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Anders retains commission chair Knox County Commissioner Brad Anders will serve another term as the commission chair following a challenge by Dave Wright. Anders had support from Brad Anders Commissioners Richard Briggs, Mike Brown, Amy Broyles, Sam McKenzie and Randy Smith, while Wright got votes from Ed Brantley, Charles Busler, Jeff Ownby and Bob Thomas. Anders represents District 6 which includes Solway, Karns and Hardin Valley. Wright, who was elected vice chair, represents District 8 which includes East Knox County.

IN THIS ISSUE Saying goodbye to Joy McCroskey More than 1,500 people turned out at a reception at the City County Building to pay tribute to Joy McCroskey, who was retiring from her position as a court clerk. After nearly 50 years in the clerk’s office, McCroskey is an encyclopedia of county government. If she writes her story it probably would classify as fiction because nobody would believe what has gone on could be true.

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Community Day at the Fair Tennessee Valley Fair-goers got an extra treat on Community Day, held on the first Sunday of the fair. They were treated entertained by Austin-East Magnet Arts High School, starting with the band marching from the Prosser Road entrance to the Pepsi Community tent with all the pomp and circumstance of a half-time show.

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Rowe launches campaign for school board Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett, candidate Jamie Rowe and state Rep. Gloria Johnson at the campaign kickoff for Rowe, who is running for school board in the Nov. 4 election.

Former County Commission colleagues Mike McMillan and Billy Tindell at the rally. McMillan now serves on the school board and is likely to be elected chair in October. Photos by S. Clark

By Sandra Clark Jamie Rowe had both scientists and politicians at her schoolboard campaign kickoff last week in Fountain City Park. The firsttime candidate is a Fountain City native who holds college degrees in chemistry and biology. Husband Holland Rowe is a pharmacist – the longtime manager of the Fountain City Walgreens. Brett Carter, who considered running for school board from District 7 and is a pharmacist at Walgreens

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whose husband received a oneyear teaching opportunity abroad as a Fulbright Scholar. Rowe bypassed the County Commission’s interim-selection process, which resulted in a three-month appointment for John Fugate, opting to get a head start on the election instead. That she’s done with 200 bright green signs already in yards, a website and a host list that’s a who’s who of District 2. She pledged to work full-time as a school board member and

Republican Barbara Ray (Gresham) and Democrat Nancy Stinnette (Inskip) unite for Jamie Rowe. to install a dedicated telephone line just for school board business. Sons Adam and Jerry went through public schools in Fountain City, and Rowe herself is a graduate of Central High School. Info: jamieroweforschool board.com

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Members of the John T. O’Connor Senior Center are stepping up their health thanks to Walgreens, which provides pedometers to senior centers across the country to be used for the nationwide steps program that runs from August through October. The center reporting the most steps earns $1,000 to be used however the members choose. “We wanted to give them an incentive to use the pedometers,” said Scot Stinnett, manager of the Gatlinburg Walgreens, during the O’Connor Center’s Sept. 5 health fair. Shirley Wright sports her pedometer on her shoe. “I keep it on all the time – when I’m out and at home,” says Wright. She demonstrated how she racks up

Audrey West gets tested for atrial fibrillation (AFib) by Stan Boling of Covenant Health. AFib is a condition wherein an irregular heartbeat can lead to stroke and heart failure. points by sitting and tapping her foot. According to Stinnett, the contest has paid off for O’Connor Center members as they won the competition in both 2012 and 2013, with the most steps of any state – 68 million. Other vendors at the

health fair included: Parkwest Hospital conducting carotid artery screenings, Knox Placing Animals With Seniors (PAWS), Knox County Health Department addressing diabetes management, Eyeglass World, Senior Citizens Awareness Network (SCAN) and

O’Connor Center nurse Claudia Jewell joins Julia Jackson, PAWS Halls coordinator, with her clients Edna Thompson and Bella, whom she brought together and are now inseparable. many more. SCAN volunteers work with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office to deter the crimes and abuse that are often aimed at seniors and to increase their feelings

of security. SCAN is seeking volunteers, who will receive 40 hours of training. To become a SCAN officer, contact Julie Bond, KCSO, at 215-5627. More pictures on page 3

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in Gibbs, was there, as were multigenerational City Council members from Jack Sharp to Marshall Stair. Rowe raised about $2,000 at the kickoff and served an estimated 150 well-wishers. She pledged independence on the school board: “I don’t listen to the powers that be. I will do my own research.” The nonpartisan Nov. 4 election includes Charlotte Dorsey and Tracie Sanger along with Rowe. It was necessitated by the mid-term resignation of Indya Kincannon,

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Only the faithful few were at the high school football game as Austin-East hosted Sweetwater. Announcer Michael Foxx said many times, “There is laundry on the field.” Referees called fouls against both teams many times, making for a slow-moving game as play stopped for the outcome of each call.

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By Ruth White Gene Mynatt began his career as a football referee in 1980. The 1964 Fulton High graduate had played the game first at Rule High before transferring to Fulton his sophomore year. He loved football and wanted to stay involved, so wearing the official’s stripes seemed a good move. Fast forward 10 years to 1990 when Mynatt’s son, Shane, joined the team. Like, his father, he played football for Fulton and grew to love the game. “I have learned everything I know about officiating from my dad,” said the younger Mynatt. “Even though others have invested in me as an official, my dad showed me how to put it all together and make it

work … for 24 years.” Shane and his dad work the same crew, and they both agree that working together has created a stronger bond between them. Gene recalls one of his proudest moments was when Shane worked his first championship game while he worked the clock. “That is one of my favorite memories,” he said. Mynatt’s grandson, Jared Mynatt (also a former football player and graduate of Fulton High), entered the profession in 2010, making it truly a family affair. Jared tries to work with his grandfather and uncle at least once a season, and on those occasions, Gene tries to make the games fun. “The bond between crew members is

leads the officiating crew. “My dad has been at this a lot longer than I have, but I’m so glad I have had the chance to work with him in basketball, softball and every Friday night during football season.” Shane calls his father a good official, great dad and an even better friend. You can’t ask for more than that. Even with the long work nights and close calls (he once was knocked out by a Officials Jared Mynatt, Gene Mynatt and Shane Mynatt prior Carter player who went on to kickoff. Photo by S. Clark to the NFL), Gene Mynatt isn’t quite ready to hang up something that people don’t fields, and with the hat his whistle and give up the understand. We do this not comes great responsibil- game he loves. When he for the pay, but for the love ity. He is in charge of con- does, he can rest assured of the game.” Working with tacting the home team’s that his son and grandson his son and grandson just school prior to game day, will carry on with the same increases that bond. meets for the pre-game passion and work ethic they Mynatt is the man discussion with adminis- learned from the man in in the white cap on the trators, gives signals and the white cap.

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health & lifestyles Treatment for prostate cancer keeps retired professor close to home As a retired professor of industrial engineering, John Hungerford of Knoxville, 74, is used to taking a methodical, scientific approach to solving problems. When he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in April 2006, Hungerford used the same logic to make decisions about his treatment. “I used all that good training to plot my treatment plan,” said Hungerford. “But at first, I had kind of a sense of panic about the whole process. You think you have to do something right away.” But Hungerford’s cancer was in an early stage, giving him some time, and, like many prostate cancers, was relatively slow growing. “At first you think, ‘I’m going to die.’ But then you find out that’s not the case if the cancer’s not aggressive. Yes, you’re going to die, but not necessarily from that,” he said. Hungerford attended a prostate cancer support group at the Cancer Support Community of Knoxville – formerly called the Wellness Community. “I found that group amazingly helpful because a lot of men had a good reservoir of technical knowledge,” he said. Hungerford considered many current treatment options for prostate cancer. “Then I heard about this alternative at Thompson Cancer Survival Center, called tomotherapy. It’s basically a very focused kind of radiation that is limited to the cancerous cells and a small area around them,” he said. Tomotherapy delivers radiation slice-by-slice, a tiny bit at a time, as opposed to hitting the entire prostate at once. Hungerford went to the Thompson Cancer Survival Center in the summer of 2006 and met Dr. Daniel Scaperoth, a radiation oncologist. “Right from the outset I liked Dr. Scaperoth,” said Hungerford. “He was very straight-forward with me and answered all my questions

Prostate cancer survivor John Hungerford enjoys a daily walk with the family dog, Gertrude. After being diagnosed with cancer in 2006, Hungerford researched a treatment that was right for him and that led him to Thompson Cancer Survival Center.

“From the time my wife and I to my satisfaction. I felt like he was great deal of honesty between him in it for the patient’s beneﬁt, and and me.” went to Thompson, we had a good he was trying to respond to what He said the Thompson Center feeling about the place,” he said. “It’s a light and airy atmosphere, the patient needed. There was a impressed him as well.

Weighing your options for prostate cancer Of all the cancers, prostate is one of the slowest growing. If caught early, patients typically have plenty of time to decide on the best treatment option for their particular situation. “People can die of prostate cancer, but it’s also very treatable and, for the most part, curable,” said Dr. Daniel Scaperoth, a radiation oncologist at Thompson Cancer Survival Center. Each of the treatments currently available for prostate surgery has a similar success rate, with a variety of side effects. In general, they fall into two main categories: radiation Dr. Daniel or surgery. Scaperoth “Usually men will go to a urologist or radiologist and get a couple of different opinions,” said Scaperoth. “There are support groups in town, and men will share their stories about what went well and what didn’t go well.”

“And the decision depends a little bit on age,” he added. “Younger patients in their 50s and 60s will lean a little toward surgery because they can always add radiation later. People over 70 might lean more toward radiation.” There are so many options it can be difﬁcult to choose, Scaperoth said. If it’s an early stage of disease, men can even choose not to do anything at all. “Watchful waiting is also OK, with active surveillance of PSA levels,” Scaperoth said. PSA, prostate speciﬁc antigen, is a blood test that can detect the disease at an early stage. “The PSA test is what gives you lot of options,” said Scaperoth. The American Urological Association recommends that men talk to their physicians about when to have a first PSA screening and how often they should be screened after that. In general, men ages 55 to 69 should be screened every two to four years. “It’s really something you should talk to your doctor about, based on your own risk factors,” said Scaperoth.

and the people were the same way. I just had a really good feeling about it.” Starting in mid-July, Hungerford had 39 tomotherapy treatments, one per weekday, until the end of summer. “They do precise CT (computed tomography) scans to locate the prostate,” he said. “There’s no pain. I was just lying there maybe 20 to 30 minutes each time. You don’t really feel anything, actually.” “Toward the end of the treatment series you feel a little bit of fatigue,” said Hungerford. “The last couple of weeks I felt sluggish and slow, like I was walking through mud.” But over the weeks, Hungerford’s PSA tests showed that the cancer was being destroyed. A PSA test is a blood test that detects the prostate speciﬁc antigen, an indicator of cancer. “I’d say the treatment was very successful,” he said. “My PSA level started coming down to well below where it needs to be, and I’m pleased with that,” he said. “I haven’t had any problems since.” Hungerford said he would recommend Thompson Cancer Survival Center to anyone facing prostate cancer treatment. “The personnel are just great, and the technicians that worked with me when I was going through treatment were terriﬁc too. Everyone was so helpful,” he said. Hungerford said his wife, Ruth, met friends in the waiting room each time they went for treatment. “She’s outgoing and got to know most of the people in the waiting room, and we’ve stayed friends with a lot of those people after treatment. It was really kind of neat to have that social aspect, unanticipated,” he said. “I thought the care was outstanding, and it’s been that way ever since,” said Hungerford. “I’ve been treated really well.”

Prostate cancer treatment choices Surgery – Removal of the prostate either with an open incision or with a less invasive robotic system that uses several smaller incisions. The risks of surgery would include infection and anesthesia problems and a slightly higher risk of incontinence afterward. Radiation – Radiation treatment is done either from the outside, bombarding the prostate with radiation beams, or from within the prostate, by implanting radioactive seeds inside the prostate. Tomotherapy is one type of external radiation, which applies the radiation in thin, precise slices. Risks of radiation would include a higher irritation to the bowel and rectum than surgery. Seed implants can cause swelling that can cause difﬁculty urinating. Cryosurgery – A technique for freezing and killing abnormal cells, cryosurgery is being tested for very early stage cancers. It is a one-time procedure performed under anesthesia. Hormone therapy – Male sex hormones can cause prostate cells to grow. Drugs that suppress hormones can slow the growth of cancer, but they have some serious side effects. These drugs are only used in more advanced cancers.

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A-E TALENT sizzles Tennessee Tenn Te nnes nn esse es seee Valley se Vall Vall Va lley ey FairFai air irgoers got an extra treat on Community Day, held on the first Sunday of the fair. They were treated to talent from Austin-East Magnet Arts High School, starting with the band marching from the Prosser Road entrance to the Pepsi Community tent with all the pomp and circumstance of a halftime show.

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The A-E Dance Company graced the stage with a modern dance to the enjoyment of all. Pumping it up a notch, the all-girl West African Drummers followed with a rhythmic beat that drew curious onlookers from across the fairgrounds. When the boys’ African drum team, taught by Obyana Ajanaku, took their turn onstage, they were joined by members of the West African dance class, taught by Malaika Guthrie, enthralling the crowd with energetic, rhythmic, skillful moves. There was much applause from the crowd for the programs, teachers and A-E principal Benny Perry, who was in attendance exuding pride and satisfaction for all his students and staff. The event was coordinated by Derrick Ellis, a local singer and A-E graduate who now lives in Atlanta, Ga. Ellis’ singing career kicked off when he was the first from Knoxville to make it to the international level in a singers’ competition hosted by the fair back in 1990, when he was about 11 years old. By trade, Ellis butters his bread as a culinary chef. He graduated from the first Culinary Arts class at the University of Tennessee. To sample his music, go to www.EllisSings.com. It was also Love Kitchen Day at the fair, with a portion of proceeds from each armband sold going to the charity to provide meals, clothing and emergency food packages to homebound, homeless and unemployed persons. Learn more at www.thelovekitchen.org. The 95-year-old Tennessee Valley Fair is held annually at Chilhowee Park

Derrick Ellis, singer and Community Day coordinator for the Fair

The A-E girls’ drum team attracted a crowd from across Chilhowee Park during the fair. Photos by Patricia Williams

The Austin-East West African drummers and dancers perform at the Pepsi Tent for Community Day at the Tennessee Valley Fair.

No beans for this boy Let’s move some dirt Callie Davis is in the driver’s seat of a Kubota Skidster bobcat, one of the farm tractors on display from Tyler Brothers Farm Equipment in Maryville. Callie was with her dad Josh Davis.

in East Knoxville. It is one the second official event to of Knoxville’s largest and fulfill the will and testament longest-running events. directing Greene’s home and furnishings be sold and pro■ Estate memorabilia ceeds used to establish Sarah Moore Greene Foundation to to be sold support local youth. The late The estate of Sarah Moore Sarah Moore Greene was Greene at 2543 Linden Ave. widely known as an educawill be the site of a sale 9 tor, civil rights advocate and a.m.-2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. community leader. For more 19. Conducted by Cheroinformation, email cherokee Estate Sales, an invitakeeestatesales@gmail.com tion-only pre-sale will be or call 230-1400. the previous day, 6-8 p.m. Patricia Williams, freelance writer, can be Thursday, Sept. 18. This is reached at patwilpower@gmail.com.

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government It’s about McIntyre Anyone who thinks the upcoming vote for school board chair is a choice between Mike McMillan and Doug Harris just hasn’t been paying attention. It’s no more about McMillan and Harris than the 9th District school board election was about Pam Trainor and Amber Rountree. When politicians remove the citizens’ right to elect a school superintendent, then each school board race becomes a referendum on the job performance of the appointed superintendent. It’s not accidental that Jim McIntyre faces an unfriendly board majority likely chaired by Mike McMillan. Is McMillan my first choice for chair? Nope. He wasn’t even my first choice for 8th District school board member. But he’s got seniority on the four newcomers and he’s probably earned

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the right to lead the board, where he’s been a frequent victim of 8-1 votes. Amazing that 8-1 suddenly became 4-5 and folks don’t tie that to McIntyre. There’s another election in two years. If Tony Norman takes on Doug Harris, Norman wins. If Karen Carson tries for a fourth term, she loses. And what’s now 4-5 becomes 2-7. Those worried about Mike McMillan chairing the Board of Education ought to consider the next step: McMillan chairing the search committee for our next appointed superintendent.

Obama ate my actuator wire

While cruising down Kingston Pike recently, I saw the “check engine” warning flash on my car’s instrument panel. I immediately suspected something in my engine demanded checking and made for the dealership.

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The service technician confirmed my hunch, fi xed me up with a loaner vehicle and promised to call when they rooted out the malfunction. He called an hour later. “The VVT-I actuator wire has been severed,” he said. I’ve severed relationships, bonds and friendships, and once nearly severed my thumb with a bread knife while under the delusion that I was a baker. But severing a VVT-I actuator wire sounded faintly dangerous and possibly illegal, so I responded promptly: “Huh?” “Looks like a rodent chewed it,” he said. “This happens every now and then. We’ve had mice drop from the engine in the service bay.” Mice chew engine wires? Who knew? The “minor repair” set me back only $258.35, and at first I was happy the gluttonous rodent hadn’t devoured me out of more cash,

but soon I smelled a rat. Knowing how jealous the neighborhood raccoon is of his territory, it was hard to believe he would have allowed another four-footed critter to encroach on his reservation. I was sure a more sinister plot was afoot, and after due consideration I knew I had the answer. It’s hard these days to escape what former Vice President Spiro Agnew called the “nattering nabobs of negativity.” Agnew’s nabobs were mostly newspapers critical of the Nixon administration. Today’s version is right-wing radio, television and print commentators critical of President Obama. These “pundits” were just background noise until my actuator wire was assassinated by – allegedly – a naive mouse. With rising suspicion I checked my auto repair records going back to the Reagan years: not once in the years before Obama’s presidency had my actuator wire been severed. I saw the light. I wouldn’t be surprised to learn that through mind-control techniques developed by the CIA, rodent wire-severing is on the upsurge. Why? Jobs. With new job postings faltering and a parsimonious Congress unwilling to loosen the purse strings for some desperately needed infrastructure work, the president has to work in the shadows to pump the econ-

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High-paid attorney joins those leaving TVA

Remember Ralph Rodgers, the TVA chief legal counsel who makes $1.9 million a year while TVA is laying off hundreds of employees? Well, it seems he is about to retire. Not clear how generous his pension will be, but count on it being more than most TVA folks about to be laid off. Most people in East Tennessee have never heard of Rodgers but he has a nice nest egg now at ratepayer expense. Surprisingly, this has not become an issue in some of the congressional contests. ■ Mayor Rogero flew to Dallas Sept. 4 to view the Dallas Zoo. She flew out on the private plane of Chelly Clayton, Knoxville Zoo board member, along with other board members. She returned on American Eagle the next morning in time for the Tennessee Valley Fair luncheon at Chilhowee Park. Her former deputy mayor, Eddie Mannis, also a zoo board member, paid $412 for that flight. The Knoxville Zoo paid for the Dallas hotel room, and the city paid a total of $35 for the trip – $25 baggage fee and $10 breakfast. It’s good to know former deputy mayors stay in touch with their former bosses. Mannis hosted a major fundraiser at his Kingston Pike home this spring for Rogero’s re-election. The Knoxville Zoo is consider-

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ing expansion. It is a major asset to the city and East Tennessee. ■ Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Gordon Ball has challenged Sen. Lamar Alexander to four debates. Ball does not expect Alexander to accept and probably prefers the issue of not debating over an actual debate. Alexander might be well advised to agree to several as it would allow him to show how mentally agile he is at age 74 and how much better grounded on issues facing the Senate he is than Ball. They also could discuss President Obama and Sen. Harry Reid. Tennesseans would benefit from seeing both candidates side by side. In the Democratic primary, Terry Adams was the more skillful speaker on issues and more consistently a Democrat. Alexander has debated opponents over the years such as Jake Butcher, Randy Tyree and Bob Clement. Ball can check with each of them to ask how well Lamar did. Ball prefers that Alexander

decline so he can attack him for not debating (although Ball declined to debate his own rival, fellow attorney Adams, in the primary). Ball should be careful what he asks for. It might happen. ■ Fort Kid, at the World’s Fair Park, was built 23 years ago through the efforts of community leaders and volunteers. There will be massive volunteer help to renovate Fort Kid from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20. To volunteer, visit www.fortkidknox.com Fort Kid was scheduled for demolition until this column pointed out it had a $70,000 trust fund that could be used (but had been ignored by city leaders). Mayor Rogero reversed her administration’s position after a productive talk with civic activist Beth Waters, who spearheaded the first Fort Kid. This shows people can be heard. Team Rogero is now working closely with Waters to extend Fort Kid’s life another 20 years. ■ The Knoxville Botanical Garden, 2743 Wimpole Ave. in East Knoxville, will have a Family Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, to which all are invited. The varied activities include face painting, petting zoo, crafts, hayrides and a book walk plus various crafts for

purchase. It should be lots of fun. ■ Jamie Rowe, longtime Fountain City resident, is waging an effective campaign for school board to replace Indya Kincannon, who resigned. The host committee for her Sept. 9 kickoff was a who’s who of influential people in her district. Two current City Council members, Mark Campen and Nick Della Volpe, were on the host committee along with three former council members, Carlene Malone, Charlie Thomas and Jack Sharp, as was former County Commissioner and newly elected state Democratic Committee member Mark Harmon. Rowe is opposed by Charlotte Dorsey and Tracie Sanger, who has the endorsement of Kincannon. Rowe will be a hardworking, very independent member of the school board who cannot be intimidated by anyone. She will do her homework to a fault on the board if elected. ■ A year from now, we will face a Knoxville city primary for mayor and City Council. All four council members completing their first term told this writer they will seek a second and final term on council in 2015. They are Finbarr Saunders, Marshall Stair, George Wallace and Mark Campen.

Amendment 1 fight is 14 years in the making

It’s strange that Tennessee, the most comfortable notch on the Bible belt and the stomping grounds of the Tea Party, has a constitution that gives a broader right to abortion than the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. In the 2000 Planned Parenthood of Middle Tennessee et al. v. Sundquist case, the Tennessee Supreme Court ruled that “a woman’s right to terminate her pregnancy is a vital part of the right to privacy guaranteed by the Tennessee Constitution.” The case struck down previous rules regarding abortions after the first trimester and a mandatory two-day waiting period. Since then, anti-abortion groups have been raring for a fight. They’ll get their chance in November, when Tennesseans will vote on Amendment 1, which gives legislators a say in the state’s abortion laws. The proposed amendment reads: “Nothing in this Constitution secures or protects a right to abortion or requires the funding of an abortion. The people retain the right through their elected state representatives and state senators to enact, amend or repeal statutes regarding To page 5 abortion, including cir-

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cumstances of pregnancy resulting from rape or incest or when necessary to save the life of the mother.” The rest of the country is paying attention, says Steven Hershkowitz of the Vote No to One political action committee. Tennessee is one of “very few” states with constitutional language that favors privacy rights, and what happens here could set a precedent. “This is a national issue,” says Hershkowitz. Amendment 1 would give the Legislature more power to restrict abortion, and advocates haven’t hidden their intent to institute an absolute ban on abortion, he says. Proponents interpret the amendment in a softer, fuzzier way. The Family Action Council of Tennessee website says the amendment will make the constitution “neutral” on

abortion while still being subject to the abortion rulings of the U.S. Supreme Court. But there’s no doubt that the amendment could open the door for change. “Tennessee voters should be able to decide about laws regulating the abortion industry,” says Angel Brewer, treasurer of the Yes on 1 political action committee. Both sides claim to have the best interests of women at heart. The amendment would allow politicians to set restrictions on abortion even if a woman is a victim of rape or incest, or if her health is in danger, Hershkowitz warns. A woman should make private medical decisions with her family, faith and doctor without interference from politicians, he says. Women should have information about what will happen to their bodies, says Brewer. The 2000 Supreme Court ruling struck down the informed-consent law along with a waiting period. The public should be aware that abortion facilities are not required to be licensed and inspected, although some do so voluntarily, she says.

Who do You RACE for?

Both sides have passionate backers with deep pockets. But if donations are an indication of voter support, Yes on 1 is in the lead. By the end of June, the group had raised approximately $518,000, while Vote No to One had raised about $360,000. Most of Vote No’s contributions came during the second quarter, including $189,500 from Planned Parenthood of Middle and East Tennessee. Another $115,000 came from Planned Parenthood affiliates in other states. Yes on 1 isn’t seeking funds from outside the state, Brewer says. Regardless of where the money comes from, Tennesseans should expect the brawl to get loud, and possibly nasty, as November approaches.

Learn more The Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy, 1640 Cumberland Ave., is celebrating Constitution Day with events from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Social scientist Mary English will discuss the proposed Amendment 1 at 10:30 a.m. in the Baker Café.

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Joy McCroskey: Time for a change of scenery More than 1,500 people turned out at a reception at the City County Building to pay tribute to Joy McCroskey, who was retiring from her position as Knox County Clerk of Criminal Court, Fourth Circuit Court and the Criminal Division of General Sessions Court at the end of August.

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After nearly half a century in the clerk’s office, McCroskey is a virtual encyclopedia of county government and its many players. She could write a bestseller and says she just might do that, but she will probably have to sell it as fiction because nobody would believe that much of what has gone on could be true.

For the past few weeks she has been catching up on things she enjoys, including visiting with her beloved grandchildren. She was replaced by Mike Hammond, who has criticized her tenure, but that doesn’t mean Joy McCroskey left without friends. From the cleaning staff to judges and their staffs, current and former elected officials, a bunch of noteworthy attorneys and many, many just plain folks, they all came to pay tribute to McCroskey. A few of the old-timers recalled little Joy Rader tagging along with her dad, the late Pete Rader, a widely known local political figure, to meetings and campaign events when she was young. That was just the beginning. Joy Rader McCroskey says her first big involvement in politics was when she signed on as a “Baker Belle” in Sen. Howard Baker’s first campaign in 1966. “That was between my

years, followed Randles in office. When her chief deputy, Wanda Odom, retired, McCroskey was named to that job, a position she held until Phillips died in June of 2008. The judges then named McCroskey clerk, and she named Norman chief deputy. She won election that November and was re-elected in 2010. By her retirement, the Joy McCroskey, center, was joined by family members at a farewell reception in her honor at the courts she oversaw had City County Building. From left are her brother-in-law and sister, Russell and Janet Greer, and at grown exponentially, and right, her brother, John Rader, and sister, Gay Berry. More than 1,500 people attended the event. the clerk’s office employed Photo by A. Hart 80. junior and senior years at fun in those days. I never worked with us for a while. McCroskey says, “I have Rule High School. Some thought I would see most of We didn’t have room for loved my job and am so of us put on red-checked those folks after the cam- anyone else. In those days, grateful to the judges, my shirts and denim overalls paign ended, and here they there was just one Criminal staff, the attorneys and the and rode a train all over the are today, lawyers, senators Court. All of the files were in many, many friends I made one cabinet.” state campaigning for Sen. …” along the way. I wish them Baker. When we weren’t McCroskey went to In 1973 McCroskey took all the best.” on the train, we worked at work in the Criminal Court a better-paying job with McCroskey may have left headquarters. Clerk’s office in 1967, right TVA. “I knew right away I the building, but she isn’t “There were a lot of young after her 18th birthday. had made a mistake. When going far. She says she has “I was the third person Helen Randles was elected a lot to do around here and people who were involved in that campaign and have be- hired in that office. For a clerk in 1974, she hired me then she plans to hit the come prominent since then: while it was just Martha back. I was where I was sup- road and do some travelHerb Moncier, Lamar Al- Phillips, Wanda Odom, Jan- posed to be.” ing. “I think it’s time for a exander, Victor Ashe, Dick ice Norman and me. Laura Martha Phillips, who had change of scenery,” she says Krieg. Politics was a lot of Walker (now Chambers) been chief deputy for many with a laugh.

Tennessee football 100 years ago What to say about an open date? Good question. Fortunately, a regular reader rushed to the rescue and changed the subject. “A few weeks ago, you wrote about Doug Dickey and Tennessee football of 50 years ago. What do you know about 100 years ago?” Well now, I am old but I wasn’t there. What I know is what the late Tom Siler said he had learned. The Volunteers of 1914 won the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association championship with a 9-0 record. They played home games at Wait Field at the corner of 15th Street and

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Cumberland Avenue. This was not Rocky Top, but it might have been rocky bottom. There was no grass. The Vols ran a tight T formation. They outscored foes 374 to 37. Butch Jones wants you to know that Tennessee wore gray jerseys. Pint-sized Zora G. Clevenger, 5-7 and 145, former halfback at Indiana, was the

Tennessee coach. Interesting how he got the job. He was coaching three sports at Nebraska Wesleyan and playing pro baseball in the summer to supplement his income. In 1910, he came to town as the shortstop for the Knoxville team in the Appalachian League. The first Sunday, he and his wife went to church. Mrs. Clevenger was delighted to spot a former schoolmate – who just happened to be the sister of UT professor R.C. “Red” Matthews, the original UT cheerleader who grew up to become a member of the UT athletic council. Do you see where this is going?

In 1911, Tennessee had a coaching vacancy. Professor Matthews suggested Clevenger. Nobody had a better idea. Zora was a one-man gang, as in no assistants, no support staff, not even a dietitian or video coordinator. It took him a few minutes to get organized. The university had raised entrance requirements. The team was a little short on talent. By 1913, the outlook was much brighter. The Vols won six of nine. The big one got away. Vanderbilt won, 7-6. Clevenger awarded 12 letters and gave a pep talk about the future. Season profit in excess of $1,000 allowed him to hire a line coach. A hundred years ago, Tennessee came out of the

chute with an 88-0 stroll past Carson-Newman. King College fell, 55-3. Clemson took a 27-0 hit. Tennessee took the train to Louisville and romped, 66-0. There was bitterness before the Alabama game. An anonymous source reported the Tide was cheating. Sure enough, quarterback Charlie Joplin refused to sign an affidavit that he had never played pro ball and was immediately ruled ineligible. The Vols won, 17-7. Chattanooga took a 67-0 tumble. The really big game was at Vanderbilt. Southern Railway offered fans a round-trip ride for $6.75. Alonzo “Goat” Carroll scored all Tennessee points, two touchdown receptions of Bill May passes, one ex-

tra-point kick and a 15-yard field goal, in a 16-14 victory. It was the first-ever win over the Commodores. Carroll invited the victors to dinner at his family home, a block or three from the Vandy campus. UT classes were dismissed on Monday for a day of celebration. A Vanderbilt official said that was what you might expect from Tennessee, overemphasis of athletics and underemphasis of academics. The Vols swatted Sewanee in Chattanooga and polished off Kentucky to conclude the perfect season. There were no holiday bowl games, but a good time was had by all. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.

Roger Woods leaves UT FCA

Actuator wire omy. Auto-repair shops and wire manufacturers will be hiring by the boatload as Obama’s mice brigades gnaw their way across the United States. It’s now clear that nearly everything that’s gone wrong in the past six years can be traced to Obama. What Volunteer fan doesn’t shudder over the disastrous 2008 season, the year Obama was elected, when Phil Fulmer was canned? Coincidence? Read on. UT’s women’s basketball

standout with pro potential until stopped suddenly by an arm injury. He attended Albany State University and graduated from Clayton College. He returned to his high school as a teacher and assistant coach but dropped out “on Dec. 14, 1998. I quit teaching and coaching in the middle of the year because I felt the urgency, the tug, the pull that God had on my heart to go into ministry.” Woods became the youth minister at the Lithonia church in which he was raised. He moved to a church in Chattanooga, joined the staff of FCA for inner-city ministries and became chaplain at UTChattanooga. He came to Knoxville in 2009 after meeting some Vol athletes at an FCA retreat. Woods and his wife, Tia, have three children, Derrick, Faith and Christian.

From page A-1 team has not reached the Final Four since the 20072008 season. The six-year drought began in 2009 when Obama took office. Just this year, a North Carolina man wanted by police entered a doughnuteating contest where he was spotted and arrested after downing eight doughnuts in two minutes. His apprehension was likely the doing of Michelle Obama, a known health fanatic. Stay alert out there, and buy yourself some mousetraps.

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Roger Woods is no longer affiliated with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at the University of Tennessee. Woods, six years the campus FCA leader and chaplain for sports teams, said this is not a complicated story. “It was Roger Woods decided, by mutual agreement, that it was time for me to move on.” Woods is now the pastor at New Birth Knoxville. The church is at 3706 Sevier Heights Road. Dean Craig, area director for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, spoke warmly of Roger Woods the man and of Woods’ service at the university. “As Roger said, it was just time to change.” Craig said the FCA will conduct a comprehensive search for a replacement. Woods, 44, grew up in Lithonia, Ga. He was a high school baseball

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By Ruth B R h White Whii Wh What do corn dogs, chicken on a stick, funnel cakes, fried Oreos and chocolate-covered bacon have in common? The Tennessee Valley Fair, of course! Each year the fair opens its doors to senior adults and allows them the opportunity to enjoy the fair in the early hours of the day, visiting booths, eating lunch and exploring the exhibits. Inside the Pepsi tent were booths providing information on health care, senior assisted-living facilities, a photo booth with complimentary keepsakes, entertainment from comedians Emma Roid and Sammy Sawyer as Barney Fife, marvelous mutts and more. The Jacob Building featured ribbon winners from the photogBarney Fife (aka Sammy Sawyer) performed for the senior raphy contest, 4-H projects, culiadults at the fair. Part of his act includes bringing seniors on- nary-arts winners and informastage to help re-enact scenes from “The Andy Griffith Show.” tion booths for various products. Betty Smelcher does her best “fun girls from Mount Pilot” im- Inside the Kerr Building were dispersonation as her husband, Walter, waits to act out Ernest T. plays for the bra/hat bedazzling contest, handmade quilts and Bass. other home items.

Cheryl Hodge serves handmade candied apples at the Fairview United Methodist Church booth. Photos by R. White

The Tennessee Valley Fair is a big event and so are the arcade prizes. The fair opens its doors early to senior adults and other individuals one day during the event so that they may enjoy the fair with less foot traffic.

Emma Roid and fairgoer Rosemary Bailey sing for the crowd on Senior Adult Day at the fair. Leon Ridenour demonstrates how Henry Ford’s first gasoline engine works to guests at the fair.

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David Surber is not a typical prostate cancer patient. Diagnosed in his mid40s, Surber found himself plunged into a world of questions with no easy answers. With a successful career, a wife and three kids, and his whole life in front of him, he was looking for a solution with as few longterm side effects as possible. “In my experience, there is no cancer concierge for prostate cancer, saying ‘Here are the best treatments for someone like you,’” he said. “It’s very dif cult to nd information for the healthy 46-year-old guy.” Through research and

personal connections, Surber found the Provision Center for Proton Therapy at just the right time. The Knoxville center opened in January 2014, the same month Surber was diagnosed. A native Knoxvillian now living in Birmingham, Alabama, Surber was able to stay with his parents during treatment. His outlook is good, and he attributes that outlook to early detection and the excellent care he received at Provision Center for Proton Therapy. Surber got a simple blood test to check for prostate-speci c antigen (PSA) during a physical. When the test showed elevated PSA levels, a follow-up biopsy con rmed

the diagnosis, catching his cancer in the early stages. If diagnosed and treated early, prostate cancer has a ve-year survival rate of almost 100 percent. The screening is recommended for men 40 years of age or older, or earlier in the event of a family history of prostate cancer. Surber encouraged men to take advantage of the free Eddie Check screenings offered in the Knoxville area, or to schedule the test with their personal physicians. “Why would you put it

off?” he asked. “Too busy? You’re going to be really busy when you’re trying to gure out how to treat it.” Surber even translated his passion for early detection into his own outreach effort. His blog, titled “An Inconvenient Gift,” chronicles his journey with prostate cancer from diagnosis through treatment. He hopes the blog will help men to be proactive about getting screened for prostate cancer. “Get checked!” said Surber. “Dealing with it now is so much better.”

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sports Upcoming Friday

Numerous timeouts slowed the action between Austin-East and Sweetwater last weekend. A-E led 7-3 in the second quarter but could not hold on, losing 12-7 at home.

Military night brings low-scoring game

ETTAC needs battery-operated toys

The East Tennessee Technology Access Center needs new, battery-operated toys to give to more than 100 chilhas been absent for years. dren with disabilities who cannot use their hands to play Contact principal Benny with typical toys. These toys will be rewired so that they Perry to help get the road- can be connected to special switches for the children to runner back in costume. press to help them play with the toys. ETTAC’s elves need time to adapt toys before the holiday distribution party serving kids from 24 counties on Dec. 8. Cash donations for parts to adapt toys are also greatly appreciated. Toys may be dropped off 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the ETTAC ofﬁces, 116 Childress St., just ■ Annual golf tournament to benefit the Central High off Chapman Highway. Info: 219-0130.

By Patricia Williams Only the faithful few were at the high school football game as AustinEast hosted Sweetwater. Announcer Michael Foxx said many times, “There is laundry on the ﬁeld.” Referees called fouls against both teams many times, making for a slow-moving game as play stopped for the outcome of each call. The Wildcats left with a 12-7 victory over A-E. With a new coach and few seniors on the team, the Roadrunners are 0-3 for the season. It was also military night on A-E’s Sam Anderson Field as members of the military were recognized for their service to our country. A pre-halftime event recognized all branches of the military, followed by a relay-race competition in

Austin-East vs. Carter Bearden at Lenoir City Christian Academy of Knoxville at Scott County Central at Powell Farragut vs. West Fulton at Gatlinburg Pittman Grace Academy at Harriman Gibbs at Halls Hardin Valley Academy vs. Maryville Karns vs. Anderson County Knoxville Catholic at Tyner Academy South-Doyle at Cocke County Webb at Friendship Christian

items in a duffel bag – the fastest. Military veterans as well as those in active service had free admission and were invited to the ﬁeld for recognition. In the stands and without recognition, I spotted Raleigh Wynn Sr., proudly wearing his World War II military cap. School softball program In the hype, no one will be Saturday, Oct. 18, at thought that a 90-year-old Whittle Springs Golf Course. Format: four-man scramble. military veteran and forRegistration fee: $240 per mer East and Austin-East team of four, which includes coach, who could not leap green fee, cart and catered onto the ﬁeld in a moment’s lunch. Registration: 7:30 a.m.; notice, would be present. No shotgun start: 8:30 a.m. Info: special arrangements were Brent Walker, 237-6507. made for one of the eldest ■ Players/teams needed for and greatest of those being H3 Hoops, a youth basketball celebrated. A-E not only lost team league. Leagues: 6U, 7U, the game, but it also lost a 8U, 9U, 10, 11U, 6th grade, 7th moment of its history. grade, 8th grade, High School Requests were made for JV, High School Varsity. Info: donations to “bring back the chris@whitfieldsports.com or roadrunner” mascot that 389-5998.

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Raleigh Wynn Sr., 90, made it out to military night. Proudly wearing his “World War II Veteran” hat, Wynn is also a veteran coach of East and AustinEast high schools. Photos by

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which students competed to see who could dress in uniform – from unknown

It’s ‘Whoadeo’ time in Pigeon Forge Food City has again joined with Dixie Stampede and Pepsi to sponsor the eighth annual children’s “Whoadeo,” set for 8 a.m.1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at Dixie Stampede, on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge. The prize-ﬁlled event, open to children ages 3 to 12, features stick-horse competitions, a parade of

horses and costume contests in the Dixie Stampede arena, and a free outdoor carnival. All children must be accompanied by a parent and/ or guardian. Each Whoadeo participant will receive a Kid’s Club backpack from Food City (while supplies last) and a one-day child’s ticket to Dollywood.

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Get checked! One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime – and one in 36 will die from it.

Prostate cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths among men. The purpose of the “Real Men Wear Gowns” campaign is to raise awareness about the importance of prostate cancer screenings for early detection. Provision is proud partner with WBIR on this important initiative. Log on to wbir.com/realmen to learn more and to view the commercial. Visit one of the Eddie Check locations on September 18 & 19 for a free PSA test.

Eddie Check will be held at six locations on Thursday and seven on Friday (10 different locations) in eight East Tennessee counties including Knox, Anderson, Scott, Hamblen, Cocke, Blount, Roane and McMinn. Blood samples for PSA screening will be taken at every location during all hours, even if you don’t donate blood. This free PSA screening is available for men 40 years of age or older, or in the event of family history at an age 10 years younger than the affected relative’s age at his cancer onset. “Early detection is always the best protection against prostate cancer,” said Marcio Fagundes, MD, medical director of the Provision Center for Proton Therapy. “The prostate speci c antigen (PSA) test is one tool that men have available to detect the presence of prostate cancer. While an elevated PSA does not always mean cancer is present, it is an important benchmark for men to monitor and share with their family physician.” Eddie Check times and locations in Knox County are:

By Shannon Carey In the following months, Provision Center for Proton Therapy will open its doors to the younger set. That’s right, proton therapy for pediatric patients will now be available in Knoxville. Leading the charge

Thursday, September 18

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Friday, September 19

■ MEDIC Donor Center, 1601 Ailor Ave., Knoxville, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Phil Williams News/Talk 98.7 FM remote, 3-6 p.m. ■ MEDIC Donor Center-Farragut, 11000 Kingston Pike (behind Pittsburgh Paints), 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. ■ Provision Center for Proton Therapy, 1400 Dowell Springs Blvd., Knoxville (Bloodmobile), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Gunner WIVK FM remote, 1-4 p.m. Visit www.provisionproton.com/ eddiecheck for times and locations outside Knox County.

Matt Ladra, M.D. is Dr. Matt Ladra, the new Director of Pediatric Services at Provision. His rst weeks on the job have been lled with preparations for his patients, from gathering a support staff loaded with pediatric experience to commissioning a fun mural that will lead kids from the playroom to the treatment room. Originally from California, Ladra’s journey has taken him all over the country. He completed undergraduate work at Princeton University, then went on to Tulane for a masters in public health and a medical degree. Most recently, he spent two years as the Pediatric

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Proton Fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Ladra said he chose pediatrics because “in medical school, that was the population I connected with the most. “We have the same taste in toys and technology,” he joked. “Kids are just so inspiring,” he said. “And the people working with them tend to be so positive.” He is excited to join Provision in Knoxville for a number of reasons. He says Provision Center for Proton Therapy has the most advanced proton technology in the country. Ladra added that he loves the outdoors, and East Tennessee is the perfect place to enjoy nature. Ladra encouraged parents of children with pediatric cancers to consider proton therapy. With fewer short- and long-term side effects, the treatment can improve quality of life for the child. They can continue in school during treatment. Proton therapy lessens negative impacts on surrounding tissues, a very important bene t for growing youngsters. “(At Provision) we have one of the nicest proton delivery systems in the country in a wonderful facility with a very friendly staff,” Ladra said. “I absolutely believe in this place.”

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Alan Smith and Edward Jones – a good match

News from Foothills Craft Guild

Sometimes when you meet someone you know right away that they enjoy what they do. Alan Smith has found a perfect match in Edward Jones.

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Art Fair and Family Day By Aleex Connor Celebrate art and artists with the Knoxville Museum of Art and the Foothills Craft Guild at a special Art Fair and Family Day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Museum on World’s Fair Park Drive. Enjoy live music, delicious food and fine crafts from over 50 individuals demonstrating and selling their work. This event is part of the Knoxville Museum of Art’s weeklong celebration of the arts to capture the imagination of both children and adults from Knoxville and surrounding areas. The Foothills Craft Guild will

have a variety of guild members participating, with fine crafts for sale such as pottery, sculpture, jewelry, fiber work, handmade soaps, leatherwork, glass work and much more! Plus, you can see artisans actually demonstrating how they handcraft their work. Admission is free, and during this special event the museum’s doors will be open and free to the public. Info: www.knoxart.org or www.foothillscraftguild. org. Pictured are fine crafts by Anne Freels, Renita Andrews and Pat Clapsaddle.

Smith began his new career as a financial adviser with Edward Jones after working for years with Kimberly-Clark and International Paper. Both of those jobs were based on forming lasting relationships with clients. Because Edward Jones specializes in developing trusting relationships, Smith’s background has made his move to Edward Jones a smooth one. After living in East Tennessee since 1977, Smith and his family moved to Atlanta for four years. When the opportunity arose for him to move back to this area, Smith didn’t have to think twice. Smith says Edward Jones is a company with an amaz-

Alan Smith, financial advisor with Edward Jones, and Ashley Herron, his “lifesaver” Photo by Nancy Whittaker ing family atmosphere. Other advisers in the Knoxville area called to welcome him when he opened. This hinted at what a top-notch firm he had joined. Instead of being competitors, the advisers are happy for each other’s success. Having served the Farragut area for only a couple of months, Smith jumped when an established office in South Knoxville became available. The branch office administrator, Ashley Herron, was familiar with the clients, and Smith says she has been his “lifesaver.”

He laughs and says Herron keeps him straight and allows him to focus on the people. Like Edward Jones the company, Alan Smith the adviser focuses on personal attention. He looks at himself as an educator, teaching clients how to put their money to work. He doesn’t have a “one plan fits all” approach. Edward Jones offers “families” of mutual funds with up to 200 funds in each. An Edward Jones team researches each fund and provides their advisers

with a list of pre-approved funds. CDs, stocks, bonds and many other investment vehicles are offered in addition to mutual funds. This allows Smith to make the best choice for each client’s individual needs. Helping people maintain their dignity and income during their retirement is fulfilling to Smith. He enjoys working with people of all ages and stresses how important it is for people to start saving for retirement early in life. He feels that with just a little discipline, many people could start a portfolio by making timely decisions. Whether they are saving for retirement, college, travel or another personal goal, Smith works with folks to stay on track. He also assesses each individual’s situation to ensure their goal is attainable. Alan Smith, Ashley Herron and Edward Jones are a great team. Their office is at 7425 Chapman Highway, Suite 104, just behind Fagan Jewelers, in the center with Chop House. Check out the company’s website at www. edwardjones.com or call 573-1537 for an appointment.

News from Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC)

KCDC employees get a kick out of being active By Alvin Nance

Moore joins GIA Dr. Matthew Moore has established his practice and medical career at Gastrointestinal Associates. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and his specialty is gastroenterology. A native of Livingston, Tenn., Moore earned his un-

dergraduate degree at the University of Tennessee and subsequently completed a master’s degree in public health and his medical doctorate degree at East Tennessee State University. Moore lives in West Knoxville with his wife, Kendal Moore, and their 2-year-old son, Cole. They are expecting their second child in October.

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The KCDC Tigers Kickball team gather before their game at the Safety City fields on Sept. 8. Pictured from left are (front) team captain Shana Love, Dawn Lewellyn, (middle) Beverly Mack, Gary Clark, Ashley Ogle, co-captain Eugene Littlejohn, Tiara Webb, (back) Derick Bruce, Jack Canada, Gerald Littlejohn, Travis Turner and Lee Cook. Team members not pictured include Debbie Taylor-Allen, Lauren Whitehead, Ralph Parker, Floyd Hunley, Becky Fetters, Larry Roe, Nathan Brown, Rosetta Brown, Alvin Nance, Sean Gilbert, Candy Miles and James Jones. KCDC Tigers. Busy work schedules can make it difficult to set aside time for physical activity, but healthy endeavors are good for our employees, so KCDC offers a wellness program to encourage fun, team-building activities with the dual purpose of improving fitness. As part of that program, we have been participating in the City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation adult kickball league. More than 20 employees are currently in the league, from KCDC administrators to property management and maintenance staff. I am a member of the KCDC Tigers, although I have yet to play in a game. We formed the team in July and practiced weekly at Montgomery Village in

preparation for the opening game Aug. 4. The KCDC Tigers now play every Monday at the Safety City fields. We’ve played three games, and even though we don’t always win, we are having a lot of fun. Community Involvement Committee Chair Tiara Webb said, “The reason behind creating the kickball team is for KCDC to encourage healthy lifestyles and setting goals. This sporting event has been very helpful and beneficial to me, and it also allows us to get together and have some good oldfashioned fun!” KCDC created the wellness program a few years ago to offer more services to improve the health of employees. In addition to kickball, KCDC also provides access to a mini-gym

in our administrative office with an elliptical machine, stationary bicycle, free weights, mats and other workout gear. Several employees get together weekly after work in the training room to work out together to an exercise DVD. KCDC also partners with Summit Medical Group to bring in a nurse each quarter to help our employees better manage their health. Regular physical activity has been proven to boost energy, improve mental health and mood and even increase lifespan. A healthier staff is able to better serve our residents and community. At KCDC, we know the strength of our organization is our employees. Our employees’ health is a priority, so we get moving at KCDC. Alvin Nance is executive director of KCDC.

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West Knox Rotarians honor leader

By Anne Hart

It was an event weeks in the planning and then, on the day the big surprise was scheduled, the honoree unexpectedly went out of town. Oops. Time for Plan B. Lucy Gibson Plan B went off without a hitch a week later. And finally, all those hours of preparation and anticipation and pure, undiluted excitement came to fruition when 13 members of the Rotary Club of West Knoxville took part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge after their weekly meeting at the Bearden Banquet Hall. This was a big deal for these Rotarians. It was intensely personal. It was a blending of fun and heartache. It was an act of love. And it was all to honor the club’s first woman president, Lucy Gibson, who was recently diagnosed with the horrific disease that has captured headlines lately and raised hopes that someday soon a cure will be found. Everyone was in on it – except the honoree, who calmly sat enjoying her lunch and visiting with fellow club members, even commenting at one point that “casual Friday” had become remarkably casual lately. “Just look at all the guys in shorts and T-shirts.” Meanwhile, there was scurrying in the background. Members had brought their own plastic buckets and hidden them around a corner outside the building. The always-accommodating kitchen staff at Bearden Banquet Hall, in

Members of the Rotary Club of West Knoxville who took part in an ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and donated $1,000 in honor of fellow club member Lucy Gibson are, from left, Larry Sheumaker, Alan Wright, Wayne Underwood, Ted Hotz, Gary Ricciardi, Janice Mitchell, Jim Turner, Gary West, Todd Wolf, Jim Kotsianas, Charley Garvey, Mike Bailey and Richard Bettis. Photo by Charles Garvey on the surprise, kept watch over the ice and water and buckets. And the meeting went on as if nothing really BIG was about to happen. As if emails hadn’t been flying back and forth for weeks among members, with extra care taken to always delete Lucy’s address before they were sent. After the meeting, members seemed to leave the dining room more quickly than usual, except for the few who kept Lucy occupied inside for a few minutes while everything was readied on the patio. And then word came: time to go. As Lucy exited to the patio, with a puzzled look on her face at the large crowd gathered there, shrieks and screams quickly followed as those buckets of ice water were dumped on 12 guys and one brave woman, still in her dress clothes and

high heels. Was Lucy surprised? You bet! She was stunned. And also thrilled. The $1,000 check donated by the club to ALS in Lucy Gibson’s name will join the hundreds of thousands of others given in the hope of finding a cure. Thanks, Rotarians. You did a beautiful thing. No one could have done it better.

UT NOTES ■ Professor Hairong Qi has been named to the Gonzalez Family Endowed Professorship in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, making her the first woman to hold an Hairong Qi endowed professorship in the College of Engineering.

Driving down the lost highway Hank Williams (Peter Oyloe) is trapped between the two women in his life, Melissa David (playing wife Audrey) and Jayne Morgan (playing Mama Lilly). Behind them are band members. “Hank Williams: Lost Highway,” directed by Karen Kessler, will run through Sept. 28 at UT’s Clarence Brown Theater. Tickets are sold out for two performances with limited availability for others. Info: 974-5161 or http://clarencebrowntheatre.com/. Photo by Liz Aaron

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MONDAYS THROUGH SEPT. 29 Quilting classes and needle tatting classes, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Hobby Lobby classroom, 6580 Clinton Highway. Cost: $24 for 3-hour quilting class; $20 for 2.5-hour tatting class. Info: Monica Schmidt, 406-3971, myquiltplace.com/profile/monicaschmidt.

THROUGH TUESDAY, SEPT. 30 Featured artists at Parkside Open Door Gallery, Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave., are Fountain City artist Adam Rowe and Karen Ferency of Sequoyah Hills. Rowe will be showing his laser-cut cards and Ferency creates wheel-thrown pottery. Info/hours: 357-7624 or 357-2787.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT 17 Union County Retired Teachers meeting, noon, Hardee’s in Maynardville Knox County Veterans Services Outreach, 9-10 a.m., Halls Senior Center 4405 Crippen Road. Provides one-on-one assistance to veterans and family members. Info: 215-5645, veterans@knoxcounty.org. Knoxville Opera Performance, 6-7:30 p.m., Cancer Support Community, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Light refreshments provided. Info: 546-4661.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, SEPT. 17-18 AARP Driver Safety class, noon-4 p.m., John T. O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. Info/to register: Carolyn Rambo at 584-9964.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 18 Cruise Night, 6-9 p.m., 6215 Riverview Crossing Drive in front of old Food Lion at Asheville Highway. All makes, models, years and clubs welcome. No charge. Door prizes. Rivalry Thursday Tailgate Party: Campbell County at Clinton, 3:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, SEPT. 18-20 “Art-a-palooza!” a three-day Art Festival, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave. Indoor sales, artist demonstrations, silent auction, bake sale. Saturday is Family Day. Activities: interactive art activities, live music, food. Info: 3572787; fcartcenter@knology.net.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 19 Farm Fresh Fridays: Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown Maynardville. Info: 9928038. Quilting classes and needle tatting classes, 5-7:30 p.m., Hobby Lobby classroom, 6580 Clinton Highway. Cost: $24 for 3-hour quilting class; $20 for 2.5-hour tatting class. Info: Monica Schmidt, 4063971, myquiltplace.com/profile/monicaschmidt. “Art Gone Wild!,” 6-8:30 p.m., Knoxville Zoo, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive. Featuring original art and craft created by the zoo’s animal “artists.” Guests must be 18 years or older. All proceeds go to the zoo’s enrichment program. Tickets: $30 per person. Info/tickets: 637-5331, www.knoxvillezoo.org, zoo ticket window. Ashley and Brad’s Wish Kid Broadcast, 6 a.m.-6 p.m., Applebee’s, North Peters at Cedar Bluff. Proceeds go to the Make a Wish Foundation of East

Tennessee. Info: http://www.b975.com/.

Fundraiser for cancer patient Ginger Loy, 3-5 p.m., the Zone, 5331 Western Ave. Silent auction, games, bounce houses, food, entertainment. Account for donations to the Loy family: TVA Credit Union in Halls % Kristi Perry/Ginger Loy Fund.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, SEPT. 19-20 Petite Standard Flower Show, “Are There Fairies in Our Garden? Can You Find Them?”, 1-4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Ivan Racheff House and Gardens, 1943 Tennessee Ave. Free admission. Info: Linda Wimbrow, 966-2421.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 20 Luttrell Bluegrass Festival and Cruise In, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Luttrell Community Park. Food venders, crafters and bluegrass music. Free event. No registration fee for car show. Car show info: Lee Carver, 606-3355165 or lee.carver67@yahoo.com. Hard Knox Roller Girls in roller derby doubleheader, 6 p.m., Knoxville Civic Coliseum, 500 Howard Baker Ave. Brawlers vs Lehigh Valley Special Vixen Unit; All Stars vs Lehigh Valley Rollergirls. Tickets: $12 at the door, $10 in advance. Tickets available at Coliseum box office, team members and team website. Info: www. hardknoxrollergirls.com. Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main Street. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748. Yoga, 9-10:15 a.m., Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center, 1936 Liberty Hill Road., Washburn. Bring yoga/ Pilates mat, towel, water. No fee; donations accepted. Info: Mitzi Wood-Von Mizener, 497-3603 or www. narrowridge.org. Old Fashioned Gospel Singing, 7:30 p.m., Ridgeview Heights Baptist Church, 7809 Ridgeview Road in Corryton. Everyone invited. Info/directions: 712-1835. “Dent the Debt” fundraiser dinner and silent/live auction with a band, 5-9 p.m., Beaver Ridge UMC family life center, 7735 Oak Ridge Highway. Barbecue dinner, 6-7:30 p.m.; live auction, 7:30-9 p.m. Fall Festival, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Dante Church of God, 410 Dante School Road. Craft vendors, home baked and canned items, gently used items. Lunch served noon-1:30 p.m. Info: 689-4829. AAA Driver Improvement Course, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Knoxville AAA office, 100 W. 5th Ave. Cost: members, $40; nonmembers, $50. Preregistration required. Info/ to register: Kate, 862-9254, or Stephanie, 862-9252. Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Beverly Park Place, 5321 Beverly Park Circle. To raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. Food, live music, crafts, vendors, kids’ activities. All invited. Quilting classes and needle tatting classes, 1-4 p.m., Hobby Lobby classroom, 6580 Clinton Highway. Cost: $24 for 3-hour quilting class; $20 for 2.5-hour tatting class. Info: Monica Schmidt, 406-3971, myquiltplace.com/profile/monicaschmidt. Volunteers needed to renovate Fort Kid, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., located across the street from the Knoxville Museum of Art and World’s Fair Park. Projects: paint, remove weeds and spread pea gravel and mulch. Children’s activities provided. Info/to volunteer: www. fortkidknox.com. Germanfest, 3-9 p.m., sanctuary, school gym and lower parking lot of First Lutheran Church and School, 1207 N Broadway St. Admission: $2 per person. Authentic German food, games, music, dancing, polka lessons, silent auction, children’s activities. Info: 524-0366. Pancake breakfast to benefit the Gresham Dance Team, Aubrey’s restaurant, 7535 Conner Road. Tickets: $5 and includes pancakes, bacon and eggs, and beverage. Tickets available from Gresham dancer, Gresham Middle School or at the door. Info: 689-1430. Emory Road Chapter, DAR meeting, 10:30 a.m., East Tennessee Historical Society, 601 S. Gay St. Program: tour and business meeting. Info: 938-3187. Inaugural Asian Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Krutch Park, next to Market Square. Lots of activities for all ages. Info/schedule: http://www.knoxasianfestival.com/.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 21 Earring Extravaganza, 2-5 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Kathy King. Registration deadline: Sept. 17. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net. Union County Historical Society meeting, 2:30 p.m., Museum and Genealogical Library on Highway 33. Speaker: Dr. Edwin Jones of University of Tennessee; topic: “You and your family’s DNA.” Everyone welcome. NIA Technique Open House, 3 p.m., Broadway Academy of Performing Arts, 706 N. Broadway. Free classes to all. Info: Emily Bryant, emilybryant24@yahoo.com.

MONDAY-FRIDAY, SEPT. 22-OCT. 3 Samples accepted for jurying process, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. A nonrefundable $25 jurying fee is required with submissions. Info/submission forms: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 23 Deadline to donate auction item to Halls Crossroads Women’s League Classy Country Autumn Gala, to be held Friday, Oct. 24. Info/to donate: 922-2875.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 24 Quilt competition entries accepted for the Louie Bluie Music and Arts Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., The Quilt Patch, 2221 Jacksboro Pike (Food City Center), LaFollette. Info: http://louiebluie.org/louie-bluie-quiltshow-entry/. First Line-First Page-First Chapter, 6-8 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Kathleen Fearing. Registration deadline: Sept. 17. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net. Knox County Veterans Services Outreach, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Carter Senior Center, 9040 Asheville Highway. Provides one-on-one assistance to veterans and family members. Info: 215-5645, veterans@knoxcounty.org. Deadline, noon, to preorder meals to be served during the Block party Life Care EMS fundraiser for the Manor at Northgate, 4301 Whittle Springs Road, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8. Cost: $5. Includes choice of one Hamburger or two hot dogs with two sides, a dessert and a drink. Info/ RSVP: 225-6799.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 25 Submissions for the art competition of the Louie Bluie Music and Arts Festival will be accepted at the Cove Lake State Park Pavilion/Recreation Building. The Festival will be held 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at Cove Lake State Park in Caryville. Info: http:// louiebluie.org/louie-bluie-art-judging-entry/. Cruise Night, 6-9 p.m., 6215 Riverview Crossing Drive in front of old Food Lion at Asheville Highway. All makes, models, years and clubs welcome. No charge. Door prizes. Earring Extravaganza, 6-9 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Kathy King. Registration deadline: Sept. 17. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net. Read All About It Talk About It book discussion group meeting, 1-2 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Selection: “Call the Midwife” by Jennifer Worth. Info: 922-2552.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 26 Deadline to register for Senior Appreciation Picnic hosted by County Mayor Tim Burchett, to be held 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 3, John Tarleton Park, 3201 Division St. Includes lunch, live music and a vendor expo. Free to all Knox County seniors. RSVP: 215-4007. Farm Fresh Fridays: Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown Maynardville. Info: 992-8038. Friesian Horse Inspection, 8 a.m., Walters State Community College’s Great Smoky Mountains Expo Center, Morristown campus. Covered warm-up ring and outside warm-up ring. Free admission. Info: Lisa Baker, 423-538-9292. Student Art Contest deadline, 3:30 p.m., Union County Arts, 1009 Main St., Maynardville. Open to all students, grades 6-12. 2D media, 16x20 inches or smaller. Prizes awarded. Info: 992-9161.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 27 Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main Street. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748.

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