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Full gallery »Snapshots September 8, 2011

  • Bryce Burchfield poses for an inspirational picture at Grandview Cemetery.
  • Zora Tyler took her granddaughter, Allison Tyler, to Hawaii for a graduation present. Pictured with hula dancers are, from left, Zora Nell Tyler, Christine Huskey and Allison Tyler.
  • WWII Veteran and Silver Star Medal recipient Joe Humphrey shows his Military Shadow Box to Blount County Veterans Service Officer Nathan Weinbaum while visiting the Blount County Veterans Affairs Office.
  • The 2011-12 Maryville High School dance team gathers for a photo. In the back row are Kelli Snyder, Haven Spanyer, Lynsey Atchley, Madeline Dean, Alexis Cable, Amy Kiningham and Mackenzie Tuggle. In the front are co-captains Kathlyn Collins and Brittany Rohver.
  • Cheryl Merritt, Cindy Millsaps, Susan Stout, Linda Boring, Terry Gardner and Kaye Walker enjoyed a murder mystery dinner cruise aboard The Star of Knoxville to celebrate Terry’s 50th birthday.
  • Peggy Miller Ervin celebrates her 70th birthday on Sept. 8.


Full gallery »2011 Russell Biven Summer Clayfest Tournament

  • Houston Smelcer, director of development for Helen Ross McNabb, goes over the rules before the 2011 Russell Biven Summer Clayfest Tournament starts.
  • Mickey Burns gives a safety talk before the teams take their positions at the 2011 Russell Biven Summer Clayfest Tournament.
  • Andy Hampson looks for the perfect shot.
  • Andy Shafer takes aim as Houston Smelcer and Rob Noyes look on.
  • Rob Noyes readies his gun at the 2011 Russell Biven Summer Clayfest Tournament.
  • Houston Smelcer, director of development for Helen Ross McNabb, gets his turn at the benefit shoot.


Full gallery »Cornerstone of Recovery Reunion 2011

  • Emma Chambliss, Mike Anderson, Christa and Darryll Hill look forward to a great day at the Cornerstone of Recovery reunion.
  • Davis Mitchell has the tunes for reunion entertainment.
  • Bill Broderick and Laddie Stinson work on the barbecue for reunion guests.
  • Addy Dunkelberger has some bouncing fun at the Cornerstone of Recovery reunion.
  • Lindy and Laura Capps enjoy their hotdogs while waiting for a turn in the bouncy house.
  • All smiles during reunion weekend are Leesah and Michell Greenidge.


Full gallery »Fred Forster Dedication

  • The Forster family pose in front of a plaque that honors the late Fred Forster at the plaza of the Clayton Center for the Arts. A gathering place with benches and planters were installed on the plaza in Fred Forster’s memory from monies donated in his name.
  • Carolyn Forster enjoys the view and the “blue skies” in the seating area on the Clayton Center for the Arts plaza that was built with donations given in memory of her late husband, Fred Forster.
  • Catching up with Rebecca Forster, center, at the dedication ceremony are friends Katherine Caputo, left, and Andrea May.
  • Carolyn Forster, Tom Bogart, Cathy Hammon and Rebecca Forster enjoy the celebration of Fred Forster’s memory.
  • Blount County Partnership CEO Bryan Daniels addresses those gathered at the ceremony to dedicate a gathering place with benches and planters in memory of Fred Forster as Eric Bellah, director of the Maryville Fund at Maryville College, listens.
  • Joe and Sue Dawson read the plaque at the Clayton Center for the Arts honoring Fred Forster.


Full gallery »"Comedy of Errors" at Blount County Library

  • Maryville twins Chandler Condrone, left, and Chase Condrone, right, get into the action with one of the leads from “Comedy of Errors,” Kevin Valasco, center.
  • Performing “A Comedy of Errors” on the lawn at the library are Tennessee Stage Co. actors Brian Bonner, Kevin Velasco, Joe Casterline and Nicholas Robinson.
  • Enjoying a lovely night for Shakespeare at the Blount County Public Library’s Shakespeare on the Lawn is Lexi Trigg.
  • Kevin Velasco and Jennifer Osborn help bring “Comedy of Errors” to life as members of the Tennessee Stage Company.
  • Katie Johnson, Ashley Babb and Sherrie Betty enjoy the night at the library.
  • Samantha Bennett and Gigi Maldonado spread out on the library lawn for some Shakespeare.


Full gallery »Snapshots September 1, 2011

  • Andrew Herman receives his winners trophy at the TGA Junior Golf Tour event held at Baneberry Country Club after shooting a 3 under par 33. Andrew Herman, 10, a student of Foothills Elementary, shot a 3 under par 33 in a Tennessee Golf Association event at Baneberry. He has tournament scores this year of 3 under at Baneberry, 2 under par 34 at Lake Haven Country Club in Athens and 1 under par 35 at Moccasin Bend in Chattanooga. Andrew also shot an even par 36 during the recent Knoxville Area TGA Tour Championship event at Egwani Farms.
  • Mary Blount Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and Elizabeth Paxton Houston Society Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.) participated in the 41st Annual Fourth of July celebration at James White Fort in Knoxville organized by the Stephen Holston Chapter Sons of the American Revolution. Pictured in front, from left, are Madeline Titlow, Tyler Byrd Gallostra, Madison Gallostra, Audrey Palladino, Julia Ann Palladino, Dylan Moya, Linda Jones, Lynda Williams , Christina Peters, Caleb Peters, Elaine Russell, Hannah Peters holding Rachel Stephan. In back, from left, are Patsy Ellis, Florence Byrd, Amanda Titlow, Linda Clark holding Elizabeth Titlow, Jeanne Porter, Gail White, Betty Porter, Paula Ross, Pat Reilly, Susan Baumgardner, Joan Bennett, Millie Peters, Charlotte Miller, Debra Wilson and Wanda Palladino.
  • Members of the Maryville-Alcoa Civitan Club helped to serve over 600 guests at the annual Special Olympics Hamburger Lunch Fundraiser on July 15 at First Baptist Church in Maryville. Civitan Club members are loyal supporters and volunteers at all Special Olympics activities in our community and even at the State level for skiing and ice skating at Ober Gatlinburg. Helping at the hamburger lunch are, in front from left, Suzanne Rhoden, Tammy Ferguson, Bridget Jenkins, Genny Kidd, Lynda Thurston and Anna Kay Morgan. In the back, from left, are Bob Ellsasser, Tom Begley, Deborah Quillen, Christy Walsh, Dennis Ryniec. Civitan is a worldwide, all-volunteer community service organization with a focus on serving people with developmental disabilities. The club meets at noon on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at Green Meadow Country Club. New members are always welcome.
  • Chloe Edmands, left, and Asha Green of Knoxville view the Coast Guard Cutter Ouachita during a recent visit to Fort Loudoun State Park. The Ouachita and crew, stationed in Chattanooga, periodically make trips to Knoxville surveying the navigable waterways. On their recent trip, they docked at the Park for a picnic sponsored by area Coast Guard Auxiliary units and their families.
  • The Tuckaleechee Garden Club July Yard of the Month was awarded to Kenneth and Jerilyn Myers of Townsend. The yard features dogwoods, daylilies, multiple iris, beds of pink coneflowers and gaura (whirling butterflies) and knock-out roses. In addition, a gorgeous vegetable garden is part of the landscaping and includes an asparagus bed. A swale made with hand-carried river rock borders the stone wall next to the flower beds near the driveway. The garden was selected by Tuckaleechee members Barbara Spence and Jane Caruso. Pictured near the driveway flower bed is Jerilyn Myers.
  • Thirty-four rising eighth graders from Eagleton, Heritage, and Maryville Middle Schools participated in the eighth annual Youth Leadership Adventure Camp July 10-15 at Camp Wesley Woods sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Maryville. While at camp, the campers learned about various aspects of leadership and how to become better school and community leaders. With the help of Camp Wesley Woods counselors and resource staff, campers challenged themselves by rock climbing, zip-lining, hiking, and canoeing. Guest speakers, including State Sen. Doug Overbey, Brenda Sellers, Roger Murphy, Diana Lovelace (Maryville College), Tim Richardson, and Vincent Charlow discussed the importance of good leadership, character, and communication. The campers used their new leadership skills to plan service projects for their schools and community. Maryville Kiwanian Camp Director Randy Allen lauded these campers as “the best yet.”


Full gallery »Jerry Rice at the Maryville/Alcoa Football Game

  • Jerry Rice, center, talks with Maryville coach George Quarles as School Resource Officer George Parker looks on.
  • NFLHall of Famer Jerry Rice poses with the Maryville High School cheerleaders prior to the game.
  • Winners of the United Way Go Big or Go Home Champions Tailgate competition celebrate their victory. The winners were Bull and Butts and Pork Force One. Two captains from each team go to meet Jerry Rice and received signed footballs.
  • Rebel quarterback Patton Robinette (4) and tight end Logan Winders meet Jerry Rice before the coin toss.
  • Jerry Rice signs a copy of the Blount Today Game Program at the Alcoa/Marvyille game on Saturday.
  • Jerry Rice jokes with Maryville assistant coach Mike White and son Chase.


Full gallery »Stars of Tomorrow Basketball Camp 2011

  • Chad Keller, left, and Cody Phillips practice during the Stars of Tomorrow camp.
  • Trazel Silvers gives the boys some coaching during the Stars of Tomorrow basketball camp.
  • Ayanna Silvers plays in the basketballs during the Stars of Tomorrow basketball camp.
  • Playing with former Lady Vol Cait McMahan, left, are Halle Pickens, center, and Kiaryn Dean.
  • Greg Dennis shows off during the Stars of Tomorrow basketball camp.
  • Elijah and Marty Story practice together during the Stars of Tomorrow basketball camp.


Full gallery »Rockford Fun Day 2011

  • Rob and Trissie Foister show their support for the Rockford Tigers football program at the community day fundraiser.
  • Kenny Carter, Zakeira Carter and Tosha Bates came to the Rockford Fun Day to support the sports programs.
  • Owen Miller got a little “color” to highlight his hair at the Rockford Fun Day.
  • William Thomas takes aim in a game of darts.
  • Shelby Carwell tries out the princess hat she made.
  • Alexis and Madison Evans join Casey White in one of the vendor’s booths at the Rockford Fun Day.


Full gallery »Blount Memorial Foundation reception for Jessica Stith

  • The Foundation team -- Jane Andrews, Dawn Spangler, Jessica Stith and Judy Clabough -- take a minute from greeting guests to pose for an office photo.
  • Mary Caylor, victim witness coordinator with the Blount County District Attorney’s Office, talks with Jessica Stith at her reception.
  • Blount County District Attorney General Mike Flynn visits with Blount Memorial Foundation Executive Director Jane Andrews and Community Outreach Coordinator Judy Clabough.
  • Congratulating Jessica Stith on her new position is Alcoa Fire Marshal Darren Stinnett.
  • Jessica Stith talks with Maryville Police Chief Tony Crisp.
  • Fifth Judicial Drug Task Force Supervisor Ron Talbott, left, and Maj. Greg Cooke with the Maryville Police Department, right, welcome Jessica Stith to her new position.


Full gallery »Rep. Bob Ramsey Campaign Kickoff 2011

  • State Rep. Art Swann, left, and Keith McCord, right, came to show their support for State Rep. Bob Ramsey.
  • Friend and supporter Ernie Blankenship talks with State Rep. Bob Ramsey at the reception.
  • Fran and Dave Bennett get a laugh from Rep. Bob Ramsey at a reception to announce Ramsey’s re-election campaign for state representative.
  • Sam, Gina and Tim Helton enjoy talking about with State Rep. Bob Ramsey about his re-election campaign.
  • Coming out to support the candidate are Bobbie and Fred Hoyos, left, with Margaret and State Rep. Bob Ramsey, and Blount County Register of Deeds Phyllis Crisp, right.
  • Kathy Wilbanks and State Rep. Bob Ramsey enjoy some conversation during the reception.


Full gallery »Blount County Animal Shelter Volunteers

  • Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Edwards gives Lebo a little love.
  • Volunteer Brittany Bell plays with a 6 week old puppy at the Blount County Animal Shelter.
  • Tia Cooper Ridout spends a little time with Louise at the Blount County Animal Shelter.
  • An adoptable kitten from Blount County Animal Shelter.
  • Emily Straquadine and Kim Stokes give Historia a little attention.
  • Kim Stokes gives Chevy and Saffron some exercise.


Full gallery »United Way 2011 Campaign Kickoff

  • United Way Board chair Kevin Painter jokes with State Court of Criminal Appeals Judge D. Kelly Thomas at the United Way Kickoff Breakfast at the Airport Hilton. The Campaign Cabinet and United Way Board all wore orange and white Live United T-shirts.
  • United Way CEO Michelle Hankes talks with Steve White at the kickoff breakfast.
  • Coming out to support United Way are Larry Brown, Kyle Camp, Hoy Grimm, Maryville College President Tom Bogart and Brenda Sellers.
  • Members of the United Way Campaign Cabinet include Judith Craw, Matthew Bryan, Katherine Best Caputo, Campaign Chair Lea Anne Law and Board Chair Kevin Painter (standing), Sherri Gardner Howell, David Lazar and Wilson Borden.
  • Ready to ask the community to “Stand Up” for United Way are Campaign committee members Tom Hatcher, Bill McLain, Melissa Thompson, Jim Ford, Brenda Sellers, Debra Whaley and David Conner.
  • “District Attorney” Michelle Hankes reads the charges against the campaign chairs as Judge D. Kelly Thomas reacts in the “L.A. Law” skit at the opening breakfast.


Full gallery »Methane Gas Recovery at Blount County Landfill

  • The gas recovery and power generation system at the Maryville Alcoa Blount County Landfill was built by Energyne Power Systems.
  • Mike Fontinell takes a look at the Caterpillar engine which powers the electric generator.
  • Victoria Ludwig with the Environmental Protection Agency talks with State Sen. Doug Overbey at the ribbon cutting for the gas recovery and power generation system at the landfill.
  • Doing the honors at the ribbon cutting are Roy Painter, Ron White, J.R. Pugh, Jay Buchanan, William Brinker, David Leverton, Maryville Mayor Tom Taylor, Alcoa Mayor Don Mull, Victoria Ludwig, State Sen. Doug Overbey, J.C. Franklin, Mike Fontinell, State Rep. Bob Ramsey, Gerald Kirby and State Rep. Art Swann. Jay Buchanan has the distinction of having worked at the landfill for 35 years.
  • Alcoa Mayor Don Mull talks to those gathered for the ribbon cutting about the gas recovery system.
  • Kenny Wiggins, director of Public Works and Engineering for the City of Alcoa, told guests that the idea for the gas recovery project started three years ago.


Full gallery »MC Highland Happenings 2011

  • Maryville College junior Jerica Johnson signs up for an online account at Y-12 Federal Credit Union with the help of Josh Feist.
  • Dr. Tom Bogart, president of Maryville College, enjoys the booths and visiting students at Highland Happenings on Wednesday, Aug. 24.
  • A spin of the wheel by Lenny’s Sub Shop manager Crystal Martin, right, earns Maryville College senior Nicole Verdino a free treat or discount at the restaurant.
  • Sara Jean Phillipe and Onyeka Ononye talk to Kathleen Puckett about the organization A View from Within at Maryville College’s Highland Happenings.
  • Maryville College sophomore Thomas Sykes gets Papa Johns information from Keith Thompson.
  • Maryville College sophomore Katie Fair talks with Brian Wendel, Tammy Ferguson and Donnelle Collins from BankEast.


Full gallery »Military aircraft evacuated to ANG

  • A U.S. Marine AV-8B Harrier stops at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard after a coastal evacuation in anticipation of Hurricane Irene.
  • A U.S. Marine AV-8B Harrier stops at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard after a coastal evacuation in anticipation of Hurricane Irene.
  • A U.S. Marine AV-8B Harrier stops at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard after a coastal evacuation in anticipation of Hurricane Irene.
  • U.S. Navy Apache helicopter
  • The U.S. Navy MH53 Sea Stallion
  • A U.S. Marine Corps C130

U.S. Navy and Marine aircraft flew into McGhee Tyson Air National Guard base in Alcoa after evacuation from the eastern coast in preparation for Hurricane Irene.



Full gallery »Snapshots August 25, 2011

  • The 2011 Alcoa Youth Baseball 6U Champions are the Red Sox. Team members include: Ryder Jones, Austin Fielder, Aaron Maples, Samuel Shepherd, Hunter Ogle, Tristen Hill, Blake West, Brayden Morgan, Seth Elmendorf, Lukas Rhoades, Madison Price, Coaches Ken Elmendorf, Rod Ray, Bryan Rhoades and Kevin Hill. Not pictured is Ashley Hodges.
  • Alexandra Montgomery enjoys her first beach trip.
  • Eleven members of the Maryville-Alcoa Flying Dolphins swim team competed in the Atomic Kids Triathlon at Oak Ridge on Saturday, July 16. The Atomic Kids Triathlon, sponsored by the Oak Ridge Track Club, consists of a 200 meter swim, a 2 mile bike ride, and a 1 mile run. Athletes shown following the event include front, from left: Lauren Eccles (overall top female finisher in junior division), Kristen Schultze (3rd place in female 7-8 division), Karie Schultze (2nd place in female 7-8 division), Ethan Hathcock (6th place in the male 9-10 division), Seth Jinks (overall top male finisher in junior division), Rachel Eccles (2nd place in female 11-12 division), back, from left: Katrina Eccles (1st place in female 13-14 division), Bree Eccles (2nd place in female 13-14 division and fastest overall swimmer for all divisions, male and female), Sadie Counts (5th place in female 13-14 division), Anna Hathcock (6th place in female 13-14 division) and Jacob Wimmer (1st place in male 11-12 division).
  • The Food Connection got a boost from Food Lion Browns Creek recently when the Food Lion Foundation made a $3,000 donation to help less fortunate families in Blount County. Making the check presentation to Dean Moss, center, president of the Food Connection, are John Walla, store manager; and Lisa Cody, customer service manager.
  • Cathy De La Cuesta gets a visit from Lorelai and “Crackers.”
  • Melissa Nance, executive director for Friends of Literacy, joined an elite group of women Thursday night, Aug. 18, as she was chosen for one of six 2011 Tribute to Women awards by the YWCA of Knoxville. The announcement came at a gala event at the Bijou Theatre attended by more than 550 guests. Congratulating Melissa is Mick Reed, a Friends of Literacy board member. Tribute to Women began in 1985 and annually honors outstanding women for their contributions to community, equality, empowerment and being an agent for change.


Full gallery »United Way RIO Movie Screening

  • The Hankes family came out to see a movie and support United Way. From left are Keegan, Rory, Michael and Michelle Hankes. Michelle is executive director of United Way of Blount County.
  • Rylee Huffstetler and Teresa Rasar are ready to take in the movie “Rio.”
  • Sherry Reagan, director of Human Resources for East Tennessee Medical Group, greets Jessica and Addison Hinchee at the Palace Theater for the showing of the family-friendly movie, “Rio.”
  • Tyler and Alicia Lowery and Ada Cogburn scope out their seats for the movie “Rio.”
  • Debbie and Kamryn Hunt and Emily Wade are excited about the movie “Rio.”
  • Sherry Reagan, Ron German and Michelle Hankes welcome guests to United Way Movie Night at the Palace Theater, sponsored by East Tennessee Medical Group. Ron German is chief executive officer of the ETMG and Sherry Reagan is director of human resources.


Full gallery »United Way DENSO Hamburger Lunch

  • Volunteering at the United Way Public Service “On the Road” Hamburger Luncheon are Rebecca Brackett, Martha King, Melissa Burns and Tori Clute.
  • It took a host of volunteers to add a second Public Service Hamburger Luncheon. Assisting Alecia Millsaps, left, and Steve Seagle, right, with their meals are Angie Kizer and Jeff Graves.
  • Marianne Ferris and Nikki Hayes sell lunch tickets to Denso team members Jerry Johnson and Jeff Shields.
  • Brenda Sellers, Carolyn White and Jean Williamson keep up with the money and donations at their stations.
  • Chad Filbach gets good service from United Way ticket sellers Brenda Sellers and Carolyn White.
  • Jake Jacobs and Jacob Rogers wait to buy their lunch ticket for the United Way Hamburger Luncheon “On the Road” at Denso.


Full gallery »Trillium Cove Spring Art Walk

  • Peter Mueller, Bud and Mary Grace McCaffery, Alica and Gary Bors stroll through the Trillium Cove Shopping Center during their spring Art Walk.
  • Judy Clark browses through some prints.
  • The Brollairs enjoy a day of artwork and unique shops at the Trillium Cove Art Walk. From left are Sarah Grace, Annella, Holden Brollair, Barbara O’Reilly and Emme Brolliar.
  • Billy Reynolds keeps busy with a new wood carving during the Trillium Cove spring Art Walk.
  • Brenda Martell brought her work from her home in Nashville to the celebration of the arts at Trillium Cove.
  • Blake Hopper gets his fill from the crawfish boil at the Trillium Cove Art Walk.



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