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The Paychecks for Patriots hiring event will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, 701 Merchant Drive. Each participating employer has been vetted to ensure they have available full-time jobs for veterans. Veteran job seekers can register before the event by going to Jobs4TN.gov, or they can do so at the door on the day of the event. Info: tn.gov/ workforce/article/paychecksfor-patriots.
Burlington revival Knox Heritage invites interested residents and business owners to attend its Historic East Knoxville/Park City/Burlington Neighborhoods meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, at the Burlington Branch Library, 4617 Asheville Highway. Knox Heritage seeks to assist with dialogue and action planning for preserving and improving neighborhoods in East Knoxville. The meeting will focus on the Burlington Commercial District National Register nomination, gathering information and stories on the people and businesses in Burlington from 1915 until 1970, and collecting oral histories and photos from the area. Current and former business owners and residents are encouraged to attend. Complimentary dinner will be provided. RSVP to Hollie Cook at hcook@knoxheritage.org
Angela King and her children Hanna, Jalyn and Weston raise their own vegetables and fruit, as well as chickens, ducks and rabbits.
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Rocco the rabbit is a big favorite. Here, Weston and Jalyn King have taken him out of his hutch for some exercise.
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Stop School Pushout A “Stop School Pushout” open house is set for 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 1807 Dandridge Ave. Organizers want to stop the school-to-prison pipeline. The Discipline Disparities Task Force recommendations will be discussed, along with positive behavior interventions and supports.
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surface and down the steps, there are pots full of vegetables, most planted and tended by the kids. It all started about eight years ago. Angela, who grew up in Halls, had been working for the DIY and HGTV networks as a writer but was laid off in a restructuring. She began to imagine following her dreams of a life on the land. Around the same time, she reconnected with a childhood friend she’d met at camp – Jason King, originally from Joplin, Mo. When the couple got serious, he moved to Knoxville. To page 3
Mobile Career Fair open to all
The East Tennessee Mobile Career Coach will be at North Ridge Crossing (formerly Christenberry Heights), 712 Breda Drive, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14. Food trucks will be on site during the event. The jobs initiative is co-sponsored by Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation and the city’s Save Our Sons initiative. “One of the things Save Our Sons is focusing on is job creation and partnering with Avice Reid organizations to provide resources focused on hiring,” said Avice Reid, senior director create a venue
of community relations. “Addressing opportunity gaps and working to reduce crime among young men of color begins with jobs.” Career Coaches are mobile centers with services similar to those found in a Tennessee American Job Center. Vehicles provide a mobile computer lab with internet access, for workshops and serve as a
recruitment center for companies seeking to match needs with prospective employees. “I encourage anyone looking for a job to attend,” Reid said. “Career specialists will be available to provide assistance to job seekers – everything from tips for successful job searches to preparing resumes to help with interviewing. The specialists also can provide information about training and education opportunities. These tools are extremely valuable as job seekers market themselves to potential employers.”
Habitat salutes ‘the original hopebuilder’ By Sandra Clark Bob and Helen Temple were honored Oct. 7, as some 200 people gathered for Knoxville Habitat for Humanity’s HopeBuilders Breakfast, held at Central Baptist Bearden. Attendees were guests of Habitat supporters and volunteers. The event raised $90,000, which, when matched with volunteer labor, will build two Houses of Hope through Habitat. Bob Temple was an early and prolific homebuilder in Halls, building in Murphy Hills and Woodvale subdivisions before developing Temple Acres just north of the business district. Bob was a
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and co-chaired (with husband Bill) the committee for 100 Homes of Hope meeting their goal for 100 new homes to be built in three years. She often works on houses, too, saying she loves the smell of fresh-cut lumber. Friday’s event was presented by Holston Gases, and guest speakers included company owners Bill and Ginger Baxter. “The Habitat mission parallels Dad’s own passion – of building affordable houses that families turned into homes – and Bob continued to build homes with Habitat for more than 20 years,” she said. Rick and Robin Burris built
their Knoxville Habitat home with Temple’s help in 1994 and raised their five children there. “Because of Bob (Temple) and Habitat, we achieved homeownership and I got a nursing degree,” said Rick Burris. “That absolutely changed our lives, and now all of our children have graduated high school and are furthering their education.” At the event, Bill Baxter announced that the Temple-Baxter family would match all donations raised, which makes up half of the grand total. To page 3
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The first thing you notice about Angela King’s children is how selfpossessed and personable they are. They seem comfortable and confident in their skin, not standoffish or reluctant to speak to people of all different ages. Each one has hobbies and interests. And each one already possesses a great knowledge of the natural world. “That’s spinach,” says seven-yearold Weston, pointing to a plant growing in a pot on the back deck. “And this is lettuce.” Jalyn, 6, chimes in, “These are carrots. I planted them.” On the railing, on the bench, the deck
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Cancer survivor: ‘Life goes on’ An attitude of gratitude helps Knoxville man overcome a devastating cancer diagnosis On Nov. 13, 2016, Michael Holtz, 47, will stand before an enthusiastic crowd of runners and walkers as co-chair of the Subway Race against Cancer. He’s been part of this race for more than a decade, but it means much more to him now than it did the first time he laced up his running shoes and pinned on a bib number. Since then, Holtz has experienced cancer on a very personal level, and his story is framed with irony. He was diagnosed with Stage 3b rectal cancer during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in 2012, five days after his birthday, while he was an employee of the American Cancer Society. “I’m not going to wallow in self-pity,” says Holtz, who has a permanent colostomy. “That’s just not who I am.” With the fifth anniversary of his cancer diagnosis coming in spring 2017, he’s looking to the future, and starting to make some celebratory plans. “I’m not sure what I’m doing, yet, but I’ve got a couple of things in mind.” Those five years have included 11 months during which Holtz underwent surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, he authored a book titled, “It’s Not Harder than Cancer,” he completed a marathon, conquered obstacle course-style Spartan races, and participated in the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C., lobbying for cancer patients and their families. Holtz gives part of the credit for his quality of life today to Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. First there was the surgery, performed by Greg Midis, MD, to remove a
Holtz dresses the part as he puts the miles behind him on the course of the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon. life-threatening, three-inch adenocarcinoma from the wall of Holtz’ rectum. Then, because he chose to have the surgery at Fort Sanders Regional, he had a specialized kind of nursing assistance that cancer patients don’t always have access to at other hospitals. Ostomy nurses at Fort Sanders Regional are trained and certified specifically in the care of the openings in the body created
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Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, a member of Covenant Health, has been named to the 2016 list of “100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs” by Becker’s Hospital Review. The list includes hospitals and health system leading the nation in cancer care. “Hospitals included on this list offer patients comprehensive cancer care involving teams of specialists, participation in clinical trials and personalized treatment programs. Many organizations on this list are driving forces in the fight to end cancer as we know it,” according to Becker’s. Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center offers comprehensive cancer care, including inpatient services at the downtown
by procedures like colostomy, ileostomy or gastrostomy. Holtz says the nurses worked with him on three of the five days he was a patient at Fort Sanders Regional. “Not every hospital has ostomy nurses,” Holtz says. “Patients are often left on their own to figure out what to do.” On the first day the ostomy nurses administered all the care, showing him how to use and clean the appliance. The second day, they encouraged Holtz to take part in the process. The third day, they supervised as he took on the responsibility by himself. “Everything was very positive,” Holtz says. “They knew I was very active and they told me I didn’t have to change that because of my colostomy bag, which was wonderful to hear.” In fact, Holtz says the nurses very specifically told him not to just “go home and sit on the couch,” so he didn’t. Holtz says encouragement and compassion came from all the nurses and medical staff at Fort Sanders Regional, then at Thompson Cancer Survival Center. His family benefited from it almost as much as he did. Another factor in Michael Holtz’s success story is having an attitude of gratitude. From the day of the diagnosis, he and his wife, Sarah, made a pact that they would be Michael Holtz (left) presents a cake to surgeon Greg Midis, MD, on the third anniversary of the cancer diagnosis.
Knoxville medical center and advanced technology such as Fort Sanders Regional Gamma Knife Center at the adjacent campus of Thompson Cancer Survival Center. Thompson Cancer Survival Center offers medical and radiation oncology, chemotherapy, clinical trials and innovations in specialized cancer treatments at locations throughout East Tennessee. “Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is pleased to receive this recognition from Becker’s,” said Keith Altshuler, president and chief administrative officer of the medical center. “Our physicians and staff work very hard to provide excellent care and supportive resources for patients and families facing cancer.”
positive and seek to be around others who could help them keep the right attitude. “At my church, I’ve sort of become known as the Gratitude Whisperer,” Holtz jokes. He has social media pages devoted to being thankful, he’s preached and taught lessons on gratitude, and an entire chapter of his book focuses on having a grateful perspective. “I wrote the book because I wanted to share with people what I learned during my experience – what it takes mentally to get through a serious illness like rectal cancer,” Holtz says. “The most important lesson I learned during my cancer journey was about being grateful and the value of staying grateful and finding reasons to be grateful, because there’s always something to be grateful for.” Holtz is thankful for many things, and says the cancer journey has strengthened his marriage, his faith in God, and his appreciation of the people in his life. “I will never say that cancer is a gift,” Holtz says, “but it certainly has brought a lot of good into my life.” His message for cancer patients today is, “life goes on.” Holtz says life must be embraced, because it can turn so quickly. “We’re not guaranteed tomorrow, so live every day to the fullest,” he says. “That’s not just a platitude, it’s true.” Holtz says it’s important to live each day like it’s the only one you have, don’t stress over the small problems in life, and if you have a cancer diagnosis, tell someone – don’t try to go it alone. For information about cancer services at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, visit www.fsregional.com. You can join Holtz on his mission of gratitude by searching “GratitudeKnox” on Facebook or Instagram.
Join us in the 2016 Race Against Cancer! SUBWAY® Race Against Cancer registration now open Registration is now open for the 2016 SUBWAY Race Against Cancer. Sign up now to walk or run with on Sunday, Nov. 13 at World’s Fair Park. Gather friends and family to form a team in this year’s race and participate in honor or memory of those in your life who have battled cancer. The Race Against Cancer is a 5K run/ walk that supports the Thompson Cancer Survival Center’s Outreach Program. Over the last 23 years, the race has raised more than $5 million to support cancer screenings and education for medically-underserved individuals in East Tennessee. Online registration is available at www. raceagainstcancer.org. Registration is $30 for adults and $15 for children (18 and under) for either the 5K or the 1 mile walk in the park. If you aren’t a walker or a runner, there is still a way for you to participate – sign up for the “afternoon nap” option to support the race from the comfort of your couch! The fundraising goal for the 2016 Race is $475,000 and 5,000 registered participants. Funds raised through the race will provide cancer prevention education and
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a variety of cancer screenings in 18 counties across our region. Sign up now and be a part of saving the lives of our friends and neighbors! Local television personality and cancer survivor Ken Schwall is serving as cochair for the 2016 race along with returning co-chair Michael Holtz. They share a common passion for encouraging cancer screenings and early detection. Both Holtz and Schwall are channeling their belief into action through the Race Against Cancer to help those who don’t have easy access to early detection screenings. Thompson Cancer Survival Center is committed to the belief that every person deserves a fighting chance to defeat cancer. We gratefully acknowledge our local SUBWAY franchisee partners, our race sponsors and our participants for joining the Center in that fight. For more information about the race or to register, call 865-541-1227 or visit www.raceagainstcancer.org. Follow @SubwayRace on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for regular updates and information as race day approaches.
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Knoxville Dance Project grows By J.J. Stambaugh The past five years have seen the Knoxville Dance Project grow from a handful of young ballet students into a thriving school of more than 130 dancers who spend at least one night a week learning to express themselves through music and motion. While dance schools certainly aren’t a new thing in East Tennessee, the Knoxville Dance Project is unique in that it’s a registered nonprofit dedicated to making sure that students from all economic backgrounds have the chance to learn ballet, tap, or contemporary dance. “I always wanted a dance studio but wanted to make sure that everyone could dance, regardless of their financial troubles,� said Knoxville Dance Project founder Jesie Browning. “I think it’s important for people to know that dance affects children emotionally, especially at-risk children,� Browning said. “They may not live in homes where they feel secure and safe, and they can express themselves here in a different way. They don’t have to talk.� Browning first discov-
Ava Sbardella watches intently as her ballet teacher Samantha Mathews demonstrates a dance move.
Jesie Browning is founder of the Knoxville Dance Project, whose goal is to give dancers of all incomes the chance to express themselves through music and motion. Photos by J.J. Stambaugh
ered dance as a young girl in Virginia when she was enrolled in ballet classes taught by a woman she now describes as her inspiration, Millie Lampasona. “If your parents couldn’t
pay, she always let you dance no matter what,� Browning explained. Browning decided that she wanted to dedicate her life to dancing and ended up studying commercial
entertainment at Columbia State Community College in Franklin, Tenn. She went on to dance for Paramount Pictures and the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas before meeting her husband Pryor Brown-
‘the original hopebuilder’ From page 1 In addition to Holston Gases, the second annual HopeBuilders Breakfast was sponsored by SunTrust Bank, Landmark Insurance Group, Moon Capital Management, Tindell Building Materials, and Lee and Susan Iglehart. Knoxville Habitat for Humanity president/CEO Kelle Shultz, Helen and Bob Temple, Ginger and Bill Baxter
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ing and moving to Knoxville. In 2011, Browning decided it was time to try her hand at teaching and borrowed studio space from a friend for her first class of 30 students. The studio closed the following year, but Browning filed for non-profit status and moved classes to their nowpermanent home at the Cumberland Estates Recreation Center, 4529 Silverhill Drive. Since then, the Knoxville Dance Project has grown to include four other teachers serving 135 students. Classes take place four nights a week at the recreational center, which allows Browning to rent studio space for a bargain rate. Most of the group’s $32,000 annual budget is covered through fundraising or by corporate sponsors such as Pilot Oil and Clayton Homes, Browning said. Students’ families are asked to pay a $35 fee, but financial aid is available for those who need it. This year, the Knoxville Dance Project’s instructors offer classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and contemporary dance, Browning said.
“Starting our sixth year, we’ve grown a lot,� she said. “We understand what our students need more. We’ve gotten the word out OK, and we’re trying to focus on the actual training. And we’ve gotten some great teachers! “We’ve just added hip hop, and of course there’s still ballet, which is huge. Little girls love ballet classes, which is wonderful. It’s the heart of every dance genre there is.� During a recent ballet class, instructor Samantha Matthews patiently ran her class of five girls through a series of exercises and moves in the recreation center’s second-floor studio space, which the group has been allowed to outfit with mats and mirrors like a traditional dance studio. After more than 30 minutes of stretching and practicing ballet poses, 10-yearold Ava Sbardella said that she wants to keep dancing “until I’m too old to do it anymore.� “When I dance, it feels like I’m flying,� she said. Info: www.danceatany cost.org/home.html
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The two set their eyes on a piece of property in Corryton. After buying the land, things seemed to move right along. “A friend gave me three chickens,� says Angela. “From there, I figured out how to incubate and hatch them. I was addicted!� Jason and Angela were married on their land. Weston and then Jalyn came along, and with Angela’s daughter Hanna Herrell, the family began to make a life on their little farm. And it’s not all just about plants and animals. Angela makes soap out of lye and pure organic coconut oil. The three female members of the family have suffered from keratosis pilaris, which causes small hard bumps to appear on the skin. Since they started using the homemade soap, the problems have disappeared. Jason, who works at TAMKO Building Products, is one of those guys who can build anything. He’s devised an automatic door for the chicken/duck coop which closes at dusk and opens at dawn. He’s also built a portable chicken coop out of wire fencing
and rebar, and a greenhouse. “We like to start plants early,� says Angela. Hanna is a talented photographer, having just won third place in a Tennessee Valley Fair photo contest. She also loves music and is a big fan of For King and Country and Twenty One Pilots. Jalyn loves her bicycle, and Weston knows a great deal about different types of fish. He and his dad enjoy frequent fishing trips together. And they’re not only learning about farming, but about money, too. “They’re so proud of themselves when they bring in tomatoes or eggs to sell,� says Angela. “They pay the bunny bank or the chicken bank to buy feed. They save, they give and they spend. They all have little envelopes. “We just wanted to teach our kids how food grows and how to take care of animals. A lot more people are doing this, and you can do it on an acre or so of land,� says Angela. “You don’t have to lose your kids to TV or video games.�
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Administration Building, Knoxville Zoo. Info: Paul Ruff, 696-6584. â– Edgewood Park Neighborhood Association meets 7 p.m. each third Tuesday, Larry Cox Senior Center, 3109 Ocoee Trail. Info: edgewoodpark.us. â– Excelsior Lodge No. 342 meets 7:30 p.m. each Thursday, 10103 Thorn Grove Pike. Info: Bill Emmert, 933-6032 or w.emmert@att.net. â– Family Community Educa-
KCYB concert to aid flood victims Knoxville Christian Youth Bands (KCYB) recently held the first concert of its 22nd season to benefit victims of the recent floods in Louisiana. The concert featured patriotic popular music selections played by KCYB’s Jazz Band, Concert Band and Symphonic Band. An offering was taken at the conclusion of the concert with all proceeds going to the Samaritan’s Purse organization for the relief of those affected by the devastating floods in Louisiana. KCYB is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing an environment for quality instrumental-music education for greater Knoxville area home school, private school and public school children in fifth through 12th grades. Info: KCYB.org
tion-Carter Club meets 10:30 a.m. each second Thursday, Carter Senior Center, 9036 Asheville Highway. Info: Anne Winstead, 933-5821. â– First District Democrats meet each first Monday, Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info: Harold Middlebrook, haroldmiddlebrook@gmail.com; Mary Wilson, marytheprez@ yahoo.com. â– Historic Fourth & Gill Neighborhood Organization meets 6:30 p.m. each second Monday, Central UMC, 201 Third Ave. Info: Liz Upchurch, 898-1809, lizupchurch1@ gmail.com.
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Courage beyond comprehension What we know: Tennessee is not a team of destiny. The seventh turnover was proof positive. It does have true grit. Alas, it does not bother with many details. Reserves, forced into action, often do exciting things but tend to clarify the difference in starters and subs. Butch Jones’ “next man up” concept is worthy of praise. The Volunteers have courage beyond comprehension. During their College Station visit, they endured enough injuries, penalties, hardships and blunders to make an ordinary team run up the white flag. Tennessee is no ordinary team. It was better than Texas A&M. It was much
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better in the fourth quarter, as in three touchdowns in eight minutes. Players again defied comeback odds as if they just don’t understand “impossible.” There was no better example of refusing to surrender than Malik Foreman’s fierce pursuit of a breakaway runner. After 71 yards, Malik caught him and prevented a touchdown – one step from the goal. Cheers. Mistakes frustrate the coach but he really likes this
team. Butch gets to use two of his favorite words -- resolve and resiliency – in describing it. Three Vols who considered leaving early for the NFL wish they had. Not so much Alvin Kamara.
What we don’t know: Half a season is finished at 5-1. One dream is gone. The SEC championship game remains within reach. There are two immediate questions: Are there enough able bodies to get there from here and how will the Vols react to losing? Ending Alabama domination would be a terrific answer but the Tide appears to be a better team. It is No. 1 for several reasons. It has superior talent at some po-
sitions, generally dependable execution and a much smaller crowd in the care of doctors and trainers. We don’t really know how wide is the coaching gap.
Points to ponder: It was frightening to see old warrior Danny O’Brien departing on a backboard and rescue wagon. He has staying power, going back to coaches Justin Wilcox and Peter Sirmon. He lives, he lives. Will fans out of touch with reality now accept the fact that the Vols are very good but not great? They have the heart of a lion but they keep shooting themselves in the foot. Make that feet. There is no easy explana-
tion for fumbles and missed tackles. Does this go back to Jones’ careful practices with minimum hitting in hopes of avoiding injuries? Is this a frustrating case of damned if you do and damned if you don’t? Corners and safeties still have trouble defending deep passes. Tennessee has two secondary coaches. Can you believe experienced linemen were flagged five times for false starts against the Aggies? So, the Texas crowd was loud and passionate and helped decide the game. How loud will it be at Neyland Stadium on Saturday? Will Alabama care? Do you suppose the very smart and often brilliant Joshua Dobbs is a mere
mortal? He had a good and bad day. He threw for 398 yards, gained 57 as a runner and caught a touchdown pass. He lost two fumbles, didn’t dive on a muffed handoff and misread a route that cost the game-ending interception. Please do not charge him with the earlier interception. That was not the quarterback’s fault. The day in Aggieland was dumbfounding. Old friend John Chavis, thought to be one of America’s best defensive coordinators, wrung his hands as Tennessee accumulated 684 yards of total offense. Chief finally smiled. Winning is first prize. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.
Bud Armstrong: First priority is taxpayers Lawyer jokes aside, one of Bud Armstrong’s priorities as Knox County law director is saving taxpayers money. He described changes that have resulted in savings at last week’s Armstrong Council of West Knox County Homeowners meeting. Worker’s comp cases have been brought inhouse, saving the county $200,000. The number of cases has dropped dramatically, and the county is now actuarially sound, he said. The law director’s office no longer hires outside counsel “on a whim.” Previously, the office has spent up to $1.1 million on attorneys’ fees, but last year, it
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was $43,000. Some circumstances, such as a conflict between two commissioners, require outside counsel. Taking on the tax attorney’s job allows the county to proceed with title searches, which means the condemnation of taxdelinquent property can move forward. The change brought in an additional $200,000 this year. Lawsuits against former Knox County Trustee Mike Lowe and his “ghost” staffers have already netted some money, and the county’s “not done with” the criminals yet, Armstrong
said. A motion, based on fraud or false claims, could potentially result in a $1 million to $19 million judgment. He hasn’t given up on finding the money Lowe claims to have gambled away, either. Very few understand what the law director’s office does, he said. Much of the work revolves around interpretation of the county charter and writing ordinances and resolutions. The work is much the same as that of the state attorney general, except that the county law director deals with civil, rather than criminal cases. Power is given to the office by the people, through the charter, and the charter mandates that the law director handle all legal affairs of Knox County government and play an advisory role for
elected officials and Knox County Commission, which is regarded separately as the board of directors for the county. Comparing the county to a corporation, its first priority is to protect the stockholders, or taxpayers. The second priority is advising elected officials. “I think the county is getting better at taking care of the stockholders. The climate is getting better.” Another important task is reviewing contracts − over 700 each year, he says. “If you cover all your bases in your agreements, life is better.” Armstrong took issue with a recent news story that made it seem that the county is footing the bill for an $800,000 judgment in favor of a former MPC employee. Knox County was named in the suit, but it isn’t
the paying party, he said. He’s also not sure that Knox County will be writing a $140,000 check for a recent decision regarding the untreated injury of a county detention facility inmate. The case has been appealed. The county is monitoring 479 claims that could
become litigation and is currently involved in 305 actual lawsuits. The good news, he said, is that the deputy law directors and their support staff are top-notch. “I’d put your firm up against any law firm − and do.”
Baker Creek Bottoms on MPC agenda MPC has a 12-page agenda for its 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, meeting. That’s good news. It means development is picking up. But the biggest item in South Knoxville will probably be postponed. Tom Weiss wants to rezone 4.4 acres at 3706-12 Sevier Heights Road (the former Sevier Heights Baptist Church) to general commercial. He wants a unique, mixed-use project, using the old church building.
With the land close to the Urban Wilderness, Weiss envisions a hostel, a brew pub and more. Problem is, the land adjoins single family homes and is close to South-Doyle Middle School. Linda Rust, president of South Haven Neighborhood Association, requested a delay and Weiss has agreed. Neighbors and Weiss will talk at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the former church. Come on down! – S. Clark
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Celebrating Edna Smith’s 100th birthday
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What more could Edna Smith, Raccoon Valley Road resident, want for her 100th birthday than to have a room filled with friends and elected officials singing “Happy Birthday” to her on her special day? Smith listened as proclamations were read by state Rep. Bill Dunn and Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett. And then there was cake! Edna Smith and Mayor Tim Burchett pose for one of his famous selfies during her 100th birthday celebration. Photos by Ruth White
Pictured singing to Edna are state Rep. Roger Kane, Knox County Commissioner Ed Brantley, state Rep. Bill Dunn, Register of Deeds Sherry Witt, Smith, Law Director Bud Armstrong, County Commissioners Charles Busler and Michele Carringer and Carringer’s granddaughter, Emma Grace Lewallen.
Bounds in the big chair Twenty-four hours after her colleagues voted to hand her the gavel, Patti Bounds still sounded surprised to find herself chairing the school board – and somewhat shellshocked that the first vote she presided over was so difficult. Bounds was chosen by acclamation. “I had no idea, going in, what would transpire, or who would end up as chair,” she said. The next vote was for the board’s vice chair: “The most gutw r enc h i ng and agonizing vote I Patti Bounds have made. It was very hard because I respect Terry (Hill), Tony (Norman) and Amber (Rountree), all, and felt that any of the three could have done an excellent job.” (Rountree got Bounds’ vote and was elected.) A longtime kindergarten teacher at Brickey-McCloud School, Bounds retired from the job she loved to run for office in 2014. A couple of seasoned politicians stepped aside and she was elected unopposed. She joined a four-member minority that frequently opposed the policies and practices of former superintendent James McIntyre and was almost always thwarted by the five-member pro-McIntyre majority. With the departure of Karen Carson, Doug Harris and Tracie Sanger this year, and the addition of new members Jennifer Owen, Tony Norman and Susan Horn, the atmosphere has changed, and Bounds now leads a coalition that could include as many as seven members. School board chair is not a ceremonial position. The chair and the superintendent are a two-member executive committee that
Betty Bean sets the monthly meeting agenda and has exercised considerable clout in other areas. Two years ago, thenchair Lynne Fugate, after stepping out of the room to consult with McIntyre, made the unusual move of denying board member Mike McMillan’s request for “personal privilege” to delay a vote on the system’s strategic plan – new members were to be seated the following month. Fugate’s successor, Doug Harris, started taking unilateral actions even before he became chair. He initiated talks with Mayor Tim Burchett that resulted in a Memorandum of Understanding to build two middle schools, increase teachers’ wages and delay
new capital projects for two years. Early this year, when McIntyre assessed his chances with the new school board, he decided to resign rather than face a less-thanfriendly governing body. Harris presented his colleagues with a timetable and a severance package. Bounds has had very little time to adjust to her new position. On Wednesday, she was faced with a request for personal privilege from board member Gloria Deathridge, which quashed debate on the evening’s most controversial item – a Rountree-sponsored resolution not to use the results of end-of-term tests (formerly known as TCAPs) to calculate student grades or teacher evaluations. Interim superintendent Buzz Thomas had sent a scathing email and urged the board to oppose the resolution, which goes to the heart of the so-called “teachers’ revolt” that be-
gan three years ago. Deathridge’s move delays consideration of the Rountree resolution until Oct. 31, the day Rountree, who is almost nine months pregnant, is due to deliver. Meanwhile, Patti Bounds continues to volunteer in each of her district schools in the Halls-Powell area. She gave herself a crash course in Robert’s Rules of Order when she was elected and may revisit the subject soon. The day before she was elected chair, she got an outstanding advocate award from UT’s Department of Theory and Practice in Teacher Education. She takes a modest approach to her new position. “I had a less than stellar beginning to conducting my first meeting, but I did get a lot of encouragement. Lynne Fugate was very kind and Buzz reminded me of his first time sitting as chair of Maryville school board. He told me it will get easier. A lot happened very quickly.”
Central facelift will be worth the pain By Betty Bean The city will present details of a $5 million, yearlong plan to upgrade North Central Street at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at Central United Methodist Church, 201 E. Third Ave. The infrastructure upgrade and street improvement project will stretch from the north end of the Old City to the Woodland Avenue intersection of North Central. Anne Wallace, the city’s deputy director for redevelopment, said the meeting has a dual purpose – to report on city projects for Central and Jackson Avenues and to let the public know about KUB infrastructure work that will begin soon. KUB is replacing more than 8,800 feet of water main
and 26 fire hydrants along 12 city blocks. “The city projects will fall into line behind that,” Wallace said. City crews will begin installing sidewalk improvements, improved bike lanes, new curbs, betterdefined on-street parking, landscaping and resurfacing. The crown jewel of the streetscape project will be a linear park near Baxter Avenue that will serve as gateway to Happy Holler. Funded jointly by the city, the state Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration, the project should be finished in 2017. Peg Hambright’s Magpies Bakery is on the path where the work will take place. She has some trepidation, but
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overall is excited. “Obviously it’s going to be a pain for a period of time, but a facelift is needed over here. ... I’m most enthusiastic about the linear park. That intersection (Baxter and North Central) needs that. It has a lane that’s not a lane, is super wide and not pedestrian friendly. They’re going to take that whole lane and make it part of that park. If you stand on the top of that hill, it’s one of the most beautiful views in the city. After the improvements, more people can use it.” Traffic on the north end of town will be further snarled when the state shuts down the Broadway viaduct to rebuild it. This project will take more than two years to complete.
Nashville’s Democratic Mayor Megan Barry continues to garner national attention in her first year as mayor. The Economist magazine had an extensive article last month suggesting her approach may be “a strategy for Democrats elsewhere.” Megan Barry While she is more liberal than many Tennesseans, she has struck a chord among Davidson County residents and she may be heard from statewide in the next several years. However, several conservative groups have her in their sights. Meanwhile, Mayor Rogero is trying to halt reports she may leave the mayor’s office before her term ends to take a position in a potential Clinton administration. Respected News Sentinel Washington correspondent Michael Collins last week reported her name is being widely mentioned for the Clinton administration. At the Dinner on the (Gay Street) Bridge celebrating Knoxville’s 225th birthday, Rogero went out of her way to say, “I have no intention of leaving this job early.” It seemed an unusual setting to raise the issue, and for a casual observer this might seem a denial. But it actually falls short of a direct denial. A careful reading shows Rogero did not rule out leaving if asked by the president to come to Washington. A real convincing denial would be, “I will not accept any position in the next federal administration if offered during my term as mayor.” While continuing as mayor may be her intention this week, this statement does not answer the reasonable possibility that our first female president may ask Knoxville’s first female mayor to be part of her team in Washington, and what would Rogero say then? My money is on her accepting the request by a President Clinton to serve and saying she had to say yes to a presidential request to serve despite her preference to continue as mayor. It would be an honor for her and to our city. How could she say no? She has always been one who believes in answering the call to serve. There are still
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reports that her resume is already being circulated in the Clinton transition office by friends. It is also true that these reports (which have gained traction) are alarming to over 40 city employees who do not have civil service protection and could quickly be replaced by a new mayor. Rogero wants to calm their anxiety over early unemployment. ■ The Knoxville Museum of Art will honor Sylvia and Jan Peters with the 2016 James L. Clayton Award on Oct. 27. They are the first African-Americans to receive this prestigious award, and it is well deserved for their many activities across Knoxville but especially for “uncommon generous and sustained” support of the museum. ■ Paul James has retired as executive director of Ijams Nature Center after 16 years. He leaves a strong legacy of dedication and progress for an important part of environmental education in Knoxville. He took the center to new level of activity, for which many are grateful. ■ The Richmond Times-Dispatch, a major newspaper in Virginia, has endorsed the Libertarian candidate for president, former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson. Virginia is a swing state, unlike Tennessee. This happened even with Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine on the ticket with Hillary Clinton. The Union Leader in Manchester, N.H., has also endorsed Johnson. While Johnson’s chances of winning are remote at best, it is unclear whether he takes more votes from Clinton or Trump and whether that will push Virginia more toward Trump or Clinton. What it does mean is that opinion makers are taking Johnson more seriously and there is unease toward both Trump and Clinton among many voters. Johnson has stumbled recently with his failure to name a single world leader he respects. However, he could still impact the election result depending on whom he takes the most votes from in which states.
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SENIOR NOTES â&#x2013; 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: Mobile Mammogram, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12; appointment: 305-9753. â&#x2013; Corryton Senior Center 9331 Davis Drive 688-5882 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday Offerings include: exercise classes; cross-stitch, card games; dominoes, crochet, quilting, billiards; Senior Meals program, 11 a.m. each Friday.Register for: Main Munch pot luck, 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20; concert by the Golden Tones; RSVP with side dish/desert to go with Gondolier main dish. â&#x2013; Larry Cox Senior Center 3109 Ocoee Trail 546-1700 Monday-Friday
By Ruth White When you hear the names Bud Bales and Tommy Schumpert, a couple of things probably come to mind: two great coaches and many great baseball teams. Bales, a 1956 graduate of South Young High, was a coach at Central for close to 30 years. Schumpert, a 1956 Central grad, was there for 17 years. Through baseball, they taught young men not only how to play the game, but also the importance of being good leaders and members of the community. Back when Bales coached at CHS, the team would take batting practice under the stadium in rotating stations. If it was cold outside, they bundled up. They made the available space work for them. When the team no longer had a place to practice, alum Andy Bolton (and member of the 1990 state championship team) got the ball rolling on a new facility to be located
Former Central High coaches Bud Bales and Tommy Schumpert stand near the sign for the new hitting facility to bear their names. Photo by Ruth White
on the school campus. The committee agreed to have the names of Bales and Schumpert on the facility to honor two men that gave their hearts and souls to many Bobcat teams and who are still
highly respected in the community. A golf tournament fundraiser for the facility will be on Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Beverly Par 3 course. Tee times are scheduled throughout the day,
Offerings include: exercise programs; bingo; arts and crafts classes.
Halls Senior Center to celebrate 10th anniversary
â&#x2013; John T. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor Senior Center 611 Winona St. 523-1135 knoxseniors.org/oconnor. html Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Offerings include: Card games, billiards, senior fitness, computer classes, bingo, blood pressure checks 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday.
The Halls Senior Center will celebrate its 10th anniversary during the Diamonds and Denim event starting at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 12. The celebration will feature music by the David Hall Band, lunch, a â&#x20AC;&#x153;walk down memory lane,â&#x20AC;? special recognitions and prizes. The community is welcome to stop by. The Halls Senior Center is located at 4405 Crippen Road.
Register for: Lunch & Learn: â&#x20AC;&#x153;What Is an Infectious Disease?â&#x20AC;? noon Monday, Oct. 17; presented by Dr. Mike Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neil, Pharmacy Practice Department Chair, South College; RSVP for lunch by Oct. 13.
Halls Senior Center coordinator Rebecca Quarles has been busy preparing for the centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10th anniversary celebration. Photo by Ruth White
and anyone interested in playing or sponsoring a hole at the tournament may contact CHS athletic director J.D. Lambert at 689-1404 or via email at james.lambert@knoxschools.org.
Growing older in Knoxville Elmcroft of Halls will host a free educational seminar entitled Growing Older in Knoxville, noon-1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 27, at Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Susan Long, the director of Knoxville-Knox County Office on Aging, will be the guest speaker and will address issues for family members, senior adults and caregivers. Topics will include who to call when help is needed, the importance of socialization and activities as we age, and little-known resources available in the community. A lunch ($5) will be available for attendees who RSVP to Samantha Beal by Tuesday, Oct. 25. Call 925-2668 or email sbeals@elmcroft.com. Beaver Dam Baptist Church is located at 4328 Emory Road.
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faith cross currents Lynn Pitts lpitts48@yahoo.com
The Tower of Babel Then they said, Come, let us build ourselves a city, and a tower with its top in the heavens … And the Lord said … “Come, let us go down, and confuse their language there, so that they will not understand one another’s speech … Therefore it was called Babel, because there the Lord confused the language of all the earth. … (Genesis 11:4a, 6, 7, 9 NRSV)
The Rev. Dorrie Pratt sprinkles Bobbi Grogan’s dog Jessie with holy water as part of the ceremony. Photos submitted
Good Shepherd Episcopal blesses the animals By Carol Z. Shane Within the liturgy of the Episcopal Church one finds this phrase: “We thank you for giving us these pets who bring us joy. As you take care of us, so also we ask your help that we might take care of those who trust us to look after them. By doing this, we share in your own love for all creation.” The Blessing of the Animals is a tradition built around the Oct. 4 Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Each year on or near that day, parishioners are invited to bring in their pets for a service often held outdoors. That was the case recently at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd on Jacksboro Pike in Knoxville. The Rev. Dorrie Pratt blesses Thelma the chicken held by owner Katherine Officer. The Rev. Dorrie Pratt, who came to Good Shepherd this past September was in relationship with ceremony includes the well- Last weekend I went on an after serving in Franklin, them.” Her own pet – a Bi- known prayer of St. Francis overnight horseback trip N.C. for 11 years, performed chon Frise named Teddy – and an individual blessing near Bryson City, N.C. and the service. “Our animals joined the other dogs, cats for each pet, including a I brought medallions for all are our companions on this and even a chicken to re- sprinkling of holy water. the horses.” journey; they bless our lives ceive blessings. Pratt includes one of her She’s one of the many every day,” she says. “St. “As St. Francis taught own special touches. “I give good-hearted people who Francis believed they were us, we honor our compan- little St. Francis medallions honor and cherish the anihis brothers and his sisters ions,” says Pratt. “We come to each pet owner. They say mals this time of year. – he preached to them and together to bless them.” The ‘bless and protect my pet.’
The word Genesis means beginning, which is why the first book of the Bible was called Genesis: It recounted the stories of how things came to be. For example, Adam and Eve disobeyed the Lord’s instructions, ate the forbidden fruit, were thrown out of Eden and had to work for a living (Genesis 3:19). Noah “found favor in the eyes of the Lord” (Genesis 6:8), and his family and pairs of the animals were spared so that life would continue. Then humans got “too big for their britches,” as my grandmother would say, and decided to build a tower “with its top in the heavens” (Genesis 11:4). They started their tower, but God had other plans. God decided humans should remember Who was in charge, and be taken down a notch or two. God confounded their speech, and even trained architects will have a hard time building a tower to heaven when they can’t communicate! I am an inveterate puzzler: I always have a puzzle in progress. Years ago there was a puzzle advertised that was a depiction of the Tower of Babel. It looked challenging, and I was sorely tempted – until I read the dimensions. It was six feet long! I don’t have a table that I am willing to cover with puzzle pieces for the duration. So, unlike the people of Babel, I thought it over and didn’t start!
FAITH NOTES ■ First Comforter Church, 5516 Old Tazewell Pike, hosts MAPS (Mothers At Prayer Service) noon each Friday. Info: Edna Hensley, 771-7788. ■ Thorn Grove Baptist Church, 10200 Thorn Grove Pike, will host its “Harvest Celebration” on Saturday, Oct. 22. Country fixins’ breakfast, 7 a.m.; live auction, 10 a.m.; lunch, 11 a.m. Other activities: silent auction, baked and canned goods, gift shop, crafters and vendors, children’s games and activities, door prizes and live music. Info: 933-5771 or office@tgbchurch.com.
HEALTH NOTES ■ Healing Through Art Guest Artist: Painting Animals on Canvas, 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, Cancer Support Community East Tennessee, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Info/RSVP: 546-4661. ■ Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma Networker, 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, Cancer Support Community East Tennessee, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Info: 546-4661. ■ Women’s Health Following Breast Cancer, 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, Cancer Support Community East Tennessee, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Light meal provided. Info/RSVP: 546-4661. ■ Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Series on Self-Compassion, 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, Cancer Support Community East Tennessee, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Teaches practices that help develop the skill of self-compassion while living with the stressors of a cancer diagnosis. Info/RSVP: 546-4661. ■ Quick and Tasty Cooking: Recipes for Roasting, noon-1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, Cancer Support Community East Tennessee, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Info/RSVP: 546-4661. ■ PK Hope Is Alive Parkinson Support Group of East Tennessee meeting, 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, Kern UMC, 451 East Tennessee Ave., Oak Ridge. Speaker: Dr. Michelle Brewer, Knoxville Neurology Clinic. Topic: Cognitive Issues and Parkinson’s. Family and care-support partners welcome. Info: pkhopeisalive.org or Alan Zimmerman, 693-5721.
Vestal Baptist Church has watched over its neighborhood since 1957.
The Rev. Arnold Greene and his wife Ashley Photos submitted
Vestal Baptist Church
hosts homecoming Oct. 16 And now that winter is coming, the church is collecting blankets and coats to help Coats for the Cold, the annual coat drive sponsored by Knox Area Rescue Ministries. “Our mission is to reach our community for Christ. We also want to minister to community needs,” Greene said. “We’re excited about the church and want it to grow.” Vestal Baptist Church is small. Founded in 1957, it now has about 80 members with about 35 to 55 attending on Sundays. But they pack a punch. For one thing, the church serves a free and delicious hot breakfast in the church fellowship hall each Sunday at 9:30. You don’t have to stay for worship, either. “We feed people as part of the community,” Greene said. “Usually we have scrambled eggs, eggs cooked to your liking, homemade biscuits and gravy. We have skillet potatoes, sliced tomatoes, sausage. Sometimes we have a pancake and waffle breakfast, but still with sausage and bacon.” If you do want to stay, there’s Sun-
day school at 10:15 a.m. and church at 11 (nursery provided). There is also a worship service Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. And on Wednesday at 7 p.m., there is another service. The church makes good use of Facebook as a way to keep members informed and connected, posting videos of sermons and reminders of events like the homecoming. And faithful members still walk the neighborhood, visit neighbors and cook meals at the church. The church also keeps a small food pantry. “One thing that really sticks out to me is the prayer warriors. We’ve had several miracles take place at Vestal Baptist because of prayer,” Greene said. He added, “The Bible says that the early church met seven days a week. I hear people complain because we meet three times a week. I tell them, ‘We could be meeting every day, like the early Christians.’” Vestal Baptist Church is located at 4123 Geyland Heights Road. Info: (865) 680-5698.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 @ 11:00 AM http://timlovelace.com/ NEWBEVERLYBAPTISTCHURCH 3320 New Beverly Church Road, Knoxville, TN 37918 www.newbeverly.org • 865-546-0001 Pastor: REV.EDDIESAWYER reveddie@newbeverly.org Directions: I-640 to Exit 8. North onto Washington Pike to light at Greenway Road (facing Target). Turn left, Church is ¼mile on your right.
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By Kelly Norrell Vestal Baptist Church is devoted to its community. And to its members, that means helping people, said the Rev. Arnold Greene, pastor. On Oct. 16, the church will host its annual homecoming dinner and pastor appreciation. Not only will there be Sunday school at 10:15 a.m. and a special 11 a.m. service with speakers and music, there will be a dinner afterward that is free and open to anyone who wants to come. “It will be almost like a Thanksgiving dinner. The ladies cook all night and then in the morning in the fellowship hall. We really encourage others to come. We want people new to the area and people who might want to come visit,” Greene said. Meals and outreach are one form of ministry. Last year, the church gave fire alarms to about 360 households in a four-mile radius. “We installed about 180. The rest of the people wanted to install their own. We ministered to them, too, and left some church literature,” Greene said.
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Beaumont Magnet Academy art teacher Cheryl Burchett creates posters to remind staff members and parents to vote for the school all month long in hopes of winning a $100,000 grant from Farmers Insurance. Photo by Ruth White
Austin-East: What’s in a name? By Kip Oswald Keshawn plays travel baseball with Devon, his best friend since kinder ga r ten. Devon is a sophomore at AustinEast High School. Since I will go to A-E afKip Oswald ter leaving Vine, Kinzy and I decided to research its history and the history of other schools in the community. AustinEast is a magnet school that focuses on dance, musical production, advanced art and theater programs. The name has a really cool history. Austin High School opened in 1879. It was named for Emily Austin, a white woman from Pennsylvania who raised money to start Knoxville’s first black high school. At the time, black students were educated in basements of churches. As the school grew, it moved to Green School (elementary) in 1916, changing the name to Knoxville Colored High School. The school stayed there for 12 years until it moved to another location on East Vine Street in 1929 and became Austin High School again. Austin High moved one block away to a new building in 1952. In 1968, the all-black Austin High School and the mostly-white East High School, which were some eight blocks apart, joined to make Austin-East. A-E relocated in the East High building, and the Aus-
tin school became Vine Middle Magnet School, named for the street it was on. Although several middle and elementary schools feed into Austin-East Magnet High School, the majority of students come from Vine Middle Magnet, Green Magnet Academy, and Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy. Green Magnet Academy began as Green School in 1909, named in honor of the late Dr. Henry Morgan Green, a well-known and respected Knoxville citizen. Green School only had students in kindergarten through second grade until 1915, when an addition was built onto the school and the students from Austin High School were moved there. In 1957, the new Green School was completed one block away from the old one. In 1993, a new wing was added and the school became known as Green Magnet Math and Science Academy. Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy was opened in 1974 and named for one of Knoxville’s most well-known civil-rights and community leaders. Living to age 102, Ms. Greene was the daughter of a former slave. She started teaching in a one-room schoolhouse and touched hundreds of lives through her life as a teacher, civil-rights leader, elected official and community volunteer. She was the first black member of the Knoxville Board of Education and a Tennessee delegate to the Republican National Convention. It is amazing what is in a name!
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door stage, amphitheater, By Ruth White Beaumont Magnet Acad- music equipment and a colemy’s visual arts teacher orful track area. “We plan to utilize items Cheryl Burchett is a dreamer, and she is dreaming big that are already available and transform underfor her students. utilized space to Burchett make it usand the able for the school ch i ld ren a r e at Beauone of mont and 15 nafor the tional communifinalty,” she said. ists in a She added teacher chalBurchett plans to create a that the relenge to earn colorful play area for the vitalized a $100,000 students at Beaumont to playground grant through enhance the art theme of would exFarmers Inthe magnet school. pand on the surance. school’s art If Beautheme and mont is one of the six schools to win the the curriculum. Voting opened Oct. 1 and grants, Burchett has envisioned an arts-themed play- will run through Monday, ground to match the inside Oct. 31. It only takes a minof the school. Her vision in- ute to vote, and people are cludes mosaic-tiled stairs to able to vote once a day via lead into the play area, out- email. Beaumont is the only Tennessee school in the contest, and Burchett asks
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A rendering of Burchett’s vision for the playground entrance at the school. If Beaumont wins the grant money, she hopes to have the students create mosaic tiles to line the steps and add art pieces to the playground. for help from Knoxville (and beyond) to put her school in the lead. To vote, go to www. voteBMA.com. Scroll down and click on “vote” under Cheryl Burchett’s name and enter your email and submit.
A confirmation email will be sent to your address and you quickly verify the address. Voting is quick and simple and if Beaumont wins, I can guarantee hundreds of smiles will light up the school.
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Property sales strong as summer winds down By Sherry Witt A good summer came to a good close. That is the best way to describe real estate and lending activity in Knox County last month, as Witt property sales and mortgage loans continued to show strength in the local market. For the month of September, there were 1,080 property transfers in Knox County, slightly ahead of last September’s pace when 1,063 parcels changed ownership. The aggregate value of property sold showed a more substantial increase as $313.3 million worth of real estate was transferred – some $50 million more than the value of land sold in September 2015. Amid looming threats that interest rates could rise, mortgage lending was healthy again last month with $421.4 million be-
ing borrowed against real property in Knox County. Last year about $415 million was loaned in mortgages and refinancing during September. The largest property transfer of the month – and the largest in some time – was the sale of three residential complexes in West Knox County known as Forest Ridge I, II and III. The total of the sale came to just over $72 million. The largest mortgage recorded was a Deed of Trust financing the same sale. A comparison of data from the first three quarters shows 2016 running well ahead of the activity noted during the first nine months of last year. In 2015, there were 8,610 property sales recorded during the first three quarters representing an aggregate value of $1.96 billion. So far this year there have been 9,699 transfers for a total property value of $2.28 billion. Mortgage lending is also outperforming last year by about $266 million.
Autobiography chronicles life in Knoxville Visitors to McKay’s on Papermill Drive recently had the opportunity to meet a new local author with quite a story to tell. James Boston Bussell, 70-year-old author of the autobiography “My Spiritual Journey with God: Navigating the Minefields of Hate, Racial Prejudice and Discrimination,” was on hand to sign books and talk about his life and spiritual journey. Bussell’s book chronicles his experiences with racism as the son of an African-
American coal miner in Kentucky, through his days growing up in Knoxville following his father’s death, as a decorated Vietnam soldier and veteran, a business student and graduate of the University of Tennessee and on to his career in Knoxville. Weaving through it all is his spiritual life and the intervention of “God’s guiding hand.” The book is available online through xulonpress. com/bookstore, amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com.
BIZ NOTES ■ Roy Cockrum, through his foundation, has awarded a major multiyear grant to The Carpetbag Theatre Inc. in support of the organization’s 50th anniversary. Carpetbag will use the funds to remount six of the group’s most notable plays over three years and to support the creation and development of Carpetbag’s newest original work, “Bricks.” Carpetbag Theatre is a professional African-American Legacy Theater company. Cockrum won the largest lottery jackpot in Tennessee history – $259 million, which he took in a lump-sum, after-taxes payment of $115 million. ■ Jamie Cunningham, office manager for the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, has been named statewide “Tourism Employee of the Year” by the Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association at its annual “Stars of the Industry” awards gala. “Jamie is an exceptional employee and welldeserving of this statewide recognition,” said Mary Bogert, general manager of the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum. “Jamie always goes above and beyond with every task she is assigned and completes it with a smile.”
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Million Dollar Dinner may hit $3 million Jenna Johns, chief operating officer of RDI Technologies, speaks at Scripps Interactive Network. Photo by Margie Hagen
Making bridges safer By Margie Hagen With over 60,000 bridges in the nation labeled structurally deficient, RDI Technologies’ BridgeView software will deliver cutting-edge information about structural conditions to bridge owners and inspectors. Located in West Knox County, RDI Technologies developed a process using motion amplification, essentially using a camera that turns every pixel into a sensor to measure motion that can’t be detected by the human eye. According to company president Bob Wilson, BridgeView allows users to: ■ Gather new information about the condition of critical infrastructure of bridges, tunnels and dams. ■ View the entire structure and components like cables, beams, support bars and decks in real time. ■ Eliminate the need to stop traffic during data collection. ■ Change the way mandated inspections are conducted. ■ Get results faster. “It can save lots of money and time,” says Wilson. “Before, the information was analyzed through formulas and calculations. With BridgeView the user sees a video versus lines on a chart. Our motto is ‘seeing is believing.’” The ability to see how a bridge absorbs shock, the impact a load is having on the deck and the rate of de-
cay in real time is a breakthrough in the industry. It’s a non-contact application, meaning no lane closures or shutdowns slowing travel. The aging infrastructure has been a concern of the Federal Highway Administration and individual state bridge owners for years, and with good reason. According to a report published last year in the Washington Post, roughly 10 percent of the nation’s 600,000 bridges are structurally deficient, with roughly another 14 percent being functionally obsolete. “RDI is working on both proof of concept and the state and federal approval process,” Wilson noted. “The industry is moving toward utilizing more technology, but change will be slow.” “BridgeView has been used as a service to large engineering firms to help with their bridge inspections,” says Jenna Johns, chief operating officer. “Currently, there is no quick or easy way to assess a bridge. Our technology will allow bridge owners (state DOTs and the Federal Highway Administration) to determine which ones are in the gravest need of repair to help prioritize money and resources.” With a release date projected for next year, BridgeView joins RDI’s other motion a mplification applications in structural health and machine condition monitoring. Info: rdi-technologies.com
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That Million Dollar Dinner that Rotary District 6780 is having in November to benefit the Rotary Foundation has now become a $2.5 Million Dinner and could well end up being a $3 Million Dinner. Rotarians from Knoxville’s seven clubs, along with Rotarians from other clubs in the district, have already raised and pledged $1.1 million. This is the first Million Dollar fundraiser in the district’s history. And now, one generous couple has offered to make a matching donation of up to $1 million for all gifts and commitments completed on or before Oct. 31, 2016. As an added incentive, another generous couple will match up to $500,000 for all gifts and commitments received beyond the fundraising goal. Both couples wish to remain anonymous. The dinner will be Saturday, Nov. 19, at Cherokee Country Club with a pair of distinguished Rotary guests: Rotary International President John F. Germ of the Rotary Club of Chattanooga and Ian H.S. Riseley of the Rotary Club of Sandringham, Victoria, Australia, who will be president of Rotary International in 2017-18. Riseley will be the keynote speaker for the evening. “It’s all perfect,” says Frank Rothermel, committee chair of the dinner and past district governor of 6780. “Charity Navigator (which rates nonprofit foundations) recently gave the Rotary Foundation a 100 – a perfect score – so donors know that the foundation will use their money wisely. “It’s the centennial year of the foundation. Our president, John Germ, is from our district. It has all come together for a great evening to celebrate this milestone event. I am so proud of our Rotarians, to step up and be so selfless. This leaves a great legacy for our district.” Rotarians who committed a minimum of $10,000 to this fundraising initiative in outright gifts, bequests or pledges will be honored at the VIP dinner and reception. “This is exciting for our district and for Rotary International,” Rothermel added. “This deepens the commitment our district and Rotarians have in making the world a better place.”vv
ETPBS promotes National Estate Planning Awareness East Tennessee PBS is taking part in a public-awareness campaign to promote National Estate Planning Awareness Week, Oct. 17-23. The station will recognize the campaign by providing local residents with a free financial-planning booklet that will allow the user to start organizing their financial assets and thinking through their personal goals. Anyone interested in receiving this booklet may contact Judy Cutaia, East Tennessee PBS Director of Planned Giving, 595-0223 or jcutaia@EastTennesseePBS.org.
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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12 Bonny Kate Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution meeting, 1 p.m., Second Presbyterian Church, 2829 Kingston Pike. Guest speaker: Lee Ann Harper. Topic: Bone Health. Computer Workshop: Introducing the Computer (Windows 7), 2-4:15 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info/registration: 525-5431. Homeschoolers @ the Library: Titanic Museum Attraction, 10 a.m. for pre-K through third grade and 11 a.m. for fourth grade and up, Halls Branch Library. 4518 E. Emory Road. Info/ registration: 922-2552. International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook.
THURSDAY, OCT. 13 “End-of-Summer Garden Tasks,” 3:15-4:15 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by Master Gardener Joe Pardue. Info: 329-8892. “Getting Your House in Order” seminar, 2-3 p.m., Sister Elizabeth Room, North Knoxville Medical Center, 7565 Dannaher Drive. Seminar focuses on how to leave an organized estate. Registration deadline: Wednesday, Oct. 12. Info/registration: 1-855-TENNOVA (836-6682) or Tennova.com. Halls Book Club: “The Murder That Never Was” by Andrea Kane, 1 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552. The Heiskell Senior Group meeting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., The Community Center, 1708 W. Emory Road. Ron Jones will be speaking about his book regarding the Revolutionary War. Bring a dessert and a friend. Info: Janice White, 548-0326. Living with Diabetes: Putting the Pieces Together, 2-4:30 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.
FRIDAY, OCT. 14 Benefit to support Historic Ramsey House, 6:30 p.m., The Foundry, 747 World’s Fair Park Drive. Guest master of ceremonies: Sam Venable. Guest
speaker: Dave Ramsey; topic: “Building a Legacy.” Tickets: $100. Info/reservations: 546-0745 or judy@ ramseyhouse.org. Cruise In, 4-8 p.m., Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway. Trucks, cars and motorcycles welcome. Info: 690-1060. The Rocky Top Pickin’ Party, 6-10 p.m., MabryHazen House, 1711 Dandridge Ave. Hosted by Keep Knoxville Beautiful. Features: The Bearded, the Hardin Valley Thunder and more. All musicians invited to play. Info/tickets: keepknoxvillebeautiful.org/rocky-toppickin-party. Woods and Wildlife Field Day for Urban Environments, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., UT Arboretum, 901 Illinois Ave. in Oak Ridge. Registration fee: $10; includes lunch. Info: forestry.tennessee.edu.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, OCT. 14-16 Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Kerbela Temple, 315 Mimosa Ave. Gem, mineral and jewelry vendors; geology exhibits; mineral and gem identification. Admission, $5; show pass, $8; children under 12, free. Info: knoxrocks.org; 256-0795; teresapolly@bellsouth.net.
SATURDAY, OCT. 15 Annual Fall Apple Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Washington Presbyterian Church, 7405 Washington Pike. Food, music, apple butter, apple cider, fried apple pies, barbecue and ribs for lunch, crafts, canned goods and more. All proceeds support church’s mission work. Community is invited. Admission and parking are free. Info: visitwpc.org; wpc@visitwpc.org; Tim, 776-4523. 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: feralfelinefriends.org. Saturday Stories and Songs: Miss Lynn, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. 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.
SUNDAY, OCT. 16 Lineage and Legacy event, 2-4 p.m., MabryHazen House, 1711 Dandridge Ave. Events include a one-act play performed by the Tennessee Stage Company, which follows events leading to the Oct. 19, 1882, gunfight. Also serves as annual membership meeting. Free and open to the public. RSVP by Oct. 12: 522-8661 or mabryhazenhouse@gmail.com. Info: mabryhazen.com.
Union County Historical Society meeting, 2:30 p.m., Union County Museum, 3824 Maynardville Highway, Maynardville. Program: “Come to Make Records” presented by Eric Dawson, an archivist with the Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound. The public is invited.
MONDAY, OCT. 17 Monday Night Book Club: “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah, 6-8 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19 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, OCT. 20 “Fountain City: People Who Made a Difference” Brown Bag Lecture and book signing with Dr. Jim Tumblin, noon, East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Books will be available for purchase. Info: 215-8824 or EastTNHistory.org.
FRIDAY, OCT. 21 Clogging class hosted by the Sharps Chapel Book Station, 6-8 p.m., Sharps Chapel Senior Building, 1542 Sharps Chapel Road. Professional clogger will teach the class; bring shoes appropriate for clogging, no flip flops or tennis shoes. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone welcome.
SATURDAY, OCT. 22 Fall Arts and Craft Festival, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Christ Methodist, 7535 Maynardville Pike. Info: 922-1412. Fourth Saturday Jam Session, 7 p.m., Old Rush Strong School, Sharps Chapel. Bluegrass, country and gospel music performed by local musicians. Free. Snacks available, donations appreciated. Everyone welcome. Harvest Celebration, Thorn Grove Baptist Church, 10200 Thorn Grove Pike. Includes: country fi xins’ breakfast, 7 a.m.; live auction, 10 a.m.; lunch, 11 a.m.; silent auction, baked and canned goods, gift shop, crafters and vendors, children’s activities, door prizes, live music. Info: 933-5771 or office@tgbchurch.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: feralfelinefriends.org. Senior Ballroom Dance, 7-9 p.m., Halls Senior Center, 4405 Crippen Road. Admission, $5. Live music provided by the David Correll Band. Info: 922-0416.
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