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Playing chicken Halls couple ask zoning change to enable free range chickens By Larry Van Guilder

Back to school Tips to be ready to hit the classroom See the My Kids section

UT’s big blunder Jimmy Hyams says charging students for football tickets is a big mistake See Jake Mabe’s story on page A-2

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Sometimes losing is the best outcome in a game of chicken. Halls residents Pam and Vance Griffin didn’t win their game of chicken at County Commission, but they held on to their chickens all the same. The Griffins came to commission with a rare request, a “down zoning” of their property from residential to agricultural. Raising chickens is verboten in county residential zones, so the Griffins – who want to play by the rules – asked for zoning that would make their free running birds legitimate. The Metropolitan Planning Commission recommended approval of the Griffins’ request, but several commissioners, including R. Larry Smith of the 7th District, wanted to move slowly. Some of the Griffins’ neighbors had complained in the past that the chickens had flown the coop and were playing in neighboring yards.

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But Pam Griffin said the installation of a fence had resolved that problem, and her husband, Vance, was ready for commission to make its decision now. “It’s a liberty,” Vance said. “Make your decision. I’ll respect it.” Because agricultural zoning would allow any number of activities on the property, commissioners including Mike Hammond searched for a compromise. Could commission place a restriction on the zoning that would preclude raising any animal except chickens? MPC executive director Mark Donaldson said commission could place any restriction on use of the property it desired. But, oddly enough, when Hammond suggested the compromise, Pam Griffin balked, saying she would not agree to it. “I just want to be left alone,” she said. Finally, Commissioner Richard Briggs asked codes officers to hold their fire until the issue is resolved. Smith’s motion for a 60-day postponement passed without dissent.

Kaitlin Hutsell holds Reese’s Cup at the annual 4-H poultry auction, held in conjunction with the Karns Community Fair. “We have too many roosters,” the Gibbs High student said as she prepared to sell him. Photo by S. Clark

Y has openings for after school care fitness center, Humphreys is at By Sandra Clark work on enrollment for the after Lori Humphreys is one busy woman. In addischool classes this fall. tion to overseeing child care services for all area “Registration begins Monday, Ys, Lori also is the director of the West Side Y, Aug. 8, and the program starts the system’s largest. Aug. 15 at 13 locations,” she Not bad for a Halls High graduate who went said. on to earn a bachelor’s degree from UT. Her maIn North Knox County, Y projor was in sociology and elementary education, grams are available at Beaumont but Lori does not regret her career path. “I’m goHumphreys Magnet School, Pleasant Ridge ing to keep my Y gig,” she said. The West Side Y is at capacity for the summer Elementary, Shannondale Elementary and the program and while those kids splash in the in- North Side Y. Shannondale is new this year. Rates are reduced for Y members and scholdoor or outdoor pool or work out in the kid-sized

arships are available. Humphreys has an open door. If you want to enroll your child in Y after school, come see her. This year’s program will include a Junior League supported “Kids in the Kitchen” class on nutrition and a NFL Recharge fitness regimen offered in conjunction with the Knox County Health Department. “The classes are voluntary,” said Humphreys. Kids can participate or simply work on school projects. “We’re looking for nontraditional ways to get kids active.” The program serves both boys and girls in kindergarten through 6th grade. Info: 546-0600.

County to dump site: Clean it up No action against pond collapse By Betty Bean

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Last Tuesday, Knox County inspectors identified an unpermitted dumpsite on Copper Ridge in Powell as an illegal demolition landfill and sent a registered letter to property owner Claude Yow ordering him to clean it up. This dump site was the source of the fiberglass hot tubs and other debris that was washed into the yard of Gary and Marsha Carter on June 24 when a detention pond at a Rufus Smith Development-owned project on Childress Road collapsed, sending a wall of muddy water down the hill and into the Carter home on Dawson Hollow Road. “The (Yow) property is not permitted and cannot be permitted in its present location, which is in a drainage way and is clearly prohibited by the zoning ordinance,” said Dwight Van de Vate, the county’s director of Engineering and Public Works. Van de Vate was not as clear whether any action will be taken against Southland Excavation, which shares a Ball Road address

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The remnants of two hot tubs that washed through Gary Carter’s yard and were deposited across the road. Photo by Ruth White with Smithbilt Homes and Rufus Smith Properties. “Since the pond failure occurred, the developers have been very cooperative with our inspectors,” Van de Vate said. On June 6, Knox County stormwater inspector Derek Keck visited the Childress Road site and issued

a Notice of Violation (NOV) to Southland, citing defects to the detention basin, including “a large channel that has eroded and deposited a large amount of sediment into detention basin #1.” Southland was given 15 days to fix the problem but asked for more time on June 22, two days be-

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fore the basin collapsed. There is no indication in the file that an extension was given. On July 13, after the basin had been rebuilt post-collapse, county inspectors still found violations. “Even if we had gone back on Day 15 and issued another NOV, it wouldn’t prevent

a catastrophic event,” Van de Vate said. Smithbilt director of development Joe Madron told the Shopper-News that the detention basin collapse was an unavoidable “act of nature” caused by the heavy June rains and a county regulation requiring drainage basins to remain plugged up until the project is substantially complete. “We were doing everything we could do, and it still spills over the top. I really wouldn’t call it anybody’s fault, and we’re doing everything we can to make sure everybody is taken care of,” he said. Last Monday, the day the first Shopper-News story about this event was published, Carter said that Madron, Tom Smith and a third Smithbilt representative showed up at his house wanting to inspect the damage and asking what they could do to help. “It took them a month and a day to start getting cooperative,” Carter said. “They left Marsha and me and our animals out in the heat and the mud and the mold all this time, and the reason they finally did come out was because of the article. It forced their hand. And when they did come out, all Tom Smith could tell me was that it wasn’t their fault.”

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Hyams: Don’t charge students for UT football tickets Jimmy Hyams thinks the University of Tennessee made a big blunder when it began charging students admission to home football games.

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“It’s leaving pockets of empty seats,” Hyams told the North Knox Rotary Club at Litton’s last week. “If students are not impassioned about going to football games, when they graduate and get jobs and start making money, are they going to be boosters? “I wouldn’t charge the students anything and would do everything I can to get them in the stadium.” Hyams co-hosts “Sports Talk” on the Sports Animal (WNML-AM) and is a former sports writer. Las Vegas odds makers are predicting the Vols will win six and a half games this season. It’s hard to know how you win half of a game, but Hyams says that’s about right. “I’ve got them at about six or seven wins. I think they’ll win all of their nonconference games but one will go down to the wire like UAB

Jimmy Hyams Photos by Jake Mabe did, probably Cincinnati.” Hyams predicts Tennessee will beat Vanderbilt and Kentucky and might have a shot to upset Florida in Gainesville. He says the offense should be improved but sees problems with the lack of depth on the defensive line. He says he’s heard that interim athletic director Joan Cronan is going to be vacationing this month with UT booster Jim Haslam and his family. “Don’t be surprised if they name Joan to that (interim) position for a year or so,” Hyams says, while the university continues to look for an athletic director. “There’s no reason to hurry

ley Fair, back when their mothers warned them against going to see certain exhibits. “We didn’t listen,” one of them joked. But Fair public relations and advertising coordinator Sarah Thompson says the closest thing to a “risqué” event at this year’s fair will be a bra decorating contest to raise awareness about breast cancer. Thompson and marketing coordinator Paige Al(the hire) now. You want corn say the theme of this this to be a five- or seven- or year’s fair is “Let Go!” “We’re promoting our 10-year commitment.” He likes Southern Meth- rides this year,” Sarah says, odist University athletic di- “bigger rides, better rides. rector Steve Orsini for the We’re focusing on the ‘jaw position. After Orsini’s hire, dropping’ rides.” The fair will be Sept. SMU went to a bowl game for the first time since re- 9-18. This year it will feature ceiving the so-called “death 1,200 contests, “whether you want to enter your cow, penalty.” “If he can do that at SMU, bake a cake or do a scrapjust think what he could do book,” Sarah told the group. Sarah says people alat Tennessee.” ways love talking about fair food, which, as always, ■ Fair to offer will be prominently dis‘something for played for sale. She says everybody’ a big hit last year was the Well, the gang at the Krispy Kreme Doughnut Northside Kiwanis Club Hamburger. “It sold for $7 and it was was joking about the old days of the Tennessee Val- delicious.”

Sarah says the fair supports several local charities, hence that thing about the bra decorating contest, which benefits the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization on Paint the Fair Pink Day (Saturday, Sept. 10). The fair also supports the Love Kitchen, the Arts and Cultural Alliance and East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. The fair is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Other events will include the traditional headliner concerts, a Lego competition, a family-friendly agricultural magic show, Mercy Health Senior Day on Tuesday, Sept. 13 (ages 65 and older admitted free) and Mayberry Day with Sammy Sawyer on Saturday, Sept. 17. “There will be something for everybody,” Sarah says. Advance tickets are on sale through Sept. 2. Concert tickets (for reserved seating) are also on sale and include discounted fair admission. For more info, visit www.tnvalleyfair.org, see the fair page on Facebook, follow its Twitter account (@TnValleyFair) or call 215-1471. The Northside Kiwanis Club meets at noon Wednesdays at The Foundry. ■

Stewart Ridge to hold National Night Out

Stewart Ridge subdivision will celebrate National Night Out 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at the corner of Nathan and Amos roads. Neighbors are invited to bring a chair, turn on your porch lights and meet one

another. Refreshments and games for all ages will be available. Young people are invited to decorate their bikes for a parade through the neighborhood. The Washington Pike Target will provide refreshments and prizes. Representatives from Rural/Metro, the Sheriff’s Office and the Bike Patrol will also be present. Info: 922-0833. ■

Cemetery bicentennial is Sunday

Anderson-Gouffon Cemetery, located off Tazewell Pike behind Brookvale subdivision, will hold its bicentennial anniversary 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7. The event commemorates the burial of Isaac Anderson, born in County Down, Ireland, in March 1730. He died and was buried on the property in 1811. Many early settlers of Grassy Valley are also buried at the cemetery, including a large segment of Knox County’s FrenchSwiss population. ■

Medicine collection nets 300+ pounds

Fountain City guy Joe Hitch called last week to report that the medicine collection “take back” event held July 23 in North Knoxville was a success. Hitch said 320 pounds of pills and 34 pounds of needles were collected, “and we got a heck of a lot of plastic bottles.” The event is a coordinated effort among several local agencies to safely collect and dispose of outdated and unwanted medications, seven types of which will not dissipate in wastewater.

Museum at Bethel Cemetery Mabry-Hazen House will take part in the grand opening of the Bethel Cemetery Civil War Museum 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. Everyone is invited. Local historian Bob Booker will speak about Cal Johnson, who re-interred soldiers killed at the Battle of Fort Sanders. Dr. Joan Markel of the Frank H. McClung Museum will talk about the Siege of Knoxville and Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett will cut the ribbon to the museum. Bethel Cemetery is the final resting place for more than 1,600 Confederate soldiers and still has the caretaker’s cottage from 1886. Buses will shuttle visitors from Mabry-Hazen House to Bethel Cemetery starting at 9 a.m.. Opening ceremonies will begin at 10 a.m. Info: 522-8661 or visit www.mabryhazen.com.

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Classes at the art center

Local talent Greylan James performed both nights of the Red Gate Rodeo and helped judge the talent contest.

Ashley Diane wins talent show Ashley Diane sang her way to victory in the Red Gate Rodeo Talent Show. Her prizes were a two-hour recording session and a brand new guitar. Pictured here, she receives the grand prize from Red Gate Farm owner Butch Butcher.

Singer Ashley Diane won the Red Gate Rodeo Talent Show on July 16. The talent show drew 17 contestants, and the elimination round July 15 whittled the hopefuls down to five finalists. The finalists performed July 16. Ashley Diane won a twohour recording session and a brand new guitar donated by Ciderville Music Barn. Runner-up Autumn Arsenault pleased the judges with her violin performance, and she won $100. Judges were local musical talent Greylan James, Cooter Daniel and Elbra Davis. Autumn Arsenault won second place in the Red Gate Rodeo Talent Show playing the violin. Pictured here, she receives her $100 prize from Red Gate Farm owner Butch Butcher. Photos by Pro Photo

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The Fountain City Art Center will offer classes for both children and adults this fall. ■ Children’s Art is a six-week class for ages 6-11 that starts Tuesday, Sept. 13. A new class will start every six weeks throughout the school year. ■ Drawing I, for students ages 12-18, is a six-week class that begins Wednesday, Sept. 14. This series will also run throughout the school year. ■ Basic Perspective for adults will be taught 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, and new for adults will be a six-week class in Oil Painting with individualized instruction to begin Monday, Sept. 12. The cost for each of these classes is $85 ($100 nonmembers). Class schedules can be obtained at the center. Student memberships are $25, and family memberships are $50. The Fountain City Art Center acknowledges the support of the Arts and Heritage Fund, and the Haslam Family Foundation, the Clayton Family Foundation, 21st Mortgage, the Cornerstone Foundation, the Knoxville Tourism and Sports Corporation, and Scripps Networks for contributing to this new community resource. The fund supports a wide range of arts organizations and historic sites in our area and is managed by the Arts and Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville. Art Center hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. most Saturdays. The center is closed on Sundays and Mondays except for special events, classes or accepting submissions of work. Info: 357-2787, email fcartcenter@knology.net or at the center, 213 Hotel Ave.

The Lake Terrace Trio – violinists Erin Archer and Abbie Wilmore with cellist Katie Middleton (center) – will perform at the Powell Playhouse Art Show on Aug. 14. Photo submitted

Powell Playhouse art show upcoming By Greg Householder Plans are being finalized for the much-awaited art show coming to the Powell Playhouse. Local artists, some new, others wellknown, will present their works from 2-5 p.m. at the Jubilee Banquet Facility, located just off Callahan Road, on Sunday, Aug. 14. The Playhouse is proud to announce that Bill Lett, Danny Simmers, Phil Savage, Lisa Robertson Cooper, Jean Weeden, Grace Ott, Shari Harris, J.W. Roberts, Nancy Anderson, Jonathan Staggs,

Lillian Williams, Jamie and Michael Speed and Marsha Sneed have entered the show thus far. Deadline for entering is Aug. 1. For info, contact Nita Buell Black at 947-7427 or Jo Ann Cooper at 922-1935. The Lake Terrace Trio is among various musicians who will perform during the show. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased by calling Mona Napier at 947-7428. Jubilee will provide desserts and coffee or tea for an additional $4.

NOTES ■ A rummage sale will be held 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5-6, at Corryton Masonic Lodge on Emory Road. ■ Holston Middle School’s Showchoir Car Wash will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at the IGA in Gibbs. ■ Halls Lions Club will meet 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, at Shoney’s on Emory Road. ■ Fountain City Business and Professional Association meets at noon each second Wednesday at Central Baptist Church, Fountain City. Lunch is $10. County Mayor Tim Burchett will speak on Aug. 10. Info: Beth Wade, 971-1971, ext. 372, or bwade@utfcu.org/.

Women’s League to host ‘stuff a bag’ The Halls Crossroads Women’s League will sponsor a “stuff a bag” event 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 6, at The Closet located at the corner of Maynardville Highway and Cunningham Road. Due to generosity from the community, The Closet has an abundance of adult clothing. Community members are welcome to stop by and stuff a bag with needed clothing items. Cash donations are currently being accept to help purchase school supplies for students. Additional parking is available by the building. The Closet is a nonprofit organization. Info: 922-2982.

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government Hope and change Knox County style During last week’s commission debate over approving an $8,000 contract with the Hope Resource Center, Hope’s faith-based counseling services for women with unplanned pregnancies were compared to the Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries’ (KARM) work with the homeless. However, the analogy is flawed: KARM doesn’t urge its clients to remain homeless. Hope’s location just down the street from the Volunteer Medical Women’s Clinic is no coincidence. The clinic performs abortions, and Hope provides an ideal staging area for abortion opponents. Commissioner Amy Broyles was the first to speak against funding Hope. “If we were talking about giving $8,000 to Planned Parenthood, there is a majority of people up here who would be opposed to it,” Broyles said. Broyles said Hope was pushing a “political ideology” and she had been contacted by women who were “bullied and harassed” at the center. Commissioner Sam McKenzie questioned the scope of the contract. He recalled that during budget hearings commission was told the contract would cover hepatitis testing, a service not available from the Knox County Health Department. But the contract presented last week spans a range of services including testing for sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy. Mayor Tim Burchett defended the contract, saying the county was “getting more for our buck than we asked for.” And the mayor showed he can hit below the belt. “I think the question is which of these services do you not want this mother or this unborn child to receive,” he said. “That’s not the appropriate question,” Broyles countered. “The appropriate question is what we approved in the budget.” Lisa Hardin, executive director of Hope, said the center is “not political. “We’re there to inform. We give truth. We don’t coerce.” Not the point, said McKenzie. “I am a Christian,” he said. “Jesus died for my sins. (But) we have to separate these issues. These are public dollars.” McKenzie said he was positive the budget vote was to approve a contract for hepatitis testing only. “Let’s not make this about pro-life or pro-choice,” he said. But it’s too late. The moment the Burchett recommended funding the Hope Resource Center it became a political question whose origins go back to Roe v. Wade. Hardin’s straight-faced assertion Hope is not “political” is ludicrous. The center’s website first laments “a world that is increasingly hostile towards pregnancy resource centers” then praises “the generosity of so many who care about saving lives and saving souls.” Saving souls is not a legitimate use of taxpayer money. (To borrow from the mayor, you can find churches in the Yellow Pages.) As for hostility, it’s nearly always directed at abortion providers, sometimes murderously, and not at faith-based organizations like the Hope Resource Center. “As the only woman on commission, (Broyles) has a perspective we can’t understand,” said Commissioner Tony Norman. And Broyles was right when she said most commissioners would reject funding Planned Parenthood. Health department employees should update their resumes. This contract with Hope opens the door for more of the same next year. Contact Larry Van Guilder at lvgknox@mindspring.com.

GOSSIP AND LIES ■ Joe Hultquist wants to dissolve KUB and make its functions a department of city government “to help with economic development.” What planet is Joe from? And what City Council member wants to vote on the rates required to fund mandated environmental projects? ■ Granny, grab the mop! Commissioner Richard Briggs argued vigorously for a $6.1

million TIF for a hotel development at Watt Road and I-40 to the point of saying jobs will be created; jobs for seniors whose retirement investments were smashed in the current recession. Huh? ■ Madeline Rogero is looking like our next mayor. Her chief liability is also her greatest asset: she doesn’t raise money from big donors. They almost always want something. Maybe the little ones do too, but they’re shyer about asking.

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Harmon goes for extra innings Remember the story about the time Larry Bird walked into the locker room before an NBA All-Star shooting contest, looked around and asked:

Betty Bean “Who’s gonna come in second?” If this story were applied to this year’s mayor’s race, Ivan Harmon would happily step up and claim the runner-up position, as long as he denied the frontrunner the 50 percent-plus-onevote majority needed for an outright primary victory. While heavily funded political newcomer Mark Padgett keeps trying to shoot Madeline Rogero out of the gym, Harmon, an old softball player, says he’s playing a different game.

“I’m going for extra innings,” he says. “I’ve won seven races (successfully for city school board, City Council and County Commission; unsuccessfully for mayor), and knew I was gonna struggle this time, because I’ve never been able to raise a lot of money. I raised $85,000 when I ran against Victor (Ashe) for mayor in 1993 and got 37 percent of the vote. But when we get past September it’s a whole new ballgame. I always planned for overtime.” Last week, Rogero caused considerable buzz when she released the results of a poll commissioned by her campaign that showed her leading her nearest rival by a 2-to-1 margin – 40 percent to 20 percent – with the third-place finisher clocking in way behind at 13 percent. The pollsters – Public Policy Polling of Raleigh, N.C. – are reputable, and

their findings generated little skepticism among the publ ic -atlarge, probably because most d e e m e d Rogero the frontrunner from the jump ball. The surIvan Harmon prise, if there was one, was that it wasn’t Padgett in second place – it was Harmon, who has raised $61,000 to Padgett’s $272,000 and Rogero’s $160,000. Harmon says he’s pretty happy with where he is, knocking on doors and lying in the weeds. “I’ve heard this all along,” he said. “A lot of people have never considered me as being in the race from the getgo. That’s fine with me. I just want to be left alone so I can get out and keep meeting people and knocking on doors.”

He’s reluctant to criticize his opponents, but he clearly doesn’t think much of Padgett’s announced intention to require Police Chief David Rausch, who was appointed in March, and Fire Chief Stan Sharp, who was appointed in August 2009, to reapply for their jobs. “Any mayor’s got to put together a good team, but these are good men,” Harmon said. “I told Chief Rausch, ‘The only thing I hate about it is they promoted you before I got a chance to.’ Stan Sharp, too. You don’t fi x something that ain’t tore up.’ ” Harmon says one of his major strategies is asking people he meets to “Go out there and get me five votes,” adding, “you got to be frugal with what you do and do the best you can with it. Everybody has an opinion – and my opinion is I’m going to win. I’m going to be in the runoff. When I got that bat in my hand, I always think we can win.”

Campaigning in Halls Mark and Kim Leach host a “meet and greet” for state Senate candidate Becky Duncan Massey. At right is Irby Russell. The Leach farm is on Monroe Lane, adjacent to Saddlebrooke subdivision. Photo by S. Clark

Good news, bad news in Rogero’s poll Last week, mayoral candidate Madeline Rogero released a poll by Public Policy Polling of Raleigh, N.C., which showed her substantially ahead. Check out her polling firm at www.public policypolling.com/. The poll showed Rogero at 40 percent, Ivan Harmon at 20 percent and Mark Padgett at 13 percent with 22 percent undecided. First, be suspicious of any poll which a candidate paid for and releases. Bad polls are seldom released. Polls paid by a campaign often are overly optimistic. Second, it is apparent from the website that the polling firm works primarily for Democrats. This is

■ Eddie Manis seriously considered running for mayor, then did not. Instead, he has endorsed Rogero, and she announced Friday that he will head a business group for Rogero. ■ Wu too? U.S. Rep. David Wu (D-Ore.) will resign from Congress, after the teenaged daughter of a contributor accused him of sexual assault. Wu earlier had posed as a tiger in a photo that went viral on the Internet.

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not a nonpartisan group like www.realclearpolitics.com or Charlie Cook or Larry Sabato’s analyses. This does not mean the poll is inaccurate, but keep this in mind when assessing the objectivity of the firm’s poll. The good news for Rogero is that she will definitely be in a mayoral runoff in first place after Sept. 27 barring a meltdown which I do not expect. It is possible she could get to 51 percent and win outright, but those last 11 plus percentage points will be the hardest for her to secure. The bad news for her is that her combined opposition has 38 percent which is close to the 40 percent she has and within the 4 percent margin of error. She would have to get 50 percent of the remaining undecided vote to win outright on Sept. 27 if these figures are correct. So Rogero must decide whether to spend all the available funds now to win

outright or save some for the Nov. 8 runoff. If she is in a runoff, she appears more vulnerable. It’s a tough call. The other winner in this poll is Ivan Harmon, who seems headed to the runoff with Rogero. Having been in a runoff myself with Randy Tyree in November 1987, I know anything can happen when it is down to only two candidates. All bets are off. The second place candidate in a runoff often gathers the support of the other losing candidates as happened to me. The loser in this Rogero-commissioned poll is Padgett who has raised the most money by far. He has spent more than $100,000. If he now only has 13 percent of the electorate backing him just five weeks before early voting starts on Sept. 7, he faces major hurdles and the first is to move ahead of Harmon so he can be in the runoff. Padgett and Rogero have avoided mentioning Harmon, but that is about to end. So what does Padgett do to be competitive and how does he spend his remaining war chest? With this third place polling can he continue to raise large sums? Will he

continue to give Harmon a pass on any criticism or differences? Padgett needs to rethink his strategy if this poll is accurate. It’s amazing that he keeps holding campaign events outside the city such as the July 26 Young Professionals event held at Gettysvue Country Club. Congratulations to Mayor Daniel Brown who is marrying Cathy Smith on Saturday, Aug. 27, at First AME Zion Church on McCalla Avenue. He is the first Knoxville mayor in a long, long time (if ever) to get married while in office. Best wishes to the new First Couple to be. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has an informal personal style which has shaken the Pentagon. It seems the other day he casually and unannounced entered the office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff chair, Adm. Mike Mullen, (who visited Poland while I was ambassador) asking the receptionist for “Mike.” Needless to say, the military brass in the office (all of colonel rank and above) were stunned to see the Defense Secretary wandering around on his own and were unsure how to respond to such informality.

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Let’s build Carter Elementary Both County Mayor Tim Burchett and Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre were at Lyons Creek Baptist Church last Thursday for a pep rally in support of a new school for Carter Elementary. The sanctuary was filled with school supporters who asked thoughtful questions. Burchett was in stand-up comic mode, while McIntyre was just listening. Since the merger of city and county systems, Knox County has poured millions into upgrading old city facilities. As the population has burgeoned westward, the county has spent millions more trying to keep pace, most recently building a $50 million high school in Hardin Valley. Meanwhile, Carter has waited patiently, the students and staff consistently performing at high levels. Burchett is trying to fulfill a promise made by his predecessor. Mike Ragsdale stood at a PTA meeting and promised to build a new school. Yet he never proposed funding for it. Burchett doesn’t like debt. He’s set a goal to pay down the county’s $600 million debt by $100 million over five years. So he proposes to sell assets to pay for Carter Elementary – cash on the barrelhead. He’s asking the school board to reverse its earlier proposal to spend $5 million at Carter including renovations to the elementa-

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ry school and a new gymnasium for the middle school. Here’s why the school board should accept Burchett’s proposal: Knox County owns the land on Strawberry Plains Pike where the new school will be built. Burchett’s $13.8 million budget includes money for access road work. The school board will get the new school debt-free for a $2.5 million investment; the additional $2.5 million could be used to tear away the old structure and build the middle school gym. Renovations almost always cost more than anticipated, especially in a building as old as Carter. Once work begins, the entire structure must be brought up to code. Plumbing has crumbled at Carter, causing a sewage backup in a water fountain. “Would you drink this water,” we asked former board member Jim Williams. Wince, frown, “no.” The current building holds 500 students; the new one would hold 650 with core capacity for 800.

School board member Mike McMillan spoke briefly on Thursday. “Without Mayor Burchett’s commitment and support we would not be having this conversation.” McMillan said he has no reservations on the funding. “The money will be there if the project is approved.” Conley Underwood, former PTA president and longtime parent leader, said the community has come this far by being “positive, polite and respectful.” Afterwards, several residents thanked McIntyre for coming. Building a new elementary school for cash at Carter is right for kids, for teachers and staff who work in the building and for taxpayers. Burchett got this one right. Here’s hoping the school board will too.

Burchett meetings Mayor Tim Burchett has set for constituent meetings for August: ■ Tuesday, Aug. 2, 6 p.m., Corryton Senior Center, 9331 Davis Drive ■ Thursday, Aug. 11, 1 p.m., Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golf Club Road ■ Wednesday, Aug. 17, 11 a.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway ■ Tuesday, Aug. 23, 1 p.m., Farragut Branch Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road.

UPCOMING ■ School board will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, in the Andrew Johnson Building for the regular monthly meeting including a vote on Carter Elementary School; the agenda will be discussed at a workshop at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, also at the AJ Building. ■ Ball Camp Elementary School has a ribbon cutting for additions and renovations set for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10. ■ Knoxville STEM Academy ribbon cutting at the old L&N Station will be 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12.

■ Brad Walker Orchestra will play for a Phil Ballard fundraiser 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Knoxville Expo Center. Reservations: 3846989 or bigbandbash2011@gmail.com/. Tickets are $35 ($65couple). ■ Candidates for state Senate District 6 will participate in a forum sponsored by the Knoxville Tourism Alliance and the Arts & Culture Alliance at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, at the Emporium Building, 100 S. Gay St. Candidates are Victoria DeFreese, Becky Duncan Massey and Marilyn Roddy. Info: 342-9133.

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All in the family Mayor Tim Burchett, new state Sen. Sue Atchley and former state Sen. Ben Atchley enjoy the moment after Sue was sworn in on July 25. She was appointed by County Commission to fill the unexpired term of Jamie Woodson in Senate District 6. Ben Atchley served more than 30 years as a member of the state House and Senate. Photo submitted

Thomas shares vision for Great Schools By Betty Bean As president of the Great Schools Partnership, it’s not sur pr ising that Buzz Thomas’ goal is to put Knoxville on the map for its great public schools. Contrary to what some Buzz Thomas might think, he says this is not an impossible dream. “What city of more than 100,000 in the Southeast is famous for its schools? There’s not one. Why do I think Knox County could have that?” He points to the relatively small number of Knox County parents who have opted for private schools. “Knoxville’s schools survived the ’60s, a time when desegregation and the white flight that followed it destroyed many school systems,” he said. “Ninety percent of the kids in Knox County are still in public schools, which means that we can do something they can’t do in New Orleans and they’ve not been able to do in Nashville.” Thomas said initiatives like Project Grad, which awards scholarships at Austin-East

and Fulton high schools, and KnoxAchieves, which gives financial assistance to students attending community colleges inside Knox County, have already made an impact. “At Fulton and AustinEast, graduation rates have gone from 50 percent to 84 percent. The number of kids attending college from those two schools has increased by 400 percent. KnoxAchieves will have 1,000 kids in college this fall. This is a community that is investing in education. And the communities that are going to thrive and prosper are going to be the communities with the best schools.” Thomas was the guest speaker at the 6th District Democratic Club’s July meeting, where he shared his vision for bringing Knox County’s schools “from good to great” with an appreciative audience. A Baptist minister who has authored books and treatises on religion and politics, Thomas is also a lawyer whose clients included the National Council of Churches, the Southern Baptist Convention and the Children’s Defense Fund; an expert witness who has testified before Congress; a law professor; a former Maryville Board of Education

chair; an author; and a radio and television commentator. He came to Knoxville last year from a successful decade of heading the Niswonger Foundation, a Greenevillebased educational foundation whose goal is “to create opportunities for individual and community growth through education.” When civic leaders like Jimmy Haslam and Kevin Clayton approached him about coming to the Great Schools Foundation, he decided to find out if the Niswonger Foundation’s success could be replicated in a more urban setting. “I left about a year and a half ago to come to Knoxville to take the Great Schools Partnership and set it up as an independent, freestanding public charity,” he said. He praised Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre’s vision and County Mayor Tim Burchett’s help at budget time. “You discover in your life that there aren’t a lot of things that matter that much,” he said. “But something that really does matter is education. I learned 35 years ago as a pastor in New Orleans that next to picking a kid’s parents, the best thing I could do for children is to help them get a decent education.”

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Greg Vandagriff relaxes while vacationing with his family at a campground near Douglas Dam. Photo by Jake Mabe

PULL UP A CHAIR … | Jake Mabe

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I’d beaten the odds’ (Author’s Note: This is the first of a two-part series.) ile this one under perseverance. Greg Vandagriff graduated from Halls High School in 1986, obsessively devoted to sports as only a 17-year-old can be. He’d enjoyed a successful senior football season under then coach Larry Kerr, one that saw the Red Devils make its first-ever appearance in the playoffs. He signed a football and baseball scholarship with Maryville College but lasted all of a week. “They were going to initiate me and I decided that they weren’t.” He enrolled at UT but admits he didn’t often find his way into the classroom, opting instead for the adventures that awaited on an area lake. “Sports were the only thing in high school that meant anything to me and I tried to adopt the same philosophy (at UT).” By the third quarter of the academic year, Greg says his life seemed stuck in neutral. He’d broken up with his high school sweetheart. He took a job selling fire extinguishers. It lasted

about a week. He called one of his old football coaches at Halls – he says it was either Kerr or Mark Duff, an assistant who now is the school principal – who suggested he enroll at Tennessee Wesleyan, a Methodist-related liberal arts college in Athens, Tenn. A former classmate, Jeff Lusby, was playing there. “I had never even heard of it, didn’t even know where it was. I called them up and they told me to bring down my transcript to see how close I was. I think I had an overall GPA of 1.9. I hadn’t done anything.” Greg was working part time for the old Proffitt’s department store, so he says, “I was halfway dressed up,” when he walked into the registrar’s office. Turns out he was one hour short of being eligible to play football. “I said, ‘If you’ll give me a chance, I’ll make it worth your time.’ ” Being spiffed up in his work clothes probably helped his cause. “Football started in 10 days. I hadn’t touched a weight and had only been playing with a softball travel team.”

How Greg Vandagriff’s hard work paid off The summer semester had ended, but the college created a one-hour bowling class for one student. Greg showed up and started doing push-ups, situps and running one and a half miles. He finished first among free safeties during the early drilling and testing. Greg says money was hard to come by growing up. Going to college was a big deal. He knew it was his one chance to make it. Already behind the proverbial eight ball because of the time he’d wasted, he nevertheless set a goal to graduate in three years. He had to repeat classes. He took summer courses at UT. But he walked across that stage on time with a degree certifying him to teach general social studies, halfway expecting somebody to pull him out of line and tell him he had more work to do. “For myself, I felt like I’d beat-

Recruiting and other choice tidbits TALES OF TENNESSEE | Marvin West

ootball recruiting is high-octane fuel for passionate Tennessee fans. There are no time limits or restrictor plates. The race runs full speed, year-round. A few weeks ago, when the Volunteers had only two commitments for next February, the faithful were on the edge of panic. Who? When? Why not? When bushels of apples started falling off trees, the new concern was quality instead of quantity. What if the Derek Dooley formula is too heavy on character and too light on ability? How come Alabama and Florida and LSU are gathering pledges from four- and five-star recruits and Tennessee is taking three-star promises? How can we possibly overcome

our toughest foes if they constantly win the recruiting race? What happens if we get too many receivers and running backs and not enough linebackers and defensive tackles? By the way, who else wanted those guys we are getting? Marlington, Ohio, running back Alden Hill is an example. Tennessee offered a scholarship one afternoon. Hill accepted the next day. What could the Vols have said to make such a sudden difference? Hill said the Vanderbilt Commodores had said “they wanted to make me the leading rusher in the SEC.” No, they did not say how they were going to do it.

Boston College talked about getting Alden drafted by the NFL. Wow! Do you suppose Tennessee mentioned the Heisman Trophy it has never won or maybe the College Football Hall of Fame? Would that be enough to beat back Vandy and Boston College? Hill is 6-2, 225, runs track and can read and write. His foot speed is 4.6 in the 40 and his grade point average is said to be 3.6. One is very good, the next good enough, the other is better. In calm analysis, Tennessee recruiting, six months and more before national signing day, looks OK but something less than spectacular. The uninformed may say find

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en the odds.” The semester prior to graduation, Greg had begun to hear the big question: “What are you going to do after college?” Greg had first thought he’d go back to Halls and coach football at his alma mater. But he’d bonded, over badminton, with Tennessee Wesleyan’s athletic director Wayne Norfleet. He suggested Greg become a graduate assistant somewhere and earn a master’s degree. “My first thought was, ‘Are you kidding me?’ ” In January 1990, four months before his graduation, Greg sat down and wrote a letter (his mother, Linda, typed it) and “sent it to everybody in the country and to every school in Tennessee. I sent out 50 or 100 of those things. It only cost a quarter to mail a letter then. I figured somebody could tell me ‘no’ for a

some shade and relax, summer recruiting is no big deal. I say it is the very source of life for the young coach. If Dooley evaluations are correct and his sales talk is convincing, he can win. If he guesses wrong, Tennessee will be starting over in two years. ••• Joan Cronan is receiving excellent reviews as interim vice chancellor of athletics. Am I supposed to be surprised? Dooley said he’s been in regular contact with Joan, that he outlined a few things she could help with and “she responded beautifully.” Cronan is an open operator, cards on the table, tell it like it is. She speaks English. She is a nice, refined person but, when the need arises, she is tough as boot leather. On the assumption that Chancellor Jimmy Cheek needs all the help he can get in filling the AD vacancy, I suggest he might avoid a mistake by slowing down even slower and leaving Joan on the job until the ashes settle from the NCAA fire. That would allow prospective athletic directors a better view of

quarter.” He got three yeses. He couldn’t afford UCLA. Georgia Tech didn’t offer a master’s degree in education. The third yes was from Tennessee Tech. Greg met with Flavious Smith, the dean of the health and physical education department, whom Greg describes as “an old crusty guy in his 60s.” At the end of the interview he was asked to be a student assistant. But, Greg was seeking a graduate assistant’s position with the football team. “If you want to go work with the football team,” Smith said, “you have to go talk to the football coach.” (“I thought I’d sent this letter to the football coach,” Greg says.) Greg walked into the football office and was told that head coach Jim Ragland was out to lunch. With nothing to lose, Greg said he’d wait. Ragland walked in a bit later and Greg went into his best sales pitch. “Give me a topic and I can talk for 15 minutes. I told him how much I wanted to be a graduate assistant at Tennessee Tech. I told him I’d bleed purple and gold. He told me they had somebody, but that they would stay in touch with me. I figured I’d done my best and now I was going home.” Graduation rolled around and Greg made plans to interview with Larry Kerr about coming back to Halls. But an unexpected phone call would begin the journey that would see him reach the pinnacle of his profession, send him reeling in the face of a stunning and controversial setback only to rediscover life’s true and rich and rewarding priorities. To be continued next week. 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.

chances for success in Big Orange Country. That could improve the quality of candidates. On second thought, this may be entirely too logical for the University of Tennessee. ••• Concerns are growing about slumping season ticket sales. In fact, season ticket holders from a year ago who did not renew have received calls from Tennessee officials asking them to reconsider. One former customer stopped buying a pair and offered insight but asked that I not use his name. I do not quote secret sources but this one I have known for 50 years. He said he is unhappy with the way the athletic department has operated. He said he stopped his donation and gave up the tickets when he added up the money spent on people leaving. The last departure was the last straw. He is not happy with the product on the field but believes it will get better in time. He is less confident about the athletic department and the university in general. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.

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A word fitly spoken CROSS CURRENTS | Lynn Hutton Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman without good sense. (Proverbs 11:22)

Pilated woodpecker feeding on suet. Photos by Lisa Barger.

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ometimes I carry my camera on birding outings, and someone will ask, “Do you photograph birds?” as if that were my main focus, so to speak. Actually, I have my camera along in hopes of firing off a lucky shot, but the target is as likely to be a bug, a dragonfly or a flower. Professional bird photographers, as well as serious amateurs, are a different sort of person from the rest of us. For one thing, there is absolutely no limit to their patience. Their endurance of the elements would make the hardiest duck hunter look like a sissy. They sit in blinds for days, perch in precarious platforms in treetops, muck through bug-infested swamps and go wherever a challenging shot might possibly happen. And their results can be spectacular. They come home with photographs of birds we mortals seldom see. They show us both parent birds at a hidden nest, feeding their openmouthed babies. Or an owl plunging through the snow for a mouse in sub-zero weather. Or a hawk swooping down after a panic-stricken rabbit dashes for cover. I greatly admire such patience and persistence, and the results, and I’m glad such people do what they do. I once spent more than a day in a blind in south Texas waiting for a glimpse of a blue bunting, first cousin of our indigo buntings and rare as hen’s teeth here in the U.S. I determined then that there was a long list of activities I would be doing before I ever spent eight or 10 hours, again, sitting in a small hot blind. But it helped me to appreciate the time and effort behind some of those amazing bird photos we enjoy on TV or in the outdoor magazines. But one of the joys we regular people have in keeping feeders and having birds around the yard, in addition to watching them and getting to know them, is the chance to photograph them from time to time. Photographing birds through the living room windows has many advantages over hunkering down in a hot, bug-filled hut for endless hours. Cardinals in an evergreen tree on a snowy day, a dozen bluebirds splashing together in the birdbath, a red-shouldered hawk standing on the roof of the feeder with that air

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about her that only comes from being the top of the food chain … you never know what will be out there next. Backyard birdwatchers who keep their cameras handy can produce some neat bird photos, too, sometimes as good as the pros. It’s not just every day that you can go to the dentist for an appointment and be treated to some outstanding bird photos. But at my latest visit a couple of weeks ago, my dentist’s chipper, always-busy, always-cheerful receptionist, Lisa, was lying in wait for me with some really neat photos. While the previous customer waited patiently to pay her bill and the crew in the back waited to de-plaque my choppers, Lisa switched the office computer screen to bird mode, and we admired her latest backyard bird pictures. Lisa and husband Don live in Norris, a pleasant town whose trees and woods haven’t all been replaced with big-box malls, abandoned big-box malls and hundreds of acres of soccer fields. Various of my friends from Norris consistently report having birds in their yards, at their feeders and nesting nearby that would make many a state park proud. Two of Lisa’s Norris yard birds are seen here, a big one and a little one. The big one is really big. Large, loud and flashy, pileated woodpeckers are attentiongetters. They’re always a treat to see when you’re out and about, particularly when they swoop into the scene after you’ve spent the morning straining for a glimpse of some little brown bird the size of a thimble. Pileateds are usually seen up in the trees, hammering big chips of wood away with their big bills. But they will sometimes be seen on the ground, excavating a rotten log. And sometimes they will resort to some

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ime was, I was married to a man who thought the verse from Proverbs quoted above was hilariously funny. (I am no longer married to him; it is possible that these are related facts.) We discovered this obscure verse in a 34-week Bible study that I was teaching. I think he pointed it out in class just to see what I would do with it. No woman, beautiful or otherwise, wants to be told she doesn’t have good sense. Even if the assessment is accurate. On the whole, Proverbs spends a lot of time talking about women. Sometimes the writers of Proverbs (which is a group of collected sayings from several sources) warn against the wiles of women and suggest that women are dangerous creatures who cannot be trusted and are to be avoided. On the other hand, chapters 1, 8 and 9 introduce Wisdom, which is personified as a woman, and in Chapter 3, verse 19, the writer states that Wisdom had a role in creation: “The Lord by wisdom founded the earth.” When Princess Diana died, one of the news magazines reporting on the event spoke of her and quoted Proverbs 3:17: “Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.” I first learned the very next verse in a photographic collection called “The Family of Man.” There was a picture of a woman whose body was rail-thin and whose face echoed the scarcity and harshness of her life. But she was holding a baby in her arms, and the caption said, “She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. …” (Proverbs 3:18) And beginning with verse 10, the 31st and final chapter of Proverbs is an acrostic poem to a capable woman. (The acrostic only works in Hebrew, so don’t try to figure it out in English.) When I was in grammar school, a friend told me that since Chapter 31 had 31 verses, every woman could claim the verse that coincided with her birth date as “her” verse. It didn’t work so well for me, because I was born on the first of the month, so “my” verse was just introductory. But there are friends and relatives of mine whose verses seemed to fit them perfectly. Everyone knows the “soft answer turns away wrath” quote, which is certainly important advice. “Pride goes before destruction” (16:18) is another wise saying, which I, of course, still mentally process in the language of King James: “Pride goeth before a fall.” And one of the biblical proverbs even became the basis for the old folk tale of “The City Mouse and the Country Mouse”: “Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting with strife.” (17:1) Another favorite of mine is from Proverbs 25:11: “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver,” which reminds me yet again that the “right” word is always far and away preferable to and more powerful than just “any” word. But I am still not happy about that crack about the gold ring in a pig’s snout!

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By Elizabeth Longmire Last week the Shopper interns arrived at the Halls office to depart on our last tour of our internship. We visited the KimberlyClark offices downtown. We were greeted by regional data steward Greg Kalmon. He first took us to a conference room to preview a slide show of Kimberly-Clark values, products they have created and plans for the future. The company was formed in 1872 and was named after two of the four founders, John A. Kimberly and Charles B. Clark. KimberlyClark has 57,000 employees and $19.7 billion in net sales, and 1.3 billion people use its products every day. The company’s vision is “Lead the world in essentials for a better life.” It has four core values: authentic, accountable, innovative and caring. Using these traits they are capable of developing world-renowned brands such as Kleenex, Huggies, Kotex, Depends and Scott. With its global brands holding the No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in more than 80 countries, Kimberly-Clark is focused on innovation, continuous improvement and building talent. They believe in being responsible stewards of the environment worldwide. Kalmon showed the interns how Kimberly-Clark employees are able to video conference worldwide to different countries. Following the presentation, everyone was given a gift bag filled with Kimberly-Clark products. After leaving, the interns headed to Market Square, where we were treated to ice cream. Earlier in the day, our first stop was the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center to donate pennies so that underclothes could be purchased for the center. Participating in the Shopper-News internship this summer has been an experience we will never forget. This summer we visited the jail, got up close and personal with the giraffes at the zoo, watched a live taping on WBIR’s “Live at Five at Four” and walked on the field at Neyland Stadium. Thanks to everyone involved for making it a summer to remember.

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We ‘Depend’ on Kimberly-Clark By Madeline Lonas Have you ever actually thought how much effort goes into making the toilet paper that you use every day? Most people don’t, unlike the people at Kimberly-Clark. The company employs 57,000 plus workers worldwide. Its world headquarters is located in Dallas and its administrative headquarters is located right here in Knoxville. While visiting last week, we played a trivia game where each winner received a box of Kleenex and enjoyed a few bites of chocolate. Something that caught my eye during the slide show was the company’s vision: “Lead the world in essentials for a better life.” Following the discussion on the company, all of the girls headed into another room to have a video meeting. The room had two flat-screen TVs on the wall; one to see ourselves, the other one was used to see the other room.

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■ Norris Religious Fellowship, 23 Dogwood Road, Norris, will have a clothing, linen and fabric sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12-13. Proceeds from the sale will go toward the charitable mission of the NRF women’s fellowship.

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■ Rutherford Memorial UMC , 7815 Corryton Road, will have its annual rummage sale 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 11-12.

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Homecomings ■ Son-Light Baptist Church, 6494 Son-Light Way, will hold homecoming Sunday, Aug. 7. The Hemphills from Nashville will sing at the 10:30 a.m. service. Lunch will be served afterwards. Info: 688-7990.

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Auditions ■ Knoxville Christian Arts Ministries will hold auditions for dancers and actors for “Maggie’s Story” on Saturday, Aug. 6, in the choir room of Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church, 9132 Kingston Pike. Also needed are choral singers, instrumentalists and handbell ringers. Info and appointments: email jilllagerberg@cspc.net.

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. Mondays 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. ■ Fairview Baptist Church, 7424 Fairview Road, Corryton, will have the annual children’s clothing distribution day Saturday, Aug. 6. Those with children of all ages, birth through 12th grade, in need of clothing, shoes and school

■ Glenwood Baptist Church is hosting a family festival 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at the church grounds, 7212 Central Ave. Pike. The event will include rides, games, face painting and balloon gifts, food, ice cream and soft drinks. The event is free but families are encouraged to bring one nonperishable food item as a donation to help feed the hungry. Info: 938-2611 or www. glenwoodpowell.com.

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Roberta Boone (who goes by her last name) is ready with a smile and reindeer antlers at the Church of the Good Shepherd’s Christmas in July craft fair July 23. “I didn’t want to get ■ New Covenant Fellowship Church, 6828 Central Ave. in competition with craft fairs at Christmas so I thought, ‘Let’s Pike, will hold Pilates class led do Christmas in July!’” Boone says that 10 percent of the gross by a certified personal trainer after expenses is going to the church to help fund mission trips 5:45 p.m. each Monday for $5 such as an ongoing effort with a sister church in South Daa class. Info: 689-7001. kota. “We’ve helped (with caretaker duties) on the church and ■ North Acres Baptist Church helped start a Habitat house,” she says. Photo by Jake Mabe

supplies are encouraged to attend. The distribution is first come, first served. Registration is 9-10 a.m. ■ New Hope Baptist Church is introducing a new food pantry. Food will be distributed to local families in need 6-8 p.m. every third Thursday. Info: 688-5330.

Fundraisers ■ Beaver Ridge UMC will host a Mothers of Multiples Fall and Winter Consignment Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20. Clothes, furniture, toys and more. Cash payments only. ■ Bookwalter UMC , 4218 Central Ave. Pike, is looking for

Happy Travelers will see “Unto These Hills” on Thursday, Aug. 11. Cost is $58 and includes transportation, dinner and admission. Info: Derrell Frye, 938-8884.

vendors for its fall festival to be held Oct. 1. Info: 584-2995. ■ Branville Baptist Church, 7716 Millertown Pike, will have a garage sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12-13. All proceeds benefit the youth department.

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Workshops and classes ■ Smithwood Baptist Church will have basic computer class 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday and Thursday, Aug. 9 and 11, and Tuesday and Thursday, Aug. 16 and 18. The class will cover an introduction to Windows 7 and how to edit text, create and arrange files and folders, and use the paint program. Cost is $20. Info: Shirley or Earl Walker, 6879429 or email ewwalker@ bellsouth.net. ■ 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. ■ 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. ■ Bells Campground Baptist Church, 7618 Bells Camp-

ground Road, will give away free school supplies while they last beginning 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. Info: 947-6254 ■ Bells Campground Baptist Church, will have registration for AWANA 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17. ■ Beaver Ridge UMC , 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, has open gym for middle and high school students 7-9 p.m. every Thursday. Everyone is invited. No sign-ups or fees.

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Addie Cox, Laurissa Wrinkle and James Merschat enjoy singing and dancing during VBS at Fountain City Presbyterian.

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moms101 Fountain City Presbyterian Church pastor Max Reddick and Charline Wilson enjoy the church’s first Vacation Bible School in the park. Photos by Ruth White

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Halls High Band Car Wash is Aug. 13 The Halls High School band will hold its annual Food City Frenzy Car Wash 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Halls Food City. All donations will support the activities of the Halls High band.

Red Devil Day scheduled for Aug. 4 Halls High School Red Devil Day is scheduled Thursday, Aug. 4, for students to pick up schedules and pay fees. Students are asked to attend during their specific class time: seniors, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.; juniors, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and sophomores, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Ninth grade students will have orientation 8 a.m. to noon Friday, Aug. 12, beginning in the high school gym. Students will be able to pay for the following fees during orientation using individual checks made payable to Halls High School: senior graduation fee, $30; school fee for all students, $10; parking permits for seniors only, $30 (bring driver’s license, registration and insurance); yearbook orders, $55; PTSA membership, $5. Students may sign up for a locker during orientation and they must have a partner

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an evening in the park and a hot dog picnic supper. “This is the first time that we’ve done VBS outside,” said pastor Max Reddick, “and it has been wonderful to be able to be a witness to others outside of the church walls.”

to share a locker and a lock when they sign up. PTSA will have locks for sale for $5. Upperclass students must have hold fines paid before they can complete orientation. The school will have a list of students on the hold list. Info: 922-7757 or www. hallshs.knoxschools.org. Click on Red Devil Orientation.

But I just can’t resist the urge to share these tidbits with you. So here they are, compiled for your pleasure. ■ I was dropping Daniel off at his grandparents’ house for a day on the farm, and I asked Gran (Daniel’s name for my mother) where Bear (ditto for my dad) was. Daniel piped up, “He’s playing with the horsies!” “No, honey,” Gran said. “He’s gone uptown to play lawyer.” “And he rode the horsies up there,” Daniel added. So now I wonder if Daniel thinks Bear rode up to the City County Building on horseback, slung his reins over a tree branch and strode into court, his spurs jingling all the way. ■ Zac and I took Daniel to see his first movie theatre movie, a matinee of “Cars 2.” The little guy had a big time, ate half the bag of popcorn before the previews were done and spent most of the movie standing, draped over the vacant seats in front of us. On the way out, Daniel declared that he wanted to see it again. It’s hard for me to remember that, thanks to Netflix, he’s used

to seeing what he wants when he wants it. “Daniel, seeing a movie in the big movie theatre is a special treat. We can’t just run back in and see it,” I said. Then, I remembered that at his age I’d already seen “E.T.” three times in the theatre. Of course, that was back when a movie ticket cost $2. Today, a Sunday matinee for the three of us, plus a popcorn and a soda set us back $34 and change. ■ One of Daniel’s favorite things is to play superheroes with hooded towels. Every night after his bath, Daniel runs to me with a hooded towel hanging from his head, hands me a towel and says, “Want to play superheroes to the rescue, Mommy?” How can I say no? Playing superheroes consists of standing with one hand in the air, saying “To the kitchen!” or other location and running, capes flapping, to that location. Once, while playing superheroes we came upon Daniel’s dad, Zac, reclining on the bed, exhausted from his day. “Daniel, I think Papa needs rescuing,” I said. Daniel grabbed Papa’s hand and pulled back with all his might. Papa, playing along, sat up as Daniel pulled. “Oh my, Superhero Daniel, you’re strong,” I said. “Yeah, I’m a big boy,” he replied. ■ He is a big boy. At his last doctor visit, he was still in the 90th percentile for weight and the 80th percentile for height. The doctor called him “solid.” Every once in awhile, I’m reminded of a St. Bernard puppy when looking at Daniel’s hands and feet. They look like they’re waiting for him to grow into them. Life with Daniel is never boring. I just hope he doesn’t grow out of hugging his mommy as fast as he’s growing into those feet. Contact Shannon Carey at shannon@ShopperNewsNow.com.

Dance team prepares for season The Halls High dance team attended dance camp at the University of Tennessee and won second place for their home routine. They also brought home 33 blue ribbons, the spirit stick and were invited to perform in the 2012 Capital One Bowl pregame show. While at camp the squad learned new routines, developed dance skills, competed for awards and learned new techniques. The squad is coached by Nicole Pendleton.

Softball camp The Halls softball camp for girls ages 7 to 13 will be held 6-9 p.m. Monday to Friday, Aug. 1-5, at the Halls High softball field. Cost is $65 and team and sister rates are available. Registration is limited. Halls Middle softball tryouts will be held the Friday after camp, time TBA. Info: Stephanie Sayne, 659-1488.

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Food City raises $53k for diabetes Emerson Breeding holds a check to cue John Jones, Food City executive vice president of operations, to the amount the company raised for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. During the â&#x20AC;&#x153;sneakerâ&#x20AC;? sales program, 46 stores raised a total $53,222.10 for JDRF.

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Bills to chair THDA Gov. Bill Haslam has named Brian Bills of Maryville to chair the Tennessee Housing Development Agency, effective July 1. With more than 17 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Brian Bills experience in management and business, Bills most recently served as regional line of business manager and senior vice president for SunTrust Mortgage in Knoxville. He is a Michigan native who has made his home in Tennessee since 1979. Bills holds a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in management from Maryville College.

Wine tasting to benefit MS group Liz-Beth & Co. will host a wine tasting event, Raise Your Glass to a World Free of MS, on Thursday, Aug. 11, at the gallery on Park West Boulevard. Proceeds from a silent auction and a percentage of all sales at the gallery during the event will benefit the East Tennessee Mid South Chapter

of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. A VIP tasting will be 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. (ticket is $75), and the main event is 6:30 to 8:30 (ticket is $50). Info: 691-8129.

UT sets tech event The 2011 Innovation Valley Technology and Resource Showcase will be held from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, in the James A. Haslam Business Building at UT. The showcase will be hosted by the Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in UTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College of Business Administration and will feature representatives from UT, the Oak Ridge National Lab and the Y-12 National Security Complex. To learn more and to register, visit www.knoxvilleoakridge. com/technology-resourceshowcase/.

student to win the competition. She will receive a $1,000 check and a plaque from the TSCPA. While enrolled full time at Pellissippi, she also worked full time in accounts payable for Appalachian Underwriters Inc. She and her husband, who graduated from Pellissippi State in May as well, have two children, ages 11 and 12.

Middle Tennessee State University agriculture education professor Dr. Cliff Ricketts, state Rep. Harry Brooks, state Sen. Jim Tracy and agriculture education instructor Mike Blankenship attend the update on dual credit opportunities for career and technical programs. Brooks and Tracy currently serve on the Legislatureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Education Committee and delivered information to teachers during a session of the workshops. Photo submitted

Homeownership workshop by KAUL The Knoxville Area Urban League will host a homeownership workshop 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. The workshop is for anyone preparing to purchase their first home and will cover selecting, purchasing, financing and maintaining a home. It meets all requirements for FHA loans. Cost is $20 for a take-home workbook. Info: 524-5511 or visit www.thekaul.org.

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a close look at ourselves By Wendy Smith William Shakespeare died almost 400 years ago, but his humor and insight are celebrated on Market Square each summer by the Tennessee Stage Company. Founding Director Tom Parkhill says Shakespeare’s influence is so profound that author Harold Bloom calls him the inventor of personality. That’s debatable, but there’s no doubt the Bard can spin a tale. “He wrote good plays,” says Parkhill. “His comedies are funny and his tragedies are full of insight into darker human impulses.” The Tennessee Stage Company is performing both during the Shakespeare on the Square festival. “Comedy of Errors” and “Othello” play at 7 on alternate evenings Thursday through Saturday on Market Square. The company was founded in 1989, and its first Shakespeare performances were at the Tennessee Amphitheater in World’s Fair Park. Market Square has been the summer venue since 2003. It’s a steamy time for actors to work outside in layers of Elizabethan garb. But the sun sets quickly, and the soft light and the low hum of human activity around the square create the perfect ambiance for drama. Microphones on the actors help modern folk work through the eloquent dialogue. Storms sometimes create an unexpected intermission, but it’s been four years since a production was completely washed out by rain, says Parkhill. “We generally find a way to play.” The actors are a dedicated bunch. Auditions for the summer productions are in the winter, and participation requires seven weeks of rehearsal, six evenings a week. But it’s what they love, and there’s a paycheck in it. “Actors want to act most any place where actors can get paid to be actors,” he says.

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Dromio of Ephesus (Joe Casterline) gets his first look at his twin, Dromio of Syracuse (Kevin Velasco), in the Tennessee Stage Company’s “Comedy of Errors,” which is currently playing on Market Square. Photo by Wendy Smith Shakespeare on the Square typically features one comedy and a work that’s a tragedy, a history or a romance. Plays are chosen to match the company’s current talent. Most performers are experienced, but the company also uses college-age interns who play small parts and help backstage. Two Maryville High School students, Chase and Chandler Condrone, appear in “Comedy of Errors.” The play’s cast of characters includes two sets of twins, so the twin brothers auditioned. Parkhill chose older actors for the lead roles, but cast the teenagers in smaller parts for an extra dose of comedy. Cast members did double takes when the real-life twins appeared together on stage. In addition to Shakespeare on the Square, the Tennessee Stage Company hosts a new play festival each spring, which

This month ■ The work of artist and elementary school art teacher Ryan Blair will be featured at Bliss Home on Market Square throughout August with an opening reception during First Friday, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 5. Info: email Anne at anne@ shopinbliss.com. Exhibits by the Arts and Culture Alliance at the Emporium Center on Gay Street: ■ “Painted Memories” by the O’Connor Senior Center Painters

features public readings and staged readings of new work. The company also works with at-risk youth who are referred by the public defender’s office. An after-school program uses theater to teach decision-making skills. Additionally, it works with the Silver Stage Players at the John T. O’Connor Senior Center. Knoxville is a tremendous arts town, says Parkhill, given the number of local theater groups, the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, the Knoxville Opera and a strong public library system. “Many people don’t realize it, but the arts here are even bigger than UT football. That’s really only six days a year, while the arts are year-round.” For information about scheduled performances: www.tennesseestage.com.

this year’s East Tennessee History Fair, presented by the East Tennessee Historical Society Saturday, Aug. 20). ■ “Reflections of an American Tragedy,” by Marie Merritt through Sunday, Aug. 28 (also in conjunction with the history fair). An opening reception will be held 5:30 to 9 p.m. Aug. 5, with live music by Grayson Dagnan. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Info: Call 525-5265 or visit www.knoxalliance.com.

■ “A Day in the Life: Observations and Obsessions” by Diana Rogers.

WDVX Blue Plate Special The WDVX Blue Plate Special is a live performance held at noon Monday through Saturday at the Knoxville Visitors Center on the corner of Gay Street and Summit Hill Drive. Info: www.wdvx. com.

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■ “Enlightenment,” a metaphysical, spiritual and energy art show. Exhibits open with a reception 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5 and run through Friday, Aug. 26. A holistic fair will be held during the reception as part of the “Enlightenment” exhibit. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Info: 5237543 or visit www.knoxalliance.com.

■ Lowell Thompson and Four Leaf Peat Wednesday, Aug. 3.

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■ Barry and Holly, Tashian and Jill Jack Friday, Aug. 5.

■ “Who, What, Where in East Tennessee,” through Sunday, Aug. 21 (in conjunction with

■ The Riverbreaks Saturday, Aug. 6.

your own chair or blanket to watch the performance under the stars. “Comedy of Errors,” one of Shakespeare’s first and funniest plays, will be

will be performed 7 p.m. Aug. 4, 6, 12 and 14. Info: www. tennesseestage.com.

■ Lovechild Zombie Tuesday, Aug. 2.

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Fellowship Center provides home base for Virginia couple When an April 2010 heart attack left Virginia attorney Fred Adkins with a traumatic brain injury, he lost his ability to walk and speak. Fred and his wife, Pat, were devastated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All we had was adrenaline and hope,â&#x20AC;? remembers Pat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The prognosis was not good. But luckily God brought us to Knoxville.â&#x20AC;? After months in Virginia hospitals, Fred was accepted for treatment at Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center (PNRC) in Knoxville, a godsend, but two and a half hours away from their home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The care at Patricia Neal was just what Fred needed,â&#x20AC;? smiles Pat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Within two weeks he was walking, he began learning to shower, to dress, to do so many things again.â&#x20AC;? Although she was encouraged by the progress Fred was making with Patricia Neal therapists, Pat realized Fred needed longer rehabilitation through the Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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ing do this? What was I going do?â&#x20AC;? Friends of the Adkins told them about the Fellowship Center, located next to Fort Sanders Regional and the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center. The Fellowship Center is a free outpatient family lodging center for those traveling from more than 30 miles outside Knoxville for medical treatment. Pat was relieved to receive help from the Fellowship Center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When Fred was released from the hospital, we were given a room here at Fellowship Center,â&#x20AC;? she remembers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just a room, it was an apartment, a place that we could call home. And it became our home.â&#x20AC;? The Fellowship Center became Fred and Patâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home base in Knoxville while he continued therapy at PNRC. Their stay was extended when Fred was also diagnosed with cancer and treated at Thompson Cancer Survival Center. During their many months at the lodging

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Patients find special home away from home A unique respite for those traveling long distances to Knoxville for medical treatment, the Fellowship Center offers fully furnished apartments, a family room and laundry, a food pantry, and, most importantly, comfort and support during stressful times. The Fellowship Center, located on Laurel Avenue next to Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, is a free outpatient lodging center. Since 1984 this â&#x20AC;&#x153;little bit of homeâ&#x20AC;? has aided families coping with serious ill-

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Freedom is not free Although it is made from simple material, the American flag is a symbol of freedom and respect to those who gave their lives for their country. The Woodmen of the World held a flag retirement ceremony at the Halls Senior Center last week and allowed guests to honor men and women who have served or are currently serving in the military. Rochelle Cordova brought a â&#x20AC;&#x153;flags on tourâ&#x20AC;? display and gave a brief history of each. As she displayed the POWMIA flag, Cordova reminded the group that 80,000 service members are still missing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you see a POW-MIA flag, remember the families who are still waiting for their soldier to return home.â&#x20AC;? A seat at Smokies Park is roped off for those POWs and will remain empty until every soldier returns home. A Gold Star flag was passed through the group gathered and each person was able to put good wishes and blessings on the flag. The Gold Star flag is given to families who have lost a solider, symbolizing the ultimate sacrifice. More than 300 people have blessed this particular Gold Star flag that

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Cyndy Powell, Sam Hardman and Bill Powell retire a worn American flag during a special ceremony at the Halls Senior Center. Amanda Patton and her sons, Riley and Rhett, look at an AmeriA guest at the flag retirement can flag that once flew over the U.S. Capitol and has been given ceremony says a quiet prayer to Woodmen of the World for retirement. Photos by Ruth White over a Gold Star flag, sending blessings to a family who lost a soldier in combat. a class project. His teacher, grade to an A for the project. Stanley Pratt, gave him a BDuring the ceremony, for the project and Heft spoke each participant received a one day will be presented to a with the teacher regarding the piece of a worn American flag family of a fallen soldier. grade. The teacher told Heft and was able to place it in the Cordova also gave a brief that he would reconsider the fire for proper retirement. history on the creator of the grade if the design were ac- â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have laid to rest a dear, current 50-star American cepted by Congress. Heft sub- old friend,â&#x20AC;? said Cordova. flag, Bob Heft. When he was mitted the design and it was â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without the sacrifices of our a 17-year-old student, Heft officially accepted. Pratt kept military, we would have been designed a 50-star flag for his word and changed Heftâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doomed long ago.â&#x20AC;?

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GIBBS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 14 acres off Tazewell Pike. Property has had mobile home removed & has elec, water & septic available. $168,000 (756948)

HALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1.18 acres 4BR/2.5BA all brick basement rancher has 4-car gar on house 2 up & 2 down w/3-car detached w/9'doors, 30x32 great for home business, heated & cooled. Loads of storage. Cathedral ceilings in great room & mstr BR, 15x11 sun rm & 3-tier deck. A must see. $379,900 (753777)

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When summer gets hairy In recent weeks I’ve written about the dangers to your pet of the summer heat. Now let’s talk about something fun.

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Critter Tales For the critters who are sun worshippers and don’t realize how bad the heat can be for their furry little bodies, there are some great heat relievers out there that can make the season more enjoyable. The PETCool Therm-ASSURE System is a wonderful addition to your loved one’s home. With cool air blowing in the summer and warm air blowing in the winter, they will be the talk of the neighborhood in their “mammal cave.” With a price tag of about $375, the units are irresistible and currently on back order. I’ve lost track of the times my pets’ water bowl has

2 cups low salt beef or chicken broth 2/3 cup water 2 or 3 ice cube trays Small rawhide sticks Mix water with beef or chicken broth and pour into ice cube trays. Place in freezer and serve cold. Add a rawhide stick halfway through the freezing.

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turned over, only to leave them panting in small bits of shade until I’m home from work. With the WaterDog Outdoor Pet Waterer by Contech, your pet will never again suffer from a dry water dish. It automatically releases water from the faucet when it senses your pet is nearby. It’s a deal at $65 and completely worth the peace of mind you’ll have when away from home. If your four-legged buddy has sensitive tootsies and can’t bear the thought of walking on searing hot pavement in 95 degree weather, then Grip Tex Dog Boots are perfect for him or her. Not

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only do they soften the blow of stepping on hot walkways and asphalt, but they also protect against cuts and insect bites. At $60, they cost no more than a pair of your own tennis shoes – and you get FOUR of these! All joking aside, these are all real and very useful products for your pets. Although it’s great to make light of a scary situation, we should never forget our four legged friends when it comes to their comfort and safety. Info: www.inventorspot.com.

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day, Aug. 1, Food City in Hardin Valley, bloodmobile. ■ 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, Vaughn PharMedic continues to expe- macy, bloodmobile. ■ 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesrience dwindling supplies this summer which leads to day, Aug. 2, Home Depot, critical shortages of most bloodmobile. prevalent blood types. A seven-to-nine day supply of blood is recommended for community blood banks, and ■ A monthly series for those Medic has been operating on effected by autism will begin a one-to-two day supply. 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, at Lawson McGhee Library. The Donors may stop by one three authors of “I Might Be of two donor centers: 1601 … You” – a parent, a woman Ailor Ave. or 11000 Kingsdiagnosed with autism and a ton Pike in Farragut. practitioner – will discuss their Other sites: individual views of autism. ■ 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. MonFree admission. Info: 215-8767.

HEALTH NOTES

‘Pooch’ stimulus package Young-Williams Animal Center has a surplus of adult dogs right now and is offering a “Priceless Pooches Stimulus Package” through Wednesday, Aug. 31. Any dog age 6 months or older can be adopted for $50. This fee covers spaying or neutering, vaccinations and a microchip with registration. Folks who buy a pet from a pet store or breeder can expect to pay for these expenses themselves, which can reach $645. Info: www. knoxpets.org.

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Meet Riley, an e8-month-old female fancy rat. Young-Williams Animal Center has many rats available for adoption. They are clean, often preferring to use a litter box, playful and affectionate. Although they like to live with a rat friend, they do form close bonds with their caretakers. Rats enjoy a varied diet of fruit, vegetables and protein, and they like to stay busy making nests, running on wheels and exploring. They make great family pets and get along well with other animals as long as there is careful supervision during visits. Riley and her friends are available for adoption at the main center at 3201 Division St. Hours there are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. You can also visit potential pets at Young-Williams Animal Village, 6400 Kingston Pike, noon to 6 p.m. daily. Info: www.knoxpets.org.

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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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REDUCED! 3BR/2BA DOUBLE-WIDE Halls/ Gibbs, Large rooms! Set up in the Crossing. 7225 Windchime Cir. $29,900. 254-0046 or 531-3675 or 922-4831.

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All brick rancher in the heart of Halls. Updates over $45,000 incl roof, windows, HVAC, woodwork and trim, doors, BAs, hdwd flrs, extra parking, landscaping. Large fenced level backyard $149,900 GREAT LOT ON WASHINGTON PIKE. Property comes with a moble home to live in and extra lot that is rented at $200/mo. $59,900

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Sun., Aug., 7, 2p-5p Halls, 6230 Oak Tree Ln. 37938. 1.89 ac. 6169 sf, 4 br, 4 ba, gourmet kit, Mother-in-law suite. Tons of extras! $629,900. 865-922-7042 ***Web ID# 832862*** REDUCED! 7-8 RM 2BA older North Knox home. Needs TLC. $40,900. 687-4373

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Starting @ $159,900 For sale or lease to purch. 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA. For details 865-567-5788; 898-4558

OPEN HOUSE SUN. 7/31, 12-5PM WESTMORELAND HILLS, 4 BR, 2.5 BA, lg. bon. Downtown Knoxville rm, newly renov. kit., Private, gated parking new hdwd-LR/DR/FR, on site. 865-661-9038 scr porch, corner lot/ ***Web ID# 831856*** fenced bk, 2 car gar, lndscp lgtg, 2,737 SF, $359,900. 7200 Rutgers Acreage- Tracts 46 Dr 37919 865-691-7200 ***Web ID# 827342*** LAND FOR SALE Knox Co: 10.13 Septic preCondos- Townhouses 42 acres. approved. Spring across property. City water at street. $83,000 obo. 992-2444.

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LAKEFRONT Estate HALLS. CRIPPEN RD. Lot on Ft. Loudoun Turn at Wendy's, Lake near Pellisproperty on right. sippi & Northshore. 2 acres zoned Covered dock, commercial. Will beautiful view. divide. 865-567-5788 $799,000. 865-293-5474

BA, compl. remod., 4424 Pinehurst Dr. $74,900/bo 865-523-8874 ***Web ID# 830090*** FSBO - 2 yr. old home on 3.3 acres located at 723 Archer Rd., Luttrell. House is apprx. 1,056 SF w/2BR & 2BA. Asking $99,900 & owner will finance with $5,000 down or if you are USDA qualified, then 100% financing with no money down. Call Bill at 877-488-5060 ext. 323.

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CORRYTON 3BR/2BA for rent. $650/mo + $650 dam dep. Bkgrnd check. Call 687-6296. FARRAGUT AREA, Log Cabin, 3 BR, 2 BA, sunrm, gar., $900/mo. 865-966-9846 ***Web ID# 820913***

NORRIS - LAKEFRONT LOT, $79,900 w/deeded boat slip, private pool, and gated community, 90% financing, 5% fixed APR. 866-434-8969, ext 111

SHORT SALE. Watts Bar lakefront, 3 / 3 1/2 Townhome @ Lakefront Property 47 Lakeside Village, hist. Loudon. 2 story, hdwd, granite, stainl. BEST DEAL ON kit, dockage, 2 yrs old, WATTS BAR, most recent sales @ $250K furn. w/dock. 279,900$ curr. leased Call 865-335-8771. mo to mo @ 1300$ short ***Web ID# 829192*** sale @ $227,500. 865-924-0791 ^ LAKEFRONT CONDO. ***Web ID# 825318*** FTN CITY Suites & SinDeeded boat slip, prigles, 2 min from I-640. vate pool, in a gated WATERFRONT Priced right! Call 865community. Reduced CLOSE-OUT SALE, 963-5933. $199,000. 100% financ- August 13th, 9AM – ing available 5% APR. 1PM – Lakefront lots from $99,000, lake SINGLE OFFICES, 866-434-8969, ext 111 view lots from $9,900. $350/mo. In Halls. Call Beautiful 1+ acre Steve at 679-3903. waterfront estate lots w/rip rap in place and pre-approved for boat Comm. Prop. - Rent 66 dock, will be sold with no buyer’s premiums @ 1/4 ac flat lot for rent. or sales commissions. Could be used for cotupscale Loudon Real Estate Auctions 52 This tage-type business. community is near $175/mo. 922-9306 west Knox, 3 mi. off I-75. These lots will KNOXVILLE DISABLED sell fast so call Rick AM. VETS Chapter 24 @ 865/300-7791 for appt Chapter home building ***Web ID# 818164*** is available for rent. Newly renovated inGibbs H.S.) Ideal for birthday Cemetery Lots 49 side! parties, reunions, group mtgs, etc. Free parking right outside 2 LOTS in Greenwood the door! Call 524Cemetery, Dogwood 4840 or 803-2159 to Garden. Prime locacheck out this facility! tion next to drive-thru. Crypts incl'd. $1700/ea or $3000 both. 6877569 or 573-1403.

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

SOUTH, 2 BR, 1 BA, 3 BR county living, 2 1200SF, appls. furn, 1/2 ba, lrg yard. priv. $750/mo + dep East Knox Co. Non No pets, 865-577-6289 smoking. $1100-1200 nego. 865-363-1358 ***Web ID# 832617***

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SLYMAN AUCTION COMPANY NORTH - REDUCED! 814788MASTER 8731 Tazewell Pk $85,000. 865-924-0484 Ad Size x 2 (2 mi.2 from North 40n 4c N <ec> Doll House, 3 BR, 1 Priced for Quick Cash Sale Next 2 Wks Only.

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1 LEVEL, 3 br, 2 ba, W. Knox, Brentmoor Subd, new roof/paint before closing, $159,900. 865-966-7572 ***Web ID# 827996***

AND SUFFERED A TENDON RUPTURE, HOUSE, 7.51 ac. 5505 Salem Church Rd, you may be entitled to Knoxille, Halls area. compensation. Call At$179,000. 922-3436 torney Charles Johnson 1-800-535-5727

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The second annual Man Ride for Prostate Cancer Awareness will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Smoky Mountain HarleyDavidson in Maryville. Former UT football coach Phillip Fulmer will be on hand for a meet and greet and will take part in the ride. Preregistration ($25 single, $40 couple) by Saturday, Aug. 6, guarantees participants a free T-shirt and lunch at The Shed. In conjunction with the ride, Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson and the UT Medical Center Cancer Institute will sponsor a free prostate cancer screening event 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. Info: 305-6970 or visit www.utmedicalcneter.org/ themanride.

HIGHLAND SOUTH, (2) plots (includes open/close), $1800/ both. 865-257-2562

Real Estate Service 53 STOP FORECLOSURE Free Report / Free Help 865-365-8888 PreventForeclosureKnoxville.com

MULTI-USE RENTAL FACILITY

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

TAKING APPLICAREMODTIONS for townhouse NEWLY ELED, 3BR 2BA at 4709 McCloud Rd, house for rent in Halls. $450/mo, $350 Halls, $750/mo, $750 dep. Call 947-7557. dam. dep. No pets. 659-0654. WEST. APT. 2 BR 1 1/2 BA, W/D conn., NORTH, CONV. to Cent H/A, $585 mo. downtown & UT, 3 No pets BR, 1 BA bsmt, 865-690-5418; 414-0054 W/D conn, fenced yd. $650/mo. $500 Apts - Furnished 72 dep. 865-406-6752

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

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North. Norris Freeway. Priv. 2 BR 2 BA. Sec. dep. 1st & last. $750. 865-256-9501; 494-7785 ***Web ID# 826670*** NW, 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA, hdwd. flrs., fenced yrd, $1025/mo. with appls. 2007 Wintergreen Dr. 742-6918

2BR/1BA at 350 Beard Powell, 355 Ashworth Trl., 3BD/2.5BA, No Valley Rd, Maynard2 BR West Hills tnhse, ville. $450/mo & $200 Pets/Smoke, $1175/mo 1.5 BA, lg. laundry $1175/dep, 865-776-9628 dam dep. 992-8837 rm, patio, No pets. ***Web ID# 824468*** Cr Ref. $625/mo. $400 DD. 567-5004 PLAINS, Houses - Unfurnished 74 STRAW newer, lrg exec FTN. CITY, 2BR, villa. 2 br, 2 full ba, 1BA, clean, carport 1 BLOCK across river 2 car gar, fncd bk & pool. W/D in unit, from UT. 4-5 br, 2 ba. yard, pets ok. $795/ $575 mo. 865-671-6139 Nice. Complete. $850/ mo. 770-639-9754 mo. Vouchers ok. 865- ***Web ID# 832371*** Karns Area, 1 or 2 Br, 546-0995 or 865-680-8606 Stove, Refrig., DW, ***Web ID# 830394*** WEST. 1905 Marty Cir. Garbage Disposal, 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA, lrg W/D Conn. $650-$850. 2BR FOR RENT bonus rm, starting at 691-8822 or 660-3584. W/BSMNT on Tater $1040. 865-622-9705 Valley Rd, Luttrell. ***Web ID# 828965*** MUST SEE! No Pets Very nice, must see! 865-230-7279, Westcliff 992-2000 or 254-5861 Condos by Cherokee 76 CC. Elevator & pool. 3910 Oakland Dr. 37918. Condo Rentals 3 BR, 2 BA, new con1800 SF, 3BR, 2BA apt, struction, cent elec. 2BR, 2BA, BEARDEN XL balcony, kit & pntry 5 min. UT, Pool, heat/air, W&D, refrig, & laun. XL LR/DR. Near stove, DW, $795 mo. Security. Large unit, UT/shops/parks. $1200. no pets. $750. + $500 dep. Ready to ***Web ID# 828797*** Call 423-608-0605 move in. Destiny 423***Web ID# 829270*** 438-9095 NORTH 1,2 & 3 BR apts. 3BR/1BA w/l-rm, d- CONDO/WEST, ColoStarting $395. nies. 2 BR, 1.5 BA, rm, kit. No pets. On Some W&D incl. Frpl, pool, tennis Emory Rd., 1 mi cts. View of Smoky east of Harbison WEST Mtns. $795/mo. + Crossroad. 688-1589 2 & 3 BR townhomes, dep. No pets. Avail. W&D conn., starting at 3 BR, 2 ba, freshly 7/31. 865-216-8053 $600 mo. updated, trash incl. $825/mo. 2216 DeerKCDC & Pets Welcome wood Rd. 865-966-9846 865-247-0027 ***Web ID# 820915***

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ORGANIST NEEDED for an historic interdenominational community church in Norris, TN. PT 11a Sun church service Call 865-494-7131 www.norrisrf.org ^ 2BR/2BA 16X62. Must move off private property. $16,000. Call 922-4472 or 661-8564.

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ST. PAUL UMC has an immed P/T position open for an admin asst. Church office hours are M-Th 9a-2p. Candidates should be proficient on Publisher, Word, Excel & Quickbooks. Qualified candidates pls submit resume to: SPR Chair Ginny Turner St. Paul UMC 4014 Garden Dr. Knoxville 37918 For more info, call Ginny at 865-742-4520

Trucking Opportunities 106 $1000 - $1250 - $1500 Sign on Bonuses! Hiring Over the Road Drivers: Van, Flatbed, Refrigerated openings. AA/EOE. Call Roehl

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SIBERIAN HUSKIES, Garage Sales 225 full blooded, 1st shots, 6 wks old, blue eyes, 4 F, $400. 865-556-4939 ESTATE SALE: FURN, HH, name-brand clothSIBERIAN Husky AKC ing & electronics/TVs. 4316 Ventura Dr. Pups, champ lines, Fri/Sat Aug 5&6, 8a-2p shots, $300 to $500. 865-995-1386 ***Web ID# 829840*** GARAGE SALE at 8120 Bell Rd btwn WEIMARANER PupCline & Tell Mynatt. Big variety of pies AKC, beautiful, items! Thur-Sat 8/4silver gray, show quality, $475 ea. 8/6, 8am-1pm. Tails docked, dew claws removed. 1st HUGE 3-FAMILY SALE Lots of HH items & shots incl. 865-661much more! Fri/Sat 4509 or 865-681-8484 Aug 5 & 6, 8a-? at ***Web ID# 829441*** 3505 S. FountainYORKIE POOS, 3/4 crest Dr. Yorkie, Males - $300, NEHEMIAH RD, Stewvery small, 865-426art Ridge s/d. Sat Aug 8317; 963-1965 6, 8am-? Clothing, ***Web ID# 831470*** furn, NASCAR, misc. YORKIE PUPPIES, AKC Reg. 7 wks. 2 M, SALE FRI/SAT Aug 5 & 6, 8:30a-5p. Many es1 F, $400 males, $500 tate items: l-rm, d-rm, Fem. 865-291-8428 bedrm furn, appls, lg variety cookware, YORKIE PUPS, ACA, crafts, linens, clothes, 11 wks, shots, vet patio furn, lawn items chk'd, $450/up. Rhea etc. 4200 Fort Sumter Co. 423-365-0041 Rd off Hill Rd, Halls. MJ ***Web ID# 829000*** YARD SALE, 526 John Deere Dr. Clothes, HH, linens, quilts, comforters, ent. cenPASTURE LAND ter, odds & ends, FOR RENT FOR cookware. Aug. 5, 6 HORSES. $50. & 13, 8-2. Also, house CALL 865-771-9353. full of furniture, call 992-0540 or view during yard sale.

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PET GROOMING SHOP, wait or drop Andersonville Dogs 141 off. Pike, Halls. 925-3154. BOXER PUPS, AKC, S&W, fawn/brindles, $250 each. 865-828- Free Pets 145 8883 or 865-235-8200 ***Web ID# 825658***

2BR MOBILE HOME. 2 adults/ 2 children. No pets. $400-$600/mo. 992-2444.

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FULL TIME retail position open, 9-5 M-F. Excellent math and customer service skills required. Design and accounting skills a plus. Send resume to: jobapp865@yahoo.com

^ 2BR/1BA MOBILE HOME. Lg covered front porch, carport, back deck on private lot. No pets. Good refs req'd. $450/mo + $450 dd. 603-3645 or 922-2280

PT ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST (RVT/RDMS)

Cavalier King Charles pups, tri color, 4 M, CKC reg, wormed & 1st shots, $700. 865556-9462 or 661-1838 ***Web ID# 831800***

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Full-Time, Experience Preferred Fax resume to 865-545-8704 RESOURCE MFG/CLINTON 832971MASTER Ad Size 2 x 4 4c N band saw <ec>

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Must have Band Saw experience! • All shifts needed • High School Diploma or GED required • Temp-to-hire opportunities • Drug Screen and Background check required

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YARD SALE Antique bed, sofa, dresser, kids' chairs, dolls, beds & lots more! Thu/Fri Aug 4&5 at 2520 Holbrook Dr.

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HD SUPER GLIDE 2009, back seat w/ sissy bar, detachable windshield 10,600 mi, $9,000. 865-414-5502. HONDA Valkyrie 2001 21k mi, blue/wht, lots of chrome, exc cond. $6795. $200 under KBB. 865-248-8433 ***Web ID# 829407*** KAWASAKI ZRX1100 2000, 35K mi, Corbin seat, looks/runs good $2850. 865-691-5669 5-9p NEW 2008 Scooter 250cc, 86 mi., new batt., remote start $2300. 865-237-1922 YAMAHA 125CC Scooter 2007; 2002 Yamaha 50CC scooter; 1989 Yamaha 250cc motorcycle. 615-330-1375

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92 DODGE Ram 250, 83,437 mi. 3/8 engine. Runs good. 705-3432.

Autos Wanted 253 2002 MERCEDES E430 4matic, w/low mi. Will pay top market price. 865-216-2924. A BETTER CASH OFFER for junk cars, trucks, vans, running or not. 865-456-3500

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2004 CHEVY Silverado Extra Cab LS, 2-wheel drive, 130k mi., $9,000. 389-8644. CHEV. KODIAK 1996, Red, Cat Diesel, 215 hp, 64,300 mi., AC, Radio, pwr. windows, 1 owner, dealer svcd, 6 spd. trans, Mich. radials 9R 22.5 XZE, Chr. wheels & nuts, alum. Plate non-skid deck bed 9'6" I, 8' w, cab shield 8' w, 4' h w/ window slats, side/rear deck rails 7" h, air brakes/elec w/ air horns & cush-Aire seats, heated mirrors & magnifiers, dual lock storage boxes, rear ball/drop hook attac. $28,500. Ron, 865-719-9490.

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POODLE NURSERY, We Have All Sizes, Exercise Equipment 208 all colors. Pups are reg., have shots, health Multi Station Plate guarantee & wormed. Loaded Home Gym Our nursery is full. Includes adjustable $175 & up. 423-566-0467 bench & 300 lb plate POODLE PUP, phan- set w/rack & Olympic bar. Features include tom, M, all shots, exc health, 16 wks, lat pull, leg press, curl $400/obo. 865-310-8323 station, leg extension\ bench press\ ***Web ID# 829484*** curl, shoulder press station. Body Solid brand. POODLES STANDARD Puppies, $400 OBO. Buyer must move. Call 865-330-1107 AKC, $150. ***Web ID# 831668*** Call 865-230-3242

MERCEDES SL 500 2004, 17K mi. Absolutely new! Asking $41,000. Call 865-247-4538. ***Web ID# 829015***

PUGGLES, 1/2 Beagle, TREADMILL, Precor 9.55 w/heart mon., 8 1/2 Pug pups. Blk. & yrs. old, $2,000 (pd fawn color, S&W, 5,000$). 865-694-9796 $100 ea. 423-235-2106.

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Sewing Machines 211 UNUSUAL VINTAGE Sewing Machine. Cinderella model. $220. 865-584-5046.

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VINTAGE JUKEBOX 1982 Rock-Ola 160 selections, 45 RPM, perfect working cond. $2499 obo. 865-323-9558

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^ 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 Plumbing fields, etc. 740-2565

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FENCING. Install/ ^ repair, underground radio/pet fencing specialist. 599-5684 UPRIGHT FENCING, all types, free estimates. Licensed & insured. When you want the job done right, call 689-1020.

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CERAMIC TILE installation. Floors/ walls/repairs. 32 yrs exp, exc work! John 938-3328

Furniture Refinish. 331 DENNY'S FURNITURE REPAIR. Refinish, reglue, etc. 45 yrs exp! 922-6529 or 466-4221

Guttering

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GUTTER AWESOME CLEANING HAROLD'S SERVICE. Will clean & organizing for a happy healthy home or business. Affordable, reliable & thorough! 922-0343 CHRISTIAN CLEANING LADY SERVICE. Dependable, refs, Call 705-5943.

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AIR CONDITIONING MAINT. & REPAIR Also plumbing, elect., RESPONSIBLE appliances. Apts or WOMAN light househomes. 7-day svc, low keeping offered w/1 prices! 368-1668 meal cooked. Halls area. 865-922-9306

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O N E R O OM AT A TI ME P AI N TI N G Int/ext, wallpaper removal, faux finishes. 15 yrs exp, refs avail. Call Sue at 689-7405 .

2007 Fleetwood Sun Valley popup, 12' box, 2 king beds, AC, $8200. 423-869-4529

Pomeranian Puppies, CKC, 3 mo. old, 1 TRAIN SET. O gauge Amtrak AA w/5 boy, 1 girl. Call Beth psngr cars. New. 865-604-6585 details. $390. 865-977-9024 ***Web ID# 831017***

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Back-to-school essentials Teacher gives shopping tips By Shannon Carey

he back-to-school aisles at retail stores can be overwhelming. There are widgets and gadgets and “essentials” galore, but what are the real back-to-school essentials? What does you child really need to start the school year right? Kelly Fawver teaches 2nd grade at Adrian Burnett Elementary School, and she’s a mom. With a 10-year-old son and a daughter in high school, Fawver has experienced back-to-school buys from both sides of the teacher’s desk. According to Fawver, parents should check their schools’ supply lists Kelly Fawver first. Many stores already have the lists available for parents. Some are available on the school websites. Otherwise, they’re given out the first day of school. These supply lists can be different for each school and grade.

For the first day of school, Fawver says the most important thing an elementary school student needs is a way to get home, especially since the first half day may require different arrangements than usual. Parents should send a note letting the teacher know how the child is getting home.

For supplies on the first day, most elementary school kids need No. 2 nonmechanical pencils with erasers, 24-48 count crayons, safety scissors or Fiskars brand scissors, glue sticks, a water bottle and a backpack. Why Fiskars? Fawver says most stores have them, they’re good quality with a good, rubber grip, and they cut well.

A water bottle comes in handy if there’s not a water fountain on the playground. Most schools don’t let kids run in and out of the building for a drink of water because of security concerns. As for bags and backpacks, Fawver recommends that parents get something with a zipper to keep items from falling out and getting lost. Fawver said elementary school kids typically don’t need magic markers at school. Kindergarten through 2nd grade doesn’t need big packs of notebook paper or spiral notebooks since the students use workbooks and special writing paper. Optional items for most classrooms are Clorox wipes, facial tissues and hand sanitizer or antibacterial hand soap. Parents should wait before buying items like rulers, calculators and pencil sharpeners until they see them on the teacher’s supply list. For clothing, “they’ve got to have tennis shoes,” Fawver said. “Sandals and Crocs are really not safe on the playground.” Other clothing requirements are listed on the Knox County Schools website. Be sure to label everything with the child’s name or initials, and keep checking with your children to make sure they have what they need throughout the year.

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hese days, it seems like private schools are popping up everywhere. There are so many to choose from, how do you make a choice that’s right for your family? Scott Hutchinson, president of Webb School of Knoxville, has dedicated his life to creating great educational options for students across the nation. At Webb, he built the elementary school 15 years ago and stayed to administer the campus. Hutchinson says the choice of school is one of the most important decisions parents make for their children.

“It’s entirely possible that school and school experiences will take up the bulk of the waking hours in high school,” he said. “Take it seriously. It’s a big deal. It’s not a $500 flatscreen. Be vigilant on every front.” Hutchinson recommends that parents approach the decision like they would the choice of a doctor or other important service provider. Start with expectations. What are the family’s needs and wants? Is a religious education important? Does the student want a good sports or music program? “Have a good discussion,” he said. “Get a good understanding for what you want in a school partner.” Then, start investigating your options. Hutchinson said a good place to start is a school’s website, but don’t make the decision based on that alone. Talk to people you

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“It doesn’t do any good to have an Advanced Placement program if your kid can’t get in it,” said Hutchinson. “If there are 2,000 kids in the school and only eight are in the school play, how does that benefit your kid?” But, what about that alphabet soup of accreditations you’ll find on a private school’s website? “I don’t know that it matters unless you know what the accrediting organization is in charge of doing,” said Hutchinson. “There are a million different organizations that do accreditations. Some of them have very specific standards. Some organizations don’t judge the school’s mission. They just ensure that the mission is congruent with the experience. I don’t know of anybody who’s not accredited by somebody.” The big accreditations to look for, Hutchinson said, are the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). If a school doesn’t have those accreditations, “it might be a little bit of a red light,” he

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