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BUZZ Upcoming at the Farmers Market The New Harvest Park Farmers Market will host a Corn and Tomato Festival 3-6 p.m. Thursday, July 14. Activities include: Tomato Squish for Kids, Corny Kids and Pets Parade, cooking demos and lots of contests. Info: on Facebook. The market will host a free concert at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21, featuring Mae Beth Harris/Shane. The Fulton High School Alumni Association will sell drinks as a fundraiser for the organization.

UT teams with UMC for clothing Mary Mahoney, assistant director of the University of Tennessee’s Center for Career Development and member of Bookwalter United Methodist Church, spends her days helping students prepare for life after graduation. She’s well versed in a variety of channels such as internships and job fairs that can open up opportunities in the working world. A few years ago, she saw a need that wasn’t being addressed.

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to drop your kids off for the day,� said Richard, an investigator for the Knoxville Fire Department. “We don’t allow any alcoholic beverages, and this is a very familyfriendly place.� Carter Pool is unique in that it is the only community-operated swimming pool in the county that isn’t a “members-only� facility and

receives no city or county funds. The pool is open to the public during normal business hours for a gate fee of $7, which covers the cost of operating the pool and paying for its 10 employees, including two managers and eight lifeguards. Family season memberships that give unlimited access during business hours can be

Olivia and Adeline Gibson leap off the diving boards at Carter Pool after a thunderstorm rolled through the area last Thursday. This year marks the pool’s 48th season.

purchased for $250. The Gibsons say keeping a large public pool up and running costs a lot of money – up to $35,000 a year – and requires constant attention To page 3

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Collector extraordinary Sandra Perry, who grew up in the Fourth and Gill neighborhood, is a collector. Almost every display – from old pictures of Gay Street pedestrians to Beatles figurines to a wall of trophies – ties in family and friends. “I try to include a little of my kids in everything.� Perry says her garage-to-fantasy-basement renovation had its beginnings two years ago. “I never had a car in here,� she says. “It was just a junk hole.�

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By J.J. Stambaugh C t Pool Carter P l has h b been a cherh ished place to meet, eat, camp, worship and stay cool for generations of East Knox County residents. But the pool receives no public funding, and demographic changes have led to dwindling family memberships. Despite the steep price of chemicals and water, Carter Pool has remained open during the summer since 1968, and those responsible for its upkeep say they hope to keep it going into the foreseeable future. While the pool originally was run by an eight-member board of directors, Richard and Melissa Gibson have overseen the pool’s operation on a part-time basis since 2014. The pool is very much a labor of love for the couple, who grew up splashing in its waters and are now happy to see their daughters, 12-year-old Adeline and 13-yearold Olivia, doing the same. “I think that kids are happiest when they are playing outside,� said Melissa, who works fulltime as a nurse for Knox County Schools. “That way they’re not always inside playing with their iPads, iPods or whatever.� “It’s good to have a safe place

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Cruze Farm ice cream to kick off sector study By Sandra Clark Aha! Just to prove that sector studies don’t have to be boring, get this. An Ice Cream Social and Community Engagement Session will be held 1-3 p.m. Sunday, July 17, at the Carter Senior Center, 9036 Asheville Highway. The community plan for East Knox County has never been more important because it will deal with ramifications of the development of Midway Business Park off Interstate 40 at Midway Road. Launching the study with free Cruze Farm ice cream should

guarantee a big turnout. The East Tennessee Community Design Center and the Knoxville-Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission will host the event to gather suggestions for the East Knox County Community Plan, being prepared by MPC. All interested groups, including residents, landowners, community representatives, business owners and county officials, are encouraged to attend. The information gathered will provide important input for this planning process. Attendees can review past

plans, consider areas to preserve and those for potential development; they can identify challenges today and vision for tomorrow. MPC’s press release states: “East Knox County has wonderful assets such as historic communities, longstanding farms, beautiful vistas, open space, and is flanked by two scenic rivers. “Growth is likely, but how future developments impact the environment and benefit the community is yet to be defined. “A goal of the East Knox County Community Plan is to ensure that community members are engaged

in the process and able to make suggestions. “The plan will be a realistic and effective community resource with a set of concise action steps for implementation.� This will be the first community plan (previously called sector plan) to be launched under the leadership of Gerald Green, who started as executive director of MPC on July 1, 2015. Since ice cream will be served, participants are requested to RSVP to leslie@communitydc.org or call 865-525-9945.

Making choices During the final sessions of the SEEK program, coordinator Bridget Calfee brought in two speakers to share with the students the effects of drugs, alcohol and tobacco, as well as the importance of making good life choices.

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Ron Williams, acclaimed artist, dies Family struggles to pay for funeral

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By Betty Bean Artist Ron Williams, whose sweeping mountain landscapes grace the walls of fine homes and galleries across America and abroad, died June 24 at Parkwest Medical Center of congestive heart failure. Two weeks later, his sister Elaine Ron Williams was struggling to at age 14 pay for his funeral. Part of the problem was that Williams was painfully shy and struggled with mental illness for most of his adult life. Artist Eric Sublett, a former gallery owner, said Williams, for all his talent, couldn’t deal with the business of art. “His main style was that of the Hudson River School, but he

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Shedding weight and worry “My blood sugar this morning was 116, and it used to be 200 in the mornings,” says Jim Johnson, 67, Knoxville. “I’m on no diabetes medication whatsoever, no insulin and no pills, I’m not on any cholesterol medication, my blood pressure is 110 over 68 with a resting pulse rate of 65, and I’ve been off the CPAP for six months.” Johnson is enthusiastic about sharing how much his life has changed since undergoing gastric bypass surgery at Fort Sanders Center for Bariatric Surgery last year. He’s happy with the results, but also amazed that he spent so many years of his life not realizing how much his extra weight was holding him back. His only regret is that he didn’t do it sooner. Johnson once carried 244 pounds on a body that is five feet and three inches tall. That’s a lot of weight for a man of his stature, but he says he couldn’t tell the extra pounds were slowing him down, so the weight never bothered him. “I’ve always had a high motor,” Johnson jokes. As an energetic person with a successful career, a family to care for, and many other responsibilities in his community, Johnson never felt like his life was lacking anything. But as he began to age, the weight started to take a toll. Diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, and GERD began to tip the scales toward a life that was Jim Johnson before and after losing nearly 80 not quite so satisfying by the time pounds thanks to gastric bypass surgery at he reached his 60s. Fort Sanders Regional. He had managed his health with periodic exercise and diet changes over the years, but when a long, hard look at where his life but with a wife he loved, children, troubled him. He decided to pursue and grandchildren he adored, the a weight loss procedure, and after his diabetes medication stopped was headed. Johnson wasn’t afraid of death, prospect of life ending too soon crossing a few hurdles and finding working effectively, Johnson took

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a time when he could put his hectic life on pause, gastric bypass surgery was performed by Mark Colquitt, MD in June of 2015 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. “I’ll say this, I don’t think I’ve ever been treated better in a hospital or by healthcare providers,” Johnson says of the team involved in his weight loss surgery. Exercising regularly and paying careful attention to the doctor’s instructions on diet, the scales of his life began to tip back in his favor. “On surgery day I weighed 218, and at my six-month checkup I was down to 146,” Johnson says. “I had lost 78 pounds, and I was within six pounds of my goal weight.” His life has improved in ways he never imagined. Before losing the weight, Johnson says he couldn’t bend over to tie his shoes, and what he thought was a high energy level before gastric bypass surgery is nothing compared to the powerhouse he feels like now. “The stamina and energy I have is just incredible,” Johnson says. “I would recommend gastric bypass surgery to anybody.” Johnson emphasizes that weight loss surgery is not an easy way out. It takes discipline and dedication. The procedures offered by Dr. Colquitt are simply meant as a tool to help patients be proactive about having a better quality of life. “It’s like if you go to the garage to work on your car,” Johnson explains. “You have to have the right tool, and they gave me the tool I needed.” Johnson advises anyone whose life is restricted by weight to talk to Dr. Colquitt about bariatric procedures. “I would do it again in a heartbeat,” he says.

Bariatric patient Jim Johnson will tell you that it’s not easy. Gastric bypass surgery is a tool to help restore health, not a magic wand. “The reason I’m successful is because I’m a stubborn son of gun,” Johnson says. But he emphatically declares that his new life is worth every ounce of effort he’s had to put into it. “I’m tickled to death,” Johnson says. “I’m 67 years old, and I feel more like I’m 30.” Here are Johnson’s top tips for maintaining weight loss after surgery, with input from his surgeon, Dr. Mark Colquitt: 1. Educate yourself before the surgery. Know what to expect, and have a plan. “You have to go through a lot of things to make sure you’re ready for this surgery,” Johnson says. “It’s a commitment.” 2. Follow the doctor’s orders regarding diet. Dr. Colquitt recommends three small meals a day, with the focus on protein. Don’t consume beverages until 30 minutes after your meal. 3. Get plenty of support in groups and online. “I got on a bariatric support group on Facebook,” Johnson says. “If you have somebody who has a shared

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interest, it’s easier.” 4. Drink plenty of water. Need it flavored? Johnson recommends dropping a couple of frozen strawberries (no sugar added) into a water bottle to avoid artificial sweeteners. 5. Keep a journal. Dr. Colquitt encourages his patients to stay on top of the changes in their bodies, and how their bodies are being fueled. Johnson uses a phone app to keep track of everything from blood sugar levels to the food he’s eaten. 6. Exercise. Dr. Colquitt’s patients receive a free, six-month membership at Fort Sanders Health and Fitness Center. Johnson says that was critical in his success after bariatric surgery. 8. Go for it! Johnson says one of the reasons he’s been successful is that he went into this process understanding that bariatric surgery isn’t a magic spell. Maintaining the weight loss takes discipline and commitment, but it’s a life investment worth making. To learn more about weight loss surgery at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, visit fsregional.com/bariatrics, or call 865541-2271.

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Sandra Perry’s time capsule By Carol Z. Shane Powell resident Sandra Perry says she started her mid-20th-century basement time capsule for her 10 grandkids. “They don’t just want to sit around the kitchen table, you know.� She cleaned out a corner of the garage and made a place for them to watch movies, and it grew from there. “I’m a visionary, I guess!� she chuckles. The room now contains five main areas: the “drivein� with big-screen TV, cars painted on the wall with reflective tail lights added and Astroturf underfoot; “Route 66,� which features automotive memorabilia and a TV “just for video games�; a comfy Victorian sitting area; a Coca-Cola bar with tabletop jukebox, Elvis, James Dean and Marilyn Monroe cookie jars, a countertop salvaged from a Wendy’s restaurant, and plenty of references to the fizzy drink; and the toy room, which contains a wealth of Fisher-Price and other brands of toys. Her grandchildren “just go crazy when they see it,� Perry says. Lining the upper wall in the Coca-Cola bar are high school photographs of Perry’s nearest and dearest friends. She grew up on Gratz Street in the Fourth & Gill neighbor-

Still close to her childhood friends, Perry hosts regular get-togethers in her retro party room. Shown are (back) John Stansberry, Sandra Perry, Geraldine Blair, Dolores Miller, Bob Lawson and Joyce Prater Hale; (seated) Linda Scarbrough Cash, Bob Cardwell and John Prater. Perry has known Hale and Cash “since we were 2 and a half.�

Another favorite area is her gift-wrapping station, modeled on an old-time department store.

hood “with 21 boys and nine girls,� she says. Although a few members have passed on, the close-knit childhood gang still continues to meet regularly. Recently, Perry threw a party for John Prater, a former KUB employee who is moving to Arizona. “I wanted to see Johnny,� says Perry. “I knew I wouldn’t see him again.� Almost every display – from old pictures of Gay

28 years. On the wall in the Coca-Cola bar is the metal luggage rack from the bicycle she was riding when she first met him as a teenager. Perry’s career has been with East Tennessee Children’s Hospital and the Knox County Health Department. She now works in administration for the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Her five sons and one daughter make their homes all over

Ron Williams of. When Burchett learned that Williams was a U.S. Navy veteran, he assigned his veterans’ services officer to the case and made some phone calls. Members of the Fulton High School Alumni Association got involved, and by the end of the day, the funeral was scheduled. Elaine Williams, who had spent several hot summer days on foot, knocking on doors and asking for help, was relieved when a graveside service was set for Tuesday, July 12. Those attending met at East Ten-

From page 1 nessee Veterans Cemetery on John Sevier Highway for a graveside service with full military honors conducted by the East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard. She hopes people will remember her brother for his caring heart as well as for his great talent. “Ron had faith. He’d given his life to the Lord and even as sick as he was, he was always concerned for others.� To see a sampling of Ron Williams’ work, go to https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=YpBYF7w7oHU.

Free dental sealant clinics The Knox County Health Department will offer a free dental sealant clinic each Tuesday and Thursday in July at the InterFaith Health Clinic, 315 Gill Ave. KCHD will provide the dental sealants to individuals between the ages of 6 and 21 years old. Individuals do not have to be an InterFaith patient to receive these services, nor will they become an established InterFaith patient after receiving sealants. Appointments are required. Info/appointments: 215-5157.

Street pedestrians to Beatles figurines to a wall of trophies – ties in family and friends. “I try to include a little of my kids in everything.� Perry says her garage-tofantasy-basement renovation had its beginnings two years ago. “I never had a car in here,� she says. “It was just a junk hole.� With the help of her son Steve, an Air Force veteran who now repairs jet engines for Standard Air, she

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.

a.m. each second Tuesday, Carter Senior Center, 9036 Asheville Highway. Info: Anne Winstead, 933-5821.

the globe, and she’s proud to point out the Navy, Air Force and Army careers among them. Her husband was active duty National Guard at the time of his death. “We’re a military family,� she says. As for her unusual blastfrom-the-past basement, Perry swears with a smile that “I’m not a collector. I just arrange things.� Send story suggestions to news@ shoppernewsnow.com.

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– 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– 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– Historic Fourth & Gill Neighborhood Organization meets 6:30 p.m. each second Monday, Central UMC, 201 Third Ave. Info: Liz Upchurch,

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.

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.

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Carter Pool to maintenance, chemicals and plumbing. The cost of the water through KUB is also a major expense, and the last few years have seen some difficult financial times. “I think one reason why the money isn’t what it used to be is that summers are a lot shorter,â€? said Richard. “There was a longer summer, and more parents didn’t work back then. Now, with both parents working, it’s hard for them to find time to come to the pool. “We’re essentially only open in June and July, when kids are out of school, and we close toward the beginning of August. I also think that Dollywood’s Splash Country maybe hurt us some because it’s only a 15-minute drive to Pigeon Forge.â€? For many decades, the pool relied on prepaid family memberships, but those numbers have dwindled while the number of people who buy tickets at the gate has risen sharply. “We haven’t raised prices much at all since we’ve been taking care of it,â€? he said. “But the price of chemicals and KUB have gone up, and of course the minimum wage for lifeguards has also gone up. It’s just really hard to raise the price with families out here who just can’t afford to pay much more ‌ but we’ve rebounded this year a lot compared to years in the past.â€?

added sheetrock and a ceiling, electrical systems, decorative floor covers, counters and a freestanding fireplace for the sitting area. “My grandparents moved into Fourth & Gill in 1878,� she says. “I was trying to recreate the kind of sitting rooms we had there.� Perry’s husband, Bill, formerly employed by TVA and Oak Ridge’s Y12 plant, died in 1997. They were married

From page 1 Melissa Gibson worked as a lifeguard at Carter Pool in her teens and later returned to be its treasurer.

Richard Gibson spent many summer days as a youth at Carter Pool and now helps run the facility with his wife, Melissa. Photos by J.J. Stambaugh

Several businesses support the pool, too, including Service One, McRae Plumbing, Stormer’s Hardware and Rusty Wallace Honda. Carter Pool’s status as a community meeting place hasn’t changed, with the Boys & Girls Club, Boy Scouts and various other youth groups frequently using the pool, as well as several area churches. Berean Bible Church holds services on the property at least once a year, using the sparkling blue waters as a baptismal pool. The future may hold some real challenges for the pool, however, as rising costs and the need to perform deferred maintenance could eventually cause a cash crisis. “The main building needs a new roof that we can’t cover right now,� he said. “There’s a lot of things we need to do, but there’s just not enough money.� Unexpected obstacles can also pop up from time to

time, he added. For decades, swimmers were delighted to use the pool’s high dive, but the insurance company recently notified the Gibsons that it would no longer be covered. Now, the rungs that once allowed swimmers to reach the high diving board have been removed, and it’s unknown whether the money will ever be available to install one that the insurance company will approve. The Gibsons have no desire to quit in the near future, however, and are optimistic about the pool’s prospects. “We’re doing this for the community and the kids,� said Melissa. Carter Pool is at 9218 Carter Mill Drive. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Info: 865-313-3917, or www.carterpool.org.

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ESPN explains Tennessee schedule Amazing what you can ticeably more difficult in learn from ESPN. October than on either end. This “lopsided� factoid was presented as monumental news, level 8, up there with the discovery of Marvin another planet or the recall of mayonnaise. West Oh my, the schedule might knock the Vols out of a national championOne of the great net- ship. That part is accurate. work’s analytical geniuses, Odds are it will. That’s what known for comprehensive schedules do. research, told us the TenSeptember is Appalanessee football schedule is chian State on a school unbalanced. The descrip- holiday, Virginia Tech in tive word was “lopsided,� the spectacular-to-be Batwhich is close to correct. tle at Bristol, Ohio U. (not The schedule appears more to be confused with Ohio like my physique, bulging in State) and the really big one the middle. against Florida. The Vol challenge is noOctober is when the boys

become men – at Georgia, at Texas A&M, home against Alabama. Even the open date is potentially threatening. If the Vols lose again to the Tide, a hangover is almost sure to follow. If the Vols win, it might take more than a couple of weeks to return to Earth. That sets up a tricky trip to South Carolina. Strange that ESPN and the world are just now noticing that Tennessee Novembers are rigged. For generations, UT teams have generally improved as they went along. November was a dependable time to enhance the season record. For coaches above the borderline, it was time to milk the cash cow, negotiate contract

extensions, gain significant raises and qualify for bowl bonuses. Indeed, there have been several Novembers to remember. Thirty-seven times since the Southeastern Conference was organized, Tennessee has won all its November league games. That was possible because the “Third Saturday� was in October. In November, in times past, there was unbelievable domination of Kentucky and Vanderbilt – 26 in a row over the Wildcats, 22 consecutive against the Commodores. If you want to dig deeper, UK defeated UT four times in 46 years. Vandy won four in 50. This

does skew late-season worksheets. Beginning at the SEC beginning, in 1933, Robert R. Neyland went 31-5 against league foes in November. Bowden Wyatt was only 10-10. For that and other reasons, he was asked to go away. Doug Dickey got off to a slow start but ended up with 12 victories in 19 SEC November games. Bill Battle finished poorly but was 15-5 in his seven Novembers. John Majors’ Vols went 40-12 against conference opponents in November. He had an eight-year run where he didn’t lose late. Phillip Fulmer was the best of the bunch, 41-5.

Northeast survey reveals desires, needs The online survey of business availability in Northeast Knoxville is entering its final week. Your voice is important and we want to hear from you. Please invest five minutes to complete the survey monkey questionnaire – there are just 9 questions – so we will have a decent database to help launch a successful Economic Summit for the northeast quadrant this fall. The Chamber and Leadership Knoxville have said they will join us in that effort. So will the four BPAs active in our area. Sneak Preview: Here is how things are looking based on the first 100 respondents’ opinions we have received. Over 60 percent of you say you shop mainly at the East Towne business district and along the Broadway corridor. Less than 35 percent identify West Town and Turkey Creek as their

is needed out here. Where are the developers and entrepreneurs? Opportunities abound for restaurants and bakeries to higher quality clothing stores, especially for women – you know the majority who really control the purse strings in America – and other retail. More and better restaurants were specifically identified as a need. Personally, I end up braving west traffic occasionally to visit a Bravo Italian or Carrabas or Hard Knox pizza, just to sample some varied flavors. Meanwhile, locals stand in line on the weekends to get into Aubreys, Puleo’s or a nearby steak house. The Habaneros brothers have recently added a second restaurant just to handle the daily flow. Chefs, where are you? Bistro yourself out here. Many of the respondents identified greater health care as a need they would

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main choice. That’s not surprising. We live in the East or Northeast part of the city and would rather shop and support businesses in our own backyard. If our survey could reach folks from the outlying areas in Knox County, as well as Grainger, Union, Campbell and Jefferson counties, not to mention South Knoxville, I bet that north-and-east local business numbers would be even higher. Who needs the traffic and hassles of the west side if you can find what you need out here? Over 65 percent of the survey respondents thus far assert that more retail

like to see fulfilled. That varies from walk-in clinics and women’s-care or childcare centers to a full service hospital. We have been shortchanged ever since St. Mary’s (now Tennova) decided to chase the fatter insurance policies out west. Countless people have identified the old (caring) St. Mary’s as the place where they or their children were born or a loved one had surgery and attentive post-op care. The days of the good Sister hauling in one of Peyton’s passes have waned. Other respondents cite the need for greater care facilities to treat Alzheimer’s or dementia-related illnesses. They say UT services in that regard are backlogged and thus hard to access. Without attempting more than this short survey glimpse right now, I will say that some respon-

dents want to see more pedestrian-friendly roads, a cleaner and better run mall (wake up Simon and your salvage holding company W.P.Glimcher!), as well as more family-run local businesses. Perhaps the Magnolia corridor revamp will jumpstart the effort there. The city engineers need to make upper Broadway easier to traverse by car and on foot, and so on. Meantime, please log on to your computer and take the survey. You can spare five minutes. The internet link is: surveymonkey. com/r/KCMR9X9. You can also reach it from my Facebook page. We’ll close that survey portal next week. Act now. Don’t just sit on your hands. Let’s take charge of our future. Let the Summit begin! Nick Della Volpe is a lawyer who represents District 4 on the Knoxville City Council. Reach him at ndellavolpe@ gmail.com

All the above lost credit for one or more victories over Vanderbilt because the games were in December. As bad as was Derek Dooley’s coaching, his November record against SEC opponents was 8-4. Butch Jones is 8-4. The easy part of the typical Tennessee schedule is not easy. The Vols are often at a psychological disadvantage. Going back to Neyland, Kentucky and Vandy would hide behind their disappointments and wait in ambush, hoping to disrupt or spoil the Orange season. So it remains, forever and ever, amen. Marvin West welcomes reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com

GOSSIP AND LIES ■Steve Hall does not have my endorsement in District 18, even though he apparently sent out a mailer implying that. ■James Corcoran would be my choice if I voted in District 18, which I do not. ■And it speaks to the quality of candidates in that race that the only one I’ve not yet met is James Corcoran. ■Hey, Amy Brace! I met the new principal at Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy last week and she got my attention. Brace looked at her community school volunteers and said, “We don’t want anyone to come here with pity.� ■“Our kids are as smart as any others, and if some started in a hole, then we just have to work harder to pull them up.� ■Susan Espiritu is handing over her staff and students to a hard-nosed leader. And we’re going to have some fun this year!

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Horn or Pelot in District 5? If the 5th District school board runoff had been held last fall, the debate would have started (and pretty much ended) with the question, “James McIntyre: for him or against him?” The controversial former superintendent changed the conversation when he announced in December that he was stepping down from his $228K (plus perks) job. But underlying issues still remain. Both Susan Horn and Buddy Pelot have relatives who have served in public office – state Rep. Jason Zachary is married to Horn’s Susan Horn cousin, and former City Council member Barbara Pelot is Buddy Pelot’s mother – but the candidates say that family ties have little to do with their reasons for running. Horn finished Buddy Pelot first in the three-way March primary with 4,364 votes, or 44.86 percent, narrowly missing the 50 percent plus one needed to avoid a runoff. Pelot got 2,932 votes, or 30.14 percent, nosing out third-place finisher Lori Ann Boudreaux, who had 2,431 votes for 24.99 percent. A longtime PTA stalwart and school volunteer, Horn is doing lots of door knocking and enjoys the support of PACE, the political action committee of the Knox County Education Association, and SPEAK, an organized group of teachers and parents who banded together to oppose corporate education reform and the high-stakes testing that accompanied it. Susan and Brad Horn have two daughters who attended Knox County schools. She said that working in her children’s schools got her interested in running for school board. “I’ve worked alongside teachers on the parents’ side for a long time, and I’ve seen some of the consequences of state reforms – how they’ve changed the overall atmosphere and environment in our schools over the past few years. That’s what led me to want to run.”

Honoring school security officers of the year are: Security Chief Gus Paidousis, school board chair Doug Harris, Officer Frank Humphrey, Officer J. Gibson and interim superintendent Buzz Thomas.

School security officers honored Security Chief Gus Paidousis and interim Superintendent Buzz Thomas recognized two school security officers for outstanding service during the Board of Education meeting last week. Officers Frank Humphrey and J. Gibson were selected as officers of the year from more than 100 officers. Paidousis said 10 recruits are in the middle of a fiveweek training regimen and will graduate at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 28, at Fulton High School. Also, Knox County Board of Education has approved: North: Refinishing the

proposal with ThinkCERCA for student licenses and a professional development package for Mooreland Sandra Heights Elementary School Clark at a cost of $4,000; An agreement with Knox County and the city of Knoxville for a common gym floor at Powell High wall between the Sarah School for $17,196.00 using Simpson Professional Defunds athletics and general velopment Center and the school funds; plans to start old South High School propa blended algebra and math erty, pending law director’s I program at Gibbs, Central final approval; and Fulton high schools; Reinstitution of a lease Fulton High to upgrade agreement with Commuweight room with Lift Life nity Action Committee for Foundation grant not to ex- use of the old Anderson ceed $150,000. Elementary School facility South: A partnership for purpose of a Headstart

pre-school through June 30, 2035. Mooreland Heights Elementary to receive a Focus Schools grant for $59,809 to support gap closure for this Title I focus school. East: An agreement with Pellissippi State Community College for the academic plan of the Career Magnet Academy through August 2017; also amended lease agreement for additional space for CMA; Chilhowee Elementary to receive a Focus Schools Grant for $81,884 to support gap closure for this Title I focus school for 2016-17 school year.

Ex-senator Brock won’t attend GOP convention The East Tennessee Development District, along with the East Tennessee Human Resource Agency, celebrates 50 years at an awards banquet at the Museum of Appalachia in Norris on July 14. This agency has assisted many disadvantaged persons in the mid-east Tennessee area. ■ Former U.S. Sen. Bill Brock, who lives in Annapolis, Md., is a former Republican National Committee chair, but he will not attend the Republican National Convention for the first time in over three decades. His son Oscar Brock was recently elected GOP National Committee member from Tennessee and is an alternate delegate. The senior Brock continues to be active for the GOP at other levels and is hosting a fund raiser for Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan in a few weeks. This writer is a delegate for Marco Rubio to the GOP convention and this week is serving on the platform committee in Cleveland, Ohio. ■ In December 2017, five members of City Council rotate off due to term limits. They are Nick Della Volpe, Brenda Palmer, Nick Pavlis, Duane Grieve and Daniel Brown. People are already starting to look at running for these five seats. One of the most active is Lauren Rider, who lives

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in Old North Knoxville on East Scott Avenue and is eyeing the Della Volpe seat. A few weeks ago, I had lunch with her at Savelli’s on Sutherland and left impressed by her commitment and knowledge as well her dedication to service. Rider, 41, is married to neurologist Dr. Steven Rider, and they have two boys, Hagen, 7, and Finley, 8, who will be in Beaumont Magnet school this fall. She has lived in Knoxville since 2005 and works as the librarian at the Division Street campus of Pellissippi State. She met her husband at Indiana University Medical School, and she got her graduate degree in library science from the same university. She received her undergraduate degree in exercise science from Georgia State. In the 11 years she has lived here, she has been very active as president of Old North Knoxville from 2010 to 2014, as co-chair of the Broadway Corridor Task Force, on the Knoxville Neighborhoods Advisory Council for two terms, member of the Knox County Library Advisory Board and on the Knoxville public

property naming committee. She is a strong historic preservationist and received the 2011 Knox Heritage Ronald Childress Preservationist Award. Her other issues include greenways, infrastructure improvement and sidewalks. ■ The House race in West Knox County for the District 18 seat now held by state Rep. Martin Daniel is becoming more heated as early voting beings this Friday. A debate was held last night between Daniel, James Corcoran, Steve Hall and Bryan Dodson. Hall has sent out two attack pieces on Daniel, and Daniel has responded with mailers reminding voters that Hall, along with then-Sen. Stacey Campfield, tried to sell Lakeshore Park. Daniel accuses Hall of wanting to increase his current state pension by 50 percent through one more term in the House. Hall also draws a city pension from his council service. Hall for four years was almost invisible, but he has started early in attacking Daniel. Daniel is reminding voters why they retired Hall two years ago. Also in the contest is Corcoran, who has impressed many observers with his calm, articulate approach. He is hindered by not having the campaign funds which the others have.

■ Ron Williams, Knoxville landscape artist, died June 24 at 69. While his death was not widely reported, his works represent the Hudson River stylized artist approach. They are in many homes across Knox County as well as our convention center. A talented and vigorous artist, he will be deeply missed. ■ Mayor Rogero deserves compliments for insisting reforms in the KPD moonlighting policy go forward and no retribution occur against the officers who raised the issue. ■ Thanks to poor management decisions by UT athletic director Dave Hart and others, UT has paid out over $4 million to settle lawsuits which they said they would vigorously defend when first filed. That assertion was a myth. It seems no one is being held to account for this. Will Hart simply get another pay raise? UT President Joe DiPietro will appoint a commission to review Title IX compliance. It is imperative this commission be totally objective and include persons free to ask questions. The commission must have staff to do the work. UT personnel must be instructed to cooperate and provide access to all documents. The meetings must be open to the public.

Betty Bean Pelot, an attorney whose given name is Reuben Nisbet Pelot IV, is the son of longtime West Knox dentist Reuben “Nib” Pelot (and Barbara, of course). He and his wife Judith have three daughters who have or currently are attending Knox County schools. Both have been actively involved in the PTA, and he decided to run after hearing that incumbent Karen Carson wasn’t going to seek re-election. He has gotten strong support from the city’s business elite, largely mirroring that of District 2 candidate Grant Standefer, who lost to former teacher Jennifer Owen in the primary. Pelot said the similarity between his contributor list and Standefer’s is because they share a common consultant, Gary Drinnen of Targeted Strategies. When asked how he will turn the March numbers around in the August election, he said his campaign will look for the most efficient ways to get the word out. Drinnen is known for massive amounts of direct mail. Pelot said he’s always had a deep interest in education (UT’s Bob Kronick, founder of Knox County Schools’ community schools movement, urged him to pursue a master’s in education rather than go to law school). “I’m not getting into this because I’ve got an agenda. I’m just pursuing excellence in education for all our kids in Knox County,” he said, echoing a McIntyre theme. “I’m an advocate in my career, and there are no attorneys on the board, so I can add something there, rather than just being another voice on the board.”

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At M Morning i Pointe P i t of Powell’s Lantern Alzheimer’s Community, the residents wanted to do something very special in memory of Pat Summitt. Many residents wore orange, and they planted an orange forget-me-not in the memory garden. Each resident had either met Pat, knew her personally or was a season-ticket holder for the Lady Vols. All were lifelong fans. Her passing has touched them all. Residents at Morning Pointe of Powell: (front) Jane Hodges, Ralph Mertz, Shirley Stansberry, Betty Siebert, Betty Mitchell; (back) Ferd Hall, Terry Kanopka, Earl Hoffmeister, Margaret Herbison, Doris McCurdy, Gene Woods and Earl Wilson celebrate the life of Pat Summitt by wearing orange and planting an orange forget-me-not in the garden. Photo submitted

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Jackson surprises Morning Pointe residents For some time, the residents of Morning Pointe of Powell had enjoyed gathering together to listen to Alan Jackson and sing along. So Lantern program coordinator Lynda Rose decided to write a letter to Jackson, explaining to him how his music has touched the lives of and blessed the residents. Last week, the center received a package from Jackson that brought tears to the eyes of Rose and many others. Residents Betty Sibert and Margaret Herbison were happy and excited to receive the gift Alan Jackson had sent to the group: his CD “Precious Memories, Vol. II,� along with an autographed photo. They immediately gathered their fellow residents to enjoy some refreshments and hear some of Jackson’s finest tunes. Betty Sibert and Margaret Herbison show the gifts sent from country-music star Alan Jackson to the residents of Morning Pointe of Powell Lantern. Photo submitted

Conrad Pierce, singer, pianist and guitarist, performed for residents at Morning Pointe of Powell. Pierce, a Nashville native, plays for seniors throughout the community, performing mainly country tunes and oldies. Pierce has toured for years opening for many acts in Nashville and now enjoys dedicating his time to senior centers. The assisted-living resiMorning Pointe resident Mar- dents loved hearing some of jorie Lawson poses for a pho- their favorites including “Tento with Nashville singer and nessee Waltz� as a tribute to musician Conrad Pierce. Photo Pat Summitt. submitted

SENIOR NOTES

■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: Clear Captions Snack and Learn, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 20. Lunch Bunch: Aubrey’s, noon Monday, July 25; meet at the Center.

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Register for: AARP Driver Safety Program, Wednesday-Thursday, July 20-21; info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822. Facebook class, 10 a.m.noon Thursday, July 21; cost: $15. Galaxy/Android phone or tablet class, 10 a.m.-noon TuesdayWednesday, July 19-20; cost: $25. â– Knox County Senior Services City County Building 400 Main St., Suite 615 215-4044 Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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Bookwalter UMC partners with Smokey’s Closet

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By Carol Z. Shane Mary Mahoney, assistant director of the University of Tennessee’s Center for Career Development and member of Bookwalter United Methodist Church, spends her days helping students prepare for life after graduation. She’s well versed in a variety of channels such as internships and job fairs that can open up opportunities in the working world. A few years ago, she saw a need that wasn’t being addressed. “We’d heard students say they needed clothing,� she says. “Suit jackets, pants, things like that.� Goodlooking business clothing is indeed pricey, and college students generally aren’t known for their bulging wallets. Thus was born Smokey’s Closet, named for the school’s mascot. The first year, says Mahoney, “We had collected quite a good amount. The students started lining up an hour before the time frame. Literally in a couple of hours we had given away all the clothes we’d collected.� The need was even greater than she and her colleagues had anticipated. And there was another problem: storage space.

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University of Tennessee graduate student Bree Shepard helps collect and organize business clothing for Smokey’s Closet, an initiative that provides UT students with quality apparel for job interviews and other career opportunities. Photo submitted “We were in an old dorm,� Mahoney says. “We had lots of extra space.� But when her offices were relocated, that space shrunk considerably, so Mahoney approached her church for help. The folks at Bookwalter UMC were glad to set up a rack in the fellowship hall, and they’ll be collecting clothing through Aug. 7 or possibly later. Items needed include: ■Full suits (coats with

matching pants or skirt) ■Contemporary suit jackets or blazers ■Shirts/blouses appropriate to wear underneath a suit coat ■Dress slacks ■Skirts in darker colors such as black, brown or dark gray ■Ties ■New dress socks and nylons ■Shoes This time around, UT’s Student Government As-

sociation has also stepped in to help. “We want to revitalize the initiative,� says Mahoney. “We’re trying to be there as a resource and to help students out.� To donate gently used, good quality, clean, readyto-wear business clothing to Smokey’s Closet, call the UT Center for Career Development at 865-974-5435 or Bookwalter UMC at 865689-3349. Send story suggestions to news@ shoppernewsnow.com.

Give her a share in the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the city gates. (Proverbs 31: 31) Long years ago when I was in grammar school, I learned that the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament had 31 chapters and that the 31st chapter had 31 verses. So, the teacher explained, since 31 was also the maximum number of days in a month, every person on the planet could claim the verse from that chapter in Proverbs that corresponded with their birthday. I went home that afternoon and looked up Proverbs 31. My birthday is the first day of the month, and so my verse said, by way of introduction, “The words of King Lemuel. An oracle that his mother taught him:� Well, that was pretty disappointing for me! Beginning with the 10th verse, however, the words of King Lemuel are an acrostic poem about the capable wife. It is an ode, really, extolling her virtues, wisdom, industriousness, good business sense, faithfulness to her husband, generosity and happy children. In 1984, when I moved to New Jersey, my new nextdoor neighbor came over to chat. As we exchanged information about ourselves, I told her that I was a musician and what denomination I belonged to, and she immediately told me the church I should visit first. So the next Sunday, we went to the church she had recommended and took our 2-year-old Jordan to the toddlers’ class, where a wise woman said, “You should meet my friend Anne.� I followed her instructions, and the rest is history. Even though John and Anne still live in New Jersey, we are still best friends and visit each other as often as we can. King Lemuel described my Anne to a T!

VBS NOTES â– Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, July 28-31. Times: 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. Sunday during the combined church service. A covered dish lunch will follow the Sunday service at 11:30. Info: 690-1060 or beaver ridgeumc.org. â– Bethany Baptist, 6705 Raccoon Valley Road, 7-9 p.m., July 25-29.

Emmitt (Ethan Turbyfill), Vivian (Isabelle Hannah), Warner (Joseph Coram) and Elle (Hannah Sloas) rehearse a scene set in a Harvard Law School classroom.

Knoxville Children’s Theatre to present ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical Jr.’

Knoxville Children’s Theatre will present “Legally Blonde: The Musical Jr.,� a version of the hit Broadway musical specially adapted for children and families and based on the popular MGM film. Harvard’s beloved blonde takes the stage by glittery pink storm in “Legally Blonde: The Musical Jr.,� which follows Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. The role of Elle is played by KCT veteran Hannah Sloas, and Warner Huntington III is played by Joseph Coram.

“Legally Blonde: The Musical Jr.� will be performed July 15-31 at the Knoxville Children’s Theatre auditorium, 109 E. Churchwell Ave. Performance times are 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 1 and 5 p.m. Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $12 and may be purchased in advance at 865-208-3677 or at knoxvillechildrenstheatre. com. The play is directed by KCT Academy director Dennis E. Perkins. Paul Jones serves as musical director.

Paulette (Abigayle DeBusk) tries to convince Elle (Hannah Sloas) to stay in law school in “Legally Blonde: The Musical Jr.� at the Knoxville Children’s Theatre. Photos by Ruth White

■Glenwood Baptist Church of Powell, 7212 Central Ave Pike. Ages 4 through fifth grade. Kickoff, 6 p.m. Sunday, July 24; free food and games. VBS continues 6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, July 25-27. Theme: “Castaway Island.� Info: 938-2611. ■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.

FAITH NOTES ■First Comforter Church, 5516 Old Tazewell Pike, hosts MAPS (Mothers At Prayer Service) noon each Friday. Info: Edna Hensley, 771-7788. ■Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, 701 Merchant Drive, will host Vol For Life Inky Johnson delivering an inspirational talk followed by a free showing of the movie “Woodlawn,� 6 p.m. Sunday, July 17. Open to the community. Info: 6884343.

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study in Seoul, South Korea, this summer. “I am thrilled about the opportunity to be able to further study the Korean language and learn about the culture firsthand during the six-week summer program in Seoul,� said Ava. “I feel honored to have been selected and am deeply appreciative for the scholarship. I am also grateful to my South Korean host family who has opened their home to me as part of the cultural exchange.� Ava believes that the experience will aid her in com-

pleting her Girl Scout Gold Award project. Her goal is to develop a meaningful program to connect with her community and provide intercultural hospitality, acclimation information and support for newly arrived international teens. “Having the experience of being placed in a totally different culture will give me a greater perspective on what students from other countries face when they arrive here,� she said. She is one of only approximately 600 competitively

selected students from across the United States to receive a scholarship to study Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Persian, Russian or Turkish overseas this year. While in South Korea, Ava will receive formal instruction and informal language practice in an immersion environment. Applications for 201718 NSLI-Y programs are expected to be available at www.nsliforyouth.org in the early fall. Exchange program info: http://exchanges .state.gov.

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SEEK program: making good choices and his circle grew smaller. By Ruth White During the final sessions He lost friends, experienced of the SEEK program, coordi- a failed marriage, was fired nator Bridget Calfee brought from jobs, lost his home and developed in two guest health probspeakers to lems. share with ‘Addiction didn’t A f t e r the students take things away. wanting to the effects “check out of of drugs, alI gave it all away.’ life� through cohol and suicide, he tobacco, as – Chad Gibson entered rewell as the hab. He is impor tance now married, has a home of making good life choices. The two men may be gen- and family and has been soerations apart, but their sto- ber for 33 years. He has often ries are similar. Mike Miller wondered what his life would began drinking alcohol have been like had he not at age 16. He had become become addicted to alcohol, friends with some guys in but he doesn’t dwell. Miller school and wanted to be like uses his experience to share the cool kids. He wanted with teenagers and reminds others to think he was ath- them, “Don’t ever think you letic and brave, but deep aren’t good enough. You are down he didn’t feel like he who you are and you need to accept yourself.� measured up to others. Chad Gibson was saluta“What you think, you become,� he said. “I didn’t torian of the class of 2006 at think I was good enough, Halls High School. He was and this is what led me to class president, was well liked and came from a wonmy addiction.� By age 17 he had alcohol derful family. When his parpoisoning, and a cycle of ents divorced, life changed. failures began. He had been He suffered from low selfarrested several times and esteem, so he threw himself was kicked out of school. As into his schoolwork, always Miller got older, his alcohol striving to prove that he was problems grew with him good enough. Like Miller, he

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Chad Gibson shares his story of addiction and the road to recovery during a session of the SEEK program. Photos by Ruth White

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began hanging with the cool kids and took his first drink of alcohol. “The feelings of insecurity melted away with the first drink,� he said. After graduation from Halls High, Gibson attended the University of Tennessee, and the social anxiety returned. He started to smoke, drank more and eventually tried drugs for what he said was “only one time.� He was accepted into dental school in Memphis, but his troubles didn’t go away. Finding himself broke, sick and desperate, he went to rehab but did things “Chad’s way.� Being kicked out by his

has been tough. He found someone who gave him another chance at employment and now inspires others to get clean. “Addicts are not necessarily bad people,� he said. “They are sick.� He often wonders where he might be if he had never started

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Free dental sealant clinics in July The Knox County Health Department will offer a free dental sealant clinic each Tuesday and Thursday in July at the InterFaith Health Clinic, 315 Gill Ave. KCHD will provide the dental sealants to individuals between the ages of 6

Written by Marc Talbert and Illustrated by Betsy James

CHAPTER ONE: “Gross!� Nick made a face. “How many worms did he eat?� “Sixty-two,� answered his best friend Clay. “In thirty seconds. He didn’t chew. See?� Nick leaned from where he sat on the porch steps to see better. Clay pulled the

parents and sleeping in his car eventually led him back to rehab, where he listened better than the first time and got the help he needed. “Addiction didn’t take things away. I gave it all away,� he told the group. Gibson’s road to recovery

and 21 years old. Individuals do not have to be an InterFaith patient to receive these services, nor will they become an established InterFaith patient after receiving sealants. Appointments are required. Info/appointments: 215-5157.

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The great idea Guinness Book of Records. Nick eyed the book, feeling perturbed. Clay hadn’t let him touch it yet. Clay even showed him the pictures too quickly, as if a look from Nick’s eyes would smudge the pages. Nick wanted to look at it on his own, take his time to see if there was anything besides the gross stuff Clay had been showing him. When he’d asked, Clay had said, “No way! I don’t want your nose-picking hands on my book!� “Here!� Clay said. “Get a load of these fingernails!� Pretending he didn’t care, Nick stole a glance. The man looked as if he were clutching ribbons he’d ripped off some presents. “That’s not gross. That’s weird. How does he sleep?� Clay shrugged and set the book on his thigh. “How does he scratch when he itches? Search me. But neat stuff, huh?� “I don’t know.� Nick eyed the book. It wouldn’t be hard to grab. “Ever want to be in that book?� — as the world’s worst best friend? he added to himself. Or the stingiest? “Sure. Once I did the most humongous burp in the world.� Nick snorted. “And my belly button whistles when I cough.� He slid his hand toward Clay’s leg, pretending to scratch his own kneecap. “No, really! And yesterday I sneezed twelve times in a row. I bet that’s a record.� Clay’s look dared Nick to disagree. Nick couldn’t stand it any longer. He grabbed and ran. “Hey!� Clay screamed. “Give that back!� “Who’s gonna make me?� Nick shouted. “Your grandmother?� Nick ran around the house, aiming for some lilac bushes where he could hide and take his sweet time looking at the book. He didn’t count on his little sister’s red wagon blocking the way. “E-e-e-iii!� he yelled, jumping. It all happened very fast. He shoved the wagon’s cocked handle away as his right leg shot forward. His smile seemed to lift him higher. “Yeah!� he breathed as he started descending. Then he heard a crash. “Ow!� Clay yelled. Nick couldn’t help looking behind him. The book flew from his hand. He lunged for

it and twisted in the air. The grass reared up like a snapped blanket. Nick landed flat on his back, knocking the wind from him. The book lay beyond his hand. He heard an “Ooof!â€? on his other side and turned to see Clay’s feet thumping the ground near his head. Nick tried to sit but couldn’t. He tried to breathe, but his throat felt like a straw collapsed from sucking too hard. Desperate now, and gasping for breath, Nick struggled once more to sit. Clay moaned as he pulled himself onto his hands and knees and wobbled toward the book. With a tremendous grunt, Nick reared up and threw himself toward the book, blocking Clay. Just as Nick was about to snag the book, Clay grabbed one of his feet. He yanked, pulling Nick backwards. Nick tried kicking, but Clay glommed on to his other foot. Nick felt as helpless as a worm on a wet sidewalk. Nick went limp and groaned. “All I want to do is look at it.â€? A wave of anger washed over him. “You’ve been a real creep about this book. And you know what? It’s not so great. It’s just about lot of losers doing lame things. And they’re mostly adults. A-number-one dolts? Get it?â€? “Oh yeah?â€? Clay said. He tightened his grip on Nick’s feet. “Yeah. How about the man who’s tattooed everywhere except between his toes. Gimme a break! Or the woman who paid six million dollars for a wedding dress. Come on! We could write a more interesting book than that!â€? “More interesting than the fattest model in the world?â€? Nick winced, picturing her. “Definitely. Let go and I’ll give you back your stupid book. Cross my heart ‌â€? Clay let go and they both sat up. Nick reached for the book and, holding it as if it were disgusting, handed it to Clay. Clay checked it for damage. Satisfied, he said, “You know what? You’re right. We should write our own book.â€? Nick nodded. “And make all the records in our book belong to us.â€? Clay grinned. “Hey! That’s a great idea!â€? He stood on shaky legs. “What record should we try for first?â€? (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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New theater for Happy Holler

Knoxville’s newest theater/venue space is coming to Happy Holler this fall with Modern Studio. A unique blend of retail, coworking, maker studios and live-performance venue, Modern Studio will provide a stable home for local performing-arts groups as well as support the local maker movement in Knoxville. Partnering with KPAX (Knoxville Performing Arts Exchange), Modern Studio will feature affordable venue space for live performances. “Our unique model allows affordability where other venues are too costly to provide a multi-week run of a play, or even a one-

night performance in some cases,” said co-founder Victor Agreda Jr. KPAX is led by local actor Carolyn Corley. Features of Modern Studio will include: built-in capacity for live-streaming events, an acoustic-friendly space, retail for local makers, donation-based coworking during daytime hours, flexible meeting and production space, and inexpensive performance space showcasing local and regional talent. Modern Studio will be housed at 109 W. Anderson Ave. in the heart of the area of North Knoxville known as Happy Holler. The space

is being renovated by Fox and Fogarty and should open in late September. Modern Studio is currently crowdfunding the interior build-out, including the stage area, studio spaces and other amenities. Information about the crowdfunding can be found at indiegogo.com. Modern Studio is the brainchild of Burke Brewer (burkebrewer.org) and Victor Agreda Jr. (superpixel. us). Brewer is a University of Tennessee graduate and local entrepreneur. Agreda is also a UT graduate and worked as a journalist for AOL for nine years. Info: modernstudio.org

the Rotary guy Tom King, tking535@gmail.com

Rotarians of the Year Richard Bettis. Robin Easter. Ed Engel. Dan Hipsher. All four are Rotarians who are members of four different clubs, and all four have been selected as their respective club’s Rotarian of the Year. Let’s find out why they Richard Bettis Robin Easter Ed Engel Dan Hipsher were honored. Richard Bettis of First Citizens who are selected for the club’s annual Bank is a past president of Bearden Ro- technical scholarships and is a founding tary and has been in the club for nine member of the club. Engel was the first years. The club selected him for the hon- president of the club and members call or because of his leadership and work on him “our Rotarian encyclopedia.” Engel its recent 2016 Game Show Night fun- is a business adviser and owns “Seniors draiser. The club raised approximately Helping Seniors.” Dan Hipsher of Graphic Creations $20,000 for the projects it supports. Bettis also is part of the team that reads to Inc. is past president of the Rotary Club students at Pond Gap Elementary School of Knoxville Breakfast. He was selected because “he has led, sponsored or particiand works at Free Flu Shot Saturday. Robin Easter is a member of the pated in virtually every club activity and Rotary Club of Knoxville. She is the project since becoming a member in 2010.” Among Hipsher’s accomplishments owner and creative director of Robin are: organized and managed the DisEaster Design. Bearden Rotary’s annual award is trict 6780 Golf Tournament from 2014given to a newer club member who, in 2017 and was instrumental in the club his or her personal and professional receiving its first-ever District grant for life, exemplifies the qualities of Rotary’s playground renovation at Blue Grass El“Four Way Test” and embodies the Ro- ementary School in 2014 and its second tary motto of “Service Above Self.” This District grant in 2015 for media equipyear, Easter re-designed the club logo for ment at the same school. He is a graduits Centennial Celebration and designed ate of the District Leadership Academy. the Centennial banners that hung on Hipsher also traveled to Kenya as part of Gay Street and the Henley Street Bridge, a needs assessment team for life-skills training for school-age children. He is among other things. Ed Engel of the Rotary Club of Tur- currently working on the club’s first-ever key Creek Sunset heads the club’s major global grant in partnership with the Rofundraiser, is the organizer and direct tary Club of Farragut to deliver the trainlink to Farragut High School students ing program in Kenya.

News from Office of Register of Deeds

Real estate markets heat up By Sherry Witt On the heels of a very healthy spring, local real estate and lending markets continued on an upward curve in June, producing 1,340 property sales in Knox County – 128 more transfers than in May and 167 more than last June’s number. The total value of land sold also rose as around Witt $304 million worth of real estate was transferred in the county, compared to $268 million in May. Although there were more actual transfers this June than last, the aggregate value of those properties did not reach the level of June 2015, when $345 million worth of land was sold. Mortgage lending saw a significant bump in June as nearly $460 million was loaned against real property in Knox County, well over $100 million ahead of May’s total. Like

real estate sales, however, mortgage markets came up just short of the level recorded last June when local lending reached $483 million. The largest property transfer recorded during June was the sale of multiple parcels in Shady Glen subdivision on Northshore Drive. The lots were purchased by Ball Homes for a total price of $3.834 million. The most notable mortgage transaction was a loan of $28.75 million, financing property along the South Knox riverfront at the corner of Henley Street and Blount Avenue. The second quarter has come to a close, and we have now reached the halfway point of 2016. As of June 30, property transfers are running moderately ahead of the pace set in 2015, with just over 800 more sales being recorded this year than last. On the mortgage side, lending is almost identical to 2015 levels, as $1.942 billion has been borrowed against real estate this year, compared to $1.936 billion during the first half of 2015.

BIZ NOTES ■ Dr. Karthi Namasivayam has joined the Helen Ross McNabb Center as the adult medical director. He will oversee medical practice and policy for all adult psychiatric services at the center. Namasivayam received his Namasivayam Donsbach Hodges Merritt bachelor’s degree in medicine operations officer. She was formerly the vice at Karnataka Medical College president of human resources and branch in India and completed his residency at Unioperations. versity of Pennsylvania. He is board certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry ■ Jeremy Hodges of South Knoxville is chief fiand Neurology. He has lived in and served East nancial officer. He was formerly the Enrichment Tennessee for nearly 10 years. retirement and investment services advisor. ■ Enrichment Federal Credit Union has announced these promotions: ■ Nancy Donsbach of West Knoxville is chief

■ John Merritt of Powell is chief information officer. He was formerly vice president of information technology and facilities.

News from Fleetwood Photo

Great deals on services at Fleetwood Photo & Digital

By Carol Z. Shane Frank Distefano, owner/ operator of Fleetwood Photo & Digital on Bearden Hill in Knoxville, is looking forward to the fourth weekend of July and the special services his business will offer to East Tennessee’s photography enthusiasts. He and his staff will be hosting a crew from Atlanta’s Peachtree Camera for sensor cleaning at a cost of $40, a service which typically runs around $65. “We’ve used them for probably 20 years,” says Distefano of the company. As another service, “People can bring in lenses and have them calibrated to the camera for $10.” Those who are unable to make it to the event are welcome to drop off their cameras ahead of time in order to take advantage of the savings. A buyer from Used Photo Pro will also be on hand. “Interested in selling your gear?” they ask. “We can give you a competitive quote to make sure you get top dollar for your old camera gear. Come see us at Fleetwood Photo.

Representatives from Peachtree Camera in Atlanta will be at Fleetwood Photo & Digital to provide cleaning and calibration services. “We will have a buyer on site to evaluate your equipment, make an offer and you can walk away with cash in hand!” Distefano says that the company is only interested in cameras and lenses, not photographic equipment and accessories. He’s anticipating not only a commercial event, but a social one. “What usually happens is people get in here and get interested in what they’ve got and some trading goes on!” Fleetwood will also be offering one of its usual services – photo restoration – at a reduced rate. Such work can run to x

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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.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 15-31

Computer Workshop: Introducing the Computer, 2-4:15 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Preregistration required. Info/registration: 525-5431. 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. Knoxville Zoomobile, 11 a.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info: 525-5431.

THURSDAY, JULY 14 “Are Your Shrubs Hiding Your House?,â€? 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: “The House of Spiritsâ€? by Isabelle Allende, 1 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552. The Heiskell Seniors monthly luncheon, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., The Community Center, 1708 W. Emory Road. Barbecue lunch and speaker provided by Mynatt Funeral Home. Bring a dessert and a friend. Info: Janice White, 548-0326; “Community Centerâ€? on Facebook. Knoxville Christian Women’s Connection luncheon: “Let Freedom Ring,â€? 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?â€? Cost: $12. Complimentary child care by reservation only. Info/ reservation: 315-8182 or knoxvillechristianwomen@ gmail.com. Living with Diabetes: Putting the Pieces Together, 2-4:30 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Magician Michael Messing, 3 p.m., Norwood Branch Library, 1110 Merchants Drive. Info: 688-2454. Powell Branch Birthday Party, 2-7 p.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Drop in for cake, punch and a walk down memory lane with photos and memories of Powell Branch Library past and present. Info: 947-6210. Wine and Design Class, 6-8 p.m., Seven Springs Winery, 1474 Highway 61, Maynardville. Learn to make a floral centerpiece. Ticket includes wine tasting and wine glass. Info/registration: 745-2902 or winerysevenspringsfarm.com.

“Legally Blonde: The Musical, Jr.,� 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: 208-3677, knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com, zack@ childrenstheatreknoxville.com.

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.

SATURDAY, JULY 16 Burlington Summer Movie Saturdays: “5th Wave,� 1:30 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info: 525-5431. Giant Bubble Day, noon- 1 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. 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. Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee. Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org. Saturday Stories and Songs: Emagene Reagen, 11 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info: 947-6210. Saturday Stories and Songs: Robin Bennett, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Summer blow out party, noon-6 p.m., Seven Springs Winery, 1474 Highway 61, Maynardville. Includes: wood fired pizza from This Is It Pizza; live music by Jubel noon-3 p.m. and The Blond Bones 3-6 p.m. Info: 745-2902 or winerysevenspringsfarm.com. Union County Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon, Wilson Park. Info: 992-8038. Yard sale and bake sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Earth Fare parking lot, 140 N. Forest Park Blvd. All proceeds to benefit the Tennessee Children’s Dance Ensemble. Info: http://tcdedance.org/calendar.

AAA Driver Improvement Course, 5:30-9:30 p.m., AAA Office100 W. Fifth Ave.. Four-hour course helps reduce points for traffic offenders and teaches how to reduce risk while driving. Cost: $30 members/$35 nonmembers. Must preregister. Info/registration: Kate, 862-9254, or Stephanie, 862-9252. Burlington Game Night, 5:30-8 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Light snacks provided. Info: 525-5431. Family Pajama Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552. Knoxville Zoomobile, 3 p.m., Norwood Branch Library, 1110 Merchants Drive. Info: 688-2454. Magician Michael Messing, 2 p.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info: 947-6210. Wine and Canvas, 6-9 p.m., Seven Springs Winery, 1474 Highway 61, Maynardville. Cost: $35. Registration and advanced payment required. Info/registration: 3569179 or winerysevenspringsfarm.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 22 Concert in the Commons: Sally & George, 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. Knoxville Zoomobile, 2 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

SATURDAY, JULY 23

AAA Driver Improvement Course, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., AAA Office, 100 W. Fifth Ave. Eight-hour course helps reduce points for traffic offenders and teaches how to reduce risk while driving. Cost: $40 members/$50 nonmembers. Must preregister. Info/registration: Kate, 862-9254, or Stephanie, 862-9252. Book launch and signing for “Blue Mountain Sky� by local author Cyn Taylor, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Front Porch Restaurant and Primitive Shop, 1509 W Emory 2016 Friends of the Library annual Road. Book available for purchase; name drawn from membership meeting, 6-8 p.m., East Tennessee sales for door prize. History Center, 601 S. Gay St. All members of Friends, Chalk on the Walk, noon, Fountain City Branch as well as interested members of the public, are invited. Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Help decorate the library’s Info: 215-8801. patio. Info: 689-2681. Medic blood drive, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Union County Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Senior Citizens Center, 298 Main St., Maynardville. All donors will receive: free tanning session at Elite Tanning Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee. and Fitness, free T-shirt, and coupons for free Texas Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org. Roadhouse appetizer and free Chick-fil-A sandwich. Saturday Stories and Songs: Brianna Hanson, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Saturday Stories and Songs: Jodie Manross and Pottery for Teenagers, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Laith Keilany, 11 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Emory Road. Info: 947-6210. Highway. Instructor: Katie Cottrell. Ages 13-17. Info/ Senior Ballroom Dance, 7-9 p.m., Halls Senior registration: appalachianarts.net; 494-9854; in person Center, 4405 Crippen Road. Admission: $5. Live music at the Center. provided by the Nigel Boulton Band. Info: 922-0416. Union County Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon, Wilson Park. Info: 992-8038.

MONDAY, JULY 18

TUESDAY, JULY 19

Evening LEGO Club, 6 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. For kids in grades 1-5. Info: 525-5431. Just Add Color: Adult Coloring Club, 5:308 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info: 525-5431.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20

TUESDAY, JULY 26

Computer Workshop: Introducing the Computer, 2-4:15 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville

Einstein Simplified Comedy Improv troop, 8 p.m., Scruffy City Hall, Market Square. Free admission.

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Einstein Simplified Comedy Improv troop, 8 p.m., Scruffy City Hall, Market Square. Free admission. “ ‘LAWN’ is a Four-Letter Word,� 11 a.m.-noon, Cansler Family YMCA, 616 Jessamine St. Presented by master gardener Ron Pearman. Free and open to the public. Info: 637-9622. Magician Michael Messing, 3 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552.

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‘Dealers in rare things and fine jewelry’

John W. Hope (1842-1914). Civil War veteran John Hope reorganized his father’s Gay Street jewelry store in 1868 in partnership with Fred Miller.

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When Col. J.C. Woodward liquidated his extensive real estate development in Lexington, Ky., in 1890 and moved to Knox County, he purchased the Fountain Head Hotel and Resort. He enhanced the park adjoining the hotel and impounded the lake nearby. He also established the Fountain Head Land Co. and

Photos courtesy of the C.M. McClung Historical Collection

Jim Tumblin

advertised residential lots with “easy transportation, pure water, beautiful trees and a pleasant climate� in the local papers. The post office soon renamed the suburb Fountain City to avoid confusion with Fountain Head in Sumner County. Among the first to purchase lots there and build summer homes or to establish permanent residence in the suburb were Col. J.C. Williams, coal magnate; Sol H. George, department store owner; and John W. Hope, prominent Gay Street jeweler. Perhaps the most interesting of these choices of a home site was that of John W. Hope since he was the grandson of famous architect Thomas Hope (1757-1820). An ability to choose building sites seems to have passed down through the generations. Thomas Hope, an English architect and furniture builder who had trained in London, moved to Knox County in 1785. His first local project was Francis Alexander Ramsey’s elegant two-story Georgian-style home at Swan Pond, built of locally quarried marble and completed in 1797. A decade later, Hope built “Trafalgar� for planter John Kain, overlooking the Holston River (1806), and Charles McClung’s Federal-style

Hope Brothers Jewelers (c. 1930). The store and its iconic ornamental clock were downtown landmarks for many years. CMMHC, Thompson Collection, N-3848

“States View� at Ebenezer in West Knox County (1812). Hope also built Dr. Joseph C. Strong’s house, on the corner of State Street and Cumberland Avenue, which was later named “Maison de Sante� (1812). Some attribute the original design of the James Park House on Cumberland Avenue to Hope, and several payments Hope received from Thomas Humes, builder of the Lamar House Hotel, indicate that he may have participated in the hotel’s design. Ramsey House and States View still stand as evidence of Thomas Hope’s architectural expertise, and both are on the National Register of Historic Places. Blount Mansion still displays some of his elegant furniture. John W. Hope’s father, David Large Hope (1799-1869), was born at the Ramsey Plantation in 1799. He married Mary E. Welsh, and they became parents of several

children, including our subject, John William Hope, on Dec. 27, 1842. After attending the common schools, John apprenticed himself to his father, a silversmith. He traveled to Atlanta early in the Civil War (1861-1865) to enlist in the Georgia 1st Regiment of Regulars (CSA) and was stationed at Fort Pulaski until the Battle of Manassas. After that battle, he transferred to Gen. Rogers’ Virginia Cavalry. He was captured at Culpeper Courthouse and imprisoned at notorious Point Lookout, where he served 16 months. Although he was ardent in his support of the Confederacy during the fighting, Hope refused to hold ill will, and after the war he turned his efforts toward rebuilding the South. Hope Jewelers had been founded by his father in 1846, but John Hope and Fred Miller reorganized the business in 1868, and John’s brother, David J. Hope, joined the firm not long after.

The 1882 City Directory lists “Hope and Brother� at 142 Gay St. By 1930, John W. Hope’s two sons, Albert G. (1869-1955) and James D. Hope (1872-1947), had joined the firm. After occupying two other locations on Gay Street, the store moved to 428 S. Gay St. in 1908 and to 613 Market St. during the 1930s and was liquidated in 1959. Hope’s storied 12-foot-tall ornamented cast-iron clock stood on the sidewalk at the Gay Street location and remained there when Kimball’s occupied the building in 1933. When Kimball’s relocated to Kingston Pike in Bearden in 2004, they moved the clock to their new location. Downtown business people missed the iconic landmark so much that several of them, including Wayne Blasius, Ann Marie Tugwell, John Worden and Chuck Morris, organized fundraising that eventually enlisted some 200 contributors, and a handsome cast-aluminum replacement was unveiled in December 2007. But back to John W. Hope for the rest of the story: After he returned from the Civil War, he and Rachel Ebaugh (1846-1920) were married on Dec. 7, 1866, by the Rev. John F. Spence in the First Methodist Church. They became parents of three children: Albert G., James D. and Nora (Mrs. C.G.) Davis. Early in their marriage, the Hopes lived on Fourth Avenue near Lamar Street. They probably moved to their home in Fountain City during the real estate boom

generated by Col. J.C. Woodward in the late 1890s. They bought on fashionable Fountain Avenue, which then as now runs along the western side of Fountain City Lake paralleling Broadway then curves up Black Oak Ridge. At the time, the heartshaped lake with its white board fence, gravel walk and gas lights was the jewel of the neighborhood. Each of the houses on Fountain must have had quite large grounds, as the 1910 U.S. Census lists only four families on the street: John M. and Lelia Tindell, John W. and Rachel Hope, James B. and Margaret Carson and George L. and Anna B. Price. The northern terminal for the Fountain Head Railway (the Dummy Line) was within easy walking distance for those families. From 1890 to 1905 the unique train collected 10,000 fares each day and, in just 30 minutes, carried John Hope and others to their downtown businesses. The railway was replaced by a trolley line that ran on those same standard-gauge tracks after 1905. The idyllic home life of John W. and Rachel Hope ended on Sept. 8, 1914, when John passed away at home after several months of failing health. After services conducted by the Rev. French Wampler at the Fountain City Methodist Church, South, he was buried in Greenwood Cemetery. Dr. Tumblin’s latest book, “Fountain City: Those Who Made a Difference,� is available at the Fountain City Art Center, Pratt’s Country Store and Page’s Fountain City Pharmacy.

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