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AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD Rotary Club of Knoxville to hold Fat Tuesday Party Rotary Club of Knoxville will hold its second annual Fat Tuesday Party and $10,000 Reverse Raffle fundraiser 6:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at the Foundry. The fundraiser benefits local and international programs. Tickets are $100 for a chance to win $10,000. Every 25th name drawn will receive $100 back. You do not have to be present to win. Info: Elaine McCullough, 523-8252 or visit www.rotaryclubofknoxville.com.

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Fort Sumter Cemetery seeks bids Fort Sumter Community Cemetery will be taking bids for mowing and landscaping services for the remainder of 2011. A pre-bid meeting will be held 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, at the cemetery. If unable to attend, call 660-6949 to make arrangements to pick up a bid package. Bids must be returned by March 29.

In search of Civil War memorabilia Representatives from the Tennessee State Library and Archives and the Tennessee State Museum will be at the East Tennessee History Center, 601 South Gay St., 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 10, to record and digitize Civil War memorabilia owned by local residents. Anyone with Civil War memorabilia is encouraged to have it recorded. The archivists will not actually take possession of the items from their owners. To schedule an appointment with the archivists, call 615253-3470 or e-mail civilwar. tsla@tn.gov. Info: http://tn.gov/ tsla/cwtn/events.htm. Visitors at the Coupon Fair at Faith UMC reach for free coupons.

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aith United Methodist Church has developed a unique ministry to help residents save money in tough times. Gabrielle Blake said “Couponing in Critical Times” was not designed to make money but to help fulfill the church’s mission. Blake “This is a way to meet human need.” Church members staffed free child care and provided refreshments to some 600 visitors at this year’s Coupon Fair. Vendors set up booths to talk to those who attended. The Fair is annual, but Blake hosts a blog year-round at Couponing incriticaltimes.blogspot.com/. On the blog, she offers moneysaving ideas. Let’s share: ■ Buy the Sunday paper for coupons. ■ Read magazines for coupons. ■ Sign up online for e-newsletters. If you like a particular product, go to the company’s website to see if they have printable coupons. ■ Become a Facebook fan for any business or product you regularly buy. ■ If you cannot find a coupon for a product you like, call or e-mail the company to request one. If they don’t do coupons they might send you samples. ■ Ask your friends, family and neighbor for coupons they might not need or want. ■ Download coupons at www. cellfire.com or www.shortcuts.com or www.kroger.com. ■ Sign up for store cards. Food City sends coupons to members of their Kids Club. ■ Read Blake’s blog daily for links to coupons. Blake’s work is based on her philosophy: “I know it sounds strange, but I have found in my life that the more you give the more you receive. If you find that you have an extra coupon, pass it on. If you hear about a great deal, spread the word. Volunteer when you can. Get to know your neighbors. “When we focus on what we do not have, we feel desperate. When we focus on what we can do, we feel empowered.”

A wild ride through the justice system Farragut residents felt victimized by thieves and officials By Larry Van Guilder Like most of us, Kim Cook and her husband, Darryl Smith, had little experience with the criminal justice system and were glad of it. That changed around 5 a.m. on Jan. 4 when Cook’s car was stolen from the garage of their Farragut residence. Her subsequent experience with law enforcement officials and Knox County prosecutors left her and her husband outraged and bewildered. To the extent that any crime victim’s story can have a happy ending, this one does, but getting there was a wild ride. Cook told her story in a Feb. 18 letter addressed to General Sessions Judge Chuck Cerney and copied to dozens of local and state officials:

“On January 4, 2011, at 5:09 a.m., my car was stolen from my garage at my home. The Knox County Sheriff’s (Office) was called at approximately 7:30 a.m., upon the discovery of my missing car … and we were told they were busy and would take our name and number and call us back. After a while and no return call my husband called back and a report was taken over the phone.” Cook wrote that the sheriff’s office showed “no interest” in coming to her home to check for evidence the thief or thieves may have left. Asked if they had insurance, they were told to call their insurance company and were “dismissed.” Fearing that the thieves would discover a letter in the car from her bank notifying her of a check for a large sum to be released to her the following day, Cook said she told Detective Jim Pritchard that she was “terrified” that the

thieves would return to her home. “Detective Pritchard felt my fears were unfounded and again dismissed me,” she wrote. Cook’s husband, Smith, is head of engineering for the town of Farragut and has access to the town’s traffic enforcement camera videos. The morning of the theft he watched a video showing his wife’s car pulling out of their subdivision and heading east on Kingston Pike before turning north on Campbell Station Road. Cook wondered why her husband was doing the investigation. “Isn’t this the job of the sheriff’s department?” she wrote. On Jan. 7, the KCSO called to tell Cook her car had been located. It had been wrecked following a high speed chase on I-75 in Loudon County. Had Cook known more about the driver at the time her vehicle was stolen, her fear would have magnified.

Afton Broderick, a 21-year-old former student at Karns High School, was wanted for questioning in the attempted murder of two other upstanding citizens (who would decline to testify) on Dec. 27. She also faced charges for other thefts. Cook discovered that Broderick had a Facebook page where she had posted statements that might have come from the defendants in the Christian-Newsom murders: Jan. 2, 2011: “I told yall weak ass nigga to stay out of my face, get it now?” (Although she uses language familiar to listeners of “gangster rap,” Broderick is white.) Dec. 14, 2010: “no apologies, nah suckers I’m not sorry. You can all sue me, y’all could be the cause of me no remorse for me, like there’s no recourse for me no apologies not even acknowledging you at all … till I get a call that

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community A story behind the story Last Monday a letter arrived in our office from Farragut resident Kim Cook. Kim is the wife of Darryl Smith, who heads up the town of Farragut’s engineering department. Kim’s car was stolen from the family residence on Jan. 4, and the letter related in great detail her frustration with representatives of various law enforcement agencies and the attorney general’s office. Outrage at what she considered – with justification – a looming miscarriage of justice poured forth from her letter, mixed with the feelings of terror and violation felt by all crime victims. The following day I received a call from Darryl. We discussed Kim’s letter and he asked that I call her for more details. I spoke with her Tuesday afternoon and assured her we would follow up and give her what help we could. On Tuesday evening County Mayor Tim Burchett spoke to the Council of West Knox County Homeowners. I was able to corner the mayor after his presentation and found out he had read the letter and was determined to help Kim and Darryl. On Wednesday I was able to speak with John Gill in the AG’s office. John promised to look into the matter and get back to me. Later that day, he did, and with the unofficial word that the victims should get more satisfaction from the justice system than they had been told to expect. I also contacted the Knox County Sheriff’s Office about Kim’s complaints. Meanwhile, Burchett and his staff were at work. Thursday was court day for the alleged car thieves, who were appearing in different courts, and Jonathan Griswold from the mayor’s office shuttled back and forth keeping Kim and Darryl up to date on what was happening. Late Thursday Darryl called with some good news. The “attitude” had changed, Darryl said. One of the thieves, Afton Broderick, was taking a plea that would net her a sixyear sentence. Broderick also was facing charges in Loudon County. Two weeks earlier, Kim and Darryl had been told that that the prosecutor was willing to accept a deal that would have let Broderick off with a year’s probation and a promise to pay restitution to her victims. Darryl was also happy to tell me that Broderick’s alleged accomplice would be offered a chance to plea in exchange for a 13-year stretch. The bad guys aren’t walking away after all, and that’s as good an outcome as we could have asked for. Darryl graciously thanked us for our help. We were glad we had the opportunity to fulfill a newspaper’s historic role as a watchdog. If you skipped ahead, you can read more of Kim and Darryl’s story on the front page. And check out our features pages, A-6 and A-7, for more from our crew of outstanding writers. Bon appétit!

Wild ride through the justice system dos when prosecutor Willie Lane called her aside. Lane told her that the witness for the attempted murder charges against Broderick and Thodos had not shown up. The public defender was asking that all the charges against Broderick be combined and that she receive a year’s probation for a guilty

plea. Lane agreed, and the next day Cook composed her letter. Cook says officers from the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office told her that Broderick provided them with details of “numerous other thefts” she had committed as well as details of the attempted murder. She says e-

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mails and calls to the KCSO and a detective with the Knoxville Police Department (one of Broderick’s alleged thefts occurred in Sequoyah Hills) were never answered. Cook’s letter got results. On the “official” side, Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett stepped in. Unofficially, this

newspaper also took up the cause. On March 3, Broderick accepted a six-year sentence in exchange for a guilty plea. She faces additional charges in Loudon County. Thodos is facing a sentence in the range of 10 to 13 years should he choose not to go to trial. Chalk up one for the victims.

Sheriff responds to today’s front page story Knox County Sheriff’s Office response via e-mail from spokesperson Martha Dooley: ■ Concerning the call to report the theft: “It is standard operating procedure for people to be called back if everyone in teleserve is busy.” ■ Regarding Cook’s complaint that no one from the sheriff’s office came to her home: “Forensics, to my knowledge, is not typically sent to stolen vehicle calls. The crime scene

Knox North Lions plan ‘Patriotic Pet’ contest for July 4th parade The Knox North Lions Club met last Wednesday to discuss plans for a couple of fundraisers. The club will be joining with the Farragut Lions Club to host a pancake breakfast from 8-10 a.m. on April 2 at the Applebee’s in Cedar Bluff at the corner of Cedar Bluff and Peters roads. Cost is $5 and tickets may be purchased from any Knox North or Farragut Lion and can be purchased at the door. The Lions will be hosting a “Patriotic Pet” contest in conjunction with the Powell 4th of July parade. Plan to bring your pet decked out in their best patriotic regalia and compete in

in this case was driven away.” ■ Concerning Cook’s concern about the banking information in her car: “Det. Pritchard told her he understood her concerns (but) in all probability the suspects were more concerned with the vehicle” and the property it contained. ■ The video tape was reviewed by Cook’s husband, Darryl Smith, before Det. Pritchard was assigned to the case. Smith did not supply a copy of the tape as requested, but

as described by him, the tape contained no useful information. ■ Regarding Cook’s discussion with Asst. District Attorney Willie Lane: “I spoke briefly with ADA Lane, who stated that she did not tell the victim that the suspect would receive one year probation. … Mrs. Lane stated that the victim became very agitated with her, … to the point that Det. Giammariono of KPD stepped between the victim and Mrs. Lane.”

the contest. Winners will be determined by popular vote. Cost to enter the pet is $5 and votes are $1 each. The contest will be held at the post-parade festivities at the Scarbro field.

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The Powell High School Alumni Association will celebrate its 93rd anniversary on April 2 with the group’s annual dinner to be held at the Jubilee Banquet Facility off Callahan Road. Registration will begin at 4:45 p.m., social hour is 4:45 to 5:45 and dinner will begin at 6. Bob Hodge, Powell High Class of 1979 and a contributing outdoor writer to the Knoxville News Sentinel, will provide entertainment. Cost is $20 and reservations may be made by calling Mary Hodge-Cunningham at 938-9428 or Vivian

The Powell High Band boosters will be holding its second annual motorcycle run Saturday, April 30. The ride begins with registration at 11 a.m., lunch at noon and the ride kicking off at 1 p.m. at Knoxville Harley Davidson on Clinton Highway. There will be goody bags and the ride is free but donations are appreciated. The Marching Panthers will be representing the Powell community at the 70th anniversary observance of the attack on Pearl

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Dreams Foundation Hall of Fame induction The Dreams Foundation will be holding the induction gala at the Jubilee Banquet facility off Callahan Road beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 9. The induction will honor Anthony Buhl, Sharon McIntosh, Richard Bean, Ron Rackley, Jennie Meredith Cowart, Tom Householder, Raymond Johnson, Charles Roach, Rex Stooksbury, Laura Bailey, Allan Gill, W.F. “Snooks” Scarbro, John Cooper, Leo Cooper, J.D. Jett, Larry Stephens, Nita Buell Black, Marvin West, Mike Ogan and Jim Hobart. Tickets are $50 and tables of 10 may be purchased at a discount for $400. Tickets may be reserved by calling Greta Stooksbury at Powell High School 9382171, ext. 108.

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Remembering Papaw Ogan be at the Cracker Barrel in Rockwood before returning to Powell through Oak Ridge. There is no cost for the ride and all are welcome. Riders should bring gas and money for breakfast and lunch.

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ell High School a little after 9:30 p.m. last Friday. Chris left me a message I really did not want to hear. I got to know Chris a couple of years ago when I went with the Powell High girls basketball team to Murfreesboro for the state tournament. Chris was a student manager making sure the equipment got off and back on the bus. Nowadays he can be found in the balcony shooting video for the teams. Chris called me on Friday to tell me that Papaw Ogan had passed away. John James “Papaw” or “Papaw O” Ogan was a fi xture at Powell athletic contests, particularly basketball games. At almost every game, he could be found on the front row, usually wearing his “Papaw O” T-shirt and his characteristic red suspenders, cheering on the Panthers. Papaw Ogan was usually with his nephew, Gerry “Humphammer” Neely. The kids at Powell loved Papaw Ogan. During the games “kids” of all ages – young ones, high schoolaged ones and some not-soyoung ones – would come by and say hello and get a hug or smile for their troubles. According to his obituary, Papaw Ogan was born April 2, 1932, in Claiborne County. He accepted Christ at an early age. Papaw Ogan leaves behind his wife, Barbara Hurst Ogan; sons, Mike Ogan and wife Missy, and Pat Ogan; grandchildren: Shane and wife Ashley, Drew, Erin and Marshall Ogan; greatgrandson, Zach Ogan; greatgranddaughter, Alice Jo

Ronnie Qualls and David Doane of the Powell Lions Club pick up trash along Emory on Feb. 26. The trash pickup was a function of the Powell Community Club and is one of the events absorbed by the Powell Lions Community Action Committee with the Lions and the Community Club. Ogan; brother, Lewis Ogan; sister, Betty Neely; sisterin-law, Edith Ogan; sisterin-law, Peggy Percival and husband, Lawrence. Powell basketball games will not be the same without Papaw Ogan in those red suspenders of his sitting with Humphammer.

AFSPA meets tonight The Airplane Filling Station Preservation Association meets at 6 tonight (March 7) at the airplane. The AFSPA is the group preserving and restoring the historic filling station on Clinton Highway. Anyone interested in joining with the preservation efforts is invited to attend.

PBPA meets Tuesday The Powell Business and Professional Association meets at noon Tuesday, March 8, at the Jubilee Banquet Facility off Callahan Road. Bob Bell will be the guest speaker. Former addict, former alcoholic and recovering fatboy;, Bob Bell is the host of “The Bob Bell Show” weekdays on Joy 620 WRJZ. Bob has been married since 1984 to wife Meg. He has three children: Rebekah Randall, 22; Jordan Bell, 19,

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New Lion Carl Rickels receives his Lions Club pin from his sponsor, Powell Lion Diane Wilkerson. Photos by Greg Householder and the Community Club’s activities fell under the newly organized Powell Lions Club Community Action Committee. The road cleanup was the second former Community Club event undertaken by the Lions. The first was the Taste of the Season community craft fair in December. At the club’s meeting last Thursday, District 12N governor-elect Chuck Bailey and his wife, Paulette, were on hand as Chuck Bailey

conducted the new member induction ceremony for new Powell Lion Carl Rickels. The Lions also elected Traci Orberg as president, replacing Diane Wilkerson who was elected as first vice district governor of Lions District 12N. Orberg and Wilkerson will assume their new duties July 1. John Black and Ronnie Qualls were re-elected as treasurer, business account, and treasurer, charity account, respectively.

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FBC Motorcycle Ministry kicks off riding season Saturday The motorcycle ministry of First Baptist Church of Powell and Fountain City begins the 2011 riding season with its first ride Saturday, March 12. All riders are invited and the ride begins with a meet-up at 8 a.m. at “The Spring,” the parking lot across Ewing Road from the FBC-Powell Youth Center. Kickstands up will be at 8:30 a.m. The group will stop for breakfast before heading through Karns to Farragut and taking U.S. 70 to Ozone Falls. Lunch will

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The Powell Lions Club will be hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser from 8-10 a.m. Saturday, March 12, at the Applebee’s on Cedar Lane. Cost is $5 and tickets are available from any Powell Lion or can be purchased at the door. On Feb. 26, the Powell Lions conducted a cleanup along Emory Road from Clinton Highway to Brickyard Road. The stretch of road, part of the Adopt-ARoad program, had originally been “adopted” by the Powell Community Club. The Community Club and the Lions merged recently

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paper had editorialized in favor of the review itself. Lyons also inadvertently threw a lifeline to the Mark Padgett for Mayor campaign. Padgett immediately seized on it and was able to change the subject from his own campaign donations to his opposition to secrecy in government. It gave him a good news week which he needed. And his actions made Marilyn Roddy appear exasperated that she was even being asked to take a stand by claiming she did not want to be placed in a box. Madeline Rogero did her best to defend the motives for the secrecy but could not bring herself to be for it. But not one of the four mayoral candidates supported Lyons’ position. He was alone. City Council, the interim mayor, public pressure or all of these will force this process into the open. Anita Cash and Bill Warwick will not abide by a secrecy pledge. Cash is a modern day Bernice O’Connor who will challenge this process at every turn. Lyons has created controversy over his own special project at its inception when the spotlight should be on the reasons for its creation. He has raised the issue of a hidden agenda which he does not wish to discuss in public. Does he hope to cut current retirees’ pension checks or reduce the pensions for current employees? He himself is already vested for a city pension as the city’s fourth highest paid employee in addition to his UT pension which he has earned. He and Deputy Mayor Larry Martin need to be open about what they want this task force to accomplish. The taxpayers should expect no less. Lyons needs to return to being the consensus person. He can do it.

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A slush fund by any other name … If you file a federal income tax return, you’ve seen the checkbox which asks if you want $3 to go to the presidential election campaign fund. At least the feds ask, but some county commissioners want you to contribute to their campaign funds the old-fashioned way – through the back door. Showing contempt for County Mayor Tim Burchett’s efforts to rein in spending, commissioners are now openly discussing increasing the so-called discretionary fund available to each commissioner to $10,000. Commissioners want to spend more, not less, at the same time county employees’ jobs are on the line and the mayor says the next budget is starting $3 million in the red. The argument that the total available to commissioners, $110,000, is $4,000 less than was available to the old 19-member body is a disingenuous attempt to defend what has never been more than a slush fund. When the

Larry Van Guilder election rolls around, what incumbent doesn’t want to be known as a friend of her local high schools’ booster clubs or his favorite charitable organization? Commissioners who support this slush fund will say that the money goes to worthy causes, organizations deserving of support. But shouldn’t taxpayers have the final say on where their money goes? Without exception, all donations to charitable causes should undergo vetting as part of the annual budget process. A commissioner may defend slush fund handouts by saying he is elected to represent the taxpayer. Agreed, but if this practice faithfully represents the will of the voters, commis-

sion shouldn’t object to a referendum on the next ballot asking for an up or down vote on the continuance of discretionary funds. Fat chance. Burchett’s response to this latest move by commission to spend your money as they see fit is unequivocal: “It sends the wrong message,” he says. “Families are living on less now, and government just seems to take more. We need to lead by example now.” Burchett acknowledges that $110,000 is a tiny fraction of the county’s roughly $650 million budget. But he nails the issue by noting that it’s the symbolism, not the amount, that’s most important. Maybe those commissioners who have the interests of the people at heart will try to head off this ill-conceived cash grab. They could perform an even greater service by moving to strike discretionary spending from commission’s budget.

If that’s not enough outrage for you today, you can fi ll your tank to the brim with another proposal that’s being whispered about: a pay raise for commissioners. While you’re getting up from the floor, I’ll point out that commissioners already earn as much as Tennessee’s state representatives in Nashville. If you’re looking for an example of genuine public service in elected officials, consider the town of Farragut’s unpaid Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Without suggesting that commissioners volunteer their time, any talk of a pay raise now is a slap in the face to struggling taxpayers and county employees whose jobs hang by a thread. It will take a term-limited commissioner to do more than whisper about a pay raise. But term-limited or not, those who support an increase in the slush fund should hear about it. contact: lvgknox@mindspring.com.

Flood mucks with First Creek flood project Three inches of rainfall in three hours on Feb. 28 left the Emoriland/Fairmont Boulevard neighborhood in an alltoo-familiar posture: underwater, again, with the First Creek flood project delayed, again.

Betty Bean The good news is that the project delay will only be four days in duration. That’s enough time for the contractor, Bell & Associates, to pressure wash the deck of the unfinished Fairmont Boulevard bridge. “That structure got inundated,” said Tom Clabo, the city’s chief civil engineer. “They had the steel tied and were ready to pour the deck when all that water deposited a lot of mud and debris. There was no damage to the rebar, but the thing you don’t want

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to do is leave any kind of mud or debris when you pour concrete.” Clabo said the First Creek project “might have helped some” to mitigate some of the damage of last Monday’s storm, but there’s not much that can be done when 3 inches of water fall in three hours’ time. A block north of the new bridge, the water was 62 inches deep in the basement of Ken and Kathleen Sherfick’s Dutch colonial at the corner of Emoriland and Broadway. Two days after the deluge, they still had about a foot of water and two fish – one alive, one dead down there. The next day, the live fish had been returned to the creek and the Sherficks were still mucking out their garage. As they worked, they could hear the siren of a First Responder firetruck that was attempting to find its way into the neighborhood through a maze of blocked-off streets. The water was “only” 32 inches deep next door to the Sherficks’ at Charlene Hess’s basement rancher, but she reported at least $30,000 worth of uninsured damage – and two snakes. Brian Dove, who lives on the corner of Fairmont and Broadway (now a dead end due to bridge construction) said it wasn’t bad at his house – “Just a little flooding, about 2 feet of water.” From his 3-story English Tudor, Dove has a bird’s eye view of the long-delayed First Creek project, which the city started planning for in 2005 but did not reach an agreement with the neighborhood on until 2008 and didn’t get

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Karen Russell measures the water line in her basement – 32 inches. Photos by Betty Bean started on until the following year when some stimulus money came through. It was slated to be done early last fall but sat idle and uncompleted from November through February due to a legal dispute between the prime contractor and a subcontractor. He says he’s glad that Bell has taken over the project, “Because they seem much more serious about getting it done.” Neighborhood association president Steve Cotham said this was the scariest flood anyone can remember in 35 years. “This one was really mas-

sive and way, way high compared to what we’ve seen so far.” He hopes the construction work will lessen the impact of future storms, but believes that poorly regulated development to the northeast of the city is contributing to the problem. “We are going to have to spend a lot of money creating flood control in the city and I believe the county should be looking for ways to try and reduce runoff. There’s more to property rights than just who has a piece of property out in the county that they want to build on.”

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Anger abounds at school board Why is everyone so mad? Thirty-six speakers signed up to talk about sex education at last week’s school board meeting. A few didn’t show but those who did went for two-plus hours and one fellow

Sandra Clark held a stop watch on board chair Indya Kincannon to ensure she gave each speaker a full five minutes. Their anger was palpable. Even though Superintendent Jim McIntyre has said outside groups won’t be presenting sex ed next year, these speakers demanded that Planned Parenthood be ousted immediately and that

public funds not be spent for instructors from Planned Parenthood to train health educators. Board member Cindy Buttry expressed anger in voting against both the five-year Capital Improvement Plan (it passed 8-1) and the design contract for the new elementary school at Northshore Town Center (it passed 7-2 as Buttry was joined by Mike McMillan). “I will not vote for this ($500,000 design contract with Lanny Cope); the proposed site is not the best site and there are a lot of unanswered questions,” said Buttry. Buttry supports most of the capital plan but doesn’t like the cost for a STEM high school at World’s Fair Park. Meanwhile, in Nashville, Republican legislators are set to mess with teacher tenure

and abolish the requirement that school boards must negotiate with the local education association. And Gov. Bill Haslam has hired an education commissioner who previously worked for a program (Teach for America) that brings college grads who did not major in education into teaching at hard-to-staff schools after a five-month crash course in how to do it.

Hmmm. Mad parents, a mad board member, mad legislators, mad teachers and maybe a mad governor. At the anger’s root are money and power. There’s rare mention of the kids. STEM extension: The transfer window for the STEM Academy and the International Baccalaureate Program at West High School has been extended to Friday, April 1, or until all slots are filled.

AARP driver safety classes For registration info about these and all other AARP driver safety classes, call Barbara Manis, 922-5648. ■ Tuesday and Wednesday, March 15-16, 9:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., Dandridge Senior Center, 917 Elliott Ferry Road, Dandridge. ■ Wednesday and Thursday, March 16-17, noon to 4 p.m., O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. ■ Thursday and Friday, March 17-18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Alcoa First United Methodist Church, 617 Gilbert St., Alcoa.

COLLEGE NOTES UT-Knoxville ■ Ralph Nader will speak at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, at the Cox Auditorium in Alumni Memorial Building. The event is free and open to the public, but first-priority seating will go to students, faculty and staff beginning at 6 p.m. ■ Christine Jessel has joined the University of Tennessee’s public radio station WUOT 91.9 FM as an education reporter/ producer. Her Jessel two-year appointment is funded through a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) that created a Local Journalism Center called the Southern Regional Education Desk. ■ UT Veterinary College will offer a conference for horse owners starting at 7:30 a.m.

Saturday, March 12, in the Hollingsworth Auditorium on the UT agricultural campus. The fee is $28 for the first family member and $15 for each additional family member. Info: 974-7264.

Pellissippi State ■ Bory Cain, a security guard with Walden Security, was named security officer of the year and received a $1,000 award. He came to PelCain lissippi State after a career in the printing industry in Florida. ■ Pam Fansler, East Tennessee Market manager for First Tennessee, was recognized for the bank’s financial support of scholarships, sponsorship of the Hot Air Balloon Festival and the Swing Big for Students golf tournament and funding for the Tennessee Small Business Development Center.

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Broadacres Homeowners to meet By Dr. Donald G. Wegener Exercise injuries fall into two broad categories. An understanding of these basic types may help you avoid injury, minimize the damage when you are hurt and help speed your recovery. Strains: An acute injury usually results from a single, abrupt incident that produces sharp pain, often accompanied by swelling. Most common are strains and sprains, conditions that are especially a problem for eager weekend athletes who don’t know the limitations of their unconditioned muscles and joints. Strains, or muscle pulls, occur when muscles or their tendon attachments are stretched to the point where their fibers actually start to tear. This can happen when you lift a heavy weight or suddenly overextend a muscle – for instance, when swinging a golf club or stretching to catch a baseball. The most common sites for strains are the hamstrings and quadriceps muscles in the thigh and the muscles in the groin and shoulder – all large muscles that are used for sudden powerful movements. Mild strains are usually only a nuisance; the tears are microscopic and with rest repair themselves easily. More severe strains involve a greater degree of fiber destruction and pro-

duce not only a sharp pain but also loss of power and movement. Tip: Cold, fatigue and immobilization reduce blood and lessen muscle elasticity, increasing the risk of strains. Best prevention: warm up, then stretch all the muscles involved in your upcoming activity. A full body warm-up, such as jogging in place or stationary cycling for five to 10 minutes, increases blood flow and raises the temperature of large muscle groups. Or warm up by slowly rehearsing the sport or exercise that you are about to perform. A light sweat usually indicates that you’ve warmed up sufficiently. Sprains: Damage ligaments (the bands connecting bones) and joint capsules. They are most often the result of sudden force, typically a twisting motion, that the surrounding muscles aren’t strong enough to control. As a result, the liga-

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‘It was slaughter’

"Smashed by Jap mortar and shellfire, trapped by Iwo's treacherous black-ash sands, amtracs and other vehicles of war lay knocked out on the black sands of the volcanic fortress."

Ralph Lewis recalls the Battle of Iwo Jima

Photo by Robert M. Warren, ca. February/ March 1945. 26-G-4474. Courtesy National Archives, public domain

PULL UP A CHAIR … | Jake Mabe

Christmas 1945 will forever be Ralph Lewis’ favorite.

t had nothing to do with gifts and glitter. It had everything to do with surviving the horror that was 36 days on Iwo Jima. It had everything to do with coming home. Ralph was 26 when he was drafted in November 1943. He chose the Marine Corps, doesn’t regret it and says he’d do it again. Born in Marion County, Tenn., Ralph spent his high school years in Jefferson City, where his father was pastor of the First Methodist Church. He met Ruth Ogle, the love of his life, at Jefferson City High and eventually married her. “She was the prettiest girl in school and just as good as she was pretty,” he says. When Ralph left for the Marines, Ruth was pregnant with the daughter he wouldn’t see until she was 18 months old. Leaving his wife, two sons and his as-yet-born daughter was tough. He also left behind a job at Avondale Dairy in Halls. Ruth and the children would spend the war in Jefferson City with his parents. Ralph was a crew chief on a Landing Vehicle Tracked (LVT), better known as an amphibian tractor, or amtrac. He was assigned to the 11th Amphibian Tractor Battalion, which, in February 1945, was assigned to the 5th Marine Division for Operation Detachment – the Battle of Iwo Jima. On Feb. 19 of that year, Ralph was riding in the center tractor during the first wave that landed on Red Beach 1. “We got caught on the beach. The Japanese opened fire on us from Mount Suribachi from the south and from the caves and rocky area from the north. We dug in at a shell hole by the bank and spent the night there.” Ralph’s amtrac crew picked up casualties, hauled ammunition, “(and) did a little bit of everything.” He’ll never forget “D-Day plus four” (Feb. 23). He was hauling a load of ammunition. The beachmas-

ter told him to take it to an advance dump on the other side of the island. Along the way, his unit was hit by mortar fire. “My radio operator jumped into the shell hole to our right. My mechanic and I jumped into the shell hole to our left, facing Mount Suribachi.” After awhile, Ralph heard a Marine yell. Then another. Then another. “It picked up just like it was rolling off Mount Suribachi, ‘Yeah!’ “Well, of course, I looked up. Two men, one was named Lindberg were setting up a small American flag. Boy was I glad to see it.” Marines began to beat on their mess gear and ration cans. Some fired shots in the air. “You’d have thought the war was over and it was just the fourth day (of the battle).” After the Japanese barrage ended, Ralph’s crew dumped the ammunition, went out to sea and came back to chat with the beachmaster and some of Ralph’s buddies who happened to be milling around. He told them about the flag. Somebody then told Ralph to look up at Mount Suribachi. The small Stars and Stripes had been replaced by a big flag, the one hoisted by Ira Hayes and five other Marines, the one captured in the famous photograph by Joe Rosenthal. During much of the next month, Ralph saw bloated bodies floating in the water. He saw them scattered everywhere on the island. He could smell the rot. “War and death has a terrible odor to it. You don’t eat much.” The battle ended on March 26. Nearly 7,000 Americans had died. Nearly 20,000 were wounded. Roughly 200 Japanese were taken prisoner. The other 18,000 were dead or missing. “If you can imagine that number of people killed and wounded in 36 days on an island that was 8 and ¼ square miles, … it was slaughter.” Twenty-seven Congressional Medals of Honor were awarded for Iwo Jima alone. It is considered to be the bloodiest battle in

Hey, Jude CROSS CURRENTS | Lynn Hutton Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James, to those who are called, who are beloved in God the Father and kept safe for Jesus Christ: may mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance. (Jude 1-3 NRSV) I heard this story from someone who was present and whose veracity I have no reason to doubt: Bruce Metzger, head of the committee who produced the translations which became the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, contended in their meetings that there was no such name in He-

brew as Jude. Didn’t exist, couldn’t possibly be right. The name was Judas, and if the committee was going to do its job and accurately render the Greek texts they had before them, Metzger declared they must change the name of the next to the last book in the canon. They agreed and adjourned for

At right, Ralph Lewis displays photos from a trip to the Washington, D.C., area to see various memorials. Behind him is a photo taken of him beside the first, smaller flag that was raised at Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima, in which Ralph fought. The red coat he is wearing signifies his lifetime membership in the Marine Corps League. Photo by Jake Mabe

Marine Corps history and the second bloodiest in American history. (Gettysburg is first.) Machine gunner Lloyd Keeland, who survived it, later said, “I know I’m going to heaven. I’ve already been to hell.” Ralph prepared in Hawaii for what everybody thought was the coming invasion of Japan. He had written a letter to Ruth, saying whatever it is a man facing death needs to say to his wife, just in case. He was relaxing at a naval station when a sailor burst in, babbling about a bomb dropped on Japan that would end the war. “Yeah, yeah, yeah,” Ralph said, and went to sleep. “By noon the next day, we’d gotten the official word. I took the letter I’d written back to camp and

burned it up.” He headed to Camp Pendleton, Calif., on the USS Colorado, surviving a typhoon that tore the aircraft guns off the ship. From there, he boarded a train to Camp Lejeune, N.C. Ralph was discharged on Dec. 8, 1945. He hopped a bus to Knoxville and rented a car to Jefferson City. He walked in on his wife and children, unannounced. A few weeks later, his brother came down from Virginia and the family enjoyed Christmas dinner at his mother’s house. “Presents ain’t nothin,’ friend. Coming home is great.”

the evening. The next morning, the committee reconvened. Metzger confessed he had spent a sleepless night, fretting over all the dear little old church ladies who would be horrified that a book in the Bible was named “Judas,” given that the name was forever ruined by that other Judas, the one called Iscariot. “We’re going to call it ‘Jude,’ ” he declared, a triumph of love and compassion over scholarship. And Jude it remained. The NRSV’s own intro to Jude declares that “the identification of Jude with Judas, a brother of Jesus (Matthew 13:55, Mark 6:3), is unlikely.” But the Interpreter’s Bible commentary on Jude insists that the author of the little epistle refers to himself in the prescript as “Jude,

a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James.” This would be the James who was the leader of the Church in Jerusalem, and a brother of Jesus. So if Jude is a brother of James, and James is a brother of Jesus (and if a equals b and b equals c …) then Jude is a brother of Jesus. So, he is the brother of Jesus named Judas? And why did he not just say so? Look carefully at his words: “Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James …” Now this is just me, with no particular scholarly work to back me up, but it occurs to me that this may be Jude’s (or Judas’) recognition that he and his brother James were still equals, still just brothers who had grown up together, roughhousing in the dusty roads of Naza-

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Epilogue Ralph Lewis returned to work at Avondale Dairy after the war. He retired in 1982. His two sons died in 1984 and 1996 respectively. Ralph’s beloved wife, Ruth, died in 2004. He sold his Mynatt Drive property and moved to St. Mary’s Villas in 2006. He is close to his surviving daughter, Cara Boyd, and has nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Ralph teaches Sunday school once a month at Christ United Methodist Church in Halls. He is 93. Thanked for his military service, Ralph simply says, “Sometimes you do what you have to do.”

reth. But Jesus … Jesus was now someone else entirely. No longer just the eldest, no longer just the big brother. Jesus had revealed himself as someone who had servants, thousands of them, who sought to follow and honor and worship him. To claim kinship with him might seem presumptious, so Jude (Judas) humbly claimed only servanthood to Jesus, and brotherhood to the other of Mary’s boys, James. I suppose that makes Jude just like all the rest of us who seek to follow: a servant of the King of Kings. (Note: I promised six weeks ago that I would write about the five books of the Bible I had heretofore neglected. This is the final installment of that promise. Next week: “A new old milk can.” LWH)

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The party is over TALES OF TENNESSEE | Marvin West

here do you suppose Willie Nelson is when you need him to turn out the lights and tell us the party is over? Sad song to be sung about a strange Tennessee basketball season marked by exciting potential and disappointing results. Now we know it was destined for inconsistent mediocrity. That’s a fancy way of saying it wasn’t going to be very good. No chance this team could meet expectations without a genuine leader, a go-to guy, somebody really big in clutch situations. I misread tea leaves. Back in October, I said the Vols would win 22, 23, maybe 24 during the regular season. Wrong! I was smart enough to realize that coming within a basket of the 2010 Final Four was no guarantee of ever getting closer. I had a fair idea of the value of the dearly departed seniors. I thought Melvin Goins was a better point guard than Bobby Maze. I knew the coach was in trouble and that would be a distraction. I assumed maturity would make a wonderful difference in Scotty Hopson’s game. It did. Lately. For some games. For two-thirds of the season, he set a record for maybe, perhaps, but not yet. I expected something from Cameron Tatum. I did not expect Brian Williams to win the Georgia game in Athens. Tobias Harris performed well – at one end of the floor. Without transition points, when forced into a half-court game, a dependable outside attack is necessary. That didn’t materialize. Threepoint shooting was so bad, rivals encouraged it. There were games the Vols couldn’t hit free throws if their lives depended on it. I kept looking for mental toughness. Harsh critics suggested the team was lazy. It is strange to admit that effort ebbed and flowed. Fierce competitiveness was a Pearlteam trademark before there were All-American recruits. Great depth did not win many games. Kenny Hall? Nope. Freshman guards? Maybe later. A friend at Marquette told me Jeronne Maymon might break into the starting lineup. He contributed very little. Alas and alas, there is enough disappointment to go around. I still think Steven Pearl is a gladiator. He might have made a good tight end.

The preseason media survey said the Vols were fourth best in the SEC East. That struck me as pessimistic. There were warnings in the opening seven-game winning streak. Belmont was within a point in the final 40 seconds. Missouri State and Virginia Commonwealth were too close for comfort. Knocking off Villanova and Pitt persuaded me that experts were wrong. Sorry about that. I thought Oakland was in California until the Oakland U. Golden Grizzlies stormed out of Rochester, Mich., to stun the Big Orange. Believeth thou me, that was an omen of things to come – loss at UNC-Charlotte, home loss to so-so Southern Cal. In the second meeting, Tennessee overcame Belmont’s better ideas with better players. Tennessee won 66-65. The Vols made UT-Martin appear big-time. College of Charleston won in a romp. Amazing. One bright spot: Memphis seemed to suffocate. The Vols won here and there, now and then. They came up large at Vanderbilt. They lost much too often at home. Some setbacks required cooperation. For the most part, this was not a smart basketball team. It failed miserably in the clutch. Seems like there were seven losses when the Vols had potential winning possessions. Several times they threw up long shots for lack of more intelligent possibilities. Bruce Pearl grumbled about point guard play. I am grumbling about Bruce Pearl. This is his mess. His players. His plan. His sins. I got a few things correct in October. Said it would be tough for the coach to maintain focus, that the NCAA investigation would siphon away some attention. Said it would be difficult to recruit while shackled. Bingo! I feel some compassion for the university, for the guys in orange and white, for the always optimistic fans and the coach who has done so much. Tournament outlook? There could be a finishing kick. Maybe some small something good can still happen. If there is a sudden revival, a sincere change of heart, I will ask why didn’t it happen earlier? If nothing brightens the end, the light switch is over there on the wall. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.

he official first day of spring is less than two weeks away (Sunday, March 20). Of course we’ve been known to have some really bad weather in March (remember the Blizzard of ’93!), but the mild and showery last weeks of February seem to have us all in a ready-for-spring mode. Two weeks ago, the forsythia bushes along Neyland Drive were in bright yellow bloom, with ample time to view them, sitting in basketball traffic. My jonquils have been working on buds for more than a week now, and we have had crocuses blooming in a flower bed at church. I suppose the two main things that people mention as most important to them as spring approaches, besides longer days and warmer weather, are the birds singing and the flowers blooming. Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day (May 8 this year), are the two biggest fresh flower-buying occasions in the United States. Both are big springtime flower celebrations. We enjoy flowers all year long, of course, but they seem so much more fun to see after the barren months of winter. But, like strawberries and tomatoes, in these days of global commerce we can get fresh-cut flowers all year long as well. Along those lines, the cover story of the February Smithsonian magazine last month was entitled “Growth Industry: Where Your Flowers Really Come From.” The article unfolds the story of a Colorado State University graduate student named David Cheever, who wrote a paper in 1967 about what an ideal place the vicinity of Bogota, Columbia, would be for a large cut-flower industry. He and three partners started such a business in 1969. The concept was later supported by the U.S. government as an alternative means for the locals to support themselves instead of producing cocaine. The climate was perfect, there was plenty of labor and Bogota was three air hours from Miami – way closer to the East Coast flower customers than our main flowerproducing areas in California. Bogota is now the second-largest flower-producing area in the world after Holland and commands 70 percent of the U.S. cut-flower market. In fact, the author comments that if you buy a bouquet in a supermarket or a big box store, it probably came from Bogota. With huge success have come issues as well, such as decent housing for employees, child labor problems and human exposure to toxic chemicals like fungicides used to dip each bouquet. But, I imagine these will be addressed, and certainly the production of flowers is preferable to the production of cocaine.

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Few of our East Tennessee spring wildflowers would do for the cutflower bouquet business. In fact, they are called spring ephemerals, a word that means “here and gone in a day.” They are tiny, delicate and they wilt away to nothing in minutes of being picked. Part of their magic is in seeing them where they grow; that is really the only way you can see them as they are meant to be. Opportunities abound, though, to see and enjoy our local early spring wildflowers. Seeing the earliest ones is sort of like looking for that first purple martin or chimney swift – how soon will they show up? Where will they be first? Of the many good spots, one of our top favorites is the Norris River Bluff Trail, along the west bank of the river below Norris Dam. Only about 20 minutes from Halls and Powell, on a good spring morning one can do a pleasant mile or so along the river and be amongst as many as 20 or more species of flowers. And all this accompanied by ducks and geese (and trout fishermen) on the river and the birds singing in the trees. The flowers bloom surprisingly early there, so Spouse and I decided to check it out Feb. 27 in hopes of maybe seeing the first spring flower popping out. The day was nice, mid-50’s, with a chilly breeze and warm sun. The moss covering the rocks and logs was fresh, bright green. But, nary a blossom to be seen. The closest we came to flowers were several little toothwort plants with lots of buds and a neat group of orange-red cup fungi. We know, though, that within a few days to a week or two the place

will be a garden, a carpet of thousands of trout lilies, along with dozens of Dutchmen’s breeches, trilliums, yellow wood-poppies and all their other friends. And, if you feel the need for help with identifications, friendly folks from the friends of the Norris Dam State Park and others offer guided walks of the flower trails, both the River Bluff Trail and the Clear Creek Trail. This year, the walks will be available at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, March 26, and Saturday, April 2. The Clear Creek walks, meeting at the grist mill parking lot, will be on the same days at 2 p.m. For more details, call Norris Dam State Park at 426-7461. And, of course, both areas are free and open every day to go on your own, whenever the good spring weather beckons. Another really big wildflower deal in these parts is the annual Smoky Mountain Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage in Gatlinburg. This will be its 61st year, and it is attended by people from all over the country. It features exhibits, lectures, hikes and field trips, more than 150 in all. This year’s events will be from April 26 to May 1. Lots of information is available at www. springwildflowerpilgrimage.org. And, if you’re not into crowds, pick a likely spot or two from their lists of activities and go back by yourself or with a friend, when the dust settles, so to speak. They’ll be coming up soon. Keep an eye out for those first spring blooms. And, when you find a favorite spot, return often. You’ll be surprised at how fast the cast of characters changes this time of the year. Enjoy!

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CHURCH NOTES Community services ■ Bell Road Worship Center, 7321 Bell Rd., has partnered with Angel Food Ministries as a distribution host site to serve the Halls community. There will be information available 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 12, in the CVS Pharmacy parking lot on Emory Road on purchasing food to be distributed 10-11 a.m. Saturday, March 26. Info: e-mail angel food@bellroadworshipcenter. org or 474-0333. ■ 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.

Care for caregivers The Annie Moses Band will appear in concert 6 p.m. Sunday, March 20, at Salem Baptist Church in Halls. Photo submitted

Salem to host Annie Moses Band By Jake Mabe Somebody asked David Whipple whether the musicians in the Annie Moses Band play “the violin or the fiddle? “That will tell me what kind of music they play.” Whipple, the church’s associate pastor for worship and media, replied with one word. “Yes.” Salem Baptist, located at 8201 Hill Road in Halls, is hosting the Annie Moses Band 6 p.m. Sunday, March 20. There is no charge for admission, but a love offering will be taken. The band is comprised

each second Sunday during the 8:45 a.m. service. ■ Shepherd of the Hills Baptist Church, 400 East Beaver Creek Dr., will host the New Calvary Echoes in concert 10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 27. Free admission.

Revivals ■ Community Baptist Church will hold revival services 6 p.m. Sunday, March 27, and 7

award-winning songwriters Bill and Robin Wolaver and their children: Annie, Alex, Bejamin, Camille, Gretchen and Jeremiah. The older children are Julliard-trained musicians and all of them are steeped in classical music. They play what Whipple calls a unique blend of classical, Christian, folk and pop. “This is probably the biggest thing we’ve tried to do here as far as a concert,” Whipple says. “I have wanted to have them here for a long time and heard about them from friends who’d hosted them in their churches. I also happened

p.m. Monday to Wednesday, March 28-30. Evangelists will be the Rev. Mike Viles and the Rev. Tim Inklebarger. Special singers each night.

Senior programs ■ Black Oak Heights Baptist Church, 405 Black Oak Dr., offers a Bible study class for seniors without a partner 9:30 a.m. each Sunday in the church gymnasium. The Rev.

Fundraisers and sales ■ Beaver Ridge UMC’s youth ministries will receive 10 percent of sales at the Sonic restaurant in Karns 5-8 p.m. Thursday, March 10, to help fund a mission trip to Richmond, Va. Info: www.beaver ridgeumc.com. ■ 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 ■ Faith UMC, 1120 Dry Gap Pike, will present a performance by the Watkins Family 7 p.m. Saturday, March 12. Free admission. Info: 688-1000 or visit www.infoseekers.org. ■ New Beverly Baptist Church will host Michael and Delilah, who will sing favorite gospel songs 6 p.m. Sunday, March 20. A love offering will be taken. Info/directions: 546-0001 or www.NewBeverly.org. ■ Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Pike, sponsors bluegrass

to be flipping channels one Christmas and came upon a special they did for PBS. “They have played everywhere from the Lincoln Center to little churches.” The band will also help lead the worship during Salem’s 10:15 service that Sunday morning. Whipple is expecting an overflow crowd for the concert and encourages attendees to arrive early. For more info on the concert, visit www.salembaptisthalls.org or call 9223490. For more on the Annie Moses Band, visit www. anniemosesband.com.

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Powell Middle School student Natasha Robinson creates a Northwest Middle School student Lexus Moore strengthens chemical reaction in the science village sponsored by ORNL her wrist with an occupational therapy tool at the Roane State booth. Photos by Ruth White and ORAU.

Career fair gives students glimpse of the future Courtney Rupright tries on firefighting gear at the career fair. Rupright is a student at Powell Middle.

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■ The Powell High Alumni Association will celebrate its 93rd anniversary Saturday, April 2, with the group’s annual dinner at the Jubilee Banquet facility off Callahan Road. Guest speaker will be Bob Hodge, Class of ’79 and a contributing outdoor writer to the News Sentinel. Tickets are $20 and the deadline to order is Friday, March 25. Info: Mary Hodge-Cunningham, 938-9428; Vivian Jett McFalls, 607-9775; or e-mail Lynette Brown at Lbrown8042@aol.com.

Senior-less team looking forward to next year By Greg Householder The Crown College Royal Crusaders ended the 201011 basketball campaign on Feb. 25 with 79-64 loss to Kentucky Christian in the second round of the NCCAA Division II Mid East Regional tournament. The Crusaders had defeated Johnson Bible College the day previously 9364. Collin Hickman led the Royal Crusaders with 25 points. Also scoring in double figures for the Crown College were Brandon Johnson with 17 and Nate Humphrey with 13. In the Kentucky Christian game, Ed Loney led the Crusaders with 17. Humphrey added 14 and Houston Sherrod scored 13.

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■ USS Albany Association will hold its 22nd annual reunion Sunday through Friday, Oct. 9-14, at the Glenstone Lodge in Gatlinburg. The association is currently looking for shipmates who served on one of the USS Albany ships (CA123, CG10, SSN753). Info: Dick Desrochers, 603-594-9798 or www.ussalbany.org.

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The Crown College had four players named to the All-Region team and head coach Dwayne Hickman was named the NCCAA Division II Mid East Region Coach of the Year. Pictured are: Brandon Johnson, second team; Nate Humphrey, second team; coach Hickman; Collin Hickman, honorable mention; and Houston Sherrod, honorable mention. Photo submitted Johnson and Humphrey were named to the second team All-Region and Hickman and Sherrod were named honorable mention. The Crown College head coach Dwayne Hickman

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The Friends of the Knox County Public Library will hold this year’s annual used book sale 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, March 7-11; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at the Knoxville Convention Center. Drive-up curbside service will be offered this year where volunteers will load purchases into your car. Most hardcover books for adults will be $2, paperbacks will be $1 or less. Hardcovers for children will be $1, with board books and paperbacks selling for 50 cents or less. There will also be movies, magazines, music and a rare special collection for sale. All proceeds benefit the Knox County Public Library. Info: www. knoxfriends.org.

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Junior golf camp Spring Break Golf Camp for ages 8-14 is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, March 15-16, at Beverly Park. The cost is $75 and there will be instruction time as well as play on the course. Beginner golf clinics for ages 5-14 will be held on Saturdays, April 2, 9, 16 and 23, with a different skill taught each week. Clinics are 10-11 a.m. and cost $10. Golf clubs will be available to participants who do not have their own clubs. Info: 689-6445 or www.KnoxAreaJuniorGolf. org/.

Dragon Boat race registration open Registration is open for the ninth annual Knoxville Dragon Boat Festival race scheduled for Saturday, June The Powell 8U boys basketball team coached by Steve Browning, Steve Haley, and Will McGhee 25, at the Cove at Concord Park. Boat went undefeated this year through the regular season, the Christmas tournament and the teams race for prizes and raise money postseason tournament with a record of 16-0. Team members are: (front) Dominic Brown, Tan- for Knox Area Rescue Ministries in the ner French, Elijah McCarthy, Parker Haley; (back) coach Steve Browning, J.T. Browning, Austin process. Info: 742-4306, visit www. McGhee, Wade Bundren and coach Steve Haley. Not pictured are Zach Torkleson and coach Will McGhee. The team consists of boys from Halls, Powell and Karns. Photo submitted

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World Storytelling Day World Storytelling Day will be held Friday, March 18, at the Clayton Arts Center in Maryville. The first event will be 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the choir room with free admission. Donations will be accepted. A concert will be held 7:30 p.m. with stories for adults and children who listen like adults. Admission is $7 ($5 students and seniors). Info: 981-8590.

Kids’ writing contest East Tennessee PBS has launched this year’s PBS Kids Go! Writers Contest for students in kindergarten through 3rd grade. All entries must be original, illustrated stories and should be received by Thursday, March 31. First place winners will receive a certificate, prizes and the opportunity to read their story on-air. Info: Frank Miller, 595-0240.

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District 4-3A dominates Region 2 Webb girls win at state By Greg Householder It was a tale of two districts in Region 2-3A as tournament play commenced Feb. 25. In girls play, District 3-3A sent champ Hardin Valley Academy, runner-up Oak Ridge, No. 3 Campbell County and No. 4 Halls. When the smoke cleared, only the District 4-3A representatives – champ West, runner-up Farragut, No. 3 William Blount and No. 4 Maryville – were left standing. HVA fell to Maryville 3327 in quarterfinal action, Farragut topped Campbell County 53-50, William Blount downed Oak Ridge 48-47 and West bested Halls 36-33. In semifinal action last Monday, Farragut beat Maryville 64-44 and West downed William Blount 5836 to set up the champion-

SPORTS NOTES ■ Baseball tournaments, Friday through Sunday, March 11-13, and Friday through Sunday, March 18-20, at Halls community Park. 6U-14U. Open to all. 992-5504 or email hcpsports@msn.com. ■ Spring Break Hitting Camp with coach Larry Simcox, 10 a.m. to noon Monday and Tuesday, March 14-15, at Diamond Baseball-Simcox Academy for ages 9-14. Info: 567-9082, e-mail larrysimcox@charter.net or visit www. diamondbaseballtn.com. ■ The second annual Coach Rusty Bradley QuarterbackReceiver Clinic will be held 6-7 p.m. Monday, March 28, and Monday, April 4, at Christian Academy of Knoxville for current 5th-7th graders. Info: Jeff Taylor, 765-2119. ■ Players needed for Halls Storm 14U baseball team’s spring/summer season. Local tournament play. Info: 3843349 or 679-3851. ■ Sign-ups at Inskip Ballpark every Saturday in March noon to 2 p.m. for ages 4-14, baseball and softball. Fee is $65 and includes a shirt and hat. Teams of up to six are welcome and siblings get a price break. Info: 742-9911 or 740-5840.

Photography contest Knox Heritage is holding a contest for photographers to participate in the organization’s annual Art and Architecture Tour. Professional and amateur photographers 16 or older can submit photos of historic buildings located in and around The Old City. The winning photos will constitute the tour route Friday, May 6, and will be displayed at the Emporium throughout June. Entries must be received no later than Thursday, March 31. Winners will be notified mid-April and publicly announced the day of the tour. Info: www.knoxheritage.org or 523-8008.

ship game last Wednesday. West took the crown over Farragut 52-43, earning both teams a trip to the sectionals last Saturday. Farragut visited Science Hill and West hosted Jefferson County with winners going to the state tournament in Murfreesboro. Results of Saturday’s games were unavailable at press time. In Region 2-3A boys action, it took a little longer to send the District 3-3A reps packing. On Feb. 26, Oak Ridge beat Maryville 6459, West downed Anderson County 68-45, Bearden topped Karns 65-53 and Central downed Catholic 57-54 in quarterfinal action. In the semifinals last Tuesday, West beat Oak Ridge 75-66 and Bearden rolled over Central 79-47 to set up last Thursday’s championship game which was won by Bearden 64-56. Tonight (March 7), West travels to Science Hill and

Bearden hosts Morristown East in the sectionals. In Region 2-2A action, the CAK girls beat GatlinburgPittman 66-51 in quarterfinal action on Feb. 25 before falling to Fulton 61-56 last Monday. Pigeon Forge ended up claiming the crown by downing Fulton 61-60. The CAK boys suffered an early exit from regional play by falling to GatlinburgPittman 64-49 in quarterfinal action on Feb. 26. Fulton won the championship over Stone Memorial 73-70. In Division II-A action, the Webb girls beat University School of Jackson in substate action on Feb. 25. Last Thursday, the Webb girls defeated Fayette Academy 53-47 in the state semifinals at Lipscomb University in Nashville. The Spartan victory set up the championship game against Franklin Road Academy last Saturday. Results of Saturday’s game were unavailable at press time.

■ Spring recreational lacrosse sign-ups for Knox Youth Sports, ages 9-14, excluding high school students. Games at Lakeshore Park. Guaranteed playing time, season from March 26 to May 21. Info: e-mail kyswc@aol.com or call 584-6403.

Lakeshore Park. Guaranteed playing time, season from early April through late May. Info: e-mail kyswc@aol.com or call 584-6403.

■ Spring recreational baseball sign-ups for Knox Youth Sports, ages 3-12. T-ball, coach pitch and player pitch. Games at Lakeshore Park. Guaranteed playing time, season from early April through early June. Info: e-mail kyswc@aol.com or call 584-6403. ■ Spring recreational softball sign-ups for Knox Youth Sports, ages 7-12. Games at

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■ Three players needed to fill Cherokee 11u team’s spring roster. Will play in the Knoxville area and possibly two out of town tournaments. Info: Rex, 765-0306. ■ Open registration for additional teams for CYF Football based at CAK for 7-, 8-, 9- and 10-year-olds. Teams will play in AFC and NFC divisions. Rosters capped when full. Info: Jeff Taylor, 765-2119. ■ Three players needed for 12u traveling team. Info: 466-0927.

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REDUCED – KARNS – 3BR/2.5BA B-rancher on 4.4 acres. This all brick rancher has brick woodburning FP in den off kitchen, LR/DR combo, master suite w/full bath, unfinished basement w/wood stove, 2-car gar on main and 30x25 1-car down. 2 lots make up the 4.4 level acres w/concrete block storage bldg in back. Reduced to $265,000 (737855)

POWELL/KARNS – 3BR/2.5BA in wooded setting features: Covered front porch & back deck great for entertaining. hdwd flrs in LR w/ wood-burning FP, 6 panel solid wood drs, updated stainless appliances, 11.6x5.6 utility rm off kit/ gar w/new cabinets, master suite w/sky light & w/sep vanity area outside BA. Oversized 2-car gar w/10x6 workbench area. $179,900 (748156)

POWELL – Motivated Seller! 3BR/2.5BA features open floor plan, master on main w/whirlpool tub, shower, double vanity & linen closet. Kitchen w/pantry Laundry & half bath on main. Upstairs features bonus, 2BR & full bath. Great extra large walk-in closets. updated deck & 64' of pull-down storage. Includes washer/dryer & new John Deer mower. Reduced $164,900 (739810)

N.KNOX – Brick/frame 3BR/Brancher w/covered front porch. This home features: Deck overlooking level fenced backyard, 2-car attached carport & attached 1-car gar. hdwd flrs on main, Downstairs: N. KNOX – 3BR basement rancher POWELL – Great 2BR/2BA 20.6x24 rec rm, 11.4x 22.6 utility/ features: 24x30 detached garage laundry rm. $134,900 (736208) ranch pud. Private wooded setting plumbed for half bath, carport, w/12x30 covered screened porch w/ 20x12 extra storage, fenced backskylights, large open entry, LR w/ yard, sec sys, 3-wood-burning FP brick gas FP & bay window, eat-in & basement rec/bonus rm. Updates kitchen, formal DR, master suite include New HVAC. $124900 w/lg walk-in closet & handicap (730924) equip 6' shower, 2-car garage w/ access to back deck. Sale includes washer/dryer, desk in hall & fridg in garage. $159,900 (737261)

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CEDAR BLUFF – Great 2-story, 2BR w/detached 1-car gar & features: Kit w/pass-through to LR/DR combo. Great backyard w/stone patio. Updates includes: fresh paint, new carpet. $99,900 (747564)

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First Tennessee invests in new locations, new technologies Last week was a big week for us at First Tennessee. Following a lot of hard work by our dedicated Retail Support team (the No. 1 team across our company statewide, by the way), First Tennessee’s newest location – “The Grove” – has opened in the South Grove shopping center at the intersection of Chapman and Governor John Sevier highways. Chick-fil-A is located right next door. Knoxville loves its chicken biscuits and the whole South Grove center should be bustling. We are very happy in our new neighborhood. Building a new bank branch (or financial center, as we call them) is an ex-

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ceptional investment but a necessary one for a convenience-focused bank like First Tennessee. As in our last several locations, we have implemented the latest in safe deposit box technology: you will simply place your palm onto a scanner to gain access to the safe deposit box area, thus eliminating the need to wait for a staff member to open the door for you. Of course, we

still provide the traditional in-lobby and drive-thru banking as well to allow our customers to choose the convenience that best works for them. However, brick and mortar aren’t the only customer convenience investments we’ve made recently. Our Mobile Banking give you free access to your account wherever you are with a mobile phone for things such as checking your account balances, transferring funds between eligible accounts at any time, viewing recent transactions, finding the nearest First Tennessee ATM or financial center, or even to access Mobile Bill Pay to pay bills, see pay-

Where to start When hearing loss is suspected By Sandra Clark People are confused about steps to take when hearing loss is suspected, says Gary Weaver, co-owner with his wife, Belinda, of Weaver Hearing Aid Center in Franklin Square. “People are just blown away by the ads and mailings. They often don’t have a clue where to start,” said Gary. The Weavers have a simple answer: Visit them for a free check-up. “There’s no co-pay and free front door parking,” said Gary. Gary and Belinda are low-key and personable. There’s no high-pressure to purchase, and the Weavers carry hearing instruments

“Every conversation is a hearing test. How are you doing today?” – Gary Weaver from major manufacturers. Appointments are generally available within two days. “Unless there’s a serious or sudden problem, start with us,” said Gary. A visit to Weaver Hearing starts with an otoscopic ear examination, in which a licensed professional uses a fiber optics process to look into the ear. “We check for wax and look for problems,” Gary said. “This exam is painless.” Next, if indicated, comes a full battery of hearing tests.

Finally, “we will present solutions,” said Gary. “The (hearing) loss determines what type of equipment we recommend. All aids are designed for specific circumstances. All hearing loss is different, almost like a fingerprint.” He said it’s not abnormal to have a hearing loss as one grows older, and a hearing aid is an investment. Good hearing is not a luxury. Weaver works with seniors who are remaining in the work force longer. He speaks bluntly: “We’ve got to be on our game, because the next generation is on our tail.” Getting checked earlier is better because the hearing loss is easier to correct. If the loss continues over time, Gary can often reprogram the hearing aid to

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ments made or cancel payments. Its “robust technology” allows you to choose the functionality that works best for you, whether that be via text, mobile Web browser or downloadable applications (aka “apps”). So what’s on the horizon in terms of customer convenience? It’s hard to predict but most experts say in the near future our phones will replace our wallets, currency and credit cards. Many other countries are further down this road than the U.S. For now, my phone is for talking and maybe a little texting (but not while driving) and my wallet holds my money. adapt without the need for new equipment. Belinda and Gary are sensitive to price, working to make good hearing affordable to as many as possible. They recommend that a spouse or family member attend the initial appointment, to help them learn about the patient’s lifestyle and hearing issues. Weaver does not sell “toys” that one might see advertised on TV. Gary and Belinda advise that you check on the licensure of the professional you are dealing with before making any hearing instrument purchase. Gary is a Licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist. He says: “Every conversation is a hearing test. How are you doing today?”

KNOXVILLE CHAMBER Info: 637-4550. All events are held at the Knoxville Chamber unless otherwise noted. ■ a.m. Exchange at Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, 8-9 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, 700 Hall of Fame Dr. ■ New Member reception, 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, March 8. ■ Exclusive Premiere Partner Event: Meet the Mayor Reception with Mayor Daniel Brown 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 300 Building, 300 Gay St., #401. ■ Bright Ideas seminar: “Cash Management Strategies,” 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 23. Cost is $25 for members, $35 nonmembers. ■ Legislative Briefing, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Friday, March 25. ■ Schmoozapalooza IV: Attend!, 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 1537 Downtown West Blvd. in the former Food City location. Cost is $5 members, $10 nonmembers. RSVP required. ■ Schmoozapalooza IV: Exhibit!, 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 1537 Downtown West Blvd. in the former Food City location. Cost to exhibit is $200 for members, $300 for nonmembers. ■ Plain Talk on Quality Growth registration, 7 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, through 5 p.m. Thursday, March 31, Knoxville Convention Center. Info: www.etqg.org.

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