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SEEK for jobs Union County Public Schools has a summer program to help youngsters who probably will go straight from high school to a job. Photojournalist Ruth White is shadowing teacher Bridget Calfee to explore the training. The first installment of her story appears today.

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Cox gets CU honor Cumberland University honored Larry Gibbs Cox with its 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award at the 174th commencement ceremony held in May. This award, which is the highest honor bestowed by the Cumberland University Alumni Association, honors the achievements of outstanding alumni whose personal lives, professional achievements and community service exemplify the objectives of Cumberland University. Cox earned his associate’s degree from CU in 1963. He resides in North Knoxville with his wife, Brenda, and family where he is the owner and operator of businesses including Homestead Egg Company and Chicken City. He serves as a field rep for U. S. Rep. Jimmy Duncan. Cox served on Knoxville City Council for 20 years. He is also a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University earning a bachelor’s degree in political science in 1968.

Proposals sought for Knox SOUP Proposals are being sought to compete for funding for the next SOUP dinner, to be held 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7, at the South Knoxville Community Center, 522 Maryville Pike. Knoxville SOUP is a dinner and micro-funding event designed to raise money for creative projects that are proposed, voted on and enacted by members of the community. Application deadline to submit a project proposal or be a featured artist is June 29. Info/ application: KnoxvilleSOUP. org.

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Hikers stroll down a lush, shaded path in Seven Islands State Park

By Cindy Taylor The scene before you is a vast expanse with a mix of wildflower meadows and native grasses surrounded by woodland hills. On a spring day the sky is so blue it can make your eyes hurt. The Great

The French Broad River runs adjacent to the park.

Smoky Mountains and the Chilhowee mountain range loom in the background. Turn a corner and the French Broad River flows into view. Redwinged blackbirds and goldfinches fly overhead, diving occasionally

for food. Meanwhile, the trilling song of a meadowlark or bobwhite quail lulls you to a state of bliss possible only in East Tennessee. This is a day at Seven Islands State Birding Park. Just a short drive east of Knox-

Photos by Cindy Taylor

ville off I40, the park is one of the newest state parks. Prior to 2014, the area was managed by Legacy Parks Foundation as Seven Islands Wildlife Refuge. To page 3

Third Thursdays come alive at New Harvest By Sandra Clark Ronnie Collins got his wish and more when world-renown dobro player Phil Leadbetter and his band kicked off free entertainment last Thursday at New Harvest Park. Collins, the president of the Alice Bell Spring Hill Neighborhood Association, met with atlarge county commissioners Ed Brantley and Bob Thomas when they held a monthly night out at Sam and Andy’s in Fountain City. Collins challenged Knox County

to provide entertainment at New Harvest Park (near Target on Washington Pike) similar to the free concerts the county sponsors monthly at Concord Park. Commissioner Bob Thomas recruited Knox County Parks and Recreation and WIVK Radio as cosponsors of the new Third Thursday Concerts, 6-8 p.m. at New Harvest Park. The next free concerts will be Thursdays, July 21 and Aug. 18. The free concerts will follow the New Harvest Park Farmers Market. At-

tendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. Thomas was master of ceremonies of the show. “We had a good crowd, especially since the announcement only came out on Tuesday,� said Collins. “Phil Leadbetter and his band were great. They were very impressed with the park and the way things were done. Food City on Loves Creek donated water.� Collins hopes to make the concerts an annual event.

Phil Leadbetter and his band entertain at the first Third Thursday event at New Harvest Park.

What’s next for Tim Burchett? By Betty Bean

While contenders are lining up to succeed him as Knox County mayor, Tim Burchett is lacing up his traveling shoes. On Memorial Day, Burchett, whose final term will end in September 2018, had a speaking engagement in Sevier County. That’s hardly unusual – in recent months, he’s pressed the flesh at Lincoln Day and Reagan Day banquets, Republican Clubs, veterans’ and various civic organizations in Blount County, Roane County, Campbell County, Scott County, Union County, Loudon County, Oak Ridge and Clinton. Requests from Middle and West Tennessee are pending while Burchett works them into a schedule packed full of local appearances. He’ll turn 52 in August and has served in political office since 1994, when he was elected to the state House, where he served four years before moving on to the state Senate in 1998. He was elected Knox County mayor in 2010, reelected in 2014 and turned down requests from Tea Party representatives to run against Sen. Lamar Alexander. Speculation about his next move has become a popular pastime in local political circles, and nobody expects him to retire.

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“If he wanted to challenge Jimmy Duncan to run for Congress, he would probably be successful at that, but I don’t see him as a viable candidate for U.S. Senate. His style is suited to being able to talk to every single voter. He can talk to anybody and they feel he understands them. That’s something you can’t teach candidates – even me, as a liberal Democrat, I love him. In a statewide race, he can’t do that because he cannot speak to everybody.� Republican political strategist Tom Ingram labels himself a Burchett fan. He says he admires his political acumen, skills, work ethic and ability to channel what people are thinking. “I think he has the potential to do whatever it is he wants to do. He’s as qualified, or more so, than many who are looking at the governor’s race. Burchett laughed off one last try for an explanation of his peripatetic speaking schedule: “I happen to like chicken dinners,� he said, “But I feel like I’m cheating on the Colonel. I’m boycotting KFC anyway because they shorted me a piece of chicken and that’s unacceptable. They didn’t respond to my email, so I’ve transferred my allegiance to Bojangles.�

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Clinical staff recognition touches each corner of local hospital

Elizabeth Acuff, RN Special Procedures

Susan Austin, RN Emergency

Kimberly Bradley, RN Transitional Care

Natalie Civinelli, RN Critical Care

Mary Cook, RN Cardiology

Natalie Coward, RN Labor and Delivery

Cathy Daniels, RN Pre Admission Testing

Patricia Denny, RN Emergency

Kari Derreberry, RN Neuroscience

Heather England, RN Nurse Educator

Laura Furnari, RN Emergency

Janice Godwin, RN Case Management

Tashauna Graves, RN Float Pool

Tara Harvey, RN Oncology

Bruce Huffstetler, RN Case Management

Jessica Jenkins, RN Critical Care

Jennifer Lamb, RN Heart/Lung/Vascular

Elaine Law, RN Nephrology

Stephanie Lee, RN Surgery

Patricia Mays, RN GI Lab

Kara McCrea, RN Transitional Care

Denise Price, RN Labor and Delivery

Amy Seal, RN Critical Care

Karen Simcox, RN, Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center

Kelly Smith, RN Pulmonary

Laurie Somers, RN Nephrology

Angela Turner, RN Critical Care

Pam Wayman, RN Orthopaedics

nurse, Kelly Franks as the recipient of the 2016 Peggy Mayer Gilbertson Outstanding Nurse of the Year Award. The hospital’s physicians honored Labor and Delivery nurse Kimberly Poe with the 2016 Elizabeth Killeffer Award.

Several other employees at Fort Sanders were recognized as Clinical Excellence Award winners for their outstanding achievements and excellent care they provide to our patients. Please join us in celebrating: Rhonda Minor, Transitional Care

Unit; Patty Furst, Ultrasound; Julie Whalen, Occupational Therapy; Paula Tipton, Imaging; Niki Day, Social Services; Becky Buckner, Transitional Care Unit; Kelly Johnson, Respiratory Therapy; Lisa Johnson, Labor & Delivery; Janna

Allison, Emergency Room; Heather Moore, PNRC – Physical Therapy; Ginger Johnson, Surgery; Jason Anderson, GI Lab; Brock Bomar, PNRC; Ben Redmon, MRI; Beth Fields, Social Services; and Kathy Allee, Pharmacy.

Nurses garner top honors On an annual basis, two awards are given to honor nurses at Fort Sanders Regional for their excellence in clinical care. The Peggy Mayer Gilbertson award provides funds for continuing education and has been given since 1989 in memory of the wife of Dr. Bob Gilbertson, a former chief of staff at the hospital. Candidates for Kelly Franks, RN, Critical Care

the Gilbertson Fellowship are nominated by their fellow nursing peers, and the recipient is chosen by the hospital’s nursing leadership staff. This year, Critical Care nurse Kelly Franks was elected as the recipient. In addition, the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Staff physicians named Labor and Delivery nurse, Kimberly Poe the 2016

recipient of the Elizabeth Killeffer Award. Elizabeth Killeffer was the director of nursing from 1922 to 1960 at what was then called Fort Sanders Presbyterian Hospital. Since 1992, the Killeffer Award has been given to an outstanding employee who is nominated by peers and chosen by vote of the hospital physicians. Kimberly Poe, RN, Labor and Delivery

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Fort Sanders Regional recently announced the 2016 winners of the hospital’s annual Clinical Excellence in Nursing Awards. Thirty staff members throughout the facility were recognized during a special National Nurses Week ceremony. The awards signify the exceptional care and compassion each honored individual regularly gives to his or her patients. The Fort Sanders Nursing Excellence Awards are especially meaningful because the employees are nominated by those who provide care beside them, their nursing co-workers. The final winners are then selected by a panel of hospital leaders that includes past honorees. This year’s Excellence Awards registered nurse winners are: Jessica Jenkins, RN, Critical Care; Heather England, RN, Nurse Educator; Bruce Huffstetler, RN, Case Management; Denise Price, RN, Labor and Delivery; Kara McCrea, RN, Transitional Care; Amy Seal, RN, Critical Care; Natalie Coward, RN, Labor and Delivery; Elizabeth Acuff, RN, Special Procedures; Susan Austin, RN, Emergency; Angela Turner, RN, Critical Care; Mary Cook, RN, Cardiology; Stephanie Lee, RN, Surgery; Karen Simcox, RN, Patricia Neal; Laurie Somers, RN, Nephrology; Cathy Daniels, RN, Patient Services; Kari Derreberry, RN, Neuroscience; Tara Harvey, RN, Oncology; Laura Furnari, RN, Emergency; Janice Godwin, RN, Case Management; Jennifer Lamb, RN, Heart/Lung/Vascular; Natalie Civinelli, RN, Critical Care; Elaine Law, RN, Nephrology; Kelly Smith, RN, Pulmonary; Tashauna Graves, RN, Float Pool; Pam Wayman, RN, Orthopaedics; Patricia Denny, RN, Emergency; Kimberly Bradley, RN, Surgery or Transitional Care; Patricia Mays, RN, GI Lab. In addition to the Nursing Excellence Awards, the Fort Sanders nursing staff selected Critical Care

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Picnic and planting in the park By Cindy Taylor The Knox County Council of Garden Clubs went to Chilhowee Park for the annual Picnic and Planting in the Park and a celebration of National Garden Week. Representatives from 12 Knox area clubs were on hand to plant perennials around the bandstand. The group had collected iris rhizomes to donate to the park. Those will be planted by the park grounds crew. Greg Mackay, the manager of Chilhowee Park, spoke to the garden club members. “I am surprised at the number of people here,� said Mackay. “We appreciate the iris plants this group has donated. Our bin is already full. In the future it is our hope to have hundreds, maybe even thousands of council president, said, “We think (Greg) Mackay was irises here in the park.� had a great turn out for our expecting such a successful Connie Barker, county annual meeting. I don’t round up of iris plants.

Gateway Garden Club members Mary Nelle Robbins and Janet Oakes Garden Study East Garden Club members Marian Scott, Sandra Curry and Alberta Greene

First Baptist Academy 8th grader Eric Armstrong, 13, read his poem “Jumping

Frogs� during the meeting. Eric won second place in the Junior Gardeners poetry contest. The poem was short and sweet: Frogs jumping in the water Ribbit, ribbitt Over lily pads, logs and fallen trees Gliding over the water Splashing in the thin layer of water near the banks Owen Peterson won first

place but was unable to attend. Racheff House and Gardens is often the location for local garden club meetings. Summer Splash, the annual game party and luncheon, will be held at Racheff Aug. 19. District 4 Garden Clubs will host the Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs annual show in Knoxville in 2017.

Seven Islands manager Justine Cucchiara is presented with an award for “Excellence in Resource Management� by state park Rocking chairs on the porch of the old Green homestead are officials. Pictured are Tennessee State Parks director of operations Mike Robertson, TDEC commissioner Robert Martineau, Cuc- often used as a rest stop for visitors to the park. Photos by Cindy chiara, TDEC deputy commissioner Brock Hill and TSP East Tennessee regional manager Robin Peeler Wooten. Photo submitted Taylor

Seven Islands More than eight miles of scenic, mowed paths and a paved greenway wind through the park’s 425 acres. Each trail lends itself to a varied type of habitat ranging from native grasslands and riparian zones to woodlands. There is also river access for boats at two locations. Britt Farrar is a ranger at the park. “Seven Islands was an easy addition for the state that didn’t require the overhead that would normally take place,� said Farrar. “The original restrictions were kept in place for land

From page 1 use development when the conservation easement was transferred.� The park is a bird watchers paradise. Farrar says more than 190 species have been spotted to date. “The number is constantly changing, almost daily, depending on the time of year and during migration,� he said. “An additional 10 have been added to the list just since I began working here two years ago.� Some of the rarer species seen in the park are the barn owl, lark sparrow, claycolored sparrow, bobolink,

golden-winged warbler, peregrine falcon, saw-whet owl and sand hill crane. Farrar says the workload is heavy with a lot to get done and only a few to do it. But he loves his job. “It is a blessing to get to work in such a unique place,� he said. “The peaceful setting, the quiet and seclusion and the abundant wildlife remind me daily of why I love working here.� One visit will not be nearly enough. Seven Islands State Birding Park entrance is at 2809 Kelly Lane. Info: 407-8335.

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COMMUNITY NOTES â– Alice Bell Spring Hill Neighborhood Association. Info: Ronnie Collins, 637-9630. â– Beaumont Community Organization. Info: Natasha Murphy, 936-0139. â– Belle Morris Community Action Group meets 7 p.m. each second Monday, City View Baptist Church, 2311 Fine Ave. Info: bellemorris. com or Rick Wilen, 524-5008. â– Chilhowee Park Neighborhood Association meets 6:30 p.m. each last Tuesday, Administration Building, Knoxville Zoo. Info: Paul Ruff, 696-6584. â– Edgewood Park Neighborhood Association meets 7 p.m. each third Tuesday, Larry Cox Senior Center, 3109 Ocoee Trail. Info: edgewoodpark.us. â– Excelsior Lodge No. 342 meets 7:30 p.m. each Thursday, 10103 Thorn Grove Pike. Info: Bill Emmert, 9336032 or w.emmert@att.net. â– Family Community Education-Carter Club

meets 10 a.m. each second Tuesday, Carter Senior Center, 9036 Asheville Highway. Info: Anne Winstead, 933-5821. â– First District Democrats meet each first Monday, Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info: Harold Middlebrook, haroldmiddlebrook@ gmail.com; Mary Wilson, marytheprez@yahoo.com. â– Historic Fourth & Gill Neighborhood Organization meets 6:30 p.m. each second Monday, Central UMC, 201 Third Ave. Info: Liz Upchurch, 898-1809, lizupchurch1@gmail.com. â– Inskip Community Association meets 6 p.m. each fourth Tuesday, Inskip Baptist Church, 4810 Rowan Road. Info: Betty Jo Mahan, 679-2748 or bettymahan@ knology.net. â– Oakwood Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association meets 6:30 p.m. each first Monday, Community Club House, 916 Shamrock Ave.

Info: Bill Hutton, 773-5228 or s_wlhutton@yahoo.com. â– Old North Knoxville meets 6:30 p.m. each second Monday, St. James Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 1101 N. Broadway. â– Parkridge Community Organization meets 6:30 p.m. each first Monday except holidays, Cansler YMCA, 616 Jessamine St. Info: Jerry Caldwell, 329-9943. â– Second District Democrats meet 6 p.m. each second Thursday, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 2504 Cecil Ave. Info: Rick Staples, 385-3589 or funnyman1@comic.com. â– Thorn Grove Rebekah Lodge No. 13 meets 7:30 p.m. each second and fourth Monday, 10103 Thorn Grove Pike. Info: Mary Jo Poole, 5997698 or mjp1101@aol.com. â– Town Hall East. Info: Eston Williams, 406-5412 or eston_williams@yahoo.com; facebook.com/townhalleast/ info.

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Memories of England Some of my favorite basketball memories got a few drips on them from the death of Jimmy England. He was one of Tennessee’s all-time greats and the main man in one of the best games I ever saw. Pull up a chair. Allow me to tell you about it. Ray Mears’ Volunteers were the token opposition for the South Carolina season opener of 1969. Columbia was decked out in colorful flags and crepe-paper streamers. All seats had been sold far in advance. The Gamecocks were the No. 1 team in America. The betting line was 24 points. New York godfather Frank McGuire had assembled great talent. A trio of big men patrolled the paint. Great guard John Roche was the reigning Atlantic

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Coast Conference player of the year. This was a mismatch. No one gave the Vols a chance. Mears loved the setting. He had prepared. During the long pre-season, his Jimmy England team had refined a matchup zone. It was designed to dictate tempo and keep guards. Players stood off to the crowd quiet. The home the side as McGuire and two team wasn’t quite ready for assistants discussed the dilemma. They couldn’t agree what happened. Here is an indelible snap- whether they were seeing shot: South Carolina called man-to-man with zone tenan early timeout to discuss dencies or a partial zone the Tennessee defense that that turned man at certain was confusing Gamecock places or under certain

circumstances. They wondered what were the keys. The timeout ended without the coaches reaching a conclusion. They shared no wisdom with the players. The staff was still talking, trying to figure it out, when the buzzer sounded and the teams returned to the floor. The game was tense throughout. Of course pressure peaked in the final minute. England hit two free throws when they really mattered. South Carolina got one last shot. Roche missed an off-balance jumper. Tennessee won, 55-54. England had led the way to this shocking upset, scoring 20, handling the ball efficiently and hitting six foul shots down the stretch. Through the years, Mears often said such a clutch performance was exactly what he expected of England. The coach said he had never given any player as much responsibility as he loaded

onto Jimmy’s shoulders that season. “I called on him to run the team at the point. He was our best shooter, so we had to get his 20 points. And when we ran up against a man like Pete Maravich, we handed him the defensive assignment of handling the other team’s best man.� England, 6-1 and 170, was drafted by the Chicago Bulls. He was plenty smart enough for the NBA but he wasn’t big enough, strong enough or fast enough. He was a UT student assistant coach for a season, a school teacher for a little while and then went into business, up through the ranks, spectacular advances through three companies, to president and chief operating officer of Suzanne Somers’ marketing conglomerate. The bright lights of Los Angeles were all around but he was so busy, he hardly noticed.

Life was going great until July 2007. “Multiple myeloma,� said England. “Compression fractures of the spine. My life changed forever.� Of course he fought. He was a warrior. There were times he appeared to have won. Alas, it or some other cancer came back. So many memories before and after the Gamecocks: He almost won a state championship for Holston High. There was a UT season when he led the SEC in free-throw accuracy and assists. He once outscored big Dan Issel of Kentucky. Jimmy was a remarkable player, smooth, confident under duress, an athletic artist but never flamboyant. Strange that a panel of expert selectors somehow left him off the Tennessee allcentury team. They must not have seen him play. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com

Which GOP House candidate is ‘just right’? A forum for Republican candidates for Tennessee’s 18th-district House seat came across a little like the story of Goldilocks − conservative, more conservative, most conservative and an outsider. The candidates − incumbent Martin Daniel, his predecessor Steve Hall, former Stacey Campfield aide Bryan Dodson and attorney James Corcoran − spoke at last week’s West Knox Republican Club meeting. The 18th district is roughly constrained by Pleasant Ridge Road, Northshore Drive, Gleason Drive and Lovell Road. Daniel would be difficult to knock from the top of the conservative heap. He’s unapologetic about being business-friendly, and says

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he’ll resist any unnecessary business regulation. He touted successful passage of a bill that enables the Legislature to review occupational licensing regulations, and claimed that he was the first to notice excessive spending by UT’s diversity office. He voted for elimination of the Hall Tax, and says he’ll oppose any attempt to reinstate it. Hall, who served on City Council for eight years before serving two terms in

the House, said he’s a conservative and he’s never voted for a tax increase. His claim to fame is helping constituents navigate government bureaucracy. Daniel, who spoke after Hall, said he’d simply eliminate bureaucracy. Dodson introduced himself as a constitutional conservative, an evangelical Christian and a recovering alcoholic. The state needs more faith-based leaders, he said. He’s in favor of a true voucher system that would allow parents to send their kids to private school or homeschool without paying twice, and he’d like to see corporate taxes reduced to keep businesses from moving overseas. Corcoran, a juvenile

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court attorney, says the issue of neonatal abstinence syndrome is at the heart of his campaign. The incidence of babies being born addicted to opiates is 45 times higher today than in 1999, and it’s a pro-life issue that needs to be addressed constitutionally, he said. He’d like to see legislation that would allow family members to file a petition to require drug-addicted

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moms to be treated. His work has given him a unique perspective, he said. Daniel was asked to explain his opposition to the Hall Tax, given that those who pay it have substantial investment income. The tax has a disproportional impact on seniors, he said. When asked to comment on Insure Tennessee, Corcoran said he was in favor of it because of the number of

Tennesseans who don’t have health insurance. Hall said he’s opposed to an expansion of Medicaid, but knows “we need to do something.� Dodson said he’s against it, but that a viable conservative option should be sought. Daniel said Insure Tennessee is “all but dead,� but he’s in favor of finding a conservative way to provide insurance for those who can’t afford it. Daniel was asked why the state found it necessary to get involved with the operation of UT. The university was given the opportunity to respond to concerns, but when it didn’t, the Legislature had to step in, he said. “I love UT as much as anyone in here. I want to save it from its mistakes.�

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Cas Walker revisited: UT historians collecting memories We haven’t heard the last of the Old Coon Hunter. The University of Tennessee History Department is working on the Cas Walker Stories Project, headed by department head Ernest Freeberg and third-year doctoral research assistant Joshua Hodge. The idea for the project, which will eventually produce archival material, a book and a digital humanities (online) component, came about in an unorthodox fashion, and has everything to do with Freeberg’s North Knoxville address. He lives on Gaston Avenue, in the longtime home of Cas Walker, who lived there for decades and died in a hospital bed set up in what is now Freeberg’s living room. Being an out-of-towner, Freeberg, whose vitae includes acclaimed biogra-

Betty Bean phies of Eugene Debs and Thomas Edison, had no idea what he was getting into when he took possession of the home of a (formerly) living legend, but soon discovered that the long shadow of Cas Walker had survived his death in 1998. Freeberg had no choice but to get interested. Hodge, a native Alabamian whose dissertation topic is something that is not Cas Walker, is spending his summer collecting recollections of Walker and is working from a list of Walker friends, acquaintances, allies and maybe even an enemy or two. He started in May, and hopes to finish the inter-

views this summer. “ W h a t we plan to do over the next three or four months is collect as many of these interviews as we can,� Hodge said. “Eventually, we’ll organize it Cas Walker into archival materials for the East Tennessee Historical Society. We’ll also take these interviews and try to splice different versions of the same stories together – like Coca Cola having 20 different people singing different versions of the same song during the Super Bowl.� For example, he’s heard a bunch of versions of the time Walker caused traffic jams

on Chapman Highway by burying alive a man named Digger O’Dell in his South K noxv ille store’s parking lot. The digital humanities piece will become an ongoing website. The book, which will be published by the University of Tennessee Press, will take longer. Hodge and Freeberg hope to finish in a year. Hodge is willing to talk to people who didn’t know Walker, too, if they have a good story to share. Anyone with anecdotes that need telling can reach him at jhodge@vols.utk.edu or at 865-974-5421.

West Knox district has best race The hottest contested legislative contest in 42 days is for the West Knoxville district where incumbent state Rep. Martin Daniel faces three opponents including former state Rep. Steve Hall whom he defeated two years ago in the GOP primary. The winner probably wins with a plurality (not a majority) of the total vote which is likely to be less than 5,500. In other words, 2,000 votes may win it for someone. The youngest candidate is James Corcoran, 36, an attorney who lives at 5675 Eagle Crest Drive in northwest Knox Count y. He is married and the father Corcoran of twins, James IV and Elsa, 20 months old. He and his family are members of St. George Greek Orthodox Church. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree in English as well as the UT College of Law. His wife, Anya, is also an attorney who practices law with him. He was motivated to run to assist “pregnant women who have active drug issues that need assistance for them and their yet unborn child which they are not getting.� Corcoran says he voted for Daniel last time due to Steve Hall’s backing of Tennova going on Middlebrook Pike which Hall failed to consult the neighborhood on. Corcoran is a marathon

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runner. Corcoran is critical of Hall’s legislation to sell Lakeshore Park. He says he supports the Park there and other parks as well. He also called Daniel’s comments on Muhammad Ali “unfortunate.� He supports the repeal of the Hall income tax and prefers the election of judges and the district attorneys general be nonpartisan. He says he would vote for Insure Tennessee as pushed by Gov. Bill Haslam. He has the backing of many teachers thru their association. “I appreciate the greenway system we have in Knoxville. I have run three marathons and like biking as well. His campaign has raised $6,000 but we have to raise a lot more,� he says. He supported John Kasich in the recent GOP presidential primary but will support the Republican presidential nominee in November. Besides Daniel, Hall and Corcoran there is also Bryan Dodson, a former aide to former state Sen. Stacey Campfield. Hall, too, is close to Campfield and actively backed him in 2014. Of the four, the contest may well end up between Daniel and Corcoran if Corcoran can raise sufficient funds to advertise. Hall has $40,000 unspent from his failed 2014 campaign.

Recently, Hall sent out a mailer accusing Daniel of wanting ISIS to recruit on the UT campus, despite Daniel denouncing ISIS. The Hall piece is only the start of a negative campaign. The attack pieces are only likely to get harsher and more frequent. Voters may turn to Corcoran if they get to know him and if he can raise funds. Corcoran has been more civil in his statements. This contest is interesting. â– Last week there was an interesting front page story on the lack of African Americans serving in Congress from Tennessee and representation in other areas. On the same day, Mayor Rogero and Police Chief Rausch announced Kenny Miller as the new deputy police chief to replace Nate Allen, an African American who has become police chief in Decatur, Ala. While there is no doubt in my mind that Miller is qualified and will do an excellent job, what went unmentioned was that Knoxville no longer has an African American deputy police chief or in other high level command positions in the Police Department. I know this is not by design and Chief Rausch would prefer it be different. He is committed to hiring minorities. However, it remains a troubling issue and concern which Mayor Rogero must address by speaking out on it and leading an effort herself to recruit minorities. Just as Chief Allen was recruited to Decatur where

he is now making $99,444 plus receiving his Knoxville city pension, Knoxville will need to recruit at the higher levels for KPD persons of color if this problem at the deputy chief level is to be solved soon. Knoxville cannot just talk the talk, it must walk the walk when it comes to African American recruitment in our uniformed services. When the Miller appointment was announced, it would have been a positive sign had the mayor also recognized publicly the absence of African Americans in the KPD leadership and renewed her commitment to solving that issue. Instead there was silence. â– Knoxville now has a Center of Polish Culture located at 7417 Kingston Pike formally opened on June 21. The Ambassador of Poland to the U.S., Ryszard Schnepf, participated in the opening. â– Longtime airport attorney Bruce Foster Jr. has retired after 29 years and the airport authority, after a search, has hired well-liked and indefatigable attorney Mark Mamantov, 56, to replace him. Mamantov is not likely to stay 29 years as the airport attorney, but he will do well for the time he is there. Mamantov has chaired the board of the Knoxville Symphony and is legal counsel for KCDC. He is Latvian American. He takes his civic duties seriously. â– First Watch, a new restaurant on Bearden Hill owned and operated by Nadine Jubran, son of UT vice chair Raja Jubran, had

government Covington ‘sets the record straight’ regarding the Voting Rights Act By Michael Covington The June 15, 2016, Shopper News featured an article written by Ms. Betty Bean. I have a measure of respect for Ms. Bean but her article includes references to me with regard to Covington the Voting Rights Act that are false in every way. When confronted by a campaign volunteer, Ms. Bean could offer no more than the suggestion that she’d “heard this rumor since last summer.� This entire Voting Rights Act storyline was created by a former TN state representative on Aug. 17, 2015, and then spread as a rumor on social media the very next day. I saw the former representative’s Facebook posting on Aug. 18, 2016, with reference to the story that she’d created – and I responded in anger. My response was well beneath me as a person and should have stopped with ‘I support the Voting Rights Act.’ The article published by Ms. Bean makes a false reference. Fortunately, I had the occasion to spend time over the weekend with two of my dearest friends and most trusted advisors: the Rev. Harold Middlebrook and Vivian Underwood Shipe. They both spent time encouraging me to continue working for the community and not worry at all about inaccurate, politically-

motivated news stories as they’re rarely relied on by voters. Both friends also both vowed to keep praying for me. So with this wise counsel as my guide and the continued prayers of two dear friends and others, I will refrain the harsh rebuttal that was being formulated following the printing of Ms. Bean’s article suggesting that I don’t support Voting Rights Act. Instead, I’m simply going to implore voters in the upcoming County Commission General Election to ignore lies being told door-to-door about Michael Covington and vote for a person they actually see working to encourage the community to vote. Personally, it is important that there be no doubt in anyone’s mind. I staunchly support the Voting Rights Act and those who would say otherwise are spreading untruths. I further assert – and have been telling voters for months now – a vote for me on Election Day will empower voters in District 1 like they’ve never been empowered before. The proof I offered was that Democrats and Republicans alike would knock on their doors and it’s already happening. Lastly, please go to the polls and vote on Aug. 4 and tell your friends and neighbors to do so as well. Voting will strengthen our community and lead to a brighter future for our children and their children. Michael Covington is a candidate for Knox County Commission in District 1. Info: 865-314-0441

GOSSIP AND LIES ■TV pundits on WBIR were quick to give the lead in District 18’s Republican Primary to incumbent Martin Daniel. ■Daniel may win, but he also might run fourth. After comments about ISIS, Muhammad Ali and the social studies curriculum at Sequoyah School, he surely does not deserve a win. His persistent criticism of UT is unwarranted.

a soft opening the weekend of June 11-12 with diners donating $10 each for Lakeshore Park in lieu of paying for their meal. Lakeshore Park earned over $10,000

■Were this a one-on-one race between Daniel and Steve Hall, Hall would win. He lost by only 160 or so votes to Daniel in 2014, and that was before anyone knew Daniel. ■Bryan Dodson’s votes will come off Hall. And how Hall finished a losing race with a $40,000 surplus is beyond dumb. Interesting, indeed. – S. Clark

which shows the strong support Lakeshore Park has in the community. First Watch is open for breakfast and lunch only, seven days a week.

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Love Towers celebrates Older Americans Month

■ All senior centers will be closed Monday, July 4.

Love Towers resident Mary Delapp has ice cream with Susie Smith, Old North Knoxville Neigborhood Association member, at the annual neighborhood ice cream social and block party.

■ Carter Senior Center 9040 Asheville Highway 932-2939 Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Offerings include: card games; exercise programs; arts and crafts; movie matinee Fridays; Senior Meals, noon Wednesdays.

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Register for: Veterans Services visit, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 29; RSVP: 215-5645. ■ Corryton Senior Center 9331 Davis Drive 688-5882 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday Hours vary Offerings include: exercise classes; cross-stitch, card games; dominoes, crochet, quilting, billiards; Senior Meals program, 11 a.m. each Friday. Register for: Main Munch Potluck: Buddy’s BBQ, 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 23. Corryton Community Picnic at Douglas Lake, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, July 13; RSVP/ sign up for dish to bring to share. ■ Larry Cox Senior Center 3109 Ocoee Trail 546-1700 Monday-Friday Hours vary Offerings include: exercise programs; bingo; arts and crafts classes. ■ John T. O’Connor Senior Center 611 Winona St. 523-1135 knoxseniors.org/oconnor. html Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Offerings include: Card games, billiards, senior fitness, computer classes, bingo, blood pressure checks 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday.

Steve Ellis, KCDC property manager for Love Towers, and resident Rita Schwartz celebrate Older Americans Month at an ice cream social.

The Old North Knoxville Neighborhood Association recently celebrated Older Americans Month with an ice cream social for residents at Guy B. Love Towers. The event was sponsored by Broadway Carpets, Rose Mortuary and the Love Towers Resident Association. The event featured ice cream, live music and a drawing for grocery gift cards for residents. Resident Rita Schwartz said that the social is just another example of the great things happening at Love

Towers. Schwartz went on to say that the first social came about as a result of a Love Towers resident walking his dog in the neighborhood. “He developed a friendship with one of the Old

Senior centers to collect old flags Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett announced on Flag Day, June 14, that all Knox County senior centers will serve as collection locations for to-be-retired American flags. Flags that have reached the end of their useable life can be dropped off at any Knox County senior center and the staff will ensure they are disposed of properly and in partnership with several community organizations including American Legion Post 2, Woodmen of the World, Boy Scouts and others. Community organizations interested in becoming a program part-

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THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 26 “Charlie & the Chocolate Factory,” Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Ave. Performances: 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 1 and 5 p.m. Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays. Info/tickets: 208-3677; knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com; info@ childrenstheatreknoxville.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 Bits ’N Pieces Quilt Guild meeting, 1 p.m., Community Center in Norris. “Sit and Sew,” 9:30 a.m.-noon before the meeting. Visitors and new members welcome. No July meeting; all invited to free quilt show that is part of the July 4th Norris Day Celebration. Info: Mary Jane Berry, 494-7841. Free introductory “Zumba Gold” class, 10:30 a.m., Take Charge Fitness Program, 1921 N. Charles Seivers Blvd., in Clinton. Zumba Gold is designed for active older adults. Info: 457-8237. International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook.

THURSDAY, JUNE 23 Community potluck, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Narrow Ridge Mac Smith Resource Center, 1936 Liberty Hill Road, Washburn. Bring a dish to share. Info: 497-2753 or community@narrowridge.org. Excel 2013 certificate class, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Knoxville Area Urban League, 1514 E. Fifth Ave. Free class taught by Pellissippi State instructors. Learn new or upgrade old skills. Space limited; registration required. Info: Bill or Jackie, 524-5511. Hospitality Job Fair, 1-4 p.m., Knoxville Area Urban League, 1514 E. Fifth Ave. On-site interviews and applications with local employers in the hotel, convention and hospitality industries. Info: Bill or Jackie, 524-5511. “If You Build it, They Will Come,” 3:15-4:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by Master Gardener Amy Haun. Info: 3298892.

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ner should contact Knox County Veterans and Senior Services director Robert “Buzz” Buswell, 604-444. Flags can be dropped off at Carter Senior Center, 9040 Asheville Highway, 932-2939; Corryton Senior Center, 9331 Davis Drive, 688-5882; Frank R. Strang Senior Center, 109 Lovell Heights Road, 670-6693; Halls Senior Center, 4405 Crippen Road, 922-0416; Karns Senior Center, 8042 Oak Ridge Highway, 9512653 and South Knox Senior Center, 6729 Martel Lane, 573-5843. Info: www.knoxcounty. org/seniors.

Shakespeare for Kids, 4 p.m., Corryton Branch Library, 7733 Corryton Road. Presented by the Tennessee Stage Company; featuring “The Merry Wives of Windsor” and “King Lear.” Info: 688-1501.

FRIDAY, JUNE 24 Annual fish fry, 5-7 p.m., Andersonville UMC, 3944 Andersonville Highway. Cost: adults, $7; children 12 and younger, $5. Meal includes all-you-can-eat fish, hushpuppies, slaw, fries, dessert and drinks. Proceeds will benefit youth scholarship fund. Concert in the Commons: Matt Honkonen, 7 p.m., The Norris Commons, the lawn in front of the Norris Middle School. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and picnic basket. Info: Facebook. Ijams Nature Center presents “Can You Hear the Frogs?” 3 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 24-25 Daylily Bloom Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Oakes Daylilies, 8153 Monday Road, Corryton. Info: oakesdaylilies.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 25 Burlington Summer Movie Saturdays: “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” 1:30 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info: 525-5431. Film night: “The Salt of the Earth” (PG-13), 7-9 p.m., Narrow Ridge Mac Smith Resource Center, 1936 Liberty Hill Road, Washburn. Info: 497-2753 or community@narrowridge.org. Fourth Saturday Jam Session, 7 p.m., old Rush Strong School in Sharps Chapel. Free admission. Includes bluegrass, country and gospel music. Drinks and snacks available, donations appreciated. “If You Build it, They Will Come,” 10:30 a.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Presented by Master Gardener Amy Haun. Info: 4707033. Lego Club, 3 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552. Saturday Stories and Songs: Melissa Mastrogiovanni, 11 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info: 947-6210. Saturday Stories and Songs: Sarah Rysewyk, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Union County Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon, Wilson Park. Info: 992-8038.

MONDAY, JUNE 27 Awesome Science with Dr. Al Hazari, 11 a.m., Carter Branch Library, 9036 Asheville Highway. Info: 933-5438.

North residents, and they wanted to do something for us. Three years later, the social is still going strong and our relationship with our neighbors is stronger than ever.”

Seniors gathered at the Community Center on Emory Road to celebrate the kickoff of summer with a 1950s-themed ice cream social. The event featured music from the era, a hula hoop contest and senior adults dressed in some great outfits from the time period. Carolyn Vineyard, Ruth Bayless and Mary Smith were just a few of the seniors who came out for an afternoon of fun. Photo submitted

TUESDAY, JUNE 28 Teen Splatter Art Crafts, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. For teens 12-17. Info: 947-6210. Union County Library Board meeting, 2 p.m., Sharps Chapel Senior Center, 1550 Sharps Chapel Road. The Sharps Chapel Book Station will be discussed. The public is invited.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 Computer Workshop: Word Basics, 2-4:15 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Requires “Introducing the Computer” or equivalent skills. Registration required. Info/registration: 5255431. Free introductory “Zumba Gold” class, 10:30 a.m., Take Charge Fitness Program, 1921 N. Charles Seivers Blvd., in Clinton. Zumba Gold is designed for active older adults. Info: 457-8237. International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook.

THURSDAY, JUNE 30 Awesome Science with Dr. Al Hazari, 4 p.m., Mascot Branch Library, 1927 Library Road. Info: 9332620. Knoxville Zoomobile, 2 p.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info: 947-6210. Robotics @ the Library, 5 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. For teens ages 12-15. Info/registration: Nicole Barajas, nbarajas@knoxlib.org, or 525-5431.

SATURDAY, JULY 2 Union County Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon, Wilson Park. Info: 992-8038.

SUNDAY, JULY 3 Pilot Fireball Moonlite Classic 5K and Little Firecracker Mile, 9 p.m., UT Vet School with the route running along Neyland Drive. Hosted by the Knoxville Track Club. Info/registration: ktc.org/RaceFireball. html; or Bo Saulsbury, bosaulsbury@gmail.com.

MONDAY, JULY 4 Concert in the Commons: Alex Guthrie, 7 p.m., The Norris Commons, the lawn in front of the Norris Middle School. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and picnic basket. Info: Facebook.

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Abba, Daddy And going a little farther, he threw himself on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. He said, “Abba, Father, for you all things are possible; remove this cup from me; yet, not what I want but what you want.” (Mark 14: 35-36 NRSV.)

Members of Northside Church of Christ spend time every third Sunday for a singalong at Ben Atchley State Veterans Home. Shown are: (back) Josh Spence, holding 11-month-old daughter Elinor, Ashton Spence, Garland Pope, the Rev. Craig Lindsey, Kathy Harless, Paul Harless, Kevin White, Ruth Lindsey, Sharon and Mickey White; (front) Henry Spence, 4, Kaitlyn Harless, veteran Louise Owens and Doug Lindsey. Photo by Carol Z. Shane

That old-fashioned singing By Carol Z. Shane Voices rang at the Ben Atchley State Veterans’ Home this past Father’s Day as members of Northside Church of Christ held one of their monthly singalongs. Residents enjoyed such hymns as “Blessed Assurance” and “Because He Lives,” along with a short talk by NCC’s the Rev. Craig Lindsey. “They always bring so much,” said resident Wanda Caldwell. “They bring the old-fashioned singing. When you’re 80-something ....” her voice trails off. “It’s like we’re going back to when we were in church.” Louise Owens, who was an Army nurse during World War II, agrees. She was sporting pearls, bright red nail polish, a beautiful dress and a hat. “She’s always dressed up,” said church

member Kathy Harless, and Owens replied, “Yes – on Sundays!” The church has had a regular presence at the Home every third Sunday of the month for “about five or six years,” said Mickey White, who led the singing with a pitch pipe. It started when a church member moved into the facility. “She couldn’t go to church anymore,” said White, “so we thought we’d bring the church to her.” White enjoys the effect the music has on even seemingly unresponsive residents. “You think they’re asleep, but then you see their toes tapping.” Owens says that during her Army days stationed at hospitals in Indiana and Ohio, she was teased for her accent. “They said, ‘you sound like a hillbilly.’ I said, ‘I guess I am a hillbilly.

I’m from a little town called Solway in Tennessee!’ After that, they called me ‘the Tennessee Lady.’” She was thrilled to get a card recently from one of her former patients who remembered “the Tennessee Lady.” “I wouldn’t take anything for it,” she said. Debbie Barnette, assistant director of activities, stood by ready to serve refreshments with a big smile as Owens and the others sang and clapped along to hymn after hymn. “They love it,” she said. “They absolutely love it.” Visit Northside Church of Christ at 7615 Bishop Rd. (off East Emory), at northknoxchurch.com, or call 865321-1321. Send story suggestions to news@shoppernewsnow. com.

Winstead is new Milan pastor By Shannon Carey The Rev. Jody Winstead has been on the job as Milan Baptist Church’s new pastor for about a month now, and he’s happy to see all the good things going on at his new church home. With Vacation Bible School just past and a mission trip coming up in July, life at Milan is busy this summer. “Every day is a God-given opportunity,” said Winstead. “We’re thankful for that opportunity every day to meet someone’s needs through the ministry. “I’m beginning to see what a wonderful light Milan Baptist Church has been for over 160 years. The volunteers, the youth, outreach, Vacation Bible School, they want to spread the love of Christ. It is a wonderful church family excited about working and serving Christ Jesus.” Winstead grew up in Washburn, graduated from Washburn High School, and holds an associate’s degree in Bible studies from Andersonville Theological Seminary in Georgia. He is working on a bachelor’s degree from the same school via distance learning. Winstead said he was just 17 when he was called into the ministry. A lifelong church-goer, “I just felt in my heart that there was a calling placed on my life,”

HEALTH NOTES ■ Asa’s EB awareness 5K walk/run, 9 a.m.noon Saturday, Aug. 13, Victor Ashe Park, 4901 Bradshaw Road. All proceeds go to Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association (Debra) of America, the only national nonprofit organization that funds research and helps EB families. Registration: debra. convio.net/site/TR?fr_ id=1140&pg=entry.

sponsibility, but God has just blessed me for many, many years.” His first post was Locust Grove Baptist Church in Grainger County. Then, he served as pastor at Community Baptist Church for 18 years before being called to Milan. A bi-vocational pastor, Winstead owns and operates a landscaping and lawn service. The flexibility of the job helps him be more available to the church for visitations and other needs. He and wife Aime have been The Rev. Jody Winstead of Mimarried for 18 years. lan Baptist Church Right now, Winstead is focusing on getting estabhe said. “It was a very scary lished as a new pastor, which move. I was nervous to take he said normally takes a on such a tremendous re- couple of years. His only

Jesus, in his hour of dread and loneliness in the Garden, cried out to God, “Abba, Father.” All my life, I have thought that those words were interchangeable. Until I saw a rerun of an NCIS episode. In it, Ziva David, the beautiful Israeli who worked in the NCIS office, found her father dead. She ran to him, crying out “Abba! Abba!” It was then I realized that Abba is Aramaic, the familiar, intimate title for father, the equivalent of our Daddy. It made Jesus’ cry in the Garden of Gethsemane a thousand times more poignant. Jesus was calling God – his Father – “Daddy.” In his darkest hour, while he sweated blood, he called out for “Daddy.” It breaks my heart. Father’s Day is always sad for me. My brother and I lost our daddy so young. He lost the chance to see us grow up, to know his grandchildren, to spend years and years with our mother, who loved him steadfastly as long as she lived – 38 years as a widow. In the midst of these memories, I heard the horrific news of a mass shooting in Orlando. God only knows why a man would shoot all the people he could find, shattering lives, families, communities, goals and dreams. So now, there are more victims, more mourning relatives, more individuals – a whole city –that will never be the same again. What can we do? Pray? Certainly. Forgive? I hope we will all try. Move on? Do we have a choice?

VBS NOTES ■ Beaumont Avenue Baptist Church, 1502 Beaumont Ave, 6-8:30 p.m. June 26-29. Ages 5 through adult. Theme: “Submerged.” Free fun day and registration noon-4 p.m. Saturday, June 25. Info: 5245024 or 661-3425.

goal for now is to see church membership and Sunday ■ Free Spirit Missionary school numbers grow. He Baptist Church, 716 Ailor said six people made declaGap Road, Maynardville, 7-9 rations of faith at Vacation p.m. June 26-30. Celebration Bible School. The upcomnight, Friday, July 1. Theme: ing mission trip will head to “Submerged.” Alabama to help a church af- ■ Heiskell UMC, 9420 Heiskell fected by Hurricane Katrina. Road, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, “I’m excited about what’s July 9. Ages 4-15. Theme: already taking place,” he “Submerged.” said. “We’re just going to ■ Mount Hermon UMC, 235 E. continue to pray and seek Copeland Road, 6-8:30 p.m. the will of God.”

July 24-27. Ages 3 through rising sixth graders. Kick-off and family cookout, 6 p.m. Sunday, July 24. Theme: “Cave Quest, Following Jesus, The Light of the World.” Dinner served each night. Everyone welcome. ■ New Life UMC, 7921 Millertown Pike, 10 a.m.3 p.m. Saturday, June 25. Theme: “Joseph in Egypt Biblical Village” with tents, games, crafts, stories, food and more. Free Family Fun Night 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 24, includes food and games and VBS registration. Info/registration: newlifeumcknoxville.com.

FAITH NOTES ■ First Comforter Church, 5516 Old Tazewell Pike, hosts MAPS (Mothers At Prayer Service) noon each Friday. Info: Edna Hensley, 7717788. ■ New Life UMC, 7921 Millertown Pike, will

host free Family Fun Night 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 24. Free food and games. Register for VBS to be held 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 25. Theme: “Joseph in Egypt Biblical Village” with tents, games, crafts, stories, food and more. Info: newlifeumcknoxville.com.

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Although school is out for the summer, some students are back in the classroom through a program that teaches skills that will benefit them for years to come. The program is SEEK (Successful Employment Empowerment Kickoff) and is led by Union County’s school-to-work transition coach Bridget Calfee, assisted by Leanne Friebel. “Some kids are just not going to college,� Calfee told the school board. She obtained a grant to fund the 6-day intensive program which is voluntary to students. Instructors identified personal skills to aid in seeking and holding a job. They sought speakers on these topics and arranged Brenda Sweet discusses the importance of field trips to businesses tracking finances and bank account balances where their students might during a session of SEEK (Successful Employ- expect to secure that imment Empowerment Kickoff ). Photos by R. White portant first job.

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“To lose the last game?� “No, to win it. A new bike.� “Wow! What did you say?� “I told him I was too honest to win a game.� “What was the second thing?� “At lunch tomorrow they’re going to have that pep rally. And worse.� “What’s worse than pep?� “They’re going to call up the whole team.� I sighed. “Why?� “That way everybody will know us,� said Saltz. “If we lose, we’ll be rounded up and left back to repeat the year.� I was in my room doing homework when my father came in. “Come on, Ed,� he said. “I was just trying to be your friend.� “Why can’t people let us lose in peace?� “People think you feel bad.� “We feel fine!� “We won’t talk about it anymore. Why

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Brenda Sweet of Commercial Bank spoke about finances, saving and keeping records of expenses. She led a practice session for writing checks and balancing a ledger. Although a majority of individuals use debit cards at stores, Sweet walked through the check-writing process as many students have no idea of the proper way to write checks. She also had them record several “deposits� on a ledger and then work through the transactions of withdrawals and payroll deposits. Sweet touched briefly on the many different services offered at Commercial Bank and provided students with some basic banking skills that are important in everyday life. (Ruth White has shadowed most sessions of this program and will offer additional reports.)

don’t you come sit with us and finish your dinner.� Next day, when I walked into the school cafeteria, there was the usual madhouse. There was also a big banner across the front part of the room: Make the Losers Winners Keep Up the Good Name of S.O.R. I wanted to start a food fight. H a l f w a y through the lunch period, the president of the School Council, a kid named Clarissa, microphone in hand, called for attention. “We just want to say to the Special SeventhGrade Soccer Team that we’re behind you.� “It’s in front of us where we need people,� whispered Saltz. “Blocking.� The president went on. “Would you come up and take a bow.� One by one, she called our names. Each time one of us went up, acting like cringing worms, there was general craziness, hooting, foot stomping, plus an occasional milk carton shooting through the air. The president said, “I’d like the team captain, Ed Sitrow, to say a few words.� What could I do? Trapped, I cleared my throat. Four times. “Uh, well . . . we . . . uh . . . sure . . . hope to get there . . . and . . . you know . . . I suppose . . . play and . . . you know!� Everybody stood and cheered. They even began the school chant. “Give me an S! Give me an O . . .� I went back to my seat. As I sat there, maybe two hundred and fifty kids filed by, thumping me on the back, shoulder, neck and head. “Good luck! Good luck!� They were beating me. “Saltz,� I said when they were gone and I was numb, “I’m calling an emergency meeting of the team.� We met behind the school. Everybody was feeling rotten. “I’m sick and tired of people telling me we have to win,� I said. “I think my family is going to disown me,� said Hays. “Why can’t they just let us lose?� asked Fenwick. “Yeah,� said Barish, “because we’re not going to win.� “I’d just like to do my math,� said Fenwick. “I like that.� Something clicked. “Hays,� I said, “you’re good at music, right?� “Yeah, well, sure — hard rock.� “Okay. And Fenwick, what’s the lowest score you’ve pulled in math so far?� “A-plus.� “Last year?� “Same.� “Lifsom,� I went on, getting excited, “how’s your painting coming?� “I just finished something cool and —� “That’s it,� I cut in, because Lifsom could go on forever about his painting. “Every one of us is good at something. Right? Maybe more than one thing. The point is other things.� “Sure,� said Barish. “Except,� put in Saltz, “sports.� I said, “That’s their problem. I mean, we are good, good at lots of things. Why can’t we just plain stink in some places? That’s

got to be normal.� “Let’s hear it for normal,� cried Dorman. “Doesn’t bother me to lose at sports,� I said. “Least, it didn’t bother me until I let other people make me bothered.� “What about the school record?� asked Porter. “You know, no team ever losing for a whole season. Want to be famous for that?� I said, “Did we want to be on this team?� “No!� they all shouted. “I can see some of it,� I said. “You know, doing something different. But I don’t like sports. I’m not good at it. I don’t enjoy it. So I say, so what? If Saltz here writes a stinko poem, he does a lot, do they yell at him? When was the last time Mr. Tillman came around and said, ‘Saltz, I believe in your being a poet!’� “Never,� said Saltz. “Yeah,� said Radosh. “How come sports are so important?� “You know,� said Dorman, “maybe a loser makes people think of things they lost. Like Mr. Tillman not getting into pro football. Us losing makes him remember that.� “Us winning, he forgets,� cut in Eliscue. “Right,� I agreed. “He needs us to win for him, not for us. Maybe it’s the same for others.� “Yeah, but how are you going to convince people of that?� said Barish. “By not caring if we lose,� I said. “Only thing,� put in Saltz. “They say Parkville is pretty bad. What happens if, you know, by mistake, we win?� “I think,� suggested Hays, “if we just go on out there, relax, and do our best, we’ll lose.� There was agreement on that point. “Do you know what I heard?� said Eliscue. “What?� “I didn’t want to say it before, but since the game’s a home game, they’re talking about letting the whole school out to cheer us on to win.� “You’re kidding.� He shook his head. There was a long, deep silence. “Probably hope we’d be ashamed to lose in front of everybody,� said Saltz. I took a quick count. “Anyone ashamed of losing?� I asked. No one. A complete vote of no confidence. I was encouraged. “Well,� I said, “I don’t care if we lose.� “Right,� said Radosh. “It’s not like we’re committing treason or something. People have a right to be losers.� We considered that for a moment. It was then I had my most brilliant idea. “Who has money?� “What for?� “I’m your tall captain, right? Trust me. Bring your soccer T-shirts to me in the morning.� I collected some money, and we split. I held Saltz back. “What’s the money all about?� he wanted to know. “And the T-shirts.� “Come on,� I told him. “I think we can show them we really mean it.� (To be continued.)

Text copyright Š 2012 Avi. Illustrations copyright Š 2012 Timothy Bush. Reprinted by permission of Breakfast Serials, Inc., www.breakfastserials.com. No part of this publication may be reproduced, displayed, used or distributed without the express written permission of the copyright holder.

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Kids watch safely as K-9s show their stuff By Betsy Pickle Boys & Girls Club members at South Knoxville Elementary School had an action-packed doggie day last week. They were still loving on several visiting HABIT therapy dogs in the cafeteria when Officer John Martin of the Knoxville Police Department arrived for a K-9 officer demonstration. Martin’s dog, a German shepherd named Beny, waited in the car as Martin prepared the kids to meet him. His focus was on safety. “If you’re sitting still, you’re being good, he’s not going to bother you,� said Martin. “Even if he came up and sniffed you, if you just sit there, just kind of cross your arms in your lap, he’ll be fine. You don’t have to be scared of him, you just have to be safe.� It didn’t take long for Martin to get the correct answer when he asked the kids what they thought Beny’s most important job was. “His main job, his No. 1 priority is to protect me,� the officer said, echoing one boy. “That’s what he’s trained on more than anything.� Martin explained that when he’s at work and has on his duty belt, it has a box with a button he can push to open Beny’s door of the cruiser. “So if anybody tries to hurt me, all I have to do is push that button and Beny’s coming,� he said. “He’s gonna help me out.� Martin said that while humans have about 25 million scent receptors, a dog like Beny has about 250 million. Beny is trained to sniff out narcotics, and when he finds some, he sits down so Martin will know where they are. When Beny locates a bad guy who is hiding, he barks to signal Martin. But if Beny catches a suspect, watch out: “His main purpose in life

Officer Todd Childress watches his police dog, Kaos, go after Officer John Martin as students in the Boys & Girls Club at South Knoxville Elementary School observe. Photos by Betsy Pickle is to find somebody and bite ’em,� said Martin, who has had Beny for about three years. “He’s a friendly dog; he’s a social dog. But when it’s game time he knows it. He knows if he’s searching for somebody.� After prepping the kids and answering their questions, Martin took them to the playground. Officer Todd Childress brought his dog, Kaos, a Belgian Malinois-German shepherd mix, out first. Martin put on a long, tough glove and let Kaos grapple with him. After Kaos showed his stuff, Beny came out and tussled with Childress. He also demonstrated his speed. “He can run the speed limit on this road out here (Sevier Avenue),� Martin said. He also said that once a year, receivers from the University of Tennessee football team race the KPD’s K-9s. “By the end, they’re begging to stop,� he said.

Brady Moldrup portrays Huck Finn and Dominic Gillette portrays Jim in the WordPlayers’ production of “Big River.� Photo submitted

‘Big River’ coming to the Bijou By Sara Barrett The WordPlayers will present “Big River� July 15-17 at the Bijou Theatre. The Tony award-winning Broadway musical is based on Mark Twain’s classic novel of the same name. In the timeless tale, Huck Finn discovers that Jim, a runaway slave, is a true friend. Huck has a pure heart, but because of his culture where slavery is the norm, he has an illtrained conscience. In the struggle between heart and conscience, Officer Todd Childress demonstrates how Officer John Martin’s Huck’s heart prevails. canine partner, Beny, detains a criminal. Propelled by an awardwinning score from Roger

Sleeping with the dinos

at McClung Museum

By Wendy Smith Sleepovers are always fun, but throw in dinosaurs, flashlights and a dash of learning, and you’ve gone beyond fun to a lifelong memory. That was the goal of last week’s Night at the McClung Museum Family Sleepover. It was the first time the museum, located at 1327 Circle Park Drive on the UT campus, has hosted a sleepover, which is a popular trend at museums and aquariums, says McClung associate director of External Relations Stacy Palado. As families arrived, excited kids stashed their sleeping bags and collected backpacks containing flashlights, notepads and pens. The evening kicked off with face painting and balloon animals. The event was for children ages 5-11 and adult caregivers. Betty Williamson, who has family in the area, drove seven hours from Moselle, Miss., to bring her six-year-old greatgreat-nephew, Jackson Bryan Clifton, to the sleepover. He wants to be a paleontologist, she explained. During craft time, Jackson was delighted to meet paleontologist Jen Bauer, a doctoral student at UT. She taught the kids how to choose scientific names for their dinosaur visors by pairing a Greek or Latin root with the name of somebody they love. During her research, she chose the scientific name for a brachiopod, which she described as “like a clam, but cooler.� Sleeping spots were marked on the floor with blue tape. A few lucky par-

Miller, “Big River� carries a strong message which is anti-slavery and anti-racism. The performance is suggested for ages 12 and up. Performances will be held 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 15; 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16, and 3 p.m. Sunday, July 17. Admission is $21.50 ($17.50 seniors and students). Group discounts are available. Tickets are available in advance and at the door. The WordPlayers is a nonprofit company of Christian theatre artists based in Knoxville. Info: wordplay ers.org, knoxbijou.com or 539-2490.

Sumter graduates from Maryville College Maryville College held graduation ceremonies last month with several from the North Knoxville area participating in the celebration. Fulton High graduate Joshua Sumter was among the 255 students to walk across the commencement stage. Many-Bears Grinder, commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, was the commencement speaker and was awarded an honorary doctor of public service degree. In her address titled “Call to Serve,� Grinder encouraged graduates to “cultivate a heart of humility and build a legacy of service. “Serve your families, serve your neighborhoods, find a way ‘to serve the least of these,’ and you will find that no matter what battles or challenges you face in life, the reward that comes from blessing others will carry you through to the next mission,� Grinder said.

Jackson Bryan Clifton, Samuel Hulsey, Coley Stanley and Jonathan Stanley wait patiently as Daniel Gillette tells jokes and makes balloon animals. The children attended the first Night at the McClung Museum Family Sleepover.

ticipants were able to cozy up next to the museum’s current special exhibit, Dinosaur Discoveries: Ancient Fossils, New Ideas. The event was intended to be educational rather than titillating, so Palado was optimistic that even the youngest kids would settle down for the evening. But nine-year-old Jacob Knott from Roane County said he intended to make the most of the night by staying up late. He was especially looking forward to a flashlight tour of the museum. Mom Linda Knott said they’d been counting the days until the event. After stories and snacks, the film “Fact or Fiction? Dinosaurs in the Movies� was shown in the museum auditorium to further educate – and relax – the youngsters. McClung Museum is increasing programming in or-

der to reach out to a new audience, says Palado. A recent Civil War bus tour for adults was oversold, so another will be hosted later this year. The sleepover was an attempt to reach out to families. None of the nearly 60 participants were museum members, although those who purchased three tickets received annual memberships. Dora Hooks, who attended the sleepover with her granddaughter and a friend who brought her grandson, said she planned to use her membership to visit the museum again. She read about the event in the newspaper and called the next day to reserve their spots, she said. The goal of such events is to make kids feel comfortable in museums, Palado says. “We want to educate the next generation.�

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NEWS FROM EMERALD YOUTH FOUNDATION OF KNOXVILLE

A Message from Steve Diggs

Knoxville Force soccer abounds at Sansom Sports Complex

Emerald Youth President and CEO As we approach the long holiday weekend and celebrate the Fourth of July, I’m reminded of the many summers gone by in ministry with young people. This summer marks my 28th year working Steve Diggs in the heart of our city, and every day offers new and exciting challenges. Sometimes the challenges, though, lead me to wonder: What if every family, in every city neighborhood, were experiencing their God-given potential to the fullest? What if each child were excelling in academics, growing in relationships with caring adults, and most importantly, developing a deep faith and love for Christ? But enough of the “What ifs.” The fact is, many in our community are hurting, and it’s important groups like Emerald Youth – and others – come alongside in support of our city families. And that’s exactly what Emerald Youth is doing this summer. More than 300 children, teens and young adults across the city are engaged with us this June and July, and many of them are participating in our day camp. It’s a real joy to visit our neighborhood churches like Second United Methodist, Mount Zion Baptist, Laurel Church of Christ and Smithwood Baptist and see the smiling faces abound. While it’s important we have fun with the kids we serve, even more significant is sharing the love of God with them. That happens not only through structured times of discipleship and Bible study, but also as our adult leaders live in Christlike ways. You can help us on this summer journey by praying – praying for the hearts and lives of our young people to experience God’s love like never before.

The Knoxville Force huddles during a match at Sansom Sports Complex. As hundreds of city kids enjoy the fields at Sansom Sports Complex during the daytime hours this summer, the Knoxville Force is hard at work during the evenings. The Knoxville Force men’s and women’s soccer teams are competing against opponents from around the southeast. The men’s team plays in the National Premier Soccer League, and the women’s team in

the Women’s Premier Soccer League. No matter their outcomes, the games offer a family-friendly environment for soccer fans. While the women’s home season has concluded, three matches remain for the men’s team. They play News Orleans on June 30, Memphis on July 2, and Chattanooga on July 5. All three games begin at 7 p.m. at

Sansom Sports Complex. A season-long admission special continues for youth soccer players: kids who wear their team jersey are admitted for free. Otherwise, tickets are $5 per adult, $3 per child, and children ages eight and under are free. Info at www.knoxvilleforce.com.

Emerald Youth camp week a catch with city kids! More than 300 children from across the heart of Knoxville participated in Emerald Youth Camp Week June 13-17. The annual event, sponsored by Variety – The Children’s Charity of Eastern Tennessee, provides kids with unique camp opportunities. This year’s camps included cooking, art, creative writing, robotics, outdoor adventures, business and science, to name a few. Emerald Youth staff and volunteers create meaningful experiences for the campers, including working with other organizations such as JA BizTown in Clinton, which hosted business camp,

School Director Dr. Jon Rysewyk and Dean of Scholars Renee Kelly applaud for scholars Karie Hamilton, left, and Tazara Burns, who were honored for earning perfect attendance during Emerald Academy’s first school year.

and Youth Spiritual Outdoor Adventures, which facilitated a fishing and kayaking experience for campers. Also, Holston Middle School played host to robotics camp. “Camp week is always special, and it takes many partners to make it a success,” said Emerald’s Kent Stanger, who oversaw the event. “This year we had our biggest turnout ever, so it just continues to grow. We’re already thinking ahead to next summer and various camps we can offer the kids.” At the end of the week, Variety of Eastern Tennessee provided the children with a trip to Zoo Knoxville, where they enjoyed seeing the animals and exhibits, rode the carousel, enjoyed a catered lunch, and received spending money to use in Zoo Knoxville’s gift shop.

Emerald Youth campers Delia, Brandon and Pedro show off the fish they caught during outdoor adventures camp at Lenoir City Park.

Emerald Academy scholars celebrate successful first school year The inaugural school year for Emerald Academy, Knoxville’s first public charter school, concluded with an awards ceremony on June 1. Scholars and their families, along with teachers and staff, gathered in Emerald Academy’s gym for the fun celebration that capped off a year of hard work for everyone. Honor roll, academic progress and citizenship awards were presented to deserving scholars. Karie Hamilton and Tazara Burns, both kindergartners, earned the perfect attendance

award for having been at school all 192 days. The event concluded with School Director Dr. Jon Rysewyk presenting the Founder’s Award. The honor goes to one child from each grade, along with his or her family, for consistently demonstrating Emerald Academy’s values and taking to heart the school’s goals and mission. This year’s recipients were Tazara Burns and Trecia Roberts. Scholars will return to Emerald Academy on July 27 for the beginning of the 2016-2017 academic year.

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The Regas legacy

The Rotary Guy

Exacting standards, kind ways mark the Regas style By Kelly Norrell Bill Regas, owner of Knoxville’s iconic Regas Restaurant until it closed in 2010, heard a great story recently. David Gilbert, a former Regas baker, found a wallet in his house with a tag attached. It said, “Merry Christmas from the Regas Family.� It still had $5 tucked inside. Gilbert’s pleasure and subsequent call to Regas somehow capture the driving force behind what was one of Tennessee’s longest running and most awardwinning restaurants – a caring spirit welded to a tough work ethic. “We’ve always worked hard to keep the team together,� said Regas. Cherokee Country Club executive chef David Pinckney, who worked for years as an across-town colleague but not an employee of Regas, put it another way. “When I was at the Orangery (as executive chef), Regas was the benchmark restaurant in Knoxville, and Bill Regas was a sort of mentor to me. Now I see him two or three times a week at Cherokee, where he is a member, and he speaks every single time. He is a

true gentleman.� On June 10, Cherokee Country Club hosted a soldout dinner attended by 101 saluting Regas Restaurant and Bill Regas. It was modeled on similar events honoring famous restaurants, Pinckney said. The whitetablecloth institution that hosted thousands of special occasion dinners and dealmaking lunches closed Dec. 31, 2010, after 91 years. Regas Restaurant set records for launching successful careers. Mike Connor of Connor Concepts; Randy Burleson, owner of Aubrey’s Family of Restaurants; Rick Federico, who oversees PF Chang and other restaurants for Brinker International; and Steve Puleo, owner of Puleo’s Restaurants, are only a few Regas Restaurant alumni who soared. The Regas Restaurant story began in 1919, when Greek immigrant brothers George and Frank Regas (later joined by brother Harry) opened a 24-hour, 7 day a week diner on Gay Street near Magnolia. Capitalizing on the crush of travelers from the nearby train depot, they began as Regas Brothers CafÊ with an 18-stool counter, six booths

and six tables seating four. Regas said family help and a powerful work ethic were key. The brothers worked rotating shifts, one taking nights and the other serving breakfast, lunch and dinner during the day. They learned from successful people. “My Dad always stayed active in the National Restaurant Association, traveling to meetings and learning about new dishes, methods and technology. He always had the National Restaurant Association Sign in the window.� The founding brothers had about 8th grade educations. As the business grew, family and employees learned at what they called the Regas School of Restaurateuring. Grady Regas (for whom the Grady’s Restaurants were named), his cousin Chris Paris, and his aunt Kiki Liakonis all have memories of hard work and long hours, beginning with dish washing. The business evolved under the second and third generation Regas family members. Employees like Hazel Schmid, who greeted customers for 54 years, were an institution. “We had a lot of regulars come in every

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‘Pack the Park’

Bill Regas day. I knew where they liked to sit and who they liked to sit with,� she said. Customers like Will Pugh loved it all – prime rib, lobster tails and red velvet cake as well as specialties like blueberry muffins and ice cream sundaes. “I’ve eaten at the restaurant so many times. Everything was great,� he said. Regas said he thinks there will always be a place for “special� restaurants – for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, graduations, visits from out of town guests. But he thinks the number will get smaller. “The restaurant business is tough unless you have a lot of depth. A chef is just one person, and he’s trying to prepare the meal,� said Regas. “You can be a good cook, a good front man with a great personality. But if you don’t have a good team, you’ll wear yourself out.�

It’s Smokies baseball time for Rotarians from Knoxville’s seven clubs when they will “Pack the Park for Polioâ€? at the Thursday, July 12, Tennessee Smokies game against the Chattanooga Lookouts. This will be the fifth annual Pack the Park night at Smokies Park. The first pitch at 7:05 p.m. will be thrown out by District Gov.-Elect Fred Heitman. Tickets are $12 and $5.50 of every $12 voucher sold goes to Rotary International’s End Polio Now Campaign. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation matches all contributions 2-1, so that $5.50 turns into a $16.50 donation to End Polio Now! “Play ball!!!!â€? â–

Sarah Emory, a 2016 Fulton High graduate, was honored with the Diana and Bob Samples Community School of the Arts (CSA) $2,500 scholarship at a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Knoxville. Bob is a club member. Sarah is an outstanding student and long-time participant in CSA (since 2007). She will begin college at the University of Tennessee in the fall, pursuing a degree in Graphics and Fine Arts. For the past five years she has worked under artist Robin Surber through CSA’s Side/ By/Side Visual Arts Apprentice Program. â–

As firestorms erupt daily in the Twittersphere with complaints about compa nie s, most organizations are told not to “feed the trolls.� But a new study, “ B r a n d Kelly Hewett Buzz in the Echoverse,� suggests that ignoring mean tweets usually results in a negative feedback loop among the media, which in turn affects branding and profits. “Bank of America, the firm in the study that subdued these firestorms best, used Twitter more for customer service than advertising,� said Kelly Hewett,

co-author of the study and associate professor of marketing in UT-Knoxville’s Haslam College of Business. “More consistent moderately-toned tweets led Bank of America to be much more effective than a firm that sent out one-fifth the tweets with a much more positive tone, such as those with promotional messages.� Hewett and her co-authors at the University of Maryland and Massey University examined how the interdependence of firms’ communications in both traditional and social media affects brands. They found online word of mouth to be the greatest influencer in what they call the “echoverse.� The authors analyzed the

volume and tone of messages in one of the most comprehensive data sets in brand communications literature within the financial industry – including more than 60,000 news articles, 18 million tweets and 5,000 press releases – from 2007 to 2013 – and measured their effect on consumer sentiment and business outcomes. “Modern media are intensely interconnected,� said Hewett. “The only corporate communications tool that operated outside the echoverse in our study was advertising.� While advertising increased banks’ levels of consumer deposits, it had no significant effect on traditional media coverage, so-

Hunley celebrates 40 years in dentistry

cial media tone or volume, or brand perception; however, press releases were surprisingly effective. Positive press releases softened customer tweets and increased business outcomes. The discovery that media negativity feeds on itself confirms leading viewpoints in the field, but the authors also demonstrate that these negative spirals led to fewer deposits at the banks, their proxy for business outcomes. While Twitter predictably had a strong effect on how consumers felt about brands, consumer sentiment and business outcomes had little influence on the Twitter conversation. Researchers found that in the early days of Twitter, positive messages had a more virulent tendency than negative ones and im-

Butch Jones to speak

Here’s a reminder about the Rotary Club of Knoxville’s July 26 meeting featuring UT football coach Butch Jones for the noon luncheon meeting at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. RCK is inviting members of other Rotary Clubs and their guests to hear Coach Jones talk about the 2016 season. The Crowne Plaza ballroom seats 300, so RSVP to kxrotary@bellsouth.net. â–

Don’t ignore mean tweets

CSA grad honored

Turkey Creek Club honors five

Five graduating seniors from Farragut High School were each presented with a $500 scholarship from the Rotary Club of Turkey Creek to attend technical schools. The students honored were Will Sherrill, Tu Hyunh, Alecia Reynolds, Emma Clancy and Logan Mitchell. â–

$10K to go

Chris Rohwer of the North Knoxville Rotary Club is chairing a project to raise $13,000 to rebuild the kitchen at the club-sponsored Cerebral Palsy group home in Fountain City. Following his announcement, he quickly picked up $500 from the speaker, at-large county commissioner Bob Thomas, who said he would kick in $500 to clear his commission fund for community grants. With a $2,500 donation from the club, Rohwer has “only� $10,000 to go.

pacted consumer sentiment more strongly. “The media has not always been stuck in a negativity loop,� said Hewett. “In 2010, negativity started to take precedence, and correspondingly the volume of company tweets began to be more important.�

By Ruth White Dr. Allen Hunley will celebrate his 40th anniversary practicing dentistry next month. He graduated from the University of Tennessee at Memphis dental school in June 1976 and began practicing in Knoxville on July 1 that year. Hunley spent five months in his first location on Powers Road before moving to the Fountain City area. He has been at his current location at 2939 Essary Road since 1997. His son, Tucker, is a 2011 graduate of Halls High and a 2015 graduate of UT. He is following in his father’s footsteps and is currently attending UT Memphis, where he is getting ready to begin his second year of dental school.

Dr. Allen Hunley with his son, Tucker

AREA FARMERS MARKETS â– Dixie Lee Farmers Market, Renaissance|Farragut, 12740 Kingston Pike. Hours: 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays through Nov. 5. Info: dixieleefarmersmarket.com; on Facebook. â– Ebenezer Road Farmers Market, Ebenezer UMC, 1001 Ebenezer Road. Hours: 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays through late November. Info: easttnfarmmarkets.org; on Facebook. â– Garden Market, New Life UMC, 7921 Millertown Pike. Hours: 4-7 p.m. Second and fourth Mondays through September. Box dinners to go available. Info/vendor applications: 546-5153. â– Gatlinburg Farmers Market, 849 Glades Road, 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays through Oct. 8. â– Lakeshore Park Farmers Market, Lakeshore Park across from the Knox Youth sports Building.

Hours: 3-6 p.m. Fridays through October; 2-5 p.m. Fridays in November. Info: easttnfarmmarkets.org. â– Oak Ridge Farmers Market, Historic Jackson Square. Hours: 3 p.m.-sellout Wednesdays; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays through late November. Info: easttnfarmmarkets.org. â– Market Square Farmers Market, 60 Market Square. Hours: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 19. Info: marketsquarefarmersmarket.org.

â– Maryville Farmers Market: Church Avenue. Hours: 9 a.m.-noon, Saturdays through Nov. 17. â– Maryville Farmers Market: First Baptist Maryville, 202 W. Lamar Alexander Parkway. Hours: 3:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through August.

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