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The final challenge
The boys of ’99
The Halls High football boosters will host one final ALS challenge to be held Friday, Sept. 19 following the Halls/Gibbs game. The event is in memory of Buddy Tarver, four-year starter for the Red Devils and graduate of the class of 1979. He went on to play football at UT Martin and returned to Halls after graduating.
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Fear the hat Derek Dooley’s “Fear the Pants” never quite caught fire, but there’s potential for John Fugate with “Fear the Hat.” Manager of Commercial Bank in Fountain City, Fugate was appointed by County Commission to fill the term of Indya Kincannon until the November election. Three meetings.
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Forgive him I borrow this thought from my Bible: Forgive him, Father, for he knew not what he doeth. Good man Mike Hamilton wasn’t trying to crucify Tennessee football when he scheduled home-and-homes with Oregon and Oklahoma. He was undoubtedly thinking of national-spotlight intersectional games that would fill stadiums, sell lots and lots of popcorn and attract big TV for all the world to see.
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Children of light Fellowship North Knoxville Church continues to be a light to the community with a fifth Sunday outreach they call “Outside the Box.” Every fifth Sunday for more than a year, members have met at the church for a time of prayer before heading out to various schools, homes and parks to clean up, paint, lead worship or just visit with residents.
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Going global Eileen Weber knows a thing or two about foreign relations. Since 1992, the Halls resident has been a group leader for Children’s International Summer Villages.
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Pat Harris, Chris Helton, Alison Helton and Paula Love Hodge look through a scrapbook made for coach Joel Helton (by Hodge) following the 1999 season. Harris is the mother of Patrick and “Lil Kori” Harris, and Hodge was a cheerleader for the Bobcats for three years. Photo by R. White
By Betty Bean
Reception
Dec. 4, 1999 – The booster bus pulled away from the curb in front of Central High School, Tracey Fair’s resonant voice booming through the open windows. As the unofficial head parent-cheerleader, she had made it her business to keep the team encouraged and her son, linebacker Cory Robinson, on the narrow path to success. Her
Former players are invited to a reception for Joel Helton from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday in the field house prior to the game.
Justin Higgins was a senior member of the ’99 team and was called “the best two-way tackle” by Coach Kerr.
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Knox Bar salutes outgoing judges By Wendy Smith Lawyers, it seems, are slow to talk about judges, even those who are about to leave the bench. But a few brave barristers were willing to share their impressions at last week’s Knoxville Bar Association’s annual Supreme Court Dinner. City Attorney Charles Swanson was quick with his praise. He described Chancellor Daryl Fansler as “one of the most responsible judges in my experience.” Fansler always gave a fair trial without being biased beyond the facts of a case, he said. Circuit Court Judge Harold Wimberly is an excellent scholar who understands the law and enjoyed the process of applying it, Swanson said. As a former Knox County Law Director, Circuit Court Judge Dale Workman came to the bench with a broad range of experience. He also brought a sense of humanity to the job. “He empathized with the people before him more than any other judge. He did a great job,” said Swanson. Steven Lipsey, an attorney with Stone & Hinds, served on juries in Wimberly’s and Workman’s courts. Both did an excellent job, he said. “I learned a lot by sitting in the jury box. My service on the juries
New Tennessee State Supreme Court Justice Jeff Bivins greets U.S. District Court Judge Pamela Reeves at the Knoxville Bar Association’s dinner. Photo by Wendy Smith
made me very proud of the legal profession.” As a practicing creditors’ rights lawyer, Lipsey is in bankruptcy court regularly. He describes U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Richard Stair as intelligent and compassionate with “just the right temperament to handle cases for people who are experiencing financial problems.” Doug Blaze, dean of the UT College of Law, said the school was
fortunate to have Fansler as an adjunct professor, in spite of how difficult it was to schedule teaching time around his hunting schedule. “He is one of the brightest, best judges.” Attorney Anne McKinney, known for her hats and musical parodies, recalled portraying Knox County Criminal Court Judge Mary Beth Leibowitz at the East Tennessee Society of Professional Journalists’ Front Page Follies.
In spite of McKinney’s jab at the judge’s “less than vogue” wardrobe, Leibowitz happily recalls the event. “She always says, ‘She played me,’” laughed McKinney. The purpose of the Supreme Court Dinner is to honor the Tennessee Supreme Court and all members of the local judiciary. Chief Justice Sharon Lee recognized local outgoing judges and welcomed new ones. She also expressed appreciation for her retention, along with Justices Cornelia Clark and Gary Wade. The bench and bar taught a civics lesson on the independence of the judicial branch this summer, she said. She supports Amendment 2 to the Tennessee Constitution, which would empower the governor to appoint judges to any state appellate court subject to confirmation by the General Assembly. After an eight-year term, judges could serve another term if retained by voters. “With Amendment 2, Tennesseans will have a strong voice in every step of the process.” Adoption attorney Dawn Coppock, who has spent time in half of the state’s courtrooms, didn’t care to elaborate on any particular judge but offered general praise. “East Tennessee has an extremely strong trial bench. I enjoy working with them.”
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Joel Helton From page A-1 chant drifted back to those left behind on the sidewalk, growing fainter as the bus passed Joel Helton Field, bound for Nashville, where Central had earned a ticket to the Clinic Bowl to play for the Class 4-A state title. “We are the Bobcats, Mighty, Mighty Bobcats. Everywhere we go, people wanna know, who we are, so we tell them …” The team had driven over the night before to prepare for the game. They relaxed by watching movies, primarily “Remember the Titans,” about a multicultural high school team that became a band of brothers ready to take on the world. But there was no storybook finish for head coach Joel Helton’s Bobcats that year. They fell to Memphis East 20-14, despite a heroic last-minute push led by seniors Jonathan Woodard, Joe Sheadrick and Byron Clay and junior D.J. Bowman. The Boys of ’99 were crushed, but 15 years later the memories are sweet and will come into focus Friday night at Central’s home opener against Karns, which has been designated Joel Helton Night. Players Helton coached during his 26 years at Central will gather at Dan Y. Boring Stadium to honor their coach, who is battling liver cancer and was unceremoniously relieved of his coaching duties and banned from school property on nebulous, and ultimately unproven, charges in 2010. This will be Joel Helton’s homecoming. Cory Robinson (nicknamed “Big Cory” to distinguish him from “Little Kori” Harris, another Central standout), went on to become a four-year player
A photograph of players Patrick Harris, “Lil Kori” Harris and D.J. Bowman from October 1999.
Jack Kerr was the kicking coach at Central High 1997 -2006.
Former coach Jack Kerr shows off the watch commemorating the 1999 season. at the University of Mississippi. He said he’s planning to drive up from Oxford, where he is the staffing manager of a medical facility and supervises around 80 employees. He’s pretty sure he knows what he’s going to tell Helton when he
“Coach had a genuine love for each player that came through that school. He can remember what they did, what they had on that day. He loved every individual that came through that field house.”
sees him, and he hopes he can get it out without choking up: “First thing I would tell Coach is ‘I love you.’ And ‘Thank you.’ “Thank you for being a teacher who helped me succeed. It’s going to be rough, though. I want to go and see him immediately. I think about those times so often, and I think about that team of ’99. It was a special year, and I think our class will always be remembered, not only athletically, but we were so close. We had something special all around, bringing in the new millennium. It was an important year. I’m 32 now, and I tell my son about things we used to do. … He’s only in third grade, but he knows about us. “Coach had a genuine love for each player that came through that school. He can remember what they did, what they had on that
day. He loved every individual that came through that field house.” Justin Higgins, who, like Big Cory, was named AllState in 1999, recalls Helton giving him some exciting news just before the ’99 season: “My man Coach Helton told me I was going to touch the ball every play. I thought I was going to play quarterback. Next thing I know I’m playing center.” Higgins was also a wrestler and says some of his wrestling teammates were key to the ’99 football success: “We had a lot of undersized people who wrestled – Mark Mundy wrestled at 152. Matt Miller wrestled 171 and played tackle.” He said Helton was the only reason he went to Central after he and his mom moved to the Karns area to
stay with his grandparents. “He was there to open the field house for me when I got to school at 6 in the morning so I wouldn’t have to sit outside – I rode with my mom when she went to work – so I guess it was always meant for me to play at Central. He kept me busy. If you’re always busy, trouble can’t find you. That’s what I’m teaching my boys.” Four of the Boys of ’99 won’t be there: Alan Armstrong and Byron Clay Jr. were killed in traffic accidents. Raphael Satterwhite is deceased. D.J. Bowman, the funny, talented motormouth who showed up at Helton’s house for coaches’ meetings and called Helton “Dad,” was shot to death in 2003 in a brutal, execution fashion. More than 10 years later, Bowman’s death is still hard for Big Cory. “D.J. and I were real close. He used to come spend the night with me. We were in Athens about to play Georgia when I heard of his passing. We were on the bus, and I heard about what had happened. I couldn’t believe it. Coach Helton saw a lot in D.J., too. I know Coach was thinking, ‘If there was just one little thing I could have done
different.’ He just needed someone to point him in the right direction. …” Robinson has a tattoo that says “DJ RIP” Robinson and his teammates are also sad about the way Helton was treated four years ago when he was accused of menacing a girl with a stick and abusing his players. He was put on administrative leave and banned from the field house that he had built and the field that bore his name. Though the charges were never substantiated, Helton never returned to Central. “What happened to Coach is almost as tough to swallow as it is that he’s ill,” Robinson said. “I believe when he was taken from Central High School, he was never the same. Central High School was his life. He bled red and black. And to remove him from what he loved the most? I knew it was just a mess. “I came home that spring, and it wasn’t even the same field house. They’d taken a lot of our stuff down. A lot of items of achievement of different players were gone. It was tough to see.” But things have changed over the past year. When former Central High School principal Jody Goins found himself in need of a new football coach, he consulted Helton. Helton’s family says he supports Bryson Rosser, who has embraced the Bobcats’ tradition and restored team memorabilia to the field house walls. Friday night, he will welcome Joel Helton home. Meanwhile, Tracey Fair and Pat Harris (mother of Kori and Patrick Harris) were making a plan. They intend to give Coach Rosser some free advice about the importance of getting parents involved and introduce him to Big Cory, Little Kori and the Boys of ’99.
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One final challenge The Halls High football Ice Bucket Challenge. Everyone is enboosters will host one final couraged to ALS challenge to be held take the field Friday, Sept. 19 following after the the Halls/Gibbs game. game, and no buckets are needed Ruth as Rural/ White Metro will Buddy Tarver be there to spray water on all those accepting the challenge. Donations will The event is in memory be collected that night at the of Buddy Tarver, four-year game, and all proceeds will starter for the Red Devils be given to the Tennessee and graduate of the class ALS chapter. Donations are of 1979. He went on to play also accepted online at www. football at UT Martin and alsa.org. returned to Halls after graduating. ■ Sweets and suds Buddy worked at Phil in Gibbs Nichols State Farm and Last weekend the Gibbs was very active in the Halls community. He was diag- High cheerleaders hosted a nosed with ALS and lost car wash and bake sale at his battle in July 2013. The the Midway IGA, and the Buddy Tarver Halls Football team kept busy serving up scholarship was started this sweet treats and applying year, and the Halls Stadium the suds to some dirty veClub will be recognizing the hicles. The group is raising Tarver family along with the recipients of this year’s money for their homecoming candidate, Santanna scholarships. The ALS Ice Bucket Chal- Richardson, who hopes to lenge has brought awareness take home the crown on Frito this terrible disease, and day, Oct. 31. Money raised the Halls football program through the fundraising efand Rural/Metro have dedi- forts also helps support the cated this night to the cause Gibbs cheer squad through by doing a community-wide the season.
Santanna Richardson works hard for her cheer team at Gibbs High. Photos by R. White ■
Local artists featured
The Fountain City Art Center recently opened an exhibit “A QuARTet of Visions,” with paintings by Aleex Conner, J. Austin Jennings and Kay Jursik, and bone and metal sculpture by Linda Leilani Bohanan. The exhibit will run
Hailey Tuggle works the bake-sale table at a recent fundraising event for the Gibbs High cheerleaders.
through Friday, Sept. 12 and is free to the public. The Art Center is at 213 Hotel Ave., next to Fountain City Park. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second, third and fifth Saturdays. Info: 357-2787. ■
Bluegrass Festival upcoming
The annual Luttrell Bluegrass Festival will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Luttrell Park. Come for craft vendors, bounce house, shade treek pickin’, Ciderville Music, Jerry Cole, Tim Lovelace and the Darrell Webb Band. Proceeds will belefit the Luttrell Volunteer Fire Department. Come for hamburgers and a silent auction. Info: www.luttrellblue “Arcadia” painting by J. Austin Jennings on exhibit at the grassfestival.com Fountain City Art Center Photo submitted
Raising funds for Alzheimer’s Radio station Q100.3 recently hosted a benefit concert to raise funds for the Pat Summitt Foundation. The concert, featuring country music artist Randy Houser, raised $11,000 for the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Pictured at the charity concert are Q100.3 on-air personalities Krisha Newport, Danielle and Carina with artist Randy Houser and program director Mike Hammond. Photo submitted
BEAVER BROOK GOLF Pink ball winners on Sept. 2 were the team of Shirley Spignardo, Sandy Schonhoff and Loretta Young with a 59; Carol McGhee and Susie Schneider, both with 15, for low putts; Loretta Young, Carol McGhee and Susie Schneider, chip-ins; and Sherry Kelly and Shirley Spignardo, with 48, medalists. Second-place team winners were Schneider, Carol Henley and Louise Nelson with 75; third-place winners were Nina Dolin, McGhee and Susan LeCoul-
tre, 79. Sherry Kelly, Nancy Guay and Connie Sharpe were cruising toward third with a 76 until someone lost the pink ball, leading to team disqualification.
REUNIONS
preregistration necessary. Info: 704-995-5189. ■ Carter High School Class of ’57, 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Aubrey’s on Strawberry Plains Pike. Info/RSVP: Sue Boyer, 933-3077, or Peggy Wilson, 933-2608.
■ Central High Class of ’74, Sept. 12-13. Friday: tailgate 6 p.m. in the CHS parking lot; bring a picnic and lawn chairs. Football game 7:30. Saturday: reunion party 6 p.m. at Calhoun’s on the River. Cost: $40 per person. Info: 584-9469 or knoxcentralclassof74@gmail.com.
■ Halls High Classes of ’76-’80, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Red Gate Farm, 2353 Maynardville Highway. Admission: $10 ($15 couples). Food vendors will be onsite, but classmates are asked to bring their own drinks and lawn chairs. The Kincaid Band will perform. Info/RSVP: 214-7020 or hallshsreunion@gmail.com.
■ Jefferson County High Class of ’99, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20. Panther Creek State Park, Smallman Shelter. Bring your own picnic. No
■ Halls High Class of ’64 will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Shoney’s on Emory Road to socialize and eat lunch. Info: James Kuykendall.
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Distler wants all aboard KAT
Fear the hat Derek Dooley’s “Fear the Pants” never quite caught fire, but there’s potential for John Fugate with “Fear the Hat.”
Sandra Clark
Manager of Commercial Bank in Fountain City, Fugate was appointed by County Commission to fill the term of Indya Kincannon until the November election. Three meetings. He’s said he won’t run for the position, but he has strong convictions about the direction of Knox County Schools. And he often wears a hat. Five minutes into his term, he was attacked by two commissioners. Amy Broyles called his selection Black Wednesday all over again, while Sam McKenzie alluded to a shadowy “puppet master.” Broyles said her
Dawn Distler, 52, is the new CEO of Knoxville Area Transit. She took over June 1, coming from Nashville where colleagues had disrespected she was general manager of her district, but perhaps the Nashville Metro Transit. they simply disrespected Knoxville represents a step her and her choice for the up for her in terms of responjob, Rick Staples. sibility. If Staples truly is the overwhelming choice of the district, as Broyles said, let him run in November and Victor prove it. Ashe Fugate, meanwhile, just put on his hat and left the meeting. Days later, he was ambling toward the Andrew She started as a bus driver Johnson Building when he in Akron, Ohio, her home noticed a man approaching, town. She drove a bus for 10 also wearing a hat. “I was years and was a union reprefi xing to say, ‘Nice hat,’ when sentative. While she rides the he stopped and jumped on bus regularly now, including me,” Fugate recalls. meeting this writer at Panera “He said if I had come on Bread on Cumberland, she the school board to cause a owns a car and truck as well. problem or raise Cain, then She lives with her partner he hoped the business com- in an apartment off Washmunity runs me out of town. ington Pike and is looking “Who is this man?” Fu- for a house as a permanent gate wondered. He later residence. She cited the learned it was J. Laurens people who work for KAT as Tullock, president of the a strength of the Knoxville Cornerstone Foundation. system. About 300 people Fugate shook off the work for KAT, but Distler is threat, marched into the the only city employee, and board meeting and nomi- she reports directly to Mayor nated Mike McMillan as Rogero. chair. Distler says the frequency
of the bus system in Knoxville is really good with three core routes having 15-minute service and many having 30-minute service. She cited the mayor’s support of public transit. This writer first appointed Rogero to the KAT Board in 2001 when she was a private citizen. Distler, who likes to hike, says selling public transit in Knoxville is different than in larger cities. She cites customer service as key. She earned a degree in business management from the University of Phoenix in 2009. She added, “I love Knoxville and think it is a great city.” She complimented Renee Hoyos, KAT Board chair, as “great to work with.” Hoyos’ term as chair expires in a few months, and a new chair will be elected by the existing board. ■ TVA: The White House in late August announced appointments for two of the three vacancies on the TVA Board. They are Virginia “Gina” Lodge of Nashville and Ron Walters of Memphis to replace Bill Sansom of Knoxville and Barbara Haskew of Chattanooga, whose terms expired in May. They continue on the board until the end of this year.
Helton was early McIntyre victim Friday night will be Joel Helton Night at Central High School’s first home football game. It will be Helton’s first official return to Central since November 2010, when he was yanked out of the Roy Acuff Fieldhouse and banned from the school where he had taught and coached football for 26 years. The initial charge was that he had “intimidated” a girl with a stick and was announced via press release from Superintendent James McIntyre (a deviation from McIntyre’s standard operating procedure).
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The following Monday morning, more than 200 students staged a demonstration on the street across from school property, chanting, “Bring him back!” Shortly thereafter, the “investigation” widened, spawning reports that Helton had hit his football players and kept an unsanc-
tioned stash of money to spend as he pleased. Student athletes told the Shopper-News they were being pressured to say they’d been hit. Old allegations once deemed too petty to bother with were dredged up and recirculated. McIntyre announced that Helton would never coach in Knox County again. Weeks stretched into months, and finally Helton was reinstated as a teacher and sent to Farragut. In the end, no wrongdoing was found. During this time, the
mother of the girl whom Helton had allegedly intimidated contacted the Shopper-News and gave a lengthy interview, saying that her daughter had never been in fear of Helton and had never said she was. “It was a personality conflict. Nothing more,” the mother said. She said her daughter had suffered threats of death and bodily harm as a result of the way Knox County Schools handled the situation, and that if the Paul Kelley Academy had not been available to her,
It’s curling time in Tennessee Last week, the public affairs specialist for Knox County Schools announced that some members of the Board of Education might attend Bearden High School’s upcoming “Learn to Curl” session. This was a surprising announcement for several reasons. First, with few exceptions, since public schools business is de facto “public” in nature, doesn’t this person deserve a more logical job title? “Information specialist” may be less elegant, but to the eternally skeptical East Tennessean, “public
Larry Van Guilder
affairs specialist” suggests that somewhere within the labyrinthian school hierarchy lurks a “private affairs specialist” denying us information we have a right to know, like why an employee who hasn’t worked in two years continues to get paid, or where Superintendent McIntyre purchases his ties.
Also, as a child of the South, I assumed a person learned to curl at schools run by Ross the Boss. Google to the rescue, where I discovered that curling is a sport enjoyed by thousands, some of whom aren’t even Canadians. You might think of it as shuffleboard on ice, or ice hockey’s great-great-grandfather. Instead of a puck, curlers use a stone, and hockey sticks are replaced by non-lethal brooms. Curling is not only an Olympic sport, it’s famed for its displays of good sportsmanship. For example, the winning
team traditionally buys the losers a round of drinks after the game. Alcohol consumption is frowned upon at school board meetings, but the winning side could offer RC Cola and Moon Pies in keeping with local customs. Curlers also apologize for making a lucky shot, and they call their own fouls. Those traditions might be a hard sell for board members raised on Big Orange football, where the ball often takes improbable bounces, landing, for example, in the lap of Lane Kiffin or Derek Dooley (unlucky bounce), or crumpling
Lodge’s husband is a former Democratic state party chair. W h a t went unreported in all the publicity on these two persons was the third vacancy on the board, once held Dawn Distler by Neil McBride of Oak Ridge, whose term expired in May 2013. It is still vacant. In other words, the oldest vacancy is still unfilled, which shows the disinterest from the White House in filling the position. McBride, who has worked diligently to reclaim his old seat, has encountered a cold wind from Washington. He voted for a Republican to chair TVA, a negative with the White House. Former U.S. Rep. Lincoln Davis tried to get the appointment, but he is now a lobbyist, and the Obama White House bars lobbyists from presidential nominations. Billy Stair of Knoxville has been mentioned, too, and is a possibility. It will be the lame-duck November Senate session before the two nominees will be considered for confirma-
tion, or they may go over to 2015, especially if the GOP wins control of the Senate. The board will be down to six members then. Whiteside: Judge Scott Green has set Sept. 15 for the Troy Whiteside trial. If you recall, this is about a homicide that occurred almost six years ago and was transferred to the DA in Greene County. Perhaps some progress will occur on this coming to a conclusion. It is a sad commentary on the judicial system that this has not gone to trial or been dismissed in over six years. Most media have ignored this situation. ■ Debate: GOP state Senate nominee Rick Briggs has agreed to one debate (date and site not determined) with Democrat Cheri Siler. Siler wants more. Briggs had a fundraiser in Nashville last week sponsored by Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey and GOP senators that raised $65,000, according to Bonnie Brezina, his campaign manager. A Knoxville fundraiser with Gov. Haslam is set for Oct. 3. Debates between District 13 state Rep. Gloria Johnson and challenger Eddie Smith have not been set at this time.
she would not have graduated from high school. “Her complaint was that she had a personal problem with Coach Helton, and she just wanted out of that class. She said, ‘Mommy, I just want to get out of there so I can graduate.’ All we asked was that she be put on Central’s Odyssey program so she could be given credit for doing work via computer,” the mother said. “She said, ‘I don’t think I’m going to get along with him, but I don’t want any problems. Let me do this.’” The mother said her daughter was pressured by central office administrators who kept asking the same questions over and
over again, as though they hoped to get answers more to their liking by repetition. “I just think for whatever reason they had already decided that they wanted to go in a different direction than Joel Helton, and they used my daughter to get there,” she said. Joel Helton was an early victim of a system that proclaims its support for “community schools” but has a pattern of disrupting communities by removing strong leaders from the schools they serve. And nobody from the system whose slogan is “Excellence for every child” ever apologized to the girl they used to get Joel Helton.
Steve Spurrier’s visor (lucky bounce). And calling your own fouls? UT receiver: “Mr. Referee, please hand me the mic so I can apologize to my opponents and the fans for that lucky catch. Anyway, I pushed my defender illegally, so you must flag me for offensive pass interference. I should also mention that I’m serving RC Cola and Moon Pies after the game.” Or: Superintendent McIntyre: “I want to apologize for all the dissension and confusion I’ve sown in the community by using words like obfuscating to explain that I’ve been obfuscating. Some football player cleaned the shelves of RC
Cola, so I’ll be serving Yoohoo and Moon Pies.” Can’t see those scenarios coming about. Besides, with the departure of the athletic Indya Kincannon from the school board, the pickings for a curling team are slim. Instead of spending time learning the subtleties of curling, board members might concentrate on more urgent matters. They might start by pushing for a change in the law that ties school funding to the whim of County Commission. Tennessee is one of only 11 states that deny school boards authority to set tax rates. If voters wanted board members schooled in curling they would have imported Canadians, eh?
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Adelia Armstrong Lutz: Early Knoxville artist (1859-1931)
HISTORY AND MYSTERIES | Dr. Jim Tumblin 1890 must have been a very busy year for the Baumann Brothers Architects as they were supervising construction of two mansions in opposite ends of Knox County at the same time: Parkview, the Col. James C. Crawford mansion in Fountain City, and Westwood, the John and Adelia Armstrong Lutz mansion on Kingston Pike. In addition, they had contracts for the Borches Block on Gay Street and for the Lenoir City Land Company office. Westwood has recently experienced extensive restoration, and its second floor has become the headquarters for Knox Heritage thanks to a generous challenge grant from Lindsay Young’s Aslan Foundation. One of the so-called “Three Sisters” on Kingston Pike, it joins Crescent Bend (Federal-style) and Bleak House (Italianate–style) in representing the principal architectural styles of the 19th entury. Drury P. Armstrong (1799-1856), his son Robert H. Armstrong (18251896) and Robert’s daughter, Ann Adelia Armstrong Lutz, built the three homes in 1834, 1858 and 1890 respectively. Drury Armstrong’s original Crescent Bend farm, named for the majestic bend in the Tennessee River that it overlooks, started with 600 acres of land on the north side of the river, and within a few years he acquired another 300 acres on the south side.
In a highlight of the social events of 1886, John E. Lutz (1854-1920) and Adelia Armstrong were married on Feb. 10 at the Second Presbyterian Church. The land on which Westwood was built was a wedding gift from her parents. John Edwin Lutz had been raised in Rogersville but was already prominent in business in Knoxville as senior partner of the J.E. Lutz and Co. shoe and hat store. He later would become president of a general insurance company by the same name with offices on Gay Street. The young couple lived at Bleak House for a time while Adelia worked with the Baumann Brothers on the plans for Westwood, the unique 10-room Queen Anne Victorian-style home they would occupy in 1890. Adelia Armstrong was born to Robert Houston and Louise Franklin Armstrong on June 25, 1859, at the home of her Franklin grandparents in Jefferson County, Tenn. She attended the East Tennessee Female Institute, where she was a classmate of philanthropist Mary Boyce Temple. Then she attended two finishing schools, Miss Pegram’s Southern Home School in Baltimore and Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Va., where she majored in art. To add to her art education, she enrolled at the prestigious Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D.C., and later at the Pennsylva-
Westwood (1890). This Baumann Brothers-designed, 10-room mansion was the last of the “Three Sisters” to be built on Drury P. Armstrong’s extensive acreage on Kingston Pike. Photo submitted nia Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia. After touring France and other parts of Europe, she returned to Knoxville and taught art at her studio in the Kern Building on Market Square. She was involved with the Knoxville Art Club (1899-1902) and the Nicholson Art League (1906-1925). Her association with others in the art league such as Eleanor Swan Audigier, Catherine Wiley, Lloyd Branson, Joseph Knaffl, George Barber and Hugh Tyler kept her intense interest in art alive. Her painting, “Motherless,” depicting two orphaned girls, was exhibited at Nashville’s Tennessee Centennial Exposition in 1897 and then at St. Mary’s Hospital until 1992. Lutz and several other Nicholson Art League members exhibited at the Richmond Art Club exposition in 1902. She helped organize the art displays at Knoxville’s Appalachian Expositions in 1910 and 1911 and was on the executive board of the Art Department of the National Conservation Exposition in 1913. Westwood was designed to provide an ideal working environment for the talented artist. A spacious librarystudio on the eastern side of the house closely resembles a cathedral with its domed skylight. However, she never enjoyed painting there with its often too bright
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Adelia Armstrong Lutz. Her natural talent and early art education enabled Adelia Lutz to become one of the area’s most famous artists. Knox County Two Centuries Photograph Project, McClung Historical Collection
lighting. Over the years that room became her library and the gallery for display of her still-life, landscape and portrait paintings. She then painted and taught her students in the cheerful breakfast room, which had more favorable northern light. Many of her portraits featured her beautiful daughter, Louise, and her favorite flower, hollyhock, was a frequent still-life subject. A few paintings were historically inspired. Many of her works are in the collections of the Knoxville Museum of Art, the East Tennessee History Center and the Tennessee State Museum.
Since its dedication and ribbon-cutting in April, the historic Westwood Mansion has been open to the public two days a week. Westwood joins Crescent Bend and Bleak House, the other two museum houses built by Drury P. Armstrong and his family on Kingston Pike. Known as the “Three Sisters,” all have been beautifully restored. It is noted for the unique artist’s studio built with a cathedral ceiling and massive skylight for artist Adelia Armstrong Lutz. It also features a grand staircase with ornate pediments, many elegant Atkin mantels and its serpentine brick privacy wall. Westwood at 3425 Kingston Pike is open for tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Free parking is available adjoining the house at the Laurel Church of Christ. Info: 523-8008.
She continued to paint throughout her life while managing a great house and garden, participating in frequent religious and social events, serving on various commissions and raising her active family. A lifetime member of Second Presbyterian Church, Adelia Armstrong Lutz passed away at age 72 on Nov. 17, 1931, at Westwood. After services at her home, conducted by Dr. Clifford Barbour, she was interred at New Gray Cemetery but was later reinterred at Highland Memorial Cemetery. She D.) Holloway and Edwin R. was survived by her chil- Lutz, and three grandchildren, Louise (Mrs. Victor dren.
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Knoxville delegates, with their leader Eileen Weber (second from right,) don the hats given to them by their Austrian friends at their welcome party in Vienna this past summer. Photo by Ines Pamperl
CISV Interchange delegates enjoy dressing in period costumes at Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria, this past July. The boys in green jacket and black costume are Austrian; all others are from Knoxville. Photo by Eileen Weber
A global citizen Eileen Weber knows a cultural friendship, coopthing or two about foreign eration and understanding,” relations. according to the website. Seven types of “learning by doing programs” are offered, beginning with the “Village” program for 11-year-olds and continuing up the spectrum through “Mosaic,” Carol which includes all ages. Shane “The focus of CISV is on children and education of young people,” says Weber, “but the adults who volunteer Since 1992, the Halls get just as much out of the resident has been a group programs, sometimes more.” leader for Children’s InterHer own CISV advennational Summer Villages. ture started in 1992 when A global organization she was teaching music founded in 1950, CISV is at Jefferson Junior High dedicated to “building inter- (now Middle) School in Oak
Ridge. She spotted an announcement on the faculty lounge bulletin board: An adult leader was needed to guide 10 local youth delegates in an exchange program with Germany. For a month. All expenses paid. “To be honest, if it hadn’t been pitched as free travel, I wouldn’t have given it a second glance!” laughs Weber. She missed the deadline for Germany but was asked if she’d consider Québec. Though initially disappointed, she now says – four exchange programs and 22 years later – that the Québec trip has actually been the most “foreign” one in
terms of language. “None of the Canadian parents spoke English, and it was a real challenge for my 12- and 13-year-old delegates to be in French-speaking families for two weeks!” Soon she was eager to do one of the longer interchanges – hosting travelers in her home one summer for four weeks and then in turn visiting the same people in their country a year later for four weeks. She applied for and was selected as leader for the delegation to Italy. While there, she recalls taking a few hours off before a farewell party to relax by the Adriatic Sea. “On the beach was a lady who was a cousin of a friend, to whom I had been introduced. She spoke no English. I spoke no Italian other than a tiny stash of words learned over the past four weeks. But within minutes we were ‘chatting’ animatedly about our families, our husbands’
jobs, our kids, etc. We had a full-fledged conversation and discovered many things in common, each knowing only a few words in the other’s language and relying on gestures – and lots of laughs – to communicate. “I still remember how thrilling it was to connect with her and to discover how similar we were in spite of our different nationalities and languages.” Weber eventually became chair of CISV’s International Interchange Committee and led her final training session in Portugal in 2013. Her birthday fell on the last day of the session. As she entered the room she was “quite surprised to find all my participants already in their seats, waiting for me. Then they all began to sing ‘Happy Birthday,’ each in their own language, and with several different tunes. It was a cacophony of the most heart-warming sort and a most memorable
birthday celebration!” Weber’s current job as the Education and Community Partnerships assistant for the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra keeps her on her toes. She handles a wide variety of administrative tasks including scheduling various events, and says she enjoys the “warm, friendly people” she works with, admitting, “I thought there would be more divas.” Reflecting upon her time with CISV, she says, “My own personal growth as a global citizen has been my biggest takeaway from CISV. I have friends all over the world; I’ve stayed in their homes, and many have visited me here in Knoxville.” And as for the many kids she’s shepherded around the globe, Weber states, “It’s been very rewarding to play a small part in what have been life-changing experiences for them.” Send story suggestions to news@ ShopperNewsNow.com.
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September song So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up. So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all, and especially for those of the family of faith. (Galatians 6:9-10 NRSV) Autumn is the eternal corrective. It is ripeness and color and a time of maturity; but it is also breadth, and depth, and distance. (Hal Borland)
Children from Fellowship North Knoxville sing for residents at Northgate Terrace. Pictured are Levi, Natali and Irelan Fender; Lola Clayman; Mattie Jane and Abby Thomas; Paige and Noah Van Horn; Amelia Thomas; and Pearl Clayman. Photos by Cindy Taylor
Children of light By Cindy Taylor Fellowship North Knoxville Church continues to be a light to the community with a fifth Sunday outreach they call “Outside the Box.”
Fellowship North Knoxville co-pastor Stephen Van Horn opens with scripture before “Outside the Box.”
Every fifth Sunday for more than a year, members have met at the church for a time of prayer before heading out to various schools, homes and parks to clean up, paint, lead worship or just visit with residents. “We are called to be children of light,” said co-pastor Stephen Van Horn. “We can encourage one another as well as outsiders to show Je- Ryan and Amanda Fenyves and Brian George work in the yard of a North Knox resident. sus as the true light.” Groups spent time Aug. 31 at KARM, Central High Hoekstra. “Those we meet of new paint, repairs and School, Northwest Middle are most likely not attend- clean-up around the park School, Northgate Terrace ing church. It allows for a thanks to the church. Fellowship North and homes of community unique experience for us residents who needed help to serve and for others to Knoxville is at 3203 see service provided by the Tazewell Pike. Info: www. in some way. “What I enjoy about Out- church from a different per- north.fellowshipknox.org or 214-6688. side the Box is that it helps spective.” Fountain City Park has Reach Cindy Taylor at ctaylorsn@gmail. us meet needs outside the com. church,” said member Keely often been the recipient
Nate Thomas and Uriah, Ezekiel and Elijah Huff pull pine straw off the trailer to prep for work at Central High School.
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. ■ Dante Church of God will be distributing Boxes of Blessings (food) 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, or until boxes are gone. Anyone who would like to receive a box of blessings is invited.
Classes/meetings ■ Powell Church hosts Recovery 6 p.m. each Tuesday at 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 free recovery plan focuses on individuals and families who are struggling with addiction. Info: www.recoveryatpowell. com or 938-2741.
■ Shepherd of the Hills Baptist Church will host a Beth Moore simulcast Saturday, Sept. 13, at 400 E. Beaver Creek Drive. Free admission. To register: www.sothbchurch.org. Info: 484-4066.
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Baptist Church, 9711 Norris Freeway, 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. Everyone is welcome. ■ Glenwood Baptist Church of
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As a boy growing up, I loved to watch the television show “Gilligan’s Island.” But as much as I g liked this show, one thing kept nagging at me and d wouldn’t allow me to fullyy enjoy it. I couldn’t under-stand how the professor could make washing machines, generators, rather elaborate huts, batteries for their radio and a host of other complex gadgets, but he couldn’t fi x that little hole in the S.S. Minnow! That just serves to remind me of how we sometimes readily agree to
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Powell, 7212 Central Avenue Pike, holding Homecoming during morning worship service Sunday, Sept. 21, followed by a potluck lunch. Celebrating 124 years. All friends and former members invited. No evening service. Info: 938-2611. ■ Church of God of Knoxville, 5912 Thorngrove Pike, Annual Camp Meeting, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday through Friday, Sept. 21-26. Info: 748-5403.
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, 210-3661or
I love autumn, and, at the same time, I dread it. I love autumn’s cooler mornings, the blue skies, the air so clear it sparkles, the first rustle of the turning leaves. I dread autumn’s memories – loss and death and grief. In our journeys around the sun, we always come back to this place. It is predictable, which is comforting, I suppose, but it is also inevitable, unavoidable. There is no way I can say, “No, thank you. I am going to skip autumn this year. Ditto for winter. I am going straight from summer to spring.” Can’t be done. Maybe it is age that has made the difference in my attitude. It is clear that I am in the autumn of my life. Even with a roster of sturdy, long-lived ancestors and my own good health, I know that I have fewer days ahead of me than behind me. I remember past autumns, first days of school, new friends, football games, baked apples by a fire. Those scenes are as fresh in my mind as yesterday. (Don’t, however, ask me what I had for breakfast today!) Perhaps the good news – and the bad! – is that no season lasts. Autumn comes in all its splendor and then is gone, replaced by winter. Winter gives way to spring (albeit, sometimes reluctantly!), and spring turns into summer. Then, there comes another autumn. Are autumns cumulative? Do the fallen leaves pile up somewhere until we drown in them? Well, certainly our days are cumulative, and finite. That is part of autumn’s message, too. So, I bask in autumn’s glory and appreciate her gifts. I revel in the sight of
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“my” mountain, as I watch the bright colors begin to climb its slopes. I study the woodpile, calculating how many potential fires are there. I give thanks for the starry nights and for the fact that I live in an area not flooded with artificial light, and for the full moon (which in September the Native Americans would call the Corn Moon). It is the words of the Apostle Paul, however, that haunt me today: “Let us work for the good of all … .” How many of us are actually doing that? We may work for ourselves, for our families, for our friends, for our community. But do we work for the good of all? What would that look like? Is that a deed or an attitude? Does that influence what we do, what we say, what we give? And what will be our harvest? What will we reap? What will we have to store up as autumn ends and winter sets in? (You realize, I hope, that we are not talking about the seasons of the calendar anymore: Now we are considering the days of our lives!) It is my prayer for myself, for you, for our country, and for our world that our harvest may be rich and plentiful, and that we will share it with those less fortunate. “Breadth and depth and distance” is how Borland described autumn. May we be like autumn, and may our faith be broad and deep and eternal.
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Averie Leathers, Grace Latham, Scott Bacon and Alvarez Hammond help kick off the official school coupon book season. Bacon has been the Coupon Book Commander for Knox County Schools for 24 and 1/2 years. Photos by R. White Abbi Johnson and Alexis Robinson help thank the major coupon book sponsors during the kickoff celebration at BrickeyMcCloud.
The coupon book commander You might call Scott Bacon the Coupon Book Commander. He’s been part of the very successful school coupon book program with Knox County for over 24 years. Bacon first became familiar with the coupon books while on the corporate side (with Roddy Coca-Cola) during the first year they were launched. He then became supervisor of business partnerships with Knox County Schools and saw the school coupon books in a whole new light. He calls the coupon book campaign one of the best parts of his job and enjoys seeing students participate in something that directly benefits their school. “The program is successful because principals and teachers get on board and make
Willie (aka Larry Israel) kicked off the celebration in camouflaged style.
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the event fun for students.” Through all of the kickoff events Bacon has attended, he has heard principals make promises to students if they will reach the school’s sales goal. “I’ve seen principals kiss pigs, get slimed, get dunked in water tanks and more. I remember when Bobby Gratz shaved his head when he was at Halls Middle. The time Wendy Newton zip lined from the roof of Corryton Elementary was fun. When she transferred to Fountain City Elementary the next year she promised
her students she would ‘fly’ from the roof top and the look on her face when she saw the difference in the roof height was priceless.” Each school keeps $8 of the $10 cost per book, thanks to the in-house work done through Knox County. Bacon and his team began work on the upcoming book in February, gathering and organizing information from more than 260 merchants, including 26 new ones. The book includes 354 coupons, totally more than $10,000 in savings. For
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the last several years, more than 154,000 books have been sold in the two and 1/2 week campaign. Every school in Knox County sells the books, so individuals don’t have to go far to find a great deal. Books will be available now through Monday, Sept. 22. Following this campaign, Bacon will hang up his (camo) hat and retire in November from Knox County Schools. Where will he go? Not very far as he has plans to work with neighboring schools and share his knowledge on fundraising. ■
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Knox County Schools officially kicked off school coupon book season with a celebration at BrickeyMcCloud Elementary. The theme for the event involved
ducks, camo, bandanas and long beards. The school recognized the top 11 sellers from last year, cheering them on as they ran in to the gym to pump up the crowd. Bryce Olinger sold 172 books and was not only Brickey-McCloud’s top seller, but was also the top seller at the elementary school level. Dressed in American flag headbands and long brown
beards, students helped thank the major sponsors of the coupon books with banners, a plaque and other items. Since 1988, students have sold over 3 million books, raising $29,000,000 for Knox County Schools. Students will be out selling books through Monday, Sept. 22 in hopes of raising close to $1.4 million dollars for schools.
SCHOOL NOTE CHS cheerleaders to host garage sale The Central High School cheerleaders will host a garage sale to help raise funds for the squad. The sale will be held 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19 and Saturday, Sept. 20, 6753 Fantasia Rd. in Sterchi Hills Subdivision.
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Robotics: ‘acts of madness and magic’
Halls High junior McKenna Snyder spent part of her summer working in Oak Ridge as part of an advanced manufacturing internship. During her internship, McKenna was able to use a computer numeric machine that designed a prosthetic hand for a boy in Ohio. She was also able to see a prototype hip helmet designed for a man who lost his legs that will provide cushioning when he skydives. After graduation, she wants to work in the engineering field, and her par-
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quizzes that help provide informative reading practices. Librarian Mary Ann Taylor was also on hand at the open house and shared how students come to the library every seventh school day and are able to take AR tests, select reading material and learn library skills. Taylor works with the classroom teachers on their curriculum and works with students in the upper grades to learn how to research material and become independent learners.
Brickey-McCloud library hosted an open house and parents were able to learn a little more of what goes on inside. Tim Stewart was on hand and discussed the Accelerated Reading (AR) program with the group. “Through AR, a student’s reading level is determined, and then personalized reading practice ticipation in the program goals are set.” Children will was a great stepping stone make time to read and take for her. McKenna also participates in the Halls High robotics team where she serves as project manager. McKenna enjoys the high ■ Wednesday, Sept. 10: 9 a.m., flu shots; 10 a.m., bingo, hand energy of the robotics team & foot; 12:30 p.m. bridge; 1 p.m. rook, SAIL exercise; 2:30 p.m., and affectionately calls their memoir group. work “acts of madness and ■ Thursday, Sept. 11: 10 a.m. line dance, pinochle, quilting; 11 a.m. magic.” Attending competiexercise; 1 p.m. ballroom dance class. tion with the robotics team ■ Friday, Sept. 12: 8:30 a.m. rook tournament; 10 a.m. euchre; 11 is one of her favorite parts of a.m. SAIL exercise; 12:30 p.m. Mexican train dominoes. the team. “It’s great meeting other teams at competition. ■ Monday, Sept. 15: 10 a.m., Halls Crossroads Women’s League, Tai Chi, pinochle, bridge, hand & foot; 11:30 a.m., advanced Tai Chi; 1 Our team has to work top.m., rook; SAIL exercise. gether to develop strategies, ■ Tuesday, Sept. 16: 10 a.m. canasta; 11 a.m. exercise; 12:30 p.m. and competitions aren’t just Mexican train dominoes; 1 p.m. memoir group; 1:30 p.m. hand & going against other schools foot; 2 p.m., movie time with “Gambit” (PG-13). but competing against our■ Info: 922-0416. selves.”
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Halls High players of the week for the game against Union County include Jonah Cook and Blake Lawson. The Red Devils defeated the Patriots 35-33 in a heated matchup. Cook and Lawson had their names on the Marco’s Pizza marquee and received great items from the sponsor.
MILESTONES Hagy completes Air Assault School
Matthew T. Hagy, an Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadet at East Tennessee State University, has graduated from the U.S. Army Air Assault School and earned the honor of wearing the Air Assault Badge. The 10-day course of instruction focuses on combat assault operations involving hands-on, performance-oriented Army warfare operations associated with helicopters. Hagy, a 2011 graduate of Gibbs High School, is the son of Sandra M. Hagy of Corryton and grandson of Harry B. Wease of Jonesborough, Tenn.
Engagement Rodgers, Marler to wed Jennifer Ann Rodgers and Joseph Samuel Marler will be married May 30, 2015, at Castleton Farms. The bride is the daughter of Bryan and Deborah Rodgers. She is a 2008 graduate of Farragut High and 2012 graduate of UT and is employed by DMG Bluegill. The groom is the son of Jerry and Donna Moss, of Knoxville, and Allen and Kimberly Marler, of Morristown. He is a 2009
graduate of Halls High and a 2013 graduate of Austin Peay State University, where he is currently pursuing his Master of Communications degree.
Birthdays Gracie Gregory will celebrate her ninth birthday Monday, Sept. 15. Parents are Michelle and Rob Gregory. She has a younger brother, Chase. Grandparents are Bob and Gloria Gregory and Pat Sisson. Gracie is a student at Brickey-McCloud Elementary School. Birthday boy Joseph E. Stafford turned six on Sept. 8. Parents are the Rev. Charles and Geraldine Stafford. Grandparents are the Rev. Jimmy and Margret Collins. Godparents are Brad and Lina Sweat and godgrandparents are Jane and Cory Frame and Karen and Ed Watson.
CBI raises funds for Cerebral Palsy Center
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The Cerebral Palsy Center is the beneficiary of Community Based Instruction’s inaugural Corn Hole Tournament held July 24. The tournament raised $2,025, which will help the Center provide services to people with disabilities. At the presentation are: Nicole Hudson, Marinda Thomas, Lea Bradley and Dean Vance of CBI; CPC clients Tim Smith and Keli Dahl; CPC board president Matt Webster; and CPC executive director Bob Sexton. Photo submitted
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The Smoke Pit hosted a re-opening celebration featuring free hot dogs grilled by Reuben Stansberry (pictured), giveaways and a drawing for a television. The Smoke Pit moved a few doors down from its old location in the Ingles shopping center and now has a smoking lounge and a wide-open space to feature the largest humidor in the Southeast. The Smoke Pit is at 7334 Norris Freeway. Info: 922-0951. Photo by R. White Smoke Pit owners Carolyn Stansberry and Kim Conner pose with Paul “Red” Powell, center, winner of the grand prize drawing. Photo submitted
Not enough hours in the day She’s everywhere! She must be related to the Energizer Bunny. Most South and East Knoxvillians I talk to for any length of time mention her. This week, I decided it was time to catch up with this amazing woman.
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“Life is not a matter of holding good cards, but of playing a poor hand well.” Sharon Davis grew up – Robert Louis Stevenson in South Knoxville, where she attended Young High School. Thirty years ago, she moved to East KnoxMcCoy recognized for volunteer hours ville, where she lives on the AARP Services Inc., a for-profit subsidiary of Holston River. Her strong AARP, has recognized Blake McCoy for his more than feelings and ties to both 50 hours of volunteer service. He not only serves on communities are evident. the John T. O’Connor Center advisory board but also Davis says, “It is a pleasure volunteers and supports numerous senior citizen orto give back to the comganizations in Knoxville and the surrounding counmunities that have been so ties. McCoy is the founder and CEO of Independent good to me.” Insurance Consultants, an independent insurance Davis describes herself firm that assists senior citizens with their insurance as a Realtor, a neighborhood and financial needs. advocate, a South Knoxville
Sharon Davis spends time giving back to South and East Knoxville. Photos by Nancy Whittaker property investor and a lover of home projects. She has been with Hammontree Real Estate for 20-plus years, and she specializes in residential listings in South and East Knoxville. In addition, she and her husband own rental property in South Knoxville. Community involvement is what Davis loves. I met her when the East Towne Business and Professional Association was first forming. Davis and City Council-
State Farm agent Mike Davis shares his enthusiasm for the growth around the East Towne area with members of the ETABPA. man Nick Della Volpe saw a need for an organization where merchants, retailers, employees, property owners and neighborhood associations in the East Towne corridor area could come together. They knew there would be strength in numbers. The success of the group proves both Davis and Della Volpe are in tune with the needs of their community. Davis has also been involved with Town Hall East for almost 20 years. She is extremely proud of the cleanup and development of the area next to the Burlington Library. Davis says Thomas “Tank” Strickland Park was a cooperative effort of state, city, county and environmental agencies. She says the way the parcel looked was not representative of the area. It is now a “sweet little park” that the neighborhood enjoys. Davis also serves on the board for the South Knoxville Alliance. Their current project, Second Saturday South, is a new event that will be held next on Sept. 13 at Ijams Nature Center. No surprise, Davis will be working at this event. Davis also says she had the
honor of just completing eight years of service on the board of Freedom Christian Academy. Davis’ passion in her “free time” is her flower garden. She was given four hosta plants to “get started.” She now has over 200 plants. She also loves to walk out her door and down to her pontoon boat to float on the Holston River. Whether she is at work, volunteering or enjoying herself at home, she gives 100 percent.
East Towne area booming State Farm agent Mike Davis was the main speaker at the East Towne Area Business and Professional Association meeting on Sept. 3. Davis has owned his Millertown Pike agency for the past seven years. He previously worked for State Farm in their claims department. Davis shared his enthusiasm concerning the growth and development in the East Towne area. He described himself as a “cheerleader” for the area and added he has a strong vision for the future. Davis said the business owners have benefited from the current growth. However, he feels the next decade’s growth will be even more amazing. Breakfast sponsor was Megan Murphy-Boutwell, an independent sales director with Mary Kay Cosmetics. Different ways to shop were shared – especially how employers and husbands look like “heroes” with her help. She can be reached at 313-6399. New ETABPA president Justin Sterling invites everyone to attend the next meeting at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, at New Harvest Park Community Center.
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Real estate market trends slower By Sherry Witt After a very good performance in July, the local real estate market experienced a slight dow nturn in August. The last full month Sherry Witt of summer produced 922 property transfers in Knox County, well short of the 1,065 recorded in July. In 2013, the county saw 950 parcels change hands during August. The total value of prop-
erty sold was also down by some $75 million from July’s $292 million. In August, $217.2 million worth of real property was transferred in Knox County. That is about $45 million short of last August’s output. Coming off a two-month surge, mortgage lending also experienced a slowdown in August with just over $275 million loaned, compared to $347 million in July. The August total was far below the figure of $403 million borrowed in mortgages and refinances during August 2013. The most notable land transaction of the month
was the sale of a medical facility at 10810 Parkside Drive in the Turkey Creek complex, for $23,250,000. The largest mortgage loan recorded was an assumption agreement involving the same parcel on Parkside Drive in the amount of $13.2 million. I would be remiss if I did not tell each of you how much I appreciate the opportunity to serve another term as your Register of Deeds. It is indeed a privilege to continue doing the job I love in such a great community as Knox County. Thank you, and God bless!
NORTH BIZ NOTES â– Fountain City BPA meeting, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, Central Baptist Church. Lunch: $10. Speaker: Mike Kitchens with Smoky Mountain Service Dogs. RSVP: info@fountaincitybusiness. com. â– Halls BPA membership meeting, noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, Beaver Brook Country Club. â– Fountain City BPA, Christmas After Hours, 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, Commercial Bank.
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North Knoxville Rotary members are not just a bunch of older white guys who work in Fountain City, although that is the business base. Last week three new members introduced themselves. Two had found the club through Facebook. Nathan French wears earrings and a T-shirt. He runs a printing company in Catskill, N.Y., working via the Internet from his home in Maryville. He and his wife moved here in July to be near his aging parents. Her parents live in North Carolina, and the couple seem to be settling in. Joining Rotary is a way to “reach out of ourselves French and into the community,� he says. French served six years in the U.S. Navy and maintains contact with colleagues by selling military and tactical equipment online. What three words describe him? He says “Christian, patriot and entrepreneur.� Ellen Davis is an accountant with Brown, Brown and Associates who just moved to Pigeon Forge. She grew up in Michigan with self-employed parents who taught her to work hard from an early age. She’s managed a mobile home parts department and worked as a hair stylist for seven years before practicing accountancy. Davis “Make it happen� is her life motto. She contacted several organizations about membership and said North
Knoxville Rotary was the one that called back. Jeremy Cook, a senior vice president of Pinnacle Bank, grew up in Middlesboro, Ky. He will manage the Pinnacle branch now under construction on Emory Road at Dry Gap Pike. His three descriptors are: “Family, friendship and fun.� Cook said he likes Rotary because of its national Cook project to end polio and also because of Jerry Griffey, veteran member of the North Knox club. Cook and his wife have two daughters, and he’s active with the Boy Scouts Chehote District. “I do not wear brown shorts and red socks,� he said. “I raise money for them.� Free Flu Shot Saturday: Rotary volunteers will help with the event 8 a.m. to noon (while supplies last) Sept. 27 at six locations: Austin-East, Carter, Farragut, Halls and West high schools and South-Doyle Middle School. Donations will be accepted with proceeds to benefit the Empty Stocking Fund. Golf Tournament: David Dooley is coordinating the 2014 North Knoxville Rotary Golf Tournament to benefit the Cerebral Palsy Housing Corporation. The tournament will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at Three Ridges Golf Course. Entry fee is $100 ($400/team) and individuals will be paired. Hole sponsorships are $100. Major sponsors are Pop’s Wine & Liquor, Tindell’s, Pilot, Tennova Healthcare, C.L. Butcher Insurance, Fountain City Finance Company, Freight Management Systems and Phyllis and Ely Driver.
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Smithee honored for service By Cindy Taylor Dollar General employee Troy Smithee has been honored with the company’s 2014 Serving Others Award. Smithee has made the drive from his home in Sevierville to manage the Dollar General Market at 1350 East Emory Road for more than nine years. Six years ago he organized an event to benefit Susan G. Komen. He says the award is not about
him but about the organization he wants to serve. “The fundraiser has grown every year. I have a lot of people behind me and lots of support,� said Smithee. “I am honored to receive this award, but the focus needs to be on the organization. We have raised more than $55,000 for Susan G. Komen so far.� Smithee received the award in a special ceremony
to further recognize his volunteer work. Dollar General presented a $2,500 donation to Susan G. Komen on his behalf. Dollar General’s mission is serving others, and the Serving Others Award is presented to employees who live out this mission every day, both at work and in their personal lives. Seven employees were honored with the award this year.
Dr. Hartline achieves milestone
The Chow Hall opens on East Emory Road Jerry Brice cooks up fries for an order at The Chow Hall. David Brice, owner, is a 1985 graduate of Halls High School and graduated culinary school in Cincinnati. Brice features freshly madeto-order items including burgers, hot dogs, smoked sausage, salads, wraps, pulled pork, nachos, chili cheese fries and more. Brice’s father, Jerry, is a U.S. Navy veteran, and the restaurant proudly honors and supports all veterans. Hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Call in orders at 985-2893. Catering is available. The Chow Hall is at 5700 E. Emory Road on the way to Gibbs. Photo by R. White
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Brickey-McCloud hosts B&P breakfast Halls Business and Professional Association held its monthly breakfast club gathering at Brickey-McCloud Elementary last week. Principal Robbie Norman, pictured with attorney Jim Bell, opened the doors of the school so community members could see what they are about and be proud of the school. That morning Bell was the guest on WBES, the school’s news broadcast, as part of career week. Photo by R. White
‘Center of Excellence’ in women’s health surgery The American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery (AIMIS) recently named Physicians Regional Medical Center a Center of Excellence in Women’s Health Surgery. The distinction recognizes the health system’s continued commitment to offer women the latest minimally invasive procedures, including robotic-assisted hysterectomies. Pictured are Joe Lee, assistant chief nursing executive; Suzanne Beauregard, chief nursing executive; Dr. Marcella Greene, general surgeon; Dr. Bob Barnett, medical director of AIMIS Center of Excellence program; Charlene Minefield, surgical clinical leader; and Dr. Lowell McCauley, obstetrician/gynecologist. Photo submitted
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A picture perfect hip replacement! As a film editor for television and films for nearly 25 years, Gian Ganziano of Knoxville, 46, knows his way around digital special effects. Ganziano is currently the lead editor on the television show “South Park,” plus he has edited the digital special effects for movies like “Titanic,” “Batman Forever,” “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines” and many others. He commutes to Los Angeles for work, but he and his family call Knoxville home. Recently, Ganziano was the recipient of “special effects” technology performed in real life at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He had a direct anterior hip replacement with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Paul Yau. “Both my parents have had both hips replaced, so I think it’s something genetic. I have a lot of arthritis in my hips. I used to do a lot of hiking, but noticed over the last couple of years I wasn’t able to get out and do as much movement
as I was used to, and the pain was getting worse,” said Ganziano. Ganziano said he wanted to use this summer and his few months of downtime to get his right hip replaced. “My general doctor recommended Dr. Yau’s practice, and I got online and looked at the reviews. He had some really good words written about him, and I set up an appointment,” said Ganziano. What Ganziano learned at that appointment is that for about 95 percent of his hip replacement patients, Dr. Yau uses the “anterior” approach, which means he makes an incision in the front (anterior) part of the hip instead of the side or rear. Entering via this route, Yau can separate the muscles and tendons instead of cutting through them to install the new hip joint. This, in turn, means a quicker recovery (see accompanying article) and fewer complications. Ganziano stayed just one night
at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center for his hip replacement. “Fort Sanders was phenomenal,” he said. “The nurses were great and attentive. The whole staff, from nurses to the physical therapy staff, was great. It’s one of the best hospital experiences I’ve ever had. It was clean. It was a pleasant experience from the time I checked in.” Just hours after surgery, Ganziano was up and walking around the hospital. After three weeks of recovery and physical therapy, he is now back to work in Los Angeles. “I’ve compressed six weeks of recovery into three,” said Ganziano. “I’m up and walking and I have no pain whatsoever. If things go the way we’re thinking they will, I’ll come back in December and do the left hip, but we’ll see.” For more information on the Joint Center at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, call 673-FORT or visit our website at www.fsregional.com.
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Your hips support almost all of the weight of your upper body. Excess weight may wear down your hip cartilage and cause the bones to rub together. This action may destroy healthy bone tissue.
If you are 60 or older, you may be at risk for a hip fracture. As your body ages, the strength and density of your bones may deteriorate. This may leave you vulnerable to fractures because weak bones may break easily. In addition to bone deterioration, advanced age often brings vision and balance problems as well as other issues that make you more likely to fall.
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■ If you have previously had a broken hip, you are at a much greater risk for another hip break.
Direct anterior hip replacement
A new approach with great results Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is among only 15 percent of U.S. hospitals with the staff and facilities available to perform the latest approach in hip replacement surgery, called “Direct Anterior Hip Replacement.” In this procedure, the surgeon goes through the front (anterior) portion of the hip instead of the side or back. This allows the surgery to separate important muscles and tendons instead of cutting through them to position a new hip joint implant. “When I first started doing hip replacement surgery this way, I thought it was just another option to access the joint, but people have done amazingly well with this approach,” said Dr. Paul Yau, an or-
thopedic surgeon with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. “With traditional hip replacements, we have to cut muscles or tendons, which prolongs the recovery process and may require limitations on hip motion,” Dr. Paul Yau said Yau. “It is common to hear patients being told not to bend at the hip more than 90 degrees, squat, reach to the floor or cross your legs after hip replacement because it would
risk a dislocation. “With the anterior approach, none of these typical ligaments are cut, which means all of these common activities are safe immediately after surgery,” Yau explained. The anterior approach does require a specialized surgical table and intraoperative X-rays. “The specialized table allows for safe leg placement not possible with a traditional surgical table,” said Yau. “This unique table improves access to the hip joint and permits the use of intraoperative X-rays to ensure accurate implant position. “Traditionally, leg length discrepancies are a well-known complication after total hip replacement. The use of live, real-time
imaging during surgery allows the surgeon to make both legs balanced and symmetric in length,” he said. “This means the implant will last longer. I no longer say you have to be a certain age to get a hip replacement.” With the anterior approach, the patient should expect usually one or two nights in the hospital. “Some people even go home the same day,” said Yau. “People recover so much faster it’s unbelievable.” Yau said he began doing the anterior surgery routinely about a year ago and uses it today for about 95 percent of his hip replacement and repair surgeries. “It does require special facilities and a trained staff, which we have
at Fort Sanders. There are a lot of moving parts to the surgery and they all need to be coordinated or you’ll have problems,” he said. Studies have backed up Yau’s opinion of anterior hip replacement. “You know how progress tends to happen in increments?” he asked. “I want to say this is a giant leap instead of an incremental one in orthopedic surgery. I haven’t seen anything this dramatically improve people’s outcome from surgery, ever.”
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Where no football team has gone before: Fulton travels to Farragut on astronomical scoring pace
Upcoming Friday Austin-East vs. Sweetwater Bearden at Morristown East Christian Academy of Knoxville vs. Webb Carter: Open Central vs. Karns Farragut vs. Fulton Grace Academy at McMinn Central Gibbs vs. Clinton Halls at Oak Ridge Hardin Valley Academy vs. SouthDoyle Knoxville Catholic: Open Powell: Open West at Asheville, N.C.
Fulton led the state in scoring while rolling unbeaten to the Class 3A state championship last season. For an encore, the goal appears to be to lead the cosmos. With better than 80 points in each of its first two games, Fulton enters Friday’s visit to Farragut averaging a state-best 74.3 points per game. The Falcons calmed down a little bit with a 56-6 win at rival Austin-East last week. The compelling aspect of a pace well ahead of last season’s state-record 57.5 points per outing is Fulton posted the wins over Powell (83-3) and Bearden (84-0) with second- and thirdteam players doing a lot of the scoring and a running
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clock for much of the game. That says depth, meaning the Falcons could keep this up for quite a while. Farragut is no cupcake. The Class 6A Admirals tasted victory for the first time this season with a win at Lenoir City last week. Winning has a way of righting the ship, and, after last year, Farragut is motivated. Last season: Fulton (15-0), Farragut (6-5) Last meeting: 2013 – Fulton 55, Farragut 13.
The offenses: The Falcons run a little bit of everything. Depends on the opponent. The Admirals run the more physical spread option. The defenses: Fulton 3-4, Farragut 33 stack The Breakdown: There aren’t many teams with a 6-foot, 275-pound All-State fullback. There are fewer still with one who can run like Fulton’s D.J. Campbell. He also plays linebacker. The Falcons lost quite a bit from last year’s scoreboard busters. With wideout K.J. Roper, quarterback Adam Diggs, receiver Kentel Williams, Campbell and the cast of thousands Fulton’s depth would suggest, looks like they’ll make do this season.
Farragut has a giantsized offensive line. Nathan Gilliam highlights a front five with more than enough heft to move a defense around. Tanner Thomas, a junior, ran for better than 1,500 yards and 12 touchdowns a year ago. Keeping the ball away from the Fulton offense as much as possible is wise course of action. Why this one intrigues: Farragut will provide incontrovertible evidence of whether what Fulton is doing to scoreboards across the state is legitimate. It’s hard to believe the Falcons, or any team, for that matter, can continue to score like that. Or can they?
Catch a match!
McKinley Snyder and Taylor Moon wait for the referee’s signal to check in/out of the game. My knowledge of volleyball consisted of this: once a team hits the ball three times without it going over the net, possession goes to the opposing team. After watching the Halls High team go up against Powell last week, I know slightly more, thanks to a 7-year veteran volleyball parent from Powell. The one thing I did learn is that volleyball is an intense sport, and if you can catch a match, I recommend it. – R. White
Madison Smith sets the ball up for teammate Micah DePetro. Lauren White sends the ball over the net during Halls’ volleyball win over Powell.
Katelyn Cantrell leaps to the net for a block.
Amanda Runge-Gold serves the ball for the Red Devils dur- Emily Tampas helps her team defeat Powell during a recent ing a recent match at Powell. Photos by R. White volleyball match.
Forgive him, Father I borrow this thought from my Bible: Forgive him, Father, for he knew not what he doeth.
and lots of popcorn and attract big TV for all the world to see. Even with 20-20 foresight, the former athletic director couldn’t have known the Volunteers would jump the track, hit the skids and Marvin slide down to four consecutive losing seasons. Nothing West like that had ever happened. Tennessee was one of the biggest names in the game, top Good man Mike Hamil- 10 in total victories. It says so ton wasn’t trying to crucify right here in the Vault. No way could Mike surTennessee football when he scheduled home-and-homes mise what was to come, that with Oregon and Oklahoma. by the time it was time to He was undoubtedly think- play, Tennessee would no ing of national-spotlight longer belong in big games. Even in decline, the Vols intersectional games that would fill stadiums, sell lots didn’t surrender. They brave-
ly lined up to honor contracts. The first game against Oregon, Sept. 11, 2010, provided the first clue that Derek Dooley might not get it. Tennessee jumped ahead 13-3. Lightning and rain blowing sideways delayed the other action for an hour. The Ducks rallied before intermission. Dooley said the Vols were a little deflated at halftime “because we screwed up those last three minutes.” They didn’t do very well in the second half. Oregon ended up with 45 consecutive points. UT fans, about to miss a bedtime snack and the late news, went early to the exits. Dooley said he was
disappointed that his team stopped competing. The coach spoke of “bad adversity” in the third quarter and how his team didn’t handle it. “Then we couldn’t do anything right. We didn’t tackle well. We didn’t cover kicks. We didn’t run the ball. When you do that and you play a good team, you get embarrassed. And that’s what happened.” Neyland Stadium and 102,035 fans got the undivided attention of Oregon coach Chip Kelly: “That’s an unbelievable environment to play in. I mean, this place is impressive!” Second in this mismatched series was Sept. 14 of last season. Eugene, Ore., is an interesting place to visit. There are things to see
and hear. The city is beautiful. There is a focus on the arts and liberal politics. It is a hub of track and field. Nike was born there. Alas, there were football lessons on the agenda. Oregon wasn’t much like previous UT foes Austin Peay and Western Kentucky. Tennessee got the first touchdown. Oregon got the next 59 points and sent in the subs. No kidding, if it wasn’t awful, it could have been. The winners scored touchdowns on seven consecutive possessions. The losing margin was 45. You must go back to 1910 to find something worse. Oregon fans taunted visitors with chants of “S E C! S E C!” The next stop in this adventure is upon us, in Norman, 20 miles south of Okla-
homa City. It is a historic place. The Sooners are the prime attraction. They once won 47 consecutive football games. That little streak remains the world record. This Oklahoma team is not THAT good – unless you believe Alabama apologists. They have not fully recovered from dropping the Sugar Bowl past. They recall Trevor Knight completing 32 of 44 for 348 and four touchdowns. The Crimson Tide does not wish that on any SEC brother, even Tennessee. Maybe it won’t happen. Perhaps the Vols are better than I think. By next year, when Oklahoma returns the visit, let us hope Tennessee will be really ready. (Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com)
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for all Byy LLibby B ib bby M Morgan organ Allen Beeler is surrounded by hundreds of chrysanthemum plants, but hardly any blooms. “That’s how you want to buy mums, before they bloom. If you go buy a mum that’s in full bloom, you’ll have a pretty plant for about two weeks, and that’s it. “I hardly ever get to see my things bloom. These mums will have a great display of flowers for a much longer period. And some of the varieties I have will, with the right care, come back next year. “Genetics have changed to where mums are bred for color and bloom size, not for return. Plant breeders want people to buy them again every year. “Everybody thinks you stick ’em in the ground, and they come back automatically the next year. That’s not true anymore. “When they do come back, they’ll bloom in July, but you don’t want to let them. My rule of thumb is to keep them trimmed back to four inches until July, then let them grow for fall bloom.”
Allen Beeler in the midst of mounds of mums at Little Valley Nursery and Landscaping. Photo by Libby Morgan
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Beeler is readying tiny pansy plants to plant in four weeks. He has violas and panolas, variations of the common pansy. “Many varieties will bloom through the winter unless we have unusually low temps like last year. Pansies come in lots of colors and forms. Breeding of pansies has given us varieties that bloom all the way to May. When you think of bang for the buck, you can put pansies in in September, and they could keep being showy until late summer. “There are lots of great growers up this way. Tater Valley Nursery, Brian White’s Nursery, Holden Nursery in Mascot, the Riddles at Seven Springs and more. I hope we can band together and let people in the Knoxville area know that it’s worth the trip to come and buy from us.” Beeler’s plants are selling quickly, and he plans to bring them to the farmers markets in the next few weeks, until he sells out. Find Little Valley Nursery at 1704 Little Valley Road in Maynardville. Hours are evenings and weekends, but call first, 865-258-9926.
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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; watercolors by students of Mary Secrist and Kate McCullough. 213 Hotel Ave. Info: 357-2787.
THROUGH FRIDAY, SEPT. 19 Bake sales and craft vendors needed for Luttrell Bluegrass Festival and Cruise In, to be held 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, Luttrell Community Park. Vendor registration form: Mayme, 992-0870 or maymejodys@aol.com. Free event. No registration fee for car show. Car show info: Lee Carver, 606-335-5165 or lee.carver67@yahoo.com.
MONDAYS THROUGH SEPT. 29 Quilting classes and needle tatting classes, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Hobby Lobby classroom, 6580 Clinton Highway. Cost: $24 for 3-hour quilting class; $20 for 2.5-hour tatting class. Info: Monica Schmidt, 406-3971, myquiltplace.com/profile/monicaschmidt.
THROUGH TUESDAY, SEPT. 30 Featured artists at Parkside Open Door Gallery, Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave., are Fountain City artist Adam Rowe and Karen Ferency of Sequoyah Hills. Rowe will be showing his laser-cut cards and Ferency creates wheel-thrown pottery. Info/hours: 357-7624 or 357-2787.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10 Networking Today North Knox meeting, 9 a.m., Imagination Forest, 7613 Blueberry Road. Meets each Wednesday. Info: 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 Workshops: Word 2007 Basics, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Requires “Introducing the Computer” or equivalent skills. Info/to register: 525-5431. Western Day!, Elmcroft of Halls, 7521 Andersonville Pike. Part of National Assisted Living Week. Activities: 10 a.m., Line Dancing with Barbara Cannon; 1:30 p.m., accoustical guitar by Robert Ferguson in Heartland Village; corn-hole tournament play-off; Western photo booth; horseshoes on the lawn. Info: 925-2668.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 11 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. Fall festival, 4-6 p.m., Morning Pointe, 7700 Dannaher Drive. Classic car show, food, entertainment, bounce house for kids. All free; public invited. Info: 6865771 or www.morningpointe.com. Living with Diabetes: Putting the Pieces Together, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Hero’s Breakfast Honoring 9-11, 7:30-9:3- a.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Breakfast served to all current and retired law enforcement and fire department members. Info: 3298892, TTY: 711. Pawpalooza!, Elmcroft of Halls, 7521 Andersonville Pike. Win a spot for your pet in our 2015 Pet Calendar. Calendar sale proceeds benefit Alzheimer’s research. Info: Marcy, 925-2668. Free movie and popcorn, 11:15 a.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Movie: “Grudge Match” with Robert De Niro, Sylvester Stallone. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711. Queen for a Day/Spa Day Take Me Away Luncheon, 10:45 a.m., Buddy’s Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. Complimentary child care by reservation only. Cost: $12 inclusive. Info/reservations: 315-8182 or knoxvillechristianwomen@gmail.com. First Lutheran Church 55 Alive group meeting, noon, 1207 N. Broadway. Luncheon: $8; reservation required. Speaker: Edie Wadsworth. Public invited. Info/reservation: 524-0366. Heiskell seniors meeting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Heiskell Community Center, 9420 Heiskell Road. Walgreens flu clinic (bring insurance info); BBQ lunch; signup sheet for Sept. 25 Bingo Marathon. Bring dessert and a friend. Info: Janice White, 548-0326.
THURSDAYS, SEPT, 11, 18, 25, OCT, 2 ACT-UP: Adult Acting and Theatre Classes, 6-8 p.m., Broadway Academy of Performing Arts, 706 N. Broadway St. Ages 16 and up. Fee: $35 or $15 for individual class. Covers acting basics, movement/stage
combat and auditioning techniques. Info: 546-4280 or carolyn@tennesseestage.com.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 12 Farm Fresh Fridays: Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown Maynardville. Info: 992-8038. Free movie in Luttrell Park: “The SandLot,” shown at dusk. Bring chairs/blankets. Canceled if rain. Halls Has Talent!, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Elmcroft of Halls, 7521 Andersonville Pike. Enter the talent show to win prizes. Info: Susie, 925-2668. Knit or crochet hats for the homeless, 12:301:45 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. All supplies and patterns provided. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, SEPT. 12-13 “Days of the Pioneer” Antique Show, Museum of Appalachia, Civil War and Revolutionary War reenactors, historic demonstrations, mountain music. Info: 494-7680 or www.museumofappalachia.org.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 13 Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., Main Street, Maynardville. Singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748. Hogskin History Day, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Narrow Ridge, 1936 Liberty Hill Road, Washburn. Admission/ parking free. Info: Mitzi, 497-3603, community@ narrowridge.org. Craft Fair and Community Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., North Side Y, 7609 Maynardville Pike. Rain or shine. Many vendors. Money raised from space rental will benefit the Y’s Annual Campaign for scholarships, community outreach, youth programs. Info: 922-9622. Rummage sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Greenway Baptist Church, 2809 Addison Drive. Info: 687-5369.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 14 Sunday Night Concert Series at Historic Cherokee Caverns, 8524 Oak Ridge Highway. Features live Bluegrass and Country Music, Food Trucks and tours of the cave. Shows: 5 and 7 p.m. Tickets: adults, $10; children 12 and under, free. Info/tickets: www. cherokeecaverns.com.
MONDAY, SEPT. 15 Coffee, Donuts, and a Movie: “Captain Phillips,” 10:45 a.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Rated PG-13, 133 min. Info: 525-5431. Family Movie Night: “Rio 2,” 5:30 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info: 525-5431.
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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)
POWELL – Plenty of room to roam! This all brick bsmt rancher sits on corner lot & has 3BR/3BA, formal LR, den off kit w/FP, great screened porch, rec rm down w/FP, office down w/full BA & laundry. Gar is heated & cooled. $184,900 (899093)
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HALLS – Peaceful retreat! Custom 4+BR w/pond view features: 17' ceilings foyer & fam rm, mstr suite on main w/FP. Gourmet kit w/butler’s pantry. Bonus rm up w/office & full BA access. Plenty of stg. 3-car attached gar w/220 wiring. $799,900 (891206)
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. $169,900 (894536)
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)
FTN CITY – Great 2-Story, 3BR/2.5BA w/ bonus rm. Features: 3-car gar, formal LR/office, DR, fam rm w/FP, bonus rm up w/wet bar, mstr suite w/sitting area & FP, great backyard backs up to wooded area. $299,900 (885241)
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)
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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 crawl space for stg. Updates include: HVAC gas & water heater. Washer & dryer to remain. $175,000 (891028)
NW KNOX – One-of-a-kind! All brick 4BR/3BA sits on 2.93 acres. Featuring: Sep living down w/1BR/1BA, full kit & living area. Wrap-around decking, det 24x24 gar. Hdwd under carpet. Updates: New carpet & vinyl. New roof. Underground utilities. $225,000 (889738)
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)