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Shannondale on list for $4 million At deadline, we learned that Dr. Jim McIntyre will recommend spending $4 million for renovations and an addition at Shannondale School when the school board meets this Wednesday. The money comes from an unanticipated surplus in the school district’s portion of the sales tax.

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Coffee Break Get to know Halls Senior Center coordinator Darrell Gooding over this week’s Coffee Break. Gooding recalls his most embarrassing moment (which is a good one), tells us what he’s reading and says to stop by the senior center.

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Miracle Maker “Read, Read, Read” has long been Nancy Maland’s motto. She’s still preaching the gospel of the written word and is proud to report that an early literacy initiative piloted in five elementary schools last year has expanded to nine more schools.

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‘Recycled Kingdom’

features fantastic castle

By Ruth White Gather up reclaimed wood, paper, cans and whatever you might have on hand, give it to artist Jessica Gregory, and sit back and see what she creates.

Gregory’s latest creation was on display at the Fountain City Art Center last week and was a kingdom made from 90 percent recycled materials. The project was amazing to walk through.

Each pass through the doors revealed a new object.

The bright purple castle, created from hundreds of cans from one area restaurant and special finds that Gregory has collected, took her more than a year to build. “I want to encourage people to recycle,” said Gregory, “and this is one way to show the amount of objects that can stay out of the landfills through their efforts.”

Gregory plays in a local band and added a drum and guitar to one side of the castle to add an element of herself. Another end of the castle features a disco ball suspended from a ceiling adorned with a pink feather boa and Christmas lights.

At the center of the castle is a huge giraffe created by artist Linda Leilani Bohanan, who uses tons of recycled paper to make sculptures that almost appear to spring to life. Bohanan’s attention to detail on each piece of art grabs the attention of admirers as they explore the castle and its surroundings.

Outside the walls of the castle were other beautiful pieces of work by Bohanan and Gregory, including a favorite chair with a shaggy dog relaxing near two colorful wall hangings.

The Fountain City Art Center is located at 213 Hotel Ave. next to the Fountain City Park and will feature “Recycled Kingdom” through Friday, Sept. 28.

A guest at the Fountain City Art Center admires the castle built by artist Jessica Gregory.

Local artist Jessica Gregory chats with guests at the Fountain City Art Center during the opening of her “Recycled Kingdom.”

Artist Linda Leilani Bohanan shows one of her recycled paper horse sculptures at the Fountain City Art Center.

The recycled paper dog sculpture created by Linda Leilani Bohanan looks comfortable (and lifelike) in a chair at the art center. Photos by Ruth White

Index Coffee Break A2 Jake Mabe A3 Government/Politics A4 Marvin West/Lynn Hutton A5 Dr. Bob Collier A6 Faith A7 Miracle Maker A9 Kids A10,11 Business A12 Calendar A13 Health/Lifestyles Sect B

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two hours of complaints about issues from tree-cutting to coal April Babka takes ash to nuclear power, Babka Sternenlit Farms horse captured their attention when he Titan for a workout. talked about the health problems File photo by S. Clark two of his horses developed after TVA contractors sprayed herbicide on the utility right-of-way in a pasture where they were grazing.

“There were grazing restrictions on the label,” he said. “We would like for you to reconsider the use of herbicides and your notification policy. We feel like we’ve been lied to, and TVA’s official answer is ‘We can do anything we feel like doing.’

“I don’t know if anybody really cares.”

A couple of board members assured him that they do, indeed, care, but he left shaking his head.

Sternenlit Farms is a picturesque, 30-acre property tucked into the northeast flank of House Mountain. It features rolling pastures fringed with wooded trails, well-kept stables and barns, one indoor and two outdoor arenas, plus the Babka home. It is also a family business run by Babka, his wife, Sarah, and their daughter TVA board meeting’s public April, the chief trainer and primaBy Betty Bean Ron Babka, owner of Sternenlit forum. ry rider/instructor.

Although the audience had Farms in Corryton, was one of the The horses are all healthy now, last speakers during the August gotten restless after more than and the 2-acre, herbicide-sprayed

Horses hurt

Owners ask, ‘Does anybody really care?’

pasture has been fenced off and shut down for a year. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has fined the contractor and everything’s under control – but what, they wonder, about next time?

And what about their neighbors?

Sarah worries that if she and April hadn’t been home that day, they would never have known that a TVA crew had come onto their property armed with herbicide, and they certainly wouldn’t have been able to connect the dots when two of their horses fell ill three months later. Yes, they found a dead bird in the field, but that alone wouldn’t have been enough to alert them, she said.

“We heard the horses getting all excited and saw the guys at the top of the hill in yellow jackets. We found the supervisor, who said they were going to be spraying and I told him I had to get my horses out first. I also told him I’d appreciate it if he’d let me know, or I wouldn’t have turned them out.”

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to play but have always had difficulty getting the hands to work together as I read the notes.

What is the best present you ever received in a box?

Probably my first camera when I was around 12. My parents bought me a Kodak camera as a Christmas gift.

What is your social media of choice?

I enjoy Facebook. It has been a marvelous tool to reconnect with school friends from elementary school, high school and college. It’s also very beneficial in maintaining contact with family members residing out of state.

Darrell Gooding

Pour yourself a cup of coffee, prop up your feet and get to know Halls Senior Center coordinator Darrell Gooding.

What is the worst job you have ever had?

What is your favorite quote from TV or a movie?

My favorite quote is probably “Resistance is futile” from “Star Trek.” One thing I’ve learned in life is the only constant in the Universe is change. Life goes much better if I embrace change rather than begrudge it.

During my freshman year in college, I worked at a local grocery store in my hometown sacking groceries during weekends.

I asked a couple of friends this question and both came up with dependable. I guess that’s as good of a word as any to describe me. I have always strived to be someone that anyone could believe in. If I say I am going to do something, then I will try my best to keep my word.

What are you guilty of?

Being easily distracted, which is rather obvious at times.

What is your favorite material possession?

Family photos. Photos of grandparents, great-grandparents and even great-great-grandparents are represented in my collection of family photographs which I began collecting in my teens.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

What you reading currently?

I would like to be more adventurous. I am such a homebody.

Colin Evan’s “Great Feuds in History.” It’s an interesting read on how a select few feuds changed the course of history.

What is your passion?

What was your most embarrassing moment?

With whom, living or dead, would you most like to have a long lunch?

Education. Learning is such a marvelous experience.

When I was about 20 I was asked by a friend to be an usher at his wedding. Everything was going according to plan. However, the wedding was being delayed with everyone waiting for the arrival of the bride’s grandmother. After 30 minutes of waiting and building anxiety, I saw a lady arrive at the door. I introduced myself and said, “You must be the bride’s grandmother; we’ve been waiting for you.

Please allow me to show you to your seat.” This lady would have none of it. She said,“I am not the bride’s grandmother.

I’ll have you know I am the bride’s stepmother and I will seat myself!” And seat herself she did.

The late Katharine Hepburn. I feel she would have some fascinating stories to tell and interesting advice and guidance to impart.

Other than your parents, who has had the biggest influence on your life and why?

My high school sophomore and junior English teacher, Miss Jane Threet. Prior to Miss Jane’s class I wasn’t particularly a great student in English and hadn’t developed an appreciation for literature. Miss Jane took an interest, seeing something in me that I hadn’t seen myself. There have been times I wonder if I would have been as interested in going to college if it hadn’t been for Miss Jane.

What are the top three things on your bucket list?

A trip to Ipswich, England, where the Gooding ancestral home is located and visiting New Orleans during Mardi Gras.

I still can’t quite get the hang of …

Getting my right and left hands to cooperate with each other when it comes to playing the piano. I can’t remember the number of times I have attempted to learn

What is one word others often use to describe you and why?

Heaven Earth

What was your favorite Saturday morning cartoon and why?

“Looney Tunes,” especially Bugs Bunny vs. Marvin the Martian. Poor ol’ Marvin the Martian even with his advanced technology could never undermine Bugs’ determination.

What irritates you?

The error of jumping to conclusions and being judgmental when there’s simply no need. There are times I am reminded of a quote I once read: “Don’t believe everything you think.”

What’s one place in Halls, Powell or Fountain City that everyone should visit?

I’ve got to do a plug for Halls Senior Center here – definitely stop in and visit us! One thing I have learned since moving to Knox County a few years ago is the amazing cooks we have in this area, and that is well showcased in some of the area’s locally-owned restaurants. When I have friends visiting, I always prefer one that is locally owned for a great local flavor.

What is your greatest fear?

Uncertainty, when it comes to the future for ourselves and the younger generation.

If you could do one impulsive thing, what would it be?

Buy a one-way airline ticket to the West Coast and see the country via train on my return to the East. I’ve never treated myself to a train ride and think it would be great to see our country by rail. It would be an experience worth writing home about!

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Busy summer for Piper Smith It’s been a busy summer for Halls High School sophomore Piper Montana Smith.

Jake Mabe MY TWO CENTS Piper won the Knox Area Youth Talent Competition and will perform during regionals at the Tennessee Valley Fair on Sept. 15.

She will also sing two other times at the fair: Sept. 9 for Knoxville’s Got Talent and Sept. 10 for Knoxville Voice.

She sang on Bourbon Street in New Orleans a few weeks ago.

“I couldn’t go into the bars, so I had to get a band to come out and play an acoustic set on the street,” Piper says. “People would come up to you and it was getting dark, so it was crazy wildness.”

Piper Montana Smith Piper also performed at a wharf with a big band in Biloxi, Miss.

“It’s been a great summer.”

I first told you about Piper last spring, when she was preparing to represent Halls High in the CTE Idol contest. She’s continuing to sing a lot of older music, including Bonnie Raitt and The Beatles, as well as her signature tune, “House of the Rising Sun.” She won $100 in the Knox Area Youth Talent Competition and says she’s

Horses Hurt From page A-1 formed her that TVA doesn’t have to notify property owners. This shocked her. “ K U B has a notification program, but TVA does not. That’s their attitude – ‘We can do anything we Ron Babka feel like doing on our right-of-way,’ and that’s the bulk of the whole problem.

“They have no compassion for animals, humans or anything. It makes you wonder how many times t he y ’ve been on your propSarah Babka erty. No one should be allowed to come on your property unannounced. How do you know the difference between their applicator and a stranger who means to do harm? A trespasser can have charges brought against them.

Someone else comes in unannounced, what’s the difference between them and a trespasser?”

Ron said he has learned

more than he cares to know about TVA’s herbicide policies. Practitioners of “hack and squirt,” for example, cut into a tree and squirt in a slug of herbicide.

“It kills the tree in a couple of years. And the property owner has no way of knowing it’s happening.”

The Babkas have an attorney and are considering their legal options, and Ron Babka says he intends to keep talking about TVA’s herbicide policies.

“My intent in appearing at the board meeting was to get the point across that herbicide use needs to be looked at more closely.

Beaver Brook NineHole Women’s Golf The Beaver Brook Nine-Hole Women’s Golf Group played Guest Day on Aug. 21.

First place, Connie Sharpe and Barbara Gaylor; second place, Nancy Guay; closest to the pin, Carol Henley; straightest drive, Nicole Workman.

Aug. 28 results are: first place (tie), Carol Henley and Sherry Kelly; third place (tie) Nancy Guay, Sandy Schonoff and Connie Sharpe; low putt, Sandy Schonoff.

putting all of her winnings away toward college tuition.

“It’s hard to practice for two hours a day and juggle school work. That’s been a challenge.

“I’m looking for the next step to take. I’m learning to the play the guitar to accompany myself, perhaps to play (regular gigs) in restaurants.”

Jake Mabe is visiting the great state of Maine in part to visit with Halls High graduate Jim Marine and Jim’s wife, Judy. He’s blogging about his trip at jakemabe.blogspot.com.

Maybe too much is being applied. I don’t think we have enough information to understand the effects of long-term herbicide usage. But maybe they don’t care. Standing before them was like looking at a blank slate.”

Sarah Babka said she wants to make other property owners aware of the dangers of herbicide.

“Every property owner has the right to know what’s going on on their property.

We pay the taxes on that property. TVA doesn’t. We do. How many people have had illnesses, or animals that have suffered illnesses – if you don’t know (that TVA crews have been there), you don’t know.”

Dogwood re-run in August Fred Lay called the Shopper-News office last week to report that the Dogwood tree outside his office on Neal Drive is blooming. Sure enough, it is. Fred says he hasn’t done anything to the tree except trim it back in June. Shopper-News columnist Dr. Bob Collier says the phenonmenon is unusual. “It’s probably due to the higher average temperatures this year plus the unusual amount of late summer rain,” Dr. Bob says. “I’m thinking about landscaping with palm trees next year!” Photo by Jake Mabe

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In honor of its 25th anniversary in 2013, ETTAC is inviting other organizations that work for people with disabilities to participate.

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Late Friday came the word from Mayor Tim Burchett. He has asked the Hallsdale Powell Utility District to submit three more names for his consideration for appointment to the Jim Hill board of commissioners.

And with that the 38year service of board chair Jim Hill has ended.

The customers upset about high rates for water and sewer service will be pleased, and nothing we can write here will change anyone’s mind.

But remember, Hallsdale Powell is the economic engine that drives development and quality of life in Powell and Halls. Jim Hill understands that.

Jim will leave HPUD in much better shape than he found it, and we’re all better off because he served.

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Cutting edge or money scam?

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collections by the Trustee’s Office, we projected a $17.3 million surplus and suggested that it be spent on one-time capital projects for Knox County Schools.

You would have thought I had spit on the preacher.

After two brutal meetings and Larry Smith saying the Shopper never was known for its financial savvy, I considered retreating. Instead, I bet finance director Chris Caldwell a lunch.

Last week Caldwell announced he will be returning $23 million to the fund balance and offered me lunch.

Chris is an honorable man.

Not so much so the commissioners. I don’t expect another penny from them for Knox County Schools.

GOSSIP AND LIES

Surplus higher than we guessed

■ Joe Jarret will leave his post as law director this week, and we’ll miss his sense of humor.

Last week Mike Hammond read a resolution honoring him. Joe asked later why I had laughed. “Because (fellow reporter) whispered you had written it yourself.”

Remember the $17.3 million we wrote about a couple of months back? Based on

■ If I had written it, it would have been infinitely longer!!!

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Herb Moncier remembers the first time he saw representatives of K12 Inc., the Virginia corporation that made more than $7 million last year running an online school called the Tennessee Virtual Academy.

Moncier, a Knoxville attorney, represents Wayne Goforth, who was fired in February as the director of Union County Public Schools.

“I remember maybe the first board meeting I went to, the corporate people were making their presentation and it struck me Herb Moncier at the time, ‘This is a corporation for profit, and the reason they are here is the County Commission is unwilling to fund the schools so what they are having to do is hire a private, for-profit school to come in here and make money,’ ” Moncier said.

“Every time the school board hits a financial glitch, they have to beg the commissioners to dip into the rainy day fund to give them money

Betty Bean to cover that glitch. “They forced (Wayne) Goforth to come up with some way to make money, and that’s where K12 Inc. comes in.

“They prey on poor counties. The Union County school board cannot possibly run the schools on what they are given.”

In the spring of 2011, Goforth was scrambling for money. This was not an unfamiliar position; he’d been fighting losing battles with Union County Commission since he was appointed in 2008.

Goforth learned of the Virtual Public Schools Act, a controversial piece of legislation that created the Tennessee Virtual Academy, an online school to be hosted by an existing school system that would hire a staff, enroll students, collect the state money that follows each student and then pass it on to a for-profit corporation/curriculum provider that would pay the host school system an ad-

ministrative fee.

Supporters said the bill represented a cutting edge educational opportunity.

Critics called it an industrywritten scam designed to siphon Tennessee tax dollars to a Virginia corporation co-founded by junk bond king/convicted felon Michael Milken and run by a CEO who made $5 million last year.

Supporters said the Tennessee Virtual Academy would be useful for a variety of students, including those who need enriched academic environments or who have failed to thrive in a traditional classroom.

Critics said that K12 Inc. sites schools in poor, underfunded school districts that receive hefty state-funded financial supplements that go straight to K12 Inc. Virtual Academy principal Josh Williams, who formerly taught chemistry and has experience as an assistant principal, personally interviews teacher candidates. He says his staff of 120 will serve some 2,850 students this year and that his teachers work with “learning coaches” (usually parents), often conducting live, online sessions.

“Teachers work side by side with learning coaches.

You’ve got to have great relations with parents and teachers to be able to do that. … We had a grandfather sitting with his grandchild, learning to read for the first time. That’s just one of our feel-good stories.”

Goforth has a pending lawsuit and was unavailable for comment. School board

chair Brian Oaks says Goforth told the board about the bill after getting a call from state Sen. Mike Faulk.

Union County competed for the Virtual Academy against two other counties in Faulk’s district, Claiborne and Hawkins.

Although the Republican-dominated General Assembly strongly supported the bill, Democrats and educators from the state’s largest school systems were successful in delaying approval until mid-June. Once the deal was sealed, Union County Public Schools had two weeks to hire staff, admit students and get a program running.

Oaks says the K12 money (some $240,000 last year and due to nearly double with this year’s increased enrollment) has made a real difference for a school system that couldn’t afford to keep its buses on the road the last eight days of last school year.

“We’d been asking for an increase in our preliminary budget, and when this money became available we were able to present a balanced budget and do some great things with it,” he said. “We funded a chorus/ band director position and long-overdue maintenance projects. These are things we were going to have to cut or do without,” Oaks said.

“Unfortunately, it turns out that one of our biggest needs was putting more money into our attorney.”

The school system is also paying Goforth’s $86,000 salary while his lawsuit is pending.

Johnson vs. Loe: This time one will win The House race in the revamped Harry Tindell district is clearly the most competitive one in Knox County on Nov. 6. It is between Republican Gary Loe, Democrat Gloria Johnson and independent Nick Cazana.

The district stretches from Alice Bell and Springhill in Northeast Knoxville to Sequoyah Hills and Mount Olive in South Knoxville-Knox County. It is a district both Johnson and Loe say will be close between Romney and Obama while countywide, Romney will be an easy winner.

This writer talked with both major candidates.

Each is currently single and each sought a seat in the Legislature within the last two years without success. This time one of them will win. Johnson is 50 and Loe is 55. This column will include some of the Loe interview with the Johnson interview to follow next week.

Loe came to Knoxville more than 34 years ago to run track at UT after a stint

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at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He made the SEC All-Conference for track and field. He later ran for Reebok Racing team for three years. Today, he has the same lean figure runners need. He has a bachelor’s in journalism from UT. He attends All Saints Catholic Church and lives on Boright Place.

He has spent 25 years in local television and now has his own company. He wants to repeal the Hall Income tax for seniors over 65 and prefers it be done immediately. He spent much of the interview criticizing government regulations which he feels lessen job creation.

He opposes any state income tax. He supports the right to work law.

He says he is the “candidate most likely to be

supportive of Gov. Haslam’s legislative agenda.” He commended Haslam’s civil service overhaul and crime package. He added that “Gov. Haslam and Beth Harwell (House Speaker) have made a great team for Knoxville. I want to see it continue” which effectively endorsed Harwell for a second term as Speaker. Harwell is the first woman to serve as House Speaker.

Loe was noncommittal on whether he supports a closed primary or party registration. He said it is a conflict for his opponent, Johnson, to be a state representative and Knox County Democratic Party chair.

(She told this writer she will resign as party chair if elected.)

Loe has not taken a position on the closing of the Belle Morris voting precinct. Johnson has secured lots of free media opposing the closure and points out she lives in that precinct.

Loe has raised $25,000 and hopes to raise another $50,000 with visits from Haslam and Harwell. Johnson has raised $40,000 so

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Gary Loe comes across as a pleasant, attractive individual who is devoting every day to the campaign.

He campaigns daily, while Johnson is tied to her teaching position from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays.

Loe has held fewer neighborhood receptions or fundraisers than Johnson.

Expect a close, competitive race here.

■ Mayor Madeline Rogero will have another appointment to the Knoxville airport authority soon as Earl Taylor, a Haslam appointee, has resigned to assume a position in state government and will be in Nashville. Her appointment must be approved by City Council. The airport celebrated its 75th birthday this year.

■ Federal Judge Tom Varlan’s “knock them dead decision” against TVA on the ash spill on Aug. 23 secured extensive media coverage in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. TVA will start having to defend the spill

on hundreds of property parcels as the extent of damages is explored. This lawsuit has a long life ahead. TVA’s legal team lost a big one here. Federal Judge Thomas Phillips has not yet ruled on TVA’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit over dress code for TVA public hearings.

■ Betty Sterchi, longtime Knox Republican activist, is recovering well from a broken ankle. She turns 80 this year and was instrumental in helping Winfield Dunn win the 1970 governor’s election.

■ Gov. Haslam will lead a delegation of more than 60 Tennesseans to Japan next week, departing Sept. 10. The group includes Dan Hurst, who is president of StrataG, in Knoxville. ECD Commissioner Bill Hagerty will be in the delegation as well.

■ Larry Cox Recreation Center had renovations which were celebrated recently at a ceremony with Mayor Rogero and several City Council members.

While Rogero made several complimentary comments

Gary Loe about Cox, who was present with his wife, Brenda, the former council member for whom the center is named was not asked to speak.

Seemed odd at the time.

School board to meet twice this week New leadership is coming to the Knox County school board. Former chair Karen Carson has expressed interest in resuming the chair from Thomas Deakins who is not seeking reelection.

Lynne Fugate is interested in the vice chair post.

The board workshop will be Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 5 p.m. and the meeting is Wednesday, Sept. 5, also at 5 p.m.

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Keep trying

No need for athleticacademic collisions

CROSS CURRENTS | Lynn Hutton

TALES OF TENNESSEE | Marvin West

G

eorgia State? I think not. Let’s talk about something exciting, academics and athletics.

Tennessee’s football team had a miserable winter semester in or maybe it was out of classrooms.

A f t e r ever ybody took their high blood Charles Rader p r e s s u r e medicine and stopped wringing their hands, after Derek Dooley rang the old school bell, clang, clang, clang, the Vols did much better in the next grading period.

Only 15 or 20 players were still in the muck, needing summer success to retain eligibility.

In a pleasant surprise, they apparently all made it. Almost nothing was said about the triumph.

Based on six-plus decades of observation, there is no need for athletics and academics to collide. They can be partners. It is possible, even logical, to have a strong body and strong enough mind.

Dooley does his part.

He seeks recruits who can read, write and play. He believes even party school attendance should include some learning.

All this philosophy stuff is a side door to Tennessee academic all-Americans.

Center/business leader Bob Johnson, quarterback/TV pitchman Peyton Manning, tackle/judge Tim Irwin, guard-banker Bill Johnson, safety/lawyer/Vol Network analyst Tim Priest and tackle/lawyer/civic leader Mack Gentry are the best-known.

First was Charles Rader, two-way tackle on the 1956 championship team. He finished with an A average in chemistry, went on to a master’s and doctorate, four years as a lieutenant in chemical warfare and 41 with Monsanto.

Charlie was legendary before he came to UT from Greeneville. In the 125year history of that high

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school, he was the only football captain and valedictorian to be thrown out of the honor society. How come?

At 16, he was a man. He would not wear a dress at an initiation. He refused to be hazed and no one dared press the issue.

Rader says he was amazed to receive a scholarship to Tennessee. His faculty advisor was amazed to hear that Rader wanted to major in chemistry.

Charlie remembers it well: “He laughed and explained that football practice and chemistry labs were afternoon activities and it wasn’t possible to do both.�

It wasn’t easy but Rader did both very well, thank you. During spring practice and the fall season, he fell behind in lab work. He was such a good student, one professor urged him to give up football. Charlie asked who or what would pay the bills.

Rader went to Calvin A. Buehler for help. The dean wrote a personal note, to whom it may concern, granting permission to miss and make up any lab necessary.

You wouldn’t believe how the Volunteers benefitted.

Much of science is rooted in Germany and the chem-

istry curriculum called for three years of German.

Rader studied diligently and became a foreign language teacher on the football field. “Single-wing linemen had to communicate regarding assignments, especially on double-teams and trap plays.�

Rader, guard Bruce Burnham and end Buddy Cruze communicated in German.

Rader would ask, “Was machen zie?�

If Cruze said, “Aus gehen,� he was going out for a pass.

If Burnham said, “Bleiken,� that meant he would stay, no pull or trap.

Opponents took it all in, exchanged dazed looks and shook their heads. Tennessee won 10 games (John Majors had a little something to do with that).

University professors were dazzled as Charles Rader mastered academics and athletics. He had the last laugh.

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Do not be afraid, but let your hands be strong.

(Zechariah 8: 13b NRSV) I believe that hope always triumphs over experience.

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D

uring my recent bout of house refurbishing (reported in this space last week), I had stopped work for a minute to look out the kitchen windows onto the back yard of the neighbors.

There was a line of trees and a fence row between where I was standing and the house that sat on the hill.

I watched as a young girl – maybe 7 years old – tried valiantly to come down the hill on her bicycle. She was upright for three or four yards and then fell over. Again and again, she fell. Undaunted, she got up every time and trudged back up the hill to try it again.

I leaned on the window sill, smiling, remembering the day Daddy brought home a bicycle for me, and how he ran

beside me, holding me up, and then – at last – letting go without warning me that I was on my own. I rode that bike around and around the house, often pretending it was a horse (I wanted a horse even more than the funny papers’ Priscilla did.) Eventually I was cleared to ride on the road, and I could go to my friend’s house all by myself!

The little girl came down the hill again, toppled to one side again, and gamely climbed on again. I sat down in one of the two chairs in the house to rest a minute. The windows were

open to let the paint fumes escape, and I was enjoying the light breeze when I heard a childish voice yell, “Mom! I did it!�

I was at the window in a flash to see her there, pushing her bike back up the hill to do it again. She looked somehow taller in her excitement and sense of accomplishment! I watched to be sure her mother came to celebrate her daughter’s success (she did, thanks be!), and I could sit down to rest again, still smiling.

I was grateful for the privilege of sharing her triumph (albeit vicariously).

It set me thinking about how we try and fail, and try and fall, and try again in our spiritual lives. I wondered how many times the little girl tried before she got it right. Surely not the formulaic 70 times seven, but that is Jesus’ expectation for us.

We make mistakes and we sin and we fail. We stumble and fall. We crash.

Sometimes we get bruised in the process.

But we are called to get up and dust ourselves off and try again.

And again.

And again. Until one day, one bright sunny day, we can yell, “Lord, I did it!�

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Autumn feathers

American goldfinch

NATURE NOTES | Dr. Bob Collier It may be 90 degrees outside as I pen this column, but there is no doubt that Mother Nature plans to have autumn again this year. Already the earliest yellow walnut and locust leaves are fluttering down with every little breeze. Spots of orange, black, and yellow fall colors abound in our back field.

Lots of bright orange butterfly weed, along with the yellow goldenrod and purple ironweed and asters are doing a land-office business in orange, yellow, and black butterflies. We have Monarchs, Tiger, Pipevine, and Black Swallowtails, Common Buckeyes, bright yellow Sulphurs and speckled orange-and-black Pearl Crescents.

The goldfinches, still in their bright black-and-yellow summer plumage, are reappearing at the feeders. Now is their nesting season, timed to coincide with the ripening of the thistles, used by them for both food and for nesting material. They are the last to nest. The rest of the birds have finished raising the kids and the whole family is now busy partaking of the late summer abundance of food in preparation for the Big Trip South, which will begin in the next few weeks.

And speaking of birds, we had a typically fall bird experience here at the house last Tuesday. Usually, sitting at my desk and writing checks for the bills is not all that interesting, but that morning it was. My window looks out into the top of a crepe myrtle bush, and suddenly the bush was full of a flock of busy little birds, chirping and foraging for tiny bugs. There were at least one chickadee, four titmice, three first-year robins, two cardi-

nals, a white-breasted nuthatch, a blue-gray gnatcatcher and some really interesting visitors: a golden-crowned kinglet, a northern parula warbler, a black-and-white warbler, and a fall-plumaged chestnut-sided warbler!

You’ll notice as fall approaches that lots of small birds around here gather up in small, mixedspecies feeding flocks. They are usually led by the overachieving chickadees and often include those mentioned in my Tuesday bunch, along with a downy woodpecker or two and other visiting warblers. In fact, those of us who lust after warblers know to listen at this time of the year for any chickadee conversations out there, because where there are chickadees, there may very well be warblers.

The wood warblers, as they are most properly called, with their many colors and patterns, have been called “the butterflies of the bird world.” They are many birders’ favorites. There are nearly 40 species of warblers in the eastern U.S., and their springtime arrival here is a highlight of the birding year.

It turns out, though, that those spiffy warblers that we emote over in the spring are not the warblers coming back through in the fall. Same birds, different feathers. In fact, Roger Tory Peterson, master field guide creator and bird guru, in the introduction to the warbler family in his field guide, writes a definite understatement: “Identification in autumn may be a challenge.”

A challenge indeed! To help us out, he includes two wellknown (to birders) pages in his field guide entitled “Confusing

Fall Warblers.” Those two pages illustrate 24 of the 38 eastern warblers in their off-season plumage, along with a couple of non-warblers that may be confused with them. Many fall warblers are very hard to identify in the field; some, by only a few advanced birders; some, not at all.

So, why the big difference between spring and fall? It’s because most birds change out their feathers, known as molting, on a regular schedule, depending upon species. Generally, they molt once in late winter/early spring as they come north for courtship and nesting, with lots of bright, showy colors and then again in the fall as they prepare for the migration and winter ahead, often with a much plainer appearance.

All this feather renewal is vital for keeping a full complement of those rain-shedding, warmthgiving and flight-enabling attachments essential for keeping

the bird alive. But, in addition, the seasonal changes are important for other reasons as well.

Those bright colors that we enjoy so much in the spring play a huge role in deciding who gets the best nest sites and who gets the most desirable mate.

The biologists have learned that brighter spring colors indicate a male bird with a better immune system and therefore an overall better constitution. They are able to select and hold better territories and forage more food for mate and nestlings. Females of the various species are programmed with instincts that cause them to select better, more fit males for mates, and bright colors are one of their key indicators, good singing being another.

Well, it’s not spring now.

The cardinals, blue jays, robins and titmice are growing their warmer, more downy set of body feathers for the winter ahead, but they look the same as always,

nice and familiar and recognizable. But some of the gaudiest birds, like those male wood warblers, take on a plainer, drabber appearance that is believed to boost their chances of survival on their wintering grounds, because of its camouflage effect.

And that effect certainly works on the birders who are out there trying to identify them.

It’s mostly those birders, the ones in the strange clothes and binoculars, who worry very much about those drab little brown and yellowish warblers passing through, their bright spring friends turned plain. But they’ll cope, and learn, and look at the books a lot. Practice, experience, time in the field all make many mystery birds identifiable. The challenge makes us all better, more observant bird watchers.

The challenge and mystery are part of what keeps birders coming back for more, even before sunrise.

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Called to come, released to go

By Cindy Taylor At the end of September, for the first time in more than 160 years, there will no longer be an Albert Baumgardner routinely speaking from a pulpit.

The Rev. A.R. “Dick” Baumgardner has pastored Cedar Ford Baptist Church for 32 years and says the Lord has told him it is OK to stop. But he also said the strongest feeling he is experiencing in leaving is sadness. He is the last of the long line of preachers in his family.

Baumgardner and wife Sue recently celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary. Their lives have been entwined since they were sweethearts in high school at Heath Springs, S.C. They married when Sue was 16 before her husband left for the Army.

“I put every wrinkle on her face,” said Baumgardner. “And I made his hair fall out,” said Sue. Baumgardner was diagnosed with prostate cancer five years ago and told by his physician that he needed to start treatments and could not preach for at least two years. Baumgardner did not feel God leading him to give up the church, so rather than pursue a cure medically he chose to put his faith in God. Baumgardner says he has experienced no ill effects from that decision.

“The Lord told me my life was in his hands,” said Baumgardner. “I learned a great lesson from that. You

Sue and the Rev. A.R. “Dick” Baumgardner stand on the front porch at Cedar Ford Baptist Church in Luttrell. Photo by C. Taylor live each day by the grace of God.” Gists Creek was the first church to call Baumgardner to pastor. He had been an MP in the military, was going for a degree in law enforcement and was attending college at the time.

Baumgardner worked for 19 years in law enforcement and said it was a hard profession to combine with preaching.

Since 1833, Cedar Ford Baptist Church has had 22 pastors with Baumgardner being the second longest serving pastor. He says a great deal has changed in the Luttrell community since he came to the church.

“Cedar Ford was the cultural and religious hub of this town in the early 1900s,” said Baumgardner.

“The biggest change I have seen spiritually in my time here is that Christians and church leaders have lost the respect of the community.

Church congregations have a tendency now to trust the man, preachers, instead of God. “There are only four people still here who were here when we came,” said Baumgardner. “We are two of the oldest members. When I retire we plan to attend a church close to our home.

Staying where you’ve led a congregation is bad business.”

Baumgardner says that as a pastor, unless you’re dead, folks expect something out of you. He was once told by another pastor that the hardest thing is the relentless return of Sunday.

“Sometimes you’re sick or just don’t feel up to being at church; but no matter what, Sunday always comes back around,” said Baumgardner. “But there was never a time I felt that I didn’t have a word from God.” Baumgardner is well loved by his congregation

where members have good things to say.

“There has not been a time since I have been a member here that we have had any controversy in God’s house. Not many people can say that,” said Michelle Leach.

“Brother Dick truly is a man of God. He preaches straight from the Bible and his sermons are so easy to understand,” said Kathy Bunch. “As of October, Brother Dick may no longer be my pastor but he will always be my friend.”

Under Baumgardner’s leadership the church has formed a mission in a local trailer park and has begun free monthly meals for those in need.

Baumgardner said he is having more and more trouble standing and walking, and had been praying about whether he should retire.

He believes there are only three ways a pastor should leave a church and two of them are bad.

“The preacher can get mad and leave or the congregation can get mad and fire him,” said Baumgardner. “The only good way is if God calls you away.”

Baumgardner says God has told him it is OK to leave. But he is taking something away with him.

“I have been loved beyond reason,” said Baumgardner. “I will take with me a sense of fulfillment and the love of the greatest people in the world.”

The church will host a homecoming and retirement celebration for the Baumgardners on Sunday, Sept. 9, at the church.

‘Touch a Truck’ at the zoo North Knoxville residents and 5-year-old twins Evan and Calen Burkhart tour the U.S. Cellular “COLT” at “Touch a Truck,” an event hosted by the Knoxville Zoo. A COLT (Cell on Light Truck) is a portable, selfcontained cell site that can bring wireless service to remote areas or in emergency situations such as a natural disaster. At the “Touch a Truck” event, children had the opportunity to climb inside trucks, emergency vehicles and other heavily equipped automobiles to see how they work. Photo submitted

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■ Glenwood Baptist Church of Powell, 7212 Central Ave. Pike, will open the John 5 Food Pantry from 9:30-11:15 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14. For an appointment: 938-2611. Your call will be returned if you leave a message.

■ Knoxville Free Food Market, 4625 Mill Branch Lane, distributes free food 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each third Saturday. Info: 566-1265.

■ New Hope Baptist Church Food Pantry distributes food boxes 5-6:30 p.m. each third Thursday. Info: 688-5330.

Homecomings ■ City View Baptist Church will host homecoming Sept. 23.

Church pastor Luckey Steele will speak, followed by a noon luncheon and singing. Info: 522-2364 or www.cityviewknox.org/.

■ Mount Harmony Baptist Church, located at 819 Raccoon Valley Road in Heiskell, will hold a History of the Church and Old-timers Day on Sunday, Sept. 9, beginning at 10 a.m. Dan West will speak.

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Music services ■ Beaver Ridge UMC is seeking choir members. Rehearsals are 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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■ New Beverly Baptist will host The Freemans at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9. Love offering will be taken. Info: 546-001 or www.

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Revivals ■ Inskip UMC will hold camp meeting services 7 p.m.

Friday thought Sunday, Sept. 7-9, with an additional service 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Bishop Richard Looney, retired, evangelist and leader in the Southeastern Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church, will preach during each of the services.

■ Church of God of Knoxville, 5912 Thorngrove Pike, will hold its annual camp meeting Sept. 16-21, with services at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily.

Everyone welcome. Info: 522-9520.

Special services ■ Powell Presbyterian Church, 2910 W. Emory Road, will participate in national ‘Back to Church Sunday’ during the 11 a.m. service Sept. 16.

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Women’s programs ■ Knoxville Day Women’s Aglow Lighthouse will host an eight-week Bible study 9:30 a.m. to noon Thursdays beginning Sept. 13 at New Covenant Fellowship Church, 6828 Central Ave. Pike. Subject: “The Bride Awakening” presented by Judy Burgess. Info: Diane Shelby, 687-3687, or Judy Burgess, 696-1363.

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Computers are tools, not toys

By Wendy Smith Do students learn better if they have their own computers?

Yes, says Mooresville, N.C., superintendent Mark Edwards, and he has the data to prove it. The district ranks second in the state with 89 percent of students meeting proficiency standards and boasts the state’s third-highest graduation rate of 90 percent, up from 68 percent in 2006.

Edwards, who grew up in Knoxville and attended Pleasant Ridge Elementary School and West High School, was a guest speaker at the ninth annual Knox County Council PTA Educa-

tion Forum, “The 21st Century Classroom.”

The success of Mooresville’s “digital conversion” has been on Knox County Schools superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre’s radar, and he plans to visit the school system soon. He called Edwards’ presentation “great food for thought.

“To me, it seems like a great initiative for us to be pursuing – not as an end, but as a means to an end, where the end point is student learning and student success.”

Mooresville students in grades 4 through 12 were provided with MacBook Airs in 2009. The goal was

to bride a divide of digitalization, academics and hope, says Edwards. The computers were also intended to bring relevance to classroom instruction and help students better understand real-world work.

It required a cultural shift. Teachers had to let go of traditional ways of teaching, and parents had to agree to ongoing training.

Students had to learn a little extra responsibility.

The district has become a model for digital conversion. A limited number of visitors are given a tour each month. Representatives from 38 states have visited so far, says Edwards.

Mark Edwards, superintendent of schools in Mooresville, N.C., speaks at the Knox County Council PTA Education Forum, “The 21st Century Classroom.” The program was so well-attended that the venue had to be changed.

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“They come in looking at the laptops, but they leave talking about the culture.”

Part of the culture is collaboration. Students often work in groups and don’t sit in straight rows of desks.

They use online resources instead of textbooks.

Immediate feedback allows teachers to target specific needs and allows students to work at their own pace. As a result, test scores have risen in all ethnic and socioeconomic subgroups.

While one laptop for every student seems pie-inthe-sky given today’s budgetary constraints, Mooresville demonstrates that budgets can be flexed to accommodate technology.

A Charlotte, N.C., bedroom community with 5,800 students, it is mostly working-class, says Ed-

wards, and 42 percent of students are on free or reduced lunch. The district spends $7,463 on each student annually, or $1.25 on each student per day. Only 15 of the state’s 115 districts spend less.

Knox County spends $8,508 on each student annually.

McIntyre estimates that it would cost several million dollars to develop the infrastructure for Knox County Schools to provide “oneto-one” technology. For the community to get behind such an initiative, it would have to understand the return on the investment, he says.

He echoed what he was recently told by a teacher: “What we need to communicate is that technology is not a toy, but a tool.”

Historical Art

By Cindy Taylor Surrounded by the color of Angel Wing begonias and Mother’s Tears on the front porch, and with a mini Krutch Park in her backyard, it’s easy to see where painter Betty Bullen gets her inspiration.

Bullen and husband Stan moved to their present home in Luttrell only after he made the promise to build the park-like setting for her.

“I told Stan the first thing I wanted was Krutch Park in my backyard,” said Bullen. “He had to promise to do that to get me to come live out here.” She says she was only kidding but she got just that anyway, in miniature. Stan designed, and with help, built the gardens, waterfall, pond and strolling paths.

The first thing that draws your attention on the screened-in porch overlooking the garden is the soothing sound of a waterfall. The enclosure in-

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A tour of her studio is eye candy for anyone who admires beauty on canvas. She is currently working on a series of paintings about a sons to others. She sold her subject that is dear to her first painting at the Dogheart. wood Arts Festival in 2004 “The two passions in my and headed the committee life are history and art,” for the first Union County said Bullen. “I have brought Heritage Festival that same these together for an upyear. coming series on a walk “I sold 11 paintings the through time in Appalafirst time I showed at the chia.”

Dogwood Arts Festival,” She has researched the said Bullen. “The first topic for years and has put painting I sold was at the brush to canvas for the Fountain City Art Center first painting in her series the night it opened and I she is titling “Appalachian remember thinking how Women.” The works will be strange it was that people shown as a whole once Bulwould pay for my work.” len has completed all the Bullen is also the artpaintings. ist for the annual Heritage Bullen has open frames Festival print. She donates and limited art supplies the first 50 prints to raise available for purchase in money for the festival. her home studio. She plans “Art is something I don’t to hold painting classes ever plan to give up,” said this fall at the Union CounBullen. “My favorite paintty Arts Co-op in Maynarding is the one of my chil- Artist Betty Bullen in her home with this year’s Heritage Festi- ville, where some of her dren on the beach. I will val print, the “Gristmill at Big Ridge State Park.” Since 2009, Bul- work is available for purnever part with that one. I len has painted and donated a print for the festival depicting chase. would love it if I could get life in Union County. Photo by C. Taylor back to painting what I want with no deadline.”

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Shopper-News Presents Miracle Makers

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he three words became as ubiquitous at Hallss Elementary School as homework and homeroom: Read, Read, Read!

Former principal Nancy ncy Maland preached the gospel of the written word on the school billboard, ard, during morning and afternoon announcements, and in the blue-paged aged newsletters sent home to parents. nts.

It’s a passion she’s always possessed, one she’s brought with her to the Knox County Schoolss central office as executive directorr of elementary education. You don’t n’t have to nudge Nancy into talking ng about the necessity of literacy.

The school system piloted an early literacy initiative ve (now called the 1st grade initiative) itiative) at five elementary schools ols last year with grant moniess received through the Great Schools Partnership. It was a success. All five schools ols showed significant gains..

Instructional coachess were hired to provide not only intensive coaching with 1st grade teachers, but also to organize intervention groups and work with struggling students.

This year, the program m has expanded to nine more ore elementary schools, ffunded d d in part by $7 million in additional school funding approved by County Commission last spring on the recommendation of mayor Tim Burchett, as well as by a grant secured in partnership with the Great Schools Partnership through United Way. The goal is to ensure that all Knox County Schools children are reading at grade level by the 3rd grade.

“I compare it to having a personal trainer, whether you are a beginner or are very experienced or are somewhere in between. I’m excited for it to be in more schools this year.”

Literacy, after all, is the fi rst and most essential building block toward a successful education. Maland says nothing surpasses the look in a child’s face when the words register and the bulb illuminates.

“There’s nothing better than to be a great reader, to let the literature sing and dance. When you see a word on a page come alive for a child, see their eyes light up and they are proud beyond belief. … If you can be a good reader, you can be more successful in anything.”

Knox County Schools executive director of elementary education Nancy Maland with (what else?) books! Photo by Jake Mabe

Twenty additional instructional assistants will also be serving students in grades 3 through 5 while the primary grades program grows.

Eighteen schools will have an afterschool tutoring program for those grades as well, split into 30 minutes (apiece) of additional time for reading, math and technology.

“And the technology won’t be games. It will be to practice reading and math skills. Studies have shown the kids need more time to master those skills.”

Full-day kindergarten will also allow for extra instructional time, which Maland says will ensure that teachers aren’t rushing through the curriculum and that students will have a wellrounded day that will include science and social studies as well as math and reading. It will also allow more time for enrichment and intervention.

She said the fi rst full day of kindergarten at Farragut Primary School, which has 330 kindergarten students, the county’s largest, went off without a hitch.

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This chart shows the results of the literacy initiative piloted at these five elementary schools last year. Because of the dramatic gains, the program was expanded into nine more schools this year.

“But it was all hands on deck, everyone working together. And at this time of the year, doing things in kindergarten can be like herding cats.”

Elementary instructional coaches can specialize in literacy or math but also have to be a generalist. Maland says they help on an individual basis and within Professional Learning Communities, as well as offering professional development either before or after school or during an in-service.

“Part of the time they’ll work with the PLCs, usually at grade level in elementary schools, to look at data and see which kids are ‘getting it’ and which are not, and more importantly, ‘what are we going to do about it?’ Also, they can teach model lessons in the classroom and work with a teacher individually during a planning period.

“The goal is for all schools to be places where everyone is a learner, from the youngest person in the school to the principal. You have to stay current just like a physician undergoes professional development to stay current on the latest surgery.

We want our teachers to be using cutting-edge educational practices because our kids deserve it.”

Maland visited Halls High School on the fi rst day of the calendar year with superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre. While there, she saw former students from Halls Elementary.

They offered waves and hugs and remembered aloud Maland’s three little words: Read, Read, Read.

(And then read some more.)

“If you have a lasting legacy like that,” Maland says, grinning, “it’s worth a million bucks.”

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Marcum joins Fountain City Elementary as principal

By Ruth White Crystal Marcum is one of many Knox County Schools staff members who has changed locations and she will be one of the first to admit that she is glad to have landed at Fountain City Elementary.

Before moving into the role of administrator, Marcum taught kindergarten at Greene and 3rd grade at Dogwood elementary schools for a combined six years. She was then promoted to curriculum facilitator and worked at Dogwood and Pond Gap elementary schools.

Her first experience as assistant principal came

Sterchi families buy two, give one Sterchi PTA Community Outreach Committee sponsored a school supply collection for needy students in the community. Students and parents were encouraged to “Buy 2” and donate one of the items on their own supply list.

Sterchi student Marinna Andriopoulos donated supplies to the Sterchi Community Outreach Project. Photo submitted

principal Cory Smith was deployed to Afghanistan.

Marcum begins this school year at the head of Fountain City Elementary and already feels at home in the community school atmosphere.

One thing she will miss about being in the classroom every day is that “ah hah moment” when a student figures out a problem.

“Now I will get to see that Principal Crystal Marcum (lightbulb moment) in the enjoys her first official week teaching staff,” she said. of school at Fountain City El- Marcum doesn’t plan to ementary. Photo by Ruth White be a total stranger to the classroom and looks forat Rocky Hill Elementary, ward to classroom enrichand after three years she ment time. was placed in charge when Something new to the

school will be Task Tuesdays when students and teachers work through critical thinking and problem-solving skills to strengthen math skills prior to students moving to the next level. Marcum and staff are excited to be working together with their students to produce answers to problems.

“We plan on focusing on student achievement and growth this year,” she said.

“As a school we are academically in a good place.

We want to look at students as individuals and help each improve, not just focusing on improving certain subjects.”

By the end of the school year, Marcum hopes to continue good academic focus and build community support. “I want us to truly become a family and treat each other as family – addressing our failures and celebrating our successes.”

Halls falls to rival Powell in football

Halls High senior Tyler Lawson carries the ball down field for the Red Devils against Powell.

Lawson scored for Halls but the team was defeated by Powell, 55-12.

Enjoying a hot dog supper at Fountain City Elementary are Ashlynn McManus, Lexie Dishner and Madison Dishner. The trio was excited about the new school year. Photos by Ruth White

Photos by Doug Johnson

Fountain City hosts cookout, curriculum night

Colby Jones carries for Halls during a Thursday night match up between the two rival teams.

Parents of Fountain City Elementary students were able to visit the school last week for curriculum night and learn what will go on in the classrooms this year. Theresa McManus was more than happy to hand out freshly grilled hot dogs to parents and students as they stopped by for their classroom meetings.

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Bobcats blast off in 5k run The Central High PTSO hosted the first Bobcat Blast 5k run to benefit the organization. The goals of the event were to bring members of the community together and to create excitement among students, parents and neighbors about Central High School.

Marco’s Pizza was the presenting sponsor and other community sponsors included EMA Fitness and Dr. Kevin Bailey.

Overall winner of the race was Jeffrey Long with a time of 21:15. Second place finisher was Bruce Blanken-

ship at 21:39 and third place went to Chris Smith with a time of 22:11.

Other winners included Male Masters Overall, John Fox; Male Grandmasters Overall, Jerry Tipton; Female Open Overall, Kelly Fox, Lisa Compton and Aimee Pehrson; Female Masters Overall Melissa Russell; Female Grandmasters Overall, Jo Lay; and Female Veterans Overall, Donna Edwards. Eighty-three participants registered to participate and 74 were recorded as finishing the event.

As the starting gun was fired by Byron Booker, more than 80 participants took off through the neighborhoods of Fountain City to help raise money for the Central High PTSO.

Jo Lay was the Female Grandmasters overall winner with a time of 28:08.

The event was open to individuals of all ages and students Abbey Kennard, Leigha Gregory, Rachael Kennard and Emily Leach joined in the fun of the day.

Central High graduate Chris Smith finished third overall in the Bobcat Blast 5k last weekend.

Photos by Ruth White

Central students back team with spirit Central cheerleader Baily Hammett wears a purple and green hair bow and throwback uniform in memory of former CHS cheerleader Mandy Harrell, who was killed in a car accident September, 2006. Purple and green were Harrell’s favorite colors and the school honored her memory to help raise awareness for organ donation.

Dance team member Natalie Oakley performs a routine as the band plays to pump up the crowd. Photos by Ruth White Central High band member Jesse McMillan is part of the Bobcat drumline and gets the crowd pumped up during a home game against Oak Ridge. The Wildcats defeated the Bobcats, 28-6.

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Jessica Bowling and Cayla Mae Adams team up for Halls against Grace Christian in volleyball action.

Dr. Eddy Robinson is the new “homegrown” chiropractor at Back to Wellness Chiropractic, located across Emory Road from Powell High School. Robinson grew up in Clinton and completed his undergraduate work at Cumberland College in Kentucky, where he was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He and wife Cindy have a 2-year-old son, Reece.

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School coupon books A good investment

By Pam Fansler First Tennessee Bank is proud to be the primary sponsor of the Knox County Schools coupon book Fansler sale.

Since 1989, more than 2.9 million coupon books have been sold to raise more than $26 million for Knox County students.

“The program was established as a way to provide discretionary funds for schools to use to meet needs identified by parents and teachers,” says Scott Bacon, the Knox County Schools supervisor of business partnerships.

“Since its inception the coupon book program has been widely embraced by middle and elementary schools and the funds generated have become a primary resource for improving technology and playgrounds in schools across the county.”

Last year students sold 156,175 coupon books raising $1.3 million. The coupon books cost $10 with $7.90 going to the school

where the book is sold.

In addition, schools with a high number of economically disadvantaged students share 72 cents from the sale of each book. Additional funds go toward two system-wide programs, the Encyclopedia Britannica On-Line for all Knox County Schools’ libraries and the “Schooled for Success” program, an eighth grade career awareness initiative in each Knox County middle school.

The 2012 coupon book contains moneysaving offers worth more than $10,000, providing discounts on fast food, fine dining, personal and professional services, as well as shopping and entertainment. Students will be selling coupon books, which feature discount coupons from more than 300 area merchants, in a twoweek campaign from Sept. 6-24.

Bacon says, “There are not many $10 investments that can return up to $10,000 over the course of a year.”

I hope you will join me in supporting Knox County Schools through the purchase of coupon books, a good personal investment and an investment in the future of our community.

Cayla Mae Adams set up the ball for teammate Kacie Skeen to send it over the net for Halls High.

Grace Christian volleyball beats Halls High Jessica Bowling blocks the ball during a recent volleyball match against Grace Christian. Grace defeated Halls 25-13 and 25-19. Photos by Doug Johnson

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■ Knox Youth Sports basketball offers two leagues for boys and girls.

The recreational draft league, for ages 4-12.

Recreational team leagues, coaches bring their own teams, age 7-12. KYS also organizes a Challenger League for players of all ages who are physically or mentally challenged.

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■ Jeffrey Pappas has been named the new director of UT School of Music.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in vocal performance Jeffrey Pappas from Northern Kentucky University, a master’s degree in choral conducting from the University of Illinois and a doctorate in choral conducting and pedagogy from the University of Iowa.

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MONDAY, SEPT. 3 Rubber Duck Race, benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley, will start at 12:02 p.m. at the World’s Fair Park pond. Pre-race activities and on-site adoptions begin at 10:30 a.m. Grand prize is $10,000. First prize is $5,000. Second prize is a $2,500 gas certificate and a Royal Caribbean cruise. Cost to adopt a single duck is $5; adoption packages are available. Info: www.TennesseeValleyDuckRace.com.

Tennessee Shines will feature Jerry Butler & The Blu-Js and Bethany Hankins at 7 p.m. at the WDVX studio at the Knoxville Visitor Center, 301 S. Gay St. Tickets are $10; available at WDVX and www.BrownPaperTickets. com. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door, while supplies last. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Children 14 and under accompanied by a parent are admitted free. Info: www. jerrybutleronline.com and http://bethanyhankins.com.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 4 “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” the Tony Award-winning Stephen Sondheim musical, will play on the Clarence Brown Theatre mainstage with shows at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4-7 and 11-14 and at 2 p.m.

Sept. 9 and 16. Tickets: 291-3310, 974-5161, www.knoxvillesymphony.com or www.clarencebrowntheatre.com.

TUESDAY-FRIDAY, SEPT. 4-7 Blood drive sponsored by the Tennessee Valley Fair will increase supplies for Medic Regional Blood Center and earn free admission to the fair for donors. Donor centers include Medic Center, 1601 Ailor Ave., 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; Food City, 917 Main St., New Tazewell, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday (Bloodmobile); Sharon Baptist Church (inside Ministry Center), 7916 Pedigo Road, 2-8 p.m. Wednesday; Powell library (conference room), 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday; and Grainger County Community Center, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday. The fair runs Sept. 7-16.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 5 The Sunshine Ambassadors dance class for

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Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, offers Wednesday Night Dinner 5:45-6:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Full meal with dessert, $5; $3 for children under 10; $16 for families. Classes and activities follow for youth and adults; nursery care provided upon request (make reservations by Monday). Info/reservations: 690-1060.

Powell Presbyterian Church, 2910 W. Emory Road, resumes Wednesday Night Community Dinner at 6 p.m. Full meal with dessert, $2. Info: 938-8311.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 6 Kid Crafts – Fun with Fuzzy Sticks will be offered at 4 p.m. at the Carter Library, 9036 Asheville Highway.

English teacher James Yoakley will speak to the Knoxville Writers’ Guild at 7 p.m. at Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. The former Lenoir City High School English department chair and journalism adviser, who was removed from his positions after a profile on a gay student was included in the school’s 2011-12 yearbook, will speak on his experiences with high school journalism and censorship. Admission: free, but $2 donation requested. Info: www.knoxvillewritersguild.org.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, SEPT. 6-8 Northside Christian Church, 4008 Tazewell Pike, will hold a rummage sale 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 6-8. New and used clothes, household goods, toys, etc.

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Knoxville Regional Bicycle Program is sponsoring a free bicycle safety class. Participants should bring a bike and a helmet and meet at 9:45 a.m. at Crossroads Center in Halls (in front of Ingles) for a 10 a.m. start. The ride will end at 11 a.m. Info: Anne at avictori@utk.edu or 274-8389.

Knoxville Modern Quilt Guild will have its monthly sew-in 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Powell branch library, 330 W. Emory Road.

Revival Vision Church, 154 Durham Drive, Maynardville, will hold its dedication with food and an open house 5-6:30 p.m. and a service at 7.

The Hard Knox Roller Girls will end their season by taking on the Blue Ridge Allstars at the Civic Coliseum. Opening match is Brawlers vs. Blue Ridge French Broads at 6 p.m., followed by the Hard Knox-Allstars game at 8 p.m. Tickets: adults, $10 in advance, $12 at the door; children 6-12, $8; 5 and under, free.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 9

First Lutheran Church, 1207 N. Broadway, will resume its regular worship schedule and fall activities at Rally Day. Worship with communion begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by a lunch provided by the youth group.

The Tennessee Valley Fair opens at 3 p.m. at This fundraiser for the group’s trip to San Antonio will Chilhowee Park on Magnolia Avenue. Hours are 3 p.m.be a cookout that includes hot dogs and hamburgers. midnight Sept. 7, 12, 13, 14; 10 a.m.-midnight Sept. 8, 10, 11, 15; and noon-midnight Sept. 9 and 16. Rides open Info: 524-0366 before noon.

Great Amazing Race, patterned after TV’s “The one hour after gates open.

Movies on Market Square, presented by the Knox Amazing Race,” will start at 2 p.m. at Sequoyah Park, 1400 Cherokee Blvd. Teams of two (adult/kid or kid/kid through County Public Library, will begin with pre-show activigrade 12) will compete in challenges spread across a oneties including pet tips and advice at 6:30 p.m. followed mile cross-country course. Registration: $40 advance, $50 by a screening of “Footloose” (PG-13, 1984) at dusk. day of race. Info: www.greatamazingrace.com.

Bring your own seating. Well-behaved dogs on leashes The 27th annual Symphony in the Park will be at are welcome. Free.

5 p.m. at Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave. The Backstage Pass, a showcase of arts-related events slated for the inaugural season of The Arts at Pellissippi concert by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, conducted State, 7 p.m. at Cherokee Country Club, 5138 Lyons View by Maestro Lucas Richman, is an outdoor fundraiser for Ijams. The event begins with cocktails and a silent auction.

Pike. Backstage Pass offers a behind-the-scenes look at the season plus a live auction and cocktail buffet. Tickets Info: Mary Thom Adams, 577-4717, ext. 117, or mtadams@ ijams.org. are $100. Info: 539-7351.

East Tennessee Old Harp Shape Note Singing will have its annual singing with Sean McCollough’s Music of Appalachia class from UT at Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Potluck is at 5:30 p.m.; singing is at 6:30 Bookwalter UMC, 4218 Central Avenue Pike, p.m. Info: Robin Goddard, 982-6148. will hold a children’s consignment sale 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

The Freemans will perform at 6 p.m. at New Beverly Baptist Church, 3320 New Beverly Church Road.

Friday, Sept. 7, and 8 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Sept. 8

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(half-off sale). Consigners are welcome. A portion of the proceeds will go to buy mosquito nets to prevent malaria in Africa. Info: bookwalterconsignmentevent@ gmail.com.

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7504 POPEN DRIVE, $184,900. 3240 SF, 3BR/2.5BA, close to Halls and Adrian Burnett Elementary. *Monthly P&I payments (no money down) as low as $1,015.

7324 FORT APACHE ROAD, $139,900. 1720 SF, 3BR/2BA.

RESIDENTIAL LOTS 7 LOTS; FORT REYNOLDS S/D, $15,000 each. Located in Corryton. *Monthly P&I payments (no money down) as low as $532.

HALLS, 4013 KINGDOM LANE, SOLOMON PLACE S/D, $24,900. Located in Halls

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLES NEWS FROM FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Botox treatments put woman’s migraines at bay Anne Freeman knows how crippling migraine headaches can be. “They can absolutely destroy your life,” states the Oak Ridge woman.

Since undergoing regular Botox The 37-year-old married mother of two treatments at Fort Sanders teens has regularly suffered the dehabilitatNeurology Associates, Anne ing pain since she was a child. “I’m a lifelong Freeman is finally feeling relief migrainer and was misdiagnosed with sinus from her lifelong migraines. problems when I was little,” she explains.

By the time Freeman was in her 30s, migraine pain had taken over her life. “I was in bed four to five days a week. I wasn’t able to work and got down to 110 pounds. I had no get about 25 to 30 shots in my skull, temples life,” she remembers. and shoulders. It feels like tiny bee stings,” Freeman sought medical treatment, but says Freeman. “It’s so worth it, because I’m nothing seemed to help. “The preventative able to live the rest of my life.” medicines didn’t work and reacted badly Freeman says regularly receiving the Bowith my liver.” tox treatments has allowed her to get her The pain and nausea were so severe Freelife back. “People can’t believe the change in man went to the emergency room several me,” she says. Freeman is working full time times and was even hospitalized. “I spent a again, attending her daughter’s sports acweek in the hospital with a migraine I just tivities and even taking tap dancing lessons. couldn’t get rid of,” she says. “I was desperAlthough she does occasionally still have ate for help.” headaches, they’re not as severe nor as freIn 2007 Freeman heard of a new treatquent. “It’s amazing. I’m not missing my ment for chronic migraines that used injecdaughter’s games anymore, it’s wonderful.” tions of Botox around the head and neck to Freeman admits the Botox treatment may relieve symptoms for up to three months. not be suitable for everyone with migraines.

The treatment wasn’t yet approved by the “But for me, it works!”

FDA, but Freeman was desperate for relief For more information and paid for treatment. about the diagnosis and “The Botox shots worked and kept me out treatment of migraines, call of the hospital,” she says. But, because her Fort Sanders Neurology Associates insurance wouldn’t pay for it, she couldn’t Botox injections for chronic migraine re- Hooker of Fort Sanders Neurology Associlief. Freeman began receiving insurance- ates every three months. at 865-541-4321 afford to continue the $2,000 treatments.

Then, in late 2010, the FDA approved approved Botox treatment from Dr. Henry or go to fortsandersneuro.com.

“Dr. Hooker and his staff are wonderful. I

What causes migraines?

According to the National Institutes of Health, there are a variety of things that may trigger migraines in different people: ■ Stress and anxiety ■ Certain odors or perfumes ■ Loud noises or bright lights ■ Smoking or exposure to smoke ■ Alcohol, especially red wine ■ Caffeine withdrawal ■ Certain foods containing nitrates, MSG or tyramine such as processed meat, chocolate or dairy products ■ Missed meals ■ Changes in hormone levels during a woman’s menstrual cycle or with the use of birth control pills ■ Changes in sleep patterns ■ Exercise or other physical stress

Botox banishes migraines in some sufferers Best known for smoothing out forehead wrinkles, Botox injections have another use on the head and neck as well. They can treat the intense pulsing, pain of chronic migraine headaches.

Chronic headaches affect some 10 percent of Americans each year, according to the Migraine Research Foundation. Migraine headaches are intense, with throbbing pain in one area of the head, often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light. Migraines rank among the top 20 disabling medical conditions worldwide.

Botox injections, which are small doses of the botulinium toxin, can offer treatment with few side effects, according to neurologist and headache specialist Dr. Henry Hooker with Fort Sanders Neurology Associates.

“Botox not only relaxes muscles, it has a direct pain relieving effect on the nerves of the face and head,” explains Dr. Hooker.

In an office procedure, Dr. Hooker injects about 24 tiny needles containing Botox into a patients’ head and neck at specific nerve sites. The botulism toxin relaxes the muscles and blocks pain pathways.

“It’s a very tolerable procedure because they are tiny needles. You feel it, but I’ve never had a patient not be able to stand the procedure,” says Dr. Hooker.

The process takes about 10 minutes and is repeated every three months. “Patients go back to work the same day. The injections do not alter their performance. The really good thing about Botox is that it doesn’t have

side effects like pills, and complications are rare,” he adds.

Unfortunately perhaps, these Botox injections will not relax wrinkles of the forehead. “No, this does not affect the cosmetic appearance – I don’t go there,” Dr. Hooker says with a laugh.

Insurance covers the treatments as long as the patient meets the criteria for chronic migraines. That is defined as headaches of more than 15 days each month, 8 days of which have typical migraine characteristics, such as intense throbbing pain in one area of the head, nausea and sensitivity to light. The headaches must not be caused by medications as well.

Botox is not a quick fix for a patient in the middle of a migraine, however. “Botox is a preventative treatment, not an acute treatment,” says Dr. Hooker. “It takes several weeks to take effect.” Because Botox always wears off, the procedure must be repeated.

“In the majority of cases, headaches

become reduced in severity and frequency, in some cases they completely go away,” explains Dr. Hooker. “A lot of people come in, and they’ve already tried 25 medicines for their headaches with no relief. That’s when Botox can really help.”

For more information about the treatment of migraines, call Fort Sanders Neurology Associates at 865-541-4321 or go to fortsandersneuro.com.

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Mistaken identity Imagine my reaction when stumbling upon a water snake last week in my driveway.

Sara Barrett

Critter Tales

Kenny Jarnigan and Maggie Capps attend the senior gala. Nominee Capps teaches line dancing at the Halls Senior Center. She also dances at the Ben Atchley State Veterans Home where her husband, Frank, resides. Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

Seniors honored at gala

By Theresa Edwards The Covenant Honors Senior Gala at the Tennessee Theatre on Aug. 28, honored 140 seniors 65 and older for their work serving our community.

They were chosen by nominations from family and friends.

Seniors received the red carpet treatment, being greeted and welcomed by many including Lauren Monahan, director of Strang

Theresa Edwards

Senior Center who recently was crowned “Beauty of America 60s.” She interviewed several of the seniors for TV appearances.

John Smartt, 93, sang

“Let Me Call You Sweetheart” for those gathered in the lobby before the theater doors opened, and Monahan joined in singing. The crowd cheered, applauding.

The honorees received a gift from Covenant Health and Senior Services, were served food and refreshments, had professional photos taken and were entertained by “Memories of Mayberry.”

Actually, imagine my reaction when stumbling upon any snake within a one mile radius of my house.

Yet many snakes get a bad reputation not because they earn it but because some of their relatives have been vicious and intimidating enough to make quite a lasting impression upon people’s psyches.

The water snake is one such species. The nonvenomous reptile resembles the cottonmouth (also known as the water moccasin to native East Tennesseans) and is often mistakenly identified as such.

They keep house around ponds and prevent the frog, fish and small mam-

A young water snake found in the driveway near our pond.

Poor little thing has been living on the streets since it was born.

Photo by S. Barrett

mal population from getting out of hand.

Although snakes of any sort make my skin crawl, I have to say I felt bad for this little guy, considering he was kicked out of the house immediately after his mother gave birth.

Female water snakes can have up to 30 babies at one time, and they don’t lay eggs. They just give birth and send the “snakelets” on their way. That may explain why they can be a bit cranky when approached.

Friendly Shaylee Shaylee is a fluffy 3-yearold domestic medium hair mix that needs a forever home. Her adoption fee is sponsored by Young-Williams Animal Center’s Furry Friends program, which means you can adopt her for free. Shaylee and her adoptable friends are located at the Village, 6400 Kingston Pike. Hours there are noon to 6 p.m. daily.

See all of Young-Williams’ adoptable animals online at young-williams.org.

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We don’t welcome snakes on our property – especially the copperhead who attempted to feast on our baby chicks. It has since gone the way of the buffalo. But I realize that snakes do their part to make the world go round, even if they are not on my top 10 list of cozy critters. They are still part of the animal kingdom and should be admired as such.

To contact Sara, email her at barretts@ shoppernewsnow.com or call her at 218-9378.

CRITTER CALENDAR ■ The second annual PetSafe K9 Cancer Walk will be held Sunday, Sept. 23, at The Cove at Concord Park. Registration begins at noon. The walk will end at 3 p.m. There will be concessions, vendors and entertainment. All proceeds will benefit Morris Animal Foundation’s canine cancer research. Info: http://support. morrisanimalfoundation.org.

■ In honor of National Grandparents’ Day Sunday, Sept. 9, Young-Williams Animal Center will offer a free adoption to any person over the age of 65 as well as to grandparents who bring a grandchild to visit the center. Both locations will participate. Info: www. young-williams.org.

HALLS SENIOR CENTER Activities for the week of September 3: ■ Monday, Sept. 3: Center closed.

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Micro-chipping for $20.00. That includes free lifetime registration. Micro-chipping helps reunite you with a lost pet. Call us today to schedule your appointment!

Adoption fees start at $75.00 and include spay or neuter, testing, vaccinations, de-worm, microchip and free lifetime microchip registration.

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■ Tuesday, Sept. 4: 10 a.m., Canasta; 11 a.m., Exercise; 12:30 p.m., Mexican Train Dominoes; 1 p.m., Peyote bracelet class; 1:30 p.m., Phase 10.

■ Wednesday, Sept. 5: 10 a.m., Bingo; 10 a.m., Hand & Foot; 12:30 p.m., Bridge; 1 p.m., Rook; 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., SAIL exercise.

■ Thursday, Sept. 6: 10 a.m., Line Dance; 10 a.m., Pinochle; 10 a.m. Quilting; 11 a.m., Exercise; 1 p.m., SkipBo; 1 p.m., Dance Class.

■ Friday, Sept. 7: 9:30 a.m., Pilates; 10 a.m., Euchre; 11:30 a.m., SAIL exercise; 12:30 p.m., Mexican Train Dominoes; 1 p.m., SAIL Exercise; 1 p.m., Western movie.

Drivers needed to help fight cancer Drivers are needed to help local cancer patients get to appointments for treatment. The Road to Recovering program is an effort by the American Cancer Society to help those who don’t have transportation.

Volunteers must have a valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle and personal automobile insurance. They may drive as frequently as their schedules permit them to transport patients to and from treatment centers.

The local ACS receives an average of seven to 10 requests each week for help with transportation.

Info: 558-4056.

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Page Pratt 548-1968 black, AKC reg., 922-2403 or 705-4217 6 wks. old. $1,000. pagepratt@msn.com Homes 40 CONDO FOR RENT: 865-696-8679 1-car gar, 2BR/2 full BA, East Town 144 area. $750/mo. No Pet Services pets. 865-389-8244

CONDO North Knox, PET GROOMING 2 BR, 2 full BA, 1 tammielhill@cs.com Wait or drop off. car gar. Near East Andersonville Pk, Halls www.tammiehill.com Towne. $750/mo. No 925-3154 pets. 865-389-8244

Realty Executives Associates LAUREL PLACE 2BR, 2BA, 1 car gar., 145 appls., great nghbrhd. Free Pets Conv. to interstate, REDUCED - Halls. This 3br ranch has been totally updated/remodeled and shopping & churches.

No pets or smoking. is ready to move into. Home features floating hardwood floors, ceramic tile, $900 mo. + DD. ADOPT! kitchen appliances, new fixtures, paint and much more. 1 car attached garage Call 865-254-3897.

Looking for a lost and fenced back yard. $99,900 Like New brick townhouse, pet or a new one?

2 BR, 1 1/2 BA, Turkey Visit YoungNEW FROM TOP TO BOTTOM in North Knoxville. This 1 level home Creek area. No Pets.

Williams Animal features 4br + large sunroom, 2 full baths, fireplace in living room and large Credit ck. $350 dep. $650 Center, the official mo. 1 yr lease. 865-986-0905 level lot. Updates including cabinets, counters, appliances, flooring, paint, and shelter for the City ***Web ID# 134885*** of Knoxville & Knox so much more. $120,000 WEST NEW CONDO County: 3201 Di1 car garage, 2 large NORRIS LAKE ACCESS. Custom built all brick ranch with in walking vision St. Knoxville.

BRs, 2BAs, no pets. knoxpets.org distance to Norris Lake with lake access. Home features an open floor plan, $775/mo. + dep.

Doyle Jo hnson 3br/2ba, master with jucuzzi tub, all kitchen appliances, long covered front 865-254 -9552

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porch and more. $114,900 NEAR COUNTY LINE - Brick & vinyl basement ranch in quite private setting, yet only min's to Halls. This 3br/2.5ba home features a large den, 5 car garages, 2 car on main with remainder in basement, well maintained, large country covered front porch and much more. $189,900 GRAINGER CO. - Farm. 21 acres with custom built 2br home with 1440 sf, carport, well maintained, hardwood and ceramic tile. Multiple out buildings, spring-fed pond and much more in a very quiet and peaceful setting. $198,900 HISTORICAL BEAUTY - very unique home in Ftn City. This 5 br/ 4 ba home was built in 1899 and has over 2800sf. Gorgeous home with 3 car detached garage + carport. Home features several fireplaces, pocket doors, french doors, built in, antique fixtures and much more. $239,900 INVESTORS - 2br/1ba home in Ftn City $39,900 INVESTORS - Duplex in East Knox $39,900. Currently rented with an income of $900 month.

COOPER, BETTY Looking for a place for your horses? Home on 5 acres in the Greenback/ 134866MASTER Friendsville area. 1344sf double wide on perm foundation with new metal roof, Size gazebo, gorgeous Ad 3 xlandscapping, 5.5 covered front porch, 2 garages (1-2car and 1-1car), 2 acres fenced and ready for horses. $129,900 4c N EAST KNOX COUNTY - Level 2.60 acres with older home on property, 2 <ec> septic systems and more. Property could be subdivided into to 2 lots easily.

Near Chestnut Ridge Subdivision. $69,900 LAND GORGEOUS VIEWS OF NORRIS LAKE! This level lot has breathtaking views of the lake. Located in a subdivision with lake access. Marina and restaurant being built. Near golf course. $69,900 Near Knox/Union Co line - 5 wooded acres priced to sell at $35,000

KITTENS!

FREE to good home only. Vet checked & wormed.

Call 456-3114.

Wanted To Rent 82 Farmer’s Market 150 Ret. Private Detective & Author needs 1-2BR house on tranquil, private property with rent reduced in exchange for security and/or light caretaker duties. 865-323-0937

Misc. Items

bettycooper@juno.com www.bettycooperrealtor.com Multi-million dollar producer.

POWELL – IN-GROUND POOL! 3BR/2BA rancher in Powell.

Lots of updates, hdwd flrs throughout, crown molding, chair rail, new baseboards, new Low E windows, tile in kit & new back splash. Bath totally updated, new toilets. $129,900 Call Betty Cooper KNOXVILLE – UPSCALE NEIGHBORHOOD. Brick/stone front, 2-sty w/fin bsmnt. Trey ceil in grt rm w/gas FP + gas range. Screened porch, lrg new deck for entertaining, solid surface counters, S/S appl, 4BR/3.5BA. $349,000 Call Betty Cooper HALLS – BRICK BASEMENT RANCHER. Popular Hallbrook S/D. Lrg, cov front porch, 3BR/3BA, lrg work shop, hot tub rm, SOLD FP. Estate - sold as is.

2-car gar, lrg bonus rm w/wood-burning $135,000 Call Betty Cooper HALLS – ALMOST AN ACRE! IMMACULATE! New water htr, roof, central H&A, stove, MW, deck full length of home, DW. Updated BAs, ceiling fans in all BRs. Lush grdns w/ flowers & gazebo. Wood privacy fence, plantation shutters, elec windows in LR, custom stained glass front door, central vac, intercom sys. Tiled sunrm. Must see! $155,000 Call Betty Cooper

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CUSTOM SWING Set for kids w/bench swing for adults, $400. 865-719-5448

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Dodge Laramie pkg 2006 Mega Cab, 4x4, 5.7 Hemi, AT, 80K mi, cosmetic dmg left side.

Bought new $14,000 obo. 693-2284 or 250-1480 FORD EXCURSION 2005 Eddie Bauer, 60K mi, front end damage, $8,000 obo.

Call 865-250-1480 GMC Sierra 4x4 2011 ext. cab, 6.2L, 11k mi, tow pkg, ARE cover, fact. run. bds, loaded.

Bought new, $28,000 bo. 865-250-1480.

ANNUAL FALL Garage Sale. Sept 6, 7 Comm Trucks Buses 259 & 8, 8a-4p. Baby items, clothes for CHEVY SILVERADO ^ CONCRETE drivethe whole family, 3500 2011 with utility ways, sidewalks, HH items. 2908 Titabed, reg. cab, 4WD. patios. Reasonable, nium Ln off Emory.

14,100 mi., $29,990. lowest prices!

Call 865-740-5992.

GARAGE SALE Thu ***Web ID# 132048*** 454-6808 Sept 6, 8a-3p & Fri Sept 7, 8a-noon. 4209 MAC 1996 RD690 tri-axle Foley Dr, Murphy dump truck, 350 HP, new Childcare 316 Hills s/d. Lots of tires / brakes / inj. pump, name brand clothes 284k. $20,000 obo. & shoes, winter & 693-2284 or 250-1480 summer, baby THERMO KING girls, toddler girls, REFFER 2001, girls, jr. sizes. Also 53' $7500 obo. men's & women's.

Call 865-250-1480 Home décor, some furn, toys all ages & baby items. Lots of Antiques Classics 260 stuff!

HALLS: 3-family sale, AC COBRA Replica Sept. 7, 8-3, rain or 1964, 351 Windsor shine. Located in Lg engine, 5 spd., exc.

Morton Bl. Take cond. 931-707-8510.

Hill Rd, after 2nd subdivision 3rd d- VW Convertible 1969, way on right. Toys, compl. restored, bed, luggage, sport beautiful. Red w/blk eqt, houseware, int. $8000. 870-763-8166 clothes, misc. ***Web ID# 132421*** REMODELING SALE! Thu & Fri, Sept 6 & 7.

8018 Phyllis Lane, Benjamin Knob s/d.

Take McCloud to Gray, then left to Benjamin Knob.

Lots of everything!

Imports

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

Call 688-4803 or 660-9645.

West

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Boats Motors

Furniture Refinish. 331

Remodeling

SPROLES DESIGN CONSTRUCTION

938-4848 or 363-4848

Roofing / Siding

Air Cond / Heating 301

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FRED'S LAWN CARE Seeding, aerating, trimming, etc. Minor mower repairs.

Reasonable, great refs!

679-1161

LOWE BASS BOAT, like new, LWE, Stryker 17 ft, $14,500 new; $11,000/b.o. 865622-1326 9a & 7p ***Web ID# 132080***

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Cleaning

BY FAITH Men women, children.

Custom-tailored clothes for ladies of all sizes plus kids!

Faith Koker 938-1041

Attorney

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FOUR WINDS 2007, 25', trailer, like new.

Ready for fall camping! $12,000.

865-689-2255; 250-2059.

Motor Homes

Painting / Wallpaper 344

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SEA RAY 1999 260 Sun Dancer. 354 ^ Hours. MerCruiser 5.7L EFI Bravo III, Alterations/Sewing 303 260 HP. $29,900. 423404-8188 ALTERATIONS

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COACH HOUSE 1992 Dodge V8, 20 ft. $9,750 Call 865-471-5495

CHRISTIAN LADY 454-1793 or 947-5688 CLEANING SERVICE. Dependable, Powell's Painting & ^ refs, Call 705-5943.

Remodeling - Resi- ALL TYPES roofing, guaranteed to fix dential & Commercial. any leak. Special CLEANING NETWORK Free Estimates. 865coating for metal Wkly/ Bi-wkly/ Mo. 771-0609 roofs, slate, chimGood refs! Free est. ney repair. 455-5042 258-9199 or 257-1672.

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Electrical

I ns tal l ati on Repair Maintenance Service Upgrades Cab l e P h on e L i n es S ma l l j o b s welco me.

License d/Ins ured Ofc : 9 4 5 -3 05 4 Cell: 705-6357

Tree Service

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Each office independently owned and operated

357

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CAREGIVER AVAIL up to 4 days/week (no Sundays). LOTS of exp, good references! Call Patricia ^ at 256-2137.

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Plumbing

HONDA 2004 VTX 1800.

28k mi. Blk. New tires. $5200. Garaged.

WS/SB, 865-216-8142

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TREE WORK & Power Stump Grinder. Free est, 50 yrs exp! 804-1034

Electric

Elderly Care

GULF STREAM 2004 Endura, 34', $59,995.

Loaded, orig. owner, 18K mi., 865-524-2001.

CATHY'S PAINTING & wallpaper removal. Free est.

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Autos Wanted 253

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Household Furn. 204 Vans

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CHEVY VAN, 1990, 1-YR OLD Ashley G20, side lift, 69,995 brown leather secmi, new batt., $4000. tional sofa w/4 re865-691-2676 lv msg clining seats. Pd $1600, asking $1000 firm. Call 335-7211.

Trucks 257 QUEEN SIZE pillow 2500 flat top mattress set, $150. DODGE stake bed 1999, 63k New in plastic, can mi, $5500. Phone deliver. 865-805-3058.

865-250-1480 SERTA KING-SIZE ^ BED & box spring, like new! $300 for Domestic 265 Domestic both. Call 687-7266.

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265 Domestic

BREEDEN'S TREE SERVICE

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Household Appliances 204a RAY VARNER FORD LLC WANTED: unwanted appliances and scrap metal. Halls and surrounding area. John, 925-3820 ^ LAND CO. needs mo- Collectibles 213 tivated individual.

Enjoy the outdoors, OIL meet new people. VALVOLINE sign 3'x2', 1960's, Flex sched, work $150. Lenoir City from home or our 865-332-0036 Halls office. Would be great for retiree.

Don (423) 244-0199 PERMANENT P/T kennel tech for busy Halls dog boarding kennel. Must work weekends & be able to lift 40 lbs. Must be reliable. Call 9227748 to sched. appt.

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’07 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4 16K miles, Extra clean .............................

592090MASTER Ad Size 3 x 4 $25,930 4c N TFN <ec>

Over 30 yrs. experience!

Trimming, removal, stump grinding, brush chipper,

’05 Nissan Frontier King CAB 2wd 32K miles ..................................................

aerial bucket truck.

$18,630

Licensed & insured.

Free estimates!

’05 Lincoln Navigator Ultimate, 4x4, Loaded, 24KSAVE $$$ SPECIALS OF THE WEEK!

219-9505 ^

'08 Lincoln MKX, 1 owner, like new, save $$$, R1201 ...........................................$23,700 miles..................

$33,150

'10 Ford Focus SE, auto, over 30 MPG! R1241 ...........................................$13,999 '11 Ford Fusion SE, 1 owner, wholesale price! R1238 ..................................$16,800 $17,436 '12 Jeep Liberty, limited, loaded, extra clean! R1272 ...................................$22,900

’06 Ford Escape 4x4, 15K miles..................................................................

Price includes $399 dock fee. Plus tax, tag & title WAC. Dealer retains all rebates. Restrictions may apply. See dealer for details.

Prices good through next week.

Ray Varner

Travis Varner

Dan Varner

Parkview Senior Living

2026 N. Charles Seivers Blvd. • Clinton, TN 37716

10914 Kingston Pike

www.rayvarner.com

457-0704 or 1-800-579-4561

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KNOXVILLE – New 50-yr roof, on Ftn City bus line. Laundry & half BA on main level, gas heat, cov front porch, ceil fans in LR & BRs. Eat-in kit. $75,000 Call Betty Cooper FTN CITY – Wow! What a home! This used to be the model.

Beautiful hdwd flrs, 2” blinds, crown molding, very open great rm w/see-thru FP to sun rm. Kit w/cherry cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appl, mstr suite w/tray ceil, lg walkin closet & oversized shower. Gar is heated & cooled w/sep thermostat. $199,900 Call Betty Cooper

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MERCURY MARQUIS ^ 2005, Garage Kept, 124K mi, comfortable 865-803-6263

KENNER 1994 18' Center Console, 88 HP Johnson motor, alum trlr, troll. mtr $5,000. 865-776-7279

Campers

351

DENNY'S FURNITURE REPAIR. Refinish, reVIglue, etc. 45 yrs exp! CARPENTRY, NYL windows, drs, 922-6529 or 466-4221 siding, flr jacking & leveling, painting, elec, Guttering 333 plumbing, bsmnt waterproofing, hvac repair, inHAROLD'S GUTTER sulation, tree work.

SERVICE. Will clean 455-5042 front & back $20 & up.

Quality work, guaranLicensed General teed. Call 288-0556.

Contractor Restoration, remodeling, additions, kitchens, Lawn Care 339 bathrooms, decks, sunrooms, garages, etc.

Residential & commercial, free estimates.

922-8804, Herman Love. *Repairs/additions *Garages/roofs/decks *Siding/paint/floors

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REGENCY 2010, 25' Pontoon, $34,500.

John at 865-300-6058

MIKE DARDEN LICENSED PLUMBER 922-775 8

330 Pressure Washing 350

Flooring

Volkswagen Karmann 1979 conv., fuel inj.

82K mi., gray w/blk. int. $5500. 865-986-7103

1996 24' PONTOON new furn. & bimini top, tandem trailer, nice & clean! $5,995. 865-659-8182

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Floors/ PRESSURE WASHING - Driveways, walls/ repairs. 33 Houses, Decks, yrs exp, exc work!

Fences. Residential John 938-3328 & Commercial. Call 865-771-0609.

265 YARD SALE, Thurs. Domestic & Fri., Sept. 6-7, 8:30a to 4:30p, 6900 Cadillac Coupe Deville E. Beeler Rd. off 1991, 1 owner, gar.

Emory Rd. between kept, 62K mi, rare, Gibbs & Halls.

4.9L, $6995. 865-556-9162 ***Web ID# 131752*** ESTATE SALE, Aug. 31, Sept. 1 & 2, 9-5, 103 Mary Water Ln, Oak Ridge 37830.

HH contents, furn., kitch. & glassware, china & silver, comm. sew. mach. & mahog. DR set.

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DODGE 3500 4x4, 2007, 4 dr crew, 5.9 Cummins, 6 sp, 71k mi. Cosmetic dmg, runs / drives. $14,500 obo.

865-250-1480.

Get Paid Top Dollar On The Spot For Your Junk TAXIDERMY Mounts Vehicles. Any cond. for sale. Quality Same Day Pickup 865work.

Call for 556-8956 or 865-363-0318 details 865-947-0690.

I BUY OLDER MOBILE HOMES. 1990 up, any size OK. 865-384-5643

General

Garage Sales

4-FAM GARAGE Sale Thu-Fri, Sept 6 & 7, 8a-? at Taunton Ln, Royal Springs s/d.

Bunkbeds, antique metal bed, futon mattress, comforters. Clothing: boy's, teen girls', formals, women's & men's.

Golf clubs, "Precious Moments" collection, miter saw table, decorative items, much more!

WANTED TO BUY Motorcycles

Standing Saw Timber 865-984-4529

For a complete list of available property visit www.tammiehill.com or call Tammie direct at 256-3805

Betty Cooper 688-3232 599-2870

214 4 Wheel Drive 258 Cement / Concrete 315 Excavating/Grading 326 Plumbing

FTN. CITY, 2 BR, 1 MAINTENANCE BA, clean, carport, MAN NEEDED for W&D in unit, $585 local restaurant mo. 865-671-6139 chain. Must have Will Consider HVAC cert, resume Collectibles, Diamonds KARNS 2 BR, stove, & refs, pass drug or Old Guns. frig, DW, garbage disp., test, & be able to Free W/D conn. No pets $850. work 45 hrs/wk. Call 7600 OakAppraisals Ridge Hwy. 865-691-8822, 865-660-3584 Don at 423-494-8490.

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