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Music so sweet ‘Tennessee’ by John R. Bean has been named an official state song. Betty Bean reflects on her late brother’s life and his love for his home. See page A-4
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Greenway section closed The section of the Knoxville Greenway beneath the Henley Bridge has been closed because of construction. It will be closed intermittently until mid-August, depending on the construction schedule. There is a locked gate that will be open when it’s safe for runners, walkers and bicyclists to travel along the greenway under the bridge. The three-mile-long Neyland Greenway is part of a near 10-mile section of connected greenways running east to west from Morningside Park to Bearden Elementary School. It travels along the Tennessee River between the James White and Third Creek Greenways. Info: www.cityofknoxville.org/ greenways/.
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By Natalie Lester Teachers, students and school administrators across the county are saying goodbye for the summer months, but Rocky Hill Elementary is bidding farewell to principal Cory Smith for an entire year. Smith will soon be deployed to Afghanistan. After active duty in military intelligence from 1990 to 1994 and with the National Guard infantry from 1995 to 2003, Smith took a few years away from the military. He re-enlisted with the National Guard Reserves in 2009. “The military is just a part of me and I can’t really explain why. It just is,” Smith said. Being a soldier was something Smith dreamed about when he was
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adult, because I get to do everything I ever wanted. I have the ‘Army me,’ the ‘school me’ and the ‘family me.’ ” In Afghanistan, Smith will take his experience as principal and use it as a civil affairs mediator. He will work with community leaders to assure cities and towns have the assistance they need daily. “My job as principal helps with my job overseas, because here I am the face of the school and work to meet the teachers’ and students’ needs,” he said. “The same thing is true over there. I’ll be working to help people. Rocky Hill Elementary School prin- This is the culmination of everything cipal Cory Smith explains to his stu- I’ve ever done in my professional life dents he will not be at the school next rolled into one.” year because he is being deployed to Smith served in Iraq, so this is not Afghanistan with his National Guard his first deployment. He said his bigunit. Photo by N. Lester gest concern is the people he leaves his students’ ages. behind. “Serving has been something I’ve “I worry more about what my famwanted to do since I was a kid,” he ily here has to deal with. My mission said. “I’m so lucky now that I’m an is single focused, but they have a mil-
Warehouse Liquors in Rocky Hill Center is one of a number of local businesses guarding its highly sought-after parking spaces in the midst of a new parking pickle. Photo by Valorie Fister At least one other business owner, who asked for anonymity, said the Tin Roof doesn’t have enough parking for its patrons and is soliciting parking agreements from other businesses to the tune of $500 a month. City Zoning Coordinator Anita Cash said according to permit BU100167, the Tin Roof is in compliance with city codes and regulations and did show proof of adequate parking. The business is to provide 58 parking spaces, two handicap car spaces and one handicap van space. She said 58 parking spaces were shown, along with the handicap spots, in order for the business to begin operation.
By Jake Mabe A 2 percent reduction in the Knox County Public Library System’s $12 million budget (just under $300,000) in the coming fiscal year will not affect the library’s services to the public. Interim director Myretta Black said last week that she and her staff were Black able to find ways to cut the budget without affecting operations. “We were able to take some administrative positions and shift responsibilities,” Black says. “And we used those positions to create direct public staff hours, which allowed us to restore the hours (of operation).”
Operating hours had been cut during the previous administration. Black said that Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett has been stopped “in the parking lot and at the store” by people thanking him for restoring the library’s hours, saying “it is the most positive thing he’s done. “That was a huge plus for our patrons. And it will continue with the coming budget. Mayor Burchett is 100 percent behind it and supportive of our system.” Black said that the shift in responsibilities represents about onethird of the cuts with the remainder coming from a small reduction in the library’s materials budget. “The public will not see any change in the services we provide.” Black says that several programs,
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Tin Roof Bars is a restaurant and live music corporate chain with locations throughout Tennessee and Kentucky. Knoxville’s first Tin Roof location is on Cumberland Avenue. The Rocky Hill location is its second. Efforts to contact Tin Roof officials were met with no response. “Yeah, I’m too busy to talk about this right now,” said one Tin Roof official named Patrick. Patrick didn’t give his last name during a phone call to the South Northshore location. “But if you shoot me an email at Patrick@tinroofbars.com I’ll get back to you.” An email sent 15 minutes after the
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including the Imagination Library, the recently-ended Saturday Stories and Songs, the Summer Library Club and the upcoming Children’s Festival of Reading, are funded through grants, private, corporate or community support, as well as through the Friends of the Library. She says that the Saturday Stories and Songs program, which was held in each quadrant of the county, was designed for working families who can’t get to the library through the week. “About half of the attendees were new patrons. We’re seeking grants to see if we can bring it back after the summer reading program is over.” Circulation for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2010, was more than 2.6 million, representing 1.6 million visits.
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lion things to do and run in as many different directions,” he said. Saying goodbye is difficult, but Smith said telling the kids was the hardest. “Saying goodbye to adults is one thing, but telling the kids is something else,” he said. “The kids sometimes handle things better than adults. They are so resilient. But, I’m going to miss the tons of hugs and high fives I get everyday.” While Smith is gone, vice principal Crystal Marcum will take over as principal and there will be an interim vice principal replacement. “My staff is phenomenal, so I know they will continue to do the great job they are already doing, even in my absence” Smith said. Smith expects to return to Rocky Hill when he comes back from Afghanistan. He hopes his students will learn from his time spent overseas. “Teaching is all about leading by example,” he said. “I can only hope my service – as principal and in the National Guard – and my story inspire other citizens to serve our community and country.”
phone call remains unanswered. Knoxville Police Department Public Information Officer Darrell DeBusk verified that his department was called to Rocky Hill two weekends ago to handle a fight disturbance call. He said it does appear that people are parking in the Rooster’s designated parking area and walking across the street. DeBusk said the parking issue actually is a civil issue rather than criminal. He also said that if “Businesses X, Y and Z” legally post signage that clearly states parking only for their businesses, they “have a right” to tow other vehicles. Rooster’s owner Bill Gray was contacted but had no comment on the issue. Davis said he has operated his liquor store long before either Rooster’s or the Tin Roof opened for business. He said he’s worked well with Rooster’s Gray for years. He also said as an observer, he noticed the new parking issue can cause serious liability problems if the Tin Roof’s patrons continue to park at Rocky Hill Center. “There’s a huge amount of liability there with them walking across Northshore Drive,” he said. “Did you see how busy (the road) is?”
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By Valorie Fister The new Tin Roof Bar at 7428 S. Northshore Drive in Rocky Hill is drawing a crowd and more vehicles to a commercial area already peppered with tow-away zones and reserved parking spaces. And just two weekends ago, the business also drew one tow truck, an angry patron and 10 police cars from two departments to the Rocky Hill Center in Knoxville’s latest parking pickle, Shopper-News sources say. The angry patron parked in a spot designated for Rooster’s Bar & Grill across the street. “I had to protect my parking spaces,” said Warehouse Liquors Manager Lloyd Davis, one business person who reports no parking problems at this time. With only five spaces in front of his store and five orange poles with boldly lettered signage clearly marking those spaces, Davis said he has his business covered. But other business owners aren’t experiencing such luck as they strive to keep parking open for their customers. Most businesses throughout the center have visible parking signage identifying their business’s parking spaces as tow-away zones for anyone else.
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“We have a terrific staff that works together,” Black said. “We have an administrative team that meets every two weeks. And our support staff and facility staff … everybody does a great job.” The library system is currently working to make Wi-Fi access available at the four branches that do not offer it – Halls, Corryton, Mascot and Carter. Black says e-books have taken off since they were introduced in February, with 9,000 “check outs” from the 5,200 e-book collection. This should grow when e-books will be offered through Amazon’s Kindle e-reader later this year. “We’re in the planning mode for some new initiatives. We’re comfortable with this budget, we think it’s a positive budget, and we’re ready to move forward.”
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2,180 miles Hiker shares Appalachian Trail experience By Natalie Lester He started in Maine, but hiker Ben Royer said the task at hand didn’t really hit him until he reached Massachusetts. “Massachusetts is where I felt like a true hiker,” Royer said. “I think I’d been in the mountains for too long.” Royer narrated a slideshow of his expedition on the Appalachian Trial through 14 states to the Sierra Club at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church last Tuesday. He began the hike July 5, 2010 in Katahdin, Maine,, and finished Dec. 9 at Springer Mountain in Georgia. He and his fellow hikers averaged 18 to 20 miles a day. Most people cannot imagine walking 18 to 20 miles in one day, but Royer said it is actu-
Swaggerty is new manager at Cedar Bluff branch library Longtime Powell Branch Library manager Carol Swaggerty has been named the new manager at the Cedar Bluff branch. Carol begins work today (Monday, May 16).
‘Otis the tractor’ visits the library Knox County Public Library will welcome Dollywood’s Imagination Playhouse featuring the Penguin Players performing a musical adaptation of “Otis” by Loren Long. The show premieres at the seventh annual Children’s Festival of Reading 10 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at the World’s Fair Park. There will be authors, illustrators, storytellers, stage productions, a mad science area and much more. Admission is free. The Imagination Playhouse will hit the road after the festival, visiting Howard Pinkston library, 3 p.m. Monday, May 23; Murphy library, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 24; Cedar Bluff library, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 25; North Knoxville library, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 25; Norwood library, 3 p.m. Thursday, May 26; Powell library, 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 27; Lawson McGhee library, 11 a.m. Saturday, May 28; Burlington library, 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 28; Carter library, 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 31; Karns library, 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 1; Farragut library, 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 1; Bearden library, 11 a.m. Thursday, June 2; Halls library, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2; Fountain City library, 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 3; and Sequoyah library, 3 p.m. Saturday, June 4. Info: www.knoxlib.org.
ally not a quick pace. “We didn’t like to go big in one day,” he said. “We liked to keep it at a steady pace.” Many of the thousands who attempt the trail each year choose to begin in Georgia and travel to Maine. However, Royer started with the most difficult climb of the trail at Katahdin and traveled toward his home in the South. “It was strange to be home when I reached Tennessee, because I started being around places I’d been before, but I knew I wasn’t done. I had to make it to Georgia,” he said. “Some people go north to have an epic ending on top of the mountain, but it was still amazing for us to know we had walked every Ben Royer shared his experience hiking the Appalachian Trial with the Sierra Club last Tuesday. Photo by N. Lester single mile.”
Author shares fig recipe book By Natalie Lester Bearden resident Sherri Lee hosted the Dixie Highway Garden Club members at her home last Thursday to share fig recipes from her book “Under the Fig Leaf.” Lee has 12 fig trees on her property. Her passion for them began very early in life. “My grandparents had a fig tree,” she said. “It was part of the summer to go eat the figs off of it.” When she moved into her home in Bearden 20 years ago, she structured the landscaping so she could have fig trees of her own. She advised the gardeners to find sunny spots for the trees and let them take care of themselves. “All you really need to do is
prune them,” she said. “They are very low maintenance.” In “Under the Fig Leaf,” which has five stars in the Amazon.com rankings, Lee includes recipes ranging from drinks and desserts to salads and pasta. She tested each of the recipes herself. She said her readers should have only one disappointment. “If you’re a Charles Dickens fan, you may be upset there is not a figgy pudding,” she said. “I tried to find one but they were all so unappetizing.” When she was writing the book, she discovered many Gardener Sherri Lee shared people loved figs. her home and her cook book, “You’d be surprised how “Under the Fig Leaf,” with the many closet fig lovers there Dixie Highway Garden Club are out there,” she said. last Thursday. Photo by N. Lester
Celebrate summer reading The Children’s Festival of Reading will kick off the start of Summer Library Clubs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at the World’s Fair Park. There will be lots of activities for kids and admission is free. Participants of the library clubs
will receive a prize for reaching their age group’s reading goal. To work toward their goal, participants can check out books from the library or read something from their personal book shelf. All teens are invited to a special kick off the Teen Summer Reading program at the Teen World Bazaar
Rader is National Economics finalist By Tia Kalmon University of Tennessee economics major Gregg Rader created an economic project that has made him a finalist in the National Economics Insider Contest. Rader, a Bearden High School graduate, started working on the idea back in February after a professor brought the contest to his attenGregg Rader tion. Rader said whenever he had free time to spare he jotted down some thoughts here and there, just playing around with different ideas. He said he did not expect any particular outcome, just taking the contest as a challenge. “It turned out pretty well,” Rader said. Rader’s plan is broken down into two parts. The overall plan is designed to give students the opportunity to receive financial incentives for their good efforts in things like school work and test scores. He says an example would be to offer students the opportunity to increase their own test scores and, if they follow through, pay them. The goal of this plan is to improve test scores of students and to increase graduation rates which will ultimately improve education throughout all the states that implement this plan. This plan details an experiment with a control group to test his hypothesis. Rader
1-3 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at Lawson McGhee Library. They can take a whirlwind trip to India, the South Pacific, Italy, Mexico and more as they sample foods, play games and listen to music from all around the world. Programs throughout the summer are scheduled to keep readers on track. Look for magician
said an idea sort of like this one has already been implemented into a school system and has turned out to have some satisfying results. “The strategic idea of the plan was simple. I knew what I wanted, I just had to do some research,” Rader said. After 14 pages, 1,500-plus words, a couple a charts, plenty of research and four months later, Rader has been given the opportunity to present his project idea in front of a panel of wellknown national economists at the National Economics Insider Symposium (NEIS) in Washington, D.C. “It feels great. The best part of all of this is to meet the top economics in the world. I am really excited.” Rader is being flown to Washington, D.C., with UT assistant economics professor Celeste Carruthers to present his idea June 10 to the panel of judges. Marianne Wanamaker, assistant professor of economics, nominated Rader for the contest. The project had to be revised by economic professionals before submitting, therefore both Carruthers and Wanamaker helped Rader excel by contributing their comments to his project. “I was really surprised by how good the paper was, very amazed,” Wanamaker said. There are a total of 12 finalists from all over the United States. One will be chosen as the Future Economics Insider winner after the June 10-12 trip to Washington, D.C.
Michael Messing, critters from the Knoxville Zoo and spellbinding storytelling from Sherry Norfolk. All times and dates are available online. Reading logs are available online and at all library locations. Registration is not needed for the adult reading challenge. Info: www. knoxlib.org.
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abilities we might have. They bought me a wagon to tote home my library books when I was 10 and a Jon Gnagy “Learn to Draw” kit for Christmas when I was 12. There were dancing lessons for those who were so inclined, but the big investment was in piano lessons in Martha Godwin’s basement studio. I started when we still lived on Lynnwood Drive Betty within walking distance of Bean the Godwin’s Smithwood home. Half the kids in Fountain City took piano from My brother John was 33 when he died of radiation talents for making friends Mrs. Godwin, who was also my Sunday School teacher at damage inflicted when he and making music. There were seven of us, First Methodist Church. was treated for Hodgkin’s Mamma got us a piano, disease 14 years before. and although money was Gifted in many ways, he was tight, our parents worked oversaw our daily practice strong, athletic, fun loving hard to give us opportuni- sessions and devised ingeand smart with unmatched ties to develop whatever nious costumes for recitals.
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remember the year I learned “ K e r r y Dancing” and wore a big flouncy skirt with shamrocks. John played “March of John Bean the Toy Soldiers” and snapped to attention in a dashing blue and white uniform and a tall plumed hat Mamma made from an oatmeal box. We moved out to the Ritta community when I was 11, and Mamma would pick John and me up at school once a week and take us to Mrs. Godwin’s. Despite his talent and desire to learn, John would flatten himself in the back seat of our
Pension changes await new mayor Back in January, we were told the Knoxville city pension issue was reaching crisis proportions and we had to act. Action meant a task force to study and report back to the mayoral candidates or new mayor. The task force was announced and quickly collapsed on the issue of closed meetings. Mayor Daniel Brown said a new task force would be appointed with all open meetings. Council adopted a resolution directing Vice Mayor Joe Bailey to do this. Since then, silence. Four months have passed and no action. Perhaps tomorrow night the committee will be named at the City Council meeting and perhaps not. The facts are that the crisis of January is no longer an immediate crisis. Time has worked to recover a sig-
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nificant amount of the city pension fund portfolio. The reported city contribution of $30 million in 2018 is no longer true. It is down to $25 million now (still significant) but continuing on a downward trend which is good news. Virtually all changes to the city pension plan will require a city charter amendment which cannot occur before November 2012 and must be adopted by City Council as a condition of reaching the ballot. Current mayoral candidates are avoiding this issue like the plague. They prefer
it go away and they not be forced to discuss it at the various forums. Changes to the pension plan would invariably reduce benefits for someone – either current city retirees which is legally a suspect route to travel, current city employees which is legally more doable but politically just as challenging, and future city employees which is easier to do as their names are still unknown as they have not been hired. No one is proposing enhancements to the plan. Odds are that the next mayor is not going to feel obligated to accept the conclusions (assuming the unnamed task force can reach a conclusion) of the vice mayor’s committee. Bailey has only seven months left on his council term. It is
unclear if the rest of council will vote to approve Bailey’s choices or not. The new task force has a tall mountain to climb without a permanent mayor being involved. The standard response will be “let’s wait for the new mayor to give recommendations.” The Roddy withdrawal from the mayor’s race makes it more possible that the next mayor could emerge in September in the primary with 51 percent of the vote. However, until that person takes office in December, it is doubtful the mayor-elect would take a stand on the pension issue and what changes would be promoted. The truth is that it really does not matter if the vice mayor’s task force is named now or not at all. Nothing can happen until we have a
embarrassing Volkswagen microbus so his friends wouldn’t see him being hauled off to piano lessons and call him a sissy – his status as the star pitcher on his Little League team not withstanding (his future exploits as the starting quarterback on Gibbs High School’s first football team and first chair trumpet in the school band didn’t count because they hadn’t yet happened). His illness was a merciless thing that he fought as hard as a human can fight. He learned everything he could about cancer and radiation and, later on, something called pulmonary fibrosis and used it as fodder for jokes. If he ever felt sorry for himself, he never let on. He wrote the song “Ten-
nessee” during the time when it was clear he was fighting a losing battle. It started as a lark, but ended up as an expression of his love for his home and his sadness at leaving. Our dad, who died this year at age 91, never quit believing that John’s song was a special gift to all Tennesseans, if only we could find a way to share it. Last week his wish came true when it was named an official state song. I know he and John would want me to thank the old friends and the new friends he never got a chance to know who worked so hard to make this happen. Con Hunley’s beautiful version of “Tennessee” can be downloaded here: http:// www.conhunley.com/.
new mayor. The facts surrounding the so called pension crisis are changing in a positive way along with the stock market. In December 2011 there will likely be a less severe problem. It is actually the county pension plan which faces more severe funding issues. City charter amendments cannot be voted on for another year and a half. The obvious change would be to convert the current city pension plan from a defined benefit to a 401(k) plan for new city employees. No current employee or retiree would be harmed. This requires a charter amendment. Require employees be on the job for seven or eight years before they are vested in the plan. This too would require a charter change. Current employees should keep an eye out for a future mayor asking council to raise their pension con-
tribution from the current 6 percent to 8 or 9 percent as a means of funding the plan. This would effectively remove the annual 2.5 percent pay raise mandated by ordinance. This latter approach would not require a charter amendment. Now is a good time to talk to mayoral candidates about this. A good question to ask candidates is whether they will attend the monthly meetings of the city pension board on which the city mayor serves. Whoever is mayor should attend those meetings faithfully and regularly. More than $500 million is involved plus the retirements of more than 2,000 current retirees and 1,600 current employees. Mayoral attendance has not always occurred on a regular basis which is unfortunate. It’s a good question for the next mayoral forum and an easy one to answer.
Clarification Some readers felt that last week’s story about the fire at Tony and Jani Norman’s property implied that representatives of the real estate and/or home builders industry or even the Knoxville Chamber had intentionally set the fire. That was not our intention. Knoxville Fire Department officials do not know who set the fire, although a spokesperson says it was set. Meanwhile, Tony Norman has requested an FBI investigation. – S. Clark
Mark is Padgett III Mark Padgett, candidate for Knoxville mayor, opened his Gay Street headquarters to friends who piled out onto the sidewalk. Must have been that good Padgett family catering. Mark Padgett, 33, has campaign posters for himself; his dad, former County Clerk Mike Padgett; and his grandfather, former City Council member Bill Padgett.
Madeline and Bill Madeline Rogero brought her campaign for mayor to Fountain City with a neighborhood gathering at the Lions Club Building. Dr. Bill Snyder, wearing suspenders and a Rogero T-shirt, entertained. Among the co-hosts were three wellknown vote-getters: Carlene Malone, Jamie Rowe and Charlotte Davis. Photos by S. Clark
Whitehead kicks off campaign Former Property Assessor John Whitehead wants his old job back. He entertained family and friends last week in Fountain City, where he lives, as he announced his candidacy to oppose Property Assessor Phil Ballard in next year’s GOP primary.
■ Halls Republican Club has changed its meeting place to Bel-Air Grill, 3802 Neal Drive, (922-5522). The club will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, May 16, with dinner at 6:15. The speaker is Judge Andy Jackson, and the scholarship winner will be announced.
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BEARDEN SHOPPER-NEWS • MAY 16, 2011 • A-5 nessee locales. “Anyhow, we thank you for funding the Maynardville Pike four-lane from Halls to Union County; and thanks for the improved intersection at Harbison’s Crossroads (although it Sandra would be better to extend a turn lane down Emory Clark Road to Gibbs Elementary School). Just saying. “We hope you’re eating tors whose district needs well and staying healthy. “Recruit jobs! were ignored or deferred. “Your friend in Possum “TDOT usually operates like school boards: ‘Give us Holler, S. Clark” the money and go away.’ Let the professionals, not the Back to the school board politicians, decide where Rumors are leaking about roads go and which ones get the Central Office reorganiwidened. zation necessitated by Jim “How’s that worked for McIntyre’s elimination of 17 us? Well, you’ve campaigned positions. across the state. You’ve seen Expect a consolidation those 4- and 6-lane roads to of supervisory positions in nowhere in Weakley County subject areas that don’t get (home of Ned McWherter) tested (art, music, physical and other remote West Ten- education, etc.) and more
Getting the memo Bill Haslam has got to be the most s uc c e s s f u l nonpolit ician around. Maybe he’s onto something. We were trolling the TDOT Bill Haslam website late Thursday (don’t ask) and discovered that Haslam had released his 3-year capital plan. The governor has never released a road building map before the legislature adjourned. Therefore (or as Stacey Campfield says, their for), we offer this advice: “Dear Bill: “Once you publish the TDOT capital plan you lose leverage on all the legisla-
GOSSIP AND LIES ■ Osama bin Laden’s diary shows total disgust at Mike Ragsdale, Dale Smith and Victor Ashe – the guys who closed the city county parking garage to civilians in the wake of 9/11. “Yep, it was next to blow up, but those crafty rascals got the best of me,” said Osama. ■ Gee, and we thought it was just that they wanted all the spaces for themselves and their staff! ■ Madeline Rogero is a seven-year locust. She disappears for two election cycles then reappears to run for office. When questioned, Roger-O explained: “Gotta have a life!” ■ Town Hall East ’s forum brought this email: “Rogero should insist that her opponents appear with her. She was the clear winner in terms of knowledge and demeanor. (Mark) Padgett even had his facts wrong … like the annual city 2.5 percent pay raise was by referendum ... not true ... by ordinance. Ivan was Ivan.” ■ Duncan fatigue? With the announcement by Jimmy Duncan’s sister Becky Massey that she’s a candidate
for state senator, some are saying that Duncan fatigue will set in. We don’t see it. In fact, Becky Massey is the favorite to replace Jamie Woodson. ■ Among those attending her announcement: Victor Ashe, Lynn Redmon, Frank Cagle, Mose Lobetti, Debbie Anderson, Michele Carringer, Ivan Harmon and Jimmy Duncan. Campaign chair is attorney Howard Vogel and honorary co-chair is Sarah Moore Greene. ■ Stacey Campfield suffered another self-inflicted injury last week as the state Senate unanimously adopted the late John Bean’s song “Tennessee” as an official state song. Campfield had lobbied his colleagues against the bill with this weirdly worded email: “Their for I will not be able to support this legislation and would instead suggest a honoring resolution.” Campfield is equally effective at grammar and legislating. ■ Mary Lou Horner was hospitalized last week and has suspended her weekly Shopper column. Send her a card at 7100 W. Chermont Circle, Knoxville, TN 37918. – S. Clark
Strike up the band! Dr. Jim McIntyre (at left) and Fulton High School principal Dr. Jon Rysewyk (at right) celebrate with staff and students the donation of $20,000 worth of new musical instruments by Fidelity Investments. Instruments included four marching bass drums, two trumpets, two euphoniums and a baritone saxophone – all part of a specific wish list identified by the school to help expand their growing marching and concert bands. The band director is David King. Photo courtesy of KCS Public Affairs
emphasis downtown on those that do (math, language arts, science). There’s no plan to eliminate driver education, although high school principals can choose to use
teacher positions for other offerings. Currently, five high schools do not offer driver education: Bearden, Carter, Karns, South-Doyle and West. Kelley Graduation:
Nagi moves to TDOT Mark Nagi is the Community Relations Officer for TDOT’s Region One area, based in Knoxville and comprising 25 counties. The job has been vacant since Yvette Martinez became Gov. Bill Haslam’s press secretary. The announcement came from Transportation Commissioner John Schroer, and Nagi began his new job April 26. Mark Nagi Nagi has more than 15 years’ experience in television sports reporting, anchoring and producing in major markets, most recently working as a sports anchor for WATE-TV6 in Knoxville. He has won two Tennessee Associated Press rankings for Best Breaking Sports as well as Best TV Sports Talk Show. He holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the State University of New York College at Geneseo, and a master’s in broadcasting from the University of Tennessee.
The first graduation of the Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy is 7 p.m. Friday, May 20, in the lower level of the Knoxville Center Mall. Anybody who thinks this school was not a good idea should attend. You’ll come away a believer. Midmonth work session: The school board will review mathematics performance at 5 p.m. Monday, May 16, on the first floor of the Andrew Johnson Building. The Youth Action Council will present “Student Input into Teacher Evaluation” and Superintendent Jim McIntyre will update on strategic compensation. Joel Helton will be honored for his service to Central High School students by the Fountain City Lions Club at 7 p.m. Monday, May 16. Helton was treated shabbily by Knox County Schools and here’s hoping for a big turnout.
UT earns gold plus for patient care For the fourth consecutive year, The University of Tennessee Medical Center’s Stroke Center will receive national attention for earning a prestigious award through the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. Representatives at the medical center recently learned that UT Medical Center’s Stroke Center is the only certified primary stroke center in the state to earn the 2010 Get With the Guidelines Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.
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‘Welcome home!’ Touring James White’s Fort
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K, I guess it’s time I confess. I had never been to James White’s Fort. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve driven by the fort on East Hill Avenue downtown. I knew that James White settled here in the 1780s, several years before Knoxville was founded in 1791. But I couldn’t tell you much more than that. But, I remedied that oversight on a clear and warm Tuesday morning last week. I was the only visitor when I made my confession to Robert McGinnis inside the gift shop.
This portrait of Henry Knox, Secretary of War in George Washington’s administration, hangs in the lower floor of the main house at James White’s Fort. The city of Knoxville was named after Knox in the hopes that he would send troops here to defend the city. Photos by Jake Mabe “Welcome home!” he said, handing me everything I’d need for my self-guided tour. Turns out that James White settled here in 1783 from Iredell County, N.C. He came to East Tennessee to claim land grants he was given for his service in the Revolutionary War. White was a land speculator. By 1800, he would own 125,000
acres in the Tennessee Valley and in West Tennessee. He began building the twostory log house that would become James White’s Fort in the fall of 1785. And here’s something I learned. The stockade walls visible from the road weren’t built for defense against Native Americans, as I’d always thought. McGinnis says that White got along rather well with the Cherokee because he negotiated their treaties. But wild animals like panthers, bears and wildcats might be enticed by the livestock White kept at his home. Thus the walls. The fort’s main house and kitchen are original, except for the doors, windows and roof. But even the restorations use logs of equal age to the main house, including the smokehouse, which was reconstructed using logs from the Sawyer Fort in Corryton. During its heyday, the stockade area would have been home to six to eight families, as many as 100 people. Before the guest house was built, as many as 35-50 people might be spending the night in White’s main house. McGinnis said the site would have been a “muddy mess” and smelly, too, due to the manure and the fact that people didn’t bathe regularly during that era. I thought about that awhile as I sat in the courtyard, enjoying the morning sun and being thankful for modern hygiene. On the wall of the main house hangs a portrait of Henry Knox, the Secretary of War during President George Washington’s administration. As you may know, the city of Knoxville was named for Knox in the hopes that he’d send troops to protect the city. In 1791, William Blount, who at the time was the governor of the territory south of the
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An exterior view of James White’s main house from Hill Avenue.
The upper bedroom of the main house at James White’s Fort. As many as 10-12 family members would sleep here on any given night. acre lots were laid off by White’s son-in-law Charles McClung. The price of each lot was $8, and in October 1791 a lottery was held to assign the lots. This was done so that every man was equal, be he rich or poor, in the receiving of the lots.” And that’s how Knoxville became a city. Over the wine and smoking cabinet in the main house’s lower floor hangs a copy of a portrait of Hugh Lawson White, James White’s son. FOR MORE PHOTOS, Hugh Lawson White served as a U.S. VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE senator, a state Supreme Court jusAT WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ tice, and was the Whig Party’s canSHOPPERNEWSNOW didate for president against Martin Van Buren and Henry Clay in 1836. Ohio River, asked White if he’d part White lost by 48,000 votes. with some land so that a new terriThe visitor’s guide says that an torial capital could be established. average day would begin about 4 According to literature given a.m. and morning chores would be to visitors at the fort, “64 one-half completed before breakfast, which James White’s Fort is located at 205 East Hill Ave. in downtown Knoxville. Free parking is available. The fort is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday from April through November (closed during UT home football games) and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from December to March. Admission is $7 for adults. Info: 525-6514 or visit http://www.discoveret.org/jwf/.
the surprises of the day that began to accumulate in such a way that I thought I was receiving telegrams straight from the heavenly gates. After I checked in at the event, the first person I saw was a friend I haven’t seen in months. I gave him a hug, CROSS CURRENTS | Lynn Hutton and we chatted for just a few minutes. It was an unexpected gift, for which I whispered I love the Lord, because he has heard a quick “Thank-you-Lord” my voice and my supplications. prayer. Because he inclined his ear to me, The event itself was inspirtherefore I will call on him as long as I live. ing and ended with the song (Psalm 116:1-2 NRSV) “You Raise Me Up,” (partially quoted above) sung by You raise me up so I can stand on mountains, the glorious voice of another You raise me up to walk on stormy seas. friend. (That one ended up I am strong when I am on your shoulders. ruining my mascara!) You raise me up to more than I can be. Back in my office, I took (“You Raise Me Up,” Brendan Graham) my cell phone out of my purse and laid it on my desk. t was an important day to be inspiring. That much I saw on its screen a mesanyway, with a big fund- was expected, planned for, sage that I knew would reraising event that promised anticipated. However, it was arrange the rest of my day.
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The mother of a dear friend had been in a car accident, had possible serious injuries and was in the hospital. Somehow I got through the afternoon and was wrapping up the tendrils of the day, planning to get to the hospital as soon as possible, when a colleague came in and asked — out of nowhere, really — “Does prayer make any difference, or is God going to do what God wants to do anyway?” I suppose there are people in the world who could, in good conscience, give a one word answer to that question. I am not one of them. Besides, I knew the background of her question and that it was not lightly asked. So we talked about prayer and its purpose, its power, its possibilities. About whether prayer is more apt
would be served at 5 a.m. and consist of cat head biscuits, country ham and some kind of gravy, possibly red-eye. Oatmeal would be served later. The kitchen would also serve as the slave’s area. The fort represents this with a bed in the corner of the kitchen. White owned a slave named Sally, who served as a cook. He owned other slaves, too, but Sally was the only one mentioned in his will. The fort also contains a dog trot between the main house and the kitchen, named for the dog days of summer, because it was a cool place to escape the heat due to the breeze that regularly blew through it. Other structures include the well, outhouse, a museum, guest house, tub mill and blacksmith’s shop. (The blacksmith, by the way, also served as a dentist. The set of pincers lying on the forge made me wonder whether the “cure” would be worth it.) McGinnis joked that White liked people, didn’t like living near them. So, by 1793, when Knoxville began to populate, White moved up the Tennessee River to another plantation, where he lived until his death in August 1821. James White’s Fort was restored, largely due to the efforts of Floyd and Ada Kefauver (cousins to Sen. Estes Kefauver), and opened to the public on Halloween 1970. Drop by there next time you’re downtown. You just might learn something you didn’t know. Call Jake Mabe at 922-4136 or email JakeMabe1@aol. com. Visit him online at jakemabe.blogspot.com, on Facebook or at Twitter.com/HallsguyJake.
to change God or ourselves. About whether we can accept when God’s answer is “No.” Or “Wait.” About what the implications might be when God’s answer is “Fine, have it your way.” And then I set off for the hospital, not knowing what I would find. I was able to locate my friend and went with him to the critical care unit to see his mother. He invited me to pray for her, so I stood beside her bed, placed my hand on her head and prayed as fervently as I have ever prayed: for healing and wholeness, for comfort and mercy, for peace and understanding for her and her children. It was only later, as I reflected on the entirety of the day, that I realized the ways in which my whole day had moved steadily to-
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ward that moment. God had “raised me up to more than I can be” by the inspiring witness and the beautiful music of the morning’s event. God had plowed my heart with the probing questions of my colleague, breaking up the clods of self-certainty, and making me once again consider and articulate what I really believe about how God works in this world. And God had allowed me to gather up the heart-cries of a family into my two hands and hold them up before the throne of grace. You just never know what a day will bring, what mountains you will be privileged to stand on and what stormy seas you will be called to walk on. And you never know the ways in which you will be blessed by it all.
BEARDEN SHOPPER-NEWS • MAY 16, 2011 • A-7 fewer points. Oh well ‌ On a beautiful morning in late April, when the sun was warm and irises were beginning to bloom, an earthquake struck. Two Vols, Dick Fisher and Eddie Test, were linked to a New York point-shaving scandal. The fallout was | Marvin West deadly. Sines’ final team produe man, captain of the duced a 4-19 record. I was knee-deep mess. There is nothing about Boilermakers, tough guy, there. I recall a Stokely the projected Tennes- fiery competitor, former Center game with fewer see roster to suggest even NBA forward, an all-star. than 500 fans. The News middle of the pack in the Sines didn’t have much Sentinel was a lot of help. Southeastern Conference, to work with and the re- We published a “crowd much less championship cord proved it. One famous shot,â€? attorney G. Edward contention. No matter how name, Dalen Showalter, Friar high in an end sechard they try, the so-called did what he could. The tion, surrounded by hunbig men aren’t big enough. team went 12-11. There was dreds of empty seats. If they can play, they were a bright spot at the end, a Into this setting came shortchanged by Bruce 65-63 victory at Kentucky. Ray Mears. Good times Pearl. The Wildcats and the cocky followed. Return with us now to blue crowd were stunned. Alas, bad times eventhe era of reduced expec- Joyous Volunteers hoisted tually came back. They tations, to some empty Sines onto their shoulders trailed along behind Wade seats, excess popcorn and and gave him a free ride off Houston. He was a good a fierce fight for .500. For the floor. The coach was man, a fine father but not the time being, there will glad they didn’t drop him. so hot as coach. This was be no more March mad- He chuckled and said they 1989. A lot of eyes were ness, no lost hours in the had never practiced cel- watching. Houston was the coffee shop debating tour- ebrations. first black to head up any nament seedings. This was 1960. It was sport in the 57-year-old Once upon a time, after fun for a few minutes but SEC. just eight seasons as assis- not a hint of better things Doug Dickey created tant, John Sines inherited to come. The next team slid the opening. The athletic the Tennessee basketball backwards, to 10-15. There director told Don DeVoe job. Like Zo, he was a Pur- were eight losses by five or it was time for Tennessee
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t is time to pull the plug and let out the air but Cuonzo Martin is keeping the basketball bouncing. Fans are affected. Some are smiling. Interest? Yes. Optimism? No. Anxious curiosity might be the correct description. There is only so much a new coach can do in springtime. He can explain what matters to him. He can introduce physical demands. He can establish boundaries, do this and this and don’t do that. Late recruiting is generally just sweeping up leftovers. Great prospects are long gone. If good ones are standing around, there is almost always negative baggage. Forthcoming NCAA penalties compound Martin’s plight. It could be a
to go in a different direction. Based on other basketball hires, I’m guessing Dickey had no idea about a replacement. Houston, an assistant at Louisville, was the personal choice of university president Lamar Alexander. There was an Alcoa connection. Much like Zo, Houston had to put new people on the court. Allan Houston and Greg Bell led the team to a 16-14 record and 1-1 in the NIT. A year later, the Vols dropped off to 12-22. It would have looked a lot worse without three unlikely victories in the SEC tournament. The Vols went up in 1992, to 19-15 and another NIT experience. They went down to 13-17 the next season but Allan Houston became Tennessee’s all-time leading scorer (2,801) and a first-round draft choice. Oops, I almost forgot Allan’s final game in orange, in the SEC tournament against Kentucky in Lexington. He went one for 15. The Vols lost 101-40. That is not a typographical error. Tennessee played 40 minutes and scored 40 points. The two teams set a whole bunch of records,
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and chewing gum. There was also a well with a long handled pump located on the property, and since water was not readily available in some homes, there was often a procession lined up at the pump to fill their buckets during long dry periods. I took advanMalcolm’s Corner | Malcolm Shell tage of those dry periods because it was a good way to earn a nickel or dime by doing the pumping. One of the highlights of any day at the station was when the section crew head arrived in his yellow motorized rail cart. He would often let me ride with him to Boyd’s Switch about three miles down the track, and for a 10-yearold that was really a cool thing to do. Part of the section crew’s responsibilities was to replace rails or rail plates when needed. To drive spikes, the section crew used a long, sledge hammer type tool with a very small striking face. Two people would drive the same spike using alternate swings and they used chants to keep in cadence. I wish I could remember the words to some of their chants, but I do remember that they were usually about railroad life. A drawing of a scene from the Concord train station. Photo submitted I can’t remember passenger trains stopping at Concord. That that time, and most freight came the recipient lived near the station. was before my time. But I remember by train and was offloaded into a I liked to do the delivery because it older folks talking about it. It was a small warehouse area in the de- was a good way to earn “tips� which real special event, and the women pot. My father would then call the could be a dime or just a big chunk would dress in their finery to come recipient of the item and inform of chocolate fudge. down and meet the train and welthem that their order had arrived. The station was heated by a come the arriving passengers. It Most items arrived COD (collect on large potbellied stove located in was the social event of the day. My delivery), so the agent had to han- the center of the office which also father remembered those days well. dle all the paperwork and collect served in earlier times as a passenI also knew the number of each the money from the recipient. The ger waiting area. My father always train and where it was going. The station also served as the West- kept hot coffee on top of the stove passenger trains – the Southland ern Union office, and when not in for the train crews when they were and the Pelican – ran in the eveschool during holidays, sometimes switching out cars on the siding ning. The Southland, No. 42, ran at I delivered the telegram when the track. I got to know them all, par- 10:30 p.m. and you could set your subject matter was not serious and ticularly those who gave me candy watch by it. We lived just a short
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nly a few small town train stations still exist, and those that have avoided demolition are now used for everything from antique shops to restaurants, generally with a railroad theme. They stand as nostalgic reminders of a time when they were often the center of activity for the town. I consider myself fortunate to have been a part of that era in Old Concord when trains were in their heyday and the train station was a beehive of activity. Only the foundation of the station remains today on the north side of the tracks, but there was an earlier station that was inundated when Fort Loudoun Dam was built. There were about 10 platted lots on the south side of the track, in addition to the railroad station, that were affected by the lake. Unfortunately, our home was on the south side of the tracks, and I can literally say that I grew up on the wrong side of the tracks. My father was the station agent and telegrapher, and also served as agent for the Railway Express Company which was operated as a separate entity within the Southern Railway Company (now Norfolk-Southern). He worked 47 years for Southern before his retirement in 1952 when I was about 14 years old. There was no FedEx or UPS at
including 30 turnovers by the losers. The father lasted one season after the NBA hired his son. The record was 5-22, not a thing of great beauty. Here is a clue: three of the triumphs came at the expense of UT-Martin, Mercer and Tennessee Tech. Houston’s five-year record was 65-90. Against SEC foes, he was 27-57. The next coach was much better. Kevin O’Neill rallied the Vols for an 1116 record, followed by 1415 and 11-16. Highlights included spicy profanity, quarrels with the athletic director and a sudden evacuation. To O’Neill’s credit, he recruited the talent that tried to make Jerry Green famous. Jerry flunked a personality exam and was followed by Buzz Peterson, who once finished ahead of Michael Jordon as prep player of the year in North Carolina. Buzz, a nice guy, didn’t develop into a big winner – but the next man did. Bruce Pearl brought the best of times. Alas and alas, they didn’t last. They never do. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.
distance from the tracks, and in the summer I would often walk down and watch it pass. You could see the lighted Pullman cars and the passengers drinking coffee, and it was easy to imagine myself in that car going to exciting places. The station agent’s job also required certain hazardous responsibilities and one of those was getting the orders to the train crew. Their orders came in on the telegraph, and my father would write out the order and fi x the note in a special hoop type implement with a long handle. He then had to stand very close to the track and hold the hoop up for the trainman who would bend down and run his arm through the hoop, removed the message and then throw the hoop off the train several hundred yards up the tracks, depending on how fast the train was traveling. If something like a steel securing strap were to break loose and be flapping along beside the train, it could result in serious injury or even death for the agent. I always shut my eyes when he was handing up orders. Trains ran in those days by exact timetables and highly accurate railroad watches that had to be set to the exact second every day by listening to ticks on the telegraph. Seconds were important; a minute could mean a disaster. Today, all trains are run by computers, usually located in large central cities such as Atlanta, which control the signals and provide orders to the train crew. And, while I am sure that is more efficient, it lacks the nostalgia I associate with those days when train stations were an important part of the system and generally the liveliest place in town.
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Breaking ground for Sorority Village By Anne Hart Alpha Delta Pi president Marta Grese will be a UT alumna by the time the school’s new Sorority Village is completed, but her enthusiasm for the project is timeless. “I hope they will ask me back for pregame luncheons,” she says with a laugh. Grese, who hails from Kingsport, says the sorority houses, which will be built on 21 acres of university property at the corner of Neyland Drive and Kingston Pike, “will change the way the Greek system is run and will give us a better way to interact with our alumnae. It will also change the way sororities do their recruiting. It is really a great thing.” There was a crowd at recent groundbreaking ceremonies, with groups of alumnae and current students representing each of 13 sororities that will build
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residential facilities taking part. The houses will range from 9,000 to 17,000 square feet and will each provide residential space for up to 48 women. Costs of the houses range from $3 million to $5 million. Once construction is completed, the total private investment in Sorority Village is expected to exceed $45 million. Sorority chapters are funding Members of Zeta Tau Alpha posing with their shovel are: (front) Roxana Nahhas, Catherine their houses through priCamp, Kerri Lovegrove; (back) Kelsey Mclean, Malaea Seleski, Laura Dorris, Mallory Clark, Navate donations and morttalia Hayes, Shannon Nelson, Madison Camp, dog Chaco and Rachel Primrose. gage agreements that will be paid through residential rents and chapter fees. Landscaping plants will highlight the village site and streetscape, with the goal of making the land as picturesque as it has always been. The development will be fenced and will incorporate modern security features. The village will have its own parking but will also become part of UT’s bus service route.
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Walker gets his wings Will Walker earned his wings of silver recently as a Blackhawk pilot in the U.S. Army. The son of Ott and Lisa Walker, Will graduated from Webb School of Knoxville in 2005 and Furman University in 2009. He is currently serving in the 82nd combat aviation brigade in Fort Bragg. Pictured are Will’s dad, Ott; Clair Thomas, Walker, his mom, Lisa, and Griff Walker. Photo submitted
‘Walk for Sight’ The West Knox and Farragut Lions clubs will take part in the annual “A Day With the Lions” 10 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at the Fountain City Lions Club Park on North Broadway. Prior to the event, there will be an all you can eat pancake breakfast for $5. The day’s activities will include the “Walk for Sight” 1/2 mile fun run/walk, a car show and exhibits from charities the Lions support. Runners and walkers will collect donations from friends and family and take a one-half mile fun walk. The walk will be led by the Ice Bears’ mascot, Chili Bear; Smokies baseball mascots, Diamond and Slugger; Shoney Bear; and
the Lions Clubs’ own Lion Paws. Info: Jim, 556-9092 or Ron, 690-2557.
Roof repair tips The town of Farragut building codes staff has some tips to help community members choose a contractor for roof repair following the recent storms. ■ Get at least three written bids from well-known roofing companies. Check with people you know for a list of potential contractors. ■ Ask contractors for references and check to see if their work is satisfactory; also ask to see a certificate of liability insurance. ■ Remember, a permit is not required to perform work on your roof. Check with the Better Business
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■ The Poetry Quintessence Society will host poet and writer K.B. Ballentine 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at the Farragut library on Campbell Station Road. Everyone is invited. Info: 357-6134. ■ Samuel Frazier Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution will meet 11 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at Farragut town hall. There will be a tribute to Memorial Day celebrations and members can tour the Farragut Folklife Museum.
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‘Strangers’ A local author has addressed an age-old dilemma: “There’s no place for me here.” Pamela Schoenewaldt spoke last week at the Sequoyah Branch Library about her book, “When We Were Strangers,” a novel about a young Italian woman who immigrated to American in the mid1800s. Irma Vitale was just 16 when her mother died, yet she was expected to step into her mother’s role in the family, caring for an elderly aunt, her father and her brother. “Immigrants didn’t write much about the trip over because it was so difficult,” said Schoenewaldt, who both read from her book and discussed its construction. The inspiration came when she lived in Italy. “I felt like I was in a bubble
Evans talks parks Carol Evans, executive director of the Legacy Parks Foundation, speaks to the West Hills 10 O’Clock Garden Club about the value of parks and their economic benefit for the community. Photo by S. Barrett
Dumas exhibit An exhibit of works by students of Alexander Dumas will be on display 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at NHC Place in Farragut. Dumas teaches art at the Strang Senior Center. Info: 777-3745 or email alexdumasart@tds.net.
Palace Theater The Palace Theater, 113 West Broadway in Maryville, will present the following performances beginning at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted and all tickets are $13 ($15 at the door) unless otherwise noted: ■ Last Friday Art Walk: “Arts in the Schools” 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 27, with Mrs. Pritchard and her students from William Blount High School. Free admission. ■ After the Art Walk: “White Heat” starring James Cagney 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 27. Tickets are $6 at the door.
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SCHOOL EVENTS ■ Scrapbooking Camp will be held 9 a.m. to noon for 4-5 grades and 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. for 6-8 grades Monday through Friday, June 6-10, at Sacred Heart Cathedral School on Northshore Drive. Cost is $80 and includes some supplies and a pizza lunch on the last day. Info: Krystyn Maxa, 558-4100. ■ There will be a drama camp at Farragut High School 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 20-24. Anyone age 8-14 can participate. FHS drama students will be the counselors coaches. Deadline to register is Tuesday, May 31. Info: www.fhsdrama.org.
West Valley Middle School students Ricky Huezo and Maddie Andre help AmeriCorps team member Ellen Baker and student Heather Dutton plant hibiscus in the new rain garden outdoor classroom. Photos by L. Furtner
Rain garden outdoor classroom takes shape By Lorraine Furtner Recent storms created setbacks, but Ruth Anne Hanahan of the Tennessee Water Research Center and site supervisor for AmeriCorps Water Quality Teams said the first phase of West Valley Middle School’s rain garden and outdoor classroom is near completion. AmeriCorps’ team members Ellen Baker and Jennifer Bowe began in October, working with Lisa Foil, Regina Halford and Anthony Hussey’s classes to educate students about stormwater management and more. The project will include
two water filtering pools and river rock cascades and is being funded by a $5,000 grant from the Water Quality Forum, support from PTSA and staff fundraisers. Knox County Stormwater Management’s Mike Hamrick did excavation, engineer Andy Dodson created the hydrologic design and Knox County Watershed Coordinator Roy Arthur provided project oversight. Wyn Miller, UT graduate student in landscape architecture, did the concept plan and plant design scheme. Miller said excavation will be completed next fall and
more plants will be added after that. When completed, there will be two levels of filtration to prevent sediments and pollutants from entering the storm water drains. Principal John Nealy said the garden classroom will benefit both the school and community and provide opportunity for community service projects. “It’s a good start that can be built upon each year and is good for students because kids have a need to give as well as receive, and this will provide that opportunity.” Info: www.waterquality forum.org
West Valley Middle School students Demetrius Robinson and Ashley Warren in Regina Halford’s class get planting tips from University of Tennessee landscape architect graduate student Wyn Miller.
■ Greenway School, 544 Canton Hollow Road, is currently enrolling grades 6 through 8 for fall. Families with rising 6th, 7th, or 8th graders are invited to schedule a tour of the school. Info: 777-0197 or www.greenwayschool.edu.
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Pajamas and Goodwill During Pajama Day at Bearden Elementary School, principal Susan Dunlap helps 2nd grader Jake Cain add his bag to the Goodwill Sac Pack collection, where students donated old clothes and toys to Goodwill Industries. Photo by N. Lester
SPORTS NOTES ■ A baseball tournament will be held Friday through Sunday, May 20-22, at Halls Community Park. 5U-14U. Open to all. 992-5504 or email hcpsports@msn.com. ■ Skills Development Basketball Clinic II, boys and girls ages 6-12. Info: 242-3354.
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West High School freshman Maya Barasso and sophomore Kandace Parks and Brooke Thompson scored in Nutrition Alec Queisser won the covScience. eted Citizenship Award. Photos
Sophomore Rebecca Rhea, who excelled in German II, sits with mom, Jean.
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The Best of West By Betty Bean The Best of West Awards Day celebration is a West High School tradition. Outstanding students from every academic department are recognized and awards are handed out for the top students in each grade. Additionally, one student from each of the three underclass grades is honored with Citizenship Awards. This year’s winners are 9th grade, Maya Barraso; 10th grade, Alec Queisser; Junior, Yasmin Murphy.
Social Studies awards Jaiya Anders: World Geography; Christian Francis: Ancient History; Miranda Northcutt: World History; Michael Mullaney: World History, Honors; Bennett Wahl: AP European History; Kadiza Brown, Cameron Driskill, Jeremy Pressley: U.S. History; Aaron Datz, Megan Fandrich, Jacob Tobias: U.S. History, College Prep; Chris Smith, Carlisle Kramer: AP U.S. History; Blaine Coyle, Liz Kemp: Psychology; Katie Plan: AP Human Geography; Margaret Hutchison, Alex Deforrest: Contemporary Issues; Chris Key, Matt Edwards, Dustin McCool: Sophomore Government; Bennett Wahl: AP Sophomore Government.
English awards 9th Grade: Brett Brookshire, Shaneeka Scott; 9th Grade Honors: Olivia Deck. 10th Grade: Jimmy Ridings, Jason Brown, Matthew Gentile; 10th Grade Honors: Kandace Parks, Emily Bullen; 10th Grade Honors Combined
Outstanding DECA students Will Matthews and Courtney Walker flank marketing teacher Christy Seals with Outstanding Marketing student Jacqueline Smith at right.
Freshman Shaneeka Scott scored awards in Algebra I and English I.
Studies: Spencer Trent. 11th Grade English: Jeremy Pressley, William (Harrison) Smith; Stand Alone AP Literature and Composition: Kari Edick; Combined Studies AP Literature and Junior Bradley Composition: Greg Tate; “Felix� Still Combined Studies, achievewon a silver ment for both AP Literature medal in and AP U.S. History: Katie German. Plank; Journalism, Newspaper: Kari Edick; Speech: Peyton Blackstock; Film Studies: Emily Schewel; Creative Writing: Jessica Wilson. ACTS (Action Counts in May Joseph, Spring Smith; Teen Service) Overall Best Spanish III: Christian FranStudent: Garrett Holt, Da- cis, Pauline Hanset. This is the third year West vid Travis. High School students have the National Spanish World Language awards taken Exam. West had 32 students French I: Henry Kemp, score in the top 25 percent Emily Graham; French II: of the nation. The following Jeremy Pressley; French II students received Premio de Honors: Ann-Elise Wall; Oro by scoring at or above French III Honors: Alex Gil- the 95th percentile: bert; French AP: Emily Bast. Level I: Christian Soto; Thirty nine French stu- Level II: Luiza Chavez. dents took the National These students received French Exam and the fol- Premio de Plata by scoring lowing had outstanding from the 85th percentile to performances: the 94th: French II: Alexandra Level I: Estonia Black, OlBarton, Joshua Talley, Ann- ivia Deck, Alexandra Ewan, Elise Wall, Sophie Yates; Raina Fitzpatrick, May JoFrench III: Katherine For- seph, Saxon McDonald, Jesester, Jennifer Kern, Celeste sica Tobias, Graham TreaMcAlpin-Levitt, Raney Shat- sure; Level II: John Doty, tuck; French IV: Emily Bast, Matthew Edwards, Sara Svenja Brakemeier, Steven Paterson, Blaire Toedte, Patrick; French V: Gracie Pauline Hanset; Level III: Corapi, Mark Hipshire. Anthony Bright, Brittany Brown, Breanna Chatterley, Spanish Edras Vallecillo. These students received Spanish I: Robert Lay, Jessica Layton, Josh On- the Premio de Bronce by tiveros, Kandace Parks, scoring from 75th-84th Grant Rucker, Zaria Walker; percentile: Level I: Deforest Spanish II: Jessie Grooms, Barnette, Kendall Bielak, Hannah Simpson; Spanish Benjamin Bryson, Riley II Honors: Megan Fandrich, Campbell, Megan Fandrich,
Demetrius Green, Janet Reyes, Garrett Sexton, Brett Simpson, Hannah Simpson, Brooke Thompson, Francesco Torricelli; Level II: Hunter Bailey, Johathan Woo. Nine students won state prizes for the National Spanish Exam. They are: First place, Bilingual, Christian Soto; third place, Level II Bilingual, Luisa Chavez; third place, Outside Experience, Pauline Hanset; fifth place, Bilingual, Janet Reyes.
Best students in Computer Applications, Jorge Torres and Rachel Ryan; Principles of Business, Brady Cox and Anthony Bright; Desktop Publishing, Brett Simpson and Ashley Ivnes; Accounting, Claire Hawthorne and Jeremy Pressley; Financial Planning, Rya Brice and Jazmine Decker; Interactive Multimedia, Brooke Dills and Sam Bendriem; FBLA (Business Club) Award, Alyson Carr.
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Latin I: Carolyn Craig, Anna Greer; Latin II: Claire Bianconi, Chris Smith, Andy Tirro; Latin III: Livingstone Dilworth; AP Latin Literature: Daisy Feller. Eleven students also scored high on the National Latin Exam.
German German I: Peyton “Gisela� Blackstock, Carolyn “Kirsten� Craig, Sloan “Simone� Phillips; German II: Spencer “Franz� Trent, Rebekah “Silke� Rhea, Jackson “Heinz� Killian, Cat “Ava� Traylor; German III Honors: Emily “Natascha� Graham, Eric “Erik� Adamcik; German IV Honors: Emilyn “Gretl� Polte. Twenty-eight West High students scored in the top 25 percent nationally. Spencer Trent and Emily Graham won gold medals for scoring in the top 10 percent in Level II and III.
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Physical Science: Millie Hicks, Brian Sams, Ethan Copeland; Biology I: Quentin Eustace, Katie Adair, Svenja Brakemeier; Biology I Honors: Blaire Toedte; Biology II/AP Breanna Durbin and Christian Francis; Chemistry I: Bradford Dandridge, William Robinson, Nell Brewington, Leslie Walker; Honors Chemistry: Maya Barroso, Megan Wall; Chemistry II/AP: Kelli Reese; Ecology: Ashley Scott, Claire Hawthorne; Environmental Science: Brennan Munton, Anthony Mashburn, Dmitry Chuprinov; AP Environmental Science: Anna Rennich, Graham Gibson; Anatomy and Physiology: Kathleen Kerr, Harrison Smith; Physics: Mawaysheline Joseph; AP Physics: Zach Bielak.
Fashion Merchandising: Kandace Parks; Interior Design: Carlton Troutman.
Marketing Principles of Marketing: Nell Brewington, Mason Sigmon; Business Services: George Bullock; Apparel &Accessories: Bailey Hahn; Food Marketing: Chandler Hale; Hotel & Lodging Management: Maggie Jarnagin; Automotive Services Marketing: Paul Kedrow, Sean Rothery; Retail Merchandising: Beckham Kilburn, Jacquelyn Smith; Sports & Entertainment Marketing: Will Matthews; Marketing Management: Courtney Walker; Most Outstanding DECA members: Jacquelyn Smith and will Matthews; Most Outstanding Marketing Student: Courtney Walker.
Early Childhood Education Career awards Most Outstanding Students: Jessica Leffel and Traci Cox.
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Algebra IA/IB, Rusul Alani; Algebra I, Shaneeka Scott; Honors Algebra I, Thomas Stubbs; Geometry, Kelly Kukuk; Honors Geometry, Ruth Simberloff; Algebra II, Jack Saunders; Honors Algebra II, Thomas Turner; Advanced Algebra Career and & Trig: Chastity Roach; Technical Awards PreCalculus, Grace Alonso Family and Consumer DeArmino; Honors PreScience: Brook Thompson; Calculus, Hunter Bailey; Nutrition Science: Jeremy Calculus CP Award, Grant Pressley; Nutrition Science Gentry; AP Statistics, Katie Foods: Catherine Norris; Plank.
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Promoting children’s mental health At right, Wendy Lowe Besmann demonstrates the “Hokey Pokey” as participants dance in Krutch Park during Free Family Fair on May 7. The event was cosponsored by K-Town Youth Empowerment Network and Tennessee Voices for Children to celebrate Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Besmann is social marketer and technical assistance coordinator for K-Town Youth Empowerment. Taylor Rumsey was event coordinator. Info: 523-0701. Photos by S. Clark
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Bike to Work Day • Friday, May 20 Bike-to-Work convoys assembly points: North Knoxville • 7 a.m. Office Depot/Food City parking lot, 4212 North Broadway East Knoxville • 7 a.m. Holston River Park, 3300 Holston Hills Road
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avid Dewhirst remembers when he returned to Knoxville in the early 1990s. He was living in Washington, D.C., when a job in Oak Ridge brought him back to his old college stomping grounds. As he drove into town, he took Summit Hill Drive. Then, for some unknown reason, he turned right on Gay Street. The first thing he saw was a plywood sign that said “Building for Sale – $75,000.” When he got out of his car to investigate, he felt a hand on his shoulder. The hand belonged to Jim Mason, who said, “Son, you ought to buy that building.” The neighborhood was blighted, but Dewhirst was able to see the richness of the architecture. He was, after all, coming from D.C., where historic city-center homes brought top dollar. “It was so much beauty for so little money,” he says. He took out a loan from his mother and purchased 133 Gay St. He renovated an upstairs apartment and space for two offices on the ground floor. His life changed when he realized he could charge more rent for the office space than his monthly payment on the building. “At that moment, I became a developer.” He also became a neighbor to Mason and his wife, Jo. The Masons had become the 100 block’s first modern residents when they moved into their refurbished loft at 124 Gay St. in 1989. In 1998, the couple bought the building next door – the original Lawson McGhee Library – and created one of downtown’s most dramatic living spaces. The history of the home is part of its appeal. Charles McClung McGhee founded the library in 1885 and named it after his daughter, May Lawson McGhee Williams, who had died in 1883 at the age of 21. The private library operated on subscriptions as well as revenues from leasing space to businesses. Knoxville Business College and Vance Furniture Company were tenants when the building burned in 1904. The building was refurbished and housed several businesses. An Italian immigrant named Forenzio Rebori, who ran a fruit and candy stand on the sidewalk next to it, paid cash when the building was auctioned in 1915. These days, the Masons live in the building’s top two floors, which each have 5,000 square feet of completely open space. Jim laid out the contemporary, stainless-steel kitchen by dragging his toe through the sawdust on the floor of the second story, which has multiple dining and gathering spaces. An enormous tiled shower is the central feature of the third-floor bedroom and office space.
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Thursday, May 19 ■ Sundown in the City will feature Umphrey’s McGee with Zach Deputy in a free concert on Market Square. Gates open at 6 p.m.
Friday, May 20 Jo Mason stands in the living room of her Gay Street home, which is the original Lawson McGhee Library. Photo by Wendy Smith Elegant columns and gleaming hardwood floors are reminiscent of the building’s library days, and uncovered windows on three sides of the building fill the space with sunlight. The illumination of the moon is even more spectacular, says Jo. It took two years to renovate the space, which has been featured on HGTV. The rise in the cost of building materials would have made the renovation too expensive to do now, says Jim. A photo of the block taken in 1992 after business hours shows only two cars — Jim’s and Jo’s. The transformation of the neighborhood since those days is staggering. According to a survey taken by the 100 Block Association in February, there are currently 508 residents on the block. “What’s changed since then is that you could stand naked in the middle of Gay Street at five o’clock and no one would see you,” says the Masons’ friend and neighbor, Patti Smith. “Now, people are out at all hours, even with little kids. It’s so much fun to see it.” Jo Mason is also pleased with the area’s transformation. “It’s exciting because we really grew it,” she says. “Once you start something, people see it and get excited.” In the early days, there was no way to imagine what downtown would become, says Smith. “I had no idea it would become a neighborhood,” she says.
■ The WDVX Blue Plate Special will feature musicians Boca Chica and Rebecca Pronsky at noon at the Knoxville Visitors Center at the corner of Gay Street and Summit Hill Drive. The free concert series is broadcast live Monday through Saturday, and all are invited to be part of the studio audience.
Saturday, May 21 ■ The Children’s Festival of Reading, hosted by Knox County Public Library, will be held at the World’s Fair Park, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event will have storytellers, music, a roaming circus, arts and crafts, a bounce house and a wagon ride. Featured artists include innovative children’s book artist Robert Sabuda, “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” author Grace Lin, Patricia McKissack, Mike Artell, Allan Wolf and Bill Harley. Info: www.knoxlib.org. ■ Monty Python’s Spamalot will be at the Tennessee Theatre for three performances: 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, May 21, and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 22. Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical, this outrageous musical comedy riffs on the cult film classic “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” Tickets on sale now at all Tickets Unlimited locations and the Tennessee Theatre box office.
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Love Cooking? Whether you are a professional wishing to develop your skills, an individual interested in the craft or a hobbyist, the Institute will have something for you. Founded by Chef John Antun, the classes are held at the state-of-the-art laboratory/kitchen on the University of Tennessee’s campus. For maximum retention of the knowledge and skills presented, the courses are formatted to include lecture, demonstration and then hands-on application of each skill set.
Food For Thought… Pellissippi State Community College with the University of Tennessee, will serve up a new twoyear degree program of Associate of Applied Science with a major in Business Administration and a concentration in Culinary Arts.
The UT Gardens, in conjunction with UT’s Organic & Sustainable Crop Production program, will host a weekly Farmer’s Market starting May 18th on Wednesday from 4-7pm. Local produce, entertainment & cooking demonstrations will be featured. For more information, visit vegetables.tennessee.edu/2001_ UT_market.html.
For any question or for more information, please contact Dr. Donette Poisson at 865-974-0672 or at dpoisson@utk.edu
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HEALTH & LIFESTYLES NEWS FROM FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Visit by Joni inspires Patricia Neal Center patients
Joni holds a brush in her teeth to create detailed paintings and drawings.
Joni Eareckson Tada shares a special moment with Patricia Neal Center spinal cord injury patient Terry Amos. ties throughout the world. During her visit to the Patricia Neal Center, Joni talked about the challenges of living with a disability long term. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After 44 years of life as
a quadriplegic, I know how tenuous and fragile life is. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m surprised Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m still alive and have lived this way for so long. My secret is that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not a very strong
person, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m actually very weak,â&#x20AC;? explains Joni. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I wake up in the morning and think I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deal with the chronic pain and quadriplegia for one more day, I
Joni and Friends Knoxville celebrates 10th anniversary The ministry of Joni and Friends was founded in 1979 following the overwhelming success of a book and movie about the life of quadriplegic Joni Eareckson Tada. To respond to the many questions and needs that poured in from other individuals and families affected by disability, Joni and her friends and family started what is now a worldwide ministry that has impacted millions of people. Joni and Friends Knoxville is one of 21 local offices throughout the United States celebrating 10 years of sharing hope with people affected by disability. Joni and Friends Knoxville helps those who face the daily challenge of life with disabilities, partnering with local churches to develop disability ministries and hosting community events. Internationally, Joni and Friends Knoxville touches people as far away as Guatemala through the Wheels for the World ministry, providing refurbished wheelchairs to people with disabilities who would otherwise never be able to afford them. Staff members from the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center have regularly traveled to Guatemala as volunteers for the Wheels for the World ministry. During her recent visit to Knoxville, Tada expressed pride in the efforts being made in Knoxville. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been incredible to see a decade of outreach to disabled people
Outdoor activities are a popular part of Joni and Friends Family Retreats. in East Tennessee through this ministry,â&#x20AC;? says Tada. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our wonderful partnership with Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center and Covenant Health has helped us offer lots of practical support and spiritual help to those who need it.â&#x20AC;? Tada says itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that Joni and Friends have strong local ties in the communities it serves. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We knew we needed to be local to be effective. We have a valuable team of local volunteers that connect with the families and individuals and identify the needs of the disabled here in Knoxville. Then, we can move heaven and earth together, to meet those needs.â&#x20AC;? Tada says while great strides
have been made in recent decades in increasing public awareness about disabilities, there is still much work to be done. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Millions of people with disabilities continue to suffer and have no hope. Many are living in back bedrooms and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have access to the services they need,â&#x20AC;? Tada says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up to us to ďŹ nd those who need help and address those overwhelming needs of the disabled across the world and here in our community.â&#x20AC;? For more information about the services and ministry of Joni and Friends Knoxville, call (865) 540-3860 or visit www. joniandfriends.org/Knoxville.
go to God for my strength to keep going.â&#x20AC;? Joni encouraged the Patricia Neal Center patients she met to find strength in their abilities and their personal faith. Spinal cord injury patient Terry Amos of Morristown found Joni very inspiring. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She is amazing. Meeting her gives me hope,â&#x20AC;? says Amos. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My goal is to work hard at walking again and walk out of here soon.â&#x20AC;? Amos says Joniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story and life have taught
the world a lot about disabilities. In addition to hosting a weekly radio program and inspirational TV show, Joni Eareckson Tada has written 48 books and numerous magazine articles. She has visited 46 countries and has served on the National Council on Disability under President Ronald Reagan and President George W. Bush and the Disability Advisory Committee to the U.S. State Department under Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
Patricia Neal staff helping patients worldwide Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center physical therapist Becky Berry ďŹ nds joy in being one of dozens of local volunteers who help with Joni and Friends Knoxvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wheels for the World program. Berry has traveled to Guatemala three times with the group to deliver hundreds of wheelchairs to disabled citizens there. Patricia Neal Rehab Center Physical Theraâ&#x20AC;&#x153;The trip is an eyepist Becky Berry smiles with a young friend opening experience,â&#x20AC;? she met while volunteering in Guatemala says Berry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are with Joni and Friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Wheels to the World so many needs.â&#x20AC;? program. With the cost of a wheelchair often exceeding a full yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wages, a wheelchair is simply not affordable for many people with a disability. The gift of a wheelchair can transform the life of the person with a disability. Wheels for the World brings hope that impacts entire neighborhoods and villages. Program volunteers custom ďŹ t the chair they give away. Berry explains that the wheelchairs are usually ďŹ tted for long term use. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It may be several more years before that person has a chance to get another wheelchair, so you have to consider how they may change and work on ways to make a chair ďŹ t best.â&#x20AC;? Berry was inspired to participate in the wheelchair mission trip after hearing a presentation given by another Patricia Neal Center staff member who worked with Wheels for the World. Berry says the trips are a blessing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a taste of heaven,â&#x20AC;? she smiles. To date, Joni and Friends has delivered more than 63,000 wheelchairs to 105 countries. For information about how you can help Wheels for the World, contact Joni and Friends Knoxville at (865) 540-3860.
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Internationally known mouth artist, author and radio host Joni Eareckson Tada recently brought her message of hope and inspiration to patients at the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center. Joni met with Center patients and staff during a special personal visit to Knoxville. Joni was in East Tennessee celebrating the 10th anniversary of Joni and Friends Knoxville, the ministry she founded to help people with disabilities. At age 17 in 1967, a diving accident left Joni as a quadriplegic in a wheelchair, unable to use her hands. What limited her body did not limit her spirit and determination. During two years of rehabilitation, she spent long months learning how to paint with a brush between her teeth. Her high-detail ďŹ ne art paintings and prints have become collectorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; items. In the more than 40 years since her accident, Joni has become an enthusiastic advocate and inspiration for people with disabili-
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Good advice Working for a newspaper has a lot of perks. You’ll hear about downtrodden, world-weary reporters who have lost faith in humanity, trudging along with only Red Bull and despair keeping them alive. I’m not one of those. In fact, I love this job, and the perk I love the most is having a wealth of knowledge at my fingertips. It’s not that I know a lot. It’s that I know a lot of people who know a lot. If I have a history question, I call Bonnie Peters or Dr. Jim Tumblin. If I want to know about water quality, I call Roy Arthur or Ruth Anne Hanahan. If I need someone to decipher medical jargon, I call my sister, Dr. Erin Bryant. If I need to know about power lines, I call Pam Jordan at KUB. And, if I have a mommy freak-out, I call Dr. Kathy Fitzgerald, early childhood development professor at UT. I’ve interviewed Kathy many times for this column, and her advice is always sound, calm and wise. The first time was when a particularly mean cousin of mine suggested that Daniel not crawling by 9 months meant he’d be a slow reader. Kathy talked me down from that ledge and many more since. This time, I called her for clarification. The school year is winding to a close,
ANIMAL EVENTS ■ The second annual Dining for Dogs and Cats fundraiser, hosted by Four Paws Food Pantry, will be held rain or shine 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at the Tellico Village Beach Pavilion. Hot dogs will take center stage with a variety of them available, including the Michigan Coney dog. Other refresh-
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moms101 and Daniel just turned 3. His wonderful and kind preschool teachers met with me and my husband for a parentteacher conference, where they gently suggested that we might consider expressive speech evaluation for Daniel. Sometimes, they don’t understand what he says. Now, I’ve never thought Daniel was a slow talker. I can understand just about everything he says, and his vocabulary grows every day. He uses sentences. He recites numbers above 10. He “reads” his books aloud. The other day, he surprised me by declaring that his flashlight was a microphone, then used it like a microphone. I don’t know where he learned that word. The worry grew after I left the conference. Is there something wrong with my baby? Or, if we have him tested, will he be needlessly pigeonholed as a developmentally challenged child? Will this follow him through the rest of his life? I combed the Internet
ments will also be available. A minimum $5 donation will be requested. All proceeds will be used to provide pet food to families in financial crisis in Loudon County. Info: www. fourpawsfoodpantry.com or 458-0060. ■ Bully Bonanza 2011 will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at PetSafe Village, 10424 Electric Ave. Information will be available
and found speech milestone charts, some of which contradicted each other. Did using prepositions mean he was on target? How could I know? Finally, I called Kathy. Kathy told me to take a week and listen to Daniel “with new ears.” Often, she said, adult caregivers adapt to understand what their children mean and forget what they’re actually saying. “You might want to listen as to whether there are more made-up words than you think,” she said. “Listen, and sort of mentally know this, what words you automatically make sense of.” However, she also advised me to wait. Daniel has only been talking as a 3-yearold for two weeks, and boys are generally slower talkers than girls. A few months can make a huge difference. “If, in October, you don’t think his speech is clearly understandable by most people, go ahead and get him tested. Put it in the back of your mind and think about it in October.” I shouldn’t be worried about testing pigeonholing Daniel, though. Kathy said early testing can avoid bigger problems later in life. “If there’s some issue, the earlier we address it, the better,” she said. Thanks for soothing my fears yet again, Kathy. I’ve got to warn you, this won’t be the last call you get from me. Contact Shannon Carey at shannon@ ShopperNewsNow.com.
on responsible ownership, the need for spay/neuter, awareness of dog fighting and more. Info: Wendy Jackson, 202-2520 or email etnpitbullrescue@gmail.com. ■ East Tennessee Border Collie Rescue Group will have an adoption event 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike. Info: 584-3959.
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Meet Haruko and Oahu, two 12-week-old brother and sister kittens. These babies are already spayed and neutered and are ready to move into a forever home. They can be adopted separately, but the center has a reduced adoption fee if an individual would like to adopt multiple pets. Some say watching kittens play is more entertaining than any television show. Both are available for adoption at Young-Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division St. The main center is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Young-Williams Animal Village at 6400 Kingston Pike is open noon to 6 p.m. daily. See all of Young-Williams Animal Center’s adoptable animals at www.knoxpets.org.
The good, the barred and the ugly By Sara Barrett The barred owl, also known as the hoot owl, is a nocturnal creature that usually makes itself known during the day only by its call. This made seeing one in a tree at my house last week even more of a treat. But when I told my mother about the owl, you would have thought I had seen the grim reaper. Apparently, many myths have followed the owl over the years – both good and bad. Some cultures believe (as does my mother) that owls are a sign of death. It has This handsome creature been said if an owl should showed up at my driveway perch on your house or if one evening at dusk. Photo by you hear an owl call nearby, S. Barrett
Hope for caregivers Senior Citizens Home Assistance Services will offer HOPE training for caregivers who need advice and help. Training classes will be held at the Halls Senior Center, 6900 Recreation Lane, on Fridays beginning June 3 through June 24. Sessions will last from 10 a.m. to noon
someone is supposed to die in the near future. It has also been said that owls can turn into witches, swoop down into windows and suck the blood from babies. Really? If you are suspicious of superstitions like I am, and an animal lover like I am, it would be hard, if not impossible, not to roll your eyes at something so ridiculous. Owls are really great neighbors to have around your property. They control the population of mice and insects, among other things. I would take an owl at my door any day over a mouse running around in my kitchen. Info: www. owlpages.com.
and preregistration is necessary. Respite Caregivers are available to stay with a loved one while caregivers attend classes that cover topics such as Caring for the Elderly and Disabled, Elder Law, Medication Management, Personal Stress Reduction, Nutrition, Fall Prevention and more. Info: Jean Dalton, 523-2920.
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110 FTN CITY clean 2 BR Healthcare Collectibles 213 CH&A, appls., DW, CAREGIVERS no pets, $485/mo EXP'D NEEDED to work 2 GLASS showcase $300/dep. 865-684-7720 w/elderly in their with 4 drawers, ***Web ID# 782146*** homes. Duties incl. 54x36x36, $200 each. NEAR WEST Town 1 light housekeeping, 865-448-0044 BR studio, 1 BA, meal prep, hygiene AUTHENTIC ARassistance, & transp. W&D conn, CHA, no ROWHEADS & fospets. $325. 865-966-5983 Immed openings for sils. Call Dan White live-in. Call 474-9710 YORKIES AKC males at 865-250-9280 NEAR West Town 2 BR to schedule interview. & females, health ***Web ID# 785167*** TH, 1 1/2 BA, W&D guar., S/W, Visa/MC conn, CHA, no pets. welcome. 865-386-4111 Lease. $500. 865-966-5983 Business Equipment 133 www.tnyorkie.com Antiques 216 ***Web ID# 787570*** STORE FIXTURES, Duplexes 73 showcases, gondolas, 143 solid oak, nice cond. wall shelving. Buy all Horses 2 BR, 1 BA renovated, or part. 250-7303. $275. 865-607-5069 North & Halls. REG. Arabian Bask Starting at $600. Bay Gelding, 10 yrs, 865-414-1848 Cats 140 needs good home. make Auctions 217 offer 423-462-2447 NEAR I-75 Ftn. City/ HIMALAYAN Kittens, NEXT AUCTION: Inskip, modern 2 baby doll face, BR, W/D conn., no Free Pets 145 Tues June 7th, 6pm CFA reg, $300. pets $495, 2 yr lse, 865-428-8501 Cherokee Auction Co. cr ck, 865-522-4133 ***Web ID# 785474*** 10015 Rutledge Pike ** ADOPT! * * I 40 - 10 min from Zoo exit. Houses - Unfurnished 74 Dogs Looking for a lost pet or a new 141 Consignments welcome one? Visit Young-Williams Let us do your estate sale See it at : 3BR, 2BA, with extra 865-465-3164 Animal Center, the official fleetwoodutah.com large LR, open style BICHON PUPPIES, a u c t i o nz i p. c o m shelter for the City of kitchen & dining room Cute & adorable, CKC Knoxville & Knox County: TA L 2 38 6 FL 5 62 6 JAYCO G2, 2010, reg., shots & wormed, w/breakfast nook. 6 wks. old, 4 F $500, super slide, satellite 3201 Division St. Knoxville. Located in Kodak, 15 4 M $450. 423-404-4189 TV, queen bed, www.knoxpets.org min. from Knoxville Medical Supplies 219 many extras, used & Sevierville, within puppeeperson@yahoo.com * * * * * * * * twice, $16,500 OBO. walking distance to Boxer Puppies, NKC DAV Chapter 24 has 423-337-1689 Rivers Island Golf Reg. 6 wks. Brindle & FREE RENTAL Course. Also has a TRAILMANOR 2000, fawn. 4 F, 3 M. 1st Farmer’s Market 150 OF POWER rentable separate 2BR 2720 SL, sleeps 3, shots. $250. 865-599-9308 WHEEL CHAIRS apt. w/open kit., dining good cond. $4500. ***Web ID# 785808*** available for any & living area. On 2 865-250-6360 area disabled vetacres with view of ***Web ID# 784818*** eran or members of Call 865-856-3947 Smokies & French their immediate Broad River. $1200 mo. family. Manually HAY! MIXED-GRASS or $900 for main house Motor Homes 237 operated wheel Square Bales. $3.25. & $450 for apt. Call chairs also availFrom field, we will 865-932-4063; 865-254-7335. able. Call 690-7690 load. Ask for Bill, TERRIER for information. 865-591-4729. New 6003 Bridgegarden Rd, CAIRN pups, AKC reg, 3 F, ADVENTURER Market, River Glen 3 br, 2 ba rancher, great personalities. 33V 2003, Workhorse Equestrian Park. $875/mo + $500/dep $400 ea. 423-526-5736 8.1 Chevy Allison + 1st & last. Call ***Web ID# 783942*** Tractor Ford 1310 trans, every option, 865-970-3936 4WD with Ford 930A transf. warr., new ***Web ID# 780365*** Cava Tzu Puppies, 2 F, 1 rear finish mower, tires/brakes. Asking paper trained, loving, 593 hrs, exc. cond, $51,500. 865-607-8888. Executive Rental, all M, vet ck. POP. Starting $4500. Jeff 865-938-4335 ***Web ID# 787360*** brick, 5 BR, 5 BA, $150 / bo. 865-382-0825 great rm, cathedral ***Web ID# 784341*** ceilings, master & 109 General 109 General 109 guest BR on main, 2 CHINESE CRESTED General bonus rms, office, Powder Puff Pups, 7 lrg kit. w/granite wks., precious little countertops & S/S girl, $250. 865-206-7157 appls., formal DR, ***Web ID# 784054*** 1 Year Lease. No pets. All Farragut Cocker Spaniel puppies, schools. $3500 mo. 6 wks old, brown, 865-300-3300 M&F, no papers, ***Web ID# 787418*** $150. 865-376-0364
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FARRAGUT 2 or 3BR BA, porch, cen H&A stove/frig, $800. 865966-5161; 207-5758 FARRAGUT. Lrg 4 BR, 2.5 BA, 2 car gar, FP, Jacuzzi tub, $1875 mo+dep. 865-310-3188 ***Web ID# 781031***
COCKER SPANIEL PUPS, $200. AKC Reg. Shots. 1 female. Wormed. 865-332-1871 ***Web ID# 786770***
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MIN PIN Puppies, 10 MOVE IN SPECIAL wks old CKC, M&F, 2 BR Condos Halls $250. 865-740-5249 area. 2 full BAs, miPigeon Forge crowave, DW, disposal, ***Web ID# 785470*** laundry rm. $675 mo. Call 865-680-8496 MIN. PINSCHERS, 7 ***Web ID# 781213*** wks, CKC reg, 1st shots/dewormed, NEW CONDO $250. 865-573-6750 WEST KNOXVILLE 5825 Metropolitan Way Olde English Bulldog 2 BR , 2 B A , 1 2 0 4 s f , puppies, WBA reg., 2 car garage, $850/mo. champ bloodlines, $800 obo. 931-337-5137 1 yr lease. NO PETS. Call Gary 865-548-1010 ***Web ID# 785443***
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KIA RIO 2008, 4 dr, silver, CD plyr, 15,600 mi, exc. cond. $9100. 865-922-9027 Toyota Camry 1990, blue, 39K mi, exc cond., new tires/batt. ^ $4,000. 865-691-9124 TOYOTA SOLORA SE 2002, red, 4 cyl., 144K mi., Alloy whls, maint. by Fox Toyota, Very clean, runs great. $6,500. 865-771-0046. ***Web ID# 785882***
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Painting / Wallpaper 344 AA PAINTING Int/Ext painting, staining, log homes, pressure washing. 9 9 2 -4 0 0 2 or 6 1 7 -2 2 2 8 ONE ROOM AT A TIME Int/ext, wallpaper removal, faux finishes. 15 yrs exp, refs avail. Call Sue at 6897405 . ^
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HALLS lease / purchase or rental, 1400 sf, 3 br, 1 ENGLISH BULLDOG Pups, NKC Reg., 17 1/2 ba, lrg kit w/new cewks. S&W, ch. bld. ramic flrs, comp remod, $1,100. 423-802-4127 new crpt, new roof, $850/mo. rent or $99,900. ***Web ID# 785264*** 865-237-0139 or 250-9458 ***Web ID# 787173*** GERMAN Shepherd AKC pups, hips/ health guar. 865-933LAKEFRONT Luxury 4809 tacoragsd.com townhome, Watts Bar ***Web ID# 784671*** Lake in historic Loudon. New 3 BR, 3 1/2 BA, hdwd flrs, granite GERMAN SHEPHERD Puppies AKC, Ger. counters, dock, maint. champ line. Sire big free. $1340 mo., may & bold. Dam great apply all rent to purfam. dog. Good chase option @ $279,900 hips. 6 wks. 4/25. 865-924-0791 $500. 865-376-2961 or ***Web ID# 774899*** cell 617-2879. Google online Cherokee N.E. 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA, 2 Spring Shepherds. car gar., 2000+ SF, 2 story w/new hdwd ***Web ID# 785379*** flooring, $1000 mo. Shepherd 865-599-8174; 938-7200 German puppies, AKC, mother ***Web ID# 784224*** East German & father West German, N.E. 3 BR, 2 BA brick parents on prem. w/2 car gar., new Avail. June 15th. tile/hdwd flrs. $800. Male & Female. 2 599-8174; 938-7200 sables & 5 black & ***Web ID# 784229*** tan. $750. 865-567-4204 NW 5700 Matlock 3BR ***Web ID# 786051*** 1 BA, LR, DR, kit., new carpet & vinyl, German Shepherd pups, freshly painted AKC 3 B, 4 G, vet ck., walls, kit. appls. Fam. raised. Military/police furn., new DW, disc. 865-924-4301 H&A, W/D conn., ***Web ID# 784348*** small back porch, GERMAN Shepherd fenced back yard, World champ. lines small storage shed. SCH3, FH2, IPO, Avail. immediately. male pups $850. 931$800/mo. $800 dep. 621-3446, 931-644-6590 865-414-0058 days ***Web ID# 786385*** NW KNOX, quiet GOLDEN RETRIEVER neighborhood, 2 BR, Puppies, AKC, family 2 BA w/gar., newly raised, 4 M, 4 F, vet ck, remodeled, $800/mo. 1st shots, wormed, 865-692-9913, 388-3009 parents on site. $350. 865-806-3197 SOUTH, 2 BR, 1 BA, ***Web ID# 784600*** W/D conn., fenced in yard, 1 yr. lease. LAB PUPPIES, $575/mo. 318-9444 CHOCOLATE, $395. 865-696-5637 or 865SOUTH, 2 br, cent h/a util rm, no dogs, ***Web696-5638. ID# 784912*** $550/mo+dep. Call 865-577-8614 LAB PUPS, 10 wks, ***Web ID# 783647*** AKC, M & F, yellow, family raised. WEST, 1520 Foolish $200. 865-206-1828 Pleasure Ln. 3 BR, 2 ***Web ID# 784981*** ba, fncd, comm. pool. $1100/mo + sec dep. LAB PUPS, yellow, No smoke, 865-216-7585 AKC reg., Available ***Web ID# 759641*** now. For more info. call 865-253-3776 WEST. Hardin Val. 2 ***Web ID# 786668*** pretty homes, 1905 Marty Cir. $1100. Maltese / Chihuahua pup1901 Knoll Tree Dr. pies, 7 wks. Adorable fur $1125. 865-622-2130 balls. Adult wt 3-4 lbs. $350. 865-206-7157 WEST HILLS, 1500 sf ***Web ID# 784043*** brick rancher on level lot, 3 BR, 2 Maltese Pups, AKC BA, fully furn. kit., reg, M & F, will be hdwd. floors, 2 car small, $300-$400. 423gar., lg. screened in 733-2857; 423-300-9043 patio. Avail. 5/25. ***Web ID# 784239*** $1,200/mo. + dep. MALTESE & No pets. 604-5772 SHORKY puppies, ***Web ID# 787751*** adorable, pics online. 865-556-6739 Condo Rentals 76 ***Web ID# 784026***
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GRADY WHITE 1986, Load Rite trlr, 200 Trucks 257 hp Mercury outboard, cuddy cabin DODGE RAM 2500 walk around. 2 elecLaramie, 2005, quad tric down riggers, cab, diesel, 68k mi, Furniture Refinish. 331 Hummingbird 787 loaded, $16,500. Call fish finder & much 865-963-8638 DENNY'S FURNI- Remodeling more! $8500. Call ***Web ID# 782735*** TURE REPAIR. Bill 423-489-6091 Refinish, re-glue, ***Web ID# 782763*** 45 yrs exp! ReAntiques Classics 260 etc. tired but have a deHouseboat, Stardust sire to keep active 1971, slps 6, Attached in the trade. 922Dock, Norris Lake FORD DELUXE 6529 or 466-4221. $9,900 OBO 293-8258 COUPE 1938, orig., Also antiques for ***Web ID# 777537*** nice, no rust, sale! $22,000. 865-483-7669 KEY WEST 1720 C/C, 90 4stroke Yamaha, 333 loaded, mint, save Sport Utility 261 Guttering $10K 201-7457, 397-2754 GUTTER LOWE 22' Alum. F/S CHEV. SUBURBAN HAROLD'S SVC. Will clean 1997, loaded + fact. Deck Boat 2002 w/trlr., front & back $20 & hitch, 72,300 act. mi, 150HP Evinrude w/ up. Quality work, $6,500. 865-524-2001 extras, Original owner. guaranteed. 945-2565 $15,000. 865-742-7520. GMC ENVOY, 2002, ***Web ID# 784393*** exc cond, fully loaded, Webbcraft 1984, good 4WD, 129k mi, $8500. shape, must sell. 350 865-671-4006 eng. $3500 w/trlr. W/O ***Web ID# 787050*** $2800. 865-414-1056 339 LINCOLN AVIATOR Lawn Care ***Web ID# 785356*** 2005, 31K mi., 1 YAMAHA 2007 PWC owner, loaded, VX Cruiser w/trlr, chrome wheels, sun ^ low hrs, $6200. Call roof, clean $17,000. 865-458-9370 865-458-8194 Roofing / Siding ***Web ID# 785697*** SATURN VUE 2006, AWD, blk ext, lthr Campers 235 int, $9,000. AT, 130k mi, 865-382-8751 FLEETWOOD pop-up ***Web ID# 781667*** camper, 12-ft box, sleeps 8, hot water Toyota RAV 4 1998, AT, AC, PW, new timheater, outside ing belt/tires, mags, shower, inside toilet, $5795. 865-405-7859 $4,800. 925-3154.
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You Pick Strawberries! HARLEY DAVIDSON Strawberry Knob XL1200R Sportster, Farms, I-75 South, 2006, low mi. $8,500. take exit 60, turn left, 423-312-0140 go 8 miles on Hwy 68, On right. 423-836-1133. Small or Large Tracts HD 2005 custom soft of Timber to Log tail, blk. & chrome, 12K mi., screaming &Tennessee eagle pipes, clean. Lawn-Garden Equip. 190 Kentucky Master Logger $10,500. 865-384-9581 Program or 865-771-1555. RAIN BARRELS, 55 ***Web ID# 784901*** gallon, plastic with removable top. $45. HONDA GOLDWING Call 865-607-1126. 1981, new tires, 45k Boats Motors 232 mi, $2250/b.o. 865Buildings for Sale 191 15' TERRY Bass 742-4002 Shadow Spirit Boat, 75 hp Evin- Honda $$$ THOUSANDS OFF 1100c, 2004, less rude, troll mtr, fish STEEL ARCH BUILDthan 2500 mi, windfinders, spare tire, shield, roll bars, INGS! Limited supply fishing gear, life selling for balanced very nice, like new, vests, etc. $2,200 owed. 25x26, 30x34, $4800. 865-691-2299 firm. 865-859-0153 others. Display program ***Web ID# 780665*** offers additional CASH SAVINGS 866-352-0469 CLASSIC 1986 Boston Auto Accessories 254 Whaler Montauk, center console, PARTING OUT 1992 Music Instruments 198 17', reblt 1995 Evinrude, Plym. Voyager 3.0L reblt trlr, Bimini & 1989 Dodge CaraBANJO, GOLD tone, top, asking $10,500. van 2.5L 865-986-6492 CB100, 5 string, 865-607-8888 open back, skin ***Web ID# 787372*** head, hard case, Utility Trailers 255 great sound. 4 mos FOURWINNS 1999, 258 Vista w/5.7 GSI old. $450. 423-337-1689 Volvo, low hrs, great UTILITY TRAILER ***Web ID# 781915*** shape. Must sell. 4'X6'X20D new whls, tires, & paint. $450. $18,500. 865-414-1056 Household Furn. 204 ***Web ID# 785353*** 865-482-4126, 405-4260
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Parkwest doctor speaks out about benefits of colonoscopy The leading cause of cancer death in nonsmokers is colon cancer, affecting one in every 20 adult Americans. Colon cancer is deadly if left untreated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most people are surprised to learn that colon cancer kills more women than breast cancer and more men than prostate cancer,â&#x20AC;? said Parkwest internal medicine specialist Jeffrey Boruff, M.D. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The good news is that when colon cancer is caught early, it is often highly treatable,â&#x20AC;? he said. Doctors recommend that all men and women who are age 50 should get a â&#x20AC;&#x153;baselineâ&#x20AC;? colonoscopy to screen for cancer. Barring any abnormal ďŹ ndings, getting a colonoscopy every ďŹ ve years thereafter is the standard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A colonoscopy is an internal examination of the colon (large intestine) and rectum,â&#x20AC;? explained Boruff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The entire length of the colon is examined using a small camera attached to a ďŹ&#x201A;exible tube.â&#x20AC;? Boruff said that during a colonoscopy, tissue samples may be taken with tiny forceps inserted through the scope; however, patients will not feel the incision. Testing is done on an outpatient basis and performed, for the most part, by a gastroenterologist, a physician trained speciďŹ cally to diagnose and treat disease of the stomach and gastrointestinal tract. Aside from preventive health screenings, a doctor may order a colonoscopy to determine the cause of abdominal pain, changes in bowel movements or unintentional weight loss. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In general, women tend to be more vigilant about routine health checks than men do, but a colonoscopy is one test that men in particular should not put off,â&#x20AC;? Boruff advised.
The scoop on the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;scope A colonoscopy may be somewhat uncomfortable, but physicians give you medication to minimize pain. Dr. Boruff and his colleagues insist that the potential life-saving benefits of colonoscopies far outweigh any discomfort or embarrassment patients may have.
Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what to expect:
The human colon is a continuous hollow tube that is approximately 5 feet long and 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Most people with early colon or rectal cancer have no symptoms of the disease. Symptoms usually appear only with more advanced disease. This is why getting the recommended screening tests before any symptoms develop is so important.
Colorectal cancer symptom checklist change in bowel habits, such as diarrhea, constipation or Anarrowing of the stool, that lasts for more than a few days that you need to have a bowel movement Athatfeeling is not relieved by doing so e bleeding, dark stools or blood in the Rectal rmal) stool (often, though, the stool will look normal)
Cramping or abdominal (belly) pain Weakness and fatigue Unintended weight loss Note: These symptoms are often caused by conditions other than colorectal cancer, such as infection, hemorrhoids or inflammatory bowel disease. Still, if you have any of these problems, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to see your doctor right away to determine the cause.
N Your doctor will ask that you follow a special clear-liquidsonly diet for two or three days prior to the procedure so that your intestines are cleansed. You may also be asked to have an enema. Your doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office will provide specific instructions. N On the day of the procedure, medical staff will give you a sedative which will make you feel drowsy. In fact, some patients do not remember having the colonoscopy. N The doctor will do a rectal examination to make sure there are no major blockages prior to the colonoscopy. N When the colonoscope is inserted, you may feel brief cramping and gas pains. N The colonoscopy will take about 20 minutes. You may have to pass a lot of gas after the exam. This is normal. N Because of the effects of the sedation, you will need someone to drive you home following the colonoscopy. N Results will be available within a few days, and your doctor will call if further testing is warranted.
Colon cleansing: helpful or hype? Surf through late night cable television, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re bound to ďŹ nd an infomercial about natural colon cleansing or â&#x20AC;&#x153;colon detox.â&#x20AC;? Parkwest internal medicine doctor Jeffrey Boruff, M.D., warns that â&#x20AC;&#x153;naturalâ&#x20AC;? doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily mean safe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So-called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;naturalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; colon cleansing products are not regulated by the U.S. government, so their purity canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be guaranteed, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Like the use of herbal supplements, you should always talk to your primary care physician before using them. They may be OK, but they also might be harmful to people with certain conditions.â&#x20AC;? Boruff said that some patients should avoid colon cleansing, including those with: diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease, severe or internal hemorrhoids, tumors in the rectum or colon, and those with heart or kidney disease. He also points out that licensing for practitioners who may administer colon cleansing varies from state to state. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many people put more research into buying a car than they do about health products and procedures,â&#x20AC;? Boruff said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It pays to be an informed consumer.â&#x20AC;? Potential side effects from colon cleansing include: nausea, cramps, vomiting, dizziness, dehydration, bowel perforation or infection. In extreme cases, there is potential for interaction with medications, or the body may view the cleanser as a toxin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most people can keep their colon clean by maintaining an active lifestyle and appropriate weight and by following a healthy diet that includes lots of vegetables, fruits and whole grains, limiting red meat and alcohol, and by drinking plenty of water,â&#x20AC;? Boruff said.
Knoxville man attends 50th high school reunion cancer-free because of early detection When Young High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Class of 1961 celebrated its 50th reunion this spring, class member Phil Reed was also celebrating the fact that he is cancer-free. So was his wife, Brenda, their four children and six grandchildren. Like many men, Reed delayed having a colonoscopy after receiving a postcard reminder last fall from his primary care physician Dr. Jeffrey Boruff. Reed put off the test until some intestinal issues caused him to research symptoms on the Internet. A cousin also reminded Reed that their grandfather had died from some sort of gastric cancer and urged that he seek medical advice about his symptoms. Reed became concerned enough to consider making an appointment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I dreaded doing the things you have to do to prepare for the colonoscopy because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unpleasant,â&#x20AC;? Reed admitted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, there was this one particular day in February when I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get this nagging inner voice out of my mind that told me I needed to call.
The thought ate at me all day long. So, I waited until ďŹ ve minutes before the doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ofďŹ ce closed, and I called.â&#x20AC;? That persistent â&#x20AC;&#x153;inner voiceâ&#x20AC;? may have saved Reedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. On the next Friday, Parkwest gastroenterologist Dr. Juan Benitez performed the colonoscopy and removed two polyps â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one of them no larger than the head of a pin â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and sent them off for a routine pathology. After the surgery, Reed said the doctor told him that he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see anything with the naked eye that would raise concern. Tuesday morning, Reed received a call from Dr. Benitez with very different news. The pathology report showed that the smaller polyp contained signet cell adenocarcinoma, a rare subtype of colorectal cancer which accounts for approximately 0.1 to 2.4 percent of all colorectal malignancy. The doctor began discussing options. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I heard the words, but my mind could not absorb what he was saying,â&#x20AC;? Reed said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think
signet cells had an appointment with Dr. Jeff (Boruff), and they discussed the ďŹ ndings,â&#x20AC;? Reed said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I talked with Dr. Jeff and we went from, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wait six months to do the surgery to letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s do this now.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;? Reed was put on the fast track for surgery to remove a 12-inch section of the upper part of his colon. Parkwest surgeon Lytle Brown, M.D., performed the procedure laparoscopically at Parkwest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel ďŹ ne now, and the removal of part of my colon may also have been a good thing because of a congenital situation,â&#x20AC;? Reed surmised. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was apparently born with a section of my colon smashed up against my spleen, and this created more room in Phil Reed, senior mortgage loan officer for Mortgage Investors Group of there,â&#x20AC;? he explained. Maryville, is back at work following colon surgery to remove a malignancy. Reedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s close call with cancer A routine screening in February of this year revealed a spot of highly aggreshas encouraged him to advocate sive cancer cells from a polyp that was no bigger than the head of a pin. for following age-speciďŹ c health he realized that I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t connect- I said yes.â&#x20AC;? screening recommendations. ing. He stopped and asked if Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really think things fell toâ&#x20AC;&#x153;If you are over 50, you need to rather him explain to my daughter gether for a purpose because it get screened with a colonoscopy. (a nurse practitioner with whom just so happened that the very next Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just the way it is, period,â&#x20AC;? the doctor had worked prior) and day, the pathologist who found the he said.
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Art for all Bennett Galleries to display art by Allen Cox at Echo Bistro and Wine Bar.
Ace opens in Bearden
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Pictured in the outside garden center at the new Bearden Ace Hardware store are Rachel Beadle, the head cashier, and Ron Russell, assistant manager. Russell has been associated with Parker Brothers or Ace for 32 years. With the new store in Bearden, the Ace franchise based in Chattanooga now has 17 stores. Photo by S. Clark
Fundraiser for storm victims The Lovell Heights Shopping Center at 10400 Kingston Pike will hold a Spring Fling fundraiser 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 21, to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. All proceeds will go toward helping the tornado victims in East Tennessee. Each business will be giving away its goods and services in exchange for a donation to Second Harvest. There will be a bounce house, mini donkeys, baby goats, face painting and live music from Revalation. Rural/Metro will also have a fire truck on display to promote fire safety. Everyone is invited.
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Consumers prefer online banking A new survey by the American Bankers Association shows that for the second year in a row, most bank customers (36 percent) prefer to do their banking online compared to any other method. “It tells us that more consumers prefer the speed and convenience of conducting their banking transactions on the Internet. It also tells us that consumers now have confidence in the accu-
racy and security of online banking,” said Rex Rauhuff, regional president of First State Bank in Knoxville. Survey results showed that the popularity of online banking was not exclusive to the youngest consumers: it was the preferred banking method for all bank customers under the age of 55. Consumers over 55 still prefer to visit their local branch (33 percent).
Online banking for this age group was the second favorite way to conduct banking transactions (20 percent). Among all consumers, the preference for online banking was followed by visiting branches (25 percent) and using ATMs (15 percent). The use of mobile banking (cell phones, PDAs, etc.) was preferred by 3 percent of consumers, primarily among 18- to 34-year-
olds. The popularity of ATMs was down in all age groups. Rauhuff said First State would continue to provide a choice among branches, ATMs, cell phone or the Internet. The annual survey of more than 1,000 consumers was conducted for ABA by Ipsos-Public Affairs, an independent market research firm, on Aug. 14-15.
Saying farewell to Hanson Gallery Hanson Gallery has always been about far more than the wonderful fine art and other artist-created items available in the familiar building on Kingston Pike in the heart of Bearden.
Anne Hart It has also been about the welcoming warmth of it owners, Diane and Doug Hanson, about the friendships they have forged with so many artists and customers who have become lifelong friends, and about the opportunities provided to both emerging and established artists to showcase and sell their work. All of those elements, which have made Hanson Gallery such a special place for almost 25 years, are part of a unique mix which will
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be missed when the store closes its doors in just a few weeks. Knoxville’s loss will be Santa Fe’s gain, as the Hansons turn a page and move to the New Mexico city to write the next chapter in their lives. Santa Fe is the No. 2 art destination in the country, but this move is necessitated by Diane’s health. She has long been plagued by an environmental illness, and it is hoped Santa Fe’s pure air and bright sunshine will be beneficial to her. So what will they do there? “We’re going back to being artists,” Diane says. “We’re not quite sure what form it will take, but we know we will not be opening a gallery there. We definitely see this as a transition. It’s not the end of our career, it’s just that our career won’t be in Knoxville.” The Hansons started as studio artists. Doug had a studio in his native Wisconsin, his glass work at nationally juried art shows and his mar-
keting focus in Manhattan. Diane, a native of Kingsport who came to Knoxville to attend UT, was a fiber artist with a studio here. She also sold on a national level, with a special marketing focus in Washington, D.C. The two met at a Dallas market, where artists were exhibiting both to the trade and to the general public. After Doug moved to Knoxville they set up shop in a miniwarehouse on Baum Drive, servicing accounts in the resort and hospitality trade. In 1988, they moved to the Kingston Pike location and opened Hanson Gallery. “We are artists who have been administrators for 25 years,” Diane says, “but it’s the artists who have made the business what it was. All we really did was level the playing field for the artists, and we have loved just making sure that it was all something wonderful. “Doug and I encourage our Hanson Gallery friends
Doug and Diane Hanson. Photo by Karen Krogh to support our local artists in Knoxville. We all talk about how things have changed so much. Here’s a thought about something that has remained constant: artists are wonderful, creative, colorful, brave and important. Get to know them. They are
messengers.” So now, after so many years in retail, Diane says, “We are headed out to Santa Fe, where we can watch the sunsets and the sunrises.” They will be missed, as will their splendid gallery. Contact: annehartsn@aol.com.
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As many in the community know, Billie Spicuzza, KCDC senior vice president of housing, is retiring in June. Bidding farewell to Billie is bittersweet. While it’s sad to think of losing such a valued colleague, it’s good to see a lady who has worked so hard and dedicated herself to serving others have the opportunity to kick back a bit and enjoy retirement.
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Barbara Pelot sits down for a visit with soldiers from the Army’s 278th National Guard Division, headquartered on Sutherland Avenue, who had come to Long’s Drug Store for breakfast last week. The soldiers are, from left, Sgt. 1st Class Paul Williams, Maj. Steven Turner and 1st Lt. Jamey Murphy. Why did the guys choose Long’s? “Because we were all really hungry,” one of them quipped. And they didn’t leave a crumb behind.
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transformations Newcomer Stephanie Smith, an anesthesiologist who practices in Oak Ridge but lives in Sequoyah Hills, enjoys breakfast with her mother, Hazel Brown of Bristol, who was in town for a visit but will soon be moving here to be closer to her family. The two agreed that Long’s is a great place for Hazel to get to know the area that will eventually be her home. Photos by Anne Hart
Friends from The Cross Alan Moore, at left, and Forrest Tuten tell Barbara Pelot they have been friends since their UT days when both were involved in The Cross campus ministry. They met at Long’s last week for breakfast and to catch up. Alan, a UT law school graduate, has just received a master’s degree in tax law from Washington University in St. Louis and will join the Stone & Hinds law firm. Forrest is in financial planning with Northwestern Mutual.
Cheek touts UT, says he’s a Vol By Sandra Clark Dick Hinton has a way with words. When introducing UT Chancellor Dr. Jimmy Cheek, Hinton said Cheek came to Knoxville (from Florida where he worked for 34 years) with good intentions and high goals. He was approved for hire in October 2008 and one month later Phillip Fulmer was fired. Cheek started his job one day after Lane Kiffin was hired. Since then Kiffin has left, Bruce Pearl was fired and UT is defending NCAA violations in football and basketball. And to boot, Al Gore was given an honorary doctorate. A lesser man would have been rendered speechless, but Cheek was a hit. “A great speaker,” Hinton said afterwards. And Alan Smeltzer summed up his talk like this: Cheek said his car carried a personalized Gator tag upon his arrival at UT and he was told it takes 18 days to get a
Dr. Jimmy Cheek new license plate. After someone threatened to tow his car, he “pulled some strings” and got a Volunteer tag issued in a day or two. He said Howard Baker signed off on Al Gore’s honorary degree, and like Barbara Dooley he’s able to change his colors. He’s now a true Volunteer. Cheek said UT exceeded its ambitious fundraising goal of
$722 million by $20 million. He said the UTK/ORNL Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Graduate Education (CIRE) is on track to have 16 new doctoral candidates arriving this summer. The first student is from Cal Tech and all are “the best of the best.” CIRE was kickstarted by Gov. Phil Bredesen’s funding of $6.2 million. Construction is underway across the UT campus because “it’s important to keep growing to be competitive.” State and donor money earmarked for construction cannot be used for other purposes, he said, adding that renovations to Ayres Hall are most impressive. Regarding UT’s challenge to become a top 25 school, Cheek said the university must serve students (the customer) better. UT has moved from 52 to 47 and a challenge is to retain students between their freshman and sophomore years. He said UT’s admissions are based on qual-
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ity rather than family income with 14 percent of UT freshmen having an average family income of less than $20,000. The University of Virginia, by comparison, has only 0.5 percent in this income bracket. UT’s biggest challenge in getting into the top 25 is its six-year graduation rate. Cheek said UT is moving up, but it needs to do better. The first target is 75 percent, followed by 85 percent. Increasing participation in summer school will help reach this goal.
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of West Knoxville, sponsored by Richard Bettis. Campbell is the outreach and marketing coordinator for the Volunteers of America Homeless Veterans Reintegration Project. Roger Neal joined Rotary in March 2011. He was born in New Orleans, but was raised in McLean, Va., where his dad was a CIA intelligence officer. Roger graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in business. He moved to Knoxville in 2007 to start an insurance agency. At one time he had insurance offices in Knoxville, Cookeville, Murfreesboro and Nashville. Today he is semiretired with most new business coming from satisfied clients and their referrals. He has a soonto-be-8-year-old son, Ryan, and enjoys playing basketball, football and golf with him.
Billie first came to KCDC as a student intern in 1970. A year later, her supervisor moved and recommended Billie for the position. What a great recommendation that turned out to be. Billie has had a stellar career with our organization. She’s played a major role in this company for many years, and her knowledge and expertise will be greatly missed. For such a petite lady she’s leaving some pretty big shoes to fill! Over the years, Billie has served in about eight different positions spanning a variety of areas such as social services, Section 8 housing, quality control and grants, and housing. She says the variety has helped keep the job fresh and that the opportunity to connect with people has been the best part of every assignment. Billie summed it up well when she said, “People think of my job as paperwork, deadlines and regulations. While that is certainly part of it, the job also provides an opportunity to meet and interact with residents and the community. That’s what I like best.” Billie’s fondest memories are of sitting in the floor at day care centers and playing with the children during her time at social services or being invited into the homes of residents to sit and chat with them. She loves getting cards and notes from residents and said every year one former resident sends her a Christmas card with a personal note. I thank Billie for her faithful service, and I know you’ll join me in wishing her well as she moves on to this new season in life.
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Special price on special product At Weaver Hearing Aid Center May is Better Hearing Month and to celebrate, Gary and Belinda Weaver (at Weaver Hearing Aid Center in Franklin Square) are offering a new instrument at a special introductory price. Gary Weaver is excited about the new product. “We had been looking for a manufacturer of a quality instrument with the new technology but without all the unnecessary stuff,” he said. He found that in a German manufacturer, which opened
a United States division in 2010. After investigation, Gary Weaver signed on as a distributor. “It carries the great tradition of German engineering with simple pricing and efficient operations,” he said. The hearing device is small and fits behind-the-ear with the receiver in the ear canal. It has feedback controls and directional microphones. “It’s very serviceable and programmable,” Gary said. “It has all the features needed for clarity. “It’s remarkably sophisticated, yet still affordable.”
Gary, a licensed hearing instrument specialist, offers a personalized evaluation and a wide range of hearing aids. Different people need different products, he said, depending on the extent and type of hearing loss along with the lifestyle of the user. “An 80-year-old probably doesn’t need the latest in Bluetooth connectivity or stereo wireless listening,” he said, while an individual still working might need those features. And price is important to Weaver. “We’ve had people come in who could not afford the
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Bowling for kids The “Bearden Barbies” team from First Tennessee gets ready to Bowl For Kids’ Sake at the signature fundraising event for Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee. This year’s event raised $175,000 to help put mentors in the lives of at-risk children. Pictured are: Jeanne McNutt, Katie Robinson, Heather Jones, Karyn Ciprian and Casie Shults.
Bennett Galleries will display art at Echo Bistro and Wine Bar, starting with a dinner and wine tasting event from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 20, featuring artwork by Allen Cox. Pictured are samples of his work.
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Stuart N. Henry, civil engineer with Barge Waggoner Sumner and Cannon Inc., has been named vice president. Since 1997, Henry has been involved in multiple projects with BWSC involving hydraulics and hydrology, storm water collection systems, flood studies and master planning. He earned a master’s degree in environmental engineering in 1996, as well as two undergraduate degrees (1983, 1993) from the University of Tennessee. He is Stuart Henry a registered professional engineer in the states of Tennessee and North Carolina.
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ORNL Federal Credit Union has launched a grassroots effort through social media to help KARM. For every 1,000 fans that simply click “Like” on its Facebook page (facebook.com/ornlfcu), the credit union will donate $1,000 to Knox Area Rescue Ministries through the end of May. The donations are part of the fundraising efforts of the ORNL Federal Credit Union team participating in the Knoxville Dragon Boat Festival to benefit KARM. The Knoxville Dragon Boat Festival is June 25 at the Cove in Concord. The event hosts more than 60 competitive dragon boat racing teams, with some 6,000 people attending.
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■ B.O.D. Meeting , 8:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, Child Advocacy Center, 887 Highway 70 West, Lenoir City.
■ Networking, 8 to 9:30 a.m., Thursday, May 19, Edward Jones: David Brown, 2099 Thunderhead Road, Suite 202,
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