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TDOT to widen Concord Road The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will host a public meeting 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 31, at the Farragut Town Hall to gather public input on the proposed widening of SR-332 (Concord Road), from Turkey Creek Road to Northshore Drive in Knox County. The purpose of this project is to widen the 2-lane Concord Road to four lanes, each 12-feet wide, with curbs and gutters. The project will accommodate 4-foot bike lanes and have a 12foot center left turn lane that transitions to a 14-foot raised median island, according to the TDOT release. This section of roadway will feature two pedestrian facilities: a 5-foot sidewalk and an 8-foot greenway, both to be separated from the adjacent roadway by a 3- to 8-foot grass strip. TDOT representatives will be available to provide information on various aspects of this proposed project. Anyone with questions should contact: Paul Beebe, survey and design manager, at Paul.Beebe@ tn.gov or 594-2442.

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April 16, 2012

Volunteers honored By Suzanne Foree Neal

Bob Linsell has spent a quarter of a century volunteering his time to the Farragut Folklife Museum and was honored for his efforts as a member of Farragut’s Unsung Navy during a recent event at Fox Den Country Club. He wasn’t alone as the town also honored six other longtime volunteers and 10 others who are working their way up the volunteer ranks. Linsell offered a quick parting comment on his service as he and his wife were packing up and heading back to their hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. They decided to pull up stakes to be closer to their daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. “I was very pleased to be able to serve 25 years on the museum advisory committee,” Linsell says. “I started in 1987 and here we are 25 years later. I’ve enjoyed it and enjoyed working with those people. There have been a lot of people come and go and I stuck it out because I really like history. Seems like the years flew by.” The town’s volunteer program annually recognizes those who give freely of their time serving on various committees. Volunteers earn a rank of service based upon the number of hours they donate as docents for the museum and in the gift shop; auxiliary staff to various departments within town government; Volunteer Income Tax Assistance personnel;

for all they do Mayor Ralph McGill (right) presents beautification committee member Mabel Sumner with a silver tray in thanks for her 20 years of service to the committee.

Parks and Leisure Services Director Sue Stuhl presenets Bob Linsell, second from left, with a pair of bookends to thank him for his 25 years of service to the Farragut Folklife Museum committee while Mayor Ralph McGill and Vice Mayor Dot LaMarche look on. Photos courtesy town of Farragut and helping out with town events. There are 83 volunteers serving on 12 standing committees. The following committee volunteers were honored for their years of service: Five years, Loretta Bradley, Folklife Museum committee, and Marty Layman, Visual Re-

sources Review Board; 10 years, Stephen Byrd and Bernard Levenson, board of plumbing and gas/ mechanical examiners; 15 years, Mary Agnes Schaefer, Arts Council; and 20 years, Mabel Sumner, beautification committee. Sumner was one of the original beautification committee mem-

bers. “Someone in our neighborhood was volunteering with the town and he asked me if would be interested,” Sumner says. “He had seen me working in my yard and thought, by looking at it, I To page A-3

This craft keeps participants in stitches By Suzanne Foree Neal Embroidery has come a long way since great-grandma’s day, and you can check it out for yourself in a diversified display of talents from members of the Knoxville chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America. Their handiwork will be on display 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 20-21, at Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. The organization has members from Morristown to Vonore and Blount County. Some 200 works are expected to be on display. Many of the pieces don’t look anything like great-grandma’s counted cross stitch samplers. Some of the newer trends, like beaded work and freestyle, appeal to the younger generation, and that’s fine with the show’s coordinator Karen Johnson, who considers herself a Farragut resident despite living just over the line in Loudon County. “We welcome everyone and hope to encourage young people,” she says. Part of the EGA’s job is to maintain the original techniques and preserve needlework, but new twists are welcome, too. Johnson got started in the craft because her mother and grandmother were needle workers. “I made things for my home when I was young and then I discovered EGA,” she says. “I like getting together with people who share the same thing. I like the portability of it and you can make useful things for your home and for gifts.” Fellow club member Lois Threlkeld, a former Farragut resident, comes up from Tellico

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Village for the gatherings. She remembers earning a Girl Scout badge in embroidery. Now she’s a Master Embroiderer and regional director for EGA. She takes her embroidery projects with her whenever she travels. “Most projects are small enough for a tote bag,” she says. “And we’re known to have lots of tote bags,” Johnson chimes in laughing. Both travel to events where they can learn new techniques and are known to check out any embroidery shops they come across. Johnson favors crewel work and freestyle, while Threlkeld just likes it all.

Sometimes she goes “back in time” and works on a sampler with a set pattern. Just like movies, embroidery has gone “3-D” with stitches that jump out at you. Stumpwork is a type of freestyle that produces a very tactile design. Visitors can see embroiderers at work during the two-day event and get questions answered. There are about 30 members in the Farragut group and 120 in the Knoxville chapter. Nationally, the organization has some 11,000 members. There’s a volunteer element to the local organization whose members are already work-

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3. To travel to places I haven’t gone yet: Spain, Northern Italy, Alaska, Yellowstone.”

What is one word others often use to describe you? “Relentless. And I’m sure that isn’t always meant as a compliment.”

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? “My intelligence. I wish I didn’t have to work so hard at learning things ... and math weren’t a foreign language.”

What is your passion? “Being a mom. It is the greatest thing in my life. I know that is what I was meant to do – mother.”

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Yvonne and Jon Kidder are waiting to double the size of their family. The couple, who are the franchise owners of Einstein Bros. Bagels at Cedar Bluff and Farragut, are parents to Jack, 12; Megan, 18; and Elizabeth, 21. Jack and Megan are Farragut students, and Elizabeth is at the College of Art and Design in Savannah, Ga. Waiting in Haiti at the Good Neighbor Orphanage are three boys: Lele, 7; Daniel, 8; and Eclesias, 10. The Kidders are adopting them, hopefully this year. “We first went to Haiti in October of 2010,” says Yvonne. “Our intention was to spend some time at the orphanage and see if adopting a child was right for us. We knew we wanted a boy, and someone younger than Jack, but not an infant.” Daniel stole their hearts. “We played with Daniel and got to know him. We knew we wanted him to be in our family.” They learned that Daniel had an older brother, Eclesias, and adoptions were not allowed to split up siblings. “We totally agreed with that,” says Yvonne. “So we asked to be introduced to a child who did not have siblings.” They met Lele and spent time with him. “We kept going back-and-forth: two or one; two or one? “The right choice was really clear, so we told the orphanage: We want all three.” They have been back twice since the first visit, and Yvonne hopes it will not be much longer before her family is all under one roof. New chapters aren’t new at all for the Kidders. Yvonne was a stay-at-home mom, and Jon was in a corporate job that included a lot of travel. Three years ago, Jon decided to start his own business. After much research, the couple, who will celebrate their 26th wedding anniversary this year, decided on Einstein Bros. Bagels. “Einstein was just opening up franchise opportunities, and it was a good fit,” says Yvonne. “I grew up in the North and thought Farragut needed a good bagel place. Everything fell into place, and we opened at Cedar Bluff first. Now we have our Farragut store and plans for more in Knox, Loudon or Anderson counties in coming years.” Yvonne is an active partner. “Jon handles all the business part, and I handle marketing, advertising and special events. And we both work at the stores as well, doing whatever needs to be done.” Sit and have a Coffee Break as you get to know Yvonne Kidder:

With whom would you most like to have a long lunch? “My dad, Frank Rowan. I want to ask him all those things you don’t think about when you are 23 and expect your parents to be around a lot longer.”

Other than your parents, who has had the biggest influence on your life and why? “I would have to say my Nana. She died when I was only 13, but she was the sweetest woman. Her faith was so strong, and her presence so peaceful. She never raised her voice or spoke poorly about anyone. She was selfless, and you just felt so loved and nurtured in her presence.”

I still can’t quite get the hang of … “Excel. No matter how many spreadsheets I create, I still can’t create formulas. It’s that math thing again.”

What is the best present you ever received in a box? What is your favorite quote from a TV show or movie? “In ‘The Two Towers’ from ‘Lord of the Rings,’ Eowyn is asked what she fears. She says: ‘A cage. To stay behind bars until use and old age accept them and all chance of valor has gone beyond recall or desire.’ I love that quote and her character because of the example of being such a strong woman.”

What are you guilty of? “Being too controlling. I have a hard time letting go and letting others succeed or fail without ‘helicoptering.’ ”

What is your favorite material possession? “My father’s crucifi x necklace. He wore it every day of his married life until he died when I was only 23. He was not materialistic and had few possessions when he died. I have had it since he died and whenever I am dealing with something difficult or traveling, I take it out and wear it. I feel close to him when I wear it.”

What are you reading currently? “The Rose Bush” by Michele Jaffe.

What was your most embarrassing moment? “I embarrass myself almost weekly. It normally involves falling, tripping, twisting an ankle or knocking myself unconscious with a push cart. That was just last week.”

What are the top three things on your bucket list? “1. For my boys to come home from Haiti. 2. To raise money to build a new orphanage in Haiti. The one we are adopting from was damaged in the earthquake in January 2010.

“My 20th anniversary ring. And it wasn’t so much that it was in a box, as it was in a box in a hot air balloon over Napa Valley while my husband and I were celebrating our anniversary.”

What is the best advice your mother ever gave you? “Never go to bed angry! I always think of that. She gave me a plaque to hang in my room as well. I have tried in 25 years of marriage to follow that advice.”

What was your favorite Saturday morning cartoon? “Really? I can’t pick one. I used to love getting the new TV Guide to see what the new cartoons would be about. ‘Josie and the Pussycats,’ ‘H.R. Pufnstuf’ and ‘The Land of the Lost’ were certainly favorites.”

What irritates you? “Entitlement! When anyone feels entitled, and they treat someone poorly or if they think that something is owed them ‘just because,’ it frustrates me.”

What’s one place in Farragut everyone should visit? “The Cove at Christmas time. I love to take a carriage ride around the park and see the Christmas lights.”

If you could do one impulsive thing, what would it be? “Leave everything for a month and go spend it in Haiti with the children at Good Neighbor Orphanage. I would love nothing more than to play with the kids, teach the women a trade or English.” It can be your neighbor, club leader, bridge partner, boss, father, teacher – anyone you think would be interesting to Farragut Shopper-News readers. Email suggestions to Sherri Gardner Howell, gardners@tds.net. Include contact info if you can.

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Souper Bowl Farragut art students help Love Kitchen with artistic dinner The only difficult part of attending Empty Bowls at Einstein Bros. Bagels on April 5 faced guests as soon as they entered the door: Chatting after a dinner of soup and bagels are Dayle Hoffman, Choosing a bowl. The National Art Honor Farragut High seniors Gaby Spickard, Leah Hoffman and VictoSociety of the Farragut High ria Long, and Karen Hoffman. School Art Department teamed up with the restaurant again this year for the fundraiser that donates money to help Love Kitchen. This year, the event was held at the new restaurant at 11693 Parkside Drive, just days before the grand opening. Jon and Yvonne Kidder, restaurant owners, have been helping the group for a number of years at their Cedar Bluff location. Guests, who gave a $15 doOfficers for the National Art Honor Society at Farragut High nation to attend, were asked School worked hard to help make Empty Bowls a success. From to choose a handcrafted potleft are Katie Parrott, secretary; Seong-Eun Kim, treasurer; Demi tery bowl to hold their choice Demirkol, vice president; and Douglas Rogerson, president.

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of chicken noodle or vegetable soup or turkey chili. Art society members helped seat guests and washed their bowls after the meal for each diner to take home. The National Art Society has approximately 17 members, explained teachers Martha Robbins and Wendie Love. Art students must present a portfolio of work and write an essay to be considered for membership. Empty Bowls is one of the group’s volunteer projects. President Douglas Rogerson said the art students make the bowls and sell tickets at the school to be able to give something back to the community. Last year’s donation to Love Kitchen was more than $1,000. Final totals for this year were not complete, but between ticket sales and donations, Rogerson said the group hoped to hit that mark again. *** The Easter Bunny found a bevy of fans at the West End Center Merchants Association Community Easter Festival on April 7. Families joined the seasonal star for This group made a day of it at the West End Easter Festival, arriving at 11 a.m. and staying until a day of activities at the West the end at 2 p.m. Enjoying the day are Martha Drewry, Megan McElroy, Julie King, Zach Hammer End Center on Kingston Pike. The free festival had plenand Christy McElroy. ty of fun to offer. A bounce house, trackless train, live music, face painting and a visit with Rural/Metro kept parents and children enterFrom page A-1 tained. Jazzercise pumped up

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would be a good one. I’m the only original member left. Twenty years and I enjoyed every bit of it. I said when I reached 20 it was time to give someone else a chance, but the committee says they need me to guide them. I’m chair now, but I’m at least going to give that up.” In 2011, 89 FUN Volunteers donated 4,754 hours of service to the town worth approximately $47,540. That figure is calculated on the scale recommended by the Points of Light Foundation in Washington, D.C. Approximately 108,019 volunteer hours have been donated to Farragut since the inception of the FUN Volunteer Program in 1992 equaling an estimated overall value of $1,080,190. The following FUN Volunteers were promoted in rank in 2011: Lieutenant (100 to 299 hours) Dixie Andrews, museum volunteer; Jack Bondurant, Folklife Museum committee member and FUN volunteer; Steve Stow, museum volunteer; and Mabel Sumner, beautification committee member and FUN volunteer; Commander (300 to 499 hours) Sandy Garber, Arts Council member and FUN volunteer, and Pat Schriver, museum volunteer; Captain (500 to 999 hours) Peggy Cameron, museum volunteer; Commodore (1,0001,999 hours) Mary House, museum volunteer, and Ralph Miller, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance; and Rear Admiral (2,000-2,999 hours) Libbie Haynes, museum committee member and FUN volunteer.

Four former volunteers were remembered during the March 30 event: the late Dan Bates, Rear Admiral who served seven years with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance; the late Jeannine Mitchell, member of the beautification committee; the late Judy Solomon, original member of the Folklife Museum committee who served for 23 years; and the late Helen Upshaw, 17-year Folklife Museum docent and gift shop volunteer.

Town seeks volunteer spirited people If you would like to be honored for your service to Farragut, here’s your chance. The town is accepting applications to serve on advisory committees, councils and boards. Completed applications must be returned to Town Hall by Friday, May 11. Applications are being accepted for: the Arts Council, beautification committee, board of plumbing and gas/mechanical examiners, board of zoning appeals, economic development committee, Folklife Museum Committee, Knox County education relations com-

mittee, parks and athletics council, personnel committee, stormwater advisory committee and visual resources review board. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will begin the committee selection process at their stated meetings in June. Info about each committee can be found at www. townoffarragut.org under the Government tab. The committee application form is also available by clicking on the Online Form Center link from the homepage. Printed applications are available at the Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive or by calling 9667057; ask for Allison Myers or contact her at allison. myers@townoffarragut.org.

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County jury duty starting Monday morning. That seems ironic. We’re not sure what they’re going to be doing at this meeting and they don’t send us anything, so I would have had no way of knowing about it if (a reporter) hadn’t forwarded it to me. That’s just amazing.” She also pays Knox County’s wheel tax and personal property taxes and said she consulted the election commission when she moved to her new home in 2008. She was advised that she and her husband could make a one-time choice between Knox or Anderson County as their official residency. “It’s not like we’ve been in Anderson County and tried to sneak in. When we bought this lot, there was no house on it. Now, under Mark Goins’ theory, we could put a front balcony on our master bedroom and suddenly our house is in Knox County. It doesn’t make sense. He’s relying on a 1931 court case instead of the statute. Maybe that’s why he went into government, not law.” Is she going to fight? “I think so. I think I know the law. I’m a Knox County resident and I have been for years.”

GOSSIP AND LIES ■ Harry Brooks says the House unanimously passed a bill “that continues the fight against bath salts.” Take more showers, people! ■ Wow! One day you’re making $3.5 million and riding your bike with your girl. Next day you’re unemployed with a broken back. Luckily, Bobby Petrino has a wife to pick up the pieces. Errr, doesn’t he??? ■ Weston Wamp, 25, says there’s a serious need for new blood in Washington. His dad, Zach, served in Congress for 16 years. New blood? Somewhere John Duncan III is taking notes. ■ John Schmid took to task his fellow members of the county’s Charter Review Committee by pointing out they had burned up 45 minutes of a 2-hour meeting debating a motion to defer. “We may be here until hell freezes over before we get anything done,” he said. Ouch! – S. Clark

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TVA: Lost in the valley What causes TVA to behave in such an arrogant manner? What has happened to an agency which used to command such respect and support within the Valley? Today TVA is seen as bloated, big salaries, arrogant and insensitive to taxpayer concerns. It is often their way or the highway. CEO Tom Kilgore has generated new enemies for TVA, assisted by a board of directors which declines to intervene for ratepayers. The current controversy over tree cuttings within Knoxville and Knox County symbolizes this situation. TVA has managed to irritate people who normally don’t take sides on TVA issues. Clear cutting all trees under the power lines is not required and is harmful to the environment. TVA claims trimming trees over thousands of miles would be too costly. Being lectured by TVA on cost savings is hard to take. Only a week ago Kilgore, who is paid millions annually, admitted a $2 billion error at Watts

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Fixing the Uniformed Officers Pension Plan By Sandra Clark With a little luck, the Charter Review Committee will get a proposal on the November ballot to rein in the Uniformed Officers Pension Plan. With its defined benefit and mandated three percent annual cost of living increase, the UOPP has become the beast that ate the budget. With the school board asking for $7 million a year for 5 years over a continuation budget, we’re looking at just over $8 million as Knox County’s contribution to its various pension plans in the upcoming budget, according to Commission chair Mike Hammond. Of that, $4.6 million is required for the UOPP. The Charter Review Committee formed a 5-member subcommittee to bring a specific proposal about UOPP reform. Farragut resident Diane Jablonski is the subcommittee’s secre-

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time. “It’s crucial to note that the Blackwell decision prevents anyone – voters or the commission – from changing benefits from anyone now hired, even if the employee has not worked five years to be vested. If he or she stays employed for five year and vests in the pension, those benefits cannot be changed.” So the subcommittee met last week with Broyles absent. On a 4-0 vote, the group removed “defined benefit” from Section A and eliminated Sections B and C. They will meet again to consider Sections D and E, Jablonski said. These sections should not be eliminated, Jablonski said. The subcommittee’s recommendations will go to the full 27-member Charter Review Committee which can accept them, reject them or change them. Changes adopted will go to voters. Stay tuned.

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It does take a village to fund schools Farragut’s an affluent community, so how could its schools possibly need financial help? That’s a question one very active town committee is trying to answer. Thursday night the Board of Mayor and Aldermen heard a report by Mark Littleton, who chairs the Farragut/ Knox County Schools Education Relations Committee. I’ve been attending this committee’s monthly meetings for some time. Members Littleton, Mark Singletary, Russell Barber, Nancy Wentz and Assistant Town Administrator Gary Palmer have reached out to the principals at Farragut primary, intermediate, middle and high schools and Hardin Valley Academy to ask them what items they would put on a “wish list.” As Littleton told the board, the re-

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quests go from the modest, new stage curtains at the middle school, to the highticket items like $83,500 for three personal computers or IPads per room in each of the 48 classrooms at the intermediate school. The committee has found schools can actually be penalized in per capita funding. Parents have a right to move their child from an under-performing school to one that scores better, but any federal funding that child might be eligible for at

the old school doesn’t transfer to Farragut. That’s part of the reason why you may find a computer for every child at an inner-city school while in the ‘burbs schools go begging for more technology. This committee is asking Farragut officials to help reach out to businesses and the community to fill some of these wishes. As Alderman Ron Honken said, “The greatest infrastructure in any community is its schools.” An East Tennessee native who moved away and came back home, Littleton said his No. 1 priority for deciding where to relocate his family was schools. “Areas with failing schools didn’t make my short list. “If we can connect the community and businesses, we can get some things done.”

Metal doesn’t play with Farragut board By Suzanne Foree Neal Don’t get any ideas of going heavy on the metal if you’re building a structure in Farragut. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen Thursday night approved on first reading an amendment to the municipal code to limit the amount of metal on a building facade to 15 percent – not counting roofs and window frames. Board members have clearly expressed a dislike for metal buildings during a presentation on build-

ing materials by Community Development Director Ruth Hawk. Alderman Ron Honken has said he likes brick, “lots of it,” and it’s clear from looking around town, red is a favorite. Hawk said this is an objective ordinance with no subjectivity in that there are no design requirements. If you have 15 percent or less metal used in the design, you’re good to go. If you have, say, 16 percent, not so good. This ordinance also has the

blessing of the Farragut Municipal Planning Commission. For the purpose of this ordinance, facade includes all sides of a building, not just the front. The new regulation will come into play as well if a building is remodeled. The board of zoning appeals will have the final say in requests for variances. Also passed on first reading was another amendment to the municipal code creating a business registration program.

A little leftover mulch here, a few extra yards of concrete there, a new donated computer or two may not seem like much, but every little bit helps whittle away at those wishes. Mayor Ralph McGill instructed Littleton to supply the board with copies of those wish lists and they will start handing them out to businesses. Although Farragut allots $10,000 per school in its annual budget, Littleton hopes the board tosses a lot more bills the schools’ way when it comes time for the next budget.

Cox earns coveted certification Thursday was a big night for Lauren Cox, special events and program coordinator for Farragut. Parks and Leisure Services Director Sue Stuhl was bursting her buttons like a proud parent as she presented Cox with the Certified Park and Recreation Professional certification from the National Recre-

Mayor Ralph McGill noted, “This is not a tax.” The code will require businesses to register with the town. This is to identify and support businesses operating within the town and help the town know who is doing business in the town or planning to operate in the town. McGill pointed out a past incident where $300,000 of tax money that should have gone to Farragut instead went to Knoxville. “Collection of the local option sales tax is done by the state and the state keeps up with what businesses are where and sometimes they get it wrong,” he noted. Businesses are being given 90 days after adoption of the ordinance to

Lauren Cox stands with Mayor Ralph McGill and holds her certification as a Certified Park and Recreation Profesional. ation and Park Association. Stuhl noted that Cox had put in a lot of hard work to earn the distinction. “A lot of people who take this test don’t pass it the first time, but Lauren did,” she said. The CPRP certification is the national standard for all parks and recreation

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obtain a license without having to pay the $15 fee and all renewals of licenses filed in a timely manner also would not be charged a fee. The board hopes the program will be win-win for all. The board also voted to amend the Fiscal Year 2012 General Fund Budget and Capital Investment Program by $55,000 to cover costs associated with the Watt Road Extension/Old Stage Road Improvements and repairs to another void in The Farm at Willow Creek on Ivy Lake Drive. A contract of $42,026 was awarded to American Foundation & Basement Repairs LLC to do the work on Ivy Lake. Ron Pinchok was approved to fill a committee

position on the Economic Development Committee. He replaces Ram Suga. The term expires in June 2013. A retiree, Pinchok spent most of his career in retail sales working for Xerox and Hallmark Cards. At a workshop session, the board heard from a number of groups requesting community grants. The board will decide who gets what sometime in June. Presentations were made on behalf of the Dogwood Arts Festival, Knoxville Area Transit, News Sentinel Open, Keep Knoxville Beautiful-Green Miles, Sunshine Ambassadors Inc., Knoxville Opera, East Tennessee Concert Band, American Heritage Girls and Concord Adult Day Enrichment Services.

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War, Flagel says, especially in communities caught in the midst of mayhem. Don’t forget that both Shiloh and Gettysburg, for example, were basically hamlets. The mention of Gettysburg gelled into another point. “We have hindsight,” Flagel said. “Even Lee did not know he was headed to Gettysburg.” The largest battle ever fought in the Northern Hemisphere happened where it did because two armies bumped into one another. Most of the newspapers thought Lee was headed to Harrisburg, Pa. Chaos, confusion and rumor were rampant. Few reporters got to Gettysburg in a timely manner. (Yep, most were in Harrisburg.) The Baltimore American, for example, reported on July 3, 1863, “no engagement (had happened) at Gettysburg up

to four this evening.” They hadn’t yet heard about Pickett’s Charge. One newspaper reported that Gen. George B. McClellan was killed at Gettysburg. He wasn’t even there. In spite of what the newspapers said, even Abraham Lincoln considered the fall of Vicksburg, Miss., which also happened the first week of July 1863, as the pivotal battle of the war. In fact, he called Gettysburg a defeat. But when Lincoln heard the news from Vicksburg, he said, “It is great. It is great. I see the end of the war!” Many believed at first that Gettysburg was a prequel to something worse, merely the first shot in a coming slaughter. Trenches were dug in Philadelphia, just in case. “Don’t listen to the history,” Flagel said. “Look at the evidence.” Reporters had to work. They didn’t know how long a battle would last. When the smoked cleared they then had to find a telegraph office. Many generals – like today – didn’t even want them around. William T. Sherman said reporters were worse than spies. Spies gathered information for their country. Reporters did so for money.

And forget the inverted pyramid style of newspaper writing. Because each and every letter had to be set into type one at a time, the freshest news could often be found in the middle or at the end of a story, sometimes on Page 2 or Page 3. Names, even of the generals, were misspelled; those wounded but living were reported dead (including Ar-

thur MacArthur, Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s father). “Accuracy,” Flagel said, “is the first casualty of war.” The Knoxville Civil War Roundtable meets monthly each second Tuesday at Bearden Banquet Hall. Info: http://www.discoveret.org/ kcwrt/ or visit its page on Facebook.

to critique new coaches, the proposed running attack and the realigned defensive front. The game is free. The golf event honors the memory of Jimmy “Cowboy” Hill. Thousands of Tennessee fans don’t know him. He came Marvin as a wingback from an undeWest feated team at Maryville High to become an outstanding defensive back in 1949 and 1950. He was deserving of all-star glue who once held the T Club recognition but there wasn’t together, will be praised. enough to go around. The gathering will resume This was the era of Hank Saturday at the Lauricella Lauricella, Doug Atkins, Bert Room in Neyland Stadium, Rechichar, Jack Stroud, John in advance of the Orange Michels, Gordon Polofsky, and White game. Some will Andy Kozar, Jim Haslam, stop spinning stories and Pug Pearman, Jimmy Hahn, go watch football, the better Ted Daffer, J.W. Sherrill, Bob

Davis – the list of great ones goes on and on. Hill had several claims to fame. As former teammate Ollie Keller tells it, Jimmy was nicknamed Cowboy by Gen. Robert R. Neyland and not because he wore boots or a wide-brimmed hat. If Hill hit a runner or receiver and didn’t get a clean knockdown, he “wrangled” his foe to the ground as a rodeo cowboy might throw a calf. Neyland loved the competitive spirit. Teammates loved the label. The tag stuck. Hill was a hero in the 1951 Cotton Bowl victory over Texas. Lauricella had the historic 75-yard run. Kozar scored twice. Cowboy made

big fourth-quarter plays that proved pivotal. With the Longhorns leading 14-13 and driving, Hill intercepted a pass and returned 28 yards. Tennessee fumbled away that opportunity but Texas fumbled it back on the next play – and Hill recovered. The Vols responded with the winning touchdown. Hill was a winner. He played on the NFL champion Detroit Lions in ’51. After a military climb to colonel, he played briefly with Pittsburgh and finished with the Ottawa Rough Riders. He was state chair of the Selective Service System. He was a businessman and chair of the Blount

County chamber of commerce. He served on the Maryville City Council. He was on two bank boards. He was president of the UT lettermen’s club when the golf tournament idea hatched. Others found that a good reason to tie his name to the event. There was only one Cowboy but there are hundreds of former Volunteers who played a part in what Tennessee athletics used to be. Many added other significant accomplishments. Each has a story. Old Vols are very interesting. They deserve to be remembered.

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The first casualty of war The realization, when it came, smacked Thomas Flagel right in the face. Flagel, an assistant professor of American history at Columbia State Community College in Columbia, Tenn., has been studying the Civil War, and reading newspapers from the period, all of his professional life. He said, though, that for years he missed what had literally been right in front of him. “The newspapers were telling me the Confederacy was dying when the editors weren’t,” Flagel told the Knoxville Civil War Roundtable at Bearden Banquet Hall last week. He spoke on “Messengers of Death: How the Press Presented the Civil War.” When Southern printing presses died, Flagel said, parts to replace them were in the North. Northern newspapers had a

one- to twoday response time to news; Southern newspapers had a one- to two-week response time, “when things were good.” Thomas Flagel T h e North had 12,000 miles of telegraph lines; the South had about 500. Seventy percent of Southern newspapers shut down during a two-year period. “The Confederacy was bleeding to death, including in ink and print.” In a crisis, Flagel says, humans desire information. It’s part of our fight or flight instinct. It is still true in the 21st century. On Sept. 11, 2001, for example, Internet usage increased 1,000 percent. It was true, too, in the Civil

Old Vols gathering This is fellowship week for old Vols. A hundred or more former Tennessee athletic lettermen will gather for golf on Friday at Avalon. Hall of Fame linebacker Steve Kiner has been practicing. Fleet receiver-running back Stanley Morgan will participate. Old tailback Herky Payne will talk a very good game but probably won’t play. Chick-fil-A will feed the multitude. Balls will fly, some in the designed direction. Gift bags, plaques and prizes will follow. Judy Constantine, the

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Noted author to speak for It was the Emerald Youth Foundation worst of times Emerald Youth Foundation will welcome nationallyknown researcher and author George Barna on Friday, May 4, at the Knoxville Expo Center. Barna will speak at Emerald Youth’s prayer breakfast at 7 a.m. He will discuss his belief that children should be a church’s No. 1 priority. Based on his book “Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions,” Barna will explain why he didn’t just “miss the boat” on this subject, he “missed the ocean.” The annual fundraising event will also include the meaningful story of an Emerald Youth alumnus; praise and worship music by the

Emerald Youth choir; and the launch of Emerald Youth Fellows to serve urban high school seniors. Following the breakfast, Emerald Youth will offer a free special session with Barna designed specifically for pastors and Christian leaders. Topics will include America’s world views and how churches can become more involved in facilitating a Biblical world view. The presentation will be held 8:30 to 10 a.m. Anyone in Christian leadership is welcome to attend. Barna has written 48 books about leadership, trends, church health and spiritual growth. He found-

Though the fig tree does not blossom, and no fruit is on the vines; though the produce of the olive fails and the fields yield no food; though the flock is cut off from the fold and there is no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will exult in the God of my salvation. (Habakkuk 3: 17-18 NRSV)

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WORSHIP NOTES Community Services ■ Concord United Methodist Church’s Caregiver Support Group, affiliated with Alzheimer’s Tennessee Inc., meets 10 to 11:30 a.m. each first Tuesday in Room 226 at the church, 11020 Roane Drive. Anyone in the community who gives care to an elderly individual is invited. Info: 675-2835.

Fundraisers and sales ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, will have a rummage sale in the family life center 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 28. Doors will reopen from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. to sell everything for $5 a bag. Items can be donated for the sale Thursday evening, April 26, or anytime Fri-

day, April 27. Info: 690-1060. ■ Concord UMC, 11020 Roane Dr., will have a rummage sale 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 20, and 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 21. During the last two hours on Saturday, folks can fill a bag for $5. Park at the back of the church and enter through the gym. Info: 966-6728.

Rec programs ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, holds a beginner yoga class Mondays from 6-7 p.m. upstairs in the family life center. Cost is $10 per class or $40 for five classes. Bring a mat, towel and water. Info: Dena Bower, 567-7615 or email denabower@comcast.net.

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I have seen him. I have not heard his story firsthand, but two people I trust completely have told me the saga. We believe the story is true. His young daughter died of meningitis. A few years later his wife died of cancer. He and his son lost a house to floods and moved to another state, where their house was ripped apart by a tornado. I don’t know his name, but I call him Job. I can’t imagine how he gets up in the morning. I can’t fathom how he remembers to breathe in and out. I am grateful, for his sake, that his son lives here, but I also can’t imagine the sense of dread, the wondering “What’s next?” that must pervade every day of their lives. What does such tragedy mean? That God is out to get him? That God is indifferent to human suffering? That God is testing him? That God has favorites, or contrariwise,

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God has scapegoats? That God is powerless? I say a resounding “No” to all of those. At least, intellectually that is what I believe. When I can think rationally about it, I believe that God set some rules in place in the natural world: cells divide (a good thing), but sometimes they get overzealous in their multiplication and cancer occurs. Winds blow, spreading seeds around, moving weather systems from one place to another and bringing needed rain. Except that sometimes there is more rain and wind than our human-made houses can withstand. It behooves us all to

remember the truth of a line from Robert Bolt’s “A Man for All Seasons,” (my all-time favorite play and movie). Sir Thomas More, imprisoned by King Henry VIII for his firm refusal to take the Oath of Allegiance (concerning the King’s marriage to Anne Boleyn), and tried for treason, remarks with wisdom and foreboding and resignation at his trial, “Death comes for us all; even for kings he comes.” Death is inevitable. It is also remarkably indifferent to our hopes, and dreams and aspirations. It cares not that we have been hurt before, or that we will be lonely without our parent, or spouse or child. So can we, like Habakkuk, look steadfastly at all the suffering and calamity around us, realize that we have nothing – nothing! – and still be able to say, “…yet I will rejoice in the Lord …exult in the God of my salvation.” I trust so. Because as long as we have God (or, more accurately, as long as God has us) we do not have “nothing,” and we can indeed rejoice in the Lord. I will pray for “Job.” I invite you to do the same, for him, and for all who suffer misfortune and sickness and loneliness and despair. Pray for healing, pray for hope, pray for wholeness. And give thanks to God for all your blessings!

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

Storytelling at Riverside Storytelling at Riverside will be held 7-9 p.m. Friday, April 20, at the Riverside Theater, 3769 Old Knoxville Highway. Everyone is invited. Artists will include Kathleen Mavournin, Susan Fulbright, Jeanette Stevens and Janice Brooks-Headrick. Admission is $5. Free parking. Info: 970-3000 or email riversidetn@gmail.com.

REUNIONS ■ Halls High School Class of 1952 will hold its 60th reunion in conjunction with the yearly alumni banquet Saturday, April 28, at the Halls High School cafeteria. Info: Judson Palmer, 9227651 or 712-3099. ■ Halls High School Class of 1962 will hold its 50th reunion 6 p.m. Friday, April 27, at Beaver Brook Country Club. Another opportunity to reunite with classmates will be at the annual alumni banquet 6 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at Halls High School. Those who have not received notification by mail or phone may need to

update contact information. A list of classmates that have not been located can be found at www.hallshigh62. com. Info/reservations: Mabel Sumter Holsenback, 922-2206. ■ Hillcrest Employees Reunion for past and present employees is 3 p.m. until close Saturday, May 5, at QQ Pizza in Halls. Everyone will purchase their own meal. Info: Sue Chesney, 6894158; Mildred Thompson, 688-0700; Gaye Vandergriff, 456-0531; or Vivian Bailey, 689-3451. ■ The 15th Old Farragut

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School reunion will be held Saturday, May 5. Info: 688-6777. ■ Powell High Class of 1962 will hold its 50th reunion April 27-28. On Friday, there’s a tour of Powell High School at 2 p.m. followed by Malcolm’s Dairyland hamburgers at Dante Baptist Church, 314 Brown Road. On Saturday, social hour and class photo at 6 p.m. at Jubilee Banquet Facility with dinner and program to follow. Info or to register: Joe Prueitt, 922-9865; Meryl Ann Linkous Houston, 2783326; or Joan Frazier Barker, 938-1269.

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Cyber sleuthing scores big win for team By Suzanne Foree Neal State champions. Not a bad way for Farragut High School’s CyberPatriot team to wind up the first year of competition. Notice of the win came as a big surprise for advisor and computer maintenance technology teacher David Galaska as well as team members. While they made it through two rounds of competition, they didn’t score well enough to make it to the finals. They did, however, score enough points to be named Tennessee champions in the open division. They will be honored and receive their trophy at a banquet Friday, May 11, at the Chattanooga Choo-Choo Hotel. The team is sponsored by the Gen. Bruce K. Holloway Chapter 367 of the Air Force Association here in Knoxville. During competition, the students use a “target image” downloaded into a computer in the school’s lab. They have six hours to find and fix 10 vulnerabilities. They take turns at problem-solving but also must work as a team to find and fix the problems. Bryce Ballard says he learned a lot from being in the club and it’s helped him decide on a career path. “I’m striving for a National Security Association scholarship at Fountainhead (College of

Technology),” says the junior, who hopes for a fouryear free ride. “Originally, I wasn’t as much leaning toward cyber security. This swayed me. It’s like a big game of cat and mouse or hide and seek and trying to get one up on the other person.” He says when he first got involved with the club, he thought he knew a lot about cyber security, but it was really a learning experience. “It’s been a vast improvement,” he laughs.

Each team member received a medal for their state win. Bailey Holland, the only girl on the team, gave as much grief as she received from the guys and was definitely surprised to be sitting on a championship team. “I’ll definitely be on the team next year,” she says, smiling. “I like hanging out. I’ve become friends with everyone. The hardest part about

competing was getting everything organized and together in the time we had.” She was surprised by the level of competition and says she learned a lot. “I always wanted to do something with technology and this has opened doors for me to see how computers work.” Galaska hopes the surprise win by his team will motivate other students to get involved next year. “I think this team will be motivated to do better next year or at least stay state champions,” he says. Only one member, David Meece, is graduating. Although he enjoys the club and will miss it next year, he says it hasn’t changed his future plans. He’ll still attend Gonzaga University and major in electrical engineering. “Camaraderie was the best part of the club,” he says. “I learned a lot of stuff I can apply to my computer at home, figuring out the problems.” Andrew LaPlaunt says it was fun learning to apply problem-solving skills and he’ll definitely be in the club again next year. He liked to “weed out what didn’t work and find out what did.” As for competing next year, his motto is: “Go big or go home.”

Financial Focus Early Day lessons can apply to investors, too April 22 is Earth Day. Started in 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson, Earth Day is designed to create awareness of the Earth’s environment and to encourage conservation efforts. If you and your family participate in Earth Day events, such as helping clean up a local park or taking materials to a recyWendy cling center, you know the benefits of doing your part Schopp to improve your surroundings. But are you doing everything you can to upgrade your environment for investing? Actually, as an investor, you can learn a lot from the lessons of Earth Day. Here are just a few ideas: ■ Diversify. If you’re familiar with Earth Day, you know that it involves multiple activities, including educational programs and do-it-now action steps. This variety is necessary because protecting our environment is a complex challenge. Meeting your shortand long-term investment goals can be challenging, too, but you’ll have a better chance of success by diversifying your investment dollars across a range of vehicles, such as stocks, bonds, government securities and certificates of deposit (CDs). Diversification can help reduce the impact of volatility on your portfolio – and high volatility can be an obstacle for some people trying to follow an investment strategy. (Keep in mind, though, that diversification, by itself, cannot guarantee a profit or protect against loss.) ■ Seek growth opportunities. Some people plant trees on Earth Day, hoping to watch them grow over the years. As an investor, you, too, need to plant “seeds” today in the hopes of growth in the future. That means, among other things, that when you purchase growth-oriented investments for

the long term, you need to try to stick with them and not “uproot” them after shortterm declines in price. ■ Develop good habits. If you attend an Earth Day program, you will learn about many eco-friendly habits you can develop, from using energy-efficient light bulbs to recycling old computers and other electronic devices. To invest successfully, it’s important to develop good habits, such as staying invested in all types of markets, seeking tax-advantaged investments and reviewing your portfolio regularly to make sure it’s still appropriate for your risk tolerance, time horizon and long-term objectives. ■ Avoid “toxins.” At some Earth Day events, you can learn about “green” substitutes for toxic chemicals in common household cleaners. When you invest, you may also want to avoid “toxins” – or at least “toxic” behaviors, such as chasing after “hot” stocks that are inappropriate for your needs or trading so frequently that you run up big fees, commissions and taxes. ■ Think long term. Above all else, Earth Day is a reminder to us that we all want to leave a healthy planet to future generations – which means we need to make moves that are beneficial for the environment over the long term. When you invest, you also need to focus on the future. That means following a long-term investment strategy and not getting sidetracked by short-term events, such as political crises and economic downturns. Earth Day comes once a year, but its lessons can have a lasting impact on our environment. When you apply these same lessons to your own investment environment, you may be able to achieve some healthy results. For more information on investing, contact Wendy Schopp at Edward Jones Investments, 671-1318.

Tutors Phillip Gilman (at left) and Pam Bryan (standing) help Farragut High School students Trevan Burton (second from left) and Chei Jackson (at right) with their homework at the Beck Cultural Exchange Center. Photos by Betty Bean

Cedric Jackson of the Emerald Youth Foundation. golfer and would have loved to try out for the Farragut golf team (as well as the football team), with the aim of getting a college scholarship, but because of his transportation issues he wasn’t able to do so. The East Knoxville kids catch the bus at 7 every morning. Punctuality is important, since missing the bus means missing a day of school for most of them. Raquel says she sleeps most of the way to school. Her favorite thing about Farragut is having a college counselor who has followed her all the way through high school. She and the other East Knoxville kids go to Beck for tutoring four days a week. Daniel Richards is a recent University of Tennessee graduate and an AmeriCorps volunteer with the Emerald Youth Foundation’s “Just Lead” program. Pam Bryan is a math major at UT who wants to become a high school math teacher and volunteers her time as a tutor. Phillip Gilman is an AmeriCorps volunteer. The tutors believe in giving back to the community. “We try to tailor our program to mentor them, and meet as many of their needs as we can,” Richards said. “They’re all really bright kids, and very motivated. One of them was living in South Knoxville and walked three miles downtown to the bus station in the morning.” The tutoring program started last fall after Farragut principal Michael Reynolds identified a need that the school couldn’t fi ll

because of the inflexible bus schedules. He called the Emerald Youth Foundation (he had developed a relationship with them when he was principal at Fulton High School) to see if they could work something out. A group from Emerald Youth Foundation including Neighborhood Director Cedric Jackson got together with the Farragut principals for some brainstorming. They decided to do a tutorial at a location close to the students’ homes. They checked a map of the bus routes and Jackson noticed that they passed right by the Beck Center. “I’ve had a long relationship with (Beck executive director) Avon Rollins. He was completely open to the idea and embraced it from the very beginning. I called Mike Reynolds and asked what it would take to put in an additional stop on the bus route to allow the kids to meet at Beck. He made a phone call and he made it happen. We accept the responsibility to get the kids home.” The program started in November, and operates Monday through Thursday every week. In addition to tutoring, the Emerald Youth Foundation tries to fill in some extracurricular activity gaps by taking the students to ball games and other events. Jackson does not criticize Austin-East, which has been making up ground on its academic performance. “A-E does a good job of building the kinds of relationships necessary for education to take place,” he said, citing the breakfast program that principal Benny Perry started after learning that large numbers of his students were coming to school hungry. “We need to create better support around the inner city schools. Simply telling these children, ‘You’ve got the opportunity to leave’ may be a short term fi x, but we do have to create better.”

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A yellow school bus rumbled down Dandridge Avenue and stopped in front of the Beck Cultural Exchange Center shortly after 4 p.m. Trevon Burton, a 17-year-old high school junior, and Malik Jones, a 15-year-old high school freshman, got off the bus and started up the Beck Center’s front sidewalk. Tutors Daniel Richards, Pam Bryan and Phillip Gilman were waiting for them on the front porch. A few minutes later, a second bus dropped off another group of kids, including Malik’s older sister, Raquel Jones, and Gabrielle Drinkard, both 18-year-old seniors. The two buses had just made the long trek back to East Knoxville from Farragut High School, ferrying some 100 students back home to the AustinEast zone. Some of them have been attending Farragut since 2009, when A-E parents were notified that their children had the option of transferring to Bearden, Farragut or Powell high schools or Hardin Valley Academy under the guidelines of No Child Left Behind. Farragut got most of the A-E transfers because it had room. “There was no way in God’s creation that I was going to A-E,” Raquel said. “It just wasn’t an option.” Her first choice of schools was Bearden, which she didn’t get in because it was over-crowded. She says she’s been reasonably happy with her second choice, although she regrets not being able to participate in after-school activities because of the bus schedule. She and her brother are both able to participate in ROTC, and both are planning careers in the Navy. Raquel hopes to become a lawyer and join the JAG corps. “I like to argue,” she said. Gabrielle said her mom sent her to Farragut, which she has grown to love. “I remember walking into Farragut and they were all so friendly that I was just like ‘Ahhh, I love it.’ They were just really nice people.” Trevon goes to tutoring at Farragut two days a week and walks to a shopping mall to catch a KAT bus home on those days. He’s going to Farragut because he believes he’s getting a superior education there and he plans to go to junior college and transfer to the University of Tennessee, where he can get a tuition break because his mother works there. He wants to major in fine arts. Malik Jones got accepted into the L&N STEM Academy, but his mom preferred for him to attend Farragut with his sister. He’s an avid

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■ Camp Invention, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 25-29, at Farragut Intermediate School, rising 1st-6th grades. Problem-solving and real-life science fun with qualified educators. Info: www.campinvention.org, Krista.Cardenas@knoxschools.org, 3894576. ■ Christian Academy of Knoxville Sports Camps, elementary and middle school ages. Basketball, May 30 through June 1; baseball, June 4-7; cheer, June 4-8; football, June 18-21; softball, June 1821; boys soccer, July 9-12; middle school volleyball, July 9-13, July 23-25, July 30 through Aug. 1; all-sports camp, July 16-19; tennis, July 16-19, July 23-25. Volleyball High School Summer Slam team camp, July 23-25. Info: www.cakwarriors.com/camps or 690-4721 ext. 142. ■ Camp Webb at Webb School of Knoxville offers more than 100 camp sessions for a wide variety of interests, including sports and the arts and sciences. An Adventure Camp offering a ropes course, archery,

drama, sports and games is also available. Lunch is provided. Info or to register: www. campwebb.com or 291-3840. ■ Frank R. McClung Museum at UT will offer kids camps for rising 4th-6th graders. Cost is $110 per child per camp, with discount for museum members, snack included. “Dig It! Fun with Fossils” will be offered 1-4 p.m. June 18-22, studying paleontology, real fossils of dinosaurs and other extinct animals.. “Archaeokids: Exploring ng Ancient Art and Archaeae eology” will be offered 9 a.m. to noon, June 25 25529, studying ancient Egypt pt and ancient Native Americans. Info: Debbie Woodiel, 974-2144 or woodield@utk.edu; www. mcclungmuseum.utk.. edu/education/SummerCamp.pdf.

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A-10 • APRIL 16, 2012 • SHOPPER-NEWS ■ Garden Montessori School, 3225 Garden Drive, will offer summer camp June 4 through July 27, for 2-year-olds through middle school with daily, weekly or monthly enrollment. Middle and high school students may also script, produce and act in a film with the Summer Film Institute at Garden. Info: 688-6776 or www.gardenmontessori.org. ■ Go for the Gold Olympic Piano Camp, 2-4 p.m. Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, 25, and July 9 and 16, at Premiere Complex, 620 Sullivan Place Road, Seymour; Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27, and July 11 and 18, at Lovell Heights Music Studios, 10424 Kingston Pike; Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28, and July 12 and 19, at Broadway Sound, 2830 Broadway. Participants may choose one location. Register by April 27. Cost is $20 registration fee and $125 camp fee. Info: Kim Leake, 382-1754, kimleake81@ gmail.com. ■ Hunter Hollow Farm in West Knoxville offers summer and seasonal day camps, horseback riding lessons for all levels and ages, hunter/jumper horse show opportunities, horse leasing and boarding, and farm birthday parties. Info: Jan McElroy, equusjmc@aol.com. ■ Kids Place Inc. Knox County summer day care sites for ages 5-12, with weekly swimming, activities and fun field trips. Sites and contact info are: Ridgedale Baptist Church off Western Avenue, 660-7154; Carter Elementary School, 660-7124; Copper Ridge Elementary School, 660-7149; Fountain City Elementary School, 660-7134; Gibbs Elementary School, 660-713; Inskip Elementary School, 660-7145; Camp K.P., Millertown, Mascot, 255-1800 or 660-7230.

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■ KidsU summer kids camps at UT, kindergarten through 12th grade. Students will work with college faculty, staff and graduate students in art, chemistry, cooking, anthropology, photography, microbiology, veterinary medicine and more. Info or to register: www.utnoncredit.com, 974-0150. ■ Knoxville Area Junior Golf Association Summer Golf Camp, Concord Park Golf Course, 10909 Northshore Drive. Twoday camps, 9 a.m. to noon, ages 6-8, $75: May 29-30, June 12-13, June 26-27, July 2-3, July 17-18, July 31 through Aug. 1. Threeday camps, 9 a.m. to noon, ages 9-14, $100: June 5-7, June 19-21, July 10-12, July 24-26, Aug. 7-9. Info: 966-9103 or www.KnoxAreaJuniorGolf.org. ■ Knoxville Museum of Art Summer Art Academy, with morning classes for ages 3-12 and afternoon classes for ages

ing 6th-8th grade; Master Series for rising 9th-12th grade. Info: 769-6944 or westknoxville@mathnasium.com.

13 and up, starting Monday, June 4, and continuing each week through Aug. 3. A variety of classes are offered, including printmaking, ancient art, drawing, fashion design, collage and more. Cost is $85 for museum members, $100 for nonmembers. Scholarships available. Info or to register: 525-6101 ext. 246 or education@ knoxart.org. ■ Mathnasium Summer Memberships, May 28 through Aug. 11, offering “Ready, Set, Go!” for rising kindergarten through 5th grade; “PowerMath Preview” for ris-

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■ Mathnasium Summer Camps, offering Junior Mathletes, rising kindergarten through 1st grade, 9-11 a.m. July 30 through Aug. 3; Mathtastic Mathletes, rising 2nd-3rd grade, noon to 2 p.m., July 30 through Aug. 2; Star Mathletes, rising 4th5th grade, noon to 2 p.m., July 30 through Aug. 3. Info: 769-6944 or westknoxville@ mathnasium.com. ■ Pellissippi State Community College Children’s Classes, starting in June at 10915 Harding Valley Road. Classes include Social Networking for Teens, ages 13 and up, 10:30 a.m. to noon, June 4-5 and July 27-28, $65; Manners Come from the Heart, ages 7-12, 12:30 to 2 p.m. June 4-5 and June

27 27-28, $65; the CSI Experience, grades 5-8, 9- a.m. June 11-15, $105; Claymation, ages 9-11 8- 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m., July 9-13, 8-15, $1 CreACTivity, ages 8-10, 1-4 p.m. July $119; 9- $115, and more. Info and complete class 9-13, sc schedule: www.pstcc.edu/bcs, 539-7167. ■ Princess and Pirates Piano Camp, 10 a.m. to noon Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, 25, and July 9 and 16, at Premiere Complex, 620 Sullivan Place Road, Seymour; Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27, and July 11 and 18, at Lovell Heights Music Studios, 10424 Kingston Pike; Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28, and July 12 and 19, at Broadway Sound, 2830 Broadway. Participants may choose one location. Register by April 27. Cost is $20 registration fee and $125 camp fee. Info: Kim Leake, 382-1754, kimleake81@ gmail.com ■ Tate’s Day Camp, 1031 North Cedar

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Bluff Road, ages 3-15, May 29 through June 25-30; Field Ecology Adventure, Aug. 3, with structured activities 8:30 ages 13-17, July 9-19; Girls in Science, a.m. to 4 p.m., and extended day availrising 8th grade girls, June 11-16. able. Each week has a theme, including Family Camp, for a week of outdoor Animal Planet, Medieval Mania, Wild fun parents and children ages 6 and Water and more. Campers enjoy ageup, will be July 2-7. Info or to register: appropriate activities both indoors and www.gsmit.org. outdoors, including swimming, nature ■ YMCA, Cruisin’ Around the study, arts and crafts, climbing, archery, World Summer Day Camp, 7 a.m. to 6 sports and more. All students ages 3-8 p.m., Monday through Friday, May 29 receive daily swim lessons. Specialty through Aug. 9, kindergarten through camps in computer skills or the arts are age 13, at Beaumont Magnet Elemenalso available. Info: 690-9208 or www. tary School and the North Side YMCA in tatescamp.com. Halls. Each week has a different theme. ■ The Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont offers nature and wilderness camps, including Discover Camp, ages 9-12, June 11-16, June 25-30 and July 9-14; Teen High 2012 Summer Day Camp Adventure, ages 13-17, July 9-19; tennYen Youth EmJune 4-August 10 powerment Summit, ages Our Camp Grace 2012 includes: 13-17, June 4-8; Wilderness • Dollywood Splash Country Season Pass Adventure Trek, ages 13-17, • Weekly Field Trips that include WonderWorks

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Hardin Valley Academy senior Emma Myrick receives a scholarship to play soccer with University of the Cumberlands. Shown are: (front) sister Ellie Myrick, Emma Myrick, mom Donica Myrick, HVA coach Mike McLean; (back) dad Heath Myrick and University of the Cumberlands womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer coach Russell Stewart. Emma will be studying to become a physicianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistant. Photo by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

Alves, Hartman to play in college Last Wednesday was a busy day for the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volleyball team at Farragut High School. Senior Julia Alves signed with Winthrop University in Rock Hill, S.C., and senior Kayla Hartman signed with the University of Western Georgia during a dual signing ceremony attended by family and friends. Both young women competed in the Junior Olympics last year, bringing home the silver medal in two-woman sand volleyball. This season, they helped the Admirals set a school record of 53 wins and 6 losses. Pictured at the signing are (front) Julia Alves, Kayla Hartman; (back) Farragut High School head volleyball coach Susan Davidson, former head coach David Moore and assistant coach Brendon Cleer. Photo submitted

Emma Myrick signs with University of the Cumberlands By Theresa Edwards Emma Myrick received a scholarship to play soccer at the University of the Cumberlands in Kentucky, where she will be studying to be a physicianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistant. The HVA team has won two district chanpionships and last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regional, according to athletic director George Ashe.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I continued to play soccer because I enjoy competing, being part of a team and making a difference,â&#x20AC;? Myrick said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very proud of the notoriety Emma has brought to Hardin Valley Academy and to the soccer team as well,â&#x20AC;? said Ashe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Emma was one of four girls who had a tough task of starting the program as

a freshman and sophomore here and went through to win the first ever district championship here,â&#x20AC;? said coach Mike McLean. Coach Russell Stewart attended the signing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are really excited about having Emma in our 2012 class,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure she will be a great addition to our team. Congratulations on winning the scholarship.â&#x20AC;?

Farragut High School ROTC cadets Farragut High School ROTC cadets Catie Doerger, Andy Usey, Cameron Hensley and Kevin Parchman help out with the bouncehouse and inflatable slides at the West End festival in Farragut. Their goals differ, with Usey planning to join the Marine Corps, Cameron the Air Force program at UTK, Parchman the Navy Reserves and Doerger studying to gain leadership skills plus an academic understanding of ROTC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Navy Junior ROTC program at Farragut High School is designed really to teach young men and women life skills, discipline, responsibility, accountability and those things they will need later in life no matter what they do,â&#x20AC;? said Senior Naval Science instructor Lt. Comdr. Bob Cosby. Photo by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com State Rep. Harry Brooks speaks to Delegation H06280 from People To People during a recent meeting of the group at Cedar Bluff Middle School. Brooks talked about his daily responsibilities and what led to his decision to become a state representative. People To People ambassador programs offer educational travel opportunities for young people. Delegation H06280 will visit six countries in Europe this coming summer. Photo submitted ÂŤ\AĂ˘of Â&#x2019;ÂŚ

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Ashlynn Ransom performs “My Heart is Perfect” with Hardin Valley Academy’s winter guard. The team traveled to Dayton, Ohio, on April 11-13 for their first WGI (Winter Guard International) Color Guard World Championship, a premier showcase event. Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

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Randy Amann, Tyler Thomas, David Holt and Garrett Weekley of the Hardin Valley Academy indoor line band perform “Less is More.” They will be going to the WGI Percussion World Championship in Dayton, Ohio, on April 18-20.

Creekside offers pets home away from home LaDonna Madden stands with an artful depiction of the bond between pets and people. LaDonna and Ron Madden are new owners of Creekside Pet Resort on Ebenezer Road. The facility offers pet day care with monitored, indoor/outdoor play, and boarding with lots of personal attention. Info: 249-7127. Photo by D. Hacker

News from Turkey Creek Public Market Kerry Freeman displays his 1971 Ford Maverick. “I’ve restored a lot of it, replacing the motor, doing interior work, headliners and seats,” he said. “It’s not so much a show car as a car to drive. Everyone has a Maverick story, but there are not many left today.” He likes to go to the rod runs with his wife. “Mine’s a Saturday night cruiser.”

Cruise In at Public Market Dennis “the menace” Toomey helps coordinate the Cruise In at Turkey Creek Public Market the first Saturday of each month April through October. “There are no registration fees, no trophies and lots of door prizes,” Toomey said. “Just come on in and have fun.”

Clyde “Mule” Sutton with the East Tennessee Patriot Heart Riders talks with visitors at the Cruise In. On April 18 the riders will put flags up at the airport as HonorAir Knoxville transports Korean War and World War II veterans on tour to Washington, D.C. Info: www.honorairknoxville.com

This yellow 1951 Dodge Limited Edition truck captured attention while the owner was shopping inside the Public Market. Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

Kim Blair does the work herself on this 2003 Chevy Corvette. She does research online and laughed, “I’ll eventually figure it out. If I see something I want, I’ll try and do it. I’ll attempt anything once.” She installed a cold air intake (custom painted marble blue) which increases efficiency and speed. Inside the engine is engraved “It doesn’t get any better than this!” The same saying is embroidered on the custom blue trunk liner. She also added a custom Corsa Xtreme exhaust. To add sparkle, blue LED lights match her other blue accents contrasting with the black auto.

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FARRAGUT LIBRARY EVENTS The Farragut Branch Library is located at 417 N. Campbell Station Road. A parent or guardian must accompany each child, except for older preschool, during Storytime and events. Info: 777-1750. ■ Monday, April 16, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5. ■ Tuesday, April 17, 10:30 a.m. – Older Preschool Storytime for ages 4-6. ■ Wednesday, April 18, 10:30 a.m. – Baby Bookworms for infants to age 2. ■ Thursday, April 19, 10:30 a.m. – Toddler Storytime for ages 2-3. ■ Friday, April 20, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5.

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comes first. Info: Arleen Higginbotham, 966-7057 or arleen.higginbotham@townoffarragut.org.

MONDAYS, APRIL 16 TO MAY 21 Yoga classes at Town Hall The town of Farragut will offer yoga classes from 9-10 a.m. Mondays, April 16 to May 21, at the Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. The class will include the basics and beyond – stretching, posture and gentle positions. Participants should wear loose clothing and bring a mat or heavy quilt. Instructor is Betty Calister. Cost: $60. Payment must be received within five business days of registration. Info or to register: 966-7057.

MONDAYS, APRIL 16 TO MAY 21 THROUGH MONDAY, APRIL 30 Farragut Dogwood Trail The 7.9-mile-long Farragut Dogwood Trail, presented by the town of Farragut and the Dogwood Arts Festival, will be open through Monday, April 30. The trail showcases 487 Farragut homes throughout three subdivisions. The trail begins at the entrance to Fox Den Subdivision off Kingston Pike, winds through Fox Den on North Fox Den Drive and Oakmont Circle, connects with Clover Fork Drive in Country Manor Subdivision and ends in Village Green through a variety of roads. Visitors will exit the trail on Campbell Station Road from Old Colony Road. Pink stripes and arrows painted on the asphalt will guide visitors through the neighborhoods. For more Dogwood Arts Festival info, visit www. dogwoodarts.com.

THROUGH MONDAY, APRIL 30 Arts Council featured artist Farragut resident and Tennessee native Sandy Dean is the town of Farragut Arts Council featured artist for April. Her exhibit of watercolor art depicting wildflowers of the Smoky Mountains will be on display 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through Monday, April 30, at Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive.

THROUGH MONDAY, APRIL 30 Keiger paintings at Red Line Atlanta-based artist Charles Keiger is the artist of the month at Red Line Gallery, 11519 Kingston Pike. Keiger is showing 12 new works under the exhibit title “Menagerie.” The paintings take an off beat look at the wild animals, acrobats and clowns brought together by a circus. Info: 288-0277 or www.redlinegallery.net.

THROUGH MONDAY, APRIL 30 Parrott/Ryalls exhibit at District Gallery Works by Knoxville native Joe Parrott and Asheville artist Cassie Ryalls will be on exhibit through Monday, April 30, at The District Gallery, 5113 Kingston Pike. The exhibit includes cityscape and landscape paintings by self-taught artist Parrott and ceramic “souls” by Ryalls, whose background in functional pottery has evolved into figurative sculpture. Info: 200-4452 or www.TheDistrictGallery.com.

THROUGH FRIDAY, MAY 11 Volunteer committee applications The town of Farragut is accepting applications from community members who wish to serve on one of Farragut’s advisory committees. Completed applications must be returned by Friday, May 11, to the Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive.Applicants should be willing to attend monthly meetings and assist with planning and executing committee projects and events. Information about each of the committees is available at www.townoffarragut.org under the Government tab. The application form is available on the homepage at the Online Form Center link. Printed applications are available at Town Hall or by calling 966-7057. Info: Allison Myers, allison.myers@townoffarragut.org or 966-7057.

THROUGH FRIDAY, MAY 18 World’s Fair exhibit at Folklife Museum The Farragut Folklife Museum is remembering the 1982 World’s Fair with an exhibit that runs through Friday, May 18. The World’s Fair exhibit features an assortment of artifacts from the museum’s collection as well as items on loan from museum committee members. The museum, housed in Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive, is open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Admission is free. Info: Julia Jones, julia.jones@townoffarragut.org or 966-7057.

THROUGH THURSDAY, JUNE 21 Independence Day Parade registration The registration form for the town of Farragut’s 25th annual Independence Day Parade is available at the Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive, and on www. townoffarragut.org (link on the home page). The deadline for registrations is Thursday, June 21, until the town receives 95 entries or the lineup area is full, whichever

Zumba classes at Town Hall The town of Farragut will offer Zumba classes from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays, April 16 to May 21, at the Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Zumba fitness combines Latin music rhythms and dance styles with other international styles and rolls them into the ultimate cardio party. Instructor is Karen McKinney. Cost: $45. Payment must be received within five business days of registration. Info or to register: 966-7057.

TUESDAYS, APRIL 17 TO MAY 22 Pilates classes at Town Hall The town of Farragut will offer Pilates classes from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays, April 17 to May 22, at the Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Pilates is a mind-body exercise that works the whole body. Instructor is Simon Bradbury. Cost: $60. Payment must be received within five business days of registration. Info or to register: 966-7057.

THURSDAY, APRIL 19 Strang book club discusses ‘Unbroken’ Current members and newcomers are invited to attend book club at noon Thursday, April 19, at the Frank R. Strang Senior Center, 109 Lovell Heights Road. The April selection is “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand.

FRIDAY, APRIL 20 Puttin’ on the Ritz The Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce will present Puttin’ on the Ritz at 6 p.m. Friday, April 20, at Rothchild Catering and Conference Center, 8807 Kingston Pike. Proceeds benefit the chamber’s Continuing Education Scholarship Fund and a charity to be determined. The silent auction is open 6 to 7:45 p.m. Dinner begins at 8, followed by a live auction led by Bear Stephenson. Info: 675-7057.

SATURDAYS THROUGH APRIL 28 Knox Walks at McFee Park The Knoxville Track Club and the town of Farragut are teaming up to bring the Farragut community Knox Walks, a nine-week walking program to help participants make a healthy lifestyle change through regular walking. Designed for all ages, the Knox Walks at McFee Park, 917 McFee Road, will start at 8:30 a.m. Saturdays through April 28. Participants will meet each week at the restroom building in the lower parking lot. Knox Walks will conclude with a 5k walking event on Saturday, May 5. The registration fee is $35 per participant. Registrations accepted online, www.ktc.org.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, APRIL 21-22 Art in the Park puts artists outdoors The Farragut Business Alliance and town of Farragut, in partnership with the Dogwood Arts Festival, will present the second annual Art in the Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 21-22, at various sites around Farragut. The public is invited to watch as artists create their works outdoors at such popular Farragut locations as Anchor Park, Bridgemore Boulevard, Campbell Station Park, Farragut Town Hall/Farragut Memorial Plaza, Historic Pleasant Forest Cemetery, Mayor Bob Leonard Park, McFee Park and Old Concord. New this year is “Cookie Art” for children, which will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at Campbell Station Park. The art works will be juried with prizes awarded for best in show, first place and second place. A reception and art sale will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, April 27, at Red Line Gallery, 11519 Kingston Pike. Viewing begins at noon.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 Aneurysm information at Strang Center Aneurysms will be the topic at a Boxed Lunch & Learn at noon Wednesday, April 25, at Frank R. Strang Senior Center, 109 Lovell Heights Road. Christopher Pollack, MD, of Premier Surgical Associates will provide information about the effects of an aneurysm. Attendance is $5, with complimentary boxed lunches available to all attendees who

RSVP by Wednesday, April 18. To RSVP: 5414500.

THURSDAY, APRIL 26 Wire wrap ring-making class The town of Farragut will offer a wire wrap ringmaking class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26, at Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Instructor Sheila Akins will show students how to use wire to make two rings. The cost for the class is $40 (supplies included). Registration and payment deadline is Monday, April 23. Info or to register: 966-7057.

SATURDAY, APRIL 28 Lions’ ‘Run for Sight’ Poker Run The Farragut Lions Club will hold the “Run for Sight” Poker Run on Saturday, April 28. Registration will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Farragut Wine & Spirits, 11238 Kingston Pike. Cars and motorcycles are welcome. Preregistration is $15. Day-of-event registration is $20. All proceeds benefit the vision-assistance projects of the Farragut Lions Club. Info: Gerri Crutchfield, 789-6392 or gcrutchfieldflc@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 29 Northington students’ recital Students of David Northington, professor of music at the University of Tennessee, will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 29, at the American Piano Gallery Recital Hall, 11651 Parkside Drive. The recital is free and open to the public. To RSVP for the recital or for more info, contact events@americanpianogallery.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 4 Chad Airhart exhibition at District An opening reception will be held for the exhibition “Chad Airhart: Clusters, Chaos and Control” from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 4, at The District Gallery, 5113 Kingston Pike. The exhibition will continue through Tuesday, May 29, at the gallery. Airhart’s paintings and drawings depict worlds of gathering people, flower clusters and social insects. His process develops from two basic forces – chaos and control – and he experiments with the ambiguity between figure and ground, color schemes, tactile surfaces and varying sequences of gestures that create rhythm and asymmetrical balance. Info: 200-4452 or cinamon@thedistrictgallery.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 5 Youth Fishing Rodeo Youth ages 13 and under are invited to the 28th annual Bob Watt Youth Fishing Rodeo on Saturday, May 5, at Anchor Park, 11730 Turkey Creek Road. Registration will begin onsite at 9 a.m. with fishing to follow from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Participants get to fish and compete for prizes in various categories. The town of Farragut will provide the bait (any type may be used); a limited number of fishing poles will be available for use during the event, but participants are encouraged to bring their own poles. The fishing rodeo, sponsored by the town of Farragut, is free and open to the public. It will be held rain or shine. In the case of severe inclement weather, call 966-2420 to check the status of the event. Info: www. townoffarragut.org or contact Lauren Cox, lauren. cox@townoffarragut.org or 966-7057.

TUESDAY, MAY 8 Community Dialogue on Land Use Plan The town of Farragut will hold a Community Dialogue session on its Comprehensive Land Use Plan at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, at Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. The Land Use Plan is being developed to guide the town as it establishes a “blueprint” for future land use and development. Residents are encouraged to stay up to date on news and information concerning the development of the plan and to share their comments and ideas at www. farragut2025.com. Info: Gary Palmer, gary.palmer@ townoffarragut.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 19 Rain barrel workshop There will be a workshop on making rain barrels from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 19, in the community room at the Farragut Town Hall. The $55 cost includes a rain barrel, supplies for installation of the barrel, an instructional demonstration and an explanation of the benefits of using rain barrels. The workshop is limited to the first 40 barrels reserved with payment. Send payment to the Fort Loudoun Lake Association, 956 Volunteer Landing Drive, Knoxville, TN 37915. Info: 523-3800 or email Julie Costner, julie@fllake.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 20 Pianists Akins, Dulin to perform Two acclaimed pianists will perform a concert of their original compositions at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 20, at the American Piano Gallery Recital Hall, 11651 Parkside Drive. Joseph Akins, a piano artist and Middle Tennessee State University professor, and Alabama-based pianist Michael Dulin will perform individually in the concert. The Steinway Society concert is free and open to the public.

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Drayer Physical Therapy opens in Farragut Bart Watkins, CEO of Liz-Beth and Company; Nick Cazana, director of development for Holiday Inn World’s Fair Park; Mayor Madeline Rogero; and artist Davis Whitfield IV stand in front of the newly unveiled sculpture “Celebration” inspired by Art in Public Places. Photo by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

Drayer Physical Therapy Institute opened a new location in Farragut, which they celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony March 23. Pictured are Lisa Bain, Mike Smith, Vicki Kennon, Joe Smith, manager Justin Brillante, Tyler Brillante, Becky Bolt, Channon Brillante, Eli Brillante, Farragut Town Administrator David Smoak and Bettye Sisco of the Farragut West Knox Chamber. The center is located at 10910 Kingston Pike. Info: 342-7823. Photo by J. Brannon The team at Jazzercise celebrates spring at the West End Easter Festival. They are (front) Eliza Milligan, Shannon Milligan, Laura Cain, Shawna Parisi, Jake Cain, Angela Parisi; (back) Madeline Cain. Photo by T.

‘Celebration’ sculpture unveiled By Theresa Edwards The sculpture “Celebration,” created by artist Davis Whitfield IV and commissioned by Nick Cazana for the Holiday Inn World’s Fair Park, was unveiled April 10. The inspiration for installing this sculpture came from the Dogwood Arts Festival’s Art in Public Places Knoxville, a program founded in 2007 by Bart Watkins, CEO of LizBeth and Company, and Deputy Mayor Eddie Mannis, then CEO of Prestige Cleaners. “It is often said arts are the heart and soul of a community,” said Mayor Madeline Rogero prior to the unveiling. “It is good for us. It brings us together. It expands our horizons and makes a spirit in our community.” The new sculpture is 14 feet wide by 11 feet high, weighing approximately 800 pounds. It is constructed of powder coated mild and stainless steel. While assembling it, Whit-

field stood on a 9-foot ladder, looking down at it to get a perspective on how it would look. “The day I installed it last Wednesday was the first time I saw it on the wall,” he said. The sculpture consists of three pieces. The gold circle Whitfield calls the “sun piece” was the first piece installed. The second portion consisted of the parts resembling a head and small body in the front. The last piece was the “body” on the back side. There were men finishing tile work that helped lift the sculpture. It was so heavy it required five men using scissor-lift scaffolding to raise and bolt it to the wall. “It took a lot of maneuvering to get it there,” said Whitfield. The “Celebration” sculpture is not representational, Whitfield explained, but it is a joyous occasion. The abstract forms are happy, whimsical and lyrical. He leaves it to the viewers to interpret.

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Mario’s Pizza and Grill owners Randy and Janet Bulmon enjoy the festival with their grandson, Aedan Hudson (center). Randy, Hillary Cartwright, Marcie Graves, Hannah Kate Gray and Janet and Travis Bulmon purchased Mario’s Pizza in October Jen Gray enjoy the festival. Jen and Marcie own Generations because they love the pizza so much. Unique Jewelry and Gifts, available in Totz 2 Teenz.

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Naples Owners Becky and Bob Luper stand in front of the signature stained glass window at Naples Italian Restaurant, located at 5500 Kingston Pike. The restaurant has a rich history in Bearden, and some of the best Italian cuisine around. Daily specials include $4.99 spaghetti Monday and Wednesday nights, $7.99 lasagna Tuesday nights, and half-price wine bottles Thursday nights. Outside catering and office delivery are also available. Info: 384-4929.

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The importance of mammography t was Saturday. I was home alone and hanging out watching television when I noticed an uncomfortable sensation on the underside of my right breast. I felt the area and there, unmistakably, was a hard, heavy lump about the size of a small, elongated egg. My blood ran cold. I began obsessively examining it, trying to dismiss it into the group of normal experiences I’d had in the past with dense breasts. I tend not to do breast self-exams. I’m one of those people who have breasts that are thicker here and there, so I get worried. So, rather than worry, I don’t do exams. In that moment, that practice changed. It literally took my breath away, and all I could do was try to reassure myself with the recent ads I heard that say 95 percent of all breast cancers are curable if caught early. But I didn’t know if this was “early.” I was frightened to the core. 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We called and were able to get an appoint thing the next morning. ed I arrived early and was taken back to a room slightly before my schedul was schedand nd, ultrasou an and ogram mamm a received I time. exam could go uled for a biopsy the next day. I asked if there was any way they the next plus s, answer wanted and scared was I – ahead and do it that day . The practice therapy ral behavio my at clients of e schedul busy a day I had was Squires a Amand Dr. day. team made it happen and I had my biopsy that that me told She . manner ent compet upbeat, calm and informative, with an something she thought it was mastitis with an infection, but that it could be a way that such in me more serious. The ultrasound technician talked with My nurse patient. another just not I felt like a person she truly cared about, and tions instruc care wound ing, schedul ork, paperw the was on top of all number phone direct her me gave She steps. next the knew I sure making or not. I and commit ted to call me the next day whether results were back were results the case in just later, days two for was scheduled for surgery ing was everyth if as felt I Center, Breast st Parkwe the left I When not good. the outunder control and I had a fantastic team behind me, no matter what be. to come of the biopsy turned out tellThe next afternoon, I got a call from my nurse at the Breast Center was ic antibiot An . ing me that the biopsy revealed mastitis with an abscess that was she glad how and news the me prescribed. She was so happy giving this was the result. to asAs it turned out, the antibiotic didn’t clear the infection, so they tried ely ultimat and s biopsie of set pirate the remaining lump, performed another rmed confi s biopsie The n. infectio the of rest the used a machine to remove again that this was not cancer, just a difficult infection. revealed I returned a few weeks later and had another mammogram which lump is the and later months four now is It n. a reduction in size and infectio undetectable. longer Today, I’m feeling terrific. I have no symptoms. Best of all, I no selfavoid to g choosin that realize I ms. avoid performing monthly self-exa doing By ed. reassur being from me kept only it – worry exam doesn’t avoid selfmy exams monthly, I feel more in control of my health. With regular appear lumps when ine determ exams and mammograms, doctors can better treatment. and how quickly they’re growing, which helps with diagnosis and CenBreast hensive Compre st Parkwe at nce experie my doubt, a t Withou care health ent compet and ter was the most positive, professional, caring when this say to easier ly certain is it h experience I have ever had. Althoug way. I was the result is so positive, it was true each and every step of the in a calm, for cared be genuinely frightened and it made such a difference to hapments appoint My ent. equipm t clean environment with state-of-the-ar to referred staff The earlier. or – happen to ed schedul were pened when they another just wasn’t I know me let that way a in me to related and name by me ing manpatient. They treated me as a complete person. Their calm, reassur nce experie sing hair-rai ise otherw an making ner went a long way toward ch. top-not was st Parkwe at care The able. manage – K. Renee DeLapp, LCSW, JD

Only person in East Tennessee to hold this certification Donna Stephens, RN with the Parkwest Comprehensive Breast Center, received the Breast Patient Navigator Certification from the National Consortium of Breast Centers. She is one of only 10 nurses in Tennessee, and the only one in this area, who holds this distinction. The benefits of working with a certified breast patient navigator include: assurance that the provider of care is qualified and competent at a more than basic level; improved quality, safety and accuracy of care by advanced skilled professionals; expanded knowledge to be shared about choices and treatment options; more empowerment in decision-making; and knowledge that the professional has shown the desire to improve their quality of patient care and service delivery. The National Consortium of Breast Centers identifies the purpose of certification as a means to set standards of achievement and the professionals role; enhance patient safety, quality of care and delivery of services; and recognize professionals who advance beyond basic knowledge in a field of specialty.

Brenda McColl with her grandchildren

am 59, and two years ago I felt a lump in my right breast. It was sore, and I had always heard if you find a lump and it’s sore, it’s probably nothing serious. So, I assumed I must have a cyst or some thing very minor. Although I have an aunt and cousin who had breast cance r, I never thought that would happen to me. My annual exam and mammogram were due two months later, so I made my appointment with the Parkwest Comprehen sive Breast Center and waited and worr ied. I should have gone right away to have it checked, but kept telling myself it was nothing since it was sore – BIG mistake. For the first time, I was nervous about my mam mogram results, especially when I was called that afternoon and asked to return for an ultrasound the next day. When the doctor walked in and told me he wanted me to have a biopsy, I still felt every thing would be fine. After all, I was in great physical condition. Cancer couldn’t happen to me, or so I thought. I went a few days later to Dr. Amanda Squires for the biops y. She was very reassuring, and helped me relax and feel like every thing would be fine, no matter the outcome. A few days later, I received a phone call from my primary care doctor, Dr. Shaw n Collier. When he told me I had breas t cancer, I went into immediate shock. I couldn’t talk, move or even cry. I was just frozen. Honestly, I can’t even remember what was said. It was as if the information I was hearing was about someone else and not me. Of course like most people who hear they have cancer, I thought this was it and my life was over. My husband, Rick, could tell by my reaction the news wasn’t good and took the phone from me. He had to make calls to tell our family becau se I couldn’t. It’s hard to think of yourself as having cancer and in my mind, to say it, made it so. I saw Dr. Lytle Brow n at Parkwest a few days later and was told I had infiltrating ductal carcinoma. That meant nothi ng to me, and he started explaining our plan. At this point I think I was still in shock. Dr. Brow n gave me options and explained each in detail so I could make my decision as to the course we would take. He was wonderful , both to me as the patient and my family. It took me a few days to think about all of my options and make a decision as to which path I wanted to take. I decid ed to have radiation, then a lumpectomy followed by chemotherapy. I must say God blessed me with the best care I could have asked for. My oncologist , Dr. Mitchell Martin, was so patient in his explanation to us about my treat ment and what to expect. He and the staff at Parkwest made a terrible exper ience into something I didn’t dread. They were always willing to take the time to answer any questions I had and always seemed positive and upbe at, which made things easier for me. The same was true with my radiation onco logist, Dr. Joseph Meyer. He and his staff were wonderful about making me feel at ease with anything I was going through. Because of God, my family and friends, I was able to get through a tough season of my life and have returned to all normal activ ities and feel great! I see life a little differently now and realiz e just how precious each day is. That’s why I feel it is so important to have an annual mammogram and to do breast self-exams. Women need to be proac tive about their health, and mammograms are a must. Without mine, the cancer would have progressed unchecked and my outcome might not have been so positive. I thank God every day for the staff and facilities at Parkwest for helping me catch this early, putting me on the right course and treatment , and supporting me every step of the way. – Brenda McColl

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Save (and Your Ta Tas this date!) Tuesday, April 24, 2012 5 – 7 pm Girls Night Out Mammogram Party at the Parkwest Comprehensive Breast Center Bring your friends. Appointments preferred, but not necessary. Dr. Jay Lucas, board certified plastic surgeon will be on hand to answer any questions. Dessert and wine provided. Complimentary massages will be provided by Massage Envy.

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Stephens receives Breast Patient Navigator Certification

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B-2 • APRIL 16, 2012 • SHOPPER-NEWS

Starr travel party at Strang Starr Lawson of All Starr Travel presented helpful travel information, tips and upcoming scheduled worldwide adventures at the Strang Senior Center. The scheduled adventures range from one-day trips to weeklong cruises. “You need to have something for everybody, with lots of variety” Lawson said. Some seniors do not like to travel overnight, so the oneday trips suit them well.

Starr Lawson is a travel consultant and owner of All Starr Travel. Photo by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

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Others like to travel on longer adventures, but enjoy traveling with a group for added safety. There is safety in numbers. Soon they will be going to New York City. “Of course we stick together,” Lawson said. Plus they avoid standing in lines for their hotel reservation and such, with everything being planned out for them. “They can just show up and have fun,” she said. Group travel rates also are more economical. “It’s just better all the way around.” “Most of all, they like to get out, have fun and meet people,” Lawson explained,

adding that she always feeds them well. “We also go on all-girl trips which are a lot of fun.” Many of the seniors from the Strang Center go on these various trips. “One recent trip they really enjoyed was to Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre in Wytheville, Va.,” Lawson exclaimed. “We saw ‘Under the Boardwalk,’ and that was a lot of fun.” “Then we went on a mystery trip,” she said. “But on those, there are always some that will wonder where we are going and what we are going to do. So we don’t do very many mystery trips.” To find out about upcoming scheduled adventures through All Starr Travel, call 774-8781 or email allstarrtravel@charter.net.

DONATE BLOOD, SAVE LIVES Medic blood supplies were recently depleted due to two large orders from a local hospital. All blood types are needed. Donors will have a chance to win two tickets to the Memphis in May’s World Championship BBQ Cookoff. Donate at a number of daily mobile sites or one of two fixed sites: 1601 Ailor Ave. and 11000 Kingston Pike in Farragut. Blood drives in your area: ■ 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, H&R Block, 4912 Kingston Pike, Bloodmobile. ■ 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, 1901 Clinch Ave., inside classrooms 1-2. ■ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, YMCA, 605 W. Clinch Ave., Bloodmobile. ■ 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, April 20, Hardin Valley Academy, 11345 Hardin Valley Road, inside auditorium. ■ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 21, EarthFest at Pellissippi State, 10915 Hardin Valley Road, Bloodmobile. Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 years old weighing 120 pounds with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds and have positive identification.

SENIOR NOTES AARP driver safety classes For registration info about these and all other AARP driver safety classes, call Carolyn Rambo, 584-9964. ■ Noon to 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, April 1617, Loudon County Senior Center, 901 Main St., Loudon. ■ Noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, April 18-19, Cheyenne Conference Room, 964 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge.

■ 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, April 18-19, Roane County United Way, 2735 Roane State Highway, Harriman. ■ 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 19, New Market Senior Center, 1611 Depot St., New Market. ■ 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 20, West Park Baptist Church, 8833 Middlebrook Pike. ■ 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, April 2324, Maryville First UMC, 804 Montvale Station Road, Maryville.

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Presley Jane Keith tells everyone to “read all about it (the Civil War).” Photos by T. Edwards

Shannondale singers, Civil War songs By Theresa Edwards The Shannondale Singers were guest performers at the James A. Dick Mighty Musical Monday program at the Tennessee Theatre, along with Confederate and Union re-enactors. Following the Star-Spangled Banner, house organist Dr. Bill Snyder played “Give My Regards to Broadway,” “It Might as Well Be Spring” and “Spring is Here.” Knoxville native David Keith, who has starred in more than 80 movies and 100 roles, was master of ceremonies for the event. He introduced the Shannondale Singers saying, “Don’t number the days of your life, but the life in your days. One way they keep life in their days is by singing, not just for themselves, but for others as well. We welcome these ambassadors of great spirit and good will to the Tennessee Theatre.” The Shannondale Singers began by performing a Stephen Foster medley of “Nelly Bly,” “Jeanie, with the Light Brown Hair,” “Camptown Races,” “My Old Kentucky Home,” “Beautiful Dreamer” by soloist Jill Hoyles and “Oh, Susanna.” Following was their chorale suite theme “The Blue and the Gray” along with

Martha Keith Farrelly directs the Shannondale singers. narrations remembering the Civil War. The speaking parts came from historic documents, according to director Martha Keith Farrelly, making the presentations authentic. Their other songs were the “Battle Cry of Freedom,” “Tramp, Tramp, Tramp,” “Suppertime,” “The Cruel War,” “Bidin Our Time,” “Good News,” “Fi-

The good, the bad, the Internet By Ruth White Internet scammers beware! The senior adults in the Heiskell community recently hosted Tammy Rolen with Frontier Communications and they are now more knowledgeable about Internet safety. “Internet safety doesn’t just involve children,” said Rolen, “adults are at risk too.” Adults are a growing population of Internet users and although it can be a wonderful tool for research, keeping in touch and shopping, scammers are just waiting to steal information and identities from unsuspecting people. Three steps to defending yourself if your Internet safety has been compromised is to first protect your computer through security software, back up files regularly to disk or external hard drive and if attacked, seek professional help immediately. Always keep personal information secure, including Social Security number, credit card num-

Frontier Communications employee Tammy Rolen discusses Internet safety with seniors at the monthly meeting for the Heiskell Senior Center. Photo by R. White

bers and mother’s maiden name. Only give this information to trusted sites and never to sites that pop up randomly on screen. Internet scams include phishing and pharming and allow unwanted individuals to obtain personal information. Rolen advises individuals to protect their identity by monitoring their financial statements and credit

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nale” “and Heal Our Land.” “No one was spared the cruel hardship of the uncivil war,” David Keith said, which really summed up the many stories told by the narratives from historical diaries and letters. Associate house organist Freddie Brabson played selections ending with the “Tennessee Waltz.”

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reports, shred mail and documents, monitor postal mail, protect your Social Security number, and beware of shoulder surfing. Social networks are great ways to stay connected with family and friends, but too much information posted on these sites might lead to unnecessary theft. “Never post that you are heading out on vacation for a period of time and never post personal information,” Rolen reminds the crowd. She also stated that it is best not to post information on the Internet that you wouldn’t want your neighbors, pastor or boss to read. “Once information is posted on the Internet, it’s out there for good.” If you are a victim of Internet fraud, Rolen advises that passwords to accounts should be changed, the credit card companies and bank should be notified, account numbers should be changed and that the incident should be reported quickly. “If it’s a deal that is too good to be true, it probably is.”

SHOPPER-NEWS • APRIL 16, 2012 • B-3

Dragon’s got a new home

Meet Giovanni The staff at Young-Williams would like you to meet 16-week-old Giovanni, a male hound mix puppy. This sweetie has a lot of growing and learning to do. Often hound owners think undesirable behavior like escaping and perceived stubbornness is the dog acting true to his breed. While a hound may wish to follow a scent, they can be trained to resist those urges and stay closer to home. Giovanni is available for adoption at the “new” center at YoungWilliams Animal Village, 6400 Kingston Pike. Hours there and at the facility on Division Street are noon to 6 p.m. daily. Info: visit www. young-williams.org or call 215-6599.

Several dogs still need one By Sara Barrett Knoxville has borrowed a little bit of “cool” from Atlanta with Khaleesi, a 19-monthold Komodo dragon that has recently relocated to the Knoxville Zoo. Although

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Critter Tales she’s considered small now at 8 pounds and 4 feet in length, she could mature to a whopping 80 pounds and 8 feet in length when she grows up. In the wild, Komodos have been known to kill deer and pigs with the poisonous saliva they have from eating dead carcasses. Since Khaleesi is in captivity, she does not have

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Khaleesi the Komodo dragon is settling in at the Knoxville Zoo. “Chubby” arrived at the CumPhoto by T. Edwards of tephotos.com. berland County Animal Shelter in February and is almost at the max time allowed to the same type of saliva. ‘reptile royalty’ she really stay before being euthanized. The folks who work at is.” Info: www.knoxvilleShe needs a home ASAP. the zoo have welcomed zoo.org. Photo submitted In other animal news, Khaleesi with open arms. “Komodo dragons are one the Cumberland County of those animals that every Animal Shelter is askprofessional zoo herpe- ing for help from outside tologist has on their wish its community. There are There are many types of list to work with some day,” 35 “large” dogs (20 to 80 dogs, including a beagle, a said Phil Colclough, cura- pounds) available for adop- German shepherd mix and tor of herpetology. tion that are almost at the what appears to be a WeiColclough said Khaleesi maximum number of days maraner. If you are interested, is “highly intelligent” and allowed to be held before contact Jennifer ASAP at responds to each staff being euthanized. Adoptions at CCAS are 931-261-7045. This is an member differently. Regarding her personality, he $60, which is cheaper than emergency situation. One said he can tell by the way Young-Williams and will of them was to be euthashe carries herself that help balance the cost of gas nized this past Friday if he “she knows what kind of money to visit the shelter. did not get adopted.

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■ “K-9 Veterans Day” will be observed, rain or shine, at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 5, at the War Dog Memorial at the UT College of Veterinary Medicine, 2407 Riverside Drive. Everyone is invited. The event will honor all the dogs that serve America, including war dogs, police service dogs, and search and rescue dogs. Everyone is invited. Info: visit

■ The seventh annual “Weim and Cheese” fundraiser for Wolf Creek Weimaraner Rescue will be held 5-9 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church on Kingston Pike. There will be a live and silent auction, live music and more. Tickets are $30 (free for children under 10) and can be purchased at the Hemp Monkeys store in the Turkey Creek Public Market. Info: visit www.wcweimrescue.org.

HEALTH NOTES ■ “Alzheimer’s Disease: The Legal Guide” will be presented by the Elder Law Practice of Monica Franklin 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 5, at Parkwest Hospital. Information provided is intended to give families and health care professionals the legal knowledge and tools for the best care and quality of life during the early, middle and late stages of the illness. A tax deductable donation of $25 ($40 for couples) for

Alzheimer’s Tennessee is the cost of admission. Contact hours available for social workers. For reservations: 588-3700. ■ The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s 22nd annual Walk to Cure Diabetes will be held 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 28, at the World’s Fair Park. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. There will be food from Subway for all participants and inflatables for the kids. Info: www.jdrf.org or call 544-0768. ■ Cancer survivor support

groups, Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings and Tuesday evenings, at the Cancer Support Community of East Tennessee, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Support groups for cancer caregivers, Monday evenings. Cancer family bereavement group, Thursday evenings. Info: 546-4661 or www.cancersupportet.org. ■ Covenant Health’s Bodyworks offers community exercise for all ages at $3 per class. Classes include Easy Cardio Max, Mind and Body, and Senior Cardio. Visit www. covenanthealth.com/bodyworks or call 541-4500 to find a location near you. ■ Lung cancer support group meets 6 p.m. the third Monday of every month at Baptist West Cancer Center, 10820 Parkside Drive. No charge, light refreshments served. Info: Trish or Amanda, 218-7081. ■ Stop Smoking: 1-800-7848669 (1-800-QUITNOW) is a program of the Knox County

Health Department. The hotline is answered 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. ■ Support group meeting for family members or caregivers of an adult with a mental illness is 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. each third Tuesday at Cherokee Health Systems, 2018 Western Ave. Info: Rebecca Gill, 602-7807 or www. namiknox.org. ■ UT Hospice conducts ongoing orientation sessions for adults (18 and older) interested in becoming volunteers with its program. No medical experience is required. Training is provided. Info: Penny Sparks, 544-6279. ■ UT Hospice Adult Grief Support, for any adult who is suffering loss, meets 5 to 6:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month in the UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info or to reserve a spot: Brenda Fletcher, 544-6277.

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CHIHUAHUAS, TOY, NKC, 1 F, 3 M, $250 each. 865-314-3245 or 865-803-3566 ***Web ID# 965870***

teed! Growing LAB PUPS, 6 Wks Old, Dedicated Acct! 1st Time Offered, Must be able to absolutely beautiful, unload, have CDL-A 4 rare white, 4 blonde, w/18 mo. exp. Riv- 4 black, English type, erside Transport: father - 108 yr. champ. 800-397-2627 bldline, parents on premises, $600 +/DRIVERS CDL-A: Text or email Your current 10-20 preferred. 865-560-6866 have you down? Why not get home & georgesparadice@aol.com get paid?! 2012 ***Web ID# 962820*** tractors/trailers to MALTESE/YORKIE boot! 888-219-8040 mix puppies, black & gold, 9 wks, 2nd shots, 423-223-1336 General 109 ***Web ID# 964370*** #1 BEAUTY CO. AVON POODLE PUPS, Reps Needed! Only standard size, AKC, $10 to start! Call Marie $500. 270-566-4167 at 865-705-3949. www.lckennels.com F/T PAINTERS ***Web ID# 964696*** needed. Must have POODLES, STD. Lrg valid driver license boned, calm healthy & pass background beauties! M&F, family check. 865-978-6645 raised. 864-592-0005 ***Web ID# 965880*** HOUSECLEANING, F/T no nights or ROTTWEILER PUPS, weekends. 4-person AKC / CKC Reg. M team, West Knox & F, S / W. $1200location. Call The $1600. 865-908-6989 Maids at 670-0025. ***Web ID# 964616***

Healthcare

145 Coins

214 Vans

BUYING OLD U.S. Coins, Gold & Silver

Will Consider Collectibles, Diamonds or Old Guns.

Free Appraisals 7600 Oak Ridge Hwy. 865-599-4915

Garage Sales

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256 Cleaning

318 Pressure Washing 350

CHRYSLER TOWN & CLEANING NETWORK Country 2011, 7,200 Wkly/ Bi-wkly/ Mo. mi., loaded, $28,900. Good refs! Free est. 865-983-4847 258-9199 or 257-7435. GET YOUR SPRING CLEANING HERE! Cleaning, windows & clng. Homes & Chev. Silverado 2004, carpet Lic'd ins'd & 145k mi, black, ext. offices! Est & refs. cab, ext. bed, $8500. bonded. Runs great. 314-4721 363-8207 or 809-8543

Trucks

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FORD EXPLORER CLINTON SPRING 330 SPORT TRAC, 2001, Flooring FLING May 4, 5 & 4X4, all pwr, all 6. Now seeking opts, 138K mi. CERAMIC TILE instalvendors & crafts$6,800. 865-250-7303 lation. Floors/ walls/ men. For info or to repairs. 32 yrs exp, Register call 924- FORD RANGER 2011 exc work! John 9388349 XLT, 6 cyl. super 3328 cab, 4K mi. loaded, Boats Motors 232 $17,700. 865-414-0323.

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HOUSEBOAT 2000, sharp, 16x70, priced to 4 Wheel Drive 258 DENNY'S FURNITURE sell $155,000. Like new. REPAIR. Refinish, re- ^ Custom built. Too GMC 1998 3500, 4x4, glue, etc. 45 yrs exp! many opts to list. NorV8 AT, PS, PB, AM/ 922-6529 or 466-4221 ris Lake. 865-922-9138 FM, AC, contractor cap all lockable, TAHOE 20' deck boat $3,000 obo. 865-397-3461 Guttering 333 Farmer’s Market 150 2009, 190HP Merc. I/O, 58 hrs, ext warr HAROLD'S GUTTER FORD DIESEL $19,900. 865-408-0076 Antiques Classics 260 SERVICE. Will clean TRACTOR 4610, PS, front & back $20 & up. frnt end weights, LINCOLN Continental Quality work, guaran- Roofing / Siding 2300 hrs, stored in1964. All Original, teed. Call 288-0556. side, no rust, $10,200. numbers match. 865-566-8714 lv msg $3,400. 865-776-6721 Lawn Care 339 PYGMY GOAT KIDS, Campers 235 $50 to $100; Exotic 261 Lambs, $75-$150. SMOKEY SUNRAY Sport Utility Weaned. 865-216-5770. Travel Trailer 2007, TOYOTA 4-Runner 1994, 30', 1 slide, bunks, perfect body, great qn. bed, $12,000. int., needs motor, Call 865-789-1581. $1,000 obo. 865-6935903 or 809-6759 Hours: 8am til 7pm, 238 Mon.-Sat. Strawberry Motorcycles Knob Farms located 262 in Madisonville, TN, Harley Davidson FLH Imports 1/2 mile past The Lost Ultra Classic 2005, ACURA TL, 2008, only Sea on new Hwy. 68. red/silver gray, loaded, 18k mi. Merlo wine 423-836-1133 $14,500. 865-679-2333 red, tan int. 32 mpg. www.strawberryknobfarms.com Luxury ride & perHARLEY DAVIDSON formance. $23,990. Sportster 1200 XL 865-278-3747 2008, white Flowers-Plants 189 Low ***Web ID# 965651*** pearl w/pewter accents, all orig. garaged, lowest miles, orig. owner. $6750. Over 100 kinds. $4 ea. Contact 865-919-0017. 6005 Green Valley Dr, ***Web ID# 964774*** Holston Hills, 8:30am-7:30pm HD 2006 XL1200 Custom Sportster, Vance & TOYOTA CAMRY 2005 XLE, 4 cyl, leather, ^ pipes, Stage 1 Lawn-Garden Equip. 190 Hines CD, automatic, sun kit, forward controls, roof. Excellent con- Paving 345 exc cond, 4K mi, SNAPPER RIDING dition. 56,600 miles. $5250 obo. 423-736-4919 MOWER 33" 12.5 HP $13,000 or best offer. w/bagger, exc. cond. HD FXD Dyna Su865-671-5795 $650. 865-654-6878 perglide, $7995 / HD XL 883 Sportster Sports 264 Buildings for Sale 191 $4499. 865-494-6513 ^ FORD MUSTANG KAWASAKI KLX 110 12X20 STORAGE 2000, convertible, dirt bike; clutchless BLDG. Air onditioner, 3 speed; runs great! white, great cond. 2 lofts, $6,000. $5200. 865-966-7746 never raced or 423-371-9702 wrecked. $900 obo.

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Household Furn. 204 Desks, Furn., Hh, Clothes, Ladies of Charity Thrift & Warehouse, 120 W. Baxter Ave. Great Values! 247-5790 DINING TABLE, 8 chairs, 56" + 3 12" leaves + pad. exc. cond. $649. 705-7007.

Call 865-556-4092

Domestic

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Autos Wanted 253

FORD Mustang 2006, silver, exc cond, 1 A BETTER CASH ownr, 85K mi, car OFFER for junk cars, fax, $10,900 obo. 865trucks, vans, running 354-4609; 423-534-4275 or not. 865-456-3500 FORD TAURUS 2002, We Are Paying Top black w/drk gray Dollar For Your Junk int., AT, 4 dr., good Vehicles. Fast, Free cond. 72,140 mi., Pickup. 865-556-8956 or $3500. EdFinancial 363-0318 Services, 342-5102. ^

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