Home Loans Vol. 78 • No. 180 50 CENTS DAILY H www.starhq.com THURSDAY July 31, 2008 Good CoverKids will provide dental benefits MEMPHIS. (AP) — Jack- through CoverKids, a state iel, now 4, were at Gov. Phil CoverKids began last care. Coverage for eye ex- Afternoon from ie Liggins faced what ap- program that began earlier Bredesen’s side as he made year for children from fami- ams and glasses also was peared to be an impassable this year to supply medical the announcement. Brede- lies who can’t afford private added early this year. barrier to finding medical coverage for children whose sen also announced a state- health insurance or obtain “CoverKids is about go- insurance so her 3-year-old families can’t afford insur- wide effort to recruit thou- it for other reasons. So far, ing beyond just treating son could get physical ther- ance or are denied cover- sands of children who need just less than 25,000 chil- illnesses,” Bredesen said. apy for an arm nearly para- age for other reasons. And insurance. dren are on the CoverKids “It’s about keeping kids lyzed by nerve damage. now those families have “We’ve tried to make rolls, though there is room healthy.” “Everybody turned us more help available: Gov. signing up as easy as it can under current funding for Bredesen also said the down,” Liggins said. “We Phil Bredesen announced possibly be,” Bredesen said 40,000. state is increasing efforts to were getting comments Wednesday that CoverKids at Le Bonheur Children’s An important part of the get parents to sign up for the like, ‘As soon as he no lon- will also cover dental servic- Medical Center. “If you can program, which requires program — even if it means ger requires therapy, we’ll es ranging from emergen- check out a library book, modest co-pays for services, increasing funding. be happy to cover you.”’ cies to routine cleanings. you can sign your children is covering routine doctor’s But Liggins found help Liggins and her son Dan- up for CoverKids.” visits and preventive health n See COVERKIDS, 16

Lyndsay Taylor Elizabethton Alexander, Mummau interviewed Highlights for City Director of Schools By Ashley Rader Chester Mummau of Spot- “Public education is the STAR Staff sylvania, Va. backbone of the country,” [email protected] Both candidates were Alexander said. “Besides asked an identical listing of spiritualism, it is what holds The Superintendent 42 questions, which covered the country together. We Search Committee spent topics ranging from inter- are all on a mission to bring Wednesday interviewing personal skills and board the best education possi- the first two of four can- relations to communication ble. I am public education- didates for the director of and long range planning for minded and will always be schools position. Interim the system. for public education. I have Director Ed Alexander was Both candidates began always spoken on the behalf the first candidate to face their interviews by explain- of the classroom teacher. I the board. The board spent ing their philosophy of ed- am here to look after that the afternoon interviewing ucation. interest and promote the the second candidate, Dr. good of the schools.” Mummau explained that he came from humble be- ginnings and was public education “all the way.” “I think learning should Reading is Fun be for all and teaching and Page 2 learning should be the focus,” he said. “I am an advocate for kids and sup- portive of teachers.” Photo by Eveleigh Stewart He added that he liked to Sports implement strong literacy Making fun while the sun shines and math programs early Brooke Thurman takes Cheyenne Shephard down the slide at in a student’s education to Cat Island Park Wednesday as the lazy days of summer head provide a strong founda- toward August. Today is the last day of July. Soon school bells tion in other subjects. will be ringing and except for the smallest of kids, the park will The committee wanted to be empty during the day. know what characteristics the applicants would exhib- it as director and how they Photo by Eveleigh Stewart would make their presence Dr. Chester Mummau of Spotsylvania, Va., was interviewed by known in the community. ‘History on A Stick’ the City School Board Wednesday afternoon for the position of Alexander also explained that good communication Director of Schools. and visibility is key to the debuts today in STAR role of director of schools. He stated he had an open From Staff Reports Dan’s the man door policy and that he felt Tennessee historical markers are scattered all across it important to reach out the state — from east to west. The markers recognize Page 8 to the community. He also Tennessee’s rich cultural history. Made of cast alumi- said that when hiring new num, these signposts provide a tangible record of Ten- personnel he always chose nessee’s history. those who were willing to In Carter County, from the historic Covered Bridge to Weather reach out to the commu- the historic train display at the Chamber of Commerce, nity. these markers have transformed the county and state’s Low tonight As a part of being more landscape into a constellation of interesting places, peo- visible, he said that he does ple and events. Some of the markers in Carter County attend every city council are well known, others can be found hidden around the 66 meeting possible in case county on country roads. a representative from the The markers, according to the Tennessee Historic schools is needed. Alex- Preservation Commission, cost $1,400 to $1,500 depend- 89 ander added he regularly ing on the text. The markers are funded three ways: 100 visits the schools to interact percent by the commission; 50 percent by the commis- High tomorrow with the faculty and staff as sion and 50 percent by the applicant or 100 percent by well as the students. the applicant. Mummau stated he al- The commission says it approves 12 to 15 markers a Photo by Brandon Hicks ways had an open door and year. Tennessee initiated its highway historical markers Interim School Director Edwin Alexander pounds his fist to that when serving as prin- program in 1950, and since then more than 1,600 signs make a point during Wednesday’s interview for the school direc- cipal he would often be in have been erected. Index tor’s job. Alexander was the first of four candidates to be inter- the school until 6 or 7 p.m. One unique way to describe the highway historical viewed for the position. markers in Tennessee is “History on A Stick.” Obituaries...... 4 n See DIRECTOR, 16 Editorials...... 5 n See HISTORY, 16 Sports...... 8 Stock...... 13 Classified...... 14 Wide-ranging bill aims to rein in college costs Weather...... 16 By JUSTIN POPE class, giving them more time to shop from bigger steps like price con- Still, when lawmakers finally got AP Education Writer around, while professors would see trols, instead hoping more trans- around to reauthorizing the main more information on prices when parency will lead to lower prices. federal law overseeing higher edu- Congress wants to blow the they’re choosing which books to Will it do much good? Depends cation — it was first due for renewal whistle on colleges that raise tuition assign. on whom you ask. in 2003 — they seemed determined sharply, while helping students pay Colleges that impose severe tu- Experts say students probably to go beyond simply boosting stu- less for textbooks and making Pell ition increases, meanwhile, could will benefit more overall from the dent aid dollars. Among a range of grants available year-round — part be shamed on a government watch steps Congress took last year — cut- measures affecting everything from Obituaries of a wide-ranging bill designed to list. ting interest rates on student loans, training teachers and nurses to fire address concerns about rising col- The sprawling Higher Education raising Pell Grants for low-income safety, the bill includes rewards for lege costs. Act that the House is considering students and redirecting billions colleges that keep prices down. Under the legislation, students today contains mostly small and of dollars from lender subsidies to House and Senate negotiators Glen H. Woodby could get earlier warning about Hampton midsize steps aimed at addressing programs targeting students more which textbooks they’ll need for college costs. Lawmakers refrained directly. n See COLLEGE COSTS, 16 Page 2 - STAR - THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2008 Lawsuit against TVA Watercolor show opens Saturday On Saturday, Aug. 2, the All artists entering the pollution wraps up annual Newell-Hendershot exhibit must belong to one ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge began deciding Watermedia Exhibition of these four art organiza- Wednesday whether the Tennessee Valley Authority must starts with a day of art dem- tions: Bristol Art League, better control its coal-fired power plant emissions, which onstrations and the Awards Kingsport Art Guild, Ten- North Carolina officials complain are drifting across its bor- Reception. The day-of-art nessee Watercolor Soci- der and harming the state’s economy and health. will be from 10 a.m. to 4 ety or Watauga Valley Art The Asheville Citizen-Times reported that a 12-day trial p.m. and the public is invit- League. This year’s show wrapped up in the lawsuit filed against TVA by North Caro- ed. Bring a bag lunch and is the fourth annual Newell lina’s attorney general. U.S. District Court Judge Lacy Thorn- spend the day at Sycamore Hendershot Watermedia burg heard the case without a jury. It was unclear when she Shoals State Historic Park Exhibition and is sponsored would make a decision. with other artists. this year by the Watauga North Carolina asked in its lawsuit that the TVA be re- Jim Stagner, watercolor Valley Art League. Each quired to cap sulfur dioxide and other pollutants that cross artist from Johnson City, year one of the four organi- into the state from its coal-burning plants in Tennessee, Ala- will began the day at 10 a.m. zations steers the exhibit. bama and Georgia. with the first watercolor The Newell-Hendershot The lawsuit said the state’s economy and health have been demonstration followed by Watermedia Exhibition affected. It was the first suit of its kind filed over the coal plant a video in the auditorium was conceived to honor emissions by a state in the TVA region, which also includes of the Tennessee Water- two women whose pas- Kentucky, Mississippi and Virginia as well as North Caro- color Society’s 2008 Exhibit sion for watermedia and lina. in Knoxville. At 11:15 a.m., dedication to the arts con- TVA witnesses testified the utility works hard to abide Sharon Neuhaus will do a tinues to influence art in by emission regulations and emissions from its plants don’t presentation about “How to East Tennessee. A memo- cause health problems. Develop a Series.” At noon rial fund was established in “Clean air is critical to our health and economy and I be- there will be a gathering at Carol Hendershot’s name lieve we have presented an excellent case that shows why the picnic tables for lunch. to help support this exhibit and how TVA can cut the pollution coming into North Caro- The judge for 2008 is and award a stipend to an lina,” said North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper. Victoria Lenne from Knox- art student each year. This Experts testified during the trial that emissions generat- ville. Lenne is an honored year’s chosen student is ed by the TVA plants were linked to asthma and premature watercolorist, art teacher, Heidi Lynn Christiansen deaths in downwind states. State witnesses also testified that juror and past president of from Elizabethton, who is emissions damaged the economy by decreasing tourism. the Tennessee Watercolor studying to be an art thera- “TVA’s emissions have created a nuisance that is going Heidi Lynn Christiansen of Elizabethton is the 2008 Chosen Society. pist at Cedarville University Student Stipend Recipient for this year’s Newell-Hendershot on today,” argued Senior Deputy Attorney General James Lenne will share her lat- in Ohio. She is studying art Watermedia Exhibit. Gulick. “Those emissions are causing harm to public health est artistic expression at 1 this summer in Australia throughout the region. The nuisance is happening now and p.m. in her demonstration. but three of her pieces are two years in watercolor, tion about the exhibition is North Carolina is entitled to relief.” This day is a way to spread shown at the exhibit. to continue to pursue the available from Show Chair- Gulick said the state wants “a mandate, a schedule and a the love of water media. All Chris Newell Kwasig- joy of watermedia. Polly is person, Barbara Jernigan, firm deadline.” who love art in any media roch has established still fondly remembered by at 483-3041, or Patsy Kelley But TVA lawyer Frank Lancaster countered that the utility are encouraged to come awards for those budding numerous area artists, and Reading at 743-779. Other already is working to control pollution. and enjoy this day of free artists starting in water- her influence continues to information is available on “TVA’s approach is steady reductions over time,” Lan- demonstrations, art tips, color after the age of 50 in show in their artwork. Six the WVAL Web page www. caster said. “That’s TVA’s history and that’s TVA’s future.” the Awards Reception and honor of her mother, Polly beginning watercolor art- watauga-valley-artists.com Lancaster asked that Thornburg dismiss the lawsuit be- meet-the-artists. Newell, who started enter- ists entered this part of the under “Exhibits.” cause there was no proof it won’t continue cutting emis- The Awards Reception ing art shows and teaching show. They may be new to The show will continue sions. to honor those chosen from later in her life. The awards watercolor, but some are at Sycamore Shoals State the 50 entries begins at 2 are designed to encourage proficient in oil or pastel. Historic Park through Au- Showers, then hot p.m. these artists, with less than Additional informa- gust. NASHVILLE (AP) — Showers and thunderstorms were expected to give only temporary relief to Tennessee resi- dents before a hot beginning for August. Temperatures on Tuesday reached 101 in Memphis and Somerville, while Nashville hit 95 degrees. Reading Fun… Bobby Boyd of the National Weather Service office in Nashville said a high pressure ridge now building from the Southwest will move eastward, bringing the possibil- ity of triple-digit readings from the Rockies into the Mis- sissippi and Ohio River valleys over the weekend and into the start of next week. AccuWeather.com Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson said that the summer sizzling heat that has been helping to fuel wildfires in California will envelop much of the coun- try by the weekend. “Some of the hottest air of the summer will be on the move this week. The hottest air will spread into the Midwest by Friday, the Great Lakes and Ohio Val- ley Saturday, then finally the Middle Atlantic by Sunday and early next week. “Afternoon temperatures within this air mass during the weekend will top out in the upper 90s, but when you factor in the humidity it could feel as high as 110 degrees,” Anderson said. Before that happens, showers and thunderstorms were possible, beginning Wednesday afternoon and becoming more likely today. Suspect in NC soldier’s death was baby’s father FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. was not immediately as- (AP) — Spc. Megan Touma signed. and a married Sgt. Edgar Pa- Police also believe Pa- tino began their relationship tino was the author of let- when both were stationed in ters sent to The Fayetteville Germany. Observer and police from a Patino transferred in person who claimed to be a January to Fort Bragg, and a serial killer responsible for pregnant Touma followed six Touma’s death. Patino pur- Photo by Brandon Hicks Photo by Brandon Hicks months later. A day after she chased a typewriter the day arrived, police said, the two before the letters were sent, Never too young for golf I can do it met in a motel room near the police said. The newspaper Zakary Laroche has a fun time learning the game of golf during Sierra Horton carefully places the rings on the bottles while North Carolina base. gave its letter to police. the picnic this week marking the end of the Summer Reading playing a game at the picnic marking the end of the summer read- Touma’s decomposing The letter featured a cir- Program at the Elizabethton-Carter County Public Library. ing program at the Elizabethton-Carter County Public Library. body was found in the room’s cle-and-cross drawing that bathtub a week later. was the same as one used a Patino was in court on a generation ago by San Fran- first-degree murder charge cisco’s infamous Zodiac Kill- Wednesday, a day after he er. Authorities said a similar was arrested in Touma’s symbol had also been drawn death at his home in nearby in lipstick on the motel room Hope Mills. Police said he mirror. admitted fathering 23-year- “We feel there was sig- old Touma’s unborn baby. nificant evidence that Pa- Patino acknowledged be- tino published those letters, ing in Touma’s hotel room mailed those letters to throw June 13, the last day her ho- off the investigation,” said tel room key was used, police police Sgt. Chris Corcione. said. He asked for a public Police said Patino lived defense attorney at his first with his wife at the house court appearance, but one where he was arrested. No one answered the door there Wednesday afternoon. Sev- eral neighbors said they Continue didn’t know Patino, and one neighbor, who asked not to progress be named, said she barely in saw him. Carter County RE-ELECT HEARING LOSS? HELP IS AVAILABLE Kent CALL Dr. Daniel R. Williams Schumaier State & Assoc. 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Covered Bridge — best known landmark in Elizabethton The Elizabethton Covered Bridge, which spans the Doe History on A Stick River, is located in downtown Elizabethton and is one of the city’s best known landmarks. In the post Civil War era as Elizabethton began to experi- ence growing pains, there was nowhere to go. Lynn Moun- tain hemmed it in to the east and the Watauga River lay to Photo by the north. The Doe River flooded often and limited growth to Eveleigh Stewart the south. To span westward, to the site of the current down- town, the city needed a bridge over the Doe River. After ex- tensive debate, in 1882 the County Court approved $3,000 for the bridge and $300 for approaches. The court appointed a committee to select a site for the bridge. However, the com- mittee encountered an unexpected problem — the men could not find a qualified contractor to erect the bridge. After county officials were unable to find a bridge con- tractor, a local doctor, E.E. Hunter, accepted the contract and hired experienced people to work on the bridge. Hunter se- lected Thomas Matson, who had been an engineer for the Narrow Gauge (Tweetsie) Railroad, as an engineer and ar- chitect. Hunter referred to the bridge as his “$5 bridge” since he made a profit of $5 as contractor. Although logs from a lumber operation and a barn were thrown against the bridge and its supports during a disas- trous flood in 1901, the Covered Bridge was the only major bridge in the area to survive. Most of Elizabethton’s downtown is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its historical and architectural merits. The Elizabethton Historic District contains a variety of properties ranging in age from the late 1700s through the 1930s. However, the Elizabethton Covered Bridge is the focal point of the district. Structurally, the bridge contains one span, a covered wooden Howe Truss that is 137 feet long. The total length is 154.3 feet. 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Arnett, Ailene McKinney McKinney, Doug Woodby, ment Ptl. Timothy Matthews and charged with driving on a Mr. Woodby had lived and Alma Jean Phillips, all B.J. Fenner, Earl Jones, Paul suspended license, speeding and violation of the financial most of his life in Carter of Hampton; and five broth- Vance, Ross Woodby, Den- responsibility law. He is scheduled to appear in General County. He was a retired ers, Van Woodby, Eliza- nis Clark, Jacky McMahan, Sessions Court on Aug. 1. employee of Watauga In- bethton, Conley, McKinley, Jim Woodby and Danny • James Abe Wishon, 25, 1101 Claiborne St., Johnson City, dustries and was a mem- Dennis and Alvin Woodby, Cole. Honorary pallbearers was arrested Tuesday morning by Carter County Sheriff’s ber, Deacon and Sunday all of Hampton. A number will be the Ministers of the Department Dep. Billy Harrell on a warrant charging him School teacher of the Piney of nieces and nephews also Jacks Creek Association, with burglary. He is scheduled to appear in General Ses- Grove Free Will Baptist survive. members of Piney Grove sions Court on Aug. 1. Church. Funeral services for Mr. Free Will Baptist Church, • Ernest C. Easterly, 28, 309 Anderson Road, Johnson City, Mr. Woodby served in Woodby will be conducted Stanley Hill, Dean Hill and was arrested Tuesday afternoon by CCSD Lt. Keith Range the United States Navy at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 31, Van Davis. The family will and charged with driving on a revoked license. He is sched- during World War II. at Memorial Funeral Chapel receive friends from 6 to 8 uled to appear in General Sessions Court on Aug. 4. In addition to his par- with the Rev. Charlie Triv- p.m. Thursday at the funer- • Heather Honey Collins, 23, 153 Pinnacle Drive, Eliza- Glen H. Woodby ents, he was preceded in ette, the Rev. John Stockton al home. Friends may also bethton, was arrested Tuesday evening by CCSD Dep. Har- death by two brothers, Clay- and the Rev. B.F. McKinney call at the residence. Family Glen Hayes Woodby, 80, mon Duncan on a warrant charging her with violation of ton and Emmett Woodby. Jr. officiating. Music will and friends will assemble at 106 Stone probation. She is scheduled to appear in General Sessions Survivors include his be provided by the Piney the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Moun- Court on Aug. 4. wife, Lennie Hill Woodby; Grove Church Singers and Friday. Condolences to the tain Road, • Jenny Anita Hensley, 48, 1876 Powder Branch Road, a daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte Clark. Graveside Woodby family may be e- H a m p t o n , Johnson City, was arrested Tuesday night by CCSD Dep. Angie Woodby Fair and services and interment will mailed to mfc@chartertn. passed away Dennis Brown on a warrant charging her with assault under John Fair, Hampton; a son be at 11 a.m. Friday, August net. Wednesday, domestic violence. She is scheduled to appear in General and daughter-in-law, Steve 1, in the Woodby Family Memorial Funeral Cha- July 30, 2008, at Sycamore Sessions Court on Aug. 4. and Gaylene Woodby, Cemetery. Active pallbear- pel is in charge of arrange- Shoals Hospital. • Jonathan David Ward, 23, 495 Piney Flats Road, Piney Hampton; two grandchil- ers, who are requested to ments. Flats, was arrested early Wednesday morning by CCSD Lt. A native of Mitchell Patrick Johnson and charged with public intoxication. He is scheduled to appear in General Sessions Court on Aug. 4. • Charlton Spencer Ward, 21, 6508 Precious Lane, Cor- ryton, Tenn., was arrested early Wednesday morning by Shooting victim reflects on church rampage CCSD Lt. Patrick Johnson and charged with public intoxica- tion. He is scheduled to appear in General Sessions Court KNOXVILLE (AP) — An injured victim of Sunday’s church “The only thing wrong with that argument is that it makes on Aug. 4. shooting rampage said the tragedy has shaken his support for sense,” he said he told her. “So I don’t have a good answer.” the death penalty, even after an old friend was killed and three He does now: “She might be right.” Woman charged after kids family members were wounded. Barnhart, dressed in a hospital gown and hooked to medi- Hit by more than 20 shotgun pellets in the back, neck and cal instruments, was by turns jovial and serious: Apprecia- head, 76-year-old Joe Barnhart said Wednesday from his hos- tive for the community’s support and awed by the horror of found in running vehicle pital room that he had always supported capital punishment. what happened three days before. CLARKSVILLE (AP) — 5-year-old and two 3-year- But after the gunman attacked the Tennessee Valley Unitar- The gunman entered the back of the sanctuary, where 200 Clarksville police charged olds alone, but unharmed. ian Universalist Church on Sunday, killing two and wounding people were watching a musical staged by 25 children, in- a woman with child neglect Twenty-eight-year-old six, the retired college professor said the death penalty doesn’t cluding Barnhart’s 16-year-old granddaughter. after finding three children Leia Johnson was charged seem the answer for “this kind of evil.” The Barnharts and Kraeger belonged to another Unitar- alone in a sport utility ve- with three counts of child If suspect Jim D. Adkisson, 58, is convicted, he should “nev- ian church in the area. They were seated near the door when hicle. neglect. er see the light of day in an orderly society” again, Barnhart “this man came in and there was this horrendous explosion. The police report said City police said it was said You knew it wasn’t fireworks, but you didn’t know what it officers received a tip the seventh such case this “This murderer came in and just killed a woman he did not was.” Wednesday morning that year. know, and probably had not met,” he said. “It was not per- With the first of three shotgun blasts, Kraeger fell to the the children were in a vehi- On July 8, police said a sonal, it was wholly impersonal. He cared nothing for any of floor. Barnhart said he moved to help her and was wounded cle in a Kmart parking lot. 3-month-old girl died after these people.” with the second or third blast. Daughter Linda Chavez re- The report states the being left in a hot car for six Adkisson is being held on $1 million bond on one count of ceived extensive wounds to her hands when she held them windows were down and hours. first-degree murder — a crime that could carry the death pen- up to block the shooter’s view of her 6-year-old daughter sit- the engine was running Evidence in that case will alty in Tennessee. He faces a preliminary hearing Aug. 5 and ting in her lap. Brother Jack Barnhart suffered wounds to his when officers found the go to a grand jury. more charges are expected. bladder, colon and back. His sister-in-law, Betty, was treated The Rev. William Sinkford, president of the 1,000-congre- and released. gation Unitarian Universalist Association in Boston, said it of- The next thing Barnhart remembered was being carried ficially opposes the death penalty. But the local congregation out of the church and worked on by doctors in the hospital. Authorities identify is divided, according to congregation president Ted Jones. “I was one of the lucky ones,” he said. Barnhart’s longtime friend, Linda Kraeger, 61, died in the Also killed was Greg McKendry, 60, the hero usher who attack. Barnhart convinced her to move back to his boyhood died blocking a shotgun blast. home of Knoxville last year after both retired from college Police found a four-page letter written by Adkisson sug- 4 killed in Ky. car crash teaching jobs in Texas. The two once wrote a book together gesting he targeted his ex-wife’s former congregation out of CAMPBELLSBURG, Ky. “all what we want students and had long debated capital punishment. hatred for its liberal policies, including its acceptance of gays. (AP) — Four people killed to be.” “I believed in capital punishment, but not for revenge,” “I wish this man had understood that most of us know we in a fiery car crash in north- She said Jackson enjoyed Barnhart said. make mistakes and have learned from them,” Barnhart said. central Kentucky during wrestling and running. But he said Kraeger warned that “once you start down the “The liberals that I know are like the conservatives I know. the weekend were identi- Lee was a first-year capital punishment road, you are going to make mistakes, They may criticize each other, but they don’t go around shoot- fied Wednesday as former counselor at a YMCA camp and you will commit a killing that is unjust.” ing each other.” schoolmates from Tennes- in Nashville. The YMCA set see. up a memorial fund in her The four were south- name, and a grief counselor bound on Interstate 71 in was talking with her col- Henry County on Sunday leagues at the camp. FDA finds salmonella strain at Mexican farm night when their vehicle A Nashville State Com- WASHINGTON (AP) — the FDA’s conclusion that investigators were on the now. crossed the center line and munity College instructor The salmonella strain linked the source of the salmonella trail of the wrong product,” For now, the focus of hit a tractor-trailer going told WSMV-TV that Wil- to a nationwide outbreak has outbreak had been located Thomas Stenzel, president the investigation is on the the other way. Police say liams had computer talent, been found in irrigation wa- in the Mexican farm’s irriga- of the United Fresh Produce two farms in Mexico, which both vehicles erupted into and the station quoted a ter and in a sample from a tion water. Assn., told the House Agri- Acheson said are quite far flames after the collision. friend of Currey’s as say- batch of serrano peppers at a “The farm unit in question culture Committee. from each other. The county coroner’s of- ing Currey was going to Mexican farm, federal health ended its harvest more than But federal officials in- The Tamaulipas farm also fice said three of those who the University of Tampa in officials said Wednesday. a month ago, so the sample sisted that tomatoes still can- grew tomatoes and peppers, died were from Nashville, Florida this fall. Dr. David Acheson, the they say they have lacks sci- not be ruled out and that it is said Acheson. But the tainted Tenn.: the driver, Jackson The high school was Food and Drug Adminis- entific validity” because the quite possible the outbreak pepper traced to that farm was Scott Harris, 19; Caitlin planning a candlelight vigil tration’s food safety chief, sample “was taken recently was caused by several dif- found at a warehouse facility R. Currey, 18; and Cait- later this week. called the finding a key from a tank holding rain wa- ferent kinds of contaminated in McAllen, Texas, raising the lin Christine Lee, 20. The breakthrough in the case, as ter that was not used in pro- produce. possibility it could have been fourth was Ryan Keith Wil- did another health official. duction,” the statement said. “I don’t think we can say contaminated along the way. liams, 19, of Pegram, Tenn. Burned-out “We have a smoking gun, “The government reiter- that (tomatoes) were need- Acheson said samples have The victims were recent it appears,” said Dr. Lonnie ates its call for the FDA to lessly dumped,” Acheson been taken from the Tamau- students of East Literature Gatlinburg King, who directs the center use information responsi- told reporters after the hear- lipas farm, and lab results are Magnet School in Nash- for foodborne illnesses at the bly and, above all, to base it ing. “The early part of the pending. ville, where they had be- Centers for Disease Control on scientific evidence,” the investigation clearly impli- The Nuevo Leon farm did come friends. building still and Prevention. statement concluded. cated tomatoes.” not grow tomatoes. Principal Frances Stewart Acheson said the farm is Acheson and other of- The outbreak has sick- Lawmakers are consid- said her staff was terribly not restored in Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Pre- ficials were grilled at a con- ened more than 1,300 people ering a range of reforms to upset to learn of the deaths, GATLINBURG (AP) — viously, the FDA had traced gressional hearing about since April. prevent future outbreaks and saying the youngsters were A burned-out building in a contaminated jalapeno why the investigation origi- Tomatoes had been the speed their investigation. the middle of the Smoky pepper to a farm in the Mex- nally focused on tomatoes. prime suspect in the nation- These include improving Mountain tourist area re- ican state of Tamaulipas. Industry representatives wide outbreak for weeks. But communication between in- mains gutted seven months Both farms shipped through complained that they have last week, the FDA said only vestigators and the industry, after the fire. a packing facility in Nuevo lost more than $300 mil- jalapeno peppers grown in imposing standards for good Gatlinburg city officials Leon, raising the possibil- lion and had to dump tons Mexico were currently im- agricultural practices and im- say they cannot act on the ity that contamination could of perfectly good tomatoes plicated in the nationwide proving traceability. former Jim Gray Gallery at have occurred there. they could not sell because salmonella outbreak. The “You could describe our the intersection of Parkway The FDA advised con- of government warnings. FDA said then it had found current food safety system and Highway 321 because it sumers to avoid raw serrano The probe was slowed even the same strain of salmonella as ’outbreak roulette,”’ said is not a safety or health haz- peppers from Mexico, in ad- more because FDA investi- responsible for the outbreak Rep. Dennis Cardoza, D-Ca- Pick 3 For July 30, 2008 ard. dition to raw jalapeno pep- gators were unfamiliar with on a single Mexican-grown lif., chairman of the subcom- 6-5-9 (Evening) The gutted, roofless pers from Mexico, and any the workings of the tomato jalapeno in a south Texas pro- mittee holding the hearing. building still looks much as foods that contain them. industry and were reluctant duce warehouse. The agency “One spin of the outbreak it did shortly after the fire In a statement Wednes- to share information, they explained that any contami- wheel, and your industry last December. day, Mexico’s Agriculture said. nated tomatoes would be out may be bankrupt, your loved Officials said an archi- Department said it “rejects” “For weeks and weeks, of the food supply chain by ones sickened.” tect for the building owner Pick 4 For July 30, 2008 is working on plans to re- 0-9-0-2 (Evening) build. Delta: Body of woman, 61, found in plane bathroom Some residents have sug- ATLANTA (AP) — Flight Jackson Atlanta International tion Crime Lab in suburban situation was rare, but flight gested an ordinance to deal attendants discovered the Airport at 5:51 a.m., spokes- Atlanta for an autopsy sched- crews are trained to handle with such a situation. body of a 61-year-old woman woman Keyra Johnson said. uled today, said GBI spokes- “a number of situations on in the restroom of a plane Atlanta police were notified man John Bankhead. Authori- board.” + shortly before the flight landed and met the plane at the gate, ties were awaiting the results to Airlines are not required to Lotto 5 For July 30, 2008 A in Atlanta Wednesday morn- Johnson said. determine the cause of death, track or report the medical in- 05-29-35-36-39 Livingston ing, a spokeswoman for the “Delta extends its condo- Bankhead said. cidents they handle, so an exact Hearing Aid Service airline said. lences to the family and com- Bankhead said Carnahan tally of in-flight deaths is hard s&REE(EARING4EST It was unclear how Mi- mends our flight crew and was on her way from her home to determine. 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Elk Ave. restroom was occupied on final Talton wrote in an e-mail. a couple of times a year, said 2006, which represents about Powerball # 13 Batteries approach, just before Flight 950 The body was taken to the Officer Eric Schwartz, a police one-third of the world’s com- 543-9109 $2.50 Per Pack touched down at Hartsfield- Georgia Bureau of Investiga- spokesman. Talton said the mercial flights. STAR - THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2008 - Page 5

A most unusual letter from a ‘born loser’ By ROZELLA HARDIN That locksmith couldn’t get stairs, he makes sure there is “That was in about 1947 or STAR STAFF the door open with his keys, a push bar on the doors lead- so. I got a dollar for a bushel Opinion [email protected] so a second one was called. ing to the stairwell. of tomatoes. I hauled scrap He had to take the face plate Johnson describes himself metal in an old wheelbarrow. A few days ago a fellow off the front of the door, as a widower, a veteran, and The money I made, I used it How do you deal with vandalism, by the name of Jack Johnson screws and inter-workings,” a stock market loser. “I don’t to help my dad pay his bills,” brought in a Letter to the Johnson said, noting he was want another 77 years like Johnson said. Editor. It was a different kind locked up about 20 minutes. these,” he wrote. He has worked in various and young juvenile offenders? of letter. It didn’t endorse a “They told me to sit down However, life has not been places, and served for a time Two juveniles have been taken into custody and charged candidate nor was he com- with the U.S. Army at Fort plaining about anything. He in the July 4th flag burning at Big John’s Closeouts. Accord- Monroe, Va., where he at- had just got caught in a “tight ing to the authorities the boys are 14 and 16 years of age. One tended intelligence school. spot” and found some humor of the boys is in an Elizabethton foster home. It was there, Johnson said he in it. The burning of the large flag displayed on the side of the met his wife, who brought Johnson, who lives on Echo Thimble Thoughts building stirred the emotions of many in the town, especially three boys into the marriage. Drive in the Hunter commu- veterans, who threatened to “hunt” the culprits down. “I’ve outlived my wife and nity, had gone to the VA the The two are also charged with breaking into a local market the three boys. I don’t have a day before to see the doctor. and stealing several cartons of cigarettes, which they tried to and relax, which I did. I called so bad for the man, who has a relative,” he said. sell to other youth in the Covered Bridge Park. He wrote: “After bad news my stockbroker,” the jovial tendency to get stuck in tight In addition to being a very Also, this week, the Carter County Sheriff’s Department about my blood pressure and Johnson said. places. Johnson said he had learned person, Johnson has arrested four other juveniles and a 19-year-old for vandaliz- blood test and the pharmacy Johnson went on to note never been hospitalized. “I dabbled in watercolors, has ing mailboxes and stealing a number of signs from lawns. having to back order my pills, in his letter that the thing that have high blood pressure and had some poetry published, This summer, the Elizabethton Police Department has I visited a restroom.” Guess came to his mind was “I’m a a thyroid problem,” he said. describes himself as a pretty practically had to stand guard at the historic Covered Bridge what? Johnson got locked in born loser.” Johnson migrated to Eliza- good bowler — a 170 average and Covered Bridge Park to keep the bridge from being torn the bathroom — just a small He said several years ago bethton several years ago — and a “used-to-be golfer.” down by young people who hang out in the park. Boards room, about 4 ft. by 6 ft. with while working at Cape Ca- when his job played out in And, he likes to dance. on the bridge have been kicked out from the inside. Some only a commode and a sink. naveral, he got stuck on an the space program. He took weeks, city crews are called to the park three or four times a It took an engineer and two elevator and in a stairwell. a job as a sales engineer Johnson said when he lived week to remove boards from the fish ladder in the Doe River. locksmiths to get the door That was in the days before with Siemen’s and traveled in Boston, he taught dancing The boards are placed in the fish ladder in an attempt to dam open. “When I couldn’t get cell-phones and in a 15-story all over East Tennessee and for Arthur Murray. He is also it up. the dead bolt to turn, I be- building that was under con- Southwest Virginia making a coin collector, has fished It’s not unusual for parents to bring underage children to gan pounding on the door, struction. “The door to the contacts with contractors. some, and likes horses. the park and leave them unsupervised for hours at a time. In which was a big steel door. stairwell had no push-bar A native of Wisconsin, I guess you could say that the words of one policeman on duty at the park, “Once they The engineer came and tried and I pounded and pounded Johnson is the holder of three Jack Johnson is a rocket scien- leave, they do not know where their kids go or what they are to open the door, and when on a 14th floor fire door. Fi- engineering degrees. He be- tist, who has a record for get- doing.” he couldn’t, he said he would nally, someone heard me and gan working at the age of 13, ting locked up in the wrong Vandalism of public property costs taxpayers. When deal- get a locksmith. I just knew came to the rescue,” John- selling vegetables and eggs places. He just can’t figure it ing with teens caught vandalizing property, checkbook jus- I was going to get out soon. son said. Now, if he takes the at a roadside produce stand. out. tice often enters the picture. Mom and Dad pay the cost of repair and come to court all lawyered-up with the defense that young Mr. or Ms. So-and-So has a bright and productive future that would be seriously jeopardized if they should be convicted and tagged with a criminal record. And, then there are those young people who have parents that don’t care. First, regarding the young men who burned the flag, we think their punishment should entail them standing every morning and pledging allegiance to the flag. They should have to learn the Preamble to the Constitution. Then, they should have to visit the VA Center and talk to some of those men and women who are hospitalized there and come often for treatment. They should have to listen to their stories of war and sacrifice. Perhaps, it would not be a bad idea for them to come to City Hall or the Courthouse every day and raise and lower the flag for the next year. We would be interested in hearing what our readers think should happen to someone who maliciously damages the property of others, which apparently, has become a big problem in this community. We’d like to hear from folks who have been in the victim’s shoes as well as people who have been on the other side, such as parents and former delinquents who might shed some light on their reasoning. How do you deal with vandalism and how do you deal with the offender after he or she is caught? Should the offender be given the chance of restitution and some community service, or should he or she be sent to jail and booked? Do you think upper-income families have an advantage when it comes to court dispositions? Let us know what you think. Readers Forum Writer: Just saying ‘pro-life’ is not enough Editor: on their campaigns by way of ads, mail- Central Community Neighborhood Today, I received yet another Carter ings, phone calls and commercials. This is County State Representative campaign money that they have had to raise here in Watch endorses smaller commission mailout. This one had a little baby on one Carter County. It’s time for Carter County Editor: savings can be utilized by the sheriff in add- side, and beside it said, “Who do you trust voters and candidates to put their money The officers and members of the Cen- ing patrol cars and purchases of gasoline to to protect the unborn?” where their mouth is. The true people to tral Community Neighborhood Watch are provide a response to our communities when I find that question very interesting con- trust in protection of the unborn are al- circulating a petition to reduce the current needed. The age-old terminology “routine sidering that both candidates running for ready working daily, providing free help to 24-member Carter County Commission to patrol” is not understood in our county and office have argued back and forth about young ladies of our community. If you go to nine members and to do so at the earliest pos- has resulted in higher crime rates, loss of who is more pro-life. The only reason they the Elizabethton office, you will not just see sible time. We cite the demonstrated difficul- property, personal injury and a sense of not would be doing this is because they must pictures of some baby, you will see many ties, confusion, and the lack of cohesiveness, feeling secure in our communities. feel pro-life is one of the more important pictures of our own Carter County babies lack of cooperation and their repeated failures We further point out that our volunteer fire things voters are looking for in a candidate. that were not aborted. Will you help, or will at governing and government oversight. departments struggle daily to keep trained But, if that is true, is pro-life only a state- you just be a pro-life person? A suggestion We think it significant that during the last and effective members on call as well as to ment, or is it an action? to our candidates: stop the mailouts, stop election for county mayor, at least two candi- provide effective operational equipment. A few months ago I visited Abortion buying funeral fans, and stop throwing dates supported the reduction of the commis- It is time for our county commission to find Alternatives in Elizabethton. There I saw around the pro-life words, HELP! sion. ways to reduce spending, be better manag- first-hand how they help mothers and girls Put the campaign dollars to work here Carter County taxpayers are funding, at a ers, search out methods that work well for who are seeking abortion. They are tak- in Carter County. I would be interested in cost of approximately $60,000 per year, local other government agencies and comply with ing action instead of just saying they are which, if any candidate, has spent any time government oversight and control through the laws of the land. We haven’t done well in against abortion by providing support and working at the Elizabethton Abortion Al- regular commission meetings and called these areas. supplies to make the right choice. We all ternative or has spent time worrying over committee meetings. By reducing the num- The Central Neighborhood Watch sup- need to ask ourselves how many times we where funding will come from to keep the ber of commissioners from 14 to 9, a savings ports the efforts to downsize our county com- have offered a hand to a young lady or even doors open right now? Or will they just of approximately $40,000 per year could be mission and will work diligently toward facili- bought diapers for a mom that choose life. continue to say, “I am pro-life.” Actions realized, just from meetings alone. It is open tating this goal. I think it’s sad that our churches have had speak louder than words to the voters — at to one’s imagination just how much more to receive an e-mail about Abortion Alter- least on this one. I encourage everyone to efficiency could be realized once a sincere, Signed: natives being in desperate need of funds, consider getting involved. manageable, cooperative number of citizens Scott Whaley, president when all our candidates have done is argue comprise our governing body. Because of our Willie Mathes, vice president over who is more pro-life. Lisa Crowder Neighborhood Watch Charter and reasons Frank VonCannon, treasurer Both candidates have spent thousands Elizabethton for organizing, we readily see where such a Charles D. 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No refunds) Newsstand Price: Daily, 50 cents; Sunday, $1.50 Circulation Department………542-1540 Owner r (Printed on recycle paper) [email protected] Page 6 - STAR - THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2008 Dear Abby Briefs Contact with ailing granddad Free energy enriches both young and old DEAR ABBY: The letter grieve, too, and it is our job kit offer will from “Paw-Paw and Maw- as parents to help them Maw in Alabama” (May 13), learn to cope with life’s dis- expire soon whose son has cut off con- appointments, not to shel- tact with their 5-year-old ter them from the realities Mountain Electric Coop- grandson to “protect” the they will face as adults. — erative in partnership with boy from Grandpa’s even- NANCY IN ALLENTOWN, TVA will continue to offer a tual death, PA. free home energy evaluation left me feel- audit until September 30. A ing intense DEAR ABBY: As a Mountain Electric Cooperative sorrow for all hospice chaplain, I have Member may obtain the form concerned. worked with many children from any of the following: In 1996, my and many levels of matu- 1. The self-evaluation grandfather rity. In my experience, it is form is available at the was ecstatic important to listen carefully Mountain Electric Offices. that I was to children and let them 2. The evaluation audit pregnant and “self-select.” If they seem can also be completed online a n x i o u s l y comfortable or choose to be at www.energyright.com awaited the with a family member who 3. The evaluation form can arrival of his triplet great- is passing, it is best to let Photo by United States Senate Photographic Services also be obtained through the grandchildren. At age 102, them be there. If it appears U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-TN) was on the other side of the dais Tuesday, July 29, as he testified mail by calling 800-663-1835. he was with us at the hos- to be traumatic or they ver- on behalf of the Tennessee music industry at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing entitled “Music Upon completion and re- pital when they were born, balize that they don’t wish and Radio in the 21st Century: Assuring Fair Rates and Rules across Platforms.” Corker urged the turn of the evaluation form, and remained an integral to be there, honor that as Committee, which is considering legislative action that would drastically affect the recording indus- you will receive an analysis part of their lives until his well and perhaps find a try, to remember the creators and performers who bring us this music. “Without them,” Corker and suggestions concern- death five years later. parallel way in which they said, “there would be no music for webcasters to play and build their businesses around.” From left ing ways to save energy and We believe Grandpa’s can share in the transition. to right: U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-TN) and U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR). money. The energy kit, in- loving involvement with the And bear in mind that the cluding CFL bulbs, will also children extended the qual- age of the child does not be sent to the customer. ity and length of his life. necessarily indicate his/her For any questions, call In exchange, the kids’ first preparedness for confront- your local Mountain Electric years were blessed with the ing end-of-life issues. — Corker testifies on behalf Office. special love and adoration ARTHUR IN DERRY, N.H. of a great-grandparent. Abby, the day “Paw- DEAR ABBY: Months af- Lamplight Paw’s” letter was pub- ter my granddaughter Kacie of Tennessee Music Industry lished, I picked up my now- was born in 2000, I found WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator been blessed with numerous songwriters, 12-year-olds from school. out I have a rare cancer. As Bob Corker (R-TN) was on the other side musicians, and small and large business presentation They told me their writing long as the medicine I take of the dais on Tuesday, July 29, as he testi- entities that work to bring us the music we They say laughter is assignment that day was works, I am fine except for fied on behalf of the Tennessee music in- listen to on a daily basis. During my time in good for the soul — if you an essay relating a favorite occasional pain. We see Ka- dustry at a Judiciary Committee hearing the Senate I have had numerous briefings enjoy laughing, don't miss memory. Be it serendip- cie every day, before and entitled “Music and Radio in the 21st Cen- to learn how the music industry works. It is the Christian comedy, "The ity, providence or coinci- after school. I really don’t tury: Assuring Fair Rates and Rules Across a complex and multi faceted industry. It is Funny Side" at the Lamp- dence, two of the triplets think I would still be here Platforms.” Corker urged the Committee, also an industry that is in severe crisis. Due light Theatre in Fall Branch. had written about “G.G.” if I couldn’t see her. Kacie which is considering legislative action that to advances in technology, this industry This unique dinner the- (Great-Grandfather). One is the light of our lives and would drastically affect the recording in- faces numerous challenges, most dramatic atre features a catered buffet of the stories ended with gives me something spe- dustry, to remember the creators and per- of which has been the impact of piracy and meal and professional come- “although G.G. is no longer cial to live for. — GRAND- formers who bring us this music. “With- the evolution of technology affecting the dians who are sure to make with us, he will always be in MOTHER IN OHIO out them,” Corker said, “there would be revenue streams of the various industry you smile. So come hungry my heart.” — JAN IN AR- no music for webcasters to play and build entities. and prepared to laugh! LINGTON, TEXAS DEAR ABBY: When our their businesses around. “When debating these issues I believe “The Funny Side” pre- grandfather died, my sisters “The growth of radio on different plat- it is very important to keep in mind that mieres August 15 and 16 and DEAR JAN: Thank you and I were upset that we forms has been tremendous, and we can without the songwriters, performers, and will feature dinner theatre for sharing that story. Re- didn’t get more time with only imagine what offerings await us various businesses that create the music for these Performances. sponse to “Paw-Paw’s” let- him. Years later, we found around the corner. But one basic fact we there would be no music for us to listen to Performances begin each ter was huge. Many read- out that our parents had de- simply cannot ignore is that the funda- over our radios.” evening at 7 p.m. Tickets for ers wrote to describe the cided to shelter us from his mental element — the reason we all tune in The Senate Judiciary Committee is con- dinner and a show are $25 importance of grandparent last few weeks of life. This — is the music,” Corker said at Tuesday’s sidering legislation that would lower royal- per person. memories in their lives. form of “protection” wound hearing. ties paid to sound recording copyright own- Reservations are re- Read on: up “killing” Grandpa for us, “We often take it for granted. We turn ers, featured performers, and non-featured quired. For more informa- before he was dead. the knob, hit the button, click the mouse, performers who are compensated under tion or ticket reservations DEAR ABBY: We lost my Please don’t do this. Al- and our favorite songs are there … It is so royalties paid by “webcasters.” Should this please contact the box of- father 16 months ago after a low them to spend every easy to forget what goes into creating mu- new rate formula come into effect, Tennes- fice at 348-7610 or visit www. long illness. My small chil- moment they have left. sic. In fact, these works are the product see musicians and copyright holders would lamplighttheatre.com dren spent two days a week If you have had love and of countless people and countless hours ultimately be compensated less under the with him and my mother, laughter to the end, you will of hard work. There are very few places proposed formula rather than the existing and were a significant part grieve but with the knowl- where the power of music is as strong and rate structure established by the Copyright Back-to-School of the joy in his life. edge that you did all you evident as it is in Tennessee. Our state has Royalty Board in March 2007. We never hid his illness could to honor Grandpa from them. We did just and preserve his memory. party at Carver the opposite. My son was Regret perpetuates itself — a great help to his Nana and my parents now realize Former Carter Countian to lead Recreation and Pop-Pop, bringing him they did the wrong thing. — Carver Recreation Cen- lunch and helping to move SHEILA IN MANHASSET, ter’s annual Back to School the medical equipment N.Y. Block Party will be held back and forth across the ————— Bristol, Va. Utilities marketing Thursday, Aug. 14, from 5 to house. Dear Abby is written by 8 p.m. The party is free and I am convinced that al- Abigail Van Buren, also BRISTOL, Va. — Kyle During his career, Holli- open to students in kinder- lowing the children to be a known as Jeanne Phillips, Hollifield, a 25-year veteran field has worked in several garten through 12th grade. part of their grandfather’s and was founded by her of the telecommunications other key positions, includ- During the festivities, life through the end of it has mother, Pauline Phillips. industry, is the new vice ing serving as executive vice school supplies will be dis- given them a sense of com- Write Dear Abby at www. president of marketing and president for Standard Tele- tributed to youth who sign a passion and a life skill that DearAbby.com or P.O. Box business development at phone and Cable, based in “Stay in School Pledge” and all of us will need at some 69440, Los Angeles, CA Bristol Virginia Utilities, a Deerfield Beach, Fla., and promise to strive for higher point in our lives. Children 90069. municipal electric company as division vice president grades and participate in known for being a global pi- of Thomson-CSF, based in Carver’s Homework Helpers oneer in triple-play, all-fiber White Plains, N.Y. program on a regular basis. broadband. In addition to serving in The event is sponsored by In his new position, Hol- the U.S. Air Force, Hollifield the Johnson City Parks and lifield will oversee devel- studied business manage- Recreation and the NAACP. opment strategies for the Kyle Hollifield ment and marketing at East Carver Recreation Center is utility and its OptiNet divi- Tennessee State University located at 322 W. Watauga sion. His position will also telecommunications com- in Johnson City, Tenn. He Ave., in Johnson City. include business oversight pany that achieved $10 mil- later completed a business of BVU FOCUS, a unit of lion in annual revenues after degree at the University OptiNet that provides ad- just four years. The business of Tennessee-Knoxville in Chattanooga vanced telecom consulting was restructured in 2007 as 2007. and management services Atlas Telecom Product Inc., While living in Florida, to other municipal entities with Hollifield named pres- Hollifield served on the hears report seeking to launch broad- ident and chief executive Palm Beach County Busi- band networks. officer. Atlas Telecom has ness Development Board on rapid rail “We are extremely more than 800 resellers and and on the board of direc- pleased to have someone 100,000 installations in all 50 CHATTANOOGA (AP) — tors for the University of A study for a proposed high- with Kyle’s background and states, connecting millions Tennessee South Florida expertise joining our execu- of phone calls daily. speed train route between Alumni Association. For Chattanooga and Atlanta is tive team,” says BVU Presi- With his return to the the latter, he spearheaded a looking into 24 possible types dent and CEO Wes Rosen- Tri-Cities, Hollifield looks committee to establish and of alignments for connecting balm. “He brings a wealth forward to helping BVU award scholarships to stu- the two cities. of knowledge and will be achieve its goals. dents wishing to attend the Chris Brady, principal of “What attracted me was a tremendous asset as we University of Tennessee. Commonwealth Research the utility’s ‘Leading the build our telecommunica- BVU is a city-owned Associates LLC, told the Way’ approach to serving its tions functions and expand public utility that provides Chattanooga City Council, the client base for BVU FO- customers,” he says. “At this electric, water, wastewa- 430020 “When we end up with this CUS.” time in my life, I’m inter- ter, cable and advanced study, we will have a pre- A native of Carter County, ested in building something fiber-optic broadband ferred alignment, a preferred Tenn., Hollifield co-founded unique and positive for BVU services to customers in a technology, how to phase the KS Telecom Inc., a success- and its community that will 125-square-mile area that different segments, where to ful West Palm Beach, Fla., have a lasting affect.” includes Bristol, Abingdon start, and have hopefully a and Washington County, good idea of what the costs Let US Finance Your Va. The utility also manag- are.” es cable and phone services Next Hearing Aids for CPC OptiNet, serv- ing business customers in EHS freshmen Dickenson, Tazewell, Buch- $O Down • 0% Interest for 12 Months anan and Russell counties orientation in Virginia, as well as cable Freshmen and new student and broadband services orientation at Elizabethton EVANS HEARING AID CENTER for MI-Connection, serv- High School will be held on ing the towns of Davidson, Thursday, Aug. 14, at 1 p.m. 627 Broad St. Mooresville and Cornelius Orientation will be held in 430020 543-5118 Elizabethton in North Carolina. the gymnasium. T:11.5 in STAR - THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2008 - Page 7

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CONTENT EMBARQ_T_Black_Print.eps Colors Specʼd BW Art Buyer None CSL_V_BLACK_Print_RIGHT.eps BD9309-003 BW.jpg RGB 73 ppi Traffi c Manager Kent Proofreader None Job Description Bold Offer II ROP Vertis Job # 581275 Publications None Behind Union Pharmacy THURSDAY July 31, 2008 Index Scoreboard • 9 Sports Editor Wes Holtsclaw NASCAR • 10 314 Rogosin Drive Phone (423) 542-4151 Turf Safe • 10 HOURS: [email protected] Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 6:00 pm E- Mail Sat 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Fax (423) 542-2004 (423) 542-8929 www.starhq.com H Bogart, Holtsclaw find success in Senior Games By Ben Davis The Elizabethton resident earned eight Star Staff first place gold medals in the state games, I wanted this week’s [email protected] which were held in Franklin, TN from July Tackle Box to focus on river 18th-July 24th. She also brought home six A pair of women from Carter County fishing, but all the so-called second place medals and two third place have once again qualified for the National experts I spoke with were awards. Senior Games. full of crappie. “I had a real good time; it’s always a lot Barbara Bogart and Willie Holtsclaw So river fishing gets noth- of fun,” Bogart said of the state games, also ing more than a little plug recently competed in the 2008 Tennessee noting she tried to compete in as many this week because all my State Senior Olympics and earned spots in events as she could. “One of the guys down time was spent at Watauga the 2009 National Games which will be held there said, ‘Is there anything you’re not Lake and Wilber Dam. next August in the San Francisco Bay area. competing in?’,” she laughingly added. Trying to come up with Bogart and Holtsclaw both participated Bogart, who competed in the 65-69 age a good fish- in the 2007 Senior National Games in Lou- group, won the 5k Cycling Time trial and ing story is a isville, KY. The nationals are held every the 20K Cycling Road Race, along with the lot like play- other summer at different locations across 100 (yard) Backstroke, 50 Backstroke, 200 ing baseball. the country. Breastroke, 100 Freestyle, 100 Breastsroke Sometimes This time around Bogart dominated at and 50 Backstroke swimming events. you strike- the state level, helping her qualify for sev- Barbara Bogart Willie Holtsclaw out but every eral events in the nationals. n See SENIOR GAMES, 10 now and then you’ll come Tim up with a su- Already a Chambers per catch. Bass fish- ing has picked great player, up over the past few weeks according to Joe Davis of Bristol. He had just loaded LeBron James his boat on the trailer at Wa- tauga Lake early Tuesday emerges as morning when he took the time to stop and chat. Davis was proud to show US leader off two largemouth bass MACAU (AP) — LeBron that were caught while us- James was already one of ing a crankbait and plastic the NBA’s best players by lizards. the time he slipped on USA “I was fishing in about jerseys in 2004 and ’06. 25 foot of water near some Problem was, the United brush,” Davis said. “I States had enough good hooked a couple earlier that players. What the Americans might have been larger, really needed was someone but I lost them after getting to be a strong leader, but tangled up. Overall, it was a King James wasn’t quite good night of fishing.” ready yet. I proceeded to walk Now, one of the biggest down near the boat ramp where Ricky Blankenship of reasons the United States Johnson City was more than is the favorite for the gold willing to show off his prize medal is because James lake trout before getting into has realized that this team his truck. doesn’t just need him to “I believe this one will be the player he is for the weigh over 10 pounds,” said Cleveland Cavaliers. Blankenship. “I was fishing It needs him to be com- near the dam, close to those fortable with taking over a concrete supports using game or taking control of a night crawlers.” timeout. Blankenship added he “I feel like I have to raise hadn’t had much luck up till my leadership level to a new that point. height when I get with these “I had only got a few nib- guys. It’s just how I am as bles before reeling this one a person and as a player,” in. We were afraid he might James said Wednesday be- get away while trying to reel fore practice. him in. A couple of us man- “I’m a born leader, so I aged to get him inside the do whatever it takes for our net. I was finally able to get Photo by Larry N. Souders team to understand what it him inside the boat.” Elizabethton’s Dan Osterbrock fires a strike during Wednesday’s game at Greeneville. The lefty struck out 12 Astros for the second means to win.” Not everyone had the time this season during the Twins’ win. It wasn’t always that way, luxury of a fishing boat so though. The player who some chose to camp and once would have allowed make a night of it near the veterans such as Jason Kidd Dam on the Siam side. and Kobe Bryant to be the Amazingly, some of the Dan’s the man team leaders now shares best fishing can be found on that role with them. the banks before generating “There’s a lot of respect takes place. Osterbrock fans 12, offense errupts as Twins roll for LeBron,” coach Mike Jason Manis of Bristol By Wes Holtsclaw ing to keep the team in the game,” pett are the reason we’re in the posi- Krzyzewski said. “I think was ribbing his buddies Sports Editor said Osterbrock. “My biggest thing is tion we’re in,” said Twins manager LeBron these last two years, about the walleye he had [email protected] keeping hitters off balance and mak- Ray Smith. “They’ve given us quality as good as he was, he’s re- caught while camping. He ing sure they can’t get a good hack.” starts.” ally grown to be a very com- GREENEVILLE — Dan Oster- gave credit to KFC for the Greeneville certainly could not do Osterbrock reached double-digit plete basketball player.” brock’s had his share of success on the four-pound catch. that for quite some time Wednesday. numbers in strikeouts for the third After the disappointment mound this season. “I stopped and bought The southpaw was spotless with consecutive game — a feat he accom- of the 2004 Olympics, when He’s truly found his rhythm, how- some crickets, night crawl- the exception of allowing multi-base plished just once at Cincinnati. he played little following his ever, at the expense of Greeneville. ers and corn on the way up, hits in the fifth and seventh innings. He struck out ten against Villanova rookie season on the team While the Elizabethton bats pro- but I wasn’t having much His off-speed and change-up selec- as a sophomore with the Bearcats, but that won the bronze medal, duced a 10-4 outcome, Osterbrock luck,” Manis said. “I had a tions kept the Astros off balance and didn’t achieve the mark again until a James could have let the ex- delivered his second consecutive few KFC chicken livers left increased his Appalachian League meeting with Pulaski two weeks ago. perience sour him on inter- 12-strikeout performance against the over from supper in my leading strikeout totals to 64 on the Then, he struck out 12 Astros last national play. Astros en route to his fourth win of lunch bag so I decided to season. Thursday at home — a feat that was Instead, he quickly com- the season. give them a try. “He and (fellow starter Brad) Tip- mitted to join the team again “I’m staying consistent and try- n “I had used one before See TWINS, 10 when Jerry Colangelo began to catch a catfish but never assembling the program in dreamed a walleye this size late 2005, then became one would take the bait. If I had of the loudest American of known the livers worked, Young eager to prove how hard he has worked voices telling everyone that I might have thrown in an NASHVILLE, Tenn. nitely come a long way. I’ve But the 10-6 record came next year and the next year. kind of flop won’t happen eight piece meal.” (AP) — Get ready for Vince still got some work to go.” more from a great run game There’ll be a time he gets again this time. My last stop was near Young, version 3.0. The pressure is on Young and a stingy defense. Young bored meeting with me, but Then last summer he Hampton High School The quarterback who to do just that and take his had more interceptions (17) that’s way down the line,” spent all offseason working where some young teenag- waltzed into the NFL as the Titans back to the playoffs than touchdowns (nine) said Heimerdinger, who left ers were fishing for fun. to correct of the few weak- offensive rookie of 2006 us- for a second straight year. with two games where he Denver to return to the job nesses in his game, an in- Jacob Crowe had driven ing his sheer physical ability Of the 53 quarterbacks couldn’t throw for more than he held between 2000 and from Avery County because consistent jumper that the watched as the league’s de- drafted in the first round be- 78 yards last season, which is 2004. San Antonio Spurs forced a buddy had told him about fenses adapted and slowed tween 1983 and 2006, Young why coach Jeff Fisher fired Heimerdinger has fo- the spot he was at and how him to take — and too often him down during his second became the 11th to take his Norm Chow and brought cused on improving Young’s miss — during their sweep good the fishing was. season even as he became team to the playoffs in either back Mike Heimerdinger as footwork, trying to make He showed me a brown of the Cavaliers in the NBA the youngest in franchise his first or second season offensive coordinator to help sure the 6-foot-5, 233-pound finals. trout that probably was less history to lead a team into and joined the ranks of Dan Young tap more into his tal- quarterback has his feet set than a pound. Crowe decid- “You don’t always have the playoffs. Marino, John Elway, Peyton ent. properly to improve his ac- to speak as a leader,” Kidd ed against throwing it back Now coming into his third Manning, Michael Vick, Ben Heimerdinger said Young curacy. So far, the coordina- it. said. “You can show by ex- season, Young is ready to Roethlisberger and Eli Man- has a lot ahead of him in tor sees Young being more ample and I think he’s do- The one thing that came show off how hard he has ning at the age of 24 years, what will be a long career. accurate than what he saw to mind when I saw the size ing both by putting the worked to improve. 233 days. “For the next couple years, on film from last year. work, extra shooting, and of his fish was the game “I’m feeling more com- Young now is 17-11 as a there’s going to be stuff he’s Fisher said the Titans also show “Deal or No Deal.” then also, when it’s needed, fortable reading the defens- starter, and he did manage never seen. We’re throw- studied how defenses ap- Like many of those con- he speaks up.” es a little faster, getting the to improve his passing per- ing a new offense at him. proached Young over his testants he came to the river James strode onto the ball out of my hand, making centage from 51.5 percent We’re throwing new ideas first two seasons. with nothing and departed court for practice Wednes- good throws,” Young said. as a rookie to 62.3 percent in at him, so that’s going to be with very little in his case. “I’ve come a long way, defi- 2007. a growing situation that’ll go n See YOUNG, 10 n See JAMES, 10 STAR - THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2008 - Page 9

Chicago White Sox at Kansas City, 8:10 had a home run and four RBIs for Chi- 20-for-36 (.556). Glen, and Terry Labonte will drive it at (ECHL). Named Jordan Horst media re- BASEBall p.m. cago. Brian Fuentes pitched a scoreless ninth Michigan. lations assistant. Baltimore at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. Gavin Floyd (11-6) held the Twins to for his 18th save. Next race: Centurion Boats At The Glen, COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS—Re- Appy League Glance one run and five hits over 7 2-3 innings, Zach Duke (4-9) went five innings, allow- Aug. 10, Watkins Glen, N.Y. signed G Pascal Leclaire to a three-year East Division National League and Alexei Ramirez added a three-run ing six runs and eight hits, and dropped On the Net: http://www.nascar.com contract. W L Pct GB East Division homer. to 0-5 in his past nine starts. ——— DETROIT RED WINGS—Signed F Valt- Pulaski 25 16 .610 — W L Pct GB The White Sox, who stretched their divi- Reds 9, Astros 5 NASCAR NATIONWIDE teri Filppula to a five-year contract. Danville 23 19 .548 2.5 Philadelphia 58 49 .542 — sion lead over Minnesota to 1 1/2 games, HOUSTON (AP) — Adam Dunn homered Napa Auto Parts 200 MINNESOTA WILD—Bought out the Bluefield 18 23 .439 7.0 New York 58 50 .537 1/2 are 34-11 this year when homering two twice, Ken Griffey Jr. added a three-run Site: Montreal remaining three years of their contract Princeton 15 22 .405 8.0 Florida 57 51 .528 1 1/2 or more times and 55-23 when they con- shot and Cincinnati snapped an eight- Schedule: Saturday, qualifying (ESPN2, with F Mark Parrish, making him a free Burlington 14 26 .350 10.5 Atlanta 49 58 .458 9 nect once. game losing streak against Houston. 12:30 p.m.), race (ESPN2, 3 p.m.). agent. West Division Washington 38 69 .355 20 Livan Hernandez (10-8) allowed a solo Edinson Volquez (13-4) allowed one Track: Circuit Gilles Villeneuve (road W L Pct GB Central Division shot to Quentin with two outs in the first, earned run and six hits, but the Astros course, 2.71 miles, 15 turns). Calendar Elizabethton 24 16 .600 — W L Pct GB and the All-Star padded Chicago’s lead chased him in the seventh with four un- Race distance: 200.54 miles, 74 laps. BASEBALL Kingsport 23 19 .548 2.0 Chicago 64 44 .593 — with a three-run double in the fourth. earned runs after two errors by shortstop Last race: Kyle Busch led all but three • The Carter County American and the Perfect through three innings, Floyd gave Jeff Keppinger. Volquez struck out five laps to win the Kroger 200 for Toyota’s Elizabethton National Little Leagues will Bristol 18 17 .514 3.5 Milwaukee 60 48 .556 4 up an RBI double by Justin Morneau in as the Reds ended a five-game overall 15th victory in 22 Nationwide races this be conducting registration for fall base- Johnson City 21 20 .512 3.5 St. Louis 61 49 .555 4 the fourth but retired 12 of the next 13 losing streak. season. Busch won his 15th race of ball on Saturday August 2. Greeneville 19 22 .463 5.5 Cincinnati 51 58 .468 13 1/2 batters. Dunn recorded his second multihomer the season spanning NASCAR’s three Sign-ups will be held from 10 a.m. until ——— Houston 50 57 .467 13 1/2 Hernandez dropped to 8-2 at the Metro- game of the month — and season — and series, breaking the record of 14 set by 12 p.m. at the American League Field Wednesday’s Games Pittsburgh 50 58 .463 14 dome this year after giving up nine hits, Edwin Encarnacion added a solo shot for Kevin Harvick in 2006. He has six Na- while the Nationals will take place from Burlington at Bristol (DH), postponed West Division five runs and two walks. the Reds, who beat Houston for just the tionwide wins in 20 starts this year. 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Bluefield 16, Kingsport 3 W L Pct GB Rangers 4, Mariners 3 fourth time in the last 17 meetings. Last year: Kevin Harvick won the inau- The cost will be 25.00 per player and par- Elizabethton 10, Greeneville 4 Arizona 54 52 .509 — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Josh Ham- Griffey’s homer was his 608th, mov- gural Nationwide race at Montreal, even ents are asked to bring a birth certificate Johnson City 14, Princeton 11 Los Angeles 53 53 .500 1 ilton hit his team-leading 25th homer and ing him within one of Sammy Sosa for though Robby Gordon insisted he did. copy if they didn’t play Little League this Danville 4, Pulaski 3 Colorado 49 60 .450 6 1/2 collected his major league-best 104th fifth all-time. Griffey extended his hitting Gordon refused to forfeit his position on season. No proof of address is needed Thursday’s Games San Francisco 44 62 .415 10 RBI for Texas. streak to 12 games and has 1,139 extra- the track when ordered to by NASCAR for fall baseball. Burlington at Bristol San Diego 42 66 .389 13 Michael Young had the go-ahead RBI base hits, one behind Ty Cobb for 10th late in the race, officials said he inten- • The Boys & Girls Club of Johnson City/ Bluefield at Kingsport ——— with a pinch-hit sacrifice fly in the eighth all-time. tionally knocked then-leader Marcos Am- Washington County will be hosting a Elizabethton at Greeneville Tuesday’s Games and rookie Brandon Boggs homered for Wandy Rodriguez (6-4) gave up the brose out of the race, and then refused tee-ball tournament from July 28th thru Princeton at Johnson City Pittsburgh 6, Colorado 4 the Rangers, who have won seven of homers to Dunn and Griffey and lost for to pull off the track as ordered. NASCAR August 2nd. The Entry fee is $60.00. For Pulaski at Danville N.Y. Mets 4, Florida 1 their last nine against the Mariners. the first time in four starts. fined Gordon $5,000 for his conduct. more information call 461-4560 ext. 3 or Friday’s Games St. Louis 8, Atlanta 3 With the game tied at 3, Seattle reliever Fast facts: This will be the third non- 4. Burlington at Bristol Philadelphia 2, Washington 1 Arthur Rhodes (2-1) loaded the bases in American event in series history. The • The 12U AA East TN Wolfepack is Bluefield at Kingsport Auto Racing Chicago Cubs 7, Milwaukee 1 the eighth with one-out walks to David first came in Mexico City in 2005. ... Joey looking for several experienced base- Elizabethton at Greeneville Houston 6, Cincinnati 2 Murphy, Hamilton and Marlon Byrd. Logano, the 18-year-old who finished in ball players to join our travel team for Princeton at Johnson City Arizona 3, San Diego 0 Young, out of the starting lineup because the top two in his previous three Nation- the 2009 season. We are based out of Pulaski at Danville NASCAR Glance L.A. Dodgers 2, San Francisco 0 of a fractured right ring finger, lifted a fly wide starts, was eighth at Indianapolis. the Gray/Jonesborough Tennessee area Saturday’s Games Wednesday’s Games ball to center, and Murphy scored the go- Schedule ... Standings leader Clint Bowyer did not and will play the majority of our tourna- Bluefield at Princeton (DH) Colorado 7, Pittsburgh 4 ahead run. Feb. 9 — x-Budweiser Shootout, Day- compete in last year’s event and has ments in the Tri-cities. We will be holding Bristol at Greeneville Florida 7, N.Y. Mets 5 Eddie Guardado (2-2) pitched a perfect tona International Speedway, Daytona never raced at Montreal. ... The track is tryouts, Thursday, August 7th, 2008 from Burlington at Johnson City St. Louis 7, Atlanta 2 eighth for the win, and C.J. Wilson got Beach, Fla. (Dale Earnhardt Jr.) named for the father of former Formula 6:00 - 9:00 PM at Harmony Field. If you Danville at Pulaski Philadelphia 8, Washington 5 three outs for his 24th save. Feb. 17 — Daytona 500, Daytona Inter- One champion Jacques Villeneuve and need directions please go to our website Elizabethton at Kingsport Chicago Cubs 7, Milwaukee 2 Texas starter Vicente Padilla gave up national Speedway, Daytona Beach, Fla. also hosts that circuit’s Canadian Grand at www.wolfepack-baseball.com or call Sunday’s Games Cincinnati 9, Houston 5 three runs and 10 hits in seven innings. (Ryan Newman) Prix. Kevin Breuel at 423-426-3934. Bluefield at Princeton Arizona at San Diego, 10:05 p.m. Mariners starter Miguel Batista allowed Feb. 24 — Auto Club 500, Fontana, Calif. Next race: Zippo 200, Aug. 9, Watkins • The Carter County American and Greeneville at Bristol San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 three runs — two earned — and seven (Carl Edwards) Glen, N.Y. Elizabethton National Little Leagues will Burlington at Johnson City p.m. hits in six innings. March 2 — UAW-Dodge 400, Las Vegas On the Net: http://www.nascar.com hold registration for Carter County Fall Danville at Pulaski Thursday’s Games Phillies 8, Nationals 5 (Carl Edwards) ——— Baseball Saturday, August 2nd from 10 Elizabethton at Kingsport Chicago Cubs (Harden 0-1) at Milwau- WASHINGTON (AP) — Chase Utley March 9 — Kobalt Tools 500, Hampton, FORMULA ONE a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Elizabethton Na- kee (Bush 5-8), 2:05 p.m. homered in a five-run fifth inning and Ga. (Kyle Busch) Hungarian Grand Prix tional Little League office across from the St. Louis (Pineiro 3-4) at Atlanta (Hamp- Philadelphia beat Washington 8-5 on March 16 — Food City 500, Bristol, Tenn. Site: Budapest Elizabethton Golf Course. The league is Appy Box Score ton 0-0), 7:10 p.m. Wednesday night to move back atop the (Jeff Burton) Schedule: Saturday, qualifying (Speed open to players ages 8 to 11 and must be Elizabethton 10, Greeneville 4 Colorado (De La Rosa 5-5) at Florida NL East with its fourth straight victory. March 30 — Goody’s Cool Orange 500, Channel, 8 a.m.); Sunday, race (Speed eligible to play in Spring 2009. The reg- Mariners 000 310 501 -- 10 14 2 (Volstad 2-1), 7:10 p.m. Shane Victorino had three hits and three Martinsville, Va. (Denny Hamlin) Channel, 7:30 a.m.). istration fee is $25. For more information Astros 010 010 200 -- 4 9 1 Philadelphia (Kendrick 8-5) at Washing- RBIs, including a solo homer, to help April 6 — Samsung 500, Fort Worth, Track: Hungaroring (road course, 2.465 call (423) 791-2324 or 542-7380. W: D. Osterbrock (4-2, 3.23); L: H. Villar ton (Lannan 6-10), 7:10 p.m. Jamie Moyer (10-6) win his third straight Texas (Carl Edwards) miles). BASKETBALL (1-4, 4.67) Arizona (Webb 14-4) at L.A. Dodgers decision. April 12 — Subway Fresh Fit 500, Avon- Race distance: 172.55 miles, 70 laps. • SmokySports.com 3 on 3 Challenge- Hitting (Lowe 8-8), 10:10 p.m. The 45-year-old Moyer earned his 240th dale, Ariz. (Jimmie Johnson) Last race: McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton August 8-10, 2008. Held at Smoky Mtn Elizabethton Friday’s Games career victory, tying him with Frank Ta- April 27 — Aaron’s 499, Talladega, Ala. won the German Grand Prix for his fourth Sports Complex in Elizabethton, TN. Player AB R H RBI Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. nana for 12th place among left-handers (Kyle Busch) victory this year and sole possession of Available divisions are 5th-6th graders, De La Osa 2 2 2 0 Colorado at Florida, 7:10 p.m. in major league history. May 3 — Dan Lowry 400, Richmond, Va. first place in the standings. 7th-8th graders, 9th-10th graders, 11th- Severino 5 1 4 3 Milwaukee at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m. Moyer went six innings, allowing three (Clint Bowyer) Last year: Hamilton won the Hungarian 12th graders, Men’s Open (18+) & Over Waltenbury 5 0 2 2 Cincinnati at Washington, 7:35 p.m. runs — on first-inning homers by Willie May 10 — Dodge Challenger 500, Dar- Grand Prix for his third victory of 2007, 40 division. Entry is $100 per team/3 Bigley 5 1 2 2 N.Y. Mets at Houston, 8:05 p.m. Harris and Jesus Flores — and six hits. lington, S.C. (Kyle Busch) but his McLaren team was penalized af- game guarantee. Trophy awarded to Harrington 5 1 0 0 Philadelphia at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Brad Lidge pitched around a leadoff dou- May 17 — x-NASCAR Nextel All-Star ter it was deemed to have hindered his winning team in each division. Register Rams 5 2 2 3 San Francisco at San Diego, 10:05 p.m. ble in the ninth for his 26th save in as Challenge, Concord, N.C. (Kasey Kah- qualifying efforts. via our website smokysports.com or call Morales 3 0 1 0 Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, 10:40 p.m. many chances. ne) Fast facts: The 10 F1 teams created an 423-747-6651 for more info. Hanson 5 1 1 0 The Phillies took a half-game division May 25 — Coca-Cola 600, Concord, association Tuesday to safeguard their • Applications are now being evaluated N.C. (Kasey Kahne) Beresford 3 2 0 0 lead over the New York Mets, who lost to interests in response to rule changes pro- for the Ten Star All-Star Summer Bas- MLB Caps the Florida Marlins 7-5. June 1 — Best Buy 400, Dover, Del. posed by motor sports’ governing body. ketball Camp. The camp is by invitation (Kyle Busch) 2B: Waltenbury (16, Lucati). Rays 3, Blue Jays 2 The Nationals, a majors-worst 38-69, Ferrari said in a statement that the meet- only. Boys and Girls ages 10-19 are eli- June 8 — Pocono 500, Long Pond, Pa. HR: Rams 2 (5, 4th inning off Villar, 1 TORONTO (AP) — Carlos Pena hom- have lost their past eight games. ing at its headquarters had produced an gible to apply. Past participants include: (Kasey Kahne) on, 0 out; 7th inning off Urckfitz, 0 on, 0 ered and Edwin Jackson won consecu- Tim Redding (7-6) faced five batters in unanimous decision to establish a new Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan, Vince June 15 — LifeLock 400, Brooklyn, Mich. out), Bigley (8, 5th inning off Villar, 0 on, tive starts for the first time since April the fifth and all five scored. “Formula 1 Teams Association” to work Carter, Jerry Stackhouse, Grant Hill and (Dale Earnhardt Jr.) 0 out). as Tampa Bay beat Toronto 3-2 on Cubs 7, Brewers 2 with the Federation Internationale de Antawn Jamison. Players from 50 states June 22 — Toyota/Save Mart 350, Sono- TB: De La Osa 2; Severino 4; Waltenbury Wednesday. MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ryan Dempster l’Automobile (FIA) “to agree upon regu- and 10 foreign countries attended the ma, Calif. (Kyle Busch) 3; Bigley 5; Rams 8; Morales; Hanson. The Rays won for the fourth time in six pitched seven superb innings, Ryan The- lations and commercial conditions which 2007 camp. College basketball scholar- June 29 — Lenox Industrial Tools 301, RBI: Rams 3 (19), Severino 3 (6), Bigley road games after losing seven straight riot tripled to break open a close game will provide a framework for a strong and ships are possible for players selected to Loudon, N.H. (Kurt Busch) 2 (21), Waltenbury 2 (25). away from home earlier this month. and Chicago beat Milwaukee again. dynamic sport.” ... Hamilton’s victory at the All-American Team. For more infor- Jackson (7-7) gave up two runs and sev- After arriving at Miller Park with a one- July 5 — Coke Zero 400, Daytona Beach, Germany pushed him four points ahead mation call 704-373-0873. Fla. (Kyle Busch) Greeneville en hits in five innings. The right-hander game lead over the Brewers in the NL of main rival Felipe Massa, who settled FOOTBALL July 12 — LifeLock.com 400, Joliet, Ill. Player AB R H RBI had not won consecutive starts since his Central, the Cubs now lead Milwaukee for third. ... Nelson Piquet Jr. earned his • The CYCLONE TOUCHDOWN CLUB (Kyle Busch) Austin 4 0 1 0 first two outings of the season. and St. Louis by four games. first career top-three finish after starting will hold their 1st Annual Golf Tourna- July 27 — Allstate 400 At The Brickyard, Tello 5 0 0 0 Four relievers each worked a scoreless Dempster (12-4) struck out nine and 17th at Germany. It was Renault’s first ment on Saturday, August 23rd at the Indianapolis (Jimmie Johnson) Almonte 4 0 1 0 inning with Troy Percival getting his 23rd gave up one run and five hits. He won top-three finish of the season. ... Timo Elizabethton Golf Course. The tourna- consecutive road starts in the same sea- Aug. 3 — Pennsylvania 500, Long Pond, Glock was hospitalized during the Ger- ment will begin at 8 a.m. with a Shot- Hinze 4 0 1 0 save. It was the 346th of his career, tying son for the first time since 2001. Pa. man Grand Prix after an accident, but he gun start. Cost is $240 per team of 4 Rosario 4 1 0 0 him with Randy Myers for eighth on the The Brewers have lost a season-high Aug. 10 — Centurion Boats At The Glen, was not seriously injured. He returned to (includes one mulligan & one throw per Montas 0 0 0 0 all-time list. four straight at home. Chicago has han- Watkins Glen, N.Y. the track days later for a testing session. team). All proceeds go to Cyclone Foot- Hernandez 3 1 1 0 Making his major league debut, Toronto dled Milwaukee’s top starters so far, get- Aug. 17 — 3M Performance 400, Brook- ... Jenson Button won his first career F1 ball. There will be awards for the winning Cartwright 3 1 1 2 right-hander Scott Richmond (0-1) al- lowed three runs and seven hits in 5 1-3 ting the better of reigning AL Cy Young lyn, Mich. race in the 2006 event. Team, Closest to pin & Longest Drive. De Leon 3 1 1 0 innings. winner CC Sabathia on Monday, four- Aug. 23 — Sharpie 500, Bristol, Tenn. Next race: Mediterranean Grand Prix, Lunch is provided. Contact Wayne Kel- Garcia 1 0 1 0 Carl Crawford put Tampa Bay in front time All-Star Ben Sheets on Tuesday Aug. 31 — Sprint Cup 500, Fontana, Aug. 24, Valencia, Spain ley at 423-571-1880 or Tony Briggs at Infante 4 0 2 1 with an RBI triple in the first. Lyle Over- and emerging left-hander Manny Parra Calif. On the Net: http://www.formula1.com 276-608-5553 to register. bay’s two-run homer in the bottom half (9-4) on Wednesday. Sept. 6 — Chevy Rock & Roll 400, Rich- • Unaka Jr. High Football practice will 2B: Hernandez, F (6, Osterbrock), De put Toronto up 2-1. Pena tied it with a Alfonso Soriano had three hits and two mond, Va. begin on Monday, August, 4th from 3:00 Leon, J (4, Osterbrock). TRANSACTIONS leadoff homer in the fourth, his 18th. The walks, and is 6-for-12 in the series that Sept. 14 — Sylvania 300, Loudon, N.H. to 5:00 at Hunter Elementary for Boys in 3B: Cartwright (2, Osterbrock). winning scored that inning on a double ends Thursday. He has scored five runs Sept. 21 — Dover (Del.), 400 Grades 6-8 at Unaka, Hunter, and Keen- TB: Austin; Almonte; Hinze; Hernandez, play grounder by Gabe Gross. and stole three bases, helping Chicago Sept. 28 — Kansas 400, Kansas City burg. Call 794-0277 for info. F 2; Cartwright 3; De Leon, J 2; Garcia; Wednesday’s Deals Yankees 13, Orioles 3 improve to 7-2 in its last nine games at Oct. 5 — AMP Energy 500, Talladega, • Boys & Girls Club of Elizabethton/ Infante 2. NEW YORK (AP) — Bobby Abreu hit two Miller Park. Ala. BASEBALL Carter County is holding football sign- RBI: Cartwright 2 (8), Infante (4). homers and Alex Rodriguez also went Up 2-1, the Cubs opened a comfortable Oct. 11 — Bank of America 500, Con- American League ups now thru July 31st for boys and girls deep as New York avoided a three-game lead in the sixth when Dempster and cord, N.C. DETROIT TIGERS—Purchased the con- ages 5-12. The registration fee is $40 per Pitching sweep. Soriano singled before Theriot’s triple Oct. 19 — TUMS QuikPak 500, Martins- tract of C Dane Sardinha from Toledo child. For more information contact Billy Elizabethton Abreu also doubled and had three RBIs chased Parra. An RBI single by Reed ville, Va. (IL). Etter at 543-2946. Player IP H R ER W SO as the designated hitter. Rodriguez and Johnson made it 5-1 and the Cubs added Oct. 26 — Pep Boys Auto 500, Hamp- MINNESOTA TWINS—Placed INF Alexi • Fall Flag Football League: Registra- Osterbrock 7.0 6 4 3 1 Xavier Nady both had two hits for the two runs in the ninth. ton, Ga. Casilla on the 15-day DL. Activated SS tion is under way for teams that would 12 Yankees. New York had been outscored Prince Fielder hit his 21st homer for Mil- Nov. 2 — Dickies 500, Fort Worth, Tex- Adam Everett from the 15-day DL. like to participate in the 2008 Elizabeth- Rondon 2.0 3 0 0 1 2 20-10 the first two games of the series, waukee. as NEW YORK YANKEES—Traded RHP ton Parks & Recreation fall flag football but still hasn’t been swept by the Orioles Marlins 7, Mets 5 Nov. 9 — Checker Auto Parts 500, Avon- Kyle Farnsworth to Detroit for C Ivan league. If you’re interested please call Greeneville in a three-game set at Yankee Stadium MIAMI (AP) — Josh Johnson pitched 6 dale, Ariz. Rodriguez. 547-6440. Deadline to enter is August Player IP H R ER W SO since 1986. 2-3 innings for his first victory in almost Nov. 16 — Ford 500, Homestead, Fla. OAKLAND ATHLETICS—Optioned INF 19th, 3:00p.m. Coach’s meeting is set Villar 4.0 9 4 4 3 2 Joba Chamberlain won consecutive two years for Florida. x-non-points race Wes Bankston and INF Eric Patterson to for August 19th at 6:00pm. Information Dinelli 1.2 0 0 0 4 1 starts for the first time. He gave up two Jeremy Hermida and Cody Ross both ——— Sacramento (PCL). packets are available now. You may Urckfitz 1.1 4 5 2 1 1 runs — one earned — and five hits in six tripled in a five-run fourth inning against Driver Standings SEATTLE MARINERS—Claimed RHP pick up a packet at our office 300 W. Mill Romero 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 innings, striking out six without a walk. Mike Pelfrey (9-7), who lost for the first 1. Kyle Busch, 3,004 Luis Munoz off waivers from Pittsburgh Street or on the web @ eprsports.com Lucati 1.0 1 1 1 1 2 Chamberlain (4-3) has allowed two time in his past eight decisions. 2. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 2,751 and optioned him to West Tennessee GOLF earned runs over his last three starts Johnson (1-0) allowed eight hits and four 3. Jeff Burton, 2,733 (SL). • The 3rd Annual Tillinghast Invitational covering 19 innings. runs in his fourth start since returning 4. Jimmie Johnson, 2,689 National League will be held at the Johnson City Country MLB Glance Baltimore starter Dennis Sarfate (4-2), a from reconstructive elbow surgery in Au- 5. Carl Edwards, 2,684 FLORIDA MARLINS—Sent RHP Daniel Club on August 2nd & 3rd. The tourna- gust 2007. Johnson, who doubled home 6. Jeff Gordon, 2,544 Barone outright to Albuquerque (PCL). ment will consist of a Championship American League career reliever, left after four innings, al- a run, last won on Aug. 28, 2006. 7. Greg Biffle, 2,460 HOUSTON ASTROS—Acquired RHP Flight, 3 Senior Divisions and other flights East Division lowing five runs — three earned — and Pinch-hitter Damion Easley hit a three- 8. Denny Hamlin, 2,453 LaTroy Hawkins and cash from the New to be pre-flighted. Verizon Wireless will W L Pct GB two hits with three walks. run homer off Johnson in the seventh to 9. Kasey Kahne, 2,441 York Yankees for INF Matt Cusick. be sponsoring the tournament, which Tampa Bay 63 44 .589 — Royals 4, Athletics 3, 10 innings cut the Mets’ deficit to 5-4. 10. Tony Stewart, 2,399 ST. LOUIS CARDINALS—Activated will once again use the EGolfScore.com Boston 61 48 .560 3 OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jose Guillen drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice But Dan Uggla hit a two-run homer in the 11. Matt Kenseth, 2,366 RHP Chris Carpenter from the 60-day scoring system that was used last year. New York 59 48 .551 4 fly in the 10th and Kansas City complet- eighth for Florida. 12. Clint Bowyer, 2,362 DL. Optioned LHP Randy Flores to Mem- The Entry-Fee is $125.00 per player and Toronto 54 54 .500 9.5 ed its first three-game sweep in Oakland Kevin Gregg allowed three consecutive 13. Kevin Harvick, 2,360 phis (PCL). includes two rounds of golf plus a prac- Baltimore 51 56 .477 12 in 20 years. two-out singles in the ninth, the third by 14. David Ragan, 2,306 BASKETBALL tice round and lunch both days. Central Division The Royals last swept the A’s in a series Ramon Castro to drive in a run, but got 15. Brian Vickers, 2,230 National Basketball Association VOLLEYBALL W L Pct GB in 1999 in Kansas City, but had not done the final out for his 23rd save. 16. Ryan Newman, 2,218 CHICAGO BULLS—Agreed to terms • Coed Volleyball Registration: Registra- Chicago 60 46 .566 — so in Oakland since June 1988. Cardinals 7, Braves 2 17. Martin Truex Jr., 2,146 with F Luol Deng on a six-year contract. tion for the Elizabethton Parks & Recre- Minnesota 59 48 .551 1.5 The A’s fell to 2-10 since the All-Star ATLANTA (AP) — Chris Carpenter 18. Kurt Busch, 2,081 DETROIT PISTONS—Signed G Will By- ation 2008 Fall Coed Volleyball is cur- Detroit 54 52 .509 6 break, the worst record in the majors, pitched four solid innings in his first start 19. Bobby Labonte, 2,020 num. rently underway. Divisions A, B should Kansas City 50 59 .459 11.5 and fell under .500 (53-54) for the first since April 2007 for St. Louis. 20. Jamie McMurray, 1,973 LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS—Waived F register their team by the deadline date Cleveland 46 59 .438 13.5 time since April 6. Albert Pujols drove in the go-ahead run Josh Powell. of August 21, 3:00 p.m. “A” league will West Division Pinch-hitter Esteban German walked to in the seventh for the Cardinals and Joe NEW JERSEY NETS—Named Roy Rog- be limited to the first six teams to regis- W L Pct GB lead off the 10th against closer Huston Mather put the game out of reach with a Upcoming Races ers assistant coach. ter. Call 547-6440 for more information. Los Angeles 67 40 .626 — Street (2-4), then took third when Mike two-run homer in the eighth. NASCAR SPRINT CUP FOOTBALL Coach’s meeting is set for August 21st Texas 56 52 .519 11.5 Aviles doubled. After an out and an in- Carpenter, who won the NL Cy Young Pennsylvania 500 National Football League at 6:00pm. Information packets are avail- Oakland 53 54 .495 14 tentional walk, Guillen’s fly ball to center Award in 2005, spent the past year re- Site: Long Pond, Pa. MIAMI DOLPHINS—Signed CB Chris able now. You may pick up a packet at Seattle 40 67 .374 27 scored German. covering from ligament replacement sur- Schedule: Friday, qualifying (ESPN2, Roberson. Waived CB Scorpio Babers. our office 300 W. Mill Street or on the ——— Ramon Ramirez (2-1) pitched 1 1-3 gery on his right elbow. He allowed one 3:30 p.m.); Sunday, race (ESPN, 1 NEW YORK GIANTS—Signed S Craig web @ eprsports.com. Tuesday’s Games scoreless innings, while Joakim Soria run and five hits. He threw 67 pitches, p.m.). Dahl. Waived-injured S Terrance Spring- L.A. Angels 6, Boston 2 pitched a perfect 10th for his 30th save. striking out two and walking two. Track: Pocono International Raceway er. Activated OL Jonathan Palmer from SPORTSCAST Baltimore 7, N.Y. Yankees 6 Angels 9, Red Sox 2 The Braves left the bases loaded three (triangular oval, 2.5 miles, 14 degrees the physically-unable-to-perform list. Detroit 8, Cleveland 5 BOSTON (AP) — Garret Anderson went times and stranded 14 runners overall. banking in turn 1, 8 degrees in turn 2, 6 PITTSBURGH STEELERS—Claimed Television P Paul Ernster off waivers from Detroit. Tampa Bay 3, Toronto 0 4-for-5 with a homer and four RBIs, Joe St. Louis broke a 2-2 tie in the seventh degrees in turn 3). BASKETBALL Texas 11, Seattle 10 Saunders earned his 14th win and Los against Jair Jurrjens (10-6) when Adam Race distance: 500 miles, 200 laps. Released WR Kevin Marion. 8 p.m. -- (ESPN2) Team USA vs Turkey Minnesota 6, Chicago White Sox 5 Angeles swept Boston 9-2 on Wednes- Kennedy singled with two outs and Pu- Last race: Jimmie Johnson held off Carl HOCKEY exhibition Kansas City 5, Oakland 2 day night. jols doubled into the left-field corner. Edwards in a seven-lap sprint to win his National Hockey League GOLF Wednesday’s Games It was the second three-game sweep in Brad Thompson (4-2) went 2 2-3 innings second Brickyard in three years. It was CAROLINA HURRICANES—Signed F 6:30 p.m. -- (GOLF) PGA Tour Reno- Tampa Bay 3, Toronto 2 two weeks by the Angels over the Red for the win and Ron Villone got the final Johnson’s second victory of the season Drayson Bowman to a three-year con- Tahoe Open N.Y. Yankees 13, Baltimore 3 Sox, who showed little spark during their four outs for his first save since 2005. and first since April 12 at Avondale, Ariz. tract. 8:30 p.m. -- (GOLF) PGA Tour WGC- Kansas City 4, Oakland 3, 10 innings fifth loss in six games. Reports of trade Rockies 7, Pirates 4 Last year: Kurt Busch dominated Po- CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS—Signed Bridgestone Invitational L.A. Angels 9, Boston 2 talks focusing on a disgruntled Manny PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Cook won cono Raceway from the opening lap and an affiliation agreement with Fresno Texas 4, Seattle 3 Ramirez didn’t make the night any better his 14th game and Troy Tulowitzki had snapped a 51-race losing skid. Chicago White Sox 8, Minnesota 3 for Boston. three hits as Colorado avoided a sweep. Fast facts: Six of the last 10 Brickyard Carter County / Elizabethton Detroit at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. First baseman Mark Teixeira went 0-for-4 Chris Iannetta hit a three-run homer and winners have gone on to win the Cup, in- Thursday’s Games in his debut with Los Angeles after being Garrett Atkins, Matt Holliday and Willy cluding Johnson in 2006. ... Jeff Gordon, FALL BASEBALL REGISTRATION Detroit (Verlander 8-10) at Cleveland obtained from Atlanta on Tuesday. Taveras had two hits each for Colorado, who has four career victories at Pocono, (Carmona 4-3), 12:05 p.m. The Angels improved baseball’s best which improved to 10-3 since the All-Star has yet to win in 20 races this season. He Saturday, August 2, 10a.m.– 1p.m. L.A. Angels (Garland 9-6) at N.Y. Yan- record to 67-40 with their 12th win in 14 break. has won at least two events every year At the kees (Pettitte 12-7), 7:05 p.m. games. The Angels finished 8-1 against Cook (14-6) pitched seven solid innings since 1994. ... Two-time Pocono winner Seattle (Dickey 2-6) at Texas (Harrison Boston this season, winning the final to tie Arizona’s Brandon Webb and Denny Hamlin is expected to make his Elizabethton National Little League Office 2-1), 8:05 p.m. eight meetings. Cleveland’s Cliff Lee for the major league 100th career Cup start this weekend. ... across from the Elizabethton Golf Course lead in wins. Cook allowed four runs and Chicago White Sox (Danks 8-4) at Min- Josh Beckett (9-8) gave up seven earned Kasey Kahne won this season’s first Po- Ages 8 to 11, must be eligible to play LLin Spring 2009 nesota (Baker 7-3), 8:10 p.m. runs and the Red Sox matched a season nine hits to win his third straight start. He cono race on June 8. ... Petty Enterprises Friday’s Games high with four errors — three in a five-run had never won more than nine games in will use three different drivers in the No. Registration Fee is $25.00 Oakland at Boston, 7:05 p.m. sixth when the Angels took an 8-2 lead. any of his first six seasons. 45 Dodge over the next three races as it L.A. Angels at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Saunders (14-5) allowed two runs and Tulowitzki went 3-for-4 with a double continues to evaluate the slumping team. For more information call Detroit at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. five hits in six innings. and an RBI. Since coming off the 15-day Chad McCumbee will attempt to qualify 423-791-2324 or 542-7380 Toronto at Texas, 8:05 p.m. White Sox 8, Twins 3 disabled list on July 21, he has raised the car this weekend. Kyle Petty will try to This is a league conducted by the Carter Co. American and Eliz. National Little Leagues. Cleveland at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Carlos Quentin his average from .166 to .241 by going qualify the car the next week at Watkins Page 10 - STAR - THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2008 Kevin Harvick takes hit in Chase standings CHARLOTTE, N.C. solidifying his spot in the race, but you really don’t do (AP) — When Kurt Busch Chase. much different.” wrecked out of the race at “We saved the same car. Right behind Harvick is Indianapolis Motor Speed- The car was brand new for David Ragan, the surprise way, he just might have tak- the first Pocono race and it’s of the Chase contenders. en Kevin Harvick’s champi- been waiting to go back,” The second-year Roush onship hopes with him. A he said. “I don’t see why we Fenway Racing driver is victim of Busch’s slip, Har- can’t have a shot at another having a remarkable season vick finished 37th and fell win. As good as it was the considering his rookie year to 13th in the Chase for the first race, if we do the right struggles, and he’s just 56 championship. things, we should have an- points out of 12th. Of course, he’s been out other shot.” But Pocono could be the of the top 12 before this Bowyer was the ben- make-or-break race for Ra- season, and he’s well with- eficiary when his Richard gan, who has qualified 30th in striking distance now at Childress Racing teammate or worse in his three starts just two points out of the fell out of the top 12. Bowyer there and has never finished final qualifying spot. is now in the final qualify- higher than 24th. At the same time, there ing spot, albeit with a mere “I’ve struggled,” he ad- are just six races to go to de- two-point advantage over mitted. “But we’ve had cide the field and Harvick Harvick. some good runs recently, so and the rest of the drivers Kenseth was the biggest hopefully we can build off of on the bubble can’t afford victim of the tire problems that momentum. We need any more slip-ups. that plagued Indianapolis. to go there and get a good Harvick, who was on the He blew a right rear fairly run — it’s all about points bubble last year and still early in the race, and the ex- and having solid finishes at made the Chase, won’t let plosion tore a chunk of the this point in the season.” Photo by Larry N. Souders his precarious spot change quarter panel off his Ford Behind Ragan is Brian Elizabethton’s Danny Rams (25) watches his first home run fly in the fourth inning against his strategy. before it went spinning Vickers, who is 132 points Greeneville. “It doesn’t really mat- through the grass. out after engine issues in ter — you just race as hard He finished 38th and Indy led to a 42nd-place fin- as you can every week,” dropped three spots in the ish. But Vickers can make Twins Harvick said. “We have Chase standings to 11th. some ground when the se- had some really good cars He’s only six ahead of Har- ries returns to Pocono and n Continued from 8 since Sonoma, but haven’t vick now, in position to fall Michigan over the next easily duplicated last night. left field wall. Severino fol- tenbury. been able to capitalize ev- out at any time. month. He was second at On the offensive side of lowed suit later in the frame Added Smith: “It’s a ery weekend. We have had “Last weekend was a Pocono in June and followed things, right fielder Adan with an RBI single. typical Twins game for this some bad weeks that have huge disappointment for it with a fourth-place finish Severino paced Elizabeth- Bigley added a solo blast year. We kept attacking.” been out of our control. I us,” he said. “We unload- in Michigan. ton’s 14-hit parade with a of his own in the fifth — his Greeneville took an ini- am very confident in my ed pretty good, with high Beyond Vickers, the last season-high four hits and eighth of the season — to tial lead in the second with team and I think we will hopes for a good finish. So, driver with a chance — albe- three RBI’s. make it a 4-1 game. an error and sacrifice fly. do everything we can do to blowing a tire like we did it an outside one — is Ryan Severino, who entered Elizabethton truly caught A pair of doubles added a make the Chase.” and tearing up our car was Newman. The Daytona 500 the game batting .154 on fire in the seventh after second run in the fifth. If the Chase began this pretty embarrassing. This winner is 16th in the stand- the season, was joined by Rams led off with a solo An RBI triple from Al- weekend, the field would weekend we’re looking to ings with significant ground two-hit efforts from Domi- drive towards right-center. bert Cartwright and a wild consist of Kyle Busch, Dale bounce back at Pocono, to make up. nic De La Osa, Jonthan Severino plated two runs on pitch capped their offensive Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Burton, which has really been one of He’s also got to deal with Waltenbury, Evan Bigley a single, Waltenbury drove output in the bottom of the Jimmie Johnson, Carl Ed- our tougher tracks. finding a new job for next and Danny Rams, who de- a run across on a sacrifice seventh. wards, Jeff Gordon, Greg “A solid finish at Pocono season: Newman said two livered his first professional fly and Bigley capped things While Osterbrock im- Biffle, Denny Hamlin, would go a long way toward weeks ago he’s leaving Pen- multi-homer game. with an RBI single of his proved to 4-2 on the season Kasey Kahne, Tony Stew- gaining some momentum in ske Racing at the end of the “I tried some new meth- own. with the win, Greeneville art, Matt Kenseth, and Clint this stretch run leading up year, and he’s believed to ods at the plate,” Severino “I was a little more spread starter Henry Villar sank to Bowyer. to the Chase.” be the top candidate to join said. “The coaches have out (at the plate) today,” said 1-4 for the year on the los- But the standings are so So who does that leave Stewart’s new team. helped me out a lot. And it Rams. “Coach (Jeff) Reed ing end. close from seventh to 15th on the bubble? But Newman, who fin- feels great to know (our of- gave me a lot of suggestions Wilton Infante led the that the field could change Well, Harvick for one. He ished 13th in Indy, also fense is) coming together and I could read every pitch Astros with two hits. weekly between now and was in a similar position last wants a strong close to his collectively once again.” I saw today.” The two squads meet the Sept. 6 “regular season” year when he hovered at the Penske career. Rams began the Twins Elizabethton added an again tonight at Pioneer finale at Richmond. bottom of the top-12 during “We had a really good scoring in the fourth inning additional run in the ninth Field with a seven o’clock For example, Hamlin the stretch run. Although he points day at Indianapolis, with a two-run shot over the on an RBI double from Wal- start. used a third-place finish grew weary of being asked and that’s what we need last week at Indianapolis about strategy, he never right now,” he said. “Our to move off the bubble and changed a thing and earned goal is to get the No. 12 gain a bit of breathing room. a spot in the field. Dodge into the Chase, and Senior Games Ranked 12th before Indy, Now he’s vowing to do to do what we can to have he moved up four spots to the same. solid runs without any is- n Continued from 8 eighth. “I am planning on just sues for the next several Her second place finishes said Bogart, who noted nationals, but I’ve got there Kahne gained two spots going out there and racing races. We have to take that were in the Power Walk, 200 Tennessee doesn’t offer tri- every time so that makes me and moved up to ninth. as hard as I can,” he said. “I mentality and the momen- M Run, Long Jump, High athlons at the state games feel good,” Holtsclaw said. Now he heads back to Po- mean, you might not take tum we have into this week- Jump, 5 K run and 10 K Run. and that is why she has to “We had a great time in cono with the same car he a chance on fuel or a dif- end’s race and have another She placed third in the 100 qualify at other sanctioned Louisville last year. I think won with in June, intent on ferent pit strategy to win a good one.” M run and Badminton. events in the area in order there were 12,000 or 14,000 Even more impressive to compete in triathlons at people there.” Feds: No risk to children from synthetic fields with Bogart’s gold medal is the nationals. Holtsclaw, who is from the fact that she just learned “I have done three al- Roan Mountain, competed TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Children aren’t posure to sunlight and wear and tear may to swim within the last year. ready and I’m doing three in the 75-79 age group. She at risk for lead exposure from synthetic ath- change the amount of lead that could be In addition to the Cycling next month. That’s really has been a participant in letic fields, according to a report Wednes- released from the turf, and the commis- races, she has aspirations my favorite thing to do.” senior games at the local, day from the U.S. Consumer Product Safe- sion considered particles on a child’s hand, to compete in Triathlons at Holtsclaw, who like Bog- district, state and national ty Commission. then transferred to their mouth, would be the national level if she can art qualified for the states levels for several years and The commission evaluated synthetic the most likely route of exposure. qualify beforehand by com- after good showings at the encourages others to do the athletic fields after lead was detected on Still, it determined young children peting at certain sanctioned local and district games, same. some New Jersey fields, raising worry wouldn’t be at risk. events. placed second in singles “I love it,” she said. “I about exposure to children. As an overall guideline, the commission “I just learned how to bowling in Franklin to claim thoroughly enjoy it. It’s just But the commission said no tested field recommends young children wash their swim in October and I have her spot in San Francisco. really great and more people released amounts of lead that would be hands after playing outside, especially be- started doing triathlons,” “I’ve never won in the should get involved in it.” harmful. fore eating. “A variety of artificial turf products were A California environmental watch- evaluated for risk exposure to lead and the dog group, the Center for Environmental bottom line is parents should not be con- Health, reported last month that it found James cerned about harmful levels of lead in arti- excessive amounts of lead in several ficial turf,” said Julie Vallese, a commission brands of artificial turf. It warned some of n Continued from 8 spokeswoman. “Go out and play.” the biggest manufacturers and sellers that While the evaluation found no harmful it would sue unless they recall or reformu- day sporting the baseball than Carmelo Anthony and hurry. James averaged 18.1 lead levels, the commission is asking that late their products. cap of his favorite team, the Dwyane Wade. points and made 76 per- voluntary standards be developed for syn- It was unconvinced by the commission’s New York Yankees, only “Offensively, he really cent of his shots from the thetic turf to preclude the use of lead in fu- findings. this one had a red brim. wasn’t as comfortable,” as- field on the U.S. team that ture products. “My quick take is that the CPSC study is It wasn’t long ago that he sistant coach Jim Boeheim went 10-0 in the Olympic The commission said its study showed fatally flawed and we’re going to continue didn’t look nearly as com- said. “There were a couple qualifier. And he proved newer fields had no lead or generally had to pursue our case because lead is a threat fortable wearing red, white of games I don’t think he that his jumper is no lon- the lowest lead levels. Although small to children playing on artificial field,” said and blue. got many shots up at all ger a weakness, hitting 62 amounts of lead were detected on the sur- Charles Margulis, a spokesman for the James averaged 13.9 during that whole thing, percent of his 3-point at- face of some older fields, none of these center. points two years ago in the where Carmelo was more tempts. tested fields released amounts of lead that Turf manufacturers have insisted their world championships, but of a go-to guy, Dwyane What’s more, he joined would be harmful to children. products are safe. the team’s most talented Wade was more of a go-to Bryant in showing a com- Lead is present in some synthetic turf Rick Doyle, president of the Synthetic player was too content guy. LeBron was not a guy mitment to become a de- products to give the turf its various colors, Turf Council, an industry trade group, to be a third option. He who was anywhere near fensive stopper, something but can cause brain damage and other ill- has said the lead in turf is encapsulated in never led the Americans understanding the game he can’t demonstrate in the nesses, particularly in children. the blades and neither leaches out nor be- in scoring in any of their and where he gets the ball NBA because the Cavaliers Conditions such as age, weathering, ex- comes airborne. nine games, scoring some and how he plays today.” need him to focus on his of- six points per game fewer He figured it out in a fense. Young

n Continued from 8 “We’ve had sessions out “And when it’s not there, He’s healthy now in an flying into Nashville from “He loves to throw it deep. own counter-punch for op- here on the practice field definitely do what they do by offseason that watched him Austin frequently to work ... He’s a complete quarter- posing defenses. where we’re working with drafting me, and that’s using go back to college at Texas with Heimerdinger on his back, and you’ve got to be “Everybody sees it. Any- those types of things, and my legs and making some- and continue working on own skills and learning a ready for it at any position time your quarterback can we’ll continue to do that. We thing happen with that as his degree while unveiling new offense. on any play. He may go up bring that temperament into have a pretty good idea of well,” Young said. a new shoe with Reebok — “I want to get better,” to you,” McCareins said. the huddle, it only makes how people want to defend Young has 10 touchdowns the VY Electrify — complete Young said. Left tackle Michael Roos for a better chance of hav- him and where the prob- rushing in his first two sea- with his own commercial. He His teammates have tak- said Young seems more con- ing success. There’s never lems lie so we address them sons, leading all NFL quar- also had to deal with photos en notice. fident at the line of scrim- been a doubt in our locker to make it easier on him,” terbacks in that time. But he that showed up on the Inter- Receiver Justin McCa- mage, making checks and room or in our huddle that Fisher said. ran for fewer yards on more net last spring that showed reins, signed last offseason changing calls and in charge Vince is the guy that can get Young is working to bet- carries in 2007 than as a rook- him shirtless and appar- to give Young a new target, of the offense. the job done. He’s shown it ter recognize different blitzes ie, hampered by a strained ently drinking from a liquor called the quarterback smart Veteran center Kevin over and over again, and this and throw the ball downfield quadriceps suffered Oct. 14 bottle. and confident with a strong Mawae sees a quarterback is just going to add to him,” more. in an injury that lingered. That didn’t stop him from arm. ready to retaliate with his Mawae said. STAR -THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2008 - Page 11 FORD MUSTANG FORD RANGER

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� If you have a question or a comment, write: NASCAR This Week, c/o The Gaston Gazette, P.O. Box 1538, Gastonia, NC 28053 All times Eastern Sprint Cup Sprint Cup Nationwide Craftsman Truck Pennsylvania 500, � Race: Pennsylvania 500 he survived. It was a race plen- � Race: NAPA Auto Parts � Race: Toyota Tundra 200 POCONO DATA 2 p.m., Sunday � Where: Pocono Raceway, tiful in pit stops and caution 200 Presented by Dodge � Where: Nashville Super- Long Pond, Pa. (2.5 mi.), 200 flags and scarce in excitement. � Where: Circuit Gilles Vil- speedway, Lebanon, Tenn., June 8 Aug. 3 laps/500 miles. The end of the race earned a leneuve, Montreal, Quebec (1.333 mi.), 150 Nationwide Series FINISH START � When: Sunday chorus of booing, and it had lit- T (2.710 mi.), 74 laps/200.9 laps/199.95 miles. PIT ROAD U 1 R � N NAPA Auto Parts 200, Last year’s winner: Kurt tle to do with who won. Sixteen miles. � When: Saturday, Aug. 9. N 3 R

U 3:30 p.m., Saturday Busch, Dodge. drivers led, and the lead � When: Saturday � Last year’s winner: Travis T � Qualifying record: Kasey changed hands 26 times, but � Last year’s winner: Kevin Kvapil, Ford. Truck Series Kahne, Dodge, 172.533 mph, you couldn’t have proved it by Harvick, Chevrolet. � Qualifying record: Erik Toyota Tundra 200, June 11, 2004. those who watched. Many of � Qualifying record: Patrick Darnell, Ford, 162.116 7:30 p.m., Aug. 9 � Race record: Rusty Wallace, the passes were under caution Carpentier, Dodge, 95.531 mph, Aug. 12, 2006. Ford, 144.892 mph, July 21, and on pit road. Johnson start- mph, Aug. 4, 2007. � Race record: Scott Riggs, 1996. ed on the pole, and his qualify- � Race record: Kevin Har- Dodge, 132.466 mph, Aug. � Last week: Jimmie Johnson ing position was one of the ma- vick, Chevrolet, 64.671 10, 2001. wasn’t exactly apologetic, but jor reasons he ended up in the mph, Aug. 4, 2007. � Last week: Toyota driver T he was sheepish after winning same position he started. Dur- � Last week: Kyle Busch, in Johnny Benson won for the Distance: 2.5 mile oval U R N 2 his second Allstate 400 in ing the sixth and final “compe- a Toyota, won for the sixth third time in the past four � Jimmie Johnson, gunning for a Length of frontstretch:. ....3,740 ft. third consecutive championship, three years. It isn’t Johnson’s tition caution,” Johnson used time this season, winning at races, at O’Reilly Raceway place to apologize for winning his advantageous pit stall to Length of backstretch:. ....3,055 ft. is in better position than he was O’Reilly Raceway Park in Park in Clermont, Ind. 14º any race, even one that even get out of the pits a bit faster Clermont, Ind. Length of shortstretch:. ...1,780 ft. a year ago. In 2007, the eventu- Banking in Turn 2, 8º; he referred to as “long and bor- than Carl Edwards. That was it. turn 1 Miles/Laps: .....500 mi. = 200 laps turn 3, 6º al champion left Indianapolis ing.” Johnson won, but a more He finished first and Edwards ninth in the standings. Now he’s appropriate reference was that second. fourth.

� The tire problems at Indianapo- lis were inexcusable, as was evi- dent among fans. Those who V didn’t leave early, booed the JAMIE MCMURRAY SPRINT CUP NO. 26 CROWN ROYAL FORD E race’s outcome, and Johnson’s victory had nothing to do with R the boos. S To their credit, Ryan Newman � U and Brian Vickers stood up for the disappointed fans. Newman Newman S R. Wallace said the sorry spectacle was Ryan Newman vs. “disrespectful to the fans,” and Vickers said he was “embar- Rusty Wallace rassed” and that the race had These two didn’t speak when they were teammates, and after been “ridiculous.” Newman announced he would be � Kyle Busch’s crew chief, Steve leaving Penske Racing at year’s end, Addington, called it “a sorry ex- Wallace took it upon himself to say cuse for a race.” that Newman had been fired. New- man returned the fire, saying Wallace � Even the second-place finisher, was wrong and suggesting that he Carl Edwards, called the race “a wasn’t sure which of Wallace’s multi- debacle.” ple personalities he had been using. The last time a race was so NASCAR This Week’s Monte � Dutton gives his take: “In terms of laughable, it took place on Sat- rivalry that spans the years, this one urday morning, when Penelope may end up rivaling Bobby Allison vs. Pitstop outdueled Dick Dastard- Darrell Waltrip, and Wallace isn’t ly in The Wacky Races. even a driver anymore.”

� Goodyear’s problems evoked memories of the 2005 United States Grand Prix at Indianapo- lis, when all but six teams Don’t let NASCAR, pulled out of the race. In that Goodyear off the hook event, though, Michelin provided Dear NASCAR This Week, free tickets for disgruntled fans … Please hold Goodyear and to the following year’s race. NASCAR’s feet to fire on this one John Clark/NASCAR This Week (not that I expect either of them to � Thankfully, since the tires brought in for precautionary pur- Jamie McMurray came away from the Brickyard Sunday with a sixth-place finish. The Roush Fenway Racing driver is still taken aback by admit anything is wrong). poses weren’t used, there will This race was biggest piece of the tire difficulties between NASCAR and Goodyear at the race. McMurray says he feels bad for the fans, but he was happy to be there. (junk) I have seen in nearly 30 years be plenty of Goodyear rubber for of following the sport. At least we Pocono. But is that a good weren’t treated to the fiction of “de- thing? bris” cautions, but come on — every 10 laps? � Asked if fans could be assured this disaster wouldn’t happen I had hoped that near the end again, Goodyear’s Greg Stucker they might put it in the driver and crew chief’s hands. Alas, that was replied with two words, “Can’t not to be. help.” Asked about the lack of … If somebody at Goodyear or full-scale testing, he said, “We NASCAR wanted to show real respon- had full-scale testing as far as Out Of The Chaos sibility, they should do what Big Bill we’re concerned.” (France) did at Talladega in 1969 and Michelin did after the F1 mess Amid tire disaster, Jamie McMurray has best showing of the season at Indy in 2005: offer the fans a re- � The only thing that could've made the post-race remarks of By Monte Dutton used if the Indy supply was insuffi- caution. Just about every time the fund and/or a free ticket to next NASCAR's Robin Pemberton and cient. Insufficient it was, but the tires, caution would come out, the lap be- year’s race. NASCAR This Week It is probably time for a new sup- Stucker more ab-surd would've which weren’t the same compound, fore I’d be, like, ‘I’m done. Here it is.’ plier in NASCAR … been the presence of a huge INDIANAPOLIS — Jamie McMur- didn’t have to be used. That’s an odd way to race.” Bobby Padgett "Mission Accomplished" banner. ray’s sixth-place finish in the Allstate The longest green-flag segment of Somehow, the 32-year-old McMur- Gastonia, N.C. 400 at the Brickyard was his best the entire race was 13 laps in dura- ray managed to make it to the end and since a victory at Daytona in July tion, and 52 of the 160 laps were run at salvage a solid finish. Not so fortunate Your remarks speak for them- selves. We’d like to do what NASCAR 2007. a reduced, yellow-flag speed. was Roush Fenway teammate Matt and Goodyear didn’t: apologize. Circumstances left McMurray with “It’s just frustrating,” said McMur- Kenseth, whose right-rear tire explod- Who’s hot — Jimmie John- � little to cheer about, however. ray, the Joplin, Mo., native. “They said ed on the 47th lap. son has finished second and the track was getting better in ‘happy “I feel bad for the fans,” said first in the past two races. NASCAR’s 15th visit to Indianapolis Kenseth. “We’re running three-quar- Toyota All-Star Showdown ...Carl Edwards has finished Motor Speedway was a disaster. Tires hour’ (the final practice session), but move to help exposure second in two of the past failed on a grand scale. NASCAR had we didn’t see that and it never really ters speed because we’re worried of three. did take rubber. I got really mad in the tires blowing out, and they got NASCAR has moved its short-track to resort to so-called competition cau- showcase, the Toyota All-Star Show- tions — the appropriate term would’ve the middle (of the race) because they blown out every eight laps.” down to an early, as opposed to a Who’s not — Kevin Harvick � been “lack of competition” — every 10 were letting us run until the tires At the end, McMurray was happy to post-season, date. The event will be lost four positions in the laps or so to reduce the incidences of were blowing up and I’m, like, ‘You be there. hosted by Toyota Speedway at Irwin- points and fell out of the top dale (Calif.) on Jan. 23-24, 2009. The 12. ...Another crash relegated exploding tires. can’t put us in that situation.’ “I’m just shocked that they did a Drivers had warned of the potential “You’ve got to throw the caution be- tire test and this is what they ended race includes protected starting spots Michael Waltrip to last place for the champions of each of the and 32nd in the points, 1,407 for disaster during practice sessions fore we blow a tire because, if some- up with,” said McMurray. NASCAR Developmental Series. The behind Kyle Busch. the day before the race. Goodyear one gets hurt, we could have prevent- move “allows for increased prepara- trucked in rubber earmarked for this ed that. Thankfully, they let us run Read more from Monte Dutton at tion and provides greater exposure for week’s race at Pocono Raceway to be about 12 laps and they’d throw the www.gastongazette.com. the teams and drivers,” according to a NASCAR release. Joey Logano won the 2007 race at Irwindale. THE POINTS RACE Stewart carries ‘The Pride of Indiana’ to the Brickyard SPRINT CUP 1. Kyle Busch 3,004 NASCAR’s three national tour- Indianapolis 500 four times, upcoming race at Pocono. Reg- 2. Dale Earnhardt Jr. - 253 By Monte Dutton 3. Jeff Burton - 271 NASCAR This Week ing series. So far, Busch has Casey Mears made his 200th ular driver Patrick Carpenter, 4. Jimmie Johnson - 315 looks forward to going to. Defi- won 15 times: seven times in career start in NASCAR’s pre- who is Canadian, is concentrat- 5. Carl Edwards - 320 INDIANAPOLIS — This was nitely, having that attitude go- Sprint Cup, six in Nationwide mier series. ing on the Nationwide Series 6. Jeff Gordon - 460 a typical Indianapolis Motor ing into the weekend is a big, and twice in Craftsman Truck. “It’s perfect,” said Mears. scheduled for Montreal on 7. Greg Biffle - 544 Speedway week for Tony big plus, so it helps Tony here. The alleged record had been “This place is so important to Aug. 2. 8. Denny Hamlin - 551 Stewart. “I think it benefits him quite a shared with Kevin Harvick, my family and to me, personal- 9. Kasey Kahne - 563 No one wanted to win the All- bit. He does have that edge, and who won 14 times in 2001. ly. Every time I walk into the � 10. Tony Stewart - 605 state 400 at the Brickyard having the pride of Indiana on his First of all, there have only track, I think about my dad 11. Matt Kenseth - 638 been three national touring se- (Roger) racing in the Indy 500. Ho-hum— As reported and 12. Clint Bowyer - 642 more. That’s fairly indis- side and his past history here.” putable. So much does Stewart ries since 1995. Secondly, no Then I think about my Uncle predicted, Stewart announced want to win here that it drives � one else has ever attempted (or Rick winning the Indy 500. All that his Chevy would carry No. NATIONWIDE SERIES 1. Clint Bowyer 3,216 him a bit nuts. This is where he even wanted) to compete at of our memories here are good 14 and the colors of Office De- 2. Brad Keselowski - 173 shoved a photographer. It was Indy, as usual – Jeff Gordon least semiregularly in the ones.” pot and Old Spice next year. 3. Carl Edwards - 180 also where he’d won two of the is the only man ever to win four three series. And, thirdly, Mears finished 26th. Stewart’s choice of number 4. David Reutimann - 290 previous three races, and when NASCAR races at the Brick- there’s the little matter of the was least surprising of all. The 5. David Ragan - 331 he won for the first time, in yard. Stewart and Jimmie John- 27 races won by Richard Petty � 37-year-old, two-time Sprint 6. Mike Bliss - 378 2005, it was, for Stewart, some- son have split the past four. in Grand National (now Sprint Cup champion was carrying 7. Kyle Busch - 388 what akin to being cured of the No one has ever won the Cup) alone back in 1967. The golden winners — The the number made famous by 8. Mike Wallace - 598 Petty won 27 races in 48 six drivers who won the (now) the great A.J. Foyt, whom he 9. David Stremme - 629 seven-year itch, though it was, Brickyard’s NASCAR race in tries. That’s much more com- Allstate 400 en route to the Cup counts as both friend and idol. 10. Jason Keller - 682 in fact, a six-year itch. consecutive years. Johnson Whatever. won the pole, which meant he parable to the number of races championships are Jeff Gordon “In addition to being quick, in which Busch will compete in 1998, Dale Jarrett in ’99, he’s always told it how it is,” CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES Stewart’s friend, Dale Earn- became the second pole winner 1. Johnny Benson 2,071 hardt Jr., conceded that the to go on to win the actual race. this year. Bobby Labonte in 2000, Jeff said Foyt of Stewart. “I don’t 2. Ron Hornaday - 15 two-time Sprint Cup champion Kevin Harvick did it in 2003. His record is impressive, but Gordon in ’01, Tony Stewart in think there’s anyone better to 3. Matt Crafton - 31 is almost always the man to a bit less so simply because he’s ’05 and Jimmie Johnson in ’06. carry the No. 14.” 4. Rick Crawford - 155 beat here. � setting records no one else has Stewart, in turn, said Foyt 5. Mike Skinner - 157 “Home-field advantage, and been interested in attempting. � “will always be No. 1 on my 6. Todd Bodine - 204 being from here and carrying What a crock — Perhaps the hero list.” 7. Erik Darnell - 225 � Concentrating on Montreal The second Stewart Haas car 8. Terry Cook - 246 that confidence in on the week- year’s most absurd statistical 9. Jack Sprague - 284 end can help you,” said Earn- issue is the alleged “record” — Gillett Evernham Motor- will carry No. 4, though no 10. David Starr - 322 hardt. “Every driver has a being sought by Kyle Busch for Appropriate — At the track sports named Terry Labonte as driver has yet been deter- track that he really enjoys and victories in one year over where his uncle, Rick, won the its Sprint Cup driver for the mined. Page 12 - STAR -THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2008 On The Lighter Side Peanuts Snuffy Smith Blondie Hi and Lois Garfield Zits Dilbert Sally Forth

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For Thursday to work for each and every desire — the same as everyone July 31, 2008 else. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) If AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. you waffle or buckle under at 19) Be careful that an inter- the first sign of trouble, you loper doesn’t try to use you to won’t be able to use the neces- support a position that would sary assertiveness required to oppose a family member. Your avert a problem or take advan- loved one would be deeply tage of an opportunity at hand. wounded in the process. Stay strong. PISCES (Feb. 20-March

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) 20) Usually you’re a responsi- Mickey Mouse If you offer to help another, ble person willing to do much don’t do so with a lot of strings for others, but you might try to attached. It will only make the get someone to do a dirty job recipient feel hostile toward that you feel is beneath you. It’s you, and you could even end up not like you to be a user, so losing a friend. don’t start now. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) ARIES (March 21-April Playing politics is always a 19) No matter how juicy the dangerous game, especially gossip, forgo temptations to when it involves a social or spread it further, especially if it work-related situation. You’ll involves a close friend. The get a lot further handling sooner it is shut down, the less things aboveboard; don’t be damage it will do. manipulative. TAURUS (April 20-May SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 20) If you find yourself having Crossword Fun 22) Wishful thinking may help suspicions about another, keep Donald Duck you establish goals, but it won’t it under wraps until you have By: Eugene Sheffer gain anything until it is accom- the real facts at hand. You could panied by a realistic plan of read more into someone’s action and assertiveness. Only intentions than actually exist. then can your dreams come GEMINI (May 21-June 20) true. Chances are you’ll be a harsher SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23- critic of yourself than others Dec. 21) Take care that some will be, which will stop you hot information you possess is from seeing all the good points used constructively, not you have to offer. Don’t be destructively. If you decide to your own worst enemy. use it as a weapon, you could CANCER (June 21-July start an un-winnable war. 22) Financial matters should

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- not be treated indifferently, Henry Jan. 19) Believing that the whether they are good or bad. world owes you a free ride Acknowledge the facts and you won’t furnish the transportation will be able to take advantage you need to the reach your of the good and make any dreams. You’re going to have necessary corrections. WHAT’S ON TONIGHT STAR - THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2008 - Page 13 Community Calendar THURSDAY, JULY 31 • The Buladeen Citizens Club will have its regular sched- uled meeting at 7 p.m. All members are urged to attend. For more information, call 474-3598. • The Carter County Civil Service Board will be testing at Fed takes steps to break through credit clogs 7 p.m. in the Criminal Court Courtroom of the Carter County WASHINGTON (AP) — Focused on getting the na- as those announced Wednesday — to help ease finan- Justice Center. A completed Carter County Sheriff’s Depart- tion’s credit gears smoothly working again, the Federal cial problems. The Fed is expected to leave its key rate ment application is required in order to take the test. Persons Reserve is letting Wall Street firms draw emergency steady when it meets next week. taking the test are asked to bring a photo identification with loans into next year and giving financial companies “Ramping up the liquidity facilities, while at the same them. more options to help them overcome credit problems. time keeping benchmark borrowing rates steady, looks • David O’Roark and the Southern Countrymen Band will The Fed’s announcement on Wednesday marks its like the best strategy for dealing with the twin threats perform on State Street in Bristol from 7-9 p.m. For more in- latest effort to get credit — the economy’s oxygen — (financial stresses and inflation fears) at this particular formation, call 913-3205. flowing more freely. A global credit crisis that erupted juncture,” said Brian Bethune, economist at Global In- • The Roan Mountain 12-Step Group of Alcoholics Anony- last August has hobbled the U.S. economy, already reel- sight. mous will meet at 7 p.m. at Magill Presbyterian Church, 296 ing from a housing meltdown. Investment houses were given similar, emergency Highway 143, Roan Mountain. As financial companies have racked up multibillion loan privileges as commercial banks after a run on Bear FRIDAY, AUG. 1 dollar losses on soured mortgage investments and cred- Stearns pushed the nation’s fifth-largest investment • The Elizabethton Band Boosters Club will hold a public it problems spread to other areas, firms have hoarded bank to the brink of bankruptcy. The situation raised meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the EHS Band Room. This meeting cash and clamped down on lending. That has crimped fears that other Wall Street firms might be in jeopardy. provides a chance to meet the officers, sign up for events and spending by people and businesses, which in turn has In the swap program, which began on March 27, in- receive this year’s schedules as well as other important infor- weighed on the national economy — a vicious cycle the vestment firms bidding on the Treasury securities can mation. Refreshments will be served. The high school band Fed wants desperately to break. put up as collateral more risky investments. These in- will perform selections from this year’s show at 8 p.m. Ev- To that end, the Fed announced that investment hous- clude certain mortgage-backed securities and bonds se- eryone is welcome. For more information, call Pam Egeler at es can now tap the central bank for a quick source of cured by federally guaranteed student loans. 547-9531. cash through Jan 30. Originally the program, started on The program is intended to make investment compa- • Hampton Lodge #750 F.&A.M., 509 First Ave., will meet March 17, was supposed to last until mid-September. nies more inclined to lend to each other. A second goal is in stated communication, at 7 p.m., in their Lodge Hall. Those Another program, where investment firms can tem- providing relief to the distressed market for mortgage- members who have not paid their 2008 membership dues porarily swap more risky investments for super-safe linked securities and for student loans. may do so at this meeting. Visiting brethren are invited to at- Treasury securities also will continue through Jan. 30, The Fed also said it will let Wall Street firms place tend. the Fed said. And, it also will let commercial banks, in a bids on an option to borrow the Treasury securities. Up • David O’Roark and the Southern Countrymen Band will separate program, bid on cash loans that last longer — to $50 billion would be made available for this. The Fed perform at the Outdoorsman’s Building, 4535 Highway 11W, for 84 days, besides the 28-day loans now available. didn’t say when the first auction of this type would be Kingsport, from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and The Fed said it was taking these steps “in light of con- conducted. The notion here is to give firms — unsure $1 for children. For more information, call 913-3205. tinued fragile circumstances in financial markets.” whether they might need the Treasury securities — an • The Green Pastures Group of Alcoholics Anonymous Earlier this week, Merrill Lynch & Co. announced insurance policy of sorts. will meet at 8 p.m. in the Conference Room at Crossroads, plans to write down another $5.7 billion tied to bad Starting on Aug. 11, the Fed will give banks the option 413 East Elk Ave., Elizabethton. mortgage debt, raising fears that other banks and finan- of bidding on 84-day cash loans from the Fed, besides SATURDAY, AUG. 2 cial firms will follow. the 28-day loans now available. Specifically, the Fed • The Firecatz Band from Asheville, N.C., will perform for Merrill Lynch said it would sell repackaged mortgage- will conduct biweekly auctions. They will alternate be- a dance at the Elizabethton VFW Post #2166. There will be a backed securities for just $7 billion — only a few weeks tween making available $75 billion in 28-day loans and $7 cover charge. after they had been valued at $31 billion. The decision $25 billion in 84-day loans. The steps expand a program • The descendants of Emmert “Doc” and Wilda Deloach gave the securities a current value of about 22 cents started in December aimed at helping banks overcome will hold their annual reunion at the home of Ray and Brenda on the dollar and set a new, low benchmark that other their credit problems so that they can keep lending to Loveless. For more information, call Albert Deloach at 725- Wall Street banks — including Citigroup Inc., Lehman customers. 3754 or Gaye Loveless at 542-8129. Brothers Holdings Inc., Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan The European Central Bank and the Swiss National • The Watauga Chapter of the Sons of the American Revo- Chase & Co. — might have to meet when valuing their Bank have informed the Fed that they also will make lution will hold a meeting at Sycamore Shoals State Historic own investments. available to their banks similar 84-day cash loans. To Park at 2 p.m. The guest speakers will tell the “Story of the “This is no time to pull the liquidity rug out from un- help on this front, the Fed also boosted its credit line Overmountain Men and their Victorious March to King’s der financial companies,” said Ken Mayland, president with the ECB to $55 billion from $50 billion. Mountain.” All persons wishing to have information on the of ClearView Economics. On the other side of the Atlantic, the ECB and the SAR and those who would like to hear the story are invited to Although Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke has said the Swiss National Bank announced Wednesday they will attend. The meeting and story presentation will be in held in central bank’s efforts thus far have helped ease some make billions of U.S. dollars available to banks still Historic Fort Watauga on the grounds of the park. stresses, he also has said markets remain fragile and starving for the currency. The ECB — the central bank • Elizabethton Farmer’s Market is open from 9 a.m. until that it will take time to return them to good health. for the 15 countries that use the euro — said it will make noon in the parking lot at Farm Bureau Insurance, located at Now that inflation worries have forced the Fed to 84-day loans available starting on Aug. 8. The Swiss the corner of Elk and Lynn Avenues. Shoppers can find a va- halt a nearly yearlong campaign of bracing rate cuts, National Bank said it would start making 84-day loans riety of home-grown fruits and vegetables as well as canned the central bank will be looking for other ways — such available on Aug. 12. good, bread, jellies, sweets and handmade crafts. Anyone wanting to bring locally produced items to sell is welcome. The Farmer’s Market is held each Saturday. SUNDAY, AUG. 3 Housing bottom delayed by supply, pessimism • The Ritchie Family Reunion will be held at Unaka Baptist NEW YORK (AP) — people keep thinking, if too late. Church Fellowship Hall beginning at 1 p.m. All family mem- More than 800,000 vacant they keep looking they’ll “This isn’t going to put bers are urged to attend and bring a covered dish to share. homes for sale stand be-*QOGRTKEGUFTQRfind something better, *QOGRTKEGUFTQR theChart bottom data for reference in the housonly - For more information, call JoAnn Ritchie at 474-2043. tween the housing reces-U.S.something home prices fell cheaper.” 15.8 percent in U.S. home prices fell 15.8 percent in ing2007 marketM by 200.12 any means. • The Hendrix Family Reunion will be held at the Central May from the previous year, accord- May from the previous year, accord- sion and the bottom. And Tuesday’s home price It’s not aJ big enough 199.44 pack- Church of Christ’s fellowship building located just off Small- ing to Standard & Poor’s/Case ing to Standard & Poor’s/Case that glut is driving down figures follow a litany of age to dealJ with 198.71 continued ing Road in Carter County. Bring a covered dish to share Shiller home price index. Shiller home price index. home prices, slowing sales pessimistic housing re- foreclosuresA and 197.36 the fact and join relatives for a family meal at 1 p.m. Drinks and Composite 20 Index Composite 20 Index and turning consumer psy-200 ports and financial results 200 that housingS 195.68 prices have eating utensils will be provided. Call 928-9492 or 926-8516 Jan. 2000=100 Jan. 2000=100 chology against the market. from builders and lend- not yet bottomed,”O 192.98 said Joe for more information. New figures out Tues-190 ers. The pace of existing 190 LaVorgna,N chief 188.99 U.S. econ- • The Hatley and Davenport Family Reunion will be May May D 185.04 day showed home prices home sales is the168.54 slowest 168.54 omist at Deutsche Bank. held at Elk River Baptist Church beginning at 1 p.m. 180 180 fell by a record 15.8 per- in a decade, and roughly And while lower prices Please bring a covered dish and drink to share. Friends J 180.75 cent in May from a year one out of every five sold help2008 working class fami- are welcome. For more information, call Dean Garland at 170 170 F 176.00 ago, with none of the 20 is a foreclosure. Consumer lies who couldn’t afford a 768-3106; Liddie Lewis at 928-7598; or Smith Davenport M 172.20 cities surveyed registering160 confidence data released 160 home during the real estate at 725-2606. A 170.00 a price gain. The Standard Tuesday, while breaking boom, in many cases the • The Green Pastures Group of Alcoholics Anonymous M 168.54 & Poor’s/Case-Shiller150 a six-month fall, also re- 150 price declines have been will meet at 8 p.m. in the Conference Room at Crossroads, MAMFJDNOSAJJM MAMFJDNOSAJJM Home Price Index is now 2007mains near 16-year2008 lows. 2007 2008 eclipsed by increases in in- 413 East Elk Ave., Elizabethton. down more than 18 perSO- URCE: YetStandard the & Poor’s crux of AP the SOURCE: Standard & Poor’s AP terest rates and gas prices. MONDAY, AUG. 4 cent from its peak in July housing problem — why Consumer psychology • The Elizabethton Shrine Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. overbuilding and an ab- 2006. the bottom is still many HOME PRICES 072908: Chart shows is also playing a significant at Dashiell Lodge. S&P/Case-Shillernormally Composite high number20 Home Price of Index In fact, nine cities post- months away, and maybe role, said Dan Ariely, a be- • Dashiell Lodge No. 238 F.&A.M. will meet at 7:30 p.m. since Mayforeclosures, 2007; 1c x 3 1/8 could inches; widen46.5 mm x 79 ed record declines, includ Editor’s- Note:more It is mandatory than a to yearinclude all — is the further through next year. havioral Economics pro- Members and visiting brethren are welcome and encour- sources that accompany this graphic when mm; with BC-Home Prices; WJC; ETA 11 a.m. ing Miami near where percentage of vacant U.S. fessor at Duke University’s aged to attend. repurposing or editing it for publication Nearly 2.8 million U.S. Sharon McKenney, 55, and homes for sale sits just be- Fuqua School of Business • A planning meeting for the Old Butler Days Festival households will either face her husband are trying to low a record high. and author of “Predictably will be held at the Butler Volunteer Fire Department on foreclosure, turn over their sell their four-bedroom, “The key thing is the Irrational.” Piercetown Road. Potluck supper starts at 6:30 p.m. and homes to their lenders or waterfront home. number of unsold homes The boom and bust of the meeting follows. Any individuals or organizations are sell their houses for less They were asking out there,” said Patrick home prices, driven in encouraged to attend and become involved with plan- than the mortgage’s value $550,000 for their home Newport, a U.S. economist part by scandalous lending ning the festival, which will be held Aug. 8-9. For more by the end of next year, ac- in Palmetto Bay, a bar- at Global Insight. “That practices, have led to an information, call 768-2913, 768-3159 or 768-2252. cording to Moody’s Econo- gain, McKenney thought, number has to come down erosion of consumer con- • Take Off Pounds Sensibly, or TOPS, will meet at First my.com. compared to neighboring significantly before things fidence and loss of trust in Baptist Church, 212 East F St., Elizabethton, on Mondays That number even takes properties listed around can get better.” And that market forces, Ariely said, with weighing in from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Meeting begins at into account the estimat- $625,000. But there have won’t be until 2010, he pre- adding it might take “sub- 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 542-6540 or 542-4476. ed 400,000 homeowners been no offers, so they cut dicts. stantial regulation” to re- TUESDAY, AUG. 5 who could benefit from the price to $545,000. About 2.1 million homes store their faith. • The Elizabethton Area Chapter No. 1434 AARP will the housing bill President “I’m frustrated, howev- were vacant and on the “People are depressed have an observance of the 50th anniversary of the AARP. Bush is expected to signed er I still feel like it’s priced sales block at the end of because they lost an un- Members are urged to be present at First United Method- this week, and goes into ef- very well, and I don’t see the second quarter. In nor- derstanding of the order ist Church Fellowship Hall, E Street, Elizabethton, at the fect Oct. 1. myself lowering it,” McK- mal times, there would be of their world,” he said. 12:30 p.m. meeting time. While regarded as the enney said. “The thing only 1.3 million homes for “Everything the market • American Legion Watauga Post No. 49 and the Ladies most significant hous- of it is, there’s so many sale. told them turned out to be Auxiliary will meet at the Post Home on Watauga Avenue ing legislation in decades, (homes) on the market, That gulf, swollen by wrong.” at 6 p.m. All members are urged to attend. many think it’s too little • Hampton Lodge #750 F.&A.M., 509 First Ave., Hamp- ton, will meet in called communication, at 5 p.m., in order to confer two M.M. Degrees. Courtesy work for Watauga Nissan offering buyouts to Tennessee employees Lodge #622 F.&A.M. will be performed for one of the can- didates. Visiting brethren are invited to attend. NASHVILLE (AP) — Nissan North America Inc. said Of the more generous package being offered this year, • The Carter County Amateur Radio Association (CCA- Wednesday it will offer buyouts to about 6,000 employees Standish said, “More incentive speaks for itself. We need RA) will hold its monthly business and information shar- at the company’s two Tennessee plants and eliminate a to get our size of employment right vis-a-vis the market.” ing meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Elizabethton Municipal night shift at one plant because rising fuel prices and the Employees who accept the buyout before the Sept. 12 Airport meeting room. Following the meeting an orga- economic downturn have slowed sales of trucks and sport deadline can chose whether they would like to participate nizational session will be held to create a Carter County utility vehicles. in 2008, 2009 or 2010, according to a news release from the ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) disaster com- The technicians and salaried employees at the assem- company. Employees will also have the opportunity to munications team. Amateur operators interested in join- bly plant in Smyrna and powertrain plant in Decherd will sign up again in 2009 and in 2010 but the benefit levels will ing the ARES Team are encouraged to attend. For more be offered a lump sum of $100,000 or $125,000 depending not be as generous. information, visit the CCARA Web site at www.kf4zqa. on tenure, as well as medical and car purchase benefits, Standish said the company has no immediate plans to com, or call Jerry Lake, CCARA President, at 752-2662 or the company said. increase car production in Smyrna, about 20 miles south- Mike Otis, Vice President, at 474-3946. Nissan spokesman Fred Standish said that even though east of Nashville, but he added, “Our plants are very, very • The Watauga Association of Genealogists will meet the company is ending night shift truck production effec- flexible. If everybody wants an Altima tomorrow we can at 6:30 p.m. at the Johnson City Public Library, 100 W. tive Aug. 11, it does not plan any layoffs. certainly crank it up.” Millard St., Johnson City. The program speaker will be “We’ve never laid off anybody in Smyrna and we don’t Nissan employs about 5,500 hourly and salaried em- Dorian Jones, owner of the Clinchfield Railroad Station. intend to do it now,” he said. ployees at its Smyrna plant, which builds the Altima coupe, He has restored a number of historic buildings across the Standish said employees on the shift that is being elim- sedan and hybrid, the Frontier pickup, Xterra sport util- country, including several in Johnson City. Jones will dis- inated are expected to either take buyouts or move into ity vehicle, Pathfinder SUV and Maxima sedan. Between cuss the history and the renovation process of the historic jobs made vacant from other workers taking the buyouts. 4,500 and 5,000 workers there are eligible for the buyouts, train station and its general relationship in the founding “There’s going to be a lot of movement and realign- Standish said. and economic development of the original Johnson City. ment,” he said. About 1,000 of the 1,100 hourly and salaried employees Anyone interested in genealogy is welcome to attend. For Standish said the company hopes to reduce the number who work at the powertrain assembly plant in Decherd, more information, call Glenn Stroup at 753-7896. of employees by about 1,200 from the two plants. about 60 miles northwest of Chattanooga, are eligible. • The Green Pastures Group of Alcoholics Anonymous About 775 employees at the two plants took a buyout of- The announcement comes a week after Nissan dedi- will meet at 8 p.m. in the Conference Room at Crossroads, 413 fered last year. That package included a $45,000 lump sum cated its new North America headquarters in Middle Ten- East Elk Ave., Elizabethton. payment and $500 for every year of service. nessee. Page 14 - STAR - THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2008 FOR INFORMATION ON STOCKS, BONDS, MUTUAL FUNDS, CDs, AND IRAs CALL US. David Wortman TOCK 337 E. Elk Ave. 543-7848 REPORT 401 Hudson Drive Dustin Jackson 543-1181 504 East “E” Street EdwardJones 543-8811 www.edwardjones.com David Wortman AAMS Dustin Jackson Curt Alexander CFP® Financial Advisor Financial Advisor Member New York Stock Exchange, Inc and Securities Investor Protection Corporation Financial Advisor THE MARKET IN REVIEW STOCK EXCHANGE HIGHLIGHTS STOCKS OF LOCAL INTEREST DAILY DOW JONES YTD YTD NYSE AMEX NASDAQ Name Ex Div Yld PE Last Chg %Chg Name Ex Div Yld PE Last Chg %Chg 8,565.31 +146.11 2,186.51 +42.48 2,329.72 +10.10 AMR NY ...... 8.80 -.68 -37.3 Interpublic NY ...... 32 8.51 +.56 +4.9 uu uu uu AT&T Inc NY 1.60 5.2 14 30.91 +.21 -25.6 JPMorgCh NY 1.52 3.7 14 41.57 +.82 -3.9 Altria s NY 1.16 5.3 14 21.70 +.33 -6.9 JohnJn NY 1.84 2.7 16 68.08 -.40 +2.1 AmIntlGp NY .88 3.3 ... 26.76 +.91 -54.1 Kellogg NY 1.36 2.5 20 54.15 +.70 +3.3 GAINERS ($2 OR MORE) GAINERS ($2 OR MORE) GAINERS ($2 OR MORE) Amgen Nasd ...... 22 62.30 +.02 +34.2 Kennemtl s NY .48 1.6 14 29.87 +.80 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+.31 -65.2 Fidelity Contra LG 74,126 64.55 -2.9 -2.1/A +12.7/A NL 2,500 iShEMkt s nyaAmex1.17 2.7 ... 43.73 -.46 -12.7 WellsFargo NY 1.36 4.4 14 31.20 +.74 +3.3 IARY IARY IARY iShR2K nya Amex.83 1.2 ... 71.61 +.43 -5.7 Wendys NY .50 2.2 26 23.06 -.69 -10.8 Fidelity Magellan LG 37,618 77.93 -2.7 -7.3/C +6.8/C NL 2,500 D D D Oppenheimer DiscoverA m SG 562 54.54 +0.9 +5.6/A +8.3/C 5.75 1,000 Advanced 2,120 Advanced 1,015 Advanced 1,582 Intel Nasd.56 2.5 18 22.23 ... -16.6 Wyeth NY 1.12 2.8 12 39.74 -5.37 -10.1 Declined 1,053 Declined 462 Declined 1,238 IBM NY 2.00 1.6 16 128.86 +1.20 +19.2 Yahoo Nasd ...... 28 20.03 -.12 -13.9 Putnam GrowIncA m LV 6,752 13.01 +0.3 -23.2/E +3.7/E 5.75 500 Unchanged 93 Unchanged 129 Unchanged 167 Putnam VoyagerA m LG 3,341 17.18 -0.2 -8.8/D +3.7/E 5.75 500 Vanguard Wndsr LV 10,171 12.92 -0.1 -22.5/E +6.0/D NL 3,000 Total issues 3,266 Total issues 1,606 Total issues 2,987 Stock Footnotes: g = Dividends and earnings in Canadian dollars. h = Does not meet 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PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES lowing described it is subject to confir- NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE ING TO PLAT OF RE- scinded at any time. CWABS, INC., Harris; thence with A DEBT. ANY INFOR- property situated in mation by the lender TRUSTEE'S SALE CORD IN PLAT BOOK The right is reserved to ASSET-BACKED CERTIFI- Harris North 64 de- MATION OBTAINED Carter, County, Ten- or Substitute Trustee. 4, PAGE 48, IN THE adjourn the day of the CATES, SERIES 2007-5 grees 30 minutes 12 WILL BE USED FOR THAT nessee, to wit: This sale may be re- WHEREAS, default has REGISTER'S OFFICE FOR sale to another day, CERTIFICATES, SERIES seconds East 173.10 PURPOSE. scinded at any time. occurred in the per- CARTER COUNTY, TEN- time, and place cer- 2007-5, the current feet to the point of SITUATED IN THE 12TH The right is reserved to formance of the NESSEE, TO WHICH tain without further owner and holder of beginning, containing Nationwide Trustee CIVIL DISTRICT OF adjourn the day of the covenants, terms and REFERENCE IS HERE publication, upon an- said Deed of Trust, .4546 acres, more or Services, Inc., Substi- CARTER COUNTY, TEN- sale to another day, conditions of a Deed HAD AND MADE. nouncement at the (the "Owner and less. tute Trustee NESSEE AND BEING time, and place cer- of Trust dated March time and place for the Holder"), appointed c/o ampengelly MORE PARTICULARLY tain without further 7, 2005, executed by BEING THE SAME sale set forth above. the undersigned, Na- Being the same prop- Nationwide Trustee DESCRIBED AS FOL- publication, upon an- David L. Powell and PROPERTY CONVEYED All right and equity of tionwide Trustee Serv- erty conveyed to Services, Inc. LOWS: nouncement at the Laura Powell, convey- TO HORACE Q. JONES redemption, statutory ices, Inc., as Substitute Teresa J. McConnell 1587 Northeast Ex- time and place for the ing certain real prop- AND WIFE, MARGARET or otherwise, home- Trustee by instrument aka Teresa J. McCon- pressway BEING ALL OF LOT 4 IN sale set forth above. erty therein described S. JONES, BY WAR- stead, and dower are filed for record in the nell Creek, by quit- Atlanta, Ga 30329 BLOCK A OF THE TIM- All right and equity of to Wesley D. Turner, as RANTY DEED FROM expressly waived in Register's Office of claim deed from Mi- (770) 234-9181 (ext. ) PUBLIC NOTICES BERLANE SUBDIVISION, redemption, statutory Trustee, as same ap- ROSS SMITH, DATED said Deed of Trust, Carter County, Ten- chael W. McConnell, MSP File No.: SECTION 1, ACCORD- or otherwise, home- pears of record in the JUNE 3, 1977 AND RE- and the title is be- nessee, with all the dated August 27, 2005 7/31, 8/7, 8/14 NOTICE OF ING TO PLAT OF RE- stead, and dower are Register's Office of CORDED JUNE 3, 1977 lieved to be good, but rights, powers and and recorded August IN THE CHANCERY SUBSTITUTE CORD IN PLAT BOOK 4, expressly waived in Carter County, Ten- IN BOOK 303, PAGE the undersigned will privileges of the origi- 29, 2005 in Book D497, TRUSTEE'S SALE COURT, PROBATE PAGE 48, IN THE REGIS- said Deed of Trust, nessee recorded on 550, IN THE REGISTER'S sell and convey only nal Trustee named in Page 87, in the Regis- DIVISION OF CARTER TER'S OFFICE FOR CAR- and the title is be- March 11, 2005 at OFFICE FOR CARTER as Substitute Trustee. said Deed of Trust; ter's Office for Carter COUNTY, AT WHEREAS, default has TER COUNTY, TENNES- lieved to be good, but Book/Instrument No. COUNTY, TENNESSEE. The Property is sold as and County, Tennessee. occurred in the per- ELIZABETHTON, SEE, TO WHICH REFER- the undersigned will T730, Page 463-481; is, where is, without TENNESSEE formance of the ENCE IS HERE HAD sell and convey only and BEING THE PROPERTY representations or NOW, THEREFORE, no- Being the property covenants, terms and AND MADE. as Substitute Trustee. WHEREAS, the benefi- CONVEYED TO DAVID warranties of any kind, tice is hereby given conveyed to D.L. Hop- NOTICE TO CREDITORS conditions of a Deed The Property is sold as cial interest of said L. POWELL AND WIFE, including fitness for a that the entire indebt- son and wife Tammy of Trust dated March per BEING THE SAME is, where is, without Deed of Trust was last LAURA POWELL BY particular us or pur- edness has been de- Hopson, by warranty §TCA 30-2-306 7, 2005, executed by PROPERTY CONVEYED representations or transferred and as- WARRANTY DEED pose. clared due and pay- deed from Teresa J David L. Powell and TO HORACE Q. JONES warranties of any kind, signed to Wells Fargo FROM MARGARET S. able as provided in McConnell aka Teresa Laura Powell, convey- PROBATE NO. P080080 AND WIFE, MARGARET including fitness for a Bank, N.A. as Trustee JONES, DATED MARCH THIS LAW FIRM IS AT- said Deed of Trust by J McConnell Creek ESTATE OF ing certain real prop- S. JONES, BY WAR- particular us or pur- on behalf of the Cer- 7, 2005 AND RE- TEMPTING TO COLLECT the Owner and and husband Ruben erty therein described J.N. MARKLAND RANTY DEED FROM pose. tificateholders Park CORDED MARCH 7TH, A DEBT. ANY INFOR- Holder, and that the Creek dated January DECEASED to Wesley D. Turner, as ROSS SMITH, DATED Place Securities, Inc. 2005 IN DEED BOOK MATION OBTAINED undersigned, Nation- 31, 2007 and recorded Trustee, as same ap- JUNE 3, 1977 AND RE- (TAX LIENS / DELETE IF Asset-Backed 492, PAGE 467 IN THE WILL BE USED FOR THAT wide Trustee Services, February______2007 Notice is hereby given pears of record in the CORDED JUNE 3, 1977 NONE/ SEPARATE Pass-through Certifi- CARTER COUNTY REG- PURPOSE. Inc., Substitute Trustee, in Deed Book 509 that on the 29th day Register's Office of IN BOOK 303, PAGE PARAGRAPH FOR cates Series ISTER OF DEEDS OF- or his duly appointed Page 630 in the Carter of July, 2008, Letters Carter County, Ten- 550, IN THE REGISTER'S EACH LIEN ) 2005-WCW1 who is FICE. Everett L. Hixson, Jr., attorneys or agents, County Register of of Administration, in nessee recorded on OFFICE FOR CARTER now the owner of said Substitute Trustee by virtue of the power Deeds Office respect to the Estate March 11, 2005 at COUNTY, TENNESSEE. In addition this sale debt; and PROPERTY ADDRESS: Adorno & Yoss, LLP and authority vested PROPERTY ADDRESS: of Book/Instrument No. shall be subject to the WHEREAS, the under- The street address of One Park Place-Suite in him, will on Thurs- 1980 Siam Road, Eliza- J.N. Markland T730, Page 463-481; BEING THE PROPERTY right of redemption by signed, Everett L. Hix- the property is be- 380 day, August 28, 2008 bethton, TN 37643 who died June 16, and CONVEYED TO DAVID the TENNESSEE DE- son, Jr., having been lieved to be 116 For- 6148 Lee Highway (having been post- CURRENT OWNER(S): 2008, were issued to WHEREAS, the benefi- L. POWELL AND WIFE, PARTMENT OF REVE- appointed by as Sub- rest Crest Lane, Eliza- Chattanooga, TN poned from the previ- DL.Hopson and the undersigned by cial interest of said LAURA POWELL BY NUE, TAX ENFORCE- stitute Trustee by in- bethton, TN 37643. In 34721 ous sale date of April Tammy Hopson the Chancery Court Deed of Trust was last WARRANTY DEED MENT DIVISION, pursu- strument to be filed for the event of any dis- WWW.ADORNO.COM 24, 2008), commenc- Clerk and Master, Pro- transferred and as- FROM MARGARET S. ant to T.C.A.. record in the Register's crepancy between /ATLDOCS/SALES.HTML ing at 1:00 PM at the The sale of the bate Division, of Car- signed to Wells Fargo JONES, DATED MARCH 67-1-1433C(1) by rea- Office of Carter this street address and Tel: (888)890-5309 front steps of the Main above-described ter County, Tennessee. Bank, N.A. as Trustee 7, 2005 AND RE- son of the following County, Tennessee. the legal description Fax: (423)296-1882 entrance of the Carter property shall be sub- All persons, resident on behalf of the Cer- CORDED MARCH 7TH, tax lien(s) of record in: NOW, THEREFORE, no- of the property, the le- 7/31, 8/7, 8/14 County Courthouse, ject to all matters and non-resident, tificateholders Park 2005 IN DEED BOOK Book, Page. Notice of tice is hereby given gal description shall Elizabethton, Tennes- shown on any re- having claims, ma- Place Securities, Inc. 492, PAGE 467 IN THE the sale has been that the entire indebt- control. see, proceed to sell at corded plan; any un- tured or unmatured, Asset-Backed CARTER COUNTY REG- given to the State of edness has been de- CURRENT OWNER(S): SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S public outcry to the paid taxes; any restric- against the estate of Pass-through Certifi- ISTER OF DEEDS OF- Tennessee in accor- clared due and pay- David L. Powell and SALE highest and best bid- tive covenants, ease- J.N. Markland are re- cates Series FICE. dance with able, and that the un- Laura Powell der for cash, the fol- ments or set-back lines quired to file the same 2005-WCW1 who is T.C.A.67-1-1433b(1). dersigned, Everett L. OTHER INTERESTED WHEREAS, default hav- lowing described that may be applica- with the Clerk and now the owner of said PROPERTY ADDRESS: Hixson, Jr., as Substi- PARTIES: Argent ing been made in the property situated in ble; any prior liens or Master of the above debt; and The street address of In addition this sale tute Trustee or his duly Healthcare by Assign- payment of the debts Carter County, Ten- encumbrances as well Court within the earlier WHEREAS, the under- the property is be- shall be subject to the appointed agent, by ment from Johnson and obligations se- nessee, to wit: as any priority created of four (4) months from signed, Everett L. Hix- lieved to be 116 For- right of redemption by virtue of the power, City Medical Center & cured to be paid by Situate in the 7th Civil by a fixture filing; and the date of the first son, Jr., having been rest Crest Lane, Eliza- the UNITED STATES OF duty and authority Johnson City Specialty that certain Deed of District of Carter any matter that an publication of this no- appointed by as Sub- bethton, TN 37643. In AMERICA, pursuant to vested and imposed Hospital; Argent Trust executed on County, Tennessee accurate survey of the tice or twelve (12) stitute Trustee by in- the event of any dis- 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by upon said Substitute Healthcare by Assign- January 31, 2007, by and being more par- premises might dis- months from the de- strument to be filed for crepancy between reason of the follow- Trustee will, on August ment from Johnson DL Hopson and ticularly described as close. cedent’s date of record in the Register's this street address and ing tax lien(s) of re- 21, 2008 at 11:00 AM City Medical Center; Tammy Hopson to follows: death, otherwise, their Office of Carter the legal description cord in: Book, Page. at the CARTER County Midland Funding LLC Transcontinental Title, SUBORDINATE LIEN- claims will be forever County, Tennessee. of the property, the le- Notice of the sale has courthouse door Assignee of Wells Trustee, as same ap- Beginning on an iron HOLDERS: N/A barred. NOW, THEREFORE, no- gal description shall been given to the where the foreclosure Fargo Financial; Pre- pears of record in the rod, said iron rod be- OTHER INTERESTED tice is hereby given control. UNITED STATES OF sales are customarily mier Financial Funding Register's Office of ing on the Southwest- PARTIES: N/A All persons indebted that the entire indebt- CURRENT OWNER(S): AMERICA in accor- held at the CARTER Carter County, Ten- erly side of Siam Road to the above Estate edness has been de- David L. Powell and dance with 26 U.S.C. Courthouse, located The sale of the nessee, under Book and a Southeasterly All right and equity of must come forward clared due and pay- Laura Powell 7425(b). Elizabethton, Tennes- above-described Number T794, Page corner to property of redemption, statutory and make proper set- able, and that the un- OTHER INTERESTED see, proceed to sell at property shall be sub- 930, ("Deed of Trust"); William Harris; thence or otherwise, home- tlement with the un- dersigned, Everett L. PARTIES: THIS LAW FIRM IS AT- public outcry to the ject to all matters and with Siam Road South stead, and dower are dersigned at once. Hixson, Jr., as Substi- The sale of the TEMPTING TO COLLECT highest and best bid- shown on any re- 38 degrees 39 minutes expressly waived in tute Trustee or his duly above-described A DEBT. ANY INFOR- der for cash, the fol- corded plat; any un- WHEREAS, the benefi- 33 seconds East 101.02 said Deed of Trust, This the 29th day of appointed agent, by property shall be sub- MATION OBTAINED lowing described paid taxes; any restric- cial interest of said feet to an iron rod be- and the title is be- July, 2008. virtue of the power, ject to all matters WILL BE USED FOR THAT property situated in tive covenants, ease- Deed of Trust was last ing a new corner to lieved to be good, but duty and authority shown on any re- PURPOSE. Carter, County, Ten- ments or set-back lines transferred and as- property of Mark Shaf- the undersigned will Wayne Markland and vested and imposed corded plat; any un- nessee, to wit: that may be applica- signed to THE BANK OF fer on the Southwest- sell and convey only Harold Dean upon said Substitute paid taxes; any restric- Everett L. Hixson, Jr., ble; any prior liens or NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE erly side of Siam Road; as Substitute Trustee. Markland Trustee will, on August tive covenants, ease- Substitute Trustee SITUATED IN THE 12TH encumbrances as well FOR THE BENEFIT OF thence through the Co-Administrators 21, 2008 at 11:00 AM ments or set-back lines Adorno & Yoss, LLP CIVIL DISTRICT OF as any priority created THE CERTIFICATEHOLD- property of Mark Shaf- The right is reserved to at the CARTER County that may be applica- One Park Place-Suite CARTER COUNTY, TEN- by a fixture filing; and ERS, CWABS, INC., AS- fer two new courses: adjourn the day of the Deceased: courthouse door ble; any prior liens or 380 NESSEE AND BEING to any matter that an SET-BACKED CERTIFI- 1) South 56 degrees 16 sale to another day, J.N. Markland where the foreclosure encumbrances as well 6148 Lee Highway MORE PARTICULARLY accurate survey of the CATES, SERIES 2007-5 minutes 23 seconds time, and place cer- sales are customarily as any priority created Chattanooga, TN DESCRIBED AS FOL- premises might dis- CERTIFICATES, SERIES West 180.00 feet to an tain without further Allen, Nelson & Bowers held at the CARTER by a fixture filing; and 34721 LOWS: close. This property is 2007-5; and iron rod; 2) North 33 publication, upon an- Gregory H. Bowers, Courthouse, located to any matter that an WWW.ADORNO.COM being sold with the ex- degrees 43 minutes 37 nouncement at the John L. Bowers, Jr. Elizabethton, Tennes- accurate survey of the /ATLDOCS/SALES.HTML BEING ALL OF LOT 4 IN press reservation that WHEREAS, THE BANK seconds West 125.43 time and place for the Attorneys see, proceed to sell at premises might dis- Tel: (888)890-5309 BLOCK A OF THE TIM- it is subject to confir- OF NEW YORK, AS feet to an iron rod be- sale set forth above. public outcry to the close. This property is Fax: (423)296-1882 BERLANE SUBDIVISION, mation by the lender TRUSTEE FOR THE BENE- ing a new corner to Melissa Moreland highest and best bid- being sold with the ex- SECTION 1, ACCORD- or Substitute Trustee. FIT OF THE CERTIFI- Mark Shaffer on the THIS LAW FIRM IS AT- der for cash, the fol- 7/24, 7/31, 8/7 Clerk and Master press reservation that This sale may be re- CATEHOLDERS, property line of William TEMPTING TO COLLECT 7/31, 8/7 STAR - THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2008 - Page 15

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PUBLIC NOTICES 10 HELP WANTED 15 SERVICES 23 YARD 23 YARD 25 PETS 32 HOUSES 43 HOUSES 43 HOUSES GENERAL OFFERED SALES SALES & SUPPLIES FOR RENT W/PHOTO W/PHOTO ********** LOOKING for a IMMACULATE MOW- 146 EARL AVENUE, 2 FRIDAY, Saturday FREE to good home. 2BR, dining, CH&A, in ******** brighter future! Call us ING: Landscaping, FAMILY, July 25, & 26, 8a.m.-3p.m. 3-Family. Adorable German town. $500. month, ******* about a career in Real unique designs, reno- Aug. 1 and 2nd. 708 West C St. Name- Shepherd mix pup- $200. deposit. No ELIZABETHTON Estate. Now hiring new vation, maintenance. brand adult, boys, girls pies. Call (423) drinkers, drugs, pets. STAR and experienced Re- Free estimates. 423) 1ST time sale. Every- clothing, household 474-3205. References. Newspaper tubes altors. (423)543-2307. 542-6911. thing cheap. Friday, and misc. (423)542-4276. are the Property of Saturday 9a.m.-4p.m., Puppies to give away the Elizabethton MOUNTAIN ELECTRIC JLJ HOME IMPROVE- 1st house on left going HAMPTON FIRST BAP- 1/2 German Shepherd 2BR, 1BA, W/D STAR and are used COOPERATIVE MENT, remodeling, into landfill. TIST CHURCH YARD & 1/2 Labrador Re- hook-up, $475. for the delivery of ACCEPTING room additions & vi- SALE, First Avenue be- triever. 360-1621, 205 DAWN DRIVE - 2 Family Yard Sale, 175 month, deposit. No 606 WALNUT STREET our product. Any APPLICATIONS FOR nyl siding. Licensed & hind Dollar Store, Sat- 292-2808. pets. (423)542-6133. REDUCED! unauthorized use of PART-TIME CLERICAL Insured. 423-543-2101. Mountain View Circle, urday 8:00AM-2:00PM off Rittertown Road, 28 CHILD CARE New cottage style Elizabethton POSITION KITCHEN remodeling, Household items, elec- 2BR, Elizabethton, ap- Brand new Condos STAR newspaper Hampton, Thursday, tronics, exercise HELP/SERVICES home in the City. 2 Mountain Electric Co- carpentry, flooring, Friday and Saturday pliances, W/D in Hunter Commu- tubes for distribu- equipment, furniture, JEANNIE Day Care ac- hook-up, basement. nity. Cathedral ceil- large bedrooms, operative is seeking ceramic tile, addi- 7:00AM-? huge bath with dou- tion of any material tions, garages, decks, and lots more. Also cepting children 6 References, No pets, ings, 2BD/2BA, hard- dependable individ- sausage biscuits, cof- ble vanities, CH&A. will result in a mini- ual to provide 30 years experience. 2-FAMILY Friday, Satur- weeks to 12 years. smokers. deposit, wood, carpet and mum $300 charge day 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m. fee, Kristy Kreme do- Good rates. (423) $435.mth. ceramic floors. Gorgeous level lot. part-time on-call serv- Free Estimates, Come by today and to the responsible (423)474-6464. Unaka View Rd., Off nuts, home made 391-7070. (423)543-4613. Level, corner lot. ices for office staff pri- baked goods, snow take a look. $97,500. party. marily at the Roan Milligan Hwy. Large $94,900 ELIZABETHTON KY CONSTRUCTION All variety 023of clothing, cones and popcorn 30 ROOMS 3BR, 2BA, ROAN Mountain office. Nec- types of excavation for the kids. RUSS SWANAY STAR essary skills include ex- misc. FOR RENT MOUNTAIN, heat RUSS SWANAY and demolition. Dirt HUGE CLEANING OUT LARGE room with pri- pump, W/D, carport, REALTY REALTY ********** cellent public rela- and shale for sale. 2-FAMILY. 1st time (423)543-5741 tions, PC operations, SALE! Little bit of eve- vate bath and en- freezer, furnished, non 423-543-5741 ********** Specializing in finish yard sale. Friday smoking, 423-542-8849 ***** bookkeeping, typing. rything! 1534 Hwy. 91 trance. Fully furnished grade work. Keith 8a.m0.-2:00p.m. Off Friday and Saturday plus utilities. Monthly. or 423-542-9066. The wage rate is $8.50. Younce Lover’s Lane. Lots of As a minimum, appli- 9:00AM-? (423)542-4475, (423)-341-7782 or plus size namebrand (423)612-0132. ASSORTMENT of rent- 3 ARTICLES cants must have a (423)543-2816. clothing, purses, HUGE YARD SALE, 133 als: Farm, brick, frame, high school diploma Swimming Pool Road, LOST & FOUND NEW & used appli- shoes, jewelry, cur- 31 APARTMENT pets, rent to own, fur- or equivalent. Appli- tains, nursing uniforms Hampton, Friday and nished and unfur- LOST male tan, white cations for the position ance parts. In shop re- Saturday 8AM-? DVDS, FOR RENT pairs only. Free esti- (size L-2x), household nished. 282-6486. beagle. Hunter, are at the Mountain and decorative items. VHS, dishes, mirrows, **ALL Real Estate ad- Stoney Creek areas. Electric Cooperative mates. N-L Appliance pictures, misc. house- vertising in this news- CITY LIMITS. 3BR, Answer’s to Buster at 1373 Elk Park Hwy., Parts. (423)547-9123. 3 Family Yard Sale, 118 hold items. paper is subject to the $475.mth plus deposit. Brown. Call Newland and the RETIRED Carpenter Sharp Lane, Friday Fair Housing Act which References and lease 6177 Hwy 67 Mountain Electric of- and Saturday HUGE yard sale, Friday makes it illegal to ad- 402 CALAB (423)543-8187. seeks small renovation and Saturday, 194 agreement. (423) REDUCED! fice at 8371 Hwy. 19E, and home repair pro- vertise “any prefer- 772-3341 days, 3BR 2BA Spacious Roan Mountain, TN. 4 FAMILY, 919 Elliott Echo Drive, Lynn Val- ence limitation or dis- Home with 2 Car At- jects. Reasonable, Street. Friday, Satur- ley, 6:00AM-2:00PM (423)772-4690 night. New condominium 5 SPECIAL Application’s will be honest, dependable. crimination based on tached & 3+ Car ANNOUNCEMENTS accepted through day across street Food Tons of boy baby race, color, religion, 33 MOBILE HOME development in West Detached. with 1.22 (423) 213-7540, City behind J.C. Press clothes, preemie to Elizabethton. Classic, August 1, 2008. (423)542-2600. sex, handicap, familial FOR RENT acres $220,000 WATAUGA LAKEFRONT Building. toddler size, large status, or national ori- quality construction. NEED kitchen help. WARNER HANDYMAN: baby equipment, rain 2BR, Trailer, furnished. CABIN RENTAL. Sleeps 5 Family Yard Sale, 134 gin, or an intention, to 9 Foot ceilings. Large Patsy Century 21 5, use of boat dock. Apply in person at Home repairs, flooring, or shine. $400. month, $200. de- living room and din- Whitehead Woodson Midnight Drive, Lynn make any such prefer- posit. Set up for handi- Weekly $400., sec. Highlander Barbecue, pressure washing, JOHNSON CITY, ing w/tray ceilings. 725-4000 Roan Mountain. Valley, 8:00AM-Noon ence, limitation or dis- capped person. No dept. (423)768-3165 decks, Free estimates. Martindale Subdivi- crimination. ”Familial Custom kitchen (423)772-0016. Prompt job comple- Boys and girls clothes, pets. 423-543-4155 toys. sion. Lots and lots of status includes chil- w/appliances. Mas- 6 GOODS TO EAT NOW HIRING: COMPA- tion. Jerry Teacher Resources, dren under the age of ter suite w/private (423)895-8082, 505 ONTARIO DRIVE, 3BR, 2BA & 1BR, 1BA deck, walk-in closet & SELL NIES DESPERATELY misc. household items, 18 living with parents NEED EMPLOYEES TO Friday Evening toys. FRIDAY ONLY, $200. Happy Valley. and ceramic bath or legal custodians; References, deposit, ASSEMBLE PRODUCTS YOUNCE’S, garages, 4:00PM-8:00PM Satur- 1p.m.-6p.m. 3503 pregnant women and w/whirlpool tub. BLUEBERRIES: Bu- appliances. 423- Hardwood and tile ladean, North Caro- AT HOME. NO SELLING, remodeling, flooring, day 8:00AM-? MOV- Chelsea Lane. Turn at people securing cus- ANY HOURS. $500 ING SALE Variety of Pinecrest Storage off 257-2106, 423- flooring. Exterior is lina. You pick, $6.00 all types of building tody of children under 543-2651. WEEKLY POTENTIAL. construction, siding, everything. Clothes, Milligan Highway, fol- 18. This newspaper will brick and stack for 5 quarts. stone w/architec- (828)688-2777. INFO. 1-985-646-1700 windows. 423- womens 6-12, girls low signs, 3rd house not knowingly accept 1-2T, mens medium, REFERENCES RE- tural roofing. Perime- DEPT. TN-138 335-4284. on left past pool. any advertising for QUIRED, NO PETS. 965 BLUE SPRINGS baby items, household real estate which is in ter of lot will be sur- RD, BLUEBERRIES: John- WOLF TREE INC. Now 16 BUSINESS and decorating items. MISC. household STONEY CREEK AREA. rounded by wood hiring experienced items, clothing, Turn violation of the law. $375MONTH PLUS son’s Small Fruits, 19E OPPORTUNITIES Too much to list. Our readers are fencing and exten- 2BR, 1.5BA home at North Carolina, Ten- crew leaders, tree Priced to sale. If rain on Sunnyview Court, DAMAGE DEPOSIT. sive landscaping for trimmers, etc. for im- off Dave Buck Rd. Fol- hereby informed that 423-474-3808, with nice mountain nessee Stateline, no sale. all dwellings adver- privacy. Location is views. Hardwood Buck Mtn. Rd. mediate area. Great low signs. Friday, Satur- 423-277-9545. convenient to every- pay and benefits, driv- 760 Ridgefield Rd., off day 8a.m.-4p.m. tised in this newspaper flooring in kitchen 1-828-733-4766. are available on an thing. $119,900 and Dining area, ers license required, Southside Rd. Friday, MOST ITEMS $1.00 116 RENT TO OWN: New CDL helpful. Call Saturday 7:30a.m.-? equal opportunity ba- 28x52, 3BR, 2BA, on CH&A with extra gas FREESTONE peaches Beryl Fletcher (Behind sis. To complain of dis- RUSS SWANAY stove. Roomy with are in. Davis Girls David at Vintage curio, furni- Sunoco in Hunter) Fri- 1/3 acre lot, upper REALTY (423)237-0466 or Brad ture, toys, boys school crimination call HUD Stoney Creek. $2,000 1,325 Square Feet. Peach Shed, Hwy. 19E, day and Saturday Toll-free at 5473-5741 Two car detached Roan Mountain. at (423)489-7922. clothes 4-6. Priced to 10:00AM-6:00PM down with owner fi- sell. 1-800-669-9777. The nancing. 423-895-0678 garage with me- 11 PROFESSIONAL MOVING SALE! FRI- Toll-free telephone chanics pit and 720 TAME Blackberries HELP WANTED 6152 W HWY 67 BIG CARPORT SALE! DAY, Saturday number for the Hear- 36 LAND SFT. Covered front $8.00 per gallon. Tak- 160 Hamilton Road, off 8a.m.-4p.m. 611 ing Impaired is: FOR SALE porch and side ing orders. FULL time office staff in Well established Siam Road near Water Beech St. Odds and 1-800-927-9275 5 acres, newly remod- patio. Clean and (423)542-5661 sales, computer, ex- Department, Friday cellent verbal skills. business already in ends. Everything must eled mobile home. ready to sell. $89,900 full swing. 1.55 acres. and Saturday go! 1BR, oak cabinets, Large decks, outbuild- 9 ANTIQUES Please fax resume to 9:00AM-? Furniture, washer/ dryer, refrig- (423)202-7024. JC Paint Booth, a two MULTI-FAMILY yard ing. Hwy. 19E. Re- RUSS SWANAY /COLLECTIBLES post lift w/a 9200 name brand clothes erator. CH&A, water, duced to $52,000. REALTY area and shoes, women sale. 1731 West G garbage pickup, 436 DIVISION STREET pound capacity, in- Street, Fri. 1st 8-?, Sat. (423)895-1159. 543-5741 DON’T miss the 21st PART-TIME day-shift clude a 60'x 74' barn leather jackets, Home $315.mth, $300.dep., Interior, welder/ gen- 2nd, 8-1. Furniture, re- No pets. 3BR 2BA brick home Annual Valley Beauti- L.P.N. position avail- on .58 acres of land. frigerator, clothing, & Property for sale in $275,000 erator and other tools, (423)543-3960. located in Westside ful Antique Show & able in a long-term more. Lynn Valley. School District. Sale going on July jewelry, cell phone, care facility. May PRAYER Tabernacle 1BR, stove, refrigera- 423-360-1621. CH&A. $129,900 28th-Aug. 3rd at the eventually become Daniel camera, 2 fish tanks tor, water, garbage Valley Beautiful An- Century 21 with stand, fish and Church, 907 Cedar St., 42 HOUSES full-time. Apply in per- Elizabethton, Pastor Is- pickup furnished, (423)543-1632 tique Mall, 109 S. Main son at Hillview Health Whitehead Woodson accessories. Rain or mini-blinds. Call FOR SALE St. in downtown Erwin, 725-4000 shine! rael Ochoa. BIG yard, Center, 1666 Hillview bake sale Saturday (423)542-9200. 2 story Colonial style TN. All items dis- Drive, Elizabethton. BIG YARD SALE! 313 house, great location counted 20% to 50% APPROX. 60x90 ga- 8a.m.-4p.m. Furniture, 1BR, washer and PART-TIME night shift West H Street (corner Home Interior, clothes, dryer, air, water fur- 715 West H Street, has off. We feature a rage, huge lot, steel of Holly Ln. & H. Street) been converted into 4 huge collection of an- C.N.A. position avail- beams, concrete pictures, curtains, 10 nished, $350. month able in a long-term Fri. 8-1-08, Sat. 8-2-08. speed bikes, Angels (423)612-1687. unit apartment, can NEAR ROAN tique smalls, Glass flooring, block front, Like new brand name be converted back MOUNTAIN STATE China, Pottery, etc. In- care facility. May later air, tools, equipment. and hundreds of other become full-time. Ap- clothes (adult and items. 2BR, storage building, into house. $89,500. PARK. cluding a 5000 pc. (423)957-9084. children), scrubs, W/D hook-up, no pets, (423)773-6122 collection of Blue ply in person at Hill- RELOCATING SALE, view Health Center, crafts & collectibles, $425. month, $300. de- 4 PLUS ACRES. 2/3 Ridge & Cash Family furniture, etc. Three family “Lazy posit. references, ATTENTION OUT BR 11/2 BATH. Pottery, plus Roseville, 1666 Hillview Drive, Boy” Sofa, and recli/ Elizabethton. credit check, OF STATERS 601 HOLLY LANE LARGE PORCH. Hull, Weller, McCoy, EXTRAVAGANZA YARD loveseat, rugs, old (423)542-2918. POND. 4 OUTBUILD- SALE, ONE DAY ONLY, NEW HOME IN Shawnee, Fiesta, Watt, POST Office Now Hir- quilts, antiques, wicker ROAN MOUNTAIN Great location! 3 INGS ALSO 640 SQ FT Fostoria, Jewel Tea, ing! Avg. Pay $20/hr, 4 FAMILY YARD SALE, set, N/ B clothes, lots 2BR, 1BA apt. base- board heat, air, in- Asking $249,000. bedroom, 2 bath, liv- UNFINISHED HOUSE. Fenton, Carnival and $57K/yr. Includes Fed furniture, clothes, of household stuff. Fri- ing room, dining $98,000 kitchen and other cludes garbage, wa- Call for detials Depression Glass, Ben, OT. Placed by day and Saturday (423)725-2770 room, kitchen and Jadite, pattern & cut adSource, Not USPS household items. 1 8:00AM-? E.L. Bowers ter, cable. Country- 423-772-4542 men Apartments. 605 (423)612-2847 laundry room. The glass, Flow Blue, Goe- who hires. 1-866- day only, Friday Aug. Road, Lynn Valley, at kitchen has beautiful bels, Royal Doulton, 533-3807. Charming retail 1, 221-225 Sunrise 123 Robert Lincoln West E Street. $377 mth. $300 dep. Call GAP Creek. 2BR, 1BA, cabinets and Hummels, Nippon, business for sale! Drive (Hunter Commu- Road. counter tops. Ce- POST Office Now Hir- Great opportunity to NETRP and Sales hardwood floors, 1.4 much European nity) REMODEL yard sale. ramic floor and China, Toys, Quilts, Ad- ing! Avg. Pay $20/hr, own your own busi- 547-2871. acres. $73,900. $57K/yr. Includes Fed FIRST ONE IN YEARS, Behind Moores 423-571-5299. stainless steel appli- vertising, Baseball ness! Offers prime 2BR, 1BA. $390.-$450. ances. Open spa- Ben, OT. Placed by location with heavy bedding, dishes, what Chapel Church, Hwy. cards. Too much to nots, pots and pans, 91, Stoney Creek. Fri., month. Security de- 43 HOUSES cious living room list. No junk, just good adSource, Not USPS traffic count, busi- posit $390.-$450. Air- who hires. lots of items. Friday Sat. 7-2. Collectibles with fireplace and quality antiques and ness name, fixtures, port Apartments. Call W/PHOTO built in shelves. Won- 1-866-533-3807. office equipment, and Saturday Coke, UT, Home Inte- collectibles. rior, porcelain dolls, 423-547-2871, NETRP & derful level yard with NEW and inventory only. 8:00AM-3:00PM Mill 112 S.J. OLIVER Monday-Saturday 15 SERVICES Race Apt., across adult, kids clothes, sales. landscape and de- 9:00a.m.-5p.m.; Sun- Sale does not in- SIAM OFFERED Family Dollar. toys, video games. 2BR, second floor, no tached garage with day 1:30p.m.-5p.m. clude the land or lots of space for a Call (423)743-4136 or *Attic Insulation building. Business FRIDAY 8-2, Sat. 8-3. SALVATION ARMY pets, references. Be- 3BR, 2BA, 2 car ga- blown-in, energy sav- THRIFT STORE PARKING tween JC, Eliza- workshop. Covered (423)743-4895 for info. only! 1000 Walker Street, porch to the side to rage, 1568 sq. ft., In Erwin, take I-26 to ings guaranteed. All fi- East Side. 5 family yard LOT SALE, Friday and bethton. $330. month, large rooms, huge berglass, Free esti- Saturday $200. deposit. relax and enjoy the Exit 37, left off ramp, Blue Ridge Properties sale. Tons of baby boy day. deck, hardwood, cross RR tracks, then rt. mates, 423-389-2559, 423-282-5182 clothes, baby items, 9:00AM-5:00PM Lots of (423)543-7677, ceramic tile, con- at light onto Main St. 423-542-3963 leave Sheryl Garland boys clothes (4T-10), bargains. Shoes, BRISTOL APTS 1505 GARDEN crete drive, minutes message. purses, books, and Blue Ridge Properties Look for red OPEN 423-895-1690 misses, womens, plus 431 West G Street ROAD 423-282-5185 from lake. signs. womens & mens, Christmas items. West End $160,000. *Handy Andy Home First floor & upstairs, Sheryl Garland household items, furni- SATURDAY 8:00AM-? 2BR, 1BA, $350. month, 423-895-1690 423-512-1135 10 HELP WANTED Improvements: Inte- ture, toys, movies, 952 RITTERTOWN Level ranch, CH&A, rior, exterior, pressure 20 ARTICLES $200. deposit. with GENERAL FOR SALE something for every- ROAD, Namebrand utilities. $425. month, 3BR, 2BA. Abundant washing, painting, one. girl (10-12) women storage. Private of- 44 MOBILE HOMES $500 Sign-On Bonus! gutter cleaning. 2 burial plots, Happy $300. deposit. Start Today, Seeking 5 clothing, shoes, fice. Large level FOR SALE (423) 543-1979, (423) Valley Memory Gar- FRIDAY AND SATUR- purses, toys, too much fenced lot. Outbuild- Guys/ Girls To Join Our 895-0071 dens, Last Super Sec- DAY 8a.m.-? 144 Mel- ALEXANDER BLDG. 28x56 3BR, 2BA with Young-Minded Hip to list. Rain or shine! 112 S. Watauga Ave., ing. Well maintained. fireplace, heat pump. tion. $1949 both. ody Lane, Stoney $119,900. Hop Rock-n-Roll Blue A-1 ATLAS TREE & (423)483-2511, (423) SUNSHINE Circle. Turn ground floor & first $29,500 delivery & set LANDSCAPING:Tree re- Creek, Furniture, com- Jean Environment, 477-7114 puter, tools, house- at Nancy’s Kitchen. floor, 2BR, 1 BA, $400. up included. Skateboarders, X-Gen, moval, stump grind- Friday, Saturday. Cash month, $200. deposit. RUSS SWANAY 423-360-0196, ing. Insect & Disease hold. Everything must REAL ESTATE Y-Gen Welcome, Phil 2 grave spaces with go! Family, movies, scrubs, (423)956-0068, or 423-542-2533. 888-890-2070 Travel, Analyst. Licensed, In- crypts included. knives, lunch boxes, 542-8493 BEFORE 5PM. (423)543-5741 sured. (423)542-4525. 604 PARKWAY 2BR 2BA new heat Travel, Travel. HVMP, Freedom Sec- FRIDAY EVENING SALE model cars, ladies EXTREMELY NICE tion. Reg. $4,850, sell 3:00PM-8:00PM 511 namebrand clothes, pump, 2 covered ATTENTION! DRIVER BACKHOE front loader, LARGE 2BR, 2BA. Se- REDUCED! decks, refrigerator, septic systems, field $3,000. (423)772-3750. Parkway Blvd. Some- Victorian Couch, Hoo- cure. Water, TRAINEES NEEDED! Ex- thing for everyone! sier Cabinet. (Con- stove, $3000. cellent pay plus great lines, land cleared, A full-size bed, $520.mth. Corner of West End. Large fam- (423)833-2477, basements. Demoli- Furniture, miscellane- signment buyers wel- Watauga. & F. benefits as a first year boxpspring, mattress, ous, motor home, etc. ily home is not a (423)833-3432. tion. Affordable. 19 inch Magnavox come) (423)543-6238, drive by. Completely driver with Werner. No FOR sale or rent to experience needed! 22yrs. experience. color TV, old dresser FRIDAY, Saturday YARD Sale. 407 Airport (423)512-1555. updated custom 542-3002. with mirrow. 7a.m.-2p.m. 120 Abe Road. Fri., Sat., Sun. kitchen. 3 or 4BR, own. Land home 15 day CDL training by LARGE 2BR, newly 1769 SYLVAN HILL packages, late C.D.I., 6201 Epps Mill ELIZABETHTON:Con- (423)543-3060 Lincoln Court, Lynn 7p.m.-? Check it out. renovated, no pets 2BA, huge laundry. ROAD Upstairs is new w/pri- model doublewides Rd., Murfreesboro, TN. struction, Trackhoe, DLX Total Trainer, low Valley. Clothing, or smoking. $450. household items, misc. 25 PETS vate study, bath & set up on 1/3 acre Get your career in backhoe, front- miles in excellent con- month, 4BR 3BA brick home lots. Many extras. gear! 1-888-892-7364 loader, landcleared, & SUPPLIES (423)895-8312, huge master or large dition, made a great GARAGE sale Friday, in the Westside media room. New Owner financing. AVON, EARN extra site work septic sys- clothes hanger. Saturday 8a.m.-2p.m. (423)543-1649. School District. All $2,000 down. tems, dirt, shale for plumbing, wiring, cash. Only $10.00 to Comes with all the pa- Clothing nice! Tillers, PRIVATE, remodeled living space located and architectural (423)291-9319. start. (423)741-5461, sale. (423)547-0408, perwork and instruc- edger, plumbing, on 1 floor. Full unfin- 895-0499. garage 1BR apart- roof. Concrete base- 55 BOATS Melissa. tional CD’s. $300. and electrical, books, vid- ment, storage, laundry ished basement. 2 ment. Garage. Car- CARPENTERS and car- HANDYMAN Express. will deliver anywhere eos, jewelry. 1002 Riv- hook-ups, Good Garages port. $159,900 . FOR SALE penter helpers Siding, decks, paint- in Tri-Cities. For more erview Dr. neighborhood, park- 1997 Fisher Marsh needed. Call ing, hauling, moving. information contact ing. $375. month. $229,900 RUSS SWANAY Hawk, 18’, Fisher Trail- Jerry Wilson GARAGE sale Thurs- (423)741-2075 after No job too big or day, Friday, Saturday. (423) 512-1119. REALTY star trailer, Mercury 7p.m. small. Licensed. (423)929-0962. (423)543-1632 40HP outboard, fish 438 Toll Branch Rd., VARIETY of 1BR and 423-543-5741 (423)543-3836. STEEL Buildings Dis- above Milligan Col- finders. $5,200. DRIVER TRAINEES 75 2BR apartments avail- (423)725-2763. NEEDED! Local train- counted Custom lege. Watch for signs. HAUL gravel for drive- GREETINGS, My able. Rent: ing, home weekends. ways, dirt for sale, Commercial Design $250month & up. Call Big or Small, No Mid- GARAGE SALE, Friday name is Roxanne & 1973 Rustler 16’ fiber- $975. weekly plus also backhoe work of and Saturday Manager. glass boat and trailer. benefits. CDL & guar- dleman Factory Direct I’m half great pure- any kind. Call 8:00AM-3:00PM 1/4 ness & Brittany span- 423-547-2871. 50HP Johnson, and anteed job in 15 days. 423-542-2909. to Site Can Erect, Cheap Freight mile up Stoney Creek iel, & I’m in need of 32 HOUSES trolling motor. $1,450. Major carriers hiring. turn right on Old cash. (423)768-2006. 1-877-725-7321. HOME IMPROVEMENTS! www.scg-grp.com # a loving home, I FOR RENT Install metal roofing, OQN (423)343-4288 Stoney Creek Road. have a wonderful 59 AUTOS EARN over $200.00 per shingle roofs, addi- Yellow house on right. dispassion, my par- 1BR, 1BA, CH&A, on 199 BUD MILLER month easily by do- tions, painting, decks, First time ever garage ents say that if I were private property, no ROAD FOR SALE nating Plasma. Call pressure washing sale. (423)213-5054 bred with a border pets. Gap Creek. ROAN MOUNTAIN, TN JUNK CARS, QUICK Plasma Biological 23 YARD collie I would have $525month, $525.de- CASH. Paying top dol- 423-845-1522, 423- GARAGE sale. 3-Fam- Services @ 926-3169 542-6537, SALES bountiful puppies, I posit 423-542-7336, 4 bedroom home, 4 lar. Any condition ily. Furniture, clothing, 423-361-4862. 157 CONSTITUTION love to run & play & I acres land, new 30 make or model. Cash HOMES & MOBILE washer, dryer, Home adore cats & other year roof, private, paid on the spot. Im- HOME IMPROVEMENTS. AVENUE, COLONIAL Interior, misc. items. Fri- 2BR, 2 1/2BA, 2 car ACRES 7:30AM-? dogs, I would love to borders forrestry mediate pick-up, Additions, sheetrock day, Saturday live on a farm, Also garage, CH&A, W/D service. $140,000. (423)791-2778, work, textured ceil- Clean adult and 8a.m.-2p.m. 144 hook-up. no smoking namebrand junior IM free to a loving (423)502-1485. ings, wheelchair Camelot Court, family or pets. 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TODAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY -10s -0s 0s 10s 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s 100s 110s The first weekend of August marks back-to-school savings on clothing, school supplies and computers, as consumers Seattle 68/54 avoid paying sales tax for those items. Under the terms of the sales tax holiday, the items need Billings Minneapolis 93/58 93/74 not be purchased for a student specifically, so long as they are included on the exemption lists. However, items for use by a Detroit New York Clouds and Sunshine with Mostly sunny Mostly sunny Partly sunny 87/64 92/74 Chicago trade or business are not exempt. sun with a a t-storm and very San Francisco 86/65 Washington 67/55 91/73 t-storm warm Denver Kansas City Clothing is limited to items with an individual sale price un- 99/63 93/71 der $100. It includes apparel but not jewelry or sporting goods 85° 66° 89° 65° 92° 65° 88° 67° 88° 65° Los Angeles 82/64 Atlanta like baseball gloves. Layaway items will be considered tax ex- 87/72 El Paso empt if final payment is made during the sales tax holiday or if Bristol Almanac RealFeel Temp UV Index Today 100/73 the item is placed on layaway during the sales tax holiday. ® Houston Statistics are through 6 p.m. yest. The patented RealFeel Temperature is 8 a.m...... 1 95/78 AccuWeather’s exclusive index of the effects School supply items with a purchase price under $100 are Temperature: Noon ...... 7 Miami of temperature, wind, humidity, sunshine, 91/79 also exempt from sales tax. The list includes items like bind- High yesterday ...... 91° precipitation and elevation on the human 4 p.m...... 4 Low yesterday ...... 69° body. Shown are the highest values for each 0-2: Low 8-10: Very High ers, backpacks and pens, along with art supplies like drawing day. 3-5: Moderate 11+: Extreme Cold front Precipitation: Today ...... 93° 6-7: High pads, paints and paintbrushes. However, items like reference 24 hrs. ending 6 p.m. yest. ... 0.18" Showers Flurries Friday ...... 97° The higher the AccuWeather UV IndexTM number, Warm front T-storms Snow books and school computer supplies like CDs and printers are Saturday ...... 98° the greater the need for eye and skin protection. Sunday ...... 95° Stationary front Rain Ice not exempt. Monday ...... 93° Computers with a sale price of $1,500 or less are included. AccuWeather.com Forecasts and graphics provided Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2008 Temperature bands are highs for the day. Forecast high/low temperatures For software and peripherals like printers, monitors, etc. to Tennessee Weather are given for selected cities. be exempt, they must be part of a package sale with a CPU. National Summary Layaways and later deliveries will also be tax exempt under a Union City Elizabethton 88/69 85/66 Strong, gusty thunderstorms will affect areas from New England similar arrangement to the one outlined for clothing above. Nashville to the mid-Atlantic and Southeast today. Thunderstorms in the “Getting ready to go back to school is a busy, important Camden 86/71 Knoxville Tennessee and middle Mississippi valleys pose an elevated risk of 89/68 87/70 flash flooding. time for families to prepare their children for success,” said Murfreesboro Gov. Phil Bredesen. “This Sales Tax Holiday is an opportunity 88/69 The Nation The World Today Fri. Today Fri. for families to enjoy savings on those items that kids need to be Memphis Waynesboro Chattanooga 92/75 89/68 88/72 City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W ready for a successful school year.” Atlanta 87 72 t 89 72 t Acapulco 90 76 t 90 76 t The sales tax holiday starts one minute after midnight Fri- Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. Boston 79 68 t 85 68 s Amsterdam 81 64 sh 75 57 c day, Aug. 1, and runs through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3. Charleston, SC 94 74 t 92 75 t Barcelona 81 68 s 81 69 pc Charlotte 93 71 t 93 70 t Beijing 87 77 t 88 74 pc Sun and Moon The State Chicago 86 65 s 90 69 t Berlin 84 68 s 87 63 pc Today Fri. Today Fri. Sunrise today ...... 6:35 a.m. Cincinnati 88 64 t 92 71 s Dublin 66 55 sh 66 54 r City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Dallas 100 79 pc 102 77 pc Hong Kong 90 81 t 88 82 t Sunset tonight ...... 8:35 p.m. Athens 86 68 t 93 67 s Kingsport 85 66 t 90 65 s Coverkids Denver 99 63 pc 102 63 s Jerusalem 84 64 s 88 65 s Moonrise today ...... 5:24 a.m. Bristol 85 65 t 88 63 t Knoxville 87 70 t 90 69 s Honolulu 87 74 s 89 74 s London 77 63 r 74 61 pc Moonset today ...... 8:17 p.m. Chattanooga 88 72 t 93 70 s Memphis 92 75 t 97 76 s Kansas City 93 71 s 97 75 s Madrid 95 64 s 91 63 pc Clarksville 88 69 t 96 67 s Morristown 85 66 t 92 66 s n Continued from 1 Los Angeles 82 64 pc 85 64 pc Mexico City 73 54 t 73 52 t Moon Phases Cleveland 87 69 t 93 69 s Mountain City 81 63 t 86 66 t New York City 92 74 pc 88 72 s Montreal 74 65 r 77 64 t If enrollment outstrips current funding, “I’ll take care Cookeville 85 67 t 93 68 s Nashville 86 71 t 95 73 s New First Full Last Orlando 91 74 t 92 74 t Paris 85 66 sh 81 59 r Crossville 80 67 t 88 65 s Newport 86 66 t 92 66 t of that,” he said. Phoenix 111 87 s 111 89 pc Rome 88 68 s 90 67 s Erwin 84 64 t 88 63 t Oak Ridge 86 70 t 94 68 s Seattle 68 54 c 69 54 c Seoul 84 75 c 84 74 t Families can now sign up their children online at www. Franklin 85 71 t 95 73 s Pigeon Forge 87 70 t 90 69 t Wash., DC 91 73 t 91 74 s Singapore 87 78 c 88 78 t CoverTN.gov, and public schools across Tennessee will be Greeneville 86 65 t 91 63 t Roan Mtn. 81 62 t 86 63 t Johnson City 85 65 t 88 63 t Sevierville 87 70 t 90 69 t Legend: W-weather, s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, passing out CoverKids fliers for youngsters to take home. Aug 1 Aug 8 Aug 16 Aug 23 r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice. Young Daniel Liggins and his parents will be fea- tured in TV ads the state will be running soon to promote CoverKids. Wearing a red trimmed baseball uniform and a red cap, ELIZABETHTON ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT Daniel stood beside Bredesen as the governor wrapped Interested in TVA Electric Heat Pump Financing? up his announcement. With therapy provided through 542-1111 CoverKids, Daniel has gained almost full use of his dam- (After Hours - Emergency) CALL: 542-1100 aged left arm. “As you can probably tell, he loves to play baseball,” the governor said. “I’ve seen video of him swinging a bat, and Director I can assure you he’s going to be a great baseball player.” n Continued from 1 History to make sure all phone calls before reaching a decision. were drafting the ques- mission and we are mak- were returned and issues He said one major issue tions. There were specific ing a moral contribution in n Continued from 1 resolved. He added that he he faced was the opening questions for the candi- these children’s lives,” he sent out weekly e-mails de- of a new middle school. dates questioning how they said. “We make thousands During the next few weeks we hope to tell you about tailing the happenings in He formed a committee to would deal with factions in of decisions every day that these markers in Carter County in our weekly “History on his school and if chosen he determine the name, mas- the community. affects them. If we do this A Stick,” which can be found each Thursday in the STAR. would do the same for the cot and color of the school. “No one here is oblivi- with good intentions we Take time to read about the people and places that have school board. The committee consisted of ous to what happened to can make a positive impact made Carter County the great place that it is. He continued that it is members from various sta- me and with my predeces- on that child’s life.” Today’s ‘History on A Stick” features the Covered Bridge the director’s job to “get the tions in the community as sor,” Alexander said. “We Mummau explained and can be found on page 3. good news out” about what well as some fourth and fifth can’t ignore it. Everyone that while working on his is happening in the schools grade students who would knows that we live in a po- doctorate he decided that using a variety of media; attend the new school. litical world. I try to do my he wanted to be a super- President Bush declares newspapers, TV and radio. “It took some time before job to the best of my ability intendent in a smaller Mummau also said that we could bring the short list and if there is support for school system. However, if chosen he would attend to the board,” Mummau me in the community then he said he “got involved in progress in Iraq war city council meetings to get said. “Once the board voted I hope it is because I do my life” and the decision got to know the community. He on the name, there were no job well.” pushed to the back burn- WASHINGTON (AP) — The president’s updated continued that it is impor- major issues. People may “I will work with ev- er. He explained that now President Bush declared sig- report on Iraq was deliv- tant for administrators to have wondered why their eryone in the communi- that his youngest child nificant progress in the Iraq ered on short notice to the attend extracurricular ac- name wasn’t chosen but ty,” Mummau said. “That had graduated from high war today, saying terrorists White House press corps tivities of the schools. they accept the choice and is what we do in public school he is free to pursue “are on the run” and that and it came with the war in Part of the interview fo- we moved on.” schools. I come with the his dream again. generally improved security its sixth year and violence cused on problem-solving The committee also pledge to work with ev- “This area is attractive to likely will permit further on the ground substantially skills to which Alexander wanted to know how the eryone and I come with an me because it is similar to U.S. troop reductions. decreased in recent weeks. responded that person-to- applicants felt about the fu- open mind.” where I grew up,” he said. “I Standing on the Colon- He said that command- person communication is ture of public education. The final question of the want to be a superintendent nade outside the Oval Of- ing Gen. David Petraeus important to avoid any mis- “Public education is interview was why do the in a small system so I can be fice of the White House, and U.S. Ambassador Ryan understandings about what what stands between civili- candidates want the di- involved in the schools and Bush also announced that Crocker, however, “caution is really occurring. zation and the lack of one,” rector of schools position can know people by name. I effective today, the duration that the progress is still re- “I involve them in per- Alexander said. “These are for the Elizabethton City have no desire to work in a of troop tours in Iraq will versible, and they report son to get as much informa- exciting times and through Schools. large system and I have no be cut from 15 months to 12 that there now appears to be tion as possible and to give education we can make a Alexander responded further goals to move on to months. a degree of durability to the them a chance to respond,” contribution that can save that he wanted the position the state department.” Bush said this reduction gains that we have made.” he said. this country.” because he wanted to make The committee will in- “will relieve the burden on “We are now in our third When Mummau listed Mummau stated he is ex- a difference. He stated en- terview Dr. Rodney Ryan at our forces and it will make consecutive month with re- his problem solving meth- cited about the future and countering bad educators 9 a.m. and James Francis at life easier for our wonderful duced violence levels hold- ods, all incidents included felt that each school and while in school made him 1 p.m. today. military families.” ing steady,” Bush said. involving other groups or system would need a long- want to be involved in ed- After the interviews are gaining assistance to help term plan to be successful. ucation to make a better complete the group will Blood drive today at Oak Street Bapt. make sure that all the infor- Political issues were situation. meet to discuss the candi- mation concerning the topic a big area of concern for “Public education is a dates and will work toward A blood drive will be held at Oak Street Baptist Church was known and considered the committee when they place where we are on a a decision. today from 4-8 p.m. College Costs n Continued from 1 agreed on a final compro- may not want or need. Crit- they report to Washington, be on,” said Terry Hartle, final form. better decisions. mise Wednesday, with final ics say the practice is a big which they say will cost senior vice president of the Ultimately, though, both He also praised one of votes from both chambers reason textbooks cost so them — and by extension, American Council on Edu- sides agree that new tech- the bill’s most controver- expected within days. much — about $900 per stu- students. cation. “However, if they nologies like e-books will sial provisions — the final The provisions most like- dent per year, according to The plan for lists of tu- are on it, my guess is they play a far bigger role in de- sticking point this week ly to affect students directly a 2005 government study. ition-increase offenders will have very good expla- termining whether prices — which allows states ac- include: —Forcing colleges to reflects the influence of nations for why — for ex- fall. cess to a small, new grant —Making Pell Grants, report more information a 2006 national commis- ample, big budget cuts for Rep. Howard “Buck” program only if they main- the government’s main about their own costs and sion on higher education, state appropriations.” McKeon of California, the tain their own spending support program for low- prices. The Education De- which called for more ac- Luke Swarthout, of the senior Republican on the on higher education. The income students, available partment will publish lists countability and transpar- group U.S. PIRG, which House Education and La- states fought it strongly, year-round, not just for fall of some that raise tuition ency from colleges on costs. lobbies for a range of stu- bor Committee, said ear- arguing that Washington and spring semester. That sharply. But it probably won’t have dent causes, said the text- lier this week the final shouldn’t tell them how would enable students to —Providing more pro- much effect on the core is- book provisions are impor- agreement “recognizes the to spend their money. But finish coursework more tections and disclosure for sues driving price increases. tant for solving the problem remarkable power of sun- Miller said it established an quickly by using summer students taking out private Those include competition of rising textbook prices. shine and transparency to important principle. term. loans. The bill also begins among colleges for the best Bruce Hildebrand, exec- empower consumers” and “We found it unaccept- —Expanding require- streamlining the complicat- faculty and facilities; fami- utive director for higher ed- “holds schools accountable able that the federal gov- ments for textbook pub- ed process of applying for lies’ willingness to pay for ucation for the Association for driving up prices” while ernment would continue lishers to share pricing in- federal student aid. big-name schools; and the of American Publishers, recognizing those that im- to make more and more formation with professors. As to be expected with a declining share of public which represents several prove access. resources available ... and Publishers also face the first 1,200-page bill, reaction has university budgets picked big textbook companies, Rep. George Miller, have the states walk away federal limits on their ability been mixed. College groups up by the states. said most publishers al- D-Calif., chairman of the from their responsibilities,” to “bundle” textbooks with welcome the changes to Pell “It will certainly be a list ready are doing what the House panel, said in an in- he said. “We put money supplementary materials, Grants, for instance, but not that no college or univer- bill requires, but his group terview that transparency on the top and they take it such as CDs, that students new requirements on data sity president will want to backed the changes in their will help students make from the bottom.”