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Maddox gets Corryton post Aaron Maddox is the new principal at Corryton Elementary School. He has been serving as interim principal since Jamie Snyder left in February to join the Emerald Academy. Maddox joined Knox County Schools in 1995 as a teacher at Fountain City Elementary School. He also taught at Copper Ridge Elementary. Superintendent James McIntyre also appointed Jamie Cantrill as principal at Blue Grass Elementary and Wanda McCown as director of food services.
of the crop! The top students for the Halls High class of 2015 are salutatorian Haley Cantrell and valedictorian Jacob King. Photos by R. White
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Halls High’s outstanding seniors, as selected by the staff, were Best Boy Grant Wilds, Best Girl Katelyn Cantrell, principal Mark Duff and Most School Spirited Levi McGhee.
Halls Alumni Honor Class of 1965 By Cindy Taylor
Halls High School will mark its 91st graduating class this year. Members of the alumni celebrated the 2015 class, honored the class of 1965 and recognized past classes during the annual alumni banquet April 25. Judson Palmer, a 1952 graduate and alumni president, announced the proceedings. Oldest class represented was
Six to join Hall of Fame By Betty Bean
Sandra Clark speculates on Mayor Tim Burchett’s budget, which he will announce Monday, May 11, at 9 a.m. No tax increase No new school buildings No new debt For anyone who has paid attention for the past five years, it’s not a hard guess.
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posthumously, was successful in business and was a community leader well known for his contributions to the University of Tennessee, where in his senior year he was selected Torchbearer, the highest student honor conferred by the university. Jim Marine accepted the Alumni Hall of Fame To page A-2
Wayne Smith and Eleanor Bartlett Deal Smith – Knoxville High School Class of ’49 – know better than most that high school reunions can be life-changing events. In 1999, Smith lost his wife of 47 years. Deal, with whom he’d had one date in high school (“I was dating her best friend and never called her again”) was newly widowed, as well (her late husband was a fraternity brother of Smith’s at the University of Tennessee and Smith had been in their wedding). They got reacquainted at their 50th class reunion, dated for a year and were married in 2000. They’ll celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary later this month. But first, they’ve got a date to attend the Historic Knoxville High School All-Class Reunion at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 9, at Bearden Banquet Hall. The speaker will be Rick Dover, CEO of Dover Development, which won the contract to redevelop the old high school building and will convert the historic structure into senior living
a year to complete. “I like the plans he’s adopting, and I think it’s going to work out fine,” Sproul said. “We’re pleased that he’s going to be our speaker.” The other order of business will be introducing the new members of the KHS Hall of Fame, who will be added to the 100-member list introduced at the KHS 100th-year anniversary in 2010 at the Tennessee Theatre. “We decided there were a lot more people who should be on that list, and we’ve added six or seven a year in succeeding years,” Sproul said. This year’s inductees include Malcolm W. Cagle (Class of ’37), a vice admiral who won the Navy Knoxville High School alums Paul Barnhart and Wayne Smith at the 2012 reDistinguished Service Medal, the union. Photo submitted Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross and a Navy Cross for space with commercial spaces on event as alumni numbers dwindle. service during a career that began the ground floor. Sproul, who is familiar with in World War II and ended in the Lenoir City lawyer Harvey Dover’s historic restoration work Vietnam era. Other new members are MariSproul was a member of KHS Class in Loudon County, is optimistic of ’51 – the last class to graduate about the prospect of the devel- on M. Pickle Jr. (Class of ’41), Col. before the school was shut down. oper restoring his alma mater to James T. “Tommy” Haynes (Class He said he’s expecting approxi- its former splendor, and he thinks of ’44), Neal Caldwell (Class of ’50), mately 200 people to attend the the alumni at the meeting will en- Jim Elson (Class of ’50) and a surreunion, which has been consoli- joy hearing about the restoration prise, secret inductee to be named dated and converted to a daytime project, which will take more than Saturday. A subsidiary of RIGGS DRUG STORE
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“One thing Conley always wanted to do was travel through the 48 states,” said Tindell. “And he did this on Greyhound buses.” Judy Wallace, a 1952 Halls graduate, has had a distinguished career in education and coaching that included winning state sport championships and being awarded National Coach of the Year. C. Lockwood Marine, inducted
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1941 while the latest class represented was 2008. Four teachers attended, and entertainment was provided by the Halls Jazz Band. Jenna Phillips was awarded the 2014 Halls Alumni Scholarship. Alumni Hall of Fame inductees for 2015 were Judy Wallace, Conley W. Ford and C. Lockwood Marine. Carl Tindell accepted the award for Ford.
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Halls Alumni From page A-1 award for his brother. New officers installed for 2015-2016 are: Carl Tindell, president; Bradley Hodge, vice president; Brenda Smith, secretary; Barbara Mynatt Gaylor, treasurer; and Dan Loraine Gray Long, Class of ’41 Bolinger, member-at-large. More than 150 alumni attended. Judy Wallace was recognized for her work at a Alumni Association president and 1952 Halls graduate Judson Palmer, incoming president Carl Tindell, Jim Marine (brother of C. teacher, coach, assistant Lockwood Marine), Danny Cox and aunt Mary Brewster, class of 1943, at the alumni banquet. Photos by Cindy Taylor principal and athletic director at Abingdon High School 2015 Halls Alumni Hall of in Virginia. student at Halls High School 144 where he served as the C. Lockwood Marine was Fame inductee and 1959 Conley W. Ford and his and has worked faithfully first post commander. a retired executive who held graduate Judy Wallace wife, Mary, now live in Sci- on behalf of military veterHe is post commander of a doctorate in agricultural tuate, Mass. ans. Ford founded the Sci- the Sons of Union Veterans economics. He headed the He was a leader when a tuate American Legion Post of the Civil War. national soybean processors.
Event to honor Spirit of ADA winners By Bill Dockery Last fall, Tony Lawrence decided to take his future into his own hands. He’d gone to Central High School, and now he needed to find a job. In October he made a cold call on Bravo! Cucina Italiana restaurant, looking for a workplace that could use his particular abilities. Kate Meyer, one of the Tony Lawrence, Kate Meyer and Richard Keninde Olowoyo pause for a picture on a busy Friday restaurant’s managers, innight at Bravo! Cucina Italiana. Lawrence, who works in the kitchen, and Meyer, the restaurant’s terviewed him and was general manager, will be honored with the Spirit of ADA award from the disAbility Resource impressed, though she reCenter. Lawrence is training Olowoyo in back-kitchen duties at Bravo! alized Lawrence had some
developmental disabilities. She gave him the task of readying silverware setups for the tables. Since then, Lawrence has become a valuable employee of the restaurant, taking on more back-kitchen duties and even training another worker to share his napkinrolling responsibilities. On Thursday, May 14, both Lawrence and Bravo! will be honored with Spirit of the ADA awards by Knoxville’s disAbility Resource Center
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at a citywide celebration at 11 a.m. on Market Square. The center recognizes people annually who have embodied the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was passed in 1990 to ensure that people with disabilities receive equal treatment under the law. The ceremonies will involve Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero and state Sen. Becky Massey, executive director of the Sertoma Center for adults with intellectual disabilities, said Lillian Burch, executive director of the center. The festivities coincide with a twoday visit to Knoxville by the ADA Legacy Tour, a traveling display commemorating the 25th anniversary of the act’s passage. Bravo! will receive the center’s award for employers, and Lawrence, the consumer award. Six other individuals and two groups will also be honored. Gary Harmon, a Knox County English teacher and motivational speaker, will take home the award for an individual showing the Spirit of the ADA. He is the author of “My Daddy Takes His Legs Off,” a book that makes children comfortable with the disabled body. U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander will be recognized for his legislative work to put federal authority for disability services under the Department of Health and Human Services. Dean Rivkin, a University of Tennessee law professor, and Brenda McGee, a Knoxville lawyer, will be recognized along with the students of the UT Education Practicum for advocacy work on behalf of children caught up in the Knox County Juvenile Justice System. The couple focus specifically on students of color who have disabilities and are likely to be cited to court and removed from school. Jason Gaul will be honored for his volunteer work and fundraising efforts. Anne Woodle at East Tennessee Children’s Rehabilitation Center will receive the award for an exemplary service provider. A special award will go to the Knoxville Mayor’s Council on Disability Issues, which is completing its 35th year of advocacy for the city’s people with disabilities. The ADA Legacy Tour bus and displays will spend two days here. On May 13, the bus will be parked in the lot beside the Regal Cinemas Pinnacle 18 theater on Parkside Drive in Turkey Creek. It will be open 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. and will have a display in the Regal lobby. The tour bus will move to Market Square on May 14 and will remain there for the DisAbility Resource Center festivities. Some 35 vendors are expected to have booths and displays at the event. Info: drctn.org or 865637-3666.
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■ Fountain City Lions Club meets 6 p.m. each first and third Monday, Lions Community Building, 5373-5377 N. Broadway. ■ Halls Community Lions Club meets 7:15 p.m. each second and fourth Monday, Shoney’s, 343 Emory Road. ■ Halls Republican Club meets 7 p.m. each third Monday at the Boys & Girls Club of Halls/ Powell, 1819 Dry Gap Pike. Info: www.knoxgop.org.
Debra Smith, Home Federal Bank executive vice president; Dale Keasling, Home Federal president and CEO; Delores Kopp; and Kira Jones, executive vice president of the Halls/Powell Boys & Girls Club Photo by Cindy Taylor
Kopp cares for community Delores Kopp is a hometown hero. Literally. The Halls resident was selected by Home Federal Bank to receive a 2015 Hometown Hero award. The award came with a trophy and a $2,500 check for Kopp’s favorite nonprofit.
“We thank her for all she does for the community. In reading through this list of volunteer work it makes me marvel at how she finds time to do all these things.” “I don’t do anything at home,” Kopp joked. Kopp is a member of or volunteers with the Halls Crossroads Women’s League, the Boys & Girls Club, Halls Welfare Commission, Salem Cindy Baptist Church, Halls High Taylor School, sewing ministries, cemetery cleanup and more. “This was a total surprise. I just thank all my “When looking at all De- supporters and Janice Webb lores Kopp does, I have to for recognizing me,” said wonder if the ‘Halls Has It’ Kopp. “Being able to receive slogan applies just to her,” this money that I can donate said Home Federal presi- to a worthy cause is wonderdent/CEO Dale Keasling. ful. There is always a need
in the Boys & Girls Club.” “Delores is in my Sunday school class and is always the first one to immediately address any need,” said Webb. Being the communityminded asset she is, Kopp handed the check directly to Kira Jones, executive director of the Halls/Powell Boys & Girls Club. “Delores is an amazing woman,” said Jones. “She is a true advocate for this community.” Kopp and husband Ron have lived in Halls for the past 40 years and own Southern Design Landscapes on Neal Road. Kopp retired from Dillard’s, and much of her time now is spent with her family. She
Info: marketsquarefarmersmarket.org. ■ Maryville Farmers Market: Church Avenue. Hours: 9 a.m.sellout, Saturdays through Nov. 17. Producer-only market featuring seasonal vegetables, fruits, honey, plants, baked goods, cut flowers, free-range eggs and meats.
AREA FARMERS MARKETS ■ Dixie Lee Farmers Market, Renaissance|Farragut, 12740 Kingston Pike. Hours: 9 a.m.noon Saturdays through Oct. 31. Locally grown produce, free-range eggs, grass-fed meats, honey, potted plants, fresh-cut flowers and herbs, cheese, baked goods, pottery, soaps, organic skin care, handbound books, photography and other handmade crafts. Info: dixieleefarmersmarket.com; on Facebook. ■ Ebenezer Road Farmers Market, Ebenezer UMC, 1001 Ebenezer Road. Hours: 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays through late November. Grass-fed meat, hand-picked produce, farm-fresh eggs, artisan bread and cheese, local honey, flowers and handmade crafts. Info: on Facebook.
■ Knoxville Farmers Market, Laurel Church of Christ, 3457 Kingston Pike. Hours: 3-6 p.m. Fridays through late November. Grass-fed meat, hand-picked produce, farmfresh eggs, artisan bread and cheese, local honey, flowers and handmade crafts. ■ Lakeshore Park Farmers Market, 6410 S. Northshore Drive. Hours: 3-6 p.m. every Friday through Nov. 20. Grass-fed beef, fresh eggs, artisan bread and cheese, local honey, fresh flowers and in-season vegetables. Info: on Facebook. ■ Market Square Farmers Market, 60 Market Square. Hours: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 21. Produceronly market. Ornamental plants, in-season produce, dairy, eggs, honey, herbs, meat, baked goods, jams/jellies, coffee and artisan crafts.
■ Maryville Farmers Market: New Providence Presbyterian Church, 703 W. Broadway, Maryville. Hours: 3:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, June 6-Aug. 29. Producer-only market featuring seasonal vegetables, fruits, honey, plants, baked goods, cut flowers, free-range eggs and meats. ■ New Harvest Park Farmers Market, 4700 New Harvest Park Lane. Hours: 3-6 p.m. Thursdays. Locally grown produce, meats, artisan food products, plants, herbs, flowers, crafts. Info: on Facebook. ■ Oak Ridge Farmers Market, Historic Jackson Square, 281 Broadway Ave. Oak Ridge. Hours: 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays through late November. grass-fed meat, hand-picked produce, farm-fresh eggs, artisan bread and cheese, local honey, flowers and handmade crafts. Info: on Facebook.
serves meals at hospice twice each month and was instrumental in the forming of the Halls Crossroads Women’s League. She can often be found at the Halls Senior Center and anywhere in Halls where help is called for. Her philosophy is to go wherever she is needed. The Hometown Heroes program is in its fifth year and celebrates community volunteers who make East Tennessee a more comfortable place. Eight honorees have been selected for 2015. An overall honoree will be chosen from these to receive an additional $2,500 donation to his or her designated nonprofit. Contact Cindy Taylor at ctaylorsn@gmail. com.
produced products, including sauces, seasonal produce, herbs, perennial plants. ■ UT Farmers Market, UT Gardens, Neyland Drive. Hours: 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays, May 13-Oct. 21. Fresh produce, local food, entertainment, children’s events, educational info and more.
■ Seventh District Democrats meet 6:30 p.m. each fourth Monday, Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: Mary Ann Page, map@ parodee.net or 247-8155; Dan Haney, bdl66@comcast.net or 922-4547. ■ United Northeast Democrats/8th District meet 7 p.m. each second Thursday, Gibbs Ruritan Club, 7827 Tazewell Pike. Info: Betty Jones, 688-2268.
HALLS SENIOR CENTER ■ Wednesday, May 6: 10 a.m. bingo, hand & foot; noon Derby Days; 12:30 p.m. bridge; 1 p.m. Rook, SAIL exercise. ■ Thursday, May 7: 10 a.m. line dance, pinochle, quilting; 11 a.m., exercise; noon Derby Days; 12:30 p.m. duplicate bridge; 1 p.m. ballroom dance class, beginning knitting class. ■ Friday, May 8: 10 a.m. Texas Hold ’em, euchre; 11 a.m. SAIL exercise; 11:30 a.m. art class; noon Mexican Train dominoes. ■ Monday, May 11: 9 a.m. scrapbooking; 10 a.m. Tai Chi, pinochle, bridge, hand & foot; 1 p.m. Rook, SAIL exercise; 2:45 p.m. Mayor’s Budget Presentation. ■ Tuesday, May 12: 10 a.m. canasta; 11 a.m. exercise; noon potluck: Fiesta; 12:30 p.m. Mexican Train dominoes; 1:30 p.m. hand & foot; 2 p.m. movie time.
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Old Vols in the NFL
Beware of coffee-shop debates about Tennessee football. Bruises and even lacerations are possible. Egos can be damaged. Feelings may be hurt beyond repair. I innocently walked into one the other day and was immediately challenged to settle the disturbance. “Speak up,” said one combatant. “You know it all.” “You’ve been around forever,” said another. In commemoration of the NFL draft, at issue was which former Volunteer, born in Tennessee, played the most pro football games? Under consideration were Doug Atkins, Bill Bates and Reggie White. Right here, out of courtesy, we pause for two seconds so you can vote. Pause over.
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Atkins, defensive end from Humboldt, played in 205 pro games (mostly Chicago). He struck fear into the hearts of quarterbacks and sometimes alarmed rival linemen assigned to block him. He is one of the really big men in the college and pro halls of fame. Bates, defensive back from Farragut, played in 217 games, all with the Cowboys, and finished as one of the all-time stars of special teams. He has coached and also distinguished himself as a father.
White, a rare gladiator who included foes in his prayers and then dented their helmets, made the trip from Chattanooga to UT to Philadelphia to Green Bay and finally to Carolina. He played in 232 NFL games over 15 seasons. Before anyone could ask, I told them Reggie intercepted three passes, scored two touchdowns and had 198 career sacks. That made an impression. “You are pretty smart,” said one listener. “I have a reference library,” said I. The coffee caucus seemed surprised to learn that homegrown Raleigh McKenzie from Austin-East played center and guard in 226 pro games, mostly for Washington but two years each for Philadelphia, San Diego and Green Bay.
One budding genius suddenly remembered that Raleigh works for his twin brother, Reggie, as a scout for the Oakland Raiders. Reggie is general manager and also a very famous father. His son, former prep star Kahlil McKenzie, defensive tackle, 6-4 and 319, is coming soon to Tennessee. Reggie is very smart but did not play nearly as many NFL games as Raleigh. It took time to return to the subject, Tennessee-born Vols who survived the rigors of pro football for extended periods. If you are guessing, offensive linemen do have a better chance for longevity than backs, receivers and linebackers. Judge Tim Irwin, former Central High tackle, played in 201 games, almost all with the Minnesota Vikings. Chad Clifton from Martin played in 158 for the Packers. Mike Stratton of Tellico Plains played 156 for Buffalo. Bruce Wilker-
son from Loudon played in 147, mostly for the Raiders. Harry Galbreath from Clarksville made it through 141 with Miami, Green Bay and the New York Jets. Nashville tackle John Gordy, teammate of John Majors, did 134 NFL games for the Detroit Lions. Defensive tackle John Henderson (Nashville) had 133. Cleveland’s Bob Johnson was Cincinnati’s center for 126 games. Linebacker Al Wilson (Jackson) lasted for 125. Linebacker Mike Cofer
(Rule High, Knoxville) played 123. Don’t set this list in stone. Jason Witten (Elizabethton to Dallas) has established a few records and is gaining on 200 games. He holds the NFL record for consecutive starts by a tight end and is third alltime to reach 10,000 yards in receptions. One or more of the Colquitts (Knoxville) may kick forever. Marvin West invites corrections from other know-it-alls. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.
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works, community developBy Sandra Clark David Smoak, adminis- ment, engineering and adtrator for ministration. The vision for 2025 inthe town of F a r r a g u t , cludes the desire for a disspoke about tinctive residential comthe town munity with a focus on the last week to history and beauty of the the Farra- area with an eye toward gut Rotary. strengthening the local He’s also economy. Sales tax funds one half p r e s i d e ntDavid Smoak elect of the of the budget. The town has group. We’ve got this report been debt-free since 1995 by way of Tom King and the and plans to operate without debt. There is no propclub newsletter, day suspension. Incorporating in 1980, erty tax. Sam McKenzie was not Currently, revenues are convinced. “You know what the town’s population stood happens during prom sea- at 6,360. It had grown to $9.1 million with $6.8 mil21,390 by the 2013 census. lion in expenditures. Operson.” He made a substitute mo- The town encompasses 16 ating costs are 42 percent of tion for $1,000 or a 60-day square miles with most of the budget, with personnel suspension. The motion the area south of I-40. The costs making up the balpassed 8-2 with Brown and township provides public ance. Jeff Ownby voting no and Amy Broyles absent. The commissioners doubled the usual fine, collectKnox County Law Director Richard “Bud” Armstrong ing $16,000 from offenders. spoke to the annual Halls High AcademChair Brad Anders asked ic Achievers dinner held April 30 at the David Buuck, assistant law Grande Event Center on Clinton Highway. director, to research whethTed Hatfield reports that seniors, juer the county could allocate niors and sophomores were honored for a portion of the fines to the making a minimum of a 3.5 grade-point Metropolitan Drug Commisaverage and were given letters, medals, sion to boost education and trophies and plaques. enforcement. “The Halls High School Chapter of the Offenders were from all National Honor Society inducted over 50 parts of Knox County and Armstrong students in an outstanding candle-lightincluded CVS Pharmacy on ing ceremony,” said Hatfield. The annual event has been Middlebrook Pike and Ingles hosted for years by the Regal Entertainment Group FounMarket in Halls. dation, along with local business and professional groups.
Watching out for neighbors’ kids Beer board prepares for prom season By Sandra Clark Knox County Commission, sitting as the beer board, had some 16 offenders hauled in to explain why their business had sold beer to minors. Most mumbled about untrained staff making a mistake. But a couple of businesses stood tall, taking responsibility and pledging renewed efforts to prevent a recurrence. Art McCammon, 12-year owner of Bullfeathers, ended by saying, “May we never meet this way again.” He brought his entire server staff to the meeting to hear him say: “(The violation) was wrong; it was against the law; it was inexcusable.
“I am sorry and will do everything within my power to make sure it never happens again. ... “(The violation) raised questions about our dedication to enforcing the letter of the law. ... Are we worthy of your trust to responsibly serve beer in Knox County?” McCammon outlined his strategy to avoid future problems. He was fined $1,000 for a first offense. John Deichler, category manager for Murphy Oil, oversees alcohol sales in 335 of Murphy’s 1,268 stores. “It’s not a fun thing to stand before our partners and neighbors to explain ourselves,” he told the commissioners. Deichler had a lawyer present. He did not need to come. Yet he drove 10 hours to make the meeting to per-
sonally apologize for his store’s error. He said every employee is seller-certified using an online program. Also, a thirdparty company does monthly stings of every store. “I doubt there are many companies nationally that take this as seriously as we do,” he said. “We’re a large company, but we still operate very much as a small company – because it’s the right thing to do. “We want to be neighbors. We want to be part of your community. And neighbors look after each other’s kids. “It’s very disappointing that our staff members failed you, and I apologize.” Commissioner Mike Brown said Murphy Oil is strong on training. Brown moved for a $500 fine or 30-
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Burchett’s budget won’t win friends Mayor Tim Burchett will give his budget speech at 9 a.m. Monday, May 11, at the City County Building. Then he will set out to visit senior centers and libraries to meet with residents to sell it. Guess what? His friends will like this budget and his foes probably won’t. Burchett doesn’t seem to mind. He talked with most commissioners and key department heads, and then he left town on vacation because it’s spring break for his stepdaughter. There won’t be any lobbying Burchett this week. He’s out of town. OK. So let’s speculate. Burchett won’t call for a tax increase. (That was not a hard guess.) Burchett won’t call for new debt to build three new schools, as requested by the school board. He will propose a continuation budget with a roughly two percent increase. That’s if revenue projections keep pace with recent years. He will anticipate less revenue than he eventually collects – another Burchett tactic to tamp down desires of various commissioners with various pet projects. And he will hold off efforts by Dave Wright to fund a middle school for Gibbs. Will he find $3 million to fund the much-discussed third grade reading initiative? Not sure. Burchett has not been pleased with the school system’s perceived failure to prove the program’s effectiveness, particularly when third grade reading scores actually dipped last year. Knox County Schools asked for $441.5 million. It will get less. And that will
Burchett sets community meetings Following the budget ad- tel Lane dress, Mayor Tim Burchett Strang Senior Cenwill host a series of public ter, 1:30 p.m., 109 Lovell Sandra meetings to allow residents Heights Road Clark to ask questions and learn Halls Senior Center, about the budget. All are 2:45 p.m., 4405 Crippen Monday, May 11. Road Here is the schedule: Carter Senior Cendetermine whether teachers South Knox Senior ter, 4 p.m., 9036 Asheville get a raise and how much. Will teachers get the APEX Center, 11 a.m., 6729 Mar- Highway. bonuses they’ve qualified for? If Burchett trims the schools’ request by $5 million, that’s a huge hole. If he also removes the $3 million for the reading initiative, that will mean some layoffs. Burchett won’t spend one-time money for recurring expenses, but he might dip into reserves for one more year with the reading initiative. The school board is chaired by the penny-pinching Mike McMillan, joined by new members Amber Rountree and Patti Bounds, who opted not to support the budget initially. This writer doesn’t see six votes on the commission to increase Burchett’s proposal. That’s why the mayor has an advantage in budget negotiations. Once he crunches the numbers, anyone wanting to increase one department must take money from another. A flat or 2-percent budget without funding for new schools won’t win friends, but it would be consistent with Tim Burchett’s philosWith Chilhowee Baptist Church in the background, members ophy and past practices. of Town Hall East gathered at the pocket park beside the BurInitially, I thought Burlington Branch Library to plant a magnolia tree. “This is the chett would try to fund a gateway to Knoxville,” said Sharon Davis. Pictured at right are middle school at Gibbs. City Council member Nick Della Volpe and Eston Williams, Upon reflection, now I don’t. president of Town Hall. Also present were Jeff Petrik and Terry We’ll find out May 11, and Raby, owner of Airtech Tools. Raby hauled in the tree and used that’s what makes this game his equipment to inject nutrients. Photo by S. Clark a spectator sport.
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Ryan Haynes looks forward (Note: Ryan Haynes will speak at the Union County LincolnReagan Dinner 6 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Union County High School.) By alRyan Haynes most any standard, Ryan Haynes is young. He celebrates his 30th birthday this week (Happy Birthday, Ryan!), which means he was born in 1985 − the year “The Breakfast Club” came out. Those of us who grew up in the ’80s feel like that was five minutes ago. But Haynes has more experience than many politicians twice his age. He began his tenure in Tennessee’s House of Representatives in 2008 at age 23 and was re-elected three times. As the state’s newly ap-
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pointed Republican Party chair, Haynes is still young, but seasoned. He describes himself as being one of the more senior members of the Legislature, in spite of being its youngest member the entire time he was in office. He stopped by Long’s Drug Store to chat about the next stage of his career. He’s been sworn in to his new job but has yet to officially resign his House seat. He hopes the special election for his replacement can coincide with city elections. It’s a bittersweet goodbye, he says, but he looks forward to interacting with his former colleagues through his new role.
One thing that won’t change is his hometown. While he’ll be a “floater” during the week, he hopes to return to Knoxville on weekends. “This is my home. I have every intention of staying here.” While Haynes was unopposed in two of his four elections, his first was hardfought, he says. His limited opposition was due to the strength of the party, he says. “Good policy makes for good politics. That’s the key to success.” He recalls his early days in the House of Representatives. There were so many people to know and issues to understand that it was “like drinking from a fire hose.” His age initially caused some confusion. Someone on the elevator asked in whose office he worked. Tradition dictates that representatives razz new mem-
bers when they present their first bill, and a fellow legislator asked why an intern was allowed on the floor. Before he went to Nashville, he didn’t realize how many good people served in state leadership. He applauds the work of Gov. Bill Haslam, House Speaker Beth Harwell and Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey given their small salaries. He plans to use his experience to encourage other young people to get involved in politics. It’s a hard sell these days, but people like voting for energetic candidates who are new on the scene, he says. Knox County has a track record of sending young leaders, like Jamie Woodson and Shopper-News publisher Sandra Clark, to Nashville. His predecessor, Chris Devaney, left the GOP in “wonderful condition,” and Haynes hopes to make a robust effort to recruit
Visiting Nepal The massive April 25 earthquake in Nepal has caused more than 7,000 deaths already with the count rising. The tragic news from Nepal, which lies between China and India, brings back memories of five trips over 40 years. I first visited Kathmandu in 1975 on an aroundthe-world trip. It was a neat place that attracted hippies who smoked pot and used extensive drugs. I was only age 30 when I was in Kathmandu and the historic Thamel area of the city, which suffered heavy damage. Pollution had not yet become the major issue in the valley where Kathmandu lies that it is today. In 1982, I went to Nepal to trek up to the base camp of Mount Everest. With me were then-District Attorney General Al Schmutzer and Rob Delozier, who also lived then in Sevierville. Getting to the Everest region was no easy task, and it is not much easier three decades later. We were on the trek itself for 15 days after flying into Lukla – which contains one of the most unusual and difficult airfields in the world, being on the side of a mountain. The field is on an incline with a dirt runway. The planes held about 14 passengers each. Once we arrived in Lukla, the trekking began with an eight-mile hike to Namche Bazaar, which in those days did not have electricity or running water. It was the largest town in the Khumbu region where Everest lies and most Sherpas live. Sherpas by religion are primarily Buddhists while most Nepalis are Hindus. Sherpas assisted Edmund Hillary as he became the first climber to reach the top of Mount Everest. The three of us walked with five Sherpas who assisted us for the next 15 days. One of them, Gelyzen Sherpa, became a close friend and visited East Tennessee several times before he was killed in a plane crash flying for Royal Nepal Airlines. We still stay in touch with his widow and children, who are safe but living in tents. Schmutzer and Delozier actually reached the base camp
while I was unable to do so due to altitude sickness and bronchitis. We were above 14,000 feet virtually the entire time. We ran into actor Robert Redford going up one of the mountains in tennis shoes as we were finishing up our trek. Former President Jimmy Carter did the same trek a few years later. We were impressed by the character of the people living there in the shadow of absolutely magnificent mountains. Their lifestyle in 1982 was little changed from four centuries earlier. The Nepali people are wonderful, hard-working individuals. I returned in 1987 with both Deloziers, along with my wife, Joan. We hiked in the Annapurna region and camped out. In 1999, after my fourth election as mayor, I went to the Everest region again, this time with a different group that included thencity parks director Sam Anderson, city architect David Collins, then-city service director Bob Whetsel, nowretired city police officer Ron Humphrey and Marsey Williams of Knoxville. Our trek was cut short by an avalanche, which blocked part of our trail to the Everest base camp. While I was mayor, the then-Crown Prince of Nepal, Dipendra, visited TVA in Knoxville. TVA and I hosted a luncheon for him at the East Tennessee History Center. He was the person who murdered his parents (the king and queen) on June 1, 2001, at dinner with seven others before killing himself. The monarchy never recovered and no longer exists. The political system has continued to be broken and inadequate. ■ State Rep. Ryan Haynes is expected to resign his seat in the Legislature this week despite some speculation he might continue to November.
young, Hispanic and minority voters. He also plans to solicit volunteers to work in elections in surrounding states. He won’t admit to a favorite presidential candidate. The GOP has the strongest set of candidates in years,
he says, and he’ll work with each of them as they come through the state. Haynes is looking forward with excitement while looking back with gratitude. “It’s been a pleasure to serve the citizens of this area.”
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Loving care for seniors and their families By Carol Shane Here’s a term you may have heard: “the sandwich generation.” It refers to people who are caring for both their own kids and their aging parents. According to the Pew Research Center, it applies to just over one out of every eight Americans age 40 to 60. These folks have a lot to deal with, and it’s easy to become overwhelmed. Thankfully, many churches and other houses of faith are stepping up to help. Church Street United Methodist Church’s Kay Senior Center is a day program for individuals in need of supervision who can benefit from daily activities and time spent with others. It’s Kay Senior Center participant Jack Brown works on congregational care cards for Church Street also for caregivers who need a break. United Methodist Church. Photo by Judith Winters
HEALTH NOTES ■ “Congestive Heart Failure: Managing Day-to-Day,” 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711. ■ Diabetes Support Group meeting, 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Info: 3298892, TTY: 711. ■ Free six-week diabetes self-management class, 1-3:30 p.m. Thursdays beginning May 21, Halls Senior Center, 4405 Crippen Road. Info/RSVP: 922-0416. ■ “Living Well Knoxville,” 5-7 p.m., Tuesdays beginning May 19, education room of UT Medical Center Heart Lung Vascular Institute, Medical Building E. Free series of classes to help people with chronic conditions such as heart disease, asthma, COPD, chronic pain, depression and arthritis. ■ UT Hospice Adult Grief Support Group meeting, 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info/reservation: Brenda Fletcher, 544-6277.
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■ Abigail Langham, assistant professor of vocal production in the Department of Theatre, is the new dialect coach for the Clarence Brown Theatre. This academic year, she has coached actors in productions of “The Miracle Worker,” “A Christmas Carol” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
According to its mission statement, the program strives “to enhance the quality of life for seniors and their caregivers by supporting, strengthening, and giving a well deserved respite to the entire family.” The state-licensed adult day care center provides “a safe and caring environment, which promotes independence, selfesteem, individuality, and dignity for impaired senior adults in the Knoxville community.” In addition to regular, fun activities such as word and trivia games, arts and crafts, music and pet therapy, the center also hosts intergenerational programs at least four times a month. So kids and elders get to visit and share their lives with each other.
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FAITH NOTES Community services ■ Cross Roads Presbyterian, 4329 E. Emory Road, hosts the Halls Welfare Ministry food pantry 6-8 p.m. each second Tuesday and 9-11 a.m. each fourth Saturday. ■ Glenwood Baptist Church, 7212 Central Ave. Pike, is accepting appointments for the John 5 Food Pantry. Info: 938-2611. Your call will be returned. ■ Ridgeview Baptist Church, 6125 Lacy Road, offers Children’s Clothes Closet and Food Pantry from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. each third Saturday. Free to those in the 37912/37849 ZIP code area. ■ Trinity UMC, 5613 Western Ave., will host an “All Family
Coffee in the morning, lunch and a snack are also provided. Judith Winters has been director of the center for the past seven years. “The most rewarding thing about working here at the Kay Center,” she says, “is knowing that we are helping our participants continue to be involved in the community and with other people while giving their caregivers the chance to continue working or take respite from caregiving. “I enjoy seeing our participants find something they enjoy doing and something they can succeed at. It is a good feeling, knowing that we are here to help our seniors and their families.” Info: kaycenter.com or 865-521-0289.
Clothing Swap” 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9, in the gym and a Clothing Giveaway, 1-2 p.m. No questions asked.
Classes/meetings ■ Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Highway, will host a Parkinson’s Disease Support group orientation meeting 7 p.m. Saturday, May 30, in Room 109. Persons with Parkinson’s, their support people, relatives, coworkers, concerned friends or neighbors and anyone who’s life is touched by Parkinson’s is invited. Reservations appreciated. Info: the Rev. Scobie C. Branson, 806-6907. ■ 55 Alive seniors of First Lutheran Church, 1207 N. Broadway, will meet at noon
The local Salvation Army is celebrating its 150th anniversary May 11-15 in honor of National Salvation Army Week. Events for the week include a First Responders Breakfast, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Monday, May 11; open house 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, May 12; Young Leaders Society luncheon noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, and a Pastor Appreciation breakfast 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 14. Each event will be held at The Salvation Army, 409 North Broadway. A Fit for Success career fair will be held 1:30-4:30 p.m. Friday, May 15, at The Courtyard by Marriott, 250 Brookview Centre Way in Bearden. Each event is free and open to the public. Info: 971-4907.
Thursday, May 14, in the church meeting room. Hot lunch, 12:30; cost: $8. Guest speaker: Susan Spicer. Topic: “How to Save Money from A to Z.” Reservations required. Info/reservations: 524-0366 before noon. ■ First Comforter Church, 5516 Old Tazewell Pike, hosts MAPS (Mothers At Prayer Service) noon each Friday. Info: Edna Hensley, 771-7788. ■ Powell Church hosts Recovery at Powell 6 p.m. (meal) Tuesdays at 323 W Emory Road. The program embraces people who struggle with addiction, compulsive behaviors, loss and life challenges. Info: www.recoveryatpowell.com or info@powellchurch.com.
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God Yoga: inner stretching By Cindy Taylor Fountain City Presbyterian Church has been sending a mission group to Belize for more than 10 years. Eighteen people, age 17 to 76, including Lyn Oakley and Tere McDonough, are excited to be a part of this year’s trip heading out May 30. McDonough first went with her daughter in 2005. “Our daughter was 16 when she wanted to go,” said McDonough. “I wasn’t sure I wanted her to go without one of her parents.” McDonough and her husband went to a Belize mission meeting, and both signed up to go. The McDonoughs have made the trip to Belize several times as a family. Tere says the area they travel to features a diverse culture and is very impoverished. “The way they live there now is probably similar to the way our pioneers lived here,” said McDonough. “The parents there tell us that we have helped build the kids’ interest in school and they are staying to graduate. This is impressive considering the high cost to send children to school.” The mission trip is focused on making improvements to the school, hosting vacation Bible school, providing bicycles, and educating and leading worship services. The church mem-
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bers have developed great relationships with residents in the village of Los Tambos and are greeted warmly every trip. The church has also developed a scholarship program for students at the local school and help with the cost of uniforms. “The school is now a focal point of the community,” said McDonough. “We have known some of the kids from the time they were young to when they made it through high school and went to work at a local job.” Oakley is the director of Christian education and
mission at Fountain City Presbyterian. She says her first mission field was as a teacher in public education. Her first experience in traveling for missions was to the Gulf Coast after Katrina hit. This is her eighth trip to Belize. “After these trips I realized there was no way to truly see God in action by just learning; you have to be doing,” said Oakley. “God has got it. He always has and always will. Our job is to go and come back with new eyes. One week there makes the other 51 here richer.” Oakley says doing mis-
sions adds to the depth of relationship she feels with her church community and sparks a fire in her heart that she just has to get more of. She calls missions God Yoga – stretching who you are. McDonough says working with the people of Los Tambos has changed her life. “I bring back pure love and joy. That is what we receive from the folks there,” said McDonough. “I have a stronger conviction to do the things God wants me to do. It is part of who I am now.”
Tea honors women in ministry Faith i h United i d Methodh d ist Church hosted a tea in late April to welcome guest speaker Mary Frances Tucker. She discussed the importance of women in the Bible and in today’s ministry. Mother and daughter Janie and Jennifer Williams sang a duet of “You are My King.” Over 60 guests enjoyed a homemade luncheon provided by the 16 table hosts. Tables were decorated with a variety of themes from Dogwood Memory Lane to Glitz and Glam. “We are already looking forward to next year’s tea,” said Gabrielle Blake.
Pat Davis and Almeta Mehaffey enjoy fellowship at the tea hosted by Faith United Methodist Church. Photos submitted
Guests at the head table include Gabrielle Blake, guest speaker Julya Johnson, Mary Frances Tucker and pastor Barbara Clark.
See, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth, I tell you of them. (Isaiah 42: 9 NRSV) The world’s favorite season is the spring. All things seem possible in May. (Edwin Way Teale) I have been watching the trees outside our kitchen window. The Cross Currents buds were visible for what seemed forever before Lynn any single one of them Pitts decided to open, even a little. Now, the maple tree is in full leaf, green, green all winter went “a-Mayagainst the blue sky. The other tree is shyer. ing.” Gathering flowers, It remained in the bud frolicking in the greenmuch longer than its ing world, enjoying the companion, and is just kinder air, singing songs, now showing lovely ovate celebrating the earth’s releaves of scarlet, with a birth. I encourage you to find lace of fuzz along its edga way to frolic this May. es. Pack a picnic basket I frequently think God is a show-off in the au- and sit by a stream to eat. Weave a crown of tumn – the leaves of gold and red and bright yel- spring flowers, and wear low cuddling up to deep it, while you are a-Maygreen, like a debutante ing. Sing a song – any song looking for a foil. And April can be dif- – about the beauty you see ficult, as I mentioned last around you. “This is My week, but sweet, gentle Father’s World” comes to May is among the kindest mind. Or “For the Beauty of the months. God settles of the Earth,” “Morning down to paint more like Has Broken,” or one of an Impressionist than a my favorites, “All Things Bright and Beautiful.” Renaissance artist. Or, for Heaven’s sake, In olden days, folks who had been cooped up how about “Rocky Top”?
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Area athletes sign college letters of intent
The volunteering spirit lives in Halls Halls Middle School students Megan Joyner and Meredith Wormsley were two of many students honored at the school awards ceremonies in late April. The members of the National Junior Honor Society were recognized for their volunteer hours served. Megan served 180.5 hours, and Meredith was the top volunteer for the year with 495 volunteer hours logged. Photos by R. White
Lay receives Plumlee Scholarship Halls High senior Hope Lay was recently awarded the prestigious Stan and Thelma Plumlee Scholarship. The award is given each year by the Tennessee Housing Association as an honor to the late Stan Plumlee of West Tennessee. He was a pioneer in the manufactured housing industry and a man of upstanding character, tremendous compassion and dedication. He was an avid proponent of Hope Lay higher education. This four-year scholarship of $8,000 will allow Hope to attend the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and pursue a degree in special education.
Corum honored as Halls softball senior
It was a big week for athletes in the Halls/Gibbs area, as five signed to play college sports next year. Eric Brady, a senior at Halls High and the son of James and Brady Shelley Brady, will attend Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, Ga., and continue his career in wrestling. Brady wrestled in the Halls Middle School program under Cody Humphrey and then under Shannon Sayne at Halls High where he was second in the region this year and competed in the state tournament. He selected Emmanuel because he liked what he saw at the school and what they had to offer through the wrestling program. Eric will study pre-pharmacy. Katelyn Cantrell, Halls High senior, signed to play basketball at Tennessee Wesleyan College in Athens. She chose TWC because of the smaller size of the school, the great basketball program and the outstanding academics. She has been a four-year starter for Halls and has learned from coach Randy Moore how to be a winner and how important it is to love what you do. Katelyn calls Moore an “outstanding coach and incredible role model” and credits him with helping her reach the next level of basketball. Katelyn was named team
strive to win and improve his game. While at King, Trey plans to study sports management or religion and likes the campus because it felt like home. Trey is the Cantrell McMahan Hunley Spears V son of Kenny and MVP this season, named school because he liked Michelle Hunley. James Spears V of to the All-Tournament the baseball program, the team her junior and senior coaching staff and the Gibbs signed to play lacrosse at Tusculum College next years, named to the All- structure of the classes. District team this year, was While at HHS, Logan year. He began playing the honored with the CareActer learned to be an unselfish sport in the sixth grade Star Athlete Award her player and how to hit the and continued with the junior year and named to ball the other way. Coach Warriors club team through the All-KIL third team this Doug Polston is happy that high school. James selected Tusculum year. The Red Devils girls’ Logan is continuing his basketball team was also baseball career because he because he wanted to stay the District Champions this has worked hard to achieve in state and TC is one of the few with a varsity program. season and was recognized this goal. at senior awards day by Attending the signing James added, “My dad principal Mark Duff. were Logan’s parents, attended Tusculum, and I Katelyn also received the Jason and Judy McMahan, liked that, too.” He feels that he has Optimist Club Scholar- grandparents Steve and Athlete Award at the senior Beverly McMahan and learned to get through awards day for being an Woody and Jean Manley, adversity through his club Rush Dickson outstanding student athlete. brothers Colton and Brett coaches Attending the signing McMahan, aunt Leah and Rede Copeland, as with Katelyn were her McMahan, girlfriend he was often learning parents Scott and Jennifer Lauren White, coach Doug new positions on the fly Cantrell, grandparents Joe Polston and Trina Polston and making adjustments. complimented and Joan Helton, brother and many friends and Dickson James’ ability to “always be Lathan Cantrell, coach teammates. Randy Moore, special Gibbs High students and willing to learn and take the teachers Tim Reeves and staff members helped Trey game seriously.” Attending the signing Trina Polston, a host of Hunley celebrate as he friends and her teammates. signed to play tennis at King were his parents, James Spears IV (who was often Logan McMahan University next season. signed to play baseball at Trey picked up a tennis seen on the GHS football Tusculum College next year. racket his sophomore year sidelines with camera in The Halls High left-fielder of high school, so he calls hand) and Tyra Spears, has been a member of the this opportunity to play at and siblings Baylor, Shelby, Red Devils team for four the collegiate level a “true Katie and Andrew Spears. years. blessing from God.” He Brother Patrick was at While at Tusculum, learned to have heart and school taking TCAPS tests Logan plans to study passion for the sport from but wished his brother luck education and selected the his coaches and how to for the day.
Katie Corum was recently honored as the senior member of the Halls High softball team. Corum was the catcher for the Red Devils softball team and will continue playing the game she loves at UT Chattanooga next year.
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The Halls High baseball team recently honored senior team members for their dedication and contributions to the team. Pictured are: Bleu Butcher, Jonah Cook, Dylan Gresham, Braiden Hudson, Blake Lawson, Logan McMahan, Zach Ross and Jonathan Wyrick.
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Fountain City athletes give back While looking through my Twitter feed last week, I noticed pictures that were Ruth posted by coaches at CenWhite tral High School. These pictures quickly caught my eye, mainly because I wondered why I wasn’t invited to the event. And then I noticed The coaches didn’t want what the athletes were doing – they were working to draw too much attention out in the community with to the events, but I think they deserve some anyway. young kids.
Earlier in the month, football coach Bryson Rosser had his team working at the carnival at Sterchi Elementary, and just recently coach Matt Byrd had the baseball team working with wee-ball players in Fountain City. Both sets of athletes gave back with their time to the community that they love and are helping to build individuals who will one day
Fountain City honors fifth-graders, celebrates Earth Day
Staff members at Fountain City Elementary planted a dogwood tree on the grounds in honor of Earth Day and the fifth-grade students. Pictured at the celebration are assistant principal Renee Rupeka, student council members Bethany Brinkley, Kylie Scalf, Trinity Jones and Haley Palmer and principal Tina Holt. The tree was donated by Doug and Sandy Carroll.
do the same. One parent commented, “My four-year-old’s weeball team got to work with ‘real baseball boys’ (his words) and it is something he won’t forget for a long time. As a teacher in Knox County, it made me proud to see such incredible kids who give back to the community. Well done Central High School.�
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Central High softball player Jordan Hansard recently signed to play at Roane State Community College. Jordan has played all four years for Hansard the Bobcats and has learned from her team that “you can win more if you work as a family.� She plans to study physical therapy will at RSCC. Central coach Leah Dailey said, “I have seen so much improvement and growth these past two years in Jordan. She has a good work ethic and is a very mature individual.� Attending the signing with Jordan were her parents, Chris and Pam Hansard, sister Nicole, grandparents Lamar and Shelby Smith and Lynn Hansard, a host of close relatives and her teammates and friends from the CDC class.
Chase Thurmer spends some time in “jail� at the Adrian Burnett Elementary school carnival. Someone paid to have Thurmer locked up during the carnival, helping to raise money for the school.
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Cassy Moreland tries her hand at the ping-pong toss during the carnival. Adrian Burnett Elementary was filled with fun activities, and the back lot featured a dunking booth, bounce house, inflated slide, snow-cones, popcorn and a “jail.� Photos by R. White
Eli Harrod enjoys the blow-up slide at the spring carnival for Adrian Burnett Elementary.
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By Betsy Pickle A new film odd couple emerges with “Hot Pursuit,” the week’s only major release. Petite Reese Witherspoon and statuesque Sofia Vergara put their comedic talents and disparate physiques to humorous use in “Hot Pursuit.” Witherspoon helped develop the project as a producer, while Vergara put in double duty as executive producer. Witherspoon plays a police officer in San Antonio, Texas, whose career got off to a bad start. Now working in
the evidence room, she’s thrilled when her boss (John Carroll Lynch) assigns her to help transport a couple of witnesses to Dallas for a trial. Vergara plays the wife of a drug dealer. She and her husband are supposed to testify against his big-time drug boss, but before they can get out of San Antonio, she has already become a widow. Officer Cooper and now-widowed Daniella Riva end up on a wild ride across Texas, pursued by determined gun-toters from both sides of the le-
gal line. They start out hating and not understanding each other, but … you know the drill. Also starring are Robert Kazinsky (“Pacific Rim”), Richard T. Jones, Michael Mosley, Matthew Del Negro, Jim Gaffigan, Mike Birbiglia, Vincent Laresca and veteran stuntwoman Jodi Lyn Brockton. And a suitcase full of high-heeled shoes. Anne Fletcher (“The Proposal,” “Step Up”) directed the comedy, which used Louisiana to double for Texas.
Judging a book by its cover often leads to disappointment. Outward appearances at The Front Porch, 1509 W. Emory Road in Powell, might get your taste buds ready for country-fried steak, mashed potatoes covered in gravy and turnip greens. Leave the John Deere cap at home and grab your top hat. The Front Porch has a menu worthy of any of Knoxville’s fine dining establishments and a kitchen crew that knows how to deliver excellent cuisine. You actually don’t have to leave your cap at home. A down-home atmosphere permeates this lovely 1910 house with seating in the two front rooms plus an ample patio. Upstairs is a primitive country store, and browsing is encouraged. The history of the house and its roots in Powell are on the back of the menu. Entrees include Blackberry Barbecue Duck Breast, Habanero Lime Chicken and several other chicken dishes, Wild Game Ribeye and other
steaks, Mountain Gourmet Burgers and, my choice, Tennessee Trout. The large filet of trout had none of the pungent trouty aroma, a real plus in my book, and was light and well-seasoned. It flaked easily to the touch of a fork, and herbs, compound butter and pecans were a perfect seasoning. Served over a slightly sweet tomato relish, the trout was delicious. We also tried the Primitive Bread and Butter, which are rounds of fried bread that look like hushpuppies but are wonderfully sweet, and the Front Porch Flatbread, which was good but needed a little more attention to the distribution of the “goodies” on top. When the bite included crisp bacon, a blackberry and the balsamic glaze, it was a perfect accompaniment to the goat cheese base. The Front Porch recently started opening for lunch. Mystery Diner is going for lunch soon, because I really need to save room for something heavenly from the dessert case.
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All Things 3D—3D Printing & More for Young Women Grades 8-12 rising, $450, M-F/June 8-12/ 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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By Carol Shane “He was a bold man that first ate an oyster,” said Jonathan Swift. We don’t know whether the esteemed satirist, essayist and author of “Gulliver’s Travels” was actually an oyster eater. We’re not even completely sure he said that – it’s famously attributed to him, but apparently scholars disagree, as scholars will. But whether you love the little shellfish or not, it’s hard to argue with the sentiment. Fans of the briny slimy sea creature can salute that first bold man and eat as many oysters as they can hold at The Greatest Oysterfest on Earth this weekend. On its website, the 20-year-old event boasts “thousands of oysters” served “all sorts of ways, along with shrimp ’n’ grits, BBQ chicken, jambalaya, fried okra, steamed mussels with crusty bread, mac ’n’ cheese, and gourmet popsicles for dessert!” There’s even a French fry bar. As we say in the South: “Lord help.” And what could be better
weekender FRIDAY ■ Alive After Five: Taboo, 6-8:30 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Tickets: $10; $5 for members/students. Info: 934-2039. ■ The Knoxville Breakfast Rotary presents Jeanne Robertson, 8 p.m., Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay St. Info/tickets: www. knoxbijou.com
FRIDAY-SATURDAY ■ “The Rat Pack Is Back,” 8 p.m., Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Info/tickets: Tennessee Theatre box office, 684-1200; Ticketmaster.com; www.tennesseetheatre.com.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY ■ “Almost, Maine,” Haslam Family Flexible Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville. Performances: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Info/tickets: 981-8263, www.claytonartscenter.com.
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than gor ging on all that incredible food while you’re on – or at least near – the water? Concord Marina is the site for the party. It’s going to happen rain or shine, and tents are provided. There’ll be a cash bar, and acoustic/electric rock provided by the Dave Landeo Band. Naturally, you can dress in casual attire.
Rabies vaccination clinics set The Knox County Health Department and the Knoxville Veterinary Medical Association are offering rabies vaccinations for $10 per animal 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at select Knox County schools: Anderson Elementary, Bearden High, Bearden Middle, Brickey-McCloud Elementary, Carter Middle, Cedar Bluff Elementary, Chilhowee Intermediate, Christenberry Elementary, Copper Ridge Elementary, Gibbs Elementary,
Proceeds from the oysterfest go to benefit Childhelp, a national nonprofit dedicated to the elimination of child abuse. “Since 1995, Childhelp has gone on to help over 10,000 children in East Tennessee,” says the organization’s website. “The Childhelp Children’s Center of East Tennessee provides forensic services, medical exams and mental health counseling for victims of child abuse. Additionally, the Childhelp Foster Agency of East Tennessee provides foster care, case management and adoption
services for victims of child abuse.” So you get to enjoy a terrific, tasty party while helping kids at the same time. It all adds up to a win-win situation for you and your family and pals. The Greatest Oysterfest on Earth takes place at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at Concord Marina, 10903 S. Northshore Drive. Tickets are $95. To purchase tickets, or for any questions regarding the event, contact Hugh Nystrom at 865-6371753 or hnystrom@childhelp.org.
Hardin Valley Elementary, Karns Elementary, Mount Olive Elementary, Norwood Elementary, Ritta Elementary, Sunnyview Elementary and Shannondale Elementary. All pets must be restrained. Dogs should be on a leash, and cats should be in carriers or pillowcases (a pillowcase is preferred because the vaccine can be administered through the cloth). Those with aggressive or uncontrollable dogs are advised to leave the pet in the car and ask for assistance at the registration desk. Info: knoxcounty. org/health/rabies.
■ Jazzspirations Live 2015, 7-9 p.m., Holiday Inn World’s Fair Park, 525 Henley St. Info/tickets: www.jazzspirationslive.com. ■ 15th Annual Vestival: South Knoxville Arts and Heritage Festival, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Candoro Arts and Heritage Center, 4450 Candora Ave. Free Mother’s Day Brunch (11 a.m.); live music on two stages all day, including Exit 65 (1:30), The Lonetones (2:30), Quartjar (3:30), The Blue Print (4:30) and Kevin Abernathy Band (5:30); kids activities; history exhibit; craft demos and vendors; square dance (4 p.m.); puppets, dancers, acrobats and magic. Info: www.candoromarble.org. ■ Rhythmic Circus: “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now!,” 8 p.m., Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville. Info/tickets: 9818263, www.claytonartscenter.com. ■ The Black Jacket Symphony performs Eagles’ “Hotel California,” 8 p.m., Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay St. Info/tickets: www.knoxbijou.com. ■ “Tribute to Elvis Presley,” 8 p.m., Civic Auditorium, 500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave. Part of the KSO’s Knoxville News Sentinel Pops Series. Tickets: at the door; 291-3310; www. knoxvillesymphony.com.
SUNDAY ■ Knoxville Jazz Orchestra: Jazz Jam at the Emporium, 4-6 p.m., Black Box of The Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. Open to any and all who wish to play; hosted by Vance Thompson, Jamel Mitchell, Keith Brown, Clint Mullican and Nolan Nevels. Info: 573-3226, www.knoxjazz.org.
Honor F Fountain ountain City Day Join J oin Fountain Fountain C City ity T Town own H Hall all a ass tthey hey celebrate 40 years of hosting Honor Fountain City Day! Honoring Our Town starts at 3 p.m. Keynote speaker, Knox County Mayor
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U.S. Representative Duncan will be honoring our active duty soldiers.
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May 29 and 30 at the World’s Fair site. Friday, 5 to 10 p.m. • Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Join the crowds at the Rocky Top BBQ Fest. The 2015 Tennessee State Barbecue Championship, will feature two days of great food, live music, vendors and entertainment for all ages. Watch 50 contestants from all over the U.S. as they compete for $10,000 in prizes. Meet the celebrity judges who will select the best cooks in a wide range of categories. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Bearden. All proceeds benefit the club’s community projects.
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Petr celebrates victories formation about the facility. “We have to celebrate those victories,” Petr said. Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding, also known as STAR, works with people ranging in age from 4 years old to the elderly who have physical and mental disabilities that are either congenital or adult onset, including those who have been injured in accidents. With the assistance of volunteers, clients learn more about the horses in individually designed lessons. Clients develop better balance, motor skills,
By Bonny C. Millard Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding founder Lynn Petr said the program sees success stories regularly with its clients whose mobility skills Lynn Petr improve through working with the stable of 30 horses. Petr founded the program 28 years ago as part of her master’s thesis at the University of Tennessee. She recently spoke to the Rotary Club of Knoxville and shared stories and in-
confidence and range of motion by learning to sit on and ride the animals. The facility, located in Lenoir City, serves 143 individuals a week with the help of dedicated volunteers. STAR has more than 400 volunteers, and it is an ongoing challenge to have enough, Petr said. “We have a junior volunteer program, which are 10- to 12-year-olds. … They are gofers,” she said. “They get tack out. They put tack away. They sweep the floor. You would be amazed how many kids do not know how to push a broom.” Another program,
“Minis in Motion,” involves taking miniature horses and donkeys into nursing homes to interact with the elderly and those who suffer from Alzheimer’s. STAR also works with juvenile justice systems to provide students who have gotten into trouble or are at-risk with a different kind of opportunity. Alternative students attend a 10-week program that teaches them confidence, trust and life skills while working with the horses. STAR holds regular open houses for the community. Info: www.rideatstar. org.
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Firm creates art in concrete By Bill Dockery What do you get when you mix art with concrete? Knoxville’s answer is Paulk + Co, an up-and-coming design/fabrication shop that specializes in creating architectural features out of high-performance concrete, stone and metal. “We’re a dynamic fabricator and designer of stone, concrete and metal,” said Virginia Adams, a partner in the firm and the public front for the business. “If you have a design in mind and you’ve been told it’s not doable, we’re the people to come to.” Justin Paulk is the creative and manufacturing heart of the operation. He left the UT College of Engineering without taking a degree and began working in construction trades. He is trained in welding and has become a LEED-certified general contractor. The firm has picked up a number of prestigious clients in recent months. It was chosen to supply countertops for the residential units being created in the JC Penney building on Gay Street. The job includes custom concrete for 17 kitchens and 34 baths. The Sequoyah Hills Preservation Society chose the firm to restore some of the Art Deco concrete features of Talahi Park, a task that required precise colormatching of the repairs with the existing concrete. “It took Justin two months to get the mud (concrete) mixture right on the Talahi job,” Adams said. “It has to be perfect or it doesn’t go out the door.” The firm is also working on concrete railings for the new Community Giving Garden Downtown, a rooftop garden on the roof of the Lindsay Young Downtown YMCA, and it does private residential work. A consultation with the UT College of Architecture and Design brought the firm its most public project to date. The colleges of architecture and of nursing sought out Paulk + Co to
advise on a pumping station project at the Red Bird Mission in Beverly, Ky. The project involved building a kiosk from which Clay County residents could access clean drinking water at a nominal fee. Using concrete panels created by the firm, UT faculty and students installed the facility, which can serve up to 9,000 families with clean water in an area with polluted wells and creeks. “That turned into a much bigger opportunity for us,” Adams said. “We have significantly more construction knowledge than the students, and what started out as a design consultation turned out to have a major role for us in the construction.” Adams came to the firm with a focus on the arts and marketing. She was previously a partner in a custom home-building company. The artistry at Paulk + Co lies not only in the design and manufacture of the architectural features. The front of the shop is a display space for innovative art exhibits. In recent weeks the paintings of Justin Paulk’s father, Scott, were on display, as well as art work by his young son. Scott Paulk is a hyper-realist painter who sells his works through galleries in Santa Fe, N.M. The display space is also used frequently to stage charitable events. “We’ve raised $30,000 for different charities we’ve hosted here,” she said. “And we’ve sold $40,000 in art out of this space.” The firm uses computerized technology that takes camera scans and creates precise templates for pouring the concrete. “Our aesthetic is very industrial,” Adams said, describing the creation of the company’s logo. “We keep a lot of scavenged parts and pieces, and we’re very drawn to gears. Gears make everything work. The shop/gallery is at 510 Williams St., between Magnolia and Fifth Avenue in the shadow of Interstate 40.
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Workers get the Navitat course ready high in the trees at Ijams. Photos submitted
Ijams gets ready for new zipline adventure By Betsy Pickle Things at Ijams Nature Center are looking up. Not that Knoxville’s most beautiful park has been in trouble. But soon, in addition to the outdoor activities featured on trails and water, Ijams will offer a “playground� in the trees. Projected to open in late June or early July, a Navitat Canopy Adventures-operated zipline challenge course is being set up on a four- to five-acre area just off the greenway near the Ijams visitor center. “The course will be a combination of ziplines
and lots of other challenge elements,� says Abby Burt, Navitat’s branding and marketing leader. “This will have a few ziplines along with a lot of bridge-crossing elements, swings, tunnels and netting features. “It’s going to be really a playground up in the trees.� Navitat is a family-owned company based in Asheville, N.C. It opened its first course, Moody Cove Adventure, in 2010, and the Blue Ridge Experience in 2014. Last year, Mary Thom Adams, Ijams’ development officer and assistant executive director, was driving through
Asheville, and a Navitat billboard caught her eye. Soon, Ijams began having talks with Navitat about creating a course in South Knoxville. “The more we got acquainted, the more we saw that our missions aligned really well,� says Burt. “Yes, we are a commercial enterprise, and yes, there are a lot of different types of companies that call themselves ‘zipline tours.’ We make no bones about it. We know people come to us for the thrill aspect. “But we say our goal is to thrill, educate and inspire. We have a very strong com-
mitment to the educational, interpretive and inspirational side of being out in the trees. That was a really good fit with Ijams, so we started talking about what can we do here that might be truly different. “It led us to what we’re calling a tree-based zipline challenge park.� The thrills will be there, but Navitat is also incorporating environmental art in the installation. South Knoxville-based artist Kelly Brown has been engaged to create artwork at the tree platforms. “He is just the beginning
of our goal to work with local artists to really make this a fantastical wonderland type of installation,� says Burt. “It’s going to be really beautiful.� There will be six different adventure courses leaving from a centralized, twotiered, tree-based platform. The courses will be rated by difficulty level, with the two easiest ones open to participants as young as 5. (Ages 5-7 must be accompanied one-to-one by an adult.) The courses will be selfguided, but Burt says staff members will outfit participants in their gear, provide training in a 30-minute “ground school� before anyone starts on the trail and
be accessible to those on the tours. Ben Darnell has been hired as general manager. Cost will range from $39 to $49 based on age. “Each trail has about 10 to 12 elements and should take 20 minutes, 30 minutes, depending on your abilities, to conquer,� says Burt. “In total, the ticket price will include two hours of adventure time up in the trees.� The Navitat courses will operate seven days a week throughout the summer. Fall, winter and spring tours will be available on weekends. Large groups can schedule by appointment any time of year. Visit www.navitat.com.
Class of 1960 members are (front) Madelyn Johnson Loy, Roy LaRue, Jackie Martin Beckwith, Peggy Donahue Green (kneeling), Jane Loy Ezell, Betty Graves, Susie Vineyard LaRue, Kay Frost Jones, Carolyn Nelson Weaver; (second row) Rhea Smith, Mary Ann Kuykendall Russell, Judy Mynatt Bush, David Seymour, Wanza Campbell Hill, Kathy Arnwine Brown, Wanda Humphey Hopson, Donnie Jones, Eloise Lakin Lahti, Bobby Howard, Phil Maples; (back) Dennis Warwick, Ralph Stapleton, Lawrence Welch, Gene Bayless, Kenneth Needham, Kenneth Ezell, Steve Higdon, Bill Allen, Carl Tindell, Jake Watson, Ron Hill and Clark Hamilton. Photo by Larry Green
Class of 1960 holds reunion Halls High Class of 1960 held a class reunion at Jubilee Banquet Facility with 31 members attending. Carl Tindell was the master of ceremonies and Roy LaRue asked the blessing and presented a memorial to the 21 members of the class who are deceased. Entertainment was provided by Phil Campbell. Betty Graves, a physical education teacher and girls basketball coach, was also at the reunion. Three traveling the farthest were Madelyn Johnson Loy, from Kalamazoo, Mich.; David Seymour, from Pensacola, Fla.; and Bobby Howard, from Roswell, Ga.
Three area students have won scholarships through the Tennessee Grocers Education Foundation. Tyler Jones, a graduate of Halls High School, won the Wesley Ball Fellowship Scholarship for $1,000. Jones attends the East Tennessee State Un iver sit y Tyler Jones College of Pharmacy and now lives in Johnson City. Brianna Jones was awarded the La’Shanna Trout Mem o r i a l Scholarship for $1,000. Jones graduated from Halls High School in 2012 and attends the Brianna Jones Un iver sit y of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Mariah Williford of Knoxville received a $1,200 Ten ne s see Grocers & Convenience Store Association (TGCSA) scholarship. Williford graduated from Halls Williford High School in 2014 and attends UT Knoxville. The Tennessee Grocers Education Foundation presented 140 scholarships this year valued at $157,050 to students in the food industry. Eligible recipients are
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• KNOXVILLE, TN - N. BROADWAY, MAYNARDVILLE HWY., HARDIN VALLEY RD., KINGSTON PIKE, MIDDLEBROOK PIKE, MORRELL RD. • POWELL, TN - 3501 EMORY RD.
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HEALTH & LIFESTYLES NEWS FROM FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Knowing signs of stroke helps wife save husband’s life Alvis Earl, 71, credits his wife’s quick thinking with recognizing the symptoms of a stroke and saving his life. On April 2, Alvis and Sharon Kay Earl were at their home in Knoxville, finishing up an old sitcom rerun on television before going to bed. “All of a sudden I didn’t feel anything. My right arm wasn’t moving,” Earl remembered. “I said, ‘What’s this hairy arm doing here?’ And I reached down and grabbed it, and thought I was massaging it. I thought it was asleep. “And then I said something to my wife. In my mind, I could tell what I was saying, but to her it sounded garbled. She said, ‘You’re having a stroke. I’m calling 911.’ ” Sharon Kay Earl, 53, recognized the symptoms of a stroke in part because of a billboard she saw daily on her way to work. It said “FAST,” an acronym for the symptoms of a stroke: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911. But Alvis Earl didn’t believe her. “I said, ‘No, no, no, don’t do that.’ I was like a drunk who says he can drive,” said Earl. “I was doctoring my own case.” Sharon Earl called 911 anyway. “You hate me tonight but you’re going to love me tomorrow,” she said. Within four minutes, emergency medical responders arrived, and they confirmed his stroke symptoms. “The ambulance people said the best treatment for a stroke that this town offers is at Fort Sanders,” said Earl. Within 20 minutes of his first symptoms,
Sharon Kay Earl knew the acronym FAST and was able to contact 911 in time to get her husband Alvis to the Comprehensive Stroke Center at Fort Sanders Regional. Ultimately her quick action helped saved Alvis’ life.
Earl was at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center undergoing a CT scan. Fort Sanders has been recognized as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by the Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Part of the certification involves protocols for rapid diagnosis and treatment of stroke. A stroke is a blood clot or bleed in the brain, which deprives the brain tissue of oxygen. Every second counts, and the quicker blood flow is restored, the better off the patient will be.
In Earl’s case, the ambulance personnel called Fort Sanders as they drove to the hospital, and a team of stroke specialists was waiting. “They took me right away back to a machine and did a CT scan to determine what was going on in my brain,” said Earl. “The clot was in the left part of my brain, which controls the speech.” The clot was too deep for a surgical intervention. “But the doctor said I was the perfect candidate for tPA,” said Earl. Tissue Plasminogen Activator, or tPA,
is a protein that breaks down blood clots. Given intravenously, tPA works to dissolve the clot and improve blood flow to the affected part of the brain. It can significantly improve chances of recovery from a stroke. But, it must be given within a short window after the first stroke symptoms, typically within 3.5 hours. Because Sharon Earl could tell the doctor exactly when Earl’s stroke began and it was within just one hour, Alvis Earl was a great candidate for the drug. “They told me there was a 6 percent chance it won’t work, and if it didn’t you may die. I appreciated them telling me the truth,” said Earl. “I was able to speak to my wife. I said I didn’t want to live like I was, so we decided 94 percent was better than 6 percent. “I said let’s do it. They gave me the treatment and I don’t know how long it was, but when I woke up I was much better,” he said. “I could speak!” Earl spent five days at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and healed rapidly. “I was just overly impressed with everybody there,” said Earl. “The nurses, therapists, and even the cleaning crew were exceptionally nice.” Earl’s speech returned, and he has no significant lingering effects of the stroke. “After I got home, I cut the grass two days later,” he said. “I feel fine, and that’s my point. “If you see someone with symptoms of a stroke, get them to the hospital and let those people do their work. And preferably, go to Fort Sanders!”
The reality of stroke A stroke happens when there is an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain. Brain tissue is deprived of oxygen and nutrients, and brain cells begin to die within minutes. Having a stroke means you have a greater risk for another (recurrent) stroke. The good news is that there are steps you can take to prevent a recurrent stroke. It has been suggested that 80 percent of secondary strokes can be prevented by a combination of lifestyle changes and medical interventions. Here are the facts: ■ Approximately 795,000 Americans experience a stroke each year – about 185,000 of those strokes are recurrent strokes. ■ At least 1 in 4 (25-35 percent) of the 795,000 Americans who have a stroke each year will have another stroke within their lifetime. ■ Recurrent strokes often have a higher rate of death and disability because parts of the brain already injured by the original stroke may not be as resilient. ■ Within 5 years of a stroke, 24 percent of women and 42 percent of men will experience a recurrent stroke. Arthur Moore, MD, medical director of the Comprehensive
Stroke Center at Fort Sanders Regional, says a first stroke in and of itself is a risk factor. “It’s a symptom of underlying vascular disease,” Moore explains. “The first stroke says, ‘Hey, you have a propensity – you have a chance of having more strokes.’ ” Since the risk of recurrent strokes is so high, and because an initial stroke is a symptom of underlying vascular disease, the Stroke Center takes a multi-layered approach to treating stroke patients. “The initial focus is on treating the stroke,” Moore says. “When a stroke patient is coming into the hospital, unless something unusual is going on, I don’t care what caused it. At that point in time I just care that we do something about it.” Once the acute treatment is administered, stroke care divides into two pathways. The first pathway is identifying the cause so it never happens, again. The second pathway is working to restore the patient’s quality of life with rehabilitation and therapy through Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center. “By the time the patient leaves the hospital, I can usually tell them with a pretty high degree of certainty why they had the stroke.”
The big five With strokes and the risk of recurrent strokes a harsh reality, it’s important to switch into reverse when it comes to our thinking about strokes and pay attention to the risk factors. Moore says there are five major risk factors that can increase your chances of having a stroke. “Some people have a genetic predisposition,” Moore says. “But the most common risk factor is age.” The risk of stroke automatically begins to increase in the age range of 50 to 55. While we can’t control that risk factor, there are others we can. Moore says blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and smoking round out the Big Five. “Those four are what we call modifiable risk factors,” Moore says. “Those are the biggest risk factors for stroke, and if you can stop smoking, get the best control over your diabetes that you can, get the blood pressure under control as well as you can and get your cholesterol under control, then you reduce your risk as much as possible.” Moore is quick to point out that blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes can usually be controlled simply with changes in diet and exercise.
Arthur Moore, MD, medical director of the Comprehensive Stroke Center at Fort Sanders Regional
Atrial fibrillation and stroke
Another major risk factor for stroke is atrial fibrillation, which is a heart condition. Moore says it actually increases your risk of stroke by about fivefold. “The heart has a top and a bottom, with the atria on the top, the ventricles on the bottom,” Moore says. “The bottom part sends blood to the body, and the top part sends blood to the bottom part of the heart. When that top part starts to contract unevenly, blood stagnates, and when blood stagnates, it clots.”
If a clot is pumped down to the bottom of the heart, then it can be pumped out to the rest of the body. Moore says about 40 percent of the time the clot will go to the brain, because the brain receives 40 percent of the blood supply from the heart. Atrial fibrillation can be treated with blood thinning medications, and Moore says that reduces a patient’s stroke risk from 10 -12 percent per year to about 2 percent per year. For more information about stroke, its risks, prevention and treatment, visit fsregional.com/stroke or call 865-673-FORT.
stroke: LIKE IT NEVER EVEN HAPPENED. Leading the region’s only stroke hospital network www.covenanthealth.com/strokenetwork
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No comprehensive stroke and rehabilitation center in our region does more to reverse stroke’s devastating effects than Fort Sanders Regional Medical Fort Sanders performs Center. That’s why hospitals clinical trials and procedures for stroke not available across East Tennessee refer their most complex stroke patients to anywhere else in our region. us. And only Fort Sanders Regional is home to the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center, East Tennessee’s elite rehabilitation hospital for stroke, spinal cord and brain injury patients.
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1937 Cord Replica, built by SAMCO in 1970. Restored driver, red roaster, Chrysler V8 eng. $19,000. obo. (865)250-3886.
Harley Davidson - Heritage Softtail Classic 2009 9600 mi., new tires, lots of extras, new cond. $13,000 (865)933-3951.
Buick LeSabre - 1992. V6, 54K orig. miles, 2nd owner, like new. $3900 (865)216-5387.
1974 Mercedes Benz 450 SL, silver, 2 tops, $6900 obo. 865671-1315 or 865-386-1643.
Buick LeSabre 1998 130K mi, good shape, $2000 obo. Call (865) 654-6114.
(3) A Models Rumble Seat coupes, 1930 $18,000; 1931 $18,000; 1931 $20,000. (865) 250-7811. BMW 1987 Conv., New top, tires, brakes, uphol., tuneup. $3000 obo. (865) 908-2689.
Harley Davidson 1999 Dynawide Glide, new tires, exc. cond., Rhinehart exhaust. 865-227-7075; 947-8098. Harley Davidson 2009 Ultra Classic, 1250 mi, $4500 in upgrades. $15,500. (423) 404-2862. Harley Davidson Softtail custom 2007, extra options, $9,200. (423)526-7545.
Transportation Automobiles for Sale
ChevY Corvette - 1993. 40th Anniv. Edt., convertible, 1 owner, 77K orig. mi., white w/charcoal int. $14,999. (865)230-4111. Chrysler Sebring Convertible - 2002. Automatic FWD heat AC power windows & locks. 93,000 mi., $3,500. (907)7237991. Ford Fusion 2009 SE, only 11K miles, MINT, olive green, garage kept. $9000. (865) 201-6894. Ford Mustang GT- 2006. screamin yellow, 22K mi, Flow Masters, 410 gear, air kit, short throw shifter, coil packs, lowering kit, $17,500. (865) 428-6766 Lexus RX 330 - 2004. Black, tan leather interior. Runs and drives perfectly. Oil changed every 3,000 miles and all other fluids changed according to manufacturer suggestion. Michelin tires with 75% tread. All weather mats in front, middle and rear. Automatic rear door, sunroof, 6 disk CD changer and Bluetooth audio and phone. Front seats re-dyed at Lexus dealer 1 year ago. 155,000 mi., $9,000. (865)803-3467. Mazda B2300 - 2006. 4 cyl, 5 spd, A/C, nurf bars, tonneau cover, bed liner, window tint, AM/FM Cd cassette, new tires, white w/ gray black interior, one owner adult driven, excellent condition, $7500.00 obo 75,600 mi., Call Pete (865)643-0036. Mercury Grand Marquis 2006. LS, lthr., garaged, exc., new tires. $5,500. (865)475-7426.
Sports and Imports BMW 328i 2008, black, 113K mi, premium pkg, lthr seats, front seat heaters, memory seats, sunroof, aux. audio input, more. Well maint., nice ride. $13,995. (865) 408-9591. Honda Accord 4 dr, loaded, Michelin tires, extra clean, car fax, $2500. (865)308-2743. Honda Civic - 2002. EX, 2 dr, loaded, sunroof, new tires, $4490. (865) 308-2743. Jaguar XJ8L 2005, sea frost green, 106K mi, exc cond, V8, loaded, sunrf, sweet ride, $9400. (865)389-4713. Mazda 3 - 2012. 25K mi, 6 spd, PW, AC, good cond, $11,000. (865) 414-1518. Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2003. Showroom condition. Low mileage tires. Garaged and well maintained. Backup camera. Chrome wheels. 43,000 mi., $21,500. (423)2921368. Mitsubishi Galant - 2001. 34K mi, 2.4L, 4 dr, $2800. (865)577-9050. Nissan Sentra - 2000. GXE Auto, loaded incl sunroof, exc. cond. in & out. $3295. (865)397-7918; 898-8825. Subaru Impreza - 2009. 2.5I Premium, AWD sport wagon, sunrf, loaded, 43K mi, 1 ownr, local car, $14,500 obo. (865)691-5807
4 Wheel Drive Ford Explorer - 1993. 4x4, AT, V6, looks & runs good, priced to sell at $2500. (865)2165387.
Sport Utility Vehicles ChevY Blazer 1996, looks & runs great, all orig. no dmg. history, new tires. $2450. (865)525-5178. HONDA CRV ex 2011, 4WD, AT, AC, FM stereo cd, full power, new tires, 89k miles, black in & out, $17,995. (865)3820365.
Trucks Chevrolet S-10 - 1989. good body, need repair. Cash only $500. (865)691-1802. GMC Sierra - 1984. V8, AT, AC, low mi., LB, extremely nice, $4800 865-643-7103 (865)9477103.
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Vans Chrysler Town & Country 2013. loaded, 1 owner, 28K mi., und. warr., maint. recrds, $19,700. (865)304-0641 Ford E150 1997 Conversion Van, 149K mi, cold AC, all power, nice, $2395. (865) 363-3904.
Chevrolet Corvette - 2011. Grand Sport, 3 LP, both tops, red calipers. Cost $67,500; 8k mi. $45,000 or trade for street rod. 60k mi extra warr. 8685-809-5167 (865)5224816. Ford Galaxie 500 - 1959. 352, 4 dr, black, 1 owner, $9,500. (865) 228-3024. Ford Victoria - 1951. hardtop, 2 dr, black, V8, restored, $28,500. (865)228-3024. Jeep 1979 CJ5. Exc. cond., odometer 58K miles, $9,000. (865)414-3471 Lincoln Continental 1978. Selling due to family death, garage kept, very low mi., runs good. $6000. 423-3120479
Auto Parts & Acc Leer Tonneau Cover 700 series, mint cond. fits 2004-2008 Ford F150’s, 6.5’ bed. Must see. $525. (865)406-5362.
Honda GL1800A Goldwing One owner with 30k well maintained miles. Garage kept.Lots of extras:Ultimate seat with backrests, driving lights, Honda luggage rack, lighted trunk and saddlebag trim, two intercom helmets and cables, factory service manual, two covers. Looks and runs excellent! 865-938-8938 Kawasaki 250 CC, good size for a lady, 2300 mi. looks new. $2100 obo. (865)6611865. Yamaha Star 650 2013 with only 3484 miles, like new cond. $4300. (423) 539-2149.
Personal Watercraft Jet Dock for single jet ski. Includes attached winch. $1800. (865)560-1591.
Recreation Beauty/Barber
1995 Weeres 20’ Fisherman Deluxe, 70Hp Mercury Force, Hustler Trailer $3000 (cashier check) 865-397-2834 (865)397-2834. 1997 Sea Ray 240 Deck Boat. Excellent condition. One owner. Great family boat. New stereo, full cover, battery charger, and always kept on lift. Includes tandem trailer. Engine is 5.7L EFI with 260 hrs. $19,995. Call 865.679.1482. (865)560-1591. - 2006 Regal Bowrider 2000 w/trailer; immaculate (865)300-3948. dinghy sailing/rowing, 1950’s-60’s, 12’, all bronze/ brass fittings on hull, swing keel, North sail, no trlr, $350. (865) 397-5618. Glastron SX195 2005, 19 ft, 5.0 liter V8, 220 HP, Volvo Penta motor, very low hrs. Bimini top, boat covers, fast. $14,000 firm. (865)856-8455. Monterey 1995, 19’, 4.2 Merc Cruiser I/O Ski Boat. The boat is white with green trim. Excellent condition. Boat is garaged in Farragut. $6500. 423-341-3655. pontoon. 2007 Sun Tracker Bass Buggy 18’, with trailer, 40 HP, good cond, $8500. (423) 585-7687. searay 1997 175 Bow Rider XL, bimini top & cover, depth sounder, 4 cyl I/O 135 HP, swim step w/fold down ladder, 18’ trailer, extra prop, $7800. (865) 397-5618. skeeter 2010 ZX190, YM 150, VMax 2 Strk, 2 FF, GPS, 80# trlmtr, trlr brks, gar. kept, $26,500. (865)363-6394 Tracker Bass Boat 1998 Pro Jet 18, 120 Mercury Jet, trolling motor, depth finder, $4,000. (865)938-8380 Wellcraft 1988 43’, twin 454 eng., radar, gen., c/vac, washer/dryer, 2 BR, 2 BA, $59,900. (931) 707-9409.
Campers & RV’s 2000 Pace Arrow Vision - 36’, 2 slides, twin air & heat, W&D, ref w/ice maker, all opt. 23K mi, $35,000. (865)850-9613. 2012 Cougar High Country 28’ 5th wheel, 2 slides, sleeps 6, non smoker, all amenities. Exc. inside & out. $23,500. Tow truck also avail. (865)919-2292. 25ft Sunnybrook Lite with 12 ft superslide and 16 ft awning. Excellent condition. Cal 423-258-8845. camper 2012 Heartland Prowler, 20’, 1 slide, lots of extras, $17,500. (865) 429-6959. Escaper 1993 - 5th wheel, 35’, 1 slide out, very nice camper. $8,500. (865)216-5387. Fleetwood Bounder 2006 Diesel, 38’, 4 slides, 19,200 mi., 4 dr. refrig. w/ice mkr, awnings on all windows, W/D combo. $74,900. 423-337-6803; 423836-5586. Mountaineer - 30’ 1 slide, front kit. & rear BR, new tires, 1 owner. Exc. cond. $9,500. (865)660-7595.
Golf Carts 2002 Gas power Club Car. Head Lights, Windshield, Mirror, Gas Gauge, Off White color, in excellent condition. Runs fantastic! No rips, tears, or holes in seats. Call for more information. (865)386-3290.
WE’VE EXPANDED! - CITY SALON has more booths avail! Looking for stylists, nail techs & estheticians. Apply in person at 705 Woodrow, Ftn City, or call Betty at 705-2911 or 219-9122.
Child Care HELP WANTED - Little People Preschool looking for loving, energetic individuals wanting to work FT or PT Mon-Fri. Must be at least 18 w/high school diploma. Apply at 6830 Tice Lane, Knoxville, TN.
Driver/Transport DRIVERS - Company & Op’s: Increase Your Earning Power! Run Dedicated! Great Hometime and Benefits YOU Deserve! Drive Newer Equipment! 855-971-8527
exp! (865)607-2227
HAROLD’S GUTTER SERVICE
Will clean front & back, $20 & up. Quality work, guaranteed. (865)288-0556
CHRISTIAN CNA
Air Cond/Heating
HUGE 4-FAMILY YARD SALE - Wed-Thur, May 6 & 7, 8am-5pm at 5729 Roberts Rd, Corryton. Lots of HH items, furn, TV, all types of clothing.
COOPER’S BUDGET LAWNCARE
Cheaper than the rest, but still the best! Mowing, mulching, hedge-trimming, etc. Affordable, reliable, honest work since 2006. Call Donnie at 865-384-5039 for a free estimate.
DALTON AFFORDABLE LAWNCARE Mowing, mulching, trimming. No job too small! Free est. Call Mark at (865)235-9782
EDMONDSON LAWN LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICE Mowing, mulching, pruning, Halls/FC area. (865)363-7058 FRED’S LAWN CARE
Mowing, weed-eating & blowing. LOW RATES! Also minor mower repairs. (865)679-1161
DAVID HELTON
PLUMBING CO. All Types of Residential & Commercial Plumbing
Financing Available
Alterations & Sewing
ALTERATIONS BY FAITH
Men, women, children. Custom-tailored clothing for ladies of all sizes, plus kids! Faith Koker (865)938-1041
Contractors/Builders
LICENSED GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Restoration, remodeling, additions, kitchens, bathrooms, decks, sunrooms, garages, etc. Residential & commercial, free estimates. Herman Love (865)922-8804
Dozer Work/Tractor
BOBCAT/BACKHOE
Small dump truck. Small jobs welcome & appreciated! Call 6884803 or 660-9645.
GREENHOUSE OPEN - Lots of flowers and vegetables! (865)258-9926 VEGETABLE PLANTS READY - at Hardin’s Mountain Organics, 662 Loyston Rd. in Maynardville, TN 37807. (865)992-1462
Wanted to buy Standing Saw Timber 865-984-4529
Wanted to Buy want to buy standing hardwood or pine in Blount & surrounding counties. (865) 206-7889
Owner Operator
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FREE ESTIMATES • LIFETIME EXPERIENCE
Blank’s Tree Work Will beat written estimates w/ comparable credentials. All types of Tree Care and Stump Removal
924-7536
EDWARDS TREE SERVICE Interior Pruning, Complete Removal, Power Stump Grinding Insured • Free Estimates
922-0645 Workers Comp Liability
Breeden's Tree Service Aerial bucket truck Stump grinding Brush chipper Bush hogging Trimming & removing
Merchandise - Misc. FEATHERLITE HORSE TRAILER/3H - 2010 FEATHERLITE 3/HORSE/SLANTLOAD TRLR GN8533 ALL ALUM/ WKEND/DRESSING/TACK AREA/W PAD SIDES,NONSLIP FLOOR,REAR REMOV.TACK,LIKE NEW/MUST SEE! ONLY USED ON 3 VET TRIPS.*AUTOGRAPH BY CLINTON ANDERSON*. $14,500. (865)237-0775
Metal Buildings
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8’wx9’hx40’ Store tools, equip., feed, cars, etc. $1395-$1795 966-9400 x 412
Merchandise
Wanted Antiques
Building Materials
I BUY DIABETIC Test Strips! - OneTouch, Freestyle Lite, AccuChek, and more! Must not be expired or opened. Call Daniel today for Local Pickup: (865)383-1020
1 new metal bldg. 120’ L x50’ W, complete, never erected. 9’ sidewalls to 14’ center walls. 865-803-3633
Announcements
5 New Rolltop Metal Doors: (1) 16’x14’H, (2) 14’x8’H, (2) 14’x14”H. 865-458-5164
Adoptions
Cemetery Lots FOR SALE - Two lots side by side in beautiful Greenwood Cemetery. Located in section where above ground monuments are allowed. Your loved ones will appreciate having this decision made and know that you chose the location and are where you wanted to be for your final resting place. Priced for $800 less than comparable lots offered by the cemetery, plus there is a base for a double monument for an additional savings. Call 865-804-4235.
Highland - Highland Memorial, Gospels Sec. 2 lots side by side, $1200 each. 904-5403836
Exercise Equipment Vision Fitness Premier treadmill T9600, heart monitor, touch screen program, new $2799, sell $1500. Great reviews on treadmill. Please call 865-803-6167
Furniture
ADOPTION LOVING, professional couple eager to add to our growing family. Our warm, nurturing home is waiting to welcome your baby. Expenses paid. Anne & Colin. 1-877-246-6780 (toll-free) ADOPTION: LOVE, hugs, music, sports, fun & open arms await a baby. Secure & caring home. Vivienne & Phil, 1-866-440-4220
Financial Consolidation Loans FIRST SUN FINANCE 1ST LOAN FREE We make loans up to $1000. We do credit starter & rebuilder loans. Call today, 30 minute approvals. See manager for details. 865-687-3228
Real Estate Sales Lake Property
Contemporary Solid Oak Bedroom, light bridge, pier cabinets, & California king platform bed, lg. dresser w/ armoire, dresser & tri-mirror. Was $5000. Now $750. Exc. cond. (865)742-8087
Heavy Equipment
Beautiful Lakefront property ready for your dream home. 1 acre - 2 adjoining lots on Tellico Lake, private cove location. 138 ft. of waterfront, cleared & some wooded. $89,900. Oonalehi Way, Tellico Village. Please call (865) 207-9308.
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THROUGH SATURDAY, JUNE 20 Online registration open for Race to benefit the Corryton Community Food Pantry, to be held Saturday, June 20. Event is part of “The Run and See Tennessee Grand Prix Series.” To register: https://runnerreg.us/corryton8mile. Info: corryton8miler@yahoo.com; ron.fuller@totalracesolutions.com; or Joyce Harrell, 705-7684.
THROUGH SUNDAY, MAY 17 “Harriet the Spy,” Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Ave. Performances: 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 1 and 5 p.m. Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. Info/reservations: 208-3677; knoxvillechildrenstheatre. com; info@childrenstheatreknoxville.com.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Sponsored by the Oak Ridge Folk Dancers. First visit free. No partner or dance experience required. Adults and children accompanied by an adult welcome. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; www. oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook.
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YMCA, 616 Jessamine St. Presented by Knox County Master Gardeners. Free and open to the public. Info: 637-9622. “Pruning Hydrangeas,” 3:15-4:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by UT Master Gardeners. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711.
FRIDAY, MAY 8 Free movie in the park, Luttrell City Park. Movie starts at dusk. Some concessions available. Bring blankets or chairs and enjoy. Movie will be family friendly. Everyone welcome. GO! Contemporary Dance Works auditions for 2015-2016 season, Studio Arts for Dancers, 1234 Rocky Hill Road. Times: 4:45-6:15 p.m. level IV to Intermediate; 6:30-9 p.m. level Intermediate II to advanced. Must be proficient in classical ballet, modern and improvisation. Info: 539-2475. History of Luttrell celebration, 2-4 p.m., Luttrell Library. Part of Preserve Union County Month. Picnic in Pittman for the Park, 6 p.m., 517 Emerts Cove Road, Pittman Center. Co-hosted by Phillip and Vicky Fulmer and Jim Ogle. Proceeds go to support education, historic preservation, wildlife management programs and more in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Info: www.friendsofthesmokies.org or Lauren Gass, 932-4794. Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., behind the Union County Arts Cooperative in Maynardville. Fresh produce, meat, plants and cut flowers. New ven-
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FRIDAY-SATURDAY, MAY 8-9 Rummage sale, 8 a.m.-noon, Faith United Methodist Women, 1120 Dry Gap Pike. Variety of items and bake sale. Proceeds to benefit mission work and the Faith Kids Kloset. Info: 688-1000.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 8-10 “Doubt: A Parable,” Judge William H. Inman Humanities Theatre, Walters State Community College campus in Morristown. Performances: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: www.etcplays.org or 423-318-8331.
SATURDAY, MAY 9 Free beekeeping hands-on workshop, Well-Being Foundation, 557 Narrows Road, Tazewell. Program presented by longtime beekeeper and UT Extension agent John Hamrick. Sponsored by Bee Friends, a local beekeeping group. Info: Julianne Behn, 617-9013. Paulette PTO Flea Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Paulette Elementary School, 3006 Maynardville Highway. Spaces $5 each; tables not provided. In case of rain, the event will be rescheduled.
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HALLS – 4BR/3BA sits on 1.68 acres & features: Sep living quarters, sep driveways, 28x28 det 2-car gar is heated & cooled w/10' tall door great for camper or boat stg. 17,000 KW GE automatic emergency standby whole house generator. Below appraised value! (913520) $199,900
POSSIBLE COMMERCIAL! This 2.3 acres sits across from Emory Rd & Dry Gap Pike Intersection across from Weigels & Pinnacle Bank. Level to gently rolling & just 1.5 miles from I-75. $500,000 (917532)
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For Sale By Owner 4 Bdrm. Home in Hardin Valley - 2654 Berringer Station Lane, 4BR, OPEN HOUSE Sunday May 3rd 2 - 4 p.m. 4 Bdrm / 3 Bath Lancaster Ridge Subdivision - Hardin Valley 2654 Berringer Station Lane (865)617-4091 Loving Family home Hardin Valley - 10417 Almanac Lane, 4BR, OPEN HOUSE 05/02:24P, 05/03: 1-3P, 05/10 1-3PImmaculate family home with many upgrades.Lot backs up to private wooded area. (865)405-4380
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POWELL – Remodeled 3BR/3BA bsmt rancher sitting on 1.6 acres in a parklike setting. 2-car gar on main & 1-car gar/wkshp down. Screened porch. Rec rm down w/ FP, office/4th BR & full BA. $224,900 (922566)
KARNS – Like new 3BR/2BA bsmt rancher. Room to grow w/unfinished bsmt plumbed for BA & 10' ceilings. 908694 2-car gar on main & oversized 1-car down. Features: Brazilian Cherry hdwd flrs, laundry rm. Private setting in back. $189,900 (919512)
WELL KEPT! Enjoy the covered front porch of this 2BR/2BA. Features: Mstr suite w/full BA, laundry rm & pantry. Level backyard w/fenced-in area & 8x12 stg bldg. Extra parking. $113,500 (921405)
WEST – Great all 1 level on fenced level lot. This home features: Open flr plan, 2-car gar, eat-in kit, mstr w/dbl closets, sec sys & lg deck great for entertaining. New roof 2011. $145,000 (907826)
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POWELL – Private & gated. This 13.98 acre mini-farm features: All brick 3BR rancher w/attached 3-car along w/ det 3-car w/office & BA, horse barn, 4-slat board fencing & auto watering sys for live stock. $529,000 (891237)
MONDAY PLAZA - 1BR & STUDIOS AVAIL. ON THE STRIP. Starting at $395 mo. For more info (865)219-9000 Norwood Manor Apts. Accepting Applications 1, 2, & 3 BR. On busline Equal Housing Opportunity 865-689-2312 SOUTH KNOX /UT/DOWNTOWN 2BR, 700 Sq. Ft. APT, Call about our $299 move in special! 865-573-1000. West. 2 BR, 2 BA, W/D conn, 300 David Ln near Pellissippi & I-40. No pets. $600 mo. (865) 588-3433
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Abrile Nichols, 8, is in the second grade at Sterchi Elementary School. Coming in a day early for her piano lesson, she says, “I can’t come tomorrow because it’s my birthday and I’m going to (trampoline park) JumpJam!” Abrile’s parents are Michael and Kay Nichols of Fountain City. Photos by Carol Shane
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The Powell siblings, Joseph, 13, and Rachel, 10, are homeschooled. They’ve been studying violin with KSO violinist Mary Pulgar this year. Joseph had tried to teach himself the instrument and he’s relieved to have a good instructor. “I like being able to actually learn songs,” he says, “instead of not having a clue about the violin!”
help or have to start over a few times, but they always get through it.” The Community School of the Arts Spring Piano Recital takes place tomorrow night, Thursday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m. The String and Brass Recital will be at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 14. Both recitals take place in the chapel at First Presbyterian Church, 620 State Street downtown. The concerts are free, and the public is invited. You won’t find a happier place or a more supportive atmosphere.
“The crowd always erupts in cheers,” says Willard, “to say ‘you did it!’” Twelve-year-old Breanna Williams, a sixth grader at Holston Middle School, likes the fact that “some of the music is hard and it gives me something to work on.” She’s studied piano for four years. This is her first year with Ben Maney, well-known in the area for his jazz piano artistry, and it’s obvious from this photo that teacher and student get along. Breanna’s parents are Linda and Garfield Morris of East Knoxville.
Whittle Springs Middle School seventh grader Somari Mynatt, 13, has taken piano for over five years. “It kind of wakes me up every day,” he says. “It makes my brain come alive.” He also plays guitar. Somari’s mom is Cynthia Burems of North Knoxville.
Ben Nichols, 11, takes both cello and piano lessons. His cello teacher Cecilia Miller plays with various bands around town, including the Lonetones. Ben says he likes “everything” about the cello. His parents are Michael and Kay Nichols of Fountain City.
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