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Show of force as KUB enforces tree trimming policy

Miracle Maker Adrian Burnett Elementary principal Kathy Duggan has been appointed principal of New Haven Elementary School. She looks forward and reflects with Jake Mabe.

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New principals

Tom Brown has been named principal at Gibbs High School. Brown is currently the principal at Holston Middle, a position he has held since 2000. He joined Knox County Schools as a high school special education teacher in 1987.

Angie Harrod has been named principal at Adrian Burnett Elementary.

Harrod is currently the principal at Mount Olive Elementary School. She entered administration in 2005 as an administrative assistant and later an assistant principal at Brickey-McCloud Elementary School.

Lynn Hill has been named principal at the Kelley Volunteer Academy.

He entered administration in 1999 as an assistant principal at Bearden High School and has served as the Gibbs High School principal since 2008.

Ashley Jessie has been named principal at Holston Middle School, where she is currently an assistant principal, a position she has held since 2010.

Mike Toth is the new assistant principal at Halls High School. He previously served as an assistant principal at Karns High School for three years.

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Tree advocate Larry Silverstein stands in front of the neighborhood after a KUB pruning.

By Betty Bean It got hot early on the day the KUB crews showed up to prune Mary Langdon’s trees.

By 8:08 there were four bucket trucks, two SUVs, one pickup truck, one sheriff’s cruiser, one motorcycle cop, a KUB public relations manager and KUB security consultant George Prosser (a retired TVA inspector general and FBI agent) sweating out the muggy morning in front of Langdon’s Regency Heights home.

Fifteen minutes later, two more sheriff’s cruisers arrived, along with additional SUVs, a half dozen more bucket trucks, treetrimming crews, electrical workers and a couple of foresters. Another deputy came, and left, bringing the number of deputies there to protect the workers from Landon to four.

It was difficult to count

White pines after the pruning Photos by Betty Bean

the total number of public employees deployed to the Halls home of Langdon – a retiree who doesn’t tell her age, but does own up to weighing 95 pounds and having “two adorable granddaughters” – but To page A-2

Connecting across generations Varnell is new pastor at St. Paul

By Libby Morgan Quite possibly the Rev. Sarah Varnell is the first woman lead pastor in Fountain City. And, at 30, she’s probably the youngest.

She is certainly the only one ever who has just had a baby.

Within a week back in March, Varnell had her first child, Grace, and found out the Methodist Conference had assigned her to be the lead pastor at St. Paul United Methodist Church on Garden Drive.

She and her family have settled into the parsonage, and her first service at St. Paul was June 30.

Varnell has been serving as an associate pastor at Church Street UMC downtown since 2008, essentially doing everything a lead pastor does, plus leading the young adults there, helping with the Stephen Ministry and holding a Wednesday service.

Three Methodist pastors meet for a confab in Fountain City: Amy Aycock, new Fountain City UMC associate pastor; Melissa Smith, who recently left that position to become a lead pastor in Cleveland, Tenn.; and the new pastor of St. Paul UMC, Sarah Varnell. Photo by Libby Morgan She was schooled at Emory & Sarah’s husband, Daniel, is Henry in southwest Virginia and doing a lot of daytime daddy duty went to Duke for her master’s in for baby Grace until he starts back divinity. next month teaching chorus and

algebra at Knoxville Catholic High.

“My family and I have been very warmly welcomed by the congregation at St. Paul,” says Varnell. “It’s such a warm, friendly, neighborly place. A church like this is a place where those who want to find friends and to be wanted come.

“I see wonderful potential here and it truly feels like we are living in the kingdom of God at St. Paul and in Fountain City.

“I’m looking forward to meeting the family of pastors in Fountain City, especially through the Ministry Center at Central Baptist, where we can work with everyone across the community.”

Church member Jamie Rowe says, “We are a small church, but we do our best to help out with supporting the Ministry Center.

I’m pleasantly surprised with all we get done. We have been able to To page A-2

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Show of force

“What we disagreed on was other tall branches on the white pine trees located closest to the golf course.

These branches were not cut the last time, either because it was determined that they were so small and of sufficient distance away from the lines, or because the cutters could not reach them. Either way, they remained in place and have not ever caused a problem. There has been very little growth of these small branches in the past three years and they do not pose any threat to the lines. KUB’s legal authority is limited to doing what is “reasonable and necessary to maintain the easement (or right-of-way).”

On June 26, Newcombe rejected Silverstein’s proposal, reminding him of KUB’s responsibility to ensure safe, reliable electrical service. He told Silverstein and Langdon that KUB would make “an exception” to the standard minimum 25-foot clearance and would avoid removing the trees

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there appeared to be at least three dozen.

They were there until noon, whacking not only Langdon’s trees, but also those in neighboring yards and on the golf course.

Langdon is an avid gardener whose yard is full of flowers and flowering shrubs. Her home backs up to Beaver Brook golf course, and a row of white pines shields her backyard from errant golf balls – she has buckets of them in her basement garage that she gives away to golfer friends, and says she has picked thousands out of her yard over the years.

Langdon is friendly and has a ready smile, except for this morning. She doesn’t allow KUB employees and contractors on her property. They access their work zone through the next-door neighbor’s yard and the golf course, setting out orange cones under the strings of

primary distribution and high voltage transmission lines above.

The trees were planted before Langdon bought her home, and there is general agreement that they are too tall to have been planted under the power lines. This is her third encounter with KUB tree-pruning crews, and she can point out two pines that died as a result of clumsy trimming in 2010.

Mary Langdon talks to KUB forester Nick Bridgeman.

Attorney Larry Silverstein, the most vocal critic of KUB’s tree pruning policies, was there too. He served on a 2010 tree panel that studied the utility’s practices and policies. He helped Langdon negotiate with the utility over the impending tree pruning, and participated in two meetings to discuss alternative plans.

Here’s what he said in a June 23 letter to Dennis Newcombe, KUB’s vegetation management consumer advocate: Golf balls in Mary Langdon’s garage Photos by Betty Bean

Connecting across

From page A-1 send quite a few mosquito nets to the No More Malaria program, and our members are very active in delivering Mobile Meals.

“We love Sarah, and we feel infused with youth and energy. She represents our future.”

In sharing her path to becoming a pastor, Varnell says she always knew this is what she wanted to do and was called to do. Growing up, she says she wanted to be at church whenever the doors were open.

As the eldest child in her family, she would line up

St. Paul UMC at 4004 Garden Drive invites the community to a reception for Daniel and Sarah Varnell and their baby, Grace, noon – 2 p.m. Sunday, July 21, to welcome the Rev. Sarah Varnell as the new church pastor. Photo by Sullivan Photography

her younger siblings and hold “services” until the rest of them drifted away to play something else.

“I have always loved the church. I find a connection across the generations at church, and when we recite and sing, I can hear the voices of those who have passed joining in with us.

“Church is the only place where we gather with a community of all ages, from our babies all the way through to our elderly.”

St. Paul welcomes everyone to a reception for the Varnells at the church noon – 2 p.m. Sunday, July 21, and for the Movie on the Lawn 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, with free hot dogs, chips, popcorn and kids’ activities.

entirely. He also said that Langdon was not interested in the alternatives of tree removal and replacement or private pruning or third party mediation (with customer cost-sharing).

Lateral pruning was the method KUB officials had decided to employ “to remove the limbs growing toward the electric lines will result in approximately 15 to 20 feet of clearance.”

KUB forester Liz Hanna said she and the crews were there because the trees were growing so close to the lines that it was unsafe.

After the crews left, Langdon’s trees were considerably shorter than they’d been earlier in the day, and maple trees next door and on the golf course were left without tops. She said she didn’t appreciate the massive show of force.

“I think KUB is using threats and intimidation to send a message that it’s useless to oppose them,” Langdon said.

VBS NOTES ■ Heavenly View Baptist Church, 6624 Collins Lane, 7-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 15-19. Everyone welcome.

■ Valley View Baptist Church, 3521 Old Valley View Drive, 6:308:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 15-19. Pre-K through middle school. Games, crafts, food, Bible lessons and more. Info: 523-0062 or www.vvbcknox.com.

■ Powell Presbyterian Church, 2910 W. Emory Road, 9 a.m.-noon, Monday through Friday, July 15-19, Pre-K to 5th grade. Theme: “Discovery Canyon.” Info: www.powellpcusa.org or 247-9208.

■ Texas Valley Baptist Church, 7100 Texas Valley Road, 6-8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 15-19. Classes for all ages. Bible stories, crafts, games, food, plus carnival on Friday.

■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway. Theme: “Dive In.” For grades K-5. Times: 6:15-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 19; 9-11:30 a.m., followed by a hot dog lunch, Saturday, July 20; 10-11 a.m. Sunday, July 21. Info: Kristin Stanley, 247-7424 or stanley721@hotmail.com.

■ The Church at Sterchi Hills, 904 Dry Gap Pike, Theme: “Kingdom Chronicles” for K through 8th grade. Registration/kickoff: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 21. Classes: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 22-26. Children’s meal will be served 5:45 p.m. during the week. Register online: www.sterchichurch.com. Info: 281-8717.

■ Millers Chapel UMC will join with Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Mission, 6-8 p.m., Monday through Friday, July 22-26.

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Tennova gains cent to West Hills with hopes of building a new medical center to replace Physician’s Regional Medical Center, the former St. Mary’s.

Attorney John King, representing Tennova, said his clients would abide by the MPC staff recommendation to rezone only the land north of the creek which bisects the property. After meeting with residents four times, he said, Tennova revised its plans and will move both the emergency room and the helipad to the east of the property, away from West Hills.

Attorney John Neal, who lives nearby, said hospitals “gobble up the neighborhoods in which they sit,� and he cited Fort Sanders as a “perfect example.�

Daniel Kimbro, R.B. Morris and Greg Horne play tribute to Levon Helm at the Relix Variety Theatre last Thursday night before the Tennova “accepts the Knoxville premiere of “Ain’t in it for my Health,� a documentary about Helm’s 2007 comeback recording, “Dirt Farmer.� Helm was staff recommendation for the lead singer and drummer for The Band. He died in 2012. Photo by Jake Mabe today, but not forever,� Neal said.

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‘Ain’t in it for my health’

If you love rock and roll music, you eventually find your way to Levon Helm and The Band.

Jake Mabe MY TWO CENTS I arrived fairly late in the game, thanks to my age, “The Big Chill� and “The Last Waltz,� the Martin Scorsese-directed 1978 film of The Band’s final concert, widely considered the greatest rock and roll documentary ever put to celluloid.

Fountain City artist Charles Williams tells me he watches the latter at least once a year.

It soothes the soul, he says.

The Band recorded some of the most well-known tunes of the rock era (“Up on Cripple Creek,� “The Weight,� “The Night They Drove Ol’ Dixie Down�) in

their short-lived time together. If the name Levon rings a bell even if The Band doesn’t, perhaps you’ve heard “Levon,� the Elton John/Bernie Taupin song named in Helm’s honor.

And Levon could have been, should have been, almost was, yet another rock and roll tragedy. One member of The Band, Richard Manuel, committed suicide in 1986. Another, Rick Danko, died of heart failure at age 56.

Too many drugs, too many songs, too much hard living.

And, by the late 1990s, Helm had hit rock bottom, too. He was broke. He was diagnosed with throat cancer. He hadn’t recorded anything in years.

But unlike so many other rockers, Helm found redemption. His twilight triumph is movingly portrayed in director Jacob Hatley’s documentary “Ain’t in it for my Health.� The movie made its Knoxville debut last Thursday night at a WDVX-sponsored event at

the Relix Variety Theatre.

Helm sought treatment for his cancer. His raspy whisper improved to a voice that was, in his words, “almost 80 percent normal.�

He began recording again with his daughter Amy and producer/musician Larry Campbell. The result was “Dirt Farmer,� a 2007 smash hit that won a Grammy Š Award.

The guy who had begun to hold concerts (called “The Midnight Ramble�) at his Woodstock, N.Y. home four years earlier just to pay the mortgage and medical bills had found his voice. And, perhaps more poignantly, he had found some peace.

Helm recorded two more albums (winning another Grammy Š) before passing away, of complications from throat cancer, last year.

It’s all captured in Hatley’s film, the title of which comes from a comment Helm made to fellow band mate Ronnie Robertson in the mid-70s,

who wanted to about “the health of The Band� just before the group split.

Helm’s response? “I’m a (expletive) musician. I ain’t in it for my health.â€? â–

Halls High dress code

Halls High School principal Mark Duff reports that the school will enforce the following dress code for the 2013-2014 school year: Guidelines: Belts are suggested. Pants must be worn above the hips with no sagging. Shorts and skirts must be within 3 inches from the knees.

The following are prohibited during school hours: Sophies and/or their equivalent, hats (for either sex), athletic shorts (Nike, etc.), Chubbies, bandanas, bare midrifs, tank tops or shoulder straps without a covering garment, exposed cleavage.

Youth soccer camp GOP picnic Con Hunley will headline entertainment for the countywide Republican picnic at Fountain City Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20. Also, Judge Tim Irwin and the Chillbillies will entertain.

The free event is hosted by the Halls Republican Club and will include games and lunch from Buddy’s Bar-B-Q for $10 with a discounted rate for those younger than 12. More than 20 elected officials have confirmed attendance, along with several Con Hunley candidates for local office. Info: Jacob Swisher, 200-0422, or Bob Crye, 806-2361.

Coaches and players on the Powell girls soccer team are sponsoring a camp for students in grades K-5 from 9 a.m. until noon July 22-24 at Powell Middle School. Cost is $50.

Led by coaches Mark Smith and Chris Thorson, the camp will focus on building individual player skills in dribbling, passing and shooting. Campers will be matched with coaches and several local high school players who will lead them through age-appropriate activities and game.

To register, contact Mark Smith at mark.smith2@ knoxschools.org or (423) 736-1021; or Chris Thorson at chris.thorson@knoxschools.org or 414-7926.

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From page A-1 nova’s plans for the old St. Mary’s. Melanie Robinson, Tennova’s director of business development, said the company will not leave a blight in the Oak Hill neighborhood and will ensure “a level of primary medical care there,� possibly a walkin clinic.

Former city council member Barbara Pelot said while the development “encroaches on our neighborhood,� it is less intrusive than more commercial projects that the neighborhood has fought previously. “This is beautiful property that will not remain undeveloped,� Pelot said. “I support this rezoning as opposed to heavy commercial use.�

MPC’s recommendation now goes to Knoxville City Council. Tennova next must bring a use-on-review plan for MPC’s approval, and then will seek a state certificate of need to proceed with construction.

Lydia Mabe passes away Lydia Mildred Beeler Mabe, 88, of Halls, passed away July 6. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth E. Mabe; granddaughter, Judith Alison Mabe; parents, Francis and Tilda Beeler; and brothers and a sister.

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Does the city love Fort Sanders?

Two weeks ago this column mentioned the joint task force appointed by the city of Knoxville and UT to study cultural activities on the World’s Fair Park.

We noted that the adjacent Fort Sanders neighborhood had been left off the task force.

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It is called World’s Fair Park Working Group, and its meeting is 5:30 p.m. today (July 15) at the Holiday Inn World’s Fair Park. It is open to the public.

Concurrent with my column but entirely separate, News Sentinel reporter Gerald Witt had filed an extensive open records request with the city on this topic. His story showed that discussions between the city and UT had been underway for months before this “working group” was announced.

This is not a new concept.

However, many Fort Sanders residents feel angst about all of this. For many years Fort Sanders and UT have had a tenuous relationship at best and adverse at worst. This working group clearly is exploring ideas which will impact not just the park but the closest adjacent neighborhood as well and they are not at the table.

The south lawn of the World’s Fair Park is on the table, in my view.

This writer has learned that Mayor Rogero recently hosted a meeting with leaders of the Fort Sanders neighborhood at which Vice Mayor Nick Pavlis (who represents Fort Sanders on council), Deputy Mayor Bill Lyons and Bob Whetsel, redevelopment director, all attended.

While residents were assured that city hall loves Fort Sanders, they did not leave the meeting with a seat on the working group. They got only an assurance they could attend the meetings, which they already knew.

In fact, when I asked a city spokesperson why a Fort Sanders rep was not named to the committee, the answer came back that it is “… comprised largely of institutional stakeholders with a physical presence on the park.”

Apparently people and residents are not considered institutions although the institution of the city of Knoxville is 180,000 residents and the UTK institution has over 22,000 student residents, not to mention faculty and support staff.

When asked if there were plans to name a Fort Sanders resident to the group, the same person answered the city “would engage residents and others in a public process if and when the working group determines a concept is feasible.”

How clever these words are. Engage does not mean a seat at the table on a future group. What does “engage” mean? It could mean we are going to do what we always planned to do while pretending to be interested in your views.

Residents should remember the famous Ronald Reagan quote about “trust but verify” when it comes to this word “engage.”

When asked when there would be a final report, the answer again from the same person was equally nonresponsive, stating there had only been one meeting and “there may or may not be any need for a final report.”

Hardly reassuring.

Twenty-six hours after this email was received the city sent out an announcement of a second working group meeting.

Frankly, this is a serious, self-inflicted mistake.

It would have been so easy to add one representative to the working group from Fort Sanders and remove this issue. Now the city guarantees continued questions and worry. Given the vagueness of the official city replies, citizens have ample reason to be concerned. There is nothing wrong in public life in admitting error, correcting it and moving forward.

Meanwhile, rumors abound about what structure is planned which could eat up the south lawn of the World’s Fair Park (green space) where outdoor concerts are now held.

Fort Kid, adjacent to the Park, is also being allowed to fall into disrepair through neglect despite a private fund which could be used to renovate it but which has not been tapped into by the city.

The signs are worrisome for those of us who love parks and open spaces.

What could be prettier than a canoe trip down Beaver Creek? This shot was made a couple of weeks ago when Renée Hoyos and friends paddled from Solway to Melton Hill.

Clean Water Network supports TDEC program Here’s a trade secret.

Sometimes the best stories come from reading a press release and simply asking, “Now who won’t like this?”

And then you call them, preferably before they’ve even heard about the content of the press release.

I love my job.

Last week the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation announced a program to let local stormwater agencies issue permits under the Clean Water Act. Enabling legislation was sponsored by Republicans from Cookeville and Riceville. Knoxville was one of five cities to pilot the program, which became effective statewide on July 1.

“The Qualifying Local Program’s main intent is to eliminate the duplicative efforts of the current permitting process,” the release read.

“This program builds much needed efficiencies into the permitting process, improving customer service at the state and local level, while targeting resources where they are

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Creek looks like the sort of spot you might travel to on vacation.

“We had a great time,” said Hoyos, “but it was stunning how muddy the creek was.”

Recent rains have caused runoff into the creeks around here, and construction in the Beaver Creek Valley is always problematic. Well, the farmers blame the builders and the builders look with suspicion at the cattle and fertilizers.

Hoyos said her group saw only one fish on Beaver Creek. “When it popped up, it was covered with mud and almost black. I only knew it was a fish when I saw the dorsel fin.”

Renée Victoria Hoyos can be reached at renee@tcwn.

org/. She became director of TCWN in 2003 and says her job consists primarily of fundraising, limited policy work, outreach coordination, editor of TCWN’s thrice yearRenée Hoyos ly newsletter, fundraising, public speaking and fundraising.

She is also the board president of the national Clean Water Network in Washington, D.C. And did she mention fundraising?

When she’s not canoeing on Beaver Creek, Hoyos patrols on weekends at Cataloochi Ski Ranch in Maggie Valley, N.C.

needed most,” said Dr. Shari Meghreblian, TDEC’s deputy commissioner.

So I called Renee Hoyos, executive director of the Tennessee Clean Water Network. Surprisingly, she said this is a good idea.

“It’s going on across the nation and we’re just getting up to speed. Local control (of the permitting process) can give better results,” she said, while noting that she had not yet read “every detail” of the program.

OK. No fireworks means no story. So we talked about Beaver Creek.

Stephanie Welch has Middle Magnet. Other Com“Hey, the county wants to been hired by the Great munity Schools are Green make a blueway on Beaver S c h o o l s Magnet Academy and Pond Creek,” I said.

Partnership Gap, Lonsdale and Norwood “Hey, I was just canoeto oversee elementary schools. ing there last Sunday,” she Community Schools stay the expansaid. “I’ll send you some picsion of the open into the evening and tures.”

Community offer additional instructionFrom the water, Beaver Schools ini- al time as well as recreation tiative. She and health services. has been director of Welch Community Correction We misstated the amount mission, and the Sessions Development and Planning Court judges choose the for the Knox County Health of the grant to Knox County chief magistrate. Major has Department and is a major Schools from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation served as chief magistrate in the U. S. Army Reserve. in Knox County since 2009.

Welch earned a bachelor’s in last week’s paper.

The Gates grant is He supervises an of- degree in nutritional serfice that reviews more than vices from the University of $840,000, which will be 20,000 potential criminal New Hampshire in 1995 and leveraged with $360,000 of cases each year to decide a master’s degree from UT in local funds, including some from Knox County Schools whether there is sufficient 1997. evidence to warrant a crimiKnox County Schools for a total of $1.2 million.

A contract for $1.2 milnal prosecution. recently announced the ex“Richard’s knowledge of pansion of the Community lion to the Parthenon Group the law and technology … Schools partnership to in- of Boston is on County Comhas helped to streamline the clude: Christenberry Elemen- mission’s agenda in July. It criminal prosecution,” said tary, Sarah Moore Greene was approved by the school Judge Patricia Hall Long.

Magnet Academy and Vine board last week.

Welch joins Great Schools Partnership

Major gets state honor Richard Major, who lives in Hardin Valley, is presid e nt- e l e c t of the Tennessee Judicial Commissioners Association. He has served as a magistrate in General Major Sessions Court in Knox County since 2006.

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Adjusting to modern attire MALCOLM’S CORNER | Malcolm Shell

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or those of us who grew up in the 1950s, it’s an ongoing process to adjust and hopefully become comfortable with some of today’s modern attire. It’s hard not to remember that taking your date to a movie or dinner required a jacket and tie.

When I was in high school during the ’50s, denims were accepted school attire for boys and mid-calf skirts were appropriate for girls, but I can also remember a girl showing up in pants and being sent home.

In those days, we carried our books in satchels or stacked with a belt around them. Now, backpacks are used for that purpose and you can even get them in

camouflage designs. I cannot understand why walking around a school campus requires camouflage, but then there are lots of other thing I cannot understand.

In most restaurants today, men wear sneakers and cargo pocket type shorts while women mostly wear pants, flip-flops and T-shirts. Yet, department stores, upscale haberdashers and classy women’s boutiques continue to offer beautiful attire and their businesses appear to be brisk. But you have to wonder where their clientele wear those clothes. They certainly do not wear them to shop, dine out or attend most social functions.

And it was not so long ago that women dressed to the hilt, including furs and high heels, to attend UT football games. Men wore jackets, ties and top coats, and it seems there was less of a trend toward wearing orange than there is today.

Personally, I always wore a blazer and turtle neck sweater, but now it’s impossible to even find a nice turtle neck sweater. Of one thing I am sure: if someone dresses like that today, you can bet they are part of some halftime presentation.

Perhaps the last bastion of formal wear is private clubs, where a suit or blazer is often a requirement for

UT NOTES â– Sam Swan, professor of journalism and electronic media and director of internationalization and outreach in the College of CommuSam Swan nication and Information, has been awarded a Fulbright Senior Specialist grant to teach this summer at two universities in Ethiopia. For three weeks in late July and early August, Swan will teach radio journalism to volunteers and students at community radio stations

in Hawassa University and Haramaya University. This is the second Fulbright grant Swan has received in the last year. He taught at the University of Zagreb in Croatia last December. ■Lawrence Scarpa, an internationally celebrated architect, has been named by the College of Architecture and Design as its BarberMcMurry Professor, the first endowed professorship in the college’s history. Scarpa, a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), will teach a design studio and seminar during the 2014 spring semester; will give a UT student an internship or full-time position at his

Los Angeles-based firm, Brooks + Scarpa; and will also deliver a lecture and exhibit his work during the UT Church Memorial Lecture Series. ■Gale Fulton, a former assistant professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has been named chair of the Landscape Architecture Program. Fulton, who begins Aug. 1, will oversee three master’s degree options offered by the Landscape Architecture Program, a joint collaboration between the College of Architecture and Design and the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

gaining entrance. In fact, many clubs kept a variety of blazers in different sizes available that were loaned to newcomers who showed up without one. But today, most private clubs have gone the same way as other institutions, and denims are now considered appropriate.

Club managers avow that the casual lifestyle has helped in recruiting new members and they are confident membership would drop if casual attire were not accepted.

Another contributor to the trend is resorts, where dressing casual is the norm.

These destinations have even spurned a style called “resort wear.� Vacationers visit these places and like the casual trend, and there is a strong tendency to take the leisure lifestyle home with them. Apparently the casual style gives them the feeling of being on an extended vacation.

Although I have a passion for all types of music, many of us who grew up in the ’50s feel that most good pop music has already been

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written and the artists that performed them have long since passed on. I also like classical and operatic music, a taste that I acquired later in life. We generally choose to attend Sunday matinees for opera and symphony performances because you can get by with just a blazer or business suit and avoid the formal attire.

But I often feel overdressed amid the cargo-type pants and sneakers. That’s right.

Cargo pants and sneakers are now accepted attire for the opera.

I cannot remember when the dramatic shift in attire took place, but I am sure it was gradual. I first encountered it during the 1960s in what was then called the “hippie� movement. As I recall, the motley attire was symbol of the newfound freedom of expression.

More recently, the casual concept has been advanced by high-tech companies in areas like Silicone Valley, where creativity is considered more important than attire. I guess this is based

on the premise that one can think better in jeans and sneakers than in business suits. And given the explosion in technology during the past several decades, it is probably a valid premise.

Now, many stoic old companies have adopted “casual Friday,� when all employees dress down, including those that have direct contact with the public For a relic of the past like me, growing accustomed to the trend toward casual attire and informality are still part of my ongoing effort to adapt to today’s reality. But old habits die hard. I still feel more comfortable wearing a jacket when dining out or attending a special music presentation.

I’ll admit that I did purchase a pair of cargo pants a few days ago, but as yet I have confined their wear to mowing the yard. Who knows, I might eventually break through the yard barrier and wear them to the grocery store. But wearing them to a matinee opera performance – never!

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Strength coach time to shine There is always a shortage Bigger, faster, stronger – it is not exactly Mission Im- of leadership. In the absence possible but it is a challenge. of an elected captain, most young people are reluctant to step forward and take charge of informal workouts.

There is a need for superMarvin glue bonding, learning to West stick tight together under adverse circumstances, all for one, one for all. Togetherness is advantageous for Much is expected of the goal-line stands, frantic finstrength and condition- ishes and other pivotal moing coach. Since the inven- ments that define victory or tion of summer football, defeat. the problems have been the At Tennessee, fixing all same. Players are never fast this and preparing for Auenough or strong enough gust is the delegated duty or big enough. OK, in some of Dave Lawson, summer godfather and possible cases, they are too big.

miracle worker.

Under the guise of time off, NCAA rules prohibit position coaches from directing drills this time of year.

Butch Jones puts it all on Lawson’s plate and recognizes the importance of the assignment.

The boss says Dave is “probably the most important individual on the staff.

He sets the temperament for the team. We talk about mental conditioning for success. That’s all born in the weight room.”

I had no idea the job was so critical. This new information might explain previous failures.

Since Johnny Long and other stability went away with the departure of Phillip Fulmer, Tennessee has had a revolving door for strength coaches. Many came and went. You can count ’em.

Mark Smith, Dec. 19, 2008, to May 22, 2009; Aaron Ausmus, some of 2009; Bennie Wylie, most of 2010; Ron McKeefery, 2011 until late 2012.

I thought McKeefery was a keeper. He had matured during 11 seasons at South Florida and was the 2008 national strength and conditioning coach of the year.

He had a more distinguished job, human performance coordinator for U.S. Army Special Forces at Fort Campbell, Ky., when Derek Dooley brought him in.

The auld sod

as deeply green as I had imagined they would be.

They lay stitched together by hedges and stone walls, looking like nothing so much as a patchwork quilt. We landed amid scores of Aer Lingus planes wearing huge shamrocks painted on their tails.

The magic dimmed a little in the hurry and scurry of locating luggage, wending our way through the airport, finding our guide for the tour.

My fellow travelers (members and friends of the Knoxville Choral Society) perked up considerably when we heard music – Irish music – in the terminal. A small group of smiling musicians were sitting in the concourse playing harps, and fiddles, and

bodhrans! It was a true and lovely welcome to their land, a welcome that lifted our travel-worn spirits.

In the days to follow, I learned many things about Ireland.

First, to my delight, I began to realize that all the stories of the blandness of Irish food had been terribly wrong. We ate well and heartily: lamb and chicken and occasionally beef, with potatoes (always with potatoes!) sometimes prepared two different ways on the same plate. (I wondered if the Irish people were paying homage to that staple of their diet. When the potato crops failed from 1845-47, about 750,000 people died

But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.

(Luke 2:19 KJV) I am of Ireland And of the holy land of Ireland.

Good sir, I pray of ye For saintly charity, Come dance with me.

(Anonymous 14th century Irish poet) My first glimpse of the “auld sod” was just that: a glimpse.

Cross Currents Through the plane’s window, between the scudding Lynn clouds, I saw, at last, the land Hutton of my Dunn ancestors: Ireland, the land of blarney and leprechauns, of Saint Patrick and Saint Brigid, of sham- rocks and shillelaghs.

The fields below me were

REUNIONS ■ The Musey family reunion will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at Blaine City Park in Blaine. All friends and relatives are invited.

Bring a covered dish, old family photos and a lawn chair. Info: David Musey, 828-5176.

■ Halls High School Class of 1965 will hold its 48-year reunion 6 p.m.-midnight Saturday, July 27, at Beaver Brook Country Club. Cost per person is $35 with payment due July 20. Info: Pat Humphrey West, 922-8857; Jeanette McMillan Raby, 983-2861.

■ The Gibbs High Class of 1993 20-year reunion will be held Saturday, July 27, on the

Volunteer Princess Yacht, 956 Volunteer Landing Lane. The cruise will be 7-9 p.m., with boarding to begin at 6:30.

The price is $44 for one ticket or $88 for two tickets and includes meal, music, tax and a keepsake photo. The deadline to purchase tickets is Monday, July 22. Info or tickets: Tiffany Peterson Baker, 925-4280 or dtlbaker@tds.net.

■ Telephone Operator Reunion will be held at noon Saturday, July 27, at CWA Union Hall on Elm Street.

Cost: $15. Send check to: Sharon Courtney, 1905 Woodrow Drive, Knoxville, TN. 37918.

Info: 688-7703.

■ Central High School Class of 1948 will hold its 65-year reunion 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27, at Beaver Brook Country

Memorable: McKeefery helped redesign the state-ofthe-art training center that was under construction. He led a Vol bonding climb of Mount LeConte. McKeefery departed with Dooley.

With Jones came Lawson, main man for Butch’s six previous seasons as head coach. Lawson is an oldfashioned, blue-collar worker. He had no use for some of the fancy equipment UT had purchased but he was polite and left it in the building.

“It’s very nice,” Lawson said.

This man is definitely old-school. In addition to reshaping bodies, he seeks to instill mental toughness.

Be ready. Take nothing for granted.

Dave tries to teach play-

ers to become confident with the unpredictable, comfortable with the uncomfortable.

Some workouts begin late at night. Some start at 5:30 in the morning. The exercise with the SEALS tipped off at 3:30.

Ready to roll? Can you believe 52 sprints of 110 yards each?

Some Vols grimace. Some shake their head and smile.

Nobody quits.

Lawson has heard that the SEC is the most competitive conference in the United States. He says intensity has to be at a very high level all the time.

No problem. That is the Lawson way.

“That’s who we are around here.”

of starvation and disease.)

The brown bread was fabulous – crusty and nutty and fully up to withstanding the spreading of cold, real butter.

(I managed to get home with a recipe for it!) The sweet carrots were cut lengthwise, and the coffee was strong and full of cream.

It is a tribute to how much we walked that I did not gain weight on the trip. We walked in towns and villages, in the rain and sun, to shop, to worship, to sing.

It was a singing tour, and we sang!

Let me assure you that singing in the cathedrals of Dublin and Kilkenny and Sligo was a blessing beyond telling. Those old churches were

built of stone, and their parishioners have eschewed the comforts American congregants seem to find necessary: there were no cushioned seats, no carpeted floors, and therefore, the acoustics were amazing. When we finished the last note of “May the Road Rise Up to Meet You” (a setting of an Irish blessing), the sound lingered like the benediction it was.

As always, I love to travel: to see, to learn, to experience. This time, my husband of two months traveled with me, so it was like an extended honeymoon. The trip was a joy and a dream come true, and like Mary of Nazareth, I will keep all these things and ponder them in my heart.

Club. Fellowship begins at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. Info: Mary Frances Tucker, 539-6242 or mfgvt2@ gmail.com.

■ First Lutheran School, 1207 N. Broadway, will hold an alumni reunion and open house 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, July 27. Alumni are asked to email copies of any pictures, especially baby

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HALLS/FOUNTAIN CITY Shopper news • JULY 15, 2013 • A-7

The Tilson family: wife Lu Anne, daughter Jamie, son Tyler and the Rev. Joel Tilson. Not pictured is son Adam. Photo submitted Mission team member Beth Moore, 12, works with church members Blakely Alexander, 14, and Isabella Henderson, 11, to make flip flops for Vacation Bible School at Glenwood Baptist Church.

Project Knox 316

By Cindy Taylor More than 50 mission team members from First Baptist Church in Jonesboro, Ga., brought their carpentry skills and a bit of magic to Vacation Bible School at Glenwood Baptist Church in Powell.

“God rocks, God rules” was the VBS theme, and the mission team led worship, bible study, crafts and games.

“When the kids go home on Thursday they will have a bag of goodies to take with them that they helped create,” said pastor Travis Henderson.

Project Knox 316 was responsible for bringing the team to Glenwood. The ministry matches mission teams from all over the world and brings them to Knoxville to serve where needed.

Professional magician Larry Wilburn entertained all week and gave a special show on the last evening.

“There is no such thing as magic,” said Wilburn. “I do tricks.”

The mission team also worked throughout the week to assist church members in building a new welcome center. Team member Grady McCurry worked as overseer for the project.

“I am the chief and these are all union employees,” he joked.

The church closed out VBS with a community party that included a magic show, inflatables and snow cones.

“This partnership has not only been a mission project for the team from Georgia but a learning experience for us as well,” said Henderson. “Every need we had for VBS was met by the team.”

Glenwood Baptist will be collecting school supplies until July 29 for kids in Montgomery Village and Western Heights. Items

WORSHIP NOTES Food banks ■ 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. Info: 922-9412.

■ Glenwood Baptist Church, 7212 Central Ave Pike, is accepting appointments for the John 5 Food Pantry.

Info: 938-2611 or leave a message. Your call will be returned.

Mission team member Craig Soroko finishes a wall for the new welcome center at Glenwood. Photos by Cindy Taylor

Faith for the future

By Cindy Taylor The Church at Sterchi Hills has adopted a name consistent with the early biblical churches – but their ministry is one of forward thinking.

The Rev. Joel Tilson has served as the pastor of the church, formerly known as Elohim Baptist Church, since May and says he is excited about the impact they can have on the community.

“Sterchi Hills is in a great location in the north Knoxville area,” he said. “In the short time I have served as pastor I have found the people to be extremely loving, remarkably caring and exceptionally eager to do the Lord’s work of ministry and outreach in the community.”

Tilson, who is from Maryville, says he was called to preach at the age of 17. After graduating from Carson-Newman, he attended New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, where he received a Master of Divinity degree. Tilson began serving as a full-time pastor in 1991. He served as senior pastor at New

Hopewell Baptist Church for six years before coming to Sterchi Hills.

Elohim Baptist was established in 1995 when the congregation began meeting at Powell High School.

In 1996, the church moved to an office complex before buying 15 acres on Dry Gap Pike in 1997. The current church was completed in 2003. When the congregation moved to the new location overlooking Sterchi Hills they felt led to adopt the name of The Church at Sterchi Hills.

“The strong faith of this fellowship is an indication that they are willing to be the kind of church that is never satisfied with the status quo and constantly

moves forward.”

In the coming weeks the church will hold Vacation Bible School (July 21-26) and begin a neighborhood Upward Soccer Ministry.

Tilson says the church’s main focus is meeting the ever-present needs of the families in the community.

“No matter the makeup of the family – single persons, single parents, couples or couples with children – our mandate is to help meet their physical, social and spiritual needs.”

The Church at Sterchi Hills is located at 904 Dry Gap Pike and holds Bible fellowship groups at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday. Worship is at 10:30 a.m. Info: www. sterchichurch.com.

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Downtown comes back: architecture/restoration Week six with the interns

Street. Next, the folks at the Icon Ultra Lounge in the

By Sara Barrett The interns learned about the importance of pres- Sunsphere served the group a savory feast, and after a ervation and restoration (and panic buttons) last week quick ride on a trolley, the group got a Jumbotron-sized with a tour of the historic Miller’s building on Gay look at Neyland Stadium.

One of the original lion heads from the Miller’s building

The history of the Miller’s building Jennifer Stooksbury of Knoxville Utilities Board gave the interns a quick overview of the Miller’s building’s history and KUB’s efforts to restore it to its original glory. KUB occupies several floors of the building, but GE and Moxley Carmichael are also tenants.

A short clip from “The Heartland Series” explained the amount of work the building needed, and how many of the original architectural pieces were rescued from local junkyards and private gardens around town.

After a quick visit from the building’s security

Pictured at the offices of Moxley Carmichael are (seated) Joshua Mode, Paul Brooks, Gibson Calfee, Jacob Green, Jackson Brantley; (standing) Charley Sexton, Roxanne Abernathy, Bob Wilson, Natalie Lester, Sarah Dixon, Laura Beeler, Lindsey Sanders, Lauren Christ, Madeline Lonas, CEO Cynthia Moxley and president Alan Carmichael. Photo by Ruth White

guard due to a panic button being gently and (we hope) unintentionally nudged by one of the interns, the group headed to the first floor to see authentic pieces of the building’s original detail and casts that were used to reproduce the 3-dimensional structures of lions and women that adorn the top of the building.

The interns exited through the back of the building where they expected a SWAT team to greet them, but instead visions of a historical Market Square were reflected in a trompe l’oeil mural that faces a small park connecting the building to the square.

Bob Wilson

The gist of Moxley Carmichael The folks at Moxley Carmichael were ready with plates of cookies and an unlimited supply of beverages when they opened their doors for the interns on the third floor of the Miller’s building.

Chief executive officer Cynthia Moxley, digital media manager Bob Wilson, creative director Charley Sexton and senior account executive Lauren Christ explained the ins and outs of public relations and the benefits of social media.

Wilson said the firm’s clients rely on social media

to get the attention of their customers and drive them back to the company’s website. The interns learned impressive statistics including the number 40 million, which is how many photos are uploaded daily to Instagram.

Sexton explained that a company’s blog is extremely beneficial because it gives them the opportunity to say exactly what they mean, especially when the media can sometimes twist words around (we are assuming the Shopper News is excluded from that statement).

Sexton also told the interns about a collaborative project between the Knoxville Museum of Art and internationally known East Tennessee artist Richard Jolley. An enormous installation of glass sculpture by Jolley will thrill museum-goers when it opens the newly-renovated KMA opens in May 2014.

The folks at Moxley Carmichael are working on a website and other forms of media to help spread the word.

Info: www.knoxart.org.

Focused on Knoxville

By Roxanne Abernathy Moxley Carmichael is a full-service, Knoxvillebased public relations and marketing firm.

Founded in 1992, Moxley Carmichael is hired by busi-

nesses to help make them better known. The firm has strong relationships with media and government officials. They have many clients, but they only take one client from each business

type to avoid representing competitors.

They represent animalrelated organizations and businesses, including YoungWilliams Animal Center, and help with fundraisers

and adoption promotions.

Moxley Carmichael is also designing the website and social media display for Richard Jolley’s “Cycle of Life” installation at KMA in May 2014.

Moxley Carmichael experience

By Joshua Mode

Intern Sarah Dixon (forefront) reacts as security enters the KUB board room after the panic button is accidentally set off.

Photo by Joshua Mode

A mural of Market Square is painted on the back side of the Miller’s building, which houses KUB, Moxley Carmichael and other office suites. Photos by Laura Beeler

In our sixth week of internship we were taken to the great city streets of downtown Knoxville where we found the historic Miller’s building. We entered the tremendously tall lobby and strolled into the towering elevators.

When we arrived at the correct floor we were greeted by the staff of Moxley Carmichael. They walked us into the conference room where we were treated to cookies, refreshments, and office chairs, which are a young intern’s best friend.

Later, the chief executive officer, Cynthia Moxley, and the president,

to get clients better known out there in our community.

They said that they are team players and their clients are most important.

Creative director Charley Sexton and digital media manager Bob Wilson gave a presentation on how social media is a great way to spread the word for a business.

They did a little survey in the conference room reCharley Sexton garding our social media site preferences, which was really smart and fun. They Alan Carmichael, greeted explained how Young-Wilus, and their staff gave us liams Animal Center is the a very informative Power- official shelter for Knox Point presentation on how County.

Lauren Christ After the PowerPoint presentation it was time for us to be on our way, so we took a group picture and headed off to our next destination!

Seated at the executive staff table in the KUB board room are interns Gibson Chafee, Jackson Brantley, Jacob Green, Paul Brooks and Roxanne Abernathy. Photo by Ruth White

HALLS/FOUNTAIN CITY Shopper news • JULY 15, 2013 • A-9

A feast in the sky Located on the fifth floor of the iconic Sunsphere is the appropriately named Icon Ultra Lounge.

Although it is normally open during evening hours only, we were treated to a special lunch hour with bartender Ethan Adams waiting on us hand and foot as soon as we stepped off the elevator.

The food was incredible, and the ambience was ideal. Panoramic views of downtown Knoxville and the UT campus surrounded our group while we dined on pork tenderloin with fresh spinach and whole grain mustard aioli, fresh pita pizzas and stuffed baby portabellas, among other delicacies.

Icon Ultra Lounge general manager Kellie Kinder and her staff enjoy what Lunch for the day was inside the Sunsphere, high above Knox- they do, and it shows. Adville. Server Ethan Adams took great care of the interns and ams said what he enjoys most about his job is seeserved up great food. Photos by Ruth White

Ruth White ordered this turkey and bacon sandwich (with cranberry relish) on pita bread.

ing the variety of folks who stop in … except for the recent incident where one of the interior glass panes was shattered by someone celebrating a little too in-

tensely. The broken pane is now boarded up and the search is on for a plan to fix it.

For folks who just want to take in the view from high

above Knoxville without ordering anything, there is also a separate observation deck on the third floor.

Info: www.knoxvilleicon. com.

Our one-of-a-kind souvenir

By Madeline Lonas The Icon Ultra Lounge is located on level five of the Sunsphere, an iconic masterpiece in downtown Knoxville built for the 1982 World’s Fair.

During the 1970s the country faced an energy crisis which later inspired the theme of the 1982 World’s Fair, “Energy Turns the World.”

Being 266 feet tall, the Sunsphere can be seen practically from any location downtown.

Although there was some controversy in Knoxville on whether or not to build it, the international support was phenomenal.

Inspired by the Seattle Space Needle, it took six months to build the multi-million dollar structure with tall steel panels, and windows of 24-carat gold dust made in Pittsburg, Pa., the structure’s most expensive attributes.

Then-President Ron-

ald Reagan opened the fair which included pavilions from many countries, the world’s largest ferris wheel and world’s largest Rubik’s cube, carnival rides, food and shows. All of the attractions centered around the Sunsphere, helping with its symbolism of the sun.

The Sunsphere was actually one of very few permanent structures built for the World’s Fair.

The Sunsphere and the World’s Fair made history.

As former Mayor Randy Tyree said, “It was almost magical how it brought the community together.”

The downtown Knoxville skyline is anchored to the silhouette of the Sunsphere. Anyone looking for a beautiful view, enticing history lesson, and a nice meal should go on a “stay-cation” to downtown Knoxville and visit the Icon Ultra Lounge.

The inside of the UT football locker room features jerseys of former players, including Peyton Manning, Reggie White, Inky Johnson, Jared Mayo and Eric Berry. Photo by Laura Beeler

A FANtastic tour of Neyland Stadium

By Paul Brooks The Shopper interns toured the athletic facilities of Neyland Stadium on the campus of the University of Tennessee, and this intern was pumped!

We entered through the same gate the players use en route to a football game. We made our way to the players’ locker room and found it decorated with the jerseys of former great players such as Reggie White and Peyton Manning.

You could sense the excitement among all of the interns over just being in this place. We could barely voice any questions to our tour guide, the athletic department’s assistant media relations director, Mary Carter. We could only wonder what it would be like to be surrounded by the players on game day.

From there, we found our way onto Shields-Watkins Field. Some of the interns ran across the field with excite-

ment while others decided to soak up the atmosphere lying on the turf, and there were even a couple who hugged the goal post.

We eventually found our way to the press conference room where the interns role-played as reporters, photographers and coaches. This also afforded a photo-op for all those interested.

Finally, we proceeded to the press box. The view of the stadium and field from this lofty height was impressive to say the least.

“Sensory overload” is the only term that can describe the feelings of this intern. Having grown up in Knoxville, watching the Volunteers play football every fall and cheering for them whether the game ended with a W or an L, having the opportunity to explore this arena was a dream come true and will not soon be forgotten.

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After lunch the interns hopped on the Vol Trolley, driven by Kent Hayworth and headed to Neyland Stadium. Photos by Laura Beeler

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We’re recruiting now for interns for the summer of 2014. If you know a youngster who will be in 8th grade this fall (a rising freshman next summer), please email or call Sara Barrett at

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Mary Carter, assistant media relations director at the University of Tennessee’s athletic department, gave the interns a behind-the-scenes look at Knoxville’s biggest party palace, Neyland Stadium.

It was a blissful moment for all.

Carter said her favorite part of her job is football Saturday, which usually ends up as a 14-18 hour workday for her. She handles all press credentials and anything the media needs regarding the players or the team’s stats in general.

In addition to the football program, Carter also handles media for the university’s rowing teams.

For a virtual tour of the stadium, visit www.utsports.com.

Interns Madeline Lonas and Sarah Dixon had a great idea to take a “hands in” photo with the Power T in the background. The not so great portion of the idea was having Shopper photographer Ruth The football players touch this painting over the door as White lie on the ground inside they leave the locker room and head to the field on game a circle of interns. Photo by Ruth day. Photo by Laura Beeler White

A stop at Pop Culture After walking the short distance from Neyland Stadium back to Cumberland Avenue, most interns were beginning to wilt beneath the summer sun. During the trolley ride back to Gay Street to get our cars, the group spotted the Pop Culture popsicle shop on Walnut Street.

A myriad of flavors await

overheated patrons, including mango, Nutella, pineapple chili and strawberry lemonade. The small shop has something for everyone, including vegan and glutenfree selections. They can also be found at the Farmers Market on Market Square most weekends. Info: www. thepopculture.net.

A-10 • JULY 15, 2013 • HALLS/FOUNTAIN CITY Shopper news

Kathy Duggan says goodbye Dear Halls community, As most of you know, I will be leaving Adrian Burnett after eight wonderful years to be principal of West Haven Elementary School. I am excited about this new chapter in my life, but sad to be leaving the Halls community that has come to mean so much to me.

When I first came to Adrian Burnett, I knew nothing about Halls. People like Sandra Clark, Jake Mabe, Diane Dozier, Scott Moore, Mary Lou Horner and Larry Smith were the first to contact me with warm welcomes and offers of assistance.

Through them I was introduced to members of the HBPA, the Halls Women’s League, the Adrian Burnett family, and local businesses and churches.

These friends helped me see firsthand what a united and dedicated group of people can do to make a difference in schools. Every time a need was brought to the attention of the community, it was met.

While I was at Adrian Burnett, the community helped to provide Activboards for every classroom, upgrades to the school building, mentors for students, snacks and breakfast for staff on teacher work days, food and clothing for needy children, school supplies, field trip scholarships, mulch and fencing for our playgrounds, and other items too numerous to mention. Whenever there was a need, an outstretched hand was waiting to fill it.

When I think of the Halls community, I think of a group of people with a huge spirit of generosity.

Yes, Halls Has It! –the biggest heart in the world! I am so grateful for the time I had with this wonderful community. I know that I am leaving the students, staff, parents and the new principal, Angie Harrod, in good hands. Please accept my heartfelt thanks for giving me the support I needed to serve the children of Adrian Burnett!

Getting ready for Bobcat season Members of the Central High cheer squad attended an in-house cheer camp in preparation for the upcoming football season. Squad members include: (front) Taylor Lay, Jordan Pressley, Sarah Shirley, Rachel Cummins, Kara Clark, Baily Hammett, Jordon Brock; (center) Bethany Newcomb, Brelyn Spears, Kelsey Varner, Skylar Myers; (back) Kiley Palmer, Savannah Halberstadt, Bailey Breeden, Courtney Hatcher, Wendy Underwood, Emma Kelly, Rachel Cummings and Brittney Clark. The squad is coached by Jackie Raley. Photo by Ruth White

Sincerely, Kathy O. Duggan

SPORTS NOTES ■ Fall League baseball signups for 4U-14U teams or individuals will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturdays, July 20, 27 and Aug. 3, at Halls Community Park.

Info: www.hcpark.org; hcpsports@msn.com; 992-5504.

■ Tryouts for East Tennessee Lightning baseball 9U travel team for Spring 2014 will be held 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at Halls Community Park Field #2. Info: 603-0067.

■ Soccer Camp hosted by the Powell High School girls soccer team will be held 9 a.m.-noon, Monday through Wednesday, July 22-24, at Powell Middle

School for ages K through 5th grade. Cost is $50 per player.

Info/to register: Mark Smith, mark.smith2@knoxschools.org or 423-736-1021; Chris Thorson, chris.thorson@knoxschools.org or 414-7926.

■ Upward Soccer evaluations and signups, sponsored by Wallace Memorial Baptist Church and The Church at Sterchi Hills, 904 Dry Gap Pike.

Registration: $78 per child.

Deadline to register is July 20.

Info: Jeff Stevens, 688-4343.

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Humans celebrate 60th anniversary Doyle and Jeanette (Bailey) Human will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary July 18. Doyle is retired from Plasti-Line Inc. and is a 2013 inductee into the Greater Knoxville Sports Halls of Fame. The Humans have two children, Vicki King and Fred Human, and two grandchildren, Brad and Matt Dake.

Charles and Jayne Wright celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary July 5. They were married at Graveston Baptist Church and are lifelong members of the Gibbs community. They have two sons: Bryan is married to LeaAnn and they have two children, Madison and Nick; and Brent is married to Maleena and they have two children, Blake and Dalton.

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Teeters to speak to Halls B&P on Tuesday Keep Knoxville Beautiful executive director Allison Teeters will speak to the Halls Business and Professional Association at noon Tuesday, July 16, at Beaver Brook Country Club. Lunch is $10. Info: Shannon Carey, 922-4136.

HonorAir Guardian program Applications are being accepted from high school students 17 years or older for the Sam Hardman Student Ambassador Program. Students will act as a volunteer guardian on HonorAir Knoxville’s flight to Washington, D.C., on Oct. 9. A maximum of four students are invited to go on each flight.

Students must have a parent’s permission to participate. Applications are due by Tuesday, July 30, and can be found online at www.honorairknoxville.com. A short essay of 200 words or less is also required explaining why the applicant is interested in being an HonorAir Knoxville guardian. Info: 938-7701, ext. 223.

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‘You can’t give up on anybody ’

By Jake Mabe Kathy Duggan says change is good. It makes you grow, adapt, gives you a fresh perspective.

So, she’s excited at her appointment as the new principal at West Haven Elementary School. But, it’s bittersweet news. She’s going to miss her kids at Adrian Burnett, where she has served as principal since 2005.

“That’s really hard because I didn’t get to say goodbye to them,” Duggan says. “I sent a school messenger and several parents have told me that their kids cried. I cried too.

Of course, I’ll miss my staff. But it’s really hard to leave the kids.”

Duggan is proud of the fact that Adrian Burnett boosted its technology over the last eight years. The community pitched in to help buy Activboards for each classroom.

“It was a technological turnaround, especially for teachers who at that time were uncomfortable with (new) technology. And I saw teaching practices change drastically from the traditional model of a teacher in front of the classroom and the students at their desks to more small groups and use of the new strategies that TEAM brought in. They’ve done a wonderful job in a very short time.”

Duggan became an active member of the Halls Business and Professional Association. She chaired the B&P prayer breakfast for several years and was named Halls Woman of the Year in 2011.

“A network was established. I was invited to speak to the B&P and I realized that this was a group that really cared about kids. Frankly, I was stunned when they asked me to be on the board. They brought me a check for new picnic tables and (joked) they would give it to me on one condition – if I joined the board. It’s an exceptional group of people. It wasn’t community service, it was an honor.”

West Haven Elementary is a TAP school, which makes Duggan excited.

“That’s a program I’ve always thought highly of, in which you go into a classroom and find areas of strength and areas that need to be strengthened and the teacher gets the support needed to raise student achievement. Last year was their second year as a TAP school and they saw significant growth.”

She says being a TAP school is a culture.

“The No. 1 goal is raising student achievement so that every child knows how to read when they leave here and that they are college and career ready. The fact that the

Kathy Duggan, who has served as principal at Adrian Burnett Elementary School since 2005, has been appointed principal at West Haven Elementary. At right is a file photo of Duggan on the roof at Adrian Burnett. Photo by J ake Mabe teachers voted for TAP is huge. That says that they will do whatever it takes to meet (student) needs.

“I hear it’s a wonderful staff from (outgoing principal) Ina Langston. I have big shoes to fill there.”

Duggan says the hardest part of the new job initially will be to get to know her staff.

“I’m the kind of girl who likes to take the bull by the horns and get going but you can’t go full steam ahead until you take the time to get to know your people. And that’s hard to do because there’s work to get done.”

Duggan began her career as a supply teacher at Title I schools before teaching 1st and 2nd grades at what was then Green Elementary School. She moved to West Hills Elementary and then became a curriculum coach at Green after earn-

ing a master’s degree.

She worked at Christenberry Elementary for part of a school year before becoming an administrative assistant at Spring Hill Elementary. From there, she served as an assistant principal at Powell Elementary before going to Adrian Burnett.

She and her husband, Geoff, have one daughter, Samantha.

Asked if she has an educational mantra, Duggan responds readily.

“I know that all children can learn at high levels. I know that ‘high level’ is relative, but if we have high expectations for children, they wow and amaze us at what they can do. You can’t give up on anybody. The potential is there.

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Teacher Appreciation Day: President Andrew Hartung said BPA members will deliver goodie baskets to six area schools on Aug. 9 as an appreciation gift.

Members were asked to drop off items at Commercial Bank in Fountain City.

Michele Carringer Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett jokes with longtime member Richard Tumblin at last week’s announced she is running meeting of Fountain City Business and Professional Association. At right are county commisfor an at-large seat on Knox sioner R. Larry Smith and Central High School principal Jody Goins.

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R. Larry Smith had one foot in a cast, probably from kicking on government waste.

Burchett touts low taxes, debt

By Sandra Clark Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett entertained a packed house at last week’s meeting of the Fountain City Business and Professional Association.

“No tax increase” is the best news from his tenure, Burchett said. Commission just passed a $734 million budget, $22 million more than last year, of which 62 percent went to schools.

The budget contained a two percent raise for county employees and reduced the county’s debt.

BPA member Rick Ross said naming Beaver Creek a blueway and opening it for canoes and kayaks “is not a good idea.

“It’s a great idea.”

Burchett said the blueway designation will make Beaver Creek eligible for certain grants, and creek improvements will help with flood control.

Carter Elementary School will open this fall entirely debt-free, he said. “We paid for it with cash.” He predicted the new school will drive residential growth in the area.

New principal: Jody Goins, who started work July 1 at Central High School, attended as a guest of R. Larry Smith.

“I’m truly h o nored Jody Goins to be the principal at Central High School,” said Goins. An East Tennessee native, he has been principal at Oak Ridge High School since 2009. Goins said he will stress gratitude, caring (about teachers and students), service and results at Central. “We will provide service to Fountain City.”

Scholarship: Central High School graduate Cara Farr received a $1,500 scholarship from the association. The scholarship committee is chaired by John Thaller.

Farr will major in biology at East Tennessee State University in the school’s pre-occupational therapy program. She was joined at lunch by her dad, the beaming Ivan Farr.

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‘Riversong!’ fine arts camp is coming

Central Baptist of Fountain City will host a fine arts camp from 8:30 a.m. until noon July 22-25. Registration ends on July 15, and the fee is $35 which includes a daily snack and concert shirt. The director is Carol James.

“Each year our camp for children who have completed grades 1-6 has a different theme,” James said.

The theme ties music, art and dance together with an overarching spiritual concert or focal scripture.

This year’s theme is “Riversong!” It incorporates the music, art and dance of the BPA scholarship winner Cara Farr and her dad, Ivan Farr, at the British Isles.

“We will have over 100 club’s meeting campers who will sing together in a Mass Children’s Choir and participate in classes that will all come together to present the concert narrated by Bill Williams at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

“The concert will begin with bagpipes and over 100 drums! Pretty exciting!

“We will also have special guests including tenor Mike Bundon and artist/ musician John Morris.

“The classes include: art, percussion, handbells, chimes, strings, recorders, boomwackers, songwriting and interpretive sign language.

“We will also have a Celtic Instrument Combo which will include violin, Fountain City BPA president Andrew Hartung presents a check flute, piano, guitar and lots for $500 to Susan Long, director of the CAC Office on Aging, to of percussion. support Mobile Meals.

business News from Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC)

Timothy Tolle paid off the mortgage on his three-bedroom home in South Knoxville (pictured here) with the assistance of a Section 8 Homeownership voucher.

Section 8 boosts home ownership

By Alvin Nance Last month, when Tim Tolle, 57, mailed in his last mortgage check, he achieved a lifelong dream of becoming a homeow nNance er. Through hard work, sacrifice and assistance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Section 8 Homeownership program, he was able to pay off his 20-year mortgage in just nine years and become the first individual in the state to complete the program.

“It’s always been a goal and a dream to own my own home,” said Tolle. “I was always the kind of boy who they said would never own anything. I proved them wrong.”

The Section 8 Home Ownership program, managed locally by KCDC, allows participants to utilize their voucher to supplement payments toward a 15- to 20-year mortgage. Several qualifying conditions apply.

“It would have been twice as hard to own a home without Section 8,” said Tolle. “Honestly, I probably wouldn’t have made it. Jennifer Bell at KCDC gave me

a lot of encouragement and self-esteem to push on. I owe her a lot of credit.”

In 2004, Tolle qualified for an interest-free home loan through the Habitat for Humanity program.

He completed a year of courses in budgeting and credit improvement before qualifying for a home loan mortgage and selecting a three-bedroom home in South Knoxville.

Every month, the Section 8 voucher paid a percentage of the mortgage, and he was responsible for paying a smaller portion. Instead, Tolle put every extra penny he had into the house and matched the voucher payments to pay off the mortgage in less than half the time.

The KCDC Section 8 Home Ownership program currently has 62 individuals receiving mortgage assistance. Since it began in 2003, approximately 100 people have purchased homes through the program and are currently paying off their home loans or have given up the housing voucher and are paying independently. I am very proud of individuals like Tim who are working hard towards achieving their dream of homeownership through our Section 8 program.

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Laboratory. Lecture at 6 p.m. in American Museum of Science and Energy auditorium, followed by reception/ book signing at 7 in the lobby. To purchase the book: www.WalkofDeath.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 19 Powell Playhouse will host award-winning illusionist Lance Johnson and ventriloquist Wade Johnson 7 p.m. at the Jubilee Banquet Facility. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. for $15 and dinner reservations must be made by July 15. Show tickets are $10 at the door.

Info: Mona, 256-7428.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JULY 19-20

New Harvest Park Farmers Market, 4775 New Harvest Lane, 3-6 p.m. Venders include local farmers, Southern Women Expo, the Expo Center, crafters and food trucks. Info: http://www.knoxcounty.

5441 Clinton Highway. Show floor hours: noon-7 org/farmersmarket/index.php. p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday. Vendors, special guests, fashion, live entertainment, silent auction, prizes and more. Info: Jennifer Johnsey, 257-2458 or jennifer@nightmoonproductions.com; or www. southernwomenexpo.com.

Union County Farmers Market, 8:30-11:30

SATURDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER

a.m., front parking lot of Union County High School.

Info: 992-8038.

Work days at the Community Garden â&#x20AC;&#x153;Glorious Gardeningâ&#x20AC;? located at Rutherford Memorial UMC in Corryton. Work in the garden and receive some of its produce as a result. Info: 687-8438.

WEDNESDAYS THROUGH JULY Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market, 4-6 p.m., Union County Extension Office on Maynardville Highway. Features local produce, including vegetable, fruit, beef, and bakery items. Info: 992-8038.

Knoxville Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heidi,â&#x20AC;? at the new theatre location, 109 Churchwell Ave. Ticket prices: $12. Special rate: Any adult and child entering together: $10 each. Reservations: 5995284 or tickets@childrenstheatreknoxville.com. For show dates and times: 599-5284, www.childrenstheatreknoxville.com or info@childrenstheatreknoxville. com.

MONDAY, JULY 15 Luttrell Seniors covered dish, 10 a.m., Union County Senior Center.

MONDAY-THURSDAY, JULY 15-18 Camp Art-A-Palooza, a free camp for children to express themselves artistically, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at City View Baptist Church, 2311 Fine Ave. Info: 5222364.

TUESDAY, JULY 16 Ranger Scott from Norris Dam State Park: show and tell with snakes and reptiles, 1 p.m., Luttrell Public Library. Info: 992-0208, luttrelllibrary@ comcast.net.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 Union County Retired Teachers Association meeting, noon, Hardeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Bring dues if they have not been mailed in.

THURSDAY, JULY 18 Free block party, 6:30-9 p.m., City View Baptist Church, 2311 Fine Ave. Bounce house, games, live music, hamburgers and hot dogs and more. Info: 522-2364.

Summer Library Club presents the Zoomobile, 4 p.m., Corryton Branch Library, 7733 Corryton Road. Info: 688-1501. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Forensic Identification at Ground Zero and other High Profile Casesâ&#x20AC;? presented by Mike Tabor, author of book by the same name, in conjunction with the Dick Smyser Memorial Community Lecture Series sponsored by Friends of Oak Ridge National

for all ages

Pottery For Kids, 9 a.m.-noon for ages 6-10 (rising 1st-4th grade), 2-5 p.m. for ages 11 and up (rising 5th grade and up); instructors: York Havercamp and Alison Greenhouse; Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Registration deadline: July 16. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 A Civil War Sesquicentennial Celebration, 1:30 p.m., Buckingham Retirement Community Clubhouse.

Featured: a reading of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some Personal Reflections of the Battle of Gettysburgâ&#x20AC;? written by the grandmother of one of the residents, Dick Eckert; Civil War related memorabilia and artifacts also on display.

BBQ chicken 4-H fundraiser, pickup begins 10:30 a.m. Preorders and delivery available. Cost: $8, includes BBQ chicken breast, leg and thigh, baked beans, chips, and small dessert. Info: 992-8038.

FRIDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY; JULY 19, FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JULY 26-27 Community yard sale to raise money for the 22, 23 Auditions for paid Knoxville Opera Chorus positions for tenors, 4-6 p.m. each day, Knoxville Opera studio offices located at 612 E. Depot Ave. Audition requirements: Two prepared pieces in Italian and/ or French and a resume with musical training and performance history. Info/to schedule an audition: Don Townsend, dtownsend@knoxvilleopera.com or 599-7961.

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TUESDAY-THURSDAY, JULY 23-25; TUESDAY, JULY 30

Countywide GOP picnic hosted by the Halls Republican Club, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Fountain City Park.

Featuring activities for children along with badminton, croquet, horseshoes and live entertainment. Halls and Powell Republican clubs will not meet in July.

TN Jeep Talk Rideout for Helen Ross McNabb starts at the Knoxville Expo Center. Info/to register: Anthony Rathbone, 659-9005 or akrathbone@knology. net.

Saturday Stories and Songs: Charlene Ellis, 11 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road.

Info: 947-6210.

Saturday Stories and Songs: Georgi Schmitt, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

Pet rocks rock!, 3 p.m., for ages 5 and up. Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552.

Benefit for the Union County Foster Care kids, 10 a.m., Wilson Park. Free hot dogs, drinks, popcorn, sno cones, cotton candy; free haircuts donated by Super Cuts; raffles; games, music, Bounce House, clown.

Free Device Workshop focused on helping families make the decision of when to get children their first phone, 9 a.m., 2736 Schaad Road. Hosted by U.S. Cellular. The workshop is open to everyone.

Rummage sale to benefit the youth of Emory Valley Baptist, 6124 E Emory Road, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Clothes, toys, books and more.

Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association, Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab (Hillcrest North); 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Cost of space: $10 for one day; $12 for both days. To reserve a space: Lisa Rines, 246-4012.

SATURDAY, JULY 27 Intensive Throwing, One Day, One Bag!, 9 a.m.4 p.m.; instructor: Sandra McEntire; Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris.

Registration deadline: July 24. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net.

Saturday Stories and Songs: Georgi Schmitt, 11 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road.

Info: 947-6210.

Saturday Stories and Songs: Miss Lynn, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road.

Info: 689-2681.

Karns Community Fair. Festivities kick off 7 a.m. at the high school with a foot race, followed by parade starting at Ingles 9 a.m.; farmers market, arts and crafts fair inside Karns High School at 10 a.m. Vendors welcome. Vendor space info: Melinda Barto, 679-0929.

Union County Farmers Market Corn Fest, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Fun activities, children treasure hunt, corn hole game and more.

Family Fun Day at Knoxville Museum of Art, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Art-making activities, artist demonstrations, face painting, balloon twisting, continuous entertainment on stage, and docents in the galleries.

SATURDAYS, JULY 27, AUG. 3, 10 Intermediate Photography, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; instructor: Bob Stephenson; Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris.

Registration deadline: July 20. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net.

SUNDAY, JULY 28

SUNDAY, JULY 21 Homecoming, 10:30 a.m., Pleasant Gap Baptist Church, 4311 Pleasant Gap Drive. No Sunday school or evening services. Everyone welcome.

Eco Craft Camp, 1:30-4:30 p.m., for kids and parents; instructor: Kat Havercamp; Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Registration deadline: July 17. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

TUESDAY, JULY 23

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31

Agent Orange Town Hall meeting, presented

by Chapter 1078 Vietnam Veterans of America, 6-9 p.m., Community Action Center, 2247 Western Ave., Knoxville. A program to explain benefits that may be available to Vietnam veterans, dependents and their survivors; info also available for all veterans of all conflicts. For veterans of Knox and surrounding counties. Info: Don Smith, 615-828-5014; Gary Ellis, 865-548-6408.

Safe Kids of Greater Knoxville Area program, 1 p.m., Luttrell Public Library. Fingerprinting ID by NY Life, and a fire and smoke safety program by Michelle Liford. Info: 992-0208, luttrelllibrary@comcast.net.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Xâ&#x20AC;? marks the spot Pirate Parrrrty, 4 p.m., ages 4 and up, Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road.

Info: 922-2552.

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SATURDAY, AUG. 3 Free womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s self-defense class, 1-2 p.m., Overdrive Krav Maga and Fitness, 7631 Clinton Highway.

Info: 362-5562.

Saturday Stories and Songs: Georgi Schmitt, 11 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road.

Info: 947-6210.

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NEWS FROM TEMPLE BAPTIST ACADEMY

Temple preps for back-to-school time For many students, summertime relegates academics to an afterthought.

Attention turns from math and science to vacations, camps, parades, cookouts and outings with family and friends.

However, for the administration and staff of Temple Baptist Academy, school is always on their minds. Summer is a golden opportunity for planning and preparing for the upcoming school year.

It is also a time to reflect on the previous year and look for ways to improve.

“From implementing strategic planning initiatives to working on capital improvement projects, and from processing student applications to scheduling athletics events, there is an atmosphere of anticipation as we look to advance as a school in the upcoming year,” says vice principal Tim Missey.

Teachers report back to campus on Thursday, Aug. 1, to finalize their lesson

planning and classroom preparations.

The Parent/Student Orientation Rally is 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, and classes begin at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14.

The administration, faculty and staff of Temple Baptist Academy are committed to providing the best educational experience possible. It is a commitment to provide a distinctively Christian education. The hallmark of a truly Christian education is that the knowledge of God and the Bible serve as the foundation for all of life and learning. This biblical worldview provides the framework in which subjects such as science, math, history, language and music are studied.

In a sense, a Christian education is simply the unending discovery and study of our Creator and his creation.

To schedule an appointment for a campus visit or to learn more about Temple Baptist Academy, call 938-8181.

K4 program enrolling for fall Temple Baptist Academy is now enrolling students, like Beloved Umwatari, pictured here, for the new K4 program beginning this fall. K4 will be a half-day program meeting Monday through Friday during the school year. Financial aid is available. Space is limited. Info: 938-8181 or email info@ templebaptistacademy.com.

Learning for all ages at Crown Temple Baptist Academy is a member of an educational family. Crown Education is an assembly of institutions and resources that are connected to provide a suite of educational offerings.

■ Temple Baptist Academy: (K412) providing the foundation for life through Christian education for more than 40 years.

■ Temple Home School: Educational opportunities and services to support parents and students.

■ Crown Tutoring: One-on-one remedial and advanced instruction for children and adults.

■ Crown Academy Online: Offering the best in online Christian education for grades 3-13 and college courses for dual enrollment in high school.

■ Knoxville School of the Bible: Bible

certificate program for adults in the greater Knoxville area.

■ International Language Navigators: Certification available for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Phonetic Reading Specialist ■ Crown Music Conservatory: Professional, personalized music instruction for all ages in voice, piano, organ, brass, strings, and woodwinds.

■ The Crown College of the Bible: Providing excellence in higher education through the School of Ministry, the School of Education, and the School of International Language Navigators.

■ Crown Graduate School and Seminary: Advanced training and valuable resources for a lifetime of study and ministry.

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■ Crown School of Small Business and Entrepreneurship: An accredited

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLES NEWS FROM FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Full speed ahead After 25 years of physical training in the Navy and even more years of playing recreational sports, Jerry Vance of Knoxville, 64, felt every ache and pain from wear and tear on his knees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had been having chronic knee pain for several years and realized things werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t getting any better. In fact, I was having a lot of difficulty with the activities of daily life, going up stairs and things,â&#x20AC;? said Vance, a physician assistant in a Knoxville area general practice office.

Vance decided to have his knees replaced. Most patients have just one knee at a time done, but Vance decided to go â&#x20AC;&#x153;full speed aheadâ&#x20AC;? and have both knees replaced at once, called a bilateral knee replacement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The thinking was they both needed to be done, and if I did them together we had one recovery period instead of two.

It would have been difficult for me to get time off from work to do them separately,â&#x20AC;?

Vance said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The other thing is, doing them both takes away your opportunity to change your mind and back out from the second one,â&#x20AC;? he said with a laugh. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard people say after doing one, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never do the other.â&#x20AC;?

Vance had the surgery June 6, and after a brief stay at an area rehabilitation facility, Vance chose the outpatient rehabilitation services of Fort Sanders Therapy Center in Knoxville to continue healing.

In his work as a physician assistant, Vance had referred many of his own patients who needed physical therapy to Fort Sanders. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would highly recommend those folks, I think they do a wonderful job,â&#x20AC;? said Vance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been using them for a long time for my own patients, and when it came time for me to have therapy, I knew I had to go there.â&#x20AC;?

Vance started with three therapy sessions a week on June 24, riding on a stationary bicycle, and doing exercises to strengthen his leg muscles and expand the range of motion in his knees.

He has recovered so quickly, Vance was able to return to work just four weeks after his surgery. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I understand Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m as much as two to three weeks ahead of most people at this time,â&#x20AC;? said Vance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pretty diligent about doing my home exercises every day, just like I encourage my own patients to do.â&#x20AC;?

Vance said he continues with his therapy after work, three times each week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At Fort Sanders Therapy Center, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very professional, very courteous and patient-oriented. They spend a lot of time in detail explaining what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to do and what the outcome is supposed to be. The wait times have been short, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m there just a little over an hour each time,â&#x20AC;? Vance said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has been excellent.â&#x20AC;?

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Most PT sessions last one hour and are repeated two to three times each week. Patients may attend physical therapy sessions for several weeks or several months, depending on the severity of their medical issues.

Fort Sanders Therapy Center encourages staff to seek specialized training.

For example, one of Fort Sandersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; therapists, Jennifer Templeton, recently earned an advanced sports certiďŹ cation as an Orthopaedic CertiďŹ ed Specialist (OCS), demonstrating her ability to provide specialized care to people with bone fractures, abnormalities of the skeletal system and other orthopedic problems. The certiďŹ cation requires a rigorous exam and more than 2,000 hours of professional experience.

The Center houses therapists that specialize in general physical therapy (for broken bones or replacement joints), lymphedema therapy, which helps with the pain and disability associated with abnormal swelling of the arms and legs due to a lymphatic system disorder and vestibular rehabilitation (for extreme vertigo, or dizziness). Migraine therapy has also been utilized by many neurology patients who suffer from chronic, severe headaches.

Physical therapy requires a physicianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s referral, and sessions are covered by most major insurance companies.

Fort Sanders Therapy Center is located in the Newland Professional Building, Suite 504, 2001 Laurel Ave., Knoxville.

Phone: 865-541-1300.

Stephen Karp works with a patient at the Fort Sanders Therapy Center.

Customized Therapy A visit to Fort Sanders Therapy Center is never one-size-ďŹ ts-all treatment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We customize our treatment approach based on each patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs and diagnoses,â&#x20AC;? said Stephen Karp, manager of the center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We pride ourselves on providing oneon-one care to all our patients, ensuring they are receiving the best care available.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many people do not understand how physical therapy can help. We often assist the doctor in assessing a problem and coming up with a treatment diagnosis,â&#x20AC;? he added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can help your doctor better assess an acute problem before it becomes a chronic issue.â&#x20AC;?

Fort Sanders Therapy uses a web-based program called Focus on Therapeutic Outcomes Inc., (FOTO), to evaluate the progress of each patient. This benchmark is used to determine the progress made on the patients particular diagnoses.

Before, during and after treatment, each patient completes a short assessment of the body part or impairment that needs treatment. The program then estimates the patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s potential for recovery based on age and previous health. It tracks progress during treatment, and after a ďŹ nal assessment at the end of treatment, it compares each patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s progress to national norms.

The result is called a FOTO score. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a high FOTO score compared to others around the country,â&#x20AC;? said Karp. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In addition to our outstanding outcomes, our patient satisfaction ranking is in the 93rd percentile in the entire country.â&#x20AC;?

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It never gets old Roadshow” are unpaid. In fact, they pay most of their own expenses on “Roadshow” tours, which take place every summer.

“We give them lunch on Saturday,” said executive producer Marsha Bemko, “and nine to 10 million viewers. So it actually works out very well for them.”

Bemko is a 30-year television veteran, and has been with the “Roadshow” since 1999. At first she turned down the job when it was offered to her in order to have time with her family. But she reconsidered.

“I’m so glad I said yes!

I didn’t expect to like it as much as I do. It never gets old – no pun intended.”

She’s a real people person, and her favorite part of the job is connecting with the folks who’ve come to the show.

“People aren’t predictable. And it’s a very vulnerable time for them; there’s so much history associated with these objects. I am a collector of stories, and I love to listen to what people have to say about their families and their past.”

She urged Elaine Irwin Meyer, daughter of museum founder John Rice Irwin, to “tell the story of the museum on video. Make an oral history of it. Nobody else can tell it like you can – no one else experienced it like you did.”

The host of the show, known instantly to all viewers, is Mark Walberg. A 20year game and quiz show veteran, he’s in his ninth season with the “Roadshow.” Although he wasn’t one of the original hosts, he was always a fan. He now calls himself an “avid student” who learns something new from every appraisal.

Walberg spoke with pas-

By the time you read this, the big “Antiques Roadshow” weekend here in Knoxville will have come and gone. But last Thursday was the crew’s first day in the area, which provided the opportunity for a delightful visit.

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Carol’s Corner And yes, they were just as nice as you would expect.

The setting was the Museum of Appalachia. Appraiser Ken Farmer, who’s been with the “Roadshow” since its inception 18 years ago, was in hog heaven when he spotted all the museum’s old musical instruments. “This is an amazing smorgasbord. It’s eye candy to me,” he said. “Look at that banjo made out of a tin can. People made things out of whatever they had.”

He’s an expert in many fields, not just instruments, and recalled one of the weirdest items he’s been asked to appraise – a vampire-killing kit, brought in during a taping in New Orleans.

“It was fabricated to look very old. The case was from the 1800s, but the rest of it – a Saturday-night special and a wooden stake – looked suspicious. I brought it around to several other appraisers, and one by one they revealed it to be a fake.

“The woman who brought it in was very disappointed, and there were many expletives deleted during her segment!”

Appraisers for “Antiques

An old ram keeps a careful eye on appraiser Ken Farmer and “Antiques Roadshow” host Mark Walberg.

Appraiser Ken Farmer with his “smorgasbord” sion about the show.

“Unlike most reality TV, all the reactions you see on ‘Antiques Roadshow’ are genuine,” he said. “There’s a different ideal at work here; this business model wouldn’t normally be justified, as all the appraisals

Heartland Golden Gala Heartland H eartland G Golden olden Retriever Retriever Rescue Rescue iiss presenting presenting the the Second Second Annual Annual Heartland Golden Gala on Saturday, August 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Rothchild Catering and Conference Center 8807 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

are free, and 90 percent of the items don’t even make it onto the show.

“But the difference lies in the fact that while television’s mission is to entertain, PBS’s mission is to educate and entertain. It’s like going to history class without it being drudgery.

History should be an actionadventure movie – a romantic comedy – a searing drama! The people who come to ‘Antiques Roadshow’ carry with them living human

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history. And human contact is at the heart of what makes this show great.”

The hugely popular show is still gaining viewers, and next season will offer 35 ep-

Lover Girl is a sweet 2-year-old white and grey domestic long hair available for adoption at YoungWilliams Animal Center on Division Street. She has been spayed, vaccinated and microchipped and her adoption fee has been reduced to $25. See Lover Girl and her friends from noon to 6 p.m. daily, or visit www.young-williams.org for more information.

GIVE BLOOD, SAVE LIVES Att the gala, we will be sharing stories of some of the hundreds hundred of Goldens that we have rescued. rescued All proceeds will help in the rescue and re-homing of Golden Retrievers in East Tennessee.

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The event, emceed by Bill Landry, host of the Heartland Series, and Sam Venable, columnist for the Knoxville News Sentinel, will include dinner as well as both a silent and live auction. Music will be provided

by The Second Opinion, a local band of area physicians.

Tickets for the gala are $50 per person. A portion of the ticket price is tax deductible.

Heartland Golden Retriever Rescue is a 501(c) 3 organization. For additional information check our website at www.heartlandgoldenrescue.org. www.heartlandgoldenrescue.org

765-8808 All donations are tax deductible. Heartland Golden Retriever Rescue is a 501(c)3 organization.

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We are always looking for volunteers to help with transporting, socializing the dogs and foster parents to help us evaluate.

isodes, up from the previous 29. So cheers to “Antiques Roadshow,” and let’s hope it continues down that road for a very long time!

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HEALTH NOTES ■ A six-week grief support group will meet 2 p.m.

Wednesdays, July 24-Aug. 28, at the Corryton Senior Center.

Info: Sarah Wimmer, bereavement support at Amedisys Hospice, 689-7123.

■ Amedisys Hospice offers free adult grief support groups at the following times and places: Newly bereaved support group meets 1:30 p.m. every third Monday at Panera Bread in Fountain City. On-going grief support group meets 6 p.m. every fourth Tuesday at Amedisys offices, 1420 Dutch Valley Road. Info: Sarah Wimmer, bereavement support at Amedisys Hospice, 689-7123.

Medic was asked to partner with Second Harvest Food Bank this month in order to help its Food For Kids ■ UT Hospice Adult Grief Supprogram. Food for Kids provides kids with a backpack port Group meets 5-6:30 p.m. filled with kid-friendly food to take home after school or each first and third Tuesday in on weekends. For many in the program this may be the the UT Hospice office at 2270 only food they receive all weekend. Medic’s blood donors Sutherland Ave. A light supper can decline their free T-shirt and a monetary donation is served. Info or reservation: will be made specifically to support the program. Donors Brenda Fletcher, 544-6279. will also receive a coupon for a free Chick-fil-A sandwich. ■ UT Hospice, serving patients The community blood center is in need of all blood types, and families in Knox and especially O Negative. Donors may visit any community 15 surrounding counties, drive or one of Medic’s donor centers: 1601 Ailor Ave. and conducts ongoing orientation sessions for adults (18 and 11000 Kingston Pike in Farragut. older) interested in becoming Area blood drives are: volunteers with the program.

■ 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, July 15, First Baptist Church No medical experience is at Strawberry Plains, inside fellowship hall. required. Training is provided.

■ 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, July 15, Mast General Store on Info: Penny Sparks, 544-6279.

Gay Street, Bloodmobile. Donors will receive 20 percent off all regular priced items.

■ 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, July 15, Walgreens in Farragut, 10701 Kingston Pike, Bloodmobile.

■ 2:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, TestAmerica Inc., 5815 Middlebrook Pike, Bloodmobile.

■ 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 18, First Tennessee Plaza, inside old Lunch Box area.

■ 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, July 18, Legend Fitness, 5901 Middlebrook Pike, Bloodmobile.

■ 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, July 18, UT Medical Center inside Wood Auditorium.

Read the ■ 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, July 19, American Trust Bank, 6771 Baum Drive, Bloodmobile.

Worship Notes ■ 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 20, New Harvest Church on the Faith page of God, 1398 C. Road, Bloodmobile.

Donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh 110 pounds in the or more (16-year-olds weighing at least 120 pounds can donate but must have parental consent) and all donors must have positive identification.

7049 Maynardville Pike • 922-4136

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HALLS/FOUNTAIN CITY Shopper news • JULY 15, 2013 • B-3

Lost & Found

13 For Sale By Owner 40a Lakefront Property 47 Houses - Unfurnished 74 Horses

FOUND: FEMALE TERRIER MIX, found July 8 in Halls Heights s/d at Cunningham & Rollins Rd. Call 2301034.

Special Notices

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PELVIC/ TRANSVAGINAL MESH? Did you undergo transvaginal placement of mesh for pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence between 2005 and the present? If the mesh caused complications, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Charles H.Johnson Law and speak with female staff members 1-800-535-5727

BEST VALUE IN GETTYSVUE 9018 Legends Lake Lane, 37922.

Beautiful home overlooking the 15th green in Knoxville's premier golf community.

This gracious home features outstanding views, spacious kitchen, family room and living room with vaulted ceilings with French doors leading to the covered porch.

The main level master bedroom features, deck access, Jacuzzi bath, separate shower and walk in his and hers closets.

Architectural detail abounds throughout the home. The walk out lower level is available to finish the home to 5,000 square foot of living space. $499,900. 865-531-2816 or 865-765-4237.

MLS # 836374

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THE NORTHEAST FARRAGUT. 4 BR, 3.5 KNOX UTILITY BA, 3370 SF, fenced DISTRICT Board of yard, n'hood pool + Commissioners will boat launch. $365K. hold the regular forsalebyowner. monthly meeting on com/23940418.

865Monday, July 22, 675-2777 Agents with 2013, at 8:30 a.m. in clients welcome. their office located at 7214 Washington Pike, Corryton, TN. Condos- Townhouses 42 If special accommodations are needed, pls call 865- FSBO: Fully Restored Sequoyah Hills 687-5345.

Townhouse!

Ideal Location, Easy Living Near UT/Downtown.

3 BR, 2.5 BA, 1600 sqft. Private patio areas (front & rear), wood floor, new kitchen w/maple cabinets, SS appliances, new tile, pass-thru to DR all custom. Pella windows/ doors. Kohler toilets and fixtures. New gas furnace and A/C. Washer/dryer.

Wood-burning FP. Built-in media unit.

Adoption 21 Reduced @ $215,000.

865-384-4324 ADOPT. Together we will provide a loving, secure, happy home with a bright future for your baby. Expenses Paid.

Christine & Bobby 1-888-571-5558.

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CHEAP Houses For Sale Up to 60% OFF 865-309-5222 www.CheapHousesTN.com

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TRAYLOR, DIANA 263724MASTER Ad Size 2 x 3.5 N <ec>

STUNNING LAKE FRONT HOME with Dock on Melton Hill Lake.

This 3BR/2BA home is surrounded on over two wooded acres with unbelieveable Lake Views. For Sale

By Owner - $649,000 Call 865-748-9078 for Showing.

Cemetery Lots 4

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Lots, Sherwood Gardens, Alcoa. $1500 ea.

Value $2095 ea. 865-922-6860

GREENWOOD CEM. 2 adjacent gravesites near entrance. $4200/both. 256-7922 Highland Mem. West, Sutherland Ave., Garden of Gospel (4) lots, $1000 ea. 865-274-9946

Real Estate Wanted 50 WE BUY HOUSES Any Reason, Any Condition 865-548-8267 www.ttrei.com

Real Estate Service 53 Prevent Foreclosure Free Help 865-268-3888 www.PreventForeclosureKnoxville.com

Commercial Prop-Sale 60 1 ACRE on Hardin Valley w/ware-house & office, Owner financing avail. $199,000. 865-806-3274 ***Web ID# 267663***

Office Space - Rent 65 Tazewell Pike office park.

Single or suite. Reasonable.

963-5933

Comm. Prop. - Rent 66 CA$H for your House!

Cash Offer in 24 Hours 865-365-8888 www.TNHouseRelief.com TAZEWELL, TN, newly renovated space in high traffic area located on Hwy 33 in Midtown Shopping Ctr. Over 4300 sf in 2 buildings. Can lease as whole or separate. $1300 & $700 per mo.

Excell. for retail, office, beauty shop, etc. 865-679-2713 or 865-497-3020

Apts - Furn or Unfrn 70

CAREER NIGHT! Considering a career in real estate or looking for a change?

Learn more about Crye-Leike Realtors & why we are #1 in the Mid South & #5 in the Nation.

Join us July 18 at 6pm 7563 Barnett Way Powell, TN Call 865-938-7750 or 865-809-3132

MALE ROOMMATE Needed to sub-rent a 2 BR apt., 4 miles from UT. $393 + utilities.

Washer /dryer incl.

423-276-8850.

Apts - Unfurnished 71 APT. FOR rent, 4510 Upchurch Rd. in Ftn City. 1 BR, $350/mo., $300 dep.

Info: 548-9785.

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

Houses - Unfurnished 74 GIBBS AREA: Scotch Meadows, 3BR, 2BA, 2 car gar., very nice 4 year old home. $925 mo., call 865-604-1322.

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HILL, TAMMIE Tammie Hill 274592MASTER 256-3805 Ad Size 3 xtammielhill@cs.com 6 bw N www.tammiehill.com <ec> Realty Executives Associates 688-3232 THIS WEEK'S FEATURED LISTINGS:

DRASTICALLY REDUCED! Owner moving-must sell. 2,970 SF, 4BR/3BA, 2 mstr suites, oversized 2-car gar w/extra stg, lg deck, pool, privacy fence & gorgeous views of House Mtn! $262,900

CORRYTON - 1-level maintenance-free home on level lot. 3BR/2BA, 2-car gar, screenedin porch, fenced backyard, hdwd flrs, cath ceiling, newly painted & ready to move into! $127,000

CONDO - HALLS/POWELL AREA - 1,564 SF 3BR/3BA condo only 4 yrs old & like new. Very open with FP, hdwd, ceramic tile, cath ceiling & more. Unfinished bonus & 2-car gar. $174,900 NEAR NORRIS LAKE! This well maintained home is on 1.85 acres in private setting & within 1 mile to lake access & Big Ridge State Park. Home features 2BR/2BA, screened-in porch w/hot tub. Lg 2-car det gar w/extra stg. $109,900 HISTORICAL BEAUTY - This 2-sty Victorian features architectural details, built-ins, French doors, pocket doors, 5 FPs, claw foot tub & so much more. 3-car det gar + carport. 5BR/4BA home. $169,900 HOLSTON HILLS AREA - 1,568 SF on 4.80 acres. Home is updated & ready to move into. Private setting. New vinyl siding, new plumbing, wiring, windows, kit, BAs, flooring & more. $150,000 WEST - Near Turkey Creek 2,900 SF, 4BR/2.5BA w/several updates including new roof & lg back deck. Home features a lg kit w/loads of cabinets, den w/wet bar & more. $189,900 SPACIOUS 2,828 SF ON 1.75 ACRES. Home features 3BR/2.5BA, open, FP, hdwd, lg mstr suite on main w/Jacuzzi & sep shower. Small barn & det gar w/extra stg. $239,900 MAYNARDVILLE - 1-level maintenance-free 3BR/2BA, 2-car gar, open flr pln, covered front porch, back deck, level yard & more.

REDUCED! $99,900 LAKE ACCESS - This all brick, 1-level home is within walking distance to Norris Lake w/deeded lake access. Spacious home w/ open flr pln, all kit appl, mstr w/Jacuzzi, hdwd, ceramic tile & more. $113,900 For a complete list of available properties in your area contact Tammie direct. Cell/txt 256-3805 Email at tammielhill@cs.com or visit www.tammiehill.com

143 Boats Motors

232 Trucks

257 Domestic

265 Excavating/Grading 326 Remodeling

SEYMOUR, 3 BR, 2 SADDLE. Big Horn PALM BEACH Pontoon, FORD F150 XLT 2005 CADILLAC Fleetwood BA, partially fin.

Cowboy #10, good 2005 Deluxe, 22 ft, new Super Crew, 4 door, Brougham 1994, 4 dr., bsmt, $1200/mo. 423cond., $200. Call 865cond. 60 HP Big Foot Eng. Grey, 5.4 V8, 56K mi, 1 owner, garaged, 312-5032 for details.

216-5646 $11,500. 865-397-0872 $15,250. 828-246-4908 like new, 149K mi., $2500. 865-690-6836.

PETERBILT 2006 WEST NEAR O.R. & SEA NYMPH 1990, 1 CAMARO 1998, Z28 EXHD 70" 550 Cat 13 Turkey Crk, 3 BR, 2 Free Pets 145 owner, great shape, Platinum Convertible, 33k mi, Interior Large 1/2 BA, FR w/fpl, 17 1/2 ft. Fish & Ski, Car, white in color wetbar, 2 c. gar. 2 FREE KITTENS! @ showroom cond.

70HP Johnson out$11,500. 865-406-3388. w/Viper red frame & $1,050/mo 865-679-1616 board, Minn Kota 7 wks old, lightfenders.

Please read detrolling motor.

New colored short-hair.

MERC. TRACER 1997 tails, call if serious. flooring, carpeting, 274-9652 in ClinLS, AT, AC, great mpg, $32,500. 781-519-9058.

Condo Rentals 76 Call & some seats. ton. low mi, very nice Comes with Yacht $2,650. 865-643-7103 Club trailer. $3,900 FTN CITY 2-story ADOPT! 4 Wheel Drive 258 OBO. 865-456-0168 condo\, 2BR/1.5BA, Looking for an addi1-yr lease. No pets Air Cond / Heating 301 tion to the family? or smoking.

CHEVY 3500 Dually Young-Williams $700/mo. Call 599- Visit 2008, ext. cab, exc.

Animal Center, the You will love if you 2186 or 740-9045. cond., BMW 5th official shelter for like to W-Board, W-skate, wheel hitch $28,000.

Knoxville & slalom, & barefooting.

NEW CONDO. 2 BR, 423-620-2199 Knox County.

Orig. owner, strict 2BA, 1 car garage, no annual maint., kept Call 215-6599 pets. $775/mo. $700 dep. under roof w/cover www.urbanparkvillas.com or visit since day 1. Less than Comm Trucks Buses 259 600 hrs use. 1999 Malibu Dave 388-3232 knoxpets.org Sunsetter LXI. Off white 2006 OX 14 ft, 52" sides, air gate, & maroon, equipped NORTHEAST tarp, extra nice. w/tower, wedge, Sirrus Farmer’s Market 150 $9500. 865-654-5495 radio, new swim platKNOXVILLE ***Web ID# 272518*** form, 2 extra jump Murphy Road, 2 BR, 2 JOHN DEERE 2155, 2 seats, cruise control.

BA, 2 car gar., very wh. dr., 2050 hrs. Good No dock rash. Exc. nice. $900 month. rubber. 2nd owner.

Antiques Classics 260 family boat. $19,900 865-604-1322.

Nice. $9800. 865-654-5495 firm incl. orig. trlr. ***Web ID# 272521*** Exc. cond. Ron 865-856-7056 CHEVROLET or 865-310-0521.

TRUCK Pro Street Manf’d Homes - Sale 85 PASTURE LAND for 1969, dark blue, all rent for horses, tube chasis, 454 1995 2BR/2BA Horton. $50/mo. 771-9353.

Motor Homes 237 Roller motor, 9" Ford Gas FP, great w/4 link suspension, cond! $11,500. Call top, all custom 865-719-9282.

Machinery-Equip. 193 1999 Seabreeze motor chop home, 33', new ACs, leather int. New 20" 1996 SINGLE-WIDE TOYOTA FORKLIFT new tires & brakes, wheels on rear, 18's ^ on front, Ready for by Patriot everything works 3000, air tires, LP, side show or drive.

3BR/1.5BA, great great, 48K mi, shift, ready to work.

Alterations/Sewing 303 Reduced to $25,000 neighborhood on Riready to go. $22,000 $3900. 865-216-5387 OBO. 423-312-8256. fle Range Rd. New obo. 865-566-4102 ***Web ID# 273832*** app., new carpet & ALTERATIONS tile. New furnace. Household Furn. 204 MONACO SIGNATURE

BY FAITH 1980, 15K mi. Men women, Reduced to $10,000.

45' 2005 Castle IV. 500 MGB children. since new, white w/ Call 414-1119.

Custom-tailored HP Detroit diesel, Allison black, runs good, clothes for ladies of all 70" LOVESEAT, gold transm., 12k gen., only $3500. 865-257-3338 w/burgundy & green Roadmaster chassis, sizes plus kids! like new. 4 slides, king sleep no.

Manf’d Homes - Rent 86 stripes, Faith Koker 938-1041 $75. 335-2467 bed, residential refrig., Sport Utility 261 W/D, DW, Aqua Hot. North. Private, very New Memory Foam Cement / Concrete 315 Reduced $25,000 to clean, 2 BR, garden with gel, queen size, $160,000. 865-376-2443; CHEV. SUBURBAN tub, appl., deck, more. Reg. $1099, sale $799.

2008 1 owner, 4x4, 865-466-0506. $150/wk. 865-771-6799 We also have mattress LTZ pkg, loaded, sets starting at $225 61k mi, new Michelins, WINNEBAGO BRAVE a set. 865-805-3058. extra clean, $32,500.

1999, 43,872 mi, very Trucking Opportunities 106 865-654-5495 little usage. $18,500 ***Web ID# 272508*** obo. 865-988-3490 Drivers: Home Household Appliances 204a Weekly! Pay up to HONDA PILOT 2009, $.40/mi. 70% D & H, 7 pass. 2 WD. WILL HAUL AWAY Motorcycles 238 touring, 90% No Touch DVD, Nav, 91k mi. your unwanted Freight. CBS/ Den$21,500. 865-455-3391. household appli- GOLDWING TRIKE tal/Vision/401k Classances & scrap 1989, GL1500, 74k HONDA PILOT EXL, A CDL, metal. John 925-3820 mi., $14,900 obo.

2011, sunroof, 6 Months Exp. Call 865-988-3490. leather, 16K mi., 877-704-3773 $22,500. 423-295-5393 DRIVERS: Games/Toys 206 Harley Davidson 2003 Make $63,000/yr or FLHTI Standard, Toyota 4-Runner 2003 more, $2,500 Driver AIR HOCKEY by loaded w/chrome, Ltd, 2WD, 115K mi, Referral Bonus & Sports Craft Turbo, extras & upgrades, new tires, new stereo, $1,200.00 Orientation 7x4, nice cond. $250. lowered, air shocks, lthr seats, 2 owners, Completion Bonus!

865-405-7629 lv. msg. alarm, air horn, $11,400. 865-607-9923 CDL-A, OTR Exp. Rinehart Tru-Duals, ***Web ID# 275207*** Req'd. Call Now: radio + 1-877-725-8241 Antiques 216 Harley more. 43K mi. Must see to apprec. Imports 262 $12,000. 865-310-8850 PIANO Healthcare 110 ANTIQUE BOX BUGGY '98 TOYOTA Corolla H.D. ULTRA Classic Good cond. $1500.

LE, 1 owner, exc Ltd 103, 2011, black, 865-216-5646 cond. Sandrift, 27k loaded w/all options, mi. New Goodyear heated grips, Screamin tires, loaded! $7995.

Eagle pkg., w/cam, Auctions 217 NOW HIRING Call 922-4907.

True Duals Rhinehart ^ exhaust, 1700 mi., like Acura RL 2004, loaded, new, $23,500 OBO. sunroof, Michelins, Cleaning 318 423-312-8256 like new in & out, Must have valid DL, ***Web ID# 273833*** $9995. 865-397-7918 reliable vehicle with CHRISTIAN LADY CLEANING SERliability insurance Honda Reflex 250 BMW 328i 1998, S/roof, VICE. Dependable, ($50,000 / $100,000 Scooter, clock, carrier, lthr, htd seats, good refs, Call 705-5943. silver, 65 mpg Helmet. coverage). Experience cond, great 1st car, Also will organize $2000 bo. 865-274-6418. $5,000 obo. 865-675-2323 preferred. License up your home & garage! to date. Full medical / VICTORY 2001 Model. HONDA CIVIC LX 2005, dental benefits pkg V9D black deluxe, 73K mi., 6 spd., Fla. 323 for employees $4200. Very nice. car, 30-38 MPG Hwy. Electrical working 35+ hrs/wk!

865-577-0001 $8499 obo. 239-200-5191 ***Web ID# 272932*** Mileage reimbursement VOL Elect ric Work available in I ns tal l ati on 3 2009 hatchbk, Auto Accessories 254 Mazda Knox and all Repair mint cond, drk gray, surrounding counties.

Maintenance AT, alloy whls, tinted MASTERTOW Tow Service Upwindows, cruise, CD, Dolly w/brakes, new 23K mi, $13,900. 865grades tires & tire straps.

691-1372; 865-719-0559 Cab l e Very good dolly, ***Web ID# 272883*** P h on e L i n es ready to go! $950.

S ma l l j o b s Call 865-850-8875.

MAZDA MIATA 2005, welco me.

AT, 1 owner, 17K mi, $14,900.

License d/Ins ured Vans 256 865-376-6782 Ofc : 9 4 5 -3 05 4 CALL TODAY Cell: 705-6357 1991 560 865-247-0339 DODGE CARAVAN MERCEDES SEL, Blk. Runs ex2002, 7 pass., clean, c., Fully equip.

Elderly Care 324 good cond. $3700. $3400. 865-523-0582; Call 865-363-9018.

865-566-5209 Construction 112a CHRISTIAN EXP'D. HONDA ODYSSEY HOME CAREGIVER COROLLA S 2004 EX, DVD, 137k TOYOTA available. Morning 2003, 1 Owner, Well mi, mech. sound, shift only. 456-3741 Maint., only 111K mi, looks sharp, priv. sale $7,295. 865-556-9162 $7450/bo. 865-809-8495. ***Web ID# 270805*** VOLVO 240 1989 station Excavating/Grading 326 wagon, good cond.

HONDA ODYSSEY low mi., records.

EXL, 2008, DVD, $4500 obo. 865-335-2043 leather, 27K mi., ***Web ID# 272108*** $16,500. 423-295-5393 VW JETTA LTD 2006, 2.0T, silver, black Trucks 257 lthr, airbags front & side, heated seats, sat. radio/MP3, anti CHEVY SILVERADO theft, front & rear 2003 2500 HD, 8.1 AC, alloy whls, new workhorse, Allis. tran. tires, exc cond, FSBO 64K mi., new tires, ^ $8,750. 865-924-0791 loaded, exc. cond. $12,900. 865-254-5910. ^

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Bobcat/Backhoe. Small dump truck. Small jobs welcome & appreciated!

Call 688-4803 or 660-9645.

CARPENTRY, VINYL windows, drs, siding, flr jacking & leveling, painting, plumbing, elec, bsmnt waterproofing, hvac repair, inFencing 327 sulation, tree work.

Sr. Citizen Discount.

455-5042 FENCE WORK Installation & repair. Free Licensed General est. 43 yrs exp! Call Contractor 973-2626.

Restoration, remodeling, additions, kitchens, bathrooms, decks, sunFlooring 330 rooms, garages, etc.

Residential & commercial, free estimates.

CERAMIC TILE installation.

Floors/ 922-8804, Herman Love. walls/ repairs. 33 SPROLES DESIGN yrs exp, exc work!

CONSTRUCTION John 938-3328 *Repairs/additions *Garages/roofs/decks Guttering 333 *Siding/paint/floors

938-4848 or 363-4848

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

Quality work, guaranteed. Call 288-0556.

Handyman

Roofing / Siding

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CARPENTRY, PLUMBING, painting, siding.

Free est, 30+ yrs exp!

Call 607-2227.

Lawn Care

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^ ALL TYPES roofing, guaranteed to fix any leak. Special coating for metal roofs, slate, chimney repair. Sr. Citizen Discount. Call 455-5042.

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CNA's

Dogs

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BOSTON TERRIERS female & beautiful white male pup. $300 cash firm. 423-353-4178 CAVALIER KING Charles AKC, 8 wks. old, Shots & worming UTD, Blenheim Male & fem. $750 & up. 865-661-2012 ***Web ID# 273735***

265 FORD 1 ton 1986, with Domestic dump bed & 14' 43K mi. Buick Century 1990 Ltd., Wanted To Buy 222 trailer, $6,000. 865-354-9559.

68K mi, new Michelins all pwr, exc cond, V6, WANTED: F150 2007, AT, $2550. 865-670-3943 READERS DIGEST FORD only 27,775 MI. AC, CONDENSED BUICK LUCERNE bedliner, Xcab, clean, BOOKS CXL 2011, fully $12,500.

Price reduced.

We buy hardback col- 865-247-5534; 865-308-3313 loaded, lthr seats, lections in good con10,300 mi., exc. cond. dition, will pick up if $19,500 obo. 865-207-1755. ^ local. 776-0529 Sporting Goods 223

Domestic

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TREE WORK & Power Stump Grinder. Free est, 50 yrs exp!

804-1034

Tree Service

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^ COOPER'S BUDGET LAWNCARE Cheaper than the rest but still the best! 6 yrs exp, free est. Mowing, mulching, hedgetrimming etc. Call Donnie at 384-5039.

FRED'S LAWN CARE Mowing, weed-eating & blowing.

LOW RATES! Also minor mower repairs.

679-1161

TRACTOR WORK, bush hog, grading & tilling. $50 job minimum. 235-6004

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CATHY'S PAINTING & WALLPAPER REMOVAL. Call 454-1793 or 947-5688.

Powell's Painting & Remodeling - Residential & Commercial.

Free Estimates. 865771-0609

Plumbing

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Domestic

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By Wendy Smith her subdivision, West Hills, was threatened by Some consider leisure to be the ultimate the construction of West Town Mall in 1972. That reward for a life well-lived, but not Reuben experience spurred her to help other neighborand Barbara Pelot. At 78, Reuben, who is also hoods have a voice in city government. She ran called Nib, works fulltime at his dental pracfor City Council at the age of 64, and served two tice. And when she’s not volunteering elsefour-year terms beginning in 2001. where, Barbara works beside him.

“That opened up a whole new world for me. I He has no immediate plans to retire. felt like everybody in Knoxville was my neighbor.

“It’s my opinion that the more active you I learned about so many opportunities for serare, the more active you can be,” he says. vice,” she says.

That would explain the extraordinary She has served on several commissions and amount of community service accomplished boards, but she’s particularly proud of the fact by these two. It began early in their marriage that she opened up each City Council meeting and hasn’t let up. with a prayer as chaplain of the group. She grew Nib grew up in Crossville, and Barbara was up attending Concord United Methodist Church, raised in Farragut. They married in 1957 when and Nib became a member when they married.

Nib was halfway through dental school. As The church has been yet another outlet for service soon as Barbara finished her degree, they had for the Pelots, as Barbara has taught numerous four children in four years.

Sunday school classes and Nib has held almost After Nib served in the Army Dental Corps, every church office. he began working with Barbara’s uncle in Barbara is still active with, and passionate Knoxville. Along with his full-time job, he saw about , a number of nonprofits, including the Joy dental patients at the Knox County Health of Music School and the Sexual Assault Center Department one morning per week. When he of East Tennessee. She also continues to serve began taking a mobile dental unit to outlying on the Juvenile Court Advisory Board and the schools, Barbara went with him. She also beFoster Care Review Board. came active in the local dental auxiliary, and Nib and Barbara Pelot relax at their West Hills home after a busy day. Photo by eventually became president of the Tennessee Nib has been president of the West Hills ComWendy Smith Dental Auxiliary. munity Association for 3 years, and his quiet Nib bought his own practice, and as soon leadership calms heated discussions, like those the boss here,” Nib laughs. as their youngest child was in kindergarten, that have sprung up as Tennova Healthcare plans In 1999, Nib “begged and borrowed” equipment to start Barbara started helping at the office. a new medical center in the neighborhood’s backyard. a dental clinic at the Volunteer Ministry Center. The Pelots “I was awestruck by what he could do. What he does, Barbara encourages everyone to become involved worked there every Friday for over 10 years. Through his he does well,” says Barbara, who continues to manage in community service, regardless of age. Many organiinvolvement with the Tennessee State Guard, Nib has also the details at his office. “I do my thing and he does his.” zations have simple needs, like people to make phone donated time to local Veteran Stand Downs, which procalls, she says.

They agree that their respect for each other enables vide medical care for homeless veterans. them to work together.

“There are no specific qualifications,” she says. “People just need people.”

“She would let me be the boss there, and she would be Barbara has a long history of volunteering with non-

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The Tri-State Crematory, located less than 20 miles from Chattanooga, provided cremation services for a number of funeral homes in Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama before the discovery of more than 300 uncremated bodies. Family members had been given concrete dust instead of the cremated remains of their loved ones.

Considerations Before Cremation: • Does the funeral home own its own crematory?

• Are you able to visit and inspect the crematory?

• If the crematory is off-site, where is it, and can you inspect it?

Just 11 years ago, a grisly scene was discovered at Tri-State Crematory, an industrial crematory that provided cremation services to a number of funeral homes in Tennesee, Georgia, and Alabama.

More than 300 bodies were found in piles in a storage shed, in vaults, and scattered across the property instead of being cremated as had been promised.

Horrified family members learned that they had been provided concrete dust instead of the cremated remains of their loved ones.

Later it was discovered that many of the funeral homes never inspected the crematory to learn its operating procedures and never ensured that cremations were actually being carried out.

At the time, Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel & Crematory managing partner Eric Botts worked at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home in Cleveland, Tennessee. Since Buckner owned and operated its own on-site crematory, none of the affected families had used Buckner, but the funeral home quickly offered to retrieve any identified body from Tri-State and provide cremation services at no charge for those families, ultimately providing dozens of

free cremations.

Botts is quick to point out that the situation in Noble, Georgia was highly unusual and certainly is not being repeated at any local crematory. “However, it is still on the minds of many of our clients who come in to tour our facility and make their own prearrangements,” says Botts.

“Having seen first-hand the way the traumatic events in Noble, Georgia impacted the affected families, I felt it a top priority to establish Knox County’s only on-site crematory to provide this service to the area,” says Botts, who has been with Gentry Griffey since July 2010.

By having a crematory onsite, Gentry Griffey is not dependent on anyone else’s schedule or facilities, and they oversee every step of the cremation. The entire cremation process is completed at their on-site crematory by their professional and licensed staff, keeping costs affordable for a variety of budgets.

Because Gentry Griffey’s crematory is located on their premises and includes a viewing room, they both welcome and encourage families to be present prior to the cremation, which is an option not available at any other area funeral home.

For those who have chosen cremation but have pre-planned their final arrangements at another funeral home, it is a very simple process to transfer that pre-arranged plan to Gentry Griffey. Their staff can handle all of the details to make

it as seamless as possible for clients.

Over the last few years, the interest in cremation as a means of final disposition has dramatically increased. There are many options available for those who choose cremation, and it is not necessary to limit or alter the type of funeral arrangements you select because you have chosen cremation. Many families include the traditional viewing, visitation and funeral service as a part of the final arrangements, while others decide to have a simpler memorial service.

There are many reasons why people choose cremation.

Among the most common are environmental considerations, philosophical reasons, cost, and because they feel it is less complicated for their families.

Whatever the reason, choosing cremation is a very personal decision and one that should be made after considering all of the options.

Gentry Griffey offers Knoxville’s only on-site crematory, and their staff is available to answer any questions about cremation and pre-planning and/or pre-funding final arrangements.

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What Medicare changes are on the horizon If you find yourself standing at your mailbox amidst a daily sea of flyers, letters and packets of information from insurors, two things are certain: (1) It’s the last quarter of the year, and (2) You’re turning 65 or enrolling in Medicare. So you’re swamped with information – and anyone who has been through this process knows that’s no exaggeration – but what do you do with all of it? How can you manage to sift through dozens and dozens of promises and pledges to find the one program that is the perfect fit for you?

The answer is pretty simple: you can’t. Sure, you can close your eyes and pick a program out of that pile of offers, but much as you wouldn’t buy a car without test driving and kicking some tires, you shouldn’t jump into just any Medicare Insurance Plan. There is one perfect fit for you, but unless you’re an expert in the field, you don’t know what it is. It’s a true conundrum.

Finding a local experienced provider deserves the scrutiny of an unbiased professional who is able to offer several plans for you to choose from. Each of those envelopes in your mailbox represents just one company and that company’s products alone. A Independent Broker can match your needs to what is offered by a specific company.

Blake McCoy, owner of Independent Insurance Consultants in Knoxville, is a leader in the Medicare Industry. “Medicare changes every year. There are vast differences between a Medicare Supplement and a Medicare Advantage Plan. It is our job to keep up with those changes and to keep our clients informed.” McCoy cautions that “Medicare is not one size fits all, even in families. Often we have husbands and wives on completely different plans because their situations are different. Health issues, age, drug needs, doctors, specialists and assets and income are all among the considerations that would dictate whether a husband and wife would have the same or different coverages. We always need to talk in detail with each person to assure their needs are met.”

While most Medicare recipients are eligible to change policies only in the final quarter of the year, McCoy reminds folks that the exception to that rule is certain people who receive government assistance. “Those who are on Tenncare Medicaid can make changes year-round as their situation changes. We meet with people every day in those situations. The good news is that we can help them find the best plan for the best price.”

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By Carol Zinavage Ring, ring.

“Hello, Reba? This is Carol Zinavage from The Shopper. I left a message about interviewing you?”

“Oh, yes – sorry, I’ve been out of town.

But I have to tell you that I’m not sure I’d make a good subject; I’m not too impressed with myself.”

“But you hike on the Appalachian Trail.”

“Oh, well, only in Tennessee, and up in Maine – you know, Mt. Katahdin.”

“Reba, you’re 90.”

“Oh, I haven’t hiked it since last year, though.”

“When you were 89??? That’s hardly less impressive.”

Reba Haynes hasn’t been on a hike yet this year. You might expect the reason, at age 90, to be health problems. You’d be wrong.

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and crocheted flats. She’s stylish as well as active in many areas – the first and foremost of which is her church, Central Baptist of Fountain City. When asked what the secret to her vibrant longevity is, she unhesitatingly answered, “My faith in God.” She joined the church in 1932 at the age of 9, which makes her the longest-attending still-active member, and was in fact born on the site of the church’s Family Life center, back when Broadway was a narrow twolane road.

She was married for 67 years to famed Knoxville attorney Joe R. Haynes, who passed away in 2009. They had two children, Joe III and Margaret. The family grew to include “four grands and five greats,” in Reba’s words.

A few weeks ago, one of her granddaughters got married on the beach in Key West, Fla., and Reba was there. In fact, she celebrated her 90th birthday the day she arrived.

Reba’s love of hiking, and of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in parAppalachian Trail hiker Reba Haynes poses with her extensive collection of Great Smoky ticular, started when she and Joe attended Mountains history, maps and photos.

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That first trip led to 20 years of hiking together, covering 8,500 miles of trails, including all 900 miles of the Smokies. Along the way, Reba and Joe â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both in their 60s when they began their adventure â&#x20AC;&#x201C; became wildflower enthusiasts. While Joe wrote up details of each hike in their well-worn copy of Carson Brewerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hiking in the Great Smokies,â&#x20AC;?

Reba compiled album after album of her wildflower photographs. She can tell you the name of every single plant, where she saw it, when she saw it, and when it peaks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s June 27th for wild azalea, and Dutchmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breeches are at their best Reba and Joe in 1987, when they were 64 and 66, on the summit of Mount on March 28th,â&#x20AC;? she says.

Katahdin in Maine, the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. Photo submitted Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also familiar with the medicinal a slide show presented by the late along no water or suitable properties of many naCarlos Campbell, ardent conser- gear, they were soon untive plants. After a vivid vationist and author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Birth of comfortable. Fate sent them (though G-rated) descripa National Park.â&#x20AC;? They decided to a park ranger that day, who tion of the laxative effect try a hike, and chose Gregory Bald helped them and then sug- One of Rebaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more artistic photos; she thinks of squaw root on black for their first foray. But they were gested a shorter trail up to these ice crystals look like â&#x20AC;&#x153;a galley ship made of bears, Rebaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hands flew beginners, and having brought Andrews Bald. From then on, snow-covered spider webs.â&#x20AC;? Photo by Reba Haynes to her mouth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh, dear,â&#x20AC;?

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Reba and Joe â&#x20AC;&#x153;did everything together. Besides hiking in the (Smokies) we hiked several state parks in Tennessee and other states, and other national parks: off the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina, Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Glacier National Park, Diamond Head in Hawaii and Denali National Park, Alaska, where we listed 17 varieties of wildflowers, some of which grow here.â&#x20AC;?

She also has high words of

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“It’s an awesome place. We saw 369 Jackin-the-Pulpits on the Old Mac Trail.”

And she’s still at it. Shortly after our interview, she was on the phone planning some hikes with a friend. Nothing keeps this lady from her beloved mountains.

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chance I get,” she says.

She describes her walking stick as her “third leg,” and recalls her favorite one: “It was made of tulip poplar, was so lightweight, and had many miles on it. It was stolen on one of my trips up Mt. LeConte.

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In addition to live music and interactive games there will be informative senior living demonstrations.

Seniors are also encouraged to take advantage of all the other entertainment options the Fair has to offer, including the educational exhibits, dozens of free attractions, live music and more.

Sarah Thompson, the fair’s director of public relations and advertising, speaks for the entire fair staff when she says, “Senior Citizens Day has been a Fair staple for more than 30 years with one goal in mind: to keep seniors healthy, happy and involved in the community.

“This is a day we all look forward to because it offers us the opportunity to give back to those who have

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Senior Citizens’ Day concludes with an afternoon of inspirational gospel music. Praise 96.3 FM Gospel Night will feature music from notable Christian artists from 4 to 6 p.m. The lineup includes the Schultz Family, Dave Seratt, Sacred Calling and J.P. Miller.

The 94th annual Tennessee Valley Fair runs September 6-15 with nightly fireworks sponsored by the Tennessee Education Lottery.

Seniors watch onstage entertainers in the cool shade of a tent during Senior Citizens’ Day at the Tennessee Valley Fair in 2012.

For additional information, go to www.tnvalleyfair. org or call 215-1470.

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The Magic Number: Is there a goose egg where your nest egg should be?

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By Lori Cullen Retirement is supposed to reward a life well planned, but it won’t if you don’t have enough savings. Many of us don’t.

About four in 10 adults are more worried about their ability to finance a comfortable retirement today than they were at the end of the Great Recession in 2009, according to a survey by the Pew Research Center.

Another study, by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, reports that 67 percent of workers feel behind in retirement savings, and 56 percent don’t even know how much they’ll need.

It’s never too late to start saving and investing for retirement or working to improve your outlook. If you’re worried about your financial future, now is the time to think and plan ahead.

The financial planning industry abounds with recommendations for how much money it costs to finance a comfortable retirement: 80 to 110 percent of the annual salary you made during your peak earning years; 20 to 25 times your final salary for those who will rely solely on Social Security and personal savings.

These rules of thumb make general assumptions about post-

work years, estimates that often aren’t much help for individuals.

That’s exactly the reason Leonard F. Valletta, CFP, of Albany Financial Group in Albany, N.Y., doesn’t like them.

“It’s not a simple answer, as much as we’d like it to be,” says Valletta. “It differs for everyone and comes down to what your expenses will be.”

Retirement planning is a balance between financial resources and lifestyle, he says. For some people retirement dreams include having time to take long walks and live simply. Others might expand their lifestyle.

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Valletta encourages all clients to enter retirement totally who worked all of their adult lives at average earnings and debt-free if they can, but not everybody does. retire at 65 in 2012, Social Security benefits replace about 41 percent of past earnings, far In retirement, basic expenses can change. less than even the lowest replacement You may not need business clothing, ratio suggested by financial planning or as much insurance, and if you no experts. longer have children at home, exOne of the best planning stratpenses such as education might egies is to start now, says Valgo away. But home maintenance letta. and health care costs may increase, and you may pick up Most employers offer taxnew expenses, like premiadvantaged workplace reums for long-term-care intirement plans, which can surance, he says. be powerful tools to build retirement savings, espeTo know how much you’ll need, add the cost cially if they offer matchof your desired retirement ing contributions. The amounts you’re allowed to lifestyle to your expectations of basic living excontribute are significant, he says. penses.

If you’re under 50, in If you want to determine if you can live on your pro2012 the maximum conjected budget, take it for a tribution level is $17,000 test drive. If your anticipated and $17,500 in 2013. If you retirement lifestyle includes are turning 50 in 2013, you downsizing and you reduce can contribute an additional $5,500 in catchup contributions your income, put the difference into savings, Valletta says. for a total of $23,000, and it’s all pre-tax.

While most Americans will receive To clients who say they can’t save Social Security benefits, these payments were never intended to support a comfortanything, Bill Losey, CFP, owner of Bill able lifestyle. The Center on Budget and Policy Losey Retirement Solutions in Saratoga, N.Y., offers his 1 percent rule: save 1 percent of your earnings Priorities in Washington, D.C., reports that for people

each payday at a minimum. Got a raise of 3 percent? Save 1 percent.

Losey’s second rule: Make savings automatic, a habit that will improve your chance of savings success. If you don’t have a workplace plan, have money automatically paid from your checking account into an IRA. Savings has a way of snowballing. “If you automate the process and you get in the habit of saving money, all of a sudden you actually start to feel better about yourself, says Losey. “As your net worth rises, so does your self-worth and your confidence, and you end up making more and saving more.”

The $100,000 Inheritance Where would you stash the cash? Here are the top 10 choices of adults asked to name up to three spending priorities in an online poll: 1.

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Pay off any existing debt/loans (59 percent) Save for a rainy day fund/unexpected expenses (42) Invest toward my retirement (33) Go on vacation (19) Donate to charity (18) Buy a car (17) Treat myself to something I would not normally spend money on (15) 8. Buy a house (13) 9. Pay for my kids’ college (10) 10. Go back to school (6)

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