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NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ

Replacing Indya Knox County Commission has set a schedule for those seeking appointment to the Knox County school board, replacing Indya Kincannon who resigned to be with her family abroad.

District 2 includes most of Fountain City.

Send resumes by noon Friday, Aug. 8. Commissioners will interview candidates at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, and make the appointment at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25. An election will be held in November.

Info: 865-215-2534 or commission@knoxcounty.org/.

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Clear Springs breaks ground ‘Let’s go plow up some dirt!’

By Cindy Taylor The dream of generations of Clear Springs Baptist Church members was realized Aug. 3 when ground was broken for a new worship center in the heart of the Gibbs community on a hill at Harbison’s Crossroads. And the people said amen.

The traditional tools of shovels

and hard hats were left untouched.

Instead, more than 200 members of Clear Springs grabbed ropes to pull the old plow that turned the first piece of dirt. Pastor Jerry Vittatoe and associate pastor Damon Patterson guided the plow.

The staff and church members were thrilled to see the beginning To page A-2

On the podium at the Clear Springs Baptist Church groundbreaking are (standing) the Rev. Jerry Vittatoe, (seated) music director Mike Tipton, U.S. Rep. Jimmy Duncan, Knox County Commissioner Dave Wright, Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett and the Rev. Damon Patterson. Photos

IN THIS ISSUE Bean’s election predictions “This time next week, Stacey Campfield’s going to be cleaning out his Nashville office. He and Steve “Extra Crispy” Hall can discuss their future plans on the way back to Knoxville because Hall’s going to lose his primary, too.”

Ouch! Betty Bean’s not mincing words with her predictions for Aug. 7.

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by Cindy Taylor

Clear Springs Baptist Church associate pastor Dr. Damon Patterson and pastor Jerry Vittatoe put their hands to the plow for the groundbreaking of the new Clear Springs Baptist Church.

Read Betty Bean on page 4

A-B-C’s of politics Have you got what it takes to run for office? Larry Van Guilder tells you the A-B-C’s: “For your supporters: Always Bring Cash.

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Interns finish Shopper-News interns finished the summer with a picnic at Oakes Daylilies.

They will start high school next week, but on this day they were still kids.

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Read the recap on pages 8-9

Food fight rages August is a good month on the Cumberland Avenue Strip.

Anticipation of the influx of student consumers that fall semester at the University of Tennessee will bring starts to build and hits a high point with the first home football game (this year, Aug. 31).

But as the Shopper-News reported last week, the runup to the new school year is off to something less than a Big Orange high note for 10 Cumberland District business owners and managers.

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Parents of students in selected North Knox schools will be among 52 schools countywide to serve free breakfast and lunch to all students this year. One principal estimated a savings of $720 per child per year to families who buy both meals each day.

Community Eligibility Provi-

sion (CEP) will eliminate the need for schools to collect paper applications. There are no qualifiers for students who attend a qualified school regardless of income.

“CEP is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which provides criteria to assess which schools qualify,” said Jon Dickl, executive director of school nu-

trition for Knox County Schools.

“Through this federally-funded program, all students in the qualifying schools receive meals at no charge.”

To take advantage of the breakfast, students will need to be in their seats no later than 7:30 a.m. as the meal will be served in the classrooms. Lunch will be served

By Betty Bean They called him “Big Rich” when he was an All-American basketball player at Maryville College, and Richard Suttle, who stands 6-7, remembers those years as the happiest of his life. Now that he’s won back his job with Knox County Schools, he’s ready to turn the page on his worst year and is looking forward to going back to simply being called “teacher.”

Suttle believes he has been publicly labeled a bad teacher, despite hearing officer H. Scott Ream’s reversal of Superintendent James McIntyre’s decision to fire him.

Ream was scathing in his criticism of the McIntyre administration for pursuing a tenure revocation and made a point of complimenting Suttle’s ability to explain basic algebra in a way math-phobic students could understand.

Last week, he got his first paycheck in 10 months – a year’s salary minus a 90-day suspension without pay (a punishment

Richard Suttle breaks down TVAAS Photo by Betty Bean

he doesn’t believe is deserved), and he is relieved to end a year of stress and financial hardship.

But here is some of what he believes has been lost in the discussion: He taught repeaters at Gibbs High School – sophomores, juniors and even seniors who had failed freshman algebra, sometimes more than once. Often, these students became so frustrated with

sports but always loved basketball and played recreationally every chance he got, especially after he went on to the University of Tennessee. He was playing a pickup game when he caught the eye of coach Tom Deaton during the summer after his freshman year.

Deaton, who coached at Bearden High School and also assisted UT coach Don DeVoe, offered Suttle the opportunity to walk on at UT, but before he made a decision, he heard from Maryville College head basketball coach Rick Byrd (now at Belmont), who invited him out to the school and offered him a place on the team.

By fall, he was enrolled at Maryville College, majoring in physical education, minoring in math and thriving on the basketball court. He got his degree in 1981; his The early years first job out of college was teaching Suttle was a member of Farra- math and P.E at St. Joseph School. gut High School’s class of 1976, the One of his classes was algebra-readlast graduating class at the “old” iness for 8th-graders. high school. He didn’t play team To page 3 standardized tests that they gave up trying to answer questions and bubbled in answers in haphazard fashion, just to get through them.

Administrators argue that these are the students with the potential to show the most improvement, which Suttle says ignores the realities of kids who may be dealing with family crises, financial, health or relationship trouble, or simply the frustration of not “getting” math anymore.

“I was told by my numeracy coach, ‘If you have a class of 20, and three of them don’t try and just “Christmas tree” the answer sheet, there’s no way to recover from that,’ ” Suttle said.

Simply put, Suttle’s argument is a direct challenge to the system of teacher evaluation now in use.

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Clear Springs

New beginning

From page A-1

From page 1

Richard Suttle: All-American

Artist’s rendering of the new Clear Springs Baptist Church

of a building project that has been more than two years in the making – or longer, depending on who’s talking.

“This is the shared vision of a lot of people that began 117 years ago,” said Vittatoe. “Relocating can be tough on people, but we feel good about investing in this community.”

Vittatoe has pastored the Corryton church for more than 25 years. Church member Chris Wyatt is on the building committee.

“You can see God’s hand at work in something like this, but it takes time,” said Wyatt. “We’ve been working on this for 10 years since we purchased the land, so it’s

Two years later, Suttle moved on to South Middle School, and two years after that to South-Young High All members in attendance were asked to sign a mat that will School, teaching math. frame a photo of the Clear Springs Baptist Church groundIn 1984, he entered the breaking. Pictured are Hunter and Bryan Linander. master’s program in P.E. at the University of North Carolina, and once he finished, not like we rushed into this.” will be an educational facility. his next stop was Belmont Construction of the $8 The new campus is at the Abbey College in Charlotte, million worship center, which intersection of Tazewell Pike N.C., where he worked his is phase one of a three-phase and Emory Road. way up to the position of diproject, is in the hands of the After the ceremony, Vit- rector of camps and conferGeorge W. Reagan Co. and is tatoe requested that each ences, facilities and student projected to take 14 months. church member present put housing. He eventually deThe sanctuary will seat ap- their hand to the rope for the cided to come back home. proximately 1,500. Phase two groundbreaking.

As a seasoned math will be the addition of a fam“Let’s go plow up some teacher with previous Knox ily life center, and phase three dirt!”

County experience, Suttle had no problem finding a place to land. Gibbs High School principal Janice Walker snapped him up, and he remembers the next four years as a very good time. In 2008, Walker retired and Suttle’s fortunes changed.

He got a good evaluation the following year, but by 2010, he felt he was being singled out for extra attention.

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“There are all sorts of ways to make life miserable,” Suttle said. “The scrutiny was very stressful.”

In 2011, he was placed in the Intensive Assistance Plan, a step closer to the slippery slope of dismissal or a chance to do better. He successfully finished the IAP and earned praise from the mentors who worked with him.

But on the last day of school in 2013, he was informed that he was being recommended for termination.

“I felt like I’d been kicked in the stomach,” he said.

He sweated out an anxious summer, hearing nothing until five days before the start of the school year when he was told not to report for work and was put on paid leave until further notice.

In September, the school board OK’d his termination.

A month after that, he was officially fired.

Although teachers seldom win such cases, he believed he’d been unjustly terminated and decided to challenge the decision.

“I had the right to appeal, so I chose to fight. I couldn’t really pursue full-time em-

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ployment during that time because I would have forfeited my ability to appeal for my job back, and if I took a full-time job, I’d have had to resign, and that would have been the end of my appeal. I did some part-time work, but financially it was very hard.

I’d wake up in a sweat. I exhausted every resource I had.

My hearing didn’t take place till the following March, and it was a month after that the decision came.”

He said he was “very happy and a bit surprised” in April when the hearing officer not only reinstated him, but also criticized McIntyre’s administration for firing him. He didn’t believe it was fair to get a 90-day suspension without pay tacked on (for calling a student he’d written up for disciplinary reasons “Billy Badass,” being late for class as he traveled from room to room, having some absences due to sickness and for failing to properly record scores from a non-credit course).

In May, Suttle came back down to earth when McIntyre announced his intention to appeal the hearing officer’s decision. The case went back to the same school board that had voted to terminate his tenure last fall, and the vote was set for July. Suttle was afraid to get his hopes up.

“I was fearful that they would overturn my reinstatement,” he said.

He showed up at the July school board meeting accompanied by TEA lawyer Virginia McCoy, who had represented him before the hearing officer. She didn’t hold back in her criticism of the way her client had been treated. At the end of the meeting, the school board voted 7-0 to deny McIntyre’s appeal and uphold the decision of the hearing officer.

Now, Suttle says he’s looking forward to a new job at Whittle Springs Middle School, even though he’ll be teaching physical education instead of math.

He’s hoping for a new beginning.

In July, Knox County Commissioner Tony Norman formally requested detailed costs to Knox County Schools for the Suttle misadventure.

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Children of Clear Springs Baptist Church launch balloons to celebrate the groundbreaking for the new church.

“In the season finale, junior Richard Suttle had one of the finest games any Maryville College player has ever had. Maryville trounced Sewanee 87-78. The lanky pivotman poured in 28 points, yanked down an incredible 25 rebounds, and according to coach (Rick) Byrd… “dominated the game on both ends of the floor.”

“The 15 wins were the most by any Scots squad in 31 years. Suttle led the Scots in scoring, rebounds, free-throw percentage and field-goal percentage. He was consistent with 16.2 points and 7.7 rebounds per game…”

(From Maryville College’s announcement of Richard Suttle’s 2007 induction to its “Wall of Fame.”)

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Another great intern

summer

This week’s paper features the final trip for the Shopper-News interns. This summer program is one of the best parts of my job. The adventures we take around Knoxville are great, and we love meeting and building relationships with the students every summer.

Fulton High senior football players Judarius Suber and K.J. Roper are served supper following practice by CrossPoint Church Bible study members.

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I enjoy the program because it gives rising 8thgrade students (and some older ones) an opportunity to see parts of the city they might not know exist, eat at places that are new and different and get a chance to have their writing and photos published. Most important, I get to meet some really great students in Knox and Union counties.

This year we ate fresh apple butter with the Union County Masons, learned about the cleanup at the Fountain City Lake, toured underground Gay Street, got a backstage look inside the Bijou, ate lunch with a federal court judge, went back in time at the Time Warp Tea Room, delivered Mobile Meals, learned about the Mabry-Hazen House, rode the Big Love Bus and just acted silly at the Oakes Farm.

We are already looking ahead to next summer and making plans for more great adventures.

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Giving back to Sterchi

I stopped by Sterchi Elementary School early last week just to reconnect with my friend in the front office.

As I was leaving, I noticed several young girls with paintbrushes in hand and decided to investigate.

The girls were members of The Church at Sterchi Hills and, along with their

The interns enjoyed lunch at the Time Warp Tea Room before visiting Old Gray Cemetery. Pictured are (front) Charlie Hamilton, Katie Sasse, Donna Mitchell; (back) Abbey Underwood, Zoe Risley, Leila Hennon, Julia Grant, Joshua Mode, Laken Scott and Kaila Bond. Photo taken by innocent bystander

pastor, Joel Dew, were giving a facelift to a portable building on the school grounds. The building and garden area are maintained by the Girl Scouts, and the youth group was giving the scouts a blank canvas to paint in the future.

The group also cleaned up sidewalks and walkways at the school, giving it a nice clean feel as the school year quickly approaches.

The Church at Sterchi Hills is at 904 Dry Gap Pike.

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Feeding the Falcons

Bible study groups associated with CrossPoint Church put their words into action and fed the Fulton High School football team following a recent practice session.

Gary Compton brought his grill, which could fit enough food to feed an army (or a football team), and hot dogs were cooked by Derrick Humphrey. CrossPoint Church pastor Tim Parker, a Fulton alum, spoke briefly

with the team and gave them words of encouragement.

Following Parker’s message, Bible study members fed the team as they filed through the line, and several members complimented coach Rob Black and his staff on the good manners of each player.

CrossPoint Church meets at Spring Hill Presbyterian Church, 2000 Loves Creek Road, at 9 a.m. Sundays.

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Derrick Humphrey and Gary Compton grill hot dogs to serve the Fulton High School football team.

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The club will host a “meet and greet” for prospective members at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, at the Lions Club Building. Men and women are invited; refreshments will be served.

The Fountain City Lions Club maintains Fountain City Park and Lake, provides bicycles for needy kids at

Painting a building at Sterchi Elementary are Gwyneth Fagan and Bailee Lane. Photos by R. White Christmas, and joins with other Lions Club to aid the blind.

Halls High graduate Andrew Sylvester recently signed to play baseball at Tennessee Wesleyan.

Andrew was a four-year starter for the Red Devils as a pitcher. He found a good fit at Wesleyan: “I liked the pitching coach, the philosophy of the coaching staff and the smaller classes.”

Halls coach Doug Polston said he is happy that Andrew is getting an opportunity to play baseball in college. “He had an 8-2 school record with a 1.42 ERA. He has worked very hard this year and deserves this opportunity.”

Sylvester Andrew would like to thank coach Polston and summer baseball coach Bryan Woody for the roles they played in helping him move to the next level.

Andrew is the son of Keith and Susan Sylvester.

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government Shopper-News keeps on keeping on Word that Scripps is dumping its newspaper division rocked our staff last week to the point that Shannon Carey, general manager, asked me to say a few words.

“Go sell ads; go find scoops; finish that @#$%^ website,” I said. And then I told them about Plan B: We live in a marketdriven economy; no communists here. We get up every morning and work to produce a product that people read because it’s relevant (and fun). Our ads get results or folks would stop buying them. So why worry?

This writer has published Shopper-News weekly since 1971 – only nine of those years as a part of Scripps. Our sales continue to grow (July

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2014 was a record high), chiefly because we’re adding newspapers. Call us a throwaway, laugh at our name. That’s OK. Silly as it sounds, we produce a weekly paper because we love doing it. People buying ads … people reading it … well, that’s just gravy.

So move on. Read Bean’s election predictions. See what Victor’s stirring up.

Check out Marvin West’s ode to Chip Kell. Enjoy, my friends, because you’re holding a 2014 miracle – a print newspaper.

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This Koch’s (not) for you This time next week, Stacey Campfield’s going to be cleaning out his Nashville office. He and Steve “Extra Crispy” Hall can discuss their future plans on the way back to Knoxville because Hall’s going to lose his primary, too.

Chief Justice Gary Wade is going to weather the storm, and probably so will Justice Sharon Lee. The fate of Justice Cornelia Clark is somewhat murkier, since Ram PAC, or whatever it is that Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey’s calling his slush fund these days, has cut her out of the herd and is going after her hard. Ramsey would probably rather beat Wade, but he’s apparently figured out that the Silver Fox of Sevierville has deeper pockets, more friends and a more agile brain than the Speaker of the Senate. But Ramsey needs to pick off only one of the three to flip the majority on the court that elects the state attorney general and throw out Bob Cooper, who refuses to do stuff that’s unconstitutional.

Daryl Fansler, who seems to enjoy campaigning, will

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win another term on the Chancery Court bench. He’d probably have preferred not to have to campaign, but if he had to have an opponent, a guy who practices law out of a car with Kentucky license plates is a pretty good one to have. Clarence “Eddie” Pridemore will give us a good idea of the number of knee-jerk Republicans in Knox County.

Harold Wimberly, who seems to hate campaigning, will have a tougher time fending off his Republican opponent, Bill Ailor, who is more presentable and better known than Pridemore. Adoption advocates are worried about this one, which is seen as a toss-up.

There are two good candidates in the race for Criminal Court judge, which one would assume would give the edge to Republican

Haslam, Alexander in town today votes separating the winner and loser. Daniel will defeat Hall in the Deane Hill Rec Center voting precinct and Rocky Hill as this area is upset over Hall’s legislation to sell Lakeshore Park. Hall should win in the northwest city portion of the district with West Hills and Cedar Bluff areas determining the winner.

Hall has staged a spirited defense to the early Daniel Victor surge of mailings, advertising and heavy door-to-door Ashe campaigning. Each has spent more than $80,000 to win the primary. Whoever wins will be the next state ■ Knox County has a representative as no Demolong record of keeping leg- crat is running. Almost islative incumbents. Tomor- 10,000 people may vote in row (Aug. 7) two incumbent this state rep contest.

The last time an incumlegislators face strongly contested races that may bent state representative in result in their retirement. Knox County lost in a party They are Stacey Campfield, primary was 20 years ago. opposed by Richard Briggs Maria Peroulas lost to Tim for state senator, and Steve Burchett (now county mayHall, opposed by Martin or) in 1994. The last state Daniel for state representa- senator to lose in his party’s tive. Campfield and Hall are primary was Fred Berry in personal friends and close 1976 to Ben Atchley.

■ Randy Boyd was political allies. Hall actively supports Campfield’s re- elected to chair the Tennessee Higher Education nomination.

My prediction is that Commission at its recent Briggs will have a comfort- meeting. Boyd spent last able win over Campfield, year working without pay who has become too con- for Gov. Haslam on higher troversial to hold his seat. education issues.

■ The MPC controThe Daniel-Hall contest seems to be a toss-up with versy continues. Embatperhaps only a few hundred tled executive director Mark

Scott Green, who had Mayor Tim Burchett to make robocalls on his behalf. Although Democrat Leland Price is a respected prosecutor with a Harvard law degree, this is East Tennessee, after all, and you have to give the edge to Green.

Lawyers complain about Circuit Court Judge Patricia Hall Long’s temperament and bench demeanor but not loud enough to hurt her, so she’ll beat Democrat George Underwood because she is the GOP establishment candidate. Knoxville’s minority community will have to keep dreaming about the day when there will be an African-American judge on the bench.

The two school board races are easy to predict.

A couple of cheerleaders for Superintendent James McIntyre are going down.

Terry Hill, the most polished candidate in the entire field going into the race, will coast to a comfortable win in the 6th District over Sandra Rowcliffe. Marshall Walker, the candidate with the roughest edges going in, hit his stride after the pri-

mary and will beat incumbent Gloria Deathridge.

Finally, the Americans for Prosperity PAC obviously has more Koch brothers’ money than sense. Last week, they sent out competing mail pieces blasting Common Core – one on behalf of 13th House District Republican candidate Jason Emert, the other on behalf of 13th District House candidate Eddie Smith. Meanwhile, incumbent Gloria Johnson has been the statewide leader in a teachers’ revolt against issues surrounding the Common Core State Standards.

The Emert/Smith race is the toughest to predict. The July 31 financial disclosures show Smith, who could be the more difficult opponent for Johnson to handle, limping toward the finish with $775 in the till. Emert, who earlier disclosed a $66,000 loan from himself, reported an ending balance of $9,388.55. He also reports knocking on 3,000 doors in a week. You don’t have to know Common Core math to snicker at that one.

Republican insiders still grumble that neither of them will beat Johnson.

I’ll pick Smith but pull for Emert, just for the optics.

Job Fair at Fulton The job fair at Fulton High School organized by state Rep. Gloria Johnson, Tennessee Department of Labor and the local Career Center (managed by Ray Abbas) drew more than 250 job seekers and more than 30 employers, including Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Weigel’s, Colgate-Palmolive, WGS Global Service, Aerotek, Verizon, CVS Caremark and Walden Security, Talbots, FedEx Ground and the University of Tennessee. Johnson (center) took a minute to sit with jobseekers Shamika Cook and Gwen Grisson. Photo by Betty Bean

Gov. Bill and Crissy Haslam will headline a getout-the-vote rally at 5:30 p.m. today (Aug. 6) at Cherokee Mills, 2220 Sutherland Ave. U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander will be there as he wraps up his primary campaign for re-election. The public is invited.

Donaldson is meeting with individual commissioners (which he seldom does) to explain both why he should stay and his hiring of Dave Hill. As of Aug. 1, MPC chair Rebecca Longmire still had not responded to Burchett’s letter asking for an explanation on the Hill hiring, which excluded women, staff and African-Americans from consideration.

Her lack of a timely response to Burchett is strange given that her MPC term has expired and Burchett is the person who will decide whether she stays or leaves. Of course, with all this controversy she may be anxious to depart and

let someone else handle this high-profile personnel issue as many neighborhood groups have unified to urge Donaldson’s removal.

The city Law Department is known to be unhappy with the quality (or lack of quality) of the MPC work product and Donaldson is unresponsive. Council has postponed several items for six months each.

Two other MPC commissioners’ terms have expired, and Burchett will fill them by reappointing or replacing. They are Laura Cole and Brian Pierce.

Burchett’s action (whatever it may be) will send strong signals as to how

determined he is to secure reform in the internal operations of MPC. Burchett is known to be concerned about the current situation and anxious to see if MPC will fi x the problems without intervention. MPC is funded by city and county taxpayers.

■ Former Vice Mayor Jack Sharp, the longestserving Knoxville vice mayor (14 years) in the city’s history (and only a heartbeat away from being mayor the whole time) turns 80 on Sunday, Aug. 10. A street named in his honor leads to the Fire Training Academy in East Knoxville, which Sharp strongly backed while

on council. He served 28 years on City Council, from 1975 to 2003.

Sharp is currently a member of the above-mentioned MPC. He has avoided public comment but may be a mover behind the scenes on these issues.

■ The 70th anniversary of the Warsaw (Poland) Uprising fell five days ago on Aug. 1 when Poles for 62 days fought the Nazi occupiers of Warsaw while 50,000 Russian troops were less than a mile away refusing to assist the Poles, who were allies along with Great Britain and the United States. Poles have not forgotten.

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Chip Kell says a lot Chip Kell, one of the best offensive linemen in Tennessee history, didn’t say much during his college years but has said a lot at 65.

This very strong man who once lifted one corner of a Volkswagen so another man could change a tire has written a book about God and football. He went so far as to discuss recruiting and tell what Auburn fans offered him to become a Tiger.

“All in God’s Glory” includes the exciting trip from adoption as a baby to Tennessee stardom, a fling at pro ball, a checkered coaching career, the College Hall of Fame and semiretirement. I learned a lot about Curtis Cliff “Chip” Kell.

I knew how far he put the shot as an eighth-grader, a national record 65 feet, four and three-fourths inches.

I knew of his determination to fly airplanes. I knew he loved fast cars and once took Chuck Rohe for a terrifying ride down 411. I knew

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a profit, he will donate it to charity.

Chip grew up in the Atlanta area. His dad, a Georgia graduate, had been a pilot. He became a coach at Southwest DeKalb High, which means young Kell got a head start in athletics. At age 10 he wrote New York Giants linebacker Sam Huff to request a photo and autograph – and scored.

Tennessee assistant coach Vince Gibson saw Chip as a very powerful sophomore at a track meet.

Vince told Chip about the great track program Rohe was building in Knoxville and that the Vols would be watching him in football.

They did. So did everybody else. Chip had a cardboard box full of scholarship offers.

He didn’t go to Georgia because he thought the Bulldogs took him for granted.

He didn’t consider Alabama because Pat Dye, then an assistant coach, said he didn’t

he wasn’t tall enough to meet NFL criteria.

I didn’t know he once worked as a jail inspector. I had no idea what he once ate for breakfast at Uncle Earl’s house (dozen eggs, pound of bacon, half a loaf of toast, half gallon of milk, etc.).

I shouldn’t have been surprised to learn his father invoked the law on recruiting.

I was pleased by Chip’s reason for writing the book, to praise God for endless opportunities.

“My main goal is to help bring people back to God.” Chip believes America is sliding in the wrong direction and that greed is taking over. If his book shows

So you think you can run for office Support tougher voter eligibility laws

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Man Up As of November 2013, men filled 110 offices out of 132 for the Tennessee General Assembly. Only voters in Alabama, Louisiana, South Carolina, West Virginia, Oklahoma and Utah elected a lower percentage of women to their state legislatures.

Obviously, most Tennessee voters hate women, but take nothing for granted while campaigning. A few years ago, U.S. Rep. Nancy

The nightmare scenario above can be avoided if we raise the bar for voter eligibility.

Requiring photo IDs, passports and birth certificates is a step in the right direction, but residency requirements are far too lax.

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always hustle.

Auburn had an excellent aviation program, and Auburn fans offered incentives. His parents would receive the deed to a lot on Lake Lanier. Chip would get a new wardrobe and a fancy car. He told Shug Jordan he would come to Auburn.

All of a sudden, the honorable Curtis Kell got involved.

“Dad said I should accept no gifts. He said he would not sell his son. I admired his integrity – but there went the Corvette.”

Tennessee had the best combination of football and track. Rohe, master recruiter, was decisive. Kell signed with Doug Dickey at the Airport Inn in Atlanta in March 1967.

“I thought the deal with Tennessee included flying lessons. I found out later that my father paid the bill.”

Some wondered if Kell could possibly replace the great Bob Johnson as Tennessee center. He did. He was all-SEC as a sophomore. He was twice an allAmerican guard.

At age 10, Chip started training with weights. At 20, he was the strongest Vol I ever saw. He was 240 pounds, 60 inches around the shoulders and simply overpowering. Twice he won the Jacobs blocking trophy.

Like Johnson, he made it to football heaven, the hall of fame.

Chip thought he stood 6-1. UT said 6-0. NFL scouts called it 5-11. San Diego drafted him in the 17th round. Top pay, including bonus, was his rookie season, $17,000.

He ended up with the Edmonton Eskimos. In his second Canadian season, illogically plugged in to cover kicks, he suffered a terrible knee injury. Surgery lasted more than six hours.

Chip returned to Knoxville and passed 36 class hours in one quarter to finish his degree. He later earned a master’s. He coached and built or improved weight rooms for 30 years in Tennessee and Georgia, from UT-Chattanooga to Valley Point Middle School. Once or twice he

yelled at officials.

“I once had my team at first down and 80 yards to go.”

Between coaching jobs, Kell launched a business in his home basement. He developed a superior line of weight-training equipment and was good in sales. He wasn’t so good with agreements and contracts. He described his flaw as “gullibility.

He did once work for the Tennessee Department of Correction. Highlight was meeting legendary Sheriff Buford Pusser.

Chip has endured two knee replacements. He has artificial shoulder parts and arthritis in his neck, back and hands. He does not complain. He points to his family and says he has been richly blessed.

The book is available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Books A Million. If you prefer an autographed copy, you can negotiate with Chip at coach30721@yahoo. com/.

cent Hobby Lobby decision asserted that corporations may hold religious beliefs.

Bottom line, corporations are people, and many of them need a wholesome American home. Why else Family Values would so many be fleeing to Showing off your family Caribbean islands or Third is nearly always the right World nations?

Adopting a corporation thing to do unless you’re Charles Manson or Sarah gives the candidate instant Palin. But what about the family. Take your corporagrowing number of single tion to the ballpark, church, candidates without spouses county fair and candidate debates for great photo ops. or children?

If your corporation spins Fortunately, the U.S. Supreme Court has your back. out lovable little subsidiarIn the Citizens United ies, so much the better; votcase in 2010, the court ruled ers love big families. that corporations and labor unions are entitled to First Crime and Punishment Amendment protection of No room for bleeding free speech just like regular hearts here. Perhaps Refolks. publican Sen. Orrin Hatch For good measure, the re- of Utah said it best: “Capital

punishment is our way of demonstrating the sanctity of life.”

For East Tennessee residents, the requirement may be lowered to 20 years if the prospective voter can recite the names of every Duncan family member.

Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com/.

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They ran across The Museum of Appalachia is gearing up for a the pastoral museum setting of green plenty of treasures memorable fall festival. Photo submitted hills, log cabins including a bronze Buddha valued at $40,000 from the country’s leading and grazing livestock.

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And there will be much more than music.

The Tennessee Fall Homecoming includes historical demonstrations such as spinning, weaving, sorghum making, blacksmithing and sawmilling.

You can view heritage arts and crafts, such as handcrafted white-oak baskets, and see tatting, whittling, lye-soap making and leather working. Regionally and nationally known

Southern writers will be on hand to chat, and you can tour the entire Museum of Appalachia complex and feast on fine Southern fare and Appalachian delights.

For a full list of artists, or to purchase tickets online, visit the Museum of Appalachia’s website, www. museumofapppalachia.org.

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The Church at Sterchi Hills celebrates relaunch Good things are happening at The Church at Sterchi Hills. It has recently undergone a revitalization and will relaunch at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, Aug. 10.

The church has partnered with Second Baptist Church of Clinton, taking a proactive position to bring the ministry back to life. Second Baptist commissioned 35 church missionaries who have worked alongside The Church at Sterchi Hills and have helped to rebuild.

Helping build a church and work in the community is an adventure to which the missionaries have felt called.

Brother Joel Dew has been an associate pastor

at Second Baptist of Clinton for 10 years and will serve as the campus pastor at The Church at Sterchi Hills. Since his first sermon on Easter Sunday, Dew has seen growth in the church and looks forward to more good things in the church’s future.

The atmosphere at The Church is casual and always friendly. Dew makes a point to ensure that everyone is greeted and feels welcome.

The church is at 904 Dry Gap Pike. Info: 281-8717 or www.sterchichurch.com.

The power of a word After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” But Abram said, “O Lord God, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?”

And Abram said, “You have given me no offspring, and so a slave born in my house is to be heir.” He brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven and count the stars, if you are able to count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your descendants be.” And he believed the Lord; and the Lord reckoned it to him as righteousness.

(Genesis 15: 1-6 NRSV)

Joel Dew, with wife, Kendra, is the campus pastor at The Church at Sterchi Hills. Photo submitted

FAITH NOTES ■ Powell Church, in cooperation with Cokebury UMC, will host Recovery 6 p.m. each Tuesday at Powell Church, 323 W. Emory Road, followed by a meal and worship at 7 p.m. Small sharing groups will convene at 8:15 p.m. The program is a Christ-centered, biblically based recovery plan that focuses on individuals and families who are struggling with emotional distress and addictive issues. There is no charge to participate. Info: www.recoveryatpowell.com or 938-2741.

Blair Bright, Danny Bright and Billy Seals (front) Bobby Seals, Jordan Brown, and Barry Rawdon (back) lead worship at North Knox Celebrate Recovery. Photo by Cindy Taylor

Get your life back!

By Cindy Taylor Celebrate Recovery is not a new term. Many Knoxville churches have sponsored Celebrate Recovery addiction healing classes and meetings for more than 10 years. While a worthwhile endeavor, it can be costly for small churches to participate fully.

Thanks to North Knox Celebrate Recovery the program has a new additional location on the north end of town. All area churches are invited to come alongside and support the new ministry financially by preparing and sponsoring meals and helping with other costs.

This is a great avenue for

churches to participate in the program without draining their budget.

A sneak preview was held at the old Smithwood School on Tazewell Pike July 29.

Future Celebrate Recovery events will also be held at this location at 6 p.m. each Tuesday.

“Everyone can benefit from attending North Knox Celebrate Recovery,” said co-founder the Rev. John Gargis. “We invite and encourage anyone who is struggling with addiction, has a relative or friend who is struggling or is just struggling with life to join us.

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■ Glenwood Baptist Church of Powell, 7212 Central Avenue Pike, is accepting appointments for the John 5 Food Pantry. Info: 938-2611. Your call will be returned.

■ Abundant Life, a free weightmanagement program incorporating diet, exercise and group support, will begin 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at the North Knoxville Seventhday Adventist Church, 6530 Fountain City Road, in the fellowship hall. Space is limited.

To register: 314-8204 or www. knoxvilleinstep.com.

will be served at no charge and a worship service will follow. Breakout classes will be offered. Meetings will continue each Tuesday. Anyone can attend at any time. There ■ A revival will be held at the Church of God of Knoxville, are no closed meetings.

5912 Thorn Grove Pike, 7 p.m.

“Our sessions are always through Sunday, Aug. 10. open with a focus on newGuest evangelist will be Pascomers,” said Gargis. tor Sharon Nunley. Everyone The old Smithwood is invited. Info: 522-9520.

School is located at 3203 ■ Boxes of Blessings (food) Tazewell Pike. Info: www. will be distributed by Dante northknoxcr.org.

Church of God, 410 Dante “North Knox Celebrate School Road, 9-11 a.m. or Recovery offers hope and until boxes are gone on healing,” said Gargis. “Hope Saturday, Aug. 9. Anyone who that any person, whether would like to receive a box is addict or affected by an adinvited. You must be present dict, can not only get by but to receive a box. One per truly get their life back.” household.

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This text contains the first usage of word in the Bible, a fact I was surprised to discover. I would have thought it would appear much earlier in Genesis. Certainly God spoke to Adam and Eve in the Garden. We know, too, that God spoke to Noah, giving instructions for the building of the ark.

However, in this instance, it is the word of the Lord, not just the voice of the Lord, a fine distinction, but a crucial one. In this case, word denotes promise, as in “I give you my word.”

I remember that when I was in the fourth grade, some of my classmates made fun of me for using big words.

I went home and poured out my hurt feelings to my mother, who, with a mother’s wisdom, counseled me: “Lynn, you will not always be in the fourth grade at Gibbs School.

“Use all the words you have, and don’t worry about what your friends say.”

However, it was when I was a sophomore at the University of Tennessee that I fell permanently in love with words. I took a course in Greek etymology, because I needed an elective, and it was offered at a class time that would fit into my schedule.

The teacher was Mrs. Henbest, and she loved words, too.

Thanks to her, I learned what all that “nonsense

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in brackets” (her term) in the dictionary was about.

I will be forever grateful to her, because without that course, and the Greek roots I learned, I would never have passed geology!

To this day, I love discovering a new word, an odd word, and the right word.

My New Jersey friend Anne is also quite fond of the last word, a fact she freely admits.

I especially enjoy reading a book that requires me to keep a dictionary handy. I love finding an author who uses words well, and especially one who teaches me new words that are fascinating, intriguing, enlightening or obscure.

Words are tools, and toys, and seeds, and, medicine, and sadly, weapons.

Then, of course, there are the words that are not socially acceptable. My favorite lesson in that category was a powerful quote from a church member.

She recalled that in her youth, her mother chastised her for using a common term for excrement, saying, “I would not hold in my hand what you have in your mouth.” Enough said.

Happy Birthday Kayla Justine Foster August 4, 1995 ~ February 25, 2008

What God Has Promised What God Has Promised God has not promised Skies always blue Flower-strewn pathways All our lives through.

God has not promised Sun without rain Joy without sorrow Peace without pain.

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Grace for the trials Help from above Unfailing sympathy Undying love.

Happy Birthday, Sissy Girl.

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Austin Henry of Henry’s B&G in Gibbs delivers lunch to Interns Zoe Risley, Leila Hennon, Laken Scott and Donna Mitchell ride around the grounds of the Oakes Farm for the Shopper- Oakes Farm. Photos by R. White News interns. played inside the bus and from speakers mounted on the exterior. A playlist can also be shared on the bus Leila Hennon and Zoe radio from a passenger’s cell Risley prepare to explore phone via Bluetooth. a portion of the haunted Highlights included reactrail at Oakes Farm.

The interns spent their tions of passersby, or even last day with the Shopperfolks mowing their yard, News getting a crash course who stopped to stare at the Sara in selling homegrown daycolored school bus Barrett vibrantly lilies and plotting a maze while sounds including cows of corn for folks to meander Intern Leila Hennon mooing and British police through each fall. was the “goat whissirens emanated from its The Oakes family started perer” to Doug dursound system. Bottles of waits daylily business in the the back of Oakes’ pickup ter were chilled in a customing a recent trip to 1970s.

Oakes Farm. truck and headed up the hill ized container holding ice in “That was my first summer where The Trail of Doom is the bar and snack area. job, digging up and bagging located. The haunted attracIntern Laken Scott and daylilies,” said Ken Oakes. tion gleans scores of screams her friend, Anne Marie HigBut the business didn’t grow from folks who wish for ginbotham, were particunationally until he designed more than wholesome fun. larly amused by two police its first full-color catalog in “I’m a big fan of the two officers who paused to take 1990. The rest is history. person distraction myself,” photos of the bus with their “This was a hobby. I didn’t Oakes told the group as they cell phones. plan to go into (the daylily cautiously stepped through The bus initially felt overbusiness), but it took off,” he the spooky forest for a whelming, but cruising the said. The company now sends sneak peek at additions for back roads of North Knox about 400,000 catalogs to its this year’s scaring season. County, Doig-Collins’ 26customers each year.

His personal favorite is rev- plus years of bus driving exOakes discussed what ving up a chainsaw to ter- perience made for a smooth goes into marketing the rify anxious patrons right ride and put everyone at ease. daylilies and how to cross- after they’re distracted by Info: www.biglovebus. pollinate two species to cre- another “haunter.” com. ate a new one.

One particular group Two weeks ago David of young visitors seemed ■ Lunch on the farm Dewhirst told us how to “re- so frightened at one point, The interns’ last meal as purpose” an old building; Oakes said, that he took Shopper-News cool kids was last week Ken Oakes told us off his mask to show them delivered fresh from Henry’s how to repurpose an entire he meant no real harm. To Catering in Corryton. farm. which the kids gleefully reManager Austin Henry The Oakes’ corn maze is sponded with smiles and stopped by with loaded also a popular draw. It’s an “Uncle Kenny!” cheeseburgers, chips, and idea Ken had after visiting Oakes had gotten so car- an unbelievable dessert tray another maze in 2001. ried away he didn’t real- of cherry cobbler and lemon “We had all this land and ize he was chasing his own and brownie bars.

I thought ‘we can do this,’” family.

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“First one through gets to a little of what the psycheclean up the cobwebs,” Oakes delic party on wheels had to ■ Wanna join us?

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By Joshua Mode This summer I was asking myself “what am I going to do?”

I wanted to do something fun and informative, then I remembered my internship last year at the Halls Shopper!

Everyone who works there is so amazing and has their own special gift like photography, people skills, noting everything, or all three!

It was so much fun, and I met so many great people to go on adventures with in our area, most I didn’t even know they were there. It helps with writing skills as

well; letting your English teachers read your columns is always a plus.

One of my favorite parts of the internship was visiting so many nice restaurants and then writing my review, kinda like a food critic. I’m so happy I discovered this program before it was too late. It was probably the best two summers I’ve had and I would like to thank the amazing people there for letting me join.

So when you ask yourself or your son/daughter what you can do next summer, think of this column and say “Hey, you can do an internship at the Shopper-News!”

The Big Love Bus was the preferred mode of transportation for the last intern trip of the summer. Pictured are interns and guests (front) Donna Mitchell, Leila Hennon, Samantha Hamilton; (back) Julia Grant, Zoe Risley, Laken Scott, Anne Marie Higginbotham and Charlie Hamilton.

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Sierra Hucklebee, Beth Karnes, Taylor Gilley, Vickie Porter, Madelyn Clevenger, Ashtyn Patterson, Haley Cannon, Makenzi Harrell, Trinity Johnson and Kelsey Giles of the Tennessee Storm softball team. Photo submitted

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World Series by ‘Storm’

By Libby Morgan The Tennessee Storm 14U softball team, including three sophomores from Union County High, won second place out of 88 teams at the USFA World Series in Panama City, Florida.

Coach Rodney Patterson says, “To be selected to participate in this USFA World Series, the team had to obtain a certain number of points from placing in other smaller USFA tournaments, including the state tournament in Murfreesboro, where the team finished third after games were cancelled due to rain.

“The team also competed and won the Milligan College Exposure tournament in July.

“At the USFA World Series, the team went undefeated, allowing only two runs until their last game, which ended in a loss to the Georgia Whippits.

“The tournament was called due to rain; therefore,

the team was not able to challenge the Whippits again in the championship game.”

Storm team members from Union County High also play on the Patriots varsity team: All-District Catcher Haley Cannon, AllDistrict Pitcher Ashtyn Patterson and Madelyn Clevenger.

Patterson comments on their tournament play: “Haley, catcher/third base, was 10 for 21 for the tournament. She caught four straight games in the Florida heat and still managed to be second in batting average and third for RBI. “Ashtyn, pitcher/ shortstop/outfielder, led the team in batting with 13 for 23 and had a game-changing grand slam against the Georgia Mustangs. She also picked up a big win pitching against the Georgia Wolverines.

“And Madelyn, on second base, was 7 for 18 with two sacrifice fly balls and a sacrifice bunt to bring in runs

at crucial times. She was 3 for 3 against Maryland Lightning.

“Union County’s softball program should be very strong next season with these three players on the team.”

The team includes 10 players from Knox and surrounding counties, and all are members of their high school softball teams.

Other Tennessee Storm players are three freshmen from Halls High School: Bethany Karnes, Taylor Gilley and Trinity Johnson; Gibbs High freshman Sierra Hucklebee; Seymour High sophomore Vicki Porter; Makenzi Harrell, a freshman from Jefferson County High; and Anderson County sophomore Kelsey Giles.

Tennessee Storm’s coaches are Rodney Patterson and Gary Clevenger, both from Union County, and Charlie Hucklebee of Gibbs.

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Union County to keep virtual students When the Union County school board voted July 30 to enroll 626 f i r s t-ye a r students in the Tennessee Virtual A c a d e m y, applause and smiles broke out.

Stackhouse The vote demonstrated the benefit of hiring a smart lawyer.

The emergency meeting started with a quiet family prayer below the stage.

Superintendent Jimmy Carter had an assistant read a “late-breaking” letter from state Education Commissioner Kevin Huffman.

A week earlier Huffman had “recommended” that Union County not enroll the first-year students, even though they had properly registered, and implied he would shut down the whole school if the board did so.

Now he said he would close the school in the spring, but high enough test scores could cause a reprieve … and, by the way, go ahead and enroll those 626 kids if you want to.

What changed in a week?

On advice of counsel, the school board had requested a waiver from Huffman to drop 626 properly enrolled students. Huffman granted the waiver, but meanwhile public pressure began to build. State Sen. Frank Niceley and Rep. Dennis “Coach” Roach met with the governor s chief of staff.

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Amid grins and highfives, attorney Mary Ann Stackhouse packed her bags and left the building – an unsung hero of this mighty tempest.

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Robertson was ‘dynamic Christian’

Dr. Edwin G. Robertson, 65, board chair of Commercial Bank and longtime veterinarian, died suddenly July 29 at his home. His passing left a void at the bank. “ I ’ v e known Edwin all my life,” said John Fugate, manager of Commercial Bank in Fountain City.

Dr. Robertson “He was a dynamic Christian who practiced what he professed. He had the servant’s heart … was very humble … always looking for ways to help the less fortunate.”

Brenda Sweet, manager of the Maynardville branch bank, said Mr. Robertson was “a wonderful person,

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wonderful for the community and a leader in the fight against drug abuse.” She praised his work with Stand in the Gap. Terry Lee is president of Commercial Bank, which was founded by Mr. Robertson’s father, Oscar, in 1976.

Survivors include wife Judy Thompson Robertson; son, John Adam Robertson and wife Cindi; daughter, Emily Robertson King and husband John; brother, Craig Eric Robertson and wife Sherri; and stepmother, Alice Robertson Overton.

He was a member of Pump Springs Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday school and helped with several ministries. His most recent endeavor was Servolution Health Services, a free medical and dental clinic for the uninsured of the Tri-State Area.

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By Phyllis Nichols As Jennifer “Jay” Butler works through her nonprof it management program at Johnson University, she must complete Nichols an internship to graduate. Instead of merely fulfilling another

prerequisite, her summer at the Knoxville Area Urban League confirmed Butler’s career path and fueled her passion for the organization’s work in the community.

“In the past, I’ve referred people to the Urban League’s services,” Butler said. “Now, I realize just how hard they are working to empower people in the community.”

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“I’ve helped lead the Project Ready students in their Historical and Cultural Literacy Legacy Project this summer,” Butler said.

“We’ve taught the students about the great migration (of African Americans out of the South and into other regions of the country) and how it’s shaped the social climate here in Knoxville.”

Butler and the high school students also interviewed community leaders who were witnesses to that movement.

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Food fight rages on the Strip

This mailer, which went out last week, promises students can use their university-mandated meal plan on the Cumberland Avenue Strip, and adds, “Now Tax Free!” Privately owned businesses not yet admitted to the program were not amused.

‘It’s frightening ...’ says Copper Cellar manager

By Betty Bean August is a good month on the Cumberland Avenue Strip. Anticipation of the influx of student consumers that fall semester at the University of Tennessee will bring starts to build and hits a high point with the first home football game (this year, Aug. 31).

But as the Shopper-News reported last week, the runup to the new school year is off to something less than a Big Orange high note for 10 Cumberland District business owners and managers who fear that the university is preparing to become their competitor.

A letter dated July 28 outlined their concerns and stressed the high level of co-

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operation they have given UT and the city of Knoxville regarding the redesign of the commercial corridor in the university’s neighborhood.

“The business owners and property owners in the Cumberland District have agreed to sweeping changes to Cumberland Avenue to advance goals of both the University and the city of Knoxville. These changes have required easements to our properties and will create numerous disruptions to our businesses and lives during the construction time. We have given much to support this plan and feel that opening (the university’s mandatory student dining plan) would be a gesture

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to reciprocate this mutual relationship.”

Although university spokesperson Karen Simsen tried to reassure the worried business owners that plans are underway to allow students to use their meal cards at Cumberland Avenue businesses, an announcement went up on UT’s website at week’s end under the salutation “Welcome to UT Volunteer Dining” and kicked anxiety up another notch.

“New for 2014-2015: Meal Equivalency on Saturday Nights! Late Night Meal Equivalency at Raising Canes and Panda Express on the Strip! Commuter Plans are Tax Free this year (Commuter 50, 75 and Dining Dollar Plans only).”

Panda Express and Raising Canes are housed in a recently acquired, university-owned building on the northeast corner of Cumberland Avenue and 17th Street (formerly known as home of McMillen’s, a popular retail outlet specializing in UT-related sports gear and memorabilia).

“The switch from the University’s stated use of classroom space (when presented to the State Building Commission) for former private retail space at 17th and Cumberland back to retail/restaurant space serviced by Aramark (the university’s vendor) creates unfair competition against local businesses,” the merchants’ letter stated.

“This is no small project – it is a $1.9 million con-

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struction project that benefits only Aramark. This is due to (UT vendor) Aramark having access to dining dollars (a cashless student debit card) as a payment platform while neighboring establishments currently do not have access to this program.

“If the Panda Express and Raising Canes franchises flourish, will the University continue to purchase private property? Watching Aramark utilize the privileges the University receives with regard to rent, property taxes, etc., to increase the spread of its contracted vendor is alarming to small business owners such as the Cumberland Merchants.

“Currently, there is one privately owned business, the Lake Avenue Papa John’s franchise, which is permitted to accept dining dollars. If it is being done at this location, it is capable of being done at other privately owned locations,” the letter ended.

“It’s frightening to have this monstrosity of a huge university being able to purchase property right beside you,” said Jonah Riggs, general manager of the Copper Cellar, the Strip’s most established eatery. “If I was a little mom-and-pop store, I couldn’t make it. I’d have to close my doors.”

A mailer urging students to sign up for the new Commuter Dining Dollar Meal Plan at “only” $475 went out last week, as well, with the additional exhortation “Now Tax Free!”

By Bonny C. Millard As CEO of Tennova’s Turkey Creek Medical Center, Lance Jones has put away the rosecolored glasses on healthcare.

He says the medical indusLance Jones try is in a state of flux as it grapples with the number of retiring physicians, nursing shortages, changing technology, a growing population with a longer life expectancy and medical malpractice.

Jones spoke to the Rotary Club of Farragut about the ever-changing environment of healthcare at a recent meeting.

In today’s job market, six of the top ten jobs are in the healthcare industry, he said.

The nation faces a major shortage of nurses by 2020 and currently 175,000 nursing positions nationwide are available.

Medical doctors are aging with more than half considering retirement, he continued.

Of the doctors now in practice, one-third are women, many of whom will consider starting families and may alter their work schedule.

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Lewis is a former running back who played for the University of Tennessee from 1997 to 1999. He played NFL football with the Baltimore Ravens and the Cleveland Browns.

the idea of going to medical school, the debt can be a major deterrent.

The average debt for a physician after medical school and a fellowship is $273,000, Jones told the group.

“They are underwater for a long, long time because of that,” he said.

While the employment situation is creating some challenges, technology continues to improve medical treatments and reduce hospital time.

Jones, who has been with the medical center for three years, said that because of technological advances a person can now have gallbladder surgery in the morning and be released later that day.

The surgery, through the navel, is less invasive, resulting in reduced pain, medical expenses and time away from work, but a technological wish list can run millions of dollars, he said.

Overall, Knoxville has a superb quality of health care, the New Zealand native said.

Turkey Creek Medical Center, part of the Tennova Healthcare System, had 16,000 patient interventions, delivered 509 babies and utilized more than 21,000 volunteer hours last year.

According the Jones, the facility is the largest employer in Farragut.

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Knoxville woman’s weight loss – ‘A really cool thing!’

It’s been more than three years since Pat Benn of Knoxville, 49, underwent weight loss surgery with Dr. Jonathan Ray, a bariatric surgeon now practicing at the Fort Sanders Center for Bariatric Surgery.

In May 2011, Benn had gastric bypass surgery, a procedure in which the stomach is made smaller, causing food to bypass part of the small intestine. This enables her to feel full quickly and eat far less.

“The moment I start to feel full, I stop eating. I never overeat, and I think that’s a tool they gave me,” she said.

Benn eats several small, highprotein meals each day. At first, the weight came off quickly – 100 pounds in the first three months.

“But then it slows,” Benn said.

“Surgery helps with 70 percent of what you need to lose, but what people don’t realize is you have to put effort into it. Weight loss surgery does not change you, you have to change you! It takes work and dedication to stay changed.

Actually, I’m still losing weight, which is a really cool thing.”

A big part of that is her dedication to an active lifestyle.

“I try to get more exercise. I drink more water than I used to, and I don’t drink soda at all. I also like to walk, swim, dance. I like moving, period. I play miniature golf and wrestle with my grandkids. I can walk downtown. Walk-

According to Pat Benn, “Weight loss surgery does not change you - you change you!”

And the change is beautiful!

As a nurse, Pat Benn knew she was headed for major health problems. She opted to undergo gastric bypass surgery with Dr. Jonathan Ray.

ing on the beach used to be so difficult, and now I can walk on the beach with no problems.”

Benn has lost more than 230 pounds off her highest weight of 392 and has reduced her risk for

Down more than 230 pounds, and very active, Pat is wearing clothes she couldn’t before and is taking center stage singing in her church choir!

major health problems.

“I’m a nurse, and I come from a family with a history of diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. I knew it was only a matter of time before that was present in my

A life-changing decision For many patients, making the decision to undergo a bariatric procedure is a long process. Some are driven by health concerns while others are seeking changes that will enhance their life experiences – playing with their children, traveling comfortably or enjoying the great outdoors. Patients must weigh the benefits of the surgery with the lifetime changes they will need to make in order to be successful.

Anyone who undergoes weight loss surgery will tell you –the actual surgical procedure is only a small part of the puzzle to regaining a life of health and happiness. A lot of the hard work actually comes into play prior to surgery.

Each potential patient begins by attending a free educational seminar to learn about surgical weight loss options and meet other patients and a bariatric surgeon. Remaining seminar dates, times and locations for 2014 are listed to the right.

If, after attending a seminar, you decide to begin your bariatric journey you will have appoint-

ments with your surgeon, the physician practice’s financial counselor and patient advocate. Your surgeon will review your social, family and medical history and the reasons you are pursuing bariatric surgery. This information helps the surgeon determine if weight

loss surgery is the right tool for you.

Please note that every insurance company is different in their coverage of bariatric procedures.

Meeting with a financial counselor on the front end of the procedure helps you understand your financial responsibilities.

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vide you with your roadmap to success. They will guide you through your pre-surgical weight loss plan, your exercise and nutrition goals, psychological evaluation and preoperative testing. Many of these steps are mandated by insurance companies prior to surgery.

The actual surgical procedure is fairly quick and, with no complications, patients will be in the hospital one night for a sleeve gastrectomy and two nights for a gastric bypass procedure.

Follow-up care for bariatric patients will continue for several months. The surgeon’s office will work with each patient through regularly scheduled office visits and three support groups per month. A behavioral health specialist will also meet with patients to help ensure healthy lifestyle habits, including proper diet and a good exercise program.

Though the decision to have bariatric surgery may be a difficult one, just ask anyone who has been successful if they’d do it again. The answer will be an overwhelming YES!

life. I didn’t want to go down that road,” Benn said.

Benn said she chose Ray based on a recommendation from a friend.

“She kept going on and on how great he was, he’s a Christian and he prays with you. So my spirit said, ‘You know what? Maybe he’s the right one.’ And I just fell in love with him and the whole staff.

Walking into the office is like walking into a family home. They’re so loving and welcoming.”

Since the surgery, Benn said the main complication she had was an ulcer.

“Ulceration is one of the things that can occur more frequently than we like,” Ray said. “We recommend patients stay away from NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), like ibuprofen.”

Also, in the three years since Benn’s surgery, a newer procedure called “sleeve gastrectomy” has proven to have fewer complications than gastric bypass.

“In May 2012, the American Society of Bariatric Physicians began recommending that the primary procedure be the sleeve gastrectomy,” said Ray. “But Pat has done excellently with her surgery. She is full of life now and can do more than she used to do. Her outlook on life is greatly improved,” said Ray. “It’s a privilege for us to see people’s lives change for the better.”

Learn the facts about bariatric surgery Knoxville: Informational seminars will be held in Classroom 1 on the Lobby level at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, 1901 Clinch Ave., Knoxville, Tenn. Dates and times are as follows: Thursday, Aug. 14 – 6 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 28 – 7 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 11 – 6 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 25 – 7 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 9 – 6 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 23 – 7 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 13 – 6 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 11 – 6 p.m.

Maryville: Informational seminars will be held in the Sharon Lawson Lecture Hall at the Blount County Library, 508 North Cusick St., Maryville, Tenn. Dates and times are as follows: Thursday, Aug. 21 – 7 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 18 – 7 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 16 – 7 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 20 – 7 p.m.

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THROUGH MONDAY, AUG. 19 Registration for Upward Football/Cheer signups. Registration fee: $90. Info/to register and pay: 219-8673; www.corrytonchurch.com and go to the “Upward” link; on Facebook, Corryton Church Upward Sports League; Twitter, @CorrytonUpward.

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

THROUGH MONDAY, SEPT 1 Seeking crafters to purchase table at Dante Church of God’ annual fall sale, to be held Sept. 20.

Table: $25. Info/ application: lenacoker@yahoo.com.

THROUGH SATURDAY, SEPT. 20 Deadline for vendor registration, “Son” Fest, to be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, New Hope Baptist Church, 7602 Bud Hawkins Road. Booth rental: $25. Info; Tammy Lamb, 604-7634.

THURSDAY, AUG. 7 Cruise Night, 6-9 p.m., 6215 Riverview Crossing Drive in front of old Food Lion at Asheville Highway.

All makes, models, years and clubs welcome. No charge. Door prizes.

Bingo, 10-11 a.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Bring new “white elephant” gift, $1 or less. Free movie and popcorn, 11:15 a.m. Movie: “Frozen.” Open to the public. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711.

Bee Friends beekeeping meeting, 6:30 p.m., auditorium on the Tazewell Campus of Walters State University. Topic: how to use the by-products of

beekeeping, wax and honey, to make lotions, soaps, and candles. Info: 617-9013.

FRIDAY, AUG. 8 Farm Fresh Fridays: Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.

Softball at Big Ridge State Park, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Big Ridge State Park, 1015 Big Ridge Park Road. Fun, family orientated softball games. Info: 992-5523.

Grandparents and Me! Free Movie and Popcorn Day, Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Movies: “Despicable Me 2,” 10 a.m.; “Rio,” noon.

Open to the public. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711.

Free movie: “The Sandlot” in Luttrell City Park.

Starts at Dusk. Bring chair or blanket.

SATURDAY, AUG. 9

6800 Beaver Brook Drive. All proceeds go to the athletic department of First Baptist Academy. Info: Shane Mynatt, shanemynatt@firstbaptistacademy.us or 7897035.

Ice Cream Social fundraiser, 5-8 p.m., Sonic Drive-In, 7816 Oak Ridge Highway. 10% of sales to benefit Shine, Diamonds All-Stars’ senior coed level three competitive cheer team.

Wii™ Bowling, 11:30 a.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711.

Premier of “Mathline,” a new live call-in show, 6 p.m., on East Tennessee PBS. Geared toward students in grades 4-12; all students, parents and teachers may submit math questions to 1-844-NUMBER8 (6862378). Broadcast every Monday through Thursday. Info: 595-0220 or www.EastTennesseePBS.org/programs/ tn-learn-mathline/.

TUESDAY, AUG. 12

Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., WMRD 94.5 FM, 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All pickers and singers welcome.

Yoga, 9-10:15 a.m., Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center, 1936 Liberty Hill Road., Washburn. Bring yoga/ Pilates mat, towel, water. No fee; donations accepted.

Info: Mitzi Wood-Von Mizener, 497-3603 or www. narrowridge.org.

Women’s tea, 2-4 p.m., Cedar Ford Baptist Church in Luttrell. Guest speakers will discuss foreign mission work. Women of all ages are invited.

Churchwide sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Dutch ValleyNew Life Church of God, 1415 Breda Drive. Children and adult clothing, toys, all kinds of household items; breakfast/lunch available for purchase. Proceeds go to church’s 100th anniversary celebration in October. Info: 688-8711.

Back-to-School Bash, 2-6 p.m., Bells Campground UMC, 7915 Bells Campground Road. Music, food, activities.

SUNDAY, AUG. 10 Gospel singing: the Roarks, 6 p.m., New Beverly Baptist Church, 3320 New Beverly Baptist Church Road.

No charge/love offering will be taken. Info: 546-0001, www.newbeverly.org.

Knoxville Civil War Roundtable meeting, 7 p.m., Buddy’s Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. Speaker: Robert Krick, historian of the Richmond Battlefield.

Topic: first and second battles of Deep Bottoms. Dinner: $15, members/$17, nonmembers. Lecture: $3. RSVP by noon Monday, Aug. 11, to 671-9001.

THURSDAY, AUG. 14 VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784.

Cruise Night, 6-9 p.m., 6215 Riverview Crossing Drive in front of old Food Lion at Asheville Highway.

All makes, models, years and clubs welcome. No charge.

Door prizes.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, AUG. 14-15 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Halls Senior Center, 4410 Crippen Road, Info/to register: Carolyn Rambo, 584-9964.

Church rummage sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Rutherford Memorial UMC, 7815 Corryton Road. Proceeds to benefit Corryton Hospitality Pantry and other mission projects.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, AUG. 14-16

MONDAY, AUG. 11 Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett’s Back to School Bash, 3-6 p.m., Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Highway. Free and open to the public. Students will receive free school supplies and health screenings, and enjoy activities, free food, special programs, vendors and more.

Inaugural FBA Eagle Golf Classic, 8:30 a.m. shotgun start, Beaver Brook Golf and Country Club,

Yard sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Highland Baptist Church, 6014 Babelay Road. Funds raised will go to repave parkig lot. Rain or shine.

FRIDAY, AUG. 15 Farm Fresh Fridays: Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.

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POWELL – Move-in ready! All brick 3BR rancher w/2-car gar. Features kit/DR combo, LR w/woodburning FP, 16x16 covered deck w/16x29 covered patio.

Hdwd under laminate. Updates including: HVAC 2011, fresh paint. Stove, frig & dishwasher 2012, carpet May 2014, gar doors. $134,900 (891142)

KARNS – 3 or 4BR/2BA, all brick rancher on almost an acre shaded lot. Great backyard for kids & pets. Fam rm off kit, office or 4th BR w/22x8 gar stg & laundry rm. Crawlspace wkshp 20.5x13 w/water & electric. Updates include: Solar water heater & roof approx 4-5 yrs. Reduced. $189,900 (887484)

FTN CITY – Custom 5BR/3Ba stone bsmt rancher sits on 2+ acres w/fruit trees.

Features: Private setting, eat-in kit w/ stone FP, mstr on main, some hdwd flrs, 2BRs down w/open 25x37 rec rm area & 20x20 office/wkshp rm. Det 12x16 stg bldg. $199,900 (895106)

POWELL – Great 1-level, 2BR/2BA. This home features: Vaulted ceilings, Arch design, mstr w/walk-in. Hall BA shared w/2nd BR, pre-wired for sec sys & floored pull-down attic stg. Private fenced back patio area. $129,900 (844872)

HALLS – Well kept 3BR/2.5BA, 2-story w/ bonus rm or 4th BR. 12x12.6 screenedin porch, fenced backyard. Lots of stg w/tall crawlspace for stg. Updates include: HVAC gas & water heater.

Washer & Dryer to remain. $175,000 (891028)

POWELL- 3+BR/2.5BA, bsmt rancher.

Plenty of room to roam! This home has lots of possibilities. 1-car gar could be converted back to 2-car. Screened 24x10 back porch & sitting rm off mstr. $175,000 (894536)

ANDERSONVILLE – Well kept, 4BR/3.5BA Cape Cod on private wooded lot.

Enjoy the peaceful setting from your front or back covered porch. Custom built w/foyer & LR have vaulted 2-story ceilings. Mstr suite has French doors to covered porch. Stg galore! $289,900 (893669)

N KNOX – Convenient location! This 2BR/2BA all 1 level living has cathedral ceilings in LR, lg mstr suite & private patio in back w/extra stg. $129,900 (886047)

POWELL – Picture perfect! 1-owner, 3BR/2BA, Cape Cod in the heart of Powell. This home features: Mstr on main, laminate wood flooring throughout, kit w/cast iron sink & tile flooring & great screened-in porch. $132,500 (893457)

POWELL – 1-owner! 2BR/2BA, 1-level features: Sun rm/den off formal Living rm w/portable electric FP, eat-in kit.

Updates: Roof 2012, water heater 2011, flooring & ceiling fans 2yrs old. Washer & dryer included. $110,000 (894366)

WEST KNOX – Looking for a deal?

Priced 22k below appraised value. Lot in upscale community near Ft Loudon Lake. Features: Sidewalks, walking trails, private pond & just mins from Turkey Creek. $115,000 (875769)

POWELL – Private wooded setting.

3BR/2BA brick rancher w/3-car gar.

HOA fees included lawn care. Vaulted ceilings in LR & kit, formal DR, 11x8 laundry, walk-in pantry & 15.6x11 screened porch. $235,000 (895132)

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2 UT Season Football MOVED, Companion WEST Nice 2/2 with Tickets, X2, Row 46, Crypts. Sherwood garage, appl., W/D. Seats 19 & 20. Under Memorial Gardens, Spacious. Lawn cutting. cover & Jumbotron. Alcoa, bronze marker $900. 865-209-3568. $1200.

423-369-2496 incl. $1200. 865-922-0448 or 865-466-0336 SHERWOOD GARDENS Manf’d Homes - Sale 85 I-DEAL TICKETS Alcoa, 2 lots, $1500 All Events / Buy/Sell for both. Call 865I BUY OLDER 865-622-7255 938-3178 or 256-4959.

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865-384-5643 2 UT season football Apts - Furn or Unfrn 70 tickets, section T, 87 45 yard line, $1,650. $275+ WK. Furn. 3 /1. Manf’d Home Lots Extended Stay.

Call 865-573-0857.

Flxbl lease. by UT 5 ACRES in Corryton, 3BR/2BA 1700 sq ft Hosp. 865-579-1514 mobile home. AskExcursions/ Travel 14 ing $99,000. 414-8091.

Apts - Unfurnished 71 Voucher for Nantahala Outdoor Center for rafting. ELDER APTS NORTH Trucking Opportunities 106 $200. Worth $323.72. 1 BR, Ftn City/Inskip Money & 317-610-9424 Newly remod. Quiet, DRIVERS: Miles‌ New Excelpriv., no pets, nonlent Pay Package. smoking, $450. 522-4133.

100% Hands OFF Adoption 21 Freight + E-Logs.

STUDIO/ONE ROOM Great Home time/ HOUSE $395 month LOVING, 1st time Monthly Bonus. 1 & $300 dep. No pets.

Mom and Dad promise yr. OTR exp./No 865-384-5604. your baby a happy, Hazmat 877-704-3773 secure life. Holly and George, 1-800-943-7780 Summer Special $50 OFF 1st MO RENT Dogs 141 LOVING, MARRIED 1 BR apts., LR, eat in kit. w/stve & refrig, couple wishing to adopt a baby. Will walk in closets, nice area. Bichon Frise AKC M&F, 12 wks, non shedding, $375 mo. & $375 dep. give your child a lovGreat Price $400-$550. ing, safe, happy 865-688-7088; 748-3109.

865-216-5770 home. Call toll free ***Web ID# 445180*** anytime 888-850-0222.

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Apts - Furnished 72 49 WALBROOK STUDIOS

LOTS, Highland South, $2000 for both, Will sell sep.

Call 865-430-4478.

CEMETERY PLOT Sherwood Gardens, Alcoa Hwy. $1500., Only Cashier's check acct. 865-637-2577 Greenwood Cemetery, Space 2 Mausoleum East, Level 3, Crypt 215 incl. 2 spaces, memorialization, internment, recording & 2 away from home benefits. Value $14,000; $6000/b.o. 865-777-9463 Mauseuleum Pigeon Forge Smoky Mtn Mem. Gardens.

Opening, sealing & memorilization. $6300. 865-771-2703

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

BLOODHOUND PUPS, AKC Reg. Black & tan. $400 ea. 423-506-7853. ***Web ID# 444325***

141 Dogs

141 Lawn-Garden Equip. 190 Garage Sales

LAB PUPPIES AKC Shots & wormed. $400. franfrady@bledsoe.net POP. 423-881-3347 ***Web ID# 442813*** Miniature Dachshunds, CKC, lots of colors, M&F, SH & LH, $400-$550. 865-216-5770 ***Web ID# 445187***

PIT BULL PUPS

UKC reg., blue & white. 423-625-9192 POODLE PUPS, AKC standard, Champ.

Blood, Health guar.

M, $700. 859-707-7139. ***Web ID# 443967***

PUPPY NURSERY

Many different breeds Maltese, Yorkies, Malti-Poos, Poodles, Yorki-Poos, Shih-Poos, Shih Tzu, $175/up. shots & wormed. We do layaways. Health guar.

Div. of Animal Welfare State of TN Dept. of Health.

423-566-3647 judyspuppynursery.com

143 Buildings for Sale 191 Boats Motors

Horses

PASTURE LAND for rent for horses. $50/mo per horse.

771-9353

Free Pets

145

ADOPT!

Looking for an addition to the family?

Visit Young-Williams Animal Center, the official shelter for Knoxville & Knox County.

Call 215-6599 or visit knoxpets.org

Farmer’s Market 150 CHICKENS FOR SALE In Maynardville

306-7642 Grainger County Peaches & Cream & Silver Queen sweet corn. $4 /dozen. 865-828-4087 HOME GROWN corn, Silver queen, $4 a dozen. 865-933-5894.

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BOSTON TERRIER RED & Blue Heeler pups, S/W, 2 M, 1 F, Pups, 7 wks. old. Standing Saw Timber $350. 1 F splash $500.

Ready. $200. Ander865-984-4529 Ready 8/8. Dep. will sonville 865-494-8800. hold. 865-256-9068 or or 865-335-0504 Duplexes 73 865-556-1847 ***Web ID# 445542*** Air Cond/Heating 187 Goldendoodle/ FARRAGUT Labradoodle Puppies! SHELTIES AKC reg., Portable Air cond., 2BR, 1BA, laundry room, born 6/2/14. 1 M, 3 F, Personal Pet Litter used 4 mo. One $350. 2 year old Dad family neighborhood , www.DoodlePuppiesForSale.com Delonghi Penguin, $250. 865-335-8730 $690 mo, $250 dep, 1 yr lse. Mark & Nina 865-297-8944 12,000 BTU, pd $579; 216-5736 or 694-8414. ***Web ID# 442529*** ***Web ID# 444562*** sell $250. 2 LG 11,000 BTUs, pd $398 ea.

SHIH TZU Puppies, GOLDEN DOODLE Sell $150 ea. or champ. bldlns, 1st shots, PUPPIES, F1B. Houses - Unfurnished 74 Parents $275/both. 573-4795 vet ck'd., beautiful & grandparent coats. 865-640-5228 on prem. Dep. being ***Web ID# 445295*** NICE HOUSE on cultaken. Ready Aug. de-sac. Cedar Bluff Building Materials 188 16th. 423-733-9252 SIBERIAN HUSKY AKC area. Rancher. 3 bed, pups. Shots. Health 1 - 1/2 bath. New LAB BABIES, Guar. Champ. Lines. baths, carpet, HVAC, 2 all yellow litters, $600. 865-256-2763. windows. $1200/mo.

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Stump Grinding John 938-3328 Topping /Trimming Take Downs Garages 332 Hazardous trees We have Bucket Trucks.

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GUTTER CLEANING & repairs. Gutter guards plus installation of 5" guttering. Call 936-5907.

HAROLD'S GUTTER SERVICE. Will clean front & back $20 & up.

Quality work, guaranteed. Call 288-0556.

Handyman

335

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KIRT'S LANDSCAPING & TREE WORK Lic'd & ins'd. Storm damage, mulching, brush trimming & removal. Reasonable rates. 244-9623

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CARPENTRY, VINYL windows, drs, siding, flr jacking & leveling, painting, plumbing, elec, bsmnt waterproofing, hvac repair, insulation, tree work.

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All parts to assemble. $27,500. 865-803-3633 GLASSMATE 14' fish4 DODGE ing boat, drive-on trlr, 20" MAGS HP Nissan, loc., Household Furn. 204 40 WITH TIRES, troll. mtr, extras. $400. 865-573-6529 $1800. 865-850-8748 FORMAL REGAL 1996 Ventura Chev Silverado 2009 HD THOMASVILLE 2500 Crew Cab, 4WD, SE 8.3, 28', w/trlr, Dining room furn., Loaded, 45,500 mi, immac., seats 10, table w/2 leaves, $26,500. 865-603-3405 Book value. $18,000.

6 chairs, 2 arm & 4 Water toys incl. side, server w/marble $13,500. 865-719-4295 DODGE RAM 50 PU ^ top, $2,500. 865-3631990, 4 cyl, 5 spd, 4789 or 865-583-9321 $2500. Call 865-200***Web ID# 443345*** STINGRAY 2000 180 2105; 865-609-8417 RS, 18 ft, I/O, garage stored, like new, China Cabinets, $9500.

865-376-3334 dresser, end tables, 4 Wheel Drive 258 aft. 7:30 pm. wash stand, queen bed. 865-438-7249 FORD F250 XL 2004, KING SIZE Campers 235 4WD, white, AT, Alterations/Sewing 303 Mattress & Box AC, 185K mi, $6,000 springs, like new. obo. 865-573-7768 2012 19' Gulfstream $250 obo. 865-288-0162.

ALTERATIONS Amerilite camper, ***Web ID# 443273***

BY FAITH like new, weight 2400 WICKER BR SET, Full Men women, children. lbs. $7,500.

865-455-9626 bed, matt/bx springs, Custom-tailored Comm Trucks Buses 259 NS, 3 drawer dresser, ***Web ID# 442142*** clothes for ladies of all $250. Sofa table & coffee ALINER sizes plus kids!

Popup Ford Truck 1993, diesel, table, $100. 865-659-3412. camper 2005 w/air, tool bed w/Miller Faith Koker 938-1041 stove, refrig. Slps 4.

Trailblazer 300 amp welder set up for Household Appliances 204a $4000. 423-851-1152 stick, mig, tig (alum.) Cement / Concrete 315 $6850. 865-216-3529 KENMORE Washer & WE BUY CAMPERS A&S CONCRETE Dryer top of the line.

Driveways, sideTravel Trailers, 5th lg. capacity. Good cond.

Antiques Classics 260 walks, footers, floors Wheels, PopUps $375. 865-588-8767. & block laying. All & Motor Homes. types remodeling.

WILL PAY CASH CADILLAC Convertible KNOXVILLE'S 865-363-3054 423-504-8036 1970, in prime, not LARGEST running, $4500.

CASHAY 5th wheel dual 1969 Lincoln Mark III SELECTION axle.

29' l, 8' slide out.

Childcare 316 Preowned/Scratch & Dent Continental, new blk Gd cond. $6700. 86590 Day Warranty paint, 4500 mi., in 368-0633 aft 4. storage 30 yrs. $9000; We now have 3 www.hunleyturner.com ***Web ID# 444049*** 865-689-6508 1963 Thunderbird Convertible Roadster, for child daycare WILL PICK UP free FLAGSTAFF 2005 31' $16,000; Safe & comf unwanted appls, 1 owner, 1/2 ton towable, 1963 Thunderbird, 1 slide, all amenities, mowers & scrap new paint, $12,000; new tires. $10,900. environm metal. John 925-3820 1960 Thunderbird 865-693-9070. $7000; 1970 Thunderbird, Located off of C 4 dr., 429 eng. $3000 Exercise Equipment 208 NEW & PRE-OWNED in Halls. $80-$9 865-898-4200; Cadillac Coupe INVENTORY SALE For info call 865 Deville 1978, runs 2014 MODEL SALE NORDICTRACK needs paint, $6500; Check Us Out At ifit Trainer, never

1958 Buick 2 dr.

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AFTER-SCHOOL hardtop, $12,000. or call 865-681-3030 $350. Call 865-363-4789 CHILD CARE in my or 865-583-9321. home. Halls area ZINGER CAMPER ***Web ID# 443350*** schools. Call 599-1659 2009, full 19 ft body, after 6 pm.

TREAD CLIMBER fully equip., used 2x. CHEVY 1957 2 dr. hard top, 350 4 sp, FlowTC20 by Bowflex, Gas ht, AC, TV, masters, disk brakes gas/elec. water heater, $1900.

865-922-5227 on front, in primer, HALLS CHILDREN'S front BR, mid kit., BA, leave message.

CENTER, an inneeds int. $18,500/bo. back sofa bed, booth tbl. home family day 865-922-0690; 865-363-8087 Sleeps 6. Lots storage. care, now has openw/Toyota TaCollectibles 213 Pulled ings for 2-5 yr olds. coma, 4 cyl., 5 sp, 4x4.

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or many, creative expression is an unparalleled delight. Whether it is through painting, drawing or sculpting, the ability to convey something to others through art is fulfilling and often therapeutic for the artist as well as the audience.

Local seniors are getting the opportunity to experience this sentiment firsthand thanks to art classes at some senior centers in Knox County. The instructor for these classes, Sue Messer, has a lifelong love for painting that she wishes to pass on to her students.

“I am self-taught and started painting as a teenager,” Messer says. “At that time, I started by cutting out cardboard boxes to use because I couldn’t afford the canvases. I loved it and just thought it would be fun to teach others.”

An experienced artist, Messer works in watercolor, oil, and acrylic paints and was the featured artist at the Tennessee Valley Fair last year. She also participates in the Dollywood Harvest Festival each October and has had work on display at Roper Mansion in Dandridge.

Messer takes great pride in the work of her students and helps them improve their skills with each class.

“I have always wanted to try this, and when I heard that these classes were being offered, I decided to do it,” says Carolyn Hancock, a participant in the class.

“Growing up, I would work with chalk and pencil, so that was my medium. But now, I love the painting, too.”

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Sue Messer (standing) helps Sue Huling, Carolyn Hancock and Kathy Neubert with their art.

Sue Huling who also attends the classes regularly has found painting to be very healing.

“Sue (Messer) is the best. I live in Halls, so I attend (classes) at the Halls location, and I was so happy they were offering these classes,” she says.

“I am battling depression and my therapist recommended I get involved with something I enjoy and this is it. It has given me the courage to try new things and has just helped me so much.”

The class is quite a tight-knit group, and its members have found much joy in their weekly gatherings. When one of the students had a stay in the hospital recently, the rest of the group created a special, art-inspired gift just for the patient and even hand-delivered it.

“Carolyn is the crafty one of the group and she came up with the idea of creating the arrangement of painted flowers for our friend,” Messer remembers.

All of the students credit Messer, their

beloved instructor, with the class’s success.

“She is really great at showing us how to improve or offering advice on whatever we may be working on that week,” Huling says.

Messer and her students hope that even more folks will come join them soon.

The classes are offered on Mondays at 1 p.m. at the Carter Senior Center and Fridays at 11:30 at the Halls Senior Center.

Messer is the instructor at both locations.

Info: www.knoxcounty.org/seniors

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One reason many individuals choose cremation is that it allows for a wide range of ceremony and memorial options. A ceremonial cremation allows the family and friends to hold traditional visitation services as well as a religious service or gathering before the cremation process is carried out. However, some families wish to have a personal gathering or memorial without the visitation, which is another option.

Direct cremation is another option available. This involves care and transport of your loved one and then

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Gentry Griffey’s crematory also includes a viewing room and they welcome and encourage families to be present prior to the cremation.

Other reasons more and more people are choosing cremation over a traditional burial include environmental considerations, philosophical reasons, or the fact that it offers a less complicated option for their families.

Death is not something that anyone particularly enjoys thinking about, but the circumstances that come with it are difficult enough as it is. It only makes a difficult situation harder on your loved ones by neglecting to make arrangements in advance.

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Night performances by Tommy Spencer, Smoky Mountain Beautiful, The Gibsons and Mike Southerland, also in the Pepsi Community Tent, from 4-6 p.m.

Senior Day has been a Fair staple for more than 30 years with one goal in mind: to keep seniors healthy, happy and involved. More than 3,700 seniors from throughout East Tennessee participated in 2013.

Registration for the always popular recognition awards (oldest person attending, etc.) starts at 10 a.m. Prizes will be awarded throughout the day, but fair goers must be present to win.

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enior citizens from across East Tennessee have become accustomed to being pampered, educated and entertained on their big day at the Tennessee Valley Fair, and this year’s offerings add even more to the annual excitement.

Best of all: for those over 65 it’s all free all day long.

Tuesday, Sept. 9, is the day, and Senior Home Assistance of Tennessee is the sponsor of a large menu of activities in the Pepsi Community Tent that will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

And there’s even more after that, when Praise 96.3 FM WJBZ sponsors Gospel

Seniors enjoy musical entertainment at Senior Day at the Tennessee Valley Fair. scheduled from 10-11, followed by the official welcome and announcements.

Comedienne Emma Roid will take to the comedy stage from 11:15 to noon. She will be followed by Marvelous Mutts – A Canine Spectacu-

lar from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Knoxville’s own Sammy Sawyer will take the spotlight from 12:30 to 1 p.m. with his ever-popular imitation of Mayberry’s Barney Fife.

Tommy Spencer will present a gospel music con-

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From 1:30 to 3 p.m., participants can play Let’s Make A Deal. Awards and door prizes will be handed out, and there will be more

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utrition is important for people of all ages, but it’s especially important for men and women over the age of 50, who can dramatically improve their quality of life by eating a well-balanced diet filled with vitamins and nutrients. Though that may seem like common sense, research has shown that men and women in this age group, who are often referred to as “Baby Boomers,” are not necessarily as healthy as they may seem.

While the baby boomer generation, which is generally regarded as those people born between 1946 and 1964, boasts longer life expectancies than any generation that came before it, some of that can likely be chalked up to advancements in medical care, including a booming pharmaceutical industry that seemingly has an antidote to every ailment.

But a 2013 study from researchers at

the West Virginia University School of Medicine found that baby boomers are less healthy than the generation that immediately preceded them, tending to be more likely to have higher levels of hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol.

While that news might be sobering, it’s never too late for men and women over 50 to start eating healthier diets, which can reduce their risk of a wide range of ailments, including heart disease, stroke and osteoporosis.

Here are a few ways those over 50 can alter their diets so their bodies are getting what they need to live long and healthy lives well into their golden years.

As is always the case, men and women should discuss any potential changes to their diets with their physicians to ensure the changes will be both effective and healthy.

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■ Balance your diet. Kids hear of the benefits of a balanced diet seemingly from the moment they enter a classroom for the first time, but many adults fail to heed that basic advice as they get further and further away from kindergarten. When changing your diet, be sure to include plenty of protein and carbohydrates. Protein maintains and rebuilds muscles, which is especially important for aging men and women who might find themselves unable to keep up with the physical demands of everyday life as well as they used to. Including ample low-fat protein, which can be found in fish, eggs and low-fat dairy among other foods, will aid in muscle recovery, benefitting aging athletes as well as those men and women over 50 who recently started exercising as a means to regain their physical fitness. A diet lacking in sufficient protein can contribute to muscle deterioration, arthritis and even organ failure, so it’s important for men and women to prioritize including protein in their diets.

Carbohydrates are also an important part of a balanced diet, as they are a great source of energy that can help men and women stay active well past the age of 50. Carbohydrates found in fruits, grains and vegetables are the most beneficial, as these contain valuable vitamins, minerals and nutrients.

■ Don’t denounce dairy. Dairy is a great source of calcium, which promotes strong bones and teeth. Men and women

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over the age of 50 want their bones to be as strong as possible because aging is one of the strongest risk factors for osteoporosis, a potentially debilitating medical condition in which loss of tissue causes bones to become brittle and fragile. Vitamin D is necessary to effectively absorb calcium, and vitamin D can be found in certain dairy products, including pasture-raised eggs and grassfed cow’s milk, and can be generated when individuals get enough sunlight. Other healthy sources of vitamin D include salmon, light tuna packed in oil, sardines and sun-grown mushrooms.

■ Cut back on sodium intake. Cutting back on sodium intake can be very beneficial, especially for those over age 50, who are at greater risk of diabetes, hypertension and chronic kidney disease. But cutting back on sodium intake takes more than just throwing the salt shaker away. Processed foods, soups, canned goods, salad dressings, condiments such as mustard and ketchup, and breakfast cereals are just a few of the many products that may contain alarming amounts of sodium.

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Researchers recently discovered a link between detected retinal amyloid plaques and the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. While evidence was found in lab mice, autopsies of at least eight Alzheimer’s disease patients have also shown amyloid plaques, which are known to interfere

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Managing money after 50

Investors know that money management can be difficult. The ebb and flow of the economy can be similar to a roller coaster, with soaring highs followed by steep drops, and those changes all affect investors’ bottom lines.

It’s no wonder then that many investors over 50 envision the day when they can get off that roller coaster and simply enjoy their money without having to worry about the everyday ups and downs of the market. But managing money after 50 is about more than just reducing risk.

Reducing risk as retirement draws near is a sound financial strategy that can safeguard individuals over 50 from the fluctuations of the market. That’s true whether investors put their money in stocks, real estate or other areas that were not immune to the ups and downs of the economy. But there are additional steps

men n an and d women can ca an take ta after they turn 50 to ensure their golden years are as enjoyable and financially sound as possible.

■ Prioritize saving for retirement. Men and women over 50 know that retirement is right around the corner. Despite that, many people over 50 still have not prioritized saving for retirement. It’s understandable that other obligations, be it paying kids’ college tuition or offering financial assistance to aging parents, may seem more immediate, but men and women over 50 should recognize that their time to save for retirement is rapidly dwindling. Just because you are retired does not mean your bills will magically disappear. In fact, some of those bills, such as the cost of medical care, are likely to increase. So now is the time to make retirement a priority if you have

not already done so. It mi might igh ght ht be nice to finance a child’s college education, but that should not be done at the expense of your retirement nest egg. Kids have a lifetime ahead of them to repay college loans, while adults over 50 do not have that much time to save for retirement.

■ Start making decisions. People retire at different times in their lives.

Some people want to keep working as long as they are physically and mentally capable of doing so, while others want to reap what their lifetime of hard work has sown and retire early.

Finances will likely play a strong role in when you can comfortably retire, so start making decisions about your long-term future. Do you intend to stay in your current home or downsize to a smaller home? Will you stay in your current area or move elsewhere? These

decisions require a careful examination of your finances, and many will hinge on how well you have managed your money in the past and how well you manage it in the years ahead.

Managing money after 50 requires more than just allocating resources. Sound money management after 50 also means making decisions about your future and taking the necessary steps to ensure those decisions come to fruition.

■ Pay down debt. Men and women over 50 are not often associated with debt, but that’s a misconception.

Thanks in part to the recession that began in 2008 and led to high unemployment, many people in the baby boomer generation, which includes people born between the years 1946 and 1964, went back to school to make themselves more attractive to prospective employers. While

that might have been a sound decision, it left many deeply in debt. According to a 2013 report from the Chronicle of Higher Education, student loan debt is growing fastest among people over 60, and that debt is not inconsequential. In fact, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported in 2013 that the average student loan debt of those over the age of 60 who still owe money is more than $19,000, a considerable increase from 2005, when the average debt was $11,000.

Men and women over 50 who are still carrying debt should eliminate consumer debt first, as such debt tends to be accompanied by higher interest rates than mortgages and student loan debt. Paying down debt can help reduce stress, improve your quality of life and free up money for living and recreational expenses once you retire.

■ Examine your insurance policies. Your approach to insurance should change as you get closer to retirement. For example, you want to maximize your

liability insurance on homeowners and auto insurance policies. This ensures the money you have set aside for retirement won’t be going to a third party should you be at-fault in an auto accident or if someone suffers an injury at your home. Experts recommend liability insurance be substantial for men and women over 50, with some suggesting it be as high as twice your net worth.

If it wasn’t already, securing long-term disability insurance should be a priority once you have turned 50. A sudden accident or illness at 55 that prevents you from working could prove devastating to your financial future if you do not have disability insurance. Some employers offer long-term disability, though many people are left to secure policies on their own. Regardless of how you get your disability insurance, make sure you have it and that it provides adequate coverage should you succumb to an illness or injury and be unable to work.