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Full gallery »Litter Law Forum

  • Relaxing for a few moments during the litter law forum at Ruby Tuesday Lodge are, from left, Josh Collins, Keep Blount Beautiful board member, Sabrina DeVault, Ijams Nature Center and Courtney Washburn.
  • Charlene DeSha, executive director of Keep Blount Beautiful, shares her thoughts on progress in keeping litter off roadsides and said February saw a larger than expected number of volunteers picking up trash on roadsides.
  • Anne Klebenow, project leader/staff communications and publications with Denso Manufacturing Tennessee, and Emily Straquadine share a few moments of conversation during the keep Blount Beautiful litter law forum at Ruby Tuesday Lodge.
  • Glennis Monday, litter officer with Campbell County Sheriff’s Office, shares his thoughts on how his county was able to curtail littering and enforce litter laws.
  • From left, Blount County General Sessions Judge Bill Brewer, Maryville Police Chief Tony Crisp and Angie Luckie, City of Maryville director of Engineering and Public Works, listen during the litter law forum organized by Keep Blount Beautiful.


Full gallery »Snapshots March 4, 2010

  • Enjoying the Alcoa Middle School Homecoming are, from left, Abbie Burchfield, Leila Bangash, Bethany Massie, Homecoming Queen Kayla Newman, Hannah Troutt, Tara Shields and Rachel Hamby.
  • Maryville residents Stuart and Mason Trenda rang in the New Year under Atlanta’s Georgia Dome thanks to the Chick-fil-A restaurant in Alcoa. The father-son pair won the restaurant’s Bowl in the Box contest and two tickets to the Chick-fil-A Bowl in which the Virginia Tech Hokies defeated the University of Tennesse Volunteers 37-14.
  • Christiana Fe Elfstrom and Kory Anderson Jones will be married on March 5 at Everett Hills Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. Christiana is the daughter of Matt and Karen Elfstrom of Maryville and Kory is the son of Phil and Karen Jones also of Maryville. Christiana attends Pellissippi State and teaches at Ebenezer Children’s Academy. Kory attends the University of Tennessee and works at Blount Discount Pharmacy.
  • DeAnna Lois Etchison, a sophomore at Maryville High School, celebrated her “Sweet Sixteen” birthday on Jan. 9 with a 1950s theme “Sock Hop” at Chilhowee Club, inviting a few of her close friends. In lieu of gifts, this giving individual asked for donations of non-perishable food to be given to the Second Harvest Food Bank in Knoxville. Her friends responded in such a positive way that a trunk full of food was given to those in need. DeAnna would like to challenge others to reach out to those in need and do the same this year during their personal birthday celebrations.
  • Officers from the Air National Guard 119th Command and Control Squadron present a check for $5,000 to Eddie Mannis, chairman of HonorAir Knoxville. This is the second year the Squadron selected HonorAir as the recipient of the proceeds of their annual fundraising event. HonorAir flies World War II veterans to Washington, D.C., to see the World War II Memorial built in their honor. The organization will take its 7th flight in April. Pictured are, from left, Eddie Mannis, president of Prestige Cleaners, Master Sgt. George Purdy, 2nd Lt. Matthew McKeen, 2nd Lt. Chris Hannifin and Lt. Col. David Evans, Squadron Commander.
  • Keely JoAnn Downey really loves her Goldfish.


Full gallery »Snapshots February 25, 2010

  • Over the Christmas break, the Alcoa Stars AAU Travel Basketball Team 12 + under won first place in the 2009 EKBL Holiday Classic in Knoxville. They are coached by Vic McClanahan. Pictured are, back row from left, Matthew McClurg, Caelan Evans, Mitchell McClurg and Izzy Gilbert; front row, from left, Cameron Woody, Mason Mcclanahan, Caleb Woody and Derek Phillips.
  • Jude Aris Wasinger, son of Brian and Amanda Gulliford Wasinger, grandson of Martin and Nancy Thompson Ward and great grandson of Warren and Bobbie Thompson, was born Dec. 8, 2009, at Park West Hospital, weighing 9 lb 10 oz. Jude is pictured here at 8-days-old holding onto his hat.
  • Mark Phillips takes a moment from work at the Foothills Fall Festival to pose for a photo with Carolyn Trentham.
  • As part of the American Indian report at the January 2010 meeting of the Mary Blount DAR, Paulette Stepp displayed the Flag of Valor stitched by her husband’s grandmother, Inez Stepp, a Cherokee Indian from Oklahoma, during WWII in honor of her son who is represented by the large star. Pictured are Lynda Williams, Delores Thomas, Paulette Stepp and Charlotte Miller.
  • Three soldiers from Fort Benning in Georgia visit with Lisa Thomas Salon to pick up the “Hugs For Our Soldiers” Christmas bags that will be sent to Afganistan.
  • The Raiders Pee Wee football team and parents volunteered on a cold Saturday morning to help landscape a Habitat for Humanity house.


Full gallery »MHS WBHS Basketball Girls

  • Maryville’s Kylie Whaley and William Blount’s Katie Wheeler position for a rebound during a Region 2AAA semifinal on Monday at Maryville.
  • Maryville High School sophomore Miranda Maples erupted for a career-high 29 points to help the Lady Rebels rally past William Blount.
  • Lady Governor sophomore Tatum Burstrom strokes a 3 during a big first half for William Blount.
  • sophomore point guard Sarah Wilson orchestrated a Lady Governor offense that put Maryville under heavy pressure on Monday.
  • Junior Alex Breazeale knocked down a pair of huge, second-half 3-pointers for the Lady Rebels.


Full gallery »Mountain Challenge at Maryville College

  • Participating in Mountain Challenge at Maryville College are, front from left, Matt Tally, Matt Fowler, Mike Brewer, David Gregory and Amanda Leatherwood; back, from left, are, David Baumann, Chris Frerry, Bruce Guilluame and Jason Rowe.
  • William Blount High School head boys basketball coach David Baumann leads a procession of blind-folded coaches.
  • William Blount High School coaches see what students in the Senior Athlete Leadership Academy will experience as each coach helps another through a portion of the Mountain Challenge obstacle course.
  • softball coach Amanda Leatherwood and head girls basketball coach Matt Fowler pause for a moment during the “focus and teamwork” section of the Mountain Challenge course.
  • William Blount High School head football coach David Gregory, left, looks on as head boys basketball coach David Baulman raises his hand as they go through Mountain Challenge at Maryville College.


Full gallery »John Templeton Reception

  • Blount County Commission candidate John Templeton gets a look at Savanah Landfather, held by her mother, Theresa.
  • John Templeton, center, shares his thoughts with Don Douglas, left, and Dan Cap.
  • Bob Miller, left, talks with Blount County Commission candidate John Templeton at a recent reception. Templeton is running on the Republican ticket for District 8, Seat A.
  • John Templeton, left, listens to Rosemary Cap’s concerns during a reception at Music Row.
  • John C. Templeton talks with those gathered at Music Row to hear his thoughts on his campaign for Blount County Commission. Templeton is running on the Republican ticket for District 8, Seat A.


Full gallery »10 Dollar Club Superbowl Party

  • John and Vicki Hinkle and Joe and Jane Andrews pose for a picture during a Super Bowl commercial break at the $10 Club party. Jane brought along her shaker to show her loyalty to the Saints.
  • Relaxing on the couch while watching the Super Bowl at a $10 Club party are Katy and Tim Kellems and Jonathan Sitzlar.
  • Host for the Super Bowl party Dr, Wally Werner did some cookin’ for the crowd -- New Orleans style. Enjoying a bowl are Kay Overbey, president of the $10 Club, and James Clark.
  • Gathered around one of the televisions at Wally Werner’s home for a $10 Club Super Bowl Party are, seated, Brian Tuggle and Susan Hirche; and, standing from left, William Kuhn, Bob Hirche, Dale Huddleston and Dr. Jerry Heiny.
  • Celebrating with hosts Nan Taylor and Dr. Wally Werner, center, at the $10 Club Super Bowl Party are Nancy and David Noel, Sen. Doug Overbey and Dr. Bill and Elizabeth Moore.


Full gallery »Special Olympics Power Lifting

  • Alex Campbell competes in the Power Partners Power Lifting Competition and Special Olympics Fundraiser.
  • Chelsea Taylor gets into a stance while power lifting in the Power Partners Power Lifting Competition and Special Olympics Fundraiser.
  • Helping raise money for Special Olympics at the Power Partners Power Lifting Competition is Adrian McGhee.
  • Brian Linnenfelter competes in the open competition portion of the Power Partners Power Lifting Competition and Special Olympics Fundraiser.
  • Daniel Priest competes in the Special Olympics portion of the Power Partners Power Lifting Competition and Special Olympics Fundraiser.
  • Sarah Kapoor looks up as she prepares to lift on Saturday, Feb. 27, at Foothills Mall.


Full gallery »Heritage Center Hurry Back Spring Fling

  • Bettie Hill from Friendsville checks out the selection of children’s books at the Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center during the “Hurry Back Spring Fling.”
  • Carney Ivey eyes some of the decorations on a Christmas tree at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center “Hurry Back Spring Fling.”
  • Heritage Center visitors Bekah White, left, and Laura Ivey inspect some of the items used for every day living in Cades Cove years ago before the National Park was formed and people moved from the area.
  • Fay and Roger Robbins get in out of the cold and enjoy the “Hurry Back Spring Fling” at the Heritage Center on the weekend of Feb. 12-13.
  • Vic Aloisio checks out a steam engine on display at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center


Full gallery »MHS Hello Dolly

  • Everyone loves Dolly (Kristina Conner). On hand to sing her praises at the dress rehearsal are, from left, Lucas Johnson, Jordan Young, Will Shaffer, Dolly (Kristina Conner), Seth Roseman, Allen Frisco and Steven McNelly.
  • Performing a song from the musical “Hello Dolly!” are, from left, Emma Wright, Caddie Orr, Danielle Braddy, Chelsea Pierce and Morgan Winegar.
  • Members of the cast of “Hello Dolly!” take to the stage for a dress rehearsal in the auditorium at Maryville High School.
  • Emma Wright, left, and Alex Ackerman recite lines from “Hello Dolly!”.
  • Chloe Lee, left, and Stevie Morrison share a scene in “Hello Dolly!”
  • Performing a scene from “Hello Dolly!” are, from left, Tre Slezak, Brie Sison, Davis Shoulders and Allison Short.


Full gallery »Harmony Adoption Chillin for Children

  • Brian Buuck, Chief Operating Officer of Ridgeview Mental Health, reacts as he wades into the cold water of the Little River.
  • This “Chillin’ for the Children” participant splashes around while enduring the frigid water of the Little River
  • John Mark Toomey of Omni Visions does a back dive into the Little River during the “Chillin’ for the Children” event.
  • The team from Helen Ross McNabb Center give a cheer during the “Chillin’ for the Children” event at the Little River in Walland.
  • Pam Wolf, CEO of Harmony Adoptions, greets Knoxville Mayor and candidate for governor Bill Haslam and Cathy Ackermann during the “Chillin’ for the Children” event.
  • Clay McCoy of Youth Villages prepares to plunge into the frigid waters of the Little River.


Full gallery »MMS Beauty Review Competition

  • Maryville Middle School teacher Justin Cook is crowned Ms. Maryville Middle School during a womanless beauty competition to raise money for the American Red Cross’ relief efforts in Haiti.
  • The five judges for the “beauty review” competition, included, from left, Maria Coulter, Kellie Walker, Karen Dunn, Kim Taylor and Gena Damron.
  • Ms. Walk like a Man – Aaron Walker – entertains the students during the competition at Maryville Middle School to raise funds for Haiti.
  • Accepting the check for funds raised by the students for Haiti are, from left, Principal Linda McGinley, Maria Coulter, Madeline Ingram, Chris Davis with the Blount County Chapter of the American Red Cross, Valerie Lowe and Kellie Walker. The students added another $800 to the total from their Womanless Beauty Review contest.
  • Ms. Fishin’ Fanatic – David Clark – draws a laugh from students during the competition at Maryville Middle School.
  • Ms. Back to the Future – Rob Kuban -- struts her stuff for the judges during the Womanless Beauty Review pageant at Maryville Middle School.


Full gallery »2010 Starlight Awards Gala

  • Maryville High School principal Mike Casteel, left, listens as Brian Tuggle interviews him as he walks the red carpet at the entrance to the Capitol Theater for the Maryville City Schools Foundation Starlight Awards.
  • Connie and John Huffman share a moment together before the Starlight Awards begin.
  • Gus Zacharias and Monica Gawet enjoy the Starlight Awards.
  • Dr. Craig and Debbie Jarvis relax together during the Starlight Awards.
  • Sharing good conversation and a great evening are, from left, Steve Heatherly, Rick Wilson, Tammy Wilson, Mike Casteel, Joan Jenkins, Doug Jenkins and Merit Heatherly
  • State Appeals Court Judge D. Kelly Thomas, left, and Scott Maddux, owner of Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson and Buell, chat for a few minutes during the Starlight Awards.


Full gallery »PetSafe donation to SMACF

  • Celebrating the $250,000 donation from PetSafe to the Smoky Mountain Animal Care Foundation are, from left, SMACF president Chris Protzman, Blount County Mayor Jerry Cunningham, PetSafe founder Randy Boyd, Chris Chandler and Willie Wallace.
  • Chris Protzman, president of Smoky Mountain Animal Care Foundation, congratulates Randy Boyd, founder of PetSafe, on making a $250,000 donation to the foundation to complete the adoption portion of the Blount County Animal Shelter.
  • Steve Jennings, Blount County’s new finance director, holds a puppy ready to be adopted during the press conference announcing a $250,000 donation to the Smoky Mountain Animal Care Foundation.
  • These puppies at the Blount County Animal Shelter are ready to find good homes.
  • The Blount County Animal Shelter on Currie Avenue in Maryville will soon have the Phase II portion complete with educational, surgery and adoption facilities.
  • Whitney Shannon holds an 8-month-old kitten named Prissy that is ready to be adopted.


Full gallery »Girl Scouts Father/Daughter Dance

  • Kaitlyn Tinker, 7, and dad, Steve Tinker, share a tender moment during the annual Girls Scouts Father/Daughter Dance.
  • Andie Marie Jones, left, and Pruett Maddux have some fun with the rose petals at the Girl Scouts Father/Daughter Dance.
  • Sarah Phillippi and her dad, David Phillippi, “cut a rug” during the Father/Daughter Dance.
  • Having fun dancing together are, from left, Abby Cowan, 7; Mariah Hollenkamp, 6; Emily Jones, 6; and Erin Gardner, 8.
  • Katie Thompson gets dipped by her dad, Randy Thompson.
  • Brooke Hurst gets spun by her dad, Michael Hurst, during the annual Girls Scouts Father/Daughter Dance.


Full gallery »Ed Mitchell Reception

  • Ed Mitchell, Republican candidate for county mayor, chats with John Arnold during a reception at the Blount County Public Library.
  • Judy Dixon, left, meets Ed Mitchell as the candidate’s wife and son, Kim and Jordan Mitchell listen.
  • Ken Myers, left, greets Paul Bales, center, and Ed Mitchell, candidate for the Republican nomination for Blount County mayor.
  • John and Erma Coffey share a few moments of conversation with Ed Mitchell, candidate for the Republican nomination for Blount County mayor.
  • Karen Swager gets a hug from former Maryville Fire Chief and current candidate for the Republican nomination for Blount County mayor Ed Mitchell.
  • Taking part in lively conversation during the reception at the Blount County Public are, from left, Raymond Kerry, former Fire Chief Ed Mitchell, son Jordan Mitchell, Karen Swager and Fred Mize.


Full gallery »Coulter School Groundbreaking

  • Breaking ground on the new Coulter Grove Intermediate School are, from left, U.S. Assistant Treasury Secretary Dan Tangherlini, Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Tennessee Department of Education field service director Ron Blaylock, State Sen. Doug Overbey, State Rep. Joe McCord, State Rep. Bob Ramsey, Maryville Mayor Tom Taylor, Maryville City Manager Greg McClain, Maryville City School Board Chair Christi Sayles and Maryville City Schools director Stephanie Thompson.
  • Maryville Mayor Tom Taylor addresses those gathered at the Coulter Grove Intermediate School groundbreaking.
  • Maryville City Schools director Stephanie Thompson talks about how the Coulter Grove Intermediate School project planning began in 2002.
  • State Rep. Joe McCord praises state officials for picking the City of Maryville School System for a $19 million bond.
  • State Rep. Bob Ramsey praises state officials for being on top of the process in how they picked which school systems received federal stimulus funds.
  • State Sen. Doug Overbey thanks state officials for choosing Maryville for a $19 million Qualified School Construction Bond.


Full gallery »Snapshots February 18, 2010

  • Celebrating after winning the Winterfest 2010 15s Championship are, back row, coach Robert Jones, Brooklyn Howard, Lexi Saddler, Katie Miller, Jordyn Garrison, Taylor Dennis, Callie Kennedy, Shelby Buck and coach Kate Poeppelman; front row, Kendra Swafford, Mary Allison Capps and Ciera Lagrange.
  • Members of the General James Longstreet Chapter, Children of the Confederacy, visited historic Old Gray Cemetery. Pictured in front of the Civil War Trail Marker are, from left, Tyler Byrd-Gallostra, Cheyenne Miller, Vicky Moya, Florence Byrd and Madison Gallostra.
  • Sammy Pero, Cameron Thomas and Zac Fox participate in the Battle at Fort Dickerson in Knoxville. They are all members of the Sam Davis Chapter of the Children of the Confederacy. Cameron is chapter president, and he is 2nd vice president of the state division. Sammy is a chapter officer.
  • Carolyn Trentham and Scott Hinds stop for a photo at the Foothills Fall Festival last October. Scott is a member of the band Pistol Creek Catch of the Day.
  • Several members of the Mary Blount DAR visited with Grayce Cabage on her 90th Birthday on Dec. 17. Grayce is a past regent of the chapter and has served in many other roles during her long membership of the chapter. Pictured are Lynda Williams, Charlotte Miller, Grayce Cabage, Miller Peters, Debra Wilson and Elaine Russell.
  • Best friends Jack and Harley curl up on the couch for a nap. They are the dogs of Steve and Tessa Wildsmith.


Full gallery »MHS 2010 Valentine's Concert

  • Bill Robinson conducts the Maryville High School Orchestra during their annual Valentine Concert.
  • Adam and Austin Loo perform with the MHS Orchestra as the concert gets in full swing at the Clayton Center for the arts.
  • Enjoying the afternoon concert at the soon-to-be-completed Clayton Center for the Arts are, from left, Christen Waddell, Laura Peterson, Kathrin Waddell and Tiffany Price.
  • Vickie and Katie Russell, left, enjoy the Valentine’s Day concert along with Dallas Bayless.
  • Maryville Mayor Tom Taylor welcomes the guests to the first public performance at the new Clayton Center for the Arts.
  • Sharing a smile during the Sunday afternoon concert are Bo and Shirley Henry.


Full gallery »MC Men/Women Basketball

  • Maryville College junior Alexis Rouvelas looks to make the entry pass in a game against Carson-Newman earlier this season. Maryville hosts rival Piedmont College in a men’s and women’s doubleheader in the regular-season finale Saturday at Boydson Baird Gymnasium.
  • Junior Paige Sevier is shooting a red-hot 47 percent from 3-point range this season.
  • Maryville coach Todd Wright has assembled a remarkably balanced team in his second season at the helm.
  • Junior Eryk Watson, a preseason All-American, is joined at center court by his mom, Terri McKay, earlier this season during ceremonies honoring Watson reaching 1,000 points in his Maryville.
  • Sophomore Jordan Damron fuels Maryville’s attack with a team-leading 4.1 assists per game.
  • Senior point guard Alicia Brown pushes the ball through traffic for the Lady Scots.



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