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Next phase of improvements at Lakeshore Park will provide access to Fort Loudoun

By Wendy Smith

Teacher adventure West Valley Middle School eighth-grade social studies teacher Dean Burress has always been fascinated by George Washington. But he didn’t fully appreciate the role our first president played in the country’s survival until attending the George Washington Teacher Institute.

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UT teams with UMC for clothing Mary Mahoney, assistant director of the University of Tennessee’s Center for Career Development and member of Bookwalter United Methodist Church, spends her days helping students prepare for life after graduation. A few years ago, she saw a need that wasn’t being addressed.

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“Mayor Rogero deserves compliments for insisting reforms in the KPD moonlighting policy go forward and no retribution occur against the officers who raised the issue,� writes the former mayor, Victor Ashe. For his take on UT athletics, lawsuit settlements and the District 18 state representative primary, check inside. Read Victor Ashe on page A-5

Day camp Day campers at HGTV UT Gardens made new friends this summer – some with two legs, some with more and some that slither on the ground. “Your Wild Front Yard� was one theme for the week as 4and 5-year-olds played naturerelated games and explored the gardens at UT’s Institute of Agriculture.

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Construction of the first phase of Lakeshore Park’s updated master plan technically began last year with the Hank RappÊ Playground, which opened last September. This September, construction will continue on improvements that will also appeal to grown-ups. The list is long. A kayak and canoe launch will provide non-motorized boat access along Fourth Creek, and a pier for sunning and fishing will allow park users to enjoy Fort Loudoun Lake. The park’s trail system will be expanded from two to four miles, including a boardwalk that will go through a lagoon created by the berm that protects the park’s shoreline. New trail sections will go along Lyons View Pike and through the wooded area in the northern corner of the park and along Fourth Creek. Others will provide better connectivity between ball fields, restrooms and other facilities. The new routes will provide options for walkers who wish to avoid hills, says Cardin Bradley, director of development for Lakeshore Park. Two large multipurpose fields in the center of the park will be appropriate for a variety of athletic uses, and the availability of water and power will allow them to be tented for special events. Additional parking and restrooms will be adjacent to the fields. Gardens on the hill above the upper baseball fields will also be appropriate for special events. For-

A view of Fort Loudoun Lake from the walking trail at Lakeshore Park

A map shows improvements that will be made to Lakeshore Park starting in September, as well as projects that will be added as more funds are raised. Photo by Wendy Smith

mal and informal gardens are planned, along with terraces, a sunken lawn, a service building and restrooms. The restoration of the original Lyons View overlook, in the northeast corner of the park, will also be part of the project. The existing chapel, located west of the lower baseball fields, will be converted to an open pavilion suitable for events and performances. Improvements will include a great hall, restrooms, parking, terraces and gardens. To page A-3

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Victor has kind words for Rogero

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Try Transit Week in Knoxville Knoxville Area Transit is sponsoring Try Transit Week through Saturday, July 16, featuring a variety of activities and events that will introduce new improvements to the system. A new East Superstop, a new neighborhood service bus and a new trip planning system will be rolled out, and Free

Ride Friday will give everyone the opportunity to try them all out fare-free. Wednesday, July 13, KAT will put a booth at the Market Square Farmers Market to give information and free transit-related items. At 2 p.m. Thursday, July 14, Mayor Madeline Rogero and

members of City Council will officially open the new East Superstop on Kirkwood Street and introduce KAT’s newest addition, a neighborhood service vehicle. All day Friday, July 15, rides will be fare-free as KAT introduces its new Google trip planning at katbus.com.

On Saturday, July 16, KAT is working with neighborhood groups to organize group rides into downtown for the Farmers Market. KAT will have a booth at the market to provide free passes home and other giveaways. Info: katbus.com or 865-637-3000.

Ron Williams, acclaimed artist, dies Family struggles to pay for funeral By Betty Bean Artist Ron Williams, whose sweeping mountain landscapes grace the walls of fine homes and galleries across America and abroad, died June 24 at Parkwest Medical Center of congestive heart failure. Two weeks later, his sister Elaine Ron Williams was struggling to at age 14 pay for his funeral. Part of the problem was that Williams was painfully shy and struggled with mental illness for most of his adult life. Artist Eric Sublett, a former gallery owner, said Williams, for all his talent, couldn’t deal with the business of art. “His main style was that of the Hudson River School, but he

Ron Williams’ painting in the foyer of Ruth White

homed in on the Smokies and was amazingly prolific and technically astute and about as good as it gets in that realm,� Sublett said. “But sometimes it gets pretty desperate out there. The ultimate reward is to sell something and use the money to live. You’re basically

so badly he’d rip himself off. He never saw much of a reward for all his work.� For decades, Williams was in and out of Eastern State (later Lakeshore Mental Health Institute), which he regarded as a refuge when life outside the gates became overwhelming. Elaine Williams said that some of her brother’s last outings were to Lakeshore Park, where he would reminisce about what used to be. “He was very upset about Lakeshore’s closing and was very concerned about the patients. He would point to where this building Mayor Tim Burchett’s home Photo by and that building used to be and said people with nowhere to go were ending up in jail.� Knox County Mayor Tim Burmaking something from nothing, chett, who has a Williams paintand somebody’s going to make you an offer. It gets easier the more ing in the foyer of his Westmoreyou do it, but Ron wasn’t able to land home, said that Williams had deal with all that and didn’t trust asked Burchett to help make sure anybody to do anything for him. Lakeshore patients were taken That meant he’d get himself into To page A-3 positions when he needed money

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West Valley teacher attends George Washington Institute West Valley Middle School eighth-grade social studies teacher Dean Burress has always been fascinated by George Washington. But he didn’t fully appreciate the role our first president played in the country’s survival until attending the George Washington Teacher Institute.

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Burress learned about the prestigious program late last year through a Twitter advertisement. After an application process that included an essay and letters of recommendation from other educators, he was accepted into a four-day program at Mount Vernon titled “Leadership and Legacy: Lessons from George Washington.� Approximately 20 educators from around the country attended the program.

COMMUNITY NOTES â– Bluegrass in Bearden, a campaign event for Marleen Davis, will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, at Bearden Beer Market. Local band Dixieghost will perform. Look for a cash bar and food trucks. Neighborhoods in County Commission District 4 include Blue Grass, Rocky Hill, Deane Hill, West Hills, Riverbend, Pond Gap, Bearden and Sequoyah Hills. â– Council of West Knox County Homeowners meets 7:15 p.m. each first Tuesday, Peace Lutheran Church, 621 N. Cedar Bluff Road. Info: cwkch.com. â– Family Community Education-Bearden Club meets 10 a.m. each third Tuesday, Central Baptist Bearden, 6300 Deane Hill Drive. Info: Shannon Remington, 927-3316. â– Family Community Education-Crestwood Club meets

Participants were housed in “quarters� on the Mount Vernon property and attended classes at the Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington. Dr. Denver Brunsman, an associate professor at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., led the intensive study. “I could’ve listened to him all day long,� says Burress. He was especially struck by Washington’s shifting beliefs about slavery. When Washington was young, he thought slaves were necessary for the productivity of plantations. But in his later years, when he kept over 300 slaves, he wanted to find a way to free them. It was a complicated process that would have required a permit from the Virginia Legislature, and half of the slaves were too old or infirm to survive on their own. Washington ultimately freed them in his will. None of the other founders did that, Burress says. His writings and his Mount Vernon estate are

10 a.m. each fourth Thursday, Grace Lutheran Church, 9076 Middlebrook Pike. Info: Ruby Freels, 690-8164. â– Fourth District Democrats meet 6 p.m. each fourth Tuesday, Bearden Library, 100 Golfclub Road. Info: Chris Foell, 691-8933 or foellmc@aol. com; Rosina Guerra, rosinag@ earthlink.net or 588-5250. â– Historic Sutherland Heights Neighborhood Association. Info: Marlene Taylor, 951-3773, taylor8246@bellsouth.net. â– Lyons View Community Club meets 6 p.m. each second Monday, Lyons View Community Center, 114 Sprankle Ave. Info: Mary Brewster, 454-2390. â– Third District Democrats meet 6 p.m. each third Thursday, Cedar Bluff Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Info: Liz Key, 201-5310 or lizkey1@gmail. com; Isaac Johnson, 310-7745 or ijohnso2@gmail.com. â– Toastmasters Club 802 meets 6:30 p.m. each Tuesday, Central Baptist Annex, 6310

both considered primary sources of information about Washington, so institute participants studied his farms, and even his distillery, to learn more about him. He was an experienced farmer who wanted to be a model for other local farmers, Burress says. “His main goal was not to be a leader and a hero, but to be the best farmer he could be.� After resigning his commission as Commander in

Chief of the Continental Army in 1783, Washington thought his leadership role was over. After he saw the problems facing the new government, he was convinced to attend the Constitutional Convention. Once again, he thought he was done. He agreed to serve as the country’s first president, but planned to serve just one term. He even had a farewell address prepared, Burress says. Again, he was persuaded to continue his leadership. “Looking at his writings, we saw that, for the most part, he was a very reluctant leader.� Now Burress has the task of incorporating what he’s learned into his curriculum. He’s considering teaching American Revolution and Foundations of Government units from Washington’s perspective. “After being part of this and learning what a huge influence he had, and how our country literally could not have survived without him, I think it’s so appropriate.�

Deane Hill Drive. Info: 802. toastmastersclubs.org.

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â– West Hills Community Association. Info: Ashley Williams, 313-0282.

â– Garden Market, New Life UMC, 7921 Millertown Pike. Hours: 4-7 p.m. second and fourth Mondays through September. Box dinners to go available. Info/vendor applications: 546-5153.

WVMS teacher Dean Burress takes in the sights in Washington, D.C. Photo submitted

â– West Knox Lions Club meets 7 p.m. each first and third Monday, 8529 Kingston Pike. Info: knoxvillewestknoxlions club.org. â– West Knox Republican Club meets 7 p.m. each second Monday at Red Lobster, 8040 Kingston Pike.

AREA FARMERS MARKETS â– Dixie Lee Farmers Market, Renaissance|Farragut, 12740 Kingston Pike. Hours: 9 a.m.noon Saturdays through Nov. 5. Info: dixieleefarmers market.com; on Facebook. â– Ebenezer Road Farmers Market, Ebenezer UMC, 1001 Ebenezer Road. Hours: 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays through late November. Info: easttn

â– Gatlinburg Farmers Market, 849 Glades Road, 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays through Oct. 8. â– Lakeshore Park Farmers Market, Lakeshore Park across from the Knox Youth Sports Building. Hours: 3-6 p.m. Fridays through October; 2-5 p.m. Fridays in November. Info: easttnfarmmarkets.org. â– Market Square Farmers Market, 60 Market Square. Hours: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 19. Info: marketsquarefarmersmarket.org.

community Lakeshore Park

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A large, landscaped parking lot that will provide additional parking for the playground, ballfields and special events will be built next to Bishop Field and Pilot Field. The lot will also provide access to picnic tables and pavilions near Fort Loudoun Lake. A capital campaign for park improvements will continue, even as the first phase of construction progresses. So far, $17 million of the $25 million goal has been raised. “This is just a beginning,� Bradley says. Another large pavilion, additional garden features and additional picnic areas will be added to the list of projects as funds are raised. Denark Construction Inc. estimates that the next phase of improvements will take 20 months. None of the existing park facilities will be closed during construction, but there may be temporary detours on trails as upgrades are made, she says. To make a gift to the Lakeshore Park Foundation, contact Bradley at 865-801-1000, or donate at www.lakeshoreparkknoxville.org/support-us.

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care of. When Burchett learned that Williams was a U.S. Navy veteran, he assigned his veterans’ services officer to the case and made some phone calls. Members of the Fulton High School Alumni Association got involved, and by the end of the day, the funeral was scheduled. Elaine Williams, who had spent several hot summer days on foot, knocking on doors and asking for help, was relieved when a graveside service was set for Tuesday, July 12. Those attending met at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on John Sevier Highway for a graveside service with full military honors conducted by the East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard. She hopes people will remember her brother for his caring heart as well as for his great talent. “Ron had faith. He’d given his life to the Lord and even as sick as he was, he was always concerned for others.� To see a sampling of Ron Williams’ work, go to https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpBYF7w7oHU.

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days. Info: on Facebook. ■“Shopping at the Farm� Farmers Market, Marble Springs, 1220 W. Gov. John Sevier Highway. Hours: 3-6 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 22. Info: marblesprings.net.

â– New Harvest Park Farmers Market, 4700 New Harvest Park Lane. Hours: 3-6 p.m. Thursdays. Info: knoxcounty.org/ farmersmarket; on Facebook.

â– Southern Railway Station Farmers Market, 300 W. Depot St. Hours: 3-6 p.m. Mondays. Info: southernstationtn.com; on Facebook.

â– Oak Ridge Farmers Market, Historic Jackson Square. Hours: 3 p.m.-sellout Wednesdays; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays through late November. Info: easttnfarmmarkets.org.

â– UT Farmers Market, UT Gardens, 2518 Jacob Drive. Hours: 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 19. Info: vegetables.tennessee.edu/ UTFM.html; on Facebook.

â– Seymour Farmers Market, lower parking lot of Seymour First Baptist Church, 11621 Chapman Highway. Hours: 7-11 a.m. Satur-

â– Maryville Farmers Market: Church Avenue. Hours: 9 a.m.-noon, Saturdays through Nov. 17. â– Maryville Farmers Market: First Baptist Maryville, 202

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ESPN explains Tennessee schedule Amazing what you can ticeably more difďŹ cult in learn from ESPN. October than on either end. This “lopsidedâ€? factoid was presented as monumental news, level 8, up there with the discovery of Marvin another planet or the recall of mayonnaise. West Oh my, the schedule might knock the Vols out of a national championOne of the great net- ship. That part is accurate. work’s analytical geniuses, Odds are it will. That’s what known for comprehensive schedules do. research, told us the TenSeptember is Appalanessee football schedule is chian State on a school unbalanced. The descrip- holiday, Virginia Tech in tive word was “lopsided,â€? the spectacular-to-be Batwhich is close to correct. tle at Bristol, Ohio U. (not The schedule appears more to be confused with Ohio like my physique, bulging in State) and the really big one the middle. against Florida. The Vol challenge is noOctober is when the boys

become men – at Georgia, at Texas A&M, home against Alabama. Even the open date is potentially threatening. If the Vols lose again to the Tide, a hangover is almost sure to follow. If the Vols win, it might take more than a couple of weeks to return to Earth. That sets up a tricky trip to South Carolina. Strange that ESPN and the world are just now noticing that Tennessee Novembers are rigged. For generations, UT teams have generally improved as they went along. November was a dependable time to enhance the season record. For coaches above the borderline, it was time to milk the cash cow, negotiate contract

extensions, gain signiďŹ cant raises and qualify for bowl bonuses. Indeed, there have been several Novembers to remember. Thirty-seven times since the Southeastern Conference was organized, Tennessee has won all its November league games. That was possible because the “Third Saturdayâ€? was in October. In November, in times past, there was unbelievable domination of Kentucky and Vanderbilt – 26 in a row over the Wildcats, 22 consecutive against the Commodores. If you want to dig deeper, UK defeated UT four times in 46 years. Vandy won four in 50. This

does skew late-season worksheets. Beginning at the SEC beginning, in 1933, Robert R. Neyland went 31-5 against league foes in November. Bowden Wyatt was only 10-10. For that and other reasons, he was asked to go away. Doug Dickey got off to a slow start but ended up with 12 victories in 19 SEC November games. Bill Battle ďŹ nished poorly but was 15-5 in his seven Novembers. John Majors’ Vols went 40-12 against conference opponents in November. He had an eight-year run where he didn’t lose late. Phillip Fulmer was the best of the bunch, 41-5.

Northeast survey reveals desires, needs The online survey of business availability in Northeast Knoxville is entering its ďŹ nal week. Your voice is important and we want to hear from you. Please invest ďŹ ve minutes to complete the survey monkey questionnaire – there are just 9 questions – so we will have a decent database to help launch a successful Economic Summit for the northeast quadrant this fall. The Chamber and Leadership Knoxville have said they will join us in that effort. So will the four BPAs active in our area. Sneak Preview: Here is how things are looking based on the ďŹ rst 100 respondents’ opinions we have received. Over 60 percent of you say you shop mainly at the East Towne business district and along the Broadway corridor. Less than 35 percent identify West Town and Turkey Creek as their

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main choice. That’s not surprising. We live in the East or Northeast part of the city and would rather shop and support businesses in our own backyard. If our survey could reach folks from the outlying areas in Knox County, as well as Grainger, Union, Campbell and Jefferson counties, not to mention South Knoxville, I bet that north-and-east local business numbers would be even higher. Who needs the trafďŹ c and hassles of the west side if you can ďŹ nd what you need out here? Over 65 percent of the survey respondents thus far assert that more retail

is needed out here. Where are the developers and entrepreneurs? Opportunities abound for restaurants and bakeries to higher quality clothing stores, especially for women – you know the majority who really control the purse strings in America – and other retail. More and better restaurants were speciďŹ cally identiďŹ ed as a need. Personally, I end up braving west trafďŹ c occasionally to visit a Bravo Italian or Carrabas or Hard Knox pizza, just to sample some varied avors. Meanwhile, locals stand in line on the weekends to get into Aubreys, Puleo’s or a nearby steak house. The Habaneros brothers have recently added a second restaurant just to handle the daily ow. Chefs, where are you? Bistro yourself out here. Many of the respondents identiďŹ ed greater health care as a need they would

dents want to see more pedestrian-friendly roads, a cleaner and better run mall (wake up Simon and your salvage holding company W.P.Glimcher!), as well as more family-run local businesses. Perhaps the Magnolia corridor revamp will jumpstart the effort there. The city engineers need to make upper Broadway easier to traverse by car and on foot, and so on. Meantime, please log on to your computer and take the survey. You can spare ďŹ ve minutes. The internet link is: surveymonkey. com/r/KCMR9X9. You can also reach it from my Facebook page. We’ll close that survey portal next week. Act now. Don’t just sit on your hands. Let’s take charge of our future. Let the Summit begin!

like to see fulďŹ lled. That varies from walk-in clinics and women’s-care or childcare centers to a full service hospital. We have been shortchanged ever since St. Mary’s (now Tennova) decided to chase the fatter insurance policies out west. Countless people have identiďŹ ed the old (caring) St. Mary’s as the place where they or their children were born or a loved one had surgery and attentive post-op care. The days of the good Sister hauling in one of Peyton’s passes have waned. Other respondents cite the need for greater care facilities to treat Alzheimer’s or dementia-related illnesses. They say UT services in that regard are backlogged and thus hard to access. Without attempting more than this short survey glimpse right now, I will say that some respon-

Nick Della Volpe is a lawyer who represents District 4 on the Knoxville City Council. Reach him at ndellavolpe@ gmail.com

All the above lost credit for one or more victories over Vanderbilt because the games were in December. As bad as was Derek Dooley’s coaching, his November record against SEC opponents was 8-4. Butch Jones is 8-4. The easy part of the typical Tennessee schedule is not easy. The Vols are often at a psychological disadvantage. Going back to Neyland, Kentucky and Vandy would hide behind their disappointments and wait in ambush, hoping to disrupt or spoil the Orange season. So it remains, forever and ever, amen. Marvin West welcomes reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com

GOSSIP AND LIES ■Steve Hall does not have my endorsement in District 18, even though he apparently sent out a mailer implying that. ■James Corcoran would be my choice if I voted in District 18, which I do not. ■And it speaks to the quality of candidates in that race that the only one I’ve not yet met is James Corcoran. ■Hey, Amy Brace! I met the new principal at Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy last week and she got my attention. Brace looked at her community school volunteers and said, “We don’t want anyone to come here with pity.� ■“Our kids are as smart as any others, and if some started in a hole, then we just have to work harder to pull them up.� ■Susan Espiritu is handing over her staff and students to a hard-nosed leader. And we’re going to have some fun this year! – S. Clark

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Horn or Pelot in District 5? Honoring school security officers of the year are: Security Chief Gus Paidousis, school board chair Doug Harris, Officer Frank Humphrey, Officer J. Gibson and interim superintendent Buzz Thomas.

School security officers honored Security Chief Gus Paidousis and interim Superintendent Buzz Thomas recognized two school security officers for outstanding service during the Board of Education meeting last week. Officers Frank Humphrey and J. Gibson were selected as officers of the year from more than 100 officers. Paidousis said 10 recruits are in the middle of a fiveweek training regimen and will graduate at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 28, at Fulton High School. Also, Knox County Board of Education has approved: West: Northshore Ele-

for $20,613 using general school funds; Pond Gap PTA to fund upgrades to playground for Sandra $47,600; Clark Amherst PTA to upgrade playground for $17,696. North: Refinishing the gym floor at Powell High mentary School to purchase School for $17,196.00 usand install Bermuda grass, ing school funds and Fulirrigation and fencing be- ton High to upgrade weight hind the school building for room with Lift Life Foun$39,200, using PTA funds dation grant not to exceed and business donations; $150,000. Hardin Valley Academy East: An agreement with to purchase technology for Pellissippi State Communi$99,987.93 using Haslam ty College for the academic Family Foundation funds; plan of the Career Magnet Rocky Hill Elementary Academy through August to purchase technology 2017; also amended lease

agreement for additional space for CMA; Chilhowee Elementary to receive a Focus Schools Grant for $81,884 to support gap closure. South: A ThinkCERCA partnership for student licenses and a professional development package for Mooreland Heights Elementary at a cost of $4,000; An agreement with Knox County and the city of Knoxville for a common wall between the Sarah Simpson Professional Development Center and the old South High School property, pending law director’s final approval.

Ex-senator Brock won’t attend GOP convention The East Tennessee Development District, along with the East Tennessee Human Resource Agency, celebrates 50 years at an awards banquet at the Museum of Appalachia in Norris on July 14. This agency has assisted many disadvantaged persons in the mid-east Tennessee area. ■Former U.S. Sen. Bill Brock, who lives in Annapolis, Md., is a former Republican National Committee chair, but he will not attend the Republican National Convention for the first time in over three decades. His son Oscar Brock was recently elected GOP National Committee member from Tennessee and is an alternate delegate. The senior Brock continues to be active for the GOP at other levels and is hosting a fund raiser for Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan in a few weeks. This writer is a delegate for Marco Rubio to the GOP convention and this week is serving on the platform committee in Cleveland, Ohio. ■In December 2017, five members of City Council rotate off due to term limits. They are Nick Della Volpe, Brenda Palmer, Nick Pavlis, Duane Grieve and Daniel Brown. People are already starting to look at running for these five seats. One of the most active is Lauren Rider, who lives

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in Old North Knoxville on East Scott Avenue and is eyeing the Della Volpe seat. A few weeks ago, I had lunch with her at Savelli’s on Sutherland and left impressed by her commitment and knowledge as well her dedication to service. Rider, 41, is married to neurologist Dr. Steven Rider, and they have two boys, Hagen, 7, and Finley, 8, who will be in Beaumont Magnet school this fall. She has lived in Knoxville since 2005 and works as the librarian at the Division Street campus of Pellissippi State. She met her husband at Indiana University Medical School, and she got her graduate degree in library science from the same university. She received her undergraduate degree in exercise science from Georgia State. In the 11 years she has lived here, she has been very active as president of Old North Knoxville from 2010 to 2014, as co-chair of the Broadway Corridor Task Force, on the Knoxville Neighborhoods Advisory Council for two terms, member of the Knox County Library Advisory Board and on the Knoxville public

property naming committee. She is a strong historic preservationist and received the 2011 Knox Heritage Ronald Childress Preservationist Award. Her other issues include greenways, infrastructure improvement and sidewalks. â– The House race in West Knox County for the District 18 seat now held by state Rep. Martin Daniel is becoming more heated as early voting beings this Friday. A debate was held last night between Daniel, James Corcoran, Steve Hall and Bryan Dodson. Hall has sent out two attack pieces on Daniel, and Daniel has responded with mailers reminding voters that Hall, along with then-Sen. Stacey Campfield, tried to sell Lakeshore Park. Daniel accuses Hall of wanting to increase his current state pension by 50 percent through one more term in the House. Hall also draws a city pension from his council service. Hall for four years was almost invisible, but he has started early in attacking Daniel. Daniel is reminding voters why they retired Hall two years ago. Also in the contest is Corcoran, who has impressed many observers with his calm, articulate approach. He is hindered by not having the campaign funds which the others have.

â– Ron Williams, Knoxville landscape artist, died June 24 at 69. While his death was not widely reported, his works represent the Hudson River stylized artist approach. They are in many homes across Knox County as well as our convention center. A talented and vigorous artist, he will be deeply missed. â– Mayor Rogero deserves compliments for insisting reforms in the KPD moonlighting policy go forward and no retribution occur against the officers who raised the issue. â– Thanks to poor management decisions by UT athletic director Dave Hart and others, UT has paid out over $4 million to settle lawsuits which they said they would vigorously defend when first filed. That assertion was a myth. It seems no one is being held to account for this. Will Hart simply get another pay raise? UT President Joe DiPietro will appoint a commission to review Title IX compliance. It is imperative this commission be totally objective and include persons free to ask questions. The commission must have staff to do the work. UT personnel must be instructed to cooperate and provide access to all documents. The meetings must be open to the public.

If the 5th District school board runoff had been held last fall, the debate would have started (and pretty much ended) with the question, “James McIntyre: for him or against him?� The controversial former superintendent changed the conversation when he announced in December that he was stepping down from his $228K (plus perks) job. But underlying issues still remain. Both Susan Horn and Buddy Pelot have relatives who have served in public office – state Rep. Jason Zachary is married to Horn’s Susan Horn cousin, and former City Council member Barbara Pelot is Buddy Pelot’s mother – but the candidates say that family ties have little to do with their reasons for running. Horn finished Buddy Pelot first in the three-way March primary with 4,364 votes, or 44.86 percent, narrowly missing the 50 percent plus one needed to avoid a runoff. Pelot got 2,932 votes, or 30.14 percent, nosing out third-place finisher Lori Ann Boudreaux, who had 2,431 votes for 24.99 percent. A longtime PTA stalwart and school volunteer, Horn is doing lots of door knocking and enjoys the support of PACE, the political action committee of the Knox County Education Association, and SPEAK, an organized group of teachers and parents who banded together to oppose corporate education reform and the high-stakes testing that accompanied it. Susan and Brad Horn have two daughters who attended Knox County schools. She said that working in her children’s schools got her interested in running for school board. “I’ve worked alongside teachers on the parents’ side for a long time, and I’ve seen some of the consequences of state reforms – how they’ve changed the overall atmosphere and environment in our schools over the past few years. That’s what led me to want to run.�

Betty Bean Pelot, an attorney whose given name is Reuben Nisbet Pelot IV, is the son of longtime West Knox dentist Reuben “Nib� Pelot (and Barbara, of course). He and his wife Judith have three daughters who have or currently are attending Knox County schools. Both have been actively involved in the PTA, and he decided to run after hearing that incumbent Karen Carson wasn’t going to seek re-election. He has gotten strong support from the city’s business elite, largely mirroring that of District 2 candidate Grant Standefer, who lost to former teacher Jennifer Owen in the primary. Pelot said the similarity between his contributor list and Standefer’s is because they share a common consultant, Gary Drinnen of Targeted Strategies. When asked how he will turn the March numbers around in the August election, he said his campaign will look for the most efficient ways to get the word out. Drinnen is known for massive amounts of direct mail. Pelot said he’s always had a deep interest in education (UT’s Bob Kronick, founder of Knox County Schools’ community schools movement, urged him to pursue a master’s in education rather than go to law school). “I’m not getting into this because I’ve got an agenda. I’m just pursuing excellence in education for all our kids in Knox County,� he said, echoing a McIntyre theme. “I’m an advocate in my career, and there are no attorneys on the board, so I can add something there, rather than just being another voice on the board.�

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Ron Ridenour and J.C. Donahue warm up the crowd at South Knoxville Senior Center’s Opry.

Gracie Bruner sings a country classic. Photos by S. Barrett

Louise McKinney stops by to hear her longtime friend Norine Pickel play guitar.

The South Knoxville Opry By Sara Barrett There wasn’t an empty spot in the parking lot last Thursday as folks parked along the curb of Martel Lane and hurried in to find a seat for South Knoxville Senior Center’s Opry. Two dozen musicians and singers were on the roster for the event, which is held at the center at 9 a.m. each Thursday. “Everyone is welcome to participate,� says South Knoxville Al Johnson Senior Center coordinator Janet Word. “Some who stop by play really, really well, and some don’t. But that’s OK. They all have a great time.� Those who perform bring their own instru-

ments, and each song – usually a gospel hymn or country classic – blossoms from a jam session that begins when the previous song ends. Al Johnson has been singing since he was a child but didn’t begin singing publicly until about a year ago. “I love the South Knoxville Opry, and I love country music. I’ve followed it since I was a kid,� says Johnson, who turned 90 on July 12. His favorite song to perform is “Pistol Packin’ Mama.� Gracie Bruner began singing as a way to deal with the death of her husband five years ago. “I went straight from the farm to the music scene,� Bruner says with a smile. Before she walks onstage to sing, she breaks into dance while the guitarists strum an instrumental. “Most of the people out here playing today have

played in groups all their lives,� she continues, after she renders a Tammy Wynette classic. “When I turned 75, I was encouraged to sing with a friend, and now here I am.� The number of musicians grew to the point of a second group performing in another area of the center. Donuts and coffee were served, and the audience was encouraged to sing along. Info: www.knoxcounty.org/seniors/south_knox.php

SENIOR NOTES â– Cumberland Estates Recreation Center 4529 Silver Hill Drive 588-3442

Offerings include: Senior Walkers, 10:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. â– Frank R. Strang Senior Center 109 Lovell Heights Road 670-6693 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Register for: Fashion and Makeup Day, noon Wednesday, July 13; presented by LeeAnn Hasemeyer and Amy Stokes. Veterans Services, 11 a.m. Thursday, July 14; RSVP to 215-5645. Meet the Expert: Rebecca Abbott, noon Wednesday, July 20; topic: seniors’ wills, trusts, end-oflife issues and current laws. ■John T. O’Connor Senior Center 611 Winona St. 523-1135 knoxseniors.org/oconnor. html Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Offerings include: card games, billiards, senior fitness, computer classes, bingo, blood-pressure checks 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Register for: AARP Driver Safety Program, Wednesday-Thursday, July 20-21; info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822. Facebook class, 10 a.m.noon Thursday, July 21; cost: $15. Galaxy/Android phone or tablet class, 10 a.m.-noon TuesdayWednesday, July 19-20; cost: $25. ■Larry Cox Senior Center 3109 Ocoee Trail 546-1700 Monday-Friday Hours vary Offerings include: exercise programs; bingo; arts and crafts classes. ■Knox County Senior Services City County Building 400 Main St., Suite 615 215-4044 Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. ■CAC Office on Aging 2247 Western Ave. 524-2786 knoxooa@knoxseniors.org

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A good, true friend Give her a share in the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the city gates. (Proverbs 31: 31) Long years ago when I was in grammar school, I learned that the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament had 31 chapters and that the 31st chapter had 31 verses. So, the teacher explained, since 31 was also the maximum number of days in a month, every person on the planet could claim the verse from that chapter in Proverbs that corresponded with their birthday. I went home that afternoon and looked up Proverbs 31. My birthday is the first day of the month, and so my verse said, by way of introduction, “The words of King Lemuel. An oracle that his mother taught him:� Well, that was pretty disappointing for me! Beginning with the 10th verse, however, the words of King Lemuel are an acrostic poem about the capable wife. It is an ode, really, extolling her virtues, wisdom, industriousness, good business sense, faithfulness to her husband, generosity and happy children. In 1984, when I moved to New Jersey, my new nextdoor neighbor came over to chat. As we exchanged information about ourselves, I told her that I was a musician and what denomination I belonged to, and she immediately told me the church I should visit first. So the next Sunday, we went to the church she had recommended and took our 2-year-old Jordan to the toddlers’ class, where a wise woman said, “You should meet my friend Anne.� I followed her instructions, and the rest is history. Even though John and Anne still live in New Jersey, we are still best friends and visit each other as often as we can. King Lemuel described my Anne to a T!

Day campers at Middlebrook Pike UMC’s Camp Big Fish have a lively good time. Shown are, back row, counselors Michael Oppizzi, Caleb Hill, Briana Byars, Faith Hanning and, with arms raised, Rivers Bampfield; in front of counselors, Ethan Miller, Gabriel McDaniel, Ana Lou Lott, Will Delong, Ava Wilson, Luke Keebler and, hidden, Chloe Randolph; next row, Violet Easterly, Elise Blakeman, Leon Kericho, Braden Van Dyke, Britton Schnell, Isaac Lee, Ruthie Wilson, Declan Morales, Harper Wehrenberg, Maddie Miller, Kaylee Yoder, Ethan McMurray and Abi Arthur; front row, Addie Mahan, Corbin Peterson, Nathan Myers, Carter McCallum, Rylee Taylor, Colton Reynolds, Alden Pierce and Arielle Buxton; on pavement in front, Ryan Irwin, Ellie Nuywen and Waylon Grimer. Photo by Carol Z. Shane

Camp Big Fish at Middlebrook Pike UMC By Carol Z. Shane At Middlebrook Pike United Methodist Church’s Camp Big Fish, the fun and games never stop. Swarms of kids giggle, play “Duck, Duck, Splash� with a bucket and a sponge, shoot basketball in the gym, dash around the playground and just generally have the time of their lives, all under the watchful-yet-easy eyes of young adult supervisors. Known as Tennessee’s largest Christian summer day camp, and offering an after-school version during the academic year, Camp

Big Fish originated in Chattanooga. This summer three camps are hosted there, and two are held in Knoxville, with the other at Farragut Presbyterian Church. The popular program features plenty of activities and learning. “From field trips to swimming, praise and worship time to theme days, our summer camps are designed to be safe and fun with the purpose of all involved growing in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ,� describes the website. Robert Butler is the Knoxville-area senior di-

rector for Camp Big Fish. A former middle-school math teacher, he first grew interested in the camp when his wife suggested helping out as a summer activity. Now, three years later, he’s full time. It’s a great fit for him, he says, because “I like spending time with people in various walks of life and with the kids all going through different stages.� He enjoys “sharing wisdom and insight through Bible studies but also getting to play!� Gifted in mimicry and with a certain theatrical flair, so far this year

Bookwalter UMC partners with Smokey’s Closet By Carol Z. Shane Mary Mahoney, assistant director of the University of Tennessee’s Center for Career Development and member of Bookwalter United Methodist Church, spends her days helping students prepare for life after graduation. She’s well versed in a variety of channels such as internships and job fairs that can open up opportunities in the working world.

FAITH NOTES ■Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, 701 Merchant Drive, will host Vol For Life Inky Johnson delivering an inspirational talk followed by a free showing of the movie “Woodlawn� 6 p.m. Sunday, July 17. Open to the entire community. Info: 688-4343. ■Westside Unitarian Universalist Church, 616 Fretz Road, holds meditation services 6:30 p.m. each second and fourth Wednesday. Includes quiet reflection, simple music and readings. Info: westsideuuc. org.

A few years ago, she saw a need that wasn’t being addressed. “We’d heard students say they needed clothing,� she says. “Suit jackets, pants, things like that.� Good-looking business clothing is indeed pricey, and college students generally aren’t known for their bulging wallets. Thus was born Smokey’s Closet, named for the school’s mascot. The first year, says Mahoney, “We had collected quite a good amount. The students started lining up an hour before the time frame. Literally in a couple of hours we had given away all the clothes we’d collected.� The need was even greater than she and her colleagues had anticipated. And there was another problem: storage space. “We were in an old dorm,� Mahoney says. “We had lots of extra space.� But when her offices were relocated, that space shrunk considerably, so Mahoney approached her church for help. The folks at Bookwalter

UMC were glad to set up a rack in the fellowship hall, and they’ll be collecting clothing through Aug. 7. Items needed include: full suits (coats with matching pants or skirt); contemporary suit jackets or blazers; shirts/blouses to wear underneath a suit coat; dress slacks; skirts in darker colors such as black, brown or dark gray; ties; new dress socks and nylons; shoes. To donate gently used, good quality, clean, readyto-wear business clothing to Smokey’s Closet, call 865974-5435 or Bookwalter UMC at 865-689-3349.

Butler has shown up as both Luke Skywalker and Captain Jack Sparrow – impressively pulling off Johnny Depp’s lazy British accent – on special theme days. He enjoys using all his available talents to enhance the campers’ experiences. “I’m able to share my faith,� he says. “I feel like the Lord put this before me.� The program is expanding, and its leaders are setting their sights next on Nashville. “It’s grown significantly,� says Michael Oppizzi, who oversees the counselors at the Middlebrook Pike location. “Three years ago, 80 kids was a big day. Now 100 is a small day!� Info: www.campbigfish. org

VBS NOTES ■Bearden UMC, 4407 Sutherland Ave., 6-8 p.m., July 18-21. Theme: “Cave Quest.� Info/registration: beardenumc.org. ■Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, July 28-31. Times: 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. Sunday during the combined church service. A covered dish lunch will follow the Sunday service at 11:30. Info: 6901060 or beaverridgeumc.org.

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Camping in the UT Gardens Day campers at HGTV UT Gardens made new friends this summer – some with two legs, some with more and some that slither on the ground.

Sara Barrett Camp buddies Davis Berry, Flossie Burnett and Trip Anderson thoughtfully observe a bee resting on a flower.

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“Your Wild Front Yard� was one theme for the Mia Owens recently signed to play volleyball at Fisk University week as 4- and 5-yearin Nashville. Mia is the daughter of Missey Owens and is a 2016 olds played nature-related graduate of Bearden High School. She lettered all four years at games and explored the Bearden and graduated in May with a 3.0 GPA. Attending the gardens at UT’s Institute of signing with Mia were her sister Morgan Zacheretti, brother-inAgriculture. law Nick Zacheretti and nephew Roman. Photo submitted A highlight of the camp, according to HGTV UT Gardens’ education director Derrick Stowell, was a corn snake the students observed eating its lunch. Two area youths were “Research shows getselected to play in the 2016 ting children outside reRipken Futures Game Powduces their stress levels ered by Under Armour. Jacob Duncan of Halls and Walker Strange of Bearden will play on Team Passion at the event. ■Fulton High School Class of The game will be played 1966 50th reunion, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, Calhoun’s on at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, Duncan Strange the River, 400 Neyland Drive. at The Ripken Experience Cost: $25. Reservations deadAberdeen Powered by Un- game live on MLB.com. line: July 15. Reservations/payder Armour youth complex Team Passion will be ment: Fulton High School 1966 in Maryland. The game will managed by two-time World Reunion, c/o Doug Welch, 890 feature 24 of the nation’s top Series champion and 1990 Hansmore Place, Knoxville, TN 12-year-old youth baseball National League Rookie of 37919. Info: Dougwelch1948@ talents. Fans can watch the the Year David Justice.

Ripken Futures Game to feature Knoxville players

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says Jollay. Students were encouraged to watch insects and count blossoms and vegetables on the plants. Jollay led the campers in naturethemed songs during indoor breaks. UT Gardens offers many different camps for summer and for all age groups. Themes focus on fossils, worms, fruits and veggies and even chemistry in the UT Gardens volunteer Elaine garden. Info: https://tiny. Jollay leads campers in a song utk.edu/gogardencamp. while they cool off indoors.

yahoo.com. ■Knoxville Central High School Class of 1966 50th reunion, Saturday, Oct. 8, Beaver Brook Country Club. Info: Gail Norris Kitts, gnkitts@ yahoo.com. ■Bearden High School Class of ’66 reunion is Oct. 14 at Hunter Valley Farm. Info: Joe Bruner, 399-5951 or jobruner01@yahoo.com.

Free dental sealant clinics in July The Knox County Health Department will offer a free dental sealant clinic each Tuesday and Thursday in July at the InterFaith Health Clinic, 315 Gill Ave. KCHD will provide the dental sealants to individuals between the ages of 6 and 21 years old. Individuals do not have to be an InterFaith patient to receive these services, nor will they become an established InterFaith patient after receiving sealants. Appointments are required. Info/appointments: 215-5157.

Written by Marc Talbert and Illustrated by Betsy James

CHAPTER ONE: “Gross!� Nick made a face. “How many worms did he eat?� “Sixty-two,� answered his best friend Clay. “In thirty seconds. He didn’t chew. See?� Nick leaned from where he sat on the porch steps to see better. Clay pulled the

and makes them more environmentally conscious,� says Stowell. “It is good for them to explore the garden on their own, with some supervision.� Volunteer Elaine Jollay, who usually helps with maintenance and pulling weeds in the flower beds, has spent some time helping with camp this summer and agrees with Stowell. “I think children need to see things and notice things without just walking by,�

book away, not wanting Nick too close. Clay hated sharing anything but trouble. “Where do they get that stuff!� Nick said, unable to look any longer. Clay grinned. “If you thought that was gross ...� He flipped carefully through The

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it and twisted in the air. The grass reared up like a snapped blanket. Nick landed flat on his back, knocking the wind from him. The book lay beyond his hand. He heard an “Ooof!â€? on his other side and turned to see Clay’s feet thumping the ground near his head. Nick tried to sit but couldn’t. He tried to breathe, but his throat felt like a straw collapsed from sucking too hard. Desperate now, and gasping for breath, Nick struggled once more to sit. Clay moaned as he pulled himself onto his hands and knees and wobbled toward the book. With a tremendous grunt, Nick reared up and threw himself toward the book, blocking Clay. Just as Nick was about to snag the book, Clay grabbed one of his feet. He yanked, pulling Nick backwards. Nick tried kicking, but Clay glommed on to his other foot. Nick felt as helpless as a worm on a wet sidewalk. Nick went limp and groaned. “All I want to do is look at it.â€? A wave of anger washed over him. “You’ve been a real creep about this book. And you know what? It’s not so great. It’s just about lot of losers doing lame things. And they’re mostly adults. A-number-one dolts? Get it?â€? “Oh yeah?â€? Clay said. He tightened his grip on Nick’s feet. “Yeah. How about the man who’s tattooed everywhere except between his toes. Gimme a break! Or the woman who paid six million dollars for a wedding dress. Come on! We could write a more interesting book than that!â€? “More interesting than the fattest model in the world?â€? Nick winced, picturing her. “Definitely. Let go and I’ll give you back your stupid book. Cross my heart ‌â€? Clay let go and they both sat up. Nick reached for the book and, holding it as if it were disgusting, handed it to Clay. Clay checked it for damage. Satisfied, he said, “You know what? You’re right. We should write our own book.â€? Nick nodded. “And make all the records in our book belong to us.â€? Clay grinned. “Hey! That’s a great idea!â€? He stood on shaky legs. “What record should we try for first?â€? (To be continued.)

Text copyright Š 2012 Avi. Illustrations copyright Š 2012 Timothy Bush. Reprinted by permission of Breakfast Serials, Inc., www.breakfastserials.com. No part of this publication may be reproduced, displayed, used or distributed without the express written permission of the copyright holder.

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the Rotary guy Tom King, tking535@gmail.com

News from Office of Register of Deeds

Rotarians of the Year Richard Bettis. Robin Easter. Ed Engel. Dan Hipsher. All four are Rotarians who are members of four different clubs, and all four have been selected as their respective club’s Rotarian of the Year. Let’s find out why they were Richard Bettis Robin Easter honored. director of Robin Easter Richard Bettis of First Citizens Bank is a Design. Bearden Rotary’s anpast president of Bearden Rotary and has been in nual award is given to the club for nine years. a newer club memThe club selected him for ber who, in his or the honor because of his her personal and life, leadership and work on its professional the recent 2016 Game Show exemplifies Night fundraiser. The qualities of Rotary’s club raised approximately “Four Way Test� and em$20,000 for the projects bodies the Rotary motto it supports. Bettis also is of “Service Above Self.� part of the team that reads This year, Easter re-deto students at Pond Gap signed the club logo for Elementary School and its Centennial Celebration works at Free Flu Shot and designed the Centennial banners that hung on Saturday. Robin Easter is a Gay Street and the Henley member of the Rotary Street Bridge, among othClub of Knoxville. She is er things. Ed Engel of the Rotary the owner and creative

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Dan Hipsher

Club of Turkey Creek Sunset heads the club’s major fundraiser, is the organizer and direct link to Farragut High School students who are selected for the club’s annual technical scholarships and is a founding member of the club. Engel was the first president of the club and members call him “our Rotarian encyclopedia.� Engel is a business adviser and owns “Seniors Helping Seniors.� Dan Hipsher of Graphic Creations Inc. is past president of the Rotary Club of Knoxville Breakfast. He was selected

because “he has led, sponsored or participated in virtually every club activity and project since becoming a member in 2010.� Among Hipsher’s accomplishments are: organized and managed the District 6780 Golf Tournament from 20142017 and was instrumental in the club receiving its first-ever District grant for playground renovation at Blue Grass Elementary School in 2014 and its second District grant in 2015 for media equipment at the same school. He is a graduate of the District Leadership Academy. Hipsher also traveled to Kenya as part of a needs assessment team for life-skills training for school-age children. He is currently working on the club’s first-ever global grant in partnership with the Rotary Club of Farragut to deliver the training program in Kenya.

BIZ NOTES ■Dr. Karthi Namasivayam has joined the Helen Ross McNabb Center as the adult medical director. He will oversee medical practice and policy for all adult psychiatric services at the center. Namasivayam received his bachelor’s degree in medicine at Karnataka Medical College in India and completed his residency at University of Pennsylvania. He is board certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He has lived in and served East Tennessee for nearly 10 years. ■Enrichment Federal Credit Union has announced these promotions:

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Donsbach

â– Nancy Donsbach of West Knoxville is chief operations officer. She was formerly the vice president of human resources and branch operations. â– Jeremy Hodges of South Knoxville is chief financial officer. He was formerly the Enrichment retirement and investment services advisor.

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â– John Merritt of Powell is chief information officer. He was formerly vice president of information technology and facilities. â– Laurie Craig of Karns is assistant vice president of human resources. â– Other promotions: Beth Chancey, Clinton, is vice president of accounting; Mark

Real estate markets heat up By Sherry Witt On the heels of a very healthy spring, local real estate and lending markets c ont i nued on an upward curve in June, producing Witt 1,340 property sales in Knox County – 128 more transfers than in May and 167 more than last June’s number. The total value of land sold also rose as around $304 million worth of real estate was transferred in the county, compared to $268 million in May. Although there were more actual transfers this June than last, the aggregate value of those properties did not reach the level of June 2015, when $345 million worth of land was sold. Mortgage lending saw a significant bump in June as nearly $460 million was loaned against real property in Knox County, well over $100 million ahead of May’s

total. Like real estate sales, however, mortgage markets came up just short of the level recorded last June when local lending reached $483 million. The largest property transfer recorded during June was the sale of multiple parcels in Shady Glen subdivision on Northshore Drive. The lots were purchased by Ball Homes for a total price of $3.834 million. The most notable mortgage transaction was a loan of $28.75 million, financing property along the South Knox riverfront at the corner of Henley Street and Blount Avenue. The second quarter has come to a close, and we have now reached the halfway point of 2016. As of June 30, property transfers are running moderately ahead of the pace set in 2015, with just over 800 more sales being recorded this year than last. On the mortgage side, lending is almost identical to 2015 levels, as $1.942 billion has been borrowed against real estate this year, compared to $1.936 billion during the first half of 2015.

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Hembree, Clinton, is assistant vice president of member business loans; and Felicia Langley, Wartburg, is assistant vice president of consumer/ indirect lending.

■Signups for coed and men’s recreational fall softball leagues are open until 5 p.m. Monday, July 25. Area churches, businesses and other organizations are invited to participate. Cost: $325 per team. Info/registration: townoffarragut.org/ register; Alden Rosner, 218-3373, or Ashley Lanham, 2183376; in person at Farragut Town Hall.

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Mozingo gears up for inaugural football season CAK’s new football coach, Travis Mozingo, has been busy building the Warriors up physically, mentally, and spiritually for the upcoming season. Summer workouts are yielding great results that should be evident this fall when the Warriors take the field. Earlier this spring, Mozingo shared his thoughts about joining the CAK staff. “We conducted an extensive search and are very confident that we have found the right person to lead our football program,” Athletic Director John East said. “Throughout the interview process, Coach Mozingo communicated a vision that’s closely aligned with CAK. He comes from a similar institution, where he had success and made a tremendous impact on and off the field. We are excited to add Coach Mozingo to our staff.” Mozingo, 41, most recently served as the defensive coordinator at Mt. Paran Christian School in Kennesaw, Georgia, where they won the state championship in 2014. During his three seasons at Mt. Paran, the Eagles have tallied a record of 33-5. “I am genuinely excited about the opportunity to serve the families at

CAK,” Mozingo said. “There is obviously a tradition of excellence on the football field, but what excites me more is the opportunity to partner with the faculty and staff to impact the young men of CAK.” Mozingo’s life philosophy centers around accepting responsibility, leading courageously and enacting justice on behalf of others. “I believe the Christian walk has tremendous parallels to coaching – themes like servantleadership, accountability, humility and love will be the everyday language of our coaching staff – no different than what you would hear in an individual or corporate worship setting,” Mozingo said. In 2001, Mozingo started the football program at Shiloh Hills Christian School where he served as head coach for four years. Prior to Mt. Paran, Mozingo served as defensive coordinator for four years at Lambert High School in Suwanee, Georgia, and assistant coach at Sequoyah High School in Canton, Georgia. Mozingo played offensive lineman at Division III Maranatha Baptist University.

Rebecca Story named Gatorade Track and Field Athlete of the Year It seems like every time Rebecca Story laces up her shoes, she sets a new record and wins another race. This spring, Story won three individual state championships and was a member of a winning relay team at the Class A/AA state meet in Murfreesboro. Last month Story was named Tennessee’s Gatorade girls track and field athlete of the year. The eight-time state champion is the first athlete from CAK to receive the honor in any Rebecca Story sport. Most recently, Story placed fourth in the prestigious Brooks PR Invitational in Seattle with a personal-best 2-mile time of 10 minutes, 11.24 seconds. The time ranked sixth in the country this season among high schoolers. Story, who boasts a 4.27 GPA in the classroom, also ranks No. 8 nationally in the 3200 (10:16.72), No. 26 in the mile (4:51.72) and No. 79 in the 1600 (4:52.66). Story’s 3200 time, set in April at the Arcadia Invitational in California, broke the Tennessee state record.

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“I am a firm proponent that an institution’s overall success is directly correlated to the teachers that occupy the classrooms,” Mozingo wrote in his presentation to CAK. “That stated, I believe that an educator’s duty should be to provide an atmo-

CAK’s Davis Shore named All-USA Golfer of the Year CAK junior Davis Shore has had a very successful start to his high school golf career. After claiming his second straight state championship for the Warriors last fall, Davis went on to win the Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational in Spartanburg, S.C., in September and the Jones Cup Junior Invitational in Sea Island, Ga., in December. He also secured top-five finishes at The Junior Players Championship and The Junior Invitational at Sage Valley while adding Top 20s at the Thunderbird International and the Polo Junior Golf Classic. Currently, Shore sits at No. 7 in the AJGA Polo Rankings. When USA Today High School Sports published its ALL-USA Boys Golf Team in June, Shore was named the male player of the year. The honor was awarded based on performance and level of competition primarily at the high school level. Junior golf success was a secondary consideration, and those who did not compete regularly for their high school were not considered. This summer Shore will look to qualify for the U.S. Junior Amateur for a third consecutive season. He has advanced through stroke play and into the match play portion of the event each of the past two years.

New digs for CAK’s PreK! Exciting things are happening in the Preschool department at CAK. The classrooms - formerly housed in a separate facility - are being relocated within the main elementary school building! The Preschool program is now neighbors to the Kindergarten classrooms making for an easy transition and a true classroom experience. The students will encounter the strong, faith-based curriculum that has been taught and proven to provide great steps into reading, math and social skills ... all crucial to preparedness for the next step. A typical day includes exposure in one of the following areas: music, art, Spanish, library and physical education, plus an emphasis on Biblical principles. Spots are still

sphere that is conducive to learning and thought provoking for the teacher and student alike.” Mozingo and his wife, Beth, have been married for 17 years and have three children: Madeline, 15; Mackenna, 13; and Maddox, 9.

available, but on a limited basis; visit the CAK website for more information and to begin the application process. School starts soon!

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Council approves Pavlis ordinance on loan companies By Betsy Pickle SoKno – and the rest of Knoxville – is one step closer to prohibiting the clustering of “alternative financial services.� City Council passed, on first reading, an ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code to identify the zoning districts in which alternative financial services are permitted and establish standards for their location. It would require that AFS companies be at least 1,000 feet from each other and 1,000 feet from any residential neighborhood. Council member Nick Pavlis, who represents South Knoxville, sponsored the ordinance after numerous constituents contacted him about their concern over

the cluster of such businesses on Chapman Highway. Often described as “predatory,� they make loans or extend credit to people who can’t get approved by traditional banks, but they usually charge exorbitant interest rates that make the loans nearly impossible to pay off. They can include “check-cashing outlets, money transmitters, car title lenders, payday loan stores, pawnshops and rent-toown stores,� according to the Metropolitan Planning Commission. SoKno has seen a proliferation of such businesses along Chapman recently, and many neighborhood groups have expressed concern about the message this sends to visitors about the health of the

South Knoxville economy. City Council requested in December 2014 that the MPC consider and make a recommendation about zoning limitations for AFS businesses. In mapping them, MPC noted that clusters of the businesses exist along Clinton Highway, Broadway, Chapman Highway, Magnolia Avenue and Kingston Pike, with the highest number around the intersection of Clinton Highway and Merchant Drive. Pavlis had encouraged constituents to attend last week’s council meeting to show support for the ordinance and to make their feelings known. Several South Knoxvillians were in the audience, though perhaps not the number neighbor-

hood leaders had expected. Terry Caruthers and Jim Brady, both of Colonial Village, had signed up to speak but almost didn’t get a chance. Mayor Madeline Rogero, trying to run the meeting efficiently, had already received a unanimous vote in favor and moved on before at-large member George Wallace asked to reconsider because he hadn’t noticed what the ordinance was. Wallace said he has concerns, based on input from city Law Director Charles Swanson, that the city will be sued if it tries to impose restrictions. The atmosphere in the Large Assembly Room at the City County Building got a bit testy as council members debated the action.

When the floor was opened for comments, Caruthers pointed out that other cities have imposed similar regulations. Brady said that with Chapman Highway being the main corridor from the Great Smoky Mountains into downtown Knoxville, AFS companies present a negative image of South Knoxville and the city as a whole. Pavlis said that the clustering of AFS entities was disheartening to South Knoxvillians, who had fought to recover from the long closure of the Henley Bridge and its financial effects. Council voted again, and Wallace changed his vote, but the result was the same. The ordinance will have a second reading on July 19.

KnoxMakers boosts STEM By Shannon Carey There’s a brand-new place to let your creative juices flow in South Knoxville. KnoxMakers, a nonprofit makerspace, has moved into the first floor of the East Tennessee Technology Access Center off Martin Mill Pike, bringing people from all walks of life access to high-tech tools, creative equipment and classes covering just about everything under the sun. But wait. What’s a makerspace? It’s a community center where people create and collaborate to make things. What things? Anything they can imagine. “I think one of the things that makes this so interesting is that it means different things to different people,� said KnoxMakers creative director Issac Merkle. “For some, it’s access to tools. If you live in an apartment or can’t afford them, you can join the makerspace and use the tools here. There

are also those for whom the point is learning opportunities. We have workshops every week, and the ability to cross-train with others is amazing. For others, it’s a social avenue. These are people who would not go to the sports bar. It’s a place to be that’s not home or work.� KnoxMakers has been around for six years. The first makerspace was located in the Tech2020 Industrial Park in Oak Ridge. The move to South Knoxville has allowed the group to more than triple their space, adding a sewing and crafts area and a classroom. It’s also more convenient for UT students and underserved populations. “When I first moved to Knoxville, South Knox was where I landed,� said Merkle. “I always thought it was cool. This is like a homecoming for me. I think it’s awesome to get this stuff into this area of town and hopefully get people around us to come in and use it.�

“This stuff� includes several workstations that cover electronics, woodworking, metalworking and crafting. Tools available include a MendelMax 1.5 3-D printer, industrial vacuum chamber, MIG and TIG welders, laser cutter, professional embroidery machine, wood and metal lathes, drill press, fully-equipped soldering station and more. Recent classes have included stained glass, vacuum forming, Arduino and Raspberry Pi, soldering and home automation. KnoxMakers welcomes newcomers and nonmembers, but members get a key and 24/7 access to the space. The general rate is $50 per month with seniors and students at $20 per month. There is also a $75 sponsorship rate that includes two memberships at a discount. A group of volunteers has spent the last month moving equipment and upgrading the new space, adding air conditioning and ven-

tilation and improving the electrical infrastructure to accommodate welders. KnoxMakers president Doug Laney said he hopes makerspace will “unlock creativity� in the same way that the Internet did. “The Internet did a lot to unlock curiosity,� Laney said. “The space between not knowing something and knowing something is now very small. We have access to the collective knowledge of humanity in our pockets. One thing that this space does is make the space between wanting to make something and making something smaller. “Do-it-together is actually better than do-it-yourself. There are things that we have accomplished collectively that we could not have accomplished individually.� Some KnoxMakers members have gone on to market the inventions they created in the space. Two used 3-D

KnoxMakers communications director Emilee Sawicki tests out the drill press at the new makerspace in South Knoxville. Photos by S. Carey

KnoxMakers creative director Issac Merkle does electrical work at the soldering station in the group’s new South Knoxville facility.

printing to make marketable products and another is set to appear on “Shark Tank� with an exercise machine. “We want to be the nexus for creative and technical and entrepreneurial people in Knoxville,� said Laney. “We want to be the place where they get together and all those creative collisions

happen. We place a lot of value on the community we have. The larger and more diverse it is, the better it is.� KnoxMakers is planning an open house event to celebrate the grand opening of their new space. Details will be announced soon. Info: www.knoxmakers. org.

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‘Dealers in rare things and fine jewelry’

John W. Hope (1842-1914). Civil War veteran John Hope reorganized his father’s Gay Street jewelry store in 1868 in partnership with Fred Miller. Photos

John W. W Hope (1842-1914) When Col. J.C. Woodward liquidated his extensive real estate development in Lexington, Ky., in 1890 and moved to Knox County, he purchased the Fountain Head Hotel and Resort. He enhanced the park adjoining the hotel and impounded the lake nearby. He also established the Fountain Head Land Co. and

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advertised residential lots with “easy transportation, pure water, beautiful trees and a pleasant climate� in the local papers. The post office soon renamed the suburb Fountain City to avoid confusion with Fountain Head in Sumner County. Among the first to purchase lots there and build summer homes or to establish permanent residence in the suburb were Col. J.C. Williams, coal magnate; Sol H. George, department store owner; and John W. Hope, prominent Gay Street jeweler. Perhaps the most interesting of these choices of a home site was that of John W. Hope since he was the grandson of famous architect Thomas Hope (1757-1820). An ability to choose building sites seems to have passed down through the generations. Thomas Hope, an English architect and furniture builder who had trained in London, moved to Knox County in 1785. His first local project was Francis Alexander Ramsey’s elegant two-story Georgian-style home at Swan Pond, built of locally quarried marble and completed in 1797. A decade later, Hope built “Trafalgar� for planter John Kain, overlooking the Holston River (1806), and Charles McClung’s Federal-style

Hope Brothers Jewelers (c. 1930). The store and its iconic ornamental clock were downtown landmarks for many years. CMMHC, Thompson Collection, N-3848

“States View� at Ebenezer in West Knox County (1812). Hope also built Dr. Joseph C. Strong’s house, on the corner of State Street and Cumberland Avenue, which was later named “Maison de Sante� (1812). Some attribute the original design of the James Park House on Cumberland Avenue to Hope, and several payments Hope received from Thomas Humes, builder of the Lamar House Hotel, indicate that he may have participated in the hotel’s design. Ramsey House and States View still stand as evidence of Thomas Hope’s architectural expertise, and both are on the National Register of Historic Places. Blount Mansion still displays some of his elegant furniture. John W. Hope’s father, David Large Hope (1799-1869), was born at the Ramsey Plantation in 1799. He married Mary E. Welsh, and they became parents of several

children, including our subject, John William Hope, on Dec. 27, 1842. After attending the common schools, John apprenticed himself to his father, a silversmith. He traveled to Atlanta early in the Civil War (1861-1865) to enlist in the Georgia 1st Regiment of Regulars (CSA) and was stationed at Fort Pulaski until the Battle of Manassas. After that battle, he transferred to Gen. Rogers’ Virginia Cavalry. He was captured at Culpeper Courthouse and imprisoned at notorious Point Lookout, where he served 16 months. Although he was ardent in his support of the Confederacy during the fighting, Hope refused to hold ill will, and after the war he turned his efforts toward rebuilding the South. Hope Jewelers had been founded by his father in 1846, but John Hope and Fred Miller reorganized the business in 1868, and John’s brother, David J. Hope, joined the firm not long after.

The 1882 City Directory lists “Hope and Brother� at 142 Gay St. By 1930, John W. Hope’s two sons, Albert G. (1869-1955) and James D. Hope (1872-1947), had joined the firm. After occupying two other locations on Gay Street, the store moved to 428 S. Gay St. in 1908 and to 613 Market St. during the 1930s and was liquidated in 1959. Hope’s storied 12-foot-tall ornamented cast-iron clock stood on the sidewalk at the Gay Street location and remained there when Kimball’s occupied the building in 1933. When Kimball’s relocated to Kingston Pike in Bearden in 2004, they moved the clock to their new location. Downtown business people missed the iconic landmark so much that several of them, including Wayne Blasius, Ann Marie Tugwell, John Worden and Chuck Morris, organized fundraising that eventually enlisted some 200 contributors, and a handsome cast-aluminum replacement was unveiled in December 2007. But back to John W. Hope for the rest of the story: After he returned from the Civil War, he and Rachel Ebaugh (1846-1920) were married on Dec. 7, 1866, by the Rev. John F. Spence in the First Methodist Church. They became parents of three children: Albert G., James D. and Nora (Mrs. C.G.) Davis. Early in their marriage, the Hopes lived on Fourth Avenue near Lamar Street. They probably moved to their home in Fountain City during the real estate boom

generated by Col. J.C. Woodward in the late 1890s. They bought on fashionable Fountain Avenue, which then as now runs along the western side of Fountain City Lake paralleling Broadway then curves up Black Oak Ridge. At the time, the heartshaped lake with its white board fence, gravel walk and gas lights was the jewel of the neighborhood. Each of the houses on Fountain must have had quite large grounds, as the 1910 U.S. Census lists only four families on the street: John M. and Lelia Tindell, John W. and Rachel Hope, James B. and Margaret Carson and George L. and Anna B. Price. The northern terminal for the Fountain Head Railway (the Dummy Line) was within easy walking distance for those families. From 1890 to 1905 the unique train collected 10,000 fares each day and, in just 30 minutes, carried John Hope and others to their downtown businesses. The railway was replaced by a trolley line that ran on those same standard-gauge tracks after 1905. The idyllic home life of John W. and Rachel Hope ended on Sept. 8, 1914, when John passed away at home after several months of failing health. After services conducted by the Rev. French Wampler at the Fountain City Methodist Church, South, he was buried in Greenwood Cemetery. Dr. Tumblin’s latest book, “Fountain City: Those Who Made a Difference,� is available at the Fountain City Art Center, Pratt’s Country Store and Page’s Fountain City Pharmacy.

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HEALTH NOTES ■Asa’s EB awareness 5K walk/ run, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 13, Victor Ashe Park, 4901 Bradshaw Road. All proceeds go to Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association (Debra) of America, the only national nonprofit organization that funds research and helps EB families. Registration:

debra.convio.net/site/TR?fr_ id=1140&pg=entry. â– UT Hospice Adult Grief Support Group meeting, 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info/reservation: Brenda Fletcher, 544-6277.

â– Peninsula Lighthouse Group of Families Anonymous meetings, 6:15-7:15 p.m. each Tuesday, 1451 Dowell Springs Blvd. Newcomers welcome; no dues/fees; no sign-up; first names only. Info: Barbara L., 696-6606 or PeninsulaFA2@aol.com.

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News from Anderson and Rahman Dermatology

Anderson and Rahman Dermatology welcomes Dr. Adam Wright his wife, Sampy, a pharmacist, met during their undergraduate days. They’ve been married eight years. Interestingly, Wright’s mother is also a pharmacist. All three completed degrees at UTSHC in Memphis.

By Carol Z. Shane With locations in Knoxville and Lenoir City, Anderson and Rahman Dermatology is known for its fine skin care and cosmetic services. For Dr. Adam Wright, the newest member of the Anderson and Rahman team, the draw toward a career in dermatology happened during his third year of medical school.

The Wrights have a son, Eli, born in February of this year. “He definitely keeps us active, and the past five months have been an absolute joy.�

“The aspect of medicine that I’ve always enjoyed most has been interactions with patients, hearing their stories and getting to know them personally. Dermatology is a fastpaced specialty in which you interact with many patients every day. “I have found that there is great variety in what we see and in what we do, as dermatology is a wonderful combination of medicine, pathology and surgery. In this way, every day is fresh and exciting, and particularly in surgery, we have ample time to visit with our patients and get to know them well personally.� Born in Jackson, Tenn., Wright spent his childhood “moving around a good bit� because his father was a Methodist minister. “We spent time in South Louisiana, West Texas and Mississippi before I came to Tennessee for schooling. “My folks are originally from Union City, Tenn.� Wright comes by his career honestly. “My grandfather is a retired family physician who practiced in Union City and inf luenced my path into medicine.�

Dr. Adam Wright, born in Jackson but a UTK graduate, looks forward to joining the staff at Anderson-Rahman Dermatology. Photo submitted

A 2007 graduate of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Wright earned a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. He graduated from medical school at the UT Health Science Center in Memphis in 2011, and has completed his residency at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. While there, he also completed a fellowship in micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology, which is his specialty. He’s looking forward to starting at Anderson and Rahman on July 11, and being back home. He and

plete clearance of the skin cancer. It also involves same-day, complex reconstruction without having to undergo general anesthesia. It has the highest success rate of all treatments for skin cancer. There are not many fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic surgeons, and I am very excited to have the opportunity to bring this expertise to the Knoxville area.� Doctors Elizabeth Anderson and Quyn Rahman are putting out the welcome mat. “ We are very excited to have Dr. Wright join our practice,� they say.

They’re delighted to have found a home in Sequoyah Hills. “It is an area that my wife and I used to drive through The aspect of medicine that when we were students. We’ve I’ve always enjoyed most has always loved that been interactions with patients, neighborhood, and we are inhearing their stories and getting credibly excited to know them personally. to finally be able to settle down Dermatology is a fast-paced there.� Wright belongs to a rather elite group among dermatologists.

specialty in which you interact with many patients every day. – Dr. Adam Wright

“I will be practicing both general and surgical dermatology. Mohs micrographic surgery involves removing nonmelanoma skin cancer, melanoma, and other rare skin tumors layer by layer and examining this tissue under the microscope in order to spare as much healthy skin as possible and ensure com-

A big sports fan, Wright says “much of my spare time is devoted to my favorite teams – the St. Louis Cardinals, the Memphis Grizzlies and the Tennessee Volunteers.� So it looks like he’ll fit right in. Welcome, Dr. Wright and family!

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Preacher’s wife fights back from heart attack Heart attack? No way. Elfredia Williams couldn’t believe that little pain high up in her shoulders was caused by anything more than the way she’d slept. “I just couldn’t believe it because I’d heard stories about how people hurt when they had a heart attack and all that pain,” she said. “My knees hurt me more every day than the heart attack hurt me. That was nothing.” With her main coronary artery 99 percent blocked, the 69-year-old retired social worker and preacher’s wife was a heartbeat away from heaven until Parkwest Medical Center cardiologist Dr. Stephen Marietta intervened with a stent that got her blood flowing again. The pain, however, was not over. Despite a total knee replacement three years ago on her right knee and her left knee now boneon-bone, Williams soon began a 12-week program of exercise in the cardiac rehab program at Parkwest Therapy Center at Fort Sanders West. Three times a week for 12 weeks, she pushed through the two-hour sessions with such severe knee pain that she was sometimes in tears. “I’ve come in here when both knees were hurting so bad it was all I could do,” she said. “But my heart health is really important. That’s the priority! And I’ve always prioritized things in my life, and this is the priority right now. So the knees have to take a back seat.” She pushed through the pain to not only complete the rehab, but did so with amazing results. The 5-foot-2 Williams lost 31.3 pounds of fat and built 10.5 pounds of lean muscle weight. “I knew I was doing well,” Williams said. “You know everybody goes by the weight, but I didn’t realize that they do the BMI (body mass index) and the muscle gain and that’s just as important as losing the weight. I was happy with the weight loss, but they say the way I lost it is really good because I gained the muscle mass and got stronger.” “She was strong and persevered through a tough time,” said Amy Dale, cardiac rehab registered nurse and case manager. “Even though it wasn’t easy she always had a sweet spirit and was encouraged by her increased ability to move with more ease and do the things she enjoys like going to church.” Amy Dale, RN “Elfredia is an amazing lady and I am proud to have the opportunity to work with her,” said exercise physiologist Chris Spruiell. “She not only successfully improved her lipids, blood pressure, body fat, lean muscle and exercise tolerance, she did so with excruciating pain in her hips and legs. Of course, we made sure that she was

as comfortable as possible by assigning her to the most appropriate exercise equipment for her condition, but it was still difficult for her. However, that didn’t stop her tremendous motivation. She pushed through the pain and, sometimes, tears to make unbelievable fitness gains and has been an inspiration to all of us!” Williams recalls one day Chris Spruiell, in particular when pain was Exercise getting the best of her. Physiologist “I went to get on one of the exercise machines and my eyes just started watering. I was crying, didn’t know I was crying but I was hurting,” she said. “Chris (Spruiell), the exercise physiologist, asked me if I wanted to just not do this one, but I said, ‘No, I’m getting on here.’ I got on and I was able to complete it, but that was really one day when it took all I had. Both my knees were hurting – one was burning, and the other one was stinging. At that point, I was praying, ‘Lord, get me through this. I have got to stay on my feet. I can’t fall. I’ve got to stay on my feet. If I stay on my feet, everything else will come and fall in place.’” She’s so convinced of the program’s value that after finishing the 12-week course, she decided to continue in the maintenance program. Since doing so, she’s already lost another five pounds. “I could go with my husband to a health club for $10, but $45 a month is a small price to pay for the security and safety that you have here,” she said. “If something happens, the nurses are here. They have access to a physician. They give you individual attention. They can judge how much time I need to spend on different machines, my blood pressure is taken every time I am here, and they check my weight and pulse each time. There’s just a safety issue here that’s really worth it.” She appreciates, too, the concern shown by the staff on her tougher days. “They’ll ask me, ‘Do you want to stop?’ And I’ll say, ‘No, no. I’ve got to stay on my feet.’ Do you want to quit? Nooooo! Do you want to cut back? Nooooo.’ I’ve got to do this. I’ve got to stay on my feet because I know I need to strengthen my heart and I’m trying to lose weight. I’ve done well with that. I’m feeling good.” “They are very encouraging too,” Williams added. “They told me that one of the ladies on the staff said she wasn’t going to complain about something hurting on her if I was able to do my exercises with my knees like this. I said, ‘That’s alright. You just put it out there and just keep on going.’ I’ll tell you in a minute that I’m hurting but I’m going to keep going. I try not to complain because even with

Despite her aches and pains, Elfreida Williams faithfully attends Parkwest Cardiac Rehab and is thrilled with her results.

my knees hurting, I feel good. I actually feel good. They are used to it now when I say, ‘I feel good and I’m about to fall out.’” This October she’ll be evaluated to determine if she is ready for another knee replacement surgery. Even if she gets the green light, she’s not sure she will do it. But she is sure of one thing – she won’t be quitting her cardiac rehab maintenance. “I’m a Christian,” she says without hesitation. “I don’t have any problem telling you I’m a Christian, I don’t apologize for it. That’s who I am. That’s what I am. I know who I am and

I know who I belong to. But you know, God never told me I had to be perfect, but he told me I had to be obedient and had to be faithful. So I’m going to be faithful to what I do. And that’s my driving force. I’m faithful to Him, I’m going to be faithful to His word, and this has happened to me so I’m going to be faithful in dealing with it. That’s Elfredia! You just don’t quit. You just don’t.” For more information about Parkwest Cardiac Rehab, visit www. TreatedWell.com/CardiacRehab, or call (865) 531-5560.

Parkwest Cardiac Rehab helps patients develop healthier habits Exercise at Cardiac Rehab involves a combined use Leaving the hospital with a new heart disease diagnosis calls for a new lifestyle. Often this lifestyle change begins of stationary bicycles, elliptical machines, treadmills, with a cardiac rehabilitation program. At the Parkwest weights and steps. During activity, Cardiac Rehabilitation Outpatient Program (CROP) at Fort each patient is supervised by a heart Sanders West, a combined program of education and exermonitor. As a patient’s heart grows cise helps patients grow in physical strength and knowlstronger, their exercise regimen is adjusted for maximum benefit. edge, allowing them to easily manage their heart condition and reduce their chance of future hospital visits. While some patients are conUpon arriving at CROP, patients are thoroughly evaluvinced that they can achieve the ated based on individual knowledge, needs and prefersame results at home or by joining a gym, the majority change their ences. An exercise physiologist assesses each patient’s abilities and creates a personal fitness program to meet mind after a visit to cardiac rehab. their cardiac goals. Thereafter, most patients follow an Karen Kirkland, RN CMM, works appointment schedule of three days a week for three with patients at rehab and states, months. Karen Kirkland, RN “We hear a lot that patients thought

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the exercise they were doing before a heart event was enough or the right kind of exercise, but after they attend cardiac rehab they tell us they learned that they really weren’t exercising the right way or at least not enough to improve their heart health.” The constant monitoring and adjustment offered at cardiac rehab ensures that patient’s efforts in healthy living are not in vain. Patients repeatedly state that it’s well worth the time to improve their health and change the course of their lives. You can learn more about cardiac rehabilitation and hearth health at TreatedWell.com under the Clinical Services section, or call Parkwest Medical Center Cardiac Rehab at Fort Sanders West at 865-531-5560.

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TRADESMAN’S TOOL & EQUIPMENT PRIVATE SALE. Call Jimmy (865)281-8080

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2 BR POWELL - Beautiful secure bldg, Special 1/2 rent now. Water pd, all appl. $570. $150 DD. 865-384-1099 ; 938-6424 BROADWAY TOWERS 62 AND OLDER Or Physically Mobility Impaired 1 & 2 BR, util. incl. Laundry on site. Immediate housing if qualified. Section 8-202. 865-524-4092 for appt. TDD 1-800-927-9275

MORNINGSIDE GARDENS 1 BR Apt Now Available ELDERLY OR DISABLED COMPLEX A/C, Heat, Water & Electric Incl, OnSite Laundry, Computer Center & Resident Services Great location! On the Bus Line! Close to Shopping! Rent Based on Income, Some Restrictions Apply Call 865-523-4133. TODAY for more information

Homes with Acreage 5 BR, 3 BA, 4600 SF, on unrestricted 1.8 acres 8 min. from Dollywood. 2700 SF comm’l bldg in back of prop., pool, jacuzzi, garden spot & orchard. Poss rent to own for qualified buyer. $350,000. (865) 654-7160

CEMETERY LOTS AT LYNNHURST 2300 W. Adair Drive, Two side by side cemetery lots for sale at Lynnhurst. Priced to sell. Has headstone. Contact Jim at 864-598-9055

8X12 STORAGE SHED w/LOFT Wood, Only 3 years old, like new. $1400. (865)377-3459.

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LOVE SEAT - CINDY CRAWFORD HOME. Microfiber, tan w/pillows. 1 yr. old. $200. (865)357-0309

WALBROOK STUDIOS 865-251-3607 $145 weekly. Discount avail. Util, TV, Ph, Refrig, Basic Cable. No Lease.

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1996 22’ Advantage Sport Cat, 454 Roller motor w/B&M blower, 600 HP, 1996 Hoss custom trailer, exc cond, low hours, $27,900. (423) 312-0479.

CHINESE CRESTED HAIRLESS Puppies AKC, 1 M, 1 F. Ready to go. Crate Trained. Allergy free. $1250. (865)221-3842

LABRADOODLES, GOLDEN DOODLES - DOUBLE DOODLES. DOB 4/17/16. Non-shedding, intelligent, litter box trained. 865-591-7220

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Greenwood Cemetery, on Tazewell Pike, 6 plots, Lot 53 in estab. section, $4,000 each. Sell sep. or as whole. (865) 933-7420

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2003 GOLDWING - red, exc cond, 51K mi, new tires/windshield/backrest. Asking $8500. 1996 GOLDWING TRIKE - lots of chrome & extras, 98K mi, runs great, with trailer. Asking $11,000. Call (865) 660-7007

6 CEMETERY LOTS, In Lynnhurst, Lot # 340, section B, spaces 1 & 2, 3, 6, 7 & 8. $3000 each space. (325)260-7358.

HIGHLAND MEMORIAL. CEMETERY - 3 plots. $2800 ea. (865)386-5647

INFINITI G37 SPORT SEDAN 2011. 49K mi., Black on black, nav., camera, music box, loaded. $18,750 (865)591-5623.

NISSAN MAXIMA - 2013. Premier. Glass roof, leather, 16k mi, like new. $17,000 (423)295-5393.

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103 ACRES ROCKWOOD AREA approx 5 miles from I-40 Westel exit & just a few miles off UDS70. Property has utilites and 3 ponds & enough stone to garnish any home planned on the site plus the use of trackhoe for any foundation work or property improvements needed. Asking $699,000 - all offers considered. Call for more details 865-694-0002 41 ACRES & 6 ACRES tracts for sale in Maryville, Tenn. (865)556-8890

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THROUGH SUNDAY, JULY 8-24 “Fiddler on the Roof” presented by the Oak Ridge Playhouse, Jackson Square, 227 Broadway Ave., Oak Ridge. Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Info: orplayhouse.com or 482-9999.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 Brown Bag Lecture: “Andrew Jackson Never Slept Here: The Lamar House from 1817 to Today,” noon-1 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Info: 215-8824. Kids and Family Dance Party, 3 p.m., Howard Pinkston Branch Library, 7732 Martin Mill Pike. Ages 2-10 with an adult. Info: 573-0436. Knoxville Zoomobile, 3 p.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750. Puppet show: “The Princess & the Dragon,” 2 p.m., Farragut Branch Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road. Info: 777-1750.

THURSDAY, JULY 14 “Are Your Shrubs Hiding Your House?,” 3:154:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by master gardener John Payne. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892. Chuck and Terri’s Musical Extravaganza, 4 p.m., Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golfclub Road. Info: 588-8813. Heiskell Seniors monthly luncheon, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., The Community Center, 1708 W. Emory Road. Barbecue lunch and speaker provided by Mynatt Funeral Home. Bring a dessert and a friend. Info: Janice White, 548-0326; “Community Center” on Facebook. A Look at the Weather with Ken Weathers, WATE meteorologist, 10:30 a.m., Karns Branch Library, 7516 Oak Ridge Highway. Info: 470-8663. Knoxville Christian Women’s Connection luncheon: “Let Freedom Ring,” 10:45 a.m., Buddy’s Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. Program: Food City’s Demonstrator, Gordon Pillsbury. Guest speaker: Linda McDaniel from Ellenboro, N.C.; topic: “Living at the Day Spa … is that Realistic?” Cost: $12. Complimentary child care by reservation only. Info/ reservation: 315-8182 or knoxvillechristianwomen@ gmail.com. Shakespeare on the Square: “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@comcast.net.

11 a.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750. Saturday Stories and Songs: Sarah Rysewyk, 11 a.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Info: 470-7033. Shakespeare on the Square: “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@comcast.net. “Starting Fall Veggies,” 10:30 a.m.-noon, All Saints Catholic Church Demonstration Gardens, 620 N. Cedar Bluff Road. Presented by Master Gardener Barb O’Neil. Free and open to the public. Info: 215-2340. Yard sale and bake sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Earth Fare parking lot, 140 N. Forest Park Blvd. All proceeds to benefit the Tennessee Children’s Dance Ensemble. Info: http://tcdedance.org/calendar.

SUNDAY, JULY 17

Shakespeare on the Square: “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” 2 p.m., Scruffy City Hall, 32 Market Square. Performance by Tennessee Stage Company; Cost: $10. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@comcast.net. Shakespeare on the Square: “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@comcast.net.

MONDAY, JULY 18

MONDAY, JULY 25

2016 Friends of the Library annual membership meeting, 6-8 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. All members of Friends, as well as interested members of the public, are invited. Info: 215-8801. “Starting Fall Veggies,” 1-2 p.m., Davis Family YMCA, 12133 S. Northshore Drive. Presented by master gardener Barb O’Neil. Free and open to the public. Info: 777-9622.

Computer Workshop: Excel, 2-4:15 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Requires “Word Basics” or equivalent skills. Info: registration: 215- 8700. West Knox Book Club: “Circling the Sun” by Paula McClain, 10 a.m., Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golfclub Road. Info: 588-8813.

TUESDAY, JULY 19 Awesome Science with Dr. Al Hazari, 2 p.m., Karns Branch Library, 7516 Oak Ridge Highway. Info: 470-8663. Einstein Simplified Comedy Improv troop, 8 p.m., Scruffy City Hall, Market Square. Free admission. Introduction to Geocaching workshop, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., UT Arboretum, 901 S. Illinois Ave., Oak Ridge. Cost: $20. For rising fifth through eighth grade students. Bring sack lunch. Advance registration required. Info/registration: janet_bigelow@tds.net or 675-3822.

TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY, JULY 19-20 “Samsung Galaxy Phone/Tablet Basics for Seniors” class, 1-3 p.m., Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors. Cost: $45. Registration/payment deadline: Monday, July 18. Info/registration: townoffarragut.org/ register; in person at Town Hall; 218-3375.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20

Kaleidoscope-making class, noon-3 p.m., Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike. The class is open to adults and children age 9 and older. Cost: $26. Info/registration: bobgrimac@gmail.com or 546-5643. Museum of Education Sock Hop, 7-10 p.m., Sarah Simpson Professional Development Technology Center, 801 Tipton Ave. Features: live music, appearance by Sammy “Barney Fife” Sawyer, silent auction, “prom” photo packages and more. Tickets: $25; available at all Knoxville Teachers Federal Credit Union locations, at the museum and online at http:// bit.ly/1RUAA4J. Info: knoxschools.org/museum. Music in the Round: “A Cowgirl, A Diva and A Shameless Hussy,” 5:30 p.m., Barn Event Center of the Smokies, 7264 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway. A fundraiser benefiting the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center. Tickets: $75. Info/tickets: 448-0044. Shakespeare on the Square: “King Lear,” 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@ comcast.net.

Movie party: “Minions,” 3 p.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750.

“Big River” presented by the WordPlayers, Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay St. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. Suggested for ages 12 and over. Tickets: wordplayers. org, knoxbijou.com and at the door. Info: 539-2490.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 15-31 “Legally Blonde: The Musical, Jr.,” Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Ave. Performances: 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 1 and 5 p.m. Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays. Info: 208-3677, knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com, zack@ childrenstheatreknoxville.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 16 Cades Cove tour with Bill Landry, 9:30 a.m. departure from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend. Cost: $60. Advance reservations required. Info/reservations: 448-8838. Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee. Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org. Saturday Stories and Songs: Georgi Schmitt,

SUNDAY, JULY 24

Shakespeare on the Square: “King Lear,” 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@ comcast.net. Southern Avenue from Memphis will perform during the 4 p.m. Blues Cruise aboard The Star of Knoxville, Tennessee Riverboat Company, 300 Neyland Drive. Blues Cruise is presented by the Smoky Mountain Blues Society. Tickets: tnriverboat.com/blues-cruises-2 or 525-7827. Info: smokymountainblues.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 15

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 15-17

Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee. Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org. “Pruning Hydrangea,” 10:30 a.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Presented by master gardener Carolyn Kiser. Free and open to the public. Info: 470-7033. Saturday Stories and Songs: Georgi Schmitt, 11 a.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Info: 470-7033. Saturday Stories and Songs: Melissa Mastrogiovanni, 11 a.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750. Shakespeare on the Square: “King Lear,” 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@ comcast.net.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, JULY 20-21 AARP Driver Safety class, noon-4 p.m., O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.

THURSDAY, JULY 21 AAA Driver Improvement Course, 5:30-9:30 p.m., AAA Office100 W. Fifth Ave.. Four-hour course helps reduce points for traffic offenders and teaches how to reduce risk while driving. Cost: $30 members/$35 nonmembers. Must preregister. Info/registration: Kate, 862-9254, or Stephanie, 862-9252. Knoxville Zoomobile, 11 a.m., Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golfclub Road. Info: 588-8813. Shakespeare on the Square: “King Lear,” 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@ comcast.net.

FRIDAY, JULY 22 Shakespeare on the Square: “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@comcast.net.

SATURDAY, JULY 23 AAA Driver Improvement Course, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., AAA Office, 100 W. Fifth Ave. Eight-hour course helps reduce points for traffic offenders and teaches how to reduce risk while driving. Cost: $40 members/$50 nonmembers. Must preregister. Info/registration: Kate, 862-9254, or Stephanie, 862-9252. Beginning Genealogy, 1-4 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Instructor: Ann Blomquist, MEd. Preregistration, valid email address, good internet searching capabilities required. Info/ registration: 215-8809. Book launch and signing for “Blue Mountain Sky” by local author Cyn Taylor, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Front Porch Restaurant and Primitive Shop, 1509 W Emory Road. Book available for purchase; name drawn from sales for door prize.

TUESDAY, JULY 26 Awesome Science with Dr. Al Hazari, 3 p.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Info: 470-7033. Brown Bag Lecture: “The Viking Age and Norse Genealogy,” noon-1 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Presented by Ron Jones. Info: 215-8824. Einstein Simplified Comedy Improv troop, 8 p.m., Scruffy City Hall, Market Square. Free admission. “Ginseng: Gold in Those Mountains,” 11 a.m.noon, Karns Senior Center, 8042 Oak Ridge Highway. Presented by master gardener Janie Bitner. Free and open to the public. Info: 951-2653. LEGO Extravaganza, 2 p.m., Karns Branch Library, 7516 Oak Ridge Highway. Presented by Robin Marsh of the TN Valley Fair. Info: 470-8663.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 Books Sandwiched In: “Leaving Orbit” by Margaret Lazarus Dean, noon, East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Info: 215-8801. End of Summer Party, 3 p.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750. Knoxville Writers’ Group meeting, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Naples Italian Restaurant, 5500 Kingston Pike. Members will share readings from their published works or works-in-progress. Visitors and guests are welcome. Lunch: all-inclusive, $12. Info/reservations: 983-3740 by Monday, July 25. Knoxville Zoomobile, 11 a.m., South Knoxville Branch Library, 4500 Chapman Highway. Info: 573-1772.

THURSDAY, JULY 28 “Pinterest/Instagram/Twitter for Seniors” class, 10 a.m.-noon, Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors. Cost: $30. Registration/payment deadline: Wednesday, July 27. Info/registration: townoffarragut. org/register; in person at Town Hall; 218-3375. “Pruning Hydrangea,” 3:15-4:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by master gardener Carolyn Kiser. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892. Shakespeare on the Square: “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@comcast.net.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 28-29 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Everett Senior Center, 702 Burchfield St., Maryville, Info/ registration: 983-9422.

FRIDAY, JULY 29 Application deadline for “Introduction to Farragut Program,” to be held 6 p.m. beginning Wednesday, Aug. 17, Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Info/schedule/registration: townoffarragut.org/ introtofarragut; 966-7057; in person at Town Hall. Shakespeare on the Square: “King Lear,” 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@ comcast.net. What’s Brewing in the Children’s Room?, 10 a.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750.

SATURDAY, JULY 30 Saturday Stories and Songs: Brianna Hanson, 11 a.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750.

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Shedding weight and worry “My blood sugar this morning was 116, and it used to be 200 in the mornings,” says Jim Johnson, 67, Knoxville. “I’m on no diabetes medication whatsoever, no insulin and no pills, I’m not on any cholesterol medication, my blood pressure is 110 over 68 with a resting pulse rate of 65, and I’ve been off the CPAP for six months.” Johnson is enthusiastic about sharing how much his life has changed since undergoing gastric bypass surgery at Fort Sanders Center for Bariatric Surgery last year. He’s happy with the results, but also amazed that he spent so many years of his life not realizing how much his extra weight was holding him back. His only regret is that he didn’t do it sooner. Johnson once carried 244 pounds on a body that is five feet and three inches tall. That’s a lot of weight for a man of his stature, but he says he couldn’t tell the extra pounds were slowing him down, so the weight never bothered him. “I’ve always had a high motor,” Johnson jokes. As an energetic person with a successful career, a family to care for, and many other responsibilities in his community, Johnson never felt like his life was lacking anything. But as he began to age, the weight started to take a toll. Diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, and GERD began to tip the scales toward a life that was Jim Johnson before and after losing nearly 80 not quite so satisfying by the time pounds thanks to gastric bypass surgery at he reached his 60s. Fort Sanders Regional. He had managed his health with periodic exercise and diet changes over the years, but when a long, hard look at where his life but with a wife he loved, children, troubled him. He decided to pursue and grandchildren he adored, the a weight loss procedure, and after his diabetes medication stopped was headed. Johnson wasn’t afraid of death, prospect of life ending too soon crossing a few hurdles and finding working effectively, Johnson took

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a time when he could put his hectic life on pause, gastric bypass surgery was performed by Mark Colquitt, MD in June of 2015 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. “I’ll say this, I don’t think I’ve ever been treated better in a hospital or by healthcare providers,” Johnson says of the team involved in his weight loss surgery. Exercising regularly and paying careful attention to the doctor’s instructions on diet, the scales of his life began to tip back in his favor. “On surgery day I weighed 218, and at my six-month checkup I was down to 146,” Johnson says. “I had lost 78 pounds, and I was within six pounds of my goal weight.” His life has improved in ways he never imagined. Before losing the weight, Johnson says he couldn’t bend over to tie his shoes, and what he thought was a high energy level before gastric bypass surgery is nothing compared to the powerhouse he feels like now. “The stamina and energy I have is just incredible,” Johnson says. “I would recommend gastric bypass surgery to anybody.” Johnson emphasizes that weight loss surgery is not an easy way out. It takes discipline and dedication. The procedures offered by Dr. Colquitt are simply meant as a tool to help patients be proactive about having a better quality of life. “It’s like if you go to the garage to work on your car,” Johnson explains. “You have to have the right tool, and they gave me the tool I needed.” Johnson advises anyone whose life is restricted by weight to talk to Dr. Colquitt about bariatric procedures. “I would do it again in a heartbeat,” he says.

Bariatric patient Jim Johnson will tell you that it’s not easy. Gastric bypass surgery is a tool to help restore health, not a magic wand. “The reason I’m successful is because I’m a stubborn son of gun,” Johnson says. But he emphatically declares that his new life is worth every ounce of effort he’s had to put into it. “I’m tickled to death,” Johnson says. “I’m 67 years old, and I feel more like I’m 30.” Here are Johnson’s top tips for maintaining weight loss after surgery, with input from his surgeon, Dr. Mark Colquitt: 1. Educate yourself before the surgery. Know what to expect, and have a plan. “You have to go through a lot of things to make sure you’re ready for this surgery,” Johnson says. “It’s a commitment.” 2. Follow the doctor’s orders regarding diet. Dr. Colquitt recommends three small meals a day, with the focus on protein. Don’t consume beverages until 30 minutes after your meal. 3. Get plenty of support in groups and online. “I got on a bariatric support group on Facebook,” Johnson says. “If you have somebody who has a shared

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interest, it’s easier.” 4. Drink plenty of water. Need it flavored? Johnson recommends dropping a couple of frozen strawberries (no sugar added) into a water bottle to avoid artificial sweeteners. 5. Keep a journal. Dr. Colquitt encourages his patients to stay on top of the changes in their bodies, and how their bodies are being fueled. Johnson uses a phone app to keep track of everything from blood sugar levels to the food he’s eaten. 6. Exercise. Dr. Colquitt’s patients receive a free, six-month membership at Fort Sanders Health and Fitness Center. Johnson says that was critical in his success after bariatric surgery. 8. Go for it! Johnson says one of the reasons he’s been successful is that he went into this process understanding that bariatric surgery isn’t a magic spell. Maintaining the weight loss takes discipline and commitment, but it’s a life investment worth making. To learn more about weight loss surgery at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, visit fsregional.com/bariatrics, or call 865541-2271.

The Fort Sanders Center for Bariatric Surgery is now a designated Center of Excellence! If you are struggling to lose weight, please attend our free seminar to learn about the benefits of bariatric surgery that go beyond weight loss. Visit www.fsregional.com/bariatrics for more information and seminar dates.

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By Jake Mabe “My vote doesn’t count.� You hear it often. Maybe you’ve even said it. And you’d be dead wrong. Ignoring any star-spangled platitudes about the importance of participating in a democratically elected form of government, here are a few examples in which American history would’ve changed forever had just a few folks either voted or voted differently. Most everyone reading this will remember the evening of Nov. 7, 2000. That’s the night the United States seemingly was on a path to “elect� two different presidents – then, for 36 days,

Lyndon Johnson

found out it had elected no one. Early in the evening, the network newscasts called the state of Florida and its 25 electoral votes for the Democratic candidate: vice president Al Gore. A bit of a surprise, the tally even that early on election night seemed to give Gore a clear path to the White House. But, a couple of hours later, exit polling – questions asked of voters as they leave their local precincts – appeared to have been wrong. Texas Gov. George W. Bush was leading Gore in Florida by several hundred thousand votes. The networks deemed the state “too close to call.� At 2:30 a.m. (EST), Bush,

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leading Gore in Florida by about 100,000 with 85 percent of the vote tallied, was declared the winner. Cameras waited for Gore’s concession speech in Nashville. It never came. Bush’s razor-thin “victory� in Florida, which had dwindled to less than 300 votes by morning, triggered an automatic recount that in itself triggered a series of lawsuits. Finally, on Dec. 7, the U.S. Supreme Court, in two decisions, declared a statewide recount unconstitutional and that recounts couldn’t be completed by a “safe harbor� deadline. Bush officially won Florida, and thus the presidency, by 537 votes. He was awarded 271

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electoral votes (270 are needed to win), and Gore won 266. However, Gore won the popular vote, 50,999,897 to Bush’s 50,456,002. Some analysts say that the 2.7 percent of the vote captured by Green Party candidate Ralph Nader hurt Gore’s candidacy by drawing away traditional Democratic voters. Also, had Gore won his home state of Tennessee or the state of West Virginia, which until the turn of the century was a reliably Democratic state, the outcome in Florida ultimately would not have mattered. In 12 states – Florida, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico,

Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Wisconsin – the margin of victory was less than 5 percent. In 10 more states – Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia – the margin of victory was greater than 5 percent but less than 10 percent. The 1960 presidential race between Democrat John F. Kennedy and Republican Richard M. Nixon was a close election of a different sort. Kennedy won 303 electoral votes to Nixon’s 219; however, Kennedy carried Illinois by less than 9,000 of To page 2

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Why August elections matter By Sandra Clark How will the political landscape change as a result of the Thursday, Aug. 4, elections? Probably not much. Knox County: Law Director Richard “Bud� Armstrong was effectively elected when he beat Nathan Rowell in the May Republican Primary. Former Property Assessor John Whitehead was too, when he beat Jim Weaver, chief deputy for Assessor Phil Ballard. County Commission: We will say farewell to Commissioners Sam McKenzie, Amy Broyles, Jeff Ownby and Mike Brown. Expect the commission, now 9-2 Republican, to tilt 10-1 or even 11-0 Republican. In District 2, Michele Carringer (R) is favored over Laura Kildare (D) because heavily-Republican Fountain City joined District 2 in the last redistricting. District 1 could

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be closer than usual as Evelyn Gill (D) is challenged by hardworking Michael Covington (R). Two Democratic women are challenging incumbents: Donna Lucas v. Brad Anders in District 6 (Karns and Hardin Valley) and Sheri Ridgeway v. John Schoonmaker in District 5 (Concord and Farragut). In District 4 (Bearden), candidates are Marleen Davis (D) and Hugh Nystrom (R). Both are newcomers. In the “Don’t bet the house against them� category are

incumbent Dave Wright in District 8 (East Knox County) and Carson Dailey in District 9 (South Knox). Four incumbents are midway through a 4-year term: Charles Busler in District 7 (Halls and Powell); Randy Smith, District 3 (Cedar Bluff); Bob Thomas and Ed Brantley, both at-large. Voters happy with the slowas-you-go style of Mayor Tim Burchett will vote Republican; those who prefer a bit more zip should vote Democratic. To paraphrase Donna Lucas: “The commission is male, pale and stale.� School board: Farragut area voters in District 5 have the only race remaining: Susan Horn v. Reuben “Buddy� Pelot. School board races are nonpartisan. For a closer look at this race, read Betty Bean’s column in this week’s Shopper. To page 3

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LWV to sponsor candidate forum The League of Women Voters will sponsor a forum for Knox County Commission candidates from Districts 4, 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. Monday, July 18, at the Emporium, 100 S. Gay Street. Liza Zenni, the executive director of Arts & Culture Alliance, will moderate. Confirmed candidates attending: Hugh Nystrom, Marleen Kay Davis, John Schoonmaker, Sheri Ridgeway, Brad Anders and Donna Lucas. The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The president is Rynn Dupes.

Federal and State Primary, Knox County General, and Town of Farragut Municipal Elections Early Voting Schedule Friday, July 15, to Saturday, July 30 Monday to Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturdays: 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Closed Sundays

Early Voting Locations City-County Building1 400 Main St., 3 7902 OPENS AT NOON ON WEEKDAYS

Carter Library 9036 Asheville Highway, 37924

Love Kitchen 2418 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., 37915

Farragut Town Hall 11408 Municipal Center Drive, 37934

Downtown West 1543 Downtown West Blvd., 37919 (Stand-alone building)

Merchants Dr./North 4952 Clinton Highway, 37912 (Clinton Plaza Shopping Center)

New Harvest Park 4775 New Harvest Lane, 37918

Halls Recreation Center 6933 Recreation Lane, 37918

South- NEW LOCATION 4536 Chapman Highway, 37920 (Big Lots Shopping Center)

Karns Senior Center 8042 Oak Ridge Highway, 37931

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The school board loses Doug Harris, Karen Carson and Traci Sanger. Two years ago the board lost Pam Trainor, Kim Severance and Indya Kincannon. These members, plus Lynne Fugate and Gloria Deatheridge, formed a voting bloc for Superintendent Jim McIntyre. The lonely outlier was Mike McMillan, who will suddenly find himself in a 7-2 majority after the August election. And that’s why we’ve got a new superintendent. State primaries: The only real race is a great one. That’s in House District 18 where one-term incumbent Rep. Martin Daniel is challenged in the Republican Primary by former Rep. Steve Hall, attorney James Corcoran and former Stacey Campfield campaign aide Bryan Dodson. This race is too close to call. You are in House District 18 if you vote at: ■42 Ward – Pleasant Ridge School ■44 Ward – Ridgedale School

1 The City-County Building location will be open Noon-5 p.m, Monday-Friday during the early voting period except for Friday, July 15, when the hours will be Noon- 7 p.m. The Saturday hours will be: July 16 and 23: 4 p.m.-7 p.m.; July 30: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

■45 Ward – Bearden Middle School ■46 Ward – Knoxville 1st Church of Nazarene ■47 Ward – Bearden High School ■51 Ward – Deane Hill Recreation Center

300 Main Street, Room 218 • Knox County Courthouse • Knoxville, Tennessee 37902-1850 Office (865) 215-2480 • Fax (865) 215-4239 • T.D.D. (865) 215-2954 • www.knoxcounty.org/election

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Winning the close elections “Did you have a database?� then-state Sen. Jamie Woodson once asked me. “Yes,� I answered. My voters were on 3x5 index cards, colored coded pink (Democrats), blue (Republicans) and white (Independents or unknowns). OK. So the early 1970s were a long time ago. But lest ye think I am old – I’m younger today than either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump. Inspired by the disastrous defeat of Barry Goldwater in 1964, I set out to learn everything about win-

of 1971. The election was in August 1970. Five candidates ran from District 16 and I won by 16 votes. I Sandra was alphabetically blessed Clark with a name starting with “C.â€? (Stacey Campfield later used this advantage ‌ and Victor Ashe, well let’s just ning political contests. And say there’s a reason he’s in you’ve got to call me genius. Cleveland this week as a After all, who else could delegate to the GOP conmanage multiple winning vention.) Next up was the GOP campaigns for a 20-something female who really primary in August 1972. I didn’t get out much and pre- won again over four or five guys, riding that letter C ferred dogs to people? My first race was non- (and its first line on the balpartisan – delegate to the lot.) My claim to fame that constitutional convention first year was arriving a day

late (because nothing happens on the first day and I had a Shopper to get out) and requiring the state’s chief justice to come swear me in solo. Running for re-election in 1974 was a snap, I thought, but a gentleman got the Democratic nomination who put up billboards reading, “A man earns respect� and “A family man speaks for families.� I squeaked by with a 52vote win and decided to move on to consulting. Working for Republicans statewide in 1976 was an eye-opener. Running in

the wake of Richard Nixon’s resignation, the state GOP lost a bunch of races as Jimmy Carter swept the South including Florida and Texas. I moved on to printing. After winning that second term by 52 votes, I was depressed for weeks. Lord knows how a candidate copes with defeat. Luckily, I never found out ‌ because I left office a winner, thanks to a genius campaign manager, the lucky letter C and a fantastic database. Sandra Clark represented District 16 in the Tennessee General Assembly, 197276.

2nd annual Travis Wegener Memorial Car Show Open to all makes & models Saturday, Aug. 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food City, 7350 Clinton Highway in Powell (corner of Powell Drive and Clinton Highway) Lunch will be served by Food City with all proceeds going toward the Travis Donald Wegener Fund to Enhance Powell. While you’re in Powell, stop by Powell Station Park to play the Travis Donald Wegener Memorial Disc Golf Course, paid for in part from proceeds of last year’s car show. Funds raised this year will go toward development of the Collier Preserve, an 11-acre natural park adjacent to Powell Branch Library.

Car entry fee is $20

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Awards for Top 25 Best of Show Awards Door prizes

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For vendor space, call 865-208-2996

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