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VOL. 6 NO. 7
IN THIS ISSUE
Leaving on a high note
February 13, 2012
Making a difference … Isabel Schaad and Sarah King stand behind students at the Bal Bahar School in Chandigarh, India, during a 2011 trip. Sarah, who has since graduated from Webb, and her sister, Nicole, founded the Interact Club at Webb to raise money for the school and for the Rotary International campaign to eradicate polio from the planet. Photo submitted
West Hills Elementary assistant principal Connie Cole is retiring after a 39-year career in education. Wendy Smith sits down with Cole to say goodbye and good luck.
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Melrose tragedy Dr. Tumblin recalls a tragic carriage accident on what is now the UT campus.
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East meets West Student exchange program at Bearden High is enriching lives and expanding cultural horizons.
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Catching up with former pitcher Jake Mabe interviews former Webb School, UT and Atlanta Braves pitcher Greg McMichael, about the ups and downs of his life and career and his new role with the Braves.
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Elisa King, Nicole King, Isabel Schaad and Jenny Banner will travel to India this week to help with a three-day polio immunization event in Chandigarh, India. Nicole and Isabel will also donate $11,000 to the Bal Bahar School from the Webb Interact Club. Photo by Wendy Smith
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donation to the Bal Bahar School in Chandigarh, India, from the Webb School Interact Club. Nicole’s journey began when her parents, Elisa and Roy King, joined the Rotary Club of Knoxville in 2008. They were persuaded by dedicated Rotarian Townes Osborn to travel to India to take part in one of Rotary International’s threeday National Immunization Days (NIDs). The global service club To page A-3
New leadership at KJA ing tough financial times. That says something about the organization, he says, given that many members were hurt by the economic slowdown. He is also proud of KJA’s youth-oriented work in recent years. There has been an emphasis on developing leadership and a positive identity among Jewish kids due to problems they have encountered in schools. “The community still has issues with discrimination, even if it’s not obvious.” Knox County has been helpful in dealing with the situation, he says. B’nai Tzedek, a program that fosters philanthropy among teens, has also been a success. Teenagers set aside money and learn about money management and philanthropy with assistance from the East Tennessee Foundation. In view of the economic climate, Rosen is pleased
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When Nicole King traveled to India with her parents four years ago, she knew she would be helping to eradicate a devastating disease – polio. But she didn’t know that a small school in the slums would capture her heart and spur her, along with her older sister, to found a club to help support the impoverished school. When she returns to India this week with her friend Isabel Schaad, they will take an $11,000
Knoxville Jewish Alliance (KJA) past president Stephen Rosen has passed the baton to Renee Hyatt, a Townsend physician. Hyatt began her presidency two weeks ago and isn’t daunted by a post that requires frequent trips to Knoxville. “Are you familiar with the Yiddish word ‘schlep’?” jokes Rosen. Rosen and Hyatt sat down at the Highland Grill for a chat before the KJA’s annual fundraiser, Celebrating Tzedakah. Rosen was president for three years, and they were tough years to be at the helm. It may have been a recession for businesses, but it’s been a depression for nonprofits, he says. He is proud of the fact that the KJA maintained its commitment to the community and retained all of its employees dur-
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that the preschool and day camp at the Arnstein Jewish Community Center (AJCC) haven’t raised prices in several years. Preschool scholarships are also available. Hyatt concedes that she has big shoes to fill, but says she has a vision for making the KJA more inviting. While more than 1,000 people currently participate in programs, she is optimistic that Judith Rosenberg, vice president for public relations, will raise the organization’s profile. The KJA was active during community events honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and has successfully reached out to members of the Knoxville Turkish Cultural Center, she says. She’d also like to work more closely with the Oak Ridge Jewish community. “We want to build relationships with the rest of
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Knoxville Jewish Alliance past president Stephen Rosen and president Renee Hyatt enjoy the fire at the Highland Grill before the Celebrating Tzedakah fundraiser. Photo by Wendy Smith
and children ages 1 to 6. There will be opportunities for active play in the gym from 1-4 p.m. on Feb. 12, Feb. 26 and March 4. The event is meant to encourage ■ Indoor fun families to make active lifeat the AJCC style choices, even during On upcoming Sundays, the coldest months. Parents the AJCC will host free must stay with their chilopen play dates for parents dren. Info: 963-8001. the community.” Rosen echoes her sentiments and says everyone is invited to events held at the AJCC.
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