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BUZZ Too many tests?

Those concerned about excessive testing in Knox County Schools are invited to a community forum at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, June 2, at West High School.

Following a brief overview, participants will form breakout groups for discussion and each will report to the full group.

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Glamping offers all comforts of home

The queen bed inside the Allen’s tent is a far cry from a sleeping bag.

Spots filling up for parade Only 30 out of the 95 spaces remain for the town of Farragut’s 28th annual Independence Day Parade.

The parade, a town tradition and crowd-pleaser, will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 4. Entries can be from businesses and community organizations and can include antique cars, floats and entertainment. Especially encouraged are musical groups and bands.

The deadline for registrations is Friday, June 19, or until the 95 spots are gone. townoffarragut.org/register

IN THIS ISSUE

Tammy and Mike Allen in the Moab desert with their tent behind them. Photo submitted

By Carolyn Evans Seven miles outside of Moab, Utah, Mike and Tammy Allen did some glamorous camping.

The Farragut residents got a taste of sleeping in the desert, and

they hardly had to lift a finger. The tent was set up and a real queen bed, complete with linens and a puffy comforter, was provided.

The Allens had heard that a glamping experience featured a

fancy tent, oriental rugs, decorative pillows and a vase of fresh flowers — a kind of pop-up luxury hotel room. They decided that their trip out West to watch their son, David, play baseball with

Tennessee Tech would be the perfect time to try it. While they were traveling, they also wanted to visit the national parks in Utah and To page A-3

MPC meeting reflects town’s growing pains

By Wendy Smith City Council secretary Susan Wilson plans to pass on her rubber band ball when she retires later this year.

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Read Wendy Smith on page A-4

Sunshine’s downside There are folks in this town who act like the sunshine law is the Magna Carta. It isn’t.

Ultimately, the sunshine law doesn’t make local government more open. Instead, the law merely shifts power away from the legislative branch and puts the power in the county mayor’s office.

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Read Scott Frith on page A-5

Last week’s Farragut Municipal Planning Commission meeting was long and emotional, even with proposed apartments on Smith Road removed from the agenda.

Continental Properties’ request to postpone a hearing on the rezoning of 19.66 acres north of the Farragut Church of Christ frustrated adjacent homeowners as well as planning commissioners.

Continental discussed the proposed 236-unit apartment complex at the March commission meeting, then asked for the project to be left off the April agenda. Early last week, the company requested a postponement until June 18.

Baldwin Park resident Jon Holztrager and Waverly Court resident

Rose Kile asked commissioners for a decision next month, whether or not the applicant is present.

Commissioner Louise Povlin said commission was anxious to discuss the project, too, but needed to proceed legally. Commissioner Ed Whiting, who was acting as chair for the board, said that if the applicant didn’t attend the June meeting, the proposal will die.

Residents opposed to a proposed assisted living facility at the corner of Campbell Station and Herron roads were satisfied when board members said they were unlikely to support the project. Mayor Ralph McGill, who is a member of the planning commission, said he would like for Campbell Station Road, south of Grigsby Chapel

Jon Holztrager of Baldwin Park subdivision asks the Farragut Municipal Planning Commission to make a decision on a proposed Smith Road apartment complex at its next meeting − even if the applicant doesn’t show up. Photo by Wendy Smith

Road, to continue to be kept “sacred.” The area is currently residential and civic.

“It’s not the place for anything commercial.”

Applicant Peter Falk said the facility would likely have fewer than 42 units and use just two acres of the 4.5-acre property. He said the facility would be attractive and To page A-3

Teacher honoree Hardin Valley Academy physics teacher John Tilson was among those named 2015 Outstanding Teachers by the Rotary Club of Knoxville.

No meeting of the minds at budget talks

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The only clear consensus reached at the joint school board/ county commission meeting last week came when district members of each body promised to get together with their counterparts and talk about school needs before the county budget comes up for a vote next month.

This meeting of the minds came at the conclusion of a dinner and discussion get-together at the East Tennessee History Center.

The board members, commissioners and Dr. James McIntyre

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The most powerful player in the budget discussions, county Mayor Tim Burchett, who has veto power over any commission vote (it would take eight votes to override him) was seated in the audience and was not asked for his opinion, perhaps because his views on the subject are well known.

He’s not going to go for anything that requires raising taxes.

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There was majority agreement on an issue Knox County Schools has been pushing this year – the balanced calendar commonly (but not quite accurately) called yearround school: It’s too expensive to talk about at a time when the county is struggling to find a way to pay for long-overdue teachers’ raises and communities are clamoring for new school buildings.

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Commission chair Brad Anders repeated his warning that the county has been living off the proceeds of a 1999 property tax increase and has no more fat to cut.

School board member Terry Hill, who represents the Hardin Valley area, which is hoping for a new middle school, implored members of County Commission to think about doing something to raise money to build new schools.

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By Carolyn Evans

Glamping Arizona.

Mike and Tammy had done “real” tent camping with David and their daughter, Rachel, through the boy and girl scouts. Tammy found the 40-acre glamping site “Moab Under Canvas” online. She was hooked.

“The website’s video was what got me,” she says with a laugh. “We spent $200 to sleep in a tent, but it was well worth it. We got to camp out in the desert with a beautiful view. We got to socialize with people in a way that we wouldn’t in a motel.”

As soon as they pulled into the desert campground they were surrounded with desert beauty, sand, cactuses, white teepees and tents.

“It was a spectacular location,” Mike says. “It wouldn’t have been the same had a hotel been sitting there.”

Budget talks fair share,” she said.

Commissioner Ed Brantley said his hands are tied because of his no-new-taxes campaign promise, but he recommended that his colleagues consider approving a referendum vote on a half-cent sales tax increase.

He objected to the superintendent’s recommendation to build a new north-central elementary school: “Do you have to build three schools? This elementary school showed up on the list out of nowhere.”

McIntyre corrected Brantley and said the elementary school had been in the system’s 2012 plan.

Commissioner Charles Busler won the most jaw-

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Lillian Crawford, daughter of Parci Gibson, project manager for Knox County Stormwater Management, catches some rain water at the home of her grandmother, Farragut resident, Mary Gibson. Photos submitted

says that it provides water for a planter and has helped Don’t let the art work fool you – it only holds rainwater! Curtis Glover, left, and Chris Morton, divert water away from the owner of the Bearden Beer Market, admire the rain barrel Glover painted for the business. foundation of his house.

The workshop is in parta hose up to one to water a owner Chris Morton says he utilize something that’s fall- nership with the Water small garden. uses the rain barrels to wa- en to the earth? It’s a good Quality Form and will teach Curtis Glover, mural art- ter flowers on the patio and way to show your apprecia- participants about the water quality and water conservaist and son of Farragut resi- fill water bowls for custom- tion for the environment.”

Jason Scott, stormwater tion benefits of rainwater dents Jack and Toni Glover, ers’ dogs. decided to enter Farragut’s Glover is now a water coordinator for the town of harvesting as well as the rain barrel art competition conservation advocate with Farragut and workshop pre- practical elements of builda few years ago. After the a rain barrel in use at his senter, says the workshop ing and installing the rain competition, the former col- house in downtown Knox- will provide participants barrel. Each participant with blue, 55-gallon bar- will receive a 55-gallon rain lege baseball player started ville. painting rain barrels for “The main function is rels, food containers that barrel ready for installaother people and business- water conservation,” he have been repurposed. They tion, including all necessary es, including five barrels for says. “I use the water to wa- come with a flexible spout hardware and downspout the Bearden Beer Garden on ter plants and wash my car. and a screen mesh. He has a connections. Since the inKingston Pike. Beer Garden It’s free rain water. Why not rain barrel at his house and ception of the Water Quality

From page A-1 The accommodations varied in size and style: the smallest teepee rents for $89 a night and the biggest tent goes for $400 a night. Campers have several options, including tents equipped with bathrooms.

“It was like a hotel in the sense that you checked in and your bed, lines and towels were provided,” Tammy said. Their tent was furnished with a table and chair, a rug over the indoor-outdoor carpeting, a chest, bedside tables, a coat rack, a lantern, a battery-operated fan (since there was no electricity in the tent), a woodstove and firewood.

Other campers were already gathered around a bonfire, and Tammy had come prepared. She got out graham crackers, marshmal-

From page A-1 dropping statement of the night when he said he went 43 years on his job without a raise and chided the schools for not returning good results for the county’s investment.

McIntyre challenged him to compare and contrast recent student outcomes and graduation rates with those of the past.

Board member Karen Carson said the county needs to give teachers a minimum of a four percent raise.

“It’s a slap in the face to

lows and chocolate and provided S’mores for everyone.

Tammy wishes they’d stayed more than one night.

“It was nice. It was something really special.

We slept in 14 different hotels on 16 different nights.

That was the most special one.”

“It’s definitely a different experience than regular camping,” Mike says.

“Yellowstone is somewhere we’ve talked about going, and we would certainly consider glamping there.”

Glamorous camping is a worldwide phenomenon with locations close by. Info: Glampinghub.com.

Yurts, which are portable round tents, are available at Blanch Manor in Copperhill, Tenn., for $85 a night on VRBO.com (Vacation Rental By Owner). At Camp LeConte Luxury Outdoor Resort in Gatlinburg, there are safari tents and a luxury tree house for rent. say every other (county) employee gets a 3 percent and tell the schools to find the money for teachers to get one.”

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home-like, and he was willing to address the concerns of neighbors.

Ken Shipley of Sweet Briar subdivision said he thought the development would have less impact than if the property was built out as residential. Other residents expressed concern about increased traffic on Herron and commercial development along Campbell Station.

Commissioners also discussed a proposed development on 16 acres between Village Veterinary Medical Center and the former Phillips 66 gas station on Kingston Pike. Developer Craig Allen is requesting an amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan that would allow for a mixed use development with as many as 300 residential units.

The commission focused on specific issues with

From page A-1 the Town Center District (TCD) zoning district, like maximum building height, parking space allotment for different kinds of development, and the amount of allowed signage.

Craig used the conversation about parking to jump ahead to the topic of building height. Parking space requirements for R-6 MultiFamily zoning were recently lowered to 1.75 spaces per unit, and if TCD parking were similarly adjusted, current plans for parking could accommodate a fifth floor, he said. Town staff asked for public input.

Yong Bradley suggested less parking and fewer floors.

“I don’t think having more is better.”

Other residents expressed concern about the impact of 300 units on traffic and schools.

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Commissioners approved of lowering parking space requirements for residential space in TCD, but were not in favor of allowing five stories.

They also agreed that perpendicular and wall mounted signs should be permissible.

Community Development Director Mark Shipley asked Craig to modify his concept plan per the discussion, and said amendments to the land use plan could be ready by the June meeting.

During a discussion of a proposed residential development on Virtue Road, developer Bryan Testerman expressed frustration that town staff hasn’t given him an estimate on the cost of required road improvements. He was also uncertain as to how much of the cost the town would share.

Discussion of a concept plan for McKinley Station subdivision on Everett Road was positive, though staff requested an additional walking trail.

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But sometimes we get RAIN. And that’s a real problem, says Parci Gibson, project manager for Knox County Stormwater Management.

“Too much water causes as many problems as too little water,” she says. “That’s why rain barrels help, both in times of drought and heavy rainfall.”

The town of Farragut does its part to help make good use of whatever Mother Nature has in store for the community. The town will sponsor a Rain Barrel Workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 13, at town hall. The cost is $40 per barrel.

Gibson encourages homeowners who don’t have a rain barrel to get one, and those who have one to get another one. Multiple barrels at area homes help reduce storm water runoff into local creeks, says Gibson. “One of the biggest problems we have is too much water getting into our creeks too fast. It’s destabilizing our stream banks and causes people to lose property and destroys the stream ecosystem.”

Gibson’s mother lives in Farragut and has two rain barrels. She uses them to fill watering cans and hooks

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Tennessee has a little cup problem Dave Hart has said all along that repairing football was his first order of business.

Raising millions for salary increases and more and better facilities is obviously the second priority of the athletic director. Two is linked to one.

Pumping basketball back up is probably next in line.

Rick Barnes brings hope.

There is one highlight and half of another. The new TV studio is superb. Dorm construction is on schedule.

Money works wonders.

The boss appears to be above the fray over what to call Tennessee women athletes but others are in a tizzy. Should he choose to engage, this could be timeconsuming – and maybe bruising.

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As busy as he otherwise is, Hart must have noticed the baseball surge. After a miserable season, those Vols gave us a miracle finish, three wins in a row based on finding a foe worse that they were, to qualify for the SEC tournament.

Hart’s list of possible interests may include NACDA Directors’ Cup standings, the comparison of performances in all recognized college sports. The bottom line shows how a school is

doing in all-around competition.

Last time we looked, Tennessee wasn’t doing very well. Ironic that this evaluation is sponsored by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics.

Hart is part owner.

Butch Jones’ football team didn’t shake the ground with the 7-6 record but it earned 45 cup points with the bowl victory. Iowa got 25 for losing.

Tennessee’s other fall teams fell somewhere near flat. The Vols didn’t qualify for the NCAA cross-country run. Women’s soccer went 10-10 and didn’t get to play in the NCAA tournament.

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in men’s soccer, men’s water polo and women’s field hockey, three reasons it cannot keep up with Stanford, UCLA and others who do.

Many who care about a well-rounded athletic program believe Tennessee is still in decline. It finished 40th last year, 10th in the SEC, worst in the 20-year history of the cup. I see a glimpse of optimism.

Women’s basketball did well, considering injuries, and should grow stronger.

Softball exceeded expectations in what was supposed to be a retooling campaign.

Tennessee men and women finished fourth in SEC swimming and diving.

Mauricio Robles won two of three diving titles.

Pole-vaulter Jake Blankenship cleared 18 feet, 3 inches to win his event at the SEC outdoor track meet.

That was only three inches down from his best vault of last season.

Here’s a window into the plight of Tennessee track: Drew Kelley ran the best 1500 of his life in the prelims and failed to advance. Brielyn Rogers came through with her best-ever triple jump and placed 12th.

Twelfth (next to last in this case) is where the Vols finished in track team standings. They scored 28.5 points. Florida won with 130.5. Vanderbilt didn’t play.

UT women scored 15 points, just enough to place last. Arkansas won with 127.5.

Measuring stick: Tennessee, once a national power in track and field, finished more than a hun-

dred points behind the SEC winners. Interesting that Beth Alford-Sullivan accepted the challenge of fi xing the problem – without an indoor facility.

Tennis, anyone? Seniors Mikelis Libietis and Hunter Reese are nationally ranked in doubles but the tennis team had a 14-13 record.

The women were 11-15 overall and 3-11 against SEC foes.

Top golfer Chad Merzbacher tied for 40th in the San Diego regional. The women’s team placed third in their regional, eight strokes off the pace.

Tennessee did not make the nationals in rowing but nobody drowned.

Tennessee did better in academics than athletics.

Alas, classroom scores are not a factor in Directors’ Cup standings.

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Retiring city staffers share memories Not long after beginning her job with Knoxville City Council, secretary Susan Wilson began wrapping rubber bands around a paperweight. Almost 33 years later, the rubber-band ball is the size, and weight, of a medicine ball. It’d be bigger if she didn’t occasionally reuse the rubber bands.

She plans to bequeath the ball to another city employee when she retires later this year, along with her long-time officemates.

City recorder Cindy Mitchell has held her post for 35 years and auditor Melissa Peters was hired 27 years ago. They’re all looking forward to the next stage of life, but will miss the rapport they’ve built with each other − and some of their bosses.

Their bosses are the nine city council members, so they’ve had a lot of bosses.

One of the keys to a long career in the city council office is staying apolitical, Cindy says.

Susan said she had to learn to keep her opinions to herself, even when she was asked.

They have stories to tell − more than they would ever tell a reporter. But they laugh as they recall funny moments during council meetings. Cindy recalls council member Ed Bailey, a former major league ball player, getting heckled during a meeting. His response: “Yeah, yeah, yeah. You, too.

I’ve been booed by thousands.”

Melissa remembers city attorney Harold Mills saying, “Stick it in your ear,” when he was heckled.

Cell phones added a new dimension to meetings.

Texting allowed Cindy and Susan to make comments to

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each other, and when council members realized that one member never turned off his ringer, they enjoyed calling him during meetings.

Council members continue to make casual bets on when meetings will end.

Cindy has accused some of stretching out meetings to make it to their estimated time.

Some meetings had dark moments. Cindy recalls sitting between two council members who began to threaten each other. They made plans to take the dis-

agreement out to the parking lot.

Susan doesn’t attend meetings unless she’s filling in for Cindy, but she remembers a tense meeting in East Knoxville following a series of shootings. This was during Victor Ashe’s administration when meetings were held in each district. There was unrest, but nothing happened, she says.

They’ve each taken their share of interesting phone calls. Cindy’s favorite was the man who called to ask if his wife had filed for divorce. Many call to ask if they are scheduled to appear in court, and Susan often tries to help them.

Melissa says she’s not as polite as her officemates.

When she couldn’t help a man who called to ask if there was a lien on his boat, he got angry, she says.

Times have changed

Knoxville City Council staff members Melissa Peters, Cindy Mitchell and Susan Wilson will soon retire after almost a century of combined service. Photo by Wendy Smith since they began their careers. In those days, female staffers were required to wear skirts, hose and heels, Cindy says.

Women are generally more respected now. Susan remembers a man coming into the office several years ago, asking to see the city recorder. When Cindy came out, he said, no, he didn’t

want to speak to the “peons.”

They’ve come a long way, and will undoubtedly be hard to replace.

“We’ve been blessed to be able to work together, and we’ll miss each other,” Cindy says. “We’ve had great leadership over the years.

It’s something Knoxville should be proud of.”

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‘Make a difference’ for people with disabilities

“I challenge you to go out and make a difference” on employment issues for people with disabilities, state Sen. Becky Duncan Massey told a crowded Market Square audience for the public celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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“Only 25 percent of people with disabilities are employed,” Massey said. “It’s our job to focus on abilities.” Besides her legislative work, she is executive director of the Sertoma Center, an organization that serves people with intellectual disabilities.

Massey was joined by Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero at the event put together by the DisAbility Resource Center, a Knoxville

State Sen. Becky Duncan Massey, Katherine Moore and Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero gather after ceremonies on Market Square honoring the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Moore is service coordinator for the DisAbility Resource Center in Knoxville. Photos by Bill Dockery agency that helps people with disabilities live independently. The center sponsored a visit to the city by the ADA Legacy Tour bus, which is traveling the country to raise awareness of the ADA, its history and its promise.

“An estimated 20 percent of the population has a disability of some sort,” Rogero said. “Why would any smart business person build something that 20 percent

of the population can’t use?”

Rogero reviewed the steps taken by Knoxville city government to promote independence, empowerment and self-advocacy among people with disabilities, including a disabilitymentoring day to increase city workers’ awareness of citizens with disabilities, as well as targeted sidewalk projects that improve access to the city’s bus system.

“We are always looking

for ways to increase accessibilities,” she said.

At least 35 agencies, advocacy groups and organizations filled the square with displays promoting services and goods for the disability community.

Lillian Burch, executive director of the Disability Resource Center, handed out Spirit of the ADA awards to people and organizations who have been leaders in promoting accessibility and inclusion, including law professor Dean Rivkin, lawyer Brenda McGee, and their education practicum for University of Tennessee law students; educator Gary Harmon; U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander; Bravo! Cucina Italiana restaurant; Tony Lawrence, an employee of the restaurant; volunteer Jason Gaul; and service provider Anne Woodle at East Tennessee Children’s Rehabilitation Center. The Knoxville Mayor’s Council on Disability Issues received a special award for its 30th year of service to the city.

GOSSIP AND LIES ■ Knox County Schools can’t afford to wax the floors this summer.

■ And Patti Bounds says somebody from Central Office has been coming around to the schools, collecting the wax that’s on hand.

■ Who needs this wax and why?

■ Tim Burchett – He wants to sell the wax and other assets to build a school at Gibbs.

■ Jim McIntyre – He needs a local match for another Broad Foundation grant.

■ Gloria Johnson – The multiunemployed former state representative who just resigned as a teacher has an idea for a new product: Johnson’s Wax. ■ Greg Isaacs – The lawyer who keeps the wheels of justice greased for his clients.

Gary Harmon, a Knox County English teacher and motivational speaker, shows off his Spirit of the ADA award to his two children: Nathan, who just completed the third grade at Blue Grass Elementary, and Kaitlyn, a rising eight-grader at West Valley Middle School. Harmon, the author of “My Daddy Takes His Legs Off,” is at work on another children’s book and a memoir.

government Cumberland road work harms Patel Construction on the west end of Cumberland Avenue continues to harm businesses. Local media carried stories of the Exxon station at 22nd and Cumberland where business is off 80 percent. Vice Mayor Nick Pavlis, who represents this area, has urged people to do business here to assist struggling businesses. He is right.

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The station owner, Rakesh Patel, has been especially harmed. The signage to enter his station going eastbound is poor and it’s not great going west.

Patel, who has lived in Knoxville 10 years, is from Gujarat state in India, the home state of Gandhi. He is not familiar with the workings of city government so it is easy for officials to ignore him. He is about to lose his livelihood.

Hopefully, readers will fill up with gas there while this construction endures.

I purchased gas there last week. He is a very nice but worried man. Who can blame him?

The final Cumberland Avenue product will filter cars into two lanes of traffic instead of the current four lanes, creating a giant bottleneck in the heart of the city. And $10 million has been taken from Washington Pike to pay for growing costs there.

■ Former Police Chief Phil Keith says he is “flattered at the number of persons” suggesting he run for mayor. “ I will think it over,” he says. Qualify-

ing deadline for mayor, city judge and city council is noon Thursday, June 18.

■ Council member Finbarr Saunders has raised $21,000 for his reelection campaign, he says.

He is closely allied with Mayor Rogero.

■ Dr. Katie Stringer, executive director of Blount Mansion, is leaving to take a position teaching history at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, S.C. She will be replaced by David Hearnes, her deputy, as the interim executive director.

Hearnes, 36, has bachelor’s degrees in both history and historic preservation.

He has been at Blount for a year and lives with his wife, Hallie, in Bearden. Dorothy Stair, mother of council member Marshall Stair, chairs the Blount Mansion board.

The new MPC director, Gerald Green, will make $125,000 a year plus $4,800 a year car allowance when he starts work on July 1. This is an increase in pay from Mark Donaldson and Jeff Welch.

He will be in the county pension plan. The new contract has not been completed but you will be kept advised once it is executed as it is a public record.

■ Jeff Welch did an effective job for the past six months running MPC and succeeded in removing the controversial Dave Hill which no one else had accomplished.

■ Ron Emery, who moved his 5 and 10 store from Chapman Highway to Pigeon Forge near Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen, says he is doing very well in the first four weeks. The first weekend doubled his expectations in sales. He hopes to have a formal opening this summer.

Sunshine law empowers Burchett in budget talks It’s budget time in Knox County. Mayor Tim Burchett has proposed a budget and county commission will soon decide whether to approve, amend or reject it.

Outright rejection is unlikely. Long gone are the days of a strong county commission willing to ignore the county mayor (formerly the county executive) and pass a budget of its own.

Why? One reason is Tennessee’s Open Meetings Act (more commonly known as the “sunshine law”) which effectively blocks any communications between county commissioners about

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public business outside of a public meeting. This makes it difficult for any commissioner to pass an alternative budget.

(Unless you’re on a reality television show, it’s tough to negotiate with someone in public with the television cameras rolling.)

Yet, unlike county commission, Mayor Burchett is

not restricted by the sunshine law in preparing a budget. The mayor and executive staff can meet individually with each commissioner and haggle behind closed doors to prepare a budget that meets both the mayor’s goals and a majority of the commission (whose votes are ultimately required to pass it).

There isn’t anything sinister about this, but as you can imagine, the ability to hold private meetings gives the mayor a distinct advantage in budget negotiations.

There are folks in this town who act like the sunshine law is the Magna

Carta. It isn’t. Ultimately, the sunshine law doesn’t make local government more open. Instead, the law merely shifts power away from the legislative branch and puts the power in the county mayor’s office.

Moreover, in addition to being the chief fiscal officer for the county, there are other reasons Mayor Burchett has a strong hand in budget negotiations. Not too long ago, occasional tax increases were part of the job of passing a budget.

Not anymore.

It is difficult to overstate the toxicity of raising taxes among the Republicans who

control county government.

(In contrast, last year Knoxville City Council passed a property tax increase with little controversy. A similar occurrence is almost unimaginable with the current county commission.)

Therefore, without a tax increase, county commissioners end up with a lot less money to argue over. Fewer funds yield tighter margins for compromise and provide greater leverage for the county mayor to manipulate the outcome behind the scenes.

Of course, I could be wrong.

This commission could surprise a lot of folks and strike out on its own with the upcoming budget. The proposed Gibbs Middle School is one issue that could gain support among commissioners and they could vote to overrule Mayor Burchett’s recommendation not to fund the new school.

However, in order to be successful, any movement to fund a Gibbs Middle School would likely have to emerge from oversized forces in the Gibbs community and not from any individual county commissioner.

Scott Frith is a local attorney. You can reach him at scott@pleadthefrith.com.

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VBS 2015 Vacation Bible School

LISTINGS Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church, 9132 Kingston Pike, “Everest,” rising kindergarten through rising sixth graders; 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. June 8-11. Preregister through June 1 at cspc.net/vbs or 291-5206.

Central Baptist Bearden, 6300 Deane Hill Drive.

Kick off, 6-7 p.m. Sunday, June 7; VBS, 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Thursday, June 8-11; Family Celebration, noon-12:45 p.m. Thursday; Carnival, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday.

Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 800 Northshore Drive, “Son Treasure Island,” 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday-Friday, May 26-29, for age 4 through fifth grade. Info: knoxvilleascension.org or 588-0589.

Erin Presbyterian Church, 200 Lockett Road, will host “Cross-Culture Thai-

land Trek,” 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Thursday, June 8-11, for ages 3 years old through fifth grade.

Preregistration required.

Info/to register: 588-5350 or erinpresbyteria.org.

Grace Baptist Church, 7171 Oak Ridge Hwy., “Hunger Quest,” MondayWednesday, June 15-17, 6:30-8:30 p.m., preschool through fifth grade.

Preregistration required at gracebc.org. Info: 6918886.

Laurel Church of Christ, 3457 Kingston Pike, “Journey off the Map,” beginning Sunday, 10:30 a.m. and continuing Sundays and Wednesdays, June 7-10, 6-8:15 p.m. Age 3 through fifth grade.

Register: laurelcc.org or 524-1122.

New Beverly Baptist Church, 3320 New Beverly Church Road, “Fun Run,” Monday-Friday, June 1-5, 6-9

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New Covenant Baptist Church, 10319 Starkey Lane, “Shining Star,” dinner at 5; praise celebration at 6:15 p.m. June 22-26. Classes for all ages.

Info: 671-3370, ext. 100.

Peace Lutheran Church, Cedar Bluff Road, “Under the Storytelling Tree, July 6-10. Info: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday,

690-9201.

Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church, 3700 Keowee Ave., “Everest Expedition, June 1-5. Register at church office or call 522-9804.

Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, “Journey off the Map,” Monday-Friday, June 1-5, 9 a.m. until noon. Info: wmbc.net.

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God’s ring God said, “This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations: I have set my bow in the clouds, and it shall a sign of the covenant between me and the earth.

(Genesis 9:12-13 NRSV)

Hallerin Hilton Hill leads a group of men through a study of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. Photo submitted

Learning the lessons of Proverbs

By Carolyn Evans The former head coach of the Atlanta Falcons and Houston Oilers is finding himself in an unlikely place every Tuesday. Jerry Glanville arrives at Central Bearden Baptist Church each week for a Bible study of Proverbs.

Glanville’s career includes being a commentator for Fox, HBO and CBS, and former assistant football coach for the Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, Georgia Tech, University of Hawaii and Western Kentucky University. He moved to Knoxville eight months ago. That’s when a friend invited him to Hallerin Hilton Hill’s men’s Bible study on Proverbs and Ecclesiastes.

Glanville says he told him, “I’m not a Bible study kind of guy.”

“He told me: ‘Just try it once,’” Glanville recalls.

That one visit was enough.

“Anybody who goes once will never miss,” he says.

For 10 years, Hill, a Knoxville radio personality, has quietly led area men through the two books, studying one Proverb each Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Central Baptist Bearden Church. The group is nondenominational, multi-generational and welcomes all races, Hill says. He comes prepared with PowerPoints and notes for group discussion. The study starts new each August, is completed by the following spring and is always open for new members to jump into at any time.

Even the teacher, says Hill, always gets something

new out of the study.

“I compare it to seats at the stadium,” Hill says.

“When you first go, you may have seats in the nose-bleed section. If you sit on ground level, you see the game differently. A 20-year-old will extract wisdom from (the study) differently from a 70-year-old. We have some people who have gone through it for years and get something different from it each time.”

Hill says he wanted to learn life skills from Proverbs. “This is about guys having an opportunity to hone the 3,000-year-old ancient wisdom to deepen their reverence for God, build a stronger relationship with God and others and to leverage the wisdom of Proverbs to get better results out of your life.”

Listening to the right message

By Nancy Anderson “Why is there something always wrong with me,” asked Kari Robertson. “And why can’t I fi x it?”

Robertson, wife of Grace Baptist Church family pastor Bryan Robertson and former beauty queen, recently led a Women of Worship conference at Grace Baptist Church with a timely discussion topic; where is my self-worth?

Having won Miss Mississippi and placing top ten in the Miss America pageant, one would think Robertson possessed a sturdy self-image.

Nothing could be further from the truth, she said. You don’t have to be from a broken home or raised in chaos to have a shaky self-image, it’s a common bond among us all.

“I came from a stable Christian home. I was never bullied as a teenager, but when I entered the pageant world everything shifted.

You either win or you don’t, but after every pageant they

Glanville estimates that about 30 men come each week, and somebody new is always there, he says.

“I’ve met great friends in there. Everybody speaks, and everybody takes part. And there’s not a person in the room you wouldn’t go to war with. I wish the other 170,000 people in Knoxville could be there every Tuesday.”

He isn’t the only one who is enthusiastic about the study. Diondre Jackson, a former track team captain at the University of Tennessee and now CEO of The First Tee, likes it so much he’s stayed for about nine years.

“The whole program is based on the lives of Solomon and David,” he says.

“Solomon is supposed to be the wisest man who ever lived, but he did some really stupid things. The issues Solomon faced are the same ones we face today.”

Jackson describes the men who come as “straight down the middle.”

“We have pastors in there. We have new believ-

Of all the signs God offered His people, the rainbow is perhaps the loveliest. Any time a rainbow shows up, people stop and stare, filled with awe and wonder.

I have seen double rainbows, and one time – one unforgettable time – I saw a triple rainbow.

What I did not know about rainbows until I did some research in “The New Interpreter’s Bible” is this: the rainbow is socalled because ancient people believed that the bow they saw was God’s bow—as in “bow and arrow.” In other words, a weapon.

God’s intention, however, was a ring – almost like a wedding ring – a promise, for all of God’s children, for all of creation.

And in fact, I have seen a rainbow that was a ring.

I was a passenger in a small private plane (and when I say small, I mean

ers. We have old white guys, young white guys, old black guys and young black guys.

I think it’s what heaven will be like.”

Jackson says he would like to see the group expand.

“I can’t reiterate enough the impact Hal is having on men

Haylee Marshall and Donna Wilson are door prize winners.

“This is the first time I’ve ever won anything,” said Wilson. sit you down and tell you everything that’s wrong you.

“They never tell you anything positive or uplifting.

That kind of criticism can really get you down, no matter who you are.

“Plus, I was far outside my comfort zone. I’m a shy person, but I had to be outgoing. I was pretending to be someone I wasn’t to please everyone else, and it

seemed I was failing. That’s when I really began to battle with my self-worth. I kept thinking ‘what’s wrong with me?’”

Robertson said she’s particularly concerned about effects media hype has on women who are constantly comparing themselves to unattainable ideals of perfection portrayed in magazines and on TV.

Kari Robertson shares the story of her lifelong journey to selfworth at a Women of Worship conference held at Grace Baptist Church in Karns. Photos by Nancy Anderson “We all want to compare ourselves to others, but that’s going to be the thief of our joy. We should compare ourselves to Christ and who He says we should be.”

Robertson shared another secret to building a posi-

tive self-image. She advises women to foster friendship with those who are uplifting while being cautious of negative messages.

“We as Christian women need to encourage each other to listen to the many posi-

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a two-seater: one did not get into that plane so much as put it on!) We were flying over Knoxville just as an afternoon shower stopped and there it was – a rainbow that was a complete circle!

When one is standing on the ground, one can see only half of God’s ring – an arc. When one is in the air, however, one can see the whole bow – a wondrous ring of seven colors.

It pleases me immensely to know that God’s promise is a perfect circle – a promise without end, a rainbow ring that reminds us of God’s love and protection.

God gives us a ring!

in this community through the Bible study. I’d love to see it expand thought our community and our country.”

Info: Contact Mark Moreland, minister of missions and pastoral care at Central Bearden Baptist, 558-0586.

tive messages we receive rather than focusing on any one negative message. It’s so easy to hone right in on that one negative thing as if we have some kind of hearing problem common to women.

“Our job is to encourage others by lifting them up, helping them accept what a blessing they are to the world, and by pointing out their worth in God’s eyes.

Try very hard not to criticize, because words are very powerful.

“It took me years to realize that I only had to be the best Kari I could be and that’s when the healing started. It’s accepting that who I am is really cool, that’s who God made me to be. It’s not self-esteem. It’s Christ-esteem.”

The next WOW conference on Sept. 29 features Christian storyteller Angela Thomas. Info: Gracebc.org.

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NEWS FROM CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF KNOXVILLE

Psalms Chapel: A beautiful reminder of God’s great promises “Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.”

This verse (Colossians 3:16) is exactly what CAK’s annual Elementary School Psalms chapel is all about. Once again this spring, Elementary students diligently worked to commit their chosen psalm to memory. Then, one morning in May, they proudly recited the psalm to fellow students, parents, grandparents and teachers.

At the end of chapel, 5th graders received a good dose of tearful encouragement from their teachers who have loved them well this year.

Signing day ceremonies On April 29, three CAK Student Athletes signed their national letters of intent to participate at the collegiate level.

Pictured (L-R) Dallas Dunn, Tusculum College (Soccer); Ryan Long, Newberry College (Wrestling); Blake Shuler, Hiwassee College (Golf).

On May 15, Parker Cochran signed to play baseball at Cleveland State.

2015 ACADEMIC CAMPS ■ Cooking Camp June 1-4 Contact: Reserve your spot with Chef Andrika (865300-3060, enjoy622catering@yahoo.com) Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Location: CAK HS Kitchen Ages: Rising K-5th grade Registration fee: $125 ■ Chem Camp June 1-5 Contact: Lisa Siard (lsiard@cakmail.org) Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: CAK HS Rm 518 Ages: Rising 3rd – 5th Graders Registration Fee: $115 ■ Art Camp June 8-11 Contact: Susan Beaumont (sbeaumont@cakmail.org, 865266-9152) Time: 9-12 p.m.

Location: CAK Elementary Art Room Ages: Rising K - 4th Graders Registration fee: $140 ■ Filmmaking Camp June 22-25 Contact: Todd Fife (tfife@cakmail.org) Time: 9am - 12pm Location: CAK Middle School Library Age: Rising 4th & 5th grade Registration fee: $100 ■ Photo Camp June 22-25 Contact: Todd Fife (tfife@cakmail.org) Time: 1pm - 4pm

Location: CAK Middle School Library Ages: Rising 7th - 9th grade Registration Fee: $100 ■ iPhoneography Camp – MS June 29 Contact: Todd Fife (tfife@cakmail.org) Time: 9am - 1pm Location: This camp will take place in downtown Knoxville.

Parents will drop their students off and pick them up at a designated location (TBD).

Ages: Open to all middle school students Registration fee: $30 ■ iPhoneography Camp HS Contact: Todd Fife (tfife@cakmail.org) June 30 Time: 9am - 1pm Location: This camp will take place in downtown Knoxville.

Parents will drop their students off and pick them up at a designated location (TBD).

Ages: Open to all high school students Registration fee: $30 ■ Southern Little Lady HomeEc Camp July 13-16 Contact: Andrika Langham (865-300-3060, andrikaskincare@gmail.com) Time: 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Location: CAK HS Commons Ages: Rising 3rd – 6th Graders Registration Fee: $130

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Ethan Cage VFW Tennessee District 2 Eagle Scout of the Year 2014-15 Ethan attended the Veterans of Foreign Wars District 2 meeting on May 3 where he was awarded the Eagle Scout of the Year for Tennessee District 2 (which includes Knoxville, Maryville, Loudon, Oak Ridge, Oneida, Rockwood etc.).

He received a plaque and expense money to be used at his discretion.

Ethan received his Eagle Rank in Nov 2014.

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Mrs. Debbie Taylor shared that we must know Christ personally by owning our faith and living it out for others to see.

Mrs. Amy Hunt reminded students that God will always be there in times of academic struggles, and to press on towards the goal with Him by their side.

Mrs. VickiSmith recited the verse from 1 Corinthians 15:33 “Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character,” and emphasized the importance of choosing our friends wisely.

And lastly, Mrs. Sandra Welshan spoke on emotional health, encouraging students to always lean on God when life hands them tough times. It was a special day at CAK.

■ Track Speed and Agility Camp June 1-3 Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Location: CAK Track Ages: Rising 5th-9th grade Registration fee: $150 (Package: Speed and Agility & Strength and Endurance = $225) Camp lunch and T-shirt provided.

Contact: Tony Cosey (Coachcosey@gmail.com) ■ Track Strength and Endurance Camp June 3-5 Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Location: CAK Track Ages: Rising 5th-9th grade Registration fee: $150 (Package: Speed and Agility & Strength and Endurance = $225) Camp lunch and T-shirt provided.

Contact: Tony Cosey (Coachcosey@gmail.com) ■ Warrior Baseball Camp June 8-11 Contact: Tommy Pharr (tpharr@ cakmail.org) Time: 9-12 p.m.

Location: CAK Warrior Baseball field Ages: boys 6-12 ■ Youth Football Camp June 15-18 Contact: Chris Hawkins (chawkins@cakmail.org) Time: 9 – 11 a.m.

Location: Warrior Football Field Ages: Rising K - 8th grade

Registration fee: $100 ■ Warrior Quarterback / Wide Receiver Camp June 15-18 Contact: Rusty Bradley (rbradley@cakmail.org) Time: 1-3 p.m.

Location: Warrior Football Field Ages: Rising 5th – Rising 8th Graders Registration fee: $100 ■ Soccer Camp June 15-18 Contact: Jon Day (jday@cakmail. org) Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Location: CAK Soccer Field Ages: Ages 8-14 Registration Fee: $100 ($10 discount for multiple siblings) ■ Warrior Basketball Camp June 22-25 Contact: Caitlin Hollifield (chollifield@cakmail.org); Shane Wells (swells@cakmail.org) Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Rising K – 4th Grade); 1 – 4 p.m. (rising 5th – 8th Grade) Location: CAK Warrior Gym / Campus Center Gym Ages: Boys and Girls K-8 ■ Warrior Sports Camp July 13-17 Contact: Amy Richardson (arichardson@cakmail.org) Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location: CAK Warrior Gym Ages: Boys and Girls grades K-6 Registration Fee: $110

Visit www.cakwarriors.com/camps for registration information.

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Robotics and STEM camps

If you are going to be in grades 7-9 this coming school year, you have a special opportunity this summer to learn about robotics.

Farragut High School’s Flagship 3140 FIRST Robotics Team will host a summer robotics camp 9 a.m.-noon Monday through Friday, June 8-12, in room T303 of the CTE building.

Students will learn engineering and robotics by doing hands-on activities including computer modeling to test robotic components, soldering and exploration of robotics systems with members of the FHS robotics team. Space is limited to 20 campers. Cost is $125 and all materials are included. Info: 671-7105 or email aundrea.mitchell@ knoxschools.org.

If you’re more of a mathematician or scientist and you’ll be in grades 2-7 this coming school year, you may be interested in Two Blues STEM Camp 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 15-19, at Farragut High School.

The “two blues” refers to FHS and Hardin Valley Academy, which co-host the camp and alternate locations each year.

Campers will have lots of hands-on experience learning STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) with a special day of health science thrown into the mix.

Special characters including Marie Curie, Albert Einstein and Florence Nightingale will help out on themed days.

Cost is $125 ($115 for sibling). Info: 671-7110, Debbie.sayers@knoxschools. org or george.ashe@knox schools.org.

Reading rock star Farragut High School boys’ tennis team closed out the school year with wins of both district and regional titles. Pictured are players Gary Carter, Garrett Carter, Chris Tabeling, Koi Royal, coach Hunter Watson and players Jackson Poindexter, Jerry Zhou, Davis Luna and Reagan Crone. Photos submitted

Farragut Primary School the book club. has a rock star on its roll, “We are proud of all of and he’s only in the second our readers, and grade. especially of Aneesh,” said school librarian Wendi LesSara merises.

Barrett “He has earned a lot Pannala of Happy Aneesh Pannala began Meal coupons this year!” reading books in kinderLesmerises is referring to garten as a member of the book club sponsor McDonschool’s Accelerated Read- ald’s restaurant in Farragut ing Club, earning points which awards students with along the way for each title a free Happy Meal each time he completed. they earn 10 reading points.

Now heading into the Other sponsors of this third grade, Aneesh has year’s reading club include earned 410 points from Baskin Robbins, First reading 443 books. He is the Watch, Brixx Pizza and highest achieving reader in Newk’s Express Café.

Tennis champs Gary Carter won the regional singles for boys, and Hannah Price won the regional singles for girls. Gary Carter

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Fifth grade teachers Amy McMahan and Julie Bass are all giggles as they race down an inflatable bouncy slide to the delight of their students. “Field Day is so awesome. I’m not sure who’s having more fun, the kids or us,” said McMahan.

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Tucker Vance, 10, gets a kiss on the nose from a visiting Dalmatian on Field Day at Grace Christian Academy. Photos by Nancy Anderson

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Field Day is the capstone of the school year for Grace Christian Academy Lower School students as they spend the day outside celebrating the school year’s end and the approaching summer with a cavalcade of food, games and entertainment.

This year’s theme, “Who Let the Dogs Out,” appeared to be a great success as hundreds of students twirled under a shower of water provided by Karns Volunteer Fire Department. The

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by Knox County canine officers.

All the while students, parents and teachers alike shouted, “Who let the dogs out! Woot, whoot!”

Rob Hammond, head of school, gave special thanks to Lower School P.E. teacher and Field Day organizer Tanna Storie saying, “Field Day is a big deal to the students. There are nearly

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“I’ve never seen a teacher do a better job of organizing a field day. She’s just incredible, so well organized and detailed about this event that we don’t have to worry about anything and every year gets a little better. I’m interested to see what she comes up with next year.”

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NEWS FROM PROVISION CARES FOUNDATION

Never give up

Family honors dad with golf tournament benefitting cancer patients It was Bill Williamson’s Sunday ritual to arrive at his son’s house for time with the family and to watch the day’s golf game on TV. The sport played an important part of his life with sons Jack and Tim, whom Bill taught to play as youngsters.

Jack remembers visits home from college always included rounds of golf.

And special family excursions included a retirement trip to Pebble Beach and Scotland.

“He would have a bad hole, but he would always play until he had the ball in the hole,” says Jack Williamson, executive vice president and co-owner of People’s Home Equity. “And then he would make a great shot right at the end, and he would look at me and say, ‘Son, you can never give up.’”

It served as a motto for his life.

Bill Williamson, who worked his way through the management ranks at Levi Strauss, was first diagnosed with prostate cancer in his early 50s. He was cancer free for several years, but then his PSA level began to rise again, and the cancer started spreading through his body. The disease was controlled with medication and radiation for about 10 years but then attacked with a vengeance.

“I know he didn’t always feel great,” Jack Williamson says. “He was so positive. I really think his attitude toward the cancer really had a lot to do with how long he was able to fight it.”

When he died last year on Father’s Day at the age of 72, Jack Williamson

Get smart about prostate cancer When it comes to prostate cancer, there’s both good and bad news.

The bad news: Prostate cancer is the third most common cancer. In 2015, there will be an estimated 220,800 new cases diagnosed in the U.S., and approximately 14 percent of men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetimes, according to the National Cancer Institute.

The good news: Prostate cancer is the most survivable of cancers.

Although representing 13.3 percent of all new cancer cases, only 4.7 percent of those diagnosed will die of the disease, according to the NCI. The data shows five-year relative survival rates for prostate cancer at 99.7 percent.

Prostate cancer is a disease that typically spreads slowly and in many cases does not cause health problems. However, those at higher risk for the disease should consult with their health care provider about being screened for prostate cancer, as early detection can improve longterm outcomes. Those at higher risk include: ■ Men 50 years old or more ■ African-American men ■ Men 45 years old or older with a first-degree relative (father, brother or son) diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65 ■ Men 40 years old or older with more than one first-degree relative who had prostate cancer before age 65 Screening options include: ■ A digital rectal exam, conducted by the physician to determine the size of the prostate and feel for tumors ■ A test measuring levels of prostate specific antigen, or PSA, in the blood. An elevated PSA test can indicate the presence of cancer but also noncancerous conditions such as prostatitis.

■ A biopsy may be recommended, if PSA levels are high or have risen over time, to look for tumors in the prostate.

Those with PSA levels of less than 2.5 ng/mL should be re-tested every two years, according to recommendations by the American Cancer Society. Those above 2.5 ng/mL should be tested every year.

Jack, Bill and Tim Williamson. The inaugural Bill Williamson Memorial Golf Tournament will be held June 19 at Avalon.

was determined to honor his dad’s memory and his battle through the sport he loved.

“Within a week of him passing, Jack said, ‘I want to do a golf tournament to raise money for prostate cancer,’” said

Protons and prostates For men diagnosed with prostate cancer, the cure can be worse than the disease.

Traditional treatments such as surgery, conventional radiation therapy and brachytherapy can have a number of undesirable side effects including incontinence and impotence due to damage of healthy surrounding tissues and organs that enable these important functions.

Proton therapy targets specific treatment areas, allowing higher doses to be administered with fewer side effects and little impact to the surrounding healthy organs and tissues. In fact, with proton therapy, a 5 percent recurrence rate can be reached for prostate cancer, with just a 12 percent chance of complications and acute side effects. Compare that to conventional photon therapy, in which a 20 percent recurrence rate also means a 60 percent chance of complications and acute side effects.

Men treated with proton therapy have a very low risk of long-term side effects, such as incontinence and bowel damage.

Provision has taken further steps to reduce side effects and enhance patient comfort. It was the first proton therapy center in the nation to adopt use of SpaceOAR hydrogel, an injectable spacer that protects the rectum during radiation therapy for prostate cancer.

Placed through a small needle, the hydrogel is administered as a liquid, but quickly solidifies into a soft gel that expands the space between the prostate and rectum, temporarily positioning the anterior rectal wall away from the prostate during therapy. The hydrogel spacer maintains this space until proton therapy is complete. The spacer then liquefies and is absorbed and cleared from the body in the patient’s urine.

“By its nature, proton therapy’s targeted radiation dosage protects surrounding tissues from damage,” says Marcio Fagundes, radiation oncologist and medical director for Provision Center for Proton Therapy.

“The SpaceOAR product provides us with even more ability to keep our patients comfortable and further prevent long-term side effects as a result of their treatment.”

For more information on whether proton therapy is right for you, visit www.provisionproton.com or call (865) 862-1600

his wife, Amy Williamson.

“That’s what he and his dad and his brother did together. I said, ‘Alright, I’ll make that happen.’”

Amy had connected with Provision Center for Proton Therapy and the Provision CARES Foundation through her event planning business, In the Details, which she co-owns with Karen Sapp.

Because of proton therapy’s effectiveness in treating prostate cancer — a treatment unavailable when Bill Williamson was diagnosed — the family decided to donate proceeds from the event to Provision CARES Foundation. The nonprofit provides financial assistance to cancer patients and their families seeking treatment in East Tennessee, supports education and wellness initiatives and provides for clinical and biomedical research to continue the advancement of cancer care.

The Williamsons also hope to generate awareness about prostate cancer and the importance of catching the disease early, which was crucial, they believe, in allowing Bill Williamson to live a number of years disease-free.

“The bottom line is, we want this to possibly become the catalyst that the

The Williamsons at Pebble Beach. breast cancer awareness campaign has been,” Amy Williamson says. “It’s such a terrible disease. It’s important to catch it early enough to treat.”

Williamson says she has been encouraged by the response of family friends and those in the community to the inaugural Bill Williamson Memorial Golf Tournament, which will take place on Friday, June 19 at Avalon Golf & Country Club. For Jack, the event has helped him through the grieving process.

“My dad and I were really close,” he says. “I really wanted to find a way to keep his memory alive. This kind of felt like the natural thing.”

Visit www.provisioncares.org or call (865) 243-3459 to register or learn about sponsorship opportunities.

Honor your Dad by joining Provision CARES Foundation in the battle against cancer at the Bill Williamson Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, June 19 at one of East Tennessee’s most beautiful courses, Avalon Golf and Country Club.

This inaugural event is a 4-person scramble with tee times scheduled for 8am & 1:30pm. Each player will receive a generous goody bag, complimentary range balls, meals, drinks and snacks. In honor and memory of his life well lived, proceeds from the Bill Williamson Memorial Golf Tournament will benefit others who are confronted by cancer. In the spirit of Bill, “never quit” and "never give up.” For teams, sponsorships or tournament information, call 865-243-3459 or visit www.provisioncares.org.

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FRIDAY ■ Knoxville’s Largest Kids’ Party, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., World’s Fair Park. Admission: $5; kids 3 and under free. Train rides, giant gymnastics obstacle course, magic shows and more.

■ Midnight Voyage Live: Mr. Bill, Cosmoore, Psychonaut, 9 p.m., The International, 940 Blackstock Ave.Info/tickets: www.intlknox.com.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY ■ The third annual Rocky Top BBQ Fest, Worlds’ Fair Park, 1060 Worlds’ Fair Park Drive. Presented by the Rotary Club of Bearden. Featuring the Tennessee State Barbecue cook-off.

Info: www.rockytopbbq.com.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY ■ Garth Brooks World Tour with Trisha Yearwood, 7:30 p.m., Thompson-Boling Arena. Tickets: www.KnoxvilleTickets. com/Garth; 1-844-4GarthB (1-844-442-7842).

SATURDAY

Dwayne Johnson and Carla Gugino try to survive a massive earthquake in “San Andreas.”

New flicks travel to romantic Hawaii, quaking California

■ Ira Glass, 8 p.m. Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Sponsored by WUOT. Info/tickets: all Ticketmaster outlets; the Tennessee Theatre box office; 800-745-3000.

■ Old Fashioned Lantern Tours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Historic Cherokee Caverns on Oak Ridge Highway. Admission: $8, ages 6 and up; 5 and under free. Info: www.cherokeecaverns. com.

By Betsy Pickle Two films debut in theaters for the final weekend of May. “Almost Famous” and “Say Anything” writer-director Cameron Crowe creates a not-so-bizarre love triangle in “Aloha.”

The 50th state is the setting as military contractor Bradley Cooper reunites with old flame Rachel McAdams. Things start heating up again in paradise, but meanwhile the contractor finds himself falling for his Air Force watchdog, played

by Emma Stone. Decisions, decisions.

The cast also includes Bill Murray, Alec Baldwin, John Krasinski, Danny McBride and Elizabeth Marvel.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson hustles to the rescue in “San Andreas.” After a massive earthquake

■ Hard Knox Roller Girls Allstars vs. Richland County Regulators of Columbia, S.C. 5 p.m., Knoxville Civic Coliseum, 500 Howard Baker Ave. Intraleague bout: Black Bettys vs.

Machine Gun Kellys, 7 p.m. Tickets: Coliseum box office, team members and team website. Info: www.hardknoxrollergirls. com; on Facebook.

■ The Retropolitan Craft Fair, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Southern Railway Station, 306 W. Depot Ave. ■ TivaWater 5K Run and free barbecue, 10 a.m., World’s Fair Park. Includes: free Dead End BBQ, live music, a state barbecue cook-off, drinks, games and more. Proceeds go to provide clean water for vulnerable families in Uganda. Info/ to register: http://www.tivarace.com.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY ■ Cold Blooded Creatures Warm Hearts at Repticon Knoxville!, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Crowne Plaza, 401 W. Summit Hill Drive. Info/advance tickets: www.repticon.com/knoxville.html.

SUNDAY Bradley Cooper and Rachel McAdams reconnect in “Aloha.” strikes California, Johnson and his ex, Carla Gugino, make a dangerous journey across the state to rescue

their daughter.

The cast also includes Alexandra Daddario, Ioan Gruffudd, Paul Giamatti

and Kylie Minogue. Brad Peyton (“Journey 2: The Mysterious Island”) directed.

■ St. Vincent Sarah Neufeld (of Arcade Fire) in concert, 8 p.m., Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Info/tickets: all Ticketmaster outlets; the Tennessee Theatre box office; 800745-3000.

Nineteenth-century civility

By Carol Shane It seems that, along with all the other usual summer activities such as water fun, hiking, outdoor grilling and the like, East Tennessee is also currently ripe for time travel.

Now that may strike you as an odd thing to say, but consider that the East Tennessee Medieval Faire just wrapped up its final weekend. And this coming Saturday, Ramsey House will be presenting a vintage “base ball” game.

That’s right: vintage base ball – two separate words in 19th-century parlance – featuring vintage uniforms and equipment. And you can even ride a train to get there, just as old-time batsmen would have done. In fact, some of the current players will be riding along with you, sharing stories and moments from their favorite pastime.

The magical event – think “Field of Dreams,” but a century earlier – features two hometown teams, the Knoxville Holstons and the Emmett Machinists, from the Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball (TaoVBB.) “Those are actual names of teams that played in 1864,” says Judy LaRose, Ramsey House’s executive director. “And they’ll be playing by 1864 rules.”

For instance, instead of an umpire, there’s an arbiter. “The teams call

Nathaniel “The Kid” Cordle will join the rest of the Knoxville Holstons in a vintage “base ball” game this Saturday at Ramsey House. Photo submitted their own plays,” LaRose says. “If they can’t agree on a ruling, they go to the arbiter, and if they still can’t agree, they ask the audience.”

Oh, yes, this is an interactive experience. And if it’s a hot day, which is highly probable this time of year, the players may wish to make adjustments to their uniforms, some of which contain wool. “If there are ladies present,” says LaRose, “the players will stop the game and ask their permission to roll up their sleeves.”

It all comes under the heading of “recreating the civility of 19th century

base ball,” according to the TaoVBB website.

“We promote living history by bringing the 19th century to life through base ball events that use the rules, equipment, costumes and culture of the 1860s. We provide cultural enrichment and education programs and activities to youth and adults that emphasize honor, team play, respectful conduct and community pride. Our goal is to exemplify to youth and adults alike the values that are lacking in modern-day athletic programs, and encourage a sense of belonging regardless of race, gender, religious conviction or

physical ability.”

Ramsey House is in its second year of presenting such vintage games. The event is free to the public, and concessions sold will benefit the museum.

“We’ll have hot dogs, popcorn and cookies, and we’ve just gotten our beer permit, so there’ll be cold beer,” says LaRose.

Now about that train ride. Historic Ramsey House is very proud to be the recipient of the 2015 Tennessee Association of Museums Award of Excellence, which has recognized the museum’s partnership not only with the TaoVBB, but with Three Rivers Railroad.

“It was J.G.M. Ramsey himself who brought the rails in to Knoxville,” says LaRose, “so including the train ride in the event is a real family affair.”

The whole event has that family-friendly “make a day of it” vibe.

It’s a good opportunity to show your kids that everyday life wasn’t always all about iPhones and Instagram, and to enjoy some of that 19th-century civility yourself.

The Knoxville Holstons will play the Emmett Machinists at noon this Saturday, May 30, at Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorn Grove Pike. Info: 546-0745 or ramseyhouse.org.

Info about vintage base ball: tennesseev intagebaseball.com. To purchase train tickets: visit three riversrambler.com.

Snapper al Limone

By Mystery Diner It all started with Mama. Geraldine Ida Altruda was 12 when she left Italy with her family, settling in Plainview Long Island.

Paul Meyer, owner of Altruda’s on North Peters Road, is one of her five sons. In the history of the restaurant, which has been a Knoxville staple for 27 years, Meyer says large family dinners were one of his fondest memories, with family traditions centered around the kitchen.

Mama taught her children about good food.

Meyer plates those lessons daily at the cozy, welcoming restaurant that captures diners as soon as they open the heavy wooden doors with the aroma of garlic rolls!

Secret recipes from the home country, fresh ingredients and that Altruda family attention to detail make anything on the menu a good choice.

The Snapper al Limone certainly stood up to the taste test. Large fi lets

of red snapper are dipped in egg batter and then sautéed in lemon, butter and white wine. The sauce swims on the plate with the snapper, so you not only get the flavor in the tasty fish, you can dip and swirl your forkful in more of the sauce if you desire.

As with most of the entrees at Altruda’s, the Snapper al Limone comes with the signature salad and a side of pasta with marinara sauce. It is so hard not to fill up on the incredibly delicious salad, especially when they deliver those rolls that have been on your mind since you opened the door. The side dish of pasta was perfectly cooked – and I mean textbook perfect.

My dining companion and I had to box it up after a few bites to concentrate on our entrees, but we lamented the few minutes it would spend overcooking in the microwave the next day.

However, there was no lamenting going on the next day…

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AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF FARRAGUT, TENNESSEE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2015 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2016.

WHEREAS, Tennessee Code Annotated Title 9 Chapter 1 Section 116 requires that all funds of the State of Tennessee and all its political subdivisions shall first be appropriated before being expended and that only funds that are available shall be appropriated; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Budget Law of 1982 requires that the governing body of each municipality adopt and operate under an annual budget ordinance presenting a financial plan with at least the information required by that state statute, that no municipality may expend any moneys regardless of the source except in accordance with a budget ordinance and that the governing body shall not make any appropriation in excess of estimated available funds; and WHEREAS, the governing body has published the annual operating budget and budgetary comparisons of the proposed budget with the prior year (actual) and the current year (estimated) in a newspaper of general circulation not less than ten (10) days prior to the meeting where the governing body will consider final passage of the budget.

NOW THERFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN OF FARRAGUT, TENNESSEE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1:

That the governing body estimated anticipated revenues of the municipality from all sources to be as follows:

General Fund Local Sales Tax State of Tennessee Other Revenue Transfer from Other Funds

FY2013-14 Actual 5,579,606 1,473,393 2,913,379 0

FY2014-15 Estimated 5,200,000 1,450,000 2,738,792 0

Fund Balance

$6,213,572

State Street Aid State Gasoline & Motor Fuel Other Revenue Transfer from General Fund

FY2013-14 Actual 536,958 720 120,000

FY2014-15 Estimated 535,000 500 120,000

Fund Balance

FY2015-16 Projected 540,000 500 120,000 $600,268

Equipment Replacement Fund Other Revenue Transfer from General Fund

FY2013-14 Actual 3,101 150,000

FY2014-15 Estimated 350 150,000

Fund Balance

FY2015-16 Projected 350 150,000 $638,258

Insurance Fund Interest Transfer from General Fund

FY2013-14 Actual 102 200,000

FY2014-15 Estimated 80 0

Fund Balance

SECTION 2:

FY2015-16 Projected 5,200,000 1,400,000 2,575,451 0

FY2015-16 Projected 80 0 $99,733

That the governing body appropriates from these anticipated revenues and unexpended and unencumbered funds as follows:

General Fund Personnel Operating Expenditures Operating Transfers

FY2013-14 Actual 3,648,665 2,284,523 3,270,000

FY2014-15 Estimated 3,800,403 2,616,381 3,270,000

FY2015-16 Projected 3,918,295 2,950,789 3,270,000

Total Appropriations Total Transfers

5,933,188 3,270,000

6,416,784 3,270,000

6,869,084 3,270,000

State Street Aid

FY2013-14 Actual 603,853

FY2014-15 Estimated 1,087,402

FY2015-16 Projected 688,000

Road Maintenance Total Appropriations

Equipment Replacement Fund Major Equipment Total Appropriations

Insurance Fund Retirement Benefit Total Appropriations

603,853

1,087,402

688,000

FY2013-14 Actual 111,864

FY2014-15 Estimated 83,000

FY2015-16 Projected 140,500

111,864

83,000

140,500

FY2013-14 Actual 194,356

FY2014-15 Estimated 173,121

FY2015-16 Projected 100,000

194,356

173,121

100,000

Everett Road Fund

FY2013-14 Actual Transfer to Capital Investment Program 173,121 Total Appropriations

SECTION 3:

173,121

FY2015-16 Projected 0

100,000

0

At the end of the current fiscal year the governing body estimates balances/ (deficits) as follows: General Fund CIP Fund State Street Aid Equipment Fund Insurance Fund

SECTION 4:

FY2014-15 Estimated 100,000

$6,213,572 $3,578,357 $617,814 $638,258 $99,733

That the governing body recognizes that the municipality has bonded and/or other indebtedness as follows:

Bonded and/or Indebtedness Notes (3 years @ 1.5%)

Debt

Interest

Total Debt

$750,000

22,500

$772,500

SECTION 5:

During the coming fiscal year the governing body has planned capital investment program and proposed funding as follows:

Proposed Capital Projects Land Acquisition Pedestrian/Greenway Connectors Old Stage to Everett Greenway Connector TDOT ROW Greenway-Everett to Berkley Park Campbell Station Inn Improvements Campbell Station Inn, Note Payable I-40/Campbell Station Interchange McFee Park Splash Pad Replacement/Extension MBLP Improvements (turf fields) Watt Rd/KP Intersection Improvements Union Road Improvements CSR North of I-40 Widening Concord Road Lighting 200,000 Kingston Pike/Virtue Road Signal Parkside/Outlet Drive Feasibility Study Town-Wide Signal Timing Campbell Station Rd-Parkside to Jamestown Total Project Costs

Proposed Amount Financed by Appropriations 500,000 100,000 330,000 80,000 300,000 257,500 75,000 400,000 800,000 100,000 350,000 50,000 210,000 100,000 258,000 200,000 $4,310,500

Funding Sources Contractor Forfeitures STP Funding (KP Greenway) STP Funding (Old Stage to Everett Road Greenway) CMAQ Funding (Traffic Timing) CSR/KP Intersection Parkside Feasibility Study Cost Share LPRF Grant Interest Earnings Transfer from General Fund Land Acquisition Reserves Total Funding Sources

56,000 320,000 264,000 258,000 240,000 80,000 43,000 9,000 3,000,000 257,500 $4,527,500

SECTION 6:

No appropriation listed above may be exceeded without an amendment of the budget ordinance as required by the Municipal Budget Law of 1982 T.C.A. Section 6-56208. In addition, no appropriation may be made in excess of the available funds except to provide for an actual emergency threatening the health, property or lives of the inhabitants of the municipality and declared by a twothirds (2/3) vote of at least a quorum of the governing body in accord with Section 6-56-205 of the Tennessee Code Annotated.

SECTION 7:

Money may be transferred from one appropriation to another in the same fund only by appropriate ordinance by the governing body, subject to such limitations and procedures as it may describe as allowed by Sec. 6-56209 of the Tennessee Code Annotated. Any resulting transfers shall be reported to the governing body at its regular meeting and entered into the minutes.

SECTION 8:

A detailed financial plan will be attached to this budget and become part of this budget ordinance. In addition, the published operating budget and budgetary comparisons shown by fund with beginning and ending fund balances and the number of full time equivalent employees required by Section 6-56-206, Tennessee Code Annotated will be attached.

SECTION 9:

If for any reason a budget ordinance is not adopted prior to the beginning of the next fiscal year, the appropriations in this budget ordinance shall become the appropriations for the next fiscal year until the adoption of the new budget ordinance in accordance with Section 6-56-210, Tennessee Code Annotated provided sufficient revenues are being collected to support the continuing appropriations. Approval of the Director of Local Finance in the Comptroller of the Treasury for a continuation budget will be requested if any indebtedness is outstanding.

SECTION 10:

All unencumbered balances of appropriations remaining at the end of the fiscal year shall lapse and revert to the respective fund balances.

SECTION 11:

This ordinance shall take effect July 1, 2015, the public welfare requiring it.

___________________________ Dr. Ralph McGill, Mayor

___________________________ Allison Myers, Town Recorder

Shopper news • MAY 27, 2015 • A-13

Raby builds support system for trees

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By Bonny C. Millard Raby said. “We suggest our es and contractors located customers get soil reports in the Southeast. to find out what the soil Early on, Raby went to needs.” a Biloxi, Miss., golf course Raby, who owns Airtech owned by MGM Corp. to Tools with his wife, started demonstrate the treatment four years ago after find- system.

“That was an 18ing the German WHERE inch caliper tree company that the made the that was go-

Airtech Tools owner Terry Raby has developed a system for feeding and treating trees that he says improves the trees’ health and benefits businesses and homeowners.

The fracturing injection system uses a Germanmade TTA-WD power head to open up the soil in a way that allows nutrients and water to reach the root system more effectively. The TTA-WD, or Turbo Terra Air Water Distribution, makes the work much easier, Raby said.

“When trees are under stress, trees that are in highly compacted soils, trees that have been relocated, as we’re helping with today, they tend to go in decline. Those are your urban trees,” Raby said.

“So what we can do in these very hard soils with the assist of a pneumatic hammer, it’ll drop the lance into the ground, eight inches or so. Then we’ll fracture out horizontally creating fissures in the soil. Once we create those fissures, we’ll

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Turbo Digger and the TTA-WD. “ T h e y made this tool, but they didn’t really build a system that could support this tool,” he said.

Since that time, he’s been developing the injection system to work with Terry Raby after a hard day’s work at Strickland Park in East Knoxville. Photo by S. Clark the TTA-WD. Airtech Tools is also the only U.S. pump in a soil amendment.” video that demonstrates treating the tree from the distributor for the comRaby was one of a half- how the system works. As surface all the way down to pany and its other digging products. dozen community leaders the fractures are made, the three feet.”

His company manufacThe soil amendment who planted a magnolia tree ground can actually be seen in Strickland Park adjacent moving. can be whatever substance tures the injection system to Burlington Branch Li“It changes the way trees will benefit the tree such by outsourcing fabrication brary. He’s a proud resident are taken care of or even as worm castings, sea kelp, of the parts, and Raby asof East Knoxville and has trouble areas on turf,” he micronutrients or biochar, sembles the systems, which are sold to businesses such offices on Marilyn Drive off said. “In the past with tree he said. treatments, they can only “Typically we’ll base a lot as tree care and landscapMagnolia.

He posted a YouTube get down so deep, but we’re of stuff off the soil report,” ing companies, golf cours-

ing to be replaced because it was in such decline, and then we treated the tree as a demonstration. Three years later, it’s still there, and they’re not going to replace the tree. It saved them tens of thousands of dollars.”

Raby said he’s involved with studies with different tree companies to further explore and substantiate the system’s benefits to trees.

“It’s really going to change the way they do things,” Raby said. “This has the potential to revolutionize the way trees are taken care of.”

Info: 865-250-4646 or airtechtools.com.

Rotary honors educators

By Bonny C. Millard Fountain City Elementary School teacher Katherine Officer and Hardin Valley Academy teacher John Tilson were named the 2015 Outstanding Teachers of the Year by the Rotary Club of Knoxville.

Officer, a fourth grade teacher, and Tilson, a physics teacher, were honored during a recent lunchtime meeting of the downtown club and awarded a plaque, a $250 gift certificate from A&W Office Supply, and a $500 check from Rotary.

The club gives an annual award to an elementary/intermediate school teacher and a middle/high school teacher.

Fountain City Elementary principal Tina Holt introduced Officer, who has been teaching for eight years.

Officer used a PowerPoint presentation to show some of her classroom activities and lessons. She keeps an incubator in her room for children to watch chicks hatching in the spring.

“I do have chicks every year. This is my eighth year. They went back to the barn on Friday.”

She takes her kids on a spring hike to learn about wildflowers and the cultural history of the Little Green Briar School House.

Hardin Valley Academy principal Sallee Reynolds introduced Tilson, who heads the academy’s robotics program in addition to teaching physics. Under his leadership, the school’s robotics team has gone twice to the world championships, she said.

Tilson said during his 12 years of teaching, he taught math and later integrated it into his physics classes, and he uses robotics to teach physics. Project-based learning that focuses on team and individual efforts helps facilitate the educational process, he said.

“I’ve found that students in both settings have made profound connections between academic instructional content and its real world application.”

FARRAGUT CHAMBER

Outstanding teachers with their principals: Sallee Reynolds, John Tilson, Katherine Officer and Tina Holt. Photo by Bonny Millard Tilson was named the 2014 Outstanding Physics Teacher of the Year in Tennessee

and will travel to Germany this summer on a Fulbright Scholarship.

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■ Wednesday, May 27, 4-5 p.m., ribbon cutting, Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, 11683 Parkside Drive, The Pinnacle at Turkey Creek.

■ Thursday, May 28, 5-6:30 p.m., networking, Tennessee Smokies, 3540 Line Drive, Kodak.

■ Friday, May 29, 1:30-2:30 p.m., ribbon cuttings, Turner Homes LLC and Woody Creek Realty, 11543 Kingston Pike.

UT Law Practicum honored

Distinguished Professor of Law Dean Hill Rivkin and community cooperating attorney Brenda McGee, a 1984 graduate of UT Law, along with the education law practicum and its six classes of students, were recently honored by the disABILITY Resource Center with the Advocate Award at the Spirit of ADA Award ■ Tuesday, June 9, 7:30-9 a.m., Celebration in Knoxville. The practicum delivers free services Breakfast Speaker Series: Jefferson-Bass, Fox Den Coun- to Knox-area students and families. Pictured are: UT law stutry Club, 12284 North Fox Den dent Anna Swift, McGee and Rivkin at a 2013 Tennessee Court Drive. of Appeals panel. Photo courtesy of Lincoln Memorial University.

■ Monday, June 8, 3:30-4:30 p.m., ribbon cutting, Knoxville Academy of Music, 11230 Kingston Pike.

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The 2015 Knoxville Medical Mission team.

gall bladder removal, hernia repair, kidney For more than two decades, Dr. Willard removal, prostatectomies, hysterectomies Campbell of Premier Surgical Associates and mastectomies. has been a respected surgeon at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. Dr. Campbell “For most people in Guatemala, has cared for and performed general medical care is very difficult and expensive and vascular surgeries on thousands of to get, so many people go without treatpatients in the Knoxville region over the ment,” says Dr. Campbell. “The capital city years. He loves being a surgeon and servis more modern, but you don’t have to step ing the people of East Tennessee. far to see the poverty.”

But every year in January, Dr. Dr. Campbell, who got involved in Campbell shares his surgical skills and the mission 12 years ago at the encourageexpertise with the people of Antigua, Guament of Premier surgeon Dr. Lytle Brown, temala. He and a team of other Knoxville says he is always touched by his Guatephysicians and nurses from malan patients. “They are Parkwest Medical Center all very, very grateful. They journey 2,500 miles around never complain – they say the globe for an intensive ‘Thank you! Thank you!” two-week medical mission.

Dr. Campbell is proud The group carries with it to have seen the medical donated medical equipment clinic grow over the years. and supplies.

“It is extremely clean and “All year long we gathalthough we don’t have the er gloves, drapes, sutures, latest equipment, it funcand any kind of surgical tions at a very high level.” equipment we can use in the Dr. Willard Campbell of Premier He is grateful to be able to operating rooms,” explains Surgical (right) and two nurses contribute to this important operate on a patient in Guatemala. effort.

Dr. Campbell.

Their destination is Obras Sociales “I enjoy it and whether I’m in Knoxdel Santo Hermano Pedro, a medical clinic ville or Guatemala, I’m in my element that is supported and staffed by volunteer doing surgery. I like that we can provide a medical groups from around the world. valuable service to people who need it.”

The clinic draws needy patients from throughout the Central American country.

“People may hike or bicycle in.

Some take buses for hours to get to the clinic because they need surgery,” says Dr. Campbell.

Checks or donations to support the effort Dr. Campbell’s group, Knoxville may be mailed to: Medical Mission, focuses on providing Knoxville Medical Mission Foundation c/o general surgery, urology, and gynecology Dr. Willard Campbell; Premier Surgical services. This year, in just one week the 9430 Parkwest Blvd., team performed 68 surgeries including Suite 310; Knoxville, TN 37923.

A-14 • MAY 27, 2015 • Shopper news

Farragut student speaks out against balanced calendar

By Betty Bean Ramzie Fathy showed the school board that he’s a fast talker when he delivered a speech outlining why he’s opposed to the balanced calendar, but he’s going to have move as fast as he talks if he wants to wants to do everything he’s got planned for the summer.

Here’s a partial list of his summer schedule: **Organize a music fundraiser for END7, an organization that aims to end seven neglected tropical diseases by 2020. **Build houses for Habitat for Humanity. **Go to Egypt and work for Dunia Health, a public health organization his sister Cherie helped found. **Take a trip to New York with his family to see relatives and check out Columbia University, where he hopes to go to college. **Maybe coach some kids’ soccer teams.

Given the Farragut High School honor student’s summer plans, it’s unsurprising that he’s not enthused about the balanced calendar, which would shorten summer vacations. The rising senior is not persuaded by the recent survey showing the idea is popular with students, parents and teachers.

“That survey? It was biased in favor of the balanced calendar, no matter what. The questions were like, ‘Have you been on the balanced calendar? If so, what did you think was good about it? If not, what do you think is good about it?’

“I’m not at all surprised by the results of this survey,” he said. “I did like the fact that you could say what you wanted, not just bubble

Ramzie Fathy on the move it in. But it was still biased.”

Ramzie, the youngest of three children, is hoping to major in pre-med in college following in the footsteps of his sister, Cherie, a third-year medical student at Vanderbilt. His brother, Rami, is an undergraduate at Princeton University.

His father, Aly, and his late mother, Amal, emigrated from Egypt before he was born, and the Fathy family has lived in Knoxville for 11 years. Ramzie says his dad “makes us focus on academics a lot,” and approved of the research he sent to school board members last month outlining his opposition to the balanced calendar, and of the presentation he made at the school board’s May meeting.

“When I first wrote it, it was a three-minute speech, but I kept adding things, thinking ‘This is pretty important,’ and pretty soon it was six minutes long. So I was talking fast to get it done in five minutes. People told me they felt bad for the sign language lady.”

He wrote the paper, “A

calendar that works,” for Dr. Hunter Brimi’s 11thgrade AP English class after seeing a story on TV about the balanced calendar.

“I didn’t know what that was, so I looked it up, and thought, uh-oh, that’s not good.”

He sent all the board members copies of his paper documenting the balanced calendar’s problems and outright failures around the country, and then he went to the City County Building and presented the paper in person. As it turns out, a majority of board members appear have their own reservations – mainly financial –making it unlikely that students younger than Ramzie will find their summers cut short any time soon.

And that’s fine with Ramzie: “Colleges aren’t just looking for grades anymore. They’re looking for what you’ve done outside of school, and cutting two weeks out of the summer could keep kids from a lot of things.”

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Go climb a Crag

By Betsy Pickle The newest feature of Ijams Nature Center is officially open to the public.

Dignitaries and climbing enthusiasts joined to celebrate the ribbon cutting, which turned out to be a bit different from the norm.

Rope took the place of ribbon as a couple of climbers rappelled down the rock face to do the honors late Friday afternoon.

The outdoor climbing area in a remote part of Mead’s Quarry offers a variety of climbing routes, ranging from easy to difficult.

Benjy Darnell, Kelly Brown, Robbie Blackwell, Sam Adams and Charley Van Anda have led the endeavor to create Ijams Crag and are still working on some routes.

Support has come from Rivers Sports Outfitters, Patagonia, Lowe’s and the city of Knoxville.

Instead of cutting the ribbon, Ben Davis and Micah McCrotty rappel down the rock wall to officially open Ijams Crag to the public.

Savannah and Sienna Ellison climb near the base of the crag.

Williams promoted at PSCC Audrey Williams is the service among the three arnew vice president of inforeas she will mation services at Pellisoversee – sippi State Community educational College. She has worked at technolog y Pellissippi State since 1999 services, and has served as an innetworking structional technology speand technicialist and, most recently, cal services, as director of educational and applitechnology services. cation proWilliams Her goals are to maingramming tain the high standard of support – and increase

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLES N EWS FROM PARKWEST, WEST KNOXVILLE ’ S H EALTHCARE LEADER • T REATED WELL .COM • 374-PARK

Common sense helps prevent food-borne illness

In the U.S., about 48 million people get sick each year from food-borne illnesses, and more than 128,000 are hospitalized, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

■ SAFETY BEGINS AT THE GROCERY Get cold foods just before you go to the grocery check out, and store raw meat and poultry separately from other foods to avoid cross contamination.

Put your perishables in the air-conditioned part of your car for the drive home. Refrigerate items immediately when you arrive. Meats that will not be used within two days should be frozen.

■ DON’T OVERFILL YOUR ’FRIDGE Having enough room for air circulation inside the refrigerator is important for effective cooling. If you are catering for a crowd, keep drinks on ice or in an insulated cooler and reserve the space in your ’fridge for food.

■ THAW CORRECTLY Do not thaw meat on the countertop. Proper thawing can be done safely in the refrigerator, under cold water if packages are completely sealed, or in the microwave, but only in the microwave if you plan on cooking immediately afterward.

■ MARINATE WITH CAUTION Always marinate in the refrigerator and if you plan on using the extra marinade as a sauce for the cooked food, make sure that it comes to a full boil before you serve it.

■ COOK PROPERLY Don’t rely on color as an indicator of doneness.

Meat cooked on a grill often browns very fast on the outside. All poultry should be cooked to 165ºF, and the same goes for hot dogs. Hamburgers should be cooked to 160ºF. Don’t think about putting the cooked food back on the same plate that held it raw.

■ MIND FOOD TEMPERATURE After cooking, hot foods should be kept at 140ºF or warmer until served.

Never leave food out of the cooler or off the grill for more than two hours, and in really hot weather (90ºF or above) food should not sit out for more than one hour.

■ KEEP EVERYTHING CLEAN This means everything that may come in contact with your food, including your hands, utensils and serving dishes. If you are out, bring antibacterial wipes and hand sanitizer.

■ LEFTOVERS: KEEP OR TOSS? Leftovers should be refrigerated and eaten within three to five days.

Never eat food that’s been unrefrigerated for more than four hours – especially poultry, meat, seafood, cooked rice and cooked pasta.

It’s not a summer party until someone gets ‘food poisoning’ Stomach ache? Check.

Diarrhea? Check. Nausea or vomiting? Meal from an outdoor barbecue, neighborhood picnic or church potluck? Check and check.

If this describes your experience, you may have food poisoning.

“Food poisoning is really a misnomer,” said Debbie Fox, Parkwest Registered Dietitian. “What we’re really talking about is a foodborne illness – bacteria in food that made you sick.”

Although food-related illnessis often short and mild,it can sometimes be lifethreatening.About 3,000 people in the U.S. die eachyear from food-borne illnesses.

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“Most people have healthy immune systems that protect them from harmful bacteria on food, and most people who do experience food-borne illness are fine in a few days, but you need to be careful,” Fox cautioned.

If you suspect you have a mild food-borne illness, you can treat yourself and wait for symptoms to pass.

“Keep hydrated by taking frequent sips of water, clear sodas, clear soups or juice mixed with water,” Fox advised. “Over-the-counter oral rehydration products such as Gatorade or Pedialyte will have the right mix of all the salt, sugar and other nutrients you lose when you have diarrhea or vomiting,” she said.

Red, White and Blue Berry Tarts INGREDIENTS: 4 whole graham crackers (8 squares) 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine 4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon powdered (confectioners’) sugar 2 cups mixed berries: raspberries, strawberries, blueberries 4 paper muffin cups DIRECTIONS: Finely crush g raham crackers and mix with melted butter. Divide crumbs among four muffin cups. A muffin tray will help you shape them correctly.

In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla and confectioners’ sugar with a whisk to make no-cook pastry cream. Put mixture on top of graham cracker crumbs. Top with berries. You can save some berries to decorate the plate. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

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B-2 • MAY 27, 2015 • Shopper news

Trailers Transportation Automobiles for Sale Buick LeSabre - 1992. V6, 54K orig. miles, 2nd owner, like new. $3600 (865)216-5387.

Chevrolet Caprice - 1985. black w/burg. int. $2000. (865)202-7795.

Chevrolet Impala - 2013. LT 41K miles, all power, remote start. Sharp! $9250. Call (865) 522-4133 Chrysler LHS - 1999. , fully loaded, 115K mi, great car, $2700. West Knox 865-2477433; 864-380-5801 Chrysler PT Cruiser - 2002.

Chrysl. PT Cruiser 2002, WOODY, 50,380 act mi, runs & drives perfect, completely loaded, $4800 obo (865)6546878.

Ford Mustang GT- 2006. screamin yellow, 22K mi, Flow Masters, 410 gear, air kit, short throw shifter, coil packs, lowering kit, $17,500.

(865) 428-6766 Honda Civic - 2008. HONDA CIVIC COUPE LX; dark blue, excellent car/fuel economy; fully loaded, new tires; Honda dealer maintained.

59,500 mi., $9,000. (865)4756061.

Honda CR-V - 2005. AWD IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND LOOKS AND DRIVES GREAT Gold Exterior Color and Beige Interior. Call 9196007000 $3900 108,751 mi., $3,900.

(919)600-7000.

Honda Fit 2007. 1 owner, garage kept, sports pkg, new tires & batt. 45k mi, $8500.

(865)288-3483.

Lexus LS 460 - 2010. Very clean.

No accidents. All options including Mark Levinson and park assist. Non smoker, garage kept. Excellent condition. Local purchase. 36,700 mi., $38,000. (865)659-1794.

Nissan Altima - 2007. 2.5 S,Leather,Sunroof,6Speed Manual 115,289 mi., $7,900.

(865)202-5544.

Sports and Imports Hyundai Elantra 2013. GLS Sedan. 24k. Fully loaded.

AT, 1 owner. white.. Alloys.

Immac. $15,995. (865)3820365 Mazda B3000 - 2005. Excellent condition-one owner.

V6, manual, extended cab, rear split window, bedliner, cruise control, power windows.

57,000 mi., $11,500. (865)4141639.

Mazda Speed 3 2007 black mica, great cond. 1 owner, 89,891 miles. $9,850. 865803-6122.

Nissan Murano - 2005. Abs, 3.5L V6 engine, AWD, Black/ Tan 81,849 mi., $3,800.

(609)337-2934.

Porsche 914 - 1975. 2.0 L 4-cyl.

Yellow.

Removable top.

Good condition. Many extra parts. It has not been driven enough, and needs a better owner. 98,000 mi., $5,000.

(865)548-6348.

Saab 9-3 Aero, 2008. V6 Turbo.

Only 79k mi. 6 sp., SR. Grey w/grey leath. Heated seats, 6 CD player, XM radio, All opt.

Asking $8900. Local 1 owner.

Gary 865-405-5424 Toyota Camry LE 2007. 4 dr, 54K mi, silver, AT, fully equip., exc cond., $11,500 obo. (865) 803-5354

4 Wheel Drive Chevrolet S-10 - 2003. Crew Cab LS 4x4 Leer cover.

Clear coat damaged on hood.Mechanically sound, good tires, all maintenance records since owned - 2nd owner Good truck! 120,800 mi., $6,500. (865)539-2998.

UTILITY TRAILERS All Sizes Available 865-986-5626 smokeymountaintrailers.com

Vans ChevY Cargo 1995. V8, auto, 195K mi., shelving, Runs good. Reduced to sell $2700.

(865)216-5387.

Chrysler town & country minivan 2007. Exc. cond. $7300.

Call (865) 640-5404.

Chrysler Town & Country Van, Limited Edt. 2004. $3500. Call (865)228-9999 or 865-5992162.

Classic Cars Ford Mustang - 1989. GT Convertible. 5.0, auto, fact. orig.

20k mi. Very nice. $12,500.

(423)494-5850.

MGB 1973, runs good. $3500. (865)250-7691.

Vehicles Wanted Cash Today For Vehicles That need minor repair.

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Trucks Ford F150 1999 Sport, 4 dr. king cab, well equipped, runs good, $4400. (865)363-9018.

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE The Board of MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF FARRAGUT, at its meeting on THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2015 adopted the following ordinance on second and final reading: I. Ordinance 15-06, Ordinance to amend Ordinance 14-06, FY2015 Budget, Equipment Fund.

Public Notices

Stingray 2012 235LR, 24’ ski boat with wakeboard tower.

This one owner, gently used boat is in mint condition with less than 40 engine hours. It is kept in a covered HydroHoist slip at Norris Lake’s Stardust Marina. The remainder of the slip rental contract paid through April 2016 can be included (negotiable). Life jackets and two large tow-able inflatables included. The boat is loaded with factory upgrades and extra features: Volvo Penta 5.7 liter 320hp Gxi stainless steel duoprop stern drive with 5 year extended factory warranty; after market 200W stereo amplifier and Kicker speakers; bow and cockpit covers; dual batteries/charger; hydraulic trim tabs; pump out Porta-Potti (never used); stainless steel hardware; depth finder; adjustable pedestal bucket seats; automatic engine fire extinguisher; bow and transom stereo remotes; bow and aft filler cushions; stainless steel wakeboarding tower; bow and aft pressurized showers; cockpit table, sink, cooler. A trailer is not included.Owner lives in Knoxville.

Leave message if interested. $48,900. 865-776-0591 Triton 2000, 21’ - fully equipped, fish finder, depht sounder, tandem trailer, 225 HP mtr., exc. cond, gar. kept, $18,900. (865)966-2527. ventura 1996 Regal Ventura SE, 27’, w/tandem trlr, low hrs, all tops. IMMACULATE $10,500. (865)719-4295

Campers & RV’s Recreation

Boats/Motors/Marine 17’ Terry Sun Sport, 115 HP, Must see, Must sell. $4500.

(865) 705-1336.

18ft Leisure Kraft, 40HP Mariner O/B with Electronic Choke.

Live Wells, Hummingbird Unit, AM/FM, Electric Anchor, I/E Running Lights, Console, Seats, Table Awning Covers. Other accessories included. Trakker Trailer 3500 LB Capacity.

Serious offers considered.

423-317-7450 (423)317-7450.

1992 24 ft Future Craft Deck Boat. 4.3L V6 I/B, trailer, stored undercover. $4000.

(865)966-4988.

Bass Tracker Pro Team 175TXW, 2011, 60 HP motor, trailer. $12,500. (865)9666333; 865-603-2070.

Be on the Lake this weekend.

This boat is turnkey and ready to go the registration is good until July 2015.

She features a 310 Horsepower 7.4 liter MerCruiser Bravo Two with 514 hour, Trim Tabs, Head w/ Pump out Toilet, Freshwater Shower and Sink, Built-in Cooler, S/S Prop w/Aluminum Backup Prop, Anchor, Life Jackets, Teak Wood Trim, Lots of Storage. Full Canvas Enclosure, Bimini Top, Mooring Cover, Sony Stereo, I have reduced the price for quick sale to $10,900. Cell number 336-558-7848 or email me at Roadtwogo@aol.com if you have any questions.

(423)317-7480.

Chris-Craft 1974 -45’ fiberglass, Aft cabin, 2 871 Detroit diesels, low hrs., all ammenities, owner financ. poss. $69,900. Jim (865) 414-3321.

Premier Marine 2010 23 ft Tri Toon float boat w/Yamaha 150 HP Motor. $35,900.

(865)859-0644.

1984 Pace Arrow Eleganza, 57K mi, exc cond., $2900 obo.

(865)405-1177 2000 Pace Arrow Vision - 36’, 2 slides, twin air & heat, W&D, ref w/ice maker, all opt. 23K mi, $35,000.

(865)850-9613.

30 Foot Signature Series Ultra Lite, Sleeps 9, Two Slide Outs, Microwave, Ducted Heat and Air, Gas/Electric Refrigerator, 4 New Tires, New Awning, New Battery, Load Leveler Bars, Excellent Shape, Everything Works.

Must See. Call Arnold 865984-8668 arnoldaldridge2@ gmail.com ‘98 SunnyBrook Camper 30’, fully covered, at Terry Point CG, Family Oriented, great weekend or vacation getaway! Open March through Nov, 1st, with large parking area, enough for 2 cars and 2 boats. Full Size commode and Shower.

Everything works including heat and air, parquet floors in living area 12’ super slide, sleeps 5.

Lot rent $200/ month, Camper, porch and cover in very good shape. Asking $13,000 (404)606-0053.

Coachman Clipper Popup - Exc. cond. $4900.

(865)966-9611.

Daydreamer 39 ft 5th wheel 2006, under covered porch, set up on Cherokee Lake.

King bed, frpl, W/D combo, cent. vac.,l ike new. $45,000.

865-546-6438 or 865-3601049 Discovery 37V 2000, loaded, mfg. options + upgrades: monitor for elec. systems. Full awnings, Elec. winshield shades, beveled mirrors, computer work station, more.

New booth upholstery & brand new house & eng. batteries.

Garaged at home & in exc. cond. Loc. - Knoxville. $49,000. 865-310-2100.

Escaper 1993 - 5th wheel, 33’, super slide out. Is ready to use! Reduced to $7900.

(865)216-5387.

Campers & RV’s RV Stowmaster 5000 - Collapsible tow bar, $195.

(865)453-6717.

Motorcycles/Mopeds Harley Davidson 2005 Heritage. 32k mi. Pearl white.

1 owner. $10,000. (423)2806809. hONDA Goldwing Trike 2008, 13,800 mi. Asking $26,000 negotiable. (865)224-0395.

Never on the ground.

Red. Memphis windshield.

Mustang seat. Rear rack with T-bag.

Passenger floorboards.

Mechanical cruise control. $3750. 865-458-0472 Suzuki - 2007 GS500F, blue & white, 1157 mi, incl. helmet & jacket, $3500 obo. (865) 938-9511.

Yamaha - Yamaha FZ1 2009, 1000cc, 150 HP, will do 150 mph, radar detector incl, new tires, touring windscreen, $5250. (865)981-3863.

Jobs

Arts & Crafts Bernina Artista 200 embroidery/sewing machine - This incredible embroidery/sewing machine is in excellent condition and has only 128 minutes of embroidery and sewing time. Not been used since last serviced. Mega hoop, over $100, and never been used. Walking foot, cost $197. Will be driving to Knoxville from Panama City, FL in the fall and can bring the machine with me or shipping is an option Only Bernina dealership near me is over 100 miles away. Please call if interested. (850)230-5180

2 lots - Highland Memorial, value $2500 each. Sell $1600 each. 865-414-4615 Highland - Highland Memorial, Gospels Sec. 2 lots side by side, $1200 each. 904-5403836 Three Burial Lots - Greenwood Cemetery - Section 33, Lot 632, Spaces 2, 3 and 4. Owners have moved outof-state. $6,000.00 for all 3 spaces. (434)381-6076

Furniture Driver/Transport DRIVERS - NEED A CHANGE? More hometime this Summer? 60K+ Per Year. Full Benefit Package + Bonuses.

CDL-A 1 Yr. Exp. 855-454-0392

Services Offered Home Maint./Repair

HAROLD’S GUTTER SERVICE

Will clean front & back, $20 & up. Quality work, guaranteed.

(865)288-0556

Farmer’s Mkt/ Trading Post

Antiques, fine arts, coins, military items, antique toys, pre-1969 baseball cards, sports memorabilia, primitive furniture & folk art, jewelry, coin collections, sterling sets & silver collections, art pottery, mid-century modern furniture, local historical items & documents including photographs.

Full or partial estates. Call us to discuss. We have quick resolutions & several plans to choose from to fit any situation w/over 40 yrs experience.

865-293-8535 Please leave message.

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BARNS - SHEDS GARAGES - CARPORTS PATIO COVERS BUILT ON YOUR PROPERTY FREE ESTIMATES! Millen Garage Builders 865-679-5330

Farm Products

FANNON FENCING We build all types of Farm Fencing and Pole Barn. *Wood & Vinyl plank *Barbed wire *Hi-tensile electric *Woven wire, *Privacy fencing, etc.

(423)200-6600 Wanted to buy Standing Saw Timber 865-984-4529

Merchandise Antiques WANTED Military antiques and collectibles 865-368-0682

Appliances GOOD AS NEW APPLIANCES 90 Day Warranty 865-851-9053 2001 E. Magnolia Ave.

STAFF/DEVELOPER AGENDA Tuesday, June 2, 2015 Committee Room, Farragut Town Hall June 18, 2015 FMPC Items 9:00 a.m. – Discussion and public hearing on a site plan for The Shops at Town Center, Parcel 137.09, Tax Map 142, Zoned C-1, 103 S. Campbell Station Road, 2.21 Acres (Legends Holdings, LLC, Applicant) 10:00 a.m. – Discussion and public hearing on a site plan for First Baptist Concord Sports Field Improvements, Parcel 9.01, Group B, Tax Map 142N, Zoned R-1-S-A, R-2 and R-3, 11704 Kingston Pike, 34.11 Acres (First Baptist Concord, Applicant)

First Sun Finance 1ST LOAN FREE We make loans up to $1000. We do credit starter & rebuilder loans. Call today, 30 minute approvals.

See manager for details.

865-687-3228

Real Estate Sales

3 BR 2 BA ranch, Bearden, fence, 2 car gar., hdwd floors, new roof. $185,000.

865-691-2650

Heavy Equipment GROUND LEVEL CONTAINERS 8’wx9’hx40’ Store tools, equipment, feed, cars, etc. $1395-$1795.

966-9400 x 412

i buy OLDER MOBILE HOMES. 1990 up, any size OK. 865-384-5643

For Sale By Owner

Lots/Acreage for Sale WATERFRONT NEIGHBORHOOD LOT in Loudon. $47,200. (865)306-0358

Real Estate Rentals

Bernina Virtuosa 160 sewing machine, exc cond, serviced annually by Bernina tech., many extras, knee & foot power. $795. (865)200-4363

Lawn & Garden kubota lawn tractor 2008, GR2100, hydrostatic, 4WD, diesel, 54” deck, $4850 obo.

(865) 382-0064 Toro Wheel Horse 520H, hydrostatic, 20 HP, hydraulic deck lift, 48” deck, 600 hrs, $1600. (865) 257-8672

Merchandise - Misc.

4 ounce bumps of alpaca roving - Golden View Alpacas & Fiber Mill will process your fiber or sell ours. (865)9339183

Metal Buildings GROUND LEVEL CONTAINERS 8’wx9’hx40’ Store tools, equip., feed, cars, etc. $1395-$1795 966-9400 x 412

Musical upright piano - Like new.

Bench incl. $1500 OBO. Must sell. (865)385-3556

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Apartments - Furnished Rooms available! 4412 Singleton Station Rd., Great rooms at Great rates!

We offer affordable nightly and weekly rates. We even offer special rates for guests who stay 4 weeks or longer.

You won’t find a better deal in the Knoxville area.

Call us 865-238-4545.

Apartments - Unfurn. $0 DEPOSIT!! - 2BR Garden Apts. w/all amenities include SALT Pool & W/D conn.

Close to Ftn. City.

Call Tayna, 865-688-7531.

Professionally managed by Garland Management Co. 1 BR Powell - Special 1/2 Rent NOW. Water pd, all appls, no pet fee, No Cr. ck. $520 mo.

384-1099; 938-6424.

Public Notices

PUBLIC HEARING FARRAGUT BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN will hold a public hearing on June 11, 2015 • 7:00 PM Farragut Town Hall 11408 Municipal Center Dr to hear citizens’ comments on the following ordinance: 1. Ordinance 15-08, Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Budget

AGENDA FARRAGUT BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN May 28, 2015 BEER BOARD MEETING 6:55 PM BMA MEETING, 7:00 PM

by 4 pm Friday I.

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE FARRAGUT BEER BOARD MAY 28, 2015 • 6:55 PM I. Approval of Minutes A. April 23, 2015 II. Beer Permit Approval: A. Approval of Class 5, off-premises permit for the following: i. El Paraiso Tienda Hispana, 11110 Kingston Pike Suite 140 It is the policy of the Town of Farragut not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Public Law 93-112 and 101-336 in its hiring, employment practices and programs. To request accommodations due to disabilities, please call 865-966-7057 in advance of the meeting.

Public Notices

Consolidation Loans

Household Goods Farm Buildings

Newmar 2003 Essex 43 ft, 500 HP diesel, 50k mi, 4 slides, luxury, $112,000. 865-7712994

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Financial

4’X10’ HAND-HAMMERED COPPER-TOP DINING TABLE Handcrafted base. Pd $6,000.

Will accept reasonable or best offers. Perfect condition. (865)312-9499

aLL 2015 MODELS must go!!!!

WANTED

ADOPT: - Happily married loving couple longs to share our hearts and home with a baby. Will provide a lifetime of love and security. Allowable Expenses Paid. Call 1-877-791-BABY, www.lauraAndchrisadopt.com.

Manufactured Homes

clearance Sale

Check Us Out At Northgaterv.com or call 865-681-3030

Adoptions

2 Bedroom Apartment furniture - All approximately 1 year old. King Bedroom suite, dresser, 2 nightstands, Leather Sofa, love seat, 2 end tables, coffee table, dining table, leaf, 6 chairs, Kids bedroom suite, 48” LED TV, TV stand (865)210-7836

SUMMER

Antiques

Announcements

Cemetery Lots

NEW & PRE-OWNED

Sport Utility Vehicles Lexus RX350 2013 F Sport pkg, white ext, black int, exc cond, loaded, 14K mi, $39,500. (865)765-2794.

Boats/Motors/Marine

Public Notices

10:30 a.m. – Discussion and public hearing on a site plan for The Overlook at Campbell Station, Parcels 108 and 109, Tax Map 130, Zoned R-6/OSMFR, 820 N. Campbell Station Road, 31.91 Acres (GBS Engineering, Applicant) 11:30 a.m. – Discussion on a request to rezone a portion of Parcel 37.03, Tax Map 153, located off of Concord Road adjoining Clarity Pointe and First Utility District, 6.77 Acres, from R-1/OSR to C-1 and Telecommunications Tower Overlay (Branch Towers, Applicant) 2:00 p.m. – Discussion on a request to rezone Parcel 58, Tax Map 151, 12639 Kingston Pike, 30.13 Acres, from R-2 and Floodplain to C-1, R-6, and Floodplain (Horne Real Estate, LLC, Applicant) 2:30 p.m. – Discussion on a request to rezone Parcels 54.01, 57, and a portion of 54, Tax Map 151, 12723, 12733 and 12743 Union Road, 111.5 Acres, from A to R-1/OSR (Development Ventures, G.P., Applicant)

Silent Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call

II.

Approval of Agenda

III.

Mayor’s Report

IV.

Citizens Forum

V.

Approval of Minutes A. May 14, 2015

VI.

Ordinances A. First Reading 1. Ordinance 15-08, Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Budget VII. Business Items A. Approval of Professional Services Agreement between the Town of Farragut and Icon Enterprises/CivicPlus B. Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Duncan & Associates: Impact Fee Study and Program VIII. Town Administrator’s Report IX.

Town Attorney’s Report

It is the policy of the Town of Farragut not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Public Law 93-112 and 101-336 in its hiring, employment practices and programs. To request accommodations due to disabilities, please call 865-966-7057 in advance of the meeting.

Public Notices

Public Notices

3:00 p.m. – Discussion on a request to rezone Parcel 131, Tax Map 142, located to the west of Village Veterinary and to the east of the former Phillips 66 on Kingston Pike, 16.23 Acres, from O-1 to TCD (Craig Allen, Applicant) 3:30 p.m. – Discussion on a request to rezone Parcel 44, Tax Map 152, located at 430 Virtue Road, 87.1 Acres, from A to R-1/OSR (Bryan E. Testerman Construction, Applicant) 4:00 p.m. – Discussion on a request to rezone Parcel 117, Tax Map 142, located at the intersection of N. Campbell Station Road and Herron Road, approximately 4.5 Acres, from R-2 to R-6 (Peter Falk for Autumn Care II, LLC, Applicant) It is the policy of the Town of Farragut not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Public Law 93-112 and 101-336 in its hiring, employment practices and programs. To request accommodations due to disabilities, please call 865-966-7057 in advance of the meeting.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 “Free Your Voice With the Alexander Technique,” 12:45-4:15 p.m., 313 N. Forest Park Blvd.

Preregistration required. Info/to register: Lilly Sutton, 387-7600 or www.AlexanderTechniqueKnoxville.com.

Preservation & Libations, 5:30-7 p.m., the Underground, The Crown & Goose, 123 S. Central St. Info: 523-8008 or www.knoxheritage.org.

Shakespeare for Kids, 2 p.m., Farragut Branch Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road. Presented by Tennessee Stage Company. Featuring “Macbeth” and “Taming of the Shrew.” For elementary-age kids and older. Info: 777-1750.

THURSDAY, MAY 28 “Savvy Social Security Planning: What Baby Boomers Need to Know to Maximize Retirement Income” noncredit course. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Pellissippi State Community College Hardin Valley campus. Full schedule of class times and locations: www.pstcc.edu/ bcs. Info: 539-7167.

Shakespeare for Kids, 11 a.m., Sequoyah Branch Library, 1140 Southgate Road. Presented by Tennessee Stage Company. Featuring “Macbeth” and “Taming of the Shrew.” For elementary-age kids and older. Info: 525-1541.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 28-31 “Love, Loss and What I Wore,” Tellico Community Playhouse, 304 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15. Info: www.tellicocommunityplayhouse.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 29 Statehood Day Celebration, 6:30-9 p.m., Blount Mansion Gardens, 200 W. Hill Ave. Info/reservations: 5252375; info@blountmansion.org; www.blountmansion.org; https://squareup.com/market/blount-mansion.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 29-31 Fiction Writing Retreat, Firefly Farms, 195 Tobby Hollow Lane. Hosted by Sundress Academy for the Arts.

Cost: $200. Includes instruction, writing supplies, food, drink, transportation to and from the airport, and all on-site amenities. Info: safta@sundresspublications. com, http://www.fireflyfarmstn.com.

FRIDAY-MONDAY, MAY 29-JUNE 1

sociation. Info: 777-1750.

Family Search in Detail, 1-3 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Preregistration and a valid email address, as well as good Internet searching capabilities, are required. Bring birth dates and birthplaces of parents and grandparents. Info/to register: 215-8809.

Free Family Fun Day, 1-4 p.m., Ancient Egypt gallery, UT’s McClung Museum, 1327 Circle Park Drive. Features activities, tours and a craft for children. Free and open to the public. Info: http://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu.

Statehood Day celebration, 9 a.m.-noon, Crescent Bend House & Gardens, 2728 Kingston Pike. Free museum day to the public. Info: 637-3163, www.crescentbend.com.

Statehood Day celebration, noon, Ramsey House, 2614 Thorngrove Pike. Includes Vintage Baseball games.

Info: 546-0745, www.ramseyhouse.org.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 30-31 Tennessee Medieval Faire, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 550 Fiske Road, Harriman. Tickets: $14.95 for ages 13 and up, $7.95 for ages 5-12, free for ages 4 and under. Info: www.TMFaire.com and on Facebook.

SUNDAY, MAY 31

Friends of the Knox County Public Library Used Book Sale, Bearden High School, 8352 Kingston Pike. Friday, members-only preview, 2-8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 1-6 p.m.; Monday, $5 Bag Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: www.knoxfriends.org.

Public workshop: “Darkness to Light,” 2-4 p.m., Powell Presbyterian Church, 2910 W Emory Road. Free prevention training program that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Registration required. Info/to register: 938-8311 or revjwarren@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 30

MONDAY, JUNE 1

“Discover Bees,” 2 p.m., Farragut Branch Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road. Presented by Lynda Rizzardi, president of the Knox County Beekeepers As-

Dr. Al Hazari brings the wonder of science to kids, 11 a.m., Howard Pinkston Library, 7732 Martin Mill Pike. Info: 573-0436.

YOUR GUIDE TO REAL ESTATE

DON’T MISS THIS! Wonderful opportunity in this 2300+ sqft rancher with bonus room. Oversized 36x22 garage with workshop area, new cpt, countertops, lots of extra storage space & perfect move-in ready condition. Priced @ $229,900 MLS# 916744

PRICE REDUCED! On this 1800+ sqft bsmt rancher in Oak Ridge. Convenient location, 29x12 living room, new paint, new cpt, 20x14 downstairs BR with sep entrance, fenced yard, plenty of extra storage space, 24x18 attached carport.

Priced @ $114,900 MLS# 901332

NEAR NORRIS LAKE! Owner will finance these 2 acres with 2 mobile homes less than 2 miles from Big Ridge State Park. Single wide mobile homes w/ property permitted for 4 homes. Great investment with Great location! Priced @ $44,900 MLS#899239

NEW CONSTRUCTION – 8011 Branson Rd, Corryton.

1.07 acres, 3BR/2BA nestled in the woods. Great location near Gibbs schools. Almost complete. $129,900 SCENIC WOODS S/D - HUD owned, sold “AS IS”. 3BR/2BA, one-level home on a large, fenced-in lot, 2-car garage.

Built in 1993 with near 1500 sq. ft. $132,000, Call Beverly to place a bid.

OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY! In this All brick home in North Knoxville. 1800 sqft 2 story with unf bsmt; hdwd floors; lovely inside & out with charm & character. Just reduced to $149,900 MLS#904019

JUST LISTED! 3BR rancher with over 1300 sqft, central H/A, large family room, 1-car garage on a large fenced corner lot.

Priced to sell @ $112,900 MLS#924164

HALLS HAS IT! 5 acres of privacy yet super convenient. Beautiful piece of property. Utilities avail, lots of options for this land. Lays wonderfully & adjoins Silver Stone S/D. Seclusion with convenience. Land like this isn’t available very often-make it yours.

IMMACULATE CONDO - Mathews Place behind Halls High School. Quality constructed featuring garages on main level and in the basement, new 20”x20” tile floors in kit & BAs. Kitchen has granite counter tops and S/S appliances, glass-tile backsplash, hdwd floors in LR and 2 BRs on main level, trey ceilings, gas FP, crown molding. Finished basement suite has a full BA, work-out room, extra storage and plenty of room for 3rd BR and LR. Move in condition. $195,000

Priced @ $90,000 MLS#903449 THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! All brick 4 BR, huge room sizes, full unfin bsmt with workshop area, double driveways, 5-car+ garage space. Custom quality throughout this home & situated on 1 acre with 2 adjoining acres available.

Convenient Emory Estates location.

Priced @ $669,000 MLS#896764 “THE PRICE IS RIGHT”

Tausha Price

REALTOR®, Broker Multi Million Dollar Producer

947-5000 • 389-0740

tausha@taushaprice.com

110 Legacy View Way, Knoxville, TN 37918

BASEMENT RANCHER in Bonta Vista. HUD owned. Sold “AS IS.” Make an offer on this 3BR/2BA, with inground pool, stone trim, new metal roof. 7500 Pinen Dr. $122,500

922-4400

Beverly McMahan 679-3902

OWN YOUR OWN FARM WITHIN MINUTES OF NORRIS LAKE

180 WALKER FARM RD • MAYNARDVILLE, TN 37807

• OPEN HOUSE Thurs, June 4, 5pm - 7pm • Over 1600 SF • 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths • Approx. 21.87 Wooded, Private Acres With Great Mountain Views • 28’x36’ Metal Barn/Building • 22’x36’ Detached Garage/Workshop • Located just minutes away from beautiful Norris Lake

Apartments - Unfurn.

Real Estate Rentals Apartments - Unfurn.

1,2,3 BR $355 - $460/mo.

GREAT VALUE RIVERSIDE MANOR ALCOA HWY 970-2267 *Pools, Laundries, Appl. *5 min. to UT & airport www.riversidemanorapts. com

BEST DEAL OUT WEST! 1BR from $375. 2BR $550-$695.

No pets. Parking @ front door.

(865)470-8686 BROADWAY TOWERS 62 and OLDER Or Physically Mobility Impaired 1 & 2 BR, util. incl. Laundry on site.

Immediate housing if qualified.

Section 8-202.

865-524-4092 for appt.

TDD 1-800-927-9275

MONDAY PLAZA - 1BR & STUDIOS AVAIL. ON THE STRIP. Starting at $395 mo. For more info (865)219-9000

DIRECTIONS: From Knoxville take I-640 to Broadway exit; head north and continue through Fountain City and Halls. Continue on Hwy 33 (Maynardville Hwy) to right onto Highway 61 east to straight on Walker Ford Rd to left on Walker Farm Rd to property on right. Follow the auction signs!

TERMS: The successful high bidder on this property will be required to sign the Real Estate Purchase Agreement immediately upon conclusion of the bidding and will make an earnest money deposit of 10 (ten) percent of the sales price. A ten percent (10%) buyers premium will be added to the high bid to establish the total sales price. The balance is to be paid in full at the deed closing within 30 days. Visit website for more terms and info.

Apartments - Unfurn.

Morningside Gardens 1 BR Apt Now Available A/C, Heat, Water & Electric Included OnSite Laundry, Computer Center & Resident Services Great location! On the Bus Line!

Close to Shopping!

Rent Based on Income, Some Restrictions Apply Call 865-423-4133 TODAY for more information Norwood Manor Apts.

Accepting Applications 1, 2, & 3 BR. On busline Equal Housing Opportunity 865-689-2312

Apartments - Unfurn. sENIOR OR DISABLED HIGH RISE FACILITY 1 BR APTS. Oak Ridge, TN 865-482-6098

SOUTH KNOX /UT/DOWNTOWN 2BR, 700 Sq. Ft. APT, Call about our $299 move in special!

865-573-1000.

West. 2 BR, 2 BA, W/D conn, 300 David Ln near Pellissippi & I-40. No pets. $600 mo.

(865) 588-3433

Condos Unfurnished FTN CITY CONDO 2 BR / 2 1/2 BA. 1 car garage 865-679-8105

Duplx/Multplx UnFurn Looking for Happy Family Rocky Hill area, 3BR, 2BA, 1750 SF, $1100 mo. (865)5674319.

North near I-75 Ftn. City - Elder Apts. 2BR, all ammenites, laun. quiet, priv. No smoking, no pets, $550 mo. (865)5883433.

Townhouse/Villas Unfurn West - Townhome 2 sty., 2BR, 2.5BA, 1 car gar., 1400 SF, all appls, gas FP, patio, ceil. fans, $950/mo. + dep. pets nego. 10407 Ravenbrook Ln. Call Brian, 865-675-6465.

Call the

ACTION ADS 922-4136 or 218-WEST(9378)

Real Estate Commercial Commercial Property /Sale 701 North Cherry St. 6,000 SF, $175,000.

865-544-1717; 865-740-0990

Offices/Warehouses/Rent 2000 SF Office/Warehouse, drive in, Middlebrook Pike. $1800 mo.

1500 SF Office/Warehouse, drive in door, Papermill, 3 yr lease, $1100 mo.

4000 SF Office/Warehouse, with dock, Middlebrook Pk, $3,000 mo.

865-544-1717; 865-740-0990

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