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BUZZ Sales tax holiday Tennessee’s 12th annual Sales Tax Holiday is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, July 29-31. During the holiday, shoppers can save on items such as tax-free clothing, school and art supplies and computer purchases. This tax-free weekend gives consumers a chance to save money. It also provides an opportunity to shop local and support small businesses. The holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday. During the event, shoppers will not pay state or local sales tax on select clothing with a price of $100 or less per item, school and art supplies with a price of $100 or less per item, and computers with a price of $1,500 or less.

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Coming together for Zaevion Kent Johnson of the Knoxville Civil Service Department, Summer in the City intern Ilyana Armstrong, Zenobia Dobson and Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero admire the mural created in honor of the late Zaevion Dobson.

Retired teachers Knox County Retired Teachers Association will meet with state legislators at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 28, at The Foundry in World’s Fair Park. Info: Jeanette Casteel, president.

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Norris Dam is 80 Gov. Bill Haslam will observe the 80th anniversary of Norris Dam at a 7 p.m. ceremony Thursday, July 28, at the Norris Dam Powerhouse. TVA is throwing a free party from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 29-30, at the dam. It’s free and open to all, but there is no parking at the dam. Park free at the Museum of Appalachia located just east of the I-75 Clinton exit, and ride in an air-conditioned shuttle bus to the dam. Activities include an aquarium exhibit, exploration of a TVA transmission truck and a nature coloring station. On Saturday morning the Knoxville Track Club will sponsor a sanctioned 8.0K race across the dam and back, along with a two-mile fun walk along Songbird Trail. Best of all, Norris Dam will be open for self-guided tours. Musical groups will entertain at locations around the site, and food will be available for purchase from food trucks.

Summer in the City interns teamed up to create this mosaic mural in honor of the late Zaevion Dobson, a Fulton High School football player who died shielding three girls from gunfire. Photos by S. Carey

By Sandra Clark The Development Corporation of Knox County has spared no expense in hiring consultants to design the best-looking, most environmentally sensitive business park in the country. And it put plans for Midway Business Park on display last week for residents to view and question. The plans are detailed online at themidway project.com Here are some highlights: Brent Johnson P.E. of Vaughn & Melton talked about water quality. This was a hot topic since the 380-acre site contains numerous sinkholes and surrounding residents drink well water. Johnson, who spent years as an engineer with the city of Knoxville, said he’s never seen a better-designed project. “We’re not bothering the sinkholes and have left 50

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acres of preserved property.� Walking trails, open to the public and lighted, will be built along paved streets and into the preserved area, which also accommodates storm water runoff. Johnson said it’s not a stream so much as a wet weather conveyance and features a spectacular 20foot tall rock face. When questioned, Johnson said engineers have protected the “open throat� sinkholes and have drilled sunken areas to determine that there are no more active sinkholes. “The water coming from our site will not pollute your wells,� he stated. But he added, “We are designing the big plan. Each business (that buys land in the park) must have its own storm water management plan per Knox County regulations.� English Esway is a young, one-year resident who moved to East Knox County to be

in a rural area. She is a plaintiff in the lawsuit brought by Bob Wolfenbarger and others to block development of the business park. Esway challenged Johnson repeatedly, saying there is no need for a business park at Midway. Todd Napier, president/CEO of The Development Corporation, said whether the park is built was not a topic for last week’s discussion. That decision has been made by local politicians and will be played out in the courts. Meanwhile, the planning goes forward. Napier said negotiations are underway with Rural/Metro to locate a station inside the park (for which TDC would donate a lot), but it won’t happen “on day one.� Daryl Johnson AIA, president of Johnson To page 3

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taken from this world? “The bravery that Zaevion had that one day, we all should use every single day.� The Summer in the City program is targeted at high school and college students who are or will be the first-generation college attendees. This year, 26 interns served in 15 city departments, and some served with KAT or Knox County. “Knoxville is so fortunate to have had

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SHOPPER ONLINE For a fictional account of the impoundment of Norris Lake 80 years ago, read “Long Man� by Amy Greene. For a shorter version, read Bonnie Peters online in this week’s Union County Shopper News.

Knoxville’s Summer in the City interns unveiled the results of their creative teamwork July 21 with a mosaic mural dedicated to the memory of the late Zaevion Dobson, a Fulton High School football player who died shielding two girls from gunfire. Intern Desmond Thompson, a student at Northern Kentucky University, said the mosaic represents unity and bravery. “Never take life for granted,� he said. “Why was one of God’s greatest creations

The Knoxville City Council has voted to apply H-1 historic overlay protection to the Cal Johnson Building, 301 State St., to ensure the preservation of the uniquely historic threestory structure. Mayor Madeline Rogero in December 2015 applied for H-1 protection for the brick warehouse built in 1898 by Cal Johnson, a former slave who became one of Knoxville’s most prominent African-American business and civic leaders in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. “This is one of just a few buildings still standing that reflect the major contributions by African-Americans to the city’s culture and character in the late 1800s and early 1900s,� Rogero said. “It’s a rare treasure deserving to be safeguarded.� An H-1 designation protects a historic structure by requiring review by the Historic Zoning Commission before any permit may be

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owned the only horse-racing track in Knoxville, until the General Assembly outlawed the sport in 1907. Today, Speedway Circle, the site of the track, maintains its original shape in the Burlington neighborhood near Chilhowee Park. From 1883 to 1885, Johnson served on the Knoxville Board of Aldermen. In 1906, he donated a house at the corner of Vine and Patton streets to be used as Knoxville’s first black YMCA building. In 1898, Johnson constructed what is now known as the Cal Johnson Building on State Street in downtown Knoxville. Built in the vernacular commercial style, it’s been used as a clothing factory and as a warehouse. Knoxville has recognized Johnson’s legacy. In 1922, the city established Cal Johnson Park at what is now 507 Hall of Fame Drive; 35 years later, the Cal Johnson Recreation Center was built in the park. Article compiled from city press release.

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If at first you don’t succeed Dail finds vast improvements in CPAP second time around Hard work helped make this country great. Union County Commissioner Stanley Dail believes that with all his heart, and he has a work ethic that dictates selfsufficiency and getting the job done no matter how long it takes. At 67, Dail can look back with pride on a lifetime of hard work. But it’s ironic that he has more energy for work now during his retirement years than he did a decade ago. It’s because he’s getting the right amount of sleep, something he couldn’t say even a few years back. Dail credits the Sleep Center at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. “They do a tremendous job,” Dail says. “Everyone here has been wonderful, from the receptionist to the technicians and the doctor who worked with me.” Tossing, turning and snoring, Dail had been aware he wasn’t sleeping well for a while. But in 2009, when a coworker mentioned that she had been in a traffic accident caused by her drowsy driving,

Dail sat up and took notice. When he told her he’d also had trouble staying awake behind the wheel, she told him to go to the Sleep Center at Fort Sanders Regional. Dail didn’t need to be persuaded further because, already having had two surgeries at Fort Sanders, he was fully aware of the hospital’s reputation. “When I had my knee replacement, that was the best experience I’ve ever had in a hospital,” Dail says. “I would not recommend that anybody go anywhere else. That’s how much I’m sold on it.” After participating in a sleep study at the center, Dail was prescribed a CPAP machine. Unfortunately, that CPAP didn’t work very well for Dail back then. “I hated it,” he says flatly. “I was working two jobs, and it was hard to get home in time to put it on, it was a full face mask, and it was dry.” Dail couldn’t make using the CPAP a regular routine, and ended up turning the equipment back in. The CPAP was no longer a part of his life, but the sleep problems were still there. In 2015, Dail decided it might be worth trying again because, after all, he believes in working hard till you finish what you start, and this predicament clearly wasn’t finished. The quality of his sleep had not changed, and he’d also begun to hear good things from other people about the newer CPAPs. “I have three cousins who are on CPAP, and they do very well Farrukh kh Siddi Siddiqui,i MD MD, M MPH on them,” Dail says. He returned to the Board Certified in Sleep Medicine Sleep Center, and went Clinical Interests: through another sleep

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Stanley Dail in the Fort Sanders Sleep lab, where the solution to his problem started.

study. “The staff here does a tremendous job of working with you,” Dail says as he sits comfortably in one of the sleep study rooms. Several CPAP masks were tried before he bedded down for the night. When he awoke around 12:30 a.m., a technician switched his mask, and he drifted off to sleep within minutes. “The next thing I remember was hearing her talking to me through the intercom saying, ‘Stan, it’s 6:30 – you said you wanted to wake up at 6:30.’” It was the first time in a long time that Dail had slept so peacefully for that many hours. Having been through the process before, Dail knew this meant he would have to get in the habit of using a CPAP machine all over again, but this time it was different because CPAP machines have come a long way. Instead of a full face mask, his new CPAP is compact, it settles just under the nose, and is easy to wear. Modern CPAP machines also include

Sacrificing sleep z z If you try to wind down at night by scrolling through Facebook or catching up on emails, you may be doing yourself more harm than good. The director of Fort Sanders Regional Sleep Disorder Center says the very tools you’re using to wind down could be winding you up, instead. “That blue light is more of an alerting stimulus,” says Thomas Higgins, MD, director Sleep Disorders Center at Fort Sanders Regional. “So it’s a good idea to turn off all your electronic devices 30 minutes to an hour before you go to bed.” Another common barrier to a Thomas Higgins, good night’s sleep is a hard day’s MD work. Participants in a recent study who reported sleeping six hours or less at night usually reported working an average of one to two hours more per day than their counterparts who slept longer. You may be getting more hours of work in when you sacrifice sleep for your job, but Higgins says the quality of your work is probably suffering in the process. “Every part of the body is affected by sleep, including the brain,” Higgins says. “Emotional stability, concen-

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water, so they don’t leave the wearer dry. The dramatic change in the machine made a dramatic difference for Dail. “I use it every night, and I look forward to getting to bed now to get my rest,” Dail says. “I’m alert, I’ve not had drowsy driving in months, and I’m just very pleased.” It’s a far cry from the way he felt about his old CPAP machine. “I don’t hate it at all!” Dail says now. A farmer, a collector of relics and serving his community on the Union County Commission, Dail continues to put his work ethic to the test every day, well rested and always ready to go. “If you have a sleep problem, snoring, drowsy driving – go to the sleep center and get it taken care of,” Dail says. You can learn more about sleep disorders and how the Sleep Center at Fort Sanders Regional can help by visiting fsregional.com/sleepcenter or calling 865-541-1375.

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tration, and alertness are affected and things we learn are processed while we sleep.” Higgins says recent studies have shown that the brain produces chemicals while we’re awake that need to be cleared out during sleep. “If you’re not getting enough sleep, it can actually physically damage the brain,” Higgins says. “People who have sleep apnea and insufficient sleep are more likely to develop Alzheimer ’s disease at an earlier age, depression, high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart problems.” Sleep deprived workers are more likely to overeat, too. Higgins says insufficient sleep over a period of time affects brain chemistry and the hormones that help regulate appetite, so you tend to eat more high carbohydrate, fatty foods. While there’s no magic number of hours every person needs to sleep, Higgins says most adults should try to get 7 to 9 hours of shut eye, and teens should sleep for 8 to 9 hours every night. If you’re getting the recommended amount of sleep most nights but still feel sleepy during the day, you could be suffering from a sleep disorder. Visit fsregional.com/sleepcenter to learn more about sleep disorders and how the center may be able to help you get the rest you need.

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‘I’m a GameChanger’ If you’re distressed at the continuing cycle of bad news, it may help to learn of an area where you can make a real difference.

Carol Z. Shane The YWCA’s one-of-akind domestic violence prevention program, GameChangers, is just that. Funded through a grant from the Office on Violence Against Women, the program teaches boys ages 1114 about domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking, and how they can help prevent violence against women and girls. The program uses a group mentoring structure, with each small group of three to 10 participants led by two adult mentors. Now in its second year and third school semester, the program has already made life-changing inroads. Of the total number of participants in the program so far, 56.5 percent reported having witnessed violence in their homes at some point in their lives. Jessica Fithian, violence prevention project coordinator for YWCA Knoxville, says, “We are changing the game by opening up the conversation for young men to talk with trained mentors about what it looks like to safely inter-

Jessica Fithian, violence prevention project coordinator for YWCA Knoxville, has already seen great results from the GameChangers program. Photo by Shelby Schilling vene when they witness or hear about violence against women and girls.� Results Fithian has seen include lower acceptance of couple violence, improved attitudes toward women, increased level of willingness to be an active bystander and increased level of confidence in one’s ability to prevent violence against women. In addition, she says, 100 percent of participants now know how to intervene safely when they witness violence against women, feel confident in their ability to

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help someone in an abusive relationship, and understand negative gender role stereotypes. Mentors work with the young men in a 17-week, structured, after-school setting. “The first four weeks are about relationship-building between the mentors and the boys,� says Fithian. Then the students learn how to define the terms of domestic violence, and ultimately how to develop skills in safe intervention. They also learn how to build healthy masculinity. Right now the YWCA is

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these young people,� said Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero. “Thank you to all the staff and all the departments who have mentored them. I think we benefit as much as (the interns) do.� Zaevion’s mother, Zenobia Dobson, was also present and thanked the students for their work. Rogero said the mural will be displayed somewhere in the City-County Building in downtown Knoxville. The exact location will be determined through consultation with Zenobia Dobson.

looking for mentors, both individual and group, says Hunter Foster, PR and social media specialist for Designsensory, Inc., the company responsible for the GameChangers video campaign set to launch in August. Because of its firstyear success, the YWCA will be “expanding the program this year to new community partners, but they haven’t solidified that list yet and are interested in bringing on more,� says Foster. So far, community partners such as Big Brothers Big Sisters and Emerald Youth Foundation supply the youth for the program. Other participants may come from middle-school classes where teachers sense a need for the program. “We work with schools and after-school programs that are already in place,� says Fithian. “GameChangers is open to all male middle school students.� Other partners in the effort include 100 Black Men of Greater Knoxville and the Knoxville Area Urban League. If you or your organization would like to become involved as mentors or partners, email Jessica Fithian at gamechangers@ywcaknox.com, call the YWCA at 865-523-6126, or visit ywcagamechangers.com. “I’m a GameChanger,� says a young man in the promotional video. “Real men don’t hurt women.�

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Pretty plans Architecture, has designed building standards. Buildings cannot exceed 45 feet in height; the HVAC must be screened on roofs; loading docks and service entrances should be in the back. Construction must be a mix of materials in muted colors and accessory structures must match the buildings. The flaw is enforcement. TDC’s goal is to sell lots. “Will these requirements be attached to the land like subdivision covenants,� asked a pesky reporter. Answer: It’s up to The Development Corporation. Cliff Brooks, senior associate at CRJA-IBI of Knoxville, calls his task “to green up the site.� While planning for parking, Brooks said owners will be encouraged to pave only 7 percent of their site. The building can be just 35 percent of the lot size and

From page 1 screening is required for loading docks. There will be a 50-foot setback on buildings to the right-of-way, and a 100-foot planted buffer along property lines that adjoin residences. Currently, no fencing is required. Perimeter lighting cannot “trespass outside the park.� Signs will be limited to one per site, no higher than 6-feet tall and internally illuminated. Knox County Commissioner Ed Brantley showed moxy as the meeting got underway. An unidentified man verbally assaulted Napier with references to a lack of backbone and other body parts. Brantley threw him out. “We don’t allow that language in here,� he said. “You leave.� Several opponents of the business park later said they did not know the man.

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Thorn Grove resident Chuck Burkhart (yellow shirt) questions consultants Nathan Hunter and Nathan Kabir while Todd Napier looks on.

Fulton High School football coach Rob Black greets Zenobia Dobson, mother of the late Zaevion Dobson, at the unveiling of a mural created in Zaevion’s honor.

CHS seeks nominations for Wall of Fame CHS Foundation and CHS Alumni Association are seeking nominations for Central High School’s “Wall of Fame.� Deadline for consideration for the next award ceremony is Thursday, Aug. 4. Each year, three or four Central alumni are honored and previous nominations are kept on file for consideration in future years. Send nominations of distinguished alumni, particularly those with noteworthy community service, to courtshea@aol.com, or mail to CHS Foundation, PO Box 18445, Knoxville, TN 37928.

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Telephone operators reunion is family affair panies marked the end of a long line of women with high school diplomas who found good-paying jobs with solid benefits and the prospect of upward mobility. Kitts’ aunt was in information services, and her mother worked in the company lunchroom, and went to the credit union when the lunchroom eventually closed because it couldn’t break even. “The lunchroom had the best food in town,� Kitts said. “When I was little, they kept the lunchroom open seven days a week. They’d put me in this big old high supervisor’s chair, give me a headset and I’d pretend I was an operator. It was a good company to work for. The whole unit would get together for picnics, and

By Betty Bean For decades, every night just before 10, taxicabs started lining up next to the telephone company on West Magnolia Avenue waiting for the operators Ginger Kitts to finish the second leg of the 10 o’clock split shift. Mostly young – and until the early ’70s, all of them female – they piled into the cabs by twos and threes and headed home, courtesy of Ma Bell. “They wanted you fresh out of high school and unmarried,� said Ginger Kitts. “And you had to work those horrible hours. I worked the split to 10 the first five years

Betty Bean and was glad to get it.� Kitts retired with 35 years of service and was one of 60 former telephone operators who got together for lunch at the Communications Workers of America union hall. They caught up on old friends, told stories and laughed a lot. It’s hard to nail down the exact date when local operators served their last customers, but everyone remembers that it was in the early ’80s when information service was transferred to Nashville. Automation and the court-ordered breakup of the Bell operating com-

red phone they talk about? It really exists. We would set up secure phone lines wherever the president went. I got to help install Navy phones that the kids called home on, and one time, I tracked a satellite in Croatia during the war there.� Vicki’s mother Letty Quertermous was the daughter of a Copper Hill telephone man who hired Letty’s grandfather to shoot snakes while they were stringing telephone lines Vicki and Letty Quertermous in southeast Tennessee in 1935. She went to work for we were just like family.� South Central Bell in 1979. Southern Bell in Atlanta in Vicki Quertermous She moved to Georgia and 1952, married and moved to started her career in Ath- worked in accounting and Yuma, Arizona, and worked ens, Tenn., on an old “cord then took a tech job that was for the telephone company there. For the next 22 years board� in 1977. She trans- international in scope. ferred to Corpus Christi a “When the president life was an odyssey that few months later and then moved, I moved his lines,� crisscrossed the country. returned to Tennessee she said. “I moved Bush I and went back to work for and Bush II. You know the To page 7

Questioning UT’s new commission The UT settlement of the Title IX lawsuit for over $2.5 million has risen to $4 million plus the amount of money paid out in legal fees and settlement costs. While this resolves this specific lawsuit, it does not end UT’s problems or lawsuits on these issues over the long term. In fact, one can argue that UT, by settling every single gender and sexual assault lawsuit to date for high figures, has issued a silent notice to litigation-happy attorneys and clients that UT is ripe for the picking as it were. If you sue, they will settle in a generous way. Many may feel now that all one has to do to win $400,000 or more is to sue UT over these issues in Nashville, survive a motion for summary judgment

less? Or does UT privately feel they have a weak case and would lose in court? One promise made by UT President Joseph DiPietro as a result of the Title IX settlement is that he will appoint a Commission with 60 days (from July 6) of nationally recognized experts to review the Title IX issues and make recommendations. This has received little notice or dialogue, but it could be a big deal in several ways and there are numerous unanswered questions. First, will these nationally recognized persons volunteer their services or be paid. If paid, how much and for how long? Second, who will staff this Commission and how many will staff it? Third, what are the qual-

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and dismissal and UT will quickly settle. UT’s first response was a strong denial of allegations followed by a pledge to fight in court. It appears the pledge to fight is only good until a settlement is achieved. This is not the end of these lawsuits as long as there are qualified plaintiffs out there willing to hire a litigious attorney. At what point will UT say “enough is enough� and it will fight it all the way. Are the financial resources to pay these huge costs limit-

ifications to serve on this Commission? Fourth, if someone wished to apply to serve where would their request and rÊsumÊ be filed? Fifth, will the Commission meetings be open to the public? Sixth, how long will this Commission last? Seventh, how many persons will serve? Will any be from Tennessee or all out of state? Eighth, will the composition reflect not only men and women but also minorities such as African Americans and Hispanics? When I posed several of these questions to the systems’ communications office, they simply did not have an answer at this time. However, all of these are

legitimate and necessary questions which must be resolved. With all the additional persons being hired at UTK to deal with these issues, the annual cost of the settlement will exceed $1 million a year in operating costs for a long, long time. This is on top of the $4 million paid out so far. This is a story not ending anytime soon. â– Happy birthday to Mayor Madeline Rogero who turned 64 on July 26 in Philadelphia and House Speaker Beth Harwell who turned 59 on Sunday, July 24. Harwell is mentioned as a possible 2018 candidate for governor, but she faces an active Democratic opponent this November. Rogero is out of the office this week as a Clintonpledged delegate to the Democratic convention in Philadephia.

The Rogero appointment of former City Council member Charlie Thomas (chosen to be on Council after eight ballots to replace former vice mayor Bob Becker) to MPC now means that two Knoxville officials are fluent in two languages. Both Thomas and City Council member Marshall Stair speak English and Spanish. â– Thanks to the intervention of Council member (former vice mayor) Nick Pavlis, there are now signs on Neyland Drive and at Marine Park on Alcoa Highway pointing to the Blount County. Nothing was moving on this from the city greenway office for nine months until Pavlis pushed the issue. Then it happened in two weeks. â– Early voting is modest for the Aug. 4 primary and general election, indicating a low turnout.

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You’re invited to a month’s worth of special events. Seminars & Events – August 2016 Mighty Musical Monday

Addressing Orthopedic Pain

Musicals and operas such as West Side Story, Cats, South Pacific and Phantom of the Opera are everyone’s favorites. Why make a trip to Broadway this summer when you can hear selected pieces from these famous productions right in your hometown? Tennova welcomes vocalist Emily Campen to the stage for the August Mighty Musical Monday concert.

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear about the latest treatments available at Newport Medical Center for joint pain, arthritis, sports injuries and other common orthopedic ailments. Pain is your body’s alarm system and if you are experiencing frequent aches and discomfort, it could mean something is wrong.

Monday, August 1 Doors open at 11:30 a.m.

Monday, August 22 • Noon-1:30 p.m. Newport Medical Center 435 Second Street, Newport Medical Office Bldg. Classroom, 3rd Floor Register by August 18.

Tennessee Theatre 604 South Gay Street, Knoxville Dr. Bill Snyder and Freddie Brabson will also entertain on the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ.

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Concert is free. Sack lunches are available for $5 in the lobby while supplies last, or bring your own.

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Symptoms of osteoarthritis may vary greatly from person to person: inflammation, pain or stiffness in the joint, and warmth or “creaking” are all common complaints. The prognosis of adults with osteoarthritis depends on which joints are affected and whether or not the symptoms impair day-to-day function. Join us for a discussion about arthritis and about ways to preserve your joint function.

If you are ready to shed some pounds, you are not alone. Approximately 45 million Americans embark on diets each year in the quest for a fitter, slimmer body. If you’ve tried everything to lose weight and nothing seems to work, join us for this free seminar to find out if you are a candidate for weight loss surgery.

Monday, August 22 • 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 4 and Thursday, September 1 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 24 • 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Tennova Health & Fitness Center 7540 Dannaher Drive, Powell Conference Room Presenter: Terrie Peltier, R.N. Turkey Creek Medical Center 10820 Parkside Drive, Knoxville Johnson Conference Center Presenter: Mandy Stinnett, R.N.

Turkey Creek Medical Center 10820 Parkside Drive, Knoxville Johnson Conference Center Space is limited. Register by one day before the program.

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Register by one day before the program. Stephen Boyce, M.D., and K. Robert Williams, M.D.

Getting Your House In Order Unexpected, end-of-life situations can happen at any age, so it’s important for all adults to be prepared. Participants will receive a complimentary “House in Order” book that provides one location for medical history, estate and financial information, funeral plans and advance directives.

Thursday, August 11 • 10:00-11:00 a.m. Physicians Regional Medical Center, 900 E. Oak Hill Avenue, Knoxville Emerald Room

Monday, September 12 1:30-2:30 p.m. LaFollette Medical Center 923 East Central Avenue, LaFollette Executive Conference Room

Wednesday, September 14 10:00-11:00 a.m. Newport Medical Center 435 Second Street, Newport Board Room Register by one day before the program.

A Walk Through History The Farragut Folklife Museum is a treasure chest of artifacts and photographs that document the history of the Farragut and Concord communities. Exhibits include artifacts pertaining to the history of local schools, churches, the railroad and several Civil War battles. Tennova Senior Circle members are invited to enjoy a complimentary guided tour.

Thursday, August 11 11:00 a.m. • Museum Tour Farragut Folklife Museum, Farragut Town Hall 11408 Municipal Drive, Farragut

Noon • Brown-bag lunch Farragut Library Greenway, Farragut Senior Circle membership card required. Register by August 9.

Senior Day at the A&I Fair Funnel cakes, the tractor pull, a 95-pound pumpkin and 4-H Club sheep can only mean one thing - the fair is in town! Consider this your down-home invitation to attend a complimentary breakfast with friends. After the meal, you can participate in fun activities, visit exhibits or just relax in the shade on the beautiful fairgrounds in Cocke and Jefferson counties.

Keeping You in Motion Orthopedics is the branch of medicine concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Depending on the diagnosis, orthopedic specialists can use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat traumatic injuries involving bones, degenerative diseases, sports injuries and congenital disorders. Join us for a panel discussion led by experts from Turkey Creek Medical Center and learn about orthopedics from head to toe.

Thursday, August 25 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Turkey Creek Medical Center 10820 Parkside Drive Knoxville Johnson Conference Center Register by August 22.

Michael Howard, M.D.

David J. Mark Hovis, M.D. McNaughton, M.D.

Tennova Center for Orthopedics at Turkey Creek Medical Center Orthopedic patients have unique needs. Whether you are recuperating from joint replacement surgery, recovering from an accident or mending from a sports injury, you’ll heal faster with care provided by dedicated orthopedic specialists. Invite a friend and attend our open house celebration - you’ll have the opportunity to tour the facility and meet our multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, therapists and case managers. Join us as we cut the ribbon on the future of orthopedics!

Thursday, August 25 4:30-6:00 p.m. Turkey Creek Medical Center 10820 Parkside Drive, Knoxville No registration required.

A Real Pain in the Foot Foot pain is very widespread. About 75 percent of adults in the United States have experienced it. One of the most common reasons for foot pain is plantar fasciitis – a stabbing ache across the bottom of the foot and below the heel, particularly with the very first steps in the morning. If these symptoms sound familiar, join us for a presentation by Will Thetford, D.P.M., and learn about the latest treatments available for this type of discomfort.

Wednesday, August 24 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. LaFollette United Methodist Church 808 E. Central Avenue, LaFollette Register by August 22.

William Thetford, D.P.M.

Monday, August 15 • 9:00 a.m.

Tennova Senior Day at the Dixie Stampede

Jefferson County Fair 1503 Universal Road, Jefferson City

See you at Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede in Pigeon Forge for a special luncheon performance. Filled with thrilling horse rides, spectacular special effects, musical productions and a delicious four-course meal, this will definitely be a highlight of your autumn season. And, don’t forget your camera!

Tuesday, August 16 • 9:00 a.m. Cocke County A&I Fair 112 Fairground Circle, Newport These events are free for seniors. No registration required.

Tuesday, September 20 Dixie Stampede, 3849 Parkway, Pigeon Forge Call 800-356-1676 and mention “Senior Day” for information and tickets.

To register, call 865-320-9989 or online at Tennova.com. Independent Members and Members of the Medical Staff at Tennova Healthcare.

6 • JULY 27, 2016 • Shopper news

News from Mission of Hope

Mission of Hope gears

up for the school year

July 29-31, OfficeMax in Turkey By Carol Z. Shane Back-to-school time ap- Creek will be partnering with proaches, and Mission of Hope is MOH in “Mission Pack the Bus!” Who doesn’t love to shop for as busy as ever. The nonprofit Appalachian office supplies? While you’re Relief Ministry based in Knox- there looking for ring binders, ville has been assisting the needs paper and pencils for your own of people in economically dis- children, why not use your tax tressed mountain communities savings to pick up a few extra since 1996. Families in northeast items for MOH? The best part is, Tennessee, southeast Kentucky you can just walk right out into and southwest Virginia receive the parking lot and hand them year-round aid in the form of over. The MOH bus and volunhealth care and hygiene items, teers will be waiting to receive food, furniture, clothing and them. It couldn’t be easier. Kiley Niles, Turkey Creek’s dihelp in home construction and maintenance. Christmas brings rector of marketing who helped toys and other items, and Mis- to coordinate the event, says, “it’s sion of Hope, which partners the first time we’ve had the bus with School Family Resource parked at OfficeMax.” She hopes Centers and small community shoppers will take advantage of ministries, even provides college the chance to do something good News-Sentinel, Sports Radio for those less fortunate. “Back- WNML, Newstalk Radio 98.7scholarships. Right now, MOH is focused on to-school isn’t always fun,” she FM, WBIR-TV Channel 10 and helping kids get a good start on says, “and we like to think of Turkey Creek. Mission of Hope’s 19th annual the school year with its 19th an- things we can do for those who Back to School Event feanual Back to School proturing “Mission Pack the gram. Emmette ThompAll through the year, each and every Bus!” is going on right son, executive director now. To make a donaof the organization, says, week, we are continuing to help tion, visit the website at “As important as Christnumerous mountain ministries with missionofhope.org or mas is, Back to School mail a check to Mission has become one of the food, clothing, health and hygiene of Hope, P.O. Box 51824, most important things Knoxville, TN, 37950. we do all year. It gives products and home supplies. That’s You can also call MOH at every child a brand-new our day-to-day, 52 weeks a year. 865-584-7571. school year start on an “Mission Pack the equal footing.” Over Emmette Thompson, Bus!” happens from 10 12,000 children in 28 ruMission of Hope executive director a.m.-6 p.m., Friday-Sunral counties in Kentucky day, July 29-31, at Officeand Tennessee receive backpacks full of school supplies. struggle. When you have a cool Max, 11012 Parkside Drive in the Turkey Creek shopping center, There are several ways you backpack, you feel good!” Plus, for making a donation, Items needed for “Mission can help. A donation of just $10 will provide a new backpack and you’ll receive a free pizza from Pack the Bus!” are: Preschool and kindergarsupplies to a very deserving stu- Blaze Pizza and a free frozen yodent. Donations of all types to gurt from Menchie’s. It’s a great ten: ■ Sturdy backpacks MOH are always appreciated as opportunity to make a real fam■ Crayons the organization continues to ily event out of your annual back■ Pencils grow and serve more communi- to-school shopping trip. “When we have friends try to ■ Safety scissors ties. “We’ve just kind of bloomed ■ Glue sticks and blossomed,” says Thompson. help us ‘raise the harvest,’ as we First, second and third “We’re adding our 28th school call it, we love it,” says Thompson. “We’d love to stuff the bus.” grades: up in Del Rio.” Sponsors for the event are Of■ Sturdy backpacks Or you can become more di■ Crayons rectly involved in an easy – and ficeMax, Blaze Pizza, Menchie’s ■ Pencils fun – way. On tax-free weekend, Frozen Yogurt, the Knoxville

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Also on the horizon is the Chick-fil-A Knoxville & Mission of Hope’s 13th annual Golf Classic, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 12, at Willow Creek Golf Club. The daylong event begins at 7 a.m. and will consist of both a morning and afternoon round in a fourperson scramble format. Four players compete as a team for the lowest score. Each team member will tee off and the best shot is selected as the location for each member’s next shot. This process is followed for each shot until

the hole is completed. The team records one score and moves to the next hole. Players in a.m. round are limited to first 110 paid golfers; players in p.m. round are limited to 130 paid golfers. Major sponsors include Wintellect, Coleman’s Printing & Awards LLC and Rothchild Event Rentals. Media sponsors include WBIR.com, the Knoxville News-Sentinel, WJRZ Christian talk radio, WIVK FM 107.7, Sports Radio WNML and Newstalk Radio 98.7-FM. These companies have chosen to sponsor in specific ways: ■ Golf shirt/apparel – Fisher Tire ■ Golf carts – Rather & Kittrell ■ Golf balls – Duncan Automotive & Jerry Duncan Ford Lincoln ■ Door prizes – Lincoln Memorial University ■ Holes-in-One – Lenoir City Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Individuals and companies are invited to sponsor in these ways: ■ Putting green – $1,000 (Features your company’s name displayed at practice green and includes two complimentary player entries.) ■ Range sponsor – $1,000 (Features your company’s name displayed at driving range and includes two complimentary player entries.) ■ Scoreboard sponsor – $1,000 (Features your company’s name displayed at scoreboard and includes two complimentary player entries.) ■ Hole sponsor – $500 (Features your company’s name displayed at a designated hole and includes one complimentary player entry.) ■ Tee sponsor – $150 (Features your company’s name displayed at a designated tee box.) ■ Player sponsor – $150 (This is an opportunity to give to the Mission of Hope and make a golfer happy!) ■ Goody bag donor – Donation of items for Golfers Goody Bags. Items (250 of each) such as golf tools, towels, hates, pens, gift certificates, snacks, etc. ■ Player entry – $150 (Includes complimentary lunch, a.m. breakfast or p.m. Lite Bites, green fees, cart, range balls, golf shirt/apparel, golf balls, goody bag, snacks and eligibility for contest prizes. To register for the Chick-fil-A Knoxville & Mission of Hope’s 13th annual Golf Classic, visit missionofhope.org or call 865584-7571. Deadline for entry is Monday, Aug. 1. All proceeds go to benefit MOH’s Back to School Program.

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Key to improvement: Preston Williams Last week I said, as if I knew what I am talking about, that if Tennessee is going to win big football games, take the SEC East title and maybe stick its nose into the national playoff, it must: a. Improve the downfield passing game. b. Find a left offensive tackle to protect the quarterback’s backside. c. Refine receiver techniques and get the right guys on the field. I have decided to leave the choice of linemen to line coach Don Mahoney and offensive coordinator Mike DeBord, who doubles as another line coach. I am aware of some options – Brett Kendrick, Drew Richmond, Ryan Johnson and Marcus Tatum. I do hope the coaches get it right. I will assist with enhancement of the passing attack. It needs help. It is not now good enough. When a very smart quarterback is a better runner than passer, it makes you wonder why. Joshua Dobbs has a decent arm. He is adequate in the short game, quick outs, drop-offs to running backs and dinky little eight-yarders

Marvin West

over the middle when linebackers are lost in traffic. Dobbs would appear considerably better on deep outs and verticals if receivers caught a higher percentage of passes within reach and ran a greater distance with what they catch. Here’s where I can help. Insist that Preston Williams build up endurance. Dispatch him down the field, time after time, until secondary tongues are hanging out. Send Williams long one more time and ask Dobbs to throw it as far as he can. Bingo! Deep passing problem solved. Short game will improve when defensive backs are forced to play honest. Runners will run even better when passing presents a threat and the crowd in the box thins out. Butch Jones will be coach of the year. Preston Williams is one

notch above a secret weapon. He appeared in eight games as a freshman and, get this, had a grand total of seven receptions. I remember when Johnny Mills caught 11 on one Saturday afternoon – and it wasn’t against Western Carolina. A truly great analyst, somewhat better than me, says Williams has as much pure ability as any of the famous Tennessee receivers of the past (no recents available for comparison). He is 6-4 or more, 210 or more, runs very fast and has a somewhat selfish disposition when the ball is in the air. He thinks it is his, and he has the size and strength to make it happen. This seems so simple: Throw it to him. Here is an admission: I have an agenda. Preston Williams is one heck of a colorful story. He committed early to Tennessee and took it upon himself to recruit other Volunteers. Rumor has it that he wore Tennessee colors during an official visit to Auburn. Preston won first place for national signing-day fashion. He appeared on a TV

recruiting show wearing a really impressive all-white suit, orange bow tie, no socks and a felt hat that looked like a Tennessee helmet. Preston was a five-star prep prize, Georgia 6-A player of the year as a junior, state long-jump champ in his spare time. A knee injury shortened his senior season, and he was still rehabbing when he relocated from Hampton, Ga., to downtown Knoxville last summer. Alas, he fell under the NCAA microscope and lost more time while the infamous Clearing House gathered information and studied how in the world he made such dramatic academic improvement from one ACT to another. In the beginning, he did not meet entrance requirements. When he took the test again, he scored too high. The third time was a charm. Go play. That’s what I say, go play, catch passes, run fast and far, help the Vols do something they haven’t done in years, win big. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.

McMillan settles into divorce court Judge Greg McMillan says the law is the law, and “a judge has to find the facts and then apply the law.�

Sandra Clark

The young jurist has settled in at the Fourth Circuit Court, commonly called divorce court. He’s just the third judge in the court’s 50-year history. Judge George S. Child Jr. served two terms, Judge Bill Swann served 40 years and now McMillan has served two years. Chris Rohwer introduced McMillan to the North Knox Rotary Club. Rohwer drew on their friendship through

Habitat for Humanity where he said McMillan is known as “Oops.� The judge agreed. “I’ve had stitches twice and a broken bone.� He volunteers “because it’s recharging spiritually.� Take a look at his caseload through June 2016: divorces filed (without kids) – 300; divorces with kids – 212; orders of protection requested – 928; orders of protection dismissed or renewed – 1,107. “Last year we had 2,055 orders of protection filed; we’re on pace to have 2,200 this year.� McMillan hears divorce cases on Mondays and Tuesdays. On Wednesdays, he hears appeals from Juvenile Court and state-filed cases to terminate parental rights. On Thursdays, he hears

finish in an hour, the case drops to the bottom of the day’s docket. He usually schedules 18-19 cases and has not yet failed to clear his Friday docket. What has he learned on the bench? “People’s capacity to be cruel to one another is infinite.� He added: “It’s a challenging job. I’m physically worn out at the end of the day.� McMillan manages to find time to teach a class in negotiating as an adjunct professor at UT Law School. He is active in sailing with the Concord Yacht Club, and he volunteered with the Boys and Girls Club when his kids were younger. In response to a question, he said the filing fee for a divorce is “slightly over $400.�

government

Tim and Candy Archer

Telephone operators At one point, when her husband was sent to Vietnam, she returned to where she started. “I went back to Copper Hill and got a job on an old ringdown board – that’s where you put the plug in and the operator says ‘hello.’ Same board I played on as a kid. You just picked up the phone, the operator said ‘hello,’ and you’d say, ‘I want a number for that pink house on top of the hill.’ It was a riot.� Candy and Tim Archer are also branches of this telephone family tree. Candy was a UT student who applied for a job as an operator in 1971 with the intention of making money to get an apartment.

By Sandra Clark

By Shannon Carey

Boyd, PetSafe founder and commissioner of the Judge Greg McMillan speaks Te n n e s s e e to the North Knoxville Rotary Department Club at Litton’s. Photo by S. Clark of Economic and orders of protection cases. To Community move the docket, Knox CounDevelopty’s three chancellors and ment, had other Circuit Court judges roRandy Boyd good news tate to sit with him, doubling and bad news for Union the court’s capacity. County during his visit to On Fridays, he hears mothe Chamber of Commerce tions, giving each case one July 22. hour. If the lawyers can’t He said Union County has recently been added to the state’s list of Tier 4 counties, 17 counties that rank lowest in household income and several other facHall started to rise and view over, Marion suggest- tors, not just in Tennessee Daniel pushed him back ed Hall and Daniel leave but nationwide. They’re also into his chair. As fights go, separately. Daniel left the called “distressed counties.� However, Boyd said, it was mild. You can hear room, followed by Dodson, Hallerin yelling, “Whoa, Corcoran and Hall. Marion Union County’s inclusion whoa!� followed them out, saying, on this list opens the county Noted for his calm, al- “I don’t want this to spill up to a variety of resources made available through the most sequetious demeanor, over into the hallway.� Hallerin Hill tried to get the This left Hallerin shak- Rural Economic Developmen to apologize after Mar- ing his head and wondering ment Act. Now, the state inMartin Daniel Steve Hall centive bar for jobs created ion pulled them apart. what had just happened. was heading for the door,� “Is there anything you’d Daniel beat Hall in the is just 10, down from about Hill’s producer, Chris Mar- like to say?� he asked. Republican primary in 20, for businesses opening ion, said later. “But he took You can just see them 2014. The rematch will be in Union County. The act also lets Tier 4 a right,� toward the chair of bristling. Only Dodson and decided by West Knox votcounties apply for $6 milSteve Hall. Corcoran spoke. The inter- ers on Aug. 4.

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Tim, a rare male operator, started in 1976 after a stint in the U.S. Army, 101st Airborne, with the intention of transitioning into another job within the company at the first opportunity. But after he married Candy in 1978, they found the flexible schedules and good benefits suited them, and they never had to take their children to day care. “The best souvenir he got of his job was me. We both enjoyed our home time together,� Candy said. “We’re homebodies and were involved with our children and our parents, and we made a good living. There’s nothing better than that,� Tim said.

Boyd’s clouds have silver linings

Daniel and Hall: They’re two for you! Campaign stress overtook Martin Daniel and Steve Hall last Thursday as the men appeared, along with Bryan Dodson and James Corcoran, on the Hallerin Hilton Hill radio show. You can hear the scuffle on Hill’s podcast. First there’s Hall, shrilly calling Daniel a liar. It’s live radio at its best. Then Daniel pushes back his chair and removes his headphones. “I thought he

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Gal pals Wanda Johnson, Melba Hutcherson and Louise Piske wait for a film on the Prohibition era to start in the auditorium.

Sherrill Hills staff members Sandi “Sassy� Simpson, Peggy “Bitsie� Cummings, Dal “Bugsy Malone� Smith and Cassie “Jazzy� Smith greet guests at the entrance of the Gangster Ball.

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Sherrill Hills’ dining area morphed into a speakeasy July 23 during the facility’s third annual Gangster Ball and Chicago-style dinner. Tickets were in such high demand from folks outside the Sherrill Hills community that people had to be turned away, according to Sandi Simpson, senior living consultant for the resort lifestyle community.

The evening started in the theater with a film on Prohibition, followed by dinner and dancing in the dining area. Ticket holders were encouraged to dress in costume, and they didn’t disappoint. “We know we have other things to do, but this is a day we get to spend playing with our residents,� says facility Barbara Chubb dances with manager Cassie Smith. Info: the evening’s entertainer, www.sherrillhillsretirement. Richard Fabozzi. Photos by S. com. Barrett

SENIOR NOTES â– 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: Field trip: Mighty Musical Monday, 11 a.m. Aug. 1; lunch available $5.

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Offerings include: exercise classes; cross-stitch, card games; dominoes, crochet, quilting, billiards; Senior Meals program, 11 a.m. each Friday. Indoor Community Yard Sale and Craft Sale, 8 a.m. Friday, July 29; tables available for rent, $10; rental proceeds to fund SAIL program.

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Vicki Geist, Transplant Games of America multiple medalist By Carol Z. Shane Powell resident Vicki Geist, whose family owns Cedar Springs Christian Stores, remembers a series of events that changed her life. She was watching the Olympics eight years ago and remarked to her husband, Joe, that “I should have run track or swum when I was younger. I always loved to swim, but never swam competition.� About a week later, she says, “I saw a news piece on the Transplant Games of America. I had never heard of them, but right then I told him, ‘I am going to do that.’� Described on the Transplant Games website as “a multi-sport festival event to help promote the need for organ and tissue donation,� the games have been in existence since 2012. Their purpose is to show the world that transplantation is a treatment that does indeed work. And Geist is proof. Eleven years ago, she received a kidney from Traci Edwards, whom her brother Link knew from his Sunday

school class at Grace Baptist Church. Link was also suffering from kidney failure. He had found two donor matches, but with Geist, “everyone that was tested was rejected because I had a high level of antibodies. I had been told that it would be very hard to find a match. Traci started praying for me and felt like God was telling her that she was supposed to give her kidney to me.� Edwards was tested and found to be a perfect match. “When she heard the news, she was all in,� says Geist. On May 5, 2005, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Edwards gave her kidney to Geist. Link had received his new kidney three weeks before. This past April, he received his second transplant. And their mom, Lois, received a new kidney 22 years ago. All suffer from polycystic kidney disease. When Geist learned about the Transplant Games, “I got online and checked into it and saw that they have them every two

years. I started looking into where I could start swimming. I joined Fort Sanders West and started training. I competed in my first Transplant Games in 2010 in Madison, Wis.� She won two bronze medals and one silver medal in three swimming events, and took home gold for her single track event. After a bout with three shoulder surgeries, she was back in 2016 – this time in Cleveland, Ohio. She swam in three events and sprinted in two, earning two golds in the water and two silvers on land. “I really love going to the games,� says Geist. “We love meeting all the people and hearing their stories. The Transplant Games are not only for recipients, but for donors and donor families. We took a team of about 40 people from East Tennessee. Tennessee Donor Services was our sponsor and coordinator of our team. I would love to see our team double in size for the next games. I think that a lot of transplant patients don’t

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know about the games, so we need to work on getting the word out to them and donor families.� Now a grandmother three times over, she has no plans to stop. “I will continue to go as long as I am able. It really gives me something to work for.� Info: www.transplantgamesofamerica.org Send story suggestions to news@ shoppernewsnow.com.

By Carol Z. Shane

â– The Church of God of Knoxville, 5912 Thorn Grove Pike will hold revival 7 p.m.

â– Dixie Lee Farmers Market, Renaissance|Farragut, 12740 Kingston Pike. Hours: 9 a.m.noon Saturdays through Nov. 5. Info: dixieleefarmers market.com; on Facebook. â– Ebenezer Road Farmers Market, Ebenezer UMC, 1001 Ebenezer Road. Hours: 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays through late November. Info: easttnfarm markets.org; on Facebook. â– Garden Market, New Life UMC, 7921 Millertown Pike. Hours: 4-7 p.m. Second and fourth Mondays through September. Box dinners to go available. Info/vendor applications: 546-5153.

Longtime First United Methodist Church member Bill Tapp points out historical photos and other church memorabilia in the church’s Parish House, built as a private home in 1926. Photo by

Carol Z. Shane

was fascinated by our minister and his wife, Curtis Wagner and Thelma. She was the ‘artiste.’ She would turn the sanctuary into a theater and would do two religious plays a year. The first one I was in, I was five.� The play was “For He Had Great Possessions.� Tapp remembers local celebrities such as WATETV anchors, other media personalities and UT professors taking part in the “spectacular productions.� Tapp met his wife Jeanne in a UT production of “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.� He was the lead; Jeanne was in the chorus. “I met my wife in a chorus line,� laughs Tapp.

through Saturday, July 30, and 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 31. The hosting evangelist will be Charlie Peavey, pastor of the Church of God of St. Augustine, Fla. Info: 522-9520. â– First Comforter Church, 5516 Old Tazewell Pike, hosts MAPS (Mothers At Prayer Service) noon each Friday. Info: Edna Hensley, 771-7788.

“Music has been a theme through our lives.� He’s looking forward to the arrival of FUMC’s new pastor, the Rev. Troy Forrester, formerly associate pastor at FUMC of Oak Ridge. “The exciting thing about Troy coming is that he will be the youngest incoming pastor in my memory.� He welcomes the young leader’s “fresh ideas.� Forrester will preach his first sermon this coming Sunday, and a new chapter will open at FUMC. “It’s more than just Sunday morning,� says Tapp. “It’s people who are active and engaged and doing things together. You know, we’ve gone on mission trips

to Guatemala multiple times, we’ve built Habitat houses, we’re working now over at the Wesley Foundation to remodel the kitchen. It’s those sorts of times that bring people together.� He pauses a moment to reflect. “We’ve lived life spans together.� West End Church of Christ will host a “Pray For Our Nation� prayer breakfast at 7:30 a.m., Saturday, July 30, in the Rowlett Room of the church at 8301 East Walker Springs Lane in Knoxville. Info: www. wecoc.org or 865-6930801.

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VBS NOTES â– Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, July 28-31. Times: 5:30-8 p.m. ThursdayFriday; 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 beaverridgeumc.org.

I have been privileged in my life to see many wondrous sights. I have traveled on five continents (and hope to add a sixth someday). However, there is one sight that captures my imagination and mystifies me like no other: Devil’s Tower in Wyoming. The Indians named it, and I have been unable to find out if they feared it or worshipped it. My guess is both! It certainly commands respect. It stands tall on the horizon (867 feet from base to summit), and 1,267 feet above the Belle Fourche River – visible for miles and miles. Its summit is actually 5,112 feet above sea level. It is flattish on top, weatherworn, I assume. I am told grass grows up there. There are those hardy (or foolhardy) souls who climb its dark gray, absolutely perpendicular sides (the grooves of which swirl gracefully from bottom to top), a project I don’t even want to contemplate! The tower is actually the petrified center of a longextinct volcano. The mountain that surrounded it wore away centuries (probably millennia) ago! What was left behind was this tower: stunning and mysterious and beautiful, another of God’s gifts to us on this Earth. Those of us who choose not to climb it are able to walk around its base. All along the base are enormous chunks of rock that have fallen from its towering sides. I was in awe walking along that trail, marveling at its beauty, turning my back to the tower and seeing the continent stretching out, as far as the eye can see, America, the beautiful!

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FAITH NOTES ■Alice Bell Baptist Church, 3305 Alice Bell Road, Clothes Closet will be open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. Men’s, women’s, children and infants clothes will be available. Everything free. Everyone invited.

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Bill Tapp: member of First United Methodist Church ‘since birth’ If you want to know about the history of Knoxville’s First United Methodist Church, which is 150 years old this year, there’s no better person to ask than Bill Tapp. “I’ve been here since birth,� he says. It started with Bill’s grandparents in the 1900s. “I can close my eyes and still see my grandmother here,� he says. “It was wonderful to come to a place where people knew you before you were.� As a child Tapp lived in Fountain City. On Sunday mornings, “we passed many churches driving to FUMC, but that’s where my grandparents went, so ....� It wasn’t just a matter of family tradition. “We always thought it was important to have deep roots in one place for our children, to have a sense of place, a sense of belonging.� He’s proud of the church’s history. Organized between 1864-1866 by William Brownlow and area ministers in a split with what is now Church Street United Methodist Church, First United Methodist Church – then the Northern Methodist Episcopal Church – was the first anti-slavery church of its kind below the MasonDixon Line. “Good for us!� says Tapp. He remembers when the church had its home at the corner of Clinch and Locust streets downtown. “The building was fan-shaped,� he says, “and the sanctuary was raked [tilted, as in a raked stage.] As a child, I

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■Bethany Baptist, 6705 Raccoon Valley Road, 7-9 p.m., through July 29. ■Halls Christian Church, 4805 Fort Sumter Road, 6:30-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 29-30, and 10:45 a.m.-noon Sunday, July 31. Theme: “Pets Unleashed – Where Jesus Cares ‘FUR’ You.� Info: 922-4210.

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â– Gatlinburg Farmers Market, 849 Glades Road, 8:30 a.m.noon Saturdays through Oct. 8. â– Lakeshore Park Farmers Market, Lakeshore Park across from the Knox Youth sports Building. Hours: 3-6 p.m. Fridays through October; 2-5 p.m. Fridays in November. Info: easttnfarmmarkets.org. â– Market Square Farmers Market, 60 Market Square. Hours: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat-

urdays through Nov. 19. Info: marketsquarefarmers market.org. â– Maryville Farmers Market: Church Avenue. Hours: 9 a.m.-noon, Saturdays through Nov. 17. â– Maryville Farmers Market: First Baptist Maryville, 202 W. Lamar Alexander Parkway. Hours: 3:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through August. â– New Harvest Park Farmers Market, 4700 New Harvest Park Lane. Hours: 3-6 p.m. Thursdays. Info: knoxcounty. org/farmersmarket; on Facebook. â– Oak Ridge Farmers Market, Historic Jackson Square. Hours: 3 p.m.-sellout Wednesdays; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays through late November. Info: easttnfarmmarkets.org.

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Free dental sealant clinics in July The Knox County Health Department (KCHD) will offer a free dental sealant clinic Thursday, July, 28, 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. Jack and Jill Royal Teens of the Knoxville chapter include Julian Kendrick, Jahlil Jefferson, Cameron Malone, Emory Lanier, Darryl Craig Bonner, Arthur Nelson, Juwaan Jefferson and Treston Thomas.

SCHOOL NOTES Elementary school â– Belle Morris Elementary School: Open House, 4-6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5; first through fifth grades only. Info: 594-1277. â– Chilhowee Intermediate School: Meet and Greet, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, Milton Roberts Rec Center, located in Holston Chilhowee Ballpark. Info: 594-1285. â– Spring Hill Elementary School: Meet the Teacher, 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5. Hot dog supper will be available. Info: 594-1365. â– Sunnyview Primary School: Meet and Greet, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday,

Aug. 4, Milton Roberts Rec Center, located in Holston Chilhowee Ballpark. Info: 594-1173.

Middle school â– All Knox County middle schools will hold sixth grade orientation 8:30 a.m.-noon Friday, Aug. 5. Buses will run. Parents are welcome. Call your school for more info.

High school â– All Knox County high schools will hold freshman orientation 8:30 a.m.-noon Friday, Aug. 5. Buses will run. Call your school for more info.

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Jack and Jill teens learn leadership This summer, the Royal Teens of the Knoxville Chapter of Jack and Jill of America Inc. attended the 60th Southern Region Teen Leadership Conference in Atlanta. More than a dozen local teens participated in legislative sessions, educational workshops, oratorical competitions and a community service project building prosthetic hands for amputees in developing countries. Current Knoxville chapter teen president and incoming UT freshman Arthur Nelson was honored at the Senior Gala with 250 other graduating seniors. Teens from 42 Jack and Jill chapters across the country attended the conference. Jack and Jill of America Inc. was founded in 1938. It is a membership organization of mothers with chil-

dren ages 2-19 who are dedicated to nurturing future African-American leaders by strengthening children through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and

civic duty. Since 1966, the Knoxville chapter has supported literacy efforts and provided community service benefitting children in East Tennessee.

Written by Marc Talbert and Illustrated by Betsy James

CHAPTER THREE: STORY SO FAR: Nick and his best friend, Clay, have decided to set a world record by making a ton of money. Then Nick has an idea how to do it. The question struck Nick as they were crossing the street. “Hey!� he said. “Who’s going to get in the book for making the most money? You or me?�

Jack and Jill Royal Teens of the Knoxville chapter include Kai Lanier, Tyra Thomas, Maya Weaver, Sidney Matlock and Jasmine Jefferson. Not pictured is Cameron Carter. Photos submitted In commemoration of the chapter’s 50th anniversary, a Children’s Literacy Gala will be held 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Crown Plaza Hotel. Info: www.jackand jillknoxville.org.

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Bloody jeans and begging

Jazz tugged at his arm again. “Not now!� he said, watching Clay skip ahead and turn to face them, walking backwards. “I just made us twenty bucks,� Clay said. “Well, almost. And I just got a great idea, and you didn’t. Unless you come up with something, it’s gonna be my record.�

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It sounded fair, but Nick didn’t like it. “That was my mom’s twenty dollars,� he argued. Jazz tugged again. To get her to stop, he squeezed her hand tighter. “And I’m the one who’s going without chips and soda. Not you.� Clay spun around and walked just ahead of them. Nick felt a fight coming on. Two fights in less than half an hour. A new world record? Before he could say anything back, Jazz tugged again. Hard. “What!� he exploded. “What do you want?� “I want to tell you something,� she said, and suddenly looked shy. “But it’s a secret.� Nick rolled his eyes but leaned closer. Jazz whispered into his ear, then stood there, trying not to giggle. She had told Nick one of the stupidest jokes he’d ever heard. But the way Jazz told it—like it was the most hilarious thing in the world—made Nick laugh in spite of himself. “What’s so funny?� Clay asked, looking over his shoulder. “Now I’ve got a great idea for making money.� Nick grinned. “So.� But Clay looked a little worried. “So. I think whoever makes the most money with their idea should get all the money for the world record. Deal?� Clay stopped in front of his house. “Deal. What’s your idea?� “Tell me yours first.� Before Clay could say anything, his older sister, Faye, swooped out the front door. “Mom’s with Grandma,� she announced. “When she comes back, tell her I’m at Lucille’s. Got it?� “Yeah, I got it,� Clay said. “And it’s contagious.� The kitchen smelled like leftover breakfast—heavy on the bacon. “OK. Let’s get busy.� Clay held out his hand for the list. “Get a grocery bag, Jazz.� Clay pointed to the pantry. “Why?� she asked. “Do you want to help us or not?� Jazz shrugged but walked to the pantry anyway. Clay looked at Nick. “Sugar’s in the cupboard.� It didn’t take long to finish “shopping.� Nick looked at the full bag. “We’ll need some money for toilet paper,� he said. “No problem,� Clay said. “Want to help me get ready?� “Sure. And you can help me, too. Got some cardboard? I need it to make a sign

for my idea.� “Hey! Me too,� said Clay. “And we’ll need a big pen.� The three of them raced up to Clay’s room. “We can both use the back of this.� Clay pulled some posterboard from his closet. “Got scissors?� Clay nodded, but reached under his bed instead of fetching them. He pulled out a lump of blue cloth. “I was wearing these when I crashed my bike last month.� He shook them out. “Mom wanted to toss them! Can you believe it?� Nick stared. They looked bad — torn and stiff with blood. Clay stepped to a chest of drawers and pulled out a T-shirt. “Jazz. Take this outside and mess it up. You know, dirt and grass and junk.� “Why?� Clay threw up his hands. “Do I have to explain everything?� Jazz jumped high enough to grab the shirt. “Big shot,� she huffed. “But no dog stuff!� Clay called as she ran out the door. “So what’s your idea?� Nick asked. “Write ‘Help Homeless Hungry’ on my half,� Clay answered, handing him a marker. “Three different lines. Make it sloppy.� “You’re going to beg for money?� Was Clay’s idea OK? Nick didn’t want to sound like a baby, but . . . “What do you think? What are you going to do?� Nick got ready for Clay to tell him his idea was stupid. “Sell jokes. Jazz’s joke. It’s so lame it’s funny.� Clay pulled off his pants. “How much?� he asked, kicking a leg into his wounded jeans. “A quarter.� Nick was relieved that Clay wasn’t scoffing. “What if they don’t laugh?� “I’ll give the quarter back.� Clay shrugged. “I’ll make more money. What’s the joke?� Before Nick could answer, the kitchen door slammed. Nick looked at Clay in surprise. Jazz never shut doors. The footsteps approaching the bedroom stairs were too loud to be Jazz’s, anyway. Faye? But they sounded angry. A look of horror crossed Clay’s face. “Mom!� He struggled to pull off the jeans, but his heel caught in a tear. He fell to the floor as the footsteps clumped closer and upward. (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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2016-2017 Knox County Schools Calendar

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- Revision 6/1/2016 -

School 2016

AUGUST

August 1 (Monday) – First Day for Teachers – In-service Day (Building) August 2 (Tuesday) – Administrative Day (Teacher Work Day) August 3 (Wednesday) – Administrative Day (Teacher Work Day) August 4 (Thursday) – In-service Day (PreK-12 System-wide) August 5 (Friday) – In-service Day (1/2 day–School-based); Administrative Day (1/2 day–Teacher Work Day) August 8 (Monday) – First Day for Students (1/2 day for students) School Times

SEPTEMBER September 5 (Monday) – LABOR DAY – Holiday – Schools, Central Office Closed September 7 (Wednesday) – End 4 1/2-weeks Grading Period September 17 (Saturday) – Constitution Day

2017

JANUARY

January 6 (Friday) – In-service Day (1/2 day–School-based); Administrative Day (1/2 day–Teacher Work Day) – (Student Holiday) January 9 (Monday) – First Day for Students January 16 (Monday) – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – HOLIDAY – Schools, Central Office Closed

FEBRUARY February 8 (Wednesday) – End 4 1/2-weeks Grading Period February 20 (Monday) – In-service Day (Building) (Student Holiday)

MARCH March 9 (Thursday) – End First 9-weeks Grading Period (Third 9-weeks Grading Period) March 10 (Friday) – In-service Day (PreK-12 System-wide)(Student Holiday) March 13-17 (Monday-Friday) – SPRING BREAK

APRIL April 14 (Friday) – Good Friday - Holiday April 19 (Wednesday) – End 4 1/2-weeks Grading Period

MAY

OCTOBER October 7 (Friday) – End First 9-weeks Grading Period October 10-14 (Monday-Friday) – FALL BREAK

NOVEMBER

May 23 (Tuesday) – Last Day for Students (1/2 day for students) – End Second 9-weeks Grading Period (Fourth 9-weeks Grading Period) May 24 (Wednesday) – Administrative Day (Teacher Work Day) – Last Day for Teachers

– Calendar Summary –

November 8 (Tuesday) – In-service Day (PreK-12 System-Wide) (Student Holiday) November 16 (Wednesday) – End 4 1/2-weeks Grading Period November 23-25 (Wednesday-Friday) – Thanksgiving Holidays

DECEMBER December 22 (Thursday) – End Second 9-weeks Grading Period (1/2 day for students) December 23 – January 5 (10 days) – WINTER HOLIDAYS

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Instructional Days (excludes days earned through extended hours) Scheduled Administrative Days Unscheduled In-service Days Unscheduled Parent-Teacher Contact Hours (formerly Teacher-Parent Conference Day) Scheduled In-service Days Vacation Days Days Total

Under this calendar, the Knox County Schools may cancel up to ten (10) instructional days due to inclement weather before any makeup days will be required.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 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 28 Auditions for Encore Theatrical Company production of “Rock of Ages,” 6:30 p.m., Walters State Community College, 500 S. Davy Crockett Parkway in Morristown. Looking to cast 10 men and eight women with strong vocal abilities to sing rock music, good comedic timing and ability to move well. Info: etcplays. org or 423-318-8331. Bike classes for children and adults, 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Safety City, 165 S. Concord St. Six one-hour classes available. Info/RSVP: ambassadors@ knoxtrans.org. “Pruning Hydrangea,” 3:15-4:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by Master Gardener Carolyn Kiser. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892. Robotics @ the Library, 5 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. For ages 1215. Free. Info/registration: Nicole Barajas, nbarajas@ knoxlib.org or 525-5431.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 28-31 “Legally Blonde: The Musical, Jr.,” Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Ave. Performances: 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Info: 208-3677, knoxvillechildrenstheatre. com, zack@childrenstheatreknoxville.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 29 Bats & Bones with Dr. Bill Bass and Jim Whidby, 6:30 p.m., Historic Cherokee Caverns, 8524 Oak Ridge Highway. Tickets: $40. For ages 13 and up. Space limited; advance tickets recommended. Info/ tickets: www.cherokeecaverns.com. Corryton Community and Senior Center indoor yard sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 9331 Davis Drive.

Tables available for rent: $10. Info: 688-5882.

p.m., Scruffy City Hall, Market Square. Free admission.

SATURDAY, JULY 30

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 3

Back to School Bash, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bells Campground UMC, 7915 Bells Campground Road. Includes: blowups, free hot dogs and drinks, and more. Everyone welcome. Bats & Bones with Dr. Bill Bass and Jim Whidby, 6:30 p.m., Historic Cherokee Caverns, 8524 Oak Ridge Highway. Tickets: $40. For ages 13 and up. Space limited; advance tickets recommended. Info/tickets: www.cherokeecaverns.com. 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. Make a Reflective Mobile, noon-1 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 6892681. Saturday LEGO Club, 3 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. For kids in grades 1-5. Info: 922-2552. Saturday Stories and Songs: Georgi Schmitt, 11 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info: 947-6210. Saturday Stories and Songs: Jodie Manross and Laith Keilany, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Union County Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon, Wilson Park. Info: 992-8038.

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.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 30-31 “Xterra Panther Creek” new trail run, 8 a.m., at Panther Creek State Park, 2010 Panther Creek Park Road, Morristown. Hosted by Dirty Bird Events. Half marathon and 4.2 mile trail races, Saturday; triathlon, Sunday. Info: Ryan Roma, 356-6984 or ryan@dirtybirdevents.com; Ani Roma, 356-6908 or ani@dirtybirdevents.com; Timothy Bird, 405-5860 or tim@dirtybirdevents.com.

MONDAY, AUG. 1 Deadline for students to provide evidence of community service requirement needed to remain TN Promise eligible. Deadline applies to both the Class of 2016 as well as Class of 2015 students who will return for their college sophomore year. Electronic submission of proof of hours: tnachieves.org. Info: Krissy DeAlejandro, 621-9223 or krissy@tnachieves.org.

FRIDAY, AUG. 5 Exhibit opening: “Connections” by Renee Suich, 5-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, Broadway Studios And Gallery, 1127 N. Broadway. Exhibit on display through Saturday, Aug. 27. Info: 556-8676, BroadwayStudiosAndGallery@ gmail.com.

SATURDAY, AUG. 6 Beekeeping workshop, 11 a.m., Marble Springs State Historic Site, 1220 W. Governor John Sevier Highway. Cost: $20. Info/registration: 573-5508 or marblesprings.net. 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. Tour the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Sam Venable, 9:30 a.m., GSM Heritage Center, Townsend. Cost: $60. Advance reservations required. Info/reservations: 448-8838. 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. Welcome home barbecue and picnic for Gulf War veterans (1990-2016) and their families, 10 a.m.2 p.m., The Cove at Concord Park, 11808 Northshore Drive. Hosted by Vietnam Veterans of America, Bill Robinson Chapter 1078. Free food and drink. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Info/registration: vva1078.org.

TUESDAY, AUG. 9 Einstein Simplified Comedy Improv troop, 8 p.m., Scruffy City Hall, Market Square. Free admission.

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Danse Et Plus presents End Of Summer Library Club Dance Party, 3 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552. Einstein Simplified Comedy Improv troop, 8

“Grow a Rainbow: How to Cultivate Irises in East TN,” 3:15-4:15 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Free presentation by master gardener Christine Jessel. Info: 329-8892.

2nd annual Travis Wegener Memorial Car Show

The legacy of ‘leading by example’ By Stacy Reed Levy Travis Donald Wegener “led by example,” that’s the legacy he left to the world! He was a son, brother, nephew, grandson and became an uncle right before he died. The world was such a better place with him in it! Sadly, his life was taken on Friday, Aug. 15, 2014. He died trying to protect somebody else, always putting other people’s needs ahead of his own. Travis was always smiling; his smile was so bright, infectious and contagious! He was always caring, always kind, always thinking of others, always helping others. He worked hard and loved his church, Sharon Baptist. So how do we move on after a tragedy like this? I’m not sure we really can, or are even supposed to move on, how can we? What are we supposed to learn from this? Because he left a huge legacy and we must “pay it forward.” We should learn from the examples that Travis set. In the Bible, Colossians 3:12, Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness and patience. So if each of us in some small way

Open to all makes & models Saturday, Aug. 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food City, 7350 Clinton Highway in Powell (corner of Powell Drive and Clinton Highway) Lunch will be served by Food City with all proceeds going toward the Travis Donald Wegener Fund to Enhance Powell.

can adopt just one of his great character traits then maybe, just maybe, we can make a difference. We must be kinder, more humble, more caring. That’s what we are commanded to do, right? Well that’s what Travis did everyday! Everybody who knew Travis loved TraWegener vis! His kindness was abundant! Galatians 6:10, so then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. Luke 6:31, And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. He was in fact “humble and kind.” He was a landscaper by trade but what made him “shine bright” was his Godly sweet soul. He was so busy but always had time to help and sit with the widow “Father of the fatherless and protector of the widows is God in his holy habitation.” Psalm 68:5. Travis always helped with the children’s church, Sunday Schools when needed and was behind the scenes seeking absolutely no attention. “Start children off on the way they should go,

and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6. Travis loved his Powell community and because Powell loved Travis so much, Powell Business and Professional Association has established a fund in his name that will “Enhance Powell.” There’s an annual car show, too. This year it’s on Saturday, Aug. 13, at Food City in Powell. How appropriate, because one of his favorite things was driving his Mustang! There’s even a disc golf course dedicated to Travis at Powell Station Park. Why am I writing this almost two years after Travis passed away you might ask? I started this letter right after he died but I couldn’t finish it, not until now. But I felt compelled to finish it because I truly believe that it’s important for people to know that there are good, sweet, Godly souls out there waiting and wanting to help you, hug you or just give a word of encouragement. In today’s time, it’s hard to find that sweet Godly sou l, but

they’re out there. “The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart, and the devout are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil.” Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death. Isaiah 57:1-2. I should close by letting you know that Travis will have a niece born on his birthday! His sister didn’t ask for that date, the doctor set it. Coincidence? I don’t think so … Travis is in heaven still thinking of others and taking care of his little sister. Happy birthday, Travis, and a very happy birthday to the new little one born on your special birthday! However, I have a feeling that you two have already met up there in heaven! Stacy Reed Levy grew up in Powell, the daughter of Jim and Dot Reed. She now is a television producer for Scripps Networks Interactive in Knoxville.

While you’re in Powell, stop by Powell Station Park to play the Travis Donald Wegener Memorial Disc Golf Course, paid for in part from proceeds of last year’s car show. Funds raised this year will go toward development of the Collier Preserve, an 11-acre natural park adjacent to Powell Branch Library.

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News from Emerald Youth Foundation of Knoxville

A Message from Steve Diggs Emerald Youth President and CEO This summer has been a tremendous one at Emerald Youth, and our successful engagement with children across the city is due in large part to the young adults serving as urban youth workers through the federal service proSteve Diggs gram, AmeriCorps. One such person is Thomas Davis. Thomas, a Fulton High School graduate who is entering his senior year at Johnson University, is serving with us this summer at Western Heights Baptist Center. He leads valuable learning activities, helps neighborhood kids make healthy lifestyle choices and works to build thriving relationships with the youth. Like many of our volunteers and youth workers throughout the years, Thomas is a product of the neighborhood in which he’s serving, so he is able to uniquely connect with the kids. As a matter of fact, he was involved in Western Heights Baptist Center as a youth, so he understands the challenges today’s kids face and how, through God’s work in their lives, they can mature into young men and women who will one day give back to their community. Here’s what else is neat about Thomas’ role with us this summer: he’s been interning with Emerald’s communications department as part of his journalism major at Johnson University, so we’ve asked him to write a couple of stories for us this month. One is about his personal experience working with kids at Western Heights Baptist Center and the other is a wrap-up of the exciting Knoxville Force soccer season. I hope you enjoy reading both. It is a real joy to be in ministry with young adults like Thomas who care deeply for their city and are helping raise up children as the next generation of leaders in our urban neighborhoods. This work is only possible because of the generous support by so many throughout Knoxville. Thank you!

Making a

difference in Western Heights

By Thomas Davis Growing up as an inner-city kid in Western Heights, summer was a time for me to get away from school and hang out with friends, and a main location of stability for this was the Western Heights Baptist Center. Now as an urban youth worker through the AmeriThomas Davis Corps program, I have the privilege of serving in the JustLead Ministry at Western Heights Baptist Center and experiencing first-hand the difference summer makes for the kids. Many of them come from impoverished areas and are being raised in single-parent households. While we seek to have fun with the children daily, a main priority is to help them grow in their education. Many of the kids attending JustLead are either one or two reading levels behind their grade, so it is a goal to read every day. Throughout the summer, I’ve seen positive change in the kids from a behavior, education and faith perspective. At first, a child has to develop a trust that you have their best interest in mind. After trust is gained, the relationship is able to flourish into a mutual respect. I noticed children being responsible for themselves and their peers. This maturity comes from them understanding what an adult expects from

Kids enjoy the playground at Western Heights Baptist Center.

them and it carries over throughout the program. Under the guidance of Shannon Washam and Natalie Reyes, our program is able to show kids a different perspective of community. We routinely do Bible study, recreation, arts and crafts, and fun field trips to help our kids grow. Inner-

The Knoxville Force women were Southeast Conference Champions in the Women’s Premier Soccer League.

Kids become Royal Explorers Thanks to Johnson University’s Urban Alliance initiative, more than 30 Emerald Youth middle schoolers attended Royal Explorers Science Camp this summer. Over the course of two weeks, youth visited Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Ijams Nature Center and the Knoxville Utilities Board, just to name a few. The camp helps students develop a passion for and knowledge of science. Emerald Youth kids enjoyed a tour of KUB during Royal Explorers Science Camp.

city programs like JustLead at Western Heights Baptist Center are a reason young people like me are able to flourish in society instead of becoming a horrible statistic. The love and care from Christian leaders gives kids an equal opportunity to make something of themselves in this world instead of following a path of evil.

Another Force season in the books

By Thomas Tho hom mas Davis ma Davi Da vis is

The Knoxvill Knoxville le Fo Forc Force rcee so socc soccer ccer er sseaeaea son for the men and women was a flurry of ups and downs. Coming off an undefeated 2015 season, the women only collected two wins in the regular season this year. Arguably, those wins came at the most important time — right before postseason play began — propelling the women into the playoffs and winning the Southeast Conference Championship in the Women’s Premier Soccer League. After not winning a single game last year, the men won five games this summer, including two at home against Nashville and Birmingham. The turnaround can be credited in part to great fan participation and support, like that of fan group Scruffy City Syndicate, which at-

ttended te end ded d eeach ach ac h game game gam ga me cheering cheering on the t and team te am a nd d making mak akiing ing lots lo of noise. The environment and fan participation at Sansom Sports Complex, even on rainy game days, was a thrilling experience. The first home game this season introduced a record crowd of more than 400 fans. For each game the energy throughout the complex remained enthusiastic and jubilant. At half time, kids were invited to play a game at center field, bringing laughter and joy to those in attendance. All season long, the support of Force fans and highly competitive games left the image of the 2016 season as a progressive step to the future. As the season concluded, the growth of the Force and support of the fans began a new age of Knoxville Force soccer.

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