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BUZZ Name change for Kenton Page Fountain City Pharmacy has replaced The Medicine Shoppe as Kenton Page has given up the franchise he’s held for many years. “It’s mainly a new sign,” he says. “Customers won’t notice.”

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Robledo to speak Patricia Ines Robledo, the city’s liaison with the business community, will speak to the Fountain City Business and Professional Association at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, at the fellowship hall of Central Baptist Church. Lunch is $10, first come, first served.

Halls cleanup set for April 18 The Halls Crossroads Women’s League will hold a litter pick-up, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18. Registration will be held at the HCWL Closet at the corner of Maynardville Pike and Cunningham Road. Parking will be available behind the building. Gloves, bags and water will be provided. Community service hour forms will be available for students. Info: Annette, 922-9637.

Learning to lead Central’s leaders challenge students, community By Sandra Clark Central High School principal Michael Reynolds says it’s a new day at Central and hopefully in Fountain City as well. “This is a community. We need everybody to stand up and make Central strong again,” said Reynolds. He spoke last week at the North Knox Rotary Club at Litton’s. Reynolds is starting over at Central after 10 years as head principal at Farragut High School and another 10 years as principal at Fulton High. His wife, Sallee Reynolds, is head principal at Hardin Valley Academy and a former assistant principal at Central. “Kids will rise up to meet high expectations,” he said. “The one thing they need is hope. Our young people need to learn how to lead.” He talked of George Washington heading a major surveying project at age 16 and Admiral David Glasgow Farragut captaining his first ship at age 13. “The strongest leader I know wasn’t afraid to bend his knee and wash the feet of others,” said

Central High School principal Michael Reynolds (at right), assistant principal and athletic director J.D. Lambert (seated) and head football coach Bryson Rosser Photo by S. Clark

Reynolds. “We need people who want to do what is right, not what is easy.” Reynolds said he was amazed at the “number of great kids and teachers that no one knows about” at Central. “A high school is the very heartbeat of a community. It’s critical we come together.”

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By Ruth White Lori Tucker shared her faith and a lot about her personal life when she spoke on Good Friday to the annual community prayer breakfast, sponsored by the Halls Business and Professional Association. Tucker, a longtime WATE-TV news anchor, shared her plans for Easter, which included at-

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tending sunrise services at Middlesettlement United Methodist Church, breakfast prepared by her husband and visiting with her dad, who traveled here from Arkansas. One tradition in her home is making Easter baskets for the girls, now ages 25 and 28. “They have become more expensive, but I still enjoy making them every year,” she said. She shared her first memory of receiving an Easter basket, when she was 3. “In the basket was a Beatles 45. My parents were so cool.”

When she was planning the menu for the day, her husband, Steve, decided to make breakfast (complete with chocolate gravy) and informed Lori that he would take care of it for her. “When Steve told me that he would be in charge of breakfast, it reminded me of our Heavenly Father being in charge of our lives.” That is one of many reasons Tucker feels blessed. Through her life, Tucker has learned important lessons such as loving through pain, being committed to family and being as positive as she can be every day.

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Someone’s right, someone’s wrong Texas paid $1.75 million to get rid of basketball coach Rick Barnes. Tennessee snapped him up before the ink on the check was dry. We’ll find out later to what degree Barnes is re-energized. That will eventually determine which athletic director was correct, crusty and disgruntled Steve Patterson or alert, determined and sometimes crusty Dave Hart.

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Reynolds said Central offers 14 Advanced Placement courses and more than 200 kids will take AP tests this year. “Last year, Central’s English scores were the highest in Knox County.” J.D. Lambert, a former teacher and coach at Central, is now the athletic director and assistant

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Cumberland Avenue Project worries property owners By Betty Bean Mayor Madeline Rogero is moving forward with a plan to drastically alter Cumberland Avenue, even as the project doubled in price and property owners raised objections. With a compliant City Council, Rogero flipped $10 million from a project to widen a portion of Washington Pike to the Cumberland Avenue project after nobody bid initially and the second bid came in at $25 million. The idea is to make “The Strip” more bike and pedestrian friendly by restricting curb cuts and cutting traffic from four lanes to two with a grassy median. How do the folks who earn a living on The Strip feel about this? Joe Burger and his family moved to Knoxville after he bought five McDonald’s restaurants from the Litton Cochran family in 2007, the same year that the Cumberland Avenue redevelopment project hit

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berland Ave. after consulting with city officials. He was told that Cumberland would end up with three lanes – one eastbound, one westbound plus a turn lane. He figured he could survive. But after he reopened in October 2011, he learned that the project’s design had changed yet again. The turn lane would be a median, allowing left turns only at selected intersections. Project manager Anne Wallace said the first plan called for no curb cuts at all. “This was not well received and McDonald’s owner Joe Burger and Cumberland Avenue Project man- was very expensive, since we’d be ager Anne Wallace at a meeting of literally buying businesses, so we the Cumberland Avenue Merchants stepped back and decided on a median rather than a center turn lane.” Association Photo by Betty Bean If he’d known how the plan would end up, Burger said he the drawing board. doubts he would have gone forward In 2011, Burger spent $1.5 mil- with building a new building. lion tearing down and replacing “They changed the game on us. the old McDonald’s at 1720 Cum- Seventy percent of our business is

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Brenda Hamilton in the classroom at Fountain City Art Center, where her paintings for her book, “The Magic Lake,” are on display. Above her head is a self-portrait as a child eating her favorite food, a fried pie from P.D.’s Grill at Norris Dam Marina.

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Hamilton painted herself in her little boat she dragged from the waters of Norris, after her dad helped her rehabilitate it and allowed her to paddle around by herself. The text for this image says, “Soon she was discovering her very own secret places of enchantment …”

Brenda Hamilton has come home. “I can’t describe how good it is to be back here,” she says. When married with three children she lived in Covington, a small town in West Tennessee. She has six grandchildren who live in Nashville. At this stage of her life, Hamilton is remembering her own childhood summers spent with her family on Norris Lake. This was in the ’40s and ’50s when she, her parents and her two sisters and little brother “had the lake to ourselves.” She says her dad, Sam Hamilton, inherited some money as a young adult and, being a fun-loving guy, used it to enhance his love of the water. He went to Cypress Gardens in Florida and learned to water ski. He built a “boat house” and

kept it in the water by Norris Dam Marina. He bought a ski boat. And the family left Fountain City every summer to spend it on the water. Her grandfather, Dr. Samuel Barton Hamilton, escaped a hardscrabble life on a farm in Union County by becoming a very successful dentist. He had a dental clinic on Gay Street in downtown Knoxville. “He was a fabulous musician, too, and played for WNOX way back when,” says Brenda. “But sadly, he died young.”

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Bryson Rosser, secondyear head football coach, works with all students as a ninth- and 10th-grade intervention teacher. “We focus on what kids can do, not what they can’t do,” he said. Rosser comes from a family of educators. Both his parents and his sister are teachers. He played college football as a quarterback at Tennessee State. He leads a 30-minute study hall before each football practice. He said the team, which went 5-5 and

made the playoffs last year, has 20 seniors, 18 juniors and 12 sophomores coming back this fall. “Winning gets contagious,” said Rosser. “Our goal this year is to win a playoff game.” He plans a clinic for youth ages 5-13. “Ours is a football family. My players will be a part of it for as long as they live.” Reynolds ended with an altar call: “I need you to be advocates for us. … And if we can’t get the job done, get someone else.”

Brenda will repeat how lucky she was to have had the kind of upbringing she had. “My parents were in love, and they spent lots of time with us. We had so many healthy adventures growing up. “Every moment on Norris was a treasure in my mind. “I was in Fountain City Art Center one day about six years ago and spotted a painting of Norris Lake by Aurora Harrison Bull. I saw it and wondered if I could paint the scenes of my childhood so I could share those precious memories with my grandchildren. “I soon found Aurora to be a wonderful teacher. I may be her ‘problem student,’ since I had so many images in my mind and no way to express them except to paint them, and I didn’t know how. She has helped me tremendously. “My work is more like folk art, but I finished my story.” She says she’s wondered whatever happened to her family’s boat house. “My mother’s sister was married to Keats Petree, who was a well-known syndicated cartoonist. He painted charming cartoons on the inside of our boat house. So if anyone knows

of it, I’d love to see it again.” Forty paintings hang in the classroom at the art center, each with a few sentences alongside, telling the stories of adventures on the lake. She intends to print a book for each of her grandchildren, and may publish the work. Her Hamilton roots are part of Union County families. She and Betty Bullen are second cousins, and Brenda’s next project will tell her sister’s story about Luttrell. Her sister, Jennifer Calvert, writes about another set of cousins, the Bethel Stowers family. Brenda’s creative outlets don’t stop at art and storytelling. She has developed a learning system for all ages based on the joyful, fearless natural learning style of babies. This new environment is described on her website HamiltonLearningFoundation.org: “Changing the World by Changing the Way We Learn.” Hamilton’s paintings of “The Magic Lake” will continue to hang in the classroom at Fountain City Art Center on Hotel Avenue in Fountain City and will be available for viewing for at least two more weeks.

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Bike summit puts safety in spotlight By Betsy Pickle Outdoor KnoxFest is drawing a crowd before it even starts. The fest takes place Friday-Sunday, April 24-26. But don’t be surprised if you see groups of bicyclists gathering in downtown Knoxville as early as Wednesday, April 22. That’s when the Tennessee Bike Summit, hosted by Bike Walk Knoxville, begins. “We picked the dates of the summit so that we could carry over to the festival,” says Caroline Cooley, president of Bike Walk Knoxville. The summit gets rolling with a 5:30-7 p.m. ride around Knoxville, starting at the Sunsphere and sponsored by Smoky Mountain Wheelmen. A welcome party follows at Scruffy City Hall. The business end starts at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, April 23, at the Knoxville Convention Center, with sessions on infrastructure and policy, advocacy and education, and recreation and development. Local, national and international panelists will lead the sessions. The summit is geared toward “cycling and sustainable-transportation advocates, traffic engineers, planners, public health officials, landscape architects,

researchers, cycling retailers and elected officials,” according to www. tnbikesummit.org. Cooley is happy to have the heavy hitters, but she says the summit will benefit anyone who feels a passion for making streets safer for bicyclists and pedestrians. “Advocates are just ordinary people,” she says. “We’re all volunteers. We’re all just interested citizens. The summit would be an excellent place to start for someone who’s interested in how to get involved.” Cooley is a lifelong cyclist and an advocate since 2001, when she helped form the Bicycle Advisory Committee, which advises the Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization. Bike Walk Knoxville was created in 2012 as the local chapter of Bike Walk Tennessee, which started in 2009. Previous summits have been held in Chattanooga, Memphis and Nashville. Also a member of the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club, Cooley says mountain bikers want “good mountain bike trails, but we also want good on-the-road facilities as well as greenways.” Knoxville is gaining a reputation

as a bicycle-friendly town, especially since City Council passed a Complete Streets ordinance last October. The summit will offer examples of what other cities are doing as well as new designs in bicycle facilities. “Surveys and various studies have shown that there are a lot of people who would like to bike more, but they’re concerned about their safety,” says Cooley. “We won’t get bicycling more mainstream if we don’t improve the actual infrastructure that makes it safe for people to bike.” The summit’s keynote speakers are Gil Penalosa, founder of 8-80 Cities and an international consultant on creating vibrant and healthy communities for all; and Martha Roskowski, director of the Green Lane Project and vice president of local innovation at PeopleForBikes. The summit will end Friday afternoon in time for attendees to join the AMBC-organized, open-to-the-public Bike Scavenger Hunt Ride and Social, 5:30-9 p.m., starting and ending at the Public House, 212 W. Magnolia Ave. Registration is still open at www. tnbikesummit.org. Cost is $85 for both days of sessions and $45 for one day.

Get outside to the classroom By Ruth White If you like barbecue, homemade ice cream, jazz music and pie-eating contests, the Halls Outdoor Classroom celebration is where you need to be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21. The celebration is an opportunity to come out and see the rich learning environment at the outdoor classroom, visit with friends and enjoy good food and kids’ activities. Halls High principal Mark Duff will kick off the celebration with remarks. The popular pieeating contest, sponsored by Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union, is always a highlight of the event. In 2003 there was growing concern about the rate of development occurring in the Beaver Creek Watershed, especially the development of floodplains and resulting environmental consequences. Knox County bought and demolished four houses in the floodplain

Joseph Konvicka and Kerrie Coley show the prize at the Halls Outdoor Classroom celebration.

and, in 2004, the concept for an outdoor classroom on the site was developed. Through the years, a bridge connecting the high school property to the land was built as part of Shamus McGown’s Eagle Scout project, trails were built, an amphitheater was built by Joseph Wessel as his Eagle

Scout project, native plant gardens were installed and many other improvements and renovations were completed. Matt Swindle built a pavilion for the site as part of his Eagle Scout project, and Halls High art classes created tiles to adorn the pavilion poles. Marvin Hammond from

Cumberland Avenue “They said it would be three lanes the entire way. One lane each way and a continuous turn lane. … We all expressed our opinion, and they said this is the way this is going forward. They said TDOT did a study and that’s the safest way to do it,” Burger said. Mike Chase opened the Copper Cellar on Cumberland 40 years ago, and it became the first in what is now a 17-restaurant chain. He is worried about the two-anda-half-year construction period and predicts that many businesses won’t survive. He agrees with Burger’s criticism of restricting left turns and is critical of the city’s lack of action on a long-promised parking garage. Chase also doesn’t like the “form-based” code that has

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produced the Evolve Apartments, a mixed-use development combining student housing and storefront commercial units in the 2000 block that jut out to the sidewalk and appear to be vacant. The city gave Evolve a $200,000 tax break. Bob Monday, property owner leasing to Walgreens and FedEx Kinkos, agrees with Chase and Burger. All three are concerned that left-turning traffic will overwhelm the short turn lanes at the side streets and create bottlenecks. “The stack-up lanes accommodate three-five car lengths, but if you have a big beer truck making a delivery, it would block the lane until it moves. It will be a nightmare in terms of traffic,” Monday said Joe Kirk, owner of Star-

bucks, said the city’s plan will damage taxpaying businesses. “I think it’s a sham,” he said. “Whoever came up with the idea doesn’t have any common sense and has never been in business. It’s the busiest street in Knoxville, so we’re going to reduce the traffic? It’s an insult to our intelligence.” City Council member Nick Pavlis, who represents the Cumberland Avenue Strip, said he understands the property owners’ concerns but says they should have spoken out earlier and louder. He said the aim of the plan is to make Cumberland Avenue “an extension of downtown. People will be coming there for a purpose, and at the end of the day, it will improve their business model, not be a burden.”

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By Cindy Taylor According to Korean War veteran Jack Ensor, those who served during that conflict are the forgotten elite of a war that never was. “Korea wasn’t a war. It was a police action that received little press coverage. Most people didn’t know much about it. Vietnam veterans were ill-received when they returned home, and we (Korean veterans) experienced a similar homecoming,” said Ensor. “For the most part, we were just ignored.” Ensor enlisted in the Air Force to avoid being drafted to the infantry. He traveled to Japan aboard a ship and was assigned a top bunk. “I knew I was going to be seasick the whole trip, so I found a way around that. I was trained as an MP but stole a couple of badges and switched them out so I could hide around the ship for 30 days. They hunted for me all during the trip and didn’t see me until we disembarked. They thought I was overboard the whole time.” Ensor remembers Korea as an impoverished area where native people often ate by going through garbage, and children were used as human bombs to try to get explosives into military areas. He tells a story about a young girl who dressed as a boy to get work on the base. She was eventually found out and was adopted by an officer and his family who brought her back to America. He also tells of a Korean woman whose beautiful singing voice evoked memories of home for the soldiers when she sang the Hallelujah Chorus in Korean. Many Americans died in Korea, but Ensor bore wit-

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ness to death back home as well. One sunny day in September 2001, while Ensor was working in Pentagon City, is seared into his memory. “My office was across the street, and my window faced the Pentagon. The planes had already hit the towers. We saw the explosion as a plane hit the Pentagon. I was often at an office in the Pentagon but was in my own office that day. I lost a couple of friends there.” A Knoxville native, Ensor returned home after retiring from years of service as an executive with top clearance. He survived a home invasion in Maryland when he was 81 that left him nearly dead. He came back to Tennessee in search of a more secure residence. “I have been around the world three times and have had a great life for a boy who was born a hillbilly.” Ensor, 86, is a resident at Windsor Gardens, as is his brother Carl, who fought in WWII. He has two other brothers still living. All are veterans. Surprisingly, Ensor has never toured Washington, D.C., but he’ll make the trip with HonorAir this April. Contact Cindy Taylor at ctaylorsn@gmail. com.

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Somebody is right, somebody is wrong By now, you’ve heard it all – great record, class act, good recruiter, better person, home-run hire! Texas paid $1.75 million to get rid of basketball coach Rick Barnes. Tennessee snapped him up before the ink on the check was dry. We’ll find out later to what degree Barnes is reenergized. That will eventually determine which athletic director was correct, crusty and disgruntled Steve Patterson or alert, determined and sometimes crusty Dave Hart. Patterson, second year in his job, reviewed the past seven seasons and decided Barnes, age 60, had declined and no longer met Texas’ needs. Players were better than results. The team received NCAA tournament bids but didn’t stay

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long enough. The Longhorns were hurt by hype, ranked higher in November than March. Barnes finished in the AP top 25 once in those seven years. His Big 12 record in the other six seasons was 53-51. What happened in Austin was a classic case of what have you done for us lately. Best times were way back then. Now was perceived as stale. The fan base was taking a nap, but some cowboy conducted a poll. Many participants, still yawning, said ho-hum, nothing will ever

happen, but 75 percent did agree that Texas needed a new coach. The old one was not properly inspiring big donors to donate. Heaven help us, he may even have lost touch with some high school coaches. A mean-spirited insider leaked to the media a hypocritical ultimatum from Patterson: Dump assistants, make changes, maybe you could survive. Big news! All assistants offered to resign. Barnes said no thanks. Patterson said see ya later. Texas thus dismissed an honorable man believed to have faded. Does this sound football familiar? You may know that UT is planning a new arena and supposedly needs bubbling enthusiasm to raise $450 million.

Hart, a tanned 66 or 67 without one gray hair, understands 60. He is not spooked. Older coaches seldom dash out front with new ideas or make as many all-night recruiting trips, but with strategic help, they can become secondary CEOs and famous fronts for their sport, wear nice suits, speak crisply in TV commentary and shoot straight to the Hall of Fame. Hart responded immediately to the first hint of availability, as if Barnes were a gift directly from God. Here was a big-time winning coach with a clean reputation who would surely cover and maybe erase Dave’s most recent problems, the unfortunate selection and dismissal of Donnie Tyndall. Based on his own experience, Hart thinks Barnes

will be rejuvenated. Being wanted is inspirational. Six-year contract guarantees continuity. This is it for Rick, last stop. Hart believes he can do better than he has been doing. Paying Barnes $2.25 million plus incentives is OK. Spending $51,000 from Tennessee’s depleted treasury for the search group didn’t do much. Out-and-in timing was so snug, some believe Rick was hired before he was fired. Here are tidbits to help you decide what the Volunteers purchased: Barnes received the John R. Wooden “Legends of Coaching” honor in 2009. The award recognizes lifetime achievement by those who exemplify Wooden standards. Barnes received the U.S. Basketball Writers’ Good Guy Award in 2011. Defense has been Barnes’ coaching priority. Rebounding is usually strong.

Assistants have been highly regarded recruiters. There are 10 times more prized prospects in Texas than Tennessee. Texas once reached No. 1, with a 17-0 record in the middle of 2009-10. The season crumbled. Longhorns went 7-10 in the second half. Barnes’ only losing record, 16-18 in 2012-13, was punctuated by the post-season loss of five players with remaining eligibility. A year later, Rick was Big 12 coach of the year. Everybody who scored in 2013-14 returned for this season, and a five-star seven-footer was added. Hope went high. The Longhorns shot poorly. They were 169th in NCAA field-goal accuracy. Their record was 20-14. The conference record was 8-10. Rick Barnes couldn’t explain it. No need to now. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.

The things you can control Derrick Furlow wore No. 6 when he played football at UT. He played safety because “on defense you can hit people.” The Atlanta native was planning to attend the University of Georgia and had not thought about UT, but circumstances changed and he actually walked on at UT, asking for a chance to prove himself. “When I didn’t feel like it, I worked harder,” he told the newspaper club at Sarah Moore Greene. “When practice was over, I did extra.” In his sophomore year, Furlow got his scholarship. Furlow captivated the kids because he spoke from the heart. He’s a guy who

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didn’t like tests, who didn’t really like school. So he told his adviser to design a plan to get him out quickly. He didn’t take a single course that was not targeted to his graduation. Furlow graduated in three years with two years of football eligibility remaining. So he went for a master’s degree. He got it in two years, majoring in sport

The Sarah Moore Greene newspaper club heard an inspirational talk by former UT football player Derrick Furlow. Pictured are Destiny Woods, Mirna Cardenas, Safari Bahati, Malaya Thomas, Furlow, Madison Thomas, Jada Byas, Stanley Greene, Eddys Garcia-Arias and Shantasha Glenn. Photo by Ruth White

psychology. “You guys are here for a purpose,” he said. “You can always control your attitude; you can control your actions; you can control your approach to situations. … You never know who’s watching.” His mom always said,

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Cyclists deserve same rights as drivers As a community, we spend a lot of time talking about the benefits of bicycling. It’s good for the environment. It’s good for our bodies. It’s pure joy for those of us who love cycling.

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But there’s a dark side to bicycling in Knoxville. Cyclists on the road are constantly threatened by distracted or resentful drivers, and they can’t always count on law enforcement to protect their rights. If you doubt it, ask Tim Rogers. He’s one of four owners of Cedar Bluff Cycles. During a group ride last week, a driver turned left in front of him into her Everett Road driveway. He was traveling over 30 miles per hour when he hit her hood, broke her windshield and landed in the grass on the opposite side of the car. Tim is lucky. He was wearing a helmet. He didn’t hit a nearby telephone pole. But he went home from the emergency room with a fractured vertebra, major contusions and glass cuts. Even though the accident happened in clear weather on a straight, flat stretch of road, the driver wasn’t cited by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Cedar Bluff Cycles co-

owner Gerry Harms took Tim home from the hospital. He was glad Tim didn’t re-injure a hip he fractured during another bike wreck eight weeks ago. “He had nine lives, but he has one less now,” Gerry says. Another co-owner, Bill Turner, came upon the accident seconds after it happened. Bill had been dropped by the group, and Tim left the other riders to wait for his friend at the top of a hill. Bill told Tim to return to the group, and he was making his way back when the accident happened. Bill estimates the visibility at the bottom of the hill was half a mile. The driver said she saw the group but didn’t see Tim. After check-

ing on Tim, Bill asked the officer if the driver had been cited, and he said no. When Bill asked why, the officer said it was at his discretion, and he thought it was an honest mistake. According to Tennessee Code Title 55, a bicycle is defined as a vehicle, and bicyclists are subject to the same rights and responsibilities as other drivers. Legally, this accident should have been handled as if one car pulled out in front of another. Two members of my family made “honest mistakes” while driving last year. One rear-ended another vehicle, and one turned left in front of another vehicle. Neither accident resulted in injury, and both of my family members were cited – as they

should’ve been. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office shared the accident report but wouldn’t allow an interview with the officer who wrote it. Bill says he is “totally baffled” that the driver wasn’t cited. “This has torn me up,” he says. “We have rights just as automobiles do.” Progressive cities welcome – and protect – those who use bicycles for transportation and recreation. Officers who don’t give cyclists the same rights as motorists reinforce the backwoods notion that bicycles belong only on greenways. We’re making strides in creating a better infrastructure for bicycles in East Tennessee. Changing minds may be a bigger challenge.

What about the teachers?

It’s budget time again, and it’s been three years since James McIntyre introduced his bold plan to improve Knox County Schools, which he proposed to finance with 35 million new dollars that would require a 35-cent property tax increase. His announcement was accompanied by considerable fanfare and happy talk from the usual sources (the Chamber of Commerce, numerous progressive-minded community leaders, most media outlets), which was amplified by a bunch of TV commercials in heavy rotation. It all came to naught when a groundswell of protests from constituents opposing the tax increase drove county commissioners in the other direction. In the end, the commission coughed up an additional $7 million for the schools, which would have been considered generous in another year but seemed quite anemic in comparison to the

Betty Bean original request. One set of voices was curiously silent on the tax increase, which gave commissioners additional cover for voting against it. Where, they asked, were the teachers? McIntyre took teacher support for granted since there was money in it for them, too. This was a serious miscalculation, and one he has reprised every budget cycle since. When she was elected president of the Knox County Education Association, Sherry Morgan expected to be treated as every other KCEA president had been for the previous 28 years, i.e., be given unpaid leave by Knox County Schools so she could work full-time for the teachers association, which would pay her salary.

McIntyre refused to do that, and for months, Morgan continued teaching fulltime while fulfilling her duties as KCEA president. She was working 60-plus hours a week. She was so tired that she was falling asleep driving home, and her husband started driving her. McIntyre refused to meet with her. Morgan finally got her leave time approved after the Legislature mandated collaborative conferencing in 2011 and the teachers voted to be represented by KCEA. The following year, the Legislature wrote mandatory leave time for education association presidents into something that was dubbed “Sherry’s Law.” McIntyre’s big budget request came the following budget cycle. KCEA officers were summoned to his office about two hours before he presented his proposal at the State of the Schools address but had no input into the process – KCEA subsequently voted to remain

neutral, and few teachers were among the yellowshirted supporters who turned out to public meetings during the big push for the McIntyre plan. Last week at the April school board meeting, KCEA president-elect Lauren Hopson provided a déjà vu moment when she criticized McIntyre’s handling of this year’s budget problems – particularly the notion that there’s not enough money to pay teachers the promised APEX bonuses while making good on the long-stated goal of giving across-the-board raises. “We were in this position last year and it was the hope that rather than cutting anything already in place, teachers would demand money from county commission,” Hopson said. “That didn’t happen – maybe because I’m not the only teacher who resents being used as a pawn between the school board and county commission.”

Lance Campbell, who has been the city’s real estate manager for less than two years, is leaving the city within the week. Not clear why he is leaving so soon. But it is clear he has been in business with Doug Gordon, who is the city’s delinquent tax attorney in the city law department and is responsible for identifying tax-delinquent properties. Gordon and Campbell are the two members of Box Turtle Properties, which is a corporation formed Sept. 11, 2014. This corporation apparently buys and sells properties including one off Hiawassee Avenue sold on Jan. 6, 2015, to former state Sen. Stacey Campfield. It was valued at $100 but sold at $17,500. If they got $17,500 in the sale, the declared value of $100 seems in error or simply false. Perhaps it is missing two zeroes. Campbell will soon be free to devote full time to this corporation while Gordon must continue to juggle his city duties with his private interest. While the information being used is public record and available to all, it does raise eyebrows that people who work on these issues for the city are at the same time running a private operation to do similar work. The deeds were recorded during normal business hours with the Register of Deeds. The good news here is that Judy Walton, former state transportation right-of-way acquisition manager, now works for the city and is well qualified to replace Campbell. City Hall has been mum on the replacement and also did not announce the resignation as of the writing of this column. Preservation: Over a decade ago, voters amended the city charter to require an annual report on the status of historic preservation. The actual work on this is done by Kaye Graybeal of MPC. She followed Ann Bennett, who had worked on historic preservation zoning issues for years prior to her retirement. Graybeal is an able, knowledgeable staffer on MPC. She will present the 2014 report to MPC on

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April 16, and in turn it will go to City Council in one of the May meetings. Recent mayors have failed to take advantage of this requirement to highlight historic preservation. In fact, Mayor Rogero, while creating a fund for historic preservation projects, for which her administration can determine the winners, cut funding for Knox Heritage in last year’s city budget. While Becky Wade, who is a friend of preservation and able, heads the distribution of the $500,000 historic preservation fund, it is unclear how transparent the process of picking the winners will be. Rogero’s communications office failed to disclose as of this writing who by name serves on the evaluation committee with Wade to rank the applicants. It is not clear if the actual rankings will be disclosed. There should be full transparency here since public money is involved. MPC: Meanwhile, the search committee of six persons for the MPC director may have its final meeting this afternoon (behind closed doors) to make a recommendation to Mayors Burchett and Rogero. The two mayors must decide who it is and again it is unclear what happens if they cannot agree. It is down to three persons with two being University of Tennessee graduates. Lowe: Former Knox County trustee Mike Lowe reports this Saturday, April 11, to the county jail to serve his one-year sentence for stealing over $300,000 from county taxpayers. He will likely serve only seven months. Most observers expect him to become a trusty in a matter of weeks, if not days, which will give him special privileges. The county jail is operated by Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones and he determines what happens there. He has hired several political friends such as former county commissioners.

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COPE offers insight into poverty By Wendy Smith Family No. 20, like any family living in poverty, faces enormous challenges every day. Marcus has a job but doesn’t have a high school diploma, and he is secretly illiterate. His wife, Margo, also has a minimumwage job but only works 30 hours per week. The couple have an 8-year-old daughter who is doing well in school in spite of the fact that she’s partially blind. This is the profile of a real family, and three local women had the opportunity to wrestle with their problems at the Cost of Poverty Experience (COPE), presented by Restoration House and Compassion Coalition. The quarterly event gives those who have never struggled with poverty the chance to walk in the shoes of those who do. Almost 50 participated in last week’s COPE, held at Fellowship Church. Most were affiliated with social service organizations or churches. One in six Knox County residents lives in poverty, said Jessica Bocangel of Compassion Coalition, and she asked participants to suspend their own reality while imagining themselves as one of those. Each attendee was assigned to a family, and each family profile contained

Cynthia Russell of Knox Area Rescue Ministries, pretending to be an unemployed college student, bargains with Compassion Coalition executive director Grant Standefer, who played the role of a pawn-shop owner during the Cost of Poverty Experience.

Ben Johnson of Halls watches a timer that represents the time it would take to walk to work during the Cost of Poverty Experience. Central Baptist Church of Bearden minister of missions and pastoral care Mark Moreland looks on. Photos by Wendy Smith

a set of challenges. Some were illegal aliens, single parents or seniors. Most had difficulties like addictions, medical problems or criminal backgrounds. Each family was given the assignment of living through four weeks, each week being represented by 15 minutes. The goal was for each family to be safe, and in a better financial position, at the end of the month. On the surface, the assignment seemed complicated, but doable. Each

dren home for spring break. Ben Johnson, a Compassion Coalition board member, landed in mock jail when a stolen car stereo was found at his apartment. The event gave him a taste of the routine of those who are struggling financially, he said. “It’s a feeling of helplessness, of trying to put your best foot forward and sliding in the mud.” Nancy Keeton was assigned the role of the child in family No. 20. She is

family had access to 16 resources, like a minimumwage employer, a school, a “megamart” and a health clinic. But once the whistle sounded the beginning of the week, participants had to hustle to get children to school or day care before lining up to apply for a job or social services. Transportation proved to be a major obstacle, which reflects a reality for those in poverty. Carolyn Hanson of Compassion Coalition played the role of the hard-

nosed employer, and each employee had to show proof of car ownership, a bus pass or a “walking” pass – earned by waiting until a timer ran out – in order to clock in. Those with no transportation had their pay docked or were fired. Distracted by the task of getting to work, or the doctor, some participants forgot to buy food or pay rent. One forgot a baby at the daycare center. One week, families had to contend with the real-life challenge of chil-

training to volunteer as an ally at Restoration House, and she thinks the event will help her understand the difficulties faced by single mothers. “It will help to be able to think like they do, to realize how hard it is to survive.” The next COPE is scheduled for July 30. The event can also be conducted for individual churches, nonprofits and other organizations. Info: therestorationhouse. net or 200-5406.

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■ Cross Roads Presbyterian, 4329 E. Emory Road, hosts the Halls Welfare Ministry food pantry 6-8 p.m. each second Tuesday and 9-11 a.m. each fourth Saturday.

■ Children of God Ministries, 309 Deaderick Ave., will hold “Free Market Saturday” 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 11. Free items available include: food bags, clothing, shoes, baby items, blankets, furniture,

■ Glenwood Baptist Church, 7212 Central Avenue Pike, is accepting appointments for the John 5 Food Pantry. Info: 938-2611. Your call will be returned. ■ Ridgeview Baptist Church, 6125 Lacy Road, offers Children’s Clothes Closet and Food Pantry 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Easter isn’t over

That same hour they got up and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven and their companions gathered together. They were saying, “The Lord has risen indeed, and he has appeared to Simon!” Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he had been known to them in the breaking of the bread. (Luke 24:33-35 NRSV)

Florence N’Diaye, Whittle Springs Middle School parent coorAnna Kouns, Madelyn Pierce and Diane Ruff repaint the Foun- dinator/interventionist, and Fellowship North Church member Emily Kissel fill Easter baskets for students at Whittle Springs. tain City Park sign.

Thinking outside the box By Cindy Taylor

Some folks put away the Easter finery and toss the lilies the day after Easter. The Church disagrees. Easter is far too big an event – world-changing, mind-boggling, soul-lifting news – to be confined to one day. The Church declares that Easter is a week of weeks: seven Sundays are required to adequately celebrate such an event. And so Eastertide lasts for seven Sundays, and then the Church celebrates another astounding event: Pentecost. I grew up in a small, country church that tended to give Easter one Sunday and Christmas one Sunday. I was thrilled when I ventured into the wider world (and another denomination) where both holy days were given the attention they deserved. I discovered Advent, Christmastide, Lent and Pentecost, and also

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learned that there is such a thing as Ordinary Time. So I began to pay attention to those post-Easter appearances of Jesus. They must have been startling, to say the least, if not downright disconcerting. Peter was not having any of it. He didn’t believe the women (who would believe a woman ‘s story in those days, anyway?), and so he had to go to the tomb to see for himself! What he discovered there was a rolled-away stone and an empty tomb, where the grave clothes were folded neatly (Mary did a fine job raising that boy Jesus!), and there was no sign of a dead body. Jesus was alive!

Fellowship North churchgoers consider each fifth Sunday an additional opportunity to serve the community. Members meet for a short service and time of prayer, then disperse to off-campus locations to put faith to action. “Jesus said the one who hates his life in this world will keep it eternally … and ■ Second Baptist Church, ■ Oak Ridge District United if anyone serves me, the FaClinton, will host Jennifer Methodist Women (UMW) ther will honor him,” said and Knoxville District UMW Rothchild Fresh Grounded lead pastor Michael Thomas will host the Social AcFaith area-wide women’s during the March 29 sertion Workshop, 9 a.m.-1:30 event from 9 a.m. to 12:30 vice. “Today is Palm Sunday p.m. Saturday, April 11, at p.m. Friday and Saturday, and a fifth Sunday of the First Farragut UMC, 12733 May 1-2. Info: www. month, so for us today it is Kingston Pike. Registration: FreshGroundedFaith.com. especially about serving the $10, includes lunch. Info: Pat Father and others.” Bellingrath, 591-6274. Special services For Fellowship’s Out■ Powell Church hosts Recov■ Union Baptist Church, side the Box program, the ery at Powell 6 p.m. (meal) 6701 Washington Pike, will church currently partners Sisters Emma Kate and Olivia Grace Caldwell rake leaves at Fountain City Park. Photos by Cindy Taylor Tuesdays at 323 W. Emory host Squire Parsons & Trevor with Whittle Springs and Road. The program embraces Thomas Drama Ministries Northwest Middle schools, people who struggle with in concert 6 p.m. Saturday, newcomers who were not Fountain City Park, North- KARM, where they cleaned park for spring. addiction, compulsive behavApril 11. No ticket required; $5 up and painted areas of “We really appreciate the aware of Outside the Box iors, loss and life challenges. donation requested. A love gate Terrace and KARM. Info: www.recoveryatpowell. offering will be taken. Info: More than 150 Easter the men’s dorm as part of partnership we have formed and praying for those in the com or info@powellchurch. Dale Burress, 933-7257, or baskets were filled and de- KARM’s “Make It Shine” with Fellowship Church,” field. Volunteers cared for com. www.discoverunion.org said Fountain City Lion Ben children of those working livered for students at Whit- program. Other crews worked all Easterday. “They have done off-campus. tle Springs Middle School. Fellowship North Church Packing the baskets was a around Fountain City Park a lot to help keep the park is at Fountainhead Comgreat opportunity for ex- placing new mulch, clean- looking nice for visitors.” OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 Refreshments and door prizes! 7001 Imperial Drive – Halls next Other members kept mons, 3203 Tazewell Pike. pectant moms and younger ing up trash, painting, rakto golf course. Completely updated children at Fellowship to ing leaves and prepping the vigil at the church, greeting Sunday worship is 10 a.m. (new roof, HVAC, garage doors, too much to list.) 4BR/2.5BA. $219,700 take part in the day. MLS# 904652 “Members of Fellowship Directions: North on Broadway/MayNorth Church have been nardville Pike, Left on Cunningham, 1.4 miles to right on Imperial, 1st home such a blessing in my life on left and the lives of our students, faculty and families during the past year,” said and more! Neoma Kiser 7521 Maynardville Pike Whittle Springs parent co556-8563 • 922-4400 Knoxville, TN 37938 Beneﬁ ting Shepherd Of The Hills Guatemala Mission Trip ordinator Florence N’Diaye. kiserhomes@gmail.com Northwest Middle School Rafﬂe of baskets and got a facelift with fresh other items! 1 1 paint in concession areas il r p y, A Don’t miss this Gospel Singing Family a d r u t a S Over 50 vendors! and in a weight room that m p from Columbia, South Carolina Including home decor, also functions as an after9am - 2 wreathes, chalk board frames, school meeting room. ! ISSION garden items, candles, hair FREE ADM Residents at Northgate bows and wood, needlework, were treated to a service jewelry, sewing, paper hand and snacks in their fellowcrafters and more. ship hall. Music and worReps from Thirty One Gifts, ship were led by members of Origami Owl, Arbornne, Mary Fellowship. Kay, Avon, Pampered Chef and One crew took off to many more.

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Shrek comes to life

The Holston Middle School show choir presented “Shrek the Musical Jr.” Director Natalee Beeler and her staff should be proud of her group for bringing down the house with great music and hilarious scenes from the swamp.

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The story played out similarly to the animated film, but with a nice little twist. As expected, Donkey (Kariah Cook) brought the laughs but was joined by Lucy Bryant (as Pinocchio) with her interpretation of the wooden boy. Bo Choate’s character Lord Farquaad looked very much like the cartoon character, and the colorful fairytale creatures added charm to the play. Rounding out the stellar cast was Hunter Webb as the big green ogre, and during Friday’s performance, Rachel McFarling was a Shrek (Hunter Webb) and Donkey (Kariah Cook) discuss plans truly enchanting Princess to rescue Princess Fiona from the castle during Holston Middle School’s production of “Shrek the Musical Jr.” Photos by R. White Fiona.

The dragon (Tayler D’Lugos) sings “Forever” during the first act of “Shrek the Musical Jr.”

The fairytale creatures encourage Shrek to get his “Freak Flag” on and to be himself. Pictured are: Georgia Neubert, Jaklyn Rutter, Kinsley Mitchell, Tiffany Taggert, Lexie Beckner and Beth Martin.

Fiona (Rachel McFarling) sings of a better life outside the castle tower.

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HonorAir: The flight of a lifetime

On April 15, Halls High senior Caitlyn Millsaps will board a plane to Washington, D.C., for the trip of a lifetime as a Samuel Hardman student ambassador for HonorAir. Millsaps applied for the program at the encouragement of a gentleman at her church and is eager to visit war memorials with honored veterans and hear their stories from long ago. The trip is a one-day adventure that Caitlyn knows she will ■

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Halls High School to host spring carnival

The Halls student government will hold a spring carnival, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 11, outside the school gym. This year, the event will feature a pie throw, water guns, ring toss, darts, basketball shots, face-painting, corn hole and several other games and booths. A special

appearance will be made by the HHS Madrigals, the Masquerade Players, Sgt. Cottrell and his Humvee and the Knox County Sherriff’s Office helicopter. Tickets are $2 and extra booth tickets are four for $1. All proceeds go to fund senior scholarships.

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Michael Feldman (in letter jacket, played by Jared Ruoff ), the most popular boy at William Ocean High, talks with his classmates Feargal McFerrin (Sam Driskill), Alf Bueller (Mason Robinson), Cool Kid (Christopher Hammonds), Billy Arnold (Jason Gillman) and Huey Jackson (Alex Bales) during a performance of “Footloose.” Photos by R. White

One totally awesome musical Gibbs High choral department took guests on a trip back in time – all the way back to the 1980s. It was a trip that some experienced for the first time, and some had the chance to experience all over again, but

one thing is for sure: it was a trip that won’t soon be forgotten. The setting was William Ocean High School, and the fashions were leg warmers, big hair and colorful footwear. It was a time before

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Tiffany Houston (Brooke Martin) sits outside of fictional William Ocean High and wonders if her crush, Michael Feldman, feels the same way about her. Laura Wilde (Becca McLain), Feargal McFerrin (Sam Driskill), Debbie Fox (Elizabeth Longmire) and Corey Palmer (Kobe Wheeler) discuss the class president election and Michael Feldman’s cheating.

the Internet when boom boxes were huge and music came from vinyl record albums and cassette tapes. The music was upbeat and told a story of love, loss and good times.

Pink out at the park Gibbs High baseball team recently hosted its annual Pink Out game to bring awareness to breast cancer research and to raise money for the UT Mobile Mammography Unit. Gibbs pitcher Dylan Bales gives tips to Ronda Satterfield as Ada Pratt watches. Satterfield and Pratt both work at the school and were each diagnosed with breast cancer over the summer. Both were honored before the game, and Satterfield threw out the first pitch. Photo by

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Tour a wonderland of stained glass at Fountain City studios By Anne Hart As fantastical as it may sound, if Alice fell down the rabbit hole in North Knoxville, she likely wouldn’t be surprised if she found herself at Fountain City Stained Glass when she landed. For there, much to her delight, she would discover a delightful rabbit warren of sorts, nestled at the bottom of a huge three-story building, and filled with a wonderland of glass of every imaginable shape, size, color and pattern, much of it defying description but all of it filled with light and enchantment sufficient to fire the imagination of Lewis Carroll’s fictional traveler. There’s probably even material for Alice’s magical looking glass gently tucked away somewhere in a cubby hole at the shop. The place is a virtual and literal laboratory, glass museum and design studio where partners Gracie Jones and Katie Jones practice their art and teach it to others in a series of classes. The two learned how to create stained glass and mosaic art from the late Vicki Jarmon, who opened the business more than 10 years ago. Jarmon made the gorgeous Tiffanystyle lamp proudly displayed on a high shelf at the shop, safely out of the reach of any boisterous children who might pass through when guided tours of the Fountain City Stained Glass studios are offered to the public as part of Dogwood Arts DeTour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Friday and Saturday. Right now, Gracie and Katie – who say they aren’t related (Jones is the married name of each) but laughingly finish each other’s sentences – are hard at work on a series of large leaded glass windows that will grace the new Kappa Delta Sorority chapter house at the University of Tennessee. Nearing completion, the windows are laid out on large tables in the studio’s

workroom, each piece of etched glass numbered and carefully positioned in its own spot on a paper pattern before being soldered permanently in place. The custom windows are just one of a number of projects underway at the studio. An impressive piece just finished is a large, colorful stained glass rendering of a drawing of a guitar whimsically decorated with hearts and other images, the work of a very creative third-grader whose parents decided to memorialize their talented child’s artwork for posterity. Fountain City Stained Glass also has mosaic art and has on display an assortment of colorful vases made of tiny pieces of colorful glass in varying patterns. In one room, broken stained glass lamp shades and other stained glass items in various stages of repair or restoration are Gracie Jones with some of the art that hangs in the front window of Fountain City Stained Glass being readied for clients. Photo by Anne Hart In another is a retail area where the hobbyist or serious artist will find everything they need to create stained glass or mosaic art. Equipment, tools and countless types of glass are available. Those items are always in high demand as a result of the classes in stained glass and mosaics that are taught from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and in North Carolina. One John, nephew of Anjelica By Betsy Pickle 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and noon to 2 p.m. on Eastwood. Huston. is in the present and has and Danny; and Oona Saturdays. Britt Robertson as a young Chaplin, granddaughter of Chaplin. The retail aspect of Fountain City Glass Three of the four young woman about to leave col- Charlie, daughter of Geralis always especially busy around holidays actors starring in Friday’s lege and go to New York to dine) and their struggles. as shoppers drop in to buy the ever-popuTying them together only wide release come work in an art gallery when lar sun catchers and brightly colored winwith decades of film histo- she meets a handsome bull is Alan Alda, who plays dow panels. ry on their shoulders. The rider (Scott Eastwood, son the 91-year-old version Fountain City Stained Glass is at 1328 fourth, Robertson – well, of Clint) who’s trying to of Huston’s character. He Buchanan Ave., just off Broadway a couple she was great as Angie in make a comeback after a gives the modern-day of blocks toward downtown from I-640. couple insight into what it the first season of CBS’s life-threatening injury. Go there prepared to stay a while. The other takes place means to be in a relation“Under the Dome.” There’s a lot to see and learn. And of “The Longest Ride,” during the World War II ship. course, there are always those classes to George Tillman Jr. based on a novel by Nicho- era and features a young further tempt you. las Sparks, shifts between Jewish couple (Jack Hus- (“Soul Food”) directed. Info: 688-3333. two love stories, both set ton, grandson of director

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HALLS/FOUNTAIN CITY Shopper news • APRIL 8, 2015 • A-11 Popular local roots musician Sarah Pirkle can’t wait for the Rhythm N’ Blooms Festival.

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The Rhythm N’ Blooms Music Festival, slated for this weekend in downtown Knoxville, grows more auspicious every year. Coming as it does on the heels of the Big Ears Festival – a nationally recognized event – Rhythm N’ Blooms seems like a warmer, fuzzier, down-home counterpart to the gathering of the big guns. But this year’s festival is more varied and prestigious than you might expect. Now in its fifth year, the Rhythm N’ Blooms Festival boasts an eclectic lineup. There’s everything from “high-energy gypsy punk grass” (Strung Like a Horse) to The Appalachian Hippie Poet (“his words are born from mountain, bottle and heart”) to one of Esquire magazine’s 2014 “15 Bands to Watch,” Daniel Ellsworth & the Great Lakes. Popular Knoxville mainstays Drive-By Truckers and the Dirty Guv’nahs will appear, along with many, many other unique and worthy acts. Sarah Pirkle and Jeff Barbra have been involved with Rhythm N’ Blooms for several years and fondly remember its early days. “I’m really looking forward to playing a set with the Naughty Knots at Boyd’s Jig & Reel on Friday night,” says local singer/songwriter/fiddler and radio host Pirkle. She and husband

■ “The Magic Flute” presented by the UT Opera Theatre at the Bijou Theatre. Performances: 8 p.m. Friday; 2:30 and 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com, www. knoxbijou.com. ■ Vintage Baseball at Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorn Grove Pike. Celebration of Vintage Baseball reception, 7-9 p.m. Friday. Doubleheader begins noon Saturday. No charge for the games; hotdogs, popcorn, beverages and more available for purchase.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY Knoxville favorites Jeff Barbra and Sarah Pirkle will be heading up the Rhythm N’ Blooms Festival’s Gospel Hour on Sunday, April 12. Photos submitted

Barbra will be hosting the festival’s Gospel Hour on Sunday, which she says will be “a treat for me. Then I’m hanging out the rest of the day enjoying the music. I’m really stoked to see JD McPherson!” Now let’s talk about the headliners. The Decemberists’ first album, “Castaways and Cutouts,” was released in 2002. In the realm of indie folk rock, these guys stood alone right out of the gate. For one thing, they’re absolutely incredible musicians, every last one of them, but that virtuosity is used in service of the whole. The Decemberists’ musical

visions are large and sweeping, but there’s not a grandstander among them. Singer-songwriter Colin Meloy’s distinctive, reson a n t voice lends itself perfectly to his melodies. Like James Mercer of the Shins, Meloy has a huge talent for songwriting, and one can’t imagine anyone else singing his compositions. He’s backed by acoustic instruments such as bass viol, guitar and violin, but extra special to the mix is Jenny Conlee, whose understated skill on the organ, piano and accordion adds much to the carefully considered musical arrangements.

They played to a packed Tennessee Theatre in April 2007, and now they’re back in Knoxville, appearing on Sunday, April 12, as part of a national tour promoting their new album, “What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World.” Everything about the Decemberists, from their songwriting and performing down to their album art and accompanying merchandise, seems beautifully handmade. Don’t miss them. So if you’re in the mood to mingle with a lot of happy music lovers, check out the website at rhythmnbloomsfest.com where you’ll find a full lineup and other details. You can even earn free tickets and other rewards. See you there! Send story suggestions to news@shoppernewsnow.com.

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records, and generally seem spontaneous in every way. By Betsy Pickle You’ve seen “the grass is always greener …” movies, but Josh falls hard for them, especially with Jamie constantly seeking his advice and help. Cornelia is a bit more skeptiyou’ve never seen one like “While We’re Young.” A comedy with a kitchen sink that includes a couple’s cal, but she gets pulled into the energy of the couple as well. Jamie’s charisma is undeniable, but there’s something midlife crisis, shades of “Single White Female” and “Six off about it. Josh, who has embraced Jamie’s free Degrees of Separation” – and the buzzword of the spirit, begins to suspect that he’s made a misdecade, “connectivity” – “While We’re Young” take in his new friend. beats any semblance of preciousness out of The midlife crisis depicted in “While writer-director Noah Baumbach’s insideWe’re Young” captures a slice of reality New York mannerisms. in a way few films have done before. It’s Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts play funny, yet introspective and sympaJosh and Cornelia, a Manhattan couple thetic. It reveals the amazing concept living in a Grand Canyon of a rut. Josh that there is middle ground between is a documentary filmmaker who has feeling dead inside and trying to bebeen working on his “latest” film for come someone you’re not. eight years; he also lectures about docAs for the more external, structured umentary filmmaking in an extendedplot – it’s a comedic quicksand that feels learning program. Cornelia works as a like Hitchcock Light. Stiller is perfect as producer for her father, Leslie Breitbart things go south in a major way, and (Charles Grodin), a highly esteemed Driver is astonishing as his Phillip documentarian. Vandamm (think “North by NorthJosh keeps looking for “the truth” Josh (Ben Stiller) and Cornelia west”). in his ever-lengthening film, which is (Naomi Watts) review some of their Baumbach’s hilarious observations about war, er, poverty, er, America. life choices in “While We’re Young.” give more screen time to the male Cornelia feels guilty about living in leads, but Watts and Seyfried balance her father’s shadow. They both wonder them with honest performances that have a real weight. if they should have tried harder to have a child. Their stale, tech-device-dominated lives are disrupted Grodin is a delight, playing off his crotchety persona with when they meet Jamie (Adam Driver) and Darby (Amanda an extra serving of likability. The cast includes two legendary music figures in unexSeyfried), a young couple whose existence is everything pected roles. Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul & Mary fame plays Josh and Cornelia’s is not. Jamie, an aspiring documentarian himself, goes gaga the expert in Josh’s film, and Adam Horovitz of the Beastie over Josh, spreading lavish praise on his acclaimed first Boys plays Josh’s erstwhile best friend, a new father. “While We’re Young” shows Baumbach (“The Squid and documentary, which was barely seen. Darby makes artisan the Whale”) at his sharpest. It’s a message film that hides ice cream in unusual flavors. Jamie and Darby roller-blade through the streets, es- behind a nearly solid wall of comedy. Rated R for language. chew modern technology in favor of VHS tapes and vinyl

■ Rhythm N’ Blooms music festival, on stages set exclusively along downtown Knoxville’s historic Jackson Avenue. Features first-timers, chart-climbers and highly lauded acts from varied musical backgrounds. Tickets available now. Info/ tickets: www.rhythmnbloomsfest.com. ■ Spring Home Design and Remodeling Show, Knoxville Convention Center, 701 Henley St. ■ “SHREK: The Musical, Jr,” Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Ave. Performances: 7 p.m. Friday; 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. Info/tickets: knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com; 208-3677.

FRIDAY ■ Alive After Five concert: The Streamliners Swing Orchestra, 6-8:30 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Tickets: $15; $10 for members/students. Info: 934-2039. ■ Exmag and M!NT will perform, 9 p.m., The Concourse, 940 Blackstock Ave. Presented by Midnight Voyage Productions and WUTK 90.3 The Rock. Tickets: $10 advance; $15 day of show. Info: internationalknox.com. ■ Haywood County Ramblers concert, Holly’s Corner, 842 N. Central St. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $10. Info/tickets: m.bpt.me/event/1409964. ■ Hot Club of San Francisco: Cinema Vivant, 8 p.m., Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville. Info/tickets: www. knoxvilletickets.com, www.claytonartscenter.com, 981-8591. ■ Kukuly and the Gypsy Fuegos perform, Fountain City Casual Pint, 4842 Harvest Mill Way. Swing jazz trio. ■ Stars on Stage Dinner Concert fundraising event, 8 p.m., Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Tickets: $400. Info/tickets: Tennessee Theatre box office: 684-1200.

SATURDAY ■ Bracket Challenge and Hip-Hop for Hunger 2015, 7:30 p.m., The Concourse, 940 Blackstock Ave. Featuring Plunderphonics, Good Guy Collective, The Exception, The Young Gunz and Bobby Fuego. Tickets: $5 requested donation at the door. ■ Cashore Marionettes, Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall, Clayton Center for the Arts, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville. “Simple Gifts,” 2 p.m.; “Life in Motion,” 8 p.m. Info/ tickets: www.knoxvilletickets.com, www.claytonartscenter. com, 981-8591. ■ Color Me Rad 5K, 9 a.m., Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum. Participants of all ages are welcome to run or walk. A portion of the proceeds will benefit East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Info/to register: colormerad.com. ■ Esau’s Vendor Market, Jacob Building, Chilhowee Park, 3301 E. Magnolia Ave. Local antiques/crafts show. ■ Jazzspirations LIVE: Knoxville’s Smooth Jazz Concert Series, 7-9 p.m., Holiday Inn World’s Fair Park, 525 Henley St. Info/ tickets: jazzspirationslive.com. ■ Magical Make Believe, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Knoxville Zoo, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive. Centered on popular storybook characters Peter Cottontail and Clifford. Storytime, a bubble artist, magician and make-believe games. Children 12 and younger who come dressed as their favorite make-believe or storybook character will receive free admission. Info: knoxville-zoo.org. ■ Marble Springs Storytelling, 2-4 p.m., Marble Springs State Historic Site, 1220 W. Gov. John Sevier Highway. Fundraiser for Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association. Bring chairs. Under the pavilion. Info: 573-5508; marblesprings@gmail. com; www.marblesprings.net. ■ “Music of Queen” performed by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra featuring guest conductor Brent Havens and vocalist Brody Dolyniuk, 8 p.m., Civic Auditorium, 500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave. Info/tickets: Box Office, 215-8999; KnoxvilleTickets.com, 656-4444, 877-995-9961. ■ Valor Fights 22 Pro/Am MMA, 6 p.m., The International, 940 Blackstock Ave. Tickets: $35 general admission. Info: internationalknox.com.

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Bubba makes ‘scallywag’ business By Betty Bean Most of Bubba’s Barrels’ customers are out of state, or international, even. But the destination of the shiny steel barrel sitting in Bubba’s front parking lot last Tuesday was Crafty Bastard Brewery, opening this spring three miles south of Bubba’s in Emory Place. The transaction is an example of the community that Carl Clements wanted to join when he settled on Knoxville as his adopted hometown six years ago. “We’ve gotten an amazing amount of support from local business owners,” said Clements, a burly, bearded, overall-wearing guy whose business has gone from zero to more than $1 million in annual revenue in four years. (We’ll resist the urge to say he’s “barrel-chested” because it’s too easy.) The 46-year-old Texan traveled the world after graduating from Texas A&M: two years in Africa with the Peace Corps, most of another year traveling around the continent, multiple road trips across the U.S. and considerable business traveling on his previous job selling durable medical equipment. “I made the good money, had the good life – selling the parts that make cell phones work. I still do that so I won’t have to draw a salary out of this business,” he said. So how did he decide on Knoxville? “I went to North Carolina a lot and had a good Peace Corps friend in Knoxville. One day I looked at my phone and saw more 865 numbers than anywhere else. Knoxville’s a good place to live, a scallywag town. Most of the people who lived here sided with the North in the Civil War. “I don’t want to live in Dallas-Fort Worth, but I love living in the South without having to live in Birmingham to do it. “We’re geographically in the South, and it’s a middleclass town with lots more amenities than we deserve for our size. I really like Knoxville, except for historic districts that think we

Carl Clements Photo by Ruth White

need to be wealthy to live in them.” So he found a house in North Hills and made quick connections in the music scene. Two years later, he started the barrel business in his basement. “I bought some used barrels. Then I bought three more. Then I bought 40 more,” he said. “Then somebody calls and asks, ‘Can you put a drain in that?’ “‘Sure,’ I say. But I had no idea …” He remembers sitting on his back porch drinking beer with his friend Dan Lipe, who subsequently designed the Bubba’s Barrels website. “I told him if I could sell $40,000 a year, gross, that’d be great. That would mean I’d make about $10,000. We’ve doubled in size every year since then. Last year, we did $1 million. This year, I expect to do $1.4 million. When I became a viable business, I started paying him. That’s how it works.” After a while, he rented

a space on Pembroke in the shadow of Sharp’s Ridge. When business picked up, he built an outbuilding in the backyard. Grinding barrels is a noisy undertaking, and it’s good to be in an out-of-the-way spot that’s conveniently close to Broadway. In a few weeks, he and his four full-time employees, plus his feisty Jack Russell terrier Brandy, will move a couple of blocks north to a 13,000-square-foot warehouse on Buchanan Street (compared to 3,000 square feet of covered space in their present location), where they will stock an inventory of accessory parts and turn out even more stainlesssteel drums, barrels, brew kettles, smokers, boilers and conical fermenters. Clements, who says he’s known as “an employer of wayward musicians around town,” is flexible about employees’ schedules. “As an employer, I’ve really tried to make this a place that doesn’t suck.”

Rotary gifts books to Beaumont By Bonny C. Millard A recent grant award by the Rotary Club of Knoxville will help Beaumont Magnet Academy purchase almost 700 new books, school librarian Molly Moore said. Moore, who’s been at the school for about three years, recently spoke to the club and said this gift will help update the school’s library. In addition to this, Beaumont is already this year’s weekly recipient of a donated book signed by meeting speakers. “This is going to get kids excited about reading,” Moore said of the addition of new books. Currently, many of the school library’s books are out-of-date, particularly in areas such as scientific information. “Our library books are old,” she said. “Their average shelf age is 20 years. There are lots of books that are older than me on my shelves. I try to pull them as I find them.” Moore said she has an annual budget of $3,200 to purchase new books. The Rotary grant includes $5,000 from

the local club and $5,000 in district matching funds. Beaumont is a unique school in that it offers fine arts and honors programs and is a museum school as well, she said. The school is a Title 1 school, with 75 percent of its students economically disadvantaged. Even though it offers specialized programming, Molly Moore the school is in a literacy crisis with many of the students below reading level. Moore said 85 percent of fifth-graders are below proficiency levels. “We know we’re in a crisis at Beaumont,” she said. “We’re doing everything that we can. Our administrators this year have totally changed everything around. Every teacher in the building has a small reading group … . We’re doing radical things at Beaumont to try to get our kids up to level.”

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FISH Pantries: Much more than food I recently toured the main facility for Knoxville’s FISH Hospitality Pantries. I caught up with Jeff Gencay while he and other volunteers were busy getting ready for a distribution day. The entire place was a beehive of activity, and I was immediately impressed with the camaraderie among folks there. FISH originally started as a food delivery system, with families in need calling a hotline. In 1986, when there were not enough volunteers to answer the phone, Jim Wright decided to invite those who had transportation or lived within walking distance to pick up their food at an East Knoxville church basement. Wright’s goal to have pantries located closer to neighborhoods where many low-income families lived soon became a reality.

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Wright opened additional neighborhood pantries on Western Avenue and in South Knoxville. In 2007, a main distribution center was established at 122 W. Scott Ave. just off of North Central. The large warehouse with its huge walk-in cooler and freezer stand as testament to Wright’s vision. Within three months after opening and with a lot of help from donors, FISH was able to completely pay off the new building. There are currently four distribution

locations. Many Knoxville families would go hungry if it weren’t for FISH. In 2007, FISH distributed food worth $410,000. Last year, $2.9 million of free food was distributed. Donations come from various food distributors and churches, but Wright credits the more than 300 volunteers with the pantry’s success. Over 100 of these volunteers first came to FISH because they were in need of food at one time. “FISH is all about showing respect. Our goal is for no one in Knoxville to go hungry,” says Wright. Wright worked diligently to make sure FISH volunteers understood the importance of treating everyone equally. People are not asked questions about income and spending habits. Everyone is treated with

dignity. Kathy Cannon has been a volunteer for seven years. In 2008, when she lost her job, Cannon soon found herself with no income. Kathy Cannon When she arrived at FISH, she needed food. Cannon was grateful to be treated with dignity and respect. “This place has changed my life. ‘Love thy neighbor as thyself’ truly came alive for me,” says Cannon. “I just knew it was a place God wanted me to be. I love this place.” Cannon is now in a leadership program with a group giving women a voice in the community. Info: fishpantry.org or 523-7900.

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Helping Dylan Dogwood Elementary School fifth-grader Dylan Graves jokes with Eli Driver, a member of the North Knox Rotary Club. Driver volunteers as a tutor at Dogwood. He gained Rotary support for Dylan’s upcoming Safety Patrol trip to Washington, D.C., and Dylan promised to return to the club with a report. Photo by S. Clark

New name for vintage business By Sandra Clark Kenton Page has changed the name of his legendary pharmacy. Fountain City Pharmacy has replaced The Medicine Shoppe as Page gave up the franchise he’s held for many years. Patients should not notice a difference, he said. “It’s mainly a new sign. I won’t be part of The Medicine Shoppe system, but I’ll still have (the over-thecounter health aids) and I’ll

still do compounding.” Page said the franchise requirements had become more stringent with new contracts. And the reasons he joined in the first place are not pressing. Then Page Apothecary, he joined The Medicine Shoppe in the mid-1990s as independent pharmacies were being eliminated on insurance contracts. Now, he says, “a lot are such that you don’t want to take them anyway.”

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Page specializes in compounding, a skill not taught so much to current pharmacy students. He makes medicines for veterinarians as well as physicians. He creates compounds for newborns, “little preemies,” to topical relief for arthritis pain. He makes hormone replacement for both women and men. About 15 years ago, Page attended special training at Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA). He even has a gadget to make capsules. What he doesn’t have are hard narcotics, “the drugs that pain-heads need.” He says it’s not worth the worry about break-ins. Page graduated from pharmacy school in 1967. After a stint at Baptist Hospital, he worked for eight years for Stevens Drug Store, a Fountain City mainstay. He opened Page

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The isolation of Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I committed to the process of caring for Mom, I felt emboldened and self-righteous. Later it became greater than my ability, both mentally and physically. When it was over, I felt like I had been dragged behind a truck. It was the most unrewarding experience I have ever had, yet needed to do.â&#x20AC;? Due to stomach issues, Mary couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tolerate medications that might have helped lessen her Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s symptoms. Many who saw Mary for short visits were convinced she was fine. Campbell says he often felt isolated from society. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mom was a very social person and a great actress,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She had no

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Beauty on the Dogwood Trail By Cindy Taylor With the Dogwood Arts Festival kicking off today, April 8, Holston Hills gardeners Marty and Al Hancock are ready to show off the fruits of their hard work. The Hancocks have made their home for the past 20 years in a U-shaped house on the Holston Hills Dogwood Trail. Its beautifully maintained interior courtyard includes a koi pond with water lilies, plus an abundance of native trees and plants. The space isn’t huge, but the couple make the most of it. “When we first saw the house, the courtyard was pretty much a mud hole,” said Marty. “Less than a month from now, the courtyard will be spectacular.” With year-round TLC, the Hancocks have contin-

Marty and Al Hancock in the interior courtyard of their house on the Holston Hills Dogwood Trail. Photo by Cindy Taylor

In just a few weeks, the Hancocks’ courtyard will look as it did in this photo from spring 2014. Photo submitted

ued planting and mulching to create a serene oasis. They have hosted bridal luncheons and numerous outdoor parties there.

“We have so much green in our garden, as well as colorful blooms,” said Al. “It gets green as goblins in the summer.”

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Twin Creek garden offers lush escape By Betsy Pickle With its hundreds of hostas, fantasia of ferns and wild-looking waterfalls, the garden created by Suzi and Bob Hall at their home on Twin Creek Road is a gorgeous getaway for its owners. Now, it’s also a getaway for nature lovers seeking out the beauty spots of the annual Dogwood Arts Festival. It’s one of six Open Gardens in South Knoxville, which is the featured area for this year’s celebration. The gardens are open to the public 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, today through Sunday, April 26. This is the first time the Halls’ woodland paradise

has been an open garden, and it has created a lot of buzz in Dogwood circles. It is a garden nearly 35 years in the making, raised along with their three kids. “People have encouraged me to have an Open Garden before, but I just wasn’t sure,” says Suzi Hall, who worked with international students at the University of Tennessee for many years. “Bob retired (last year, as director of UT’s Baptist Collegiate Ministry), so he helps, too. “It’s a team effort. It’s not just my garden. He does a lot of the hardscapes, the backbone of the garden, and I do the fillers. I do all the weeding and all the pulling

of poison ivy.” Bob Hall, who proved himself handy with tools when he built their home (assisted by friends), is fond of adding structures and water features to the garden. He has created two waterfalls with the help of Twin Creek, which runs through the property, and a cave-hidden spring that used to furnish water for the old Knox General Hospital. Suzi never expected the garden to become so big. “Part of it is Bob – he creates something like the new waterfall, so of course I have to plant ferns around the waterfall, which we’re calling Fern Falls. “He builds or clears

something else, and then he says, ‘It’s a whole new canvas for you to paint.’ I say, ‘I don’t want anymore. I’ve got all that I can handle.’ “(Daughter) Carey (Hall Waldrop) was helping me today. She said, ‘Mom, how did you do all this?’ I said, ‘Well, I don’t do too much else.’ ” She doesn’t begrudge any time she spends in the garden. “I enjoy it all the time when I’m there,” she says. “Sometimes I think I’m too tired to go out and work, and then I get started on something, and I just meditate and think about people and remember, ‘Mrs. Cruze gave me this flower.’ It’s a really therapeutic time.”

are chosen for the annual tour. This year, the Knoxville event will be May 2. Proceeds from the local tour benefit the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum. Marty is currently in the process of becoming a certified Master Gardener. She and a group of residents are

also starting the first garden club in Holston Hills. South Knoxville is the 2015 featured area for the Dogwood Arts Festival. For a complete list of open gardens, camera sites and driving trails, visit www.dogwoodarts.com. Contact Cindy Taylor at ctaylorsn@gmail. com.

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A member of the Chapman Highway Garden Club, she is dedicating her garden this year to members who have passed away recently: Ruth DeFriese, Eleanor Stanberry and Pat Brown. “They were dynamic, caring women who cultivated friendships and gardens.” As much as she loves the greenery, Suzi says she is “addicted to flowers.” She especially loves the pansies that remind her of her mother and foxgloves, and she’s happy to share their beauty. “I feel like I’m the caretaker,” she says. “It’s just something beautiful in God’s world, so I like for other people to enjoy it, too.” The Halls live at 7305

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Knoxville firefighter finds fix to extinguish knee issues Ever since middle school, Shawn Langley wanted to be a firefighter. At 46, he has battled blazes with various units, including the City of Knoxville Fire Department, for a total of 23 years. “It’s just helping people,” Langley said. “You never want somebody’s house to be on fire, but if it is, I want to be the first one there to help them.” These days, however, it’s other Knoxville firefighters who are helping Langley. He had his right knee replaced at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center on Feb. 3, and Langley’s coworkers have been there to help. “They’ve been there with my family through this,” Langley said. “Somebody takes me to physical therapy or meets me there. Firefighters have a special bond that people just don’t realize. The brotherhood is unbelievable; it’s a second family.” Langley’s right knee was injured 10 years ago in an apartment house fire off Lonas Road. “I had a three-story brick wall collapse on me. I don’t remember a whole lot of it,” he said. “I have been battling this (knee injury) since then. I’ve had five other knee surgeries, just trying to prolong the replacement.” Langley said he might have had the replacement surgery earlier, except that his wife, Lisa Ann, developed breast cancer in 2010. She died in 2011. “That played a lot into it,” he said. “I had planned on doing it before she got sick. But God had a different plan and direction for us.” Dr. Michael T. Casey, orthopedic surgeon at Fort Sanders Regional, has been Langley’s physician for several years and cleaned out the torn cartilage several times with arthroscopic procedures. Last fall, Langley decided to undergo a complete knee replacement. “It was just time,” said Langley. “With everything that has happened with my wife, I just realized you have to live for today. Dr.

A firefighter for 23 years, Shawn Langley came to Fort Sanders Regional to have knee replacement surgery in hopes of returning to the job he loves.

Knee doesn’t have to be a pain An estimated 10.4 million Americans visited their doctors because of common knee injuries in 2010, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. As the population of the United States gets older and increasingly is overweight, reports of knee pain are on the rise as well. But there’s a difference between normal knees, achy from overuse, and an injury to the knee that needs to be treated by a specialist. “Normal knee pain Michael Casey, MD occurs if you’ve been cleaning out the garage or working in the yard after you haven’t done anything for months,” said Dr. Michael T. Casey, an orthopedic surgeon with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. “If there’s a little achy soreness in the front part of the knee, that’s generally

OK,” he said. For an achy knee, Casey said the first step is to ice the joint and take a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug like naproxen or ibuprofen. “Rest is good, but not too much of it,” he said. “A little bit of rest is one thing, but some activity is better. I’d rather people be moving, get the knee moving, doing some walking, ride a stationary bicycle, do some stretching. Moving the knee is better than doing nothing with it. “With ice, anti-inflammatories, and rest and gentle exercise, the pain will typically settle down on its own in a few days,” Casey said. Sometimes, knee damage will not get better on its own. “If there’s a specific event to the knee, such as you fell and twisted it, or hit it, that can be more serious,” said Casey. “Or if knee pain lingers on for several days to a week, and there’s swelling, or if there are mechanical symptoms like catching, grabbing or locking, and the knee just doesn’t feel right, those are important indicators that you need to see a

specialist,” said Casey. Even so, most knee pain is treated first without surgery. “Always try the conservative approach before the surgeries. Medicine and physical therapy is very important. We do all of that before we even get MRI scans,” said Casey. Knee surgeries include arthroscopic procedures to repair or remove damaged cartilage, or complete knee replacement procedures. “We’re doing knee replacements in patients much younger than we used to because outcomes are so good,” said Casey. “In years past, we would never do a knee replacement before age 65. But today it’s not uncommon for people in their early 50s to have them. We’re seeing much better outcomes with people being able to return to active lifestyles.” For more information about the Joint Center at Fort Sander Regional, call 673FORT or go to fsregional.com.

Casey and I had been prolonging it, and we had a long talk, and it was just time. “He said I’m the one to make the decision. He told me all the pros and cons. Dr. Casey is tremendous. There’s not a better doctor than him. I did a lot of praying, and a lot of things just fell into place, and I realized it was just time. “Before I changed my mind, he fit me in,” Langley said with a laugh. He stayed at Fort Sanders for three days after his surgery. “My care at Fort Sanders was extraordinary. It was just as good as gold! I was never uncomfortable. Everybody was well trained and it wasn’t hard at all. They had me up within 15 to 20 minutes of being in the room. “I had two physical therapists who were phenomenal. All the nurses and therapists were all just extraordinary. “And Dr. Casey was phenomenal. He laid everything out how it was going to go. He’s got the best bedside manner of any doctor around. He doesn’t sugar coat it. He tells you upfront, this is how it’s going to be. He’s just very honest (and) open in explaining everything.” Today, Langley is still attending physical therapy at Fort Sanders three times each week, gaining strength and flexibility. “It’s just going to take me a little time because there’s muscles I’ve not used for 10 years. I have walked with a limp all this time, but I’m not limping anymore. They say I’m above where I’m supposed to be,” he said. His goal is to get back to work. “If I don’t get back on the fire truck, it won’t be because I don’t do my part. I’ve got the best job in the world. I’ve always known that and never veered from it. I’ve never done anything else,” said Langley. “I just thank Fort Sanders. I am very, very appreciative. I was very nervous going in to this, but they made it very easy.”

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Samuel Strang Nicklin (1876-1932) Part II: Robert R. Neyland’s West Point baseball coach HISTORY AND MYSTERIES | Dr. Jim Tumblin

hattanooga native Samuel Strang Nicklin, also known as Sammy Strang during his major league baseball career, had starred in both football and baseball at the University of North Carolina and the University of Tennessee. He came home after serving as a first lieutenant in the Spanish-American war (1898) to play minor league baseball at Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Wheeling, W.Va., and St. Joseph, Mo. He was called up to the big leagues in 1901 to play for John McGraw’s New York Giants, mostly at third base but also at second base and in the outfield. Noted for his speed running the bases and chasing down fly balls, he had his finest season in the majors in 1906, when he stole a career-high 49 bases and led the league in on-base percentage. His big league career lasted from 1901 to 1908, over half of it with the Giants. He had a phenomenal on-base percentage of .377, having scored 100 runs in both 1902 and 1903. Sammy’s ebullient personality made him a favorite of baseball writers, fans and fellow players. But he had his serious side, too. He had a passion for singing, and his childhood friend Oscar Seagle, who became a world-renowned baritone, urged Sammy to study in

Paris under Jean de Reszke, the most famous male opera singer in the late 19th century, succeeded by Enrico Caruso. Sammy had a “grand and golden baritone,” and his voice became even more “rich, full, vibrating, touching the heart strings.” He entertained his teammates on long train rides and appeared onstage singing the popular songs of the day and his own compositions. Perhaps his greatest accomplishment came later when he became the head baseball coach at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Coach Sammy Strang still maintains the highest winning percentage of any Army baseball coach, with an astounding .711 percentage during his career at the military academy (19091917). Strang coached many cadets who rose to prominence in the Army, including many future three-, four- and five-star generals who fought in WWII. Among the most famous were (year of graduation in brackets): Jacob Devers (1909), commander of the Sixth United States Army Group in the European theater; Alexander Patch (1913) commander of the U.S. Army and United States Marine Corps forces during the Guadalcanal campaign and the Seventh Army in France and Germany; Omar Bradley (1915), U.S. Army field

commander in North Africa and Europe and General of the Army from the Normandy landings to the end of the war in Europe; and Robert Neyland (1916), aide to Gen. Douglas MacArthur while he was superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point (1919-1922) and commander of supply services in Calcutta, India. When he was asked to name those who most shaped his direction in life while at West Point, Neyland replied that Coach Strang was one of the four along with Charles Daly, coach of the football team. A native of Texas, Neyland had come to the academy in 1912 and graduated four years later having achieved academic success and a 35-5 record as pitcher for the baseball team, including one stretch of 20 consecutive wins. He captained the team in his senior year and remains the Army career leader in pitching victories. He also pitched the first no-hitter in Army baseball history in 1914. Probably more important to him was the fact that he emerged victorious over the Navy team all four years. Neyland was also a star end on the football team, played on the national championship team in 1914 and won the heavyweight boxing championship in his senior year. He was recruited to play

1915 West Point Baseball Team. There were six future WWII generals on the team, including Bradley, Neyland and Devers, who are the three men standing on the right with the assistant manager on the end. Coach S. Strang Nicklin is wearing the business suit, second from the left. Photo courtesy of University of Tennessee Special Collections

professional baseball by the New York Giants, Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Athletics but instead went to World War I as soon as he graduated, serving in France. Much later, Gen. Neyland would serve three stints as the head football coach at UT (1926-1934, 1936-1940, and 1946-1952). He compiled a .829 winning percentage over 21 seasons and won 173 games out of the 216 his teams played. He also had six undefeated seasons (including Bowl trips), nine undefeated regular seasons, seven conference championships and four national championships. In 1938 and 1939, Neyland’s teams set NCAA records by shutting out 17 straight opponents, and the 1939 team was the last football team in NCAA history to hold every regularseason opponent scoreless. He was an innovator,

REUNION NOTES ■ Central High School Class of 1980 35th reunion, 6-10 p.m. Saturday, June 27, The Foundry, 747 World’s Fair Park Drive. Info/register: “Central High School Class of 1980” on Facebook or Melody Majors Johnson, 423-798-0880.

too, credited with being the first coach to use sideline telephones and game films to study opponents. His team was one of the first to use tear-away jerseys to enhance his trademark elusiveness and fulfill his motto “speed over strength.” Among his fellow coaches he is probably best known for his “Seven Maxims of Winning Football.” Who could doubt that Neyland’s Maxims had their genesis in his West Point years under Coach Strang, who coached base-running and batting technique as the hallmarks of a winning team? Strang taught these seven basic rules for successful hitting: ■ 1. Assume a comfortable and relaxed stance. ■ 2. Keep your bat on your shoulder; don’t pump, wriggle, or twist yourself into a tense position. ■ 3. Be ready. Go back slowly

■ Fulton High Class of 1953 will hold its 62nd reunion 5-9 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at Fox Den Country Club, 12284 N. Fox Den Drive. Cost: $30 due by April 27. Info: Wanda Warwick, 689-6709, or Wilma Patterson, 984-7735. ■ Halls High Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday, April 25, in the Halls High School caf-

with your bat as the pitcher prepares to deliver the ball. ■ 4. Start your swing as the ball leaves the pitcher’s hand. ■ 5. Keep your eye on the ball. Stop your swing if the pitch doesn’t look good. ■ 6. If continuing the swing, time the ball. Try to meet it well in front of your body. ■ 7. “Golf” a low pitch, “club” a high pitch.

Sammy Strang returned to Tennessee shortly before his father’s death in 1919 to own and manage the struggling Chattanooga Lookouts in the Southern League. He was credited with turning the franchise around and sold the team (for which he had paid nothing) for a reported $75,000 in 1927. At only 55 years of age, Samuel Strang Nicklin died in Chattanooga of a perforated ulcer on March 13, 1932. He is buried in the National Cemetery there.

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POWELL – Priced to sell! 31.88 acres, great potential development. This property is located approx 2 miles from I-75. Zoned PR w/concept plan for Ridgewood Village Subdivision. $325,000 (887924)

HALLS – 4BR/3BA sits on 1.68 acres & features: Sep living quarters, sep driveways, 28x28 detached 2-car gar POSSIBLE COMMERCIAL! This 2.3 acres is heated & cooled with 10' tall door sits across from Emory Rd & Dry Gap great for camper or boat stg. 17,000 Pike Intersection across from Weigels & KW GE automatic emergency standby Pinnacle Bank. Level to gently rolling & whole house generator. Below apjust 1.5 miles from I-75. $500,000 (917532) praised value! (913520) $199,900

POWELL – Plenty of rm to roam. This 3BR/2BA features 1900+ SF, lg open dining area or fam rm, LR w/FP, mstr suite w/soaking tub & shower, laundry rm, fenced backyard & stg bldg. $79,900 (918404)

HALLS/FOUNTAIN CITY Shopper news • APRIL 8, 2015 • B-3

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'14 Ford E-350,12-passenger van, XLT, save 1,000s! R1710 ........$22,900 '14 Ford Transit Connect, XLT wagon, all pwr, low miles, factory warranty! R1687 .. $23,888 '14 Ford Taurus, limited, leather, loaded, factory warranty! R1696 ....... $23,500 '14 Ford Fusion, titanium, leather, roof, loaded! R1709 ............................. $22,995

Tree Services

HOMETOWN AIR “Back to the basics”

Price includes $399 dock fee. Plus tax, tag & title WAC. Dealer retains all rebates. Restrictions may apply. See dealer for details. Prices good through next week.

Lennox 17.00 S.E.E.R Heat Pump Financing Available

EDWARDS TREE SERVICE Interior Pruning, Complete Removal, Power Stump Grinding Insured • Free Estimates

922-0645 Workers Comp Liability

Alterations & Sewing Ray Varner

Travis Varner

Dan Varner

2026 N. Charles Seivers Blvd. • Clinton, TN 37716

457-0704 or 1-800-579-4561 www.rayvarner.com

BUICK ROADMASTER - 1994. Limited, red w/lthr. int. 89K mi., $3,900, Best Offer. (865)474-1548. CADILLAC CTS 2007. Loaded. Exc. cond. Garaged. 75k mi, silver. $11,900. (865)588-6860; 399-8792 CHEVROLET IMPALA - 2004. V6, AT, leather, new tires, 1 owner, smoker free, $6000. (865)523-8736. CHEVROLET IMPALA LT - 2012. 22 k, 1 owner, rear spoiler, dual clim. cont. dual air bag syst. Loaded. Orig. in/ out. $15,400/bo. (865)382-0365. FORD FUSION 2006. SEL, Sedan V6, fully loaded, runs perfectly. $4755. Call (865) 640-5404.

Trailers UTILITY TRAILERS All Sizes Available 865-986-5626 smokeymountaintrailers.com

Auto Parts & Acc Nitto M/T 35x12.50R20LT Trail Grappler, 800 mi, 4 @ $350 ea. 239-2005191

Lincoln MKZ 2007, AWD, 119,560 miles, exc cond., Fully automatic, Silver, stereo/CD Memorized settings, 2 owners. $9,100. 865-386-8815 MAZDA TRUCK - 2005. Manual, 6 cyl, rwd, extended cab, split rear window, bed liner, CD player, well maintained - one owner 56,300 mi., $13,500. (865)414-1639.

Sports and Imports BMW 328I 2013. hard top convertible, loaded, auto, 10K mi., $31,500. 423-295-5393 HONDA PRELUDE 1988, 2 dr, 4 cyl AT, 180K miles, $1500. 865-936-6715 Mercedes Benz 560SL Conv. 1988, soft & hard tops. Blk/Blk. Garage kept. 107K mi. $10,950. (865)408-9936. MGB Roadster 1976 Red w/red/black int., restored eng. & int., new tires, wheels, radio, 4 spd. w/OD, $9,750. 423-923-0966, 423-345-3049. TOYOTA AVALON XLE 2014. V6, pearl white, w/tan/brwn/choc. inside, Bluetooth, heated seats, backup camera, FWD, 14K mi. $26,000 firm. (828) 835-3921; cell 828-557-4879. TOYOTA CAMRY - 2000. AT, loaded, exc. cond. in & out. $3395. Call 865397-7918 or 865-898-8825. VOLKSWAGEN GTI - 2013. Red w/blk int; Autobahn pkg - leath, sunrf, prem audio; blk whl; many VW acc. 14,000 mi., $24,900. (865)776-0146.

4 Wheel Drive CHEV. 1500 - 1992. 4 WD, ext. cab, 95.5k mi., beige w/shell, great truck, new tires. $5750/b.o. (208)569-4194. HONDA RIDGELINE RTL- 2011. 4WD Crew Cab w/Navi, grey/grey, low miles, warranty, clear title, $17,500 mi., $9700, dgsberry@gmail.com (877)443-4978.

Sport Utility Vehicles FORD EXPEDITION XLT 2014 loaded, 8K miles $34,900. 423-295-5393 FORD EXPLORER - 1993. V6, AT, 4WD, every day driver, $2900. (865) 216-5387. HONDA CRV 2011 SE, 33k mi, tract. control, dual air bags. Loaded. New 75k tires, immac. in/out. $17,400/bo. (865)382-0365.

Trucks CHEVROLET 1500 PICKUP 2008. very clean, 6 1/2’ bed, very low miles, strong 6 motor, good pep, auto, air, cruise, am/fm/cd/sat/aux. $14,300. (865)985-8138. CHEVROLET S-10 - 2003. 92k mi, Vortex eng., AT, cold air, no dents, AM/ FM CD, $4250. (865)258-8931. Nissan Titan 2006, 5.6LE Crew Cab, 124K mi, leather int., cruise, AC, runs great, $8,750. 207-522-3627

Trailers Newly built Haul-Master heavy duty folding utility trailer, 4’x8’, 1195 lb cap., can be used for motorcycle. $400. 865-705-0505

Vans CHEV. G20 CONV. VAN - 1988. new transm., new tires, runs exc., lots of extras. $2200/b.o. (865)408-9701.

Classic Cars 1979 VW Super Beetle Conv., all orig., 1 owner, all books & records, 73K actual mi, yellow, tan int., $10,500 obo. 865-679-6836 CHEVY CORVETTE - 1992. Convertible, red w/white top, runs & looks great, 92K mi., $8,500. (865)235-5814. FORD HARD TOP 1956 VICTORIA. Compl. restoration. 300 mi. on rebuilt eng. $15,000. (865)333-0615. Mercedes Benz 560SL Conv. 1988, soft & hard tops. Blk/Blk. Garage kept. 107K mi. $10,950. (865)408-9936.

Men, women, children. Custom-tailored clothing for ladies of all sizes, plus kids! Faith Koker (865)938-1041

Child Care Services

DAYCARE OPENINGS

Infant & toddler daycare openings available in my home Mon-Fri. Fulltime or part-time. References provided. (865)922-9455

Hankins

Tree Service

Owner Operator

Roger Hankins 497-3797

Pruning • Logging Bush Hogging Stump Removal Insured FREE ESTIMATES • LIFETIME EXPERIENCE

Contractors/Builders Recreation

FORD RANGER 1999 6 cylinder, 3.0, +55K orig miles, 4 door, bed liner, great mechanical shape, stick shift, chrome wheels, CD player, Oak Ridge, one owner 55,820 mi., $4,500. (865)482-9766.

ALTERATIONS BY FAITH

Boats/Motors/Marine 18’ BOW RIDER 8-pass., only 38 hrs, 215 HP, Challenger 180 SE, gorgeous, w/trailer. $12,750. 865-250-8079. BAY BOAT - Exc. cond. 23’ Ranger, 230C, twin 200 HP Johnsons, $15,000. New alum. trlr, $5000. (865)333-0615. Boat 2000 Four Winns 268 Vista, exc shape, radar arch, full canvas, low hrs, on lift, reg. gas, Tellico Village. $35,000. Alan, 423-371-9050.

LICENSED GENERAL CONTRACTOR

Restoration, remodeling, additions, kitchens, bathrooms, decks, sunrooms, garages, etc. Residential & commercial, free estimates. Herman Love (865)922-8804

Dozer Work/Tractor

BOBCAT/BACKHOE

Small dump truck. Small jobs welcome & appreciated! Call 6884803 or 660-9645.

2000 PACE ARROW VISION - 36’, 2 slides, twin air & heat, W&D, ref w/ ice maker, all opt. 23K mi, $35,000. (865)850-9613. 2005 Winnebago Sightseer 29R, V-10 Ford on a workhorse chassis & Allison trans., 2 new flat screen TVs & sound bar, 2 slides, dinette & sleeper sofa, queen bed in rear, sleeps 6, plenty of bsmt storage, awnings on all windows. Super nice. Mint cond. 42K mi. $43,900. 423-851-1152 2008 Berkshire diesel pusher, 37’, 28K mi, 4 slides, $90,000. 865-776-1991 or 865-992-3547 2008 JAYCO Jay Flight 27RBS $12,500. Living room slide & full rear bathroom. Queen master bed, fold down couch & dinette. See online ad for more! EXCELLENT SHAPE. 865-755-4389 (865)755-4389. 2013 MONTANA HIGH Country 36’ 5th wheel, deeded resort lot, East of Gatlinburg. $73,000. 3 slide outs, smoke/ pet free, has not been towed. RV is in pristine condition, Lot has new asphalt parking and a new large concrete and flagstone patio. 865-964-8092.

2014 WHITE WATER RETRO 15’ trailer. Like new, heat & air, awning, 2-burner, frig w freezer, m-wave, sleep 3-4, toilet&shwr, 1800 lbs, see pics at riversidervs. net, model 150, pewter/red. (865)945-3862. CHATO SPORT BY THOR 2006 MH Class C 29R, low mi., many new updates, $29,000 obo. (865) 414-1490. DUTCHMAN TOY HAULER 2005, 32 ft. Good condition, lots of room. Call 865-776-1991; 865-992-3547.

NEW & PRE-OWNED SPRING CLEARANCE SALE Limited Time Only 2016’S ARRIVING DAILY Show Prices Extended Check Us Out At Northgaterv.com or call 865-681-3030 - Wildwood XL 20’ travel trailer. Awning, heat/air, anti-sway hitch, jacks, two propane bottles, full bath inc. tub/shower, kitchen, queen bed, rear dinette/dbl bed, TV w/ DVD player, lots of storage. Loaded w/extras. Immaculate. $10,500.00 931-456-6105 (931)456-6105.

Motorcycles/Mopeds - 2010 Harley Davidson FLHXSE CVO. This Harley Davidson is a limited-production version of the popular Harley-Davidson hotbagger. Powered by the 110 cubic inch V-twin engine. Loaded with chrome and Spiced Rum paint with gold leafing. This bike has several added features, the Harley Davidson LED headlamp, Harley Davidson ipod interface with relocation kit, 7” speakers and amp. Road pegs, Kuryakyn Crusher exhaust pipes with Trident Tips, leather Mustang lid covers, V-stream windshield. Tires have 2000 miles on them, CVO brass key, Harley Davidson cover. Currently has 16,699 miles and is in excellent condition, 865-209-7636 serious inquiries only. HONDA SHADOW 750 2006 Garage kept, extras, sharp! $2950 865-237-5537. YAMAHA V-STAR 1300 - Exc. shape. Low mi. 2007. $5850. (616)260-6584.

Jobs

DRIVERS - Company & Op’s: Increase Your Earning Power! Run Dedicated! Great Hometime and Beneﬁts YOU Deserve! Drive Newer Equipment! 855-971-8527

Aerial bucket truck Stump grinding Brush chipper Bush hogging Trimming & removing Licensed and insured Over 30 yrs. experience

Free estimates

TREE WORK

AND POWER STUMP GRINDER Free est, 50 yrs exp! Call (865)804-1034

• Bobcat w/Backhoe Attachment • Footer • Above-Ground Pools • Sewer Installations • Landscaping • Bush Hogging • Driveways • Firewood etc.

BOBCAT/BACKHOE

Garage Sales HUGE SALE April 10 & 11 at 6136 Cline Rd. Follow signs on Maynardville Hwy from Halls High Sch red light. Books, furn, chipper-shredder, truck tool box, toys, pond forms, clothes, HH items, fishing lure suppls, canning jars, jewelry, tools. HANNAH'S GROVE YARD SALE Sat, April 11, 8 am - 1 pm. Located just north of the Walmart on Norris Freeway in Halls. Stock up for summer!

Home Maint./Repair North

CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION

3-FAMILY SALE - April 9, 10 & 11, 8am - 3pm. at 2908 Titanium Ln. HH items, clothing for the whole family, toys etc.

Floors, Walls & Repairs

3-FAMIY SALE - Corner of Emory and Quarry Roads. Fri/Sat, April 10-11, 8am-6pm. Furn, bumper pool table, pictures, couch, clothes, HH items, & much more!

33yrs. experience, excellent work

Call John: 938-3328 HAROLD’S GUTTER SERVICE

Will clean front & back, $20 & up. Quality work, guaranteed. (865)288-0556

HONEST & DEPENDABLE!

Small jobs welcome. Exp’d in carpentry, drywall, painting, plumbing. Reasonable, refs avail. Call Dick at (865)947-1445

BIG GARAGE SALE - April 9, 10 & 11, 9 a.m. - ?. 7409 Blacks Ferry Rd off West Emory Rd. FOUNTAINGATE S/D - Sat, April 11, 8am - 2 pm. Neighborhood-wide yard sale off Tazewell Pike.

West

COOPER’S BUDGET LAWNCARE

Cheaper than the rest, but still the best! Mowing, mulching, hedge-trimming, etc. Affordable, reliable, honest work since 2006. Call Donnie at 865-384-5039 for a free estimate.

DALTON AFFORDABLE LAWNCARE Mowing, mulching, trimming. No job too small! Free est. Call Mark at (865)235-9782

Manufactured Homes 16X80 IN PARK, $11,700 or best cash offer & only $200 mo. park rent, in Dandridge, 865-386-7451. I BUY OLDER MOBILE HOMES. 1990 up, any size OK. 865-384-5643

Mobile Homes/Lots

Cemetery Lots 2 LOTS - Highland Memorial, value $2500 each. Sell $1600 each. 865414-4615 2 SIDE BY SIDE Cemetary. lots in Greenwood Cemetery, $1500 ea. (865)588-6385 CEMETERY LOTS - 4 lots Lynnhurst Cemetery. Monument rights. $8,000, (865)922-5227 ESTATE SALE - 2 mausaleum crypt spaces loc. at Highland Memorial Park Sutherland Ave. $5950 total. Owner deceased. Buried at alternate location. Contact Estate Executor at (865)405-8130 HIGHLAND - Highland Memorial, Gospels Sec. 2 lots side by side, $1200 each. 904-540-3836

Computers & Acces. PC PACKAGE FOR SALE - includes modem, keyboard, mouse, speakers & all-in-one printer. All but monitor! Only $100. Please call (865)992-1462.

Furniture DINING ROOM TABLE AND CHAIRS - Cherry Queen Anne table and 4 chairs. Table comes with 2 leafs that extend to seat 10 along with custom pads. $575, (865)657-9330

ATTN: VENDORS Rent your space for our annual Ed Spring Fling Rummage Sale May 2, 9am-Noon. $25 per space. Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters. Edfinancial Services @ Windsor Square 120 N. Seven Oaks Dr. 865-342-5128 for info or to rent a space.

Farmer’s Mkt/ Trading Post

GROUND LEVEL CONTAINERS

8’wx9’hx40’ Store tools, equipment, feed, cars, etc. $1395-$1795. 966-9400 x 412

GROUND LEVEL CONTAINERS

8’wx9’hx40’ Store tools, equipment, feed, cars, etc. $1395-$1795. 966-9400 x 412

MASSEY FERGUSON 175 TRACTOR Good cond. 28,070 hrs. Runs good. Needs brakes & clutch. $6000 cash. Bush Bull, 6’, $2000. (865)405-8316

Pool, Club house. Lots -- $99/mo. (865)250-4205

For Sale By Owner CHARMING HOME PRICED TO SELL 1966 Clove, 3BR, Don’t miss this move-in ready ranch home with a desirable open floor plan. Located at the end of a private street, this home features a walk-in, tiled shower in the master bath, new energy-efficient windows and vinyl wood floors throughout the main living areas. Located 7 minutes from downtown and UT campus. Comes with: *Stainless kitchen appliances *Front load washer and dryer *Freshly painted walls *Maintenance-free vinyl siding *Large covered front porch and open back deck. (865)385-6837. HARDIN VALLEY HOUSE - 2233 Berrywood DR, 4BR, Hardin Valley 2233 Berrywood DRAll Brick - 3,350 SQ ft. 4BR/3.5BA3 Car Garage: Central VacNew Deck- New Carpet Finished basement with bath Hardin Valley Schools 1/2 mile from schools Sbryant25@aol.com 865-384-0959 Move in ready!

Lots/Acreage for Sale 5 1/2 ACRE LOT with lake view on Norris, in Sharps Chapel, Pinnacle Point. $25K. (601)297-8312.

Real Estate Rentals Apartments - Unfurn. $0 DEPOSIT!! - 2BR Garden Apts. w/all amenities include SALT Pool & W/D conn. Close to Ftn. City. Call Tayna, 865-688-7531. Professionally managed by Garland Management Co.

Household Goods

1,2,3 BR $345 - $450/mo.

3 KNITTING MACHINES - Serger & Sewing Machines. Best offers. 865335-3465 (865)984-5411

GREAT VALUE RIVERSIDE MANOR ALCOA HWY 970-2267

3 PC. DIN. RM SUITE, CHERRY, - Pennsylvania House, solid wood 3 pc. bookcase, $300, depressed oak enter. ctr, $800. (865)882-7154 bef. 9pm

*Pools, Laundries, Appl. *5 min. to UT & airport www.riversidemanorapts.com

Lawn & Garden JOHN DEERE LT155 Riding Mower, scraper blade & bagger. 15 HP, Kawasaki eng., 38” cut. 850-8672 JOHN DEERE X475 - $6495 obo, 2005 model, 192 hours, 48” deck, like new condition. Call 865-599-0516.

2 BR POWELL - Special 1/2 Rent NOW. Water paid, all appls, no pet fee, $570 mo. 384-1099; 938-6424. MONDAY PLAZA - 1BR & STUDIOS AVAIL. ON THE STRIP. Starting at $395 mo. For more info (865)219-9000

NORWOOD MANOR APTS. Accepting Applications 1, 2, & 3 BR. On busline Equal Housing Opportunity 865-689-2312

Merchandise - Misc. BUYING COMIC BOOKS small or lg. collections. Phone 865-368-7499

SOUTH KNOX/UT/DOWNTOWN 2BR, 700 Sq. Ft. APT, Call about our $299 move in special! 865-573-1000. WEST - GREAT location & schools, 2 BR, 2 BA, W/D conn, $650/mo. $500 DD. No pets. More. 865-588-3433

Metal Buildings

GROUND LEVEL CONTAINERS

Homes Unfurnished

8’wx9’hx40’ Store tools, equip., feed, cars, etc. $1395-$1795 966-9400 x 412

COUNTRY SETTING - 10 min. from Halls, Hwy 33, 4BR, 3BA, FP, 2 car gar. on an acre lot. $1000 mo. + $1000 DD. 865-776-3621. No Pets KCDC APPROVED - Beautiful new 3 BR house, CHA, W/D, off Riverside, 37915 (865)219-8669

Musical GRETSCH COUNTRY GENTLEMAN Guitar, $3500. Grodin Freeway guitar $375; Fender 212R amp, $275. (865)806-1252

WEST - Fox Run Subd. Exec home 4 BR, 2.5 BA, lrg kit., fam rm, LR, DR, office, fncd level backyard. 865803-7978

Condos Unfurnished Announcements

PLEASANT RIDGE 2 BR, 2 BA, $750 mo. 865-544-1717 or 865-740-0990

Duplx/Multplx UnFurn

ADOPT: A loving couple longs to adopt your newborn into a home filled with unconditional love, warmth & security. Expenses paid. Kim & Werner @ 1-888-416-5056 ADOPTION: Loving couple promises your baby a secure home. Denise & Nick. 1-888-449-0803

WEST - Newly rentivated, granite counter tops, spacious 2BR, 2BA, family room & fireplace, W/D Conn, $875 mo., 1 year lease, (865)216-5736

Townhouse/Villas Unfurn KARNS AREA - 2BR, 2 1/2 BA, stove, refrig., DW, garbage disp., no pets. $800 mo. (865)691-8822.

Financial

Farm Equipment ‘65 MASSEY-FERGUSON - Gas engine, power steering. $3,250 obo. Call 556-8694 or (865)922-8694

VOLUNTEER VILLAGE

Heavy Equipment

Adoptions

Landscape/Lawn Svc

Real Estate Commercial

Consolidation Loans FIRST SUN FINANCE 1ST LOAN FREE We make loans up to $1000. We do credit starter & rebuilder loans. Call today, 30 minute approvals. See manager for details. 865-687-3228

Commercial Property /Sale 701 NORTH CHERRY ST. 6,000 SF, $175,000. 865-544-1717; 865-740-0990

FRED’S LAWN CARE

Mowing, weed-eating & blowing. LOW RATES! Also minor mower repairs. (865)679-1161

SMITH LANDSCAPING & LAWNCARE 10% Senior Discount. We take care of all your landscaping and lawncare needs, big & small. Mulching, ponds and waterfalls, ﬂower beds, aeration, over-seeding, fertilization, dethatching, retainer walls. We believe in fair prices and top quality work. Visit SLawncare.com. Free est, lic’d/ ins’d. Todd Smith, (865)312-1227 or (865)454-4526

Building Materials Driver/Transport

Breeden's Tree Service

865-219-9505

Campers & RV’s

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MASTER PLUMBER 40 Years Experience Licensed & Bonded

SPECIALS OF THE WEEK!

Real Estate Sales

1 new metal bldg. 120’ L x50’ W, complete, never erected. 9’ sidewalls to 14’ center walls. 865-803-3633 5 New Rolltop Metal Doors: (1) 16’x14’H, (2) 14’x8’H, (2) 14’x14”H. 865-458-5164

Merchandise

Antiques WANTED Military antiques and collectibles 865-368-0682

Appliances

GOOD AS NEW APPLIANCES

EMPLOYERS! FIND THAT NEXT GREAT HIRE in the

90 Day Warranty

865-851-9053 2001 E. Magnolia Ave. WILL PICK UP SCRAP METAL - I will pick up scrap metal, HH appliances, lawn mowers, any metal (no dishwashers). Call John at (865)925-3820

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Shopper Ve n t s enews

a dessert and a friend. Info: Janice White, 548-0326. Navigating Your Joy in Life luncheon, 10:45 a.m., Buddy’s Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. Hosted by Knoxville Christian Women’s Connection. Cost: $12 inclusive. Complimentary child care is by reservation only. Info/reservations: 315-8182 or knoxvillechristianwomen@gmail.com. VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784.

THROUGH WEDNESDAY, MAY 20

African American Quilt Conference of Appalachia, Rose Center, 442 W. Second North St., Morristown. Lunch: $10; conference and workshops, free. Registration required. Info/to register: www.aahaonline.net.

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Applications accepted for the Great Smoky Mountains Trout Adventure Camp for middle-school girls and boys, sponsored by the Tennessee Council of Trout Unlimited, to be held June 15-20 at Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont (GSMIT) in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Info/applications: www.tntroutadventure.org.

THROUGH SATURDAY, JUNE 20 Online registration open for Race to benefit the Corryton Community Food Pantry, to be held Saturday, June 20. Event is part of “The Run and See Tennessee Grand Prix Series.” To register: runnerreg.us/corryton8mile. Info: corryton8miler@yahoo.com; ron.fuller@ totalracesolutions.com; or Joyce Harrell, 705-7684.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Sponsored by the Oak Ridge Folk Dancers. First visit free. No partner or dance experience required. Adults and children accompanied by an adult welcome. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; www. oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, APRIL 8-9 AAA Safe Driving for Mature Operators, 5-9 p.m., Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Cost: $10. 8-hour course approved by the state of Tennessee for insurance premium discounts for eligible drivers over age 55. Info/to register: 862-9250 or 862-9252.

SATURDAY, APRIL 11 BBQ fundraiser, 2-6 p.m., Powell Lodge #582, 7700 Fersner Road. Cost: $10, kids 12 and under free. All invited. Bird Walk with Dr. Bob Collier, 9-11 a.m., Mac Smith Resource Center, Narrow Ridge, 1936 Liberty Hill Road, Washburn. Info: Mitzi, 497-3603 or community@ narrowridge.org. Color Me Rad 5K, 9 a.m., Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum. Participants of all ages are welcome to run or walk. A portion of the proceeds will benefit East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Info/to register: colormerad.com. Plant sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., UT Gardens, at UT agriculture campus on Neyland Drive. All proceeds will benefit the UT Gardens. Info: utgardens.tennessee.edu. Spring Weed Walk, 1-3 p.m., Mac Smith Resource Center, Narrow Ridge, 1936 Liberty Hill Road, Washburn. Suggested donation: $10-$15. Info: Mitzi, 4973603 or community@narrowridge.org. The 51st annual Talahi Plant Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Lakeshore Park, 6410 S. Northshore Drive. All proceeds benefit the Knoxville Community. Admission and parking: free.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 11-12 Dogwood Art DeTour, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Free event, including artist demonstrations, Raku workshop and craft activities for kids. Light refreshments. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

MONDAY, APRIL 13

THURSDAY, APRIL 9 Heiskell Community Center Seniors Program, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 9420 Heiskell Road. Ken Newton Band performing at 11:30 a.m.; Easter luncheon served at noon; bingo at 1 p.m. Free; donations appreciated. Bring

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, APRIL 10-11

Binding the Edge of the Quilt Class: 9:15 a.m.12:15 p.m., Hobby Lobby, 6580 Clinton Highway. Cost: $24. Info: Monica Schmidt, 406-3971, monicaschmidt. tn@gmail.com, myquiltplace.com/profile/ monicaschmidt.

Kids

TUESDAY, APRIL 14 Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Paulette Elementary School, 3006 Maynardville Highway.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Sponsored by the Oak Ridge Folk Dancers. First visit free. No partner or dance experience required. Adults and children accompanied by an adult welcome. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; www.oakridgefolkdancers. org; on Facebook.

THURSDAY, APRIL 16 “Plan Before You Plant: Maximizing the Output of Your Raised Beds,” 3:15-4:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by Knox County Master Gardeners. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, APRIL 16-18 “The Night of January 16th” presented by the Powell Playhouse at Jubilee Banquet Center, 6700 Jubilee Center Way. Thursday-Saturday evening: dinner, 5:30 and play, 7; Saturday matinee: lunch, 12:30 p.m. and play, 2 p.m. Tickets: $10 at the door; Saturday matinee only, seniors, $5. Dinner and lunch reservations required: 938-2112. Ticket info: Mona, 256-7428.

SATURDAY, APRIL 18 Boy Scout Troop 13 yard sale fundraiser, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., near Fountain City Park. If rain, will move to Lions Club building at Fountain City Park. To donate items: Dane Ringley, RingleyDave@gmail.com, or Candy, 377-3908. Cystic Fibrosis Walk-A-Thon, 9 a.m., Wilson Park in Maynardville. EarthFest 2015, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., World’s Fair Park. Activities include: scavenger hunt, live music, activities and crafts for kids, Mercury thermometer exchange, exhibits and more. Free event. Info: www.knox-earthfest.org. Fulton High School band art and craft sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., parking lot behind the football field, 2509 N. Broadway.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 18-19 Orchid show and sale, Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave. Hosted by the Smoky Mountain Orchid Society. Admission free. Info: smos@frontier.com or www.smokymtnorchidsociety.com.

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inbarr Saunders doesn’t consider id hi himself a fashion maven. But his trademark bow tie and straw fedora are as distinctive as his name, which is Irish. His grandfather was from Cork, he explains. Saunders, who lives in Bearden with his wife, Ellen Bebb, is a current City Council member and former Knox County commissioner. He grew up in Sequoyah Hills and was a member of the first Webb School class to attend from 7th to 12th grade. When he first enrolled, the school was housed at Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church. Students were required to wear a coat and tie to chapel each morning. After chapel, the coats came off, he says. Dressing well for class continued through his undergraduate years at Transylvania University in Lexington, Ky. While not required, students often wore ties to class. He thinks the practice of wearing a coat and tie in his early years impacted his current fashion choices. After college, Saunders attended Army Officer Candidate School. He served one year in New Orleans and one year in Vietnam. The experience required incredible discipline, and he wouldn’t trade it for the world, he says. He’d hoped to work for the railroad after his Army service, but instead, landed in the banking industry. In those days, bankers wore white shirts, straight ties and suits, and he typically bought three suits a year. He may have owned a bow tie or two, but

he mainly wore them with tuxedos, he says. He found his calling in community service during his banking career. He became an East Tennessee Children’s Hospital board member and got involved with the Arts Council, now the Arts & Culture Alliance. “I always felt like I got more than I gave,” he says. When Saunders left banking at the beginning of 1985 to manage an accounting firm, he didn’t own a pair of jeans. He adopted a new uniform for his new career: khaki pants, navy jacket, and Bass Weejun penny loafers. He decided that he liked bow ties, and eventually gave away all of his straight ties. Around the same time, he added another element to his personal style. For years, he grew a beard during an annual beach trip and shaved it off when he came home. In 1985, he kept the beard. He admits that it was a different color back then. He retired in 2008 to serve on County Commission. His recent community involvement includes the Knoxville Historic Zoning Commission, West Knoxville Sertoma Club, Bearden Council and Knox Heritage. While jeans have a place in his current wardrobe, he prefers that they have a crease. He generally sticks to the uniform of a navy jacket, bow-tie and khakis for City Council meetings or public events. The fedora hat, which his father also wore, is occasionally

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Moe the cat relaxes on a table in the Burns’ loft. The Smoky Mountains can be seen out the window. Photos by Cindy Taylor From page 2 “I have my grandparents’ dining table that they brought from Germany and pieces that are new, old and everything in between,” said Lorraine. “This place is very warm and homey and works for us. “We love living here. Until you have tried this lifestyle, you can’t appreciate the convenience of having so many amenities within walking distance. Two of my favorite things are the coffee shop downstairs and windows up here with amazing views.”

Residents say the convenience of downtown living far outweighs any inconveniences. With parking spaces included in most properties, the hassle of street parking isn’t an issue. Groceries can be delivered, and fresh produce is a short walk away. Workout facilities, restaurants, parks and shopping are close-by. To tour downtown lofts, join the 30th annual City People’s Downtown Home Tour May 1-2. Info: www. citypeoplehometour.org.

Art on display Rachael Bennett and her daughter, Brooke, and Geri Landry and her daughter, Kate, are happy to see the girls’ work on display. They were part of the art exhibit at Farragut Town Hall. At left, Luke Wedemeyer gets a brownie while his mother, Rhonda, pours some punch at the reception.

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Hats make her happy

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mong the many things Anne McKinney is known for, the most readily apparent is her stylish collection of hats. The popular estate lawyer, motivational speaker, song parodist and YouTube phenomenon – one of her videos has garnered over a million hits – is a big fan of headwear for all occasions. She’s always liked hats but says that years ago she would “buy them and they’d sit on the shelf.” However, in the early 90s, the tragic accidental death of a young client changed her perspective. “I cried for days,” she says. “I thought about how fleeting life is, about how our days are numbered. And I thought, ‘what

“My favorite hat,” says McKinney Photos by Emily Shane

can I do to remind myself that this, right now, is the most important moment?’ ” Out came the neglected hats. Putting one on, she says, made her feel “all nice and dressed up.” And her mood was lifted daily. “There’s a lot to be said for looking at things deliberately in a positive light,” she says, and she carries that message to all who come to hear her speak. As for the benefits of wearing hats: number one, she says, is that “I spend absolutely no time on my hair. “There are certain hats you can wear with your hair down,” she continues, but most of the time hers is tucked up under. “My hair has a mind of its own,” she admits. “Wonderful things happen when you

Anne McKinney in a “Carnaby Street” mood, complete with newsboy hat wear a hat,” she says. Once at a street fair, she was accosted by a man who’d clearly been imbibing more than lemonade. He peered at her face under the brim of a smart-looking hat. “I’ve got it!” he exclaimed. “Joan Collins!” And several doctors, including an ophthalmologist and a dermatologist, have verified hat-wearing pluses that McKinney had long suspected. “A brimmed hat keeps your face in the shade, so that your eyes are pro-

tected against cataracts and your skin is protected against wrinkles and sun damage.” But most benefits are esoteric. “Men, especially in the South, love to see a lady in a hat,” McKinney says with a twinkle in her eye. “This is my favorite hat,” she says, bringing out a sharp black fedora reminiscent of the one Judy Garland wore when she sang “Get Happy.” And her biggest splurge – a wide-brimmed black stunner – once created a special moment with her young son. She and the toddler were eating at a restaurant. Mom dropped something in her lap and when she bent over to retrieve it, the hat’s brim hid her face. Straightening back up, she noticed her son gazing at her in wonder, and laughing. She’d just begun a round of “peek-a-boo” without even realizing it. Mother and son, needless to say, spent the rest of lunch playing the game. “There’s absolutely nothing like a baby’s laughter,” she says. McKinney does admit to some hat-related drawbacks, like the time she discovered, going through airport security, that some hats contain metal. But on the whole she wouldn’t trade her toppers for anything. “I would like to ‘single-hattedly’ change the hat-wearing habits of the world!” she declares. “I have a closet full of wonderful memories.” You can visit Anne McKinney at http:// passitonwell.com.

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