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Gibbs service Clear Springs Baptist Church will host a patriotic service Wednesday, July 1, on the site of the future church (corner of Emory Road and Tazewell Pike at Harbison’s) The Rev. Jerry Vittatoe said Buddy’s will cater dinner from 5:15-6:15 p.m. After a brief worship service, bluegrass and gospel music will begin at 6:30.

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Noweta to meet Noweta Garden Club will meet 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, at Morning Pointe, 7700 Dannaher Lane. Members will bring horticulture in vases to be shared with residents.

Dr. Lynn Carlson, Master Gardener, will present “Lessons from the Land.” The meeting will be hosted by JoAnne Hoffmeister.

Paving continues at Clayton Park on Norris Freeway where Knox County is paying $206,000 for asphalt. Photo by Ruth White

Red Gate Rodeo The annual Red Gate Festival and Rodeo will be held Friday and Saturday, July 17-18, at Red Gate Farm in Maynardville.

Carnival starts at 5 p.m.

Friday and 4 p.m. Saturday.

Rodeo starts at 8 p.m. each day. Admission is $15 for adults, $8 for kids 4-10 years old, and free for kids age 3 and under.

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Jury Fest ahead for craft guild The Foothills Craft Guild is accepting new member applications from fine craft artisans for its second Jury Fest to be held Wednesday, Aug. 12, with take-in days Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 10-11.

Info/application: Bob Klassen, bobklassen@charter.net, or www.foothillscraftguild. org under the “How to Join” section.

Unhappy week Betty Bean says Dr. Jim McIntyre had a most unhappy week, and she lists the reasons why in a column titled, “McIntyre’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week.”

And this week could be even worse.

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Helping others Shopper-News interns visited KARM and served lunches through Mobile Meals last week. Their reports are inside.

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Beaver Creek Watershed Association winds down and Knox County. And you pitched in as well

By Bob Collier – individuals, homeowners associations, gar“A watershed is all the land through den clubs, classroom teachers, Eagle which water drains into a comScout projects and more. mon stream, river or lake.”

We printed colorful, factWatershed 101, lesson 1. filled brochures telling what It was the first thing we all we were about and how learned as the officers you could help. We put and board members out quarterly newsletorganized our new, ters full of watershed grassroots Beaver news and informaCreek Watershed Astion, local history, and sociation. happenings. And we It has been a met monthly in Gibbs, dozen years since a Halls, Powell and handful of us came Karns, with interesting together and formed guest speakers. We had the BCWA, which beprograms on creek came a full-fledged restoration and rain 501(c)(3) non-profit barrels, greenways organization in 2004, Black-eyed Susans in bloom at Harrell and gardening, parks and it had a good life, Road Nature Park in Karns. Photo by Roy Arthur and outdoor classwith a lot of time and rooms. effort spent, and a lot Activities? of good things accomplished.

We had Kids in the Creek with TVA bioloInitially, support came from a lot of places.

We received generous amounts of financial gists, and removed invasive plants and built and technical support from TVA, UT, HPUD birdhouses with AmeriCorps members. We

A heritage worth remembering:

By Betty Bean One Saturday evening in 1958, I settled down in front of the TV at my grandparents’ house to watch “The Gray Ghost,” which celebrated Col. John Mosby, a dashing Confederate whose raiders rode rings around dimwitted Yankees to the tune of “The Yellow Rose of Texas.” I loved that show.

But Mosby didn’t have time to draw his sword when my granddad came barreling out of the kitchen and told me to find some-

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“Why?” I asked.

“Because it’s treason,” he said.

“And I despise it.”

I didn’t know what treason was, but I’ve remembered this small incident for more than 50 years, although it took decades for me to understand what it was really about: It was the voice of my greatgrandfather, challenging me to come find him. He stayed in my ear no matter how many times I

William Rule, Union Army veteran, newspaper reporter and Parson Brownlow protégé who later founded the Knoxville Journal, wrote the most succinct account of what it was like to make the long walk to Cumberland Gap and described it in great detail here: ht t p:// babel.hat h it r u st.org/cg i/pt?id=loc.a rk:/139 60/ t5r78r69k;view=1up;seq=21 Information about the Sixth Tennessee Infantry Regiment, including rosters, is here: tngenweb.org/civilwar/usainf/usa6inf.html

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saw “Gone With the Wind.”

Here’s what I knew: John Alexander Bean was a Union Army veteran, but he was no Yankee.

He was a straight-line descendant of the long hunters who’d migrated down from Virginia and settled near Jonesborough.

Russell Bean was the first white child born in Tennessee. Russell’s father, Captain Billy Bean, and at least one of his uncles rode 150 miles with John Sevier to whip the British at King’s Mountain and later moved on down the valley to Bean Station and Knox County. A rowdy, restless bunch, some of the Beans continued westward (Judge Roy Bean was a distant relation), but others, like John A’s grandfather (also named John and a veteran of the War of 1812) stayed put.

That distant John Bean’s grave is in the Living Waters Baptist Church graveyard.

I’d heard that John A had declined an invitation to join the

John Alexander Bean, Private, Sixth Tennessee Infantry, USA Confederate Army and walked all the way to Cumberland Gap to join the Union Army and that he’d been taken prisoner, escaped and gotten so hungry that he’d boiled an old boot in hopes of getting it tender enough for dinner, and that when his children expressed dis-

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did a watershed-wide winter bird survey, and manned a watershed booth at numerous public events.

With thanks to countless members and guests and the countless, selfless hours given by our faithful members of the board of directors, I feel that we are leaving the watershed better than we found it 12 years ago.

And the future of the watershed looks good.

The Beaver Creek Task Force through the Water Quality Forum lives on. We have a busy and dedicated Knox County watershed coordinator. Funds have been found that allow for projects that include stream-bank stabilization, creek cleanout, greenways and parks.

Watersheds and their step-children, our many Knox County impaired streams, and specifically Beaver Creek, are improving in water quality due to many new rules, better enforcement, and increasing interest and awareness by more and more informed citizens.

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Rocky Top League wows in summer basketball Watershed group Summer is a great time for former high school and college players to gather in Knoxville for the Pilot Rocky Top basketball league. Players from the University of Tennessee, Lincoln Memorial Univer-

sity, Carson-Newman University, Maryville College, UT Chattanooga and more gather to get in some great games of hoops, all while providing the crowd an evening or two of entertainment.

University of Tennessee player Derek Reese floats toward the goal and ends up with 25 points for his efforts during a recent game. Photos by Doug Johnson

We have nice outdoor classrooms at Halls and Powell. Two new parks will be open soon, Clayton in Halls and Harrell Road in Karns. Parts of Beaver Creek are now canoe- and kayak-friendly, with access areas in the plans. With strong local interest and support, and good leadership and backup by our local government, anything is possible.

The final meeting of the Beaver Creek Watershed Association will be held at the meeting room of the Powell Library at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 16.

We will attend to the housekeeping chores related to discontinuing our 501(c)(3) organization, which requires a vote of members present. Our guest speaker will be Roy Arthur, Knox County watershed coordinator, who will bring us up to date on the remarkable number of recent grants, projects and significant improvements and successes in our watershed. You will be encouraged by what you hear about all that’s going on.

Please join us for this last meeting of the association.

As for nature and the watershed, Roy Arthur sent me a photo of the soon-to-beopen Harrell Road Nature

From page A-1 Park, and it is a sea of blackeyed Susans. Their deep yellow petals and chocolatebrown centers make for a showy spectacle, coming along just as their cousins, the daisies, wind down.

Also, look for patches of deep big-orange butterfly weed. It’s in bloom now too. A full-fledged member of the milkweed family, it’s a big favorite of all sorts of insects and great for butterflies. If you’re showing the outdoors to a child, butterfly weed is usually a dependable spot to find some neat bugs. It’s also a fine place to photograph butterflies.

How about those tall plants with sky-blue flowers all along the roadsides – that’s chicory. An immigrant from Europe, its root was ground and roasted and used as a substitute for coffee. Today it’s a non-caffeinated stand-in for java.

Each of those blue flowers lasts only one day, generally closing down by noon. Their somewhat straggly-looking petals give the plant another of its names – ragged sailors.

There’s a lot of color out there right now, as the season rolls along from spring to early summer. You know, it seems to happen like that every year.

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gust at the notion of trying to eat a boot, he’d snap: “It used to be a cow, didn’t it?�

I’d heard that his biggest regret was missing the chance to shake hands with Abraham Lincoln. I knew he was a stonecutter by trade and that he’d lost his arm much later in life after he knelt to pray at the funeral of

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I didn’t give those stories much thought or credence until the Internet age afforded me the means to chase them down. And what I found is that most of them were pretty close to the truth.

John A was 18 when he enlisted in the Sixth Tennessee Volunteer Infantry Brigade on April 18, 1862, in Knoxville, an occupied city seething under the burden of sharply divided loyalties.

He stood 5-9, had dark hair and gray eyes and was officially mustered in and assigned to Company D, which was composed entirely of Knox Countians and led by Captain Marcus Bearden, on April 23, in Boston, Ky., near Louisville. This means

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Military records say he’d been “left sick in hospital, Sept. 17, 1862,� and “Had been reported a deserter but had been captured by the Rebels and not deserted.�

The next John A sighting was a memorandum from Prisoner of War records placing him back with the U.S. Army at Camp Lew Wallace in Ohio on Oct. 31.

Here’s the surprise: There were a bunch of Beans in Company D. John A’s father, Henry, enlisted on the same day as John A, as did John A’s uncle, William Camp Bean. Presumably, they all walked to Kentucky together. A year later, Henry went home and his son George signed up in his place. William Camp Bean would die in Nashville, probably of cholera, in 1863. Captain Bearden survived being shot near Marietta, Ga., after the Sixth Infantry joined Gen. William T. Sherman at

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the Battle of Atlanta, which means that Tennessee boys helped burn down Tara, so to speak, before most of them were detached and returned to Nashville while Sherman continued his march to the sea.

On March 30, 1865, the Sixth Tennessee received this official commendation: “Many of these brave men have already served beyond the term of their enlistment, and their services are gratefully appreciated. We can but bid them a kind farewell with feelings of gratitude and deep solicitude for their future welfare. May they return in safety to their homes to enjoy the liberties of the Government they have so nobly defended.�

A footnote says the Tennesseans “moved on foot and otherwise nearly 10,000 miles.�

John A and George Bean were mustered out on April 24, 1865, nine days after Lincoln was murdered by a Rebel sympathizer.

According to a cryptic but credible family Bible account, Henry Bean’s sister, Lydia Bean Duncan (John A’s aunt), became a widow when her husband, a Confederate sympathizer, was “shot by a Bean� in 1865.

Lydia, also according to Duncan family records, became the first – and probably the oldest – Knox County woman to register to vote after the passage of the 19th Amendment. She was said to have walked to town to register but was later unable to cast her vote due to failing health.

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Tennessee might do something different Football coaches, for the most part, are creatures of habit. They are inclined to do what they always have done.

Down and distance are dictatorial. Defensive alignments are predictable. Play selection for third-and-one is right there in the scouting report, same as last week and last season.

Coaches will tell you that player experience is critical.

The late, great Robert R. Neyland said we could expect one loss for each rookie in the starting lineup. Back then, he was talking about sophomores. Today’s rookies are freshmen.

In theory, experienced players have great advantages. They have learned what it takes. They are less

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likely to make dumb mistakes. They are far less likely to panic in a crisis, even when overmatched.

Coaches count on consistency and dependability. It helps them sleep.

Great emphasis is thus placed on returning regulars. There is merit to this maxim if those starters were winners, not so much if all they have to show for their efforts are battle scars.

Now and then coaches do the unexpected, set aside the significance of experience or just dare to be different, as was Butch Jones last year in choosing talent over letters. Freshman tailback Jalen Hurd over senior tailback Marlin Lane was a convincing example.

Derek Barnett was the first freshman in UT history to start at defensive end.

You know how that turned out. He led in tackles for loss against SEC foes. He had three sacks against Ole Miss and South Carolina.

Inexperience didn’t seem to hold him back.

Freshman Jashon Robertson switched from defensive tackle in August to right offensive guard and started all 13 games.

Tight end Ethan Wolf did pretty well. Aaron Medley kicked 20 of 26 field goals, including one in the clutch against the Gamecocks.

He hit 42 extra points and might have made more if Tennessee had scored more touchdowns.

Defensive backs Todd Kelly Jr. and Emmanuel Moseley looked like they belonged.

Twelve true freshmen started games, including a school-record seven against Missouri. Some started because of talent. Some started because of need.

Freshmen of 2015 may actually have more ability than the previous group, but there are no automatic starters. One or two or three may shove estab-

lished players aside and take their jobs. The coach relishes the thought of competition.

“We’re going to rely on two true freshman defensive tackles to really play a big part in this year’s outcome of many games, so we have to get them ready to go,” Jones said.

He was talking about four- or five-star Kahlil McKenzie (6-3 and down to 330) and four-star Shy Tuttle (6-3 and 313, a pleasant development in spring practice). They do not resemble spectators.

Drew Richmond, 6-3 and 305, has announced his intentions.

“My expectation is for me to start.”

The third-ranked offensive tackle in all of high school football does not lack confidence. He says he can be ready for Day One, Sept.

6, Bowling Green, Titans’ place in Nashville. Be there!

“I feel like I am pretty good.”

Preston Williams is a possible starter for later in the season. The day he officially recovers from knee repairs, he may be the Vols’ best pass receiver. He comes with five recruiting stars and lofty goals.

“I’m going in trying to break records,” he said.

For the already record, Butch Jones is still following the original blueprint, brick by brick toward the restoration of Tennessee excellence. He hasn’t said it, but he has demonstrated his choice of ability over experience.

There may be other subtle changes. Think Mike DeBord, ability and experience, lots of experience.

Marvin West invites reader comments.

His address is westwest6@netzero.com.

McIntyre’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week Last Monday, Knox County Commission verbally spanked schools superintendent James McIntyre before voting 9-1 not to help him out of a potential legal jam by retroactively approving a grant he’d accepted last fall without going through the proper legal and procedural channels.

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On Tuesday morning, the news broke that the previously anonymous “unindicted co-conspirator” mentioned in the tax fraud indictment of state Rep. Joe Armstrong is McIntyre ally and former school board

chair Sam Anderson.

Later Tuesday, McIntyre announced that Anderson had resigned from a $42,000-a-year, 16-hourper-week position as an “advisor” to Knox County Schools that was not publicly advertised before Anderson’s hiring.

On Wednesday, it became public knowledge that the school bus driver who caused last December’s deadly accident that killed two children and a teacher’s aide was not only text messaging at the time of the crash, but also was carrying on an extended conversation with a prostitute, and that parents had been complaining to Knox County Schools for more than a year about this driver’s disdain for safety.

On Thursday afternoon, reports surfaced that a group of citizens is shopping

for a lawyer to help them file an ouster suit against McIntyre.

All in all, it was not a good week to be superintendent.

As serious as McInt y re’s other emJim McIntyre barrassments are, the brewing ouster suit is likely connected to the “matching” grant from The Broad Center for the Management of School Systems that McIntyre accepted without getting school board and County Commission approval, as required by law.

Under the terms of the grant, TBC put up $29,700, which Knox County Schools “matched” with $60,300 for salary and another $30,000 for benefits to bring Broad

resident Christy Hendler on board as director of planning and improvement. The Broad Center requires its residents be paid at least $90,000 annually.

Hendler’s prior professional experience was with Procter & Gamble, and she has an MBA from Xavier University. No educational background is listed on her Broad Center profile. She is the fourth Broad resident to have worked for Knox County during the tenure of McIntyre, who is an alum of the Broad Superintendent’s Academy. The Broad Center is considered a leader in corporate education reform.

Its annual report describes the residency program like this: “Since 2003, the program has recruited and placed early-career executives with private and civic sector experience and advanced

degrees into two-year, fulltime paid positions in urban school districts, state and federal departments of education and top charter management organizations.

More than 250 Broad Residents have been placed in 39 school districts, 30 public charter school management organizations, seven state departments of education and the U.S. Department of Education.”

Because the grant required the county to pony up funds, McIntyre is in legal jeopardy because he failed to secure up-front approval from both the school board and County Commission. Instead, he unilaterally accepted the grant and got school board approval after the fact. He asked County Commission to do the same but ran into trouble when former KCS teachers Rob Taylor and Jennifer

Owen appeared at the June commission meeting and urged the commission not to approve the grant.

Taylor accused McIntyre of dodging the school board because the appointment came at a time when he did not enjoy friendly majority.

Owen said McIntyre needs to go: “This illegal act remained hidden for an entire year, the length of the grant.

Many such contracts have been handled correctly, and it seems clear that this was not failure to understand the law. This was willingly and knowingly done, and five Board of Education members chose to become complicit.”

First District Commissioner Sam McKenzie was the only yes vote. Amy Broyles was absent.

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UT controversy won’t end soon The controversy over removing the name Lady Vols from most teams (except women’s basketball) continues. It is not going away anytime soon given the letter state Rep. Roger Kane wrote (co-signed by 44 other lawmakers) and sent to the UT Board of Trustees.

Kane secured the signatures of 45 of the 132 members of the General Assembly without trying.

He simply passed the letter around and got a strong reaction. Kane is a solid, conservative lawmaker from northwest Knox County. He defeated longtime political powerhouse Sheriff Tim Hutchinson to win the GOP primary and became known as a political giant-killer.

Prior to this, he was virtually unknown.

In Nashville, he is regarded as thoughtful and informed. He has a keen interest in this subject with his daughter having been active in UT sports.

His “Save the Lady Vols” letter got the backing of state Sens. Richard Briggs and Becky Duncan Massey plus Reps. Martin Daniel, Eddie Smith, Bill Dunn and Kane – a majority of the delegation. This cannot be shunted to the sidelines.

What was anyone thinking when Dave Hart authorized and advocated this change, which the campus leadership and system president then endorsed? Cer-

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tainly not the merits or demerits of the name change.

Were they not aware of the public relations war this would trigger?

Why did the rollout not have a game plan to sell it to UT alumni and fans across the state?

Did they honestly think 132 state legislators would remain silent when their constituents were calling, emailing, writing letters to the editor and marching?

Not for a minute.

Is this name change a fight worth fighting considering all the other issues the university faces annually?

The leadership is now spending time on this instead of funding and management. How vital to UT’s success is this name change?

Does UT’s leadership not realize that this may now be headed to the floor of the General Assembly, where legislation could well be introduced in 2016 to reverse the name change?

Do the UT leadership and board want to do battle in Nashville in January on this? Are they not aware the Senate can start holding

confirmation hearings on UT Trustees to get them to listen more carefully to the Lady Vols supporters?

The decision of the UT Board of Trustees not to hear comments on this matter at last week’s Knoxville meetings handed Roger Kane a perfect and understandable reason to take it to the Legislature. He can now say the entire UT leadership has declined to give 45 lawmakers and thousands of citizens a day in a public setting to express their views.

UT is relying on legalisms to avoid public discussions. Isn’t a college campus all about hearing different points of view?

Yes, but apparently not when it comes to the Lady Vols name.

UT will ultimately have to make some concessions here. The university may have to reverse course. It cannot stiff the General Assembly. The governor cannot save it on this issue.

Roger Kane is a lawmaker to be taken seriously, and UT will hear more from him. Trustees need to listen to the people in a public setting or see a bill passed that they will dislike.

Margie Nichols, a savvy media person, is currently on staff. She knows this region well and could have predicted what has happened. My guess is no one included her as they made

this decision. Now that it has happened, it is not so clear who can get UT out of this controversy.

■ The Rotary Club of Knoxville will host a centennial reception 6-8 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 31 at the East Tennessee Historical Society for political and community leaders.

■ Jeff Chapman completes 25 years this week as director of the McClung Museum on the UT campus, which he has led to a level of excellence only dreamed of a few years ago. If you have not visited the museum recently you should. It is a special place in Knoxville.

■ City Council member Marshall Stair has raised $36,000 off a fundraising letter for his reelection. This is impressive and exceeds the norm for a council candidate. Mayoral candidates have trouble matching that total. All incumbents will win and continue the tradition of eightyear terms for mayors and council members since term limits were imposed.

■ Bill Lyons, a member of the Tennessee Historical Commission, says he will vote to remove the Nathan Bedford Forrest statue from the state Capitol if it comes to the commission. Knoxvillian Larry Martin chairs the State Capitol Commission, which oversees statutes in the Capitol. He is commissioner of finance.

government Open-streets program could foster bike-friendliness

It would still be a stretch to call Knoxville bikefriendly, but there are indications that we’re on the right path.

A new bicycle facilities plan maps out needed upgrades to the city’s bicycling infrastructure, and one of the top projects – sidewalks, crosswalks and 800 feet of a 6-foot shoulder on the south side of Kingston Pike at Golfclub Road – has been funded with a $946,000 grant from TDOT. Over 26,000 votes were cast for an Appalachian Mountain Bike Club plan for a black diamond bike trail in Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness, netting the group a $100,000 grant in a nationwide contest sponsored by Bell Helmets.

The next big news may be an event that will allow the community to hit the streets on bikes, trikes, scooters and feet without the hindrance of cars for a few hours.

The idea of closing city streets to vehicles for a set period of time is new to Knoxville, but the concept has been around for a long time. According to www. openstreetsproject.org, Seattle Bicycle Sundays began in 1965 with a car-free zone connecting three parks, and the initiative inspired simifrom their care due to drug lar events in New York City abuse to demonstrate a com- and San Francisco that are mitment to responsible par- still going on today. enting before they can reAnother source of inspigain custody. ration is Ciclovia, an event Before the child can be re- that originated in Bogotá, turned, the parent must not Colombia, in the 1970s. Tobe the subject of a criminal day, more than a million investigation for at least 90 people recreate, primarily days, resolve any former and on bicycle, on 120 kilomepending investigations by ters of roadway for seven child protective services to hours each Sunday. the satisfaction of the court, The idea behind Ciclovia and pass two consecutive and open-streets initiatives drug screens. is the same. It’s about giving “I am very pleased that everyone in the community these new laws are set for the opportunity to get out enactment and believe and get moving. It’s not a they will make a difference street fair, like the Rossini in protecting some of our Festival, or a race, like the state’s most vulnerable vic- Covenant Health Knoxville tims from being harmed,” Marathon. It’s fun, free, inMassey said. clusive fitness.

Massey passes tough-on-crime laws Major legislation sponsored by state Sen. B e c k y Massey to help victims of strangulation, a crime often involved in domestic Sen. Massey violence, is among 171 new laws set to take effect today (July 1).

The new law redefines strangulation to include: “intentionally or knowingly impeding normal breathing or circulation of the blood by applying pressure to the throat or neck or by blocking the nose and mouth of another person, regardless

of whether that conduct results in any visible injury or whether the person has any intent to kill or protractedly injure the victim.”

Massey explains: “Currently the definition of strangulation requires the act must be ‘intentional,’ which is a higher standard of proof. By adding ‘knowingly’ it puts the definition of strangulation more in line with similar criminal acts to protect victims of domestic violence.

“Present law also requires a visible injury in cases of strangulation. In some cases, visible injury cannot be seen unless the victim dies and an autopsy is performed and does not account for cases in

GOSSIP AND LIES ■ School board members should check the time cards of former board chair Sam Anderson, who claimed to have worked 16 hours per week for a $42,000 salary.

■ And while they’re at it, board members should find out why parent complaints about the driving habits of the late James Davenport were not taken seriously.

■ And finally, they should start looking for a new superintendent.

■ Foster Arnett shuffled up and issued a marriage license to a same-sex couple only after the state attorney general told him he must.

■ Arnett has been working from suburban branches of the County Clerk’s office since

which the victim escaped.”

Massey said that strangulation victims are seven times more likely to become victims of homicide and that 50 percent of all domestic violence homicide victims are strangled at least once before they are murdered.

Massey also sponsored two other bills set for enactment today. Both protect children including a new law that adds to the residential and work restrictions for sexual offenders to prohibit them from being alone with a minor in addition to being prohibited from residing with a minor.

The other new law requires parents whose children have been removed

suing the Public Building Authority (and Knox County) over mold and “unsafe” working conditions in the courthouse.

■ Notice how many of the folks who say marriage should be between one man and one woman are working on their third or fourth?

■ Tim Burchett’s response to the Supreme Court’s ruling was, “We will enforce the law.”

That was similar to Gov. Bill Haslam’s response.

■ Charme Knight Allen, Knox County’s little-known attorney general, handled criticism well on TV Sunday.

■ Mike Lowe’s less-than-a-year sentence was not enough? asked Stephanie Beecken.

■ Best we could do, said Allen, pointing out co-defendant Delbert Morgan’s conviction led to a 30-day sentence by the judge. We asked for 10 years and Morgan’s case had stronger proof than Lowe’s, she said.

■ Lowe’s plea bargain and sentence to the county’s detention facility allows her office to retain control of him and Morgan as she seeks restitution of some $593,000.

■ “I can’t get more than they took,” she said. But she looked like she wants to try.

■ Arthur Seymour Jr. is accustomed to a friendly reception at Knox County Commission and Knoxville City Council. He got less than that last Thursday at the town of Farragut.

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It’s also a way to get the community used to seeing bicycles on the road, which is the first step toward bicycle-friendliness.

City of Knoxville Director of Engineering Jim Hagerman says that a committee is discussing the possibility of an open-streets event and that the administration is supportive. While some cities have weekly or monthly events, Knoxville would likely start with a half-day event that could become annual.

One challenge would be choosing which streets to close. Open streets typically feature a signature urban street, he says, so Gay Street is an obvious candidate. But sections of Gay Street will be closed over the next six months, making it a poor choice for a fall event.

The route should be small enough for the streets to be full of people, which creates interest.

Gil Penalosa, former commissioner of parks, sport and recreation for the city of Bogotá, talked about Ciclovia at the Tennessee Bike Summit held in Knoxville in April. He’s the founder of 8 80 Cities, a Canadian nonprofit that promotes walking and biking in public spaces.

Knox County communications director Michael Grider liked what he heard.

He began commuting via bicycle last year, and he thinks a local event would give more people the opportunity to enjoy cycling.

It’s an attractive event because it requires no (new) infrastructure, he says.

“I’m looking forward to seeing how it evolves.”

Reach Wendy Smith at ShopperWendy@ wowway.com.

■ Seymour didn’t disclose his client. In fact, he didn’t talk at all after a standing-roomonly crowd of angry residents told the Board of Mayor and Aldermen that the developer had no right to speak after withdrawing an agenda item.

■ Bob Markli, an alderman, said, “Anytime someone wants to spend $37 million in our town, we should hear them.”

■ The apartment applicant will return. So will the residents.

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Together, we pray

By Carolyn Evans Farragut resident Janey Tolliver stood in a hallway, peering into a packed sanctuary at Bethel AME Church in East Knoxville.

East Knoxvillian Starlandria Starks strained to listen from the foyer, fanning the humid air with a cardboard fan. Neither is a member of Bethel AME Church, but both were there last Wednesday for the same reason: to show solidarity and offer prayers for the congregation of Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C., where nine people were murdered.

The Rev. Keith Mayes of Bethel AME Church co-hosted the event along with the Rev. Daryl Arnold (not pictured).

Cars lined up on Boyds Bridge Pike trying to get into the parking lot. Congregants parked at nearby businesses and hiked up the driveway to the church, and many sat in overflow seating in the foyer and hallways surrounding the sanctuary.

The air conditioner struggled to keep pace with the crowd of nearly 600, but no one was complaining. When the choir sang “Our God Is Awesome,” the building re-

verberated with the voices of different races and denominations.

Bethel’s pastor, the Rev. Keith Mayes Sr., began the service, at which 13 other local clergy also spoke. “The doors of our hearts are still open!” said Mayes. Laurens Tullock, president of Cornerstone Foundation of Knoxville, prayed “to no longer be East Knoxville and West Knoxville residents, but for a united Knoxville.” The Rev. Christopher Battle of Tabernacle Baptist Church prayed that those gathered would “follow the lead of the church in Charleston, to control our tempers and to be like Jesus.”

Tolliver said she made the trip across town to help her process the June 17 Charleston tragedy.

“When I heard what had happened, I felt like I couldn’t process it,” said Tolliver. “I wanted to come to this prayer vigil because I felt like it would help me process it and not feel alone trying to. If I could be with God’s people, especially in an African-American church, I could process it, not just from what I know, but also from what they know.

“I can’t put myself in their place exactly. I don’t understand racism. They can help me understand it.”

Starks is a member of Overcoming Believers Church on Harriett Tubman Street. She said the turnout for the prayer vigil was amazing. “There are so many ethnicities and churches here for the sole purpose of prayer,” she said.

Samuel Fulton, pastor of Concord AME Zion Church in Farragut, was among the

At the end of the service at Bethel AME Church, participants were given black and white balloons to release as a symbol of the release of anger, resentment, hatred and racism, said the Rev. Samuel Fulton, pastor of Concord AME Zion Church in Farragut.

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30-plus clergy who came to show support.

“What happened in Charleston is what the enemy intended for bad, but God has worked it out for good because of the outpouring of love all over the country and displayed here in Knoxville by all the denominations,” said Fulton.

Fulton said the tragedy in Charleston was “a pain directly to the church of God. (The assailant) could have gone into any church, any chapel, any synagogue.

When that happened, it represented all of us.”

Jay Smith, campus pastor at First Baptist Concord, was also in the crowd. “I think it is an honor to be able to be here and witness the uniting of all races under one banner, which is Jesus. Just to see the place packed out with our community, our mayor, county officials, chief of police, head of the fire department was exciting.”

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At the end of the service everyone went outside and received a black or white balloon. After a prayer of reconciliation, the balloons were released.

“I just stepped back and observed,” Fulton said. “It made me proud to know that Knoxville cares this much, that we crossed social lines

and came together.”

Mayes said the gathering showed what is in the hearts of Knoxvillians. “It shows the character the citizens of Knoxville possess in the face of adversity when all the spotlights of the media are on us,” said Mayes. “But the test of the character of Knoxville is not what we

do when there’s a call for a prayer vigil, but what we do when nobody’s looking. We shouldn’t wait until the next shooting, the next racial tragedy to be unified. Why should we wait until another incident to come together, to hold hands and release balloons? What can we do to promote harmony?”

Lauren and Herb Donaldson Jr., members of Payne Avenue Baptist Church, and Jay Smith, campus pastor at First Baptist Concord, wait for the service to begin at Bethel AME Church.

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HALLS/FOUNTAIN CITY Shopper news • JULY 1, 2015 • A-7

Walking in the way

By Ruth White Vacation Bible School is a great time for kids to spend meeting new friends, playing games and singing, all while learning Scripture and being encouraged.

One of the VBS themes this year was “Journey Off the Map,” where students take a journey into uncharted territory.

The curriculum is based on several scriptures, but the main passage for the week comes from Isaiah 30:21: “And whenever you turn to the right or the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: ‘This is the way.

Walk in it.’”

The first day of the journey, children are introduced to Jesus, the ultimate guide. “Know your guide” is the message for the day, and the path taken is to learn of Jesus’ birth, death and resurrection.

On day two, students learn to follow their guide as they dive into Daniel 1 in the Bible. The Scripture passage talks of Daniel and his friends being captive

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Eddie Stooksbury teaches worship songs to kids at Vacation Bible School, hosted by Salem Baptist Church. and chosen to serve in King Nebuchadnezzar’s palace.

The food provided broke the laws God had given the Jewish people, and instead of breaking the law, Daniel chose to follow his guide, and he requested an appropriate food.

On the third day, the kids learned to trust their guide and learned how Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego refused to bow and worship a statue but trusted their guide (God) to protect them while imprisoned (Daniel

3). Day four of VBS brought encouragement for students to stay on track (Daniel 6) and focus on God. The final day of VBS reminded participants to keep watching and be mindful of things to come. Most important, they were taught to watch for Jesus’ return and to obey His word.

Braden Davis creates a “stained glass” candle holder during craft time at Salem Baptist Church’s VBS.

In the recent session of Holston Annual Conference, a speaker asked if we remembered what day of the week we first professed our faith. Then he asked everyone in the room to stand if they were saved on a Sunday, then other days of the week, and finally, he asked those who didn’t remember to stand.

I stood with the Thursday folks, because I had reason to remember.

I was eight years old, and my church was having a revival. My brother was sick, and Mother and Daddy took turns going to church and staying home with him.

On the way home from church that Thursday evening, I looked out at the sky and saw a streak of light – long and stationary in the sky – clearly not a shooting star.

I asked Daddy what it was, but he was driving, and couldn’t look at the sky. I described it, and he said, “Probably a comet.”

“What’s that?” I asked.

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He explained, “A chunk of matter that has a long orbit, and a tail of light streaming out from it.”

When we got home, Daddy, Mother, and my brother went down to the road in front of our house to get a better look.

I, however, was afraid of it, and would not leave the house.

As I remembered all of that, it occurred to me that maybe God had allowed Daddy and me to have that special memory, because two years later he died.

When I stood with the Thursday folks, I stood with tears streaming, because I was reminded of a terrible loss, but also of the gift God gave me – a special moment with my dear, sweet Daddy.

REUNION NOTES ■ Halls High multiyear reunion: Classes of 1976-1981 will be 6:30 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Sept. 26, Red Gate Farm, 2353 Maynardville Highway, Maynardville.

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■ Norris High Class of 1975, 6 p.m. Friday, July 3, Norris

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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 Avenue Pike, is accepting appointments for the John 5 Food Pantry. Info:

938-2611. Your call will be returned.

■ Ridgeview Baptist Church, 6125 Lacy Road, offers Children’s Clothes Closet and Food Pantry 11 a.m.-2 p.m. each third Saturday. Free to those in the 37912/37849 ZIP code area.

Classes/meetings ■ First Comforter Church, 5516 Old Tazewell Pike, hosts

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Mobile Meals: delivering more than food

By Ruth White Mobile Meals delivers close to 800 meals every day to individuals in Knox County. The hot, well-balanced meals are distributed by many volunteer drivers.

Last week the Shopper interns spent the morning handing out food and chatting with several residents during the day. Many meal recipients were pleasantly surprised to be greeted by five smiling individuals (as opposed to the standard one or two) who were eager to talk and listen to stories.

Several residents invited the group inside and shared memories of family with the interns. One woman shared stories of her five children and showed the group por-

Shopper interns Charlie Hamilton, Abi Nicholson and Maddie Ogle prepare to deliver Mobile Meals to a resident.

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Laken Scott, Mobile Meals coordinator Shelly Woodrick, Anne Marie Higginbotham, Peggy Williams and Betty Mengesha finish volunteer orientation and are ready to head out to deliver meals. Photo by Amanda McDonald

KARM urges independence

By Emma Dale

Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries hosts the male half of their 400 nightly guests in a long, bare, grey room outfitted with industrial looking bunks in rows.

Each bed is numbered, and after each man checks in at a table outside the hall (a process that included being registered in HMIS, a sort of national homeless network), he receives a bunk number along with sheets, a

blanket and a pillowcase to go on said bunk.

Sue Renfro, director of marketing and communications, says that KARM has been working on the problem of having homeless “regulars” consistently staying there, by redirecting them toward different programs that encourage job-searching and an overall search for independence.

“We’re a ‘Motel 5,’ not a Motel 6,” she said.

Privileged to help

By Maddie Ogle

A reminder of God’s grace adorns the wall over a bed in KARM’s men’s facility. Photo by Maddie Ogle

The smell of salmon patties and tartar sauce drew us toward the Mobile Meals kitchen. We sat around a rectangular table as Shelly Woodrick, volunteer coordinator, described our task.

We set out with maps showing the locations of peo-

ple who had ordered meals – a choice of hot or cold.

After we delivered all of the food to the many people, I realized from the kind words of appreciation that this service is very important. At the end of the day, I felt very privileged to have helped these people.

traits of each hanging on her dining room wall. Although her life has had a few bumpy spots, she stated that she has been very blessed and is happy to have some of her children living near her. As the group left, she hugged each intern a big hug, appreciative of their time to listen.

Another meal recipient, a couple who has been married for almost 70 years, shared stories about their family, the gentleman’s military service and their love of being outdoors.

This day, the residents in the Sterchi and Inskip area that experienced meal delivery times five, received more than food, but the gift of companionship and friendship.

Woodrick keeps Mobile Meals moving

By Betty Mengesha

There are many people in Knoxville who have reached an age where they must depend on others to acquire food or cannot afford to feed themselves. Luckily, Mobile Meals, also known as Meals on Wheels, has developed an organization to reach out to these individuals and better their living conditions.

So much work is put in to help the process move smoothly. A major part of this process is the volunteer work. Imagine having to organize 80 volunteers every day, making sure that new volunteers are educated on how the system works, everyone is given a route to feed over 800 people, and no harsh weathers prevent anyone from having a meal.

Well, Shelly Woodrick

does all of this every day as the volunteer coordinator of Mobile Meals.

Woodrick has been working with Mobile Meals for two years. She has had several experiences with media and other non-profit organizations. She has a true passion for helping those in need and that is what led her to Mobile Meals.

With all the expenses that seniors are struggling with these days, Woodrick puts effort into aiding anyone in need as best as she can.

She says, “We try to keep them in their home as long as we can.”

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Ministry of Tales of a Volunteen healing at KARM

By Emma Dale

By Shannon Carey Shopper-News interns paid another visit to Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries this year, and Sue Renfro was once again our guide.

From the bustling kitchen to the uplifting Launchpoint and Bridge transitional programs, interns got an eye-opening view of what it means to be homeless or work with the homeless in Knoxville.

Renfro said KARM is working on updating the men’s dormitory and adding buildings to Serenity Women’s Ministry to serve as shelter for intact families. Fundraising efforts are ongoing.

Also new this year is KARM’s Arts on Broadway program, which brings professional performances to KARM’s guests.

Knox Area Rescue Ministries director of marketing and communications Sue Renfro provides a tour for the Shopper interns. Photo by Amanda McDonald

“It brings positive art and beauty to our residents,” Renfro said. “It is part of our ministry of healing.”

Mobile Meals a great experience

By Maggie Williams Last Tuesday the Shopper-News interns delivered Mobile Meals for senior citizens in North Knoxville. It was a very enlightening experience for me and all of us who were involved.

We split into three groups, and each group had a delivery route. Each route has around eight stops on it, and every day 60 routes are delivered. That’s a lot of deliveries!

This program helps the community in a way people don’t normally think about. The people were very appreciative of us. One man, when asked how his day was, replied, “Any day I wake up is a good day.” The other recipients had similar responses. This is an experience I won’t soon forget.

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The first day of my job as a Volunteen at Children’s Hospital, I get handed a bad picture of me on an ID and an ugly khaki vest.

“OK, so they’re not the most at t r ac tive,” Cathy, who’s one of the two w o m e n Emma Dale maelstroms in charge of the program, says as she holds it up to me, “But, they have pockets!”

She gestures to the two gigantic abysses on either side of the vest.

I’m given a laminated card detailing in tiny print nearly everything, Cathy tells me, that could go wrong in the four hours my shift spans. The appropriate reaction, in equally tiny words, is almost always “Go to the nearest nurse’s station and await further instruction.” Basically, whatever happens, don’t get involved unless you want the paperwork filled out afterwards to give the Himalayas a run for their money.

That seems to be the general consensus with most of my work there, too. Just like every other Volunteen who put on his or her khaki vest, I had heady aspirations of making changes, of being inspirational; and just like every Volunteen that padded up and down the halls of the hospital, I eventually realized my job consisted of this: *knock, knock, knock* “Hello, I’m Emma from Child Life Services.

“Is there anything I can get you today?” *mumble, mumble* “No? You sure? We’ve got

Matthew McConaughey movies, books, toys…” *grumble, cough* “OK. Have a great day.” *tries to close the door softly and fails* That’s as life-changing as my work gets, most of the time. I get a drink from the cafeteria, contemplate whether I can get away with unbuttoning my vest, and drag my feet when it’s time to go organize a playroom, or make paper bag puppets (One time, while manning the information desk, two of us made 50. Fifty).

Sometimes I even wonder if the lengthy registration process was worth it.

But then a little moment happens that makes up for the three hours and 55 minutes I spend doing nearly nothing.

The little girl I’m watching in the patient room stretches her arms up to me to be picked up.

A child wearing only a diaper and an IV shrieks in joy when we give him a Spiderman plane.

A mom brags in broken English about her baby’s advanced motor skills on the elevator ride up to the cardiology unit.

A girl I saw entering the doctor’s office in tears flounces out an hour later, animated and smiling when we let her pick a stuffed animal to take home.

Those are the little things that overshadow even the moment you realize that some of the children you’re putting butterfly stick-on tattoos on aren’t ever going to walk out of this building.

They’re the little things that make being a Volunteen and having to wear an awful vest all worth it.

The KARM women’s facility holds just over 100 beds, providing a safe resting place each night. Photo by Amanda McDonald

We can end homelessness

By Charlie Hamilton Have you ever shopped at one of the local KARM Thrift Stores? Did you know that a portion of your purchase went toward aiding the Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries shelter for the homeless?

Yes, KARM is a nonprofit organization that started in 1960 and has been helping our community’s homeless for 55 years. KARM houses over 400 men, women and children each night, and serves nearly 1,000 meals every day for people in need.

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ent programs to help homeless people get back on their feet and return to normal life. Around 25-30 percent of the homeless population has some type of mental illness, and close to 12-15 percent are some of our country’s veterans. All over this country mental health intuitions have been closing their doors to these people, and care for veterans has deteriorated.

If all of the community will come together we can all end homeless in our community. Thank you, Susan Renfro, for our tour of this great organization.

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By Ruth White Having groceries bagged in a speedy manner is always helpful to a busy customer, but it also came in handy for Halls United Grocery Outlet employee Morgan Alexander.

Alexander was selected to represent the Halls UGO store in a bagging competition. It isn’t as easy as one might think. She was required to fill three canvas bags with 36 specified items, and they had to be loaded in a certain way. Baggers were judged on items in the bag, time, weight distribution, appearance and bagger’s attitude during the event.

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district-wide competition and went on to place first in the company-wide competition. What does this mean to Alexander? In addition to the trophy for winning, she received cash prizes that she says will help with her schooling. She is a nursing student at Pellissippi State Community College and is working to pay her way through school.

“It was a lot of fun to compete,” she said. “I hadn’t planned on doing it, and then when we practiced, my times were horrible.”

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■ Dixie Lee Farmers Market, Renaissance|Farragut, 12740 Kingston Pike. Hours: 9 a.m.noon Saturdays through Oct. 31. Info: dixieleefarmers market.com; on Facebook.

■ Ebenezer Road Farmers Market, Ebenezer UMC, 1001 Ebenezer Road. Hours: 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays through late November. Info: on Facebook.

■ Knoxville Farmers Market, Laurel Church of Christ, 3457 Kingston Pike. Hours: 3-6 p.m. Fridays through late November.

■ Lakeshore Park Farmers Market, 6410 S. Northshore Drive. Hours: 3-6 p.m. Fridays through Nov. 20. 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.

Info: marketsquarefarmers market.org.

■ Maryville Farmers Market: Church Avenue. Hours: 9 a.m.-sellout, Saturdays through Nov. 17.

■ Maryville Farmers Market: New Providence Presbyterian Church, 703 W. Broadway,

Maryville. Hours: 3:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through Aug. 29.

■ New Harvest Park Farmers Market, 4700 New Harvest Park Lane. Hours: 3-6 p.m.

Thursdays. 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. Info: on Facebook.

■ Seymour Farmers Market, lower parking lot of Seymour First Baptist Church, 11621 Chapman Highway. Hours: 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays through Oct. 10. Info: seymourfarmers market.org; on Facebook.

■ “Shopping at the Farm” Farmers Market, Marble Springs, 1220 W. Gov. John Sevier Highway. 3-6 p.m.

Thursdays through Nov. 1.

■ UT Farmers Market, UT Gardens, Neyland Drive. 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 21. Info: vegetables.tennessee.edu/UTFM.html; on Facebook.

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weekender FRIDAY, JULY 3 ■ Midnight Voyage LIVE: One More Time (A Tribute to Daft Punk), 9 p.m., The International, 940 Blackstock Ave. Info/ tickets: www.intlknox.com.

■ Red, White and Blues Pre-Independence Day Picnic and Casey Abrams Concert, 6:30 p.m., The Lawn at Renaissance|Farragut, 12700-12800 Kingston Pike. Familyfriendly event. Bring lawn chairs. Info/tickets: www. farragutbusiness.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 4 ■ Boys & Girls Club of Tennessee Valley Duck Race, 2:02 p.m., World’s Fair Park, 1060 World’s Fair Park Drive. Benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley.

■ Clinton Fireworks and 4th of July Event, 5 p.m., Lakefront Park. Free event. Info: 457-0642.

■ Festival on the Fourth, 4-10 p.m., World’s Fair Park, 1060 World’s Fair Park Drive. Free festival; held rain or shine.

■ Independence Day Concert, 8 p.m., World’s Fair Park.

Performed by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. Free community concert open to the public; no tickets required.

Pianist Taber Gable, now studying at Juilliard, brings his jazz quartet home next week to benefit the Joy of Music School. Also pictured is saxophonist Marquis McGee. Photo submitted Studying with Wynton Marsalis. Ever hear of him?

Not only that, he seems to be a prince of a person.

Graffeo says, “Ever since Taber became a part of the Joy of Music School family, he has distinguished himself as a person of humility, abundant talent and overflowing grace. It has been an unparalleled pleasure to watch and hear his development as a man and as a musician.

“No matter how accomplished he becomes as a musician, he has demonstrated his full development as an accomplished human being through his desire to give back to the teachers and administrators of the Joy of Music School.”

Gable is indeed giving back. Because of his love for and appreciation of the Joy of Music School, he and three of his Juilliard jazz cohorts are in town to perform

a benefit concert.

Gable says, “My motivation was to give back and show appreciation and gratitude to all those who have supported me. In the last five years I haven’t had much time to be home or show the benefits that my schooling has granted me, so I figured it was time. It was also a brief chance for me to get away from the big city and come back home and bring along my musical friends who have become family away from home, and show them my Tennessee home.”

Joining Taber are drummer Jonathan Barber, guitarist Andrew Renfroe and bass player Lesly Valbrun.

The evening’s host will be Hallerin Hilton Hill of Newstalk 98.7 WOKI, and food will be provided by Holly’s Eventful Dining. The event sponsor is Clayton Bank, with additional support

from World Travel.

In case you were wondering, Taber is the first Joy of Music School student to attend Juilliard. He wants everyone to support the school that provided him his foundation, momentum and opportunity so that more and more children can take part and see their lives changed through the art and discipline of music.

But, says Graffeo, “The gratitude runs both ways.

We are honored to have played a role in his growth.”

Juilliard Jazz for Joy takes place at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 9, at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. Tickets range from $25 to $125. Top-level tickets include a private reception afterward with Taber and his friends. Tickets are available at 525-6806 or at http://bit.ly/1GAodFl. Send story suggestions to news@shoppernewsnow.com.

Strippers and sci fi, oh my!

By Betsy Pickle The summer of sequels continues this week, with two biggies hitting local screens today (Wednesday) to get an extra slice of that holiday pie.

Size matters in “Magic Mike XXL.” The R-rated sequel to the pulchritudinous 2012 hit picks up three years after the first. Mike (Channing Tatum) has left the stripper life, but he can’t resist rejoining the Kings of Tampa when they decide to go out with one last big show in Myrtle Beach.

Producers are counting on the same magic as before. The cast also includes Joe Manganiello, Matt Bomer, Adam Rodriguez,

Jada Pinkett Smith, Amber Heard, Donald Glover, Kevin Nash, Elizabeth Banks and Andie MacDowell.

Gregory Jacobs directed.

Expect a lot of “He’s back” jokes to accompany “Terminator Genisys,” a PG-13 reboot of director James Cameron’s 1984 classic. Once again, John Connor (Jason Clarke) sends Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney) back to 1984 to protect Sarah Connor (Emilia Clarke) and save the human race, but when Kyle arrives he discovers the timeline has been fractured. He must depend on unexpected allies, including the Guardian (Arnold Schwarzenegger), to complete his new mission

■ July 4th Celebration and Anvil Shoot, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Museum of Appalachia, 2819 Andersonville Highway, Clinton.

Includes demonstrations, music, food and more. Info: 4947680 or www.museumofappalachia.org.

■ Let Freedom Ring: 4th of July at Marble Springs, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Marble Springs State Historic Site, 1220 W. Gov. John Sevier Highway. Free; donations appreciated. Info: 573-5508, info@marblesprings.net or www.marblesprings.net.

■ Norris Day July 4th Celebration on the Norris Commons.

Presented by the Norris Lions Club. Lots of activities. Barbecue pork and chicken dinner with all the sides served by the Norris Lions Club, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Norris Middle School cafeteria. Info: 368-4884.

■ Rocky Top July 4th Celebration, George Templin Athletic Field. Live music, food, inflatables, games and more. Fireworks, 10 p.m.

■ Sons of the Revolutions Celebration, 10 a.m., James White’s Fort courtyard, 205 E. Hill Ave. Free admission; donations accepted. Info: www.jameswhitesfort.org.

■ The Secret City Excursion Train, Heritage Center, Oak Ridge. Departure times: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Info: www. secretcityrailroad.com or 241-2140.

■ Town of Farragut Independence Day Parade, 9:30 a.m., beginning on Kingston Pike at Lendon Welch Way and continuing to Boring Road.

■ Wine and Canvas – Festival on the 4th Art Walk, 2-8 p.m., World’s Fair Park, 1060 World’s Fair Park Drive. Featuring 30-minute demonstration classes on 8”x10” canvases. Free.

SUNDAY, JULY 5 ■ Native American Flute Circle, 4 p.m., Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave. Everyone welcome. To register: 5774717.

of resetting the future.

Alan Taylor directs the re-envisioned “Genisys,” which also stars J.K. Simmons, Courtney B. Vance and Sandrine Holt.

Opening on Friday at Downtown West is “The Overnight.” Alex (Adam Scott) and Emily (Taylor Schilling) and their son, RJ (R.J. Hermes), are new to Los Angeles, and they’re happy to meet Kurt (Jason Schwartzman) and Charlotte (Judith Godreche) and their son, Max (Max Moritt). But a family play date grows increasingly bizarre as the night wears on.

Patrick Brice wrote and directed the R-rated com- Rome (Jada Pinkett Smith) and Mike (Channing Tatum) get into it as Ken (Matt Bomer), Tarzan edy.

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The kind of story that doesn’t happen very often, but when it does says a lot about the American spirit.

At the age of 11, Taber Gable began studying piano at the Joy of Music School, which provides free music lessons to kids who for various reasons wouldn’t ordinarily be able to have them.

Blessed with natural talent, he practiced diligently.

Along with mastery of the instrument, he garnered respect from staff and colleagues for what the school’s executive director, Frank Graffeo, calls “his work ethic and pursuit of the highest musical goals.” He graduated from West High School and won a full music scholarship to the University of Hartford in Connecticut, graduating in 2014.

And now he’s at Juilliard.

■ Independence Day Concert and Fireworks Show, 7:30 p.m., A.K. Bissell Park, 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge.

Bring lawn chair or blanket. Concert by Oak Ridge Community Band. Free; donations accepted. Info: www.orcb.org or 482-3568.

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Living in ‘Paradise’ Sevier woman enjoying life after new melanoma treatment “I’ve ridden a camel in Morocco, I’ve rappelled in Guam, and I’ve ridden a train in Japan,” Chris Bender says as she sits peacefully in a Sevierville coffee shop.

Bender, 62, has had a lifetime of adventures, but nothing could have prepared her for the ultimate adventure of ghting to live.

Bender has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), cancer and lupus.

The most life-altering battles came with reinforcement from Thompson Cancer Survival Center (TCSC) and oncologist Michelene Liebman, MD. Lingering over a vanilla frappuccino, Bender recounts the story of how her knowledge of MS helped catch cancer in time.

Having temporarily lost her eyesight because of MS in the past, Bender didn’t take it lightly when she suffered intense pain in her right eye while she was at work one night in June of 2012. “I had a really bad headache, and my eye was throbbing,” Bender recalls.

“Most people would have ignored it, but because of my background with MS, the very next morning I called my eye doctor,” Bender says.

The eye doctor referred her to a specialist in Knoxville who performed a variety of tests just two days later. Bender was told there was a protrusion on the back of her right eye, that it was a sign she had cancer somewhere in her body and that she needed to see an oncologist right away.

Bender’s doctor in Sevierville referred her to Thompson Cancer Survival Center and Liebman. Liebman sees patients at TCSC Sevier on a regular basis, in addition to working at TCSC Downtown.

Liebman ordered scans to be performed at LeConte Medical Center and brought Bender into the of ce soon after. “When I walked in she said, ‘We know you have cancer, we just don’t know what kind,’ ” Bender says.

Liebman began to put the call out for other doctors to see Bender and search for the cause. A biopsy on a lung lesion revealed that Bender had stage 4 melanoma.

“That was kind of hard for me to understand,” Bender confesses, “but at that point it had gone to my lungs, it had gone to my

After being diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma, Chris Bender is thankful to Thompson Cancer Survival Center for the specialized treatment that has saved her life and a diagnosis that includes “no evidence of cancer.” brain and it was on my eye.”

There had been no tell-tale moles or mysterious patches on her skin. Bender learned melanoma can arise in places that aren’t so obvious as sun-exposed skin.

Bender says Liebman had made it clear that ghting the cancer would be warfare. It proved to be true, and Liebman was ready to do battle.

She immediately had Bender set up an appointment for brachytherapy on the affected eye. Liebman set her sights on the brain tumors next.

Surviving melanoma Michelene Liebman, MD, says recent years have brought rapid advancements in melanoma treatment. Patients who might not have had hope when they were diagnosed a few years ago now have a ghting chance. Chris Bender is one of them.

“The disease-free survival we have obtained with Christine is almost unprecedented except in some clinical trials Dr. Liebman for stage 4 melanoma,” Liebman says. Yervoy was administered only at initial diagnosis with complete response.

“That means she has not had recurrent disease needing frequent chemotherapy.”

Staging is the extent of involvement of cancer throughout the body, and the stage of the disease directs the treatment recommendations. “Most cases of malignant melanoma are diagnosed at an earlier stage, when surgical excision can be curative,” Liebman explains.

“However, a few patients have metastatic disease at presentation, which means the

cancer has spread to other areas in the body.”

Some patients develop metastases after their initial de nitive treatment.

Bender received immunotheraphy, which uses new drugs like Yervoy (Ipilimumab) to enhance the body’s ability to kill cancer cells by increasing the killing power of the white blood cells.

For some patients, targeted therapies which inhibit cell proliferation are preferred.

“Some melanomas have a particular gene mutation,” Liebman says. “When targeted gene inhibition therapy is used, the result is the killing of the cancer tumor cells.”

“Stage 4 melanoma carries a poor prognosis with few months survival if not treated,” Liebman says. “Increased survival by months to years is quite gratifying and a great milestone in the treatment of this disease.”

Since her initial treatment in 2012, many more immunotherapy drugs have become available for use in metastatic melanoma.

Liebman says these treatments do have side effects, but in general are not as toxic as chemotherapy

A rst MRI had shown three tumors. A new MRI revealed a total of eight. “That’s how fast it was growing,” Bender says.

“We chose to use the Gamma Knife for targeted radiation to the lesions,” says Liebman. The Gamma Knife at Fort Sanders Regional delivers 192 nely focused beams of gamma radiation to small targets inside the brain.

The beams converge at a point to treat the affected tissue, while minimizing the damage to healthy brain tissue. “This spares the patient some of the side effects of radiation,

which may include memory loss and dif culty concentrating,” Liebman says.

Next, Liebman attacked the three lesions on Bender’s lungs. Chemotherapy was started within two weeks of Bender’s rst Gamma Knife procedure.

Liebman recommended the relatively new cancer drug Yervoy (Ipilimumab), and it worked. The cancer stopped spreading and Bender was winning the war.

Then just when it seemed like the worst was over, Bender was diagnosed with lupus. Bender consulted with Liebman and together they determined therapy for the lupus could wait. The best course of action would be to keep focusing solely on cancer treatment.

Bender’s diagnosis today is “no evidence of cancer.” She hasn’t required continuing chemotherapy, which is somewhat astounding for a stage 4 melanoma patient.

Grateful to be alive, Bender gives credit to God and her oncologist. “If I had gone to some other doctor somewhere else, I don’t know that the outcome would have been the same,” Bender says.

This Sevier County cancer survivor praises Liebman for being direct, honest, proactive and because, in Bender’s words, “she doesn’t treat me like I’m just another medical record in her hand.”

Bender is also grateful to her “church family” and her “work family,” who constantly offered support. This was especially important to her since she has no family in East Tennessee.

Bender didn’t escape this war without some battle scars, she’s lost vision in her right eye, and she remains fully aware that cancer could come back with a vengeance at any time. That simply motivates her to make the most of life.

“Every day is special,” Bender says. “Every day is paradise.”

To learn more about cancer diagnosis and treatment at Thompson Cancer Survival Center, visit thompsoncancer.com or call (865)541-1720.

Signs of melanoma Melanoma is more than “just” skin cancer. Left untreated, it can even be deadly.

“And statistics show that melanoma has been rising at an alarming rate in young people ages 18-39,” Liebman says, and she indicates this is likely the result of indoor UV tanning combined with signi cant repetitive outdoor sun exposure.

“Once the damage is done in the skin, the disease process continues for life, and skin cancer can show up at any time,” Liebman says. “It is very important to protect the skin, use sunscreen and check out any lesion on the skin that does not look normal.”

While some melanomas are hidden, melanomas on the skin (cutaneous lesions) are usually visible to the naked eye. If you see a mole or freckle on your skin that seems to be growing or changing, remember the “ABCDE” signs of melanoma: A – It’s asymmetrical, meaning the two sides don’t match up B – A border that’s uneven or irregular C – Dark or black in color D – Large in diameter E – It evolves or changes over time See your doctor if you have concerns and ask for a referral to Thompson Cancer Survival Center if you nd you are in need of an oncologist.

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE: ONCOLOGY Fort Sanders Regional and Thompson Cancer Survival Center provide the region’s most comprehensive cancer care. From diagnosis to treatment to rehabilitation, we offer care options not available anywhere else in our region.

Working together to provide the best patient care that’s Regional Excellence!

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Cell 865-250-8783, Home 865922-8783, Knoxville, TN. 1979 VW Super Beetle Conv., yellow/tan, only 1 owner since brand new, $13,900.

(865)257-3338.

Chevrolet Camaro Convertible 1995, 119k mi, Runs and looks good. $4000. 865-258-0308; 865-680-1210 Ford Mustang 1966 conv., new paint, top, restored, 6 cyl, 200 CI, PS, SS, $15,900.

1940 Ford Coupe Street Rod, all pwr., AC, $32,500.

1950 Ford Sedan Chevy V8, AT, orig. body. $16,500.

(865)809-0021.

Ford Mustang Coupe 1965. V8, AT, new paint, factory whls., red, lots of new parts, exc. cond. $11,500.

(423)8694366.

Impala SS 1996, dual front pwr. frt. seats, fact. radio w/ CD. Console shift, orig. paint & body, 70K mi., 2nd owner 14 yrs. VG cond. Lost storage.

Non-smkr. Asking $7,600.

Call (865)691-2336.

Lincoln Mark III - 1969. 2 dr. hardtop, body good. Mechanics fair. $7999. (865)908-7475.

Mercedes-Benz 280-Class 19701971. I am looking to buy a old Mercedes convertible, Jaguar XKE, or older Porsche.

I am willing to buy a running or not running car. I am a local guy living in Grainger county. If you have one or know of one please call.

99,999 mi., (865)621-4012.

Vehicles Wanted FAST $$ CASH $$ 4 JUNK AUTOS 865-216-5052 865-856-8106 JUNK CAR MAFIA Buying junk vehicles any condition.

865-455-7415

Recreation

Boats/Motors/Marine - 2009 175S Bayliner io 3.0 merc ski boat with Trailer, break away tounge and bimini top AM/FM 4 speaker radio in great condition mainly fresh water use, use in the ocean 3 times , good boat for first time boat owner comes with boat cover and ties downs, (423)420-6354.

2014 Lowe 1650 boat w/matching trilr. 60/40 Mercury Jet 4/ stroke, Minnkota Edge trolling mtr, Lowance loc., like new $11,500. (423)273-3040.

Chris Craft 1974 45’ twin Detroits, low hours, uptown liveaboard, $59,900. Lease $650 mo. (865) 414-3321 Stratus 1995 Bass Boat 150 Johnson, match. trlr, lots extras. 2 fish loc. extra clean. $8500. (423)273-3040 Triton 2000, 21’ - fully equipped, fish finder, depth sounder, GPS, tandem trailer, 225 HP mtr., exc. cond, gar. kept, 1 owner $18,000.

(865)966-2527. ventura 1996 Regal Ventura SE, 27’, w/tandem trlr, low hrs, all tops. IMMACULATE $10,500. (865)719-4295 Want to live on the lake? Selling a 1994 80 foot Somerset Houseboat. Three bedroom 2 bath. It has an aluminum bottom with two 350 Chevrolet Engines. Comes complete with shore power. Located on the beautiful Fontana Lake in North Carolina. $155,000.00 firm. Please call (865)4141099.

Campers & RV’s 06 Montana Mountaineer 297RKS 5th wheel. Call (865)938-1169 for more info and pictures. $15,500.

(865)938-1169.

Campers & RV’s Shasta 25’ 2015 Travel Trailer, 1 slide out, qn. bed & bunks, perfect family camper, $15,900 obo. (715)218-7103.

Trailer Runner Camper 2007 27’, full BA, bunk beds, queen bed, 12’ slide out, new tires & clean. Asking $11,000. 865680-1210.

Motorcycles/Mopeds 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Classic Limited. Color: Light and Dark Candy Root Beer.

Painted inner fairing. 12,200 Miles. 103 Engine with Stage 1 Kit. New premium tires.

Extra Chrome, perfect condition. $17,900.

Call (865) 694-9946.

2012 CVO Streetglide is a high performance bagger with a fork mounted bat-wing fairing. It has the enhanced audio performance 2 amp - 8 speaker system in the fairing, fairing lower, and saddlebags. Custom high impact paint with graphics and big custom wheels. Screaming Eagle twin cam 110 engine, 6 speed, Ipod port, anti lock brakes, alarm system, LED headlamp, Rinehart exhaust, plus many other extras.

Must see, serious inquiries only 865-209-7636.

Harley Davidson 2006 Deluxe FLSTNI, Vance Hines pipes, windshield, lady rider, serviced regularly, never wrecked, gar. kept & covered, 4875 mi. Like new. $11,500. 7:30a-5p (865)7195000.

Harley Davidson 2009 - Ultra Classic, FLHTCU 1 owner, exc. cond. Gar. kept. Black pearl. Highly accessorized.

103 CI, fully serviced. Factory security syst. 10,281 mi. Interested callers only. $17,400. Can send pictures (865)274-0007.

Harley Davidson 2013 Ultra Classic, black, 5K mi, $18,000.

(865)257-3338.

Harley Road King Classic 2009, 1 owner, garage kept.

Only 943 mi. Sev. add ons.

Title in hand. Must see. $17,850. (865)809-0405.

HD Softail FXST. NEW PRICE. If you’re looking for a pure adrenaline rush this is your bike. Custom and performance additions included.

Notice the custom HD wheels, removable windshield, V and H pipes. Garage kept, clean title, never wrecked, papers, saddle bags. I just need to sell some toys. Call or tex Richard 865-385-5063 (865)385-5063.

Off Road Vehicles

Must sell Due To Health Issues.

2003 Cedar Creek 5th wheel in very good cond. 36’, 3 slide outs, queen bdrm, sleeper sofa & 2 recliners, full bath w/shower, W/D conn, fully equip. kit., C H/A, day/night pleated shades throughout, wired for gen. (no gen.), full sz cover, $14,000 obo. Larry 865-389-8093.

NEW & PRE-OWNED SUMMER clearance Sale aLL 2015 MODELS must go!!!!

Check Us Out At Northgaterv.com or call 865-681-3030

Adult Care/Services

EXP’D CAREGIVER AVAILABLE

to provide care for your elderly loved ones. 20+ years experience, references on request.

Available immediately including nights and weekends! Call (865)660-4327

IN-HOME PATIENT CARE

available. Can also run errands and do light housekeeping.

(865)259-7723

FANNON FENCING

Hankins

Tree Service

Owner Operator

Roger Hankins 497-3797 Pruning • Logging Bush Hogging Stump Removal Insured

HOMETOWN AIR “Back to the basics”

Lennox 17.00 S.E.E.R Heat Pump 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

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.

Will clean front & back, $20 & up. Quality work, guaranteed.

(865)288-0556

Landscaping/Lawn Service

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.

Plumbing

DAVID HELTON

Jobs Driver/Transport DRIVERS - Company & O/Op’s: Get Home More-Spend Time with Family & Friends! Dedicated Lanes!

Pay and Benefits YOU Deserve!

855-582-2265

DRIVERS: - Drivers OTR: Make 60k+ per year! O/O’s make $180k+ per year! Home Weekly. Mileage, Drop Pay. CDL-A, 1yr exp. Lee: 800-7536420 x0 (817)462-0798 DRIVERS: - Quality Home time!

Earn over $1250+ per wk. + Monthly Bonuses! Excellent Benefits. No-Touch! CDL-A 1yr exp. 855-454-0392 DRIVERS: Dedicated Lane No-Touch Openings! $3000 Sign-On Bonus!

Excellent Comprehensive Benefits! Class-A CDL 18, months exp. Call Penske Logistics: 855-582-2032

Healthcare

FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES

EDWARDS TREE SERVICE

Want to Buy Standing Timber, Hardwood and Pine. Call 865-982-2606 or 865-382-7529.

Pets

Merchandise

Interior Pruning, Complete Removal, Power Stump Grinding

Antiques

Insured • Free Estimates

WANTED Military antiques and collectibles 865-368-0682

922-0645 Breeden's Tree Service Aerial bucket truck Stump grinding Brush chipper Bush hogging Trimming & removing

Appliances GOOD AS NEW APPLIANCES 90 Day Warranty 865-851-9053 2001 E. Magnolia Ave.

Arts & Crafts Skutt clam shell glass kiln everything you need to start glass fusing. Glass saw, Sink to tray molds, 5 shelves, lots of 90coe bullseye glass, over 1500. In dichroic Glass alone.

Over 12,000. Retail. /4300. Or best offter (865)475-1976

865-219-9505

TREE WORK

AND POWER STUMP GRINDER Free est, 50 yrs exp!

Call (865)804-1034

Garage Sales North 3-FAMILY SALE - Thurs 7/2 - Sat 7/4, 7am-7pm. 3115 Marlow Drive, Fountain City between Central Baptist and Ftn City library.

ESTATE SALE - Thurs July 2 - Sat July 4, 8am-? at 7121 8422 Greenwell Rd. Tipton Lane.

HUGE SALE - July 2 & 3, 8am - 5 pm, July 4, 8am-? at 7628 E. Ogg Rd. off Emory Rd in Halls. Antiques, estate items, paintings, futon, clothes: women’s 4-16, men’s M-XL, teen girls & teen boys, HH items. No early sales.

Auctions JD’s AUCTIONS Wednesday 7:00 pm (blow out): General Merchandise Saturday 6pm: Antiques, Collectibles, Coins, Advertising, primitives, furniture & more.

Call us today! Now taking consignments (865)321-9111 4430-B Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, TN 37921 www.jdsauctions.com TFL# 5984 TAL # 6826

Building Materials 100 pcs. of Alumagal Roofing & Siding. 20’Lx3’W. 15 pcs. comm. guttering, 4x5” w/fittings; 35 pcs. of 12’x3’ wide skylights, 20 pcs. 11’x3’ acrylic sidelight panels (865)803-3633

Cemetery Lots 2 lots - Highland Memorial, value $2500 each. Sell $1300 each. 865-414-4615

Farmer’s Mkt/ Trading Post Farm Buildings BARNS - SHEDS GARAGES - CARPORTS PATIO COVERS BUILT ON YOUR PROPERTY FREE ESTIMATES! Millen Garage Builders 865-679-5330

PLUMBING CO.

4 Cemetery Lots, Highland Memorial. Valued at $2,800. each. Asking $1,000 ea.

Negotiable. (865)934-9323 Greenwood Cemetery - space, section 5, lot 39, space #4, $2500. Call (865)933-3685 Highland - Highland Memorial, Gospels Sec. 2 lots side by side, $1200 each. 904-5403836 TWO ADULT INTERMENT SPACES - in Oak Ridge Memorial Park with lawn crypts. Located in the Garden of Love.

Valued at $4300, for sale at $3800. Call (865)925-1848

All Types of Residential & Commercial Plumbing

MASTER PLUMBER

WOODLAWN CEMETERY - plots in Section 264-E. Five plots, $1500/ea. Call (423)413-7280

40 Years Experience Licensed & Bonded

922-8728 257-3193

Wanted to Buy want to buy standing hardwood or pine in Blount & surrounding counties. By acre.

Min. 5. (865) 206-7889

Free Pets

Free estimates

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

*Wood & Vinyl plank *Barbed wire *Hi-tensile electric *Woven wire, *Privacy fencing, etc.

FREE KITTENS! - Eight lovable kittens available and ready for a home! Brindle in color.

Call 603-3073.

Licensed and insured Over 30 yrs. experience

HAROLD’S GUTTER SERVICE

GOAD MOTORSPORTS East Tennessee’s largest CFMOTO DEALER 138 Sky View Drive, Helenwood, TN Call 423-663-8500 www.goadmotorsports.com

924-7536

Contractors/Builders

HANDYMAN

Save some of your hardearned money without sacrificing speed or quality.

Will beat written estimates w/ comparable credentials.

All types of Tree Care and Stump Removal

Workers Comp Liability

LICENSED GENERAL CONTRACTOR

and Pole Barn.

Mixed grass hay tight 4x4 rolls.

Cut 5/25/15, $25, can deliver.

Call (865)216-5387.

FREE ESTIMATES • LIFETIME EXPERIENCE

LOCAL CALL

We build all types of Farm Fencing

(423)200-6600

Blank’s Tree Work

CARPENTRY, PLUMPING, painting, siding. Free est. 30+ yrs exp!

(865)607-2227

WORK HARD, PLAY HARDER!

Farm Products

Air Cond/Heating

Home Maint./Repair

2006 33’ 5th wheel, Very nice condition. $15,000 obo.

(865) 755-9274

Motor Home 35’ Damon Intruder, V10 eng., very low mi, 2 slide outs, new tires & batteries, $27,000. (865) 983-6541.

Services Offered

2011 Honda Scooter - 125 cc., fuel inj. Pearl white.

Low miles. Like new. $2000.

(865)567-4671.

1993 Escaper - 32’ sleeps 6, 1 super slide out, very good shape. $7400. 865)216-5387.

2007 Fleetwood popup, king beds, air, furnace, awning, $6500.

(423)869-4529.

2007 Four Winds Majestic 28A, 132K mi, E450, new refrig & shower, transferable warranties, Garmin backup camera, exc. tires, stored indoors over winter, in Crossville. $27,000. Cell 941-916-2365; mu1960@aol.com 2007 Winnebago Aspect 26A Slide-Out Full Body Paint Class B+,*** Ford E-450 Chassis, 305hp Triton V-10, 5 Speed Automatic Transmission with Tow/Haul Mode(Grade Brake), Onan 4kw MicroQuiet Generator,Rear Corner Bed, Private Bath, Norcold 2 Door Fridge, Nice Kitchen with Gas and Electric Ovens, Living Room Slide-Out with Wrap-Around Horseshoe Conver tible Booth Dinette, Freestanding Swivel Lounge Chair, Dual Pane Windows, Day/Nite Shades Throughout, TileLike Flooring Though Entry, Kitchen and Bath Areas, 32” HD LED Flatscreen TV, DVD, Inverter, CD/Satellite Stereo, Power Windows, Locks and Mirrors, Driver and Passenger Airbags, Large Patio Awning with Alumiguard, Basement Storage, Outside Entertainment Center with CD Stereo and TV Hookups, Electronic Jacks, 15,500 original miles, always garaged. $46,500. CAll 865 609 0002 or 865 405 3810.

Tree Services

Automobiles for Sale

Automobiles for Sale

Wheels/Recreation Pick up your copy of the

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Wednesday!

Healthcare

Union County Health Department seeking a full time Public Health Educator for Union & Claiborne Counties

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'12 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL, leather, moon roof, low miles! R1752...................................$17,550 '13 Lincoln MKZ, Leather, panoramic roof, nav, fully loaded! R1770 ................................ $28,880 '15 Ford Explorer, Limited, 1-owner, all the options, save 1,000's from new $$$! R1754$35,500 '14 Ford Fusion Titanium, Leather, roof, loaded!!! R1709 ..........................................$22,995 Price includes $399 dock fee. Plus tax, tag & title WAC. Dealer retains all rebates. Restrictions may apply. See dealer for details.

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HALLS/FOUNTAIN CITY Shopper news • JULY 1, 2015 • B-3

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THROUGH TUESDAY, JULY 7 Enrollment open for foster parenting classes to be held 5:30-8:30 p.m. each Tuesday beginning July 7 for eight weeks. The classes will be conducted by Camelot in the LaFollette office, 240 W. Central Ave. Info/to enroll: Susan Sharp, 423-566-2451 or ssharp@ camelotcare.com.

THROUGH THURSDAY, OCT. 22 Tickets on sale for “The Music and the Memories” show featuring Pat Boone backed by Knoxville swing orchestra The Streamliners, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, Oak Ridge Performing Arts Center, Oak Ridge High School, 1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike. Proceeds go the Oak Ridge High School music department. Info/ tickets: www.KnoxvilleTickets.com or 656-4444.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Sponsored by the Oak Ridge Folk Dancers.

First visit free. No partner or dance experience required. Adults and children accompanied by an adult welcome. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; www. oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook.

THURSDAY, JULY 2 Arts and Crafts with Anna Hughes, 4 p.m., Mascot Branch Library, 1927 Library Road. Info: 933-2620.

Happy Travelers Gathering/Luncheon, 11 a.m., North Acres Baptist Church, 5803 Millertown Pike. Music provided by Mavis and Paul Hughes with Joyful Sound. Free; $7 donation suggested. Info: Derrell Frye, 938-8884.

MONDAY, JULY 6

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 10-12

American Legion meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 3875522.

Mighty Musical Monday with O’Connor Senior Singers, noon, Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Lunch of sandwich, chips and a dessert, $5, in the lobby while supplies last. Program is free. Info: 684-1200.

“The Spitfire Grill,” a soulful and inspiring musical presented by The WordPlayers, Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay St. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: wordplayers.org, knoxbijou.com, 684-1200 and at the door.

MONDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 6-10

East Tennessee Creative Writers Alliance, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

Happy Travelers trip: “Southern Fried Nuptials” at the Barter Theatre. Cost: $55; includes transportation and ticket. Info/registration: Derrell Frye, 938-8884.

Hard Knox Roller Girls Home Team Championships, 5-7 p.m., Civic Coliseum, 500 Howard Baker Ave. Tickets: Coliseum box office, team members and team website. Info: www.hardknoxrollergirls.com; on Facebook.

Saturday Stories and Songs: Faye Wooden, 11 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info: 947-6210.

Saturday Stories and Songs: Georgi Schmitt, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

Etiquette classes, 4-5:15 p.m., Imagination Forest, 7613 Blueberry Road. Hosted by the Cardinal School of Etiquette for ages 6-12. Cost: $125. Info/registration: 312-2371 or alwhite07@comcast.net.

TUESDAY, JULY 7 Drum-Making Workshop, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., East Tennessee Technology Access Center, 116 Childress St. For teens and adults with and without disabilities. Info: Lorrie or Shaynie, 219-0130.

Happy Travelers trip: “Singin’ in the Rain” at Cumberland County Playhouse with lunch at Cumberland Mountain State Park. Cost: $55 inclusive. Info/ registration: Derrell Frye, 938-8884.

SUNDAY, JULY 12

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 Afternoon LEGO Club, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. For kids in first through fifth grades. Info: 525-5431.

Computer Workshop: Introducing the Computer, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info/registration: 525-5431.

International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Sponsored by the Oak Ridge Folk Dancers. First visit free. No partner or dance experience required.

Adults and children accompanied by an adult welcome.

Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; www.oakridgefolkdancers. org; on Facebook.

THURSDAY, JULY 9

The Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., 1009 Main St., Maynardville. Fresh produce, meat, plants, cut flowers, artists and craftsmen. “First Friday” celebration includes live music, cooking demonstrations, children’s activities, featured agribusinesses and more. New vendors welcome. Info: 992-8038.

Halls Book Club: “Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania” by Erik Larson, 1 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552.

Living with Diabetes: Putting the Pieces Together, 2-4 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

Magician Michael Messing, 4 p.m., Mascot Branch Library, 1927 Library Road. Info: 933-2620.

Teen Write-In and Launch Party, 6-7:30 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784.

SATURDAY, JULY 4

FRIDAY, JULY 10

Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town Petsmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road.

Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee.

Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org.

Premiere of “200 Years of Volunteers,” 7 p.m., East Tennessee PBS. Documentary highlights the events, men and women that earned the state its nickname from the Revolutionary War Battle of Kings Mountain to the modern battlefields of today.

Young-Williams Animal Center adoption special, noon-4 p.m., adoption fees for cats and dogs 4 years and older will be just $4. Available at YoungWilliams Animal Center, 3201 Division St., and the Young-Williams Animal Village, 6400 Kingston Pike.

Info: www.young-williams.org.

Deadline to register for the hands-on spinning workshop to be held Saturday, July 18, at Marble Springs State Historic Site, 1220 W. Gov. John Sevier Highway.

Cost: $25. Learn how to wash wool, card wool and spin wool using a drop spindle. Info/registration: 573-5508 or info@marblesprings.net.

Free Movie in the Park at Luttrell City Park.

Movie: “Freaky Friday” starts at dusk. Bring blanket or chairs. Sponsored by Luttrell Seniors. Info: 992-0678.

Magician Michael Messing, 2 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

The Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., 1009 Main St., Maynardville. Fresh produce, meat, plants, cut flowers, artists and craftsmen. New vendors welcome. Info: 992-8038.

FRIDAY, JULY 3

Wanted Merchandise Exercise Equipment TREADMILL AND STATIONARY BIKE - Lifestyler 2800 treadmill, auto incline, like new, $200. Airciser stationary bike, like new, $100. 922-9267 or 604-0068.

Furniture ENGLANDER COUCH & LOVESEAT - @ one yr old, cream with flowers. Paid $1800, asking $500 obo. Call (865)696-6611.

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

Financial Business Opportunities Gas Station & Convenience Store LEASE. 9233 Westland Dr. next to Gettysvue Country Club.

Branded Shell. 865-560-9989.

Household Goods NEW 40-GAL RHEEM - water heater; washer/dryer; 110 air conditioner, box spring & mattress; love seat; antique pump organ; push mower.

Call (865)688-2509

Lawn & Garden Murray 40” riding mower - & Troybilt Straight shaft 4 cycle line trimmer. $750. Exc. cond.

(865)548-8280

Med Equip & Supplies SELL IT IN THE ACTION ADS! - Got extra stuff? Call us at (865)922-4136

Merchandise - Misc.

Free Coffee - Over 1 billion samples given away since 2008. Free coffee samples at www.sendthecoffee.com (314)898-8189

Musical Baby Grand Piano, Zimmermann Baby Grand, $4000 obo.

Call (865)430-3314

Real Estate Sales Condos-Unfurn For Sale By Owner - 3915 Cherokee Woods Way, 2BR, The Woodlands in Knoxville.

Luxury College Living. Gated Community.

Townhome, 2 story, 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath Only one mile from UT campus. Great Investment.

Owner occupied and immaculate condition. New carpet and paint. Pools, shuttle, clubhouse and many more amenities. $124,900 Please call 865-337-7724 for showing. (865)337-7724 Woodlands of Knoxville Condo For Sale - 1105 Tree Top Way #1731, 3BR, CONDO FOR SALE!! Beautiful Three bedroom, 3 full bath condo in excellent condition. Located in Woodlands of Knoxville gated community with pool. Need to sell immediately, and at a ridiculously low unbelievable price!

Call 706-463-0040 or (706)463-2377.

For Sale By Owner 11 Acres East Roane Co Mossy Creek Dr, 0BR, 11 acres east of Kingston Tn on Mossy Creek Dr. Located in an area of nice homes aprox 4 miles from I-40 exit 356B. City water is available. Property is heavily wooded with view of valley below. 865376-5855 cell: 865-603-1365 (865)376-5855 3 BR 2 BA ranch, Bearden, fence, 2 car gar., hdwd floors, new roof. $185,000.

865-691-2650 Beautifully updated home in Cottage Creek (Farragut) - 11511 Cottage Creek Lane, (across from Farragut library), 5BR, 3-Story (furnished basement) on Cul-desac includes 3 car attached garage with large covered front porch. Home includes 2 fireplaces, large kitchen with 42 glass front cabinets, and granite counter tops. Lots of crown molding. Buyer agent welcome. (865)803-5427

Lots/Acreage for Sale Lots for sale 3 to 50 acres.

18 minutes west of Knoxville. $6000 per acre and up.

(408)829-7398

WWE LIVE SummerSlam Heatwave Tour, 7 p.m., Civic Coliseum, 500 Howard Baker Ave. Info/tickets: www.knoxvillecoliseum.com or 215-8999.

MONDAY, JULY 13 Coffee, Donuts and a Movie: “Fury,” 10:30 a.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway.

Rated R; 134 minutes. Info: 525-5431.

MONDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 13-17 Etiquette classes, 4-5:15 p.m., Imagination Forest, 7613 Blueberry Road. Hosted by the Cardinal School of Etiquette for ages 12-17. Cost: $125. Info/registration: 312-2371 or alwhite07@comcast.net.

“Pottery for Kids,” 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for rising third-fifth grade and 1:30-4:30 p.m. for rising sixtheighth grade, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Nancy Adams. Registration deadline: July 3. Info/registration: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

MONDAY-SATURDAY, JULY 13-18 Anderson County Fair, 5 p.m., Anderson County Fair Grounds, 218 Nave St., Clinton. Admission: $5; kids 6 and under free. Info: www.andersoncountyfairtn.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 16

Lake Property Lake Lot - Main Channel $149,900 - 242 Pin Oak Drive Lot # 33, 0BR, Lake Property -Below Assessed value of $160,000 Investment Property or Build Lake HouseMain Channel - approx. 1 acre Dock PermitLocated 7 miles from Midtown Exit from I40 HighwayContact Marlene Sumner 865 898-8327, bmsumner1@yahoo.com .

(865)898-8327.

SATURDAY, JULY 11

Real Estate Rentals Apartments - Unfurn.

1 & 2 BR Powell Special 1/2 Rent NOW. Beautiful. No pet fee. Water pd. No Cr. ck. $520 mo. 384-1099; 938-6424.

1,2,3 BR $355 - $460/mo.

GREAT VALUE

“Attracting the Good Guys with Herbs,” 3:154:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by an Extension Master Gardener. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892.

Writing workshop, 6-8 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris.

Instructor: Kathleen Fearing. Registration deadline: July 10. Info/registration: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

FRIDAY, JULY 17 The Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., 1009 Main St., Maynardville. Fresh produce, meat, plants, cut flowers, artists and craftsmen. New vendors welcome. Info: 992-8038.

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Memories of music and mayhem Lucas Richman leads the KSO in the “1812 Overture,” accompanied by spectacular fireworks.

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By Carol Shane When Knoxville Symphony Orchestra members start reminiscing about past Fourth of July concerts, you never know what you’re going to hear. Collapsed stage rigging, fussy newborn twins, show-stealing wildlife, expensive instruments that

dislike the humidity as much as humans do – all these topics and more will be mentioned.

As for the babies, well, they weren’t actually part of the show. “I remember bringing my newborn twins to the concert, but we could only make it out of the house with them in time

for the ‘1812 Overture,’” says flutist Jill Bartine of one year when she didn’t play because she’d just had the boys, now 11.

“I held their ears as they slept through the fireworks.”

Most KSO members mention that beloved Tchaikovsky piece when they’re reminiscing.

“Since I’m a cellist, I love that big cello choir at the beginning of ‘1812,’” says Stacy Nickell Miller, who’s been with the orchestra since 1998. “Hey!” says violist Eunsoon Corliss, who’s coming up on her 30th season, “there are violas in there, too, y’know!”

Both agree that they love “how the piece builds in anticipation of the cannon fire (provided in this case by a very loud bass drum), culminating in a spectacular display of fireworks that will give you chills every time,” in Miller’s words.

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costume Kirk [Trevor] wore,” says cellist Alice Stuart, and many others agree. Trevor, KSO conductor from 1985 through 2003, was well-known for his good-natured willingness to try anything for the sake of entertainment. He did indeed wear those flashy duds. “As goofy as it sounds,” says bassist Daniel Thompson, “I like how Kirk always seemed to get into the spirit of things.”

Then there are the disasters.

“One of the July concerts was so humid that my fingerboard fell off,” remembers Corliss. Fortunately, she had an extra viola tucked away (doesn’t everyone?) so she used that one instead.

“My bow strings go flaccid,” violinist Elizabeth Farr commiserates.

Farr is a multi-instrumentalist, and one year she played harp on the concert. “We had to evacuate the stage – I think it was in 2012 – because of a potential hurricane,” she says. Orchestra members were led downstairs to wait in the parking garage. Farr, worried about her instrument blowing over, laid the harp on its side. By the time she got it into a safe position, she was too late to get to the parking garage and the overhead stage rigging was being lowered to cover the stage. So Farr did the only thing possible – she lay down beside the harp and calmly waited out the crisis.

Who says musicians aren’t practical?

Cellist Andy Bryenton chimes in, “I remember one year during the fireworks at the end, a shell went astray and came shooting through the crowd. It seriously looked like a scene from a Godzilla movie – people rushing around, heading for cover, etc. Does that ring a bell with anyone?”

“Yes, I remember that,” says Farr. “And also the tree that caught fire near the power station.”

KSO members appreciate cold bottled water at rehearsal on a hot day. Violinist Ilia Steinschneider, born in Russia and now a U.S. citizen, joins violinist Elizabeth Farr, keyboardist Carol Shane, trumpeter Cathy Leach, and percussionists Bob Adamcik and Scott Eddlemon.

for me to play before it is live-broadcast on TV, with me and Sande [MacMorran, the KSO’s principal tubist] at the front of the stage.”

Such an instrument was eventually found – the piccolo player for the Oak Ridge Symphony had one. “Bless her heart, as we say down here in the South,” says D’Andrea.

She remembers another rehearsal where the flute solo – representing birdsong – from Rossini’s “William Tell Overture” was being rehearsed. “There were birds up in the rafters,” says D’Andrea. “Just as the flute solo began, the birds started singing like crazy back and forth. They were so loud because they were at the top of the shell so they were drowning out the flute solo. Everyone started to crack up.” Eventually the soloist had to stop, saying, “Okay, I give up – I can’t compete with that!”

Violist Katy Gawne says, “My favorite memory was when we were in rehearsal with Kirk. It was starting to storm and it thundered exactly as he gave a downbeat.”

On one point all orchestra members agree. The high point of the show is the “Salute to the Armed Forces” in which veterans of each branch of the service are asked to stand as they hear their anthem. “I get a little emotional,” says Dan Thompson. “I think that piece kind of makes the French hornist Jeffery Whaley, concertmaster Gabriel Lefkow- show.”

Elizabeth Farr likes “watching everybody stand up. In itz and cellist Andy Bryenton are all smiles at Festival on the the past we had several orchestra members who would Fourth. stand up.” Age and time have winnowed those down, but Farr’s husband, John, was at one time a hornist with the Some memorable moments happened in rehearsal.

Piccolo player Cynthia D’Andrea was featured as a solo- KSO and she remembers him standing. “Now, when I hear ist one year. “We did ‘The Elephant and the Fly’ for piccolo the Air Force anthem, I want to stand up on his behalf.”

All enjoy looking out over the sea of faces and seeing and tuba,” she says. “First rehearsal, the tuba starts – I come in as the fly – wrong key? What the? I am playing all members of many different races and nationalities.

Corliss, born in Korea and a naturalized U.S. citizen the right notes as they are printed.” Turns out the piece was written for D-flat piccolo instead of the standard C instru- since 1987, puts it in a nutshell. “I feel as patriotic as the ment. “We have less than 24 hours to find a D-flat piccolo people who were born here.”

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Dr. Tom Kim (standing) spends time with the family of the late Jake Huffaker. Seated are Huffaker’s daughter, Vickie Walter; his wife, Betty Huffaker; and another daughter, Debbie Stretcher.

Veterans Mose Lobetti, Fred Fogarty, Buddy Wallace and Tom Mercer. Wallace, a Vietnam War Mr. Huffaker had been a patient of Dr. Kim, who asked the family if they would allow him to wear veteran, said he attended the event because he wanted “to honor our heroes.” The others at his the uniform Huffaker had worn in Korea to this year’s reunion. Betty Huffaker said her husband table all fought in the Korean War. “didn’t miss any of these reunions for many years.”

Korean War veterans tell their stories

54,000 in all. Another 103,000 were

By Anne Hart Many of their stories were heartbreak- wounded, 8,000 are still listed as missing ing. And in the telling, occasionally a voice in action and 4,000 were held as prisoners would break and tears would come and of war until the war ended.

Davis said, “This is a time for rememberthere would be a pause before the speaker ing the past and celebrating the present,” could begin again.

Some arrived in wheel chairs, others on and then added with his huge trademark walkers, still others surprisingly spry con- grin, “Seeing this big crowd puts a smile on my face that an undertaker couldn’t take sidering their age.

A few needed help in standing to take off.”

And then the stories began. the microphone from the master of ceremoMany mentioned the terrible cold they nies, local TV personality Gary Loe, who moved gently through the crowd of several hundred that packed Buddy’s Banquet Hall, giving everyone who wanted to speak the opportunity to do so.

The occasion marked the 65th anniversary of the invasion of South Korea by North Korea on June 25, 1950 – a war that the United States quickly entered – and the story tellers included both the American soldiers who fought in that war and natives of South Korea who now make Knoxville their home.

The annual reunion was started by former Knox- Master of ceremonies Gary Loe visits with Korea natives Young ville City Council member Ae-Kim, president of the Knoxville Area Korean American SociRex Davis, who had only ety and owner of the Oriental Supermarket on Sutherland Avthree other veterans at his enue, and Soo Cha, an internationally known artist who owns home for that first reunion, Gallery Provence in The Orangery. where war experiences were shared. The reunion has grown dramatically since then, and it’s no endured while fighting – temperatures 20, 30 and 40 degrees below zero. wonder why.

One veteran told of being assigned to These old soldiers are the real thing. The stories they tell are true. These men lived pick up the bodies of American soldiers from the battlefield – bodies that the entheir stories.

They were young men when they went emy had wired to explode when moved.

Dick Whitson, who fought at Pork Chop to war – many just teenagers. Some volunteered, others were drafted, but the one Hill, proposed a toast “to those guys who thing they have in common is pride – that didn’t get to grow up and be old men.”

Jim Coffin said his last view of Korea was they fought and saved South Korea from a “horizontal.” He was hit by a grenade while horrible fate and then came safely home.

And they remember the friends they on a stretcher being carried to a helicopter. fought alongside who didn’t return – some But it wasn’t all gloom and doom.

Rex Davis (center), who organized the Korean War veterans reunion, was joined by Bruce Farr (left) and Joe Sutter, a retired Air Force colonel who volunteers with HonorAir Knoxville. Photos

by Anne Hart

The appreciation voiced by the native Koreans in the audience was overwhelming.

Dr. Kenneth Kim, president of New Hope Mission, said, “Because of your sacrifice, our two countries are now the closest of allies and South Korea is now a highly in-

dustrialized nation. You were there for our country. ... We will never forget.

“Thank you for protecting our country and defending our way of life. We cannot thank you enough for protecting the freedoms we all hold so dear.”

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By Carol Shane Maestro James Fellenbaum, resident conductor of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, is looking forward to leading the musical portion of this year’s Festival on the Fourth.

“I really do love the atmosphere of the Fourth in World’s Fair Park. I’ve enjoyed watching my wife play trumpet with the KSO over the years, and seeing my colleagues in action. It’s just a really fun and enjoyable evening!”

Sarah Chumney Fellenbaum will indeed be playing her bright, brassy horn, while the couple’s four-year-old daughter, Kiri, will undoubtedly be running to and fro down front in her go-to fairy princess costume. Kiri loves those sparkles and ruffles. “She’s definitely a girly girl,” says her mom, “though the dress will depend on the weather.”

Festival on the Fourth is Knoxville’s biggest, rowdiest Fourth of July party, and the event is capped off, starting at 8 p.m., with the KSO concert followed by fireworks. The pyrotechnics start during the last piece on the program, which is Tchaikovsky’s famous “1812 Overture.”

Though he’s been the KSO’s resident conductor since January 2008, this is Fellenbaum’s first time leading the orchestra in the World’s Fair Park patriotic celebration. He’s had plenty of other times on the podium, though.

“What I’ve enjoyed most about the position is being involved – either as a conductor or as an assistant/observer – with the numerous varieties of concerts and projects since joining the KSO. So many different kinds of musician experiences over the years!” Those experiences include dressing up as a superhero and a game show host during the KSO’s popular Young People’s Concerts. Fellenbaum is known for his commitment to the performance.

Speaking of the selections he has planned, the maestro says, “Many of the show’s aspects – patriotic music, popular tunes, movie/Broadway music – will be similar to what we’ve usually done, but I’ve programmed music that I’ve enjoyed in the past, so the crowd will know the types of music I like in these concerts. I’m sure the audience will find it enjoyable as well on this particular evening.

“There are a couple of John Williams

pieces, including ‘Star Wars’ – both as a tribute and as a preview to the upcoming Episode VII this December – and I’m looking forward to leading ‘Let it Go’ from ‘Frozen,’ which I was delighted to program for my daughter, as well as the ‘1812 Overture.’”

Fellenbaum, who is also UT’s director of orchestras, lives in West Knoxville with his family, including three cats: Scherzo, Pirate and Thomas. He says the family’s favorite thing to do by far is “stay home and hang out together.” But mom and dad also love to take little Kiri out to dinner, parks and farmers markets. The threesome recently went to Atlanta to visit IKEA for the first time. Those familiar with the popular store, which was born in 1920s Scandinavia, know that the layout is fun, idiomatic and very imaginative. It’s almost like a fun park in itself.

Later in the summer the Fellenbaums will be traveling to visit extended family, and James will be conducting at the New York Summer Music Festival in Oneonta, N.Y. But for now he’s looking forward to the Festival on the Fourth, which will also fea-

Conductor James Fellenbaum is excited to lead the KSO for the Festival on the Fourth. Photo submitted

ture popular local singer/actor Katy Wolfe, known for her Clarence Brown Theatre appearances and her leadership of the “Sound Company Children’s Choir.”

“I’m just looking forward to the whole concert,” says the maestro. “Everybody come on out!”

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