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Walking to cure cancer
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Sue Spicer was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013. Having worked in the information center at Tennova North, she used the knowledge she had gained through resource materials as power. Sue Spicer was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013. Having worked in the information center at Tennova North, she used the knowledge she had gained through resource materials as power.
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Big Ridge super, Howell, retires John Howard Howell, superintendent for 35 years, is bowing out. His office walls are bare, and personal treasures are packed away. He says there will be no retirement party, no gold watch, just a quiet goodbye and sincere thanks to those who helped make good times better.
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Mike Lowe back in the news When Tommy Schumpert ran for county executive in 1994, Mike Lowe made his move. He ran for trustee as a reformer and promised to depoliticize the office, institute an anti-nepotism policy and end the practice of dunning employees for campaign contributions. Criminal trials currently underway show how that worked out.
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Women’s League plans fall gala The Halls Crossroads Women’s League will host the 2014 Classy Country Autumn Gala 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at the Foundry. The event will feature dinner, a silent and live auction, and music. Tickets are $75/ person. Info: 679-0184.
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The Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee partnered with the North Side YMCA for their 10th annual golf tournament benefit. Music personality Armond Morales took time from his packed schedule to join the Aug. 22 fundraising effort at Three Ridges Golf Course. Morales sang backup for Elvis Presley, performed with Presley in Las Vegas and is the last surviving member of the “Elvis Posse.” But he is so much more. As bass singer with The Imperials, Morales had a deep voice that resonated to the bone. The group won four Grammys and was nominated 13 times. The quartet had four albums ranked in the top 50 Christian albums in the 1990s, received the first Dove Award for Male Group of the Year and had 17 No. 1 songs. Morales is in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. He and wife Bonnie still tour to proclaim the gospel in word and song. Morales was humble and excited to take part in the worthy cause. “Armond is a very special person but also very modest,” said Roy Kruse, Epilepsy Foundation board secretary. “I am excited to be in his presence.” The foundation will use portions of the proceeds for client Golfers Bill Brown, Epilepsy Foundation board president; special guest services to provide seizure mediArmond Morales; Mason Richardson; and Roy Kruse, Epilepsy Foundation cation to people who have epilepsy board secretary, at the 10th annual golf tournament Photo by Cindy Taylor and no access to insurance. The Epilepsy Foundation also pays for diagnostic testing such as EEGs The YMCA will use proceeds and MRIs, assists with dental plies free materials to those affrom the tournament for scholneeds related to seizures and sup- fected by the disease.
Former 3rd District Knox County Commissioner Tony Norman jokingly takes his shot during the Epilepsy Foundation golf tournament. (Norman’s term ended Aug. 31) Photo submitted
arships and youth development programs for teens dealing with addiction. Winners of the tournament were Ray Kitts, David Northern, DeWayne Arnold and Danny Shropshire. More than $9,000 was raised for the YMCA and the Epilepsy Foundation by tournament participants.
Smith leaves commission ‘better, more transparent’ By Sandra Clark R. Larry Smith is a fi xture in virtually every organization in Halls, Powell, Heiskell and Fountain City. He was there before winning election as a county commissioner in 2006, and there’s no reason to think he will disappear since term limits ended his official service this week. Charlie Busler was sworn in Sept. 2 as the District 7 commissioner. Smith, 60, served with 42 different colleagues during a tumultuous time for the Knox County Commission. He was present during Black Wednesday but was never implicated in wrongdoing. He served twice as vice chair and voted on eight budgets totaling $5 billion without a property-tax increase. He’s proud to have changed
the way the commission conducts business, saying, “We’re more transparent now than when we took office eight years ago.” His wife, Sharon, was recognized during the final meeting. “It’s an honor and privilege to be Larry’s wife and to watch him serve,” she said. “I think he’s done a great job. We’re all proud of him.” Smith organized “night out” events, bringing department heads to District 7. He donated heavily to community organizations (laughing that Heiskell’s Janice White got most of his money) and led efforts for common districts for the commission and school board. Controversy followed Smith on some initiatives – such as his resolution to ban peddlers from county roadsides. He went after unsightly signs as well, and even
the abandoned house on Cunningham Road. It was demolished last week, possibly in his honor. Some call it meddling, but Smith ties together these initiatives. “I’m big on community pride,” he says. “You don’t see this stuff in Sequoyah Hills or Farragut. I want Maynardville Highway to look like Parkside Drive.” Would he have liked to do more? Sure, but Smith served during a stagnant economy. “We’ve all got our wish list, but we worked with the money we had coming in.” Smith was ahead of Mayor Tim Burchett in pushing for Knox County to divest its surplus property, preferably “before it was falling down.” He supported selling the Tazewell Pike property at Hillcrest, pushed to sell Rule High School and would have sold Three
Ridges Golf Course, “but we found it was making $100,000.” Smith refused to be silenced in demanding justice for John Duncan and his staff at the Trustee’s office who took payments for continuing education that they never completed. Call it political courage or folly, but Smith made his position clear. He passed a plan to give incentives to county employees who make money-saving suggestions. He negotiated a deal between the Heiskell Fire Department and Rural/Metro that led to better fire service, he says. He’s excited about the Powell extension of Emory Road being completed this year and about improvements to MayTo page A-2
The destruction of Coach Roach By Betty Bean On election night in Grainger County, supporters of longtime state Rep. Dennis “Coach” Roach got together to await the 35th House District Republican Primary returns. Their candidate fought hard to overcome a tsunami of negative advertising financed by as much as $500,000 from out-of-state special-interest groups blasting Roach for “ghost voting” (the common and fairly innocuous practice of seat-mates pushing the voting button for neighbors who have stepped out to use the restroom or take a smoke). The ads painted it as dan-
to get his showing, but it turned out we got our showing,” said Grainger County Commissioner James Acuff. When the final tally was in, Roach lost by nearly 1,000 votes to opponent Jerry Sexton, a preacher turned furniture manufacturer whose Facebook page describes him as “More pro-life than Coach Roach Jerry Sexton your pastor, more for the Second Amendment than Davy Crockett, gerous and lazy, but Roach’s sup- and more for traditional marriage porters were cautiously optimistic than Adam and Eve.” The real issue that got the atthat Roach, a popular teacher and basketball coach who had served tention of 501(c)(4) groups like the Koch brothers’ Americans for since 1994, would survive. “We thought Jerry was going Prosperity and the Tennessee FedA subsidiary of RIGGS DRUG STORE
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Time’s up for John Howell Longtime Big Ridge Park superintendent retires By Marvin West “Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives” – even in Union County. That old soap opera opening is a reality fit this week at Big Ridge State Park – nothing is forever, time changes things, people come and people go. John Howard Howell, superintendent for 35 years, is bowing out. His office walls are bare, and personal treasures are packed away. He says there will be no retirement party, no gold watch, just a quiet goodbye and sincere thanks to those who helped make good times better. He smiled as he recalled young people he watched do some “growing up” at the park. Dr. Jimmy Carter, director of Union County schools, worked three summers, at the boat dock and in the office. One young park worker grew up to be Kenny Chesney.
bluegrass music festivals and Easter egg hunts and ghost stories during evening hikes in October. Big Ridge is family oriented, and John Howell remembers when that really soaked in. “A mother was watching her children at play when I came easing along in my pickup truck. She flagged me down, and my first thought was, ‘Oh no.’ “She surprised me. She said, ‘I love the beauty of Big Ridge Park, but the best part is it is safe.’ “She had no way of knowing that was my primary goal.” Howell has lived at the park forever and ever. The state of Tennessee provided basics. He is about to learn a new way of life. He has purchased a home. Sometime soon he will be introduced to taxes, insurance and utility bills. He has plans. He intends to visit Civil War battlegrounds. He hopes to read his collection of mili-
The memories please John Howell. He has always thought the park was about people, those who enjoyed it and those who made it enjoyable. Howell would never be so presumptuous, but others say he accomplished his mission, that this rustic gem, 3,687 beautiful acres of natural wonderland, is one of the finest retreats in the state park system. Big Ridge looks like a park. Grass is mowed. There is no litter. More than 800,000 checked it out in the past year. Some played on playgrounds. Some camped. Some stayed in cabins. Some went boating. Some even caught fish. Some hiked the 15 miles of trails, up and down hills, along old roadbeds, past the gristmill and cemeteries and remnants of long-ago settlements. Some explored the north boundary, Norris Lake. Many have enjoyed annual
“I once had a gun collection.” How many? “One hundred ninety-six.” Others are now the owners. John Howell has survived and succeeded as an “outsider” in Union County. He came with outsider experience. He was born near Murfreesboro, but some of his schooling was in the Bahamas. “My father was in charge of a communications project. I was the only American in the big public school. Not only did I look different and lack the British accent, I spoke Tennessean. Some of the Big Ridge State Park Superintendent kids decided I didn’t belong. I John Howell learned to fight.” Becoming a park ranger was a tary history books. He will build a natural progression. Brother David worked at Cedars of Lebanon. shooting range at home. Guns have been a small part of A ranger at Montgomery Bell was his professional life and a major the clincher. “He answered a hundred queshobby. He was the armorer for the en- tions. He allowed me to ride with tire park system, trained at Smith him as he toured the park. I was & Wesson headquarters in Spring- hooked.” Howell joined up soon after birthfield, Mass., to explain and demonstrate, to disassemble and repair day 21. He served 45 years. He deserves applause and maybe a plaque anything the company made. When rangers gathered for – but that wouldn’t be his style. He training, Howell inspected the believes the park is the story. hardware.
Coach Roach “We helped (Union County) save that revenue, and they ran a thank-you in the News Sentinel. “But I guess what we did didn’t impress them enough to overcome those ads. They were good ads but just about 99 percent false.” Roach cast the fateful vote on March 5 in the House Finance Ways & Means subcommittee (aka “the Black Hole”) opposing a school voucher bill that Knox County Commission chair Brad Anders with Sharon and R. Larry Smith. would have directed taxpayer money to private schools. “I could have very easily From page A-1 voted for them and saved myself this trouble, but I’ve nardville Highway coming County funded expan- life insurance in Halls and been in education all my soon. He’s happy about the sions and renovations at Fountain City (he has two new bridge at Conner Road, Shannondale Elementary offices in commercial buildand he’s eager to see the new and Powell Middle schools ings that he owns). Yes, Kroger on the former Powell during his tenure. He’s es- we’ve not seen the last of R. Airport site. “The 7th Dis- pecially proud that a new Larry Smith. We know that The Halls Crossroads trict is about to burst wide Carter Elementary School because (1) he’s really, really Women’s League will host tall, and (2) he just won’t go a stuff-a-bag event 9 a.m. to open,” he says. was built without debt. He’s pleased that Knox Now Smith is back selling away. 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at
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From page A-1 life, and it’s not a real good time to be taking money out of public education,” Roach said. “I’ve run 10 times before but spent more money in this race than in all my other contests combined. “We raised about $57,000, and we spent it. The TEA did a mailer or two that didn’t cost me, spent about $7,500 or so, but you compare that to $400,000-something … And they did radio, too. We came back and did what we could, but you spend what you’ve got and no more.” Final contribution tallies won’t be disclosed until October.
Several of Roach’s colleagues chipped in campaign contributions in an attempt to fend off the onslaught, including Rep. Ryan Haynes, who says he’d like to dam the flow of outside money. “Coach is exactly right. The voucher bill is what got him, and there’s way too much money in politics. I’ve never had a constituent come up to me and tell me they wish they could get more money in my hand. The public is right to be concerned about this, and I think it’s incumbent on voters to start saying, ‘Hey, where’s this coming from?’ ”
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Making strides to end breast cancer Sue Spicer was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013. Having worked in the information center at Tennova North, she used the knowledge she had gained through resource materials as power.
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“I knew from counseling others what I needed to do. I didn’t waste any time. There is an army of support available, and cancer is treatable if caught early,” she said. Spicer immediately got herself an appointment with a great surgeon, had a mastectomy and began the road to healing. She considers herself one of the lucky ones – the cancer had not spread to the lymph nodes, and she required no chemo or radiation. She has been part of the American Cancer Society’s walk for several years and works a station handing out mementos to walkers. The event is open to individuals young and old, and the day is filled with wonderful, positive energy. The walk, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, will be held Sunday, Oct. 5, at World’s Fair Park. Registration begins at 1 p.m., and the opening ceremony will be at 2:30 p.m. Walkers leave the gate at 3 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to participate by organizing a team, getting sponsors and walking. Not a walker? Volunteers to help with registration, water stations and information centers are also needed. Anyone interested in helping by volunteering can contact Amy Fields, amy. fields@cancer.org or by calling 558-4057.
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of quilters gathered at It’s Sew Mary Jane quilt shop in Halls last week to put finishing touches on quilts that will be handed out during the Medal of Honor Convention in September. Since January 2013, more than 200 men and women have participated in making quilts for 87 veterans. The quilts are made from beautiful squares of colorful fabric and sewn with love to honor Medal of Honor recipients and express gratitude for their service. The quilts will be on display at the Knoxville Convention Center Sept. 11 and 12 and will be presented to the veterans by the quilters during the event. “This is the first time the veterans are getting such a personalized item,” said Brown. “Each quilter will have an opportunity to meet privately with the person for whom they have stitched their quilt.” Each quilt will feature a label honoring the recipient with the name of the quilter on the bottom.
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Johnson and Smith is best race left
In a little more than 60 days, we will know if Democrat Gloria Johnson or Republican Eddie Smith will serve in the state House of Representatives from Knox County for two years. It is the Four of 11 county com- only genuinely contested race missioners are moving on: in Knox County on Nov. 4. Tony Norman, R. Larry Smith, Mike Hammond and Ed Shouse. And four of nine Victor school board members are Ashe no more: Thomas Deakins, Indya Kincannon, Kim Severance and Pam Trainor. What’s ahead? How about Dave Wright Both parties are anxious getting elected to chair the to win. Johnson’s local DemKnox County Commission, ocratic Party suffered a meltjoined by Mike McMillan down Aug. 7, losing every as school board chair? Cou- countywide office. They want pled with Law Director Bud to avoid another humiliation. Armstrong and Property As- Smith narrowly defeated his sessor Phil Ballard, the 8th GOP primary opponent in an District would assert more upset over Jason Emert. political power than ever Johnson is a smart, enbefore. This would bode well ergetic and determined offor a Gibbs Middle School ficeholder. She has a unique and not so well for attempts ability to reach the media. to rezone farmland for in- While she is badly outnumdustrial use at Midway. bered in Nashville (71 GOP ■ Jim McIntyre cannot to 28 Democrats) she has repair the damage he’s done made up for that by using her to morale in Knox County office to publicize her views Schools. He’s the wrong guy far beyond her district. in the top job, and the school She has effectively battled system will lurch along until Common Core and the Knox he’s gone – hopefully soon. County school system. Local
Goodbye and good luck The Knox County Courthouse has several new faces at the big desks this week. (And one with no desk at all. Word is that no one told Chancellor Clarence “Eddie” Pridemore to bring his own furniture.)
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So long, Randy Nichols. You were a good DA, even if you wouldn’t go after Ragsdale. So long, judges Workman, Leibowitz, Fansler, Wimberly and Swann. Here’s hoping you enjoy retirement and don’t have to make a decision for weeks. Interim Trustee Craig Leuthold and veteran Criminal Court clerk Joy McCroskey have been replaced.
schoolteachers love her. State Democrats consider her a rising star. Several Republican state legislators loathe her. She has made a name for herself. She is an educator and has taken an unpaid leave of absence from the school system to campaign this fall. Smith also opposes Common Core. Smith, a former music leader at Sevier Heights Baptist Church, is a hard worker. He is personable and down to earth. His wife, the former Lanna Keck, is known to many Knoxvillians as Miss Tennessee 1997. They are the parents of two children. He is a conservative blue-collar Republican. The state GOP has assigned Zach Huff to help full time in his campaign, which the party funds. Huff worked in Bill Ailor’s successful campaign for Circuit Court judge in August. District 13 must be rated a toss-up. Democratic Judges Daryl Fansler and Harold Wimberly carried the district by comfortable margins while losing countywide to Republicans considered by many to be less qualified. In the contest for Criminal Court judge where both nomi-
Mike Lowe and the courthouse culture state attorney general who opined that term limits didn’t apply to so-called constitutional officers like Mike, the courthouse crowd went about their business, never suspecting that the term limits vote was a UXB that would blow up on them 12 years later. Meanwhile, Mike was Betty sporting a better toupee Bean and a Lincoln Navigator. He built an upscale house and sold his old one to his chief deputy, Fred Sisk. He startponying up to buy him laved talking about running for ish gifts and hoping to get county mayor in 2010. His through the day without bepayroll grew as he larded ing noticed. it with retired school adMike excelled at making ministrators and straightBob Broome mad. He was up political operatives who perpetually in the doghouse rarely appeared in the ofand at one time was suspendfice. Tongues began to wag ed and sent home for two about his lavish lifestyle and months. I got to know him employees being squeezed when I did a series of stories for campaign contributions. about the deplorable workOne former employee ing conditions in the trustsaid he was slow to pitch ee’s office. He was friendly, in money for Lowe’s benefit helpful, open and extremely golf tournament one year knowledgeable, particularly and was instructed to cash about that ultimate patronin his accrued overtime: age institution known as the “They called and said delinquent tax attorney – the Mike said to pay me my overjuiciest plum in the trustee’s time. They wrote me a check office and a shocking waste of and I went over and cashed taxpayer money. it at the credit union and Maybe it was a stretch to brought him back $1,000 call him Cool Hand Luke, cash. It was just part of the but I know firsthand he was Term limits deal. He had three fundraisa standup guy. A whistleThe same year Mike was ers a year, and everybody blower, even. elected, a referendum on was expected to contribute Broome retired in 1990 term limits made it to the – it didn’t matter if you were and was succeeded by a single mother with a house Tommy Schumpert, whose ballot and passed over- full of kids to support. They whelmingly. Lulled by a affable, reasonable manage-
(Editor’s Note: With last week’s conviction for felony theft of former Trustee Mike Lowe’s so-called phantom employee Delbert Morgan, and the upcoming trial of Lowe himself, we are reprising this article by Betty Bean published in Shopper-News March 3, 2009.) Mike Lowe didn’t start life as a courthouse fat cat. He went to work in the trustee’s office when he was 17, straight out of high school. When I met him in the mid-’80s, he was a friendly, good-natured guy who’d earned a college degree while holding down a fulltime job. His older brother, Tommy, was the county clerk but got turned out of office in 1986, swamped in a sea of scandal. Word around the courthouse was that Mike was nothing like his brother. He was humble and funny and got along with almost everybody. He cracked jokes about his bad toupee and made friends where he needed them. B u t L o w e ’ s boss, Bob Broome, was not a friend. Trustee for about a milMike Lowe lion years, Broome was a legendary courthouse tyrant whose employees lived in a state of voluntary servitude – working in his campaigns,
ment style made the office staff’s lives considerably easier. When Schumpert ran for county executive in 1994, Mike made his move. He ran as a reformer and promised to depoliticize the office, institute an antinepotism policy and end the practice of dunning employees for campaign contributions. His campaign ran like a machine, in part because of the able assistance of a smart young lawyer named Steve Roth, whom everybody figured was going to become the delinquent tax attorney. Roth worked diligently for Mike, organizing campaign events and phone banks. After the election, a lot of people were shocked when the tax job went instead to attorney Albert Harb. Mike broke the bad news to Roth over dinner, right after Roth presented him with a handsome clock engraved with the words, “hard work pays off.” Mike kept the clock and kicked Roth to the curb. Harb has gone on to make millions doing a job that could be done in-house at far less expense to the citizens of Knox County.
nees were viewed as qualified, Democrat Leland Price won the district by 12 votes over Republican Scott Green, who won countywide by a substantial margin. Johnson denies she is liberal, saying, “What are the liberal bills I have introduced?” MetroPulse has reported that Johnson is under consideration to be Democratic Party chair or executive director next year. When asked by this writer if she might do this she responded, “I have not had time to think about it.” Presumably that means she is focused on winning re-election. However, that answer also fails to answer the question of whether she would or would not seek the position in January. She could legally do both jobs.
■ County Commissioner Ed Brantley made news even before he took office yesterday by being listed by the Democratic Gordon Ball for U.S. Senate campaign as a supporter in one of their news releases. Local Republicans were aghast that Brantley would openly endorse a Democrat, and the phones were busy. However, when this writer contacted Brantley last week, he said it was untrue. “No one has talked to me about being on the list (of Ball supporters).” However, Brantley is not a fan of Lamar Alexander either as he said he was “not supporting either one (candidate) at this point.” Still unclear whether Brantley will back the GOP ticket including Alexander or not. He did say he favored a new chair for County Commission (Brad Anders is current chair as of Aug. 29) and felt the position, which is chosen by the full commission, should be rotated from time to time. ■ Beau Fancher of Knoxville has been made East Tennessee field rep for the Alexander for Senate campaign.
kept running tabs. If you didn’t, his henchmen would make it so uncomfortable on you that you’d have no choice but to quit.” The whole term-limits adventure has been a slowmoving fiasco for Lowe, who, with lawyer Harb and other officeholders, made repeated attempts to flout the will of the people and hang on to the public pap. The courthouse crowd tried legislative solutions and lawsuits and swapping jobs with their seconds-in-command. They sued to overturn the county charter, which got their appointed replacements kicked out and put Mike temporarily back in command. Last year (2008) he ran for
property assessor and lost, and recently is said to have been interested in the job of elections administrator. But headlines in the past week – “TBI probing payroll practices in the trustee’s office”– are unlikely to vault him back into power. He’s lawyered up and hunkered down while his remaining supporters grump that Sisk has thrown Mike under the bus. There’s a saying from Greek antiquity, “The wheels of justice grind slow, but they grind exceeding fine.” The wheels started moving the year Mike Lowe was elected to public office, but now somebody else is blowing the whistle.
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Board of Trustees for the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center are Gail Jarvis, chair Terry Hen- At a board meeting following the ribbon-cutting are Juvenile Court Judge Tim Irwin, Richard L. ley and Chris Coffey. Photos by S. Clark Bean, superindent; and Kay McClain, assistant superintendent.
Juvenile Justice Center opens $4 million wing adults. come productive adults “When a family has a child going through the system, it’s difficult for everyone. This expansion allows families to have one central location for everything from visitation, court or some other program.” Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero called it a “happy day” for Judge Irwin and Bean, superintendent of the service center. “This $4 million project added
By Sandra Clark R ichard Bean and Judge Tim Irwin hosted a huge crowd at the dedication last week of an expansion of the Juvenile Court facilities on Division Street. The $3.925 million project was funded by Knox County. Mayor Tim Burchett said, “Improvements like these aren’t cheap, but they help ensure young people in the juvenile justice system will leave with a chance to be-
9,925 9 925 square feet to the the Richard R ic ich hard L. Bean Service Center. There are four new courtrooms, and all the child support services are located here now.” Circuit Court Judge Dale Workman was master of ceremonies. Other hosts were Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones, Juvenile Court Clerk Cathy Shanks and County Commission chair Brad Anders. Randy Kenner gave this writer a quick tour. The project in-
Cry me a river Commissioner Amy Broyles’ outrage at County Commission’s Aug. 25 meeting brought her to the verge of tears and just a hair’s breadth from joining a distinguished lineup of blubbering politicians. Broyles was unhappy over her fellow commissioners’ rejection of her candidate for the vacant 2nd District school board seat. Indya Kincannon held the seat before resigning to travel with her husband to Slovenia. By the way, Marx Brothers fans surely noticed that Slovenia sounds as if it should be nestled between Freedonia and Sylvania and
reference to “puppet masters” in the same meeting Larry at which Broyles melted down. Van Science-fiction aficioGuilder nados will recall Robert Heinlein’s tale of “puppet master” slugs who invaded Earth and by stealth and guile attached themselves governed by Rufus T. Fire- to the backs of their cluefly. Kincannon’s departure less victims. The aliens’ aim gave her the perfect excuse was nothing less than world to channel Groucho and belt domination, something like out “Hello, I Must Be Going” the Koch brothers’ agenda, at her last board meeting, but with considerably less but she passed and likely cash and more panache. will never enjoy such a goldIn fairness to McKenen opportunity again. zie, a video review of past And while we’re digress- commission meetings does ing, may as well note Com- reveal suspicious bulges missioner Sam McKenzie’s on the shoulders of some
cludes mediation facilities and expanded waiting areas including a playroom for kids, and each courtroom now has a largescreen TV so hearings can be conducted via Skype. “This saves on transportation costs (for offenders held in adult facilities),” said Kenner, a former reporter who now works in the clerk’s office. The smaller courtrooms are used by magistrates, appointed by Irwin,
commissioners, but in at least one instance the lump turned out to be nothing more sinister than an oversized Bluetooth earpiece receiver amplifier … tuned to a puppet master. Yes, those were the days. If her commission mates continue to foil Broyles’ best-laid plans, she could unleash a saline fountain of umbrage, but she’d still trail serial leakers like John Boehner by hundreds of buckets. Boehner didn’t earn the sobriquet “Weeper of the House” for his sunny disposition. He’s left a trail of tears on the floor of the House, at party conventions, in school rooms, even, most famously, during a “60 Minutes” interview a few years ago. About the only time for-
direction. who hear cases at his direct tio ion n The The he expansion includes modular offices for the magistrates. Security is tight at the facility, where juvenile offenders from the region are housed. We peeked into Irwin’s main courtroom. Sure enough, a box of stuffed animals sits on his desk, ready to comfort frightened kids. The court handles custody and child-support issues as well as criminal and status offenses.
mer Speaker Boehner has managed to plug the waterworks was during the debate over raising the federal debt ceiling in 2011. Not a glimmer of moisture clouded his eyes at the specter of the U.S. defaulting on its debt and triggering a global depression. So, while “Boys Don’t Cry” was a provocative movie, as a description of male political sangfroid the title doesn’t hold water. Think back to those thrilling days of yesteryear when real men wore polyester leisure suits – the ’70s. In 1972, Edmund Muskie was a strong candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination when he seemed to lose his composure in New Hampshire while defending his wife against attacks in the Man-
chester Union-Leader. Muskie claimed that what the press reported as tears were actually melting snowflakes. Tears or snow, his presidential hopes were washed away. If only Muskie could have stemmed the tide until he was elected. Clinton, both Bushes and Obama all shed a few in the Oval Office. So, take heart, Amy, and no stump speeches during a snowstorm.
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Kathie Odom’s backyard garden is an ideal place for artists to meet and hone their skills. In the background are Odom, Beverly Burdette and Diana Dee Sarkar. Photos by Carol Shane
Hosting this particular gathering, acclaimed plein-air painter Kathie Odom is in her element and all smiles. Her paintings can be found in galleries in four states, and she has solo shows scheduled for the fall in Atlanta and Knoxville. You can view her works of “nostalgic Impressionism” at www. kathieodom.com.
Diana Dee Sarkar, who markets her pastels as “Diana Dee,” says, “I’ve doodled in art my whole life.” She just completed an MFA program with the Academy of Art University. “My training is in figurative painting, and my thesis was on people and animals – particularly rescued animals. People need to learn to be kind to them and appreciate them!” Such people and animals are among her favorite subjects for paintings, and you can view these and other works at her gallery, “Art by Diana Dee,” 6906 Kingston Pike.
Painter Sharron Heenan works at her oil painting of a garden trellis. Originally from Iowa, she now lives in Lenoir City. “I was painting when I was a child,” she says. After she raised her four children, she returned to her art, starting with pastels, then watercolors, then “my love – oils!” Heenan says that she tries to learn something new every time she starts a painting.
Art in the garden On a recent Tuesday morning, the Odom residence in Fountain City was overrun with happy, chattering artists. Oil painter Sharron Heenan set up her easel on the sidewalk, ready to go, first thing. “We all usually visit and talk for the first little bit when we get together,” she said as she selected her paints and brushes, “but I’m getting right at it ’cuz the sun’s gonna come right up over that tree!” Heenan is a member of the Tuesday Painters, an eclectic group of artists who met around five years ago in a Townsend art class taught by Jeremy Doss. “He left for a year,” says
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We’ve been in the Old City, too.” Odom’s painting “Sycamore Row” was chosen by the 2014 Dogwood Arts Festival to be made into a limited-edition print. Her works can be seen in galleries in four states, including the District Gallery in Knoxville. “Kathie,” says Heenan, “has become our star.” Odom is modest about her accomplishments, and she encourages everyone to pursue pleasure in drawing and painting. As she says with a big smile, “I’m all about spreading the news of art!” Send story suggestions to news@ShopperNewsNow.com
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The catch The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (Lamentations 3: 22-23 NRSV)
Long-standing members of the Silvertones at Beaver Dam Baptist Church are: Sara Herald, Barbara Gaylor, June Parnell, Mary Summers, Jean Estep, Vicki VanDeGriff (pianist at Beaver Dam for more than 35 years), Juanita Dew, Sue T. Walker and Ruby Floyd; (back) music minister Ryan Flint. Photo by Cindy Taylor
and Perfection at 55 … beyond By Cindy Taylor
It can sometimes take years to perfect a sound. Not so for the Silvertones. Many in this group of senior adult singers at Beaver Dam Baptist Church have been involved for only a few years. Others have been performing together almost since the beginning. It is their perfection that has been ongoing for more than
20 years. Former music minister Mike Bundon organized the Silvertones. Current music minister Ryan Flint is a recent addition. Flint says he inherited a great group of people. “Mike began a wonderful work with the Silvertones,” said Flint. “These are believers who live their faith every day, and their music
Woof! Woof! Several years ago, I heard about a woman who would receive a phone call every m. night between 2 and 3 a.m. But these were no ordinaryy phone calls. You see, whennever she would pick up thee phone, all she would hearr was barking. Well, after weeks of irritation, she finally had the phone company trace these aggravating calls. To her surprise, her mysterious caller was her next-door neighbor. Apparently, the neighbor decided that every time he was awakened by her barking dog, he would do a little barking of his own. So what do you think? Did he have a good idea? Did I just give some of you a “game plan” against your neighbor? I mean, after all, he did get his point across, right? Well, you and I both
FAITH NOTES Community services ■ Cross Roads Presbyterian hosts the Halls Welfare Ministry food pantry 6-8 p.m. each second Tuesday and 9-11 a.m. each fourth Saturday. ■ Glenwood Baptist Church, 7212 Central Avenue Pike, is accepting appointments for the John 5 Food Pantry. Info: 938-2611. Your call will be returned. ■ Powell Church hosts Recovery 6 p.m. each Tuesday at 323 W. Emory Road, followed
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right thing, but the “right thing” is the “right thing” for a reason. It’s right, and it works. When we learn to trust the Lord, do as He instructs, and lean not on our own wisdom, we’ll discover a better way to live.
Friends, if you have a problem with someone, don’t get on the phone and “bark.” Get on the phone and talk. Steve Higginbotham is pulpit minister for the Karns Church of Christ. Info: higginbotham.steve@gmail.com/.
Steve Higginbotham know that this is not the way God wants us to settle our problems. Jesus said if you have a problem with someone, go to them and talk, not bark at them (Matthew 18:15). So maybe you’re not barking. Maybe you’re more conventional and are simply holding a grudge, gossiping, backbiting or trying to get even. It doesn’t matter. They’re not the Lord’s prescription for conflict, and they’re all just as wrong as “barking.” I know it’s hard to do the
by a meal and worship at 7 p.m. Small sharing groups will convene at 8:15 p.m. The recovery plan focuses on individuals and families who are struggling with addiction. There is no charge. Info: www. recoveryatpowell.com or 938-2741. ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, is offering DivorceCare 6:30-8 p.m. beginning Wednesday, Sept. 3, in the church library. Info: 690-1060 or www. beaverridgeumc.org. ■ Shepherd of the Hills Baptist Church will host a Beth Moore simulcast Saturday, Sept. 13, at 400 E. Beaver Creek Drive. Free admission.
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Special services ■ Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 9711 Norris Freeway, will hold its Centennial Celebration Friday through Sunday, Sept. 12-14. Gospel singing, 7 p.m. Friday; History and Old Timers Day, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; Sunday morning worship, 10:30 with a meal to follow.
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Family programs ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, hosts Wednesday Night Dinners each week. Dinner and dessert, 5:45 p.m.: $7 for adults and children ages 6 and up; $3 for ages 5 and under; $20 maximum for a family. Classes, study groups and activities, 6:30. Dinner reservations and payment
Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided; great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! (“Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” Thomas O. Chisholm)
The great Good News of the Bible is that God loves His children, is crazy about us and never gives up on us. That is really and truly amazing grace. The human error that sometimes results from that Good News is this: We sometimes think it is a “Get Out of Jail Free” card and act accordingly. We seem to assume that because God is infinitely merciful, and that every morning we start with a clean slate, God doesn’t really care what we do. We like to think that somehow God’s commandments are really guidelines – suggestions, maybe. Ideals, perhaps. Wrong, again. There is, you see, a catch. God does not simply say, “Oh, that’s OK. I know you didn’t mean any harm. I know you just slipped up.” Our sinfulness – which is both congenital and a matter of our own personal choices – is an affront to God, a great sadness to the Son who died to pay our debt, a “Thanks, but no thanks” to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, not to mention a source of pain and suffering in our world. And God, the Almighty Father, will forgive us. But we have to ask. Humbly. Confessing outright. When we pray the Lord’s Prayer, we say – out loud, and most often publicly and in unison – “Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.” The catch is right there, and we just sail right over it without a thought: We ask God to forgive us exactly to
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Vendors needed ■ West Emory Baptist Church is seeking vendors for a Benefit Fall Craft Fair to be held Saturday, Oct. 25, at Heiskell UMC, 9420 Heiskell Road in Heiskell. Tables: $25. Info: Jaclyn McDonald, 256-9920 or mcdonaldpow7@yahoo.com.
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CROSS CURRENTS the same extent that we forgive others. Oops. So, if I am holding a grudge or planning to avenge some grievance, I had best not count on being forgiven for anything. Only if I am willing to admit my own sinfulness and admit my own need to forgive others – and then do it! – do I have any hope of being forgiven. I remember the pastor friend of mine who said (with a twinkle in his eye, thank goodness!), “I will be happy to ask forgiveness for my sins – if I ever commit any sins!” And no fair comparing yourself to anyone else and saying, “Well, at least I don’t ____________ (fill in the blank) like Mrs. __________ (fill in the blank) does. What a hypocrite she is!” I know what my sins are. You know what yours are. Own up to them. Confess them to God. Ask for forgiveness. Promise God and yourself that you are going to pull some weeds in that particular garden. And remember: “Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see!”
■ New Hope Baptist Church, 7602 Bud Hawkins Road, is seeking vendors for “Son” Fest, to be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. Booth rental: $25. Deadline to register: Saturday, Sept 20. Info: Tammy Lamb, 604-7634. ■ Dante Baptist Church, 314 Brown Road, is seeking vendors for a craft fair to be held Saturday, Oct. 11. Deadline for registration: Monday, Oct. 6.
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Stepping up to the challenge Gibbs Elementary principal Joe Cameron is doused with a bucket of ice water during the school’s ALS ice bucket chalSecond grade teachers lenge. Doing the honors were security officer Richard Godfrey at Gibbs Elementary chaland second grade teacher Allison LaFollette. Photos by R. White lenged the other grade level teachers to the ALS ice bucket challenge and the entire school turned up in a big way for the event. One of the teachers, Allison LaFollette, lost her mom to ALS several years ago and she threw out the challenge to the staff to help raise money to help find a cure. Staff members wore bright yellow Tshirts with Teresa’s Troop on them and ALS stood for “always loving smile” to describe Settle. The students, parents and staff members raised Hope Lay Jordon Brock
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Central High cheerleader Jordon Brock and Halls High cheerleader Hope Lay will represent East Tennessee on the sidelines during the annual East/West All-State football game in December. Jordon and Hope, both seniors, have been part of their respective cheer teams for four years and during summer camp, both were named All-American cheerleaders by the UCA staff. A try-out was held earlier this month in the Murfreesboro area and cheerleaders were judged on skill, grade point average, commu-
nity service and interview. Cheerleaders from all over the state attended and were selected for the honor. ■
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Fountain City Elementary principal Tina Holt gives her staff members a big thumbs up for stepping up to the ALS challenge. Gibbs Elementary second grade teachers challenged the other teachers to the ALS ice bucket challenge. Pictured are Allison LaFollette, Tracy Lewis, Robyn Froning, Shannon Graham, Jennifer Atchley, Melanie McBride, Michelle Parker and Christy Pierce. LaFollette’s mom, Teresa Settle, passed away from ALS and the event was in her memory.
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Fountain City Elementary staff members accepted the ALS ice bucket challenge and not only doused themselves with ice cold water but also made a donation to ALS. Maegan Lay takes her turn in the challenge as Jennifer Merryman prepares for an ice bath.
The rock at Brickey-McCloud Brickey McCloud has a new message board that might remind parents of UT’s infamous rock. At the end of last school year, gym teacher Larry Israel and students painted rocks in bright colors and formed a rainbow with them. A huge rock was placed at the top and a message was painted on it for parents to enjoy. Throughout the year the message will change, with students helping to paint on it. Photo by R. White
MILESTONES Birthday Reese Hodges celebrated her seventh birthday July 2 with a painting party with friends and family. Parents are Thomas and Gina Hodges of Halls. Reese has two older brothers, Aidan and Brady. Grandparents are Michael and Irene Hodges of Knoxville, Jim and Janet Kilgore of Kingsport, and J.D. and Jean Wininger of Kingsport.
Norris is state fellow Central High English teacher Valeta Norris was selected as one of the inaugural members of the Te n n e s see Educator Fellowship Valeta Norris through the State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE). The fellowship will bring together a diverse group of 22 educators from across the state and during the one-year term, they will learn about, reflect upon and inform
the policies, practices and systems that affect student achievement and educator effectiveness. Norris has taught in Knox County Schools for more than 20 years and is a member of the KCS’s Teacher Advisory Committee. “I am thrilled to represent Knox County at the state level, and I’m looking forward to networking with others about the current issues in Tennessee education,” she said. As part of her responsibilities, Norris will be gathering feedback from students, parents, staff and community members about education issues.
Trost completes basic training Central High School class of 2010 graduate Jeremy M. Trost has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLack land. Air Force Airman 1st Class Trost completed an eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, and basic warfare principles and skills. He has earned four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the
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Self-interest should direct U.S. policy By Sandra Clark Former U.S. Ambassador to Egypt Margaret Scobey has no secret solution to the turmoil in the Middle East, but she sure knows a lot about it and offered a provocative talk to the North Knox Rotary last week. Looking at recent history, Scobey first discussed the Cold War period when events were viewed as us (USA) versus them (USSR). She said the 1990s were relatively tranquil with the United States seen as the world’s leader. Then came 9/11 and the U.S. invasion of Iraq. We said Saddam had weapons of mass destruction. He didn’t. We destabilized a country without a clear plan for putting it back together. Recently we’ve had a shooting war between Israel and Hamas, the United Arab Emirates conducting independent air strikes on Libya, a civil war in Syria, and unrest across the region. “And nobody is asking the United States” for permission, Scobey said. “(The Obama) Administration came in with hope but had not done its homework.” Then she smiled. “The United States did not cause all the problems in the Middle East. Those people are quite capable of …” Our country’s foreign policy should be keyed to our self-interests: defense of our homeland and our ability to conduct commerce overseas, she said. The Rotarians pelted her with questions. Eli Driver said, “Every time we get involved in other countries, we
screw up.” Perhaps, said Scobey, but look at our achievement in World War II. Is the Middle East Scobey a place for democracy? “Your definition of freedom and justice is different than theirs,” she countered. What about women? “The role of women varies enormously based on socioeconomic status. Poverty is not good for women. Families with money find ways to take care of the women.” Did you feel safe? “Yes.” Long-term prospects for the Islamic State of Iraq (ISIS)? “They appear to want to establish a transnational Islamic state … ISIS is taking advantage of instability, but I don’t see them with a seat in the UN.” Scobey was posted to Egypt from 2008 to July 2011 and was previously ambassador to Syria. She was deputy commandant of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces in Washington, D.C., when she retired. Along the way, she was political counselor in Baghdad, deputy chief of mission at the U.S. Embassy in both Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Sanaa, Yemen. She held earlier assignments in Jerusalem, Kuwait, Pakistan and Peru. A Memphis native, Scobey holds degrees in history from UT and pursued doctoral studies before joining the Foreign Service. She now lives in Knoxville.
Cutting the ribbon at the new Emory Road Petro’s are Ashleigh Adkins, membership development manager, Knoxville Chamber; Katie Steenrod, membership development coordinator, Knoxville Chamber; Lindsay Yates, marketing director for Petro’s; Daniel Wallace, manager; Craig Mason, owner/manager; Derek Farr, general manager; Dale Widner, Petro’s corporate president; and Laura Caves, Chamber ambassador. Photos by Cindy Taylor
Petro’s launches Emory Road store By Cindy Taylor A much-anticipated restaurant is open for business. Petro’s chili and chips at 631 E. Emory Road opened Aug. 14. A ribbon-cutting and grand opening was held Aug. 22. Folks were waiting in line for some of the famous Hint-of-Orange iced tea long before the doors were unlocked – but they were invited to come on in. Sam’s Club and the Knoxville Chamber provided a cake for the grand opening. Owner and manager Craig Mason says the community can expect the same exceptional food and service offered by all Petro’s. The restaurant has a gluten-free and vegetarian option for
most menu items and specials are offered every day. Check store for details. Info: 859-0513. Petro’s corporate president Dale Widner attended the grand opening. “The community has been very embracing,” he said. In the grand opening spirit, Aug. 23 was family day at the new location. The store brought in a bounce house and offered free activities for the kids. There was live music and free kids meals with an adult entrée purchase. Petro’s has plans to adopt and work closely with schools in the community. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through
Tommy and Patti Bounds, Knox County school board member, enjoy the Petro’s grand opening. Thursday; drive-thru closes at 9:30 p.m. and drive-thru at 10 p.m.; Friday and Satur- at 10:30 p.m. Sunday hours day the dining room closes are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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cated at the corner of N. I stopped by Angelic Central and Oklahoma. Ministries to check on curItems can be dropped off rent needs and just to say Monday through Thursday hello to friends I have made Nancy from 8-4 at the Oklahoma there. I was excited to learn entrance. about their upcoming fund- Whittaker Items can also be left in raiser. the drop box. For anyone not familiar For large item pick-up or with this ministry, last year tickets for the fundraiser, over 5,000 families in crisis were helped. Betsy Frazier, ed staff of volunteers help call 523-8884. founder, and her dedicat- families who have been referred by other agencies or ■ Grand opening at churches. Wayward Arts Angelic Ministries’ goal The public is invited to is to provide furniture, attend the grand opening of household items, clothing, Wayward Arts from 10 a.m. hygiene products and food until 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5. Tony Earl, pastor of Angelic for immediate needs. They The ribbon-cutting will Ministries, has been busy work with families to help be at 10, complete with planning a fall fundraiser. them become independent speeches and fanfare! and find employment. Pastor Tony Earl is in the her skilled haircuts. By Shana Raley-Lusk process of planning a fall “I have one customer who comes all The moment you walk into Red’s fundraiser. This year’s event the way from Chattanooga, one who Barber Shop in the heart of Norwood, will be held from 6-8 p.m. comes from Atlanta, and even one who you know that you are in a special place. Nov. 6 at the UT Conference stops by From the Center. The UT Culinary when he is barber pole Department will prepare a in town from that greets delicious meal and minisFlorida,” you as you try leaders will provide inPenny says. pull into the formation to guests about parking lot But it is the ministry. There will be to the many not just the a graduation for men who personal haircuts touches have completed programs that makes inside, it is Red’s unique. associated with the miniseasy to see From the try. why the wild game The needs of Angelic customers of taxidermy Ministries continue to grow. shop owner, The most urgently needed Kimmel Anderson and Vic Upchurch enjoy haircuts on the walls Penny from Christina Lewis and Penny Brown of Red’s Bar- to the oneitems at this time are: Brown, just of-a-kind ber Shop. ■ Plates keep coming camo barber ■ Measuring Spoons back for more. chairs, the ■ Manual Can Openers place is brim“Knowing our customers’ names and ■ Bath Towels ming with recognizing them out in public sets us ■ Wash Cloths the air of the apart from the rest,” Penny says. ■ Sheets and Pillow Cases quintessential Coming up on its third anniversary in barber shop ■ Pillows November, the shop has recently added and ultimate ■ Non Perishable Food a new member to the team. Christina Dominique and Jacob Lacey invite you to join them for coffee, masculine ■ Hygiene Items Lewis, who hails from Irwin, Tennessee, cake and prizes. Wayward Arts is located at Knoxville Center hangout. and likes to be called “Chris” for short, Angelic Ministries is lo- Mall, upstairs across from The Rush. Photo by Nancy Whittaker On one joins Penny in providing customers with wall is the the welcoming atmosphere that Red’s shop’s “solhas come to be known for. dier board,” “There where cusis constant tomers who laughter are military and banter members can here,” Chris display their says, smilThe Th he Soldier photos. ing. Board B Bo arrd att Red’s “We want With a Barber Shop them to feel combined comfortable here,” says Penny. “We like 37 years of to honor them with the solider board, experience, which goes back ve generations.” the two redPenny and Chris offer hot lather heads make shaves and both scissor and clipper the perfect * work. team. “I have always enjoyed coming here,” “This is New Red’s Barber Shop where you team member Christina says customer Larry Brown. “Both the get the best “Chris” Lewis gives Kim- haircuts and the atmosphere are great.” Phil Nordstrom, at right, with at-top in mel Anderson a trim. Jeff, a resident of the Cerebral town,” says Palsy home in Fountain City, Vic Upenjoys a Smokies game. The church, a long-time customer who folRed’s Barber Shop North Knoxville Rotary Club lowed Penny when she decided to open 7537 Brickyard Rd, Powell • 865-859-9414 makes the summer outing an her own shop. Several of the customers 2330 Merchants Drive, Knoxville I-75N, Emory Rd. exit. Left on Emory, left on Brickyard at Bojangles at Red’s even travel long distances to get annual event with residents Hours: Mon-Fri 10am - 5pm • Sat 10am - 1pm 865-357-1197 *This ad must be present at time of sale. and Rotarians having great One per customer. 10% cash not included on coins or diamonds. fun.
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Clay Smith joins T’s Barber Shop Amy Tillett (at right) is pleased to welcome Clay Smith to T’s Barber Shop. Smith has been a barber in Halls for 32 years and welcomes his customers and friends to visit him at T’s. The barber shop is located in the Halls Center, 7018 Maynardville Highway, near Papa John’s Pizza. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Info: 922-0902. Photo by R. White
Jay Smelser joins Knox County Parks and Rec
Greg Greer has joined Knox Area Rescue Ministries as vice president-programs. In this role, he will provide strategic le ader sh ip and operational oversight of the daily work Greg Greer of the ministry, help set ministry tone and assist in planning for the future. KARM’s ministry includes the overnight shelters for men, women and women with children, residential recovery programs, The Bridge transitional housing, LaunchPoint, job training initiatives and various community outreach efforts. Burt Rosen, president and CEO, said, “We have patiently and prayerfully waited for God to bring a person with the unique gifts, skills and heart to fill this vital
Jay Smelser has joined Knox County as deputy director of recreation. He attended the Halls Business and Professional Association with Director Doug Bataille in August. Smelser worked for the town of Farragut for five years. Bataille said he will work with youth and adult sports for Knox County. Requirements for the position included a bachelor’s degree in recreation or a related field, supplemented by five years of experience. The posted salary was Jay Smelser $51,177.09.
Habitat for Humanity plans consolidation Habitat for Humanity in Knox County is consolidating its ReStore construction supplies operation, now on Merchants Drive, and its Thrift Store, now on N. Central, to new quarters in Downtown West Blvd. Inventory will be combined at
the new location. Volunteers are needed. From organizing or customer service to furniture repair or repurposing projects, the stores offer volunteer opportunities geared toward individual interests and skills.
ministry role at KARM. Someone who would ensure we rightly respond to the needs of those who come to us today, while preparing for tomorrow’s opportunities. We are thrilled to have Greg on the team.” Greer comes to KARM from Providence Church in West Knoxville, where he has served as the executive pastor since 2008 and pastor of administration for the four years prior to that. Before entering the ministry in 2003, he served as regional business manager for Roche Diagnostic Corporation and national sales manager and director of patient care marketing for DeRoyal Industries. Greer holds an MBA from Lincoln Memorial University and expects to receive a master’s in Christian Leadership from Dallas Theological Seminary in 2015. He and his wife, Deena, have three children and have lived in Knoxville since 1996.
Four new on McNabb Foundation board Helen Ross McNabb Foundation has added four new members: ■ Betsey Bush, community volunteer ■ Richard Montgomery, state of Tennessee ■ Don Rogers, retired, Rogers Petroleum ■ Mitch Steenrod, Pilot Flying J Inc. The Helen Ross McNabb Foundation supports the work of the Helen Ross McNabb Center. The foundation’s staff and 30-member volunteer board actively raise, hold and invest funds on behalf of the center, a not-for-profit provider of behavioral health services in East Tennessee. Jeannie Dulaney chairs the foundation. Since 1948, the center has provided care to children, adults and families experiencing mental illness, addiction and social challenges. Info: www. mcnabbcenter.org or 637-9711.
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Urban League steers clients to right path By Phyllis Nichols Carrie
Turner wants to be selfs u f f ic ient , and the K nox v ille Area Urban League has stepped up to help ensure her success, no Nichols matter how big or small the need. “Every time I’ve walked through the Urban League’s doors for help, they’ve provided a sense of direction,” Turner said. Recently, Turner encountered a situation where she wasn’t sure where to turn for help to keep her home. While between jobs, she had fallen behind on mortgage payments. Then, Turner remembered the local Urban League offers housing and community development services. “I didn’t have family members or friends to ask for help,” Turner said. “The Urban League was my only alternative. After providing them with the information needed, they provided a loan and removed the stressful situation. I’m so glad the Urban League was there for me.” The Knoxville Area Urban League believes every adult in America should have access to the financial security that comes from owning a home. The organization provides homeownership counselors who are trained to create customized plans for each client. Someone like Turner, who was able to keep her home,
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Helping drivers get back in control On the road again, Goin’ places that I’ve never been, Seein’ things that I may never see again, And I can’t wait to get on the road again. – Willie Nelson
Nicole White, occupational therapist and driving rehabilitation therapist at Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center, is excited the Adaptive Driving Program is back. “We can determine whether folks are still safe to drive or whether it’s time to hang up the keys,� White said.
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Senior driving stats According to a survey done earlier this year by â– One-third have taken driver improvement AAA, the American Occupational Therapy Asso- courses. ciation and AARP, here are some interesting facts â– 52 percent drive seven days a week. about drivers 65 and older. â– Drivers in their mid-to-late 80s have apâ– Nine out of 10 older drivers buckle up when proximately half the crash rate of teenagers. behind the wheel.
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Americans love their cars, and for most adults, driving is essential to freedom and independence. At the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center, the Adaptive Driving Program has returned to help older adults and others with disabilities receive the training and support they need to drive safely. “We assess each patient regarding their vision, cognition, physical movement and road knowledge,� said Nicole White, an occupational therapist and driving rehabilitation therapist who runs the program. “And we can determine whether folks are still safe to drive or whether it’s time to hang up the keys and look at alternative transportation options.� Some clients are referred to the Adaptive Driving Program for agerelated illnesses like early dementia or arthritis, while others are relearning to drive after amputations or spinal cord injuries. Depending on each client’s needs, White tailors a program individually. First, she performs a number of clinical assessments inside the clinic to determine range of motion and strength in the client’s arms and legs, peripheral vision and depth perception, and information processing and decision making skills. If White determines the client has the ability to drive, the sec-
equipment to buy for his or her own car to drive safely. “Once we ďŹ nd out what type of equipment is going to work well for the patient, we provide them with a list of mobility equipment dealers in the area who can install the prescribed equipment for the patient,â€? said White. “We go with the client to ensure the equipment is installed and ďŹ ts the client appropriately. Then we make sure the client feels comfortable with their newly adapted vehicle.â€? “We can do anything that’s considered ‘low-tech,’ â€? she added. “Hand controls, left foot accelerator and pedal extenders, that kind of thing. If a person requires hightech equipment (i.e. joystick driving controls, electronic voice scans and touch pad screens) to drive, we can refer them to other driving programs that have the expertise to assist the clientâ€? Many of the center’s clients are older adults whose families are not certain they’re still safe on the road. “For the older driver, we can do education sessions while they are in the program about how to compensate for any deficits they may have and a review of the rules of the road. Everyone develops a few bad habits, like a rolling stop at a stop sign, so we can review things like that,â€? said White. The Adaptive Driving Program is open to anyone with a referral from a physician and it is a selfpay program. “Some people may only need one to two training sessions after the evaluations; others may need more as each client is different,â€? said White. For more information about the Adaptive Driving Program and the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center, visit www.patneal.org or call 865-541-1446.
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Austin-East at Fulton Bearden at Heritage Carter vs. Pigeon Forge Central at Campbell County Farragut vs. Lenoir City Grace Academy at Tellico Plains Gibbs at Anderson County Halls: Open Hardin Valley Academy at William Blount Karns vs. Powell Knoxville Catholic at CAK Knoxville Webb: Open South-Doyle vs. Jefferson County West vs. Maryville
representative supposedly passed the collection plate and offered the quarterback to the highest contributor. Several schools were on the fringe of this transaction. Cam, who had no idea what was going on, chose Auburn. The NCAA shook its fist but couldn’t find the jail key. Nobody said Trooper did it. In the spring of 2010, Auburn reported a few missteps linked to the Tiger Prowl and stretch limos and Hummers. Trooper may have been docked for suspicion of creative recruiting. Auburn had a little problem with grade changes and a cash offer to a player to skip the NFL draft. Out in the real world, people with no true facts thought of Trooper and said where there is smoke, there is of-
ten a hot torch. It was obviously unfair to blame everything on Trooper just because he was there. We do believe he was investigated for resounding recruiting success in Thibodaux, La. Meanwhile, Auburn won a national championship and Trooper got a big ring. Players loved him. His pay went up to $475,000. During a team visit to the White House, he chest-bumped Barack Obama. I am not making this up. A strange story popped up in Memphis. Auburn signed Jovon Robinson, but the NCAA ruled him ineligible because of falsified grades. Again, some of the fallout found Trooper but nothing happened. Paid investigators fell short of proof.
Summation: Recruiter of the year, often envied, sometimes accused, never convicted. Eventually, Trooper’s boss, Gene Chizik, was fired for not winning enough national championships. Auburn asked Trooper to stick around, to hold the recruiting class together during the search for a new coach. Interesting, very interesting. Gus Malzahn did not retain Trooper Taylor, but Auburn paid him for 2013 and six months of this year. He coached last season at Auburn High, where Blaise played. Sources say father and son were not a package deal at Arkansas State, just a bold hire and nifty recruiting.
Rivals primed for super-heated installment Powell hung on with a goal-line stand as time expired last season, Karns leaving Scarbro Stadium on the business end of a stinging, 19-13 defeat. The rematch is at Karns on Friday. So, as the fates would have it, is the Powell coach. After a year at the Panther helm, Tobi Kilgore left to take the head coaching job at Karns following last season. The challenge of injecting some consistency in the Beaver program was part of the draw, Kilgore said. A chance for professional advancement in terms of education sealed the deal. It all left new Powell coach John Allen, the fourth
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Phillip Fulmer hired Dave Clawson as new offensive coordinator of the Volunteers. Trooper wanted that job, and when he didn’t get it, he moved on – to Oklahoma State as I recall. Clawson failed, but insiders understood Fulmer’s logic. In a whisper, they said Trooper stood out in recruiting and sideline exuberance, marked by a
waving towel and cap worn backward so as not to interfere with chest bumps. Indeed, Taylor has a flair for the dramatic. Years ago I liked him. I think I still do. Trooper professes to believe the hand of God guides him to the right place at the right time. In 2009, that was Auburn. Soon and very soon the school reported NCAA violations related to something called the Big Cat recruiting weekend. The New York Times said Trooper Taylor was quarantined for several months. Next was the Cam Newton saga. Cam’s dad, the Rev. Cecil, and a financial
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dleton is as big a linebacker as you’ll see at any level. How will Karns account for him? Does Powell blitz with him? Do the Panthers use him in coverage? How does Karns defend Middleton if Powell throws? The spread vs. the wing-T represents a classic battle in offensive philosophy. Powell will want to hold on to the ball; Karns will want to get it and go. The Tye that binds – and decides – this one could very well be the Beaver quarterback. A slick signal caller in the spread can inflict a lot of damage. Devin Harper, a 6-4 junior, gives Tye a big receiving target of his own. Why this one intrigues: This one has to have the fan bases for both schools fired up. Karns remembers how close it was last year. The Panthers remember, too. Then their coach left. Don’t need a lot more than that.
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Trooper Taylor, one of the most colorful (and some might say controversial) coaches in college football, returns to Neyland Stadium Saturday as cornerback counselor for the Arkansas State Red Wolves. Red Wolves? For generations, that team was called Indians. Political correctness caused the change. Blaise Taylor, 5-9, 170-pound freshman defensive back, son of the coach and lovely Evi, will also arrive as a Red Wolf. I remember him as a 10-year-old playing for the Knoxville Fire. The Taylors were in town for four years. They left after the 2007 season when
man to head the Panthers in four seasons, with a lot on his plate. Basically, this one is swimming in subplots. Last season: Karns (19), Powell (5-5) Last meeting: Powell 19, Karns 13 The offenses: Allen brings the wing-T with him to Powell, and, in junior Connor Sepsi, he’s got the quarterback to run it. He’ll use backs Cody Reed and Dominique Moore to help him control the ball.
The Panthers have a receiver/linebacker, 6-foot6 junior Darel Middleton, whom Tennessee is keeping an eye on. Kilgore likes the spread offense with lots of receivers. At 5-9, junior quarterback Greg Tye is a throw-onthe-move passer, one who threw for better than 1,600 yards last season. The playmakers are running back Will Smith and wide out Joe Faulkenberry. The defenses: With the Beavers’ 3-4, linebackerfueled defense and the Panthers in the wing-T, this one could be a classic. That’s a lot of guys running into each other when Karns goes on defense. Faulkenberry is the key for the Beavers. The Panthers, who deploy in a 3-5 under Allen, use more linebackers than the Beavers to slow opponents. The spread offense working against that many mobile defenders makes for some fast, fast, really fast play. The Breakdown: Mid-
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Blake Lawson gives high fives down the sideline after an interception that led to a touchdown as the first half of the game ended.
The Halls High football field features a new scoreboard, sponsored by Grissom Heating and Air, Tindell’s, Dr. M.J. Solly and Marco’s Pizza. Play clocks in both end zones were installed thanks to Enrichment Federal Credit Union. Sponsors were honored prior to the first home game.
Chase West has been part of the Red Devil team, serving as ball boy, for three years. He looks forward to the day when he can wear a Halls High football jersey.
Matthew Welch carries in the senior class flag and gets ready for Red Devil football. Photos by R. White
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THROUGH FRIDAY, SEPT. 5 Seeking vendors for Craft Fair and Community Yard Sale to be held Saturday, Sept. 13, North Side Y, 7609 Maynardville Pike. Space: $20; tables: $5 each. Info/to register: 922-9622.
THROUGH FRIDAY, SEPT. 12 Exhibits on display at Fountain City Art Center: “A QuARTet of Visions” by Aleex Conner, J. Austin Jennings, Kay Jursik and Linda Leilani Bohanan; student exhibits feature watercolors by students of Mary Secrist and Kate McCullough. FCAC address: 213 Hotel Ave. Info: 357-2787.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 3 Networking Today North Knoxville meeting, 9 a.m., Imagination Forest, 7613 Blueberry Road. Meets each Wednesday. Info: Brian Williams, Brian_ DWilliams@mac.com. Free music lessons by Eric Holcomb, 3-5 p.m., UC Arts on Main Street in Maynardville. Donation to gallery encouraged. Continues each Wednesday. Computer Workshop: Introducing the Computer, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Preregistration required. Info/to register: 525-5431.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 4 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. Pajama-rama Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road. Info: 9476210. Vintage Fashion Show and Sale to benefit Goodwill Industries-Knoxville Inc., 6 p.m., Downtown Knoxville Hilton. Tickets: $40 each or $375 for a table of 10; must be ordered in advance. For tickets: 5888567.
Bee Friends beekeeping group meeting, 6:30 p.m., Walters State University Auditorium on Tazewell Campus. Speaker: Stephanie Tarwater, president of Blount Co Beekeepers Assoc. Topic: preparing hives for winter. Info: 617-9013. Free movie and popcorn, 11:15 a.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Movie: “Now You See Me” with Morgan Freeman and Isla Fisher. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711. AAA Driver Improvement Course, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Knoxville AAA office, 100 W. 5th Ave. Cost: members, $30; nonmembers, $35. Preregistration required. Info/to register: Kate, 862-9254, or Stephanie, 8629252. Kids Rocket Science with Miss Shelley, 10 a.m., Imagination Forest, 7613 Blueberry Road. Ages 5-12. 4-week class. Cost: $40/child; $20/sibling. Info/to preregister: 947-7789 or www.imaginationforest.com. Art with Miss Shelley, 11 a.m., Imagination Forest, 7613 Blueberry Road. Ages 5-12. 4-week class. Cost: $40/child; $20/sibling. Info/to preregister: 947-7789 or www.imaginationforest.com. Fun Science with Miss Lindsay: Electricity Fun, 4 p.m., Imagination Forest, 7613 Blueberry Road. Ages 5-15. Cost: $10/child; $5 for sibling. Info/to preregister: 947-7789 or www.imaginationforest.com. Twinkle Toes Trio with Miss Lindsay: “Happy Feet,” 5 p.m., Imagination Forest, 7613 Blueberry Road. Ages 2 1/2-5. Cost: $10/class; $40/month. . Info/to preregister: 947-7789 or www.imaginationforest.com. Mom’s Night Out Book Club: “Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch” by Sally Bedell Smith, 6:30 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.
departing from the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend. Tickets: $50 per person; includes light snacks and a cold beverage. Reservations required: 448-8838. Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main Street. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748. 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. Walk A Thon and Memorial Balloon Launch, 11 a.m., Lil’ Jo’s Barbeque, 2805 Maynardville Highway. Hosted by Senior Citizens Home Assistance Services. Live music, noon-2 p.m. Info/walking forms/ memorial balloon cards: Kim Partin, 964-5367, or Joanne Rosenbalm, 423-259-1108. Celebrity Waiter Dinner, 6:30 p.m., hosted by the American Cancer Society, 205 Main in Clinton. Info: Kelly Lenz, 457-1649 or CPTCKLENZ@aol.com. Friends Mini Used Book Sale, 1-4 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info: 525-5431.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 7 Mavis Hughes and the Joyful Sounds in concert, 6:30 p.m., North Acres Baptist Church, 5803 Millertown Pike. No charge; love offering will be taken.
MONDAY, SEPT. 8
Farm Fresh Fridays: Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown Maynardville. Info: 992-8038. Adult painting class, 6-8 p.m., Imagination Forest, 7613 Blueberry Road. Ages 13 and up. Info/to preregister: 947-7789 or www.imaginationforest.com.
American Legion meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 3875522. Deadline for craft and food vendor applications for Louie Bluie Music and Arts Festival, to be held 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Cove Lake State Park in Caryville. Info/craft vendor application: http://louiebluie.org/vendor-application/; food vendor application: http://louiebluie.org/louie-bluie-food-vendor-applic/.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, SEPT. 5-6
TUESDAY, SEPT. 9
Rummage sale, 8 a.m.-noon, Faith UMC, 1120 Dry Gap Pike. Variety of items including baked goods. Info: 688-1000. Rummage sale, 8:30 a.m., Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Highway. A little bit of everything. Children’s consignment sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday/8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Bookwalter UMC, 4218 Central Avenue Pike. Info: bookwalter-umc.org or 6893349.
Knoxville Civil War Roundtable meeting, 7 p.m., Buddy’s Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. Speaker: Dr. Earl J. Hess, local historian. Topic: “Petersburg, Battle of the Crater.” Dinner: $15 members; $17 nonmembers; lecture only: $3. RSVP by noon Monday, Sept. 8: 671-9001.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 6
Networking Today North Knoxville meeting, 9 a.m., Imagination Forest, 7613 Blueberry Road. Meets each Wednesday. Info: Brian Williams, Brian_DWilliams@mac.com.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 5
Cades Cove tour with Bill Landry, 9 a.m.,
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10
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N KNOX – 3BR/2BA bsmt rancher, great lg backyard. Needs some TLC but has great potential. Lg eat-in kit, mstr w/ full BA. Hdwd under carpet on main. Bsmt has finished 16.5x25 rm w/walk-out access & 34x28 unfinished space for stg. Carport & stg rm. $115,000 (896029)
FTN CITY – 4BR rancher w/in-ground pool. This home features additional rec rm & den/office area. Eat-in kit. Several updates including: Windows, HVAC 6yrs, roof, fresh paint & new carpet. $140,000 (883001)
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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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. $127,500 (844872)
HALLS – Residental building lot in Stonewood Hills. One of the larger lots in private cul-de-sac. Reduced! $34,000 (866279)
WEST KNOX – 5BR/4.5BA w/bonus has high-end fixtures, custom windows, granite, crown molding, hdwd flrs & more. Open floor plan w/2 mstr BRs on main. Mstr has dbl walk-in closets. Kit w/stone surrounding gas range. Bonus up would make a great theater rm. Patio w/waterfall & fire pit setting. A must see! $499,900 (899044)
FTN CITY COMMERCIAL – N Broadway, currently Best Clips Salon has 2 rental spaces on main street front & possible apartment or 2 additional spaces lower level. Main level - Space 1: 620 SF, 2 restrooms. Space 2: 430 SF, 1 restroom. $169,900 (885995)
N KNOX – Convenient location! This 3BR/2.5BA features lg fenced yard. Great floor plan w/lots of architectural design. Features: Vaulted foyer, mstr on main, formal DR & eat-in kit w/pantry. LR w/gas FP. Bonus rm up & dual zone HVAC. $224,900 (898943)
POWELL – Like new! Move-in ready! This all brick rancher features: Open eat-in kit, lg utility rm, all new flooring, updated kit w/tile back splash, lg bonus rm & great backyard. Great location close to schools, shopping & I-75. $174,900 (896959)
HALLS – All brick, 4BR/3BA home w/ beautiful view. Mstr suite w/sep tub & shower & 2nd BR w/sep BA on main, bonus rm, wet bar, play area on 2nd flr. Home features granite counters, stainless appliances, tile backsplash, 9' ceilings, hdwd flrs on main, central vacuum sys, & whole house fan. $239,900 (886607)
POWELL – Beautiful well-kept home w/ wrap-around front porch. This 3 or 4BR, 2-story features: New Bambo wood flrs, lg kit w/11.6x12.6 breakfast rm open to LR w/gas FP. Formal DR, bonus rm up could be 4th BR. Plenty of closet space. A must see. $210,000 (896516)