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Make that 6 million Congrats, Panthers! The Powell Middle School boys basketball team won the regular season Knox County championship. See page A-2

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Paterno and Majors Former UT coach remembers his friend “JoePa.” See page A-6

Horse trainer wins award David Cunningham of Beaver Brook Stables has been inducted into the United Professional Horsemen’s Association Hall of Fame. Cunningham looks back at an equestrian life. See Jake Mabe’s story on page A-3

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Local Lions participate in international tree planting campaign By Greg Householder When visiting the website of the Lions Clubs International, with a little searching one can get a relatively up-to-date status of the Lions’ “Million Tree Planting Campaign.” As of last Wednesday the count stood at 6,644,475. Add 34 to that number. Last week the Knox North Lions Club and the Powell Lions Club did their part in helping Lions from around the world meet 2011-2012 international president Wing-Kun Tam’s challenge to plant 1 million trees worldwide. At more than 6.5 million already planted, it appears that Tam greatly underestimated his Lions. Last Tuesday, the Knox North Lions club president took 19 saplings to Whittle Springs Middle School. The Knox North Lions recently adopted Whittle Springs. Under the supervision of school social worker Jen Tedder, a group of 7th grade science students braved the soggy ground to punch holes and plant the saplings. The saplings were planted about 21 feet apart and are located in the open field behind the outbuildings. Other saplings were planted near the running track and long jump pit near the property line of the school. Last Wednesday, Powell Middle School 7th grade 4-H students Amelia Thrasher, Dasia Jones and Amelia Shontz planted the 15 saplings provided by Powell Lion Diane Wilkerson. Powell Lion Edd Miller also showed up to check out the work done under the supervision of PMS principal Gary Critselous. The saplings were planted on

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the west side of the new addition and on the east side of the same wing. The PMS 4-H club was recently named as the outstanding 4-H club in the junior high division by the Kiwanis Club of Knoxville. The saplings were obtained from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Forestry Division by Lions District 12N district governor Chuck Bailey. Bailey set a goal of one sapling per member in the district. More than 1,200 saplings have been or will be planted throughout East Tennessee as part of the program.

Whittle Springs Middle School social worker Jen Tedder is about to demonstrate how to plant the loblolly pine trees provided by the Knox North Lions Club last Tuesday at the school.

Freddie and Fannie and Jim A builder’s dilemma By Greg Householder When times were good, builder Jim Holt’s condo buyers got 100 percent loans guaranteed by the federal government. But when times got tough, the feds roared back, making it almost impossible for Holt to stay in business. “I can’t compete with the U.S. Treasury,” said Holt.

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Whittle Springs Middle School students Rikki Worthington and Johnny Loy dig a hole for a new pine sapling. Photos by Greg Householder

Through his company JB Homes, Holt began developing the Forest Landing condominium complex off Tazewell Pike in 2006. The condos were modestly priced at $89,900, and JB Homes sold 10 of 24 units in 2007. The units were approved for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans that were eligible to be bought by secondary mortgage market players commonly called Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. As the economy slowed, so did sales

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at Forest Landing. Only one condo sold in 2010 and another in 2011. Holt has five units remaining. He reduced the price incrementally, getting as low as $70,000 in December. But he is competing with Uncle Sam. A buyer of one of his earlier units walked away from her obligations and the unit fell under the control of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – the federal overseer of the various government housing businesses. This owner purchased the unit with government approved financing in September 2008 for a total loan of $93,800 (including financing costs, closing costs, etc.). Without local advertising or even a sign in the yard, HUD sold the unit in September 2011 for $46,200. Holt had no idea it was for sale, even though the unit was near one of the remaining condos he uses as a model and office. Holt believes an out-of-state investor – what he terms a “vulture investor” – discovered the property through the HUD website.

With this low-ball sale, the comparables are destroyed. Holt recently received an offer from a local “vulture investor” of $150,000 for four condos, or about half of what he still owes on his construction loan. “My wife told me not to call you,” he said. “She didn’t want people knowing our business. But I’m mad.” Holt had made a list of the subcontractors he hired. They’re unemployed or have taken other jobs. Forest Landing is a vibrant community with some 18 homeowners paying back 30-year mortgages based on an almost $90,000 purchase price. That’s a good price for a brand new, 2-bedroom, bath and a half condo in Fountain City. But it’s surely depressing to see an adjacent unit go for less than half that. And Jim Holt is hanging by a thread, trying to sell those final five units and pay off his construction loan. “First Tennessee has been great to work with,” he said, “but there’s a limit to their patience.” We’ve read about the failures of

Jim Holt documents sale prices of the condos at Forest Landing. Photo by S. Clark

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. “Bad business decisions,” the pundits say. But fundamentally, the federal government’s involvement in the housing business was destined to fail. And now the community is reaping the consequences of that failure.

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Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett (right) lobbies for healthy pizza and tacos with Stephanie Welch and Jon Dickl, members of the Food Policy Council. Photo by S. Clark

Food council promotes healthy eating By Sandra Clark Do you favor local veggies and meat over stuff from China? How about fair food prices across affluent and poorer neighborhoods? Want healthier school lunches? The Food Policy Council meets at 10 a.m. each third Tuesday at the CAC/MLB Building, 2247 Western Ave., to discuss these issues and more. Council reps visited the County Commission last week at the invitation of member and Commissioner Amy Broyles. Commissioner (and heart surgeon) Richard Briggs claimed to be the “only one (on the dais) who has sat at a farmers market, trying to sell merchandise.” Briggs is a bee keeper and raises blueberries and fruit in an orchard on his farm. “How do prices compare?” he asked. Stephanie Welch said prices at a chain grocery store are lower than at a

farmers market because of economies of scale, depending on the item, but increasing costs of transportation and labor may erase that advantage. The average potato travels 1,800 miles to reach our table, she said. Welch, who works for the Knox County Health Department, said studies show the lowest income sector of our community pays $20 more for the same basket of groceries. Knox County Schools director of food services Jonathan Dickl continues to integrate fresh and local produce into school lunches. But efforts are hampered by the area’s lack of a food processor – a company to wash and bag lettuce, for instance. The Food Policy Council is a volunteer group at work to make life healthier for eaters and more profitable for farmers. The group plans an “Eat-Play-Live” conference Saturday, March 10, at the L&N STEM Academy.

The Knox County middle school regular season champions Powell Middle School Panthers with the signed game ball. Team members are: (front) Matthew Samples, Jack Richards, Charlie Richards, Jackson Steely, Aaron Greene, Brandon Brown; (back) assistant coach Lucas Heidel, Gavan Hicks, Reilly Hamilton, Russ Edens, Conley Hamilton, Bryson Cowden, Zach Crawford, Tanner Kesterson, head coach Darin Courtney and Rysaiah Thomas. Photo submitted

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Rule #5: You are the sum of your stressors By Dr. Donald G. Wegener

Stress is a very real part of all of our lives these days, and you must Dr. Wegener eliminate as many of the stresses as possible to help stay healthy. There are various forms of stress. Physical stress, chemical stress, electromagnetic stress, psychological stress, thermal stress and nutritional stress must be dealt with on a daily basis if you are to achieve harmony in your life. Just as there are many different stressors, there are just as many ways to reduce the stress in your life and your body. Some people do it through meditation, breathing exercises, yoga, Tai Chi, all of which help stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system that help stimulate digestion

tickets and take her on a “date night” or “dinner and a play” or whatever you want to call it to the Powell Playhouse’s production of “Steel Magnolias.” The play will be presented Feb. 23-25 at the Jubilee Banquet Facility. The production will offer a “dinner and a play” format with dinner of chicken, two vegetables, salad, bread, a drink and cobbler. The “dinner and play” tickets are $25 per person. Tickets for the play only are $10. Dinner will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and the play will begin at 7:30. ■ Don’t forget – Tickets for the “dinner ‘Steel Magnolias’ and play” must be puris coming soon chased by Feb. 17 and will OK guys, if you haven’t make great Valentine’s Day been paying attention, Feb- presents. Tickets may be ruary arrives on Wednes- purchased from Mona Napiday. That means two weeks er at 947-7428, 256-7428 or monanapier@comcast.net/. to Valentine’s Day. There will be a matinee Want a great idea for a present? Get her a set of performance 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26. There will be no dinner served for the matinee and tickets are $5 for seniors and $10 for everyone else. A weather makeup perforKnoxville’s Gold Standard mance has been scheduled for Feb. 27 should one of the As Featured on WBIR LIVE AT 5 and WVLT non-matinee performances The mistakes gold sellers make most often, and how you be canceled due to weather. can avoid getting the “golden ﬂeece” Yvette Martinez Visit www.wbir.com to read the full article featuring Knox Gold Exchange tory by claiming the fifth regular season championship. Powell also won in 1978, 1983, 2003 and 2010. “The Panthers earned a No. 1 seed in the Knox County tournament and are focused on taking advantage of the tournament position they have earned. “I cherish each day that I get to work with these players; they enjoy the game and play hard for each other. They are special kids,” said Darin. I second that. Congratulations, Panthers.

The win put the Panthers at 11-0 on the regular season and 18-1 overall. There is a three-way tie for second with Bearden, Farragut and Northwest at 9-2 with two games left. The Panthers have beaten all three and Halls is in fifth. According to Darin, the Greg atmosphere was magical Householder with about 1,000 fans in attendance. Powell had a balanced scoring attack Head coach Darin Court- led by team captain Charney sent me an email last lie Richards with 10 points, week with the news that Conley Hamilton and Aarthe Powell Middle School on Greene with nine each, boys basketball team made Russ Edens with eight, short work of this year’s Jackson Steely with five regular season champion- and Brandon Brown with ship by clinching it early four. Co-captain Bryson with a 47-30 win over rival Cowden was a major contributor inside and helped Halls last Monday. build a 27-9 halftime lead before sitting out the second half with a sore knee. Courtney is thrilled that this year’s Panthers become a part of school hisAssociation

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Cunningham inducted into hall of fame By Jake Mabe Hanging on David Cunningham’s office wall at Beaver Brook Stables are photos of memories, awards, brica-brac of a life spent training and showing horses. Cunningham is quite proud of the latest plaque to adorn his wall. He was inducted into the United Professional Horsemen Association’s Hall of Fame earlier this month. He received a green jacket and the Tom Moore Professional Horsemen’s Hall of Fame Award, given to Cunningham for his “contribution to the show horse industry, training abilities and professional conduct.” He says being recognized by his peers is quite an honor. Some folks think Cunningham Road, which runs near Beaver Brook Stables, was named after him – David has been working with horses in Halls since the late 1950s – but he actually grew up in the Burlington community. He says he had

a difficult time in school because of vision problems. He would often go watch the horses at the Chilhowee Park fairgrounds. “And I thought, ‘You know, I want to be a horse trainer.’ ” He began working at it as a youngster until the powers-that-be realized he wasn’t old enough to have his own barn. Soon afterward, though, Cunningham heard that Ross Smith and Ray Leland had an operation in Halls. He went to work for trainer Wink Groover. Eventually, the business was sold to Young Brothers until Cunningham and V.G. Kennedy, who passed away late last year, went into business together. “I could get the barn but I needed a business person to help me.” Halls was a rural hamlet back then and Cunningham says most people in the area couldn’t afford to buy their own horses at that time. That began to

David Cunningham of Beaver Brook Stables shows the plaque he received for the United Professional Horsemen’s Association Tom Moore Professional Horsemen’s Hall of Fame Award. Photo by Jake Mabe

change as the community Deborah Black has been became more affluent. a client at Beaver Brook Sta-

bles since the early 1960s. “He’s a perfectionist in the way he deals with horses and riders,” Black said. “He doesn’t put up with any silliness and I think that’s why he’s been such a good trainer. When he’d tell you that you did good you really did good. There’s not a better friend in the world.” Cunningham has won 15 World Grand Championships and 16 Reserve World Grand Championships in Louisville, Ky. He’s also being inducted into the Road Horse and Road Pony Hall of Fame. At Beaver Brook Stables, Cunningham teaches the fundamentals of horse riding, sells show horses, teaches clients how to ride and show and attends the shows with them, and does a limited amount of boarding. He says he specializes in Hackney ponies, Standardbred horses and American saddlebreds. “I have enormous respect for what David has

achieved,” says Hadley Gamble, a producer for CNBC News who was one of Cunningham’s students. “He told me with a good attitude you can do anything. He wasn’t talking about winning blue ribbons. It was about getting up every day and working hard for something. Not to have won, perhaps, but always to have fought well.” Another former customer, Jane Chedester, says David has an eye for a great young horse like nobody else. “When he says, ‘Now this is a good one,’ you’d better listen. David had a real ability to pair horses with the appropriate rider or driver.” In addition to serving local customers, Cunningham has also sold horses to actor Slim Pickens and to “Star Trek” legend William Shatner. “I enjoy it,” Cunningham says. “I’m going to keep doing it as long as I can.” You can reach David Cunningham at Beaver Brook Stables at 688-2770.

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News from Pellissippi State ■ David Key, an assistant professor of history, will discuss how consumerism and the rise of the “new woman” in the 1920s impacted A merican culture. His David Key 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, lecture is sponsored by Gnosis student organization and is free and open to the public. Info: Annie Gray, ajgray@pstcc.edu/, or Trent Eades, tweades@ pstcc.edu/, or 694-6708. ■ Ed Francisco will read from his ninth book of poetry, “Only the Word Gives Us Being,” at 11:50 a.m. Mond ay, Feb. 13, in the Goins Building auditorium, Hardin Valley campus. He will read Ed Francisco from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at Union Ave Books downtown. The book was released in December by Birch Brook Press.

It is available to purchase at www.birchbrookpress.info and Union Ave Books. Info: 694-6400. ■ Nine art faculty members will be featured in a three-week exhibit starting Friday, Feb. 3, at the Emporium. An opening reception will be from 5-9 p.m. that day. Artists are Randy Arnold, Jennifer Brickey, Jim Darrow, Brian Jobe, Anne Kinggard, Jeff Lockett, Alison Oakes, Herb Rieth and Mike Rose. The Emporium Center is located at 100 S. Gay St. Gallery hours are weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with special First Friday hours on Saturday, Feb. 4, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: 694-6400.

In recognition of Black History Month, the Museum of Appalachia will present the Fisk Jubilee Singers in concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3. The historic a cappella ensemble, from Fisk University in Nashville, will also present an interactive program for school groups at 12:30 p.m. A museum tour is included, giving students the opportunity to see and experience regional history. The appearances are funded in part through a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission. The evening concert will be free to Museum members, but seating is limited. Info: 494-7680 or www.museumofappalachia.org/. Photo submitted

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government Where’s the board oversight? There is lots of talk about Gloria Ray. She made the Charlie Daniel cartoon as Gloria Pay over her $405,000 annual salary. Jack Neely lampooned her cleverly as Gloria in Excelsius. Jack McElroy called for more accountability.

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It is hard to defend such an excessive salary. Several things stand out in this situation. Ray’s salary has stunned most area observers. No one imagined that it was more than $400,000 a year and has been for several years. Apparently her own board members did not know and never asked what she was paid. Their performance would not be part of a best practices seminar for nonprofit boards. Ray should know that her pay is subject to public scrutiny due to the 990 IRS forms which the Sports Corporation must file. Furthermore, most of its funding comes from public money which is the hotel/motel tax. She and the board should know that receiving such a high salary would embarrass the corporation she worked for when it became public. It has brought an unneeded spotlight on her and KTSC which has diminished their public standing. Her board, which includes many able and respected citizens, has been caught mostly unawares and they look ill informed when they say they did not know her salary. Board members of any for-profit or nonprofit group ought to know what their CEO’s salary is and annually vote on it. It is unclear if the

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Salary debate shifts from ‘how much’ to ‘who leaked’ The money Gloria Ray makes has set tongues wagging and fingers pointing.

executive committee even voted on it. The board should take a remedial course on fiduciary responsibility and then practice it. It is also unclear how much time Ray spends in Knoxville. She does not take annual leave time to attend her second $90,000 a year job as a board member of Blue Cross when it meets in Chattanooga. ■ Next week the city will advertise to fill the Donna Young greenways coordinator position which will be renamed greenways and parks coordinator. Former City Council member Charlie Thomas may be an applicant. He has been a longtime greenways advocate and Rogero supporter. ■ Rogero spokesperson Jesse Mayshark also tells me that the tree replacement budget will be recommended to go from $40,000 a year to $80,000 assuming council approval in the next budget. While this is good news, much more will be needed to replace the trees on city property killed in the last major storm and replace those which annually die. A “green” city will want to stress trees in its city budget for medians, parks and greenways. The city tree budget over the past several years was inadequate to stay even with the normal tree death rate, let alone major wind and hail storms. ■ Chris Irwin filed his lawsuit against TVA on Jan. 23 in federal court. He is protesting TVA barring him from a public hearing because he wore red paint on his face. Irwin claims violation of his First Amendment rights and seeks $50,000 in damages. Amazing that TVA tries to enforce a dress code for its public hearings. No other public agency tries to do such.

Betty Bean That’s because $405,000 a year is a lot of money. New York money, except in Knoxville. It comes from the hotel/ motel tax – 45 percent of Knox County’s take and 5 percent more than state law mandates they hand over for tourism promotion. It’s a handsome sum that goes to the Knoxville Tourism & Sports Corporation, of which Ray is founder and CEO. And it’s money that a bunch of other nonprofit organizations devoutly believe they could put to better use. They will have the opportunity to make their case during upcoming city/county budget cycles. But they better bring their A-game, because, as she demonstrated last week, they’ll be playing on Ray’s court. Has that home court advantage been neutralized by chumming up the water with a hot mess of rumors just before budget hearings begin?

Maybe. A $400K salary, even though about half of it comes from incentive bonuses earned by meeting prescribed goals, is bound to cause resentment. Especially when (and I’ll echo County Commissioner Amy Broyles here) it’s a woman making it. Checking out the comment sections on local media sites should remove any doubt about that proposition. Think back 15 years. What happened in the era of Tom Ingram, who became the CEO of something called the Knox Area Chamber Partnership (into which he unsuccessfully attempted to force Ray’s Sports Corporation)? Was there talk about his $200,000 a year base salary (plus perks we never figured out) to do stuff like warn us that downtown was doomed unless we agreed to foot the bill for a space-age planetarium funhouse guaranteed to catapult us into something called the 4th Dimension? (Seriously. He said that.) Was there grumbling about the $12,500 a month he collected for six months after he departed to explore opportunities elsewhere? Yes, but nothing like the feeding frenzy of Gloria gossip that is now out in the open. In the epicenter of the

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utes, local school district policy or the controversial proposals to amend the state’s anti-bullying laws. Tennessee has had its anti-bullying law on the books since 2005. The law does not define “bullying” and leaves it up to the local school districts to do so. Knox County Schools states: “Harassment, intimidation or bulGreg lying means any act that Householder substantially interferes with a student’s educational benefits, opportunities or perThe seminar, which in- formance,” and then goes on cluded separate activities to differentiate between acts for kids, was sponsored by that happen on school propthe Knoxville Tae Kwon Do erty and those that do not. Academy. There is a move to amend As Patire gave tips to par- the current state law by proRepublican officeholders Sherry Witt ents, kids played “Know and tecting freedom of speech if and R. Larry Smith tore into each other Go” and “See and Flee” in an- a student speaks out against something for religious realast week as Smith called representatives other part of the building. Patire, a resident of New sons. For example, if a student of County Technical Assistance Service (CTAS) to appear before County Commis- Jersey, discussed bullying spoke out against homosexusion to explain certification and bonuses. and pedophilia in general ality in a civil, nonthreatening Witt, the county’s register of deeds, said terms and stayed away from manner because of religious she was “embarrassed for Knox County.” any specific mention of Ten- beliefs, that speech would be Smith, she said, had “put out information nessee’s anti-bullying stat- protected and not considered that’s just not true.” Smith had said on television that the Magnet modifications of the Andrew Johnson Hamilton County trustee paid only a $200 Building. The regular bonus to each CTAS certified staffer. Witt on board agenda meeting will begin at 5 p.m. said she called the trustee who said he’d Wednesday, Feb. 1, in the Fresh off a two-day re“never heard of Larry Smith.” treat with the Knox County main assembly room of the Later, Smith said he had confused Ham- Commission, the school City County Building. ilton County (home of Chattanooga) with board will meet twice this Superintendent Dr. Jim Hamblen County (home of Morristown). week. The work session will McIntyre will recommend And Smith stood his ground, saying the begin at 5 p.m. Monday, three “budget neutral” $3,000 local bonuses are too high. changes to the KCS magnet Jan. 30, in the boardroom

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money (hotel/motel tax) is the major source of funding, it is valid for the public to be informed. When I learned of Ray’s $400K it had already been circulating for months. There has been a crescendo of comment which has been self-generated.” – Victor. So. Whoever is taking aim, the issue of whether Gloria Ray deserves the money she makes has nailed a big old bull’s-eye right in the middle of her back. And in case somebody misses the target, long knives are available.

“bullying” under the law. Patire said parents must be involved with their kids and listen to their children. If the situation involves the school (and it will almost always be school related) then the school must be involved. Kids are the most vulner-

able to bullying at ages 13-17, he said. Attacks against them on websites or through social media hurt most because at these ages kids care a lot about what others say about them. Patire advised that there are four distinct steps that parents must follow: 1) discuss the situation with the alleged bully’s parents (usually in the presence of school administrators); 2) failing that, inform the school administration that they have three days to resolve the issue; 3) failing that, involve the police; 4) and finally, if all else fails, bring a civil lawsuit. Patire also discussed ways to protect kids from pedophiles, providing demographic information about victims of pedophiles and pedophiles themselves. The evening wrapped up with a demonstration by the Knoxville Tae Kwon Do Academy demonstration team and some hands-on personal defense tips by Patire.

program. He may recommend additional changes when there is “greater clarity” for the 2013 budget and beyond. For now, McIntyre wants to open the communications academy at Fulton High School to all Knox County students, to add art

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Improving schools Dr. Jim McIntyre ended his first State of the Schools address to a standing ovation, but the crowd at Gresham Middle School was too small and the unrest among teachers too pronounced.

Sandra Clark Afterwards, this newspaper hosted dinner for several students and professors from UT’s Department of Child and Family Studies, which prepares teachers for preschool through grade 3. Many of the students had recently completed internships in Knox County Schools and were quick to voice teacher concerns about the rapid changes underway. Evaluations have in-

creased from once every five years to three or four times per year and tenure can be revoked after two years of low evaluations. All of a sudden a solid job has become a lot less secure. While the professors felt free to talk (tenure still reigns at UT), the students were hesitant. After all, they’re finishing up five or six years of college and need to get hired. The comments ranged from anger about “scripted curriculum” to doubt that McIntyre and the school board understand the depth of teacher morale. “Helping children develop a love of reading is very different from literacy,” said one. “The verdict is still out on this approach (to learning),” said Dr. Mary Jane Moran. “We know the (previous) system produced you and you and you,” she said, pointing around the table. “It produced

At the Shopper-News education roundtable: (front) Dr. Carin Neitzel, Rebecca Klinkerman, Kaitlyn McMurtrie, Maloriee Wagle, Shopper reporter Wendy Smith, Darlene Justice; (back) Dr. Kathy Fitzgerald, school board member Indya Kincannon, Dr. Sean Durham, Katherine Sugue, Andrea Wheeler, Dr. Mary Jane Moran, Shopper editor Sandra Clark and Anne Miller Stott. Photo by Jake Mabe Bill Gates and Steve Jobs.” Moran said she won’t change her teacher training based on current eval-

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Paterno and Majors TALES OF TENNESSEE | Marvin West

his is not a directive for how to remember Joe Paterno. It is mere insight from an old rival who became a friend. John Majors says those who really knew Joe will revere his memory. Outsiders who judge the Penn State tragedy are likely to reach mixed conclusions. For some, the old coach who died last week will forever be saddled with the charge of not doing enough to stop the Jerry Sandusky scandal. Joe said he wished he had done more. Paterno will bear the blame for not seeing or hearing anything, for offering ignorance as an excuse, for not grasping the horror of child rape, for gingerly handing off the problem and losing his voice. Others who almost worshipped him, who bowed to JoePa as king of the Happy Valley kingdom, will go right on believing he was the greatest, unfairly blamed and shabbily mistreated, cast out as a commoner after all he had done. Sixty-one years, 409 victories, library, spiritual center. Some still weep. Majors says he does not have all the facts. He will not pass judgment. He does hope what happened will be but a chapter and not the whole book. The two did not know each other when Majors, new coach at Iowa State, phoned to ask Paterno’s opinion of tear-away jerseys. “He didn’t know what I was talking about. It was a short conversation.” They got acquainted when Majors became coach at Pitt. They infrequently crossed paths in recruiting.

“Maybe three or four times, in a hallway or parking lot, in four years.” Sometimes they attended the same dinner or civic event. “I didn’t want to get to know him,” said Majors. “I wanted to beat him.” Penn State had enjoyed a decade of dominance. Majors soon built the Panthers to a competitive equal. “On the day after Thanksgiving, 1976, Coach Paterno and I met for the pregame greeting. He had read that Bill Battle had resigned at Tennessee. He said it was apparent that Tennessee would come after me. “He said he hoped I wouldn’t go, that I had brought the rivalry back to what it ought to be.” Indeed, Three Rivers Stadium was rocking. National TV was there for the show. The first half was 7-7. Majors made an adjustment, to an unbalanced line, Tony Dorsett at fullback instead of tailback in the I-formation. On his first carry in the third quarter, Tony went up the gut for 35 and a touchdown. Pitt won and went on to the national championship. Paterno never said anything else about Majors staying at Pitt. When John belatedly returned, the rivalry was gone again. Majors and Paterno started to become friends in 1978. Nike, pushing in the shoe business, signed them and others for clinics, 100 pair of free cleats for teams, $15,000 and a classy cruise or retreat week for coaches. John and Mary Lynn Majors shared a condo with Joe and Sue Paterno at St. Thomas. “Joe’s clothes were three days late in arriving. I am a notorious

Joe Paterno and John Majors circa 1974. Photo from “You Can Go Home Again” by Johnny Majors and Ben Byrd, Rutledge Hill Press, 1986.

overpacker. I had three extra of everything. It so happened we were both 34 in the waist, 31 inseam, 42 regular jacket, 10 1/2 shoes. For years, Joe told the story that those were the three best-dressed days of his life.” Paterno often told another Majors story, about the 1971 Penn State game at Tennessee, a 31-11 victory for the Vols on Majors Family Day. Bobby Majors had almost 200 yards in punt and kickoff returns. Paterno said that the younger Majors beat him worse than John ever did. Joe was too polite

to bring up the 1992 Fiesta Bowl. Tennessee, 10 ahead in the third quarter, fell to 25 behind in less than eight minutes. Oh my. Word spilled out that Paterno, on occasion, liked a sip of Jack Daniels, featured product from Lynchburg, John’s hometown. He arranged for Paterno to become a Tennessee Squire. Majors respected Paterno’s intelligence and generosity and admired his simple coaching philosophy. “He didn’t overcoach. He had great players and he let them play. His offense was not fancy

or colorful. He was sound on fundamentals. He threw on third and long. He had 30 years of excellent linebackers. He built the legacy. He earned the respect.” Majors is obviously saddened by the Penn State crash. The hurt runs deeper. John and Mary Lynn will soon share their sympathy with Sue Paterno and maybe exchange a few yarns. “I said earlier that I didn’t want to know Joe Paterno in the beginning. I was afraid I might like him. I did.” Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.

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POWELL SHOPPER-NEWS â&#x20AC;˘ JANUARY 30, 2012 â&#x20AC;˘ A-7 because it was one of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;piercingâ&#x20AC;? variety. It said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Can we get to church from here?â&#x20AC;? It works (in my head, at least) on so many levels! On the surface, the answer is apparent: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of course you can. The church is right Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea next to the sign! It is right Philippi, he asked his disciples, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who do people say over there â&#x20AC;&#x201C; easy to get to.â&#x20AC;? that the Son of Man is?â&#x20AC;? and they said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some say John I wonder, however, if the the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiâ&#x20AC;&#x153;churchâ&#x20AC;? in the sign does ah or one of the prophets.â&#x20AC;? He said to them, â&#x20AC;&#x153;But who not mean a building, but a do you say that I am?â&#x20AC;? Simon Peter answered, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You body of people. are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.â&#x20AC;? And Jesus There is a church in ananswered him, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! other part of town that I For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but pass three or four times a my Father in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, week that says â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Name of and on this rock, I will build my church, and the gates church) meets here at (a of Hades will not prevail against it. certain time) on Sunday (Matthew 16: 13-18) mornings.â&#x20AC;? Their point, I think, is that the buildI love church signs. ing is not the church. The church is the people, and I collect them, remember they meet in that building. them (or try to), because Cross they are sometimes thoughtCurrents Which brings to mind provoking, sometimes funthe old question of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where Lynn ny (occasionally unintenis my church?â&#x20AC;? Well, the Hutton tionally so) and sometimes church of which I am a piercing. worshipping participant gathers at a building at I saw one in Fountain City the other day that piqued my interest. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t 2700 Magnolia Ave. every caught my attention and stop thinking about it, Sunday morning. The rest

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WORSHIP NOTES Community Services â&#x2013; Cross Roads Presbyterian hosts the Halls Welfare Ministry food pantry 6-8 p.m. each second Tuesday and 9-11 a.m. each fourth Saturday. â&#x2013; Knoxville Free Food Market, 4625 Mill Branch Lane (across from Tractor Supply in Halls), distributes free food 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Saturday of the month. Info: 566-1265. â&#x2013; New Hope Baptist Church distributes food from its food pantry to local families in need 6-8 p.m. every third Thursday. Info: 688-5330.

Evangelist Tim Lee speaks at Grace Baptist Church, reading John 4:13-14. Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

Walking with God By Theresa Edwards Grace Baptist Church hosted evangelist Tim Lee on Jan. 22. His message was both inspiring and encouraging. Lee was a rebellious teenager who protested against all authority, including his father, a Baptist minister. He was a born fighter and joined the Marine Corps in 1969 to escape the world around him. His life was changed forever March 8, 1971, as he served in Guang Nam Province, Vietnam. As he was leading his troop on a mine sweep, his last step landed on a 60-pound box mine which he described as feeling â&#x20AC;&#x153;like a miniature volcano.â&#x20AC;? Before he passed out, he weakly prayed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;On no! â&#x20AC;Ś God, not my legs. â&#x20AC;Ś Lord â&#x20AC;Ś please â&#x20AC;Ś God get me home to mom and dad. â&#x20AC;Ś Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do whatever you want me to do.â&#x20AC;? Although Lee lost his legs, he did not lose his life. He writes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;God had taken the legs that had carried me from His will. My running had finally ended.â&#x20AC;? That is

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when Lee decided to give his life to the ministry, walking with God. Instead of dwelling on his disability, Lee uses his abilities to minister. A recent journey took him to India Rec programs for 10 days where he saw â&#x2013; Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, holds a 3,500 lives transformed. beginner yoga class 6-7 p.m. Earlier this month, Lee Mondays in the family life was in Anchorage, Alaska, center. Cost is $10 per class where it was 21 below zero or $40 for five classes. Bring and 2,000 people attended a mat, towel and water. Info: services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m glad to be Dena Bower, 567-7615 or email denabower@comcast.net. in the warm weather here now,â&#x20AC;? he said, reminding â&#x2013; New Covenant Fellowship the congregation to appreciChurch, 6828 Central Avenue ate what they have. Pike, will hold Pilates class 5:45 p.m. each Monday for $5. Lee encouraged the group Info: 689-7001. to pray for others around them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only one thing worse than being lost Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and that is being lost and programs not having anyone looking â&#x2013; Beaver Dam Baptist Church for you,â&#x20AC;? he said. will host author and speaker To learn more about Vicki Courtney 7-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grace Baptist Church, atSaturday, Feb. 25. Courtney tend a lunch and a class to is the founder of Virtuous â&#x20AC;&#x153;discover Graceâ&#x20AC;? at noon Reality Ministries, which seeks Sunday, Feb. 5, taught by to equip women of all ages to Pastor Ron Stewart and pursue Godliness in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rob Hammond. To regissociety. Cost is $30 and tickets ter: email discovergrace@ are available through the gracebc.org or call 342church. Worship leaders will 3807.

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of the time Magnolia Avenue Church is scattered in the world â&#x20AC;&#x201C; busy being the church. Can we get to the church from here? There is an even loftier Angie Merritt will be the guest possible meaning of that speaker for the Knoxville Fellowship question. Can we get to the Luncheon at noon Tuesday, Jan. 31. point that we are the church The KFL is a group of Christian men that Jesus calls us to be? Not and women who meet weekly at the just a church, but the true, Golden Corral in Powell. faithful, vibrant, courageous Church that confesses Angie Merritt Jesus Christ to be her Lord? The Church that follows the path of joy and sacrifice, of worship and service, of outreach and discipleship? I remember hearing one Gladys â&#x20AC;&#x153;Happyâ&#x20AC;? Hill Christian say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m tired of â&#x2013; Mynatt Funeral Homes Inc. (922-9195 or 688-2331): playing church.â&#x20AC;? It was a cry Dr. Hubert Cawood Hill for Christian authenticity. Karen Cabage Aultom David â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mickâ&#x20AC;? McCoig Can we get to be the Hugh Allen â&#x20AC;&#x153;Howdyâ&#x20AC;? Barker Staff Sgt. James C. â&#x20AC;&#x153;J.C.â&#x20AC;? Church from where we are Meredith Ramona L. Baross now? What would that reRamona Maddox Meyers Bobby Joe Brown quire? How would we have Carolyn Sue Beeler Mynatt The Rev. D. Joe Bullard to change? How would I Edna â&#x20AC;&#x153;Roseâ&#x20AC;? Robertson Michael Lynn Cox have to change? Am I willing to change? William E. â&#x20AC;&#x153;PaPaw Billâ&#x20AC;? Sliger Jr. Benjamin Craft Can we be the Church? Mildred Perry Stuart Charles Croley Dinkins True, authentic, daring, Ted Trentham Jewell E. Smith Dodson faithful, loving? James E. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jimâ&#x20AC;? Workman Carl E. Hall Can we?

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be Anne Allen and Sarah Holloway. Info: 922-2322. â&#x2013; Knoxville Day Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aglow Outreach meeting is 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the church. Vickey Rockwood, vice president of finances and public relations with Aglow ET Area Team, will speak. Info: Diane Shelby, 687-3687.

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Fountain City UMC to host â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Beautifulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fountain City United Methodist Church will host â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beautiful 2012â&#x20AC;? 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25. The event is for girls in grades 3-6 and aims to promote a positive sense of inner and outer beauty while discussing body changes, boys and Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perfect design for each girl. Cost is $25 per person and includes lunch, a shirt and materials. This is a mother/ daughter event that will feature speaker Jana Spicka of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Women Getting Realâ&#x20AC;? ministries. Info: Rachel Duncan, 209-5537.

â&#x2013; Fairview Baptist Church, 7424 Fairview Road off East Emory Road, hosts a Celebrate Recovery program 7-9 p.m. Thursdays. â&#x2013; New Hope Baptist Church, 7602 Bud Hawkins Road in Corryton, hosts Celebrate Recovery adult and youth classes 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 12-step class 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Info: 688-5330. â&#x2013; Dayspring Church, 901 Callahan Drive, Suite 109, will offer Divorce Care classes 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday evenings. There is no charge for the 13-week program and child care will be provided. Info: 242-3995

Youth programs â&#x2013; First Lutheran School, 1207 N. Broadway, will hold an open house 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, for parents of children in grades pre-k through 8th. A special kindergarten roundup session will be held 7 to 7:30 p.m. The school features small classes and before and after school care programs. Tuition assistance is also available. Info: 524-0308.

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The brunt of homelessness By Betty Bean To Darrell Dalton, simply doing business sometimes feels like he’s on the front line of a war zone. Last week, he told a group of his Downtown North neighbors meeting at the Time Warp Tearoom that the area is suffering the unintended consequences of other people’s good intentions. Dalton owns the iconic Original Freezo at 1345 N. Central Avenue, at the north end of the revitalizing Happy Holler business district, just around the corner from the FISH Hospitality Pantry/ food warehouse at 122 W. Scott Ave. The FISH food giveaways on Tuesdays and Thursdays, funded by area churches, have brought everlonger lines of needy people to the neighborhood. The lack of restroom facilities makes for unpleasant sanitary situations in the neighborhood’s alleys and doorways, and Dalton and neighbors like Time Warp owner Dan Moriarity say they have had to deal with increased vandalism, vagrancy and other nuisances. Add that to their proximity to the Broadway “mission district” with its large homeless population plus the plethora of prostitutes plying their wares up and down Central, and these business owners say they are fighting a losing battle, despite the money and effort that city government has pumped into the area in recent years. “Tuesdays and Thursdays, it’s a feeding frenzy at the FISH Pantry,” Dalton said. “They pull them from everywhere. And all these missions, they draw people in here and then they’re our problem. There are no bathroom facilities anywhere. This is where the city could really help out.”

Jim Wright, who owns rental property in the area, convened the meeting, which was attended by City Council member Nick Della Volpe, Mark Campen, George Wallace, Marshall Stair and Brenda Palmer as well as County Commissioner Amy Broyles, County Law Director Joe Jarret and Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones. “We need a lot more attention and a lot more help. I think we deserve maybe a little more police protection around here, I really do,” Bruce Meck, director of retail operations for Prestige CleanWright said. ers, and Starla Cupp talk at the entrance to the company’s new location at 318 Merchant Road. Cupp, former manCynthia Turnage, owner ager of the company’s Gettysvue location, is the manager of Broadway Academy of of the new store in North Knoxville. Photo submitted Performing Arts, has kept her doors locked since the evening when a large man can Institute of Architecture came by and asked for monStudents, a leading organizaey. She gave him the change tion for architecture she had in a tip jar. ■ Matt Murray, associate director students in “I felt very threatened,” of the Center for Business and the nation. she said. Economic The oneResearch, KPD Lt. Tim Snoderyear, paid has been position ly said that Chief David appointed starts in Rausch is very committed director of July. Dean to community policing and the Howard Scott Poole introduced the group to H. Baker called Center Jr. Castro Sgt. Brian Bush, who will Castro’s Center coordinate meetings with appointment “an exceptional for Public honor.” community groups around Policy. He the city. Harry “Hap” McSween is ■ Murray replaces being honored by the National “We are going to consider Carl Pierce, who has directed Academy the center since June 2009. this a hot area,” he said.

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Time Warp Tearoom owner Dan Moriarity shows where vagrants relieve themselves in the alley behind his building. Photos by Ruth White

Dalton said that panhandling and vagrancy are daily problems at his business and that he makes a point of finding out who his uninvited, nonpaying visitors are and where they come from. “I think it’s important to know those people and for those people to know me,” he said, addressing a contingent from the Knoxville Police De-

partment who attended the meeting. He told them about four men who were sitting at a picnic table on his property drinking beer. Three of them left when he approached , but one was defiant. “Next thing I know I’m in a confrontation,” he said. “And I’m gonna win on my property, guys. If I lose, they’re gonna run over me. …”

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Pierce will continue to compile Sen. Baker’s papers and will eventually divide his time between the Baker Center and teaching in UT’s College of Law.

Business owners Tom Campbell and Darrell Dalton and City Council member Marshall Stair (seated) talk with others about crime in the North Knoxville business district. Behind them are carpet store owner Johnny Harb, former City Council member Jack Sharp and City Council member George Wallace.

■ Brian Ambroziak, an associate professor in the UT College of Architecture and Design, has received the Educator Honor Award from the American Institute of ArchitecAmbroziak ture Students. His students nominated him for the award. Dean Scott Poole called Ambroziak “an institution builder.” ■ Brent Castro, a senior, has been named vice president of the board of directors of the Ameri-

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Powell’s Lindsay to play volleyball for Tennessee Wesleyan

SCHOOL NOTES Halls High

Powell volleyball standout Canaan Lindsay, flanked by mom Michele and dad Chris, signs to play for Tennessee Wesleyan College in Athens, Tenn. Joining her are sister Cassidy, Tennessee Wesleyan assistant coach Cyndy Davis, PHS volleyball coach Michael Blair, PHS athletic director Nathan Langlois and sister Courtney Lindsay. Photo by

■ Writing assessment for 11th grade students is Tuesday, Feb. 7. Parent/teacher conferences are 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23. Call 922-7757 for an appointment.

Sterchi ■ Family Skate Night at Skatetown 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7; Jump for the Playground Feb. 17; PTA meeting March 12; Family Fun Night 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 13.

SPORTS NOTES ■ Rec baseball sign-ups: Halls Community Park spring rec league baseball, 3U-14U sign-up times are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, and Saturday, Feb. 11. Sign-ups are also available on Saturdays at all Junior Pro Basketball venues in the Halls area. Info: www.hcpark.org. Tee ball 14U sign-ups, open to all, are Feb. 10-12. Info: 992-5504 or hcpsports@msn.com

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Football Panthers honored Annual banquet held at The Foundry By Greg Householder The highlight DVD keeps getting longer and better. Last year, the high-quality video produced by the Touchdown Club played on the big screen during dinner at the annual Powell High School football banquet. The video covered 12 games. This year it went 15. The Powell football Panthers celebrated the bittersweet 2011 season – bittersweet because they fell one game short of perfection and the school’s first-ever state football championship – by giving out lots of awards, having the day named in their honor in Knox County by County Commissioners

R. Larry Smith and Brad Anders, and hearing from former Panther standout and Michigan State Spartan Jared McGaha. Touchdown Club president Robert Bunch started things off with an introduction. Smith presented the proclamation and Jim Branch, team pastor and master of ceremonies, gave the invocation. Branch was filling in for the ailing Tim Butler for this year’s banquet. Dinner was had, the coaches were introduced and special guests recognized. McGaha shared some of his experiences playing big time college football at Michigan State. The Rick Watts Memorial Award for the most outstanding Touchdown Club volunteer was presented by coach Matt Lowe to Jeni Hughes. The Jett Family Scholar-

ship was presented by members of the Jett family to Justin Wood. The Butler Family Scholarship was presented to Chris Easterday. The Most Improved Freshman was Peyton Smiley. The top frosh lineman was Tyler Weaver. The top freshman skill player was Dominic Moore. The freshman MVP was Brandon Barnes. Academic award winners for the top GPA in each class were: freshman Isiah Dance, sophomore Cody Barkhurst, junior Cody Jett and senior Justin Wood. The varsity award winners were: Weight Room Award – Anthony Rivera and Drake Owenby; Panther Offensive Player – Tyshawn Gardin; and Panther Defensive Player – Brady Scalf. The Panther awards are for the top scout team players

Former PHS football star and Michigan State offensive tackle Jared McGaha speaks to the gathered Powell football players, parents and fans at the team banquet. on both sides of the ball. Position awards went to: wide receiver Landon Wright, offensive back Darian Logan, offensive line Koby Crisp, defensive line Tony Foster, linebacker Colby Skeen, defensive back Jonathan Strozyk, special teams Justin Wood, offensive player of the year Dustin McPhetridge, defensive player of the year Gray Bunch and most valuable

Powell’s Dyshawn Mobley moves to accept the 2011 Knoxville Trophy and Awards/AM 620 WRJZ Player of the Year Award from sideline reporter and former PHS gridiron standout Dalton James at the football team banquet on Jan. 21. Photos by Greg Householder

player Dyshawn Mobley. The voice of Panther football Bill Mynatt and sideline reporter and former Panther football standout Dalton James presented the 2011 Knoxville Trophy and Awards/AM 620 WRJZ awards to: Hump’s Hawg of the Year Koby Crisp; Special Teams Player of the Year Jus-

tin Wood; Defensive Player of the Year Colby Skeen; Offensive Player of the Year Dustin McPhetridge and Player of the Year Dyshawn Mobley. Each player also received a commemorative T-shirt and certificate for playing in the BlueCross Bowl state championship game.

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Nist on dean’s list Andrew Edward Nist of Knoxville was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law. To qualify, a student must earn a minimum 3.0 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 10 credit hours of coursework. Nist is a 2007 graduate of Halls High School.

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Powell’s Alexis Gillespie (33) gets ready to rumble with Campbell County last Tuesday. Joining her is Shea Coker (14),.

Panther wrestlers down Union County and Grace

Powell’s Austin Irby tangles with a Union County opponent on Jan. 19 in the 113-pound weight class. Irby won the match 17-7 and Powell downed the Patriots 58-6. The Panthers also defeated Grace Christian Academy 44-30 in dual action. Photo by Doug Johnson

Mardi Growl returns to K-town I was looking through Critter magazine today when I saw the registration flyer for this year’s “Mardi Growl” parade, Young-Williams Animal Center’s largest fundraiser of the year. If you want to see some furry cutie patooties dressed in their festive best, this is the place to be.

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HEALTH NOTES ■ Alzheimer’s caregiver support group meets 6-7 p.m. each third Thursday at Elmcroft Assisted Living and Memory Care in Halls. Light refreshments. RSVP appreciated. Info: 925-2668. ■ Alzheimer’s support group meets 6:30 p.m. each first Thursday at Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 7225 Old Clinton Pike. Info: 938-7245.

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With the pep band blasting during down times, the Powell High School boys and girls basketball teams put a dominating smack down on Clinton on Jan. 20. The girls downed the Dragons 51-35 and 11 Panthers scored buckets. Leading the way were Maddy Blackwelder and Alexis Gillespie with nine each. The boys crushed Clin-

ton 59-27. Joey Macourek and Steven Parsons each scored 12 points. Last Tuesday, the Panthers split a pair with Campbell County as the Powell girls fell 51-31. The Cougars brought a 10-0 district record into Tuesday’s game. Gillespie led the Powell girls with 11 points. The boys downed Campbell County 39-37 in a thriller that went down to the wire. Macourek had 11 points and Clay Payne

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HAROLD’S GGUTTER GU U SERVICE Will clean front & back. $20 and up. Quality work guaranteed.

938-4848 or 363-4848

288-0556

DAVID HELTON

ALTERATIONS BY FAITH

PLUMBING CO.

All Types of Residential & Commercial Plumbing

MASTER PLUMBER 40 Years Experience Licensed & Bonded

For Men, Women & Children Custom-tailored clothes for ladies of all sizes PLUS kids!

219-9505

922-8728 257-3193

Green Feet Lawn Care

Mays Paving Co.

Commercial/Residential, Licensed/Insured Serving North Knoxville 20 years

Mention this ad for $100 discount Special Winter Pricing

938-9848 • 924-4168

310-1960

Call Vivian 924-2579

endable Honest &SmDalelpjobs welcome

CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION

Stacey’s Cleaning Service

Reasonable rates.

Experienced in carpentry, drywall, painting & plumbing

References available Dick Kerr 947-1445

Driveways & Parking Lots 40 years experience

Floors, Walls & Repairs 30 yrs. experience, excellent work

Call John: 938-3328

Call Faith Koker • 938-1041

HOUSE CLEANING Weekly, Bi-Weekly One-Time

House cleaning at a lower cost! Weekly / Bi-Weekly FREE ESTIMATES Lic • Refs

659-1511

Now accepting new beginning piano students in the Powell area. Experienced, qualiﬁed teacher Give your child the gift of music.

Call 938-7153 for information

Local manufacturers & Staffmark Child Creations Preschool and Childcare 6 weeks to 5 years old

Mon-Fri 6:15am-6pm

• Pre-School and Kindergarten Prep Programs • Christian Based Curriculum (Phonics, Math, Bible, Science, Music & Movements, Arts & Crafts) • Qualiﬁed Teachers • Open Most Holidays • State Vouchers Accepted • Breakfast, Lunch & PM Snack

have partnered together to hire exceptional people! Self-motivated, loyal & passionate? Looking for a long-term career path?

If so, Staffmark is looking for you! Now offering increased rates of pay to qualiﬁed candidates for the following 2nd shift positions: Inspection • Machine Operating • Expediting • Warehouse

Call Director Whitney Harris at 947-7000

Free enrollment enrrollme ollment 1/2 Off ff First Firs Week’s Tuition

To place an ad call

To apply, stop by our ofﬁce: 9335 Kingston Pike, call 693-4047 or visit our website: www.staffmark.com

922-4136 Don’t let this opportunity pass you by! Come join a winning team! EOE

A-14 • JANUARY 30, 2012 • POWELL SHOPPER-NEWS

MEGA

BIG FOOTBALL EVENT PARTY VALUES! MIX OR MATCH

Customer responsible for sales tax on Mega Discount

YOUR LOCALLY OWNED ALL-AMERICAN SUPERMARKET!

ARMOUR

Chili With Beans 24 OZ. Save at least .70 after instant rebate

FOOD CITY FRESH

1.99

Fryer Breast Tenders

WITH VALUCARD

FINAL COST

FAMILY PACK, PER LB. save at least 2.00 per lb.

$ 99

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3.29 WITH VALUCARD

FINAL COST

BUY 10 ITEMS SAVE $5 INSTANTLY

2.79

WHEN YOU BUY 10 PARTICIPATING ITEMS IN A SINGLE TRANSACTION WITH VALUCARD. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBLE FOR SALES TAX.

PARTICIPATING ITEM

CHEF BOYARDEE

FRENCH’S BOLD & SPICY BROWN OR

Cheese Pizza Kit

Yellow Mustard 12-14 OZ.

Save at least 1.00 after instant rebate

Save at least .80 after instant rebate

WITH VALUCARD

PER LB.

FINAL COST

save at least .90 per lb.

$ 99

28 OZ.

3.19

Ground Round

BUY 10 ITEMS SAVE $5 INSTANTLY

2.69

1.69 WITH VALUCARD

FINAL COST

BUY 10 ITEMS SAVE $5 INSTANTLY

1.19

WHEN YOU BUY 10 PARTICIPATING ITEMS IN A SINGLE TRANSACTION WITH VALUCARD. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBLE FOR SALES TAX.

PARTICIPATING ITEM

OLD EL PASO

with card

HARVEST CLUB

Idaho Potatoes

Taco Shells SELECTED VARIETIES, 4.6-4.7 OZ.

10 LB. MESH BAG

Save at least .90 after instant rebate

1.79

save at least 2.00

WITH VALUCARD

$ 99

100

1.49

SELECTED VARIETIES, 6 PK. Save at least .69 after instant rebate

with card

FOOD CITY FRESH, 85% LEAN, 15% FAT

BUY 10 ITEMS SAVE $5 INSTANTLY

ARMOUR

Vienna Sausage

FINAL COST

with card

BUY 10 ITEMS SAVE $5 INSTANTLY

1.29

Tortillas SELECTED VARIETIES, 8.2-11 OZ. Save at least .70 after instant rebate

1.99 WITH VALUCARD

FINAL COST

BUY 10 ITEMS SAVE $5 INSTANTLY

1.49

WHEN YOU BUY 10 PARTICIPATING ITEMS IN A SINGLE TRANSACTION WITH VALUCARD. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBLE FOR SALES TAX.

PARTICIPATING ITEM

Blueberries DRY PINT save at least 1.00

KELLOGG’S

Pop•Tarts

SELECTED VARIETIES, 10.9-12.25 OZ. Save at least 1.30 after instant rebate

$ 99

GENERAL MILLS

Cheerios

2.99 WITH VALUCARD

with card

FINAL COST

Pepsi-Cola

BUY 10 ITEMS SAVE $5 INSTANTLY

2.49

SELECTED VARIETIES, 8 CT. Save at least .92 after instant rebate

2.19 WITH VALUCARD

FINAL COST

BUY 10 ITEMS SAVE $5 INSTANTLY

1.69

WHEN YOU BUY 10 PARTICIPATING ITEMS IN A SINGLE TRANSACTION WITH VALUCARD. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBLE FOR SALES TAX.

PARTICIPATING ITEM

12 Pk., 12 Oz. Cans Or 6 Pk., 24 Oz. Btls. BUY 4, GET $2.00 OFF! FINAL COST...

4/ 12 for

with card

* When Purchased In Quantities Of 4. Limit 1 Per Transaction.

MIX OR MATCH!

KEN’S

FRITOS

Salad Dressing

Corn Chips

SELECTED VARIETIES,16 OZ.

SELECTED VARIETIES, 10.5 OZ.

Save at least .90 after instant rebate

Save at least 1.50 after instant rebate

2.79 WITH VALUCARD

FINAL COST

4/ $5 for

with card

save at least 1.24 each

Progresso Soup SELECTED VARIETIES, 18.5-19 OZ. Items and Prices are specifically intended to apply locally where issue originates. No sales to dealers or competitors. Quantity rights reserved. 2012 K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc. Food City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

3/ $5 2/ $10 for

with card

save at least .53 each

FOOD CLUB SUPREME CLEAN

for

with card

BUY 10 ITEMS SAVE $5 INSTANTLY

2.29

2.49 WITH VALUCARD

FINAL COST

BUY 10 ITEMS SAVE $5 INSTANTLY

1.99

WHEN YOU BUY 10 PARTICIPATING ITEMS IN A SINGLE TRANSACTION WITH VALUCARD. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBLE FOR SALES TAX.

PARTICIPATING ITEM

COUSIN WILLIE’S

CHEEZ-IT

BUY 1, GET 1

FREE! with card save at least 4.29 on two

save at least 2.49 each

NEW FLAVORS!

LAY’S

FROZEN

Bleach

DiGiorno Pizza

Potato Chips

SELECTED VARIETIES, 96 OZ.

SELECTED VARIETIES, 13.6-34.2 OZ.

SELECTED VARIETIES, 10-10.5 OZ.

• KNOXVILLE, TN - N. BROADWAY, MAYNARDVILLE HWY., HARDIN VALLEY RD., MIDDLEBROOK PIKE, KINGSTON PIKE, MORRELL RD. • POWELL, TN - 3501 EMORY RD.

SALE DATES Sun., Jan. 29, Sat., Feb. 4, 2012

Microwave Popcorn

Snack Crackers

SELECTED VARIETIES, 3-4 CT.

SELECTED VARIETIES, 9.75-16 OZ.

Save at least 1.00 after instant rebate

Save at least 2.00 after instant rebate

1.49 WITH VALUCARD

FINAL COST

BUY 10 ITEMS SAVE $5 INSTANTLY

.99

2.99 WITH VALUCARD

FINAL COST

BUY 10 ITEMS SAVE $5 INSTANTLY

2.49

WHEN YOU BUY 10 PARTICIPATING ITEMS IN A SINGLE TRANSACTION WITH VALUCARD. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBLE FOR SALES TAX.

PARTICIPATING ITEM