NORTH / EAST VOL. 2 NO. 15
IN THIS ISSUE
Walking tours
“Walk the streets of a city torn in two by divided loyalties and then get an overview of the fighting from the observation deck of the Sunsphere. Spies, bridge burners, miracle shots, betrayal and battle.” Laura Still tells stories. She’s written plays and poetry and she conducts tours of downtown Knoxville.
➤
www.ShopperNewsNow.com |
www.facebook.com/ShopperNewsNow
April 14, 2014
New life for Magnolia
Read about Still’s walking tours on 3
School board predictions First District incumbent Gloria Deathridge faces challengers Marshall Walker and Robert Boyd – both able guys who know their way around schools. Betty Bean sizes up this race along with others and predicts the outcomes for all.
➤
Read Betty Bean on page 4
City salaries: Bet you didn’t know ... The city of Knoxville is essentially a service provider. It’s a people business. As such, wages and related fringe benefits make up the largest part of the city’s $183 million operating budget.
➤
Read Nick Della Volpe on page 5
Marvin West talks basketball My mentor ... said “basketball is such a simple game, even you can teach it.” All you have to do is control time and space – and don’t give up the baseline. He explained that effort and positioning are key ingredients of defense and rebounding. He said shooting was a bit more complicated, that even the best players rarely made half their shots. He recommended getting as close to the basket as possible before “putting it up.”
➤
Read more from Marvin on page 5
Free fun at the Arboretum Looking for a fun, educational, no-cost spring and summer activity for preschoolers in a beautiful setting close to home? Check out Stories in the Garden at Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum at 1 p.m. every Wednesday until Halloween, sponsored by the University of Tennessee’s ECO Garden project.
➤
Bob Whetsel and Dawn Michelle Foster are excited about work on the Magnolia Avenue Corridor. The old Swan’s Bakery is behind them. Photo by Betty Bean
Details on page 6
By Betty Bean On Wednesday, April 16, at 5:30 p.m., the city will introduce the Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes Plan at the O’Connor Senior Citizens Center, 611 Winona Street. The public is invited to see the renderings, learn more about plans for the 3.5-mile stretch from the eastern end of downtown to Burlington and give suggestions. The Magnolia Corridor Plan has been in the works since 2009, when the Metropolitan Planning Commission studied ways to enhance and redevelop Magnolia Avenue. Kimley-Horn was hired last
NEWS news@ShopperNewsNow.com Sandra Clark | Betsy Pickle ADVERTISING SALES ads@ShopperNewsNow.com Shannon Carey Jim Brannon | Tony Cranmore Brandi Davis | Patty Fecco
The short-term plan will include a “model block,” the area from Jessamine Street to the old Swan’s Bakery. Façade grants will be available to property owners who wish to improve the look of their commercial buildings. The work will be done “core-out” and in stages, starting with the segment closest to downtown. Kimley-Horn is Nashvillebased, but the local project director is David Coode, who grew up in Holston Hills and attended Catholic High School when it was in the building now occupied by Pellissippi State Community College, right in the middle of the “model
block.” His design will include improved sidewalks and crosswalks and pedestrian amenities. If the plan is approved, he will seek funding for a detailed design, which will be similar to what the city has done in downtown redevelopment, said Bob Whetsel, city redevelopment director. Magnolia is a state highway and the city will work closely with TDOT as plans progress. “We are very excited about the work being produced on this historic street where the streetcar used to run all the way out to Lake Ottosee (now Chilhowee Park),” Whetsel said.
Family Justice Center named for Randy Nichols District Attorney General Randy Nichols (speaking) pretended to be surprised last week when the maintenance crew pulled a big canvas cover hanging over the front of the Family Justice Center on Harriet Tubman Street to reveal that the building will henceforth be known as the Randall E. Nichols Family Justice Center. Nichols is retiring this year. Mayor Tim Burchett (in back) presided. The Family Justice Center serves victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and provides the services of prosecutors, investigators, clergy and social service professionals. Photo by Betty Bean
Lay, McMillan are GOP candidates to replace Swann By Jake Mabe
The swan takes flight. After 32 years on the bench, 4th Circuit Court Judge Bill Swann announced his retirement last year, shortly after lawyer Greg McMillan said he would seek the job whether Swann ran or not.
Analysis 7049 Maynardville Pike 37918 (865) 922-4136
fall to design a StreetScape, determine short- and long-term improvements, identify likely relocations and study ways to extend the First Creek Greenway from Caswell Park to the Old City. Although Magnolia isn’t what it used to be, it’s got great potential due to its generous width and the good “bones” in the buildings up and down its length, says Dawn Michelle Foster, deputy director of redevelopment. “We look at Magnolia Avenue as a ‘complete street,’ and we are looking for ways to enhance economic development opportunities.”
Swann is Knox County’s most controversial judge; lawyers and litigants either love or hate him. Many just bypass his court entirely, filing in Chancery Court and putting a burden on that court’s caseload. The biggest complaint against Judge Swann is his overreliance on psychologists, with several working in his court, pushing up costs.
The state requires that divorcing couples undergo one mediation session; Swann requires four. The state requires four hours of Parent Education Seminars; Swann requires 12. It is difficult to get a trial date because he has trial “managements,” which require litigants to spend yet another day sitting in the courtroom with their lawyers so that progress toward settlement can be “measured.” Another frequent complaint is his overreliance on Orders of Protection. At one time, Knox County’s 4th Circuit Court issued more OPs than Davidson, Hamilton, Shelby and Sullivan counties combined. He also has a stable of lawyers who work as his “special masters.” These lawyers have their own robes,
dockets and nameplates. When they’re not wielding a gavel, they are practicing in his court, raising the question of how these individuals can be agents of the judge one day and come before him the next? Candidate Patti Jane Lay is one of these, and Swann has endorsed her to succeed him. These practices Lay have caused Chancery Court dockets to become overloaded with divorce cases. Swann’s critics say he has made the process of getting a divorce in Knox County expensive, cumbersome and protracted. The candidates: Two law-
We Offer: • Complete inspections, maintenance & repairs for all air conditioning & heating equipment • Money-saving high-efficiency system upgrades! • FREE ESTIMATES on new equipment • FINANCING through TVA Energy Right program
“Cantrell’s Cares” SALES • SERVICE • MAINTENANCE 5715 Old Tazewell Pike • 687-2520
• Maintenance plans available. Over 20 years experience
A+ RATING WITH
Call for Spring Maintenance to day!
yers seek to replace Judge Swann, a race that will be decided in the May 6 Republican Primary. The winner will face the winner of the Democratic Primary, either Daniel Kidd or David Valone, in the general election. Patti Jane Lay and Greg McMillan are campaigning hard – both in the shadow of Bill McMillan Swann. Lay grew up in Fountain City and Bearden, graduating from Webb School of Knoxville. She earned a bachelor’s degree at Emory University in Atlanta and a law degree To page 3
2 • APRIL 14, 2014 • Shopper news
health & lifestyles
Full-scale heart treatment for Knoxville man Feeling tired and out of breath, Joe Mackin of Knoxville, 69, mentioned those symptoms to his endocrinologist during a routine visit in July for his Type 2 diabetes. “Now that I’m looking back on it, you see things much clearer. If you’ve got Type 2 diabetes, you’ve got to pay attention because it can lead to heart problems,â€? Mackin said. The doctor talked him into having a stress test on his heart, which measures blood ow to the heart muscle at rest and during exercise. “I unked it,â€? said Mackin. “Then they did an angiogram in cardiologist Dr. (George M.) Krisle’s ofďŹ ce, to look inside my veins. I unked that, too. I was 100 percent clogged on my main artery, and the other two were 75 to 80 percent blocked.â€? After that, the best course of action was coronary bypass surgery, also called Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG). During this surgery, a healthy piece of vein is taken from the leg or other area of the body and is grafted onto the blocked coronary artery to “bypassâ€? the blockage. CABG requires cutting through the chest wall. It’s major surgery and requires weeks of recovery time. Knowing that, Mackin struck a bargain with his doctors. “Well I had already planned to go to my sister’s
Sara Gray Mackin, Joe Mackin and their 13 year old bulldog, CB
wedding in Chicago,� he said. “I told them, ‘Look, I’ve made it this far. I’d like to go to Mackinac Island for the wedding.’ “But I was pretty careful. I got a packet of nitroglyc-
erin for the trip,� he said. Nitroglycerin dilates blood vessels and is used in emergencies to improve blood ow to the heart. Off he went, enjoying the wedding in Michigan. When
he got back, Mackin headed straight for Fort Sanders and heart surgery on July 25, 2013 with his cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Lacy Harville. The surgery went smoothly, even though
Mackin had a slight setback after surgery. “There was a nurse named Michelle on my oor, and she picked up before anybody else that I had water in my lungs because of
her acute ears and stethoscope,â€? he said. “She was able to correct it, she was outstanding. It might have turned into early stage pneumonia, but they treated it very quickly.â€? Mackin was in the hospital ďŹ ve days. After returning home, he started heart rehabilitation sessions at Fort Sanders, which he continues today. “It’s a great program because they really know what they’re doing. I’m doing a very responsible threepronged attack of exercise, better diet and lower stress,â€? said Mackin. Plus, he said he is taking care of his diabetes more closely. “Before, I knew a lot of information but I didn’t pay attention to it. I didn’t watch my diabetes closely enough,â€? he said. Mackin said he would recommend Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center to anyone who needs cardiac care. “It was a top-notch experience, triple A,â€? he said. “From the doctor all the way down to the people who took care of the room and cleaned it up, everybody was tremendous. “They really seem to have a commitment to total care, starting with surgery and continuing with the postsurgery care. A lot of times you don’t know what you’re getting into until you get there,â€? said Mackin. “I just feel very fortunate I got the right people.â€?
Fort Sanders Cardiac Surgery earns 3-Star Award For the second time in a row, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center earned a 3-Star Award from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. For the most recent analysis of national data from January 2012 through December 2012, Fort Sanders’ performance was again in the highest quality tier. This
national designation means that Fort Sanders is among the top 10 percent of cardiac surgery centers in the United States, based on a complex set of measurements considering severity of illness, complications from surgery, hospital stay and overall outcomes afterward. “In Washington, they consider this the gold standard for looking at how well cardiac surgery programs do,� said cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Lacy Harville. “It’s great that we got this, but it really speaks to the dedication of the
whole heart team.� Harville explained that it takes dozens of staff members, from surgeons and nurses to technicians and staff, to care for each patient. “It’s just all of us, taking care of patients,� Harville said. “We have put a lot of processes in place to get better and better at what we do, and minimize the likelihood of problems occurring.� The award focused on coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, commonly called “cabbage.� It is a surgical procedure in which arteries or veins from other parts
“We have put a lot of processes in place to get better and better at what we do.� – Dr. Lacy Harville of the body are grafted onto heart arteries to bypass blockages. It is a very detailed surgery, and many things can go wrong, said Harville. “If you do enough high risk surgery, which heart surgery is, you’re not always going to have a
great outcome,� he said. “So you want someone with a great batting average, and Fort Sanders is really good at all positions.� “You have to look at more than just numbers, but patients are in very good hands at Fort Sanders.�
&(17(5 2) (;&(//(1&( &$5',2/2*< $W )RUW 6DQGHUV RXU WHDP RI H[SHUWV LQ FDUGLRORJ\ XQGHUVWDQG WKDW WLPH PDWWHUV ZKHQ LW FRPHV WR WKH KHDUW &DUGLRORJLVWV ,QWHUYHQWLRQDO &DUGLRORJLVWV DQG &DUGLRYDVFXODU DQG 7KRUDFLF 6XUJHRQV ZRUN WRJHWKHU ZLWK RXU (PHUJHQF\ 5RRP SK\VLFLDQV DQG 5XUDO 0HWUR WR HQVXUH WKH EHVW WUHDWPHQW LV UHDG\ DQG ZDLWLQJ IRU HDFK SDWLHQW
)LQGLQJ LW Âż[LQJ LW )$67 Âą WKDWÂśV 5HJLRQDO ([FHOOHQFH
NORTH/EAST Shopper news • APRIL 14, 2014 • 3
Telling Knoxville’s stories:
A walk with Laura Still By Betty Bean “Walk the streets of a city torn in two by divided loyalties and then get an overview of the fighting from the observation deck of the Sunsphere. Spies, bridge burners, miracle shots, betrayal and battle.” Laura Still tells stories. She’s written plays and poetry and in the fall will publish “A Haunted History of Knoxville,” a book of ghost stories based on the guided walking tours of downtown she’s been conducting for the past couple of years. There’s the Civil War Tour (described above), a Ghost Tour, a Gunslinger’s Tour, a Musical History Tour, a Literary Heritage Tour and an Early Years Tour. She got the idea for Knoxville Walking Tours when she was working at the Visitors Center and tourists kept asking if she knew someone who could walk around with them and explain Knoxville history. When she told her boyfriend and business partner Brent Minchey about it, he thought she should give it a try. “He nagged me, and my friend Andie Ray nagged me, and the first tour started in June 2012,” she said. She has consulted with writer/ historian Jack Neely, who
Laura Still conducts a Ghost Tour. Photo submitted year, through the Virginia Center for Creative Arts, and had been encouraging me to apply. I finally got an application in early enough to be eligible to go, and it was great! It was a work/study scholarship and all I had to do was wash dishes. People joked and called me Cinderella, but it really wasn’t very hard and it didn’t interfere with writing poetry.” Originally from the TriCities, Still came to Knox-
ville when she was 20 to take her first job as a dental hygienist. “I was going to stay a couple of years, but here I am, 34 years later, still here. Knoxville does that to you.” She is the mother of two sons, Winston and Brennan Sullivan. Winston is an opera singer with a master’s degree in vocal performance from the University of West Virginia in Morgantown. Brennan is a
freshman at ETSU majoring in pre-physical therapy, but is also a talented singer and actor who sometimes helps with the walking tours when he is in town. Church Street United Methodist Church has been a big part of her family’s life and was the inspiration for a 2010 book of plays she wrote after participating in a children’s drama workshop. She teaches Sunday school there and has participated in 14
North Hills plant sale April 26
North Hills Blvd. and North Park Blvd.). There will be lots of signs. This sale is exceptional because North Hills residents and garden club members donate perennials and wild flowers from their gardens. These high quality plants are
annuals from local nurseries, such as impatiens, geraniums, and perhaps herbs Betty and vegetables as well. Bean The food is a high point at the sale, offering an assortreasonably priced and accli- ment of home-baked sweets mated to our climate. as well as sandwiches, hot There will also be some dogs and cold drinks.
has given her access to all of his writings and research, and been a great source of encouragement. Still, whose poetry collection “Guardians” was published in 2009, would have gotten around to launching the walking tour business sooner, but she got a scholarship to study poetry at a Marilyn Kallett seminar in Auvillar, France, that was too good to pass up. “She teaches there every
A limited number of trillium will be available at the North Hills plant sale for wild flower gardeners. Photo submitted
North Hills Garden Club members dig their gardens and every April they share the bounty (for a very nominal cost) at their annual plant sale. This year’s sale is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 26, rain or shine. Follow the signs to Kennington Lane (off Kenilworth, between
Catering Available! Birthdays, Graduations, Special Events
Mexican Grill & Cantina Check Out Our Full Bar! Happy Hour All Day, Every Day • Mixed Drinks • Beer • Wine • Margaritas
Love Kitchen golf tourney
annual nativity pageants. Her job as a dental hygienist went away when the dentist she worked for shut down his practice, and she has worked at Three Rivers Market in recent years. Her tour business is growing, and she does them yearround, except for January and February. The cost is reasonable ($10-$30), and she can be reached at 865309-4522 or at tours@ knoxtour.com.
4100 Crippen Rd • Halls 377-3675 • Fax 377-3805 4409 Chapman Hwy 577-8881 • Fax 577-8966 Hours: M-Th 11am - 10 pm F & Sat 11am - 11pm
mexicanrestaurantknox.com
KIDS EAT FREE Mon-Thurs
Sisters Helen Ashe and Ellen Turner (pictured) have begun planning for the first annual Love Kitchen Golf Tournament to be held Monday, June 9, at Holston Hills Country Club. Entry fee is $150; tee sponsorship is $250; driving range sponsorship is $1,000; and shirt sponsorship is $1,000. Info: TheLoveKitchen.org.
(1child per adult)
Come join us for the biggest party of the year
CINCO DE MAYO! Prices good on May 5, 2014 only.
FOOD SPECIALS
DRINK SPECIALS
FAJITAS FOR 2
Jumbo Lime Margarita $7
CHICKEN OR STEAK .........$16
Regular Lime Margarita $3
CANCUN FAJITAS.......$12
House Tequila Shot $4
ANY DIP ........................$4
Any Bottle Beer $2.50 Jumbo Top Shelf $8
GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
Replace Swann at UT. She and her husband, Tom Baugh, live in Bearden and have three children. McMillan says he declared his intentions to run in 2006. He graduated from Bearden High before earning a bachelor’s degree and a law degree from UT. He and his wife, Summer, have five children. He is special counsel with the Lewis Thomason law firm. McMillan says he got into the race because, “the court hasn’t been working well for the people of Knox County for several years.” He says he will: ■ Do a better job screening orders of protection, granting them not at the ini-
From page 1 tial stage by special masters, but by the court of record. “It eliminates appeals.” ■ Ensure better coordination between law enforcement and the court, making orders of protection simplified, clear and typed rather than written. ■ Change the way the docket is handled. Says most cases are filed in Chancery Court because of Swann’s “biases,” which has created a logjam. ■ Change Swann’s snow day policy, opening court even if Knox County government is closed for those who can safely make it to court. On the civil side, McMil-
lan says he will change the current policy of a required 12-hour parenting class to the state-required four-hour class. Also will look at offering online classes. Says when a parent is going through a divorce, their children need them more than ever. “The court needs to work better for the people of Knox County. There’s going to be a change (in judges). But it needs to be the right change.” Lay did not return our call for comment. Candidate bios can be found at their respective websites, www.pattijanelayforjudge.com and http:// mcmillanforjudge.com. Betty Bean contributed to this report.
Sunday-Thursday 8:00pm - Close
Try Our NEW PLATTERS! MOLCAJETE A combination of Grilled Chicken, Steak, Shrimp, Chorizo & Carnitas garnished with Queso and Grilled Cactus served on a hot-stone molcajete and our special red sauce
$15.00
COUPON GOOD FOR DINING IN ONLY. (NOT TAKE OUT). NOT GOOD WITH OTHER SPECIALS. Mexican Grill & Cantina 4100 Crippen Rd • Halls EXPIRES 4/27/14
Try Our NEW PLATTERS!
QUESA TACOS Four corn deep-fried tacos filled with Brisket Beef & Cheese. Garnished with shredded cabbage, sour cream & cheese served with Pico deGallo mild sauce.
$8.00 COUPON GOOD FOR DINING IN ONLY. (NOT TAKE OUT). NOT GOOD WITH OTHER SPECIALS. Mexican Grill & Cantina EXPIRES 4/27/14 4100 Crippen Rd • Halls
government Applause for Nick Nick Della Volpe, serving his second and final term on Knoxville City Council, deserves high praise for bringing up the politically tough issues he has been raising lately. While he hasn’t been successful, he is educating the public as to several city policies that are financially costly and would never happen in the private sector.
Victor Ashe
On April 1, he urged the council to repeal the ordinance that gives all city employees a 2.5 percent automatic pay raise regardless of what the economy is, what city revenues are or even what the employee’s performance is. County, state and federal employees do not enjoy this ta x-paid benefit. Repealing the ordinance would not have deprived employees of a pay raise (as the mayor each year recommends what he/she feels is best). But it would have restored flexibility to the mayor as she makes budget decisions. Instead of welcoming this initiative, she opposed it. Joining Della Volpe in representing the taxpayers on this vote were council members George Wallace and Duane Grieve. The audience booed Della Volpe and others who spoke in favor of repeal. While employee opposition is understandable, disrupting the council proceedings is not justified. Della Volpe has never been a favorite of city employees, who worked hard last November along with the local Democratic Party to defeat him. Mayor Rogero pointedly did not endorse Della Volpe for a second term while she did endorse at least two others seeking re-election. They came close to ousting Della Volpe but failed. Now he is free to voice his views without political payback. Almost half of the city employees live outside the city, do not pay city property taxes and cannot vote in city elections, including one of the two deputy mayors. Della Volpe has been writing articles in this publication about expensive provisions of the city pension plan that the mayor failed to address in her charter changes. One is the annual 3 percent increase in city pensions regardless of the inflation level. This benefits about 1,800 city
retirees, over half of whom live outside the city. It will be one of the major reasons the mayor recommends a property-tax increase in 10 days on April 24 at Christenberry ballfield in her budget message. Della Volpe, an attorney, is an interesting person. He often speaks at council on many subjects. He is a strong advocate of greenways and worked effectively to install a greenway by Loves Creek in East Knoxville. Several of his colleagues wish he were less outspoken and have urged him to drop the pension comments. My personal view is that he brings to public discussion inconvenient topics on which the public needs to know more. A property-tax increase should come only when the mayor is also showing serious efforts in cutting nonessential spending. Council must be willing to say no to expenditures that can be deferred, such as the $200,000 for a salary survey that will recommend higher salaries when it is completed. Or a car allowance of $5,830 a year for a deputy mayor who walks to work. It is time to reassess the merit of all car allowances versus actual payment per mile for travel in the city. Which would be less costly to taxpayers? My guess is council will approve a Rogero propertytax hike but with three or perhaps four council members voting no. ■ Great news last week that Fort Kid at World’s Fair Park has a new lease on life with Rogero and Beth Waters working together to upgrade it. It had been slated for closure. ■ Cheri Siler on her website advocates raising the minimum wage. She said, when asked by this writer, it should go to $10.10 an hour from the current $7.70. Siler is the Democratic candidate for state senator from District 7.
GOV NOTES ■ Ray Jenkins, candidate for judge, will be honored at a reception held by Mario Azevedo II and John D. Lockridge Jr. 5-7 p.m. Monday, April 14, at Doc’s All American Grill, 7355 Kingston Pike. ■ Bobby Waggoner, candidate for sheriff, will be honored at barbecue at the Brasfield farm in Karns, 10106 Rather Road, 4-7 p.m. Saturday, April 19. Admission is free and all are invited. The event will include live music and barbecue. Kids can enjoy pony rides, a waterwalk, train rides and a visit from the Easter bunny.
4 • APRIL 14, 2014 • Shopper news
Bob and Ed or Michele Long ago and, oh, so far sion seats. away, there was a magical Thomas is unopposed place called WIVK. in District 10. He says he learned the importance of community service when Jake working for Mabe Mr. Dick at WIVK. “I will make sure your Thomas tax dollars Knoxville’s grand radio station played real coun- are not wasted.” Brantley faces former try music and was owned by radio pioneer Jim Dick. commissioner and longtime Its true characters became Knox County Republican family – the late Claude Party fixture Michele CarTomlinson, Jean Ash, Bob ringer for the 11th District Thomas, Ed Brantley, Mike seat. This race is interesting. Brantley has painted himHammond and everybody’s buddy, the late Bobby Den- self as a dyed-in-the-wool conservative. He’s taken a ton. Corporate takeovers George H.W. Bush-esque made WIVK as bland as caf- pledge to never raise taxes and wants less government. eteria coffee. Such is life. Hammond jumped into He says he’s for teachers, politics. A successful two- more jobs in Knox County term county commissioner, (“We need to attract indusHammond is running for try”), good roads, police proCriminal Court clerk. He’s tection and effective county the best candidate for the services for senior citizens. Carringer’s election job, and he will win. Two radio colleagues are would double the number following his lead. Brantley of women on the commisand Thomas – who recently sion (now only Amy Broyles hosted a radio talk show on serves). She’s a protégé of WNOX – are both running the late Mary Lou Horner, for at-large county commis- and her own mom, Irene
McCrary, is a longtime Fountain City leader. “I feel like the Knox County Republican Party needs to let everyone know we still are the party that is conser vative, and we need Brantley to stand by what we say.” She’s for better schools and safer neighborhoods, is pro-teacher and pro-police, supports small government and low taxes, and wants to promote small businesses. When I first saw Thomas and Brantley during a political forum, I started singing Buck Owens’ “Together Again.” Both are likable, widely known and feel like old friends. My first reaction was “shoo-in.” But things have taken an interesting turn. Brantley took off on a long-planned vacation with his son during the month of March – key campaign season in a county in which the Republican is usually the winner. He got tangled up in questioning the need for
algebra in public schools because he rarely uses it. Say what? Carringer is likable and bubbling with personality. She is wideCarringer ly known among a key demographic – Republican primary voters – but has both friends and foes there. Carringer wants it more, and Brantley’s blunders have put him on defense. This is Ed’s race to lose, and he’s made a good start at it.
Correction I owe a sincere apology to Knox County Trustee candidate Ed Shouse. My profile of that race contained an error that County Commissioner Dave Wright’s questioning of candidate Barry Hawkins’ non-repayment of $3,000 he received as a CTAS bonus when Hawkins worked in the office was a political move aimed to help Shouse. In fact, it was aimed to help appointed Trustee Craig Leuthold. The error was unintentional. In fact, I like Ed Shouse. He’s smart, calm, experienced and the least political candidate for the job.
Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero hosted lunch for more than 300 volunteers from the Community Action Committee (CAC) Senior Corps and AmeriCorps. Pictured are speakers Nancy Reid from Foster Grandparents, Beverly Gilmer from Senior Companions, George “Geo” Hall from RSVP, Rogero, Farragut Mayor Ralph McGill, Blount County Mayor Ed Mitchell and former Knoxville Mayor Daniel Brown. In 2013, local AmeriCorps members diverted 754 tons of recyclable materials from landfills and built or improved almost 70 miles of trails. Senior Corps contributed 211,009 hours of ser vice. Photo submitted
School board candidates ready for primary The Knox County primary elections are upon us. Early voting begins April 16 in this odd kind of election year. The contests that are drawing the most interest are the school board races, primarily because of the controversies surrounding Superintendent James McIntyre. The incumbents are all McIntyre supporters, and all have drawn opposition. First District challengers Marshall Walker and Robert Boyd are able guys who know their way around schools (Boyd has taught on the college level; Walker is a retired school social worker) but seem slow to get off the blocks. Prediction: Incumbent Gloria Deathridge, the vice chair of the board, could win it outright in the primary. But if she doesn’t, watch out. Walker or Boyd (both first-time candidates) could get the hang of this campaigning thing and give the voters something to think
Betty Bean about. Both are McIntyre critics with deep roots in the community. Sally Absher and J. Scott Clark, challenging board chair Lynne Fugate in District 4, are a study in contrasts. Absher, elected to the state Republican Executive Committee four years ago, is not seeking re-election to that position. She has caught heat for being a former Tea Party activist but says she has pulled back from those causes. She is energetic and knowledgeable and sympathetic to teacher concerns. If Absher suffers from too much publicity, Clark’s had too little. He appears to be running something of a stealth campaign, but his
presence will make it hard for Fugate to win a majority vote in the primary. If she’s forced into a runoff with Absher, she, like Deathridge, could be in for a most unpleasant summer. Prediction: Fugate wins, but not by enough to avoid a runoff. Incumbents Kim Severance in District 7 and Thomas Deakins in District 6 are stepping down, and while only soon-to-be-retired teacher Patti Lou Bounds submitted a qualifying petition to succeed Severance, there’s a dogfight in the Sixth, where four candidates are duking it out. Two of them – Brad Buchanan and Tamara Shepherd – are outright critics of McIntyre’s test-them-tillthey-puke methodology. Candidate Terry Hill is vaguely critical of McIntyre and has been more focused on getting a new middle school in Hardin Valley. The fourth candidate, Knox
County Council PTA president Sandra Rowcliffe, is a vocal McIntyre supporter who has also been vocal in her criticism of teachers who oppose him. Prediction: Hill, whose husband, daughter and son-in-law are all former officeholders, is the most polished candidate in this bunch. Common wisdom is it’s her race to lose, although it will be difficult for her to break 50 percent in a crowded field, so she shouldn’t plan any extended vacations until after the August election. Rowcliffe will come in fourth. District 9 incumbent Pam Trainor, a strong McIntyre supporter, has drawn only a single challenger (albeit an exceptionally vigorous one), so this race will be decided in the primary. Prediction: Elementary school librarian (who will resign her job if elected) Amber Rountree takes her out.
This is how your new joint can feel. Once the pain is gone, there’ll be a party going on every time you move. The Joint Replacement Center at Turkey Creek Medical Center delivers outstanding results using the latest techniques and technology. We provide a complete program—before, during and after the surgery—to get you up and around so fast, you’ll wish you’d done it sooner.
FREE SEMINAR :
Get Relief from Knee Pain
Tuesday, April 22 | Noon
The Joint Replacement Center at Turkey Creek Medical Center
Turkey Creek Medical Center Johnson Conference Center 10820 Parkside Drive Lunch provided. Space is limited. Call 865-218-7140 to register or visit Tennova.com/JointReplacementCenter
Featured Speaker David Hovis, M.D.
Member of the medical staff
Shopper news • APRIL 14, 2014 • 5
Basketball is a simple game I never said I know it all, but I really thought I understood. Sixty-three years ago, as a high school senior, not yet 17, I concluded my only season as coach of eighth-grade basketball – undefeated and very confident. My mentor was not surprised. He had said “basketball is such a simple game, even you can teach it.” All you have to do is control time and space – and don’t give up the baseline. He explained that effort and positioning are key ingredients of defense and rebounding. He said shooting was a bit more complicated, that even the best players rarely made half their shots. He recommended
Marvin West
getting as close to the basket as possible before “putting it up.” He favored passing over dribble penetration but liked that the round ball delivered predictable bounces. He said 10 players were not enough to clutter the entire floor, leaving room for minor strategy. Way back then, he said caring for the basketball was critical; possession
equaled points. Some years later, when Dick Campbell was coach at Carson-Newman College, he invested considerable time in refining my knowledge. After that, I learned by watching a thousand practices conducted by Ray Mears at Tennessee. Sometimes I asked Stu Aberdeen what the heck he was doing. To tell you the truth, those men covered it. I’ve seen and heard 19 versions of the same information, but I haven’t learned a lot of sizzling new stuff. A few mysteries have come and gone: A motion offense absolutely requires movement. There are intelligent debates about when to call or not call timeout,
City salaries examined
The city of Knoxville is layoffs, and/or (gulp) some essentially a service pro- form of tax increase. vider. It’s a people business. Right now that budget balancing process is in Mayor Rogero’s hands. City Council will begin its review of her proposed budget in Nick May, with a charter deadline of mid-June to have the Della Volpe new fiscal year budget in place by July 1st. Wages = $66 million: There are some 527 police As such, wages and re- (422 uniform) and 313 firelated fringe benefits make fighters, who (after trainup the largest part of the ing) start at a civil service city’s $183 million operat- pay scale of approximately ing budget (FY 2013-14). $32,300 and have salaries That includes employment that range up to $95,500 of 1,548 dedicated workers at the deputy chief level. and managers, who are paid The city also employs 287 a total of some $98 mil- public service workers, 82 lion, including $66 million in engineering, 54 in fleet in direct salaries and $32 maintenance and managemillion in various fringe ment, 47 full-time parks & benefits and pension contri- rec, and other workers. All butions this fiscal year. regular city employees (exLet’s take a closer look cluding top management) at those employment costs, work their way up through which are growing year over a series of civil service pay year. With current revenues grades, with step increases (mostly property and sales along the way, as they progtaxes) relatively flat, the ress in grade. Annual salpresent outlook calls for ary surveys adjust those pay a cut in services, possible scales to keep them com-
petitive. See Knoxville ordinances 2-450, -458 & -459 on www.municode.com. Fringe Benefits = $32 million: This includes some $9.8 million in health care benefits, $16 million in pension contributions (growing by $7.5 million next year to $23.4 million), plus some $8.6 million in other benefits, like visual and dental insurance, educational incentives and longevity. Mystery Money. You’ve already heard about the Automatic 2.5 percent pay raises for city workers, addressed at a recent City Council meeting – the issue there was to take this 30year old pay perk off autopilot and have all raises addressed by the administration in light of current budget, inflation and other economic facts. That was rejected amidst a highly-vocal worker outcry. But you may not have heard of Longevity Pay. City workers (after 4 years of service) also get longevity pay. This automatic
when to substitute, how to attack devilish zone defenses and whether to yell at blundering officials or just sit there and take it. In old age, I have acquired empathy for young people in knee pants, standing at the foul line with the season hanging in the balance, the weight of their coach’s job on their shoulders, a tick or three on the clock, one to tie, two to win. Delightful employment and many blessings allowed me to listen to and even question some of the all-time great coaches – Pat Summitt, Adolph Rupp, John Wooden, Dean Smith, Al Maguire, Coach K, even Bobby Knight – a couple of times more than I wanted.
“seniority pay” apparently entered the City’s budget during the inflation-stressed late 1970s. Workers get $120 x years of service (after first four years, up to a max of 20 years) added to their pay. Nice work if you can get it. So, for all the recent outcry about “just getting by” or needing “to put bread on the table,” these two automatic pay increases – wholly aside from any scheduled step advances and merit pay under the civil service pay scales – can give workers an added 5 percent increase. Take, for example, a 42year old firefighter, who likely makes $50,000/ year. Theoretically, he could receive $1,400 to $1,800 in longevity pay (e.g. 15 yrs.
What I thought was a rich background did not prepare me for this absolutely crazy Tennessee season past. I cannot explain how a talented team can be so good some games and bad for others. Two or three times I thought the Volunteers could have given greater effort. Ongoing indecision at point guard was puzzling. There was the obvious question about tempo. The coach visualized one speed. Some players wanted to go faster. I was stunned by the segment of the season when those with the ball could not or would not throw it to Jarnell Stokes. The last time when he got it, I was surprised. Michigan wasn’t. Tennessee fans choose how to behave but the February myth of bringing back Bruce Pearl made Cuonzo
Martin’s job more difficult. Never saw anything like that. It was a pleasant development that the team countered with its best punch. It could have quit. As if the soap-opera season did not have enough quirky twists and turns, there was the phone call. Many felt certain Cuonzo was gone to Marquette, more money, less hassle and a better fit for a Midwestern staff. Some said go Zo. Some repented for past criticisms. As soon as the coach said he still loves Tennessee, some resumed worrying about his recruiting tendencies. Never has basketball, supposedly a simple game, been so confusing.
X $120), plus a 2.5 percent automatic pay raise of say $1,250. That’s nearly a $3,000 pay bump in one year without counting earned merit increases. To most folks, that might seem more than putting a little bread on the table. Don’t get me wrong, hard work deserves fair pay. That should be the job of modern pay scales, not vestiges of yesteryear. Such automatic increases compound pension and fringe costs, as they raise base pay under existing formulas. Taxpayer-financed wages should be transparent. Perhaps the mayor, as CEO, will look at all these costs.
Rogero hires Distler as director of transit
Nick Della Volpe represents District 4 on city council.
Marvin West welcomes reader response. His address is westwest6@netzero.com
Dawn Distler, a 27-year veteran in the field of public transportation, is Knoxville’s director of transit, hired by Mayor RogDawn Distler ero. Distler has been general manager of operations and maintenance for Davidson Transit Organization in Nashville since 2010. She previously was director of operations, managing a $7 million budget, 270 vehicles and, in fiscal year 2013, a total of 10.45 million rides.
You are cordially invited to attend our 35th annual
Easter Sunrise Service Conducted by Rev. Tony Earl
6:30 a.m. Sunday, April 20, 2014
JESUS
Service will be held outside, weather permitting, or inside if not. Refreshments will be served.
IS RISEN John 11:25-26 KJV:
Find us online at www.budgetblinds.com
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?
Stevens Mortuary 524-0331 1304 Oglewood Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37917
®
A Simpler Way To Shop!
Business experience matters www.electEdShouse.com Whole House Of BLINDS
$649*
Budget Blinds® offers a simpler way to shop. A house full of our faux wood blinds, including professional measure for $649*. It’s countless possibilities – made simple and straightforward.
®
Call today for your FREE In-Home Consultation
Plantation Shutters Faux / Wood Blinds Drapes Cellular Shades Roman Shades Roller Shades Woven Woods Valances & Cornices
Paid for by Shouse committee, Tom Vester Treasurer
GOT ALLERGIES? KNOCK’EM OUT!
We Can Help!!
(865) 692-2027 Contact Your Loca Local Board Certified Specialist
Locations: North Knoxville • Sevierville • Athens
Joseph W Wisniewski, MD
Expires 4-28-14
(865)
909-9900 FREE ESTIMATES!
*Includes up to 10 faux wood blinds. Offer includes free in-home measure and consultation. Additional windows available for $65 per window. Installation additional. Maximum size 96”x90”.
Family-Owned. No Commissioned Sales People. Hunter Douglas • Springs Window Fashions • Norman Shutters • ID Drapes
Leaders in Allergy & Asthma Care
www.allergypartners.com/et
kids
6 • APRIL 14, 2014 • NORTH/EAST Shopper news
Charles Mitchell Jr. signed to play football at ETSU. He is joined by his parents Charles Mitchell Sr. and Donna Mitchell. Photo
by Ruth White
Mitchell heads to ETSU
Carter High wide receiver Charles Mitchell Jr. has signed to play football for East Tennessee State University. Mitchell was named to the All-District team last season and was part of Carter’s successful football season last year. He selected ETSU because of the honest approach the coaches brought and plans to study sports leisure management. While playing for the
REUNIONS ■ Central High School’s class of 1989 will reunite June 14. Tickets are $35 if purchased by April 15, $40 afterward. Make checks payable to CHS Class of ’89 and mail to Felecia Turner, 1103 Darby Lane, Forest, Va., 24551. Info: Felecia (Robbins) Turner, feleciaturner@hotmail.com or Mark Allen, 4davolz@comcast.net. ■ Powell High School’s class of 1967 will reunite 5 p.m.
Hornets he learned to play smart, be smart and to Cutline: Wendy Prothro Howard Photo by Betty Bean put his teammates first. “Charles possesses the characteristics to be a college player. He knows that it takes a lot of hard work and dedication,” said assistant coach Justin Bailey. Joining in the celebration were his parents, Charles Sr. and Donna Mitchell, and members of the football the Tennessee Department By Betty Bean team. Looking for a fun, educa- of Health through a “Proj– Ruth White tional, no-cost spring and ect Diabetes” grant and summer activity for pre- administered by Howard’s schoolers in a beautiful set- employer, the University of Saturday, May 3, at Bonnie Tennessee’s Human Dimenting close to home? and Wade Shields’ home, sions Research Lab at the Check out Stories in the 5320 West Emory Road to celGarden at Knoxville Botani- Forestry, Wildlife and Fishebrate “Medicare Eligibility: Reaching Age 65”. Admission cal Garden and Arboretum eries Department. is $15 and includes a barbe“Stories in the Garden is at 1 p.m. every Wednesday cue dinner and non-alcoholic until Halloween, sponsored free, and so is everything beverages. Make checks by the University of Tennes- else we do here, except sumpayable to Brenda Owens mer camp,” Howard said. see’s ECO Garden project. Stephens, 5728 Frontier Trail, ECO stands for “Every “It’s here on the grounds in Knoxville, Tenn., 37920. RSVP Child Outdoors,” says Wen- an area called the outdoor to phs67class@comcast.net dy Prothro Howard, ECO classroom. There’s a butor call 573-4395 or 385-7184. Garden program coordina- terfly garden nearby, along Local classmates are asked tor. The project is funded by with a council ring built by to bring an appetizer or
Summer fun for pre-schoolers
Stories in the garden Boy Scouts a couple of years ago and a stage under the trees.” The story hour, now in its second year, was created by UT senior Anna Robinson, who was doing an internship at the botanical garden. She and Howard worked together and designed a format that includes reading a gardening-related story, a craft, an outdoor activity and a snack. Area businesses have helped. Last year, Earth Fare came on a day the kids were reading about earth-
worms and brought cups of cookie crumb “dirt” filled with granola and gummi worms – very popular, Howard said. “With Project Diabetes, we are trying to get kids learning where food comes from so they can begin to make good choices of healthy snacks as opposed to candy bars.” Howard said. “They really get excited.” Knoxville Botanical Gardens and Arboretum is at 2743 Wimpole Avenue in East Knoxville.
dessert.
Shop East 5227 Jade Pasture – in popular Shannon Valley Farms, with neighborhood pool & clubhouse. This beautiful home offers 3BR/2.5BA plus great room or 4th BR. Huge master, full unfin bsmnt, (stubbed in for additional BA). Stainless steel appliances, separate DR, 9’ ceilings, main level parking. MLS #877376 $229,900
Africa Motor Company Buy • Sell • Trade Used Cars Repairs on all American & foreign cars
702 East Magnolia Avenue 865-524-6900 www.africamotorcompany.com
Spring Special! 5102 Holston Drive – Easy living in this 4BR/4BA spacious rancher. All BRs on main w/4th bath down in family area. Beautiful Holston Hills area close to shopping, schools, churches, golf courses, plus lovely private courtyard in rear of property and detached workshop and more strg. MLS #881608 Only $159,900.
Contact Sharon Davis • 865-640-5700 or 865-933-1024 • www.homesSharon.com
BRING YOUR COMFORTERS TO US! • Pick up and Delivery for Commercial Accounts • 20-100 Pound Washers • Self-Service or we will do your laundry for you • Attendants always on duty Open 7am - 10pm • Free Wi-Fi • High Def TVs 3721 N. Broadway • 247-6230 • www.bluewaterlaundromat.com
Mike Davis, Agent • 637-8616 5336 Millertown Pike www.mikedavisagency.com
+
= savings
What is your property worth? Call today for a free market analysis! There is no obligation for this service, but we do hope that should you decide to sell, you will remember us.
Pamela Hammontree 865-573-0145 Four firms to serve your Real Estate needs.
Shopper news • APRIL 14, 2014 • 7
Ron and Clytie Fagan run Fagan Jewelers If you think all jewelry stores are the same, you haven’t been to Fagan Jewelers. Ron and Clytie Fagan started in the jewelry business in 1990 with fundraisers for hospital volunteers. Soon they had jewelry on
Nancy Whittaker
consignment in eight hospital gift shops. Fast forward to 2014 and you will find a true family business with not only unique jewelry but amazing customer service. Located next to Chop House
News from Pellissippi State - Magnolia Campus
business
on Chapman Highway, the treasured for a lifetime. With natural wood displays give the latest technology, he can this store an earthy feel. even show you exactly how the piece Ron’s background seems will look and totally unrelated to the jewelry business. Formerly a RV make changtech, he laughs and says, “I es before he used large torches and weldstarts the actual work. ers and traded them for small If you are torches and welding – but I still get my hands dirty.” a first-time The experience of workvisitor to ing with the public and the store, Ron Fagan allow time problem-solving is what has made his jewelry business to view the amazing invenso successful. tory. The Southern Gates Need a custom designed Collection is created from ring or other piece of jewelry? fence and gate designs from Ron says that is a main part Savannah’s antebellum of the business and the most homes. The exclusive Barfun. He loves creating one- bara Garwood Collection is of-a-kind pieces that will be handmade from Mongolia
using an old art form. Both are incredible. Fagan Jewelers is also Knoxville’s exclusive dealer for A r tcar ved Bridal. It c a r r ie s watches from Citizens, Bulova, CaraClytie Fagan velle and Charles Hubert. Fagan’s also buys gold and makes repairs. The store is open 10 to 6 Tuesday through Friday and Saturdays 10 to 4. Info: www.faganjewelers.com or 579-4003.
News From The Register Of Deeds
Healthy property sales, sluggish lending
Jenny Kitts, Rodney Simpson, Candice Dendy, Phyllicia Washington and Druscilla Robertson, I Am gospel ensemble, will perform April 15 in a free concert at Pellissippi State.
Gospel ensemble to give Easter performance at Pellissippi By Heather Beck The I Am gospel ensemble performs a selection of favorite gospel hymns at a concert Tuesday, April 15, at Pellissippi State Community College’s Magnolia Avenue Campus. Beginning at 6:45 p.m. in the Community Room, the ensemble presents its Easter Celebration Concert. Light refreshments are available after the concert ends, about 7:30 p.m. The concert is free and the community is invited. “The gospel ensemble has been a wonderful addition to our campus. It’s one more way in which the diversity
of our campus is celebrated. This event is a highlight of our spring semester,” said Rosalyn Tillman, dean of the Magnolia Avenue Campus. The ensemble is composed of Pellissippi State students and is led by Candice Dendy, associate professor of transitional studies. The group sings primarily a cappella songs, along with a few selections with instrumental accompaniments. “We are presenting traditional hymns of Easter, as well as songs of worship and praise. We definitely want audience participation,” Dendy said.
The I Am gospel ensemble was formed in 2009. The group has performed seasonal concerts, at events such as the naming ceremony of the Joe Armstrong Building at the Magnolia Avenue Campus, and at various celebrations and open houses. “The name of the group was chosen by students as a representation of our goal: to sing about our faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ and God, who is the great ‘I Am,’” Dendy said. The Magnolia Avenue Campus is located at 1610 E. Magnolia Ave. Info: www. pstcc.edu/magnolia or 865329-3100.
Easter worship rship Sun, apr 20 • 10:30 0:30 am Northeast Knoxville
community Egg Hunt!
Snack s, cand y, activ ities & mo re!
By Sherry Witt Even as mortgage lending continued its slow pace, the local real estate markets fared quite well in March. For the month endSherry Witt ing March 31, there were 812 property transfers recorded in Knox County, compared to just 551 during February. The totals also topped last March’s figure by more than 100. The first quarter of 2014 produced almost identical data to 2013 in terms of total property sales. The aggregate value of land sold in March was just
under $148 million, besting February’s total by nearly $60 million, and also outpacing the March 2013 figure of $137 million. For the first quarter of 2014 approximately $432.7 million worth of property has sold in Knox County, some $50 million ahead of the 2013 pace. Despite encouraging numbers on the real estate side, mortgage lending markets continued to perform somewhat sluggishly. For the month, around $212 million was loaned against real estate in Knox County. While that was some $50 million more than the February total, it was well behind last March’s figure of $287 million, leading to speculation that refinancing
may have reached a saturation point. So far in 2014, about $636 million has been loaned in mortgage transactions in Knox County, compared to $1.03 billion during the first quarter of 2013. The largest real estate sale of the month was for a property on Clinch Avenue in the Fort Sanders community. The parcel sold to Pinecrest 1505 Clinch LLC for $3.4 million. The most notable mortgage recording was a loan for $23,085,000 financing several Captain D’s properties in the area. With the beauty of an East Tennessee spring upon us, I would like to wish everyone a very happy, safe and joyous Easter. Sherry Witt is Knox County Register of Deeds
DO YOU HAVE PSORIASIS? Dermatology Associates of Knoxville, PC is conducting a research study testing an investigational medication for chronic plaque psoriasis.
Saturday, April 19, 11:00 am
If you are 18 years of age or older and have chronic plaque psoriasis, you may be eligible.
Union Baptist Church
Study medication, study-related office visits and
6701 Washington Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918
all study-related treatments are available to
687-4500
qualified participants at no cost. Compensation
discoverunion.org
for time and travel may be available.
For more information call: 865-524-2547, extension 1136
Promises Made Promises Kept Jimmy “JJ”Jones KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF Paid for by Committee to Elect Jimmy “JJ” Jones Knox County Sheriff, Andy White, Treasurer
8 • APRIL 14, 2014 • Shopper news
Instructors such as local favorites Greg Horne, Jessica Watson and Ben Maney make the Community School of the Arts a real destination for young aspiring musicians. The stellar faculty also includes Knoxville Symphony members and many other local luminaries in several disciplines.
Pianist Olivia Williams is a 7th grader at Carter Middle School. Her guardians are Linda and Garfield Morris of East Knoxville.
Young musicians ‘bloom’
FISH DAY
It’s time to stock your pond! Delivery will be:
Monday, April 28 Dandridge: 10:30-11:15 Jefferson Farmer’s Co-op
Jeremiah Washington, 12, gears up for his performance at the Rhythm N Blooms Festival. With him is his proud mom, Yolanda, who works at ORNL and is also a musician.
Students from The Community School of the Arts gathered at “The Village” in the Old City recently to add their own kind of music to Knoxville’s Rhythm N Blooms Festival. Founded in 1992, CSA provides quality instruction in all the arts to children ages six to 18. Located at First Presbyterian Church downtown, the school has been named “one of the top arts- and humanities-based programs in the country” by
Knoxville: Noon-12:45 Knox Farmer’s Co-op Blaine: 1:15-2:00 Blaine Hardware & Feed Halls Crossroads: 2:45-3:30 Knox Farmer’s Co-op Tuesday, April 29 Clinton: 10:45-11:30 Anderson Farmer’s Co-op Oak Ridge: 1:15-2:00 Willow Ridge Garden Center Maryville: 3:00-3:45 Blount Farmer’s Co-op
Fish Wagon
To place order call 1-800-643-8439
2300 COKER AVE. – Updated with 2 master suites, hardwood in LR. Nice kitchen/dining room, huge family room. Carport, backyard fenced. Look and make your offer! $89,000
www.fishwagon.com
Rita Neubert • 865-919-4141
Like us on facebook
Carol Zinavage
Carol’s Corner the National Endowment for the Arts and the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities. More than 150 young people study classical and jazz piano, cello, violin, guitar, mandolin and trumpet there, as well as visual arts, drama and culinary arts. Info: http://csaknox.org.
The school’s executive director, Jennifer Willard, enjoys watching “her” kids performing on such a beautiful day. She is herself a talented painter and multi-media artist.
Stanley’s Greenhouse
Garden Center & Plant Farm
When you come before the courts and your life or your business is on the line
EXPERIENCE MATTERS... 30+ Years of Legal Experience
Veteran
Public Servant
L Large selection of Dogwoods, Trees, SShrubs & Native Plants.
It’s Saturday Seminar Series
Urban Gardens, FREE! Containers & New Plants of 2014 SAT., April 26•10:30am
For these reasons, his service to his country, state and county, I respectfully ask all my friends living in Knox County to vote for, support and elect Billy Stokes as Judge, Div. 1, Knox County Circuit Court. - Retired Four Star General, Carl Stiner
Elect
The best selection of annuals & T pperennials in town! STANLEY’S SECRET • 170 varieties of Roses G ARDE • Vegetables 305 S. North N shore • Fruit Trees N O W O P EN! • Herbs • Berries • Containers & Garden Art
Come see us, you won’t be disappointed! M-F 8-6 • Sat 9-5 Open Sun 1-5 through June
www.StanleysGreenhouse.com
BILLY STOKES
573-9591 3029 Davenport Road • 5 minutes from downtown
NO SALES TAX ON PLANTS!
DIRECTIONS: Take I-40 James White Parkway exit. Right on Sevier Ave at end of bridge. 1 mile left on Davenport, 1 mile Stanley’s on right.
Circuit Court Judge
TRIAL TESTED
TRIAL TRUE
Elect
Craig
www.BillyStokesforJudge.com Born and raised in Knoxville, attended Beaumont Elem. & Rule Jr-Sr. High, raised his own family here 30+ years of litigation experience before the courts Peer rated AV Lawyer by Martindale-Hubble (Rated: Preeminent) Tennessee Supreme Court Listed R. 31 Mediator Veteran (Active Duty 1979-1982), Honorably Discharged as CPT, Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAGC), U.S. Army Former Juvenile Counselor, Knoxville Police Department (KPD) Worked a full time job while paying his way through law school at the University of Tennessee Member of American Legion, Post 2; American Legion Riders; Master’s Lodge #244, F&AM; Knoxville Scottish Rite; The National Rifle Association (NRA); and The Federalist Society Member of the American, Tennessee and Knoxville Bar Associations Member of the Hamilton Burnett Inn of the American Inns of Court Former member of Governor Don Sundquist’s Cabinet, initially appointed Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Employment Security. Promoted to Governor Sundquist’s Senior Staff as Special Assistant to the Governor Former Knox County Republican Party Chairman Mayor’s appointee to the City of Knoxville Civil Service Merit System Board for ten years Appointed to a City-County Government Efficiency Committee by the Knox County Mayor Appointed to the Board of the Knoxville/Knox County Public Building Authority and was elected Chairman of that body in 2010. Appointed to the Knox County Charter Review Committee by Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett. Co-author of Unemployment Compensation, Survey and Update, Labor Law Journal, 47 (9) at 602-612, September 1996; Bad Faith: General Application in the Insurer-Insured Relationship, Lorman Education Services, 2007; and various letters and guest columns published in magazines and newspapers, including three articles published in The Congressional Record. Served as the Governor’s appointee to the Juvenile Justice Reform Commission Served on the Board of the Knoxville-Knox County Community Services Agency, appointed by Governor Phil Bredesen Serves on the Boards of the Museum of Appalachia and Golden Gloves Charities, Inc. Volunteered as an attorney for indigent clients through the KBA Pro Bono project Active in the Knoxville community and served on several nonprofit boards Billy and his wife Bay are both very active in Second Presbyterian Church
Vote Early: April 16- May 1 Republican Primary: May 6 Paid for by Committee to Elect Billy Stokes for 1st Circuit Court Judge- Treasurer- Howard Vogel & Kimberly Wood
Leuthold TRUSTEE
LEADING WITH INTEGRITY
RESULTS COUNT • Collected over $7 Million dollars in additional revenue above the previous Tax year • 2 Audits conducted since his appointment in July of last year. 100% Compliance in each audit. • Improved employee morale • Reduced payroll by reorganizing office
EXPERIENCE • Elected to 2 terms Knox County Commission for West Knox District and served as Vice-Chairman • Uniquely qualified to serve having experience in both the property assessors office and the trustee’s office
PERSONAL • Member Concord United Methodist Church • Graduated from UT with degree in Finance with Honors.
Republican Primary: May 6, 2014 Early Voting: April 16 - May 1, 2014
865-694-8671 • www.craigleuthold.com • craigleuthold@aol.com Paid for by the Committee to Elect Craig Leuthold, Trustee. Ruth Ann Milsaps, Treasurer
NORTH/EAST Shopper news • APRIL 14, 2014 • 9
Shopper Ve n t s enews
Send items to news@ShopperNewsNow.com
THROUGH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16 Deadline for early team registration for the KARM Dragon Boat Festival. Early registration includes a discounted fee and other options. The KARM Dragon Boat Festival is 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 21. Info/to register: www.karm.org/ dragonboats or 633-7625.
THROUGH SATURDAY, APRIL 26 Registration open for Anderson County Relay For Life. Event will take place 5 p.m.-5 a.m. SaturdaySunday, April 26-27, in Clinton on the streets around the courthouse. To register team: www.relayforlife. org/eastandersontn or Kelly Lenz, 457-1649.
THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 8 Registration open for AMSE Science Explorer Camp for rising 5th, 6th and 7th graders. Two sessions: June 9-13, June 16-20. Info/to register: http://amse. org/visitors/summer-camps/.
MONDAY, APRIL 14 Family Movie Night: “Frozen,” 5:30 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info: 525-5431.
TUESDAY, APRIL 15 Advanced Sushi cooking class, 6-9 p.m., Avanti Savoia’s La Cucina, 7610 Maynardville Pike. Cost: $75. Info/reservations: 922-9916 or www.avantisavoia.com. UT Hospice Adult Grief Support Group meeting, 5-6:30 p.m., UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info/reservation: Brenda Fletcher, 544-6277. Parent workshop: “College Planning and Admissions,” 7-8:30 p.m., Lane Music in Franklin Square, 9648 Kingston Pike. Hosted by Collegiate Blueprint and Testing Solutions. Info: Jesse Hedrick,
jesse@helpmytestscore.com; Laurie Brandow, Lbrandow@collegiateblueprint.com.
www.hbcknox.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 19
THURSDAY, APRIL 17 Holy Thursday: Foot washing and remembering the Lord’s Supper, 7 p.m., Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Mission. Info: 992-7222 or 745-1593 Union County Senior Citizens Easter Luncheon, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Union County Senior Citizens Center, Main Street. Band, door prizes and covered dish lunch at noon. All senior citizens welcome. Maundy Thursday Service, 7 p.m., Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway. Info: 690-1060; www.beaverridgeumc.com. Maundy Thursday, Holy Eucharist with Foot Washing and Stripping of the Altar, 7 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church, 1101 N. Broadway, Knoxville. Info: 523-5687. Parent to Parent Support meeting for parents of children with mental health diagnoses, 6-8 p.m., K-TOWN Youth Empowerment Network, 901 E. Summit Hill Drive. Info: Alicia, 474-6692 or abanks@tnvoices.org. Living Well with Diabetes, 2:30 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552.
FRIDAY, APRIL 18 Good Friday Celebration sponsored by Club Shabach, 8 p.m., World For Christ Church Inc., 4611 Central Ave Pike. Info: 249-7214, worldforchrist@bellsouth.net. Good Friday Service, noon, Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway. Info: 6901060; www.beaverridgeumc.com. Good Friday Service, 7:30 a.m., Fountain City Presbyterian Church, 500 Hotel Road. Info: 688-2163. Good Friday Worship Service, 6:30 p.m., Salem Baptist Church, 8201 Hill Road. The public is invited. Info: 922-3490 or www.salembaptisthalls.org. Good Friday Litergy, noon, St. James Episcopal Church, 1101 N. Broadway. Stations of the Cross, 1 and 3 p.m.; Good Friday Liturgy, featuring the chant ensemble Orison, 7 p.m. Info: 523-5687. Living Way of the Cross, 5 p.m. Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Mission on the new land across from the High School; Service in English, 7 p.m., at the Church. Info: 992-7222 or 745-1593.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, APRIL 18-19 “His Life for Mine,” 7 p.m., Cedar Ford Baptist Church, 3201 Hwy. 61 East, Luttrell. Everyone is invited. Info: 992-0267 or cedarford@bellsouth.net.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 18-20 “This is Your Life: The Life of Christ through the Eyes of Paul” Easter drive-thru drama, 7-9 p.m., Holston Baptist Church, 1012 Andrew Johnson Highway. Info:
Baptism of new members, 8 p.m., Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Mission. Info: 992-7222 or 745-1593. Big Ridge State Park Easter Egg Hunt. Times: 10 a.m., 2-year-olds and younger; 10:30, 3- to 4-year olds; 1 p.m., 5- to 7-year-olds; 1:30 p.m., 8- to 10-year olds. Info: 992-5523. Sharps Chapel Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 12 and under, Sharps Chapel Community Park. Bring a basket. Meet in front of Sharps Chapel Senior/Community Center, 11:15 a.m.; hunt begins 11:30. Sponsored by Sharps Chapel Family and Community Education (FCE) Club. Luttrell City Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m.-noon, Luttrell City Park. Info: Luttrell City Hall, 992-0870. Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 6 p.m., WMRD 94.5 FM, 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All pickers and singers welcome. Happy Travelers trip to Ciderville Music Barn in Claxton; depart 6:30 p.m., North Acres Baptist Church, 5803 Millertown Pike. Free. A love offering will be taken for the bus driver. Info/to sign up: Derrell Frye, 938-8884.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 19-20 “Promise Keeper/Heaven’s Gate and Hell’s Flames” Easter play presented by Grace Full Gospel Baptist Church, 6 p.m., Union County High School. Info: Ron Buckner, 679-3788; Debbie Buckner, 659-3789; www.gracefullgospelbaptistchurch.com.
SUNDAY, APRIL 20 Easter Sunday: Mass in English, 9 a.m., Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Mission. Mass in Spanish, 11 a.m. Info: 992-7222 or 745-1593. Sunrise Service, 7 a.m., Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway. Easter Sunday Worship Service, 9 and 11 a.m. Info: 690-1060; www.beaverridgeumc.com. Easter Services, 8:55 and 11 a.m., Fountain City Presbyterian Church, 500 Hotel Road. Info: 688-2163. Easter Sunday Worship Service, 10:15 a.m., Salem Baptist Church, 8201 Hill Road. The public is invited. Info: 922-3490 or www.salembaptisthalls.org. Easter Vigil, 6:45 a.m., St. James Episcopal Church, 1101 N. Broadway. Festival Eucharist, 10:30 a.m., followed by Easter Egg hunt. Info: 523-5687. Celebrate Easter With Living Pictures, 3 and 6 p.m., Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, 701 Merchant Drive. Free ticketed event with general seating. Features Celebration Choir, orchestra, drama and pageantry cast. Info: www.wmbc.net. The Church at Sterchi Hills, 904 Dry Gap Pike, will welcome a new pastor and celebrate Easter, 10:30 a.m.
Neyland Stadium =
102,455 PEOPLE
Shopper News =
142,000 HOMES
www.ShopperNewsNow.com wsNow.com Now.com ow.com w.com .com com m North office: 7049 Maynard Maynardville Pike • Knoxville, TN 37918 • (865) 922-4136 • Fax: 922-5275 West office: 10512 Lexington Drive, Suite uite 500 5 • Knoxville, TN 37932 • (865) 218-WEST (9378) • Fax: 342-6628
10 • APRIL 14, 2014 • Shopper news
Drivin’ Fishin’ Muddin’ Off-Roadin’
’ N I K O LO T A E N I F
1.69!
Loan rates for NEW Vehicles are as low as 1.69% APR
New Vehicles are Autos, Boats, Trucks, ATVs! V ! You CAN take advantage of this great rate.
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS JOIN US. If you live, work, worship or attend school in Knox, Blount, Hamblen, Jefferson, Loudon, Roane, Sevier or Sullivan Counties OR metro Johnson City you’re eligible to join.
Ask for details!
tvacreditunion.com
865-544-5400 TVACREDITUNION.COM
APR: Annual Percentage Rate. Available to qualifying members. New money only. Rate is accurate as of 4/1/2014 and is subject to change.