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Betty Coleman is a wellknown instructor in tai chi and a retired professor from the University of Tennessee. Yet writer Carol Shane was able to discover so much more about Betty and her husband, the late Larry Coleman. Read Shane’s story in “My Life.”

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Sharps Ridge A group of veterans who want to upgrade Sharps Ridge Park will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, in the banquet room at the Golden Corral Restaurant on Clinton Hwy. Jessica King, commander WVA Chapter 44, said both veterans and civilians are welcome to help.

On the road ... Last week Shopper News reporters met with senior residents of Halls at Elmcroft on Andersonville Pike. The oldest person in the room, except possibly the reporters, was Floyd Brown, who turns 100 in four months. For pictures and a story, check details on page A-6.

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John Smith (1795-1883), W.A.A. Conner (1823-1905), Squire Henry T. Seymour (1877-1968) and Dr. Roy T. Wallace (1918-2007) would be so proud that their dreams for their congregation came true and Smithwood Baptist Church is both alive and well for its 170th anniversary celebration at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, in a special worship service. The church was founded on Aug. 11, 1845, originally known as Adair’s Creek Baptist Church. A small group of dedicated Christians assembled on that date, and their meaningful commitment was entered in the church minutes: On the day above mentioned, and our beloved brethren and others, John Smith, Maria Smith, Martha L. Smith, Charles W. Karnes, Nancy E. Karnes, Israel O. Smith, Lucy Smith, Elizabeth Copeland, Rebecca Copeland, and John Moody associated themselves together as a church ac-

Smithwood Baptist Church, established on land granted by John and Maria C. Smith in 1845, celebrates its 170th anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 9. Photos by Fred Cannon

cording to the terms of the foregoing articles of Faith and Covenant and were by us recognized as a denomination, and may the God of love and peace ever be with them. The land on which the church rests was a part of John Adair’s original 1778 640-acre Land Grant #28 from the state of North Carolina. John Smith married Adair’s granddaughter, Maria Christian, and the couple would later donate the property for construction of the church and the adjoining Smithwood School. Services were held in a home or a school for the first two years, To page A-3

Cell tower meeting gives opponents little hope By Betty Bean Last Monday’s informational meeting for Martha BerryRidgecrest residents who oppose allowing a 150-foot cell tower to be built in their neighborhood gave the neighbors little reason to hope that they can block it. The tower is on the Metropolitan Planning Commission’s August agenda. Attorney Mary Miller, who represents Branch Tower/T-Mobile, presided over the meeting at the Fountain City Lions Club building that drew some 40 residents – almost all of whom were opposed to the location of the tower on Ridgecrest Drive. Larry Perry, an independent consultant with MPC, and Kevin Blewitt, an engineer with T-Mobile, assisted Miller. Perry said that laws regulating cell towers are weighted in favor of the service providers and cited the close-to-home example of Blount County, which denied a tower per-

mit and was taken to court. “Defending that denial cost them $240,000, and they lost,” Perry said. Miller and Perry were questioned by the proposed tower’s closest neighbors, led by Paula Minhinnitt, who said her disabled husband loves to watch wildlife from his screened-in porch, and John Longmire, who has similar concerns and whose property also abuts the proposed cell tower site. Miller listed reasons for Branch/T-Mobile’s choice of the Ridgecrest Road site: “We didn’t just throw a dart on a dartboard,” she said. “A lot City Council member Nick Della goes into trying to place a cell Volpe looks grim as he walks into tower – it takes a lot of time, a lot cell tower meeting. Photo by Betty Bean of planning. What is the coverage? Is there a hole? Can we co-locate (mentioning water towers and the Medical Arts Building as examand flagpole – and the pros and posed to build a “monopine” tower ples of co-location sites)?” that is supposed to resemble a She described the types of tow- cons of each. She drew guffaws from the ers that could be built – lattice, platform mounted, “slick stick” crowd when she said Branch proTo page A-3

Rollins honored By Betty Bean There was a big turnout on Cherry Street for the ceremonial dedication Friday of the Avon W. Rollins Sr. Overpass, which has renamed the span of I-40 that crosses Cherry Street. The Knoxville Police Department blocked off a lane of Cherry Street and stopped traffic coming off the I-40 exit ramp to allow pedestrian access to the dedication site. The multiracial crowd included dignitaries and private citizens of all ages. It grew steadily as the 10 a.m. dedication approached. The event and the naming ceremony were sponsored by state Sen. Becky Massey and state Rep. Joe Armstrong, both of whom have close historical connections to Rollins and the cause of his life – civil rights. Before Knoxville native Rol-

Sheryl and Avon Rollins at the bridge dedication

lins was director of the Beck Cultural Exchange Center or a TVA executive, he was one of Knoxville’s most prominent civil rights activists in the early 1960s and was a founding member of the

St udent Nonviolent C oord i nat i ng Committee. Knoxville in those days was sharply divided along racial lines. AfricanAmericans attended segregated schools, couldn’t attend movies at

the big downtown theaters or eat at downtown restaurants or lunch counters. If they needed in-patient medical treatment, they could get it only at UT Hospital. Rollins was one of a group of young African-Americans who worked to change all that. He was arrested dozens of times and found himself working closely with Massey’s father, Mayor John J. Duncan Sr., who wanted to bring about peaceful change. A few years later, after Duncan had gone to serve in Congress, he got letters from Cas Walker, who didn’t appreciate Rollins picketing one of his stores and urged Duncan to use his influence to get Rollins fired from his job at TVA. Armstrong, who represents most of East Knoxville in the General Assembly, also represents the generation that has been able to walk through doors opened by the movement to which Rollins has dedicated his life.

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Remembering Shannon Hancock

Lily Beth Hancock and her mom, Shannon, at the Halls Elementary School awards day in May. Lily Beth received an award for outstanding academic excellence during the program. Photo by R. White She asked about my daughter with interest and enthusiasm, even years later. How many parents can re-

Smithwood Baptist but a small frame church was constructed in 1847 when the membership had grown to 14. As the nation was in turmoil in the years just before the Civil War, the church voted to suspend services in 1860. Services resumed in 1865 with the end of the war and, over the next 15 years, membership grew to 55. When a vestibule and a tower were added in 1892, the members voted to rename the church Smithwood Baptist Church. Under the ministry of the Rev. J.E. Wickham, the church purchased its first parsonage on Rennoc Road in 1913. Construction of a new auditorium was begun two years later, and the first worship service was held there on April 9, 1916. The beloved Rev. W.E. Wauford served the church from 1929 to 1936 and, as an act of faith even in the midst of the Great Depression, the sanctuary was extended, a foyer added and the basement was finished to afford added Sunday school space. Many Fountain Citians received their first instruction in piano from the Rev. Wauford’s daughter, Dale Wauford Ogg, who would serve as accompanist for the church choir for 50 years. It was during the ministry of the Rev. R.W. Prevost (1938-1941) that the choir loft and the baptistry were added. With the increase in membership, the mission program was also expanded and the congregation gave a

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Biblical tithe toward the Cooperative Mission Program. The Rev. Dr. Ralph L. Murray came to the church in 1948. Soon the Greenway Mission Church was established along with an extensive remodeling of the sanctuary. With an expansion of programs for the youth of the church, Sunday school attendance grew to average over 450, there were 200 active in Training Union and the library grew to more than 1,500 volumes. The Cradle Roll, the Sunbeams, the Girls Auxiliary and the Boy Scouts were all expanded. By 1953, the church membership was growing and more space was needed. The dedication of the Education Annex was held on Jan. 16, 1953, and Sunday school enrollment soon topped 1,200, necessitating a South Annex. which added 22,000 square feet in 1960. When Addie Fielden memorialized her late husband, Carl R. Fielden, with the gift of an art window in 1962, her gift spurred a redesign of the sanctuary in Georgian-Colonial style to match the elegant Norman Rockwellesque exterior. New furnishings, new windows and special chandeliers enhanced the worshipful atmosphere. Also added were six beautiful stainedglass windows depicting events in the life of Christ to make the sanctuary a very worshipful place. Arson was suspected when, on June 29, 1971, the steeple acted as a flue

member the loving heart she shared with students? Hundreds upon hundreds is my guess. Teacher Steve McDaniel shared thoughts on losing his friend: “A couple of weeks ago I received a text from a teacher, and all that it said was she needed for me to call her and it was important. I knew instantly, even before I made the call, that Shannon was gone.” McDaniel knew Hancock was having medical problems but believed doctors would be able to clear them up and all would be well. Sadly, that wasn’t the case. “Shannon was my partner and best friend for 14 years of teaching fifth-graders at Halls,” said McDaniel. “Fifth-graders are interesting people; not quite children but not yet teenagers. She called them ’tweeners. Shannon had a knack for

disciples: Worship, Evangelize, Practice Discipleship, Fellowship and Provide Ministry. John Smith may not have voiced his dreams in just those words in 1845 when he and nine other charter members founded the church. However, he would have been pleased to see those tenets in action on a recent Sunday when the congregation, including some of his descendants still in leadership positions, some in the choir, some in the library and some serving as deacons, welcomed a visitor to the church. Smithwood Baptist Christ Heals the Lame Man. Church is positioned to This window in honor of serve its community for Charlie and Opal Pratt, both another 170 years and preesteemed in the church and pared to carry the message as Fountain City’s oldest of Christ to a world in need. business, is one of the six windows in the sanctuary of Smithwood Baptist Church that depict the life of Christ.

to draw fire from the basement and to cause an estimated $100,000 in damage. Then-pastor the Rev. James W. Abernathy assembled a stunned congregation on the lawn and observed, “YOU are the church. We shall restore the building.” And they did. When the long-range planning committee presented its comprehensive “Embrace the Future” report to the congregation on July 25, 2004, it emphasized the five things a church must do to create

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knowing just which teacher to be with a particular student – the strict, ‘no excuse’ teacher or the kind, loving extra mom that every student needs from time to time.” Hancock had a passion for learning that she instilled in her students and it carried over through the years. McDaniel was always astonished at the number of students who kept in touch and would come back to visit her. “Her students form a lasting legacy for an outstanding teacher. “We will all miss Shannon terribly,” said McDaniel. “The suddenness of her death left all of us unprepared. Her family, friends and colleagues will miss her quick sense of humor, her leadership and her love. Her passing is a huge loss for our community.” Halls Elementary School

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By Ruth White The Halls community lost a friend and loving teacher when Shannon Hancock, former fifth-grade teacher at Halls Elementary, passed away in mid-July. She was honored at a service on Saturday night as former students, co-workers and loved ones said one final goodbye. Remembering Hancock as school gears up for another year is fitting as she loved being in the classroom with her students. One of my favorite memories of her is the love she poured on my daughter, Caroline, who was in Hancock’s fifthgrade reading class in 2005. Caroline had been diagnosed with juvenile arthritis and was often exhausted by reading time. Hancock was always aware of the situation and her needs, often providing motherly comfort and a resting spot.

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Oops, there is a game before Oklahoma Have you heard the wonderful news? GameDay may be coming to Knoxville for the Oklahoma game. The whole world will be watching. Big chance for Butch to establish big-game credibility. Neyland Stadium will be filled to overflowing. Joshua Dobbs can take his first real step toward the Heisman Trophy – unless Jalen or Alvin jumps in front of him. You know how young people are these days: full-blast ahead, not much time devoted to respect for elders. Oklahoma at Tennessee will bring back football as it used to be in Big Orange County – big buildup, peak enthusiasm, not much sleep on Friday night, excitement you can really feel. Tailgate parties will be standingroom only. Tickets will be prized possessions. “I think the Oklahoma weekend is going to be off the charts,” said Dave Hart.

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Go Vols! Sic ’em, Smokey! Do what? You say there is a game before Oklahoma? Oh my, I and thousands of others have completely overlooked Bowling Green State University, Titans’ stadium, Nashville, 4 o’clock on Sept. 5. Sure enough, there it is on my magnetic UT schedule. The legendary Robert R. Neyland once lectured at length about getting the cart in front of the horse, about overlooking a minor foe while focusing on an upcoming major. Take nothing for granted, said the General. Fear Chattanooga – and even Vanderbilt.

Bowling Green is probably better than Vandy. Last season the Falcons had eight wins, including the Camellia Bowl. I don’t know where it was or who they beat. Don’t expect me to know everything. I do know Bowling Green has 15 returning regulars, including two starting quarterbacks. I know the team gave up more points than it scored in 2014 but did not let that disparity cause an inferiority complex. The coach, Dino Babers, is in the second season of teaching the Houston offense, as taught by Art Briles. That means wideopen hurry and throw the ball around. I know something else: Former Notre Dame safety Eilar Hardy will play his one remaining year of college eligibility at Bowling Green. Defensive lineman Malik Brown, transfer from Ten-

nessee, had two sacks in the first quarter of the Bowling Green spring game. You do remember Malik? He was a high-school teammate of Curt Maggitt in West Palm Beach. Come to think of it, I know some other things you may not know: Senior kicker Tyler Tate is on the Lou Groza Trophy watch list. Center Tim McAuliffe is on the Rimington Trophy watch list. Tennessee is not represented. Bowling Green wide receiver Tim Tupa is the son of Tom Tupa, former Ohio State star and NFL punter and spare QB for seven different teams. Bowling Green provided Urban Meyer his first headcoaching job, initial step up the stairs to Utah, Florida and Ohio State. Dave Clawson, former Tennessee offensive coordinator who put the finishing

touches on Phillip Fulmer’s career, used the Falcons as a springboard to the Wake Forest job. Perry Stadium at Bowling Green seats 23,724. It is possible to purchase a season ticket for five home games for $40. That’s $40

total, not per game. Bowling Green is a different world. That is no excuse for any of us looking ahead to Oklahoma and risking an absolutely awful upset. Pass the word: first things first. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.

GOSSIP AND LIES ■ Dennis Francis got the best line of the Sunday talk shows when he quoted the late Leona Helmsley commenting on Donald Trump: “I wouldn’t believe him if his tongue was notarized.” ■ Cecil the Lion was killed in Zimbabwe after being lured outside his game preserve by a Mitt Romney-donor dentist from Minnesota. ■ Meanwhile, Dr. Walter Palmer shuttered his practice after protesters appeared. His comment: If I offended anyone, I’m sorry.

■ Foster Arnett returned from vacation and held a press conference about his ugly Facebook posts. His comment: “If I offended anyone, I’m sorry.” ■ Reports that Arnett was hunting lions with Palmer in Zimbabwe were exaggerated. ■ Kim Bumpas and the board of Visit Knoxville have killed Boomsday – the signature attraction that draws the most visitors to Knoxville. But if they’ve offended anyone (other than the 400,000 visitors), they’re sorry.

Love affair with Knoxville runs in the family She stops short of saying that she’s following in her father’s footsteps, but Janet Testerman, who plans to kick off her campaign for the Knox County Commission seat from District 4 in September, says former Knoxville Mayor Kyle Testerman’s legacy resonates more as she gets older. “One person’s abilities and actions can make a difference,” she says. He had a love affair with the city, and she does, too. But she had to get out of Tennessee for a few years before she could settle down in her hometown. After graduating from Webb School of Knoxville, she attended Southern Methodist

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University, where she studied communications. She left Dallas to take a job with Ernst & Young in Los Angeles. She moved briefly to Atlanta before deciding to attend law school at UT. But she took a summer job in catering the summer before classes began and “bagged law school.” She worked for Childhelp Tennessee before turning to

catering full-time. The current director of Childhelp Tennessee, Hugh Nystrom, is also a candidate for the seat, along with incumbent Jeff Ownby. All are Republicans. Testerman owned her own catering business, Testerman Cooperative Catering, for eight years. She later launched “skirt!” magazine and served as editor for “Knoxville” magazine. She is currently manager of corporate communications at Scripps Networks Interactive. She believes that owning her own company taught her to manage people and money, and her experience in the creative sector helps

her see the big picture. Knox County needs to focus on the big picture, she says. She doesn’t have a problem with Ownby, but she says she wants to bring integTesterman rity back to the district and represent business owners. The county has a rich history and a vibrant future, and its government needs to get creative with efforts to broaden its tax base, she says. Responsible development is a big issue. Her fam-

ily’s background in development and her interest in historic preservation allow her to be objective. The 4th District is just one piece of the picture, and she’s excited about the opportunity to work collaboratively, she says. Testerman was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010 and went public in order to support other cancer patients. “That which doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. But I never let it define me. I created an amazing network,” she says. Her network has also been expanded by time spent on numerous local boards, including Dog-

wood Arts, Young-Williams Animal Center, Leadership Knoxville, Appalachian Ballet and Champions for a Cause. Her family has always been supportive, she says. She’s married to Joey Creswell and has two young stepdaughters. She and her two siblings grew up with politics, so they’ve encouraged her, too. “We’re all cut from the same cloth.” Even with all of that support, she doesn’t take running for office lightly. She’s spent six years thinking about it. “I’ve been waiting for the right time and seat, and this feels right.”

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Mike McMillan, school board chair and District 8 representative, stands with Carter High School principal Ryan Siebe and Gov. Bill Haslam. They were at Carter Middle School on Monday to recognize both Carter High and Carter Middle, which were among the six Knox County schools designated rewards schools by the state. Photo by Ruth White

Governor, school board celebrate at Carter By Ruth White Gov. Bill Haslam visited Carter Middle School on Monday to announce (and celebrate) that Knox County Schools is one of 12 of the state’s 144 districts to be named “exemplary” based on academic testing. Specific schools honored were Carter Middle, Carter High, Copper Ridge, Farragut High, Gap Creek and Sequoyah. School board chair Mike McMillan said the recognition was a testimony to the hard work of teachers. “Our teachers are willing to go above and beyond what is required. Even when expectations and standards were raised, the teachers kept the focus on providing

excellent education.” Tennessee Commissioner of Education Candice McQueen said, “Knox County is a model for others to follow. Your students gained more than anticipated and it wasn’t possible without the hard work of the teachers.” Haslam said the award was based on both growth and achievement in Knox County Schools. “Great results don’t just happen.” In statewide results released earlier, the 2015 district-level TCAP results showed strong gains in high school and overwhelming gains in grades 3-8 math. A majority of students in nearly 100 districts were proficient in math, compared to 2011 when the ma-

jority of students were proficient in math in only 24 districts. Districts showed significant gains, specifically in grades 3-8 math with 121 districts out of 144 improving. For the first time since the test was given in 2011, the majority of students were proficient or advanced in algebra II in more than 65 percent of districts. Knox County showed the highest gains in high school algebra I , 4.4 percent, and math in grades 3-8, 3.5 percent. Knox showed negative growth in two areas: reading, grades 3-8, -0.1 percent; and biology I, -0.2 percent. Growth in grades 3-8 English language arts de-

clined across school districts. Inexplicably, Knox students scored highest in number of advanced or proficient in high school English I (76.8 percent); and lowest in number of advanced or proficient in high school English III (45.3 percent). Black, Hispanic and Native American students narrowed gaps in both math and English language arts in the majority of districts. Economically disadvantaged students also narrowed gaps with their peers in high school, making gains in English II in 65 percent of districts and making gains in algebra II in 77 percent of districts.

‘Feeling the Bern’ for Sanders Knoxville was Feeling the Bern last Wednesday as two standing-room-only groups on opposite ends of town participated in what is being billed as the biggest grassroots political organizing event ever. More than 100,000 people nationwide RSVPed to Bernie Sanders’ invitation to come hear his live-streamed stump speech, and the Knoxville groups attracted far more

Mary Headrick prepares for Bernie Sanders’ live stream at the North Knox rally.

Betty Bean than 200. Sanders is a two-term U.S. Senator from Vermont seeking the Democratic nomination for president. Nobody seemed to mind that their guy is 73, a socialist and looks a lot like the old guy in “Back to the Future.” He’s caught a wave, and his support is surging. On the north end of town, Mary Headrick booked a room at the Days Inn, sent out announcements and said she’d had to keep upgrading the venue because the response she got was so enthusiastic. “I had to increase the capacity from 50 to 100,” she said. “This meeting is for Sanders supporters and for folks who just want more information.” The live stream was scheduled for 7:30 p.m., and by 7:10, the room was almost full. Headrick, a newly re-

tired physician from Maynardville (she officially retired last November but said she’s having second thoughts about that decision because she misses her patients so much) and former congressional candidate, was asked why she’s not on board for Hillary Clinton. She said she hasn’t made a firm decision about whom to support in the Democratic primary. She doesn’t believe Clinton has gotten enough credit for blazing the trail that led to the Affordable Care Act, but she wants to hear particulars. “I want to see Hillary fill in the blanks. I want to know more about her position on the Trans Pacific Trade Partnership – NAFTA really gave away our manufacturing jobs – and I’m hoping to hear a more progressive populist message from Secretary Clinton. I’m not happy about our rigged capitalist system.” While Headrick worked on the computer, a woman named Anna from Sweetwater who said she’d been attending Bernie Sanders

meetings in Chattanooga, took command of the room and reminded the growing audience that the Veterans of Foreign Wars had given their guy its Legislator of the Year award and said they should plan to participate in something called Chalk the Block for Bernie on Aug. 8. And then she said something that is echoing through all the Sanders organizations: “Nobody’s in charge here.” Meanwhile in the Old City, Andrew Wynn, U.S. Air Force veteran, University of Tennessee graduate student and organizer of the Sanders party at Barley’s, said he counted 25 additional people after the supply of 100 name tags had been given out. He said the Sanders campaign will be different than anything anybody’s ever seen. He repeated something the candidate says: “The people are taking ownership … there is no centralized leader.” “For me, what that means is each different town, city or state is responsible for do-

The resignation of Justice Gary Wade from the Tennessee Supreme Court effective Sept. 8 is unexpected and disappointing to many of his supporters and donors who counted on him serving most if not all of the eightyear term he worked so vigorously to win. It raises many questions that are largely unanswered.

Wade is a popular figure in East Tennessee who waged a hard-fought statewide campaign (raising over $1 million) last summer to win another term on the court. He quits after serving one-eighth of the eight years to become the dean of Lincoln Memorial University Law School here in Knoxville. Why? One of his reasons for quitting the court was to slow down and have more free time. But his new job will be more demanding than the one he leaves as he will have to raise money for the school while working diligently to maintain its accrediting standards. He also will have considerable administrative duties. LMU has had a search committee for a new dean over the past few months. As the new dean, Gary Wade can certainly do well for them. Sources in Sevier County had heard rumors of his retirement months ago but did not take them seriously. This writer heard them, too, but could not verify them. Wade was reported to have said serving on the court now was not as much fun as it used to be. Wade also has said when the court was challenged by Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey he would not retire and leave under pressure. Now he is leaving on his own terms. Perhaps that is the real reason. Who knows? However, no one knows whom Gov. Haslam may appoint to replace Wade (that will be a subject of a future

column). We do know the Wade vacancy will last five to six months. The court will have only four justices on Sept. 9. The court also meets then to hear cases. Had Wade opted to remain on the court to the convening of the General Assembly on Jan. 13, 2016, that lengthy vacancy could have been avoided. A recent state constitutional amendment provides that the General Assembly must confirm the governor’s choice. He cannot appoint a member of the General Assembly. However, the General Assembly failed in the last session to agree on a procedure for both houses to confirm an appointee. The amendment also provides that if an appointee is not approved or rejected within 60 days of being nominated to the General Assembly then he/she will be considered confirmed. In other words, no legislative action means confirmation. March 13, 2016, may be the earliest a nominee can be seated to perform his or her duties. Wade should have waited at least until 2016 to resign to prevent such a long vacancy on the court that he once led as chief justice. What was the rush to depart four weeks from now? Wade is an able and popular figure who will be an asset to LMU’s Duncan School of Law. But it seems clear he had been planning to serve only a brief period on the court. ■ Gov. Bill and Crissy Haslam will headline the opening of the new Visitors Center at the Knoxville Botanical Gardens at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at 2743 Wimpole Ave. in East Knoxville. The public is invited. Mayors Burchett and Rogero will participate, too. The gardens, which are the former Howell Nursery, are a significant part of the floral landscape of Knoxville. ■ The public is also invited to the Karen CarsonJason Zachary debate at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at Farragut Town Hall. This is their only debate before the GOP primary. Early voting ends the next day, Aug. 7.

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Sandra Clark of Shopper News talks with Floyd Brown. He will be 100 years old in four months and has written a book about his life. Photos by Samantha Beals

The 49 residents at Elmcroft Senior Living are a busy bunch of people, sometimes importing entertainment – dancers, choirs and Bible studies – and sometimes going out to community events including activities at the Halls Senior Center, or joint events with students at Halls Elementary or Halls High School. Recently, they bought a new flag that they will present to the fire department. Sometimes the Elmcroft bunch goes to yard sales, something that’s right in Floyd Brown’s wheelhouse. Brown is Elmcroft’s senior resident, both in terms of the length of time he’s been there – five years – and his age – he will celebrate his 100th birthday in

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four months. He picked up extra money and made new friends during the years after he retired from TVA by working the yard-sale circuit and bringing home his finds to resell in his own yard. His wife, Helen, moved into Elmcroft’s memory-care unit, and he visited with her three or four times a day until she died. “We had an unusual married life,” Brown said. “A 90-day courtship and a 76year marriage.” He’s hard of hearing but still keeps coming up with new ideas, like a plan to build a service road behind Elmcroft, 7521 Andersonville Pike, to ease traffic congestion. Elmcroft’s newest residents, Bill and Lucy Malpides (Bill says his name

Elmcroft is Italian for “bad feet”) are from Chicago and have been in residence for three weeks. When told that he sounds like Marlon Brando’s Vito Corleone in “The Godfather,” he declared, “I AM Marlon Brando.” “Whoa! Am I lucky!” said Lucy, giving him a pat. Lorraine LeCocq is another big-city “import.” She hails from New York and moved to Tennessee 36 years ago after vacationing in the Smokies. “I fell in love,” she said. “That’s 36 years, ya’ll!” Jean McManus, Barbara LaRue George and Walter Purnell are all from North Knox County. McManus was cafeteria manager at Halls Elementary School and says students liked her pies better than anything else. She

was a hard working woman whose husband died when their children were 2, 3, 6 and 7 years old. George, who is a skilled piano player, moved in a few months back when her son started to worry about her driving to McDonald’s. Her brother, Hubert LaRue, is the Halls community historian. Purnell is a farmer from the Ritta community and was the developer of Windsong Mountain Estates. Elmcroft community relations director Samantha Beals said she’s proud of the atmosphere that has come together there and said she’s hoping that a crowd will come over to visit this fall for an entertaining evening of outdoor movie-watching.

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God, the singer The Lord your God is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; he will rejoice over you with loud singing as on a day of festival. (Zephaniah 3: 17 NRSV)

‘Recess’ at Bible school Kids play in front of Mount Hermon United Methodist Church during a break from Vacation Bible School. The church, located at 235 E. Copeland Road, held an evening VBS last week with some 26 kids from the community participating. The picturesque church was founded in 1894. Photo by S. Clark

Having a ‘ball’ at Parkway Camp By Sherri Gardner Howell Sometimes just looking for a different twist on an old favorite can give birth to success. Parkway Baptist Church, 401 S. Peters Road, recently finished a Vacation Bible School that didn’t follow any of the traditional curricula. The church did a sports camp. “The idea actually came from our secretary,” explains J.J. Whaley, children’s minis-

ter at Parkway. “Her son, who is a pastor up in Boston, told us about this new Christian sports camp curriculum that his church used and how much their kids loved it. We were actually looking to do something different this year, and this seem to fit the profile.” The sports camp focused on basketball and soccer and was staffed by volunteers from the church. The camp was four nights and incorporated play

and instruction. The coaches were all experienced coaches, some with public school coaching on their resumes. Boys and girls, ages 5 to 12, were invited. The camp was open to church members and the community. “We had 72 children attend,” says Whaley. “It was a great success on all fronts.” Whaley has been children’s minister at Parkway since 2011.

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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.

■ Bookwalter UMC, 4218 Central Avenue Pike, will host “Dealing with Anger and Bad Attitudes in Children and Their Parents” seminar, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21. Cost: $20 each/$30 couple. Advance registration is required. Info/ registration: biblicalparenting.org/register or 609-7718002. ■ Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church, 9132 Kingston Pike, is holding auditions for singers, orchestra players, actors, dancers and handbell ringers ages 16 and up for its KnoxCam ministry. Info: Jill Lagerberg, jilllagerberg@ cspc.net; knoxcam.org; on

Classes/meetings/ auditions ■ Beaver Dam Baptist Church third floor education building, 4328 E. Emory Road, will host free movie: “Do You Believe?”

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My dictionary tells me that rejoice means “To gladden,” or “To feel joy or great delight.” Isn’t it a lovely thought that sometimes God feels “joy or great delight” in His children? That God will express that delight with loud singing! Have you ever heard God singing? Surely you have. If you have stood by the ocean, heard the crash of the waves and the call of the gulls, you have heard God’s voice. If you have heard a baby coo or a toddler laugh, you have heard God’s song. If you have sung “How Great Thou Art” with all your soul, you have joined the angels in singing God’s song. So how do we give God cause to rejoice over us with loud singing? By loving God with heart, soul, mind and strength. By loving our fellow humans – even the unlovable, irascible, grumpy, selfish, thought-

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Intern finale!

July 28 was our last day of Shopper-News interns for the summer. While the parting was bittersweet, interns got some special treats this time around, including beauty services at Paul Mitchell School of Knoxville, pizza and laser tag at LaserQuest, a tour of

Rural/Metro Station 41, and a chance to try out Tennova’s surgical robot. If you know an 8th grader who would be interested in becoming a Shopper-News intern, email Sara Barrett at sara.barrett@shoppernews now.com.

Interns Anne Marie Higginbotham and Maggie Williams get ready to play laser tag. Photo by R. White

Interns get Paul Mitchell experience By Shannon By Shann hannon on C Carey arey ar ey Everyone the ShopperNews interns met at Paul Mitchell School of Knoxville was friendly, upbeat and stylish. But the diverse crowd had something else in common: they all love going to school. Our interns were treated to an exclusive tour of the school, an overview of the program and a chance to experience the services offered by students. No apologies to parents necessary, wild haircuts and colors didn’t happen. But the group looked stunning when they were done. Jessica Carothers and Jason Turner greeted interns at the door. Carothers said the cosmetology program offered at Paul Mitchell can be full-time or parttime and includes study of anatomy, sanitation, history of cosmetology, and a myriad of skills and techniques the students will use in their careers. “It’s about making everyone see their uniqueness and find their own beauty,” she said. Turner spoke about

Paul Mitchell student Brian Thompson treats intern Abi Nicholson to a manicure during a recent visit to the school. Photo by R. White Maddie Murphy gets her hair curled by Paul Mitchell student La’Jai Kee and Anne Marie Higginbotham tries out a new style, thanks to student Kelsie Carlton. Photo by R. White

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in colors. Now, the school is also focused on giving back to the community. “We’re more of a culture than anything,” said Turner. “We’re not just a school. We’re a family.” Info: knoxville.paul mitchell.edu

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Robotic surgery more precise By Charlie Hamilton The thought of robots doing surgery on a human might be scary at first, but if you do some research it might change your opinion. This doesn’t mean that a robot alone will perform a surgery, but a human surgeon will be aided by a computer during surgery. Starting in the early 1990s, NASA and the U.S. military were researching telepresence surgery, which means a robotic surgery which is performed by a surgeon from a different location. This would help out with injuries occurring on the battlefield or to astronauts in space. A few surgeries happened this way, but it didn’t become regular practice. Instead, on-site surgeons can use computer assisted technology to perform surgeries the human hand cannot. In 2000, the Food and Drug Administration approved the da Vinci Surgical System to operate complex surgeries. Since then, around 2 million surgeries has been performed by surgeons using the da Vinci. The da Vinci is used for different types of surgeries, including prostate, lung and throat. The statistics of the surgical robot are remarkable. The duration of the surgery and the recovery time for an average person are reduced by a big amount compared to a regular surgery. The surgery is also more precise and accurate compared to regular surgery. The da Vinci also slows down human motion during the surgery to make the motions as smooth as possible. This machine costs around $2 million, but it is worth it in the long run. Thank you, Dr. Michel

Betty Mengesha enjoys the opportunity to sit in the cab of the Rural Metro fire engine at the Farragut station. Photo by Amanda McDonald

One minute to respond By Shannon Carey One minute. When a call comes in, that’s all the time emergency responders at Rural/Metro’s Station 41 have to stop what they’re doing, grab their gear and get on the road. In fact, Shopper-News interns got a demonstration when an emergency call came in at the end of our tour. Lieutenant Lee Yager gave the interns a thought exercise. Imagine your parents wake you up at 4 a.m., then give you a test on something you learned 10 years ago. How well would you do? “When it’s a pass or fail with life, it’s different,” he said. Some Rural/Metro staff members live in the stations. Others work 24-hour shifts 10 days each month. That kind of pressure can be

Maggie Williams (right) tries her skills at a game on the DaVinci surgical system with guidance from Allison Peek. Photos by Amanda McDonald

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Johnnie Barry, a fulltime volunteer herself, is the volunteer coordinator for Mission of Hope. She and Executive Director Emmette Thompson have been overseeing the assembly of hygiene kits that will be given to the students. to work a miracle with that $10 donation. They transform that small amount into a brand new backpack ďŹ lled with items that delight the heart of a child who has never owned such wonderful things. For pre-school and kindergartners there are crayons, pencils, safety scissors and glue sticks. First through third graders receive all of that plus folders and notebook paper. And for the children in grades four through eight, there are colored pencils, regular pencils and ink pens, along with folders and notebook paper. Each child also receives a package of hygiene products â&#x20AC;&#x201C; toothpaste, a toothbrush, a bar of soap, a bottle of shampoo. This is the 18th year for the Mission of Hopeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school backpack project. They will be given to more than 11,500 children in 27 schools tucked back in the remote mountains and hills of northeastern Tennessee and southeastern Kentucky. These children live far from any town, and certainly a great remove from the easy shopping experience we know here â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both in distance and in ďŹ nancial ability to buy such things. The large majority of them are on the federally-funded free school lunch program. These gifts mean the world to those students, and, of course, the hope of the donors is that they will help promote a lifetime of learning. The total cost of the backpacks and the supplies that ďŹ ll them â&#x20AC;&#x153;is well over $100,000 now,â&#x20AC;? says Emmette Thompson, Mission of Hope executive director, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and we rely on donations. The need in those impoverished rural areas is so great.â&#x20AC;? Thompson says one of the greatest aspects of the program â&#x20AC;&#x153;is that every child starts off the school year on an even plane.â&#x20AC;? A native of Salisbury, N.C., Thompson says he remembers the excitement of getting a new three-ring binder at the start

One of those teams, led by Betty and Ken Holland and Mary Emma and Mike Bunch, heads out to BurchďŹ eld Elementary School in Scott County. The two couples and their many volunteers are members of the Legacy Leaders, the senior adults group at First Baptist Church of Concord. Betty Holland says all of the items are placed on large tables at the school and as the children ďŹ le in by grade, a volunteer greets each one and walks along visiting with the child as they choose their backpack and ďŹ ll it with the items provided. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a very special school and the staff and children are so appreciative of what we do. We have a wonderful relationship with the teachers there, and in the spring, we go back and host a luncheon for the teachers and give each one gifts they can use in the classroom.â&#x20AC;? Thompson says over the years Mission of Hopeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back-to-school program â&#x20AC;&#x153;has moved far beyond the blue barrelsâ&#x20AC;? that used to be placed around town to collect items for students. While funding still comes from individual donors and corporations and also from the annual golf tournament, now the program is organized down to the last pen and pencil. Today, the Mission of Hope warehouse is stacked full of boxes earmarked for speciďŹ c schools, ďŹ lled by dozens of volunteers. Thompson says volunteers work in assembly lines there, â&#x20AC;&#x153;age 80 to teenagers side by side,â&#x20AC;? to get the job done. And in the days ahead, expect to see those Mission of Hope trucks headed north to put smiles on the faces of 11,500 grateful students. Mission of Hope is a 501(c)(3) organization. To make a donation, go to www.missionofhope.org or mail to P. O. Box 51824, Knoxville, TN 37950. Info: 865-584-7571.

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The beloved community By Carol Shane

The Fourth of July, our country’s birthday and summer’s biggest celebration, has passed for this year, but there’s still plenty to celebrate about our great nation. The Eighth of August, for example. You may not know (I didn’t) how large that date looms in local AfricanAmerican history. On its website, the Beck Cultural Exchange Center – East Tennessee’s primary repository of black cultural history – gives this backstory: “While history records that on Jan. 1, 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation declared that all slaves held in locations in conflict with the United States were henceforth free, Tennessee Military Governor Andrew Johnson freed his personal slaves on Aug. 8, 1863. This date became known as Emancipation Day throughout the region, and annual celebrations dating back to as early as 1871 in Greeneville, Tenn., have taken place in recognition of this sig-

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The day begins at 9 a.m. with a ceremony at the Freedmen’s Mission Historic Cemetery located at First United Presbyterian Church at Knoxville College, the burial site of former slaves owned by Jackson. Ned Arter, a descendant of one such former slave, will be in attendance. Then a motorcade will proceed to Chilhowee Park for the jubilee. Indoor and outdoor festivities include food vendors; live music featuring gospel, rhythm and blues, and rap; a fashion show; African dancers and drummers; line dancing and Zumba. In the Youth Pavilion there will be face painting, a bounce house and water fun and games. V. Lynn Greene, memberThe Beck Cultural Exchange Center kicks off its inaugural “Eighth of August Jubilee” this week- ship and volunteer chair for end at Chilhowee Park. Photo submitted the Exchange, stresses that anyone can participate in nificant date in our nation’s in 1948, when park access organization will host its any part of the day, includhistory.” became available to people inaugural “Eighth of Au- ing the graveside ceremony One such celebration was of all races. gust Jubilee” celebration at and motorcade, but registhe opening of Chilhowee This year marks the Chilhowee Park this coming tration is required. It’s easy Park to African-Americans Beck Cultural Exchange’s Saturday. It’ll be a full day to do so online. Those who – but only on one day per 40th anniversary, and in of music, food, entertain- choose to attend the Chilyear. You guessed it. Aug. 8. commemoration and cel- ment, games and fun for the howee Park portion of the day must also register and This tradition was lifted ebration, the distinguished entire family.

can do so online or on-site. “Since this is our first celebration of this type,” says Greene, “we’re trying to get a headcount for future events.” In a time when our nation is often torn by racial strife, it’s significant that the Beck Cultural Exchange is inviting the whole city to this celebration. As the website says, “It is a tremendous opportunity for families, friends and neighbors to join together in fellowship and friendship; the end is the creation of the beloved community.” Plus, it sounds like a howling good time. The Beck Cultural Exchange’s “Eighth of August Jubilee” begins at 10 a.m. this Saturday, Aug. 8, at Chilhowee Park in Knoxville (following the graveside ceremony at 9 a.m.) and runs to 8:30 or 9 p.m. with a live Motown-influenced concert. The event and parking are free to the public. To register, visit www.beckcenter.net or call 524-8461. Send story suggestions to news@ ShopperNewsNow.com.

Streep shows musical chops as ‘Ricki’ By Betsy Pickle Five new flicks arrive in town this week. Meryl Streep hits the rock ’n’ roll wall in “Ricki and the Flash.” Decades after leaving her husband and children behind to pursue her dream of rock stardom, Ricki (Streep) returns home to Indiana to face the consequences and seek redemption. Kevin Kline plays her exhusband. Streep’s real-life daughter, Mamie Gummer, plays her troubled daughter and Sebastian Stan her engaged son. Rick Springfield plays the bandmate in love with Ricki. Jonathan Demme directed from a script by Diablo Cody. Seems like it was just yesterday that Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans and Michael Chiklis were the “Fantastic Four,” but nope, that was 10 years ago, so it’s time for a reboot. Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Mi-

Rick Springfield joins Meryl Streep in “Ricki and the Flash.” chael B. Jordan and Jamie Bell take over the roles of Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm in this version directed by Josh Trank. The four find themselves

with new and unusual abilities after teleporting to a dangerous alternate universe. They have to get a grip on their new talents in order to save Earth from a friend turned enemy.

The past rears its ugly head in “The Gift,” a psychological thriller written and directed by actor Joel Edgerton (“Exodus: Gods and Kings”). Jason Bateman and

Rebecca Hall play Simon and Robyn, a lovely couple whose lives are on a comfortable track. As they move into their dream house in a new town, they run into Gordo (Edgerton), who went to high school with Simon. Simon barely remembers Gordo, but Gordo has been thinking about Simon for years. Things get creepy fast. An armored-car driver gets drawn into a huge heist by half-witted criminals in “Masterminds.” Zach Galifianakis plays the driver, David, who in spite of a poorly schemed plan makes off with $17 million. He then has to figure out how to avoid taking the fall for his supposed

friends. Owen Wilson, Kristen Wiig, Jason Sudeikis and Kate McKinnon also star for director Jared Hess (“Napoleon Dynamite”). The Aardman folks (“Wallace & Gromit”) are back in action with “Shaun the Sheep Movie.” Based on the UK television series, the movie follows Shaun and the flock on their biggest misadventure yet. Shaun is tired of the monotony of life on the farm. He decides to head to the big city, but he has to make sure the Farmer doesn’t find out about his absence. Naturally, the flock follows him, and it takes skill and luck to get them away from the urban mayhem and back to the farm.

Joanne Bland to speak Thursday at Voting Rights celebration Joanne Bland was just 11 years old when she joined the march across the Edmund P e t t u s Bridge in Selma, Ala., 1965. Joanne Bland in She was the youngest marcher on the day that came to be known as “Bloody Sunday,” and

she witnessed firsthand the beatings and abuse of her fellow marchers, including her older sister. Bland will bring her lifetime of experiences and civil rights advocacy to Knoxville this Thursday, Aug. 6, as part of the city of Knoxville’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on Aug. 6, 1965. Bland is the keynote

speaker of a Thursday program at the Beck Cultural Exchange Center, 1927 Dandridge Ave. Doors will open at 5:30, with refreshments. The program begins at 6. Also speaking will be Sally Liuzzo-Prado, daughter of Viola Liuzzo, a Detroit housewife-turnedactivist who was murdered by members of the Ku Klux Klan while volunteering in the marches from Selma to Montgomery.

Bland is co-founder and former director of the National Voting Rights Museum and Institute in Selma. She is owner/operator of Journeys For The Soul, a touring agency that specializes in the Civil Rights tours with a focus on Selma. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 outlawed voting practices that had been widely used since the Civil War to limit African-Americans’ right to vote.

DAR aids Museum of Appalachia The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has awarded a grant to the Museum of Appalachia to aid with the Peters Homestead Roof Preservation and Restoration Project. Pictured are Susan Thomas, state regent, Tennessee Society DAR; Elaine Irwin Meyer, museum president; and Daryl Fansler, museum board chair. Photo submitted

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Frank Beeler and Mack Walker personally invite you to Middle Man Auction at 7 p.m. each Friday and every second Saturday for fun and fellowship. You may even go home with something unique. The auction house in the heart of Maynardville is packed with an ever-changing array of antiques and estate-sale items, along with rows of church pews for visitors. Beeler said some people just come for the entertainment Fridays and don’t buy anything. “And that’s fine,” he said. “We just cut up and carry on with each other and have a good time. Everybody that

comes has a good time.” Beeler was born and raised in Luttrell and spent many years in the construction industry before getting his auctioneer license 10 years ago. He called bids for other auction companies and charity events, then opened Middle Man one year ago. “I thought it would be a good thing for the county,” he said. “We’re growing, and we want to continue to grow.” Auctions at Middle Man are family oriented. Beeler said his Christian faith inspired the business’s name, “because Jesus Christ was the middle man for us.” “We put God first,” Beeler

said. “I try to give him the honor and the glory.” Middle Man consigns from the public, anything from one piece to a whole estate. They can do estate sales on-site anywhere in Tennessee. Every auction includes new items. Coming up Saturday, Aug. 8, is a new consignment from a home in Fountain City, including a restored hand-crank Victrola. “You name it, it’ll come through,” said Beeler. Middle Man Auction is at 436 Main St., Maynardville. Info: 394-0118 or search for Middle Man Auction Service on auctionzip.com.

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business Jokes, insight from Joe Johnson By Sandra Clark

Halls High senior Coby Liston worked at Pioneer Heating & Air Conditioning for eight weeks with the Ride and Decide Program. Coby is talking with a news station following a recent luncheon to honor the participants. Photos submitted

Pioneer Heating and Air owner Gordy Noe (center) is helping to spread the word on the Ride and Decide program. He is pictured with student Tyler Anthony and North Knox Vocational instructor Jeff McMurray. File photo by R. White

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Trades are suffering from a lack of skilled workers, and recent studies suggest that for every person entering the construction field, four are leaving. Thanks to Pioneer Heating and Air owner Gordy Noe, students are being encouraged to consider work in a trade field. Noe, with the help of the Tennessee Association of PlumbingHeating-Cooling Contractors and the Knoxville Chapter PHCC, started a pilot program called Ride and

Decide. The program pairs students with trade-industry contractors to allow them to experience a trade while assisting in paid work functions during summer break. The program offers options through Knox County high schools to encourage students who cannot decide or have not thought about what to do when they graduate. Areas include HVAC, plumbing, welding, mechanical engineering, elec-

Wine tasting for Hardy scholarship The Knoxville Area Urban League Young Professionals will host Cork Savvy, a wine tasting and silent auction to raise money for the Dr. Walter C. Hardy scholarship. Scholarships, starting at $1,000, are

granted to area college students who are pursuing degrees in health professions. The event is 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at Ruth’s Chris Steak House. The public is invited. Bring your business cards.

tricians and auto mechanics. One goal of the program is to educate students and parents on the benefits of working in the industry, including competitive wages, paid training, expanded opportunities for career advancement and more. During the first part of the year, Noe and the Tennessee PHCC worked with the Knox County Schools CTE program to organize a dedicated group of participants, including educators,

contractors and administrators who dedicated their time and efforts to establish a successful program by placing over 30 students in trade jobs this summer. “I’ve been trying for years to find a way to get more students interested in the trades,” Noe said. “This program allows students to consider more options when deciding on a career and allows them to experience firsthand what the trades are about while getting paid for their efforts.”

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Susan R. Williams on national council The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has announced the app oi nt me nt of Susan Richardson Williams, founder of SRW & Associates in K nox v i l le , Williams to its Advisory Council. The council provides input to EPRI’s management and board of directors to ensure the institute’s research and development programs address societal needs and provide public benefit. Williams will serve a four-year term.

SRW is an association of independent public affairs and public relations professionals that offers strategic guidance and services to businesses, nonprofits and political campaigns. Prior to launching SRW & Associates, Williams managed the Knoxville office of The Ingram Group, a statewide public relations firm. She has been in the cabinet of two Tennessee governors and on the staff of a third. In 2006, she was nominated by President George W. Bush and confirmed by the U.S. Senate as a member of the Tennessee Valley Authority board of directors.

Tip from management chief The new head of the Department of Management at the University of Tennessee’s Haslam College of Business says boring is good. Anne D. Smith says, “I have a mantra which reflects a bit of how I manage – boring is good. That does not mean boring in the classroom but moving forward without drama. It applies to me anticipating and heading off potential problems and being prepared and clear.” A faculty member at UT since 2001, Anne Smith Smith succeeds Terry Leap, who served as department head for four years. She has won numerous teaching awards, both at UT and in her previous posts at the University of New Mexico and McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Her research utilizes qualitative methods to study strategy, process in medium-sized organizations, and top management teams. She pioneered the use of photography in field research with Josh Ray, a former doctoral student in organizations and strategy.

WSCC offers class for personal trainers Walters State Community College is offering a course to prepare individuals for careers as certified personal trainers through its Center for Workforce Training. The college will host a free information session 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22. Call 423-585-2675 to reserve a seat. “The training can create a tremendous opportunity for individuals as America becomes more focused on fitness,” said Dr. Nicole Cardwell-Hampton, coordinator of workforce training. “This is a six-week class that builds from the basics up. No prior experience or knowledge is required.

Graduates will be able to lead group exercise, senior fitness, youth fitness, aqua fitness and personal training sessions. The six weeks are challenging. Each student also completes an internship with a local gym,” Cardwell-Hampton said. The class will meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 19-Nov. 14, at Walters State’s Morristown campus. The cost is $769, which includes the cost of certification exams. While the class is not eligible for most financial aid, the cost may be covered by veterans’ educational benefits, including the Montgomery G.I. Bill and the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill.

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The University of Tennessee is in “pretty good shape right now and the quality of students is phenomenal.” That’s the verdict of former UT President Joe Dr. Johnson Johnson, who spoke last week to the North Knoxville Rotary Club at Litton’s. Incoming freshmen have an average high school grade point average of 3.8 and an average ACT score of 27 (on a 1-36 scale), he said. And UT is “moving toward 70 percent” on its six-year graduation rate. In-state tuition and fees are about $25,000 per year, he said. So if you can get your kid to graduate in four years rather than six, “you’ve just saved $50,000.” UT is important to Knoxville, providing jobs and entertainment, with construction underway on campus in excess of $700 million. The new student center alone is $170 million.

“The world changes,” he said, noting that within seven years all old dorms at UT will be torn down and replaced with dorms offering private bedrooms in more apartment-like living. What advice did he give a new coach? ■ Play and coach with a touch of class ■ Follow all the rules ■ Remember, all athletes are students, too ■ Win a lot more than you lose or we’ll fire you. “That may sound harsh, but you don’t pay a coach a multimillion-dollar contract to be average.” Declining state funding is a problem for higher education, Johnson said. “During Lamar Alexander’s second term as governor, students were paying about 30 percent of the cost of their education (and complaining),” he said. “Today a student pays 55 percent. “The state spends $30,000 a year to keep a person in prison, but $5,000 a year to keep one in college.” Johnson was informative, comprehensive and entertaining – a bit like UT itself.

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On Gov. John Sevier Highway about a mile from where it dead-ends into Asheville Highway, a weathered green-and-white sign points toward a one-lane track that skirts a yard and disappears into the woods. Follow the track around a couple of potholes, past a stack of logs and around a blind curve. Where the driveway to a house forks uphill to the left, keep right through a tight tunnel of overgrowth, past a pasture waist-high in weeds and wildflowers, into another blind curve, and finally to a well-mown clearing surrounding a blue tin shed with a single door. The Tri County Coon Club and also the Byerley’s Bend club call this place home, including the 90-odd acres of surrounding woodlands they lease from a local landowner. “Our clubs date back to the early ’70s. Byerley’s Bend used to be in Mascot, but they moved down here several years ago,” said Marty Bollinger, who in his other life works for the Tennessee Department of Transportation. On the evening of July 4, the hillside has filled up with men in pickup trucks as the clubs host a regional qualifying event for the United Kennel Club’s world championship coon dog competition. The UKC is an international organization based in Kalamazoo, Mich., that sponsors events for hunting dogs of all breeds. In the past, the Tri County group has been one of UKC’s top 10 clubs for sponsoring regional qualifying events. “Tonight’s event will determine who advances to the UKC’s world hunt in Indiana,” Bollinger said. The men make their way a few at a time to the brightly lighted shed, registering for the event at $20 a dog. Then they spread out across the clearing, clumping in small groups to talk quietly one to another. There is little barking from the cages in the trucks until one hound lets loose in a strong baritone that a few other dogs begin to answer. Off to one side, Martha Hayes has set up a display of bright collars, leads and other hound gear she and husband Tony sell. Her son stays busy making ID tags to attach to dog collars. The family lives in Seymour, and Tony Hayes has a dog in this hunt. “We started going to shows this year, hoping to make a business of this,” Martha Hayes said. She is one of the few women on the hillside.

Another is Jasmine Carrigan, a trainer and handler who is showing off Waylon, a 6-monthold Treeing Walker pup. She hopes the dog will catch the eye of one Carrigan of the coon hunters who might need another dog. “His registered name is ‘Ladies Love Outlaws,’ but we call him Waylon for short.” As the sun sets and shadows of the surrounding woods begin to darken the clearing, the men gather for the formal start of the night hunt. They take their baseball caps off as Bollinger offers a prayer; then he reviews the rules for the hunt. The men will go off in casts of four, taking their dogs to remote woodlands in rural counties across East Tennessee. There they will release the dogs to search out a raccoon and give chase till they tree the animal. The dogs are trained to “open” or bark as they follow the scent of their quarry. When the raccoon climbs a tree, the dogs’ barking alerts the men, who come and verify the treeing. “The raccoons aren’t killed. The men take the dogs to another location and start a new hunt,” Bollinger says. “No animal is harmed in this hunt.” A judge scores the dogs’ performances by which dog barked first and treed the raccoon first. The dogs’ barks are distinctive, allowing the judges to determine which dog was most prominent in a given cast. Scorecards must be returned to the Coon Club shed by 5 a.m. Sunday. As Bollinger finishes speaking, another hunter steps up and thanks the Tri County Coon Club for its work. “Thank you for hosting the qualifying event and for all your work. I’m sorry this is your last hunt.” The men gather around the door to the shed as Bollinger begins to call out the men in each cast. They hurry away to their pickup trucks, and within 10 minutes the clearing is almost empty. “We are shutting down both clubs. The lease on our land has gotten too expensive for us to continue,” Bollinger explains. “Some of us may transfer to the Holston club in Kodak, but this is the end for these two clubs.” With that, he walks back into the shed to sit through the night with others who will accept the scorecards that come in around 5 a.m.

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s with all of her children, it was when Linda Ferrell saw the first image of her tiny daughter that it felt like she was really hers. That initial connection came not through a sonogram but a photograph of her fourth child, Emma, who made her entrance into the family from China a few months later. “The picture is what’s pretty amazing,” says Linda Ferrell. “It was love at first sight.” Fifteen-month-old Emma joined a seven-year-old sister, also from China, plus two older brothers, Linda and husband David’s biological children, to complete the family. And life was good as Emma excelled in school, played softball, grew up. Then in the spring of 2014 she got sick. There were headaches. She lost her voice. She lost 10 percent of her body weight. Her pediatrician kept insisting it was a virus. “That went on almost a month,” Linda says. When Emma was finally admitted to the hospital, an MRI showed a brain tumor encasing her entire left ventricle and making its way toward the right. “You immediately think of the future — a future possibly without her,” Linda says. “But that is so brief. We’re a family that wants to find solutions, and we’re not going to waste our time crying. We’re going to find out how to help her. She didn’t deserve anything less than that.” Emma’s doctors didn’t mention proton therapy, but Linda did her research online and discovered it as a treatment option particularly ideal for pediatric patients. Unlike conventional radiation, protons deposit their energy directly at a tumor target, sparing much of the surrounding, healthy tissue — especially important for a growing, developing brain. Originally planning to travel to Seattle from Kentucky, she called Provision Proton Therapy Center and spoke with Dr. Matt Ladra about Emma’s tumor, which she describes as “relatively rare and very aggressive.” “One of the biggest reasons we chose Provision is that Dr. Ladra

Emma with her sister Sarah.

Eleven-year-old Emma Ferrell is looking forward to getting back to her life after receiving chemotherapy, surgery and proton therapy treatments. Photos by Andrew Tessier really did his due diligence,” Ferrell says. “He spent a lot of time talking to experts who knew about Emma’s cancer.” He concluded she was a candidate for proton therapy. First, there was surgery — which removed a “good portion” of the tumor. Six rounds of chemotherapy, followed with a subsequent highdose round in an attempt to further reduce the cancer cells remaining in her body. Then there was a stem cell transplant to boost recovery of her white blood cells. After this physical onslaught, including months spent in and out of the hospital, Emma and her Mom made the five-hour journey to Knoxville where they stayed for seven weeks of proton therapy treatment at Provision Proton Therapy Center. Treatment at Provision provided welcome relief. Emma responded well to proton therapy, experienced only minor fatigue and retained a good appetite most of the time, gaining weight she had lost during chemo. “It was pretty wonderful,” Linda says. “Emma’s been through quite a bit over the last year. With the treatment at Provision, it was pretty easy. I’m a huge advocate for proton therapy.” The Hospitality Department at Provision helped the Ferrells arrange their travel plans, suggested activities around town such as the Knoxville Zoo, and was there for them every step of the way during their stay in Knoxville. “The guidance that we received from everyone at Provision made the

hardship of being away from home a little bit easier,” said Linda. The road to recovery is not over yet. Emma still struggles with her appetite. This year she goes back to school, a process Linda knows will be challenging as she battles the lingering effects of chemo and a year practically lost because of her illness. But she has endured amazingly so far. “She’s stoic, she’s stubborn, and that’s really what got her through it,” Linda says. Unselfconscious over her scar and hair loss, through the surgery, chemo and physical challenges, ‘she never shed a tear,’ she says. The experience has brought the family closer, especially Emma and her older sister, Sarah, now 19 and a

Emma Ferrell feeds Jumbe the giraffe at the Knoxville Zoo. junior pre-med student. Since Emma got sick, Linda says, Sarah has decided to specialize in pediatric cancer. With a diagnosis like Emma’s, “your whole life changes,” says Linda. “It doesn’t end once you’re treated. We don’t know what the future’s going to bring. “But we’re so thankful to have her.”

Photo by Jack Parker

Emma Ferrell and her family are such advocates of proton therapy that they agreed for Emma to appear in a television commercial and print ad on behalf of Provision Proton Therapy Center. The ads will run in the East Tennessee area with the goal to increase awareness about proton therapy being available right here in Knoxville. A website featuring Emma and other local proton therapy patients was just launched. Visit ProtonStories.com to read about their proton therapy experience.

Provision center perfect destination for doctor and his young patients

When Matt Ladra learned of the opportunity to practice radiation oncology at Provision Healthcare in Knoxville, Tenn., he was a bit skeptical. “I had been thinking about California,” his home state, Ladra said. But the avid outdoorsman, who’d never visited East Tennessee, didn’t realize how well it would suit him — both personally and professionally. “Provision is a pretty unique model for proton centers,” says Ladra, who came from a Pediatric Proton fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School. His experience also includes a master’s degree in public health and a research fellowship with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at a project in Rabat, Morocco. In 2005 he received the Arnold P. Gold Humanism in Medicine Award at Tulane School of Medicine for students who embody ideas and attitudes lending to humanism in medicine. Provision’s innovative approach to cancer care appealed

Dr. Matt Ladra, director of pediatric services and Provision Proton Therapy Center, and Jennifer Holt, RN, with pediatric cancer patient Emma Ferrell. Emma traveled to Knoxville from Kentucky and in order to receive proton therapy. Photo by Jack Parker to Ladra, whose experience includes a number of articles in peer-reviewed medical journals, particularly focusing on pediatric cancers. Proton therapy is recognized as a uniquely ideal alternative to conventional radiation for pediatric cancer, in which the goal is to spare

as much of the child’s growing, developing body as possible from damage caused by the treatment. Protons, unlike x-rays, can be speciﬁcally targeted to a tumor, resulting in no exit dose of radiation to the patient and a reduction of the impact on healthy surrounding tissues and organs.

Ladra works with a patient’s primary care physician and pertinent specialists to obtain records and learn about the case. Then he takes time with each patient and his or her family to determine the best route of treatment. Ladra was the leading radiation oncologist in the care of Ehkam Dhanjal, a pediatric patient who traveled from England to Knoxville for proton therapy treatment of his brain tumor. In Dhanjal’s case, the consultation was done via Skype to limit the amount of travel time required for his family. “We walked around the center with the computer so they could see everything,” Ladra says. For pediatric patients in particular, Provision works closely with partner health care providers to ensure that all of their needs are met. Pediatric endocrinologists, medical oncologists, nephrologists and anesthesiologists are among those who become involved in children’s care.

“There’s a much more multi-disciplined approach with pediatric cases,” he says. Depending on the rarity of the cancer, he will consult with experts across the country to determine the best course of treatment for a particular patient. And, as it turned out, Ladra found Tennessee a pretty nice place to live, too. He enjoys weekends hiking and ﬂyﬁshing in the nearby Smoky Mountains, as well as the lifestyle of Knoxville’s vibrant downtown. He says patients appreciate Knoxville as an ideal place to come for treatment. For outof-towners, it is easy to navigate and offers many options for recreation and relaxation when patients aren’t in treatment. When they are, he says, the ambience and friendliness of a smaller health care campus helps patients and their families feel at home. “Everyone makes them feel like they’re part of our family,” he says. “You can’t beat that.”

For more information, visit Provision online at www.provisionproton.com or call 1-855-566-1600

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Small spot, big worry Plan of action eases woman’s fear of melanoma It was small. Tiny really – about the size of a pencil eraser. But it itched…and itched…and itched. So Vicki Heidle did what comes naturally – she scratched it. In doing so, she set in motion a chain of events that not only gave the 67-year-old Clinton woman the scare of her life but also the strength to face it, thanks to an understanding and empathetic Covenant Health oncology team from Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and Thompson Oncology Group. The itch was the only hint Heidle would ever get before the small lesion just right of her spine was diagnosed as Stage III melanoma, the rarest form of skin cancer but also the most aggressive. After the biopsy, her dermatologist sent her to Dr. Paul Dudrick, a surgical oncologist at Fort Sanders Regional. “I had never met him, but he sat there and talked to me like there was not another person in the world he would ever have to see,” said Heidle, a program specialist at Oak Ridge Associated Universities. “He explained what it was, what the staging was, what I could expect. I went in scared to death, and I came out feeling not quite so frightened because he was absolutely wonderful.” “The bottom line is you’ve got to put yourself in their position,” said Dr. Dudrick. “There’s an impact to this illness that you have to take into account. All good doctors do that. My medical school (St. Louis University School of Medicine) was Jesuit and they really wanted everybody to have that empathy that you really only get by asking what you would do if you yourself were sitting on the other side.” Not only was Dudrick’s relaxed demeanor reassuring to Heidle, but so was his professional knowledge. “He had a plan. He set up a plan for what we were going to do and how he was going to address it,” said Heidle. “That is so much better than trying to deal with it in a vacuum. It was realizing that he was going to be able to do something to help. That made it not so much of a mystery, knowing that he had a plan of action.” In a single, same-day surgery on July 1, 2014, Dudrick removed the lesion and took tissue samples from sentinel lymph nodes under her left arm. Within days, the sampling revealed the melanoma was also in the lymph nodes under Heidle’s right arm. A second same-day surgery to remove those lymph nodes took place days later.

Vicki Heidle is thankful to Dr. Paul Dudrick, Fort Sanders Regional surgical oncologist, for the “seamless, coordinated” care she’s received since being diagnosed with stage III melanoma in 2014. Working in cooperation with Thompson Oncology Group’s Dr. Thomas Repine, who had previously treated Heidle for unrelated iron infusions, Dr. Dudrick then placed a port for Heidle’s chemotherapy treatments. “Dr. Repine did the same thing as Dr. Dudrick,” said Heidle, praising the oncologist’s reassuring professionalism. “He said, This is not a death sentence. This is not good, but it could be worse.’ He took the time explain the staging and what actions we’d take.” Dr. Thomas One of those actions was to Repine enroll Heidle into a clinical tri-

al as quickly as possible. The adjuvant treatment trial compares ipilumumab, an up-and-coming medicine that boosts the immune system through activation of “T” cells, to Interferon (IFN), the protocol drug given ve days a week for four weeks via infusion, followed by self-injections three times a week for a year. “Interferon works by mainly turning up the immune system to ght the cancer,” said Dr. Repine. “It involves one month of daily intravenous therapy, followed by subcutaneous shots for a year. During this time, multiple side effects are expected, including low blood counts, feeling like you have the u all the time and sometimes, dysfunction of the liver.” Interferon also can cause signi cant depres-

sion. “It’s a dif cult part of managing a patient on IFN because the patient often cannot distance themselves from their own situation enough to recognize that it is affecting them,” said Dr. Repine. Because of the excitement around the newer trial medicine’s possible effectiveness and potentially less toxic side effects, Dr. Repine had hoped Heidle would receive the newer medicine. As it turned out, she did not receive the new cancer drug and is now nearing the end of those thriceweekly injections. But by participating in the trial, she has found herself the center of attention. “It was an unknown and it did make me a little nervous,” she said. “But I thought, ‘You know, if there’s a chance that it’ll be good for me and help somebody else, then why not? I have to go through this anyway.’ I was so fortunate Dr. Repine knew about it.” “The importance of participating in clinical trials, both for potential personal improvement and especially for altruistic gain cannot be overstated,” said Dr. Repine. “People like Ms. Heidle are helping all of us advance the ght against cancer.” “I think I am getting a different level of attention and care because of the clinical trial, and Dr. Repine was all for that,” Heidle said. “I see my dermatologist every three months, I see Dr. Repine once a month, I see the clinical trial people once a month. It’s pretty awesome the level of care that I’ve had – it’s pretty amazing.” That’s the way a multi-disciplinary approach is supposed to be, says Dr. Dudrick. “If she had a problem, we’d present her case at conference and talk about what we would do,” he said. “We meet weekly as a group with the oncologists, radiologists, pathologists. It’s a multi-disciplinary conference and that’s where we discuss the care of patients who have new diagnoses or new developments, so that it’s not just one doctor handling their care. That’s pretty standard here.” “Everything has been so seamless, so coordinated since Day One. They all work so well together. They really, really have,” said Heidle. “There are a lot of times I have to trot out to the doctor, but that’s OK. Every little thing, every little blood level and count, they check. They’re really on top of things. To not even be in the same of ce, they communicate really well. You know, if you have to have cancer, this is the way to do it – with all of the support.”

Fair Game: Is your skin type ‘ripe’ for melanoma? With her auburn hair, freckles and fair skin, Vicki Heidle never was one to lie around in the sun. “I went through a phase when it was the thing to do, but I didn’t do it much because it’s not comfortable – it’s yucky!” said Heidle. “I just fry. My daddy did too. Daddy had really black hair and blue eyes, but really fair skin. All he had to do was walk outside and he would burn. I got a couple of real bad sunburns when I was little, and I guess that’s partly where this melanoma came from. I just have that type skin. So, I was just ripe for it, I guess.” Heidle’s skin is identi ed on the Fitzgerald Skin Type chart as Type 1, a classi cation highly susceptible to sunburns and, of course, the most dangerous of all skin cancers. In comparison to the

3.5 million cases of basal cell and squamous cell cancers per year, melanoma is considered rare with 73,000 cases per year. Yet, Dr. Paul S. Dudrick, Heidle’s surgical oncologist at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, says not a day passes that he doesn’t see at least one case of melanoma. “I’ll either see a new patient or someone who’s had it every day,” said Dr. Dudrick. “The incidence of melanoma is going up rapidly, rapidly enough that it’s almost ‘epidemic.’ I know that’s a word typically used for infectious diseases, but it’s because of the exposure to sun that middleaged Americans got when they were kids. Back in the 1920s, no one was out in the sun. In the 40s and 50s, people were out

in the sun. Of course, in the 1960s and 70s everybody was out in the sun. And now those people are 50, 60 and 70 years old – a combination of aging and their whole sun experience.” “Now younger people are getting melanoma – almost certainly related to tanning beds,” he added. “For most people, the cause is a combination of burning as a teenager and 30 or 40 years of age beyond that, which causes changes within those cells to become malignant. It’s not like people come in with 10 melanomas – it’s usually just one. It’s a relatively rare event. The number of people getting it have a history of lots of sun exposure. Fair skin, reddish hair, bluish eyes, those who burn and don’t tan – that almost always is the skin type that gets melanoma. When

you see anybody between 20 and 30 and 60, they almost all have those traits.” Worse yet, said Dr. Dudrick, even tiny melanomas, such as the one Heidle had removed, are extremely dangerous. “Just about any other cancer that size, you wouldn’t worry about,” said Dr. Dudrick. “If you had a colon cancer that big, it tends to be in an earlier stage. But for melanoma, that’s huge. It takes about a millimeter of lymph duct penetration for the risk of metastasis. Breast cancer you don’t even worry about until it’s a centimeter. That’s when you start thinking about cancer. Melanoma that big, it’s already off the scale.”

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THROUGH THURSDAY, OCT. 22 Tickets on sale for “The Music and the Memories” show featuring Pat Boone and 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. Info/tickets: KnoxvilleTickets.com or 656-4444.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 5 Computer Workshop: Introducing the Computer, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info/registration: 525-5431. How to Study Smart workshop: Organization and Time Management Skills, 2-3:15 p.m., Goins Administration Building, Pellissippi State Community College, 10915 Hardin Valley Road. Free and open to the public. Info/RSVP: 539-7160 or gwood@pstcc.edu. International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, AUG. 5-6 AARP Driver Safety class, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Oak Ridge Senior Center, 728 Emory Road, Oak Ridge. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.

THURSDAY, AUG. 6 AARP Driver Safety class, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., New Tazewell Methodist Church, 965 Old Knoxville Highway, New Tazewell. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822. Bee Friends beekeepers group meeting, 6:30 p.m., auditorium on Tazewell campus of Walters State Community College. Speaker: State Apiarist Mike Studer. Info: A.C. Mann, 356-6033. End of Summer Library Club Dance Party, 3-4 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Celebrating the conclusion of Summer Library Club. Info: 922-2552. How to Study Smart workshop: Classroom Study Skills for Academic Success, 2-3:15 p.m., Goins Administration Building, Pellissippi State Community College, 10915 Hardin Valley Road. Free and open to the public. Info/RSVP: 539-7160 or gwood@pstcc.edu.

FRIDAY, AUG. 7 Book-signing event: “It’s Not Harder Than Cancer” by Michael Holtz, 5:30-7 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 544 N. Broadway. Free and open to the public. Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., 1009 Main St., Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, AUG. 7-8 The Russell Biven Summer Clayfest Tournament, Chilhowee Sportsman’s Club in Maryville. Flights: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. Saturday. Benefits Helen Ross McNabb Center. To sponsor the event or register a team: Jennifer Boyle, 329-9120, or mcnabbcenter.org.

SATURDAY, AUG. 8 Auditions for Powell Playhouse production of “A Day at the Java Shop and Greyhound Bus Depot,” 1-3 p.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info/list of characters: powellplayhouseinc.com. Daughters of Union Veterans of Civil War, Lucinda Heatherly Tent 3, meeting, 1 p.m., MabryHazen House, 1711 Dandridge Ave. Grace Full Gospel Baptist Church Mission Team fundraiser, Union County High School. Events include: motorcycle ride, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., cost: $15 single or $20 double riders; spaghetti supper, 5-8 p.m., cost: $5; silent auction closes, 7 p.m. Info: Kendal Hoskins, 278-0402. Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Info: feralfelinefriends.org. Performance and Presence with The Alexander Technique, 11:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 313 N. Forest Park Blvd. Cost: $85. Preregistration with confirma-

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Homes Unfurnished HALLS, EMORY RD. - RANCHER 3BR 2BA 2 CAR GAR, LARGE YARD & PATIO - 1ST, LAST & DAMAGE DEP. CALL 865-621-7176 VERY NICE custom built 2BR, 1 1/2BA MH, Halls. Carport, garbage & lawn care incl. $650 mo. $650 DD, Call Teresa, 865-992-9764; 865-235-3598.

tion required. Info/registration: Lilly Sutton, 387-7600. The Spirit of Nations Powwow and American Indian heritage festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Patriot Academy, I-40 at Exit 417 in Jefferson County. Admission: $5, adults; $1, children. Info: indiancreekproductions@ gmail.com.

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MONDAY, AUG. 10 Auditions for Powell Playhouse production of “A Day at the Java Shop and Greyhound Bus Depot,” 5:30-7:45 p.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info/ list of characters: powellplayhouseinc.com. Knox County Veterans Service Office visit, 1011 a.m., John T O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. One-on-one assistance to explain VA benefits, answer questions, and assist veterans and family member with filing for VA benefits. Knox County Veterans Service Office visit, 11:30 a.m., Larry Cox Senior Center, 3109 Ocoee Trail. One-on-one assistance to explain VA benefits, answer questions, and assist veterans and family member with filing for VA benefits.

TUESDAY, AUG. 11 Annual 4-H Chick Chain Show and Sale, Union Farmers Co-op, Highway 33 in Maynardville. Show, 6 p.m.; sale, 7 p.m. Info: 992-8038. Healthier Living with Diabetes: Making Healthy Food Choices, 11 a.m.-noon, Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Free and open to the public. Info/RSVP: 329-8892, TTY: 711. Knox County Veterans Service Office visit, 10-11 a.m., Corryton Senior Center, 9331 Davis Drive. One-on-one assistance to explain VA benefits, answer questions, and assist veterans and family member with filing for VA benefits.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 12 Computer Workshop: Word Basics, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Requires “Introducing the Computer” or equivalent skills. Info/registration: 525-5431. International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers. org; on Facebook.

THURSDAY, AUG. 13 “Creating a Rain Garden ... doing your part to manage storm water runoff,” 3:15-4:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Speakers: Extension Master Gardener Joyce Montgomery and Adam Rahim. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892. Movie & Popcorn: “Exodus and Kings,” 11 a.m.1:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711. Preparing Your Book for Self-Publication workshop, 6-8 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Kathleen Fearing. Registration deadline: Aug. 6. Info/ registration: 494-9854 or appalachianarts.net. VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, AUG. 13-14 Rummage sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Rutherford Memorial UMC, 7815 Corryton Road, Corryton.

FRIDAY, AUG. 14 Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., 1009 Main St., Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.

SATURDAY, AUG. 15 House Mountain Hoedown music festival, 1-9 p.m., WPC Community Park and Pavilion, 7405 Washington Pike in Corryton. Admission: $12 advance; $15 at the gate. Concessions available. Info/tickets: 314-2161 or housemountainhoedown.com. Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Info: feralfelinefriends.org.

TUESDAY, AUG. 18 Honor Guard meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans invited. Info: 256-5415.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19 International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers. org; on Facebook.

Homes Unfurnished West, - 3BR, 2BA, 1890 SF, FP, 2 car det. gar., Apollo Dr., 37921, Refs. req., avail July 1. $1,295. Call David (865)6964916.

Condos Unfurnished Hardin Valley condo - 10001 Juneberry Way, Hardin Valley: 10001 Juneberry Way. 3BR/2BA. $1200/mo. $500DD. Large kit w/island all appl. W/D inc. 2 car garage. Hot tub in master. One-level living. Fenced back yard. Hard floors. Great room w/ gas FP. Close to pool/mail box. Small dog/cat OK. (865)363-3529

Knox County Veterans Service Office visit, 9-10 a.m., Halls Senior Center, 4405 Crippen Road. One-on-one assistance to explain VA benefits, answer questions, and assist veterans and family member with filing for VA benefits.

Duplx/Multplx UnFurn WEST - family neighborhood, washer/dryer connection, 2 bedroom , 1 bath, $705 monthly, 1 year lease 865-216-5736

An Evening with Al Wilson and Friends, 6:308:30 p.m., East Tennessee Technology Access Center, 116 Childress St. Tickets: $50. Tickets not available at the door. ETTAC fundraiser. Info/tickets: 219-0130 or ettac.org. Praise Song Fest, 6:30 p.m., Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Highway. Featuring: Highway 33, Sarah Holloway, Katelyn Parker and Nancy Hodges. Cost: $10. Nursery provided. Info: 922-1412.

FRIDAY, AUG. 21 Big Ridge Bluegrass Festival, Big Ridge State Park. Arts and crafts demonstrations and booths, 4 p.m.-dark; music, 7 p.m.-midnight. Info: tnstateparks. com/parks/events/big-ridge. Knox County Veterans Service Office visit, 9-10 a.m., Karns Senior Center, 8042 Oak Ridge Highway. One-on-one assistance to explain VA benefits, answer questions, and assist veterans and family member with filing for their VA benefits. Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., 1009 Main St., Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.

SATURDAY, AUG. 22 Film night with potluck meal, 6-9 p.m., Narrow Ridge’s Mac Smith Resource Center, 936 Liberty Hill Road, Washburn. Bring covered dish to share. Info: 4973603 or community@narrowridge.org. Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Info: feralfelinefriends.org.

TUESDAY, AUG. 25 BRIDGES Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m., Carter Branch Library, 9036 Asheville Highway. Info: 933-5438.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 26 Computer Workshops: Internet and Email Basics, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Requires “Introducing the Computer” or equivalent skills. Info/registration: 525-5431. International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers. org; on Facebook. Knox County Veterans Service Office visit, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Carter Senior Center, 9040 Asheville Highway. One-on-one assistance to explain VA benefits, answer questions, and assist veterans and family member with filing for VA benefits.

THURSDAY, AUG. 27 “So You Want to Start Anew ... Perennial Garden,” 3:15-4:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Speakers: Extension Master Gardeners Carolyn Kiser and Barbara Emery. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, AUG. 27-28 AARP Driver Safety class, noon-4 p.m., Halls Senior Center, 4410 Crippen Road. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.

FRIDAY, AUG. 28 Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., 1009 Main St., Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.

SATURDAY, AUG. 29 Downtown Dragon, Drum and Paddle Dragon Boat Race, 8 a.m., Volunteer Landing. Proceeds go to Tennessee Clean Water Network. Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Info: feralfelinefriends.org.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 4 Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., 1009 Main St., Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.

MONDAY, SEPT. 7 American Legion meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 387-5522.

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Moving toward healing By Carol Shane noxvillian Betty Coleman is no stranger to sorrow. The retired professor of speech pathology and popular instructor at the Taoist Tai Chi Center of Knoxville refers to “two great traumas” in her life. In 1970, while teaching at Kent State University in Ohio, she lost one of her students. The young woman – on her way to class – was one of four students gunned down by the Ohio National Guard in the infamous “Kent State shooting.” Coleman was shaken to the core, but she soldiered on, continuing to teach while her husband, Laurence Coleman, pursued his Ph.D. in education. The couple had met in New York while Betty was working as a speech therapist for the Board of Cooperative Educational Services. In 1975, after Larry completed further studies in Connecticut, they accepted teaching positions at the University of Tennessee, where Larry was named head of special education and rehabilitation. They had three daughters, bought a house on the Holston River, and joined the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church. They hiked in the mountains and went on whale-watching trips together. Larry taught tai chi at the Taoist

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Betty and Larry Coleman on a June 2013 whale-watching trip in Alaska.

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Eric Arnold Botts, Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel & Crematory Managing Partner and Licensed Funeral Director. been a somber occasion, but more and more families are opting to incorporate elements that celebrate the life of the deceased. In part, this is due to pre-planning funeral arrangements allowing for the wishes of the person who has passed away to be carried out.

Q: Do I have to be embalmed if I am cremated? A: The only time embalming is required is if there is an open casket during a public visitation. If you wish to be cremated, this is not necessary. Q: Are my funeral expenses paid for by the VA if I am a veteran? A: Many people are surprised to learn that funeral expenses are not paid for by the VA, although certain

A: The funeral home will accept in writing the goods and services chosen at the time of the pre-arrangement and will provide the current costs of those goods and services. Regardless of whether the cost of the traditional funeral or cremation service increases by the time a death occurs, it is automatically locked in at the price when the pre-arrangement was originally written. Q: Can I pre-pay for my death certificates and my obituary?

A: Death Certificates and the obituary can be pre-paid by the customer but are classified as non-guaranteed cash advance items. These items are called cash advance items because they require cash on hand to pay for them and can include expenses such as the following: death certificates, obituary, clergy honorariums, vocalist, clothing, police escort, flowers, grave opening / closing, cemetery or crematory charges, cremation permits, catering, and other unforeseen expenses. By setting aside funds today, they can grow along with your pre-paid funeral or cremation contract.

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From page 1 Tai Chi Center of Knoxville. Betty had been attracted to the gentle martial art for a while. “I liked it,” she says, “but I didn’t start for a few years.” She wanted a “leg up,” so to speak, before she went into her first session, so she asked Larry to give her a lesson. “And he did! My first class was in our driveway.” In 2002, Betty took up Taoist Tai Chi in earnest. Meanwhile Larry, at the age of 60, applied for and won the Dasso Herb Chair of Gifted Studies at the University of Toledo, Ohio, so the couple relocated once again but kept their Knoxville ties. After a decade in Toledo, Larry and Betty retired and returned to Knoxville, settling back into their river house. In early September 2013, while hiking in Panther Creek State Park with their friend Carrie Roller, Larry – fit and trim throughout his life – complained that his arms were bothering him and that he was tired. He requested several rest stops

She has heard grieving students say that tai chi has saved their lives, but Betty puts her own spin on it. “It helps me continue to live my life in a positive way.”

and eventually suggested that the other two continue without him. But the women didn’t want to leave him, so all three turned back toward the parking lot. “The car was in sight,” Betty remembers. “Carrie and I were yakking, like we’d do, and all of a sudden she said, ‘He’s down.’ I looked ahead and saw that he had fallen on the trail. He was on his knees, but then he collapsed. “I thought he was kidding, like, ‘Oh, thank God, I’m almost to the car.’ ” He wasn’t kidding. He’d had a heart attack. Betty Coleman leads a class in Taoist Tai Chi. Performing “Single Whip” behind her are Trudy Pullin, David Yonker, Michael McClean and Teresa Wilson. Photo by Carol Shane

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From Fr om page pag age 2 The womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s screams brought help and EMTs, but Betty noticed that the ambulance didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave in a hurry, and the siren wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t engaged. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think he was gone instantly,â&#x20AC;? she says. He was 71. Watching her husband and best friend of 45 years being taken away was the greatest trauma of Betty Colemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. She joined a grief and loss support group and found comfort in her church community. Always a water lover, she plunged into pool activities. In April 2014, she carried through with a whale-watching trip that the couple had planned together. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was very hard,â&#x20AC;? she says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but it was good.â&#x20AC;? And last January, she started teaching Taoist Tai Chi. Larry had always wanted her to be an instructor in the art. But it took her some time to gear up for leadership. â&#x20AC;&#x153;His absence was so vast,â&#x20AC;? Betty says of her experience in group classes after Larryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good thing. Her students echo her enthusiasm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It eases the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;monkey mindâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; after work,â&#x20AC;? says Trudi Pullin, a five-year Taoist Tai Chi practitioner now retired from TVA. Michael McClean agrees â&#x20AC;&#x153;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meditative.â&#x20AC;? Teresa Wilson, a 15year veteran of the discipline, recently had foot surgery. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Before the surgery, I did the seated set. Anyone can do the seated set.â&#x20AC;? Coleman agrees and says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing you can master â&#x20AC;&#x201C; nor should you want to. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re constantly modifying your tai chi as your body changes. Older members of our community demonstrate this.â&#x20AC;? At the age of 72, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s limber

and strong. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You know those little-used kitchen items that you keep down under the counters, in the back?â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thanks to tai chi, I can get down there, get those things and get back up!â&#x20AC;? She also recounts the time she and two much-younger colleagues were locked out of an office at UT. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was the one who went through the window,â&#x20AC;? she laughs. Bettyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s emotional road is still rocky. She treasures friends who are partners in sorrow and finds strength in those who know exactly how she feels. And sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll continue with her practice of the Eastern discipline she shared with her husband. She has heard grieving students say that tai chi has saved their lives, but Betty puts her own spin on it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It helps me continue to live my life in a positive way.â&#x20AC;?

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Julie Sayne Long holds a bunch of Karns-colored balloons.

Karns High School’s new softball coach, Leah Fritts Dailey, was welcomed at the alumni game. She graduated from Karns in 2003.

Judy Seibert were recognized. Thirty-nine players returned to play. The youngest was Sarah Gordon; the oldest was Julie Sayne Long, Class of 1992. Brent Thomas, an alumni dad, returned to handle the announcing. “We had a memorial at the beginning of the alumni games to honor #18 Misty Ray, who passed away in 2008. Her teammates knew she would have been there because she loved the game with all of her heart,” said Rhonda. Photographer Terri Blair captured the magic. A set of twins who graduated in 1997 returned to play, Tonya Babb and Sonya Babb Chauncey. KHS graduate Hannah McGinn-

Cheering from the dugout are Lindsay Burkhalter, Ginger Freels Pritchard, Ashley Davis Thrift and Rachel Canon Holland.

is and her younger brother Josh sang the National Anthem for the games.

Alumni parents who were instrumental in getting the field built came back to throw the first pitches: Emily Butler Hayes with granddaughter Brooklyn; David Towe, Bill Connor and Bill Seaton. Proceeds from the alumni tourney will go toward field maintenance. Rhonda Gordon sums it up: “It was a great weekend and I think that everyone had a great

time. It was a lot of hard work but worth every minute of it! “Loved seeing all the players return to their old stomping ground and play the game they love with great friends! Reliving the glory days! I think a few had some aches and pains in the following days but all had a great time and they are already excited about coming back next year!”