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Hitches honored for backyard On Memorial Day (Monday, May 27), Fountain City Town Hall will present the 2013 Residential Landscaping Award to Joe and Louise Hitch. Betty Bean catches up with the Hitches in their backyard wonderland and finds that they began planting their garden in 1957. “Fifty-six years later, they’re still working on it.”

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Caravan rolls on Contrary to reports elsewhere, Marvin West is very much alive and writes this week that “the Big Orange Caravan includes food and other refreshments but comes with a price tag – Germantown this week, Chattanooga next week, Kingsport, Atlanta and Franklin to follow. “If all those stops are standing room only, you can believe that Tennessee fans believe better days are coming.”

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A ‘reel’ experience By Jake Mabe

Who hasn’t dreamed of making their own television series? Several students at Pellissippi State are doing just that for a class. But this isn’t just your run of the mill end-of-course project. It’s a two-episode television series that involves a cast and crew of 30. Halls High graduate Neylan Bright and Gibbs High graduate Blake Watson, who are both taking the fourth level of a video production technology class, came up with the idea. “We knew we wanted to do something about a spy,” Blake says. The result is “Espionage,” a James Bond-type thriller about a CIA agent who must stop a Chinese militia from attacking the United States and killing its leaders. Blake handled preproduction, wrote the script, scouted locations and directed. Neylan handled the editing. Quincy Buchheit, a CAK graduate, served as the sound technician. The fourth co-producer was Ross Bustin, who Neylan says “was very much a vital part of the project.” The group held a casting call, recruiting local and regional actors, and funded the production themselves. Their final out-ofpocket budget was $2,000. “We put up fliers all across the Pellissippi (Hardin Valley) campus and Blake pitched the idea to a

Beverly Park Golf Course is on the upswing. Early this year, the Tennessee Golf Foundation took over the operation of Beverly Park, which is still owned by Knox County.

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Glenwood Cemetery to hold decoration Glenwood Cemetery will hold its annual decoration on Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May 12. Friends of Glenwood are encouraged to decorate the graves of loved ones. Donations for the maintenance of the cemetery will be accepted at the cemetery or may be addressed to Glenwood Cemetery Trust C., PO Box 734, Powell, TN 37849.

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Blake Watson and Neylan Bright prepare to shoot a scene for their two-episode TV series “Espionage” in an 80-year-old abandoned prison. The series is a project for a class at Pellissippi State and involves a cast/crew of 30. Not pictured are co-producers Quincy Buchheit and Ross Bustin. Photo by Ruth White

theater major,” Neylan says. “And we got the main talent from several talent agencies,” Blake says. The main cast includes Chris McNelly, Shelley Bryant, Mike Howard and Dominique Willingham, as well as Tom Kovach, who served on President Ronald Reagan’s Secret Service detail. Since they couldn’t afford to pay the actors, the students offered them what Neylan calls “meals and reels” – free food as well as a DVD to use as clips for other auditions. The team shot at various locations around Knoxville, including downtown, at Gibbs High School and on the Pellissippi State campus. Other locals who helped in the production include stunt coordinator Mason Bridges, propmaster Jessica Turner and makeup artist Katlyn Kirby. Quincy says the group’s instructor, Katie Lovette, was skepTo page A-3

A school unlike any other By Ruth White

On the upswing

Elizabeth Longmire has a lot to say about Gibbs High School and what it means to her. During the school’s centennial celebration on May 24, Longmire will speak as part of the future of Gibbs High. Longmire is the sophomore class president and was recently elected president for her junior class. She takes the role seriously. “I’ve been excited to go to high school since I was in elementary school and saw the movie ‘Grease,’” she said. “That’s what I thought

high school was going to be like.” Although there was no singing and dancing in the commons area, Longmire has helped to make her two years of high school fun and memorable. She has a motivation that is rare in teenage students and loves every minute of her time at Gibbs. The school and her community hold so much history and meaning for her. She is a fifth generation Longmire to attend the school and her grandmother Rebecca Longmire returned to work in the library after graduation.

“I grew up learning about Gibbs. I loved looking through my parents’ yearbooks and remember my dad telling me stories about his time at Gibbs and graduation. I cry every time he tells those stories.” Longmire thinks that a student who gets to high school and wants to just get out quickly is crazy. “It’s scary and exciting at the same time knowing that I’ve only

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By Wendy Smith If someone is drowning, it’s easier to rescue them with a kayak than an ocean liner. That’s the analogy Russ Smith uses to explain why charter schools are better-equipped to rescue failing inner-city students than Knox County Schools. As the founder of SOAR Youth Ministries in Lonsdale, he knows the challenges that inner-city students face. And he knows that what works in Powell doesn’t necessarily work in Lonsdale. “The disparity between the education provided for some kids, compared to others in the same district, is inconceivable,” he says. Smith is director of Genesis Rock, a nonprofit applying to operate a charter school called the Dream Academy. The school would be part of the nonprofit New Tech Network, which currently supports 120 schools in 18 states. The New

Tech model emphasizes projectbased learning, one-to-one technology and a culture of trust, respect and responsibility. No one would say that Knox County hasn’t tried to reach inner city kids. But almost everybody would agree that it hasn’t worked. According to the state report card, only 16 percent of Vine Middle School students tested proficient or advanced in 2012. The district average is 52.10 percent. At West Valley Middle School, 78 percent of students tested proficient or advanced.

Analysis Amy Crawford, founder of “Reach Them to Teach Them” and a teacher at West Valley, has seen the needs of inner-city students firsthand. She taught at Sarah Moore Greene Elementary School for two years while

participating in the federally-funded Talent Transfer Initiative. “Generally, students in suburban schools have a head start on innercity students. Because urban students start off disadvantaged, they have to work harder to catch up, without altering their circumstances,” she says. “We can’t do one size fits all.” Crawford was part of a group that included Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre, Knox County School Board member Doug Harris and tnAchieves founder Randy Boyd on a tour of New Tech East High School in Cleveland, Ohio, in April. She reports seeing a culture of empowerment and meeting teachers who refuse to let kids fail. Harris, who has studied different charter school models, thinks that the project-based learning (PBL) approach supported by New Tech lends itself to better results in urban schools. PBL encourages students to

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Gibbs High sophomore class president Elizabeth Longmire will speak at the school’s centennial celebration May 24.

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think creatively and work collaboratively to solve problems. “They know how to change the culture, to get kids to work harder and stay focused.” Knox County needs to be shown how to run an effective school in an urban setting, Harris says. “I’m not an expert in education, but I’m good at seeing something that works and implementing it. The New Tech model works.” The Dream Academy would target underachieving students from Vine, Whittle Springs and Northwest middle schools. Knox County Schools is datsdriven, and the data show that we are failing these children. It’s a sign of strength, rather than weakness, to look for help when it’s needed, and we need help with guiding these students to a successful future. Let’s try something different to see if we can get a different outcome.

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Author contributes to anthology

‘Reel’ experience

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Tim Holder is becoming quite the prolific author.

Jake Mabe MY TWO CENTS The Walters State history professor has written a book on Richard Nixon and Watergate, contributed several volumes to the “Ask the Professor” series for college freshmen, written a novel called “Double Crossed,” and now has created a murder mystery set in Oak Ridge, “A Logan Franklin Murder Mystery,” one of four stories in a new anthology, appropriately titled “Four.” “I thought it would be fun to take characters from my novel and tell another story,” Holder says. “When you read a novel you get invested in the characters and, if you like it, you like to see the characters again.” Holder used a local setting in order to accurately sketch out the story’s location. The novel is set at a real business, Protomet, owned by Holder’s friend Jeff Bohanan, who also attends church with him at Wallace Memorial Baptist. “He gave me permission to use his business and I made him a character in the story. That was fun. And there’s another ‘reallife’ character in the book, Sarah Beth Maddox, who also goes to church with me. She’s in there because she asked first. And I knew I had to stop there because somebody would have to be a villain!” The other three stories are written by Ashley Williams, D.A. Adams and former Wallace Memorial member Ann Lovell, who now lives in Virginia. “Ashley wrote a missing persons mystery. Ann wrote about a teenage prostitute in Thailand. She lived in Asia for many years. And D.A. wrote about dwarves. He kind of did what I did and used characters from a series he writes.” Holder is working on a thesis for a second master’s degree at Carson-Newman, studying the religious views of early presidents. He says he might turn his thesis into a book. “I’ve really enjoyed the program, which is a master’s of applied theology. I’ve learned a lot.” “Four” is available at Amazon or at www. tdhcommunications.com. ■

Alumni banquet draws huge crowd

Well, if you’re a Halls High graduate and missed

Dr. Jim Marine, Hubert LaRue and David Sharp are inducted into the Halls High Alumni Hall of Fame at the Halls Alumni Association’s annual banquet. Photos by Jake Mabe

Local author Tim Holder has contributed a murder mystery set in Oak Ridge to a new anthology called “Four.”

the annual alumni banquet April 27, you missed a treat. Roughly 300 people attended, which is believed to be the largest crowd in the banquet’s history. Halls historian Hubert LaRue, retired professor Dr. Jim Marine and retired Home Federal Bank president/CEO David Sharp were inducted into the Halls High Hall of Fame. The classes of 1953 and 1963 were honored. The Halls Alumni Association has also erected a monument to Halls natives killed in military service. It is located at the flagpole near the main entrance to Halls High. It will be dedicated at a ceremony later this year. The association is trying to identify all Halls students killed while serving our country. Those with names other than ones already on the monument (pictured on this page) should call David Wayland at 922-7615. The association has kicked off the second phase of its Walk of Fame brick fundraising project. Bricks are $125 and are tax deductible. Monies raised go toward community projects and to award an annual scholarship to a Halls High senior. The Walk of Fame is located near the school’s front entrance. Forms for

The Halls High Alumni Association has created this monument to Halls students killed during military service. It is located at the flag pole near the front entrance to Halls High.

the brick pavers are avail- Mike says. Info: 925-7565 or able at the Shopper News e-mail mike.blankenship@ office or by calling Chris knoxschools.org. Vandergriff at 924-4600. ■ Fontinalis Club to ■ Greylan James hold spring lunch,

wins award for original song

Greylan James (Egan), the Halls native who appeared earlier this season on NBC’s “The Voice,” won Best Country Song for his single “If I Was Elvis” at the 2013 Indie MuGreylan James sic Channel Awards in Hollywood on April 28. The single is available on iTunes. ■

Spring plants on sale at North Knox greenhouse

Mike Blankenship reports that the North Knox Greenhouse currently has the spring selection of bedding and gardening plants for public sale. Hours of operation are 8:45 a.m. -11:30 a.m. weekdays. “We have a variety of plants and flowers including petunias, begonias, geraniums, tomatoes and peppers,”

honor Tumblin Fontinalis Club will meet Thursday, May 9, at Beaver Brook Country Club for its May luncheon. The board meeting will be at 10:30 a.m., general meeting at 11 and the luncheon will begin at noon. Members are asked to bring items for a silent auction. The club’s history will be presented along with the installation of new officers and new members. The Artist of the Year award will be presented to Shopper News columnist Dr. Jim Tumblin. Highlighting the program will be a fashion show by The Silk Purse. Visit Jake Mabe online at jakemabe. blogspot.com.

Neylan and Blake plan out a scene. Photo by Ruth White

tical at first that they could pull off such an elaborate production. “It had never been attempted in the history of the class,” he says. But the project was completed last Friday. Blake says the show may be aired on Knoxville’s local PBS affiliate soon and will be entered in various film festivals. “We wanted to do something major that will help us get good jobs,” Blake says, “and we wanted to draw attention to the department at Pellissippi. And it would be great if somebody bought our idea or the story from us.”

Neylan plans to become a video editor, saying “I just love it when somebody says, ‘Hey, that looks really good. How’d you do that?’ And I’ve been making YouTube videos since I was in middle school.” Quincy would like to continue to work on the audio side, particularly in music, but adds, “I like doing audio for video, too.” Blake wants to enter the music field, too, but says if another career opens up, he’ll take it. “I like writing for television and film. My professor (Lovette) wants me to be a producer, but that’s a lot of work.”

Gibbs centennial got two years left here.” During her time at Gibbs High, Longmire plans to make at least one physical change to the school, whether it is painting a classroom or a mural. She also hopes to help make the student body better by instilling in them a drive and passion for the school. “This place is unlike any other. We have incredible teachers and staff members. I feel so blessed to be a student here.” After graduation, she plans to go to college, hopefully at Cornell or NYU and study broadcasting. Her twin sister, Caroline, plans to stay close to home.

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“Going away and leaving my sister will be one of the hardest things. I rely on her for so much and value her opinion. Caroline grounds me.” Leaving Gibbs High will be exciting for her, but she sees herself eventually coming back. “This is my home and all of my memories are here. When I go to school I will be taking a part of Gibbs with me wherever I go.” For now, Elizabeth is determined to influence her peers and community to have pride and love for their school that will make people take notice of the smallest high school in Knox County.

Beaver Brook Nine Hole Women’s Golf Group results The Beaver Brook Nine Hole Women’s Golf Group handicap play results from April 16: first place, Connie Sharpe and Shirley Spignardo; third place, Karen Brown; fourth place, Sandy Schonhoff; low putts and chip ins, Connie Sharpe. Three straight play results from April 30: first place, Connie Sharpe; second place, Sandy Schonhoff; third place (tie), Nina Dolin, Nancy Guay, Nicole Workman, Carol Henley; low putts, Sandy Schonhoff and chip in, Carol Henley.

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government New home for the Mannings The Wall Street Journal reports that Peyton and Ashley Manning have purchased a home in Cherry Hills Village just 20 minutes south of Denver for $4.58 million for a 16,464-square-foot gated home.

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Cherry Hills Village is one of the most exclusive and affluent towns in the United States. It is very posh. With a population of just under 6,000 and 2,100 single-family homes, it is just 6.5 square miles with 47 acres of parks. The median house is valued at $1.193 million and the median income per family is $200,001. Interestingly, it may be the only city or village in the U.S. where two secretaries of state, both women, attended school. Condolezza Rice is a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy, and Madeline Albright is a graduate of Kent Denver School, both in Cherry Hills Village. President Eisenhower played golf at Cherry Hills often while President. ■ This writer as mayor was proud to have recommended to City Council the naming of a street off Circle Park Drive leading to Neyland Stadium as Peyton Manning Pass. The street sign was so popular that it was regularly lifted and had to be replaced often. To keep the replacements from becoming a drain on the city budget, the sign was raised higher off the street than a normal ladder could reach. ■ Rick Atkinson, noted World War II author, will speak at the Bijou Theatre at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 19, for the East Tennessee Historical Society. County Commissioner Richard Briggs is helping fund the cost of the free event. Public is invited. ■ Two other wellknown Knoxvillians also have served on the KCDC board, which I failed to mention last week. They are UT trustee and construction leader Raja Jubran and public relations practitioner Mike Cohen. ■ Mandatory raise: Recently, several have written about the mandatory 2.5 percent annual

pay raise for Knoxville city employees. It goes back 31 years to 1982 when then-Mayor Randy Tyree bowed to uniform service demands for guaranteed annual raises to prevent a work stoppage during the World’s Fair. Very few cities have such an assured pay raise written into their ordinances. While city employees naturally love it, taxpayers should be concerned as such a guarantee (despite the merit of city employees who are overwhelmingly dedicated, hard-working persons) does not take into account economic changes and financial difficulties. It was an ugly scene in 1982 when a blue flu was threatened by then-police officers (all now retired) if the mayor did not agree to demands. Firefighters were along for the demands, too. And now the politics of changing it are such that only a total recession would trigger its repeal. Council member Nick Della Volpe two years ago wondered aloud if it should be repealed. The negative response to him personally from employees was so intense that the normally talkative Della Volpe has been silent on this subject ever since. Knox County and Tennessee do not have such a provision. From a financial management view, it does not make sense. During one of my 16 years as mayor, the budget recommended a 6-month suspension of the 2.5 percent raise due to reduced income to the city. Council with difficulty approved it. If it had failed, some layoffs would have occurred. Due to improved economic circumstances, I was able to recommend its restoration with only a 3-month suspension. Less media attention has been given to the city pension plan which guarantees a 3 percent annual increase to all retired city employees, which is more than the 2.5 percent increase for working employees. Mayor Rogero and council skipped dealing with that issue in the pension reform package, so the drain on the city treasury continues. It would take a charter vote by city residents to change this. The pay raise can be changed by a vote of city council, which effectively means it is up for consideration annually. It will not change this year or for many years to come.

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Giving adequate notice Knox County officials may have to ante up for some newspaper advertising following an opinion by chief deputy law director David Buuck. (Shopper News does not sell legal notice advertising in Knox County.) Buuck opined May 1 that notice by press release, the current policy to announce meetings, does not comply with state law. The short-term consequence was cancellation of Thursday’s meeting of the Education Committee, with membership from both the county commission and the school board. The long-term consequence is far-reaching and expensive. Buuck wrote: “... Notice must be geared to informing the public of a public meeting so that they may attend.

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“... It is not sufficient to simply send a press release notice to the newspaper as the newspaper, in its sole discretion, may or may not print the notice.” He also said under the commission rules, all commissioners must have five days notice of any committee meetings. We polled our Shopper News editorial writers: “Looks reasonable and correct,” wrote Betty Bean. Jake Mabe agreed that Buuck is correctly reading

state law, but suggested the law itself is antiquated. “I knew the meeting was happening because I heard Karen Carson mention it at the school board meeting – but that presumes one was either watching the meeting or following on Twitter (like I was). “Seems like five days and publishing a legal notice on everything is a bit excessive.” One thing’s for sure. When Amy Broyles gets a hankering to meet with Rick Briggs or Sam McKenzie at the Time Warp Tea Room, somebody’s gonna have to buy an ad.

Burchett’s budget For a guy who governs with loose reins, Tim Burchett got it right with this year’s proposed budget. The school board got its full re-

Rader slams UT Sex Week leader was valedictorian of Halls High By Betty Bean

The first sign of trouble came in March when a guy from Chattanooga wrote a negative story about UT’s Sex Week for an online news site aimed at college students. A week later, Fox News had Brianna Rader’s cellphone number. Soon she was going toe-to-toe with Bill O’Reilly. Even though she told Fox the original story had incorrect information, Fox did an online article almost identical to the original piece and “that’s when all the news started happening,” said Rader, a Haslam Scholar who plans to enter medical school next year and will also get a master’s degree in

public health. She and Jacob Clark co-chaired Sex Week, and she worked hard last summer because she was going to spend the fall semester studying public health in India. “Everyone at the university knew about Sex Week,” she said. (Sex Week began at Yale University in 2002 and has spread to other Ivy League schools. Rader consulted with Sex Week organizers from Harvard after reading about the event in the New York Times.) As class valedictorian at Halls High School in 2010, she donned a fake moustache to illustrate the principle of individuality. She was glad to move on. “I don’t believe high school really affects you that much,” she said. “Bright people are born everywhere, whether they go to the best school or the worst, and

there are a lot of ways someone can be a leader. I’ve always tried to be in a non-traditional leadership role – not being the president of a club, but starting a new club. I had good friends and good teachers, but high school was way too boring for me.” But back to Sex Week, Rader said the real trouble came after state Sen. Stacey Campfield stepped in. “There was a week between the Fox News article and the funding being pulled. The chancellor got calls from trustees and people in Nashville. UT’s president got called by politicians whose priority is not education. The University had released a statement supporting us right after the Fox News article. Within a week that had completely changed.” Private donors replaced the $11,000 in lost funding and the event was very successful, but Rader is angry.

quest. That’s good. There’s no tax increase. That’s good. The county is set to muddle along, which generally happens in a pre-election year, and virtually everybody is running in 2014. Yes, Tim Burchett announced his budget. Yawn.

Haslam’s budget Gov. Bill Haslam got a no-new-taxes budget adopted, and it fully funds the Basic Education Program. The state budget also invests $51 million for school technology upgrades, $35 million for K-12 teacher salary increases, and $47 million to help the state’s lowest performing public schools. The voucher bill was derailed. And Stacey Campfield is heading to Turkey. Maybe they will keep him.

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like Stacey C a mp f i e l d are crazy and are always going to be like that, but I expected better from the university,” she Rader said. “In the 1950s, Dr. Alfred Kinsey was at Indiana University and their politicians freaked out – ‘This is awful. You’re losing your funding!’ – the president said ‘No. This is our faculty member. This is his research. A university must stand up for academic freedom.’ “The University of Tennessee is a public research flagship university and represents academic freedom. “No offense, but this is not a small Christian school. “When the funding was pulled, I felt like I’d decided to go to CarsonNewman College. And I did not choose to go to CarsonNewman. I chose a flagship university.”

County battles eco-crime By Betty Bean Got a problem with illegal dumping in your neighborhood? Tired of looking at a lot full of old tires? Know a creek being fouled by runoff? Jackie Paul would love to hear from you at 215-5766 or jackie.paul@knoxcounty. org/. Paul is Knox County’s environmental crimes investigator. He has arrest powers complete with badge and gun. But although he’s been on the job for about a year and a half, he figures most people still don’t know about him. “I really want to get the

word out. The more eyes, the better,” Paul said. “I’m on call and go all over the county, wherever I’m needed. I’m here to help stop environmental crimes.” Paul spends most of his time chasing down illegal tire dumps, which constitute the county’s biggest illicit solid waste headache. The most frequent offenders are freelancers who haul worn-out tires from used tire dealers, for a price. His job description will probably diversify as he settles into the job, however. He just returned from an intensive training session at the Federal Law Enforce-

ment Training Academy in Glynco, Ga. He got invited to FLETC by an envir o n me nt a l crimes investigator in Nashville who read about his Jackie Paul role in busting up a nest of cooking oil thieves. That investigation came about after the owner of a recycling company who contracted to collect used cooking oil from restaurants complained to Mayor Tim Burchett about thieves

who were draining his commercial grease vats. He has worked for Knox County since 1995, when he joined the sheriff’s office. He attended the academy and became a transportation officer. He completed field office training in 2003 and worked in criminal warrants until 2006, when he transferred to codes enforcement. But he kept his law enforcement certifications current, which made him a natural for the job. Paul is a graduate of Seymour High School. He and his wife, Shelli, have a blended family of five children, ages 4-19.

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Trout lilies spring up NATURE NOTES | Dr. Bob Collier This news just in: trout lilies found blooming in woods near Portsmouth, N.H., on April 25! Not much of a news item for us, but to our friends 1,000 miles north of here who thought winter would never end, they were an awesome sight. Our trout lilies were late this year, due to the Easter week snows and other chilly weather. We found them in full bloom along the Norris River Bluff Trail on March 29, still a month earlier than the New Hampshire ones. We were on an early spring birding trip through Pennsylvania and New York, and had seen almost no flowers out yet. When we came upon the trout lilies in New Hampshire, it reminded us of how fortunate we are to live where we do. We can enjoy the early flowers near home, and then follow spring up the slopes of the hills and mountains , and find them still blooming in the high places like Mount LeConte, Clingman’s Dome and the Cherohala Skyway into May and even June, the same times Vermonters are enjoying theirs. Favorite spring wildflower? Mine is usually the one I’m looking at now. But overall, I think the trout lilies have to be near the top of the list. They aren’t generally the first ones to bloom, but when they do, a couple acres of little nodding golden bells do a great job of announcing that spring is finally here. It was a rainy, 45-degree day when we found them in big patches along the Riverbluff Trail, with most of their usual early spring friends, many looking as if they had come up only the day before. The bloodroots, often among the first flowers to bloom, were there, most of them just blooming out even before their leaves had unrolled. The hepaticas were in full bloom up on the rocky cliff faces, and the little white, pinkstriped spring beauties were coming out along the path. About the only usual early flowers not yet in bloom were the trilliums, the yellow sessile and the purple wakerobins. They were up and going, but only leaves and buds. There were blue wild phlox and white twinleaf. The deep yellow of the celandine poppies was just beginning to show. We had wondered if we were too early for the Dutchmen’s breeches, another dependable favorite along the trail. But there they were, hundreds of them, toward the end of the lower part of the trail. First one, then several, then zounds! The whole woods floor covered with them, little stalks of white and yellow upside down pantaloons, like tiny clotheslines full of wash. It’s always fun to suddenly come upon 1,000 of something that you’ve been searching carefully for, hoping to find maybe just one. Ah, but the trout lilies. There they were, covering the lower slopes, on up to the foot of the bluffs, uncounted numbers of yellow bells and speckled leaves. And looking in the other direction, there in the river, standing shoulder-to-shoulder, was their namesake: the trout fishermen. A trout lily by any of its other names (fawn lily, adder’s-tongue, dogtoothed violet) is still a

trout lily, one of nature’s loveliest ways of announcing spring. Named trout lily because its speckled leaves reminded folks of the speckled sides of the brown trout, it so happens that its emergence usually coincides with the beginning of trout season. Like most of its lily cousins, trout lilies come up each year from bulbs (properly called corms). Beginning as a seed dropped from a dried seed pod, little runners go out and sprout into new lily plants. Each seed can develop as many as 10 runners and corms over the space of several years. This is what leads to the extensive carpet-like colonies of trout lilies that cover the bare, leafless early spring forest floor. The yellow bell-shaped flowers open up more each day, but tend to close up at night or even on cloudy days, which is very frustrating at times for the wildflower photographer. Unfortunately, most of the wildflowers that grow from bulbs, trout lilies included, fall prey to a number of predators that find the bulbs delicious. Though the bulbs are usually tiny, a sufficient number of them add up to

a tasty night’s meal. The most destructive are the wild hogs. They can root up half an acre of bulbs in an evening and destroy whole colonies of lilies in a few hours. As is often the case with wild plants, people have found uses for trout lilies as well. From ancient times, Roman soldiers used a poultice of trout lilies to ease the miseries of foot blisters and corns. With as much walking as they did, I would imagine they were experts in such matters. Later on, Native Americans used tea made from the lily leaves as a treatment for stomach cramps and other disorders. Recent studies have proven that water extracts of lily leaves do indeed have antibacterial properties. We live in a great place for wildflowers, and we have lots of places to see them. One event that testifies to this is the annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage, held in Gatlinburg and featuring nearly 150 flower, birding and nature walks and hikes into the Smokies. They just finished the 63rd annual Pilgrimage on April 27. The event began in 1951, and people come to it from

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all over the country; some have been coming for decades. All these delicate early flowers are called “spring ephemerals.” My favorite definition for “ephemeral” is “here and gone in a day.” They really don’t last long. All traces of many of them are gone by the time the trees standing above them have fully leafed out. But don’t give up on them. You can still seek them out in the higher places at the At high or low elevations, wonders unfold. Try to take same time our friends in New Hampshire are find- now is one of the best times the time to see some of it. ing theirs. of the year to go out and see You will be enriched.

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Rolling with the caravan The spring football game was free. That helps explain part of the crowd. The Big Orange Caravan includes food and other refreshments but comes with a price tag – Germantown this week, Chattanooga next week, Kingsport, Atlanta and Franklin to follow. If all those stops are standing room only, you can believe that Tennessee fans believe better days are coming. Butch Jones, Holly Warlick and Cuonzo Martin are promised as informants and/or entertainers. Bob Kesling will be the moderator. Dave Hart may show up to deliver state-ofthe-union addresses. Incidentally, he is the resident expert on job security. At each site, the theme will be optimism. And recruiting. And talk of

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football tickets. Many are available. A few questions are sure to emerge. Some will be planted. Some may be spontaneous. Coach Jones might be asked if the Tennessee defense is as good as it looked on April 20 or did the absence of a big-play offense create an illusion? I’d like to know that answer. Coach may be asked how he established such a warm relationship with former Volunteers in such a short time. I think I know that one.

Butch came with respect for tradition. He honored accomplishments and recognized ol’ Vols as the foundation of historical success. He invited them to come see him, to take a look at the new training facility, stay for practice, let’s have dinner. He did his homework. He noted that John Boynton is from Pikeville and Larry Seivers is from Clinton and Curt Watson is from Crossville. Jones made a very smart move in asking ex-Vols to address the team. Inky is a living sermon. Arian Foster is a super success story. Al Wilson is a fantastic motivator. Most of us know there is far more to Big Orange football than the negativity of three losing seasons. Tennessee, through the

Overlooked promise Listen to me, O house of Jacob, all the remnant of the house of Israel, who have been borne by me from your birth, carried from the womb; even to your old age I am he, even when you turn gray I will carry you. I have made, and I will bear; I will carry and will save. (Isaiah 46: 3-4 NRSV) In preparation for Bible classes I have taught, I have read (by actual count) more than 80 percent of the Bible. I also have read lots of other passages, for other reasons, so I am sometimes surprised by a passage that sounds absolutely new and astonishing to me. The passage quoted

above is a perfect example. Now, it is possible that I have read it before, and have simply forgotten it. However, when I ran across it recently, it struck me as an especially important promise. Perhaps that is because it includes that phrase “even when you turn gray,”

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CROSS CURRENTS which is certainly happening to me. When I was in my mid-20s and discovered a couple of gray hairs at my temples, I chalked it up to my Petree ancestors, who were prone to graying early. Why couldn’t I have inherited the Whited genes when it came to hair color? My Grandfather Whited

years, somehow won 799 games. The new coach and I know who did it. The real caravan question is who can make the big plays to raise the record to 806 or 807? When it is time to stand and applaud, Holly Warlick deserves the loudest ovation. She had a tough act to follow and followed it well. Her basketball team lost a couple it could have won but certainly exceeded my expectations. She and her staff have recruited boldly. Impressive, very impressive. So, tell us Holly, what can we expect for an encore? Cuonzo may get a free pass because this is May and he is well-liked and respected. A fun question would be how he thinks Kesling will pronounce Rawane Ndiaye? The coach will say ruhWAH-nee N-jie, or Pops for short. That may be the solution when Bob and Bert are describing a heated rebounding battle.

Conversation about Ndiaye replacing Yemi Makanjuola is an uncomfortable part of the Tennessee basketball dilemma. I don’t know what Coach Martin will say if somebody asks who he beat to get those two, if either was on Kentucky’s recruiting list. Fans will surely want to know what the coach expects from Jeronne Maymon, he of the gimpy knee. And how long will it take Jarnell Stokes to master the 15-foot jumper? If fans tell Cuonzo the truth, the message, politely expressed, will be that so-so is simply not good enough. Tennessee basketball really, really needs to achieve entry into the NCAA tournament. That is the minimum level of sustainable pride. One other question: Barbecue is very big on the caravan menu. Why not for the breakfast meeting?

had brown hair when he was in his 80s! Even so, I have kept my gray hairs, figuring Mother Nature knows what she is doing. Besides, I earned every one of them; they are mine! But here I discover that the prophet Isaiah interprets the word from the Lord as saying that He has borne me from my birth, and carried me from the womb. Then, even more extravagantly, God promises that He will carry me to my old age – gray hairs and all! “I have made, and I will bear; I will carry and will save,” God declares. The commentary in my Bible points out that the false gods of Babylon (BelMarduk and Nabu), were fashioned by their devo-

tees and had to be carried around by their worshippers. Furthermore, the idols were incapable of protecting their followers. God, on the other hand, bears and protects that which He has made: “I have made, and I will bear; I will carry and will save.” Granted, there have been times in my life when I felt as if the everlasting arms had failed me, that God was somewhere out of earshot, unable to hear my prayers. Intellectually and spiritually, I knew better, believed better, but that was how I felt. Here, however, is God’s own promise. God made me and God will bear me up. God will carry me, and God will save me. That is a promise I can and will count on.

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Celebrating moms and youth By Cindy Taylor Fountain City Presbyterian Church has chosen Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day as both a day to celebrate moms and as a special Youth Sunday. Middle and high school age youth will conduct the service May 12. Planning is in high gear and youth volunteer Lyn Oakley is helping the students pull everything together. Mark Hulsey will be one of the youth leaders conducting the service. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mark and I have looked at the text and theme for the service and I took him through the process of writing a sermon,â&#x20AC;? said Oakley. The youth chose Face to Face with God as the theme for the service, based on their Bible studies throughout the year. The scripture will be 1 Corinthians 13:8-

student Coby Wheeler will sing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mary Did you Know,â&#x20AC;? Central High student Annie Hulsey will play â&#x20AC;&#x153;Come Thou Fount of Every Blessingâ&#x20AC;? on the flute and Halls High students Delaney Keith and Grace Keith will sing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a creation by the youth through God from beginning to end,â&#x20AC;? said Oakley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is their way of bringing the gifts God Director of Christian Ed and youth volunteer Lyn Oakley works has given them and laying with Central High School senior Mark Hulsey preparing for Youth those gifts at Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feet Sunday at Fountain City Presbyterian Church. Photo submitted in worship.â&#x20AC;? The church group Youth â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am amazed at what the on Mission will present 13. Central High School sophomore Carrie Garri- youth do, especially when each mother with a special son provided artwork for they lead the sermon,â&#x20AC;? said gift during the service. t-shirts and bulletin covers. church member Hedi DeFountain City Presbyâ&#x20AC;&#x153;It is rewarding to see Vente. terian Church is located at Several students will lend 500 Hotel Road in Fountain your child involved in leadership in the church,â&#x20AC;? said their musical talents to the City. Info: 688-2163. Everyworship service. Gibbs High one is invited. mom Tammy Calloway.

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WORSHIP NOTES Food banks â&#x2013; Cross Roads Presbyterian hosts the Halls Welfare Ministry food pantry 6-8 p.m. each second Tuesday and 9-11 a.m. each fourth Saturday. â&#x2013; Dante Church of God will be distributing Boxes Of Blessings (food) 9-11 a.m. Saturday, May 11, or until boxes are gone. Anyone who would like to come and receive a box of blessings is invited. You must be present to receive a box of food. One box per household. â&#x2013; Glenwood Baptist Church, 7212 Central Ave Pike, is accepting appointments for the John 5 Food Pantry. Info/ appointment: 938-2611. â&#x2013; Knoxville Free Food Market, 4625 Mill Branch Lane, distributes free food 10 a.m.-1 p.m. each third Saturday. Info: 566-1265. â&#x2013; New Hope Baptist Church Food Pantry distributes food boxes 5-6:30 p.m. each third Thursday. Info: 688-5330. â&#x2013; Bookwalter UMC offers One Harvest Food Ministries to the community. Info and menu: http://bookwalter-umc. org/oneharvest/index.html or 689-3349, 9 a.m.-noon. weekdays. â&#x2013; Ridgeview Baptist Church offers a Clothes Closet free of cost for women, men and children in the Red Brick Building, 6125 Lacy Road. Open to the public 10:30 a.m.1 p.m. every second Saturday.

Meetings and classes Michael Swanger, a member of Fountain City United Methodist Church, has a curl cut from his hair by Carley Baldwin (behind Swanger) as FC UMC minister Melissa Smith and Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife, Becky, celebrate. Swanger cut his hair for Imagine No Malaria, the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is for a great cause.â&#x20AC;? The church Jenny Cook was the winning bidder and earned the honor raised $1,570 at the event, which will help purchase mosquito of shaving the rest of Swangerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hair. Photos by Ruth White netting and save the lives of more than 157 individuals.

Retirement lunch St. Paul United Methodist Church, 4014 Garden Drive, is hosting a celebration luncheon in honor of retiring Pastor Don Ferguson and his wife, Debby Hall, a retired teacher with Knox County Schools. The lunch will follow the worship service on Sunday, May 19. The church is providing the lunch, and welcomes any member of the community who would like to attend. A â&#x20AC;&#x153;Giving Treeâ&#x20AC;? will enable attendees to pin cards, letters and words of well wishes and gratitude.

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Special programs and services â&#x2013; St. James Episcopal Church, 1101 N. Broadway, will celebrate Eve of Ascension Day Holy Eucharist and Healing at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8. Info: 523-5687. â&#x2013; The Church at Sterchi Hills, 904 Dry Gap Pike, invites all Christian musicians and singers to visit and possibly join the worship team. Sunday service starts at 10:30 a.m. â&#x2013; Powell Presbyterian Church, 2910 W. Emory Road offers Wednesday Night Community Dinner for $2 at 6 p.m. followed by â&#x20AC;&#x153;After Dinner Specialâ&#x20AC;?: May 8, 15, 22: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bingo.â&#x20AC;? Come for the food and stay for the fun. Info: www.powellpcusa.org. â&#x2013; Jesus Centered Ministries will hold its 11th annual auction and dinner 5 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Bearden Banquet Hall. Tickets are $15.

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Fountain City Elementary is all cleaned up for spring, thanks to community volunteers. Showing some of the work are Madelynn Stubbs, Malia Resendes and Ashlynn Waller.

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Volunteers from Fountain City Elementary School and Fountain City Presbyterian Church recently helped spruce up the school grounds. The day was planned by Terri McCluskey and the group planted flowers, spread mulch, pulled weeds and picked up trash. Luke McCluskey stands by a tree on the grounds and shows the cleanup efforts. Photos submitted

SPORTS NOTES ■ The Halls High Red and White football game will be Friday, May 17, at the field. The event will kick off with a BBQ dinner at 5:30 p.m. and the game will start at 7:30 p.m. Alumni are encouraged to attend and support the Red Nation.

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Music to your ears The Gibbs High School band has enjoyed a successful competition season. They perform in the Carolina Indoor Performance Association, and this season the group has been promoted to a higher class in the guard category. The 46 students that participate in the concert band spend approximately two and one-half months working toward the competition at the concert festival. This year the group received stage ratings of 1, 1, 1; a sight reading score of 1 and an overall superior rating at the 2013 Concert Band Festival. The guard and percussion teams feature 13 percussion members (five being middle school band members) and 13 guard members. The teams spend four months preparing to show their talents in competition.

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They brought home a third place trophy from the HVA Winter Showcase; first place from the Carolina Indoor Performance Association at Karns; the percussion ensemble brought home a second place trophy from competition at Karns and received first place honors from the Carter High Percussion Focus Show.

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A conversation with Uncle Travis By Wendy Smith

Travis Parker is 93, but he still enjoys going to school. He’s volunteered at A.L. Lotts Elementary School for 18 years, and he doesn’t plan to quit anytime soon. He has an agreement with 2nd grade teacher Rebecca Tipton that he will continue to read to students in her classroom until she retires after 40 years of teaching. He’ll fulfill his end of the bargain at age 101. Parker and his wife of 51 years, Dorothy, have five children scattered across the country. But they have nieces, nephews, great-nephews and even one great-great-nephew in Knoxville. He began volunteering at A. L. Lotts when two of his great-nephews, Travis and Austin Musgrave, were students at the school. Since then, he’s been known to students and teachers as “Uncle Travis.” When Austin moved on to West Valley Middle School, he encouraged his uncle to continue his work at the elementary school, and Parker agreed. He started out reading to 2nd graders, but in time, he began to share his talents, and experiences, in other ways. He talks to 5th graders about the Great Depression and World War II. He served in both World War II and in Korea. He’s also an avid horticulturist who has spent countless hours working on the school grounds. This year, he helped 2nd graders plant tulips in containers. The signs that said “Shhh – Bulbs are sleeping” came down when the tulips bloomed recently, he said. Parker created two memorial gardens at the school – one for a custodian and one for a student – and put up bulletin boards in portable classrooms. “He just works tirelessly,” Tipton says. He also keeps the classroom treasure chest supplied with trinkets to keep students motivated. “They just love him. His goal is to help them become better readers.” As much as Parker enjoys going to school these days – he’s typically at A.L. Lotts three days a week – he didn’t always enjoy school as a child.

Eliza Hammond holds the book while Travis Parker, a.k.a. Uncle Travis, reads to students in Rebecca Tipton’s and Kimberly Cope’s 2nd grade classes. Photo by Wendy Smith

But he does have fond memories of particular events and teachers. He remembers a Maypole dance in the 4th grade, when Mrs. Johnson was his teacher. A few years ago, he helped a 5th grade class at A.L. Lotts put together a Maypole dance. “It took me back,” he says. “I always got a new pair of shoes in springtime. We would dance around to John Philip Sousa music.”

He remembers a high school English teacher, Ms. Moore, who helped him develop an interest in poetry. She began each day by reading from the book of Psalms, he says. “I don’t think we ever saw her smile, but we knew she cared.” Parker says he has great rapport with all the teachers and administrators at A.L. Lotts, and not just because he keeps the candy jar filled. “They’re molding those kids. Not just by teaching, but through example.” He admits that he selfishly enjoys the attention he gets from students. When he walks down the hall, the students all want to give high-fives to Uncle Travis. Students remember him even after they’ve moved on from elementary school. He recalls hearing a student call to him at West Town Mall, only to be shushed by his parents, who didn’t believe they actually knew each other. “That’s my Uncle Travis,” the boy told them. Parker also enjoys learning new things. After looking closely at a dollar bill, he researched the meaning of each symbol and shared his findings with a 5th grade class. When they asked questions he couldn’t answer, he sent them to the computer to find the answer. “I learn something every time I go out there with the youngsters.”

Travis and Dorothy Parker meet Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy on a recent tour of Chick-fil-A’s corporate headquarters in Atlanta. Travis Parker has been recognized for his community service by Kingston Overlook Chick-fil-A owner Marshall Wilkins. Photo submitted

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Bo Harris, a life skills golf coach for The First Tee, teaches golf and respect to cousins Parker and Bailey McGaha, and Wesley Slagle and Garrett Mauldin with Wesley’s dad, Tracy, at left, watching. Photos by Libby Morgan

Par-3 golf course rejuvenated “And of course we need to Beverly Park Golf Course is on the upswing. get more people out here enjoying this beautiful place.” Beverly Park was built on dairy farm land, and the original barn and silo are preserved amid the Libby fairways and greens. A log Morgan cabin clubhouse serves as a snack bar, office and check-in station. The course is a chapter Early this year, the Ten- of The First Tee of Knoxnessee Golf Foundation ville, a nationwide program took over the operation of led by golf pros for children Beverly Park, which is still age seven and up. Life skills owned by Knox County. are integrated into golf lesThe daily duties are the sons, with nine core values responsibility of George and nine healthy habits Hall, who’s left a six-year wrapped around skill destint at Three Ridges Golf velopment in golf. Course to take over the “This is a great place for par-3 course. families to be, for walking, Halls students may re- to relax, and it’s inexpenmember Hall from his sive. There are three reayears of coaching and sons I hear most often that teaching at Halls Middle keep people from golfing: School. the cost, the time, and it’s “Our No. 1 priority right just too hard. now is getting our greens in “It only costs seven dolreal good shape,” says Hall, lars to play here, it only “Greens work depends on takes an hour, and I’ll the weather, but we’re mak- teach anyone,” says Hall. ing progress despite the “So there’s just no excuse rain and cool temperatures. to not come.”

Hall gives private lessons to players of all ages, even very young golfers. One of his most dedicated students is only 6. Hall also teaches a “Welcome to Golf” program for ages 4 to 17, grouped by ages, and his “Advanced Junior Golf Series” includes exercises to help a young golfer become a well-conditioned athlete. “Beverly is a great place to learn golf. Tee-to-green distances are from 85 to 175 yards, so novice golfers don’t often lose their ball in the fairway. It’s like learning to swim in a pool instead of an ocean,” he said. On Tuesday, May 21, Hunter Jennings, 6, uses a Beverly Park will host the higher golf tee to improve his NGA Tour Junior Pro Am, swing at his lesson with golf a four-person team scrampro George Hall at Beverly ble, with a junior golfer on Park. Jennings’ mom, Kendra, each team. It is set up for says he loves golf and is totaladults to play nine holes ly focused on the sport. with a touring pro and a junior, and paying adults will receive a free round of nesses to support the event golf at Three Ridges and at with hole sponsorships. And on Saturday, May Beverly Park. Tee times are 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Hall welcomes busi-

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By Betty Bean Louise and Joe Hitch started planting their garden in 1957. Fifty-six years later, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still working on it, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to imagine how they could improve on their backyard wonderland, its riotous color punctuated with comfortable outdoor living spaces, meandering paths, a bubbling koi pond, shade gardens, sunny spots bordered by bright banks of azaleas, the workshop where Joe keeps every tool Sears ever made, the grandchildrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playhouse, Louiseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s potting shed, at least a half-dozen bird feeding stations and roses, Japanese peonies, English laurel and clumps of electric blue forget-me-nots that Louise says were gifts from the birds that swoop and sing in the garden.

heron decoy stands tall in the goldfish pond to ward off visits from its real-life counterparts, who used to sit on the roof of the house next door biding time until they could swoop in for their next meal. Joe once rescued his biggest koi just as it was about to disappear down a heronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attenuated gullet. As Louiseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gardens kept growing, Joe spent less time Fountain City manicuring the small patch Day honor of grass between them. This On Memorial Day, is a good thing, because Fountain City Town thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been plenty to do Hall will present the over the years â&#x20AC;&#x201C; dual ca2013 Residential Landreers at the telephone comscaping Award to Joe pany, raising four children, and Louise Hitch. 50 years of volunteering Town Hall board with the Red Cross. member Charlotte DaJoe is from Maryville; vis says it was an easy Louise is from Brooklyn. choice, once she visited They met just after World the Hitchesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; home in War II â&#x20AC;&#x201C; heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d joined the Villa Gardens. Navy when he was 16 years â&#x20AC;&#x153;My first thought old â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and Louise was workupon entering was â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;This ing at a restaurant near the is like opening the gate naval base at Norfolk. Soon to the Secret Garden.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; as he spotted her, Joe told Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing,â&#x20AC;? she said. his buddy, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to marry that girl.â&#x20AC;? Louise didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t agree. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t plant these,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I turned him down for Louise said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They grew a date. I told him I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t from bird droppings. We date men with moustaches. feed our birds all year long, Then one day he came in and I guess they spread the at closing time and my car word.â&#x20AC;? wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t start. He got in One kind of bird isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t my car and started it for welcome at the Hitches â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a me. His buddy took off, so

I had to take him home and he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to get out. I reached under the seat and pulled out a long flashlight and told him, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get out, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll brain you.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;? What she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know is that Joe had figured out which car she drove, popped the hood and disconnected a wire. A few months later, they were married. Louise went to work for the telephone company and became a marine operator in Norfolk. Her most vivid memory was what she heard on the emergency channel the day the luxury liner Andrea Doria went down, killing 52 passengers. She believes high frequency signals from ships at sea damaged her hearing, and Joe jokes that she cuts off her hearing aids so she wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to listen to him. Joe stayed in the Navy until 1953, serving on an LSMR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a landing ship medium rocket. His assignments were top secret, and he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hear much from his old outfit after he left, until 2006, when he was invited to attend a reunion. All the old sailors stood up and introduced themselves, and when it came Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turn, he recited his service number and the name of his ship (the LSMR 517), and he could see the commander

running his finger down the list and looking puzzled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Finally he said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sir, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not supposed to be here.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; I said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Why?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; He said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;You were lost at sea.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Louise said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Like hell â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you never did send me his money!â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Joe started asking questions and was told the date he was â&#x20AC;&#x153;lostâ&#x20AC;? and the location â&#x20AC;&#x201C; between Greenland and Newfoundland â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and he remembered that his ship was chasing a Russian submarine out of New York Harbor when it hit a land mine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I stood by to rescue his survivors. None ever came up,â&#x20AC;? Joe said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was all very secretive. You didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see nothing; you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hear nothing.â&#x20AC;? The Hitchesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; eldest son, Joe Jr., a critical care nurse, bought and remodeled the house next door, and has transformed his yard into a beautiful garden space, too. The Hitchesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; daughter, Kathleen, is the reason they returned to East Tennessee. She lost her hearing as a small child, and the Hitches liked the facilities at Ten-

nessee School for the Deaf better than those in Virginia. Their son Brian is a training officer for UT security and their youngest son, Timothy, lives with them. Timothy has Alpertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Syndrome, a rare condition that used to result in institutionalization, which is what the Hitchesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; doctor recommended. Joe and Louise called a family meeting and explained the options to their older children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I gave them all the bad stuff that could happen, and asked them, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;What do you want to do?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; They were quiet for the longest time, and then Joe Ed said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bring him home and love him.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what we did.â&#x20AC;? Today, Tim leads a busy, happy life, helping his parents with chores at home, walking for exercise with a neighbor and working with horses on a Union County farm.

The Japanese peony drops its petals on a bed of yellow blooms. Meanwhile, Joe and Louise keep moving forward despite bouts with cancer (Joe recently, Louise back in 1982). When she was diagnosed with diabetes, she opted to fight it with exercise and diet rather than medication. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re told youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to die in 3 months and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still living 30 years later, you kind of look at life in a different way,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it without Joe. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my precious right hand.â&#x20AC;?

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A circle of giving Mary Ann Beall is used to helping others. She’s a volunteer at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and spends each Monday as a front desk volunteer. “Oh, I love being at the hospital and talking to both the patients and staff,” says Beall. “It is a terriﬁc feeling knowing that you’ve helped lessen someone’s load in life, and we do that – by a kind word or gentle touch.” Beall has been volunteering at Fort Sanders for 13 years. Following a career as a community volunteer, she didn’t feel like staying at home. “Folks just love Mary Ann,” says Paula Minhinnett, Volunteer Coordinator at Fort Sanders. “She is always willing to help when needed and we truly count on her!” But recently, Mary Ann found herself in the position of being helped. After undergoing treatment for heart/blood pressure issues, her doctor recommended cardiac rehabilitation. The program is at “her hospital” – Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Cardiac rehabilitation is designed to help patients who have had some form of cardiac intervention to build up strength and stamina. “Cardiac rehab involves medication, nursing, exercise physiology, nutrition and psychology. We know it’s difﬁcult to make lifestyle changes,” explains cardiac rehab nurse case manager Brenda Leuthold. Patients exercise three times each week while hooked to a heart monitor. They also attend different classes on nutrition, stress

Poster recognizing cardiac rehabilitation program staff members management and medications. The three-month program gets patients moving in the right direction. “It’s long enough to help form healthy habits,” says Leuthold. “And, it’s a wonderful support group for anybody that’s had heart disease or heart procedures,” says

Leuthold. “We have a lot of great outcomes.” And Mary Ann is grateful for the support she’s received. But you can’t keep that giving spirit down! Beall just can’t help making folks feel good about themselves. Recently, in recognition of National

Nurses Week, Beall and other bodies,” says Beall. “It’s really the patients and Volunteer Auxiliary least we can do.” members surprised the staff at the Cardiac Rehab center with a potFor more information about the luck luncheon. Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at “They give so much to their paFort Sanders Regional, call 865-541-1250 or go to tients – helping them learn how fsregional.com/cardiovascular to better care for their heath and

Volunteer programs at Fort Sanders Regional Whether your passion is music, ministry or animals, Fort Sanders Regional offers several excellent volunteer opportunities that beneﬁt patients, visitors and community members. ■ Fellowship center: Volunteers assist visitors who stay in Fort Sanders’ hospitality house for the families of patients from outside the region. ■ HABIT (Human Animal Bonding In Tennessee): Pet owners who share the unconditional love of a pet with patients and caregivers. ■ Stephen ministers: Lay ministers who provide spiritual support to patients and caregivers. ■ Heartstrings: A musical group that entertains patients and visitors each month. ■ Mended Hearts: Volunteers offer hope to heart disease patients, their families and caregivers. ■ Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center Peer Volunteers: Former patients help current patients by reading to them, helping

Helping others is good for YOUR health Research indicates that people who volunteer generally have better health. Studies show that when a person performs a service for others, their body releases endorphins. Endorphins, often associated with a runner’s high, help the body experience a sustained feeling of calm that can increase overall emotional health. Volunteering is particularly beneﬁcial for empty nesters, people who are recently widowed or those who have had a major life change such as retirement or a move. In addition to bolstering health and bettering the community, volunteering provides the opportunity to: ■ Connect with others in your community ■ Share your skills and gain new ones ■ Increase your self-conﬁdence and sense of purpose ■ Meet new people from all walks of life ■ Enhance your resume and make important networking contacts ■ Promote a worthwhile activity ■ Feel needed and valued ■ Experience something new

The Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Auxiliary raised more than $239,000 for the hospital in 2012 through gift shop sales and volunteer fundraisers. The donation will be used to fund nursing scholarships, patient social services, as well as extra medical equipment at Fort Sanders. President and Chief Administrative Officer Keith Altshuler (center) accepts the donation from Auxiliary president Mary Childs (right) and Gift Shop Coordinator Joan Howard. them write letters, and providing their special gifts and energy with conversation and friendly com- hospital patients and staff. pany. To learn more about volunteering ■ Student volunteers: High at Fort Sanders Regional, School and college students share call 865-541-1249.

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PICTURE YOURSELF AS A VOLUNTEER! For more than 50 years, members of the Fort Sanders Regional Volunteer Auxiliary have helped support the mission of Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. The Fort Sanders Auxiliary is looking for people who enjoy helping others to join our network of more than 100 hospital volunteers. To learn how you can get involved, please call

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By Sandra Clark Allan Gill was a community leader, and Hilda Gill was the woman who â&#x20AC;&#x153;let Allan be Allan.â&#x20AC;? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the tribute paid to his grandmother by Justin Bailey at Mrs. Gillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funeral service at Powell First Baptist. Allan and Hilda were well-known around Powell where the big house on Emory Road welcomed family, The sculptors responsible for the artwork in Lonsdale include Chris Szaton and Matt Salley of friends and strangers. Marble City Glassworks, Zophia Kneiss of Burning Art, and Preston Farabos of Aespyre. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Come see us, anytime the gateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open,â&#x20AC;? Allan once said. The gate was always open. Pastor Phil Jones said he wonders who will fill the huge holes left by faithful old-timers like Hilda Gill. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a question that should cause soul-searching. Hilda created a home â&#x20AC;&#x153;where we all felt safe,â&#x20AC;? said Justin. She was a classy Allan and Hilda Gill dance at woman and a friend to their 50th wedding anniversary celebration. many. She will be missed.

Johnny Miller, vice president and general manager of the Knoxville mill, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;To the employees at Gerdau, rebar is the foundational framework of bridges, building and roadways. Through the vision of these sculptors, it becomes the bark of a tree.â&#x20AC;? One piece of steel was from the Henley Street Bridge.

NOTES â&#x2013; Fountain City Business and Professional Association will meet 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, at Central Baptist Church. Attorney and mediator Joe Jarret will speak on Labor and Employment Law. Jarret will give insight into how to prevent lawsuits. He also will discuss how to correctly terminate problem employees, thereby reducing the potential for wrongful termination claims. â&#x2013; The nursing staff at North Knoxville Medical Center has launched an alternative to pain medication called â&#x20AC;&#x153;guided imageryâ&#x20AC;? for use in times of pain and/or stress. This tool is a not a substitute for medical treatment, but is designed to engage the power of the body, mind and spirit to help relax and calm the patient in times of stress related to pain.

A close-up shot of the squirrel created from scrap metal.

â&#x2013; Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital got a $1 million boost last week from the estate of Wade Travis. He, along with his brothers Leon and Hilliard, were the original Shoneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Big Boy franchisee owners for Knoxville and its surrounding counties.

At left, the new 15-foot tree at the Gerdau steel mill is named Dogwood Chestnut Gerdau. It was created by local sculptors with discarded steel scraps. The project began in April, 2012 when Gerdau opened its Knoxville scrap yard to a dozen local artists selected by the Dogwood arts to use in future works. The sculpture was installed on April 26. Photos by Ruth White

â&#x2013; BPV Capital Management will donate $120,000 over five years to the Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Youth Arts Alliance, a program for disadvantaged school-aged youths to experience culture and arts programming at the Tennessee Theatre. The gift will provide $24,000 each year to the program. Tickets will be provided to those who qualify as funding is available. Info: 684-1143.

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Majors visits Halls seniors Someone said that two living legends were seated together at the Halls Senior Center as John Majors and Sam Hardman chat about the good old days. Photos by Ruth White

Former UT football coach John Majors stopped by the Halls Senior Center last week, chatted with senior adults and signed autographs. The crowd had a great time chatting with Majors and having photographs taken to commemorate the event. Pictured with Majors are Jackie Duncan, Eva Dyer and Chris Scott.

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Gregory Walters (seated) was honored as a Hometown Hero for his volunteer efforts with Friends of Literacy. He was surprised last week to be selected as the overall program honoree. Pictured with Walters are Debra Smith, Home Federal Bank president Dale Keasling and Melissa Nance, executive director of Friends of Literacy. Home Federal made two donations to Friends of Literacy in Walters’ name: $2,500 for being an honoree and an additional $2,500 for being the overall winner. Walters has logged more than 1,000 volunteer hours over the past six years with Friends of Literacy and Knox County Schools Adult Education and has helped countless adults learn to read or earn a GED. He has also taught non-native speakers to read and write English. “People like Gregory Walters, whose volunteer efforts help improve the quality of life for adults, exemplify what it means to be a Hometown Hero,” said Keasling. Photo by Ruth White

Collection for Goodwill Knox County elementary and middle schools will collect items Monday through Friday, May 13-17, to benefit Goodwill Industries during the 26th annual Straight from the Heart Sack Pack Material Drive. Gently used household items and clothing will be accepted for Goodwill’s 28 area retail stores. Students who donate items will receive a McDonald’s “Be Our Guest” coupon, a buy one, get one free coupon for a Smokies baseball game during June 2-6, and a free admission coupon to the American Museum of Science and Energy. Info: www.gwiktn.org.

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Kita and Kinna Young-Williams Animal Center adoptable animals Kita and Kinna are each 1 year old. Kita is a Shih Tzu mix and Kinna is a terrier mix. Both girls are sweet and loving and they must be adopted together. Their adoption fee has been sponsored by the Furry Friends program, which means there is no adoption fee. Kita and Kinna have both been spayed and microchipped and are up to date on vaccinations. You can meet the girls at Young-Williams’ Division Street campus noon to 6 p.m. daily. Info: www.young-williams.org or 215-6599.

■ Reynolds’ family reunion will be Sunday, May 19, at Big Ridge State Park in the Tea Room. Bring a covered dish; lunch will begin at 1 p.m.

Adoptable Tank Tank is a 1 1/2-year-old Newfoundland/pointer mix who loves children and other dogs. He is available for adoption from the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley, 6717 Kingston Pike. A cat-free home would be preferable for Tank. His adoption fee is $150. Info: 573-9675 or info@humanesocietytennessee.com.

■ Nicely/Bailey/Munsey family reunion will be Saturday, June 8, at Wilson Park next to Maynardville High School. The reunion begins at noon and lasts until food and talk are finished. Bring a dish and musical instruments for pickin’ and grinnin’. Info: Shirley Nicely Hammock, 712-2532. ■ The Clinton High School Class of 1967 is holding a reunion Aug. 31 at 205 Main St. in Clinton. Classes from ’66 through ’69 are also invited. Cost is $45 per person before Aug. 1 and $50 after, and includes food, a DJ, games and a free class memory CD. Info/reservations: Becky Calloway Rosenbaum, 457-259, or Bunnie Brown Ison, 599-4749, or send checks to: CHS Class of 1967, 607 Greenwood Drive, Clinton, TN 37716. ■ Knoxville High School is seeking nominees for induction into its annual “Hall of Fame”

to be recognized at the “Hall of Fame” banquet Oct. 18 at the Foundry Banquet Hall. For info or application: 696-9858. ■ Central High School Class of 1963 is planning its 50th reunion. Any member of the Class of 1963 who hasn’t been contacted by the reunion committee is asked to send contact info to: ajrader@ bellsouth.net; or mail to CHS Class of ’63, 5428 Kesterbrooke Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37918.

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We want to Thank Coach Johnny Majors for being our guest at Halls Senior Center and all of the folks who came out to say HI. Come join us at John T. O’Connor Senior Center on Wednesday May 8th from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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The Humane Society of The Tennessee Valley will hold a dirty dogs wash.

Shopper News Interns 2013! Who: Looking for rising 9th graders at Knox area high schools What: Spend Tuesdays exploring Knox County and having fun When: June 4 to July 16, 9am - 3pm Where: North, south, east, west and all points between Why: Students will be expected to take pictures, write captions and hear “money quotes” from guest speakers. The program is tour-based. Student work will be edited and some will be printed in the summer’s editions of Shopper-News.

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10 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Saturday, May 11, at Adopt-a-Pet Located on Bearden Hill at 6717 Kingston Pike. Staff and volunteers will be onsite bathing dogs for a $10 donation.

Nail trims will be available for an additional $10. Meanwhile, Fix-a-Pet (located on the second floor of HSTV’s facility) will be offering low cost vaccinations. For pricing, call (865)579-6738. For more information about the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley, visit www.humanesocietytennessee.com.

Contact: Amber Mullins • amullins@humanesocietytennessee.com

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Battle Branch Battle Branch runs along Highway 61 East near the Luttrell Fire Department to where it runs into Flat Creek near the intersection of Highway 61 East and Highway 131 at Luttrell.

Branch got its name. She told me she had always heard that the neighbors who lived along the branch could not get along and were always fighting. Another scenario is the story that was passed down through the Donahue family and told to me by Dorothy Donahue Kelly, one of Bonnie the foremost authorities Peters on the Civil War in Tennessee. She said that during the Civil War troops passed through the holMany years ago I asked low along Highway 61 East my mother-in-law, Anna going back and forth bePeters, who grew up in the tween Blaine’s Crossroads Cedar Ford section of Lut- and Cumberland Gap, and trell, if she knew how Battle that there were skirmishes

Roy Claxton Acuff at the Union County Court House that burned in 1969.

Attitude Dance Company opens in Halls Attitude Dance Company offers a wide variety of classes, including ballet, Pointe, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, baton and more. Owner Sonya Whaley, pictured with members of her classes, also offers all-star and competition teams, and this year the company will participate in Fantasy of Trees, local parades, Winter Review, Spring Recital and more. The company is located at 6808 Maynardville Highway near Grocery Outlet and is open 3:30-9 p.m. Monday through

along the branch during that time. Remember, there were no paved roads in this area then and the troops had to meander along the trails and wagon roads to their destination. An interesting story attached to Battle Banch is in the late 1800s until around 1910, Lora Milford and Ida Hubbs Heiskell lived at the intersection of Highway 61 East and Highway 131. Ida had given birth to a son, Elmer Heiskell, on March 18, 1903, the same day Roy Claxton Acuff was born. However, Roy’s mother did not have sufficient breast milk to feed Roy; and Roy’s father, Neill Acuff, carried Roy on horseback to Luttrell to the Heiskell home so that

Ida could nurse Roy as well as her son, Elmer. The Heiskells left Luttrell around 1910 and moved first to Stella, Mo., then to Dalhart, Texas, where Elmer eventually accumulated 7,000 acres. He farmed this land until his death in 1992. His son, Merle, and family now are continuing the farming operation. Elmer came to the Heiskell Reunion in October 1990 and on the way back to Texas he stopped in Nashville to visit Roy. Over the years they had communicated by phone, and Elmer said Roy was always gracious to him. (Note: Roy Acuff also died in 1992. The boys born on the same day died in the same year, both at age 89.)

Friday. Info: 386-1859. Pictured at the studio are: (front) Jaydence Hardin, Karra Graham, Allie Hale, Breslin Pastore, Lydia Smith, Harper Fariss; (second row); Karah Warren, Alyssa Graham, Savannah Hardin, Brooklyn Martin, Makayla Irwin, Sydnie Curran, Abby Williams, Ella Hale, Marissa Lucas, Jayden Simmons; (third row) Hannah Ross, Katie Warwick, Cara Mitchell, Cheyenne Befini, Lexie Powell, Kendall Whaley, Kaitlynn Mamula; (back) owner Sonya Whaley, Addison Graham, Megan Campbell, Taylor Johnson, Autumn Robertson, Katie Hueser, Emily Connor, Rebekah Hartless, Haley Phelps, Brooke Tatum, Kyla Robertson, Amber Hardin. Photo by Ruth White

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THROUGH SATURDAY, MAY 11 Union County High School Greenhouse open, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday though Friday; 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. Large assortment of vegetable plants, bedding plants, container arrangements. Info: Linda Baxter, 992-0180.

THROUGH SUNDAY, MAY 12

p.m., Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, 701 Merchants Drive; sponsored by Maryville Christian School and Feed Your Faith. Info/tickets: www.feedyourfaith.org. Meet and greet VIP dinner, 6:30 p.m., will benefit the Maryville Christian School Scholarship Fund. Info/ tickets: 268-9146. Painting demonstration by Brett Weaver, nationally recognized plein-air painter and featured artist for Artists on Location, 7 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art. Info: www.knoxart.org. Gala Day, Union County Senior Center; live band 10 a.m.-noon, door prizes, a catered lunch and guest speaker Bonnie Heiskell Peters.

693-7287, or Bob Roney, 971-5896.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, MAY 10-11

THURSDAY, MAY 16

Benefit sale, Cornerstone Baptist Church, 2500 Mynatt Road in Halls. Info: 687-9012. Leave a message. Rummage Sale, beginning 8 a.m., New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 7115 Tipton Lane off East Beaver Creek. Follow signs from East Beaver Creek Drive and Central Avenue Pike.

First Line - First Page - First Chapter writing class, 6-8 p.m., with Kathleen Fearing, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. Registration deadline May 9. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 Fish Fry, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Sharps Chapel Senior Center.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, MAY 15-16 AARP Driver Safety Class, noon-4 p.m., O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 584-9964.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, MAY 16-17

SATURDAY, MAY 11

Registration open for “Best Friends,” a dog training class for kids ages 10-16. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-noon, six weeks, starting May 25. Info/register: www.orkc. org and click on “Training Classes.” Knoxville Symphony League Show House, 1462 Rudder Lane. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. MondaySaturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Benefits outreach programs of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. No on-site parking; free shuttle service from Rocky Hill Baptist Church. Info/directions: 986-3411 or www. knoxvillesymphonyleague.org.

Fountain City Art Center Garden Party/Luncheon/Benefit, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Ginger and Bill Baxter’s Gardens, 3901 Sam Cooper Lane. Reserved seats: $35. Info/reservations: 357-2787; fcartcenter@knology. net; 213 Hotel Ave. Plant Sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Wildflowers, bushes, ferns, herbs and other plants. Local author Lanny Payne with his new book, “The Reformation in Scotland,” 2-4 p.m. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net. Rummage sale, Cross Roads Presbyterian Church, 4329 E. Emory Road, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Clothes, household items, Proceeds will be used for mission projects. Soy Candles class, 1-4 p.m.; instructor: Victoria Nicely; Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Registration deadline: May 9. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net. Yard sale, 8 a.m., River of Hope Church Missions, 6919 Maynardville Pike, Black Oak Plaza. Rain or shine. Lots of everything. Kick-off celebration for Hardin Valley Academy’s Outdoor Classroom, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Hardin Valley Academy, 11345 Hardin Valley Road; signs will guide you to the outdoor classroom site. All volunteers welcome to help prepare the grounds for an outdoor learning space. Lunch will be provided; bring a chair or a blanket for your picnic. Author Talk with David Hunter, 2 p.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road. Info: 947-6210.

TO SATURDAY, JUNE 1 Registration open for American Museum of Science and Energy’s Science Explorer Camp for rising 5th (10 years old), 6th and 7th graders. Info: www.amse.org.

THURSDAYS THROUGH NOVEMBER New Harvest Park Farmers Market, 4775 New Harvest Lane, 3-6 p.m. Venders include local farmers, crafters and food trucks. Info: http://www.knoxcounty. org/farmersmarket/index.php.

SATURDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER Union County Farmers Market, 8:30-11:30 a.m., front parking lot of Union County High School. Expected items: Asparagus, lettuce, onions, radishes, rhubarb. Nursery products: plant sets. Info: 992-8038.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 11-12

TUESDAY, MAY 7

Glenwood Cemetery Decoration Days. Friends of Glenwood are encouraged to decorate the graves of loved ones. Donations for the maintenance of the cemetery will be accepted at the cemetery or may be addressed to Glenwood Cemetery Trust C., PO Box 734, Powell, TN 37849.

Reading Roundup storytime, 3:30 p.m., for school age kids, Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road. Stories, flannel boards, music and printouts to take home. Info: 947-6210. Noweta Garden Club meeting, 10 a.m., Thress Nursery Gardens. Program by Greg Clark: “Vertical Gardens.”

MONDAYS, MAY 13, 20, JUNE 3, 10

Rook card games, 10 a.m., Luttrell Seniors; Union County Senior Center.

You Should Write That Down!, autobiographical/ family history writing, 7-8:30 p.m.; instructor: Sandra McEntire; Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Registration deadline: May 8. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

THURSDAY, MAY 9

TUESDAY, MAY 14

Symphony on the Square, a free concert by the Knoxville Symphony Chamber Orchestra, sponsored by Home Federal Bank; 7:30 p.m., Market Square stage. Carter Family and Community Education Club meeting, 10:30 a.m., Carter Senior Center, 9040 Ashville Highway. Info: 933-5821. Halls Family and Community Education Club meeting, noon-3 p.m., Halls Senior Center, 4410 Crippen Road.

Reading Roundup storytime, 3:30 p.m., for school age kids, Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road. Stories, flannel boards, music and printouts to take home. Info: 947-6210.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8

TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS, MAY 14-30 “Never-Ever” Senior Novice Tennis Program, offering basic instruction in tennis for seniors over the age of 50, Tyson Family Tennis Center. Registration forms: Knox County Senior Citizen Centers and Tyson and West Hills Tennis Centers. Info: Lynne Keener,

FRIDAY, MAY 10 The Case for Christ, featuring Lee Strobel, 8

AARP Driver Safety Class, noon-4 p.m., Halls Senior Center, 4200 Crippen Road. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 584-9964.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 17-19 Baseball tournament, open/travel teams – T-ball and 6U coach pitch through 8U-14U – Halls Community Park. Info: 992-5504 or hcpsports@msn.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 18 Jewelry 101 class, 2-4 p.m., with Kathy Seely, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. Registration deadline May 18. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net. Children’s Festival of Reading, the kick off celebration for the Knox County Public Library’s summer reading programs, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., World’s Fair Park on the Festival Lawn and Amphitheater. Free admission.

SUNDAY, MAY 19 Deadline for entries of photographic works for first Knoxville Photo 2013, juried exhibition sponsored by Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville. Open to all artists. Categories: The Human Experience; Our Earth; Travel; and Digital Imagination. Info/application: www.knoxalliance.com/photo.html. Lecture and Book Signing with three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “The Liberation Trilogy: A Chronicle of World War II,” 2:30 p.m., Bijou Theatre. Free and open to the public/reservations required. Info/ reservations: 215-8883 or https://kcpl.wufoo.com/ forms/a-conversation-with-rick-atkinson/. Celebration luncheon in honor of retiring Pastor Don Ferguson and his wife, Debby Hall, hosted by St Paul United Methodist Church, 4014 Garden Drive, immediately following the worship service. All welcome. Family Day, 11 a.m., Clear Branch Baptist Church, 1100 Tazewell Pike. Featuring: Michael and Delilah Kitts. Everyone welcome.

MONDAY, MAY 20 Luttrell Seniors will meet 10 a.m., Union County Senior Center. Betsy Stowers Frazier of Angelic Ministries will speak and pianist Andrew Merritt will perform. Covered dish lunch will follow. All invited. Info: Linda, 216-1943.

TUESDAY, MAY 21 Reading Roundup storytime, 3:30 p.m., for school age kids, Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road. Stories, flannel boards, music and printouts to take home. Info: 947-6210. Healthy Choices, a plant-based Free Cooking Class #2, 6 p.m., North Knoxville 7th-Day Adventist Church fellowship hall, 6530 Fountain City Road. Space is limited. Info/register: 314-8204 or www. KnoxvilleInstep.com.

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63 Manf’d Homes - Sale 85 Dogs I BUY OLDER MOBILE HOMES. 1990 up, any size OK. 865-384-5643

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101

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MA position for Family Practice office with exp. in triage, labs, procedures. Drug screen & background ck required. Fax resume to: 865-637-5036

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141 Garage Sales

225 Trucks

257 Domestic

265 Cement / Concrete 315 Lawn Care

ENGLISH BULLDOG 3-FAM SALE, 7531 TOYOTA TACOMA Buick Lacrosse CXL puppies, AKC, ch. LaRue Ln. Fri May 2003, 4 wheel drive, 2007, lthr, pwr, XM bldline, 9 wks, shots 10, 8-4 and Sat May 5 speed, $10,995. radio, 66K mi, UTD, vet chkd. 11, 8-2. Children's Call 865-696-7946. $10,500. 865-938-3698 $1,600. 615-473-2540 clothes & toys, HH Cadillac 2011 CTS Coupe, ***Web ID# 242220*** items, furn. 4 Wheel Drive 258 performance pkg, ENGLISH BULL DOG 15K mi, diamond GARAGE SALE pups, AKC, champ. white, fact. warr., Thurs, Fri and Sat, FORD F-150 XLT lines, 1 yr. guar., $32,800, window May 9-11, 8 a.m., 1995, Red, 4WD, V8, $1500. 865-323-7196. sticker $44,975. Will 7547 LaRue Lane. 5.0, 101,000 mi. New ***Web ID# 244827*** trade for older Men's and women's whls. & tires, tinted Cadillac. 865-680-2656 clothes, toddler boy windows, great cond. Golden Doodle CKC ***Web ID# 241995*** clothes, furniture, $4500. 865-207-0316. Pups, F1B, whelped toys and more. ***Web ID# 243525*** 3/13/13. In house raised, 6M, 3F. 4 apricots, 5 JOSHUA'S LANDING creams. $650 ea. 276off Tazewell Pike. Antiques Classics 260 445-5209; jackinbolivia Annual Yard Sale @yahoo.com Sat May 11, 8a-3p. ***Web ID# 244816*** Furn, big & tall 1928 MODEL A Ford Coupe, excellent men's clothes, laLAB PUPPIES AKC, cond., $16,000. 423dies clothes, like351-3100 blonde & black, new complete Wii wormed & shots. 5 wks. game system, HP 1988 S-10 Hot Rod $500 ea. 423-881-3347 photo printer, Xmas Truck, apprx 425 HP, tree/décor, new dinmany extras, $6,800. LAB PUPS, Silver, ing rm table w/4 865-603-0322 AKC reg., 2 M, 3 F, chairs, Harley S&W, $800. Ready Davidson & UT Chev Impala Conv. 1961, Cadillac Deville 2003 5/5/13. 828-736-0651 Diamond Red, fully gear, collectibles. 283 AT, red w/black or 828-736-0624. loaded, $4900. 865top, project car, ***Web ID# 243076*** 680-2656 $16,000. 865-256-7201 232 ***Web ID# 244744*** POODLES, Standard, Boats Motors CHRYSLER 2008, AKC, $600. Visit: Touring, 19K mi., BOSTON WHALER FORD COUPE 1936, 300 puppiesbreath.com like new $16,500 project car, 2 dr lthr, 15', 60 HP Mercury, 931-581-0815 586-201-6393, 810-240w/rumble seat, less than 100 hrs, ***Web ID# 244504*** 9642 Crossville $8,000. 865-256-7201 $11,500. 865-577-1427 ***Web ID# 244753*** ***Web ID# 241797*** SEARAY 1988 22' Many different breeds cuddy cabin w/inboard/ FORD PU 1940 Street CHRYSLER 2011, 300 LTD, Nav., leather, Maltese, Yorkies, Rod, all Ford, new outboard V6 eng. trlr. 21k mi, like new. Malti-Poos, Poodles, bed, fenders, parts. incl. $5000. 423-920-0701 $23,900/bo. 865-850-4614 Yorki-Poos, Shih-Poos, $18,000. 865-591-4239 ***Web ID# 242816*** ***Web ID# 244319*** Shih Tzu, $175/up. shots RANGER & wormed. We do TRACKER PAN FISH FORD Splash 1993, 5.0 eng. Dodge Challenger SRT8 layaways. Health guar. 16, like brand new, stick 2011, fully loaded, 1 AT w/overdrive, Div. of Animal Welfare steering, 40HP Merc. owner, 21K mi, mint, $3,250. 865-591-4239 State of TN Numerous extras. Only $36,000. 865-200-1949 Dept. of Health. $4350. 865-300-5132. OLDSMOBILE Lic # COB0000000015. REGENCY 1978 YAMAHA 423-566-3647 WAVERUNNER 2005 403 (6.6L), V8, Top of Air Cond / Heating 301 line, garaged, loaded, FX Cruiser, 100 hrs, 865-719-0368 3 sts, great shape, Free Pets 145 4S,$6,800. ***Web ID# 243621*** 865-335-2931 ***Web ID# 242996*** PONTIAC 1970 GTO, ADOPT! 455 HO, 4 speed, Looking for an addiPosi, $18,500. Campers 235 3:73 tion to the family? 865-776-2428. Visit Young-Williams ***Web ID# 243054*** Animal Center, the SHASTA REVERE official shelter for 1985, 24', sleeps 4, Knoxville & AC, new elec. frig. Sport Utility 261 Knox County. $2000. 865-216-5387 Call 215-6599 ***Web ID# 232653*** CADILLAC Escalade TOYHAULER 2010, 2007, 50K mi., diamond or visit white, non-smoker, TV, stereo, tub, knoxpets.org 22" wheels. Only shower, 3 burner stove, exc. cond. $34,750. 865-300-5132. FREE KITTENS $12,800. 865-856-0098 Halls area. 2 litters (1 ***Web ID# 242399*** NISSAN Xterra 2004, indoor & 1 outdoor). 92K mi, 1 owner, exc All litter-trained. cond, clean Car Fax, Call Libby 386-1704. Motor Homes 237 $8500. 423-562-0875

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Farmer’s Market 150 HORSE MANURE for sale. $35/truckload. Call 456-0441.

Flowers-Plants 189

IRIS FOR SALE

Wanted To Buy 222 WILL HAUL away scrap metal, old mowers, appls. Halls & surrounding areas. John 925-3820

JUST NORTH OF HALLS! 2BR home in grt shape. Just needs H&A. Newer metal strg barn, pond on property. Approx 5-7 acres pasture the rest wooded. Priced below appraisal. MLS#834992 $149,900

Garage Sales

225

SPROLES DESIGN CONSTRUCTION

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318

Cleaning

938-4848 or 363-4848

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Roofing / Siding

352

SPRING or weekly cleaning for home or office. Reasonable rates. 603-3073

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FRED'S LAWN CARE Mowing, weed-eating & blowing. LOW RATES! Also minor mower repairs.

679-1161

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327

FENCE WORK Installation & repair. Free est. 43 yrs exp! Call 973-2626.

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Stump Removal

355

TREE WORK & Power Stump Grinder. Free est, 50 yrs exp!

804-1034

Tree Service

357

JAY'S GARDEN SVC Plowing, tilling, and bush-hogging. 6078840

LAWNCARE AND MOWING SVCS Spring clean-ups, mulch, overseeding, mowing, blowing & trimming. Free est.

330

CERAMIC TILE in809-1301 stallation. Floors/ WORK, walls/ repairs. 33 TRACTOR bush hog, grading & yrs exp, exc work! tilling. $50 job John 938-3328 minimum. 235-6004

Guttering

333 Painting / Wallpaper 344

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Forty-three thousand children, 60 books per child, 600,000 books per month, more than 2.3 million books to date. Since 2006, the Knox County Imagination Library has provided free, age-appropriate, high-quality books to children from birth to 5 years old in Knox County. And new children from all over the world join every day. Children start with “The Little Engine That Could” and finish with “Look Out, Kindergarten Here I Come.” The last book includes an inside cover letter from Dolly Parton, originator of the program. In Tennessee, Imagination Library is funded through community support and the Governor’s Books from Birth program. Parents are provided with monthly worksheets and extension activities they can use to better prepare their children for kindergarten. Opportunities to sign up begin at birth through all local hospitals in the Knoxville area. Currently, 68 percent of children in Knox County are registered. Holly Kizer has been the Knox County Imagination Li-

Nicole Hardin and son Aiden attend Baby Bookworms story time at the North Knoxville Branch Public Library with the Knox County Imagination Library Coordinator Holly Kizer. Ruyi Vars listens as senior library assistant Michael Porter reads. Photo by Cindy Taylor brary Coordinator since last December. “There is such excitement for the children when they start to understand that a new book has come in the mail with their name on it,” she said. “It is such

a good reminder for parents that they need to sit down and read to their child.” Kizer said the program benefits many children who might not otherwise have access to new books.

Nicole Hardin signed up her son Aiden for the program when he was born. She reads to him every day and is so supportive of the Imagination Library she is trying to raise $5,000 to donate to the program through Mary Kay.

“I did a makeover on Holly and posted it on the Mary Kay website,” she said. “If Holly receives the most votes I will win a $5,000 donation to the charity of my choice, which is Imagination Library.” Hardin asked that people go online May 12 at www.makeovercontestmarykay.com and cast their votes for Holly K and the Knox County Imagination Library. The Knox County Public Library sponsors the program through local donors. Currently, 18,000 children are enrolled in Knox County alone – but the program reaches children worldwide. In Tennessee, sponsorship is only $12 per child for an entire year of books. Research shows that Imagination Library graduates perform significantly better than their peers not enrolled in the program on kindergarten and 3rd grade literacy assessments. Story times are held weekly for varying age groups in most of the local libraries in Knox County. For information, registration and sponsorship contact your closest public library or online at www.imaginationlibrary.com or www.knoxlib.org/il.

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■ Webb School of Knoxville will host Lacrosse Camp this summer, taught by Alex Bosse, Webb graduate and junior at the University of Georgia. Bosse will run two sessions. Beginner session for boys entering grades 3-6 will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 15-19, at a cost of $180 for the week. Intermediate session for boys entering grades 5-8 will be held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 22-26, at a cost of $190 per week. Current Webb lacrosse players Chase Carter and Deaver Arnett will assist Bosse. Info: www. campwebb.com. ■ Ijams Nature Center will host a series of summer day camps in June and July for rising kindergartners through 5th graders. Sessions have different themes, including “Wonderful World of Disney,” “Weird Science,” “Secret World of Ijams,” “Forest Fairies and Woodland Gnomes,” “Aquatic Adventures,” and “Ijams Scout Camps,” Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and extended care is available 8-9 a.m. and 4-5 p.m. for $10 per hour.

For fee information or to register, call Jennifer at 577-4717 ext. 130 or email jroder@ijams.org. ■ Safety City, the Knoxville Police Department’s miniature streetscape used to educate children about pedestrian and bicycle safety, will be open to the public 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays, June 10 through July 29. Families may bring their own bikes with helmets, batterypowered cars, non-motorized scooters, doll buggies or walking shoes for open riding and play. Please, no skateboards. Safety City will be closed the week of July 1. Safety City is located at 165 South Concord Street. Info: www.cityofknoxville. org/kpd/safetycity or 215-7103. ■ Knoxville Museum of Art will host the 2013 Summer Art Academy in June, July and August, with sessions for preschool age through teens. Topics include cartooning and comics, mosaics, fashion design, folk art, jewelry making, screen printing and more. Scholarships are available through a sponsorship by Rotary Club of Knoxville. Info or to register: www.knoxart.org.

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Fence your yard A fence offers a sectioned-off area for your children and pets to play without you having to worry about them running into the street. A fence can also offer privacy, which adds a degree of safety. It’s important to get a quality fence that won’t easily rot or fall into a state of disrepair or it can become a liability instead of an asset. If you’re worried about the cost of a professionally installed fence, there are other options. “We believe anyone with some patience and time can save money installing their own fence to keep kids safe this summer,” says Denise Esser of WamBam Fence, a company that manufactures do-it-yourself vinyl fencing. “Vinyl is a great material from a safety standpoint because it doesn’t cause splinters or deteriorate. A good quality vinyl fence is also strong enough to withstand children’s activities, such as balls bouncing off the panels.”

Check for ground holes and tree roots Weather, bugs or rodents can cause divots or holes in your yard that are hard to detect when they’re hiding in lush grass. These are injuries waiting to happen, as a running child can break a bone or twist an ankle. Do a walk-around in your backyard to see if there are any holes that need filling, or if tree roots or other natural debris can cause a tripping hazard. An easy way to determine this is to cut the lawn to a shorter level than you would otherwise, keeping a careful eye on the yard as you mow. This will enable you to see holes and other potential pitfalls more easily as they won’t be lurking under the grass.

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