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Volume 80 - No. 197 

BY RoBeRt SoRRell 

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Six people were treated at a 

local hospital Friday night following 

an incident at the Carter 

County Jail that may have resulted 

from methamphetamine 

fumes. 

Carter County Sheriff Chris 

Mathes said the ordeal began 

around 9:45 p.m. during a 

traffic stop on Highway 91 in 

the Stoney Creek community. 

Deputy Joseph Holsclaw stopped 

a vehicle occupied by Brandon 

Lewis of Elizabethton. 

“Some of the details are 

sketchy and we are still trying 

to determine what happened,” 

Mathes said. 

Holsclaw was assisted by Constables 

Mark Carrier and Harvey 

Shaffer. The deputy said he lo- 

Index 

Obituaries ...................4A 

Editorials .................5A 

Sports........................ 1C 

Stock ........................ 6C 

Classified ..................7C 

Larry M. Eller 

Elizabethton 

Dovie M. Forrester 

Johnson City 

Prep Football: 

Cyclones 

Win It For 

Adam Martin 

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Sunday, August 21, 2011 

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Obituaries Quote of the Day Weather 

Rosa P. Glover 


Ross R. Potter 


Community Matters 

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Cynthia W. Wilson 


Photo by Danny Davis 

Jail quarantine 

Six people were taken to Sycamore Shoals Hospital late Friday night after unidentified fumes spread through the booking area of the 

Carter County Jail. Sheriff Chris Mathes said deputies arrested a person during a traffic stop and the individual may have been contaminated 

from a methamphetamine lab. People began collapsing inside the jail’s booking area and the area was quarantined through 

Saturday morning. 

6 people hospitalized from 

hazardous materials at jail 

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Brandon Lewis 


The Carter County Jail was off limits Friday night and early 

Saturday morning after six people were taken to Sycamore 

Shoals Hospital due to contamination from unidentified fumes. 

Sheriff Chris Mathes said an individual was arrested on drug 

charges in Stoney Creek and was taken to the jail’s booking 

area, where people began collapsing. All six individuals have been 

released from the hospital. 

Meth lab found during operation that nets 16 arrests 


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Deputies with the Carter County Sheriff’s 

Department rounded up 16 people Friday 

morning on various charges, including 

methamphetamine promotion; a clandestine 

meth lab was also found during the mission. 

Sheriff Chris Mathes said the arrests were 

the result of grand jury indictments filed on 

July 13 in Carter County. It was the second 

batch of indictments in the ongoing investigation 

into the purchase of pseudoephedrine, 

a key ingredient to the manufacturing 

of methamphetamine. Mathes said there are 

dozens of other individuals on the Sheriff’s 

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More than two dozen people were also arrested 

on Memorial Day weekend on methamphetamine 

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Carter County Planning Director 

Chris Schuettler was in 

General Sessions Court briefly on 

Friday afternoon on a theft over 

$1,000 charge. 

Schuettler spoke briefly 

alongside his attorney, Tom Jessee, 

with Judge John Walton, the 

District Attorney and Agent Brian 

Fraley from the Tennessee Bureau 

of Investigation. The short 

hearing resulted in a new court 

date set for November 2. A preliminary 

hearing is expected. 

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Carter County Planning Director Chris Schuettler was in 

General Sessions Court on Friday afternoon on a theft over 

$1,000 charge filed by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. 

Although a preliminary hearing was planned, the case was reset 

for Nov. 2. 

Preliminary hearing 

for county planner 

reset for Nov. 2 

Ross Potter, who at 81 was 

the oldest active constable in the 

state of Tennessee, died Friday in 

the Johnson City Medical Center 

as a result of injuries received in 

a car accident on August 4. 

Potter had been in critical 

condition since the accident. A 

passenger, Jeanne Leonard, was 

killed in the accident. 

Potter, who lived in the Valley 

Forge community, represented 

The county planning director 

came to court with numerous 

supporters. So many in fact, 

that Judge Walton ordered that 

only individuals with cases on 

the docket could enter the courtroom. 

Bailiffs said that due to 

Fire Marshal requirements, not 

everyone could fit inside. 

Jessee said he and his client 

came to court prepared for a preliminary 

hearing, but because of 

time restraints and the full court 

docket, the case was reset. 

During a preliminary hear- 

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Constable Ross Potter 

succumbs to wreck injuries 

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Meth Lab 

n Continued from 1A 

said deputies responding to 117 

Phillip Nave Road in the Siam 

community discovered a shake 

and bake meth lab. The officers 

recovered 1/4 ounce of fresh meth 

product from a single shake and 

bake lab. 

“We usually only get a small 

amount of finished product from 

the labs because the cooks have 

already used the drugs,” Mathes 

said. 

Five individuals were taken 

into custody at the Phillip Nave 

Road property. Mathes said that 

in addition to the indictments for 

promotion of methamphetamine 

manufacture, charges for operating 

the meth lab will also be filed 

once paperwork is complete. 

There were four arrest teams 

Friday morning. Mathes said 

they began at 5:30 a.m. and the 

last team returned at 3 p.m. The 

teams were made up of deputies 

from the Sheriff’s Department 

and the First Judicial District 

Drug Task Force. The Memorial 

Day roundup included officers 

from Johnson County as well. 

During that roundup, the arrests 

By Ashley RAdeR 

STAR STAff 

acarden@starhq.com 

The Elizabethton/Carter 

County Chamber of Commerce 

will have a busy next few months 

with multiple events planned 

during that time. The Chamber 

of Commerce Board of Directors 

received an update on Chamber 

happenings during their meet- 

7:00 PM 

were generally in the Butler and 

Mountain City areas of Johnson 

County. 

This time, officers spread out 

across Carter County. One arrest 

was made in Johnson County 

but the remaining arrests were 

in Carter County. Mathes said 

officers made arrests in Siam, 

Milligan, Roan Mountain and 

elsewhere in the county. 

“The operation went smoothly,” 

Mathes said. “The officers 

didn’t report any problems.” 

Deputies were equipped for 

anything that came up during 

the operation, including the discovery 

of a meth lab. “They knew 

that they might find a meth lab 

at any of the arrest locations,” 

the sheriff said. 

A meth lab was also found 

during the Memorial Day arrests. 

That lab resulted in charges filed 

by the Johnson County Sheriff’s 

Department. 

The indictments filed by the 

grand jury were all related to 

promotion of methamphetamine 

manufacture. The counts ranged 

from 11 to 53. 

ing Thursday afternoon. 

The biggest event the Chamber 

is currently working on is 

the fall festival Octoberfest. Octoberfest 

will be held on Saturday, 

Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 6 

p.m. 

The Festival Committee is 

still working on the details of 

the event so the exact schedule 

has not been set. 

Alexander 

Russom 

Mitchell 

Campbell 

Dana 

Guess 

Martha 

Roark 

Alexander Russom was arrested 

for failure to appear for 

initiation of a process intended 

to result in the manufacturing 

of methamphetamine and promotion 

of methamphetamine 

manufacture. Bond was set at 

$100,000. Dana Guess was arrested 

on 15 counts of promotion 

and bond was set at $100,000. 

William Oxendine was arrested 

on 17 counts of promotion and 

bond was set at $100,000. James 

A four mile run and 3k walk 

will begin at 10 a.m. The arts 

and crafts and food vendors will 

also open at 10 a.m. A cornhole 

tournament and costume 

contest are planned. There will 

be Spooky Tales in the Covered 

Bridge Park at 1 p.m. 

The Conservation Camp for 

fourth grade students from all 

the county and city schools will 

The Appalachian Fair 

“Celebrating 85 Years of Memories” 

Harmon was arrested on 12 

counts of promotion and bond 

was set at $100,000. 

Katrina Heath was arrested 

on 20 counts and bond was 

set at $200,000. Robbie Lyons 

was arrested on 11 counts and 

bond was set at $30,000. Jeffrey 

Hill was arrested on 45 counts 


Karen Campbell was arrested 

on 33 counts and bond was set 

at $200,000. Mitchell Camp- 

be held on Aug. 30 and 31 at 

Sycamore Shoals. 

Chamber Director Felicia 

English said the chamber had 

heard from all of the schools 

except for one. She expects 500 

students will take part in the 

camp and there will be 12 stations 

where they can learn about 

different aspects of the environment 

and conservation. Also the 

AUGUST 22 - 27, 2011 

bell was arrested on 32 counts 


Martha Roark was arrested on 

53 counts and bond was set 

at $400,000. Robert Campbell 

was arrested on 25 counts 


Lynn Scalf was arrested on 11 

counts and bond was set at 

$50,000. Sharon Nave was arrested 

on 18 counts and bond 

was set at $100,000. Teresa 

Jean Perry Whitehead was ar- 

Chamber met their sponsorship 

goal and they will be able to 

provide T-shirts to all the students 

at the Camp. 

The Chamber will be hosting 

a golf tournament on Thursday, 

Sept. 29 at 1 p.m. at the Elizabethton 

Golf Course. The tournament 

will be a select shot, 

shotgun start tournament with 

teams of four. 

DIRECTIONS 

Between Johnson City & Kingsport, TN 

Exit #57 A off I-81 to Exit #13 off I-26 

Follow the signs 

Special Programs 

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Thursday, August 25th 

Free Admission with FCE Card until 6:00 p.m. 

RIDE SPECIALS 

August 22-27, 2011 

Monday, August 22 - School Day - 

Through High School admitted free 

until 6:00 pm 

Monday, August 22 

Family Midway Special 

3:00 to 7:00 pm • $18 per person 

Tuesday, August 23 

Second Harvest 

Food Bank Promotion 

Bring 5 cans or boxes of food products and 

receive coupons for 2 midway rides 

(limit 4 offers per family) 

Wednesday, August 24 

Family Midway Special 

3:00 to 7:00 pm • $18 per person 

Saturday, August 27 

Two-For-One Ride Special 

11:00 am - 6:00 pm 

Hours Midway 

3:00 pm except Saturday 10 am 

Buildings 

3:00 pm Monday - Friday / 10 am Saturday 

Admission: $8 Adults / Children 6-11 - $3 

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Advance sales begin Saturday, July 30, 

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Ticket Office Hours 

Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Sunday 1 

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PARKING $3.00 

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Advance Ride Coupons 

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Season Tickets, 1/2 Price Ride 

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Available at Ticket Office 

through August 21 

APPALACHIAN FAIR 

P.O. Box 8218 • Gray, Tennessee 37615 

423-477-3211 • FAX 423-477-3853 

http://www.AppalachianFair.com 

email: appfair@embarqmail.com 

All Concerts $8.00 

Free Grandstand Seating with gate admission 

rested on 33 counts and bond 

was set at $200,000. 

In addition, officers also arrested 

James Blevins on an attachment 

and bond was set at 

$8,000. Robert D. Whitehead 

was also arrested on a grand 

jury presentment and bond 

was set at $50,000. Both cases 

were unrelated to the meth cases, 

but Mathes said the two were arrested 

by the officers conducting 

the operation. 

Chamber gearing up for multiple events in coming months 

James 

Blevins 

Robert 

Campbell 

James 

Harmon 

Robbie 

Lyons 

Jeffrey 

Hill 

Robert 

Whitehead 

Karen 

Campbell 

Sharon 

Nave 

Katrina 

Heath 

Teresa 

Whitehead 

Lynn 

Scalf 

William 

Oxendine 

There will be prizes for a 

hole-in-one at a selected hole 

and the chamber is looking for 

sponsors for the prizes for a putting 

contest, longest drive and 

closest to pin on selected holes. 

English noted the Chamber 

is already preparing for the 

holiday season. The dates for 

the lighting of the Fraser Fir, 

the annual Christmas parade 

and the collecting of the green 

have been set. 

The Fraser Fir will be lit on 

Tuesday, Nov. 15, between 5:30 

p.m. and 6 p.m. English said because 

it is broadcast live through 

WJHL it is hard to pinpoint the 

exact time the tree will be lit. 

The Christmas parade will 

be held on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 

6 p.m. The theme this year is 

“Tender Tennessee Christmas.” 

The collecting of the green will 

be on Saturday, Jan. 7. 

Carter County Tourism Coordinator 

Annika Hampton 

told the board that the Tourism 

Council will be involved with the 

15k Overmountain Victory Run 

on Saturday, Oct. 8. The run will 

start at Sycamore Shoals Historic 

Area and will end at Rocky 

Mount Historic Area. 

Over 250 runners are expected 

to participate in the victory 

run. Hampton said the Council 

would be placing information 

from Carter County in the 

goody bags that are handed out 

to each of the runners. Council 

members and marketing committee 

members will be helping 

out with a water station as well. 

Hampton said the Party in 

the Park is still in the works. The 

goal date for that event is Saturday, 

Oct. 15, from 6-10 p.m. The 

Party in the Park will include 

concerts from several different 

bands across a variety of genres. 

She said the event in October 

would be the initial, introductory 

concert with the regular 

monthly concert series to begin 

next year. 

English told the board she 

was still working to form a 

membership committee which 

she is hoping will meet for the 

first time on Sept. 6. She said 

membership dues are still coming 

in to the Chamber and they 

had only one business to cancel 

their membership. 

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H.B. Beverly to perform 

at Parrots and Tails 

The upcoming Parrots and 

Tails III: Concerts by the River 

will feature H.B. Beverly performing 

many of his songs to help with 

the new animal shelter for Carter 

County. 

Beverly has been one of four 

main performers for the last three 

years at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville 

Cafe in Myrtle Beach, S.C. 

He quickly became known in the 

Grand Strand for his Blues harp 

style of playing with other local 

bands, as well as ranking as one of 

the Top Five most popular solo artists 

on the beach scene. 

He has appeared as the sole 

opening act with pop/rock giant 

Chicago in 1995 at Camden, N.J., 

for an audience of 25,000 people. 

Beverly has also opened for or 

performed with Grammy winning 

artists Mary Chapin Carpenter, Michael 

Johnson, Ashley Cleveland, 

Suzanne Vega, Kevin Welch, Dave 

Loggins, Goosecreek Symphony, 

The Metropolitan Blues All-Stars 

and many other legendary hit-producing 

Nashville recordings artists/ 

writers. 

In 2000, he released a 13-song 

CD of all original songs recorded 

NASHVILLE (AP) — Tennessee 

state agencies are assembling 

plans for how they would cope 

with losing up to 30 percent of 

their federal funds in anticipation 

of coming spending cuts. 

A letter from Finance Commissioner 

Mark Emkes calls on 

agency heads to submit two sets 

of plans by Wednesday: one for 

how they would cut 15 percent 

of federal aid, and another for 

reducing those funds by 30 percent. 

Emkes said in the letter that 

national credit rating agencies 

have asked the state to present 

plans of how it will respond 

to anticipated cuts in federal 

funds, which make up about 40 

percent of Tennessee’s $30.8 billion 

annual budget. 

“While it is not possible for 

the state to know now what specific 

program reductions will 

be implemented by the federal 

government, we must plan,” 

Emkes wrote in the letter dated 

Thursday. 

Emkes, who is Republican 

Gov. Bill Haslam’s chief Cabinet 

officer, led a team of state 

officials who met with ratings 

agencies Moody’s and Fitch in 

New York last week as part of an 

effort to keep Tennessee from 

losing its top credit rating. The 

meeting was arranged following 

Standard & Poor’s recent down- 

H.B. Beverly 

with over 25 of the most talented 

players to be found from the Tri- 

Cities area on this now increasingly 

popular historic CD release. The 

sheer number of musicians who 

participated in the project makes it 

one of, if not the biggest, recording 

projects ever undertaken in the Tri- 

Cities to this day. 

Finally realizing one of four 

life-long dreams, Beverly finally got 

to perform in Myrtle Beach in 2007 

with Jimmy Buffett’s legendary 

harmonica player Greg “Fingers” 

Taylor for the local Parrot Head 

Club’s annual fundraiser bash. 

His concert for Parrots and Tails 

III will be held at the Elizabethton 

Elks Lodge Water Park on Saturday, 

Aug. 27. The event runs from 

1 to 10 p.m. The lineup for entertainment 

is Mark White at 1 p.m.; 

Bloodkin at 2 p.m., H.B. Beverly at 

3 p.m., Sheriff Mathes and the Jailbirds 

at 4 p.m., T-Bone and Matt at 

5 p.m., Kim Lyons at 6 p.m. and 

Acoustifried at 7 p.m. 

Other activities planned during 

the benefit include a dunking tank, 

cornhole tournament and watermelon 

seed spitting competition. 

Concessions will also be available. 

Tenn. prepares to lose 

30 percent of federal funds 

Mark Emkes 

grade of U.S. government debt. 

Emkes said in an interview 

with The Associated Press earlier 

this week that his team stressed 

the willingness among the executive 

and legislative branches 

to make whatever cuts necessary 

to keep the state’s budget balanced. 

“We’ve told them time and 

time again that if we receive less 

money from the federal government, 

we have the political will 

to make those spending cuts,” 

Emkes said. “We’ve done it in 

the past, and we’ll do it in the 

future if necessary.” 

A full state delegation led by 

Haslam is scheduled to meet 

with all three ratings agencies 

next month. 

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To adopt a pet at the Elizabethton Animal Shelter, call 547- 6359 or visit the shelter at 253 Sycamore Shoals 

Road. The pets featured are being cared for at the shelter and are available for adoption. 

Photos by Brandon Hicks 

Amber is a one-year-old domestic 

short hair. She is a nice cat 

and would love to find a new 

home. Amber can be adopted at 

the Elizabethton Animal Shelter, 

where she is being temporarily 

cared for. 

Brandy is a one-year-old Jack 

Russell mix. She has lots of 

energy and loves to play. She 

would be a great friend. Brandy 

is being temporarily cared for at 

the Elizabethton Animal Shelter, 

where she can be adopted. 

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Dovie M. Forrester 

Dovie Monteen Forrester, 86, 

of Asbury Place in Johnson City, 

passed away Friday, August 19, 

2011, at Johnson City Medical 

Center. 

She was a native of Abilene, 

Texas, but had lived in Johnson 

City for the past 65 years. She 

was a daughter of the late Bennie 

and Pearl Briley Faulkner. 

She was also preceded in death by 

her husband, Ross D. Forrester; 

a brother, R.L. Faulkner; and a 

daughter, Pamela Sue Forrester. 

Mrs. Forrester was a member of Central Church of Christ for over 

50 years. She did volunteer work at the V.A. for 27 years. She was a 

member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary. 

Mrs. Forrester was a member of the Central Community Club, the 

Central Volunteer Fire Department and the Central Home Demonstration 

Club. 

Mrs. Forrester is survived by a son, David Kent Forrester of Johnson 

City; a daughter, Mary Nell Forrester Lilly (Ivan) of Johnson City; a 

sister, Mary Alice Carter of Abilene, Texas; two grandchildren, Ashley 

Lilly Cutshall (Jeremy) of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Holly Jessica 

Lilly (Greg) of Johnson City; two special great-grandchildren, Jasmine 

Irisa Lilly and Brayden Forrest Cutshall; and several nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services for Mrs. Forrester will be conducted at 2 p.m. 

Tuesday, August 23, from the Morris-Baker South Chapel with Mr. 

Tim Hall officiating. Interment services will follow in the Dry Hill 

Cemetery in Butler. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The 

family will receive friends at the funeral home from noon until 2 p.m. 

Tuesday. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made 

to the Washington County Chapter, American Lung Association, or 

Washington County Chapter, American Heart Association, 208 Sunset 

Drive, Johnson City, TN 37604. Online condolences may be sent to the 

family via www.morrisbaker.com. 

Arrangements are by Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation 

Services, 2001 Oakland Avenue, Johnson City. 

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• Dylan Matthew Roupas, 34, 2909 Chatham Ave., Johnson City, 

was arrested Thursday by Carter County Sheriff’s Department Lt. Jeff 

Markland on warrants charging him with violation of probation and 

two counts of failure to appear. 

• Terry Lee Williams, 42, 630 N. Center St., Johnson City, was arrested 

Thursday by CCSD Dep. Larry Vaughn on a warrant charging 

him with failure to appear. He is scheduled to appear in General Sessions 

Court on Sept. 20. 

• Ferrence John Molnar, 74, 101 Sapphire Drive, Elizabethton, was 

arrested Thursday by CCSD Dep. Mike Townsend on a warrants charging 

him with two counts of failure to appear. 

• Joshua Fox, 21, 103 Sequoyah Drive, Johnson City, was arrested 

Thursday by Elizabethton Police Department Ptl. John Bulla and 

charged with shoplifting and possession of Schedule III drugs. He is 

scheduled to appear in General Sessions Court on Sept. 20. 

3 football players at private 

school suspended for hazing 

NASHVILLE (AP) — Three 

high school football players at a 

private school in Nashville have 

been suspended for a hazing incident 

during a school retreat last 

weekend. 

Davidson Academy headmaster 

Bill Chaney says the three 

players were to be held out of 

the season-opening game Friday 

night. 

Chaney told the Tennessean 

the students were suspended from 

school and all activities, including 

football. 

Chaney says the school’s in- 

vestigation isn’t finished and 

more students could face punishment. 

The three students 

were not identified, and school 

officials did not describe the hazing 

incident that occurred at the 

retreat in Linden, Tenn. 

He says law enforcement officials 

have assured him there was 

“no criminal or sexual involvement.” 

Chaney says the suspensions 

are open-ended. 

Nashville Metro Police spokesman 

Don Aaron says the department 

received an anonymous tip 

about the incident. 

The family of Paul Larry Mottern would like to 

thank you for every prayer, call, visit, food, 

flowers and all other acts of kindness. 

The Best 

God saw he was getting tired 

And a cure was not to be. 

So God put His arms around him, 

And whispered “Come with Me.” 

With tearful eyes we watched him 

suffer, and saw him fade away. 

Although we loved him dearly, 

We could not make him stay. 

A golden heart stopped beating, 

Hard working hands to rest. 

God broke our hearts to prove to us… 

He only takes the best. 

Elaine, Richard, Tammy, Michael and 

Best Friend Bob & Maryetta 

Obituaries 

Ross R. Potter 

Ross Ray Potter, 81, of Elizabethton, 

passed away Friday, August 

19, 2011, at Johnson City Medical 

Center. 

A native of 

Carter County, he 

was a son of the 

late Horace Ray 

and Vada Loraine Williams Potter. 

He was born on Tin Can Alley 

(Spring Street) in Hampton on 

June 10, 1930 and moved to Valley 

Forge on July 30, 1948. 

Ross was a graduate of the Class of 1948 of Hampton High School. He 

was on the basketball and football teams for four years. Ross served four 

years in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict and was honorably 

discharged with the rank of Pipe Fitter 2nd Class. 

Ross worked at Beaunit Fibers for 29-1/2 years and was President of the 

Clerical Workers Union for eight years. He worked at American Air Filter for 

17 years, before retiring in 1993 due to a light stroke. He was Chief Stewart 

of the Sheet Metal Workers Union for eight years. He was a member of the 

Hampton First Baptist Church. 

Ross was elected Constable in 1982 and was Commander of the Carter 

County Constable Association for 16 years. He was a lifetime member of 

the Hampton-Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Department with the Rank of 

Lieutenant. 

Rosa P. Glover 

Rosa Peal Glover, 90, of Elizabethton, 

passed away Friday, August 

19, 2011, at Hillview Health 

Center. 

A native of Carter County, she 

was a daughter of the late James 

and Bessie Taylor Hurley. 

Mrs. Glover was a homemaker. 

She was a member of the Park 

Street Church of God of Prophecy. 

She was a loving mother and 

grandmother. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death her husband, 

William David Glover, September 24, 1993; a grandson, David Edward 

Kyte; three brothers, Buck, Guy and Rudy Hurley; and two sisters, Parlee 

Williams and Vergie Presnell. 

Mrs. Glover is survived by two daughters, Jerline Kyte and Nyoka 

Cynthia W. Wilson 

Cynthia W. “Cindy” Wilson, 

62, 220 Mayfield Drive, Elizabethton, 

suddenly went home to be 

with her Lord, on Saturday, August 

20, 2011, at Sycamore Shoals 

Hospital. 

She was the daughter of the late 

Joseph and Ruby Cress Wenzel and 

was born in Flint, Mich., although 

she had lived in Elizabethton most 

of her life. In addition to her parents, 

she was preceded in death by 

several aunts, uncles and cousins. 

Mrs. Wilson was a 1967 graduate of Unaka High School and a graduate 

of the first class in Medical Transcription at Herman Robinson Vocational 

School. She was employed by Appalachian Orthopaedic where 

she was supervisor of the Medical Transcription Department, following 

33 years of service. 

Mrs. Wilson was a very active member of Hunter First Baptist Church. 

For over 25 years she taught Children’s Church and she also worked in 

the Welcome Center. 

Larry M. Eller 

Larry Mac Daryl Eller, 78, of Elizabethton, passed away Friday, 

August 19, 2011, at his residence. 

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Stanley and 

Vada Norris Eller. 

Larry was a 1950 graduate of Happy Valley High 

School and a retired employee of Fleming Food, 

Johnson City. He was of the Baptist Faith. 

Larry served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. 

He was a member of the Carter County Hunting and Fishing 

Club, the Dashiell Masonic Lodge No. 238 and the American Legion 

Post 49. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, 

Belinda Eller, and two sisters, Gladys Meredith and Belva Lee 

Cox. 

Mr. Eller is survived by his wife of 26 years, Lola Henley Eller; 

three daughters, Phyllis Wheatley, Glenda Davis and husband 

Glenn and Claudia Cooper, all of Greeneville, Tenn.; three sons, 

Larry Eller II, Jacksonville, Fla., Mark S. Eller, Columbia, S.C., and 

In Loving Memory 

of 

Sandra Brock 

Happy Birthday 

& Anniversary 

We love you & miss you. 

Billy, Linda, Mike, 

Leslie & Kristen 

— NOTICE — 

WILSON CEMETERY 

ANNEX 

Will increase cemetery plots from 

$400.00 to $500.00 effective January 1, 2012. 

Due to the increase of upkeep. 

Anyone wishing additional plots or new 

plots before January 1, 2012 should call 

423-542-8114 or 423-474-2175 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Viola 

Faye Johnson Potter, August 15, 2004, and his fiancée, Jeanne Brumitt 

Leonard. 

Mr. Potter is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and 

Mitchell Vestal and Kimberly and Darren Denton, all of Valley Forge; two 

sons, Kevin and Keith Potter, both of Valley Forge; six grandchildren, Ashley 

Jones and her husband Chris, Patti English, Dalton Vestal, Brian and Jacob 

Potter and Trish Mann; two great-grandchildren, Coty and K.C. English; 

and his more than special family, Ronnie Gates, Bob and Shelia Trivette 

and Tim Lyons and his wife. 

Funeral services for Mr. Potter will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, August 

22, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Edwards, the 

Rev. Randy Johnson and the Rev. Bobby Stout officiating. Music will be 

provided by Ken Dugger. Graveside services and interment will be at 2 p.m. 

Tuesday, August 23, in the Potter Family Cemetery, Valley Forge. Active 

pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 1:15 

p.m. Tuesday, will be members of the Carter County Constables Association. 

Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Carter County Sheriff’s 

Department, members of the Elizabethton Police Department, members 

of the Hampton-Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Department, members of the 

Carter County Rescue Squad and friends of Hampton High School. The 

family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. 

Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion and the Tennessee 

National Guard. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 

1:15 p.m. Tuesday to go to the cemetery. Condolences to the Potter family 

may be e-mailed to mfc@chartertn.net. 

Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. 

Jane Glover Woods and husband Bruce, all of Elizabethton; a son and 

daughter-in-law, Raymond “Bud” and Patsy Glover, Johnson City; a 

sister, Addie Blevins, Elizabethton; four grandchildren, Lisa Glover 

Monforte, Brian Dwayne Glover, Randy Kyte and Dennis Keith Kyte; 

six great-grandchildren, Hayley Elizabeth Moss, Mason Lyle Moss, 

Kali Brooke Glover, Kamrin Beth Glover, Jamie Baggett and Jennifer 

Grindstaff; and a special friend, Brenda Fisher and daughter. 

Funeral services for Mrs. Glover will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, 

August 21, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Josh Baggett 

officiating. Interment will follow in the Garland Cemetery. Active 

pallbearers will be Andrew Young, Christopher Young, Richard 

Dugger, Paul Glover, Dennis Keith Kyte and Ronnie Hurley. Honorary 

pallbearers will be Harold Hartzog (deceased), Danny Glover (deceased), 

Sherrill Kyte, Michael Woods, Greg Hurley and nieces and 

nephews. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at 

the funeral home. Friends may also visit at the home of her daughter, 

Nyoka Woods, 194 Mayfield Drive, Elizabethton. Condolences to the 

Glover family may be e-mailed to mfc@chartertn.net. 


Mrs. Wilson is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Powell 

Wilson, of the home; a sister, Glenna Hardin and her husband, Richard, 

Elizabethton; and a brother-in-law and his wife, Jack W. and Juanita 

Wilson, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive. 

The funeral service for Mrs. Wilson will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, 

August 23, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, 

with Rev. Grant Whittenbarger officiating. Music will be under 

the direction of Patty Hodge and Tina Byrd. The family will receive 

friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, prior to 

the service, and at the home at other times. The graveside service and 

interment will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 24, at Happy 

Valley Memorial Park with Rev. E.L. Lawson officiating. Active pallbearers 

will be Richard Hardin, Lawrence Hodge, David Fletcher, Eddie Reece, 

Roger Shepard, Gary Eggers, Michael Wilson and Danny Wilson. 

Honorary pallbearers will be members of Hunter First Baptist Church 

and her many friends. Those wishing to attend are invited to meet the 

family at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday to go in procession 

to the cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting 

www.tetrickfuneralhome.com and signing the guestbook or by fax 

to (423) 542-9499. 

Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, is serving the Wilson family. 

Office: (423) 542-2232. Obituary Line: (423) 543-4917. 

David Banner and wife Tracy, Massapequa, N.Y.; two granddaughters, 

Megan Eller and Morgan Eller; a grandson, Kenny Eller; and a 

great-granddaughter, Karissa. 

Funeral services for Mr. Eller will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, 

August 21, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jeremy 

Rhoton officiating. Graveside services and interment will be at 1:30 

p.m. Monday, August 22, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active 

pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 1 

p.m. Monday, will be Ray Evans, Gary Evans, Kyle Evans, Danny Aikers, 

Glen Davis and Kenny Eller. Honorary pallbearers will be Dave 

Tester, Lowell Simmons, Harold McCracken, Charles Sparks, Bill 

Clark, Paul Dean Renfro, John Snyder, Jimmy Stevens and Johnny 

Fair. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at 

the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence. Military 

Honors will be provided by the American Legion and the Tennessee 

National Guard. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral 

home at 1 p.m. Monday to go to the cemetery. Condolences to the 

Eller family may be e-mailed to mfc@chartertn.net. 


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Opinion 

August is almost gone, 

time to prepare for autumn 

Check the calendar, and you may be surprised to find that August 

is almost over and that those occasional chilly breezes mean that another 

fall will soon be here. 

What has happened to August, anyhow? It is the month of seemingly 

endless picnics, hikes in the woods, swims in the lakes and 

end-to-end festivals and outdoor concerts — and increasingly heavy 

automobile traffic. It is a month of fun and excitement, along with 

sometimes frantic tension. It would be awful if it lasted forever. 

And of course it won’t. The rest of August will end with a whoop 

and quickly lead into September and Labor Day, that long weekend 

that marks the end of summer and the beginning of winter’s work. 

There will be some more warm and sunny days, naturally, the usual 

Indian summer bonus, but fall will be getting under way. 

What to do with the rest of August and the rest of summer? Lots of 

things that were planned in the spring were put off in favor of summer 

fun. 

Firewood for the winter is one of them. It should already have been 

stacked and drying in the side yard. Instead, the supplier may be out 

of seasoned wood, having accommodated other, more farsighted, 

customers. The thing to do is order a cord or more right now, get it 

stacked and covered with a tarp, and hope that it will do by the time 

the cold weather sets in. 

Another is sweaters. Shorts and T-shirts have been fine for summer, 

but a good sweater is essential when the days go chilly. Now is the time 

to get the old one washed or cleaned and maybe darned or patched at 

the elbows. 

And now is the time to start closing down vegetable or flower gardens, 

turning over the soil, maybe spading in some nutrients and 

getting them ready for new plantings in the spring. Spading some 

raw unsalted fish into a rhubarb bed is said to help it flourish next 

spring. 

Take a look at the roof. Get any missing shingles replaced and 

ready for winter storms. Check the windows to be sure that they can be 

closed tightly against bad weather. 

By no means let all this planning for winter interfere with enjoyment 

of what’s left of summer. Get out on a hike, take a dip, have 

some fun. But keep in mind that we soon will be heading into another 

winter. Changing seasons keep us on our toes and is fun in itself. Have 

a good one. 

—Bangor, Maine Daily News 

Would you prefer a smaller 

commission? Let us know 

Carter County Commission is presently made up of 24 members — 

three from each of the eight districts. The County Mayor has proposed 

downsizing the commission to 9 members or 16 members. Would you 

like to see a smaller commission? Check your choice and drop it by the 

Elizabethton STAR or mail it to Editor, Elizabethton STAR, P.O. Box 

1960, Elizabethton, TN 37644. 

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Editorial 

Readers Forum 

Reading the Bible together in 2011 

Verses For Aug. 21: John 4:43-54 1 Chronicles 17 Zechariah 6 

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United Way board, 

agencies thankful for help 

Editor: 

The United Way of Elizabethton/Carter County 

would like to express our gratitude to the community 

for giving us a great start to our 2011-2012 

campaign. The annual kick-off held at the Joe 

O’Brien Field was a complete success. Although a 

very hot evening, all our member agencies were in 

attendance along with many of their volunteers. 

Thanks to all those who participated which includes 

the Bulls Eye Band, Santa & Dunking Booth 

(Mr. Bill), Wal-Mart for all the gifts, Hale Ministries 

for a freezer, Ritchie’s for transporting the freezer 

and Pine Ridge Health Care for furnishing the ice 

cream and cake. Thanks to David McQueen for the 

players’ signed helmet that netted $75 with the help 

of the children in the community procuring the do- 

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Also, thanks to Bea Montgomery Farmers Insurance 

for contributing tickets. Lastly, thanks to the 

Elizabethton Twins for allowing us to join them in 

their Christmas In July event. 

We are very grateful to the fans who gave a donation 

of $5 for each ticket. Most of you already 

had a season ticket to get into the game and gave 

the additional donations. For your caring spirit for 

your community, the eight agencies and the United 

Way Board of Directors thank you. 

Sincerely, 

Anita Mains 

Executive Director 

United Way of Elizabethton/Carter County 

Utility customers bemoan 

late water payment fee 

Editor: 

I am writing this letter as a concerned citizen. Our 

water bill for the residents who live just on Crockett 

Lane is well over $90 to $100. When we citizens tried 

to get together to be added to the other water company 

up Stoney Creek, North Elizabethton Water Co-Op advised 

us that we couldn’t go to another water company, 

so guess what? They can charge any fee they 

want. Well, the bill gets paid every month, usually 

around $100, and sometimes higher. It’s funny that 

the people down the road with a bigger family only 

pay about $30 a month and they are with the other 

water company up Stoney Creek. 

My family pays their bill on time every month, but 

something very horrible happened in our family. I 

went to pay the water bill and it was one day late, and 

had never been late ever in the 15 years my parents 

have lived here. I had asked them to waive the $15 

late fee, but no matter my situation, they would not 

waive the fee because the board members voted on it. 

I asked them, please, just for the simple principle of 

good customer service, and they said no. I asked for 

the board members’ names and they gave them to me 

and advised me to go to a board meeting. I said I will 

go and the girl advised me that it wouldn’t matter, 

that they will not waive the fee. The point was not the 

fact that I had to pay $15, but where is the customer 

service and compassion in people? Why do other people 

only think of themselves? I will also be writing our 

congressman regarding this matter. 

Give honest, hard-working individuals a break. 

Juliana Pierce 


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Manmade 

objects, like 

the pyramids, 

have no 

spiritual power 

Dear Rev. Graham: I remember 

from my days in Sunday 

School that the ancient Israelites 

were slaves in Egypt for 

a long time. 

Do you think 

they might 

have built the 

pyramids? I’ve 

always been 

curious about 

Billy 

Graham 

MY 

ANSWER 

them, and 

whether or not 

pyramids have 

some spiritual 

significance or 

power. — F.B. 

Dear F.B.: The Bible doesn’t 

mention the pyramids, nor does 

it give any hint that the ancient 

Israelites were involved in constructing 

them. They may have 

seen them, but the Bible doesn’t 

say, nor does it attach any spiritual 

significance to the pyramids. 

In fact, the Bible tells us 

not to attach any spiritual significance 

or power to anything 

made by man. To do so would 

be idolatry — and the Bible 

is clear: Idolatry of any type is 

wrong because it’s a substitute 

for the living God. One of the 

Ten Commandments declares, 

“You shall not make for yourself 

an idol in the form of anything 

in heaven above or on the earth 

beneath or in the waters below” 

(Exodus 20:4). Ancient Egypt’s 

religion was idolatrous, and the 

Israelites weren’t to have anything 

to do with it. 

Some people today, I understand, 

attach mystical powers to 

pyramids or other objects (such 

as crystals). But I urge you not 

to be misled by ideas like this. 

God is not a mystical power that 

we can somehow capture for our 

own purposes. He is the sovereign 

God of the universe, who 

loves us and wants us to know 

Him and have a personal relationship 

with Him. 

How is this possible? It is possible 

because God has reached 

down to us in the person of His 

Son, Jesus Christ. He came to 

erase the barrier between us and 

God — a barrier caused by our 

sin. Turn to Him, for He alone 

can bring us to God. 

———— 

(Send your queries to “My 

Answer,” c/o Billy Graham, Billy 

Graham Evangelistic Association, 

1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, 

N.C., 28201; call 1-(877) 

2-GRAHAM, or visit the Web site 

for the Billy Graham Evangelistic 

Association: www.billygraham. 

org.) 

Where we began … 

The history of the Elizabethton STAR traces 

back to the Mountaineer, established in 1864. The 

Mountaineer was the first newspaper in Upper East 

Tennessee, changing hands and names numerous 

times over the years. On Oct. 1, 1955, Frank 

Robinson was named publisher. He purchased the 

paper in 1977. 

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Realtytransfers Generalsessions 

Realty transfers recorded in the Office of the Carter County Register 

of Deeds during the past week were as follows: 

Heartwood Holdings Co. Inc. to Peter Kneski et ux, Dist. 4, $25,000 

Trustees of Valley Forge Free Will Baptist Church to Valley Forge 

Free Will Baptist Church, Dist. 14, quitclaim 

Cham H. Percer, Jr., trustee of Neva D. Barfield Marital Trust to 

Lynnwood Barfield, Dist. 6, no consideration 

Carter County Bank to Steven Roop, Dist. 12, $45,000 

Steven Roop to Steven Roop and Jillian Thomas, Dist. 12, quitclaim 

Mildred Williams Boyd to Lewis J. Nemeth et ux, Dist. 10, $159,000 

Georgia L. Hopson et ux to Billy F. Snodgrass and Loretta Gail 

Fisher, Dist. 15, $72,000 

David H. Hampton, Sr. trustee of the David H. Hampton, Sr. and 

wife Barbara Rose Hampton Irrevocable Trust to Edward T. Hampton 

and David H. Hampton, Jr., Dist. 14, quitclaim 

Penny Lee Cole et al to Douglas R. Taylor, Dist. 13, quitclaim 

Sylvia Ballard to Sylvia Ballard et vir, Dist. 2, quitclaim 

Bob Ballard et ux to David T. Bricker et ux, Dist. 2, $116,865 

Northeast Community Credit Union to Ann Ruth Simon, Dist. 15, 

$135,000 

Buzie Joe Moffitt to Kristy Moffitt Jenkins et vir, Dist. 13, quitclaim 

Ronald Sutton et ux to Shelvy Jean Fore and Christopher Lee Fore, 

Dist. 2, $95,000 

Steven L. Turner et ux to Thomas S. Lane and Terri L. Lane, Dist. 

9, $114,000 

Ruth Johnson to James Lloyd Johnson et al, Dist. 14, quitclaim 

Jesse Edward Frye to Jesse Edward Frye and Sandra Louise Tippett, 

Dist. 11, quitclaim 

Terry Wayne Barnett to Katherine Louise Doss, Dist. 5, quitclaim 

Tennessee Housing and Development Administration to the Secretary 

of Housing and Urban Development, Dist. 9, $52,010 

United States of America to Tenn. Department of Transportation 

(for easements necessary for right-of-way construction and maintenance 

of Gap Creek Road, State Route 362, five parcels of land involved) 

Elizabeth J. Padgham to Barbara Jane Rhodes and Nancy F. 

Padgham, Dist. 10, quitclaim 

Grace Rouse Hunt to Grace Hunt Trust, quitclaim 

Bemberg Shopping Center to Shawn M. Miller, Dist. 15, $259,000 

Salvatore Caccamo to Salvatore Caccamo and Maryann Green Owens 

$10,000 

Merle J. Harms et ux to Perry Perkins et ux, Dist. 9, $50,000 

Joyce Pierce to Joshua K. Lipford, Dist. 8, $500 

Brad Hamlin et ux to Richard S. Hamlin et ux, Dist. 1, $205,000 

Larry J. Estep to Bonnie Beatrice Estep, Dist. 9, quitclaim 

David Allen Goodwin and Mary Lou Street to Norman Richard Kyte, 

Jr. et ux, Dist. 14, $71,000 

Melissa Moreland, Special Commissioner, to Larry Eggers, 

$1,804.62 

Freddie Mac to Grayson Owen, Dist. 6, $57,955 

Tim J. Street et ux to Daniel Phillips, Dist. 17, $38,000 

Documents recorded this week included notices of liens placed by 

the Tennessee Department of Revenue against Bluegrass Development 

LLC, 212 William Brewer Road, Roan Mountain; Premier Respiratory 

Equipment, Erwin; and Peters Concrete Finishing, 131 Industrial 

Drive, Elizabethton. The liens were for nonpayment of taxes. 

The note of a federal tax lien was recorded against James Devlise 

L. Longo, 305 Aviation Drive, for unpaid taxes in the amount of 

$3,019.60. 

FYI 

Marriage Licenses 

Michael Paul Lloyd Birchfield and Bobbi Glenn Swearingen, 218 

Apple Tree Lane, Elizabethton. 

Michael John Biskupski and Sherry Susan Edwards Davis, 610-1/2 

Hattie Ave., Elizabethton. 

Bradford Craig Bunten and Jennifer Aileen Worley Wolfe, 1089 Riverside 

Road, Bluff City. 

David Lyn Milhorn and Stephanie Renee Oliver McConnell, 108 

Hartley Road, Elizabethton. 

Paul Samuel Miller and Josephine Marion Hart Eoff, 183 Mayfield 

Drive, Elizabethton. 

Timothy Duane Pierce and Melissa Lee Kinch, 431 West G St., Apt. 

9, Elizabethton. 

Bobby Bruce Rains and Gwendolyn Jeannette Shaw, 371 B Jenkins 

Hollow Road, Elizabethton. 

Layne Thomas Shaw and Camila Goncalves Neves, 114 Victor 

Drive, Johnson City. 

Christopher Jason Shores and Shondar Keye McKinney, 1000 Grndstaff 

Ave., Elizabethton. 

Ryan Neal Snyder and Rachel Marie Fearns, 128 Ensor Nidiffer 

Road, Elizabethton. 

Jody Calloway Stonecipher and Sarah Renee Mathes, 806 Dennis 

Cove Road, Hampton. 

Alexander Reed Summerford and Arhantza Selene Brito, 1207 7th 

Ave., Decatur, Ala. 

Nathaniel Scott Whitson and Laura Elizabeth Morrow, 1456 D. Elliott 

Road, Hampton. 

Circuit Court 

Ally Financial Services, Inc. vs. Ronald Carr (appeal). 

Rebecca Pearson vs. Michael Pearson (divorce). 

State of TN vs. Gary B. Foster, Sandra Foster (condemnation). 

Angela Julian vs. Charles Julian (divorce). 

Judy Peters vs. Conley Peters (divorce). 

Luther Woods etal vs. Angela Lyons (damage tort). 

Jamie McNeal vs. Delores Kane (damage tort). 

Sharon Andrews vs. Robert Andrews (divorce). 

Carter County, Tenn. vs. Inmate Communications Corp. etal (damage. 

Chancery Court 

Bank of America, N.A. (USA) vs. Harry W. Powell, Linda M. Powell 

(contract debt). 

Jodi Eileen Howald Grindstaff vs. David Marshall Grindstaff Sr. (divorce. 

Aug. 15 

James Taylor Blackburn III, 

driving on a revoked license: capias 

issued. 

Michael Wayne Fair, driving 

on a suspended license: $50 fine 

and court costs, 5 months 29 days 

suspended. 

Donna J. Green, worthless 

check: capias issued. 

Stephen E. Green, worthless 

check: capias issued. 

Robert Shaun Hicks, theft, 

tattooing without a license: capias 

issued. 

Chadwick Rambo, contempt: 

10 days. 

Alan Mark Riddle, driving on 

a suspended license: capias issued. 

Todd Allen Bennet, contempt: 

10 days; driving on a suspended 

license (third offense): $50 fine 

and court costs, 5 months 29 

days suspended except 5 days. 

Terry Scott Bolton, violation 

of probation: 30 days. 

Charles Jarvis Carden, two 

counts of contempt: each count 

10 days; driving on a revoked license 

(second offense): $50 fine 


days suspended except 2 days. 

Joann Elizabeth Copas, possession 

of Schedule II drugs for 

resale, delivery of Schedule II 

drugs: bound over. 

Travis Demond Estell, contempt: 

10 days. 

Doretha L. Hammonds, violation 


Jordan Paige Hensley, violation 

of probation: probation extended 

11 months 29 days. 

Brian E. Hoilman, contempt: 

10 days. 

Shannon Rochelle Holtsclaw, 

contempt: 10 days. 

Jordan William Hughes, contempt: 

10 days. 

Garry Bennett Linthicum, 

violation of probation (second 

offense): 109 days. 

William Joseph Perkins, probation 

extended 11 months 29 

days. 

Frank McKenzie Revels, violation 

of probation: 30 days; assault 

SundayAug. 21 

The Shell Family Reunion will be 

held at Roan Mountain State Park, Picnic 

Shelter No. 3, beginning at 1 p.m. Those 

attending are asked to bring a covered 

dish and family memorabilia. Lunch will 

be served at 1:30 p.m. All members are 

encouraged to attend. For more information, 

call Marsha Ward at 794-7992 or Jack 

McKinney at 474-3493. 

Descendants of Ruby and Addie 

Birchfield Gouge and Emmert and 

Bettie Gouge Collins will hold their annual 

reunion at Little Doe Freewill Baptist 

Church Fellowship Hall. Lunch will be 

served at 1 p.m. Those attending are asked 

to bring a covered dish to share. For more 

information, call Sonia at 725-4591. 

The Green Pastures Group of Alcoholics 

Anonymous will meet at 8 p.m. in 

the Conference Room at Crossroads, 413 E. 

Elk Ave., Elizabethton. 

MondayAug. 22 

Take Off Pounds Sensibly, or TOPS, 

will meet at First Baptist Church, 212 

East F St., Elizabethton, on Mondays with 

weighing in from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Meeting 

begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information, 

call 543-6540. 

TuesdayAug. 23 



the Conference Room at Crossroads, 413 

East Elk Ave., Elizabethton. 

Carter County Democratic Women 

will meet at the Lone Star Steakhouse, 

Highway 19E, Elizabethton. Those wishing 

to eat will meet at 5:15 p.m. and the business 

meeting will begin at 6 p.m. The topic 

of discussion will be the “Muster on the 

Mount.” Other information is available on 

the party website at www.carterdems.com. 

WednesdayAug. 24 

Final Planning Meeting for the 

Elizabethton High School Class of 1957 

annual fall reunion and scholarship fundraising 

event will be held at 1 p.m. at Shell 

and Associates. All classmates are invited to 

attend the planning session. The two-day 

reunion will be held Sept. 2-3 at the Best 

Western Hotel in Johnson City. The dinner 

will be on Sept. 3 at the Peerless Restau- 

under domestic violence: $25 

fine and court costs, 11 months 

29 days suspended, 11 months 29 

days Crossroads, attend domestic 

violence counseling; driving on a 

suspended license: $50 fine and 

court costs, 5 months 29 days 

suspended except 2 days. 

Travis Grover Richardson, two 

counts of worthless checks: each 

count $10 fine and court costs, 

11 months 29 days suspended 

except 109 days. 

Robert Paul Shank, violation 

of probation (second offense): 

109 days. 

Stormy Matias Simerly, violation 


Wesley Eugene Stewart, violation 


Aug. 16 

Derek Todd Adams, driving 

on a suspended license: capias 

issued. 

John William Allman, five 

counts of vandalism: each count 

$25 fine and court costs, 11 

months 29 days suspended, 11 

months 29 days Crossroads. 

David Blevins, stalking: capias 

issued. 

Dylan Scott Bowers, aggravated 

assault: bound over. 

Terry A. Bridgeman, hindering 

a secured creditor: bound 

over. 

Steven L. Colon, aggravated 


Derrick Davis, reckless endangerment: 

$50 fine and 


suspended, 11 months 29 days 

Crossroads. 

Kara Dison, two counts of 

worthless check: each count $10 


29 days suspended, 11 months 

29 days unsupervised probation. 

Michael Edward Dugger, 

possession of Schedule II drugs: 

dismissed; possession of drug 

paraphernalia: $250 fine and 



Crossroads; public intoxication: 

$50 fine and court costs, 30 days 

suspended. 

Clarence Gobble, worthless 

check: $10 fine and court costs, 

11 months 29 days suspended, 

11 months 29 days unsupervised 

probation. 

Fernando Martinez Hernandez, 

DUI: $350 fine and court 

costs, 11 months 29 days suspended 

except 2 days. 

Daniel Raymond Honeycutt, 

pawning or conveying property 

over $1,000: bound over. 

Jeremiah Joe Hopson, public 

intoxication: $50 fine and court 

costs, 30 days suspended. 

Michael David Hughes, violation 

of probation: dismissed. 

Eric Michael Johnson, contributing 

to the delinquency of 

a minor, attempted aggravated 

statutory rape: bound over. 

Zachary Sam Johnson, driving 

on a suspended license: capias 

issued. 

Sharon Kay Lewis, possession 

of Schedule II drugs: $850 fine 


days suspended, 11 months 29 

days Crossroads; possession of 

Schedule IV drugs: $350 fine 


days suspended, 11 months 29 

days Crossroads; possession of 

Schedule VI drugs: dismissed; 

possession of unlawful drug 

paraphernalia: $250 fine and 



Crossroads. 

Maison J. Little, aggravated 


Timothy Maney, aggravated 

assault under domestic violence: 

bound over. 

Donald R. Miller, two counts 

of vandalism, aggravated assault 

under domestic violence, 

assault: charges dismissed. 

Timothy Wayne Peters, public 

intoxication: capias issued. 

Juan Martinez Ramirez, 

DUI: $350 fine and court costs, 

11 months 29 days suspended 

except 2 days; implied consent: 

dismissed. 

Luis Eleno Ramirez, driving 

on a suspended license: $50 fine 


suspended; texting while driving: 

Comingup 

rant. Deadline for reservations has been 

extended through Aug. 23 and checks may 

be dropped off at Shell and Associates. For 

questions or more information, call Kathryn 

Brickey at 391-0699, Duane Ryan at 

928-8614 or Charlotte Campbell at 543- 

1363 or email ehs57class@yahoo.com. 

ThursdayAug. 25 

The Buladeen Citizens Center 

Club, 2819 Highway 91, Stoney Creek, 

will meet at 7 p.m. All members are urged 

to attend. The club is still searching for 

“Stoney Creek Memories,” which can include 

mementos about schools, ball teams, 

churches, people and much more. Members 

are especially looking for pictures and 

information of the former Midway School 

on Stoney Creek. For further information, 

contact Steve and Ann Stenstream at sastenstream@yahoo.com, 

or Marie Osborne 

at 474-2511 or Pat at 474-3598 or email at 

ladyseawolfe1234@hotmail.com. 

The Roan Mountain 12-Step 

Group of Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 

at 7 p.m. at Magill Presbyterian Church, 

296 Highway 143, Roan Mountain. 

FridayAug. 26 

The Elizabethton Senior Dance 

Club will hold a dance at the Elizabethton 

Elks Lodge, No. 1847, 1000 N. Sycamore 

St., from 7 to 10 p.m. Music will be provided 

by the Rambling Rose Band. Those 

attending are asked to bring finger foods to 

share. There is a $6 door charge. 

Southern Countrymen Band will 

perform at the Outdoorsman’s Building, 

4535 Highway 11W, Kingsport, from 7:30 

to 10:30 p.m. Admission is $5. For more 

information, call Daryl Goodman at 943- 

5600. 





SaturdayAug. 27 

The annual family reunion for 

descendants of Phillip and Catherine 

Greenwell Finney will be held 

at Elk River Baptist Church Fellowship 

Hall, Highway 321, Butler. Lunch will be 

served at 1 p.m. Those attending are asked 

to bring a covered dish and drink to share. 

dismissed. 

Timothy Ray Reed, violation 

of an order of protection: capias 

issued. 

Jessica K. Smithpeters, driving 

on a suspended license: capias issued, 

Matthew A. Thorn, driving on 

a suspended license: bound over. 

Edward T. Timbs, two counts 

of reckless endangerment: each 

count $50 fine and court costs, 

11 months 29 days suspended except 

20 days, 11 months 29 days 

Crossroads; two counts of evading 

arrest: each count $25 fine and 


suspended except 12 days; driving 

on a revoked license: $50 fine 


suspended; theft: $50 fine and 



Crossroads, attend Shoplifters Alternative; 

assault: dismissed; joyriding: 

$50 fine and court costs, 

11 months 29 days suspended, 11 

months 29 days Crossroads. 

Wayne Garvin Buchanan, 

public intoxication: $50 fine and 

court costs, 30 days suspended. 

Danny Ray Guinn, contempt: 

10 days. 

Stacy Ann Scholten, violation 

of probation (second offense): 

probation extended 11 months 

29 days. 

Aug. 17 

Joshua James Collins, violation 

of probation: 30 days; driving 

on a suspended license (third 

offense): $50 fine and court costs, 

5 months 29 days suspended except 

50 days; contempt: 10 days. 

Dusty Roy Miller, contempt: 

10 days; violation of probation: 

30 days; violation of probation 

(second offense): dismissed. 

Billy Wayne Napier, vandalism 

under domestic violence: $25 


29 days suspended, 11 months 29 

days Crossroads. 

Billy Chuck Oaks, violation of 

probation: 30 days. 

Eric Troy Schaag, two counts 

of violation of probation: each 

count 30 days. 

For more information, call 542-8992 or 

768-3387. 

The Southern Countrymen Band 

will perform from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at 

Ruth’s Music and Dance Hut, 700 Sycamore 

St., Elizabethton. Admission is $6. 

For more information, call Ruth Street at 

542-8496. 

Distribution for Angel Food Orders 

taken for the August menu will be 

held at First Christian Church, 513 Hattie 

Ave., Elizabethton, from 8 to 9 a.m. For 

more information, call 542-5651 for more 

information. 

The Knight Cemetery Decoration 

will be held at the Knight Cemetery 

on Hampton Creek Road in Roan Mountain. 

The decoration will follow a covered 

dish meal at noon at Gray’s Presbyterian 

Church Fellowship Hall on Hampton Creek 

Road. A family cousin from Canada, Ellen 

Wendt, will be attending. Those attending 

are asked to bring covered dishes, dessert 

and drinks. Please RSVP by calling Larry at 

547-0764 or Patsy at 542-4940. 

SundayAug. 28 



the Conference Room at Crossroads, 413 E. 

Elk Ave., Elizabethton. 

MondayAug. 29 

Take Off Pounds Sensibly, or TOPS, 

will meet at First Baptist Church, 212 

East F St., Elizabethton, on Mondays with 

weighing in from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Meeting 

begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information, 

call 543-6540. 

TuesdayAug. 30 





Calendar items for Comingup are 

welcomed. They should be submitted in 

writing at least 48 hours before the event. 

Mail items to the Elizabethton Star, P.O. 

Box 1960, Elizabethton, TN 37644, fax 

to 423-542-2004, bring by our office at 

300 S. Sycamore St., Elizabethton, TN, or 

e-mail to calendar@starhq.com.


Appalachian Fair opens Monday for five-day run 

GRAY — When the 2011 Appalachian 

Fair opens this year, 

the theme will be “Celebrating 

85 Years of Memories.” The fair 

opens on Monday, Aug. 22, and 

continues through Saturday, 

Aug. 27. 

A 3-day season pass is $18 

and a six-day season pass is $36. 

Free grandstand seating is available 

with gate admission of $8 

for adults and $3 children 6-11 

when accompanied by an adult. 

The opening night of the fair 

ABINGDON, Va. — Food City 

officials recently announced that 

country music artist Billy Dean 

will serve as Honorary Starter for 

the Friday, Aug. 26, Food City 250 

at Bristol Motor Speedway. 

“We’re honored to have such 

an extremely talented artist represent 

our company as Honorary 

Starter of the upcoming Food 

City 250,” said Steven C. Smith, 

Food City president and chief executive 

officer. 

Billy Dean’s versatility as an 

entertainer has garnered him 

over two decades of hits and numerous 

awards. Dean’s debut album 

“Young Man” was released 

on Capital Records in 1990, 

along with his single “Only Here 

For a Little While,” which peaked 

at No. 3 on the Billboard charts. 

Dean co-authored his second 

single “Somewhere In My Broken 

Heart” with Hall of Fame 

songwriter Richard Leigh, which 

soared all the way to number one 

and was nominated for a Grammy. 

“Somewhere In My Broken 

Heart” went on to win The Academy 

of Country Music’s Song of 

The Year, earning Dean his first 

is always exciting. And it is particularly 

exciting for the young 

women vying for the title of 

“Fairest of the Far” for 2011. The 

Fairest of the Fair contest will be 

staged at 8 p.m. on opening day 

at the Museum Stage. 

The winner will preside at this 

year’s fair; she will also receive 

a cash award and represent the 

Appalachian Fair in the Tennessee 

Fairest of the Fair contest in 

January. The contestants will be 

judged on poise, beauty and per- 

platinum album and Country 

Music’s TOP NEW MALE VOCAL- 

IST OF THE YEAR award. Billy 

Dean’s music has sold millions 

worldwide and includes 11 top 

10 singles and five number 1’s, 

along with several acting credits. 

For more information on Billy 

Dean, visit his website at www. 

billydean.com. 

Each year, Food City selects an 

individual to serve as the event 

honorary starter. A number of 

public officials and well-known 

figures have been privileged to 

drop the green flag on one of the 

most popular venues in the Nationwide 

Series. 

sonality. 

Brittany Holloway is the 2010 

Fairest of the Fair and she will 

crown the new queen. In other 

pageantry, the Little Miss Contests 

will begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, 

Aug. 23. 

The Youth Talent Contest is 

set for 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 

25. The winner will go on to compete 

in the Youth Talent Contest 

at the Tennessee Valley A&I Fair 

in Knoxville in September. 

The annual Baby Show will 

Race Week... 

Billy Dean selected as honorary 

starter for BMS Food City 250 

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — America’s 

No. 1 sausage brand, Johnsonville 

Sausage, is teaming up 

with Bristol volunteers to raise 

money for Second Harvest Food 

Bank — with the great flavor of 

Johnsonville Brats. 

The Johnsonville Big Taste 

Grill — the world’s largest touring 

grill — will be rolling into 

town on Thursday, Aug. 25, firing 

up the grill at Food City Race 

Night. The semi-truck-sized grill 

weighs in at 53,000 pounds and 

measures 65 feet long, 20 feet 

high and 6 feet in diameter. It 

has the ability to hold up to 10 

grillers, preparing 750 brats at 

a time — that’s 2,500 brats an 

hour! 

During its visit, event-goers 

will have the opportunity to 

sample Johnsonville Brats, fresh 

off the Big Taste Grill, and make 

a donation to support Second 

Harvest. 

The Johnsonville Big Taste 

Grill has a history of helping 

communities like Bristol. Since 

it was first introduced in 1995, 

as part of Johnsonville Sausage’s 

50th anniversary celebration, the 

Big Taste Grill has helped raise 

more than $3 million for charitable 

groups and organizations 

throughout North America. 

The Big Taste Grill travels 

year-round throughout North 

America, grilling brats and helping 

raise money for deserving 

organizations. In addition to 

countless local events including 

state fairs, community festivals 

and air shows, the grills have 

also appeared at a number of 

major events over the years. For 

Billy Dean 

“I would like to thank Food 

City for giving me this once in a 

lifetime opportunity to enjoy the 

need for speed,” said Dean. 

Food City is Bristol Motor 

Speedway’s longest running 

sponsor and the second longest 

in NASCAR motor sports. The 

Food City 250 gets under way at 

7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, followed 

by the IRWIN Tools Night 

Race at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 

27. Qualifying begins at 3:40 

p.m. on Friday. Tickets are still 

available and may be purchased 

at www.bristoltix.com or by calling 

the BMS ticket office at 989- 

6900. 

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be fundraiser for Second Harvest 

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“The Big Taste Grill is a great 

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All are welcome to head to 

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be on Saturday, Aug. 27. 

This year’s fair is packed full 

of great entertainment for all 

ages. Main stage shows will again 

be nightly at 8 p.m. 

On Monday, Jerrod Niemann 

will be performing. His hits include 

“One More Drinkin’ Song,” 

“What Do You Want,” Lover, 

Lover,” and many more 

Tuesday, Aug. 23, Frankie 

Ballard will be performing on 

the main stage. Hits include “A 

Buncha Girls.” 

As the area prepares 

for the onslaught of 

race fans and RV’s, 

the folks at Food City 

are gearing up for the 

annual Food City Race 

Night, which paves the 

way for a weekend of 

action-packed Nationwide 

and Sprint Cup 

racing at one of NA- 

SCAR’s most popular 

venues. The event will 

take place on Thursday, Aug. 25, 

on State Street in downtown Bristol, 

VA/TN. Food City has hosted 

the highly popular event, which 

has contributed over $500,000 

in proceeds to area non-profits 

for nearly 25 years. 

Join Food City as they honor 

Jeff Gordon, four-time NASCAR 

Cup Series Champion and driver 

of the #24 Drive to End Hunger 

Chevrolet, and Jimmie Johnson, 

five-time NASCAR champion and 

driver of the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, 

during on-state ceremonies 

beginning at 5:30 p.m. Country 

music sensation Rodney Atkins 

will take the stage from 7:30 

until 8:45 p.m. for a live concert 

performance. Atkins’ 2006 platinum-selling 

album “If You’re 

Going Through Hell” produced 

an amazing four number one 

hits and the Number One country 

song of the year in 2006 and 

2007. In 2009, he charted his 

fifth number one single with 

“It’s America,” followed by a 

number of other chart topping 

releases, earning him the Academy 

of Country Music’s Top 

New Male Vocalist award, five 

other ACM nominations and 

two Country Music Association 

Wednesday, Aug. 24, Thompson 

Square, who sings “Are You 

Gonna Kiss Me or Not,” and “I 

Got You,” will perform. 

Performing Thursday, Aug. 

25, will be Colt Ford, who performs 

“She Likes to Ride in 

Trucks,” “Chicken and Biscuits,” 

and many more. 

Friday, Aug. 26, will be Justin 

Moore. His hits include “Small 

Town USA,” “If Heaven Weren’t 

So Far Away” and many more. 

Saturday, Aug. 27, Bradley 

nominations. 

Fans can expect a fun-filled 

evening jam-packed with driver 

autograph sessions, show cars, 

simulators, souvenir trailers, entertainment 

and a smorgasbord 

of free food samples. The action 

will get under way at 1 p.m. and 

continue until 9 p.m. $5 advance 

tickets are available at area Food 

City locations. Tickets will be $6 

on the day of the event. Children 

12 and under are admitted free 

of charge. Proceeds from the 

event will benefit Holston Home 

for Children and Heaven of Rest 

Rescue Mission. 

Food City has already received 

confirmation from several 

big name drivers and attractions, 

with more expected 

in. Among those already confirmed 

are Greg Biffle, Clint 

Bowyer (300 wristbands will be 

given out from autograph table 

beginning at 4 p.m.), Todd 

Bodine, Eric McClure, Morgan 

Shepherd, Steve Wallace, Elliott 

Sadler, Robby Gordon, David 

Starr, Timmy Hill, Derrike Cope 

and Caleb Holman. 

Special appearances will also 

be made by Hermie Sadler of 

SPEED Channel, Miss Food City 

Elizabeth Robinette, John Earn- 

Gaski will be taking the stage. His 

current hit is “Mr. Bartender.” 

While many people go to the 

fair to enjoy the midway and the 

entertainment, many others also 

want to view the various exhibits 

in the Farm and Home Building, 

which includes arts & crafts, 

canned goods, holiday needlework, 

photography, field crops, 

honey horticulture, floral entries 

and creative coking. 

The fair offers more than 

$150,000 in premiums. 

Bristol State Street... 

Race Night Thursday will feature drivers, 

food, entertainment and much more 

Clint 

Bowyer 

Todd 

Bodine 

Robbie 

Gordon 

hardt, USAR Pro Cup 

driver Blake Jones, 

Legend driver Zack 

Walton, UARA drivers 

Candace Muzny and 

Kaleb Pressley, Whelen 

All-America driver 

Nick Cole, Late Model 

drivers Cody McMahan, 

Brandon Rogers 

and Matthew Eades, 

Lonesome Pine drivers 

Harold Crook, 

Ryan Stiltner, Kevin Wolfe, 

Drew Shortridge and Dwayne 

Mullins, Legend drivers Paul 

Lewis, Gary Potter and Brownie 

King, Go-Kart driver Brandon 

Morris, Crew Chief Shane Wilson, 

NASCAR Artist Sam Bass, 

book authors David McGee and 

Joe Tennis and the Food City Big 

Cart. 

Live entertainment on two 

stages is schedule to begin at 

1 p.m. and will feature Cody 

Shuler & Pine Mtn. Railroad, 

Cadillac Blue, Jonathon Birchfield, 

Rhonda Vincent & The 

Rage and many others. 

Free food sampling will be 

available from 4 until 9 p.m., 

while supplies last. Shuttle services 

will be available from 11 

a.m. until 10 p.m. Pick-up and 

drop-off locations include: the 

Bruton Smith Building (front 

entrance) at Bristol Motor 

Speedway; Tower 9/Speedway 

Blvd. at BMS; Hwy. 11E & Whitetop 

Road; Hwy. 394 and Whitetop 

Road; Hwy. 394 & Copperhead 

Road and the Bristol Mall 

- Exit 1 off I-81. The event site is 

just minutes from Bristol Motor 

Speedway. 

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Local SALT Council to hold 

Health/Safety Fair Tuesday 

FROM STAFF REPORTS 

The fourth annual Health and Safety Fair will take place on Tuesday, 

Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

The event is sponsored by the Carter County/ Elizabethton SALT 

Council and will take place at the Annex Building of the Health Department, 

located at 403 East G Street in Elizabethton. 

There are several new booths this year with health information 

and screenings. Some tests will include blood pressure, blood glucose, 

an eye exam, allergy test and more. Also new this year, there will be 

information on the benefits of bee pollen. 

The SALT Council (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) will 

distribute File of Life and Yellow Dot. The Council will also have information 

on Project Lifesaver during the event. 

All are welcome to attend. 

Roe sets staff office hours 

in county on Sept. 7 & 21 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. 

Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. 

(TN-01), announced he will 

send staff to hold office hours 

in Elizabethton on Wednesday, 

Sept. 7, and Wednesday, Sept. 21, 

at the Carter County Courthouse 

from 2 to 4 p.m. Roe’s staff will 

be available to assist First District 

constituents. 

Some of the ways that Roe’s 

district offices can be of assistance: 

• Senior Citizens: Social Security 

and disability 

• Students: Financial aid, en- 

trance to U.S. Service Academies 

• Veterans: VA claims and 

military service problems 

• Small Business: SBA loan 

applications, technical assistance 

and interpretation of federal regulations 

• Home Buyers: FMHA, FHA 

and VA home loan application 

problems 

• Local Governments: Disaster 

assistance, regulation compliance 

and federal grant application 

problems 

• Taxpayers: IRS tax problems 

Appalachian Trail Conservancy 

launches Family Hiking Day 

HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — On September 24 the Appalachian 

Trail Conservancy (ATC), along with its 31 Trail Clubs, will be 

launching Family Hiking Day. Supported in part by REI, Family 

Hiking Day is an opportunity to introduce families to the Appalachian 

Trail (A.T.), and all of the benefits that come from being 

active and spending time outdoors. The event will be held on 

National Public Lands Day and coordinating with First Lady Michelle 

Obama’s Let’s Move! Initiative. 

Family Hiking Day, a program developed by the ATC, is an initiative 

to get people of all ages and experience levels outside and 

active. Hiking on the A.T. is a good source of physical exercise that 

provides a space for exploration of local natural resources and the 

opportunity to create lasting memories that will encourage longterm 

appreciation of protected public lands. 

The ATC will be providing resources, games and activities, and 

a list of hikes for families to use in order to explore the A.T. in a 

fun, safe and engaging way. In addition, the ATC is also encouraging 

families to submit their stories online for a chance to win 

prizes and have their story shared with the A.T. community. 

“The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is excited to launch this 

effort to get families outdoors and active on the Trail,” stated 

Jeanne Mahoney, Volunteer Resources Coordinator of the ATC. 

“Hiking with your family is an adventure, and there is plenty to 

see and do on the A.T. Having a brief, fun hiking activity can enhance 

the experience for all. Whether your Trail leads to a stream, 

wetland, field, or forest, you will find a whole new world to explore 

with your senses, even if you think you already know the place 

well!” 

The A.T. is one of the longest continuously marked footpaths in 

the world, measuring roughly 2,180 miles in length. The Trail goes 

through 14 states along the crests and valleys of the Appalachian 

mountain range from the southern terminus at Springer Mountain, 

Ga., to the Trail’s northern terminus at Katahdin, Maine. Known 

as the “A.T.,” it has been estimated that 2-3 million people visit 

the Trail every year. Completed in 1937, the A.T. is a unit of the 

National Park System. It is managed under a unique partnership 

between the public and private sectors that includes, among others, 

the National Park Service, the USDA Forest Service, an array of state 

agencies, the ATC, and 31 local Trail-maintaining clubs. 

For more information about Family Hike Day, resources for 

hiking with your family, or to enter ATC’s family hiking story contest, 

visit www.appalachiantrail.org/FamilyHike. 

Jackee Taylor Johnston 

Announcing 

Jackee Taylor 

Johnston 

State Farm 

Agent 

(formerly Gene Sams office) 

Visit Jackee to discuss your 

insurance and financial needs 

1000 West G Street 

Elizabethton, Tennessee 37643 

423-542-2168 

In October 2007, gold sold for about $740 an ounce. A little more than a year later, it rose above $1,000 for the first time. It 

climbed gradually for the next two years. Then in March 2011, it began rocketing up. On Friday it traded above $1,793 an ounce just 

shy of this week’s record of $1,801. 

New York 

The new American gold rush 

Gold hits record high, near $1,830 

The price of gold hit its latest record high, near $1,830 an ounce, as 

investors spooked by the prospect of a return to recession sought out safety 

Thursday in the precious metal. 

Welcome to the new American gold rush. The price of gold is on a 

remarkable run, setting a record seemingly every other day. Stomachchurning 

volatility in the stock market this month has only made investors 

covet gold more. Some want it as a safe investment for turbulent 

times. What worries some investors is that many others are buying simply 

because the price is rising and they want to make money fast 

In October 2007, it sold for about $740 an ounce. A little over a year 

later, it rose above $1,000 for the first time. This past March, it began rocketing 

up. On Wednesday, it traded above $1,793 an ounce, just shy of last 

week’s record of $1,801. 

Gold hits a sweet spot among the elements: It’s rare, but not too rare. 

It’s chemically stable; all the gold ever mined is still around. And it can be 

divided into small amounts without losing its properties. 

Ultimately, though, gold is valuable because we all agree it is. It was 

used around the world as a currency for thousands of years, and then it 

gave value to paper currencies for a couple of hundred more. 

Now, in a time of turmoil, from the credit downgrade and debate over 

raising the debt limit in the U.S. to the growing financial crisis in Europe 

to worries of slow growth across the globe, gold is dazzling investors. 

Since the financial crisis in 2008, central banks around the world have 

bought gold as a hedge against their foreign currency holdings. Earlier 

this month, South Korea announced it had bought gold for the first time 

in more than 10 years. 

To head off a rush, Nixon “closed the gold window,” essentially saying 

that confidence in the U.S. government, not gold, gives the dollar its value. 

Gold and the dollar began to rise and fall freely, and gold earned its place 

as protection against the falling dollar when confidence lags. 

As inflation worsened later in the 1970s and dollars were worth less, the 

price of gold took off. Gold hit its high in 1980 — $850 an ounce, or more 

than $2,300 in today’s dollars. 

This time is different because gold is rallying against all currencies, not 

just the dollar, says Jim Grant, editor of Grant’s Interest Rate Observer. 

“Gold is the reciprocal of the world’s faith in the world’s central banks,” 

Grant says, and right now, “the world is in a pickle.” 

Gold prices will probably keep rising until the U.S. and Europe get their 

finances in order, he says — and Grant doesn’t expect that to happen 

soon. He predicts inflation, low for the moment, will soar, further eroding 

the value of the dollar and leaving only gold as a good investment. 

Cetin Ciner, a professor of finance at the University of North Carolina- 

Wilmington, disagrees. He thinks gold is near a peak and people who buy 

now are blindly chasing the rising price. 

“I’m thinking of it as like the dot-com stocks,” Ciner says. 

Both Ciner and Grant caution, however, that when it comes to gold 

prices, no one really knows. That’s because gold doesn’t have intrinsic 

value. It doesn’t offer an interest rate, like a bond, or represent a share of 

a company, like a stock. It is inherently speculative as an investment: You 

only make money if the price goes up. 

Amy Robinette, who owns Gold Buying Girl, a network of 70 women 

Aug. 19-25: 

“SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME IN 

THE WORLD.” 

On the surface, Marissa Cortez 

Wilson has it all...married to 

a famous spy hunting television 

reporter, a new baby and intelligent 

twin step kids. But in reality, 

trying to mother Rebecca and 

Cecil, who clearly don’t want her 

around, is her toughest challenge 

yet. Also, her husband, Wilbur, 

wouldn’t know a spy if he lived 

with one which is exactly the 

case — Marissa’s a retired secret 

agent. Marissa’s world is turned 

upside down when the maniacal 

Timekeeper threatens to take over 

the planet and she’s called back 

into action by the head of OSS, 

home of the greatest spies and 

where the now-defunct Spy Kids 

division was created. Rated PG. 

Starring: Jessica Alba, Joel McHale, 

Rowan Blanchard, Mason Cook 

in six states who throw parties for people to sell their gold jewelry, says her 

clients “don’t realize how much their gold is worth.” She gets a cut of the 

sales. 

“Once they sell, it kind of creates a frenzy,” says Robinette, who quit a 

career as a personnel recruiter to start the business two years ago. “They either 

want to find more or tell their friends and their friends start selling.” 

Sharlett Wilkinson Buckner, of Humble, Texas, recently took an old 

bracelet, ring and necklace to her local jeweler and walked out with 

$1,070. 

If Peter Hug is right, this frenzy for gold is likely to continue. The director 

of the precious metals division for Montreal-based Kitco, one of the 

largest dealers of precious metals, says gold is no longer “just for the crazy 

people” — Henny Pennys expecting the sky to fall. 

Hug says that until the U.S. tackles its debt and deficit problems, there’s 

no limit for the price of gold. 

“As long as people are terrified that their purchasing power is going to 

be eroded, gold goes to $3,000 an ounce,” Hug says. 

Whether or not prices climb that high, many people are deciding 

it’s as good a time as any to sell Grandma’s jewelry. Pawn shops and 

gold brokers report a surge of people cashing in their gold. 

While gold has hit a series of record highs over the past 2-1/2 

months, the Standard & Poor’s 500 has dropped about 15 percent, 

while the dollar, a traditional safe haven during periods of market 

turbulence and fear, is flat against a group of six major currencies. 

The metal’s value, unlike that of a currency, doesn’t depend on 

the health of a single country’s economy. Its swift rise has made it 

popular with investors seeking big returns, as well as presumed safety 

from turbulent financial markets. 

On Thursday, for example, the S&P 500 fell 4.5 percent, following 

a selloff in European and Asian markets. A new slate of reports that 

pointed to a sharp slowdown in the economy spooked investors. 

Gold for December delivery, the most-traded futures contract, settled 

at $1,822 an ounce, up $28.20, or 1.6 percent. Earlier Thursday it 

hit $1,829.70 per ounce, a record high. 

The metal’s price could go higher. BofA Merrill Lynch commodities 

analyst Francisco Blanch on Thursday raised his price target for 

gold to $2,000 an ounce. Just a week ago, he’d set a $1,700 target. He 

cited the trend of central banks in emerging countries switching more 

of their currency reserves into gold. 

“Physical gold is the ultimate collateral because it has no credit 

risk,” Blanch wrote in a note to clients. 

The metal is more than just a currency substitute or an investment 

opportunity. It’s also a material used in industrial products and by 

consumers. With every fresh high the metal notches, the more consumers 

will have to pay for engagement rings and gold crowns for 

their teeth. 

Big U.S. jewelry chains already raised prices this summer, citing 

the rising costs of gold and diamonds. 

Despite gold’s big run-up, it remains below its 1980 peak when adjusted 

for inflation. Then it was worth $850 an ounce, or about $2,400 in 

2011 dollars. 

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Friday: 4:45, 7 and 9:15 p.m.; 

Saturday: 2:30, 4:45, 7 and 9:15 

p.m.; Sunday: 2:30, 4:45 and 7 

p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday: 

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“COWBOYS & ALIENS.” 1873. 

Arizona Territory. A stranger with 

no memory of his past stumbles 

into the hard desert town of Absolution. 

The only hint to his 

history is a mysterious shackle 

that encircles one wrist. What he 

discovers is that the people of Absolution 

don’t welcome strangers, 

and nobody makes a move on its 

streets unless ordered to do so by 

the iron-fisted Colonel Dolarhyde. 

It’s a town that lives in fear. But 

Absolution is about to experience 

fear it can scarcely comprehend 

as the desolate city is attacked by 

marauders from the sky. Scream- 

ing down with breathtaking velocity 

and blinding lights to abduct 

the helpless one by one, these 

monsters challenge everything 

the residents have ever known. 

Now, the stranger they rejected 

is their only hope for salvation. 

As this gunslinger slowly starts to 

remember who he is and where 

he’s been, he realizes he holds a 

secret that could give the town a 

fighting chance against the alien 

force. Rated PG-13. Starring: 

Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia 

Wilde, Sam Rockwell, Adam 

Beach, Paul Dano, Noah Ringer, 

Clancy Brown, Keith Carradine, 

Abigail Spencer and Walton Goggins. 

Showtimes: Friday: 4:45, 7 

and 9:15 p.m.; Saturday: 2:30, 

4:45, 7 and 9:15 p.m.; Sunday: 

2:30, 4:45 and 7 p.m.; Tuesday 

and Thursday: 4:45 and 7 p.m.

Erwin receives TDOT funds 

for tourism and trail projects 

NASHVILLE — Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam joined state and local 

leaders at Erwin Town Hall Thursday to announce grants for the town 

of Erwin and Unicoi. 

A $463,787 transportation enhancement grant to the town of Erwin 

will be used for Phase II of the Erwin Linear Trail Project. 

Phase II of the Erwin Linear Trail Project includes construction of 

705 linear feet of pedestrian/bicycle trail parallel to Old Fishery Road 

and Zane C. Whitson Drive. The project also features a pedestrian tunnel 

under Harris Hollow Road. This project will complete a five-mile 

trail system and provide a much needed link to Fishery Park. 

“Hundreds of people throughout Unicoi County and surrounding 

areas already use Erwin’s trail system,” Haslam said. “This final project 

will provide users with safe passage through a busy intersection 

and create a link to one of the town’s recreation centers. I’m pleased 

the state could make this investment.” 

The award of a $30,016 transportation enhancement grant to the 

town of Unicoi will be used for directional signage and the creation of 

an information kiosk. 

The information kiosk will be constructed at Unicoi’s Town Hall, 

which also serves as the Visitor’s Center. The kiosk will create an easily 

accessible information center containing maps and brochures about 

local historic and scenic sites. Signs for the information kiosk will also 

be installed at strategic locations around the county. 

“Unicoi County is rich in history and scenic beauty, and offers 

many recreational and educational opportunities,” Haslam said. 

“This project will provide residents and visitors with easy access to 

valuable information 24 hours a day.” 

The grant is made possible through a federally funded program 

administered by the Tennessee Department of Transportation. 

“Through Transportation Enhancement grants, TDOT has funded 

more than $259 million in non-traditional transportation projects,” 

said TDOT Commissioner John Schroer. “Established by Congress in 

the early 1990s, the program supports activities designed to strengthen 

the cultural, aesthetic and environmental aspects of the nation’s 

transportation system.” 

A variety of activities such as the restoration of historic facilities, 

bike and pedestrian trails, landscaping and other non-traditional 

transportation projects are eligible for grant funds under the federal 

program. 

Two local projects receive 

USDA grants totaling $183,500 

UNICOI — Rep. Phil Roe 

joined USDA Rural Development 

State Director Bobby Goode 

Thursday to announce federal 

funding for 14 businesses and 

other organizations from seven 

Northeast Tennessee Counties. 

The announcement took place 

at the Farm House Gallery and 

Gardens in Unicoi. 

In addition to the $3,306,499 

in investments announced today, 

agency officials report more 

than $26.6 million in affordable 

home loans have been made to 

more than 267 families in the 

region so far this year. “These 

30 million dollars of investments 

in business development, public 

safety, health, infrastructure and 

affordable housing support jobs 

now and lay the groundwork of 

a healthy economic environment 

through the next generation,” 

said Goode. 

“We appreciate Congressman 

Roe helping to ensure USDA Rural 

Development has the funding 

to invest in the future of our rural 

communities,” said Goode. 

Projects announced for Carter, 

Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, 

Johnson, Unicoi and Washington 

counties included the following: 

Carter County 

— First Tennessee Private Industry 

Council received a $17,500 

Rural Business Enterprise Grant 

to improve signage in the commercial 

district of downtown 

Elizabethton. 

— Hampton-Valley Forge 

Volunteer Fire Department received 

a $166,000 low-interest 

loan for the purchase of a new 

emergency services vehicle. 

Greene County 

— Krebs Ventures was 

awarded a Rural Energy for 

America Program (REAP) grant 

of $19,999 to help purchase and 

install the first solar/wind hybrid 

renewable energy system funded 

through the USDA program. 

— The town of Mosheim 

received a $754,000 low-interest 

loan to replace six miles of water 

lines and replace the Fellers Cove 

Road pump station. 

— Rural Resources, Inc. was 

awarded an $85,500 grant to 

construct a farm and food business 

training center. 

Hancock County 

— Alanthus Hill Community 

Center and Volunteer Fire Department 

was awarded a $5,900 

grant to construct a new helipad 

to allow emergency airlift services 

into the area. 

Hawkins County 

— Price Public Community 

Center was awarded an $11,800 

grant to construct secure cabinets 

in the museum as well as create 

a visual timeline to enhance the 

educational opportunities at the 

facility. 

Johnson County 

— Brownlow Utility District 

(BUD) received a $168,000 lowinterest 

loan and a $100,300 

grant to construct 3.5 miles of 

water line extensions into the 

Mining Town area. 

— Carderview Utility District 

(CUD) received a $230,000 

low-interest loan and $156,000 

grant for water line and facility 

improvements. 

— Cold Springs Utility District 

(CSUD) received a $125,000 

low-interest loan and a $45,000 

grant to construct one mile of 

new water lines and repair two 

water tanks. 

Unicoi County 

— The town of Unicoi 

received a $30,000 grant to 

construct a 2,700-square-foot 

community kitchen for area 

entrepreneurs and farmers to 

turn locally grown produce into 

consumer-ready products. 

— Unicoi County Chamber 

of Commerce received a $17,500 

grant to assist in the revitalization 

of downtown Elizabethton 

— Unicoi Water Utility 

District (UWUD) received a 

$1,012,000 low-interest loan 

and a $338,000 grant to construct 

one mile of new water 

lines, repair 3.5 miles of existing 

lines and construct a water tank 

to improve service, especially 

during peak usage hours. 

Washington County 

— Crumley House Head 

Injury Rehabilitation Center 

received a $24,000 grant for 

construction of a new building 

to expand their rehabilitation 

services. 

USDA Rural Development 

invests in jobs, businesses, community 

infrastructure, homeownership 

and affordable rental 

housing in rural communities. 

Last year Rural Development 

assisted more than 1.5 million 

rural Tennessee families and 

businesses with more than $1.06 

billion in financial assistance 

through affordable loans, loanguarantees 

and grants. 

Grandfather Mountain 

Grandfather Mountain’s interpretive 

rangers are offering 

guests new opportunities to learn 

by doing. 

“Hiking 101” is designed to teach 

beginners how to successfully complete 

a day hike. The classes cover 

equipment, clothing, footwear and 

what to pack for a day in the woods. 

Whether you consider yourself a seasoned 

outdoorsmen or a novice, everyone 

should find this class a great 

planning discussion before striking 

out into the unknown. 

“There are a lot of variables that 

one should consider while planning 

a hiking or camping trip,” said 

Chief Interpretive Ranger Gabe Taylor. 

“Having the proper equipment 

and being prepared for a variety of 

weather is a must.” 

“How High Is That Tree?” will 

teach visitors to identify the types of 

trees they encounter and how to use 

a clinometer to measure the height 

of a tree. Participants will make 

their own clinometers (an optical 

device for measuring elevation over 

horizon) and apply the tool not only 

to trees but also to a variety of other 

calculations. The program will be 

offered Saturday, Aug. 27, at 11 

a.m. 

Programs with Grandfather’s interpretive 

rangers last approximately 

one hour and are free with the price 

of admission to Grandfather Moun- 

tain ($15/adult and $7/children 

ages 4-12). 

The Grandfather Mountain 

Stewardship Foundation merged its 

trails and naturalist departments in 

June in order to create an interpretive 

ranger staff that provides visitors 

with additional ways to experience 

and learn about the mountain’s diverse 

environment. 

The rangers are also offering 


New opportunities for the nature enthusiast 

Governments 

share planners 

after funds lost 

JACKSON (AP) — Since the 

state closed its Local Planning Assistance 

offices that helped cities 

and counties with issues like zoning 

and building codes, several 

local governments in West Tennessee 

have banned together to 

hire two shared planners. 

Brownsville Mayor Jo Matherne 

told The Jackson Sun the city 

cannot afford to hire its own fulltime 

planner. Instead, it is paying 

$14,000 a year for the services of 

two shared planners. 

The state Department of Economic 

and Community Development 

hired the planners on behalf 

of Hardeman and Haywood 

counties and the cities of Bolivar, 

Brownsville, Henderson, Lexington, 

Parsons and Stanton. 

Matherne said the two planners 

had previously worked for 

the Local Planning Assistance office 

there. 

Their salaries are now paid by 

the local governments on a sliding 

scale based on population. 

Photo by Carly Fleming/Grandfather Mountain 

Grandfather Mountain Interpretive Ranger Jacob Fields shares tips and best practices for hiking. 

guided hikes along the Mountain’s 

famed Grandfather Trail. A half day 

hike to MacRae Peak and back (0.9 

miles) is $15 per person and a 

full day hike to Calloway Peak 

and back (2.4 miles) is $30 per 

person. A minimum of two people 

are required to book a guided 

hike. 

These hikes allow participants 

to learn more about the 

history, geology, flora and fauna 

of Grandfather. The Grandfather 

Trail is strenuous and has some 

extremely steep sections where 

hikers use in-place cables and 

ladders. 

To book a guided hike or for 

any questions on interpretive 

ranger programming please call 

(828) 737-0833 or send an email 

to hiking@grandfather.com. 


Trying his luck and skills 

The lazy warm days of August have presented some great opportunities for fishing and just to cool off. A favorite fishing spot for 

many local sportsmen is the Watauga River near Siam. This fisherman was caught trying his luck Thursday afternoon as he cast his 

line from knee-deep water. 

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Special presentation 

Kathy Woodby, a resident of Carter County and a 2011 

graduate of the Licensed Practical Nursing training program at 

the Tennessee Technology Center at Elizabethton, presents 

Dean Blevins, TTC director, a duplicate copy of the Silver 

Medal she received in SkillsUSA national competition in Kansas 

City, Mo., on June 24. Woodby, who competed in the Health 

Occupations Professional Portfolio category, became the first 

TTC-Elizabethton student to score a second place finish in 

SkillsUSA national competition. Woodby plans to continue her 

education at Walters State Community College to become a 

Registered Nurse and then obtain a master’s degree in nursing 

from East Tennessee State University. 

Police, fire activity reports 

Two departments in the city 

that work to keep residents safe 

submitted their monthly reports 

to City Council to provide an update 

of service provided through 

the month period. 

The Elizabethton Police Department’s 

report covered from 

June 20 to July 19. The Elizabethton 

Fire Department submitted 

their reports from June 21 to 

July 20. 

During that time, the EPD 

patrolled a total of 22,860 miles. 

There was a total of 385 offenses 

with 53 arrests. 

Officers responded to 86 accidents. 

Of those accidents, 66 were 

without injury and 20 resulted in 

an injury of some kind. 

There were 242 citations and 

192 warnings issued. Officers 

provided 98 escorts, issued 39 

criminal summons, served 55 

warrants and answered 699 assist 

calls. There were 38 motorist 

assist calls and 16 domestic violence 

calls. 

In the detective division, a 

total of 66 cases were assigned. 

Of these cases, 22 cases were 

closed by arrest and seven cases 

were discovered to be unfounded. 

There were two inactive cases 

pending arrest at the end of the 

month period, 16 inactive closed 

cases and eight cases were cleared 

by “exceptional means.” 

During the report period, the 

EFD answered one active fire call, 

which as a vehicle fire. The total 

amount of the damages from the 

fire was $500. 

The department answered 42 

other calls, there were 13 rescue 

calls, 11 hazardous condition 

calls, one service call, one good 

intent call and one severe weather 

call. There were also 15 false 

calls. 

These calls were broken down 

into one passenger vehicle fire, 

one medical assist call, five accidents 

with injuries, six accidents 

with no injuries, one passenger 

extrication from vehicle, one 

electrical wiring or equipment 

problem, one overheated motor, 

one power line down, one arcing 

or shorted electrical equipment, 

seven general accident cleanups, 

one police assist call, one smoke 

scare, three smoke detectors activated 

due to malfunction, two 

alarm systems activated due to 

malfunction, three unintentional 

smoke detector activations, 

four unintentional detector activations, 

two unintentional alarm 

system activations, one carbon 

monoxide detector activation 

and one lightning strike with no 

fire. 

For 2011, there have been no 

civilian or firefighter fatalities or 

injuries. 

Code enforcement activity report 

Code enforcement officers received 60 new complaints in the City 

of Elizabethton during May. There are a total of 28 active cases which 

includes cases from previous months. 

There were eight preliminary investigations and there are 36 investigations 

in progress. There were also 20 cases that are classified 

as inactive, suspended or monitoring and 22 cases that were cleared 

or closed. 

The categories of new complaints received are: 10 junk, debris, 

trash; eight illegal dumping; four Title 13 violations; two junk cars; 

one fence complaint; two alley/driveway complaints; six IMPC/building 

complaints; one pests/rodent complaint; 12 overgrown lots; two 

brush complaints; one tree complaint; two animal complaints; four 

regular sign violations and five miscellaneous city code complaints. 

Are military pensions too ‘generous?’ 

WASHINGTON (AP) — It 

sounds like a pretty good deal: Retire 

at age 38 after 20 years of work and 

get a monthly pension of half your 

salary for the rest of your life. All you 

have to do is join the military. 

As the nation tightens its budget 

belt, the century-old military retirement 

system has come under attack 

as unaffordable, unfair to some who 

serve and overly generous compared 

with civilian benefits. 

That very notion, laid out in 

a Pentagon-ordered study, sent a 

wave of fear and anger through the 

ranks of current and retired military 

members when it was reported in 

the news media this month. 

If pensions are to be cut, Congress 

should go first, one person said 

on the Internet. 

“Obviously, we’re concerned 

about it,” said retired Gen. Gordon 

Sullivan, an Army chief of staff in 

the 1990s who heads the nonprofit 

educational group Association of the 

United States Army. 

The Defense Department put out 

a statement this week stressing that it 

was only a proposal and no changes 

will be made anytime soon. 

“While the military retirement 

system, as with all other compensation, 

is a fair subject of review 

for effectiveness and efficiency, no 

changes to the current retirement 

system have been approved,” Eileen 

Lainez, a Pentagon spokeswoman, 

said. “And no changes will be made 

without careful consideration for 

both the current force and the future 

force.” 

The upset was sparked by a nonbinding 

recommendation from the 

Defense Business Board, the Pentagon’s 

private sector advisory panel. 

A July 21 draft report that could be 

finalized this month recommended 

pensions be scrapped and replaced 

with a 401(k)-type defined contribution 

plan. 

The board members are from big 

businesses — experts, the Pentagon 

says, in executive management, 

corporate governance, audit and finance, 

human resources, economics, 

technology and health care. 

Their report was strictly about 

dollars and cents, part of a review 

NASHVILLE (AP) — The truly 

dangerous storm is three counties 

away, but you’re concerned about 

the one bearing down on your 

house. There could be an app for 

that. 

A growing number of people 

whose consuming interest is 

weather are now following severe 

storms in very narrow geographic 

areas and putting out the information 

through social media. 

Some of the “nowcasters” are 

trained meteorologists, but others 

are people in various professions 

who take weather spotter training 

from the National Weather Service 

and step it up to a higher purpose. 

One of the latter is David Drobny, 

a young Nashville attorney who 

says there was a galvanizing moment 

when weather became a passion 

for him. 

As a young boy, he lived in the 

Midwest and there was one basement 

in the neighborhood. When 

a severe storm came up, everyone 

headed for it. 

Drobny recalled that one time, 

his mother took him by the hand 

to lead him to the neighbor’s house 

as the wind picked up and the sky 

darkened. 

“She got carried away, going 

a little too fast. I fell on the street 

and she kept running. That was my 

moment of terror,” he said. “She 

stopped and, of course, scooped me 

of Pentagon spending started under 

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta’s 

predecessor, Robert Gates. 

It didn’t mention intangibles: 

Would such a change make military 

jobs less desirable? Is it possible to 

compare military and civilian employment? 

How much does a grateful 

nation feel it owes to the less than 

1 percent of the population that volunteers 

to fight America’s wars? 

The report noted that military 

retirees start collecting pensions 

immediately upon leaving the service, 

rather than at age 65. That’s 

a benefit without peer in the private 

sector, although there’s a parallel in 

government. Some city police departments 

start retirement payments 

immediately, for instance. 

The report also said: 

—Members of the military who 

retire before 20 years get nothing. 

Those who work 20 years get pensions 

worth 50 percent of their pay. 

That amount ramps up to 87.5 percent 

for 35 years of service. 

—That means 83 percent of service 

members don’t get a pension, 

even after serving for 10 or 15 years, 

while 17 percent do get one. 

—Though the job’s risks are 

cited as a reason for keeping the 

20-year system, most troops who see 

combat don’t stay that long. 

—Low-cost health care premiums 

for retirees on top of pensions 

make total retirement benefits “significantly 

more generous than civilian 

programs” and more expensive. 

—The program’s costs are “rising 

at an alarming rate” and “future 

liability will grow from $1.3 trillion 

to $2.7 trillion” by 2034. 

The report recommended a new 

back up. That’s probably where it 

(his passion for weather) clicked.” 

Drobny’s friends knew of his 

interest in weather and would 

call him whenever severe storms 

cropped up. He found himself 

answering the same questions 

repeatedly. So the media-savvy 

Drobny invested in a radar service 

for his laptop computer and 

opened a dedicated Twitter account. 

Now, when storms threaten in 

Davidson or Williamson counties, 

Drobny tweets. His reports 

also land on a Facebook page, 

but he thinks the Twitter account 

is more useful because it 

reaches his followers wherever 

they are. Drobny’s information 

can be accessed at www.nashvillesevereweather.com. 

His activities caught the attention 

of Tom Johnstone, the 

warning coordination meteorologist 

from the National Weather 

Service office in Nashville. 

Competition? Not a bit, said 

Johnstone. 

“It’s a way we can collect information 

from sources we never 

had access to before,” Johnstone 

said. “It really is a partnership. 

“I think they can provide information 

from multiple sources, 

including NWS, and tailor things 

down to people’s backyards,” he 

said. 

mandatory savings system for all 

personnel but with the government 

making contributions comparable 

to the highest level of civilian plans. 

There’d be an option for individuals 

to contribute too; payments wouldn’t 

start until age 60 to 65. Pentagon 

contributions would be larger 

for those who had family separations 

and other unusual duty and 

double for years spent in a combat 

zone. The report said there would 

be no impact on existing retirees or 

fully disabled vets. 

The current system hasn’t been 

changed materially in more than 

100 years. It was designed when 

people didn’t live as long, second 

careers were rare and military pay 

was not competitive with civilian 

pay, the report said. It said skills 

used by soldiers, sailors, airmen and 

Marines are now transferable to the 

civilian world and that many people 

find second careers after retiring in 

their 40s. 

That means they collect the pension 

as well as income from second 

careers. 

Sullivan dismissed the idea that 

the average military retiree becomes 

enriched by the system, saying few 

go to work for big defense contractors 

or find other high-paying jobs. More 

commonly, a retiree might get about 

$1,400 monthly in pension pay and 

a second career that earns $50,000 or 

$60,000 annually, he said. 

But holding change at bay may 

not be possible. Officials have said 

that finding savings in personnel 

costs like health care and pensions 

is a possibility. Everything is on the 

table as the department looks for 

some $350 billion in savings called 

Johnstone invited Drobny 

along on a weather spotter training 

class recently in Lebanon and 

he’s scheduled to speak again 

this month at a Nashville class 

to train spotters, explaining use 

of social media in getting out the 

information quickly. 

A couple of hundred miles to 

the west of Drobny’s sphere of attention 

is a slightly broader area 

watched over by Erik Proseus. 

“I’m a degreed meteorologist,” 

said Proseus, whose paying 

job is as an operational forecaster 

in the private sector. He was previously 

a research meteorologist. 

His information can be viewed 

at http://www.memphisweather. 

net. 

He holds a geography degree 

with a concentration in meteorology 

from the University of 

Memphis. 

Proseus tweets when violent 

weather is moving in the sevencounty 

Memphis metropolitan 

statistical area, which takes in 

nearby counties in Arkansas and 

Mississippi as well. 

Drobny and Proseus say they 

offer a unique service in that they 

are hyper-local. They also are focused 

on the moment. 

“Forecasting tells you what 

will happen in the future. Nowcasting 

tells you what’s happening 

right now,” Drobny said. 

for in recent legislation to decrease 

the national debt. 

“It’s the kind of thing you have 

to consider,” Panetta said this 

week, adding any change must be 

done in a way that doesn’t break 

faith with the men and women in 

uniform. 

Such benefits were once sacrosanct 

— part of the bargain the 

nation makes with those who put 

their lives on the line to protect it. 

Many opposed to any change cite 

the profound sacrifices troops and 

their families have made over the 

past decade, with repeated tours of 

duty, a crisis of ballooning military 

suicides and hundreds of thousands 

of cases of mental health 

problems, just to mention a few 

effects of war. 

“If we want an all-volunteer 

force, the bottom line is that we’re 

going to have to take care of these 

people who were willing to do what 

the bulk of people weren’t willing 

to do,” Sullivan said. “Going to 

war is dangerous — you can get 

killed doing it. And the question 

is, Are the American people willing 

to recognize the sacrifices of these 

young people?” 

Money for troops has flown 

freely from Congress with the tacit 

support of taxpayers over the decade, 

when pay was raised, as the 

report notes, to “higher than that 

of average civilians with the same 

education.” 

There was no public pushback 

against special recruiting bonuses, 

the GI Bill for college tuition and 

expenses for health care and other 

needs of troops and their families. 

The question now is whether the 

depth of support widely expressed for 

the troops will be tested by the different 

times. U.S. financial woes are at 

center stage as the wars in Iraq and 

Afghanistan wind down. Pensions 

are becoming a thing of the past; 

more risky market-whipped 401(k) 

programs are the civilian norm. 

Will taxpayers want to continue 

for troops the special and costly 

programs that they themselves are 

losing? 

Says Sullivan: “Maybe. Maybe 

not.” 

Part-time forecasters narrow weather reports 

What both men do is akin to 

continuing television storm coverage; 

it’s just tightly tailored to 

small areas. 

Drobny says many of his followers 

on Twitter tell him they fear 

severe weather and rely on him for 

information that could comfort 

them. 

“They’re really afraid of them 

(storms),” Drobny said. And they 

want somebody to tell them that 

the storm ... is clear of them. I get 

a lot of that feedback.” 

Drobny said he and Johnstone 

are working on ways to quickly 

share information and that has 

resulted, so far, in Drobny forwarding 

to the NWS photos his followers 

have sent to his Twitter account. 

More cooperation could follow. 

So could more nowcasters. 

Johnstone sees a burgeoning trend. 

“Several people came forward 

at the Lebanon spotter class who 

said they are interested,” he said. 

They had best be prepared to 

be on call if they begin. Drobny 

continues to watch the weather at 

Nashville and tweet to followers 

even if he’s out of town on vacation. 

He has friends take on the 

duty when he is at professional 

meetings. 

Asked what Proseus does about 

being away, he laughed. 

“Erik doesn’t take a lot of vacations,” 

he said. 

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Job creation focus of Southern 

governor’s meeting in Asheville 

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — As states struggle to 

close budget gaps because of high unemployment 

and dwindling tax revenues, the Southern Governors 

Association met Friday to discuss ways to 

create new jobs in a changing economy. 

“We’re all here to work.” N.C. Gov. Beverly 

Perdue told the association at the start of the 

three-day conference. “The work we do today, 

tomorrow and Sunday will help energize us.” 

The group is holding its annual meeting in 

Asheville. Governors, other public officials and 

business executives were expected to attend. 

Among the topics on the agenda are how to solve 

a skills gap suffered by workers looking for jobs 

in the nation’s largest and fastest growing region. 

Not all the governors from the association’s 

16 states and two territories plan to attend. For 

example, Texas Gov. Rick Perry is campaigning 

for president. South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is 

speaking at an event in Perry’s home state 

Diane Duff, the association’s executive director, 

said the meeting is good place to exchange 

ideas and get feedback from business leaders. 

“First of all, I think it’s important to point 

out that all of the governors that are involved in 

the association have already independently been 

focusing on innovation as a job creation strategy. 

One way or another they are doing things 

in their own states. But coming together, it really 

gives them an opportunity to compare what they’re 

doing at home and really use this as a best practices 

exchange,” Duff said. 

“But in addition to that, it’s also helpful to sort 

of gut check, if you will, with leaders from the business 

community about what things they actually 

consider the most effective in terms of fostering innovation 

... All of these folks will really be able to 

give governors that extra percentage of what busi- 

nesses thinks works and doesn’t work in terms of 

fostering increased innovation and investment in 

small business startups,” she said. 

Perdue said it’s critical for the region to work 

together to help “jump start the economy.” 

Like many states, North Carolina is trying to 

find ways to help create new jobs and deal with 

budget shortfalls created by the recession. The 

state’s unemployment is at 9.9 percent. 

Perdue has spent this year locked in a battle 

with Republicans, who took control of the state 

Legislature for the first time since the 1870s. 

Perdue urged lawmakers to continue an expiring 

sales tax increase, framing her argument as 

protecting education programs from cuts. 

The Democratic governor held out as GOP 

leaders allowed an extension of unemployment 

benefits to the long-term jobless to expire when 

she refused to accept a double-digit budget cut 

as a starting point. The $19.7 billion state budget 

passed over Perdue’s veto with help from a 

handful of renegade House Democrats. 

With the bad economic news as a backdrop, 

Friday’s sessions focused on job creation. 

“Jobs created by innovative companies ... 

builds a resilient economy,” Perdue said. 

Several national business leaders told the 

governors and their staffs that an educated workforce 

helps attract news companies and fosters 

creative, innovative thinking that leads to startups. 

They said an emphasis should be placed on 

math and science in public schools. 

Dunn said states don’t always have to spend 

money to create jobs. 

“Not everything we’re talking about in terms 

of job creation and promoting innovation requires 

additional expenditures. In fact, there are 

ways you can be more efficient in terms of how you 

go about fostering innovation,” she said. 

Community Matters 

Criminal justice classes offered 

at Happy Valley High this year 

BY JASON MULLINS 

STAR STAFF 

jmullins@starhq.com 

A new program will be available this year to 

Carter County high school students. Criminal justice 

classes will be offered as part of Happy Valley 

High School’s Career Technical Department. 

The criminal justice program will replace the 

computer-assisted drafting design class. Director 

of Career and Technical Education, Mickey Taylor, 

says there are several reasons for the change in 

classes. Alan Bishop, the instructor for Happy Valley’s 

CADD program, recently accepted a new position 

at Dobyns-Bennett High School in Kingsport. 

Following his departure and a reduction in student 

interest, administrators sought student input for 

new career-tech classes. 

School Director Dr. Shirley Ellis says they “decided 

to put in a new program, one that was relevant to 

the needs of students today and to their interests. We 

wanted to institute a program where we can prepare 

them for the world of work. By the world of work, I 

Jail 


cated drug paraphernalia on the 

individual’s possession. 

Lewis was handcuffed, taken 

into custody and transferred to 

the Carter County Jail in the back 

of a cruiser. 

The deputy exited his vehicle 

and escorted Lewis through the 

jail’s temporary sally port along 

East Elk Avenue. Lewis was then 

taken upstairs to the jail to the 

booking area. 

While in the booking area, 

Mathes said personnel began 

collapsing. At that time, local 

emergency personnel were dispatched 

to the jail. “Everyone 

was on scene in minutes,” the 

sheriff said. 

The Carter County Rescue 

Squad, Carter County Emergency 

Management Agency, Elizabethton 

Police Department, Elizabethton 

Fire Department and 

local constables came to the scene 

to assist in decontaminating the 

individuals involved and to quarantine 

the immediate vicinity. 

“There was a vapor or something 

that caused them to collapse,” 

Mathes said. “The origin 

is still unknown.” 

The sheriff said he believes the 

fumes were from a methamphetamine 

lab, which Lewis may have 

Potter 


the sixth district. He was first elected in 1982 and 

had served continuously since then. He was a familiar 

figure in the area, daily patrolling churches 

and schools in the district and providing security 

at ball games and other school functions as well as 

escort for funerals. 

Potter was instrumental in the organization of 

the Carter County Constables Association in 1990, 

in which he served as commander at the time of his 

death. He was also a lifetime member of the Hampton-Valley 

Forge Volunteer Fire Department. 

Hearing 


ing, the judge hears testimony from state prosecutors 

and the defense. The judge must decide 

whether there is enough evidence to send the case 

to Criminal Court. Anyone charged with an offense 

with a possible jail sentence can have their case 

heard during a preliminary hearing. 

If the judge decides there is enough evidence in 

the case against Schuettler, the charges will then be 

bound over to the grand jury. During its next meeting, 

the grand jury would then hear the evidence 

and determine whether to hand down an indictment. 

The case would then be sent on to Criminal 

Funds 


Haslam spokeswoman Alexia 

Poe in an e-mail called the 

preparations for cuts “a responsible 

exercise to begin the 

planning process for anticipating 

the potential for less federal 

funding for state programs and 

services.” 

Deep spending cuts are required 

under the recent debtceiling 

agreement in Congress. 

A special bipartisan panel of 

been near. 

The fumes contaminated the 

man’s skin and clothes and due 

to the confined area of the jail, 

people in close proximity to the 

man were affected. 

The area around the jail, including 

Elk Avenue, was blocked 

off by local authorities around 

10:30 p.m. The road was blocked 

from Highway 19E to Main Street. 

The quarantined area remained 

closed to the public until 7 a.m. 

Saturday. 

As a result of the incident, six 

people were taken to Sycamore 

Shoals Hospital for treatment. A 

Code Alpha was issued at the hospital 

from 11:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. 

The alert required the emergency 

department to be quarantined due 

to the possibility of spreading the 

substance. 

All six people, including 

Holsclaw and Lewis, were released 

from the hospital early Saturday 

morning. There were also a few 

people that were decontaminated 

at the Sheriff’s Department that 

were not hospitalized. “Only people 

in close proximity to the suspect 

were affected,” Mathes said. 

The jail’s ventilation system 

was turned off in order to keep the 

fumes from spreading through 

12 federal lawmakers has been 

tasked with crafting a compromise 

$1.5 trillion, 10-year debt 

reduction package. Under another 

part of the debt-cutting 

deal the two sides agreed to a 

separate $900 billion in 10-year 

savings from agency budgets. 

Emkes told commissioners in 

his letter not to assume that state 

funds will make up for losses in 

federal money. 

mean the world of work in Carter County. Traditionally, 

our students want to stay in Carter County, 

so we decided to put in criminal justice.” 

Ken Dugger of the Carter County Sheriff’s Office 

will be the instructor of the criminal justice class. 

The curriculum will be offered on two levels for the 

2011-12 school year. A third level will be instituted 

by next year. 

Taylor believes criminal justice will be a successful 

fit for Carter County schools. “I think it will 

be a popular class just for the simple fact that it 

is something new. With all the criminal investigation 

shows on television, the kids have an interest 

in that. The most important thing, I think, it’s an 

opportunity to expose students to a possible career,” 

according to Taylor. 

Students from Happy Valley who wish to continue 

taking the CADD classes are transported to 

Hampton High School in the morning. Dr. Ellis 

adds career-tech students can take classes at the 

other high schools if a program they are interested 

in is not offered at their school. 

the facility. Mathes said he did 

not believe any other sections of 

the jail were contaminated or 

that any other inmates or jail 

personnel were affected by the unidentified 

substance. The man’s 

clothes and belongings were immediately 

collected and removed 

by hazardous materials crews. 

The vehicles involved in the traffic 

stop were also quarantined. 

With Sheriff’s Department personnel 

affected, Mathes said additional 

employees were called in to 

take their places. 

The Kingsport Fire Department 

Hazardous Materials Response 

Team also responded to Elizabethton. 

The hazardous materials 

team brought its state-of-the-art 

equipment to collect samples for 

testing. Hepaco, which is usually 

called in for methamphetamine 

lab cleanups, also assisted in Friday 

night’s incident. 

“Everyone worked very good 

together,” Mathes said. “I can’t 

say enough good things about 

all the departments that responded.” 

The investigation into what 

happened continues. Mathes said 

he did not know whether any additional 

charges or arrests will be 

filed. 

Potter was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served 

during the Korean Conflict. He was a former employee 

of Beaunit Fibers and retired from American 

Air Filter. 

Potter was preceded in death by his wife, Viola 

Faye Johnson Potter, on August 15, 2004. 

Survivors include two daughters, two sons and 

six grandchildren. 

The funeral is planned for Monday evening at 

Memorial Funeral Chapel. (See complete obituary 

on page 4 of today’s STAR) 

Court. 

Schuettler was charged with theft over $1,000 

following a TBI investigation. TBI Spokesperson 

Kristin Helm said an investigation was opened in 

March after there were allegations that Schuettler 

made compensation time claims for times he was 

not working. 

Schuettler has said the accusation in the criminal 

summons are unfounded and will be proven 

so. 

Schuettler was also in court for an unrelated 

case involving cattle running at large. 

“You are not to supplant federal 

funds with state revenues as 

a funding source for continuing 

services,” Emkes wrote. 

Additionally, department 

heads are to identify state funds 

that would no longer be needed 

to draw down federal funds. 

“This will enable the administration 

to recommend priorities 

for the use of unmatched 

state funds,” he wrote.

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Lifestyles Editor: Bryan Stevens - bstevens@starhq.com (423) 542-1545 • www.starhq.com 

By Bryan StevenS 

AssistAnt Editor 

bstevens@starhq.com 

Richard W. Nave didn’t sit down to write 

his first novel until an accident sidelined him, 

leaving him with very little else to occupy his 

time. 

“On June 24, 2000, I got badly injured 

training a horse,” Nave explained. “It was the 

first time I’d had an opportunity to write because 

there was nothing else I could do.” 

By his own admission, the first three drafts 

“were pretty bad.” 

Now, about a dozen drafts later, he has 

published his first novel, Lords of Autumn. 

The historical fiction brings readers to the controversial 

1960s and touches on integration 

and the Vietnam War set against the backdrop 

of the glory days of college football. 

Lords of Autumn 

Glory days of football serve as backdrop 

to turbulent issues in author’s first novel 

The seventh annual Newell- 

Hendershot Watermedia Exhibition 

opened Saturday, Aug. 6, at 

the Main Gallery of Sycamore 

Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton. 

The show was named in honor 

of two late watercolorists, Carol 

Hendershot and Polly Newell, who 

diligently worked in the Watauga 

Valley Art League to spread the love 

of art in Northeast Tennessee. 

The exhibition is sponsored by 

the Watauga Valley Art League, 

Bristol Art Guild, Kingsport Art 

Guild, Tennessee Watercolor Society 

and the generous support of 

local patrons. 

Lisa Boardwine served as the 

judge for this year’s show. 

The “Best in Show” award 

went to Joan Clark, an artist from 

Lookout Mountain, Tenn., for her 

painting, “Maude.” 

Two Carter County artists were 

among the winners at this year’s 

exhibition. 

Butler artist Diane Allen won 

Award of Merit for her work, “Lauren.” 

The judge described the work 

as a “soft and luscious portrait” 

that was “expertly done.” 

David Kramer won Honorable 

Mention for his “57 Bel Aire Convertible.” 

“Striking!” The judge remarked 

on Kramer’s painting. 

“You feel like you could reach out 

and touch the chrome.” 

Judge Boardwine also praised 

Kramer’s painting for its great 

perspective. 

Other awards included: 

Second Place — Jim Stagner, 

Johnson City, for “‘50 Ford.” 

Third Place — Diane Nelson, 

Johnson City, for “Colors of the 

Reef II.” 

Different Strokes — Barbara 

Jernigan, Gray, for “The Bog Garden.” 

Kingsport Art Guild and Creative 

Catalyst Award — Brenda 

Mills, Knoxville, for “At Last We 

Meet.” 

Cheap Joe’s Award — Betty 

Stapleton, Jonesborough, for 

“Sing a Song.” 

Nave has woven a complex story with layered 

plots. His own life experiences and passions 

play an integral role in the book, providing 

the intimate detail that aids in the story’s 

credibility and core message that glory is fleeting 

and true friendship, regardless of skin 

color, is priceless. 

“Racism is a learned behavior, and I didn’t 

learn it,” Nave said. “Picture this. I’m a white 

boy from Tennessee playing for a black coach 

in Chicago.” 

At the time he was playing high school football 

in Chicago, Tennessee schools were still 

about five years away from integration. 

“My coach was a big, black man named 

Amos Jones,” Nave recalled. “As I came to 

know Coach Jones, his skin color vanished and 

he was just Coach Jones. All of us respected him 

and would play our hearts out for him. He was 

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as fine a man as I’ve ever known.” 

Nave grew up on Navy bases up and down 

the east coast, and played football at North 

Chicago High School. 

“Navy kids who move around learn that 

you have to prove yourself,” he said. 

As the kid who stood out, he learned such 

lessons fast. 

“I have been called a hillbilly, a ridgerunner 

and a redneck, but never by a black person,” 

he said. 

One of his primary goals in writing his 

book was to show how skin color doesn’t have 

to affect friendships and relationships. 

“I wanted to use my own realization that 

there is no color when there is respect and a 

common goal,” Nave said. “I think the book’s 

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David Kramer, Elizabethton, received Honorable Mention for his 

painting, “’57 Bel Aire Convertible,” which is part of the annual 

Newell-Hendershot Watermedia Exhibit at Sycamore Shoals 

State Historic Park through Aug. 26. 


Butler artist Diane Allen won Award of Merit for her work, 

“Lauren.” 

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Send children back to school 

with surprise lunch box treats 

(Family Features) — Summer 

break vanished in the blink of an 

eye, like it seems to every year, and 

it’s school time again. Although 

the kids may really be ready to return 

to a regular routine, chances 

are you might sense a bit of reluctance 

to leave the ease of summer 

behind. 

So sweeten the trip back to 

school with a special lunchbox 

treat. 

Making lunch time something 

your kids look forward to is 

something you can do every day of 

the school year. You can bet they 

won’t be swapping lunches when 

theirs is so special every day! 

Try some of these tips that 

make the lunch break special: 

• Pack their favorite sandwich 

filling — if they love PBJ or 

cheese everyday, that’s OK! — but 

cut sandwiches in halves or quarters, 

or use a cookie cutter for fun 

shapes. 

• Use small self-sealing bags 

to pack bite-size servings of fruits 

and vegetables, such as baby carrots, 

cherry tomatoes, grapes and 

orange segments. 

• Make a snack mix of dried 

cereal, raisins, nuts and mini 

marshmallows. 

• Decorate the lunch bag with 

Photo by Matt Hinkel 

Author Richard W. Nave is pictured with a copy of his first 

novel, Lords of Autumn. 

special stickers, or include a note 

with a special greeting for lunchtime. 

• Make kitchen time with your 

kids so they can share the fun in 

baking treats to tote to school or 

enjoy for after school with their 

friends. 

• Wrap up a home-baked treat 

— cookies, bars, muffins or these 

fun and fabulous Surprise Prize 

Cupcakes. 

These frosted cupcakes will be 

prized. Each holds a surprise of 

chocolate chip cookie dough baked 

inside chocolate cupcake batter, 

so each bite is a delight. Since the 

recipe makes two dozen, there are 

plenty to share and enjoy after 

school, too. 

When you’re planning special 

treats for the lunch box, or want to 

bake with the kids after school, take 

a sweet trip through the creative 

ideas at www.VeryBestBaking.com. 

Surprise Prize Cupcakes 

Makes 24 cupcakes 

Photo courtesy of Nestlé 

1 package (18.25 ounces) plain 

chocolate cake mix 

1-1/3 cups water 

3 large eggs 

1/3 cup vegetable oil 

1 package (16.5 ounces) Nestlé 

Toll House Refrigerated Chocolate 

Chip Cookie Bar Dough 

1 container (16 ounces) prepared 

chocolate frosting 

Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet 

Chocolate Mini Morsels 

Preheat oven to 350° F. Paperline 

24 muffin cups. 

Beat cake mix, water, eggs and 

oil in large mixer bowl on low 

speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium 

speed for 2 minutes or until 

smooth. Spoon about 1/4 cup batter 

into each cup, filling about 2/3 

full. 

Cut cookie dough into 24 pieces; 

roll each into a ball. Place one 

ball of dough in each muffin cup, 

pressing it to the bottom. 

Bake for 19 to 22 minutes or 

until top springs back when gently 

touched. Let stand for 15 minutes. 

Remove to wire rack to cool completely. 

Spread with frosting and 

sprinkle with morsels. 

— Jenny Harper is Consumer 

Test Kitchen Project Manager 

for the Nestlé Test Kitchens and 

VeryBestBaking.com.

Page 2B - STAR - SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 2011 

‘Franky Boy’ attractive, care-free conifer 

By Dr. SuSan Hamilton 

UT-Knoxville 

Gardens direcTor 

I love conifers of every shape, 

size, and color. They provide yearround 

interest and most are typically 

low-maintenance, care-free 

plants. One selection I find especially 

attractive is “Franky Boy” 

oriental arborvitae (Platycladus 

orientalis “Franky Boy.” The first 

thing that I find appealing about 

this plant is its fine foliage texture. 

It’s like no other arborvitae 

I’ve seen before. Unique strands of 

thread-like foliage are strikingly 

unusual for the way in which they 

grow upright when they appear as 

though they would naturally weep 

in a downward fashion. 

This growth habit creates a 

wonderful, dwarf conifer with an 

overall plant form of a tear drop. 

Add its unique foliage habit to its 

bright chartreuse color — which 

turns bronzy-orange in the winter 

— and you have a winning yearround 

plant. It is not required, but 

pruning can create a tighter, more 

dense form. 

This unique member of the cupressaceae 

or cypress family comes 

from Holland and just hit the United 

States market a few years ago. 

I’m just now starting to see it available 

from mail order or specialty 

nurseries, and in my opinion it is 

a plant well worth seeking out. The 

year-round color and unique foliage 

texture set this evergreen apart 

from all others. 

How to Grow: Franky Boy 

thrives in full sun to part shade. A 

moist, well-drained soil is ideal, but 

Ken Soergel of KPS Landscape Associates is pleased 

to announce the second annual Landscapes for Living 

Home Tour, Saturday, Aug. 27, from 1 to 5 p.m. The 

self-guided tour will leave Ronald McDonald House 

at 418 N. State of Franklin Road, Johnson City, at 1 

p.m. Ticket/donations supporting Ronald McDonald 

House are $15 per person or $25 per family. 

The tour benefits the Southern Appalachian Ronald 

McDonald House Charities Inc. The self-guided 

tour emphasizes outdoor living. 

“We have selected outstanding examples of homes 

and gardens with unique outdoor living spaces,” Soergel 

said. “The 10 showcase homes feature beautiful 

garden structures and excellent use of paving and 

EMILEE REESE WHITSON 

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Granddaughter of 

Richard & Debbie Whitson 

Darrell & Judy Guinn 

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8:00 am. - 5:00 p.m. Mon. - Fri. 

or send us a picture of your son, 

daughter or grandchild and 

we will publish this picture 

along with the child’s name and 

Grandparents’ name in a 

Special Feature page on 

Grandparents Day. 

FOLLOW THESE 

SIMPLE RULES: 

• Limit 1 Child Per Photo 

• All ads must be paid for in advance and 

mailed or brought to the Elizabethton Star 

office accompanied by the coupon. 

• Pictures will be returned if you pick them 

up at our office beginning Sept. 12, 2011. 

Photo by Susan Hamilton 

“Franky Boy” oriental arborvitae has unique strands of threadlike 

foliage that are strikingly unusual for the way in which they 

grow upright when they appear as though they would naturally 

weep in a downward fashion. 

it is tolerant of dry sites. Oriental 

arborvitae is cold hardy to zone 5 

(-20°F to 15°F). It will mature to 

four feet tall and three feet wide. 

Landscape Use: Franky Boy is 

an evergreen that can be used in a 

variety of ways in the garden. It’s a 

great size plant for use in decorative 

containers or in the middle or foreground 

of foundation plantings or 

landscapes. To really make it pop, 

pair it with plants that have contrasting 

color and texture such as 

Canna “Australia,” Ensete ventri- 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 

The Elizabethton Star 

wants to help you celebrate… greetings 

will appear in the Elizabethton Star 

on Sunday, September 11, 2001 

$ 15 00 Per 

Picture 

Limit 

1 Child 

Per Photo 

NAME, MESSAGE AND 

GRANDPARENTS NAMES 

MUST NOT EXCEED 35 WORDS 

DEADLINE FOR ALL PICTURES 

IS 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, 

SEPTEMBER, 7, 2011 

Mail To: 

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P.O. Box 1960 

Elizabethton, TN 37644-1960 

Limit 

1 Child 

Per Photo 

Child’s Name (From:) _______________________________________________ 

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cosum (Red Abyssinian Banana) 

or Heuchera “Obsidian.” 

•••••• 

Dr. Susan Hamilton is a faculty 

member in the University of 

Tennessee Department of Plant 

Sciences and director of the UT 

Gardens. She is also the recently 

elected President of the Southeast 

Region of the American Conifer 

Society. The University of Tennessee 

Gardens located in Knoxville 

and Jackson are part of the UT 

Institute of Agriculture. 

Tour to benefit Ronald McDonald House 

pathways.” 

Participants will see outdoor kitchens and fireplaces, 

leisure patios and decks, pools and water features. 

“This is the second year for Landscapes for Living,” 

Soergel said. “Last year was a great success. We 

were very pleased with the public response, and proud 

to contribute to Ronald McDonald House.” 

Soergel is the principle of KPS Landscape Associates. 

He is a Harvard trained landscape architect 

and a member of the American Society of Landscape 

Architects. KPS Landscape Associates serves the Tri- 

Cities area. For more information, call 202-4861 or 

email KPSoergel@embarqmail.com. 

GRANDPARENTS DAY 

CHECK ONE 

PLEASE 

GirL BOY 

$15.00 per picture must 

accompany coupon 

Photo by Ken Thomas 

The American Crow has long closely associated with humans. Because of their opportunistic 

nature, crows will eat anything from road-killed wildlife, corn in the field or scraps gleaned from a 

garbage dump. They also feed on insects, earthworms, fruit and the eggs and young of other birds. 

Unique American Crow 

worthy of a second look 

As I do every summer, I have 

noticed a slight increase in road-kill 

birds. In the past couple of weeks I 

have been able to identify a Cedar 

Waxwing, Wood Thrush and American 

Crow dead on the asphalt. 

My own theory is that many of 

these summer fatalities are young 

birds not long out of the nest. 

There’s a steep learning curve as 

young birds adjust to life in the wider 

world, which includes the peril from 

onrushing automobiles. People can 

have a negative impact on the lives 

of many of the birds around us. Everything 

from outdoor cats to large 

panes of glass in our windows are lethal 

hazards for birds. Despite everything 

we throw at them, they have 

proven resilient for the most part. 

But I have pondered more on 

the battered corpse of the American 

Crow than I have on the other songbirds. 

I spotted the mangled crow on 

a stretch of highway that straightens 

out after a sharp curve. For several 

mornings I had noticed a flock of 

crows at this location during my 

drive to work. It’s one of those spots 

that is dangerous to everything from 

raccoons and opossums to domestic 

animals. That’s the lure for the 

crows, which are looking to scavenge 

some of the road-killed animals. 

Over hundreds and thousands of 

years, crows have developed closer 

associations with people than some 

of their feathered counterparts. They 

are opportunists, and probably anyone 

who drives has encountered 

them in the road, ready to “grab and 

go” from some road-killed animal. 

They usually manage to fly to safety 

before a car gets too close. 

The small flock — perhaps a 

family of crows — that I encountered 

recently on each morning were 

often reluctant to fly. More than once 

I even tapped the brakes to give them 

a few extra seconds. 

Unfortunately, at least one of 

them must have pushed their luck 

once too often. I haven’t seen any 

of the other crows in that flock since 

the incident, which reminds me of 

something I once read about crows. 

These birds are capable of memory, 

and they will avoid places where 

something “bad” has taken place. 

After one of their own met an early 

demise, perhaps they have thought 

better of gathering along that stretch 

of road. 

The American Crow, known 

by the scientific name of Corvus 

brachyrhynchos, is a member of 

the family of birds known as the 

Corvidae. This related group of birds 

includes jays, magpies, ravens and a 

few other birds. 

The family is not very diverse in 

the Volunteer State. The only other 

corvids in Tennessee include the 

Common Raven, Blue Jay and the 

very localized Fish Crow. The American 

Crow and the Blue Jay are the 

most abundant corvids in Northeast 

Tennessee. The Northern Raven, 

once persecuted and pushed out of 

the region, has increased its population 

once again in recent decades, 

but is not nearly as common as the 

smaller American Crow. 

The family ranges in size from 

the Dwarf Jay, which can reach a 

length of eight and a half inches 

and tips the scale at 1.4 ounces, to 

the Common Raven and the Thickbilled 

Raven, both of which regularly 

weigh more than three pounds 

and attain 26 inches in length. 

Usually, I have not paid a lot of 

attention to crows during my birding 

unless they are doing something 

tangible that grabs my attention, 

such as harassing hawks and owls or 

coming to feed at the leftover corn I 

offer visiting ducks at the fish pond. 

Encountering large flocks of 

crows is always something to get 

your attention. On several occasions, 

usually in winter, I have come 

across hundreds of crows feeding in 

large pastures and fields. 

Incidentally, the fact that they are 

quite capable of learning was proven 

to me when the local crows did learn 

they could get a free handout of 

corn whenever I fed the ducks. They 

soon learned that they could perch 

in nearby trees and watch as I scattered 

the corn. Once I would leave 

the scene, the crows — except for 

one — would quickly descend to 

the ground to feed. 

The stories about crows posting 

sentinels is not a myth. Whenever 

a flock is foraging, there’s always 

one member of the flock on guard 

for predators or any other perceived 

threats. 

There are some perils they cannot 

avoid by remaining vigilant. 

The American Crow is apparently 

extremely susceptible to the recently 

introduced North American 

strain of West Nile virus. Among the 

most common birds, the disease, at 

least when it first appeared, seemed 

to have the most significant impact 

on crows. 

The United States is also home 

to one of the world’s most endangered 

crows. The Hawaiian Crow is 

now extinct in the wild, although 

about 80 individuals exist in captive 

breeding programs. The last 

two wild Hawaiian Crows disappeared 

in 2002. The U.S. Fish and 

Wildlife Service announced plans 

in 2009 to prevent the extinction 

of the species, but it has faced some 

difficult hurdles. Re-introduction 

of captive-bred birds into the wild 

haven’t been successful, partly due 

to the presence of the predatory 

Hawaiian Hawk, which is itself a 

threatened species. 

Here are some other interesting 

facts about crows: 

• Other crows found around 

the world include Carrion Crow, 

Hooded Crow, Northwestern Crow, 

Tamaulipas Crow, Jamaican Crow, 

White-necked Crow, Cuban Crow, 

Palm Crow, Sinaloan Crow, Grey 

Crow, Long-billed Crow, Whitebilled 

Crow and Little Crow. 

• The word “crow” is a verb 

as well as a noun. For example, to 

“crow” about an achievement is to 

brag or boast. 

• The phrase “to eat crow” 

means a person has learned a humbling 

lesson. Another phrase, “as 

the crow flies,” refers to the shortest 

point between two points. 

• Only female American Crows 

incubate eggs on the nest, although 

a male crow may guard the nest 

when the female takes a break from 

incubation. 

• Crows are extremely social 

birds. In fact, it’s rare to find a solitary 

crow. Like many social birds, 

crows form flocks. In earlier times, a 

flock of crows was often referred to as 

a “murder of crows.” 

• American Crows typically mate 

for life, although if one partner is 

lost, the surviving crow will usually 

seek out a new mate. 

• In Tennessee, the only bird 

similar to the American Crow is 

the Northern Raven. However, 

the raven is much larger, with a 

heavier bill and shaggy feathers 

on its throat. Ravens also have a 

wedge-shaped tail. The two birds 

also have different vocalizations. 

• Because of their dark plumage, 

crows have often had negative 

connotations in human culture. 

Some societies, however, 

also revere and respect crows as 

omens of good fortune. 

• Crows are mentioned in the 

Bible. In the story of Noah and 

the ark, the crow was the first 

bird Noah sent to scan the world 

after the flood. The crow, however, 

failed to return, and Noah 

then sent the dove. The dove 

came back with an olive branch 

in its beak, the signal that Noah 

and the ark’s passengers could 

disembark. There is also a story 

of God sending crows to deliver 

food to His prophet, Elijah. 

• Some species of crows have 

been documented as using tools. 

However, a few crows even make 

their own tools. The New Caledonian 

Crow has been observed 

making and then using tools to 

retrieve food. 

• On most regional bird 

counts, the American Crow is 

usually relatively abundant. Just 

as humans can count crows, 

however, it’s entirely possible 

crows can count humans. At least 

some scientific studies suggest 

crows can count. 

• Crows form huge communal 

flocks during winter. These 

roosting flocks can range from a 

few hundred individuals to large 

roosts of hundreds of thousands, 

or even more than a million individual 

crows. For instance, a 

roost in 1972 at Fort Cobb, Okla., 

was estimated to hold over two 

million crows. 

• Larger birds, such as crows, 

usually live longer than smaller 

birds. The oldest American Crow 

on record live to an age of 29 and 

a half years. 

••••• 

To share a sighting, make a 

comment or ask a question, call 

me at 297-9077 or 542-4151 or 

send email to ahoodedwarbler@ 

aol.com or bstevens@starhq. 

com. I am also on Facebook.

Jessica Szucs and Jason Keith Grindstaff were 

united in marriage on Saturday, July 16, 2011, at 4 

p.m. at Magic Moments Wedding Chapel in Elizabethton. 

Music was provided by Disc Jockey Shorty Tripp 

and Microphone Coordinator M.C. Pardo. 

The bride is the daughter of Csaba and Cathy 

Szucs. 

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith H. 

Grindstaff. 

Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by 

her father, the bride wore a white gown by David’s 

Bridal. The satin, strapless, A-line fit gown featured 

a beautiful lace pattern detailed with bead accents, 

a fitted waist and a long, flowing train. 

The bride carried a white rose bouquet accented 

with rhinestones. 

Miranda Wade attended the bride as maid of 

honor. 

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Keith Grindstaff 

(Jessica Szucs) 

Szucs - Grindstaff 

Wedding, Engagements & Anniversaries 

Madysen Quay was the flower girl. 

Todd O’Hara served the groom as best man. 

Ushers were the bride’s younger brothers, Matthew 

and Steven Szucs. 

After the ceremony, the groom’s parents hosted 

a reception with assistance by Phyllis Nave and 

Joan McCloud. 

Additional entertainment was provided by Jacqueline 

St. James, Eureka O’Hara and Felicity Ferraro. 

Following the wedding, the couple took their 

honeymoon on a cruise to Key West, Fla., and Cozumel, 

Mexico. 

The newlyweds reside in Johnson City. 

PRE-NUPTIAL EVENTS 

A surprise wedding shower was given by friends 

and coworkers at CenturyLink in Johnson City. 

A lingerie shower was given by Debbie Grindstaff. 

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Ensor 

celebrated golden anniversary 

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Ensor 

Robert “Bug” and Joyce Ensor 

celebrated their 50th wedding 

anniversary on Friday, August 

12, 2011, at Dungan Chapel Baptist 

Church with a surprise party 

given by their family. 

The couple were married in 

Mt. Clemens, Mich., on August 

12, 1961. 

Robert is the son of the late 

Cecil and Cora Ellen Ensor. Joyce 

is the daughter of the late Vannoy 

and Jewel Edwards. 

Mr. Ensor retired from the 

United States Air Force in 1978. 

The couple moved back to Elizabethton 

two years ago and now 

reside in Lynn Valley. 

Rambling Rose to play for dance 

The Elizabethton Senior Dance Club will hold 

a dance at the Elizabethton Elks Lodge, No. 1847, 

1000 N. Sycamore St., on Friday, Aug. 26, from 7 

to 10 p.m. 

Music will be provided by the Rambling Rose 

Band. 

Those attending are asked to bring finger foods 

to share. There is a $6 door charge. 

Tetrick - Mijeski 

Announcement is made today 

of the engagement and forthcoming 

marriage of Ashley Elizabeth 

Tetrick and Keith John Mijeski. 

The bride-elect is the daughter 

of Bill and Julie Tetrick, 2712 

Elizabethton Highway, Johnson 

City. She is the granddaughter of 

Don Tetrick of Elizabethton and 

the late Frances Tetrick and the 

late Jones and Kate Williams. 

Ashley is a graduate of Elizabethton 

High School and a 

graduate of East Tennessee State 

University with a Bachelor’s Degree 

in Business Management 

and Marketing. She is a graduate 

of Milligan College with a Master 

of Occupational Therapy. She is 

employed by Functional Pathways 

as an Occupational Therapist 

in Johnson City. 

Her fiancé is the son of Ken 

and Kendra Mijeski, 1712 Scenic 

Drive, Johnson City. He is the 

grandson of the late Frank and 

Violet Mijeski, the late Gil Crawford 

and the late Jane Kassel. 

Keith is a graduate of University 

High School and a graduate of 

ETSU with a Bachelor’s Degree in 

Psychology and a Master’s Degree 

McClure - 

Marlowe 

Announcement is made today 

of the engagement and forthcoming 

marriage of Whitney Brooke 

McClure and B.K. Marlowe. 

The bride-elect is the daughter 

of Ronnie McClure and Lynnetta 

Trivett Lothridge and Leo 

Lothridge of Elizabethton. She 

is the granddaughter of Ronnie 

and Patsy Trivett and Lois Mc- 

Clure of Elizabethton. 

Whitney is a 2011 graduate of 

East Tennessee State University 

with a degree in Social Work. 

Her fiancé is the son of Ralph 

and Diana Marlowe of Erwin. He 

is the grandson of the late Ralph 

Sr. and Bell Marlowe and the late 

George and Nannie Marlowe. 

B.K. is a 2010 graduate of 

ETSU with a degree in Criminal 

Justice. 

The couple will be married 

during a private ceremony on 

Saturday, September 24, 2011. 

Mr. and Mrs. David Wortman, 

1824 Greenbriar Circle, celebrated 

their 40th wedding anniversary 

on Saturday, August 20, 2011. 

They were married August 20, 

1971, at First United Methodist 

Church in Decatur, Ill. 

Mrs. Wortman is the former 

Debra L. Meece, daughter of Jack 

and Phyllis Meece. 

The couple have a daughter, 

Tiffany Jones of Elizabethton, a 

son-in-law, Toby Jones of Elizabethton, 

and a daughter, Lindsey 

Wortman of Elizabethton. 

They have two grandsons, Riley 

and Ryan Jones. 

The couple stayed at the Grove 

Park Inn to celebrate the special 

occasion. They had their anniversary 

photo made earlier this year 

in Paris, France. 

STAR - SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 2011 - Page 3B 

in Public Health Administration. 

He is employed by MSHA as the 

Community Benefits Manager. 

The couple will be married 

Ashley Elizabeth Tetrick 

Keith John Mijeski 

during a private wedding at the 

Johnson City Country Club on 

Saturday, September 10, 2011, at 

6:30 p.m. 

Whitney Brooke McClure 

B.K. Marlowe 

Mr. and Mrs. David Wortman 

celebrating 40th anniversary 

The Buladeen Citizens Center 

Club, 2819 Highway 91, 

Stoney Creek, will meet on 

Thursday, Aug. 25, at 7 p.m. All 

members are urged to attend. 

The club is still searching 

for “Stoney Creek Memories,” 

Mr. and Mrs. David Wortman 

Buladeen club sets August meeting 

which can include mementos 

about schools, ball teams, 

churches, people and much 

more. Members are especially 

looking for pictures and information 

of the former Midway 

School on Stoney Creek. 

For further information, 

contact Steve and Ann Stenstream 

at sastenstream@yahoo.com, 

or Marie Osborne at 

474-2511 or Pat at 474-3598 or 

email at ladyseawolfe1234@ 

hotmail.com.


Birthdays 

Amelia Claire Proffitt Pateyn Amanda Sluder Bret Alan Morton 

Amelia Claire Proffitt, daughter of Daniel and Rebecca Proffitt, 

Elizabethton, turned four years old on Wednesday, Aug. 10. Amelia 

celebrated her fourth birthday on Monday, Aug. 8, with a “Disney 

Princess” party at Wallabies and CiCi’s Pizza. Amelia is the granddaughter 

of Martin and Jane Clarke and Edwin and Linda Proffitt, all 

of Elizabethton. 

Gage Alexander Barnett 

Gage Alexander Barnett, son of Marsha Barnett, Elizabethton, 

turned six years old on Thursday, Aug. 11. Gage celebrated his birthday 

with a trip to Myrtle Beach and Fun Adventure. He also celebrated 

with a party at home with his family. Gage is the grandson of Rusty 

and Kim Barnett, Elizabethton. He is the great-grandson of Jean Barnett, 

also of Elizabethton. 

Kacie Elizabeth 

Bare 

Kacie Elizabeth Bare, daughter 

of Daniel and Beth Bare, 

Elizabethton, turned one year old 

on Tuesday, July 19. Kacie celebrated 

her first birthday with a 

“Baby Safari” party on Saturday, 

July 16, with family and friends. 

She also celebrated with a trip to 

Wilderness of the Smokies Water 

Park on her birthday. Grandparents 

are Ervin Bare, Butler, and 

the late Elizabeth Ann Bare, and 

Larry and Judy Estep, Elizabethton. 

Great-grandparents are Ella 

and Lawrence Hardin and Virginia 

Willis, all of Elizabethton. 

Kacie has an older sister, Kendall 

Eliza Bare, age seven. 

Sydney Elizabeth 

Minton 

Sydney Elizabeth Minton, 

daughter of Jonathan and Cassie 

Minton, Elizabethton, turned one 

year old on Wednesday, July 27. 

Sydney celebrated with a cupcake 

themed party at home with family 

and friends. Grandparents are 

Steve and Carolyn Minton, Elizabethton, 

and Gene and Becky 

Caldwell, Johnson City. Sydney’s 

great-grandparents are Ernestine 

Minton, Elizabethton, Dora Holly, 

Elizabethton, Thurman and Viola 

Caldwell, Johnson City, and Joseph 

Cass, Johnson City. 

Pateyn Amanda Sluder, daughter of Todd and Ashley Sluder, Roan 

Mountain, turned one year old on Thursday, Aug. 18. Pateyn celebrated 

her first birthday with a “Princess” party on Saturday, Aug. 20, with 

family and friends. Grandparents are Mandy and Rodney Buchanan 

and Speedy and Katie Sluder, all of Roan Mountain, Bentley Parlier, 

Statesville, N.C., and Melissa Parlier, Linville, N.C. Great-grandparents 

are Elmer Winters, Roan Mountain, Sandra Hoss, Elizabethton, and 

Media Robbins, Benson, N.C. 

Aaron Michelle Carr-Isaacs 

Aaron Michelle Carr-Isaacs, daughter of Jeanne Carr and Shane and 

Stephanie Isaacs, celebrated her second birthday on Sunday, Aug. 14, 

with “Princess” parties with family and friends. Grandparents are Sam 

and Diane Carr and Dennis and Connie Isaacs. Her great-grandfather 

is Aaron Glover. Aaron has an older sister, Samantha Isaacs. 

Evan Peters 

Evan Peters, son of Lanny 

and Dlayne Peters, Elizabethton, 

turned two years old on Wednesday, 

July 13. Evan celebrated with 

a “Thomas the Train” party with 

family and friends. Grandparents 

are Lemmie and Sandra Taylor 

and Larry and Brenda Peters, 

all of Elizabethton. Evan has an 

older sister, Emily. 

James “Quentin” 

Hodge 

James “Quentin” Hodge, son 

of Jesse Hodge and Katherine 

Payne, Alcoa, celebrated his first 

birthday on Sunday, July 31, 

at the home of his great-greatgrandparents, 

Tom and Gene Hilton, 

Elizabethton. The party was 

attended by many members of the 

maternal family including Quentin’s 

aunts and uncles, grandparents, 

Wendi and Marcos Demour, 

Kingsport, and Yancey Grimmett, 

Johnson City. Several cousins and 

his great-grandparents, Mike and 

Vanessa Wood, Churchill, also attended. 

Bret Alan Morton, son of Teddy and Adrianna Morton, celebrated 

his first birthday with a party on Saturday, Aug. 20, with family and 

friends. Bret is the grandson of Gary and Lucy Ollis, Johnson City, 

and Deana Helbert, Elizabethton, and the late Gene Helbert. He is the 

great-grandson of George Carter, Erwin. 

Charlotte Smith celebrated 

85th birthday on August 18 

Charlotte Smith, of 921 DeJarnette 

St., Elizabethton, celebrated 

her 85th birthday on Thursday, 

Aug. 18, at Lone Star Steakhouse 

with a surprise party attended by 

family and friends. 

Lillian Cutlip of Hampton recently 

celebrated her 96th birthday 

on Tuesday, Aug. 16. 

Lillian was visited by many 

friends and relatives during the 

day and everyone was treated to 

lots of barbecue and ice cream. 

Senior Birthdays 

Seth Alan 

Taylor 

Lillian Cutlip celebrated 

96th birthday on Aug. 16 

Lucille Hodge celebrated 

80th birthday August 6 

Lucille C. Hodge of Elizabethton 

celebrated her 80th 

birthday on Saturday, Aug. 6, 

although her birthday was Friday, 

Aug. 12. She celebrated the 

occasion with approximately 60 

friends and family at the Ruritan 

Building in Butler. 

Lucille is a native of Butler. 

She has one daughter and sonin-law, 

Nioka and David Markland, 

Butler; a son, Michael 

A. Lowe, Elizabethton; and a 

daughter, Rita Lowe Stevens, 

who died in December 2005. 

She has one granddaughter, 

Stephanie Riley-White, and one 

Seth Alan Taylor, son of Jacob 

and Kristin Taylor, Sumter, S.C., 

celebrated his first birthday on 

Saturday, Aug. 13, with a party at 

East River Park Christian Church 

attended by family and friends. 

Seth is the grandson of Dwayne 

and Kathy Taylor and James and 

Janet Morley, Elizabethton. He is 

the great-grandson of Darell and 

Charlotte Taylor, Mary Reed, Henry 

and Carolyn Campbell, Carme 

Lee Cates and J.B. and Ava Nell 

Morley. 

Charlotte Smith 

Lillian Cutlip 

Lucille Hodge 

great-granddaughter, Savannah 

Ruth Riley, both of Greenville, 

S.C.

Photo by Metro Creative Connection 

Parents can start a conversation about nutrition and health 

by letting their kids help choose what goes into their school 

lunches. 

What can I pack my kids 

for lunch? 

As school starts, many parents 

face the dilemma of what to pack 

for lunch. What can I pack that 

won’t spoil by lunchtime and 

contains a well-balanced selection 

of healthy foods that my 

child will eat? 

Here are some tips to help you 

and your child select and pack a 

healthy, safe and tasty lunch: 

• Make a list of all the food 

options your child will eat by food 

group: grains, fruits, vegetables, 

meat/protein, dairy, and other 

foods such as dips, sauces, snacks 

and desserts. Get kids involved in 

making the list. 

• Indicate which food items 

will need refrigeration or an insulated 

lunch box and a frozen 

gel pack. A frozen juice box or 

frozen water bottle can be used 

in place of a gel pack for keeping 

food cool and safe until lunchtime. 

• Take kids shopping, or 

let them choose from the items 

you bring home to build their 

lunches. Provide a variety of 

whole grains and foods naturally 

low in fat and added sugar. Limit 

the number of salty, high fat 

and high sugar treats they pack 

to one a day. Children often eat 

these tasty foods first, instead of 

the other healthy foods in their 

lunch, making it hard for them 

to get all the nutrients they need 

each day. 

• Have plenty of snack and 

ªAsk Beth 

by Beth Street 

Suggestions for packing 

healthy school lunches 

sandwich size plastic zip bags or 

reusable containers on hand. 

• Ask kids to pick and pack at 

least one serving from each of the 

five food groups. 

• Have a few gel packs, 100 

percent juice boxes or water bottles 

frozen and ready to use. 

Let’s Talk: Letting kids help 

choose what goes into their lunch 

is a great way to start a conversation 

about nutrition and health. 

Encouraging them to choose at 

least one item from each of the 

major food groups helps them 

understand the concept of eating 

a variety of food every day. 

Don’t worry if kids come 

home with food that was not 

eaten. Some days children will 

be hungry and focused on eating. 

Other days they might not 

be as hungry, perhaps they were 

distracted or had a food treat in 

the classroom before lunch, etc. 

Occasionally ask children if they 

think they’re packing enough, 

too much, or want some different 

food choices. Assure children that 

these questions are not meant to 

make them feel bad that they 

didn’t clean their plate/lunch 

box. But it helps them make adjustments 

to how much and what 

they pack the next time. 

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If you have questions or 

need additional information, 

contact me at the UT Extension 

Office, 824 E. Elk Ave., Elizabethton, 

call 542-1818, or 

email me at bbstreet@utk.ed 

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A weekly schedule of events 

Elizabethton Senior 

Citizens Center 

Schedule of activities for the week of Aug. 22-26: 

Monday through Friday: Workout on Fitness Equipment; Billiards; 

Card Games; Board Games; Puzzles. 

Monday through Friday: The Breakfast Club: Enjoy a homemade 

breakfast and hot coffee with Jerry, 7-8-30 a.m. 

Monday: “Just Keep Movin’!” with Wylma Wagner, 9-10 a.m.; 

Bowling with Leanne, 10 a.m.; Lunch — Beef Stroganoff, 11:15 

a.m. 

Tuesday: Personal Business with NET Trans — Shopping at Super 

Wal-Mart, 8 a.m.; Sing-a-long with Pauline Frazier, 10:15 a.m.; 

SALT Council is hosting a Health/Safety Fair at the Carter County 

Health Department. Come by and browse through the large variety 

of booths and receive free items and health screenings, 10 a.m.-1 

p.m.; Lunch — Tuna Noodle Casserole, 11:15 a.m.; Line Dancing, 

1-2:30 p.m. 

n See SENIOR CITIZENS, 6B 

Novel 

n Continued from 1B 

a great example of how people of 

different color should work, play 

and live together.” 

Two other works — Larry Mc- 

Murtry’s Lonesome Dove and 

Sol Stein’s Stein on Writing 

— influenced him during the 

writing process. 

Nave said that Stein’s book, 

which is a much-revered guide 

to writing, is a work that he 

highly recommends. 

“It’s a book every writer 

needs before putting pen to paper,” 

he said. 

McMurtry influenced Nave’s 

choice to build the book around 

the lives of three close friends. 

“I got the idea for a core of 

three friends from Lonesome 

Dove,” he said. “I liked what 

McMurtry did, but wanted to 

take it a step farther. 

Lords of Autumn revolves 

around a trio of friends: Will 

Scott, Zack Morrison and Jim 

Hall, much like McMurtry’s 

work revolved around the characters 

of as Augustus McCrae, 

W.F. Call and Jake Spoon. 

If there’s a character in the 

book based on Nave’s own life and 

experiences, it’s Will Scott. 

“He’s pretty rowdy, a typical 

teenager,” Nave said. “And his 

escapades cost him the love of his 

life.” 

All the characters grow over 

the course of the novel. 

“Will eventually gets the girl 

back and becomes a great businessman,” 

he said. 

The character of Will Scott is 

named in honor of Nave’s stepgrandfather, 

Henry Scott. 

“Jim, the iron man, goes from 

a ladies man to become a general,” 

Nave said. 

“Zack is a first-round draft 

pick for the Dallas Cowboys, but 

he would never have played football 

if not for Will,” Nave added. 

For a larger-than-life novel, 

Nave felt he could not go wrong 

with using Texas as the main setting 

for the book. 

“The road to glory runs 

through Beaumont, Texas,” he 

said. 

Of course, there are plenty of 

twists and turns along the way. 

Among the conflict introduced 

into the novel is a murder. 

“I tried to deal with greed, 

revenge, lust, any of the deadly 

sins,” Nave said. 

There’s also a villain named 

Landon McCord, a Texan that 

Nave likened to television’s fictional 

J.R. Ewing, the dastardly 

oil tycoon at the center of the 

classic prime-time soap, Dallas. 

There’s also an oil fortune 

at stake in Nave’s Lords of Autumn. 

Among the many Tennessee 

connections that surface in the 

novel is the complicated story of 

the Pelham Oil fortune. 

“My wife and two kids are 

heirs to that fortune, so I thought 

I ought to write a story about it,” 

Nave said. “My wife’s grandmother 

was the great-granddaughter 

of Pelham Humphries.” 

He said he didn’t have to do a 

lot of research for his novel, but 

he did do some homework into 

the early history of the Texas oil 

industry. 

The book also focuses on four 

important female characters: 

Leslie Ann Thomas, Mary Kate 

Carter, Lucy Jo Kensington and 

Skylar Sloan. Two of the women 

are also connected with the Pelham 

Oil fortune. 

“I’ve heard about the Pelham 

Humphries story for the last 50 

years, and that’s why I sent Will, 

Jim and Zack to Beaumont to play 

football in Texas,” Nave said. 

He noted that in the book, 

Zack becomes the first black athlete 

to receive a scholarship in the 

Southwest Conference. 

Nave has received positive 

feedback from readers that have 

bolstered his belief that the book 

would translate readily for adaptation 

to the big screen. 

“I’m 100 percent convinced 

it could be a movie project,” he 

said. 

Among the feedback from 

readers has been indications of 

favorite characters in the book. 

“Some like Zack, others like 

Will,” Nave said. “A lot of readers 

like Zack’s father, the mechanic/ 

philosopher Silas.” 

If a movie is ever made based 

on the novel, Nave said actor 

Morgan Freeman could play the 

role of Silas. 

During the writing process, 

Nave received help from several 

people. 

“A writer needs a mentor,” he 

said. “Mine was Mary Ann Artrip, 

a writer from Elizabethton. Mary 

Ann put more red ink on my 

manuscript than all my college 

professors combined.” 

Nave considers Artrip a gifted 

author and acknowledges that 

she was a great source of encouragement 

for him. 

When his father retired from 

the U.S. Navy in 1962, the family 

moved to the town of Watauga, 

which gave Nave his Tennessee 

roots. 

Nave graduated from the University 

of Tennessee with a degree 

in mechanical engineering. A licensed 

professional engineer for 

more than 27 years, he retired 

from Eastman Chemical Company 

in 2001. 

He and his wife, Diana, reside 

in Piney Flats. 

Explaining how he met his 

wife, Nave said, “Diana is the 

sister of one of my friends, Jack 

Phipps.” 

They are the parents of two 

children, Leslie Webb and Jeff 

Nave. Jeff played football for 

Elizabethton High School coach 

Dave Rider in fall of 1982. 

The couple are interested in 

raising American Quarter Horses. 

“I bought an appaloosa stallion 

in 1974 and bought Diana 

a mare in 1975,” Nave said. “We 

started raising horses after that.” 

Nave said they owned one of 

the finest appalosa stallions in 

the country in 1999. 

“He got Lyme disease, which 

crippled him, and we went out 

of the appaloosa business,” Nave 

said. “I bought a palomino AQHA 

stallion a few years after that, and 

we raised quarter horses until 

last year. I sold the stallion to a 

breeder in Oklahoma in April of 

last year and ended a long run 

of raising foals. We have seven 

horses now.” 

When he graduated from University 

of Tennessee, Nave had 

two interesting career offers, one 

in Tennessee and the other in 

Texas. 

“I graduated from UT and 

went to Eastman right out of college,” 

he said. “My wife wanted to 

live in East Tennessee, so I took 

Eastman’s offer, which was a few 

bucks less than Mobil Oil offered 

me to go to Beaumont.” 

Now that he has his first novel 

under his belt, Nave intends to 

complete a sequel to Lords of 

Autumn. He said the title of the 

next novel is Sons of Autumn. A 

couple of completed chapters of 

the sequel appear as an appendage 

at the conclusion of Lords 

of Autumn, providing readers a 

sample of what is yet to come in 

the saga. 

“People can’t believe a mechanical 

engineer could write,” 

he said. 

Nave is a believer in the adage 

that every person has a 

story. 

“I believe every one of us has 

a memory of a time, place or 

person,” he said. “Sometimes, 

that memory surfaces as a story 

to tell. It still takes a lot of time 

and skill.” 

Nave said one goal in writing 

the book was “to have a little 

fun with it.” 

In return, he is confident 

readers will enjoy a fun, fastpaced 

read. The 476-page Lords 

of Autumn is available at major 

bookstores as well as a book 

for Kindle and other e-book formats. 

HELLO 


MY NAME IS… ªReunions 

Gatherings & get-togethers around the region 

Shell Family Reunion 

The Shell Family Reunion will 

be held at Roan Mountain State 

Park , Picnic Shelter No. 3, beginning 

at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 

21. 

Those attending are asked to 

bring a covered dish and family 

memorabilia. Lunch will be 

served at 1:30 p.m. All members 

are encouraged to attend. 

For more information, call 

Marsha Ward at 794-7992 or Jack 

McKinney at 474-3493. 

Gouge-Collins Family 

Reunion 

The descendants of Ruby and 

Addie Birchfield Gouge and Emmert 

and Bettie Gouge Collins 

will hold their annual reunion 

on Sunday, Aug. 21, at Little Doe 

Freewill Baptist Church Fellowship 

Hall. 

Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. 

Those attending are asked to bring 

a covered dish to share. 

For more information, call Sonia 

at 725-4591. 

Knight Cemetery 

Decoration 

The Knight Cemetery Decoration 

will be held on Saturday, 

Aug. 27, at the Knight Cemetery 

on Hampton Creek Road in Roan 

Mountain. The decoration will follow 

a covered dish meal at noon at 

Gray’s Presbyterian Church Fellowship 

Hall on Hampton Creek 

Road. A cousin from Canada, Ellen 

Wendt, will be present for the 

reunion. 

Those attending are asked to 

bring covered dishes, dessert and 

drinks. 

Please RSVP by calling Larry at 

547-0764 or Patsy at 542-4940. 

Finney Family 

Reunion 

The annual family reunion 

for descendants of Phillip and 

Catherine Greenwell Finney will 

be held Saturday, Aug. 27, at Elk 

River Baptist Church Fellowship 

Hall, Highway 321, Butler. 

Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. 

Those attending are asked to bring 

a covered dish and drink to share. 


542-8992 or 768-3387. 

TENITE Reunion 

A reunion for all Eastman 

TENITE and Specialty Plastics 

retirees and former and current 

employees will be held Saturday, 

Aug. 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

at Eastman Picnic Shelter No. 9, 

Bays Mountain Park, Kingsport. 

Attendees are asked to bring a covered 

dish and a drink. Families 

are welcome to attend. 

For more information, call Lugene 

Bragg at 349-6484. 

Bunton Family 

Reunion 

The Bunton and related fami- 

Dancer’s Dream 

Performing Arts Academy 

Amy Simmons, Instructor 

(Former Ms. American Clogger) 

Unique Dance Classes 

• Baby Ballerina’s - 4:45 pm - 5:30 pm 

(Beginner tap, ballet, creative movement) 

• Sassy Steppers - 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm 

(Beginning clogging!) 

• Mystic Grace - 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm 

(Beginner Belly Dance) 

lies will hold a reunion on Sunday, 

Aug. 28, at the Buntontown 

School from 12:45 to 3 p.m. Take 

a covered dish and some good 

memories to share. 

Brad Bunten will attend and 

recount his experience portraying 

Chief Dragging Canoe during 

the recent season of “Liberty: The 

Saga of Sycamore Shoals.” 

HHS Class of 1955 

Members of the Hampton 

High School Class of 1955 will 

hold their annual get-together 

at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, at 

Hampton Christian Church Fellowship 

Hall. 

For more information or reservations, 

call 725-2236 or 957- 

2571. 


Hampton High School Class 

of 1956 will hold its 55th class 

reunion on Saturday, Sept. 3, at 

Rittertown Baptist Church Fellowship 

Hall, 822 Rittertown Road, 

Hampton. 

Attendees will gather for light 

refreshments from 9 to 11 a.m. 

Later, in the same location, they 

will meet promptly at 5 p.m. for 

class pictures. A buffet dinner will 

follow at 6 p.m. 


Charlotte Babb Law at 543-2847 

or Faye Oaks Perry at 647-6424. 


Members of the Hampton 

High School Class of 1971 will 

have a reunion at 6 p.m. on 

Friday, Sept. 16. The dinner will 

be held at The Coffee Company 

in downtown Elizabethton. The 

price is $20 per person. Spouses 

and guests are welcome. Confirmation 

of attendance is requested 

by Sept. 3. 

Please call Ben or Joy Williams 

at 512-0865 or 542-3952 to 

make reservations. All classmates 

are urged to attend this 40th year 

reunion. 

EHS Class of 1966 

The Elizabethton High School 

Class of 1966 Reunion Committee 

is planning a 45th reunion 

on Saturday, Sept. 24. A gathering 

will take place starting at 4 

p.m. at the lakehouse of David 

and Cathy Mills in Butler. 

Those wishing to carpool are 

asked to meet in the parking lot 

of First Baptist Church in Elizabethton 

or Butler Baptist Church 

in Butler at 2 p.m. as there is very 

limited parking at the lakehouse. 

All classmates are invited to attend 

and may bring their spouse 

or a guest. 

To RSVP or for more details, 

call any Reunion Committee 

member or email ehs66committee@yahoo.com. 

Classmates can 

also follow plans at “EHS ’66” on 

Facebook. 

Classes Begin Thursday, September 8, 2011 

No experience needed! 

Family & Multi-Class Discounts! 

21 Years in Business at the VA location! 

Show Teams Forming 

2012 Group Performing Tour to Mexico 

on Carnival Cruise Lines 

Call “Miss Amy” at 540-392-9138 To Register Today! 

Elizabethton Parks and Recreation 

300 Mill Street • Elizabethton, Tennessee 

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Cloudland students attend 

FCCLA Leadership Conference 

Tyler Dyer and Drew Henson, 

both of Roan Mountain, recently 

participated in STAR Events (Students 

Taking Action with Recognition) 

at Family, Career and 

Community Leaders of America’s 

(FCCLA) 2011 National Leadership 

Conference. 

Tyler and Drew, who are 

graduating seniors at Cloudland 

High School, are the sons of Denise 

and Johnny Dyer and Kathy 

and Arland Henson. 

They received perfect scores 

for their presentation speech in 

Food Innovation, one of 28 national 

STAR Events available to 

FCCLA students. The young men 

received a Bronze medal which 

was presented at a recognition 

session honoring all participants 

at the Anaheim Convention Center 

on Thursday, July 14. More 

than 6,300 members, advisers, 

alumni and guests from across 

the nation attended the meeting. 

Approximately 3,500 students 

advanced from the local, regional 

and state level of STAR Events 

to the national meeting. 

Food Innovations is an event 

which recognizes participants 

who demonstrate knowledge of 

the basic concepts of food product 

development by creating an 

original prototype formula, testing 

the product through focus 

groups and developing a marketing 

strategy. Tyler and Drew developed 

an entrée which was low 

in fat and sodium and high in 

protein which they called Bowtie 

Pasta with Mushrooms and Spinach. 

Senior Citizens 


Wednesday: “Just Keep Movin’!” 

with Wylma Wagner, 9-10 

a.m.; “Glaucoma and You,” a 

video presentation featuring 

baseball superstar, Willie Mays, 

Anna Broome 

Gilbert, M.D. 

Tyler Dyer and Drew Henson 

FCCLA’s STAR Events are 

based on the belief that every 

student is a winner. Competition, 

evaluation and recognition 

all stress cooperation as the 

basis of success. Both youth and 

adults work together to manage 

the events and serve as evaluators 

of the participants. 

Family, Career and Community 

Leaders of America 

(FCCLA) is a dynamic and effective 

national student organization 

that helps young men 

and women become leaders and 

address important personal, 

family, work and societal issues 

through Family and Consumer 

Sciences education. FCCLA has 

over 190,000 members and over 

6,500 chapters from 50 state associations, 

Puerto Rico and the 

Virgin Islands. The organization 

has involved more than ten 

Kenny Lou Heaton, a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher at 

Cloudland High School in Roan Mountain, recently returned from 

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) 2011 

National Leadership Conference held July 10-14 in Anaheim, Calif., 

where she received an award for demonstrating excellence in 

modeling FCCLA character in helping students achieve success. 

Heaton received the 2011 Spirit of Advising Award. This is an 

honor bestowed on only one FCCLA chapter adviser from each 

state. She was nominated for this award by Sandy Gregory, Tennessee 

state adviser for her exemplary advising. 

The criterion that this award is based upon is the ability to 

recognize chapter advisers who are constantly faithful and often 

quietly working behind the scenes to ensure the success of their 

students. These are the advisers whose patience, good humor, flexibility 

and skill form the foundation of FCCLA at the local and 

state levels. Heaton serves as a wonderful example of what the 

Spirit of Advising Award is all about. 

Without capable adult leaders, students could not take advantage 

of the many opportunities offered through FCCLA. Being an 

effective adviser takes special skills and a tremendous commit- 

and actress/singer, Diahann 

Carroll. You will hear the stories 

of how they have coped 

with glaucoma and get practical 

advice from expert eye doc- 

Aimee Elliott, 

ANP 

tors on testing and treatment. 

This is of special interest to African-Americans 

because they 

are at especially high risk for 

glaucoma, 10 a.m.; Lunch — 

Looking for a provider 

that is easy to see when 

you are sick? 

We offer SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS 

for our established patients. 

Anna Broome Gilbert, MD, 

and Aimee Elliott, ANP, with 

MSMG Internal Medicine, 

Elizabethton, are accepting 

new patients. 

423-542-7400 

1497 W. Elk Ave, Suite 20 

Elizabethton, TN 37643 

internal medicine 

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Do you have a Mountain States Medical Group physician? 


million youth since its founding 

in 1945. 

FCCLA: The Ultimate Leadership 

Experience is unique 

among youth organizations because 

its programs are planned 

and run by members. It is the 

only career and technical inschool 

student organization 

with the family as its central 

focus. Participation in national 

programs and chapter activities 

helps members become strong 

leaders in their families, careers 

and communities. Out of 

87,994 students from across the 

country, 55 percent of students 

believe that FCCLA has a positive 

impact on their academic 

performance. 

While in California, the boys 

and their sponsor, Kenny Lou 

Heaton, were privileged to attend 

an Anaheim Angels base- 

ball game which ended with a 

Dierks Bentley concert. They 

took a tour of Los Angeles and 

Hollywood which took them to 

the Hollywood sign, the Hollywood 

Bowl, Graumann’s Chinese 

Theater, the Walk of Fame, 

Farmer’s Market, The Grove and 

La Brea Tar pits. They saw the famous 

Hollywood Hard Rock Café 

and Kodak Theater. They also 

drove the famous streets of Hollywood 

Boulevard, Rodeo Drive, 

Melrose and the Sunset Strip. 

Most memorable was a stop and 

shopping at Olvera Street, the 

original street where Los Angeles 

was first settled. 

Tyler and Drew visited three 

famous California beaches: Laguna, 

Huntington which is Surf 

City, and Newport. They walked 

through tidal pools, saw the 

cliff-side homes of Hollywood 

stars and rode through the famous 

canyons outside the artist 

colony of Laguna Beach. They 

also found time to visit Knott’s 

Berry Farm, the oldest amusement 

park in America, and were 

only blocks from Downtown Disney 

and Disneyland, where they 

spent a day. 

The experience was one of a 

lifetime and would not have been 

possible without the generous 

support of the Roan Mountain 

and Carter County community. 

The boys gave a stellar performance 

because, as Tyler told the 

judges, “We owe it to our community 

to do our best because of 

all the support and contributions 

they gave to get us here.” 

Local teacher receives award at FCCLA national conference 

ment of time and energy. Exceptional advisers motivate their 

chapters to take advantage of opportunities beyond the local level, 

use a wide variety of resources available to them and encourage 

student involvement. 

FCCLA is a dynamic and effective national student organization 

that helps young men and women become leaders and address important 

personal, family, work and societal issues through Family 

and Consumer Sciences education. FCCLA has over 190,000 members 

and over 6,500 chapters from 50 state associations, Puerto 

Rico and the Virgin Islands. The organization has involved more 

than ten million youth since its founding in 1945. 

FCCLA: The Ultimate Leadership Experience is unique among 

youth organizations because its programs are planned and run 

by members. It is the only career and technical in-school student 

organization with the family as its central focus. Participation in 

national programs and chapter activities helps members become 

strong leaders in their families, careers and communities. When 

utilizing national programs, 65 percent of FCCLA advisers report 

teaching community service and 74 percent report teaching career 

preparation. 

Soup Beans/Cornbread, 11:15 

a.m.; Super Sizzlin’ Zumba 

Gold with Instructor, Cindy 

Gober, 3-4 p.m. 

Thursday: Devotions with 

Eric Heaton, Dungan Chapel, 

10 a.m.; Lunch — Baked 

Chicken Breast, 11:15 a.m.; 

Grocery shopping on the way 

home (those who ride the van); 

Massage Therapy, 12:45-3:15 

p.m., with Debra Defrieze, $15 

for 30 minutes. By appointment 

only. Call 543-4362. 

Friday: “Just Keep Movin’!” 

with Wylma Wagner, 9-10 a.m.; 

Bingo with Hollis Cable, 10 

a.m.; Lunch — Beef Pot Roast, 

11:15 a.m. 

* * Almost time to make 

apple butter! Please start bringing 

in jars and lids (quarts and 

pints) and 5-pound bags of 

sugar. We need your help with 

these items. This is a big fundraiser 

for our Center. 

* * COME FOR LUNCH! The 

Elizabethton Senior Citizens 

Center provides lunch each day 

at 11:15 a.m. for a suggested 

contribution of $2. If you are 60 

years old or over, we would like 

to encourage you to enjoy this 

service. Please call and make 

a reservation three days in advance 

at 543-4362. 

For more information on the 

Senior Center, call 543-4362. 

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On the Menu 

Listing for the schools of Carter County & Elizabethton 

School and breakfast menus 

for the week of Aug. 22-26 for the 

Carter County and Elizabethton 

City Schools are as follows: 

Carter County 

Breakfast: 

Monday: Cinnamon rolls, cereal, 

fruit, orange juice, milk. 

Tuesday: Sausage gravy, biscuit, 

cereal, fruit, orange juice, 

milk. 

Wednesday: Oatmeal, cinnamon 

toast, cereal, fruit, orange 

juice, milk. 

Thursday: Pop-tart, cereal, 

fruit, orange juice, milk. 

Friday: Muffins, cereal, fruit, 

orange juice, milk. 

Lunch: 

Monday: Popcorn chicken, 

baked beans, coleslaw, biscuit, 

pineapple tidbits, milk. 

Tuesday: Pizza, corn cobbie, 

bananas, chocolate chip cookie, 

milk. 

Wednesday: Grilled cheese, 

lettuce/tomato, baked doritos, 

melon, milk. 

Thursday: Hamburger, lettuce/ 

tomato, french fries, sliced peaches, 

milk. 

Friday: Nacho chips, chili/ 

cheese, tossed salad, corn, melon, 

milk. 

Breakfast: Full Price, $1.25; 

Reduced, $.30 

Lunch: High School, Full Price, 

$2; Reduced, $.40; Elementary, 

Full Price, $1.75; Reduced $.40 

East Side Elementary 

Breakfast: 

Monday: Choice of pancakes, 

cereal, toast, pop-tart, fruit or 

juice, and milk. 

Tuesday: Choice of oatmeal, 



Wednesday: Choice of fruit/yogurt 

parfait, cereal, toast, pop-tart, 

fruit or juice, and milk. 

Thursday: Choice of biscuit 

and gravy, cereal, toast, pop-tart, 


Friday: Choice of waffle sticks, 



Lunch: 

Monday: Beef-a-Roni or crispy 

chicken sandwich, mixed vegetables, 

baked sweet potato, watermelon. 

Tuesday: Hot dog/chili/bun or 

egg salad sandwich, baked beans, 

tater tots, grapes. 

Wednesday: Meatloaf/roll or 

turkey bacon melt, creamed potatoes, 

peas, peaches. 

Thursday: Chicken fryz/roll or 

tuna salad pita, oven brown potatoes, 

carrot-raisin salad, fresh 

pear. 

Friday: Pizza sticks/sauce or 

crispy chicken salad, corn, celery 

sticks, honeydew. 

Early Learning Center 

Breakfast: 

Monday: Choice of cereal, poptart, 


Tuesday: Choice of cereal, poptart, 


Wednesday: Choice of cereal, 

pop-tart, fruit or juice, and milk. 

Thursday: Choice of cereal, 


Friday: Choice of cereal, poptart, 


Lunch: 

Monday: Beef-a-Roni or crispy 

chicken sandwich, mixed vegetables, 

baked sweet potato, watermelon. 

Tuesday: Hot dog/chili/bun or 



Wednesday: Meatloaf/roll or 

turkey bacon melt, creamed potatoes, 

peas, peaches. 

Thursday: Chicken fryz/roll or 

tuna salad pita, oven brown potatoes, 

carrot-raisin salad, fresh 

pear. 

Friday: Pizza sticks/sauce or 

crispy chicken salad, corn, celery 

sticks, honeydew. 

West Side Elementary 

Breakfast: 

Monday: Choice of sausage biscuit, 



Tuesday: Choice of bagel/ 

cream cheese, cereal, toast, poptart, 


Wednesday: Choice of breakfast 

pizza, cereal, toast, pop-tart, fruit 

or juice, and milk. 

Thursday: Choice of chicken 

biscuit, cereal, toast, pop-tart, fruit 


Friday: Choice of pancakes, cereal, 

toast, pop-tart, fruit or juice, 

and milk. 

Lunch: 

Monday: Baked ziti/Texas toast 

or turkey pita, green beans, baby 

carrots, mixed fruit. 

Tuesday: Sloppy Joe/bun or 

mini burgers w/pickle, sweet potato 

fries, pork and beans, banana. 

Wednesday: Teriyaki chicken/ 

rice or steak nuggets/roll, snap 

peas, salad, tangerine. 

Thursday: Pig-in-a-blanket 

or chef salad, au-gratin potatoes, 

fresh veggies, pineapple. 

Friday: Turkey burger or crispy 

chicken wrap, macaroni and 

cheese, pinto beans, coleslaw, 

cornbread, orange. 

Harold McCormick 

Elementary 

Breakfast: 

Monday: Choice of waffle 

sticks, cereal, toast, pop-tart, fruit 


Tuesday: Choice of scrambled 

eggs, cereal, toast, pop-tart, fruit 


Wednesday: Choice of English 

muffin w/cheese, cereal, toast, 


Thursday: Choice of sausage 

biscuit, cereal, toast, pop-tart, fruit 


Friday: Choice of french toast 

sticks, cereal, toast, pop-tart, fruit 


Lunch: 

Monday: Taco salad or bologna 

and cheese sandwich, corn, kidney 

beans, pear halves. 

Tuesday: Beans and wieners/ 

roll or deli sandwich, baked potato, 

glazed carrots, fruit salad. 

Wednesday: Grilled chicken 

sandwich or BLT salad w/egg and 

cheese, sweet potatoes, fresh veggies, 

apple wedge. 

Thursday: Beef and bean burrito 

or veggies/cheese wrap, Mexican 

rice, peas and carrots, celery 

sticks, clementine. 

Friday: Pizza or tuna melt, 

corn, fresh veggies, raisins. 

T.A. Dugger Junior High 

Breakfast: 

Monday: Choice of biscuit and 

gravy, cereal, pop-tart, fruit or 


Tuesday: Choice of waffle sticks, 

cereal, pop-tart, fruit or juice, and 

milk. 

Wednesday: Choice of scrambled 

eggs, cereal, pop-tart, fruit or 


Thursday: Choice of English 

muffin w/cheese, cereal, pop-tart, 


Friday: Choice of sausage biscuit, 

cereal, pop-tart, fruit or juice, 

and milk. 

Lunch: 

Monday: Mini burgers w/pickle 

or Sloppy Joe/bun, sweet potato 

fries, pork & beans, banana. 

Tuesday: Spaghetti/meat 

sauce/Texas toast or peanut butter 

and jelly sandwich, green beans, 

marinated veggies, banana. 

Wednesday: Cheese flatbread 

or oriental chicken salad, corn, 

salad, pineapple. 

Thursday: Beef-a-Roni/roll or 

crispy chicken sandwich, mixed 

veggies, baked sweet potato, watermelon. 

Friday: Hot dog/chili/bun or 



Elizabethton High 

Breakfast: 

Monday: Choice of oatmeal/ 

toast, bagel w/cream cheese, yogurt, 

cereal, pop-tart, juice and 

milk. 

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How Far Can You 

Take The STAR? 

Greetings 

From 

Florida 



August 2011 

Alexis and Rowan Longmire of Knoxville and Gavin Peters of Elizabethton recently 

spent the week of July 23-30 at Mexico Beach, Fla. The last time the cousins went 

on vacation together was in 2005 when they were almost four, five and six years 

old. Now, they are almost 10, 11 and 12. In fact, Gavin got to celebrate his 11th 

birthday on the beach! The cousins also had fun playing in the sand and riding their 

boogie boards in the ocean together. This photo was taken at the Mexico Beach 

Pier. They traveled 583 miles and are pictured with the Elizabethton STAR as well 

as the local newspaper of Mexico Beach, which is also called The Star. 

Greetings 

From 

New Orleans 




Members of Grace Baptist Church recently took a mission trip to New Orleans, 

where they helped make repairs to a small community church heavily damaged 

by Hurricane Katrina. Their group is pictured at the church with a copy of their 

Elizabethton STAR. In front row are Danny Birkner, David Johnson, Lynne Hamilton 

and Alyce Birkner. In back row are Jennifer Nelson, Amanda Sheppard, Vicki Ray, John 

Ross Smith, Jordan Adams and Sam Adams. 

Greetings 

From 

Michigan 




While spending time at the Grand Hotel 

on Mackinac Island, Mich., Dr. and Mrs. 

Ted Jenkins are on the famous porch with 

their Elizabethton STAR. All automobiles 

are banned from the island. A ferry 

was taken to arrive at the island, where 

a horse-drawn carriage was waiting to 

transport them to the Grand Hotel. This 

famous hotel opened on July 10, 1887. The 

gracious hotel invites visitors to enjoy the 

grandeur and lavish interior decor on display 

within its walls. As guests approach 

the island from Lake Michigan, the world’s 

longest porch with its great white pillars 

and Victorian architecture greets them. 

The movie “Somewhere in Time” starring 

Christopher Reeves and Jane Seymour 

was filmed at this historic location. The 

hotel and grounds are such a beautiful, 

romantic place that it is truly like taking a 

step back somewhere in time. Of course, 

the couple took time to have their photo 

made with their hometown newspaper. 


Jennie Clark and Lucas Tipton 

receive 4-H Vol State Award 


were recently recognized at 

Tennessee 4-H Roundup at UT 

Martin with the Vol State award, 

the highest level of recognition 

a Tennessee 4-H member may 

achieve. Vol State is presented 

to high school juniors and seniors 

in recognition of excellent 

in all phases of 4-H work, 

as well as service and leadership 

rendered in their communities. 

Jennie is a senior 4-H 

member at Happy Valley High 

School. She is a member of the 

Tennessee 4-H Honor Club and 

is a 4-H All-Star. Currently she 

serves as the Carter County 4-H 

Honor Club president. Lucas 

is a senior 4-H member in the 

Eagles 4-H Club. He is also a 

member of the Tennessee 4-H 

Honor Club and is a 4-H All- 

Star. Lucas currently serves as 

the Carter County 4-H Honor 

Club vice president. Both Jennie 

and Lucas are members of 

the Appalachian Fair Youth 

Board. They both competed on 

state level in their 4-H projects 

at Tennessee 4-H Roundup at 

UT Martin this summer. 

For more information on 4-H 

East Tennessee Ballet Academy 

students Eliza Cheney, of 

Asheville N.C., and Alexis Allison 

of Elizabethton, participated in 

Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet’s 

summer programs. 

CPYB, under the direction of 

Marcia Del Weary, is internationally 

recognized for the outstanding 

training of young dancers. 

Eliza Cheney, 13, took four ballet 

classes a day during the five-week 

workshop and three per day during 

the two-week intensive. 

Alexis Allison, 10, participated 

in the intensive course, taking two 

classes a day. Both students are 

members of the East Tennessee 

Youth Ballet, ETBA’s performing 

company. 

East Tennessee Ballet Academy, 

under the direction of Cynthia 

Bernshausen, offers a preschool 

program, a dance enrichment 

program for students with a love 

of ballet but limited time to commit, 

and an aggressive schedule 

for the student with an interest in 

Menus 


Tuesday: Choice of fruit/yogurt 

parfait, bagel w/cream cheese, 

yogurt, cereal, pop-tart, juice 

and milk. 

Wednesday: Choice of biscuit 

and gravy, bagel w/cream 

cheese, yogurt, cereal, poptart, 

juice and milk. 

Thursday: Choice of waffle 

sticks/syrup, bagel w/cream 



Friday: Choice of scrambled 

eggs/toast, bagel w/cream 



and 4-H activities, call 542-1818 

or 542-1842, or check out Face- 

obtaining a college scholarship or 

to dance professionally. 

Classes begin Sept. 6. For 

Lunch: 

Monday: Chicken fryz/roll 

or tuna salad pita, oven brown 

potatoes, carrot/raisin salad, 

fresh pear. 

Tuesday: Pizza sticks/sauce 

or crispy chicken salad, corn, 

celery sticks, honeydew. 

Wednesday: Fish sandwch 

or turkey and cheese sub, 

Great Northern beans, coleslaw, 

baked apples. 

Thursday: Taco salad or 

bologna and cheese sandwich, 

corn, kidney beans, pear 

halves. 



book at: http://www.facebook. 

com/utextcartercounty. 

Local students attend 

summer ballet program 

Eliza Cheney and Alexis Allison 

more information, call 512-1722 

or visit www.easttennesseeballetacademy.com. 

Friday: Grilled chicken 

sandwich or BLT salad w/ 

cheese and egg, sweet potatoes, 

fresh veggies, apple.


Monday - Friday 

9 a.m. – 6 p.m. 

Closed Daily for 

Lunch 1 p.m.-2 p.m. 

Saturday 

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

ªBirth 

Announcements 

New arrivals to the area 

Samuel Andrew Guy 

Rebecca Guy, Elizabethton, announces the birth of her son, Samuel 

Andrew Guy, on Thursday, July 28, 2011, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. He 

weighed 9 pounds and 1 ounce and was 19-1/2 inches long. 

Grandparents are Richard and Robin Guy, Elizabethton. His greatgrandfather 

is Jack Clemons, Elizabethton. 

Samuel has an older sister, Sydney Cowden. 

Axel Glenn Matherly 

Billy and Danielle Matherly, Hampton, announce the birth of their son, 

Axel Glenn Matherly, on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, at Sycamore Shoals 

Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds and 1 ounce and was 20 inches long. 

Grandparents are Jim and Melissa Williams, Hampton, Bobbie Lynn 

Matherly, Elizabethton, and the late Bobby Glenn Matherly. 

Candace DellaMarie Potter 

AJ and Jessica Potter, Butler, announce the birth of their daughter, Candace 

DellaMarie Potter, on Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, at Sycamore Shoals 

Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds and 3 ounces and was 20 inches long. 

Zachariah Michael Ray Bullins 

Christian Bullins, Johnson City, announces the birth of her son, Zachariah 

Michael Ray Bullins, on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, at Sycamore Shoals 

Hospital. He weighed 9 pounds and 1 ounce and was 22 inches long. 

Audrey Jean Brown 

Noah Aaron and Stephanie Brown, Johnson City, announce the birth of 

their daughter, Audrey Jean Brown, on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, at Franklin 

Woods Community Hospital, Johnson City. She weighed 6 pounds and 

13 ounces and was 19-1/4 inches long. 

Abigale Mae Fink 

Daniel and Lauren Fink, Jonesborough, announce the birth of their 

daughter, Abigale Mae Fink, on Monday, Aug. 8, 2011, at the Center for 

Women’s Health of the Johnson City Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds 

and 2 ounces and was 19-1/2 inches long. 

Brylee Grace Prudhomme 

Bryan and April Prudhomme announce the birth of their daughter, 

Brylee Grace Prudhomme, on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011, at the Center 

for Women’s Health of the Johnson City Medical Center. She weighed 6 

pounds and 10 ounces and was 19 inches long. 

Emma Grace Danner 

Ronnie and Patria Danner, Johnson City, announce the birth of their 

daughter, Emma Grace Danner, on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011, at Franklin 

Woods Community Hospital, Johnson City. She weighed 7 pounds and 8 

ounces and was 20 inches long. 

Hudson Mark Honeycutt 

Mark and Kara Honeycutt, Jonesborough, announce the birth of their 

son, Hudson Mark Honeycutt, on Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, at Franklin 

Woods Community Hospital, Johnson City. He weighed 7 pounds and 9 

ounces and was 20-3/4 inches long. 

Cole Michael Newman 

Megan and Steven Newman announce the birth of their son, Cole Michael 

Newman, on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011, at Franklin Woods Community 

Hospital, Johnson City. He weighed 8 pounds and was 21 inches long. 

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Distinction as a Judge’s Notable went to Patsy Reading, Erwin, 

for “Watercolor Sisters.” 

Winners 


Never Too Late Award — Carl 

Jenkins, Bristol, for “Arizona 

Dream.” 

Awards of Excellence were 

presented to Joyce Samuel, 

Bristol, for “Remnants of the 

Emerald Isle,” Barbara “Jake” 

Carter, Greeneville, for “Clay Pot 

Beauty;” Pat Woodward, Jonesborough, 

for “Footprints;” Genie 

Even, Knoxville, for “Iris Tete a 

Tete;” and Diane Allen, Butler, 

for “Lauren.” 

Honorable Mentions were given 

to David Kramer, Elizabethton, 

for “’57 Bel Aire Convertible;” 

Jim Stagner, Johnson City, for 

“Clinchfield #1;” Martha Erwin, 

Erwin, for “Still Water;” and Jean 

Corbett, Unicoi, for “Strangers 

Among Us.” 

Distinction as Judge’s Notables 

went to Patsy Reading, Erwin, for 

“Watercolor Sisters” and Karen 

Foote, Johnson City, for “Summer 

Sweets.” 

The show ends Aug. 26 with 

the start of a three-day workshop 

by Lisa Boardwine. Titled “Abstract 

Beginnings with Realistic 

Finishes,” the workshop will be 

held daily from Aug. 26 to Aug. 

28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the 

park Visitors Center. The cost is 

$150. Applications are available 

from Barbara jernigan by sending 

email to bjernigan1030@ 

embarqmail.com. 

The exhibit will remain in 


The “Best in Show” award 

went to Joan Clark, an artist 

from Lookout Mountain, for her 

painting, “Maude.” 

place through Aug. 26 and is free 

to the public. There is a “Red Dot” 

sale available which includes 

works of art donated by area artists. 

Purchases of the “Red Dot” 

items will help fund the renovations 

currently being conducted 

at Sycamore Shoals State Historic 

Park. The park is located at 1651 

W. Elk Ave., Elizabethton. 

For more information, contact 

Show Chairperson Barbara Jernigan 

or Show Assistant Chairperson 

Patsy Kelley Reading at 743-7799. 

Parrots and Tails III 

Concerts By The River 


Erwin artist Martha Erwin received an Honorable Mention for 

“Still Water.” 


Jim Stagner, Johnson City, received an Honorable Mention for 

for “Clinchfield #1.” 


Distinction as a Judge’s Notable went to Karen Foote, Johnson 

City, for “Summer Sweets.” 

Benefit for the NEW Carter County Animal Shelter 

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New members 

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The Women’s Civic Club of 

Elizabethton welcomed three 

new members at a meeting on 

Monday, Aug. 15. Pictured are 

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Sports Editor: Ivan Sanders - isanders@starhq.com 

Ball runs wild in 

Warriors’ victory 

by tim cHambers 

star staff 

tchambers@starhq.com 

Sullivan Central must have 

hought it was inside Times Square 

o start the New Year on Friday instead 

of atop Warrior Hill to kick 

off the 2011 football 

season. 

After 48 minutes 

of countdown, Happy 

Valley dropped the “Big Ball” on 

them. Zack Ball ran for 191 yards 

and five touchdowns on seven carries, 

leading the Tribe to its 39-13 

victory. 

Happy Valley amassed 400 yards 

on the ground on 36 attempts, averaging 

better than 11 yard per pop. 

Pure Michigan 400 lineup 

Top 10 

(Car number in parentheses) 

. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford 

. (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford 

. (39) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet 

. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota 

. (5) Mark Martin, Chevrolet 

. (2) Brad Keselowski, Dodge 

. (6) David Ragan, Ford 

. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet 

. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet 

0. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet 

Biffle up 

front at 

Michigan 

BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — 

reg Biffle is still annoyed with 

oris Said after their run-in at 

atkins Glen. 

That hasn’t stopped him from 

ocusing on this weekend’s Sprint 

up race in Michigan. 

Biffle won his first pole in over 

hree years Friday at Michigan 

nternational Speedway, posting 

qualifying lap of 190.345 mph 

n his No. 16 Ford. It was an important 

step in the right direction 

after he finished 31st at Watkins 

Glen on Monday, then confronted 

Said in the pits afterward and gave 

him a couple of quick hits while 

Said was still in his car. 

Said had touched off a wild 

crash at the end of the road race. 

“Our deal is over with,” Biffle 

said. “We had our differences on 

the race track, that one instance, 

I told him I wasn’t happy with it 

on the race track and then I didn’t 

go around him the rest of the day. 

We talked about that on the phone 

and it is over.” 

Said is racing in Montreal this 

weekend, so he wasn’t anywhere 

near Biffle during Sprint Cup 

qualifying. 

“We’ve settled our differences,” 

Said explained. “I won’t be going 

to Christmas dinner with him, 

that’s for sure.” 

Biffle is 13th in the points 

standings but without a win this 

year. A victory would be a significant 

boost to his hopes of reaching 

the Chase for the Sprint Cup. 

He hasn’t finished higher than 

fourth this year. 

“We have to have a win to get 

in the Chase, that is obvious,” Biffle 

said. “Here, Bristol and Atlanta 

are good tracks for us. I think this 

is probably our best, and this may 

be our best opportunity — here 

or Atlanta. This is a huge deal for 

us and huge momentum for us 

going into Sunday.” 

Matt Kenseth was second in 

n See BIFFLE, 10C 

Happy Valley 39 

Sull. Central 13 

It would have been more, but two 

fumbles behind the line of scrimmage 

reduced it a few. 

“We were a little rusty at the 

start trying to figure out how to attack 

the defense, but once we got it 

clicking we ran off some big plays 

which were demoralizing 

for their defense,” 

said Happy Valley head 

coach Larry Shively. 

“If you’re a defensive coordinator, 

you’ve got to stop the dive first. We 

know that and Jaylen (Simmons) 

knows that. He helps open up so 

many avenues of attack because 

he’s such a good kid and under- 

n See WARRIORS, 10C 

by ivan sanders 

sports editor 

isanders@starhq.com 

In one of the most emotional season openers 

in recent prep football history, the Elizabethton 

Cyclones came out on the field during 

warm-ups and gathered around the number 

75 painted on the field near the Cyclone tuffy, 

bowed their heads in prayer and then went to 

work in honoring their teammate who wore 

that number 75 — Adam Martin. 

The result was a crowd-pleasing 31-3 

victory over a tough Daniel Boone team that 

mustered only five first downs for the entire 

contest as Elizabethton’s defensive front 

manhandled the Blazer backfield every time 

it tried to come between the tackles. 

“It was a great effort by our guys,” said a 

pleased Cyclone head coach Shawn Witten. 

“We have waited a long time for this, and 

I am extremely proud of the way the guys 

came out and played. 

“We made some mistakes, especially offensively. 

We got a lot of plays going in and 

a lot of personnel changing out. As long as 

our defense keeps playing the way they’ve 

been playing and the special teams stay 

solid, we’ve got some big play capabilities 



Happy Valley’s Zack Ball churns out some of his 191 rushing 

yards as teammate Jaylen Simmons looks to block. 

on offense. 

“We’ve just got to tighten things up.” 

The Cyclones wanted to prove to the 

overflow crowd of over 3,000 people that 

they are serious about making another deep 

run toward the playoffs. 

Taking the opening kickoff, ’Betsy 

marched relentlessly down the field after 

by Wes HoltsclaW 

star staff 

wholtsclaw@starhq.com 

ANDREWS, N.C. — For three 

quarters, Cloudland’s football 

team had a senior-laden Andrews 

team reeling. 

The Wildcats, however, 

had the biggest 

difference maker. 

Andrews senior 

tailback Jordan Collins broke a 

tie game with a 54-yard touchdown 

run on the first play of the 

fourth quarter, and led the Wildcats 

to a 22-8 win in the season 

opener at Hugh Hamilton Stadium. 

“The effort was there,” said 

Cloudland coach Robbie Turby- 


Elizabethton’s Zach Treadway tries to escape Boone’s Jacob Littleton (7) and Josh Bacon after catching a pass. 

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Elizabethton tailback 

Terrence 

Turner ran for 75 

yards and a pair of 

scores. 

Cyclones 

n Continued from 1C 

way, who returned to the lineup after missing 

2010 with a broke arm. A nice 39-yard run by 

Zach Moore, who also has been fighting the injury 

bug, helped to set up the score. 

Christine Hardin connected on the pointafter 

attempt and the Cyclones jumped out front 

7-0. 

Boone simply couldn’t find an answer for the 

Cyclone defense in the first half as the Blazers totaled 

only 10 yards of offense and no first downs 

in the first 24 minutes of play. 

Meanwhile, the Cyclones were their own 

worst enemy as Berry was intercepted on one offensive 

series and fumbled on another — or the 

score would have possibly been more lopsided 

than what it was. 

Elizabethton added a second score in the eary 

moments of the second quarter after taking 

he ball on the its own 36-yard line. Turner had 

big run, picking up 19 yards on a third-and-6 

ituation. A flag on the play gave the Cyclones 15 

ore yards on a facemask call, moving the ball 

o the Boone 26. 

The speedy back would pick up eight more 

ards on two carries, and Adam Bowers hauled 

n a six-yard completion. 

Like a sure-eyed seammaster, Berry threw a 

all that split the eye of a needle when he conected 

with senior wide out Wes Montgomery for 

12-yard scoring pass. Montgomery was draped 

y a Boone defender, but the pass was of pinoint 

accuracy. 

Hardin booted the extra point and the Cylones 

were up 14-0. 

The junior placekicker would later prove that 

he camp she attended at Alabama during the 

ummer was going to pay dividends in a big way 

or her team. With 12 seconds before the half, 

he trotted on the field and calmly booted first 

25-yard field goal straight and true, but a flag 

oved her five yards back — setting up a 30ard 

attempt that wouldn’t even bring a sweat to 

he young lady, who she nailed it perfectly again 

or a 17-0 halftime Cyclone lead. 

Boone’s only sustained drive of the contest 

ame on the opening series of the second half. 

Utilizing the running of junior Cliff Sanders, 

oach Jeremy Jenkins team took the ball from 

heir own 34-yard line and moved it all the way 

o the Cyclone 5 before the drive imploded, forcng 

a 24-yard field goal by Zach McCracken. 

The attempt was good and Boone had their 

irst points of the new season, but still trailed 17-3. 

Elizabethton then proceeded to take the reins 

f the game from that point as it would cross the 

oal line two more times before the final horn. 

The first score came just a few ticks into the 

inal period after Moore returned a punt from 

he Boone 46 to the 39. 

Another big-time Berry to Treadway connecion 

(34 yds.) placed the ball at the 5. After a 

oone timeout, Turner carried for a three-yard 

ain before finally bursting into the end zone 

rom two yards out for the score. 

Hardin hit her third PAT of the night and the 

coreboard read 24-3 EHS. 

The icing on the cake came with 4:50 reaining 

to play when nose guard Adam Mulins 

bullrushed his way into the backfield, forcng 

Blazer quarterback Jacob Littleton to rush 

is pass. 

Littleton’s pass glanced off the hand of his 

ntended receiver and landed in the waiting 

rms of sophomore defensive back Eric Carter, 

ho picked up a block from defensive end Matt 

mith and took it to the house down the Cyclone 

ideline. 



Cyclone coach Shawn Witten poses behind the No. 75 painted atop Dave Rider Field. 

The number was placed on the surface in honor of the late Adam Martin. 

Hardin’s extra point put the exclamation 

point on the evening for the Cyclone faithful. 

Witten’s earlier assessment that the defense 

would be ahead of the offense proved true as 

the Cyclone defensive squad allowed Boone a 

measly 54 yards rushing on 29 carries. Littleton 

and Dustin Chandler’s passing numbers weren’t 

anything to crow about as they connected on 8 

of 13 passes for only 34 yards and the interception. 

Had it not been for kickoff return yards, the 

final yardage count would have been under 100 

yards total offense for Boone with only the five 

first downs. 

Defensive line coach Jordy Harrison said his 

guys finally displayed what they have been working 

on in preparation for the season. 

“They were just unreal tonight — they finally 

got what we’ve been working on,” said 

Harrison. “The squeezing, hitting, and tackling 

— they did all the stuff you need to do. 

“It was a joy watching them out there tonight. 

I’m proud of those guys because they 

have worked tremendously hard. 55, 58, 67, 70 

— they are all a great bunch of kids who have a 

lot of upside to them.” 

Ian Glover was all smiles in talking about the 

effort given by the defensive line. 

“We’ve got swag,” said a beaming Glover. 

“There was a lot of emotion out there, and we 

have just got to keep our heads and stay level 

headed. 

“It felt great getting my varsity time. Coach 

Harrison is the best coach that I have ever had in 

my life. We’ll just have to go practice hard this 

week and get ready for Science Hill.” 

Carter was another young player that is getting 

his first taste of varsity action as a starter 

and he made the best of it. 

“I was scared to death when I saw the ball 

come at me,” stated Carter. “I just caught it and 

Matt Smith made a block and I headed down the 

sideline. I was just super excited.” 

Witten was very complementary of his defensive 

coaching staff and the job they’ve done with 

the 2011 defensive unit. 

“Stan (Ogg) and the defensive staff do such 

a great job,” added Witten. “It all starts up front 

with Matt (Smith), Ian (Glover), Dustin (Phillips), 

and Adam (Mullins). They did a good job 

of controlling the line of scrimmage.” 

Witten was also beaming about his place- 

kicker Hardin. 

“You could tell during pre-game that she 

was kicking the football really well,” continued 

Witten. “She’s got her leg stronger, and I think 

you’ll find a lot more consistency. 

“That’s why she’s here — she’s a big weapon 

for us.” 

The celebrating will last for a night and then 

the Cyclones have a tough task to prepare for as 

they travel to Johnson City next week for a headknocker 

with the Hilltoppers of Science Hill, 

which dropped a 26-18 decision to Greeneville 

in another Zero Week slobber knocker. 

“We’ve got to get better because they have a 

great atmosphere at Science Hill,” stated Witten. 

“We’ve not been very good against Stacy Carter 

anyway. 

“It was a good start for us tonight. The kids 

worked hard, and we were able to get a lot of kids 

on the field. I liked the way we came out tonight 

in the second half and put the game away.” 

The Cyclones finished the night with 10 first 

downs racking up 175 yards on 37 carries, with 

Turner accounting for 75 yards and two scores. 

Berry was 9-of-16 passing for 134 yards and the 

scoring strike. 

Elizabethton was penalized five times for 30 

yards while the Blazers were flagged six times for 

45 yards. 

Defensively, Stephen Holtsclaw had five stops 

from his inside linebacker slot while Mullins had 

five stops, including two sacks from his noseguard 

position. Glover and Carter added four 

stops apiece while Phillips, Smith (one sack), 

Luke Nidiffer, and Trey Ryan added three each. 

Chad Pritchard added a fumble recovery after 

a Littleton bobble for the Cyclones. 

**Editor’s Note: Pre-game festivities included 

a proclamation by Mayor Curt Alexander 

marking Aug. 19 Adam Martin Day while Martin’s 

pastor, Randy Johnson of Valley Forge Freewill 

Baptist Church, made remarks about the life 

that Martin lived. 

EHS Athletic Director Mike Wilson presented 

a framed number 75 jersey that will hang in the 

display case at the school in remembrance of 

Martin. 

Former Cyclone head coach Dave Rider was 

scheduled to be recognized with a plaque recognizing 

his achievements, but that ceremony was 

put off to a later date. 

STAR - SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 2011 - Page 3C 

Prep results, 

box scores 

Prep Standings 

Region 1-AA 

Three Rivers Conference 

Conf. Over. 

W L W L PF PA 

Elizabethton 0 0 1 0 31 3 

Happy Valley 0 0 1 0 39 13 

Sullivan East 0 0 1 0 46 13 

Sullivan North 0 0 1 0 35 25 

Johnson Co. 0 0 0 1 0 52 

Unicoi Co. 0 0 0 1 0 35 

Region 1-A 

Mountain East Conference 

Conf. Over. 

W L W L PF PA 

Hancock Co. 0 0 1 0 38 0 

North Greene 0 0 1 0 37 0 

Cosby 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Hampton 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Cloudland 0 0 0 1 8 22 

Unaka 0 0 0 1 6 54 

— — — 

Friday’s Games 

Elizabethton 31, Daniel Boone 3 

Happy Valley 39, Sullivan Central 13 

Chuckey-Doak 54, Unaka 6 

Andrews, NC 22, Cloudland 8 

Enka, NC 47, Sullivan South 44 

Dobyns Bennett 14, Farragut 7 

Tennessee High 52, Johnson County 0 

South Greene 35, Unicoi County 0 

Sullivan East 46, David Crockett 13 

Sullivan North 35, Volunteer 25 

North Greene 37, Tri-Cities Christian 0 

Hancock County 38, Oakdale 0 

Hampton, Cosby idle 

Box scores 

Elizabethton 31, Boone 3 

Daniel Boone 0 0 3 0 — 3 

Elizabethton 7 10 0 14 — 31 

Scoring 

First Quarter 

EHS—Turner 8 run (Hardin kick), 9:44 

Second Quarter 

EHS—Berry 12 pass to Montgomery 

(Hardin kick) 9:19 

EHS—Hardin 30-yd FG :12.6 

Third Quarter 

Boone—McCracken 24-yd FG 3:57 

Fourth Quarter 

EHS—Turner 2 run (Hardin kick) 10:30 

EHS—Carter 30-yd INT return (Hardin 

kick) 4:38 

Team Statistics 

DBHS EHS 

First Downs 5 10 

Rushes/Yds 29-54 37-175 

C-A-I 8-13-1 9-16-1 

Passing yards 34 134 

Total offense 88 309 

Fum/Lost 2-1 1-1 

Punts/Avg 6-28.7 3-40 

Return Yards 65 39 

Sacks 0 3 

Total Yds 153 348 

Penalties/Yds 6-45 5-30 

Individual Statistics 

Rushing 

DBHS — McLemore 6-16, Littleton 9-(- 

10), Sanders 12-45, Chandler 1-1, Bacon 

1-2. 

EHS — Moore 7-45, Berry 3-14, Turner 

15-75 2 TD’s, Woodby 3-6, Smith 4-11, 

Pearson 4-8, Thomas 1-16. 

Passing 

DBHS — Littleton 7-11-27-1 INT, Chandler 

1-2-7. 

EHS — Berry 9-16-134-TD. 

Receiving 

DBHS —Jenkins 2-6, Dickerson 1-6, Seal 

2-5, McLemore 1-(-1), Mitchell 1-7, Green 

1-11. 

EHS — Bowers 1-6, Turner 1-21, Moore 

1-(-5), Montgomery 1-12 TD, Treadway 

2-66, Pritchard 3-34. 

Kick Returns 

DBHS—Seal 2-49, McLemore 1-16. 

EHS — Moore 3-23, Holsclaw 1-16. 

Tackles 

EHS—Carter 4, Treadway 2, Arnett 

1, Montgomery 1, Ryan 3, Slagle 2, 

Holtsclaw 5, L. Nidiffer 3, Walters 2, Smith 

3 (sack), Mullins 5 (2 sacks), Glover 4, 

Phillips 3, C. Smith 1, Woodby 1, Miller 2, 

Nunley 1, Z. Nidiffer 1, Andes 1. 

Interceptions 

EHS — Carter 30-yd TD return. 

Andrews 22, Cloudland 8 

Cloudland 0 0 8 0 — 8 

Andrews 0 8 0 14 — 22 

Scoring 


A—Collins 4 run (Collins run), 3:52 

Third Quarter 

C—Safety, Curtis -25 run stopped by 

Harrison, 7:54 

C—Benfield 3 run (run failed), 3:07 


A—Collins 54 run (Collins pass from Curtis), 

11:37 

A—Collins 3 run (kick failed), 4:33 

Team Statistics 

C A 

First Downs 11 14 

Rushes-yards 43-176 31-241 

Passing (C-A-I) 3-5-0 4-12-2 

Passing Yards 7 43 

Total Offense 183 284 

Return Yards 154 26 

Total Yards 337 310 

Fumbles-lost 1-0 0-0 

Penalties-yards 13-124 10-82 

Punts-avg. 5-30.6 0-0 

Individual Statistics 

RUSHING: Cloudland - Childress 14-59, 

Benfield 10-46, Lacy 9-34, Gwyn 3-20, 

Carnett 7-17; Andrews - Collins 27-236, 

Gillespie 1-23, Curtis 4-(-)18. 

PASSING: Cloudland - Benfield 3-5-0 7; 

Andrews - Curtis 4-12-2 43. 

RECEIVING: Cloudland - Childress 2-5, 

Lacy 1-2; Andrews - E. Arreaga 3-24, A. 

Arreaga 1-19. 

RETURNS: Cloudland - Lacy 5-144, 

Childress 1-10; Andrews - Gillespie 1-14, 

Collins 1-12. 

INTERCEPTIONS: Cloudland - Childress, 

Whitehead. 

SACKS: Cloudland - Harrison 2. 

FUMBLE RECOVERIES: Cloudland - 

Benfield. 

TACKLES: Cloudland - Harrison 8, Gwyn 

8, Carnett 7, Childress 5, Benfield 5, Arnett 

4, Nelson 4, Hicks 2, Lacy 2, Brock 2, 

Whitehead 2, Julian 1, Rhinehart 1, No. 

73 1, No. 3 1. 

HV 39, Sullivan Central 13 

Sullivan Central 0 0 6 7 — 13 

Happy Valley 7 26 6 0 — 39 

Scoring 

First Quarter 

HV—Ball 70 run (Vestal kick) 1:54 


HV—Simmons 32 run (kick failed) 11:38 

HV—Ball 70 run (pass failed) 8:53 




Third Quarter 

SC— G. Smith 39 run (kick failed) 9:58 

HV—Ball 3 run (kicked failed) 2:20 


SC—G. Smith 4 run (Edwards kick) 2:38 

Team statistics 

SC HV 

First downs 11 16 


Passes 4-8-0 2-5-1 




Punts-avg. 2-28 0-0 

Penalties-yds. 4-25 3-35 

Individual statistics 

RUSHING—SC, M. Smith 13-34, Buckner 

12-22, G. Smith 5-52, Hollowell 8-31, 

Coates 5-17. HV, Ball 7-191, Simmons 

9-73, Mathes 8-71, Vestal 5-25, Davis 

6-25, Haun 1-0 . 

PASSING—SC, Buckner 3-7-0 77, Edward 

1-1-0 minus 11, HV, Davis 2-4-1 28, 

Simmons 0-1-0 0 

RECEIVING—SC- Bunn 2-41, Ga. Smith 

2-25. HV- Mathes 2-28 

FUMBLE RECOVERIES—HV, Garland 

Byers 

INTERCEPTIONS—HV, None 

LEADING TACKLERS—HV, Baker 6, 

Vestal 5, Lowe 5, Garland 5, Hartley 5, 

Marlowe 5. 

Chuckey-Doak 54, Unaka 6 

Chuckey-Doak 14 14 13 13 — 54 

Unaka 6 0 0 0 — 6 

Scoring 

First Quarter 

U—Rasnick 65 pass from Wilson (pass 

failed) 

C-D—Coe 5 pass from Collins (McNabb 

kick) 

C-D—Montgomery 20 run (McNabb kick) 


C-D—B.Malone 16 run (McNabb kick) 

C-D—Alexander 8 pass from Collins (Mc- 

Nabb kick) 

Third Quarter 

C-D—Montgomery 79 kickoff return (Mc- 

Nabb kick) 

C-D—Montgomery 49 run (kick failed) 


C-D—GeFellers 7 run (Crews kick) 

C-D—Sandstrom 9 run (kick blocked) 

Team statistics 

C-D U 

First downs 8 4 


Passes 4-6-0 6-11-0 




Punts-avg. 1-41.0 8-31.1 

Penalties-yards 7-45 6-55 

Individual statistics 

RUSHING—C-D, Montgomery 9-123, 

B.Malone 5-43, Sandstrom 4-52, Coe 

4-45, J.Malone 2-6, Collins 2-(-14), Ge- 

Fellers 1-7. Unaka, Wilson 7-(-1), Dellinger 

7-(-9), Pierce 6-28, Perry 4-17, 

Nave 2-(-7), Davis 1-(-3). 

PASSING—C-D, Collins 4-6-0, 62 yards. 

Unaka, Nave 5-10-0, 40 yards; Wilson 

1-1-0, 65 yards. 

RECEIVING—C-D, Alexander 2-21, Britton 

1-36, Coe 1-5. Unaka, Pierce 3-20, 

Rasnick 2-82, Dellinger 1-3. 

KICK RETURNS—C-D, Montgomery 

1-79. Unaka, Harding 3-38, Wilson 2-27, 

Crawford 1-3. 

PUNT RETURNS—C-D, Montgomery 

2-48, B.Malone 1-45. 

INTERCEPTIONS—None. 

FUMBLE RECOVERIES—Unaka, Rasnick. 

SACKS—C-D, Jennings 0.5, J.Malone 

0.5. Unaka, Appleton 1.0. Greene 0.5, 

Davis 0.5. 

TACKLES—C-D, Musgrove 9, Gray 7, 

J.Malone 7, Cole 6, Alexander 5, Coe 

3, Bowman 3, R.Greene 3, B.Malone 2, 

Montgomery 2, Britton 2, Martinez 2, Ridlin 

2, Johnson 1, Collins 1, J.Greene 1, 

GeFellers 1, Lamb 1, Smith 1, Jennings 

1, Kelley 1, Thompson 1, Sandstrom 1, 

Tinch 1, Thompson 1, Frye 1. Unaka, Appleton 

7, Greene 6, Anderson 5, Hatfield 

4, Smith 4, Wood 3, Perry 3, Pierce 2, 

Wilson 2, Rasnick 2, Harding 2, Crawford 

2, Wilson 1, Dellinger 1, Hill 1, Munday 1, 

Harold 1, Rutter 1, Davis 1. 

State results 

Clarksville 34, Ft. Campbell, KY 20 

Enka, NC 47 , Sullivan South 44 

Horn Lake, MS 44 , Munford 23 

Lake Coromant, MS 16 , Sheffield 12 

Warren Central, KY 42 , Trousdale County 

22 

Williamsburg, KY 58 , Jellico 0 

EAST 

Baylor 48, Soddy-Daisy 0 

Boyd Buchanan 27, Chattanooga Christian 

7 

Bradley Central 34, Polk County 12 

CAK 47, Anderson County 28 

Cherokee 59, West Greene 28 

Cocke County 33, Claiborne County 0 

Copper Basin 51, Whitwell 6 

Cumberland Gap 36, Wartburg Central 

12 

Dobyns Bennett 14, Farragut 7 

East Ridge 39, Walker Valley 17 

Franklin County 42, Howard 30 

Gibbs 31, Scott County 0 

Greeneville 26, Science Hill 18 

Gordon Lee, GA 25, Silverdale 7 

Grainger 41, Union County 0 

Greenback 34, Oneida 31 

Hardin Valley 32, Bearden 0 

Jefferson County 31, Heritage 7 

Kingston 35 , Oliver Springs 31 

Knoxville Grace 49 , Knoxville Carter 25 

Knoxville Halls 21, Clinton 12 

Knoxville West 21, Austin-East 8 

Lookout Valley 42, Midway 6 

McMinn County 29, McMinn Central 7 

Meigs County 26, Upperman 14 

Notre Dame 61, Chattanooga Grace 48 

Ooltewah 41, Brainerd 7 

MIDDLE 

Beech 17, Portland 7 

BGA 29, Smyrna 26 

Blackman 14, Independence 9 

Bledsoe County 34, Cumberland County 

14 

Brentwood 21, Cookeville 7 

Cascade 22, Mt. Pleasant 14 

Clarksville Academy 33, Montgomery 

Central 14 

Clarksville Northwest 34, Summit 12 

Clay County 33, Taft Youth Center, TN 8 

Columbia 49, Lawrence County 12 

Columbia Academy 56, Ezell-Harding 0 

Community 34, Mt. Juliet Christian 7 

CPA 35, Goodpasture 14 

DCA 28, Friendship Christian 20 

DeKalb County 26, Warren County 7


Highlanders 


in a game that was even statistically 

otherwise. 

The Highlanders totaled 27 

more yards overall, than Andrews 

and were on the receiving end of 

the game’s two turnovers. 

But 124 yards in penalties negated 

some of the opportunities 

Cloudland could have had. 

The Highlander pass defense 

held an offense that gained over 

1,500 yards through the air behind 

quarterback Ian Curtis one 

year ago to 43 yards with interceptions 

from Luke Childress and 

Devin Whitehead. 

Caleb Harrison led a charge at 

the line of scrimmage with two 

sacks and a safety, while Highlander 

defenders charged the 

backfield the entire game on Andrews’ 

4-for-12 passing night. 

“I thought our pass defense 

tonight looked as good as any 

I’ve seen at Cloudland,” Turbyfill 

said. “I don’t know if we’ve 

played the pass as well as we did 

tonight and that’s a testament to 

our coaches, the passing and stuff 

we’ve done in practice. 

“Coach (Jon) Overbay and all 

of the defensive coaches, (Kevin) 

Kendall, (Justin) Bowling, (Travis) 

Chambers — they did a good 

job getting them ready. I thought, 

scheme-wise, we were there. We 

just didn’t make a couple of tackles 

here or there and it cost us.” 

It was Collins, a 2,000-yard 

rusher one year ago, that gave 

them fits. 

The Highlanders had multiple 

opportunities at stopping the 

talented runner in the backfield, 

but, more often than not, the senior 

was able to juke and jive his 

way through missed tackle opportunities 

throughout the game. 

“Everybody played as hard as 

they could, but that back that Andrews 

had, (Collins), was the best 

back I’ve ever played against,” 

said Cloudland fullback/linebacker 

Luke Childress. “He was 

slippery. We couldn’t tackle him. 

We went out and played as hard 

as we could, they were just a better 

team tonight.” 

After both teams fell silent in 

their opening drives, Andrews 

made a charge with two first 

downs on its second series. 

Childress put a stop on the 

drive with a red-zone interception 

to swing the momentum towards 

the Highlanders. 

Cloudland picked up four first 

downs on the ground as it moved 

the ball into the Andrews side of 

the field, but two penalties stalled 

the drive and the ‘Landers turned 

it over on four downs just inside 

the red-zone. 

Andrews took possession from 

their own 19 and made a serious 

move after a 20-yard run from 

Collins and 19-yard pass completion 

from Curtis to Eric Arreaga. 

A 13-yard run from Collins, 

that included two broken tackles 

in the backfield, set up a fouryard 

scoring run with 3:52 remaining 

in the first half for the 

game’s first points. 

Penalties cost Cloudland 

again on its next series following 

a first down gain, with a holding 

and false start call forcing a punt 

situation. 

The kick didn’t do the Highlanders 

any favors, advancing the 

football six yards and giving the 

Wildcats possession at their own 

32. The Highlander defense rose 

to the occasion with two big stops, 

then a 17-yard holding penalty 

negated an Andrews completion 

and set up a third-and-28. 

On that play, Collins took a 

handoff, evaded two tackles and 

darted towards the end-zone, but 

a block in the back penalty gave 

Andrews possession in the redzone. 

With 7.8 seconds left in the 

half, the Highlanders took some 

momentum into the locker room 

with a big stop on Collins at the 

one to keep Andrews’ advantage 

at 8-0. 

The Highlanders were forced 

to punt on their opening series of 

the second half, but the defense 

rose to the occasion again. 

After Collins was stuffed with 

a one yard gain, the Highlanders 

— led by a big pass break-up 

from Lacy — forced Andrews’ 

first punting situation. 

The snap flew over the head of 

Curtis, who was stuffed by Harri- 

son in the end-zone for a 25-yard 

loss and a safety. 

A 55-yard kickoff from the 20 

was returned in a big way by Lacy, 

who picked up 32 yards to put the 

Highlanders at their own 43. 

Freshman quarterback Zac 

Benfield took the team on his 

shoulders with two first down runs 

to move the chains as Cloudland 

inched closer. An 11-yard run 

from Lacy put the ball inside the 

five and Benfield called his own 

number with a three-yard keeper 

into the end-zone to tie the game 

at eight all after the conversion 

run failed. 

An unsportsmanlike conduct 

penalty on the Highlanders on 

the kickoff added 30 yards to the 

Andrews cause on the following 

drive, giving the home team possession 

at their own 39. 

But Cloudland’s pass protection 

rose again, this time with 

Whitehead taking a tipped pass 

for the game’s second interception. 

The Highlanders weren’t able 

to take advantage of their opportunity 

and were forced to punt. 

Collins took over from there. 

On the Wildcats’ first play of 

the next drive, Collins began the 

fourth quarter with a bang, taking 

a pitch and speeding past the 

Highlanders with a 54-yard run 

to paydirt. 

On the conversion try, Curtis 

broke a sack with a wild pitch to 

Collins, who crossed the goal-line 

to make it a 16-8 ballgame. 

The Highlanders regained 

possession with a 35 yard return 

to the 45, but an unsportsmanlike 

conduct penalty set the squad 

back 15 yards. 

Cloudland picked up two 

first downs on the ground, but a 

fumbled snap and a false-start 

penalty stalled the drive on four 

downs and gave the home team 

possession at their own 50. 

Collins gained 19 yards for a 

first down on the opening play, 

then gained 10 yards to move the 

chains in a fourth-and-four situation. 

He added a 3-yard score with 

4:33 remaining to put the game 

in doubt. 

The Highlander offense had 

no answer for the Wildcats in its 

final drive and Andrews took a 

knee to wrap the game. 

Offensively, Childress led the 

Highlanders with 59 yards on the 

ground, while Benfield added 46 

rushing yards, completed three 

of five passes and ran the team’s 

lone score in his debut. 

Turbyfill was pleased with the 

effort of his freshman quarterback, 

who did a sound job managing 

the offense without any 

turnovers on the night. 

“I can’t say enough about Zac 

Benfield running the offense the 

way he’s picked it up,” the coach 

said. “He’s got a good group 

around him, too. All of the guys 

believe in Zac and know what he 

can do. I think they kind of bond 

around him.” 

Losing the first game was 

tough, Benfield said, adding the 

team can do nothing but get better 

from this point forward. 

“You’ve got butterflies the 

first game and I’ve been thinking 

about it the whole week,” said 

Benfield, who also had five tackles 

on the defensive end. “The 

way we lost, we could’ve won, you 

know. We’ve got to work on tackling 

and stuff. 

“You can’t work on playing 

hard, because we played hard. 

But you can work on tackling and 

things we did wrong. I thought we 

did a real good job hustling, but 

we will tackle better.” 

Overall, Lacy picked up 144 

yards on five returns, added 34 

yards on nine carries and two 

yards on a pass reception to lead 

Cloudland with 180 all-purpose 

yards on the game. 

Harrison and Colby Gwyn also 

had eight tackles apiece for the 

Highlander defense, with Mason 

Carnett adding seven stops. 

“We’re young,” Turbyfill added. 

“We got some experience tonight. 

We played hard, we played 

well and I can’t say enough about 

how Zac Benfield handled himself.” 

The Highlanders face another 

tough test this week with a trip to 

former conference and playoff rival 

Coalfield on tap for a Friday 

kickoff. 

By Jamie ComBs 

AssistAnt sports Editor 

jcombs@starhq.com 

The tale of the tape clearly favored Chuckey- 

Doak. Unaka will have better games to measure 

its worth. 

Outmanned, outsized and outgunned, the 

Rangers were overwhelmed by the Black Knights 

54-6 in Friday night’s Week Zero affair at Goddard 

Field. 

“It’s just like I’ve been telling the papers all 

year, we’re young, we’re behind because we had 

kids who came out late and we’re not in real good 

shape right now,” said Unaka coach Steve McKinney. 

“We’re young up front, we’re young everywhere. 

These kids play hard. We do a good job getting 

in position, but we don’t make tackles. 

“Daggone, Chuckey-Doak is a good football 

team. When we got to the second and third quarters, 

we just kind of got worn down because we 

had to play so many kids both ways. I wish it had 

been better.” 

Julius “The Juice” Montgomery piled up 250 

all-purpose yards and three touchdowns, Logan 

Collins unloaded a pair of first-half TD throws 

and Chuckey-Doak scored on eight of its 10 possessions. 

“I was pleased with the effort,” said Knights 

coach Ben Murphy. “I thought we got after them 

on both sides of the ball. We were a little shellshocked 

with the first play, but we responded 

well.” 

Eleven seconds into the contest, Doak was 

actually trailing 6-0. Instead of lining up at tailback 

on the opening play, Joseph “Mook” Wilson 

took a shotgun snap from Weston Colbaugh 

and fired a 65-yard TD pass to a streaking Eli 

Rasnick. 

The ball was tipped by coverman Dalton Gray, 

but perfectly dropped into Rasnick’s hands. 

“We kind of worked on that all week, trying 

to give the kids a positive thing,” McKinney said 

of the play. “We got excited, the defense came 

out and stuffed them three times. They had to 

punt, and then it’s kind of like I told the kids at 

halftime, we were kind of deflated after that — 

after the first two minutes.” 

Indeed going three-and-out on their first 

possession, the Knights then forced a punt that 

Bryce Malone returned 45 yards to Unaka’s 11. 

Four plays later, Collins rolled to his left and delivered 

a 5-yard scoring toss to Tyler Coe. 

Joe McNabb’s extra point made it a 7-6 game, 

and the floodgates were open. 

Getting a 20-yard Montgomery touchdown 

run, a 16-yard scoring dash by Malone and an 

8-yard TD pass from Collins to Nic Alexander, 

Doak went to the half with a 28-6 advantage. 

The last of those scores came one play after Josh 

Britton went up for a 36-yard reception. 

“I think it’s a numbers game, really,” Murphy 

said. “Unaka’s kind of low on numbers, and 

we kept rotating people in.” 

Montgomery opened the second half by taking 

a kickoff 79 yards to paydirt. Less than three 

minutes later, he produced a 31-yard punt return 

that he instantly followed with his second 

rushing score — a 49-yarder. 

A hefty running back blessed with speed, 

Montgomery finished with nine carries for 123 

yards. He totaled 127 yards on three kick/punt 

returns. 

“Julius Montgomery, my goodness, he’s like a 

man among boys,” McKinney said. “He’s got a lot 

faster than he was last year, and he looks like he’s 

a lot stronger. He just ran through our tackles. We 

didn’t wrap up good on him. We’ve still got some 

injured people, so we’ve got to reload and just look 

forward to getting better next week.” 

Fourth-quarter rushing scores by Chris Ge- 

Fellers (7 yds.) and Nick Sandstrom (9) capped 

the scoring. 

Asked if it would be best to not dwell on 

the lopsided outcome, Rangers fullback Corey 

Pierce conveyed he would rather use the game 

for motivation. 

“I do want to remember it, but it’s in the past 

now,” he said. “We’ve just got to look forward to 

next week, and practice hard this week and get 

all of our stuff down right. Just go get our stuff 

done and be able to play next week.” 

Sandstrom chipped in 52 rushing yards (4 

carries), Coe 45 (4) and Malone 43 (5) as the 

Knights outgained Unaka 324-130 from scrimmage. 

Murphy praised Joey Malone (7 tackles) and 

Patrick Cole (6) for their defensive work. Matt 

Musgrove had a game-high nine hits, with Gray 

contributing six. 

Dylan Appleton topped Unaka with seven 


Using a stiff 

arm, Rangers 

fullback Corey 

Pierce slows the 

advancement 

of the Black 

Knights’ Patrick 

Cole. 

No match for Knights 

photo contributed 

Dan Gould, left, and Jack Frye were the senior division winners. 

Annual ETCHA golf event 

held at Elizabethton course 

from staff reports 

Seventy-eight players registered 

n the East Tennessee Christian 

ome and Academy’s Seventh Annual 

Golf Tournament on Saturday, 

Aug. 13, at Elizabethton Golf 

Course. 

Proceeds benefit the operational 

expenses for the residential 

and academic programs for at-risk 

adolescent girls. 

The twosome of Chris Guy and 

Andrew McKeehan won the men’s 

MASON, Ohio (AP) — Andy Muray 

was a little better at surviving. 

The Scotsman overcame a pair 

f break points late in the second set, 

hen another in the tiebreaker, beating 

American Mardy Fish 6-3, 7-6 (8) 

Saturday and advancing to the final at 

the Western & Southern Open. 

Murray will play No. 1 Novak 

Djokovic after the Serb advanced 

when Tomas Berdych withdrew 

from their semifinal. He’ll be trying 

for only his second tournament win 

this season, to go with his title at the 

Queen’s Club in June. 

He held on during a 2-hour, 

18-minute match on a hot, humid 

afternoon that took a toll on both 

players. Murray repeatedly bent 

over and grabbed the back of his 

legs during a close second set that 

Returning to the football 

field is tough after the 

months of pool-side lounging. 

Undoubtedly, all the time spent 

in the pool on sunny, warm 

days was probably not used to 

stay in shape for football. So, 

as you practice in sweltering 

heat, you should take some 

precautions to avoid injuries. 

Once your physician and 

physical therapist has conducted 

the annual spot physical 

and cleared you to participate, 

you, your parents, and your 

coaches and athletic trainer are 

responsible for practicing good 

habits that should ensure a 

safe season. While recognizing 

the importance of strength 

training, aerobic exercise and 

agility drills, nutrition plays just 

as large a part of the team. 

An important area of nutrition 

is fluid intake. Drinking water 

and liquids is important since 

muscle cramps and dehydration 

usually take their toll on a 

number of athletes practicing in 

the sweltering heat. 

When considering nutrition 

and athletic performance, 

water intake is an issue of seri- 

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shot a 60 for second place while 

Jordy Broyles and Tyler Estep came 

in third with a 72. 

Estep also won the closest-tothe 

hole competition on No. 10. 

In the mixed Division, Howie 

Alexander and his daughter, Madison, 

came in first with a 59, which 

beat all other scores. Dan Gould 

and Jack Frye won the senior division 

by carding a 72. 

Murray outlasts Fish to 

reach Cincinnati final 

included six service breaks. 

The fourth-ranked Murray lost 

his opening match in Montreal 

last week, but recovered quickly in 

Cincinnati, where he reached the 

semifinals for the fifth time in his 

past six tournaments. 

Now, he gets a chance for his 

second title in Cincinnati — he 

also won it in 2008, his first Masters 

series championship. 

This one was a struggle. 

Fish has gotten the better of his 

matches against Murray lately, beating 

him three times last year. Plus, 

he’s on one of the best spurts of his 

career, winning 14 of his last 16 

matches coming in. He reached the 

semifinals with one of the best wins of 

his career, beating No. 2 Rafael Nadal 

for the first time in seven matches. 

ous concern. Water is involved 

in all of our body functions, 

ranging from digestion to 

temperature regulation. As a 

result of this, athletes should 

consume six to ten glasses 

of water a day. With exercise 

contributing to the loss of one 

to two liters of water an hour, 

athletes should remember 

to drink water before, during 

and after practice as well as 

extra water the night before. 

When high temperatures and 

humidity influence training, a 

cup of cool water should be 

consumed more frequently. 

Experts advise athletes against 

waiting until they are thirsty to 

drink, because this can affect 

your athletic performance. 

In addition to consuming 

an adequate amount of 

water, athletes should also 

maintain adequate sugar levels 

for active muscles, obtain 

adequate carbohydrate stores 

for training and competition 

and build proteins to build and 

repair tissues such as muscle, 

internal organs, skin, hair and 

blood. 

(Continued next week) 

BASEBALL 

MLB standings 

AMERICAN LEAGUE 

East Division 

W L Pct GB 

New York 76 47 .618 — 

Boston 76 48 .613 1⁄2 

Tampa Bay 67 56 .545 9 

Toronto 64 61 .512 13 

Baltimore 47 75 .385 28 1 ⁄2 

Central Division 

W L Pct GB 

Detroit 66 58 .532 — 

Cleveland 62 59 .512 2 1 ⁄2 

Chicago 61 63 .492 5 

Minnesota 54 70 .435 12 

Kansas City 51 75 .405 16 

West Division 

W L Pct GB 

Texas 73 53 .579 — 

Los Angeles 67 59 .532 6 

Oakland 56 69 .448 16 1⁄2 

Seattle 53 70 .431 18 1 ⁄2 

——— 

Friday’s Games 

Detroit 4, Cleveland 1 

Tampa Bay 3, Seattle 2 

Boston 7, Kansas City 1 

N.Y. Yankees 8, Minnesota 1 

Texas 7, Chicago White Sox 4 

L.A. Angels 8, Baltimore 3 

Oakland 2, Toronto 0 

Saturday’s Games 

Cleveland at Detroit, late 

Boston at Kansas City, late 

N.Y. Yankees at Minnesota, late 

Seattle at Tampa Bay, late 

Texas at Chicago White Sox, late 

Baltimore at L.A. Angels, late 

Toronto at Oakland, late 

Today’s Games 


Biz Bits 

What to do if you’ve been laid off NEW YORK (AP) — Stores are 

TIP OF THE WEEK 

It’s critical to understand what you should do after being told 

that your job has been eliminated. Here are some tips from Find- 

Law.com on what you should do if you’re laid off. 

— Don’t wait. If layoff rumors are running rampant throughout 

your organization, don’t wait to find out if you’re part of the 

headcount or not. Get your resume updated and in shape. Start 

looking at various online job boards, attend local professional society 

meetings — do anything you can think of to kick-start your 

networking into high gear. 

— Negotiate your layoff package. It’s important to make sure 

you receive everything you are entitled to, including compensation 

for unused vacation. It may be useful to employ an attorney 

specializing in employment law to help you negotiate your package. 

— Track job search costs. If you are seeking employment, it’s 

crucial to keep track of your job search expenses. Some of these 

costs may be tax deductible. If you’ve been unemployed recently, 

you also will need to report your unemployment compensation as 

income. 

BBB WATCH 

The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to beware of 

websites and businesses claiming to provide assistance with immigration 

services. The BBB recently became aware of an increase 

in operations claiming to provide passport, citizenship and immigration 

services, in particular the website www.usaimmigrationsupport.com. 

In July alone, the BBB received 32 complaints filed by consumers, 

which eclipses all other months this year. The BBB has a 

total of 46 complaints since January 2011, when consumers began 

contacting the BBB in earnest with their concerns. In 24 of those 

complaints, consumers allege US Immigration Organization, the 

business that operates the website www.usaimmigrationsupport. 

com, misrepresented itself as a government entity. 

“Immigrants who may speak little to no English can easily 

fall prey to unscrupulous businesses” said Steve J. Bernas, president, 

& CEO serving the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago 

and Northern Illinois. “Businesses are willing to take advantage 

of anything from a language barrier to someone who is short on 

time, and scam innocent people out of their money.” 

“It is very important for people to fully read and understand 

any website and its disclaimers before doing businesses on it,” 

Bernas added. “This is particularly necessary when a person is 

seeking assistance involving personal identification or government 

programs.” 

For more advice, visit www.bbb.org. 

THE LIST 

Here are the top-earning towns in the U.S., according to CN- 

NMoney: 

1. Great Falls, Va. 

2. Hillsborough, Calif. 

3. Scarsdale, N.Y. 

4. Weston, Mass. 

5. Los Altos Hills, Calif. 

NUMBER TO KNOW 

$26,000: Amount of a black diamond BlackBerry you can get 

from jeweler Alexander Amosu. The BlackBerry contains 1,400 

diamonds and is set in gold. 

TECH TALK 

Ahead of its September price increase, Netflix is improving its 

children’s content and now offers a “Just For Kids” tab of streaming 

videos. 

David Wortman AAMS 

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AlcatelLuc NY ... ... ... 3.33 -.07 +12.5 

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Altria NY 1.52 5.9 16 25.71 +.01 +4.4 

Amgen Nasd1.12 2.2 11 51.98 +.54 -5.3 

Annaly NY 2.59 14.6 6 17.79 -.31 -.7 

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BkofAm NY .04 .6 ... 6.97 -.04 -47.8 

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CocaCola NY 1.88 2.8 13 67.10 -.66 +2.0 

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DrSCBr rs NY ... ... ... 57.90 +2.66 +23.6 

DrxFnBull NY ... ... ... 12.01 -.63 -56.9 

DirxSCBull NY ... ... ... 36.24 -1.93 -50.0 

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EmersonEl NY 1.38 3.3 14 42.46 -.49 -25.7 

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GenMot n NY ... ... 6 22.16 -1.44 -39.9 

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HewlettP NY .48 2.0 6 23.60 -5.91 -43.9 

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HonwllIntl NY 1.33 3.2 12 42.19 -.57 -20.6 

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iShEMkts NY .84 2.1 ... 39.68 -.50 -16.7 

iS Eafe NY 1.68 3.3 ... 50.17 -.87 -13.8 

iShR2K NY .94 1.4 ... 65.28 -1.17 -16.6 

Intel Nasd.84 4.4 9 19.19 -.58 -8.7 

IBM NY 3.00 1.9 13 157.54 -6.29 +7.3 

Business 

Higher prices: The trend for back-to-school 

trying everything they can think of 

to disguise the fact that you’re going 

to pay more for clothes this fall. 

Some are using less fabric and 

calling it the new look. Others are 

adding cheap stitching and trumpeting 

it as a redesign. And the buttons 

on that blouse? Chances are you’re 

not going to think it’s worth paying 

several dollars more for the shirt just 

to have them. 

Retailers are raising prices on 

merchandise an average of 10 percent 

across-the-board this fall in an 

effort to offset their rising costs for 

materials and labor. But merchants 

are worried that cash-strapped customers 

who are weighed down by 

economic woes will balk at price 

hikes. So, retailers are trying to raise 

prices without tipping off unsuspecting 

customers. 

“Let the consumer trickery begin,” 

said Brian Sozzi, Wall Street 

Strategies retail analyst 

Retailers have long tried to mask 

price hikes — for instance, jacking 

them up more than needed so that 

they can offer a “sale” on the higher 

price. But the new strategies come as 

merchants’ production and labor 

costs are expected to rise 10 percent 

to 20 percent in the second half of 

the year after having remained low 

during most of the past two decades. 

Costs can quickly add up: Raw materials 

account for 25 percent to 50 

percent of the cost of producing a 

garment, while labor ranges from 

20 percent to 40 percent, analysts 

estimate. 

Stores already have passed along 

their rising costs to customers by 

raising prices on select items. The 

core Consumer Price Index, which 

includes spending on everything 

except food and energy, rose 0.2 percent 

in July, the Labor Department 

said Thursday. But now that production 

costs are going up even higher, 

merchants are increasing prices on 

a broader range of merchandise. 

Because of their concern that shoppers 

will retreat, though, retailers are 

treading the line between style, quality 

and price. 

Some merchants are making 

inexpensive tweaks __ additional 

stitching, fake button holes, fancy 

tags __ to justify price increases. 

Those embellishments can add pennies 

to $1 to the cost of a garment, 

STOCKS OF LOCAL INTEREST 

but retailers can charge $10 more 

for them, said Marshal Cohen, chief 

industry analyst with market research 

firm The NPD Group. 

“We’re not seeing deflation or inflation; 

we’re seeing con-flation,” he 

said. “Stores are making consumers 

believe they’re getting more for their 

money.” 

After the price of the fabric for its 

girl’s corduroy pants almost doubled, 

catalog retailer Lands’ End, based in 

Dodgeville, Wis., raised the price of 

the pants by $7 to $34.50. The company, 

a unit of Sears Holdings Corp., 

also added buttons and stitching on 

the pockets to dress them up. 

“Consumers are going to notice 

the price differences,” said Michele 

Casper, a Lands’ End spokeswoman. 

“But they are also going to get a 

lot of added benefits so they know 

they’re not getting short-changed.” 

Others are taking away things, 

but marketing it to customers as the 

latest trend. 

Spencer Elmen, owner of Cupid’s 

Lingerie, which operates five 

stores in Arkansas, said he is seeing 

more items in his store that are even 

skimpier than usual, from under- 

Muddy 

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Kellogg NY 1.72 3.3 16 52.26 -.54 +2.3 

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wear to mini dresses. He says that’s 

because designers are finding clever 

ways to conceal the fact that they’re 

clothes have less fabric. 

Elmen said $39.99 teddies, 

which are $5 more than that they 

were last year, feature a studded 

heart that gathers up the material 

to disguise the fact that less fabric 

is being used. He also noted that 

the corsets with fishnet patterns 

are priced about 5 percent more at 

about $49, even though they also 

have less material. 

“They’re just being more creative 

with less fabric,” Elmen said. 

Teen retailer Abercrombie & 

Fitch is advertising “Redesigned 

2012” jean collection in its stores 

and on its website, touting that the 

jeans are “softer, with the perfect 

amount of stretch.” They’re also 

mostly priced between $78 and 

$88, about $10 more than last year, 

according to Jennifer Black, who 

heads up research firm Jennifer 

Black & Associates. 

Sozzi, the Wall Street Strategies 

retail analyst, examined the jeans 

and believes they are “thinner” and 

of “cheaper quality.” That extra 

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MUTUAL FUNDS 

stretch, he says, simply could mean 

the retailer is saving costs by using 

less denim. 

Eric Cerny, an Abercrombie & 

Fitch spokesman, declined to comment. 

But Cerny reiterated what 

executives told investors in recent 

months: the bulk of increases on 

items will start to happen in September 

and the chain will not sacrifice 

quality to achieve cost reductions. 

Bill Melnick, director of strategic 

planning at SAI Marketing, 

which studies consumer behavior 

at major consumer brands, said 

most shoppers may not notice retailers’ 

tactics to disguise prices. But 

he says shoppers won’t buy if they 

can’t afford it. 

“Shoppers are being pragmatic,” 

he says, nothing that they 

think “’If it fits into my budget, 

then it’s a sale.’” 

Rhonda Sayen, a Stephens City, 

Va., resident, said she checked out 

prices on new fall items and noticed 

jeans that were about $40 a year ago 

are now closer to $60. She also said 

she’s spotted lower quality T-shirts at 

some of the stores. 

Four days of relative calm in the stock market vanished Thursday 

and were replaced by the volatility that had sent stocks plunging since 

late July. Financial analysts say investors can’t figure out what is happening 

with the economy. So they focus on whatever is the latest economic 

or earnings report. 

Earlier this week, merger announcements from companies like 

Google and strong earnings from Cisco and others gave traders reasons 

to stop worrying about another recession. A disappointing report 

on manufacturing from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia on 

Thursday revived those worries. “Economic data continues to be very 

muddled,” says Rob Lutts of Cabot Money Management. 

Economic and earnings reports have caused the Dow’s big swings this month 

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The big worry: debt problems in the 

U.S. and Europe. Investors fear 

that Spain and Italy will be the next 

nations to need a bailout. In the 

U.S., the nation’s AAA credit rating 

is downgraded because of concerns 

about the ability of Congress 

to cut the budget. Traders also 

react to two disappointing reports: 

Economic growth in the first half of 

the year was the weakest since the 

recession ended in 2009, and 

manufacturing weakened in July. 

AUG. 11-AUG. 17 

Earnings and economic news turns positive. Tech giant Cisco 

Systems says revenue could grow faster this quarter than 

analysts expected. A strong retail sales report suggests that 

consumer spending remains healthy. Google, Time Warner 

Cable and Cargill make merger announcements. And Target, 

Staples and Dell report earnings above analysts’ forecasts. 

AUG. 18 

Economic concerns return. The number of people seeking 

unemployment benefits rose last week. Manufacturing is weaker 

in the mid-Atlantic states. Sales of previously occupied homes fall 

for the third month in four. Japan’s exports fall for a fifth month. 

SOURCE: FactSet Chip Cutter, Elizabeth Gramling • AP 

Total Assets Total Return/Rank Pct Min Init 

Name Obj ($Mlns) NAV 4-wk 12-mo 5-year Load Invt 

American Funds IncAmerA m MA 52,940 15.84 -7.6 +7.5/A +1.8/C 5.75 250 

American Funds InvCoAmA m LB 46,376 24.89 -13.7 +3.1/D -1.5/C 5.75 250 

American Funds WAMutInvA m LV 38,653 25.35 -12.9 +8.2/A -0.7/A 5.75 250 

Fidelity Contra LG 61,125 62.05 -14.3 +9.1/B +2.3/A NL 2,500 

Fidelity Magellan LG 16,268 60.64 -17.6 +2.3/E -3.1/E NL 2,500 

Oppenheimer DiscoverA m SG 1,016 50.95 -23.5 +19.1/A +3.9/A 5.75 1,000 

PIMCO TotRetIs CI 142,222 11.05 +0.3 +4.1/D +8.5/A NL 1,000,000 

Putnam GrowIncA m LV 4,536 11.72 -14.1 +1.0 -3.9 5.75 500 

Putnam VoyagerA m LG 3,693 18.89 -17.8 -5.4 +3.0 5.75 500 

Vanguard Wndsr LV 7,380 11.53 -16.1 +2.8/D -2.9/C NL 3,000 

CA -Conservative Allocation, CI -Intermediate-Term Bond, ES -Europe Stock, FB -Foreign Large Blend, FG -Foreign LargeGrowth, FV -Foreign 

Large Value, IH -World Allocation, LB -Large Blend, LG -Large Growth, LV -Large Value, MA -Moderate Allocation, MB -Mid-Cap Blend, MV - 

Mid-Cap Value, SH -Specialty-heath, WS -World Stock, Total Return: Chng in NAV with dividends reinvested. Rank: How fund performed vs. 

others with same objective: A is in top 20%, E in bottom 20%. Min Init Invt: Minimum $ needed to invest in fund. Source: Morningstar.


JM Smuckers lowers US coffee prices 

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — J.M. years — most recently in May — tions lines. 

$2.46. 

in cutting prices as their costs melother 9 percent that August, then 10 

Smucker Co. announced Tuesday as it faced higher cost for beans, fuel Coffee prices have soared in re- When prices were on the rise, low. 

percent in February this year and 11 

that it has lowered its US coffee pric- and packaging. 

cent years due to growing demand, Starbucks Corp., Peet’s Coffee and Kraft declined to comment on percent on top of that in May. 

es, though not enough to make up J.M. Smucker said it is now cut- harsh weather and speculation. Tea Inc., Green Mountain Coffee whether it would follow suit. Star- The company said Tuesday that 

for several recent increases. ting its U.S. coffee prices by 6 per- Coffee futures, trading at $1.17 a Roasters Inc. and Kraft Foods Inc., bucks did not respond to requests for it could not discuss the move in de- 

The company, which sells cofcent on average to reflect the lower pound in early 2009, rose to $1.45 which makes Maxwell House and comment. 

tail because it is in a so-called “quiet 

fee under the Folgers, Millstone and prices it’s paying for beans. The cuts in 2010, then to $2.40 in January of Yuban, all raised their prices. 

J.M. Smucker’s cuts won’t make period” before it reports its earnings 

Dunkin’ Donuts brands, has raised primarily affect its Folgers, Dunkin’ 2011. They peaked in April at nearly It’s unclear whether any of those up for all its recent hikes. It increased on Thursday. But it’s expected to dis- 

its coffee prices four times in two Donuts and Folgers Gourmet Selec- $3 and have fallen since to about companies will follow J.M. Smucker prices 4 percent in May 2010, ancuss prices then. 

PUBLIC NOTICES 

LEGAL NOTICE 

Purs. Sec. 6 32 108 TCA Summary 

Eliz. City Council Reg. Sess. 

08/11/2011Passed Motions: 

7/14/11/2011 Reg. Sess. Minutes; 

POW/MIA Recognition Day On 

Sept. 16; Hands On The Wall Event 

On Sept. 3; Agenda Amendment To 

Move FY 2011/12 Budget Ordinance 

To End Of Agenda; TML 

Property Insurance Invoice In The 

Amt. Of $53,867.00; TML Liability 

Insurance Invoice In The Amt. Of 

$144,211.00; TML Liability Insurance 

Invoice For The Electric Dept. 

In The Amt. Of $74,518.00; Purchases, 

Expenses And Bids In The 

Amt. Of $207,053.11. Held Public 

Hearings: FY 2010/11 Year End 

Budget Ord. Amendment; 2011 

Property Tax Ord.; FY 2011/12 

Budget Ord.; 1305 Broad Street Annexation; 

202 And 204 Williams 

Avenue Rezoning. Passed Ord. 

2nd: An Ordinance To Amend The 

Budget Appropriations For The Fiscal 

Year Beginning July 1, 2010 And 

Ending June 30, 2011 And Further 

Referenced As Fiscal Year 

2010/2011 Budget Appropriations 

Ordinance Amendment; An Ordinance 

To Annex Certain Territory 

And To Incorporate The Same 

Within The Corporate Boundaries 

Of The City Of Elizabethton, Tennessee, 

The Same Being The Property 

Of Jon K. Shell, Sr., Located At 

1305 Broad Street In Elizabethton, 

Tennessee, Under Tennessee Code 

Annotated Section 6-51-102; An Ordinance 

Upon The Recommendation 

Of The Elizabethton Planning 

Commission, To Rezone A Parcel 

Of Land, The Same Being The 

Property Of Terry E. Nave, Joyce 

Nave Savage And Alice Nave Bunton 

In The Sixth (6th) Civil District 

Of Carter County, Tennessee, 

Within The Corporate Limits Of The 

City Of Elizabethton, Tennessee, 

From Designation R-2 Medium Density 

Residential District To B-2 Arterial 

Business District By Amending 

The Zoning Ordinance Of The City 

Of Elizabethton, Tennessee, Dated 

July 8, 1971, As Adopted And Enacted 

By Ordinance No. 7-19, And 

Amending The Zoning Map Dated 

August, 1971, Attached And Made 

A Part Of Ordinance No. 7-19; An 

Ordinance Upon The Recommendation 

Of The Elizabethton Regional 

Planning Commission To Rezone A 

Parcel Of Land, The Same Being 

The Property Of Mary Evelyn Davis, 

In The Sixth (6th) Civil District Of 

Carter County, Tennessee, Within 

The Corporate Limits Of The City Of 

Elizabethton, Tennessee, From 

Designation R-2 Medium Density 

Residential To B-2 Arterial Business 

District By Amending The Zoning 

Map Dated August, 1971, Attached 

And Made A Part Of Ordinance No. 

7-19; An Ordinance Establishing Expenditure 

Appropriations For The 

Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2011 

And Ending June 30, 2012 And Further 

Approving The City Manager's 

Proposed Budget With Such Modifications 

As Deemed Necessary Or 

Desirable By The Elizabethton, Tennessee 

City Council For The Fiscal 

Year 2011/2012; Passed Res: A 

Resolution Adopting A Post-Issuance 

Compliance Policy For 

Tax-Exempt Obligations Issued By 

The City Of Elizabethton, Tennessee, 

And The Elizabethton Electric 

Department; A Resolution Approving 

Work Order No. 11 Pursuant To 

The Master Services Agreement 

Previously Entered Into With AMEC 

Earth And Environmental, Inc. To 

Provide Compliance Assistance To 

The City Of Elizabethton, For The 

City Of Elizabethton's Mandatory 

Phase II (MSR) Storm Water Program 

At A Cost To The City Of 

Elizabethton Of Ten Thousand One 

Hundred Thirty Four ($10,134.00); A 

Resolution Authorizing The City Of 

Elizabethton To Participate In The 

TML Risk Management Pool “Safety 

Partners” Loss Control Matching 

Safety Grant Program. Motion 

Failed: 1st Consideration Of The 

2011 Property Tax Rate; 1st Consideration 

Of The FY 2011/12 City 

Budget. 

Jerome Kitchens, 

City Clerk 


Public Notice 

The Carter County Commission 

meeting in regular session Monday 

September 19, 2011, at 

10:00am will seek to temporarily 

fill the vacated 1st District Commissioner 

position. Boards/Committee 

Application may be obtained 

at http://www.cartercountytn.gov/employment/ 

or by contacting 

the County Mayor's Office 

at 801 E. Elk Avenue, Suite 201, 

Elizabethton, TN, Monday 

through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. 

Deadline for submitting applications 

is September 9th at 4:00 

pm. Applicants will be given 5 

minutes to address Commissioners 

at the September 19th County 

Commission meeting. 

8/14, 8/21 

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3 ARTICLES 

LOST & FOUND 

FOUND Husky Mixed female golden 

brown with collar in North Unicoi 

County near the Carter County Line. 

(423)743-2262 

5 SPECIAL 

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

INVITATION to Bid – 

Interior Painting 

First TN Human Resource Agency 

now accepting bids for exterior 

building painting. All bids must be 

submitted in writing on or before 

8/26/11 at 2 p.m. at FTHRA, Attn: 

Jason Cody – Painting Bid, 2203 

McKinley Rd., Ste. 210, Johnson 

City, TN 37604 . FAXES NOT AC- 

CEPTABLE. FTHRA reserves right 

to reject any & all bids & maintains 

right to negotiate after bid. Work involves 

painting of apprx. 5,300 sq ft. 

consisting of: Interior walls & ceilings 

of 12 unoccupied offices 

(apprx. 2,300 sq ft) located at 704 

Rolling Hills Dr., Johnson City, TN. 

~ 5 interior hallway walls & ceilings 

(apprx 1,400 sq ft.) ~ 1 foyer area; 

walls/ceilings (apprx. 230 sq ft.) ~ 1 

break room area; walls/ceilings 

(apprx, 1000 sq. ft) ~ 5 restrooms 

area; partial wall/ceiling (apprx. 375 

sq ft.). Paint color is to be chosen by 

owner, but will be a neutral shade 

for walls & white for ceilings. Paint 

should be a semi-gloss latex interior 

with no less than a 20 year rating. 

Minor drywall patchwork may be required 

in a few areas. Contractor 

must be appropriately licensed, 

bonded, & insured. Contractor responsible 

for verifying measurements. 

JOB SHOULD BE BID AS 

LUMP SUM – FIXED PRICE. MUST 

BE COMPLETED BY 9/19/11. To 

arrange site visit or for additional 

info, contact Jason Cody, Dir. of Finance 

at 423-461-8283. 

INVITATION TO BID 

First TN Human Resource Agency 

now accepting bids for items below. 

All bids must be submitted in writing 

& meet all specs on or before 

8/31/11 at 2 p.m. at FTHRA, 2203 

McKinley Rd, Ste 210, Johnson 

City, TN 37604. FTHRA reserves 

the right to reject any & all bids & 

maintains right to negotiate after 

bid. Details available on request; 

contact Jason Cody, Dir. of Finance 

423-461-8283. COMMERCIAL 

CARPET INSTALLATION, at 704 

Rolling Hills Dr, Johnson City, TN. 

Entire project TO BE COMPLETED 

NO LATER THAN 9/19/11. CON- 

TRACTOR RESPONSIBLE FOR: 

clean-up & disposal of any waste, 

must provide any applicable written 

warranty for workmanship & product. 

Must be appropriately licensed, 

bonded & insured. Must provide 3 

references. All measurements provided 

are to be verified by contractor. 

Floor plan & detailed dimension 

available on request. Project consists 

of: Installation of commercial 

grade carpet in 12 offices, approximately 

2,300 sq ft. Installation will 

be a glued type with no padding on 

concrete flooring. Existing carpet 

has been removed by owner. Prefer 

to use existing baseboards. No furniture 

needs to be moved. 10 yr 

wear warranty minimum. Prefer 

stain & fade resistant. Color selection 

to be made by owner, vendor 

should provide samples & state fiber 

type, secondary backing, gauge, 

pile density, stitches, width, & pile 

weight. JOB SHOULD BE BID AS A 

LUMP SUM – fixed price & state 

brand name & style line for reference 

purposes & any applicable 

warranties. 

CARTER County, Tennessee is 

now accepting bids for the items 

listed below. All bids must be submitted 

in writing and meet all specifications 

on or before September 

2nd at 1:15PM at the Carter County 

Finance Office, Room 203, 801 East 

Elk Avenue, Courthouse, Elizabethton, 

TN 37643. Carter County 

reserves the right to reject any and 

all bids, maintains the right to negotiate 

after bid, and waive any informalities. 

All sealed bids must be received 

by the date indicated above, 

and should be mailed to: 

Finance Department-Bid 

Courthouse Suite 203 

801 East Elk Avenue 


Attention: Bid Item 

Items for bid: 30x36 Greenhouse 

with 6’ Sidewalls Installed 

For additional information 

contact: Ingrid Deloach 

(423) 542-1803 or visit our website. 

http://cartercountytn.gov/publicdocuments/ 

5 SPECIAL 

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

ELIZABETHTON SHRINE 

CLUB ANNUAL CORN SALE 

$3.00 dozen Phone 

(423)213-4265 or (423)895-6363 

$1,000 REWARD! 

Dell Inspirion Laptop stolen 

from SAS Computer Services, 

Stoney Creek. Reward for 

pictures or computer. Many 

pictures are of deceased 

mother. No questions asked 

don’t care it you stole it, 

just want pictures. 

All Leads Welcome! 

423-400-5910 






2nd at 12:30PM at the Carter 

County Finance Office, Room 203, 

801 East Elk Avenue, Courthouse, 

Elizabethton, TN 37643. Carter 

County reserves the right to reject 

any and all bids, maintains the right 

to negotiate after bid, and waive any 

informalities. All sealed bids must 

be received by the date indicated 

above, and should be mailed to: 






Items for bid: Auditorium Style 

Seating for the Courtroom at 

Main Courthouse 










2nd at 12:15PM at the Carter 

County Finance Office, Room 203, 

801 East Elk Avenue, Courthouse, 

Elizabethton, TN 37643. Carter 

County reserves the right to reject 

any and all bids, maintains the right 

to negotiate after bid, and waive any 

informalities. All sealed bids must 

be received by the date indicated 

above, and should be mailed to: 






Items for bid: Courtroom Carpet 





PUBLIC HEARING 

The Elizabethton Housing and 

Development Agency, Inc., will 

hold a Public Hearing on 

Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 

10:00 A.M. for the purpose of accepting 

comments on its Public 

Housing Agency Annual Plan for 

2012. The hearing will be held in 

the Community Room of the Administration 

Building, 910 Pine 

Ridge Circle, Elizabethton, Tennessee. 

Kelly Geagley 

Equal Housing Opportunity 

423.543.3571 TDD 

QUALITY 

NEWSPRINT 

COMMERCIAL 

WEB PRINTING 

Is available for organizations 

such as churches, schools, 

civic groups, companies retails 

businesses or other institution 

who need to print newsletters or 

periodicals. 

Contact 

Delaney Scalf 

(423)542-4151 


The Elizabethton 

Star 

6 GOODS TO EAT 

& SELL 

SCOTT UNAKA MOUNTAIN 

BLUEBERRIES FOR SALE in 

Unicoi at farm location 

call (423)743-7511 for availability 

now on facebook 

\SCOTT FARMS has runner beans 

and sweet corn for sale in Unicoi 

at the farm. Call for availability or 

check web site at 

www.scottfarmstn.com 

(423)743-7511 or (423)929-1021 

10 HELP WANTED 

GENERAL 

EARN with Avon. Just $10 

gets you started. Call Brenda 

423-440-4799 Avon 

Independent Sales Rep. 


GENERAL 

COVINGTON Credit seeking a full 

time customer service rep. in the 

Elizabethton area. Excellent 

benefits, rapid advancements, 

monthly bonuses, will train. 

Apply in person at 

505 Broad Street or 

fax resume: 423-542-6092 

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE 

DRIVERS: Great Pay, Bonuses 

& 100% PAID Health Ins! CDL-A, 

1yr TT Exp. w/Tank-Haz End. 

Req. Martin Transport: 

866-293-7435 

DRIVERS: OTR & Regional. Great 

Pay & Excellent Benefits. 401K + 

Bonuses. Miles & Guaranteed 

Hometime! CDL-A 6 mos. OTR 

exp. Req. (866)265-3715 

EXPERIENCE PAINTERS 

needed for Banner Elk 

NORTH CAROLINA Area. 

423-297-4969 

EXPERIENCED Male caregiver 

needed in Hampton or 

surrounding area. 35 hrs/wk 

mainly dayshift with 1 hour split 

evenings. Serious inquiries only, 

call for details. 423-926-2959 

INTERNET Copy Writer 

Internet retailer seeks someone 

capable of writing short product 

entries about automotive 

products. You will also make blog 

and Facebook posts for company 

and products. We can train the 

right person if you can write. 

This is a part time job with 

flexible hours. Applicants must 

possess excellent skills in written 

communication. Automotive 

aftermarket experience or 

personal interest is desirable. 

No telecommute resumes will be 

considered. Please submit your 

resume to 

jobs@performanceparts.com 

MARKETING & Sales Agent Like 

cars and computers? 

Responsibilities include 

developing email marketing, 

processing orders received 

from company websites, 

Amazon, and E-bay, and phone 

and online support of customers 

of various websites. No outcalls 

required. Applicants must 

possess strong computer skills, 

a desire to learn and grow in 

their marketing abilities, excellent 

skills in written & oral 

communication. We can train the 

right person, automotive 

aftermarket experience or 

personal interest is desirable. 

This is a full time hourly position 

w/ full benefits. Please submit 

your resume to 

jobs@performanceparts.com 

MOUNTAIN ELECTRIC 

COOPERATIVE 

NOW ACCEPTING 

APPLICATIONS FOR A 

PART-TIME 

CUSTOMER SERVICE 

REPRESENTATIVE 

Mountain Electric Cooperative is accepting 

applications for the position 

of a Part-time Customer Service 

Representative in the Newland office. 

Excellent telephone skills, tact 

in dealing with the public, balancing 

cash drawers and the ability to use 

computers and as well as other office 

equipment is preferred. 

Applicant must be available to work 

on-call as needed. The wage rate is 

$8.50 per hour 

Applications for the position are accepted 

at the Employment Security 

Commission of North Carolina, located 

@ 428 Pineola St. in Newland 

(behind SanDees) through September 

9th, 2011. 

BOOKKEEPER Position 

Carter County, Tennessee 

Carter County is accepting resumes 

for the position of Bookkeeper in a 

fast pace office environment. This 

position includes the following duties: 

• Accounting, budgeting, purchasing, 

accounts payable, cash management, 

report preparation and 

• Any other responsibilities as assigned 

by the Administrator. 

Minimum requirements are: 

• BS Degree from an accredited college 

or university with a minimum of 

18 hours in accounting, or 

• Applicant not having a Bachelor of 

Science Degree or sufficient number 

of hours in accounting must 

have at least 2 years of acceptable 

experience in a related position or 

an equivalent number of other related 

courses. 

Compensation is negotiable depending 

on experience and qualifications. 

Applicants may submit resumes and 

salary history by fax to 

423-542-9279 no later than 3:00 

p.m. August 22nd, 2011 to the 

County Mayor’s Office, 801 El Elk 

Avenue, Elizabethton, Tennessee 

37643. EOE 


GENERAL 

EAST TENNESSEE GOLD 

EXCHANGE now hiring. 

Background check, drug screen 

required. Hours 10a.m.-6p.m. 

We pay more for your gold. 

276-639-1472. 

PART time position available for 

a Busy Office. Duties include: 

Filing, Customer Service and 

Computer Experience a must. 

Fax Resume to 423-547-0033. 

The Elizabethton Senior Center 

partnering with Area Agency on Aging 

& Disability is accepting applications 

for a Full-Time Position as the 

Carter County and Johnson County 

Service Coordinator. Responsibilities 

include administering in home 

assessment/reassessments, maintaining 

files, and completing service 

plans. Travel will be required with 

mileage reimbursement. A Bachelor's 

degree in Social Work, Psychology, 

related field or certification 

as an LPN is required. No insurance 

benefits with this position. 

Please apply by bringing or mailing 

your resume to the Elizabethton 

Senior Center, 428 East G Street, 

Elizabethton, TN For more information 

please call 423-543-4362 or 

423-722-5111. 

11 PROFESSIONAL 

HELP WANTED 

$2000.00 Sign On 

Bonus 

ROAN HIGHLANDS NURSING 

CENTER 

has an immediate opening for: 

Assistant Director of Nursing 

Full-time management position 

with Company paid Health InsuranceCandidate 

must have a valid 

Tennessee RN License Long 

Term Care Experience and knowledge 

of the MDS 3.0 helpful. 

Wages will be based upon 

experience. 

Apply in person or send a resume 

to: 

Roan Highlands Nursing Center 

146 Buck Creek Road 

Roan Mountain, TN 37687 

Fax: 423-772-3481 

E.O.E / Joint Commission 

Certified 

IVY Hall Nursing Home, 

long-term care facility, is 

recruiting for a 

Director of Social Services. 

This position will plan, 

organize, direct, implement and 

evaluate Social Services and 

Admissions within accepted 

professional standards 

and current 

regulations. Candidate must 

have a through working 

knowledge of all state and 

federal guidelines 

in order to maintain individual 

Residents’ physical, cognitive 

and social status. Experience in 

Long Term Care preferred, with 

1-3 years experience in Social 

Services. We offer a competitive 

salary and an excellent benefits 

package. For consideration, 

send resume and salary 

requirements to: Ivy Hall 

Nursing Home, Attn: Asst. 

Administrator, 301 Watauga 

Ave., Elizabethton, TN 37643 

Fax: 423-542-9311; Email: 

astadm@ivyhallnursinghome. 

com EOE 

ROAN HIGHLANDS NURSING 

CENTER 

has an immediate openings for: 

PT RN 

Full-time position with excellent 

benefits to include 

Health Insurance 

Candidate must have a valid 

Tennessee LPN License 

Wages up to: $ 29.50 an hour 

Based on experience 

FT LPN 

Full-time position with excellent 

benefits to include 

Health Insurance 

Candidate must have a valid 

Tennessee LPN License 


Based on experience 

CNA 

First & Second shift positions 

Candidates must be a certified 

nursing assistant or be enrolled 

in an approved class 


based on experience 

Apply in person or send a resume 

to: 

Roan Highlands Nursing Center 

146 Buck Creek Road 

Roan Mountain, TN 37687 

Fax: 423-772-3481 

E.O.E / Joint Commission 

Certifieed 

15 SERVICES 

OFFERED 

*Attic Insulation blown-in, energy 

savings guaranteed. All fiberglass, 

Free estimates, 423-389-2559, 

423-542-3963 leave message. 

*HANDY ANDY HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

Pressure washing, painting, staining, 

driveway sealing, guttering 

cleaning, clean out house. 

(423)543-1979, (423) 895-0071. 

HOMES & MOBILE HOME IM- 

PROVEMENTS. Additions, sheetrock 

work, textured ceilings, wheelchair 

ramps, garages. Guaranteed. 

(423)542-9483 

HONEST, Dependable, Christian 

lady would like to sit with elderly. 

Will also do housekeeping or do 

errands. Call (423)571-3665 

anytime. 

JOHNNY HUFFMAN ROOFING 

siding, guttering, painting, 

remodeling, licensed, 

insured, work guaranteed, 

free estimates. Reasonable rates 

25 years experience. 

(423)342-6482 (423)543-4368 

N-L Appliance Parts and Repair in 

shop repair only. Location 

Captains Avenue, Biltmore Area 

(423)547-9123 

WE SPECIALIZE in residential 

building, custom built homes, 

porches, additions, decks, 

remodeling, garages, 

replacement windows, 

pressure washing, lawn care, 

(423)330-4197 

WOULD like to clean houses, 

churches, office. 

(423)967-6399 

20 ARTICLES 

FOR SALE 

21 FT. MOTOR HOME 64,000 

miles, cold air, 13.4 M.P.G., 

new tires, new tune up, auto 

trans., over drive $5900.00 

(423)543-6362 

ENERGY efficient vinyl replacement 

windows, (4) 21 3/4 x 351/2, 

and (8) 28 1/2 x 35 1/2. $950. 

O.B.O. (423)213-2747. 

HAPPY Valley Memorial Park, 

Mausoleum of Peace. Two people 

can be buried in crypt. 3rd row 

level. (423)725-4792, 

(423)440-4521 

HAY FOR SALE! 4x5 rolls. $20.00 

a roll. Call (423)914-5406 or 

(423)291-9287. May deliver. 

HAY FOR SALE square or round 

bales (423)725-2946 

SUMMER CLEARANCE! Only a 

few sizes left! Huge Savings 

available on our Steel Buildings! 

Amazing Discounts offered 

through our Display Program! 

Call Now! 1-866-352-0469 

WOODCHIPPER, B&S engine, 

2 way feed. $300. O.B.O. 

(423)213-2747 

26 COAL-OIL-WOOD 

FOR SALE 

SEASONED 10-12 months Red 

Oak, . $80. load for 

8 miles radius 

$85. for 10 to 12 miles radius 

or $155 for one cord of wood. 

(423) 542-3494 or (423)474-2207 

27 LIVESTOCK 

& BREEDING 

5 quarter horse Mares. 3 broke, 

one has male mule coat, 2 year 

old female mule and one male 

donkey. Make a good deal. 5th 

wheel horse trailer. $1500. 

Serious inquires only. 

(423)772-3179. 

28 CHILD CARE 

HELP/SERVICES 

JEANNIE In Home Day Care 

accepting children Infants to 

6 years. Fun, educational and 

reasonable rates. CPR and First 

Aide Certified 

(423) 391-7070. 

LITTLE FEET LICENSED 

DAYCARE has a few limited 

spaces available. Must be 

walking ages . Two hot meals 

and two snacks provided daily. 

(423)895-8601, ask for 

Angie Odom 

29 TOWNHOUSES 

CONDOS FOR SALE/RENT 

1 level, 2 bedroom , 2 bath, tile, 

hardwood, on G Street, all 

appliances, no smoking, no pets. 

$750. month, $500. deposit. 

(423)543-8721, 895-0032. 

2 BEDROOMS, 1.5 bath 

Townhouse. washer, dryer 

hookup, appliances, dishwasher, 

deck, $475 month, deposit. 

423-483-4875 

CHARMING Cabin on Max Jett 

Road, 2 bedrooms, no pets, 

(423)297-0649 

Max Jet Rd.: Nice 2 bedroom, 

1 1/2BA, W/D hook-up, large 

deck. NO PETS. $495. month, + 

deposit. (423)956-4503. 

30 ROOMS 

FOR RENT 

Budget Inn 

$150+ tax (single) Weekly 

$450 + tax monthly 

all utilities included 

423-743-9181 

NICE ROOM FOR RENT, lights, 

water, garbage furnished 

$375. month plus deposit. 

(423)773-7510


31 APARTMENT 

FOR RENT 

***** Elizabethton Apts. ***** 

$400 Month, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath 

Sewer, Garbage, Mowing Paid 4 U 

AIRPORT APARTMENTS 

343 HWY. 91, ELIZABETHTON 

(423) 547-2871 

**All Real Estate advertising in this 

newspaper is subject to the Fair 

Housing Act which makes it illegal 

to advertise “any preference limitation 

or discrimination based on race, 

color, religion, sex, handicap, familial 

status, or national origin, or an intention, 

to make any such preference, 

limitation or discrimination. 

”Familial status includes children 

under the age of 18 living with parents 

or legal custodians; pregnant 

women and people securing custody 

of children under 18. This 

newspaper will not knowingly accept 

any advertising for real estate which 

is in violation of the law. Our readers 

are hereby informed that all 

dwellings advertised in this newspaper 

are available on an equal opportunity 

basis. To complain of discrimination 

call HUD Toll-free at 

1-800-669-9777. The Toll-free telephone 

number for the Hearing Impaired 

is: 1-800-927-9275 

1 bedroom, oak cabinets, 

washer, dryer, refrigerator. 

CH&A, water, garbage pickup, 

$315. mth, $300. dep. No pets. 

(423)543-3960 

1 Bedroom, refrigerator and 

range, W/D hook-up. 

No pets, near 

Elizabethton (South). 

$280. month plus deposit. 

Call (423)213-2560 leave msg. 

1 bedroom, stove, refrigerator, water, 

garbage pickup furnished, 

mini-blinds. Call (423)542-9200 

1-2-3 bedrm apts 

West G St 

541-8493 or 956-0068 

BEFORE 5 PM 

409 Brandon 

2 bedroom apartment, located 

near Watauga River in town, 

stove, refrigerator furnished, 

W/D hook-up, 

$375.mth., $375. deposit. 

No pets (423)791-4523 

AIRPORT Apt. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 

baseboard heat, window air, 

$400 rent-$550 rent, 

$400-$550 deposit. Garbage 

pick-up included. Some 

units remodeled 

Call about move in special! 

Call N.E.T.R.P. and Sales 

(423)547-2871 

APPLICATIONS for persons 

62+ or mobility impaired are 

being taken for Village Eas 

t Apartments. Well maintained 

building, convenient to grocery 

store and drug store. Pick up an 

application at 200 North East 

Street M-F 

8:00AM-noon, 

For further 

information call (423)542-5478. 

EOE. 

HAMPTON: Newly 

remodeled garage apartment 

1 bedroom, private, W/D hookup, 

No pets non-smoker, 

$275. deposit. 

$425. month. Water, garbage 

pickup included. (423)741-2361 

HAMPTON: Nice 2 BEDROOM, 

1.5 bath, W/D hookup, water 

furnished. $425. month, 

$425. deposit. (423) 213-0348 

call after 3:00PM. 

Hwy. 91N Midway Apartments, 

2 bedrooms, plus water, 

$350 month plus $350 deposit, 

$400 month plus $400.00 deposit, 

no pets. (423)543-3146 

MILL RACE: 2 bedroom, no pets, 

$450-$550 month., $400 deposit 

Credit check, references. 

423-543-2632, 423-543-4671 

NICE one and two bedroom 

apartment with W/D hook-up and 

water. $400 month and $450 plus 

$300 deposit (423)542-2918, 

(423)525-3417 

Keeping the Tri-Cities Working! 

ADVANCED CALL CENTER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 

32 HOUSES 

FOR RENT 

3 bedroom, 1/ 1/2 bath, CH&A, no 

pets, drinkers or drug users. 

Background check. $550. month, 

$300. deposit. (423)542-4276. 

3 bedroom, furnish water and 

garbage. No pets. $575. month. 

$350. deposit. (423)833-2477, 

(423)833-3432, 

4 bedroom, 2 bath, newly 

remodeled, $700. deposit, $900. 

Call (423)773-3556. 

Between Eliz. and JC 

2 bedroom, 1 bath, refrigerator 

and range, CH&A, carport 

no pets, no smoking, $550 month 

+ deposit. 423-213-2560 

leave message. 

33 MOBILE HOME 

FOR RENT 

28x60 3 bedroom, 

East Side Community. 

$600 month, no pets. 

423-335-0045, 423-335-1964. 

Rent or Rent to Own 

2, 3 & 4 bedroom on private lot, 

references required. No pets, 

starting at $350. month + deposit. 

423-440-7180, (423)213-4432 

RENT or rent to own: 2 

bedroom singlewide, on rental 

lot, Valley Forge area, references 

required. Some pets allowed. 

$350. plus deposit. 

(423)502-4215. 

34 TOWNHOUSES 

SALE/RENT 

506 West F Street 

Price Reduced to $94,500 

Located in the heart of Elizabethton, 

this well kept 2 bedroom, 

1.5 bath, townhouse has 

just under 1600 finished square 

feet, updated windows and 

HVAC, recently replaced refrigerator, 

and the washer dryer 

stays. This townhouse is located 

on a dead end street with 

little traffic and no association 

fees. 

100% Financing Available 

Estimated payment $544. 

Buy Cheaper Than 

You Can Rent 

Jay Crockett 

341-6884 

Realty Executives 

(423)952-0226 

37 LAND W/PHOTO 

FOR SALE 

143 WATER 

TANK ROAD 

$49,900 

Hank Johnson 

Subdivision. 

Watauga Lake Access. 

CENTURY 21 

PRO SERVICE, 

REALTORS 

Howard 

Johnson 

423-895-0465 

Want a great job? 

We are now accepting applications 

for several departments. 

We offer great benefits including: 

Medical, Vision & Dental 

Paid time off your 1st year 

Paid training 

All full-time positions 

Advancement Opportunities 

We are in need of bi-lingual representatives!! 

Apply in person from 8 am - 3:30 pm @ 

3043 Boones Creek Rd Suite 102 

Or 

@ 2238 East Fairview Avenue 

Or 

Online at Acttoday.com 

Job hotline 423-283-5023 

37 LAND W/PHOTO 

FOR SALE 

4.4 miles northeast on 19E towards 

Bristol. 68 acres zoned 

A-1, can be rezoned to B3. Lot 

of flat acreage, good for apartments, 

convenience store, 

shopping center or mobile 

home park. $299,900. 


PRO SERVICE, 

REALTORS 

HOWARD 

JOHNSON 

423-895-0465 

38 LOTS 

FOR SALE 

Lot in Colonial Acres, 


on Bunker Hill Rd. $30,000. 

Call 895-0351 

39 LOTS W/PHOTO 

FOR SALE 

104 SHILO 

$69,900 

.658 Acres of wooded lot with 

lake access and an 8’ x 28’ boat 

slip. Call Howard Johnson at 

895-0465 for more information. 


PRO SERVICE, 

REALTORS 

HOWARD 

JOHNSON 

423-895-0465 

HEARTWOOD 

STARTING AT $29,900 

You want private living and 

awesome views of Grandfather 

Mountain or Watauga Lake. 

Look no further Heartwood has 

it all. Close to Mallard Cove and 

Fish Springs Marina you will fall 

in love with this subdivision. 

Call Howard Johnson at 

895-0465 for more information. 


PRO SERVICE, 

REALTORS 

HOWARD 

JOHNSON 

423-895-0465 

42 HOUSES 

FOR SALE 

**All your real estate needs 

Call Matt Zimmerman 342-8069. 

Personal service! 

(Realty Executives) 

2 bedrooms, 2 baths, newly 

remodeled brick home, all new 

hardwood floors, appliances 

included, great location 

in West Side School District. 

Call Bryan (423)360-6651 

506 SUMMIT AVENUE, 

ELIZABETHTON, 

newly remodeled 2 bedrooms, 

1 bath, hardwood floors, dining 

room, level lot, new CH&A, 

$42,900. (423)895-0826 or 

(423)895-0827 

CONDO FOR SALE: 106 TownviewEstates, 

Elizabethton, 3 

bedroom, 2.5 bath, 3 levels, 

appliances offered, furnished or 

unfurnished. $90,000. Additional 

acreage available. 

Serious inquires. 423)542-9127 

43 HOUSES 

W/PHOTO 

103 CARDEN DR 

Beautifully maintained home, on 

a double lot. New architectural 

roof, updated siding and all new 

windows. 3BD/2BA. Garage. 

CH&A. Large deck. $129,900 

RUSS SWANAY 

423-543-5741 

105 Heather Lane 

Valley Forge, $35,000. 2 bedrooms, 

2 baths, 1 acre. Needs 

repairs. 

Call Elwanda 423-676-8052 

Realty Executives 423-952-0226 

126 LEXINGTON AVENUE 

ELIZABETHTON 

$145,000 

4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 2,085 sq. 

ft. Screened-in sunroom, den 

with fireplace, formal dining. 

Shar Saidla 


Johnson City 

www.johnsoncitybristol.com 

(423)895-0430 

(423)952-0226, ext. 132 

43 HOUSES 

W/PHOTO 

1457 Highpoint Ave. 

Kingsport $65,000 

Totally remolded, 3 bedrooms, 2 

baths, new carpet, heat pump, 

large lot 50x277, 1180 sq.ft., 

basement and garden area. 

Call Elwanda at 423-952-0226 

or direct at 423-676-8052 

151 DARK RIDGE ROAD 

BUTLER, TN 

$295,900 

Private living at its best. Great 

views of the mountains. Walking 

distance to the Cherokee Nat’l 

Forest and the Twisted Falls. 3 

bedroom and 2 baths on the first 

floor. Living room, formal dining 

room and a 16’x28’ kitchen. Down 

stairs there is 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 

living room, kitchen, storage area 

and a 12’x12’ walk-in closet. 


PRO SERVICE, 

REALTORS 

HOWARD 

JOHNSON 

423-895-0465 

160 & 162 Woodland 

Heights - Elizabethton 

$399,900 

Pool Your Resources 

to Acquire This Estate! 

160 is 4 bedroom, 3 bath. 3,320 

sq. ft. 162 is 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 

2,734 sq. ft 

Shar Saidla 

Realty 

Executives 

Johnson City 


423-895-0430 

423-952-0226, ext. 132 

1604 East Unaka 

Johnson City 

$54,900 

Cute cottage home offers 2 BR, 

1 BA, level lot and affordable. 

Purchase for student and used 

as a tax credit. 



1607 SCENIC DRIVE 

FOR SALE BY OWNER 

Very Nice! Completely renovatd 

3 bedroom, 1 bath in quiet Eastside 

neighborhood. Hardwood 

floors, CH&A, fireplace, large 

eat-in kitchen, new appliances 

& large laundry room. Owner 

will pay closing costs. $84,000. 

423-773-1585 

Drivers 

TN Regional Runs 

New Pay Increase! 

Up to .44¢/Mile 

Class A CDL + 1 Yr. OTR Exp. 

Solutions from the Ground Up 

1-866-269-2119 

www.landair.com 

43 HOUSES 

W/PHOTO 

3.57 LEVEL ACRES 

MOUNTAIN VIEWS! 

161 BIG SANDY - 

ELIZABETHTON 

$195,900 

Small creek! 3 bedrooms, 2 

baths, 1,954 sq. ft. Den w/fireplace, 

garages. Fenced dog lot. 

Shar Saidla/Realty 

Executives 

Johnson City 

(423)895-0430, 

(423)952-0226, 

ext. 132 


214 East K 

Elizabethton, $124,000. 3 bedroom, 

3 bath, corner lot. This 

rustic contemporary home offers 

1684 sq. ft., new appliances, 

fireplace, hardwood floors, 2 

masters, laundry on 1st floor. 



242 Culver Road 

Limestone 

$139,000 This beautiful 3 bedrooms, 

2 bath home has hardwood 

floors and tile flooring in 

baths. Large level lot, HP, lots of 

flowers, 2 car garage. 

Call Elwanda 423-676-8052 or 


253 OLLIE COLLINS RD 

One level ranch on a large, level 

to rolling lot. Extensive exterior 

updates, including siding, architectural 

roof and windows. Interior 

offers large living room and 

eat-in kitchen w/appliances, 2 

bedroom, 1 bath, CH&A. Hardwood 

under carpet. Carport. Exceptional 

buy. $64,900. 

RUSS SWANAY 

REALTY 

423-543-5741 

2530 BOB LITTLE ROAD 

$95,000 

3 bedrooms, 2 baths 

With almost 1300 sq ft this 

home offers gleaming hardwood 

floors, an updated kitchen 

and baths & french doors that 

open onto a covered back 

porch. Huge 25x18 living room. 

CH&A. Breathtaking views! 

North East TN Real Estate 

282-1050 

Julz Roberts 423-416-6412 

Call or text me! 

www.NETRETN.com 

602 N. MAIN STREET - 

REDUCED! 

Truly a beautiful 4 bedroom, 4.5 

bath, historic home on an acre 

lot that is ready to move into. 

Don’t miss your opportunity to 

own a piece of Elizabethton history. 

$375,000. 

RAINBOW REALTY & 

AUCTION, LLC 

(423)547-2800

43 HOUSES 

W/PHOTO 

658 POGA ROAD 

A STEAL AT $129,900 

Your search stops here! 

Whether you are looking for a 

permanent residence or a quiet 

retreat, you fill find it here. This 

home offers 1500 sq. ft. of 

country charm with 3 bedrooms 

and 2 bathrooms. Enjoy this 

completely refurbished home 

while you bask in the view of 

the surrounding mountains. 

Elizabethton and Boone, NC are 

easily accessible. 

Call Howard Johnson at 

895-0465 for more 

information. 


PRO SERVICE, 

REALTORS 

HOWARD 

JOHNSON 

423-895-0465 

BARKER STREET 

3 bedrooms, 2 baths, family 

room, nice kitchen with snack 

bar and appliances, sunroom, 

hardwood floors, deck, CH&A, 

level lot, $109,900. 

STREET’S REALTY 

(423)543-4094 

EAST SIDE 

4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, fireplace 

in den, 2 kitchens with customized 

cabinets, deck off master 

bedroom, hardwood floors with 

carpet, CH&A, 2 car garage, 

$154,900. 


(423)543-4094 

GREEN ACRES 

4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, new 

cabinets in kitchen, appliances, 

new insulated windows, fireplace 

in livingroom and den, 

new floor covering thru-out, garage, 

$79,900. Owner/Agent 


(423)543-4094 

HUNTER 

4 bedrooms, 2 baths, den, 2 

decks, nice garage, $49,900. 


(423)543-4094 

OPEN HOUSE 

SUN., AUG. 21 • 2 - 4 PM 

509 Bryant Avenue 

Elizabethton, TN • $119,900 

Charming 3 bedroom, riverfront home on 

large level lot. Enclosed patio will entice 

your eyes to the surrounding countryside. 

Freshly remodeled and ready for 

entertaining. Go white water raftig or 

fly fish on Watauga River at your own 

backyard. 

Directions: Elizabethton to Broad Street, 

through the 19E and Broad Street light, 

approx. 1 mile. Left on Bryant, follow to 

river, home on left. 

Team Haynes/Workman 

CHECKMATE INC. 

REALTORS 

Office: (423) 282-0432 

Team: (423) 833-3023 

904 Sunset Drive Ste 1 • Johnson City, TN 37604 

35+ Years of Service 

43 HOUSES 

W/PHOTO 

Move In Ready! 

116 Park Court 

$129,900 

Located on a very quiet street 

convenient to Johnson City and 

Elizabethton this one level brick 

ranch is completely move in 

ready and sits on a great level 

corner lot. This 3 bedroom 

home feature various updates 

including recently replaced windows, 

recently replaced heat 

pump, and architectural shingle 

roof. This home has hardwood 

floors under carpet and has 

lovely living room with brick 

fireplace with gas logs. Another 

added bonus is the den and 

covered back porch. 

100% Financing With Rural 

Development 

Estimated Payment $668. 

Jay Crockett 

341-6884 


(423)952-0226 

POOL PARTY! 

MOUNTAIN VIEWS! 

125 ABE LINCOLN COURT 

ELIZABETHTON 

$249,850 

4 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, 3,012 

sq. ft. Each bedroom has its own 

bath! RV carport. Garages. 

Workshop. 

Shar Saidla/Realty 

Executives 

Johnson City 

(423)895-0430, 

(423)952-0226, 

ext. 132 


PRICE D TO SELL! 

$100,000 

CHECK ON 

PRE-QUALIFICATION 

MORTGAGE INVESTORS 

GROUP 

(423)283-4702 

1218 HILLSIDE DRIVE 

3 bedrooms, 2 baths, sunroom, 

swimming pool with decking all 

around, beautiful landscaping, 

two car carport, new pavement 

driveway, 1700+/-square footage, 

ceramic tile and hardwood 

flooring, storage building. 

(423)512-0751 

FredandCarol.net 

FEATURED PROPERTY 

423-952-0226 

161 HEATHER LANE • $204,900 

Beautiful setting in Stanmore Estates with easy access to Johnson CIty or 

Elizabethton. Property offers great private backyard that backs up to woods, 

mature trees, lots of landscaping, 3 BRs and 2 1/2 BAs w/large bright kitchen 

with Corian-like counters. Kitchen opens to huge den w/beautiful brick FP w/ 

gas logs. Many recent improvements include new water heater 2011, new 

heat pump 2010, new cooktop and shed 2009, new roof and deck 2006 and 

many more. Excellent condition and on dead-end road. Nice neighborhood. 

Call Carol for appointment. 

SERVICE GUIDE 

BUSINESS 

INSURANCE 

CHARLIE LONG 

Kimbrel-Long Insurance Agency 

100 B East Elk Avenue 


(423) 543-7700 

Elwanda Shelton 

Call 423-676-8052 

Offi ce 423-952-0226 

Visit us on the web at www.realestate-jc.com eshelton2@comcast.net 

REAL ESTATE 

Elwanda Shelton 

Call me for any of your real estate needs 

Pro Service, REALTORS ® 

#3 Limited Centre Johnson City, TN 37604 

Office (423) 282-1885 

Toll Free (888) 200-6081 

Fax ((423) 282-1103 

mtnhomes2@gmail.com 

Howard 

Johnson 

423-895-0465 

43 HOUSES 

W/PHOTO 

330 E Fifth Ave, Watauga TN 

Brick ranch on 9.66+/- acres! 

$169,900 

This brick ranch home is over 

1900 sq ft on 9.66+/- acres of 

beautiful land! 3 bed, 1.5 bath, 

CH&A, Hardwoods under carpet. 

Covered patio for outside 

entertaining. There are grape 

vines, walnut trees and cherry 

trees to enjoy on the property. 

Julz Roberts 

North East TN Real Estate 

423-282-1050 

Call or text me! 423-416-6412 

www.netretn.com 

VERY Private well-kept 3bed 1bath 

house in Stoney Creek. Paved 

driveway, large deck, 

garage, shed. $88,000 

Call: 474-2674 

WATAUGA LAKE! 

1052 Highway 321 

Hampton 

$59,900 

3 bedroom, 1,232 sq. ft. Level 

lot. TOTALLY new kitchen & 

bath with granite, hardwood 

floors 

Shar Saidla 

Realty 

Executives 

Johnson City 

(423)895-0430, 

(423)952-0226, ext. 132 

HIGHLIGHT 

YOUR BUSINESS IN THE 

LOCAL SERVICE GUIDE 

423-543-1530 

Shar Saidla 

 

(423) 543-4094 

43 HOUSES 

W/PHOTO 

WEST H STREET 

3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, fireplace 

in living room, formal dining 

room, nice kitchen with appliances, 

insulated windows, 

wrap-a-around porch, CH&A, 

nice level lot, $114,900. 


(423)543-4094 

45 MOBILE HOMES 

W/PHOTO 

130 Teresa Inez 

$33,000 

Powder Branch 

2/3 bedroom, 2 bath, lot 171x 

105, culdesac, 2 car detached 

garage, storage barn. 



55 BOATS 

FOR SALE 

2007 Pro Team 175 TX Bass 

Tracker, 65Hp ,4 stroke Mercury 

Engine. 423-213-2818. 

59 AUTOS 

FOR SALE 

HONDAS, HONDAS, HONDAS! 

We sell Hondas for less. Other 

make and models available. 

Busy Bee Auto Mart. 

(423)542-9055, (423)542-2958 

Sharron “Shar” Saidla 

Direct (423) 895-0430 or Toll-Free (877) 725-2263 

Realty Executives Johnson City 

423-952-0226, Ext. 132 

Check out all properties on our local MLS: 


sharsaidla@realtyexecutives.com 

“Selling houses is my specialty. 

Serving people is my passion.” 

Serving Buyers and Sellers in NE, TN 

Streets Realty 

407 NORTH MAIN STREET 

ELIZABETHTON, TENNESSEE 37643 

 

CELL (423) 647-1916 

 

(423) 542-8025 


59 AUTOS 

FOR SALE 

THE BONE YARD we buy cars. 

Free pick-up. 423-791-1384, 

423-928-4469. 

AUCTION 

SATURDAY, AUG. 27 TH • 10:00 AM 

TBD OFF OF LICK CREEK ROAD, WATAUGA, TN 

DIRECTIONS: From Elizabethton: Take old Bristol Hwy., cross new 

bridge and turn left onto U.S. 400. Follow thru Watauga and turn right 

onto Piney Flats Road. Go about 1/2 mile and turn left onto Lick Creek 

Road. Follow till you see sign on left. 

REAL ESTATE: 7.74 Acres of wooded land situated in the Watauga 

Community. This tract is ideal for hunting or having a little private 

getaway. Property has a small driveway leading into it. 

TERMS: 10% Down Day of Sale by Cash or Good Check. Balance Due 

In Cash Within 30 Days. 

SALE TO BE CONDUCTED AT CARTER COUNTY COURTHOUSE 

ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE DAY OF SALE TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ALL OTHERS 

2694 Boones Creek Road 

Johnson City, TN 37615-4430 

423-952-0226 

1620 HILLVIEW $138,000 

Looking to live in west side of Elizabethton? 

Large great room w/large dining room area. 

Great kitchen with lots of cabinets. Lots of hardwood 

on the main level. 2 car garage. Half bath 

on main level. Upstairs features 3 BRs and 2 

full BAs. Covered front porch. Lawn landscaped 

and includes fish pond. 

LOT ON WESTWOOD DR. • $59,900 

Great level building lot in Golf Club Acres. This 

level building lot is a rare find indeed! Approx. 

177’ X155’. Call Carol 676-4063 

102 FIRST SCOTT ST. • $137,900 

Great home on large lot with detached 2 

car garage. Home offers 3 bedrooms, large 

master, 2 full baths, large den with fireplace, 

large eat-in kitchen, dining room, corner lot 

and property in great condition. Lots of storage 

Located close to Milligan and ETSU in 

Pinecrest. 

RANDALL 

BIRCHFIELD 

REAL ESTATE & AUCTION 

501 East E Street • Elizabethton, TN 37643 (423)543-5959 TFL 2458 

RANDALL BIRCHFIELD 

JASON BLEVINS TN LIC. #6030 

TN LIC. #2744 

APPRENTICE AUCTIONEER 

NC LIC. #3165 

ASHLEY BLEVINS TN LIC. #6029 

www.birchfieldauctions.com 

Fred & Carol 

Goodwin 

423.676.4063 

952-0226 - Office 

543-4063 - Home 

676-4063 - Mobile 

FredandCarol.net 

www.fredandcarol.net 

www.realtyexecutives.com 

628 WOODLAND DRIVE • $229,900 

West Side School District, Walk to Elizabethton Golf 

Course, Wonderful Neighborhood, Great house with 

4 bedrooms, large Master, open kitchen, updated 2 

1/2 baths, split floor plan to accommodate large family, 

3200 Sq Ft finished , 2 rooms upstairs to include 

bedroom and library. 4 fireplaces. Large lot, almost 1 

acre. Carport and 1 car garage. Don’t miss this one. Call and make appointment to see 

great inside. 676-4063 

161 HEATHER LANE • $204,900 

61 CAMPERS & RV’S 

20FT. camper for sale. Sleeps 4, 

full bath, good air, gas stove & 

refrigerator, $1,200 423-647-9779. 

1975 25’ Wilderness travel trailer, 

sleeps 4-6, self-contained, new 

tires, new battery, new lights, tow 

bar. Great condition. $3,500. 

(423)213-2747. 

Beautiful setting in Stanmore Estates with easy access to Johnson CIty or Elizabethton. Property 

offers great private backyard that backs up to woods, mature trees, lots of landscaping, 3 BRs and 

2 1/2 BAs w/large bright kitchen with Corian-like counters. Kitchen opens to huge den w/beautiful 

brick FP w/gas logs. Many recent improvements include new water heater 2011, new heat pump 

2010, new cooktop and shed 2009, new roof and deck 2006 and many more. Excellent condition 

and on dead-end road. Nice neighborhood. Call Carol for appointment. 

110 WEST F ST • $234,900 

Wonderful property on Great street with 4 rental 

units, 2 units in main house and 2 units in garage. 

Main house includes one larger 2 bedroom 

unit with great hardwood floors, fireplace in Living 

Room, large den, remodeled kitchen. This 

property would be excellent for owner to occupy 

and rent remaining 3 units. Many improvements 

including new sewer lines, new water lines, new 

water and electric meters. 

1411 WEST G ST • $379,900 

Excellent investment property including 9 one bedroom 

apartments in excellent condition close to West Side 

School. All appliances convey, parking for all units, 

laundromat included on property for rentals, Great 

Property! Call Carol for details 676-4063 

HUGHES HOLLOW RD • $179,900 

18 (+/-) acres of great land that backs up to the 

National Forest Service located at the end of 

the road with total privacy. The land borders a 

great creek, has a spring and has great building 

sites for vacation homes or could be divided 

for many home sites. Gorgeous property. 

Call Carol for more info. 676-4063


newton ineffective as carolina bows to Miami 

MIAMI (AP) — Cam Newton lofted a 

long pass that fell incomplete on the final 

play of the first half Friday night, and that’s 

the closest he came to reaching the end 

zone. 

The top pick of the NFL draft was shut 

out in his first exhibition-game start, and 

Newton’s Carolina Panthers lost to the Miami 

Dolphins 20-10. 

Newton played the entire first half, 

when the Panthers managed only three 

first downs, had the ball for less than eight 

minutes and fell behind 17-0. Newton went 

7 for 14 for 66 yards, and he ran four times 

Warriors 


stands his role. He’s always going to get his 

touches, and so is Ball. 

“They’re special players and they compleent 

each other well. We’re fortunate to have 

hem both.” 

The Warriors got off to a rough start on 

heir first drive, turning the ball over on the 

ifth play. Tyler Bunn picked off Seth Davis 

fter his third-down pass attempt got tipped. 

Central had little luck moving the football 

ainly due to Happy Valley’s interior defenive 

front. 

Senior nose guard Travis Lowe sacked 

entral quarterback Charlton Buckner for 

five-yard loss that stopped the Cougars on 

ourth down. 

From there the “Ball” got rolling, breakng 

free for a 70-yard touchdown with 1:54 

emaining in the first quarter. Cody Vestal’s 

AT gave them a 7-0 advantage. 

“It took us a little time to get going and 

ork out the kinks, but once we settled down 

thought we played pretty well,” said Davis. 

We still got a lot to work on to get where we 

eed to be.” 

It didn’t take long for the Warriors to 

egain possession and they turned to the “Jrain” 

to keep them on track. Simmons cut 

cross the grain for a 32-yard touchdown 

ith only 42 seconds elapsed in the second 

rame. 

“Zack and I have a little thing going on,” 

aid Simmons. “I call him White Lighting 

nd I’m Chocolate Thunder. I’m pounding 

t inside and he’s running wild outside. I just 

ant to thank Coach Shively, Coach Cruze, 

oach Watts, Coach Ferrell and Coach Jarrett 

or getting everyone ready. The offensive line 

as awesome tonight and showed up ready 

o play. We made a couple of mistakes, but 

t’s okay because we’re young and still got a 

ot to work on.” 

While the offense kept clicking, the deense 

continued to provide them good field 

osition. 

Sophomore lineman Andrew Byers 

ounced on a fumble after Central had drivn 

to the Warriors’ 30-yard line. 

Just like the previous drives, the Warriors 

asted no time getting their third score. 

Simmons continued to draw attention 

ith a couple of five-yard carries before Ball 

tuck again. 

On the next play Davis made a beautiful 

all fake to Simmons that drew a sea of ornge 

which allowed Ball to scamper around 

ight end untouched for a 24-yard touchown 

run at the 8:53 mark. 

“I wasn’t sure what the defense was going 

o do, but it was obvious they were keying to 

top Jaylen,” said Ball. “We figured that out 

for 18 yards. 

Carolina crossed midfield for the first 

time when Newton ran for 7 yards on the 

next-to-last play of the half. 

Reggie Bush, another former Heisman 

Trophy winner, played for the first time 

since joining the Dolphins and totaled 81 

yards from scrimmage in three series. He 

ran eight times for 48 yards, including a 

17-yard burst up the middle, and caught 

two passes for 33 yards. 

Miami’s Chad Henne played the entire 

first half and led the Dolphins to 17 points 

in five possessions, including 10 points in 


Happy Valley quarterback Seth Davis barks out the signals as he prepares to take a snap from center Travis Lowe. Also 

pictured for the Warriors are Zack Miller (61), Eli Hyder (54), Jake Griggs (62) and Christian Mathes (12). 

and finally got the hang of what we needed 

to do. It’s not just me or Jaylen, it’s the whole 

team. It all starts with the line because they 

make our job easier. I thought everyone came 

out ready to play and did a good job.” 

Leading 19-0, the Tribe kept turning to its 

defense to make big plays and kept passing 

the test with flying colors. 

Back-to-back bone crushing sacks from 

Zack Miller and Vestal put the Cougars in 

another fourth-and-long situation, allowing 

the Tribe to regain another possession. 

This time, Ball broke free for a 56-yarder 

to the end zone with 5:31 showing. 

Trailing 26-0, the Cougars tried to run the 

clock out — but the Warriors defense forced 

them to punt with 47 seconds remaining in 

the half. 

Simmons reeled off a 17-yard run getting 

them within striking distance at the 29. From 

that point, Shively called timeout opting to 

go with his bread and butter. 

Ball got the call on the final play and 

darted his way through some orange traffic, 

getting blocks from Lowe and Zack Hyder for 

a 29-yard score — followed by Vestal’s e xtra 

point — to close the half. 

Happy Valley took a 33-0 lead into the 

locker room at the half. 

“I want to thank coach Justin Cruze 

for getting the line ready tonight and 

Zack Ball for running his rear end off for 

us,” said Lowe. “I’m just happy we got a 

win. It feels great to beat a 5-A school or 

whatever they are. It’s a wonderful feel- 

Truck Series: Harvick wins again 

BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Kevin Harvick sped 

ast Mark Martin and Parker Kligerman on the inside 

o take the lead, moving into the clear just before the 

ther two drivers brushed against each other, starting 

five-car wreck. 

“I had cleared them about three quarters of the 

ay through the corner, and by the time I got to the 

all, I saw the 32 (Martin) sideways and wrecking,” 

arvick said. “It was just a big plume of smoke in the 

irror.” 

Harvick stayed out of danger after that, holding off 

imothy Peters to win the NASCAR Truck Series race 

Biffle 


qualifying, and Ryan Newman was third. Denny Hamlin, 

who held off Kenseth to win in Michigan in June, was 

fourth. 

Kenseth will start in the top 10 for the sixth time this 

year. He’s fifth in the points standings. 

“We had a lot of speed, and honestly I wish I wouldn’t 

have watched Greg’s lap and saw his lap time,” Kenseth 

said. “If I hadn’t tried so hard I might have had a shot at 

it. That is pretty fast.” 

Dale Earnhardt Jr. qualified eighth, and points leader 

Kyle Busch was 17th. 

Busch finished third here in June. 

“Wish we would have had a better lap, but we will 

at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday. It 

was his second consecutive win in the series and the 

11th of his career. Harvick, who won at Pocono Raceway 

earlier this month, has finished in the top five in 

all four of his 2011 races on this circuit. 

Immediately after Harvick passed Martin and 

Kligerman in his No. 2 Chevrolet, Kligerman made 

contact with Martin, and Austin Dillon was also 

caught up in the crash. Moments later, Kligerman 

apparently had a hard time seeing out of his car because 

of damage to the front of it, and he rear-ended 

Dillon. 

work on it tomorrow in race trim and hope we can run 

like we did here in June and have a shot to win,” Busch 

said. 

Newman posted his ninth top-10 start of the season 

— and when he showed up for his news conference afterward, 

he couldn’t avoid being dragged into the Biffle- 

Said dispute. 

“I’ve never had an issue with Boris,” Newman said. “I 

read some of the things that he said. I don’t think he’s out 

of line in the things that he said, and I agree with some of 

the things that Biffle said as well. But, it’s a competition 

out there, and it becomes a more sensitive issue when you 

have somebody who isn’t full time in this series.” 

NFL Preseason 

two series against Panthers reserves. Henne 

went 15 for 24 for 194 yards, and he had a 

17-yard scramble. 

Packers 28, cardinals 20 

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers 

topped off a sharp performance with a 20yard 

touchdown pass to Greg Jennings for 

the defending Super Bowl champions. 

Rodgers played into the second quarter, 

completing 9 of 12 passes for 97 yards 

and the touchdown. Matt Flynn took over 

for Rodgers and led the Packers to another 

ing doing it at home in our first game of 

the season.” 

Happy Valley had racked up 277 yards on 

the ground by intermission, with Ball gathering 

177 of them. 

The Warriors started the third quarter a 

little lackadaisical, allowing Garrett Smith to 

break free for a 39-yard touchdown run on 

Central’s first drive — which was aided by a 

roughing-the-passer call on a third-and-13. 

It was one of few defensive miscues by the 

Warriors. 

Landon Baker was a one-man wrecking 

crew on Central’s next drive, stopping Buckner 

in his tracks for a no-gainer — then laying 

the wood to Smith on his next rushing 

attempt. 

To top that off, a host of Warriors sniffed 

out a trick play on fourth down deep in Cougar 

territory, resulting in an 11-yard loss and 

them getting the ball at the 16. 

Ball broke free for 11 yards on the first 

play, then scored from three yards out just 

moments later. 

Shively would flood the field with reserves 

as Ball and Simmons sat out the entire fourth 

quarter. 

The Cougars tacked on a late touchdown 

with Garrett Smith, who scored from 4 yards 

out. 

Mathes had a big night, running for 71 

yards on seven carries in addition to passes 

for 24 more. 

Simmons added 78 yards on nine carries. 

Vestal tacked on 25 in five attempts while Da- 

touchdown before halftime, a 2-yard run 

by rookie Alex Green. 

ravens 31, chiefs 13 

BALTIMORE — Backup quarterback 

Tyrod Taylor directed two fourth-quarter 

touchdown drives for Baltimore, the first 

ending with Jalen Parmele’s go-ahead 10yard 

touchdown run with 7:16 remaining. 

Taylor later added a 5-yard TD run of 

his own, a dive to the right pylon that withstood 

a video review. He finished 5 for 11 

for 88 yards. 

Jaguars 15, falcons 13 

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Third-string 

vis netted 25. 

The starting o-line consisting of Lowe, 

Zack Hyder, Jake Griggs, Eli Hyder and Zack 

Miller helped pave the way to HV’s mammoth 

400 yards on the ground. 

Shively complimented his squad, but was 

quick to point out that much work was still 

needed in order for them to become a good 

team. 

“Ball is faster than he looks and he had a 

great game tonigh,t but let’s give the offensive 

line credit, too,” added Shively. I give them a 

3.5 on a scale from 1-5 because I see so many 

areas we need to improve in.” 

Baker led the Happy Valley defense with 

six tackles while Vestal, Lowe, James Hartley, 

Tyler Marlowe and freshman Phillip Garland 

were in on five each. 

“I saw a lot of people flying to the football 

and getting off blocks,” said Shively. 

“I’m proud of the players and my assistant 

coaches for shutting down Central’s offense. 

We made some mistakes and we’re going to 

make mistakes because we’re such a young 

team, but if we stay healthy and keep running 

and lifting I believe we can become a 

pretty good.” 

Central head coach Jeff Fox indicated his 

team ran in to a buzzsaw. 

“We came in worrying about Simmons, 

but knew they had other weapons, too,” said 

Fox. “We had a hard time doing anything 

with Ball and they ran the veer to perfection. 

We didn’t tackle very well and their backs 

made us look bad at times.” 

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This week’s Car Show Judge was Miles Wallace from Atlanta, GA. Miles 

chose a 2011 Wayne Lingerfeltner Camaro owned by Nathan Hardee. 

The Camaro is an 8.0 with a 518 cubic inch, 600 HP V8 engine. It has 

a multi-stage rear end, 3.45 gears and 4 stage traction control. 

quarterback Luke McCown connected with 

Armon Binns in the corner of the end zone 

for a 12-yard score with 6:19 remaining, 

putting the Jaguars ahead 15-13. 

redskins 16, colts 3 

INDIANAPOLIS — One week after Rex 

Grossman’s impressive performance, John 

Beck answered by leading the Redskins to 

four straight scores in the first half. 

lions 30, Browns 28 

CLEVELAND — The Lions trailed by 10 

entering the fourth, but got a 20-yard TD 

pass from Drew Stanton and Dave Rayner’s 

48-yard field goal. 

opener in 

doubt for 

Manning 

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Count 

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay 

among those worried about 

Peyton Manning’s neck. 

On Saturday morning, Irsay 

used his Twitter account to acknowledge 

there is a possibility the 

Colts will start the season without 

their No. 1 quarterback. 

“We r evaluating the QB 

sitch,(hash)18 healing but we 

must 2 b prepared 4 early season 

possibility without him,defense 

has 2 pick it up,big time!,” Irsay 

wrote. 

It’s a notion that will undoubtedly 

make Colts fans cringe and, 

until now, seemed inconceivable. 

Manning, who signed a fiveyear, 

$90 million contract last 

month, is the only four-time MVP 

in NFL history. 

Since being the No. 1 overall 

pick in the 1998 draft, Manning 

has started all 208 regular-season 

games and 19 more in the playoffs. 

His streak of 227 consecutive 

games is the second-longest for a 

quarterback in league history behind 

only Brett Favre. 

But the recovery from May 

surgery, the second operation on 

his neck in 15 months, has been 

slow. Manning attributed part of 

the problem with not being able 

to work out with team officials 

during the 4 1/2-month lockout. 

The only other time one of 

his starts appeared to be in jeopardy 

was in 2008 when Manning 

needed two operations to remove 

an infected bursa sac from his left 

knee. He missed all of training 

camp and the entire preseason, 

then struggled early in the regular 

season before winning his third 

MVP Award. 

With Manning, the Colts have 

been a perennial Super Bowl contender. 

Without him, well, the Colts’ 

hopes of becoming the first team 

to play the NFL’s title game in 

their home stadium would certainly 

take a hit. 

Miles Wallace 

Car show held every Saturday starting at 5 p.m. in downtown Elizabethton

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