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BUZZ Two-day VBS at Chilhowee Hills Students at Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church enjoyed two fun-filled days of Vacation Bible School, going below the surface to find the truth. Instead of a traditional five-day program, the church kicked off VBS with a worship rally on Wednesday and then taught lessons over the next two days in six-hour sessions.

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Proposals sought for Knoxville SOUP event 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.

New principal at S-D Middle Andrew Brown is the new principal at South-Doyle Middle School, replacing Taiwo “Tye� Sutton. Brown joined Knox County Schools in 1999 as a science teacher at Central High School. In 2004, he began teaching science at a high school in Bristol, Tenn., and in 2006, he became an elementary school principal there – a position he now holds. Brown has a bachelor’s degree in biology from CarsonNewman and a master’s in education administration from Lincoln Memorial University. He is currently pursuing a doctorate at Carson-Newman University. Sutton will become assistant principal at Northwest Middle School. In an email to parents, he wrote, “It is my hope that you will continue to create a learning environment that is student-centered and will keep your focus on high-level instruction. “Continue to encourage our wonderful students to demonstrate leadership every day.� This administrative change was interim superintendent Buzz Thomas’ first.

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Neighbors protest Habitat design By Betty Bean Dottie Jones, 95, has lived in the same house on East Springdale Avenue since she was 12. When she was in her mid-80s, her tidy Queen Anne home – believed to be the oldest house in the C.B. Adkins Addition, one of Knoxville’s earliest trolley ‘burbs – won a North Knoxville beautification award. Many of the old homes feature marble mantelpieces, which Adkins crafted and shipped internationally. The Adkins Addition is now part of Oakwood Lincoln Park, and Jones wants to see the bungalows and Queen Anne homes preserved. She and her neighbors are worried about the property across the street, at 431 E. Springdale, which Habitat for Humanity bought at foreclosure for $15,000 last December. The plan is to build a fivebedroom house on the 50-footwide lot. Neighbors complain that the city moved too quickly to demolish the old house, and they are concerned about rumors that Habitat plans to buy the vacant house next door. Last week, City Council member Mark Campen got a four-week postponement of the Oakwood Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association’s appeal of Metropolitan Planning Commission’s approval of the infill housing board’s Certificate of Appropriateness for the Habitat house. Campen said Dottie Jones sits on the porch of her home on Springdale Avenue. She’s won he hopes to convene a meeting beautification awards and wants to see historic houses preserved.

between all the parties, plus Kim Trent of Knox Heritage, in early July to work out their differences. Neighborhood association members do not believe that the design of the Habitat house with its lowslung roof and no back door (one member describes it as a looking like a double-wide mobile home) is compatible with the neighborhood. There are also objections to the design of the front porch and insufficient on-street parking for the occupants of a five-bedroom house. Metropolitan Planning Commission approved the COA in May, after hearing from staffer Jeff Archer’s report that the infill design review committee followed the Heart of Knoxville infill housing guidelines, which were put together after problems in the Lonsdale area, where doublewide trailers were being placed. Archer said the committee recommended a steeper roof than originally proposed. These guidelines do not have the force of law. Knoxville Habitat for Humanity marketing and communications director April Timko said Habitat’s mission for 31 years has been to provide housing and to help build stable communities. “When building in neighborhoods, we always build within the specifications of the city and/or county that ensure the new home blends into the environment. “Furthermore, we would never To page 3

Gala to raise funds for Dobson scholarship By Betty Bean Fulton High School alumni and supporters are invited to join the late Zaevion Dobson’s family and friends at “A Maroon and White Affair,� 6:30-10: 30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at Bridgewater Place, 205 Zaevion Bridgewater Road. Dobson The gala is being held to raise money for the scholarship fund that has been established in Dobson’s name.

when he shielded two friends from shooters who were spraying bullets at a group of unarmed teens Tinaya Gist is the gathered on the porch of a Lonsfirst recipient of dale home. the Zaevion DobHe was honored at Super son Scholarship. Bowl 50 and by President Barack Obama, who said, “He gave his life to save theirs – an act of heroism a lot bigger than anything we should This will come a month after ever expect from a 15-year-old. Zaevion’s mother and brothers Greater love hath no man than travel to Los Angeles to accept this: that a man lay down his life ESPN’s 2016 Arthur Ashe Cour- for his friends.� Recipients of the Arthur Ashe age Award in his name. Zaevion, a sophomore linebacker for the Ful- Courage Award include Muhamton Falcons, was killed last Dec.17, mad Ali, Pat Tillman, Pat Sum-

mitt, Nelson Mandela and the US Air Flight 93 passengers who gave their lives to thwart the 9/11 hijackers who had taken control of the plane. Recipients don’t have to be athletes, but are deemed to have transcended sports with their accomplishments. Gala tickets are $50, and sponsorships are available at levels ranging from $250 for a Bronze Sponsorship (includes two tickets to the gala and recognition as a gala sponsor) to a Maroon and White Sponsorship for $5,000 To page 3

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

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

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open for community use at other times, he said. Are we overdoing this? “My general philosophy is the more fencing the better,� said Paidousis, but “we have enough people in the loop to keep us even.� In addition to the school principal, the team includes someone from the central office, generally Oaks, and Dennis Archer of the maintenance department. Archer’s job is to ensure access for mowing and maintenance and to fire hydrants. “Generally, the feedback from parents has been very positive,� said Paidousis. He prefers chain link fencing with a black vinyl coating. He keeps fencing away from the front of buildings, when possible, and sometimes uses decorative fencing, like at New Hopewell in South Knox. To page 3

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Dream Machine FSRMC’s bigger, faster MRI opens doors 24/7 Wider, shorter, faster, sharper, roomier. It’s not the latest “dream machineâ€? on your auto dealer’s showroom oor – it’s the new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine on the lobby level of Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Installed last March, the Siemens Magnetom Aera 1.5T TrueForm Magnet’s larger opening, ultra-short design and increased weight limit now makes non-invasive diagnostic imaging of soft tissue, bone and muscle possible for a wide range of patients who may have been otherwise excluded. The new unit can accommodate pediatric, obese, critically ill, and kyphotic patients as well as those with respiratory problems, pain and mobility issues. “We have been able to perform MRI exams on many patients that would not have been able to complete their exam on an older MRI scanner,â€? said Ben Redmond, lead MRI technologist at FSRMC. “The design of the head/neck, ex wrap, torso and integrated spine coils give us the ability to scan patients in more comfortable positions. Overall scan times are faster, and the design allows for more exibility, helping us meet the imaging needs of our entire patient population.â€? In many cases, MRI may reveal different or additional information

The Magnetom Aera MRI creates clear, high quality images like this one of a patient’s brain.

Fort Sander’s newest MRI has a larger opening, ultra-short design and increased weight limit to enhance each patient’s imaging experience.

about structures in the body than what is seen with an X-ray, ultrasound or computed tomography (CT) scan. MRI may also reveal ďŹ ndings that cannot be detected with other imaging methods. “MRI imaging also has a higher level of sensitivity in evaluating neural elements of the spine,â€? said Dr. Samuel Feaster, a neuroradiologist with Vista Radiology PC who also says diffusion MRI can be more sen-

sitive than a CT scan for detecting acute ischemic stroke. Claustrophobic patients unable to tolerate the tight conďŹ nes of the longer cylindrical tubes of older machines have more “wiggle roomâ€? (70 centimeters vs. 60 cm) and less need for sedation. The shorter design also allows many exams – lumbar spine, pelvis and lower extremity MRI – to be performed with the patient’s head outside of the opening.

“The magnet has a bore size that is both larger in diameter and shorter in length, creating a more relaxed environment that helps to reduce anxiety, therefore decreasing the need for sedation,� said Redmond. “The design of the new magnet allows patients to wear headphones for almost all procedures, giving them the option to listen to soothing music during their exam if they choose.� “Images are much sharper with improved detail because patients aren’t breathing heavy or moving due to anxiety,� he added. “We consistently receive positive physician comments and feedback about the excellent image quality of exams performed on the Magnetom Aera.� The new unit also features user-

friendly software which not only cuts exam time by 50 percent, but also cuts preparation time and utilizes technology on abdominal MRIs to deliver robust, free-breathing, contrast-enhanced exams for patients unable to hold their breath. That means fewer repeated scans. Most importantly, however, is that the high-resolution images give physicians more accurate results, leading to more accurate diagnosis and treatment. Not surprisingly, the unit’s speed and exibility, coupled with the increased weight limit for obese patients from 350 to 550 pounds, sparked an increase in referrals to FSRMC as well as a dramatic reduction in cancellations or rescheduled appointments. This led FSRMC to offer contrast MRIs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “We began offering MRI 24/7 to better accommodate the needs of physicians and their patients awaiting discharge,â€? said Redmond. “We wanted to help decrease the patient’s length of stay and to provide around-the-clock MRI imaging capabilities for stroke and other emergent patient needs.â€? MRI scanning is available for inhouse patients and those brought through the Emergency Department around the clock. For more information call 865-541-1111.

FSRMC: Better pictures, better treatment There’s more to Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center’s radiology and imaging service than meets the eye. That’s because advanced imaging technology enables physicians to see deep inside the body, providing clear, sharp images that result in more accurate diagnoses and a better course of treatment.

X-RAY Of course, the most common imaging used is the X-ray which has been around since 1896 when anatomist Albert von KĂśliker x-rayed his own hand. Today, basic X-ray technology is a key element in the identiďŹ cation, diagnosis and treatment of many types of medical conditions. Those include: â– Mammograms â– Digestive problems â– Arthritis â– Blocked blood vessels â– Bone cancer â– Lung conditions â– Enlarged heart â– Fractures â– Infections â– Osteoporosis â– Swallowed items

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the most sensitive exam for many problems because its amazingly clear, detailed images provides doctors with views of organs, soft tissue, joints and bones, tumors, and swelling. It is helpful in identifying cancer, heart and vascular disease, stroke, joint and musculoskeletal problems, pinched nerves and multiple sclerosis and encephalitis. Because there’s no radiation exposure to the patient, MRI has become a popular diagnostic tool and has replaced several invasive modes of examination, therby reducing the discomfort and the risk of complications for many patients. Together, the 3-Tesla MRI unit in the Thompson Cancer Survival Center and the new Magnetom Aera MRI on the lobby level, average 160 MRI exams per week and anticipates performing 8,400 MRI exams by year’s end as it provides outpatient, inpatient and emergency diagnostic exams.

COMPUTATED TOMOGRAPHY (CT) SCANS

Sometimes called Computerized Magnetic resonance imaging, Axial Tomography (CAT) scans, which uses radiofrequency waves these scans combine the power of and a strong magnetic ďŹ eld, is X-rays and computers. Doctors can

see a patient’s internal anatomy without surgery. These scans reveal bone and soft tissues, including organs, muscles and tumors. CT greatly helps doctors with diagnosis, surgery and treatment. For example, in radiation therapy, determining the correct dose for a patient depends on knowing the precise density, size and location of a tumor. At Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, our LightspeedÂŽ 64-slice VCT scanner is an example of the latest technology. It captures a precise image of the brain instantaneously, the heart in just ďŹ ve heartbeats, the full body in 10 seconds, and can scan for stroke symptoms in less than a second. It can detect any of the three most dangerous causes of chest pain with a one fast scan instead of hours of tests. The LightspeedÂŽ 64-slice VCT scanner provides faster scans with lower-dose radiation resulting in quicker diagnosis and treatment for patients.

ULTRASOUND At Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, doctors rely on ultrasound for images of the heart, abdomen, kidneys and other parts of the body. Images are obtained through

the use of high frequency sound waves. New ultrasound units provide the latest in imaging capabilities. Doctors can see pictures of internal organs as they function and also can assess blood ow. For instance, Vivid 7, the ultrasound for heart patients, can perform stress echo tests. Doctors rely on these to detect and diagnose conditions such as heart failure. The beneďŹ ts of ultrasound include no radiation exposure, comprehensive and reliable exam data, fast tests and improved patient comfort.

NUCLEAR MEDICINE Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center’s diagnostic imaging also includes nuclear medicine for heart, cancer and fracture scans. This tool often spots abnormalities early in a disease’s progression. It also provides a way to gather information that otherwise would be unavailable or require surgery or more expensive diagnostic tests. Nuclear medicine specialists use safe, painless techniques to get body images and treat disease. Patients ingest small amounts of radioactive materials (radiopharmaceuticals). Special cameras can pick up the images and send

pictures to computers. In treatment, the radiopharmaceuticals go directly to the organ being healed. This allows for great precision. Nuclear medicine is used to: ■Analyze kidney function ■Provide images of blood ow and heart functioning ■Scan lungs for respiratory and blood-ow problems ■Identify gallbladder blockages ■Evaluate bones for fractures, infection, arthritis or tumors ■Determine the presence or spread of cancer ■Identify bleeding in the bowel ■Locate infections ■Measure thyroid for overactive or underactive functioning. Regardless of which your doctor orders, FSRMC’s Picture Archival & Communication System (PACS) can electronically capture, store and transmit high-quality MRI, CT, X-ray and ultrasound pictures immediately by computer. That means doctors can readily view any image the patient has had taken at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and other locations in the Covenant Health system. For more information on imaging services at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, please call 865-541-1111.

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Terry Sisk, now president of the Gen. Henry Knox Chapter of the Tennessee Society, Sons of the Revolution, instructs a young attendee as she takes part in the July 4, 2014, bell-ringing ceremony at Marble Springs State Historic Site. Photo submitted

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implement demolition of a home that is salvageable, and we are not responsible for determining the status of a home that is condemned. “We appreciate the support we’ve received from

neighborhood members and Mark Campen as we continue to move forward and work together.� Habitat currently has no plans to purchase the house next door to the lot in question, Timko said.

Dobson Scholarship (includes a long list of premiums including 10 tickets to the gala, season passes to home football games and a company name and logo on all gala promotions and invitations). The first recipient of the Zaevion Dobson Scholarship is Tinaya Gist, a student who overcame the loss of all her possessions in a devastating house fire. The Zaevion Dobson Scholarship organizers’ goal

Celebrating Independence at Marble Springs Every U.S. citizen ii knows k that July Fourth is the day the original American colonists declared independence from England, but that meaning tends to get lost amidst barbecues, fun at the lake and fireworks. Liberty will be front and center, however, on Monday at Marble Springs State Historic Site, 1220 W. Gov. John Sevier Highway. Events throughout the day will revisit aspects of 18thcentury life, leading up to a “Let Freedom Ring� ceremony at 2 p.m., when local

the having h United U i d States, S been a Revolutionary War hero, fighting at the Battle of King’s Mountain, which Betsy many historians consider a Pickle pivotal turning point in the war for independence,� says Anna Chappelle, executive director of Marble Springs. participants will join people “Those ties are naturally across the country in ring- going to be there, that he ing a bell for each of the 13 fought for our liberty and original colonies. for our freedom.� “John Sevier, who reA June 26, 1963, resolusided on the property and tion by the U.S. Congress was the first governor of established the commemoTennessee, played a vital ration of the bell-ringing role in the independence of that took place at 2 p.m.

Fences popping up Other upgrades Knox County Schools has several construction projects underway this summer, some funded through the capital budget and others through the maintenance department. KCS will build two middle schools (Gibbs and Hardin Valley), and both are under design. Work at Pond Gap Elementary is going well, according to Russ Oaks. “We’re ahead of expectations� for the project, which is visible from I-40 westbound. He expects to have students in the new wing as early as winter. Then the existing school will

July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia to announce the signing of the Declaration of Independence. “You don’t really see something like this every ■Alice Bell Spring Hill Neighborhood Association. Info: day,� says Chappelle. Ronnie Collins, 637-9630. The General Henry Knox Chapter of the Tennessee ■Beaumont Community Organization. Info: Natasha Society, Sons of the RevoluMurphy, 936-0139. tion and the newly formed John Sevier Chapter of the ■Belle Morris Community Action Group meets 7 p.m. each Overmountain Victory Trail second Monday, City View Association will present the Baptist Church, 2311 Fine Ave. day’s programming. There Info: bellemorris.com or Rick will also be guided tours of Wilen, 524-5008. Marble Springs.

■South-Doyle Middle School, interior paint and new lockers (to be installed during fall break) ■Powell High, added insulation for auxiliary gym ■Inskip and New Hopewell, asbestos abatement in floors ■West View and Fountain City, cafeteria upgrades ■Austin-East and West, replacement air conditioners for gym ■Bearden, Carter, Farragut and Halls High, new air conditioners for gym. (This will leave just “5-6 high schools and 3-4 middle schools� w ithout gym A/C, said French.

is to raise enough money to establish an endowment that will fund annual scholarship awards in the future. Bridgewater Place is owned by Fulton graduates Doug and Melissa White, who have been generous in helping with the event. Ticket or sponsorship info: fultongala.org or the Fulton High School office, which is open weekday mornings during summer school.

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be updated and retrofitted to accommodate its increased enrollment. Inskip Elementary School’s $6.5 Jim French million upgrade will start upon selection of an architect. Doug Dillingham, supervisor of facilities, is overseeing these projects. Other updates were provided by Jim French, supervisor of maintenance: ■Karns and Central high schools, new switch gears for elevators

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■Fountain City Elementary, new gym floor ■Bearden High School, auditorium upgrades – new seats, painting, floor covering and lighting ■West Haven, addition of loop road to improve traffic stacking ■Karns Elementary, more pavement for roads and parking on campus, with traffic flow redesigned to “mitigate but not fix the congestion� ■Shannondale, paving parking lot, moving a gate and pouring a sidewalk. French expects all projects to be completed before school starts. – S. Clark

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, 933-6032 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, 3299943. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

City Council to discuss alternative financial services By Wendy Smith

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offerings include: Card games, billiards, senior fitness, computer classes, bingo, blood pressure checks 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Register for: Fourth of July celebration, 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 30; cost, $1 for barbecue lunch; reservations required.

preciating the importance of family and friends. It is our goal to create an atmosphere that allows residents

to feel as if they are at home and among family,” said life enrichment director Tara Wallace.

Christ United Methodist shares love of dancing Max Air Trampoline Park manager Dezirae Cary visits with Morning Pointe resident Earl Hoffmeister (front) along with Max Air employees Bryce Brewer and Blair Blankenbeckler. Photo submitted

Volunteers keep Morning Pointe jumping

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.

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

Employees from Max Air Trampoline Park in Powell jumped at the chance to stop by LANTERN Memory Care at Morning Pointe of Powell and visit with resident Earl Hoffmeister. The group spread smiles and performed light fitness routines with residents. Hoffmeister enjoyed their visit very much, stating that the group “got the joint jumping!”

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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 Introduction to Self Defense for Women class, 6 p.m., CrossFit ex libro, 5438 Hilton Industrial Way. Info/registration: 454-8359 or exlibroselfdefense.com. Free introductory “Zumba Gold” class, 10:30 a.m., Take Charge Fitness Program, 1921 N. Charles Seivers Blvd., 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. Blueberry Festival, 3-6 p.m., New Harvest Park Farmers Market, 4775 New Harvest Lane. Info/schedule of events: facebook.com/ events/642809749205971. 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

The volunteers loved the opportunity to make a difference by engaging 18 residents in lively, music-filled exercises with balloons and bats. Hoffmeister gave the day a stamp of approval, saying that the volunteers were welcome back any time. Max Air manager Dezirae Cary promised that they would stop back by the facility very soon.

As part of the Life Enrichment Program, Morning Pointe of Powell’s assisted living community invites local performers to share their talents with residents. They recently welcomed line dancers from Christ United Methodist Church for a toe-tapping performance. The group danced to a variety of country songs and oldies and encouraged the residents to join in the fun. Barbara Cannon and Joyce Beeler visit with Morning Pointe The line dance group meets resident Clayton Brewer (center) following a dance perfor- every week and dances in mance at Morning Pointe of Powell. Photo submitted area senior communities.

George receives Eastern Star 50 year pin Elmcroft Assisted Living welcomed Eastern Star members and Masons as resident Barbara George received her 50-year pin. Elmcroft hosted the event because George was unable to travel. Her brother, Hubert LaRue, presented George her pin, which she called “a wonderful honor.” Past Grand Master of the Masons for the state of Tennessee and Elmcroft resident Esco Owens entertained the group with his guitar, and the kitchen staff at the facility served light refreshments to guests. George is a member of the OES #466 AREME Chapter. Barbara George

Track Club. Info/registration: ktc.org/RaceFireball. html; or Bo Saulsbury, bosaulsbury@gmail.com.

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“Are Your Shrubs Hiding Your House?,” 3:154:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by Master Gardener John Payne. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892. Halls Book Club: “House of Spirits,” 1 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. All welcome. Info: 922-2552. Knoxville Christian Women’s Connection luncheon: “Let Freedom Ring,” 10:45 a.m., Buddy’s Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. Program: Food City’s Demonstrator, Gordon Pillsbury. Guest speaker: Linda McDaniel from Ellenboro, N.C.; topic: “Living at the Day Spa … is that Realistic?” Cost: $12. Complimentary childcare by reservation only. Info/ reservation: 315-8182 or knoxvillechristianwomen@ gmail.com.

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. Powell Lions Club 4th of July Parade, 11:30 a.m., step off from the former Food City parking lot (KARM). Participants: no registration or fees; should be in the parking lot by 10:30 a.m. Info: 640-1053 or tnpowelllions@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 Chalk on the Walk, 11:30 a.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552. 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, JULY 7 Bee Friends beekeeping group meeting, 6:30 p.m., auditorium of Walters State, Tazewell campus. Program: Lynda Rizzardi, the president of Knox Co. Beekeepers and former president of the TBA, will be speaking on “Preparing Your Honey for Sale and Competition.” Info: 423-648-4785. Computer Workshop: Introducing the Computer, 10:30 a.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. All welcome. Info/registration: 922-2552. Free Introduction to Self Defense for Women class, 6 p.m., CrossFit ex libro, 5438 Hilton Industrial Way. Info/registration: 454-8359 or exlibroselfdefense. com.

SATURDAY, JULY 9 Musical Stories and Songs with Jodie Manross, 11 a.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552. Union County Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon, Wilson Park. Info: 992-8038. Vintage baseball, noon and 2:30 p.m., Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorn Grove Pike. Games and parking free; concessions available. Bring lawn chair or blanket for seating. Info: ramseyhouse.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 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.

FRIDAY, JULY 15 Concert in the Commons: Lydia Salnikova, 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. Diabetes Education Class, 1 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Free program presented by UT Extension. Info: 922-2552. Museum of Education Sock Hop, 7-10 p.m., Sarah Simpson Professional Development Technology Center, 801 Tipton Ave. Features: live music, appearance by Sammy “Barney Fife” Sawyer, silent auction, “prom” photo packages and more. Tickets: $25; available at all Knoxville Teachers Federal Credit Union locations, at the museum and online at http://bit.ly/1RUAA4J. Info: knoxschools.org/museum.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JULY 15-16 Union County Rodeo, 874 Hickory Star Road, Maynardville. Carnival and Music start at 6 p.m.; rodeo starts at 8. Info: on Facebook.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 15-17 “Big River” presented by the WordPlayers, Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay St. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. Suggested for ages 12 and over. Tickets: wordplayers.org, knoxbijou.com and at the door. Info: 539-2490.

SATURDAY, JULY 16 Golf tournament to benefit the Base Knox Reign 12U girls softball team, Whittle Springs Golf Course. Team entry fee: $200. Format: 4-man scramble. Checkin, 7:30 a.m.; shotgun start, 8 a.m. lunch and awards, noon. Info/registration/sponsorship: Adam Brantley, 680-9343.

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cross currents Lynn Pitts, lpitts48@yahoo.com

The woman who lost a coin “Or what woman having 10 silver coins, if she loses one, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? When she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.’� (Luke 15:8-9 NRSV) Every woman on the planet can identify with the woman in Jesus’ parable. We have all lost an earring, a recipe or a favorite book. I recently took off a favorite bracelet that Lewis had given me, and put it in a safe place. Famous last words, right? This happened at Lake Junaluska, at Annual Conference, and I had lots of other things on my mind. Later, when I started looking for it, I was fearful that somehow or other I had dropped it at the lake, and although the kind people there put it on their “lost items� list, along with my contact information, I didn’t hold much hope. I continued searching, looking over and over in the same places, expecting different results. (A foolish tactic, I know, but at least I was doing something.) Then one morning I decided to go through the pockets in my shirts. Eureka! There it was, patiently awaiting its recovery. It is on my wrist now, as I write. In addition to learning a lesson in hope and patience, I learned something about Jesus. It hadn’t occurred to me to think about this young rabbi using this particular illustration to make a point with his listeners. I realized that Jesus knew quite well how women’s hearts and minds work. I wonder if his mother ever lost something in their Nazareth home, and her young son watched (or helped) her search for it!

Samantha Atchley leads a group of students in Bible study during VBS.

By Ruth White Students at Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church enjoyed two fun-filled days of Vacation Bible School, going below the surface to find the truth. Instead of a traditional five-day program, the church kicks off VBS with a worship rally on Wednesday night and then teaches lessons over the next two days in six-hour sessions. Hosting VBS for two days requires a great deal of planning and a lot of energy on the part of staff members, but the church has found that the two-day plan works for its members, and attendance remains high. Submerged, the theme for VBS, featured underwater creatures to teach biblical truths and verses. The scripture verse for VBS is Psalm 139:23-24 which states, “God, you know everything about me. Help me do what is right.� Crafts and games enhance the lessons learned during the Bible study portion of the day. During the worship rally, students brought in coins (boys vs. girls), and the

VBS NOTES Hadley Henry portrays a mermaid and shares the scripture verse for Vacation Bible School at Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church. Photos by R. White

winning team earned the right to slime the pastor. The money collected will be used to purchase construction supplies for a ministry project and soccer balls and shoes for children in Kenya. Volunteers from the church will travel to Kenya later this year to help with construction projects and to minister to families.

Jed Bates competes in a relay game requiring participants to pick up mini marshmallows with their toes. The class had heard the story of a blind man being healed, and the game taught students that even with limitations we can still be successful.

MILSTONES Maryville College spring graduates, honorees Maryville College has announced graduates, students named to the dean’s list and students receiving academic awards for the spring semester. Graduates include: Kenneth Christensen, Hannah Cummings, Carly Filicky,

Mark Ostrowski, Spencer Shoffner and Joshua Sumter. Students named to the dean’s list include: Caroline Ballinger, Adelyn Bryson, Annamarie Edwards, Carly Filicky, Stephanie Gleason, Elli McMillen and Mark Ostrowski.

■Richard Connelly has been named to the St. Olaf College dean’s list for the spring 2016 semester. Connelly is the son of Richard and Moira Connelly.

FAITH NOTES â– First Comforter Church, 5516 Old Tazewell Pike, hosts MAPS (Mothers At Prayer Service) noon each Friday. Info: Edna Hensley, 771-7788. â– Listening Hearts, A Gathering of Bereaved Moms,

will meet 3 p.m. Saturday, July 2, Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 4110 Central Avenue Pike. All grieving moms are invited. Info: listeningheartsmoms@gmail. com or 679-1351.

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July 9. Ages 4-15. Theme: “Submerged.� ■Mount Hermon UMC, 235 E. Copeland Road, 6-8:30 p.m. 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.

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Fulton cheerleaders share Falcon pride By Ruth White

Fulton senior cheerleaders Delphia Roper, Jaiana Fugate and Shirliece Lundy wait their turn to be fitted for uniforms. Shirliece is wearing a halter top uniform that has been handed down by the squads since 1997. Photo by R. White

Kim Pratt is one of Fulton High School’s most notable boosters. She cheered at the school back in the mid-1970s and following graduation helped coach a Baby Falcons rec cheerleading squad. Pratt’s daughters – Lori, Leigha and Leslie – cheered at the school, carrying on their mom’s tradition. “When my girls were younger, I had two cheering at Fulton and another cheering in middle school. It cost close to $3,000 for all of them to cheer,� she said. When she took over the cheerleading program 17 years ago, she knew that every parent couldn’t

afford to spend the level of money she spent on altering uniforms, purchasing warm-ups, shoes and other items, so she began to do the alterations herself. This way she knew that uniforms were never cut, and the cost to cheer was kept more affordable. One of the uniforms has been in the cheerleading closet (and is still worn) since her daughter Lori cheered in 1997. This football season, Pratt’s granddaughter Evin Hughes will wear it. The halter top and several other uniforms have seen better days; taking out seams and stitching them together for the past 19 years has put wear and tear on the material.

Since they group doesn’t receive gate or concession stand proceeds, they are working to raise funds. Each uniform costs approximately $175. They have hosted a fundraising event at Max Air Trampoline and will hold a car wash on July 30 at Title Max on Broadway. They are currently working with two area restaurants to sponsor Falcon cheerleading nights with a portion of the proceeds donated to the team. How can you help? Stop by any event that the girls host, look for cheer-sponsored tailgate events prior to home football games, or make a donation directly to Pratt at Kimberly.pratt@knoxschools.org.

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

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

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

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

Student Zachary Kitts creates an account on the Jobs4TN.gov website with Tom Miklusicak inside the career center on wheels. The site provides assistance to individuals seeking employment and guidance with resumĂŠs and job applications. Photo by R. White

S.O.R. Losers

Written by Avi and Illustrated by Timothy Bush

CHAPTER THIRTEEN:

“a breakfast serials story�

We send the world a message

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

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

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

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

Mayor Madeline Rogero and Erin Gill brief the press about their recent trip to Beijing. Photo by Wendy Smith Now it must address how those efforts have affected the environment, she says. The country has recently begun converting to cleaner manufacturing processes. One of her take-aways from the summit is that people are people. “Once you get to know people on a personal level, you see that you share the same hopes and dreams.” She was particularly delighted to get to know a beekeeper during her stay at a lodge just outside of Beijing. Gill said she struck by the amount of exercise equipment in public parks. It was similar to equipment located next to greenways in

Knoxville, she said. “I loved seeing so many people being active.” There’s no doubt that city leadership can influence citizens to make decisions that positively affect our environment. But it takes money, as well as leadership, to provide the infrastructure for citizens to reduce their personal use of fossil fuels. If energy savings could be converted into more bicycle and pedestrian facilities, Knoxville could truly set an example for the rest of the world. Knoxville has been “put on the map” by the green efforts of Gill and her staff, Rogero said.

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

Lower premiums for Rural/Metro customers By Wendy Smith The Public Protection Class (PPC) for the portion of Knox County within the Rural/Metro service area has changed from five to three, which will result in an approximate 35 percent reduction in insurance premiums, according to Rural/ Metro Fire Chief Jerry Harnish. The change is effective Aug. 1. He explained the change to the Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen last week. The PPC is the numerical rating assigned to each community by the Insurance Services Office (ISO), which prepares and develops information that the insurance industry uses to set rates. The ISO evaluates emergency communications systems and dispatching, the fire department and the public water supply.

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PPC ratings range from one, which is the best, to 10, which means unprotected. Only about eight percent of communities surveyed by ISO have a PPC of three or better. A sample annual premi-

um for a 25-year-old house with a $200,000 value and a PPC of five is $1,136. With a PPC of three, the annual premium drops to $774. Knox County had a PPC of nine in 1978. In 1995, it dropped to four. It went

up to five in 2012 when all water districts began being graded together. The new Choto fire station affected the rating because it added fire engines and reduced response times, said Harnish.

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

Parkwest Medical Center has received designation as a NICHE hospital. The Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders designation Lynn Cagle indicates a hospital’s commitment to elder care. “The NICHE designation shows our dedication to providing patient-centered care for older adult patients,” says Lynn Cagle, BSN, MBA, CENP, vice president and chief nursing officer at Parkwest. “Through our participation in the NICHE program we are able to offer evidencebased, interdisciplinary approaches that promote better outcomes, positive experiences and improved care

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

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

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

Madison Wright joins The Pointe at Lifespring Madison Wright has joined The Pointe at Lifespring as the sales and marketing assistant. Located in Northeast Knoxville, the new assisted living and memory care community is expected to be ready for occupancy in November 2016. Wright graduated from Carson Newman University with a bachelor’s degree in communications with an emphasis in public relations. She lives and worships in Corryton and enjoys traveling, reading Wright and spending time with friends and family. The Pointe at Lifespring leasing office is off-site at 3016 S. Mall Road, and is open Monday through Friday 9-5 and on weekends by appointment. Info: 865-687-5353

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