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By Wendy Smith

Finding Davy Retiree spends week with Crockett See page A-6

Adams leaving Young-Williams Tim Adams will be leaving his position as executive director of YoungWilliams Animal Center on Aug. 5. He Adams has accepted a position with the Wesley House Community Center. “I started out as a teacher, and I miss the children,� said Adams. “This will really be a ministry for me.� – Sara Barrett

The story of Knoxville’s Burundian population has both mountaintop moments and low points, and it remains to be seen whether the displaced Africans will live happily ever after.

One of its high points came July 9, when the refugees celebrated the one-year anniversary of its taxexempt nonprofit, SODELA. The party was made sweeter by the fact that a UT program that helps the refugees has received national recognition.

The initiative, called “Healthy Transitions,� is part of UT’s “Ready for the World� campaign to prepare students for the 21st century. It utilizes staff and students from the College of Education, Health and Human Services, the College of Law, the Center for Literacy Studies and UT athletics, as well as community partners like Cherokee Health Systems and Emerald Youth Foundation.

The initiative is reciprocal, so in exchange for assistance, the Burundians participate in research that could help future refugees and influence public policy. This partnership has won the W.K. Kellogg Outreach Scholarship Award, and UT will compete with three other

MPC votes to close Mann Street

By Larry Van Guilder

Solway property to change hands See page A-4

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public universities for the C. Peter Magrath University/Community Engagement Award in November.

Charlotte Rufyiri’s arrival in Knoxville is another happy part of the tale. The native Burundian came to Johnson City in 2001

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Burundian refugees celebrate the one-year anniversary of their non-profit organization and a national award won by a UT initiative that works with the Burundian population. The group meets monthly at Cherokee Health Systems. Photo by

Suspicions confirmed: historians and baseball fans are hard to find on the Metropolitan Planning Commission.

Part of the University of Tennessee’s $14.5 million project to raze the Sutherland Avenue and Golf

Range apartments and use the space to build intramural playing fields requires closing Mann Street. But doing so will also close a page of Knoxville history according to David Williams, president of the Pond Gap Area Neighborhood Association.

Williams said the neighborhood doesn’t necessarily oppose the fields – it just doesn’t want Mann Street closed. “Please leave us part of our his-

through Bridge Refugee Services.

When Knoxville was struggling to accommodate a large group of refugees that arrived in 2007, Rufyiri came to help. She is now president of SODELA, an acronym for Solidarity, Development and Light As-

sociation, which meets monthly for cultural events and education. “It’s good to see the community coming together,� she told the crowd at the July event. “None of this could

tory,� Williams asked at last week’s MPC meeting.

Williams said the street’s name dates to 1923, and it was an area where blacks and whites played together long before racial integration was on the nation’s radar screen.

In a letter to the commissioners, Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett asked that they give “careful consideration� to the neighborhood association’s wishes. “The area’s working class residents along Mann Street – both black and white – played countless baseball

games together, fostering a sense of community that transcended race,�

Burchett wrote. He urged MPC and UT to “commemorate and recognize the good faith efforts of the former residents of Mann Street.�

Had the former residents worn orange and tossed around the pigskin instead of the horsehide, Williams and his supporters might have had a chance. But the best deal they would get this day was a verbal pledge from UT’s representative to place a historical marker at the site.

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Knox County for sale Hillcrest on the list raises questions

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By Larry Van Guilder In the fall of 2008, then-Mayor Mike Ragsdale offered to sell three nursing homes to Hillcrest Healthcare which operated the facilities under a $1 per year lease from the

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county. The proposal ignited a debate that lingered until the lease was extended in February 2009 under the same financial terms with Grace Healthcare taking over management of the facilities.

Now, Mayor Tim Burchett’s office has included the nursing homes in a list of properties that could be sold to raise cash for a new elementary school in Carter. But is the mayor serious?

Ragsdale’s offer to sell the properties to Hillcrest for $6 million quickly drew fire. Former Commissioner Paul Pinkston countered with a proposal to solicit bids with a minimum asking price of $22 million.

The issue divided County Commission. Mike Hammond said he’d received calls and emails asking the county not to balance the budget on

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“the backs of our sick and elderly.�

Early in 2010, the debate flared again when Hillcrest West lost its Medicare and Medicaid certification, and questions about the county’s $1 per year lease resurfaced. One veteran of the nursing home industry said Hillcrest West might bring as much as $6 million in an outright sale, and a lease arrangement under a new provider could generate annual revenue of $700,000 or more for the county.

Grace weathered that storm, but including the nursing homes on a list of potential property sales reopens the issue.

When commission extended the lease in 2009, it approved an amendment that allows for early termination only “for cause.� The lease runs until 2016. What “cause� could the mayor cite at this date for terminating the lease?

The school board’s attitude must also be considered. The vote to approve Burchett’s plan for Carter is likely to be close, and its members won’t look favorably on a plan that could put seniors at risk.

Burchett’s communications manager, Michael Grider, says the list of properties was compiled to show that the county could raise the money needed for the new

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school. To our specific question, Grider replied that (to his knowledge) “no one in the administration has discussed the possibility of selling the Hillcrest properties with Grace.�

He added that the school board must approve the mayor’s plan for Carter, that County Commission must sign off on any proposed sale, and that no properties are currently for sale. Thus, the question: why include the nursing homes on a list that sooner or later will be made public unless the facilities are serious candidates for sale to the highest bidder?

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One reason could be to inflate the total value of properties on the list. Hillcrest North was appraised for $8.5 million in 2007, a substantial piece of the $19.3 million total for which the mayor’s office provided appraised values.

But the most likely explanation is that someone was asleep. Just putting the facilities on the list might cook up a stew the mayor would choke on.

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Triathletes make a splash at West Side YMCA Triathlons were once considered events for elite athletes. But a sprint triathlon is a “very accomplishable” goal for anyone who’s willing to spend a few weeks training, says YMCA instructor Rebekah Roberts.

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Haunted Ramsey proves that ghosts are always popular

Everyone loves a ghostly tale under an autumn moon, but a recent fundraiser at the historic Ramsey House Plantation proved that Knoxville also loves a fright at the height of summer.

“A Haunting at Ramsey,” which featured ghost stories told by local celebrities, an icky demonstration of Civil War surgery and the appearance of assorted ghouls, was so popular that Ramsey Education Coordinator July McLean had to enlist storytellers to entertain those standing in line.

Rob “Goblin” of Frightworks wasn’t surprised that folks queued up to get creeped out. He supervised members of his “fright

Nicole Burgess, Sarah Lamont, Rebekah Roberts, Candie Hewgley and Cason Hewgley enjoy the finish line at the West Side Family YMCA Triathlon. Roberts helped train the group with a swim, bike and run class offered at the fitness center.

A ghoul peeks out the back door during the July 9 “A Haunting at Ramsey” fundraiser at the historic plantation. crew” as they prowled the plantation grounds.

“I just love it. It’s so much fun. The actors are happy to have an event in July,” he said. Planning for the group’s Halloween attraction in Powell is already well under way.

McLean appreciated the patience of the crowd at the plantation’s first summertime scarefest. She learned a lot while planning the event, like the fact that it’s hard to have a haunted house with sunlight streaming in. The remedy? Black paper on all the windows.

Community School Project (UACSP), which is run by the UT College of Education, Health and Health Sciences. For the next few weeks, the kids will be joined by students from the LEAD (Leadership in a Diverse World) Summer Institute at UT. The program brings 80 rising freshmen from underserved high schools in Knoxville, Nashville and Memphis to campus for five weeks of extra coursework and orientation.

LEAD students also participate in community service. Twenty students come four days a week to “buddy up” with Pond Gap kids. It’s a relationship that benefits the college students as well as the youngsters, says UT’s Bob Kronick.

The audience was graced by the vocal stylings of soprano Anna Eschback and mezzosoprano Joey DiMenno, who were accompanied

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happen if we didn’t have an association. We have to be together to be successful in America.”

In spite of the accolades, the refugees face many challenges. Thousands of Burundians fled their homeland in 1972 due to ethnic violence and resettled in neighboring Tanzania. More came in 1993 after another wave of violence, and the refugees continued to live in camps in Tanzania until they were expelled in 2007. That year, more than 8,000 Burundians were resettled in the U.S. Because they have spent most of their life in camps, many refugees have had almost no exposure to education or employment, says Denise Bates, an assistant professor in UT’s College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. She has worked closely with the Burundians since she came to Knoxville in late 2007.

When Bates began assessing the needs of the Knox-

by Knoxville Opera Executive Director and Conductor Brian Salesky on keyboard.

According to Eschback, early exposure to opera is valuable because it’s a combination of art forms – theIt’s said there are ater, singing, orchestra and cat people and there costuming. are dog people. I ran with the canine ■ Rabbi to speak at crowd until 15 years Brown Bag, Green ago when my wife – one of the cat people Book – “adopted” Hobbes from a family in Karns.

Rabbi Beth Schwartz of At first I wasn’t impressed. Not long past weaning, Temple Beth-el will lead a Hobbes was more fur than substance, and as he matured discussion of Thomas Ber- his black hair grew so long you weren’t sure there was a ry’s book, “The Sacred Uni- cat under there until you saw his eyes. verse: Earth, Spirituality, For more than 15 years Hobbes claimed his small terand Religion in the Twentyritory in our neighFirst Century,” at noon, July borhood, making 20, at the East Tennessee friends just about evHistory Center. The Knox erywhere he visited.

County Public Library’s He was a genuine Brown Bag, Green Book se“people cat,” and ries allows local experts to if you were human expound on environmental you were a potential issues, and Schwartz’s talk buddy. will address the connection Several summers between faith and the enviago we took pity on ronment. him under all that The series is always fur in the sweltering thought-provoking, and Hobbes heat and decided he those attending will be immight appreciate a pressed by the intelligence haircut. Hobbes emerged from the vet’s office with the of their neighbors. Podcasts neighborhood’s only feline poodle cut, definitely a cooler of the discussions are avail- cat, but perhaps a little embarrassed about showing all able at the library’s website, that naked skin. After that we decided to let nature take www.knoxlib.org. its course.

Hobbes was a bird chaser, not so much of a bird catcher, for which we were grateful. One day he came to the front door with a dove sandwiched precariously between ■ Marilyn Roddy, candidate for his jaws. As he opened his mouth to brag about his catch, state Senate, will host an Old the dove flew away to share the tale of his harrowing Fashioned Ice Cream Social, escape with his dove pals.

2-4 p.m. Saturday, July 30, Hobbes began slowing down several months ago. As at Long’s Drug Store, 4604 much as he loved the outdoors, he restricted his wanderKingston Pike. Everyone is ing to a leisurely stroll to our neighbor’s yard. There he invited. Roddy will speak to would scoot under her deck and wait out the heat of the the Young Republican Club day before coming in for the evening. at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, Always a hearty eater, Hobbes began refusing food last also at Long’s.

■ West Knox Lions Club meets week and holed up in our bedroom closet, coming out occasionally for water and the call of nature. Last Monday 7 p.m. the first and third evening I carried him into our backyard where we sat and Monday of each month at Shoney’s on Lovell Road. communed in the shade of the big maple tree he knew so well. Tuesday morning the vet gently assisted him into ■ West Knoxville Club meets that long sleep.

5:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Shoney’s on Walker Springs I miss Hobbes. Even crusty old editors have friends.

Even editors have friends

Roberts teaches swim, bike and run at the West Side Family YMCA, which hosted a July 9 triathlon.

She and several of her students completed the 200yard swim, 7.5-mile bike course and 2.4-mile run.

“With eight to 12 weeks of training, anyone can participate in a sprint triathlon,” she says. “It gives you such a sense of personal accomplishment.”

The triathlon was Sarah Knoxville Opera Executive Director and Conductor Brian Lamont’s first. She is an ex- Salesky accompanies Anna Eschback and Joey DiMenno as perienced runner, but spent they perform at Pond Gap Elementary School. Photos by Wendy several weeks training for Smith the swim in Roberts’ class, which devotes 30 minutes ■ Pond Gap students to each sport. Lamont was and “buddies” tired, but exhilarated, after enjoy opera the race.

“I almost cried when Members of the KnoxI crossed the finish line,” ville Opera visited Pond she admits. But she plans Gap Elementary School last to continue her training to week, and the size of the auparticipate in Storm the dience was nearly doubled Fort, an Olympic-distance by a group of rising UT triathlon that will be held in freshmen who are mentorKingston in August. ing Pond Gap students.

For more information on Thirty Pond Gap stuswim, bike and run, contact dents are participating in a the West Side Family YMCA summer program through at 690-9622. the University-Assisted ■

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ville Burundians, employment was a major problem.

Refugees are given three to six months of federal assistance, but are expected to be employed within 30 days. The language barrier made finding a job and the navigation of social services almost impossible.

Most refugees only speak Kirundi, the native language of Burundi, and translators are hard to come by. Although Rufyiri earned a college degree in Africa, it took her four years to master English after arriving in Tennessee.

By the time Bates began working with the refugees, most of the children had already been pulled out of public schools. After living in camps, school seemed like a prison to the kids, and behavior problems were rampant.

The UT initiative has helped. The kids are back in school, and at the July 9 festivities, SODELA rec-

ognized four Burundians who graduated from high school this year. Two have received scholarships to attend Pellissippi State Community College.

Several refugees have found employment at UT or in the food service industry, and others are working toward a GED or are involved in English as a Second Language (ESL) programs.

A soccer team and a youth choir engage the refugee children, who are especially vulnerable to gangs as they become more Americanized, says Bates.

“The kids are not wanting to be part of the culture they came from.”

The community needs to get involved for the story of the Burundian refugees to have a happy ending. As the beginning of the school year approaches, children are in dire need of school supplies and shoes. To donate, contact Charlotte Rufyiri at 384-1453.

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Going, going, gone Solway property will change hands It isn’t official yet, but if County Commission approves the deal on July 25 and the closing comes off smoothly, the Solway

Larry Van Guilder

Life is good in Cedar Bluff Mayor Tim Burchett visited Cedar Bluff Branch Library last week to hear from constituents. Only two families came and one was there to tell Burchett everything is great.

“Guess everyone is happy,” said the smiling mayor. Commissioners Richard Briggs and Dave Wright also attended.

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greenwaste facility on Joe Daniels Road will soon have a new owner. Sid Brian’s company, Natural Resources Recovery, bid $2 million for the 159-acre tract in a brief but spirited auction last week.

The sale kills two birds for Knox County. The proceeds will probably be the first to go toward the $13.8 million cost of a new elementary school in Carter.

Selling to NRR, the current tenant, is also the last step in getting the county out of the mulch business, a move many feel is overdue.

A mix of about 30 spectators, bidders and media types showed up for the auction. Afterwards, PR guy Mike Cohen issued a statement on behalf of NRR. Besides noting that the company was “delighted” to win the auction, it read: “We also look forward to a new era where we operate in a totally free enterprise environment.”

That’s a mouthful.

NRR’s relationship with Knox County was criticized early on for stifl ing free enterprise. The critic, Brad Mayes, was on hand and

GOSSIP AND LIES ■ Mark Padgett is raising so much money in his race for mayor that his disclosure looks like a Republican’s who is running for governor. Never have so many contributed so much for so little since Bobby Denton took on Jean Teague for a council seat back in the day.

■ Tamara Shepherd, who wields the sharpest pencil in Powell, has taken off after Padgett’s disclosed tax info.

The thread on Knox (obscure liberal blog) Views was approaching 200 posts at press time – from folks debating whether the candidate of business should be earning less than $30k.

■ Ol’ Stinky is sold. The 159 acres operated by NRR to mulch up green waste was sold by Knox County at auction last week. The winning bidder? NRR for $2 million.

■ Howard and Kenny Phillips hosted a campaign kickoff for Mayor Tim Burchett at Powell Auction. Burchett returned for an election night celebration. Last week Powell Auction handled the sale of Ol’ Stinky, and county officials said the company got a 3 percent buyer’s premium ($60,000) paid by NRR. For this it absorbed expenses associated with the auction (about $7,000) and risked a loss if the sale does not close.

■ Not a bad “Return on Bologna,” Howard!

■ Julia Hurley carved on her desk during a lull in the legislative session, but what did the freshman state rep say? For a good time call … That’s leaving your mark!

■ Jeff Roth, welder, is Tim Burchett’s choice to replace Rachael Craig on the MPC. Craig’s departure leaves no one from South Knox on the planning commission.

who inherited a nightmare of questionable management practices from his predecessor.

The Mayes-Salter clash has taken on comic opera dimensions with allegations and counter allegations that include spying, character assassination and (seriously) the use of voodoo dolls. Severing the solid waste department’s connection to NRR may not put an end to the lawsuits, but it should curtail adding fuel to the fire.

Mayor Tim Burchett read the sale as a sign that “despite the economy, businesses are willing to invest in Knox County,” adding that it reduces the “the footprint of government.”

But you wonder how things might have turned out differently.

It isn’t necessarily true that government shouldn’t Kenny Phillips of Powell Auction and Realty scans the crowd perform any service found for the next bid at the auction of Knox County’s 159-acre Sol- in the Yellow Pages (you way greenwaste facility property. Natural Resources Recov- can find paving companies ery, the current tenant, topped the bidders at $2 million. Pho- there), and former solid tos by L. Van Guilder waste director John Evans had some admirable goals.

But he overreached, never a good thing, and especially problematic in local government.

Toss a whistleblower and small but real business competitor like Mayes into that scenario and the lawsuit which followed was almost predictable, even if the resolution is not.

Two years ago, ChancelNRR owner Sid Brian (center) after last week’s auction. lor John Weaver ruled the false claims suit could go entered a bid of $1,050,000, involved in NRR’s business forward. NRR’s attorneys but backed away as the bid- with a yet unresolved false are confident and capable, ding soon outstripped the claims suit he initially fi led but Mayes is nothing if not appraised value of approxi- on behalf of Knox County. persistent. The depth of the mately $1.19 million.

He’s also tangled up in opposing parties’ pockets The county may be out slander countersuits with may ultimately decide that of the mulch business, but the county’s current solid issue.

Mayes remains very much waste director, Tom Salter, Contact: lvgknox@mindspring.com.

Haslam family backs Padgett The city mayoral campaign financial disclosures are a treasure trove of information which generates all sorts of speculation and comment. I could easily write three or four columns off the information contained therein and the Padgett questions which many donations generate.

The headlines have appeared, but what’s under the hood of the car remains unexplored. If you want to review them personally, just go online to www.knoxcounty.org/ election and click on candidates’ disclosures on the left side of the front page.

The lead items are clear. Mark Padgett is a heck of a fundraiser. It is not close. If Padgett should lose

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the mayor’s race, he has a great future as a private fundraiser for virtually any worthwhile cause.

He has raised $270,000 and has $170,000 on hand while Madeline Rogero has raised $160,000 and has roughly $87,000 (or half of Padgett’s total) on hand.

Ivan Harmon lags far behind, while the final two mayoral candidates are almost penniless when it comes to campaign funds.

The one-day media attention focused on the Governor’s brother and sister donating $3,000 total to Padgett, a Democrat, while Rogero, also a Democrat,

responded by publicly stating in a Georgiana Vines column on July 9 that Jimmy Haslam had promised to remain neutral but then donated to her rival.

Without directly using the “L” word, she effectively accused Haslam of going back on his word. Why she attacked the Governor’s brother mystifies me.

Even if he said what she claims, he is a city resident who has every right to support whomever he wants and to change his mind.

The entire Haslam family are city voters.

Attacks like this may only cause Jimmy Haslam to redouble efforts to raise even more money for Padgett. Perhaps Rogero felt that almost four years working for Mayor Bill Haslam should have earned her some points with other members of the family. At the time of the appointment it was

widely praised as an example of former opponents reconciling and Haslam bringing diverse elements into his administration.

Rogero is generally credited with performing well as a city director. Harmon was also working for the city at the same time. However, the current disclosure makes it clear that much of the Haslam family is in the Padgett camp.

On the other side of the ledger, Larry Martin, retired banker and a favorite of the business community who runs the dayto-day operations of the city, has donated $500 to Rogero, as did Bill Lyons, who assists Martin in running the city. So while the bulk of the business community which writes campaign checks are sending them to Padgett, two close Haslam confidants from his days as mayor are backing Rogero. One assumes they feel

her record merits promotion to mayor over Padgett who has met with both Martin and Lyons.

It is intriguing that the two Democrats in the mayoral race are the leading campaign donation recipients while Harmon, the Republican running, is a distant third. However, the Harmon strategy is based in part on the two Democrats fighting it out with each other while he gathers Republican Party voters to his column to secure a spot in the city runoff with either Padgett or Rogero. Then he assumes the Democrat who does not make the runoff is sufficiently unhappy with the winning Democrat to remain neutral in the Nov. 8 runoff. This scenario is certainly possible as Harmon is a very likeable, hard working, door-todoor candidate. The state Senate Republican primary held also Sept. 27 will bring extra Republican voters into the city nonpartisan primary which could benefit Harmon.

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West Knox Republicans take the cake

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By Wendy Smith The primaries are only a little more than two months away, but it wasn’t the heat of the races that threatened to melt the desserts donated to the West Knox Republican Club cake auction.

The high temperatures came courtesy of broken air conditioning at the Deane Hill Recreation Center, where the annual event was held last week. But checkbooks were brought out in spite of stifling heat to support the club and its candidates. The auction typically raises around $1,000, said club president John Gabriel.

The community was invited to attend the event and partake of free barbecue catered by Rothchild, and candidates were encouraged to donate baked goods to the auction.

Some busy office-seekers chose to purchase their donations rather than spend time in the kitchen. Mayoral candidate Mark Padgett opted to bring a five-layer pound cake from Ham and Goody’s. His decision was based on concern for the health of voters, he said.

He left the auction early in order to spend some time knocking on doors and didn’t purchase a cake himself.

“I’m a fiscal conservative,” he explained.

Gary Loe wasn’t bothered by the fact that the dessert

West Knox Republican Club president John Gabriel bids on the dessert he’s holding while John Griess serves as auctioneer during the club’s annual cake auction. Photo by Wendy Smith he purchased, a chocolate cake donated by General Sessions Judge Geoff Emery, bore a Food City label.

The judge has promised to get back to him with the recipe, Loe says.

State Senate candidate Becky Duncan Massey, on the other hand, thinks cakes made from scratch are more meaningful. She made an Italian cream cake, which was snatched off the auction block by club treasurer Christy Gabriel.

Massey’s opponent, Marilyn Roddy, donated a cake baked by an enthusiastic supporter. Her daughter, McKenzie, baked a cake with layers that resemble the American flag when cut.

Ron Leadbetter, who was

focused on his campaign for state Senate last year, was free to peruse the assortment of sweets at this year’s event. He had his eye on a chocolate raspberry layer cake baked by City Council candidate Ron Peabody.

John Gabriel set his sights on the same dessert, and bidding was back and forth between the two until attorney Chad Tindell stole the prize with a $45 bid.

(Tindell admitted later that he didn’t even know which cake he was bidding on.)

Leadbetter consoled himself by purchasing elephantshaped cookies baked by Allison Burchett.

Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones and Register of Deeds Sherry Witt were thinking only of others when they

each purchased two desserts. Jones said he’d take the items to the office but wouldn’t indulge himself.

Witt said she would also share her bounty with coworkers – unless she decided to keep one for herself.

The city of Knoxville primary is Sept. 27. The general election is Nov. 8.

■ John Haas, associate professor and director of the UT Knoxville School of Communication Studies, has been recognized by the National Communication Association for his book on hate speech, “The Communication of Hate,” co-written with Michael Waltman of the University of North Carolina.

■ Jan Williams, dean of the College of Business Administration, has begun a one-year term as chair of the board of directors of the Association Williams to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, an association of more than 1,200 institutions in 78

countries. Williams is a CPA in Tennessee and Arkansas. He previously served on the faculties at the University of Georgia and Texas Tech University.

■ John Antun, associate professor in the department of retail, hospitality and tourism management, passed away at home last week at age 67.

He was the founding director of the Culinary Institutes at UT and the UniverAntun sity of South Carolina. A favorite saying was, “Nobody ever did anything big by thinking small.”

■ Henry R. “Hal” De Selm, 86, a professor emeritus of botany and ecology, died last week. He taught at UT from 1956-89. His wife is former Commissioner Bee De Selm.

■ The UT Press has a fall/winter catalog coming soon. It includes photographs of frogs and salamanders along with research in The Amphibians of Tennessee, edited by Matthew Niemiller and R. Graham Reynolds. Will Sarvis explores the Jefferson National Forest. And Allen Coggins investigates a multitude of historic disasters.

It’s time to ‘Stuff the Bus!’ Knox Area Rescue Ministries is working with WIVK-FM, WVLT-TV, Gentry School Bus Lines and Walmart in Knox County to “Stuff the Bus” with school supplies to support homeless and needy children who reside at KARM and the East Tennessee area. The “Stuff the Bus” campaign seeks to provide hundreds of children the basic supplies they need for back-toschool success.

From July 20-27, KARM will accept donations (listed below) at designated Walmart collection sites. On Wednesday, July 20, WIVK personalities will be with the bus at the Turkey Creek Walmart.

Last year, 159 children resided at New Life Inn, KARM’s family shelter, and attended school during their stay.

Needed supplies include: ■ Backpacks (older child styles) ■ Spiral notebooks ■ Pencils and pens ■ Pencil boxes ■ Markers ■ Rulers ■ Scissors ■ Hand sanitizer ■ Three-ring binders ■ Pencil sharpeners ■ Boxes of Kleenex Participating Walmarts include: ■ Turkey Creek, 10900

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KARM serves nearly 1,200 meals per day and houses nearly 400 people each night. Info: www. karm.org/.

Old meds collection The city of Knoxville and others will host an Unwanted Medications Collection event from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Saturday, July 23, at the Food City in Northgate Plaza on Broadway near I-640. The event also includes a mercury thermometer exchange giving residents a chance to exchange old mercury thermometers for safe models, while supplies last.

Medicine collectors will collect and properly dispose of the unwanted medicines and thermometers and also recycle the empty plastic containers for the medicines. In addition, a free digital thermometer will be given in exchange for every mercury thermometer turned in while supplies last.

SCHOOL NOTES ■ Dr. Jean Heise is the new Humanities Supervisor for Knox County Schools. She will oversee art, music, physical education and language. Some 17 positions were eliminated this year in the central office..

Heise’s doctorate is from Oklahoma State University.

She has taught in Oklahoma, Kentucky, East Tennessee and Suffolk County, England.

■ Dr. Raphael Crawford is principal at Maynard Elementary School, replacing Brenda Reliford. He came from Nashville where he has served as a teacher, assistant principal and principal. His doctorate is from Trevecca Nazarene University.

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Site director Sally Baker, who has worked at the Crockett Tavern for 18 years, shows Jack Ferguson a trencher, the square wooden plate on which meals would have been served at the tavern. The plate’s square design is the basis for the phrase “a square meal.” Ferguson is a recent retiree who was spending a week hunting down Davy Crockett historical sites.

Actor Fess Parker, who played Davy Crockett in the famous “Disneyland” TV show episodes from 1954-55, made a stop at the old Princess Theatre in Morristown on May 29, 1955, to promote the theatrical version of the TV series.

The Crockett Tavern in Morristown is a replica of the original tavern in which Davy Crockett spent much of his childhood. The modern-day tavern was built as a Crockett museum in the mid-1950s. Photos by Jake Mabe

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In the footsteps of Davy Crockett Retiree spends week hunting historic sites

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ORRISTOWN – One week removed from retirement, Jack Ferguson was free as a bird.

Jack is a history buff. (He says he and his wife met at a Civil War reenactment.) And he likes to camp.

So, when the Salem, Va., native shed the shackles of labor for good, his wife said, “Go follow Davy Crockett for a week.”

And it was here I found him, camera dangling around his neck, talking to site director Sally Baker at the Crockett Tavern in Morristown.

You gotta understand one thing up front. This is not the real tavern in which Crockett grew up.

Sally, who has worked here for 18 years, was telling Jack that the original burned years ago, although it did serve as a field hospital during the Civil War. No one is even sure when Davy Crockett’s

parents, John and Rebecca, left the place. John is lost to history; Rebecca met her final days at Davy’s last home, in Rutherford, Tenn.

But it sat just behind the present location of the tavern. When the city of Morristown had money left over from its centennial celebration in 1955, it was earmarked to reconstruct the tavern as a Crockett museum. The current incarnation of the Crockett Tavern opened in April 1958.

John and Rebecca Crockett opened the tavern around 1792. It was located on the road that had been laid out from James White’s Fort in Knoxville to Abingdon, Va. Breakfast and supper cost 9 cents.

Dinner was 10 cents. Lodging was 6 cents, as were a variety of spirits, corn and oats, and hay and fodder for one’s horse.

“So you could stay here and

have your horse taken care of for about a quarter, which was a lot of money then,” Sally says.

The tavern was a lifesaver for John Crockett, who’d been in debt for some time.

“They were destitute when they arrived here,” Sally says.

One of young Davy’s duties was to hunt and kill game for the dinner table.

The museum is quite a bit larger than the original tavern is believed to have been. Sally says it was basically as big as the current tavern’s entrance room and that a ladder would have stretched upstairs to the lodgers’ loft. Women travelers would have been a rare sight in the late 1700s and early 1800s. But, if they were present, male lodgers would sleep on the floor.

Hanging on the wall of the modern-day tavern is an autographed

who lives in town and whose mother was a friend of my aunt who built the house where I now live. He is a nice man, and I like to think he won’t care if I enjoy his meadow.

So, I call it “my meadow,” and that is how I think of it.

I love it in all times and seasons.

It is silently serene when it lies blanCROSS CURRENTS | Lynn Hutton keted with snow. It is beautiful under a full moon. It is laced with daiYou have multiplied the nation, sies in spring. It dances in the wind you have increased its joy; in high summer. they rejoice before you And then comes mowing day. as with joy at the harvest. …

The sound of the tractor moves (Isaiah 9:3 NRSV) across the field like an angry swarm of bees, and the waving One man shall mow my meadow, hay is flattened, and the whole Two men shall gather it together. meadow looks as manicured as a Two men, one man, and one more new-mown lawn. The very next Shall shear my lambs and ewes and rams day, though, the rake organizes it And gather my gold together. into long parallel rows that snake (“One Man Shall Mow My Meadow,” English folk song) across the softly undulating land, hey mowed my meadow last To be absolutely honest, it is not and it is a thing of beauty. week. my meadow. It belongs to a man I stand in my kitchen, look-

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photo of Fess Parker, star of the wildly popular “Davy Crockett” Visiting the installments of Walt Disney’s “DisCrockett Tavern neyland” TV show. Parker made two stops in Morristown at the From Knoxville, take I-40 height of the Davy Crockett craze East to the Asheville Highin 1955. At one, he was asked to way exit (394) and follow squat down into the Crockett fam11E through Jefferson City ily’s well, which had been replito Morristown. Look for the cated for the town centennial. At main intersection in Morrisanother, he spoke briefly in front town and continue through of the old Princess Theatre, where town to the seventh traffic “Davy Crockett: King of the Wild light and turn left onto North Frontier,” a feature-length version Haun Drive. Continue roughly of the ABC-TV shows, was playing.

0.2 miles and turn right onto Morningside Drive. The tavern “I’m of the age that I was greatly will be on your left after 0.1 influenced by that show in 1955,” miles. Info/hours: http://www.

Jack said. discoveret.org/crockett/index.

Davy Crockett married and left html or call 1-423-587-9900. the tavern for good in 1806. He first moved about five miles away before later moving to West Tennessee.

After stopping at the tavern, the state of Tennessee as a guide.

Jack Ferguson was off to find Not a bad way to kick off retireother Crockett sites, glad, he said, ment, huh? to have finally gotten by here durCall Jake Mabe at 922-4136 or email JakeMabe1@ ing operating hours. Sally handed aol.com. Visit him online at jakemabe.blogspot. him a booklet of historic spots in com, on Facebook or at Twitter.com/HallsguyJake.

ing out at it in the early morning sun, reveling in the shadows that stretch westward from each row.

I study it in the moonlight from a window in my bedroom, the stars wheeling above it.

That is usually when I start humming the English folk song quoted above. It is one I learned when I taught grade school music for two years in an inner city school in Knoxville. It was in the 3rd grade music book, and I am pretty sure that most of the children who sang it with me had never seen a hayfield, or a meadow, and, what’s more, wouldn’t be much impressed if they did.

That simple song stuck with me, perhaps because of its gentle lilt (it is in 6/8 time, so it dances a bit), and because it is a “cumulative song,” like “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”

You can keep adding to the number of men working in the song (“Three

men shall mow my meadow, four men shall gather it together. …”) as long as you want to go.

But I think the reason I love it so, and sing it again whenever I see harvest taking place, is that the song acknowledges the worth of the land, the value of the farmer’s labor, the goodness of the “gold” that is being gathered together. It speaks of the camaraderie of shared effort, the value of work and sweat, and the gifts that the earth gives to us in exchange for our labor.

The boundless grace of God never ceases to amaze me. Even though the Genesis story tells us that work is our punishment for that mess that took place in the Garden of Eden, I am grateful that God allows us to enjoy the beauty of this world, to understand the meaning of our work and to participate in the ongoing creation of God’s bounty.

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Kelley comes to play | Sandra Clark

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hat possesses a person to give up everything to follow a dream?

Not sure? This question is easier.

Why does the spouse hand over his business to a buddy and come along?

Let’s call it love.

Kelley McRae and Matt Castelein were in Knoxville this month.

They played at the WDVX Blue Plate Special on a Friday and then spent Saturday evening playing at the Cove in Concord Park. It’s a Kelley McRae free concert sponsored by Knox County Parks and Recreation.

Kelley, 31, and Matt, 34, are touring the country in a VW Camper Van named Proc Ne, Czech for “Why Not?” During an intermission, Matt said he’s singing backup only because “Kelley couldn’t afford to bring her band.” But hey, he’s really pretty good.

The VW was parked nearby, decorated with posters for tour sponsor True Lemon, a natural citrus product crystallized for easy storage and used for water, teas and recipes.

Matt operated a metal shop in Brooklyn, producing props for Broadway and off-Broadway shows. It’s a “turbulent business” that slows during the summer, he

said. So he felt OK to leave it with a friend. He left New York with ambivalence, not sure whether he and Kelley will return.

“It’s fun to work hard at your own things,” he said.

They’re headed for the West Coast and, hopefully, a solid music career for Kelley McRae. Before they left, a friend gave them a flip camera and they’re blogging their journey. A typical comment: (Holy crap, I’ve been living in a van for four months!)

Kelley’s Knoxville connection is that her dad, John McRae, is the Dean of the College of Architecture at UT. Both parents were present at the Cove concert and her mom, Sharon, even requested a song: “Break Us (By the Power of your Grace).”

Kelley said requests from her mom are not to be ignored.

After two weeks in Kentucky and

Kelley McRae, accompanied by her husband, Matt Castelein, sings at the Cove at Concord Park. Photos by S. Clark

McRae’s audience includes people swimming, boating, picnicking and enjoying the walking trails.

‘I quit my job. I sold everything. I bought a VW Camper Van. I’m touring America. I want to come play for you.’

– Kelley McRae

nary. She cites Patty Griffin, Lucinda Williams, Aretha Franklin and Mary Gauthier as influences.

Her songs include R&B, folk and even hymns.

Kelley grew up in Mississippi and has spent her life in music, Matt said. She’s produced two albums: North Carolina, Kelley returns to “Highrises in Brooklyn” and “Never sing July 22 in Chattanooga before Be.” She enjoys live performances, venturing to St. Louis on July 28. whether on stage or in someone’s Her musical range is extraordi- living room.

Johnson and not much of wingback Bill Anderson since he signed off from the Vol Network. I can’t remember when I last talked with Buddy Cruze. He caught the pass that set up the Tommy Bronson touchdown that beat Georgia Tech 6-0 in downtown Atlanta.

The Vols went in as No. 3. The Yellow Jackets were No. 2. The AsTALES OF TENNESSEE | Marvin West sociated Press once said this wonderful struggle for field position was the second-best game of all hen you haven’t done any- fensive end Doug Atkins and of- time. It has no doubt been voted thing lately and there is not fensive guard John Michels are down by modern selectors who all that much to get excited about, the living legends, all in the Hall preferred some 69-66 shootout remembering the good, old days of Fame. Hank, recovering from that took up five overtimes and of Tennessee football is a joyous illness, and John will undoubt- made everybody late for supper. experience. edly attend the reunion. Doug is The 10-0 season of ’56 was the Old Vols are planning a 55th no more than a maybe. He doesn’t peak of the Bowden Wyatt era, his reunion of the 1956 Southeastern get around much anymore. Here’s second of eight years as coach of Conference championship team. hoping Bert Rechichar comes the Volunteers. Alas, it didn’t end As I recall, that was the Johnny back. He may have been the best right. Tennessee lost to Baylor in Majors show. His group was No. 2 all-around player on the team. the Sugar Bowl. It would be OK to in the country. He was SEC player These will be private gatherings, skip that part at the reunion. of the year and deserved the Heis- on the weekend of the LSU game. If The Volunteers of 1951 were No. 1 man Trophy. the doors were swung open and the in the polls for six weeks of that speYes, there was that blasted Sug- events were on stage, they would cial season, the final perfecto of Robar Bowl. Yes, a punt was fumbled draw a crowd. Survivors from these ert R. Neyland’s remarkable career. and two teaspoons of glamour and two teams are authentic orange treaThe foundation for their reputafame were spilled. sures and thousands have never seen tion came from the dramatic victory Older old Vols are planning a them or heard the tales they tell. over Texas in the 1951 Cotton Bowl.

60th reunion of the 1951 national Come to think of it, they have You do remember the 75-yard run championship team, genuine No. 1. seen and heard Majors.

by Lauricella and the fourth-quarOops, almost forgot that they, None of us have heard or seen ter touchdowns by Andy Kozar? too, had a mishap in New Orleans. nearly enough of 1956 great These are historical highlights.

Tennessee lost several good Tailback Hank Lauricella, de- guards Bruce Burnham and Bill

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Kelley is smart and Even a momma duck and five ducklings paddled up and talented, stayed to listen. w r it i ng much of her own material. You can hear it on Facebook page at www.Facebook. her website at www.kelleymcrae. com/ShopperNewsNow. com/. And you can follow her blog as she and Matt journey Looking for Malcolm Shell? across America, sipping on True Find him next week in the July Lemon and sleeping in that van.

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players (including Jack Stroud) from the ’50 squad but the returnees knew the feeling of greatness, what it took to get there and what it would take to stay. Blocking and tackling were the basics. Think Jim Haslam and Pug Pearman.

Neyland, borderline genius in psychology, told the players they should ignore preseason praise, throw away press clippings, and duck and run when fans tried to pat them on the back. As was his custom, he mentioned the maxims and probably went over them again if anybody yawned.

The schedule was neatly arranged. Chattanooga was in front of Alabama and Tennessee Tech behind the Tide. Washington and Lee was the setup game before Ole Miss.

Keep in mind that I, as a university freshman, saw the home games and the maxims in action. Mississippi State mistakes led to two Tennessee touchdowns in the first quarter. The next three were neareven. Blocking back Jimmy Hahn (Jacobs Trophy as best blocker in the SEC) explained that the General never wanted to run up the score.

Duke shot itself in the foot.

Duke fumbled. Duke didn’t pick up a kickoff. Duke fumbled again and lost two interceptions. Duke lost the game by four touchdowns.

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Many missed Chattanooga and Tennessee Polytechnic Institute. I didn’t. As for not running up the score, TPI lost by 68.

This reunion will undoubtedly concentrate on the victory over Alabama, how Gordon Polofsky knocked the ball loose and recovered, how Lauricella quick-kicked to the Tide 4, how ironic it was that Lauricella ran for 108 yards and passed for 108 yards.

The 28-0 triumph at Kentucky is worth several replays. The Wildcats were good but this was the 16th consecutive year without a blue victory in what was supposed to be a border rivalry. It was the third consecutive shutout over All-American QB Babe Parilli.

Coach Paul Bryant said darn.

For some strange reason, Lexington was the mountaintop. The ’51 Vols gave up 251 passing yards and narrowly nipped Vanderbilt in Knoxville. The perfect year ended in an upset loss to Maryland in the Sugar Bowl. Ex-Vol Denver Crawford helped scheme the Terps’ decisive defense, an overload to the strong side.

The game was not as close as 28-13 indicated. The Vols gained only 81 yards. They’ll do much better at the reunion.

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Touring the

Knoxville Zoo And eating ice cream with the turkeys … er, interns

By Sara Barrett One of the best things about touring the Knoxville Zoo last week was the complete Zoo keeper Bill Garrison was envied by several of the Shopper interns. His office is indifference of the crealocated in the giraffe house, high up at eye tures we visited to the level with the giraffes. He often gets stares scorching heat surfrom giraffes Lucy and Patches, silently ask- rounding them.

Tina Rolen graing him to share his lunch. Photo by S. Barrett ciously took us through several animal habitats and reptile exhibits, and showed us cool places when the heat became too much.

After stretching our legs around the park, we kicked back at the snack stand near the beavers to have ice cream and soft drinks, right next to a pen of turkeys enjoying the afternoon shade.

Many thanks to those at the zoo who made our day great … Patches, Lucy, Buttercup, Tallulah and the gang.

Intern Owen Sanders feeds Lucy the giraffe some freshly cut leaves. Afterward, Owen discovered he had been slobbered on by Lucy. “Your ‘giraffing’ it now,” said Tina Rolen.

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Lucy the giraffe, 10, casually snacks on leaves as she’s introduced to this summer’s group of Shopper-News interns.

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Reticulated python Buttercup greets the group at the reptile exhibit, showing immediately who’s boss (as if there were any doubt in our minds).

The money quote comes from intern Leo CoppockSeal, who heard zoo keeper Brad Moxley say, “Buttercup is as big as a basketball.” Photo

Giraffes and snakes and alligators … oh my!

By Madeline Lonas What do you get when you combine a giraffe, a snake, an alligator and the Shopper-News interns? You get a hot, H-O-T summer day at the Knoxville Zoo! After arming us with water bottles, Tina Rolen led us to our first stop at the giraffe house.

Everyone knows that a giraffe is tall, but just imagine standing beside one looking straight up.

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After visiting giraffes Lucy and Patches, Rolen took us to the other side of the zoo to meet Buttercup, the python currently on exhibit.

Buttercup is 23 feet long and weighs 200 pounds. Like the giraffe, she also has reticulated markings.

Finally, off to meet Tallulah, the albino American al-

ligator. Tallulah looked as if she was made out of plastic or even wax. Her eyes were my favorite color, pink.

We were very lucky to see this reptile – being albino in the wild is very dangerous.

There is no camouflage, so living in the zoo keeps her safe.

Buttercup and Tallulah will be at the zoo through Labor Day. (With an assist from Tia Kalmon and S. Barrett)

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After seeing Buttercup and Tallulah, the interns headed to other popular sights in the zoo, including the petting zoo, turtle and bird exhibits, and the nocturnal animal center.

Tina Rolen explained that the Knoxville Zoo has more than 800 animal residents.

What an interesting experience we had.

Most people wouldn’t have had the opportunity to hang out with the giraffes or be up close and personal with the largest snake in captivity.

Though the day was scorching hot and we interns were swimming in sweat, (gross, I know) it turned out to be a day filled with exploration and “monkey-ing” around.

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Max McCoig: “The zoo was really interesting. I learned a lot about animals that I have not heard of before.”

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Leo Coppock-Seal: “Buttercup is as big as a basketball,” Brad Moxley said.

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Touring Rugby Members of Grace Covenant Baptist Church on Dutchtown side) David and Shirlene Yarnell, Alice West, Betty Hitchcock, Road toured the historic town of Rugby and learned about the Sharlyn Lessly; (right side) Patsy Blalock, Argie Hilbert, Ginger history of the town’s church. Pictured during the trip are: (left Branch, Cora Periut and Sandy Waters. Photo submitted

â– Beaver Ridge UMC will receive 10 percent of the total purchases made 5-8 p.m. each Thursday at the Sonic restaurant in Karns. Info: www.beaverridgeumc.com.

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â– Grace Covenant Baptist Church, 9956 Dutchtown Road, will welcome Cross4Crowns 11 a.m. Sunday, July 24, for the morning worship service.

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Youth â– Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, has open gym for middle and high school students 7-9 p.m. every Thursday. Everyone is invited. No sign-ups or fees. â– Grace Covenant Baptist Church, 9956 Dutchtown Road, will have an open house for the kindergarten and first grade classes of Grace Covenant Baptist Academy 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28. Parents who are considering enrolling or have enrolled their children are invited to attend. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be served. RSVP at 690-3662.

Inky's book signing East Tennessee Foundation president and CEO Michael McClamroch explains why the Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding was selected for a $2,500 grant, while STAR executive director Lynn Petr looks on. Photo by N. Lester

Former Tennessee Volunteer football player and current Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry will join former Tennessee Volunteer football player Inky Johnson from 5-7 p.m. Monday, July 18, at the Kroger in Farragut for a signing of Johnson’s book “Inky Johnson: An Amazing Story of Faith and Perserverance.�

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Siegel said it was especially empowering for her children to succeed at a task despite their disability. “We have tried many different activities,� she said. “This is such a wonderful program. Just having them participate in the classes and horse shows like typical children is amazing. On top of that, they are actually successful.�

In addition to its classes for students with disabilities, STAR is expanding to include programs for veterans and at-risk teenagers. The academy is also developing a “Minis in Motion� classroom, where a Shetland pony and an instructor will travel to schools in the area to teach lessons in

geography, math, science and language arts.

The grant to STAR in Loudon County was the first of the 25 grants from the East Tennessee Foundation. McClamroch said it is important for the organization to celebrate the anniversary of its founding in a different way than they have in the past. “We had a party on our 20th birthday, but we wanted this one to really be about giving back,� he said. “Our objective is to bring greater awareness and understanding throughout East Tennessee about how we work through nonprofits in the region and how each person in our service area can have a relationship with the Foundation.�

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The grant is part of the foundation’s initiative to celebrate its 25th anniversary by giving $2,500 to a nonprofit in each of the 25 counties it serves. “We are giving gifts on our birthday,� said president and CEO Michael McClamroch. “A lot of nonprofits are doing great things but not many are greater than STAR.�

STAR teaches individuals with disabilities to ride horses, which builds motor skills and self-esteem. Students pay for a third of the lessons’ cost, but the academy covers the rest. “It is up to us to make up the difference,� said executive director Lynn Petr. “We try to be as creative and self-sufficient as possible to save money, but the bottom line is the bills still have to be paid.�

Two riders who may benefit from the grant are Farragut residents and siblings Fritz and Mariana Siegel. The pair have been riding at STAR for approximately three years, and mother Nicole Siegel has noticed priceless improvements. “Their verbal skills and physical ability have improved tenfold,� she said. “I am blown away by how much they

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Members of the Knoxville Stars 8U team include: (front) bat boy Jake Merrick, Seth Bates, Luke Ferguson, Hunter Merrick; (middle row) Trent Tilley, Sawyer Adams, Drayden Johnson, Ian Bower, Bryson Trammell, Colton Qualls, Logen Sutton, J.T. Sudderth; (back) coaches Russell Qualls, Kenny Bower and head coach Rodney Myers. Not pictured are Ty Humphrey and coach Ty Myers. Photo submitted

Knoxville Stars shine at Disney The Knoxville Stars 8’s traveled to Orlando last week to compete in the Disney International Festival of Baseball. The team finished as first runner up for the week by defeating a team from Central Florida and four international teams,

including competitors from Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Panama.

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â– Dayspring Church, 906 Callahan Drive, will have No Time for Wimps VBS 6:30 to 8 p.m.

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â– Clear Springs Baptist Church, 8518 Thompson School Road, will hold Big Apple Adventure Family Vacation Bible School 7-9 p.m. July 25-29 with classes for all ages. Kickoff with family fun movie night is 8 p.m. Friday, July 22, including games, inflatables and food. Register online at www.clearspringsbaptist.net and receive a free T-shirt. Info: 688-7674.

â– Mt. Hermon UMC, 235 E. Copeland Road in Powell, will have a “Shake It Up CafĂŠâ€? 6-8 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 25-29. Info: 938-7663.

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Saturday, July 23. Herbology, potions, Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans flavor guessing competition. Cost is $3 members, $5 nonmembers. RSVP at 5774717, ext. 110. ■Nature Day Camp: GeoExplorers, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 25-29, for 2nd and 3rd grades. RSVP to Jennifer, 577-4717, ext. 130, or email jroder@ijams.org. ■Family Day Camp: Going Buggy–Plants and Pollinators, 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, July 28.

Family learning and exploration. RSVP to Jennifer, 577-4717, ext. 130, or email jroder@ijams.org. â– Walk About: Walking Tour of Organicism Farm, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28. Carpool from Ijams. Cost is $5 members, $7 nonmembers. RSVP at 577-4717, ext. 110.

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REUNIONS ■A Telephone Operator Reunion will be held noon Saturday, July 23, at C.W.A. Union Hall. Admission is $15. Send payment to Sharon Courtney, 1905 Woodrow Drive, Knoxville, TN 37918. Info: 688-7703. ■Central High School Class of 1948 will hold its 63-year reunion 11 a.m. Saturday, July 23, at the pavilion of Bookwalter United Methodist Church, 4219 Central Avenue Pike. A picnic lunch will be served at noon. Info: Mary Frances Tucker, 539-6242 or email mfgvt@gmail.com. ■Powell High School Class of 1971 will have its 40-year reunion 6 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 30. The theme will be “senior� prom, with food, music, prizes and a laser/light show. Admission is $60. Info: Kathy, 805-4446. ■Powell High School Class of 1996 will have its 15-year reunion 7 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at Jubilee Banquet Hall with entertainment by the Hinckley Brothers. Tickets are $30 and must be purchased in advance. Info: Linnie, 3823052 or email phsclass96@ gmail.com. ■Central High School Class of 1991 will celebrate its 20-year reunion with a family night swim party 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at Beaver Brook Country Club and 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, with dinner, dancing and a cash bar at the Foundry at the World’s Fair Site. Admission $35 for the swim party ($10 for children) and $50 for dinner at the Foundry. Info: central1991reunion@hotmail.com. ■Heiskell Elementary School will hold its second annual reunion 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at the old school (now the Heiskell Community Center, located in the back of Heiskell United Methodist Church).

Bring pictures and other memorabilia to share. Info: Bobbie Kennedy, 257-1283; Janice Patt White, 548-0326; or Nita Buell Black, 947-7427. ■Standard Knitting Mills will hold its annual reunion 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 at the O’Connor Senior Center. All previous employees are welcome to attend. ■Wilkerson family reunion will be held noon to 4 p.m. Sunday,

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SPORTS NOTES ■Larry Simcox-Diamond Baseball Summer Camp, ages 6-11, 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Wednesday, July 18-20. Info: Larry, 567-9082 or www.diamondbaseballtn.com. ■Basketball and SAQ Summer Camps, 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, July 18-22 and Monday through Friday, July 25-29, at Performance Training Inc. at Fort Sanders Health and Fitness Center. Ages 6-13. Cost is $120 for members, $145 nonmembers. Info: 531-5453. ■Baseball Tournament , Tee ball and 6U coach pitch and 8U-14U, Friday through Sunday, July 22-24, Halls Community Park. Info: 992-5504 or email hcpsports@msn.com. ■Hardin Valley Academy softball tryouts will be held 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28, at the school’s softball field.

Open to all girls who will be attending HVA for the 20112012 school year. â– Fall Baseball League, 4U-12U, bring your own team plus individual signups, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday through Aug. 13 at Halls Community Park. Info: 992-5504 or email hcpsports@msn.com. â– Baseball Tournament , Tee ball and 6U coach pitch and 8U-14U, Friday through Sunday, July 29-31, Halls Community Park. Info: 992-5504 or email hcpsports@msn.com. â– Baseball Team Needs Players, Knox Silver Sox 9-year-olds for fall and spring 2012. Competitive USSSA level. Info: 363-1483 or email silversoxbaseball@ gmail.com.

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6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 22, at the museum. The Carib Sounds Steel Band will bring island steel drum music, with Calypso, Soca and Reggae rhythms to Knoxville.

The musical arranger and director is Vere Henry from the Caribbean island of Antigua. He and fellow bandmember Esmond Edwards, another native Antiguan, introduced steel drums to East Tennessee in 1982 when they played with The Gemonites Steel Orchestra and entertained millions at the World’s Fair in Knoxville. The Alive After Five concert series is a family-friendly, casually elegant, nonsmoking event.

Cash bars and food are available.

Parking is free. General admission is $9, $5 with membership or student ID, free for ages 17 and under.

By Wendy Smith Bill Tuggle has spent his entire career helping people dress well. But now his sole interest is shoes.

He established Knoxville Shoe Shine Company in the First Tennessee Plaza in May of 2010. Since then, he has built up a clientele of both male and female bankers, attorneys, judges and anyone else who needs polish.

“I see a pretty good cross section of people,” he says.

Tuggle grew up in Knoxville but spent much of his career in Atlanta and Nashville working as a marketing representative for a children’s clothing manufacturer. After

Tuggle has buffed the boots of some of the city’s most prominent characters. City Mayor Dan Brown, UT Chancellor Jimmy Cheek and former UT football coach Johnny Majors have all been customers.

35 years, the industry changed as production jobs moved overseas, so Tuggle came home to work at Brooks Brothers. When the store closed in 2009, it didn’t take him long to come up with a new venture.

He spent a few weeks scoping out downtown business attire before hanging out his shingle. A relative built his shoeshine chair and installed the brass shoe stands Tuggle found in a Boston antique store. His hours are 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. most business days, a schedule that leaves plenty of time for relaxing.

“If I had to make a living of it, it would be almost impossible,” he says. “But it gets me out of the house, gives me something to do and provides a little income.”

Some patrons choose to sit in the chair, but others drop off shoes and pick them up later. He charges $6 to polish each pair, except for two-tone shoes, like golf shoes, which run a bit more. Tuggle also offers repair service through Pendergrass Family Shoe Repair on Bearden Hill.

In addition to the monetary reward of his trade, Tuggle has the opportunity to chat with many of Knoxville’s movers and shakers. He hears interesting tales from the courtroom and the boardroom, and has buffed the boots of some of the city’s

On Market Square ■ Shakespeare on the Square will present the Bard’s “Othello” and “Comedy of Errors” on Market Square. The performances are free, but $5 donations are welcome. Bring your own chair or blanket to watch the performance under the stars. “Comedy of Errors,” one of Shakespeare’s first and funniest plays, will be performed at 7 p.m. July 22, 24, 28 and 30; Aug. 5, 7, 11 and 13. The tragedy “Othello” will be performed 7 p.m. July 21, 23, 29 and 31; Aug. 4, 6, 12 and 14. Info: www. tennesseestage.com.

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Bill Tuggle operates Knoxville Shoe Shine Company in the First Tennessee Plaza. Photo by Wendy Smith most prominent characters. City Mayor Dan Brown, UT Chancellor Jimmy Cheek and former UT football coach Johnny Majors have all been customers.

Tuggle spends hours each week watching business people come and go, and says there is a definite movement toward casual attire. Bankers are generally welldressed, he says, but even some attorneys save their suits for court dates. He’s not really in favor of the trend.

“I’m from the old school. I always like

to see people dressed for the occasion.”

He recently helped out friends Seth and Lisa Simmerman by serving as maitre d’ at their restaurant, Echo Bistro and Wine Bar in Bearden, and was surprised by the casual attire of the customers.

“People don’t even dress to go out to eat,” he says.

But he doesn’t mind, since, as far as he knows, he’s got a corner on his market.

“I think I have the only shoeshine stand in Knoxville.”

Thank You! 30 years!

■ “Summer Solstice Show” featuring works by the Fountain City Arts Guild during July at the Emporium Center on Gay Street. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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■ Artist Ocean Starr will have her work displayed during July at Bliss Home on Market Square. Info: www.oceanstarr.com.

■ Multimedia exhibit throughout July at the Art Market Gallery on Gay Street. Artists are Marjorie Horne and Lisa Kurtz. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Info: 525-5265.

■ An exhibit of local artists will be held in the balcony of the Emporium Center on Gay Street throughout July. Featuring watercolor, digital photography and more. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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9565 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN (865) 539-0580 Monday-Friday: 9am - 7pm Saturday: 9am - 3pm

5078 Clinton Hwy., Knoxville, TN (865) 689-8955 Monday-Friday: 9am - 7pm Saturday: 9am - 3pm

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4216 N. Broadway, Knoxville, TN (865) 686-1761 Monday-Friday: 9am - 7pm Saturday: 9am - 3pm

5801 Western Ave., Knoxville, TN (865) 584-0115 Monday-Friday: 9am - 7pm Saturday: 9am - 3pm

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5941 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN (865) 588-0972 Monday-Friday: 8:30am - 7pm Saturday: 9am - 3pm

3501 West Emory Road, Powell, TN (865) 938-2838 Monday-Friday: 9am - 7pm Saturday: 9am - 3pm

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Area teens give back, explore healthcare by volunteering at Parkwest Fourteen area high school students have traded sleeping in this summer to help others by volunteering at Parkwest Medical Center. “Our junior volunteer program provides students a ďŹ rst-hand experience in healthcare – a profession that interests many of them as a possible career path,â€? said Volunteer Services Coordinator Becky Boyd. “Their energy, enthusiasm and willingness to learn are simply contagious.â€?

While many teens spend summer days at camp or by the pool, Parkwest’s Junior Volunteers are united by a sense of service. “When they came to get their name badges, I could feel how full of life they are,� said Kimberly Mialback-Houk who works in Human Resources. “They have such great potential with their whole lives in front of them. I enjoy being a part of their journey.�

Alexis Hamilton, a rising senior at Catholic High School, is volunteering at Parkwest for her third consecutive summer. “I enjoy it because I like helping others,� said Hamilton, whose father is a physician. “It also helps me learn more about myself and what professions I may want to pursue.�

Hamilton was able to attend a professional luncheon on crisis communications, a non-clinical job that is important in the healthcare industry but not one that typically comes to mind.

In addition to the patient-focused jobs, Parkwest also has approximately 200 employees working in support services such as admissions, accounting, human resources, materials management and marketing.

Basma Ouddi will be a sophomore at Bearden High School.

This is her ďŹ rst year volunteering at Parkwest, and she already knows that she wants to pursue the ďŹ eld of healthcare. “Everyone I have met has been so nice and patient with me,â€? said Ouddi. “I’m glad I have had the opportunity to explore it ďŹ rst-hand.â€?

Sam DeFord is a rising junior at Lenoir City High School and runs cross-country when he’s not in the classroom. Shortly into his volunteer role, a patient called him “Prince Harry,â€? pointing out his resemblances to a member of the Royal Family. Now, it’s a nickname that others throughout the hospital know him by. “I’ve really enjoyed meeting new people and getting a chance to learn while doing it,â€? said DeFord. “I assisted in patient rooms on my ďŹ rst day.â€?

Although DeFord is not a prince, he is president of his student body and a member of Health Occupational Students of America (HOSA), a national career and technical student organization endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education which works as a resource to students looking to pursue the health ďŹ eld professionally.

At 15, Jessica Burnette has already experienced more health-

Volunteer opportunities Parkwest Medical Center is currently seeking volunteers in the following positions: N Admitting/Registration N Discharge Calls N Emergency Care Center N Imaging Services N Joint Center N Main Lobby Information Desk N Sitters N Surgery Waiting (early mornings and evenings)

Junior volunteers are: (front) Caitlin Mann (Hardin Valley Academy), Amanda Mann (Catholic), Nicki Mann (Catholic); (second row) Zack Cole (Catholic), Alexis Hamilton (Catholic), Basma Ouddi (Bearden), Emily Brooks (CAK); (third row) Tony Metheny (Roane County); (fourth row) Sam DeFord (Lenoir City), Bailey Wilson (Farragut), Kayla Hartman (Farragut); (back) Colin Mann (Catholic), Jessica Burnette (Lenoir City) and Teresa Slade (CAK).

The minimum requirements for Junior Volunteers at Parkwest are to be between the ages of 15 and 17 with the completion of one year of high school.

To become a junior volunteer at Parkwest, the process begins in January with an application along with a letter of recommendation due by March for consideration into the summer program.

Positions are limited.

For more information, contact Becky Boyd at 865-373-1556 or rboyd3@ covhlth.com.

Jessica Burnette from Lenoir City will pursue a career as a Pediatric Hemoatologist after surviving leukemia. care than most others her age – as a patient. “I was diagnosed with leukemia when I was 9 years old,� said Burnette, a rising junior at Lenoir City High School. “I want to be a pediatric hematologist so I can help others and truly say, ‘I’ve been where you are’ and help others recover just like I have.�

This is Burnette’s second year volunteering at Parkwest. She credits the junior volunteer program for teaching her how to communicate professionally. “My experience has ignited a passion in me to make a difference,� said Burnette.

Tony Metheny, a rising junior from Roane County High School,

has the longest commute to volunteer at Parkwest; however, he gets to carpool with family members who work at Parkwest. One Tony Metheny helping Tom Pappas - the oldest volunteer at Parkwest in Maof Metheny’s first assignments terials Management. was working materials management where he had the opportunity to work with Parkwest’s oldest volunteer, 89-year-old Tom Pappas.

Junior volunteers help in a wide variety of jobs throughout the hospital, including escorting patients and family members, delivering owers, assembling information packets and helping out in the gift shop. You can also ďŹ nd them conducting surveys and assisting in patient rooms by making beds or reďŹ lling ice buckets. “I’m glad that we are able to make an impact on another generation in hopes of growing the healthcare industry that is so close Sam DeFord and Basma Ouddi with Parkwest Risk Manager Linda Tillman. to our hearts,â€? said Boyd.

Parkwest Medical Center is seeking people who enjoy helping others to join its current network of more than 150 volunteers.

Parkwest strives to be recognized as a model of excellence where every healthcare employee wants to work, every physician wants to practice, and every community member wants to receive care.

If you are interested and would like to know more about volunteer opportunities at Parkwest or Peninsula, a Division of Parkwest Medical Center, contact Becky Boyd at (865) 373-1556.

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Music in the Park

STRANG SENIOR CENTER

Music in the Park will be held 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 29, at Fountain City Park. The bluegrass band Wild Blue Yonder will perform and Black Eyed Joe's barbecue will be served.

Tickets are $24 in advance, $30 at the gate and can be purchased online at www.lostsheepministry.org. Children under 6 years old are admitted free. All proceeds go to support the work of Lost Sheep Ministry. Info: 688-9636.

‘Personal Perspective’ The Clayton Center for the Arts on the Maryville College campus will host the exhibit “Personal Perspective” throughout the month of July. The show will feature works by local artists with developmental disabilities and physical limitations who have utilized groundbreaking techniques to express themselves through art. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Info: 694-9964.

A day of beauty Arbor Terrace resident Irene Hawkins enjoys a manicure from Tennessee School of Beauty student Frannie Cable.

Photo by N. Lester

‘Anne Wilson: Local Industry’

Pottery DVD The Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Norris has DVDs for sale featuring a pottery demonstration by internationally known potter Charles Counts.

Cost is $10. Info: 494-9854.

Photos taken and donated by Alisa Whitley Photography

The Knoxville Museum of Art will present “Anne Wilson: Local Industry” through Sunday, Aug. 7. This is the first public exhibition of the Local Industry Cloth, produced in 2010 by 2,100 volunteers alongside 79 experienced weavers at the Knoxville Museum of Art. The cloth, 75 feet 9 inches long, was created over the course of three months during the artist’s project “Local Industry,” part of the exhibition “Anne Wilson: Wind/Rewind/Weave.”

Info: www.knoxart.org.

Frisky is a senior female Chihuahua

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Pixie is a female Schnauzer/Yorkie Mix

We need a place to call home!

Small Breed Rescue has small breed dogs in all sizes, breeds and ages.

Won't you consider adding a rescue dog to your family this summer?

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Donate blood, save lives Medic is the sole provider of blood for 21 counties and 27 area hospitals throughout East Tennessee. Donate today and receive a free chicken sandwich and a Tennessee Smokies T-shirt.

Donors can stop by one of two donor centers: 1601 Ailor Ave. or 11000 Kingston Pike in Farragut.

Other sites: ■ 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, July 18, Central Baptist Church of Bearden, 6300 Deane Hill Drive, inside the gym.

■ 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, July 18, Mast General Store on Gay Street, Bloodmobile.

■ 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, Cansler Family YMCA. ■ 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, July 20, Market Square Mall, Bloodmobile.

■ 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 21, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, inside classroom 1.

■ 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday, July 22, Beaver

Events for the week of July 18: ■ Monday, July 18: 9:30 a.m., Watercolor; 10 a.m., Cardio; 12:30 p.m., Sit N Be Fit; 2 p.m., Bridge class.

■ Tuesday, July 19: 8:45 a.m., Tai Chi 1; 9:30 a.m., BB Bridge; 10 a.m., Oil painting; 11:15 a.m., Pilates; 12:30 p.m., Canasta; 12:45 p.m., Grub Club to Sullivan’s Franklin Square; 2 p.m., Line dancing.

■ Wednesday, July 20: 8:45 a.m., Advanced Cardio; 9:30 a.m., Watercolor; 10 a.m., Social Bridge; 1 p.m., Spanish Club.

■ Thursday, July 21: 8:45 a.m., Tai Chi 1; 10 a.m., Tai Chi 2; noon, Book Club; 1:15 a.m., Mind & Body; 12:30 p.m., Sit N Be Fit class.

■ Friday, July 22: 8:45 a.m., Advanced Cardio; 9:30 a.m., Canasta; 10 a.m., Cardio; 10:30 a.m., Social Bridge; 12:30 p.m., Yoga; 1 p.m., Rummikub; 2 p.m. Ballroom.

Info or to register for classes: 670-6693.

Dam Baptist Church, 4328 Emory Road, inside fellowship hall.

■ Noon to 7 p.m.

Monday, July 25, Bearden Branch Library, inside community room.

■ 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday, July 25, Walmart in East Knoxville, Bloodmobile.

Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 years old weighing 120 pounds with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds and have positive identification. Info: 524-3074 or visit www. medicblood.org.

HEALTH NOTES

■ Lung cancer support group meets 6 p.m. the third Monday every month at Baptist West Cancer Center, 10820 Parkside Drive. No charge, light refreshments served. Info: Trish or Amanda, 218-7081.

■ Stop Smoking: 215-QUIT (7848) is a program of the Knox County Health Department. The hotline is answered 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

■ Support group meeting for family members or caregivers of an adult with a mental illness is 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Cherokee Health Systems, 2018 Western Ave. Info: Rebecca Gill, 602-7807, or www. namiknox.org.

■ UT Hospice conducts ongoing orientation sessions for adults (18 and older) interested in becoming volunteers with its program. No medical experience is required.

Training is provided. Info: 544-6279.

■ Cancer survivor support groups, Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings and Tuesday evenings, at the Cancer Support Community of East Tennessee (formerly the Wellness Community), 2230 Sutherland Ave. Support groups for cancer caregivers, Monday evenings. Cancer family bereavement group, Thursday evenings.

Info: 546-4661 or www. cancersupportet.org.

■ UT Hospice Adult Grief Support, for any adult who is suffering loss, meets 6 to 7:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month in the UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info or to reserve a spot: 544-6277.

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Jacob Woycik and Brian Bergeron enjoy a day of tubing in the beautiful waters of Norris Lake. Photos by K. Woycik

Help keep our lakes clean

Norris Lake has a lot to offer. Quite a number of ma-

rinas offer boat rentals, and there are many campgrounds and other lodging facilities in the area which provide beautiful mountain views along with lake scenery for a peaceful getaway.

We recently had some friends visiting, and we all spent a day on Norris Lake – a lake that we have boasted to others about its beauty and cleanliness.

Unfortunately, that week-

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We have spent many weekends tubing and skiing on Norris Lake. Being one of the cleanest lakes in the area, our family has grown to love and enjoy spending time there on our boat.

Kathryn Woycik

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DOLLY PARTON, SINGLE LEVEL liv7/17, 2 tickets, Sec. ing, 3 br, 2 ba, 320 Row 4, seats 1 & Brentmoor Subd, 2, $60. 865-984-0695 $159,900. 865-966-7572 ***Web ID# 818652***

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LOST CAT, black male, neutered. westwood area (Bearden). reward offered. 584-7337 or rkelly@comcast.net LOST MALE Boston Terrier, last seen on Pumpkin Hollow Rd., Heiskell area.

Reward. 810-602-1718

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DAV Chapter 24 has FREE RENTAL OF POWER WHEEL CHAIRS available for any area disabled veteran or members of their immediate family.

Manually operated wheel chairs also available. Call 7650510 for information.

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House is apprx. 1,056 SF w/2BR & 2BA. Asking $104,900 & owner will finance with $5,500 down or if you are USDA qualified, then 100% financing with no money down.

Call Bill at 877-488-5060 ext. 323.

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865-966-7242; 274-9168 ***Web ID# 823745*** OPEN HOUSE SUN. 7/17, 12-5PM WESTMORELAND HILLS, 4 BR, 2.5 BA, lg. bon. rm, newly renov. kit., new hdwd-LR/DR/FR, scr porch, corner lot/ fenced bk, 2 car gar, lndscp lgtg, 2,737 SF, $359,900. 7200 Rutgers Dr 37919 865-691-7200 ***Web ID# 822108***

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end, it wasn’t so clean. We were amazed at how much litter we found floating in the water.

It is very important to keep trash and debris out of the lake. Not only can it be a hazard to the passengers playing in the water on

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WESTIES, AKC, vet ckd, Call 865-604-1322.

423-596-3819 S&W, dew claws, ready ***Web ID# 823508*** 7/31, family raised, $600. 865-661-4734 ***Web ID# 820114***

PRIVATE HIDDEN HILLS GEM FSBO 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA, 2 car NORRIS CENTER gar., 1500 SF, new kit.

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Backyard Howard Henegar, $950/mo. 865-577-6289 backs up to woods, Broker, 865-548-9379. making it priv. & very STRAW PLAINS, quiet on cul-de-sac.

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KNOXVILLE DISABLED Very Nice Townhouse, Residence Lots 44 AM. VETS Chapter 24 3BR, 2BA, 2200 SF, Chapter home building 2 car gar. $1400 mo. is available for rent.

865-604-1322.

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Young-Williams Animal Center team member Melissa enjoys a few moments with Desmond, a 6-month-old male Labrador retriever mix. Labs are often water lovers, and although Desmond has not been exposed to water features larger than a wading pool, he has taken some interest in it. Desmond is a playful, handsome boy who will add a little spice and delight to any family. He is available for adoption at the main center at 3201 Division St. Hours there are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The hours at Young-Williams Animal Village, 6400 tubes or skiing, but it can Kingston Pike, are noon to 6 p.m. daily. See all of the center’s cause damage to your boat. adoptable animals at www.knoxpets.org.

And in time, our beautiful lake won’t be so beautiful.

Did you know that it takes two months for cardboard for paper towels to break ing in the water, pick it up to decay? It takes one to five down. And 450 years for a and put it in your boat. Please help keep our lake clean. months for a cotton glove to plastic bottle!

If you see something float- Contact: woycikk@shoppernewsnow.com. decay and two to four weeks

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BOSTON TERRIER Fem., NKC. 10 wks.

Pick of litter. $300.

Phone 423-839-5888 ***Web ID# 821324*** COCK-A-POOS, Darling puppies, great w/kids. $550. 865-4664380 Call Cathy. ***Web ID# 820406***

YORKIE PUPPIES, (4) AKC, $600 to $800. hiddenhavensyorkies.weebly. com 3F, 1M, 865-312-0893 ***Web ID# 820471***

GERMAN Shepherd PUPPIES, AKC, $300 each. Clinton 865-457-9097.

MINIATURE DONKEYS, $100 & up. 865-922-0286 or 865-748-4696

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GERMAN Shepherd Puppies, WHITE, male & female, AKC, shots, parents on site, $400. 423-763-8526. ***Web ID# 823452***

Looking for a lost pet or a new one? Visit Young-Williams Animal Center, the official shelter for the City of Knoxville & Knox County: 3201 Division St. Knoxville.

German Shepherd Pups, www.knoxpets.org AKC. 6 wks. Vet ck.

Ready.

Fantastic * * * * * * * * bloodlines. $350$500. 865-376-1226 Farmer’s Market 150 ***Web ID# 821151*** German Shepherds, AKC BALTIC 3 pt 6' ro3F, 2 blk & tan, & 1 tovator, $1000; Fred blk, 9 wks. old, vet Cain 9 shank field ckd $400. 865-322-6251 cultivator, $500; ***Web ID# 822216*** used very little, to settle estate.

Price LAB Pups AKC, black firm, 865-525-0045 or & yellow, parents on 865-250-5299 site, 1st shots & worm $250. 865-354-4082 BLACK HEIFERS ***Web ID# 823314*** & BULLS Call 865-856-3947 MALTI-POO Puppies, 10 wks. old, Merle colors, 4-6 lbs. Call Air Cond/Heating 187 or text 865-253-4917 ***Web ID# 823962*** HEATING & air unit, MALTI-POO Puppies, Lennox brand, split 2 M, UTD on shots, 10 unit, all elec., 3 1/2 wks. old, almost potty ton, used only 3 yrs. trained. 877-829-6651 $1,500. 423-519-3623 Oliver Springs WOOD HEATER MIN. PINSCHER plus load of wood.

PUPPY, red, shots $200/ all. current, $250.

865-922-5649 423-775-3662 OLD ENGLISH BULLDOG puppies, 6 wks. old, WBA Reg. $2000. 865-982-9293 ***Web ID# 821566***

238 Imports

MERCEDES BENZ 560 SEL 1991, light blue, 254K mi, must see, $3500. 865-441-2634

Building Materials 188 16X8 INSULATED GARAGE DOOR no opener, $500.

Call 865-966-5483.

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ESTATE SALE

262 Pressure Washing 350

H.D. FATBOY, 2007, MAZDA MIATA 1997, DUKE'S PRESSURE Limited Edition, (M Edition) 55K mi, WASHING Affordcustom paint, 3400 exc. cond., leather, able Rates, satisactual miles, imall power, 32 mpg. faction guaranteed! maculate condition, Tonneau top. $6,500.

258-6830 $15,000. 423-237-0042 865-408-1024

HD Road King Classic 2003, 16K mi., extra chrome, dark blue.

100th yr. anniv., $11,000 obo. 423-272-7879.

FOR LEASE, Deer ***Web ID# 822958*** Hunters Paradise.

YORKIE PUPPIES, 1218 acres, Jackson HD Roadking Classic AKC Reg. 5 wks. 3 M, Co., TN. Deer, tur2006, 11k mi, Bran1 F, $500 males, $600 key & squirrel. dywine, exc cond.

Fem. 865-291-8428 $7500. 615-666-2911 $13,500. 865-310-7574 ***Web ID# 820603*** YORKSHIRE Terrier HUNTING LEASE, Pups, 1 yr. health HONDA Valkyrie 2001, 220 acres, Western guar. Microchip MC/ gray, 25,800 mi, new Visa Sara 423-562-4633 KY. 3 hunters. $3600. tires & Ultimate seat ***Web ID# 821254*** 270-928-2002 $6500. 865-382-1964

ENGLISH Bulldog, 1 142 yr old female, loves Misc. Pets people. $500. Call 865-389-1533 SUN CONYERS, (2) ***Web ID# 822491*** big cage on rollers, all access. $350 for FRENCH BULLDOG all. 865-457-9097. female., dual Registered. Grown. $700.

423-839-5888.

Horses 143 ***Web ID# 821329*** FRENCH BULLDOG PUPS, AKC reg., S&W. 423-526-1110 cell thecollinsclan@hughes.net ***Web ID# 821005***

DAV Chapter 24 has FREE RENTAL OF POWER WHEEL CHAIRS available for any area disabled veteran or members of their immediate family.

Manually operated wheel chairs also available. Call 7650510 for information.

VICTORY KingPin, 2010, full 2 yr. warr, fact. extras, 1900 mi $12,500. 865-249-7590

Remodeling

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Toyota Camry 2009, white, gray leather. 4 cyl, 43k mi, new Michelins, SR, $17,500. 865-607-4958 ***Web ID# 823054*** TOYOTA PRIUS Hybrid 2007, like new, very cheap on gas, new tires, runs great & looks great. $15,800 firm. (valued @ $1998.) only serious buyers call 80,000 mi on it 865-262-9199 ***Web ID# 819973***

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CADILLAC CTS 2005, 71k mi, blk w/beige lthr, loaded, $10,500 865-429-3004 ***Web ID# 823231*** ^

Fri. 7/22, 9-5pm Sat. 7/23, 8-4pm Autos Wanted 253 3000 SF of furniture, glassware, some A BETTER CASH vintage, milk glass, silver, lamps, linens, OFFER for junk cars, CHEVY CAVALIER Roofing / Siding art work, home décor, trucks, vans, running 2002, 39 MPG, great or not. 865-456-3500 kitchen items, upright gas mi. Runs great. freezer, cookbooks, $3900. 865-679-2100.

We pay cash for cars or HH items, ladies trucks, running or not. CHEVY COBALT LS clothes, costume We buy alum. whls, rad., 2010, AT, AC, CD, jewelry, Christmas converters. 865-556-8956 white, 4 dr, 38K mi, & garden items, $8250. 865-522-4133 Tons Of Bric-A-Brac!

2031 Madison Grove 256 Dr., Cobblestone Park Vans Elderly Care 324 Subd. off Northshore.

HONDA ODYSSEY EX 2004 WILL CARE for your mi., heated seats, Boats Motors 232 107K loved one. Years exp, lthr., DVD, clean excellent refs! Call $10,900.

898-1311 or 933-1274.

43 Californian Diesel inside/outside.

Call 865-719-1976.

Trawler, 1984, $99,000. motivated, 330 Paul 954-591-7342 4 Wheel Drive 258 Flooring ***Web ID# 818219*** CERAMIC TILE inTOYOTA TACOMA SAIL NACRA 18' stallation.

Floors/ 2002, dbl. cab, SR5 CATAMARAN with walls/repairs. 32 yrs w/TRD off road pkg. trailer, $1,950 OBO. exp, exc work!

91K mi. great cond.

865-924-0791 John 9 3 8 -3 3 2 8 $15,500. 865-256-9177.

SOMERSET 1976 Steel Hull Cruiser, Furniture Refinish. 331 12x40, with 12x30 dock Antiques Classics 260 on Norris Lake.

DENNY'S FURNITURE $8,500. 423-566-5693 1956 CHEVY 1/2 ton REPAIR. Refinish, re3100 step side, short glue, etc. 45 yrs exp!

STINGRAY SKI & bed pickup, $1800.

922-6529 or 466-4221 FISH, 2002, 190HP Call 423-442-4231 Mercruiser, new ***Web ID# 821943*** cover, 90 hours on 333 engine, excel. cond. 1963 CHEVY NOVA Guttering $10,299. 865-408-3070 2 DR hardtop, $5,000. HAROLD'S GUTTER 865-258-2146 SERVICE. Will clean Campers 235 1970 FORD RANGER front & back $20 & up. ^ Quality work, guaranLWB F-100, 302 eng, Tree Service teed. Call 288-0556.

2005 Ever Rest by standard shift, 85,600 Keystone 5th whl, mi., same owner for 35 yrs! Show truck 32', new 5 kw gen., Painting / Wallpaper 344 potential, $3,500. extra clean, non 865-689-4688 smoker, no pets, AA PAINTING $23,000 or make offer. Chevy Malibu 1979, 8 Int/Ext painting, 865-457-4955 cyl, 2 dr, blue, 86k staining, log homes, mi. $1000/bo. 865pressure washing.

2009 29' Coachman 816-3408 9 9 2 -4 0 0 2 camper, bumper pull, or 6 1 7 -2 2 2 8 12' slide, TV, used very ***Web ID# 823033*** little, $15,500. 865- Ford Mustang Con643-3908 vertible 1966, red, 6 Paving 345 ***Web ID# 823225*** cyl AT, like new, $22,000. 865-567-1914 LUXURY 40' 5th Wheel, 4 slides, has REO 1934 4 dr. sedan, everything! $25,000. orig., complete, 931-200-3200 needs restoration. $4800. 865-992-2918 STARCRAFT 2005 Popup, sleeps 6, used ^ only 10 times, no A/C, Sport Utility 261 like new. $2000 obo.

Call 865-209-2692.

Cad. 2011 SRX, 2600 mi, 6sp, gray, Bose, Mich. prot. int./ext.

Motor Homes 237 Xzilon $34,750/bo. 865-680-7068

POODLE NURSERY, We Have All Sizes, all colors. Pups are reg., have shots, health Buildings for Sale 191 guarantee & wormed.

Our nursery is full. Steel arch buildings $175 & up. 423-566-0467 Spring overstocks on sale!! Huge savings POODLES now! Free shipping!

STANDARD Puppies, Sizes include 20x30, AKC, $250.

30x40, others. Call for Call 865-230-3242 availability and more discounts! 1-866-352-0716.

PUG PUPPY, male, 8 EXPLORER FLEETWOOD ICON FORD wks. old, reg., shots 1993, runs good, has 24A 2009, 5K mi., & worming UTD, new brakes, 1 yr. fully loaded, Galley Shop Tools-Engines 194 $300. 865-661-8111 old tires, asking slide, AC, elec. or gas $990/bo. 865-335-5887 heat, elec. or gas PUPPY NURSERY. BEELINE Frame WH, quiet Mercedes Many different breeds & Alignment Rack, CRV-SE, diesel eng. $64K. HONDA Maltese, Yorkies, must move. Make 2006, 4x4, charcoal, Call 865-681-3827.

Malti-Poos, Yorkioffer. 865-603-6038.

AT, 89k mi, $16,500. ***Web ID# 807808*** Poos, Shih-Poos, shots 865-816-3408 & wormed. Health HONDA 13HP PACE ARROW VI- ***Web ID# 823026*** guar. 423-566-0467 3600 PSI Pressure SION 1996, 35 ft, 59k Washer, like new.

Toyota Land Cruiser ^ mi, exc. cond.

RAT TERRIERS, (2) $650. 865-988-0122.

1993. All options, $22,500. 423-494-0786 blue, reg, M 3 yrs, 132,000 mi.

One owner Pressure Washing ***Web ID# 817056*** F 4 yrs, not related. $8500. 865.567.3584 Like to sell together Music Instruments 198 to good home. $225/ Toyota Landcruiser both. 423-317-7979 2008, 1 owner, 46,300 33V Adventurer 2003, ***Web ID# 820407*** YAMAHA Keyboard PSR270 with extras Workhorse, 8.1 Chevy, mi, loaded, exc cond. $48,500. 865-207-6212 $250. Wurlitzer, Allison trans., every ROTTWEILER ***Web ID# 820123*** piano w/bench, $500. opt. Asking $49,500 PUPS, ch. bldln. Stud 865-609-8114 865-607-8888. svc. 404-433-7371 ***Web ID# 820458*** tennrottweilers.com Imports 262 ***Web ID# 822285***

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SCHNAUZERS MINI, AKC, $300.

2 male, 1 female 865-882-0205; 748-4052 ***Web ID# 817154*** SHIH TZU PUPPY, tri color Male, 3 months.

Cutest pup ever! Reg. Great w/kids. $300.

865-455-5821

EXOTIC SHORT Hair Siberian Husky Pups, AKC, 8 wks, 2 F red kittens, CFA reg, & white, $300 ea. show kittens, 3 mos Blue eyes. 931-510-4269 old. 423-884-6548 ***Web ID# 823336*** ***Web ID# 821974***

Household Furn. 204 QN. ANNE lighted Hutch, exc. cond. in cherry finish. $425.

Call for info. or picture. 865-548-1669. ***Web ID# 821995***

Antiques

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JUKEBOX 1974 Rockola Model 453, plays 45 rpm records, very good cond. $1,100. 865-254-6386

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BMW 328I, 2000, 162k mi, blk, lthr, sport pkg, very clean, CAN AM Spyder 2008, $6100. 865-384-3608 red & blk., appx. 3K ***Web ID# 823414*** mi., auto, $11,000 obo. 423-272-7879.

INFINITI G35, 2006 ***Web ID# 822953*** Coupe, auto., 23K mi, red, garaged, 1 owner HARLEY Sportster $23,300. 865-414-0219 1992 lowered & balanced, Bored 1200, LEXUS LS430 2006, Fatboy tank, glider 48K mi, extra clean, front end, well no accidents, nonmaint., great bike, smkr, loaded. $6,500. Poss. trade $27,900. 865-679-4721. for auto 865-539-9153 ***Web ID# 820752***

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B-4 • JULY 18, 2011 • BEARDEN SHOPPER-NEWS

health & lifestyles NEWS FROM FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Thyroid cancer surprises Huntsville woman It was a complete surprise to her, but Claudette Smith of Huntsville, Tenn., learned she had a small lump in her thyroid gland when she went to her physician for a routine checkup this spring. “My doctor said, ‘I believe we’ll get that checked out,’ �

Smith remembers.

A normal thyroid is a buttery-shaped gland under the skin at the base of the neck, about the size of a quarter. But sometimes the thyroid enlarges and can develop small lumps called nodules. These are very common, occurring in about 70 percent of people Smith’s age, 68.

“They made me feel like I was special.�

While only about 5 percent of the nodules turn out to be cancerous, Smith’s nodule turned out to be thyroid cancer. She traveled to Knoxville to see Dr. Kevin Zirkle, an endocrine surgeon at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, who removed her entire thyroid gland June 17. The scar, Smith says, is fairly high on her neck and not that noticeable. “I’m about 70 years old, so I have some wrinkles,� says Smith with a laugh. “Dr.

“I love Dr. Zirkle, and especially his assistant, LeAnne. She’s the one who makes me feel so comfortable. She’s always on top of everything. It couldn’t have been any easier,� explains Smith.

Smith says she would recommend Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center to anyone facing surgery. “They were absolutely wonderful to me from the time I went in, very professional and personable,� she smiles. “They made sure I understood the procedure and what would happen to me. It was very reassuring to me.�

One nurse assured Smith she would be right beside her throughout the procedure.

Another brought her a rose as she checked out the next day. “They made me feel like I was special,�

Smith says. “But, I’m sure they do that with Claudette Smith, pictured with her husband all the patients. I couldn’t have asked for Robert of 46 years, traveled from Huntsville, better. I want to extend my thanks to the Tennessee to have thyroid surgery performed staff there and explain how good they were at Fort Sanders Regional in Knoxville. to me. They were very professional and all that, but they made me feel like I was a part Zirkle said, ‘I’ll hide it in those wrinkles.’ of the family.�

I really don’t care, but I thought that was After she heals, Smith will begin a followcute.� up treatment that has a high success rate While she awaits further treatment, and few side effects. “I am so very blessed,� she says.

Smith reects on her time at Fort Sanders.

A small gland with a big impact on your health As small as a quarter and the shape of a buttery, the thyroid gland is a small part of the body that makes a big impact on overall health, according to Dr. Kevin Zirkle, an endocrine surgeon at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. “The thyroid is basically your body’s thermostat. You don’t want to turn your thermostat up too high, which is hyperthyroidism, and you don’t want to turn it down too low, which is hypothyroidism.â€?

The thyroid regulates metabolism by secretDr. P. Kevin Zirkle, ing hormones into the Endocrine Surgeon blood stream. People with too much of these hormones tend to feel jumpy, have a racing heartbeat and can start to lose weight. “When I go into the room with patients who have hyperthyroidism, I start to get nervous. You can just feel it,� Dr. Zirkle says with a laugh.

On the other hand, when the thyroid underperforms, people feel sluggish, tired and depressed. Most thyroid imbalances can be treated with medications, but there are times when surgery is necessary, Dr. Zirkle explains. Both types of thyroid problems are more common in women than men.

Thyroid problems can often be resolved with medication. But if it doesn’t, there are surgical options. Removing part or all of the gland will resolve hyperthyroidism that doesn’t respond to medicine, although the patient must take medication to replace the lost hormones for the rest of his or her life.

A second reason for surgery is if the thyroid becomes enlarged, it forms a large lump at the front of the neck, commonly

“Among women over 50, half will have a thyroid nodule. It’s very common.â€? – Dr. P. Kevin Zirkle, Surgeon called a goiter. Besides being unsightly, a goiter can push on the esophagus, making it difďŹ cult to swallow or breathe.

And ďŹ nally, the third main reason for surgery is when thyroid glands develop small lumps called nodules. In rare cases these are cancerous, and in most cases the entire gland is removed. Most of these nodules have no symptoms, Dr. Zirkle says, but are found during routine imaging tests like MRI scans for back or neck problems.

The older a person gets, the more common thyroid nodules become.

“Among woman over 50, half will have a thyroid nodule. So it’s very common,â€? states Dr. Zirkle. After removing a thyroid, most cancer patients will undergo a followup treatment of swallowing radioactive iodine pills or uid about three to six weeks after surgery. Iodine is taken up by the thyroid cells, but not other cells in the body.

This radioactive material can be detected on an imaging scan so that physicians can see where it has spread, and the radioactivity also kills the remaining cancer cells.

This treatment has few side effects and is generally very successful. “The good news is, thyroid surgery is pretty safe, and the chance of complication is less than 1 percent,� Dr. Zirkle says. “Very few people die of thyroid cancer.�

For more information about the surgery procedures available at Fort Sanders Regional please call (865) 673-FORT (3678).

Share your Fort Sanders’ story If you or a family member had an excellent Fort Sanders Regional experience you’d like to share, we’d love to hear about it!

Was there a physician or nurse who gave you extra special care? Email your story to koneal1@covhlth.com.

Keep track with a Fort Sanders MED MINDER card The Fort Sanders “Med Minder� card helps you keep a list of your current medications, dosage and drug allergies in one convenient place. The pocket-sized card easily fits into your wallet or purse, so it can be carried at all times. Having this important medication information with you can help medical professionals provide the best treatment for you in the event of an emergency.

Call (865) 673-FORT (3678) for a free Fort Sanders Med Minder card today!

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Run fer de hills!

Ivan Harmon brings his campaign for mayor to the hills – West Hills, Forest Hills, Sequoyah Hills.

But first he stops for coffee at Long’s.

See page 2 Dawn Hawkins at work on her mural at Manor View Apartments on North Gallaher View Road. Photo by Anne Hart

Big hitter Readers loved last week’s story about Vol Mike Stratton at the West Knox Rotary.

A few even contacted us to say we Stratton didn’t tell half of Mike’s great story.

See page 2 for more

Info day Two free informational sessions today (July 18) will introduce West Side residents to the LiveWELL program set to start Aug. 1. It’s a comprehensive program of fitness, nutrition and stress reduction.

See more in this section!

Cityscape on Gallaher View When the Plantation Manor apartments on North Gallaher View Road came under new ownership last April, the complex was re-named Manor View Apartments.

For years a 9-foot high, 85foot long concrete retaining wall with the apartment name on it had marked the entrance. It wasn’t a very pretty sight. Actually, it was just plain ugly.

The complex itself is attractive. It sits on a heavily wooded hillside and is nicely landscaped throughout.

But the wall was blight both for residents and for the thousands of passersby who travel Gallaher View daily.

The new owners, Chartwell Management, decided to do something about that, and Manor View manager Cory George set about

she was 15. She graduated from Bearden High School and became an X-ray technician, a career she pursued Anne for 17 years.

Hart “But then I had a sort-of midlife change,” she laughs.

“I had always wanted to be an artist. It was my dream the task of finding a local and my passion. I just fiartist who could “do somenally decided this was what thing that was eye-catching I needed to do.” She credits and would bring some visiher fiancé, Andrew Tituskin, bility to our front entrance.” a nuclear engineer in Oak A Google search produced Ridge, with providing the several artists who paint mu- support that enabled her rals. Portfolios and sketches to pursue that dream. “If it of proposals were submitted, weren’t for his belief in me and Dawn Hawkins, owner and in my dream, I couldn’t of Thru the Looking Glass be doing this.”

Murals, was selected.

The self-trained artist Dawn is a Powell resi- is quickly making a name dent who grew up in a mili- for herself both locally and tary family and traveled on the Internet, where she the world before the family has a store and is featured settled in Knoxville when on several websites. Her

paintings were on display in Regas restaurant, and she has painted murals in churches, doctors’ offices and private homes. She also does commission work on canvas of people, pets and houses, but best loves painting landscapes, seascapes and skylines.

The mural she is working on now, a collage of the skyline of downtown Knoxville, is far from complete, as the accompanying photograph indicates. At the far right end, she has started painting mountains, and will add some dogwood trees and a glimpse of UT’s Neyland Stadium.

She is also going to incorporate the Tennessee Theatre sign, and still has to add windows to the many buildings shown here and

complete the Sunsphere.

As work progresses, the buildings will be reflected in the water.

Dawn says working in such a public setting as the Gallaher Road location has its rewards. “People stop and ask questions and tell me how much they like the mural.” It also has had some surprises, like the fellow who showed up ready to paint. She had to talk him out of that idea. She does have a couple of helpers, but Kristen Bowman and Karlee Contois are also mural artists.

Artistic talent apparently runs in the family. Dawn’s son, Chris, 22, plays guitar in the local band Arc. Info: 382-1450 or www. thruthelookingglassmurals. com.

Contact annehartsn@aol.com.

Teacher Supply Depot seeks donations BUSINESS EDITOR Sandra Clark sclark426@aol.com ADVERTISING SALES BEARDEN

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By Sandra Clark Businesses have a tangible, low-cost way to help Knox County Schools.

The Knox County Schools/PTA Teacher Supply Depot will open soon after school resumes, dispersing supplies to teachers. The Depot has boomed after moving to the former Cedar Bluff Intermediate School.

But after three successful openings last year, resources are low.

So Scott Bacon, Cindy Britton and the folks at the Depot have issued a call for help.

Items needed include art sup- Cindy Britton sorts through bulletin plies, bulletin board materials, cal- board donations at the Teacher Supculators, writing utensils, erasers, ply Depot. Photo by N. Lester

children’s games, holiday decorations, fi le folders, markers, poster board, tape, rulers, staples, copy paper and a variety of other classroom supplies and materials. The Depot also needs items that are often thrown away, such as baby food jars, Pringles cans, coffee cans, T-shirts (all sizes) and old toys in good condition.

Since its opening in January 2001, more than 6,000 Knox County educators have received an estimated $2.2 million worth of materials that were made possible through the support of businesses and community members.

The Depot accepts donations

year-round, but opens on limited dates throughout the school year.

Teachers come and get materials without charge. This year’s first opening is set for Saturday, Aug. 13.

Donations can be dropped off 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday or by calling 470-0750. Pick-up for larger donations can be arranged by calling Scott Bacon, Knox County Schools Supervisor of Business Partnerships, at 594-1909.

So look around. If you’ve got outof-date letterhead or surplus promotional materials, give a call. All donations are used for the benefit of Knox County students. Info: www. teachersupplydepot.org/.

someone to know who wants to know you

“Accelerated Networking” Dinner Thursday, July 21

eWomen Network Business Matchmaker for July

1506 Callahan Drive 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Mary Ellen Nichols The UPS Store 865.988.5526 www.theupsstore local.com/4526

Jubilee Banquet Facility, Knoxville Doors open and informal networking begins at 5:30pm $45 • $35 for eWN Member $55 for all late registrations beginning July 18

THE SUCCESS TRIANGLE! B.A.T. “B” is our Behavior, “A” is our Attitude, “T” is for Training What you'll take away from this powerful session: • How to break yourself limiting beliefs!

• How Attitude ultimately effects outcome!

• Why you can’t use the ECONOMY as an EXCUSE! • You have a choice of being a winner or a victim!

For more information: Linda Parrent, Managing Director 247-0157 www.eWomenNetwork.com lindaparrent@eWomenNetwork.com

There is limited space so REGISTER EARLY! www.eWomenNetwork.com

Rick Ross

President, The Ross Group Facilitated by Linda Parrent eWomenNetwork Executive Managing Director for Knoxville

You’ll have the opportunity to display your products and services at the event!

The non-refundablefee is $85 for non-members and $65 for eWN Members. Exhibit table fee is in addition to the registration fee.

C-2 • JULY 18, 2011 • WEST SIDE SHOPPER-NEWS

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long & short Toast and Coffee with Barbara Pelot at Long’s Drug Store

Executive Director and CEO, Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation

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Taylor Holdren: Quite a teen

Join us each Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m.

Campaigning in ‘the hills’ Ivan Harmon and his volunteer coordinator, McCalla Kuhlman, left, greet Barbara Pelot at Long’s Drug Store before attending a mayoral candidate forum at the Baptist Community Center. Harmon says elections are decided by the “silent majority,” so it’s hard to know how people will vote. But he’s actively campaigning in “the hills” – Rocky Hill, Deane Hill, Sequoyah Hills and West Hills. “I’ve won seven times in city elections, and a lot of people know me. I just need to take that group and add to it,” he says.

The benefits of bowling Donna Morton enjoys her first visit to Long’s Drug Store, even though she’s lived in Knoxville for 13 years. She will soon move to Mount Carmel in upper East Tennessee to live with her daughter, but her friend and fellow bowler Melba Morrison couldn’t let her leave town without breakfast at Long’s. Morton, who is 78, has a bowling average of 161. “It’s excellent exercise for seniors,” says Morrison. Photos by Wendy Smith

A faithful ‘Long and Short’ fan Barbara Pelot says hello to Ella Snavely, who looked after Pelot’s four children at Concord United Methodist Church when they were youngsters. Snavely is an avid reader of Long & Short. “I always look at that page first to see who’s in there.”

West Rotary gets new member Josh Lowe is the newest member of the Rotary Club of West Knoxville. He was sponsored by Richard Bettis. Lowe is executive director of Atria Weston Place. He graduated from ETSU in nursing and public health care administration and began his career in 2004.

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on a flare pass in the AFL championship game. “ M i k e would obviously never tell you that.”

Stratton Info: www. buf falospor tshallfame. com/2005/mike_stratton. html/.

Upcoming at West West Knox Rotary Club president-elect Richard Bettis pins new Knox Rotary: member Josh Lowe. Photo by Charles Garvey ■ Friday, July 22, noon, “Several years ago, ESPN Ron Appuhn will talk about More on Mike did a top ten list of the most the Heart-to-Heart Mexico David Moon wrote re- violent hits in NFL his- project. garding last week’s story tory. Number one was Mike ■ Friday, July 29, noon, about UT football standout Stratton’s tackle of a San Sterling Hinton, former Vol Diego Charger running back and TV analyst.

Mike Stratton:

FARRAGUT WEST KNOX CHAMBER ■ Networking , 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 21, Brixx Pizza, 10978 Parkside Drive.

■ Ribbon Cutting , 8:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, July 22, The Company Benefits Store, 11400 Parkside Drive, 5th floor.

■ Board of Directors meet , 8:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, Farragut Town Hall board room, 11408 Municipal Center Drive.

■ Networking , 8 to 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, July 28, Newk’s Express Café, 11527 Parkside Drive.

■ Networking , 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 4, Smoky Mountain Brewery, 11308 Parkside Drive.

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I’m always glad when I have the opportunity to share good news, and today I’m happy to share some excellent news about KCDC resident and Fulton High School graduate Taylor Andrea Holdren.

Taylor is Holdren one of only seven students statewide – and the only student from East Tennessee – to receive a Tennessee Association of Housing and Redevelopment Authorities (TAHRA) scholarship.

Each year, TAHRA awards seven scholarships statewide to residents in good standing in public housing or Section 8 housing. I understand that the competition for this scholarship is intense, and earning the award is no small feat.

The scholarship provides $2,500 annually as long as the recipient maintains his or her grades. Considering Taylor’s work ethic, I have every confidence that she will maintain her grades and keep the scholarship.

Taylor graduated third in her class of 240 with a GPA of 3.8. Even more impressive, she did so while participating in many extracurricular activities.

She was yearbook editor, a varsity cheerleader and a member of Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA). She was inducted into the National Honor Society and honored as a News Sentinel Academic Achiever.

Terreka HollowaySmith, college access coordinator for Project GRAD Knoxville, says that Taylor was one of the easiest students she ever had the pleasure of working with. Speaking of her prized pupil, Holloway said, “She stays on top of it. She has a twin brother who is also very bright, and she helped me keep after him, too.”

Taylor will go to UT Knoxville, where she plans to major in psychology.

My KCDC colleagues and I are very proud of Taylor and her dedication that led to this award. We wish her the best in her future academic endeavors.

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BUSINESS NOTES

Chuck Jones honored with road naming

■ Random Acts of Flowers: The East Tennessee Professional Florist Association will meet at Tennessee Florist Supply at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, to design 100 arrangements which will be given to area nursing homes on Wednesday, specifically to patients who might otherwise not receive flowers.

Chuck Jones, 82, (at right) longtime veteran services officer for Knox County, was honored Friday as the former Dade Drive was renamed for him. The street in northwest Knox County is located near the Ben Atchley State Veteran’s Home.

Mayor Tim Burchett said, “Over the years, Chuck has worked hard to see that Knox County’s veterans and their families have access to the benefits they have earned by serving to protect our freedom.”

Jones enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1944, near the end of World War II, and was pressed into service as a cook when he was just 16. He served during both WWII and the Korean War, and he spent time aboard Navy submarines. He retired from the Navy in 1965 as a chief petty officer.

“I chose to serve this country because I value freedom, not to get a pat on the back. It is a pleasure to continue serving Knox County’s veterans as long as I can,” Jones said.

Chuck Jones

By Sandra Clark

King College launches programs for adults

opened last year. A full-time student support specialist is based here, along with fulltime faculty and a librarian.

Students take one class at a time, meeting one night a week for five weeks. Each semester includes three classes.

“It’s an accelerated pace but students are not taxed too much,” Crews said.

Bachelor’s degrees in business and nursing are currently offered at the Hardin Valley site, along with a master’s degree in business. Crews said the addition of communications and psychology was student-driven. A master’s in nursing will be offered here as well. King offers three online degree programs: a bachKing College staff members at Thursday’s open house are: Samantha Lane, Vanessa Taylor, Kristi elor’s of information technology, a bachelor’s in business Reynolds, Kelly Robinson and Micah Crews. Photo by S. Clark and a master’s in business.

He sees his role as elimi“I wanted a place where I adult may obtain a degree “We’re a resource for loin as little as 16 months and could be taught and treated nating barriers to education, cal business,” he said. “One open the door for profession- as an individual, not a num- whether geographic or aca- of the key reasons we’re here al advancement.” ber,” he said. The Atlanta demic. is to provide education that “We realized we had stu- develops the workforce to aid Mona Salyer, director of native felt at home on the recruitment for the GPS pro- Bristol campus of King Col- dents driving from Blount economic development. gram, said King is making it lege where he studied “one- County to Sullivan County King College was founded easier for working adults to on-one with highly intelligent (for the bachelor’s program in Bristol in 1867. The college obtain their degree. men and women.” And when in nursing). We worked with is accredited by the Southern Crews is himself a grad- he got the chance to come Roane State and Pellissippi to Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Info: 800uate of King College (Class back as an employee, Crews reach out to their students.”

The Hardin Valley site 362-0014 or www.king.edu/. “jumped at the opportunity.” of ’98).

Two new degrees King College is adding two new bachelor’s degrees to the program offered at the Knox County campus, 10950 Spring Bluff Way across Hardin Valley Road from Pellissippi State Community College.

Degrees in communications and psychology were introduced last Thursday at an open house. Both will be offered this fall with classes starting Monday, Aug. 29.

Micah Crews, associate vice president of enrollment management, said the college’s Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS) program is an excellent way for those with an associate degree to transition to a bachelor’s degree.

“Wherever you are, we’ll meet you there,” is more than a slogan, Crews said. “Time and access are often barriers for students to finish their degrees. By offering classes in convenient locations, one night per week, the working

■ Carol R. Johnson Associates Inc., a landscape architectural firm with offices in Knoxville and Boston, has formed a strategic alliance with the IBI Group of Firms of Toronto, Canada. Architect Carol Johnson will participate part time as she has done recently. Info: www.crja.com/.

■ Knoxville Area Urban League will hold a six-week budget and credit workshop 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, July 26 through Aug. 30. The workshop helps participants build and improve their credit, understand their spending habits and meet long-term goals. Cost is $20 for a take-home workbook.

Info: 524-5511.

CHAMBER NOTES Info: 637-4550. All events are held at the Knoxville Chamber unless otherwise noted.

■ Ribbon Cutting, 4 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, July 18, New York Life, 265 Brookview Centre Way, Suite 102.

■ Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 21, Peerless Restaurant, 320 N. Peters Road. Sponsored by Ideal Exteriors.

■ Bright Ideas: Cloud Computing for Business, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 27. Tickets are $25 members, $35 nonmembers.

■ Knoxville City Mayoral Candidate Debate, 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Thursday, July 28, Knoxville Civic Auditorium. Registration required.

■ New Member Reception, 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9.

■ Chamber Member MD Lab, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9.

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LiveWELL:

Casey Peer Registered Dietitian

A lifestyle change program for YOU! Veggie-licious Chicken Soup Makes 10 servings N 1 small onion, finely chopped N 1 cup carrot, chopped N 1/2 cup celery, chopped N 1 cup mushrooms, chopped N 1 garlic clove, chopped N 1/2 cup shelled edamame N 1 15-oz can black beans N 1/2 cup corn (I just use frozen, but you can use fresh or canned) N 2 fresh tomatoes, diced N 1 can stewed tomatoes N 2 15-oz cans low-sodium, fat-free chicken broth N 1 1/2 cups water N 1/2 teaspoon pepper N 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning N 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

By Sandra Clark The professional staff at Wellness Center at Dowell Springs will unveil details today (July 18) of a comprehensive program called LiveWELL. Free informational sessions are set for 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

LiveWELL combines ďŹ tness, nutrition and stress management to help participants achieve a balanced, healthy lifestyle. The program will launch in August. “What is our goal?â€? asked exercise specialist Mike Wigger. “Simple. Our goal is to help you meet yours. “We’ll help you develop your goals through your own ‘why are you here?’ statement. You’ll learn to forecast obstacles, identify triggers and develop action plans to meet your goals.â€?

It’s a long-term approach, said chief dietitian Casey Peer. “Once we know your goals, we introduce tools to help you reach them.� With weight loss, for instance, LiveWELL takes the emphasis off the scale and focuses instead on dayto-day choices that lead to a healthy weight. “Your health is more than the time you spend in the gym (or don’t),� said

INFORMATION SESSIONS MONDAY, JULY 18 10 to 11 a.m. or 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

These sessions are completely free with no obligation.

Call 232-1414 to sign up for a session that ďŹ ts your schedule!

PROGRAM LEADERS Casey Peer, Chief Dietitian Mike Wigger, Exercise Specialist Andrea Wolfer, Registered Dietitian/Personal Trainer Kathleen Bullock, Personal Trainer

Casey. “Finally taking control of your stress, eating habits, exercise habits and even relationships with others will lead to better health and an increased quality of life. “You will learn how to simplify your life while developing life-long, healthy habits.�

The program takes time, said Mike. It’s a 12-week program that meets 3 times weekly for 1.5 hours each. “This time commitment reects the life commitment that our participants will be making to develop healthy behaviors,â€? he said. “The content is simple, but the work is great; thus, a large time commitment is required.â€?

What do you need to succeed? “Again, it is simple,â€? said Casey. “You need a practical system for food selection; a sensible ďŹ tness routine that revs up your metabolism so that you can burn more fat; and skill power, not will power, routine habits for life. “We must get rid of the quick-ďŹ x mentality and look at making healthy changes for life.â€?

Directions Slow cooker – 6 hours 1. Place all ingredients except for chicken in a slow cooker, stirring to blend. Lay chicken on top and push down slightly to cover with soup. Cook for 5 hours on low heat.

2. Remove chicken from soup. Let chicken cool slightly, then shred. Stir back into the soup and continue to cook 1 hour.

Stove top – 30 minutes 1. SautÊ onions, carrots, celery and garlic in 2 tbsp olive oil in a Dutch oven for 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients except for chicken and simmer until veggies are tender.

2. Add cooked, diced chicken to soup and simmer until chicken is heated through.

Nutrition Information: 1–1.5 cups serving Calories: 160 Fat: 2 g Carbs 19 g Fiber: 5 g Protein: 17 g

PROGRAMS AND OFFERINGS Zumba is a Latin-inspired, dance-ďŹ tness class that incorporates Latin and international music and dance movements. Beginners are welcome and no experience is necessary.

Pilates – Improve your balance and core strength with our Pilates class.

Yoga – Learn essential yoga basics and experience the wellness beneďŹ ts of poses, bends and relaxation in our one-hour group sessions.

Pump – Ideal for everyone from beginners to experienced exercisers, our Pump class targets every major muscle group. With minimal down time between exercises, you’ll get the most out of using the body bar, dumbbells, BOSU, step bench and more.

Spin – Ready to challenge yourself by starting your own spinning regimen? Spin is an entry-level spinning class

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lasting 45-60 minutes, perfect for beginners.

Cycle In, Yoga Out – An ideal ďŹ t for both beginners and veteran spinners, this is your chance to change up typical spin class routines by starting with 45 minutes on the bike and ending with 15 minutes of yoga.

Power Hour – Push yourself in our one-hour Power Hour class with 30 minutes of hardcore cycling hills, sprints and races, immediately followed by 30 minutes of intense leg and ab work.

Functional Fitness – Class involves a variety of exercise, including but not limited to: cardiovascular, balance and strength. Appropriate for seniors or individuals who desire ďŹ tness gains with little impact on the joints.

Xpress Fitness – Ideal for working individuals and travelers, our convenient morning Xpress class ďŹ ts a

total-body workout into only 45 minutes.

Work It Circuit – A 60-minute total body workout in a bootcamp style class.

Healthy Eating Series – It’s all about food! Classes are designed to provide you a hands-on, food-based learning experience to bring comfort to your kitchen.

Each month will highlight a new topic to help YOU ďŹ nd success with nutrition.

Eating with Diabetes Made Simple – This 90-minute group class is specially designed for those with diabetes, and focuses on reading food labels, meal planning and eating away from home or on the go.

Grocery Store Tours – Get out of the classroom setting and take a closer look at how to properly read food labels and recognize healthier choices right on the grocery store shelf! You’ll discover

there are a lot of choices available that pack as much avor as nutritional value.

Kids in the Kitchen (Healthy Cooking) – When the kids get involved in preparing nutritious meals, eating right becomes something the whole family looks forward to. Our Kids in the Kitchen classes help families make time for healthy cooking and eating, even in the midst of busy schedules.

Weight Management: Getting to the Basics – In this fourweek group program, you’ll meet 60 minutes per week to learn about identifying the barriers to successful long-term weight loss, plus effective strategies to overcome those barriers.

Cardio Fit – One-hour beginner-level class with cardiovascular focus. Class participants will be instructed and supervised in use of cardio equipment on the gym oor.