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AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD TDOT at Gibbs The Tennessee Department of Transportation will conduct a highway design meeting 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, in the cafeteria of Gibbs Elementary School, 7715 Tazewell Pike, to discuss intersection improvements at Tazewell Pike (SR-331) and Emory Road (SR-131). The public meeting will include a short presentation and a question and answer period. TDOT reps will outline the proposed improvement and tentative schedule.

Highlighting KCS’ procedure for calling off school By Jake Mabe

ime was, or so a colleague’s joke goes, the way Knox County Schools used to decide whether to delay or call off schools was when (former deputy and interim superPrivate middle school intendent) Roy Mullins looked up into the sky on his way to feed the for Gibbs area cows on his Corryton farm. Organizers have launched a webAll kidding aside, the Shoppersite touting a “private, affordable” News sent in a query to director middle school for the Gibbs area. of public affairs Melissa Copelan Corryton Middle School will serve last week to get the MO for the students from Corryton, Gibbs and snow when the school system deRitta at a cost of $75 per week, and applications will be accepted starting cides whether to call off or delay in February. First year enrollment is schools. The sole decision lies with the limited to 30 students with prefersuperintendent – in this case Dr. ence given those zoned to Holston Jim McIntyre – per school board Middle School. policy. But beforehand, he gets a The school curriculum will emphasize STEM topics of science, tech- little help from his friends. According to the procedure, the nology, engineering and mathematics. Classes such as environmental chief-of-staff (Russ Oaks) confers studies, Spanish and cooking will be with the supervisor of transportaincluded with the core classes. Info: tion (Jeff Graves), the chief of sewww.corrytonmiddleschool.com/. curity (Steve Griffin) and “other appropriate school system staff Halls B&P returns and local governmental entities to gather information and make a to Beaver Brook recommendation to the superinThe Halls Business and Profestendent concerning the status of sional Association will resume schools. monthly meetings “The intent is to make the deciat Beaver Brook sion as early as possible to allow Country Club at parents to have time to make apnoon Tuesday, Jan. propriate arrangements. In the 18. Buffet lunch is event that the decision to cancel $10. This month’s school or delay school must be speaker will be made in the early morning hours, Dr. Doug Leahy of this decision should be made prior Summit Medical to 5 a.m. if at all possible,” the proGroup, who has Doug Leahy cedure reads. chaired several The school system first annational committees on health care. nounced the decision to close at All are welcome. The meeting will roughly 4:40 a.m. Monday, Jan. begin promptly at noon.

Jessica Jordan enjoys a day off from school last week by sledding on a snowboard near Brickey-McCloud Elementary School. Photo by Ruth White 10, after last week’s snowstorm hit the area after midnight. Copelan says that “our intent is to make calls as soon as we can, but when that call is made that it is the most informed decision we can make. There are a variety of things we look at, No. 1 being the safety and security of our students and staff. It’s rarely an easy or simple decision. “Living in the (Tennessee) Valley, things change (i.e. the weather).” She said that the forecast for Friday, Jan. 7, is a perfect exam-

ple. Forecasters were calling for significant snow the night before only to see rain fall throughout the day. School security officers and four bus contractors (one assigned each to the north, south, east and west) are the primary source for bus route assessment. Copelan says that other agencies are also consulted, including the National Weather Service, the Tennessee Department of Transportation, city and county traffic engineering departments and lo-

cal law enforcement officials and emergency first responders. Schools maintenance and security personnel survey 90 school facilities to determine their conditions as well, Copelan said. A group of school personnel headed by Oaks evaluates all the collected data before Oaks makes a recommendation to the superintendent. This group also includes assistant superintendent for administrative services Bob Thomas, assistant superintendent To page A-3

Mayor Brown takes charge By Betty Bean Becoming mayor overnight is a big adjustment – just ask Daniel Brown, whose new office affords him a panoramic view of the Tennessee River between the now-closed Henley and Gay Street bridges. “Looking over there, the Gay Street Bridge is jammed,” Brown said. “A lot of times over the past few days, I’ll think ‘They should do something about this and they should do that.’ Then I realize ‘they’ is me.” The 6th District City Council member was named interim mayor by his City Council colleagues last Monday in the 11th round of voting. He succeeds Gov. Bill Haslam, who resigned shortly before Brown was selected. He will serve until a new mayor is elected and sworn into office in December. Meantime, there’s a city to run.

He says he plans to lean heavily on the services of Haslam mainstays Larry Martin and Bill Lyons. “I’m very glad they’re here,” he said. “If they had resigned or if the governor-elect had taken them with him, that would have been a major upheaval. This means stability. Those two gentlemen remaining in place will allow us to move smoothly during this transitional period. They really are the movers and shakers. And City Recorder Cindy Mitchell, she is of great help as well.” Brown, 64, is a retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service, a longtime community volunteer and election worker, and a graduate of Tennessee State University. He has been a council member for a year and was considered something of a sleeper for the job of interim mayor because he

played his cards so close to the vest. “When people first started asking me if I was interested, I just answered, ‘We’ll see.’ Then when the mayor gave his press conference announcing when he’d resign, I saw where five of my colleagues said they were interested. I thought I better start letting people know that I was interested, too. “The morning we voted, because of the Sunshine Law, I had no idea how things were going to turn out. I knew I would get one vote – my own. Then, when we started voting and things were at a standstill, I thought ‘This may not work.’ But it did. “I believe that everyone on that council has integrity. I’ve said it before and will say it again – any one of us could have done this job and I respect and admire each and every one on that council. I

think we’re going to be just fine during this transition.” Brown is divorced and has a daughter, Stephanie Burgess, who teaches school in Shelby County. He has two grandchildren: Miles, 6, and Maya, 2. His brother, Warren, is a bishop with the AME Zion Church and is off on a business trip to England where he oversees the AME churches. When he returns, he plans to organize a celebration for the new mayor, who has become the first African-American to hold that position. And that thought brings up something that has been on the minds of many over the past week: “I hope we can get past the question of race,” Brown said. “But since this is happening the week that we are remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and February is Black History Month, that fact

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The winter of our discontent Today we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. His is certainly the most recognized name among the thousands who worked to advance the cause of civil rights in this country during the last half of the 20th century. King – and others – gave their lives to the cause. King and his followers practiced Gandhi’s nonviolent mass civil disobedience as a way of effecting change. One wonders what he would make of today’s political climate in which overheated rhetoric has unquestionably incited the sort of violence this community suffered not so long ago at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church. Set aside for the moment the motivation of Jared Loughner, who police say murdered six people in Tuscon, Ariz., last week. Loughner’s attempt to kill U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, a Democrat, may have been more than a coincidence, but the evidence is mounting that Loughner is insane, if not in the legal sense. Whether or not you think that Loughner and others similarly unbalanced can be driven to murder by television and radio “commentators,” it’s hard to conjure an argument in support of the invective we’re bombarded with daily. Politics has always been a rough and tumble sport, but a sinister cast has overtaken so-called “civil discourse,” and where it will end is anyone’s guess. We contribute to the problem when we allow willful ignorance to color our views and thus become pawns to one faction or another. The latest example of this is the push to repeal the recently enacted health care law in the face of a Congressional Budget Office review that says doing so will add about $200 billion to the deficit over the next decade. What’s the reaction to this news from those who oppose the law on (for example) the grounds that it violates their right of “choice”

Tea party meeting The Knoxville Tea Party will meet 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, at Cedar Springs Christian Bookstore, 504 N. Peters Road to inform the public of an opportunity to fight “Obamacare.” Van Irion, a constitutional attorney who created the “Obamacare” class action lawsuit, will join KTP to discuss the topic. The goal of the lawsuit is to

in health care? They simply don’t believe it. Facts have taken a backseat to “beliefs.” Demagogues on the right and the left are not new on the American scene. But one could make a strong argument that not since the years leading up to the Civil War have the clashes between opposing views inflamed and polarized the public like today. We don’t have to agree with one another. (How boring would that be?) But there’s an edge of truth in the teasing adage about “respecting your right to be wrong.” Let’s bring back that respect. Snow didn’t slow down our intrepid contributors this week. Wendy Smith takes you on a walk with City Council member Duane Grieve, Valorie Fister has the story of a Farragut man who’s less than pleased with his contractor, and Betty Bean wonders if Bill Haslam might become a national political figure sooner than you think. Wherever you receive the Shopper-News, you can check out every edition online at www.ShopperNewsNow.com. Let us know what you think of the new website. It’s a work in progress, but we’re making changes we hope you’ll like. Contact Larry Van Guilder at lvgknox@mindspring.com.

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A fan stands near the entrance to Buford Pusser’s home in Adamsville, which is now a museum. File photo by Drew Weaver

‘Walking on’ Daughter recalls Buford Pusser in memoir

Rhyne recalls meeting Buford Pusser

Dwana Pusser figures if anybody ought to be insane, it’s her. After all, her mother was murdered when Dwana was 6. Her father died in her arms when she was 13.

Jake Mabe Oh, and by the way — her father was legendary McNairy County, Tenn. Sheriff Buford Pusser. Dwana tells her story, and highlights much of her father’s career, in a new memoir, “Walking On.” Co-written with Ken Beck and Jim Clark (who previously authored an excellent book on “The Andy Griffith Show”), Dwana’s story is a quick, engaging and, at times, heartbreaking read. She does a lot to demystify the stories surrounding her famous father. She even provides, complete with documentation, a theory behind Buford Pusser’s controversial death on Aug. 21, 1974, in a car crash that she believes was not an accident. In many ways, Buford’s real life story is more exciting than the version Hollywood filmed as the “Walking Tall” trilogy in the 1970s.

“Walking On” by Dwana Pusser (with Ken Beck and Jim Clark) is available from Pelican Publishing Company. It can be purchased at book outlets or online at Amazon.com. Born in Finger, Tenn. (McNairy County), in 1937, Pusser joined the Marines after high school, but was honorably discharged three months later because of serious asthma. He wrestled professionally for a short time and worked at Union Bag Company in Chicago before marrying Pauline Mullins and moving back to McNairy County in 1961-62 to become the city of Adamsville’s police chief, taking over for his ailing father, Carl. Pusser had already butted heads with the so-called State Line Mob, a group that ran a notorious gambling, moonshine and prostitution operation on the Tennessee/Mississippi border. According to Dwana, Buford visited one of the joints, the Plantation Club, in March 1957. He caught one of the dealers switching dice on him during a game of craps, was jumped by four of the workers, pistol-whipped and beaten, robbed, and left for dead in the pouring rain. Doctors later sewed 192 stitches into him. Pusser got his revenge on Dec. 13, 1959, when he and two friends drove from Chicago back to the state line. He used a fence post – not the famous Hollywood stick – to hit one of the men responsible, W.O. Hathcock Jr., on the head. According to Dwana, Pusser and his pals escaped prosecution because an enterprising friend back in Chicago had time-stamped their time cards at the bag company the

“Walking On” is Dwana Pusser’s story about her life and memories of her legendary father, former McNairy County Sheriff Buford Pusser, of “Walking Tall” fame. day of the attack to give them an “alibi.” The biggest myth about Buford Pusser is that he wielded a large, wooden stick while chasing down crooks. It’s the one image that most people who saw “Walking Tall” remember about him. It’s pure Hollywood. Other than the fence post, Dwana writes that her father would sometimes use either a billy club or a switch (or his fists), but never a big stick. For the longest time, she says, he didn’t even carry a gun. After “Walking Tall” became a box office hit, Pusser would carry a stick to promotional appearances. Pusser was the youngest sheriff ever elected in the state of Tennessee when he won the 1964 McNairy County sheriff’s race at age 26. Unlike in the movie, which shows him with several deputies from the outset, Pusser was a one-officer police force at first. Like in the movie, he did hire the county’s first African-American deputy, Dave Lipford. The movie character Obra Eaker is based on him. Pusser eventually shot and killed one of the State Line Mob’s leaders, Louise Hathcock, on Feb. 1, 1966. An Illinois couple staying at Hathcock’s infamous Shamrock Motel on the state line reported to the sheriff’s office that $500 and some jewelry had been reported stolen from their room. According to Dwana, this happened many times to unsuspecting motorists who picked the wrong place to spend the night. The character of Callie Hacker in the first “Walking Tall” film is based on Hathcock. A drunken Hathcock shot at Pusser in her room at the motel, but missed. Her second shot misfired. Pusser killed her with three shots. The coroner later had to pry Hathcock’s revolver from her hand. As is accurately portrayed in the first film, Pusser was indeed once shot in the face by an unknown woman driver. And his wife, Pauline, was indeed killed in an ambush shooting on Aug. 12, 1967. Pusser had received an anonymous tip early that morning that something was wrong at the state line. Pauline decided to tag along and was killed when three shooters traveling in a Cadillac behind the Pussers opened fire. Pauline was hit in the head. When Pusser stopped the car to assist her, the shooters returned. Bullets blew off the lower left half of his face, including much of his jaw and several teeth. Accounts vary as to why Pauline Pusser accompanied

Union County resident Marie Rhyne and her husband, Maynardville city manager Jack Rhyne, met Sheriff Buford Pusser several times through the Tennessee Jaycettes. Pusser was named one of the state Jaycee’s Outstanding Young Men in 1969. As Marie recalls, “When I was state president of the Tennessee Jaycettes, we saw and talked to him on occasion. One of my vice presidents was from Selmer (in McNairy County) and she is the one who introduced him. “I remember the first time I saw him. He got on the elevator with us (we had not met at this time) but I think he was the tallest person I had ever seen! He and I were supposed to judge a beauty contest in Smithville. However he didn’t show! But it was raining so hard I don’t blame him because we judged outside. “He was larger than life and every time we saw him, a gentleman.”

This marker along U.S. Highway 64 four miles west of Adamsville, Tenn., marks the spot at which Buford Pusser died in a controversial car accident on Aug. 21, 1974. File photo by Jake Mabe her husband that morning. Dwana says that her mother asked her father to buy her breakfast on the way back and believed that her presence would cause him to finish work more quickly so the family could leave on a planned trip to see Pauline’s parents. In his 1971 book “The Twelfth of August,” author W.R. Morris writes – less convincingly – that Pauline was worried something would happen to her husband and decided to go with him. He even includes the ridiculous notion that Pusser cradled his wife in his arms, vowing aloud to catch her killers, before remembering a page or two later that Pusser’s jaw was shot off and he couldn’t speak. The ambush brought national attention, and federal agents, to McNairy County. Tennessee Gov. Buford Ellington offered a $5,000 reward for any information leading to the shooters’ capture. The citizens of McNairy To page A-3

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Tracing a curious relationship UT prof highlights history of Christian/Muslim relations at North Knox Rotary By Jake Mabe Dr. Thomas Burman says that the timeliness of his choice of careers proved to be ironic. Burman, a Middle Ages scholar who specifically concerns himself with Christian/Muslim relations during that period, told the North Knox Rotary Club last Thursday at Litton’s that when he was a newly-married doctoral student in Toronto, his visiting father-in-law asked him while Burman was driving him to the airport (“in my Pinto”), “So there really is some kind of work you’re going to get out of all this?” Burman replied that

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he thought studying Christian/Muslim relations was important, etc. Modern day politics proved that statement to be rather prophetic. Burman, who now chairs the history department at UT, says that contrary to popular belief, Christian/ Muslim relations in the Middle Ages weren’t all that bloody. In fact, the opposite was often true, with peaceful interaction being much more the rule rather than a Crusade or jihad. Scholarly work – the borrowing of ideas – was rather common. During the Medieval period, for example, the Koran was translated into Latin. The southern Mediterranean region and Western and Latin Europe were dependent economically, trading goods with each other often against the wishes of their respective religious leaders. Burman says examples of

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County offered another $2,500. Fourteen .30 caliber cartridge cases were found at the scene of the shooting. Eleven bullet holes were found in the Plymouth that Pusser was driving. Within three years, all of the suspected killers, professional assassins from out of state, were dead. “So, who was behind their deaths?” Dwana writes. “I don’t know. But there are some folks who believe Daddy got to one or more of them.” Pusser was driven to Memphis’s Baptist Memorial Hospital for emergency surgery. The room was surrounded by armed guards. He was unable to attend his wife’s funeral because of his injuries (unlike his dramatic appearance at Pauline’s funeral in the 1973 film). Dwana writes that she didn’t at first understand the news that her mother had been killed. All she heard was that her father was injured. She assumed her mother was with her father at the hospital.

When her grandfather, Carl, came to a friend’s house to tell her about her mother, Dwana writes, “All of a sudden, this really loud, squealing noise just railed inside my head. (At home), I lay on the bed and cried and screamed. I could not believe my mother was dead.” Asked later, Buford Pusser said if he had it to do over again he wouldn’t have sought to be sheriff. “When I think of what I lost,” he told Charles Thompson of the Nashville Tennessean, “Pauline, her death – it just wasn’t worth it.” “I started the 1st grade the following week,” Dwana writes, “just like any other normal 6-year-old kid.” Next week: Part II will cover the Hollywood film version of Buford Pusser’s story, including analysis of “Walking Tall” from UT film studies professor Chuck Maland and Dwana’s dramatic account of Pusser’s controversial August 1974 death. Call Jake Mabe at 922-4136 or e-mail JakeMabe1@aol.com. Visit his blog at jakemabe.blogspot.com.

University of Tennessee professor Dr. Thomas Burman traces the history Christian/ Muslim relations for the North Knox Rotary Club at Litton’s last Thursday. Burman is the chair of the history department at UT. Photo by Jake Mabe the close relationship can be found in religious language. Worshippers at the Maronite Catholic Church in Atlanta today, Burman says, refer to God as Allah. Allah is not, he says, a specifically Muslim word. In Medieval Spain, Bur-

out the world. “In the Medieval period, the opposite was true,” Burman says. Napoleon’s invasion of Egypt at the turn of the 19th century proved to be a “shock.” Muslims used to being at the center of a culture filled with advances in science, math and medicine found themselves in a decidedly different position. Many Muslims began to feel ambivalent at best about the new relationship, similar, Burman says, to the ambivalence that many in the West had felt in the Middle Ages. He adds it is ironic that radical Islamic terrorists, “have no trouble embracing Western technology and certain ways of thinking, and yet reject the West. “To understand why people would want to blow themselves up, and blow up others along with them, (is to understand) the deeply ambivalent relationship with the West.”

The MO for the snow for curriculum and instruction DonnaWright,Griffin,Graves, director of transportation and enrollment Rick Grubb, director of maintenance and operations Jim French and Copelan. The assessment and decision to close schools while they are in session is the same as the after hours procedure. If it happens, procedure dictates the central office and all school offices

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“will remain open and operational until it is reasonably confirmed that all students have safely reached their homes or have been picked up by their parents or guardian. “No school will cease operation or close until the principal reports out to the superintendent and receives permission to do so.” Notification to the public is made through a Paren-

tLink phone message, on the school system’s website and by contacting primary local media outlets. Copelan says the decision to call off schools is “typically an all-county decision” in part because of challenges that would arise with only calling off schools in a particular area or district, “such as if a teacher lives in West Knox County but teaches in East Knox County.”

When the school system is closed, the central office is also closed other than those designated as “mission essential personnel.” Copelan says designees could depend on various circumstances and could vary by circumstances, but that she, the superintendent, the chief of staff and certain maintenance personnel work during inclement weather.

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way to Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Jacob and Joseph, for example. Both share the same Greek philosophical and scientific tradition. Muslims in fact, Burman says, knew about Plato and Aristotle long before many of our European ancestors did because the philosophers’ works were translated into Arabic long before they were translated into Latin. A bad example of such shared tradition, Burman says, is that the former Iranian leader Ayatollah Khomeini peppered his writings with ideas from Plato. Prior to the rise of Islam and the coming of Muhammad, Burman says that Christianity and Judaism were the dominant religions among the people in the core areas of what we now know as the Islamic world. The relationship began to change in the modern world between 1600 and 1800 A.D., when European and Latin Christiandom became dominant through-

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government Romney/Haslam 2012? Some say money is the mother’s milk of politics, but from where I sit, it’s rumors. Seven years ago, the hot underground rumor was that although Bill Haslam was running for mayor, his longterm goal was to be governor. Sure enough, even before Haslam swapped his big house in Westmoreland for a bigger one in Nashville, here came speculation that he had even longer-term goals. And that speculation is not confined to the borders of the Volunteer State, or even to a future as distant as four years down the road. Is the brand new governor of the state of Tennessee already positioning himself to run for something in 2012? Specifically, is he working toward being Mitt Romney’s running mate if Romney captures the Republican presidential nomination? There are signs that this might be the case, if one goes looking. There are obvious signs, like Romney endorsing Haslam and directing his Free & Strong America PAC to donate $2,500 to the Haslam campaign last summer. And there’s the post-election “Mitt congratulates Bill Haslam – Laying the foundation for 2012” Facebook ad with the embedded link routing readers to the Free & Strong America Facebook page. And speaking of strength, Haslam’s hiring of Nashville investment banker Bill Hagerty as economic and community development commissioner looks pretty reasonable on its face, based on Hagerty’s apparent business acumen. But there’s also a strong Romney tie there, beyond the press release that Romney fired off to let the world know that Hagerty will create jobs by “removing the burdens on employers and unleashing the power of innovation.” Hagerty has strong GOP national credentials and was

Betty Bean finance chair of Romney’s campaign for the 2008 GOP presidential nomination. Another sign might be who Haslam isn’t taking to Nashville. His upper level administrators for the city of Knoxville are widely acclaimed for their competence, but he hasn’t hired any of them for the scores of jobs a new governor must fill. Instead, he’s cherrypicked commissioners and managers from every corner of the state, building statewide support that’s stronger than a Cosby ramp. Maybe he’s already feeling insecure about his re-election prospects despite the 65-35 margin he rolled up against Democrat Mike McWherter (sarcasm alert). Or maybe he’s thinking back to 2008 and remembering the highly publicized 80-something percent home state favorability rating Sarah Palin enjoyed before John McCain tapped her as his running mate. And finally, what’s in it for Romney? A running mate from the South who got some Tea Party endorsements despite being accused of not loving guns enough. A running mate whose family had close personal, political and/or business ties to Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker before they ever became U.S. Senators (Corker was big brother Jimmy Haslam’s college roommate and fraternity brother. Former governor and University of Tennessee president Alexander has benefited from his Haslam ties for longer than young voters have been alive). Obama has Oprah, Romney could have Big Jim, whose Rolodex is a very good place to go prospecting for new best friends.

Senators, all Senate Speaker Pro Tempore Jamie Woodson and her colleagues, Sens. Mae Beavers and Delores Gresham, on the first day of the 107th General Assembly. Woodson was appointed to the leadership position by Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey. She also was appointed to three committees: Commerce, Labor and Agriculture; Education; and Finance Ways and Means. Photo submitted

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The way we were I was born in 1950. As I reached adolescence, the civil rights movement was entering its most tumultuous period. The hardening of segregationist attitudes, especially in the Deep South, threatened to make a mockery of Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of nonviolent protest. In May 1963, Birmingham, Ala., police chief “Bull” Connor ordered fire hoses and dogs turned on peaceful civil rights demonstrators. Those newspaper and television images made their way around the world. In September, four African-American girls ages 11 to 14 died when a bomb set by Ku Klux Klan members exploded at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham. Nearly a year later, in June 1964, three student civil rights workers were murdered by the Klan in Neshoba County, Miss. More than 40 years would pass before the last of the living perpetrators of these crimes, Edgar Ray Killen, an ordained Baptist minister and Klan member, was convicted and imprisoned. Brutality directed at African-Americans was nothing new in the South, nor were they spared humiliation and even lynching north of the Mason-Dixon Line. What was

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new was the power of television to bring the real-life horror story to living rooms around the country during that turbulent era. In the midst of the violence, King persevered, despite living under constant threats to his own life. His “I Have a Dream” speech in Washington, D.C., in August 1963 will forever rank as one of the most inspiring orations in American history. I recall at the age of 10 a trip with my mother to the Sears store on Central Avenue in Knoxville. Growing up in North Knox County, not far from the Union County line, a trip to the city was a rare occurrence. At Sears that day I became acquainted with segregation as practiced in Knoxville when I saw my first “colored” and “white” drinking fountains. I asked my mother if the “colored” water was dirty. I remember her frown but not her answer, or whether she replied at all.

Martin Luther King Jr. delivers the “I Have a Dream” speech on Aug. 28, 1963, from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Our family moved to Fountain City soon afterward, where I attended elementary school and later Central High School. I was 15 before I saw black students in my school, and when I graduated they still numbered but a handful. It’s especially difficult for anyone, black or white, born after the civil rights upheaval of the 60s to understand how different it was before King and his peers defied the segregationists and began the long, painful process that would abolish discrimination in voting rights, education, housing, employment and in every aspect of everyday living we casually take for granted. Prejudice and co-

vert discrimination still exist and probably always will. But the distance from separate drinking fountains in Sears to Knoxville’s first AfricanAmerican mayor is measurable only in terms of human sacrifice that should never be forgotten. One day before he was assassinated in Memphis, King, in another memorable peroration, said, “He’s allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I’ve looked over, and I’ve seen the Promised Land.” King looked over the mountain and saw a world of equality for all. It’s fitting that we should honor the man and his vision today. contact: lvgknox@mindspring.com

Haslam’s mainstays to be there for Brown By Betty Bean up the city/county unification effort and got to know a bank CEO who was so deQuestion: In the nearly two years voted to the cause that he went door-tothat Bill Haslam was off in Mountain door trying to persuade county voters to City and Memphis and everywhere in consider the benefits of combining city between running for governor, who was and county governments. It was a losing running Knoxville? effort. Answer: A banker and a professor. “There was a lot of misinformation And no, this isn’t the punch line to a out there,” Martin said. “Gilligan’s Island” joke. “It was a very intense effort,” Lyons There is a rare unanimity among adds. “People outside the city were unwatchers of the local political scene: easy over future tax burdens, and there Deputy to the Mayor Larry Martin (the was the issue of an elected sheriff versus banker) and Senior Director of Policy an appointed sheriff.” and Communications Bill Lyons (the professor) did a remarkable job while Deputy mayor Larry Martin and policy Eventually, Lyons stepped out of the mayor was barnstorming the state. specialist Bill Lyons stand ready to work for academia and chaired the Knoxville They are very close, personally. Both the new mayor. Photo by Betty Bean Community Development Corporation are Memphians whose first careers board. He worked closely with board brought them to Knoxville, and both have chosen public ser- member Bill Haslam on downtown development projects and vice as a second career. managed Haslam’s mayoral campaign in 2003. He is scheduled They are both members of the same Sunday school class at (but perhaps not locked in) to return to UT in August. He has Church Street United Methodist Church, and they both show been lauded for bringing a participatory, collaborative approach up every day for a 7 a.m. planning meeting. They make their to government, engaging on local blogs and e-mail lists. own coffee, which Lyons admits isn’t necessarily a wonderful “I really believe in this interactive approach to communicathing. tions,” he said. “It’s just a way to engage people and take the Martin worked for First Tennessee Bank for 41 years and high road, for the most part. I’ve slipped up a few times, but came to Knoxville with his wife, Jane, in 1987. He was chief overall, I think it’s paid off.” executive officer of First Tennessee’s banking group when he Lyons and Martin have grown comfortable working toretired in June 2006. By September, Haslam had asked him to gether. Martin admires Lyons’ knowledge of government and come to work as deputy mayor and senior director of finance. public policy. Lyons says Martin’s administrative skills are off He gave up the latter duty to Jim York in 2008, around the the charts. time that Haslam began running for governor. And they both are keenly aware that the clock is ticking. Martin sounds almost surprised when he talks about how Meanwhile, there’s a new mayor in town. The day after City much he loves his job. Council member Daniel Brown’s colleagues elected him in“I can assure you that when I retired, I had no plans, no terim mayor, Lyons and Martin invited him to lunch. They’re thought whatsoever of going to work in the public sector. That excited about working with him. said, I didn’t just want to go to the house. And I can tell you “Right now, we are both committed to Mayor Brown having clearly, my wife didn’t want me to come to the house. That every success,” Lyons said. first Monday morning, she went out to run some errands, and when she came back I was in the kitchen. City Council meeting “She said, ‘Am I mistaken, are you still here?’” The Knoxville City Council will meet 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. Lyons had always dabbled in politics and public policy from an academic perspective since arriving in Knoxville in 1975 to 20, in the main assembly room of the City-County building. The take a position as assistant professor in the political science purpose of the special called meeting is for City Council to fill the department at the University of Tennessee. In 1996, he took vacancy in the Fifth District City Council seat. Info: 215-2075.

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Three promoted by KCS The county school board will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, in the AJ Building board room. Agenda items include in-depth discussion of the recently released AYP scores and what Jim McIntyre calls “beginning a public conversation about strategic compensation.”

Sandra Clark We’re guessing that’s geek speak for paying people more who contribute uniquely, a common practice in business. Some real old-timers remember when Mildred Doyle pushed for equal pay for elementary school teachers at a time when they were mostly women and made less than their high school counterparts who were often men. Sometimes equality is reform … and sometimes institutionalized inequality is reform. Live long enough and it all rolls back around. Cecil Kelly was a fine man, a committed educator and a community leader. He died last week after years of declining health. But we’ll remember Mr. Kelly as the 7th District school board member (before Diane Doz-

ier who came before Rex Stooksbury who came before Kim Sepesi) who won election on a happy night when this writer chased him down at his house on Mountaincrest Drive for a picture. We showed Leo Cooper, Mary Lou Horner and Cecil Kelly clasping hands – perhaps the first and last time the commission and school board held hands. STEM at L&N: Board members beat up on McIntyre for a couple of hours, then unanimously adopted his recommendation to put the new STEM high school at the L&N Station downtown. The school will house 800 students in grades 9-12 when built out; admission will be voluntary and by lottery if too many apply. Becky Ashe is the new principal for the STEM high school. A former West High School science teacher, Ashe now works at the central office in curriculum. She’s highenergy and should do a super job at Becky Ashe the science, technology, engineering and mathematics academy. Jon Dickl, the new chief of food services, has upgraded school lunches with the addition of salads and whole

An evening with Phillip Fulmer “Breaking the Cycle: an Evening With Phillip Fulmer” will be held 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, at the Knoxville Museum of Art. There will a reception followed by a motivational speech by the former head coach of the Tennessee football team. This celebration of National Mentoring Month is geared to attract new mentors to the AMACHI Knoxville program, a ministry of the Knoxville Leadership Foundation which seeks to put adult mentors of faith with children who have a parent incarcerated in prison. RSVP: 524-2774 or e-mail registration@klf.org.

grain breads. His team also has brought in fresh fruit choices and “low-fat cookies” with the heads of presidents to support instruction. Ahhh, a vision. Two kids in the Jon Dickl back of the lunchroom trading cookies: “I’ll swap you two Hoovers for a Truman and a Bush 43!” Ginnae Harley came to learn and has stayed to manage. The administrative intern has replaced Lois McSwine as director of federal Ginnae Harley programs. McSwine retired after 30+ years with KCS. Tom Brown, longtime Holston Middle School principal, gets to keep that job while taking on additional duties as mentor principal for schools entering the TAP compensation program. Some 14 more schools will be added with

federal “Race to the Top” dollars. Say what? Board member Karen Carson asked, “What happens if it burns?” referring to the L&N Station, which the school board has agreed to lease for 20 years. Assistant Law Director Marty McCampbell said, “The school board’s obligation to make the payments continues.” That can’t be right. Who writes a lease like that!?! C.B. Howell spoke against the L&N site, saying the selection was “rammed down our throats” without public input. “It stinks!” Magnet school open houses: If you’ve thought about sending your kid to a magnet school, get details this week and next at area open houses. High school magnets are Austin-East (performing arts), West High (International Baccalaureate) and the new STEM Academy, which will open for 9th and 10th graders in August. The high school meeting is 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, at the Sarah Simpson Professional Development Center, 801 Tipton Ave.

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COLLEGE NOTES Pellissippi State ■ Auditions for “Handler” will be 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 19-20, in the Clayton Performing Arts Center on campus on Hardin Valley Road. Roles are available for 15 male and female actors ages 18-60. The audition is open to all. Info: 694-6684 or www. pstcc.edu/theatre.

Project Graduation kickoff is Wednesday Assembly rescheduled due to snow By Jake Mabe

The special Project Graduation kickoff ceremony for ■ Nursing students for Fall 2011 have two January deadlines. Halls High seniors has been Applicants must register for the rescheduled for 9:30 a.m. Kaplan Nursing Entrance Exam Wednesday, Jan. 19, in the by Jan. 29 and take the exam no Halls Middle School auditolater than Jan. 31. Nursing appli- rium, due to the snow that cations also must be submitted closed schools last week. by Jan. 31. Info: www.pstcc.edu/ The assembly was origilearn or 694-6454. nally scheduled for Jan. 12. Student skits, special prize King College giveaways and a surprise ap■ Author Katherine Paterson pearance by a local celebrity will return will all highlight the kickoff. to Bristol for Project Graduation is the annual a safe, chaperoned afterBuechner graduation party that began Lecturein Maine in 1979 after seven ship and a seniors were killed on graddramatic uation night. rendition of her The event will be held imbook, “The mediately following graduBridge to Paterson Terabithia.” Events are Jan. 28-29 at the paramount Center for the Arts. Paterson graduated in 1954 from King College and later earned two master’s degrees. She now lives in Vermont. Info: Dale Brown at wdbrown@king. edu or 423-652-4156.

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The East Tennessee Technology Access Center will host two free workshops back to back Wednesday, Jan. 19, at the new ■ Bill Bates, former Farragut High office, 116 Childress St. The standout, workshops are for parents, UT Vol professionals and teachers. and Dallas The first workshop will Cowboy, be held 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 will speak at 6:30 p.m. and will discuss the Thursday, Touch Accessible Platform Jan. 27. Info: for Interactive Technology. 423-652TAP-it is a touch-sensitive 4864. Bill Bates device designed for use with all students with special UT-Knoxville needs. The strength of this device is its ability to rec■ Nashville law firm Waller ognize intended vs. uninLansden Dortch & Davis has tended touches. Info: www. endowed a diversity scholarship for the College of Law. The teachsmart.org/tapit. initial endowment will generate The second workshop about a third of a full, three-year will be held 1-3 p.m. giving scholarship. The scholarship is a basic training of Dynavox renewable each semester for communication devices. the three years the recipient attends law school. When the student graduates, the scholarship will be awarded to a new student.

■ John Antun has led research that shows the social experience and the availability of healthy menu options are factors in restaurant selection. John Antun Antun, associate professor in the Department of Retail, Hospitality and Tourism and director of the Culinary Institute, and others have developed a 20-item scale called DinEX that can accurately predict whether diners will like a restaurant and return to it. Their research is published in the current issue of the quarterly Journal of Foodservice Business Research.

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ation, 11:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. Thursday and Friday, May 19-20, at Jubilee Banquet Hall on Callahan Drive. It is a lock-in and designed to give graduates a safe place to party. A $10 deposit is due by Friday, Jan. 28. Forms can be picked up in the main office at the school. A remaining balance of $10 as well as a waiver form signed by a parent is due by March 1. Organizer Sally Hunley says the initial deposit must be made by Jan. 28 so that T-shirts and prizes can be ordered and so a specific number can be given to the host facility. This February, Project Graduation is bringing back the popular Halls High Fashion Show, “A Night to Remember,” as a fundraiser. It will be held 7

p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, and 8:35 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23. Cost is $5. Tickets will be sold at Halls High or by calling Sally Hunley, 9251993. Tickets and seating are limited. Savvy Formal Wear, Bella Boutique and The Gilded Gown are the main donators for the fashion show. The businesses will also give a percentage of every fashion sale or rental to the school to offset student/parent costs for Advanced Placement exams. A portion of funds raised from the fashion show will also go toward the purchase of new curtains for the Halls Middle auditorium. Individuals and businesses interested in giving donations for Project Graduation can do so through an account set up at Commercial Bank in Halls.

Anyone who is interested in or could benefit from speech generating devices should attend. Registration deadline is Monday, Jan. 17. Info: 219-0130.

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Allison Williams to perform Singer/songwriter Allison Williams will perform with her banjo 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at the Laurel Theater. Tickets are $10. There will be a square dance during the second set. Tickets: 523-7521 or www.knoxtix.com.

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Carter dances in Italy By Ruth White Halls High School student Morgan Carter took the trip of a lifetime during winter break as one of 75 All-American dance team members selected to perform in Italy. The Halls High School dance team attended camp at UT this summer and Carter was selected as an All-American because of her skill, spirit and dancing ability. Carter and the AllAmerican team performed in Frascati, Italy, on Dec. 29 and in Rome on Dec. 30. She enjoyed several days of sightseeing including stops at the Colosseum,

Halls High School dance team member Morgan Carter performed in Italy with Universal Dance Association’s All-American team members. Photo submitted

the Roman Forum, the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican and the Trevi Fountain.

Honor Society inducts new members Gibbs High School recently inducted 37 students into membership of the school chapter of the National Honor Society. Members were selected by a faculty council for meeting high standards of scholarship, service, leadership and character. Students inducted include: seniors Joshua Boling, Tyler Carpenter, Dakota Coffman, Lesley Fitch, Corey Hairrell, Jacob Hawkins, Michelle Morales, Neel Patel, Kay Ratliff, Steven Shumate, Rebecca Tatum; juniors Bekah Adams, Devin Cupp, Kendall Cupp, Stephanie Daugherty, Hannah DeHart, Amanda Fancher, Rut Naomi Feier, Lindsey

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The Rev. Danny Neal, pastor of New Beginnings Baptist Church, will be the guest speaker for the Knoxville Fellowship Luncheon at noon Tuesday, Jan. 18. The KFL is a group of Christian men and women who meet weekly at the Golden Corral in Powell. Info: www.kfl- Danny Neal Photo submitted luncheon.com.

Cooking class Terri Geiser, host of “Eating Wiser with Terri Geiser” will host a cooking class 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, at Gresham Middle School. Admission is free. RSVP requested but not required: 689-1443.

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Vola Hammer of Luttrell will celebrate her 100th birthday Wednesday, Jan. 19, with a birthday dinner at home with her family. She has been a member of Black Springs Baptist Church in Blaine for more than 70 years. She has four children: June and James Summers of Blaine, The following films will Opal and Paul Jones of be playing at Halls Cinema Dandridge, Mary and Eddie 7 through Jan. 20. All times Watkins of Lutttrell and are p.m. unless otherwise Eddie and Kim Hamnoted. Movieline: 922-2187; mer of Luttrell. She has website: hallscinema7.net. six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. ■ Gulliver’s Travels (PG) 2:15,

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The golden span

Gold, but for only a few seconds. I thought how brief our time, our moments of gold, For all our days pass away under your wrath; her. We fell silent for a few how short the arc of our lives. our years come to an end like a sigh. The days of our moments, and I found my- But it is entirely up to us life are seventy years, or perhaps eighty, if we are self staring into the middle to make it shine. What can strong; even then their span is only toil and trouble; distance, in the general direc- each of us do to make our they are soon gone, and we fly away. tion of the clock that sits on life shine? How can we make her mantle. It is not just any our little corner of the world (Psalm 90: 9-10 NRSV) clock, but one that was hand- brighter, even for a time? In Time, like an ever rolling stream, bears all our made for her by one of her what way can my life and your sons away; cousins who was almost like a life have meaning, bring light, they fly forgotten, as a dream dies at the opening day. brother to her. I realized that add glow to a world sadly in (“O God, Our Help in Ages Past” Isaac Watts) just for a few seconds, its face need of light? glowed golden, and I focused, Maybe it is as simple as Time has been on my suddenly alert, but the glow clockwork. mind recently – time in the disappeared. Cross By being true and steady. grand sweep of things, not in Currents Not sure what I had seen, I Making our rounds as apthe “What-time-is-it-now?” kept watching it. The second pointed. Doing the next thing, Lynn mode. hand swept around again and and the next, and the next, Hutton I have lived long enough once more approached the one second after another. Reto recognize how difficult it is top of the clock face. Again it flecting the Light as it shines at one stage in life to imagine live alone. When I was 22, glowed. The second hand was into our lives, sharing it with another. When I was a teenager, I dreamed of career, 62 seemed a hundred years reflecting the light from the joy and passion. Rememberroom, but only for about sev- ing, always, the Source and marriage, children, but could away. not imagine what that reality I was sitting in a rocking en seconds as it moved across knowing that when our arc would be like. When I was a chair in my mother’s family the 12. I watched it make the is done, there will be others young mother, I couldn’t en- room, listening to the creak of circuit again, sweeping to- who will stand in the Light and shine. vision a time when I would the rocker and chatting with ward its golden arc.

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Community services ■ Graveston Baptist Church Parents’ Day Out program is enrolling children ages 11 months to pre-k. Prices are $145/month for 2 days a week, $85/month for 1 day a week. Info: Michelle, 465-9655. ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, takes orders for Angel Food Ministries by phone, 228-9299, or in person the Saturday before each distribution. The distribution of the food is usually the third Saturday of each month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Info: 228-9299 or the church office, 690-0160. ■ Beaver Ridge UMC Food Pantry hands out food to local families in need 1-2 p.m. every Monday and 7-8 p.m. every first Monday. Donations and volunteers are welcome. Info: 690-1060 or www. beaverridgeumc.com. ■ Cross Roads Presbyterian hosts the Halls Welfare Ministry food pantry from 6-8 p.m. each second Tuesday and from 9-11 a.m. each fourth Saturday.

Fundraisers and sales ■ Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Highway, will hold a communitywide clothing give away 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5. Clothing will be available for

■ Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Highway, will have a formal wear consignment sale for children and adults 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 12. Info: 922-1412.

Men’s programs ■ Temple Baptist Church will host a Faithful Men’s Banquet 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, in the great hall of Crown College. Dinner served at 7 p.m. Men of all ages are welcomed for a free steak dinner. Guest speaker will be Dr. Mitch Campbell M.D. Info: 938-8182. ■ Temple Baptist Church will host a Faithful Men’s Meeting 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, and 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, Jan. 24-26. Guest speaker: Dr. Larry Brown. Everyone is invited. Info: 938-8182.

Music services ■ Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Pike, sponsors bluegrass each second Sunday during the 8:45 a.m. service. ■ Fellowship Christian Church on Tazewell Pike will host the Valley boys for a singing at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22. All are welcome. ■ Mount Harmony Baptist Church on Raccoon Valley Road will present gospel singing by the group Wings Over

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Rec programs ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway hosts an exercise class in the Family Life Center gym at 9 a.m. Tuesdays and 4 p.m. Thursdays. The ZUMBA program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program. Cost is $2 per class. LowImpact Aerobics Classes will continue to meet 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Info: 690-1060. ■ Clear Springs Baptist Church, 8518 Thompson School Road, will host Winterfest, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22. Children ages 3 years through 5th grade (and their parents) are welcome to attend a day of fun and fellowship, featuring games, crafts, puppets and more! Info: 688-7674.

■ The Chancel Choir of Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, will host an evening of dining and music 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, in the family life center. Music will be performed by the band Retrospect during a four-course dinner of beef or chicken. Tickets are $18 (children 12 and under, $5) with a maximum of $50 per family unit. RSVP by Monday, Jan. 17, 690-1060. ■ Parents’ Day Out is now open at Graveston Baptist Church 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays for children ages 11 month through pre-k. Free January enrollment. Info: 712-2345. ■ Bell Road Worship Center, 7321 Bell Road, offers Cafe Connection at 6 p.m. Sundays, a time of fellowship, snacks, coffee, tea and informal Bible Study.

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■ Halls Christian Church, 4805 Fort Sumter Road, will show the six-week video series “Answers in Genesis” by Ken Ham 6:30 p.m. each Sunday beginning Jan. 23. Info: 922-4210 or www.hallschristian.net.

■ MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month at Fairview Baptist Church for devotional, food and fellowship. Child care provided. Info: Anne, 621-9234.

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We will not forget Cecil Kelly. He is a special man who had a wonderful life. Mary Lou Students who had him in Horner school still tell tales about news@ShopperNewsNow.com their years with him. When Cecil retired, he stayed busy volunteering and helping when needed. He served two terms on the Knox County School Board. Any time he was asked to be of service to organizations, you could count on him. He and Polly were married 61 years and had two sons, Tim and Stan, and a daughter, Melissa, and grandchildren. Family and many friends will always remember this special person. John Mecklin Acree, age 55, was a Central High School and UT graduate. He attended Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. He joins his parents in heaven, and he will be missed by relatives and friends. We regret that he left so soon. Charlotte Locher, age 76, was the daughter of the late Charles and Helen Miller. She was a graduate of Central High School, attended UT and worked for Delta Airlines. Charlotte loved music, sang for her church and was active in Akima Club, the community and schools. She will always be remembered by family and friends. Charles Coile, age 82, attended Central Baptist Church of Fountain City. He retired from the U.S. Army and TVA. He and Eleanor were married 42 years and had a son, Darren, and grandchildren Michael and Emily. Family and friends will miss Charles. Mearl Macres, age 86, was from a family of 10 children, and she and Pearl were twins. She had many talents and loved her family. She was a great cook and enjoyed working outside. Her gardens were used for the Dogwood Trail and the Sunrise Easter Service. She was always busy, and these are just a few things this great woman did in her lifetime. Thelma Ramke, age 92, was a longtime resident of Fountain City and was a member of Fountain City United Methodist Church. She was involved in Sunday school, UMW and Joy Club. She joined her parents, Albert and Aline, husband Thomas Franklin and sisters in heaven. Her family and friends will miss Thelma and will join her one day in heaven.

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A committee that cares The KCDC Community Involvement Committee is an employee-run volunteer committee. Headed by Becky Fetters, occupancy manager at Northridge Crossing, and Tammy Kitts, office assistant at Virginia Walker and Bakertown Apartments, the committee is an active group. They, along with committee members Joy Russell, David Nelson, Bill Clanton, Jennifer Jamison, Tiara Webb, Sherry Taylor, Tina Reed, Candy Miles and Rosetta Brown, have been busy doing a lot of positive things. In August, they hosted a booth at the Knoxville Area Urban League’s “Shoes for School” event, which included food, games and new shoes and school supplies for about 1,000 area children who most needed the help.

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Thanksgiving baskets, filled with all the ingredients for a wonderful meal. Baskets were given to KCDC residents based on need. It was encouraging for all of us to know that we made the holidays a little brighter for some people going through tough times. In December, we put on our running shoes to participate in the Jingle Bell Run for the Arthritis Foundation. Later this year, we will play Mud Volleyball in support of the Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee. Art Cate, our chief operating officer, is team captain. I look forward to providing details, and I commend our committee for their excellent work and the KCDC employees who take time to support their efforts.

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Crime report By Sandra Clark The Neighborhood Watch has been taken to a new level. You don’t need to hide in the weeds to see what’s happening down the street any more. Just Jones check out Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones’ new website. Wow. One resident said she reads the site every morning – presumably to see if anyone she knows is in jail (or is out). If you check www.knoxsheriff.org/ you will find a list with pictures of everyone who is in jail, Knox County’s “most wanted,” and a 24-hour arrest list. Slide your cursor over to the right and click on “crime map.” Type in your address to discover what crimes have been reported in your neighborhood. We caught up with Martha Dooley, director of planning and development for the Sheriff’s Office, a job she’s had for “12 of the happiest years of my life.” Dooley came to work for Sheriff Tim Martha Dooley Hutchison after serving as news director for WATE-TV. She had just returned Thursday from an accident in East Knox County where a school security office had skidded into an earlier wreck. The officer’s vehicle bumped into two teenagers who were waiting for a school bus. Dooley said she almost fell a couple of times at the scene and another officer, Frank Phillips, fell on the ice and hit his head. He was treated for a concussion. Sure enough, Dooley’s report of the event (minus her own near-calamities) was already on the website. “Hey, we’re not afraid to put bad news up there. We post good news too,” she said. “Sheriff Jones says, ‘It is what it is.’ He gives us the tools and lets us run with them. … Transparency is an overworked word, but

that’s what this is.” For instance, Dooley posted a blurb on Wednesday about pharmacy robberies. “Pharmacy robberies are on the increase, but the good news is that the majority of them are being solved,” she wrote. “Lt. Clyde Cowan of the Major Crimes Unit credits the high solvability rate to cooperation between law enforcement agencies.” Dooley said in 2008, there were 3 pharmacy robberies; in 2009 there were 10; in 2010 there with 20 with 16 solves; in the first weeks of 2011 there have been 3 robberies with 2 solved. The story also

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The Halls Middle School wrestling team won a pair of dual meets recently at Halls High School. Halls routed Seymour 54-27 and outlasted the Gibbs Eagle Talon middle school squad 28-15 on Jan. 6. Halls, coached by Cody Humphrey, got pins from Ryan Dobbs, Colton McMahon, Joe Fox, Tanner Adams, Tanner Huff, Austin Harvey and Matthew Weaver. Gibbs Middle School’s Tate Holmes also nabbed a victory via the pin. – Ken Lay

The wintry weather twisted high school basketball schedules in the worst way last week. Games were rescheduled and then rebooked again as icy road conditions forced postponements. In girls action Jan. 7, Webb rolled over Donelson Christian 61-28, Halls topped Powell 43-41, West downed Catholic 53-34, Grace Christian fell to Midway 47-40 and Central beat Karns 49-39. In boys play Jan. 7, Donelson Christian beat Webb 4342, West topped Catholic 71-51, Grace rolled over Midway 81-48, Central downed Karns 70-63 and Powell topped Halls 52-50. Last Tuesday’s games were rescheduled, and the only game played before press time was Powell at Fulton last Wednesday. Fulton’s girls won 41-36, and the Falcon boys won 58-48. The Bearden-Farragut rivalry game at Bearden scheduled for Jan. 7 was reset for tonight. The Bearden at Heritage game originally scheduled for Dec. 14 is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 22. The Farragut-Maryville game was rescheduled from last Tuesday to last Wednesday and then rescheduled – no word on a makeup date. Grace Christian Academy’s game at Tellico Plains originally scheduled for Dec. 13 has been reset for Jan. 31, and GCA’s game at Berean Christian scheduled for last Tuesday has been rescheduled for Jan. 25. The Oak Ridge at Halls, Hardin Valley Academy at Central and Campbell County at Karns games were canceled last Tuesday. Makeup dates were unavailable at press time. Gibbs was scheduled to host Anderson County last Thursday. Results of Thursday’s games were unavailable at press time. – Greg Householder

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More than 186,000 people turned to Tennessee 511 for travel information in December 2010, a total breaking the previous record of 179,992 calls set in May when devastating floods impacted much of the state. In addition to real-time traffic information on Tennessee’s interstate and state highways, 511 offers weather conditions, Amber Alerts, TDOT’s Record-A-Comment phone line and connections to the 511 systems in neighboring states such as Georgia, Kentucky, Virginia and North Carolina. In March of last year, TDOT launched a newly enhanced 511 service which now also provides information on rest areas, public transportation, airports and tourism. Motorists may dial 511 from any cell phone or land line phone. TDOT also has a Tennessee 511 website at www. tn511.com/ and on Twitter, www.twitter.com/TN511.

The Council of Involved Neighborhoods (C.O.I.N.) will sponsor a forum for candidates for city mayor at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, at Church Street United Methodist Church, 900 Henley St. All announced candidates have committed to participate. Lori Tucker of WATE-TV will moderate. The focus of the event will be neighborhood issues and neighborhood leaders, and residents are invited to attend. This will be an opportunity for the candidates to hear neighborhood concerns and for neighborhood advocates to hear how the candidates plan to address those issues.

Webb School of Knoxville senior defensive end Hunter Little recently signed a letter of intent to play football at Columbia University this fall. Little recorded 46 total tackles, 25 solo stops and five sacks during Webb’s run to the Division II-A state championship. Photo by T. Cabage

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Meeting on homelessness The office of the Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness will host a public conversation 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, at Volunteer Ministry Center’s

Holston girls keep rolling By Ken Lay The Holston Middle School girls basketball team stayed hot last Thursday night with a 42-9 victory over Gresham at home. Alaeni Ray led the Hurricanes with 11 points. Jaquiaesha Hines, Hayley Cavalaris and Hannah Hopson scored six points each. Megan Whaley led the Gladiators with four points. Holston, which had a big showdown against Farragut postponed due to last week’s snowstorm, now faces a tough stretch of games. The Hurricanes travel to Karns on Thursday and host West Valley in a makeup game Friday. Both games begin at 4:30 p.m. Holston boys win: The Hurricanes downed Gresham 51-28 at home Thursday night. Powell boys use late surge to down Golden Bears: At Vine, Powell made some late clutch buckets and converted crucial foul shots down the stretch

en route to a 45-34 victory over Vine. Peyton Smiley led the Panthers (9-5 overall, 4-3 in the Knox County Middle School Basketball Conference) with 16 points. Logan Lacey scored 13 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Panthers, who led 34-31 midway through the fourth quarter. Guard Joe Stuckey scored nine first-half points for the Panthers, who held a slim 15-13 advantage at the half. Powell girls rout Vine: Abbey Parrott scored 11 points and Stephanie Childress added 10 to lead the Panthers to a 49-16 victory over the Golden Bears. Tori Lentz added eight points for Powell (13-3, 5-2). Powell returns to action Tuesday as it entertains LaFollette in a nonleague game. The Panthers host Whittle Springs on Thursday and travel to Karns on Friday. The Gladiators host West Valley Thursday. Games begin at 4:30 p.m.

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The core of athletics Why are high school and middle school sports such a big deal? I have been asked this question or some variation of it several times. When talking about high school football to co-workers at a former job, I would get blank looks and responses implying that the level of competition is inferior to that in the collegiate or professional ranks. Sure, high school and middle school athletics do not get the publicity that the University of Tennessee, the Tennessee Titans or the Atlanta Braves get. Thanks to an ever growing media, all the games these teams

special about it? The word “special” means different things to different people. In late August last Travis year, I witnessed Bearden Cabage senior running back Devrin Young score five touchdowns in one half. A half in high compete in can be viewed school football is 24 minutes. with convenience. Gambling If Titans running back Chris also plays a role in the lack Johnson had scored five of publicity, because odds touchdowns in 24 minutes, makers in Las Vegas don’t the national media would have an interest in setting a probably still be talking about line for the Bearden vs. West the performance and fantasy basketball game next week. football team owners would So why bother covering be grinning ear-to-ear. high school and middle I like to ask, what is so sports at all? What is so special about that? Why is

it “special” to have someone praised for what they did every day of the week for 24 minutes. It gets to the core of what high school and middle school athletics are about. The games are intimate settings between players, coaches and fans. If one player or a team has a record-setting night, only a select few will get to witness the feat. On the night of Oct. 17, 2003, a 2-5 Karns football team hosted top-ranked Dobyns-Bennett. The game was a foregone conclusion. Dobyns-Bennett was supposed to win decisively and easily. What transpired that night was something seen by only a few hundred people, who included me in the press box and my future wife in the

Kind words for Matt Simms Never would I interrupt the choir still singing praises of Tyler Bray but here are two words of appreciation for Matt Simms. Tough guy. Matt took the knockdowns and kept getting up when the Tennessee offensive line was totally overmatched. OK, some of the 25 sacks were his fault because he held the ball too long. Some were caused by blocking busts by backs. Some were Chinese fire drills with cornerbacks, linebackers and ugly tackles running dangerously free. Through it all, Simms did not hold up his hand and ask to be excused. Could be his highlight was saving the season back in September. He threw one Danarius Moore could catch in the second overtime against Alabama-Birmingham. The Blazers were within a few inches of creating a disaster. Stats said they beat the Vols but Simms and the scoreboard said no. Not much good happened in October but we never heard Simms complain – until he lost his job. He didn’t like that one bit. He stood in the eye of the storms that were Oregon, Florida, LSU, Georgia and

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Alabama. All were losses and four were very convincing – but not entirely his fault. He thought he was playing his best game at South Carolina, 10 of 13 and one touchdown, but he fumbled and that was the signal for Derek Dooley to make a change. It was the correct move. Inserting Bray created optimism, put a positive spin on the future instead of belaboring the negative past. The November schedule wrapped a genius cloak around the switch. It did not convince Simms. He was 99 percent certain he could have been a winning quarterback against Memphis, Ole Miss and Vanderbilt and 97 sure he could have guided the continuation of the Kentucky streak. Fortunately for all concerned, Dooley and Simms talked. Simms became a dependable reserve. He congratulated good plays. He held for place kicks when

Chad Cunningham had a hurt hand. Indeed, Matt contributed. If sanity prevails, he will be available next season, play when needed, earn a degree and live happily ever after. Lane Kiffin directed the recruitment of Simms. Nobody said he was as good as Cam Newton but he had a strong arm and a royal pedigree. His dad has two Super Bowl rings. It appears Matt did not precisely follow in his father’s footsteps. Alabama fans found an infamous hot tub photo and didn’t wait for the lab report to analyze the smoke. Matt Simms did not ride coattails into the Tennessee starting lineup. He worked for the opportunity. He provided leadership in spring, summer and fall when leadership was desperately needed. I recall a Dooley quote from late August explaining what, at the time, distinguished Simms from Bray: “It’s the ability to process the situation, get the play, spit it out, distribute it to 10 people, line them up, get the motion and then here comes the play. It’s a wholemanaging-the-offense deal.” Made sense. Simms was a junior, about to be 22 years old, far more experienced and mature. Dooley said nothing about

forever. It was apparent Bray had more potential. How quickly he absorbed the concept and adapted to the speed of the game would determine when he moved up in the pecking order. How Simms performed might be a factor. Strange, indeed, that Bray’s first pass against South Carolina was intercepted and returned for a touchdown. If Tyler had shattered, if he had ducked his head and handed the job back to Simms, November would certainly have been different. Not necessarily better or worse, just different. Bray endured. Simms stewed. Bray won. Simms sat. Once upon a time, a second-team Tennessee quarterback carved out an interesting career in the National Football League. I do not expect Simms to flourish in the big show but he is plenty sharp enough to be a business success. He might be an excellent coach. He knows the game. He has leadership ability. He had a silver spoon but was willing to work for what he got. He has dealt with adversity; felt the sting of rejection and survived. Believe me, there is a place for tough guys. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.

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per, but there was no picture anywhere, and the story was miniscule. That night was special because it came out of nowhere, and only a select few were able to witness the event. High school and middle school sports are like that. Any given night, any team or individual can do something amazing. That’s why it is exciting, and to this writer, it is at the core of all things that are good in athletics. So the next time you have a choice on a Friday night to watch the Miami Heat play the Los Angeles Lakers or head down to your local high school or middle school, give the kids a chance. You just might witness something special.

band. Karns had knocked off the undefeated Indians 2514. People who attended can remember when Karns botched an extra point attempt, only to see the kicker pick up the ball and score a two-point conversion. They can also recall a bone-jarring hit by a Beaver linebacker that caused a key turnover. And when the clock struck zero, fans rushed the field and celebrated for a long time. That evening, no local television stations had clips from the game. In fact, only one even announced the score, and that was right before the station went off-air. The final score did make the Saturday morning newspa-

Warriors’ meeting CYF Warriors tackle youth football will hold a parent-only information meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, at Christian Academy of Knoxville High School. Parents of potential players ages 7-11 are encouraged to attend. Info: Jeff Taylor, 765-2119.

Craft center to jury new members The Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris, is looking for new members to sell their handmade crafts in the Craft Center gallery. Anyone interested in going through the jurying process should bring three samples of their work to the center between Friday, Jan. 21, and noon Thursday, Feb. 3. The jurying will take place Tuesday, Feb. 8, and items must be picked up by Friday, Feb. 18. Each person going through the process must fill out a form and pay a nonrefundable $25 jurying fee. Currently there are about 70 crafters who sell in the shop. Jurying takes place four times a year, in February, May, August and November. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

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Knox quintuplets celebrate seventh birthday! The Tooth Fairy is working overtime at the home of Willem and Shannon van Tol of West Knoxville. The van Tol family is home to Knoxvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only set of quintuplets. The fabulous five turned 7 on Jan. 14. Collectively, the van Tol children have lost dozens of teeth in the last two years, their mother said recently. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If one of them gets a loose tooth, they all play dentist. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never seen such joy in pulling teeth,â&#x20AC;? laughs Shannon van Tol. Willem II, Sean, Isabella, Ashley and Meghan van Tol made Tennessee history in 2004 as the first surviving set of quintuplets in the state. They were born at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center after Shannon was hospitalized for weeks to prevent preterm labor. The van Tols say they have fond memories of their experience at Fort Sanders. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They took great care of me and did a really good job of informing me of what my risks were,â&#x20AC;? explains Shannon van Tol. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just prayed for the strength to handle whatever came my way.â&#x20AC;? The children were born remarkably healthy, although still seven weeks early. They ranged in size from 4-pound Willem to 2-pound, 9-ounce Meghan. They

same homework,â&#x20AC;? says mom, Shannon van Tol. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So time management is still a challenge.â&#x20AC;? Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also into big kid activities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; piano and swim lessons, soccer, and Daisy Girl Scouts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They seem so grown up,â&#x20AC;? says Shannon van Tol. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They stay real busy. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re blessed theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all healthy and active.â&#x20AC;? Both van Tol parents are back at work full time, he as a software engineer and she as an attorney. The grocery bill is sizeable, with ďŹ ve gallons of milk on the weekly list. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The boys are going through a phase now where they can really pack some food away,â&#x20AC;? smiles Shannon. Having school-aged children also brings new parenting challenges, adds Willem van Tol. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spell things out, because now they can read. When they play games, we used to let them win, but now they can beat us,â&#x20AC;? he says with a laugh. Seventh birthday party plans were still underway at press time, Knoxvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only quintuplets, the van Tols, are now seven years old. Pictured from left to right are: Ashley, Sean, Isa- but the van Tols say it would defibella, Willem and Meghan. nitely be one big affair, with five separate cakes. all spent several weeks in the a feeling,â&#x20AC;? says dad, Willem van Today, the kids are healthy The guest list includes only neonatal intensive care nursery Tol. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When they were born, it was and thriving, learning to read, a few friends for each child, of East Tennessee Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best time in our life. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one and have up to 15 minutes each of says Willem van Tol. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Hospital after birth. of those few moments you always 1st grade homework every day. have everyone invite their whole â&#x20AC;&#x153;We always knew there was go- remember: your wedding day and â&#x20AC;&#x153;That doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sound like much, class or youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have the entire 1st ing to be a good outcome, I had when your children are born.â&#x20AC;? but there are five, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the grade!â&#x20AC;?

Fort Sanders offers LDRP birthing option High-risk pregnancies have always been the specialty of Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, but now, the hospital has opened six new rooms just for low-risk patients as well. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re called LDPR rooms (for labor, delivery, postpartum, recovery), and they offer a more homelike environment and privacy for mother, child and family. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a warm, homey feeling,â&#x20AC;? explains Fort Sanders Director of Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Services Bernie Hurst. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more of a bedroom than a hospital room. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very nice.â&#x20AC;? In an LDRP, the bed is all-inone, adjustable for labor, but ďŹ tted with an extra mattress afterward for a more comfortable stay. The furniture in the room includes wood dressers that hide medical equipment and a wooden bassinet for the baby. Other family members can stay as well, in a chair that transforms into a bed. Each of the LDPR rooms has a shower, while two of the labor and deliver rooms also have whirlpool tubs. Nearby are facilities for more high-risk births, premature labor and emergency Caesarean-section deliveries. The hospital has a Level II nursery on site, to care for moderately premature babies.

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Any newborn needing extra care is transferred quickly to the neonatal intensive care nursery (NICU) across the street at East Tennessee Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital, via the underground tunnel that links the two buildings. Neonatologists at Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital work closely with physicians at Fort Sanders for any highrisk pregnancy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We now have anything and everything youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d want for having a baby,â&#x20AC;? states Hurst. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can offer more than anywhere else as well, because we have both high-risk

and low-risk care.â&#x20AC;? Fort Sanders has long been the leading hospital in East Tennessee for high-risk, multiple deliveries. Last year, Fort Sanders physicians delivered more than 65 sets of twins, plus three sets of triplets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have very good outcomes, sometimes we even have triplets who stay here at Fort Sanders and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even have to go to Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s,â&#x20AC;? says Hurst. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a very high success rate with our multiples, twins, triplets and quads. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do more deliveries than any other facility in the area.â&#x20AC;?

Like an underground super baby highway, the tunnel connecting Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and East Tennessee Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital sees a steady stream of neonates beneath Clinch Avenue in Knoxville. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I go back and forth at least two to three times a day,â&#x20AC;? says Dr. John Buchheit, a neonatologist on staff at both hospitals. Nearly once a day that trip involves transporting a premature or distressed infant delivered at Fort Sanders. Hospital staff members roll the baby to Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital in a high-tech baby buggy called an isolet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basically an incubator on wheels,â&#x20AC;? explains Buchheit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has a ventilator and heart monitor built into it. Babies arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t born at Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. They are transferred

here after birth â&#x20AC;&#x201C; most commonly for prematurity. The second most common reason is for respiratory problems, which even full-term babies can have.â&#x20AC;? Buchheit says the close relationship between doctors at Fort Sanders and Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital beneďŹ ts all babies, even those who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to be transported to Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re based at Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, we go to Fort Sanders any time thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a high risk delivery or if thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a baby in the nursery theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re worried about. Fort Sandersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; doctors take care of the moms,â&#x20AC;? explains Buchheit, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and a group of us are taking care of the baby (or babies). I think we work well together to do what we can to improve the outcome of every patient.â&#x20AC;?

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Winter warmers While shivering through day after day of cold and snowy winter weather, your outdoor pet may soon grow tired of freezing temperatures and a chilly bed. One easy solution safer than A “SnuggleSafe” pet heating most is a disc about the disc can supply your outdoor size of a small pizza called animal with hours of warmth “SnuggleSafe.” and comfort. Meet Young-Williams Animal Center kitty Pickles. This twocontains Thermapol, a nonyear old male tuxedo cat is a delight. He loves to be petted toxic product that disperses and might enjoy these snowy days a bit more if he could Sara if seriously overheated, a spend them on someone’s sofa. Not just any old someone. Barrett SnuggleSafe can still cause He has been waiting at the Animal Center to be adopted injury to its user if overfor quite a while. He is ready to move on and we want his heated so check the packagwish to come true. A sofa, a lap, a bed–whatever is availing for proper microwaving able for this handsome snuggler. He is available for adopinformation. tion at the main center, 3201 Division Street. Hours are 11 This product is really a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 1-6 p.m. SunBy tucking them under ideal for frail kittens or pupday. The adoption center at Young-Williams Animal Village, an animal’s bedding, these pies missing their momma. 6400 Kingston Pike, is open daily from noon to 6 p.m. Info: plastic discs allow a pet to Although as with all heatwww.knoxpets.org. stay warm for up to 12 hours ing products, make sure without their owner moni- the animal can move away ■ Every Friday at 9:30 toring a heating pad cord or from the heated area in the Halls a.m.: Pilates thermostat. event that they get too hot. Info.: 922-0416 They are completely mi- You can find SnuggleSafes Senior Center crowavable and most come for around thirty dollars at Events for the week of with a soft, removable cover. most pet stores or online at Jan. 17: Relay for Life Although the core of the disc www.amazon.com. ■ Thursday, Jan. 20 The American Cancer and Tuesday, Jan. 27, Society invites anyone 1p.m: Diabetes presentawhose life has been touched tion by cancer to join a Relay for Life event this year. ■ Friday, Jan. 21, ■ There will be a pet loss support group 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.: Social Dance The Relay for Life kickoff Jan. 18, in the family room of UT Veterinary Hospital, 2407 River Dr. class will be held Thursday, Jan. Anyone who has experienced the loss of a companion animal is welcomed to attend. Info: 755-8839. ■ Saturday, Jan. 22, 7 27, at the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, 700 ■ Anyone interested in volunteering with Human Animal Bond in p.m.: Ballroom Dance Hall of Fame Dr., and will Tennessee (HABIT), is encouraged to attend a free informational ■ Monday, Jan. 24, meeting 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, in room A118 of 2:30 p.m.: Belly dance class continue for 24 hours to the UT College of Veterinary Medicine. Doors open at 6 p.m. for represent hope that those begins registration. lost to cancer will never be ■ Tuesday, Jan. 25, forgotten, those who face ■ Young-Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division St., will hold a noon: Super Seniors Lunvolunteer orientation 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24 for PAC (Pals of the cancer will be supported cheon with entertainment Animal Center). Volunteers are needed to help train dogs, socialize and that one day cancer will cats, assist in adoptions and more. Anyone 16 or older who is inter- by the Tellico Tappers. be eliminated. Order lunch by noon on ested in helping out at the center is encouraged to attend. Spots Participants will be campMonday, Jan. 24. fill up quickly. Info: Deonna Light, 215-6662. ing out, there will be bar■ Every Monday and ■ Oak Ridge Humane Society will hold its monthly meeting 7 p.m. becue, dancing and a walk Wednesday, 1 p.m.: Rook Tuesday, Jan. 25. Info: 381-1550. around a track relay-style to ■ Every Monday, raise funds while celebrating Wednesday and Friday, 1 those who have had cancer, p.m.: SAIL exercise remembering the lost and Check out updates on all your favorite articles throughout the week at ■ Every Tuesday at fighting back against the diswww.ShopperNewsNow.com 10:30 a.m. and Thursday at ease. Info: 558-4053 or visit www.relayforlife.org. 11 a.m.: Exercise class

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THE NORTHEAST ADOPT. A loving Knox Utility District married couple longs to Board of Commis- welcome a child into sioners will hold their our hearts and home. regular monthly meet- Outgoing and caring, ing on January 24, promise bright future 2011 at 8:30 a.m. at for your child. Expenses 7214 Washington pd. Call Laurie & Rob Pike, Corryton TN. at 1-800-284-7220. Call 687-5345 for special accommodations.

For Sale By Owner 40a

2.3 AC. LAKEVIEW HOME, Kingston, indoor pool, 4 BR, 3 BA, FPS, DR/LR, FR, Below Appraisal $295,000. 865-414-9634 ***Web ID# 703606*** 4BR/3BA BASMENT rancher on 1-ac lot on Emory Rd, Corryton. Exc cond, must see! $141,000. 544-1405

MARYVILLE

Maintenance-free living in convenient location. 3 BR + den, 2 car gar., all brick, energy efficient Pella windows, great storage, hardwood lvg area, tile baths & laundry, carpeted BRs. Great deal - $257,500. Call today 865-671-1314 or 865-804-0957 ***Web ID# 711308***

40n South

1902 HISTORIC HOUSE In historic area between downtown & Ftn City, conv. to St. Mary's Hospital, churches, schools, shopping & UT. Great character. Well built. New paint inside & out. Orig. hardwood floors, refin. New front porch, all new light fixtures, closed in back porch, elec. heat, 3 frpls w/orig. mantels. These frpls have been closed off. 2 BR, 1 BA, orig. claw foot tub, lg. LR & DR. Been in same fam. 4 gen. Inherited last spring along with a ca. 1890 house, 1946 house & 1965 house. All on same street. Wonderful opportunity for ready made rental business. 1130 Harvey St. $55,850. 865-924-7305

18 Acres-Sweetwater 90% pasture, creek, city water $4000/acre 423-333-4908

FOR SALE OR LEASE: 3 ACRES heart of Halls ready for construction. Can build to suit. $70k/acre obo. Can divide or lease for storage. 865-567-5788 *Realtors welcome!

Investment Prop-Sale 61 LAND FOR SALE Knox Co: 10.13 acres. Septic preapproved. Spring across property. City water at street. $83,000 obo. 992-2444.

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Friendsville. 4 BR, 3 BA, updated. Dbl lot w/year round water. $400,000. 865-556-0412 ***Web ID# 708168***

2 HOUSES ON 1 LOT, $27,500 OBO. Fixer Upper, Knox City appraised @ $58,300. 865-250-4306

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FOR SALE BY OWNER – HALLS CROSS, LISA 631944MASTER Ad Size 2 x 2 bw N FSBO 377-3264 <ec>

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bath, open ﬂoor plan. Private backyard, gas ﬁreplace, Kenmore appliances, hardwood. Popular Summer Rose Subdivision in Fountain City. Built by Maplewood Development, LLC. Call Mary for showing 567-5788

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MULTI-USE RENTAL FACILITY avail. at 2600 Holbrook Dr in Ftn City. 2 blocks from Ftn City Lake. Ideal for family reunions, birthday parties, clubs, etc. Plenty of adjoining parking. 524-4840, 803-2159. NORTH KNOXVILLE Office/Shop 1,120 SF $425/MTH Chris (865)922-3675 Worley Builders, Inc.

6 RENTAL HOUSES, sell at $199,000 OBO (Knoxville City appraised at $252,200) 865-250-4306

Office Space - Rent 65 Warehouse - Rent 67 3500 SF Warehouse with 1500 SF office space w/kit. & reception area, Conv. location close to interstate at 115 Hayfield Rd. 37922. Loading dock. Connell Properties 865-588-0220

TELLICO VILLAGE FSBO - Cumberland prime building lots County, 22 ac KOA for $3,900. Two to park. 40 campsites, choose from. 3 golf 4 room Motel w/ courses, boating, pool. 2 cabins, 2500 sq ft home, 2000 sq ft fishing, fitness center, recreation building. marinas. $500 down, $650,000. 931-267-9868 $100/month, 0% interest. 941-769-1017

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Shannon Carey

moms101 the-street neighbor, came looking for him. The pool’s owners weren’t home. As she thanked us, the dog’s owner said something that stuck in my mind: “It could have been a kid.” She’s absolutely right. The gate to the backyard with the pool in it had been left open. A curious child could have wandered back there and fallen in. Small children are more susceptible to hypothermia than adults or furcovered dogs, and they can’t call for help as loudly as that hound dog did. It’s a good bet no one would have come to a child’s rescue. Again, I’m not an alarmist mommy, but pool owners need to know that a pool without a locked gate is, in legal jargon, an attractive nuisance. That’s something children want to play with that can pose a danger to them. Yes, parents should watch their kids, but even the best parent has to sleep sometime. If your pool gate is standing open and unlocked, you are just as much at fault for a child drowning as an irresponsible parent. We’ve had several children drown in pools in recent years in the Knoxville area. You’d think more people would be aware of these dangers. A pool is a fun thing to have, but please, be a responsible property owner and lock it up. Contact Shannon Carey at shannon@ ShopperNewsNow.com.

40s Acreage- Tracts 46 Commercial Prop-Sale 60 Comm. Prop. - Rent 66 Apts - Unfurnished 71 Houses - Unfurnished 74 Condo Rentals

OWNER FIN., 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA w/Jacuzzi, newer home, W/D conn., lg. deck, level yard, 2 mi. to UT, river, park, & tennis, $5,000 down, $713/mo. 865-405-5472 ***Web ID# 710915***

For Sale By Owner 40a

NINE OAKS. If you want WOW…here it is! Beautifully designed 3BR/2.5BA w/bonus rm. Huge master w/sitting area, living, dining and hearth rooms. Private creek borders entire property. Too many features to list. $314,900. Owner is licensed TN real estate broker. CALL 377-3264, 599-7680 or 910-603-8412.

Last week, I outed myself as a mommy worrywart. But, my worries are mostly about general health and development. I tend not to worry too much about situations. While I have covers on my electric outlets, a gate across the stairs and the knives out of Daniel’s reach, I’m not a fan of obsessive babyproofing. Accidents happen, and coating all your furniture in foam rubber isn’t the answer. So far, Daniel has been hiking, horseback riding, backcountry camping and canoeing. He’s even taken an accidental swim in the French Broad River. We use safety gear like life vests, but we don’t hesitate to get Daniel out there. That said, a recent incident has prompted me to once again bang the drum for pool safety. It was cold, really cold, and there was snow on the ground. Daniel was watching a video, and Zac and I were folding laundry in the guest room. Suddenly, we heard the distinct yowling bark of a hound dog in distress. If you’ve ever owned a hound, you know that sound. It’s a deep, guttural cry like a foghorn. At first, we thought one of our basset hounds was hurt, but then we remembered that they were both inside because of the cold. We looked out the back window, and there, in our neighbors’ iced-over, aboveground pool was a coonhound thrashing around in a hole in the ice. He couldn’t get enough purchase on the deck with his front paws to pull himself out. Zac rescued the dog, pulling him out of the pool by his front legs, right about the time his owner, our across-

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WOODLAWN CEMETERY, 2 lots, West 1 & 2 D Section. $1200/both. 863-533-9162 ^SINGLE OFFICES, $350/mo. In Halls. Call Steve at 679-3903.

Real Estate Wanted 50 I BUY HOUSES!! CASH FAST! ANY SITUATION!! 865-363-8010

Commercial Prop-Sale 60 2,276 SF Office, w/100' road frontage. 600 SF unfin. 7624 Gleason Rd. 37919. $489,900. Connell Properties Inc. 865-588-0220, ext. 10

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Apts - Furnished 72 EXECUTIVE HOME 10 min. from down3 BR, 3 BA, on 3 WALBROOK STUDIOS town. acres of privacy with 25 1-3 60 7 $130 weekly. Discount avail. Util, TV, Ph, Stv, Refrig, Basic Cable. No Lse.

fully stocked lake. $1400/mo. 865-687-8300

Farragut. 4 BR, 2 BA, den, frpl, scrnd bk porch, fncd bk yrd, mo. No smokDuplexes 73 $1200 ing. 11713 Foxford Rd. 865-310-9822 2 BR, 1 BA, quiet ***Web ID# 711838*** comm., 2915 & 2911 GIBBS 2BR/1BA Beaverwood Dr Halls, HOUSE $450/MO + $600 mo. 865-414-1848. DEP. CALL 254-8581 ***Web ID# 692624*** AFTER 5PM. GREAT LOCATION-WEST – NICE 2 BR, 3BR, 2BA, fireplace, laundry rm, 1 KARNS 1 BA, central H&A, yr lease $770 mo $250 dam. dep. appliances, $440/mo. 216-5736 or 694-8414 865-938-1653

4 LOTS, Greenwood Cemetery, Section 11. $1,800 each. Call 865-693-4264.

N.E. 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA, 2 car gar., 2000+ SF, 2 story w/new hdwd flooring, $1100 mo. 865-599-8174; 938-7200 ***Web ID# 713199***

Comm. Prop. - Rent 66 2804 SUTHERLAND Ave. 1200 SF office + 450 SF storage w/loading dock, 3 restrooms + break rm. Detached 1340 SF whse bldg w/13' ceil. hgt. 12'x12' OH door. Fenced, outside storage. Lease $1350/mo. 865-7651123; 539-1145

N.E. 3 BR, 2 BA brick w/2 car gar., new tile/hdwd flrs. $950. 599-8174; 938-7200 ***Web ID# 713195***

2 BR, 1 BA upstairs 2BR, 1BA, hdwd. flrs, NEW CONDO apt. in house, 1429 W/D conn., storage, WEST KNOXVILLE McCroskey, $500 $425/mo. + $225 dep 5825 Metropolitan Way month. 865-414-1848. 1739 Connecticut Av 2 BR , 2 B A , 2 car ***Web ID# 692627*** 865-250-4899 aft 6pm garage, $850/mo. 1 yr lease. NO PETS. HALLS AREA 1/BR/1BA Call Gary 865-548-1010 Kitchen w/appls, lg lrm/dining rm, lg yard. Patio, private entrance. Mature adults, no pets. Utils & cable 3 BR, 2 BA, 1500 SF, 5 incl'd. $650/mo + dep. min. UT, Home looking for good fam. $800 mo. 256-6100. 1708 Young Ave off AlTURKEY CREEK, 3 coa Hwy. 423-625-3300 Manf’d Homes - Sale 85 BR 2 1/2 BA twnhse, POWELL/ W/D conn. No pets. 3BR/2BA $690 mo. 865-405-0678 CLAXTON. LEASE/ ***Web ID# 714390*** PURCHASE $750/ mo. + dep. Low utils, quiet neighborhd. 368-0269 $50 Off 1st Mo Rent AVAIL: Cedar Bluff 1 or 2 Bdrm Apts Area, 4BR, 2 1/2 BA, Eat-in kit, stove, lg. family room, refrigerator, lrg rooms appls., fenced yard, w/walk-in closets gar., deposit & lease Norwood/Inskip Area $975. 865-966-8597. $375/mo+$375/dep to $450/mo+ $450/dep CUMBERLAND EST, 3 BR, 2 BA, appls., fenced yd, no pets/ smkrs $800. 938-2294

NORTH Whittle Sprgs area, 2 BR, new appls. + W/D, $725 mo. + dep. 335-5938 ***Web ID# 708408*** O F F B R O AD W AY 3 to 4 BR, 1 BA, appls & W&D furn., lg. yard, $750/mo. + DD. 865-947-4470. ***Web ID# 714519*** Rocky Hill. 3BR/2BA house for rent. $1,000 month + $1,000 dep. Pets O.K. with $250. n o nre fu n d ab l e p et deposit. Fenced yard, 2 bonus rooms, 2 car garage, W/D hookups. 1BA up, 1BA down. Call Jo Marie Dean-Smith REALTOR @ C.865-368-6456 O.865-588-5000 WEST, 3 BR, 2 BA, appl., FP, gar., no pets, clean, exc. cond. $895. 865-988-9233 ***Web ID# 711621***

Condo Rentals

2-STORY TOWNHOUSE, Halls area. 2 lg bdrms, 1.5baths, kit appls incl'd. W/D conn. No pets. $550/mo + $500 dd. 1-yr lease. 254-9552

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PONTIAC TRANS AM, WS6, 1997, V8, auto., good shape, many new parts, blk w/gray lthr. int., all opts incl. T-tops. $6,500. 423-286-9847

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