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VOL. 50, NO. 11

MARCH 14, 2011

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Remembering those who gave Members of the East Region Tennessee Army National Guard Military Funeral Honors team stand proudly next to one of the newest dump trucks for Claiborne Hauling. The truck is painted with a flowing American flag and the words “These colors don’t run” on the side. “We are protected by service men and women every day,” said Chris Etters of Claiborne Hauling. “This is one way to help raise awareness of the everyday freedom we have received because of their sacrifices.” Etters believes that to be blessed is to be a blessing. The guard members viewed the truck at the Knoxville Veteran’s Cemetery and were honored to have a beautiful reminder in Knoxville.

Dr. Jim Tumblin on Ross Smith, annexation and the ‘funeral’ of 1962 See page A-7

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NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ Sgt. Phil Lunsford, a member of the East Region Tennessee Army National Guard, stands next to a Claiborne Hauling truck painted to honor/remember service personnel.

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HPUD rates increase, but growth is slowed By Sandra Clark Water and sewer rates will increase in April, but not by as much as projected by Hallsdale Powell Utility District’s rate model. Commissioners sent staff back to the spreadsheet last week, recessing the meeting to tour the new headquarters. Chief Financial Officer James Smith sharpened his pixels to produce an increase of 3.5 percent on water and 5.5 percent on sewer which will equate to an increase of $4.40 per month for a 5,000 gallon user.

Water only customers will see an increase from $44.62 to $46.18 for 5,000 gallons ($62.57 to $64.75 for 7,500 gallons). The increases will be reflected on the April billing. The rate model had projected the 3.5 percent increase on water with a 7.5 percent increase on sewer. Smith said rates are debt-driven and the utility is required by state law to make a profit. Revenues are influenced by weather; a rainy season results in decreased water use. Commissioners will review the finances

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Knox County Trustee John Duncan III recently announced that his office has collected $228 million in property taxes through the February payment deadline, setting a record for the office. Chad Tindell, hired by Duncan to be the office’s full-time delinquent tax attorney, has played a significant role in that accomplishment. “When you take a job, you need to make a difference,” said Tindell, who was in private practice for 20 years before joining Duncan’s staff. For veteran observers of the trustee’s office, that difference is something more than just the savings in tax dollars and more efficient processes Tindell’s hiring brings to the table. For years the office contracted with a private attorney, Albert Harb, whose firm earned millions from a 10 percent delinquent tax add-on fee. In November 2007, when the Shopper-News took a critical look

at the operations of the trustee’s office under thenacting Trustee Mike Lowe, former Knox County Law Director John Owings estimated that an Tindell in-house attorney and a paralegal could handle delinquent tax collections for about $150,000 annually. Tindell’s salary of $106,905 combined with that of tax assistant Linda McGinnis actually falls below Owings’ estimate. “Albert did a good job,” Tindell says. “Any lawyer in the county would have taken it. But it makes tremendous sense to have a fulltime attorney in a major metropolitan office. “When you’re full time in the office, you get an overview.” That overview is resulting in better ways to do business. Tin-

dell notes, for example, that about 13,000 taxpayers must be notified when the delinquent tax suits are filed. Under the previous system, 15 to 20 employees would be involved in preparing and printing out labels, a process that took several weeks. The office now contracts with a printing company that accomplishes the job in two days, saving $45,000 in labor and an additional $2,000 in postage. Tindell participates in weekly meetings with the trustee and other senior staff members. He says morale has “soared” under Duncan: “People in the office are happy to come to work.” And Tindell points out another change for the better under Duncan: “No one in the office now has a (legal) problem,” a reference to alleged embezzlement by one of former Trustee Fred Sisk’s employees. Tindell says he has “reached

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out” to other municipal tax attorneys around the state with a goal of forming a statewide association. About 45 attorneys gathered in Nashville for a discussion a few weeks ago. Tindell has drafted bylaws and expects the fi rst formal meeting to take place this summer. “We can learn from other counties and share information,” Tindell said, which will help in crafting best practices here as well as in trustee offices around the state. Tindell’s duties aren’t restricted to filing suits for delinquent taxes. He’s active in reviewing blighted properties, has assisted in setting up payment plans for delinquent taxpayers and routinely interacts with his professional counterparts in Knoxville city government. While acknowledging that “working for the government is different,” his work philosophy is simple: “Always find ways to make things better.”

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Brother, can you spare a Twit? Jonquils are in bloom in my front yard, a sure sign that better days are ahead after a cold, wet winter. While we wait on the rest of spring’s blossoms, we can enjoy the abundance of nuts provided by the silly season. Some say with good reason that the silly season opens in Tennessee as soon as the gavel calls state legislators into session. Never have we seen more convincing proof of this than state Sen. Bill Ketron’s proposal to form a committee that will consider whether Tennessee should establish its own currency. You’d probably have to travel back in time (I’m thinking South Carolina in 1860) to match the lunacy that’s in vogue in the statehouses these days. Still, I must admit that Ketron’s brainstorm got me thinking about the condition of the state’s finances. After all, the county depends on state grants to fund a number of projects. What if that well runs dry? Be prepared, the Scouts say, and I’m all for that. Let’s take Ketron’s idea a step further and mint our own Knox County currency. We don’t have gold reserves to back it up, but we do have a lot of idle land now in the hands of The Development Corporation we could use as “currency collateral.” That problem settled, the question arises as to whose faces should grace our currency. My choice for the $1 note is former Commissioner Mark Harmon. Mark cast the single dissenting vote so often in his commission career that it seems fitting he should adorn this bill, which in the vernacular will become known as the “Twit.” You can exchange five twits for a “Doc” if your wallet is beginning to bulge with the singles. The Doc, our $5 bill equivalent, is aptly named for Dr. Richard Briggs, who represents District 5 on commission. Women and minorities deserve a place in our county currency, so let’s put former Commissioner Diane Jordan on the front of our 10 spot and current Commissioner Amy Broyles on the reverse. This bill is legal tender only when presented to Democrats. If you’re rolling in dough, your money clip may be filled with “Tims.” It takes 20 Twits or four Docs to make change for one Tim, which naturally bears a portrait of Mayor Tim Burchett. (Fist bump!) Now for the good news: you don’t need a Twit, a Doc or a Tim to enjoy this week’s edition of the ShopperNews, and even Democrats can keep their money in their pocket. Catch up with all your favorite Shopper-News contributors at www.shoppernewsnow.com – it’s worth its weight in Tims!

Outgoing Noweta Garden Club president Lana McMullen (far right) inducts the new officers at the club’s 52nd spring luncheon. Pictured are: Marjorie Gardner, president; Peggy Jones, first vice president; Sarah Carroll, second vice president; Suzanne Sweat, second vice president; Judy Eubanks, third vice president; June Jennings, treasurer and Wilma Shular, secretary. McMullen will also serve as third vice president. Photo by Greg Householder

Noweta Garden Club installs new officers By Greg Householder The Noweta Garden Club installed officers for the 2011-13 two-year term last Monday at the club’s 52nd spring luncheon held at the Orangery in West Knoxville. Outgoing president Lana McMullen, the only Noweta

president in the club’s history to have served two consecutive two-year terms, conducted the installations. Marjorie Gardner was installed as president, Peggy Jones as first vice president, Sarah Carroll and Suzanne Sweat as second vice presidents, Judy Eubanks

and McMullen as third vice presidents, June Jennings as treasurer and Wilma Shular as secretary. Sarah Carroll was also recognized as the outstanding member for 2010. The club will be attending the Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs District IV

Fuson memorialized through art The Fountain City Art Center has unveiled the first painting acquisition of the Dr. Jack L. Fuson Permanent Collection. As Ruth Fuson performed the actual unveiling, board president Bob Meadows explained to the guests how much Ruth’s husband had meant to the center. When the six-year FCAC volunteer passed away suddenly last July, many donations were given to the center in his memory. Fuson had recently turned in a memo to the board of directors detailing hopes that the center would purchase artwork from collections of

the center’s more talented artists so future generations could appreciate them. Designating the donations for a Permanent Collection Fund was the obvious next step and a permanent collection committee was formed. The committee chose Chloe Harrington’s watercolor “Brandywine Iris” as the first purchase for the permanent collection. Harrington will turn 95 this year and is well known around town for her significant contributions to the art community. Harrington even held painting sessions in her

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home for many years so area Retired Federal Employees artists could meet informalAssociation (NARFE) will ly and share information. meet Tuesday, March 15, at the Double Tree Hotel in Oak Her eyesight does not alRidge. Registration will begin low her to paint very much at 12:30 p.m. Guest speaker now, but Harrington is still will be Darrell Richardson, an active member of the art editor of the Oak Ridger center, the Guild and the newspaper. The public is Parkside Open Door Galinvited. Cost for lunch is $14 lery. and reservations are required. Art Center hours are Info: Jerry Wing, 938-4532. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays ■ Knoxville Writers’ Group will and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 meet 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesp.m. Wednesdays and Friday, March 23, at Naples Italian Restaurant, 5500 Kingston days and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pike. Novelist Terry Shaw will most Saturdays. The center discuss “Turning Fact Into is closed on Sundays and Fiction.” Lunch is $12. RSVP by Mondays. Info: 357-2787, eMonday, March 21: 983-3740. mail fcartcenter@knology. ■ The Captain W.Y.C. Hannum net or come by the center at Chapter #1881, United 213 Hotel Ave.

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spring membership meeting March 29 at The Stables in Lafollette. The Noweta Garden Club’s next meeting will be a tour of the Robert Tino home and gardens in Sevierville on Tuesday, April 5. The group will meet at Powell Church at 9:15 a.m.

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A ‘Lion’ of a donation … Now here’s something you’ll really like. When 3 Minute Magic car wash opened its Fountain City location in January, its president, Jim Rooney, earmarked $1 from every car wash purchased during the month to the Fountain City Lions Club. The Clayton Foundation matched it.

Jake Mabe The resulting $5,700 is the largest single donation the club has ever received. Rooney, location manager Joe Rice and assistant Josh Roberts held a presentation ceremony at the car wash last Tuesday with Fountain City Lions Club president Bob Davis. “We’re deeply moved and so thankful,” Davis says. “This more than doubled our cash flow. We still have not completely retired the debt on the bathrooms (at Fountain City Park).” Davis said the donation will also go to various Lions Club projects and charities as well as toward the ongoing maintenance of Fountain City Park and Fountain City Lake. Rooney says when he first came to Fountain City years ago, he learned about the Lions Club’s involvement with the lake and park while reading plaques on the wall during lunch at Litton’s.

REUNIONS ■ The Powell High Alumni Association will celebrate its 93rd anniversary Saturday, April 2, with the group’s annual dinner at the Jubilee Banquet facility off Callahan Road. Guest speaker will be Bob Hodge, Class of ’79 and a contributing outdoor writer to the News Sentinel. Tickets are $20 and the deadline to order is Friday, March 25. Info: Mary Hodge-Cunningham, 938-9428; Vivian Jett McFalls, 607-9775; or e-mail Lynette Brown at Lbrown8042@aol. com. ■ USS Albany Association will hold tits 22nd annual reunion Sunday through Friday, Oct. 9-14, at the Glenstone Lodge in Gatlinburg. The association is currently looking for shipmates who served on one of the USS Albany ships (CA123, CG10, SSN753). Info: Dick Desrochers, 603-594-9798 or www.ussalbany.org.

Halls Senior Center Events for the week of March 14: Monday, March 14, 1 p.m., Mahjongg (new group meeting today) Thursday, March 17, 3 p.m., Movie Time, “Get Low” Friday, March 18, 1 p.m.: Movie Time, “Rooster Cogburn” Every Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m.: Hand and Foot card game Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1 p.m.: SAIL exercise Tuesday, March 29, noon: Super Seniors Luncheon with entertainment by Robert Booker with his music of yesteryear. Stop by the center to order lunch no later than noon Monday, March 28. Info: 922-0416.

3 Minute Magic Carwash assistant Josh Roberts, location manager Joe Rice, Fountain City Lions Club president Bob Davis and 3 Minute Magic president Jim Rooney chat at the Fountain City location about the $5,700 matched donation that the car wash and the Clayton Foundation have given to the Lions Club. Photos by Jake Mabe “When we came to this location, I wanted to recognize an organization in need of support. Everybody I asked kept throwing up the Lions Club. It was a no-brainer.” 3 Minute Magic is located on Old Broadway at the former site of Austin’s Steakhouse.

Family Promise loses trailer in theft Now here’s some news that will make you sick. A few weeks ago, I shared with you Joyce Shoudy’s talk to the Fontinalis Club about Family Promise, a not-forprofit organization that, through a partnership with area churches, provides shelter and support services to families with children who have lost their homes. Shoudy reported last week that the organization’s 2005 white Trakker (7x12) trailer was stolen March 5. The trailer is used to transport program supplies between 15 host sites so that

they will have necessary supplies to provide safe and secure shelter. “The equipment is a vital part of the Family Promise program and its loss will have a huge impact on programming,” Shoudy says in a statement. The trailer’s VIN number is 5DUUM12105J016763. Anyone with information on the theft should contact the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Those who would like to help replace the trailer can contact Joyce Shoudy, who is Family Promise’s executive director, at jshoudy@ familypromiseknoxville.org or call 584-2822.

No one knew then where the borders were located and, besides, neither North Carolina nor South Carolina was yet a state when Jackson was born in 1767. Given the lack of evidence, Feller says that Jackson “gets to choose.” He always chose South Carolina. The AP story made matters worse when the author made the incredulous statement that “some say” Jackson claimed South Carolina as his home to associate himself with nullification. No,

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An East Tennessee Medications Collection will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at Earth Fare in Bearden, 140 N. Forest Park Blvd., and at Earth Fare in Turkey Creek, 10903 Parkside Dr. Community members can turn in unwanted and outdated prescriptions and over-the-counter medications for proper disposal. This event will help prevent pharmaceutical and overthe-counter products from getting into the water supply or into the hands of children. After the event, medications can also be brought to the Knoxville Police Department, 800 Howard Baker Jr. Ave. Info: www. medicationcollection.org.

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not quite. He did so because he admonished the state during the Nullification Crisis, saying “Citizens of my state, don’t you dare claim the right to nullify a federal law!” He even said such activity was “treason.” Feller says that the Jackson Papers project, begun in 1970, seeks to one day serve as the definitive chronicle of Jackson’s life and clear up such errors and various apocryphal stories about our seventh president. (Jackson, for example, only fought in one documented duel, although he did participate in various street fights and gun battles, Feller says.) Feller is the project’s third editor. He has been featured on a PBS Jackson documentary and he and the papers project are often cited in various Jackson biographies. Volume Eight has just been published by UT Press. Feller says the project will take about another 20 years to complete. “Why bother” you ask? Just read that Associated Press story to fi nd your answer.

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Up until March 8, some observers felt Mayor Brown had not asserted his authority as mayor as they wished he would. He seemed to abdicate to Lyons and Martin on all issues involving the pension task force. The decision to have closed meetings was not made by Mayor Brown. The announcement on the pension task force was never posted on the city website. When Lyons gave his long, defensive and rambling talk to council on the pension task force and announced its passing, he never mentioned Mayor Brown. Lyons referred in his remarks to former Mayor Haslam, to “the administration” and “the executive branch” of city government but never to Mayor Brown. This was odd given Brown was presiding and sat only a few seats away. It is as if Lyons cannot accept there is a new mayor who possesses all the powers of mayor. Meanwhile, a few weeks ago in a staff meeting, Deputy Mayor Martin ordered that new city business cards printed for city employees, for the first time in memory. would no longer contain the incumbent mayor’s name. How he arrived at this symbolic decision when we have our first African-American mayor, which is a source of pride to many, defies imagination.

It does not cost any more to print Daniel Brown’s name than it did to print Bill Haslam’s name. Why did Martin never suggest removing the mayor’s name when Haslam was mayor? Why change the custom now? Many city employees are proud of Mayor Brown and would like to have his name on their personalized business card. It is a small but deeply telling error which should be reversed. Our African-American community would not appreciate this if they knew about it. Mayor Brown should be briefed by Law Director Debbie Poplin on his powers, including the unfettered right to name commissions without council approval. This is how I established the Civilian Police Review Commission by executive order when I lacked support on council. Brown does not need a council resolution to act on pensions and to have open meetings. Finally, some council members said a study is needed now. But why not first hold a council workshop with Mike Cherry, director of the city pension board, to get the facts on the financial status of the pension fund instead of depending on unverified statements from the prior city administration? Cherry has not been asked to appear. City employees would appreciate this, and council members might learn things which could impact their thinking. Campaign observers noted Madeline Rogero did not attend the council meeting despite many city employees being there. Both Ivan Harmon and Mark Padgett spoke in favor of open meetings and worked the city employees present. Roddy, who had co-sponsored the Palmer resolution for open meetings, did not speak in favor of it. She spoke less on the whole issue than either Harmon or Padgett.

What meeting? Some of you may have may have heard about the fuss out in East Knox County over the proposed Midway business park. You may even have heard how County Commission listened to the community and derailed The Development Corporation’s plans last December, ending – for now – a battle more than a decade old. It was in all the papers, including this one. If you followed the story that far, you probably know that Knox County

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Haslam shirked his duty, didn’t finish job On his way out the door, former Mayor Bill Haslam said his successor, the yet-tobe-named interim mayor, had better get busy figuring out how to keep city workers’ pension funds solvent.

Betty Bean There’s no doubt that now-Gov. Haslam is correct. Current cost estimates show that city taxpayers will have to kick in ever-larger sums of money every year to keep the pensions in the black – as much as $30 million in 2019 alone. Haslam’s valedictory came as he was packing to move to Nashville in January. He had been mayor since December 2003. Relative political neophyte Daniel Brown, just a year into his first City Council term, was elected interim mayor by his colleagues in the 10th round of voting a couple of days later. The courtly, dignified retired post office worker has the distinction and the burden of becoming the first African-American Knoxville mayor. Haslam got specific with his advice. He recommended that the new mayor create a

Gov. Bill Haslam. File photo task force made up of stakeholders (employees, pension experts, taxpayers, administrators) to work out a plan to present to the newly elected mayor after she or he is sworn in next December. He said he wished that he could have done it himself. So why didn’t he? He’s one of those business guys everybody says should be running government, and it’s not like he didn’t have the opportunity to tackle the issue. But he had better things to do, like slapping backs and making promises in Wartburg and Buck Snort

and Summerville. There are at least two schools of thought on this issue, the first and most obvious of which is that he didn’t want to stir up the storm that would inevitably accompany any move to touch employees’ pensions. Picture a Republican primary fight featuring Zach Wamp TV commercials asking us why we would elect someone to run a whole state who can’t even handle a medium-sized city’s business affairs. Picture a general election campaign with Mike

McWherter standing shoulder to shoulder with heroic police officers and firefighters talking about the mayor’s failure to keep faith with those who risk their lives to protect and serve. No sane candidate would choose that path. Unless, perhaps, undertaking a massive public pension overhaul while running for governor could be seen as a way to shore up Haslam’s somewhat shaky conservative bona fides. But that would be denounced as pandering and conservatives would ask what took him so long. So the sensible thing to do was not do anything. But there’s a third, and radically simple way to look at it: Bill Haslam ran for mayor on his business acumen (with a considerable assist from his family’s immensely profitable business). He was hired on to run government like a business and to fix what’s broken. For years, he privately acknowledged that the city’s pension plans needed an overhaul. So why didn’t he fix it before he set his sights on becoming governor, instead of dumping the job on the folks he’s left behind?

Fighting words for Democrats By Betty Bean “The old days of Abe Lincoln talking about the dignity of work are all long gone,” said former schoolteacher Dave McElwaine, featured speaker at the March meeting of McElwaine the Democratic Women of Knoxville. “Today, Republicans are owned and operated by big business.” McElwaine, who represents

there’s a fair amount of curiosity about what the committee will propose. Everyone seems to think so, anyway, except, that is, for the committee itself, which scheduled a meeting last Friday and forgot to tell the media or other interested parties about it. To be clear, there was no legal obligation to “sunshine” the meeting. With no elected officials deliberating, the gathering safely flies under the Open Meetings Act radar. And when word of the meeting got around, we asked and were informed that the press was welcome.

the United Food and Commercial Workers and works as a substitute teacher, was in Nashville March 5 to participate in the Tennessee Education Association’s protest against Republican-backed legislation that will strip TEA of most of its powers. He said that TEA does not have binding arbitration powers, and he is critical of many TEA members’ response to state politics. “TEA is an affiliate of the AFL-CIO, but they haven’t learned the lesson that they are now a union. I hope all these teachers who voted for these Republicans who went

But that’s hardly the point. The seesaw battle over the Midway industrial park has occupied the time of hundreds of ordinary citizens and dozens of elected officials since 2000. Supporters and opponents of the park have hurled charges and counter-charges at one another during public meetings, in print and on radio and television. Mistrust piled up by the truckload. We want to believe the committee will work diligently and openly for the best interests of all of Knox County. An unannounced first meeting is not a good start. Contact: lvgknox@mindspring.com.

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to Nashville and took over the legislature are paying attention.” McElwaine said that the role of the Tennessee School Boards Association in the controversy is being overlooked. “These bills are being pushed by the state school board association. They represent our school board, and they are the people who hire the lobbyists who go to Nashville and push those bills. And we’re letting them off scotfree.” McElwaine bought up the situation in Wisconsin where 14 Democratic state senators left the state in an attempt to stop union-busting legislation from moving through the Republican-dominated legislature. He said that Wisconsin has had collective bargaining for almost all state employees since 1956, and that its Democratic legislators had learned a lesson from Texas Democrats, who fled to New Mexico in 2003 an attempt to thwart an unprecedented mid-decade redistricting plan led by former Texas Rep. Tom “The Hammer” DeLay. The plan, which targeted Democrats for defeat, was challenged by the U.S. Justice Department and started a chain of events that led to DeLay’s conviction for illegally funneling corporate contributions to Republican candidates. He has been sentenced to three years in jail. “The Texas Democrats held

out until one of their members weakened,” McElwaine said. “He came back and the Republicans had the one vote they needed. We lost 10 Democratic seats in Congress.” McElwaine said that in Tennessee, as in other states, “The government is attempting to break all the unions with a slew of these bills.” Although Gov. Bill Haslam is ostensibly neutral on some of the anti-TEA legislation, he supports extending the probationary period for tenure from 3 to 5 years, establishing more charter schools and expanding the voucher system. “There’s a bill that would allow school boards to declare themselves out of business, fire all their teachers and start over with all schools being private schools,” McElwaine said. “Haslam is not a friend of organized labor and certainly not the friend of teachers … This is not reform, it is an assault on teachers. If you take away the ability to have dues deducted, how are you going to go around to every building and collect dues? There’s even a bill that would make any union in the state that endorsed a candidate guilty of a Class D misdemeanor.” And he issued a call to arms: “We need to get up on our hind feet, get mad, crank up and get rid of some of the Republicans and replace them with good Democrats.”

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Teachers, music and more Taking my own good advice, I’m writing this week about local kids and educators and having fun at the Tennessee Theatre. Come on along. Elizabeth Hill Deyoung taught elementar y school at Smithwood and Brickey. She plays piano by ear and recently turned 100. Mayor Tim Deyoung Burchett (who has to be good for something) asked what she wanted for her birthday. And Elizabeth said she had always wished she could play on the Mighty Wurlitizer at the Tennessee Theatre. Burchett turned to his aide and said, “Let’s make that happen.” Last Monday, Dr. Bill Snyder hosted Deyoung at the Mighty Musical Monday program. She was there with family and friends, about 100 people in all, ably assisted by her nephew, John S. Hill, and his wife, Wanza. The lift was broken, but Elizabeth got on stage. Then by ear she played “Amazing Grace” and “The Easter Parade.” She was still playing when I left. A woman in the room said Elizabeth had given her piano lessons 40 years ago. Deyoung’s sister, the late Elsie Hill Thomas, was a music teacher and directed the choir at Central Baptist

followed by Freddie Brabson, who wore green socks and played “My Wild Irish Rose” and some Cole PorSandra ter. Clark Music reverberated in the theatre, kids sang and danced, the stage was filled Fountain City. She would with talented individuals have enjoyed hearing Eliza- (and Halls guy Sammy Sawbeth play and would have yer). Mighty Musical Monwanted a turn herself. day. It’s the second best free Wanza Hill said Eliza- thing in town. beth had never played an organ, but you couldn’t tell Notes it by her performance. She ■ Want to be a student frequently plays piano at on the school board? ApElmcroft Assisted Living, plication deadline is April 1. now her home. Info: knoxschools.org. A bit younger but every ■ Application deadline bit as musical was Powell for the STEM Academy (risHigh and UT graduate Na- ing freshmen and sophotalee Beeler Elkins, now mores) and the Internationthe music teacher at Hol- al Baccalaureate program at ston Middle School. Natalee West High has been extendbrought Holston’s elite per- ed to Friday, April 1, or until forming ensemble, Kids in all slots are filled. America Show Choir. ■ Superintendent Jim These students are a triple McIntyre will host three threat, she said. They excel public forums to gather at singing, dancing and act- comment concerning develing. They have performed at opment of a strategic comDisney World, Carowinds pensation plan for teachers, and Dollywood. as well as the school system Yet another educator, Dr. budget. A series of 16 listenJoe Johnson, UT president ing tours have been conemeritus, was master of cer- ducted with teachers to soemonies. “I hope I can have licit feedback. Meetings are my 100th birthday at the set for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Tennessee Theatre,” he said. March 23, at Fulton High Dr. Joe is edging up on 78. School; Thursday, March And Dr. Bill Snyder dedi- 31, at West High School; and cated “How Great Thou Art” Tuesday, April 12, at Karns to the late James A. Dick, High School. The meetings a patron of the Tennessee will be televised on Comcast Theatre whose donation channel 10 and viewers can made the restoration pos- “tweet” their questions via sible. Snyder then launched Twitter during the forum @ into tunes from “Showboat,” knoxschools.

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UT-Knoxville ■ Attention Deficit Disorder in the workplace is the topic of a noncredit course taught by Mary Pankiewicz from 9 a.m. until noon Wednesday, March 30. Register: 974-0150.

■ Heart of Knoxville Job Fair is seeking employers for the Wednesday, April 6, event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Magnolia Avenue campus. The job fair is free for both employers and job seekers. Info: Jennifer Scott at jdscott@ pstcc.edu or 329-3166.

Pellissippi State ■ Solar Photovoltaic Training Series is a six-day program which prepares students to take the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners exam. Instructor J. K. Inabinet, P.E., said no specialized knowledge is required to take the classes. Info: www. pstcc.edu/bcs or 539-7167.

■ “Justice, Media and the People’s Right to Know: Inherent Tensions and Practical Implications in a Free Society” is the topic for a free discussion 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Friday, April 1, at the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy. Keynote speaker is Pulitzer Prize winner Alex S. Jones. Registration is required by March 25 and seating is limited. Info: 974-0931.

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o ahead and mark this down. Alicia McClintock will never take the United States for granted. Not after what she’s seen on vacations to the Caribbean. Not after she’s seen health conditions from which no human being should suffer. And especially not after a 10-day medical mission trip to Belize last December. Alicia, a UT senior and 2007 Gibbs High School graduate, made what she calls a spur-of-the-moment decision to go to Belize with 10 other undergraduates from around the country through International Service Learning. She wanted to learn more about international medicine firsthand. They walked house to house at first, assessing the living conditions, predicting the needs. The clinics were held the following day. Another day was spent at a hospital in San Ignacio. “The fathers are mostly farmers. The wives stay home with the kids. It’s not that they can’t afford health care (it’s free), but they don’t have access to it. One community we went to was 30 minutes away from the main road. And by main road I mean the most terrible road we’d have here.” Alicia says that some families use rain as a water source without boiling it. None of the houses look the same. One might have part of a wall or part of a roof. “You make it from what you have.”

Doors are left open at night to cool the household. Alicia says that some families had wall air conditioning units. None had central heat and air. She also saw a lot of homeless dogs. The medical needs were unexpected. “Many just wanted vitamins for their kids. They’d make up symptoms in order to have medicine for later. A doctor gets up there maybe once a year.” A language barrier was also unexpected. “We’d heard that Belize is 90 percent English (speaking). So I thought, ‘Oh, great! No problem!’ They took us to the Spanish (speaking) part of the country and none of us knew Spanish.” She got to meet the Garifuna tribe and see them dance. She handed out toothbrushes and toothpaste donated by Fountain City dentist Dr. Allen Hunley to children at St. Joseph Roman Catholic School. “The kids were so kind, patient and gentle, not gabby, greedy or mean. All of the Belizean people were very welcoming, passionate and happy. It obviously starts with the kids.” And she learned how to administer three kinds of sutures and injections, how to treat snakebites, how to take blood pressure and check glucose levels, and how to listen to heart and lung sounds. Alicia has always known she could become a doctor. She knows she has what it takes. The deciding factor came on a bus ride in Honduras during a cruise vacation. A child on the bus was singing, dancing, having a big ol’ time. He lives in one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere. “His dream was to become a rap star and move to Hollywood. His motivation inspired me … to become all I can be. He’s going to be all he can be. I have all the resources.

f there is such a thing as a perfect fit, safety Brian Randolph of Marietta, Ga., appears to be what Derek Dooley was talking about when he described low-risk, high-reward recruiting. The coach was looking for athletic ability, character, work ethic and smarts, prospects who would pick Tennessee for the right reasons, be eligible, listen, learn, hang in there and grow up to be Vols for life. Lance Thompson’s recruitment of Brian Randolph seemed almost too easy. Early commitment. Rock-solid decision. No drama on signing day. Too good to be true? Does Brian Randolph really match the mold? Good player? Parade All-American, Gatorade player of the year in Georgia, most feared hitter on the loose, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Good student? Second or third in senior class, 4.12 GPA. Math analysis is favorite subject. Seems to have an affinity for business dynamics and problem solving. Good person? Active in the FRIEND youth program at Friendship Baptist Church. Has given time to a cancer research foundation, a

Alicia (right) checks the blood pressure and glucose levels of an unidentified woman in the marketplace at San Ignacio, Belize.

Alicia McClintock passes out stickers at St. Joseph Roman Catholic School in the Duke Run II community of Belize. McClintock, a UT senior, participated in a medical mission trip in December. Photos submitted

There’s no excuse for me not to become a doctor.” She wants to be a military physician. She heard a pitch by the Army a few years ago. They offer a scholarship program that pays for medical school. “But I wanted to do it for the right reasons, not just for the money. So I did some research.”

Randolph fits Dooley mold TALES OF TENNESSEE | Marvin West baseball program for students with special needs and to the community Christmas gift-giving campaign. Background? Father Mark Randolph is an All-State insurance agent. Mother Lisa is a sales manager. Brother Justin had an athletic appointment to Air Force Academy but elected to walk on at Georgia Tech. He gave up football to concentrate on academics. Brian’s outlook: Be the best that you can be. Randolph’s high school coach, Derek Cook, says he is on target. “Anything that has Brian Randolph on it is great; he doesn’t do anything halfway. I’ve never even seen him finish second in a sprint while conditioning – he’s going to be first.

“When it’s time to work, he’s going to be in the front of the line. He’s the guy you want everybody watching – he has an incredible work ethic, character, integrity and leadership. There’s not a knock on the kid. He’s got it.” If Brian Randolph is solid gold, how the heck did Tennessee get him away from the Georgia Bulldogs, prominent, influential and convenient, 64 miles away? Here’s the part you may not have heard: As a sophomore, Brian was the best safety in Georgia high school football. His coach was a Georgia grad. The Bulldogs made regular stops at Kell High. Indeed, they recruited Randolph. He emerged as their No. 1 target at his posi-

She went on a Navy-funded trip to Portsmouth, Va. She learned that the Navy offers positions in a hospital, on a ship or at a base. Alicia likes the idea of being able to travel with her job, “getting out there and seeing different cultures. “I don’t want to stay in the U.S., but I don’t want to be gone long, either. A doctor’s assignment usually

tion. Georgia was first to offer a scholarship. Randolph suffered a shoulder injury that affected his entire junior season. He couldn’t even signal for a fair catch without it slipping out of place. He played hurt, made only 137 tackles and gained a mere 1,300 yards as a running back. New coaches at Georgia saw the junior tape and wondered if the kid was losing some of his killer instinct. Georgia offered three safeties for the 2011 recruiting class and said, up front, there was room for only two. Randolph was not ready to make a decision in January a year ago. The other two jumped at the offers. Class closed. Randolph was wounded. He really liked Georgia but he did not collapse. He was philosophical. “I guess that’s how recruiting works sometimes. I can’t complain because I’m blessed to have so many opportunities.” He had 20, a cross section, including Florida, South Carolina, Oklahoma State, Stanford, Virginia Tech and Maryland. Georgia Tech seemed to have a home-court

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lmost 50 years ago “funeral services” were held for Fountain City. John Adair’s frontier outpost, established in 1788, only two years after James White’s Fort, had blossomed into the largest unincorporated community in the United States. In the same pioneering spirit Adair had shown, the estimated 30,000 inhabitants supported their own water and sewage utility, garbage collection company and fire department. With occasional help from the Knox County Sheriff, Curt Brock provided police protection. A private water utility organized in 1931 with 200 subscribers had grown to 5,700 households served by 140 miles of mains by the 1960s. Many homes still used septic tanks, but the Fountain City Sanitary District served 1,600 homes. In 1942, the Fountain City Fire Department placed in service its newly arrived truck with 1,200 feet of hose and a 400-gallon booster. The 2,000 subscribers in Fountain City, Smithwood, Beverly and Inskip paid only $6 per year. Another independent body, the Fountain City Park Commission, chaired by Judge John W. Green, had maintained perhaps the finest public park in the county for more than 20 years. Under the late Dr. A.L. Jenkins’ leadership, the Fountain City Recreation Commission had provided a comprehensive sports program for youth since 1953. Is it any wonder then that, when the mayor and the Knoxville City Council began proposing annexation in 1959, there was much resistance? John Brothers conducted a mail poll that year and received letters or cards indicating that 1,796 were opposed and 112 were for annexation. His initial observation was, “If the city worked out a program in a calm and reasonable manner and with a proper schedule for extension of services, opposition would lessen considerably.” Ross Tillery Stuart (1912-1999) was the suburb’s pro bono unofficial “law director” and the veteran attorney member of the group chosen to investigate the matter. Ross was the son of J. Andrew, a machinist at the Southern Railway’s Coster Shops, and Maude Bowen Stuart. He grew up in Inskip, attended Inskip Grammar School and graduated from Knoxville High School. He then graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Law. Lt. Ross T. Stuart served from April 1944 to March 1946 as gunnery officer and later as legal counsel in the Judge Advocate’s branch of the U.S. Navy during World War II. When he came home from the service, he first served as the chief claims attorney for the Tennessee Odin Insurance Company in Knoxville and then for the Southern Casualty Insurance Company. In about 1950 he and Al Redell founded Redell-Stuart and Company, a general insurance and real estate agency with offices in the then-new Fountain City Bank Building. Stuart also practiced law, specializing in wills, trusts, deeds, charters and other civil aspects of the law. Redell-Stuart was a leader in working with many other

A new old milk can CROSS CURRENTS | Lynn Hutton For they have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people. … (Jeremiah 8:11a KJV)

wrote a lament in this space several weeks ago: a lament over my grandfather’s milk can that had been stolen from my front porch. It was an antique, yes, but it was also a link to a grandfather I adored. It had been for me a symbol of a life given to hard, honest work. And, more importantly, it was something that his hands had touched time and time again as he ran a dairy farm in the first half of the 20th century. It pleased me that it sat beside my front door, a symbol of family continuity and a tribute to the simple values of country folk. So when I came home one night to find it gone, I was, in turn, disbelieving, then angry, then deeply saddened. It was irrefutably, irretrievably gone. That same grandfather had lost the tip of his little finger in a farm accident, and he talked about the phantom pains that he sometimes felt in a part of a finger that was no longer there. Like him, I felt phantom pains every time I came and went by my front door where his milk can used to sit. So it was that my daughter Jordan, who haunts antique stores in Memphis, found a milk can at some event in Mississippi and brought it to me on her last visit. It now resides in the place of honor beside my front door. (To any reader who is considering plans to remove it from my porch, believe me when I tell you my pet python likes to sleep in that milk can and will not take kindly to being disturbed!) This new old can is different. It is painted red, and Papa’s hands never touched it. It does not carry the same love forward from the past that the old one did. Even so, it certainly carries love from the future. Jordan’s gift of love and caring was an attempt to heal a hurt, to soothe a loss. She could not restore Papa’s milk can to me: The past is gone. But, from the next generation, a sense of rightness and continuity impelled her to do her best to fix the situation. Her understanding of the silken threads of family ties is strong. Now, instead of an artifact of the past, I have an offering from the future. And here is the best part. The milk can has a flaw. It is dented slightly on the front, and I promise you (could I make this up?), the dent is heart-shaped. Not a perfect heart – it is a little lop-sided – but a heart nonetheless. None of us gets through life without a few dents and scratches, a ding here and bruise there. This milk can has been through some things, and it bears the scars. But fortunately, the scar itself is the shape of love. My new old milk can is a reliquary of love that stretches from generation to generation to generation and back again. In this Lenten season, let’s remember the Name of love, his work of love, his scars of love, his restoration of love and always, always, the faithfulness of his love for us.

The Annexation Ceremony on Feb. 12, 1962. Harry Hitch is the presiding minister with John Akridge, Fred Graves Jr., C.M. Hill, Sam Cook, Jack Easton and Bill Beckler serving as pallbearers. Photo courtesy of “Our Stories” by WBIR-TV

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Ross T. Stuart (1912-1999). Stuart was a partner in the Redell-Stuart Insurance and Real Estate Company and a key member of the committee negotiating Fountain City’s annexation to the city of Knoxville. Photo courtesy of Dorothy Foster Stuart

Fountain City businesses to foster community improvements and civic pride. In addition, Stuart was an adjunct professor in the UT Law School, teaching a course on insurance law for 15 years. Ross married Dorothy Louise Foster on April 7, 1938. They built their home on land long owned by the Stuart family on Inskip Road and lived there for all their married life, except for the service years and three years in Chattanooga. Pillars of the Fountain City Methodist Church, the Stuarts served their community faithfully and well. Ross taught the men’s Fidelis Sunday school class for a number of years and had no equal as a student of the Bible. The annexation study committee met with city law director T. Mack Blackburn, who represented the mayor and City Council in the negotiations. The committee, consisting of Ross T. Stuart, John T. Brothers, Carl L. Butcher Sr. and Robert H. Temple, worked with their

outside attorney Clyde Key to negotiate the best arrangement possible. Finally, it was agreed that Fountain City would become a part of Knoxville on Feb. 11, 1962, at midnight, after the 1962 tax assessment deadline. In essence this assured almost a full year moratorium on city taxes. However, at the city’s discretion, some city services could be provided that first year, with streetlights and a new fire station to have priority. At an 11:30 a.m. “Funeral Ceremony” on Monday, Feb. 12, 1962, Stuart handed over a symbolic sword to Mayor John Duncan and Fountain City became a part of Knoxville. Some 350 “mourners” accompanied the hearse and the casket down Broadway to a plot on Old Broadway at Dutch Valley Road in the shadow of Rand Scandlyn’s D-Lyn Tourist Court. During the procession, the Central High School band played the solemn march “Pomp and Circumstance” while several citizens carried banners with slogans such as these: In memory of our beloved Fountain City. Our pocketbooks will bleed. Died in 1962 – we lived in peace. Surrendered with reluctance. Memorial Day, 1962. End of a beautiful dream. Six pallbearers – John Akridge, Fred Graves Jr., C.M. Hill, Sam Cook, Jack Easton and Bill Beckler – assisted “the Rev.” Harry “Hop” Hitch with the services. They were all dressed in black and wore Abraham Lincoln-esque black stovepipe hats. Prior to the service the “viewing” disclosed a

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Heiskell seniors learn of tax relief and tax freeze Deadline for 2010 is April 5 By Greg Householder Despite a power outage since 4 a.m. that resulted in a chilly room, the Heiskell seniors gathered last week for their monthly program to learn about property tax relief programs available to seniors. Knox Williams, state programs administrator for the Knox County trustee, told the group three things: ■ His boss, Knox County Trustee John Duncan, has stressed that everyone in his office works for the taxpayer and he outlined what the trustee’s office does; ■ The availability of tax relief for property taxes; and ■ The availability of tax freezes for seniors. Williams said that Knox County is home to an estimated 65,000 citizens age 65 or older. However, when Duncan took office last September, only 4,000 folks were enrolled in either of the two state-mandated programs. He explained that

Knox Williams, state programs administrator for the Knox County trustee, discusses tax relief and tax freeze for seniors at the Heiskell seniors program. Photo by Greg Householder

one of Duncan’s objectives was to increase that number by 1,000 in the first year. So Williams has hit the road, visiting seniors groups, churches and anywhere he could get the message out. And he has been successful. The number of folks taking advantage of the programs hit 5,000 by November. There are essentially two programs with separate

MILESTONES Lewises celebrate 70th anniversary Glenn and Pauline Lewis celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Feb. 18 with family and friends. Glenn is a graduate of Halls High School, Class of 1941. He and Pauline live on Brushy Valley Road, Powell, and have three children: Ray, Joyce Davis and Dave.

AARP driver safety classes For registration info about these and all other AARP driver safety classes, call Barbara Manis, 9225648. ■ Tuesday and Wednesday, March 15-16, 9:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., Dandridge Senior Center, 917 Elliott Ferry Road, Dandridge. ■ Wednesday and Thursday, March 16-17, noon to 4 p.m., O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. ■ Thursday and Friday, March 17-18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Alcoa First United Methodist Church, 617 Gilbert St., Alcoa. ■ Thursday, March 24, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church, 2700 Keowee Ave.

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qualifications. The tax relief program allows property owners who are either age 65 or older, anyone regardless of age who is 100 percent disabled, or a veteran who is 100 percent disabled and whose income for 2009 was $26,830 or less and whose taxes are current to receive a relief payment from the state for $148. The tax freeze program is for seniors only (age 65 and older) whose income was $36,050 or less in 2009 to freeze their property taxes at 2010 levels. The program is an annual program, and each year the Legislature defines income levels for the current tax year, usually in September, according to Williams. Current property taxes due now are for 2010, and both programs use 2009 income amounts to determine eligibility. For more information, call the Knox County Trustees office at 215-2197. In other business, the Heiskell seniors’ bus trip to Pigeon Forge is scheduled for April 26. The group will meet the bus at Ingles on

Mercy St. Mary’s named best in state Mercy Medical Center St. Mary’s has been ranked as the best hospital in the state for knee and hip replacement by HealthGrades, the nation’s leading independent healthcare ratings organization. Mercy St. Mary’s also received the group’s Joint Replacement Excellence award for the fourth year in a row. Jeff Ashin, president and CEO of Mercy Health Partners, said St. Mary’s staff’s “commitment and dedication to … providing our patients with state-of-the-art medJeff Ashin ical services and compassionate care” are one of the main reasons for the ranking. HealthGrades study looks at mortality and complication rates in more than 5,000 hospitals nationwide to develop their rankings. Info: www.healthgrades.com.

The United States Air Force Airmen of Note will perform a free concert 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19, in the James R. Cox Auditorium at the UT Alumni Memorial Building on campus. Everyone is welcome. Info: www.music.utk.edu/events/ march.html.

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Emory Road at 10 a.m. with the departure scheduled for 10:30. The seniors will eat lunch at the Applewood Restaurant and then visit Country Tonight for a 3 p.m. matinee. Cost is $40 and the deadline is Friday, March 18. Info: Janice White, 5480326. On May 7, the Heiskell Community Center will be holding its annual Plant and Rummage Sale. For the April seniors program, Emory Family Practice will have folks on hand to discuss diabetes, and the Orange Pearl Salon and Spa will be available to check feet. A traditional Easter lunch of ham and all the trimmings will be served. The May meeting will be a seniors safety program by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. There will be a meeting tonight (March 14) at 6:30 at the center for Heiskell residents interested in organizing a Neighborhood Watch. The Heiskell Community Center’s summer fundraiser, Beans and Bluegrass, is scheduled for July 16.

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Earl thankful to find Bible Dr. Charles Earl, associate pastor at Beaver Dam Baptist Church, has claimed the Bible that was found and turned in to the Shopper office. Earl had conducted a funeral service and placed his Bible on the top of his car. He forgot to pick it up before driving off. Fortunately, someone found it and turned it in. Earl would like to say “thank you” to the individual who found his Bible. Photo by Ruth White

Kickoff to Dogwood Arts Festival “Dogwood After Dark,” the official kickoff party for the Dogwood Arts Festival, will be held 7-10 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at Latitude 35 on Market Square. Guests are encouraged to show their creativity by dressing “with attitude” for the event. Tickets are $75. Tickets: www. dogwoodarts.com or 637-4561.

Northside Kiwanis to hold pancake jamboree The Kiwanis Club of Northside Knoxville will hold its 39th annual Pancake Jamboree and Bake Sale 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at St. John’s Lutheran Church (on North Broadway at Emory Place). Proceeds benefit the club’s service fund for community projects primarily focused on children. A family ticket (for four) is $10. Tickets can be purchased from any club member or by calling Jake Mabe at 922-4136.

Donate blood, save lives Medic Regional Blood Center has issued an emergency need for blood. The sole provider for 21 counties and 27 area hospitals struggles to meet the demand for area patients. All types are needed, especially O positive, O negative, A negative and B negative. Donors can donate at a community drive or one of two fi xed sites: 1601 Ailor Avenue and 11000 Kingston Pike in Farragut. Blood drives in your area: ■ 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, Bank East, 8845 Kingston Pike, bloodmobile. ■ 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, Rush Fitness in Farragut, inside the basketball court. ■ 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, Food City at South Grove Mall, bloodmobile. ■ 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, Johnson Bible College, bloodmobile. ■ 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 17, Crown College, 1700 Beaver Creek Dr., inside the Great Hall. ■ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, March 18, St. Mary’s Health Systems, 900 E. Oak Hill Ave., inside the Emerald room.

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A-10 • MARCH 14, 2011 • HALLS/FOUNTAIN CITY SHOPPER-NEWS ■ Bethel Baptist Church, will host a golf tournament fundraiser 1 p.m. Friday, April 8, at Three Ridges Golf Course. Proceeds from the event will benefit church members’ mission trips to Ukraine. To register: 216-5721.

Music services ■ New Beverly Baptist Church will host Michael and Delilah, who will sing favorite gospel songs 6 p.m. Sunday, March 20. A love offering will be taken. Info/directions: 546-0001 or www.NewBeverly.org. ■ Shepherd of the Hills Baptist Church, 400 East Beaver Creek Dr., will host the New Calvary Echoes in concert 10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 27. Free admission.

Cornerstone hosts chili fundraiser Cornerstone Worship Center pastor Tommy Gass serves up a bowl of chili during a fundraising event to benefit the building fund. Cornerstone is located at 6570 McLane off Brown Gap Road. Info: 582-5911 or visit the website at www.cornerstoneworship.com. Photos by Ruth White

Central Baptist Church Faith at Work mission team members Nancy DeCosta, Elizabeth West, Debby Moore, Gail Kitts, Jane Myers, Judy Weber, Elaine Womack, and Mary Sue Miller with the Valentine treats they served to teachers and staff members at Central High School for Valentine’s Day. Photo submitted

Revivals ■ Community Baptist Church will hold revival services beginning 6 p.m. Sunday, March 27 and at 7 p.m. Monday to Wednesday, March 28-30. Evangelists will be the Rev. Mike Viles and the Rev. Tim Inklebarger. Special singers will be the Bethel Youth Choir, the Berry Family, Josh Collins, Haley Brooks and the Community Baptist Church Youth Choir.

Central Baptist brings Valentines to teachers The Faith at Work Ministry Team from Central Baptist Church Fountain City hosted a Valentine Dessert Treat Event for the faculty and staff at Central High School on Feb. 14. A variety of cupcakes, fruit fondue, nuts, and spiced tea and coffee provided by several church members were served during the lunch periods. Each teacher registered for the drawing to win one of the two Valentine floral ar-

rangements donated by Fountain City Florist and Petree’s Flowers. Central Baptist has partnered with Central High School, and the Faith at Work team has been active in its efforts to let the faculty and staff know how much they are appreciated and loved by the church and community. The team is making plans to host a picnic lunch on April 14.

Senior programs ■ Black Oak Heights Baptist Church, 405 Black Oak Drive., will begin a Bible study class for seniors without a partner 9:30 a.m. each Sunday in the church gymnasium. The Rev. Dr. William “Bill” Justice will lead the class. Info: 577-7130 or e-mail wg_justice@ comcast.net.

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It was sad to see Judge Richard Baumgartner resign from office last week. He fell into the snare of illicit painkillers. I worked with Richard to establish the county’s drug court several years ago. The drug court has worked Mike Slaughter auctions off a cake at the chili supper to raise funds well and it’s still working. for a new building for members of Cornerstone Worship Center. None of us is above the law. Last week the Halls and Fountain City communities lost four stalwart members. June Glasscock served generations of students and parents as secretary (and

Debbie Overholt belonged to Tazewell Pike Church of God. She leaves daughter, Mary Lou Venessa; grandson, NathanSpecial services Horner iel; and mother, Helen. news@ShopperNewsNow.com Chris Kirkpatrick led a ■ House Mountain Baptist Church, 8621 Washington busy and cheerful life, servPike in Corryton, will present ing as pianist at Third Creek “Going Beyond Simulcast” Baptist until two years ago. wise woman) at Brickey Elfeaturing Priscilla Shirer and ementary School. A charter She also played piano for Anthony Evans 7 p.m. Friday, anyone who needed it and member of Central Baptist April 1, and 9:15 a.m. Saturday, Fountain City, she now joins her playing was wonderful. April 2. Admission is $10. TickBen Beckham was with her husband, Charles. She ets are available at Fairview Baptist, Bethel Baptist, Clear leaves sons James (Judy) Star Sales for more than 40 Springs Baptist, Graveston and Charles Mark (Cindy), years. He loved life, his famBaptist and House Mountain grandchildren, friends and a ily and especially his grandBaptist Churches. Info: www. wonderful legacy of service. kids. Ben will be missed. hmbchurch.org or 688-4521.

John Maxwell to speak at KFL John Maxwell will be the guest speaker for the Knoxville Fellowship Luncheon at noon Tuesday, March 15. John Maxwell The KFL is a group of Christian men and women that meets weekly at the Golden Corral in Powell.

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Community services ■ The One Call Club will sponsor “Caring for Your Parents,” a seminar designed to educate and empower caregivers 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 27, at Faith UMC, 1120 Dry Gap Pike. Info: 688-1000.

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■ Shepherd of the Hills Baptist Church, 400 East Beaver Creek Dr., will host a women’s bible study 10 a.m. Saturday, March 19. Beth Moore’s DVD “Praying God’s Word” will be discussed. Info: 947-7151.

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■ The United Methodist Men of Faith UMC, 1120 Dry Gap Pike, will host its annual hot tamale dinner 5-7 p.m. Saturday, March 19. Admission is free. Info: 688-1000 or visit www.faithseekers.org. ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Hwy, is looking for crafters to participate in a craft fair 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9, in the family life center. Spaces are $20 with a table and two chairs included. Only original, handcrafted items will be sold. Info: E-mail Julie at julie-graham@comcast.net or call the church at 690-1060.

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Mardi Growl is a howl on Gay Street Emily Hill from Making Faces paints a pretty picture on the cheek of Cymone Cox.

Young-Williams Animal Center hosted the fourth annual Mardi Growl parade March 5 on Gay Street during a chilly, rainy afternoon. Although the weather may have frizzed some tails and made for great puddles to drink from, dogs from all over Tennessee walked the parade route dressed in everything from green beads and feathers to daisy covered rain coats. Little Brown Dog (LBD), now known as Sasha Brown, made an appearance as the Grand Marshal of the parade. The dog was rescued last year and became a national celebrity after being dragged behind a previous owner’s truck and suffering serious injuries. North Knoxville cutie Brianna Clemons waits somewhat paAll proceeds raised during the event benefitted Young- tiently for the parade to start during Mardi Growl on Gay Street. Photos by S. Barrett Williams’ pet adoption efforts. Info: www.knoxpets.org.

Ruffles and Cleo strut their stuff in the Mardi Growl parade. They drove over from Nashville with their mom, Sarah Satterwhite.

SCHOOL NOTES Central High ■ The CHS Band festival preview concert is 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, in the school auditorium.

Gibbs High ■ Project Graduation will be held 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at the North Side YMCA, 7609 Maynardville Hwy. in Halls. It will be a special celebration for the Class of 2011 to hang out with friends, enjoy games and activities, food, drawings for door prizes and more, all in an alcohol and drug-free environment.

Gresham Middle ■ The PTSA is hosting a campaign to “Stack the Amps” for a new sound system in the gym and school auditorium. Anyone interested in making a donation can contact the school, 689-1430.

Halls High ■ The Symphonic Band will have mandatory rehearsal 6-9 p.m. Monday, March 21. Eighth grade open house (for rising 9th graders) is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, in the middle school auditorium. High school tours and faculty visits will be available. Dance team parent meeting is 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 24, in the commons. Choral department will present “The Secret Garden” 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 25-26, in the middle school auditorium. Cheerleading sign-ups will run through Thursday, March 24. Interested candidates may contact Cheri Duncan at cheri.duncan@knoxschools. org to sign up or stop by her classroom. Middle school candidates may sign up with Chauncie Bower at HMS. All girls will need a current physi-

cal, notarized medical release, insurance card, and media release. These forms can be found on the cheer page. Mandatory parent meeting is 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 28, in the commons.

Ritta Elementary ■ The clinic is in need of pants and new underwear for boys and girls.

Sterchi ■ School-wide rummage sale, Saturday, March 26.

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semble finished third in the preliminaries with a score of 83.95. Competing against 17 other schools, this put the Halls group in third place going into finals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a pretty good number to get this time of year. And they go in reverse order during finals. So we knew weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d (perform) third from the end.â&#x20AC;? Halls is hosting a Carolina Indoor Performance Association competition soon and will compete with 59 groups at the Scholastic A world championships in April. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have schools represented from California, New Jersey, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and even a couple of groups from Canada and Europe.â&#x20AC;? Baumgardner says the high ranking will get the ensemble on the radar of other groups. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be going to the Internet, because we all do it, and saying, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;OK, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s this Halls High?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;? Ensemble members are: Snare: Tyler Kennedy, Zach Kennedy, Daniel Del Moro, Derrick Roe; Tenor: Austin Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, Danny Splane; Bass drum: Andrew Neighbor, Matt Swindle, Melissa Gheen, Tyler Collier, Justin Splane; Cymbals: Matthew Holt, Shelby McCurry, Jayme Needham, Bryan Potts, Helen Wilds; Bells/chimes: Alan Sharpe; Vibes: Andrew Dixon, Brianna Stock, Sierra Knighten; Xylophone: Logan Smith; Marimba: Eli Little, Jordan Brown, Gabe Hanas, Will Duncan; Synthesizer: Cody Caprio, Rebecca Neighbor; Bass guitar: Westyn Sharp; Drum set: Jacob Meighan; Aux. percussion: Justin Primm and Andy Cummings.

HALLS/FOUNTAIN CITY SHOPPER-NEWS • MARCH 14, 2011 • A-13

Central Bobcats

Joe Hassell is Central coach Helton tells players: ‘I didn’t quit you’ By Betty Bean The Central High School administration announced last Monday that the school’s new head football coach is Joe Hassell, 35, a Halls Joe Hassell High biology teacher who has been an assistant coach at Halls or Central for a number of years. The day before, the school held a belated football banquet to honor the 2010 team.

Former coach Joel Helton, who was forced out of his job last fall after Knox County Schools administrators announced that he had been accused of intimidating a female student with a stick, did not attend the banquet. It is unclear whether he was extended an invitation or if there were conditions attached. Helton, who was cleared of the original charge (the mother of the student in question told the ShopperNews that her daughter did not make a complaint against Helton, but simply asked to be transferred to a different class), was transferred to Farragut High School. Superintendent James McIntyre said Helton will never coach in Knox County again. The day of the banquet,

Helton wrote his players a letter apologizing for not being there “to shake your hand and give you a hug one last time.” He said he understood “… that Central football wants to move in a different direction and I am not part of that. “I also want you to know and understand that I did not quit you. I would never have walked out on my team unless forced to. … Sometimes life is not fair, but when you get knocked down, get up, dust yourself off and hit them harder next Students at Shannondale Elementary School get ready for Mardi Gras fun at the school’s benefit time. Enjoy your banquet, celebration Saturday, March 26. Photo submitted have fun and play hard next year. Again, I love you come and have fun while The Foundation will allow and you will forever hold a raising money for a great the PTO to focus on the curspecial place in my heart school. rent “operational” budget of because you will always be Auction items include on-going needs it provides part of the last team that I sports memorabilia from to the school. In previous will ever coach.” UT coaches, Peyton Man- years, the Shannondale PTO By Ruth White has carried the burden of ning and Shannondale’s The Shannondale Elraising funds to bring new now most famous alumnus ementary Foundation is – Trevor Bayne, recent Day- technology to the school, in planning the party of the addition to the large amount tona 500 winner. year and you don’t have to of money already commitIf you received an invitabe a Shannondale family ted to the school. to attend this great event. tion in the mail, send in your Funds raised through the payment and the names of The event is open to anyone those attending (so they will benefit and foundation will in Knoxville who supports be registered, with a bidder help purchase a new porpublic education and wants number) before Thursday, table science lab with new to have a fun night out. March 17. If you did not re- equipment for all grades to The benefit will be held ceive an invitation and you utilize; a classroom com7-10 p.m. Saturday, March would like to attend, contact puter upgrade program 26, at the Knoxville Empo- Todd Moore, tmoore24@ in which each year, classrium Center for Arts & Cul- utk.edu, or call the school, rooms for two grade levels ture and will boast a Mardi 689-1465. will receive a new computer Gras theme with music, At the end of summer to ensure a new computer dancing, hors d’ouvres, bev- 2010, a group of dedicat- for each classroom every erages and a live auction of ed parents, led by Tracie three years; and personnel special items. Sanger, decided to establish position(s) to allow up to 30 Attire for the evening is a new 501 (c)(3) organiza- hours per week of teaching whatever you feel comfort- tion dedicated solely to aca- assistant time to help with able in – blue jeans, khakis, demic excellence at Shan- students in small groups or dress. The main thing is to nondale Elementary School. individually if necessary.

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Every day is Groundhog Day Bill Cameron named Fountain City Elementary teacher of year Bill Cameron has been a teacher for five short years. In that time he has made a big impact on little lives at Fountain City Elementary. While a student at Central High, Cameron was interested in sign language and drama. This interest led him to a job at the Knoxville Theatre for the Deaf. He later worked at the Tennessee School for the Deaf and “lived” there for 13 years before moving to Atlanta, where he worked in a special needs day care. The death of his grandmother brought Cameron back to Knoxville and he continued his work with deaf students by interpreting for the hearing impaired for Knox County Schools. While working in one of the schools, teachers recognized Cameron’s passion for teaching and knew that he belonged in his own classroom. Cameron enrolled in the University of Tennessee and received his education degree. Once hired to teach, he thought he wanted to teach 3rd grade, but the principal at his school had another grade in mind for Cameron – kindergarten. In kindergarten, kids are genuine in what they do and say. Cameron treats his students as humans to be respected and he teaches them to respect others from day one. Every day in Cameron’s class is Groundhog Day.

‘Clean Out Your Drawers’ for Goodwill Goodwill IndustriesKnoxville Inc. has teamed up with Hanes apparel to launch Clean Out Your Drawers, a campaign to encourage people to donate responsibly. To participate, visit any local Goodwill store and take a photo of yourself in front of the Hanes donation boxes or posters while making your donation, then upload your photo to www. facebook.com/hanes for a chance to win prizes. All proceeds from donations will enable Goodwill to provide job training and rehabilitation services to individuals with barriers to competitive employment. Info: www. facebook.com/hanes.

Fountain City Elementary kindergarten teacher Bill Cameron gives his class signal “Whoop-Di-Do Caribou.” When the signal is given, students in Cameron’s class know to get still and listen up. Photo by Ruth White “There are no surprises here. It’s routine, routine, routine.” He looks at his students with a different lens and sees each as a reader and a writer from the first day of class. The classroom is filled with environmental print that students “read” every day. They are encouraged to write about what they know the best – themselves – because kindergarten is “all about me.” As his first class prepares to finish their years at Foun-

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Brown gets glimpse into politics Gibbs student spends day as senate page By Ruth White Joshua Brown has been called “ambitious” by some. The Gibbs High School 9th grade student is ambitious and hopes one day to be the president of the United States. “My grandmother always told me to shoot for the moon. If I didn’t reach it, at least I would land in the stars,” he said.

Gibbs Eagles He became interested in politics in the 6th grade when his dad, Greg, encouraged him to stay up on current events. “He taught me

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month when he was invited to spend the day with Speaker Pro Tempore Jamie Woodson. The former BETA Club president at Holston Middle first met Woodson in 2009 when she and then-Gov. Phil Bredesen visited the school. Woodson was impressed with Brown and invited him to get an inside look into government as a page. His day was very busy and he describes it as “a perfect day.” He was able to hear Speaker Pro Tempore Jamie a huge piece of legislation Woodson and Gibbs High on health care reform, was student Joshua Brown on the present when the PTSA was Senate floor. Photo submitted presented with a proclamation, and attended meetings that being aware of what is involving education and going on in our world is im- transportation issues. portant.” As he continues to reach Joshua got an up-close for the moon, Joshua Brown and personal look into gov- will definitely shine like a ernment and politics last star.

current 5th-7th graders. Info: Jeff Taylor, 765-2119. ■ Players needed for Halls Storm 14U baseball team’s spring/summer season. Local tournament play. Info: 3843349 or 679-3851.

■ Spring Break Hitting Camp with coach Larry Simcox, 10 a.m. to noon Monday and Tuesday, March 14-15, at Diamond Baseball-Simcox Academy for ages 9-14. Info: 5679082, e-mail larrysimcox@ charter.net or visit www. diamondbaseballtn.com. ■ Baseball tournament, Friday through Sunday, March 18-20, Halls Community Park. Open to all, 6U-14U. Info: 992-5504 or e-mail hcpsports@msn.com.

■ Sign-ups at Inskip Ballpark noon to 2 p.m. every Saturday in March for ages 4-14, baseball and softball. Fee is $65 and includes a shirt and hat. Teams of up to six are welcome and siblings get a price break. Info: 742-9911 or 740-5840.

■ Chris Newsom Preseason Classic, Monday, March 28, through Sunday, April 3, Halls Community Park. 5U-14U, drafted rec teams only. 9925504 or e-mail hcpsports@ msn.com.

■ Spring recreational lacrosse sign-ups for Knox Youth Sports, ages 9-14, excluding high school students. Games at Lakeshore Park. Guaranteed playing time, season from March 26 to May 21. Info: e-mail kyswc@aol.com or call 584-6403.

■ The second annual Coach Rusty Bradley QuarterbackReceiver Clinic will be held 6-7 p.m. Monday, March 28, and Monday, April 4, at Christian Academy of Knoxville for

■ Spring recreational baseball sign-ups for Knox Youth Sports, ages 3-12. T-ball, coach pitch and player pitch. Games at Lakeshore Park. Guaranteed playing time, season from

early April through early June. Info: e-mail kyswc@aol.com or call 584-6403. ■ Spring recreational softball sign-ups for Knox Youth Sports, ages 7-12. Games at Lakeshore Park. Guaranteed playing time, season from early April through late May. Info: e-mail kyswc@aol.com or call 584-6403. ■ Three players needed to fill Cherokee 11U team’s spring roster. Will play in the Knoxville area and possibly two out of town tournaments. Info: Rex, 765-0306. ■ Open registration for additional CYF football teams based at CAK for 7-, 8-, 9- and 10-year-olds. Teams will play in AFC and NFC divisions. Rosters capped when full. Info: Jeff Taylor, 765-2119. ■ Three players needed for 12u traveling team. Info: 466-0927. ■ One pitcher or first baseman is needed for Naturals 12U roster. Info: 742-9911 or email cardinal22899@tds.net.

Cinderella’s Closet Helping others feel like a princess By Ruth White Gibbs High counselor Mary Kathryn Roberts has wanted to open a prom closet for some time but never had the help to get it organized. This year, a student and member of the Gibbs Fashion Club stepped up and helped Roberts open the closet doors. Cinderella’s Closet is a project at Gibbs High that allows girls who don’t have a dress or the means to purchase one to feel like a princess on prom night. “With gas prices inching closer to $4 a gallon, I don’t want students to have to choose between filling up their car and attending prom,” said Roberts. “Prom night is one of those wonderful high school memories that everyone should have the opportunity to experience.” Many individuals have loaned or donated formal gowns to the closet. Dresses of all sizes are accepted. Several bridesmaids’ dresses have been donated and members of the Fashion Club have selected them to embellish and jazz up for the big night. Anyone interested in donating or loaning a gently used formal dress (or two) to Cinderella’s Closet can

Gibbs High guidance counselor Mary Kathryn Roberts shows one of many formal dresses received for Cinderella’s Closet. Photo by Ruth White

contact Roberts at 689-9130 ext. 1417 or via e-mail at mk.roberts@knoxschools. org. The closet is also ac-

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Writing course begins this week Don Williams, columnist, blogger and founding editor of “New Millennium Writings,” will teach a six-week course Tuesdays beginning 7 p.m. March 15, at Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike. Cost is $150, with the first night being a free trial. Sliding scale rates are available. Info: 428-0389 or e-mail donwilliams7@charter.net.

March exhibit at Titanic Museum The Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge will present an exhibit on the life of Harland and Wolf engineer Thomas Miller, who helped build the Titanic and was also one of its passengers. Miller’s great granddaughter Susie Miller will greet visitors Saturday through Wednesday, March 19-23. Museum opens 9 a.m. every day. Tickets: www.titanicpigeonforge. com or 800-381-7670.

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Southern Stitching comes to Halls

Tom Walker of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office will be the speaker at the Halls Business and Professional Association’s membership meeting at noon Tuesday, March 15, at Beaver Brook Country Club. Walker will speak about crime here in Halls and what business owners can do about it. All are invited. Lunch is $10.

If you need custom logos for business or team, embroidery services, screen printing or unique gift ideas, check out the selection at Southern Stitching and Design. The shop is located at 6665 Maynardville Pike near Domino’s Pizza, and owner Wendy Smith is on hand to help pick the perfect item. Southern Stitching offers items such as flip flops, bags, watches, reusable cups, shirts and more. The shop is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Info: 851-9901.

Veterans Outreach Program There will be a Veterans Outreach Program from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church, 9132 Kingston Pike. Veterans will receive free assistance in filing claims for disability compensation, health care benefits, burial benefits, survivors’ benefits and more. Info: Linda Bailey, 694-7102; Don Samuels, 741-2931; or call 215-5639.

Wendy Smith shows some of the items available for customization at Southern Stitching and Design. Photo by Ruth White

Property transfer slow The local real estate market continued its normal winter decline last month, as both property transfers and mortgage lending posted numbers below those recorded in January. For the month ending on Monday, Feb. 28, the Register’s office processed 456 property sales in Knox County, representing an aggregate land value of approximately $81 million. This activity indicated a decline from the 494 sales recorded in January, as well as the 483 posted last February. Almost $98 million worth of real property changed hands in January. February is historically the slowest month of the year for the real estate market due to several factors. The shortened calendar, the mid-winter weather and the Presidents Day holiday all weigh on February’s ability to produce big numbers. It is notable that the amount of money loaned against property in February was right at $200 million, which was a decrease of about $55 million from January, and some $100 million below the December lending levels. Mortgage rates have spiked somewhat in recent months after falling to historic lows last fall. The “tightness” of the lending market may also be an extenuating factor. The largest transfer of the month was the sale of the Washington Ridge Apartments. The complex located off Washington Pike near the Alice Bell community sold for just under $11 million. The largest mortgage deal re-

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Volunteers needed for egg hunt

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Fort Sumter Cemetery seeks bids Fort Sumter Community Cemetery will be taking bids for mowing and landscaping services for the remainder of 2011. A prebid meeting will be held 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, at the cemetery. If unable to attend, call 660-6949 to make arrangements to pick up a bid package. Bids must be returned by March 29.

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March 14, 2011

HEALTH & LIFESTYLES NEWS FROM FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Fort Sandersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; New Center for Advanced Medicine Building Open Patients and visitors to Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center are seeing the hospital in a whole new light. The facility recently opened the state-of-the-art Fort Sanders Center for Advanced Medicine at 1819 Clinch Ave. The modern 150,000-squarefoot structure, featuring stunning mountain views, is designed to house three levels of physician ofďŹ ces. Three medical practices have already moved into the new building. Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics (TOC) is located in suite 100, with MRI and physical therapy services nearby in suite 106. Premier Surgical Associatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; new home is suite 200, while Internal Medicine practitioner Dr. Ashok Bhandari is located in suite 213. A two-level garage below the building adds 300 additional parking spaces to the Fort Sanders Regional campus and provides convenient, safe covered access to the new medical building. Inside the Center for Advanced Medicine, an open threestory, 6,000-square-foot atrium area connects the new structure to the existing Fort Sanders hospital. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The beautiful atrium is a highlight of the new structure,â&#x20AC;? explains Fort Sanders President and CEO Keith N. Altshuler. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our patients and visitors really enjoy the sunny, family-friendly space.â&#x20AC;? Adjacent to the atrium area on the lower level is a gourmet coffee and sandwich shop offering selections from Starbucks. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a convenient place for guests to relax and recharge while visiting Fort Sanders Regional. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope the atmosphere is warm, inviting and comfortable,â&#x20AC;? says Altshuler. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know want visitors and patients to have an excellent experience here.â&#x20AC;?

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Above: The new Fort Sanders Center for Advanced Medicine is located at 1819 Clinch Avenue and connected to Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. At left: The spacious entrance to the Center for Advanced Medicine building includes a two-story lobby with mountain views from Clinch Avenue. The $60 million Center for Advance Medicine is constructed with room for expansion and the addition of hospital services. The building is the future home of Summit Medical Group, Knoxville Heart Group, Knoxville Gastrointestinal Specialists, Fort Sanders Center for Digestive Disorders and Physiciansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Surgery Center of Knoxville. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our goal at Fort Sanders is always to deliver the most advanced and comprehensive health care to the people of East Tennessee,â&#x20AC;? says Altshuler. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We believe our continued effort to enhance our medical facility and technology demonstrates our commitment to excellent care.â&#x20AC;?

A medical center might not be the ďŹ rst place that comes to mind when you think of ďŹ ne dining, but the Allspice CafĂŠ, located on the lower level of Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, offers a daily variety of gourmet fare that is both delicious and healthy. Much of the scrumptious cuisine available in Allspice CafĂŠ is created by hospital staff nutritionists. There are four categories of healthbased meals available. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fitâ&#x20AC;? meal is low in fat, calories, cholesterol and sodium. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vegetarianâ&#x20AC;? meal contains no meat, ďŹ sh, poultry or shellďŹ sh, but may contain eggs or dairy. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Super Foodsâ&#x20AC;? meal is focused on foods that provide known health beneďŹ ts because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re rich in health-boosting vitamins and antioxidants which may help prevent disease. And the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whole Grainâ&#x20AC;? meal offers selections made with whole grain wheat, corn rice and others. The Allspice CafĂŠ always offers a soup and salad bar and specialty foods like burgers, pizzas and soups. The Allspice CafĂŠ serves Fort Sandersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; patients and visitors, but is also open to the public. To hear daily cafeteria menu items, call the Allspice CafĂŠ menu line at 865-541-3166.

Renovated Emergency Area Designed to Enhance Patient Experience Along with the new Center for Advanced Medicine medical building, Fort Sanders Regional has also recently introduced a renovated Emergency Department entrance and lobby area. The new Emergency entrance is located in a safe, cul-de-sac driveway, just above the corner of 19th Street and Laurel Avenue. Convenient, designated parking for Emergency patients is just steps away from the entrance area. Once inside, Emergency patients and their families are welcomed by staff at three new greeting stations. The freshly modern lobby also includes spacious new triage and discharge areas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The lobby and registration areas are open and more visible to staff members,â&#x20AC;? says Benny Lucas, Fort Sanders Regional Emergency Department Manager. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our goal is to improve the ďŹ&#x201A;ow of patients. We want your visit to our Emergency

The renovated Fort Sanders Emergency Department features a larger, modern lobby and new registration area. Department to be as easy and efďŹ cient as possible.â&#x20AC;? The comfort of patient families is also enhanced with amenities such as ďŹ&#x201A;at-screen television, and a gourmet coffee and sandwich shop nearby.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We realize no one ever wants to go the emergency room,â&#x20AC;? explains Lucas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope that the warm, inviting atmosphere will be comforting to you and your family while youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here.â&#x20AC;? Despite the beautiful new dĂŠ-

cor, the staff and physicians of Fort Sanders Emergency Department are as committed as ever to providing the very best care for our patients. Three emergency areas are designed to serve you best: a Priority Care Center for quick assessment and treatment for patients with nonlife-threatening emergencies; our Trauma/ Critical Care Area for patients with life-threatening emergencies; and the Emergency Treatment Area for patients who need quick help with medical emergencies including obstetrics/gynecology, orthopedic and psychiatric problems, which may not be life threatening but still require emergency care. To reduce your waiting time, Fort Sanders Emergency Department features bedside registration, a computerized patient tracking system, radiology services inside the Emergency area, and close ac-

cess Surgery, Intensive Care and other vital parts of the hospital. As a Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center, Fort Sanders Emergency Department also specializes in reducing, and potentially reversing, the effects of stroke. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re proud of our tradition of excellence at Fort Sanders and excited about the future,â&#x20AC;? says hospital president and CEO Keith N. Altshuler. Both the renovated Emergency Department and the adjacent $60 million new Center for Advance Medicine medical building are designed with patient and visitor comfort in mind. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want patients, visitors and their families to have an excellent experience when you visit Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center,â&#x20AC;? says Altshuler. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re excited to be able to continue to provide the best health care available to the people of East Tennessee.â&#x20AC;?

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May the Force be with you

Subs and minis Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding (STAR) in Lenoir City has teamed up with Jersey Mike’s Subs, 150 Lovell Rd., for a “month of giving” during March.

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STAR and customers will receive free chips and a drink with their donation. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 26, the mini animals of STAR’s “Minis in Motion” program will also be at Jersey Mike’s for a meet and greet. Come out to see Honey, Flash and Hodie. Everyone is invited. Info: www. rideatstar.org or 988-4711.

Homer’s Odyssey New York Times’ bestselling author Gwen Cooper will discuss her book “Homer’s Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Customers can make a Tale” 7:30 p.m. Thursday, donation to STAR by pur- March 17, at Pellissippi State chasing Jersey Mike’s Silly Community College on HarBandz for $5. All proceeds din Valley Road. Admission from the Silly Bandz go to is free.

Critter Tales

STAR’s miniature donkey, Hodie, will be greeting fans at Jersey Mike’s Saturday, March 26. Photo submitted

Cooper will discuss life lessons she’s learned from Homer, the blind cat she adopted that can catch flies on his tongue in mid-air. After rescuing him from certain death, Cooper has discovered many ways Homer has saved her, as well. Info: 694-6708.

Meet Jolly Rancher, a twoyear old male orange tabby who loves to sleep on high perches and look down at the action. As long as he has a family to call his own he should be quite happy. Jolly is available for adoption at Young-Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division Street. The main center is open to visitors 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Young-Williams Animal Village, 6400 Kingston Pike, is open noon to 6 p.m. every day. See all of YoungWilliams Animal Center’s adoptable animals at www. knoxpets.org.

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Weaver family seeks Smith The Weaver family of 1130 Raccoon Valley Road, Lot 18, is trying to get in touch with Scott Smith, an old friend. They ask that he stop by their home or call 745-1081.

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error of our ways. Content at first to turn the thing on and off, Daniel eventually started whacking the furniture, and later us, with his Jedi weapon. Patience started to wear thin. Then, a few months ago, I hit upon an idea. A new rule went into effect. Daniel could only whack at people who also had lightsabers. We brought the high-end models down from their shelf, and the games began. Daniel would whack his lightsaber against his opponent’s and yell, “Hiyah!” at each thrust. He loves this game, battling his father and me up and down our hallway, switching sides at the drop of a hat. He calls himself “Jedi Daniel Sky-

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walker,” and me “Jedi Princess Leia.” My son, flattery will get you everywhere. Lately, Daniel has started developing tactics. Taking advantage of his size, he runs right under our guards and whacks our ankles. Then, last week, Daniel’s lightsaber had had enough. Subjected to too much hard time, it gave up the ghost and had to be retired. When we had some spending money, Zac took Daniel to Walmart to pick out replacement. He laid all the choices out in front of Daniel and asked which one he wanted. To Zac’s chagrin, Daniel picked the red one, Darth Vader’s lightsaber. “Are you sure you don’t want the green one? It’s Luke Skywalkers,” Zac reasoned. “No. Want red one,” Daniel replied. Today, lightsabers. Tomorrow, intergalactic domination.

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INCREDIBLE LOG HOME FOR SALE approx. 1 hour from Knoxville, includes 5 acres, property never been lived in. Includes 2 BR, 2 full BA & huge great room with vaulted ceiling. Priced for immediate sale at $129,900 or make offer. Call John Verdeaux at 865-851-0181

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I may have mentioned at some point that my husband and I are sci-fi geeks. Daniel was fascinated early on by the “Star Wars” movies, and who can blame him? All those flashing lights, acrobatics and space ships, all that daring-do, it’s just captivating. My husband has two Force FX lightsabers, one a replica of Luke’s homemade saber from “Return of the Jedi,” and the other a replica of the one Obi Wan gave Luke in “A New Hope.” In lay terms, that’s the green one and the blue one. These have full-length hard plastic “blades” with realistic light effects and sound when you whack things with them. They’re built to withstand light dueling. Daniel has always liked to hold and play with these things, until one day last spring we bought him his own smaller, toy store brand lightsaber, the kind with the colored plastic blade that telescopes out. We quickly realized the

1 BR, less than 1 min. to Interstate or Broadway, no pets. Water furn. $350/mo. 865-604-7537 DUPLEX, Holston Hills, 1 BR, W/D conn, lovely setting w/deck, water incl. Nice, quiet. Priv. dr. $450/mo. 865-556-9257 LARGE, CLEAN 23BR/2BA apt in Old North Knox off Cecil Ave. Central A/C, W/D hookup, yard, private parking. Credit refs & dep req'd. No smoking, no pets. $595/mo. 522-7552

Saturday, March 26 at 10:30 a.m. 3BR Brick Home, 10.61 Acres Approximately 2,600 heated sq. ft. rancher, kitchen w/ built-in appliances, living rm., den w/FP, 2BR upstairs & 1BR downstairs, 2BA, partially ﬁnished bsmt., large utility rm., CHA, serviced by utility water, sewer nearby, large 2-car detached garage, out buildings.

Open House Sunday, March 20 from 2-5 p.m. Directions: From Maynardville, travel N on Hwy. 33 to R on Hwy. 61 E, 0.4/mile to property on left.

Terms: 10% Buyers Premium – 10% deposit sale day. Balance due in 30 days with deed at closing. Purchaser has 10-day inspection period for lead based paint beginning 03/16/11.

For more info: 992-4460 or www.dyersold.com

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Houses - Unfurnished 74 Business Equipment 133 Farmer’s Market 150 Boats Motors WEST, 3 BR, 2 BA, OFFICE FURN beaucentral H&A, appls, tiful cherry, 10 pcs. nice neighborhood, Buy one or all. For $575/mo. 938-1653 info 865-898-1400 KNX746584 WEST, Exec home, 4 br, 2 1/2 ba, 2 car gar, 1207 Winglet Ln, Store Equipment 133b 37922. $1550/mo. 3 BR, 2 1/2 ba, 2 car 9X7 WALK in cooler gar fncd bk yard, (the cave) $1200. 8' 816 Rising Mist Ln beer box $300. Used 37922 $1325/mo. shelving 865-933-6952 865-414-0392 KNX745336

141 WEST HILLS AREA, 2 Dogs BR, 2 BA, gar., $650, $400 dep., ref., lease. Bassethound, Female, 4 yrs old, white & tan, NS, no pets. 865-981-4282 to good home. $100. Call 865-454-5643 Condo Rentals

2-STORY TOWNHOUSE, Halls area. 2 lg bdrms, 1.5baths, kit appls incl'd. W/D conn. No pets. $550/mo + $500 dd. 1-yr lease. 254-9552

Bishon Frise AKC / CKC, non-shedding, shots to date, $250$400. 865-216-5770 KNX748306 Bloodhound Puppies, 2 red males, 1 black/tan fem, CKC reg, $500. 865-209-9765 KNX744954

FARRAGUT – 2 BR, 2 BA, 1 car garage, GRIFFON approx. 1300 Sq Ft, lg. BRUSSEL Puppy, small. From laundry rm, gas FP, movie "As Good As It $1,000/mo. 865-740-0200 Gets" with Jack Nicholson), 423-539-4256 FRESHLY PAINTED KNX745964 and ready to move in! 519 Wakebridge Blvd, Powell near Doberman Pinscher, Puppies, AKC, vet I-75 and Emory chk'd, ready to go, Rd., 2BR, 2BA, 1 $450. 423-663-8276 car garage, with all KNX744918 appliances including W/D, non DOBERMANS, smokers only, small Chocolate, pets considered, 12 fixed adults. M&F, Fiesty! month lease reobo cash. Cookequired, $765/month $350 ville 931-858-4242 with $765 Sec Dep call 865-686-7926 or GERMAN SHEPHERD 865-548-6117. Puppies, AKC, 1 M, 2 F, 12 wks, $500. 865Townhouse For Rent 397-5730 ask for Karen 2 Sty townhouse, Halls KNX746230 area, 2 Lg. BRs, 1.5 BAs, kitchen appliances incl. German Shepherd Pups, AKC, Czech. bred, W/D connect., no pets, $550. 865-300-4892, $550 per mo. + $500 865-293-9215 damage dep. req., & 1 yr KNX744980 lease. 865-254-9552 German Shepherd Pups AKC, sables & Willow Place Condos black/tan, $400-$450. 2 BRS, 2 BAS, 1 car Ready now. 865-397-4105 garage , laundry KNX746094 connections, all kitchen appliances included, German Shepherd SOLID white puppies, AKC, $750/mo. $500 dep. 1 yr lease required. 254-9552 hip cert., P.O.P., 2M, 2 F, $300. 423-775-9697 KNX745998

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232 Sport Utility

261 Alterations/Sewing 303 Cleaning

HAY 4X5 orchard grass, under tarp $15, outside $10. Dandridge 865-397-7411

VISION 200 DC Bass CHEVY Suburban LT Boat 1989. Boat, 2000 htd lthr seats, SR motor, trailer, $6500/ all pwr 4WD, 3rd seat $7,200. 865-244-9315 obo. 865-387-3350 KNX748274 FORD ESCAPE XLT, SQUARE HAY BALES WELLCRAFT 1987, 23' 2005, 4 WD, metallic $3.00, barn stored, Cuddy, runs great, red fire w/lt brown mostly orchard grass. interior, exc. shape, looks good. $4,000. 423-563-5833; 423-494-1671 Call 865-922-8341 $7,800. 865-661-8473 KNX743111 KNX745274

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Daewood Forklift 6000 lb capacity, 3 stage, side shift, solid tires, will run on gravel. $5000. 865-453-9286 or 865-851-6513 KNX742648 FORD F550 DUMP TRUCK, 2000, XL, power stroke diesel, 118K mi., 7x11 steel bed, cargo cover, AM/FM, air, $15,900. 865-494-7947 SKYJACK SCISSOR LIFT, 6832, foam filled tires, $3900. 865-599-0419 KNX745468

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TAKAMINE New cond. w/orig case & small amp. $1427 or trade. MARTIN D3R w/case $750 or trade.

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CUSTOM-MADE LUMBER RACK fits Dodge Dakota 6' bed. $200. Call 922-6529.

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Pro groomer w/25 yrs exp! Small dog special: $25. 925-2761

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GARAGE SALE ThuSat March 17-19, 8a4p at 2908 Titanium Ln in Village of Beaverbrook. Name-brand clothing for all ages, HH items, Xmas items. Tons of bargains! REMODELING SALE 3/17-19, 8a-5p. Entire contents of 2 houses! Too much to mention. 7841 Embercrest Tr. in Timberline s/d, 9th house on left. Cash only. Raindates 3/24-26.

Boats Motors

Bayliner 185, 2006, 18' low hrs, garage kept, good cond. $11,500/obo. Call 865-680-8500 KNX742579

^ D.R. HILL Remodeling, 25 yrs. exp. quality work, low pricing. No job too small/lg. 387-6191.

TOYOTA CAMRY LE 1996, exc cond. AT, AC, stereo w/CD, 133k mi, $3900. Call 865-207-5852 KNX745777

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Licensed General Contractor Restoration, remodeling, additions, kitchens, bathrooms, decks, sunrooms, garages, etc. Residential & commercial, free estimates. 922-8804, Herman Love.

CHEVY Camaro 2011, blk w/white stripes, V8, auto., 430 HP, less than 5K mi, $33,000 OBO. 865-933-8765 743820

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STINGRAY 220CS 2006, 22 ft cuddy cabin, asking $16,900/b.o. 865-659-2956 KNX745636

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CHRYSLER 300M 1999, very clean, good cond., $3,000. Call 865-691-9292.

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938-4848 or 363-4848

Air Cond / Heating 301 Roofing / Siding

^ ADCOX LAWN CARE 386-1517. Low rates, satisfaction guar! Family owned/operated.

Cement / Concrete 315 Bobcat/Backhoe. Small dump truck. Small jobs welcome & appreciated! Call 688-4803 or 660-9645.

BEST QUALITY & RATES! Locally owned & operated in Gibbs. No job too big or too small! Refs avail. Mowing, trimming, mulching, weeding, cleaning, leaf removal & more! Call 719-4762 for free est.

TRACTOR, BOBCAT WORK. Driveways, plowing, disc, etc. COOPER'S BUDGET 356-1966 or 992-7615. LAWN CARE. Cheaper Free estimates! than the rest, but still the best. Aeration, mulchFencing 327 ing, mowing, trimming, fertilizing, overseeding, UPRIGHT FENCetc. Dependable, free ING, all types, free estimates. 384-5039. estimates. Licensed & insured. When you want the job done FRED'S right, call 689-1020.

Alterations/Sewing 303 ALTERATIONS BY FAITH Men women, children. Custom-tailored clothes for ladies of all sizes plus kids! Faith Koker 938-1041

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’07 Ford Explorer 4x4 16K miles, Extra c lean.............................. RAY VARNER FORDXLT LLC 592090MASTER $25,930 Ad Size 3 x 4 4c N TFN ’05 Nissan Frontier King CAB 2wd 32K miles................................................... <ec> $18,630

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'10 Ford Ford Mustang, auto,15K onlymiles 12k miles! R1089 ........................$20,900 ’06 Escapeconv,4x4, .................................................................. '10 Ford Focus SE, 4-dr, auto, over 30 mpg! B2343...................... $12,950 $17,436 '10 Ford Escape XLT, V6, 4x4, like new! DT6006B ........................... $18,950 Price includes $399 dock fee. Plus tax, tag & title WAC. Dealer retains all rebates. Restrictions may apply. See dealer for details. Prices good through next week.

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Seeding, aerating, trimming, etc. Minor mower repairs. CERAMIC TILE in- Reasonable, great refs! stallation. Floors/ 679-1161 walls/repairs. 30 yrs ^ experience, excellent work! John 938-3328 MULCHING, MOWING, trimming bushes, hauling junk. Cheaper Guttering 333 than dirt! Christianbased. Call for refs. Free estimates. 524HAROLD'S GUTTER 0475 or 789-5110 SVC. Will clean front & back $20 & ROB'S LAWNCARE. All up. Quality work, lawncare needs. 25 guaranteed. 945-2565 yrs exp! 310-1351

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GMC 2007 crew cab, 4x4, LT, red, Z71, 49K mi. loaded, nice! $22,900. 865-679-6057.

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Home Remodeling & Repairs. Painting, doors, windows, decks, bathrooms, kitchens, roofing, plumbing, laminate floors, tile. No job too small, quality work at affordable prices guaranteed. 806-5521. Licensed & Bonded

PANTERA II 1997 BASS CAT. Like new. $25,000. Phone 865-617-3414 KNX747478 SEARAY 300D, 2004, blue hull, 2 fridge, all canvas, all upgrades, great cond. $69k, 865-673-6300 KNX735617

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ARISTOCRAFT 1965 a Classic HT, 19', Merc eng, perf cond gar. kept, '94 Yamaha Waverunner, 2 seater w/trlr. Both for $7,500. 865-5736714 or 865-385-5347 KNX748165

21 yrs exp, lic'd & ins'd, refs avail, free estimates! Call Wayne at 257-7887.

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4 Wheel Drive 258

GUN SAFE - Cannon. Fits 33 rifles, $1000/obo. (paid $1800) 865-688-5177

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OMEGA ROOFING & HOME IMPRVMNT

MARK'S PLUMBING Low overhead means low cost to you! 992-0464 or 773-8575

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Everyday is an adventure!!! If you are an energetic, enthusiastic people person bring you DL and map out your road to $700-$1000 weekly success. Please call between the hours 10a-6p 865/4551365 or 423/723-9716

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MAC THE PLUMBER 806-5521

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MOBILE MOWER REPAIR. Service at your home on the spot. Make appt today! Briggs & Stratton cert. Don't wait weeks for repair! 659-1893

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For more information: Call Kristin at 215-1406 or e-mail kmanuel@cityo knoxville.org

LICENSED CAREGIVER, in-home or facility. Refs avail, reasonable rates. 637-2999 or 382-4443

LEXUS LS430 2005, black w/ all opts., low ALLEGRO 2003, 32' 2 mi, exc cond, $24,995. slides, exc. cond., 865-577-8172; 250-1585 ext. warr., $38,000. Call 865-809-6391. MERCEDES 560 SL 1988 convertible, FLEETWOOD Fiesta red w/blk int, all ^ 31', Workhorse eng., orig, soft & hard approx. 19,000 mi. tops, mint cond, Below Book @ 124k mi, $18,000 obo $22,000. 865-986-7620 865-992-0386 KNX746617 FOREST RIVER 2008 diesel pusher, 4 slides 340 Cummins, 21k mi, satellite, warr, gar $4,800 firm. $6,000 kept, many extras. invested. 865-789-3624 $125,000. 865-992-3547 747902 KNX738552 MITSUBISHI Eclipse HOLIDAY Rambler 1998, 5 spd, AC, PW, 2002, 31', 2 slides, dependable, clean, 5500 Onan gen, hyd. $4000/bo 865-803-2406 leveler, tow bar, approx. 29,800 mi. TOYOTA AVALON, $41,000. 865-386-3051 2007, beautiful 63K mi, looks/runs great $18,995. 865-300-3115 Motorcycles 238 747359

AKC, home raised, WASHER, noahs littleark.com MAYTAG good cond $100. Speed KNX748218 Queen dryer good cond. $125. 687-8547 LAB PUPS AKC BEAUTIFUL bred for HD Dyna Low Rider WANTED: NONquality. Many refs. 2006, 1450 cc, custom WORKING appliances 865-992-6853; 719-0416 black with blue flames, & scrap metal. Halls & $11,000 obo. 865-660-2265 surrounding area. Call MINIATURE John - 865-925-3820. SCHNAUZERS, AKC All males, black with low mi, like new cond white paws, 6 weeks, Games/Toys 206 $6800 firm. Serious $300. 931-510-4269. inquires only please MIN. SCHNAUZERS 865-397-3102 NKC reg., 1 F, 1 M, KAWASAKI NOMAD 8 wks. old, $350. 2005, $6200 cash. 865-236-2345 Exc. cond. 16k mi. KNX747097 865-982-2199 PEMBROKE WELSH 746205 CORGIS, avail Kawasaki Vulcan 2009 April 9th. $525. Call 500 cc, imperial red 865-435-2649 HO 5X7 DCC w/sound, metallic, pristine KNX745813 4 engines, box cars, condition, $3600/obo. track, buildings, POMERANIANS CKC 865-386-8622 scenery supplies, Cute & Adorable, KNX746276 etc. $800. 865-681-4033 shots & wormed, 6 wks. old, F $400, M $350. 423-404-4189 Collectibles 213 2006, low mi, like new puppeeperson.com cond, $5500 firm. POODLE PUPS, ORIG OIL, abstract, Serious inquiries only please. 865-397-3102 standard, cream, titled "Falling Rock" AKC, S&W UTD, $225 by Seattle artist Fran 865-257-6810 Holt. 8'1x4', oil on 238a KNX747503 wood $1500. 865-216-6171 ATV’s KNX747784 ^ PUPPIES, fawn 2002 16x80, 3 BR, 2 BA, PUG w/black masks, 1st big deck, new stor. shots & wormed, Auctions RANCHER 2004 217 bldg., in nice park. $400. 865-429-4136 $3100. 865-919-1453. $21,000 obo. 865-689-5646 KNX745186 NEXT AUCTION: 3BR, 2BA Singlewide SIBERIAN Husky AKC Tues April 5, 6pm Autos Wanted 253 Owner financing. Pups, champ lines, Cherokee Auction Co. Karns area, $613 mo. shots, $350 to $500. 10015 Rutledge Pike 865-250-4205 for info. A BETTER CASH 865-995-1386 OFFER for junk cars, Corryton, TN 37721 KNX744816 trucks, vans, running Just 10 min from or not. We also buy Manf’d Homes - Rent 86 YORKIE PUPPIES, zoo exit off I-40. junk tractor trucks & CKC, full blooded, 865-465-3164 or visit buses, aluminum 1st & 2nd shots, $350 2BR mobile home. 2 a u c t i o nz i p .c o m rims & auto batteries. nego. 865-356-6475 adults/ 2 children. No T A L 238 6 FL 5626 865-456-3500 KNX747642 pets. $400-$600/mo. 992-2444. YORKIES, black & Wanted To Buy 222 Trucks white, $250. 257 Trucking Opportunities 106 www.pups101.com 865-242-6995 WANTED: PHOTOS CUSTOM-MADE LUMKNX745031 OF old Halls Ele- BER RACK fits Dodge mentary School, esp Dakota 6' bed. $200. CDL Local Training for Werner & others. Pet Services 144 '70s & '80s. 202-6254 Call 922-6529. $975 weekly + benefits$. FORD F350 1999, dual CDL & job in 3 wks. Home Sporting Goods 223 rear wheel, 297K mi, very nice truck. weekends. No Layoffs. PET GROOMING $8100. 865-924-4597. Financial assistance avail. SHOP, wait or drop Golf Carts by Club Car, KNX744706 gas, $1300 ea. 5 to For a new career call off. Andersonville choose from. 8651-877-548-1864 Pike, Halls. 925-3154. 577-8172; 250-1585

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The City of Knoxville is oﬀering Swim Lessons, Lifeguard Training, Water Safety Instructor & Lifeguard Training Instructor Classes this spring. Positions for employment are available.

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CITY OF KNOXVILLE PARKS RED & RECREATION CROSS 747204MASTER Ad Size 2 x 2 CLASSES 4c N swim classes <ec> City of Knoxville

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FLEETWOOD pop-up Imports 262 camper, 12-ft box, sleeps 8, hot water heater, outside BMW 540I, 2002. Sport pkg, premium shower, inside toilet, sound. 39,500 miles. $5,500. 925-3154. 290 HP V8, StepSee it at : tronic trans., blue fleetwoodutah.com water metallic/gray Gulfstream Seahawk leather. Never damTT 2001 XL mod., 29' aged. All records. slps 8, slide, $9500 cash. Maintained by 615-406-0268 (Kingston) Beaman Imports. KNX743249 Cherry. $14K. Larry Benson 865-856-2791. KEYSTONE Sprinter greenback_37742@ahoo.com 5th Wheel 2004, 35 ft., 2 slide outs, 2 INFINITI G-35 2007, BA, like new cond. 2 door, exc. cond. $15,900. 423-337-1027. 1 owner, non-smkr., $18,999 obo. 865-660-3214 KNX736089

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Exp'd HOUSECLEANER Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, 1-time. Great refs! 208-5398

FORD EXPLORER 2001, AT, 235 Sport CRAFTSMAN chipper Campers 4WD, wht, 2 dr, shredder 1100 series 160k mi, good cond, engine, used once 39' 2007 Franklin, super $4,995. 865-660-4029 slide out, reg. slide $400. 865-986-7620 746839 out, washer & dryer, extras. $17,200. 931JEEP GRAND Buildings for Sale 191 510-0922 CHEROKEE 2007 KNX746480 charcoal, 4x4, 104K mi., brand new tires, Steel arch bdgs! ThouVery clean, $11,900 sands off! Spring clearobo. 423-404-5045. ance! Canceled orders, repo's. 30x35, 16x234, 25x36, others. Ltd sup- DENALI 2005 29', RK, TOYOTA RAV 4, 2006, lmt'd editions, all ply, selling for bal owed. 2 slides, CLEAN & opts, 40k mi, 4 cyl, Add'l display program LOTS OF EXTRAS, $16,500. 865-603-0909 savings. 866-352-0469 $15,200. 865-577-4796

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A CLEAN HOME BY GAIL Dependable, trustworthy, exp'd. Call 368-9649 for free est.

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CRE ATIVE L AN DSC APES Giving estimates for trimming Bradford Pears & Shrubs also leaf removal. 925-4595

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MAINT. & REPAIR HEATING & A/C Plumbing, electrical, appliances. Apts or homes. 7-day svc, low prices! 368-1668.

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AA PAINTING Int/Ext painting, staining, log homes, pressure washing. 992-4002 or 617-2228 AFFORDABLE PAINTING - interior & exterior. Free estimates. ^ 661-1479. ABC ROOFING & HOME IMPROVEMENT ALL TYPES OF PAINTING, int/ ext, special Leak repair specialist for all type roofs, gutters, coating on metal roofs. chimney repair, siding, Barn & fence painting, soffit, windows, floor 237-7788 or 688-9142. jacking. 237-7788 or 688-9142.

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COOPER'S TREE SVC Bucket truck, lot cleaning, brush pick-up, chipper. Ins'd, lg & sm jobs. 523-4206, 789-8761

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5:30-6:30 a.m. 6:30-7:30 a.m. 7:30-8:30 a.m. 9-10 a.m. 5:30-6:30 p.m. 6:30-7:30 p.m.

April 4-29 May 2-27 June 1-28* July 1-29** August 1-26

Call now and reserve your spot today! Register by the 24th of the previous month. All ďŹ tness levels welcome. Instructors will vary. Minimum six participants, maximum 20 participants per group. Groups of 10+ will be assigned a second trainer.

859-7900â&#x20AC;˘ www.Mercy.com 7540 Dannaher Drive, Powell

*Starts on Wednesday. **Starts on Friday. Excludes July 4.

(Located on the campus of Mercy North off Emory Road)

Windsor Gardens

Comeâ&#x20AC;Ślet us tr eat you lik e royalty.

ASSISTED LIVING

Nursery Nur rsery & Garden Center rsery

Windsor Gardens is an assisted living community designed for seniors who need some level of assistance in order to experience an enriched & fulďŹ lled life. Our community offers older adults personalized assistance & health care in a quality residential setting.

I-75 North

Windsor Gardens

Merchants

Comfort Inn

Days Inn

Applebeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Texaco

Central Ave.

â&#x20AC;˘ Locally Owned and Operated â&#x20AC;˘ Three Apartment Sizes â&#x20AC;˘ Three Levels of Care â&#x20AC;˘ 24 hr Nursing Onsite â&#x20AC;˘ Medication Management â&#x20AC;˘ Activities Program â&#x20AC;˘ VA BeneďŹ ts for Veterans & Widows

Stanleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greenhouse

Cedar

North Knoxvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Premier Assisted Living Community (865) 688-4840 5611 CENTRAL AVE. PIKE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED AT EXIT 108 (MERCHANTS RD.) OFF I-75 www.windsorgardensllc.com

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spring Time! Seminar Series

Shade Gardening!

FREE!

SAT., MARCH 19 10:30am with Brian Campbell

Several Varieties Of Dogwoods Annuals & Perennials Grown On Site â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Early Vegetables & Herbs Spring Blooming Shrubs & Trees

Come see us, you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be disappointed! M-F 8-6 â&#x20AC;˘ Sat 9-5 Open Sun 1-5 through June

www.StanleysGreenhouse.com

573-9591

3029 Davenport Road â&#x20AC;˘ 5 minutes from downtown

NO SALES TAX ON PLANTS! DIRECTIONS: Take I-40 James White Parkway exit. Right on Sevier Ave at end of bridge. 1 mile left on Davenport, 1 mile Stanleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on right.