Clay shoot raises $48,000 for children’s centers

(Left to right) Kellie Walker, executive director for the Children’s Center for Scott and Fentress County, Jared Effler, district attorney general and Tracie Davis, executive director for the Children’s Center for Campbell, Claiborne and Union County.  

MARYVILLE, TN (WLAF) – On Sept. 27, the 8^th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office hosted the Fourth Annual  Clays for Children Sporting Clays Tournament at Chilhowee Sportsman’s Club in Maryville in an effort to raise money to support the children’s centers of the 8^th Judicial District, comprised of Campbell, Claiborne, Fentress, Scott, and Union counties. The event grew from 66 teams last year to 82 teams this year and featured 328 shooters. According to the Chilhowee Sportsman’s Club, this event has grown to one of the area’s largest benefit shoots.The children’s centers of the 8^th Judicial District serve  hundreds of children each year, and work closely with local law enforcement and the District Attorney Generals’ Office.  They assist with medical examinations, forensic interviews, counseling and therapy.  The services they provide help to ensure justice is served upon the perpetrator of crimes against children and help victims through their counseling services.  “The children’s centers are an integral part of the work we do in prosecuting child abuse cases,” according to  Effler.

Effler developed the idea of a sporting clays tournament four years ago in an effort to find a unique fundraising opportunity that could bring people together from across the district and benefit the children’s centers.

“The event has grown exponentially since our inaugural tournament and I am still amazed and humbled by the continued support we receive from private individuals, law enforcement, local businesses and corporations for this great event,” Effler said. The District Attorney General’s Office is pleased to announce that this year’s Clays for Children Sporting Clays Tournament netted $48,000.00 to support the children’s centers of the 8^th Judicial District.  Everyone involved had a great time for an even greater cause.

Tournament Results Are As Follows:

 FIRST FLIGHT

Course A

1^st Place – Stowers Machinery – Participants Tony Parkerson, Andrew Sturgill, Ron Dilbeck and Lester Gann with total score of 347.

2^nd Place – Terry’s Pharmacy – Participants Justin Wilson, Tommy Overton and Robbie Allen with total score of 238 out of 300.

Course B

1st Place – Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department – Participants Seth Miracle, Jacob Engle, Winston Middleton and Rocky White with a total score of 347.

2^nd Place – Potters – Participants Aaron Potter, Hayden Potter, Adam Young and Nick Botts with total score of 336.

SECOND FLIGHT

Course A

1^st Place – LaFollette Mine Supply – Participants Billy Ball, Ron Dilbeck, Kray Vinsant and Tony Parkerson with total score of 353.

2^nd Place – Caryville Mishaps – Participants James McCall, Adam Southern, Josh Nickles and Taylor Mills with total score of 284.

Course B

1^st Place – Powell Valley Electric Cooperative – Participants Maynard Brooks, Mike Harvey, Paul Downing and Edward Allen with total score of 328.

2^nd Place – Sumiriko – Participants Tim Shrout, Murphy Miller, Will Prewitt and Ray Lawson with total score of 312.

THIRD FLIGHT

Course A

1^st Place – Volunteer Marine – Participants Durand Carmony, Gabe Howard, Robert Dial and Jason Lankford with total score of 281.

2^nd Place – Tri County Cycle – Participants Kenzie Dilbeck, Jordan McDearman, Andrew Sturgill and Richard Nelson with total score of 276.

Course B

1^st Place – Ball Event Center – Participants Billy Ball, Ron Dilbeck, Kray Vinsant and Terry Lewis with total score of 374.

2^nd Place – Dead Pair – Participants Lester Gann, Dean Munkers, David Hipps, and Charles Spressor with total score of 362.

Overall high individual scores for the tournament were:

Course A – Billy Ball with a score of 99

Course B – Ron Dilbeck with a score of 98

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 10/21/2019-6AM)