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Urban gardens The city of Knoxville is ready to propose changes in the zoning ordinance that will make it easier for individuals and community groups to establish gardens on privately held land. Anyone interested in community gardens, urban agriculture or sales of produce from these gardens is invited to meet 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, July 14, at Cansler Family YMCA, 616 Jessamine St. Info: 215-2065.

IN THIS ISSUE New greens for Whittle Springs After a chemical treatment apparently damaged the greens at the city-owned Whittle Springs Golf Course, the city and its golf course management contractor will replace all 18 putting surfaces. Whittle Springs Golf Course averages 28,000 rounds of golf a year. Rates for an 18-hole game range from $7 to $29, depending on age, time of day and whether a player walks or rides a cart..

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Payouts to paramours It is not often a serious candidate for the U.S. Senate has in his past a state Supreme Court decision that delves into his personal life, thereby making it public. But such is the case with Gordon Ball, a wealthy Knoxville attorney and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate in the Aug. 7 primary.

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McIntyre’s mojo melting away It started as Alice’s Restaurant. Superintendent James McIntyre could get anything he wanted at any time, generally by an 8-1 vote. But now McIntyre’s board majority is melting, and neither his contract nor his long-range plan nor the August election will save him. He’s done. Alice isn’t cooking here anymore.

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Clayton Park: What might have been By Betty Bean Back in 2009, Knox County commissioned landscape architect Mike Fowler (a founding principal of Ross/Fowler P.C.) to draw up a master plan for Clayton Park. Halls residents had raised money to buy 11 acres on Norris Freeway and deeded the land to Knox County. Fowler conducted community meetings, took suggestions and came up with a plan for a passive park that transformed the site’s challenges into assets. “The master plan prepared by Ross/Fowler takes advantage of such unique site features as an emerging wetland, numerous existing mature trees, open meadowlands and over 1,000 feet of frontage on Beaver Creek. The proposed Halls Greenway Extension passes through the park and provides linkages to schools and active recreational opportunities in the nearby Halls Community Park,” the narrative said. The park under construction nearly five years later bears little resemblance to the leafy, multipurpose passive park Fowler described. His plan, for which the county paid $14,250, envisioned these features: ■ A multipurpose meadow amphitheater ringed with picnic tables and fi xed seating that could serve as an outdoor classroom or a venue for larger events. ■ A recreation meadow and a system of loop trails. ■ Structured play opportunities.

The Clayton Park master plan designed by architect Mike Fowler.

■ A wetland boardwalk and an elevated creekwalk and overlook with interpretive signage. ■ A raised deck/observation platform/teaching station where wetland biology is interpreted in exhibit panels overlooking the wetland. ■ A Tree Top Adventure Play area overlooking the wetland. “This system of decks, ramps, slides and steps reaches up to interact with the canopy of several mature trees,” Fowler’s narrative says. The most visible difference between the Ross/Fowler plan and

the facts on the ground is trees. Although Knox County Parks and Recreation director Doug Bataille said he plans to replace trees that were removed to accommodate a road from the park entrance on Norris Freeway to the parking area at the top of the hill, it is clear that there will be no canopy of mature trees in the park’s central area. More difficult to envision, but equally substantive, is the importance of the $615,413 greenway (80 percent of the funding from a state grant that is less than three months away from expiring, 20 percent from

the county). The state funding is being jeopardized by the county’s lack of progress on the walking trail, which was meant to connect the park to the campus of Halls Elementary School. And a county park off Lovell Road, Plumb Creek Park, already has lost a state grant. Bataille says he hopes to get it back by reapplying, but he cannot start work at Plumb Creek Park until he finishes at Clayton. Looking at Clayton Park’s parched grass and lack of shade, perhaps Plumb Creek is better off without Bataille’s tender touch.

Gentry-Griffey crematorium legal, chancellor rules By Betty Bean Chancellor Mike Moyers ruled last week that Gentry-Griffey Funeral Chapel can continue to use its crematory, giving the Fountain City funeral home victories in three different forums – the Board of Zoning Appeals, City Council and Knox County Chancery Court. Gentry-Griffey now runs the only such facility in Knox County, a fact it advertises heavily. Foes of the crematory have indicated a willingness to appeal Moyers’ ruling, so the fight, which began in 2012 when a group of

Fountain City business owners and homeowners learned after the fact that Gentry-Griffey had obtained a permit to build a crematory as an accessory use to the funeral home. Crematory opponents objected to both the lack of community notification and to the designation of the crematory as an accessory use. Gentry-Griffey partner Eric Botts promised the protesting group that the crematorium would be used only by Gentry-Griffey clients. Further appeals may be forthcoming.

the city of Knoxville is advertising bids for the cleanup process. The bids will be opened by the end of The slimy green algae covering the month, and a contract is exFountain City Lake has become a pected to go before City Council source of embarrassment and ir- at its Aug. 19 meeting, if all goes ritation to Fountain Citians like as planned. Volunteer inmates from the Janet Phillips, who says she has made it her business to become Knox County Detention Center a “thorn in the side” of local offi- will help remove algae, and the city’s civil engineering division cials. It looks as though she has been will preside over the cleanup efsuccessful. City Council has set fort. Construction should begin aside $250,000 for repairs and in October or November; those cleanup of the lake in its new bud- are the driest months of the get, and Phillips was notified that year.

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Demoted Earl speaks out at school board By Betty Bean Former Brickey-McCloud Elementary School assistant principal Sheila Earl was moved to tell her story at last Wednesday’s school board meeting after hearing board members at the Monday workshop talk about clamping down on teachers who bypass the KCS “chain of command” by going public with complaints about the administration. Earl is fearful of retaliation but promised her daughter she’d be brave because many colleagues have received the same treatment she has and don’t know why. The last year she was an assistant principal, she was evaluated by Knox County Schools’ elementary schools director Nancy Maland, who gave her the highest possible rating – a level 5 score. This result was typical for Earl, a 23-year KCS

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employee, so she had reason to be excited when she got a phone call from the KCS human resources department July 19, 2012. “I naively believed that my time had finally come and I was going in to interview for a principalship,” she said. “After all, I had spent nine years as a successful assistant principal after 14 years as an award-winning teacher. I had even completed the D-21 program with excellent results as well.” When she went to the meeting with Maland and HR director Kathy Simms, she was stunned to hear that Superintendent James McIntyre had decided to return her to the classroom, a change that carried a 25 percent pay reduction. “When I asked for the reason why, I was reminded that administrators serve at the pleasure of the

superintendent. (Nancy) Maland acted as a scribe, but she remained silent. (Superintendent) McIntyre was conveniently out of town.” Maland retired at year’s end. Earl, a single mother, was given very little time to clear out her office, prepare to teach third grade and readjust her family budget to the pay cut. Her former principal said she had no idea why Earl was demoted. Her new principal suggested that perhaps this was a test to see how gracefully she handled difficult situations and speculated that she might get a promotion the next year. “That, of course, did not happen,” Earl said. There was a bit of a silver lining, she thought. Under state guidelines, Earl’s evaluation score qualified her for an APEX bonus, so she had rea-

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son to expect some financial help that fall. But when she checked the APEX website in November, the words next to her name were “Employee no longer in good standing.” She attempted to find why she had been labeled a loser, but multiple phone calls and emails got no response until her sister (acting without Earl’s knowledge) contacted the county ethics board. Finally, in April 2013, she heard from KCS chief accountability officer Nakia Towns, who informed her that being reclassified as a classroom teacher after having been an administrator automatically made her ineligible for the bonus. Earl, who said she has been shocked at the level of micromanagement that classroom teachers have to endure To page A-3

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It’s not magic – it’s science!

Earl speaks out

University of Tennessee chemistry professor Dr. Al Hazari knows how to wow a crowd, even when they are just in elementary school.

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Hazari is busy this summer visiting the area libraries as part of the summer reading program. He’s showing children the wonderful world of science, and although it looks like magic, it isn’t … it’s science. The demonstration is a fun, interactive event that allows children to participate with the experiments. Attendees were able to learn about density, electricity and much more. Dr. Hazari’s advice to the group, “Never lick the spoon in a chemistry lab.” ■

Bright Hope benefit July 12

Bright Hope Lodge No. 557 F & A.M. will host a beneﬁt to raise money for charitable work throughout the year. The lodge recently sponsored Alvin Hammer b e n e f i t s for Emily’s Power for the Cure Cancer Research Foundation and for Ellie Copeland, a 3-yearold with brain cancer. The event will be held 4-7 p.m. Saturday, July 12, and will feature hamburgers and hot dogs with all the ﬁ xins and watermelon. The lodge is at 5400 N. Broadway between Fountain City Florist and Central Baptist Church. Donations will be accepted for the meal. Info: Alvin Hammer, 679-8520. ■

Art Center show

The Fountain City Art Center opened its ninth annual open show June 20 with a reception. The show will be on exhibit through July 13 and features 2-D and 3-D work from local artists. The wood and iron sculp-

University of Tennessee professor Al Hazari demonstrates science at the Fountain City Library. Photos by R. White

ture “Oyster” by David Mann was named Best of Show during the awards ceremony. The Fountain City Art Center is at 213 Hotel Ave. The center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Info: 357-2787. ■

John Peterson admires “Oyster” by David Mann.

nowadays, was required to submit her emails to board chair Lynne Fugate in order to be allowed to speak at the meeting. Many of the teachers who have been speaking out in recent months were present, although they were harder to pick out in the crowd because most were not wearing their familiar red SPEAK (Students, Parents, Educators Across Knox County) Tshirts. Members of a newly formed group, Educators for Excellence, identiﬁable in bright blue T-shirts emblazoned with “I (Heart) My Job,” were there as well. Several members of this group are teachers from Dogwood Elementary School, and many are relatively young. Members of this group spoke at last week’s meetings, hammering the point that teachers really don’t have much to complain about. It is unclear what kinds of public forum rules apply to their relentlessly positive messages. Perhaps “chain of command” restrictions apply only to those who are critical of the administration. One leader who did not wish to be quoted by name said several SPEAK mem-

bers decided not to wear their red shirts to the meeting so as not to set up a “Crips versus Bloods” atmosphere, since most teachers want the same thing – what’s best for the students. Meanwhile, it has not escaped Earl’s notice that experienced administrators are being moved aside to make room for graduates of the KCS Leadership Academy, which cranks out a dozen or so “fellows” annually. Here’s what she said when asked what she’d like to say to this new generation of educators: “When I was a young, naive teacher, I loved my job. Now that I have gained more experience and wisdom, I continue to love teaching children. However, I now recognize that not all decisions made on a district level are appropriate for students on the classroom level or for my own child. Speaking up for what we believe is in the best interest of children is afﬁrmation of the fact that we love teaching the students of Knox County Schools.” She signs her emails with a signature quote from Pat Summitt: “It is what it is, but it will become what I make of it.”

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The Fountain City Art Center will host a Christmas in July sale to raise money for the center. The board was given a large number of items from the Mary Jane Bailey estate, including many Christmas decorations, more than 300 snow collectibles, table items, jewelry and more. The Halls B&P Breakfast Club met July 1 at Tindell’s to kick off the July 4 holiday early with a festive breakfast and great conversaThe sale will be held 9:30 tion. Pictured are: Sue Walker, Lori Ridings, Ellen Kennedy, Bob Crye, Janis Crye, Carl Tindell, Charlie Busler and Johan van Tilburg. a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 17-18, and 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 19. President Johan van Tilburg was gracious in pro■ Breakfast Club at viding golf-cart tours to Tindell’s guests, showing them the for Christmas Parties, The Halls B&P Breakfast many areas of Tindell’s. Birthdays, Graduations, The Breakfast Club meets Club met most recently at Special Events Tindell’s Building Materials at 7:30 a.m. on the ﬁrst in Halls. Members arrived Tuesday of every month at early to chat, network and various business locations. 4100 Crippen Rd • Halls Info: Bob Crye, 922-2793. share a light breakfast.

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New greens for Whittle After a chemical treatment apparently damaged the greens at the cityowned Whittle Springs Golf Course, the city and its golf course management contractor will replace all 18 putting surfaces. Work was scheduled to begin last week on converting the greens from bentgrass to Champion Bermuda grass, which will grow faster than bentgrass and should allow the greens to return to use within about two months. The golf course at 3113 Valley View Drive will remain open with reduced fees and temporary greens. “It is obviously unfortu-

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nate to have our greens out of commission at the peak of the golf season,” said Joe Walsh, the director of Parks and Recreation. “But Whittle Springs will remain open, and we encourage all of our regular golfers to continue to make use of it or the Municipal Golf Course.” Both courses are operated for the city by contractor Billy Casper Golf, which manages more than 170 properties in 28 states. According to Walsh, Billy Casper personnel on June 23 applied a routine chemical fertilizer to the greens at Whittle Springs. Over the next week, the putting

surfaces began to decline. Samples of soil and fertilizer have been collected and sent to an independent laboratory for evaluation. The cost of replacing the greens is estimated at $87,000. The city anticipates a full recovery of any expenses and damages arising out of these events, according to a city press release. Whittle Springs Golf Course averages 28,000 rounds of golf a year. Rates for an 18-hole game range from $7 to $29, depending on age, time of day and whether a player walks or rides a cart.

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government Find us, we’re worth it Former Knox County Com“Do you really have much missioner Wanda Moody al- to do with the Shopper these ways asks the tough question. days?” she said. Don’t believe me? Ask former Sigh. Sheriff Tim Hutchison. I’m working harder than ever before. We’ve got eight zoned editions of ShopperNews with specific community coverage in each. We’re Sandra serving areas that I’ve always wanted to cover. Now to make Clark the time to do it well! To cap it off, with our switch to Wednesdays, the “Hi, Wanda,” I said, sitting Shopper is buried behind down at her table at the BBQ several grocery ads inside the lunch preceding Sen. Lamar News Sentinel’s Food section Alexander’s recent rally at Ce- for delivery to KNS subscribdar Bluff. ers. “Why did you switch (the Non-subscribers find us publication date) to Wednes- easily as the wrapper for predays?” she asked. prints. Subscribers must look “Money,” I answered, cit- inside the Wednesday food ing a couple of grocery stores section. No-brainer. that now insert preprints into I know when we produce a the Shopper-News. well-written, relevant news“Who sold that deal?” she paper, folks will find it. Enjoy! quickly retorted. Sandra Clark is publisher of Shopper“Uh, Patrick Birmingham, News, a tiny division of Scripps Media I guess,” I mumbled. Group. 661-8777 or sclark426@aol.com

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McIntyre mojo melting away For most of his tenure as schools superintendent, James McIntyre has had the school board as his personal Alice’s Restaurant. He can get anything he wants, generally by an 8-1 vote: An employment contract extended to 2017? Of course! Whiney-butt teachers can go clap erasers. A five-year strategic plan railroaded through by August? Sure! Why allow four (or five) new board members to come in and set policy later when a bunch of lame ducks can do it right now? Want to overturn the recommendation of an impartial hearing officer who overruled your decision to fire a teacher? Oops. Last week, the school board sided with hearing officer H. Scott Reams, who had overruled the firing of Gibbs High School mathematics teacher Richard S. Suttle. The board shocked most onlookers by voting

Betty Bean 7-0 to turn down McIntyre’s appeal of Reams’ ruling. McIntyre recommended Suttle for termination just before the start of last school year, citing excessive absenteeism, tardiness, inappropriate language, failing to properly “input” grades and wearing white after Labor Day. Just kidding about the fashion felony, but seriously, he threw the kitchen sink at the guy, characterizing his offenses as inefficiency, unprofessional conduct, insubordination and neglect of duty in a letter dated Aug. 27, 3013 (McIntyre prides himself on being a forwardthinking leader). The school board rubber-stamped the firing, and Suttle exercised his option to have a hearing before “an impartial hearing officer” whose decision

A healthy alternative to peas in a pod Next month some of you will go to the polls to select a candidate for state Senate District 7 in the November general election. It’s an important contest, not merely for the chance to send Stacey Campfield packing. Campfield faces Richard Briggs and Mike Alford in the Republican primary. Democrats offer Cheri Siler, running unopposed. If Alford were anonymous, we’d call him a stalking horse. Given his past association with Campfield, there’s little doubt he’s there to siphon off votes from Briggs. Campfield is a satirist’s

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dream, an embarrassment to most everyone but Campfield. As a Knox County Commissioner, Briggs is remembered by many for his “reasonable man” argument that let former Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale dodging repaying thousands of dollars in undocumented travel and entertainment expenses.

Primary confusion In 1968, I first voted in Tennessee. The election was a state primary and a county general. At the sign-in table, I was surprised when the woman in front of me was asked which primary ballot she wanted. I had lived and voted in several other states, but the notion of choosing between parties in a primary was new to me. The woman said she wanted to vote in both primaries, and despite the official’s attempt to explain the rules, she was indignant. It was obvious that she did not understand the difference between a primary and a general election. Later, when I learned more about Tennessee poli-

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tics, I was surprised at the toleration of open primaries. Since primaries are nominating contests, to me it stands to reason that only members of a political party should have a vote on who will be their standard bearer in a general election. Otherwise, it is the same as allowing Gator fans to help choose the Vols’ quarterback when we play Flori-

could be appealed back to the school board. At that point he was entitled to be represented by the TEA lawyer Virginia McCoy, a fierce advocate who is worth the price of union dues. Teachers don’t usually win these hearings, but Reams came down hard against Knox County Schools, ruling that Suttle’s transgressions rated a suspension, but not firing. He noted that Suttle had a knack for teaching math to kids who don’t understand it, and that he had satisfactorily completed an Intensive Assistance Program. He also questioned the motives of Suttle’s supervisors: “Why any administrator at a school with such dismal results in math would take a math teacher with an affinity for low-performing students and assign him to teach PE defies logical explanation. “Mr. (Lynn) Hill’s explanation that he thought it would do Mr. Suttle good to get out and exercise is total-

ly unconvincing.” Several teachers in the audience snickered when they heard that Suttle’s inappropriate language was calling a misbehaving student “Billy Badass.” Board member Doug Harris moved to affirm Reams’ decision. Pam Trainor and Gloria Deathridge agreed. Indya Kincannon asked if they couldn’t at least revoke Suttle’s tenure. The answer was no, to her visible disappointment, prompting one observer to wonder aloud if she was going to poke him with a stick. (Revoking Suttle’s tenure would have the effect of making him a sitting duck for dismissal at the whim of the administration.) McIntyre’s board majority is melting like the Wicked Witch of the West under a bucket of ice water, and neither his contract nor his long-range plan nor the August election will save him. He’s done. Alice isn’t cooking here anymore.

Siler’s campaign literature notes that “no parent should have to choose between putting food on the table and taking a child to the doctor.” That’s more than a platitude, it’s a fact of life for thousands of Tennessee families. Campfield pulled a surprise last time around, and it’s not inconceivable that he could do it again. But soldier and surgeon Briggs has to be considered the favorite. While Siler’s supporters would welcome a Campfield upset, Briggs is not invincible. Estimates of the uninsured in Tennessee run as high as 866,000. Isn’t it time caring for those individuals became a “family value?” At least Cheri Siler thinks so.

is supposed to work. Unfortunately, open primaries are not the main problem with our elections. There are more serious ones: obscene amounts of money funding interminable campaigns; meaningless “debates” and political advertising that insults our intelligence. (Strangely, both alcohol and tobacco ads are not allowed on television, but we see misleading political advertisements poison our TV screens as elections approach. Sad.) Let’s hope that someday, more of us will understand that citizenship has responsibilities as well as benefits. Perhaps then we may complain less and learn more about our government. After all, in this country, we the people are the government, aren’t we?

There’s more to Briggs, of course. He’s a respected surgeon and a U.S. Army combat veteran with the rank of colonel. If you were sending a surgeon or soldier to Nashville, Briggs would be the clear choice. If voters want a clown, it’s Campfield in a landslide. With Democrats scarcer than tour groups bound for Ukraine in East Tennessee, the winner of the Republican primary is the presumptive victor in November. But if you ignore Siler, what will you get for your money in November? Whether Campfield or Briggs, arguably more of the

same. Bottom line, Briggs and Campfield are bobbleheads nodding to the same tired refrain. ■ Conservative values (whatever those are these days)? Check. ■ Oppose all tax increases? Check. ■ Support your Second Amendment right to be a one-person army? Check. ■ Limit the role of government? Check. Then there is the standard boilerplate support of small business, jobs and education, although Campfield’s hypocrisy flares on the issue of government in the classroom. Siler likewise pledges

support for small business and education, but what candidate doesn’t? So where do her “issues” part company with the Republican contenders? Most notably, healthcare. Campfield’s comparison of individuals who signed up for health insurance under Obamacare to Nazi Holocaust victims says all you need to know about his stance on expanding healthcare. The Briggs campaign’s website doesn’t bother with healthcare as an issue. Pandering to the base, a physician upholds the right to bear instruments responsible for thousands of deaths and injuries every year but is silent on healthcare. That, folks, is irony, and it’s morally indefensible.

da. It makes no sense. Studies have shown that the best-informed voters are those who strongly identify with a party, and the most ill informed are those who do not. From time to time, discussions arise about whether or not a candidate is a “bona fide” member of one of our two major parties. In Tennessee, there are no “bona fide” members of either one. Voting patterns do not establish membership in a party; only registration can do that. A closed primary system requires registration by party, which requires some knowledge of a party’s political philosophy. When independents learn that they cannot vote in a party’s primary unless they are members of that party, it

strengthens the two-party system, which, despite recent rancid partisanship, has on the whole provided stability to our government. The best description of an independent voter that I’ve ever read came from Tom Danehy, writing for the Tucson Weekly. To paraphrase him – a high school girl shows up at the softball batting practice of a school in her neighborhood. She doesn’t go to the school, doesn’t like the uniforms or the coach, and doesn’t really want to be part of a team. When she’s not allowed to have her way, she cries, “I’ve been disenfranchised!” As far as I’m concerned, there’s nothing wrong with third parties, but I believe that in order to succeed they must be based on movements that can attract

very wide support. Otherwise, they often serve only as spoilers, as in Florida’s 2000 election, when the Green Party’s Ralph Nader received about 90,000 votes that otherwise would likely have gone to Al Gore. Just think about it. When I went to vote in 2006 in another section of the county, I had a similar experience to the one in 1968 when I stood behind a young man who requested both party’s ballots. He accepted the official’s explanation politely but seemed confused by it. Perhaps learning some basics about politics and elections would prevent this confusion. Many complain about government and politics; instead, maybe we all should pay more attention and learn about how the system

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UT response to stadium issues When I asked Tennessee fans about Neyland Stadium experiences, Nate Harrison surprised me with specific comments. In last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shopper, Harrison offered what he hoped was constructive criticism about miscommunications, first-aid delays, gate rules set in concrete and two fans who blocked his view and wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sit down. As promised, I asked Chris Fuller, UT senior associate athletics director for all external operations, including communications, sales and marketing, tickets and special events, for a response. Chris is a busy man, but he responded, saying, first of all, it was unusual to re-

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ceive word of specific problems described by identifiable sources. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sounds like several things here, starting with the mailing address, that we could have done better.â&#x20AC;? He spoke of good judgment and common sense but also praised the various support groups who are part of a home football game â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including different levels of police, ushers and Red

Cross workers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We work cooperatively, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to understand how not all are on the same page with all issues, especially when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re dealing with 100,000 people.â&#x20AC;? Concerning my favorite hot-button issue, Fuller said there is no policy regarding â&#x20AC;&#x153;standing fans.â&#x20AC;? If there was one, he said it would be very difficult to enforce. Fuller invited David Elliott, assistant athletics director for event management, to chime in. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chris is correct. We do not have a policy on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;standing,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and I do not know of any place in college or professional athletics that

does. We do ask our ushers to work with a customerfriendly attitude â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which it seems they tried to do in talking with the patrons who were standing. We ask that fans try to respect others in their areas. But, as Chris mentioned, it would be an impossible task to try to enforce.â&#x20AC;? Elliott said he has received very few complaints about fans standing in seating areas. He does deal with people who become abusive. He says they are removed so others around them can enjoy the game. Harrison wanted to escort his ailing mother-inlaw to their car and return to the stadium. The gate at-

Divorce shows Ballâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lavish lifestyle It is not often a serious candidate for the U.S. Senate has in his past a state Supreme Court decision that delves into his personal life, thereby making it public. But such is the case with Gordon Ball, a wealthy Knoxville attorney and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate in the Aug. 7 primary. He is featured in the case of Marie Larsen-Ball v. Gordon Ball argued in the state Supreme Court on Sept. 4, 2009, and decided on Jan. 14, 2010, in a decision written and published by thenChief Justice Janice Holder, who is retiring in August. It can be found at 301 S.W. 3d 328. Of the current three justices seeking retention on the court in August, only Cornelia Clark participated in this case. Gary Wade, who was on the court at the time, recused himself due to

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a longtime friendship with Ball. Only four justices participated. The basic issue was whether a $17 million attorney fee received on Aug. 31, 2006, which occurred after his spouse filed for divorce but before the divorce became final, is part of the marital property and subject to equitable distribution in divorce. The final divorce hearing was a full year later on Aug. 27 and 29, 2007. $17 million is significant and worth arguing over, especially if one spouse is going to get 40 percent of it. At the trial court, marital property was valued

in 2007 as $29,650,000, which included the disputed $17 million. The Court of Appeals, in an opinion by Frank Clement (son of the late Gov. Frank Clement), held it was marital property, and the Supreme Court agreed. It had to be divided between the two spouses. It makes fascinating reading as it appears in the opinion itself that Gordon Ball had a rich lifestyle. The opinion even refers to payments of $55,000 to paramours (the courtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s language, not mine). The opinion says: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Both parties enjoy a lavish lifestyle and spend money on a grand scale. During the marriage (Marie) Ball spent extensive sums of money â&#x20AC;Ś and (Gordon) Ball has not been Spartan in his lifestyle.â&#x20AC;? It will be up to the voters in the Democratic primary

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DARYL FANSLER For CHANCELLOR, Part II Endorsed by 26 Former Presidents of the Knoxville Bar Association

To the Voters of Knox County We are your neighbors, community volunteers, members of your organizations and fellow worshippers. We also had the privilege of being Presidents of your Knoxville Bar Association. As lawyers, we have been intimately involved in so many issues affecting the quality and integrity of our legal system. Regardless of our backgrounds and life experiences, we all want our court system to be fair, impartial, and responsible. We want Judges who both know the law and have the wisdom to how to apply it. These qualities must be assured to all of us if we are going to have faith in our judicial process. This year, Daryl R. Fansler is seeking another term as Chancellor of the Knox County Chancery Court. He has been on the bench for almost 16 years. In that time, he has demonstrated his commitment to justice and fairness time and again. His experience in having presided over approximately 25,000 cases clearly shows the impact that he has had on so many peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives. While some may have disagreed with his rulings, no one has ever doubted his honesty and courage in trying to find the best and most appropriate solutions. We, as lawyers, are as different as you can possibly imagine. However, we are united in our support and belief that Daryl R. Fansler should continue as Chancellor in Knox County. The lives of so many Knox County citizens depend upon the experience of its judiciary - from family law to business disputes these issues are as varied as they are complex. They must be met by someone who has the experience, intellectual ability, honesty, professional fortitude and common sense to bring about fair resolutions. That person is Daryl R. Fansler and we ask you to support him in our legal system, again. Signed,

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to determine the relevance of this in terms of who should carry the Democratic banner against Sen. Lamar Alexander in the November general election. Knoxville attorney Terry Adams is Ballâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s principal opponent. Another Knox County resident, John D. King, is seeking the GOP nomination. Whether this part of Ballâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biography influences your vote (and how) is up to every Democratic voter. This writer thinks you ought to know about it and not learn of it after the primary is over. Supreme Court: Predictions are that Gary Wade and Sharon Lee are most likely to survive the efforts to remove them from the Supreme Court, especially here in East Tennessee where they are known and liked. Justice Clark is unknown in East Tennessee. In West Tennessee, the

tendant said no way; if you go out, you are out. Elliott says the SEC has a â&#x20AC;&#x153;no pass-out policy.â&#x20AC;? Just guessing, but that is probably intended to eliminate halftime trips to cars for liquid refreshments. Elliott said that in circumstances such as Harrison reported, gate supervisors are expected to intervene as best they can and make a judgment call. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sadly, people try to abuse this situation. However there are times when common sense should dictate response.â&#x20AC;? Elliott said first-aid delays are sometimes unavoidable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our event staff does an excellent job in managing 100,000-plus crowds, but with a number like that, incidents happen that do not

go as well as we would like.â&#x20AC;? He said at early-season afternoon games, emergency workers have sometimes been inundated with calls due to extreme heat and humidity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have had games where we have had 300 treatments.â&#x20AC;? I liked Elliottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attitude. It matched Fullerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We try to learn from those incidents and seek ways to improve.â&#x20AC;? There was no official UT response to my idea for a standing-fan section: no seats, short people in front, tall fans behind, stand for warm-ups, National Anthem, the entire game, even intermission, wave both arms nonstop and keep yelling, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Go Vols.â&#x20AC;?

three are not known as none lives there. Those wanting a Republican to be chosen for state Attorney General may opt to replace Clark, giving Gov. Bill Haslam an appointment to the court, presumably one who would join the two Republican justices already there in picking a Republican AG. No woman, Republican or African-American has ever been state AG while the Supreme Court has made the selection. The court picks the Attorney General, a duty unique to Tennessee. In this writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opinion, it is the major reason this political fight has emerged as many in the GOP, led by Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey, want to win the AG office, just as Democrats would want the office were the situation reversed. It is surprising that three incumbents have not gone out to each of the 95 counties in full campaign mode introducing themselves to the media and voters. Wade has been the most active statewide, followed by Lee.

Dr. Rick Briggs seeks to unseat state Sen. Stacey Campfield as the GOP nominee to run against Democrat Cheri Siler in November. Briggs, 61, is a Knox County commissioner. He moved here in 1992. Recently, he was available for an interview. He criticizes Campfield for â&#x20AC;&#x153;the many things he seeks to take away from local government.â&#x20AC;? Briggs has raised some $190,000, mostly from traditional GOP donors who back Gov. Haslam. He favors the constitutional amendments to restrict abortions, to prohibit a state income tax and to allow the governor to name Supreme Court justices. He says Campfield â&#x20AC;&#x153;at times embarrasses the county and state on a national level.â&#x20AC;? Briggs, who prefers to be called Rick, strongly criticizes the Campfield/Steve Hall bill to sell Lakeshore Park. He does not favor an elected school superintendent. He says he backs Haslam on what he has done on education.

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Bill’s son Tim, technical director of the theater, with the new digital projector Photo by Carol Zinavage

Bill Burns, who ran Tennessee Theatre movies for 16 years, in a photo from 1993

A whole new era of digital films Tim B Ti Burns, technical h i l director of the Tennessee Theatre in downtown Knoxville, thinks his dad, Bill, would approve of the venerable old theater’s new digital projector. “He was always one to embrace new technology,” says Burns the younger, “and he would appreciate the enhanced quality of the digital presentations.” The senior Burns spent his life as a movie projectionist. Even after he retired in 1984, he came to the Tennessee, where he ran every film until 2001. “My dad started as a projectionist in 1930 at the ripe old age of 11 at the Lyric Theatre in Ashland, Kentucky,” says Tim. “He and my mother moved to Knox-

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Carol’s Corner ville from Charleston, West Virginia, in 1949. “The first theaters he worked in here were the Lee and Dawn theaters. In 1951 he landed a permanent spot at the Pike Theater and was there for 33 years. The Pike became the Capri Cinema. He would also work relief shifts at the Riviera, Knoxville and Twin Aire driveins and has worked some at most of the other theaters in

town. “I literally grew up in a projection booth.” Though he describes himself as a film fan but not a fanatic, Burns does hold many special memories of a young life spent at the movies. In particular, he remembers a showing at the Capri 70, which was located where Bennett Galleries now stands. “There was nothing like watching a true Cinerama picture on that screen with that sound system! One movie I remember seeing there was ‘Krakatoa, East of Java.’ Before I went downstairs to watch the movie my dad said, ‘Don’t get seasick,’ to which I laughed. In the middle of the movie after the eruption, when the

boat was riding the waves, sure enough! I started getting seasick!” Movies also affected the youngster in a more meaningful way. At age 8, watching “The Agony and the Ecstasy,” he asked his dad where the church was that Michelangelo was painting. “When he explained that it was in Rome I thought, ‘I sure would love to see it, but I guess there is no way I ever would.’ Ten years later my high school band took a trip to Rome. We toured the Vatican, and as I stood in the Sistine Chapel my mind went back to that projection booth watching Charlton Heston painting that ceiling.” Like all professionals in his field, Burns has known

that the days o f films on reels have been numbered for some time. “The Tennessee Theatre has a need for this technology,” explains Vince Fusco, president of the Tennessee Theatre Foundation board. “Movies come on hard drive now. We have a harder and harder time finding 35 millimeter film.” Regal Cinemas donated the new, state-of-the-art digital projector at the beginning of this year. Becky Hanson, executive director of the theater, is excited that the new projector is capable not only of showing movies, but can be used for business events and simulcasts such as the popular “Live from the Met” broadcasts. “This is the beginning of a whole new era for the Tennessee,” she says. “The quality of the pic-

ture and sound is so much better” than that of the old, obsolescent way, says Fusco. Still, he points out that even this brand-new technology has a limited life span. “Eventually, there won’t even be hard drives,” he says. “Movies will come through a satellite connection.” For now, Tim Burns is glad to have the new technology in his house. “We’re not going to be in a situation where we’re trying to run stuff that’s past its prime because it’s the only print we can get,” he says. “We can get anything that’s been digitized. And what would Bill, who passed away in January 2002, think about being put out of work by this spanking new system? According to his son, he’d say, “It’s been a good run while it lasted.” Send story suggestions to news@ShopperNewsNow.com.

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You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5: 14-16 NRSV) Light one candle for love, one bright candle for love He brings love to everyone, He comes, He comes. (“Light One Candle,” Natalie Sleeth)

Maddie Tackett listens to the sermon during the Freedom Service at Clear Springs Sp prings Baptist. Baapt p ist. Photos by R. White

Isaac Chandler and Kenny Walker perform prior to the service.

Celebrating freedom By Ruth White

The congregation at Clear Springs Baptist Church celebrated Independence Day with an annual Freedom Celebration featuring a little preaching, a little fellowship and a whole lot of good food. Isaac Chandler and Kenny Walker kicked off the event with patriotic music and the congregation raising their voices in song. Assistant District Attorney Leland Price spoke briefly and was called “a man with a servant’s heart” by pastor Jerry Vittatoe. Vittatoe brought a brief message and said, “I wanted to do a big hoorah for our nation, but I’m troubled with the direction it’s going.” Vittatoe read from Psalm 80, describing it as words of a patriot of Israel. He talked of how God’s hand

Kylie Cardwell enjoys a flag cookie during the fellowship time. tion as when he was growing up, but reminded attendees how God has been invited out. “Our nation was founded by men of principle has been upon America but from the will of God and the and faith. God is the greathow the great values it was word of God and expect God est hope of America. Don’t built on have been trampled to bless our prayers.” give up hope.” and mocked. Vittatoe stressed how he “We cannot live away wants this to be a Godly naLeland Price, center, celebrates with his parents, Peggy and Hugh Price, at the Freedom Celebration. Price was the guest speaker at the event.

Recovery is coming By Cindy Taylor Powell Church, in cooperation with Cokesbury UMC, will host Recovery every Tuesday evening. The program is a Christcentered, biblically based recovery plan that focuses on individuals and families who are struggling with emotional distress and addiction issues. “Although we don’t like to talk about it, addiction to drugs and alcohol is at the top of the list of problems for people in this community,” said Powell Church pastor G.W. Boles. “We think it’s time to face those problems. We invite anyone who is dealing with compulsive behavior, addiction issues or life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups to participate in Recovery at Powell.” Recovery combines the principles of organizations like Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and Al-Anon with a Christ-centered approach. There is a strong focus on the 12 steps of recovery, open share group meetings,

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Ice carver Ryan Spangler created this dolphin sculpture for culinary students to use as reference for their own ice creations. Photos by S. Barrett

Culinary students Kayla Wetz, Kayla Cordell, Matt Leatherwood and John Hampton prepare to serve hors d’oeuvres and minted berry lemonade to the public.

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Chris Smith feeds her husband, Mark, green goddess crab tapas crostini.

The students of UT’s know what to expect. One culinary program never week they’re learning how to carve an ice sculpture with a chain saw, and the next week they’re dishing out healthy pasta from the kitchen of a food truck. “We take students with no experience who are passionate but green and try to make them well rounded,” said program director Greg Eisele. During a 12-week program, students create food to serve at 10 events, including an Asian buffet and an appreciation luncheon for Red Cross volunteers. “It is an intense program based on life events,” said Eisele. Students are taught knife skills, butchery and how to create the perfect sauce, but they also receive help developing a business plan. Gonzo Gourmet food trailer owner Brandon Wilson is a graduate of the program’s inaugural semester under Eisele. Wilson opened his business last October, serving dishes on the curbs of downtown Knoxville. Wilson said he liked the small class size and the fact that you could pretty much hit the ground running – or

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which he says prepared him for the amount of time he spends in front of his computer instead of in the kitchen. “Literally 80 percent of the time I’m keeping up with inspections, taxes and insurance,” said Wilson, instead of Greg Eisele doing the part of the business he loves most, which is, of course, cooking. Info: www.culinary. utk.edu and www. gonzogourmetfood.com.

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Detrick Mostello scored 43 points for Rick Buick GMC during a recent game for the Rocky Top League. Mostello is an incoming freshman for University of Tennessee. Michael Blue (#4) scored 45 points, and Bobby Maze scored 22 points. The team defeated DeRoyal, 125-118.

Demontre Edwards scored 30 points for Campus Lights recently. Edwards is a recent graduate from UT. Defending are Hunter Levean and Armani Moore. Levean scored 17 points, and Moore scored 32 points for ChoiceSpine. Photos by Doug Johnson

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Jay Nations and Gina Holt enjoy the brew and the bands.

Ijams visitor center where hundreds staked out territory to watch bands on the temporary stage, but the mood was upbeat throughout the day. Presented by Ijams and WDVX, the festival benefited both great entities.

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Legends at Oak Grove – like ‘coming home’ Touring the beautiful apartment homes known as Legends at Oak Grove made me wonder why I don’t move there. Adam Chavira, property manager, loves this place, and his enthusiasm is contagious.

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Adam Chavira, property manager; Adrienne Boler, leasing consultant; and Steve Heydel, assistant property manager, with the Legends at Oak Grove ity. Legends participates in the DNA-based Poo Prints program, which enables the staff to know which resident didn’t clean up after their dog. There is a dog park, pet spa, car care center, poolside Internet access, executive business center, children’s play area, fitness center – the list goes on and on. The apartments themselves have more exceptional features than I expected: garden tubs, large walk-in closets, built-in microwaves, built-in linen closets, kitchen islands and pre-wiring for high-speed Internet access. Chavira encourages prospective residents to just come by to let a member of the team show you around. Legends is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Info: www. LegendsAtOakGrove.com or 688-4881.

mall, follows the founding president, K a e l y n Farmer, manager of Buckle. The a n nou nc e ment came at the July 1 meeting at New HarSterling vest Park. Sterling thanked Farmer for her service and pledged to keep the momentum of the group going strong. Edkins J a n e t Edkins, CEO of Jay Designs Inc., shared tips and tricks for businesses to get the most out of social media. She also discussed ways to maximize the impact of a business website. Website creation is one of her specialties. Edkins can be reached at 966-3271 or CEO@JayDesignsInc.com. Taco Bell was breakfast ■ Sterling now sponsor and furnished a deheads ETABPA licious meal with an array of The East Towne Area its new breakfast choices. Business and Professional The next meeting will be Association has a new presi- at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. dent. 6. The ETABPA encourages Justin Sterling, leasing all businesses in the area to agent for Knoxville Center join.

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Defending the Constitution I swore an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution, and that is exactly what I work to do each day.

Balanced Budget I don’t believe in spending money we don’t have. With one of the most fiscally conservative voting records in Congress, I consistently vote to reduce government spending in order to protect Social Security and control the federal debt.

Growing our Economy I want to eliminate government over-regulation so more businesses can open and expand, creating better jobs for Americans. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsed my re-election saying it will, “produce sustained economical growth, help create jobs and get our country back on track.”

Repealing Obamacare I believe the biggest problem with the so-called Affordable Care Act is that it is unaffordable already. I will continue to speak out against it at every opportunity, and I believe our federal dollars are better spent on things like improving care for our nation’s veterans.

America First I oppose spending billions of dollars on people in foreign countries who hate us. We need to stop trying to take care of the whole world and start taking care of our own country and putting the American people first once again.

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Golfers Greg Treece, Gary Adkins and Rick Southers travel from Powell and Halls to play at The Wee Course.

First Tee’s summer program underway By Patricia Williams The First Tee life skills summer program for children ages 6-17 is underway at seven golf courses throughout Knoxville including The Wee Course at Williams Creek Golf Course, 2351 Dandridge Ave. Williams Creek was rated one of the Top 10 par3 courses in the country by Golf Range magazine, according to Diondre Jackson, executive director of the First Tee of Greater Knoxville program. It is open to the public and is only about two miles from downtown Knoxville. Children in the summer program at Williams Creek attend from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. “We are not trying to create another Tiger Woods,” explains Jackson. “We teach core values that go with the game of golf, that help kids transition into adulthood.”

The grounds also include a gym, a learning center and game rooms. Children participate in a variety of activities that are fun and challenging while building healthy habits and life skills. Jackson applauds the positive difference he and the staff are making in the lives of the participants. “I have had the pleasure of having coffee with young men who started here when they were just little kids,” he says. Jackson says the program is very competitive and the kids are challenged academically. Upon completion, students may qualify for golf scholarships accepted at 30 colleges in the country. Jeremy Fultz, Carter High grad, and Todd McGill Jr., South-Doyle grad, are recent scholarship winners. McGill has been in the program for 10 years.

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The Chota Building is one of ten that will be razed as the city transitions the former Lakeshore Mental Health Institute to Lakeshore Park. Photos by Wendy Smith Noweta and Arissa garden club members tour Oakes farm. Pictured are Marjorie Gardner, Margaret Trammell, Regena Richardson, Debbie Johnson, Jennifer Hinson, Evelyn Lorenz, Carole Whited, Jean Hiser and Carol Ward.

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By now, demolition has begun that will transform what used to be Lakeshore Mental Health Institute into Lakeshore Park.

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Starting this week, the upholstery building, smoke stack, laundry building, Waterside Building, Department of Health Building, Chota Building, Village Mall, Baker Building, Keller Building and the boiler house will be razed. Five structures will remain at Lakeshore Park: two cottages, the Administration Building, the chapel and a central services warehouse. Restoration of the historic Administration Building is

already underway. The city plans to spend more than $5 million on demolition, infrastructure and improvements on the park this year. While the expanded Lakeshore Park will likely be the crown jewel of Knoxville’s parks, we will be losing a significant slice of history. As I drove through the campus to get a last look at the buildings that will soon come down, I was keenly aware of the many lives that were touched by East Tennessee Hospital for the Insane (1886), which became Eastern State Psychiatric Hospital (1927), which became Lakeshore Mental Health Institute (1977). If your life, or a family member’s life, was impacted by the former mental hospital, I’d like to hear your story. Shoot me an email at shopperwendy@wow way. com.

Host an exchange student Marjorie Gardner, Margaret Trammell (seated) and Regena Richardson kid around on the giant rocking chair during a tour at Oakes Daylilies. Photos by Cindy Taylor

Noweta in color The Noweta and Arissa garden clubs joined July 2 for a field trip to Oakes Daylilies. Ken Oakes explained the workings of the flower farm and took the group through the different varieties of daylilies. “I never planned to make this my calling,” said Oakes. “My family started small

and slowly just kept adding plants until we became the gardens you see here.” Oakes Farm boasts more than 1, 000 varieties of daylilies in almost every color except blue. The Noweta Garden Club meets at 10 a.m. each first Tuesday. Info: ccwhited@aol.com.

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Children over age 5 can be left at the event while their parents go out for lunch. A healthy snack buffet and cold drinks will be served. Admission is $20 for the first child and $10 for each sibling. To participate in T-shirt design, children will need to bring a shirt from home. Reservations are required and space is limited to 20 children, ages 3 and up. Info: events@ paulkandco.com.

Paulk and Co., 510 Williams Street, will host “Crafty Kids in the Gallery” summertime workshop 2-5 p.m. Sunday, July 13. Participants will make “coolio” magnets and design their own T-shirts. Handson instruction will be provided by resident Crafty Lady Sarah Brobst. Parents are invited to join in the fun or tour the Urban Garden Wilderness Experiment.

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Noweta Garden Club member Margaret Trammell admires the blooms at Oakes Daylilies.

Gardening with children workshop UT Gardens will host a symposium on getting children to garden 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, for those interested in the impact gardening can make on children’s education. Teachers will also learn ways to fund their school’s garden. Cost is $30 ($15 for college students). Register online by 5 p.m. Monday, July 28, at https://utgardens. wildapricot.org/GWC. Info: Derrick Stowell, 974-7151 or dstowell@ utk.edu.

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Powell teen back in action With a black belt in karate, Hunter Thomas, 17, has fought scores of opponents, out-maneuvering them with his quick reflexes. “I’ve been pretty successful at tournaments and won some national ones,” said Hunter, the son of Jerry and Beth Thomas of Powell. Hunter is a rising senior at Powell High School and works as an assistant instructor of karate at The Wheeler Academy. Hunter has battled successfully through a number of health problems as well. Most recently in February 2013, he underwent comprehensive reconstructive surgery on his hip at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. “His hip was misshapen,” said Dr. Paul Yau, Hunter’s orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Paul Yau “The ball of the hip should be round like a ball, and his was more like a roughened mushroom, so it was tearing cartilage and rolling out of the socket. I made the joint round for him and repaired two cartilage tears so he could have a chance to be active, run, kick and participate in martial arts.” Hunter had what’s called “femoroacetabular impingement,” or FAI. It’s a structural disorder of the hip, in which the ball and socket of the hip don’t fit together snuggly and smoothly. The condition began as a toddler, when Hunter was diagnosed with Legg-CalvePerthes disease. In this condition, blood supply to the bone is cut off and the bone begins to die. Hunter had surgery on his left hip to preserve the bone. Then when he was 9 years old, Hunter had a similar but more extensive problem in his right hip. At that point, Hunter had surgery and spent five months in a waterproof body cast from his chest to his ankles. “That was fun,” joked Hunter. “The only thing I could do was float in the pool and use a hair dryer to dry off.” To get him out of the house, Hunter’s parents took him to watch his younger brother Dalton’s karate classes at The Wheeler Academy. Then, as Hunter got out of the cast, instructors at The Wheeler Academy began to

Hunter Thomas, left, pictured with his mother, Beth, and younger brother, Dalton, in Maggie Valley, N.C., on a ski boarding trip. Thanks to the efforts of Dr. Paul Yau, Thomas has been able to enjoy the thrill of the slopes, while experiencing no hip pain.

Hunter Thomas with his mother, Beth, and younger brother, Dalton. The two Thomas brothers both won the last national karate tournament of the season, this past December in Atlanta.

work with him on stretching and getting stronger. “So that’s how Hunter started in karate,” said Beth Thomas. “He worked his way through that and became a fighter. He won two national championships after that major surgery. The owner, Chuck Reynolds, stands behind every student like that, giving them that kind of encouragement. He was a blessing in our life, as far as making Hunter strong.” As Hunter grew, he excelled in karate and in school. He was named top Christian athlete in 2012 by his school’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes club and is thinking about going into the medical field someday. But in 2013, Hunter’s leg pain kicked up again. “I began having pain from my right hip to my right knee – it would wake me up at night,” said Hunter. “And I have a pretty high pain tolerance.”

Arthroscopy for hips Although Hunter Thomas’ surgery was done through an Altho incision, some hip repairs can be performed arthroscopically with minimally invasive surgical techniques. This means there are several small incisions rather than one long one, which can result in less pain and a faster recovery for the patient. During arthroscopic surgery, the surgeon makes several small incisions and places a small video camera into one of them to see inside. Small specialized instruments are inserted into the other incisions to perform work on the joint – cleaning, suturing and/or repairing. Hip arthroscopy can be used to repair the labrum, ligaments or damaged cartilage; reshape small areas of the hip bone; ﬁx “snapping hip” syndrome; reduce inﬂammation of the joint; treat early arthritis and remove loose bits of bone or tissue.

Because of Hunter’s history, several doctors said they couldn’t repair his hip, and he is too young for a hip replacement. So Beth Thomas began looking outside of Knoxville

for a surgeon who could help. “I did some research and found a surgeon, Dr. John Clohisy, at Washington University in St. Louis, who specialized in adolescent hips,”

said Beth Thomas. “Then, shortly after that, we found out about Dr. Paul Yau at Fort Sanders.” Yau did his orthopedic fellowship training under Clohisy in St. Louis, and he is the only physician in the Knoxville area fellowship trained in this kind of hip impingement surgery. “One of the things that impressed me is that Dr. Yau didn’t immediately say everything’s going to be perfect,” said Beth Thomas. “He was cautious, and put so much time and effort into making sure Hunter received the best procedure to last as long as it could.” “A hip replacement at Hunter’s age would be risky,” said Yau. “They wear out and you risk infection the longer you have it in. So I’m hoping with this surgery to preserve his hip, he can wait another 20 to 30 years before needing a hip replacement.” Yau reshaped the ball at the top of Hunter’s femur, and repaired the damaged cartilage and labrum (soft tissue lining the hip socket), holding it all together with small metal plates. After surgery, Hunter spent about a month doing physical therapy in Yau’s office, and then Hunter began working behind the desk at The Wheeler Academy. By June 2013 he was back on the mats, and Yau stopped in to see him work out before giving him the OK to compete in a local tournament in September. “We’ve been through so much together, I wanted to see what he could do,” said Yau. Hunter placed second in that tournament and first place in two others since then, including the Year End Nationals in Atlanta. He is back to teaching karate as well. “Dr. Yau is awesome,” said Hunter. “Some doctors didn’t want to do this surgery, but he seemed very confident, very curious and careful with everything. He told me what was going to happen and answered all my questions. “As far as my everyday activity, I haven’t had any pain,” he said. “I’ve gotten full power back in my leg and full flexibility.” The Thomas family said they would recommend Dr. Yau and Fort Sanders to anyone facing hip surgery. “It was great care, it really was,” said Beth Thomas. “They were really good to him.”

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THROUGH SATURDAY, JULY 19 Early registration for Upward Football/ Cheer signups, $75. Registration between July 19 and Aug. 11, $90. Info/to register and pay: 219-8673; www.corrytonchurch.com and go to the “Upward” link; on Facebook, Corryton Church Upward Sports League; Twitter, @CorrytonUpward.

THROUGH SATURDAY, AUG. 23 Registration open for Lakeside of the Smokies Triathlon: 1.5k open water swim on Douglas Lake, 40k bike ride on rolling rural roads and 10k run on rolling roads. Info/to register: 250-3618 or http:// racedayevents.net/events/lakeside-of-the-smokiestriathlon/.

THURSDAY, JULY 10 VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784. Monthly Seniors Meeting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Heiskell Community Center, 9420 Heiskell Road. Speaker: Theresa Hensley with Morning Pointe. Lunch, noon; bingo, 1 p.m. Program is free, donations appreciated. Bring a dessert and a friend. Info: Janice White, 548-0326.

FRIDAY, JULY 11 Farm Fresh Fridays: Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.

Concert on the Commons, 7-9 p.m., Norris Town Commons. Featuring: Hippy Nuts. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and picnic basket. Info/schedule: www.facebook.com/pages/Concerts-On-TheCommons/210787865610690 or www.cityofnorris.com. Mr. Rich’s Super Science Tennessee, 12:15-2 p.m., Maynardville Public Library, 296 Main St. Info: 992-7106. Communitywide fireworks show, following 7 p.m. rally, The Crown College Campus, 2307 West Beaver Creek Drive. Everyone invited; admission free. Volunteer Traveler Square Dance Club dance, 7:30 p.m., Square Dance Center Inc., 820 Tulip St. Theme: Melon Fest. Caller: Bill Fox. Info: Janice Fox, 689-2665. Free Family Movie in the Park at Luttrell City Park. Movie will start at dusk. Bring chairs or blankets. Candies, chips, soda and popcorn available for purchase. Info: 992 0678.

Big Cleanup Registration. Info: Buzz Buffington, buzz. buffington@gmail.com or 463-7167; or Jim Ferguson, jimferguson41@gmail.com or 494-8081. Car Show to benefit Josh Hensley’s family and Brittany Branch, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Union County High School parking lot. Info: Aircooled Hooligans on Facebook. Fundraiser meal: Hamburgers, hot dogs, all the fi xin’s and watermelon, 4-7 p.m., Bright Hope Lodge #557 F. &A.M., 5400 N. Broadway. Cost: Suggested donation, $5; all donations appreciated.

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Registration deadline for Rhythm of the Mountains camp – The Music, Art and Dance of the Appalachian Mountains – to be held 8:30 a.m.noon Monday through Thursday, July 21-24, Central Baptist Church of Fountain City. For children who have completed grades 1-6. Cost: $35, includes concert shirt and daily snacks. Concert: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 24. Info/registration: http://www.cbcfc.org/fine-arts-campregistration/ or 688-2421.

“Thumbelina” presented by the Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Ave. Performances: 7 p.m. Thursdays and Friday; 1 and 5 p.m. Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. Info/reservations: 208-3677 or www. knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 12 Cades Cove tour with Bill Landry, 9 a.m., departing from the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend. Tickets: $50 per person; includes light snacks and a cold beverage. Reservations required: 448-8838. Wheel Throwing: One Bag/One Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Sandra McEntire. Registration deadline: July 5. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net. Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., WMRD 94.5 FM, 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All pickers and singers welcome. Yoga, 9-10:15 a.m., Narrow Ridge outdoor stage or Mac Smith Resource Center, 1936 Liberty Hill Road., Washburn. Bring yoga/Pilates mat, towel, water. No fee; donations accepted. Info: Mitzi Wood-Von Mizener, 4973603 or www.narrowridge.org. Benefit Ride for the First Baptist Mobile Ministry, First Baptist Church of Powell. Registration: 8 a.m.; ride begins 9 a.m. Lunch provided. No fee but donations accepted. All bikes and bikers welcome. Info: Don Wadley, 679-4045; Debbie Garrett, 599-9141; or email sweetnlow1298@comcast.net Big Clinch River Cleanup, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Museum of Appalachia, 2819 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Begins with breakfast and briefing for registered volunteers. To register: http://crctu.org and click on

SUNDAY, JULY 13 Little Greenbrier School Old Harp shape note singing, 2 p.m., Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Info: Robin Goddard, 982-6148 or rlgoddard@aol.com.

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MONDAY-THURSDAY, JULY 14-17 Kids Support Camp, a free four-day camp for kids who have a loved one facing cancer, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., The Cancer Support Community East Tennessee, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Info: 546-4661.

TUESDAY, JULY 15 UT Hospice Adult Grief Support Group meeting, 5-6:30 p.m., UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info/reservation: Brenda Fletcher, 544-6277. Summer Reading Program: Zoomobile, 1 p.m., Luttrell Public Library. Info: 992-0208. Honor Guard meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans invited. Info: 256-5415. Old College Monthly Harp Singing, 6 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 123 S. Jackson St., Athens, Tenn. Info: Cora Sweatt, 423 745-0248. Sevier County Monthly Old Harp Singing, 7 p.m., Middle Creek UMC, 1828 Middle Creek Road, Pigeon Forge. Info: David Sarten, 428-0874. Chef Arnold’s Pasta and Noodle Making Class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Avanti Savoia, 7610 Maynardville Pike. Cost: $50. Limited space. Info/to register: 922-9916 or www.avantisavoia.com.

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Big Sky birding Unless you possess a time machine, there are only a couple of ways I know to prolong springtime, at least on this side of the Equator – go higher or go north. But why prolong springtime anyway? Why, to continue to enjoy spring bird migration, of course. To spend more mornings surrounded by singing and courting birds, up from their wintertime hangouts in their spiffy spring feathers, active and conspicuous. And an Eden-like backdrop of fresh spring wildflowers is certainly a nice accompaniment to the scene. Thus, during the recent and seemingly unending winter, we searched for a place where we could indeed find spring again, after the one in Tennessee was done. And we found just such a place, in northwestern Montana, which is actually farther north than northern Maine, and higher, too. The place? The Nature Conservancy’s 18,000-acre Pine Butte Swamp Preserve and its adjacent Pine Butte Guest Ranch. Located just where the high-rolling shortgrass prairie that occupies the eastern twothirds of Montana meets the first row of craggy, snowcapped Rocky Mountains, the property rises abruptly

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Great Falls, Montana. There are numerous parks, monuments and exhibits along their route, and the magnificent Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center in Great Falls, where we spent an entire day. Finally, a couple of hours northwest of Great Falls and 2,300 miles from home, we found the Pine Butte Guest Ranch nestled down amongst a batch of big rugged mountains, and sitting beside the rushing, snowmelt-filled South Fork of the Teton River. And just down the road and out onto the prairie is the Pine Butte Swamp Preserve itself. Now, you wouldn’t expect to find a swamp in Montana, and although the Pine Butte Swamp Preserve is wet, it isn’t really a swamp – it’s a fen. That means that rather than having a big area of dark stagnant water standing around out there, there are lots of seeps, springs and little springs filled with clear, cool groundwater from the mountains, which creates an interesting wetland in an otherwise sparse and arid countryside. That, in turn, attracts all sorts of plants and animals. The wetlands turned out to be bad for the original ranchers. They had hoped to drain the “swamp” and grow crops and cattle – only the swamp wouldn’t drain. The ranch failed, and later became available, and

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FARMALL M Tractor w/cultivator, good cond. $1200; 1967 1 TON FORD TRUCK w/cattle rack bed, 88K mil. good cond. $2,200; CATERPILLAR 951 crawler loader, $3,600; 865-573-7588

Christian WF, 71, seeks respectable friendship Garage Sales 225 with WM, no smoke/ DRIVERS: LOdrugs PO Box 71103, HUGE GARAGE CAL/REGIONAL/O Knoxville, TN 37930 TR New Enhanced SALE, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Pay, Package Friday, July 11, & 8 on Exp. Exa.m.-noon Saturday, Adoption 21 Based cellent benefits. July 12, 1608 Consistent Miles Greenwell Dr., off ADOPT: LOVING 1st Daily/Wkly/Bi-Wkly Emory, off Pedigo, time Mom will work Hometime. CDL-A t u r n rig h t o n t o with you to make a 1yr OTR exp 855Greenwell. Antique plan for your baby. 842-8498 dishes, jewelry, lots Private adoption. Amy, 1-877-446-4269 of clothes, variety of 110 other items. LOVING, MARRIED Healthcare couple wishing to COUNSELING Shopper-News adopt a baby. Will 180 Center certified in give your child a lovmarriage & family ing, safe, happy therapy, substance home. Call toll free abuse, addiction anytime 888-850-0222. and abuse therapy. Lawn-Garden Equip. 190 MARRIED COUPLE Weekend appts. 42" CUT wants to adopt, any available. AcceptHYDROSTATIC race/gender. Loving ing credit cards. CRAFTSMAN, $475. and caring home. 804-1039 865-922-6408 Allowable expenses paid. Call 844-711-9590.

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For Sale By Owner 40a FOUNTAIN CITY For Sale by Owner. Immaculate home in established neighborhood. 1711 square feet with a full unfinished basement, including wood burning fireplace. Perfect as is, or ripe for flipping; this home will not disappoint. $185,700. 865-919-5562.

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American Bulldog puppies, NKC reg, champ parents, S&W, $350-$500. 865-438-5473 ***Web ID# 432567*** Australian Shepherd Puppies, 9 wks old, 1st shots & wormed. $300. 865-690-1623; 622-0233 ***Web ID# 432804*** ENGLISH BULLDOG, puppy, AKC, 12 wks. old, fawn male. S/W. $1400. 865-455-4127

GREAT DANE PUPS, AKC, Choc, $600 - 1200 LAKEFRONT DREAM DreamerDanes.com HOME 270-585-0217 Covered dock w/lift, 3 ***Web ID# 432324*** levels, 4 BR + bonus rm, 3.5 BA, 4 garages, Great Pyrenees / Mtn in-law suite, vaulted Cur Mix Puppies, ceil., 2 water heaters, Females, $100. 2 H/A units, 2 kitchens, 865-466-1903 custom built many amenities, about 4000 Dachshund puppies, SF, 3 porches, move in Mini dapple, 2 M $125 ea ready. Lower garage 2 F $175 ea. 865-266has H/A. $700,000. 9193 or 760-937-0152 865-803-2421.

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2 BURIAL SITES Lynnhurst Cemetery, open/closing fees all incl. 865-599-2693. 2 Plots, Garden of Div., Sherwood Gardens. Retails $2185 ea. $3250/b.o. 579-5269; 680-1078

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Office Space - Rent 65 Tazewell Pike Office Park, 2 mins from I-640. Singles & suites. Very reasonable! 963-5933

Apts - Furnished 72 WALBROOK STUDIOS 25 1-3 60 7 $140 weekly. Discount avail. Util, TV, Ph, Stv, Refrig, Basic Cable. No Lse.

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

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Many different breeds Maltese, Yorkies, Malti-Poos, Poodles, Yorki-Poos, Shih-Poos, Shih Tzu, $175/up. shots & wormed. We do layaways. Health guar. Div. of Animal Welfare State of TN Dept. of Health. 423-566-3647 judyspuppynursery.com

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ITASCA Navion K 2010, FORD GALAXY 500, CADILLAC SRX 2004, AFFORDABLE, RELIABLE thorough 24.5' Diesel, 1 slide new paint & int. fully loaded, trades cleaning svc for a incl. kit & couch, Lowrider. 92k mi. considered, A-1 cond. 15,877 mi. Sleeps 5, 289. $6500/b.o./trade. 1 owner. $8200. happy & healthy $72,000. 865-376-7681. 423-923-8146 865-523-0582; 566-5209. home. Schedule now for a refreshing Summer! Refs avail. CHEV HHR LS 2008, Motorcycles 238 Sport Utility 261 sunburst orange, Patricia 922-0343 45K mi, new tires, $9300. 865-919-2333 HARLEY DAVIDSON FORD ESCAPE 2010, 323 1969 XLH old school black, sunrf, loaded, ***Web ID# 430826*** Electrical chopper, totally 4 cyl, low miles, restored, orig owner, $12,900. 865-397-2421 VOL Elect ric $8,500. 865-310-8850 I ns tal l ati on H O ND A CR V E XL SE 2012, exc. cond. Repair HARLEY DAVIDSON 2012, AWD, 28.7K mi., $14,000. 865-250-4443 Maintenance Evolution Sportster, exc. cond. Asking Service Up1200 CC, 5800 mi, like new. $24,250. 865-322-6369. Mercury Grand Marquis $4000. 865-522-8818. grades LS 2009, silver, auto, HONDA PILOT 2011 Cab l e alloys, cruise, cliHARLEY DAVIDSON touring, lthr., DVD, mate, tan leather, P h on e L i n es Ultra Classic 2009, $4500 43K mi., $22,900. Michelins, 121k, clean, S ma l l j o b s in upgrades. 1200 mi. Call 423-295-5393. maintained, $7800. welco me. Better than new. Steve @ 865-607-3802 $16,500. 423-404-2862. License d/Ins ured Imports 262 PONT. FIERO 1987, O f c : 9 4 5 - 3 0 5 4 Harley Davidson Ultra Cell: 705-6357 Classic. 2013 Only good restorable, BMW 2013 328i 1000 mi. Selling for $1200 obo. Call 865Hardtop conv. health reasons. Discount 466-7945 Excavating/Grading 326 Like new. 9K mi. price. Info 865-805-8038 $31,500. 423-295-5393 SUZUKI 125 DRZ Dirt Air Cond / Heating 301 LEXUS ES300 2000, Bike. 2007, exc. cond. new rear tire. Exc. cond. Loaded. New tires. $4795/b.o. $1050. 865-577-2079. 865-397-7918 YAMAHA ROAD Star 1600, 15k mi, garage LEXUS LS400 1997, Coach Ed. 27 mpg, kept, Silverado pkg. Dk gray. 153k, lady $3500. 423-923-8146 driven. Runs /looks great. $4950/bo. 865Autos Wanted 253 354-4609 / 423-534-4275

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MERCEDES BENZ 2013 C300, 10K mi, black w/tan lthr, $23,900. 423-295-5393

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DINGHY, 6X4 Inflate 2 man, w/paddles, mtr. w/batt. Used twice, $275. 865-657-9402.

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PERGOLA WITH CANOPY. New, in Honda Ridgeline 2013, box! Paid $499, ask- WEERES Fisherman RTL, 4x4, 300 mi, all fact. ing $175. 865-363-4991 Deluxe 2002, 24', 115 opts., maroon ext., tan or 925-4981, lv msg. HP Merc. '03, Hus- int., navig., moonroof, WANT IT! AKC tler trlr '02, Depth Siberian Husky Male, finder, live well, REDUCED to $32,000, Blk. & white or gray, Household Appliances 204a changing compartment, cost 42K. 865-429-8585 6 mos. to 2 yrs, must exc. cond. $11,000. have full registration. GE Convection Wall 239-454-7650 931-510-4269. Oven, Elec., New, ***Web ID# 430791*** 4 Wheel Drive 258 white, 27.6x25x23.5. YORKIES AKC, quality $1300. 865-392-1166 F150 2005 4x4, pups. Happy & healthy. Campers 235 FORD 5.4 V8, ext. cab, H Guar. Great prices. KENMORE Washer & new tires, 93k act. 865-591-7220 Dryer exc. cond. $550 mi. All opt. Good ***Web ID# 431516*** Call Mary 865-588-8767 1999 SUNNYBROOK cond. running & 5th wheel, 34 ft., 3 slides, driving. More info w/d hookup, like new, KNOXVILLE'S & price 423-215-2211 $10,000; 865-313-5642 Free Pets 145 LARGEST or 423-223-1369 SELECTION NEW & PRE-OWNED JEEP TJ Wrangler Preowned/Scratch & Dent ADOPT! INVENTORY SALE 1999, 4L, 5 spd, soft 90 Day Warranty Looking for an addi2014 MODEL SALE top, RV tow bar, www.hunleyturner.com tion to the family? Check Us Out At $7,000. 865-310-8850 865-689-6508 Visit Young-Williams Northgaterv.com Animal Center, the TOYOTA TACOMA or call 865-681-3030 WILL PICK UP free official shelter for 2003, V6, 4WD manual, unwanted appls, Knoxville & Xtra Cab, 183K mi., mowers & scrap Knox County. obo. 865-804-8396. 237 $13,500 metal. John 925-3820 Motor Homes ***Web ID# 425028*** Call 215-6599 2000 Pace Arrow, 36', or visit Medical Supplies 219 2 slides, twin air & Antiques Classics 260 knoxpets.org heat, W&D, sleeps 6, 23K mi, $35,000 Compression legware, 1978 OLDS obo. 865-850-9613 Jobst 1520, XL nude 98 Farmer’s Market 150 sheer, 4 pair $30/pair, Class B Camper Ford REGENCY Sedan, all orig., call cost $50/pair. 7 pair Diesel Van Rigged 865-719-0368 Lg $15/pair. 865-573-4445 For FARMALL M Camping, very low Tractor w/cultivator, Estate Sale Antique miles, many updates, good cond. $1200; 1967 Classic Car very good cond. Price 1 TON FORD TRUCK Wanted To Buy 222 Reduced. 865-216-2049. Olds 442 1967 w/cattle rack bed, 88K "Classic Collector Car" mil. good cond. $2,200; VENDSTAR 3 slot FORD TIOGA CAMPER blk conv., fully restored. CATERPILLAR Trophy winner! candy vend. mach. Also 1994, new awning, 951 crawler loader, Vendstar parts & supplies. sleeps 8, $9500. 865- $40,000 neg. 865-368-9411. $3,600; 865-573-7588 ***Web ID# 432777*** 865-654-0978 573-3032

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Ah, but the birds. The state of Montana may have only nine people per square mile, but it boasts a bird list of nearly 400 species. We were hoping to see considerably over 100 for the trip. At the ranch each day, we birded for an hour before breakfast, and then we were away, either out onto the prairie or up into the mountains, to see what we could see. Our searches for prairie birds out on the grassy hilltops showed us why Montana is called “Big Sky Country.” You could see nearly forever in every direction, and the sky did indeed look bigger than any I ever saw. Out in the arid West, lakes attract large numbers of birds. We spent one day at a huge lake, appropriately called Freezeout Lake; it was 43 degrees that day. Big rafts of birds were everywhere. We observed 15

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the Nature Conservancy bought it. Which is great for nature. Now protected and with plenty of water, it is full of wild things – deer, elk, moose, bobcats, golden eagles. And grizzly bears. Lewis and Clark first described the grizzly, at that time unknown to science. They wrote that they were “verry large and turrible.” And they indeed had a number of very close calls with them in Montana. The area of the Pine Butte Preserve has the largest concentration of grizzlies in North America. The momma grizzlies bring their new cubs down from the mountains in the spring to feed out in the wetlands below. All the ranch hands carry a can of “bear spray” on their belts, and we were all warned to stay aware of our surroundings and not wander around alone.

species of ducks, four gulls, three terns, and more than a dozen other water-related species – white pelicans, grebes, herons, marbled godwits and yellow-headed blackbirds. Up in the mountains we spied numerous bird wonders, small and large, from tiny male calliope hummingbirds doing their big swooping courtship flights to majestic prairie falcons and golden eagles, nesting high up on the sheer cliffs above us. We saw birds that only a true birder could love, with names like MacGillivray’s warbler, Townsend’s solitaire, gray jay, Clark’s nutcracker. My favorite bird of the trip has to be the amazing American dipper – a little gray bird that gathers its food by walking along the bottoms of rushing mountain streams, searching for aquatic bugs and larvae as nonchalantly as if it were pecking around in my yard. Our species list grew and grew, and when at last we had to bid the ranch goodbye we had tallied up 142 species for the five days we had spent there. That plus a whole array of new wildflowers, lots of scenery and history, and some of the best steaks you ever ate, made for a trip that we would gladly repeat any year – except that there are a lot of other places out there, where we hope to prolong springtime again in the years ahead.

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