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Pristine lake another casualty of Copper Ridge detention pond collapse By Betty Bean The lake behind Chuck and Mandy Parrott’s house is fed by a couple of clear-running streams that bubble up from the north flank of Copper Ridge. It is bounded on the other end by an earthen dam that Chuck and his father, Ernest, built more than 20 years Chuck Parrott ago. They also built a wooden deck and set a big outflow pipe to keep the water moving into the natural creekbeds and on down Brushy Valley to Bull Run Creek. It worked to perfection. Tucked into a secluded hollow and surrounded by the heavily forested folds of the ridge, the lake is stocked with bass, bluegill and catfish. Wild ducks and geese stop over on their seasonal migrations and deer make their way down to drink. A beaver family is building its own dam at the far end, and occasionally Chuck comes down in the morning to little piles of crawfish claws left over from a raccoon’s dinner. The water used to be clear 7 or 8 feet down and the Parrotts’ grandchildren loved to fish and swim and picnic and camp there. But all of that has changed since the June 28 detention pond collapse at the Rufus Smith Properties construction site on top of the ridge sent a wall of muddy water roaring down on the homes and woods below, sweeping up garbage from an illegal dump and depositing it along the way. The Parrotts’ property is at the foot of the ridge. Now, iridescent blue dragonflies flit among plastic bottles and tires and clumps of Styrofoam insulation in the shallows. Old propane tanks are barely visible through the heavy sediment in
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attached, three propane tanks, numerous cans and bottles, and aerosol containers on the bottom of the lake. At left, the “It’s just ruined our property,” Parrotts’ pond Mandy Parrott said. “The force of before the the water came down and washed deluge. Above, over the side of our pond and cut a after the huge gulley. It looked like somebody detention pond had taken a dump truck and dumped collapse. trash in there. There were a lot of Photos submitted dead fish and quite a few dead animals – possums, mice, raccoons. It just washed them out of the woods.” Chuck Parrott’s father died in 2000, and Chuck says seeing the ruination of the project that he and The Parrotts had a certified div- his dad worked on side-by-side has the deeper water. The drainpipe is plugged with muck and the water er take a look at what was under been painful. is lapping at the top of the deck the water and he reported finding “It was as pretty as the prettiest that Chuck and his father built on at least 26 old tires, large chunks day you’ve ever seen on Norris Lake. of brown plastic with insulation the steep side of the bank. To page A-2
Prison is a growth industry, one of the few that can make such a claim in the sour U.S. economy. And while local governments from Knox County to New York watch
Analysis treatment resources dwindle or remain stagnant, drug addicts and their suppliers add to the rising inmate population. The longterm consequences are too expensive to ignore, but the immediate costs for a solution are a hard sell for already strained budgets. John Gill is a special prosecutor in Attorney General Randy Nichols’ office. Gill characterizes the dilemma as “a real balancing act” in which the safety of the community must be weighed against the choice of incarceration or treatment. Gill says property crimes in Knox County are “almost always” drug related, and a dangerous trend has
developed. Some addicts are now so desperate they will enter a home that may or may not be occupied during the day. Even these bold burglars may not be locked away immediately, however. In Knox County, Gill says, nonviolent offenders “probably get two or three bites at the apple” (probation) before they serve time, and those who do end up behind bars have earned it. “There is almost nobody in jail in the U.S. for simple possession of drugs,” Gill says. It can be difficult for local governments to tally the social costs of drug addiction when deciding how to allocate resources, but those costs are substantial. Gill says some studies estimate an offender may rack up $400,000 in thefts before being caught the first time. Criminal Court Judge Bobby McGee routinely deals with the violent and nonviolent crimes spawned by drug addiction. McGee says probation or judicial diversion in lieu of jail time is a “case by case” decision. Among other issues, the trial court
considers whether judicial diversion serves the interest of the public as well as the accused. From his days as an attorney, McGee recalls what he a calls a “classic example” of judicial diversion that was right for the community and the offender. A University of Tennessee student majoring in nuclear physics with a 4.0 GPA was admiring a ring in a jewelry store when “he snapped” and grabbed the ring. Security guards quickly apprehended him. McGee successfully argued for judicial diversion for the student. As the judge notes, there is a need for nuclear physicists. But the judge’s student is the atypical offender. “The criminal justice system is costly and it will probably continue to become more costly,” McGee says. “It’s fueled by drugs.” McGee served on the Sessions Court bench before moving over to Criminal Court. He recalls how the appearance of crack cocaine on the streets “changed everything.”
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McGee and Gill agree that administering a justice system bloated by drug related crime is expensive. Gill notes the recidivism rate is high even with competent treatment for addiction. Adding the chronically mentally ill who weave in and out of the county jail to the ledger creates a recipe for looming fiscal and social catastrophe. The proposed safety center for mental health crisis intervention needs a commitment of about $1.7 million for 10 years in order to secure a $1.5 million HUD construction grant. The project has stalled. “We are spending the money now,” Nichols said last fall. “We can build more jails or (do something that will) actually help people.” Inaction isn’t a choice. The cost of expanded treatment for addicts and the mentally ill pales when stacked up against new $20 million jail pods and dozens of Gill’s $400,000 career burglars. We can pay now, or we can pay (much more) later.
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community Detention pond collapse From page A-1 Now it’s a trash dump.” Chuck Parrott has been up the hill to Dawson Hollow and seen the demolished home of his neighbors Gary and Marsha Carter, and he says they have it worse than he does. He says he has nothing against development, but he believes Rufus Smith Properties and Claude Yow (the
owner of the illegal dump site) should be held responsible. “I certainly wouldn’t go up there and trash their place. This is sickening.” Last Friday, the Parrotts retained attorney Rob Frost, who is also representing the Carters and their next-door neighbors, David and Patricia Dowling.
Halls GOP to hold cake auction The Halls Republican Club will hold its first cake auction 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at Beaver Brook Country Club. This will take the place of the regular August meeting. Free barbecue, potato salad, baked beans, tea and lemonade. Arrive early and meet Republican candidates for state Senate 6th District Victoria DeFreese, Becky Duncan Massey and Marilyn Roddy. If you have signed up to bring a dessert, try to have it at the event by 5:30 p.m. Info: Lee Johnson, ibelieveinamerica@yahoo.com
Artists needed for ‘Art-a-palooza’ The Fountain City Art Center will host “Art-apalooza” Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 22-24. Artists are needed to participate and booth space is available. Info: 357-2787, e-mail fcartcenter@ knology.net or stop by the center, 213 Hotel Ave. 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.
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Saying goodbye to Bob Polston Perhaps a colleague said it best upon learning of the sudden death Aug. 6 of longtime Knox County Schools coach and athletic director Bob Polston.
Jake Mabe “He was a good one.” His battered, weathered Yankees cap was sitting next to his casket at Rose Funeral Home last week, which was perfect, because I can’t recall ever seeing Mr. Polston without it. In the back of the funeral parlor was a Shopper-News article written when Mr. Polston retired for good in 2005. He didn’t underline his impressive football win/loss record (156-44-4 during 20 years) or the parts about players like Clarence “Ba Ba” Jackson, Bobby Cannon, Ron
Cohen is Halls B&P speaker Mike Cohen of the Alliance for Main Street Fairness will speak about Amazon.com, Tennessee sales tax and what it all means for local businesses at noon Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Beaver Brook Country Club, as part of the Halls Business and Professional Association’s monthly membership meeting. All are welcome. Buffet lunch is $10.
Gibbs DP Club to meet Aug. 17 David “Red” Clapp called the Shopper-News office last week to report that the
Hartsell or Carl Torbush, all of whom found success in either professional or college football. Nope, all that was underlined in the article were the names of his three grandchildren: Tyler Polston and Lem and Alison Arnold. “Being a grandfather will ruin you. I love it,” he said back in 2005 with a big grin. Polston coached football and baseball at East High, Austin-East High and Rule High. None of his football teams ever finished lower than second in their divisions. He served as athletic director for both the city and county school systems from 1979 through the systems’ merger until his 2005 retirement. These last few years he was a ubiquitous presence at Halls High baseball games, where his son, Doug, is head coach. He’d sit behind home plate, often clocking pitchers with a radar gun, wearing that old Yankees cap and telling stories before games.
“I was impressed by how mature and determined this young lady (Courtney) is,” says Lisa’s sister, Tammy Houk. “I believe that she has the heart, will Bob Polston and desire White to pursue a Looking back on his career in 2005, Polston said career in the medical field.” Spears followed her he figured he’d found his dream of becoming a nurse calling. “It’s been a good ride. I by graduating from East Tennessee State in 1989 can’t complain.” and later obtained her Godspeed, Bob. You’ll be nurse practitioner license. missed. She worked at Spartanburg Orthopedics and at the ■ White is Charleston Cancer Center in recipient of Lisa South Carolina. “Not only will this young Gregory Spears lady make her family and scholarship Halls High proud, but I beHalls High graduate Court- lieve that my sister would ney White is the recipient of also be very proud looking the first Lisa Diane Gregory down from heaven.” Spears scholarship, named in Spears thanks Lisa’s honor of the 1985 Halls High friend Rena George Beeler graduate who was killed in a for coming up with the idea for the scholarship. car accident on Feb. 14.
Gibbs DP Club will hold its annual watermelon cutting 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at the Gibbs Ruritan Park. The event was started by the late Jesse Butcher and was continued by Butcher’s friend Ronnie Merritt after Butcher’s 1996 death. Clapp has picked up the tradition since Merritt passed away suddenly two years ago.
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hotmail.com or Karyl Payne, mukmuk@bellsouth.net. ■ Halls High School class of 1991 will have its 20 year reunion 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Knoxville. Info: email halls1991reunion@ gmail.com.
■ Change-Up (R) 1:25, 3:45, 6:40, 9:10 (No Passes) ■ Cowboys and Aliens (PG-13) 1:15, 3:50, 6:25, 9 ■ Captain America (PG-13) 1:20, 4, 6:35, 9:05
■ Powell High School class of 2001 will have their 10-year reunion Thursday, Sept. 8, with a family barbecue tailgate at 6 p.m. and a reunion dinner at 7 p.m. RSVP by Sept. 1. Info or to register: Sarah Pierce, skpierce21@ gmail.com; or Rachel Sanders, rsanders@easttennlaw.com.
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The following films will be playing at Halls Cinema through Thursday, Aug. 18. All times are p.m. unless otherwise noted. Nachos are half-price during Matinee Madness at the Movies. Children ages 3-11 and seniors 60 and over are admitted for $4.75 all day. Some exclusions apply.
■ Final Destination (R) 1:15, 3:40, 6:20, 8:50 (No Passes)
REUNIONS ■ Halls High School class of 1996 will have a 15-year reunion 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Old City Entertainment Venue, 118 S. Central St. Cost is $25 per person. Info: Andrea Hayes, hayesandrea@
■ USS Albany Association will hold its 22nd annual reunion Sunday through Friday, Oct. 9-14, at the Glenstone Lodge in Gatlinburg. The association is currently looking for shipmates who served on one of the USS Albany ships (CA123, CG10, SSN753). Info: Dick Desrochers, 603-594-9798, or www.ussalbany.org.
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Nieporte is new assistant at Halls Middle By Jake Mabe Terry Nieporte says it really isn’t that far from South Knox to Halls. In fact, the two communities remind her quite a bit of each other. “There are a lot of similarities, the feel of the community,� she says. “People come here to Halls and stay here. If they went to school here, they want their kids to go to school here. That shows a commitment to the community.� Nieporte is the new assistant principal at Halls Middle School. She replaces Sonya Ruppe, who was transferred to Hardin Valley Academy. Education is Nieporte’s second career. After graduating from the old South High School, she earned a bachelor’s degree in health education from East Tennessee State and became a dental hygienist. She left work and became a stayat-home mom for 13 years while traveling all over the world with her now ex-husband, who was an officer in the military. After her youngest was grown, she decided to she wanted to teach and earned a master’s degree in education from Carson-Newman. She began work as a 4th grade teacher at Anderson Elementary in South Knox
Terry Nieporte and moved to Dogwood Elementary when it was opened. In 2000, she moved to South-Doyle Middle School, serving first as a teacher and later as a math coach. Nieporte was a member of the first class of Knox County Schools’ Leadership Academy, an innovative principal training program that is a partnership between the school system and UT. In addition to taking classes on Fridays, she served as an assistant principal with a mentor, Vine Middle principal Becky Whitehead Irvin, before being placed at Halls Middle. She calls the experience “amazing.� “The first half of the year I basically was the assistant principal and the second
NOTES ■Halls Lions Club will meet 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, 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. Info: Beth Wade, 971-1971, ext. 372, or bwade@utfcu.org/.
half of the year I learned the principal’s duties. It is an extremely innovative program, one of the first in the nation.� The Friday sessions at UT, sharing research and theory, were taught by a variety of instructors from both the university and the school system, including Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre and practitioner partners such as Fulton High principal Jon Rysewyk. “Jon spoke when we were talking about change in schools. He was able to say, ‘Here’s what it looks like in the real world.’� Nieporte says the program will make the learning curve time shorter when an assistant principal becomes a principal. “And, from that first cohort, the 12 of us are extremely close. We know each other’s strengths and expertise. And we’ve been able to create a network with those practitioner partners within the district.� She says she fits right in at Halls, goes to work singing in the mornings and is still humming a tune 12 hours later on the trip home. “Within the first few weeks, I’ve developed a strong bond with the leadership staff here. They’ve welcomed me like family.�
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Retired teacher and artist Suzanne Jack displays her most recent work, a portrait of her husband, at her home in Concord. Photo by N. Lester
Painting a new chapter Teacher retires, spends more time with craft By Natalie Lester For 15 years, she has been rushing through her door to paint after teaching high school art all day. She also painted through her weekends. After 23 years at Halls High School and three at Hardin Valley Academy, artist Suzanne Jack decided it was time to promote passion full time. She retired from HVA and now paints eight hours a day. “I taught for so many years and it was time for me to live another chapter,� she said. “I just love it. It is so uplifting and I’m still exhausted by the time I’m finished, but it is so fun.� Just where did she choose to retire? She married this summer and moved to Farragut. She had always created landscape portraits, but two years ago she decided to teach a portrait class at HVA. She switched from painting places to painting people. “I have really enjoyed people,� she said. “There is so much intimacy and energy when you’re painting someone. You are constantly searching for what you want to
capture and paint. People are really important and now I have time for them.� With her new marriage and career, Jack is thrilled with the possibilities of her new life. “I have always wanted to do this, but I felt like I never had time,� she said. “There are frustrating moments but it is so worth it once I step back after I’ve finished.� Jack struggles to pick a favorite piece from the last 15 years. “I do groupings of work that I feel represent where I am as a person and an artist,� she said. “I read my work based on where I am in life.� Jack has won numerous awards and her work has been featured in exhibits across the country. She is originally from Columbus, Ohio. She is a firm believer that art is good for the soul. “Understanding one’s emotions, character and passions increases the flow of energy to the human heart and spirit,� she said. “There is a value in art and people should find time to return to the pleasure of creating.�
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Homelessness returns to mayoral race This time a year ago most people thought homelessness was going to be a major issue in the mayor’s race. So far, that hasn’t happened, probably because of Mayor Daniel Brown’s decision to discontinue (or at least hit the pause button on) the Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness (TYP).
How much for the Smokies? Big happenings locally and nationally last week, and Mr. Answer Man’s mailbox is bulging. Let’s get to it. Q: I’m disgusted with the U.S. Congress and Senate, Mr. Answer Man. Both bodies seem more interested in party agendas than in the welfare of the people. What do you think should be done? A: Mr. Answer man has spent countless hours looking for ways to repair our dysfunctional federal government. I recommend an amendment to the Constitution that would change the requirements for holding elected office. Any person belonging to the following groups would be barred: ■ Republicans ■ Democrats ■ Libertarians ■ Tea partiers ■ Persons under the age of 65 ■ Persons whose surnames remind you of mustard, margarine or donuts These exclusions would go a long way toward raising the IQ (integrity quotient) of our representatives. Q: Mr. Answer Man: I see that U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais published a piece in the local daily defending his “nay” vote on raising the debt ceiling. Were you impressed by his argument? A: I was impressed. Mr. Answer Man had never encountered such a courageous display of ignorance. Q: The stock market is dropping faster than Obama’s re-election hopes. Where should I invest my nest egg, Mr. Answer Man? A: Put every last dollar into local roofing companies. Your money should be safe for at least a year. Q: Looks like the Carter community will get its new elementary school. What do you think of Mayor Burchett’s “model” now? A: Mr. Answer Man is happy for the folks in Carter and pleased to see Mayor Burchett fulfill a campaign promise he didn’t make in the first place. As for the “model” (selling government property to finance the school), let’s consider it from a different perspective. The national debt is in the trillions and our infrastructure is crumbling. Could we sell “surplus” property to renovate our highways, bridges and utilities? How much could we get for Yellowstone National Park? The Great Smoky Mountains National Park might fetch a good price even in a depressed real estate market, and a recent report confirmed that fewer people are visiting that park because it’s too crowded. If you like the idea of auctioning Yellowstone and the Smokies to pay for infrastructure, you’ll love the mayor’s model for building schools. Q: Mr. Answer Man, since we have a federal debt ceiling, wouldn’t it be a good idea to have a formal debt ceiling for Knox County? A: The mayor is ahead of you on this. He recently fixed the debt ceiling at 8 feet, the approximate height that Dean Rice can reach while wearing tennis shoes. That’s all for this week. Next time around Mr. Answer Man tackles the question which has puzzled developers for years: Does water run downhill? Note: Kudos to Betty Bean for her recent story on the proposed 50-foot sign at the Sherrill Hill development. City Council was paying attention. It lowered the allowed sign height to 30 feet. Contact Larry Van Guilder at lvgknox@mindspring.com.
Betty Bean Traces of the old rancor and posturing made a comeback last week at a forum sponsored by Redeeming Hope Ministries. Ron Peabody, who made his political bones by opposing the TYP, first toyed with the idea of running for mayor but hasn’t been able to get the talk (or the money) right in his City Council race against TYP supporter Finbarr Saunders. Both were in the audience when the forum started. Questions from the panelists (two of them home-
less or formerly homeless men) were exceptionally sharp. Tom Jackson, who sleeps on the ground, had a comment and a meaty question: “Everyone wants to talk about job creation, but can you appreciate how irrelevant that seems to those of us who cannot realistically compete in the job market? “The hurdles that have to be cleared are often insurmountable – they range from the complex to the obvious. From one’s lack of opportunities for higher education to the simple lack of transportation, access to a phone, the mission as your address and the difficulties of having nice clean clothes for a potential interview. “Again, we understand that your capacity as mayor is limited. However, as the leader of our community, could you see yourself as a mayor who would not only be a ‘job creator,’ but one who would champion the cause in clearing hurdles for those without homes to find meaningful
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work while exploring the possibilities of creating incentives for job providers to look more favorably towards the untapped resources among the homeless community?” Madeline Rogero said she understands that a comprehensive approach that includes medical care, case management, job training, appropriate housing and transportation is needed. Mark Padgett said he understands the problems because when he was getting his business started
he slept on friends’ couches and lived on $200 a month. He also said that Jackson needs a career path. Joe Hultquist said we have a 60-year plan, not a TYP and that any program must have a nongovernmental administration. Ivan Harmon said churches are the key because government doesn’t create jobs. Bo Bennett said he’s all about people. Panelist Elizabeth Tiller, a UT student, had a philosophical question: Is having a home a basic human right? Hultquist said he’d use the bully pulpit. Harmon said this is the churches’ responsibility and a lot of people choose to be homeless. Padgett said he doesn’t believe housing is a basic human right, but said he favors a three-pronged approach – prevention, case management and abundant affordable housing. Rogero said shelter is a basic human right and that homelessness is costly to the community.
KUB resumes tree cutting Nashville Mayor Karl Dean easily won re-election to a second term with more than 70 percent of the vote last week. He is one of the Democrats’ best known public officials and is seriously mentioned for statewide office in the future. Dean held a fundraiser here in Knoxville a few months ago to broaden his recognition. He is not eligible for a third mayoral term due to term limits. Given the current high popularity of Gov. Bill Haslam, Sen. Lamar Alexander and Sen. Bob Corker, it is hard to imagine him challenging any of those three statewide officeholders. However, his re-election was coupled with two defeats in council races where he directly endorsed two candidates. He opposed incumbents, and both his endorsees lost. While Mayor Dean is personally popular, his endorsements came up short. Voters often like to have at least some members of city council who are seen as independent of the mayor’s influence. Nashville has an incredibly large city council with 40 members which makes it larger than the state Senate. It is one of the largest
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city councils in the entire country. A word to the current Knoxville mayoral candidates: Stay clear of council contests. No good can come to you if you get involved. Even if one of you wins the mayor’s election in the primary, do not be tempted to endorse in the Nov. 8 council races. The downside of losing is not worth the risk. Knoxville voters will figure out whom they want regardless of what our next mayor may want. KUB is cutting trees again and this time it is at Pond Gap School at Hollywood and Papermill Road. Several large shady trees still stand on the campus despite the trees under power lines which were recently removed by KUB after the school principal agreed to their removal. Six trees facing the death penalty are still standing along Hollywood Drive. Perhaps a stay of execution is in order.
Interestingly, the trees were marked as non-hazard by KUB on June 3, which suggests they were not an immediate threat to power lines. The trees in question had been cut back by KUB a few years earlier. The trees were not required to be removed, only trimmed. It is too bad the removal was agreed to by the school principal as KUB would not have removed them. KUB has offered to replace the trees. We hope the school will accept as the school property line along Papermill looks pretty bleak now with the trees gone and only stumps remaining. KUB should provide decent size (not tiny) trees which can be planted along Papermill away from power lines. Trees clearly enhance the look of the school campus and neighborhood. Meanwhile, Victoria Jennings, who lives at 5504 Green Valley in Holston Hills, has been trying since December to get KUB to remove a dead pine tree near a transformer, but it still stands despite its proximity to the power line. Good news from Cynthia Moxley who tells this writer its removal is “likely to be completed” next week. Main question in the
mayor’s race seems to be whether Madeline Rogero will win the office outright on Sept. 27 or fall short of the needed 50.1 percent, bringing a runoff between her and Ivan Harmon or Mark Padgett. Who comes in second and faces Rogero in the Nov. 8 runoff? Harmon or Padgett? A mayoral runoff will guarantee a large voter turnout on Nov. 8 for that contest plus all four council contests. Without a mayoral runoff, the voter turnout will drop off 50 percent or more from Sept. 27.
Mayor plans picnic for storm workers Businesses and churches are sponsoring a hot dog picnic for storm recovery workers. About 700 from the city and county highway departments, police and fire departments, KUB and Red Cross will be honored at the World’s Fair Park from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19. “These folks went above and beyond the call during the storms, working long hours to get roads cleared, restore power, transport the injured and assist families,” Mayor Tim Burchett said. The Chillbillies will provide live entertainment.
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After Carter: what’s next? The school board voted 6-3 to accept Mayor Tim Burchett’s offer to build a new elementary school at Carter. It will be turned over in two years and built with cash, assuming Burchett can work his magic with the County Commission. The vote was a nailbiter, and the project was saved by two unlikely members: Indya K incannon and Thomas Deakins. Karen CarThomas Deakins son joined the majority to show support, after ďŹ rst voting no. Take-aways? Don’t ever count Burchett out. He’s a skilled political operative and has been since birth. Look for Deakins to replace Kincannon as board chair this fall. She’s already said she won’t seek re-election. He wasn’t a leader on either side of the Carter debate, but he weighed in when it mattered most. Not a bad political operative himself.
Sandra Clark So what’s next for Knox County Schools? Three big issues were foreshadowed last week. Karns Middle School teacher Sherry Morgan and a couple dozen of her KCEA allies are at-out mad that Superintendent Dr. Sherry Morgan Jim McIntyre has decided to stop negotiating with the union, a player in school politics since 1939. “Our monthly meetings with the superintendent will stop; we weren’t allowed to bring lunch for the new teachers;â€? and worst of all, Morgan won’t get the usual release time from teaching (paid for by KCEA) to serve as full-time president.
“Teachers’ voices must be heard!â€? she said, inviting board members to meet at the KCEA ofďŹ ce at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 22. “Bring dinner. I’ll be there all night.â€? Issue Two is McIntyre’s idea to outsource custodians, the lowest paid members of the KCS “family.â€? Several speakers sounded off, but as money gets tighter, this one won’t go away. Issue Three might be the presentation by Ralph Hu t c h i s o n and Kate Caldwell. They ’re protesting a lack of response from Kate Caldwell McInt yre around their concern that students’ aptitude tests are provided to the military. “If you’re going to do that, you should also give them to Vista and the Peace Corps,â€? Hutchison said afterwards. Ed Hedgepeth, executive director of high and middle schools, said the release is required by No Child Left Behind. Wow. Who knew?
GOSSIP AND LIES ■Cindy Buttry melted down at last week’s school board meeting, drawing head shakes and a few chuckles. Seems Lynne Fugate and Pam Trainor wanted a two-day delay on turning in their evaluations of Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre. Buttry said she would vote no because she was criticized in the press for being late in a previous year. ■Fugate and Trainor were not in the mood for lectures. Both had been lobbied hard on the Carter Elementary project, especially Trainor. Both were elected in 2010 and weren’t aware of Buttry’s history. But Cindy didn’t cut them any slack: “How long will we hang our hat on being new?� she wondered. Ouch! ■Jim McClain, board chair when former Superintendent Charles Lindsey was hired, appeared at public forum to discuss Carter Elementary. He seemed to suggest that board members
delay the vote in order to get private meetings with Mayor Burchett and favors for their district. Nobody was swayed; a couple were appalled. ■Meanwhile, McClain’s cell phone started ringing during his presentation. He slapped at it, left the podium and finally got it quieted. Which brings us to this Pop Quiz: Who was calling Jim? A. Robert Bratton, McClain’s political foe, who merely wanted to say, “Squawk, squawk, B-b-b-b-b-b.� B. Charles Lindsey, who wanted to sue Burchett, the commission and maybe Gov. Haslam for trampling on the school board’s authority. C. Steve Hunley, who wanted to say, “You tell ’em, Jim. Tell ’em I’ll get ’em if they don’t vote right! I’ll get ‘em, get ‘em ...� D. Jim’s wife, asking him to pick up a loaf of bread on the way home.
Halls ‘goes ape’ over Massey Jim McManus of McManus Auto Sales in Halls hosted a meet-and-greet Aug. 11 for state Senate candidate Becky Duncan Massey, and Bill Landry of “The Heartland Series� came along for the ride. Pictured here, the group gathers around the McManus Auto Sales gorilla. They are: (front) Brad and Jim McManus; (back) Landry, Tom Burnette, Millie and Ed Norris, the McManus gorilla, Massey, Sam Hardman and Martha Arnold-Charnay. Photo by S. Carey
MPC signs off on ‘small town’ By Larry Van Guilder Five years after it was ďŹ rst approved, the Metropolitan Planning Commission has signed off again on the concept plan for an 820-unit subdivision with a mix of attached and single family dwellings off Chandler Road in southwest Knox County. Beacon Park came before MPC in May 2006, but legal problems delayed closing on the property until recently. Chandler Road resident Steven Jones has reservations. Jones said he was “not in overall opposition to the development,â€? but is worried about the increased trafďŹ c on Chandler, which will provide the only ingress and egress for the subdivision. Jones said between two and four cars an hour now travel the road, but that will increase to two to four cars per minute when the development is complete. “You’re essentially looking at a small town,â€? Jones said, asking MPC to consider requiring a second entrance to
Beacon Park. But MPC chair Robert Anders pointed out that nothing has changed since the concept plan’s ďŹ rst approval in 2006, and Commissioner Art Clancy’s motion to approve the application prevailed. The Pavilion at Hunter Valley Farm, located off Keller Bend Road, has become a familiar applicant at MPC. Joe Elmore and attorney Arthur Seymour Jr. returned seeking approval of a development plan for a “pavilion and event facility.â€? Commissioners familiar with the pavilion’s history astutely pointed out that the facility was already operating and had been doing so for years – out of compliance. The pavilion has hosted events for a number of local dignitaries and politicians since 2007. Knox County codes ofďŹ cials and the law director’s ofďŹ ce have ďŹ nally taken note of the owner’s preference for asking forgiveness rather than permission, but Elmore says the pavilion
can’t afford the conditions demanded by the county engineering timetable, especially paving. “You’ve been operating for four years out of compliance,� Clancy said. “Did you start out with a business plan that would have taken some of these expenses into account?� Clancy entered and later withdrew a motion to approve the development with 10 conditions recommended by MPC staff. After Commissioner Michael Kane said (according to the law director) the facility was operating illegally, Commissioner Rebecca Longmire picked up the baton. Part of owning a business is having a plan and following the rules, she told the unhappy applicant. “If we (MPC) don’t support the rules, what are we here for?� Commissioner Robert “Mose� Lobetti’s motion to defer the application for 30 days was approved 8-3. Tune in to MPC in September for the answer to Longmire’s question.
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On stage and screen History fair activities offer a new book, old movies
Betty Bean ■ Nellie Pauline Bergen was born July 14, 1930, in Knoxville. She launched a long and varied show business career in radio at the age of 14, after her family moved to Los Angeles. In 1949, she made her movie debut in the Hal Wallis production “Across the Rio Grande” and followed that up with roles in a succession of Martin and Lewis comedies and some more westerns. Later, she found immediate success in the burgeoning field of TV variety shows and got her own “Polly Bergen Show” in 1957. While Bergen isn’t Knoxville’s most famous movie star, when Bradley Reeves and Luisa Trott of the Tennessee Archive of Moving Images and Sound (TAMIS) were choosing a movie to show at the Bijou on Aug. 20 for an East Tennessee Film Festival and open house, they picked the 1962 version of “Cape Fear,” which starred Bergen, Gregory Peck and Robert Mitchum. The other Knoxville stars in contention were Mary Costa and the Patricia Neal, both of whom have garnered lots of hometown honors, which is probably why the creative duo at TAMIS picked Bergen, who enjoyed great success in the early days of network television as well as on Broadway and in Hollywood. TAMIS will
The cover of Billie Rose Shockley’s memoir of her brother, Chet Atkins.
also present a fascinating menu of rare Knoxville footage as part of the East Tennessee Historical Society’s annual History Fair Day. Admission is free and the show starts at noon.
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amounts of visible matter (star stuff) and dark matter (negative stuff) to cancel each other out. The import of that statement is that the entire universe literally amounts to nothing. Dr. Stephen Hawking, the heir apparent to Albert Einstein in brilliance and scientific theory, says that he has concluded that it is possible — feasible, given what we now know about matter — that the universe could have popped into existence all on its own, presumably from a black hole that exploded. He therefore maintains that no Prime Mover, no Creator is necessary to the process. (He does add that he does not intend to offend persons of faith; this is a scientific conclusion rather than a theological one.) God, in theory, has been deemed prehensile: unneeded, useless, superfluous. Hawking also maintains that since everything that is came from a black hole, where there is no time, God could not have existed, since there would have been no time in which God could exist.
At this point, I have two questions. Since our understanding of God is that God inhabits eternity, rather than time, why does God need time at all? And if everything that is came from a black hole, where did the black hole come from? I am reminded of a story I read as a youngster. It may be apocryphal, but it is pertinent, nonetheless. A lecturer was denying the existence of a creator, saying that all life on Earth emerged from the primordial sea. A small, quietspoken man near the back of the auditorium stood and asked him, “Sir, if you please, where did the primordial sea come from?” One last observation, apropos of nothing in particular, but another reflection on the wonders of space: whenever I see images of the distant reaches of stars and galaxies, I am awestruck by their resemblance to drawings I have seen of brain cells. It was Carl Sagan, another astronomer of note, who said it best: “We are all star stuff.” And that makes me happy.
Billie Rose Shockley and her granddaughter Meagan Taylor. Photo submitted
In the beginning, God … In the beginning, God … (Genesis 1:1 KJV) God made the world in six days flat, On the seventh, He said, “I’ll rest.” So he let the thing into orbit swing, To give it a dry run test. A billion years went by, then He Took a look at the whirling blob; His spirits fell, as He shrugged, “Ah well, It was only a six-day job.”
bus to town from Luttrell to spend the day with him. “Mommy started letting me ride the bus and I’d get off at the depot and walk to WNOX and be with Chester the rest of the day. One day, he said ‘Sing a song, Billie Rose,’ and Lowell Blanchard came downstairs and said ‘BilBack in the day when At- lie Rose, was that you singing? kins was a young guitar player Why don’t you sing a song in the on Lowell Blanchard’s “Midday show?’ ” Merry-Go-Round,” his little sisSo she did, and the big crowds ter Billie Rose used to ride the seemed to like what they heard,
which got Billie Rose to thinking. “I said, ‘Chester, do you think Lowell would pay me for singing? It costs me a quarter to come down here.’ Chester and I were real close and anything he would tell me to do, I’d do it. He told me to ask, and when I did, Lowell said ‘How about $2 a song?’ I thought that was good money.” Seven years younger than her big brother, her visits to the “Merry-Go-Round” gave her the opportunity to meet some of the biggest names in country music: “Kitty Wells used to straighten my hair and put hair bows in it. The Carter sisters came to my house to eat. They loved Chester and adopted my family as theirs. They wouldn’t go to the Grand Ole Opry unless they hired Chester, too. Mommy was so proud. All of us were.” Before her brother’s death in 2001, Billie Rose got to thinking about the books that had been written about her brother. She wasn’t exactly satisfied with any of them and she started putting bits and pieces of her memories together. “I said, ‘Chester, that’s not the way I remember it.’ He said ‘Well Sweetheart, why don’t you write a book?’ ” So she did.
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f you have been reading this space for very long, you know that I am a person of faith who is completely at peace with both science and the Bible. I love the Affirmation of Faith from the Church of Canada: “We believe in God, who has created and is creating. …” I am fascinated by space, the heavens, the Cosmos, and fully believe that God is at work there. I might have studied astronomy instead of music if it weren’t for all that pesky math. I am mathematically challenged (my daughter Eden explains musicians this way: “We count to four; if a piece
of East Tennessee, as I Remember it.” Shockley is the youngest sister of the late Chet Atkins, whom his family never called anything but Chester.
of music is in six, we count it in two.”) Even so, I love to look at pictures of stars, galaxies and the clouds of dust that are star nurseries. I enjoy descriptions of the mysteries and wonders that are going on out there in the deep darkness of space. So, when I stumbled across a television show called “Curiosity,” hosted by David Gregory, in which he moderated a discussion about the creation of the universe, I watched avidly. Around the table were theologians, physicists and astronomers. Stay with me here. This is a metaphor one of them used: A man decides to build a hill. He starts digging dirt and piling it up until he has a substantial little hill. Problem is, in order to do that, he has created a hole: a hole that is exactly the same size as the hill he created. The Earth is no larger or smaller than it was before; it simply has been rearranged. Make sense? Sure. However, when applied to the universe, this scientist says the theory is that there are equal
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Beware of upsets TALES OF TENNESSEE | Marvin West
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ou and I know Montana will not upset Tennessee in the friendly warmup for the football season. Of course not. No way. We have endured strange weather and total eclipse and awful losses to Chattanooga and Memphis and North Texas State but Montana is simply too far out. But, just in case, here are some upset points of comparison, starting at the beginning: In late October 1921, the humble Praying Colonels of tiny Centre College, enrollment 254 in downtown Danville, Ky., caught a train to Cambridge, Mass., to face mighty Harvard. Little lambs were being led to slaughter. Harvard, established in 1636,
was a heavy force in football, Rose Bowl champ the previous January. Harvard was padding a 25-game unbeaten streak. Centre was to be a snack before the great Ivy League showdown with Princeton. Centre won 6-0. Five years later, November 1926, another giant went down. Lowly Carnegie Tech clobbered undefeated Notre Dame 19-0. Odds had favored the Irish by 5-1. The great Knute Rockne was so confident, he skipped the game in favor of real football, Army against Navy. This really happened. The coach went to Chicago while his team was playing in Pittsburgh. The cocky Rockne said his dumb decision may have been the worst
blunder in college football history. I can think of some closer home that are worthy of consideration. Incidentally, Notre Dame has had other disruptions. In 1972, Missouri, a 35-point underdog, overcame an inferiority complex and shocked the Irish. It is so much fun to recall upsets of Alabama. Louisiana Tech topped the Tide in 1997. It was homecoming at Bryant Denny Stadium. It was raining. Gowns faded, makeup ran, hairdos melted and hearts were broken. How could this terrible thing happen to our once-proud team? What would Bear think? You can believe this or not but Louisiana Tech stunned Alabama again in 1999. No kidding, a touchdown pass with two seconds to spare took out the Tide. Bewildered fans looked at each other and asked if what they saw really happened. In 2000, Southern Miss did it to Alabama 21-0. If that wasn’t bad enough, how about Central Florida! Crimson sources say that one was ugly, disgusting and another homecoming spoiled. What’s more, the hot dogs were cold and
caused indigestion. The $4 million acquisition of Nick Saban eliminated such disorderly conduct. You say no, that I have already forgotten 2007 and Louisiana-Monroe 21, Alabama 14? I remember 2007 and the really big one, David against Goliath, Appalachian State over Michigan at the big house in Ann Arbor. That scar is deep. You must know Michigan is rich and famous. The Wolverines spend more for dinner than Appy State has in its annual football budget. Never before had a nationally ranked upper division team lost to an unranked subdivision team. At home. Before all those people. Oh my. Younger fans are certain this was the biggest upset ever. Be advised that Chattanooga 14, Tennessee 6 was big enough. That one happened at Shields-Watkins Field and basically ruined my Nov. 8, 1958. The game would have made big, black headlines had the riot not taken first place. Smarty visitors, full of themselves, hopped over the restraining fence, ran onto the green and tried to tear down the goalposts.
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oday, Sunday afternoons offer a selection of cultural, educational and entertainment opportunities that would have been beyond my imagination 60 years ago. Typically, after church we often join friends for lunch at one of the many fine restaurants in our area which offer a broad selection of ethnic cuisine served in modern or old world settings. After lunch, we can choose such endeavors as a round of golf with friends or perhaps a matinee cultural event like a Clarence Brown Theatre presentation or a Knoxville Opera Company performance. And of course, there are always good cinemas playing or interesting sports events on TV. One of my favorite Sunday afternoon pastimes is visiting area museums. And with the diverse shops we now have in our area, it’s easy to entertain yourself by just browsing through them in search of that one item you’ve been wanting for some time. But on a Sunday afternoon 60 years ago in old Concord, life was more structured in that you did about the same thing every Sunday. First, having dinner (lunch) out after church was not something you did because there were no restaurants. There was a chicken restaurant (Dender’s Tender Chicken) at Dixie Lee Junction, and the Duisen family ran a country style restaurant where the old Court Café was located. But there was no local restaurant in the Concord-Farragut area. And of course, fast food establishments were still years in the future. So, part of getting ready to go to church was to have dinner (lunch) partially prepared the night be-
fore, and that included catching the chicken. We generally had fried chicken and occasionally pork chops or baked ham for Sunday dinner. But my mother could fry chicken in a way that would put the Colonel to shame. In fact, if the Colonel could have fried chicken as good as my mother’s, he would have been a general. No, there wasn’t a menu with multiple entrée choices, but I never got tired of it and I always looked forward to Sunday dinners. As for golf after church, we barely knew that such a game existed. There were no television programs that featured golf, and for that mat-
ter there weren’t many television sets. But croquet was a favorite pastime, and several families regularly sponsored croquet matches on Sunday afternoon. I usually participated in one sponsored by the Alder Thompson family who lived directly across the street. Mr. Thompson always kept his lawn well manicured to ensure
After each game, other players took their turn while the others watched. Of course, someone always brought refreshments, which were usually fresh squeezed lemonade or iced tea. The closest thing we had to performing arts events were occasional plays conducted at Farragut High School. These included both productions by students and local play groups. And of course, churches played a role in providing the best possible playing condi- entertainment such as music recittions and competition was fierce. als and occasionally a visiting choir And knocking another player’s group would perform. It made ball away could become both emo- no difference which of the three tional and personal. On any given churches sponsored the event, the Sunday, there could be as many as other two always announced it dur10 to 12 people participating, but ing their Sunday service and most only six played in a single game everyone attended the host church. while the spectators watched and In fact, denomination didn’t make cheered their favorite participant. much difference either, and for a
Home folk, somewhat irritated by how bad were the Volunteers, resented the intrusion as more salt rubbed into a sore place. Fights broke out. Police intervened with tear gas. Firefighters whipped out their fire hoses. The stadium and city were saved. Several people ran for their lives in the general direction of Chattanooga. Some did not escape. They were arrested for trespassing and stirring up trouble. Chattanooga survivors have fond memories. They laughed out loud and staged a 50-year celebration. They are planning another for 2058. Losing at Memphis was also bad. That was 1996. The Vols were No. 6 in the country. Memphis had lost four in a row. The lowly Tigers should have lost five. Officials blew a call. Alas, there was no video review. Tennessee has endured several other upsets, including “what is a Rutgers.” Our guy Derek has enough troubles, please don’t let the Grizzlies get us. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.
period of 43 years, the Methodist and Presbyterian churches held both services and Sunday school together. And browsing through antique shops, book stores and museums was never an option. First, no stores were open on Sunday, and those that were open usually became the subject of a sermon in one of our local churches. An example was the Lakeland Service Center at the corner of Concord Road and Front Street. Not only did that establishment stay open, but they also sold beer, and the combination of those two indiscretions always made good subject matter for Sunday sermons. Ironically, Concord Swimming Pool and Concord Marina were always open on Sunday, but they never received much criticism from the locals. That’s probably because almost everyone in old Concord owned a boat or at least had access to one, and since boating and swimming had broad involvement, it was considered to be acceptable entertainment. Another Sunday afternoon pastime was visiting relatives. We seldom visited relatives, but relatives often visited us. Not much happened. We generally sat on the front porch and talked, and my mother would always serve a dessert. Visits were seldom impromptu, and when someone was coming, mother always fi xed enough food for dinner to ensure we had enough left over for supper. And as best I can remember, the visitors often brought food. So, reflecting on past and present Sunday afternoons, the most amazing thing is that so much change in thought, attitudes and entertainment has occurred in such a relatively short period of time. But I presume life in old Concord was very similar to life in other rural areas in the South 60 years ago. Life was simple then, and modern conveniences we often take for granted had yet to be discovered. And if I were asked to choose between the present and half a century ago, it would be a hard choice. Certainly, I enjoy the present, but I also enjoyed the past.
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Rector to speak at KFL Frank Rector will be the guest speaker for the Knoxville Fellowship Luncheon at noon Tuesday, Aug. 16. The KFL is Rector a group of Christian men and women who meet weekly at the Golden Corral in Powell.
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Jessie and Janie Jacks pose in one of the inflatables at the Glenwood Festival. The festival featured games, rides, food and fun for all and was Glenwood’s way of reaching out to the community. This was the first year of the event.
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Clowning around are Amber Fine and Joyce Smith who wave Central Avenue Pike passersby into the Glenwood Baptist Church Family Festival of Fun and Faith. Photos by Greg Householder
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CHURCH NOTES Community services ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, takes orders for Angel Food Ministries by phone or in person the Saturday before each distribution. The distribution of the food is usually the third Saturday of each month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Info: 228-9299 or the church office, 690-0160. ■ Beaver Ridge UMC Food Pantry hands out food to local families in need 1-2 p.m. every Monday and 7-8 p.m. every first Monday. Donations and volunteers are welcome. Info: 690-1060 or www.beaverridgeumc.com. ■ Cross Roads Presbyterian hosts the Halls Welfare Ministry food pantry from 6-8 p.m. each second Tuesday and from 9-11 a.m. each fourth Saturday. ■ Knoxville Free Food Market, 4625 Mill Branch Lane (across from Tractor Supply in Halls), distributes free food 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Saturday of the month. Info: 566-1265. ■ 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.
■ Bookwalter UMC , 4218 Central Ave. Pike, is looking for vendors for its fall festival to be held Oct. 1. Space outside is still available for $40. Info: 773-3380. ■ Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Highway, will hold a Children’s Consignment Sale 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17. ■ Dante Church of God, 410 Dante School Road, needs crafters for its Fall Festival to be held Saturday, Sept. 17. Space rental is $25. Info: Lena Coker, 693-2688 or email lenacoker@yahoo.com.
Homecomings ■ Clapp’s Chapel UMC , 7420 Clapp’s Chapel Road, will have homecoming 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 21. The Rev. Lee Stanford will bring the message. Photos or historical items related to the church are welcomed. A covered dish luncheon will follow at 1 p.m. at Ruritan Park. In the event of bad weather, the luncheon will be held in the fellowship hall.
Music services ■ New Beverly Baptist Church, 3320 New Beverly Baptist Church Road, will host The Roarks 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21. A love offering will be taken.
Rec programs ■ New Covenant Fellowship Church, 6828 Central Ave. Pike, will hold Pilates class led by a certified personal trainer 5:45 p.m. each Monday for $5 a class. Info: 689-7001.
Special services ■ The Shepherd of the Hills Baptist Church now offers an Internet prayer line. Anytime you have a prayer or concern, call the line and leave a message. Someone will be praying about the request with you within 24 hours. Prayer line: 484-4066. ■ The Church at Sterchi Hills, 904 Dry Gap Pike, will start an interactive marriage series 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24. Everyone is invited. Info: 281-8717.
Women’s programs ■ House Mountain Baptist Church, 8621 Washington Pike, will host a simulcast of Beth Moore 10:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. Admission is $10 and includes lunch. Child care will not be available. Info: 933-7549 or www.hmbchurch.org. ■ Shepherd of the Hills Baptist Church, 400 East Beaver Creek Drive, will host the Beth Moore “Living Proof Live” simulcast event 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. Admission is free but seating is limited and participants must register by calling 4844066 or emailing events@
sothbchurch.org. Include your name, address, phone number and the number of women in your party. ■ Knoxville Day Women’s Aglow Lighthouse (Beth Bowman) 12-week Bible study will be held 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. beginning Thursday, Aug. 25, at New Covenant Fellowship Church, 6828 Central Ave. Pike. Subject is “To Know His Ways – Wilderness Lessons.” Info: Diane Shelby, 687-3687, or Beth Arnurius, 584-8352.
Workshops and classes ■ Fairview Baptist Church, 7424 Fairview Road off East Emory Road, hosts a Celebrate Recovery program 7-9 p.m. Thursdays. ■ New Hope Baptist Church, 7602 Bud Hawkins Road in Corryton, hosts Celebrate Recovery adult and youth classes 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 12-step class 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Info: 688-5330.
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SCHOOL NOTES Copper Ridge ■ Open houses will be held 6-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15 (4th and 5th grades); 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 (2nd and 3rd grades); and 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23 (kindergarten and 1st grades).
Time out Daniel’s behavior this week has been atrocious. I don’t know if it’s boredom from summer break or just a phase. He’s been actively uncooperative, disobedient and willful.
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moms101 And, yesterday, he told his Gran and me to shut up. I’m not sure from whom he learned that, but I sheepishly admit that it could have been me. I’ve never told Daniel to shut up, but I may have said it to the dog a time or two. Normally, Daniel is a wellbehaved kid. He goes along with the group and helps out. He’s kind and sweet. This change has just come out of nowhere, and Daniel’s seeing a lot more of the time out corner than he has before. No, I’m not a spanker. Yes, we do time out. Frankly, even if I thought spanking was effective, Daniel hasn’t ever been that bad. Time out has worked for us. Most of the time, just the threat of a time out is enough to get the little guy to behave. I like to give him a warning. “Daniel, sit down on your bottom while you eat grapes.” “No! Look at me, I’m dancing!” “Daniel, that’s dangerous. Sit down now or you’ll get a time out.”
Then, he’ll hang his head a bit and say, “Alright, Mommy.” But, this week these exchanges have mostly ended with me carrying Daniel under my arm to the time out corner. So, does it work? I figure as long as he doesn’t like time out and the threat of it can effect a change of behavior, it’s working. Will it work forever? That remains to be seen. But, you’ve got to hand it to kids Daniel’s age. It takes guts, or maybe foolhardiness if there’s a difference, to stand up to someone several feet taller and an undisclosed number of pounds heavier than you. The other night, Daniel was pitching a fit over getting in the bath. From the kitchen, I overheard his dad say, “You know I can just pick you up and put you in the bath, right?” Daniel replied, “No, you can’t!” Oh, yes he could. However, I couldn’t help but indulge in a guilty little smile at my son’s determination. Parents, back me up here. Sometimes, even when they’re acting awfully and you’re trying to be stern, the kiddos will come out with something that makes you bite your lips to keep from laughing, something that makes you forget for a moment that you were mad in the first place. That must be what keeps us from selling them to the circus. Contact Shannon Carey at shannon@ ShopperNewsNow.com.
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Halls High welcomes new teachers Halls High School welcomed 10 new teachers for the 2011-2012 school year. They are: (front) Mary Roberts, social studies; Kelli Evans, English; Carolyn Clemons, science; Kathryn Boruff, English; (middle row) Miki Cates, English; Stacy Essary, math; Dennis Crookston, CDC; Spencer Long, science; (back) Jason Abercrombie, science; and Karen Humphrey, ISS. Photo by S. Carey
■ Baseball Tournament , Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2021. Open to everyone, Tee ball and 6U coach pitch and 8U-14U. Info: 992-5504 or e-mail hcpsports@msn.com. ■ Baseball Tournament , Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2728. Open to everyone, Tee ball and 6U coach pitch and 8U-14U. Info: 992-5504 or e-mail hcpsports@msn.com. ■ Fall softball signups at Willow Creek Youth Park, girls weeball through 14U, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, and 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24. Info: 789-4113. ■ Powell High School golf team golf tournament, shotgun start at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 20, Beverly Park Golf Course. Scramble format. Entry free, $25 per person, $25 hole sponsors. Info: Gina Spradlen, 7057649.
Grogan named principal at Gibbs Elementary Adam Parker and Denna Grogan were presented prints for their offices by the staff and PTA at Gibbs Elementary School. Parker is the former Gibbs principal and has been named principal at A.L Lotts. Grogan, who was Gibbs assistant principal under Parker, has been named principal at Gibbs Elementary. Photo submitted
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Heath Shuler to host tailgate fundraiser Former UT quarterback and current U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler (D-N.C.) will guest host the Hearing and Speech Foundation’s fifth annual Away Game Tailgate Fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 17, in the East Club Skybox at Neyland Stadium as the Vols take on the Gators in Florida. Tickets are $100 and include a lavish buffet and a chance to hear Shuler discuss the Hearing and Speech Foundation’s work in East Tennessee. All proceeds benefit The Hearing and Speech Foundation. Info: 977-0981 or Amanda@handsf.org.
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New faces in Knox County schools
New faces at Fountain City Elementary School include Andrea Maize, kindergarten; Terri Gilbert, physical education; Leo Cooper, 5th grade; Ali Sharp, kindergarten; and Katie Bell, 1st grade.
Eagle cheerleaders ready for season Gibbs High School cheerleaders for the 2011-2012 season are: (front) Rachael Deleon, Brooke Tipton, Tayler Lowry, Kayla Batts, McKenna Beeler, Reagan Rivard, Santanna Richardson; (back) Mercedes Mason, Kelsey Arbogast, Christina Harless, Sarah Bayne, Kirstyn Kay, Christa Bobo and Eva Ownby. Photo submitted
New to the Sterchi Elementary family this school year are: (front) Jennifer Tanzi, 5th grade; Molly Rucker, 4th grade; Amber Satterfield, 2nd grade; (back) Nancy Carmichael, kindergarten; Rusty Loveday, 2nd grade; Lauren Sherry, resource; and Gretchen Edwards, 1st grade. Photos by Ruth White
The Knoxville Museum of Art will host “Art by the Kids, for the Kids� in the KMA Education Gallery through Monday, Aug. 29. The exhibition showcases artworks created by the oncology and hematology patients of East TennesBill Cameron is a new kinder- see Children’s Hospital. garten teacher at Shannon- The exhibition is part of dale Elementary. He has been a yearlong effort to raise a teacher in Knox County funds and awareness for Schools for six years and is one the fight against pediatric of five kindergarten teachers cancer and other blood at the school this year. diseases. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission and parking are free. Info: Angela Thomas, 934-2034 or visit www. knoxart.org.
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Natalie Curl is a new kindergarten teacher at BrickeyMcCloud Elementary. She was a Pre-K assistant for two years and is looking forward to her Joining the family at Copper Ridge Elementary are Lakin Woolfirst year at the school. iver, K-5 resource, and Allison Pickett, art.
The newly-created Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for its first group of inductees. For an application, or more information, visit www.tennradiohalloffame. org.
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The Smoky Mountain Harmony Show Chorus will celebrate our armed forces with its “Until Everyone Comes Home: A Salute to the USO� concert on Saturday, Aug. 20. The chorus will perform at the Pellissippi State Clayton Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. The show will also include special guest performances by Dream, an award-winning quartet, and the Sound of Tennessee, the former Dixie District Championship men’s chorus. Tickets are $12 for general admission and $10 for seniors and students. Armed Forces personnel will be admitted for free. Tickets are available at the door or in advance from Judy Linn at 966-8690.
KSO kicks off new season The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra’s new season will begin Tuesday, Sept. 6, and will include the Masterworks, Pops and Chamber series, the Family Concert Series and the annual Clayton Holiday Concerts. Info: 291-3310 or visit www. knoxvillesymphony.com.
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July transfers lag July, historically one of the strongest months for real estate activity, actually produced fewer property sales than the month
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realestatereport of June. For the month that ended Friday, July 29, there were 632 land transfers in the county, representing a total property value of $147.5 million. This was a decrease in activity from last month which saw 711 land sales, reaching an aggregate value of $172 million. When compared to July of 2010, last month actually measured up fairly well. In July of last year, 676 properties sold, but the total value of land transferred was $138 million – nearly $10 million less than this July. It should be noted that July had only 20 business days due to the way the weekends fell and the Fourth of July holiday.
The lending markets were where the largest difference was noted between this July and last. This year there was $184 million loaned against property in Knox County in July, compared to $228 million in July 2010. Also by comparison, June 2011 saw about $220 million loaned. The downward trend in mortgage refinancing and home equity loans seems to indicate the strongest drag on the market as a whole. The largest transfer of the month was for a 2.37 acre commercial parcel located in the Turkey Creek complex. The property sold to Apple Ten SPE Knoxville II for $15 million. The financing for the sale was also the largest mortgage transaction of the month, coming in at $7.4 million. After seven months in the books, 2011 continues to see both the real estate and lending markets struggle. However, they seem to be more in a holding pattern than a steep decline, perhaps indicating hope that the proverbial “bottom” has been reached.
Entrepreneur class Knoxville Area Urban League will hold a course for business entrepreneurs Tuesday evenings Sept. 13 through Nov. 15. Course topics will include identifying the competition, marketing, how to pay sales tax and more. Cost is $40. Class size is limited. Early registration is encouraged. Sponsored by Suntrust and SCORE. Info: Felix Harris, 524-5511.
The Halls Business and Professional Association brought breakfast and supplies to returning teachers and staff members at six area schools (Copper Ridge, Brickey-McCloud, Adrian Burnett, Halls Elementary, Halls Middle and Halls High) last Thursday. Getting things packed at Halls High are volunteers and Halls B&P members Karen Hurley, Patrick Abbott, Sue Walker, Pam Jordan, Ernie Joyner, Sandy Cates, Bob Crye and Sue T. Walker. Photo by Jake Mabe
Patel joins Changas dental practice Payal Patel, D.M.D., recently joined the practice at the dental offices of Dr. George Changas. The office is located at 7109 Afton Drive and Patel is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office is currently accepting new patients. Info: 922-2101.
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Big KnoxVenture Race Big Brothers Big Sister is gearing up for the third annual “Big KnoxVenture Race” presented by Pilot on Saturday, Sept. 24, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Square Room on Market Square. Teams of two to four people will complete challenges along a race course through downtown. All proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters. Info: www. knoxventure.org.
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the buzz on the street Mitch Steenrod, CFO and senior vice president of Pilot Flying J and current board chair of the Knoxville Chamber, welcomes guests to the festivities on Market Square. At right are the Chamber’s president and CEO Mike Edwards, Knoxville Mayor Daniel Brown and Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett. Photos by S. Clark
Knox Chamber celebrates win By Sandra Clark Mike Edwards, president and CEO of the Knoxville Chamber, said he’s never seen a great city without a great Chamber. Edwards, his staff and several Chamber members gathered on Market Square last week to celebrate winning the Chamber of the Year award, presented by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives. The award was presented earlier this month in Los Angeles. “The fact that the Chamber of the Year award is judged and selected by chamber professionals from across the country adds to its prestige,” said Edwards in a prepared statement. “Industry peers have an understanding of the work the Knoxville Chamber does, and an appreciation for the innovative products and services that we have developed over the past few years.” He said Knoxville would not have won without “the best members, the best board of directors and the best staff.” Knoxville Chamber has the tools to help every company grow, he said. The award recognizes the top chambers in the nation for organizational excellence including finances, member services, communications and engagement of volunteers, and by making an impact on key community priorities. Board chair Mitch Steenrod acknowledged his predecessor, Michael Strickland, and cited the Chamber’s 2,000 members and leadership in cre-
Lisa Duncan, executive director of the Dogwood Arts Festival, greets Chamber senior vice president of membership Mark Field and his wife, Vickie Field. ating the Education Information Management System adopted by Knox County Schools. The Chamber established a new vision for the organization and the community in 2009. To accomplish the goal of making Knoxville “America’s Best Business Address,” the Chamber’s board developed a new strategic plan. As a result, the Chamber has become a vocal advocate on issues important to the business community and the economic success of the region, and is much more aggressive in the delivery of services to members. New products and services include Chamber Member MD, Chamber Member Rx and iKnowKnoxville.com/.
Slamdot simplifies the web By Wendy Smith This month marks the 20th anniversary of the world’s first website, which, naturally, explained the purpose of the World Wide Web. Even after two decades, the process of creating an effective website is still mysterious to many business owners, says Slamdot founder Sean Christman. Just like your mother told you, it’s what’s inside that counts. A website’s content and code are more important than its appearance, he says. They make a site pop up when key words are typed into a search engine. “The way it looks is just the polish.” Christman has learned almost
everything he knows on the job. He began writing software at age 11 and got his first job in the computer industry at 17. He’s always had big plans, and none of them involved higher education. He founded Slamdot six years ago with wife Elizabeth and childhood friend Daniel Monday. It began as a webhosting service and then began offering website design as a way to gain webhosting customers. That has turned out to be Slamdot’s bread and butter. The company opened a retail site on the 100 block of Gay Street two years ago, and the concept has worked well. It’s like shopping at Best Buy, Christman says. A display at the front of the store
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This month Exhibits by the Arts and Culture Alliance at the Emporium Center on Gay Street: ■ “Painted Memories” by the O’Connor Senior Center Painters ■ “A Day in the Life: Observations and Obsessions” by Diana Rogers.
David Moon says he often disagrees with Shopper columnist Betty Bean as a matter of principle, but he’s never found her to be inaccurate. Meanwhile, anonymous bloggers are accusing Bean of recruiting Charlie Thomas to run for City Council. Talk about shooting the messenger. Calvin Whitaker, a former banker who now runs the city’s Community Development’s Housing Rehab for Homeowners program, has worked through his waiting list. Whitaker has federal grants and low interest loans to help low-to-moderate income homeowners significantly improve or even replace their home. Info: 215-2120 or www. cityofknoxville.org/ development/. Allison Williams will teach traditional Appalachian Dance on each second Thursday starting Sept. 8 at the Laurel Theater. Lessons for beginners are at 7:30 p.m. and the dance starts at 8. Dust off them dancin’ shoes!
Exhibits will run through Friday, Aug. 26. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Info: 523-7543 or visit www. knoxalliance.com. Exhibits at the Art Market Gallery on Gay Street: ■ “Who, What, Where in East Tennessee,” through Sunday, Aug. 21 (in conjunction with 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). 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.
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. ■ Adam Burrows and The 1861 Project with Thomm Jutz, Monday, Aug. 15. ■ Josh Oliver with Hey OK Fantastic, Tuesday, Aug. 16. ■ JP and The Gilberts with Rob Russell, Wednesday, Aug. 17. ■ Ten Cent Poetry and Alex Krug Trio, Thursday, Aug. 18. ■ Johnson’s Crossroad and The Tillers, Friday, Aug. 19. ■ Granville Automatic and Reagan Boggs, Saturday, Aug. 20.
to leave the store with something tangible. The bright and airy space is decorated with blue and green dots, and employees dress comfortably in shorts and tennis shoes. The atmosphere is meant to relax customers while educating them about how the Internet can be used to grow their business. “A lot of what we do is taking the mystery out of websites,” Christman says. Websites should be viewed as a 24-hour, seven-day-per-week verSlamdot founder and CEO Sean sion of a company. If a website is doing its job, it will answer any quesChristman. Photo by Wendy Smith tion a customer might have. It should features rows of what look like act as a funnel that lets only serious software boxes that say “Startup” customers through, he says. or “Business.” The empty boxes If websites are mysterious, soare actually brochures for two of cial media can be completely bafSlamdot’s most popular website fling to the small business owners packages. They allow customers who are Slamdot’s primary clients.
Christman offers advice on how to utilize Twitter and Facebook during monthly SlamCamp classes. By tweeting or blogging about behind-the-scenes activity, he says, business owners are humanized, and relationships with customers are strengthened. Slamdot’s approach of offering affordable website packages works, says Christman, but it is constantly challenged by rivals. Competition in the Knoxville market is particularly fierce, and the store is sometimes visited by spies who want to steal a peek at how the business is run. They usually give themselves away with their use of technical jargon, he says. It’s frustrating, but he thinks Slamdot offers something that no one else can duplicate. “You can’t mimic customer service.”
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August 15, 2011
NEWS FROM FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Fort Sanders delivers fast-ER emergency treatment Nobody likes to sit in an emergency room for hours, waiting to see a doctor. But at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, most patients are seen quickly in the Emergency Department thanks to a process the staff calls “Pull-to-Full,� implemented about 18 months ago. Simply put, the hospital staff pulls all waiting patients from the lobby into any available bed in the Emergency Department (ED), until it’s full. There, in the comfort of a private room, nurses evaluate each patient and get them ready to see a doctor. “We feel like being in a room is safer for the patients and certainly helps them be seen quicker,� explains Dr. Erik Petersen, Fort Sanders Regional Emergency Depart-
“We’re always doing something to improve the patient experience.â€? – Dr. Erik Petersen, Fort Sanders ER ment Medical Director. “If they’re having more pain or something gets worse, they have a call light for the nurse when they’re in a room, rather than the lobby.â€? The new process eliminates waiting in the lobby for most patients. If all the beds are full, nurses pull back the patients who are most ill ďŹ rst. Perhaps because of its quick service, the ED at Fort Sanders Regional has seen an increase in patient volumes. “We’ve been so busy. We set a record number of visits for July,â€? says Emergency Department Manager Benny Lucas. “We must be doing something right. There are times when patients do have to wait, in the afternoons or late evenings, but we do everything we possibly can to get you in a room quickly.â€? The Emergency Department has Courtesy Ambassadors, staff who check on patients and their families, assuring that patient’s comfort needs are met. The ED also has a
dedicated staff member on duty to expedite the discharge process once the patient has been treated. “It’s good for customer service; more importantly, it’s better for patients’ health and safety,â€? says Lucas of the new processes. “Having to come to the emergency room is a stressful experience for people and their families. But, if you know you’ll be treated quickly, it can signiďŹ cantly reduce your anxiety and improve your overall experience.â€? In the hospital’s most recent quarterly report, patients ranked Fort Sanders Regional’s Emergency Department in the top 20 percent nationwide in customer service. And Fort Sanders Regional has one of the
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explains Dr. Petersen. Ultimately, when patients know their visit to the ED is going to be efďŹ cient, they’re more likely to get the medical care they need. “If patients perceive that they’re going to wait in the lobby for hours, they tend to put off coming to the Emergency Roomâ€? comments Lucas. “But if you know you’re going to get in quickly and receive excellent care, you’re more likely to go. Fort Sanders has a great emergency department. Our goal is excellence every time.â€? For more information about the Fort Sanders Emergency Department, phone (865) 673-FORT (3678).
Thompson Cancer Survival Center “nails� cancer with fundraiser
Health tip:
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shortest “door-to-doctor� times in the area. “We work very hard as a department to try to do better at patient satisfaction, making the patients feel better while they’re here,� says Dr. Petersen. “Not just better from a medical standpoint, but more comfortable while they’re here too. We’re always trying to do something to improve the patient experience.� The new processes were developed with input from the entire Fort Sanders staff of nurses, doctors, technical and administrative personnel. “It took buy-in from everyone, and there is no way we could do it without the exceptional nurses and staff we have and their belief in our system,�
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Early detection is key to surviving cancer, and this August, Thompson Cancer Survival Center is hosting a fundraiser to help ensure that more medicallyunderserved individuals in our community have the opportunity to learn their risk factors and undergo appropriate cancer screenings. “Being a Stage IV colorectal cancer survivor, I know how important screenings and awareness are,� says Knoxville resident Michelle Henry. “Polish for a Purpose not only raises awareness, it also provides an easy and affordable way for people in our community to contribute and show their support. I certainly look forward to putting my feet
up for a little pampering in support of the effort.� The fundraiser, which takes place at area salons during the entire month of August, seeks a $5 donation from customers having a manicure or pedicure. “Since you’re going to have a polish, make it count for someone in need,� says Henry. “Your donation could help someone less fortunate undergo a screening that just might save their life. This August, polish for a purpose!� For more information on this fundraiser and participating salons, visit www. thompsoncancer.com/ polish or call (865) 541-4500.
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Finally … Knoxville is for the dogs In the newest issue of Dog Fancy magazine due out later this month, Ktown has scored major points with readers for its dog-friendly attitude. In fact, it’s been named the most dog-friendly city in the Southeast.
Sara Barrett
Critter Tales Since I have always wanted to give an Oscar speech, I will volunteer to give credit where it’s due. Several, if not a lot, of restaurant owners in the Knoxville area have
outdone themselves in the in the grass. All over the animal-loving decityy tonight, there partment by invitare itar yardless dogs ing dogs to dinee resting after an on the outdoor energetic run at the park patio with their with their families. friends. Can you imagine how Lastly, I hope w much more fun Knoxville will un K dinner will be, have earned this hav now that you can honor partly bean hon cause of the tiretake a date to o ca lessly dedicated dinner who iss le actually a good rescue groups in r listener? the area. With all of the adorNot only able animals has Knoxville out there who opened up are homeless, its patios to why on earth our pets, but would you now our best Knoxville takes first place pay somefriends also when it comes to dogs. one to breed have their more? own parks to romp and play in without worry of Info: www.mostpet trampling someone’s picnic friendlycommunity.com
Although 2-year-old shepherd mix Pup-Pup looks like he is all ears, he also has quite a heart. This gentle boy was pretty shy upon arrival at Young-Williams Animal Center, but he has blossomed as he has settled in. Pup-Pup enjoys leash walks and getting special attention from volunteers. He is available for adoption at YoungWilliams Animal Village, 6400 Kingston Pike. Hours there are noon to 6 p.m. daily. See all of the center’s adoptable animals at www.knoxpets.org.
Mayor to host senior appreciation picnic Knox County mayor Tim Burchett will host the 5th annual Healthy Living Senior Appreciation Picnic at Tommy Schumpert Park 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26. The picnic will include barbecue lunch and sides, live music and a mini health fair. All Knox County senior adults are invited. The mini health fair will include free blood pressure checks, information on estate planning and senior health and fitness education. The event is free but seniors planning on attending are asked to call 215-4007 by Wednesday, Aug. 17, to RSVP.
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HEALTH NOTES ■ A monthly series for those effected by autism will begin 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, at Lawson McGhee Library. The three authors of “I Might Be …You” – a parent, a woman diagnosed with autism and a practitioner – will discuss their individual views of autism. Free admission. Info: 215-8767. ■ Mercy’s Red Hot Mamas will meet 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at the Foundry at the World’s Fair Park. Featured speaker will be Mary Chris Testerman, M.D. Deadline to register is Tuesday, Aug. 23. Info: www.mercy.com or 632-5200. ■ Cancer survivor support groups, Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings and Tuesday evenings, at the Wellness Community, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Support groups for cancer caregivers, Monday evenings. Cancer family bereavement group is Thursday evenings. Info: 546-4661.
Arthritis has always been one of those words associated mainly with older adults. As we age, our bodies begin to get stiff, we move more slowly and everyday activities become more difficult. One day almost 10 years ago, that nasty word crept into my world and changed how things worked.
Ruth White
My daughter, Caroline, was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis when she was in the 2nd grade. She had difficulty opening doors and soda bottles, but we just assumed it was because she was a small child. We dismissed the fact that she could practically fall asleep standing up because her Papaw could sleep sitting at the kitchen table. Once the doctor uttered the words “juvenile rheumatoid arthritis” during her exam, I shut down and quit listening. Having arthritis isn’t the end of the world; it just requires adjustments in how a person functions. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects 1.3 million people, most commonly between the ages of 30-50. The cause is unknown but the symptoms are not. Individuals with RA often experience stiffness, pain and swelling in the joints – usually the smaller ones, including the hands, wrists and feet. It is a progressive disease that can cause permanent damage to joints if not diagnosed and treated early. Arthritis impacts daily activities for individuals, but adjustments in schedules can often help. People with RA usually experience stiffness and swelling in joints in the morning and may require extra time preparing for their
Family nurse practitioner Emily Mathis discusses the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis with guests at the Halls Senior Center. Photo by Ruth White
day. Fatigue is often associated with arthritis and taking breaks or resting is necessary to regain energy. Exercise is important for arthritis sufferers. Moderate activity on a regular basis can help increase flexibility and stamina, strengthen muscles around the joints and decrease fatigue. A good balance of rest and exercise is important for RA patients. Other steps to take to ease the pain of arthritis include eating a balanced diet, protecting joints, using assistive devices (to open jars, grasp objects) and reducing stress when possible. Different medications are often prescribed to help ease stiffness and swelling and other medications can help reduce and often stop joint damage. Maintaining open dialogue with your medical professional is important for monitoring progression of the disease,
progress and additional risks associated with RA. There is no cure for RA, but the American College of Rheumatology’s goals for managing the disease are to reduce pain, control joint damage and control loss of function. Caroline has been in remission for more than five years. She has been a cheerleader through middle school and high school. When I see her tumble and cheer, I often forget that she once suffered so much pain in her hands and feet. We were fortunate to have received diagnosis and treatment at an early age. The medicines and treatment by her doctor, plus many prayers from friends and family, have helped her live a life filled with wonderful experiences. For more information on rheumatoid arthritis, check out www.RA.com or the Arthritis Foundation website at www.arthritis.org.
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Appx. 8000 SF Ofc/Whse Houses - Unfurnished 74 All brick, Selling to settle partnership. 865-679-6918. 1 BR, Washer, dryer, stove, refrig., DW, East Knox, $450/mo Office Space - Rent 65 $200 DD. Call 865216-0903 after 5pm. 3BR 1 1/2 BA DR, den 3216 Lineback Rd No pets. Non smoke $1,000/mo. 584-1688 3 BR, 1 ba, hdwd flrs, W/D conn, cent h/a, $500+dep. 1621 Dora & 1711 Texas. 865-455-4384 ***Web ID# 837788*** 428 SHELBYVILLE RD. near schools. 2500 SF, 4BR, 3.5BA, fnsh bsmt. patio, fncd by 2 car gar, scrn'd sun rm. No pets. $1500/mo. 270-933-6626.
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FORD Taurus GL 1992, cold AC, new tires, 58K mi, exc cond, $1950. 865-577-3486
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LOVING HOME ENFOR RENT: EAST Alterations/Sewing 303 VIRONMENT has 225 Knox, Ellistown Rd. Garage Sales sev eral openings horse barn & for infan ts - 3- yrALTERATIONS Restaurant 118 Great 5 acres pasture. 6841 EAST BEELER RD. olds. Refs av ail BY FAITH $550/mo. 924-0484 on req. 922-9455 Variety of good, clean FORD RANGER PU, Men women, children. KITTS CAFÉ now 1995, 4 cyl., runs items. Fri/Sat, Aug 19 Custom-tailored hiring. No phone great, 98,000 orig mi clothes for ladies of all & 20, 8am-2pm. 144 calls, apply in Pet Services Cleaning 318 $3,200. 865-671-2092 sizes plus kids! peron at 4620 Children's Shop, Sum- ***Web ID# 838664*** Faith Koker 938-1041 Greenway Drive, mer Clearance, QualA+ CLEANING BY GAIL 8am 11 ity used clothes NB- GMC SIERRA 1999, Dependable, trustworPET GROOMING 2WD, 3/4 ton, ext 10, maternity clothes thy, exp'd. Call 368Attorney 306 SHOP, wait or drop cab, 68k orig. mi, Dogs 141 off. Andersonville S-Plus sizes, strollers, $8,950. 865-977-9398 9649 for free est. furniture & toys. LoPike, Halls. 925-3154. cated in the Halls Cen- ***Web ID# 840575*** Basset Hound puppies, ter behind the coin Contracting / Gen. 320 AKC reg, parents on laundry, open Tuessite, $400 each. 9314 Wheel Drive 258 Sat. 925-3226 212-8914; 931-212-3224 Free Pets BLDG REPAIR & 145 ***Web ID# 840068*** MAINT. Lic'd/ins'd, PERMANENT BOOTH GMC 2007 crew cab, comm/res, metal SPACE in Knoxville 4x4, LT, red, Z71, 49K BICHON FRISE roofs, concrete, ** ADOPT! * * trader's mall. $150/mo. mi., loaded, nice! puppies, AKC, bobcat, masonry, includes internet ads, "$18,900" 865-679-6057. $600-$750. VS, MC Looking for a lost pet or a new doors, stucco resales & deliv. We man ***Web ID# 839124*** accepted. 865-617-4645 one? Visit Young-Williams pair, ret. walls, etc. your booth! Rick at ***Web ID# 837490*** 30 yrs exp! 250-0496 JEEP CJ8 1983 Animal Center, the official knoxtradersmall.com Scrambler, total frameBORDER COLLIE shelter for the City of Puppies, 6 wks, Knoxville & Knox County: YARD SALE, 7705 off restoration, $15,000 Electrical 323 obo. 865-389-1891. Bellchase Ln in $125-$150. 5 males. 3201 Division St. Knoxville. Emory Chase s/d off Call 865-680-4750 www.knoxpets.org E. Emory Rd. ThuVOL Elect ric ***Web ID# 837921*** 261 Fri, Aug 18 & 19, 8a- Sport Utility * * * * * * * * I ns tal l ati on BORDER COLLIE ? Baby & adult Repair puppies. M & F, 1st clothes, HH items, FORD EXPEDITION Maintenance shots & wormed. Farmer’s Market 150 movies, holiday 2007 Ltd. 4x4, blk, Service Up$250/ea. 865-216-0284 decorations, basketlthr, all pwr, DVD, grades or 865-216-4041 ball goal, lots more! S/R, clean 72.5K mi 750 laying ***Web ID# 837941*** OVER Cab l e $26.5K/bo. 865-548-2908 hens, many breeds, P h on e L i n es ***Web ID# 838596*** the best eggs will CHIHUAHUA PUP, 232 S ma l l j o b s come from your Boats Motors APR reg, vet chk'd, Merc. Mountaineer 2003, backyard flock. welco me. dewormed. $250. 865premier pkg, AWD, Also meat chickens BRYANT BBI180 bow License d/Ins ured 247-4964/865-773-6012 V8, clean, 88K mi, rider 1991, gar. & turkeys. Wisner O f c : 9 4 5 -3 05 4 ***Web ID# 838706*** $9500 obo. 865-567-2789 kept, life vests, skis Farms, 865-397-2512 Cell: 705-6357 knee board all incl. RANGE ROVER 2000 Dachshunds, Mini, Vortec V6 mtr., AKC, 6 wks, 1st shots, You pick Peaches 4WD, all opts. bimini top, Killer dewormed, 3M & 3F Yellow Freestone $1 lb. $6,990 obo. Stereo. $6000 obo. Call for availability $350. 865-223-7162 865-599-5192 865-573-2655. Black Oak Farms ***Web ID# 837762*** 7235 Corryton Rd. ***Web ID# 840747*** Corryton, TN 37721 DACHSHUNDS, Mini, Imports 262 CHAPARRAL 2002 865-687-6900 CKC, 6 wks., $250 & 232 Sunesta, Volvo $300. 2 males, 1 yr., Penta 5.0 O/B, tandem HONDA ACCORD SE, $250. 423-365-9591. 4 dr, 4 cyl, AT, Building Materials 188 axle easy load trailer, 2000, ***Web ID# 838761*** gar. kept, high mi. Located on Tellico Lake. Runs great. Sharp ENGLISH BULLDOG Lots new this season 16X8 INSULATED car! $3,000. 423-341Call for details, condition puppies, AKC, 1st GARAGE DOOR 3012, 865-828-3379 of boat & engine, A+. shots, wormed, vet ckd, no opener, $450. guaranteed, 8 wks, $18,000 obo. 865-657-9242 LEXUS LS430 2006, Call 865-966-5483. ***Web ID# 838529*** 48K mi, extra clean, $1600. 931-200-1662 loaded, new tires, slvr ENGLISH BULLDOG Music Instruments 198 Floating Cottage metallic, non-smkr., puppies, excep46x16, HS, Norris 865-679-4721. tional quality, $1200 Lake, must sell, $30k/ $27,900. ***Web ID# 837670*** & up. 865-405-5472 obo. 865-389-4552 ^ ***Web ID# 838417*** ***Web ID# 825877***
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G3 – Bass boat, 17’-6”, ‘06 w/ lifetime warr, Yamaha 50-hp motor, ‘08 w/ 2-yr. warr, Minn Kota trolling mtr; Pedestal & bench seats, aerated live well, and accessories. Garage kept, excel. cond. $10,500 firm. Ph. 865-310-3059. ***Web ID# 836995*** HOUSE BOAT / Utopia 2003, 40x16' - sleeps 5 - full bath, 2004 -115 4 stroke outboard, 3000 watt Yamaha generator. $25,000. Call 865-687-6864.
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Havanese Pups, AKC, CAMPERS WANTED rare toy breed, non DOWNSIZING! Beautiful We buy travel trailers, tables & lamps, call for shed, full health guar. 5th Wheels, Motor $600. 865-435-4487 info & prices. Also dinhomes & Pop-Up ing room table w/4 ***Web ID# 840784*** Campers. Will pay chairs $50. 688-7754 cash. 423-504-8036 LAB pups AKC yellow FOR SALE: Recliner 1st shots, wormed. $40. Table & 6 Motor Homes Parents on site. 237 chairs $75. Sewing $250. 865-232-2909 machine $75. Dog ***Web ID# 838580*** Newmar Dutchstar house $20. Porch 1994 DSL Pusher, Pit Bull bully puppies, swing $40. ChristPurple Ribbon, UKC mas tree $30. Cash Cummins 235, Allison reg. 423-489-1442 or only. 9010 Ander- 6 spd, 6.5 KW gen set, 606-273-4152. sonville Pike, Powell 2 TV's, 2 satellite rec. Surround snd, 1000 ***Web ID# 839504*** watt inverter. Exc KING SZ. sectional cond. Must see! waveless waterbed, Poodle, Toy black F $200. 5 pc. cherry Selling due to health. & Malti Poo F, all $24K. 865-691-8523 rice BR Suit, $900 shots, CKC reg, $250 ***Web ID# 837753*** obo. 865-690-6872. ea. 865-951-1320
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AIR CONDITIONING MAINT. & REPAIR Also plumbing, elect., appliances. Apts or homes. 7-day svc, low prices! 368-1668
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UPRIGHT FENCING, all types, free estimates. Licensed & insured. When you want the job done right, call 689-1020.
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TRACTOR BACKHOE DUM PTRUCK HI-LIFT
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235 miles.................. '08 Ford$33,150 Edge SEL, leather, roof, loaded, 1 owner, R1105 .................$22,900
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MAC THE PLUMBER 806-5521 MIKE DARDEN LICENSED PLUMBER 922-775 8
BOBBY'S LAWN SVC Mowing, trimming, mulching, leaf & debris removal, gutter cleaning, odd jobs. 1-time or contract. Lic'd/Ins'd 363-7379 COOPER'S BUDGET LAWN CARE. Cheaper than the rest, but still the best. Aeration, mulching, mowing, trimming, fertilizing, overseeding, etc. Dependable, free estimates. 384-5039.
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LANDSCAPING MGMT Design, install, mulch, small tree/shrub work, weeding, bed renewal, debri clean-up. Free estimates, 25 yrs exp! Mark Lusby 679-9848
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BREEDEN'S TREE SERVICE
Licensed General Contractor Restoration, remodeling, additions, kitchens, bathrooms, decks, sunrooms, garages, etc. Residential & commercial, free estimates. 922-8804, Herman Love.
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3729 Cunningham Rd.
Every Friday 9am - Noon • Ages 3-5
Missy Phillips Real Estate Broker
Sept 5
First Day for Students
Sept. 23, Oct. 13 & 14, Nov. 25, Dec. 27, 28 & 29, Jan. 16, Feb. 20, March 21, 22 & 23 and April 6 & 9
6729 Pleasant Ridge Rd., Knoxville
First Day for Students (1/2 day for students)
Jan 9
Bring your children for Day Camp:
Brian Phillips Auctioneer/Realtor
Aug 15
922-7542 When Knox Co. Schools are closed... KNOXVILLE TWISTERS CHEER & TUMBLING is OPEN!
POWELL AUCTION & REALTY, LLC
for upcoming auctions and real estate listings!
938-3403 • 992-1100
A-1 FINCHUM Heating & Cooling, Inc. 947-4267 24 hours a day • 7 days a week “Our family serving your family”
McManus Auto Sales BUY • SELL • TRADE See Jim! 6404 Maynardville Highway in Halls
See Brad!
281-2278 www.McManusAutoSales.com 2006 Nissan Frontier King Cab 5-speed, 4 cyl, 75k .........................................................................
2006 Ford Fusion SE Loaded, new tires, 80k ....................................................................
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT Stow & Go, loaded ..........................................................................
$11,900 $11,900
$10,900
2004 Chev Pickup Silverado Ex-Cab
$9,950
4th door, extra clean ...........................................................................
2004 Ford Escape V-6, 2WD, loaded ..............................................................................
CALL FOR PRICES & TIMES
$8,950
2002 Nissan Maxima SE Loaded, 112k.......................................................................................
1999 Ford F150 4x4
6808 Maynardville Pike (Halls Crossing Shopping Center) 377-3783 • www.KnoxvilleTwisters.com
5-speed, air, long bed........................................................................
Convertible, V-8 ..................................................................................
PAWS & CLAWS
FOR ALL YOUR NEW OR USED CAR AND TRUCK NEEDS!
SALES SERVICE PARTS QUICK LANE 2026 N. Charles Seivers Blvd. • Clinton, TN 37716
457-0704 or 1-800-579-4561 www.rayvarnerford.com
$4,950
1984 1/2 Ford Mustang GT 350
Cheryl’s
$7,950
$7,950
Early drop-off s & late pick-ups available
Professional Groo Grooming & Boarding by appointment
Indoor/Outdoor Runs Climate Control Play Yard Loving Caring Staff 1975 Cunningham Road 281-0211 Taking boarding reservations for Thanksgiving & Christmas!
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Quality Cabins Playhouses Bridges Picnic Tables Planters Wishing Wells Arbors Swing Sets
Buildings and Carports of all sizes. A wide variety of colors are available.
Call us or come see us before you buy! Authorized dealer for UltraBuilt Play Systems
7600 Maynardville Hwy • Knoxville, TN 37938 922-4770 7600 Maynardville Hwy • 922-4770