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New jobs Adam Parker is moving from Gibbs Elementary School where he has been principal since 2004 Parker to become principal at A.L. Lotts Elementary School. He joined Knox County Schools in 1995 as a teacher at Powell Elementary and has also been principal at Corryton Elementary and assistant principal at Beaumont Magnet Honors Academy.

Susan Turner, a principal since 1999, will become elementary supervisor.

Most recently at A.L. Lotts, Turner she also was principal at BrickeyMcCloud, Rocky Hill and Ball Camp Elementary schools. She joined KCS in 1980 and taught at Rocky Hill and Cedar Bluff Middle School.

Parker holds a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s in curriculum and instruction from UT. Turner holds a bachelor’s in elementary education from ETSU and a master’s in administration and supervision from UT.

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By Jake Mabe Anne Allen got the Christmas gift of a lifetime a couple of years ago.

But she didn’t “open” it until last week. Here’s the deal.

Allen is the longtime pianist at Beaver Dam Baptist Church. She loves music, has played the piano since childhood and is a staple of Beaver Dam’s Sunday services.

A couple of Christmases ago, fellow church member Eddie DeBusk, who also plays in the church orchestra, won a package at an auction that included four hours of instruction with former UT Knoxville chancellor and noted organist Dr. Bill Snyder plus an hour’s performance on the Mighty Wurlitzer organ at the Tennessee Theatre. DeBusk gave it to Allen as a Christmas present.

“I never thought I’d ever get to do this,” Allen said.

The performance was supposed to be private, but Allen got permission from Snyder and the Tennessee Dr. Bill Snyder talks about the Tennessee Theatre’s 1928 Mighty Wurlitzer organ during Anne Allen’s special performance Theatre to hold a one-hour concert last Tuesday. Allen is pictured at right with the organ. Allen, the longtime pianist at Beaver Dam Baptist Church, received performance, featuring the Beaver a special Christmas present from fellow church member Eddie DeBusk, which included instruction time with Snyder Dam orchestra and music miniswhile learning to play the organ. Snyder and the theater allowed Allen to perform a special concert for church members, ter Mike Bundon, for church memTo page A-3 family and friends at the theater last week. Photo by Jake Mabe

HPUD opens new offices

By Sandra Clark Anyone who has paid a bill at the offices of Hallsdale Powell Utility District encountered a jarring bell, a cramped, dusty lobby and an absolute lack of privacy. Behind the glass wall, conditions for office workers were worse. In the operations center out back, conditions were downright primitive.

All that ended June 30, 2011, when HPUD employees marched 100 yards into their new headquarters. Coincidentally, it was the last day of employment for the man whose vision birthed the new facility.

Marvin Hammond incredulously wore a Piggly Wiggly T-shirt, a gift, he said, from the late Max Hodge. Hammond had preserved it for decades, waiting for a special occasion.

Darren Cardwell, Hammond’s successor as president and CEO of the water utility, said a community Retired CEO Marvin Hammond stands in the spacious lobby of open house will be held “in the new Hallsdale Powell Utility District headquarters on Cuna month or two, when we get ningham Road. Photos by S. Clark

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By Betty Bean When the Tennessee General Assembly wound up its 2011 business, a group of students and administrators at the University of Tennessee went out and painted The Rock with a special message: “Thank You, Jamie.”

They were saluting Senate Speaker Pro Tempore Jamie Woodson, whose deSenate Speaker Pro Tempore parture from the state SenJamie Woodson Photo by B. Bean ate to become the president

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and CEO of SCORE – the State Collaborative on Reforming Education – means that Knox County is losing its most influential legislator and UT its most powerful ally.

Prior to being named to the No. 2 position in the Senate, Woodson, who holds degrees in political science and law from UT, chaired the Senate’s education committee and developed a reputation as state govern-

everything settled down.”

Power and gas will be dropped to the old building this week, and then workers will start tearing it down.

The headquarters, designed by David Collins of McCarty Holsaple McCarty Architects, feels like Disney’s Epcot. Nothing is elaborate, yet the overall effect is futuristic.

Hammond sat for a moment in the community room. “Someday people may ask why we built it like

this. They may ask why we did other things that we did.

But we’re like the men who established the district. We all made the best decisions that we could for the time we’re in.”

HPUD founders including general manager Allan Gill and longtime chair F.H. “Hack” Harbin went doorto-door collecting $5 per family to start the district.

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ment’s leader in education policy. She says it is that passion that compelled her to give up her Senate seat to head the foundation created by former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist.

Woodson likely made a strong impression on Frist in 2009 when she was on the Race to the Top team that made Tennessee the first state in the nation to win the coveted $500 million federal education grant.

“I have worked with Sen. Frist for many years and have been inspired by his dedication. It is such an honor to be a part of this group, which is at the forefront of education reform. I will have the opportunity to move from policy work into implementation. At the end of the day, it’s all about making sure students in Tennessee are prepared for success in the global marketplace.”

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Greenway to be rerouted during stream restoration project Here’s an update on the Beaver Creek stream restoration project I told you about last week.

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Come on baby light my firecracker Today is July 4, and this evening you can bask in the rockets’ red glare and the bombs bursting in air in nearly any corner of the county. Around our neighborhood, this night won’t be that much different from most others.

Apparently there are several factions around here who live by the proposition that all men are created equal until one blows his fingers off with an M-80. Over the past year or so, meetings of the local “Friends of Firecrackers” clubs have grown to the point that hardly a night passes without several canines and other critters falling victim to PFSD (post firecracker stress disorder).

This firecracker fascination puzzled me for a long time, but I think I’ve finally stumbled on the answer. Not everyone who lives here is “from around here,” and a holiday somewhere else isn’t necessarily a holiday in the U.S. A few examples: ■ May 1: Labor Day (or “Labour” Day) in Guatemala, Haiti, Greece, Croatia and a slew of other countries ■ May 14: National Unification Day in Liberia ■ May 17: Constitution Day in Norway ■ June 4: National Flag Day in Estonia ■ Second Monday in June: Queen’s Birthday in Australia Now, for the record, I hold no grudges against natives of any of these countries. (Some of my best friends are Croatians.) And they certainly are entitled to live anywhere they want in Knox County.

But I do wish they would choose a quieter way to celebrate their national holidays, perhaps a neighborhood demolition derby.

Anybody seen my earplugs?

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Knox County Parks and Greenways coordinator Rebekah Jane Justice reported last week that the Halls Greenway will be temporarily rerouted during the stream restoration construction project at Beaver Creek behind Food City.

Justice says the best access to the greenway during the construction will be from the Halls branch library, 4815 E. Emory Road, or from the Halls Community Park, 6983 Recreation Lane, off Crippen Road.

The project team began layout and staking of the design last week. Weather permitting, construction is scheduled to begin the second week of July and will last seven to 10 days.

The bridge that crosses the creek from the greenway to the Food City parking lot will also be closed.

The original greenway path and the bridge will reopen following construction.

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Halls High Class of ’54 holds reunion

The Halls Greenway will be rerouted during the stream restoration project at Beaver Creek behind Food City. At the Beaver Creek bridge, take the greenway detour up the mown grass path to the cul-de-sac of Country Meadow Drive. Follow Country Meadow Drive to the existing greenway connection. Photo submitted

Members of the Halls High Class of 1954 who gathered for a reunion at Dollie Leach’s house on June 25 are: (front) Peggy Jones, Freda Cooper, Dollie Leach, Marjorie Underwood, Virginia Smit, Evelyn Underwood; (back) Ray Beeler, Howard Baker, Bill Medlin, Faye Murrell, Robert Blow, Kay Lett, Bob Porter, John Tolson, Bill Brock and Bob Weaver. Photos by Jake Mabe

take pictures.

“There will be some good Well, you know I never miss a chance to eat a good food,” Bill said. meal.

He was right. And, yep, So, when Bill Brock I had two bowls of banana called to say the Halls High puddin’.

Class of 1954 was meeting Dollie says the group first for dinner at Dollie Leach’s met at her home in 1988. house, I jumped at the op- They’ve been doing so evportunity to drop by and ery year since, except for each fifth year, when they do something special, like meet in Pigeon Forge.

Several folks came in from out of state. Everybody had a good time, swappin’ stories and getting caught up.

Halls High graduates Kendra McCoig and Sarah Cox are this “You can learn a lot from year’s recipients of the annual Halls Lions Club scholarships. this group,” somebody said. Each will receive $1,000.

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McCoig, Cox receive Halls Lions Club scholarships

church, Cornerstone Baptist on Mynatt Drive, Halls resident Cindy Metcalfe, a longtime church member, decided to give something back.

Cindy orchestrated a care package of snacks and much-needed supplies to send to Walter’s platoon in Afghanistan. Cornerstone prepares care church members and fampackage for ily and friends chipped in soldiers to collect 37 pounds of supWhen PFC Walter M. plies for 19 soldiers. The LaHorner came home on dies Fellowship Group paid leave and visited his home the UPS shipping fee.

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Both will receive $1,000 – $500 for two semesters.

Kendra is attending PelThe Halls Lions Club lissippi State and plans to honored Halls High gradustudy medicine. Sarah is atates Kendra McCoig and tending UT Chattanooga and Sarah Cox at its meeting at plans to go into nursing.

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Human cost of ending seniors’ free bus tickets will be high, users predict

By Betty Bean Ernest Muller, 91, was once known as the “South Knoxville Litter Getter.”

“We would go to parks and he would pick up trash and clean up, just to have something to do,” said his son, Ken Muller. “Now, because of balance issues, he can no longer do that.”

Ernest was a design engineer with the Nevada Highway Department who retired in 1977 and became a private land surveyor until he had to give up driving at age 84. When his wife fell ill, he became her caregiver.

Later, they came to Knoxville to live with Ken and his wife, Cynthia Andreson.

“We deliberately chose a home on the bus line,” said Ken, who is a disabled veteran. “With both my wife’s and my disabilities, using the bus is a necessity. She used it to go to work every day, and we’ve been using the bus system more since my parents came. My mother died last December, and this is a way for Dad to see something out the window and say ‘What is that? I’ve never been here before.’ ”

Brown Bag, Green Book Rabbi Beth Schwartz will discuss “The Sacred Universe: Earth, Spirituality, and Religion in the Twenty-First Century”

by Thomas Berry noon Wednesday, July 20, at the East Tennessee History Center. The program is part of the Brown Bag, Green Book series. Everyone is invited to bring a lunch. Info: 215-8723.

KAT general manager Cindy McGinnis says the county’s reduced participation leaves a hole in the KAT budget during a time of volatile gasoline and employee health insurance costs.

James Harmon, 70, also lives in South Knoxville, is on a fi xed income and is about to suffer a double whammy since his only supplemental income is from his job with KAT’s federally-funded Senior Aides program, also on the chopping block. He has organized efficiency surveys of the KAT system and participated in a study of how the trolley system could work better.

“They are in the process of making changes that come from the data we collected,” he said. He is angry about Senior FREEdom Steve Muller and his father, Ernest Photo by B. Bean ending.

“Look what’s happenThe Mullers counted on program will end in Oc- ing – a huge percentage getting Senior FREEdom tober because the county of the senior population bus tickets, provided by a whacked two-thirds of its depends on those buses.

Knoxville Area Transit/ appropriation. County May- I would classify this as a Knox County partnership or Tim Burchett said the life-threatening decision at that was started in 2006 cut shouldn’t matter since a time when gas prices are by former Mayor Mike buses run whether empty so high that a lot of people Ragsdale’s “No Senior Left or full, and KAT should let cannot afford to operate a vehicle. I am one of those.

Behind” initiative. The seniors ride free.

■ Knoxville Writers’ Guild will host its annual open mike night for members 7 p.m.

Thursday, July 7, at the Laurel Theater. Everyone is invited to attend. Admission is a donation of $2.

I’m already in subsidized housing, trying to supplement my small Social Security income. It’s not going to be easy on my budget to put out $30 a month for a senior pass. I’m embedded in this community. I’m an educated person. This is just where it falls out for me.”

Radio talkshow host Hubert Smith served two terms on the KTA board during the Ashe administration. He believes Senior FREEdom has made a difference for older Knoxvillians.

“I can tell you first hand.

I’m on the bus every day and hear them talking about this program ending.

For them, it’s a psychological blow – a financial blow, too. A person on a fi xed income who’s got $10 to spend if they don’t have to spend $1.50 for transportation, they can go out and that $10 is going in somebody’s cash register. They stay home and nobody wins.

Next time I hear Burchett talking about how much he cares for seniors, I’m going to have a hard time taking him seriously.”

■ The Knoxville City Council Pension Task Force will have its first meeting 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, in the small assembly room of the City-County Building. Info: 215-2075 ■ Knoxville Civil War Roundtable will meet 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, at Bearden Banquet Hall on Kingston Pike.

Historian and author Michael R. Bradley, Ph.D. will discuss “The Bodyguard and Staff of Nathan Bedford Forrest.”

Everyone is invited. Admission is $5. Dinner at 7 p.m. is an additional $17. Deadline to register is 11 a.m. Monday, July 11. RSVP at 691-9001.

■ The Halls High School main office and guidance office will be open 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays this summer.

Info: 922-7757.

American Legion to host fishing tournament

The American Legion post 212 will host its third annual Youth Free Fishing Tournament at Big Ridge State Park, Saturday, July 9. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and participants will be able to fish until 2 p.m. The event is open From page A-1 From page A-1 to youth up to age 12 and there will be prizes for all ing on Doris Circle. A new nomic and emotional ties bers, family and friends last got to sing along as Allen who participate. Reels will headquarters was occupied to north Knox County owe Tuesday night. The place played such standards as “In be furnished for those who the Good Old Summertime” need one and food and in 1969 when the district a huge debt to Mr. Gill and was packed. had grown to 6,500 custom- Mr. Harbin. And we owe a There was thunderous and “It Had to be You.” drinks will be provided. ers and 35 employees. tip of the hat to the guy in applause when Allen and The Mighty Wurlitzer is Now, HPUD operates two the Piggly Wiggly T-shirt. the organ rose up on stage to the original organ that dates water treatment plants and Marvin Hammond is our begin the show. She picked back to the Tennessee Thesome of her favorite songs to atre’s 1928 opening. It was a wastewater facility. It’s “Moses, man.”

Shop-a-holic? the fourth largest district in He envisioned, he scram- play, everything from movie restored several years ago.

Snyder had high praise Check out our Tennessee with 27,000 cus- bled, he cajoled and he took themes to hymns to Broadfor his pupil. tomers and 65 employees. some heavy hits. Last Thurs- way and show tunes.

Action Ads. The district has fulfilled its day, he carried in the boxes, Bundon accompanied her “She’s worked hard and mission of clean water and but he doesn’t have an office by singing “When Irish Eyes we’ve had a good time,” he economic growth in Halls, in the new headquarters. are Smiling,” “My Wild Irish said. “She’s gotten some 4509 Doris Circle • 922-4136 Powell and now Union Marvin Hammond is going Rose” and the majestic “The masterful tones out of (the Prayer.” The audience also organ).”

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government Mayor finds virtue in procrastinating “Never put off till tomorrow what may be done day after tomorrow just as well,” Mark Twain said, and Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett has taken that advice to heart.

Burchett has a plan to

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build a new elementary school in Carter. His bank account falls short of his ambition, but the mayor says if we’re willing to wait all will come out right in the end as he unloads county property to raise about $11 million.

I’m not nearly as concerned about the ultimate success of the mayor’s buy now and pay later plan as others might be. For example, the developer, the Devon Group, presumably knows a thing or two about real estate markets and might question the wisdom of selling property in a market where demand is lower than the birth rate of Peruvian penguins.

But if people as shrewd as Bob Talbott and Raja Jubran aren’t worried that the county’s check might bounce a couple of years down the road, why should non-Carterites sweat it?

Besides, many who want the school aren’t worried about the petty details.

They fall into the, “Frankly, Scarlett, I don’t give a damn,” just build it camp, and believe, like Scarlett, that tomorrow is the best day to worry about your problems.

Indeed, it’s fair to say the mayor’s plan rests on hope and procrastinating. Hope that the real estate market will rally well in advance of the day the bill comes due, and procrastinating until then.

All this creative planning hinges on school board approval to convey the land for the school to the Industrial Development Board and agreeing to split $5

million once intended for renovations to the Carter campus, which includes the middle school. At last word, the $5 million was hiding under an assumed identity after County Commission vetoed it as part of the schools’ FY 2011 capital improvement plan, and it did not resurface in the FY 2012 school budget.

However, the county capital improvement plan for fiscal years 2012-2016 includes a line item captioned “Carter Campus Renovations/Additions” – with no money assigned to it. A note explains “the county had planned for a $5 million renovation at Carter Elementary,” but commission did not fund the project and “alternatives” are “being investigated.”

We now know what the alternative is, even if the note is misleading. The school board, not the county, planned for renovations that the county – in the person of several commissioners with an assist from Burchett – derailed.

That white lie of a note is consistent with the through the looking glass nature of this project since Burchett and commission concluded they were better judges of what the school system needed than the school board’s elected representatives. Ironically, the $13.9 million cost for the school is comparable to the school system’s own estimates for financing and building under conventional methods, undercutting the mayor’s contention that a little creativity could get the job done on the cheap.

But let’s put the best possible spin on matters. The economy recovers, demand for land returns to something like pre-2007 levels, and the county nets enough from selling excess property to pay for the school with money left over.

That would negate the opinion of one local financial guru that the plan is “smoke and mirrors.” We had enough of that under the last administration.

Contact: lvgknox@mindspring.com.

SCHOOL NOTES ■ Knox County school board will meet Wednesday, July 6, at 5 p.m. at the City County Building with a preliminary workshop at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, at the Andrew Johnson Building. Agenda items include: ■ Karns Elementary School, a contract with C.M. Henley Roofing Inc. for $757,320 for roof upgrades.

■ Architect Lanny Cope will present the schematic design of the new southwest elementary school for board approval.

■ Baker Center is sponsoring civics professional development for teachers in grades 4-12. Deadline to register is Tuesday, July 12.

Info: nissa@utk.edu/.

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DeFreese brings ‘red bull’ message The early departure of state Sen. Jamie Woodson from elected office will trigger an off-year election to fill the 6th District Senate seat.

It will coincide with upcoming city elections, and County Commission will appoint an interim senator to serve in the meantime, as it did last year after Tim Burchett became county mayor.

Betty Bean It’s a Republican seat, and Democrats have been pretty quiet about making a run for it, except for a brief rumor flurry involving actor David Keith.

On the GOP side, it looks like three women – Becky Duncan Massey, Marilyn Roddy and Victoria DeFreese – will battle it out.

Massey, with her powerful family name and years of

Ron likes Ivan

Peabody gives nod to Harmon for mayor

Normally City Council candidates run their own campaigns and avoid getting involved in other council or mayoral campaigns.

So it was quite a surprise to read in Georgiana Vines’ column on June 27 that Council candidate Ron Peabody, who is opposing former County Commissioner Finbarr Saunders (Seat C), said he is supporting Ivan Harmon for mayor when asked at the Harmon for Mayor Coffee at Wright’s Cafeteria promoted by the Knox GOP chair.

It is hard to see how this helps Peabody, who is best known as a vocal opponent of the Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness. Why would he want to alienate backers of Padgett, Rogero and Hultquist by openly sup-

Assessor ‘assesses’ employees

By Larry Van Guilder Property Assessor Phil Ballard says a change in his funding and budget reporting that involved reducing hours for a number of the lowest paid employees in his office is about Phil Ballard “transparency.” While the expense details for the department are more transparent, the changes are more compulsory than voluntary.

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porting one of the other mayoral candidates? Will Harmon return the favor by endorsing Peabody over Saunders?

There is certainly no guarantee that all Harmon voters will vote for Peabody, but it does send a negative signal to the supporters of other mayoral candidates that Peabody is not in their corner. How does Peabody persuade Rogero or Padgett supporters to vote for him when he is not voting for their candidate?

Many Rogero supporters would probably never vote for Peabody as he so actively opposes the Ten Year Plan which Rogero supporters generally back.

In this contest, it is true that Saunders has close ties

the voters as a candidate. I am not wealthy, nor politically connected. I am a simple girl wanting to serve.”

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DeFreese is a reporter’s dream (and probably a h a nd le r ’s DeFreese nightmare).

In the comment section, she lets it be known that she’s not falling for any illusory pie-in-the-sky promises, particularly since redistricting won’t even have begun by the Sept. 27 special election primary: “I am not certain that these calls from high level GOP party members … are from well meaning friends.

“I am repeatedly being sent the message that I am entering a race against well-funded and heavily supported candidates. … I

am told that I will probably lose. They say they don’t want to see me spinning my wheels. …

“I have been told that no local business will back me for fear of retribution.

I have been told that I will be hardpressed to receive donations over $50 ... because hardly anyone in this town will want their name on the financial records of my campaign.

“I have been told that if I lose this race ... then it will hurt my success in future campaigns. I have been told that I need to differentiate my message if I have any hopes of winning. I have been told that I should hand over lists of names of those people encouraging me to run.

“I have been told that I am their friend ... and they care about me. I have been told that they want to see me have success. Really?”

to Rogero, including cohosting a reception for her before he decided to run for Council. Saunders’ daughter worked for Rogero when she was a city director. However, Saunders is not openly backing Rogero in this campaign, unlike Peabody, who is in the Harmon camp.

force study discussion (it was delayed by a proposal to hold closed meetings), its first meeting will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, in the Small Assembly Room of the City County Building. The urgency for this study vanished months ago. It is a safe bet little will happen beyond talk until the next mayor is elected. Mainstream media may ignore it.

■ KUB has settled its tree cutting lawsuit brought by Christian Seus by paying him $15,000 for damage to his property. Meanwhile, Pat Serio, who lives on West Ridge Road in West Hills, has sent a long letter to KUB’s Mintha Roach complaining vigorously about KUB sending a sheriff’s deputy to her home to observe tree cutting which she opposed. She got a form letter back from Roach. Serio, who had never violated the law, was upset by KUB hiring a sheriff’s deputy to watch her.

KUB should explain the circumstances under which they hire a deputy to go to private property.

Notes ■ The Airport Authority recently elected attorney Howard Vogel as chair to succeed Kirk Huddleston, but just barely, as there was hardly a quorum present. The Airport Authority has had major trouble recently getting five of its nine members to attend meetings with several members regularly absent. Vogel has his work cut out for him to get those absentee members to start attending. Council, which must confirm all airport nominees, should ask persons being reappointed about their attendance record to whatever board they are being named to by the mayor.

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The salary and benefits of some eight to 10 employees had been funded by a grant from the state. When that grant was discontinued for the upcoming fiscal year, the mayor’s office asked Ballard for $70,000 in reductions. Ballard says he came up with about $91,000.

“We got back with the whole department,” he said, even asking if anyone wanted to retire. If not, “Then what about working 30 hours?”

The nine employees asked to take one for the team were earning between $28,000 and $36,000, according to Ballard. He said his 47-member staff fits the

state guidelines of one employee per every 4,500 parcels exactly, and, “I knew I couldn’t lose nine people and be effective.”

Ballard said six of the nine selected for a reduction in hours from 37.5 to 30 volunteered.

“There’s no bitterness – this has really united the office,” he said.

There’s no question it’s united at the top tiers, where no sacrifices were required.

Jim Weaver, Ballard’s chief deputy, earns $82,000, and Dean Lewis, director of assessments, draws $80,000 annually.

But Ballard says the office is getting a bargain with

both. Weaver was a high ranking state employee for 37 years, and Lewis handled state appeals for 23 years.

Both hold multiple professional certifications.

Ballard cites a human resources salary survey which “rated” Weaver at a $99,000 salary. He says both men could earn more working outside Knox County.

The property assessor says he inherited an office in disarray, that budget records were virtually nonexistent.

Now, the nine employees who’ve lost 20 percent of their pay can at least take comfort in knowing they’ve been elevated to a transparent budget line item.

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Woodson, 39, likes to say she was born in L.A. – “Lower Alabama.” Her father, Jim Roberts, was a State Farm agent who taught her about setting goals. He died in October 1998, two weeks before she was elected to the House.

Her mother, GaNelle Roberts, is a steel magnolia who owns a successful real estate business and has been an indispensable cog in Woodson’s campaign machine from the beginning.

But neither her parents nor her two sisters – Mary Ann and Susan – were ever particularly political, says Woodson, who spent her junior year in high school in Washington, D.C., working for Sen. Bob Dole as a Senate page and attending classes in the attic of the Library of Congress.

“It was a pretty great place to spend 5:30 to 7:30 in the morning everyday,” she said.

“We would actually suspend math class every morning during that magic moment when the sun comes up and turns the dome of the Capitol rainbow-colored. We would watch the sun rise over the capitol.”

“That’s when the bug bit her,” GaNelle Roberts said.

“She could see what great things could be done in public service.”

Roberts has an alternate theory, too: “Jamie is the one that got dropped on her head as a baby.”

Woodson says she was different from the rest of the Roberts clan in another way, as well. She became “the orange sheep” in a family of Crimson Tide fans when she graduated from Germantown High

School and came to Knoxville to attend the University of Tennessee. She was active in student government, was a College Scholar and in the political science honors program. She was named a Torchbearer (the highest honor UT can bestow on a new graduate) in 1994, got her law degree in 1997 and was elected to the state House in 1998.

Her mother has a word of caution about sending sons and daughters to Knoxville to go to school: “Sending your children off to UT is like sending them off to the Moonies. They never turn loose of them.”

In 2002, Woodson survived a brutal redistricting that stretched her West Knoxville district (the 17th), out to White Pine in Jefferson County and down to Rocky Hill via a narrow strip of south Knox County.

The inside word was that Woodson’s senior, all-male colleagues were uneasy with her growing clout and wanted to stifle any future plans she might have.

It didn’t work. She defeated a popular Jefferson County high school football coach and was easily re-elected. GaNelle Roberts worked the polls in Strawberry Plains, where she was so popular with her daughter’s constituents that they brought her jugs of spring water and bags of fresh produce from their gardens.

“Those are absolutely the most wonderful people in the world,” Roberts said.

Two years later, when Senate Republican Leader Ben Atchley retired from office, she sailed through what pundits had predicted would be a difficult race by

BUSY. BUSY. BUSY. BUSY. BUSY.

Then Sen. Tim Burchett with his wife, Allison, encounter GaNelle Roberts and Sen. Jamie Woodson. All were eating breakfast at Long’s. File photo an 80-20 margin, leaving much of the Republican establishment wondering what happened.

Her mother wasn’t a bit surprised.

“The thing people don’t know about Jamie is this: Don’t make Jamie mad.

You do that, and she’s going to let you-know-what freeze over before she’ll give up. She is a bulldog.

She has an unbelievable drive, unfailing and neverending. There’s no quit to her. You better shoot her, because redistricting is not going to get it.”

Republicans were in the minority when Woodson got to the House, where she was named to the education and policy committees. She worked well with the Democrats and won a reputation as a smart, diligent and reasonable legislator.

Six years later, she moved on to the Senate, where Speaker John Wilder, a venerable Democrat who held onto power by forging a bipartisan coalition, named her chair of the Education Committee. Two years later she was reappointed

by Wilder’s Republican replacement, Ron Ramsey. In 2008 she became speaker pro tem.

“It’s such a tremendous opportunity when you get to take your passion and have a leadership opportunity in that,” she says of her time on the education committee. “We had senior members who really were experts in a lot of different areas. Sen. Randy McNally, the former chair, moved over to the finance committee and we worked very closely together to do some bold reforms in Tennessee public education, includ-

ing the corporate structure of the Hope Scholarship program, workforce grants and redesigning the funding formula for K-12 education, the BEP 2.0.”

Woodson worked closely with governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam on education reform and was appointed to serve on SCORE’s steering committee in 2009.

Early this year, SCORE’s executive committee started a national search for a CEO, and the pieces fell into place.

‘A Haunting at Ramsey’ Local celebrities, including Bob Kesling, Bill Landry and Lori Tucker, will be telling ghost stories 6-10 p.m. Saturday, July 9, during “A Haunting at Ramsey” at the historic Ramsey House. During the fundraiser there will also be food, live music, a display of Civil War weaponry, a demonstration of a Civil War surgery featuring an amputation and much more. Admission is $10 and donations of canned food for Second Harvest will also be collected. Info: 546-0745 or visit www. ramseyhouse.org.

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GaNelle Roberts isn’t torn at all.

“As a mother, I’m glad she’s out of the political arena. People think just because you’re in public office that it’s open season on you.

That first run for the Senate was a nightmare, and mamas never forget.

“Now she’s on a different course and she’s not going to do anything but be great for the people of Tennessee. To have her in a position where she can impact something as important as educating Tennessee’s students makes me immensely proud. How many people can say they have a daughter who is going to be a part of something that will change people’s lives for the better?”

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How the Dobro came to country music PULL UP A CHAIR … | Jake Mabe

George E. “Speedy” and Freda Krise.

Speedy, a pioneering Dobro player who once played in Knoxville at WNOX, passed away June 9 at age 89.

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ext time you hear a Dobro playing in the background of a country or bluegrass recording, say a quick thanks to George E. “Speedy” Krise Jr. Speedy passed away on June 9 at age 89 in Portsmouth, Va. His sister-inlaw, Mary Turner, who lives in the Gibbs community, brought a bunch of magazine articles and photos about Speedy by the Shopper office last week. You’re not going to believe this story.

Speedy is recognized as the first musician/songwriter to play a Dobro on a commercial bluegrass/country recording. He did so during a recording session roughly 60 years ago for Capitol Records with Knoxville native Carl Butler. The session included several of Speedy’s own compositions, including “Heartbreak Express” and “Plastic Heart,” which helped launch Butler’s career. (Butler’s biggest hit, “Don’t Let Me Cross Over,” was recorded a few years later with his wife, Pearl.)

“Back then, there were only about eight Dobro

players recording anywhere,” Speedy told Phyllis Speidell of the VirginianPilot newspaper in 2006.

“Now there’s one behind every tree – and they’re all good.”

Speedy also told Speidell during the interview that a Dobro isn’t a type of guitar (it’s actually called a resonator guitar), but a brand name for the guitar first made by the Dopyera brothers during the Hawaiian music fad of the 1920s.

Speedy said he first borrowed a Dobro from a boy who was courting his sister back in their West Virginia home when he was 15 years old, using the instrument to accentuate the mountain music he’d been singing his whole life. He later used it on the Carl Butler sessions and the rest is history.

After he graduated from high school, Speedy began working at WJLS radio in Beckley, W.Va., and formed his own band, the Blue Ribbon Boys. Speedy said that they earned $40 in a good week. Most of the musicians also worked a day job. They traveled to gigs in a DeSoto.

While at WJLS, he met

country singers Molly O’Day, Roy Acuff and Little Jimmy Dickens. Dickens and Speedy were eating a chicken dinner together in the Krise home on Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941 – the day the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor.

After being discharged from the Air Force following World War II, Speedy worked briefly as a telegraph operator until he and his bride, Freda, moved to Knoxville when Molly O’Day invited him to come to WNOX radio.

“They lived off Black Oak Drive in Norwood,” Mary Turner says.

Speedy played on the popular radio shows “The Tennessee Barn Dance” and the “Mid-Day MerryGo-Round” along with country stars including O’Day, Union County natives Carl Smith and Roy Acuff, the Carter Family, Mac Wiseman, and future “Hee Haw” star Archie Campbell, who later lived in Powell. Speedy and Archie were working in Tampa one year when they heard a young singer from Memphis rehearsing be-

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eware of Vanderbilt. The Commodores are making waves. Baseball was in the World Series. Basketball is looking down on the Vols, smirking about forthcoming probation. New football coach is selling bowl bubbles and rounding up commitments from state stars.

Disconcerting? Dangerous? How can this be without an athletic director and a massive budget?

Football recruits may waver from summer pledges. If they are smart enough to attend Vanderbilt, or even Peabody, they may be smart enough to compare facilities and coaching backgrounds and identify greater chances of success at other SEC schools.

It is possible that other SEC schools are not falling

all over themselves seeking commitments from Tennessee prep stars. The University of Tennessee is facing severe scholarship limitations because of front-loading, not because of NCAA penalties.

One prep prize recited what he was told, that facilities don’t matter all that much, that people and academics do.

If facilities are overrated, UT is spending freely for small rewards. Adjusting requirements for the magnificent training facility, as coaches came and went, didn’t double the price but it caused conservatives to flinch. Can you believe $250,000 to rehab a practice field? How bad were the flaws in the original construction? *** Social news you may have

missed: Adam Dicus, personal assistant to Derek Dooley, was a groomsman in the recent wedding of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo.

How about that, sports fans! *** This is a Scotty Hopson memorial paragraph: We loved you most of the time and we are sorry you didn’t go where friends and financial guides said you would in the NBA draft.

This is a Scotty Hopson coaching tip: Stop by the library, ask for the map book and consider locations of European countries that have basketball leagues.

Tyler Smith has several contacts in Turkey. *** Tennessee will feature seven players on football schedule cards. Seniors

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fore a show and wondered whether he’d make it. The young man’s name was Elvis Presley.

Acuff recorded Speedy’s song “Plastic Heart” and Smith made his recording debut with Speedy’s “No Trespassing.”

By 1956, as radio’s popularity was giving way to television, Speedy quit the music business and took a sales job with the Cook Coffee Company in Akron, Ohio.

Speedy spent the last years of his life living qui-

etly in Portsmouth with Freda. He would play festivals and such from time to time but told Speidell he was happy to leave the music business behind.

“I’d liked to have stayed with it, but it was hard to travel that much with four little ones at home and barely making a living.”

Perhaps the greatest honor came when two folklife historians interviewed Speedy for a 24-minute documentary recorded by the American Folklife Center at the Library of Con-

Tauren Poole and Malik Jackson will get the most exposure. There is concern about too much publicity for certain sophomores who figure to play prominent roles (quarterback, receivers, etc.)

Dooley, a man devoted to details, is the only person who would think a photo on schedule cards generates pressure. *** Sad and absolutely amazing that Phillip Fulmer remains a lightning rod.

Mentioning his name as a possible athletic director led directly to complaints about the monthly $125,000 welfare check. What happened next was certain passionate fans erupted, charging the former coach with everything possibly related to the downhill slide, from recruiting negligence to hiring Dave Clawson to indifferent weight control.

It wasn’t all Fulmer’s fault that agent Jimmy Sexton was able to negotiate a $6 million protection plan for his client. Former athletic director Mike Hamilton, another Sexton client, signed the contract. Somebody higher

than Hamilton, probably not a Sexton client, said OK. I suppose trustees could have stopped the stamp, stamp, stamping and called it excessive. They didn’t.

Here’s the part critics conveniently forget: Fulmer did a lot of things right in his two-thirds of a lifetime relationship with the University of Tennessee.

He was a good player, a senior leader. He showed potential as a student coach.

He was outstanding as line coach and recruiter. He was borderline excellent as offensive coordinator. He was 152-52 as head coach. I feel certain his record would be at least one game better if he hadn’t been fired during Wyoming week. Ironic that it was homecoming. Yes, that bothers me.

Fulmer did not lead the school into NCAA prison. He may have granted too many second chances but some delinquents became responsible citizens. Indeed, Fulmer was loyal to a fault.

There is no need for a standing ovation but he doesn’t deserve the rip job.

He is what he is, a winner, decent, smart, a Tennessee

gress. The film debuted at the library’s Mary Pickford Theater in November 1995.

Speedy is survived by his wife of 67 years, Freda Mae Pettry Krise; four children, one sister, 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, one g re at-g re at-g ra ndch i ld, many family and friends, and a lifetime of musical memories. He is buried at Restwood Memorial Park in his hometown of Hinton, W.Va. Call Jake Mabe at 922-4136 or email JakeMabe1@aol.com. Visit him online at jakemabe.blogspot.com, on Facebook or at Twitter.com/HallsguyJake.

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The school is paying more for administrative mistakes than coaching errors. *** Jimmy Hyams, multimedia personality, will be inducted into the Tennessee sportswriters’ hall of fame on July 14 at Cumberland University in downtown Lebanon.

Jimmy was previously honored several times by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association as Tennessee sportswriter of the year and sportscaster of the year. I am of the educated opinion that he is the only person ever to win both print and broadcast awards.

At the tender age of 16, Jimmy was sports editor of The Natchitoches Times. He worked his way up to several other Louisiana newspapers, the News Sentinel and the Shopper-News. He switched his emphasis to radio in 1998 and is currently sports director for The Sports Animal in Knoxville. His talk show is No. 1 in the state.

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eyland Stadium in September has nothing on my back field in June.

One of the showiest weeds (milkweeds, that is) of the season is in full bloom. Butterfly weed, Asclepias tuberosa, to those inclined to use proper Latin names for their flowers, is one of more than a dozen species of milkweed found in Tennessee. Unlike the rest of them, it doesn’t have the sticky white sap that gives the whole family their name. It is also the only one that is orange, and really big orange; most of them are white.

Butterfly weed produces big heads of orange to deep orange-red flowers. Later in the season, typical milkweed seed pods burst open to release a batch of small, dark seeds carried away on the wind by parachutes of fluffy white down.

But their flashy appearance is only part of the story. Unseen is the brew of toxic chemicals, called alkaloids and cardenolides, which the milkweeds produce in their tissues. The plants are toxic to animals and can cause illness or even death in range animals, though that seldom happens because the chemicals are also bitter and distasteful. As is often the case with plants that have a reputation as folk remedies, these toxins in smaller doses have led to the use of milkweeds in a number of human ailments.

The Latin name for the genus comes from Asclepius, the Greek god of healing, and alludes to the milkweeds’ supposed healing qualities. And, as is also frequently the case with folk remedy plants, it has been used for a whole list of ills from a variety of causes. In fact, another folk name for butterfly weed is “pleurisy root.� Native Americans and early

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salad dressing to the literally hundreds of insect species that visit milkweed plants, eating their leaves and drinking their nectar.

Some of them even keep the toxins in their own tissues after they feed on the milkweeds and use them as chemical defense mechanisms.

The most famous of these is the Monarch butterfly. They lay their eggs on milkweed plants, and when they hatch, the caterpillars spend their entire lives feeding on milkweed leaves. When they become adult butterflies, their bright orange and black markings serve notice to predators that those tox-

European settlers apparently used it for the treatment of pleurisy, a painful inflammation of the lining around the lungs, as well as for fevers, heart trouble and diarrhea.

Incidentally, its tough stem fibers were tough enough to be plaited into material for belts and bowstrings. But in spite of its historical interests, today the butterfly weed stands out as a favorite for the gardening, wildflower, butterfly, and general bug and beetle enthusiasts among us.

All those toxins that are poisonous to farm animals and could be to humans are like just so much

CROSS CURRENTS | Lynn Hutton When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established; what are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them?

(Psalm 8: 3-4 NRSV) Out of clutter, find simplicity.

From discord, find harmony.

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity.

(Albert Einstein) bought a note card the other day to send to a friend.

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another card with the above quote from Albert Einstein.

The back of the card says “Albert Einstein (18791955), German-American physicist, was the most influential theoretical scientist of the 20th century,� a statement which is pretty nearly inarguable.

I have read its simple message many times over several days. I have considered framing it, but if I did, I would probably stop seeing it at all, after a while. It would become just a part of the scenery.

I may leave it on the end table beside my couch where I will see it every day, because I have to move it to get to something else. Because what is so endearing about it (for me, at least) is his implied

ins have made the Monarchs very bad to eat.

One classic and well-photographed experiment graphically demonstrates this. Scientists offer a Monarch butterfly to a young blue jay who is raised in the lab and has never seen a Monarch. It jumps right on it, like a high-school football player on a 20-ounce cheeseburger.

But it’s a bad choice! Photos show the poor novice blue jay looking bad, then throwing up repeatedly. From then on, when offered a Monarch, the bird won’t touch it. It’s a great defense mechanism, unless you happen to be some bird’s first Monarch. But your sacrifice saves countless dozens of your fellow butterflies down the line.

Lots of other insects besides Monarch butterflies visit butterfly weed to sip the nectar from the hundreds of little flowers. A quick

belief that it is possible to get past the clutter to simplicity.

Einstein was a genius, and there is the stereotype that geniuses live amid clutter – the absent-minded professor syndrome. I make no claim to genius, but clutter is something I understand all too well.

But I suspect that in this quote, at least, the great scientist was not talking about the state of my desk.

I think he was talking about the physical world: the heavens, the stars, the galaxies, the farthest reaches of the universe, known and unknown.

I believe he was stating his conclusion that within what appears to be the randomness and the infinite complexity of the universe

survey between rain showers on a recent Sunday afternoon showed that the “most numerous� award went to the honeybees. There were countless other small native bees, flies and wasps.

I found a half-dozen types of butterflies, including Eastern tailed-blues, Juniper hairstreaks, pearly crescents, and common buckeye, and a very colorful, neat little moth called the Ailanthus webworm moth. And there were several bright red-and-black beetles, called Large Milkweed Beetles, that spend their lives on milkweeds. They are full of bitter toxins, and their bright colors also warn predators that tasting them is a bad plan. Earlier on, I had seen a number of Monarch butterflies cruising around the plants, likely looking for a good spot to lay some eggs. And I have found one fullgrown Monarch caterpillar this year and will be hoping for more.

A number of the visitors to the butterfly weeds are beneficial ones, besides the honeybees. A considerable number of folks these days avoid spraying by releasing storebought ladybug larvae to gobble up their sap-sucking aphids. Well, it turns out that various species of small beetles that are attracted to the butterfly weeds because of the tasty nectar will hop over to nearby garden plants and get their daily protein allotment from aphids, hundreds of them, on your garden plants.

And there are several species of parasitic wasps that lay their eggs on, or in, caterpillars, so that the larvae eat the caterpillar when they hatch. It’s a little gruesome, but very effective. One of their favorite targets? Those huge tomato hornworms that like to defoliate your prize tomato plants. Those of us who like our vegetables with a few less toxic insecticides really appreciate the natural help our gardens get from friends like that.

So, hooray for my butterfly weeds – lots of showy flowers, many interesting critters and good for the other plants around them.

And, they are just about as orange as you can get.

I’d really be suspicious of anybody in these parts who didn’t like that combination, at least the color scheme.

is a harmony and a simplicity that we have not yet understood.

One of the terms that scientists use for that apparent harmony is “elegance.� We live in an “elegant� universe, a creation that is systematic, that is harmonious.

I heard an interview with a physicist some months ago, in which he was asked whether he subscribed to the “string theory� or the “particle theory� of matter. His reply? “Well, what we find is that if you ask a string question you get a string answer. And if you ask a particle question, you get a particle answer.�

That could be construed as a total non-answer, but it also might mean simply that you find what you are

looking for. It says, to this listener, at least, that the world is complex and subject to interpretation.

But most of all, I think it means that the God who flung it all into space is infinitely creative, divinely imaginative, and deliberately difficult to categorize, limit, or pigeon-hole.

My favorite phrase from the Affirmation of Faith from the Church of Canada is this: “We believe in God, who has created and is creating.�

Another statement from Einstein offers the option of worshipping this fabulous God: “There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle.�

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Visiting the Post Office How could we ignore that tie?

City Judge John Rosson (at left) stops at the passport counter of the Weisgarber Post Office and takes a break to talk with the Shopper interns.

A passport costs about $150, said a postal official, but you need one to travel out of the country. Photo by Jenna Kalmon

Hearing the ‘money quote’ Interns were instructed to listen for the “money quote,” a witty or succinct statement from a source that could be used as a story lead or “pull quote.”

Here are some responses: Madeline Lonas asked, “Who is Barney?”

With a chuckle James Shaffer replied, “We have a lot of nicknames and acronyms here and Barney is one of our sorting machines that is painted purple.”

Max McCoig liked Officer Burnett’s quote: “We have each other’s backs.”

Jacob Mullins heard this advice from an officer: “It takes a short time to get into trouble, but a long time to get out.”

Leo Coppock-Seal noted: In normal security there are 72 inmates to 1 officer, but in maximum security it is 5-to-1. He loved this quote: “First we ask them, then we tell them, then we make them.”

Dalton Mullins was amazed that the local post office handles more than 18 million letters each week.

Elizabeth Longmire said, “Everywhere we went (in the detention facility) there were cameras, and all the tapings are kept for at least a year. ... Men and women were kept in separate pods.”

Caroline Longmire said for some prison “can be more like a normal, but limited, life.”

She was struck by the inmates working up to privileges such as lawn mowing and gardening. But she also heard one officer say, “They call them trustees, but I don’t trust any of them.”

Another intern asked why the inmates wore bright orange Crocs. It’s a 2-in-1 shoe, said Officer Carter. Previously, the Sheriff’s Office had to provide both tennis shoes and sandals for showering. Now inmates wear the Crocs everywhere. Probably doesn’t help them get away, either!

Money quote from Officer Carter: “The inmates do the housekeeping. This is not the Marriott.”

KCSO officers Debbie Carter and Bobbie Burnett led the interns on tour of the Knox County Detention Center, which houses almost 1,000 inmates. Photo by Jenna Kalmon

The interns go to jail

Stamps, stamps, stamps!

Ron Seaman is a man who “loves his job,” said intern Max McCoig. A stamp collector and training technician for the post office, Seaman showed interns the different types of stamps available, from cartoons to historical individuals. Ron said the breast cancer stamp has raised $71 million toward cancer research. Pretty impressive.

Ron’s money quote: “When you sleep, toes pointed to the ceiling, that’s when they are working here.”

Intern Owen Sanders was so impressed he asked for a copy of Ron’s book, tucked it under his arm and went home, perhaps to become a stamp collector himself. Photo by Jenna Kalmon

Moving the mail!

James Shaffer, plant manager at the Weisgarber Post Office, talks briefly with the interns.

We were scheduled to walk through the plant, one of the first tours since 9/11, but “someone” forgot to tell the interns to wear hard-toed shoes.

We won’t name names.

Shaffer said his team processes 3 million letters per day, basically from 4 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Thanks, teach!

Laura Watson, dean of Business, Law and Public Affairs at Hardin Valley Academy, greets intern coordinator Tia Kalmon at the Weisgarber Post Office.

Tia got her start in journalism in Watson’s program and now is a sophomore at UTChattanooga, majoring in communications.

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By Madeline Lonas Do not pass go. Do not collect $200. The interns of Shopper-News went straight to jail on June 27. We never even got to see a judge.

We remained silent while Officer Debbie Carter read us our (lack of) rights. She led us down the long hallways to where the inmates were being kept – not to be put in a cell, but to tour the facility.

The Knox County Detention Center was built in 1994 and doesn’t look like what you would expect a jail to be. The walls are painted and there are no rusty bars. It’s bright and cheerful with colorful, waxed tiles on the floors.

When criminals go to jail they must undress and are given underwear and an uniform. For shoes they wear neon orange Crocs.

People who have gone to jail always say that the food is just plain out horrible. To me, getting two hot meals a day, a box lunch and the

choice of lemonade, milk or water with the meal sounds better than my school lunches.

While food might sound good, the bedtime, 9:45 to 10 p.m., might be a little too early for my age group. Of course, we don’t have to get up at 4 a.m. to go to work.

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I’m not talking about having a cell phone, a computer or a TV. They can do things from work in the garden, take care of the goats or donkeys, or cut the grass. I thought that was chore, not a privilege.

Overall this was a good experience, and it taught me that I never ever want to go to jail because it really is such a scary place to be.

Leo Coppock-Seal is final intern Leo Coppock-Seal, 15, joined the Shopper-News interns after missing the first week for a family vacation. He’s a rising sophomore at the new STEM Academy.

Leo’s favorite color is blue and his hobbies include hanging with friends and X bar. He’s aiming for medical school upon graduation from college and joined the intern program “because it sounded like an interesting experience.”

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Joe and Kathy Madron’s friendship garden Photo submitted and, as always, the leader- our Scouts to participate in The summer break is the ship of this troop stepped a noncompetitive nature in perfect time to be speaking up in true Scout fashion and this event and it has become made this a successful trip one of their favorite events. with your school age children about getting involved that provided many life lesA couple of amazing things sons for the Scouts and Sco- happened. I actually walked in scouting. Cub Scouts will start back up again as school ters alike.

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Powell woman’s story describes the anguish of a caregiver Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is without a doubt one of the most sinister diseases there is. Little is known of its cause and there is no cure.

But one thing is for certain – it is a killer. No one survives it.

Shirley Knight of Powell probably knows more about ALS than most health care providers. She should. She was a nurse for 45 years, and in 2003 and 2004 she helped her husband, Bill, make that agonizing journey from diagnosis to death.

Knight has told her story in a book, “A Journey Through Fire – ALS – Memoir of a Caregiver.”

In her book she tells her story from diagnosis through the painful reality of a disease that only gets worse and gradually takes the strength and energy of the strongest of men or women and always ends tragically.

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Her story is one of friendships, from Bill’s childhood friend, the Rev. John Holland, the longtime pastor at Salem Baptist Church in Halls, and other friends, neighbors and church family who helped them during their illnesses. She tells of a trip out west during Bill’s illness. Bill was a retired Knoxville Fire Department firefighter and in August 2003, seven months after his diagnosis, three of his firefighter friends – Bill Warwick, Buster Watson and Jim Woody – took Bill on the trip of a lifetime to visit 16 states.

The book is self-published and was released in June.

For Knight, the idea for a book came when she began researching ALS shortly after Bill’s diagnosis. In her long nursing career, she could recall treating only one ALS patient. The disease, though rare, is confusing even to those with medical training.

“I wondered how anyone without a medical background could cope with it,” she says.

She was diagnosed with breast cancer the first time in 2000. During the time following surgery, chemotherapy and other treatments, she began to keep a journal. When Bill was diagnosed she picked up her journal again.

The book is compelling reading. With her nursing background, Knight provides a unique insight into a disease that is little understood.

She tells of the frustration of dealing with health care providers who have little knowledge of ALS and its gradual destruction of its victims’ bodies. As Bill neared the end, breathing became difficult. Knight writes of her exasperation in dealing with insurance companies and the red tape of Social Security.

She also writes of her faith.

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Knight also wanted to help others who found themselves caring for an ALS patient.

“I wanted to help somebody understand that disease and the tragedy it causes,” she says.

Throughout the book are pages of biblical scriptures and inspirational poetry.

But the book is also about survival. In later chapters, Knight writes of doing things she had never done before her husband’s death, such as mowing the lawn.

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She writes: “This journey has taught me many things. I have learned that life, with all its uncertainties, somehow manages to go on; that strength and courage exist for our trials beyond what we believe to be humanly possible.

It has taught me that God is faithful. Even in His silence, He showers us with blessings. Time does not heal all wounds, as some people often say; and any reason or justification that anyone could give us to explain terrible tragedy, we

are not capable of understanding.”

Knight credits her sister, Kathleen Enuton, with helping her edit her story – and her niece, Cynthia Enuton, with doing the publishing work.

“A Journey Through Fire” is available through Knight’s blog at http:// www.ajourneythroughfi re. blogspot.com. It is also available through Amazon. com as an e-book for Kindle or a paperback and through Barnes and Noble as a Nook book.

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day, July 30. The theme will be “senior” prom, with food, music, prizes and a laser/light show. Admission is $60. Info: Kathy, 805-4446.

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■ Standard Knitting Mills will hold its annual reunion 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at the O’Connor Senior Center. All previous employees are welcome to attend.

■ Central High School class of 1991 will celebrate its 20th reunion with a family night swim party 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at Beaver Brook Country

■ USS Albany Association will hold its 22nd annual reunion Sunday through Friday, Oct. 9-14, at the Glenstone Lodge in Gatlinburg. The association is currently looking for shipmates who served on one of the USS Albany ships (CA123, CG10, SSN753). Info: Dick Desrochers, 603-594-9798, or www.ussalbany.org.

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Wells and Crawford to marry in August Laura Beth Wells, daughter of Buddy and Vickie Wells, of Farragut, and David Andrew Crawford of Pittsburgh will be married Aug. 1 at The Rhinecliff Hotel in Rhinecliff, N.Y. Laura Beth graduated from Farragut High in 1993, from UT in 1996 and obtained a master’s degree in musical theatre from Kent State University in 2000. She is the granddaughter of the late Jesse and Roxine Butcher of Gibbs and the late Hugh and Lois Wells of South Knoxville.

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Turn Off the Dark” at the Foxwoods Theatre in New York City, playing the role of Emily Osborn, wife of the Green Goblin. She got her start in acting in “Mary Poppins” in the 5th grade at Halls Elementary School.

“She is living her dream, something she worked very hard to achieve,” said Vickie Wells.

“We call them the ‘power couple’ because on any given night one or both is performing on stage in New York City.”

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The Central High School Alumni Association has been working hard for several years raising funds and making improvements to the old Central High campus, now home to Gresham Middle School.

The association raised more than $35,000 through personalized brick sales and tree sales, and are using the funds to replace the old asphalt walkway that was originally built in the late 1950s. The new walkway is made with pervious concrete that is porous and environmentally friendly.

“This project wouldn’t have been completed without the help of landscape architect Garry Menendez and the volunteers who have come out today,” said association member Suzanne Matheny. Members of the Tennessee Concrete Association and Ready Mix USA were on hand to pour the walkway

Kaleb R. Marsh has graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs and will receive pilot training at Vance Air Force Base in Edin, Okla. He is the son of Jeff and Lori Marsh and has a sister, Karson. Marsh is a 2007 graduate of Halls High School.

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Birthdays Aiden Wayne Patterson was born on the unique birthday of Jan. 11, 2011 (1/11/11), weighing 12 pounds, 1.1 ounces and measuring 22 inches long.

He is the son of Joshua and Lakely Patterson of Halls.

Grandparents are Wayne and Kathy Johnson of Halls and Lafayette Patterson of Morristown. Greatgrandparents are David Wayne and Judy Johnson of Columbia, Ky.

The Powell Playhouse, coming off its successful inaugural presentation of John Patrick’s “The Curious Savage” last month, is already filling out its schedule.

On Aug. 14 from 2-5 p.m. the Playhouse will host an art show of local artists at the Jubilee Banquet Facility off Callahan Road.

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL ■ Bells Campground Baptist Church, 7816 Bells Campground Road. will have its Beach Blast VBS 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday through Friday, July 10-15, for kids pre-K through 5th grade.

■ Bethel Baptist Church Corryton will have VBS 7-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 11-15.

■ Clapp’s Chapel UMC, 7420 Clapp’s Chapel Road in Corryton, will have Warriors for God VBS 6:15 to 8:40 p.m. Monday through Thursday, July 11-14 with dinner served each evening at 5:30. A castle bounce house and fair will be at the church 4-8 p.m. Sunday, July 10. Closing program on Friday, July 15. Info: Kathy, 377-3124.

■ Corryton Church, 7615 Foster Road, Corryton, will have SonSurf Beach VBS 9 to 11:15 a.m. Sundays through Aug. 7, for kindergarten through 5th grade. Info: 688-3971.

Powell Playhouse inaugural performance a big hit Florence (Lynette Brown), Jeff (Adam Hill), Ethel Savage (Molly Durr) Fairy May (Consuelo Silva-Moore) and Hannibal (Tyler Smith) look on as Mrs. Paddy (Carolyn Wells) gets in the face of Titus (Chuck Denney) while Dr. Emmett (Jamie Speed) looks on at right during the June 4 performance of “The Curious Savage” by the Powell Playhouse. Photo by Greg Householder

Fundraisers

CONDOLENCES ■ Mynatt Funeral Homes Inc. (922-9195 or 688-2331): Willie E. “Bill” Brummitte Mildred Holbert Rachel “Darlene” Housewright The Rev. David Earl Jones Sr. Ruth Anderson Kivett Charles Eugene “Gene” Neely John Thomas Putnam Jr. Mary Ellen Blazier Williams ■ Stevens Mortuary (524-0331): Fred George “Speedy” Maples

WORSHIP NOTES Community services ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, takes orders for Angel Food Ministries by phone or in person the Saturday before each distribution.

The distribution of the food is usually the third Saturday of each month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Info: 228-9299 or the church office, 690-0160.

■ 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.

■ 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.

■ Beaver Ridge UMC will receive 10 percent of the total purchases made 5-8 p.m. each Thursday at the Sonic restaurant in Karns. Info: www. beaverridgeumc.com.

■ Bookwalter UMC , 4218 Central Avenue Pike, is looking for vendors for its fall festival to be held Oct. 1. Info: 584-2995.

■ Callahan Road Baptist Church, 1317 Callahan Road, will hold a benefit concert for Phil Peek at 7 p.m. Friday, July 22. Peek was in a car accident in April and was in CCU for seven weeks. This concert is to help with medical expenses.

■ Cornerstone Baptist Church, 2500 Mynatt Road, will host a benefit sale 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, July 15. All proceeds will go to the youth department. Info: 687-9012.

Music services ■ New Beverly Baptist Church, 3320 New Beverly Church Road, will host Adam Crabb 6 p.m. Sunday, July 10, and The Shireys at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 17. A love offering will be taken. Info/directions: 5460001 or www.NewBeverly.org.

■ Ridgeview Baptist Church, 6125 Lacy Road, will welcome Gaither Homecoming artist Stephen Hill 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 10. A love offering will be collected. Info: 688-8822.

Rec programs ■ New Covenant Fellowship Church, 6828 Central Avenue

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■ North Acres Baptist Church Happy Travelers will visit the Billy Graham Museum in Charlotte on an overnight trip Monday, July 25. Double occupancy is $115 and includes transportation, lodging, admission and one dinner. Info: Sahrron Horton, 670-9690.

■ New Covenant Fellowship Church, 6828 Central Avenue Pike, will hold Pilates class led by a certified personal trainer 5:45 p.m. each Monday for $5 a class. Info: 689-7001.

Revivals ■ Home Faith Baptist Church, 5139 Rouse Lane, will host a revival with services at 7 p.m. during the week of July 4.

The Rev. Chris “Red” Beeler

will preach. Info/directions: 323-4541.

Special services ■ The Shepherd of the Hills Baptist Church now offers an Internet prayer line. Anytime you have a prayer or concern, call the line and leave a message. Someone will be praying about the request with you within 24 hours. Prayer line: 484-4066.

Workshops and classes ■ Fairview Baptist Church, 7424 Fairview Road off East Emory Road, hosts a Celebrate Recovery program 7-9 p.m.

Thursdays.

■ New Hope Baptist Church, 7602 Bud Hawkins Road in Corryton, hosts Celebrate Recovery adult and youth classes 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 12-step class 6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays. Info: 688-5330.

Kitts Cemetery seeks donations for mowing The Kitts Cemetery Association in Grainger County is seeking donations so that the cemetery can be mowed. The cemetery operates on donations alone.

Donations can be sent to Audrey Vittetoe, 223 Blankenship Road, Washburn, TN 37888.

■ Dayspring Church, 906 Callahan Drive, will have No Time for Wimps VBS 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, July 19-22, for all ages. There will be free Smokies baseball tickets, arts and crafts, games, snacks and prizes.

■ Hines Creek Baptist Church, Hinds Creek Road, Maynardville, will have Big Apple Adventure VBS 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. July 10-15.

Fun day and VBS registration will be noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 9, with hot dogs, games, taxi rides and face painting. Info: 992-7729 or 497-2495.

■ Powell Presbyterian Church, 2910 W. Emory Road, will have its Rainforest Adventure VBS 6-8 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 11-15. Toddlers through 5th grade. Children under 3 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Info or to register: www. powellpcusa.org.

Youth programs ■ The Church at Sterchi Hills, 904 Dry Gap Pike, will have evaluations and sign-ups for Upward Soccer beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 16. Early registration deadline is Friday, July 15. Times vary for each age group. Info: Jeff Stevens, 688-4343.

■ Faith UMC, 1120 Dry Gap Pike, “Wolfpack” youth group meets 6 p.m. each Wednesday and Sunday. Everyone in grades 6-12 is invited. Info: www.faithseekers.org or 688-1000.

■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, has summer events scheduled for the youth: Bible study, fun days, road trips, community service days and more. Info: 690-1060 or visit www.beaverridgeumc.com.

■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, has open gym

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CASH IN THIS WEEK ON ALL GOLD JEWELRY WHILE THE ROADSHOW IS IN KNOXVILLE!

By Jason Delong

STAFF WRITER Roll up your sleeves and get ready to start your spring cleaning early this year.

The Treasure Hunters Roadshow opens tomorrow in Knoxville and is looking for anything old. Remember those musical instruments you played with as a kid? You know, the ones that have been stored away in the attic for the past 30 years.

Well it’s time to dig ‘em out, along with any other forgotten treasures. You might be sitting on a small fortune and not even know it.

Roadshow representative, Archie Davis, explains what the event is all about. “It’s a chance to sell just about anything that’s old, and get a fair price. We host over 3,000 shows every year throughout the U.S. and Canada. Gold and silver, timepieces, war memorabilia, jewelry, fine art, coins and just about anything valuable can be sold at the Roadshow. This event is popular because it puts money in people’s pockets. At a typical show, we will see hundreds of people during the five day event. We will see a few unusual items, but mostly we will see a lot of old coins, gold jewelry, and a wide variety of musical instruments and paintings.� Last week at a show in Missouri, a retired dentist

“It’s a modern day goldrush as precious metal prices soar due to the unstable economy—it’s a seller’s market� says Archie Davis, Roadshow Representative.

walked in with over 5 lbs. of dental gold fillings. “I would say that is pretty unusual, wouldn’t you say?� commented Davis. The gentleman received over $31,243 for his gold fillings. He told Davis that over the years he would keep the extracted teeth when the owners didn’t want them. He would throw them in ajar and over the years it added up to over 5 lbs. of gold.

Now, not everyone has a jar of gold teeth lying around, but according to Davis, more than you might think have some sort of gold they can cash in. Davis says, “The Roadshow receives a fair amount of gold each day of the event.�

Broken jewelry, gold coins and dental gold are all valuable items with today’s high gold prices. Archie Davis commented, “Other top categories at the Roadshow

WHAT WE BUY COINS Any and all coins made before 1965: silver and gold coins, dollars, half dollars, quarters, dimes, nickels and pennies. All conditions wanted!

GOLD & SILVER PRICES AT 40 YEAR HIGH for platinum, gold and silver during this event. Broken jewelry, dental gold, old coins, pocket watches, Krugerrands, gold bars, Canadian Maple Leafs, etc.

JEWELRY Gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, rubies, sapphires, all types of stones and metals, rings, bracelets, necklaces, etc. (including broken jewelry) Early costume jewelry wanted.

WRIST & POCKET WATCHES Rolex, Tiffany, Hublot, Omega, Chopard, Cartier, Philippe, Ebel, Waltham, Swatch, Elgin, Bunn Special, Railroad, Illinois, Hamilton, all others.

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would have to be silver dollars and other coins, pocket watches and my personal favorite, old military items.� Davis told me a story about a visitor at a recent Roadshow in Iowa. “This elderly gentleman walked into the show and asked if we were interested in old war memorabilia. He explained that he had kept all of the uniforms, medals, flags and swords that he had collected during his service in WWII and that they were outside in his pickup. I walked outside, and to my surprise his pickup was full of the coolest militaria I had ever seen: beautiful swords and daggers, battle flags, patches and medals, uniforms, he had it all. We spent the next 3 hours going through his collection, and at the end of that day, he ended up walking away with over $8,000 for his old war memorabilia. His last comment to me was, ‘Well, I hope someone else can enjoy these things now.’�

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Summer camp kicks off cheer season The Halls High cheer squad attended UCA camp at the University of Tennessee and placed first for their Extreme routine, second for their home pom routine and third for camp cheer. In addition to their trophies, the squad received the Spirit Stick, blue and gold Superior ribbons and the banana (for spirit) during the session. Squad members Cheyenne Fawver, Alex Loy and Delaney Burton were given the Pin It Forward award and were recognized for their spirit, motivation and leadership at camp. All seven of the senior members of the team auditioned and were named All-Star cheerleaders at camp. In addition to the many awards received, four members of the squad were asked to try out for UCA cheerleader after graduation. – Ruth White

Above, the Halls High cheer squad members are: (front) seniors Hana Shea Lewis, Cheyenne Fawver, Kari Summers, Caroline White, Alex Loy, Kelsey Haga, Kristen Horner; (back) Meisha Darden, Delaney Burton, Hope Lay, Mallory Hayes, Ashley Hillard, Jenna Phillips, Sydney Hall, Maria Brinias, Morgan King and Ali Perry. Photos by Ruth White At left, Halls High mascots Emily Overton and Candice McMillan recently attended mascot camp at the University of Tennessee and both were named All-Stars during the week.

The mascots will help pump up the crowd during football games and other events during the school year.

England earns Lions Club Award Sterchi 5th grade teacher Kelli Morelock with her student McKenzie England, this year’s recipient of the Lions Club Award. England was presented the award at the Inskip Lions Club dinner and was recognized for her scholastic achievement. She has received straight A’s on her report cards all through elementary school and received high scores on her TCAP tests. England’s brother, Chandler, also won the award when he was a 5th grade student at Sterchi.

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Central cheerleaders attend camp at UT The Central High School cheerleaders recently attended UCA cheer camp at the University of Tennessee. The squad received a Superior trophy and several blue ribbons in addition to a first place trophy for the Xtreme routine, a third place trophy for cheer and the spirit stick. Squad The Stix won the Southeast World Series 4-0 at Carter Baseball Complex. Team members are: (front) members include: (front) Peyton Smith, Maddie Holt, Taylor Corcoran, Harley Branche, Lindsey Chance Reymer, Dylan Wires, Cole Johnston, Caleb Berry, Hunter Housewright, Chase Ellison; (middle Sharp, Micah Petty, Jordan Barkley; (middle row) Jordan Pressley, Jordan Brock, Tiffany Heathrow) coach Sherman Wires, Terrance Jones, Max England, Tre Jones, Elijah Howard, Cole LeCoultre, erly, Baily Hammett, Taylor Lay, Sarah Shirley; (back) Morgan Pedigo, Kara Clark and Rachel CumEric Neal, coach Brad LeCoultre; (back) coach Jonathan Housewright. Photo submitted mins. The squad is coached by Jackie Raley. Photo submitted

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High-tech kid I must confess, I’m guilty of a little eye-rolling when elder family members call with technology problems.

Once we get past the “Is it plugged in?� and “Have you turned it off and on again?� stage, I’d rather just sit down with the machine myself than explain stuff over the phone.

Shannon Carey

moms101 It’s a generation gap thing, one that I naively thought wouldn’t exist between Daniel and me. I’m tech-savvy, I thought. I’ll keep up with this stuff. There will be no eye-rolling or heavy sighs in this relationship.

Well, I’m wrong.

As all you parents probably know by now, touch screens are the Velcro of toddler computing, and they’re everywhere. No longer do our kids have to point and click or type to use technology. Touch screens are everywhere. Tablet computers like the iPad, my Nook e-read-

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ball to 14U, Friday through Sater, my husband’s Android urday, July 8-10, at Halls Comphone, heck, even Daniel’s munity Park. Info: 992-5504 or little V-Tech e-reader, all of email hcpsports.msn.com. these have touch screens.

If you haven’t seen a pre- ■Larry Simcox-Diamond Baseball Summer Camp, schooler with an iPad, take ages 6-11, 9 a.m. to noon your kid to the Apple store Monday through Wednestoday. It’s crazy how quickly day, July 18-20. Info: Larry, they figure it out, and suddenly they’re navigating software that is light years beyond the Nintendo I coveted at age 8.

Be warned, though.

You’ll walk out of there with a screaming kid or without $500. Your pick.

Daniel plays Angry Birds, asks for it by name. He surprised us the other night by un-pausing “Cars� on our laptop using the touchpad.

He did it swiftly and perfectly, something we’d never taught him.

Touch screens and motion-sensing technology like the X-Box Kinect are so intuitive for preliterate children, I can only imagine what Daniel will be doing in two or three years.

Maybe I’ll direct his grandparents to call Daniel for computer advice instead of me. Then again, his techspeak will probably sound like Swahili compared to mine.

ETTAC to host golf tourney The East Tennessee Technology Access Center (ETTAC) will hold its 13th annual Al Wilson-Mack French Golf Tournament on Tuesday, Aug. 23, at Cen-

tennial Golf Course in Oak Ridge.

Hosts for the tournament will be Al Wilson, Phil Fulmer and former UT football team players who knew Mack French.

All proceeds from the tournament will benefit people with disabilities in East Tennessee.

The grand prize winners this year will be treated to a day with Al Wilson on the sidelines at a UT home game.

Scholarships are available for golfers with disabilities who need Centennial’s adapted golf carts and who cannot afford to play in the tournament.

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Red, White and Blue at Commercial Bank

Betsy Shipe of Halls is congratulated by Nadean Meredith, director of the Golden Presidential Club for Commercial Bank. Shipe won a door prize at last week’s Red, White and Blue Independence Day luncheon.

Dr. David Hunter, a retired UT agriculture economics professor and resident of Halls, entertains about 40 guests at the Independence Day luncheon at Commercial Bank in Halls. Dr. Hunter is now a public speaker and writer who entertains with stories of growing up in rural Kentucky and his military experience. Photos submitted

Hair Times, where past meets present C. Niles Kerley, a master barber at Hair Times Barber and Salon Services in Gibbs, specializes in straight razor shaves and brings the “old world barbershop” to the area. The shop is open Tuesday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., 8:30 a.m. to noon on Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. On the salon side is Niles’ mom, Mary Anne Kerley, who specializes in cuts and coloring. Mary Anne has been a stylist for 25 years, her mother was a stylist and barbering goes back two generations on her side of the family. “Mary Anne also specializes in individuals,” said client Louise McRary. “She knows her customers and their personalities and works to give them the cut/style/color that is perfect for them.” Joining Mary Anne is 12year stylist Steven Anthony who specializes in trims and smoothing Keratin treatments. The salon is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Both are located at 7329 Tazewell Pike in the Midway IGA shopping center. Info: Hair Times, 249-8478, or Steven, 591-6059. Photo by Ruth White

First Tenn supports financial literacy An investment in financial literacy is an investment in the future.

I’m proud of our many employees who volunteer to teach budget and credit workshops for the Knoxville Area Urban League. I’m also proud of a statewide youth financial literacy program delivered by UT Extension educators and partially funded by First Tennessee Foundation.

“On My Own” is a simulation teaching module that includes visuals, poster graphics, a computer presentation and evaluation. Students assume they are 25 and the primary or sole support of their household.

After choosing a job, participants are assigned a realistic monthly salary and a hypothetical family. They then are guided through the realities of creating a budget that includes tax payments, savings, and the real costs of living including housing, transportation, groceries, utilities,

entertainment, child care, health and grooming, and medical and dental expenses.

Using sample checks and registers, students write a check for each choice and deduct the corresponding amount from their registers.

To keep things interesting, they may receive a “chance card” that exemplifies the unexpected expenses and incomes that may be encountered in real life.

Since 2009, 35 “On My Own” sessions have been conducted in Knox County with more than 1,000 students.

School include: Bearden, Carter, Central, Farragut, Gibbs, Halls, Hardin Valley, South Doyle and West.

Most impressive are the outcomes measured through the student questionnaires, just a handful of which we’ll share here from 2010 participants statewide: ■ 99 percent learned the difference between wants and needs ■ 96 percent learned the importance of starting to save early in life

Mercy gets new owner, name change

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Mercy, we hardly knew ye!

Mercy Health Partners announced last week a firm agreement to sell its assets to Naples, Fla.-based Health Management Associates. The deal includes Mercy’s 1,323 licensed beds in seven hospitals and additional continuum-ofcare services including the residential hospice in Halls and the Health & Fitness Center on Emory Road.

With new ownership will come a name change, officials said, since the seller, Catholic Health Partners, uses the brand in other markets. Mercy was formed here in 2007 with the merger of St. Mary’s

Medical Center and Baptist Hospital.

The transition from nonprofit to for-profit will mean an estimated $4.5 million in state and local taxes. Mercy generates about $600 million of annual net revenue and the purchase price is approximately $525 million with adjustments for working capital.

Health Management administrators will work alongside Mercy leaders effective immediately and the change of ownership should be complete by Oct. 1. The acquisition is subject to review and approval by appropriate authorities, including the Vatican.

KNOXVILLE CHAMBER Info: 637-4550. All events are held at the Knoxville Chamber unless otherwise noted.

■ Chamber Member MD Lab, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 12.

■ New Member Reception, 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, July 12.

ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF ITS LAW OFFICE IN HALLS AT

■ Ribbon Cutting, 4 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, July 18, New York Life, 265 Brookview Centre Way, Suite 102.

■ Knoxville City Mayoral Candidate Debate, 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Thursday, July 28, Knoxville Civic Auditorium. Registration required.

■ Networking, 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9.

■ Chamber Member MD Lab, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9.

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■ 72 percent better understood their parents’ concerns about money ■ 82 percent learned how education can affect the kind of job they can get ■ 80 percent felt more strongly that they needed to get a good education ■ 84 percent increased their financial management skills overall ■ 77 percent learned how to keep a checkbook register ■ 81 percent learned how to better plan their spending ■ 34 percent planned to change their career goals ■ 70 percent planned to get more education after high school After three months, another follow-up survey indicated that 48 percent reported that they had talked with their parents or others about financial matters.

Info: 215-2340 or fcs. tennessee.edu/.

Helping families connect Licensed marriage and family therapist Samantha Metheney practiced hypnotherapy in Knoxville more than 20 years ago. She left the area to “broaden herself”

Samantha Metheney.

and received a master’s degree in psychology in California. She is back and has opened Knoxville Family Connection and Family Therapy Services in Fountain City. Metheney offers a blend of traditional psychotherapy and holistic health for clients with relationship/ family conflict, self esteem issues, depression, anxiety, grief/loss or trauma. She counsels families with children who have disabilities.

The office is located at 2931 Essary Road, Suite 9. The office opens at 10 a.m. with some late afternoon and Saturday appointments. Info: 456-0058.

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Law school is perfect fit for old City Hall building

VG’s Bakery guy Dave Gwin

By Wendy Smith Sometimes buildings are built to house dreams. But occasionally, dreams are tailored to fit into a specific space, like Lincoln Memorial University’s John J. Duncan Jr. School of Law, which sits like a sentry on the hill at the corner of Henley Street and Summit Hill Drive.

The building has returned to its original use as a school after several lengthy deviations. It was built as the Tennessee School for the Deaf in 1848 before being used as a Confederate hospital and then a Union hospital. After the Civil War, it went back to being a school for the deaf until the institution relocated to Island Home in the 1920s.

The building was Knoxville’s City Hall until 1980, when the City-County Building was built on Main Street. It stood empty until it was leased by the city to the Old City Hall Knoxville Partnership, which oversaw renovations to the historic property. The Tennessee Valley Authority occupied the building for nearly two decades, then the Knox Area Chamber Partnership set up shop there for a few years before moving to its present Market Square location.

Once again, the stately building stood empty. That’s when Henry “Squire” Ogle of the Old City Hall Knoxville Partnership asked Bill Owen to help think of an appropriate tenant.

Owen, who had served in Tennessee’s House of Representatives and in the state Senate, was a lobbyist. He began to brainstorm with his friend and client Pete DeBusk, CEO of Powell-based DeRoyal Industries and Chair of the Board of LMU. They discussed the possibility of a graduate school or nursing school, but the property’s lack of parking space seemed impossible to overcome.

They were about to give up, says Owen, when DeBusk mentioned over dinner that U.S. Rep. Jimmy Duncan planned to donate his congressional papers to LMU. That gave Owen the idea of a night law school similar to the Nashville School of Law. It would meet the needs of part-time law students and take advantage of parking lots that

the buzz on the street

The LMU Duncan School of Law brought new life to old City Hall, which was originally built to house the Tennessee School for the Deaf

Bill Owen of Asset & Equity Corporation conceived of a night law school in the old City Hall building with Pete DeBusk, founder of DeRoyal Industries and chair of the LMU board.

Photos by Wendy Smith

were empty in the evening.

“Pete loved the idea. Everything just fit together,” recalls Owen.

The building was once again renovated, this time with state-of-the-art technology and modern décor. There were 79 students enrolled in the four-year program in the fall of 2009, and Owen expects there to be 400500 students and 50-100 faculty members

when the school is fully enrolled.

The school is a boon to the city as well as a victory for historic preservation. The city and the Old City Hall Knoxville Partnership owe a debt of gratitude to LMU and DeBusk for providing a new use for the structure, says Owen.

His contribution to the project earned Owen an office that overlooks the treelined campus, where he is currently planning his campaign for City Council. Down the hall he sometimes catches a glimpse of Mary Todd, a peahen who took up residence on campus during the renovation.

Construction workers built the bird a house, and she is popular with students.

Owen was a history major and grew up on a farm in Brentwood that has been in his family since 1798. Bringing the law school to old City Hall is the fulfillment of the things he’s been working toward during his entire career, he says.

“Historic preservation is who I am. It’s part of my heritage.”

At the Tennessee Theatre ■ Rogers and Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music” will be shown at the historic Tennessee Theater as part of the Summer Movie Magic series, at 8 p.m. Friday, July 8, and 2 p.m.

Sunday, July 10. Info: www. tennesseetheatre.com.

At the Bijou Theatre

Featured event The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra’s

■ The Bijou Theatre will host Kasey Chambers at 8 p.m.

Sunday, July 10; the Psychedelic Furs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 12; and Hellogoodbye at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14.

Info: www.knoxbijou.com.

All this month

27th annual Pilot Independence Day Concert will begin at 8 p.m. on the south lawn of the World’s Fair Park. Join Lucas Richman and the KSO under the stars for a live concert that will

■ “Summer Solstice Show” featuring works by the Fountain City Arts Guild during July at the Emporium Center on Gay Street. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Info: www.knoxalliance. com.

conclude with a spectacular fireworks display.

Parking and admission are free. Info: www. knoxvillesymphony.com.

■ Artist Ocean Starr will have her work displayed during July at Bliss Home on Market Square. Info: www.oceanstarr. com.

■ Multimedia exhibit throughout July at the Art Market Gallery on Gay Street. Artists are Marjorie Horne and Lisa Kurtz.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Info: 525-5265.

■ An exhibit of local artists will be held in the balcony of the Emporium Center on Gay Street throughout July. Featuring watercolor, digital photography and more. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Info: 523-7543 or www.knoxalliance.com.

Who wakes up in Fountain City, works in Farragut and sets up shop at the Farmers Market on Market Square?

It’s Dave (“Why waste the G”) Gwin, of VG’s Bakery, one of the most vibrant personalities at the downtown Farmers Market.

Dave deals in “smackeroonies” rather than dollars and has been a fixture at the market since it began. His wife, Vanessa, is the genius behind the dieter’s downfall of handmade breads, cookies, scones, muffins and sweet rolls. Flavored biscuits and blueberry, strawberry, peach and cherry hand pies are difficult to walk away from.

Oliver Hotel general manager Dann Black has long felt a kinship with “Miss Patricia Neal.” A native Tennessean and professional actor who met Neal during his years in New York, he wearied of life in the city, came home and ended up working in the modern reincarnation of great lady’s favorite hometown hotel, then known as the St. Oliver.

Her photograph graces the Peter Kern Lounge, named for the building’s first owner, whose Kern’s Bakery began there in 1876.

Now owned by Ethan Orley and Philip Walker, the 28-suite Oliver will soon boast a fine restaurant in the former Market Square Kitchen space.

Oliver Hotel manager Dann Black with a photograph of Patricia Neal. Photos

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLES NEWS FROM FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Be safe when you BBQ this July Fourth â&#x2013; Use hand sanitizer if you do not have access to a sink when preparing food. â&#x2013; Use separate platters and utensils for raw and cooked food. Also, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t serve cooked food on platters that were used to transport raw food to the grill unless they have been washed with soap and water. â&#x2013; Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use the same dish towel over and over because it can spread germs. Use paper towels â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t reuse them. Only use dish towels to dry dishes and hands

The Fourth of July is the most popular day of the year for barbecues and picnics in the United States. But, even though most people may be savvy about keeping foods that spoil out of the sun, they may still be making mistakes that can serve up a hefty dose of food poisoning. One food safety expert has advice on how to ensure your barbecue or picnic is not just fun, but safe.

The founder of STOP Foodborne Illness, Nancy Donely, urges people to take these safety precautions when cooking and eating outdoors this summer: â&#x2013; Keep a small cooler in the trunk of your car to transport food. Bags of ice can be added to the cooler over time. â&#x2013; Always store raw meats in a separate cooler than fully cooked items and drinks. â&#x2013; Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t reuse a marinade that was used on raw meat, poultry or seafood. â&#x2013; Perishable foods that are served outside should be eaten ďŹ rst when temperatures hit 90 degrees or higher.

After one hour, throw them out.

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Every year about 76 million Americans get sick from eating

Kamut (K-Moot) is a mild-tasting, chewy grain that tastes both nutty and buttery. A relative of wheat and spelt, Kamut is a complete protein containing proteins similar to those in animal foods. Because Kamut is larger than rice or wheat, it takes longer to cook. Cooked Kamut can be frozen for future use.

Ingredients Follow food safety practices to make sure your holiday cookout is memorable for all the right reasons.

â&#x2013; 1 cup Kamut grains â&#x2013; 4 cups water â&#x2013; 1 cup edamame, steamed per package instructions â&#x2013; 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins

â&#x2013; Use a thermometer when cooking meat. Ground meat should reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees before it can be served safely. â&#x2013; Cool and refrigerate leftovers in shallow containers immediately after serving.

Anything left out for more than two hours should be thrown away.

Spotlight on summer food safety Picnics, barbecues and poolside parties are part of summer fun. While warmer weather is ideal for outdoor gatherings, it

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contaminated food. While the usual result is a few hours or days of tummy troubles, infections can be serious. Five thousand people in the United States die each year from foodborne illness. Harmful bacteria are the most common cause.

Good practices pay off Much of the time, such foodrelated infections can be prevented by following a few food safety precautions. Uncooked meat, poultry and seafood are often loaded with bacteria. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Avoiding cross-contamination is the biggest thing,â&#x20AC;? says Beth Booker, Fort Sanders Regional Clinical Dietician. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keep uncooked meats refrigerated and securely wrapped in plastic bags and away from other foods.

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Alzheimer’s Association offers support along the way It is common for a person with dementia to wander off and become lost. More than 60 percent of those with dementia will wander at some point during the course of the disease. The effects are not only dangerous and even life threatening, but can be extremely stressful on family members and caregivers.

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The East TN Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association has been serving East Tennessee families and supporting research since 1983. The chapter is helping protect loved ones this summer with free Medic Alert and Alzheimer’s Association Safe Return enrollment during the month of July.

Safe Return is a 24-hour nationwide emergency response service for individuals with Alzheimer’s or related dementia who wander or who have a medical emergency. During this special enrollment period, the Eastern TN Chapter is covering the $55 enrollment fee for enrollees and the $25 fee for caregivers.

The program is simple and helps provide peace of mind for caregivers. If an individual with Alzheimer’s wanders and becomes lost, caregivers can call the 24hour emergency response hotline to make a report. Law enforcement agencies and a local support network are notified. Enrollees wear an ID bracelet or necklace that provides vital information about treating the person who may not be able to communicate the information.

Those interested in participating in the program will have an opportunity to

Karen Hoffman signs up for the Safe Return program with assistance from Janet Wood from the Eastern TN Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Association members were at the Halls Senior Center last week to enroll individuals. Photo by Ruth White

enroll 4- p.m. Thursday, July 14, at Homewatch CareGivers, 9111 Cross Park Drive, building D200 in Knoxville Executive Suites. Individuals are asked to bring a list of medications and a recent

Innovative recreation Matthew Porterfield provides an adaptive water skiing demonstration at the Lenoir City Festival of Friends in June. Porterfield, who become a paraplegic after a severe spinal cord injury, was treated at Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center and became involved with the center’s Innovative Recreation Cooperative (IRC).

Porterfield is now a counselor with the program. At the Festival of Friends, Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon officials donated $5,000 from the proceeds of the 2011 race event to the IRC.

photograph of the enrollee.

For information or to learn more about the Eastern TN Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, call 544-6288.

Blood drive at Pellissippi State To help boost East Tennessee’s blood supply, Pellissippi State Community College will host a Medic community blood drive 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, at the school’s Hardin Valley Campus in the F1 parking lot.

Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 years old weighing 120 pounds with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds and have positive identification.

Participants are encouraged to eat a high-protein, low-fat meal within four hours before giving blood.

All donors will receive a free Smokies T-shirt and a coupon for a free chicken sandwich. They will also be registered to win free Smokies game tickets.

HEALTH NOTES ■ “Caring for Your Parents” for adult children of aging parents will be held 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 12, at Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, 701 Merchants Drive. Presenters will include a clinical social worker, a geriatric psychiatrist and an elder law attorney. Sponsored by the Office on Aging.

Coach Pat Summitt stands with golf tournament organizer Nicole Randall and participant Pat Christenberry. Photo submitted

Summitt trades basketball for golf The 2011 Pat Summitt Golf Tournament was held recently to benefit the Helen Ross McNabb Center. A group of 150 participants turned out for the competition. Summitt hosts the tournament every year as a supporter and champion of the McNabb Center and its mission.

Medic CEO honored Jim Decker, chief executive officer of Medic Regional Blood Center, was one of 21 honorees at the Tennessee Hospital Association’s 71st annual meeting in Nashville.

Decker received the senior-level Healthcare Executive Award from the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). He was recognized for his long service and commitment to ACHE where he is a fellow.

Decker served as Tennessee’s first western regent from 1994-98. He helped establish the “Young Healthcare Executive of the Year” award. In addition, he is a member of the Regent’s Advisory Council.

■ 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.

■ Alzheimer’s support group meets the 6:30 p.m. each first Thursday at Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 7225 Old Clinton Pike. Info: 938-7245.

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New chief for Child & Family

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■ Super Summer Slim Down eight-week program will be held 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through July 27 at Clinton Physical Therapy Center. Cost is $99 nonmembers and current members require a level I membership.

Info: 457-8237.

Dan Hoxworth, the new president and CEO of Child & Family Tennessee, was welcomed at a reception at the University of Tennessee Visitors’ Center. The UT College of Social Work sponsored the event, and Dean Karen Sowers, who is also the CFT board chair, said Hoxworth brings 20 years of nonprofit experience to the job.

Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett and his wife, Allison, attended, as did Knoxville Police Chief David Rausch.

Sponsors included Mercy Health, United Way of Greater Knoxville and the Metropolitan Drug Commission.

The previous CEO, Kathryn O’Day, left to join the administration of Gov. Bill Haslam. Hoxworth comes to Knoxville from St. Paul, Minn., where he was president at H3 (H-cubed), providing consulting services to nonprofits.

■ Cancer survivor support groups, Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings and Tuesday evenings, at the Wellness Community, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Support groups for cancer caregivers, Monday evenings.

Cancer family bereavement group is Thursday evenings.

Info: 546-4661.

■ Chronic Pain and Depression support group meets noon to 1:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at First Baptist Church of Powell, Brown house parking

Waller receives ‘second wind’ dream Mary Waller has always loved feeding the ducks and enjoying fresh, homemade ice cream. Last week, Rose Davis from Elmcroft Assisted Living was able to fulfill Waller’s ‘second wind’ dream of spending an afternoon doing those two favorites. Waller’s sister, daughter and two of her grandchildren met her at the Fountain City Lake to feed the ducks and then headed to the Fountain City Creamery for ice cream. Davis presented Waller with a gift of a new duck to decorate her room at Elmcroft. Waller’s dream may have been a simple one, but now she has a memory to always cherish. Photo by Ruth White

CORRYTON SENIOR CENTER Events for the week of July 4: ■ Monday, July 4: Center closed for holiday ■ Tuesday, July 5: 10 a.m., Crochet class; 1 p.m., Pinochle ■ Wednesday, July 6: 8:45 a.m. Exercise; 9 a.m.

Quilting; 10 a.m., Dominoes ■ Thursday, July 7: 9 a.m., Quilting; 1 p.m., Pinochle; 6:45 p.m., Exercise ■ Friday, July 8: 10 a.m., Corryton Page Turners book club Dates to remember: ■ Tuesday, July 12: 10:30 a.m., Super Seniors Luncheon ■ Thursday, July 14: 11 a.m., Watermelon cutting, call center to sign up ■ Thursday, July 28: 11:45 a.m., Colon Cancer screening information with Bill Williams.

Info: 688-5882.

Rukeyser named board chair of UT Medical Center The University of Tennessee Medical Center has named William S. Rukeyser as its new board chair. Rukeyser, an internationally known financial journalist and business leader, will replace Bernard E. Bernstein, the first board chair in the medical center’s history.

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lot on Emory Road; and noon to 1:30 p.m. the first and third Thursday of every month at Faith Promise Church off Pellissippi Parkway. Info: Paula, 945-3810, or 748-1407.

■ Grief support groups at Fort Sanders Sevier Hospital 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month; 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the Covenant Home Care Knoxville office; and 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Covenant Home Care Oak Ridge office. Registration is required. Info or to register: 541-4500.

■ Knoxville Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Night Group will meet 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, at Associated Therapeutics, 2704 Mineral Springs Ave. Info: Judy Moyers, 922-2281.

■ Lung cancer support group meets 6 p.m. the third Monday every month at Baptist

‘Personal Perspective’ The Clayton Center for the Arts on the Maryville College campus will host the exhibit “Personal Perspective” throughout the month of July. The show will feature works by local artists with developmental

West Cancer Center, 10820 Parkside Drive. No charge, light refreshments served.

Info: Trish or Amanda, 2187081.

■ Stop Smoking: 215-QUIT (7848) is a program of the Knox County Health Department. The hotline is answered 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

■ UT Hospice conducts ongoing orientation sessions for adults (18 and older) interested in becoming volunteers with its program. No medical experience is required.

Training is provided. Info: 544-6279.

■ UT Hospice Adult Grief Support, for any adult who is suffering loss, meets 6 to 7:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month in the UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info or to reserve a spot: 544-6277.

disabilities and physical limitations who have utilized groundbreaking techniques to express themselves through art. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The artists will host a reception 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 14, in the gallery. Info: 694-9964.

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Gerdie enjoys a cool treat during a hot summer day. Photo by S. Barrett

A goat is as good as a dog

A great blue heron. Photo by K. Woycik

Gerdie loves to play with our two Australian shepherds, chasing them around and pouncing on them as they rush toward her.

was a baby then, although she hasn’t gotten much taller over the years. As a pygmy goat, she is about the same height as my 18-month-old daughter.

Gerdie has always been more of a family member than a barnyard animal.

Sara She is very playful and has Barrett a mischievous streak. When she’s hungry, she follows you around yelling at you with her tongue out almost as if she were a puppy trying to get your attention.

If you are considering a pet Her tail twitches from but don’t have room in your side to side when she sees us walking down the driveway, house or don’t want to worry anxious to say hello. She about accidents on the carpet, loves to be brushed and pet- etc., take a look outside your ted, and loves to get treats home and consider a couple and be walked in the field of goats for your yard. They eat weeds and just about evbelow our house. erything else you’d like to give Most people would find it them, and they will keep your hard to believe I was talking dogs in shape, too. about a goat. They obviously Info: www.npga-pygmy. haven’t met Gerdie. com.

About 10 years ago, we If you have a question or comment for Sara, purchased Gerdie from a email her at barretts@shoppernewsnow. farmer in Crossville. She com or call the West office at 218-9378.

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DAV Chapter 24 has FREE RENTAL OF POWER WHEEL CHAIRS available for any area disabled veteran or members of their immediate family.

Manually operated wheel chairs also available. Call 7650510 for information.

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Young-Williams Animal Center team member Beth gets ready for Independence Day with Lindy, a 2-year-old female boxer mix. Boxers are known to be wonderful family pets. Although every dog is different, many report that boxers do well with children and have a playful, sweet disposition. We do not know if Lindy has ever lived with young people, but her sweet spirit suggests she might like to give it a try. Boxers have moderate grooming needs, but Lindy’s gorgeous droopy ears will need regular cleaning. Also, her shorter snout means that she should be monitored when exercising. Lindy is available for adoption at the main center at 3201 Division St. Hours there are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday or stop by Young-Williams Animal Village at 6400 Kingston Pike noon to 6 p.m. daily. See all of the center’s adoptable animals at www.knoxpets.org.

Dogs need freedom, too Young-Williams Animal Center is overflowing with adult dogs of all shapes and sizes. Animal center officials are encouraging dog lovers to give a pet “Freedom for the Fourth” by adopting a new best friend.

Young-Williams currently has 87 adult dogs available for adoption including 81 who are 5 years old or less and their time at the center ranges from six days to more than five months.

“Freedom for the Fourth” runs through Sunday, July 10. Adoption fees have been reduced to $50 for adult dogs and $25 for senior dogs. Fees include spay or neuter, shots, a heartworm test, treatment for intestinal parasites if needed and a microchip.

Adult dogs are often the last to be adopted, but they can be the best pet choice for many families.

Both Young-Williams Animal Center and Young-Williams Animal Village are open during regular business hours Monday, July 4. Info: 215-6599 or visit www.knoxpets.org.

Now that summer is here, take some time with your children by teaching them to identify some of the wildlife in our area. The great blue heron is one of the largest and most widespread herons in North America.

Many times while driving, I have spotted them along the banks of a swamp or pond.

The great blue heron has always been one of my favorite birds. I’ve often seen them while canoeing with my family on weekends.

This particular one has temporarily taken up residence in a pond at a friend’s home in Clinton.

These birds can be hard to spot because they stand so still and blend into their surroundings. They will stand motionless for long

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periods, staring into the water in search of their prey.

They have long necks and a long bill for grasping prey.

They are considered expert fishers, both during the day and at night. They help our ecosystem by controlling the population of fish and insects.

With a wingspan of nearly six feet and feet trailing gracefully behind, they are truly an impressive bird when seen flying.

Contact: woycikk@shoppernewsnow.com.

Festival of Western Legends The Crossroads Festival of Western Legends will be held Friday through Sunday, July 8-10, at various locations in downtown Morristown. A special “Evening with the Stars” will kick off the event 6:30 p.m. Friday at Higher Grounds. Western Legends James Drury, Robert Fuller and Peter Brown will make appearances throughout the event. Admission is free on Saturday. Info: www. crossroadspartnership.com.

40n Lakefront Property 47 Office Space - Rent 65 Apts - Unfurnished 71 Apts - Unfurnished 71 Apts - Furnished 72 Houses - Unfurnished 74 Condo Rentals 76 Room & Board 78 2BR, 2BA APTS. 1BR/1BA COT- 2 BR condo, Cherokee Room & partial board WEST. APT. 2 BR WALBROOK STUDIOS HALLS Spacious, all brick, TAGE W/APPLS. @ Westcliff. $750/mo to a lady. $300/mo +

FSBO - 2 yr. old home LAKEFRONT WITH on 3.3 acres located at 1.3 acres, lowest 723 Archer Rd., Luttrell. price close in.

House is apprx. 1,056 Dock, boat lift, jet SF w/2BR & 2BA. ski lift in the back Asking $109,900 & yard. Perfect for owner will finance with UT or downtown. $5,500 down or if you 3625 SF, Lakemoor are USDA qualified, Hills. $699,900. For then 100% financing private showing 865with no money down.

603-3126.

Call Bill at PERFECT 2nd Home 877-488-5060 ext. 323.

ON WATTS BAR, $250K furnished.

Call 865-335-8771. ***Web ID# 808847***

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HARDIN VALLEY Main Level Living 3BR/2BA Former Model Home 10464 Wellington Chase Ln $359,900 865-755-7171 ***Web ID# 795339***

C-H&A, W/D hookup, 2450 Town Creek Rd. west, Lenoir City, $850/mo. + dep., no pets. 865-803-3656

MCGHEE SQUARE APARTMENTS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS RENT BASED ON INCOME 2 & 3 BR townhouses, near Elementary School. Appliances, water, trash removal & blinds furnished. Total Electric.

865-986-6955 (TTY/TDD) 1-800-548-2546 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

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MULTI-USE RENTAL FACILITY

AUCTION APPROX. 34 ACRES Selling as a whole.

Secluded. Hunters Getaway. Minutes from Interstate 81 Exit 15Fish Hatchery Rd. Call or check our website for details 423-639-5231 Greene County Land and Auction www.greenecounty landandauction.com TFL 675

avail. at 2600 Holbrook Dr in Ftn City.

2 blocks from Ftn City Lake. Ideal for family reunions, birthday parties, clubs, etc. Plenty of adjoining parking.

524-4840 or 803-2159

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LAKE FRONT AUCTION Tellico Village, Sun July 17 2PM Beautiful 0.57 gentle sloping dockable lot in Tellico Village on Tellico Lake. 3 golf courses, yacht club & much more! 10% Buyers premium added to all bids. Address: 202 Oologila Pl, Tellico Village. Go to www.

Tnauctiononline.com for photos & details.

Hall Real Estate and Auction Company.

Lic#2447 for details Call 865-688-8600.

4 BR, 2 1/2 BA, Belmont West, lease req'd. $1,500.

865-966-6770

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CONTEMPORARY FURNISHED 2BR APTS $0 Application fee 1,2 & 3 BR apts. & $150 Reservation fee duplexes. Starting 2BRs starting at $560/per $395. W&D conn. bed Free parking included Utility flat rate of $35/per WEST bed. Awesome views & 2 & 3 BR townhomes, W&D conn., starting at great amenities. Located at the edge of UT campus. $600 mo.

EOH. Call today 544-1544 KCDC & Pets Welcome or visit our website 865-247-0027 info@toweratmorganhill.com

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RENT TO OWN, 425 2 LOTS in Greenwood Cemetery, Dogwood Shelbyville Rd, 2050 Garden. Prime locasf, 3 or 4 br, 2 1/2 ba tion next to drive-thru.

2 car gar, bonus rm Crypts incl'd. $1700/ea office, exc cond. or $3000 both. 687- FTN CITY Suites & SinLrg priv back yrd. gles, 2 min from I-640.

7569 or 573-1403.

Fnced, great for Priced right! Call 865kids & pets. Gas 4 LOTS, Lynnhurst 963-5933. frpl, sec syst, Cemetery Section B$195,000. Only $2500/ OFFICES, 33. Selling in 2 pairs SINGLE dn, $1350/mo. Seller $350/mo. In Halls. Call for $2400/ea lot.

Call to pay up to $5000 in Steve at 679-3903.

688-1587 before 10pm. closing costs. Call Chris, 865-805-5711 Greenwood Cemetery ***Web ID# 815409*** 6 lots, 2 opening & Comm. Prop. - Rent 66 closings of grave. section. KNOXVILLE DISABLED Out of State R.E. 43 Upright $9600. 336-454-3724 AM. VETS Chapter 24 Chapter home building Highland Memorial, EDISTO IS, SC is available for rent.

(3) buy 2, get one 9ac wooded, 1650 SF Newly renovated infree. Value $13,977, brick home, FP, 3BR, side! Ideal for birthday selling for $10,500.

2.5BA, lots of storage. parties, reunions, $549,900. 843-869-1690. Call to see 865-588-0567; group mtgs, etc. Free seller 423-332-1540 or ***Web ID# 806309*** parking right outside 423-280-5756. the door! Call 524or 803-2159 to Acreage- Tracts 46 Real Estate Auctions 52 4840 check out this facility!

ALL-BRICK, MAINTFREE RANCHER on beautiful lot. 3/4BR or d-rm w/1.5BA in est'd neighborhood.

Pro landscaping, plush carpet over hdwd flrs, Sterling vinyl windows.

New roof, TVA insulation pkg, cent h/a.

Beautiful private shady fenced backyard w/covered tiled back porch, front porch too!

Full-length unfinished basement, perfect for LAND FOR SALE Knox Co: 10.13 workshop, storage or acres. Septic preauto detail. Close to approved.

Spring schools & comm pool. across property.

All appliances stay!

City water at street. $119,900. 4308 Felty $83,000 obo. 992-2444.

Dr, Murphy Hills. 865789-3902 Mike MUST SELL. 20 Acres with house, city water, REDUCED! 3BR/2BA great loc. Powell/ DOUBLE-WIDE Knoxville. $175,000.

Halls/Corryton On Motivated seller.

Stormer in the Cross865-388-9656 ing. 7225 Windchime Circle.

Reduced! $34,000 obo. Cheaper than rent! 254-0046 or Lakefront Property 47 531-3675 13.7 ACRES, private waterfront, Sharps For Sale By Owner 40a Chapel area, very level to water. $150,000. 423-626-1222 FSBO: HOUSE & 7.51 acres at 5505 Salem DEVELOPER FORCED Church Rd, Knoxille, Halls area. $179,000.

LIQUIDATION 865-922-3436 Smoky Mountain TN. Lake Condos & Lots NORRIS, 3BR, 1BA 10 min. from Norris Priced @ Foreclosure/ Lake. Many updates. Short Sale! Up to 100% $112,500. 865-310-6185. Financing/5% interest ***Web ID# 813538*** bank terms. 2 Acre Lake REDUCED! 7-8 RM 2BA Lot w/dock, $19,900 older North Knox Preview 7/2-7/3. home. Needs TLC. 1-866-434-8969 ext 103. $41,900. 687-4373 LAKEFRONT CONDO. SEVIERVILLE, 4 br, Deeded boat slip, pri3 ba, In-law quar- vate pool, in a gated ters, .82 acre. community. Reduced $209,000. (reduced $199,000. 100% financ$30k). Offers wel- ing available 5% APR. Jlucjre@aol.com or come. 865-206-4049 865-216-1142 ***Web ID# 814979***

25 1-3 60 7 $130 weekly. Discount avail. Util, TV, Ph, Stv, Refrig, Basic Cable. No Lse.

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SHORT SALE. Watts Bar lakefront, 3 / 3 1/2 Townhome @ Lakeside Village, hist. Loudon. 2 story, hdwd, granite, stainl. kit, dockage, 2 yrs old, most recent sales @ 279,900$ curr. leased ^ mo to mo @ 1300$ short sale @ $227,500.

865-924-0791 ***Web ID# 810167***

Cemetery Lots

1 1/2 BA, W/D conn., Cent H/A, $585 mo.

No pets 865-690-5418; 414-0054

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HALL REAL ESTATE & AUCTION 816654MASTER Ad Size 2 x 5 bw N <ec> SATURDAY, JULY 16 • NOON

INVESTOR LIQUIDATION AUCTION Owner “Ordered Sold” Their loss is your gain!

Almost Brand New Home, almost 1,000 sq. ft. completely remodeled 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. New kitchen cabinets and counter tops with new appliances, large living room with finished hardwood floor, new fixtures in bathroom, new carpeting, new roof, new siding and new windows, new heating and air. Slight slope to lot, one car carport. This immaculate home is ready to move into with a small garden area already planted.

FHA and VA welcome call for details.

Terms: 10% buyer’s premium added to all sales. 10% buyer’s premium down on real estate day of sale. Balance at closing.

View/inspection call for appointment.

Lead base paint or any other inspection starts June 15 until July 15, 2011. Pryor to the auction.

Directions: I-640 to Washington Pk, just past Home Depot turn onto Pinehurst.

4424 Pinehurst.

Fresh paint, private.

No pets. $450/mo + $500 dep. 865-9222571 or 865-776-2163

HALLS 3BR/1BA, l-rm, d-rm, kit w/appls, full bsmnt, private setting.

No pets. $700/mo + $500 dep. 865-9222571 or 865-776-2163

HALL REAL ESTATE & AUCTION 816649MASTER AdSATURDAY, Size 2 xJULY 4 9 • NOON bw N 7.10 ACRES <ec>

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Property “Ordered Sold” This Beautiful farm has approx. 7.10 acres of lush pasture land nestled below a ridge of woodland. Utility water to site. Ready to build on. Put your new home in the meadow, bring your horses. Two springs on property - multiple sites for building. Open pasture area and back of property is steep and wooded, privacy, and near Ruggles Ferry Golf Club. Easy Access to Ashville Hwy. Terms: 10% buyer’s premium added to all sales. 10% buyer’s premium down on real estate day of sale. Balance at closing.

Directions: I-40E to Ashville Hwy, approx 4.5 miles turn (L) on N Molly Bright Rd. At dead-end, take (R)Pleasant Hill Rd, go 500 yards see sign on (R). Tnauctiononline.com for details.

Lic#2447 • 688-8600 • tnauctiononline.com

Lic#2447 • 688-8600 • tnauctiononline.com

occasional help w/ transportation. 6404612 or 640-6798

Manf’d Homes - Sale 85

North. Norris Freeway.

Priv. 2 BR 2 BA. Sec. dep. 1st & last. $750.

5BR, 5BA, Farragut, 865-256-9501; 494-7785 DOWNTOWN CONDO over 5000 SF, $2750 ***Web ID# 809380*** mo. + dep.

Historic Holston Bldg.

Call 865-599-4722 2 BR/2 BA. 1050sf.

RENT TO OWN, 425 ***Web ID# 812980*** W/D. Hdwd floors, Shelbyville Rd, 2050 stnlss steel appls, A FARRAGUT Home, sf, 3 or 4 br, 2 1/2 ba 5X10 storage locker, 2 car gar, bonus rm keypad access, door3BR, 2BA, lg. den, office, exc cond. deck & fenced yard, man. $1600/mo. gar., $1100/mo. w/ Lrg priv back yrd.

Call today: 544-4308 Fnced, great for ***Web ID# 809904*** $600 dep. 865-966-2597 kids & pets. Gas CORRYTON 3BR/2BA frpl, sec syst, FTN CITY AREA: Pebfor rent. $650/mo + $195,000. Only $2500/ blestone Condos $650 dam dep. Bkgrnd dn, $1350/mo. Seller 3BR/2BA 2 car gar, check. Call 687-6296. to pay up to $5000 in screened back porch, closing costs. Call gas FP, $850/mo + COTTAGE ON Little Chris, 865-805-5711 $800.00 damage dep, River, Rockford, ***Web ID# 815406*** 1-yr lease, no pets. recently renovated.

Call 254-9552 today!

2 BR, LR, Kit., BA, SEQUOYAH HILLS deck, central H&A, 2/3 BR, 2 1/2 BA, 2 HALLS AREA 2-STORY W&D, 15 min. car gar., 2800 SF, TOWNHOUSE Knox; 10 min.

Cape Cod style, 2 large BR/1.5BA Maryville. $750/mo. $1,950/mo.

Phone kitchen appls incl'd, 1 yr. lease, deposit.

865-696-4916.

W/D conn. No pets, 706-424-2674 or email $550/mo + $500 damnsbcarter@earthlink.net WEST, GREAT locaage dep. 1-yr lease. tion, 3 BR, 2 BA, 1500 ***Web ID# 813670*** 254-9552 SF, LR, DR, FR, laundry, storage, atFARRAGUT, lease/ tached dbl gar., no HALLS CONDO REpurchase option, Sheflease, $900/mo. $900 field S/D, 3 yr old all DUCED! $800/mo + dep. 865-687-2920 brick/stone luxurious util. Off Cunningham. open rancher with 4 1st Mo FREE w/2-yr BR & bonus room, on lease! Totally redone priv. lot, across from 2008 2BR/2BA, 1080 neighborhood pool. sf. Perfect for 2 or $2,800/mo. 865-388-0610 couple +1. Beaut wood ***Web ID# 809514*** flrs & carpet. 1BR/1BA down, MBR/BA/ laundry up. Newer paint, fixtures, tiled BAs, vanities, appls; granite Pullman kitchen. DR, LR, private fenced bk patio. Quiet bldg; good neighbors; sm front porch; 2 front prkg spaces. No pets, no smoking. Refs & sec dep/1-yr lease req'd.

865-548-0828 am/pm.

HALL REAL ESTATE HALL REAL ESTATE & AUCTION CO. & AUCTION CO. ^

1 yr lease. 1 mo dep No pets. 865-250-3365 or 865-368-5474 ***Web ID# 808298***

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^ 2BR MOBILE HOME. 2 adults/ 2 children.

No pets. $400-$600/mo.

992-2444.

Trucking Opportunities 106 CDL CLASS-A truck driver w/clean MVR. PT/FT. 865-992-1849 btwn 9am & 3pm M-F.

Townhouse For Rent 2 Sty townhouse, Halls area, 2 Lg. BRs, 1.5 BAs, DRIVERS: $4,000 a month. Great homekitchen appls. incl. W/D time, paid benefits! connect., no pets, $550 Choose your route! per mo. + $500 damage CDL-A, 2 yrs. dep. req., & 1 yr lease.

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SLYMAN AUCTION COMPANY NORTH - REDUCED! 814788MASTER 8731 Tazewell Pk Ad Size x Gibbs 2 H.S.) (2 mi.2 from 4c N <ec>

Completely remodeled. 2-sty, 2 AC, det 30’x40’ gar.

4BR/3BA, 3 FPs, showplace kit, Master on Main! Owner spent over $400,000! Drastically reduced to $295,000!

OWNER WILL FINANCE! A must see home!

Slyman Real Estate 862-6161 or call Patricia Grissom 237-4749

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KITTENS/CATS variety fixed, shots, & tested. Rescues.

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German Shepherd pups, AKC 3 B, 4 G, vet ck., Fam. raised. Military/police disc. 865-924-4301 ***Web ID# 813341***

BEAGLE PUPS AKC, GREAT DANE M $200, F $150, have puppies, AKC reg, had 1st & 2nd shots. born 4/29. $600. Call 865-233-2306, 387-3675 865-228-8007 BLOODHOUND PUPS, GREAT PYRENEES black & tan & red.

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Call 659-5515. & paper trained.

423-442-9996 BOXER PUPS, fawn, ***Web ID# 814346*** 1 brindle, POP, ready now! $200. MIN PIN M puppy, 8 wks CKC $250. 4 yr 865-567-9837; 567-4709 choc M $100. Sevier***Web ID# 814199*** ville 865-740-5249 BOXER PUPS, top ***Web ID# 814261*** quality, AKC reg, PUG PUPPIES, un$350/each. Call 931reg. $250. Fawn fe879-7123 males. VISA & MC Chihuahua Puppies, 6 423-775-6044 wks, 3M, 2 F, par- ***Web ID# 816468*** ents on site, $150 ea.

Terriers, 865-705-4188 W.Knox Scottish AKC, 10 wks, black DACHSHUND MINI, fem., shots/wormed long & short hair, $300. 423-562-0723 red, cream, choc., ***Web ID# 816047*** blue, brindle. $250.

SHELTIE PUPPIES, 865-856-6852 AKC, 1 M, 4 F. Also ***Web ID# 816150*** 1 F (9 mo), 1 M (4 Doberman Pups, 2 left, lg. mo) & 1 M, 3 yrs AKC, S&W, dew claws, old for stud.

865lowered price to $400. well 435-9993; 865-567-6821 socialized, 865-405-5113 SHIH TZU PUPPIES, ***Web ID# 813765*** tri color M, black & ENGLISH BULLDOG white F, tan & white PUPS, $800. VISA & M/C F, cutest puppies accepted. 423-775-6044 ever! UTD on vax.

NKC. Great w/kids. blessedbulldogs.blogspot.com $350. 865-455-5821 ***Web ID# 816457*** (3/4 ENGLISH BULLDOG YORKIE-POOS Yorkie, 1/4 Poodle), pups, AKC reg, 1st 7 Wks, M&F, shots shots, vet chk. $1,300, & wormed, $200. cash. 865-966-2238 Also 4 mo. old ***Web ID# 815133*** males $100 cash.

865-992-5482 ENGLISH MASTIFF puppies, AKC. Ch. bldln. ***Web ID# 812877*** Born 6/4. $1000, taking dep.

S/W. Parents on site. Kid YORKIE POOS, crate & paper trained, friendly. 865-387-7617 non-shedding, $350. ***Web ID# 814426*** 423-442-9996 ***Web ID# 814349*** FRENCH BULLDOG PUPS, $800. VISA & M/C YORKIES AKC, 1 M accepted. 423-775-6044 5 yrs. 1 F 5 yrs., 1 F blessedbulldogs.blogspot.com 6 mo. $200 ea. to gd ***Web ID# 816455*** homes. 865-455-0338 FRENCH BULLDOG PUPS, AKC reg., Pet Services 144 S&W. 423-526-1110 cell thecollinsclan@hughes.net HOUSE-SITTER & ***Web ID# 812768*** DOG-WALKER AVAILABLE. GERMAN Shepherd CALL 687-9404. puppies AKC, 3 M, 1 F, parents on prem. $200. 865-933-8136 GROOMING ***Web ID# 813821*** PET SHOP, wait or drop off.

Andersonville German Shepherd Pike, Halls. 925-3154.

Puppies, AKC, will be 6 wks on 6/27.

Solid white. 1st shots. $400. 865-617-4877 Free Pets 145 ***Web ID# 814674***

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NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH * * * * * * * * EMPLOYMENT 808030MASTER FREE, 3 cute yellow Ad Size 2 x 3 kittens ready for a good home. 603-3073 bw OPPORTUNITIES N help wntd or 925-2311. <ec> New Hope Christian School Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market 150 located in Corryton is now MODEL 661 FORD accepting applications for full TRACTOR, has live power, new clutch & part-time teaching positions assembly, new as well as full and part-time brakes, original paint, near new rear tires, teaching assistants in our $3,100 obo 865-982-9179 elementary and middle school Flowers-Plants 189 classes. Please submit POND PLANT Sale. resume along with salary Floaters $2. Mixed pots $8-$25. Maryhistory and references to: ville 865-804-9804

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Laborers/Associates Needed Immediately Roofers Sheet metal workers Solar panel installers Food processing Produce packers Certified fork lift operators Pallet jack operators These are long term positions. Bring work history and two forms of ID. Be prepared for drug screening.

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Lawn-Garden Equip. 190 JOHN Deere mower X575 with plow, dirt scraper, trlr & wghts, $9000. 865-429-5456.

OLDER MODEL John Deere riding mower for sale, not working. $75. Call 310-6090.

Misc. Items

203

PROFESSIONAL POOL table with all access., like new cond. Asking $1200 obo. 865-922-4947

232 Sport Utility

261 Cement / Concrete 315 Fencing

WANTED: NONMERCURY Optimax FORD EXPLORER WORKING appliances 90 HP, 2 stroke.

XLT 2003, very & scrap metal. Halls & 2008 model. Low good cond. 107k mi. surrounding area. Call hrs; like new. $4,500 $8525. 423-236-5997 John - 865-925-3820.

Rob 865-567-8429 ***Web ID# 814314***

Exercise Equipment 208

ODYSSEY LEXTRA 2003 Pontoon, 90HP Johnson, cvr, trlr, exc $12,500. 865-494-0711

HORIZON ENDURANCE Pro Eliptical, cost SAIL NACRA 18' $900; $350/bo. 865CATAMARAN with 804-3326; 675-3326 trailer, $2,150 OBO. 865-924-0791

Pools/Hot Tubs 209 2011 HOT TUB, holds 6, new, warranty, 51 jets, LED lights, waterfall.

Retails $8100, now $2800.

Call 865-312-7326 ***Web ID# 816574***

Campers

235

EXCEL PETERSON Lmt'd, 2008, 33SKO, 1 owner, loaded, $39,900. 865-521-9112 rvsforless.net ***Web ID# 808848***

Gulfstream Amerilite 18', 1 slide out, Collectibles 213 2009, like new, used 6x. $11,500/bo. 865-376-7668 Barbie & Beanie Baby ***Web ID# 810179*** collection, (never played with). Dr. Prowler 2001 TT 27' 1 Seuss & Golden Book large slide out, queen collection. 865-583-9321 bed in front, bath in rear. A/C, gas range / heat. Hitch, load levAuctions 217 elers / sway bar included. $8500. 865 7171268 or 717 645-1619 NEXT AUCTION: Mon July 4th, 10am Motor Homes 237 Cherokee Auction Co. 10015 Rutledge Pike NAVION ITASCA Knife Collection w/Boker, 2006, 21', 1 slide out, Case & Schrade, Maytag 34K mi., $65,000.

Ringer Washer, McCoy Call 865-429-5456.

Aunt Jemima Cookie Jar, Old Feed Scale & U-HAUL 1996 CAR much more!

HAULER, new tires, I 40 - 10 min from Zoo exit. hydr. brakes, exc. cond.

865-465-3164 $2000. 865-922-2999. a u c t i o nz i p. c o m ***Web ID# 814751*** TA L 2 38 6 FL 5 62 6 WINNEBAGO, 1998, 32' WQ, fully loaded equip. Twin Medical Supplies 219 w/new XL beds. Sleeps 4.

Needs nothing.

DAV Chapter 24 has $19,500. 606-269-2925 FREE RENTAL OF ***Web ID# 813441*** POWER WHEEL CHAIRS available for WINNEBAGO VIEW any area disabled vet2007, 23H, diesel, eran or members of class B, 1 owner, their immediate family. loaded, 19,500 mi, Manually operated $49,900. 865-521-9112 wheel chairs also rvsforless.net available. Call 765***Web ID# 808844*** 0510 for information.

SCOOTER POWER wheelchair, needs new battery. $500.

865-583-9321

Motorcycles

238

Sporting Goods 223

Harley Electric Glide Classic 1991, gar kept, low mi, $8500.

PROFESSIONAL 865-556-8326 aft 4pm POOL table with all access., like new cond. Asking $1200 HD LMT'D Edition FXR2, 1999. Like obo. 865-922-4947 new, only 3k mi, $11,250. 901-832-5444 Garage Sales 225 ***Web ID# 814481*** 5507 MALACHI Circle.

Fri & Sat July 8 & 9, 8noon. Window A/C, clothes, HH items, etc.

HD Road King Classic, 2005, 9k mi, mint cond. Black. $12,000. 901-832-5444 ***Web ID# 814470***

ESTATE SALE, Knox-Union county line on Highway 33, July 7, 8 & 9.

Autos Wanted 253

265 Domestic

Imports

262

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Stump Removal

355

NEAT & CLEAN WORK. Satisfaction guaranteed! Free est. Call John at 865-363-9204.

Tree Service

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COOPER'S BUDGET LAWN CARE. Cheaper than the rest, but still the best. Aeration, mulching, mowing, trimming, fertilizing, overseeding, etc. Dependable, free estimates. 384-5039.

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Misc. Services

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TIME MANAGEMENT & Success Principles for Kids & Teens www.time2bgreat.com 932-3043

Music Instruction 342

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'08 Ford Edge Limited, nav, roof, loaded, 1 owner, R1103 .............$24,900

'10 Ford ToyotaEscape Corolla LS,4x4,automatic, over 30 mpg!!! R1109 ......................$15,900 â&#x20AC;&#x2122;06 15K miles ..................................................................

'08 Ford Fusion SE, sport wheels, leather, R1136 ............................. $15,900 $17,436 '09 Ford Escape Limited, leather, moonroof, loaded! R1154 .....$20,900 Price includes $399 dock fee. Plus tax, tag & title WAC. Dealer retains all rebates. Restrictions may apply. See dealer for details.

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SOFA, 2 RECLINERS, , office, desk chair, dorm refrig., 2 area rugs. 865573-4825

90 Day Warranty

352

Furniture Refinish. 331

Engine Repairs

Ray Varner

Bobcat/Backhoe. Small dump truck. Small jobs welcome & appreciated!

Call 688-4803 or 660-9645.

MALLICOAT'S EXCAVATION. All types gradingclearing to final grade incl footers, utils, demo, drain fields, etc. 740-2565

TRACTOR BACKHOE DUMPTRUCK HI-LIFT Driveways, plowing, disc, etc. 356-1966 or 992-7615. Free est!

Household Appliances 204a

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Roofing / Siding

DENNY'S FURNITURE ^ REPAIR. Refinish, re- Plumbing glue, etc. 45 yrs exp!

922-6529 or 466-4221

Elderly Care

DINING TABLE w/ 4 chairs and leaf, seats 8 w/ leaf.

Cream legs, trim & chair backs, wood table top and seats.

Good cond. $300 nego. 235-5324.

GOOD AS NEW APPLIANCES

938-4848 or 363-4848

WILL CARE for your loved one. Years exp, excellent refs! Call 898-1311 or 933-1274.

592090MASTER Ad Size 3 x 4 $25,930 4c N TFN <ec> â&#x20AC;&#x2122;05 Nissan Frontier King CAB 2wd 32K miles...................................................

POOL TABLE w/accessories $100.

Three office desks $35-$50. 850-5238.

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NISSAN ALTIMA Guttering 333 2006 Special Edition ^ CONCRETE 68k one owner mi, AUTHENTIC specializing in decora- HAROLD'S AT, air, 4-cyl, 30 GUTTER tive concrete, drivempg, well equip.

SERVICE. Will clean ways, sidewalks, slabs Good cond in/out. front & back $20 & up. & more! Licensed & $11,500. 423-317-9853 Quality work, guaraninsured, free esti***Web ID# 815468*** teed. Call 288-0556. mates. Call James at 617-9396.

NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5S 2008, 1 owner, 39K Handyman 335 mi., 4 dr., exc cond. Childcare 316 $16,900. 865-206-4011 AIR CONDITIONING TOYOTA PRIUS Hy- LOVING HOME ENMAINT. & REPAIR brid 2007, like new, Also plumbing, elect., VIRONMENT has very cheap on gas, appliances. Apts or sev eral openings new tires, runs homes. 7-day svc, low for infan ts - 3- yrgreat. Top of the prices! 368-1668. olds. Refs av ail line. $14,800 firm. on req. 922-9455 (valued @ $16,500) Call owner for more Landscaping 338 info 865-262-9199 Cleaning 318 ***Web ID# 814459*** LANDSCAPING MGMT AWESOME CLEANING Design, install, mulch, ^ organizing for a small tree/shrub work, Sports 264 & weeding, bed renewal, happy healthy home or business. Afforddebri clean-up. Free Chevrolet Corvette able, reliable & thorestimates, 25 yrs exp!

2009, yellow, 7k mi.

Mark Lusby 679-9848 ough! 922-0343 $39,500/b.o.

Must MAYNARDVILLE See. 865-428-3233 CHRISTIAN CLEANING MULCH & MORE LADY SERVICE. DeBobcat, backhoe, high pendable, refs, Call lift, dump truck. Mulch, Domestic 265 660-2636. rock, wood. Free est.

356-1966 or OLDS 98 1995 1 local owner, 323 992-7615 87k mi, runs great. Electrical Looks good. Leather. $2575. 865-387-8172 V O L E l e c t r i c Lawn Care 339 I ns tal l ati on Repair Air Cond / Heating 301 Maintenance Service Upgrades 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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SPROLES DESIGN CONSTRUCTION

CERAMIC TILE installation.

Floors/ walls/repairs. 32 yrs exp, exc work!

John 938-3328

MERCEDES 350 SD 1991, smoked silver, 270k mi, good cond. $3500. 865-705-8312 ***Web ID# 808566***

265 Domestic

345 Remodeling

330

Flooring

MAZDA Miata MX5 2003, 42,500 mi, AT, AC, PS, cruise, PW, CD, $10,500. 865-397-5618 ***Web ID# 813904***

Household Furn. 204 RAY VARNER FORDXLT LLC â&#x20AC;&#x2122;07 Ford Explorer 4x4 16K miles, Extra c lean..............................

NEW light oak 42" round dining table w/4 chairs & foldout leaf $350. Dark oak 48" round dining table w/4 chairs $300. 6887964 or 256-0134

327 Paving

UPRIGHT FENCING, all types, free estimates. Licensed & insured. When you want the job done right, call 689-1020.

HONDA ACCORD EXL 2005, local, one owner, non-smkr., AT, MR & lthr., V6, 51K mi. exc. cond. $14,700. Great Buy, call now! 865-522-1137.

BR SUITE, cream, qn bed, dbl dresser w/ mirror, armoire, matt/springs, comforter, shams, skirt & decorative pillows. $350. Call 865577-4253

DR TABLE w/6 chairs. Beautiful lt wood, from JC Penney. $500. 363-4887

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FENCING & REPAIR, small jobs OK, clear fence rows, some tree work, 20 yrs. exp., new & used fence. 200-1752.

A BETTER CASH for junk cars, ALL-IN-ONE MEGARAGE SALE July 9th OFFER vans, running CHANIC Cars, only, 8am-noon. Furn, trucks, or not. 865-456-3500 trucks, boats, wave toys, HH items. 1353 runners, motorcyWineberry Rd, We pay cash for cars or ^ cles, campers, exTeagues Grove s/d. trucks, running or not. cavation equip We buy alum. whls, rad., Alterations/Sewing 303 small to lg, equip HUGE 3-FAM YARD converters. 865-556-8956 trailers, diesel SALE on Hosea Ln off ALTERATIONS trucks. 740-2565 McCloud Rd. Lots of

BY FAITH good stuff! Sat July 9, Trucks 257 Men women, children. MOBILE MOWER RE8am-? Raindate July 16.

PAIR. Service at your Custom-tailored DODGE DAKOTA home. Make appt toclothes for ladies of all HUGE GARAGE SALE LST 2000 Cub Cab day! Briggs & Stratton sizes plus kids!

Fri-Sat, July 8 & 9, 1 owner, $5700. cert. Don't wait weeks Faith Koker 938-1041 7a-4p. Toys, HH items Call 865-292-5047. for repair! 659-1893 & more! Turn rt on Cabbage Ln, then rt KOBALT TOOLBOX fits Attorney 306 Excavating/Grading 326 onto Cody Ln. 1/2 ton. Alum diamond, working keys & HUGE SALE! Lots of opens either side. Pd tools, clothing, bikes, $268, asking $175. misc. 1153 Hwy 370 Call 689-4419.

(Bull Run Rd). July 8th, 9a-?

NISSAN KING Cab 1988, 4 WD, 5 spd, 4 HUGE YARD SALE cyl, full pwr., $2,500 2829 Gibbs Drive OBO. 423-494-4497 Fri July 8 1-6 pm Sat July 9 8am-2pm Vintage clothing from 4 Wheel Drive 258 1960, costume jewelry, holiday decoraCHEVY SUBURBAN tions, floral supplies 2002, 4WD, 107K mi, books & more! all pwr, lthr, rear air, tow, good tires, $7800. 865-207-3834.

Boats Motors 232 ***Web ID# 813831*** BAYLINER 26' FORD F-150, 2009, RENDEZVOUS 1996 4X4, V8, 39,000 mi.

DECK BOAT Must sell, $21,900.

175 Mercury, trailer, 865-919-5429 exc. cond., bimini top, FORD F250 2004 custom made curtains all around & new Lariet Fx4 Eagle, 114K mooring cover, dried mi. X-cab, Kumho ^ stored at marina, tires, chrome rims, $11,500. 865-617-2346: $18,700. 865-296-2592.

607-0760. ***Web ID# 814139*** GMC 2007 crew cab, 4x4, LT, red, Z71, 49K mi., loaded, nice!

CHAPARRAL $21,900. 865-679-6057.

SUNESTA 233, 2002, ***Web ID# 815604*** dry storage at Ft. Loudoun Marina since new. No trailer.

Antiques Classics 260 189 hrs., serviced by Superior Marine every year. $19,000.

1940 FORD TRUCK, 865-599-0218 orig paint, Cali title, no engine, exc GRADY WHITE 1987, body. orig int, 21', sleeps 2, 200 HP $7800. 423-736-3336 Mercury outboard, ***Web ID# 808370*** trailer, rigged for striper fishing, 2 CAD. CONV. 1962, has elec. down riggers, rust. 1972 Cad. Conv. fish finder, $7900. restorable. 1974 & 1980 MGB's, restorable.

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Piano tuning also.

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Painting / Wallpaper 344 AA PAINTING Int/Ext painting, staining, log homes, pressure washing.

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Small to large jobs.

740-2565.

ALL TYPES OF PAINTING, int/ ext, special coating on metal roofs.

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