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on G Gallo ll Mexican M i Grill G ill has h managed to do several things very well. One, they make delicious Mexican food; and two, they know how to throw a party. The grill held a grand opening event recently and the house was packed with repeat customers and some new faces. A full restaurant usually means a lengthy wait for a table, but the Don Gallo staff did a wonderful job of keeping guests from getting antsy or hungry. The Aguilas de Oro mariachi band was on hand to entertain, and the appetizers flowed like water and provided everyone with a sampling of the wonderful cuisine that awaited them. The band circulated through the dining area and serenaded guests as they enjoyed their food or sat at the bar and waited for an opportunity to eat. One very popular hit of the evening was “Rocky Top.” Although slightly different than the version heard in Neyland Stadium, the crowd clapped and sang along with the band in true Volunteer fashion. Leaving the restaurant was almost like leaving a party – a little bounce in your step and a smile on your face. Don Gallo Mexican Grill is located at 980 East Emory Road near Brewster’s. They are open for lunch every day at 11 a.m. Info: 947-1777.

Members of the Aguilas de Oro mariachi band entertain the packed house at Don Gallo Mexican Grill’s grand opening celebration. Band members pictured are Guillermo Salome, Pedro Medina, Alfonso Garcia and Abel Maya. Photo by Ruth White

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Donna Young drives greenway expansion By Betty Bean When Donna Young came to Knoxville in 1994, the city had fewer than five miles of greenways. This year, as she prepares to retire as greenways coordinator, Knoxville boasts 50 miles of trails, all of which are paved except the one down the middle of Cherokee Boulevard. Young has met and exceeded all but one of her ambitious goals. Her vaulting aspirations are limitless and unquenchable and stretch like the trail she hopes will one day run from here to the Smokies and beyond. When asked to name her proudest achievement, she thinks a quick minute and then answers with no hesitation: “My two goals when I started the job, and they were arbitrary, were to complete 50 miles of greenways and to create connections. The Project for Public Spaces says there’s only one city, and that’s in Colorado, that started with parks in disparate places and worked from the outside-in, like we have done.” Will Skelton credits Young with being “the consistent face of greenways development in the city. If you met her in a grocery store, she would start talking to you about greenways. She was also really good at the visionary thing – the best example of that is the Forks of the River to Ijams Wildlife Management Center. She suggested that and Bo

Townsend, the director, agreed that we could go through Ijams. That happened because of her. Donna’s been a real credit to the city and greenway development.” Young worked closely with former mayor Victor Ashe, whose parks and recreation chief Sam Anderson hired her. Ashe is proud of her successes. “I may be the only Republican Donna ever placed a bumper sticker for and I love her for it. She is dedicated. She is passionate. She lives, eats and breathes greenways. She could drive some city higher-ups nuts in the pursuit of more greenways, but I was always thankful she was there and worked hard each day to make my vision of connecting greenways across Knoxville a reality.” When asked if she has a biggest failure, Young doesn’t hesitate: “Fort Dickerson. I’m still sad that we couldn’t put a greenway around that beautiful park. We spent more money dynamiting the back of the Gateway Center (in the city-owned space near Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse), where they put in fake rock. I hate fake rock.” Young almost got fired from the U.S. Forest Service for complaining about fake rock in the Ocoee River prior to the Olympics. “It was the first time they’d put a course on a natural river, and we didn’t want

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“They had to send him back on another ship and tow the hulk of the USS Aaron Ward back to the Brooklyn Navy Yard, which was an odd coincidence since our family’s farm was located there.” She counts Humphrey Bogart and Michael Douglas among the distant relatives. Young grew up near Atlanta and attended a Waldorf school where she learned “to view the world through art and nature. And kindness. Always kindness.” That reminds her of another failure: “Not connecting East Knoxville across the South Knoxville Bridge. TDOT wouldn’t allow it.” When Young moved to Knoxville, her daughter, Cameron Broome, now 29, was a student at Bearden Middle School. Young says she’s never regretted settling here. “I’m totally grateful to Victor Donna Young volunteers at Knoxville Green’s free bulb giveaway. Photo by S. Clark Ashe, who gave me my job and inspired me with his America Outany fake rock in there. But we had fine arts from UT and a master’s in doors experience. And Will Skelton to compromise with those SOBs and landscape architecture from UGA, was a great influence. He had this let them put fake rock underneath she long ago fell in love with the great idea – ‘Let’s put a greenway and real rock on top.” work of Frederick Law Olmsted, in every part of the city, then we’ll She jumped topics: “When I whose most famous work was New connect them.’ ” retire, don’t name anything after York’s Central Park. In retirement, look for Young me. Spend the money on putting a Young was born in Long Beach, in green politics. “A friend said greenway around the quarry. All the Calif., June 19, 1945, and went un- to me years ago that I have three way around it.” named for two weeks until her fa- agendas: education, environment A one-time college professor with ther returned from the war after his and taking care of those less fora bachelor’s in fine arts from the ship was sunk by a kamikaze attack tunate than myself. Those are my University of Georgia, a master’s in off the coast of Okinawa. credos.”

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‘WWRD’ – remembering Ronald Reagan

Yesterday (Feb. 6) Ronald Reagan would have celebrated his 100th birthday. I suppose that we could celebrate it along with all of the other presidents’ birthdays on Feb. 21, but President Reagan was a special president for me. As we watch the continuing meltdown in Egypt and the slow simmer in other places in the Middle East those of us old enough cannot help but feel an uneasy sense of déjà vu. I remember back during the first quarter of my sophomore year at UT in the fall of 1979 the shock and amazement I felt when our fellow citizens were taken hostage A few weeks ago our estimable features editor, and one heck in Iran. I was shocked that it of a storyteller himself, Jake Mabe had the idea of gathering happened and amazed that our regular feature writers into one spot in the newspaper. We the Iranians were stupid know a good idea when we hear one, so it didn’t take much convincing for the rest of the staff to try to steal the idea as our own. enough to do it in the first place. Jake, however, was too quick for us. Before any of us could treacherously lay claim to his vision, he’d already rounded up his writers and found a home for ’em. Dang. So, hats off to Jake (who, by the way, also does a seriously killer Elvis impersonation) for rolling out the new section this Mayor to speak week. On pages A-6 and A-7 you’ll find your favorites like Jake, to Heiskell Marvin West, Lynn Hutton, Bob Collier and Jim Tumblin. A writer familiar to our Farragut readers, Malcolm Shell, is also Seniors slated for the rotation, and our community contributors are The Heiskell Comlikely to pop up from time to time. Jake might even convince munity Center’s senior yours truly to take a swing at the features pages on occasion. program will held I can’t imagine a better choice than Jake to manage the from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. features section. During recent months his stories have made Thursday, Feb. 10. The us laugh, cry and sometimes simply reflect on the human center is located at condition. He has an eye for the hilarious and the heartwarm9420 Heiskell Road. ing, and a smooth style that goes down easy. In fact, prepare to be entertained by his latest, which is about … no, I won’t spoil Knox County Mayor it for you. Tim Burchett will speak. First Century In his Elvis persona, Jake might say that his idea has us “all Bank will be serving shook up.” But, I intend to remain calm and enjoy myself – I cake and punch for hope you do, too. Now, will someone hand me my blue suede Valentine’s Day. shoes so I can stroll through the features in style? Lunch will be served Thank you, thank you very much. at noon with bingo beContact Larry Van Guilder at lvgknox@mindspring.com. ginning at 1 p.m. There is no cost for seniors ‘Barbarosa’ coming to Bijou but attendees are asked Go! Contemporary Dance Works invites the community to bring a dessert and a to “The Barbarosa,” 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, and 3 p.m. friend. Sunday, Feb. 13, at the Bijou Theatre. Tickets are $21.50 Info: Janice White, ($16.50 for students/seniors) in advance; $26.50/$21.50 at 548-0326, or Liz Jett, the door. Info: Studio Arts, 539-2475; box office, 684-1200; 938-8845. or www.gocontemporarydance.com/.

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Of course, what did I, as an 18-year-old college student, know? Instead of a rescue and massive retaliation I watched our great nation become a country of handwringers and the impotence of Jimmy Carter. As ROTC students, I remember we actually did a case study to plan a rescue. Our plan probably would have worked as well as if not better than the one actually attempted. Thinking of Reagan, I wonder “WWRD?” – “what would Reagan do?”– with the current crisis in Egypt.

I wish he was in charge today. Reagan was special for me. He was the first president I was able to vote for, the 1980 election being my first. I remember how his military buildup was felt almost immediately in ROTC, at advanced camp in the summer of 1981 and during my senior year the following fall. We wanted for nothing – blank ammunition, pyrotechnics – you name it, we got it. Reagan was my first commander-in-chief and I was proud to serve under him. Later in my career I had the opportunity to watch firsthand how his policies were destroying communism. On the border in Germany in the late ’80s, one could sense that change was in the air on the other side.

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Let there be no doubt or revision of history – Ronald Reagan single-handedly won the Cold War with his policies of forcing the other side to spend themselves into oblivion trying to keep up with us. The Reagan years were good years for me personally. My daughter was born during the Reagan years. I was proud to be serving during the Reagan years. I had much more conﬁdence in our national leaders during the Reagan years than I have had ever since, and I was in a position to pay a much higher price for misguided policies or government incompetence then than now. So a belated Happy Birthday, Mr. President. I sure wish you were here running things today.

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Local Boy Scout troops will collect gentlyused clothing to donate to Goodwill during the their Good Turn material drive through Saturday, Feb. 12. Participating Scouts will earn a patch for their efforts and community service. All proceeds from donations will beneﬁt the mission of Goodwill Industries-Knoxville Inc. to provide vocational services and employment opportunities for people with barriers to employment. Info: www.scouting. org or www.gwiktn.org.

Coupon Fair The second annual Knoxville Coupon Fair will be held 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 26, at Faith UMC, 1120 Dry Gap Pike. Attendance is free and childcare will be provided. Local coupon and money saving experts will be present to give one-on-one attention to participants. Instructional handouts will be provided for those new to couponing. Participants are encouraged to bring extra coupons and “freebies” to trade. Info: E-mail Gabrielle Blake at couponing incriticaltimes@gmail.com.

For registration info about this and all other AARP driver safety classes, call Barbara Manis, 922-5648. ■ Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 7-8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church, 9132 Kingston Pike. ■ Thursday and Friday, Feb. 17-18, noon to 4 p.m., Halls Senior Center, 4410 Crippen Road. ■ Thursday and Friday, Feb. 17-18, noon to 4 p.m., Sevier County Senior Center, 1220 W. Main St., Sevierville. ■ Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 21-22, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Church Street United Methodist Church, 900 Church St.

Katrina paintings KMA presents “David Bates: Katrina Paintings” through Sunday, Feb. 13. The exhibit includes works Bates produced in response to Hurricane Katrina and the devastation it brought to the Gulf Coast. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. Info: 934-2034 or www. knoxart.org.

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$200 worth of paint and materials. For Scircle, the project took almost a year from the initial idea to completion. The project consisted of building and installing a set of coat and backpack hooks on the wall next to the door of the classroom. In the storage room, Scircle built storage shelves above the file cabinets and storage cubbies that students can use for books and materials. Most of Scircle’s work was done offsite at Craig Jett’s workshop. The project is still in the completion phase. Scircle needs to have it approved by the Eagle Review board. Scircle plans to go to college when his high school days are through. He hasn’t made up his mind where, as yet, but he does want to ultimately study medicine and become a doctor.

PHS student pulls community together for Eagle Scout project By Greg Householder It’s a long road to becoming an Eagle Scout in the Boys Scouts of America. First, a Boy Scout must progress through the ranks of scouting – Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life and finally Eagle. Next, he must earn 21 merit badges, including First Aid, Citizenship in the Community, Nation and World, Communications, Environmental Science, Personal Fitness, Camping, Family Life, Personal Management, Emergency Preparedness or Lifesaving and Cycling, Hiking or Swimming. He must serve six months in a troop leadership position. He must take part in a scoutmaster conference. He must plan, develop and give leadership to a service project for any religious,

Singing valentines Orders will be taken for Singing Valentines for Valentine’s Day 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Sunday, Feb. 13, or until there are no spots available. A special song, a long stem rose and a card with your personalized message will be included. Prices start at $45 for a Valentine delivered within a four-hour block of time. A dozen roses, one-hour delivery and a DVD of the event are included for an additional fee. To make a reservation: 573-9381 or visit www. smokylandsound.com and click on “Singing Valentines.” Info: 3633251 or for a national delivery, call 800-876SING (7464) or visit www. singingvalentines.com.

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school or community. And finally, the Scout must successfully complete an Eagle Scout board of review. For Powell High School junior Austin Scircle, a member of Troop 506 in Halls, the journey is almost complete. Scircle recently completed his service project – construction of hooks, storage shelves and cubbies for the Powell High School Special Education CDC A room. Scircle orchestrated a lot of community support. First, he visited the area and discussed the need with teachers. Next, he enlisted support from the Powell High School Dreams Foundation with a request for a $325 grant, which was given, and the Home Depot in Powell for donations – which were given – a little more than

Austin Scircle stands with the storage cubbies he built for the Powell High School Special Education CDC A room for his Eagle Scout project. Photo by Greg Householder

7, between UT women’s basketball fans and Commodore fans. All donors participating will receive a coupon for a free spicy chicken biscuit from Chick-fil-A and a limited edition UT Women’s basketball T-shirt. The winner will be announced during the women’s UT/ Vanderbilt game Sunday, Feb. 13. Donors can donate at a daily mobile site or one of two fixed sites: 1601 Ailor Ave.and 11000 Kingston Pike in Farragut. Blood drives in your area: ■ 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, UT Medical Center, inside Woods Auditorium. ■ 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 7-8 and Friday, Feb. 11, student center on UT campus, inside rooms 223-225. ■ 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, UT Medical Center, inside Woods Auditorium. ■ 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, Walgreens in Powell, bloodmobile. ■ Noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, Walgreens on

Cumberland Ave., bloodmobile. ■ 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, Mast General Store, bloodmobile. ■ 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, UT Institute of Agriculture, inside Hollingsworth Auditorium. ■ 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, UT Medical Center, inside Woods Auditorium. ■ 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, Walgreens, 7523 Kingston Pike, bloodmobile. ■ Noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, Walgreens in Gibbs, bloodmobile. ■ Noon to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, Susan’s Cuts and More, 6202 Chapman Highway, bloodmobile. ■ Noon to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, Walgreens, 4001 Chapman Highway, bloodmobile. ■ 1-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, Shannondale Health Care Center, Middlebrook Pike, bloodmobile.

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Family affair Harmon puts feet to the street Litton’s Restaurant owner Barry Litton (holding grandson James Lyons) chats with mayoral candidate Ivan Harmon, who began his walking tour through Fountain City and greeted residents and business owners. Harmon wants the community to know that he is “one of the people for the people.” Photo by Ruth White

Invasion of the mayor snatchers By Larry Van Guilder Thinking about this story I nearly wrote “far be it from us” to pass judgment on the way the government runs its business. Fortunately, I regained my senses quickly and realized that is exactly what we do around here, and thus avoided praising Caesar when it wasn’t warranted. That said, lend me your ears. A couple of weeks back a reader called asking if we had information about a road project in North Knox County, a realignment of Dante Road, Dry Gap Pike and Fountain City Road. We didn’t, but were sure we knew where to get some answers. If you guessed we’d be checking with the county’s public works and engineering folks, you’re way ahead of me. Jim Snowden, an engineer and deputy director of the department, has always been our go-to guy when we have road questions, and if Jim didn’t have the answer, he could almost always tell us who did. A Shopper-News reporter contacted Snowden for an update on the project. The alert reader had noticed that work had apparently halted. Had the contractor pulled out? Is the project on schedule? Before we come to the heart-wrenching twist in this tale (you should have your handkerchiefs ready, however), let’s emphasize that the information we were seeking was not classified “for your eyes only.” It wasn’t subject to restricted access under the Patriot Act, hadn’t been impounded by the National Security Council (or City Council) as a state secret, nor would it have violated the privacy of the intersection in question, which could never keep a secret in the first place so would have no room to com-

to three persons in the A, E, RA, RA-E zone districts … (3) Up to four persons in condominium multi-dwelling structures within any RB, TC or PR zone districts …” It gets worse. Jarret noted that courts have been “inconsistent” in defining family. “There is not a simple solution,” he said. So as a county resident, or Larry as a homeowners association, Van Guilder what can be done if the Rolling Stones, their stage hands and a band of groupies take a liking to your neighborhood The law director’s topic and move the entire “family” was family. More specifically, into that new house down what constitutes a “family” the block and begin to party for purposes of the county’s 24/7? Jarret jokingly suggested residential occupancy stancontacting the fire marshal in dards? extreme cases, but he’s willThis snippet from Knox County codes should illustrate ing to consider the possibility that while most of us could of tightening the rules. “I’m going to take a crack rattle off a practical definition of family, when city planners at it and see how restrictive it and lawyers get involved the (occupancy standards) can be and stay within constitutional meaning gets slippery: “Residential dwelling law.” (Just like a lawyer – dragunits may be occupied by a family, a ‘functional family’ ging the Constitution into the consistent with the criteria discussion.) established by this ordinance, or any one of the following Author, author! If you’ve followed Jarret’s groups or persons, where one or more of whom is not career since he joined Knox related by blood, marriage, County’s legal team, you know adoption, or guardianship, that he publishes regularly in including foster children: (1) professional journals. His latTwo unrelated persons and est article, “Sexual Assault any of their children … (2) Up on Campus: The Public Risk By popular demand, Knox County Law Director Joe Jarret was back for a return engagement at last week’s meeting of the Council of West Knox County Homeowners. Jarret’s take on his encore performance was more modest: “I didn’t get it right the first time.”

Management Challenge,” appeared in the journal Public Risk in January. Sexual assaults are “one of the dirty secrets schools don’t want to discuss,” Jarret said. Jarret writes from the perspective of the risk manager. The article addresses federal law, prevention education for students, student rights, postassault procedures and Joe Jarret campus disciplinary procedures. A frightening statistic for parents jumps off the page: only 5 percent of women who are sexual assault victims report the attack.

No better time With planning for events surrounding the Civil War sesquicentennial underway, there’s no better time for Knox County to join efforts to preserve the birthplace of Adm. David Glasgow Farragut. The United States Navy’s first full admiral is a bona fide Civil War hero and a figure of national and international renown. Standing in for Margot Kline, Farragut resident Mul Wyman briefly addressed the Council with a history of the site. For information, contact Kline at utmargarita@ utk.edu, or check the website http://farragutbirthplace. blogspot.com. contact: lvgknox@mindspring.com.

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plain if it did. Blissfully ignorant of the tragic turn of events that had taken place in Knox County government’s executive branch, our reporter was stunned when Snowden said he would need permission from the mayor’s communications manager, Michael Grider, before he could answer our questions. Revived with the aid of smelling salts and a liberal dose of Jack Daniels, this fearless editor set out to unravel the meaning of this unexpected blow to the open and transparent government we came to know and love under former Mayor Mike Mike Rags – oh, wait. The investigation soon uncovered this memorandum from Snowden to Michael Grider. (OK, we asked, and they had to give it to us.) “Gentlemen, I received the inquiry below from Ms. Lester @ the Shopper. Would you like me to respond or prepare a response and let you review, etc. Thanks and I don’t care to do either, whatever you

preference may be.” In less than an hour, Grider responded: “If you don’t mind, go ahead and refer her directly to me, and she can pose her question to me and I’ll coordinate from there.” The document trail then ran cold. No matter, we had our answer, and we were grateful we hadn’t posed a really difficult question like asking the mailing address for 400 Main St. And here’s where the heartbreak starts. (Sniff.) Obviously, the minds of our mayor and his entire staff had been taken over by aliens! Furthermore, the aliens’ base had to be at or near the intersection we had so incautiously inquired about. There’s simply no other explanation for this sudden about face from a mayor who campaigned on promises of openness and transparency. The mayor snatchers are among us! Citizens, be afraid, be very afraid. And, whatever you do, don’t ask about county road projects. You could be snatched next!

Statistics send most of us screaming for the door. That’s not the case with Indya Kincannon. Knox County’s school board chair holds a master’s in public policy and urban/regional planning from Princeton University. She worked as a budget analyst for the Arizona legislature before moving to Knoxville when her husband, Ben Barton, took a teaching job at the UT College of Law. Now Indya is a stay-athome mom with daughters in grades 2 and 4 at BeauSchool board chair Indya Kincannon talks with parents followmont. She’s in her seventh ing the PTO meeting at Shannondale School. Photo by S. Clark year on the school board and is a passionate advocate for ents test scores from their scheduling permit grade level public education. school and the middle and teachers to carve out time for And she loves statistics. high schools their kids will collaboration, she said. Kincannon smoothly ex- attend. She contrasted the Knox County secured a plained higher standards, av- scores with those countywide grant to expand the TAP erage yearly progress (AYP) and statewide. It was easy to program to 17 schools – creand value added scoring when see that middle school math ating pay incentives for test she spoke to the Shannondale needs a boost. score progress. “We have treSchool PTO last week. It was good to see that Cen- mendous talent within each “I’m here to share good tral High School is making school,” Kincannon said. She news,” she said. “I’m incred- AYP in all academic subjects supports time for master or ibly encouraged by where we and falls below guidelines mentor teachers to work with are as a county. … We talked only in rate of graduation. less experienced teachers or a long time (about improving Kincannon called it “a jour- those having trouble with a education). Now we’re act- ney” and said higher stan- particular skill. ing.” dards have increased “the Kincannon has always The stats are all on the pressure that our teachers been smart. After seven years school system’s website – and kids are under.” on the school board, she’s beknoxschools.org and scroll to Professional learning com- come a strong, effective voice TDOE Report Card. munities in many schools for kids. And for 20 minutes Kincannon used Power- enable teachers to learn last Tuesday, she made test Point charts to show par- from each other; changes in score statistics compelling.

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The missing enabling legislation Sandra Clark Come February and there’s no draft. Buttry said the deadline is upon us. Kincannon said she had not retracted her request. Assistant Law Director Marty McCampbell said Jarret had drafted the bill and “sent a draft.” But apparently no one has it, she said, eyes darting around the room. No one spoke up, so McCampbell said she would ask her boss to “resend.” Stay tuned.

Our friends, the IDB Remember the Industrial Development Board?

That’s the group appointed by County Commission that can use the county’s credit to provide financing for private developers. Remember them now? Remember the TIFs (tax increment financing) that a couple of developers wanted? The IDB, then led by Suzanne Schriver and Harry Call, refused. Commission got piqued and declared term limits for the IDB. Now, a more compliant group of pro-development folks sits on the board. And Tim Burchett’s finance director came to the school board last week suggesting that we just skip the aforementioned enabling legislation (we’ve missed the deadline anyhow) and just ask the IDB to work with the selected developer on financing.

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McIntyre to address NAACP today Dr. Jim McIntyre will address the Knoxville branch of the NAACP at 6 p.m. today (Feb. 7) at the Beck Cultural Exchange Center. He wants to hear the community’s questions and concerns about students and the school system, said president Sheryl Rollins. This is an activity of Black History Month. Info: 973-0025.

■ Winter Choral Concert is 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, in the Clayton Performing Arts Center on Hardin Valley campus. Both parking and the concert are free, but donations will be accepted. The one-hour show will feature appearances by Bearden and Heritage high

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UT-Knoxville ■ Nominations deadline is Feb. 11 for the Educators Hall of Honor, housed in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. Inductees will be announced during a ceremony which begins at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at the UT Visitors Center. Info: http:// cehhs.utk.edu/AlumniTest/ hall_of_honor.html/.

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“What’s an IDB?” asked one board member. The astute Lynne Fugate quickly Googled it on her Pellissippi State laptop. She read the makeup ■ Gwen Cooper, author of the – names unfamiliar to most. New York Times bestselling cat Let’s cut to the chase. The story “Homer’s Odyssey,” will speak about her life with Homer IDB is John Valliant and his at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March friends. 17, at the Clayton Performing Whatever happened to Arts Center on the Hardin Valley just bidding a construction campus. Everyone is welcomed. project?

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You’ve gotta love county government. Back in December, Mayor Tim Burchett asked the school board to consider a lease-to-own deal on construction of a new Carter Elementary School. Let a developer build the facility to school board specs and then the county would lease it for 20 years. This would avoid adding to the county’s debt and the school system would get the building at the end of the lease, Burchett said. And, oh, by the way. This would require enabling legislation. Cindy Buttry said the legislature has an early deadline to submit bills, and board chair Indya Kincannon asked Law Director Joe Jarret to draft a bill for the board’s review.

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PULL UP A CHAIR … | Jake Mabe

Did you know?

Martin Van Buren Bates is a fifth cousin to President Abraham Lincoln. His family is also related to explorer Daniel Boone and country singer Loretta Lynn.

The world’s

For more information on Giant Fest, visit www.GiantFest. com. For more information on the Bates family reunion, call Rhonda Cookenour Turner at 680-2926 or e-mail rdtmusicworld101@aol.com. She also presents a program on the Bates family’s giants to schools and libraries.

Martin Van Buren and Anna Hanning Swan Bates – still in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s tallest couple on record. Photo submitted

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honda Cookenour Turner can tell you a good story. A giant, eight-feet tall kind of a story. Yes, her third great-grand uncle and aunt, Martin Van Buren and Anna Hanning Swan Bates, are listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s tallest couple on record. (California couple Wayne and Laurie Hallquist holds the modern record as tallest living couple.) Rhonda, who lives in North Knox County, discovered this whopper of a tale while researching family genealogy. Her grandmother, Hazel Juanita Bates Cookenour, had recorded a lot about the family’s history. Rhonda carried on her grandmother’s legacy after Hazel’s 2002 passing.

When he turned 6, Martin began to grow. And grow. And grow. It is believed he attended Emory and Henry College in Virginia before joining the 5th Kentucky Infantry of the Confederate Army in September 1861. (It later merged into the 7th Confederate Cavalry under Clarence Prentice). Martin Van Buren Bates probably should have been the Rebel to earn the nickname Stonewall – but, heck, he was bigger than one. Family lore has it that he carried two 71-caliber horse pistols strapped on his chest by black leather holsters that were 18 inches longer than a standard weapon. He was taken prisoner in April 1863 near Piketon, Ky., and held at Camp Chase in Columbus, Ohio, until his parole. Members of the ‘The Confederate Giant’ U.S. Army who saw him called him Martin Van Buren Bates started “a Confederate Giant, as big as five life like any normal-sized baby. men who fought like 50.” He was born in Letcher County Bates was forced to resign from (Whitesburg), Ky., on Nov. 9, 1837. the Confederate Army on July 19,

1864, because, as Prentice wrote, “there’s not a horse in the Confederate states strong enough to carry him for any length of time.” He was 19 years of age, stood 7 feet tall and weighed 351 pounds. By the time he reached full height, he stood just under 8 feet tall, family records show. Although he resigned as a first lieutenant, because of his physical stature, he was given the nickname “Captain Bates.” Bates returned to his homeplace only to discover it had burned and his family was missing. So, he sold the land, moved to Cincinnati and began touring as a giant, realizing folks would pay to gawk at his massive frame. Bates caught the attention of circus promoter P.T. Barnum, who quickly signed him up.

Anna, the 8-foot bride Barnum also did Bates another favor, introducing him to Anna Hanning Swan of Nova Scotia, who was even bigger than Bates. Anna came into the world as a big girl and grew rapidly. By age 6 she was as tall as her mother (5 feet, 2 inches). By age 15, she stood 7 feet tall. She began touring with Barnum in New York in 1863. Martin and Anna had met in

November 1870 at Gen. Winfield Scott’s home. They were quickly booked to appear together and sailed for shows in England in April 1871, even being summoned to appear before Queen Victoria. They became engaged aboard the ship and were married June 17, 1871, at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church in Trafalgar Square, London. Anna’s gown, commissioned by the Queen, contained 100 yards of satin and 50 yards of lace. The couple’s first child, a girl, was stillborn on May 19, 1872. Anna went into labor while on tour in England. The baby weighed 18 pounds and was 27 inches long. Although they would tour with both Barnum and the W.W. Cole Circus from 1878-1880, Anna’s health began to decline after the miscarriage and as a result of a thyroid problem. So, Martin bought 130 acres of land in Medina County (Seville), Ohio, and built a home. The ceilings were 14 feet high; the doors were 8.5 feet. The couple’s bed was custom made at 10 feet long. Martin had a custom-fit pew installed at the Seville Baptist Church. Anna played the piano, which had to be put on stilts so she could be seated and play it properly.

Why I hate my neighbor CROSS CURRENTS | Lynn Hutton When the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the returned exiles were building a temple to the Lord, the God of Israel, they approached Zerubbabel and the heads of families and said to them, “Let us build with you, for we worship your God as you do, and we have been sacrificing to him ever since the days of King Esarhaddon of Assyria who brought us here.” But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the rest of the heads of families in Israel said to them, “You shall have no part with us in building a house to our God; but we alone will build to the Lord, the God is Israel, as King Cyrus of Persia has commanded us.” (Ezra 4: 1-4 NRSV)

he Book of Ezra was written as a postscript to Chronicles (which it follows in our Old Testament). Second Chronicles gives the account of the destruction of Jerusalem and the carrying away of captives.

During the time of captivity, Esarhaddon, the king of Assyria, sent people from Babylon, and other lands of his holding, to populate the cities of Samaria, to replace the Israelites who had been taken away. He sent foreigners to the

land, but “they did not worship the Lord; therefore the Lord sent lions among them, which killed some of them.” (2 Kings 17:25) Later, King Sargon commanded a priest from Israel be sent back: “Send there one of the priests whom you carried away from there; let him go and live there, and teach them the law of the god of the land.”(v. 27) One of the priests was duly sent home, and he “lived in Bethel and taught them how they should worship the Lord.” So the people in Samaria became, essentially, spiritual halfbreeds: people who worshipped the Lord God of Israel, but who also continued to worship the gods of their homelands. Later, Ezra tells of the return of some of the Israelites from captiv-

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ity, by command of Cyrus of Persia, and their attempt to restore the religion of their fathers, which had centered in the now-destroyed Temple in Jerusalem. Their northern neighbors, the people of Samaria, came offering to help in the re-building, pointing out that they had been worshipping the God of the Israelites for years now, and offering a helping hand – a hand of fellowship. To which the heads of the families of Israel replied, “You shall have no part with us in building a house to our God; but we alone will build to the Lord. …” It was, at first, a question of religious purity, of “my religion is better, purer, ‘right-er’ than yours,” on the part of the Jews, and of “It doesn’t really matter what you believe as long as you are sincere”

A second child was born Jan. 19, 1879, but only lived 11 hours. The child weighed 23 3/4 pounds and was 30 inches long and still holds the Guinness record as the world’s largest baby. Anna died of heart failure on Aug. 5, 1888, one day shy of her 42nd birthday. Her husband telegraphed a coffin maker in Cleveland, Ohio, who thought the measurements had to be wrong and instead sent a regular-sized coffin. The funeral was delayed for days. To avoid this problem later, Martin went ahead and had his own coffin built. He kept it in his barn for 30 years. Just more than a year later, Martin married Annette LaVonne Weatherby, who stood only 5 feet, 3 inches tall. They moved to a house, which still stands, in Seville. Its side had to be torn out to move Martin’s bed inside. Martin died of nephritis (inflammation of the kidney’s nephrons) on Jan. 7, 1919. He and Anna are buried beside one another at Mound Hill Cemetery just outside of Seville. Seville hosts a Giant Fest each September to remember its biggest citizens. Rhonda is the coordinator of the Bates family reunion held the day before. This year’s reunion is Friday, Sept. 16, and the Giant Fest is Saturday, Sept. 17. Those who attend always have a big time. How could they not? Contact Jake Mabe at 922-4136 or e-mail JakeMabe1@ aol.com. Follow him online at jakemabe.blogspot. com, on Facebook or at Twitter.com/HallsguyJake.

on the part of the Samaritans. (Sounds uncomfortably familiar and contemporary, doesn’t it?) And thus began the hatred between the Jews and the Samaritans, which lived on for centuries, into the time of Jesus, influencing travel routes and famously forming the basis for the power and the irony of his parable about the Good Samaritan. It also brings to mind a church sign I have read and pondered on my way home from work every afternoon recently. It says (I may be paraphrasing slightly), “Your actions are more important than your beliefs.” The story of the Jews and the Samaritans from the sixth century B.C. forward, the Jews and the Arabs in the Middle East today, and life in the church in America beg a couple of serious questions: Is that statement true? Then, straight to the heart of the matter: Can you ever separate your beliefs and your actions?

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TALES OF TENNESSEE | Marvin West

orry I am so late with fall football projections. Got caught up in recruiting and lost my focus. I know, spring practice is just around the corner. Excitement is building for the Orange and White game. Can’t you just feel it? The season opener is a mere 29 weeks away. College Football News has already picked Tennessee to win the East division of the Southeastern Conference. Those who take that seriously should soon make December dinner reservations in Atlanta. Best restaurants fill up fast. One of my favorite barometers says an 8-4 season would appease most fans. Other paying customers are all over the lot, counting chickens that haven’t even hatched as already in the crock pot. Montana, Cincinnati, Buffalo, Middle Tennessee State, Vanderbilt and 27 in a row over Kentucky have been designated to provide bowl eligibility. Five of those six are at Neyland Stadium, almost guaranteeing a record sale of season tickets and popcorn. Many Vol fans are such delightful optimists. They remember the decade of dominance and expect duplication. Why not more of what Phillip Fulmer did between 1993 and 2001? An occasional national championship and a steady sequence of conference crowns became our birthright. A few fans have adjusted their perspective. One said another 6-7 record would be a disaster, that the team must show improvement, that Derek Dooley has to start producing something, his free pass has expired. Others are still hung up on last year, saying it was embarrassing not to be able to catch a punt, that the Vols must learn to play four quarters – and count to 11. I was shocked to hear that our main man is 1-20 against teams with winning records. Could this be true? Oh my. Maybe you heard that defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox got a raise. I got an e-mail asking why. The next sentence reminded me that Oregon scored 48, Florida 31, Georgia and Alabama 41 each and South Carolina 38. Hmmmm. Fortunately, that was then. This is now. Believe me, better days are coming. We don’t play Oregon. Take my word for it, Alabama won’t get more than 35 this time. Playing catch-up in the best league in the United States of America is no simple challenge but I predict Tennessee will make gains. My faith has

a firm foundation. No less an expert than Al Wilson said he thinks the Vols may have possibly turned the curve in the general direction of where we want to go. Excellent recruiting is the obvious building block. All you have to do is sign more and better prospects, bigger and faster, than the teams you are trying to catch. Any questions? Everyone assumes experience equals improvement. Could be the young offensive line will actually remember being slapped around in kindergarten. Maybe the bowl education will help Tyler Bray identify linebackers. Perhaps errors by amateur defensive backs will vanish with maturity. Incoming Byron Moore may help with schooling. I predict Dooley will have another stab at developing a running game. He gave up on that idea in late October and, when it really mattered, the Volunteers couldn’t make a couple of yards to retain possession and win a game. They were last in SEC rushing and 100th in the country. In the strange case of Tauren Poole, a tailback beat the odds, gained 1034 yards and remains a question mark. I do believe Bones (Justin Hunter) and the other young receivers will help us forget the dearly departed Denarius Moore and Gerald Jones – but maybe not Larry Seivers and Peerless Price. In searching for reasons why I think the Tennessee defense will be tougher, there are Jackson and Jackson, Malik at tackle and Janzen at safety, and “newcomers.” This is a risky omen. If the 2010 team was too young and inexperienced, we had better hope that most newcomers watch instead of play – or the Vols will again be too young and inexperienced. Of course there will be new linebackers. There are continuing causes for concern about the defensive front. Is there a real Montori Hughes and will he eventually emerge? Will Marlon Walls and Ben Martin make it all the way back? How good is Maurice Couch? Is there another Joseph Ayres in the emergency file? In projecting the forthcoming Tennessee record, two key answers are pending: 1. Which SEC foes have less talent? 2. Who will provide leadership, be the heart and soul of the 2011 Volunteers? I have never seen another Nick Reveiz but there might be one. Marvin West invites reader response. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.

Midwinter birding Cardinal

NATURE NOTES | Dr. Bob Collier

his winter hasn’t been exactly ideal, but we’re living in a tropical paradise compared to the poor wretches living in Chicago, Cleveland and the Northeast. We’re just back from northern Vermont, where they have more than two feet of snow on the ground and no prospects of it melting before spring, and they are putting the kids on the school buses every morning in subzero temperatures. We’ve had some snowy days, and some miserably cold ones, but then think back to the last four days of January, three of them bright and sunny, and all four with high temps of 60 degrees or better! It was so spring-like that the cardinals, the song sparrows and the tufted titmice were all tuned up and singing as if they thought it were April. And I was so encouraged that I decided to creep out of my winter cave and look around to see what was out there. It was last Monday, the last day of January, and about 45 degrees when I set out. I headed first to Schumpert Park, resting in the wonderful quietude of a weekday morning. Located down between Black Oak Ridge to the south and Beaver Ridge to the north, Schumpert Park has a lot of nice real estate besides just soccer fields. It has woods, fields, both mowed and unmowed, ponds, a doggie park, good walking paths – and birds. I walked around the place for about an hour, from 10 until 11 a.m., and found 18 species of birds, many of them doing their spring songs. Besides all the usual characters, I found a golden-crowned kinglet, a Cooper’s hawk, three cedar waxwings feasting on privet and poison ivy berries. And, the big unmowed field was a graphic demonstration as to why many of us aren’t experiencing as many goldfinches and others at our feeders this time of the year. It was filled with acres of dried flower heads of goldenrod, ironweed, and countless other tall fall flowers, and what must have been millions of seeds, just waiting to be harvested. But, as any experienced feeder will tell you, the birds still need our feeders when all that natural bounty is covered with snow. Well, then. The birds are active and singing, even at 11 a.m. Let’s

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try Halls Community Park. The Halls Park has some great new signs, showing maps of the greenway and the distances to the various places. It is 0.9 miles from the library to the far end of the greenway, with a 0.2 mile spur over to the wooden overlook. By now it was up to 57 degrees. I covered all the greenway in about two hours and recorded 29 species of birds. These included a redshouldered hawk soaring over the library end, another great close look at a Cooper’s hawk, sitting above me in a tree and clucking at me, and two different pairs of red-bellied woodpeckers excavating nest holes. There were three other kinds of woodpeckers, some yellow-rumped warblers and a flock of 43 robins out on the old soccer practice field. Hunger and fatigue won out about 1 p.m., but it had been a really nice day of birding, especially considering that it was still January. If I’d started earlier, there could have easily been another dozen species to add to the list. Try it for yourself! Travelling this time of year can be a good opportunity to see some interesting birds, and it is certainly more fun than reading billboards. Coming back down Interstate 81 from Vermont a couple weeks ago, we saw a bunch of neat birds, something every few miles. We saw a peregrine falcon chasing a flock of pigeons over the town of Cobbleskill, N.Y. We saw a raft of hardy ducks swimming between the icy margins of the Susquahanna River at Binghamton, N.Y. And we saw a fairly rarely seen roughlegged hawk perched in the median near the Pennsylvania line. The next day, going through the 323 miles of countryside that I-81

passes through in Virginia, we saw 11 kestrels, 21 red-tailed hawks, and an adult bald eagle! And I even saw one of the increasingly scarce loggerhead shrikes, perched on a big weed stem in the I-81 median in northern Virginia. Spouse frowns upon my birdwatching by car, especially at 70 miles an hour, but with wide open interstate and a little practice, you’d be amazed at all the bird life you can observe. Please be careful. When the rain and snow set in again, another thing you can do is build something. Our old birdfeeder was rapidly deteriorating, thanks to a combination of age, weather, and squirrels and raccoons. I just finished a four-day construction job to build a new and improved, and larger, feeder. I used scrap lumber and only needed two trips to the local hardware to finish up. The birds took to it almost immediately, though they were a bit suspicious at first of the big squirrel baffle installed just beneath it. If not a feeder, then you might whip together a few birdhouses. Building them can become an addiction. If you build a bunch of them, you can give them to your friends and neighbors to put up in the spring – sort of like with your zucchinis in the summer. It’s a win-win situation for everybody, including the birds.

A note in the way of follow up: my December column was about Cranes for Supper. Well, the Knoxville Bird Club Newsletter reports that the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has postponed for two years a decision about an open season on shooting sandhill cranes. Their public comment period yielded a 72 percent response against hunting the cranes, as opposed to a 28 percent opinion in favor of it. We should complIment the TWRA on its attention to public opinion and respecting it. Other government agencies would do well to follow the same policy.

Take heart! We’ve made it through Groundhog Day, and none of the furry rodents around here saw their shadow. The days are getting longer, and before you know it, there will be crocuses and such. Be glad you’re not in Minneapolis or Syracuse.

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Halls librarian Sally Dill passes away By Jake Mabe Sarah Kathleen “Sally” Dill, a sweet, gentle soul who loved libraries and learning, passed away last week. She was 65. Sally served as manager of the Halls branch library for the last 19 years. She was always ready to share a smile. Sometimes, if you were a regular, she’d have the book you placed on hold waiting for you by the time you reached the front desk. Last Christmas, when Santa made his regular stop, Sally’s eyes were the brightest in the room. “She was always in tune with her library patrons, recommending books and authors for the youngest to adult patrons,” says interim Knox County Public Library

director Myretta Black. Indeed she was. Please forgive the personal reference, but this story deserves to be told for Sally’s sake. During the summer of 1996, I was transitioning from Halls High to UT, hunting for a major, unsure whether to pursue English, history or journalism. I stopped by the Halls branch and told Sally I was interested in Richard M. Nixon. She pointed me in the direction of Stephen Ambrose’s three-volume biography on the Quaker from California. That settled that. Four years later, I graduated summa cum laude in history. Sally deserves a little credit. “Sally’s graciousness and sense of humor made her a very special lady and a joy to

Halls branch librarian Sally Dill passed away last week at age 65. In this file photo, she displays a rendering of what became the current Halls branch library. work with,” Black says. “She will be missed.” Sally worked for the Knox

County Public Library for 25 years. She was manager at the Sequoyah and Nor-

wood branches before coming to Halls. Born in Smyrna, Tenn., she graduated from Knoxville’s Central High School before earning a bachelor’s degree in English from UT in 1967. She worked part time at the Bon Air branch of the Louisville Free Public Library before enrolling in UT’s Master of Library Science program. She earned her master’s degree in 1985. She was a longtime member of Church Street United Methodist Church, active in its adult singles class and helped develop its Community Worship program. She was the “president” of PALS – Pizza Above Library Science – a group of friends from her library school days. She loved reading, especially to children, and en-

Noweta Garden Club visits Blount Mansion Gardeners learn of path to statehood By Greg Householder

Situated in the middle of downtown Knoxville on the bank of the Tennessee River sits one of the most important homes in the state. And most Knox County residents don’t even know it. The Noweta Garden Club paid a visit to Blount Mansion for the group’s monthly meeting last Tuesday. Club members were escorted on a tour of the mansion and grounds by Blount Mansion executive director Jason Illari. The tour began in the visitor center as the group watched a video about the life of William Blount – a signer of the U.S. Constitution and one who played a key role in Tennessee becoming a state. Club members learned of life in the late 1700s and early 1800s. Contrary to today, folks during that period freely moved furniture

Noweta Garden Club president Lana McMullen examines copies of documents in William Blount’s office. These documents were integral to the development of Tennessee’s first constitution and subsequent statehood in 1792. Much of this work was done from Blount’s office at the Mansion. Photo by Greg Householder around to meet the need. As Illari said, “If you asked Mary Blount where the dining room was, she would look at you as if you had lost it – they would not waste an entire room on merely eating.” The mansion site consists

of the house, a two-story structure with two additional wings added to the original design; a kitchen building; Blount’s office where much of the work in bringing Tennessee to statehood took place; the ice house; and another outbuilding.

Construction began on the mansion in 1792. William Blount died eight years later and he and his wife, Mary, are buried in the nearby First Presbyterian Church cemetery. Club members also learned how the property was saved. By 1925, the property was in serious disrepair. Nearby, construction was beginning on the Andrew Johnson Hotel, now headquarters for Knox County Schools. The hotel developers were eyeing the former Blount property as a parking lot. Local figures such as Mrs. B.B. Cates; Dr. James Hoskins, a dean at the University of Tennessee and president of the East Tennessee Historical Society; and Mary Boyce Temple, a regent of the Bonny Kate Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, spearheaded the effort to save Blount Mansion. Temple gave her check for $100 to secure the option on the property in November of

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Lions screen to save preschoolers’ sight By Valorie Fister When 3-year-old Casen Maddux visited a team of West Knox and Farragut Lions recently, he left with more than just a sticker for good behavior. The Concord United Methodist Church preschooler and his schoolmates underwent a very quick eye test that detects vision problems early on. It’s a key step in preventing not only the need for eyeglasses or corrective surgery later in life. It’s used to stop blindness. “I had a grandmother tell me that her 5-year-old grandson was legally blind in one eye,” West Knox Lions Club President Jim McFarland recalls. “By the age of 8 or 9, he had 20/20 vision in both eyes.” McFarland went on to explain that if eye problems are caught in children before the age of 5, it’s very possible for eye specialists to correct vision with the use of eye patches and other measures.

West Knox Lions Club President Jim McFarland calls on another Concord United Methodist Church preschooler for an eye screen. Casen Maddux, 3, gets a sticker from Lion Ron Welch after completing his eye exam. Photo by Valorie Fister For more than 10 years, the local Lions Clubs have been visiting the CUMC preschool and other area day cares and learning centers to catch vision problems early. The service is completely free to parents and schools.

“Every year we find a couple of children we refer to an eye doctor who are in need of care,” CUMC preschool co-director Pat Rapkowicz said. “It’s definitely worthwhile. “It’s a wonderful service. And it’s free. How many

things can you say that about nowadays?” West Knox and Farragut Lions donate their time and collect funding for materials for these programs. Money is gathered from both personal donations and fundraising efforts.

McFarland said portable machines called auto refractors are used to look inside the eyes. Readings are printed out and sent to the Tennessee Lion’s Eye Center at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital where they are analyzed and returned to teachers and parents. Each week, Lions arm themselves with this machinery and visit preschools and homes to check vision in the local community. In 1997, 980 children were screened through this KidSight Outreach vision program. In 2010, more than 37,000 children were screened. “September was a record for the year,” McFarland said. “More people were aware of this. Day care centers started screening. They realized this is not a scam. When you say ‘free service,’ they can’t believe it’s free.” McFarland said he personally was interested in doing good for his community and enjoys leaving centers knowing every child possible was checked for good vision.

Another section of the population the Lions would like to reach is at-home mothers. Local mothers are encouraged to contact the Lions Club or a local day care center to sign their children up for free screenings. All that’s needed is a permission slip. McFarland said Lions will screen if there is only one child or there are 100 children to test. Farragut Lions Club members Norvell and Kathy Burrow assisted West Knox Lions and said they, too, are happy to serve. “Well, our motto is ‘We Serve,’ ” McFarland said. “This is one of our best sight conservation programs. I’m elated knowing every one of those kids passed the screen, and I’m just as elated walking out when we’ve found one child in need.” The Lions Club encourages all day care centers to take advantage of this free community service. Call 690-2557 or your local Lions Club for information.

Changing of the guard: Joel Helton out at Central By Betty Bean The official story is that Central High School football coach Joel Helton has retired from coaching because of his longterm health problems and voluntarily submitted his resignation. He will be assigned to teach at Farragut High School. Helton was suspended with pay Nov. 12. A press release from Superintendent Dr. James McIntyre

the following Monday said he had been accused of intimidating a student with a stick. His daughter, Alison, says neither the allegation nor the “official story” is true. In an account given exclusively to the Shopper-News, Alison Helton tells her father’s story for the first time. Alison, 24, a graduate of Central High School, said her dad is a victim of age discrimination and his

unwillingness to pass undeserving students just to keep up the school’s graduation rate. To assign him to another school to teach while restricting him from coaching is unfair, she said. “Clearly they do not believe he is a terror to students or they wouldn’t put him back into a school.” Helton will “not be considered for future coaching positions with Knox County Schools,” McIntyre wrote in

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Helton’s undoing was charges that he had hit football players with a stick. Helton’s attorney wrote that “Coach Helton continues to deny that he at any time maliciously struck any child.” Lawyer James A.H. Bell responded to McIn-

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tyre’s reprimand. Both letters were made available to media late Friday. Bell said the charges of hitting football players were made by individuals with self-serving motivation; by members of the staff who want Helton’s job as head coach. Alison Helton believes her father, who is 62, has been mistreated. She said the locks to the fieldhouse and even the field were changed after Helton’s suspension. His personal belongings were locked inside and he was not allowed to retrieve such things such as clothes and medications. Alison says that the day Joel was suspended was one of the worst in her life. She called her mom who said, “Your Dad has been suspended, he will probably lose his job.” As to the maneuvering to replace Helton as head coach, Alison said assistant principal Charles Sheets forced her father to hire an assistant coach, Jason Phillips, at the beginning of the season. She believes Phillips has been promised the head coaching job. Last Thursday, we asked Superintendent McIntyre: ■ Why is Helton worthy to teach but not to coach? ■ Is there substance to the charge about pressure to give nonperformers a passing grade? ■ What is the process for filling his coaching position? Spokesperson Melissa Copelan said a visit to the Andrew Johnson office building at 3 p.m. Friday to review Helton’s personnel file would provide answers. The visit and review did not. We will continue to pursue the answers.

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Cleaning up neighborhoods By Joe Rector Drives through most neighborhoods in Knox County eventually turn up several eyesores or hazards to residents. Knowing what to do to alleviate problems can sometimes be confusing, but the Community Outreach Program under County Mayor Tim Burchett’s administration is coming to the rescue. Managed by Jonathan Griswold, Community Outreach is part of the mayor’s government efficiency initiative. People who have complaints can call 215-HELP (4357) for help. The caller gives the address of the problem property and information about the property. Pictures are also welcomed as part of the complaint process. The caller’s name is taken, but it is never given to anyone but those working on the case. “It’s important to have a name and contact information so that additional information can be gained and so that officials can report back

to remedy the problem and that length of time varies according to its size and scope. Griswold says inspectors try to work with people and use their discretion in each matter. However, if the problem is not alleviated, citations and fines can result. At different times of the year, common reasons exist Cars on blocks are codes violations. Photos by J. Rector for calling 215-HELP. Violations most often reported include: inoperable vehicles, overgrown vegetation, dirty lot, dilapidated building/ vacant building, commercial vehicle stored at residence, recreational vehicle stored at residence, unauthorized home business, no visible building permit, erosion/water run-off issues, signs in the right-of-way, rental properCodes violations in communities can be reported for investigation. ties not properly maintained

to the caller the progress of complaints,” Griswold said. Once a report is taken, it is passed on to codes inspectors who then investigate. If they see a violation, they will give property owners time

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Henegars celebrate 25 years David and Vickie Henegar of Halls had their 25th wedding anniversary Jan. 31. They celebrated Jan. 29 at home with their children. David is employed by Atlantic Research Corporation, and Vickie works at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Their children and spouses are: Amanda and Travis Johnson of Spartanburg, S.C., and Cora and Michael Johnson of Halls.

DeVault celebrates 90 years Lorena DeVault celebrated her 90th birthday Jan. 7 with her family. She is a member of Mascot Baptist Church. She and her husband, the late Charles C. DeVault, made their home in Luttrell for 67 years. She is a retired administrator from Kingston Pike Nursing Home. She has spent her life being a friend to everyone around her and helping those in need. Her daughter and son-in-law are

Sydney Alexis Carr was born Nov. 9, weighing 7 pounds 6.9 ounces and measuring 20 inches long. Parents are Kayla and Timmy Carr Jr. of Halls. Sydney has two brothers, Brenden Bailes and Timmy Carr III. Grandparents are Tammy Breeden, David Evins, Violet and Timmy Carr Sr., all of Halls. Great-grandmothers are Reva Highland and Louise Cooper, both of Halls. Breyanna Mae Cretsinger was born Jan. 14. Her parents are Greg and Mae Cretsinger of Piney Flats, Tenn. Grandparents are James and Mary Ryder of Halls and Darryl and Brenda Cretsinger of Johnson City. Chloe Malia Shelton turned 2 years old Jan. 17 and celebrated with her family. Chloe’s parents are John and Tiffany Shelton of Halls. Grandparents are Gerald “Jake” and Diane Lowe, Roger and Sandy Alexander and John and Vickie Shelton. Great-grandparents are Marie Cole, Dorothy Alexander and Mary Wagner. Chloe also has a big brother, John Alex.

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Jonathan Griswold is the manager of Community Outreach for Mayor Tim Burchett’s administration. who see problems in neighborhoods and want them corrected. “We specialize in dispatching people to problems, maintaining data and following up with residents when we’re finished,” said Griswold. It’s a case of government being responsive to the needs of its citizens.

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Business Networking International is an organization with chapters all across the country. It exists for the purpose of sharing referrals between qualified business professionals. Last year alone, BNI’s chapters generated more than $2.2 billion in business for all its members.

The Summitt Chapter is seeking the following new members: Health Insurance Agent Hair Stylist Commercial Realtor Home Inspector Massage Therapy/ Spa Owner Pest Control Owner Banker Advertiser Architect Printer If you are involved in one of these businesses, contact a BNI Summitt Chapter member to ask about joining our group or email instravis@gmail.com for more information.

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Ongoing classes at the Art Center The Appalachian Arts Craft Center is located at 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. Info on these ongoing classes: www. appalachianarts.net or 4949854. ■ Weaving with Carol Pritcher, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays. Six classes for anyone interested in gaining knowledge of the loom and beginning weaving. Classes can be scheduled on an individual basis by calling Carol on Tuesdays at 494-9854. $100 members, $110 nonmembers plus a small materials fee. Beginning-intermediate. ■ Hand-Sewing Day with the Quilting Department, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays. Bring your hand-sewing project or help out with the group quilting project with a group of ladies which meets each Wednesday to quilt, laugh and enjoy lunch together. No need to call ahead; just bring your lunch. No cost. All levels. ■ Braided Rug Class with Dot Fraser 6-9 p.m. the second Monday of each month. Learn to make a beautiful, colorful rug from your scrap material. Ideas for a kitchen, bathroom or hallway. This class meets during regular “Ruggers” monthly sessions. $40 members, $50 nonmembers, no charge for repeating the class. Beginning.

‘Arts in the Airport’ McGhee Tyson Airport and the Arts and Culture Alliance present “Arts in the Airport” through April 14. Selected artwork from 30 artists in Tennessee, Kentucky and Illinois will be exhibited in the secured area behind McGhee Tyson Airport’s security gate. Info: www.knoxalliance.com.

Chopin’s Birthday The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will celebrate the bicentennial of Chopin’s birth 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Feb. 24-25, with pianist Orli Shaham. Tickets begin at $23. Info: www. knoxvillesymphony.com or 291-3310.

‘Alive After Five’ winter series All shows are 6 to 8:30 p.m. Info: Michael Gill 9342039. ■ Feb. 11 – The Jaystorm Project, Rhythm & Blues and Soul ■ Feb. 18 – Milele Roots, Reggae and Ska ■ Feb. 25 – Jenna & Her Cool Friends, Blues from the past nine decades ■ March 11 – Philippe LeJeune, Piano Blues, Jazz and Boogie-woogie ■ March 18 – Paula Michelle, Rhythm & Blues and Soul.

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■ March 4: First Friday ■ April 1: First Friday ■ April 1-3: Rhythm ’N Blooms, Dogwood Arts ■ April 9: Rossini Festival, Gay St., 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. ■ April 15-17: Dogwood Arts Festival Market Square Art Fair ■ April 19-30: Knoxville Botanical Gardens’ Tapestry of Flowers, Krutch Park Extension ■ April 29: Dogwood Parade, Gay St., 7 p.m. ■ April 29: Dogwood Mile, Gay St., 8:45 p.m. ■ April 30: Dogwood Arts Festival Chalk Walk, Market Square & Krutch Park, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ■ April 30: Market Square Farmers Market in conjunction with Chalk Walk, Market Street, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ■ May 6: First Friday

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■ Stevens Mortuary (524-0331): Kathy Lynn Atkins Dewey G. Cole John Charles Gleason Jr. Sara Ellen Sanders Claxton Zachary

■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, United Methodist Men will host a Bring Your Valentine to Breakfast Day 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 13. Carry out will be available and donations will be accepted to benefit Boy Scout Troop 350. Info: 690-1060 or Tim, 789-5863.

CHURCH NOTES Community services ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, takes orders for Angel Food Ministries by phone, 228-9299, or in person the Saturday before each distribution. The distribution of the food is usually the third Saturday of each month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Info: 228-9299 or the church office, 690-0160. ■ Beaver Ridge UMC Food Pantry hands out food to local families in need 1-2 p.m. every Monday and 7-8 p.m. every first Monday. Donations and volunteers are welcome. Info: 690-1060 or www. beaverridgeumc.com. ■ Cross Roads Presbyterian hosts the Halls Welfare Ministry food pantry from 6-8 p.m. each second Tuesday and from 9-11 a.m. each fourth Saturday. ■ Dante Church of God, 410 Dante School Road, will distribute food boxes 9 a.m. to noon (or until boxes are gone) Saturday, Feb. 12. Must be present to receive a box; one box per

■ Central UMC, 201 Third Ave., will hold a children’s clothing and toy consignment and bake sale Friday and Saturday, March 4-5, with a consignorsonly presale Thursday, March 3. Consignors are currently being accepted for a $10 registration fee. Deadline to register is Tuesday, March 1: e-mail kanoak@ knoxcentralumc.org or call 363-3103. Info: knoxcentralumc. org/cs01.html. ■ Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Highway, will have a formal wear consignment sale for children and adults 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 12. Info: 922-1412.

Music services ■ First Presbyterian Church will host the Knoxville Early Music Project (KEMP) in a concert of sacred Italian music from the 17th century 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20. A free will offering will be collected. Info: 546-2531. ■ Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Pike, sponsors bluegrass each second Sunday during

■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, hosts an exercise class in the Family Life Center gym at 9 a.m. Tuesdays and 4 p.m. Thursdays. The ZUMBA program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program. Cost is $2 per class. Low-Impact Aerobics Classes will continue to meet 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Info: 690-1060.

Senior programs ■ First Lutheran Church, 1207 N. Broadway, members of 55 Alive senior group have changed the program planned for noon Thursday, Feb. 10. A PowerPoint presentation will be given by Pastor Derek Roberts and Carla Poore on the progress of the archives committee. Lunch will be served. Admission is $6 and reservations are requested, 524-0366. ■ Black Oak Heights Baptist Church, 8000 Brickyard Road, will begin a Bible study class for seniors without a partner 9:30 a.m. each Sunday in the

■ Second Presbyterian Church, 2829 Kingston Pike, will host Dr. William J. Carl III, president of the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, who will present “Learning To Be the Best Preacher You Can Be!” 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11. The event is free. There will be a break for lunch. Register: www. presbyteryeasttn.org. ■ Faith UMC, 1120 Dry Gap Pike, will host a family Valentine’s Day banquet and potluck meal social 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12. Entertainment will be by Hugh Livingston. Everyone is invited and encouraged to bring a dish. Info: 688-1000 or www. faithseekers.org. ■ New Liberty Baptist Church, 5901 Roberts Rd. in Corryton is having a youth revival Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 17-19. There will be special singing each night. Evangelists will be Shane King, Eddie Williams and Bill McCarter. Love offerings will be accepted every evening. Info: Reverend Scott Hill, 789-3300 or 281-0811.

by James Gustave Speth will be presented by Frank Cagle, Metro Pulse columnist, Wednesday, June 15. Reading the book is optional but encouraged. Copies of the books are available at the library. Info: Emily Ellis, 215-8723.

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The Arts and Culture Alliance has announced availability of the next Betsy Worden Memorial Artist Residency at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. Deadline for applications is Friday, March 11. The residency includes free, exclusive access to a 10-foot by 10-foot studio. Applications can be downloaded at www.knoxalliance.com. Info: 523-7543 or e-mail sc@knoxalliance.com.

The Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Norris will hold a Glass Fusing Workshop 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, with Kathy King. Students will learn the basics of glass fusing and make pendants using dichroic glass. Cost is $50 for members, $60 nonmembers plus $40 for materials. Deadline to register is Wednesday, Feb. 23. Cost is $25 and includes materials. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

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ance for Clean Energy, on Wednesday March 23. ■ “The Sacred Universe: Earth, Spirituality and Religion in the Twenty-first Century” by Thomas Berry will be presented by Rabbi Beth Schwartz from Temple Beth El on Wednesday, April 20. ■ “Living Downstream: a Scientist’s Personal Investigation of Cancer and the Environment” by Sandra Steingraber, will be discussed by Edye Ellis, host of “The Good Life” on HGTV, former anchor with WBIRTV and breast cancer survivor, Wednesday, May 18. ■ “The Bridge at the Edge of the World: Capitalism, the Environment and Crossing from Crisis to Sustainability”

By Greg Householder The Crown College Royal Crusader basketball team split a pair over the past week. On Jan. 29, the Royal Crusaders lost to Ohio Christian University 98-56. Brandon Johnson led the Crusaders with 18 points. Also scoring in double figures for the Crown College were Collin Hickman with 15 and Ed Loney with 10. Last Tuesday, the Crusaders downed Northwest Technical College in overtime 112-99. Nate Humphrey poured in 28 points. Also scoring in double figures were Loney with 21, Houston Sherrod with 16, Hickman with 14, and Caleb Cruse and Ethan Cook with 10 each. Last Saturday, the Royal Crusaders hosted Kentucky Christian University. Results of Saturday’s game were unavailable at press time. On Tuesday (Feb. 8) the Crown College will visit Johnson Bible College. On Friday (Feb. 11) the Royal Crusaders visit Appalachian Bible College in Bradley, W.Va.

A new season of the Brown Bag, Green Book lunch and learn series begins this month at the East Tennessee History Center: ■ “The Weather of the Future: Heat Waves, Extreme Storms and other Scenes from a ClimateChanged Planet” by Heidi Cullen, will be discussed by WATE Channel 6 meteorologist Matt Hinkin on Wednesday, Feb. 16. ■ “The Climate War Politics: True Believers, Power Brokers and the Fight to Save the Earth” by Eric Pooley, will be presented by Stephen Smith, executive director of Southern Alli-

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Special services ■ North Acres Baptist Church Happy Travelers will meet 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, for a gathering and luncheon. Music provided by Freddie Valentine Temple. Everyone is invited. Info: Derrell Frye, 938-8884.

The Appalachian Arts Craft Center is located at 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. You must preregister and pay for all classes in advance. Info or to register: www. appalachianarts.net or 494-9854. ■ Clay, Beginning Handbuilding, 10 a.m. to late afternoon Saturday, Feb. 12, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, with Sal Smith. Registration deadline: Tuesday, Feb. 8. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers plus a studio fee of $15 paid to the Pottery Studio. Beginning.

■ New Beverly Baptist Church will host the Washams 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20. A love offering will be taken. Info/ directions: 546-0001 or www. Newbeverly.org.

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■ Emory Valley Baptist Church will host Cross Connection at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20. Richard Nicely is pastor.

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The Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Norris will host “Kaleidoscope Magic” with Bob Grimac 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, as part of its Featured Tennessee Artists series. Open to adults and children 10 and older. Bring a lunch. Deadline to register is Tuesday, Feb. 15. Cost is $25 and includes materials. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

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A taste of Mexico in Halls El Catador Mexican Grill is scheduled to open Wednesday, Feb. 9, in the Halls community. Owner Jose Bravo and his wife, Ivonne Aich, are excited to offer authentic Mexican

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Better service means better banking To borrow a quote from Mark Twain, rumors of the demise of the banking industry are much exaggerated. While the current regulatory environment definitely creates an atmosphere of uncertainty, I’m pleased to announce a new First Tennessee financial center will soon open to better serve South Knox and Seymour. On Friday, Feb. 18, our Chapman Plaza Financial Center will close to reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 22, in the South Grove shopping center, onehalf mile away at the intersection of Chapman Highway and Governor John Sevier Highway. Another good news story: First Tennessee Bank won top customer satisfaction honors in both the national and regional categories for treasury

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Panthers face Bearden, Oak Ridge To wrap up regular season By Greg Householder

The Powell High School basketball squads had a rough time last week despite a two-game home stand. On Jan. 28, both teams went down to Central, the girls losing 59-51 and the boys falling 70-55. Shea Coker led the Panther girls with 21 points including four from 3-point range. Alexis Gillespie added 11 for Powell. Zach Miracle scored 30 points for the boys including four from beyond the arc. Last Tuesday, the girls lost to Anderson County 43-40. Torey Hyder, returning from an ankle injury, led Powell with 15 points including three 3-pointers. The Panther boys lost to Anderson County 76-49. Steven Parsons led Powell with

By Greg Householder Players, coaches, parents and supporters gathered at the Foundry on Jan. 28 to celebrate the championship season of the Powell High School football team. The team, which won the District 3-3A championship with an undefeated regular season record, was knocked out of the playoffs in the second round by Anderson County. But the night was not about the one loss, it was to celebrate the 11 wins and recognize superlative athletes. Longtime PHS Touchdown Club member and past president Tim Butler served as master of ceremonies for the gala. As attendees went through the buffet line, the 2010 PHS football season video played on a big screen. The 15 seniors – Nick Webb, Matt Meade, Austin Schwinge, Hunter Hodge, Jordan Fulton, Jeremiah Catlett, James Ussery, Andrew King, Tyler Waters, Austin Smith, Dijuan Minor, Josh Warren, Garret Mull, Steven Ross and Austin Benson – were seated at the traditional “table of honor” up front. Head coach Matt Lowe was recognized by the Powell Business and Professional Association as the 2010 Man of the Year and was present-

Monday Feb. 7 ■ Hardin Valley Academy at Lenoir City ■ Farragut at Clinton ■ Catholic at South-Doyle

Tuesday Feb. 8 ■ Halls at Oak Ridge ■ Central at Hardin Valley ■ Gatlinburg-Pittman at Gibbs ■ Powell at Bearden ■ Karns at Campbell County ■ West at Fulton ■ Catholic at Webb ■ CAK at Stone Memorial ■ Grace Christian at Sweetwater

Thursday Feb. 10

■ Sevier County at Halls ■ Campbell County at Central ■ CAK at Farragut

Friday Feb. 11 Halls at Clinton Fulton at Central Gibbs at Union County Oak Ridge at Powell Hardin Valley at Karns Carter at Bearden Cleveland at West Grace Christian at Anderson County

Saturday, Feb. 12

68-63. In girls action last Tuesday: Central rolled over Clinton 70-25, CAK beat Kingston 5451, Catholic fell to Lenoir City 39-36, Gibbs lost to Cosby 5246, HVA lost to Oak Ridge 4738, Bearden fell to Maryville 51-40, Halls beat Campbell County 45-29, West beat William Blount 81-54 and Farragut topped Heritage 46-35. In boys play last Tuesday: Central rolled over Clinton 92-52, Catholic downed Lenoir City 69-48, CAK beat Kingston 72-50, HVA lost to Oak Ridge 80-55, Halls topped Campbell County 7371, Gibbs beat Cosby 56-53, Farragut beat Heritage 76-44, West downed William Blount 72-40 and Bearden beat Maryville 53-46. Last Wednesday, the Webb girls downed CAK 47-27 and the Webb boys beat CAK 49- Powell’s Clay Payne duels with an Anderson County Maverick 38. last Tuesday. Photo by Greg Householder

ed with a framed copy of the Shopper-News front page announcing his selection, compliments of the Touchdown Club and the Shopper-News. Jim Courtney, a PHS standout – all-everything – who played at Powell from 1961-1964 and later starred at Mississippi State University, was the guest speaker. Junior quarterback Dustin McPhetridge was chosen as Most Valuable Player by vote of his peers and coaches. McPhetridge also won the Offensive Back Award. Other award winners were: Dyshawn Mobley, Offensive Player of the Year; Austin Benson, Defensive Player of the Year; Steven Ross, Defensive Line Award; Gray Bunch, Linebacker Award; Jonathon Staggs, Defensive Back Award; James Ussery, Offensive Line Award; Landon Wright, Receiver Award; and Darian Logan, Special Teams Player of the Year. Benson and Ussery also won Weight Room Awards. Donny Tillman won the Panther Offense Award and Cody Jett won Panther Defense Award. The Panther offense and defense are the “scout squads” that run upcoming opponents’ schemes to prepare the starters. The Freshman Most

Valuable Player was Hagen Owenby; the Freshman Lineman Award went to Brady Scalf; the Freshman Skill Player Award went to Donny Tillman; and the Most Improved Freshman Award went to Mike Brown. The Senior Academic Award went to Matt Meade; the Junior Academic Award went to Justin Wood; the Sophomore Academic Award went to Cody Jett; and the Freshman Academic Award went to Adam Dykes. For the ninth consecutive season, WRJZ-AM 620, the station that broadcasts all Panther football games, and Knoxville Trophy and Awards made presentations to the broadcast crew’s Players of the Year. Those honorees are: Austin Smith, Humphammer’s Market and Deli Hawg of the Year; Nick Webb, Knoxville Trophy/Joy 620

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