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The Mountain Press ■ Sevier County’s Daily Newspaper ■ Vol. 26, No. 217 ■ August 5, 2010 ■ www.themountainpress.com ■ 75 Cents

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Money from School Bond Authority ticketed for Northview Academy By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — The Tennessee State School Bond Authority has given its approval to approximately $212 million worth of school construction loans for 15 school districts — and Sevier County received $14.6 million of the loans for its new Northview Academy. “We are just elated about it,” said

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Jack Parton, Sevier County Schools director. “Our group did a great job with the presentation; our project ranked third out of 37.” Money from the program can only be used for new construction, rehabilitation or repair of public school facilities; land acquisition for qualified school construction projects; or purchase of equipment used in connection with qualified projects.

“When we read the application, we saw it was everything we had been working on for the last five years,” said Karen King, Sevier County Schools finance director. “We said, ‘We need to try this.’ It was an opportunity that would never come again.” Northview Academy, which will be located off of Highway 66 in Kodak, will be designed for grades 7-12 using a small learning com-

munity design on a single campus. It will focus on isolating grades 7 and 8 for intense preparation for entrance into a freshman academy grade 9. The focus will be on science, technology, engineering and math skills as well as integrating reading laboratories. “I had a parent say to me, ‘Let’s do something special, something See parton, Page A4

Robinson, PF officials go to war

Fired up about Fire Camp

Sports

Highlanders golf in full swing The Gatlinburg-Pittman boys and girls golfers are young but rising.

By DEREK HODGES Staff Writer

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PIGEON FORGE — A City Commission work session devolved several times into a shouting match Wednesday that drew members of the board, staff and even some of the audience into a heated argument as one commissioner said his job isn’t to trust city staff and that he’s not actually part of the board. The charged discussion is just the latest, though it may have been the most emotional, one the board has had in recent months. It ended with Commissioner Randal Robinson refusing to take part in a closed session with the city’s attorney after he insisted those suing the municipality should be invited to confidential legal discussions. Tensions have run high almost since the first meeting after Robinson took a seat with the group a little more than a year ago. He says he was elected by the people to question the way the city’s management and department heads do business to ensure it’s as efficient as it can be. However, his methods have rubbed the other four board members the wrong way, with Robinson conced-

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Obituaries Edward Boling, 59

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Community Center security to be increased

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

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Gatlinburg firefighter Amanda Ogle helps participants learn different methods that firefighters might use to get a victim out of a fire during the department’s Kids Fire Camp on Monday. The camp, which runs all week, is a mixture of fun and business culminating with a firefighter combat challenge on Friday.

Sevierville shines — an estimated 2 million visitors stayed here in ’09 By ELLEN BROWN Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — The Sevierville Chamber of Commerce reported that an estimated 2 million visitors stayed overnight in Sevierville during 2009. The results come from an Estimated Overnight Visitor Count, which is based on a sampling of Sevierville lodging properties that provided data concerning average occupancy rates, length of stay and number of guests in an average party. “It’s shown strong numbers,” said Amanda

Maples Marr, Sevierville Chamber of Commerce marketing director. “Compared to the other cities (Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg), we really hold our own. It gives us some good information, and as other lodging properties come in (to the count) it will become more accurate.” An average of six lodging properties participated in the 2009 visitor count. Properties included hotels, cabins, condos, campsites — everything except time-shares, Marr said. See visitors, Page A4

By JEFF FARRELL Staff writer SEVIERVILLE — As part of an effort to increase security at the Community Center, staff is implementing fees for all users and is limiting use of most doors at the facility. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen asked city staff recently to look at ways to improve safety and security at the Community Center, and this week staff announced plans they hope to implement no later than Oct. 1. “We’ve had a very liberal ingress and egress policy through the years and that’s the reason we’re doing it is to improve safety,” said Bob Parker, director of parks and recreation. People who enter the building for general use will have to pay $2 for a single day, $15 for six months or $25 for yearly use. Seniors and children would pay half. The fees wouldn’t apply to people using the bowling alley, cafeteria, snack area or rest rooms, Parker explained. There will also be new fees for See security, Page A4

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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 428-0748, ext. 214, or e-mail to editor@themountainpress.com. Items may be faxed to 453-4913.

thursday, aug. 5 Women’s Bible Study

Garlands of Grace women’s Bible study: n 9 a.m. UMC Pigeon Forge n 2 p.m. Blue Mountain Mist B&B, Pullen Road n 6:30 p.m. Sevierville UMC, Conference Room

Celebrity Waiters

Celebrity waiters 6-10 p.m. at River Plantation Conference Center. To participate as waiter or help with event, 908-5789 or 654-3079. Silent auction items needed. Proceeds to Relay For Life.

Democratic Party

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

Hot Meals

Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries provides hot meals 5:30-6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Sevierville and Kodak United Methodist. 9335996.

TOPS

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

JOY Club

Just Older Youth Club meets at Pigeon Forge Community Center. Bring covered dish. Bingo 10:30 a.m., lunch 11:30. 4297173.

Benefit Event

Benefit for Leon Williams’ medical and living expenses, 6:30 p.m., off Henry Town Road at Hurst Hollow. Soup bean supper followed by gospel singing. 8064250, 429-1742, 774-9435.

Church of Christ VBS

Great Smoky Mountains Church of Christ vacation Bible school 6:15-8:30 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

MOPS

Mothers of Preschoolers through kindergarten and expectant mothers, 9:30-noon, first and third Friday, Evergreen Church. Childcare provided. 4283001.

St. Paul Lutheran

Women’s Bible study 10 a.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1610 Pullen Road, Sevierville. 429-6063. Sevier County Retired Teachers Association meets 11:30 a.m. at Damon’s Restaurant in Sevierville. Program by Terry Maddox, Director of the Great Smokies Association. Lunch is $10 for members, free for new members.

Solid Rock Baptist

Solid Rock Baptist Church singing 7 p.m.

saturday, aug. 7 Farmers Markets

Sevier County Right to Life meets 5:30 p.m., Pigeon Forge Library. Election of officers. 9082689.

Genealogy Classes

Benefit Trail Ride

Celebrate Recovery, 6 p.m., Kodak United Methodist Church. Childcare provided.

Right To Life

Anna Porter Public Library in Gatlinburg free classes for online genealogy research Thursdays through Sept. 30. 436-5588 to register.

Library Movie

Anna Porter Public Library free showing of “The Young Victoria� at 6:30. 436-5588.

Child Car Safety

Sevierville Police Department joins with Safe Kids to conduct child car safety seat technician certification and offer child car safety seat checkpoint, 10 a.m.-Noon SPD and Sevier County Health Department. Parents may also come to the SPD at 300 Gary Wade Blvd. for a seat inspection. Call 4535507 to ensure that a technician is on duty.

friday, aug. 6 Sunny View Church

Sunny View Church, Denton Road, singing 7 p.m.

Trentham-Watson Reunion

The Robert and Viola Trentham Watson reunion, noon, Oldhams Creek Church. All members of the Watson and Trentham families are invited. Bring a covered dish.

Church of Christ VBS

Great Smoky Mountains Church of Christ vacation Bible school 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wagon train trail ride 9 a.m., followed by live auction, off Henry Town Road at Hurst Hollow Road. Benefit for Leon Williams.

806-4250, 429-1742, 7749435. St. Paul Lutheran

Men’s Bible study 9 a.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1610 Pullen Road, Sevierville. 429-6063.

Magnavox Reunion

Former employees of Sevier County who worked at Jefferson City Magnavox/North American

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

Cancer Support Group

Smoky Mountain Cancer Support Group meets 6 p.m., Senior Center. Martha Gilchrist, who worked at Pentagon when it was attacked Sept. 11, 2001, will speak. 428-5834 or 654-9280.

Nazarene Bible School

Williamsburg Baptist Church

Williamsburg Baptist Church singing 7 p.m. at Williamsburg Baptist Church, 1559 Upper Middle Creek Road, Sevierville.

First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene vacation Bible school 6:308:30 p.m. through Aug. 13, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. For ages 5-12. 2302870.

Trinity Baptist Auction

Angel Food

Trinity Baptist Church, Old Sevierville Pike Seymour, hot dog/chili supper 5 p.m.; auction 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit the church. 579-4272.

sunday, aug. 8 Church of Nazarene

Retired Teachers

n 8-11:30 a.m., Sevier Farmers Co-Op, 321 W. Main, Sevierville. 4537101. n First Baptist Church of Seymour on Chapman Highway, 7-11 a.m. 5795433. n Gatlinburg Farmers Market, 8:30-11 a.m., parking lot of Alamo Restaurant, Highway 321. 659-0690.

Celebrate Recovery

Phillips to gather at noon at Golden Corral in Morristown.

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Concert with Joy Goodman, 10:30 a.m. First Smoky Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 2652 Upper Middle Creek Road. 9081245 or 201-7644.

Angel Food orders: n 2-6 p.m., Gum Stand Baptist Church, 3031 Veterans Blvd. 429-2508.

Blood Drive

Medic blood drive 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Food City/ Sevierville. Bloodmobile. All donors will receive a coupon for a free Chickfil-A sandwich, Tennessee Smokies T-shirt and a chance to win pair of Smokies home game tickets.

PFHS

Atchley family reunion 1:30 p.m. at Alder Branch Baptist Church. Bring potluck lunch, family pictures. 603-4826.

Students may pick up their schedules at Pigeon Forge High School at the following times and dates: n Seniors. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9: parking tickets available. n Juniors, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10 n Sophomores, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11 n Freshmen, 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 12, schedules and orientation.

Roberts UMC

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Sunday Night Alive

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

Atchley Reunion

Homecoming at Roberts UMC, 1810 Jayell Road, 11 a.m. Former pastor Ashley Calhoun speaker. Covered dish lunch to follow. 4532292. Henderson Chapel Baptist Church Homecoming service 10:30 a.m. Preaching by Hudson Chesteen. Meal after service. Singers 2 p.m., Gary McVay and Trinity. Turn at light No. 1 in Pigeon Forge, 3/4 mile to the Church.

Gatlinburg-Pittman High School students may pick up their schedules on the following days: Seniors, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday Aug. 9. Seniors only may get their parking permit on that day. Cost $10. Juniors, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday Aug.10 Sophomores, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11 Freshmen Orientation 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12 in the auditorium. Parents are urged to attend.

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tuesday, aug. 10

Henderson Chapel

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.

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S.I.T.

Seniors In Touch (S.I.T.) meets 5-6 p.m. at MountainBrook Village, 700 Markhill Drive, Sevierville. 428-2445.

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 Cody Shane Awais, 22, of 511 Catalpa Road in Seymour, was charged Aug. 4 with public intoxication and simple possession. He was being held in lieu of $1,000 bond. u Rebecca Lee Edgar, 35, of 3021 Ingle Town Road in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 3 with violation of probation. She was released on $750 bond. u Gary Wayne Givens, 46, of 2644 McQueen Way in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 3 with theft of property worth $1,000 to $10,000. He was released. u Brandy Roxanne Hickman, 25, of Dandridge, was charged Aug. 3 with contempt of court. She was being held. u Donald Kyle Hutchinson, 24, of 130 Connely St. Apt. 3 in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 3 with a misdemeanor warrant from general sessions court and two counts of violation of probation. He was being held. u Justin W. Kania, 20, of 2507 Ridge Road in Pigeon Forge, was charged Aug. 4 with DUI. He was being held. u Danny Earl Larson, 38, of 4258 Richardson Cove Road in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 3 with domestic violence assault and public intoxication. He was being held in lieu of $5,000 bond. u Felix Lopez, 27, of 621 Cherokee Orchard Apt. 510 in Gatlinburg, was charged Aug. 4 with violation of implied consent law, DUI and driving while revoked. He was being held. u Robert William Parrish, 30, of 108 English St. in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 3 with public intoxication. He was being held. u Jodie Danielle Reed, 21, of Jonesboro, Tenn., was charged Aug. 3 with bringing contraband into jail, possession of drug paraphernalia and public intoxication. She was being held in lieu of $4,500 bond. u Charles Cleve Rowe, 31, of 544 East Parkway 3 in Gatlinburg, was charged aug. 4 with attachment order. He was being held. u Robert Houston Sharp, 37, of 322 McMahan Ave. Apt.. 2 in Sevierville, was charged Aug. 4 with public intoxication. He was being held in lieu of $500 bond. u Lauren Charlene Sherrill, 23, of 4155 Dollys Drive in Sevierville, was charged aug. 3 with w9rthless checks $1,000 to $10,000. Shew as released on $2,500 bond. u David Clinton Thacker, 45, of730 N. Country Lane in Kodak, was charged Aug. 3 with being a fugitive from justice. He was being held. u Cory Joseph White, 20, of 118 Village Drive Apt. 3 in Gatlinburg, was charged Aug. 4 with domestic violence assault. He was being held in lieu of $2,500 bond. u Jeremy Scott Skipworth, 25, of Hixson, Tenn., was charged Aug. 2 with violation of probation. He was being held. u Carlos Alfredo Zelaya, 21, of 3105 Clintwood Way No. 81, Pigeon Forge, was charged Aug. 2 with driving without a license and financial responsibility law. He was released.

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Hangars on planners’ agenda By JEFF FARRELL Staff Writer SEVIERVILLE — The Planning Commission will review plans for five new hangars at the Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport at its regular meeting today. The commission meets at 5 p.m. in the Civic Center. The airport has been adding hangars since completing construction of a new terminal and other improvements. The commission will also review: n A site plan for property at 409 High St. n Abandonment of a right of way at

the intersection of Middle Creek Road and Veterans Boulevard The same body will meet as the Board of Zoning Appeals after the planning commission meeting concludes. The only item on the agenda for that meeting is review of a request from local restaurant owner Tony Gore to obtain a variance that would allow him to place a tent in the parking area of his business for a gospel music festival. Gore, who is a gospel music performer himself, wants permission to have two permits back to back so he can have events in September and October. n jfarrell@themountainpress.com

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“Enchanted Mermaids� Lauren Dodson, Stayce McConnell and Carli Goodworth will be traveling to Gatlinburg from their home waters at Weeki Wachee to swim among the sharks and rays Friday through Sunday.

Ripley’s celebrating Shark Week; mermaids visit from Weeki Wachee GATLINBURG — Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is celebrating Shark Week through Sunday with many sharkthemed activities geared toward children. Along with Shark Week, the world-famous mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Florida, known for their grace and beauty for the past 63 years, will returning to the aquarium for 12 shows Friday through Sunday. The finned beauties will perform each day at 12, 2, 4 and 6 p.m. “Everyone in the family will enjoy the different activities we have planned for Shark Week,� said General Manager Ryan DeSear. “We have everything from the family friendly mock shark dissection to mermaids swimming in Ray Bay populated with sharks and stingrays.� Kids will be able to jump in the bounce house along with visiting and playing with Sharky the Shark on the aquarium plaza and make handmade shark crafts they can take home. There will also be a specially produced and very informative shark movie. Marine Science Presentations with Shark Facts will be playing throughout different areas of the Aquarium accompanied by a marine educator from the aquarium who will answer any questions about sharks.

A marine educator will lead a family friendly mock shark dissection, where a dissection of a 5-foot long stuffed shark. Inside of the shark they will examine the liver and stomach and find out why the shark died. This is not a real dissection of a real shark but is a scale accurate representation of the internal anatomy of a shark. As far as the mermaids, DeSear pointed out there was standing room only for every show when they performed in Gatlinburg. “Get there early and grab yourself a spot,� he said. “These shows are awesome, especially for the children. They are totally mesmerized.� Special photo opportunities and several interactive programs will be offered in conjunction with the mermaid’s visit, including a Mermaid Splash, where guests will join a mermaid in the water and splash, pet and frolic with the friendly stingrays. This year, the popular and enchanting mermaids Lauren Dodson, Stayce McConnell and Carli Goodworth will be traveling to Gatlinburg from their home waters at Weeki Wachee to swim among the sharks and rays. The mermaid shows are free with paid admission to the aquarium. For further information about the interactive programs with the mermaids (which require a reservation) or

to reserve a spot, contact Courtney Thompson at (888) 240-1358, ext. 2142.

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cers will be available to perform inspections of the seats, demonstrate proper installation techniques and offer general assistance. The current child restraint law applies to many children up to the age of 9-years old. SPD officers will be available to answer questions regarding the child restraint law. SPD encourages parents to join us in this effort to keep our children as safe as possible while riding in a car. In addition to the above events, parents may also come to the SPD at 300 Gary Wade Blvd. for a seat inspection, when a technician is available. Please call in advance (453-5507) to ensure that a technician is on duty.

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The City of Sevierville Police Department has joined with Safe Kids to conduct a Child Car Safety Seat Technician Certification School at the SPD. The school will certify emergency services professionals as child safety seat technicians. A technician recertification program is also being offered. As part of the weeklong school, a Child Car Safety Seat Checkpoint has been scheduled from 10 a.m.-noon today at the Sevier County Health Department on Cedar Street. Officers and staff from the SPD, Sevier County Sheriff’s Office, Pigeon Forge Fire Department, Jellico Police Department and Anderson County EMS,

who are attending the school, will assist with the checkpoint. Through past checkpoints, the SPD has learned that many child car safety seats are no longer safe due to past accidents, the age of the seat, manufacturer recalls or missing parts. The SPD is committed to keeping our children safe, so when we determine that a child car safety seat is unsafe, we will provide a new seat to parents who cannot otherwise afford a replacement. Despite good intentions, more than 90 percent of child car safety seats are improperly installed. In fact, over 40 percent of child fatalities in traffic accidents are due to improperly installed child car safety seats. Certified SPD offi-

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ing Wednesday he doesn’t trust the city’s leadership to make the best decisions and admitting he has publicly criticized five companies the city holds contracts with in recent months. The pressure cooker seemed to reach its breaking point Wednesday as officials discussed who will answer the Department of Tourism’s phones after hours. The city has used a company that provides an automated answering system, though that agreement recently fell into Robinson’s crosshairs as he questioned whether the city should put that contract out for bids. He wondered if there might be a better deal out there, though Department of Tourism Director Leon Downey insisted research had been done and there aren’t any companies offering the same service. Since then, Toll Free Fulfillment has decided it no longer wants to do business with the city and told Downey he has three months before the lines go dead. Downey worked with city Information Technology Director Rob Ogle to determine what the options might be. Ogle told the commission Wednesday the city could install such an automated answering program on its own phone system, allowing it to save money by keeping the operation in-house. That possibility has only come open recently as the city agreed to upgrade its telecommunications technology. Ogle further said he checked around and couldn’t find a single other company

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aerobics classes, use of the Blalock Natatorium indoor swimming area and racquetball. It’s the first time some of those fees have been adjusted since 2004. The city will begin issuing new ID cards with picture

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The month of July received the highest percentage of visitors for the year. In 2007, Sevier County enacted a 3 percent lodging tax charged to all cabins and overnight rental types located in the county outside any city boundaries. “We haven’t done the Estimated Overnight Visitor Count in a few years,� Marr said. “We’re going to try and get updated in January every year. We would love for more lodging properties to participate.� An estimated 1.7 million visitors stayed overnight in Sevierville in 2006.

offering that type of service, though he found some that use real people to answer the calls, most at a considerably higher rate than Toll Free Fulfillment. He conceded he did find one that’s cheaper, though it uses operators based in foreign countries, something city officials say they want to avoid. To handle the thousands of monthly calls, the city will have to spend a considerable amount to develop the software and pay monthly bills for 800-number usage and other expenses, Ogle said. Robinson has made a habit of calling outside sources when he doesn’t like what city staff has recommended and he told the group he did that in this case, phoning the man in charge of Toll Free Fulfillment. He got as far as saying he was “upset� by the conversation they had before an obviously upset Mayor Keith Whaley interrupted him. “You’re putting this board at somewhat of a liability,� Whaley fumed. “How do you know enough to call these people? This board does not authorize you to go out and work for us like this.� Whaley worried Robinson may be providing the sources he calls with partial or flawed information about the situation based on his own understanding of it, which likely wouldn’t be as accurate as the take someone like Ogle would have. Robinson countered, saying he believes Whaley and the others should follow his lead. “You might be critical of me, but I’m critical of you, too,� he said. “You’ve been on this board three years. Did you ever look at this?� The argument took off

from there, with the main contention that Robinson is “overstepping his bounds,� as Whaley put it. Whaley further asserted he believes Robinson is doing the citizens a disservice by not working with management to resolve his questions, pointing out the commissioner recently “called City Recorder (Dennis Clabo) on the floor� about a mistake he alleged Clabo made, though it later came out he had not. (The Mountain Press incorrectly printed numbers in a legal advertisement about the city’s budget, correcting the problem the next day after Clabo called to point out the errors.) “I think your biggest problem is you don’t trust anyone,� Commissioner Joyce Brackins said, prompting Robinson to retort, “My job isn’t to trust them.� That got some of the audience involved, with business owner Kenny Maples demanding to know why Robinson doesn’t act if he thinks the city’s management isn’t doing its job as well as he could. “Then why don’t you put it on the table to fire every one of them in the next meeting? I guarantee you won’t get a second,� Maples said. At one point McClure said, “We work as a group. You’re part of this group.� “No, I’m not,� Robinson insisted. Commissioner David Wear also aimed at Robinson when he said the man is using “negative tactics� and unfairly criticizing city staffers and contractors. Robinson agreed he has had tough questions, but insisted his only concern is saving money for the city, speculating while offering

no evidence to support the city could be $8 million in the hole in next year’s budget and have to “park police cars� and raise taxes. “We’re headed for two years of disaster in front of us,� he predicted. “Why are we not preparing for this?� Robinson again put himself at odds with the group when he criticized a proposal to increase the membership of the city’s Tourism Advisory Board in an effort to make it more inclusive. He insisted he talked to cabin company owners who weren’t happy with the suggestion that would, for the first time, allow a representative specifically for cabin and condominium rental companies. The arguing continued as the group took a short break, though the final straw came, it seems, when the group was moving into a closed session, something it’s allowed to do under state law when it’s discussing ongoing legal battles with its attorney. Robinson insisted those restricted meetings should be opened to lawyers and plaintiffs in suits against the city. The idea of inviting the other side into the private talks drew laughter from several other officials. “That’s ridiculous,� Wear said, pointing out the plaintiffs don’t invite the city to talks with their attorneys. In the end Robinson left, refusing to take part in the session. That drew withering criticism from others in the group. “I think you’re doing your constituents a disservice,� Wear said. “A great disservice,� McClure added as Robinson silently walked out.

identification for people who pay the six-month or yearly rates, Parker explained. They will install new card swipe security on doors to the pool, fitness center, gym and racquetball courts. Doors that have been designated as fire exits will now have alarms that to off when they’re opened, and that includes the doors leading out of the basket-

ball court. “We’ve had people prop open those doors, go and come through those doors, and they won’t be able to that after the change,� Parker said. That area isn’t air-conditioned, but they have repaired the fans and added some new ones, he said. The indoor pool is still closed while they work on

renovations, but Parker said it remains on schedule to reopen by early September. City officials had hoped to pay for a full renovation and expansion of the community center by now, but those plans were delayed as soon as they began cutting the budget due to the recession.

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obituaries Edward McKinley Boling Edward McKinley Boling, 59 of Sevierville, died Monday, Aug. 2, 2010. He served in the United States Army from 19671970 with tours in Germany and Vietnam. Mr. Boling also had 10 years of service in the Army National Guard and was retired from the Knox County Sheriff’s Department. Survivors: wife, Barbara Boling; daughter, Melissa Midden and husband Phil; mother, Edith Boling; sisters, Jean Maynard, Diane Gower and husband Jerry; brothers, Dave Boling and wife Rhonda, Rick Boling and wife Stacy; nieces, nephews and cousins. The family received friends Wednesday with funeral service following at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville, The Rev. Leroy Parton officiating. Family and friends will meet 11:30 a.m. Thursday in Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, Knoxville for interment. Military honors will be provided. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. n www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

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outside of the box,’� Parton said. “Phase 1 of the project will be grades 7, 8 and 9. Then the next year we’ll add grade 10; the next, grade 11; and finally, grade 12. This will help control the cost and growth. We’re excited about how the school is going to help control the immense overcrowding.� With the school’s property bought and the dirt moved, Sevier County Schools is accepting bid from construction management teams with extensive backgrounds in school construction. “Hopefully, we’ll be mortaring the mix in the spring,� Parton said. “The school must have a certificate of occupancy by May 2013. “This perpetuates what we’ve been trying to get done — it just turns up the clock.� Parton credits the support of the school board; Marvin Harmon,

director of schools maintenance; Glenda Rayfield, County Clerk’s Office; Jim Coykendall, Pittman Center alderman and architect; Trotter and Associates; Cheryl Houston, Sevier County finance director; and the Sevier County Commission. In the last 10 years, Sevier County Schools has built the following schools: Catlettsburg Elementary School (2009), Pittman Center Elementary School (2008), Boyds Creek Elementary School (2005), Sevierville Primary School (1999), Northview Middle School (1998) and Seymour Middle School (1998). It has restructured other schools (Pigeon Forge High School, for example) and renovated every available existing space on the campus of Sevier County High School into classrooms. The school system’s population has grown 2,169 students from 2000 to 2010. n ebrown@themountainpress.com

IN MEMORY Mary Jane Murphy Nave of Sevierville, TN passed away July 29, 2010 at a Wilson County Hospital surrounded by her children. She was preceded in death by her husband Jewell Nave, parents Bill and Winnie Murphy and Granddaughter Polly Hunter Tatum. She was survived by her sons Joe and Bill Nave, daughters Kathy Hunter and Nancy Owens, Grandchildren Joey Bradshaw, Jud Nave, Michael and Jack Hunter, Destry Nave, Grant and Callie Owens, several great grandchildren. She was also survived by brother Robert Murphy and wife Karrie, sister Helen Allen and husband Bill. She was a life long member of Murphy’s Chapel United Methodist Church. She loved genealogy at which she excelled. She was a member of Spencer Clack Chapter Daughter’s of the American Revolution and loved her many friends there. She also belonged to many other linage groups including Colonial Dame’s, War of 1812, Magna Charta Dame’s. She was cremated and no services held.

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Kagan’s support strong as vote nears WASHINGTON (AP) — Elena Kagan has won the support of a majority of senators on the eve of a vote to confirm her as the Supreme Court’s fourth woman. At least 51 senators have announced they will back Kagan in the vote expected today. President Barack Obama named the 50-year-old solicitor general to succeed retired Justice John Paul Stevens. She’s drawn the support so far of all but one Democrat — Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska — plus one independent and five Republicans. Arkansas Democratic Sens. Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor on Wednesday became the latest Democrats to announce that they, too, plan to vote “yes.� A parade of Republicans were taking to the Senate floor to denounce Kagan as a political activist who has no place on the bench. Democrats praised President Barack Obama’s nominee as a highly qualified legal scholar who would add a sorely needed note of fairness and common sense to a court they described as dominated by a conservative majority run amok. “She’ll base her approach to deciding cases on the law and the Constitution, not on politics, not on an ideological agenda,� said Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., the chairman of the Judiciary Committee. He said today’s Supreme Court is populated by “activist conservative members� who substitute their own judgment for lawmakers’. Republicans countered that Kagan is an inexperienced, disingenuous nominee who would abuse her post by bending the law to suit a liberal agenda. “I don’t think it’s a secret. I think this is pretty well known that this is not a judge committed to restraint, (or) objectivity,� said Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama, the top Judiciary Committee Republican. Her past actions and testimony indicate she’d be “an activist, liberal, progressive, politically minded judge who will not be happy simply to decide cases but will seek to advance her causes under the guise of judging.� The Spa at Bear Run Falls 865-908-1342

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Tennessee voters to decide priciest U.S. House primary DICKSON (AP) — The most expensive U.S. House race in the country will be decided Thursday in Tennessee’s primary, where voters pick the nominees for three open congressional seats and governor. The candidates for the 8th District seat being vacated by Democratic Rep. John Tanner have spent $5.2 million on the race so far, according to data compiled by the Center for Responsive Politics. And that figure doesn’t include another $1.3 million spent by one candidate’s brother as an independent expenditure. Tanner’s seat and another one being vacated by fellow Democratic Rep. Bart Gordon are at risk of turning Republican in November. The third open seat was created by Republican Rep. Zach Wamp’s decision to run for governor. Among Democratic House races, the most closely watched contest is in the 9th District,

featuring the former Memphis mayor trying to become congressman by telling voters to back him because he is black. In the 8th District, the GOP establishment choice and early favorite was farmer and gospel singer Stephen Fincher, but physicians Ron Kirkland and George Flinn mounted strong challenges through their financial clout. Flinn, a radiologist and broadcaster who lives just outside the district in Memphis, has poured nearly $3 million of his own money into his bid, while Kirkland has benefited from the heavy support of his brother Robert, the co-founder of a national home decor retailer Kirkland’s Inc. Robert Kirkland has run polls, direct mail and television ads, including a recent one that claims that for Fincher “becoming a politician is more important than telling the gospel truth.�

Gay marriage ban overturned; could land in Supreme Court By LISA LEFF Associated Press Writer SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge overturned California’s same-sex marriage ban Wednesday in a landmark case that could eventually land before the U.S. Supreme Court to decide if gays have a constitutional right to marry in America. Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker made his ruling in a lawsuit filed by two gay couples who claimed the voter-approved ban violated their civil rights. Despite the favorable ruling for same-sex couples, gay marriage will not be allowed to resume as the appeals process moves forward. Supporters argued the ban was necessary to safeguard the traditional understanding of marriage and to encourage responsible childbearing. California voters passed the ban as Proposition 8 in November 2008, five months after the state Supreme Court legalized gay marriage. “Proposition 8 fails to advance any rational basis in singling out gay men and lesbians for denial of a marriage license. Indeed, the evidence shows Proposition 8 does nothing more than enshrine in the California Constitution the notion that opposite-sex couples are superior to same-sex couples,� the judge wrote in a 136-page ruling that laid out in precise detail why the ban does not pass constitutional muster. The judge found that

the gay marriage ban violates the Constitution’s due process and equal protection clauses. “Because Proposition 8 disadvantages gays and lesbians without any rational justification, Proposition 8 violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment,� the judge ruled. Both sides previously said an appeal was certain if Walker did not rule in their favor. The case would go first to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, then the Supreme Court if the high court justices agree to review it. Walker heard 13 days of testimony and arguments since January during the first trial in federal court to examine if states can prohibit gays from getting married. The ruling puts Walker at the forefront of the gay marriage debate. The longtime federal judge was appointed by President Ronald Reagan. The verdict was the second in a federal gay marriage case to come down in recent weeks. A federal judge in Massachusetts decided last month the state’s legally married gay couples had been wrongly denied the federal financial benefits of Chapter 7 ,

marriage because of a law preventing the U.S. government from recognizing same-sex unions. The plaintiffs in the California case presented 18 witnesses. Academic experts testified about topics ranging from the fitness of gay parents and religious views on homosexuality to the historical meaning of marriage and the political influence of the gay rights movement. Former U.S. Solicitor General Theodore Olson delivered the closing argument for opponents of the ban. He told Judge Walker that tradition or fears of harm to heterosexual unions were legally insufficient grounds to discriminate against gay couples. Olson teamed up with David Boies to argue the case, bringing together the two litigators best known for representing George W. Bush and Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election. Defense lawyers called just two witnesses, claiming they did not need to present expert testimony because U.S. Supreme Court precedent was on their side. The attorneys also said gay marriage was an experiment with unknown social consequences that should be left to voters to accept or reject.

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Old Douglas Dam Road closing today Beginning today, Old Douglas Dam Road will be closed at Highway 66 as crews continue paving the northbound lanes in preparation for the upcoming traffic shift to the newly constructed outside lanes. It is estimated Old Douglas Dam Road will be reopened by 6 a.m. Tuesday. Motorists may access Old Douglas Dam Road from Allensville Road during this time.

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The Sevierville Police Department will hold a free senior safety seminar at the Sevierville Civic Center from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today. The comprehensive seminar will cover numerous senior safety concerns. Registration is not required. For additional information, contact Sgt. Rebecca Cowan at 8681866. GATLINBURG

Community Center closing scheduled The Gatlinburg Community Center will be closed Aug. 9-15 for annual maintenance. The center will repen at 6 a.m. Aug. 16. For more information call 436-4990.

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The Sevier County Courthouse will be closed today for General Election Day. For further information call 453-6136.

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PFHS sets times for schedule pickup

Students should pick up their schedules at Pigeon Forge High School at the following times and dates: n Seniors, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9: Forms available in the school office for seniors to also buy parking tickets. n Juniors, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10 n Sophomores, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11 n Freshmen, 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 12, pick up schedules during their orientation.

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GPHS sets times for schedule pickup

Gatlinburg-Pittman High School students may pick up their 2010-11 class schedule on the following days: Seniors, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday Aug. 9. Seniors only may get their parking permit on that day. Cost $10. Juniors, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday Aug.10 Sophomores, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11 Freshmen Orientation 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12 in the auditorium. Freshmen will get their class schedules. Parents are urged to attend.

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Governor hopefuls make last push BRENTWOOD (AP) — Having debated issues and qualifications at hundreds of campaign events over the last 19 months, Tennessee’s Republican gubernatorial candidates spent the last day before Thursday’s primary arguing about how they were traveling. Zach Wamp stopped at a suburban Nashville restaurant and took Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam to task for spending the day flying around the state on a rented

plane. The Chattanooga congressman told reporters outside the City Cafe in Brentwood that his travels in an RV allow him to remain closer to the voters. “We didn’t have the big money, we didn’t have the corporate jet,” said Wamp, who was headed toward Memphis later in the day. “We’re rolling around Tennessee today — on the ground with the people, not flying around.” Haslam defended his air travel during a stop

at the Noshville deli in Nashville, saying he was flying to six cities to reach the largest possible number of voters. “We actually are taking this last chance to get all around the state,” he said. “We’ve driven 85,000 miles in this campaign. I’ll match up the number of miles we’ve put on with anybody’s.” A third Republican candidate, state Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey of Blountville, was making several stops in East

Tennessee, ending with a rally in his hometown featuring musician Jimmy Fortune. Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen can’t run again because of term limits. Jackson businessman Mike McWherter, son of former Gov. Ned McWherter, is the only Democrat running. Wamp supporters huddled in the shade outside the City Cafe and fanned themselves with campaign materials amid temperatures around 100 degrees.

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“He is an emotional guy. He does tell you how he’s feeling. He is very honest. That’s what I love about him and that’s what a lot of people love about him. Sometimes it serves him well, sometimes it doesn’t.” — Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell on the latest annual Brett Favre will-he-play, won’t-heplay soap opera

“To me, it’s one of the most exhilarating developments.” — Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the prospects of Elena Kagan being confirmed and becoming the third woman on the Supreme Court

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Private enterprise does it better In “Myths, Lies and Downright Stupidity,” I bet my readers $1,000 that they couldn’t name one thing that government does better than the private sector. I am yet to pay. Free enterprise does everything better. Why? Because if private companies don’t do things efficiently, they lose money and die. Unlike government, they cannot compel payment through the power to tax. Even when a private company operates a public facility under contract to government, it must perform. If it doesn’t, it will be “fired” — its contract won’t be renewed. Government is never fired. Contracting out to private enterprise isn’t the same thing as letting fully competitive free markets operate, but it still works better than government. Roads are one example. Politicians call road management a “public good” that “government must control.” Nonsense. In 1995, a private road company added two lanes in the middle of California Highway 91, right where the median strip used to be. It then used “congestion pricing” to let some drivers pay to speed past rush-hour traffic. Using the principles of supply and demand, road operators charge higher tolls at times of day when demand is high. That encourages those who are most in a hurry to pay for what they need. It was the first time anywhere in the world that congestion pricing was used. Bureaucrats were skeptical. Now congestion pricing is a hot idea for both private and public road management systems. Likewise, for years there was a gap in the ring road surrounding Paris that created huge traffic problems. Then private developers made an unsolicited proposal to build a $2 billion toll tunnel in exchange for a 70-year lease to run it. They built a doubledecker tunnel that fits six lanes of traffic in the space usually required for just two. The tunnel’s profit-seeking owners have an incentive to keep traffic moving. They collect tolls based on congestion pricing, and tolls are collected electronically, so cars don’t have to stop. The tunnel operators clear accidents quickly. Most are detected within 10 seconds — thanks to 350 cameras inside the tunnel. The private road has cut a 45-minute trip to 10 minutes. Indiana used to lose money on its toll road. Then Gov. Mitch Daniels leased it to private developers. Now it makes a profit. The new owners spent $40 million on electronic tolling. That’s saved them 55 percent on toll collection. They saved $20 per mile by switching to a better de-icing fluid. They bought a new fleet of computerized snowplows that clear roads using less salt. Drivers win, and taxpayers win. It also turns out that government roads often run more smoothly when drivers have more, not less, freedom. This sounds paradoxical. Politicians often sneer at libertarians, saying, “You want to get rid of traffic lights?!” Well, yes, actually. In some cases, traffic moves better and more safely when government removes traffic lights, stop signs, even curbs. It’s Friedrich Hayek’s “spontaneous” order in action: Instead of sitting at a mechanized light waiting to be told when to go, drivers meet in an intersection and negotiate their way through by making eye contact and gesturing. The secret is that drivers must pay attention to their surroundings — to pedestrians and other cars — rather than just to signs and signals. It demonstrates the “Peltzman Effect” (named after retired University of Chicago economist Sam Peltzman): People tend to behave more recklessly when their sense of safety is increased. By removing signs, lights and barriers, drivers feel less safe, so they drive more carefully. They pay more attention. In Drachten, Holland, lights and signs were removed from an intersection handling about 30,000 cars a day. Average waiting times dropped from 50 seconds to less than 30 seconds. Accidents dropped from an average of eight per year to just one. On Kensington High Street in London, after pedestrian railing and other traffic markers were removed, accidents dropped by 44 percent. “What these signs are doing is treating the driver as if they were an idiot,” says traffic architect Ben Hamilton-Baillie. “If you do so, drivers exhibit no intelligence.” Once again, freedom and responsibility triumph. — John Stossel hosts a show on the Fox Business Channel and is the author of “Myth, Lies, and Downright Stupidity: Get Out the Shovel — Why Everything You Know is Wrong.” (C)2009 JFS Productions Inc.

Editorial

The final say It’s up to you to go to the polls and determine who our leaders will be After months of listening to sound bytes on radio and television, after countless campaign appearances, after an endless stream of newspaper, television and radio advertisements, today the voters of Sevier County and Tennessee get the final say. Several races will be decided locally today and the results of today’s state primaries will set up the final ballots for the general election on Nov. 2. There is evidence that lethargy won’t be the big winner today, unlike other nonpresidential election years. A record 540,000-plus turned out statewide in the early voting period that ran from July 16-31. Locally, more than 5,000 voted, including nearly 1,400 on the final two days. Sevier County voters choose officeholders in eight races — county mayor; sheriff; County Commission District 8, Seat A; District 10, Seat A; District 10, Seat B; District 11, Seat

A; Constable District 5, Seat 1; and for an office that also includes Blount County, for State House, District 8, the seat currently held by Joe McCord. While the local races are of central importance here and will have a significant impact on our daily lives, the unquestionable crown jewel of today’s election is the Republican primary to select the candidate who will face Democrat Mike McWherter this fall. Across the state, officials have said this is the race that has driven voter interest. Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam is the clear frontrunner if the polls are to be believed, but U.S. Rep. Zach Wamp of Chattanooga and Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey of Blountville have also run strong campaigns. Throughout the race, but especially in the last week or so, the campaign has taken a nasty turn. Wamp and Ramsey have

portrayed Haslam as a fortunate son trying to buy the election. No one seems to have been safe from the others’ slings and arrows. The Mountain Press has afforded each of the candidates in which to air their views, in their own words, on the issues, race by race. If you didn’t see those stories, they are available in the archives of our Web site, www. themountainpress. We recommend that if you didn’t read the stories, take the time to do so, so that when you go to the polls you can make an informed decision. Each of the candidates, especially at the local level, are to be commended just to be running. These citizens are showing the courage that it takes to be a community leader. It takes a thick skin and much personal sacrifice to run, let alone serve. Now the decision is up to you. Vote.

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Public forum Sheriff’s office thanked for efforts in finding son

Editor: I would like to dispel the rumors connected to the unfortunate circumstances surrounding our missing mentally challenged son Eric Brummett, whom we were unable to find for about three days. The sheriff’s officers as well as the fire rescue unit were diligent, courteous and very concerned about his welfare. We want to espe-

cially thank the officer with the search dog, the dispatch lady and officers Daryl Lee, Ronnie Smelcer and Detective Johnny Bohanan who informed us of all their next moves and strategies. I know more officers were involved and was told at every shift change and cannot remember their names but their tireless hunt in the 90-degree-plus heat is greatly appreciated. We have nothing but praise for the sheriff’s department and rescue service and all the volunteers that spent time hunting for our missing son.

We were very saddened and displeased to learn of the completely false rumor circulating in the area, that we were in any way dissatisfied with the officers who befriended and helped us in our hour of need. How could anyone be so cruel? Quite to the contrary, we have nothing but the utmost gratitude and admiration for the sheriff’s department, police and fire-rescue of Sevierville and Sevier County. Thank you all for finding him safe. Donna Brummett Sevierville

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G-P golf season now in full swing By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer

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G-P freshman Mason Green watches her tee shot at Hole 2 of the Gatlinburg Golf Course in Pigeon Forge during Tuesday’s team practice as her broken tee flies up off the ground.

PIGEON FORGE — After earning the title of Sevier County Tournament Champions a season ago, the Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders golf teams are young and reloading with the exception of two returning seniors on the boys’ squad. While the girls’ squad has two freshmen and a rookie junior taking swings for the Lady Blue and Gold, the G-P boys’ team with four freshmen and two sophomores will be led by seniors Shade Treadway and Garrett Barnett. “Shade and Garrett are both par golfers for the most part,” said 31st-year G-P head golf coach James Risser. “That doesn’t mean that they never have any bad shots, because obvi-

James Risser ously every golfer does, but overall they’re both pretty solid players. “But looking at our roster, we’re still looking for a third, fourth and fifth man to step up for us, and it’s likely to be a tough year (for the team to compete), especially for the two seniors, who would like to finish their high See GOLF, Page A9

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Agent, coach: Favre will play if ankle is healthy By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Sports Writer MANKATO, Minn. — Ready for another flip-flop? Brett Favre is planning to play for the Minnesota Vikings this season if his surgically repaired ankle allows it. Vikings offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and Favre’s agent, Bus Cook, both said Wednesday that the veteran quarterback plans to play if he is healthy. He had surgery on the ankle in May. Bevell has been close friends with Favre since he was his quarterbacks coach with the Green Bay Packers. “I know it’s a decision that he wrestles with,” Bevell said after Wednesday morning’s practice as Favre was throwing the ball around with high school students in Mississippi. “He’s a great player. He’s a great competitor. He mulls things over. He’s an emotional guy. So he thinks things through long and hard and takes his time

with his decision. So I’m not surprised that things started to come out. We just have to wait and see.” Bevell said he has spoken to the 40-year-old quarterback recently, but not in the last 24 hours. He said it’s been his understanding that if Favre’s ankle heals well enough, he will return to play for the Vikings this season. “That’s what I’ve been getting all along,” Bevell said. Cook said Favre will visit his surgeon, Dr. James Andrews, next week for an evaluation. “He’s working out really hard and everything seems to indicate that if he is healthy and can contribute and play at the level that he has become accustomed to, he will play,” Cook said. The two-year contract Favre signed last year calls for him to make $13 million this season and Cook said he has not begun negotiations on any adjustments to the contract. Outside Oak Grove High

School in Hattiesburg, Miss., Favre told reporters his decision is “not about the money.” He also said he has been in touch with the team and “they know what’s going on with me.” On Tuesday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that Favre had contacted teammates and team officials to tell them his ankle was not healing and that he wasn’t going to return for a second season in Minnesota. Tight end Visanthe Shiancoe confirmed the report, saying Favre “told a couple guys on our team he’s going to retire.” Shiancoe said Wednesday he still had not heard from Favre directly and declined further comment. Like the rest of the league, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he was taking a “wait and hear” approach to the latest twist in the Favre saga. “Brett Favre is great for our game. And I think the See FAVRE, Page A11

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Minnesota Viking quarterback Brett Favre jumps in support as a Oak Grove High School pass play is completed during a morning scrimmage, in Hattiesburg, Miss., Wednesday.

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MLB HARDBALL

Tigers take 1st match

Alex Rodriguez hits home run No. 600 By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer

By COBEY HITCHCOCK Sports Writer TAZEWELL — The Pigeon Forge Tigers boys’ golf team is off to a good start for the 2010 season, winning a close match Tuesday at Woodlake Golf Club in Tazewell. The Lady Tigers didn’t fare as well, however, and dropped a 207-182 decision to Gibbs. The Orange-and-Black boys won their 18-hole match 341-349 over both Gibbs and Union County, who tied for second. Grainger brought up the rear narrowly with a 350 team score. Pigeon Forge’s Chase McCown led the way

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PF golfer Chase McCown shot a 73 en route to a Tigers’ win at Woodlake Golf Club in Tazewell. to victory with a Low Medalist round of 73, besting the next closest golfer — Nolan Stratton of Grainger — by five strokes. Pigeon Forge’s Tyler Watts shot an 85, Ryan Evans a 91 and Jordan

Thomas a 92 in the win. In girls’ action, Pigeon Forge’s Sunni McAllister led the Lady Tigers with a 99, and Mikayla Trombley shot a 108 in the loss. Gibbs’ A.J. Whited had the low round on the girls’ side with an 87.

NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez became the youngest player to hit 600 home runs Wednesday, reaching the milestone after a 12-game drought — and exactly three years to the day after his 500th homer — with a drive off Toronto’s Shaun Marcum in the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Rodriguez’s 17th homer of the season sailed over the center-field wall and landed in Monument Park, allowing a stadium worker to fetch him the ball. He raised a hand slightly in triumph as he rounded first base, then completed his trot. He joined an elite club that includes Barry Bonds (762), Hank Aaron (755), Babe Ruth (714), Willie Mays (660), Ken Griffey Jr. (630) and Sammy Sosa (609). After coming out for a curtain call, Rodriguez received congratulations from teammates in the Yankees dugout. Many had raised their arms in joy when he finally connected.

The milestone homer provided a lift during a trying stretch for the Yankees. Not only have they watched the Tampa Bay Rays pass them for first place in the AL East, off the field they are still mourning the recent loss of owner George Steinbrenner, beloved publicaddress announcer Bob Sheppard and former manager Ralph Houk. Despite saying he’s been more relaxed than he was when trying for his 500th homer, the Yankees slugger went 9 for 46 after homering on July 22, the longest stretch between Nos. 599 and 600 for any of the seven to reach the mark. Mays was next at 21 at-bats, according to STATS LLC. Rodriguez went 28 without a home run before 500. A-Rod turned 35 last Tuesday, putting his home run pace far ahead of the rest. Ruth had been the youngest to hit 600, reaching the mark in 1931 at 36 years, 196 days. The Sultan of Swat did it in fewer games, though — 2,044 to 2,227 for Rodriguez. The Yankees won 5-1, ending a threegame losing streak.

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G-P junior Noelle Webb attempts to absorb some advice from golf coach James Risser at Gatlinburg Golf Course in Pigeon Forge during Tuesday’s practice.

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G-P senior Garrett Barnett watches his approach shot at Hole 4 at Gatlinburg Golf Course in Pigeon Forge during Tuesday’s practice.

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G-P golf coach James Risser offers freshman Isaac Blankenship some advice on his stroke at Gatlinburg Golf Course in Pigeon Forge during Tuesday’s practice.

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G-P senior Shade Treadway watches his putt drop in Hole 4 at Gatlinburg Golf Course in Pigeon Forge during Tuesday’s practice.

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G-P freshman John David Ayers watches his drive at Gatlinburg Golf Course in Pigeon Forge during Tuesday’s practice.

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G-P sophomore Jon Ogle-Clabo strikes a drive at Gatlinburg Golf Course in Pigeon Forge during Tuesday’s practice.

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G-P freshman Chelsey James watches her putt on the Hole 1 green at Gatlinburg Golf Course in Pigeon Forge during Tuesday’s practice.

school careers playing on a really competitive team.” Risser said it’s not as if the Highlanders have a shortage of talent on their boys’ squad. It’s just mostly young, inexperienced talent. “My goal for the team this year is to keep dropping one or two strokes every time we play,” said Risser. “And as long as we keep improving and get to the point that we can be competitive, I’m going to be happy with that by the end of the season.” Rounding out the boys’ roster are sophomores Dillon Byrd and Jon Ogle-Clabo, and freshmen Isaac Blankenship, Joshua Claude, Cassidy HolkMiller and Tilon Simms. The Blue-and-Gold boys suffered a couple of key losses from last year’s championship team, including 2010 graduate Jake Jackson and rising sophomore Lane Carr, who joined the G-P football team this year after a stellar freshman golf season in 2009. “Last year, Lane played third or fourth position for us,” said Risser. “Lane saved a lot of matches for us last year, and he really helped. But now he’s playing football.” Because prep boys field a varsity team of five players — of which the top four scores are totaled at the end of the day — for high school matches, G-P has three spots for the younger players to claim. Risser has a simple way of filling those spots, by keeping a running average of all practice, junior varsity and varsity rounds for all the players on the team. The top five averages on the day of a match are the five who will shoot at the varsity level that day.

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According to the G-P coach, those three spots remain wide open. “It’s just going to depend on who wants it,” said Risser. “Really, all the freshmen boys, as well as the two sophomores, are just in a shootout to fill those spots.” The Highlanders compete against the likes of AustinEast, Berean Christian, Gibbs, Knoxville Carter, Knoxville Fulton, Knoxville Grace, Pigeon Forge, TSD and Union County in District 3 A-AA. Risser said he expects the boys from Gibbs and Carter to compete for the top spot in the district this season, and he hopes his team will challenge the Pigeon Forge boys for the third or fourth spot. “I think we can challenge for that third spot this year,” said Risser. “But again, it all depends on these younger boys and if they’re ready to

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With the school’s best female golfer, rising senior Beka Owens, sitting out for the second-consecutive season, the Lady Highlanders are extremely young with freshmen Mason Green and Chelsey James, along with rookie golfer junior Noelle Webb filling out the three-person roster.

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auto racing at a gl ance NASCAR SPRINT CUP Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at the Glen Site: Watkins Glen, N.Y. Schedule: Friday, practice (Speed, noon-2 p.m.; ESPN2, 4-5:30 p.m.); Saturday, qualifying (ESPN, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.); Sunday, race, 1 p.m. (ESPN, noon-4 p.m.), Track: Watkins Glen International (road course, 2.45 miles). Race distance: 220.5 miles, 90 laps. Last year: Tony Stewart won the rain-delayed race on Monday, holding off Marcos Ambrose over the final 21 laps for his Cup-record fifth victory at Watkins Glen and seventh on road courses. Last week: Greg Biffle gave owner Jack Roush, injured July 27 in a plane crash, his first victory of the season, winning at Pocono. Biffle snapped a 64-race winless streak. Stewart was second. Fast facts: Kevin Harvick leads the season standings with 3,080 points with five races left before the 10-race Chase. Jeff Gordon is second with 2,891, followed by Denny Hamlin (2,820) and four-time defending series champion Jimmie Johnson (2,803). Hamlin and Johnson lead the series with five victories, with each victory worth 10 bonus points when the points are reset for the 12-driver Chase. Harvick has two victories. ... In June at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif., Johnson won for the first time on a road course, taking advantage of Ambrose’s late gaffe. Ambrose lost the lead when he stalled his engine trying to conserve gas under caution with six laps left. He restarted seventh and finished sixth. Next race: CARFAX 400, Aug 15, Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn, Mich. Online: http://www.nascar. com ——— NATIONWIDE Zippo 200 at the Glen Site: Watkins Glen, N.Y. Schedule: Friday, practice (ESPN2, 2-4 p.m.; Saturday, qualifying (ESPN2, 9-11 a.m.), race, 2 p.m. (ESPN, 1:30-5 p.m.). Track: Watkins Glen International (road course, 2.45 miles). Race distance: 200.9 miles, 82 laps. Last year: Marcos Ambrose won at the track for the second straight year, passing Kyle Busch with a daring move through the chicane. Last week: Busch raced to his sixth victory in his last seven Nationwide starts and ninth in 17 events this season, leading 209 of 250 laps at Iowa Speedway. Fast facts: Busch is a victory away from the series season record of 10 he shares with Sam Ard. Busch, a 10-time winner in 2008, is second in series history with 39 victories — nine behind Mark Martin. Busch isn’t running for the championship after taking the season title last year. ... Brad Keselowski has a 231-point lead over second-place Carl Edwards.

... Canadian Ron Fellows, a three-time Nationwide winner at Watkins Glen, is driving the No. 88 Chevrolet for Dale Earnhardt Jr. ... Former F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve will pilot the No. 32 Toyota for Braun Racing. Next race: CARFAX 250, Aug 15, Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn, Mich. Online: http://www.nascar. com ——— CAMPING WORLD TRUCKS Nashville 200 Site: Gladeville, Tenn. Schedule: Saturday, practice, qualifying, race, 9 p.m. (Speed, 8:30-11:30 p.m.). Track: Nashville Superspeedway (oval, 1.33 miles). Race distance: 150 miles, 100 laps. Last year: Ron Hornaday Jr. raced to his series-record fifth straight victory, beating Brian Scott in a green-whitechecker finish. Last week: Sprint Cup driver Elliott Sadler won a NASCAR race for the first time in six years, pulling away from Kasey Kahne on the final lap at Pocono. Sadler drove the No. 2 Chevrolet for Kevin Harvick Inc. Fast facts: Brian Ickler is driving the No. 18 Toyota for Kyle Busch. On April 2 at the track, Busch raced to his first NASCAR victory as a team owner. ... Todd Bodine leads the season standings, 149 points ahead of Aric Almirola. Next race: Too Tough To Tame 200, Aug. 14, Darlington Raceway, Darlington, S.C. Online: http://www.nascar. com ——— INDYCAR Honda Indy 200 Site: Lexington, Ohio. Schedule: Friday, practice; Saturday, practice, qualifying (Versus, 6-7 p.m.); Sunday, race, 2:30 p.m. (Versus, 2-5 p.m.). Track: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (road course, 2.258 miles). Race distance: 191.25 miles, 85 laps. Last year: Scott Dixon became the IRL career victory leader with 20, beating Ryan Briscoe by nearly 30 seconds — the largest margin in the series in a decade. Dixon, also the 2007 winner at Mid-Ohio, finished the season with five victories and has won twice this year to push his total to 24. Last race: Dixon won in Edmonton on July 25 after Helio Castroneves crossed the finish line first, then was penalized for blocking Penske teammate Will Power. Castroneves, dropped to 10th and fined $60,000, yelled at officials at the flag stand, then grabbed the IndyCar security chief by the collar and shook him. Fast facts: Power leads the series with four victories — all on street and road courses — and tops the standings with 420 points. He swept the season-opening road races in Sao Paulo

and St. Petersburg and also won consecutive events at Watkins Glen and Toronto. ... Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti is second with 370 points, followed by Dixon (349) and Briscoe (324). Next race: Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma, Aug. 22, Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, Calif. Online: http://www.indycar. com ——— FORMULA ONE Next race: Belgian Grand Prix, Aug. 29, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, SpaFrancorchamps, Belgium. Last week: Mark Webber won the Hungarian Grand Prix for his fourth victory of the year, taking advantage of a penalty against Red Bull teammate Sebastian Vettel. Webber took the lead in the series standings, four points ahead of McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton. Vettel was given a drive-through penalty for falling more than 10 carlengths behind the safety car. ——— NHRA FULL THROTTLE Next event: Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, Aug 12-15, Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd, Minn. Last event: Robert Hight beat father-in-law John Force in the Funny Car final July 25 at the Mile-High NHRA Nationals. Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Allen Johnson (Pro Stock) and Andrew Hines (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won. Online: http://www.nhra.com ——— OTHER RACES ARCA RE/MAX SERIES: Berlin ARCA 200, Saturday, Berlin Raceway, Berlin, Mich. Online: http://www. arcaracing.com AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES: Mid-Ohio Sportscar Challenge, Aug. 7, MidOhio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio. Online: http://www.americanlemans. com GRAND-AM ROLEX SPORTS CAR SERIES: Crown Royal 200 at The Glen, Saturday (Speed, 6-8:30 p.m.), Watkins Glen International, Watkins Glen, N.Y. Online: http://www. grand-am.com KNOXVILLE RACEWAY SPRINT CARS: Knoxville Nationals, ThursdaySaturday, Knoxville Raceway, Knoxville, Iowa. Online: http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com WORLD OF OUTLAWS: Sprint Car, Friday-Saturday, Ironman 55, I-55 Raceway, Pevely, Mo. Late Model: Friday-Saturday, USA Nationals, Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, Wis. Online: http://www. worldofoutlaws.com U.S. AUTO RACING CLUB: Sprint Car: Sunday, Knoxville Raceway, Knoxville, Iowa. Online: http://www.usacracing.com

2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule and standings Feb. 6 — x-Budweiser Shootout (Kevin Harvick) Feb. 11 — x-Gatorade Duel 1 (Jimmie Johnson) Feb. 11 — x-Gatorade Duel 2 (Kasey Kahne) Feb. 14 — Daytona 500 (Jamie McMurray) Feb. 21 — Auto Club 500 (Jimmie Johnson) Feb. 28 — Shelby American, Las Vegas (Jimmie Johnson) March 7 — Kobalt Tools 500 (Kurt Busch) March 21 — Food City 500, Bristol, Tenn. (Jimmie Johnson) March 28 — Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500, Martinsville, Va. (Denny Hamlin) April 10 — Subway Fresh Fit 600, Avondale, Ariz. (Ryan Newman) April 18 — Samsung Mobile 500, Fort Worth, Texas (Denny Hamlin) April 25 — Aaron’s 499, Talladega, Ala. (Kevin Harvick) May 1 — Heath Calhoun 400, Richmond, Va. (Kyle Busch) May 8 — Southern 500, Darlington, S.C. (Denny Hamlin) May 16 — Autism Speaks 400, Dover, Del. (Kyle Busch) May 22 — x-Sprint Showdown, Concord, N.C. (Martin Truex Jr.) May 22 — x-NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, Concord, N.C. (Kurt Busch) May 30 — Coca-Cola 600, Concord, N.C. (Kurt Busch) June 6 — Gillette Fusion ProGlide 500, Long Pond, Pa. (Denny Hamlin) June 13 — Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400, Brooklyn, Mich. (Denny Hamlin) June 20 — Toyota/Save Mart 350, Sonoma, Calif. (Jimmie Johnson) June 27 — Lenox Industrial Tools 301, Loudon, N.H. (Jimmie Johnson) July 3 — Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Kevin Harvick) July 10 — LifeLock.com 400, Joliet, Ill. (David Reutimann) July 25 — Brickyard 400, Indianapolis (Jamie McMurray) Aug. 1 — Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 (Greg Biffle) Aug. 8 — Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at The Glen, Watkins Glen, N.Y. Aug. 15 — Carfax 400, Brooklyn, Mich. Aug. 21 — Irwin Tools Night Race, Bristol, Tenn. Sep. 5 — Labor Day Classic 500, Hampton, Ga. Sep. 11 — Richmond 400, Richmond, Va. Sep. 19 — Sylvania 300, Loudon, N.H. Sep. 26 — AAA 400, Dover, Del. Oct. 3 — Price Chopper 400, Kansas City, Kan. Oct. 10 — Pepsi Max 400, Fontana, Calif. Oct. 16 — NASCAR Banking 500, Concord, N.C. Oct. 24 — TUMS Fast Relief 500, Martinsville, Va. Oct. 31 — AMP Energy 500, Talladega, Ala. Nov. 7 — Lone Star 500, Fort Worth, Texas Nov. 14 — Arizona 500, Avondale, Ariz. Nov. 21 — Ford 400, Homestead, Fla. x-non-points race ——— 2010 Driver Standings 1. Kevin Harvick, 3,080. 2. Jeff Gordon, 2,891. 3. Denny Hamlin, 2,820. 4. Jimmie Johnson, 2,803. 5. Jeff Burton, 2,757. 6. Kyle Busch, 2,724. 7. Kurt Busch, 2,722. 8. Tony Stewart, 2,719. 9. Matt Kenseth, 2,682.

10. Carl Edwards, 2,666. 11. Greg Biffle, 2,652. 12. Clint Bowyer, 2,564. 13. Mark Martin, 2,530. 14. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 2,435. 15. Ryan Newman, 2,426. 16. Kasey Kahne, 2,396. 17. Jamie McMurray, 2,392. 18. David Reutimann, 2,381. 19. Joey Logano, 2,329. 20. Martin Truex Jr., 2,283. NASCAR Nationwide Series 2010 Driver Standings 1. Brad Keselowski, 3,349. 2. Carl Edwards, 3,118. 3. Kyle Busch, 2,876. 4. Justin Allgaier, 2,833. 5. Paul Menard, 2,620. 6. Kevin Harvick, 2,609. 7. Steve Wallace, 2,488. 8. Trevor Bayne, 2,365. 9. Brendan Gaughan, 2,347. 10. Jason Leffler, 2,326. 11. Michael Annett, 2,225. 12. Brian Scott, 2,176. 13. Reed Sorenson, 2,167. 14. Tony Raines, 2,117. 15. Joey Logano, 2,108. 16. Mike Bliss, 1,937. 17. Kenny Wallace, 1,904. 18. Mike Wallace, 1,895. 19. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., 1,799. 20. Joe Nemechek, 1,740. NASCAR Camping World 2010 Driver Standings 1. Todd Bodine, 1,993. 2. Aric Almirola, 1,844. 3. Johnny Sauter, 1,800. 4. Timothy Peters, 1,791. 5. Matt Crafton, 1,748. 6. Austin Dillon, 1,730. 7. Ron Hornaday Jr., 1,725. 8. Mike Skinner, 1,724. 9. David Starr, 1,652. 10. Jason White, 1,627. 11. Ricky Carmichael, 1,548. 12. Justin Lofton, 1,426. 13. Mario Gosselin, 1,406. 14. James Buescher, 1,401. 15. Ryan Sieg, 1,274. 16. Brett Butler, 1,245. 17. Jennifer Jo Cobb, 1,198. 18. Norm Benning, 1,168. 19. Kyle Busch, 1,127. 20. Stacy Compton, 1,022. Indy Racing League 2010 Driver Standings 1. Will Power, 420 2. Dario Franchitti, 370 3. Scott Dixon, 349 4. Ryan Briscoe, 324 5. Ryan Hunter-Reay, 316 6. Helio Castroneves, 305 7. Tony Kanaan, 291 8. Justin Wilson, 252 9. Marco Andretti, 244 10. Dan Wheldon, 243 11. Danica Patrick, 233 12. Vitor Meira, 205 13. Raphael Matos, 203 (tie) Mario Moraes, 203 15. Alex Tagliani, 194 16. E.J. Viso, 193 17. Alex Lloyd, 170 18. Hideki Mutoh, 167 19. Simona de Silvestro, 155 20. Mario Romancini, 149 Formula One 2010 Driver Standings 1. Mark Webber, 161. 2. Lewis Hamilton, 157. 3. Sebastian Vettel, 151. 4. Jenson Button, 147. 5. Fernando Alonso, 141. 6. Felipe Massa, 97. 7. Nico Rosberg, 94. 8. Robert Kubica, 89. 9. Michael Schumacher, 38. 10. Adrian Sutil, 35.

11. Rubens Barrichello, 30. 12. Vitaly Petrov, 17. 12. Kamui Kobayashi, 17. 14. Vitantonio Liuzzi, 12. 15. Nico Hulkenberg, 10. 16. Sebastien Buemi, 7. 17. Pedro de la Rosa, 6. 18. Jaime Alguersuari, 3. NHRA 2010 Driver Standings Top Fuel 1. Larry Dixon, 1,520 2. Tony Schumacher, 1,291 3. Cory McClenathan, 1,259 4. Doug Kalitta, 1,160 5, Antron Brown, 1,127 Funny Car 1. John Force, 1,219 2. Robert Hight, 1,191 3. Matt Hagan, 1,076 4. Jack Beckman, 1,060 5. Ron Capps, 1,014 Pro Stock 1. Mike Edwards, 1,586 2. Allen Johnson, 1,242 3. Jeg Coughlin, 1,115 4. Greg Anderson, 1,023 5. Jason Line, 875 Pro Stock Motorcyle 1. Hector Arana, 836 2. Andrew Hines, 776 3. Michael Phillips, 746 4. Matt Smith, 716 5. Steve Johnson, 648 American Le Mans Series 2010 Standings 1. David Brabham, 107 (tie) Simon Pagenaud, 107 3. Klaus Graf, 100 4. Greg Pickett, 79 5. Chris Dyson, 60 6. Guy Smith, 54 (tie) Jonny Cocker, 54 8. Sascha Maassen, 51 (tie) Marino Franchitti, 51 10. Emanuele Pirro, 46 11. Andy Meyrick, 41 12. Paul Drayson, 38 13. Clint Field, 29 (tie) Jon Field, 29 15. Bryan Willman, 23 16. Pierre Ehret, 15 17. Tomy Drissi, 10 (tie) Ken Davis, 10 Grand-Am Rolex Series 2010 Driver Standings Daytona Prototype Driver Standings 1. Memo Rojas, 267 (tie) Scott Pruett, 267 3. Ryan Dalziel, 248 4. Burt Frisselle, 241 (tie) Mark Wilkins, 241 6. Max Angelelli, 240 (tie) Ricky Taylor, 240 8. Mike Forest, 232 9. Jon Fogarty, 231 (tie) John Pew, 231 (tie) Oswaldo Negri Jr., 231 12. Darren Law, 226 (tie) David Donohue, 226 14. Alex Gurney, 213 15. Brian Frisselle, 212 (tie) Michael Valiante, 212 17. Antonio Garcia, 211 (tie) Buddy Rice, 211 19. Dion von Moltke, 209 20. Joao Barbosa, 199 (tie) Terry Borcheller, 199

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SPORTS BRIEFS Big Ben is doing more than asked

WESTMINSTER, Md. -- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is doing more than he was asked to do by the league when given a six-game suspension after being accused of sexual assault. Goodell says he will meet with Roethlisberger before the regular season starts in September and determine whether to reduce the punishment to four games. During a visit to the Baltimore Ravens training camp Wednesday, Goodell said: “He is doing what he’s been asked to do -- and frankly more.”

Celtics sign Shaquille O’Neal

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics have signed Shaquille O’Neal. The team announced Wednesday that it had signed the 15-time NBA All-Star, who had been a free agent after spending last season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. With center Kendrick Perkins sidelined after knee surgery, possibly until February, the Celtics went after the 18-year veteran who was the top pick in the NBA draft in 1992. O’Neal joins other star veterans Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen on the team that lost the NBA finals in seven games to the Los Angeles Lakers. O’Neal averaged 12.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 53 games for Cleveland last season.

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Smokies drop 2nd straight MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Tennessee Smokies fell 3-2 to the Montgomery Biscuits in the second game of the five-game series on Tuesday night at Riverwalk Stadium. The loss puts Tennessee in a first place tie with the Huntsville Stars in the Southern League’s North Division second half standings. The Smokies are now 22-16 in the second half, while still boasting the top overall record in the league at 64-43. Tennessee starter Chris Rusin took the loss in his

Southern League debut. In his first start in Class AA, Rusin gave up an unearned run on four hits, while walking three batters and striking out four in five innings of work. Biscuits starter Jake McGee earned his third win of the year by pitching 5-2/3 scoreless innings while allowing just three Tennessee hits. After earning the win in Monday night’s game, Biscuits reliever Dane De La Rosa got the save Tuesday, keeping the Smokies scoreless in the top of the ninth.

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He had one of his best seasons last year, with career bests in completion percentage (68.4), quarterback rating (107.2) and fewest interceptions (7), while throwing for 33 TDs and 4,202 yards to lead the Vikings (12-4) to an NFC North title. He hurt his left ankle in the NFC championship loss to the New Orleans Saints and had arthroscopic surgery in May. “He is an emotional guy. He does tell you how he’s feeling. He is very honest,” Bevell said. “That’s what I love about him and that’s what a lot of people love about him. Sometimes it serves him well, sometimes it doesn’t.”

Source: Erik Ainge being treated

CORTLAND, N.Y. — According to an ESPNNewYork.com report, New York Jets backup quarterback Erik Ainge has entered a facility to be treated for substance abuse. The team put him on the reserved/non-injured list last week. Ainge has sought help for substance abuse. He missed several weeks during OTAs in April 2009, seeking treatment for a problem with prescription drugs, multiple sources said.

Mens softball league in PF forming

Men 18 and over are invited to participate in the Pigeon Forge softball league. The registration deadline is Friday, August 6. Registration forms are available at the Pigeon Forge Community Center. Completed rosters and entry fees must be turned in at the Pigeon Forge Community Center by 9 p.m. on August 6. The regular season fee is $375 and guarantees eight regular season games. The tournament entry fee is $100 and guarantees two tournament games.

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passion he has for the game is extraordinary,” he said. “I think we all love to see him play, but we want him to do what’s best for him at the end of the day.” Favre has considered retiring every summer since 2002. It led to an ugly parting with the Packers that got him traded from Green Bay to the Jets in 2008. After a so-so season in New York, he announced his retirement in early 2009 for the second time, then reconsidered and signed with the Vikings.

SCOREBOARD t v s p o rt s Today

GOLF 2 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour/WGC, Bridgestone Invitational, first round, at Akron, Ohio 6:30 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour, Turning Stone Resort Championship, first round, at Verona, N.Y. (same-day tape) MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 1 p.m. WGN — Chicago White Sox at Detroit SOCCER 8 p.m. ESPN2 — MLS, Columbus at Philadelphia WNBA BASKETBALL 10:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Connecticut at Seattle

p r o h a r dball National League East Division

Atlanta Philadelphia New York Florida Washington

W L Pct GB 60 46 .566 — 58 48 .547 2 54 53 .505 6 1/2 53 53 .500 7 47 60 .439 13 1/2

Cincinnati St. Louis Milwaukee Houston Chicago Pittsburgh

W L Pct GB 61 48 .560 — 59 48 .551 1 50 59 .459 11 47 59 .443 12 1/2 47 61 .435 13 1/2 37 70 .346 23

Central Division

West Division

W L Pct GB San Diego 62 43 .590 — San Francisco 62 46 .574 1 1/2 Colorado 56 51 .523 7 Los Angeles 55 52 .514 8 Arizona 40 67 .374 23

——— Tuesday’s Games Pittsburgh 7, Cincinnati 6 N.Y. Mets 3, Atlanta 2 Philadelphia 6, Florida 1 Milwaukee 4, Chicago Cubs 3 Houston 18, St. Louis 4 San Francisco 10, Colorado 0 Arizona 6, Washington 1 L.A. Dodgers 2, San Diego 1 Wednesday’s Games Cincinnati 9, Pittsburgh 4 Chicago Cubs 15, Milwaukee 3 Colorado 6, San Francisco 1 N.Y. Mets at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. Philadelphia at Florida, 7:10 p.m. Houston at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Washington at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Thursday’s Games Colorado (Francis 4-3) at Pittsburgh (Ja.McDonald 0-1), 7:05 p.m. Philadelphia (Oswalt 6-13) at Florida (Volstad 5-8), 7:10 p.m. San Francisco (Lincecum 11-4) at Atlanta (Jurrjens 3-4), 7:10 p.m. Washington (Detwiler 0-1) at Arizona (Enright 2-2), 9:40 p.m. San Diego (Correia 7-7) at L.A. Dodgers (Billingsley 9-5), 10:10 p.m. Friday’s Games Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. Colorado at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.

St. Louis at Florida, 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Philadelphia, 7:35 p.m. San Francisco at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m. Houston at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. San Diego at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Washington at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. American League East Division

Tampa Bay New York Boston Toronto Baltimore

W L Pct GB 67 39 .632 — 67 40 .626 1/2 61 46 .570 6 1/2 56 52 .519 12 33 73 .311 34

Chicago Minnesota Detroit Kansas City Cleveland

W L Pct GB 60 46 .566 — 59 48 .551 1 1/2 53 53 .500 7 46 62 .426 15 45 62 .421 15 1/2

Texas Oakland Los Angeles Seattle

W L Pct GB 61 45 .575 — 54 53 .505 7 1/2 54 54 .500 8 40 67 .374 21 1/2

Central Division

West Division

——— Tuesday’s Games Chicago White Sox 12, Detroit 2, 1st game Detroit 7, Chicago White Sox 1, 2nd game Baltimore 6, L.A. Angels 3 Toronto 8, N.Y. Yankees 2 Boston 3, Cleveland 1 Tampa Bay 6, Minnesota 4 Kansas City 3, Oakland 2 Seattle 3, Texas 2 Wednesday’s Games N.Y. Yankees 5, Toronto 1 Oakland 4, Kansas City 3 Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 7:05 p.m. L.A. Angels at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Cleveland at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Minnesota at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Texas at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. Thursday’s Games Minnesota (Slowey 10-5) at Tampa Bay (W.Davis 9-9), 12:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox (F.Garcia 10-4) at Detroit (Scherzer 7-8), 1:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (Haren 0-2) at Baltimore (Arrieta 3-3), 7:05 p.m. Cleveland (Tomlin 1-0) at Boston (Matsuzaka 7-3), 7:10 p.m. Texas (Tom.Hunter 8-1) at Seattle (F.Hernandez 7-8), 10:10 p.m. Friday’s Games Boston at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. L.A. Angels at Detroit, 7:05 p.m. Minnesota at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Texas at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. Kansas City at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

BASEBALL’S TOP TEN NATIONAL LEAGUE

Votto Cin CGonzalez Col Byrd ChC Polanco Phi Furcal LAD Prado Atl AHuff SF Pagan NYM Pujols StL DWright NYM

G AB R H Pct. 101 374 75 121 .324 95 395 70 126 .319 105 393 60 124 .316 79 339 51 107 .316 76 307 57 97 .316 101 438 75 138 .315 105 378 70 118 .312 99 370 58 115 .311 106 398 66 120 .302 105 395 57 118 .299

Home Runs Votto, Cincinnati, 27; ADunn,

Washington, 26; Pujols, St. Louis, 26; Reynolds, Arizona, 25; Fielder, Milwaukee, 24; Uggla, Florida, 24; CGonzalez, Colorado, 23; Hart, Milwaukee, 23; Howard, Philadelphia, 23. Runs Batted In Howard, Philadelphia, 81; DWright, New York, 77; Hart, Milwaukee, 75; Pujols, St. Louis, 75; Votto, Cincinnati, 73; CGonzalez, Colorado, 72; AdLaRoche, Arizona, 70; Weeks, Milwaukee, 70. Pitching Jimenez, Colorado, 17-2; Wainwright, St. Louis, 15-6; Halladay, Philadelphia, 13-8; THudson, Atlanta, 12-5; Nolasco, Florida, 12-7; Cueto, Cincinnati, 11-2; CCarpenter, St. Louis, 11-3.

BASEBALL’S TOP TEN AMERICAN LEAGUE

G Hamilton Tex 102 MiCabrera Det 103 Morneau Min 81 ABeltre Bos 103 DelmYoung Min 100 Cano NYY 106 Mauer Min 92 DeJesus KC 91 AJackson Det 96 Podsednik KC 95

AB R 402 69 382 74 296 53 397 55 361 51 415 74 352 60 352 46 393 63 390 46

H Pct. 144 .358 132 .346 102 .345 133 .335 119 .330 135 .325 112 .318 112 .318 122 .310 121 .310

Home Runs JBautista, Toronto, 33; MiCabrera, Detroit, 26; Konerko, Chicago, 26; Hamilton, Texas, 23; CPena, Tampa Bay, 23; Teixeira, New York, 23; DOrtiz, Boston, 22; Swisher, New York, 22; VWells, Toronto, 22. Runs Batted In MiCabrera, Detroit, 93; ARodriguez, New York, 87; Guerrero, Texas, 85; JBautista, Toronto, 84; Teixeira, New York, 81; DelmYoung, Minnesota, 81; Hamilton, Texas, 75. Pitching Price, Tampa Bay, 14-5; PHughes, New York, 13-4; Sabathia, New York, 13-5; Pavano, Minnesota, 13-7; Verlander, Detroit, 12-6; Pettitte, New York, 11-2; Cahill, Oakland, 11-4.

Southern League North Division

W L Pct. GB Huntsville (Brewers) 22 16 .579 — x-Tennessee (Cubs) 22 16 .579 — Carolina (Reds) 18 20 .474 4 Chattanooga (Dodgers) 17 20 .459 4 1/2 West Tenn (Mariners) 16 22 .421 6

South Division

W L Pct. GB Mobile (D-backs) 22 15 .595 — x-Jacksonville (Marlins) 23 16 .590 — Montgomery (Rays) 20 18 .526 2 1/2 Mississippi (Braves) 17 21 .447 5 1/2 Birmingham (W. Sox) 13 26 .333 10

x-clinched first half ——— Tuesday’s Games Huntsville 10, Carolina 2 Jacksonville 5, Birmingham 0 Mobile 4, Mississippi 1 Montgomery 3, Tennessee 2 West Tenn 12, Chattanooga 5 Wednesday’s Games Jacksonville 7, Birmingham 5 Carolina at Huntsville, 8 p.m. Mobile at Mississippi, 8:05 p.m. Tennessee at Montgomery, 8:05 p.m. West Tenn at Chattanooga, 7:15 p.m. Thursday’s Games

Carolina at Huntsville, 8 p.m. Birmingham at Jacksonville, 7:05 p.m. Mobile at Mississippi, 8:05 p.m. Tennessee at Montgomery, 8:05 p.m. West Tenn at Chattanooga, 7:15 p.m.

SPORTS BRIEFS Lions $68 million deal is done with Suh

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Lions president Tom Lewand is confirming the team has agreed to terms with top pick Ndamukong Suh. Lewand made the announcement Wednesday morning, saying Suh was expected to arrive in Detroit in time to participate in the afternoon practice. A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday night that Suh and the Lions had agreed to terms on a five-year contract worth $40 million guaranteed and as much as $68 million. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the talks were confidential. Detroit drafted the former Nebraska defensive tackle with the No. 2 pick overall in the NFL draft, hoping he would bolster a defense that ranked among the league’s all-time worst in points allowed the past two seasons.

On the 7th day, Haynesworth rests

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — On the seventh day, Albert Haynesworth rested again. The fitness of the Washington Redskins defensive lineman remains unresolved one week into training camp. Haynesworth did not attempt the team’s conditioning test Wednesday morning for the second straight day. The Redskins say Haynesworth won’t be allowed to practice until he passes the test. He’s been hampered in recent days by a sore left knee and isn’t expected to try the test again until the problem subsides. Haynesworth’s last attempt came on Monday, when he pulled up after 150 yards of sprints because of irritation in the knee. Haynesworth is the only Redskins player required to take the test because he stayed away from the team’s offseason conditioning program.

G-P cross country team to start

At Gatlinburg-Pittman High School students interested in running cross country this upcoming season, contact coach Cross at 654-5002.

U Got Game Basketball camp tonight The Sixth Annual U Got Game Basketball Camp will be August 5-6 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and August 7 from 9 a.m. to noon at Pigeon Forge High School. It is open to boys and girls of all ages. The cost is $60. To register or for more information call 865-850-8035.

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Work remains even with BP leak plugged, oil fading NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Crews made key progress in plugging BP’s blown-out Gulf oil well Wednesday as a report said much of the spilled crude is gone, twin victories that heartened leaders who have taken political heat but left some experts and Gulf Coast residents skeptical. BP PLC reported that mud forced down the well overnight was pushing the crude back down to its source for the first time since the Deepwater Horizon rig exploded off Louisiana on April 20, killing 11 workers. The effort is progressing, giving officials high confidence that no more oil will leak into the Gulf, retired Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen, the government’s point man on the spill response, said at a news briefing in Washington. But he stressed the containment effort isn’t over. Crews that performed the so-called “static kill� overnight now must decide whether they should follow up by pumping cement down the broken wellhead. Officials won’t declare complete victory until they get into the well from the other end, and that won’t happen until later this month. “This job will not be complete until we finish the relief well and pump mud and cement in through the bottom,� Allen said. The upbeat news coincided with the release of a federal report Wednesday indicating that only about a quarter of the spilled oil

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available and have a high degree of confidence in them. The numbers can be updated as new information comes in, she noted. Nearly three-quarters of the oil — more than 152 million gallons — has been collected at the well by a temporary containment cap, been cleaned up or chemically dispersed, or naturally deteriorated, evaporated or dissolved, the report said. That leaves nearly 53 million gallons in the Gulf. The amount remaining —

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persed using controversial chemicals. Nearly 207 million gallons leaked from the well in total, according to government estimates. The cap held back nearly 35 million gallons. Charter boat captain Randy Boggs, of Orange Beach, Ala., said Wednesday he has a hard time believing BP’s claims of success with the static kill and similarly dismissed the idea that only a quarter of the oil remains in the Gulf.

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Dear Annie: I am fed up. Every time my family gets together, the women spend the entire time working while the men sit around and watch TV. I am so angry about this sexism that I am ready to stop attending these functions. I don’t believe that women who work full-time jobs should be expected to slave away in the kitchen doing prep and cleanup, while the men show up, eat a delicious meal and then relax on the couch. I’ve voiced my objections to my mother and sister, but while they agree with me, they do nothing to back up my request for help from my father and brother. My brother-in-law will give us a hand, but his son plays on the computer. What advice do you have for me other than to stop participating? -- On Strike Dear On Strike: If you want the menfolk to help out, you have to insist on it, since they obviously aren’t considerate enough to do it voluntarily. Hand your nephew the silverware, and tell him to set the table. Give your brother the plates. Enlist your brother-inlaw as an ally. Ask him to inform the guys that they will be clearing the table and putting leftovers away. Tell him it is good training for his son. Your mother and sister may still choose to do most of the work, but it’s a start. Dear Annie: I am 52 years old, have been divorced for 15 years and am currently involved in a relationship with a wonderful man. “Chuck” lives 80 miles from me, but we have adjusted to the dis-

tance and enjoy weekends together. The problem is, he still lives at home with his parents. He’s 53, has never been married and is very spoiled. We are madly in love with each other. He adores my children and grandchildren. And he supported me during some difficult times. We have looked at engagement rings, but that’s as far as it has gone. I don’t want to continue this if Chuck has no intention of marrying me. Why invest in a relationship that is going nowhere? Whenever I try to talk to him about it, he avoids the conversation. I do not want to grow old alone. I am ready to make a commitment, but Chuck isn’t. Should I end this now before it’s too late? I don’t want to wait until his parents die. They are in excellent health, and it could be a long time. -- Investing and Confused Dear Investing: If you are looking for a commitment right now, a 53-year-old man who has never been married and still lives with his parents is probably not a good bet. This is especially true if he refuses to discuss the subject. Living independently is how people mature and develop, and Chuck has never had that opportunity. Unless he is acting as caregiver for his parents (and it doesn’t seem

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so), we think you should consider this a wonderful friendship and nothing more. Dear Annie: Although “Bummed Out” and “Burned Out” were fortunate that their children eventually gave up drugs and got their lives back on track, I have to say that is not always the case. I am 22 and am taking care of my 13-year-old brother and 3-year-old sister. My mother has been in and out of drug rehab multiple times, but she is still using. And my grandparents, in their refusal to give up on her, are still “helping.” I am so happy I could get my siblings out of this family dysfunction before they had to go through what I did as a child. So to all the enablers out there: Cut your losses. -- The Rest of the Family Dear Rest: We commend you for taking responsibility for your siblings and understand your desire to cut ties. But parents are loath to give up on a child, and on occasion, their efforts pay off. This is why your grandparents still enable your mother. We hope someday they will find a better way to help her. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

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state/nation/world briefs 7 stills found in Cocke Co. barn

NEWPORT (AP) — A Tennessee Highway Patrol helicopter pilot looking for marijuana found 50 plants in Cocke County. When the ground crew he was guiding got there, officers also found seven moonshine whiskey stills — each capable of making 500-gallon batches. There were 200 gallons of finished whiskey. It was reported six of the stills were full of mash to make more. THP Lt. Terry Botts spotted the plants near a house and barn off Highway 160 and Highway 321 Tuesday morning. No charges were immediately filed and the state Alcoholic Beverage Commission is investigating.

Woman shackled in labor deported

NASHVILLE (AP) — A Mexican woman whose case drew national attention when she was shackled during labor with her fourth child has lost an appeal to stay in the United States. Juana Villegas was arrested in 2008 during a traffic stop in Nashville. She was 9 months pregnant and went into labor two days later. Outrage over her treatment during childbirth led the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office to change its policy on pregnant inmates. Villegas has sued the sheriff’s office in federal court claiming civil rights violations. Villegas has lived in the U.S. for 17 years. The government claims she was deported in 1996, but she says she took voluntary departure. She returned shortly thereafter. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday ruled she had been deported and reinstated that order. Immigration attorney Elliott Ozment said he will appeal.

Another House incumbent loses

WASHINGTON (AP) — Incumbents beware. Another lawmaker just bit the dust. Michigan Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick lost her bid for an eighth term on Tuesday, her son’s legal woes dragging her down in a year when fickle voters seem eager to fire longtime lawmakers. She’s the sixth — and the fourth in the House — to lose so far this year. And the frustrated electorate could deal others the same fate in primaries over the next two months, not to mention the general election in November, when nothing less than the balance of power in Washington will be at stake.

Cops: Beer gunman targeted managers

MANCHESTER, Conn. (AP) — The warehouse driver who fatally shot eight co-workers at a beer distributorship before killing himself apparently targeted managers who had hired a private detective to tail him and forced him to resign because he stole beer from work, police said Wednesday. Omar Thornton carried two 9 mm handguns to Hartford Distributors inside his lunch box Tuesday and left a rifle in his car. After a disciplinary hearing where he was shown video of himself stealing and then resigned, he asked for a drink of water and went to a kitchenette where his lunch box was, Manchester police Lt. Christopher Davis said Wednesday. The first people shot were managers or executives involved in Thornton’s firing, Davis said. He said it’s not clear whether everyone was targeted, or whether some were shot randomly.

Toyota posts $2.2B quarterly profit

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota reported a quarterly profit of $2.2 billion, reversing from red ink a year earlier as the world’s top automaker benefited from a global sales recovery that offset lingering doubts about the safety of its cars. The company, which makes the Camry sedan and Prius hybrid, raised its full year earnings forecast Wednesday, and said it now expects to sell 7.38 million vehicles worldwide for the year through March 2011, up from 7.24 million the previous year. Previously it forecast sales of 7.29 million vehicles.

Floods ravage Pakistani heartland

KOT ADDU, Pakistan (AP) — Flooding ravaged hundreds of villages in Pakistan’s main province of Punjab on Wednesday, destroying homes, soaking crops, and threatening more lives. Aid workers warned that bloated rivers would surge south soon, flooding more areas. This year’s monsoon season has caused the worst flooding in Pakistan in living memory and already killed more than 1,500 people. The U.N. scrambled to provide food and other assistance to some 3.2 million affected people in a nation already struggling with an Islamist militancy and a poor economy.

Consumer spending flat in June

WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumers are saving more and being picky about how they spend their money, new data show. Personal spending was unchanged in June, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday. It was the third straight month of lackluster consumer demand. Incomes were also flat, the weakest showing in nine months.

Wyclef Jean’s presidential bid ‘very serious’ Hip-hop singer plans Haiti run PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Wyclef Jean’s planned run for Haiti’s presidency is bound to make entertainment headlines, but the hip-hop artist’s brother knows trying to take charge of this earthquake-devastated and politically unstable country is a deadly serious affair. Schoolhouse charts of past leaders are crowded with monthslong presidencies and group shots of the military juntas that overthrew them. Heads of state have been flown into exile, crowned themselves emperor or been killed more often than they have completed constitutional five-year terms. One president was torn limb from limb by an angry mob. Whoever wins the Nov. 28 election will face the Herculean task of rebuilding from the Jan. 12 magnitude-7 earthquake that killed a governmentestimated 300,000 people while managing billions in international reconstruction dollars amid feuding officials, families and an estimated 1.6 million earthquake homeless, all hungry — some more literally than others — for their share. Jean is expected to announce his bid for the presidency on Thursday from Haiti. After The Associated Press first reported that an announcement was coming, the singer’s brother, Samuel Jean, said the Haitian-American family was going into the process with its eyes open and breath held. “It’s not something that was taken lightly. It’s not

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a joke. It’s something very, very serious,” the younger Jean said by phone from his consultancy office in Los Angeles. “It is different for us, but we are proud of him and we are going to support him in any way we can.” The former Fugee was

born on the outskirts of Port-au-Prince but grew up in Brooklyn. His published age is 37, but his 39-yearold brother said that in fact Wyclef is likely 40, ascribing the confusion in part to their history as immigrants and Haiti’s often confusing record-keeping. Scores of candidates are expected to compete for the presidency in the November contest. Among them is Jean’s uncle Raymond Joseph, who is Haiti’s ambassador in Washington. Other likely candidates include former prime ministers, mayors and another popular Haitian musician, Michel “Sweet Micky” Martelly. Former Chamber of Deputies leader Pierre Eric

Jean-Jacques told the AP that the hip-hop artist will run as part of his coalition in the election. Jean’s brother said he could not immediately confirm what party the singer would run with. Controversy already surrounds the election, as opponents accuse President Rene Preval of stacking the deck for an asyet-unnamed candidate of his recently formed Unity party. He has ignored calls from U.S. senators and others to reform the eightmember, presidentially approved electoral council ahead of the vote and ensure the participation of all parties.

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