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Dry Gap project nears completion Red light will be installed at intersection By Jake Mabe Knox County deputy director of engineering and public works Jim Snowden said last week that “good progress” is being made on the Dry Gap Pike construction project, which is slated to be finished at the first of April. Dry Gap Pike has reopened to through traffic. Snowden said that the traffic light, which will be placed at the redesigned intersection of Dry Gap Pike, Fountain City Road and Dante Road, is about 80 percent complete. “We still lack a few minor issues such as pull boxes, tether wires, etc., as well as KUB setting a transformer to gain power,” Snowden said. “These issues should be resolved in two to three weeks and the signal can be operational soon afterward.”
The Halls Community Lions Club celebrates its 50th anniversary. See page A-3
Big man with a big heart Central teacher Byron Booker is a finalist for 2011 Tennessee Teacher of the Year. See Betty Bean’s story on page A-14
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The Central High School Choral Music Department will present Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” April 1-10 in the school’s auditorium. Show times are 7 p.m. Tuesday, Thursdays, Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Pictured are cast members Briana Alleman, Patrick Stambaugh, Katie Bales and Andrew Spencer. This production is made possible through R&H Theatricals and The Really Useful Group Ltd. Tickets are on sale now. Info: 689-1428.
Cheating hurts (worse if you get caught) Marvin West ponders cheating in the NCAA, past and present See page A-7
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Say it ain’t so, Joe By Larry Van Guilder Law Director Joe Jarret’s legal opinion backing a resolution to bring the budgets of the fee offices and assorted clerks under the purview of County Commission has officeholders Joy McCroskey and Sherry Witt bracing for a fight that began at last week’s County Commission workshop. It continues at today’s regular commission meeting.
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Jarret says state law allows County Commission to appropriate funds for salaries and other “authorized expenses” for the fee offices provided that the officeholders turn over to the general fund all fees collected each month. The collective response of McCroskey, and Witt: “Say it ain’t so, Joe.” Commissioners Richard Briggs, Mike Hammond and Sam McKenzie are sponsoring the resolution with the enthusiastic backing of Mayor Tim Burchett, who says it’s all about “transparency.” Those familiar with the history of the trustee’s office under Mike Lowe or with Mike Padgett’s career as County Clerk wince when they hear “transparency” mentioned in con-
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nection with a fee office. Phantom employees, dubious staff “bonuses” and nepotism fueled those political machines. The imposition of term limits was a step in the right direction, Sherry Witt Cathy Quist Joy McCroskey but the old courthouse view that holding office is a right, not a privilege, lingers. “You’re talking about diminishing the powCathy Quist, Clerk of the Knox County Ju- ers of officeholders,” Witt said. venile Court, the Civil Division of General Witt’s comment expresses the fear that BurSessions Court and the Circuit Courts, is an chett – or his successor – might attempt to attorney, but it was Criminal Court Clerk Mcmicromanage the fee offices. But Dean Rice, Croskey who brandished the legal saber at Burchett’s chief of staff, points out that, if apMonday’s workshop. proved, the resolution would not take effect “How are you going to represent all of us if until FY 2012-2013, allowing ample time for we oppose this?” she asked Jarret in a preview all parties to agree on the ground rules. of lawsuits to come. The offices affected by the resolution are She erroneously added that the idea had clerks and masters of the chancery courts; “been defeated in a referendum.” The 2008 county clerk and clerks of probate, criminal, Charter amendment McCroskey referenced circuit and special courts; register of deeds; would have granted the mayor authority to ap- trustee; and general sessions and juvenile point certain offices. court clerks. McCroskey, who said a mouthful at the Trustee John Duncan and County Clerk workshop, including the complaint that the Foster Arnett have signaled their support. Last resolution would “put my employees under a Friday, Quist formally aligned with Duncan budget,” said she would have “plenty more” to and Arnett, stating in a press release that she say at the regular commission meeting. supports “full transparency and accountabilSpeaking at the Halls Republican Club on ity and a funding process that is unified across Monday evening, Register of Deeds Sherry all of county government.” Witt said her office is already “totally transCommission is scheduled to vote on the resparent. olution today.
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We’ll never forget Bobby Hankins I never will forget the time Bobby Hankins and I laughed until we cried about unearthed fossils.
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The importance of knowing what’s important The University of Tennessee’s men’s basketball team got trounced in the first round of the NCAA tournament. A couple of days later, coach Bruce Pearl was shown the door, not as result of his team’s 30-point loss (although that couldn’t have helped) but because – as Marvin West writes in today’s edition – he was “guilty of an NCAA felony.” Pearl lied to NCAA investigators. Dumb move, and UT fans surveying the wreckage of what for a brief but brilliant era was a program flirting with a regular place at the table among college basketball powerhouses are left with nothing but a Big Orange crush. So it goes. As a fan of UT sports since I was old enough to tune the radio dial without assistance, I’m disappointed. But last Wednesday night as I hurried my wife into our basement in response to a tornado warning, I had a few minutes to reflect on matters that are really important. More years ago than I care to count, I huddled in like fashion in a basement in Bellevue, Neb., as a powerful tornado carved a path of destruction in neighboring Omaha. Samuel Johnson, the 18th century English essayist and lexicographer, is alleged to have said that nothing focuses the mind like the prospect of being hanged in the morning. I would add that finding yourself in close proximity to 150 mph winds can affect one similarly. Loved ones are important. Home, health and family are things that matter. In the grand scheme, the success of a college basketball program is a trifling matter, certainly nothing for fans to agonize over. In our features section this week you can read about the important things, some lives that mattered, people who made a difference. Check out all our editions and catch up with your favorite writers at www.shoppernewsnow.com. Contact Larry Van Guilder at lvgknox@mindspring.com.
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Back in 2006-07, Bobby’s Pinnacle Image Media Group and the Shopper-News partnered to pilot a three-minute webcast. We covered some big stories, most notably the tragic death of Halls High school resource officer Russell Kocur, but mainly we had a lot of fun. On this particular afternoon, I was highlighting a school project that involved unearthing fossils and used it as a transition (“And speaking of unearthed fossils …”) to talk about Black Wednesday and Knox County Commission’s infamous 2007 appointments. Bobby started laughing and it was infectious. I think we recorded the piece about 20 times. He finally had to leave the room. Bobby was a good and decent guy, the kind you’re honored to know. He passed away, suddenly, on March 12, at age 54. “I still can’t believe he’s gone,” says family friend Donnie Ellis. “Bobby was a carbon copy of his Dad (the late Bob Hankins). I never heard anyone say anything bad about any of the family. He was a wealth of knowledge in computer technology. I had a tremendous amount of respect for him. I will miss him immensely.” So will anyone who ever met him.
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Bobby is survived by his wife, Joyce Eledge Hankins; children: Nick and wife Ashley, Blake, Logan, Madison and McKenna; sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Pat Richmond. A memorial has been established for the Hankins family at Grace Baptist Church, 7171 Oak Ridge Highway.
varsity basketball for four years. Matt Murphy, principal of North Clinton Elementary School, says, “Ms. Tumblin district training sessions, is an asset to our school. Her and fellowship and network- ability to incorporate math, ing, the purpose of PETS is language arts, science, and to create the best prepared, social studies standards most enthusiastic club presi- into her physical education classes is exceptional.” dents in Rotary. Tumblin is the daughter The North Knox Rotary Club meets noon Thursdays of Dr. John and Billie Tumbat Litton’s. Info: Trey Cole- lin of Fountain City. man, treycoleman@yahoo. Modern Woodmen com.
Leslie Butcher-Duncan, president-elect of the North Knox Rotary Club, completed the three-day Rotary MultiDistrict training session March 20 in Nashville. MidSouth PETS, or PresidentsElect Training Seminar, is a multistate training session of the six Rotary Districts in Alabama, Kentucky and Tennessee. Consisting of well-known speakers, roundtables and discussion groups, detailed
tain City resident and 1978 Central High School graduate and All-City Basketball player, was named the 2011 Teacher of the Year by the Clinton City Schools. Tumblin is a physical education teacher at South Clinton and North Clinton Elementary schools, where she has taught for 19 years. She received her bachelor’s degree in 1983 from David Lipscomb University in Nashville, where she played
Halls Middle School student Tyler Edwards, who asked for canned food for Christmas to donate to the Halls Food Pantry. The Modern Woodmen of America held a dinner in Tyler’s honor at Bel Air Grill on March 14 as part of its Hometown Heroes program. The Woodmen also donated a $100 grant to Second Harvest Food Bank, Tyler’s charity of choice. Way to go, Tyler!
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tion Award and Garden/ Landscaping Award. Each nomination should include the name, address and telephone number of the individual or organization being nominated as well as the contact information of the person submitting the nomination. Nominations can be submitted to Fountain City Town Hall, 2011 Award Nominations, P.O. Box 18001, Knoxville,
TN 37928-8001, or email bsanderbeck@gmail.com. Deadline for submissions is Monday, April 11.
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Fountain City town hall is accepting nominations for this year’s community awards to be presented at Honor Fountain City Day in the Park on Monday, May 30. Award categories are Fountain City Man of the Year, Fountain City Woman of the Year, Commercial/ Public Area Beautification Award, Residential Restora-
Lincoln Day Dinner Knox County Lincoln Day Dinner will be held 7 p.m. Friday, April 8, at Crowne Plaza. Sen. Tom Coburn will be the guest speaker. Tickets are $25. Info: 689-4671.
Witt to speak to Republicans The Karns Republican Club will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, in the Karns Middle School library, 2925 Gray Hendrix Road. Sherry Witt, Register of Deeds for Knox County, will be the guest speaker. Info: Lorriane Coffey, 660-3677 or Chris Smith, 256-4866.
Senior tennis tourney upcoming The Senior Doubles Tennis Tournament, formerly the Jack Murphy tournament, will be held April 1517, at Fort Sanders Health and Fitness Center, 270 Fort Sanders West Boulevard. Pick up entry forms at area racquet clubs. Deadline to enter is Monday, April 11. Info: Ray Weeden, 922-0974.
North Knox MOMS to meet The North Knoxville MOMS Club will hold an open house Monday, April 4, at Halftime Pizza in Powell. There will be pizza, prizes and a special visit from Knoxmoms.com spokesperson Ali James. Info: Linnie, 382-3052.
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Lions District 12N governor Bill McDonald joins in the recognition of Edythe and Kenneth McNabb along with Past International Director Bill Watkins. Kenneth McNabb was one of the charter members of the Halls Community Lions Club. Photo by Greg Householder
Halls Lions turn the Big 5-0 Club celebrates half century of service By Greg Householder On Feb. 10, 1961, a group of men from Halls and another group from Powell met to start a new club. The Powell Lions Club – founded about a decade earlier – was the sponsoring club of the newly minted Halls Lions Club. On March 19, the Halls Lions and Lions from all over the area celebrated the Halls club’s 50th anniversary. During that half century, the Halls Lions have been busy. They established the Cloyd Kelly Memorial – an annual gift to Halls Welfare Ministries. They started the Adrian Burnett Memorial – an annual gift to Adrian Burnett Elementary School. They make annual gifts to the Lions Clubs International Foundation. They have sponsored a Boy Scout troop and three Little League baseball teams through the years. They co-sponsored and developed with the Halls Optimist Club the Halls Youth
Football League. The Halls Lions have sponsored and initiated securing five leader dogs for local blind persons. The club has been honored by having two past district governors from its membership: Carl McDaniel (1998-1999) and Steve Lewis (2009-2010). The Halls Lions have sponsored two Clyde Farmer Memorial scholarships at Halls High School for more than 25 years. They were instrumental in the establishment of the Halls Community Library. The Lions secured water service at the Halls Community Sports Park and they continue to provide eye glasses for the needy in Halls. As members of Lions District 12N, the Halls Lions have also supported their district. The Lions organized and chaired the first of a long-running TV Auction for District 12N. Halls Lions assisted in establishing and chaired the first Walk for the Blind as a district project. Members work White Cane Days for District 12N Charities and assists in Remote Area Medical Clinics in East
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Purple flamingos flock to Halls R. Larry Smith checks out his front lawn that was flocked with purple flamingoes by Elmcroft employees Rose Davis, Amanda Crawley and Kristy Ritch. The flocking is an event to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk on Saturday, April 2, at Second Presbyterian Church. Smith made a donation to the memory walk and the flamingoes moved on to another yard. Photo by Ruth White Halls Lions president Pennie Williams called the festivities to order. The guest speaker was Past International Director Bill Watkins from the Loudon Club. Second vice district governor Diane Wilkerson, also president of the Powell Club, spoke as did Norvell Burrow, president of the Farragut Club. As previously mentioned, the Powell Club sponsored the Halls Club. In 1974, the Halls club sponsored the Concord Lions Club which later became the Farragut Lions in 1982. Steve Walker provided the entertainment with a Elvis Presley tribute performance. The Halls Lions Club meets at 7:15 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of each month at the Shoney’s at I-75 and Emory Road.
Joe Rector book signing April 5 Our own Joe Rector will be signing copies of his book, “Baseball Boys,” 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at Double Dogs Chow House, 10639 Hardin Valley Road. Joe invites all our readers to join him for a meal and some fellowship. Some copies of the book will be available, or you can order “Baseball Boys” from Amazon.com or Createspace.com.
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government Pavlis to the rescue First District City Council member Nick Pavlis didn’t get a lot of support from local historic preservationists when he ran for office in 2009, but he’s becoming a favorite now. A few weeks ago, he brokered a deal to bring the historic JFG sign back to the South Side after it was evicted from the property of Holston Gases. Last week, Pavlis authored a r e s o lu t i o n that stymied the demolition of the old South High School building, which was designed Pavlis in 1935 by Charles Barbour and has long been a major concern of those who seek to protect Knoxville’s historic structures. The Pavlis resolution, which passed unanimously, came a day after he applied for a historic overlay, which effectively imposed a 180day delay on property owner Bahman Kasraei’s plans to tear the building down. Kasraei, who owns considerable property all over town, much of which is not up to code, is a frequent recipient of codes violations. His demolition permit was
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delayed when he applied for it under someone else’s name, which gave Knox Heritage executive director Kim Trent time to sound the alarm to Pavlis. She has been trying to save South High since 2002. “I was pregnant with my 8-year-old daughter when this started,” she said. “The school administration was planning to tear it down and put up a metal storehouse building. We joined together with South Knoxville residents and other preservationists and pushed that back.” Requests for proposals went out in 2005, and developer Leigh Burch responded with a plan to restore and convert the old building for residential use. In return, the county agreed to a token asking price of $100. The deal was scuttled by County Commissioner Paul Pinkston, who insisted the county could get more money elsewhere. “We couldn’t get him to see the bigger picture,” Trent said. The county issued an RFP
A-4 • MARCH 28, 2011 • HALLS/FOUNTAIN CITY SHOPPER-NEWS the following year, but there were no takers. The building continued to deteriorate. By the fall of 2008, Trent was really getting worried. Developer David Dewhirst offered to buy it, secure it and wait for the economy to come around. Pinkston blocked this deal, too, insisting on a public auction. Enter Bahman Kasraei, who put a roof on the building but left the back side standing open. “I’d like to calculate the cost to the city dealing with codes enforcement, citing him to court, the lack of investment in the neighborhood. Then you’d have to figure the county taxes not getting paid, the devaluation of property around it, which is lowering the amount of taxes the property would have brought in,” Trent said. “The project would have cost $3 to $4 million, and that would have paid a lot of construction workers. This is cutting off your nose to spite your face.” Pavlis, who got Knox Heritage, which is interested in preserving historic signs, together with Scenic Knoxville, which opposes billboards, to talk about ways they can work together, says saving old school buildings just makes sense. “Thousands of people graduated from South High School and it’s very dear to them,” he said. “And there are so many repurposed schools – Tyson, Park Place, Brownlow … there are lots of reasons to save them if you can. It’s community friendly.”
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Tim Burchett with Trustee John Duncan each month and the office expenses paid through Knox County. Burchett said the monthly reports provided by the fee offices only tell what each has spent, not what they plan to spend. He likened harnessing that to pushing toothpaste back into the tube. Burchett, who grew up in West Hills and graduated from Bearden High School and UT Knoxville, was among friends. Someone asked, “Why would anyone oppose this?”
County Commission has plenty of smarts to go around. In fact, any commissioner who would own up to being dumb should resign immediately and apply for a position with the Criminal Court Clerk’s office – Joy McCroskey needs all the allies she can get.
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However, before taking such a drastic step, commissioners should self-test with the Shopper-News Intelligence and Knowledge Examination Rater (SNICKER) in order to assure themselves they are indeed commission-worthy. This simple test was inspired by the pending resolution that would allow commission and the executive branch oversight of the fee office budgets. Commissioners Briggs, Hammond and McKenzie, co-sponsors of the resolution, will act as proctors for the exam. Commissioner, please use a No. 2 pencil to mark your answers to the following: 1. According to the Knox County Charter, what body or individual authorizes disbursements from the general fund? (a) County Commission (b) the state Senate (c) John Troyer (d) Big Jim Haslam 2. The best use of excess funds held by fee offices is: (a) employee morale-boosting trips to Dollywood (b) “Machine politics,” said employee raises and bonusBurchett. He asked every- es (c) Transfer the excess one to take out a pen and to the county general fund write down 215-2534, the each month. (d) Deposit the number of the commission office. “Your commissioner won’t be there, but leave them a message that Comic entertains you support the BriggsHammond-McKenzie resoHalls Republicans lution. They’ll know what Conservative comeyou mean.” dian Eric Golub told Former Clerk and Master the Halls Republican William Jones said, “This Club makes sense, but does it “our affect salaries and who defreecides staffing levels?” dom is Burchett said the meaunder sure would enhance the asdignity of employees who sault.” now feel “intimidated” to The buy fundraiser tickets and pundit, actively campaign for their who blogs as The Tygrboss. rrr Express, hails from On another note, BurLos Angeles. He sugchett said some people gested a compromise want him to abandon camon gun control: “Take paign mode and act like a away all guns from mayor. “What’s wrong with liberals and give them trying to fulfill the camto conservatives.” paign promises you made?” And he got personal he asked. “You’ve got me for on Barack Obama. four years and dad gum it, “With ears that large, I will try to do what I said you would think he I would do. The sixth floor would just listen.” (of the City County Build– S. Clark ing) is a shenanigans-free zone.”
Burchett battles for fee office change If Charlie Burchett were around he would say something like, “Well, the boy’s got some moxie.” Mayor Tim Burchett blasted those who oppose the resolution by commissioners Richard Briggs, Mike Hammond and Sam McKenzie to bring the budgets of the county’s six fee offices under the scrutiny of the commission. He spoke Friday to the West Knox Rotary Club. “The (opponents) have shut the door on transparency, and you’ve got to ask yourself why are people so upset about transparency?” Burchett asked. “The days of the fiefdoms are over. The days of someone taking seven months off to run for County Commission are gone. … This has been called a power grab, but I call it a power sharing opportunity.” Burchett said with some $20 million in these offices, “it’s time to put this system to bed and move into the 21st century.” The change would have collected fees deposited
Commission faces IQ test
funds in a numbered Swiss bank account. 3. Some officeholders who would be affected by the passage of the resolution are threatening to sue. How should County Commission and Mayor Tim Burchett respond to this threat? (a) Schedule a mud volleyball match in which the winner takes all. (b) Remove the officeholders from the commission’s and the mayor’s Christmas card list. (c) Call Herb Moncier. (d) Say “See you in court.” 4. “Transparency” in government operations is (a) dangerous, and nothing to fool with (b) embarrassing for officeholders with large picture windows (c) what we need more of (d) Is this a trick question? 5. As a commissioner, I have a duty to (a) Win the annual Mr. or Ms. Congeniality Award. (b) pass on crucial votes until I see which way the wind is blowing (c) Tell constituents where to get off. (d) Do the right thing for taxpayers. OK, let’s total up. Give yourself one point for each correct response.
Question 1: While choosing Jim Haslam is an error often made, the correct answer is (a) County Commission. Question 2: Score one point if you chose (c). Deduct two points for any other answer. Question 3: “See you in court” is the appropriate response. Man up, already! Question 4: Response (c) is correct and worth one point. We’ll award 1/2 point for (b) just because it’s our test. Question 5: Gotta be response (d). Deduct a point if you selected (b). Ratings: 4 1/2 points to 5: You’ll do the right thing, and you’re probably a judge of fine whiskey to boot. 4 points: See the law director for a Charter refresher course. Less than 4: Salary suits have already been filed for the upcoming year, but check with Joy McCroskey or Sherry Witt about a temp job for FY 2012-2013. Contact: lvgknox@mindspring.com.
Roddy to open campaign headquarters Knoxville mayoral candidate Marilyn Roddy will host a grand opening for her campaign headquarters in the Joy of Music School Building, 1209 Euclid Ave., from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2. The event will feature free food, a few remarks from the candidate and information on how to get involved in the campaign. “We are excited about opening our headquarters in the heart of the city, Mechanicsville, one of our great neighborhoods,” Roddy said. “I am looking forward to meeting volunteers and our new neighbors in the community.” Info: www.marilynroddy.com.
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Cope excited about new school at Northshore Lanis “Lanny� Cope has designed schools almost all of his life. “In 36 years you learn a few things,� he says. “You learn what’s important to teachers and principals, because it’s not about the central office. We know what (design) solutions work.�
Budget time for Knox County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre will explain his preliminary $384.67 million budget for 2011-12 at a workshop at 5 p.m. today (March 28) at the Andrew Johnson board room. The meeting will be broadcast on Comcast Channel 10 and live-streamed at www. knoxschools.org/. Budget detail was posted on that website late last week, and a quick review shows a staff reallocation with most high schools expected to lose one teacher. Fulton High and Gibbs High would remain constant, Halls High would gain one, and the new STEM Academy would start with 11. McIntyre proposes to reduce the central office staff by 7 percent (roughly 16 of 225 people), and he’s issuing a Request for Proposals to see if savings would result from outsourcing custodial services. McIntyre will host a budget forum at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at West High School, and the public can “tweet� questions during the televised forum.
“We compete for professional services almost everywhere,� Cope said. His firm has worked in 16 school systems. “We know how to design a school that’s cost effective to construct and to operate.�
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Knox County Council PTA Sandra scholarship recipients are: Tyler Kennedy and ZachClark ary Kennedy, Halls High; Bart Satterfield IV, Fulton High; Cope Associates Inc. won Ashley Richards, Carter High; the competition to design Amanda Venditti and William the new elementary school Rutter, Farragut High; and at Northshore Town Cen- Thomas Hamilton, West High. Photo submitted ter. The design, Cope said, is based on the floor plan of Gibbs Elementary School, which he also designed. Architect Lanis Cope at While every school syshis office on Kingston tem is different and every Pike. . school unique, there are Photo by S. Clark certain universal elements, he said. Safety and security are areas have rest rooms. He paramount. Cope’s floor plan makes provisions for teachallows two people (principal er planning areas outside of and assistant principal, for the classroom, enabling colinstance) to see each other laboration and support. and every corridor in the “The real beneficiaries school. The schools are de- are the kids,� he said. He signed with a security foyer. would never put kids in the A single entrance pushes ev- path of cars to get to a playeryone to the office. ground. He likes elementary “We always design schools on one level. That’s schools to be community the design at Gibbs and centers, providing for after- Northshore. hours use of the gym and “You just don’t want cafeteria while securing smaller kids on stairs,� he the classrooms,� Cope said. says. “We want a circuHe also designs the music lar flow. We color code the rooms on the back side of the wings so it’s easy for stustage and makes sure public dents to find their class-
■Public relations in public education will be Jim McIntyre’s topic when he speaks to the local marketing group at noon Thursday, April 21, at The Foundry. Hmmm. Wonder if Mike Hamilton could listen in? ■Oink, oink: Board chair Indya Kincannon has confirmed what many have long suspected. Yes, there is “pork� in the KCS budget. It’s a line item on today’s commission agenda to ratify a contract with Brookwood Farms for “commodity processing of pork with culinary standards.�
room. And we try to let each school express the character of its community.� Cope said nothing is decided yet on the exterior of the building at Northshore, except that it will be masonry. He plans meetings with residents to “bring in the flavor of the community; to blend the school into the community and reinforce what they’re trying to do.� Northshore is designed with similar core space to
Gibbs but with classrooms for 200 more students. He said Knox County Schools saved about $250,000 to $300,000 by using the Gibbs floor plan. Cope’s contract for more than a half million dollars is on today’s agenda for County Commission. Cope said architectural fees would have been closer to $800,000 if the previous selection system and state fee schedule had been used.
■Hard times have hit the lottery business according to state Rep. Harry Brooks, who said the state’s lottery fund is running a $22 million deficit as more students qualify and keep lottery scholarships. To make sure funds are available, Brooks says the state might raise the grade eligibility from 3.0 in high school to 3.25, require a higher ACT score (from 21 to 23) and/ or reduce the time for a Hope Scholarship from five to four years. View and track these bills on the state’s website at HB13, HB14 and HB15. Or we could all buy more scratch-offs.
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hey called her Mama Lisa. Her patients. The medical staff. Everybody. To them she was Mama Lisa. A nurse by trade, Lisa Gregory Spears spent much of her career working in oncology in Charleston, S.C. She got to the office at 6 a.m. and usually didn’t leave until nearly 7 that night. She always told her cancer patients that things would get better. She’d hug them. She cared about their mental pain, too. About their hearts. Her sister, Tammy Houk, says
that Lisa stood about 5-2 but packed a punch. Lisa said that “dynamite comes in small packages” and often proved the point. She wouldn’t take no for an answer when it came to her patients, Tammy says. She would see them through to the end and try her best to keep them enjoying life. One cancer patient was terminal stage four. Lisa made sure she was sent to a facility that uses experimental drugs. “She’s alive today because of my sister.” Helping people came naturally to Lisa. Tammy says that began at Halls High School. She says Lisa always was interested in the personal problems of others. She finally decided to go into medicine. After graduating from Halls in 1985, Lisa studied nursing at Carson-Newman, earning a bachelor’s degree in 1989 and becoming a first generation college graduate.
Lisa Gregory Spears at her 1989 graduation from Carson-Newman, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Spears, a 1985 Halls High graduate, was killed in a car accident Feb. 14. A scholarship for a Halls High senior who is planning to enter the medical field is being set up in Lisa’s honor. Photo submitted She eventually earned a master’s degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and spent the last several years working as a nurse practitioner at Spartanburg Orthopaedic Associates (Spartan-
“Then the king will say to those at his right hand, ‘Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing. I was sick and you took care of me.’” (Matthew 25: 34-36 NRSV)
Hold who needs holdin’ CROSS CURRENTS | Lynn Hutton
Gonna hold who needs holdin’ Mend what needs mendin’ Walk what needs walkin’ Though it means an extra mile. Pray what needs prayin’ Say what needs sayin’ Cause we’re only here for a little while. (“Only Here for a Little While,” Billy Dean)
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burg, S.C.). She lived in Easley, S.C., just outside of Greenville. Lisa was killed on Valentine’s Day in a tragic car accident. She was 44. In lieu of flowers, her family and friend Rena George Beeler are asking for donations to a memorial scholarship that will be given to a Halls High graduate entering the medical field. “She and her husband, Brian, had no children,” Tammy says. “Doing a scholarship in her name will not only be beneficial to the local school, but it is something she’d be proud of because she loved kids. “She wasn’t perfect, she was an A and B student. We’re not looking for somebody perfect. We want the money to go to someone who needs it.” Halls High students interested in applying for the scholarship should check with the guidance office. The application deadline is Wednesday, April 20. Priority consideration will be given to first generation college students and those with financial needs. Tammy says that working on the scholarship is her catharsis, a
across the waiting room talking in low voices. I wasn’t trying to eavesdrop, but it was hard not to in the silence, and it became apparent that one was reasthat were not allowed there. suring the other. They were (The absence of books or dressed in jeans, both of magazines gave me a glimpse them tall and lean, and the of what hell may be like!) reassuring one had a mane There were two women of long silvery gray hair.
They went out for a while to walk the grounds. My daughter Eden had been taken back to another room to be interviewed. She has suffered from bouts of depression all her life, but this one seemed scary. These counselors had been recommended as the best care available.
An account has been established at SunTrust Bank in Halls for anyone interested in making a contribution to the Lisa Gregory Spears Scholarship Memorial. Contributions can be wired directly to the bank using the routing/transit number of 061000104 and the account number #********118463 or mailed to the branch at 7302 Maynardville Highway, Knoxville, TN 37938.
means by which to heal. She says she was overwhelmed by the doctors, nurses, drug reps and patients who showed up, some from as far away as Washington, D.C., for the funeral. “They would tear me up with the stories of how she helped them.” Mama Lisa. Always helping others. “At 44 years, God decided to take her,” Tammy says. “She didn’t have a long life. But what life she did live, she touched many people.” Mrs. Spears is survived by her husband, Brian Lee Spears; mother, Susie Reidneor Gregory; brothers Dennis Gregory and Johnny Gregory; and sister, Tammy Houk. She is preceded in death by her father, Vernon Gregory, and her brother Randy Gregory.
As seconds crawled by, I wondered what was next, what tomorrow might look like, how I would go back to work and be able to think. And then, there she was, smiling a crooked smile and looking apologetic. I wrapped my arms around her and held her tightly for a long minute, gave her one more squeeze, then made the sign of the cross on her forehead, and kissed it. She turned, and they took her through a door where I could not follow. I was out the front door and into the sunshine when Silver Mane came out and opened her arms to me saying, “I want to give you
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f you will stay with me for a couple of minutes, I’ll take you places Tennessee basketball has never been and may never go. The Final Four is the truly great spectacle in sports. I’ve been there. It is much better than the Super Bowl, better than game 7 of the World Series, better than Sunday at the Masters or Wimbledon, better than the 100-yard dash at the Olympic Games. I’ve been there. The last Saturday of the college basketball season is a genuine mountaintop, a sensational setting, packed to overflowing with drama and emotion. After months of preparation and a long, hard run, four coaches, four teams, four schools, four pep bands, four clusters of fanatical fans believe this is their time. For some strange reason, they all think they can win it all. The Final Four is classic competition, nothing held back, lay it on the line, leave it all on the floor. The difference between success and failure is awful – and awesome. Losers go home. It is over. The end. There is the magic of Monday night for winners. Alas and alas, the greatest sporting show on earth
Cheating hurts – worse if you get caught TALES OF TENNESSEE | Marvin West Be advised that cheating is a matter of degrees. The great Al McGuire once said Ray Mears was the most honest coach he knew, much too honest for his own good. Al admitted he was not. He winked and said he was sixth on his secret list of sinners. Al and Marquette won a title. Two John Calipari teams, is not always spotlessly clean, freshly scrubbed, UMass and Memphis, were pure as driven snow. Not forced to vacate Final Four exactly. Because rewards accomplishments because of are so great in college bas- violations. Calipari somehow ketball and because one su- escaped and is now a Sunday per duck can take over the school teacher in Kentucky. Michigan gave back 114 entire pond, some involved victories and earnings from take risks. Recruiting is jungle war- two Final Fours because of fare. If legitimate rivals don’t four ineligible Wolverines. get you, Nike secret agents, Villanova, Ohio State, Minhungry relatives, sneaky nesota and UCLA are among street merchants and ambi- those smacked with painful tious AAU big brothers will. penalties at the championFighting for McDonald’s All- ship level. Getting caught reAmericans is expensive and ally hurts John Wooden’s immacudangerous and almost always leaves blood in dark corners. late reputation took a wicked
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hit when former Bruins, hoping to sell books, told of gifts, grants and payoffs from deeply entrenched booster Sam Gilbert. He inspired recruiting and helped players get cars, stereos, clothes, airline tickets and double scalpers’ prices. Jerry Tarkanian, NCAA poster boy for probation, tried to add up UCLA cash receipts and finally concluded: “The only team with a higher payroll was the Lakers.” The NCAA eventually got UCLA and Gilbert. Wooden and his 10 national titles had been safely retired for six years. Slick coaches who dabble in lesser offenses, such as exceeding contact limitations, have a proven formula for explaining them away. Is it a new rule? We must have lost count. An assistant did it. Coaches who announce that they are disregarding
recruiting rules invite disaster. Bruce Pearl did that. He told prospects and parents they were welcome at his home cookout but their visits were illegal. Just don’t tell anybody. For such a smart cookie, betting on silence was a dumb gamble. When investigators came calling, they already knew the correct answers to questions. It was really daring or dumb – dumb for Pearl to say he couldn’t identify the photo made at his house, that no, he did not recognize the wife of an assistant coach. For him to ask others to help cover up made him immediately guilty of an NCAA felony. It is called unethical conduct. For the athletic director and chancellor to announce, in front of God and everybody, that they were standing firm with their coach proved to be another serious error. In the Bruce Pearl saga, there were enough minor violations, major mistakes and plain old stupid blunders to last a lifetime. It may take half that long to get past the firestorms and ashes. It was a gaffe when Mike Hamilton adjusted his Pearl position and announced the
flip just before the tournament flop. It was a gaffe to fire the coach on the day women’s basketball was at home in the tournament, on the day Derek Dooley was trying to pump up the start of spring football practice. In the communications business, it is called stepping on good news while scattering bad. Some administrators understand. Some have no clue. College basketball is so beautiful, high energy, bright lights, enthusiasm over the top. The Final Four is the ultimate peak. Oh, that all components were honest. Many, many years ago, my grandmother, almost always right, several times said that cheaters don’t win and winners don’t cheat. It was a surprise and disappointment to find her wrong. It was disappointing that Pearl and his people were found wading in mud puddles. It was a shock that they wouldn’t admit it even with stuff all over their shoes. When the Vols recover, please let it be without cheating. Getting caught really hurts. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.
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James Ford was wounded on Anzio Beach in Italy. Photo submitted
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t’s been said that “war is hell.” James “Jim” Ford has the scars to prove it. His story is one of toughness and determination. Ford graduated from Karns High School in 1943 at the age of 17, and within three months he was drafted into the Army. After a ship ride across the Atlantic, Pfc. Ford and other soldiers in the 45th Division arrived at Anzio Beach as replacements. On May 10, 1944, Ford and three other soldiers were on patrol and spent the entire night in a foxhole in a wheat field. Before dawn they moved back toward the American front line, but German soldiers heard them and began firing. He felt numbness spreading from his feet to his knees but suspected it was from the cold. His buddies told him he’d been shot, but Ford didn’t believe it until he looked at
his legs and saw the blood. Ford said two of his pals carried him for an entire day before arriving at a medic station behind the American lines. For years, he visited with the two because they’d saved his life. His wounds were extensive. A bullet entered his left ankle, then hit his right foot and ankle, and stopped by his toe. There was concern that he would never walk again. He spent four months in a Naples, Italy, hospital encased in casts from his knees to his feet. “After surgery, I struggled to see my legs. When I saw that both my feet were still attached, I lay down and fell asleep again,” Ford says. Doctors presented him with a souvenir from his operation – the bullet that struck him. Except for one nick, it was in perfect condition. He has kept it. One officer called Ford a
Jim Ford holds the bullet that tore through his legs and feet. Photo by Joe Rector
goldbricker and threatened to send him back to the front lines after rehab. “I knew I wasn’t goldbricking, but every time I tried to stand, it felt as if a million needles were sticking my leg.” An officer at rehab sent him back for re-evaluation X-rays that finally revealed a compound fracture of his left ankle. That injury was treated, and he was then
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Edna Mae Taylor passes away Edna Mae Mynatt Nelson Taylor, 88, of Halls, passed away March 21. Mae was a lifetime member of Union Baptist Church and a member of the Willing Workers Sunday school class. She attended faithfully until onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Following the death of her first husband in World War II, she went to work for Appalachian Mills, a local manufacturer of military apparel. Later, she worked for her brother Jack at Halls Cleaners. After the Taylor death of her second husband and being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, she moved to Windsor Gardens Assisted Living where she loved being an active member of their community. Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by husbands W. Harold Nelson in 1945 and Jim W. Taylor in 1995; parents, Tell and Hassie Mynatt; brothers: Bert, George, Teddy, Gene, Walt, Jack and Bill Mynatt; sister, Mildred Mynatt. She is survived by sons and spouses: Gary and Carolyn Nelson and Brent and Cindy Taylor; grandchildren and spouses: Angie and Fritz Voss, Matt Nelson, Jim and Julia Taylor of Greenville, S.C., Christa and Chad Brogan of Birmingham, Ala; brothers and spouses: Bob and Gladys Mynatt and Pete and Ruth Mynatt; sisters: Ruth “June� Cooper and Hazel and George Brooks of Bristol, Va. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Union Baptist Church, 8244 Old Maynardville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37938; the Alzheimer’s’ Association of Eastern Tennessee; or Mercy Hospice of Halls.
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WORSHIP NOTES Community services â– Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, will have a semiannual Second Harvest Food Distribution 8 a.m. Saturday, April 2. Open to the community. Info: 690-1060 or visit www.bearridgeumc.com. â– Beaver Ridge UMC Food Pantry hands out food to local families in need 1-2 p.m.
every Monday and 7-8 p.m. every first Monday. Donations and volunteers are welcome. Info: 690-1060 or www. beaverridgeumc.com. â– Cross Roads Presbyterian hosts the Halls Welfare Ministry food pantry from 6-8 p.m. each second Tuesday and from 9-11 a.m. each fourth Saturday.
Fundraisers and sales â– Faith UMC, 1120 Dry Gap Pike, United Methodist Women will host its Spring Fling Rummage and Plant Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 1-2. Info: www.infoseekers.org or 688-1000.
â– Powell Presbyterian Church, 2910 W. Emory Road, will have a flea market 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 1, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2. Items can be donated for the sale until 4 p.m. Friday, April 1. Proceeds will support church missions. Info: 938-8311.
Baptist Church, 400 East Beaver Creek Dr., will host The Zumba Fitness Ministry beginning 6:45 p.m. Monday, April 4. Free classes will be held 9 a.m. each Saturday and weekly classes will be held 6:45 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
■St. James’ Episcopal Church, located on North Broadway, women will sponsor a jewelry sale fundraiser 1-5 p.m. Saturday, April 2. All proceeds will support the ECW’s outreach. Info: 523-5687 or visit www. stjamesknox.org.
â– New Covenant Fellowship Church, 6828 Central Ave. Pike, will have Open Scrapbook Night 6-10 p.m. Friday, April 1. Limited seating. Reserve a spot by Wednesday, March 30 by calling 689-7001. Child care available with prior notification.
â– North Acres Baptist Church, 5803 Millertown Pike, will host a rummage sale 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 8-9. All proceeds will be used in church ministries. Info: Mike, 335-0072.
■Rutherford Memorial UMC, 7815 Corryton Road, will present a special praise and worship service 7 p.m. Saturday, April 2. There will be music, fellowship and refreshments. Info: 687-8438. ■Trinity UMC, 5613 Western Ave., will present the film “Tony� 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 3.
■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. ■City View Baptist Church, 2311 Fine Ave., will have a yard sale for the pavilion fund 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2, rain or shine. Info: 522-2364.
Music services ■Knoxville Chamber Chorale will present its 2011 Spring Concert and Donor Reception at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at St. John’s Cathedral, 413 Cumberland Ave. Tickets are $10 at the door. Info: www. knoxvillechoralesociety.org. ■Nave Hill Baptist Church will present The Heavenly Heirs at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 3.
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Women’s programs ■Fountain City Presbyterian Church, 500 Hotel Ave., will host guest night for K-Town Sound Show Chorus, a new Knoxville Sweet Adelines Chapter 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29. Info: visit www. ktownsound.org or 692-1617. ■Knoxville Day Women’s Aglow Lighthouse will hold an outreach meeting 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, at New Covenant Fellowship Church, 6828 Central Ave. Pike. Kelly Wyatt, founder of Cry for
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A visit with Russell Burnett Russell Burnett, son of George and Clara Russell Burnett and brother to Cila, Clinton and Bertha, grew up in Big Valley. Like so many other families, their 45-acre farm and home was purchased by TVA for $1,100 in 1934 for the Norris Dam project.
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Russell is one of those people who holds no hard feelings against TVA. He says his dad was able to purchase a better farm between Maynardville and Luttrell, the Goldie Tharp farm, for $800 – and that TVA even paid his dad for the Sarvis (Serviceberry) trees on his farm. Timber was a good source of income for the people living along the Clinch River. As was customary every spring when the water was up, the local men would float logs downriver to Chattanooga for sale there. Mules were
used to snake the logs to the river. One time, Russell saw one of the mules eat all the persimmons on the ground and then go shake the tree so more persimmons would fall for him to eat. When Russell’s father was just 9 years old, Russell’s grandfather drowned trying to retrieve a log that had gotten loose while floating logs down river. George Burnett had to grow up much too fast! Times were really tough during the Depression years, and it was no different for the Burnett family. Russell recalls that, at one time, his family had no money and no food. His dad had walked a five-mile radius of their home searching for even a day’s work. He was as low as one can go when, with his hands behind his back and still walking, he called aloud to the Lord, saying, “Lord, what am I going to do?” He then walked a few steps more when, at his feet, he saw a $20 gold piece. He picked it up, knowing it would feed his family the rest of the winter but thinking some-
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one had lost it and he must return it. Russell says his dad was a very honest man and asked around; however, no one ever made a claim. Russell strongly believes that God takes care of his own. He gave many other examples during our discussion. Russell recalls going to the doctor only once before he went into the service during World War II. During his years at Horace Maynard High School, he was boxing with M.T. Booker and broke his shoulder. He went to see Dr. P.A. Palmer up at Palmer’s Junction. He was pleased to learn that M.T.’s widow, Jessie Lynch Booker, is still living in Maynardville.
Stiner came in and wanted to buy a TV. Lath told him it would not work in Lead Mine Bend, but Ed was determined to have a TV and told Lath if he wouldn’t sell him one he’s just buy one from someone else. Lath sold it to him, and sure enough Ed could not get a picture at his home. He called Russell to come get his TV to work. Russell asked him if he knew how far he was asking him to come to check out the TV. Ed said, “Russell, I’ve been to Knoxville a time or two, and I’ll pay you whatever you charge to come and work on this TV. Russell went over, and, although he says it was not the greatest picture, Ed was pleased with the TV. Russell also recalled what a wonderful sense of humor Lath Wyrick had. One time, Russell walked into Lath’s shop and there was a sign reading, “This is a Non-profit Organization– Not Intended, IT JUST IS.” Russell courted and won the heart of Velma Booker of Luttrell. They married Sept. 21, 1947. They raised two sons, Randy and Mitchell. Velma has passed away, and Russell, now 91 years young, lives near his son Randy and daughterin-law Julie. It is evident that Russell’s two sons and their wives are doing a good job looking in on him. Bonnie Peters is the Union County Historian and the author of many books. Contact Bonnie at 687-3842 or bhpeters@ esper.com.
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East Tennessee PBS will hold its second annual Antiques Appraisal Fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at Cherokee Mills. Last year’s finds included a diary from the Civil War, a letter written by George Washington and a portrait made of human hair. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit public television station.
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Hooping it up for Adrian Burnett By Ruth White The Adrian Burnett Cardinals beat the WBIR-TV Heartbreakers 88-63, and the whole school won with great community support and a successful fundraiser. Adrian Burnett’s fourth annual Hoopalooza was held March 4 at Halls High gym. The event was held to raise funds to purchase a stop-clock for Adrian Burnett’s gymnasium and for school beautification. Staff members at Adrian Burnett suited up and played the WBIR Heartbreakers.
Coach Susan Roher went down with an “injury” with just a few minutes to go in the first half. No substitutes were available, but University of Tennessee basketball legend Dane Bradshaw was on hand and ready to take to the court. During halftime, Bradshaw spoke to the crowd and then was available for autographs. Drawings were held for four Tennessee Vols vs. Kentucky basketball tickets, a coach Bruce Pearl auto- Former UT basketball player Dane Bradshaw and Adrian Burgraphed basketball and Brad- nett teacher Eddie Kilby at the school’s fourth annual Hoopashaw’s book, “Vertical Leap.” looza fundraising event. Photo submitted
Lengthened turn lane needed in Andersonville Pike redesign By Ruth White The traffic congestion encountered every morning and afternoon in front of Halls Elementary School still lingers and principal Dr. Chris Henderson would like to see some resolution to the back up on Andersonville Pike. In an effort to relieve some of the traffic in front of the school, the school’s doors open at 7 a.m. for early drop off of students. “There is little traffic in front of the school between 7 and 7:30 a.m.,” said Henderson. “Almost immediately after 7:30, cars are backed up from all directions.” Parents are encouraged to drop their children off at school prior to 7:30 a.m. because, according to Henderson, even a few minutes prior to the 7:30 a.m. rush can make a huge difference in traffic flow. Approximate-
ly 500 students arrive at the school each morning and the more they are spaced out at arrival time, the smoother the flow of traffic will become. Henderson says, in an ideal situation, the turn lane in front of Halls Elementary would be lengthened to allow more traffic to pass. A traffic signal and turning lanes are scheduled to be installed at the intersection of Emory Road and Andersonville Pike this summer, although negotiations are ongoing between Walmart developer Cullom Properties and Knox County Engineering and Public Works. For now, parents should consider getting out the door a few minutes earlier in the morning, having students ride the school bus if available and remember that patience is a virtue.
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Halls places second at track meet Jackson Fields runs the 100 meters at Tuesday’s track meet at Karns. The Halls boys’ team placed second overall at the meet. Photo by Caroline White
Adult spelling bee The fifth annual Rotary Club of Farragut Adult Spelling Bee will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at the Clayton Performing Arts Center on the Hardin Valley Campus of Pellissippi State Community College. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Scott Firebaugh, winner of the National Adult Spelling Bee, will be the pronouncer. Tickets are
$5 or the donation of used prescription eyeglasses for Knoxville-area Lions Clubs. Cost of admission includes dinner. Teams will compete for prizes, trophies and the all-star championship title. All proceeds will help support the Adult Education/GED program at Pellissippi State, the Knox County Imagination Library and Ball Camp
Amber jams with Jimmie Amber Pritchard (right), librarian at Halls Elementary School, sings lead at Johnny’s Bluegrass Jam at the Knoxville Visitors Center. Jimmie Warwick (at left) plays along and provides encouragement. Photo by Wendy Smith Elementary School. Info: Lee Mrazek, 6799007.
Volunteers needed for egg hunt Volunteers are needed to help with the annual Fountain City Easter Egg Hunt 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 16, at Fountain City Park. Help is also needed from
FCBPA members and nonmembers to provide game booths including a ring toss, balloon bust, etc. Booth space is available for $15 with early registration by Friday, April 1, $30 afterward. Prize donations are also needed including 3-6 bicycles and stuffed animals. Info: Email Doug Estep at president@fountaincity business.com or Beth Wade at info@fountaincity business.com.
The Halls High School Stadium Club will host its second annual golf tournament Saturday, July 16, at Three Ridges Golf Course. Lunch and free range balls begin at 1 p.m., with a shotgun start at 2. Fee is $300 per team or $75 per person to be added to a team. Preregistration closes Saturday, July 2. All team members registered before this date will have their names entered twice into the drawing for door prizes. Info: Shawn Nicholson, 684-7348 or email hallsfootballgolftourney@yahoo.com.
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Teaching math, teaching life Qualls is Halls High co-teacher of the year By Jake Mabe His alma mater is the last place he thought he’d end up, but Halls High math teacher Houston Qualls leans back in his chair and says being here has been a huge blessing.
Halls Red Devils “You know the community. You know what kind of students you’re dealing with. You know about the school culture. And you can amass all of that together to help students.” Qualls, along with Kim Hurst and Cheri Duncan, was named one of the school’s teachers of the year. The trio was honored recently at a banquet by Knox County Schools. “I feel honored to death. We’ve got a lot of quality teachers here and a great administration that will sup-
are fantastic. We have a great department and we all work well together. We collaborate. We kick things around, share things, find out what works well for us.” A 1998 Halls High grad, Qualls earned a bachelor’s degree from Carson-Newman in 2003. He has also coached football for eight years, working with the defensive backs. “I’ve got to spend a lot of time with the players and develop some deep relationships, some of which go beyond Halls High. I’ve had a couple of them come back and ask some advice and so forth.” Qualls and his wife, Sarah, Halls High School math teacher Houston Qualls is one of the have a 1-year-old, Brady. He says being able to influschool’s teachers of the year. Photo by Jake Mabe ence students’ lives is the best port you and back you and do and forth on whether I want- part of the job. everything they need to do to ed to go into engineering or “You have an opportunity help you be successful.” become a lawyer or become not only to teach students Qualls teaches honors, an architect or go into busi- math, but also to teach them standard and yearlong al- ness. I felt that God was lead- about life and sometimes gebra, as well as Algebra ing me toward teaching and I share your faith with them. II, a new subject for him started looking at what I was I enjoy my job. Some people good at, which is math. this year. say, ‘You gotta be crazy.’ But I “In college, I went back “The teachers I work with love it. It’s fun to reach kids.”
FCCLA students earn Silver Star Halls High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America students Tiana Rivera and Tori Brummette participated in STAR Events at Carson-Newman College. Each received a Silver Star and placed second in their division. They will move on to compete at the state level in April. Faculty sponsors are Cathy Pierce and Glenda Jellicorse. Photo submitted
‘Pennies’ earn students pasta celebration Halls High students enjoyed a special lunch during Debbie Anderson’s social studies class, sponsored by Olive Garden. The class combined a renaissance celebration together with the Pennies for Patients campaign. Their combined effort achieved more than $600, boosting Halls High School to more than $1,000. Pennies for Patients is a program that supports re-
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Halls High senior Kekona Soon signs to run cross-country at Tusculum College next season. Pictured are: (seated) Kekona Soon; (standing) mom Regena Soon, Elijah Soon, Halls High coach Kent Milsaps, dad Andrew Soon and Halls High coach Tom Dever. Soon ran his prep career at Halls High where he posted a 5,000-meter personal best time (and school record) of 18:18 at the 2010 KIL championships. Soon also competes on the track and field team where he runs the 800m, 1600m and 3200m. He selected Tusculum because it was an overall good fit and he hopes to have an opportunity to contribute early and play a role in helping grow the distance program. Tusculum head coach Suzanne Byrd expects Soon to make an impact for the team immediately. “He is a very dedicated runner and will be a vital part of rebuilding our program.” Photo by Ruth White
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The Halls Women’s League will award scholarships to two Halls High senior girls this year. Those interested in applying should see Jodie Overton in the school guidance office for qualification criteria and applications, which must be returned by Wednesday, April 13.
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■ Kindergarten roundup will be held 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 5.
SCHOOL NOTES ■ Kindergarten roundup will be held Tuesday, April 5. Children 5 years old on or before Sept. 30, 2011, are eligible for kindergarten during the 2011-2012 school year. Parents need to bring child’s birth certificate, social security card, Tennessee school immunization certificate complete and signed by a physician and proof of residency in school zone (utility bill or telephone bill with name and address). Times for roundup are listed by individual school.
a donation can contact the school, 689-1430.
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■ Kindergarten roundup will be held 3:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 5.
■ Rummage sale to benefit the school will be held 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 2, in the gym. Kindergarten roundup will be held 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 5.
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■ The Central High School Foundation is accepting nominations for the Central High Wall of Fame. Send nominations and information regarding why the person should be selected for the Wall of Fame to R. Larry Smith, 7119 Afton Drive, Knoxville, TN 37918, via email to rlsmithins@yahoo. com, or fax to 922-4467. Deadline for nominations is Saturday, April 30.
■ Kindergarten roundup will be held 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5.
Copper Ridge ■ Kindergarten roundup will be held 8-10 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, April 5.
Corryton Elementary ■ Kindergarten roundup will be held 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5.
Gibbs High ■ Project Graduation will be held 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at the North Side YMCA, 7609 Maynardville Highway 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
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■ Kindergarten roundup will be held Tuesday, April 5, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Registration packets are available in the school office. The time capsule sealed in 1986 will be opened Saturday, May 21. Anyone who worked at, attended or is connected to the school is invited to attend. A reception will follow the historic event. Time to be determined.
■ Kindergarten roundup will be held 8-10 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, April 5.
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■ Cheerleading tryouts for upcoming 6th, 7th and 8th grade students will be Monday, May 2. Anyone interested in trying out should pick up paper work in the office and return no later than Thursday, April 21. All participants are required to have a new sports physical. Mandatory parent meeting will be 5 p.m. Friday, April 29, in the school cafeteria. Clinic will be held 8-11 a.m. Saturday, April 30 and 3-5 p.m. Sunday, May 1. Clinics and parent meeting are mandatory to try out. Info: Chauncie
■ Kindergarten roundup will be held 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 5; PTO meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 5; Family skate night, Tuesday, April 19; Walk-a-Thon and school carnival, Friday, April 29; track meet, Tuesday, May 3.
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Central High School students honored by DECA, Boy Scouts By Betty Bean Three Central High School juniors have been selected to represent Tennessee at the DECA International Career
Central Bobcats Development Conference in Orlando next month. Jody Davis, Katlyn Watkin and Ian Morris won slots at the Florida event by excelling in competitions at the state conference in Franklin earlier this month. The students were given role-playing scenarios in business settings selected by the students and allowed 10 minutes to formulate a plan. “We presented ideas to the judges about how we’re going to solve problems and make our company better,” said Katlyn, who chose automotive services and placed first in one of her role-plays. “Before that we have to take a test in our event.” Katlyn was an AAA employee responsible for determining target markets and designing new ways to reach them. “I talked about new advances in social media would be helpful to our service,” she said. Katlyn is the daughter of Todd and Michelle Watkin. Ian, who already knows that he wants to major in
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members who removed the existing gravel and railroad tie walkway and installed a walkway constructed of concrete and brick with “CHS,” the school’s monogram, inlayed with red brick. It will be dedicated as a memorial to former Central High School principal Dan Y. Boring. The walkway, which was not handicap accessible before the project, now has three access ramps and is lined with hundreds of daffodils. In total, Ben and his volunteers spent 384 hours in the planning and the completion of the project. Ben, son of Rhonda and Jeff Archer, began his scouting career 10 years ago at Shannondale Elementary. He earned the Arrow of Light, the Cub Scout’s highest award, in 2006. While in Boy Scouts, Ben has earned 37 merit badges and is a member of the Order of the Arrow, Scouting’s honor society. Ben is an honor student and a member of the Bobcat Company, the Select Choraliers, the tennis team, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
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Battling for control Liam Ulbricht of Central and Blaine Worley of Gibbs battle for control during last week’s soccer matchup. Gibbs lost 3-1 in an action packed game. Photo by Ruth White
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Central’s Booker is finalist for state Teacher of the Year By Betty Bean Byron Booker is a finalist for 2011 Tennessee Teacher of the Year. Booker, whose English as a Second Language students at Central High School describe him as “a big man with a big heart,” is one of 27 regional finalists for the honor, along with Karen Rehder of Farragut Middle School. Booker works with some 35 ESL students from 15 nations and has been at Central for five years. He and his wife, Karissa, spend their personal time and resources to provide his students with cultural and social activities outside the classroom. Known as an innovative, energetic classroom teacher, this year he came up with the idea of co-teaching when he saw that the students he’s teaching language acquisition were struggling with academics. “There were always four or five ESL students in the back of the classroom unable to grasp the subject matter. So I sat down with the principal (Danny Trent) and said ‘I’ve got this idea. Would you let me run with it and see how it works?’ ” The first place Booker tried his idea was algebra
class because six of his ESL students failed the year before. Those six students had gained 25 points by the end of the semester. Booker said he knew they were onto something when other students seemed to benefit, too. “What we have found is that some of the stuff we do in language is actually assisting regular ed students as well,” he said. After a student was shot to death in the school cafeteria in 2008, Booker made home visits to his students’ families to reassure them that it was safe to return to school. He threw the old rules out the window and created three maxims, which he posted on the wall: “We are a team. “We do the right thing. “We use order in everything we do.” It’s not all work, however. The Bookers have a tradition of tailgating at home football games. They provide the food and instruction in American football and someone to sit with during the game. He has also helped his students create an ESL yearbook so they wouldn’t feel left out on the day when all the kids sign annuals.
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Gibbs winterguard performs ‘Together as One’ By Ruth White The Gibbs High winterguard spends countless hours preparing for the indoor performance season
Gibbs Eagles that follows the marching band season. Winterguard uses a combination of music, vibrant costumes, flags, rifles and other props, all executed on a colorful performance mat that is decorated to pull the entire theme together for the best visual effects. This year’s theme was “Together as One” and featured a mix of songs, including “Come Together” by the Beatles, “Someday We’ll Be Together” by Diana Ross and the Supremes, and “One” by U2.
The guard is a competing unit that includes 19 members who perform in the scholastic division of the Carolina Indoor Performance Association. The CIPA is organized and administered on the principle that its leaders are professionals teaching by example in and out of the competitive arena. Competitors are judged on general effect (music), performance and visual effect. Schools from North Carolina, South Carolina, East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia compete in a professional atmosphere during CIPA events. The Gibbs High group earned first place honors in the Intermediate class at the Volunteer Indoor Showcase Gibbs High winterguard members Kayla Palombo and Taylor in February and also competSawyers perform “Together as One” for the student body dur- ed in the Karns High Showing the school talent show. Photo by Ruth White case earlier this month.
SPORTS NOTES ■ Chris Newsom Preseason Classic, Monday, March 28, through Sunday, April 3, Halls Community Park. 5U-14U, drafted rec teams only. Info: 992-5504 or email hcpsports@ msn.com. ■ 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 current 5th-7th graders. Info: Jeff Taylor, 765-2119.
Soccer ’Cats down Gibbs Central’s Julian Cosner gains control of the ball and takes it down field against Gibbs in soccer action last week. Central defeated Gibbs 3-1. Photo by Ruth White
Gibbs baseball to go ‘pink’ The Gibbs High baseball stadium will go from blue to pink for one night to raise money and awareness for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The Outreach team and Mobile Mammography Unit from UT Medical Center will be on site 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 1, and games will begin at 5:30 p.m. The night will be filled with pink events, including bake sale items, hope/ courage wristbands, nail painting, raffle of a Gunn “Live Pink Bear” and a survival wall to honor those affected by breast cancer. Scheduled to play baseball are the Gibbs High, Catholic High and Grace Christian Academy.
■ Chris Newsom Preseason Classic for open/travel teams 5U-14U will be held Friday through Sunday, April 8-10, at Halls Community Park. Info: 992-5404 or email hcpsports.msn.com. ■ The 13th annual Halls/Powell Golf Invitational will be held 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 23, at Beaver Brook Golf and Country Club. A complimentary lunch will be served. Entry fee is $250, $190 of which is tax deductible. Register: www.hallspowellgolf.com or call Josh Yarbrough, 232-1218.
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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: email 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.
Life’s a Beach! Gibbs High prom is April 29 The Gibbs High School prom will be held 7-11 p.m. Friday, April 29, at the Holston Hills Country Club. Tickets are $50 and will go on sale today (March 28) through Thursday, April 21. Guest Agreement Forms must be turned in to Kimberly Jenkins, Kristi Everette or Amy Davis by Friday, April 8. Forms must be approved to purchase a ticket for a nonGibbs High guest.
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No ‘one size fits all’ To correct hearing loss By Sandra Clark
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manufacturers offer amazing warranties. One company will replace your window treatment if it becomes damaged, with no questions asked. Doug says his company’s on-site consultation is a critical part of the business. “One question we ask is ‘why are you covering the windows?’ There can be many reasons: privacy, decoration, light control, insulation, and there are different ways of meeting each of those needs.” For instance, if you’re “going green,” you may want to add draperies with a high insulating factor. If you want an elegant traditional look, wood shutters may be just the thing. But don’t forget the draperies. They can be the perfect finishing touch. Budget Blinds accepts VISA and MasterCard and also has a financing program. They are members of the Better Business Bureau, and Doug says that in 10 years of operation they have never had a complaint. Among their clients are Mercy Fitness North, the federal courts, the city of Knoxville, Tennessee School for the Deaf and the UT Athletic Department.
All hearing losses are as individual as fingerprints, says Gary Weaver, a licensed hearing instrument specialist. “Each hearing loss is unique to the person who has the partial loss. At Weaver Hearing Aid Center we have products to meet the needs of each person with a partial loss.” Gary and his wife, Belinda, own and operate the Weaver Hearing Aid Center, located in Franklin Square on Kingston Pike near Pellissippi Parkway. Call them the quintessential “mom and pop,” but not too loudly. Their hearing is sharp! Gary sees folks frequently who are confused about steps to take when hearing loss is suspected. “People are just blown away by the ads and mailings. They often don’t have a clue where to start.” The Weavers have a simple answer: Visit them for a free check-up. “There’s no co-pay and free front door parking,” said Gary. Gary and Belinda are low-key and personable. There’s no high-pressure to purchase, and the Weavers carry hearing instruments from major manufacturers. Appointments are generally available within two days. “Unless there’s a serious or sudden problem, start with us,” said Gary. A visit to Weaver Hearing starts with an otoscopic ear examination, in which a licensed professional uses a
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Taking photography to the next level By Ruth White If you are looking for something new in photography, look no further than Studio Ten-O, a progressive portrait studio located next to Premier Athletics at 906 Callahan Road. The team at Studio Ten-O brings a combined 60 years’ experience to the Knoxville area. Jean-Philippe Cyprès has been a professional photographer since 1983 and worked as a commercial photographer in Paris before moving to Knoxville. Philippe is a master of lighting and has the creativity and innovation to take photography to a new level. Phil Savage studied photography under world renowned photographer Dave Black at Southern Illinois University before settling in East Tennessee. In addition to his passion for photography, he and his wife, Lisa, have enriched the lives of young athletes in the sport of gymnastics at Premier Athletics since 1980. Cyprès and Savage have the vision to create the portrait studio of the 21st century and are dedicated to offering the highest in
Samantha Norman holds a paddle while Master Tim Walker demonstrates a focus target drill for his class at the U.S. Taekwondo Academy. Photo by Ruth White
Taekwondo teaches skills, discipline The Studio Ten-O team consists of Phil Savage, Shelby Gordon and Jean-Philippe Cyprès. Photo by Ruth White quality, creativity and execution. Add to the mix the creativity of assistant photographer Shelby Gordon and be ready to be amazed. She understands what is on the cutting edge and how to make it happen. The studio offers portrait services at their indoor location and also off-site to cap-
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Taekwondo instructor Master Tim Walker has spent most of his life studying martial arts. The fourth degree black belt has participated in national and international competitions for 15 years and has been named the Olympic Taekwondo state champion in Illinois, Wisconsin and Tennessee. The art of taekwondo not only teaches self-defense skills, but students gain selfconfidence, learn self-discipline, get in shape and lose weight. Walker’s facility is
family oriented and he loves to see families get involved together. U.S. Taekwondo Academy is located at 7350 Morton View (off Beaver Creek Road) behind Bounce USA. Hours are 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Info: Office manager Sara Sewell, 9360593, or owner/instructor Tim Walker, 405-9797. Website: www.ustaekwondo academy-knoxville.com/.
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■ Plain Talk on Quality Growth registration, 7 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, through 5 p.m. Thursday, March 31, Knoxville Convention Center. Info: www. etqg.org.
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Jerry Daugherty trims C.H. Qualls’ hair at his new shop located at 5014 N. Broadway. Daugherty has 13 years’ experience as a barber and is no stranger to the Fountain City area. He worked at the corner of Tazewell and Jackboro pikes for many years and is excited to open his own shop. “Jerry’s Barbershop goes beyond the haircut,” he said. “It’s about building friendships.” Jerry’s Barbershop is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday from 5 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 6:30 a.m. to noon. Info: 385-2775. Photo by Ruth White
■ The Knoxville Area Urban League will host an all-day homeownership workshop 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 2. The workshop is open to anyone preparing to purchase their first home and covers details involved in selecting, purchasing and maintaining a home. The workshop meets all requirements for FHA loans. Cost is $20 and includes a takehome workbook. Info: 524-5511 or visit www.thekaul.org.
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On April 1, Halls High School senior Tucker Hunley’s friends, family and fellow members of Boy Scout Troop 506 will gather for the Court of Honor ceremony that will officially make him an Eagle Scout. But they don’t have to wait to see the tangible evidence of this achievement. Tucker’s Eagle project – an informational Tucker Hunley kiosk and orienteering course – are already integral parts of the Halls High School Outdoor Classroom. Tucker, who has been involved in
scouting for 7 years, got the idea of working on the outdoor classroom in April 2009 after having a talk with horticulture teacher Mike Blankenship and scoutmaster Hank Swindle. “I asked Mr. Blankenship, the head of the outdoor classroom, if there was a project he’d like an upcoming Eagle Scout to do to help out. He said trails and educational amenities and that they didn’t have a place to post information. He asked if I could build a kiosk and 15 orienteering posts marking compass routes at specific locations for his forestry management classes that have surveying involved in the curriculum. Students have to learn how to use compasses, learn to take directions and figure distances,” Tucker said. Blankenship said the class couldn’t
COMMUNITY PARTNERS access employment opportunities in the surveying field because they weren’t able to grasp the subject matter. Tucker made a commitment to build the kiosk and install 15 compass posts along the perimeter of the walking trail. He called TN One Call to make sure where the underground utilities were. With the help of professional surveyor Steve Abbott, he spent two weeks flagging locations to dig. Steiner & Ellis PLLC, an accounting firm, donated $250 for materials. Home Depot discounted his purchases, which totaled out at $200, leaving a $50 donation for Troop 506. His father, Dr. Allen Hunley, helped him gather building materials. His mother, Sally Hunley, made refreshments for his 50-member work crew, which included approximately 50 people over two planned
workdays. Overall, Tucker and his volunteers dedicated 413.5 hours to the project. Tucker, a busy young man who is preparing to major in microbiology at the University of Tennessee next fall, personally spent 77 hours on this project and was glad to do it. “I love scouting,” he said. “It’s an incredible means to discover all different aspects of who you are. You get to experience things you never get to experience otherwise and you have the opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced outdoorsmen and leaders in their fields. The people that you meet are what make scouting special and what they do to grow boys into young men is unparalleled. Teachers do the same kind of thing for you but you can’t share the same kind of experiences with them. It’s a special organization.”
We at Hallsdale-Powell Utility District are proud to congratulate Eagle Scout Tucker Hunley of Boy Scout Troop 507 and salute him as our Community Partner for March 2011.
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HEALTH & LIFESTYLES NEWS FROM FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
High-tech tool makes Knoxville man’s lung surgery less invasive As a businessman, Tom O’Connor likes to research and carefully consider his options before he makes an investment. The same is true when it comes to his health. So, when the 60-yearold Hardin Valley man learned he had a potentially cancerous spot on his lung, he immediately started researching his treatment options. “I went online and read everything I could,” explains O’Connor. “I learned that having the spot removed from my lung with robotically-assisted surgery was less invasive. I was pleased we have it available here in Knoxville.” O’Connor’s pulmonologist suggested that he meet with thoracic surgeon Dr. Mark Cooper. Dr. Cooper performs roboticallyassisted lung surgeries at Fort Sanders Regional using the da Vinci Surgical System. “Dr. Cooper met with me and determined that I was a candi-
“I can breathe real deep and have no discomfort whatsoever.” – Tom 0’Connor A traditional lobectomy (removing a diseased lobe of the lung) is done through a large incision in the patient’s side. The ribs are removed or spread apart to give the surgeon access to the lung. Recovery can be slow and painful. The less-invasive natured of robotIn late February Dr. Cooper ically-assisted surgery helped Tom biopsied O’Connor’s left lung and get back on his feet sooner after discovered the spot was cancerlung surgery. ous. He removed the upper left date for the robotic surgery,” lobe using the da Vinci Surgical says O’Connor. “He answered my System. Instead of a large incision, questions and I felt comfortable Dr. Cooper made four small keywith him. I was glad they could do holes in O’Connor’s side. With the my lung procedure this new way, precision of the robotic controls, instead of the old way.” Dr. Cooper was able to remove
the section of the lung through a keyhole without spreading O’Connor’s ribs. He also removed the surrounding lymph nodes. O’Connor is happy with how the robotically-assisted procedure went. “It was still major surgery and was tough,” he says. “But here it is four weeks later and I’m basically back on my feet. It’s amazing.” O’Connor already returned to work and despite some numbness in his side, feels good. “I can breathe real deep and have no discomfort whatsoever.” He considers robotic surgery a good option for someone potentially facing lung surgery. “I’m impressed with the technology. I highly recommend it.” For more details about the robotically-assisted procedures available at Fort Sanders Regional, call (865) 673-FORT (3678).
Robotically-assisted surgery: A new option for lung surgery As Tennessee’s first hospital to offer robotically-assisted lung removal surgery, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center continues to be a pioneer in the field of robotic surgery. Robotic-assisted surgery Mark Cooper, is less painful M.D., Thoracic than traditionSurgeon al surgery and requires a shorter hospital stay. “The work is done in a minimally invasive way, without making a large incision,” says Dr. Mark Cooper, a thoracic surgeon who uses the da Vinci Surgical System – a robotic-assisted surgery tool – for removing lung cancer. The da Vinci has been used for years at Fort Sanders primarily for prostate and gynecological surgeries. “Now it’s in the beginning stages of being applied to thoracic surgery,” explains Dr. Cooper. So far, he says he has seen a tremendous benefit for his patients. Lung cancer often requires a lobectomy, the removal of at least one lobe of the lung, with surrounding lymph nodes. In a traditional lobectomy, the surgeon makes an incision of six to seven inches on the patient’s side. The ribs are spread and the lobe removed. Because of the damage to the ribs and large incision, the sur-
da Vinci Surgical System gery is quite painful and requires a hospital stay of five to seven days. Recovery can take months. With the da Vinci system, however, the surgeon makes only four small cuts, each one centimeter long on each side of the chest, called “ports.” In one of the ports, a camera is inserted, so the surgeon has a 3-D high definition view inside the chest cavity. In the other three ports surgical tools are placed. There is no need to spread the ribs because the slender arms of the robot system can slip between them. The tools are controlled by the surgeon using a special hand piece at a computer console nearby. The computer translates the
surgeon’s hand movements into precise micro-movements of the robot’s instruments. To remove the lung, Cooper inserts a nylon bag with a drawstring closure through one of the small holes and into the chest cavity. As he cuts away the diseased lung, he compresses it and puts it into the bag. “You pull the purse strings closed, and pull the strings through one of the openings in the chest,” explains Dr. Cooper. “As it reaches the opening outside the chest, you can open the purse strings, and the lung is slippery enough that it just slides out of that little opening by itself. A number of studies have shown that robotically-assisted
surgery is just as effective at removing lung cancer as traditional surgery is. And almost anyone with lung cancer can have the surgery. “Probably 90 percent of patients are candidates,” says Dr. Cooper. “We estimate this is about a 50 percent reduction in hospitalization time,” states Dr. Cooper. “Recovery time is a huge issue in chest surgery. Splitting the ribs is extremely painful for patients and can be quite debilitating for them. For the robotic surgery patients, pain is not such a big issue. And that’s very important in patients with cancer, who need all the energy they can get.” Dr. Cooper encourages lung cancer patients to think about whether robotically-assisted surgery at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is right for them. “If they want an opinion about whether they’re candidates, I’d be happy to see them,” says Dr. Cooper, who says he expects robotic lung surgery to be the norm someday. “Urologists and gynecologists quickly made the switch to robotic surgery when they saw the benefits,” says Dr. Cooper. “I think we’ll see thoracic surgery making the same transition, too.” For information about the physicians who perform robotically-assisted surgery at Fort Sanders Regional, call (865) 673-FORT (3678).
How healthy are you? Get your health numbers and more at Covenant Health Check! If spring is in the air, it must be time for the annual Covenant Health Check, East Tennessee’s longest-running community health screening program.
On Saturday, April 9, Covenant Health Check will be held at Cokesbury Center, 9915 Kingston Pike, from 9 a.m. until noon. Free screenings for 2011 include blood pressure, body composition/ BMI, bone density, carotid artery ultrasound, heart rhythm and vision. Hemoccult Kits (take-home colon cancer screening kits) will be available for $2. For an extra dose of “heart health,” participants can check out their six risk factors for heart disease at the Know Your Six area. Risk factors include blood pressure, BMI, cholesterol/glucose (fee, see below), sleep habits and activity levels.
Discounted blood tests available at each Health Check Site include: N CHC profile – $20 (12-hour fasting recommended for accurate results; those with diabetes should check with a physician before fasting.) Test includes chemistry profile (glucose, potassium, calcium, etc.), cholesterol (total, HDL, LDL and tryiglycerides), and liver enzymes N Complete blood Count (CBC) – $15. Test includes red and white blood cell count, hematocrit, platelets, etc. N Thyroid (thyroid stimulating hormone) – $20 N Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA prostate cancer screening) for men – $20 N C-reactive protein (High Sensitivity ) – $20. Measures heart disease risk and indicates arterial inflammation, especially recommended for those whose cholesterol and blood pressure are above desirable levels. N Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) – $20. Measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in a person’s blood over the last three months. Covenant Passport members receive a $5 discount on one blood test. Membership ID is required. The Cokesbury Health Check site is designated as a “Super Site” and will feature senior health, heart health and stroke prevention activities. For more information about Covenant Healthcheck, visit www.covenanthealth.com or call 865-541-4500.
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Bedtime tales I’m getting tough on bedtime. If you don’t already know, I’m staunchly against cryit-out methods of so-called sleep training, especially for infants. I think anyone who can listen to an infant cry and not respond is a heartless, selfish person who maybe should have thought harder before having kids. An almost-3-year-old is a different story, though. By this age, they’re old enough to figure out that they can delay going to sleep. Daniel does not want to go to sleep at night, and he tries everything to keep from drifting off. Before my get-tough regime came into play, Daniel would delay sleep in a number of ways. He would drain his juice cup in one gulp and ask for more, then more and
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moms101 more. This resulted in two training pants changes per night and soaked bedsheets. He would call for me and try everything he could think of to keep me in the room. He would ask over and over to go to the rocking chair. I’d go to the door, and he’d call “Wait,” then want to have a conversation. I’ve played this game long enough. Mr. Sly Pants got a taste of the new world order last week.
Change No. 1: No juice cup in his room. He gets a drink before bed, and that’s it. Needless to say, he was not pleased. Change No.2: One rocking chair visit after lights out, and that’s it. Other comforting takes place at bedside. Change No. 3: No waiting. Once I’m at the door, I say “I love you, goodnight,” and close it behind me. So far, so good. I’m still not leaving him in his room to cry himself asleep. At worst, there’s been a minute of hollering, but if real tears start to roll, I’m in the room like a flash. We’re not crying it out, but I am teaching him that nighttime is for sleeping. Contact Shannon Carey at shannon@ ShopperNewsNow.com.
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Young-Williams Animal Center team member Candice enjoys a few moments with Chase, a handsome, 8-year-old male tabby cat. He is not shy about showing affection and loves to be petted. Chase is available for adoption at Young-Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division St. 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 to visitors noon to 6 p.m. each day. See all of Young-Williams Animal Center’s adoptable animals at www.knoxpets.org.
Dr. Willard “Bill” Campbell, surgeon with Premier Surgical Associates, has joined other local physicians, nurses, surgical techs and translators on a mission trip to Guatemala each January for the past eight years. The mission is organized each year by Knoxville Medical Mission. The trip is focused on general surgery, gynecology and urology. As with any major undertaking, the mission is not without challenges. Coordinating details takes a
tremendous amount of time and organization. Planning for the next annual trip begins almost as soon as the most recent trip ends. ■ Abdominal aneurysms meeting and a screening that The best way for someone can detect the condition, to make an impact, accordpresented by UT Medical Cening to Campbell is “to doter’s Heart and Lung Vascular nate money.” Institute and Aortic Center, Checks in support of the will be 5 p.m. Wednesday, mission can be made payMarch 30, in the Wolf Kaplan able to Knoxville MediCenter in Neyland Stadium cal Mission Foundation (enter through gate 21A). NFL and mailed to Dr. Willard legend Joe Theismann will Campbell, Premier Surgical take part in the meeting. Free parking and admission. RSVP Associates, 9430 Park West required: 305-6970. Blvd., Suite 310, Knoxville, TN 37923. ■ Alzheimer’s caregiver support group meets 6-7 p.m. each third Thursday at Elmcroft Assisted Living and Memory Care in Halls. Light refreshments. RSVP appreciated. Info: 925-2668.
The Halls Crossroads Women’s League is seeking volunteers to help clean up Beaver Creek from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2. Meet at the League’s clothes Closet at the corner of Maynardville Highway and Cunningham Road. Supplies will be provided.
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The Tennessee Public and Teaching Hospitals Association (TennPath) has named John J. Sheridan as its 20112012 chair of the board. Sheridan is vice president of Community and Government Relations at The University of Tennessee Medical Center.
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Lrg 4 BR, NAIL TECHNICIAN & new paint, hdwd 2.5 BA, 2 car gar, STYLIST NEEDED. floors, lawn care Jacuzzi tub, FP, $1950 141 Booth rental in Halls Dogs incl. $1200/MO. + mo+dep. 865-310-3188 Plaza near Food City. $1200 dep. 8017 Sa748711 382-4005 AKC BOXER PUPbre. 865-399-7452 PIES, ready 3/28! KNX748893 FTN CITY 2BR/1BA, Male brindle, male FP, dishwasher, carTrucking Opportunities 106 rev brindle, female WEST, CLOSE IN port, bsmnt, lg yard. brindle. Tails , 2BR, LR, Big kit., Clean! Avail 4/1. docked, dew, shots. $700/mo. Dam dep, all appls., W/D, NICE! $400. 851-8645 Driver Trainees $695. 414-7616. credit check. 805-9414 Needed for US Xpress, BOSTON TERRIER or 805-5903. Werner & others. $850PUPS, CKC & NKC FTN CITY, 3BR, 2BA, Condo Rentals 76 $1000 weekly. Local reg M&F, blk & wht 2 car gr., kit, app training. No layoffs. $500. 865-579-2829 furn., no pets, refs, Brand New 2 bd/2 ba Lifetime job placement. $950 mo. 567-6063. DACHSHUNDS, Mini, 1 car gar, Ftn City. Financial assistance CKC, 9 wks old, red $850/mo. Call John GIBBS 2BR/1BA avail. 1-877-720-7321 long hair 2 M, 1 F, 865-740-1181 Bkgrnd check req'd. $250. 865-428-9228 Web ID #752366 $400/MO + DEP. KNX756450 CALL 254-8581 General 109 FARRAGUT – 2 BR, AFTER 5PM. ENGLISH BULLDOG 2 BA, 1 car garage, puppies, AKC Reg. HALLS 3BR/1.5BA No approx. 1300 Sq Ft, lg. Exc. ch. bldlns, laundry rm, gas FP, pets, no smoking. All family raised & appl's incl'd. $800/mo $1,000/mo. 865-740-0200 loved. Vet cert. Up + dep. Call Dusty at to date on shots & FTN CITY AREA 556-9335. wormed. Stocky Condo Lease to purchase, w/lots of wrinkles. INSKIP, 3 br, 2 ba 2BR, 21/2 bath, $800.00 $1800. 865-394-9054 ranch, 1 car gar, mo + $40.00 HOA mo. Call 865-679-8105. appl, cent. air, no ENGLISH BULLDOG smoke, no pet inside. Pups, NKC Reg., 12 $850/mo. 865-212-9797 N.E. 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA, 2 wks. S&W, ch. bld. car garage condo. KNX755222 $1,200. 423-314-5731 loads of amenities. KNX755211 $950 mo. 599-8174; LAKE HOME w/dock 938-7200. Concord/Farragut GERMAN SHEPHERD KNX753264 Schls 3BR, 2BA ranch Puppies, AKC, 1 M, $1,500/mo. 865-755-1023 2 F, 12 wks, $500. 865WEST, 2 Br, 2-1/2 BA 397-5730 ask for Karen w/gar adjacent to LOUDON LOFT, HisKNX755188 FS health club. Conv toric 2 BR, total reno& quiet nghbrhd. vation, old brick walls, German Shepherd Gas FP, all appl, hdwd flrs, granite & SS puppy, fem., black & new crpt, patio, pool. kit., lease w/all pmts cream, AKC reg., born No pets/no smoking. applied to purchase opt. 1/6/11. 865-291-7651 $850/mo+dep, 1 Yr $950/mo. 865-924-0791 lease. 865-773-4578. GREAT PYRENEES KNX753257 Web ID #756338 puppies, 3 mos, Females ^ MURPHY HILLS raised w/chickens, 3BR/1BA w/enclosed Willow Place Condos S&W $150. 865-376-0364 gar, lg deck, kit appls 2 BRS, 2 BAS, 1 car KNX755323 included. New cent h/a g a r a g e , l a u n d r y Lab Pups, AKC reg, & water heater. No pets! connections, all kitchen yellow & choc. ParRefs req'd, dam dep. appliances included, ents on site. Ready $650/mo. 689-5848 $750/mo. $500 dep. 1 yr 4/1. 423-336-1935 lease required. 389-8244 N.E. 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA, 2 KNX756000 car gar., 2000+ SF, MIN. SCHNAUZERS 2 story w/new hdwd Manf’d Homes - Sale 85 AKC. Will be ready flooring, $1100 mo. April 1. Blk, S&P, 865-599-8174; 938-7200 super coated, $350 & 753262 up. 423-736-0277 NE KNOX, Washington KNX756594 Pk/Murphy Rd area, Newly Built Condo, 3BR, 2BA, 1550 SF, $200 each. White. 2 car gar. $1050 mo. 865-705-8886 865-604-1322. 754817 POM KENNEL SALE 5 F, 2 M, 4' & 6' NORTH Hills Rancher, fencing, cages, houses. 3BR/2BA, hdwds., 865-242-6995 equip. kit. laun./bonus, pups101.com deck, $950 + dep. No ^ POM PUPPIES, AKC vouchers. 865-546-3713 reg, S&W, 7 wks, 2 & 3 BR Homes. NORTH. Lrg new 4 BR, P.O.P. $275 to $350. Call 865-250-4205. 3 BA, master & 2nd BR 865-933-2032, 789-5648 on main, bonus, FP, 2 KNX753176 SINGLE 14'X70' car gar, $1950 mo+ dep. 2BR/2BA Split plan, POODLE NURSERY, NO PETS. 865-310-3188 MB 17.5'x13.75'. We Have All Sizes, 748708 Walk-in closet, new all colors. Pups are reg., POWELL, nice 3 BR, hvac & L/R floorhave shots, health 2 BA, cent. H&A, ing. Fridge, stove, guarantee & wormed. W/D. Clear title. appls., community Our nursery is full. pool, $550/mo. 938-1653 $11,500. 250-3831 $175 & up. 423-566-0467 ^
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PUG PUPPIES, 6 wks, fawn w/black mask, 2 M $275, 1 F $300. 423-337-6032 PUPPY NURSERY. Many different breeds Maltese, Yorkies, Malti-Poos, YorkiPoos, Shih-Poos, shots & wormed. Health guar. 423-566-0467 Rottweiler, 4 mo, female, German style show ch parents, $900. 865-216-0146 KNX755215 SCHNAUZER Toy, CKC reg, female, 12 wks old, 1st shots/ wormed. $225. 865546-0574;865-257-0285 KNX754238 SHIH TZU, 6 wk old, $250-$350. 2 are rare. CKC reg., wormed 865-255-3627 SHIH TZU PUPPIES, CKC reg., 8 wks., shots/wormed, cute & adorable, 2 F $400 1 M $350. 423-404-4189 puppeeperson@yahoo.com SIBERIAN Husky AKC Pups, champ lines, shots, $350 to $500. 865-995-1386 KNX753633 SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPPIES. Shots & dewormed $350. 865382-4005 or 686-7777. SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPS, AKC 6 M, 2 F, $250 ea. www.tnwesties.com 865-789-4276 KNX754114 YORKIE BABIES, AKC reg, S&W UTD champ. pedigree, Quality Beauties! 865-463-2049, 441-6161 KNX756243 YORKIE/CAIRN Pups, Mom is reg. Cairn, Dad is reg. Yorkie, F-$275, M-$250. 865-963-1965. KNX752942 YORKIE, CKC reg, male, all shots, 1 yr old in May. $300. Call 423-714-6798 KNX752777
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PET GROOMING SHOP, wait or drop off. Andersonville Pike, Halls. 925-3154.
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MOVING SALE. Re- Campers 235 frig. freezer, qn BR suite, DR tbl, office 26' 2011 Puma travel furn. 865-531-6428 trailer w/super slide, many upgrades, used SEALY memory foam twice, $17,500. 865full matt., 18"H. 933-1476; 719-7020 Good cond, like new. LINCOLN MARK LT KNX751165 Excavating/Grading $700. 865-690-6420 2006, 4x4, remote ALTERATIONS CEDAR CREEK 2002, start, 4 dr, 103k mi, BY FAITH 5th Wheel with $19,900. 865-712-0632 Men women, children. Household Appliances 204a gooseneck adapter, KNX752541 Custom-tailored 31', 1 super slide clothes for ladies of all WANTED: NONout, Onan gen., no WHITE FIBERGLASS sizes plus kids! WORKING appliances small TRUCK TOP. smoking or pets. Faith Koker 938-1041 & scrap metal. Halls & $100. Call 922-1105. Clean. $15,500 OBO. surrounding area. Call 865-640-8709 FERN'S John - 865-925-3820. ALTERATIONS FLEETWOOD Royale 4 Wheel Drive 258 corner Afton & Devon, Pop up for sale Halls. 922-5285 Auctions 217 2007 or trade. Exc cond. DODGE RAM 1997 Fully stocked. $4000 1500 4x4, 162K mi, OBO or will trade for NEXT AUCTION: good tires, must see, Attorney 306 landscape repair. 865$2395 obo. 865-933-9555 Tues April 5, 6pm 354-0017 (Rockwood) Cherokee Auction Co. JEEP WRANGLER KNX753448 10015 Rutledge Pike Sahara 1998, 150k mi, JAYCO JAY FLIGHT 4.0, 6 cyl, 4x4, loaded, Corryton, TN 37721 G2 25' RKS, 2010, great cond, $8500. Just 10 min from with super slide, 865-448-8861; 274-7413 zoo exit off I-40. satellite TV, used Web ID #752932 865-465-3164 or visit twice, $18,500 OBO. a u c t i o nz i p .c o m NISSAN TITAN 2004 423-337-1689 LE, 4WD, 91K mi. loaded, T A L 238 6 FL 5626 Fosgate Trail Light Cruiser, Rockford 2004. queen bed, kit. stereo system. $12,000 ^ Garage Sales 225 & bath, dinette $7900 obo. 865-408-1045. KNX754842 cash. 865-376-6856 9-FAMILY SALE! Sat WILDCAT 2011 4/2, 8am-? in Andorian Hills s/d on 28 RKBS 5th wheel, Comm Trucks Buses 259 Emory Rd. Avon, NEW & warranty. Baby items, Beautiful, 2 slides, 1986 BLUE BIRD BUS 2 - 15K Generators, clothes, HH, an- easy towing, lots of extras. Bargain, tiques, etc. Good Condition $29,900. 865-933-4780. For more info. email KNX751147 HOUSE FOR SALE & mprowell@medicblood.org GARAGE SALE Thur/ 750821 Fri 3/31 & 4/1, 8a-5p. Lots of goodies cheap! Motor Homes 237 8018 Phyllis Ln, BenAntiques Classics 260 jamin Knob s/d. Winnebago Adventure McCloud Rd to Gray Rd. 35U, 2 slides, in motion CADILLAC SEDAN satel., awnings, 33k mi, DeVille 1972 gar. kept, many extras, For details call exc. cond. $98,000. 865865-691-8202 992-0150; 727-809-4513 KNX755515 KNX756959 MERCEDES 500 SEC WINNEBAGO 1984, European ADVENTURER model, 2 dr. coupe, 33V 2003, every option, all svc records, Fountain City 2 slides, transferable mint cond. 167k mi. ^ warr., new tires, Plaza across from $8000. 865-992-0150; and brakes. Asking 727-809-4513 the Duck Pond $52,500. 865-607-8888. KNX756947 KNX755319 Sat & Sun, April
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NISSAN ALTIMA 2002, 2.5 S, 4 dr., 72k A CLEAN HOME BY GAIL Dependable, mi. Garage kept. trustworthy, exp'd. Call $5750. 865-584-4347 368-9649 for free est. KNX755630 VW BEETLE conv. CAROL'S CLEANING MR. FIX-IT. Electrical SERVICE 20 yrs exp, 2006, 5 spd., AC, work incl'g panel upcomm & residential. cream paint, cream grades, plumbing, Bonded & insured, refs lthr. int., khaki top, painting, pressure avail. Call for quote Only 11,625 orig. mi. wash, carpentry. Also 323-9105 Wife's car, like new Honey-Do lists. No job cond. Only $14,500. too small! 687-9339 RESIDENTIAL Call 423-312-1587. KNX755929 CLEANING TONY'S HOME RE- ^ PAIRS & REMODELCall Vi vian ING. Flooring, Kit924-2 579 Domestic 265 chens, bathrooms, Free estimates. & decks. Fully lic'd CLEAN your & insured. 363-7776 LINCOLN CONTINEN- WILL Halls/Knox Co. area TAL 1998, 90k mi, home. Exp'd house$4285. Runs & looks keeper, refs avail. Call Landscaping 338 great. 865-548-1804 Laurie at 922-3136 or KNX756171 789-1022. CRE ATIVE MERCURY GRAND L AN DSC APES MARQUIS GS 2005, estimates for 323 Giving 78,267 mi. great cond. Electrical trimming Bradford $8,000 neg 865-389-7430 Pears & Shrubs also SERVICE CALLS, Panel leaf removal. Upgrades, Water 925-4595 heaters replaced. All Air Cond / Heating 301 MAYNARDVILLE types electrical work. MULCH & MORE Call Dan at 687-9339. Bobcat, backhoe, high lift, dump truck. Mulch, VOL Elect ric rock, wood. Free est. I ns tal l ati on 356-1966 or Repair 992-7615 Maintenance Service Upgrades Lawn Care 339 Cab l e P h on e L i n es S ma l l j o b s welco me. License d/Ins ured Ofc : 9 4 5 -3 05 4 Cell: 705-6357
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