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McGill to head Pond Gap School Shelly McGill is the new principal at Pond Gap Elementary School, replacing Susan Espiritu, who was reassigned as principal at Sarah Moore Greene Elementary School. McGill is a 2014 graduate of the Leadership Academy. She joined Knox County Schools in 2006 as a kindergarten teacher at Brickey-McCloud Elementary School and, in addition to her Leadership Academy service as an assistant principal at Dogwood Elementary School, she also has served as an assistant principal at Carter Elementary School. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in education, both from the University of Tennessee. She also holds an education specialist’s degree in education administration and supervision from Lincoln Memorial University.

IN THIS ISSUE Interns return for summer fun Lies, awesome apple butter and more lies highlighted a visit to the J.C. Baker Lodge when WATE-TV news anchor Gene Patterson dropped by to video some authentic country cooking. Shopper-News interns came along to watch a real television production. Patterson made everyone feel at ease, and Joe McDonald fired up the oven with some “homemade” biscuits from Food City. Making apple butter is a four-hour process, Don Bridges explained. Luckily, members of the Apple Butter Brothers had arrived early, and the pot was bubbling to the perfect consistency. The interns got plastic spoonfuls of the mixture, straight from the kettle. “Is this hot?” asked one. Yikes!

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Alexander, Corker differ on bills Tennessee’s Republican senators split on two important votes last week, leaving little doubt which is currently running for reelection.

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Listen to the wonderful walls of Westwood By Wendy Smith If walls could talk, those of Historic Westwood, 3425 Kingston Pike, would have stories to tell. The beautiful hand-painted walls in the home’s East Parlor may not speak with words, but their design clearly communicates Adelia Armstrong Lutz’s passion for color and pattern. The home was built as a wedding gift to Lutz, an artist, in 1890. Restoring the room’s decorative paint has been a priority since Westwood became the home of Knox Heritage last year. Paul Tickle of Asheville, N.C., was enlisted to restore the parlor walls, and work began last week. Tickle, assisted by Jill Houser, estimates that the project will take 240 hours. While much of the paint is in relatively good condition, the walls and ceiling have large cracks from the settling of the interior wood frame of the house. Chunks of plaster have fallen where interior wood walls meet exterior brick walls. Such challenges require an expert like Tickle. Jill Houser and Paul Tickle map out the multiple steps required to restore the hand-painted walls in Historic WestHis father, Derick Tickle, liter- wood’s East Parlor. Photo by Wendy Smith ally “wrote the book” on decorative restoration. He is one of the authors of “Painting and Decorating: An Information Manual,” a textbook that is published in grateful to City Council members Heritage – a happy ending for the By Sandra Clark five languages. Derick Tickle left Knoxville City Council nar- Dan Brown, Nick Della Volpe and homeowners, the community and England in the 1980s to work on rowly defeated Paul Murphy’s Marshall Stair “for listening to the the city of Knoxville.” the Biltmore House and stayed in proposed rezoning to develop con- community, which was united in Mike Cohen, who came late to Asheville to create a decorative- dominiums at 3222 Kingston Pike opposition” to Murphy’s request.” representation of Murphy, said restoration program at Asheville- behind the former Christenberry She said an investor group his client was on a family vacation Buncombe Technical Community home. Murphy said he needed the formed by Rich Tierney remains and had nothing more to say. ArCollege. condo complex to fund restoration interested in acquiring the prop- thur Seymour Jr. told City CounPaul Tickle eventually followed of the historic home. He cut his erty and restoring the home, cil there’s no guarantee the house in his father’s footsteps. After his request from 28 to 20 units before which remains on the Knox Heri- would be preserved if the rezoning “rebellious” years as a plumber, he the vote. tage Fragile 15 List. “After secur- were denied. says, he started his own restoraVoting to rezone were Duane Along with lawyers and engi- ing an historic overlay on the tion company. His father, a retired neers, both sides hired public-re- restored Christenberry house, Grieve, Finbarr Saunders, Brenprofessor, now works for him. lations professionals in the battle. proceeds from the subsequent da Palmer and Nick Pavlis. Mark Last week, Tickle and Houser Laura Spica said the Kingston sale of the house and two lakefront Campen and George Wallace abTo page A-3 Pike Sequoyah Hills Association is lots would be donated to Knox stained, citing conflicts.

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Burchett gears up consolidated government push By Betty Bean Supporters of combining city and county governments tried and failed to get it done in 1959, 1978 and 1983 before launching a high-dollar, gofor-broke 1996 attempt that ended as the most embarrassing failure of all. Tim Burchett Tommy Schumpert, then county mayor and a unification supporter, predicted it would be 15 or 20 years before anybody tried it again, if ever. And he figured it might take some kind of crisis to trigger such an attempt. Eighteen years later, after multiple county scandals – from a series of term limits and sunshinelaw violations that led to “Black Wednesday,” to the indictments of two consecutive elected trustees – a new unification movement is emerging, this time from a different direction than the usual busi-

ness elites who have been met with suspicion by county residents. Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett sees benefits from unification and seems determined to avoid the failures of the past. The popular Republican is running unopposed for reelection and appears ready to make unified government the “big idea” of his second term. He’s been dropping public hints and engaging in oneon-one discussions about it for months. “Just don’t call it metro,” he said, drawing a distinction between his plan and Metro Nashville, which combined its city and county governments in 1963. It’s governed by a 40-member metro council. The top cop is appointed, and the elected sheriff is a glorified jailor. Burchett wants to blunt the opposition of city employees, who fought the 1996 referendum. He calls the Knoxville Fire Department “one of the best in the country.” He strongly supports keeping

the elected sheriff as the top cop. But his biggest talking point is saving money. He cites duplication in parks and recreation, human resources and tax collection among others. He doesn’t foresee wholesale firings and thinks city and county staffs could be combined and trimmed through attrition and retirements. He works well with city Mayor Madeline Rogero whose chief policy officer, Bill Lyons, said Rogero will gladly talk about unification. “We are always interested in finding ways to deliver quality service at a lower cost. However, Mayor Rogero has not yet had discussions with Mayor Burchett on this matter.” The animosity between Sheriff Tim Hutchison, who opposed unification, and Mayor Victor Ashe, who supported it, proved insurmountable in 1996. Neither holds office today, and Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones is a former KPD employee who has populated his command staff with KPD retirees.

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Lyons, a consultant and pollster in the failed 1996 unification attempt, says combining the two governments won’t be easy, despite a friendlier political climate. He’s not sure what happened before, but “we do know that it has never won outside the city.” Ashe said it could be even harder to sell unification to city voters this time around. “Even though Tim and Madeline appear to get along, they are totally opposite on almost everything. … Why would (city residents) vote to have a less progressive government that won’t ever vote to raise taxes?” Burchett is undeterred. “We’ve got to get the discussion started,” he said. “It’s not something you just say and it happens. You have to have a lot of community input. If the community decides it wants to continue with duplication of services, then, we’ll stay on this road. But if they realize there’s a problem, this might resolve it.”

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A tale of two dads Two dads have shaped my life in the most profound way. In spite of their different backgrounds, experiences and personalities, they are good friends, and I can’t imagine who I would’ve become without either of them.

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One is my father, Colman Wright, who grew up on a farm in Middle Tennessee. His parents were farmers, but they both had college educations, and my grandfather was a schoolteacher. The summer after Dad graduated from high school, Grandpa asked him

if he was going to college. He said yes, and a short time later, he was hitchhiking to Knoxville to study engineering. He worked his entire career at Y-12, and I never had a clue what he did there. His work was not a discussion topic at our dinner table. To this day, it’s hard for me to imagine him sitting behind a desk. As soon as he came home, he changed into grubby clothes and headed out to work in the yard or at the farm he purchased with a friend who, like him, never got over being a country boy. He belonged outside, and my brother and I were often out there with him. We camped, boated and fished. I learned to respect and marvel at nature from my dad. He also worked with

Fourth District Knox County Democrats prepare to clean up a two-mile stretch of Northshore Drive through the county’s adopt-a-road program. Andrew Doss, Jon Leach, Shannon Webb, Lauren Mench, Chris Foell, Daniel Lawhorn, Jim Berrier and Rosina Guerra aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty. After all, picking up trash can pay off. Guerra still wears the hat she found during last year’s cleanup.

his hands. He could fi x almost anything and has built some of my favorite pieces of furniture. Dad’s not able to do as much these days, but he is still a strong, reassuring presence in my life. The other is my husband,

Garden Club members at Chilhowee Park are Joyce Caldwell (Sun Up chapter), Wanda Rogers (West Hills), Evelyn Lorenz (Arissa), June Zachary (West Hills), Janice Hixson (Cherokee) and Connie Baker (Sun Up).

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Ed. He grew up just outside of Washington, D.C. Neither of his parents finished high Garden Explorers Aaron Fiscor and Lavender Maynard, school, but he was a gifted with the help of Volunteer Master Gardener Pat Abbarno, count the number of grapes eaten by earthworms. Photos student, so he was deter- by Wendy Smith mined to go to college. He ended up with a master’s degree and a law degree. rience was with the U.S. ■ Diggin’ in the dirt His first camping expe- Army, but he learned to Young gardeners got uplove the outdoors from me. close and personal with fruits, He was not so successful at vegetables and earthworms at teaching me to love sports. What he loves the most is Garden Explorer Camp, held his children. From the day last week at the University of our first child was born, he’s Tennessee Gardens. Kids 6-12 worked with UT been a dedicated, demonstrative dad. He’s changed dia- and Knox County Extension pers, kissed booboos, driven agents and master gardeners carpools and sat through to learn about growing and endless sporting events, in- eating their own food. They also monitored how quickly cluding dance recitals. I’m sure my childhood different types of foods were recollections are distorted, broken down by worms. but I remember my father Grapes were favored by nabeing home more than Ed ture’s composters. Shredded is. He had a regular 9-to- wheat? They like that, too. After harvesting squash, 5 job; Ed does not. He had peppers, garlic and tomahobbies; Ed does not. I toes, campers sampled vegspent time playing outside while my dad worked near- gie quesadillas and squash by. Ed spends time playing soup made from the bounty. That sure beats the average with his kids. They are two different sack lunch. To see other day camps ofdads who’ve had the same fered by UT Gardens: https:// outcome − happy, grateful utgardens.wildapricot.org. kids.

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Walls of Westwood began cleaning and repairing the walls and researching the paint used by Lutz. The painting itself is very good, with clean, crisp lines, Tickle says. After looking at photos of her studio, he has an idea about the artist’s role in the painting of the room. “She was extremely organized, so she probably controlled every part of it and didn’t give credit to anyone. That would’ve been a very Victorian attitude.” A newspaper clipping reveals that family friend Charles Mortimer Thompson − father of Thompson Photo Products founder James Thompson – helped Lutz

with the decorative painting. During the restoration of Westwood, decorative painting was uncovered in other parts of the house − the entryway, the stairwell and the master bedroom. Kim Trent, Knox Heritage executive director, was convinced that Lutz, a mother of young children, and Thompson, an architect and draftsman, had help with the artwork. In this case, the house used actual words to reveal its secrets. Several items were found in the home’s attic, including the mirror top of one of the mantels that was originally in the east parlor. Written

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From page A-1 on the back of the mirror are the words “F.E. Austin, fresco artist, July 4, 1890.” Inside a closet, a painted shelf is decorated with flourishes and inscribed “O.J. Ross, artist, April, 1890.” An electrician working under the stairs found a wooden straight edge that also bears Ross’s name. “Nobody had heard of either of these guys for 124 years,” says Trent. She plans to raise funds for the restoration of the decorative paint in the entry and the stairwell soon. Derick Tickle will present a decorative-paint workshop at Historic Westwood in July.

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The case for crossover voting

Knox County Democrats have a history of voting in Republican primaries. Many times (e.g. last month’s county primary races) Democrats field very few candidates, leaving races to be decided in the GOP primary, so it’s not particularly surprising that conscientious Democrats who want a say in who governs them sometimes check the box marked R. Two years ago, in his first term as 7th District state senator, Stacey Campfield, Dr. Richard Briggs (in white shirt) officially opens his campaign who has a history of narrow headquarters at 9113A Executive Park Drive off Cedar Bluff primary victories over mulRoad. The headquarters will be open seven days a week. Look- tiple opponents followed by ing over a map of state Senate District 7 are Ron Leadbetter smashing general-election and Frank Leuthold. wins, filed a bill to “close” primary elections by requiring voters to swear a loyalty oath before being allowed to pull the lever. Meanwhile, Richard Briggs, with his solid-gold physician/military hero/ Moving from rural county commissioner/hapEighty Four, Penn., to the pily married guy resume, urban paradise of West Larry was already talking about Knoxville had been a mostVan ly pleasurable experience Guilder until about four weeks ago. That’s when I discovered I had traded suicidal deer for homicidal raccoons. Ed Shouse had a signifiIf you don’t think a raccant and convincing victory coon is capable of mayhem The first week my cans over Trustee Craig Leuthold on a Charles Manson scale, were ransacked, I naively in the May primary for Knox you’ve never known a coon attributed the mishap to County Trustee. hunter, nor have you met strong winds. Rachel Campos, an AlamDiscovering the cans eda, Calif., woman who was tipped and the contents attacked by five raccoons a scattered a few days later few years ago. after a serenely calm night Victor “It was definitely like blew away the high-winds Ashe something out of a horror hypothesis. A trail of mutimovie,” Campos said, just lated Lean Cuisine cartons before starting a round of led to a slotted drain cover, rabies shots. and as I peered into its dark It wouldn’t surprise me if depths two malevolent eyes His margin of victory was Cliven Bundy employs racpeered back. generally consistent across coons for security and that He was, if nothing else, Knox County with the excepthey go armed. If they can cocky – he winked at me. tion of Sequoyah Hills, West turn a doorknob, they can Obviously, this meant Hills, Deane Hill Recreation squeeze a trigger. war. Center and Bearden, where I haven’t met a gun-totI tried securing the lids his margins were almost 4 to ing raccoon in my neighwith cement blocks and 1 or greater. Leuthold has his borhood (yet), but firearms tying them down with a best margins in the Farragut aren’t necessary if you’ve bungee cord. and Cedar Bluff areas. got muscles like Godzilla. He scoffed. He and Leuthold ran a These guys are strong, and Two bungee cords and I have the spilled garbage an anvil borrowed from the civil campaign. Shouse carried every cans to prove it. Museum of Appalachia. You might think that He pawned the anvil and precinct within the city of Knoxville, where he served tipping a garbage can is ate the bungee cords. 20 years on City Council. nothing notable. In this Desperate, I considered He now faces Jim Berrier, case, you’d be wrong. and discarded: the Democratic nominee. Somehow, as a single Dynamiting the drain Leuthold is supporting person, I accumulate (too noisy). Shouse. Many people beenough empty food conMarshmallows laced lieve he will run for proptainers each week to feed a with strychnine (too many erty assessor in 2016 when Rwandan refugee camp for small dogs around). Phil Ballard is term limited a month with the scrapings. A bazooka (I’d blow and unable to seek a third The heft of my trashcans myself up). term. Leuthold has worked is legendary. Garbage colFinally, I turned to the in that office in the past. lectors beg me to eat out fountain of all knowledge, Shouse is expected to be more often, and offensive the Web, and that’s where linemen develop hernias I found “Rocky’s Righteous a steady, low-key officeholder who will keep the office nudging the cans the six Raccoon Trap” (patent out of trouble. inches separating the carpending), guaranteed to He has served in both city port from the driveway. snare and hold the feistiand county government. He Once vandals (probably est raccoon or your money and his wife, Lisa, along raccoons) heisted the Mucheerfully refunded. with their son, Joe, live off seum of Appalachia’s anvil A few minutes ago I Northshore near Morrell used for their July Fourth baited the trap. If all goes Road. anvil shoot. My containwell, tomorrow he’ll be on There is every expectaers were poised to step in his way to join other emotion Shouse will serve two until visions of soup-can tionally unstable wildlife. terms (eight years). shrapnel showers spooked He may even like Eighty the organizers. Four.

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Betty Bean running against him in 2014. It’s not hard to connect the dots. Although Campfield told the Chattanooga TimesFree Press that he wanted to keep those bent on causing “havoc” out of GOP primaries, it’s a pretty safe bet the havoc he feared was going to be wreaked by Democrats voting in the Republican primary for the purpose of sending Stacey Campfield home. That was before Cheri Siler, who also has her own solid-gold resume – mathematics teacher with two legit college degrees, happily married mother of six accomplished children who is not only “from here” but grew up helping her parents in their family-owned chain

of family restaurants – announced as a candidate and gave Democrats a reason to hope. But not a reason to stay home in the primary. They shouldn’t give up the notion of crossing over and voting in the GOP primary since Siler is unopposed and will do just fine. What they need to do is get over there and vote for Campfield. The district strongly favors Republicans, and Siler will have a tough battle in the November election. But her path will be easier against Campfield than against Dr. Col. Commissioner Briggs. Really, this should be a no-brainer. Meanwhile, Briggs must walk a careful line, attracting as many Republicans as possible while taking care not to offend others who may want to visit, just for Election Day. And for many 7th senatorial district voters, there’s

another reason to cross over. Incumbent 13th District House member, Rep. Gloria Johnson, targeted by Republicans, is running unopposed. Her district overlaps Campfield’s, and her general-election opponent will be the winner of a GOP primary slugfest between newcomers Jason Emert and Eddie Smith. Johnson supporters should vote for the heavily funded Emert, who has demonstrated a knack for shooting himself in the butt and has no track record in the district, which he appears to have moved into in 2013. Smith, on the other hand, grew up in the Alice Bell community and has a strong campaign partner in his wife, former Miss Tennessee Lanna Keck. If he survives the primary, he will be a more formidable opponent for Johnson than Emert would be. This math isn’t hard to do.

Shouse gains Leuthold’s support ■ Getting a handle curring because many Reon how the current contests publicans want to place a for the three Supreme Court Republican in the Attorney justices seeking retention General’s office on Sept. in the Aug. 7 election are 1, when the office must be going is very difficult as filled by the five justices there is no polling that gives then serving on the court. us a clue. Neither side has The current justices have started spending money on indicated they will be fair advertising despite rumors and transparent about the and stories that it will hap- selection without saying more about the choice. No pen. Some $600,000 has been woman, no Republican and raised to assist the three no African-American has incumbents, but that is a ever served as Tennessee’s small sum for a vigorous Attorney General. Knox County’s next Disstatewide race. That much Attorney (Charme money would be needed to trict penetrate the Memphis me- Knight) will be the first woman to hold that position. dia market alone. Interestingly, the state The truth is that few persons could name a single Democratic Party has not member of the state Su- yet taken an active position preme Court if asked. For on the three Democratic the record, they are Cornelia justices. Most support for Clark, Sharon Lee and Gary them has come from a biWade, seeking retention, partisan group of attorneys and William Koch and Jan- and judges. Those attorneys ice Holder, whose terms are who may favor a change not up. Even fewer would have been quiet. A few weeks ago a unity know much about the decisions they have rendered on rally was held in Sevierville, Wade’s hometown, where he the court. Based on past elections, was mayor for 10 years. It about 30 percent of the voters was attended by three Rewill automatically vote “no” publican legislators, state on keeping the incumbent. Rep. Dale Carr and Sens. Those seeking the ouster Doug Overbey and Steve of the three justices, led by Southerland. Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey, have not yet opened their media advertising. How well the ads are put together may de■ Mike Donilla demonstrated termine the outcome of this why he’s best off as a newspastruggle. per reporter when he hosted Ramsey strongly argued “Inside Tennessee” on Sunday. for the replacement of the ■ Don Bosch, a panelist on the Supreme Court justices at show, kept Donilla straight by the GOP Statesmen’s Dininterrupting several times and ner in Nashville where New even cutting to a commercial. Jersey Gov. Chris Christie ■ Randy Tyree, former mayor spoke. There was applause and frequent candidate, has for his remarks. taken a job with Sheriff Jimmy Much of this battle is oc“J.J.” Jones as an assistant

Longtime Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters hosted it. Wade was the only justice there. Turnout was modest. Getting sustained interest in either retention or replacement will be an uphill effort. Should a current justice fail to win retention, the replacement will be chosen by Republican Gov. Bill Haslam. ■ On another judicial note, Gov. Haslam and former Gov. Phil Bredesen are hosting a breakfast on June 24 at the Governor’s Residence to discuss Amendment 2 on the November ballot. It allows the governor to name Supreme Court judges subject to legislative confirmation. Confirmation processes can easily become political, particularly when the confirmation must occur in both the House and the Senate. The invitation refers to it as “a small group breakfast.” It is unstated as to whether donations will be sought to fund the campaign. There will be four state constitutional amendments on the ballot in November. Subjects include the income tax, abortion, veterans and the judiciary.

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the three-overtime victory at Mississippi State for the 1967 SEC title. That was Ron Widby, Tom Boerwinkle, Tom Hendrix, Bill Justus and Billy Hann. If you missed Mears, you missed a treat. A smallercollege national championship at Wittenberg was his springboard to Tennessee. Sports Illustrated featured the team pre-game meal of green JELL-O and oatmeal cookies and mentioned the deliberate offense, matchup zone and player discipline. Nobody in Knoxville noticed. Mears was invited in under cover of darkness and grabbed the UT job offer without even asking what his salary would be. He was

otherwise very smart. He switched to orange JELL-O. In addition to compelling basketball, this coach offered a bag of sideshow tricks, runner-up to the Greatest Show on Earth – Globetrotter warmups, John Paschal wrestling a bear, Roger Peltz riding a unicycle while juggling three balls. The carnival pitchman was a front. Mears was a crafty, calculating, fiercely competitive fighter. He was too forthright to be a good recruiter, but he did a lot with what he got. Mears associate Stu Aberdeen signed Ernie Grunfeld and Bernard King, and they created the best of times. The Mears team that took shape 50 years ago was very interesting. It won the first seven games, took two of three at the Far West Classic,

lost at Vanderbilt and won 10 in a row. The trip to Alabama interrupted the fun. Kentucky won by one in Lexington, and Florida was a twopoint victor in Gainesville. Those Vols – captain A.W. Davis, Widby, Howard Bayne, Larry McIntosh, Austin “Red” Robbins and some other really good guys – finished 20-5, but there was no place to go, no conference tournament, no NCAA opportunity. They finished 12-4 in the SEC. Only champions qualified. It would be a warm, fuzzy gesture if Tennessee brought back that group for a 50th reunion. Old fans could say thanks one more time to A.W. The now generation might discover Vol basketball excitement isn’t a totally new phenomenon.

Mr. Thompson kept his lawn well manicured to ensure the best possible playing conditions. Competition was fierce. And knocking another player’s ball away could become both emotional and personal. On a given Sunday, there could be 10-12 people participating, but only six played while the others watched and cheered their favorite. Someone always brought refreshments, usually fresh-squeezed lemonade or iced tea. Performing arts were plays conducted at Farragut High School. These included productions by students and local play groups. Churches hosted music recitals and the occasional visiting choir. It made no difference which of the three churches sponsored the event, the other two announced it during Sunday service and most everyone attended. In fact, denomination didn’t make much difference either, and for 43 years, the

Methodist and Presbyterian churches held both services and Sunday school together. And browsing through antique shops, book stores and museums was never an option. First, no stores were open on Sunday, and those that were open usually became the subject of a sermon. An example was the Lakeland Service Center at the corner of Concord Road and Front Street. Not only did that establishment stay open, but it also sold beer, and the combination of those two indiscretions always made good subject matter for Sunday sermons. Ironically, Concord Swimming Pool and Concord Marina were always open on Sunday, but without much criticism. That’s probably because almost everyone in old Concord owned a boat or at least had access to one, and since boating and swimming had broad involvement, it was considered to be acceptable entertainment. Another Sunday afternoon pastime was visiting

relatives. Not much happened. We generally sat on the front porch and talked, and my mother would serve dessert. Visits were seldom impromptu, and when someone was coming, mother always fi xed enough food for dinner to ensure we had enough left over for supper. So, reflecting on past and present Sunday afternoons, the most amazing thing is that so much change in thought, attitudes and entertainment has occurred in such a relatively short period of time. But I presume life in old Concord was very similar to life in other rural areas in the South 60 years ago. Life was simple then, and modern conveniences we often take for granted had yet to be discovered. And if I were asked to choose between the present and half a century ago, it would be a hard choice. Certainly, I enjoy the present, but I also enjoyed the past.

Basketball enthusiasm isn’t brand new Donnie Tyndall generated so much excitement with his remarkable recruiting roundup, a spur-of-the-moment thing, that basketball is suddenly a summer sport.

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People who didn’t know there was a Rocky Top League are now asking about rosters and schedules. Youngsters wonder if there has ever been anything like this outburst of enthusiasm. Well, the answer is yes,

Tennessee has, on occasion, done well enough in baskets that fans paid to attend post-season celebrations. Those were fun times. With the almost total changing of the guards (and forwards), March seems long ago and already has been reclassified as the good, old days. Before that, Bruce Pearl pumped the Vols up to No. 1 in the country for a few minutes and, once upon a time, fell one basket short of the Final Four. That would have been a first. The Jerry Green era still confuses me, but I remember highlights. In the year of our Lord 2000, the Vols won 20 of their first 23 games, racked up 26 in all and made it to the Sweet 16.

That was when Vincent Yarbrough and Tony White lit up the town. The year before was good, too. Tennessee defeated Kentucky at Rupp Arena for the first time in 20 years. Don DeVoe directed memorable accomplishments in 1978-79. His Vols whipped Kentucky three times and won the rejuvenated SEC tournament, in mothballs for 27 seasons. That team (Reggie Johnson, Terry Crosby, Gary Carter and friends) recorded Tennessee’s first NCAA tournament triumph. There was some excitement in Ray Mears’ 15 years. His teams never finished worse than third in the SEC. Unforgettable was

On a Sunday afternoon Sunday afternoons offer a selection of cultural, educational and entertainment opportunities that would have been beyond my imagination 60 years ago. Typically, after church we often join friends for lunch at one of the many fine restaurants in our area. After lunch, we can choose a round of golf with friends or perhaps a matinee cultural event like a Clarence Brown Theatre presentation or a Knoxville Opera Company performance. And of course, there are always good cinemas playing or interesting sports events on TV. One of my favorite Sunday afternoon pastimes is visiting area museums. And with the diverse shops we now have in our area, it’s easy to entertain yourself by just browsing through them in search of that one item you’ve been wanting for some time.

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But on a Sunday afternoon 60 years ago in old Concord, life was more structured in that you did about the same thing every Sunday. First, having dinner (lunch) out after church was not something you did because there were no restaurants. There was a chicken restaurant (Dender’s Tender Chicken) at Dixie Lee Junction, and the Duisen family ran a country-style restaurant where the old Court Café was located. But there was no local restaurant in the Concord-Farragut area. And of course, fast food establishments were still years in the future.

So, part of getting ready to go to church was to have dinner (lunch) partially prepared the night before, and that included catching the chicken. We generally had fried chicken and occasionally pork chops or baked ham for Sunday dinner. But my mother could fry chicken in a way that would put the Colonel to shame. In fact, if the Colonel could have fried chicken as good as my mother’s, he would have been a general. As for golf after church, we barely knew that such a game existed. There were no television programs that featured golf, and for that matter there weren’t many television sets. But croquet was a favorite pastime, and several families regularly sponsored croquet matches on Sunday afternoon. I usually participated in one sponsored by the Alder Thompson family who lived directly across the street.

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Moulton Bryce, 15, shows off an “aerial kick flip” at the Summer Family Fun Night at Cokesbury United Methodist Church. The program kicked off June 2 with the BMX bike tricksters Enemy Opposition. Photos by Nancy Anderson

BMX bikers, skaters entertain at Cokesbury fun night By Sherri Gardner Howell Summer Family Fun Nights at Cokesbury United Methodist Church got off to an “extreme” crowd-pleaser, especially for the kids, with demonstrations and testimonies from Enemy Opposition on June 2 at the main Cokesbury campus. The fun nights were also held at the Hardin Valley campus (at Hardin Valley

Academy) on Sunday nights. Designed to be a “familystyle” Vacation Bible School style program, the church offered three different events on three consecutive Sundays and Mondays. Enemy Opposition got it started with a series of extreme BMX bikes, inline skates and skateboarding tricks. Members of the group followed their stunts

with their testimonies. “I’m here to encourage you guys,” shared Mitch Radcliffe, 18, a member of Enemy Opposition. “I’ve learned one of the best ways to live a happy life is to try to love people to the best of your ability. It’s living by the Golden Rule. Love your enemies. It’s radical thinking for sure, but hate can’t grow where love lives.”

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of children the chance to shine,” says Stump. The goals of the troupe are to educate young actors and singers and reach out to the community. Open auditions are advertised, and about half of each cast typically comes from outside the congregation. The current production features 16 teens who range from rising 6th graders to recently-graduated seniors. Stump says theater gives kids a way to use and develop their God-given talents. The church also offers a theater program for elementary school students plus dance and music programs. A trio of singers called MCM for Him serves the community by performing in nursing homes. Having such experiences helps kids develop self-confidence, she says. “By the time they’re in high school, they’re singing

solos and speaking publicly. They’re giving back to the community and giving back to the church.” Erin Youth Players is a mission, and Erin Presbyterian generously supports the shows financially. Parents of young thespians also pitch in, Stump says. The musical “A Little Princess” is based on the 1905 novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, who lived in Knoxville when she began her writing career. It tells the story of a young girl, Sara Crewe, who is left at a seminary by her widowed father, a Royal Air Force captain, at the beginning of World War II. She is a favorite at the seminary until word arrives that her father was killed, and the seminary owner schemes to steal her fortune. Sara continues to offer hope to those around her in spite of her changed circumstanc-

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Meet the interns! By Ruth White Charlie Hamilton is a rising 9th grader at Union C o u n ty High School. If he had a time machine, Charlie would go into the future to see how his life Hamilton would turn out. He likes photography and his favorite thing about Knoxville is downtown. When asked what he would try to save if his house were burning, Charlie said he would make sure his family was safe and then get his pictures and medals (he is a second degree, level three black belt). Joshua Mode will be in the 10th grade at Halls High and is a member of the marching band. If he could have lunch with one celebrity, living or dead, J o s h u a Mode would like to meet Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. If he had a time machine, Joshua would like to go back to the 1950s and show off the technology of this era. If stranded on a deserted island, he would like to have Nicki Minaj’s new album, the book “Imaginalis” and a couch for sleeping. Leila Hennon will be a 9th grader at West High this fall. She lives in Halls and loves World’s Fair Park. If possible, Leila would like to have lunch with Adam Levine and Hennon if she could go back in time she would like to see the fall of Rome. In her free time, Leila enjoys volunteering at the art center. If her house were burning, she would grab her teddy bear and make sure her brother was safe.

Donna Mitchell is a rising 11th grader at West High School. She enjoys w r iting and would like to have lunch with Anderson Cooper one day. If she could go Mitchell back in time she would like to experience the 1970s. If she were stranded on a deserted island she would want to take along “A Tale of Two Cities,” the song “Rumble and Sway” by Jamie N. Commons and soap. Julia Grant will be in the 9th grade at Central High in the fall. She lives in Fountain City and loves dow ntow n K nox v i l le . She enjoys singing and Grant play ing the guitar and if she could go back in time she would like to hear Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a dream” speech. Julia likes photography and if her house were on fire, she would save a picture of herself and her grandmother, a picture of her great-grandfather and her great-grandmother’s necklace. Zoe Risely is a rising 9th grader at West High. She lives in Bearden and loves Market Square dow ntow n. If she could have lunch with a celebrity, she would pick Risely John Lennon and if she could go back in time it would be to Woodstock. Zoe is very talented and has been in a short film for a contest, sang at her mother’s wedding and enjoys rock climbing. If her house were on fire she would grab her ukulele, writing journal and songbook.

Wanna come with us? Do you know a middle school student who would be interested in being a Shopper-News intern next summer? If so, send their name, grade and contact information to Sara Barrett at barretts@ shoppernewsnow.com/. It’s a free program, but space is limited.

WATE-TV news anchor Gene Patterson interviews Joe McDonald, one of the Apple Butter Brothers of the Union County Masonic Bodies at the J.C. Baker Lodge in Maynardville. Shopper-News interns went along to observe Patterson in action (and eat apple butter). The segment, sponsored by Food City, will air this Friday. Photo by Ruth White

Meet the Apple Butter Brothers By Sandra Clark Lies, awesome apple butter and more lies highlighted a visit to the J.C. Baker Lodge when WATETV news anchor Gene Patterson dropped by to video some authentic country cooking. Shopper-News interns came along to watch a real television production. Patterson made everyone feel at ease, and Joe McDonald fired up the oven with some “homemade” biscuits from Food City. Making apple butter is a four-hour process, Don Bridges explained. Luckily, members of the Apple Butter Brothers had arrived early, and the pot was bubbling to the perfect consistency. The interns got plastic

spoonfuls of the mixture, straight from the kettle. “Is this hot?” asked one. Yikes! The Maynardville Masons started making apple butter about eight years ago. “We came up with the idea after we discovered a little chapter with about 20 members that had more money than any other chapter. They raised it making apple butter,” said Bridges. “First we laughed, then we cried, then we got to work,” somebody else chimed in. It’s hot work for sure. The apple butter must be constantly stirred to prevent scorching. The men take turns pushing the wooden paddle. McDonald said that,

too, is an art: “You don’t want it to go glop-glop-glop, and you don’t want to glop ... glop. You’ve got to stir it just right. “We sit around and talk,” he added. “There’s a lot more going on than apple butter. There’s a lot of fellowship.” The Masons sell their product at regional festivals. A pint retails for $7 ($5 to fellow Masons). The J.C. Baker Lodge supports local Boy Scouts, sending two to camp each summer, but its major project is to provide shoes to those in need. During the school year, the men open the fellowship hall on the first and third Saturdays to distribute shoes to anyone

who shows up – 600 pairs last year. Jim Chadwell explains: “We don’t ask where they’re from or how much they make. We just ask for their shoe size.” The Shopper-News interns saw a news professional in action as Patterson and his camera operator taped the Masons. Then the Masons served biscuits and apple butter for all. Great fun! The segment will air on WATE on Friday, June 20, Patterson said. It’s part of a series on locally produced food sponsored by Food City. Tune in to see some mighty fine fellows having fun as they benefit the community.

Gene Patterson: a great guy By Donna Mitchell Those who watch WATE, 6 news, are no doubt familiar with the polished anchor Gene Patterson; however, the Shopper-News interns now know him as the “guy that stuck hot apple butter in his mouth.” Either way, Gene Patterson’s still a great guy. He began his career as an editor for his high school newspaper, and then moved on to being a bartender to put himself through college. Patterson says he never really knew how he became interested in journalism, “it was just obvious where I belonged,” and as sure as the sun rises he’s been doing it ever since. The interns joined Patterson as he interviewed the men behind some pretty amazing apple butter (if I do say so myself). Throughout the process, Patterson moved about skillfully, but he still treated it as if he were covering his first news story. The manner in which he questioned the men as well as our intern group

showed an almost unreal, genuine sense of kindness and warm inquisitiveness you can hardly find anymore. He described the process as “kind of like making sausage.” What happens behind the camera is all protocol for the finished product. Although the work is tedious – from shooting clip-byclip footage, trying to get the right angle, or fighting

to get some good lighting – there’s always enough room for the warm belly laugh of Gene Patterson and all who have the opportunity of being around him. Aside from his career in journalism he worked briefly in government (deputy to Mayor Victor Ashe), but realized where he belonged and quickly got back to it. He told us that “it’s not about the money, it’s about

the satisfaction.” That’s what’s key to your career. Having a career as a journalist has awarded him the experience of meeting great people with great stories and engaging in situations that wouldn’t have been possible otherwise. Patterson declared the best part about his job is that “you never know what tomorrow may bring.”

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Eric Vreeland and Jesse Mayshark discuss the city’s plans to clean up Fountain City Lake.

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Meet Jesse Mayshark From ‘Teddy Bear Times’ to the ‘New York Times’ By Zoe Risley From New York to Knoxville, Jesse Fox Mayshark has an extensive history in journalism. A native of Rochester, New York, Mayshark made his journalism debut at age 8 with the “Teddy Bear Times,” a newspaper with a circulation of four comprised mostly

of comic strips and the occasional news story. He worked on his high school newspaper as well as the paper at Pennsylvania State, where he earned his degree in journalism. After college, he moved to Knoxville to pursue a job at Whittle Communications, which unfortunately

Even the ducks don’t like the water conditions at the lake.

Cleaning up Fountain City Lake By Julia Grant The Fountain City Lake (just don’t call it the “Duck Pond”) has always had problems with algae, but lately it’s been getting worse. As recently as five years ago, the Fountain City Lions Club (lake and park managers) poured chemicals into the lake to kill off the algae and other plant life. The Lions were ordered to stop because the chemicals were flowing into First Creek. Fountain City Lake has a variety of problems. ■ The lake has limited water circulation since the

redesign of the fountain. ■ A leak into the channel on the Broadway side of the lake keeps the water level low. ■ The bottom of the lake has a mossy, clay-like liner with large rocks, which has been there for some time. ■ If the algae isn’t taken care of soon, the lake cannot sustain life because the algae will have taken all the oxygen out of the water. Knoxville city government has allocated $250,000 to design solutions and repair these problems. For the people of

Fountain City, that means a lot of bake sales that we don’t have to have. The Sheriff’s Office will provide labor of some responsible inmates to help clean up the lake. Jesse Mayshark and Eric Vreeland, who handle communications for Mayor Madeline Rogero, explained that to fi x these problems, workers may possibly scrap the bottom of the lake, fi x the leak and raise the water level. The city will get started when the engineering design is completed.

closed soon after Mayshark arrived. He worked at a daily paper in Sevier County for a while before acquiring a position as education reporter for the News Sentinel for two years. He then became a reporter for Metro Pulse for five years, covering a wide range of topics. Craving big city life, he moved back to New York, this time to Manhattan, for a job as copy editor for the “New York Times.” He relocated to Gainesville, Florida, after two years at the Times, when the need for copy editors declined. He eventually found himself back in Knoxville with the Metro Pulse before becoming the communications director for Mayor Madeline Rogero in 2011. So whether he is handing copies of the “Teddy Bear Times” to family members, or navigating the back roads of Pigeon Forge, Jesse Mayshark has always led a life of journalism.

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It’s camp time at CAK! Christian Academy of Knoxville offers 13 diverse camps each summer ranging from academics, to arts and athletics. Two most favored by elementary age students are Art Camp and Cooking Camp.

■ Paint brushes to plaster Elementary age campers at CAK were given free rein to tap into their creativity at Summer Art Camp. Children exercised their artistic ability to create masterpieces in media such as plaster sculpturing, painting and drawing. Elementary Art teacher Susan Beaumont and CAK high school student Monica Beaumont led the camp. “This is our second year,” said CAK mom Andrea Engle. “Art camps are few and far between in our area. It offers kids a fun time to be around friends in the summertime while doing something they love. Engle added, “One of my children is very artistic by nature. The camp is a great way for her to channel her talents. “ Completed art projects are then given to the children to take home and show off to friends and family.

Kyle Regan, Ansley Brown and Chef Andrika Langham enjoy Cooking Camp at CAK.

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Liza Cotton and Chef Andrika Langham whip up something yummy at CAK’s Cooking Camp.

At Cooking Camp, campers learned valuable skills needed to be a true Junior Chef. The camp was led by chefs Andrika Langham and Keli Eichholtz. Children acquired several handson techniques known and used by experienced chefs. Campers learned how to read a recipe, measure, and see a recipe through, and practiced these skills making scrambled eggs, crunch French toast, cream cheese icing, guacamole, Mexican cornbread, peach cobbler and more. A favorite was Mystery Grab Bag day where campers pulled four recipes out of a bag and prepared as a group. Campers were also taught proper cooking etiquette and how to entertain guests. At the end of the week, Junior Chefs left with a cookbook of all camp recipes, recipe essentials, and a wealth of insight to put to good use in the kitchen.

Day is new CAK boys soccer coach Christian Academy of Knoxville announced Thursday that Jon Day has been hired as the school’s new boys soccer coach. “I’m excited about the opportunity to come back to CAK, where I was an assistant for three years, and continue to build on the firm foundation that previous coaches and players have laid down,” Day said. “I’m excited about the challenges ahead.” Day has served as head coach of the Oak Ridge Boys Soccer team for the past five seasons, where he was two-time district coach of the year. He led Oak Ridge to four regional semi-finalist appearances and coached three all-state and eight all-region players. “I’m very proud of what the boys soccer

CAK’s Cooking Camp students receive instruction from Chef Andrika Langham.

Jon Day community has been able to build over the last ﬁve years,” Day said of Oak Ridge. “The parents and players have been very supportive, and it will be difﬁcult to leave.” Day is currently the Assistant Director of Technology at CAK. He spent three years as head middle school coach and three years as assistant boys varsity coach for the

Warriors. During that time, Day was part of two state titles and one runner-up ﬁnish. CAK boys soccer has a solid tradition of state championships. The Warriors have claimed the state title in eight of the last 12 years. “I think the expectation to win in the CAK boys soccer program is something that is always going to be there and you have to embrace that and know that’s part of how you have to shape and mold the team as you move forward through the season,” Day said. The focus, however, will

be more than just winning championships, Day added. “I think being disciplined in the little things means being focused on the ﬁeld, establishing our soccer identity, our style of play,” Day said. “That philosophy follows through to respecting our opponents, referees, representing Christ, our school and our families with our actions on and off the ﬁeld and I think ultimately continuing the legacy of CAK soccer.” As a player, Day was team captain and an all-conference selection for the Baylor University Men’s Soccer Club in

1997. Baylor was a ﬁnalist in the National Club Championship two of Day’s four years there. He also has coaching experience with the SCOR Rayders Soccer Club, FC Alliance and Knoxville Force. “We’re thrilled to add Jon to our coaching staff at CAK,” Athletic Director John East said. “He brings a wealth of experience, is already known here at the school, is familiar with the area and has had success at this level. It’s great to have someone like Jon stepping in to take over the boys soccer program.”

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Versatile Tom Johnson and Emily Mathis play several instruments. Photos by Carol Zinavage

Young bassist Taylor Coker provides his usual virtuosic playing.

Fueling the future of music Knoxville is well known as a destination for jazz fans. We’ve got world-class artists such as pianist Donald Brown and bassist Rusty Holloway, whom famed trumpeter and “Tonight Show” bandleader Doc Severinsen has called “the best bass player in the country.” We’ve got the UT School of Jazz and our own Knoxville Jazz Festival. There’s no doubt that Knoxville is a jazz lover’s town, and there are many venues throughout the city where fans can whet their musical appetites. Wyatt Thaemert, who runs Lane Music in West

Wyatt Thaemert and David Smith of Lane Music in Franklin Square pose with an array of guitars.

Will Boyd plays the EWI.

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evening, the Knoxville Jazz Festival Board Band provided an enjoyable, varied concert in the hall. The players – Tom Johnson on piano and soprano saxophone, Emily Mathis on piano and flute, Taylor Coker on standup bass, Will Boyd on saxophone and EWI (more about that later) and Keith Brown on drums – were clearly having a good time entertaining some 30 jazz fans. Brown said of the space, “It has a nice room size. We play unamplified bass and piano. The audience is in view, and they’re not talking. “It’s reminiscent of the small rooms and clubs where jazz was born. This is the way it’s meant to be played.” The quintet took the audience through many bal-

lads and up-tempo songs. At one point, sax player Boyd introduced the EWI (“EEwee,”) an acronym for “electronic wind instrument.” Blown like a sax, with a similar key-fingering system, the instrument houses a synthesizer in its small body. It’s capable of producing not only single notes but chords and effects such as slides, which Boyd incorporated in a very musical and entertaining way. Two of the players – Mathis and Johnson – took turns going back and forth from wind instruments to piano. Coker, who just completed nursing school, has been holding audiences in thrall with his stunning bass playing since he was a teenager. All in all, the five were typical of Knoxville’s jazz community’s “cream of

the crop” – polished, virtuosic and clearly in love with their art form. “Each time you play jazz,” said Mathis, “it refreshes your spirit.” Nelda Hill, founder and facilitator of the Knoxville Jazz Festival, sat nearby with a clipboard. She was constantly approached by enthusiasts who wanted to be on the festival’s email list. Obviously, they liked what they were hearing. Thaemert, who is himself a rock guitarist, was all smiles as he took photos of the players. Speaking of his decision to provide the performance space, he said, “Recitals and pianos go hand in hand, and since we are THE Kawai piano store in Knoxville, it was essential that we have a hall like this.” He firmly believes that

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Telling the story of East Knoxville By Alvin Nance Knoxville historian Robert Booker recently published his newest work, a booklet titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Story of East Knoxville.â&#x20AC;? K C D C Nance and Lawler Wood Housing Partners LLC sponsored the printing as well as a reprint of the booklet Booker wrote in 2008 about the history of Mechanicsville, which includes the HOPE VI project that replaced the aging College Homes development with modern and affordable housing. Understanding the history of the neighborhoods that we serve is imperative for KCDC to be able to improve and transform those communities while respecting their cultural heritage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Story of East Knoxvilleâ&#x20AC;? begins in 1791, by which time the Great Valley of East Tennessee had become known as Knoxville, and runs through present day. From 1856 to 1869, East Knoxville was its own municipality with a mayor and city council. Two additional municipalities, Park City (1907) and Mountain View (1909), also were located in East Knoxville. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People should know their history,â&#x20AC;? Booker said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about people having a sense of pride in their community.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;East Knoxville has led the way in a number of ways. It is home to Chilhowee Park, the Safety Building and the Civic Coliseum. There are a number of things in East Knoxville that people can be proud of, but sometimes thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overshadowed.â&#x20AC;? The Knoxville Utilities Board and the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water system originated in East Knoxville. In 1894, the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first water tank, which held 500,000 gallons, was erected on a high hill where Green Magnet Academy is today. The booklet also touches on current changes in the community and the affordable housing being built by KCDC in Five Points, formerly Park City. â&#x20AC;&#x153;KCDC is an organization that helps to rebuild communities,â&#x20AC;? Booker said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In rebuilding, it sometimes needs to tell the story of what the communities are all about. There was a great story (in Mechanicsville) of how people lived before they built public housing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; how many people didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have electricity or running water.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Story of East Knoxvilleâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Story of Mechanicsville,â&#x20AC;? as well as Bookerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;200 Years of Black Culture in Knoxville,â&#x20AC;? are available at the Beck Cultural Exchange Center, 1927 Dandridge Ave., or by calling 524-8461. Proceeds support the Beck Cultural Exchange Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs and exhibits. Alvin Nance is CEO of Knoxvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Development Corporation.

John Jones, executive vice president for the Knoxville division of Food City, and Kroger Knoxville district manager Tim Coggins kick off the petition drive at the Morrell Road Food City.

Food stores kick off petition drive By Shannon Carey

John Jones of Food City and Tim Coggins of Kroger met at the Morrell Road Food City to launch the Red, White and Food statewide petition campaign to allow a referendum for wine sales in retail food stores on the Nov. 4 ballot. The petitions will be available in Food City, Kroger, Publix and Food Lion locations on alternating dates and times. No digital signatures are allowed, and those signing the petition must be registered voters.

In eligible communities where the referendum passes, retail food stores will be able to sell wine beginning July 1, 2016. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Customers have told us repeatedly that they want to be able to buy wine where they shop for food,â&#x20AC;? said Coggins. The enabling legislation was a compromise between grocery stores and retail liquor stores. It allows package stores to sell beer and other items. Info: www.redwhiteandfood.com/.

Food City customer Haven Jarvis (center) signs the petition to get a referendum on wine in retail food stores on the Nov. 4 ballot. Collecting signatures are Food City assistant mangers Zachary Abbott and Tyler Bailey. Photo by S. Carey

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Henderlight updates work in Sudan By Anne Hart In 2005, Anita Henderlight read a book that changed her life forever. It affected her so greatly that she left a comfortable life in East Tennessee to spearhead monumental transformation in a country most of us couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find on a map. As a result, her work and that of others involved in Africa ELI has forever changed the lives of thousands of young girls in warravaged South Sudan, where over the past two decades more than 20 million people have been displaced and more than 2 million have been killed by bullets, bombs, torture, disease or starvation. The book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;They Poured Fire on Us From the Sky,â&#x20AC;? was written by three survivors of that conflict â&#x20AC;&#x201C; three of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lost Boys of Sudanâ&#x20AC;?

who tell the story of how they survived the horror in their country by escaping across a thousand miles of desert. The escape took them first to Ethiopia â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a journey that took almost a year and led to still more horrifying conditions in a camp they were eventually forced out of by gunmen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and then to a refugee camp in Kenya before they were able to come to America years later. Some 20,000 children, many only 4 or 5 years old, began the journey to Ethiopia, fleeing the soldiers who had murdered their families and burned their homes and villages. They escaped with nothing but the clothes on their backs and survived by eating what they could find in the desert. Only a couple of thousand survived the tortuous trip.

The survivors tell us what they dreamed about along the way was that they would someday be able to go to school. It was the hope and dream of all the children of the South Sudan. After she read their book, it became Anita Henderlightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dream also. She determined to find a way to educate the children of South Sudan, and she has made great strides, establishing schools at first only for girls, but now also admitting boys. West Knox Rotary, of which she is an honorary member, has long been a benefactor of Henderlightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Africa Education & Leadership Initiative (Africa ELI), and she returned to last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting to tell the Rotarians how their money is being spent. Her slide presentation opened with the students at

the Africa ELI school in Yei, South Sudan, on the border with Uganda, dancing to the music of Pharrell Williamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; popular song â&#x20AC;&#x153;Happy.â&#x20AC;? The smiles on the faces told the story. Rotarians and other benefactors around the country are enabling South Sudanese children to go to school and become leaders in their own country. In 2013, of the top 10 highest-performing students in South Sudan, four are graduates of Africa ELI schools. Henderlight said Rotary dollars have recently bought bunk beds used by refugee students who attend the schools and have also built a well that serves some 1,000 people who previously had no access to clean water. Henderlight said having access to sanitation and clean water is critical â&#x20AC;&#x153;because it transforms health and decreases death rates. It lessens

Anita Henderlight is joined by Phil Parkey and Charles Garvey at the West Knox Rotary meeting. Photo by A. Hart

the time kids have to stand in line with their jerricans to get water for their families, so they are able to attend school, and the educational level rises as a result. In addition, ancient conflicts over water rights decrease, and peace sweeps through areas where there is clean water.â&#x20AC;? A war once thought ended has broken out again in South Sudan, but Hender-

light remains optimistic: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working to create a peaceful society. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re training leaders. When the war ends, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be ready.â&#x20AC;? Club President Oliver Smith IV, in thanking Henderlight for her presentation, commented, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Think about this: 1.2 million of us (Rotarians) are changing the world. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing the difference we can make.â&#x20AC;?

Elections matter; so do election years Tennesseeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Republican senators split on two important votes last week, leaving little doubt which is currently running for re-election. Veterans: Sen. Bob Corker was one of just three to vote against a bill to allow military veterans to seek medical care from private doctors. Sen. Lamar Alexander said he strongly backed the bill to let veterans go to civilian doctors if they reside more than 40 miles from a VA hospital or clinic or have been waiting more than 30 days for an appointment. The bill also provided funding for more VA health providers. But Corker said the bill was â&#x20AC;&#x153;thrown together without any discussion (by

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more than $1 million annually, leaving Warren to declare: â&#x20AC;&#x153;This morning most Republicans said it was more important to protect the tax loopholes for billionaires than to cut the rates on student loans.â&#x20AC;? The vote was 56-38, but Warren needed 60 votes to shut off debate. Corker voted right on veterans. The VA is a mess, but a seat-of-the-pants patch wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fi x it. And Congress must stop spending money by increasing debt. The student-loan vote is a tougher call. Borrowers should be able to refinance at market interest rates, but most student loan borrowers are not creditworthy, and their loans are either from

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Spell home K-n-o-x-v-i-l-l-e Adult speller brings competition to town By Laura Cline A marriage of math and words works well for Scott Firebaugh. The Grace Christian Academy high-school math teacher loves studying words and participating in spelling competitions. The Firebaughsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cedar Bluff-area home, with its impressive collection of spelling trophies, speaks to the entire familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enjoyment of and success in spelling bees. Firebaugh says there are many similarities between math and words. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I approach words and language in a systematic way. A lot of spellers like math, and both math and spelling share that systematic approach. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always liked studying words and their patterns,â&#x20AC;? he says. This star spellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love for words started early. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I was in third grade, my brother won the school bee his eighth-grade year and made it to the regionals. I wanted to try to beat his record,â&#x20AC;? says Firebaugh. This friendly spirit of competition among brothers gave Firebaugh the drive to study and improve his skills. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know that I had a special aptitude for spelling. It was more just something that I could compete in. I remember going to Florida with my family in second and third grades and studying on the Greyhound bus there and back.â&#x20AC;? In 1967, his eighth-grade year, Firebaughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard work paid off. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That year I got second in the county, won the

Scott Firebaugh holds his trophy from the local adult spelling bee while sporting his spelling T-shirt. Photos submitted

regional bee and then went to Washington, D.C., for the Scripps National Spelling Bee. I came in 16th place. In the 12th round, I missed the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;pasigraphyâ&#x20AC;? because I spelled it P-A-C-I, like the Pacific Ocean.â&#x20AC;? Firebaugh did not compete in spelling bees for years, leaving the tradition to be picked up by his daughters: Sara, Stephanie and Stacia. They all competed during

Contestants at the 2013 National Senior Spelling Bee included Mike Petrina, Scott Firebaugh and winner Tony Johnson. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competition will be in Knoxville.

their school years, going to the Scripps National Spelling Bee four times. In 2005, Firebaugh got back into the ring. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I heard about adult spelling

bees, I went back to the dictionary and began to study again,â&#x20AC;? he says. Preparation for these competitions was anything but childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had a list

of 7,000 words to study, and I would study about 100 words a day.â&#x20AC;? His training also involved working through a dictionary containing about 100,000 words.

His efforts paid off again in 2010 when he won first place in the National Senior Spelling Bee in Cheyenne, Wyo. Now Firebaugh is taking his love of spelling bees to a new level. For the past year, he has been working to bring the National Senior Spelling Bee competition to Knoxville. On July 12, he can spell success: The competition will be held at the Knoxville Convention Center for the first time. Cheyenne had been home to the nationals since the competitionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1996 beginnings, but 2013 was its last year to host. That was when spellers from across the nation approached Firebaugh about keeping the bee alive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They asked if I could keep the tradition going, and I said Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d do my best.â&#x20AC;? Unlike the student competition, there are no state or regional requirements needed to enter the adult bee. Recruiting for the event is now Firebaughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus. Anyone 50 years or older can compete. Firebaugh says it is a great activity for seniors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun, exciting and good for your brain. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also good camaraderie among participants, and you might win $1,000,â&#x20AC;? he says. Awards include $1,000 for first place, $500 for second, $300 for third and $200 for fourth. Firebaugh is hoping to have at least 20 spellers on July 12. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right now, we have 15 signed up. This could be a recurring event here in Knoxville, but it depends on the success of this year.â&#x20AC;? Entry fee is $40 if registered by June 30 and $50 after. Info and registration: nationalseniorspellingbee. com.

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New partnership lets artists shine

Concord Christian School is excited to announce its partnership with Zero Gravity Productions and Studio and Hollywood Connect. CCS is the only school in Tennessee to have a connection with a Hollywood production company. The benefits to the students in theatre arts, technology, and audio/visual production resulting from this opportunity will be incredible. “As we grow our theatre arts and technical components, this partnership will be vital in assuring that we do every component with excellence. To be able to partner with a company like Zero Gravity, who we know is like-minded in faith, is an unbelievable opportunity for our students,” said Ruston Pierce, CCS Headmaster. CCS and Zero Gravity want to train and equip students to provide artistic excellence and influence Hollywood at its core. John McMillan, a freelance producer, screen writer, and the owner of Zero Gravity Pictures, became enamored with filmmaking at an early age. McMillan grew up attending church at First Baptist Concord and serves as the director for Hollywood Connect. Through his company and industry contacts in top Hollywood companies, McMillan will provide educational support, skills and training as well as experiences to prepare students for careers in the entertainment industry.

“We work alongside 5,000 people in Hollywood throughout every aspect of production and our primary goal is to equip believers to be a light in the entertainment industry,” McMillan shared. Hollywood Connect started in 2003 as a resource for entertainment professionals (from actors to technical support) in the faith-based community, and it continues to approach the arts and entertainment from a JudeoChristian worldview. Hollywood Connect equips creative artists and professionals to thrive personally and professionally in the arts, media and entertainment industries. Hollywood Connect offers guidance and resources for both newcomers and long-time veterans on every level – creative, intellectual, emotional, spiritual and physical – with an emphasis on excellence, artistic growth, cultural inﬂuence and relationships. Hollywood Connect also serves college students and college graduates as they make the transition from college life to careers in the entertainment industry. CCS High School students will be able to choose from Multimedia/Audio Visual Production, Graphic Design, Coding and Theatre Arts as elective classes for this coming school year. These elective classes will be 100 percent project-based, with the goal of inspiring students and helping them to de-

CCS 5th grade students prepare for their spring performance. They are: (front) Emma Lacharite, Cameron Wright, Kody Sherritze, Mekhi Davis; (second row) Trey Pryse, Brennan Spiller; (third row) Keelin Collins, Deborah Allion, Allison Strong, Lee Dover, Kyle Rainwater, Alex Horton; (back) Rachel Barnet, Faith Collins, Elise McGinnis, Ruth Anne Kamer, Savanna Butler. velop practical skills. In describing college graduates who arrive in Hollywood with plenty of academic training but no real experience, McMillan emphasized, “We want our students at CCS to receive hands-on experience. They will have opportunities to make mistakes and then time and guid-

ance to solve the challenge and learn how to make it better.” Concord Christian School has the unique beneﬁt of an incredible campus with multiple ﬁne-arts stages, state of the art technical equipment as well as professional support. An on-site instructor will work directly with McMillan to teach

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the daily classes. McMillan will Skype-in regularly, as well as provide other field experts to train on specific topics as guest speakers. At least once a semester, McMillan will fly in from California to teach in person. Additionally, CCS will annually send a group of highschool students to Hollywood for a week. The students will shadow every aspect of the entertainment industry and have incredible, behind-the-scenes opportunities to visit sets of major studios. The partnership with Zero Gravity will also be providing specialized production assistance with campus productions. For 2014-2015 the school year, the CCS Productions will be “A Suessified Christmas Carol” and “The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe.” CCS Theatre Director Christi Avant is elated for the opportunity to work with so many industry professionals to produce excellent and entertaining performances. This fall, CCS will be ready for lights, camera, and action!

■ Theatrical Arts Camp, July 2124. Info: ConcordArts.org

Kids Quest Summer Day Camp ■ May 27 through Aug. 11. Info: KidzQuest@fbconcord.org

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■ Basketball, July 14-18 ■ Soccer, July 28-30 Info: FBConcord.org/kidssports

Bake sale boosts Helping Hands Each elementary grade at Concord Christian School has a local and global focus for charity work. “For the last two years, CCS 4th graders have worked with the Helping Hands Ministry of First Baptist Concord to partner with Joni and Friends of Knoxville,” said 4th grade teacher Jennifer Alford. “The children learn that God loves every person, and every person can know, love and worship God. One of the most impactful things that we did during the year was having students praying speciﬁcally for one member of the Helping Hands Ministry as their prayer partner.” First Baptist Concord is honored to serve those who have special needs. Helping Hands is a weekday ministry of FBC for young adults with special needs who have graduated from high school. With the help of support staff, Helping Hands has three days of activities both on and of campus. There are currently 20 participants in the program and a waiting list of another 12. The goal of this ministry is to bring individuals who have special needs and their families into a sustaining, empowering relationship with God through the love of Jesus Christ. They also

strive to help those with special needs to maintain and increase life skills through fellowship and service. “The students learned a lot about living with a disability,” said Alford. Throughout the school year, the 4th graders had opportunities to participate in various activities with the members of the Helping Hands group,

son during this school year.” said Diane Knudsen, Helping Hands Ministry Coordinator. “There is much more to the person than their disability. This partnership with CCS students for fellowship and service has provided new friendships and broader perspectives for all of those involved.” She described the incredible response and support

Helping Hands Ministry attends Joni and Friends Summer Camp.

including chapel. “Spending time with the CCS students is awesome!” Helping Hands participant Robbie Folk said. “They are so nice and helpful to us.” “The CCS 4th grade students learned an incredible les-

that was also given by the CCS parents. As the students had opportunities to get to know the group of young adults with special needs, they desired to help send as many as possible to summer camp. As a

CCS 4th grade gathers with members from the Helping Hands Ministry. grade level project, the 4th grade students chose to have a bake sale and raise funds to help send the members of the Helping Hands group to summer camp with Joni and Friends for one week. They raised $1,200 in one day, enough to send three to camp. The students had fun working the bake sale with their Helping Hands friends and have opened their hearts and built friendships with this special group. Donations are still welcomed, email Knudsen at dknudsen@fbconcord.org if you desire to help send a special student to camp Helping Hands members look forward to summer camp all year. This year, First Baptist Concord will take 20 campers and staff for a week at no cost to their families. Joni and Friends Family Camp provides dynamic programs that refresh and strengthen people who live with disability. Camp is held at a facility that offers accessibility to all types of persons with disabilities. While at camp the

group gets to participate in exciting adventures, plenty of outdoor recreational activities as well as traditions such as campﬁres, concerts and more. “The Helping Hands members have a love for Jesus and a desire to minister to others,” said Steve Peek, FBC Pastor of Legacy Builders and Minister to Special Needs. “Our Helping Hands members demonstrate this love everywhere they go. They see lives impacted through their willingness to reach out to many people by kind deeds, loving words, bright smiles, handshakes and hugs. They are setting a great model for all of us through their willing spirit to serve.” In addition to Bible study, fun and fellowship, the group has weekly service projects, using the gifts they have been given to serve others at FBC as well as other churches and businesses in the community. If you would like to become involved in the Helping Hands ministry, there is a part time position open. Info: www.fbconcord.org

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Brady says that with shoulder or collarbone separations, the joint, the ligaments and the capsule connecting the bones can be injured to variable degrees, depending on the severity of the injury. As in Bunting’s case, injuries are commonly caused by a fall directly on the point of the shoulder. This type of injury can cause significant pain and tenderness at the front of the shoulder joint. “Sometimes the patient will notice something sticking up in his or her shoulder,” Brady said. “The Dog Bone implant is a type of washer that will secure the clavicle back down to its normal position, allowing the body’s torn ligaments to heal.” “With surgery and this implant, patients can experience improved function, less pain and get back to sports within six months,” Brady says. Bunting testifies that it’s working for him and that the With his new Dog Bone shoulder implant, Wayne Bunting is able to be back out on the outcome is much better than course. what he imagines it would be with the old method of surgically With input from Brady, Arthrex inserting screws. He’s back on the “About two weeks later we also means the shoulder isn’t very were having lunch with her after stable, and it can be easily injured. engineers tweaked the design to golf course, and his collarbone is “Conventional repair to this bring the creation to its present in place. church, and she said, ‘You need to “It hasn’t come up, and I’m givget a second opinion and not just type of injury involves drilling form. It’s now available to other 4- to 6-millimeter holes in the orthopedic surgeons and has been ing it full strength on golfing out from any doctor.’ ” there,” says Bunting. He admits She contacted a trusted ortho- clavicle (collarbone),” Brady ex- used internationally. “Worldwide, the procedure has he’s had to adjust his game a little, pedic surgeon in Crossville, who plains, “which weakens the bone, referred Bunting to Paul Brady, involves persistent pain during done well and surpassed many but he believes part of that may be MD, and Parkwest recovery and has a mediocre suc- other forms of treatment for acro- simply due to being away from it Medical Center. cess rate. I knew there had to be a mioclavicular joint separations,” for a while. “I have more of a hook now,” Brady says. Brady is the in- better way.” “It’s an arthroscopic procedure Bunting says, “I was slicing benovator of what’s After creating a bone-shaped become known implant from metal washers he that involves three one-fourth- fore. But if I get out there and work as the Dog Bone purchased at a home improve- inch incisions, which is a signifi- on it, it’s coming along where I’m implant. He says ment store, Brady applied it to cantly decreased risk from open getting it back straight and conthe shoulder has a plastic models and found it was surgery,” Brady explains. “The trolling it where I want to.” For more information about wide range of mo- strong and effective. He pitched holes that are drilled into the bone Paul Brady, MD tion, making it the the concept to Arthrex, a compa- are so much smaller than conven- treatment of shoulder injuries most mobile joint ny that specializes in orthopedic tional repair that four times less or help in finding a physician, call 865-374-PARK (7275). bone is removed.” in the body. Mobility is good, but it products and education.

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Shouldering the pain Shoulder problems come in several different forms, from dislocation and separation to fractures and arthritis. If you’ve injured your shoulder, the tried and true RICE method is usually the best ﬁrst course of action:

Rest – Resist using the shoulder for 48 hours. Ice – Apply an ice pack for 20 minutes every couple of hours. Compression – Put even pressure on the injured area using a bandage or wrap. Elevation – Keep the injured area above your heart and place a pillow under your shoulder when you lie down. If the pain persists or worsens, see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment. If you don’t have a family physician, call Parkwest at 865-374-PARK (7275) for help in ﬁnding one near you.

The shoulder has a wide range of motion, which has its benefits and drawbacks. While it’s the most flexible joint in the body, Paul Brady, MD, board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Parkwest Medical Center, says that flexibility tends to make the shoulder unstable and easily hurt. Keeping your shoulders strong can reduce the risk of injury. Stay active and add exercises to your workout focusing on your shoulders, neck and back. Make sure you do an equal amount of pushing and pulling in weight training, so the back of your shoulder gets the same muscle-building action as the front. Stretching exercises, range of motion movements and good posture are other proactive ways to help your shoulder resist injury. But there are also some things to avoid: ■ Don’t carry objects that are too heavy, and make sure you carry bags and backpacks correctly. ■ Try not to overuse your shoulders in a repetitive, stress-

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What is your passion? Football and golf. Unfortunately I can still only play one of them. I used to be a really big golfer. Usually this time of year I’d have 40 or 50 rounds in by June. I joined out at Fox Den in February, and I think I’ve played 36 holes since February. I just have not had time. Your free time suffers when you run your own business. There’ll always be time to play golf. I do love to play. I wish I could be there right now.

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With whom, living or dead, would you most like to have a long lunch? Arnold Palmer

Jared Jordan became a master of mixology almost by accident. Before buying Campbell Station Wine & Spirits, he had a career path that included bartending as well as agricultural-chemical formulation. “You give it to me, I can certainly mix it up and sell it,” says Jordan. “That’s kind of my claim to fame, I guess. It’s all sales and marketing. It doesn’t matter what the product is. As long as you can sell it with a smile on your face, that’s a good thing.” Jordan grew up in Georgia until his father moved the family to the Memphis suburb of Collierville in 1986. In 1997, Jordan moved to Knoxville and spent four and a half years in the area. He moved back to Collierville in 2002, but last year he and wife Jennifer decided they wanted a more family-friendly environment for their two daughters, who are 8 and 6. Jordan heard Campbell Wine & Spirits was for sale, so he bought it and moved to Farragut last fall. During his first stint in East Tennessee, Jordan worked as the bar manager/night manager at Rookies in the Cedar Bluff area. He says West Knox County has changed a lot since he last lived here. “When I lived here before, I’d never heard the term Turkey Creek,” he says. “Lovell Road was a nightmare where Peters Road dead-ended. Things have certainly changed.” Jordan says changes have come in his life as well. “Back then, I was in my mid-20s and young and could stay up all night and have fun with the best of them.” He’s happy he had those experiences. “Being in the restaurant business and bar business for so long, it teaches you something,” says Jordan. “I think everybody should do it at least once. It teaches you how to interact with people. It teaches you how to deal with people in all different forms, all different facets and all different temperaments, especially when you add alcohol to the mix. There are some valuable life lessons to be learned standing behind three feet of mahogany.” Since taking over the store, he has learned a lot about different types of liquor. “As you get older, your tastes change,” he says. “I was strictly a beer guy. Now, I like a little bit of everything.” He is becoming more knowledgeable thanks to his reps and the “phenomenal” staff he inherited. Jordan says he’s been able to learn to appreciate almost every type of alcohol.

Other than your parents, who has had the biggest influence on your life and why? My wife, Jennifer. She seems to be able to reel me in and keep me focused when I go off on one of my many tangents.

I still can’t quite get the hang of … Some of the new wireless technologies. Things change so fast that when I get one figured out it’s obsolete.

What is the best present you ever received in a box? Great bourbon, a new set of irons, case of wine … It’s too hard to narrow down to one.

What is the best advice your mother ever gave you?

“I still can’t drink gin,” he says. “I can’t get over the whole pine-tree effect.” Sit back and have a Coffee Break as you get to know Jared Jordan.

What is the worst job you have ever had?

What is your favorite quote from TV or a movie?

I pushed a fertilizer spreader for four years in high school during the oppressive Memphis summer heat.

“Do. Or do not. There is no try.” Yoda, “Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back”

What are you guilty of?

Treat people as you would want to be treated.

What was your favorite Saturday morning cartoon and why? I remember being a big fan of “G.I. Joe” as a kid. I think it was the awesome military gear.

I can be a little impulsive at times.

What is your favorite material possession?

What irritates you?

My golf clubs

People who don’t follow through on their commitments.

What are you reading currently? “A Good Walk Spoiled” by John Feinstein

What’s one place in Farragut everyone should visit? Campbell Station Wine & Spirits!

What are the top three things on your bucket list? Walking my daughters down the aisle at their weddings. Seeing the rest of the world with my wife. Playing at Augusta National.

If you could do one impulsive thing, what would it be?

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

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THROUGH SUNDAY, JULY 27 Leonardo Silaghi: 3 Paintings exhibit, Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park. Presenting sponsor is Emerson Process Management. Info: Angela Thomas, 934-2034, or www.knoxart.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 Jelly Fish Craft, 2 p.m., Farragut Branch Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road. Info: 777-1750. Dance Party, 3 p.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750.

THURSDAY, JUNE 19 Summer Library Club presents magician Michael Messing, 10:30 a.m., Sequoyah Branch Library, 1140 Southgate Road. Info: 525-1541. Fun With Shakespeare, 11 a.m., Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golf Club Road. The Tennessee Stage Company will present an interactive workshop designed especially for elementary school age children, focusing on the play “Much Ado About Nothing.” Info: 588-8813. Summer Library Club presents magician Michael Messing, 3 p.m., Murphy Branch Library, 2247 Western Ave., LT Ross Bldg. Info: 521-7812. Echo Bistro Celebrity Server Night, 4:30-8 p.m., Echo Bistro, 5803 Kingston Pike. To benefit Cancer Support Community. Special guest server: Tearsa Smith of WATE 6 News.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 19-20 Performances of New Terrain by Circle Modern Dance, 7:30 p.m., the Standard, 416 W. Jackson Ave. Summer choreographic showcase and World Refugee Day event. Tickets: www.circlemoderndance. com, www.knoxtix.com or at the door. Info: www. circlemoderndance.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 20 Sunset Music Series presents The Tennessee Sheiks, 7 p.m., Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center’s covered outdoor amphitheater, Townsend. Acoustic swing, jazz, folk music. Admission: $5. Info: 448-0044. Author Susan Carter book signing event, 1-3 p.m., Young-Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division St. NW. Signing copies of “A Home for Copper: A Story of Adoption.” Info: 405-458-5642 or Michelle Whitman at michelle@keymgc.com.

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MONDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 23-27 Summer camp at Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Ave. “Acting For Musical Theatre” for ages 9-13, 9 a.m.-noon; “Producing Shakespeare,” 1-4 p.m. Info: 208-3677; knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com; info@ childrenstheatreknoxville.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 24 Einstein Simplified Comedy Improv troop performance, 8 p.m., Scruffy City Hall on Market Square. Free admission. Knoxville Go Red for Women luncheon, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Cherokee Country Club. Special Guest: Peyton Manning. Local Knoxville survivor, Rochelle Nelson, will share how her life was dramatically impacted by heart disease. Info: Lauren Thibodeaux, 212-6511 or lauren.thibodeaux@heart.org. Summer Library Club presents the Zoomobile, 2 p.m., Karns Branch Library, 7516 Oak Ridge Highway. Info: 470-8663. Fun With Shakespeare, 4 p.m., Farragut Branch Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road. The Tennessee Stage Company will present an interactive workshop designed especially for elementary school age children, focusing on the play “Much Ado About Nothing.” Info: 777-1750.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 Finding Your German Ancestor, a Brown Bag lecture, noon, East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Speaker: Dr. George K. Schweitzer, noted genealogist, UT chemistry professor and member of the ETHS Board of Directors. Free and open to the public; bring “brown bag” lunch. Info: 215-8824 or www. EastTNHistory.org. Fun With Shakespeare, 10:30 a.m., Sequoyah Branch Library, 1140 Southgate Road. The Tennessee Stage Company will present an interactive workshop designed

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THURSDAY, JUNE 26 Patriotic Bike Parade, 6:30 p.m., beginning on Union Ave, parading down Gay Street to Magnolia and back down Gay Street. Sponsored by the city of Knoxville’s Office of Special Events. Info: www. cityofknoxville.org/events.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 26-27 AARP Driver Safety class, noon-4 p.m., Harrogate Senior Center, 310 Londonderry Road, Harrogate. Info/to register: Carolyn Rambo, 584-9964.

FRIDAY, JUNE 27 Sunset Music Series presents R.B. Morris Trio, 7 p.m., Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center’s covered outdoor amphitheater, Townsend. Americana, country music. Admission: $5. Info: 448-0044.

SATURDAY JUNE 28 “Experience our Cherokee Heritage” tour with Native American Expert Randy McGinnis. Offered by Cades Cove Heritage Tours. Reservations limited. Cost: $100 per person. Info/reservations: Don Alexander, 448-8838.

SUNDAY, JUNE 29 Auditions for WordPlayers’ production of “Steel Magnolias,” 3-5 p.m. by appointment. Seeking women ages 35+ for roles of Truvy, Clairee and Ouiser. For appointment: 539-2490 or email wordplayers@comcast. net. Info: www.wordplayers.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 1 UT Hospice Adult Grief Support Group meeting, 5-6:30 p.m., UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info/reservation: Brenda Fletcher, 544-6277. Einstein Simplified Comedy Improv troop performance, 8 p.m., Scruffy City Hall on Market Square. Free admission.

FRIDAY, JULY 4 “Fire in the Sky” at Club LaConte. Includes dinner and watching fireworks from the 26th floor. Sponsored by Kids First and Child Advocacy Centers in Knox and Blount counties. To register: Denise, 986-1505. Info: www.kidsfirsttn.org. The town of Farragut’s Independence Day Parade, 9:30 a.m., beginning on Kingston Pike at Lendon Welch Way (Farragut High School entrance) and continue to Boring Road, just east of Farragut Towne Square Shopping Center (old Ingles store site). Info: 966-7057. KSO Annual Pilot Flying J Independence Day Concert, 8 p.m., World’s Fair Park. Free and open to the public. Fireworks display begins 9:30 p.m. Blankets and lawn chairs encouraged.

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Brain tumors take many forms, cause differing outlooks There are more than 120 types of brain tumors. A diagnosis of any of them is very specific and individual to the patient. It’s also life-changing, life-threatening and often a shock. “Brain tumors can be insidious,” said Dr. Paul Peterson, a neurosurgeon at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. “Initially, many people think their symptoms Paul Peterson, MD are a stroke. There can be Neurosurgery headaches, and subtle personality changes can occur even before the headaches occur. “But unlike stroke symptoms, which are sudden, brain tumors can enlarge silently for a long time,” Peterson added. Each year, an estimated 200,000 people are diagnosed in the United States with some type of brain tumor, according to research by the National Cancer Institute. Most tumors, about 160,000 of them, are spread from cancers in other parts of the body. These are called “metastatic” tumors. Cancers of the lung, breast, kidney and melanoma skin can-

cer are the most likely types of cancer to spread to the brain. Working with Thompson Cancer Survival Center, physicians at Fort Sanders use a combination of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy to treat metastatic tumors. “We customize a treatment program for each patient,” said Peterson. “It just depends on what they need.”

A smaller portion of brain tumors, about 40,000 per year in the U.S., originate within the brain. These are called “primary” tumors. Of those, less than half are cancerous, although they still may be life-threatening because the tumor presses on the brain. “Not all brain tumors are cancerous,” explained Peterson. “But benign tumors still need to

be followed and may need to be removed because of pressure on the brain.” After removal, most benign tumors do not grow back or spread further, but serial followup with a neurosurgeon may be needed to watch for potential recurrence. Under a microscope, benign tumor cells usually have distinct borders and almost a normal appearance, according

to the American Brain Tumor Association. “We do a CT scan and an MRI and these may provide good clues, but sometimes you need a piece of the tumor before you know it’s truly benign or cancerous. You can tell something’s going on but not the specifics about what it is,” said Peterson. “Some benign tumors are classic looking, others we’re not sure. Sometimes tumors can look benign but they turn out to be metastatic cancer.” A malignant primary tumor is one that is cancerous. These tend to be fast-growing and send out tentacle-like tissue into the rest of the brain, or shed cells that travel throughout the brain. No one really knows what causes primary brain tumors, although excessive radiation exposure does increase the risk, as do a few rare genetic conditions, according to the National Cancer Institute. “Some speculate head trauma can cause certain benign tumors, but how many times do you hit your head over a lifetime? One thing we can say is that there’s no association with cell phones or living near power lines,” said Peterson. “Really the term is multifactorial, because there is no one thing associated with brain tumors,” he added.

Symptoms and treatment of brain tumors Symptoms of brain tumors can be subtle at first, but they increase as the tumor grows larger. “The symptoms of brain tumors are weakness; headache, especially one that’s worse in morning; nausea; and vomiting, if the tumor is big enough,” said Dr. Paul Peterson, neurosurgeon with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and Fort Sanders Neurosurgery and Spine. There are four main types of treatment for brain tumors, and most patients receive a combination of therapies, depending on their specific needs. ■ Surgery – The goal of surgery is to remove as much of the tumor as possible without damaging the surrounding brain tissue. At the very least, the surgeon will get a sample of the tumor for a biopsy, but in many cases the tumor can be removed. The biopsy reveals whether the tumor is cancerous or not. ■ Radiation therapy – Using X-rays, gamma rays or pro-

ton beams, radiation therapy either is used to shrink tumors before surgery or as a follow up to surgery to get rid of any residual cancer cells left. Some types of radiation are used on non-cancerous tumors as well. ■ Chemotherapy – Medications that kill cancer cells are often used after surgery to reduce the chance the tumor will grow and spread. ■ Targeted therapy – New medicines being tested in clinical trials work differently than standard chemotherapy. Instead of killing all cells, they target certain types of cells in an effort to stop tumors. ■ Watchful waiting – For slow-growing tumors, this approach involves regular monitoring of the tumor without actively removing it. For more information about treatment options for brain tumors at Fort Sanders Regional, call 865-673-3678 or visit fsregional.com.

Gamma Knife – a treatment option Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and Thompson Cancer Survival Center work together to offer the latest in surgical and nonsurgical brain tumor treatment options. “Thompson is just across the street from Fort Sanders, so we work together for radiation treatment and chemotherapy,” said Dr. Paul Peterson, a neurosurgeon at Fort Sanders. “Plus, we treat with the Gamma Knife, we do biopsies

and brain tumor removal.” Fort Sanders has the region’s only Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion unit, the most advanced and widely used radiosurgery treatment in the world, which uses focused radiation to target cancerous tumors precisely, without damaging nearby tissue. This technology is most often used on metastatic brain tumors and to supplement traditional brain surgery or in cases where

traditional surgery is not possible. Other advantages to Gamma Knife treatment include: ■ Typically the procedure is done in a one-day session. ■ Gamma Knife is non-invasive, minimizing surgical complications. ■ Recovery time is minimal allowing patients to return to their normal activities and lifestyle. ■ Multiple sites can be treated during one session.

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE: ONCOLOGY Fort Sanders Regional and Thompson Cancer Survival Center provide the region’s most comprehensive cancer care. From diagnosis to treatment to rehabilitation, we offer care options not available anywhere else in our region. Working together to provide the best patient care that’s Regional Excellence!

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