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June 29, 2016

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July ly 4 4th th p th parade ara ade ad The town off F Farragut ar will host the 29th annual Independence Day Parade on Monday, July 4, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The parade will begin on Kingston Pike at Lendon Welch Way (Farragut High School entrance) and continue to Boring Road, just east of Farragut Towne Square Shopping Center (old Ingles store site). This year’s grand marshal is Jeff Jacoby, Cumulus Media’s morning co-host of The Sports Animal. Entries have been submitted by groups such as businesses, community and civic organizations, area schools and churches and will include the Farragut High School Band, floats, animals, antique cars, dance groups and elected officials. New this year, Fleet Feet Sports Knoxville will host the first annual Farragut Freedom Run 1 Mile and 2 Mile prior to the start of the parade. This flat and fast course is USATF certified and perfect for all levels. Complete details and online registration are available at www. fleetfeetknoxville.com/races Due to the parade, Kingston Pike will be closed from Concord Road to Boring Road from 8:30 a.m. to approximately noon. Info: 865-966-7057 Following are the parade detours: ■North side - Campbell Station Road to Grigsby Chapel Road to Smith Road to Kingston Pike (going west) or Campbell Station Road to Parkside Drive to Lovell Road (going east). ■South side – Concord Road to Turkey Creek Road to Virtue Road to Kingston Pike (going west) or Concord Road to Kingston Pike (going east). S. Campbell Station Road will be open to the private road just south of the former Silver Spoon for access to the bank, post office, etc.

Powell Parade Powell Lions Club Fourth of July Parade will step off at 11 a.m. sharp, Monday, July 4, from the former Food City parking lot (now KARM). Emory Road will be shut down earlier. Lions Club president Diane Wilkerson says there is no registration or fees. Participants should be in the parking lot no later than 10:30 a.m. Parking is for parade participants and store customers only (parade watchers should park elsewhere). The parade will march east on Emory Road to Brickyard Road. No ATVs unless pulling float; treats may be tossed to onlookers. Info: 865-640-1053 or tnpowelllions@gmail.com

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The Karns High School football team breaks from summer practice for a quick photo. Photos by S. Barrett

Work hard and light the scoreboard By Sara Barrett School may be out for the summer, but Karns High School’s football team is hard at work. With the exception of a twoweek “dead period� imposed by the TSSAA, the team meets at least four days each week at the school, rain or shine, to prepare for the upcoming season. “If it is storming or raining hard, we head to Coach Taylor the gym,� says head coach Brad Taylor. This will be the first season at KHS for Taylor, as well as assistant coaches Hunter Fendley, Reed Lindsey and Brian Tanner. The new staff hopes to see the community rally behind its flagship football team. Senior players Jacob Hodge and Chance Schubert are also pumped about the upcoming season, lead-

ing the incoming freshmen players and learning from the new staff. Hodge is a third generation football player at KHS, and a fourth generation KHS student. “Above all, I’m most looking forward to putting that jersey on and representing the community,� he says. Hodge began playing football his freshman year. Schubert, also a senior, began playing football in the sixth grade and still shares the locker room with some of his original teammates. Schubert says he has been encouraged by the amount of commitment and focus he’s seen in his teammates since Taylor came on board. “There are so many great life lessons in football,� says Taylor, who has previous coaching experience in Knox County. “You rarely rely only on yourself. “In baseball, it’s the batter against the pitcher. In basketball, you can arrange the court to play

one-on-one with an opposing player. It’s not like that in football. All 11 players have to be on the same page or it won’t work.� The upper classmen and coaching staff have also been encouraged by the number of freshmen players voluntarily practicing this summer even though, for freshmen, it isn’t mandatory. Hodge and Schubert agree they’re looking forward to leading those newcomers and setting an example. “I tell our senior players they can be leaders at any age, but seniors are well invested by this point. They don’t have to be vocal ‘rah, rah, rah’ but they can lead by example,� says Taylor. The coaching staff hopes to have about 60-70 players total by the start of football season, and Taylor is working with the team on tried-and-true schematics he’s used in the past. “We know what works, and our players are learning all of it

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as we go. It’s going to take work,� he says. “But we hope to build off of what they’ve done previously, and we hope to continue to create pride in the Karns community.� Fundraising for the football program will kick off July 18 when players will sell discount cards with offers from local businesses. Players will sell the cards during the Karns Community Fair 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 23. Coaches and players will go doorto-door Saturday, July 30, for a last minute blitz. To page A-3

New PPC rating means lower premiums for Rural/Metro customers

Farragut Board of By Wendy Smith Mayor and AlderThe Public Protection Class men last week. (PPC) for Farragut and the portion The PPC is the of Knox County within the Rural/ numerical rating Metro service area has changed assigned to each from five to three, which will result community by the in an approximate 35 percent reInsurance Services duction in insurance premiums, acOffice (ISO), which cording to Rural/Metro Fire Chief prepares and deJerry Harnish. The change is effec- Harnish velops information tive Aug. 1. He explained the change to the that the insurance industry uses to

set rates. The ISO evaluates emergency communications systems and dispatching, the fire department and the public water supply. PPC ratings range from one, which is the best, to 10, which means unprotected. Only about eight percent of communities surveyed by ISO have a PPC of three or better. A sample annual premium for a 25-year-old house with a $200,000

value and a PPC of five is $1,136. With a PPC of three, the annual premium drops to $774. Knox County had a PPC of nine in 1978. In 1995, it dropped to four. It went up to five in 2012 when all water districts began being graded together. The new Choto fire station affected the rating because it added fire engines and reduced response times, said Harnish.

Fences popping up like mushrooms By Sandra Clark Imagine the shock of Patti Bound when a chain link fence appeared around part of the campus of Brickey-McCloud Elementary School, a short distance from her home. “Why should I know anything,� she said when asked. “I’m only on the Board of Education.� Bounds was surprised to learn that new fencing is coming for Powell Middle School, also in her district. She said fencing has never been discussed during her two years on the board. Gus Paidousis, security chief for Knox County Schools, said seven campuses will be fenced this summer. “We continue to put fencing in place to improve access control.� The fencing started in the fall of 2013 following a districtwide security assessment. It’s funded through the KCS’s security budget which also funds video monitors and cameras.

There is a school resource officer (SRO) at each campus and often a Sheriff’s deputy or city police officer as well. Paidousis said fencing was a Gus Paidousis priority of onethird of principals surveyed. “We started with our elementary schools where portable classrooms and playgrounds were wide open. We’ve fenced 20 schools – two middle schools and the rest elementary.� On tap for this summer are Whittle Springs and Powell middle schools, along with Brickey-McCloud, Ritta, West Hills, Beaumont and Halls elementary schools. All projects are different, he said, and costs range from $20,000 to $100,000 per school. In addition to the cost, the fenc-

es are playing havoc with plans to build sidewalks and greenways so kids can walk or bike to school. At Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy, a six-foot fence was erected on one side of a greenway even though a four-foot fence was already in place on the other side – making this the best protected greenway in town. Russ Oaks, chief operating officer for KCS, said the new fence does not obstruct the greenway while the older fence is around a playground. Incoming principal Amy Brace has asked that the shorter fence be removed. At Karns Elementary, security fencing blocked entrance to the campus for kids walking across a community-sponsored bridge over Oak Ridge Highway. Paidousis said that problem was fixed last year by relocating a gate. The fences are secure during the school day and will be left open for community use at other times, he

said. Are we overdoing this? “My general philosophy is the more fencing the better,� said Paidousis, but “we have enough people in the loop to keep us even.� In addition to the school principal, the team includes someone from the central office, generally Oaks, and Dennis Archer of the maintenance department. Archer’s job is to ensure access for mowing and maintenance and to fire hydrants. “Generally, the feedback from parents has been very positive,� said Paidousis. He prefers chain link fencing with a black vinyl coating. He keeps fencing away from the front of buildings, when possible, and sometimes uses decorative fencing, like at New Hopewell in South Knox.

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The way we were

A photo from the 1966 Westerner yearbook portrays a happy and studious West High School student body. Sandy Gillespie, who is helping to plan the Class of 1966 reunion, is in the center wearing saddle oxfords.

WHS Class of 1966 prepares to celebrate 50 years By Wendy Smith

It was an age of relative innocence, except for a few drag races and social club hazing incidents, when students from diverse neighborhoods got along. Teenagers addressed adults as “mister� and “missus� and teachers were respected. At least that’s how members of the West High School Class of 1966 remember their school days. Several of them met last week to plan an August reunion. The ’66 grads get together more than other classes, says Leigh Shepard Bailey. They had a party three years ago, when most of the class turned 65. They called it a Medicare Party. Annabell Ailor Harr, who came to West during her junior year, describes it as a “welcoming place.� Beverly McDonald Trobaugh agrees. She felt accepted when she moved to Knoxville from Canada, although students made fun of the way she talked. But her English teacher loved the way she pronounced the letter “g� at the end of her words, she says. Hangouts at the time included Bill’s Drive-In and Shoney’s in Bearden, and The Quarterback restaurant on Cumberland Avenue. Sneaking into the Knoxville Drive-In Theatre was another favorite pastime. R & B and Motown made it the best decade of music, and many students attended concerts at the Civic Coliseum, says Tom Marsh. Ray Evans remembers “a lot of fast cars� and drag racing on I-40. The interstate wasn’t finished yet, so there were few cars at night, says Gunby Rule.

WHS Class of 1966 reunion planners include Tom Foster, Mike Reeves, Tom Marsh, Beverly McDonald Trobaugh, Gunby Rule, Carolyn Shults Granade, Jimmy Bell, Annabell Ailor Harr, Ray Evans, Leigh Shepard Bailey, Sandy Gillespie and Sam Nelson. Photo by Wendy Smith West High was a city school, and Bearden High was a county school, but they were just a mile apart, so there was a fierce rivalry. Sam Nelson recalls that a “W� was burned on the Bearden football field his senior year, but he’s vague about his participation in the prank. Sandy Gillespie, who played football and basketball for West, recalls that the school was defaced with paint by Bearden students before the football field incident.

“They started it.� Ninth grade was added at West during their freshman year, and the school was integrated during their junior year. “I don’t remember thinking anything about it,� Evans says of integration. West had the highest academic average in Knoxville, he recalls, and several doctors, lawyers and dentists came out of the class. Girls weren’t generally expected to have jobs, unless they wanted to be teachers or secretaries, says Trobaugh.

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Bill Shinn, retired art instructor at Karns High School, discusses a pencil drawing of his grandson entitled “Poker Face.� The Frank R. Strang Senior Center art student Ruth Ford exhibits piece won Best in Show at the 2016 Tennessee Art Educators her oil painting of Bella the golden retriever. Association competition in Nashville. Photos by Nancy Anderson

Art exhibit reveals hidden talent in seniors Karns Senior Center hosted an art show on June 16, featuring media from pencil to charcoal to acrylics to watercolors, all created by art teachers and students from both Frank R. Strang Senior Center and Karns Senior Center. Notable artists such as Alex Dumas, art teacher at Frank R. Strang Senior Center whose works depicting war scenes have been on display at The Knoxville Museum of Art, and Bill Shinn, who teaches art at Karns Senior Center, were on hand to discuss art and share life stories. The art was created by approximately 20 students and filled every room, nook, and cranny of Karns Senior Center. “The quality of the work

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By Nancy Anderson is just amazing,� said Knox County Senior Services manager April Tomlin. “I think that reflects on the talent of the instructors we have. Alex Dumas is 87 years old. He’s been teaching at Strang for 17 years. He’s an amazing talent, as is Bill Shinn. Both are still prolific artists, and both have a special talent for Lauren Monahan, coordinator at Frank R. Strang Senior Center, bringing out the inner artist and artist, teacher and author Alex Dumas discuss his paintings at a recent joint art exhibit held at Karns Senior Center. in their students. “We are definitely going to do this again,� Tomlin said. Information: www.knoxcounty.org/seniors

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Other upgrades Knox County Schools has several construction projects underway this summer, some funded through the capital budget and others through the maintenance department. KCS will build two middle schools (Gibbs and Hardin Valley), and both are under design. Work at Pond Gap Elementary is going well, according to Russ Oaks. “We’re ahead of expectations� for the project, which is visible from I-40 westbound. He expects to have students in the new wing as early as winter. Then the existing school will be updated and retrofitted to accommodate its increased enrollment. Inskip School’s $6.5 million upgrade will start upon selection of an architect. Doug Dillingham, supervisor of facilities, is overseeing these projects. Other updates were provided by Jim French, supervisor of maintenance: ■Karns and Central high schools, new switch gears for elevators ■South-Doyle Middle School, interior paint and new lockers ■Powell High, added insulation for auxiliary gym

Karns Community Fair board member Kim Brown and granddaughter Bella Jones seem to exemplify this year’s theme of “Strong Roots� at a Fair board meeting held at Karns Youth Center last week. Photo by Nancy Anderson

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grades ■Austin-East and West, replacement air conditioners for gym ■Bearden, Carter, Farragut and Halls High, new air conditioners for gym. (This will leave just “5-6 high schools and 3-4 middle schools� w ithout gym A/C, said French. ■Fountain City Elementary, new gym floor ■Bearden High School, auditorium upgrades – new seats, painting, floor covering and lighting ■West Haven, addition of loop road to improve traffic stacking ■Karns Elementary, more pavement for roads and parking on campus, with traffic flow redesigned to “mitigate but not fix the congestion� ■Shannondale, paving parking lot, moving a gate and pouring a sidewalk. French expects all projects to be completed before school starts.

Cassie Kiestler returns as board president for the 2016 Karns Community Fair. “This year’s theme is ‘Strong Roots,’� said Kiestler. “Some of us have been here for years and some of us have not. It’s time to blend the old with the new, welcome and encourage new comers to come on board to establish those roots and be part of the community so we can all feel connected.� Barbara Stevens, Karns History Club president, will serve as Grand Marshal. The board plans to bring back favorite attractions such as the car show, country store, rib-

Karns football Knox County Senior Services manager April Tomlin and Karns Senior Center coordinator Darrell Gooding say they are amazed with the quality of artwork produced by senior center art students.

COMMUNITY NOTES â– Council of West Knox County Homeowners meets 7:15 p.m. each first Tuesday, Peace Lutheran Church, 621 N. Cedar Bluff Road. Info: cwkch.com. â– Family Community Education-Crestwood meets 10 a.m. each fourth Thursday, Grace Lutheran Church. Info: Ruby Freels, 690-8164. â– Family Community Education-Karns Club meets 10 a.m. each second Wednesday, Karns Community Center, 7516 Oak Ridge Highway. Info: Charlene Asbury, 691-8792. â– Karns Community Club meets 7:30 p.m. each first Tuesday, Karns Community Center. Info: Don Gordon, 803-6381. â– Karns Pool and Splash Pad, 7708 Oak Ridge Highway, is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. MondaySaturday and 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Info: 691-2947 or karnspool@ gmail.com.

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eating contest, and children’s midway. New this year will be a cornhole tournament! Fair food fare will be expanded to include more choices. The board is currently looking for a professional fryer, someone experienced in frying up pickles or Oreo’s. The Fair is scheduled for Saturday, July 23, at Karns Highs School. Vendor spots are filling quickly and volunteers are needed. If you are looking for a great place to sell your wares or volunteer for fun and community service points, email karnscommunity fair@gmail.com or Facebook Karns Community Fair 2016.

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Taylor will sit down with “If you put hard work in, his staff and the team after and you do things right, the their two-week break to talk scoreboard will take care of itself,� he says. about goals for the season.

government Joe Walsh to retire Parks and Recreation Director Joe Walsh will retire by April 2018, as he has joined the city’s drop plan. Walsh was hired by former Parks Director Sam Anderson and has been in this department 25 years plus 5 years in the city finance department. Walsh indicated he would stay through December 2017, but had not decided on whether to continue the final four months. Possible Rogero replacements to Walsh include the new deputy parks director, Aaron Browning, and greenways co-coordinator Lori Goerlich. Goerlich has not gotten a sign erected on Alcoa Highway or Neyland Drive pointing the way to the Knox-Blount greenway from Buck Karnes Bridge to Marine Park. This greenway opened eight months ago with a mayoral event, but remains a secret. Signs should not be difficult to create and install. The good news is that Council member Nick Pavlis is on it and Team Rogero may finally get it done. Since Walsh is staying to the end of 2017, the successor may not be chosen by Rogero if she is tapped to take a position in a possible Clinton Administration. This writer is confident that if Clinton becomes President, Rogero, a Clinton delegate, will have a place in her administration. Natalie Stair, wife of Council member Marshall Stair, plans to open a business called Nest Knoxville, to be located in the Emporium on Gay Street. Nest Knoxville will sell furniture and home decor. She hopes to have it open in early July. Stair, 32, would be the second spouse of a current council member to operate a business downtown. The other is Emily Campen, wife of Council member Mark Campen, who operates the Flower Pot. ■ UT Chancellor Jimmy Cheek, as predicted several times in this column, has announced his retirement effective when his successor is picked. That could take up to a year. Cheek can look back on many accomplishments in new construction on campus and criticism over allowing the Lady Vols name change to go forward. What happens now? UT President DiPietro names a search committee to recommend replacements. It may last into next year. DiPietro makes the choice, subject to UT board approval, from the names submitted to him by his committee. The searches to replace Susan Martin as provost and Margie Nichols as vice chancellor are suspended until the new chancellor is

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on board, which means another year with an interim provost and vice chancellor. Look for athletic director Dave Hart to depart after the fall football season. His tenure has been controversial with the Lady Vols name change and large financial settlements for gender-based lawsuits. The Title IX lawsuit now pending in Nashville has cost $200,000 in legal fees. The talk is already stirring on who replaces Cheek. While there is a search committee, will it be a truly open search or be tilted towards a favored candidate? Brian Noland, president of East Tennessee State University since January 2012, is widely mentioned. He previously headed up the West Virginia Higher Education system and prior to that worked for the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. For UT historians, he was the runner up to DiPietro to be UT president when the board in October 2010 voted 11-10 for DiPietro over Noland. ThenGov. Phil Bredesen, a board member, voted for Nolan. The search was very open. If Noland is chosen, then the new ETSU board must pick a new president for ETSU. Lt Gov. Ron Ramsey has said he is not an applicant for the ETSU position. ■ Former Gov. Winfield Dunn turns 89 on Friday, July 1. He is the 24th oldest living former Governor. The oldest is David Buckson of Delaware at 95. State Rep. Bill Dunn, who was born in the Panama Canal Zone (as was Sen. John McCain), turns 55 on Sunday, July 3, and Sen. Lamar Alexander turns 76 the same day. ■ The three UT trustees from Knoxville (Raja Jubran, Charles Anderson and Sharon Pryse) invited Knox legislators and spouses to the summer trustee dinner at Cherokee Country Club last week as part of an effort to make friends. Relationships have been strained over the Lady Vols, the UT diversity office and gender-related lawsuits. While this was primarily a social occasion, it was a first and is a positive development. ■ Attending the dinner were state Sens. Richard Briggs and Becky Massey along with state Reps. Eddie Smith, Bill Dunn and Roger Kane. Mayor Tim Burchett, a former state legislator, also attended.

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Incumbents only: State facility bars challengers As a politically active Democrat, Janice Spoon says she’s participated in plenty of events at the Ben Atchley State Veterans’ Home, located in Knox County’s 6th District, where she lives, including purely social occasions and candidate meet and greets. So it shocked her when nursing home officials said County Commission candidate Donna Lucas couldn’t come to the facility to meet the residents. “We’ve had events at the veterans’ home before: St. Patrick’s Day parties, Flag Day parties, all kinds of parties, including events when we brought in candidates to meet the residents, which we were told we could do as long as the candidate was there. We have a real appreciation for everybody out there. But now all of a sudden things are different.” Spoon says she has been informed, after working her way up the chain of command for this state-run facility, that the nursing home has an incumbents-only policy. “I don’t know where to go, what to do,” Spoon said. “I think it is very unfair and

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chance. And punter Trevor Daniel. Maybe somebody else pops out of the crowd. Write-ins are welcome. Please accept lightweight guidance. The best player on the team might be a youngster, but youth is handicapped in the bid for post-season honors unless accompanied by spectacular statistics. Previous build-up, name recognition, is often decisive. Team success is relevant. Traditional winners have an advantage. Keep in mind

unethical to allow incumbents to have events there, but nobody else. And it’s not just because I’m a Democrat that I’m saying this. I don’t get it. I really don’t.” Leanne Lewis, marketing and public affairs manager with Tennessee State Veterans’ Homes, confirmed Spoon’s account of what she’d been told. “We are a state facility, and events held in these facilities cannot be for political gain.” The ban does not apply to incumbents, she said. “If they are already in office, they have a right to come in there. Mayor (Tim) Burchett, for example, is already in office, so he’s designated an official dignitary and he can walk in there any time. If it’s somebody running for office, by code or by law we are not allowed to do that because it shows favoritism.” When asked if this rule also applies to Lucas’ opponent, incumbent 6th Dis-

Most folks around here don’t like the government. Of course, many of them have a government job in Oak Ridge or at TVA. They drive every day on a road built by the government, stop at a red light installed by the government, and go to sleep in a home paid for with a government-backed loan. On Saturdays each fall, they spend their afternoons cheering for the government-run University of Tennessee football team. But they just don’t like the government. Our politicians understand this, and that’s why most local Republicans oppose any kind of tax increase. It’s nonsense. You can be opposed to big government in Washington and Nashville, yet want local government to provide more services closer to home. You can be a bona fide conservative and not panic every time

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someone suggests a modest property tax increase in Knox County. Don’t get me wrong. No one supports a tax increase for higher salaries for political cronies, but a modest property tax increase in Knox County could already have built a Safety Center to better house the mentally ill. (Our politicians say they support a Safety Center, but no one wants to pay for it.) Road improvements could be funded. We could pay good teachers more and keep them from moving elsewhere. More greenways could be built between neighborhoods, which would increase property values for homeown-

choice. We need to comply with state rules. This is perceived as giving monetary gifts for political gain. “At the end of the day, if you take this to the commissioner (Many-Bears Grinder, head of the Tennessee Department of Veterans’ Affairs), she will tell you the same thing.”

Cas Walker update Josh Hodge, co-editor of the UT History Department’s Cas Walker project, can be reached at jhodge24@vols.utk.edu or 205-960-9115.

Ice cream in Rocky Hill Four Knox County commissioners braved the heat for a night out at Bruster’s Ice Cream in Rocky Hill. Bob Thomas, Ed Brantley, John Schoonmaker and Dave Wright came to meet with residents. In the background are Thomas’ sister and mother, Barbara and Nelle Thomas. Nelle Thomas, observing her birthday week, said she was eating dinner: an ice cream sundae with “everything.” Photo by S. Clark

Candor needed on taxes ers and the quality of life of residents. Instead, we have politicians in county government who so reflexively oppose any tax increase that you can’t decide whether they are mimicking Cas Walker or Fox News. Of course, it doesn’t have to be this way. In fact, you don’t have to look further than the city of Knoxville to see another way forward. City taxpayers have supported property tax increases without a public outcry because they are satisfied with their government. Visit downtown Knoxville on a Saturday morning and walk in Market Square. The transformation of that entire area is nothing short of remarkable and has been enabled by consistent support across multiple mayoral administrations. (Don’t call Mayor Rogero a tax-and-spend liberal. The city’s plan to outsource the

Coliseum and Chilhowee Park alone is expected to save $500,000 in salaries.) A comparable level of investment by county government would reap untold dividends in Halls, Powell and Karns. At current tax levels, county residents won’t get any of that. Instead, folks should just expect more of the same. Leadership is taking what you inherit and moving forward in a way that reflects your values. Objecting to any tax increase at the county level isn’t conservative at all. It’s regressive and harms our future. We have some important elections coming up. Support candidates running for office who are honest with you about funding county government and who present a vision for the future that’s more than just promising they won’t raise taxes. It will take leadership (and more money) to move Knox County forward. Scott Frith is a local attorney. You can visit his website at pleadthefrith.com

City Council to discuss alternative financial services By Wendy Smith

City Council will discuss the Knoxville-Knox County Metropolitan Planning Council’s (MPC) recommendations regarding Alternative Financial Service establishments at a workshop at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 30. In February, City Council requested that MPC make a recommendation regarding zoning regulations for such institutions, which include check-cashing outlets, money transmitters, car title lenders, payday loan stores,

All-Americans to be If the football Volunteers live up to lofty expectations, history says three will be honored as all-Americans. Because of exceptional wisdom and insight, you are invited to pick ’em. Will it be Jalen Hurd, star running back? His field is crowded. Cam Sutton is a goodenough corner to persuade opponents to go the other way. Do you choose Jalen Reeves-Maybin, run-andhit linebacker? How about quarterback Joshua Dobbs, epitome of the student-athlete? You could certainly pick Derek Barnett, destroyer at defensive end. Kick returner Evan Berry could do it again. Center Coleman Thomas has a

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trict commissioner Brad Anders, Lewis said yes. “We are a state facility. If they are already in office, they have a right to come in there, and we cannot show favoritism.” When asked if allowing all candidates equal access to the veterans’ home could solve the perception of favoritism, Lewis said great care must be taken when dealing with state property and taxpayer money. “It’s the same thing as if I was in jail as an inmate. The state would not be depriving me of having freedom of

that half of the official selectors don’t know as much as you do, but they look at lineups and conclude somebody must be good if Alabama, Ohio State, Florida State and Clemson prevail season after season. After you have finished our all-America exercise, tell me who projects as the most valuable Volunteer. Is anybody indispensable? Five or six quarterbacks will go ahead of Dobbs in the next NFL roll call, but Joshua makes the Vols go. He is an exceptional leader (smarts, personality, guardian of the football). He is a genuine dual threat (671 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns, 2,291 passing and 15 TDs). He is not a bombs-away aerialist. He may or may not be the winning edge. He had two scor-

pawnshops and rent-to-own stores. South Knox council member Nick Pavlis was one of five council members who requested the recommendation. On Chapman Highway, there’s an area with 15 such businesses within a mile, he says. Customers go to one for a loan, and when they can’t pay, they go to the next one. It’s a vicious cycle. “It’s destructive to people and doesn’t send a good message. It’s not just in my district. They’re on every corner.”

He expects that such businesses will soon face federal regulations. The public is always welcome at council workshops, and discussions will include the concerns of the business community. “We’re open. We’ll listen.” The proposed zoning changes implement recommendations made in a 2015 MPC report titled “Research of Alternative Financial Services and Evaluation of Related Zoning Options.” Proposed changes in-

clude space requirements of 1,000 feet of separation between like businesses and 1,000 feet of separation between AFS establishments and residential property. The 2015 document reported 81 AFS establishments in Knoxville, 16 in Knox County, and two in Farragut. Existing businesses would be grandfathered. A vote on the proposed zoning changes was postponed at the June 21 City Council meeting. It’s expected to be on the July 5 agenda.

ing passes in the four losses last season. Hurd, 6-4, 241 and 23 miles an hour on a treadmill, is not your ordinary big running back. Butch Jones has declared him a Heisman candidate. Linebackers concede that Jalen causes headaches. Safeties say he is faster than he appears. Hurd was fourth in SEC rushing last season with 1,288 yards along with 12 touchdowns. He is a willing blocker and better than average receiver. He is within range (892) of Tennessee’s career rushing record but there is only one football and Alvin Kamara and Dobbs will have it a fair share. Sutton is good, very good. He has been the Vols’ best corner for three years. Certain sportswriters tell him he is great. SEC coaches and

pro scouts are less comforting. Coaches selected half a hundred 2015 all-SEC stars and did not mention Cameron. NFL provided mixed reviews. That is why he is here instead of there. Sutton led America with 18.7 yards per punt return. His 467 are a school career record. Reeves-Maybin, natural leader, is critical to the UT defense. He led with 105 tackles, 14 for losses. He figures to find more in the Bob Shoop blitz package. Cross your fingers on whether the repaired shoulder is 100 percent strong. Barnett is an intimidating pass rusher and strong enough at 6-3 and 257 to hold his own against running attacks. He tied for fourth in the SEC with 10 sacks and has 20 in his career. That is in the general direction of

Reggie White, school recordholder with 32. Evan Berry was the nation’s top kickoff returner in 2015 (38.3 average, three TDs, 804 yards, fourth-most in school history). Foes paid great compliments. They kicked away from him. Evan received more recognition than all other Vols combined: First-team allAmerica by Walter Camp, Sporting News and Sports Illustrated; second-team by Football Writers of America, CBS and Fox. He was SEC special teams player of the year. Berry didn’t play all that much on defense but he may play more. Last we saw, he was running toward the ocean with a Northwestern pass he pilfered in the bowl game. Marvin West awaits your input. His address is westwest6@netzero.com

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SENIOR NOTES ■ All senior centers will be closed Monday, July 4. ■ Karns Senior Center 8042 Oak Ridge Highway 951-2653 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Offerings include: card games; dance classes; exercise programs; mahjong; art classes; farkle dice games; dominoes; a computer lab; billiards room; outdoor grill and kitchen area. Register for: Covenant’s Wellness Lunch and Learn: “Nutrition and Your Health: Everything You Need to Know From Gluten Free to Portion Control,” noon Thursday, July 7. “Birds of the Wetlands” photo slide show by Ron Sentell, 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 8. ■ Frank R. Strang Senior Center 109 Lovell Heights Road 670-6693 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Offerings include: card games; exercise programs; dance classes; watercolor classes; Tai Chi; blood pressure checks; Mahjong; senior-friendly computer classes. Meet “Thomas Jefferson,” historian John Peach, noon Wednesday, June 29. Register for: Hot Dog Party and Pot Luck Social, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 6; bring side dish to share; $1 donation. ■ CAC Office on Aging 2247 Western Ave. 524-2786 knoxooa@knoxseniors.org ■ Knox County Senior Services City County Building 400 Main St., Suite 615 215-4044 Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Cleva Marrow reads a chart wearing glasses with yellow lenses Photos by S. Barrett

Eschenbach’s Stacy Fortney discusses lenses with colored filters.

Clarity for poor vision By Sara Barrett Forget rose-colored glasses. Yellow is the way to go. Stacy Fortney with Eschenbach Optik of America stopped by the East Tennessee Technology Access Center last week to help people with poor vision sample assistive devices that could potentially improve their quality of life. The three factors that can improve vision, according to Fortney, are magnification, lighting and contrast. Fortney showed the audience a number of tinted lenses and had volunteers read from a chart with and without using them. The difference was immediately clear in both the audience members’ reading and in their confidence level. “Many people even have that ‘aha’ moment when they see their grandchild’s face for the first time,” says Fortney of the simple change to a yellow lens which helps improve contrast in foreground and background vision. Cleva Marrow attended the discussion at ETTAC because the injections she re-

ceives for macular degeneration no longer work as well as she’d like. She was forced to give up driving in 2014. “Reading has always been a pleasure for me, but now it is a chore,” says Marrow, 93. Fortney pulled out a technical-looking light and held it near Marrow’s eyes to brighten a chart she had asked her to read. The light combined with yellow-filtered lenses improved Marrow’s reading substantially. “Absorptive filters will be common within 10 years for people of all ages,” says Fortney. “It will help with the retina damage we’re causing by looking at our cell phones and playing video games.” Fortney stressed several times that with its products, Eschenbach Optik strives to improve clients’ psychological wellbeing while also improving their vision. When someone is actively doing what they enjoy – reading, painting, etc. – their quality of life will naturally improve, too. ETTAC helps people with disabilities of all ages throughout East Tennessee.

It does not sell products or earn commission from its vendors who demonstrate products. Info: Paula Jones, 219-0130.

Eschenbach representative Stacy Fortney holds a light to help improve Ron Daves’ vision while he reads.

Picnic creates family fun Windsor Gardens recently hosted its fourth annual family picnic, welcoming more than 170 guests. Staff and residents invited family members to Windsor Gardens’ “backyard” to celebrate the importance of gathering with family and friends. Windsor Gardens’ kitchen staff prepared a cookout complete with hamburgers, pulled pork, watermelon and homemade ice cream. Guests of all ages were treated to live music, a dunking booth, corn hole, backyard golf, a photo booth, raffle drawings and a temporary tattoo station. “Windsor Gardens’

Members of the Folden family entertain at Windsor Gardens’ fourth annual family picnic. Photo submitted

family picnic is our way to cherish our residents by appreciating the importance of family and friends. “It is our goal to create an

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Trinity Baptist seniors find joy in fellowship

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By Nancy Anderson Having an active social life during one’s golden years can be a challenge for some, but not so for the seniors of Trinity Baptist Church’s JOY (Just Older Youth) Club. The group, nearly 40 members strong, cruised the Tennessee River aboard an authentic paddleboat, the Star of Knoxville, for their June gathering. “We meet the first Tuesday of every month for games, movies, costume parties, food, or whatever else strikes our fancy,â€? said co-director Elaine Doss. “Johnnie Keck, the other director, and I don’t dictate what we do or where we go. The club votes on everything. When someone brought up the cruise ‌ well, we were all on board for that! “The weather was just beautiful, the food was delicious, singer Tommy Spencer kept us entertained. But what was most fun was spending time with each other. We were all laughing and cutting up the whole time. I felt sorry for the crew members, but we couldn’t have asked for a better day.â€? Doss said the fun-loving group was founded about three years ago, and members have been laughing and growing together as a community ever since. “We have more than one jokester in the group. You just never know what

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The woman who lost a coin “Or what woman having 10 silver coins, if she loses one, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? When she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.’� (Luke 15:8-9 NRSV) JOY Club members from Trinity Baptist Church Wayne Shelton, Geraldine Shelton, Danae Phillips, Delores Raby and Joann Branum are all smiles anticipating a delicious meal and a relaxing cruise down the Tennessee River aboard The Star of Knoxville June 7. Photos submitted

Carol Thomas, Johnnie Keck and Elaine Doss seem to enjoy the blue skies, calm water, and camaraderie of the JOY Club.

they’re going to say or come up with next. We laugh so much and we love to make each other laugh.� She said the club helps seniors become less isolated, more open and joyful and engaged with the younger crowd. “A lot of times older peo-

ple are pushed to the back. They become isolated and depressed. That’s just not the way it should be. “Knowing these wonderful people has given me a greater appreciation for the knowledge older people have that they can share. They’re full of all kinds of

stories and blessings, and they’ve helped me grow to become a better person. “Knowing that we’re all together, the laughter and support has really brought me out of my own shell and given me ‌ well ‌ joy.â€? Info: www.trinitychurch karns.org.

‘Traveling’ Vacation Bible School By Carol Z. Shane A group of kids gather under a tree in Becky Givens’ big front yard. They’ve spent part of the morning running around, tossing balls, showing off a pet frog and doing what kids do, but now it’s time for singing and dancing. Music swells from a nearby boombox and the kids sing “Praise ye the Lord!� The 9 a.m. session of Grace Presbyterian Church’s Vacation Bible School has begun. It’s a VBS with a difference. “Our whole concept for a church is to get out into the city and invite everyone,� says Brooke Brummitt, who’s in charge of crafts. Church members are walking the walk by open-

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KSO hosts string camp for kids By Sara Barrett More than 200 student musicians from 10 area counties and just about every grade level gathered at Hardin Valley Academy last week for the K nox v ille Canon S y mphony Orchestra’s annual Summer String Camp.

Students age 6-18 performed in small groups based on their instruments and skill levels before assembling on the auditorium stage as part of a larger orchestra. This is West Valley Middle School student Alex Canon’s first year at KSO camp, and he says he was pleasantly surprised. “I liked meeting new people, and I was surprised by the smaller classes,� says Alex. He plays the viola and doesn’t like it when people

confuse it with the violin. This year’s theme, “That’s Entertainment,� opened the door for students to learn basic acting skills and costume design while sharpening their musical ability studying the work of composer John Williams. This is the 22nd year for KSO Summer String Camp, and a record 224 students participated. Of those, 73 attended for the first time. Info: www.knoxvillesymphony.com.

Kieran Maben, Stephanie Cho and Autumn Larmee take a break from performing during the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra’s annual Summer String Camp at Hardin Valley Academy. Photos by S. Barrett

SEEK program: Creating a working resumĂŠ “Don’t be afraid to sell yourselfâ€? - Leanne Friebel By Ruth White Writing a resumĂŠ can be an intimidating task for people who have worked many years, not to mention students coming out of high school. What is important on a resumĂŠ? Is there a specific style that is used to make one? What if I haven’t had a job in the past? Leanne Friebel, workbased learning coordinator in Union County, walked students through the steps of creating the best possible resumĂŠ. “Remember, you

are speaking on your own behalf, don’t be afraid to sell yourself,â€? she said. Important elements of a resumĂŠ include work experience and references. What does a student do if he/she hasn’t had a job or has limited experience? Friebel encouraged them to list any type of experience. “Did you babysit over the summer? Did you mow lawns? Do you watch children in child care at church or work in Bible School? That’s experience. Put that on your resumĂŠ.â€?

She also asked them to think about qualities they may possess. “Are you good with numbers? Are you organized? Do you enjoy working with your hands?â€? References are important on the resumĂŠ, because people are listed who know your character and know how you interact with others. Friebel suggested using individuals you have known for several years like a teacher, family friend or someone from church. “Don’t put down a boyfriend or girlfriend as a reference because if you break up or get in a fight, they may not speak highly of you

to an employer.â€? Make sure the contact information on a reference is correct and always make sure that it is okay to use a person as your reference. “You never want a reference called by a prospective employer to be caught off guard,â€? she said. Even the simplest resumĂŠ should speak well of someone’s ability and willingness to learn on the job and should be updated as new skills are learned and the employee gains experience in the field. For assistance in creating a resumĂŠ, visit the website Jobs4Tn.gov and create an account to begin accessing helpful job tools.

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S.O.R. Losers

Written by Avi and Illustrated by Timothy Bush

CHAPTER THIRTEEN:

“a breakfast serials story�

We Send the World a Message

Story So Far: With the Soccer Season plan. an ordinary day. I looked outside and saw down to the last game, and all previous When I woke the next morning, I have to the sun was shining. I thought, “Good.� For games lost, Captain Ed Sitrow thinks up a admit, I was excited. It wasn’t going to be the first time I wanted a game to happen. I got to breakfast a little early, actually feeling happy. “ To d a y ’s the day,� Dad announced. “Right.� “ To d ay you’ll really win,� chipped in my ma. “Could be.� My father leaned across the table and gave me a friendly tap. “Winning the last game is what matters. Go out with your head high, Ed.� “And my backside up if I lose?� I wanted to know. “Ed,� said my ma, “don’t be so hard on yourself. Your father and I are coming to watch.� “Suit yourselves,� I said, and beat it to the bus. As soon as I got to class, Saltz and I collected the T-shirts. “What are you going to do with them?� the others kept asking. “You picked me as captain, didn’t you?� “Mr. Lester did.� When we got all the shirts, Saltz and I sneaked into the Art Room and did what needed to be done. Putting them into a bag so no one would see, we went back to class. “Just about over,� I said. “I’m almost sorry,� confessed Saltz. “Me too,� I said. “And I can’t figure out why.� “Maybe the team that loses together really stays together.� ! ! “Right. Not one fathead in the whole $

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ready, I passed out the T-shirts.

Barish held his up. It was the regular shirt with “S.O.R.� on the back. But under it Saltz and I had added some iron-on letters. Now they all read: S.O.R. LOSERS B a r i s h’s reaction was just to stare. That was my only nervous moment. Then he cracked up, laughing like crazy. The rest, once they saw it, joined in. When Mr. Lester came down, he brought Mr. Tillman. We all stood up and turned our backs to them. “Oh, my goodness,� moaned Mr. Lester. “That’s sick,� said Mr. Tillman. “Sick!� His happy beads shook angrily. “It’s honest,� I said. “It’s defeatist,� yelled Tillman. “Mr. Tillman,� I asked, “is that true, about your trying out for pro football?� He started to say something, then stopped, his mouth open. “Yeah. I tried to make it with the pros, but couldn’t.� “So you lost too, right?� “Yeah,� chimed in Radosh, “everyone loses sometime.� “Listen here, you guys,� said Mr. Tillman, “it’s no fun being rejected.� “Can’t it be okay to lose sometimes?� I said, “You did. Lots of people do. You’re still alive. We don’t dislike you because of that.� “We got other reasons,� I heard a voice say. I think it was Saltz. Mr. Tillman started to say something, but turned and fled. Mr. Lester tried to give us a few final pointers, like don’t touch the ball with our hands, only use feet, things that we didn’t always remember to do. “Well,� he said finally, “I’ve enjoyed this.� “You did?� said Porter, surprised. “Well, not much,� he admitted. “I never coached anything before. To tell the truth, I don’t know anything about soccer.� “Now you tell us,� said Eliscue. But he was kidding. We sort of knew that. Just as we started out onto the field, Saltz whispered to me, “What if we win?� “With our luck, we will,� I said. We went out to the field. Last game. Tada! (To be continued.)

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FBMA at Splash Pad Jim Howlett of Howlett Equipment, Carol Jamerson of Rich Construction, Alderman Ron Pinchok, Farragut Parks and Leisure Services director Sue Stuhl, Mayor Ralph McGill, Alderman Louise Povlin, Alderman Bob Markli, Town Administrator David Smoak, and Vice Mayor Dot LaMarche enjoy the evening sunshine following a ribbon-cutting for the new splash pad at McFee Park last week. Photo by Wendy Smith Marek Pienkowski, center, celebrates as Polish Ambassador to the U.S. Ryszard Schnepf cuts the ribbon on the Polish Cultural Center. Former Ambassador to Poland Victor Ashe looks on. Photo by Wendy Smith

Polish Cultural Center opens where people can mingle, By Wendy Smith Ambassador of the Re- get to know each other and public of Poland to the U.S. build good relationships.â€? Schnepf said Knoxville Ryszard Schnepf was the guest of honor at a ribbon- has been supportive of PolJune was the time for the West Knox Lions to install new leadership, and past District governor Bill Slover came to the meeting cutting for Knoxville’s new ish families, thanks in part at Naples restaurant to do the honors. New president is Ron Welch, with past president Ron Riehn stepping in as secretary; Jim Polish Cultural Center lo- to Former U.S. Ambassador McFarland as treasurer; Tim Hilliker and Mike Walker as vice presidents; Sharon McFarland, Irene Riehn and Theresa Wright as cated in West Knox Plaza, to Poland Victor Ashe. The center looks very directors; and Jamie Harrington as Lion tamer. From left are Slover, Ron Riehn, McFarland, Welch, Hilliker, McFarland, Walker, 7417 Kingston Pike. The new center, which is promising for future activIrene Riehn, Harrington and Wright. The club also welcomed two new members, Sandra Booher and Sheila Wittke. Photo submitted adjacent to the medical of- ity, he said. “It’s always good to get fice of Honorary Consul for the Republic of Poland Dr. together and see a movie. It Marek Pienkowski, houses will create an ambiance for an art gallery and library, the free exchange of ideas.â€? The artwork of Maja The first section, the 1.4- 11-mile stretch,â€? he said. as-you-go state at the mo- and will host a monthly By Betsy Pickle Godlewska is currently on movie night. He estimates The ground has already mile stretch from Maloney “We’ve had eight fatalities ment, and we have funding display at the Polish Culthat there are approximatebeen broken – stripped bare Road to Woodson Drive, on that same stretch; 45 se- the way it is, it’s going to be difficult to continue and get ly 300 Polish families in the tural Center. She is an asover the past several weeks will be widened from two rious injuries. sociate professor of paint“The amount of volume this done in a fast period greater Knoxville area. and shorn of decades’ worth to three lanes in each direc“I hope it will be a place ing at UNC Charlotte. of trees and other greenery tion with “collectorâ€? (access) that’s on this road is inter- of time,â€? said Schroer. “We roads on each side so that state-like.â€? hope as we move ‌ forward – but an official ceremony State Sen. Becky Massey in this next year or two, in marked the launch of the there will be no at-grade first phase in a $446 million, streets directly entering Al- said the project had person- partnership with our repal meaning for her because resentatives and the govmultiyear Alcoa Highway im- coa Highway. The $70.9 million project a family friend, Nancy Kerr, ernor, that we can address provement project. â– Signups for coed and men’s recreational fall softball leagues Tennessee Transporta- is expected to be completed was killed while trying to sustainable funding so that are open until 5 p.m. Monday, July 25. Area churches, busition Commissioner John by Nov. 30, 2019. It will enter Alcoa Highway from projects like this can be nesses and other organizations are invited to participate. done and we don’t have to Schroer headlined a ground- include three bridges con- Maloney Road. Cost: $325 per team. Info/registration: townoffarragut.org/ “It’s going to ‌ make a use the word ‘decades,’ we breaking event held adjacent necting the collector roads register; Alden Rosner, 218-3373, or Ashley Lanham, 218to Alcoa Highway in a front and roundabouts at East difference in people’s lives,â€? can use the word ‘years.’ 3376; in person at Farragut Town Hall. “We know that we’ll save corner of Sevier Heights Maloney Road, West Ma- said Massey. Schroer said the econom- lives.â€? Baptist Church’s parking loney Road and Montlake ic benefits are a plus, but lot. As vehicles whizzed by Drive. Schroer described Alcoa the main goal he and Gov. mere yards away – few of them seeming to adhere to Highway as an “importantâ€? Bill Haslam have in mind is safety. He hopes to be able the new 40-mph speed limit but “dangerousâ€? road. “From 2013 to 2015, to keep the project on track – Schroer and local elected officials cheered the start of we’ve had 899 crashes on financially. Alcoa Highway over an “Because we are a paythe project.

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Matt Coker knows pianos surrounded by electronic organ parts, tinkering with various components. Like his older brother Taylor, well-known as a bassist on the local jazz scene, Matt plays bass, most often at Middlebrook Pike United Methodist Church. He also plays jazz piano around town, and has a Hammond Organ Group which meets at the Red Piano Lounge. But mainly, he fi xes pianos and organs. “This is what I like to do,� he says. Info: 865-670-6683 or organsandpianos.com

By Carol Z. Shane Matt Coker is bent over a Kawai grand piano. “The soundboard’s cracked,â€? he says, “and the edges are flexing, so it’s bad.â€? His assistant, Mike Cammisano, who has just taken off the fat bass strings so that Coker can get a close look, nods in agreement. Coker keeps feeling his way around the inside of the instrument. “Oh, no!â€? he says, finding another crack. “That one’s just as bad. And there’s no rib there, so that’s unfortunate.â€? Coker, who holds a degree in jazz piano from UT and is certified as a piano technician, knows pianos. His business, “Everything Piano and Organ,â€? caters to professionals and others who are serious about keeping their musical investments in good condition. He began considering work as a piano technician when he was studying with famed jazz pianist/teacher Donald Brown. “One day I saw Frank Hambright at UT.â€? Hambright was UT’s on-staff piano technician at the time. “I’ve always been technically minded ‌ I get that from my dad.â€? Coker was struck with the idea that playing jazz piano might not make for the most stable career. “I didn’t

Piano technician Matt Coker fixes both acoustic and electronic instruments. Photo by Carol Z. Shane

want to wait tables,� he jokes. Though he did finish his music degree and says he still plays as often as he can, he is happy he stuck with the technical side of music as a career. Married for 11 years, his wife Lynn is also a musician. The couple have two children: son Cael, 2, and daughter Emmy, 4. Since 2007 they’ve partnered with Knox Music Studios to provide music lessons. “The school started with 900 square feet,� says Coker. By 2009 they were able to double the space. Knox

Chamber networking at ITT Elizabeth Stone, ITT’s director of career services, and Joe Esway, ITT campus director, hosted more than 50 business professionals for morning coffee, bagels and introductions at the Farragut West Knox Chamber networking event held at ITT Technical Institute, 9123 Executive Park Dr. Photo by Nancy Anderson

BIZ NOTES ■Katie Cauthen is WDVX Radio’s new program director/ content manager. A Knoxville native and 2011 graduate of UT’s School of Journalism and Electronic Media, Cauthen has been with WDVX since 2008. She was chosen after a national search because of her knowledge of American roots music and artists played on WDVX and her readiness to meet today’s rapid technological changes in the music industry, said Linda Billman, general manager.

Music Studios now has two locations where 28 teachers – all with degrees in music – provide various types of music lessons to 315 (and counting) kids. Lynn helps manage the school, and also teaches there. In 2012, noting both a lack of available work as a piano technician and a rising trend in electronic instruments, Coker went to Pellissippi State Com- ■Michael Saad has been munity College to earn a named vice president and certificate in electronics chief information officer technology. He can often at the UT Medical Center. be found at the back of his He most recently served as shop at his workbench, senior consultant with Trust-

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■Laura Mollenhour-FÊliz of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Farragut recently won the firm’s exclusive Spirit of Partnership Award for outstanding performance during 2015. Jim Weddle, the firm’s managing partner, calls Mollenhour-FÊliz a leader in the firm and an example of what a dedicated Edward Jones financial advisor can achieve. She was one of only 1,108 financial advisors out of the firm’s more than 14,000 to receive the award. ■Salon Visage and Be Styled Knoxville will soon be located at 1701 Downtown West Boulevard. Be Styled By Salon Visage will launch Tuesday, July 5, with expanded service menus, a new logo and dedicated space inside Salon Visage. Salon Visage is the hub of The Visage Group, owned by Frank and Belinda Gambuzza. Info: 865-6944000.

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Summit emphasizes green influence of cities There were two primary themes at the recent U.S.China Climate-Smart/LowCarbon Cities Summit in Beijing, says Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero. The first was that the two super powers will have to work together to affect change. The second was that change will start with cities. Forty Chinese mayors and 20 U.S. mayors attended, including Rogero, who was accompanied by Erin Gill, director of the city’s Office of Sustainability. The U.S. and China are the world’s two largest economies and are the two largest contributors to carbon emissions. Aggressive goals have been set by both countries to reduce emissions, but each is in a different place, Rogero says. The U.S. is already actively cutting emissions, while China’s goals call for emissions to peak before reduction can begin. Some cities plan to peak sooner than the national commitment. At the summit, Rogero made a presentation about Knoxville’s green efforts with DuBuque, Iowa, Mayor Roy D. Buol. She talked about how important it is for cities to measure green-

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house gases, and said cities need to lead by example by reducing energy consumption. Knoxville is already seeing savings from efficiency upgrades to municipal buildings. She also talked about the importance of partnering with the community, as the city did with TVA for Knoxville Extreme Energy Makeover, and Knoxville’s emphasis on green engineering practices. Rogero was impressed by the number of bike facilities in Beijing until she realized that the number of cyclists is decreasing. “What looked good was actually worse.� While China has traditionally relied on bicycles for transportation, it now faces increasing automobile ownership. Driving is restricted through practices like license tag lotteries. In recent decades, the Chinese government has focused on economic growth.

Parkwest Medical Center has received designation as a NICHE hospital. The Nurses Improving Care for HealthsysMayor Madeline Rogero and Erin Gill brief the press about their tem Elders recent trip to Beijing. Photo by Wendy Smith designation Lynn Cagle indicates a Now it must address how Knoxville, she said. hospital’s commitment to those efforts have affected “I loved seeing so many elder care. the environment, she says. people being active.� “The NICHE designaThe country has recently There’s no doubt that city tion shows our dedication begun converting to cleaner leadership can influence cit- to providing patient-cenmanufacturing processes. izens to make decisions that tered care for older adult One of her take-aways positively affect our envi- patients,� says Lynn Cagle, from the summit is that ronment. But it takes mon- BSN, MBA, CENP, vice people are people. ey, as well as leadership, to president and chief nursing “Once you get to know provide the infrastructure officer at Parkwest. people on a personal level, for citizens to reduce their “Through our participayou see that you share the personal use of fossil fuels. tion in the NICHE program same hopes and dreams.� If energy savings could be we are able to offer evidenceShe was particularly de- converted into more bicycle based, interdisciplinary lighted to get to know a bee- and pedestrian facilities, approaches that promote keeper during her stay at a Knoxville could truly set an better outcomes, positive exlodge just outside of Beijing. example for the rest of the periences and improved care Gill said she struck by the world. amount of exercise equipKnoxville has been “put ment in public parks. It was on the map� by the green similar to equipment lo- efforts of Gill and her staff, cated next to greenways in Rogero said.

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Gerdau golf winners Matt Woodward, Todd Wakefield, Allen Osborne and Don Kidd comprised the first-place team at steel recycler Gerdau’s annual benefit golf tournament at Ruggles Ferry Golf Club. The tournament raised $2,000 for amyloidosis research at the UT Graduate School of Medicine. The rare and devastating disease took the life of former Gerdau Knoxville vice president and general manager Arlan Piepho at age 63.

Purchasing tradeshow East Tennessee Purchasing Association’s 11th annual Business Matching and Tradeshow will be held Thursday, July 21, at Rothchild Conference Center, 8807 Kingston Pike. Small business owners can meet purchasing officials in local government and learn about business opportunities available in East Tennessee from both local governments and businesses. At least 25 government groups will participate and 300 vendors will be on hand. Seminars will be held throughout the day. Admission is free. Info: etpanews. org

Surgeon General visits UT U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy (far right) leads a panel discussion on the opioid abuse epidemic for approximately 350 health care providers at UT Medical Center. Joining Murthy on the panel are (from left): Dr. John E. Blake III, president of the Tennessee Pain Society; Dr. Mitchell L. Mutter, medical director of special projects for the Tennessee Department of Health; and Maegan Martin, executive director, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners.

for older adults. This leads to greater satisfaction rates for patients, their families and staff.� “Parkwest Medical Center shows a tremendous commitment to meet the most critical challenge of our times – quality care of older adults,� says Holly Brown, MSN, GNP-BC, NICHE program director. NICHE is an international program designed to help health care organizations improve the care of older adults. Based at NYU College of Nursing, NICHE consists of over 680 healthcare organizations in the U.S., Canada, Bermuda, Singapore and Australia. Three other Covenant Health facilities also carry the NICHE designation: Fort Sanders Regional, Fort Loudoun and LeConte Medical Centers. Info: Treated Well.com or 865-374-PARK.

The city of Knoxville is installing 1,000 new parking meters, raising rates for downtown parking and increasing enforcement, effective July 1. The goal is to create more turnover of parking spaces in high-demand areas. â– New meters will be installed downtown, including Gay Street. â– The meters will be in effect Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Gay Street and around Market Square, and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. elsewhere. â– Long-term meter rates will be 30 cents an hour, with a 10-hour limit. â– City-owned garages will continue to be free

on weekends and after 6 p.m. on weekdays, and will charge $1 an hour on weekdays. Monthly parking rates at city-owned garages will increase by $5 a month. â– Monthly parking for weekday commuters at the Civic Coliseum garage will decrease to $15 a month with new trolley routes providing free service from the Coliseum garage every 7 to 8 minutes on weekdays. The garage is a 5-minute walk from Gay Street. The 1,022 solar-powered parking meters will accept credit cards or change, and will include sensors that will enable city engineers to track actual usage of street parking spaces.

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Doctor’s neighborly action saves Knoxville man’s life It was that old familiar feeling, and it wasn’t a good one. It was the same “twisting sensation” James Barker had felt in 2005 when a heart attack led to a quadruple bypass and forever changed his life. Now, here it was again. Just three laps into his cardiomowing routine, the 66-year-old Barker knew what was happening and began looking for a place to fall. He couldn’t have been luckier. Not only did his face miss his concrete driveway, but his neighbor – Dr. Tim McIlrath, an anesthesiologist at Parkwest Medical Center – was right there within seconds, administering chest compressions to bring the pulseless Barker back to life. “All the stars were lined up right and the angel on his shoulder was smiling,” said cardiologist Dr. A. Robert Blacky, who placed two stents in Barker’s chest after his arrival by ambulance at Parkwest’s Emergency Department. It happened around 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 10. Barker and his wife, Anita, had just returned home from a weekend excursion to visit family in Atlanta. As soon as the van was unloaded, Barker decided to tackle the lawn work with his self-propelled mower while his wife used the leaf blower to whisk away the grass clippings – something he normally does himself. “I mowed two or three laps and I thought, ‘I haven’t done any cardio exercise in two days so I’ll just turn this baby up and trot along behind it to get my heart rate up,’” said Barker. “I did about three laps and I felt that same exact symptom that I had previous to my bypass. The first thing that came into my mind was to take a shortcut through the woods which would’ve been a mistake because Anita might not have seen me down there. Then I remember thinking I need to get across the driveway because I need to fall in the grass not on concrete. That was all I remember, and I was down.” He believes only a minute or two passed before his wife saw him lying face down and came running. When she turned him over, his eyes were rolled back and he was making a gurgling sound. Quickly, she called for her neighbor, Dr. Mc-

Ilrath, who was outside rounding up his children for dinner. As he rushed to Barker’s side, he summoned one of his family’s dinner guests, a registered nurse, to come help “in case I needed an extra set of eyes or hands.” She called 911 and relayed info to EMS as Dr. McIlrath began cardio-pulmonary resuscitation on Barker, who had no pulse and only “agonal” or labored breathing. Soon, they were joined by another neighbor, also a registered nurse, who began alternating the 100-beat-a-minute chest compressions with Dr. McIlrath on the still lifeless Barker. “Within 3 or 4 minutes, I had a doctor and two RNs working on me. That’s why I am here today,” Barker would say later. Even so, as he performed compressions on Barker’s chest, Dr. McIlrath questioned whether his neighbor could be revived. “Doing something like that in a nonclinical setting was, for lack of a better word, very abstract, very different,” said McIlrath, who is also a board-certified emergency physician and has performed CPR before, but only in the emergency room or in a hospital setting. “Normally, you have a whole crew and able to put in an IV and do other things. It was very unusual to do something like that in a nonclinical setting. Your chances of being resuscitated without any neurological deficits are slim. We were just so fortunate that we were as close as we were and able to respond as quickly as we did.” Within about 10 minutes, the ambulance arrived. Finding their patient in ventricular fibrillation, the emergency medical technicians put the paddles to his chest. “They gave him one shock,” said Dr. McIlrath. “That was all it took to get him back into a normal heart rhythm and they loaded him up in the ambulance and took him to Parkwest.” As the ambulance sped away, Dr. McIlrath was hoping for the best. “I was hopeful that he would survive, given that he was starting to revive some during the compressions,” said Dr. McIlrath. “But I didn’t know what they were going to find when they did his work-

Dr. Tim McIlrath visits his friend and neighbor, James Barker, at Parkwest Cardiac Rehab after helping save his life in April. up. I was hoping for the best but not trying to be overly optimistic.” Barker “came to” about midway through the 10-minute ride to Parkwest’s Emergency Department entrance. “Boom! As soon as that door opened, there they were – two, three, four people surrounding me. I was pretty impressed with that,” he said. “It was like they were waiting for me.” They were. After all, Barker was drifting in and out of consciousness with v-fib, the most serious cardiac rhythm disturbance in which the heart’s lower chambers quiver instead of pumping blood, causing cardiac arrest. “If ventricular fibrillation is not treated within a minute or so, it will cause death,” said Dr. Blacky. “Dr. McIlrath and the nurses did a wonderful job.” While an EKG failed to show a classic heart attack, Barker’s blood markers indicated he’d suffered a mild one. “He was in very tough shape,” said Dr. Blacky whose heart catheterization procedure revealed

that an artery in the back of Barker’s heart was 80 percent blocked by plaque that had broken loose and a subsequent branch of that artery was 90 percent blocked. Both blockages were opened with stents. Barker had been a model patient since his 2005 quadruple bypass, eating right and exercising. “He did everything right,” said Dr. Blacky. “He probably delayed this event just because of his appropriate lifestyle of exercise and diet. If all the pieces of the puzzle weren’t available, particularly with ventricular fibrillation, he wouldn’t even have made it to the emergency room.” After Barker had recovered from surgery and settled into his room, Dr. McIlrath stopped by to check on the neighbor whose life he helped save. “I think we both understood just how fortunate he was to not only be alive but to have not sustained neurological damage [stroke],” said Dr. McIlrath. “He was completely lucid and did not

appear to have lost any neurologic function. So I was very pleased for that. Secondly, he had not lost any cardiac function as well. They were able to do his heart cath and open up those coronaries in a timely and efficient manner so we’re all very appreciative of that.” Two days later, Barker was back home counting his blessings and the pieces of that puzzle that made him the luckiest man alive. “I have reflected many, many times how if any one piece of this puzzle were removed or changed, my outcome would have been very different,” said Barker, who is now in cardiac rehab three days a week at Fort Sanders West. “I have a whole new perspective and admiration for all the talented medical people I was fortunate to have encountered that pretty Sunday afternoon. I was fortunate that my neighbors were home and available. I was fortunate to be taken to the next level by the team of responders, who stabilized me and delivered me to Parkwest. And I am certainly glad those people were working Sunday night. Total professionals with the gift to save a life – if you can get to them.” Not all do. Each year, more than 300,000 Americans suffer a heart attack outside of a hospital, but only 6.5 to 7 percent survive. But CPR within two minutes of cardiac arrest before EMS arrives doubles the likelihood of survival. If Barker’s heart attack had happened during his drive home, if his wife hadn’t helped on the lawn, if he didn’t have a doctor and nurse as neighbors … If. If. If. He’s very fortunate and very blessed,” said Dr. McIlrath. “It didn’t happen on the interstate and when it did happen, his wife was right there and we just happened to be at home on a Sunday afternoon. It was just as God gave me the wherewithal to do what I did, or what WE did, and not lollygag … I tell you, he’s certainly a blessed man.” Barker’s brother-in-law jokingly suggested that he cash in his luck on some lottery tickets. Barker, who had never bought lottery tickets before, followed that advice and bought four. “And,” Barker said, “all four were duds.”

What’s your sign? Know the warnings Would you recognize a heart attack if you were having one? Many people don’t. Most believe that the chief warning sign is a pain in the left arm or an elephant-sized crushing pain in the chest. Both are, indeed, strong indications. But did you know that there are other warning signs that are much less obvious but can be your own signature pain, warning that a heart attack is near? A pulsating pain in both arms, heavy perspiration, shortness of breath can all be warnings as well. “I felt that same exact symptom that I had previous to my bypass,” James Barker said of his most recent heart attack. “It’s kind of like a twist-

ing in my sternum, and I knew when I felt it that was it because the nurses always said, ‘That pain is yours – when you feel that, get your phone, get some help.’” “Some folks have somewhat different symptoms compared to what is written in the (medical) books and those symptoms are what a patient should watch for,” said Dr. A. Robert Blacky, a boardcertified cardiologist at Parkwest Medical Center.

“Some people don’t have the classic, substernal crushing discomfort – it may be arm discomfort or jaw discomfort or epigastric (stomach area) discomfort. If they have a symptom that recurs, particularly with exercise and particularly if it increases in frequency and severity, then they should view that as their angina (heart pain) and that should be a warning sign.” According to the American Heart Association, most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Often people affected aren’t sure what’s wrong and wait too long before getting help. Here are signs that can mean a heart attack is happening: ■ Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.

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NEW & PRE-OWNED CLEARANCE SALE ALL 2015 MODELS MUST GO!!!! Check Us Out At Northgaterv.com or call 865-681-3030 ORIG. VINTAGE RV, 1974 Chev. Concord. (Coleman Ed.) 454 motor, AT, owner’s manual w/documents. $4000. (865)604-2256. REDUCED. 2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 37 PCT, exc cond, gas Ford V10, low miles - 25K+, 3 slides, sitting rm off BR, french doors from BR to bath, dbl refrig w/ice maker, elec. awning, full body paint, stored indoors, Need to sell. $44,900 nego. 865-357-2417 or 304-444-7761

Motorcycles/Mopeds 2003 GOLDWING - red, exc cond, 51K mi, new tires/windshield/backrest. Asking $8900. 1996 GOLDWING TRIKE - lots of chrome & extras, 98K mi, runs great, with trailer. Asking $12,500. Call (865) 660-7007 HARLEY ULTRA LTD 2014 Superior Blue color, 26k mi incl. new Bushtec Trlr painted to match. Will not separate. $21,500. 865-335-3957 YAMAHA - Yamaha V-Star 650 2009, 2190 mi, windshield, eng guards, saddlebags, $3500 (865)689-4592.

Off Road Vehicles 2011 HONDA FOREMAN - 4x4 ES, 372.6 mi, 56.8H, like new. $5100. 865-6096044; 601-527-6562 Seymour.

Personal Watercraft 2007 SEA DOO GTX 3 SEATER/ Colbalt blue, 35 hrs. w/Hustler Trailer, Beautiful machine, $5775. (865)719-7606.

Driver/Transport DRIVERS: NO-TOUCH! - Get Home, Get Paid! Excellent Pay Per\Wk! + Monthly Bonuses. Strong Benefits Package. CDL-A 1yr exp. 888-4069046.

Services Offered Cleaning Services

HOUSE CLEANING BY MARY TURNER Free estimates! Serving West Hills and Farragut. Please call (865)692-9725

Electric Providers

RETIRED ELECTRICTIAN

Available for small jobs and service calls. Ceiling fan specialty. Call Wayne at (865)455-6217

ADVANTAGE REMODELING & HANDYMAN SERVICE JIMMY THE PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN!!

Can fix, repair or install anything around the house! Appliances, ceramic tile, decks, drywall, fencing, electrical, garage doors, hardwoods, irrigation, crawlspace moisture, mold & odor control, landscape, masonry, painting, plumbing. Any Remodeling Needs you wish to have done or completed!

EMERGENCY SERVICE 24/7 Retired Vet. looking to keep busy.

Call (865)281-8080 Home Maint./Repair HAROLD’S GUTTER SERVICE Will clean front & back, $20 & up. Quality work, guaranteed.

(865)288-0556

Farmer’s Mkt/ Trading Post Farm Buildings

BARNS - SHEDS GARAGES - CARPORTS PATIO COVERS BUILT ON YOUR PROPERTY FREE ESTIMATES!

Millen Garage Builders 865-679-5330 Farm Equipment 1948 M FARMALL - completely rebuilt, new tires, 3 pt hitch added, 12 Volt syst. $3800. (865)548-0822

AT YOUR SITE LOGS TO LUMBER

2005 FORD EXCURSION - 6.0 diesel eng. 51K, $4000 exchange. (865)250-1480. BMW 2006, 3.0 ENGINE. - 61k mi. $2500. (865)250-1480. BUICK 1975 455 eng., 74K miles, U pull. $500. (865)250-1480.

Recreation

Boats/Motors/Marine

USING A WOOD MIZER PORTABLE SAW MILL

865-986-4264

GOAD MOTORSPORTS Convenient New Location! Exit 134 • Caryville Tennessee’s Largest CFMOTO Dealer!

CFMOTO

72 COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE 26 YEARS STRONG Large Selection of Side by Sides including 4 Seaters!

Logs2Lumber.com FRESH HAY, 4X4 ROLLS, IN BLAINE $25 a roll, 100 rolls or more $20 a roll. (865) 216-5387 IRRIGATION SYSTEM. $2500-- - Sawmill, $10,000, Gris Mill $450, Cider Mill. $400. (865)882-8861

25’ SUN TRACKER Pontoon 2006, Chev. eng., Exc. cond. $9500 Call 865-279-5035 CHRIS CRAFT 1954 RIVIERA - 20 ft mahogany run about, just restored w/custom Trailmaster trlr & fully equip. $48,400. (865)919-1841.

HUSTLER PONTOON TRAILER for 20’ boat. $1500. (865)245-9738

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KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killers/KIT Complete Treatment System Hardware Stores, The Home Depot, homedepot.com (618)351-7570

ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES - AKC reg., 1st shots, vet ck’d. $1500 & up. Call (423)519-0647.

German Shepherd puppies, 4 F, 1 M, parents on site, shots, dewormed, hips & health guar. $950. 865-361-1013 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS AKC, West German bldlns, 6 M, 3 F, vet ck’d. health guar. $700. 865-322-6251.

Pets

HORIZEN ETRAK $200/b.o. (865)724-4047

MP3

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MINI DACHSHUND puppies, CKC reg, 3 males, B&T piebald, ready 7/1. $500 - $100 dep. (865) 335-8573

Tickets/Events

PIT BULL PUPPIES, ALL BLUES - 2 fem., 1 M left. $650 ea. 6 wks. old. Purple Ribbon Reg. (865)640-3268

PUPPY NURSERY Many different breeds Maltese, Yorkies, Malti-Poos, Poodles, Yorki-Poos, Shih-Poos, Shih Tzu, $175/up. shots & wormed. We do layaways. Health guar. Go to Facebook, Judys Puppy Nursery Updates. 423-566-3647 WIRE HAIRED TERRIER female, shots, worming, $125. (423)271-5129

Merchandise

AMANA FREEZER, 10 CF - Chest White Westinghouse freezer, both good cond. Work fine. $100 ea. (865)6038691 or 865-201-8402

GOOD AS NEW APPLIANCES 90 Day Warranty

Buy/Sell VOLS Tickets All Games Home / Away Battle @ Bristol / Kenny Chesney in Bristol 865-622-7255

Tools

2 LOTS w/crypts incl at Sherwood Mem. Gardens in Garden of Last Supper sect. $2500 ea. 865-806-5972 HIGHLAND MEM. PRIME LOCATION - Good Shepherd. 2 lots for $2995. (443)536-1004 MANY PRIME CEMETERY LOTS - available in various gardens at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Sacrifice at $1200 per lot with buyer paying $95 deed transfer fee. Call James at 865-882-8125 for info.

Collectibles

BUYING OLD US COINS

90% silver, halves, quarters & dimes, old silver dollars, proof sets, silver & gold eagles, krands & maple leafs, class rings, wedding bands, anything 10, 14, & 18k gold old currency before 1928 WEST SIDE COINS & COLLECTIBLES 7004 KINGSTON PK CALL 584-8070

Furniture BEIGE LEATHER couch & sofa, cherry end tables & sofa table & 8 1/2 x 11 carpet. (865)482-3037 QUEEN BR LEXINGTON - cream color w/bedding. $700. Phone (865)7244047 SOLID WOOD BLONDE BUNKBED - with dresser, desk & storage in steps. $350 Solid wood blonde dining table, good cond. $100. (865)482-7700

CRAFTSMAN RIDING MOWER - 42” Cut. Works great! (865)310-8592 JOHN DEERE X475 - 195 hrs, brand new 62” deck. $6495 obo (865)599-0516

WHEAT HAY - Wheat hay 5x5 rolls with netwrap 865 850 7016 please no calls after 9 00 pm (865)850-7016

AIREDALE TERRIER - puppies, AKC, 3F, 1M, 8 wks, shots, wormed, vet ck’d. $1150. (423)329-4503.

OXYGEN TANKS (2) 282 CU. FT. customer owned tanks. $550 for the pair. (865)621-7138

Announcements Adoptions

A loving Mom, a devoted Dad, and a bright future are waiting to welcome your baby! Expenses paid. Anne & Colin. 1-877-246-6780

Merchandise - Misc.

Real Estate Rentals Apartments - Furnished WALBROOK STUDIOS 865-251-3607 $145 weekly. Discount avail. Util, TV, Ph, Refrig, Basic Cable. No Lease.

1,2,3 BR

865-970-2267 *Pools, Laundries, Appl. *5 min. to UT & airport www.riversidemanorapts.com 2 BR POWELL - Beautiful secure bldg, Special 1/2 rent now. Water pd, all appl. $570. $150 DD. 865-384-1099 ; 938-6424

2 BR TOWNHOUSES South - Taliwa Gardens $585 - $625 1 1/2 bth, W/D conn. (865) 577-1687 BEST DEAL OUT WEST! 1BR from $375. 2BR $550-$750. No pets. Parking @ front door. (865)470-8686 BROADWAY TOWERS 62 AND OLDER Or Physically Mobility Impaired 1 & 2 BR, util. incl. Laundry on site. Immediate housing if qualified. Section 8-202. 865-524-4092 for appt. TDD 1-800-927-9275

Financial MORNINGSIDE GARDENS

Consolidation Loans

FIRST SUN FINANCE

We make loans up to $1000. We do credit starter & rebuilder loans. Call today, 30 minute approvals. See manager for details. 865-687-3228

1 BR Apt Now Available ELDERLY OR DISABLED COMPLEX A/C, Heat, Water & Electric Incl, OnSite Laundry, Computer Center & Resident Services Great location! On the Bus Line! Close to Shopping! Rent Based on Income, Some Restrictions Apply Call 865-523-4133. TODAY for more information

Real Estate Sales Homes Unfurnished East OPEN SUN. 2-4 1809 Wonderland Lane near Spring Hill School. Estate Sale, brick bsmt rancher. Hardwood floors. LR w/FP, 3 BR, 2 BA, eat-in kit. Downstairs: Lg. fam. rm w/frpl & gas logs, 2 car gar. Deck w/covered brick patio below. Lg. lot & 10x16 storage bldg. House built 1962. Sev. recent upgrades. 1 owner. Good cond. More info call 865-6898321. FSBO $129,900

West FSBO 3BR, 2BA + bonus rm., hdrwd flrs, lg. yard, 7420 Sheffield Dr. walking dist. to West Hills Elem. $185,000 865-924-0296.

KODAK - 4 BR, 2 BA, garden tub, 2560 SF, great views, landscaped, porches, open deck, walkway, gas logs, 2 outbldgs, FULLY FURNISHED. $79,900. (256)452-2262

Manufactured Homes I BUY OLDER MOBILE HOMES 1990 up, any size OK 865-384-5643 MANUFACTURED HOME located btwn Solway & Karn, at Volunteer Vlg. MH park, 3 huge BR, 2 BA, fam. rm, DR & kit, huge front & back deck, sep. laundry rm. $38,000/neg. (865)206-4838

For Sale By Owner

(2) 2013 heated Shiatsu massage recliners, like new, remote control, brown lthr., MP3 plyr., $3000 both or $1500 ea. (865)216-9836.

423-754-4596

GREAT VALUE RIVERSIDE MANOR ALCOA HWY

Homes For Sale

Lawn & Garden

LARGE FAMILY LOOKING FOR LARGE FARM For details: poldersfarmsearch.com

1993 NISSAN 240SX - Searching for the previous owner of my Nissan 240sx. White,125,000,Powell Oct 2014. Pls contact by mail(contact # for address)VIN: JN3MS37AIPW201144 (865)851-5581

Cemetery Lots 2 LOTS Highland Memorial West, value $2900 each. Sell $1400 each. Call 865-414-4615.

Real Estate Wanted

$355 - $460/mo.

COUPLE HOPING TO ADOPT :

6’ CUSTOM OAK BATH VANITY, w/ granite molded top & backsplash, molded dual sinks, bone in color, 35” T, 6 yrs. old, $325. (865)458-6554.

41 ACRES & 6 ACRES tracts for sale in Maryville, Tenn. (865)556-8890

Wanted

WASHER & DRYER - Maytag, heavy duty. Both for $200. Runs Good. (423)330-3110

Building Materials

approx 5 miles from I-40 Westel exit & just a few miles off USD70. Property has utilites and 3 ponds. Asking $1M - all offers considered. Call for more details, 865-694-0002

Apartments - Unfurn.

COMMERCIAL SHOP FAN - $100. (865)250-1480

865-851-9053

2001 E. Magnolia Ave.

103 ACRES ROCKWOOD AREA

I-DEAL TICKETS

ADOPTION: Loving couple promises your baby a secure home. Denise & Nick. 1-888-449-0803

Med Equip & Supplies

APPALACHIAN BASSETS - 6 weeks old, shots & wormed. Females, CKC Reg. $350. (931)319-0000

Sporting Goods Golf clubs, Adams Tight Lies, full set incl. woods, irons, putters &bag. Used 3-4 times. pd $450; Sell $300/b.o. 865679-3030 (865)577-1432

PROFORM 995I EASY LIFT treadmill. 3.0 motor, bought Black Fri. 2015, barely used. $625 cash. (865)5238457 or 865-405-9302

Dogs

ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD puppies, working/champion lines, $600. (865) 322-5531

Lots/Acreage for Sale

GOLDENDOODLE Puppies, CKC, F1, vet ck, shots, wormed, lt to med. color. $650. 931-528-2690 or 931-261-4123

TORO 36” WALK-BEHIND MOWER. 60 hours. $3950. (423)618-2873

1995 PONTOON BOAT - 24’, New trailer. $5200. (865)898-5369.

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPS Toy / Mini, champion bloodline. (865) 322-5545. www.dollsanddogs.com

Appliances General Services

Farm Products Auto Parts & Acc

Merchandise - Misc.

GERMAN SHEPHERD AKC pups, 6 wks old, S&W, mother & father on premises. $600 M, $650 F. (865)789-2193

Jobs

1995 763 Bobcat, only 1200 hours, good paint, really nice tires, $13,500. (865) 475-1182

865-216-5052 865-856-8106

Dogs

FOR SALE BY OWNER 8900 Martin Mill Pike, OPEN HOUSE: SUN JUNE 26 1-4pm. 3BR 2BA. 2400 sq ft. 4.5 acres. Updated interior. (865)806-9725

2BR, 1BA - remodeled, appls. w/W/D, South Knox, 10 min. to UT. $625 mo. & refs. 865-659-0773. READY TO RENT JULY 1 5005 Bernhurst Dr. • Living Rm & Dining rm • Kitchen w/refrig. & range • 3 nice BR • 2 full BA • Concrete driveway • Enclosed w/fence all sides Must have refer.$850/mo. + dep. (865)588-2272 WEST. 1704 White Pine Cir. 4 BR, 2 BA, gar., level yard, deck, refurbished, $1200 mo. 865-671-2222

Townhouse/Villas Unfurn 2BR, 1 1/2BA, carport, all appls, W/D conn, new paint & deck, Pretty area near OR. $675 mo.+ dep. 865-457-1913.

Real Estate Commercial Commercial Property /Sale NORTH 17,000 SF bldg on 2.25 acres, needs repair. Ideal for entertainment center, church or apts. $225,000. 865-544-1717; 865-740-0990.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 Craft: Spirit Shakers, 2 p.m., Farragut Branch Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road. For ages 3 and up. Info: 777-1750. Free Introduction to Self Defense for Women class, 6 p.m., CrossFit ex libro, 5438 Hilton Industrial Way. Info/registration: 454-8359 or exlibroselfdefense.com. Magician Michael Messing, 3 p.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750. “Pinterest/Instagram/Twitter for Seniors” class, 10 a.m.-noon, Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors. Cost: $30. Registration/payment deadline: June 29. Info/registration: townoffarragut.org/ register; in person at the Town Hall; 218-3375. Spanish Food and Wine Pairing workshop, 6 p.m., Glass Bazaar, 6470 Kingston Pike. Instructor: Terri Geiser. Cost: $48. Info/registration: 584-9072.

THURSDAY, JUNE 30 Variety Thursday: featuring Blue Line Blues (A Band of KPD Officers), 7-9 p.m., Bill Lyons Pavilion, Market Square. Free music performances each Thursday. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on. Info: Knoxvilletn.gov/concerts.

FRIDAY, JULY 1

Morning String Dusters, 7 p.m., Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, Highway 73, Townsend. Presented by Boyd’s Jig and Reel. Bring lawn chairs. Tickets: $8; kids under 5 and GSMHC members, free. Tickets available at the door. Info: 448-0044 or gsmheritagecenter.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 9 “Are Your Shrubs Hiding Your House?,” 1:30 p.m., Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golfclub Road. Presented by Master Gardener John Payne. Free and open to the public. Info: 588-8813 or knoxlib.org. Second Saturday Concert at The Cove: The Hit Men, 6-8 p.m., The Cove at Concord Park, 11808 S. Northshore Dr. Free concert; bring blankets or lawn chairs. Presented by Knox County Parks & Recreation. Info: Jennifer Linginfelter, 215-4579; or Michael Grider, 215-4750. Vintage baseball, noon and 2:30 p.m., Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorn Grove Pike. Games and parking free; concessions available. Bring lawn chair or blanket for seating. Info: ramseyhouse.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 10 “Bring a Friend” Music Series featuring local bluegrass band The Jar Tipper, 3 p.m., First Farragut UMC, 12733 Kingston Pike. Special guest: Sammy Sawyer, Barney Fife impersonator and Christian speaker. Admission free. Refreshments available. Info: 966-8430. Sing Out Knoxville meeting, 7-9 p.m., Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike. Folk singing circle open to everyone. Info: bobgrimac@gmail.com or 546-5643.

MONDAY, JULY 11 “How to Use Facebook for Seniors” class, 10 a.m.-noon, Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors. Cost: $30. Registration/payment deadline: Friday, July 8. Info/ registration: townoffarragut.org/register; in person at Town Hall; 218-3375.

First Friday and Nostalgic Nights Outdoor Market, 6-9 p.m., Nostalgia on McCalla, 1401 McCalla Ave. Includes: local art, vintage items, handmade wares for sale, Mr. Piggy’s BBQ, outdoor market. Booth space available: Jeje, 368-6921. Info: 622-3252. Opening reception for Art Market Gallery’s July featured artists exhibit, 5:30 p.m., Art Market Gallery, 422 South Gay St. Featured artists: Sandra Abraham and Elaine Fronczak. Exhibit on display through July 31. Info; 525-5265; artmarketgallery.net; on Facebook.

“Mapping Your Way Through the Caregiver Journey” class, 5:30 p.m., Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Free presentation by Rebekah Wilson with Choices in Senior Care. Registration deadline: Monday, July 11. Info/registration: townoffarragut.org/ register; in person at Town Hall; 218-3375.

SATURDAY, JULY 2

TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY, JULY 12-13

Book signings, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., American Commissary, 1209 Broadway East, Lenoir City. Authors include: Dick Cross, Dr. Nancy McEntee, Joan McIntee, Marilyn Smith Neilans, Cheryl Peyton, Adele Roberts and Dr. Eva Mull Wike. Free watermelon will be available and attendees can sign up for a door prize.

“Advanced iPad/iPhone Basics for Seniors” class, 1-3 p.m., Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors. Cost: $45. Registration/payment deadline: Monday, July 11. Info/registration: townoffarragut.org/register; in person at Town Hall; 218-3375.

SUNDAY, JULY 3

THURSDAY, JULY 14

Pilot Fireball Moonlite Classic 5K and Little Firecracker Mile, 9 p.m., UT Vet School with the route running along Neyland Drive. Hosted by the Knoxville Track Club. Info/registration: ktc.org/RaceFireball. html; or Bo Saulsbury, bosaulsbury@gmail.com. The Vegetarian Society of East Tennessee meeting, 6 p.m., Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike. Sylvia Smith will demonstrate the Green Goddess Smoothie and other green dishes. Cost: $4, plus a vegetarian potluck item for the potluck supper which follows the demonstration. Info: bobgrimac@gmail.com or call 546-5643.

“Are Your Shrubs Hiding Your House?,” 3:154:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by Master Gardener John Payne. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892. Knoxville Christian Women’s Connection luncheon: “Let Freedom Ring,” 10:45 a.m., Buddy’s Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. Program: Food City’s Demonstrator, Gordon Pillsbury. Guest speaker: Linda McDaniel from Ellenboro, N.C.; topic: “Living at the Day Spa … is that Realistic?” Cost: $12. Complimentary childcare by reservation only. Info/ reservation: 315-8182 or knoxvillechristianwomen@ gmail.com. Shakespeare on the Square: “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@comcast.net.

MONDAY, JULY 4 Fourth of July Celebration on Mabry’s Hill, Mabry-Hazen House, Kingston Pike. Tours of the historic home, 6 p.m.; dinner, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $60 adults, children under 12 accompanied by ticket holder, free. Includes dinner and live music. Info/ tickets: mabryhazen.com or 522-8661. Independence Day parade, 9:30 a.m. Begins on Kingston Pike at Lendon Welch Way (Farragut High School entrance) and continue to Boring Road, just east of Farragut Towne Square Shopping Center (old Ingles store site). Info: 966-7057 or townoffarragut. org/parade.

THURSDAY, JULY 7 Free Introduction to Self Defense for Women class, 6 p.m., CrossFit ex libro, 5438 Hilton Industrial Way. Info/registration: 454-8359 or exlibroselfdefense.com. “Using Your Smartphone/Tablet Camera for Seniors” class, 6-8 p.m., Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors. Cost: $30. Registration/payment deadline: Friday, July 1. Info/registration: townoffarragut.org/ register; in person at Town Hall; 218-3375.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 7-8 “iPad/iPhone Basics for Seniors” class, 10 a.m.-noon, Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors. Cost: $45. Registration/payment deadline: Wednesday, July 6. Info/registration: townoffarragut.org/register; in person at Town Hall; 218-3375.

FRIDAY, JULY 8 “It’s Concert Time in Townsend”: Early

TUESDAY, JULY 12

FRIDAY, JULY 15 Museum of Education Sock Hop, 7-10 p.m., Sarah Simpson Professional Development Technology Center, 801 Tipton Ave. Features: live music, appearance by Sammy “Barney Fife” Sawyer, silent auction, “prom” photo packages and more. Tickets: $25; available at all Knoxville Teachers Federal Credit Union locations, at the museum and online at http://bit.ly/1RUAA4J. Info: knoxschools.org/museum. Music in the Round: “A Cowgirl, A Diva and A Shameless Hussy,” 5:30 p.m., Barn Event Center of the Smokies, 7264 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway. A fundraiser benefiting the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center. Tickets: $75. Info/tickets: 448-0044. Shakespeare on the Square: “King Lear,” 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@ comcast.net.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 15-17

Wives of Windsor,” 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@comcast.net. “Starting Fall Veggies,” 10:30 a.m.-noon, All Saints Catholic Church Demonstration Gardens, 620 N. Cedar Bluff Road. Presented by Master Gardener Barb O’Neil. Free and open to the public. Info: 215-2340.

SUNDAY, JULY 17 Shakespeare on the Square: “King Lear,” 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@ comcast.net.

MONDAY, JULY 18 “Starting Fall Veggies,” 1-2 p.m., Davis Family YMCA, 12133 S. Northshore Drive. Presented by Master Gardener Barb O’Neil. Free and open to the public. Info: 777-9622.

TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY, JULY 19-20 “Samsung Galaxy Phone/Tablet Basics for Seniors” class, 1-3 p.m., Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors. Cost: $45. Registration/payment deadline: Monday, July 18. Info/registration: townoffarragut.org/ register; in person at Town Hall; 218-3375.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, JULY 20-21 AARP Driver Safety class, noon-4 p.m., O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.

THURSDAY, JULY 21 Shakespeare on the Square: “King Lear,” 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@ comcast.net.

FRIDAY, JULY 22 Shakespeare on the Square: “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@comcast.net.

SATURDAY, JULY 23 “Pruning Hydrangea,” 10:30 a.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Presented by Master Gardener Carolyn Kiser. Free and open to the public. Info: 470-7033. Shakespeare on the Square: “King Lear,” 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@ comcast.net.

SUNDAY, JULY 24 Shakespeare on the Square: “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” 2 p.m., Scruffy City Hall, 32 Market Square. Performance by Tennessee Stage Company; Cost: $10. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@comcast.net. Shakespeare on the Square: “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@comcast.net.

TUESDAY, JULY 26 “Ginseng: Gold in Those Mountains,” 11 a.m.noon, Karns Senior Center, 8042 Oak Ridge Highway. Presented by Master Gardener Janie Bitner. Free and open to the public. Info: 951-2653.

THURSDAY, JULY 28 “Pinterest/Instagram/Twitter for Seniors” class, 10 a.m.-noon, Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors. Cost: $30. Registration/payment deadline: Wednesday, July 27. Info/registration: townoffarragut. org/register; in person at Town Hall; 218-3375. “Pruning Hydrangea,” 3:15-4:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by Master Gardener Carolyn Kiser. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892. Shakespeare on the Square: “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@comcast.net.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 28-29

“Big River” presented by the WordPlayers, Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay St. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. Suggested for ages 12 and over. Tickets: wordplayers.org, knoxbijou.com and at the door. Info: 539-2490.

AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Everett Senior Center, 702 Burchfield St., Maryville, Info/ registration: 983-9422.

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Cades Cove tour with Bill Landry, 9:30 a.m. departure from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend. Cost: $60. Advance reservations required. Info/reservations: 448-8838. Shakespeare on the Square: “The Merry

Application deadline for “Introduction to Farragut Program,” to be held 6 p.m. beginning Wednesday, Aug. 17, Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Info/schedule/registration: townoffarragut.org/ introtofarragut; 966-7057; in person at Town Hall.

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Fireworks = family at Dixie Lee By Betty Bean

Watermelon, swimming holes, lightning bugs and the sharp whine of sky rockets just before they light up the night-time sky – summertime is fireworks time in East Tennessee, and Knox Countians are stocking up on old-school sparklers, bottle rockets, skyrockets and multiple shot repeating items. Dixie Lee Fireworks, a longtime purveyor of consumer fireworks, has all of the above, plus new-fangled products like three-foot sparklers, solid gold sparklers, special wedding sparklers and sparklers that change colors as they burn. And how about this year’s hot item: longfused, reloadable mortar shells that shoot tubes 100 feet into the air, where they explode into colorful starbursts? Dixie Lee has those, too. “The shell, if shot properly, goes straight up into the air,� said proprietor Bill Sharp, who is straightforward about legalities and counsels customers to stay sober and have grownups in charge. “Just make sure there’s enough space around you and someone of the proper age and proper state of mind to be shooting them,� he said. “It is illegal to possess, use

or sell fireworks in Knox County.� This, of course, is why driving to the nearest county line to pick up firecrackers is a holiday tradition for countless Knox countians, who become happy scofflaws every Fourth of July. Dixie Lee Fireworks has been in business since 1948, when William “Benny� Goodman and his wife, Dot, moved their store to Kingston Pike just across the Loudon County line after fireworks were outlawed in Knox County. The Goodmans considered other locations, but chose the junction of the Lee Highway and the Dixie Highway, the major tourist routes leading south and west in those pre-interstate days. And they did very well. So well in fact, that 68 years later, their grandchildren, Bill and Dottie, are keeping up the family tradition. Bill Sharp’s job as a second-grade teacher at Farragut Primary School

leaves his summers free to focus on the family business during the key fireworks season from Memorial Day to Labor Day, which he’s predicting will be busier than ever, since the city of Knoxville is discontinuing its big Boomsday celebration. And he’s proud to be continuing his granddad’s tradition of keeping fireworks affordable. “He used to say a kid should be able to come in here with their lawn-mowing money and be able to shoot fireworks for a long, long time. You shouldn’t have to spend a whole lot of money to get a good show.�

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Monday, July 4 events The Museum of Appalachia, 2819 Andersonville Highway, will host an Independence Day celebration and anvil shoot 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a flag waving procession, Longhunter camp stories, Appalachian music and historic demonstrations. Admission prices range from $6-$20. Info: 494-7680. Farragut’s Independence Day Parade, 9:30 a.m. Monday, July 4, begins on Kingston Pike at Lendon Welch Way (Farragut High School entrance) and continues to Boring Road, just east of Farragut Towne Square Shopping Center (old Ingles store site). Info: 966-7057 or townoffarragut.org/parade. James White’s Fort, 205 E. Hill Avenue, will host Sons of the Revolution Celebration 10 a.m. to noon. There will be a flag

ceremony, a reading of the Signers of the Declaration and a short speech. Refreshments will be served. Free admission. Info: 525-6514 or www. jameswhitefort.org. Powell Lions Club Parade, 11 a.m., step off from the former Food City parking lot (KARM). There are no registration fees for participants, who should be in the parking lot by 10:30 a.m. Info: 640-1053 or tnpowelllions@gmail.com. A free picnic, sponsored by the Powell Business and Professional Association, will start after the parade at Powell Station Park. Fourth of July Celebration on Mabry’s Hill, MabryHazen House. Tours of the historic home, 6 p.m.; dinner, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $60 adults, children under 12 accompanied by ticket holder, free. Includes dinner and live music. Info/

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historians consider a pivotal turning point in the war for independence,� says Anna Chappelle, executive director of Marble Springs. “Those ties are naturally going to be there, that he fought for our liberty and for our freedom.� A June 26, 1963, resolution by the U.S. Congress established the commemoration of the bell-ringing that took place at 2 p.m. July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia to announce the signing of the Declaration of Independence. “You don’t really see something like this every day,� says Chappelle. The General Henry Knox Chapter of the Tennessee Society, Sons of the Revolution and the newly formed John Sevier Chapter of the Overmountain Victory Trail Association will present the day’s programming. There will also be guided tours of Marble Springs. Terry Sisk, now president of the Gen. Henry Knox Chapter of the Tennessee Society, Sons of the Revolution, instructs a young attendee as she takes part in the July 4, 2014, bell-ringing To page 4 ceremony at Marble Springs State Historic Site. Photo submitted

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A log cabin, constructed from a kit, was the site of numerous Fourth of July celebrations on Watts Bar Lake.

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he founding fathers had a vision for our country when they signed the Declaration of Independence, but they couldn’t possibly have imagined how that historic event would be celebrated by future generations. In East Tennessee, many of our Fourth of July festivities take place on the water. When I was a kid, my family observed the holiday at a log cabin tucked in a small cove on Watts Bar Lake. In those days, lake houses weren’t status symbols. They were generally rustic affairs, filled with throwaway furniture that couldn’t be damaged by kids in wet swimsuits.

We had no air conditioning during our first summer at the cabin, so my mother’s candles melted. When our well pump malfunctioned, we bathed in the lake. I was proud of the bathroom vanity that my dad found at the dump. He always stressed that the cabin was an investment rather than a frivolity. But we had plenty of fun anyway, especially on holidays, when friends made the trip to Sugar Grove Valley to join us. On the Fourth, they arrived early enough to enjoy the water before the evening festivities. That meant piling onto our lime green runabout to ski or ride the Zip Sled, a bulky plastic board with a rope handle that almost any kid could ride.

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burgers. The mothers sat up at the house while the kids and dads ran the show. My mother continuously protested that the children were too close to the fireworks. As careful as we were, a Roman candle would sometimes misfire and almost hit the house – or the mothers – and this would end the show early. We no longer have that log cabin in the cove, but I’ll always cherish the memories. Ben, Tom, John and company couldn’t have had more fun on the Fourth than we did.

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The Perfect Summer Snack The Fourth of July is the perfect time to gather with family and friends and celebrate the birth of the nation. As you plan your celebratory menus, be sure to include a true American original – popcorn, which is naturally low in fat and calories, and versatile enough to be topped with any number of flavorings. This perfectly seasoned snack mix will be your “go-to� for parties or get-togethers all summer long. Make ahead of time, store in an airtight container and then sprinkle on warm popcorn when you need a quick, savory snack. For more simple, tasty and festive popcorn recipes, visit popcorn.org.

Spice Up the Festivities with Superfruit Take grilled chicken or fish up a notch in flavor and nutrition at your Fourth of July gathering with this Mango and Avocado Salsa. This salsa’s star ingredient is the superfruit mango, which is an excellent source of vitamins A and C, is a good source of fiber and also adds a delicious hint of tropical flavor to the menu. For more delicious mango recipes, visit mango.org.

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Barbecue Popcorn Seasoning Mix Makes: about 1/3 cup 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon cardamom 1/2 teaspoon celery salt 1 1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper In small bowl, mix all ingredients together. Store mixture in airtight container. To use: Pour melted butter over warm popcorn or spray popped popcorn with cooking spray. Sprinkle popcorn with 2 teaspoons of seasoning mix for each quart of popcorn.

Prep time: 10 minutes Servings: 8 2 firm but ripe mangos, peeled, pitted and diced 2 firm but ripe avocadoes, peeled, pitted and diced 2 tablespoons serrano pepper, seeded and minced 1/4 cup red onion, diced 1/4 cup red pepper, d iced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1 lime, zested and juiced 1 teaspoon chile powder 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Combine all ingredients. Allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend. Serving suggestions: Pairs well with grilled chicken or grilled fish, such as tuna or Mahi Mahi. Nutritional information per serving: 112 calories; 1 g protein; 13 g carbohydrates; 7 g fat (54% calories from fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 8 mg sodium; 325 mg potassium; 2 g fiber.

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Red, White and Blue Mousse Parfaits Prep time: 30 minutes Servings: 12 Serving size: 1 parfait 3 1/2 1/4 1/2 2 2 1

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Beat 1 1/2 cups of the heavy cream, cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons of the sugar and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Add red food color; stir gently with spatula until evenly tinted. Beat remaining 2 cups heavy cream, remaining 1/2 cup sugar and lemon extract in large bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Remove 1 cup. Add 3/4 teaspoon neon blue and 5 drops neon purple food colors; stir gently with spatula until evenly tinted. To assemble parfait, alternately layer red and white mousses in dessert glasses. Top with blue mousse and white chocolate chips. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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