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Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero will lead Knoxville area seniors in the Walk with Walgreens senior center competition.

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Forgotten hero of the Great Smokies Although he may not be as well known as Col. David Chapman or Carlos C. Campbell, Gen. Frank D. Maloney may have had as long a relationship with the movement that finally resulted in the establishment of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as anyone else.

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Two Byrds in the hall of fame Marvin West has known good guy Ben Byrd, former Journal sportswriter and editor, for 60 years. He’s known son Rick since Rick was 8, playing biddy basketball at old Knox High. Marvin was the referee and says nobody in the Byrd family ever yelled at him. In August, son will join father in the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame.

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Index Business A2 Wendy Smith A3 Government/Politics A4 Marvin West/Betty Bean A5 Jim Tumblin A6 Faith A7 Kids A8 Health/Lifestyles Sect B

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July 16, 2012

Weigel revamps store design … keeps tall sign By Betty Bean

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By a vote of 11-2, the Metropolitan Planning Commission approved a Use on Review for a new Weigel’s convenience store planned for the corner of Ebenezer Road and Westland Drive. There was serious neighborhood opposition to the store’s design, lighting and sigBill Weigel nage, which was originally going to be a standard brightly lit, red and white complex. However, the night before the vote, CEO Bill Weigel met with a group of 30 homeowners and made nine significant concessions, but refused to budge on his planned 30-foot pole-mounted sign, which some neighbors considered a deal breaker. The county ordinance allows up to a 50-foot tall sign. Weigel, who is recuperating from surgery, appeared before MPC the

day after the meeting and said that he has shelved his plan to build a prototypical store and will instead construct a building that looks like the new Weigel’s on Choto Road, which features muted colors and lighting, a dark, faux wood fence and an outdoor picnic area, which will cost him an additional $90,000 dollars. He rejected the request that he replace the pole sign with monument-style signage because he believes the store’s visibility will be obscured by a retaining wall next door, and that his store will require more visibility than a low-lying monument sign can provide. “When your name is on the front door, you do some stupid things. You just do them. But family businesses are important. We take pride in our work and in people liking what we do. Makes us feel good,” Weigel said. Farrington Homeowners Association president Richard Piety was one of those who met with Weigel the night before the MPC meeting. He said he thinks the homeowners got the best deal they could, al-

though many of his neighbors will find the tall sign hard to live with. “We do appreciate the changes that he’s offered to make in response to the neighbors’ concerns about the appearance of the building, but we’re obviously disappointed that we weren’t able to make any more progress on reducing the height of the 30-foot sign. Probably our next step is to look into whether we can prevent this from happening in the future by having a corridor study done and possibly an overlay in the area that would prevent us fighting over signage on every rezoning. We just don’t see the need for 30 foot signs up and down the road.” Commissioner George Ewart, who voted for the Weigel’s Use on Review, said he doesn’t think the decision will spawn signage battles. “There are just two tracts of commercial land out there and I just don’t see the problem with a 30-foot sign. If people don’t want to shop there, that’s Mr. Weigel’s risk. His pole could be 50 feet tall.” Commissioner Laura Cole, one of the two votes against the Weigel’s plan (Michael Kane was the other),

disagreed with Ewart. “We’re talking about a Use on Review,” she said “We’re looking at the big picture and we have some leeway. … When it’s all said and done, I drive up and down that road and see those tall signs. I know when one goes in, others are going to follow.” Margot Kline, another organizer of the neighborhood effort, has pushed for the county to complete a road-widening project at Westland and Ebenezer before the convenience store opens. She has asked county officials to do a small area study to establish a corridor plan and overlay to protect the area, as Piety suggested. She said she wasn’t surprised by this outcome. “I had a very clear sense of how this was going to go, and could have told you what some of those commissioners would say ‘The ordinance allows them a 50-foot sign and they’re only going to a 30-foot sign.’ All and all, I think this was a good outcome, and I felt it was extremely important to put in the record that this is not a precedent.”

A colorful celebration By Wendy Smith When they arrived in Knoxville in 2007, Knoxville’s first Burundian refugees faced enormous challenges. After spending more than 30 years in refugee camps, few had any formal education, and even fewer spoke English. But their biggest obstacle was the isolation they faced in a completely foreign culture. The Light Mission Pentecostal Church became a refuge for many of the Burundians. In spite of continuing struggles, the fledgling congregation recently celebrated its first year in a new building with a morning of singing, dancing and thanking God. “It’s a miracle of God to get this place. We had no money,” says pastor Magwe Arthemon. Miracles and struggles are nothing new to Magwe. He was born in 1964 in the African country of Burundi, which is sandwiched between Rwanda and Tanzania. In 1972, he was one of thousands who

The Light Mission Pentecostal Church choir performs during a celebration of the congregation’s first year in its new building on Heiskel Avenue. Most members are Burundian refugees. Photo by Wendy Smith fled their homeland because of eth- coming to Knoxville. Magwe continued to study and nic violence. He lived in Congo and His parents were converted by a refugee camp in Tanzania before Swedish missionaries in 1935, and To page A-3

County posts $17.3 million surplus gives us an opportunity to do someSome would say Trustee John thing,’ ” Hammond said. Duncan and his staff worked hard The commission funded $7 mil- to increase collections. That is lion of a requested $35 million in- demonstrated by the increase in By Sandra Clark crease sought by Superintendent Dr. fees collected from $1.3 million to When the county’s fiscal year Jim McIntyre and the school board. $1.9 million. ended on June 30, Some would say the economy both property tax is coming back. Consumers are and sales tax revAsk five people and you’ll get five spending more and paying propenues exceeded answers as to why the county has erty taxes on time. projections, reWhatever the reason, the surplus produced a surplus. sulting in a $17.3 Some would say Mayor Tim “no gives County Commission the opmillion surplus. shenanigans” Burchett projected portunity to step up and do the right This surplus is low in preparing last year’s budget thing for Knox County’s 56,000 available for one- during uncertain economic times. public school students. We’ll see Hammond time school needs Others would say he just got lucky. how this plays out. and could fund technology upgrades in all schools. Knox County – fiscal year ending June 30, 2012 Commission chair Mike Hammond said Friday that he has asked Budget Actual Difference interim Finance Director Chris Caldwell to attend the chair’s lunProperty Tax 248,769,308 261,463,386 12,694,078 cheon at 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 23, Sales Tax 136,514,750 141,164,674 4,649,924 to discuss the commission’s options. “When I saw those numbers Total 385,284,058 402,628,060 17,344,002 come in I thought, ‘Wow! This

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Chad and Camilla Frost had worked in retail pharmacy chains for a decade. In fact, Chad had been district manager for a larger chain, managing more than 100 pharmacies at a time.

Shannon Carey But, they had always dreamed of opening their own independent pharmacy. As pharmacists, Chad and Camilla have a passion to help people, but there were limits to the personalized care they could give people in a chain setting. “At the end of the day, when you do good things for people, that’s what it’s all about,” said Chad. So, the pair opened Volunteer Pharmacy on Kingston Pike seven months ago. “We kept telling ourselves that if we didn’t do it, we’d always regret not doing it,” said Camilla. So far, there have been no regrets. The perfect storefront came available, friends came together to help remodel the space and the community has supported the pharmacy.

Chad and Camilla Frost of Volunteer Pharmacy Photo by S. Carey But, even though the Frosts had lots of experience as pharmacists, being business owners has been an eye-opener. “In reality, there’s no type of experience you can get until you actually own it yourself,” said Chad. “When you’re writing your own paychecks, it changes things.” He recommends that new business owners get involved with their local Chamber of Commerce, and he suggests that new pharmacists work in an independent pharmacy when just starting out. So far, the venture has been all the Frosts had hoped. Chad helped one couple get better care just

by communicating with all their doctors about their medications and providing each physician with a med list for the patients. “A chain pharmacist would do that. They just don’t have the time. You just can’t. Here, because I own it, I’ll go hire more people if it gets to that point,” said Chad. That’s the big difference between an independent and a chain pharmacy, Chad said. Pricing is the same or less, but personal service makes the overall experience better. Info: 200-5170 or www. volunteerpharmacy.com. Shannon Carey is the Shopper-News general manager and sales manager. Contact Shannon at shannon@ shoppernewsnow.com.

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Plum Gallery hosts exhibit for Regina Renee Turner Plum Gallery showcases “Line Rhythms of the Figure” acrylic paintings by award-winning artist Regina Renee Turner at its First Friday open house and reception July 6. Plum Gallery partners greeting the artist are: Brad Cullen, artist Regina Renee Turner, Mickey Mallonee and Dan Headrick. Plum Gallery is located at 5609 Kingston Pike in Bearden. Photo by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

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be provided directly to the school. Items sought include colored pencils, 24-count crayons, Fiskar scissors, hand sanitizer and Kleenex tissues. Items may be brought to the First State Bank office at 8351 E. Walker Springs Lane through July 31.

Tuesday at the Knoxville Convention Center on Henley Street in room 218. Currently accepting new members. Info: Sara Martin, 603-4756. ■ West Knox Lions Club meets 7 p.m. each first and third Monday at Shoney’s on Lovell Road. ■ West Knoxville Kiwanis Club meets 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Shoney’s on Walker Springs Road.

BEARDEN SHOPPER-NEWS • JULY 16, 2012 • A-3 Kristi owner Kristi Ogle, with pooch Kingston and Katie Owens, gets ready for the Boutique Blowout, July 19-21. Shoppers will qualify for a $2,000 shopping spree with each donation to A Hand Up for Women.

Amy Wilson, Maricela Magana, Lauralei Kraski, Lauren Pearman, Leila Mire, Melissa Kate Haskins and Karlie Budge of the Tennessee Children’s Dance Ensemble visit the Treasury at Petra in Jordan. The dancers were invited by ArtReach. Photo submitted

Women push for change If you can read this column and you are a woman, you are more privileged than many of your sisters around the globe. And it’s likely that you’ve never fully appreciated it. I do, now, after listening to Joanne Schuetz discuss the women of the world at a lunch and learn held last week at Club LeConte. She attended this year’s United Nations Commission of the Status of Women, which is held in New York City each spring. Thousands gather to talk about the myriad problems women face all over the world. In the Sudan, for example, a woman can’t inherit property. If her husband dies, the house goes to the in-laws. In parts of Africa, environmental changes have caused water shortages, and women walk hours each day to fetch water for the family. That, apparently, is

Celebration From page A-1 explore his faith after arriving in East Tennessee. He helped establish the Light Mission congregation in 2009. The church initially had about 25 members and met in a room rented from a Baptist church. The refugees found relief from their homesickness as they worshipped together. The congregation quickly outgrew its rented space, and members decided to purchase a building. After much prayer, a collection raised a staggering $10,000, and members began the search for a new church home. Several reported seeing a for-sale sign on a former church at 1210 Heiskel Ave, and told Magwe that they felt it was meant to be their church. Even after they learned the price of the building, $107,000, they still believed this was their church, he says. After an unsuccessful attempt to secure a bank loan, the pastor was discouraged. But the church continued to grow, and he continued to pray.

considered women’s work. Joanne has seen hardships firsthand. She travelled to India last fall and visited a small village where boys receive a 3rd grade education, and girls receive none. The extra time at home prepares them to be brides – sometimes by age 10. Muani Darnei of northeast India also spoke. She came to the U.S. to attend the Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women in Orlando and travelled to Knoxville to spend time with Joanne. After less than 24 hours in the country, she could see how

good we have it. “I envy the status of women in the United States,” she said. In mainland India, a preference for sons has led to a ratio of 944 women for every 1,000 men. Women are less healthy, less educated and poorer than men. In many regions, women are expected to marry with a sizeable dowry. If the payout’s not big enough, the new bride can expect abuse from both her husband and her in-laws. The explosion of industry in India hasn’t helped women, who work longer hours for less pay than men. “Women have to push for change,” says Muani. Muani and Joanne also discussed the growing threat of human trafficking. Because the trade is so lucrative, women are even in danger in East Tennessee,

Ultimately, Bishop Terry Minor, owner of the building, agreed to finance the purchase. He offered help because he had always wanted to preach in Africa, says Magwe. It was a financial leap of faith, but the church committed to paying $1,000 a month as well as a lump sum of $10,000, which was due in February of this year. Even though the church had swelled to 100 members, Magwe knew they were poor. He fasted and prayed for an entire week while continuing to work at Aramark, where many of the Burundians are employed. Once again, a collection yielded $10,000, mostly from income tax returns. “God gave us the money,” he says. Church members are still adjusting to life in the U.S. But they have found friends. Members of several local congregations help out by

teaching math, computer and ESL classes, and offering other forms of support. Sandra Fugate, ESL coordinator for adult education at UT, taught Magwe in an ESL class and eventually became involved with the church and its quest for a new building. “They really grow on you. They’re as sweet as they can be,” she says of her Burundian friends. “But they have so many needs.” She has been a student, too, as she’s learned about refugee and African culture, and reveled in the energy of their worship. “Their spirit is so amazing to me.” The Light Mission Pentecostal Church is willing to partner with churches of all denominations, and members are available to visit other churches to sing or share their testimony. For more information: www. arthemonmagwe@yahoo. com or 304-0832.

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says Joanne. “Trafficking is the second-largest criminal activity in the world, second to drugs.” Education is the key to improving the status of women everywhere, she says. “We can’t give up this struggle.” ■

Dancers travel to Jordan

Six members of the Tennessee Children’s Dance Ensemble travelled to Jordan last month to investigate a partnership with ArtReach, an organization that provides art therapy for children affected by war. The girls, escorted by five parents and the company’s assistant artistic director Amy Wilson, performed for displaced children and took in such sights as the grave of Moses and the Dead Sea. When they looked across the Dead Sea to the West Bank, they could hear gunfire, says Cindy Pearman, who accompanied her daughter, Lauren, on the trip. In spite of that, the group felt safe in Jordan, which is referred to as “a quiet house in a noisy neighborhood.” The entire company has been invited to return next summer. “It was an unbelievable experience,” says Cindy. “We’ll get them there one way or another.”

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PELLISSIPPI NOTES ■ Pellissippi State is joining with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center to offer a $99 “Introduction to QuickBooks” workshop four times this fall: Sept. 14, Oct. 19, Nov. 16 and Dec. 7. The 3 1/2-hour workshop focuses on setting up business finances using QuickBooks Pro. The class covers company setup, chart of accounts creation, invoicing, bill payment, check writing, customer and vendor management, report generation and preferences. The workshop takes place at the TSBDC office, located at the Knoxville Area Chamber Partnership, 17 Market Square. Preregistration is required. To register or more info: visit www.pstcc.edu/bcs or call Debi Bolton at 539-7008.

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Trainor speaks ridiculous to the sublime By Anne Hart

Pam Trainor, who represents South Knox on the school board, last week scored a couple of zingers. On the fun side, she invented a verb when describing Chief of Staff Russ Oaksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; efforts to make the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s policy on volunteers more inviting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I appreciate Russâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work to warm and fuzzy it up,â&#x20AC;? she said. Trainor later struck at the heart of County Comm i s s i o nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attempt to restrict the â&#x20AC;&#x153;maintenance of effortâ&#x20AC;? component of the extra $7 million it cobbled toPam Trainor gether without a tax increase to support board initiatives. Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre plans to hire as many as 65 new teachers to replace veterans he will move into jobs as instructional coaches to provide support for classroom teachers and also help with the reading initiative in grades 1-3. Maintenance of effort means the commission canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cut the funding; without it, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no guarantee of second- or subsequent-year funding for these positions. Both Commissioners Richard Briggs and Sam McKenzie asked if the new money was maintenance of effort before voting yes when the budget was adopted June 4. Two weeks later, Commissioner Brad Anders amended the minutes of that meeting to strike any reference to maintenance of effort.

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David Sanders of the Law Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office said thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OK: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Law Department cannot substitute its own judgment for that of the legislative body.â&#x20AC;? Board members responded characteristically. Cindy Buttry was combative, saying this just proves again why the school board needs its own lawyer. Indya Kincannon was hopeful, saying the economy might improve so that the funding would be secure. Mike McMillan was cautious, saying McIntyre should tell the new hires that theirs is a one-year job. Karen Carson was calming, saying the school board will just do what it always does â&#x20AC;&#x201C; educate kids. If the commission fails to fund the money next year, the board can shuffle its priorities to continue the initiatives, assuming theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting good results, Carson said. Pam Trainor drew on her experience in PTA to say it best: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The minutes are the written record of a meeting. How do you amend something thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already happened? You can correct it, but you cannot add to it or take away. I have a problem as a citizen with what the commission did. And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all I have to say.â&#x20AC;?

Arnold Smith update We had at least two calls on Betty Beanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story about Arnold Smith, the physician who grew up in Knoxville and is now in jail, accused of murder for hire. The first caller disputed the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;nerdâ&#x20AC;? to describe Smith. The second said Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first school was Staub Elementary, not Van Gilder.

Hutchison endorsed by TSEA Former Sheriff Tim Hutchison has been endorsed by the Tennessee State Employees Association in his campaign to be the Republican nominee for state representative from the new District 89. Hutchison called employees the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;best and most important assetâ&#x20AC;? and said he believes in rewarding good employees with â&#x20AC;&#x153;an adequate salary and appropriate raises.â&#x20AC;?

Truman Day Dinner Knox County Democratic Party will host the annual Truman Day Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, at The Foundry, Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fair Park. The program begins at 8. Tickets are $60, or $600 for a table of 10. Info: 540-4001.

Halls Republican Club QQ Pizza has closed. The Halls Republican Club will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, July 16, at Hallsdale Powell Utility Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community room. The speaker is state Sen. Becky Massey. On Aug. 20, Joe Bailey will discuss the Romney campaign.

This time last year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; actually for the last three years â&#x20AC;&#x201C; West Knox Republicans have sweated and suffered mightily through their annual July picnic and cake auction because of the lack of air conditioning at Deane Hill Recreation Center. Is that even legal? I mean to expose a bunch of us who arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spring chickens any longer to such sizzling hot conditions? â&#x20AC;&#x153;So why did they do it?â&#x20AC;? youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re probably asking. Likely the answer would be a huffy â&#x20AC;&#x153;because thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the way weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always done it.â&#x20AC;? True. And they used to burn â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x2122;er cook â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the hamburgers and hot dogs outside on those little bitty grills, too. Part of that equation changed a few years ago when someone got the bright idea of having it all catered. But then there was still that heat thing. Whew! This year everything changed. Thank you to club members Mary Ann Thompson and Nick McBride who pitched the idea of moving the whole shebang to Rothchild to club president Gary Loe, who then asked club members what they thought of the idea. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unlikely that so many â&#x20AC;&#x153;yeasâ&#x20AC;? have been hollered out with such enthusiasm in the

Judge Dale Workman asked for a little help â&#x20AC;&#x153;moving the merchandiseâ&#x20AC;? from the display tables to the auctioneerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s podium, and he got it. Coming to his aid were: Patrick Boles; Zach Buttry, son of school board member Cindy Buttry; and Anne McCall Stansberry, whose dad is Judge Tony Stansberry. Photo by A. Hart

lengthy history of the club as when that question was posed. Everybody wanted out of the heat. So last week was the picnic. Rothchild was the cool and comfortable venue, and it seemed Judge Dale Workman had been polishing the running commentary he uses while auctioning off cakes and other pastries donated

by elected officials â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the highlight of the event. The good judge teased, he cajoled, he begged, he ridiculed, he twisted arms â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all for the cause of perpetuating the Republican Party in Knox County. The room was pretty well packed by the time the auction began. Those who were serious about the hot dogs

Why Timor-Leste matters As you read this on July 16, I am in surgery having a bum right hip replaced after a 10-day visit to Asia. I expect to be home by weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end, then a few weeks of recovery getting my new hip in working order so I can resume a normal pace. Hip replacements generally work well. Last week, I completed my visit to Timor-Leste as one of 13 election observers for the International Republican Institute on their parliamentary elections. Timor-Leste is a former Portuguese colony on the eastern half of the island of Timor. The other half is Indonesia, which occupied Timor-Leste for 25 years before giving the province its independence in 2002. Timor-Leste is Roman Catholic while Indonesia is overwhelmingly Muslim. Timor-Leste has a population of 1.2 million with some petroleum reserves and lots of good coffee. The population is young. The capital, Dili, is near the equator. Our election observers included delegates from India, Egypt, Uganda and Spain and separate groups from the European Union and the United Nations.

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‘An extraordinary, unselfish man’ Hiking a 50-mile section of the Florida Trail with four Sierra Club friends was a walk in the park for Will Skelton. Literally.

potential wuss factor. Skelton, who grew up in Surgoinsville and did a stretch in the Marines after law school, is a trim, vigorous man who runs 15 miles a week and isn’t the least bit shy about listing his 1942 Betty birthdate on his resume. He is a vegetarian (beBean cause he grew up in the country watching hogs get slaughAnd while he seems a little tered, gutted and dressed), a embarrassed about “slack- Unitarian (because he is conpacking” between trailheads cerned about social justice) in a car, pitching a tent on and a Democrat (because the banks of a gator-infested his father instilled in him an swamp should cancel out any admiration for Franklin D.

Roosevelt and a belief that he has a responsibility to help others). He retired from 40 years of practicing law four years ago and decided to spend his time traveling – by car, plane, train, boat, bicycle or foot – which gives him a cache of stories that put a listener to mind of an old Johnny Cash song: “I’ve been everywhere, man. “Crossed the desert’s bare, man. “Breathed the mountain air, man. “Of travel I’ve had my share, man. “I’ve been everywhere.” So far, 2012 has also taken Skelton to Atlanta, Turkey, the Colorado/New Mexico side of the “Four Corners” and the Utah/Arizona side

Two Byrds in the hall This one is personal. Sorry about that. I’ve known good guy Ben Byrd, former Journal sportswriter and editor, for 60 years. I’ve known Jo Ann Byrd and son Rick for 51 years, since he was 8, playing biddy basketball at old Knox High. I was the referee. Nobody in the Byrd family ever yelled at me. In August, son will join father in the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame. The Wests hope to be there, to stand and applaud. Ben was honored long ago for writing informative, entertaining stories. Rick will be inducted as one of the best basketball coaches in America.

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Oh, that’s a little much, you say. No, he’s that good – 10 conference championships, national coach of the year among mid-majors, 637 career victories, 545 at the same place, Belmont College in Nashville. He put the Bruins in the NCAA tournament five of the past seven years. Rick went from coaching Maryville College to

Lincoln Memorial to Belmont in rapid progression – and stayed. As many games as his teams have won, the story of a loss is the one framed and hanging in his office: Duke 71, Belmont 70 in the 2008 NCAA tournament. That one turned Mike Krzyzewski’s hair grey. Byrd, 59, has some grey, too. It fits. He is not flamboyant. He is poised and polite, more like John Wooden than Dick Vitale. Rick is comfortable in the big leagues. He golfs and does lunch with Vanderbilt coach Kevin Stallings. Country music superstar Vince Gill is a close friend. Byrd votes in the ESPN/USA Today Top

in a separate trip. He’s going backpacking in the Sierras on the John Muir Trail in August and (pr obabl y) to India in November with weekend hikes in between. He and Will Skelton his girlfriend of seven years, Kim Robinette, are thinking about going to Australia and New Zealand in January. In between, he will continue his life’s work to expand Knoxville’s greenways. He is, after all, the guy Victor Ashe calls “the Godfather of Greenways.” Retired city greenways director Donna Young calls him “an extraordinary, un-

selfish man” whose dedication and negotiating skills are why the city went from 2.5 miles of greenways to 65-plus miles over the past 20 years. “Will would walk the walk and talk the talk and continues to lobby today. Will was the best sort of greenway catalyst that anyone could imagine in their dreams and yet he made it all happen for all of us. … He returned our city to the rivers that run through Knoxville. I cannot say enough good things about Will.” Space restrictions do not allow a complete list of Skelton’s causes and accomplishments. He chaired the Knoxville Greenways Commission, was the first general coordinator of the Knox Greenway Coalition, raised money for greenways expan-

sion and saved money by personally negotiating greenway easements. He was a founding board member of Legacy Parks Foundation and has been active in numerous state and national preservation efforts, most notably the Tennessee Wilderness Areas Acts of 1984 and 1986 that designated wilderness areas totaling 66, 345 acres in the Cherokee National Forest. Ashe, whose proudest accomplishment as mayor was establishing outstanding parks and greenways, says Skelton’s work is not done: “He gave me inspiration and encouragement as mayor and it is imperative we continue his legacy in connecting the existing greenways across Knoxville at an increased rate.”

25 poll. He is a member of the NCAA Basketball Rules Committee. Considering his accomplishments and a thousand pats on the back, Rick Byrd remains refreshingly unaffected. He has never forgotten roots and the blessing of who he is. “Most of what I have done occurred outside of Knoxville, but 90 percent of what I learned about athletics came from growing up there. Many of those experiences formed the foundation of my life, personally and professionally.” Rick realizes that being the son of a sportswriter provided far greater access to sports events than most boys enjoy. “Starting as an 8-yearold, I would sell programs (for 25 cents) at Stokely Center until tipoff and

then run to the press table and sit at my father’s feet and watch Danny Shultz, A.W Davis, Ron Widby, Bill Justus, Jimmy England plus all the great players that came in. “I not only got to watch a great coach (Ray Mears) from about 15 feet, I watched Adolph Rupp and other great coaches on the other end.” Rick says it helped that his father kept sports in perspective. “He thought, and still thinks, that a game is a game, not life or death. I continue to carry that philosophy even though my livelihood and my family’s well-being have depended on the scores.” Rick played little-boy baskets for Rock City. He played Little League baseball at Mary Vestal Park. He played

golf at Bays Mountain. He played high school baskets at Doyle. He saw every sports event that he could work into his schedule. He became a walk-on junior varsity basketball player at Tennessee. “I practiced daily against the likes of Ernie Grunfeld, Bernard King, Mike Jackson and Rodney Woods.” He became a graduate assistant coach for Mears. He scouted opponents. No less an authority than Stu Aberdeen said “young Byrd is smart.” Sure is, and doggedly determined and fiercely competitive and very successful. Nice guy, too. He said he’s seen a lot of referees in his time and I wasn’t all that bad. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero. com.

UT NOTES ■ UT Extension Assistant Dean Robert Burns has been named by the Environmental Protection Agency to the Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Committee (FRRCC) for its 2012Robert Burns 2014 term. The committee specializes in water quality issues related to agricultural production. He has served UT Extension as assistant dean and Agriculture Natural Resources and Resource Development program leader since 2010. ■ UT has installed a new Solar Secure SunStation outside Perkins Hall on the Hill. The SunStation is a solar powered, wireless structure that provides a self-sufficient power and communications source for Emergency Assistance Stations, video surveillance, LED lighting and Wi-Fi. It also features a power outlet, allowing students the convenience to stay connected by using their laptops, cell phones and other technology outdoors. UT is the first university in the country to install this product on campus. ■ UT Extension has launched a drought response website, https://utextension.tennessee. edu/drought/, which will be available to the public at no charge 24/7 and will assist the state’s farmers and ranchers, as well as citizens and homeowners, as they respond to the unseasonably hot and dry weather. The website will be an ongoing project and materials and links will be continually updated and added. ■ A study written by Russell Crook, a UT associate professor of management; David Patterson, executive director of the UT National Defense Business Institute; Dave Ketchen, a Lowder Eminent Scholar at Auburn University; and James Combs, a professor at Alabama, outlines ways the Pentagon can cut billions. The study was sponsored by U.S. Air Force. ■ UT Extension is coordinating a series of livestock producer meetings across the state to assist with the increasing dire situation of the state’s forage and pastures. The meeting scheduled in Knoxville will be 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at the UT Extension Eastern Region Office.

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A forgotten champion of the Smokies HISTORY AND MYSTERIES | Dr. Jim Tumblin Although he may not be as well known as Col. David Chapman or Carlos C. Campbell, Gen. Frank D. Maloney may have had as long a relationship with the movement that finally resulted in the establishment of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as anyone else. Judge George L. and Sonora Dodson Maloney had four sons: William M., George E., Frank D. and James D. Maloney. Frank was born in Knoxville on Jan. 3, 1879. His father was judge of the Knox County Court from 18881902 and worked for the establishment of a home for the indigent. Eventually, when it was established, the home was named for him and the George Maloney Home at Maloneyville served Knox County’s indigent for many years. After he attended the public schools in West Knoxville, Frank graduated from UT with an engineering degree in 1898. His lifelong friend, David Chapman, was a teammate on the football team with Maloney at fullback and Chapman as quarterback. Years later, they would work together effectively in the efforts to set aside land for the national park. When the battleship Maine mysteriously exploded and sank in Havana harbor on Feb. 15, 1898, during Maloney’s senior year at UT, the Spanish-American War was ignited. When the war began, there were only 28,000 men in the regular U.S. Army. The Army requested 50,000 new men and received more than

220,000 volunteers, including members of the state National Guard units. Maloney was one of those volunteers. He assisted in organizing a company that became part of the 6th U.S. Volunteer Infantry. During the Philippine Insurrection (1899–1902), Maloney re-enlisted and was assigned a captaincy in the 39th U.S. Volunteer Infantry. He served under Gen. Arthur MacArthur, Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s father. He survived that brutal jungle war and won a promotion to colonel. His uncanny expertise in assessing topography and preparing detailed maps enabled him to choose the site for Fort Benning, Ga., which remains an important military post today. Although Maloney had not been an applicant, Gov. Ben Hooper chose him to become adjutant general of the Tennessee National Guard in 1911. During Gen. Maloney’s four years as AG, he reorganized the guard and gave it a sound structure. Periodically, he engaged in general contracting and railroad engineering with the John A. Kreis Construction Co. Later, he worked with the Benson Winch Co., where his military experience facilitated its rapid growth. During his long career, he would also serve as commissioner of highways for Knox County, become the first chair of the Knox County Planning Commission (organized in 1940) and serve on the Knoxville Housing Authority. Maloney was hiking and

camping in the Smokies as early as 1896. When the Great Smoky Mountains Conservation Association was formed, he became one of the original members. The group first met on Dec. 21, 1923, with a board of directors that included Forrest Andrews, Carlos C. Campbell, Col. David Chapman, Willis P. Davis, Paul Fink, Russell W. Hanlon, Maloney and I.W. Rawlings. Arno B. Cammerer, associate director of the National Park Service, was charged with establishing the park boundaries. Gen. Maloney had double qualifications to become his chief assistant in the project. He had lengthy experience as a civil engineer with a particular expertise in topography and mapmaking, and he had an intimate knowledge of the Smokies, where he had often hiked and camped since he was 17 years old. By 1926, Maloney had prepared a composite map of the park’s proposed 704,000 acres. This map, dubbed the “Cammerer Map” or the “Red Line Map,” was used throughout the lengthy negotiations with the state of North Carolina, the state of Tennessee and the U.S. Congress. Gen. Maloney conducted many of the meetings with Col. W.B. Townsend, owner of the Little River Lumber Co., and eventually arranged for the sale of their 76,507 acres for $273,557.97 or about $3.50 per acre. North Carolina had paid $9 to $12 per acre for similar land.

The Longmire-Gentry House circa 1911. Probably the first house built on Gibbs Drive in the Gibbs-Maloney Addition, it was home to Brice Longmire (1862-1916), a member of the board of education, the Knox County Court and the Tennessee state Legislature (1911-1913). Photo submitted When Tennessee Gov. Austin Peay received the 151 pages of deeds for the LRLC’s property on Mar. 22, 1927, and when Tennessee’s share of the cost ($183,371.73) was paid, the establishment of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was almost assured. However, the park was not chartered by the U.S. Congress until 1934. President Franklin D. Roosevelt spoke at the formal dedication of the park at Newfound Gap on Sept. 2, 1940. The park remains one of the largest protected areas in the eastern United States and the mostvisited national park year after year. But Gen. Maloney’s work was not finished. He envisioned a 72-mile scenic Foothills Parkway along the Tennessee border of the park that would make travel from one section of the park to another much easier for residents and park visitors alike. It would

also provide a number of loops for added exposure of the scenery. Congress authorized the project in 1944 and the Tennessee Legislature authorized purchase of rights-of-way in 1945, but it was 1960 before construction would begin. Having just returned from yet another mission to Washington on behalf of the park, Gen. Frank D. Maloney passed away suddenly on March 7, 1952. A confirmed bachelor, he was survived by his sister and three brothers. He is buried in the family plat at Highland Memorial Cemetery. His gravestone reads: “Frank Maloney, Army Officer, Engineer, Adjutant General (Tenn.) 1911-1915, Leader in the Establishment of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.” The Maloney Point overlook on Tennessee state Highway 73, just a few miles west of the Sugarlands Visi-

Gen. Frank D. Maloney (1879-1952). Gen. Maloney, an Army officer, civil engineer and mapmaker, was a major contributor to the establishment of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Photo courtesy C.M. McClung Historical Collection

tor Center, is a spectacular spot from which to catch a sunrise with a scenic view of the valley toward Gatlinburg. What a fitting memorial to one who gave so much of himself in the establishment of the park! Author’s Note: Next month’s article will describe Gen. Maloney’s partnership with Charles R. Gibbs and the development of Fountain City’s historic Gibbs-Maloney Addition.

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new moons and full moons. I love waterfalls, creeks and oceans. I love tears of joy, and a-ha moments and dreams that are yet to be. I love people, too. People who teach me things, people who call me to account, people who help me see the world in a new light. People who keep me honest, who keep me growing, who keep me close. People who help, who challenge, who steady me. I love family, immediate and extended. I love those who have gone on before and live only in memory. I love family yet unborn: the hope, the dream of grandchildren, the continuation of generations. All this love is possible because the God of love created this wondrous universe. God made hearts, as well as worlds, that gravitate toward one another. It behooves us to recall that it is the giving of love, more than the receiving, which is holy. The psalmist’s plaintive question, “Whom have I in heaven but you?” may sound, at first, forlorn. If, however, I have God in heaven, what more can I ask? If God is “my portion forever,” what more, indeed?

■ Central High School Class of 1965 will have a “Picnic in the Park” reunion 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at Fountain City Park. The cost is $12. Buddy’s bar-b-q will cater. The Lions Club building and a pavilion will be available, but bring a chair for outside

seating. Remit to Scott Bolton, 1917 Belcardo Drive, Knoxville, TN 37918. Info: Donna Keeling, 938-6583, or Herman Fischer, 688-4761. ■ Central High School Class of 1967 will hold its 45th reunion Friday through Sunday, July 2224. Info: Idonna Tillery Bryson, 688-5816, or Ann Paylor Williams, 687-7759. ■ Halls High School Class of 1965 will hold a reunion July 28 at Beaver Brook Country Club. Any class is welcome. Info/reservations: George VanDeGriff, 922-8345 or 278-6724.

By Theresa Edwards National recording artist Jason Earley, a senior at Union County High School, performed a concert during his CD release party (sponsored by MACH 5 Creator’s University) at Fellowship Church on July 7. Both his debut CD, “Answers,” and his second CD, “Until My Heart Stops Beating,” were released by a recording contract with Tate Music Group. Briane Webb of TMG said, “Jason is a talented singer/songwriter and brings an original sound and versatility of writing styles to the table. In addition, he will be a great role model to his audience. We are honored to have him on our roster.” Earley performed several original new songs including: “I’m Not Stupid,” “Start Your Fire,” “Forever Free in America,” “Closer to Your Heart,” “Soul Saver” and “Your Life.” During one song, he surprised girls in the front row when he gave each a white rose. Then he gave a bouquet of roses to mom, Alise Heemstra. Earley’s love of music began at age 6, when he began plucking on a guitar. His background of singing and songwriting bloomed into a profound, wide variety of entertainment. He is a singer, songwriter, actor and model with a desire to be the best that he can be. He is putting his career into high gear. Slowing down is not an option. “This has been a dream and lifelong ambition for Jason,” said Alan Ramsey. “I’ve know Jason for six years now as his youth pastor here at Fellowship Church and I’m so excited

bility for helping to solve the crimes. KCSO Capt. Jeff Palmer, who heads the sheriff’s west precinct office, told the group he will check into the issue and report at next month’s meeting. Council vice president Sue Mauer said she has asked that someone from KCSO attend that meeting to discuss the local crime mapping system available to the public through the KCSO website. The site allows the public to track illegal activity in their neighborhoods and countywide. The Council is made up of representatives of homeowner associations from nearly 40 subdivisions in the west end of the county who pay close attention to such issues as neighborhood crime, zon- ■ St. Mark UMC, 7001 Northshore Drive, will host “SonRise ing matters and commercial National Park” 5:15 to 8:30 signage, and advocate the inp.m. Monday through Friday, terests of neighborhoods beJuly 16-20. Children age 4 fore local governing bodies.

Community Services ■ Concord UMC’s Caregiver Support Group, affiliated with Alzheimer’s Tennessee Inc., meets 10 to 11:30 a.m. each first Tuesday in Room 226 at the church, 11020 Roane Drive. The next meeting will be Aug. 7. Anyone in the community who gives care to an elderly individual is invited. Refreshments will be served. Info: 675-2835.

Rec programs Jason Earley smiles as he performs during his CD release party. Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

for him. He has served on our student worship team for many years now and I have been so impressed with his skills but most importantly his love for God.” Earley will be one of the leaders of youth worship beginning this fall. The day after the release party, Earley posted on Facebook: “Thank you to everyone who came to my CD release party and concert last night! I had an amazing time on stage performing. But more importantly, I hope you had a blast in the audience! Also, thanks to all of you who purchased merchandise. “Your support means so much to me! And, drum roll please … Congratulations to Marie-Michele Keck for winning the iPad. Enjoy it and use it to do great things in your life.” Earley will be a featured performer and closing act at 96.3’s Youth Conference 2012 at the Sevierville Civic Center on Sept. 22. “I’m pumped,” he said.

■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, holds a beginner yoga class 6-7 p.m. Mondays upstairs in the family life center. Cost is $10 per class or $40 for five classes. Bring a mat, towel and water. Info: Dena Bower, 567-7615 or denabower@comcast.net. ■ Beaver Ridge UMC will hold Open Gym Night each Wednesday during summer from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Everyone is invited. Elementary-age children must be accompanied by a guardian. Info: randycreswell@ yahoo.com or 690-1060. ■ Concord UMC, 11020 Roane Drive, has started Young Adult Professionals for anyone age 22-35 who wants to network with other young business professionals in the West Knoxville area. Seasoned professionals will discuss their experiences and how to live out your faith while growing into your profession. Info: Glenna Manning, gmanning@concordumc. com, or Kelsey Feldman, kelsing01@comcast.net.

Youth ■ Farragut Presbyterian Church Mother’s Day Out program and preschool registration is open for the 2012-2013 school year. Info: Beth Hallman, 671-4616 or bhallman@ tds.net.

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REUNIONS ■ Central High School Class of 1948 will hold its 64th reunion Saturday, July 28, at All Occasion Catering, 922 N. Central Ave. Fellowship starts at 11 a.m. with lunch at noon. Info: Mary Frances Tucker, 539-6242 or email mfgvt@gmail.com.

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■ Halls High School Class of 1992 will hold its 20-year reunion Saturday, Sept. 1, at Beaver Brook Country Club. Info: Jennifer Corum, 654-1317 or email jennifercorum@ yahoo.com.

through rising 6th graders are invited. Adults are invited to nightly fellowship and Bible study. A donation will be requested for dinner. Info and registration: 588-0808 or www.stmarkumcknox.org/ sonrisenationalparkvbs.

■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, will have “Bible Boot Camp” VBS Friday through Sunday, July 27-29, for grades K-5. Participants will get to ride on a float in the Karns community parade. Preregister now; T-shirts will be ordered and cost $5. Volunteers are needed. Info: Kristin Stanley, 247-7424 or stanley721@ hotmail.com, 690-1060, or www.beaverridgeumc.com.

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‘SNAG’ing youths By Suzanne Foree Neal For all anyone knows, the next golfing phenom could be taking his or her first lesson at a pint-sized golf course right here in Knox County, whether that child someday plays the pro circuit or just 18-holes on a weekend trying to break par. Concord Park Golf Course, 10909 Northshore Drive, is offering golf camps this summer through The First Tee program and Knoxville Area Junior Golf Association. Getting children into the swing of golf is hard when competing with other youth sports. That’s where The First Tee program hopes to make a dent in snagging children when they’re young, hoping that interest continues into adulthood. Many a business deal has been sealed on the golf course. Despite the heat, a fivesome of young golfers recently took part in a two-day camp at the course. Pro Tony Valentine runs the program and manages the par 3 course. Brother and sister, Keaton, 7, and Avery Wyrick, 8, tried their hand at golf for the first time. “I like it,” Avery says. Father Jim Wyrick says his wife, Deborah, heard about the program from a friend, then saw information about

it. “They’re having a great time,” he says of the siblings. “It’s something we can do as a family indefinitely.” Avery sometimes watches golf on TV, but says she really doesn’t know who anyone is so she can’t name a favorite. Trey Nugent, 5, is learning so he can play with his father. He certainly was dressed the part, right down to the child-sized glove. When it comes to the game, he really doesn’t have much choice but learn how to play. His brothers Trevor and Tyler also play. Brother Trent is “too little” but will eventually join in. Hudson Schmitt, 6, is also learning so he can play with his father. His favorite golfer to watch on TV is Tiger Woods. Jake Presley, 7, is the “seasoned” golfer among the group. “I did the whole course when I was 5 or 6,” he says. He wants to get better so he can play with his father. “I like to watch it on TV,” Jake says of golf. “I learned that in the harder levels … well, actually, I don’t learn anything” from watching on TV. Maybe he learns better hands-on. Valentine says by the end of the summer, probably 100 youngsters will have taken lessons. Children taking the two-day camp get

six hours of instruction and play. Those in the three-day camp get nine hours. The program is using new teaching equipment for the first time this summer. SNAG, Starting New at Golf, uses a set of plastic clubs tailored to fit young children. Marks on the grip show where little fingers should go. Oversized golf balls have an arrow on the top to line up with large rubber tees on a small mat. If they get everything lined up correctly, their swing should be perfect. “We work on teaching basic fundamentals,” Valentine says. “Grip, alignment, body posture, ball position and basic swing. SNAG makes it so much easier to get started and the kids really love it.” Over the years he’s seen a lot of repeats at the camps. Bearden High School golfer Tucker Roof went from student to employee at the course. “We’re going to be

Keaton Wyrick, 7, gets ready to sink a putt while his sister, Avery, 8, lines up her shot. At left in background, Trey Nugent, 5, is properly attired right down to the golf glove. going to schools, Boys and Girls Clubs and YMCA to talk about golf. These are our future golfers,” Valentine says of his students.

Par 3 Concord Park Golf Course, 10909 Northshore Drive, 966-9103 ■ Two day camps for 6-8 year olds, 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday and Wednesday, July 17-18 and July 31 and Aug. 1, $75 a session. ■ Three day sessions for 9- to 17-year-olds, 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; July 24-26 and Aug. 7-9, $100 a session. Saturday morning beginner clinics are available in July for $15/per week. ■ Course is open every day March through November ■ Greens fees: Ages 18 and up, $7 for nine holes; ages 17 and under, $5 per nine holes ■ Tees set for adults at 160 yards; children, 70 yards

Hudson Schmitt, 6, concentrates on this stance with assisTony Valentine, pro and manager of The First Tee program at tance from a new teaching aid called SNAG, Starting New Concord Park Golf Course, helps Jake Presley, 7, with his grip. at Golf. The special clubs, balls and mat help young golfers Photos by S.F. Neal quickly learn the game’s basics.

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Cool cooking classes at Smart Toys By Sherri Gardner Howell Chef Connie Valeson had a captive – and hungry – audience in the party room at Smart Toys and Books on June 27. Five girls and two boys were focused on the array of healthy food the chef, who was teaching in association with The Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge, had spread before her. Cookie cutters, skewers and bowls promised fun as well as food at the class. Lessons included using kitchen tools safely and making healthy snacks and lunches, with a set of recipes for the children to take home after class. Cooking class started with a fun sandwich of turkey and cheese, with the bread and cheese cut in fun places with the cookie cutters. Mary Mull made a funny face out of her bread and sandwich fixings. Others made sandwiches in circle or flower shapes. Appetizers included healthy sweet potato and parsnip chips, followed by construction of fruit and cheese kabobs, which had all the kids smiling and eating. Coming up at Smart Toys and Books are Create It, Make It, Take It workshops at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays at the store. The workshops are $5 and are scheduled for different ages. On Wednesday, July 18, Cupcake Keepsakes is for ages 5 and up. For a complete list of workshops and other special classes, visit the store’s website at www. smarttoysandbooks.com or call the store at 691-1154. Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge has a Wonderful Wednesdays program that is free to the public with

admission to the museum. Wonderful Wednesdays are from 11 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, visit www. childrensmuseumofoakridge. org. Chef Connie shared the following recipe for PolkaDot Waffle Sticks, which makes two servings and takes 10 minutes.

Mary Mull, Addison Green, Keelyn Chamberlin, Barbara Kapusta, Hunter Shewmake, Colten Collier and Lydia Parris, participants in the cooking class at Smart Toys and Books, show off their fruit and cheese kabobs. Photos by Justin Acuff.

Addison Green and Barbara Kapusta prepare their fruit and cheese kabobs at the cooking class at Smart Toys and Books. Cutting their sandwiches into fun shapes at the cooking class are Hunter Shewmake and Colten Collier.

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Since last fall when Doug Varney, the state’s commissioner of mental health, announced the state’s intent to close Lakeshore Mental Health Institute this June, the staff off Peninsula has been busy preparing ng for the inﬂux of patients it expects cts in the wake of the closure. While two other psychiatricc fason cilities – Woodridge in Johnson ge City and Ridgeview in Oak Ridge – will take on some Lakeshoree patients, most will go to Peninsula, an acute care psychiatric hospital in Louisville and a division of Parkwest Medical Center. The state’s plan for closure of Lakeshore is a step toward community-based treatment, a concept that helps those with mental illness to remain citizens of their community by offering support and access to mainstream resources such as housing and vocational opportunities. “Most states across the nation have moved – or are in the process of moving – away from state-run institutions to community-based mental health services,” said Peninsula Vice President Jeff Dice. “We know funding is a problem, and Peninsula is trying to help the state with a solution.”

Peninsula completed a six-month trial run requested by the state during which Peninsula took uninsured patients of certain acuity levels who would have typically gone to Lakeshore. Lakeshore stopped taking acute patients on June 1. “For the most part it has been

Clary explained how psychiatric facilities place patients in beds is quite different from how medical acute care hospitals work. “For example, although Peninsula Hospital is licensed as a 155-bed facility, patients within the facility must be the correct gender, age and

smooth,” said Liz Clary, Peninsula Hospital administrator and director of patient care services. “The bumps that we have experienced are the ones we anticipated, and we’re working to correct those.” One such “bump” is volume. Roslyn Robinson, a registered nurse at Peninsula, said that the facility would typically average about 20 admissions per weekend. But during the trial run, that has leapt to close to 50. The typical average daily census of 60-70 patients has grown to between 80 and 100 and is still growing. There were days in March when census jumped to more than 100 patients.

acuity level for a particular unit. It is improbable that the “mix” would be right to house even 115 patients,” she said. Another “bump” is payment, although the state has a grant to cover the uninsured patients Peninsula is taking during the trial. In addition, Peninsula’s leadership is looking at stafﬁng levels to assure safety and service for the patients. “We have ﬁlled 25 new positions and have other positions in the approval stage,” said Dice, adding that Dr. Bert Simpson, former medical director of Lakeshore, has joined Peninsula. “Peninsula Hospital has initially

invested approximately $300,000 in capital improvements,” Clary added. “This includes the remodeling of the current admissions/switchboard area, combining the two to enhance efﬁciencies in the admissions and discharge process and a renovation of the walk-in assessment room to include the Telemedicine (remote assess assessment) function.” “Do “Down the road, we will expand our H Hope and Recovery rooms to allow ffor an additional large space to use for programming and as a better common/day area space and w be expanding the current will d area on Unit B,” Clary said. day “For our patients, this means enhanced programming and better spaces to relax and receive services outside of their rooms,” Clary explained. Adjustments will also be made to accommodate more psychoeducational groups and individual therapy sessions. “We anticipate these changes will make the experience better for our patients and their families,” she said. Dice said that while Peninsula will do all it can to accommodate patients diverted from Lakeshore, situations may arise where patients may be sent to other state-run mental health facilities in Middle or West Tennessee either because of space limitations or because they are clinically inappropriate for the services offered by Peninsula.

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Peninsula Hospital is for short-term patients, with the average length of stay being fewer than six days. Patients usually are appropriate for Peninsula Hospital when the following care services are needed: 1) around-the-clock intensive, psychiatric/medical, and nursing care including continuous observation and monitoring 2) acute treatments to control behavior and symptoms requiring stabilization, 3) acute management to prevent harm or significant deterioration of functioning and to ensure the safety of the individual and/or others, 4) daily monitoring of psychiatric medication effects and side effects, and 5) a contained environment for specific treatments that could not be safely done in a nonmonitored setting. Peninsula Hospital provides inpatient mental health and alcohol/drug crisis stabilization services for adults, adolescents and children. Peninsula Hospital also offers medical detoxification for chemically dependent patients and is one of the few facilities in the area that can accept involuntary commitments.

Training’s focus: ‘Treat people like patients, not prisoners’ The heavy steel door opened and there they stood – a deputy from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and a mountain of a man wearing handcuffs. The big man balked momentarily, turning warily away from the door that had just opened before him. But the deputy held his ground, speaking softly and addressing him by name as he gently steered him back through the doorway and into a narrow hallway where they disappeared behind yet another heavy metal door. For the deputy and the staff of Peninsula Hospital, it was all in a day’s work. But for a group of law enforcement officers looking on, the deputy had unknowingly taught them a lesson in one of the basic tenets of mental health crisis intervention: Treat people like patients, not prisoners. That, in a nutshell, is what 15 officers from various law enforcement agencies in surrounding counties were learning recently as they underwent 40 hours of training for what is known as the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), a unit that specializes in dealing with the mentally ill in times of crisis. First launched by the Memphis Police Department in 1988 after a tragic shooting in which a police officer killed a mentally disturbed man, the CIT program was developed by the MPD in collaboration with the Memphis chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness and mental health providers to improve police training and procedures in response to mental illness crises. Today, the “Memphis Model,” as it has become known, has been adopted in more than 35 states by

hundreds of communities, including Oak Ridge where Ridgeview Psychiatric Hospital was training its third class in de-escalation techniques, suicide risk assessment, involuntary commitment laws and procedures, dual diagnosis, street encounters, and mental illness in children, adolescents and the elderly. “It’s Mental Health 101,” said Jan Cagle, Ridgeview’s CIT Mental Health Coordinator. “We’ve had a pharmacology class, speakers Law enforcement officers from several surrounding municipalities and counties on personality disorders, toured the facilities of Peninsula Hospital in Louisville as part of their training developmental disabilities, for the Crisis Intervention Team program. The program seeks to increase law classes on effective comenforcement officers’ understanding of mental illness and how to deal with munications, de-escalation patients in crisis situations. The class was conducted by Ridgeview Psychiatric skills and lots of role-playHospital in Oak Ridge. ing.” Field trips, such as the one to Peninsula Hospital in Louisville, also provide the officers a huge threat. Usually, they have not law enforcement officers transport with a first-hand look at the mental had a very good history with the po- patients to Peninsula, the staff is health community – its patients, its lice, and they don’t have a lot of trust making preparations to ensure they medical providers and the families between the officer and themselves, have adequate staff on hand in the and they are very frightened. So, to event the patient is combative. affected by mental illness. “It’s the same kind of urgency as In addition to touring the facili- understand that they are ill is really ties, the officers heard from staff important because it will help with if a patient were coming in with a members of the 155-bed treatment your level of being patient with them heart attack,” said Clary, adding that center which provides inpatient and understanding that this really, officers should always escort the patient into the building and remain mental health and alcohol/drug cri- truly is a sickness.” Even so, that sickness can quickly until the staff has the patient calmed sis stabilization services for adults, adolescents and children as young lead to situations that put the health down. “Make sure you have open providers and officers in danger. communication with us. It will realas 5 years of age. “A lot of patients can be difficult “Our patients can come with de- ly help our nurses when they assess a to deal with. A lot of them are very, lusions,” said Dr. Reggie Raman, patient if you let them know how the very frightened,” Liz Clary, Penin- Peninsula’s medical director. “They patient traveled. Were they agitated? sula’s director of patient services, have some common delusions – one Were they combative? Were they vitold the officers. “They see and hear is that police are plotting against olent? Or were they willing to please things – they think they perceive them. So when they say something, or very quiet? Knowing that helps us assess the patients.” what you perceive, but they don’t. As that’s what they’re thinking.” Raman noted that even before “The other thing we ask is please a result, sometimes they see you as

make sure you search that patient before they come into the building,” Clary added. Sgt. Jim Campbell of the Clinton Police Department said the training was particularly useful in learning to deal with mental illness when they encounter it in the ﬁeld. “One of the things that helped me is seeing the best way to approach a patient with certain types of mental illness,” said Campbell. “(The training) gives you the guidelines – don’t push them too much, you want to give them their space, you want to reassure them, you don’t want to feed into what they’re seeing but you don’t want to tell them that it’s not there. Those guidelines, I think, will really help out.” Sandra Elliott said she hopes the training does even more. “I hope you not only take away from this something that you can use back on your job and can share with your co-workers, but also can take back to your church and your community and your family and educate them on mental illness because there is such a stigma,” said Elliott, Peninsula’s educator. “People think, ‘they’re just a bunch of crazies down there.’ Well, no they’re not. They have bad days just like anybody else with their illness. It’s a chronic illness and they have bad days, but I hope you pick up on this and share it as an advocate for people with mental illness.”

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t the end of a long gravel driveway, past a barn and a few tractors and an old gas pump advertising its contents for 48 cents a gallon, Calvin and Carolyn Copeland were waiting. They work a calf-cow operation on three farms in East Knox County, one of which almost touches the Knox/Union county line. Photographer Ruth White and I took the kids we call “interns” – actually middleand high school-aged students who might want to go into journalism one day, God help them – out to the Copeland’s house last week. It was like stepping back in time, in the best sense of what that means. We saw land, lots of it, the precious commodity disappearing faster than common sense. Carolyn gave the kids Coca-Colas from an actual Coke machine, the classic kind with the door that swings out. She took the girls to a picnic table overlooking an inviting three-acre pond that makes you wish you had a line and a pole and bait and some time to kill. A Canada goose who decided it didn’t want to keep migrating north lives there, too. Calvin stayed with the guys up on the porch. He told tales. He says he calls Carolyn “Bologna,” because, “before she met me, that’s all she used to eat.” Asked about it later, up near the grapevine, Carolyn just shrugged. “Might as well let him (call

A snapshot of the three-acre pond on Calvin and Carolyn Copeland’s farm.

Corryton farmer Calvin Copeland shows the Shopper-News “interns” his 1924 Model T Ford. Photos by

The Shopper interns enjoyed exploring the farm of Calvin and Carolyn Copeland and stop for a photo under the grape vines. Pictured are: Jacob Messing, Melinda Taylor, Mitchell Kolinsky, Madeline Lonas, Ethan Sanders, Madison Noe and Sarah Dixon.

me that), after 40-something years.” Calvin was born off Pedigo Road, near the stretch of Emory Road between Halls and Powell, on a produce farm. His father was a sharecropper. Calvin remembers when the preacher used to alternate Sundays behind the pulpits at Sharon Baptist and nearby Glenwood Baptist. “I thought that I couldn’t be happy but in that community,” Calvin says. “Now, I couldn’t go back. There’s not enough property.” In addition to the land in East Knox County, the Copelands also own 800 acres near Kearney, Neb.

Calvin served on a mano-war destroyer in the Navy during World War II. Before that, the farthest place he’d been from home was to Hardin Valley. He was a storekeeper onboard the destroyer. “My job was to find out how long a trip the job was going to be. A ship is like a floating village. It should have everything on it you need to survive.” The destroyer escorted troops and supplies that were headed to Germany, England and France. The Copelands have lived in Corryton for more than 40 years. Calvin says he waited until he was middleaged before he married.

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“I was a-feared to get married. I was a-feared she might take me to the cleaners!” They still farm the land themselves. “In the early days, you were lucky to (farm) six or 10 acres a day. Now, my wife and I do about 35 acres – rake, bale and haul hay out of the field – in one evening. But we enjoy it. That’s the main thing. We do everything together.” Carolyn brought out watermelon for the kids and showed them arrowheads and musket balls found on the farm. They’ve even taken them to UT for identification.

As is the case with all of our nation’s history, the Native Americans were here first. Before we left the house, Calvin wanted us to see his Model A and Model T Fords in the garage. The Model T was built in 1924. The Model A was built in 1929. Calvin says he courted Carolyn in a car like the Model T. It has manual windshield wipers. Calvin says whenever it would rain, he would pretend he couldn’t work the wipers and steer at the same time. “Otherwise, she’d sit on the other side of the car near

the door.” Calvin says if somebody offered to give him land out in West Knoxville or somewhere worth three times more than his, he’d turn ’em down, if it meant having to move. “We don’t know any place we’d rather be.” It had been raining heavily that morning. But when we got to Calvin and Carolyn’s house, the sun came out. Call me corny, but I think the Copelands had something to do with it. Don’t even try to tell me otherwise. Visit Jake Mabe online at jakemabe. blogspot.com.

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The original Little Flat Creek Baptist Church, built in 1797 Photo by Madeline Lonas

The historic Sawyer’s Fort, built by Col. John Sawyer, soldier of the Revolution, in approximately 1785. The fort was built for protection against Indians and is located off Emory Road in Corryton.

A marker for the church indicates the date of the church’s building. Photo by

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Visiting historic Corryton

A view from a window at Little Flat Creek Baptist Church. Photo by Madeline Lonas

Joe Longmire shared the history of Corryton with the Shopper interns. Photo by Ruth White A bench outside of Little Flat Creek Baptist Church features a fossilized leaf print. Photo by Madeline Lonas

One of the three original homes built by Capt. Charlie Smith. Photo by Ruth White

Caregivers recognized, applauded Caregivers of all ages are invited to attend the Caregiver Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Cokesbury Center, 9919 Kingston Pike. The Caregiver Expo is a free, informative event to support all people, empower all ages and educate those in all caregiving situations. Expert panelists and 40 booths of professionals will be available to answer questions and provide information on the financial, physical, spiritual and emotional challenges faced by caregivers. A special Caregiver Recognition Award will be given to Bob Kesling, radio announcer for the Vol Network – and very special caregiver. Info: www.caregiverexpo.org.

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HEALTH NOTES ■ Cancer survivor support groups, Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings and Tuesday evenings, at the Cancer Support Community of East Tennessee, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Support groups for cancer caregivers, Monday evenings. Cancer family bereavement group, Thursday evenings. Info: 546-4661 or www. cancersupportet.org. ■ Covenant Health’s Bodyworks offers community exercise for all ages at $3 per class. Classes include Easy Cardio Max, Mind and Body, and Senior Cardio. Visit

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Fort Sanders extinguishes stroke in former ﬁre chief As a former chief of the Knoxville Fire Department, Gene Hamlin of Andersonville, 71, has seen plenty of emergencies. But recently, Hamlin, who is now retired after 40 years with KFD, had an emergency of his own. On May 15, Hamlin woke up unable to speak, the right side of his body numb and unable to move. “The day before, I did things as normal as ever. But I woke up with a stroke. It’s crazy. I considered myself healthy, a good weight and all. I don’t know where it came from,” he says. Hamlin’s wife, Jane, called 911.But since neither of them had been in a hospital lately – it had been 40 years since Jane Hamlin had a baby at Fort Sanders – they weren’t quite sure where to go. “My wife got in the ambulance with the driver, and

he asked her where to go,” Hamblin recalls. “She said, ‘I don’t know.’ And then it just came to her, Fort Sanders. “He said, ‘Well that’s a good choice,’ ” says Hamblin. “It was just a blessing from God.” It was also a blessing that Dr. Keith Woodward had just gotten back in town from vacation. Dr. Woodward is a neurointerventional radiologist at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He uses tiny devices – inserted through a patient’s artery and into the brain – to repair or remove blood clots and aneurysms, all without surgery. “He said he could remove the clot, and my wife and son signed papers for him to do it,” remembers Hamlin. “He removed it, and I immediately got feeling back in my arms and legs. He saved my

life. Afterward, he showed me the clot on the computer screen, and the thing he used to get it out. Retired Knoxville I’m just so lucky.” Fire Department Hamlin stayed at Chief Gene Hamlin, Fort Sanders for six astride his horse days and went to PaMandy, is back in tricia Neal Rehabilithe saddle after tation Center another surviving a serious ﬁve days for stroke restroke this spring. habilitation therapy. At six weeks past his stroke, he is expected to recover fully. “I think in time I’ll be back to normal,” Hamlin says. Woodward told Hamlin they may never know what caused the blood clot in his brain. “I’ve got slightly high blood pressure, but it’s not high enough to cause that. I had been kicked by a horse and had a big bruise on my leg, but Dr. Woodward said that wasn’t it. He couldn’t pinpoint it.”

Whatever the cause, Hamlin says he survived the stroke thanks to the strong support of his family and friends at Andersonville First Baptist Church. “They had a special meeting to pray for me, 100 people prayed for an hour for me. People kept praying for me everywhere, and I really think it was a God thing.” Hamlin recommends Fort Sanders Regional to anyone needing care from a stroke. “It was excellent. They couldn’t do enough, and waited on me hand and foot,” he smiles. “I wasn’t a good patient I don’t think, but they were excellent. I can’t say enough of them.” For more information about stroke treatment at Fort Sanders Regional, go to www.fsrgional.com or call 865-673-FORT (3678).

Fort Sanders receives Silver Stroke Quality Award

The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association recently presented Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center with the 2011 Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke Silver Quality Achievement Award. The honor recognizes the hospital’s success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by developing a comprehensive system for rapid diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients admitted to the emergency department. This includes always being equipped to provide brain imaging scans, having neurologists available to conduct patient evaluations and using clot-busting medications when appropriate. To receive the Silver Quality Achievement Award, Fort Sanders consistently met the Get With the Guidelines® program requirements for at least

the hospital to continually reach the 85 percent compliance level needed to sustain this award. According to the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association, on average, someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds, and someone dies every four minutes. Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and serious, longterm disability in the United States.

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Edan Thurman and Ruth Moore greet Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero at a kickoff event for the Walk with Walgreens at Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor Center. Story and more pictures on page 5. Photo by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

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Funeral pre-planning offers peace of mind No one likes to think about death, let alone plan for it. However, by preplanning your ďŹ nal arrangements, you relieve your family of having to make important ďŹ nancial decisions during a period of great stress and grief -- a time when people arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t thinking very clearly and may not know what to do because you never made your wishes known.

Pre-planning your funeral can be very informal, even as simple as jotting down your preferences and sharing your wishes with a family member. More formal arrangements in the form of a pre-need contract can be set up with a funeral home and can be pre-funded through life insurance, bank trust agreement, or another method.

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Tom and Martha Wells review pre-planning options with Gentry-Griffeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s managing partner & licensed funeral director Eric Botts.

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In many families, discussing oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mortality is an extremely uncomfortable topic. But it is a topic that should be discussed and planned for well in advance of your death. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make a fuss. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want a ceremony. Just bury me and be done with it.â&#x20AC;? But it is important to realize that the ritual of a funeral and/or memorial service isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for the deceased but for the living. It is a time when friends and family can gather together to grieve openly and to provide support for one another. Pre-planning, when done properly, can

give you peace of mind because you know that your arrangements are pre-determined. Gentry-Griffey Funeral Chapel has been the premier North Knoxville Funeral Home since 1948. The grounds of the funeral home have always been a garden spot in the local community. The abundant dogwood trees are brilliant with color each year and there are tulips that pop up out of the ground in the springtime; other spring ďŹ&#x201A;owers abound. Visitors enter the driveway and circle the property just to admire the beauty of the grounds.

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Social Security strategies By Rogers Penfield For most Americans, Social Security is a significant retirement asset. Making the best possible selection related to your Social Security options can mean a material difference in the income it provides to you over the course of your retirement years. When you elect to begin receiving Social Security payments is important. You may retire from a career at age 62, but beginning benefits at age 62 may not be the best choice. The age at which you begin will impact your benefits for the rest of your life. There are several factors that should be considered before selecting the optimal date to begin benefits. Your health status, life expectancy, need for income, whether or not you plan to continue working and how con-

cerned you are about running out of money in your lifetime should all be considerations in determining your date to begin benefits. Analysis requires careful considerations of inputs, assumptions and other facts that will impact your Social Security benefits, including the taxation of those benefits. While having a strategy for when to begin Social Security benefits is important, it is critical to consider Social Security benefits in conjunction with all of your retirement assets for an optional strategy. Incorporating your benefits into an overall retirement income plan may make a material difference in the amount of income available to you in retirement. Consideration of the options available to provide the most valuable benefits to a spouse should not be overlooked.

curity, but they do not know where to find the answers. Most people know that every paycheck they receive has a deduction for something that is called FICA and it goes somewhere and they will get something someday when they retire. Most young people have other pressing problems or obligations that they are more concerned about than their retirement, which may be many years away. As these people progress through their life, finishing their education, finding their first real job, getting married, buying their first house, raising a family, sending the kids off to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Best kept secretâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; school, having their first grandSocial Security may be one of child, caring for their parents, the best kept secrets of the fed- finding another job, maybe a eral government. A lot of people new spouse, and then realizing have questions about Social Se- retirement is just around the If you ask someone who has not filed for Social Security benefits to explain how Social Security works, you may receive an answer that sounds like one of these: you can start receiving benefits at age 62 and receive a check every month for the rest of your life; when you retire, you go by the Social Security office and fill out some forms and they start sending you a check every month to help you live on; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure, they send you a little check each month, but it is not enough to live on. Or you may hear something like: I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know, but it is not enough to worry about.

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start by looking at the two Social Security Trust Funds. The first trust fund is the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund. The second trust fund is the Disability Insurance Trust Funds (DI). These funds are accounts managed by the Department of the Treasury. Benefits to retired workers and their families, and to families of deceased workers, are paid from the OASI Trust Fund. Benefits to disabled workers and their families are paid from the DI Trust Fund.

A case study Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look at a case which is not uncommand in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family. I will call this couple Bill and Mary. Bill started his Social Security benefits four years ago at his age 63 without consulting anyone. His employer was downsizing and he took an early out, but there is still hope for Mary. Mary turns 66 next month. Last year I recommended that she wait until her age 66 and then restrict her application to her spousal benefit while letting her own benefit build delayed credits to her age 70. Her response: â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I can get $2,000 a month if I apply for my own benefit. Why would I take a $1,000 spousal benefit instead?â&#x20AC;? Clearly, Mary was focused on her loss

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still collecting Social Security benefits at her age 85, her monthly benefit will be $4,758 instead of $3,605. I also noted she will not be switching to Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s benefit if he dies first because his benefits are lower than hers. It is essential for her to manage her own benefit. Before I could proceed further, she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to try it.â&#x20AC;? Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still somewhat worried about meeting expenses, but overall feels pretty good about the situation. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no risk to Mary for â&#x20AC;&#x153;trying it.â&#x20AC;? Even if she does have to switch to her own benefit before age 70, every month she goes without collecting her own benefit adds a few more dollars to her future income. Claim-now or claim-more-later seems like a no-brainer to most of us. This is where a high-earning spouse who is planning to delay his or her benefit to age 70 claims his or her spousal benefit at age 66. If his or her spouse is also a high earner, he or she might receive $1,000 or $1,200 a month from age 66 to 70 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; some $50,000 in cash that he or she would not otherwise receive. Ideas like this are at least as good as an investment having the potential to produce a return of $50,000 without the risk. Rogers Penfield is a Knoxville certified financial planner who specializes in wealth management strategies.

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f you’re a senior citizen, here are your instructions: Get ready. Get Set. Go – to your nearest calendar and put a big circle around Tuesday, Sept. 11. That’s the date for this year’s Senior Citizens Day at the Tennessee Valley Fair – a day looked forward to by seniors all across East Tennessee. There will be loads of activities, all of them free to those 65 and older. Fair officials expect more than 3,000 seniors will be on hand for their special day this year.

Hours for the special seniors events will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., but seniors will be admitted at no charge to the fairgrounds all day. In addition to lots of entertainment, health checks will be available, along with information about the goings-on at area senior centers, home health care, senior fitness, senior nutrition and volunteer activities for those who may finally have some extra time on their hands and want to use it to help others. Fair representative Sarah Thompson says, “Senior Day has been a Fair staple for more than 30 years with one goal in mind: to keep seniors healthy, happy and involved in the community.” The day will include interactive contests and activities. Prizes will be awarded to the couple married the longest, the largest group present, the oldest man, the oldest woman and the couple who traveled the greatest distance to the event.

Seniors at last year’s Senior Citizens Day at the fair enjoy activities “under the big tent.” Photo submitted Winners in the popular “Win-it-in-aminute” game will take home great prizes donated by Shoney’s Restaurants, according to Thompson. Other games will include Bingo. Magician David Vaught and juggler Dale Jones will entertain and there will

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Georgia Engle, Linda Williams and Tom Engle get ready to enjoy the indoor picnic celebration. Eunice Easley, 92, and Lois Kelly, 104, register to participate in the 2012 Walk with Walgreens contest.

Steppin’ out By Theresa Edwards John T. O’Connor Senior Center hosted a “Walk with Walgreens” kickoff celebration and indoor picnic July 10 with entertainment by The Circle of Friends. The competition of area senior centers will run Aug. 1 through Oct. 31. Participants need to log their steps and report them to their area senior center to count. In addition, those who register at www.walgreens. com/walk can earn coupons by logging steps online. Pedometers may be picked up at area Walgreens.

Walgreens will award cash prizes to the winning senior centers: first place $500, second place $200, and third place $100. “We want to take as many steps as we can, but bottom line, we want you to be healthier,” said O’Connor Center director Sue Massengill. “Thank you all for participating in this, and of course thanks to Walgreens. What a great thing they do across the state of Tennessee,” said Mayor Madeline Rogero. “As mayor, I want Knox-

ville to be No. 1 in everything we do. And I know that because of you all, with 31 million plus steps last Sixth grader Sydni Stinnett year, we won (O’Connor Ron Collins and Ed Mogridge of The Circle of Friends players and sings “The Star Spangled Center) not only in our re- pickers entertain the crowd, starting with “Rocky Top Tennessee.” Banner” and “Amazing Grace.” gion, but the whole state of Tennessee. So thank you once again for all you did to make Knoxville excel, beFIRST ANNUAL cause that is something we try to do every single day. “I will be 60 in a few weeks, and I intend on participating as well,” said Rogero. “I actually have a pedometer and need to be getting my steps in every day, so this will be an incentive. “Also, I know that I can do this because Lois Kelly who is 104 years old and Miss Easley who hangs out with her are participating, so I know I can too.”

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