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Dr. Jim McIntyre says he’s as enthusiastic about the new school year as “any in my career.” Knox County Schools has made gains on test scores every year since McIntyre arrived as superintendent in 2008.

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Faith from sorrow Dawn McGuire was pregnant with her third baby when her life changed forever. After having two healthy baby boys, Dawn and Kevin McGuire were overjoyed to find out she was expecting a girl. “I asked people to pray that Jena would come to know Jesus at a young age and that I would be able to share Jesus with the doctors and nurses.” McGuire would find both prayers answered in the following months.

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South College expands parking The grading underway at South College, visible from I-40, is for additional parking since Kimberly-Clark recently relocated there and the college has added a Pharmacy College, said college president Steve South. This location of South College includes specialized laboratories, a student center, library plus classrooms for education, nursing, physician assistant and pharmacy programs. The building originally was headquarters for Goody’s. – Nancy Whittaker

Mabe to be guest on WDVX show Shopper-News features editor Jake Mabe will be the special guest on the WDVX “East Tennessee Quiver” at 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15. He will be talking about local musicians he’s covered throughout his career as well as highlighting Elvis Presley’s lesser-known songs with show host Bradley Reeves. Listen at 89.9 FM, 102.9 FM or online at www. wdvx.com.

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Dirty Half-Dozen scores a point against Sons of Beaches during one of last Thursday’s intermediate games at Mayor Bob Leonard Park. Photos by Nancy Anderson

By Betsy Pickle Mayor Bob Leonard Park is a long way from Redondo Beach, but drop by on a summer evening and you’ll see that Southern California doesn’t have a monopoly on sand volleyball enthusiasts. The town of Farragut’s sand volleyball leagues draw players from all over East Tennessee, largely because they’re the only game not just in town, but around the area. “There aren’t any outdoor sand volleyball leagues other than ours that I know of in our greater metropolitan area,” says Jay Smelser, Farragut’s athletic and park coordinator. Knoxville, Oak Ridge and Maryville offer indoor fall-winter leagues, he says, “but we’re the only ones who offer the outdoor sand leagues.” Volleyball leagues serve up action Monday through Thursday beginning in late July and have seven weeks of regular play, followed by two weeks of doubleelimination tournament play.

Prior to 2013, the town ball leagues, but it’s not offered three seasons – a requirement for them spring, summer and fall to reside in the town,” he – but this year the midsays. The chief requiredle season was dropped ment is that they pay to because weather-related play. Six-player teams makeup games often depay $135 a season, while layed the start of the fall four-player teams pay season, which caused $125. problems for players Smelser says Farraparticipating in indoor gut volleyball has been leagues. around since long before Smelser says the he started with the town town’s volleyball and about four years ago. Terry Clem and her daughter Emily, 6, brave the rain to softball leagues draw Originally, games were enjoy a friendly, but competitive, game of volleyball. similar numbers of parplayed at Anchor Park, ticipants overall, but and there weren’t nearly more teams get involved in volley- members. Smelser says at one as many teams. ball because the teams have fewer time a female former player from All the teams are coed. Recreplayers. There are 56 teams regis- Brazil’s national team played in a ational leagues play Monday and tered in the current season. league. The leagues are for adults Tuesday. The competitive league “We’ll see 300-plus people and are open to ages 18 and over, plays Monday, and the intermedithrough the sand volleyball courts but there are no geographic re- ate is on Thursday. Open 4s play playing on a weekly basis,” he says. strictions. on Wednesday. Teams might come from busi“I’ve got teams that travel from “The 4s are closer to what, I nesses, churches or neighbor- Crossville, Loudon, Oak Ridge, guess, true sand volleyball would hoods, and players could be any Maryville,” Smelser says. “Peo- be in that they play on a little bit skill level, from just beyond couch ple travel from a long way away smaller court,” says Smelser. “We potato to former collegiate team to come and play because there put out different lines each night aren’t any other sand volleyball for those individuals to play. It folleagues that are organized. Of lows a more competitive level of course, there are locals, too. rules. The play is more fast paced, “There are a number of individuals who work or live in Farragut To page A-3 who do participate in the volley-

Wanted attention Farragut Stormwater program honored by PBS Stormwater Matters, the town of Farragut’s program to highlight the importance of stormwater management, has received some attention just when it is most needed. Jason Scott, stormwater coordinator, said he was thrilled when he learned that Stormwater Matters had received the East Tennessee PBS “Be More Award” for July. With the support of Home Federal Bank, East Tennessee PBS presents the Be More Awards to 12 leaders in its viewing area who contribute to the overall wellbeing of the community. These contributions can be through education, the arts, health services or other forms of charitable giving or community involvement. The Be More Award can be

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given to a non-profit or for-profit organization or an individual who is an inspiration in the community. “We have some major community-centric projects coming up in the near future, such as the Outdoor Classroom for the schools,” said Scott, “so the attention came at a great time. I appreciate the exceptional job that Sam Cann and the East Tennessee PBS staff did to take my thoughts about this important subject and put them in a form that informs and inspires.” East Tennessee PBS spotlighted a video segment on Stormwater Matters on its channel throughout the month of July. For more information, contact Scott at jason.scott@ townoffarragut.org or by calling 966-7057.

Stepping up Northshore Elementary School principal Susan Davis (at right) steps to the podium and asks all the teachers in the room to help silence the audience by raising their hands before the school’s ribbon-cutting last week. Everyone hushed quickly, including the adults. An open house was held immediately following the ribbon-cutting. “This is a beautiful building,” said Davis during her opening remarks. “But what’s most important is what happens in these classrooms.”

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Jack Melton uses a magnifying glass to look at some calcite during a Smart Toys and Books special activity, “Mining for Minerals.” Photos by Justin Acuff

Lily Shepherd pans for minerals.

Geologist Marshall Davenport demonstrates how some minerals can become “excited” by exposure to UV light.

Mine-blowing rocks Workshop encourages kids to look for ‘mysterious’ beauty By Sherri Gardner Howell Marshall Davenport, a geologist, and Kathy Alexander, an elementary school teacher, had children looking beyond the surface for hidden beauty at Smart Toys and Books on Aug 3. The two led a workshop in Mining for Minerals at the store. The goals were

Lisa Koob helps her daughter, Katie, identify minerals.

Laurel and Marianna Gansley enjoy the event.

to show the children how to look beyond what is first seen to discover some “mysterious beauty” inside rocks and gemstones. In addition to receiving an overview about the different kinds of rocks, participants got to “pan” for rocks hidden in sand and got to take home some of their treasures. For upcoming programs at Smart Toys and Books, visit www. smarttoysandbooks.com. Lauren Talbot, left, and Manhattan Shuler, right, watch as geologist Marshall Davenport uses an acid to test if a mineral is calcite.

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Sebastian Costales holds up his Lego creation to show to his mother.

With a sea of Legos behind them, Blaine Whitehead and Mason Swor show off their in-progress Lego creations at the workshop at Farragut library. Photos by Justin Acuff

Will Crownover watches as educators from Beyond a Brick go over the different styles of Lego bricks.

Field of blocks: Lego Workshop draws crowd to ‘buildathon’ The Lego industry has bridged the gender gap in recent years, and the popularity of the bumpy blocks just continues to grow.

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Ella Breaux and Lilli Pilcher teamed up to build this Lego creation.

The Tennessee Valley Fair offered a Lego workshop on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the Farragut Branch Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road, that

Ainsley Doyle didn’t want to take apart her masterpiece but manages to find a smile to show off what she could build in 15 minutes.

packed the house. The free event was geared to children in grades kindergarten through eighth grade. Participants were introduced to the art of competitive Lego building and enjoyed plenty of “hands on” building opportunities. Local educators from Beyond a Brick (www.beyondabrick.com) were the hosts. Beyond a Brick is promoting the fair’s Lego Extravaganza set for Sept. 7. Individuals and teams of all ages are welcome to enter for a chance to win prizes. Visit tnvalleyfair.org for more info.

Julia Cass and Evelyn Olszyk show their Lego creation.

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Robin Marsh from Beyond a Brick tells the children about the Tennessee Valley Fair Lego Extravaganza during a workshop at the Farragut Branch Library.

more aggressive, and a higher skill set typically plays in that level. We do offer two levels – a competitive level and a rec level – trying to get more people interested in playing the 4s. “The smaller court makes it a little bit more challenging because you have less court area to cover, so their volleys are a little bit longer and a little bit more intense.” The town provides officials for the games. “Almost all of our officials are certified,” says Smelser. “They call TSSAA high school and middle school matches, and most of

From page A-1 ours are certified to call at the collegiate level, so we have a pretty high level of volleyball officials that we’ve been able to recruit and retain to officiate these matches.” Smelser believes the teams are happy with Farragut’s switch to two seasons. “They used to get only six matches and then a one-night tournament, and now they get seven matches and a two-week tournament,” he says. “So they actually get a few more opportunities to play by us taking out that middle session.”

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Haslam is decider on parkway extension City Council member Duane Grieve, along with his wife, Marsha, attended their youngest daughter’s wedding Aug. 4 at Dogwood Canyon in Missouri. Carlyn Grieve, 24, married John Robinson and they will reside in Austin, Texas, where Carlyn works at Scripps. Grieve, who is unopposed in his current council reelection campaign, gave away the bride.

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City Council member Marshall Stair spent a week hiking and camping in the Cascade Mountains of the state of Washington with his younger brother, Morgan. Stair is an active hiker and canoeist. ■ Starke: Mayor Rogero told City Council in an Aug. 7 email that Angela Starke, director of communications, would be leaving at the end of the year to join her husband, Drew, who is moving to Orlando to work for Nissan North America. This is the second high-level departure for Rogero in less than two years. Deputy Mayor Eddie Mannis left in June. Already there is speculation that Jesse Mayshark (who makes $40,000 less than Starke) may be promoted as much of the heavy lifting in that office is done by Mayshark. However, Starke is the only AfricanAmerican in the Rogero administration running an actual department (a small but significant one). Community Relations Director Tank Strickland, also African-American, is a one-man operation (but a very effective one who has worked for four mayors) who once served as chair of county commission. Strickland could become the only high level AfricanAmerican in city government, answering directly to the mayor. (Sam Anderson, who ran the Parks and Recreation department for many years, held that position under this writer, and Mayor Haslam promoted him to senior director. He retired before Haslam left the mayor’s office.) Additionally, this is the department which promotes the mayor’s agenda to the media and the public. For an administra-

tion which on occasion is viewed as quite sensitive to criticism, the new director will have his/her hands full, especially if the mayor seeks a tax increase in 2014 to fund the pension costs. Mayshark is bright and knows where many of the bodies in city government are buried and could easily handle the position. But he may not meet the diversity requirements which the mayor might want as she prepares for her 2015 re-election campaign. ■ TDOT: The failure of the state Department of Transportation to announce a decision on the extension of the James White Parkway into south Knox County has allowed the Commissioner of Transportation, John Schroer, time to try to convince some local officials to support the extension despite heavy opposition at a public hearing months ago led by Mayor Rogero, Vice Mayor Nick Pavlis and county Mayor Tim Burchett. A decision is already behind schedule due to Schroer’s efforts to change public opinion. Schroer strongly favors the plan but would be hard pressed to approve it against overwhelming local opposition. It is doubtful that Haslam would permit this to go forward with both mayors and most local officials opposed. It is also inconceivable that Schroer would make any decision on this in Haslam’s home county without the governor’s approval. The bottom line is that this battle is not over. Mayor Rogero had lunch with Haslam last Wednesday in Knoxville and Jesse Mayshark says she repeated the city’s opposition to the governor at that time. Gov. Haslam is the featured speaker Sept. 20 at the annual fundraising event for Legacy Parks Foundation, which strongly opposes the extension. Opponents should get ready to take the matter to court if the TDOT commissioner approves the build option as well as work on Knox lawmakers to deny funding for the project. The cost of this project is huge and it will be damaging to the new urban park system in south Knoxville. Mayor Rogero and Vice Mayor Pavlis have consistently opposed this wasteful project and merit commendation for their stand to promote recreation in south Knoxville along with environmental quality.

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The battle over James White Parkway Burchett ‘flip-flop’ riles city officials

Over in south Knoxville, public officials may come to blows in a confrontation reminiscent of the time in 2002 when then-state Rep. H.E. Bittle threw off his coat and offered to whip TDOT Commission Bruce Saltsman over the Orange Route. That project, SR475, was designed to funnel traffic off I-40/75 through Hardin Valley and into Anderson County. It never happened, despite support from the Knoxville Chamber and others who think roads mean progress. The James White Parkway extension is a similar issue. It’s a massive undertaking, a gleam in the eyes of engineers and road builders for decades, and once intended as a way to revitalize the south side of town. The bypass from Moody Avenue to John Sevier Highway would mostly be within the city limits. It’s shorter and therefore less costly than SR475, but has some similarities. State officials cite the need to take traffic

Betty Bean off the main artery (in this case, Chapman Highway). Supporters believe it’ll be safer and better for business. Opponents disagree. Everybody’s mad. Until a few days ago, the mayors of Knoxville and Knox County were united in opposing it. Then Tim Burchett got ambushed on a Friday afternoon by a TV reporter and said he’d changed his mind about the parkway extension – if it wouldn’t hurt the homeowners in its path, although he doubted that it was going to happen at all, given that no money’s been appropriated. City leaders felt blindsided. Sources say Burchett paid Mayor Madeline Rogero a Monday morning visit to do some explaining. Appearing to have taken both sides on

the issue, Burchett was unavailable for the balance of the week to explain why. Rogero and Vice Mayor Nick Pavlis are clearly in opposition. Bill Haslam, while mayor here, never took a public stand. But the JWP extension is a huge expenditure for no good reason. A city source calls it “a slap in the face” to those who for more than a decade have been working on the Urban Wilderness, a chain of public properties that includes 10 parks, 40-plus miles of trails, four Civil War sites, water features and scenic views, some of which are directly in the path of the JWP extension. City government has collaborated with the Legacy Parks Foundation and citizen donors and volunteers like the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club, whose members have created and maintained miles of trails. They point to the Checkpoint Tracker Adventure Racing Championship as a harbinger of things to come, if the Urban Wilderness plan proceeds unmolested by a massive road-building

project. The 30-hour race requiring compasses, maps, canoes, mountain bikes, running and rappelling will draw 200 participants and their families to Knoxville from all over the county in October. The Checkpoint Tracker website dishes out the kind of praise most cities would kill for: “The unprecedented land access rights granted to facilitate this event guarantees that even those familiar with the region will be delighted and surprised. We welcome all adventure racers, from novice to battered, to join us in beautiful Knoxville, Tenn., on Oct. 10, 11 and 12 for a weekend of championship racing followed by a righteous After Party and Awards Ceremony at Market Square in downtown Knoxville.” TDOT Commissioner John Schroer seems determined to sign off on the project, although the exact route and timetable remain a mystery. And, as with SR475, approval doesn’t mean it’s going to happen.

Sunny Saturday

Folks F Fo olk lkss who lk wh ho grew grew up up here here he (and all who love Knox Knoxville) x vi vill llle)) will enjoy a weekend trek to Market Square. There’s always something going on, and you’re guaranteed to see someone you know.

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The Farmers Market is spectacular – in full bloom. It covers the mall and extends along Market Street in front of Home Federal. Alongside the bright tomatoes and vibrant string beans, a nice couple sold worm droppings. In fact, Vern and Caye of Etowah have made their living off worms for a couple of years now, Caye said. And what’s lower than a worm? Why “worm castings,” an indoor/outdoor organic fertilizer, according to the WormWorks website. We moved on. Lunch at Café 4 was terrific, but we could have eaten on the sidewalk from one of a half dozen food trucks. Then it was off to Union Ave Books where Dr. John Hodges was signing his new book. The store was packed with customers who quickly exhausted the supply of “Delta Fragments: The Recollections of a Sharecrop-

p er’ r’s Son. S on.”” per’s Son.” Little Isabella “Izzie” Wilson sat enthralled. She wants to be a writer and has a great start. Asked how old she is, the kid said, “Seven.” She’s really only six. “Go into reporting,” I advised. Her mom said Izzie has always loved to read. “She’s reading on fifth grade level and starting into first grade (at Thackston School).” “I really like my (book) cover,” said Hodges, a retired professor of religious studies at UT, winding up to read from his book. “This cover represents who I am. The sharecroppers’ home shows flat ground and an outhouse. That’s where I came from.” The second picture shows Hodges engaging students – a man who earned a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, studied abroad, and challenged students for many years. The pictures illustrate the contradictions in his life. Growing up in the Mississippi Delta was tough, with uncles who gambled and a mama who gave whippings “at least once a week.” His stepfather drank on weekends and had a terrible temper. “But he gave me a most wonderful gift,” said Hodges. He offered to work twice as much to enable his son to attend school. “At age 7, we were expected to go to the (cotton) fields. But my stepfather told the boss, ‘I want my son

Vern Redmile and Caye Stafford make a living selling worm poo. Find WormWorks at www.wormworkstn.com or by calling 423-263-0621. Photos by S. Clark

Izzie Wilson, 7 or 6, is a writer.

Dr. John O. Hodges talks about his book’s cover. to go to school.’ “I started going to school and thought I would never stop.” Hey, a choice between school and the cotton field is a no-brainer every time. I drifted by the Rally for Trayvon Martin in Krutch Park. It may be cultural, but liberals are awful at organizing anything (except the

Barack Obama campaign, but that’s another story). The rally still hadn’t started 40 minutes after the announced time, and I drifted toward the car. At the edge of the crowd stood two of Knoxville’s finest, there to protect against an outbreak of violence, I suppose. They wore shorts and rode bicycles.

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Lee’s old warhorse Gen. James Longstreet. (18211904). Graduation from West Point and service in the “old” army during the Mexican War prepared Longstreet for his active role during the entire Civil War (1861-1865). Photo

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n Nov. 29, 1863, Confederate Gen. James Longstreet experienced his worst day of the Civil War in Knoxville while Union Gen. Ambrose Burnside probably experienced his best. During the Fredericksburg campaign in November and December 1862, Burnside ordered 11 ill-conceived attacks on Marye’s Heights, where Longstreet’s Corps worked the defenses. Burnside had 12,653 casualties while the Southern casualties were only 5,309. But a year later in Knoxville the results would be vastly different. James Longstreet was born the fifth child of James and Mary Ann Dent Longstreet, on Jan. 8, 1821, in the Edgefield District of South Carolina, where his mother had traveled to her mother-in-law’s home for his birth. Both of his parents, owners of a cotton plantation near Gainesville in the Piedmont section of northeastern Georgia, were descendants of families dating to the colonial period – James born in New Jersey, Mary Ann in Maryland. It had required hard physical labor and resilience for his father to carve a plantation out of the wilderness, but it provided a place for young James to develop the physique, self-confidence and work ethic that would characterize him throughout his life. Dreams of glory filled his head as he read of Julius Caesar, Napoleon and George Washington. To a practical father with a profitable farming operation but a large family, such youthful longings could be fulfilled only with the admission of his son to the United States Military Academy at West Point. In 1830, with that long-term goal in mind, “Pete” (as he was called at home) traveled with his father to Augusta, site of the state’s finest preparatory school. There he would live with Uncle Augustus B. Longstreet and his wife, so that he could enter Richmond County Academy. A graduate of Yale University and a practicing attorney, Uncle Augustus was enormously talented, a gifted conversationalist and a licensed lay speaker in the Methodist Church. James would spend the next eight years embraced as a member of the family. The formal education he received at the Richmond County Academy was enhanced by the informal one he received in the stimulating home of his aunt and uncle. He had been at Augusta only three years when his father died of cholera during a visit to Augusta. His mother decided to live permanently in Morgan County in northern Alabama. Increasingly, his uncle’s plantation became his home and Uncle Augustus and Aunt Frances received his affections. He barely mentioned

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his mother in his memoirs. James Longstreet entered West Point in 1838. Academics challenged him from the outset, but he excelled with horses, sword exercise and “football.” He admitted to being the leader in “larks and games,” and his demerits reflected such common cadet sins as visiting after taps, absence from roll call, dirty room, long hair and disturbance during study hours. When he graduated in 1842, he ranked number 54 in a class of 62. However unfortunate it was that he failed to make the most of his academic opportunities, one can ask whether he redeemed himself at the Brotherton house on Sept. 2, 1863, when his troops met those of classmate Gen. William Rosecrans, who was fifth in his class, and turned the tide in the Battle of Chickamauga. At graduation Longstreet was brevetted a second lieutenant and served tours in Missouri, Louisiana and Florida. He participated in the Mexican War (1846-1848) under Gen. Zachary Taylor during the Battle of Monterey and then joined the forces of Gen. Winfield Scott for the expedition to Mexico City. Leading his troops at Chapultepec, he was wounded when hit by a musket ball in his thigh. He staggered and fell but handed the colors to Lt. George E. Pickett (who later became famous

courtesy of the Valentine Museum, Richmond, Va.

James Longstreet (1821-1904) at Gettysburg). Lt. Pickett carried the colors over the wall. The Mexican War served as a training ground for the Civil War. Longstreet’s physical stamina, skill under fluid conditions on the battlefield and bravery under fire offered unique lessons in his trade – that of a soldier. During the war Longstreet had carried a daguerreotype of Louise Garland, the daughter of Lt. Col. John Garland. After the war, in March 1848, they were married at her relatives’ home in Lynchburg, Va. He reported to duty at Carlisle Barracks, Pa., where their first of 10 children was born. He was

transferred to San Antonio, Texas, where the army’s main role was to protect settlements and wagons of immigrants moving into the state. In 1854 he was assigned to Fort Bliss near El Paso, Texas, 600 miles from San Antonio, where the garrison was responsible for protecting ranchers, farmers and townfolks from marauding Indians. On one expedition, Longstreet’s column traveled for 16 days toward the Guadeloupe Mountains in ice storms with extremely frigid temperatures as they pursued the Mescalero Apaches. Longstreet soon assumed the command at Fort Bliss and held that post until the spring of 1858. Concerned with the education of their two children, Longstreet wrote the adjutant general’s office in Washington to request recruiting duty back East, citing his 16 years of service on the frontier. Instead, leaving the two children in a boys’ preparatory school in Yonkers, N.Y., Longstreet reported for duty at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., where he served as paymaster for a year and was then transferred to his father-in-law’s department in

Albuquerque, N.M., where he arrived in 1859. South Carolina seceded in December 1860, following the election of Abraham Lincoln. They were soon followed by six other states. Longstreet had a very difficult decision to make. He did not embrace secession but he remembered his Uncle Gus and his passion for state’s rights and decided his allegiance belonged to the South. On April 12-14, 1861, the firing on and surrender of Fort Sumter signaled the beginning of the Civil War. Knowing that he was the senior officer in the Army appointed by the state of Alabama to West Point and because his mother still lived there, he wrote his friend, Alabama U.S. Rep. Curry, and Gov. Andrew Moore and offered his services. He was made a lieutenant colonel in the Confederate Army and reported for duty in Richmond on June 21, 1861. In a meeting with Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Longstreet learned he was appointed a brigadier general. Within days he was ordered to report to General P.G.T. Beauregard at Manassas Junction. Longstreet was assigned the command of three Virginia regiments and set about training them. Three times each day he coached his troops in the intricacies of regimental and brigade maneuvers. By the Battle of First Manassas (July 21, 1861) he and his regiments were sufficiently trained to acquit themselves well as they defended Blackburn’s Ford in a prelude to the battle. Thus began his service in the Civil War, service that would earn him the title “My Old War Horse” bestowed by General of the Armies, Robert E. Lee. Author’s Note. Next month’s article will continue Longstreet’s story including his “Worst Day of the War” in Knoxville in November 1863.

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How fast is fast enough? We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know, at this play selection and snap the point, how fast is Tennessee football. Move it, move it! fast. The threat of a quick start limits defensive substitutions and adds risk to simple adjustments. It allows the team with the football Marvin to dictate pace. This is our West game, this is how we do it. Ready or not, here we come. Months of extra effort invested in strength and Based on what Butch conditioning will supposJones did at previous stops, edly give the orange (aswe think he will want his suming no major changes in Volunteers to really hurry uniforms) team an edge on on offense. No huddle. No opponents who do not take standing around. Quick it seriously. If the Vols play fast glance at the defensive alignment, check the card enough, defenders will tricks on the sideline for eventually feel the pain.

They might even get tired and make a mistake. Fatigue is a terrible affliction. Tennessee will not get tired. That has already been decided. Tennessee might cash in. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see. So, how fast is Tennessee fast? Former Volunteer allAmerican Bob Johnson, hall of fame center, distinguished NFL alum, prominent Cincinnati businessman, has considerable insight into Tennessee possibilities. He has seen several years of previews. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My impression of Butch Jones is that his aggressive offense and defense match

The voice of reason When they heard this, they were enraged and wanted to kill them. But a Pharisee in the council named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, respected by all the people, stood up and ordered the men to be put outside for a short time. Then he said to them, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fellow Israelites, consider carefully what you propose to do to these menâ&#x20AC;Ś. I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone; because if this plan or this undertaking is of human origin, it will fail; but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in that case you may even be found fighting against God!â&#x20AC;? (Acts 5: 33-35, 38-39 NRSV)

Gamaliel is a Hebrew name which means â&#x20AC;&#x153;reward of Godâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;God is my reward.â&#x20AC;? Gamaliel shows up only twice in the New Testament: here, where he stands up for Peter and the other apostles, using his power of reasoning, and invoking the law of unintended consequences to calm the murderous mob. Later in Acts 22: 3, he is referred to again, when Paul names him as his early teacher, saying he was

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that counted: parents who loved him and taught him â&#x20AC;&#x153;brought up in this city at the difference between right the feet of Gamaliel.â&#x20AC;? and wrong, enough work to That is not a bad track re- teach him the value of accord: Gamaliel saved Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s complishment, friends who life, and is credited with respected and encouraged teaching Paul all that he him, and one woman who knew of the Torah. loved him thoroughly and We need men like Gama- steadfastly (and still does to liel. this day). He reminds me a little of He was a quiet-spoken, my father. easygoing and reasonable Daddy grew up poor, personality, but it was said like most every child did on by those who worked with farms in rural Knox County him in business or comin the 1920s and 30s. He munity projects that when was rich in all the things Ernest Whited rocked back

his personality,â&#x20AC;? said Johnson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really like him. All the serious Bearcat fans really liked him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From what I remember, the Bearcats ran a very high percentage of no-huddle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; mostly shotgun â&#x20AC;&#x201C; most plays started with play-action fakes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he really wants to spread the field â&#x20AC;&#x201C; create chances for one on one for ball carriers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the pace was a big portion of University of Cincinnatiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success. I think they out-conditioned some of their opponents.â&#x20AC;? Johnson recognizes pluses and minuses but, overall, he likes no-huddle offenses,

on his heels you could be assured that his mind was made up and that was that. At that point, it would be easier to move the Rock of Gibraltar than to change his convictions about the question at hand. Gamaliel was such a man. Gamaliel knew what was right. He recognized wrong about to happen. He also recognized foolishness when he saw it. And he was willing to stand up and be counted. That takes courage. He was able to say to an angry mob, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Think about what you are doing. Be reasonable, friends. What if you are wrong in your estimation of these men? Sure, they may be wrong. But what if they are not? What if they really are sent from God to tell you what you need to know? What if their words are the most important words you will ever hear? What then?â&#x20AC;? Gamaliel was well and truly named. He was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;reward of God,â&#x20AC;? a hero given to the children of Israel at a crucial moment.

react instinctively. Defenses can be driven into assignment errors.â&#x20AC;? Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the punch line: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we Vol fans will be very happy with Butch in the next few years.â&#x20AC;? I think Bob is correct. Butch got off to a fast start. Tennessee fans were quick to forget about Jon Gruden and other pipe dreams. For most of us, recruiting hustle reduced the restoration job from awful to just difficult. The show is underway and still picking up speed. Sometime soon weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find out how fast is Tennessee fast â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and whether it makes a difference and does it produce immediate results. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.

HEALTH NOTES â&#x2013; A six-week grief support group will meet 2 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 28, at the Corryton Senior Center. Info: Sarah Wimmer, bereavement support at Amedisys Hospice, 689-7123. â&#x2013; PK Hope Is Alive Parkinson Support Group of East TN will meet 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, in the Family Life Center at Kern UMC, 451 East Tenn. Ave., Oak Ridge. Program: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new with DBS?â&#x20AC;? presented by Dr. Peter Hedera, neurologist from Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. Ken Stone from Medtronic will provide a light lunch. Info: Karen Sampsell, 482-4867; e-mail pk_hopeisalive@bellsouth.net; or www.pkhopeisalive.org. â&#x2013; Amedisys Hospice offers free adult grief support groups at the following times and places: Newly bereaved support group meets 1:30 p.m. every third Monday at Panera Bread in Fountain City. On-going grief support group meets 6 p.m. every fourth Tuesday at Amedisys offices, 1420 Dutch Valley Road. Info: Sarah Wimmer, 689-7123. â&#x2013; UT Hospice Adult Grief Support Group meets 5-6:30 p.m. each first and third Tuesday in the UT Hospice office at 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info or reservation: Brenda Fletcher, 544-6279. â&#x2013; UT Hospice, serving patients and families in Knox and 15 surrounding counties, conducts ongoing orientation sessions for adults (18 and older) interested in becoming volunteers with the program. No medical experience is required. Training is provided. Info: Penny Sparks, 544-6279.

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going all the way back to when Sam Wyche coached the Cincinnati Bengals. Yes, Sam is olâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Vol Bubba Wycheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big brother. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all in the family. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sam, who is a great friend of mine, was a real proponent of no-huddle. He would say that the disadvantage was that offenses had to be simplified. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even with the large sideline signs that Butch Jones uses, formations and even play design are limited. Even with limitations, hurry-up puts pressure on the defense. There are chances for errors by the defense if they try to make changes between no-huddle plays. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In addition, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entertaining. Things happen quickly. Athletes have to

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Family faith grows through sorrow By Ashley Baker Dawn McGuire was pregnant with her third baby when her life changed forever. After having two healthy baby boys, Dawn and Kevin McGuire were overjoyed to ďŹ nd out she was expecting a girl. Dawn recalled her most frequent prayer request during this time: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most people would probably ask for a healthy baby and a smooth delivery,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I asked people to pray that Jena would come to know Jesus at a young age and that I would be able to share Jesus with the doctors and nurses.â&#x20AC;? McGuire would ďŹ nd both prayers answered in the following months. The nursery came together in the weeks prior to the birth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I loved it!â&#x20AC;? Dawn said â&#x20AC;&#x153;I spent hours picking out which color of pink to use in her nursery.â&#x20AC;? Kevin said the room was like â&#x20AC;&#x153;a little piece of heaven.â&#x20AC;? What the McGuires didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know was that their baby girl would never get to sleep in her beautiful nursery. On Sept. 19, 2001, Dawn McGuire gave birth to her daughter, Jena Grace, who was born with a rare congenital heart defect. Baby Jena had her ďŹ rst major heart surgery at ďŹ ve weeks, followed by two other major surgeries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a young mom, you

Jena Grace lived only five months but still managed to fill her family with joy.

The McGuire family: (front) Charlie, 8; Keegan, 16; (back) Hope, 8; Jack, 15, and Owen, 10 Photos submitted

donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get a lot of time to be with Jesus,â&#x20AC;? Dawn said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Here in the hospital, I had eight hours a day to pray. Pastors and friends came and prayed with me. It was a horrible time, but a very rich time, too.â&#x20AC;? As a few months passed, the family found it was living on an emotional rollercoaster. Instead of falling

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into despair, Dawn began to keep a journal of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faithfulness even in the midst of great trial. Dawn documented both her positive and negative experiences, labeling them â&#x20AC;&#x153;Joyâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pain.â&#x20AC;? Under â&#x20AC;&#x153;pain,â&#x20AC;? for example, she would write notes about missing her two sons at home and about how horrible it was to see

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baby Jena in pain. But just as quickly as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;painâ&#x20AC;? column ďŹ lled up, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;joyâ&#x20AC;? column would, too, said Dawn. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can experience joy in the middle of sorrow,â&#x20AC;? Dawn said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really did. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been in the valley that was really deep, so my mountain tops were higher. When you are like that, Jesus is your every breath.â&#x20AC;?

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But the painful experiences continued to increase. Jenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body began to fail before she was ďŹ ve months old. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One night, they let us hold her. The nurses could tell that the end was coming. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She died in my arms that night,â&#x20AC;? Dawn said, with tears. On Feb. 18, 2002, she took her last breath. As she held her baby girl, Dawn said she experienced a peace that can only come from God. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fathom it,â&#x20AC;? she said. As Dawn and Kevin left the hospital, she realized that God had answered both of her prayers. Jena had gone to see Jesus at a young age, and Dawn had had the privilege of sharing her faith in the hospital for ďŹ ve months. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A ministry did come out of that,â&#x20AC;? Dawn said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So many were touched by her story, and any time I had a chance to talk about how God is faithful, I did.â&#x20AC;? The â&#x20AC;&#x153;joyâ&#x20AC;? column continued to grow. At Jena Graceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

funeral, Dawnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father made a commitment to follow Christ. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It sky-rocketed me in my faith,â&#x20AC;? Dawn said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;God didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t promise me that I would see her walk, but He did promise He would never leave me nor forsake me, and He never did.â&#x20AC;? Dawn hopes people will see that God is faithful even in times of great trial. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love Jesus. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe what heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done for me,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Bible came to life during my journey, and I believed every word of it. My Jesus can heal hearts!â&#x20AC;? Dawnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end with loss. Three years to the day of Jenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death, Dawn delivered twins, one of whom was a girl she named Hope. Though Jenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death will forever mark the McGuire family, their story is a living testimony of the faithfulness of God in times of trial. It is a reminder, said Dawn, that God can turn a great trial into a blessing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even a double blessing.

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SPORTS NOTES â&#x2013; Powell girls softball fall signups for 8U-14U will be held 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Bojangles in Powell, located at West Emory Road at Brickyard Road. Entire teams are welcome, Rec. or open. Info: powellgsoftball@aol.com. â&#x2013; West High baseball camp for grades 6-8 will be held

4:30-6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 12-13. Cost is $40. Info: 766-7818 or buzz. mcnish@knoxschools.org. â&#x2013; West High baseball camp for ages 5-12 years old will be held 4:30-6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 19-20. Cost is $40. Info: 766-7818 or buzz. mcnish@knoxschools.org.

Parkwest to host blood drive Parkwest Medical Center, 9352 Park West Blvd, will host a blood drive for Medic Regional Blood Center 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, in the back of the Boulevard Bistro hospital cafeteria. All donors will receive a coupon for a free Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich. Valet parking is available at the front entrance to the hospital.

Fifth grader Keegan Curtis and his mom, Brenda, plan to meet his teacher at Northshore Elementary. Keeganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advice for incoming kindergartners: â&#x20AC;&#x153;do your homework.â&#x20AC;?

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ETTAC will accept used, working computers The East Tennessee Technology Access Center needs used XP Windows computers or newer and iPads or tablets. All equipment must be in good working condition. Hard drives will be completely erased before reuse. All donations of equipment are tax deductible. ETTAC is a regional nonprofit agency that helps people with disabilities. The staff adapts computers with specialized software and hardware that are then given or loaned to its clients to enable them to pursue their educational or employment goals. Computers can be dropped off at ETTACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regional office, 116 Childress Street, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Info: 219-0130 or www.ettac.org.

Fifth grade safety patrol members Lucas Arnold, Will Nelms, Owen Evon and Hunter Merrick help with crowd control before leading the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance with the rest of the safety patrol. When asked what advice he had for incoming kindergartners, Owen said he canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember that far back.

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Sarah Starkey sits on the floor with twin daughters Sophie and Maddie during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Brothers Konner and Kristopher Chan wait anxiously with books and toy phones before Northshore Elementary Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ribbon-cutting last week. Their mom, PTA member Kristina Chan, said she is excited for them to attend the new school because â&#x20AC;&#x153;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good opportunity to grow and let children experience change in a positive way.â&#x20AC;? Photos by S. Barrett

First-grade teacher Sarah Taylor meets two of her students, best friends Ava Shafe and Phoebe Denton, who met in kindergarten last year.

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By yS Sandra andrra Clark an Dr. Jim McIntyre says he’s as enthusiastic and excited about the new school year as “any in my career.” Knox County Schools has made gains on test scores every year since McIntyre arrived as superintendent in 2008. He headed each page in a recent report with “Predominantly very good news.” I know because I kept flipping pages to find the “Predominantly less than stellar news” page. Not there. The state’s recently released TCAP and end-of-course data showed Knox County Schools: ■ Met 9 of 11 achievement targets ■ Increased 2.3 percent in 3rd grade reading/language arts proficiency (from 51.2 to 53.5 percent) ■ Gained in proficiency in 9 of 11 key achievement measures including math, science and social studies ■ Gained in 6 of 7 high school end-of-course exams including English III for the first time ■ Increased in proficiency in 25 of 31 reported subject and grade combinations. ■ Posted strong gains in Algebra I and Algebra II exams The list goes on. But McIntyre says it’s really not about test scores. Students: “It’s about doing a better job for kids. ... We want hard work and great instruction in every classroom.” He predicts a future where rote jobs are handled by machines or sent off-shore. Workers of tomorrow must excel at problem-solving and teamwork. Principals: “Being a public school principal in 2013 is an incredibly complex job,” he says. “Hiring and placing principals is the most important job I have.” McIntyre said efforts are made to engage teachers and the community when a principal’s job becomes open, but this year 25 principals were moved over the summer. “Even the Methodists give (transferred preachers) a little reception,” joked Betsy Pickle, who sat in on our interview. We advocated for a chance to say good-bye at least. “It matters deeply who the principal is,” said McIntyre, denying that his choices were in any way arbitrary or capricious. “Sometimes a retirement triggers change,” he said, citing elementary supervisor Susan Turner’s retirement, which led to Adam Parker’s promotion and Cindy Bosse’s assignment to replace Parker at A.L. Lotts Elementary. Bosse, an outstanding leader at Sterchi Elementa-

Carter Elementary School invited the whole community to cut the ribbon to open the new school on Aug. 9. Pictured are (front) Ravyn Housley (in white glasses), Emma Baker, Tyra Eastridge and Cade Ramsey; (back) Mayor Tim Burchett, school board member Mike McMillan, Superintendent Jim McIntyre, and board chair Karen Carson. Photo by Ruth White

Northshore Elementary School opened for business with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 8. Pictured are Mayor Tim Burchett, school board vice chair Lynne Fugate, Superintendent Jim McIntyre, and board chair Karen Carson. Photo by Sara Barrett

ry, was replaced by Christine Boring, who holds a master’s degree in educational technology. Sterchi is one of 11 schools that will implement 1:1 technology this year as a winner of the system’s technology challenge. Teachers: The goal of evaluations is to help teachers get better, McIntyre said, predicting excitement for the Common Core standards, which will be fully implemented this year. The Common Core has fewer requirements, enabling teachers to go more deeply into each subject. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Alves said subjects such as art will include more reading and lan-

guage arts, seeing “literary strands infused in those disciplines, especially in grades 6-12.” McIntyre said teachers who are ineffective are given an opportunity to improve. “Some can’t or won’t improve,” and those he recommended for termination by the school board. Four teachers were recommended for termination in August. There’s no count on the number who resigned or retired rather than face termination. In response to a question from Jake Mabe, McIntyre said there’s no way to generalize about older versus younger teachers’ acceptance of

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technology. “It just depends on the person.” Change: Three years ago, teachers received tenure after three years and then were evaluated once every five years thereafter. Now teachers are evaluated by principals and peer teachers four to six times per year. “We’re now having ongoing conversations with teachers. We had 10,000 of those conversations last year. You have to get better (with that level of observation).” McIntyre said he’s no miracle maker. “That’s the teachers in every classroom across the district. They are the miracle makers.”

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Cedar Bluff Middle School orchestra teacher Abigail Buczynski discusses music with the intermediate group at Summer String Academy. Buczynski and Hardin Valley Academy orchestra director Peggy Jones are the directors of the program.

Rayna Granvold and Gus Rightmyer played bass during last week’s Summer String Academy held at Peace Lutheran Church just off Cedar Bluff Road. Photos by S. Barrett

Cedar Bluff Middle School student Kelsie Edie prepares to rock out on the viola during a performance of “Red Pepper” based on traditional Zydeco melodies. This is Kelsie’s second year at the academy. Participants practice for a week before performing for friends and family on Friday.

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Lunch with the newbies Shannon Chancey, Kylie Sevy and Sarah Stooksbury sat together at this year’s new teacher celebration lunch held at Central High School. Chancey will teach ESL at Cedar Bluff Elementary, Sevy will teach 3rd grade at West Hills Elementary, and Stooksbury will teach 8th grade science at Karns Middle School. Those in attendance enjoyed barbecue from Buddy’s. Photo by S. Barrett Pictured at a recent meet in Georgia are ACAC members Chandler Ott, Margaret Stansberry, Luke Johnson, Sam Schechter; (back) Kent Eldreth, Loki Hondorf, and Jack O’Connor. Photo submitted

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Swimmers unite By Sara Barrett For kids who miss competing in sports during the offseason, the Atomic City Aquatics Club may be a good option. The nonprofit’s members compete throughout the year, and swimmers can be of any skill level. Members compete at events held all over the Southeast, including this year’s Long Course Southern Zone Senior Eastern Sectional Championships in Athens, Ga. ACAC representative Chip Fischer said the swimmers marched through the event “like Sherman through Georgia.” Some of the most talented swimmers in the Southeast competed at the meet, and Fischer said it had to be “one of the greatest meets an ACAC senior group has ever had.” A whopping 24 of ACAC’s 36 swim times ranked the best during the event. Fischer said the team’s head coach, Michael Bowman, was pretty fired up after the meet.

“This meet brought together some of the largest and most talented teams in the nation,” said Bowman. “For a team of our size to be represented by 7 swimmers at this advanced level is an impressive feat and a testament to this group of swimmers.” “This performance will inspire our entire team, and coaches, to maintain a culture that builds champions. We expect big things in the years to come,” he said. In addition to dedication and hard work, the team’s coaches – who are all members of the American Swimming Coaches Association – also make a point to teach their swimmers to have fun in the process. ACAC will register new members for the 2013-2014 swim season beginning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Oak Ridge Civic Center. Veteran swimmers can sign up 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, also the ORCC. Info: www.swim4acac.com.

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Atomic City Aquatic Club members Tanner and Alton Alexander are pictured at the KCEOC Summer Splash in Barbourville, Ky. Tanner placed first in the 8 and under category, and Alton won in the 11-12 boys category.

When families are packing the school aisles at Walmart and buying new clothes to prepare for the upcoming school year, members of Freedom House Church on Lovell Road are gearing up for a clothing giveaway to help anyone in the community who might need it. The Grateful Heart Ministry, directed by Karen Hare, was started about four years ago to help families who might not be able to afford brand new items from a store. Gently used clothing of every size is available in addition to some school supplies and household items. The ministry hosts the giveaway 2-3 times per year, and donations are gladly accepted throughout the year. Church volunteer Judy Cleaver said the ministry hosts a rummage sale in

Freedom House Church volunteer Ruth Ann Webb shows a next-to-new jacket available for a child in need. Photo by S. Barrett

July to raise money for items such as socks and underwear that really should be purchased from the store. So, if something is donated to the church that isn’t given away to a family in need, it is recycled through the rummage sale and sold to raise money.

Freedom House has also partnered with Ball Camp Elementary School to help its students and families any time of the year with whatever they may need, including food. For more information on how to help or how to receive assistance, call 966-0455.

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Clayton bank ranked third in nation Clayton Bank, owned by the JimClayton Bank, owned by the Jim Clayton family, was ranked the third highest performing bank in the nation by Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) – the leading national bank advocacy group. The list for 2012 was published in ICBA Independent Banker magazine’s June 2013 issue and is available online. As part of the annual performance rankings, ICBA

Independent Banker magazine utilized FDIC performance data to identify the top 20 community banks in six size categories. Clayton Bank was ranked third in the $500 million to $1 billion Return on Average Assets (ROAA) category. “Community banks at the top of the ranking show a dedication to the basics by maintaining effective underwriting and servicing standards. By being involved in the community, responding to client needs

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Positive trends continue By Sherry Witt Continuing the upward trend of 2013, local real estate markets enjoyed another healthy month in July with 1,010 property transfers recorded in Knox County. While that was Witt slightly off from June’s output, it outperformed last July by 167 transactions. In aggregate value, July posted a robust $248 million – over $50 million more than the total value of land transferred in June. By comparison, about $186 million worth of land was sold in Knox County during July of last year. Mortgage lending markets had a good month as well. During July, around $349 million was loaned against real estate in Knox

and developing superior energetic banking officers who are eager to assist families and businesses in achieving financial goals, the top rated banks produce consistent results,” according to the article. Clayton said, “This national award independently confirms the board’s recent decisions to promote Travis Edmondson (CEO), Kevin Kimzey (president) and Jake Kraemer (chief risk officer) to lead this truly amazing team.”

BIZ BLURBS ■ Suzanne Miller is director of patient care services at Parkwest Medical Center. She will continue to work with the senior leadership team and staff to promote high quality patient care throughout the organization. Miller has more than 27 years of nursing experience, with 15-plus of those at Parkwest. She holds an MBA from Lincoln Memorial University and a nursing degree from Sinclair College.

County, compared to about $316 million in July of 2012. So far in 2013, approximately $2.33 billion has been loaned in Knox County in mortgages and reﬁnances. That ﬁgure is running about $30 million ahead of the pace from 2012. The largest land transfer of the month was for a commercial complex adjacent to the Tennova North property on Emory Road at I-75. The transaction came in at just under $40 million. Another notable sale was the transfer of a portion of the Walmart plaza off Norris Freeway. The parcel lo- ■ Bronce Rodgers is vice president cated in the rear of the comof loss plex sold for $5.95 million. mitigation On a personal note, you for ORNL may be familiar with our Fedlong time Register of Deeds eral Credit employee Billy Bright, who Union. He has been recovering from rejoined the cent shoulder surgery. Billy company is doing great, and he really in 2012, appreciates all the concern and previand well wishes. We are very ously worked for First Tenblessed to have him back. nessee Bank as bankruptcy

Rotary’s Paul Harris Award is given to honor those who have made a significant financial contribution to the humanitarian and educational programs of the organization. Recent recipients at West Knox Rotary are, from left, Gary West, Karl Kemmer, Phil Parkey, Cab Finch and Constantine Christodoulou, with Gary Ricciardi, who made the presentations. Photo by Charles Garvey

Technology Access Center aids those with disabilities The East Tennessee Technology Access Center (ETTAC) was started in 1998 by parents, adults with disabilities, service providers and business people who believed technology could help people with disabilities reach their goals. The organization provides assistive technology for people with disabilities. Speaking to West Knox Rotary last week, Dr. Lois Symington, the center’s director, said the organization worked with more than 3,000 people last year, adding that more than 20 percent of the population has learning disabilities, 70 percent of those with learning disabilities are unemployed and most never ﬁnish high school. Among the many offerings of ETTAC are the literacy services, which include

device and software demonstrations, i nd i v idu a l training and assistance, loan of equipment and software, par ticipation in the Symington E T T A C reading lab, education and motion classes and Next Chapter book clubs. ETTAC also provides services to business owners. Dr. Symington described one such person who has a learning disability that affects his ability to read and write things such as invoices and receipts. With ETTAC’s help, he has learned to use software that enables him to read and write, and as a result he is currently

manager. In his new role, Rodgers will provide leadership to the collections and fraud departments and have responsibility for the credit union’s insurance coverage. ■ Gayle Lodato is the new senior director of Fortwood Services at the Helen Ross

McNabb Center. A licensed clinical social worker, Lodato was the clinician

expanding his business. ETTAC also provides services to seniors and to children. Dr. Symington asked Rotarians to consider volunteering for ETTAC or supporting its work ﬁnancially. She pointed out that $100 will cover workshop costs for seniors, teachers, parents and people with disabilities. In addition, $25 will adapt one toy to be given to a child with a disability at the annual Toy Tech Holiday Party. ETTAC will hold a fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 4, for their HeartSong Center for Accessible Music and Art, which helps children with disabilities. Tickets for this event, “A Night in Old Havana: Celebrating Creativity and Capability,” are available by calling 219-0130.

and services coordinator at the Children & Youth Center in Knoxville from 200205. Most recently, she was employed by UT College of Social Work as the director of international initiatives.

NEWS FROM KNOXVILLE CHRISTIAN ARTS MINISTRIES

Calling all singers, actors, instrumentalists, dancers and hand bell ringers… Dr. Jill Lagerberg conducts the Knoxville Christian Arts Ministry orchestra and choir in a May performance at the Knox County Jail’s Exodus Pad.

Actors Caleb Leach and Coke Morgan take to the stage as part of the KnoxCAM prison ministry.

“Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.” – Matthew, Chapter 25 By Anne Hart “Last call” has gone out for singers, instrumentalists, actors, dancers and hand bell ringers who would like to be a part of the Knoxville Christian Arts Ministry (KnoxCAM). Auditions for the 20132014 season will cease at the end of August. Performers must have one more skill, in addition to their musical or drama talents, KnoxCAM director Dr. Jill Lagerberg points out. “We are looking for people who want to use their gifts in a Christian ministry to proclaim the gospel in a way that draws attention to the Glory of God and not to ourselves.”

That’s an important distinction. The audiences for this organization are not the usual. Performers will be visiting jails, prisons and homeless shelters, and also playing for elderly people and for others who have been abused or are ill. Those auditioning should be prepared. This is not always an easy calling for some performers. But for others, it is just plain joyous. In less than ﬁve years, the very special ministry of KnoxCAM, which operates under the aegis of Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church, has expanded to include 80 members from 30 different congregations representing

Dancer Leah Girbert was one of the performers at the Knox County Jail. some of the 11 denominations in smaller ensembles the Knoxville area. performed many more times. Members range in age from 16 to 83 Dr. Lagerberg and there are several says the generous family groups support of Dr. Bill Burkhart, percussionist, performs at the May involved. Cedar Springs concert. Photos by Pete Garza Presbyterian The audiences are Church has made always grateful, Dr. it possible for Lagerberg says. One the group to perform at no thank-you letter an inmate those it serves. “The prison charge throughout East sent after a KnoxCAM chaplains and other folks Tennessee. performance at a prison associated with the prisons stated, “You are the only Auditions are by are asking if we can’t go into visitors a lot of these guys appointment only. Those more of them and maybe ever get…we felt loved and interested are asked to call even form smaller individual respected, not hated and Dr. Lagerberg at 291-5218. groups that will go into despised.” For additional information cellblocks,” Dr. Lagerberg on the ministry, go to That same letter ended says.” www.KnoxCAM.org. with a cheery note to the That will require performers: “May God bless considerably more people. your socks off.” Dr. Lagerberg says while The ministry is expanding the entire group performed as a result of requests from nine concerts last year,

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Peninsula Hospital executive discusses impact of community-based mental healthcare on Knoxville area In November 2011, Peninsula, a division of Parkwest, learned that the organization would soon face an unprecedented challenge: Lakeshore, a state-funded mental health institute, would be closing its doors for good, and the majority of patients would funnel into Peninsula Hospital. The closing was a strategic move by the state Department of Mental Health to follow the national trend in moving toward communitybased care and away from state-funded care. “Commissioner (Doug) Varney announced that Lakeshore would reduce admissions starting in January of 2012, and then by the end of June, the facility would completely close,” recalls Peninsula Vice President Liz Clary. “We had to find a way to accommodate the influx in hospital admissions so that we could care for the mental health patients who need us most.” The state official’s announcement was met with reserve by members of the community who feared their loved ones would not be able to get the treatment they needed, but also a guarded view was held by the hospital being asked to take on the lion’s share of Lakeshore patients. “It was challenging to not only have more patients, but, on average, patients with a higher acuity level,” Clary says. “It meant that capital investments were needed, and some changes in staffing and the way we did things. However, I am proud to say with support from Covenant Health and the efforts of our employees, Peninsula Hospital has risen to the occasion.” By “higher acuity level,” Clary means patients who have some of the most serious and complex mental diagnoses. Despite this, Peninsula not only has risen to the occasion, but has continued to excel in caring for some of the area’s most dire patients throughout the transition. With a multi-professional team comprised of experienced people from across the continuum of mental healthcare, a plan was laid out which identified the challenges, predicted the potential problems and got the job done. “We learned that creating a smooth admission process was paramount, and we’ve made great strides,” Clary explains. “We have also been able to improve service by decreasing the amount of time it takes to process a patient from a hospital emergency department to ar-

In a serene setting along the Tennessee River, Peninsula Hospital provides psychiatric care to thousands of patients annually, including many with serious and complex mental diagnoses. rival at Peninsula Hospital by about a third,” Clary said. “We offer high quality care in a safe, therapeutic environment,” Clary says. “So do other places. Our goal then becomes improving customer service without sacriﬁcing quality.” On average, Peninsula Hospital serves about a dozen more inpatients per day since Lakeshore closed. Even with the additional volume, Peninsula has been able to increase its customer satisfaction score and maintain or improve its performance in safety quality measures. “Many of the changes which resulted in taking the patients from Lakeshore translated to better service for our patients,” she continues. “For example, an internal process to enroll patients into CoverRX has been developed.” CoverRx is the state-funded program for prescription coverage. Within the ﬁrst year, 1,000 patients had been assessed for potential enrollment at Peninsula. As Clary looks back at the past year, she points to increased collaborative efforts within the community such as the regular meetings with a community providers group including representatives from local law enforcement, hospital emergency departments, mobile crisis and a state mental health facility. The group

works on the continuum of services for behavioral health patients in the area. “Peninsula participates in the Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) for officers from the surrounding areas’ police and sheriff’s offices,” she says. “It’s a simple thing, but it facilitates understanding about mental illness, and when that happens, patients benefit.” “It takes a huge village to care for these patients,” she says. “We’ve built bridges, paved paths and strengthened some relationships to do that.” “When Commissioner Varney said he wanted to partner with us for community-based care of mental health patients, it was just as much about making things better for the patient as it was a cost-saving measure for the state,” says Clary. Clary sees it as a true partnership with the state and anticipates even more positive changes in the future. “Because of the state’s involvement, Peninsula is able to provide things like transportation and medication in ways that weren’t options before,” she says. Clary also points to the increased rate of outpatients who are keeping their first appointments, and a lower number of readmissions.

Liz Clary “I really celebrate that these patients are receiving better care,” she proclaims. “They deserve it.” Once you get past her talk of bricks-andmortar improvements, the supplemental staffing and the processes of running an efficient hospital, you find that while Clary is proud of the accomplishments of the past year, she is most passionate about something else. It’s the rare commodity that Peninsula offers to East Tennessee patients and their families, and which must be preserved regardless of how delivery care modules change. “It’s hope,” she says with a smile. “Simply hope.” In additional to the 155-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital in Blount County, Peninsula also has outpatient facilities in Knox, Blount, Loudon and Sevier counties. You can find out more about Peninsula by visiting www.peninsualbehavioralhealth.org.

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Medic Blood Drive at Parkwest Aug. 16 Parkwest Medical Center will host a blood drive for Medic Regional Blood Center on Friday, Aug. 16, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. in the back of the Boulevard Bistro hospital cafeteria. This blood drive is open to the public and all donors will receive a coupon for a free Chick-ﬁl-A chicken sandwich for participating. As always, convenient valet parking is available to all guests at the front entrance to the hospital (9352 Park West Blvd.). Give the gift of life this summer; donate blood at Parkwest!

Mental illness is the leading cause of disability in the United States. Something as seemingly simple as an empty nest at home or adjusting to the demands of a new job can trigger depression or anxiety, deeply affecting us and keeping us from living productive lives. One in four American adults suffers from a diagnosable mental illness, but nearly two-thirds of them will choose not to seek treatment. Despite decades of education and increased awareness, the stigma remains. While awareness has increased, Peninsula Vice President Liz Clary says our society is still struggling with acceptance of the mentally ill. “It’s unfortunate when someone in your family is diagnosed with cancer, but you can talk through that with family and friends,” Clary says. “You can’t always do that with mental illness. It’s very sad, but many people still see it as a weakness and try to hide it.” It’s not just sad for those who are suffering. Clary says it’s sad for

the community as a whole, because getting treatment for mental illness means putting more people to work, keeping people off the streets and creating a more productive society.

The good news is that 80 percent of the people who seek treatment for mental illness do improve. Clary says there have also been tremendous advances in medications with fewer side effects. “Sometimes our staff members will tell patients, ‘I will hold hope for you until you can do it for yourself,’ ” says Clary. “I’ve always been touched by that statement, because we do hold hope for those who can’t. It’s so, so

important when someone is in crisis to make sure they know there is hope, and things will be better.” Clary says self-awareness is a good ﬁrst step to ﬁnding and treating mental illness. If you feel like you’ve just not been yourself for a while – if you’ve been held back by sadness or anxiety for more than a few weeks and just can’t seem to shake it – or if you realize you’ve started isolating yourself – it’s a good idea to see your doctor. Treatment at Peninsula begins with a thorough assessment by both a psychiatrist and a general physician for both physical and mental health. Removed from the stressors of their everyday environments, patients have a chance to decompress with the help of a therapist and regain control of their lives. Peninsula offers psychiatric help for adults, adolescents and children suffering from a wide variety of mental and mood disorders. To learn more, visit www. peninsulabehavioralhealth.org or call 865-970-9800.

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THROUGH THURSDAY, AUG. 15 Fair entry deadline The deadline for entry in competitive exhibits in the 94th annual Tennessee Valley Fair is Thursday, Aug. 15. More than 3,000 contests are offered at this year’s fair, which takes place Friday, Sept. 6, through Sunday, Sept. 15. To see what’s available, visit TNValleyFair.org and click “Contests” to browse the contest catalog. Categories include cakes, crafts, quilts, cows, photography, pageants, Lego builds and more. The catalog contains information on submission details and deadlines, which vary by category.

THROUGH FRIDAY, AUG. 30 Plant-a-Tree Program The Town of Farragut is accepting donations for its 2013 Plant-a-Tree Program through Friday, Aug. 30. Community members can remember or honor their loved ones by donating a fee between $200 and $250 that will be used to purchase a tree. Donors may choose from more than a dozen tree varieties and, with assistance from Town staff, choose a location in one of Farragut’s parks or along a Farragut greenway. A small marble commemorative plaque will be set in concrete at the base of the tree, and the Town will provide year-round, lifetime maintenance. To purchase a tree, visit www.townoffarragut.org, click “Online Payments,” and fill out the information form. Donors will be directed to www.paypal.com to make payment. More info and a printable application are available by clicking Departments, Parks and Leisure Services and then Plant-a-Tree Program. For further info, contact Jay Smelser, jay.smelser@townoffarragut.org or call 865-966-7057.

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ragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive, through Friday, Nov. 22. The exhibit features a variety of items related to the battle, which was fought Nov. 16, 1863, on the land surrounding the town hall, as well as an encampment scene on the vignette in the Doris Woods Owens Gallery. Featured items, many from personal collections of community members, include guns, newspapers and letters, and a stump containing a bullet from the battle. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission is free.

MONDAY, AUG. 12 Job Resources Group The Job Resources Group will meet from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 12, at Concord United Methodist Church, 11020 Roane Drive. The group provides assistance in preparing for interviews, revising resumes and finding employment.

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Works by Bill Cook, the Town of Farragut Arts Council’s featured artist for July and August, will be on display through Friday, Aug. 30, on the second floor of the rotunda in the Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Town Hall hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Cook, who lives in Knoxville, started carving wood as a child before discovering clay sculpture at the University of Tennessee. He began sculpting in marble in the late 1990s. For more info on the exhibit or to access a Featured Artist of the Month application, contact Lauren Cox, 865-966-7057 or lauren.cox@townoffarragut.org, or visit www.townoffarragut.org (Departments, Parks & Leisure Services, Arts & Culture).

THROUGH SATURDAY, AUG. 31 Business license renewal The deadline for renewing a Town of Farragut business privilege license is Saturday, Aug. 31. Businesses that currently hold a license can renew at no cost at www.townoffarragut.org (click Online Form Center). A printable form is also available on the site and may be mailed or brought to the Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive, Farragut, TN 37934. If a business does not renew its license by Aug. 31, the license will lapse, and a new license must be obtained at a cost of $15. The license is required for every person who conducts a business that operates from a physical site located within Town limits. The license applies to all commercial, office and home-based businesses. For info, call 865-966-7057.

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‘Back to School Bash’ Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett will hold his second annual “Back to School Bash” from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, at the Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Highway. Knox County students and their families will be able to get free school supplies and enjoy special activities and programs and free food. There also will be vendors offering school supplies. Approximately 4,000 people attended last year’s event, so the space and number of vendors is being increased this year.

TUESDAY, AUG. 13 Kathleen Williams, LCSW, will lead the session “Talking to Kids About Cancer” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Cancer Support Community East Tennessee, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Williams will discuss addressing the needs of children and the tools that can help them when cancer affects a family. Supportive supervised play can be provided with advance notice. RSVP to 865-546-4661.

TUESDAY & SATURDAY, AUG. 13 & 17 Farmers market The Dixie Lee Farmers Market is open 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the Pinnacle at Turkey Creek (across from the theater). It is open 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 17, at Renaissance | Farragut.

TUESDAYS, AUG. 13-27 Pilates class at Town Hall A three-week Pilates class will be offered 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning Aug. 13, at the Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Registration and payment deadline is Thursday, Aug. 8. Pilates is a mind-body exercise that works the whole body. The focus is on correct use of core muscles, spinal alignment and proper breathing. Pilates helps to reduce injury, recover from injury and promote muscular balance. This class has some yoga poses mixed in to enhance flexibility, strength and breathing. Simon Bradbury is the instructor. Cost is $30. Cash, check and credit-card payments are accepted at the Town Hall or over the phone, 865-966-7057.

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‘Discovering the Civil War’ “Discovering the Civil War,” a new exhibit timed to honor the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Campbell Station, is at the Farragut Folklife Museum in the Far-

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THURSDAY, AUG. 15 Free budget classes The Good Samaritan Center of Loudon County offers free budget classes on the third Thursday of each month at the center, 119 “A” St., Lenoir City. The classes are provided by CredAbility, a nonprofit credit counseling and education agency, and offer oneon-one help with the basics of personal finance. To register, call Paula Roach, 865-986-1777, ext. 12.

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Tuesdays beginning Aug. 13 at the Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. The registration and payment deadline is Thursday, Aug. 8. The class includes the basics and beyond in yoga – stretching, posture and gentle positions. Benefits of yoga include increased flexibility, improved body strength and sharpened mental focus. Participants should wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a mat, yoga straps, one blanket and blocks (if you have them). Betty Kalister is the instructor. Cost is $70. Cash, check and credit-card payments are accepted at the Town Hall or over the phone, 865-966-7057.

The 2013 YWCA Tribute to Women will take place Thursday, Aug. 15, beginning with a 5:30 p.m. honoree reception at First Tennessee Bank, 800 S. Gay St., followed by the awards ceremony at 7 p.m. at the Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay St. (General seating begins at 6:30 p.m.) The 2013 Lifetime Achievement Honoree is Joan Cronan, University of Tennessee women’s athletic director emeritus and current senior adviser to the chancellor. Finalists in the 29th annual Tribute to Women are Chrystal D. Armstrong, Esther Roberts Bell, Dr. Martha Buchanan, Krissy DeAlejandro, Dawn Ford, Rachel Ford, Janice Greer, Beth Hamil, Cindy Hassil, Bonnie Hufford, Ladies of Charity, Rosa Mar, M. Jill McMaster, Denetria Danielle Moore, Barbara Nicodemus, Wendy Pitts Reeves, Sarah Van Sickle McClain, Gina Tourassi, Kelly Tiller, Marilyn L. Wohl and Pam Wolf. The nominees are women or groups of women in East Tennessee who exemplify the YWCA’s common vision of peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people. Tickets are $75. They may be purchased at 865523-6126; by mailing a check to YWCA Knoxville, 420 W. Clinch Ave., Knoxville, TN 37902; or at www. ywcaknox.com. All proceeds benefit the programs of YWCA Knoxville.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, AUG. 15-18 Volunteers for Open The Farragut Business Alliance is looking for volunteers to help staff the Shop Farragut welcome booth at the News Sentinel Open Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 15-18, at Fox Den Country Club. Volunteers will be able to wear apparel and nametags representing their businesses and will be able to watch the tournament before and/or after their shifts. Shifts are 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 12-2 p.m., 2-4 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. daily except Sunday, when the last shift is 2-4 p.m. FBA also is looking for items to be given away in drawings. Donated items must be dropped off by Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. To sign up for a shift or arrange to donate an item, email info@farragutbusiness.com.

SATURDAY, AUG. 17 Pasta cook-off Family Promise of Knoxville will hold its annual Pasta Cook-off from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Sacred Heart Cathedral School, 711 Northshore Drive. Guests can sample pasta dishes while enjoying music by Y’uns, children’s activities and a dessert auction. Cost is $10 for adults, $30 per household and $5 for ages 6-12; age 5 and under admitted free. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling 865584-2822.

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Blues in the morning You’re sitting comfortably with a drink in your hand in a semi-dark room. Up on the stage, a guitar player wails the blues, backed by a tight band. You must be in a bar in Memphis, or maybe New Orleans.

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Carol’s Corner Nope. You’re at Sunday Morning Light worship service at Concord United Methodist Church in Farragut. The drink in your hand is a cup of coffee, the semidark room is the expansive new space built just for this particular service, and the guitarist who’s tearing your heart out is associate pastor Larry Trotter. If you tend to think of

preachers as a stuffy lot, going to hear this guy will destroy that concept once and for all. “The fact that I preach and play – especially the really full-on blues stuff,” Trotter says, “has broken down potential barriers that can accompany my identity as a pastor.” And he’s all for that. As modest and self-deprecating as his playing is ferocious, he’s 100 percent dedicated to carrying the Christian message in any way he can. He came to the ministry via a path best described as “colorful.” In the early ’70’s, instead of finishing his degree at UT, he started a rock and roll band and went on the road. Then and now, his list of guitar heroes is long, including giants such as Eric Clapton and Chuck Berry. “Like you could play guitar and not list him as an influence,” Trotter laughs. With the arrival of the disco era, he left the road for radio. He spent 15 years

at U102 (now Star 102.1,) much of it on-air, and seven years of it as program director. Along the way, he and cohort Lansden Hill started a little gathering you may have heard of. “We started Boomsday in 1988, expecting 25,000 to 30,000 people,” Trotter remembers. “We had seven food vendors and 12 portable toilets. 125,000 showed up.” He’s been married to his wife, Lynn, for almost 35 years. The couple became involved with Middlebrook Pike UMC in 1988 as a way of providing a church background for their young daughter Lauren. They were “just swallowed up with love and acceptance,” he says, and soon he began to notice that he was “more fulfilled with what I was doing at church than in the radio career I had pursued for years. I was experiencing deep interior conflict. “I began serving my first church, Dutch Valley United Methodist, in 1993

■ Marian Roman, an associate professor of nursing, is the recipient of the 2013 Award for Innovation from the American Psychiatric Nursing Association (APNA). Roman will receive her award at the APNA annual conference this October in San Antonio. The APNA Annual Awards recognize nurses who exemplify excellence across the spectrum of psychiatric-mental health nursing practice, education, leadership, research and innovation.

■ Mark Dean, co-inventor of the personal computer, will join the College of Engineering faculty Sept. 1 as the John Fisher Distinguished Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Dean arrives at UT from IBM, where he most recently served as chief technology officer for IBM Middle East and Africa, based in Dubai.

after three years of serious wrestling with God over what I was interpreting as a call to ministry.” But in order to get a master’s in divinity, he had to complete the bachelor’s degree he’d abandoned so many years before. He enrolled in night school, kept working full-time, and preached every Sunday. And by this time the Trotters had welcomed another daughter, Christie. Then it was on to Emory University in Atlanta for his master’s. Commuting back and forth made his alreadyhectic life even crazier. “Something had to give,” he remembers, “and the guitar was it.” He didn’t pick up the instrument again until after graduation. When he did, he “fell headlong into the blues” and started using his music to enhance his sermons. He’s served three United Methodist churches in 20 years of ministry and has been at Concord for the last 12. “I have the greatest job I could have ever imagined. I spend my time collaborating with wonderful people, both staff and members,

Pastor Larry Trotter greets a young Ecuadorean fan on a mission trip. Photo by Jane Currin est member of the family – grandson Ambrose who, Trotter readily admits, “owns me lock, stock and barrel.” Larry Trotter wails the So if you’d like some seriblues with the band Latiously epic blues/rock guitar tude 35 at the Tennessee along with an inspiring mesTheatre. Photo submitted sage, check out Sunday Morning Light at Concord United as we imagine, plan and Methodist, every Sunday at execute worship. I preach, 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. (There lead worship and direct the are also traditional worship music and media for our services running concurrenttwo contemporary worship ly in the main sanctuary.) For experiences.” more info, visit http://www. These days he’s playing a concordumc.com/, or call German-made Duesenberg 966-6728. guitar. And he’s spending Send story suggestions to news@ lots of time with the new- ShopperNewsNow.com

UT NOTES ■ Harry “Hap” McSween, a professor who is a leading expert on the composition of Mars and meteorites, will be awarded the Whipple Award from the American Geophysical Union. McSween will receive the award and present the Whipple Lecture at the union’s annual meeting in December in San Francisco. The Whipple Award honors an individual who has made outstanding contributions in the field of planetary science.

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Voyager 1998, troll motor, Hustler Mercedes diesel eng. Looks good, new battery, trailer, great cond. 17K mi. 24.6', 1 slide. good tires, 155K mi, $2800. 865-927-1453 $78,500. 865-376-7681. $2,350 obo. 865-774-3400 ***Web ID# 286341*** MONACO SIGNATURE SAILBOAT QUICKSTEP 45' 2005 Castle IV. 500 24, sails & trlr incl. HP Detroit diesel, Allison Antiques Classics 260 On Cherokee Lake. transm., 12k gen., Needs work. $2000. Roadmaster chassis, 1941 CHRYSLER 865-475-5555. 4 slides, king sleep no. NEW YORKER bed, residential refrig., COUPE $6000 SKI BOAT Winner W/D, DW, Aqua Hot. 1975 BUICK LeSABRE Escape, 17.5' I/O, Reduced $25,000 to CONVERTIBLE, low Chevy 3.8 Vortec $160,000. 865-376-2443; miles, orange with V6, 175 HP, 20 hrs 865-466-0506. white top $9000; on 2009 eng., trailer 1982 CHRYSLER 2 & spare, all equip., Reduced $10,000. 35' 2004 DR. IMPERIAL, low 7 life jackets, skis, Gulf Stream Endura miles. $6000. etc. $4500 obo. Exc. Super C, 18K mi, 1986 MERCURY cond., always garaged. always garaged, COLONY PARK Will consider a trade loaded, by owner, STATION WAGON, for equal value farm $39,995. 865-524-2001 89,000 mi, $4000. tractor. 865-556-4854 for more details ***Web ID# 284782*** YAMAHA 800, 2006, 120 hrs. since new, 1975 LeSabre only $2350. With Motorcycles 238 BUICK Conv., sell or trade. trailer! 865-257-3338 Rebuilt eng/trans. Yamaha Waverunner Honda Goldwing 2002 Needs some body Pearl Orange, new 550, 1993. Good fiberwork. 865-983-7186 tires/battery, hitch, glass & color. 0 hrs. on CB, records, $9500. recon. eng. Trlr good 865-919-2333 cond. Needs tail lights. Sport Utility 261 ***Web ID# 284699*** $1400. 865-691-3005 HONDA PILOT EXL, HONDA V65 1983, 14K 2011, sunroof, mi., Like New, just leather, 16K mi., serviced. Will trade. $22,500. 423-295-5393 $2500. 865-661-1865. Mazda 626 1999, sunKAWASAKI Campers 235 ELIMINATOR roof, lots new parts, 2009 runs good. $1875. 125cc, 4500 mi., $850. 865-687-5729 Phone 865-455-0688. 2006 SUNNYBROOK. Excellent Condition. Kawasaki Vulcan 2006, Queen bed and 4 262 4,951 miles, perfect Imports bunks. Hardwood cond, $4,900 obo. floor, all appliances, Call 865-258-8988 BMW 2008 335i, blk, custom window 58k mi, $19,000. treatment. Located VICTORY 2001 Model. Good condition. V9D black deluxe, in Farragut. Only Frank 865-278-3099 $3200. Very nice. ***Web ID# 284325*** $9500. Call Jon at 865-577-0001 865-266-3320 BMW 328i 1998, S/roof, 2008 HiLo 17' travel VICTORY Vegas 2006, lthr, htd seats, Exc. exc. cond. 9600 mi., trailer, full bath & kit., cond, great 1st car, AC & heat, awning, After mkt. pipes, wind $4750 obo. 865-680-3250. sleeps 2, 13 sec. screen. $8250. 865-604-7807 ***Web ID# 285610*** push button set up, Yamaha Roadstar 1600 HONDA $8,000. 865-691-4019 ACCORD 2001, 13K mi, custom 2012 EX 4 dr., sunpaint, exhaust, seat, KEYSTONE 2012 roof, 27k mi, rims, new Michelin Summerland, 26 ft, BP, $17,500. 423-295-5393 tires, light bridge, better than new, 4 yr. battery, carb, brakes, warr. $12,900. 865-556-5949 KIA SOUL 2013 beautiful Fat Boy ***Web ID# 286139*** Less than 500 miles look, extremely nice, Must sell. MONTANA 5th wheel, $4600. 865-518-1431 865-947-9543 2001, 30 ft, 3 slides, ***Web ID# 286425*** new roof/16' awning, TOYOTA COROLLA S new tires, Arctic 2003, 1 Owner, Low pkg. EXCELLENT. mi, Now $6,995. Was ACTION ADS $11,800. 865-776-3335 922-4136 or 218-WEST(9378) $7,995. 865-556-9162

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MAZDA RX8 2006, LAMBODOORS, DETAILED & FAST! $11,490/OBO. 865-567-9249

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2011 MITS. Lancer ES $14,200. Less than 21k mi, many features. Clean, orig. owner. Pics @ p3dcp-3985189742@ sale.craigslist.org Serious inquiries only. 865-274-1417 Halls Cadillac Deville 2003 Diamond Red, fully loaded, $3900. 865680-2656 Camaro Convertible 1995, 85k mi, gar. kept, like new cond. $9000. ^ 865-922-8778 lv msg

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FENCE WORK Installation & repair. Free est. 43 yrs exp! Call 973-2626.

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ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! Elec, drywall, painting, roofing, press. wash houses & campers. Call Eddie at 405-2489.

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^ ^ CERAMIC TILE installation. Floors/ Tree Service walls/ repairs. 33 yrs exp, exc work! John 938-3328

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HAROLD'S GUTTER SERVICE. Will clean front & back $20 & up. Quality work, guaranteed. Call 288-0556.

Painting / Wallpaper 344 PILGRIM PAINTING Serving Knoxville for 20 Yrs Commercial & Residential Interior/Exterior Painting, Pressure Washing, Staining, Drywall & Carpentry FREE ESTIMATES 291-8434 Pilgrimpainting.net ^

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