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World War II veteran Bob Courtney and Wade Jones enjoy the music, lunch and festivities at the Memorial Day celebration at New Harvest Park.

Happy Memorial Day! We salute our veterans.

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Karns Lions Club Community Pool head life guard Josh Melton cleans the pool in preparation for hundreds of summertime visitors. The pool is now open.

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reservations,” Patschke said with a The smoky smell of barbecue laugh.

Opened in 1969, the Karns pool is in the air as Karns community members haul out the lawn chairs generally draws 300 to 400 people and clean up swimming pools to be- daily, including 100 to 200 children from surrounding day care faciligin the season of sun.

One area pool, the Karns Lions ties, Patschke said.

He remembers when the pool Club Community Pool, at 6618 Beaver Ridge Road, has drawn summer was originally financed by local Lions Club members who chipped in visitors for more than 40 years.

This year, the swimming facil- their own funds to pay for the pool. ity features a new kiddie splash As the pool began to make money, pad. Construction workers are also the original loans were paid back.

Today, Patschke said money genbuilding a new 40-foot by 20-foot family picnic pavilion that will open erated from the pool goes back into operating expenses with little leftlater this summer.

“We’re not sure on how we’re over.

“We’re more interested in breakhandling the (pavilion) reservations, yet,” said Frank Patschke, the ing even,” Patschke said. “This is for Karns Lions Club treasurer. “I think the public.” people think ‘Frank, you live closest “We have a golf tournament evto the pool,’ but I’m not doing the ery year,” Patschke said, which

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Pool managers, including Jay Davis and Melissa Buck, are often on hand to manage daily activities, life guard schedules and maintain the peace.

“This is a really laid back pool,” said Davis, an eight-year employee of the Karns pool.

Davis has worked at area pools since he was 14 years old. He worked at the Inskip pool as a teenager and then for the local parks and recreation department as an adult.

“This is a public place and with any public place you are always aware of safety issues,” he said.

Pool life guards this year include Hardin Valley Academy graduate Michelle Owens and Karns High School graduate Tanner Massey.

Both will be teaching swimming lessons this year and can be seen frequently at the pool.

Head life guard Josh Melton is a third-year employee at the pool, where he is working on summer break away from his electrical engineering college studies.

“I would say that the kids who swam in this pool in 1969, are now grandparents to the kids using the pool today,” Patschke said.

There are currently 40 members in the Karns Lions Club.

Pool and splash pad hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday.

The facility can be rented after hours for birthday parties and other festivities. After hours parties can be reserved from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Tuesday through Sunday.

More information, including contact information and rates, can be found on the pool’s website, www. karnspool.com.

mostly non-discussed heart of the budget, where everything from potholes to playgrounds takes a bite out of your tax dollar.

Before County Commission votes on the budget in June, it appears certain that a compromise will be reached on Beck’s funding. An even greater certainty is that no acrossthe-board raises will be granted this year and no property tax increase will be enacted unless commission can override a mayoral veto. But

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what’s happening elsewhere with the mayor’s inaugural budget?

Burchett’s FY 2012 budget unveils his plan to reduce the county’s debt by some $20 million per year between now and 2016. For those who watched with a great deal of trepidation the bonded indebtedness grow by more than $200 million under the former mayor, this will be viewed as a signal accomplishment if the administration pulls it off.

There are two paths to get there: (1) Continue to shrink the size and scope of county government.

There’s every reason to believe the mayor will go down that road until it hurts. (2) Grow your sales and property tax base. Because the mayor’s conservative principles dictate that government can do nothing more than create an environment in which businesses and individuals have the opportunity to thrive, there’s little direct action he can take to swell the revenue stream.

(These are mutually supporting paths, not mutually exclusive, and despite the administration’s pessimistic economic outlook this year, an eventual uptick in the economy has to factor into an ambitious debt reduction plan.)

Outside the plan to whittle down the debt, it gets harder to find positives in the proposed budget.

The school budget comprises nearly 60 percent of the total and is largely beyond the mayor’s control.

The “general” budget, proposed for $149.2 million, continues to shrink, a trend that began with Burchett’s predecessor. Since 2008, and including the proposed FY 2012 budget, the general budget, which includes libraries, senior centers, parks, the sheriff’s office and public works, has shed $10.3 million.

But that’s the aggregate, and it is deceptive. Over the same period, the sheriff’s budget has risen by $7.5 million. Take out public safety, and the remaining general budget

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has declined by $17.8 million, 18.5 percent since FY 2008.

Even allocations for which a strong argument could be made that a healthy increase is warranted aren’t receiving much help.

For example, stormwater management, a component of the engineering and public works budget, is slated to receive almost exactly the same funding as it did in FY 2011.

It doesn’t take a hydrologist to conclude that with more effective stormwater management over the years, and stronger codes enforcement in general, much of the time and effort expended on the hillside and ridgetop protection plan might have been avoided.

The proposed budget is likely to pass without major modifications.

The mayor’s “I’m not Ragsdale” honeymoon will last at least through his first budget cycle, but citizen reaction going forward is likely to test the proposition that smaller is in all cases better.

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Reclaiming our backyard

This week is special at our house.

We’re hooking up to the Today is Memorial Day. recently run sewer lines. Yes, Today we pay tribute to the such excitement over this men and women who gave might seem misplaced to oththeir all so that we might ener homeowners in different joy the freedoms we so often take for granted. communities, but for those of us who have been lifelong The precise origin of Meresidents here, it’s a time for morial Day is disputed, with rejoicing. cities in both the North and the former Confederacy layIn the early 1980s, Ball ing claim to its birthplace. History does record that on May 5, Camp homeowners joined 1868, General John Logan, commander of the Grand Army of forces to contact politicians, the Republic, issued a general order proclaiming that May 30, community leaders and the 1868, would be “designated for the purpose of strewing with media seeking sewer servicflowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who es. For years many of them died in defense of their country during the late rebellion.” had experienced problems Beginning in the late 1960s and continuing through the with their drain fields. Knox tumultuous years of the Vietnam War, respect for the armed County Health Department forces declined among members of the baby boomer generation. personnel declared the area In retrospect, it isn’t difficult to understand the outrage had the worst soil in the with which members of my parents’ generation viewed the county. The mixture of red “flower children” who heaped scorn on those in uniform. clay and shale made percoMillions of the “greatest generation” had worn those uniforms lation almost impossible. A not so long before in the fight to preserve this country and moratorium on construction the world from German and Japanese tyranny. More than on lots smaller than one acre 400,000 American military personnel died in World War II. stayed in place for a period of The Korean War claimed another 53,000 lives, and more time. than 58,000 died in Vietnam. For years Korean War veterThe situation grew critical ans could claim with some justification that theirs was the as houses in the area ran out “forgotten war.”

Vietnam became the war no one wanted to remember, a colossal strategic blunder in the eyes of many. Too many of its veterans became a lost generation, walking wounded who even today bear psychological scars which may never heal.

So, it’s appropriate that as we remember those who fell in the cause of freedom, we also honor those remaining who fought by their side.

By Tia Kalmon Freedom fighters don’t always wear uniforms. This month The Knoxville Museum marks 50 years since a group of men and women, black and of Art hosted the fourth anwhite, boarded buses with the intention of claiming their nual Rainy Day Brush-Off rights as American citizens. on May 22.

The “Freedom Riders” were testing a 1960 ruling by the Twenty-eight local artSupreme Court that racial segregation in interstate transportation was illegal because it violated the Interstate Commerce ists, businesses, school groups, 4-H groups and Act. Leaving Washington, D.C., on May 4, 1961, the Freedom family groups decorated Riders planned a May 17 arrival in New Orleans. rain barrels to educate the Jim Crow was alive and well in 1961, and the riders were public on stormwater pollubeaten by mobs in Birmingham and Anniston, Ala. One bus was firebombed outside Anniston. Riders who later made it to tion prevention.

Jackson, Miss., were arrested and sentenced to time at ParchAccording to the Water man Farm, Mississippi’s infamous penitentiary.

Quality Forum, the enviFreedom isn’t free – it never has been. The Freedom Riders ronmental impacts of a knew that, and so did the millions who have worn the uniform rain barrel are great. A rain of the U.S. armed forces. To all who fought for liberty so that I barrel increases rain water infiltration and helps to reand others may express ourselves without fear, thank you.

Contact Larry Van Guilder at lvgknox@mindspring.com. establish the natural water cycle. It reduces stormwater

A time for remembering

and stimulus money. No one around here would argue that such use of federal funds was a waste of taxpayers’ money.

Joe Instead, residents view it as a Rector proper investment of government money.

The West Knox Utility of spaces for new drain fields District board decided that when old ones failed. Chil- the community’s health and dren couldn’t play in their well being was too imporown yards because seepage tant to pass on the project. posed serious health risks. One board member said that The same failed drain fields sometimes the right thing leaked into nearby creeks has to be done regardless and water sources. Property of the cost. The residents of values plummeted as the Ball Camp appreciate WKUD result of the conditions and support and help.

The project is close to comhomeowners paid hundreds of dollars each year to have pletion. No, not everything septic tanks pumped by pro- has gone perfectly. Some resifessional services. In short, dents have balked at allowing folks were drowning in a sea the lines to come across their of problems caused by over- properties, and in some cases crews have made several reflowing drain fields.

Thanks to the continuing turn trips to bring properties efforts of the West Knox Util- to their original, or better, ity District and McGill As- conditions.

Yes, fees will be charged to sociates, partial funding for the project became available help offset the cost of the sewthrough government grants er lines which are especially

costly since home sites are larger and more spread out than in newer subdivisions.

Not all will choose to connect to the line, but they will have peace of mind knowing that it’s available should future problems arise. Property values will come more in line with similar communities in the Knoxville area. Any fussing about minimum charges should first take into consideration what, if any, price can be put on a healthy environment in which to live.

My family is looking forward to the service. We won’t have to worry about drain fields, septic tanks, clogged drains and other problems associated with old ways of taking care of waste water.

Ball Camp has finally joined the modern world.

Who knows? Maybe we’ll replace a backyard filled with drain field lines with a swimming pool. Reclaiming our backyard is an exciting and long overdue project.

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runoff that carries pollutants like pesticides and sediment. A rain barrel reduces the amount of municipal water used that requires electricity to produce.

“What happens when you have a lot of stormwater coming from your house is it picks up a lot of the pollutants that might be on your driveway or on the street and anything that’s on the road like oils, break dust, litter goes directly into our creeks, so we are trying to reduce stormwater pollution,” said Parci Gibson, coordinator of the event.

From fish and underwater themes to the interworking mechanics of a rain barrel, sunflowers, stained glass, handprints and to a carousel, these rain barrels were creatively decorated and each had its own inspiration behind the artistic work.

“As an artist I am really interested in environmental art and preserving the environment and practical ways of utilizing natural resources,” said Katie Walbeg, a Knoxville artist who created the rain barrel “The Magic is in the Water.”

The public can go online

Powell Middle School’s rain barrel, “Koi Garden”

Hardin Valley Academy art club’s rain barrel “Tribute to Vincent”

to waterqualityforum.org through July 10 and vote as many times as they would like for their favorite rain barrel. The top three artists will receive cash prizes.

“It is a good way to support the local arts community as well,” Gibson said.

The public can also go online to purchase the rain barrels that were displayed at the Rainy Day Brush-Off event. All of the money generated from the bids of the rain barrels will go straight to the Water Quality Forum.

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states that public awareness has soared in response to this program, resulting in more than 2,500 rain barrels sold in the county through this program alone.

Partners for this event include: Joe Neubert, who applies the clear coat to the rain barrels after the artists have finished decorating them to make the rain barrels long lasting; Knox County Soil Conservation District; EarthFare; AMEC; S&ME; and Cannon&Cannon Inc.

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Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike, will host an exhibit of its members works 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays through Friday, July 1. Free admission.

Growing up with four older brothers prepared Sue Buckley to face life challenges with a “can do” attitude. The genetic disorder von-Hippel Lindau disease (VHL) caused Buckley to have low vision as a child and eventually lose sight in both eyes. VHL is also the reason she may have the opportunity to address the medical community at the third International Symposium on Genetic Disorders in Paris, France, on Sept. 14 -17.

VHL causes tumors that can be life threatening, causing strokes, kidney failure or even requiring heart transplants. Buckley is the only one in her family to lose sight so far, but one brother had a heart transplant and another had brain surgery.

Several family members have had tumors on their adrenal glands, the cause of her mother’s death.

Joyce Graff, executive director of VHL Family Alliance contacted Buckley about helping write an application to make a presentation at the symposium.

The pair hope the presentation to doctors will urge an accelerated progression of treatment in individuals known to have VHL in their families.

Buckley said, “I’ve heard that doctors learn ‘if you hear hooves then look for horses,’ but what if they should be looking for zebras? A person with VHL is like that zebra, and their symptoms are individual like a zebra’s stripes,” said Buckley. “This would be the most amazing thing I’ve ever had the opportunity to do,” said Buckley.

That is a large statement considering what Buckley has accomplished, including: ■ Initiated the creation of a girl’s basketball team in her high school in Warsaw, Ill., where she still holds school records for most points in a game and in a season.

■ Started the Y-CAP

‘Pinocchio’ “The True Adventures of Pinnocchio” will be performed by the WordPlayers at the WordPlayers’ Theatre, 1540 Robinson Road, Friday and Saturday, June 10-11; Wednesday, June 15, and Thursday through Saturday, June 16-18. Tickets are $10 ($8 students and seniors, $6 children under 12). Admission for performances on Thursdays is “pay what you can.” Bring a new toy for a child age 3-13 and receive a free child or student ticket to the show. Donated toys will be given to children at Joni and Friends-Knoxville. For showtimes and to purchase tickets, visit www. wordplayers.org or call 539-2490.

‘Annie Get Your Gun’ Tickets go on sale Wednesday, June 1, for Foothills Community Players’ summer musical “Annie Get Your Gun,” to be performed at the Clayton Center for the Arts in Maryville Friday through Sunday, July 1-3, and Thursday through Sunday, July 7-10. Tickets are $22.

Info: 981-8590 or www. claytonartscenter.com.

Steve Kaufman to perform Steve Kaufman’s acoustic concert series will be held 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 12-16, and Monday through Friday, June 19-25, on the campus of Maryville College at the Clayton Center for the Arts.

Tickets are $15. Info: 9818590. Tickets: 656-4444.

Edible books Blount County Public Library will exhibit its edible book cover contest entries during regular library hours Thursday through Sunday, June 23-26. Awards will be given to the winners 3 p.m.

Sunday. Info: www.blountlibrary.org.

Entries needed for ‘Enlightenment’ The Tennessee Reiki Connection is accepting entries for “Enlightenment,” a juried exhibition for regional artists Friday, Aug. 5, through Monday, Aug. 29. Selected artwork will feature contemporary 2and 3-dimensional artwork that is spiritual, metaphysical or energy-based. Entry fee is $25 for up to three submissions in painting, graphic arts, photography and 3D. Awards will be given. Deadline to receive entries is Friday, June 17.

Info: 617-4813 or visit www. knoxalliance.com.

‘Little Bitty Quilt Show’ The Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Norris will host a “Little Bitty Quilt Show” throughout July with the theme “Summer Fun.” The maximum size of quilts that will be accepted is 24 inches on the longest side.

Submitted quilts, entry fees and $5 per quilt must be turned in by Monday, June 20. Ribbons will be given including one for Best of Show.

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“Gadget girl” Sue Buckley answers e-mail using a screen reader that enables her to access the Internet even though she is blind.

(Community Action Program) project for the innercity population in Memphis while executive director for YMCA. ■ Taught herself how to cope living alone when becoming totally blind (how do you tell a can of peaches from a can of pork-andbeans? (Put a rubberband around the fruit cans). How do you match your clothes?

(Use safety pins in the tags, or different types of hangers for colors).

■ Learned Braille on her lunch breaks from the YMCA job that she continued after going blind.

■ Participated in triathlons and in the para-Olympics.

■ Started Club VIBES (Visually Impaired / Blind Enhancement Services) to teach those with visual impairments independent living skills and how to be advocates for themselves in a positive way.

■ Became the first blind president of Smoky Mountain Wheelmen, a sighted bike club.

Buckley contends that none of that makes her “amazing,” but that she has simply not allowed having a disability to stop her from having a full and productive life. She has simply learned how to do anything she wants to do differently.

“Instead of saying I have a disability I say “diff-ability.”

I can do what I want I just have to do it diff-erently,” said Buckley.

In her “spare-time” she and husband John are members of the West Knox Lions Club, and other organizations, both being social advocates for the blind visually impaired.

A sore spot is the limited route of the KAT lift.

Basically it doesn’t go everywhere in Farragut that Buckley needs it to and she’s heard rumors of shrinking the routes. She’s been told to take the city bus route but how is she supposed to get there and know where the bus stop is?

“I can memorize a path to a bus stop, but in order to do that I would have to cross Middlebrook Pike.

I’ll gladly go with any City Council member who’s willing to cross Middlebrook completely blindfolded – I’ll even loan them my cane!” laughs Sue. Who knows? Someone might listen.

“Unfortunately people don’t listen until it affects them or someone close to them,” said Buckley.

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Exhibit hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Info: 523-7543 or visit www.knoxalliance.com.

The Arts and Culture Alliance and Knox Heritage will present “Pieces of Me,” a new exhibit of photography by local artist Scott W. Lee beginning 5 p.m. Friday, June 3, in the Balcony of the Emporium Center.

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Sue Buckley’s dog I.C. Spot wears a bell so Buckley can know where she is. Photos by L. Furtner

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It’s a numbers game, part II Last week in this column we provided an example of how a budget revenue projection, sales tax in this instance, usually conforms to the mayor’s stated economic outlook, whether pessimistic or optimistic. That’s not surprising. Despite rumors to the contrary, accountants are human and require food and shelter that’s hard to procure without a steady job.

But numbers are abstract things, not concrete.

Whether $5 or $5 million, no one has ever spoken to, shaken hands with or had lunch with a number. Numbers don’t have faces or names, and – best of all for politicians – numbers don’t vote.

People vote, however, and the most feckless politicians spend a great deal of time trying to gauge how their constituents would have them vote on issues considered controversial. Another word for this is pandering, the favorite device of the politician who can’t be bothered worrying about what’s or right or wrong when what’s expedient is obvious.

A case in point is the feeding frenzy touched off by Mayor Tim Burchett’s clumsy dealings with the Beck Cultural Exchange Center.

In practical terms, the proposed budget reduction of $138,000 effectively eliminates county support for the center and underscores the administration’s philosophy that the less government the better.

With two or three exceptions, no commissioner has risen to defend the center.

Most, in fact, apparently aren’t disposed to quibble with the words of 7th District Commissioner R. Larry Smith, who said to this reporter at last week’s commission meeting: “Where in the Knox County Charter does it say that we’re supposed to fund nonprofits?

Period. Let’s move on.”

Those words come rather trippingly off the tongue for a commissioner who makes regular use of his “discretionary” funds to donate

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to the public schools in his district, entities which, unlike Beck, are already guaranteed taxpayer dollars for support, and rightfully so.

To be sure, Smith is only parroting the administration’s line, and he has a lot of company on commission, where trimming government for its own sake has become the philosophy de jure. And the premise is leaky at best; nowhere in the Charter do we find, for example, that we are “supposed” to provide health insurance for county employees, but we do it, because it’s the right thing to do.

Numbers don’t have jobs.

Numbers are never laid off.

People have jobs, and when their jobs run afoul of the cold calculus of budget cutting, the result can be disastrous.

At the same meeting in which Smith unloaded his nonprofit philosophy, Mark Henry, a 32-year low level county employee, told of how he had been notified that his job in the parks and recreation department was being terminated. Henry, who is disabled and uses a walker, said, “I had my disability when I came here.

I’m not the type to sit back (and do nothing).”

“What’s this fellow going to do in this situation?”

Commissioner Tony Norman asked Burchett.

Burchett said the department heads had been asked “to make these deductions. I know they’re hard choices.”

Parks and Recreation Director Doug Bataille said Henry’s pay and benefits “matched the amount” of the necessary reduction.

Mission accomplished, books balanced. After all, it’s only a number.

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Veterans and the homeless Sue Renfro of Knox Area Rescue Ministries sends a Memorial Day reminder about the homeless and veterans. National statistics show that veterans make up between 15 and 23 percent of the homeless population.

At least 33 percent of homeless men are veterans, and the local numbers mirror the national statistics. You can learn more at the Department of Veterans Affairs website, http://www.va.gov/homeless.

Jamie Woodson’s decision to resign from the state Senate on July 9 (rather than last week) means the special elections to fill her seat will occur with the upcoming Knoxville city primary on Sept. 27 and the city runoff in November. It is being sold as a way to save tax dollars.

While some tax dollars will be saved, it is not a large amount, as the city and senate district do not overlap in their entirety. Only 15 precincts from the state Senate district are inside the city, and many city precincts are not in that Senate district, so there is a cost regardless of when the special election is held.

What is not being discussed is how this decision may impact both elections.

Right now the election is a Republican primary contest between City Council member Marilyn Roddy and civic leader Becky Duncan Massey. No other Republican has entered and no Democrat seems interested in running in a hopelessly Republican district.

Woodson’s decision adds another seven weeks to the campaign. Who does that help? Probably, it aids Massey as she is less well known than Roddy who has been campaigning for mayor or senator for more than a year now.

It gives Massey needed time to introduce herself and raise money. But Roddy needs time to introduce herself to county precincts south, east and west where she has not campaigned.

She needs time to explain several of her City Council

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votes which are not liked outside the city limits, as well as explain why she now prefers senator over mayor.

The Sept. 27 primary will trigger a large turnout of Republicans who, in fewer than half of the Senate precincts, can also vote for a mayoral candidate and City Council candidates.

For those who vote only for Republicans and do not cross over, their mayoral choice currently would be Ivan Harmon, the only Republican in the contest. The timing of the Republican primary may add votes to his column.

However, two of the three

credible mayoral candidates are active Democrats. They are Mark Padgett and Madeline Rogero. Their candidacies are already exciting interest among hardcore Democrats. That will increase Democratic turnout in the city precincts, and these Democrats can decide to vote in the Republican state Senate primary.

Whether a Democratic crossover helps Massey or Roddy is anyone’s guess, but it will occur. The city of Knoxville has more Democratic than Republican voters, while the remainder of the county has more Republicans. Depending on how close the mayoral or the Senate race is, the mixing of a partisan and nonpartisan contest on the same ballot the same day will have an impact.

At this stage, it is hard to determine who is the ulti-

mate beneficiary in both the GOP primary and the mayoral contest, not to mention the four City Council races.

Notes: Mayor Tim Burchett is making a real policy mistake cutting funding for the Beck Cultural Exchange Center. Beck is a treasure to our community. It does not have the financial resources that some nonprofits in Knoxville have. This is an unnecessary fight over an institution that deserves better treatment. The cut also has racial overtones which do not add to racial harmony.

Ultimately, County Commission will restore the funding and Burchett will lose this battle. My advice to Mayor Burchett is to acknowledge error and restore funding on his own. It will happen anyway. He can be part of the problem or part of the solution. The solution is preferable.

A ‘thorn’ between two roses?

Knox County Law Director Joe Jarret, center, poses with Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett and Knoxville Mayor Daniel Brown last Friday at New Harvest Park. Photo submitted

Will the real Bill Haslam please stand up?

Bill Haslam was mayor of Knoxville in 2008 when a man who hated liberals, Democrats and gay people fired on the congregation of the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, killing two and wounding seven others. Afterward, the gunman’s spoken words and written documents revealed that he wanted to kill people who were friendly to gays.

A few days later, Haslam issued a statement about his city, saying, in part: “It is often easy to make these tragic events, which are far too frequent, about the community in which they occur. Knoxville is a caring, compassionate city where diverse viewpoints are shared and respected. Every person, regardless of race, religion, age, sex, or sexual orientation, is a person of human dignity and a valued member of our community.”

Haslam was elected mayor mostly because he successfully sold himself as a prac-

Betty Bean tical-minded business guy.

Later, he won the Republican gubernatorial nomination over two strident, ideologically-driven opponents who made him seem to be the voice of reason.

Now that he is governor, he is being faced with signing dozens of controversial, ideologically-driven bills, only a few of which have attracted more attention from the business community than House Bill 600, aka the interestingly named “Equal Access to Intrastate Commerce Act,” which prevents Tennessee cities from enacting anti-discrimination ordinances protecting gay and transgendered workers.

The bill is short and simple and aimed primarily at Nashville, which adopted such a non-discriminatory policy.

Here is the language in full: “This bill prohibits any local government from imposing on any person an anti-discrimination practice, standard, definition or provision that varies in any manner from the definition of ‘discriminatory practices’ under present law or other types of discrimination recognized by state law but only to the extent recognized by the state. Under present law, ‘discriminatory practices’ means any direct or indirect act or practice of exclusion, distinction, restriction, segregation, limitation, refusal, denial, or any other act or practice of differentiation or preference in the treatment of a person or persons because of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age or national origin. (italic added) “Under this bill, any such anti-discrimination practice, standard, definition, or provision imposed on any such person by a local gov-

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ernment prior to the effective date of this bill would be null and void. The above requirements would not apply with respect to employees of a local government.

Additionally, this bill clarifies that with regards to discriminatory practices and human rights, ‘sex’ means the designation of the person as male or female as indicated on the person’s birth certificate.”

Many of the state’s most influential businesses – Alcoa, AT&T, Embraer, FedEx, Nissan, United Health, Whirlpool and KPMG, to name a few – signed onto a campaign urging Haslam to veto the bill.

He dithered for a couple of days, then thumbed his nose at those businesses and signed his name, causing many old friends to wonder what happened to the reasonable, business-friendly Bill Haslam who urged us to respect the rights and dignity of all.

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GOSSIP AND LIES

Kelley Academy launches 49 grads It was an awesome evening as 49 young men and women graduated from high school at the Knoxville Center mall.

Sandra Clark The graduates came from across Knox County. All had encountered difficulties that made it unlikely they would graduate at all.

“What a great honor to welcome you to the first ever graduation exercise of the Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy,” said Superintendent Jim McIntyre. “This Academy reinforces that we can have multiple paths through high school. … (The Academy is) a great opportunity and you cannot argue with the results.”

A huge crowd cheered as the graduates entered while Tommy Muncey played “Pomp and Circumstance.”

The loudest cheer was for principal Tracy Poulsen, an educator who left a comfortable administrative position at Farragut High School to tackle the challenge of guiding disparate individuals through coursework and testing necessary to obtain their high school diploma.

Channeling Jerry Reed in “Smokey and the Bandit,” Poulsen said, “You had a long way to go and a short time to get there.” She hugged each graduate, saying, “I am so proud of you.

We love you.”

Jennifer Lee Womack won a renewable college scholarship worth $28,000 from Simon Youth Foundation, presented by Dr. Chris Chalker.

Keynote speaker Dr. Michael Durnil, also of the Simon Youth Foundation,

told the graduates, “You will earn $100,000 more in your lifetime than those without high school diplomas.

“I believe in you and I believe you’ll be able to go anywhere and achieve your dreams. Let nothing hold you back,” he said.

Juvenile Court Judge Tim Irwin stood against the wall. “I’ve got one here,” he said when asked what brought him out. “When they do right, you’ve got to be there for them.”

Poulsen praised her staff, saying, “It was tough at times, but we came through together.”

Then she told her graduates: “Failure is not an option for you. You set lofty goals and you achieved them. You graduated from high school on time.

“I invite you to come back and visit. Encourage other students who are struggling.

Give back to the community.”

The graduation was a happy time, a validation for McIntyre and Poulsen who had gambled that the school would work.

It was a tribute to Simon Youth Foundation, which supports 25 such academies in malls across the country.

And it was a marvelous summation of the life’s work of Dr. Paul Kelley, educator and former school board member who refused to vote for expulsion of students under “zero tolerance.”

To paraphrase the disclaimer he made every time: It is the school board’s job to educate children. We’ve got courts and jails to punish them.

Kelley stood as the graduates filed past him. This reporter could not resist a comment.

“This is on you,” I said.

“You made this possible.”

“There are worse ways to be remembered,” he answered.

The first graduating class of the Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy. Photos by S. Clark

Dr. Paul Kelley, standing with his son, Michael, at right, salutes the graduates.

Valedictorian Devan Shayn Overholt and principal Tracy Poulsen. Devan attended Gibbs Elementary, Holston Middle and Gibbs High schools before finishing at Kelley Academy.

Haynes, Woodson tackle strangulation Tennessee could have one of the toughest strangulation laws in the country on July 1, pending Gov. Bill Haslam’s signature of a bill sponsored by Sen. Jamie Woodson and Farragut Rep. Ryan Haynes.

The bill adds attempting or intending to cause bodily injury to another person by strangulation to the definition of aggravated assault and defines strangulation as “inten-

tionally impeding normal breathing or circulation of the blood by applying pressure to the throat or neck or by blocking the nose and mouth of another person.”

Currently, strangulation is often treated as a less severe form of assault.

The bill was supported by the Community Coalition on Family Violence, co-chaired by Russ Jensen.

He thanked Woodson and Haynes, saying the law never would have come to pass “without their vision and leadership.”

■ Joy McCroskey did not show up at commission last week to answer questions about her budget.

Perhaps she’s so peeved at Burchett that she’s snubbing the whole public vetting budget process.

■ Sarah Palin has chartered a bus for an extended trip up through New England visiting historic sites, according to the Chattanooga News Free Press.

Maybe the tour will end in New Hampshire where Palin will camp out, trapping wildlife, until the 2012 primary.

■ Facing pushback on his budget, Tim Burchett is planning a direct public appeal while at the same time promoting the use of mass transit. “If Palin can tour the East Coast in a bus, surely I can ride a KAT through East Knoxville,” Burchett says. First stop – Beck Cultural Center.

■ Richard Bean, over at the juvenile detention center, says his residents often leave without underwear. So he and his board have launched a “Pennies for Undies Ministry,” collecting pennies to buy underwear. Area churches are pitching in. Info: 215-6500.

■ With Burchett’s budget, we soon may be collecting pennies for parks, prisoners and potholes.

■ Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey says we ain’t seen nothin’ yet, referencing the legislature’s penchant for social issues. Maybe he’ll make Stacey Campfield the speaker pro-tem to replace Jamie Woodson. Since Campfield already is our most famous senator (The Daily Show, Colbert Report, CNN, Fox), we could turn him into a tourist attraction.

■ Jamie Woodson will be missed. Heck, I’m missing her already.

– S. Clark

Students learn from ‘real world’ Sometimes the best way to learn is to step out of the classroom.

Lucinda Alexander, an associate professor in Pellissippi State Community College’s Business Administration degree program, organized tours of seven local businesses during spring semester.

Students visited Siemens, Food City, American Boat Center, SunTrust Bank, Claris Networks, Radio Systems and Scripps Networks Interactive.

During a trip to Siemens, for example, Tim Wheelock, Knoxville director of operations, gave the class a tour of the facility where the global electronics and electrical engineering company used lean manufacturing to cut production of its PET scanner from 40 days to four days.

“You cannot see that in a classroom,” said Alexander.

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surfaced and stayed in the national consciousness about Crockett was one of the reasons he decided to write a biography, “David Crockett: The Lion of the West.”

“This is a book for people interested in the truth, or as much truth as can be uncovered. I hope readers learn insight into the man.”

Wallis says that Crockett was a three-dimensional human being, “with exaggerated hopes and well-checked fears,” who could be good and bad, calculating and selfaggrandizing, authentic and contrived, “most comfortable in the woods on a hunt but who could hold his own in the halls of Congress.”

He was a 19th century enigma.

Crockett fought and first made his name in the Indian Wars under Andrew Jackson, only to later become a Whig and an outspoken political opponent to Old Hickory. Crockett was resentful perhaps that Jackson, who was for all practical purposes landed gentry, was able to pass himself off as a populist hero of the people.

audience’s delight.

“The national mythologizing of Crockett had already started during his lifetime.”

Crockett would write a best-selling autobiography. It and the Crockett almanacs popular at the time would go on to influence the humor of Mark Twain, Abraham Lincoln and Will Rogers.

“The final scenes of his life took place at The Alamo,” Wallis says, “but the curtain calls have never ceased for the historical Crockett.”

Foes and fans alike argue to this day over how and when Crockett died. He was in Texas only a few weeks, but that part of his life dominates many movies and books based on his life.

“There was the David Crockett of historical fact. The other is an American myth.”

Wallis says he hopes that people will discover through his book that the real-life Crockett “is a hero in his own right, and include the good, the bad and the stages of gray. Most “He was neither a buffoon nor of all, he was a man willing to take a great intellect, but a man always a risk.” evolving. He was arguably the first Somebody asked Wallis when he popular celebrity and his story is learned that most of what he knew far more than a one-note Disney about Crockett was a myth. character.”

“Probably by the time I turned 12,” David Crockett spent more than he joked, saying that as a writer he is half of his 49 years living in the drawn to “people that are people. I East Tennessee of his birth. Wallis like to find these puzzling enigmas.” said that Crockett would have been A few years ago, Wallis re-watched pleased that his rifle (no, not “Ol’ the Fess Parker series that had so Betsy”) is on display at the East Tencaptivated him and his generation. nessee History Center downtown.

“My, oh my, it’s Walt Disney.

“His East Tennessee roots There’s no blood. And, there he was, shaped much of his character and grinning a bear out of a tree,” he he remained a Tennessean until his says, shaking his head. dying day.”

“But it worked on me. I slept in Crockett proved to be so popular that coonskin hat.” that a play, “The Lion of the West,” Call Jake Mabe at 922-4136 or email JakeMabe1@ opened in New York during his life- aol.com. Visit him online at jakemabe.blogspot. time, featuring a character named com, on Facebook or at Twitter.com/HallsguyJake.

Nimrod Wildfire that was not-soloosely based on Crockett’s exploits, be they real or imagined. The myth “David Crockett: The Lion of the and the man met the night Crockett West” by Michael Wallis is availhimself saw the play, when the actor able now from W.W. Norton and playing Nimrod and Crockett took Company. It retails for $27.95. turns bowing to one another to the

special permission from Commissioner Pete Rozelle to sign a convicted felon.

Robinson was less than a perfect conformist. He skipped some practices and didn’t follow all instructions but necessity finally put him on the field, Oct. 19 at Dallas, on Monday night TV. The show kicked off as if everything was real. Frank Gifford, Al Michaels and Dan Dierdorf were in the booth. Hank Williams Jr. delivered “All My Rowdy Friends.”

Roman candles erupted. Smoke billowed. Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders did their thing.

Tony came through, 11 completions in 18 attempts, 152 yards, a 13-7 Washington victory. Seems to me this was the magic moment of his life.

As you might expect, the strike ended. Released replacements faded away. Tony violated parole and returned to prison. Joe Gibbs developed the real Redskins into Super Bowl champions. For that one big win, Tony received a ring and $27,000, enough to buy refreshments and pay attorney fees.

Sad stories are sprinkled across the great decades of Tennessee football. Cruel injuries. Strange ailments. Auto crashes. Arrests.

Deaths. Too often we are left to wonder what might have been. The tale

of Tony Robinson is atop the heap.

Some argue he was the most talented quarterback in Volunteer history, superior athletically to Heath Shuler, more exciting than Condredge Holloway, cannon for an arm, touch of a fly-fisherman, even better than Peyton Manning.

Kevin Altoona Robinson came from a good Tallahassee family.

Tony said he grew up going to a Baptist church, that both parents were preachers. Leon High lost three games in his three years. He set state records with thousands of passing yards.

Tony wanted to stay and play for Florida State. Bobby Bowden had never had a black quarterback and wasn’t quite ready to begin. Besides, he didn’t think the skinny beanpole (6-4, 180) could take the pounding.

Florida never was interested.

Georgia recruited hard but cooled late in the process. There were whispers about lack of leadership ability.

Tony seemed introverted, indecisive, maybe not too terribly concerned.

Majors wanted him and then he didn’t. He was short on scholarships and had seven quarterbacks committed but none with such an arm or touch. The coach and the kid finally said yes.

Robinson spent his freshman season watching Alan Cockrell. As a sophomore, he gave up and went

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‘The Lion of the West’ New book seeks the real Davy Crockett

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s long as he lives, Michael Wallis will never forget the evening of Dec. 15, 1954. He was 9 years old.

That was the night ABC-TV aired “Davy Crockett: Indian Fighter” on what was then called the “Disneyland” TV series.

“I could have predicted the show’s success,” Wallis told a crowd at the East Tennessee History Center last week. “I was hooked in two minutes when I heard the theme song ‘When You Wish upon a Star.’ Then Walt unleashed this frontier character in the form of a lanky Texan named Fess Parker.

“I got whiplash.”

Wallis says that Fess’ Davy sent his fickle 9-year-old heart a-flutterin’. He’d met William “Hopalong Cassidy” Boyd and Duncan “Cisco Kid” Renaldo. Forget it. They were relegated to the lower rungs of preadolescent hero worship.

“Even Stan ‘The Man’ Musial, who was etched in granite at the top of my heroes list, was threatened to be toppled.”

Wallis forgot all about staying up to watch “Strike It Rich” and “I’ve Got a Secret.” He even forgot about the snow that was forecast for the following day. Instead, he went back to his bedroom and pored over the Davy Crockett entry in the World Book Encyclopedia.

The scene was playing itself out in households across America.

Some 40 million viewers tuned in that Wednesday night. By the time

Author Michael Wallis talks about his new book, “David Crockett: The Lion of the West,” at the East Tennessee History Center last week. In addition to writing best-selling books about the West, Route 66 and Pretty Boy Floyd, Wallis is also a voice actor who appears as the sheriff in “Cars” and “Cars 2.” Photo by Jake Mabe the final episode aired a few weeks later, the U.S. was caught up in a true Crockett craze.

Crockett would sell $100 million in merchandise (some $8 billion in today’s dollars), everything from pajamas to lunchboxes to the coonskin cap that was ubiquitous in 1955.

“The Ballad of Davy Crockett” was No. 1 on the Hit Parade for 13 weeks.

“And I knew,” Wallis said with a smile, “that every single word of the song was the gospel truth.”

Of course, it wasn’t. Wallis says all the recognition was a good thing, but that the misinformation that

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he current difference of opinion between NFL owners and players brings to mind labor strife of 1987. That immediately leads to the strange tale of the replacements and Tony Robinson, former Tennessee quarterback, and his one game in pro football.

For 24 days, the league kept games going with substitute teams made up of substitute players.

Some, on loan from fall plowing, desk jobs and gas stations, weren’t very good. Tony, on work release from prison, was excellent.

When he was a Volunteer, everybody knew Tony Robinson could play. Johnny Majors used phrases like “best I’ve ever seen” and Dallas super scout Gil Brandt said “he could be better than Joe Montana because he has a stronger arm and moves quicker.’”

Alas, all was lost when a terrible knee injury took Tony down in the

1985 Alabama game. After that, far more was lost when Tony and roommate Kenneth “B.B.” Cooper were nailed at their apartment for delivering cocaine to an undercover agent.

Judge Ray Lee Jenkins sent Tony to jail but cut him some slack, an unusual out if he could find a football job and stay clean. Tony looked and looked but had to settle for the very minor league Richmond Ravens. No pay but the team helped find a day job to cover hamburgers, rent and gas.

Tony tried telemarketing. He moved on to mall parking lots with hopes of selling cheap cologne.

He didn’t like it one bit but he was forced into a construction job, up at 5 a.m. for manual labor.

He was laboring, digging holes for fire hydrants, when NFL players went on strike and the Washington Redskins called. They had

home. His father sent him back. He played a little, six completions in 12 tries.

He started as a junior. He put on a show against Florida. The Gators won. He was big against Alabama.

The Vols won. He made some mistakes against Kentucky and went down in history as the last quarterback to lose to the Wildcats.

This was 1984, a 7-4-1 campaign, 61 percent completions, 14 touchdowns, nine picks. He could throw the football the length of the field.

Best Saturday was Sept. 28 of his senior season, Vols against No.1 Auburn, Sports Illustrated at the stadium to do a Heisman preview about Bo Jackson.

Tennessee scored a stunning upset. Tony threw four TD passes and took the magazine cover.

After that came the torn knee, Sugar Bowl on crutches, maybe a setup, stop-the-presses arrest, plea bargain, one good night in the NFL, other crimes and other punishments, talent wasted, life squandered – leaving only fond, forgiving memories of the good times at Tennessee.

For years, Tony was in and out of prisons. Seems he has avoided headlines since 2009. That could be good news. He is 47. I hope he is well.

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Living in light

Chelsie Bittle and her recently adopted brother Zachary plant flowers.

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n 2004 the Bittle family (Donnie, Melanie and children Chelsie and Hunter) found themselves on a dark path that would lead through death, cancer and depression. Their road became brighter last year with an incredible recovery from stage IV cancer and the adoption of son Zachary on March 9 of this year.

The Bittles were shoved into despair on May 19, 2004, when Melanie’s car was hit head-on by a driver impaired by alcohol, marijuana and Xanax. The crash ejected Melanie and her seat into the highway and instantly killed 3-year-old Hunter.

Chad Sparks, teaching pastor at Providence Church, recalls the agony of informing Melanie and Donnie that Hunter had died.

“It’s still not something I like to talk about,” said Sparks. “I was especially afraid that Donnie, being a new Christian, would blame God, but he didn’t. Instead of faltering spiritually, his faith solidified over the weeks and months, but it was still a battle.”

Perhaps he was gaining strength for what lay ahead.

By December 2005 the Bittles had moved to West Knoxville and were coping with life without “Bubby.” Melanie found a job at a local clinic and formed a nonprofit organization called LEGACY (Leading Educating and Guiding the Attitude and Choices of Youth) to educate middle and high school students about how their choices affect others.

The program was shelved because Melanie was diagnosed with breast cancer, resulting in a double mastectomy.

In 2009, three years and six surgeries later, her reconstruction just finished, Melanie complained to her doctor of having a lot of pain in her chest.

The cancer was back: in her sternum.

Hunter Bittle’s young life was ended by a drunk and drug impaired driver on May 19, 2004.

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Melanie began aggressive chemotherapy. Due to her fragile immune system, the extroverted Melanie was forced to segregate herself from large crowds. Isolation became the norm.

“I began to wonder if people were just my ‘charity friends,’ that I was just some cancer patient they could bring food to,” Melanie says. “I had cancer, but it didn’t define me. But I was afraid it was defining me to others.”

Chelsie, now a teen and afraid to wake her mom from the long naps she needed, spent most of her time at friends’ houses.

“I thought she didn’t need me and she thought I didn’t need her,” said Melanie.

On top of that, the Bittles were devastated to learn the treatments hadn’t worked. The cancer was now stage IV (the highest level), having spread to eight places in her bones, as well as to organs. So, they began a new chemotherapy.

The final straw came in December 2009 when, without warning that her benefits had expired or a phone call of any kind, Melanie received a termination package in the mail from her employer.

“That pushed me to the edge. I became really angry at all I’d been through,” said Melanie.

The next week, she was hospitalized for a reaction to the chemotherapy that caused congestive heart failure and kidney failure.

“After coming home, there were

Message from the universe CROSS CURRENTS | Lynn Hutton Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

(Matthew 11:28-30 NRSV) When in doubt, tell the truth. (“Hazel’s Law,” Hazel Sherwood)

here are times, I suspect, in the life of every writer when he or she can do nothing except tell the simple truth. I am not sure what this story means. I

wonder about that. You probably will wonder, too. I only know that it is true.

There are almost always stacks of paper on my desk at work.

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she was going to die from cancer.

Instead, Melanie questioned her reason for living and suffering through such trauma.

The answer had come early in the spring of 2010, but the Bittles did not know it yet. While “This is the reason I’m still here,” says Melanie Bitvisiting her sister- tle of her recently expanded family: Melanie Bittle in-law Vickie Pat- holding Zachary Bittle, Chelsie Bittle and Donnie terson, Melanie and Bittle. Photos by L. Furtner Chelsie met Vickie’s cause of all the circumstances that new foster child, brought him here, Zachary is the Zachary.

Zachary was 15 months old and real miracle in my life.”

Melanie had to be cancer free suffered from neglect and reactive affective disorder and would not for a certain amount of time bereact with any adults trying to pick fore adopting and Zachary’s birth him up or hold him. Chelsie was an- parents had to sign away their paother matter. There was an instant rental rights. bond between the two. Zachary Finally, after watching the Bitpitched a fit when Chelsie left. tles interact with Zachary, his bioIn the car Chelsie said, “Wouldn’t logical mother told Melanie, “Now it be neat if we could adopt Zach- I know why I had him – to give him to you.” ary?”

The Bittles adopted Zachary on As the months progressed, Zachary became a frequent visitor and it March 9. was mutual love. The Bittles wanted Seven years after tragedy the to raise him as their own son.

Bittle family has experienced “Zachary even looks like he healing from cancer and the healcould be our son,” said Melanie. ing that comes from opening up “Ironically, Zachary’s birthday is your heart again to love. on Hunter’s due date. When I saw Now, days are spent rocking on Zachary, I thought, this is why I the front porch, watching Zachwas healed. This little boy needs ary plant flowers with his “sissy” me as much as I need him. Be- Chelsie.

There are vouchers, folders, notes to myself, notes to others, reminders, scrap paper, informational bulletins to be handed out, etc. There are notes attached to my computer screen, reminders of what password goes with what program (carefully encoded, of course), checking account balances and notes to myself about something I need to discuss with tomorrow’s team leader.

So finding a scrap of paper filled with obscure notes is not an unusual circumstance.

Yesterday, I came across a small sticky note with seven words written on it. I remembered the conversation it referred to, knew that it had been taken care of and started to throw it away. That’s when I saw eight words, written at a different angle, up the side of that tiny yellow piece of paper.

“Never take the burden I can help you,” it said. No punctuation.

Just those eight words.

In my handwriting.

I am being absolutely honest when I say this: I have no memory of writing those words, no idea of why I wrote them, or where they came from. Was it something a friend had said to me? A colleague? My supervisor?

No idea.

I only know that when I read them, it felt as if God was speaking directly to my heart. It was a message from the universe.

Once before, years ago, I awakened from a dream and heard a voice (that was not my own) inside my head say, “I speak to you in many voices.”

That time, the voice verified the truth of the dream. This time the voice spoke in the written word, in my own hand.

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days I couldn’t lift my head off the pillow. I was through fighting. I questioned God, ‘If I’m going to die, why can’t you just take me? Why do we all have to suffer like this?’ ” Melanie remembers husband Donnie curling up beside her in bed, putting his arms around her and begging her, “please don’t give up!”

Her friend Donna Denton, children’s Discovery Street coordinator at Providence Church, wouldn’t let her give up either.

Sparks and the elders in the church literally gathered the family into their arms as they prayed asking God to help the family and to heal Melanie if that was His will.

Not long afterwards Melanie called Sparks to inform him of the results of her scan.

“They could not find a trace of cancer in her body,” said Sparks.

“But we urged caution. We wanted to be sure and not get her hopes too high. It’s not that we don’t trust God, but we don’t always trust medical science to be perfect.

“After the third scan continued to reveal no signs of cancer we were ready to raise the rooftops and tell the congregation how many years of prayer had been answered.”

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The program at Christ United Methodist developed out of a sermon she gave last fall. Her sermon focused on how to set boundaries and still feel like a Christian. Sometimes those boundaries may involve treatment for a romantic interest, but according to Wilson, overwhelmingly, they involve older parents with adult children.

It’s just hard to say no.

Dr. K. Shannon Wilson Photo by Older parents have spent Greg Householder a great deal of their lives raising their adult children and a parent always views a by the “prodigal” child is child as just that – a child. one reason. Cognitive im- And they feel compelled to pairment is another. Bad life help if possible. choices are also prevalent as The class helps seniors a reason, as is depression. come to the understanding Some seniors are going that they are not responsithrough their life savings to ble for their adult children’s support their adult children. choices.

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Seniors suffering financially to support their adult children

By Greg Householder For many seniors, folks looking towards retirement or perhaps already retired, all too often they are called upon to support an adult child indefinitely.

“Just look at the statistics as to how many grandparents are raising their grandchildren,” says Dr. K. Shannon Wilson. “Why? It’s because the parents are not functioning independently.”

Wilson facilitates a support group at Christ United Methodist Church in Halls for folks who are being asked to support an adult child. Surprisingly, there are enough people at the church in that situation to warrant the class – usually numbering around 20 according to Wilson.

There are many reasons for such “prodigal” behavior. Drug and alcohol abuse

Christ United Methodist, have decided to open the program up to others in the community.

When asked what message she would want sent to the community, Wilson said that they (senior parents being asked to support adult children) should know that “They are not alone,” she says. “Lots of people are dealing with it. The group is a safe and supportive place to learn about what others are doing and talk about it.”

Although the group meets at the church, Wilson wants to emphasize that it is not about the church. No one is going to ask anyone to join or bring their children or anything like that, she assures. It is not about the religious aspect but takes more of a clinical approach she stresses.

Cost for nonmembers of Christ United Methodist is $5 per person per session.

The group meets 6-7 p.m. on Wednesdays. For more info, call the church at 9221412 or email Wilson at kswilsonphd@aol.com.

COMMUNITY CLUBS ■ K-Town Sound Show Chorus, a new Knoxville Sweet Adelines Chapter, will have guest night 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, at Fountain City Presbyterian Church, 500 Hotel Ave. There will be food, drink, singing and friendship. Info: JoAnn, 483-8790 or visit www. ktownsound.org.

■ Speechmasters Advanced Toastmasters Club will meet 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, at Shoney’s on Walker Springs Boulevard. Arrive at 6 p.m. for dinner. Three speakers are on the agenda.

Info: 272-9818.

■ Knoxville Writers’ Guild will meet 7 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at the Laurel Theater. Award-winning producer Mike Stanley will be the guest speaker. Everyone is invited. A $2 donation will be requested at the door. Info: Jeff, 330-3606.

■ The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Longstreet-Zollicoffer Camp 87, will have its 2011 Confederate Decoration Day Commemoration Service 11 a.m. Saturday, June 4, at Henry Lonas Cemetery on Fillmore Avenue. Those attending should arrive no later than 10:30 a.m. and park at the Tennessee Department of Human Services lot, 2700 Middlebrook Pike. Shuttle service will be available 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: 862-6538.

■ Farragut Lions Club will meet 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at Pimento’s restaurant in Turkey Creek.

■ UT Toastmasters Club will meet 12:05 p.m. sharp every Tuesday at the UT Conference Center Building, 600 Henley St., room 218.

Info: Email Evelyn Winther at ewinther@flsenergy.com or call Sue Goepp, 599-0829.

■ Little T Squares, the largest square dance club in Tennessee, is now offering classes in Plus Square Dance calls. The group is also accepting couples and singles for its basic square dance class starting later in the year. Info: 966-3305 or 966-0745.

■ West Knox Lions Club meets 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month at Shoney’s on Lovell Road.

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Tra Ramseur, Power Cross Ministries co-founder Jeff Storment and assistant coach Wendell Hill pray with the team after a game at the Under Armour National Championships in Orlando. Power Cross, a youth ministry that allows underprivileged children to play sports while offering a Christian witness, is looking to expand to the Knox area.

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By Tia Kalmon Teach your children to choose the right path, and when they are older they will remain upon it. Proverbs 22:6.

Each life of a child is different, but the people involved in that life make all the difference.

Power Cross Ministries is an organization that strives

WORSHIP NOTES Fundraisers and sales ■ Beaver Ridge UMC will receive 10 percent of the total purchases made 5-8 p.m. each Thursday at the Sonic restaurant in Karns. Info: www. beaverridgeumc.com.

Special Services ■ Fellowship Church, 8000 Middlebrook Pike, will host GriefShare Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Get support from the group while recovering from a loss and rebuilding your life.

Registration: Laura, 470-9800.

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AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASSES For registration info about these and all other AARP driver safety classes, call Barbara Manis, 922-5648.

■ Wednesday and Thursday, June 1-2, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oak Ridge Senior Center, 728 Emory Valley Road, Oak Ridge.

■ Thursday and Friday, June 2-3, noon to 4 p.m., Harrogate Senior Center, 310 Londonderry Road, Harrogate.

‘Arts in the Airport’ The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority (McGhee Tyson Airport) and the Arts and Culture Allians will present “Arts in the Airport” through Thursday, Oct. 20, in the secured area behind McGhee Tyson Airport’s security gate checkpoint. The exhibition will feature selected artwork from more than 40 artists in East Tennessee. A gallery of images from the exhibit is available at www. knoxalliance.com/album/ airport_spring11.html.

to help young males compete in sports free of charge through ministry teachings, Bible studies and encouragement that will lead them far beyond the pitcher’s mound or football field.

“This is a way to teach kids there is hope for Jesus Christ,” says Power Cross founder and Halls native Jeff Storment.

Power Cross was founded in North Carolina by Jeff and his wife, Natalie Storment, who is from South Knoxville. They created this ministry after they saw young adults in the Statesville area turning down offers to play sports for their school due to financial and other reasons. These boys come from homes from

Reading tops list of summer fun

By Sara Barrett With all of the Wiis and Xboxes in the world, it may surprise some to know that kids still get a kick out of turning the page of a book.

Bounce houses, jugglers, balloons and pizza make it even better.

At the Children’s Festival of Reading, held at the World’s Fair Site on May 21, children got to meet their favorite authors, see their favorite storybook characters in person and listen to musicians and storytellers.

There were also vendors for grown-ups, including nonprofit animal rescue organizations, a book sale by Friends of the Library and all the Italian ice you could want.

The event was the kick off to Knox County Public Library’s summer reading program, which allows readers of all ages to receive a prize after reading a certain number of books.

Everyone who reaches their reading goal will be entered to win one of four Nook eReaders. Registration is available online or at your local branch library.

Josey Barrett plans her get away with a stash of sidewalk chalk during the Children’s Festival of Reading. Photo by S. Barrett

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vanced classes and a straight A and B student,” Jeff says.

Power Cross now runs its own football, basketball and baseball teams, has 12 coaches, holds four different weekly Bible study meetings and serves more than 20,000 free meals. More than 200 7- to 16-year-old boys are involved in this program.

Power Cross is located in North Carolina, but the Storments have aspirations to expand the ministry to Knoxville.

A benefit dinner and silent auction will be held 7 p.m. Friday, June 10, at the Jubilee Banquet Facility on Callahan Drive. Anyone is welcome to attend. For reservations, contact Natalie Storment at nat@powercross.org or call 704-402-8011.

For more information, contact Power Cross at 303 Mitchell Ave., Statesville, NC 28677 or contact Natalie Storment.

Visit www. powercross.org.

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The Arts and Culture Alliance and Knox Heritage will present a new exhibit of 12 photographs by local artists as part of Knox Heritage’s fifth annual Art and Architecture Tour 5 p.m. Friday, June 3, on the north side of the Balcony at the Emporium Center.

The photographs originally created Knox Heritage’s Photography Contest and tour route of historic sites through the Old City and surrounding area. An opening reception will take place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 4. Exhibit hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Info: 5237543 or www.knoxalliance. com.

We received a call from Helen Ferrell in the Hardin Valley area last week who had found this photo in her backyard.

She believes it was blown by last month’s storms from its original home, landing on her Do you know this little girl? Photo submitted by the hail storm of April 2011 property sometime during the night.

“I’m afraid this is the only photo they might have of her,” said Ferrell.

The photo is dated Aug. 17, 2002. If you have any information that may help locate its owner, call our west office at 218-9378.

Free festivities will continue throughout the summer at various library branches around town. The program ends July 31.

Next year’s festival is already planned for May 19.

Make a note to bring the entire family (including your inner child) to Knoxville’s biggest celebration of the best makebelieve tool in the world: the book.

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The Guild of the Knoxville Museum of Art will present the “Artists on Location” exhibition and sale Friday and Saturday, June 10-11. Events include a demonstration by Nashville artist Dawn Whitelaw at KMA 7 p.m. Friday and artists creating “en-plein” air at the location of their choosing and exhibiting the finished works 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday at KMA. The demonstration on Friday is $10 and includes free hors d’oeuvres. The exhibit Saturday is free with hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and live music by the Dennis Dow Trio. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Knoxville Museum of Art in memory of Betsy Worden.

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which one parent is missing because they are in jail and from underprivileged homes in which food is not often served. Natalie said most of the boys coming from homes like this do not make it all the way through high school and often follow their parents’ example.

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upon themselves to pay for entry fees, uniforms and transportation for four of these students to play football under one condition – that these students attend a Bible study hosted by Natalie and Jeff with a dinner included. From that point on, this idea took off.

“These boys now have in front of them the chance to choose the path to stop the trend,” Natalie said.

From four young males in the beginning to now more than 200 young males, the program is changing lives.

Natalie and Jeff have both quit their jobs to work full time with Power Cross.

They now drive 15-passenger vans instead of cars and they have a passion to make an impact in these lives.

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vbs 2011 Vacation Bible School Listings Alder Springs Baptist Church, Hickory Valley Road, Maynardville, will have Vacation Bible School 7-9 p.m. June 13-17.

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he days are heating up, and at your local church preparations are well underway for those weeklong festivals of fun and Bible learning known as Vacation Bible School.

But, just like many church institutions, Vacation Bible School had humble, and perhaps surprising, beginnings.

While summer Bible programs probably existed before this, it’s said that the first Vacation Bible School was held in 1894 in Hopedale, Ill., by Sunday school teacher D.T. Miles, who also taught public school.

Feeling that the Sunday school hour was too short a time in which to teach children the important lessons of the Bible, she started a daily Bible school during the summer. Her first class was four weeks long and hosted 40 students, meeting at a local schoolhouse.

Four years later in 1898, Eliza Hawes, director of the children’s department at Epiphany Baptist Church in New York City, noticed an increase in the number of immigrant children in local slums. That July, she rented the only space available, a beer saloon, and held Bible classes for children for six weeks.

When she retired in 1891, Hawes was running seven such schools.

Dr. Robert Boville of the Baptist Mission Society took notice of Hawes’ summer Bible schools and took up the standard, growing the program to 17 schools by 1903 and later expanding to Philadelphia and Chicago. He went on to establish a worldwide VBS organization in 1923.

In 1923, Standard Publishing created the grandparent of todays VBS “themes” by publishing a VBS program. The publishing house later divided the program by grade level, added themes and, in 1987, offered more than 120 VBS products.

VBS timing has changed, too. According to statistics, only 29 percent of VBSs meet in the morning, as opposed to 55 percent just 10 years ago. Evening programs help accommo-

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Black Oak Heights Baptist Church, 405 Black Oak Drive, will have Inside Out and Upside Down on Main Street VBS 6-9 p.m. June 5-10, for ages 3 years through 5th grade. The Rev. Steve Ross is pastor. Info: 689-5397 or www.bohbc.org.

Black Oak Ridge Baptist Church, 6404 Old Maynardville Pike, will have Big Apple Adventure VBS 6:30 to 9 p.m. June 13-17, for ages 3 and older. There will be classes for youth and adults, and nursery is provided. Complete meals will be served each night. Friday night is Family Night with games, crafts and gifts, and the children will perform their program. Info: 254-3363.

Cedar Ford Baptist Church, at the intersection of Tazewell Pike and Highway 61 in Luttrell, will have Gold Rush VBS 6:30 to 9 p.m. June 19-24.

Classes for all ages. Transportation provided if needed. Info: 992-0216.

Central Baptist Church of Fountain City, 5364 North Broadway, will have Big Apple Adventure VBS 9 a.m. to noon, June 13-17, for children preschool (age 3 before Sept. 30) through rising 6th grade. Info or to register: www.cbcfc.org or 688-2421.

Fairview Baptist Church, 7424 Fairview Road, Corryton, will have Big Apple Adventure VBS 6-9 p.m. June 19-24. Info or to register: 687-5648 or www.fairviewbaptist.com.

date today’s working family and get more of the church family involved in VBS. VBS programs are a huge part of many churches’ community outreach and often encourage church-going kids to bring their friends who may not attend church. According to the Southern Baptist Convention, 25-28 percent of baptisms are a direct result of VBS. In recent years, the SBC reports that 101,000 children made professions of faith at VBS, and Sunday school classes enrolled 45,000 new members as a result of VBS. Total SBC VBS enrollment in 2006 was 2,962,457. That’s a whole lot of kids, a whole lot of macaroni art, a whole lot of fun and a whole lot of faith.

From a rented saloon to professional productions, VBS continues to grow in quality and attendance. It’s a fixture of summer for church-going families, and a good time for parents, too.

Here are some of the VBS themes you can expect at your local churches this year.

– Shannon Carey

Faith UMC, 1120 Dry Gap Pike, “PandaMania: Where God is Wild About You!” 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday, June 6-10. A snack supper will be served each night. Kids of all ages.

Info: www.faithseekers.org.

Fellowship Christian Church will have SonSurf Beach VBS 7-9 p.m. June 6-10. There will be classes for all ages. Info: 925-9792.

Grace Baptist Church, 7171 Oak Ridge Highway, will have The Adventure Squad 2011 VBS 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 22-24, for ages 2 years through 5th grade. There will be nightly giveaways. Info or to register: www.gracebc.org.

Greenway Baptist Church, 2809 Adison Ave., will have The Big Apple Adventure VBS 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Sunday through Friday, June 12-17. Info: 687-5369.

Hubbs Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Hubbs Grove Road, Maynardville, will have Big Apple Adventure VBS 6:30 to 9 p.m. June 12-16, with a Family Night Block Party June 17. There will be Bible study, snacks, music, crafts and games.

Classes are available for all ages, infant through adult. There will be special activities for teenagers and Bible study for adults. All are welcome.

Karns Church of Christ, 6612 Beaver Ridge Road, will have VBS, themed “The Battle Belongs to the Lord,” 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. June 26-29. Info: 691-7411.

Milan Baptist Church, just north of Paulette Elementary School on Maynardville Highway, will have SonSurf Beach Bash VBS 6:45 to 9 p.m.

June 13-18. There will be snacks, music, crafts and games.

Mountain View Baptist Church, 2974 Cecil Ave., will have The Big Apple Adventure VBS 6-8 p.m.

Monday through Friday, June 6-10. Info: 525-4192.

New Beverly Baptist Church, 3320 New Beverly Church Road, will have PandaMania VBS 6:15 to 9 p.m. June 13-17. There will be food, crafts, inflatables and music. Info: 546-0001 or www. newbeverly.org.

New Liberty Baptist Church, 5901 Roberts Road in Corryton, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Friday, June 12-17. Kick off is 4 p.m. Sunday, June 4, with a “Kickin’ It Old School” parade, picnic and concert.

Powell Church, 323 West Emory Road, will have Kingdom of the Son VBS 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 1317, with a visit by the Knoxville ZooMobile June 13, and Family Night with inflatables and food June 17. Classes for ages 4 years through 5th grade. Info or to register: www.powellchurch. com or 938-2741.

Salem Baptist Church, 8201 Hill Road, will have Big Apple Adventure VBS 9 a.m. to noon, June 20-24, for all children ages 4 years through 5th grade. Info or to register: 922-3490 or www. salembaptisthalls.org.

Second Presbyterian Church, 2829 Kingston Pike, will have Inside Out and Upside Down on Main Street VBS 9 a.m. to noon, June 20-23. Info: www.2ndpres.org or 523-2189.

Son Light Baptist Church, off Rifle Range Road, will have Inside Out and Upside Down on Main Street 6:45 to 9 p.m. June 20-24. Classes for all ages. Dinner provided. Commencement will be 6 p.m. June 26. Info: 922-5501.

Union Baptist Church, 6701 Washington Pike, will have PandaMania VBS 6:30 to 9 p.m. June 26-30, for ages 4 years through 5th grade. The kick-off party will be 5 p.m. Sunday, June 26, with food, inflatables and games. Info or to register: www.

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Union Baptist Church of Halls, 8244 Old Maynardville Highway, will have Big Apple Adventure VBS 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. June 12-17, with a kick-off party and dinner at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, June 8. Info: 922-7714 or www. unionbaptisthalls.org.

Warwick Chapel Baptist Church will have Vacation Bible School from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

June 6-10. There will be classes for all ages. The kickoff fun day will be 6 p.m. Saturday, June 4.

West Park Baptist Church, 8833 Middlebrook Pike, will have SonSurf Beach VBS 6 to 8:30 p.m.

June 13-16, for ages 4 years through 6th grade.

A Spanish-speaking class is available. Info or to register: 690-0031 or www.westparkbaptist.org.

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vbs 2011 Inside Out and Upside Down on Main Street Inside Out and Upside Down on Main Street draws on Jesus’ parables, setting them in modern-day contexts so kids can easily connect with their messages. Through these stories, kids learn about gratitude, grace, forgiveness, compassion and faithfulness. The Main Street tales will teach them that Jesus can make a difference in their lives, their neighborhoods and the whole world.

PandaMania Your kids will go wild with PandaMania VBS, meeting exotic critters and learning about God’s unconditional love. This wild celebration of God’s love is so much fun, kids won’t even realize they’re learning important lessons. With special songs, play time, crafts and snacks, each element of PandaMania points straight to the Bible and what it says about God’s love.

Big Apple Adventure SonSurf Beach Bash What better way to spend your summer days than at the beach? Kids going to the SonSurf Beach Bash will get to do all the fun beach activities right here at home. Sandcastles,

water fun and sea shells will abound.

While they’re playing in this sunsoaked paradise, kids will get to learn who Jesus is and why he’s important in their lives.

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Take a step out of the ordinary and into the city that never sleeps with Big Apple Adventure VBS. With rotation stations like “Worship Rally at Times Square” and “Bible Study at Battery Park,” kids can explore the big city through music and activities. This VBS, whose tag line is “Where faith and life connect,” teaches kids to rely on faith, connect with Jesus and share his message with the world.

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Donna Fielden named to Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame

By Betty Bean

Early one April morning West High School assistant principal Donna Fielden was walking toward the building when she saw her friend Missy Kane’s car pulling out of the parking lot. She wondered what Kane was doing there.

She got her answer when she got to her office and found a note that said “Yea, Donna!” on the outside.

“I opened it up and it said the Sports Hall of Fame committee had met and voted to put me in. I was shocked. It came completely Ball Camp Elementary principal Dr. LaKisha Waters accepts out of left field,” she said. a $2,000 grant from Farragut Rotary Club member Tom King Kane, who is a voting and president Peggy Wilson. Also pictured is Ball Camp music member of the Greater teacher Faye King. Photo submitted.

Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame, wanted to let Fielden know that she had been selected for induction this year. Fielden was taken by surprise, despite having spent 22 years as a basketing, ages 13-15, 1-4 p.m. This The Knoxville Museum of Art ball official. two-week class is $170 for will host Summer Art AcadShe was following in the members, $200 for nonmememy classes June 6 through footsteps of her father, the bers. The course will focus Aug. 5, offering classes to ignite late Elbert Fielden, who ofon incorporating texture and the imagination for kids of all ficiated both high school sculptural relief into a painting. and college basketball beages. Classes are held at the fore becoming TSSAA sumuseum, with morning classes pervisor of the Knox Ridge for ages 3-12, and afternoon June 13-17 Association, which included classes for ages 13 and up. Tu- ■ Shapes and Animals, ages all the high schools in the ition for each weeklong class 3-4, 9 a.m. to noon. Students will use the basic shapes in col- north end of the county plus is $85 for members and $100 lage and drawing to make their districts like Oak Ridge and for nonmembers, and includes Scott and Morgan counties. favorite animals. workshop supplies, instruction He went into the Hall of and guided tours. Workshops ■ Pop Art, ages 5-6, 9 a.m. to Fame in 2002. Now Donna noon. Take everyday images and scholarships are filled on will join him. and turn them into mastera first-come, first-served basis.

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246 or rmartin@knoxart.org. family valued academics and ■ Colors and Animals of the athletics. It was her dad who Rainforest, ages 7-9, 9 a.m. to June 6-10 noon. Gather under the canopy started her playing golf when ■ Introduction to Art , ages she was 8. She won both local of the rain forest to create art 3-4, 9 a.m. to noon. Class eninspired by cheetahs, frogs and tournaments for children. courages hands-on activities “I was raised by June and parrots. in multiple visual art media, Ward Cleaver,” Fielden says.

■ Learn to Knit , ages 10-12, 9 including drawing, painting “Two parents dedicated to a.m. to noon. You’re never too and sculpture. the family – nice home, young to learn to knit!

■ Funny Faces, ages 5-6, 9 a.m. clothes clean, meals on to noon. Choosing a theme of ■ Genre Painting, ages 15 and the table, grandparents on up, 1-4 p.m. By observing fruits, vegetables or flowers, weekends – it was the storypeople engaged in everyday sketch your portrait with book childhood. Academics activities, create a genre paintpencil, then add color, light and athletics went hand-ining using pairs of complemenand shadow. hand. Dad was a good athtary colors.

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Paint, ages 7-9, 9 a.m. to noon.

The style of Romare Bearden will be your young artist’s guide as he or she creates wonderful collages.

■ Pastel Drawing, ages 10-12, 9 a.m. to noon. This beginning course introduces students to soft pastel and different application techniques.

■ Color Theory, ages 13-15, 1-4 p.m. Add some color tricks to your bag while studying artists like Josef Albers and Bridget Riley.

June 6-17 ■ Acrylic Mixed-Media Paint-

June 20-24 ■ Nature Hike, ages 3-4, 9 a.m. to noon. Students will explore the great outdoors while learning about line and texture.

ball at LMU and graduated from East Tennessee State.

Mom (Darlene) was a cheerleader, but we won’t hold that against her.”

There weren’t many opportunities for girls to play sports in high school in those days. She graduated from Halls High School in 1974, just months before the county re-instated girl’s basketball.

“My little sister (Lisa) got to play her last two years at Halls. It was the old threeon-three. She couldn’t dribble and she couldn’t shoot.

She was All-District her senior year.”

Donna made up for lost time when she got to UT and joined the junior varsity women’s basketball team, coached by Sylvia Ryan (now Hatchell, head coach at the University of North Carolina). Pat Summitt, whom Fielden says “Is just as classy as everybody says she is,” was the newlyminted head coach.

“After my freshman year, Pat was afraid I would hurt one of her good players, so she asked me if I wanted to be manager and I did that the rest of the way through college. That was an excellent experience.”

After she got her undergraduate degree, she interviewed for a coaching job at a North Carolina junior college. She got an offer, but Knox County Schools called her about a job teaching science at Karns Middle School, so she decided to stay home and was eventu-

‘Daddy and Doc.’ ” She went on to call the NCAA Division III national championship game, the NAIA National Championship, the junior college national championship, five NCAA Division I tournaments and got to a Sweet 16 before she quit in 2005.

“Things were different.

I had after-hours responsibilities being a principal and I felt I wasn’t doing my part. My father passed away in 2005 and it just wasn’t as much fun without him – the last couple of years, he’d pick me up, drive me to my games. Mother would pack a cooler with drinks and snacks and he’d drive me home and put me at my doorstep. I hadn’t had a free weekend for almost 22 winters in a row and there were times I’d drive back from a game and get into town at four or five in the morning.”

So she decided to pack up her memories (she says Sheryl Swoopes was the best player she ever refereed) and go on to the next chapter.

“It was an honor and a privilege. But it was time.”

Last week, on a day when the seniors were already gone and the school year was worn down to a nub, Fielden summoned 11 students to her office. They probably showed up with their hearts in their throats.

But what she did was throw them a party. They’d gotten what the school calls positive referrals from teachers, and this is the kind of thing she wouldn’t have had time for when she was calling basketball games. She says she hasn’t looked back.

“It was an honor and a privilege and I am shocked and humbled to be named to the Halls of Fame,” she said.

Is she the first woman to be inducted as an official?

“You know what? I may be.

I’m shocked and humbled.”

‘Expressions and Impressions’

The Arts and Culture Alliance will present “Expres■ Looking at Art in Nature, ages sions and Impressions,” a 5-6, 9 a.m. to noon. For the new exhibition of paintings beginners who need to learn by local artists Rickey A. about perspective and depth.

Beene and Maya Simonson, ■ Art Down Under, ages 7-9, 9 beginning 5 p.m. Friday, a.m. to noon. Travel to Australia June 3, in the main gallery to explore the aboriginal arts of of the Emporium Center. dot painting and rock art.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

■ Scrapbooking, ages 10-12, Monday through Friday.

9 a.m. to noon. Students will Info: 523-7543 or visit create memorable and imagiwww.knoxalliance.com. native scrapbooks.

Donna Fielden

ally transferred to Powell Middle School.

But she still wanted to be involved in athletics and decided to try her hand at refereeing. Her dad didn’t know about it until she turned up at a TSSAA meeting in the fall of 1982.

“He just looked up and there I sat with that goofy look on my face. He said ‘My God, what have I done to deserve this?’ He told me up front ‘I will never give you anything. But I will never take anything away from you.’ So there I went. I started doing middle school, elementary school games. Any game anybody would give me, I refereed. I loved it. It was a great bonding experience with my dad even though he was my supervisor. He had a couple of assistants and he left me to them.”

She worked her way up to high school games and then to junior college, Division II and eventually Division I college basketball in 1990.

In 1994, she became the first woman to officiate a boys’ state championship game.

In December 1987, she refereed a men’s college game with her dad, marking the first father-daughter referee team. It was Elbert’s last game, and she cherishes the memory.

“Daddy was going to call his last game with Doc Simpson, but Doc came down with Lou Gehrig’s disease that spring and couldn’t do it. Dad always loved Johnson Bible College because they played for the love of the game. He handed me one of those old pea whistles etched with Doc’s name. He said ‘Doc called his last game with it and I called my last game with it.

Keep its integrity.’ The first call I made in the boy’s state tournament I used Daddy’s and Doc’s whistle. I’ve got it at home in a case that says

A good day at Hardin Valley Elementary

The PTA at Hardin Valley Elementary School presented school principal Tod Evans with a check for $30,277 to help construct the school’s new technology lab. Pictured are: (front) Genia McDuffee, Laura Feldman, Michele McCamis, Evans, Heather Doncaster, Donna Farrar, Michele Lloyd; (back) Laurie Smith, Tarah Bolas, Mary Ellen McNeal and Lauren Ratner. Photo submitted

Awards day at Hardin Valley Elementary

First Grader Caroline Butler proudly displays her outstanding behavior award at Hardin Valley Elementary’s awards ceremony last week.

Hardin Valley Elementary 1st graders Austin Baker and Natalie Aldrich show off their perfect attendance pens at the school’s awards ceremony last week. Photos by N. Lester

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Inaugural memorial scholarships for Shoup, Riley awarded

By Lorraine Furtner Jerry Martin, president of the Farragut High School Education Foundation, presented scholarships to FHS students May 19, including inaugural memorial awards honoring two FHS teachers who passed away during the 2010-2011 school year: Ryan Shoup and Ray Riley.

The $500 Ryan Shoup Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Paige Podgorski, vice-president of DECA club, who plans to major in marketing at the University of Tennessee.

Miki Nolin was not present but will receive the $500 Ray Riley Memorial Scholarship for a deserving student in the science department.

Lauren McAllister received The Tennessee Credit Union Scholarship of $1,000 and has been accepted to Lipscomb University in Nashville.

Anna Zetterberg showed academic promise and was active in her church and community to receive the $2,000 Lafayette and Pearl Hubbs Memorial Scholarship. Anna is a dancer accepted to both the Governor’s School for arts and for the sciences. Students may only attend one school or the other – she chose the school for the sciences.

In addition to the FHS Foundation Awards, other students earning places on the scholarship wall in the FHS guidance office include Matt Bowers and Krishna Detroja.

Matt won $1,000 from Lenoir City Utilities Board for an engineer or computer science major. He is headed for Georgia Tech majoring in engineering. He has also volunteered on mission trips helping with Katrina relief, learning how to gut houses and hang sheet rock.

Krishna received the Michael Bland Memorial Award, named for the son of former FHS football coach Dan

SPORTS NOTES ■ Knoxville Track Club’s Youth Athletics program, Tuesday, May 31, through Saturday, June 25, includes 50-meter dash, discus throw and high jump. Girls and boys ages 5-18. Practice is held 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Includes four Saturday track meets on the UT campus. Cost is $39.

Info: 406-4128 or visit www. ktcyouthathletics.org.

■ Baseball tournament , Friday through Sunday, June 3-5, Halls Community Park.

Tball-14U, open to all. Info: 992-5504 or email hcpsports@ msn.com.

■ Summer golf camp at Concord Park Golf Course, ages 9-14, 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday through Thursday, June 7-9 and Tuesday through Thursday, June 21-23, $100; ages 6-8, 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday and Wednesday, June 14-15 and Tuesday and Wednesday, June 28-29, $75.

Info: 966-9103.

■ Baseball tournament , Friday through Sunday, June 10-12, Halls Community Park. Tee ball-14U, 992-5504 or email hcpsports.msn.com.

■ Larry Simcox Diamond Baseball Skills Camp, grades 6-9, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, June 15-16.

Info: 567-9082 or visit www. diamondbaseballtn.com.

■ Larry Simcox Diamond Baseball Summer Camp, ages 6-11. Camp one, 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday through Friday, June 15-17. Info: 567-9082 or visit www.diamondbaseballtn. com.

■ Hope Resource Center Golf Tournament, Friday, June 17, Avalon Landmark Golf Club.

Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. before 8 a.m. shotgun start. Info: 5254673, ext. 109.

■ Hardin Valley Academy Cheerleading Camp, 5-8 p.m.

Monday through Wednesday, June 20-22, in the school gym.

Cost is $50. Bring a sibling for $5 off. Info: email mindy.rector @knoxschools.org.

Bland and wife Martha, for a student showing outstanding academic promise. Krishna is Health Organization Student Association president spearheading the drive to create 30 Thanksgiving meal baskets for FHS student families.

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‘Born to do this’

When Farragut Middle School secretary Melissa Tassell’s son, FMS 8th grader Landon “Grant” Tassell, showed interest in the military she was not surprised.

“I think he was born to do this,” said Tassell.

Tassell was pleasantly surprised (as was he) when Grant received top awards at his graduation from the Young Marines boot camp program on May 7.

Grant received the Physical Fitness Test Award for attaining the highest physical fitness test score in his platoon; the Peer Leadership Award for demonstrating “superior leadership traits”; and a Meritorious Promo-

Bowers

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tion to Private First Class.

Grant first heard about the program through John Morgan, the Knoxville Police Department officer at Bearden Middle School, where Grant attended 6th and s7th grades and was on the KPD Youth Council.

The Young Marines program for kids age 8 to 18 years, runs for six Saturdays and teaches discipline and respect. The drill sergeants are also students who have moved up through the ranks.

“It teaches self-control and self-discipline not to react when a 12-year-old drill

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sergeant is screaming in your face,” said Grant.

How did he maintain composure?

“Mainly by avoiding all the instructors,” laughed Grant.

The Navy Junior ROTC sponsor, FMS teacher Lance England, retired from the U.S. Army and has been a mentor for Grant.

England said, “My observation of Grant’s conduct as a student and as a leader is that he’s the very best.

Grant is the kind of young man this country needs doing this job.”

Farragut High School Business Department chair Vickie Love congratulates senior Paige Podgorski on receiving the Ryan Shoup Memorial Scholarship presented by FHS Education Foundation president Jerry Martin. Photos by L. Furtner

Farragut Middle School secretary Melissa Tassell with her award winning “young Marine” Landon “Grant” Tassell and FMS school sponsor for the Navy Junior ROTC, Lance England.

First Baptist’s Arc of Hope ministry helps kids near and far

By Valorie Fister When the youth of First Baptist Church of Powell and Fountain City decided to give up their Sunday donuts and a summer trip to Kings Island, church officials took notice.

“They stopped their breakfasts voluntarily and redirected monies to what we would call poverty relief,” said David Trent, elder of First Baptist’s family ministries. “That was met with really positive response.”

That’s not all this active church is doing. The Powell church, with another location in Fountain City, also is implementing an Arc of Hope Ministry for orphaned and abandoned children.

The ministry covers everything from offering financial support to families that are adopting children internationally to preparing Knox County families to open their homes for foster children and those in need of local adoption.

David Trent, elder of First Baptist’s family ministries, is now working with church members to establish the Arc of Hope Ministry. Photo by Valorie Fister

First Baptist also hosts in-house training taught by the Department of Children’s Services such as the Parents As Tender Healers program. That prepares adults for the arrival of foster children in their homes and families.

Another branch of this active ministry is the addition of Bethany Christian Services, the largest adoption agency in the U.S. Bethany also offers short-term crisis

care for families that may be headed by a single mom or have a parent with serious illness or loss of job.

The church membership is rallying toward adoption and foster care support, Trent said. Twenty families already have turned in notice that they want to go through training to become in-home providers. Trent also said a number of teenage church members have voiced interest in providing babysitting services to help out.

This new movement was started in part through a conversation between Trent and church member Ginger Cook. Cook now leads the international adoption component of the Arc of Hope ministry.

“I’d already been thinking we are a pro-life church, how do we support that?”

Trent said. “Ginger came to me and said ‘What do you think of having a formal ministry with adopting children. Would you pray about that?’”

a fourth child. That’s in addition to their 13-year-old biological son, Jackson.

“How would you ever have clothes ready?” she said, adding that there was only a 30-minute announcement before the arrival of one of her children through the foster system working to house a child in an emergency situation.

The Greers contribute much to both the Powell and Fountain City locations of the church their entire family attends each Sunday.

“The reality is, there are well over 600 children in need of homes,” Greer said.

“People have to step up and help.”

Greer said she is thankful for the support from fellow church members in raising her brood.

“It’s just trying to help,” she said. “That’s the part of the church family that’s exciting. We’d never have made it without our church family.”

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3% range. Those rates are Wendy scanty enough, but they Schopp can seem even lower in an economic environment marked by rising food and gas prices.

Before you consider alternatives, keep in mind that CDs still offer a key advantage: safety of principal. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) typically insures CDs up to $250,000. And since CDs are relatively short-term in nature, you don’t have to worry about locking away that money for long periods of time. So there can be a place for CDs in the fixedincome portion of your portfolio.

However, during times such as these, you might consider looking at additional options, keeping in mind that, when seeking greater income, you’ll likely be taking on more risk. Let’s consider a few alternatives: ■ Fixed annuities – Many people buy fixed annuities to supplement their retirement income. But most annuities also allow you to take up to 10% of your account value each year without penalty.

Plus, the interest rate you receive on a fixed annuity may be more competitive than that currently paid by a CD. Keep in mind, though, that annuities are not backed by FDIC insurance, and any guarantees are backed solely by the paying ability of the insurance company.

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He said he already had an answer.

“I don’t need to pray, let’s just do it,” he said.

And the Arc of Hope was born. The program is funded completely through church tithes and offerings.

And there are a number of adoptive families already benefiting from and contributing to the strong network of resources and support in that church.

“Another resource for families is a clothes closet,” said church member Tina Greer.

Greer is now overseeing the foster program component of the Arc of Hope Ministry. She said another resource that will soon be available is a clothes closet for families with children’s clothing needs.

Greer and her husband, Jack, have adopted three children through the Knox County foster program and are preparing to soon adopt

propriate for your situation, speak with your financial advisor.

■ Bond ladders – If appropriate for your situation, you can potentially gain extra income through a strategy known as a bond “ladder.” To build a ladder, you buy several bonds with varying maturities – short-, intermediate- and long-term.

Once you’ve constructed your ladder, you could gain some advantage in various interest rate environments. When market rates are low, you’ll still have your longerterm bonds earning higher interest rates.

And when market rates rise, you can reinvest your maturing short-term bonds at the higher rates. But if you need income in addition to your regular interest payments, you can get it from the maturing bonds. Unlike CDs, however, bonds are not covered by FDIC insurance and are subject to credit risks. Bonds are also subject to interest rate risk: When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall, and you may lose some or all of your principal if you sell your bond prior to maturity.

But by holding your bonds until maturity, you can avoid loss of principal, assuming the issuer doesn’t default.

■ Dividend-paying stocks – Some companies have paid – and increased – their stock dividends for many years now. If you don’t need the dividends to boost your cash flow, you can reinvest them to help boost your ownership stake.

However, companies can reduce or discontinue their dividends at any time, and since stock prices fluctuate, you risk losing some or all of your principal.

By exploring alternatives to short-term CDs, you may find other appropriate investments that may better position you to reach your financial goals – so look around to see what’s available in the financial marketplace.

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Father visits War Memorial with son on HonorAir Nineteen stainless steel sculptures stand silently under the watchful eye of a sea of faces upon a granite wall – reminders of the human cost of defending freedom.

These elements all bear witness to the patriotism, devotion to duty, and courage of Korean War veterans. – National Park Service website description on the Korean War Memorial Kenny Dickson from Englewood is one of those veterans.

Dickson was recently selected to participate in the HonorAir Knoxville ight to Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Va., to view national monuments dedicated to those who have served in the armed forces. This trip was especially memorable to Dickson because he was able to share the experience with his son, Dr. Mitchell Dickson of Parkwest Medical Center, who served as the HonorAir Flight physician. “Veterans of this era didn’t have medical counseling like ours do today. Their coping mechanism was to simply not talk about it,â€? said Dr. Dickson.

The elder Dickson joined the Air Force on Jan. 5, 1951, in Corbin, Ky., with three of his friends. Together, they were sent to Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. They had to sleep in tents for two weeks with

the clothes on their backs before they were issued fatigues.

From there, Dickson was sent to supply school in preparation for Greenland Air Force Base where he served as supply sergeant for 13 months. “There was no phone service, but my soon-to-be bride wrote to me every day,� said Dickson.

He quickly married upon his return to Pope Air Force Base in Fayetteville, N.C., where his wife, Bobbie, was employed by the Army at Fort Bragg. After his discharge in 1955, he worked with the postal service and Bobbie went into teaching. Together, they raised three children and engrained themselves into their community. “We were raised in a very social environment,â€? said Dr. Dickson. “I really get a kick out of helping patients get better, and I think a great deal of that is the inuences I had growing up with my family.â€?

Dr. Mitchell Dickson with father Kenny.

Dr. Dickson, who also serves on the Covenant Health board of directors, enjoyed the trip because it gave him a chance to connect with his father and reect on his past experience. “To me, the best thing about these HonorAir trips is the way the veterans are treated. They receive applause and ovations throughout the whole trip – walking through a parade and singing patriotic songs. It’s a special time that is well organized with great detail, honoring veterans who would not have otherwise ever been able to experience.â€? “When I returned from the HonorAir ight, it was very emotional seeing everyone with their cheers, the band playing and kind words of appreciation as I walked down the ramp to be joined by my family,â€? said Dickson. “It was particularly meaningful to me to be able to take the ight with my son to see the Korean War Memorial. The experience will deďŹ nitely live forever in my mind, and I appreciate all the people who worked so diligently to make the ight possible and the whole day extra special.â€?

Dickson, who turned 80 this month, enjoys riding horses and manages his Englewood farm with Bobbie.

More about HonorAir of Knoxville HonorAir of Knoxville is presented by Prestige Cleansers and sponsored by Covenant Health. It is a one-day, all-expense paid trip that includes tours of the World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Marine and Air Force memorials. In addition, the group sees the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery and drives past the Navy Memorial. Around 40 volunteers escort the veterans on the trip.

Joseph E. Sutter, a retired colonel with the Air Force, serves as ight commander for HonorAir Knoxville, and Eddie Mannis of Prestige Cleaners is the HonorAir Knoxville chair. Both Sutter and Mannis also serve the community locally as members of the Covenant Health board of directors. “It is an honor for my company to participate in this program. These veterans made a great sacriďŹ ce for their country and we are proud to honor this group of special people,â€? said Mannis.

The HonorAir program was founded by Earl Morse in Ohio and now has roots in 10 states. After Mannis was invited to join his

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs: N Sixteen million Americans served in World War II. N There are approximately a little more than 3 million veterans alive.

N About 1,500 to 1,700 WWII veterans die each day.

N In the next decade, almost all WWII veterans will be gone. friend, Jeff Miller in North Carolina, bringing the program to East Tennessee veterans took ight. “The experience changed my life,â€? said Mannis.

The Korean War, often referred to as the “forgotten war,â€? was a conict in which more than 36,000 Americans lost their lives. Many veterans of these two wars have never seen the World War II and Korean War memorials, so one of HonorAir Knoxville’s goals is to take as many area veterans

as possible on these special ights.

Two more HonorAir Knoxville ights are tentatively planned for August and October, depending on the level of funding the

We salute you.

Parkwest expresses its heartfelt appreciation to all of our veterans.

Happy Memorial Day.

program receives from the community. To learn more about HonorAir, visit the program’s website at www.honorairknoxville. com or call 865-938-7701.

A-2 • MAY 30, 2011 • WEST SIDE SHOPPER-NEWS

Senior adults: It’s hot outside, stay cool inside When it’s just too hot outside to enjoy your favorite activities, step inside the doors of the Strang Senior Center where it’s nice and cool and buzzing with activity.

Ruth White

Senior centers in Knox County offer a wide variety of activities every weekday that are perfect for card sharks, expert line dancers or for those just beginning to learn a new hobby or skill.

Exercising is always more fun when done with a friend or two. The senior center offers Tai Chi 1 on Tuesday and Thursday at 8:45 a.m. and Tai Chi 2 at 10 a.m., Advanced Cardio on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:45 a.m., Pilates at 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday and Friday and Yoga at 12:30 p.m. on those two days.

If dancing is more your speed, check out the Belly Dancing class on Monday at 12:30 p.m. or line dancing at 2 p.m. on Monday.

Wednesday features include Lunch & Learn with special topics including legal issues, Medicare/Medicaid, sleep disorders and special guests providing wonderful entertainment.

For the card lovers, the center hosts many different card games each day.

If you’re a fan of Pinochle, Canasta or Bridge, come by the senior center on most days and you can find rooms filled with serious and not-so-serious card players. Canasta players gather at the center on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.

The lounge at the Strang Senior Center is a nice, friendly place to relax after a class, drink a cup of coffee and chat with friends. Following an advanced cardio class last week, Bobbie Phillips, JoAnne Perrine, Donna Verholek, Sandy Bradshaw, Trish Igoe, Bonita Malone and Bettye Fulton enjoy some laughs and “solve the world’s problems.”

STRANG SENIOR CENTER Gwen Burke enjoys gathering for a fun game of Canasta at the Strang Senior Center in West Knoxville. Burke has been playing for 15 years – before the center was built – and enjoys meeting new people and being with friends. Photos by Ruth White and Fridays at 9:30 a.m.

Bridge is played on Mondays at 10:30 a.m., Beginners Bridge on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., Social Bridge on Wednesday at 10 a.m. and Friday at 10:30 a.m., and Duplicate Bridge on Thursday at 11 a.m. Join a game of Pinochle on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.

Other great activities include Scrabble on Thursdays at 12:30 p.m., Rummikub on Friday at 1 p.m. and oil painting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.

This month will offer Caregiver Training on Fridays at 10 a.m. to noon at the Halls Senior Center.

The Senior Citizens Home

Assistance Services HOPE training (Helping Others Provide Exceptional care) will help answer questions and help caregivers receive much needed relief. Topics covered during the training will include caring for the elderly and disabled, elder law, medication management, nutrition, personal stress reduction, fall prevention and more. To register for classes, contact Jean Dalton, 523-2920.

For a full calendar, check out www.knoxcounty.org/ seniors or call the Strang Senior Center at 670-6693.

The center is located at 109 Lovell Heights Road off Kingston Pike.

Some of the dogs taken from the March 29, 2011,

Warren County puppymill bust who are looking for a special family to call their own!

Hawkeye

Dash 7 month, 7 pound male, Jack Russell/Chihuahua mix

2 year old, 5 pound male, Toy Poodle

We need homes to call our own!

Tidbit 6 year old, 4 pound male, Chihuahua

Bobbie Phillips shows off a painting she completed in one of the art classes offered at the Strang Senior Center.

When she first entered the class Phillips admits that she had only colored in a coloring book. Five years later, she has blossomed into a true artist.

Simple gifts I guess it’s too much to hope for that single aunts and uncles will read a column for moms.

But, if any of you singletons have been caught by surprise, I implore you to keep reading. There’s something you need to know about buying gifts for your nieces and nephews, something you’ll only hear from me.

Moms like to joke about noisy or messy gifts, like drum sets or finger paints.

But I’ve got to say that I don’t really mind gifts like that.

When you’ve got kids, you’re used to a certain noise level, and you’re prepared for messes. I know that one day Daniel will create a mural in permanent marker in my powder blue painted hallway.

I accept that. Finger paints are OK because I know to keep them put away until I can keep an eye on him.

However, there are a few categories of gifts that you should avoid, or you’ll risk the permanent resentment of the mom in question. She might even retaliate when you start your own brood. St. Bernard puppies, anyone?

HEALTH NOTES Piddy Pat 3 year old, 6 pound female, Chihuahua

Frisco 10 10 month, montth 7 pound male, mo Min Pin

966.6597

Small Breed Rescue of East TN Space donated by Shopper-News.

www.sbret.com contact: Karen 966-6597 or Tyrine at 426-3955 email: rescue@sbret.com

■ Cancer survivor support groups, Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings and Tuesday evenings, at the Cancer Support Community of East Tennessee (formerly the Wellness Community), 2230 Sutherland Ave. Support groups for cancer caregivers, Monday evenings. Cancer family bereavement group, Thursday evenings.

Info: 546-4661 or www. cnacersupportet.org.

■ Chronic Pain and Depression support group meets noon to 1:30 p.m. the first and third Thursday of every month at Faith Promise Church off Pellissippi Parkway. Info: Paula,

Shannon Carey

moms101 That, by the way, is the first on the list of bad gifts.

Live organisms of any kind are a big no-no in my book, unless they have been cleared in advance with the parents. Now, I don’t mean asking the parents in front of the kid if they’d like a puppy.

In fact, why not just wait until you hear the parents (particularly the mom) talking about getting a dog until you offer that particular gift.

No matter how innocuous the animal may be, remember that any critter needs care, and the parents will be ultimately responsible for that care. Even a gerbil needs its cage cleaned.

Destructive toys are also best avoided. Some kids can make a deadly missile out of a rag doll, but it’s best to stay away from toys meant

945-3810, or 748-1407.

■ Fibromyalgia screenings are held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wednesdays at the Fibromyaligia Clinic located at Total Rehab Physical Therapy. Also support group meetings and several classes are held on the third Wednesday of each month. No charge. Info: 548-1086.

■ Grief support groups at Fort Sanders Sevier Hospital at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month, 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the Covenant Home Care Knoxville office and 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Covenant Home Care Oak Ridge office.

Registration is required. Info

Events for the week of May 30: ■ Monday, May 30: Center is closed in honor of Memorial Day Tuesday, May 31: 8:45 a.m., new Tai Chi class begins; 10 a.m., Tai Chi 2; 11:15 a.m., Pilates; 1 p.m., Advanced Windows ■ Wednesday, June 1: 12 p.m., Covenant Lunch & Learn: “Vim, Vigor and Viagra” with Dr. Walter Chiles. For men only. Call 541-4500 to reserve a seat.

■ Thursday, June 2: 11:15 a.m., Advanced Cardio; 12:30 p.m., Scrabble; 2 p.m., Chorus; 5:45 p.m., Advanced Cardio ■ Friday, June 3: 9:30 a.m., Canasta; 10 a.m., Men’s Club; 1 p.m. Rummikub Info. or to register for classes: 670-6693

for mayhem.

My older sister likes to tease me about this stuff.

She tweeted me from Toys R Us while shopping for Daniel’s birthday present, saying she’d taken a liking to a toy Thor hammer, complete with light effects and crashing thunder when you bonked something with it.

Classic example of a toy destined to smash lamps, picture frames and jars of pickles. For the doublewhammy, it’s a noisy toy, too. Luckily, my sis settled on Woody from “Toy Story” as her gift.

Depending on the age of the child, sugary candy and anything motorized could also land you on a parent’s fecal roster.

To be fair, Daniel has received so many awesome gifts. They far outweigh the ones that made me grind my teeth.

The absolute best so far was a Knoxville Zoo membership. For a year, I got to take him to the zoo whenever he wanted for free.

Absolutely, totally cool, and we had a great time. As a bonus, Daniel took long naps on zoo days!

Contact Shannon Carey at shannon@ ShopperNewsNow.com.

or to register: 541-4500.

■ Lung cancer support group meets 6 p.m. the third Monday every month at Baptist West Cancer Center, 10820 Parkside Drive. No charge, light refreshments served. Info: Trish or Amanda, 218-7081.

■ Stop Smoking: 215-QUIT (7848) is a program of the Knox County Health Department. The hotline is answered 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

■ Support group meeting for family members or caregivers of an adult with a mental illness is 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Cherokee Health Systems, 2018 Western Avenue. Info: Rebecca Gill, 602-7807 or www.namiknox.org.

WEST SIDE SHOPPER-NEWS • MAY 30, 2011 • A-3

Critterfest and eye exams Our neighbors at the Blount County Humane Society (BCHS) will host the fifth annual Smoky Mountain Critter Fest noon to 5 p.m.

way in Maryville. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Come see the famous “cat room” at the store where the organization’s adoptable cats live.

All proceeds benefit the animals of the humane society. Info: www.blountcounty humanesociety.org.

■

Sara Barrett

Critter Tales this coming Sunday at Pearson Springs Park. What a great excuse to load the family in the car (pets included) and take the peaceful, pretty drive to Maryville.

Several area rescue groups will be on hand to introduce their adoptable animals.

“We want the public to see what alternatives there are

Special Notices

15 South

DAV Chapter 24 has FREE RENTAL OF POWER WHEEL CHAIRS available for any area disabled veteran or members of their immediate family. Manually operated wheel chairs also available. Call 690-7690 for information.

Dr. Dan Ward, professor of ophthalmology at the UT College of Veterinary Medicine, examines search and rescue dog Sarge while the canine’s owner and handler, Heather Wilkerson (a member of both state and federal urban search and rescue teams), watches. Photo courtesy of Phil Snow (to euthanasia)” said Alida Johnson, adoption coordinator for BCHS. There will also be an activity area for kids which will include inflatables, crafts and face painting with lots of

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informative booths for parents, gourmet dog treats for the pups and much more.

If you can’t make it to Critterfest, visit the thrift store operated by BCHS, located at 1005 East Broad-

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Beautiful & Priv, Halls Apts - Furnished 72 7.51 Ac, main house, plus guest house, year DELUXE 1 BR with round spring house, office on lake, fully creek, grt views, 5505 furn. w/util, cable, Salem Church Rd. & WIFI near UT/ $179,000. 865-922-3436 downtown. No pets/ ***Web ID# 786645*** no smoking $750/mo 865-573-1507, 389-4717 Lakefront Property 47 ***Web ID# 796075*** Ft. Loudon Lakehouse sleeps 8-10, 4BR/4BA, Lindal Cedar ext, boathse w/pwr lift & jetski ramp, 6A close-in to Pell. Pkwy $549,000. Catherine Traver, Coldwell Banker Wallace & Wallace 865-256-3779

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THURSDAY, JUNE 2 • NOON Auctioneer’s Notes: Upscale Builders is liquidating all assets. Items include all office furniture, 6 Bobcats and equipment, Toyota truck and F-150 and 350 trucks, and all staging furniture. All assets ordered sold, regardless of price Office furniture includes: Cherry executive desk and credenza, cherry reception desk, 18 ft granite conference table, office units, office chairs, legal size file cabinets, lateral files, phone systems, book shelves, blue print printers, computers, printers, copiers, work centers, small decks, secretary desk, small granite conference table, library tables, hundreds of office supplies and decorative pieces.

Staging furniture includes: LR sets, BR suite, rugs, lamps, glass top tables with chairs, prints, decorative pieces, plants, misc. items.

Terms: 10% buyer’s premium added to all sales. All sales are final. Viewing: 1 hr. before Live Auction. Directions: From Knoxville, I-40 to Lovell Rd to R on Deerbrook (beside Johnny Caronies Restaurant) to 10627 Deerbrook Dr. More details or photos go to Tnauctiononline.com.

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A number of service dogs lined up at UT’s College of Veterinary Medicine last week to receive their annual eye exams. The college provides the exams free of charge for animals in the service industry.

One group of dogs who were examined actually helped out with the posttornado rescue efforts in Alabama.

Of almost 20 dogs who were examined, only one was scheduled for a followup appointment later in the year to monitor a minor cataract.

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ROTTWEILER PUPS, AKC reg., 2 M, 5 wks, beautiful, German bldln. $300 ea. 423-234-0476

SCHNAUZERS, MINI CKC reg, M & F, 8 wks, blk, salt/ pepper, 1st shots. Health guar. 423-620-5267 Make $700-$1000 a week Driver's wanted for a fast ***Web ID# 795514*** paced environment.

SHIH TZU Puppies, Must be 21 with valid AKC Reg. Males $225.

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Murphy Hills, 3BR, Immed openings for 865-995-1386 1 1/2 BA, den, hrdwd. live-in. Call 474-9710 ***Web ID# 792177*** flrs., CH&A, W/D to schedule interview. hookup, $750 + dep.

YORKIE, AKC Reg., Call 865-254-0390.

8 wks. old, 141 male, home raised, $400.

LAKEFRONT Luxury Dogs 865-548-3940 townhome, Watts Bar AIREDALE PUPS, 10 Lake in historic LouYORKIE PUPS, wks, 1st & 2nd shots don. New 3 BR, 3 1/2 & wormed. $150. AKC, 1 M, 3 F, 9 wks., BA, hdwd flrs, granite Mom & Dad onsite.

Call 865-209-8408. counters, dock, maint. $500. Call 865-363-5704 ***Web ID# 794975*** free. $1300 mo., may ***Web ID# 793406*** apply all rent to purHOUNDS, chase option @ $279,900 BASSET AKC, shots & 865-924-0791 145 wormed. $250 cash. Free Pets ***Web ID# 792765*** 423-322-9338 ***Web ID# 793763*** MERCY HOSPITAL (St. Marys), 2BR, ** ADOPT! * * BICHON PUPPIES, 1BA, appls., CH&A, Cute & adorable, CKC Looking for a lost pet or a new fenced yard, $675 + reg., shots & wormed, one?

Visit Young-Williams dep. & lse. 865-966-8597 6 wks. old, 4 M $400. Animal Center, the official 423-404-4189 NE, Emory Rd., 3BR, shelter for the City of puppeeperson@yahoo.com Knoxville & Knox County: 1BA, CH&A, carport, fenced yard, Section 8 accepted. $700 + dep. Bloodhound Puppies, 3201 Division St. Knoxville.

AKC reg, black & tan www.knoxpets.org Call 865-966-8597. $400, red $450, vet ckd. * * * * * * * * 865-680-2155; POWELL 2 BR, 2 BA, mountainviewblood lg. fam. rm, gar., hounds.com storage, screened Farmer’s Market 150 back porch, $650 + BOSTON TERRIER dep. 865-414-1875 Pups, M&F, CKC, HAY SQ. BALES IN 1st shot, health guar., FIELD. $2.75. Weed STRAWPLAINS $300-$350. 865-216-5770. Free. Good Hay. 865Beautiful executive ***Web ID# 792251*** 397-7411 Dandridge.

Villa, 2 BR, 2 1/2 BA plus bonus room, Boxer Pups-6 wks, MASSEY TRACTOR, 2 car garage, fenced 3M/3F, tails docked, Gas, runs good, backyard, $925 mo. declaws, 1st shots, good tires, $2850.

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NKC, $350. 865-805-7044 865-690-3189 ***Web ID# 792414*** WEST. Hardin Val. 2 Cairn Terrier Toto WIL-RO 20' 12 ton GN Pups. CKC. 9 wks. dump trailer, hyd. pretty homes, 1905 Shots. M&F. $450. brakes, rollover Marty Cir. $1100.

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1901 Knoll Tree Dr. ***Web ID# 795893*** $10,000. 423-235-1239 $1125. 865-622-9705 Chihuahuas, CKC, 8 WEST, OFF George wk M&F, S/W, very Farm Foods 151 Williams, 3 br, 2 1/2 tiny, $225. Also 4 yr F, ba, living rm w/frpl, $100. 865-659-3848. screened in porch.

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Appl furn, great ***Web ID# 792388*** Strawberry Knob schools, no pets. DACHSHUNDS, Mini, Farms, I-75 South, $995/mo + sec dep. choc, AKC, M&F 1st take exit 60, turn left, Call 865-250-9262 or shots, dewormed. go 8 miles on Hwy 68, 865-207-8186 $350 ea. 865-223-7162 On right. 423-836-1133. ***Web ID# 788650*** or 865-680-4244. ***Web ID# 794485***

49 3 BR, DR, kit, 1 ba, Cemetery Lots LR, 2 acres outside 76 2 Executive Rentals, Condo Rentals of Rockwood. $70k BURIAL CRYPTS & PLOT all brick, 5 BR, 5 BA, obo. 865-354-3517 2 adjacent burial great rm, cathedral 2 BR on priv golf ***Web ID# 792905*** crypts at Woodhaven ceilings, master & course in W. Knox guest BR on main, 2 Farragut, TN - $1,050/ Memorial Gardens in Powell bonus rms, office, mo - outdoor patio, North 40n Mausoleum lrg kit. w/granite -- $2000 ea/b.o. 1 burial overlooks Fox Den countertops & S/S plot at Highland Mem. golf course hole #11 Cemetery -- $2500/b.o.

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German Shepherd pups, AKC 3 B, 4 G, vet ck., RHEEM 3 TON heat Fam. raised. Military/police pump, good condidisc. 865-924-4301 tion, $1,200 obo. 865***Web ID# 791894*** 988-7953 German Shepherd Pups, AKC, adorable, 2 M, Lawn-Garden Equip. 190 3F, 8 wks, great family dogs, $350. 423-748-4443 ***Web ID# 792189*** JOHN DEERE XD45 14HP Hydro, 48" Golden Retriever deck, tri-cycler, Puppies AKC born mulcher, electric 4/24, Parents on site. start, Sulky, 130 $350 ea. 606-521-3524 hrs. $2,800 nego. ***Web ID# 794292*** 865-806-6049 Great Pyrenees Pups, R E DU CE D! 2 F. Working parents JOHN DEERE LT 133 on lrg goat farm, RIDING MOWER, full bred, $175. 93142" deck, low hours, 738-8272 aft 7pm newly sharpened ***Web ID# 793834*** blade. Great cond (slight cosmetic Havanese, AKC reg 8 damage.) Runs like wks, rare toy breed. new! Brand new www.windyhillhava carburetor & batnese $1200. 865-363-3424 tery.

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HAVANESE PUPS 776-0529 AKC, home raised, 262-993-0460 noahslittleark.com Household Furn. 204 ***Web ID# 793887***

PUPS, AKC reg, BR Set, med. oak, king Furnished Room, Near LAB 6 wks old, 1st shots HB w/storage, ladies East Town Mall & wormed, 865-457dresser w/mirror, $325/mo. No smoke/ 9368 men's dresser. Good drugs/booze/pets/ cond. $500. 865-382-5575 parties. 865-951-0510 MALTI-POO PUPPY, female, 7 wks., champagne, Pools/Hot Tubs 209 Trucking Opportunities 106 small, $400. 423-442-9996 ***Web ID# 792058*** 2011 HOT TUB, holds Driver 2 M, 2 6, new, warranty, 51 Average Weekly $1,000 MALTI-POOS, F, small & lovable, jets, LED lights, Think RED Flatbed!

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Home Weekly Call 865-312-7326 Olde English Bulldog $25 Tarp Pay ***Web ID# 795710*** puppies, WBA reg., $25 Extra Stop Pay ch. bloodlines, 2M, 39 - 40 cpm Starting Pay 3F $600/bo 931-337-5137 Arts Crafts 215 CDL-A, 1 Yr. T/T Exp. ***Web ID# 792911*** Within Last 3 Yrs. Req. PAPILLION/YORKIE PARAGON FIREFLY 888.461.3580 kiln w/digital conmale, small, blk & AVERITTcareers.com troller, never fired, tan 16 wks. All shots Equal Opportunity $550 LM 865-671-3032 $350. 423-442-9996 Employer ***Web ID# 792061***

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PEMBROKE CORGI Puppies, AKC Reg. 3 M $350 each, 1 F $400. 865-566-1337. ***Web ID# 794285***

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Four-month-old male shepherd-mix puppy Caleb is very playful and adores people. He loves to be petted and hopes that no one minds if he nibbles on a shoelace during the interaction.

Chewing and other puppy behaviors are something to keep in mind before adopting a young companion. Growing teeth make a puppy want to chew. Puppies and dogs should have appropriate things to chew, toys for playing and a comfy place to sleep. A little planning and preparation can make a pet comfortable in a new home and keep the home free from damage – mostly. Caleb and many other puppies are available for adoption at Young-Williams Animal Village at 6400 Kingston Pike.

Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. See photos of all of the center’s adoptable pets at www.knoxpets.org.

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Rural/Metro grows despite tough economy

By Sandra Clark

Who made the cupcakes?

See Hallerin Hilton Hill’s response Page C-3

Mark your calendar The Campbell Station Wine Tasting event to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank will be 4-6 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at American Piano Gallery.

Networking sponsored

by Shopper-News and the Shops at Franklin Square will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at The Chop House on Kingston Pike. Hosted

by Lynn Duncan and photographed by Anne Hart. Everyone’s invited.

Every Wednesday is networking at Long’s Drug Store. Join Barbara Pelot and Wendy Smith from 9-10 a.m. See you at Long’s!

With the upcoming addition of Heiskell, the Rural/ Metro Fire Department will operate 15 stations in Knox County with 39 trucks and vehicles. Providing fire protection to the area outside of the Knoxville city limits is big business.

Although the board of directors of the Heiskell Volunteer Fire Department has voted to transfer assets to Rural/Metro, the details must be worked out by a panel, according to Jerry Harnish, Rural/Metro’s fire chief since 2007.

No date is set, but “sooner is better than later,” he said.

Rural/Metro will retain Heiskell’s fire station on Central Avenue Pike at Raccoon Valley Road and will add its 16 square miles of service area, making Rural/Metro’s service area 289 square miles.

The company maintains reciprocal agreements with the Knoxville Fire Department, the Karns Volunteer Fire Department and a volunteer unit in Seymour.

“We provide a full range of service, but we would not expect to (fight a huge fire) alone,” said Harnish.

Rural/Metro’s bright green fire trucks serve as First Responder within its service area, and Harnish says that is not a problem for his staff or vehicles. Previously, the fire trucks sat too much, he said, and the benefits of “using the vehicles we already have” offset the increased cost of fuel and added mileage.

The company keeps a fire truck in service for 20 years, with continuous maintenance at the new consolidated headquarters in Westbridge Business Park. The former factory was renovated for Rural/Metro’s use and includes service bays for dozens of ambulances and fire trucks.

Fire Chief Jerry Harnish has worked for Rural/ Metro since 1980. He also is district coordinator for fire and rescue units under the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), responsible for 16 counties. Photos by S. Clark

Harnish oversees almost 200 firefighters, 98 full time and another 90 reservists who are on call when not in school or at work. All must complete 240 hours of initial training and be certified by the Tennessee Commission on Fire Fighting Personnel Standards and Education.

All stations are staffed 24/7. Twelve of the stations have both an emergency medical technician (EMT) and a paramedic on duty, while two more have two EMTs.

The paramedics can provide drugs to patients en route to the hospital.

Harnish has not laid off employees, but he concedes that labor is the largest component driving expenses.

“When the recession hit, our costs like workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance premiums skyrocketed,” he said. “Even though we’ve not laid off anyone, the recession means fewer employers paying for more claims.”

Mobley wins Rotary scholarship

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Phil Parkey, president of the Rotary Club of West Knoxville, spends a moment with Ely-Pickle Scholarship winner Isaac Mobley, a graduate of West High School. While at West, Isaac worked with the All Pro Dad’s program, with Habitat for Humanity and served on the Student Council. He is heading to UT this fall and will be the first in his family to attend college. Isaac thanked God, his family and the Rotary Club for helping him. Photo by N. Lester

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Rural/Metro serves much of the Shopper-News reader base, including Halls, Farragut, Gibbs, Corryton, Hardin Valley and Powell. The Karns Fire Department operates four stations and recently went to subscription service, while Bearden and Fountain City are served by the KFD. Once Rural/Metro assimilates the Heiskell Fire Department, the residents there will have the same ISO rating as others in Knox County. “ISO is an insurance rating, similar

to a golf score. The lower, the better,” said Harnish.

“Most of Knox County is Class 4. Under ISO, if a property owner opts not to subscribe where service is available, then their rating is Class 10 – unprotected.”

Harnish shrugs when asked about his achievements as fire chief. “A lot (that we do) I can’t take credit for.

“In spite of really, really harsh economic times, we have not reduced our level of service.”

City’s 311 logs 6,400 calls The city of Knoxville’s 311 call center set a new single week record for calls last week with nearly 6,400 calls coming in. The previous record in the office’s six-year history was 6,355 calls the week following Thanksgiving 2007.

The center, which operates from the sixth floor of the City County Building, typically answers 5,000 calls a day.

Director Russ Jensen said the surge in calls is a combination of sign-ups for the city’s new curbside recycling program and the unusually violent series of storms.

“We’re also getting deeper into the spring so things are blooming and we’re starting to get a lot of overgrown lot complaints,” said Jensen. “It just added up.”

The 311 system is the city’s customer service center where residents can call a single number to report a problem, request a service or get information.

The staff takes non-emergency calls for everything from complaints about potholes to questions about traffic tickets and youth athletic league schedules and requests for brush pickup and other services.

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Chez Liberty owner Ross Young leads a wine tasting for a group of foodies who gathered at the Bearden restaurant last week to taste sweet summertime and blush wines. They also heard from UT Department of Plant Sciences research assistant professor Charlie Kwit about the history and horticultural advances of growing avocadoes. Photo by N. Lester

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ew colors, textures, styles and fits have arrived! Coachman Clothiers cordially invites you to their Custom Trunk Show held Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 2, 3 and 4. You will see the latest styles, patterns and colors for custom dress shirts and sportshirts from Individualized Shirts and custom suits, sportcoats and trousers from H. Freeman and Corbin. All are available in refreshing colors and fabrics.

Thank you, East Tennessee, for voting Coachman Clothiers “Best Men’s Store” in 2010!

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Thursday, Friday & Saturday June 2, 3 and 4 Are you looking for a new look, great new clothing, or has your weight changed? Stop in or call for a personal appointment to talk with the clothing experts, be measured for a proper fit and style and see what’s new.

Each brand will offer specials and giveaways during the Trunk Show. Now through Father’s Day, you will receive 20 percent off all custom orders from H. Freeman, 20 percent off all in-stock or custom orders from Corbin, 20 percent off six shirts with no pattern charge or two or more shirts with no pattern charge from Individualized Shirts. Additionally, for the first time, Individualized Shirts is offering 10 percent off Private Reserve. This is a truly great deal.

Coachman Clothiers now has the Alberto denim collection. Alberto denim is distinguished by stylish designs with a contemporary, modern and trim style that feels and fits like your khakis. Complex handwork together with exclusive details create a true gentleman’s jean. Alberto is exclusively available in Knoxville at Coachman Clothiers.

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KNOXVILLE CHAMBER Info: 637-4550. All events are held at the Knoxville Chamber unless otherwise noted.

■ Young Professionals Unite! , 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 2, The Conference Center at Water’s Edge, 608 Mabry Hood Road.

■ Luncheon with Sen. Bob Corker, noon to 1:30 p.m.

Friday, June 3, at The Foundry, 747 World’s Park Drive. Tickets are $25 for members, $35 nonmembers.

■ Ribbon Cutting for New York Life, 4 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 6, New York Life Insurance Company, 265 Brookview Centre Way, Suite 102.

Massey is no stranger to campaigning

May is the month to celebrate

Long’s server Jeannie Daniel (May 16) and Barbara Pelot (May 31) wish each other happy birthday. Daniel got the ultimate birthday present – a red-headed, blue-eyed great-grandson, born May 12. She also celebrated the wedding of her son on May 14. “I’m really blessed to have two kids, grandkids and a great-grandbaby,” she says. “I love them all.” Photos by Wendy Smith

John Gabriel and Becky Massey make friends at Long’s Drug Store as part of Massey’s campaign to be the Republican nominee to replace state Sen. Jamie Woodson.

Massey wants to reflect Knoxville’s values in Nashville. She has been executive director of the Sertoma Center for 13 years, where she gained valuable business experience. She is the daughter of former Knoxville mayor and U.S. Rep. John Duncan and the sister of U.S. Rep. Jimmy Duncan. While her family might open doors for her, she’ll have to get the job on her own, she says. “She understands the sacrifice involved and is still prepared to do it,” says Gabriel.

■ Business After Hours sponsored by Cricket, 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 9, Old City Entertainment Venue, 118 S. Central St. ■ The Knoxville Area Urban League (KAUL) will host a three-session homeownership workshop 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, and Thursday, June 16, and 9 a.m. to noon and Saturday, June 18. There will be a $20 fee for a take-home workbook. Info: 524-5511 or email thekaul.org.

FARRAGUT WEST KNOX CHAMBER ■ Networking, 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 2, Hilton Garden Inn, 216 Peregrine Way.

Barbara Pelot Park?

Clarence McDowell came to Long’s to gain support for his efforts to turn a vacant 5-acre tract in the middle of West Hills into a passive (no lights or sports equipment) park, perhaps for dogs. He is hoping the neighborhood and the city will gain financing for the property, which is on Stockton Drive and currently owned by David Reynolds. He thinks the property has “a lot of possibilities,” and already has a name in mind for the park …

■ Ambassador Meeting, 8 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, Pinnacle Financial, 241 Brooklawn St. ■ Networking, 8 to 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, June 9, BankEast in Bearden, 6000 Kingston Pike.

■ Speaker Breakfast Series with Mayor Tim Burchett, 7:30 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, Fox Den Country Club, 12284 N. Fox Den Drive.

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Students selected for National Honor Society The CAK chapter of the National Honor Society has announced the students selected for chapter membership.

Students qualifying must have a 3.3 GPA and meet other standards of character, service and leadership. Nominees are then selected by teachers for membership.

These students were inducted in a ceremony on April 17. The guest speaker for the event was CAK graduate Shande King (2006). Shande, recently named a Fulbright Scholar for the University of Tennessee, spoke to students about diligence, dedication and hard work.

New members include: Seniors: Katelyn Bailey, Emery Naler, Jessica Clothier, Andrew Fritts, Rachel Sproles; Juniors: Jake Hartline, Jon Lamont, Elle Nelson, Warren Tefft; Sophomores: Alli Acuff, Jeffre Allen, Cassidy Belk, Emily Blalock, Blake Brashear, Maddy Braswell, Emily Brooks, Drew Cage, Sarah Campbell, Shelby Campbell, Forrest Carroll, Abby Cate, Beth Anne Clayton, Taylor Cofer, English Daugherty, Allison DeBusk, Mary Drake, Reece Duncan, Anna Catherine Fox, Morrigan Garrett, William Gass, Emily Hall, Katie Hartline, Macie Hatmaker, Charlie High, Halle Hill, Hannah Hodges, Ben Holt, Josh Hoover, Andrew Howard, Brett Kendrick, Anna Catherine Kill, Carter Krohn, Amy Lasater, Hannah Lipps, Lauren Love, Peyton Maddux, Meagan Mason, Grace Mitchell, Laura Morse, Franklin Murchison, Holly Nehls, Rachel Newman, Liz Anne Ozment, Kyle Parker, JP Presley, Taylor Purcell, Abigail Ramsey, Jonathan Ray, John Richardson, Chris Scott, Sara Seaman, Rachel Setzer, Sarah Kate Shore, Teresa Slade, Briana Sproles, Holly Staab, Matthew Starnes, Caroline Statum, Emily Stivers, Michaela Stockdale, Katie Stogner, Abby Taylor, Morgan Taylor, Sean Wagner, Austin Walker, Ryan Warrick, Katherine West, Paxton Wills, Trey Worley, Avery Wyatt and Isaac Wyatt.

NHS members are required to maintain the 3.3 GPA throughout their high school career and to fulfill an oncampus service opportunity in addition to their required CAK community service.

CAK grads college bound E

ducation did not stop at graduation for the seniors of Christian Academy of Knoxville. While most are attending the University of Tennessee or Pellissippi State, a quick look shows the range of colleges selected by the graduates: Appalachian State University (1)

Norfolk State University (1)

Belmont University (4)

Ohio Wesleyan University (1)

Berry College (2)

Oklahoma State University (1)

Carson-Newman College (1)

Pellissippi State Community College (13)

Centre College (2) The Citadel (1) Covenant College (1) East Tennessee State University (1) Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (1) George Mason University (1) Kansas State University (1) King College (1) Lee University (1) Lincoln Memorial University (1) Lipscomb University (1) Maryville College (2)

Princeton University (1) Rhodes College (1) Samford University (1) Southern Adventist University (1) Tennessee Technological University (5) University of Alabama (3) University of Louisville (1) University of Pittsburgh (1) University of Tennessee, Chattanooga (6) University of Tennessee, Knoxville (30)

Middle Tennessee State University (8)

University of the Cumberlands (1)

Milligan College (1)

Vanderbilt University (1)

New York University (1)

Wofford College (1)

United States Air Force (1)

Hill talks ‘cupcakes’ at CAK chapel Hallerin Hilton Hill brought a message of respect to a discussion of prejudice sponsored by the CAK Leadership Program. He centered it on cupcakes.

As Hill took the microphone, he asked one simple question: “Who made the cupcakes?”

The crowd responded with a few giggles and an overwhelming sense of curiosity.

Hill opened a box of four cupcakes and put them on the table: one chocolate, one vanilla, one pumpkin spice and one red velvet.

Next, he grabbed a shopping bag and started to unload the ingredients for a cupcake: sugar, flour, eggs, butter, baking powder, water, vanilla extract and salt.

Quickly, his point became clear.

“When God made us we were just the same,” Hill said, “just like these cupcakes. When the cupcakes were made, they started with the same ingredients.”

Hill asked each student to turn to the person seated beside him or her and say, “You are a special little cupcake.”

He said prejudice is not a race problem, it’s a Jesus problem.

“When you don’t feel special and you don’t realize who made the cupcakes, then you don’t respect the One who made you,” Hill said. “Everybody is trying to find a way to separate themselves so they can feel special but they forget that they already are special. You’re special because God made you.”

As communication director Karen Tucker relates, the cultural issues debates, a component of CAK’s Leadership Program, give students the opportunity to listen carefully, think critically and biblically, and respond respectfully.

The cultural issue of prejudice was always on the radar but was brought forth this year as a result

of conversations junior Tessa Piety had with high school principal Donald Snider.

“Tessa came to me and expressed how she felt as an African-American student at CAK, and to be honest, there was a time when Tessa wanted to leave CAK,” Snider said. “I made a commitment to her and to our entire student body that if she would stay, I would address this issue. I told her that I would make this something that we would talk about and deal with because it was the right thing to do. I wanted to start a conversation with our student body about learning to treat each other the way Christ would want us to.”

During Hill’s presentation, he commended Piety for speak ing out and sharing her story. Hill shared his own personal story of

growing up as an African-American student in a private school.

“On my first day of school, we were having an assembly in the gym and when I walked in, the gym went silent. I cer tainly wasn’t feeling like a special little cupcake,” Hill said with a laugh.

Hill described those first few days at school as a nightmare.

“I wanted to leave. I wanted to quit. I had no idea that going through that was going to prepare me for the rest of my life,” he said. “I think people treat each other badly when something is missing. The moment you realize what Christ shed blood did for you, the missing piece falls into place.”

Hill asked one more time: Who made the cupcakes?

“God did. Love Him and you’ll love them!”

Sports, sports, sports!

Spring Fling was underway at press time, and CAK was well represented at the state championships. We’ll recap this year’s achievements and look ahead to fall in the June and July editions of “News from CAK.”

“Hats Off” to CAK’s Class of 2011!

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