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Miles to go On fire Powell High School graduate Sarah Jett will dance the role of the Firebird and Maiden in upcoming productions in Oak Ridge. See page A-3 for details

Burchett battles back See Sandra Clark’s story on page A-4

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Cheating hurts (worse if you get caught) Marvin West ponders cheating in the NCAA, past and present See page A-7

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Powell senior adopts, maintains greenway By Natalie Lester Miles Ferguson looks like your average high school student. He works hard in school, plays the trombone in the Powell High marching band and serves in the Beta Club. Yet, there is one thing that makes him different. He is also responsible for the maintenance and appearance of a Knox County Park. That’s right. Last year, as a junior, Miles Ferguson created his own nonprofit organization and adopted the Powell Greenway. Ferguson makes it sound simple. “I was just looking for something for community service,” he said. “My dad mentioned that the greenway was up for adoption, and I thought it sounded like a good idea.” Ellen Blasius, Knox County Parks and Recreation program and marketing coordinator, is not as humble about Ferguson’s efforts. “We have a lot of students involved in the Adopt-A-Park program,” she said. “But none of them have the same initiative as Miles. No one else in high school is creating an organization only for the purpose of caring for a park and seeing the project through with his enthusiasm.” Ferguson created his Miles to Go organization in January 2010. The

As he heads off to college, Ferguson worries about what will happen to the park. “I’m looking for someone to pass the project on to,” he said. name came from a famous line in Robert Frost’s “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,” a poem that was a favorite of Miles’ deceased grandfather. “The woods are lovely, dark and deep,” Frost wrote. “But I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep.” Ferguson hopes to graduate at the top of his class in May. As he heads off to college, he worries about what will happen to the park. “I’m looking for someone to pass the project on to,” he said. “Most of the people I talk to, though, find it beneath them to clean up trash.” He has a few prospects in mind,but is not completely certain where the responsibility will fall. Regardless, he hopes to attend Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville this fall. “I want to major in chemical engineering,” he said. “It is a broad field with lots of applications in business, marketing and pharmaceuticals.”

Over the last year, Powell High School senior Miles Ferguson’s organization, Miles to Go, has taken care of the Powell Greenway. Photo by N. Lester When students move away to guson departs from Powell, there college, families and friends are al- is stretch of land that will also feel ways affected. However, when Fer- his absence.

Dry Gap project nears completion that “good progress” is being made on the Dry Gap Pike construction project, which is slated to be finished at the first of April. Dry Gap Pike has reopened to through traffic. By Jake Mabe Snowden said that the traffic light, which Knox County deputy director of engineering will be placed at the redesigned intersection of and public works Jim Snowden said last week Dry Gap Pike, Fountain City Road and Dante

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Road, is about 80 percent complete. “We still lack a few minor issues such as pull boxes, tether wires, etc., as well as KUB setting a transformer to gain power,” Snowden said. “These issues should be resolved in two to three weeks and the signal can be operational soon afterward.”

Say it ain’t so, Joe By Larry Van Guilder Law Director Joe Jarret’s legal opinion backing a resolution to bring the budgets of the fee offices and assorted clerks under the purview of County Commission has officeholders Joy McCroskey and Sherry Witt bracing for a fight that began at last week’s County Commission workshop. It continues at today’s regular commission meeting.

Analysis Jarret says state law allows County Commission to appropriate funds for salaries and other “authorized expenses” for the fee offices provided that the officeholders turn over to the general fund all fees collected each month. The collective response of McCroskey, and Witt: “Say it ain’t so, Joe.” Commissioners Richard Briggs, Mike Hammond and Sam McKenzie are sponsoring the resolution with the enthusiastic backing of Mayor Tim Burchett, who says it’s all about “transparency.” Those familiar with the history of the trustee’s office under Mike Lowe or with Mike Padgett’s career as County Clerk wince when they hear “transparency” mentioned in con-

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nection with a fee office. Phantom employees, dubious staff “bonuses” and nepotism fueled those political machines. The imposition of term limits was a step in the right direction, Sherry Witt Cathy Quist Joy McCroskey but the old courthouse view that holding office is a right, not a privilege, lingers. “You’re talking about diminishing the powCathy Quist, Clerk of the Knox County Ju- ers of officeholders,” Witt said. venile Court, the Civil Division of General Witt’s comment expresses the fear that BurSessions Court and the Circuit Courts, is an chett – or his successor – might attempt to attorney, but it was Criminal Court Clerk Mcmicromanage the fee offices. But Dean Rice, Croskey who brandished the legal saber at Burchett’s chief of staff, points out that, if apMonday’s workshop. proved, the resolution would not take effect “How are you going to represent all of us if until FY 2012-2013, allowing ample time for we oppose this?” she asked Jarret in a preview all parties to agree on the ground rules. of lawsuits to come. The offices affected by the resolution are She erroneously added that the idea had clerks and masters of the chancery courts; “been defeated in a referendum.” The 2008 county clerk and clerks of probate, criminal, Charter amendment McCroskey referenced circuit and special courts; register of deeds; would have granted the mayor authority to ap- trustee; and general sessions and juvenile point certain offices. court clerks. McCroskey, who said a mouthful at the Trustee John Duncan and County Clerk workshop, including the complaint that the Foster Arnett have signaled their support. Last resolution would “put my employees under a Friday, Quist formally aligned with Duncan budget,” said she would have “plenty more” to and Arnett, stating in a press release that she say at the regular commission meeting. supports “full transparency and accountabilSpeaking at the Halls Republican Club on ity and a funding process that is unified across Monday evening, Register of Deeds Sherry all of county government.” Witt said her office is already “totally transCommission is scheduled to vote on the resparent. olution today.

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It’s a small world Almost two-year-old photo draws comment Last week I wrote about the good folks of the First Baptist Church of Powell and Fountain City’s motorcycle ministry. I have been riding with and covering this group for almost two years – so naturally I have a lot of pictures.

The importance of knowing what’s important The University of Tennessee’s men’s basketball team got trounced in the first round of the NCAA tournament. A couple of days later, coach Bruce Pearl was shown the door, not as result of his team’s 30-point loss (although that couldn’t have helped) but because – as Marvin West writes in today’s edition – he was “guilty of an NCAA felony.” Pearl lied to NCAA investigators. Dumb move, and UT fans surveying the wreckage of what for a brief but brilliant era was a program flirting with a regular place at the table among college basketball powerhouses are left with nothing but a Big Orange crush. So it goes. As a fan of UT sports since I was old enough to tune the radio dial without assistance, I’m disappointed. But last Wednesday night as I hurried my wife into our basement in response to a tornado warning, I had a few minutes to reflect on matters that are really important. More years ago than I care to count, I huddled in like fashion in a basement in Bellevue, Neb., as a powerful tornado carved a path of destruction in neighboring Omaha. Samuel Johnson, the 18th century English essayist and lexicographer, is alleged to have said that nothing focuses the mind like the prospect of being hanged in the morning. I would add that finding yourself in close proximity to 150 mph winds can affect one similarly. Loved ones are important. Home, health and family are things that matter. In the grand scheme, the success of a college basketball program is a trifling matter, certainly nothing for fans to agonize over. In our features section this week you can read about the important things, some lives that mattered, people who made a difference. Check out all our editions and catch up with your favorite writers at www.shoppernewsnow.com. Contact Larry Van Guilder at lvgknox@mindspring.com.

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One of the earliest stories I covered was their annual benefit ride for the Western Heights Baptist Center held every July. The first time I covered this was in 2009 and I was able to get a really cool picture of them coming across Norris Dam. I shot it from the overlook and thought it made a good picture. Barely noticeable in the picture are two bicyclists crossing the dam in the opposite direction from the motorcyclists. Last week, we reran that photo and last Wednesday I received an e-mail from Brian Damiano. Brian is one of the bicyclists in the photo and his riding buddy, Steve McNeany, is ahead of him about halfway across the dam. A third bicyclist, Greg Hoffman, was behind Brian and had just reached the bridge when the picture was taken. According to Brian’s email, they had started in Oliver Springs and headed

Brian Damiano is the bicyclist closest to the camera and his riding buddy, Steve McNeany, is ahead of him about halfway across the bridge on July 11, 2009. Photos by Greg Householder

up to Lake City through Walden View, Briceville and Fraterville. They got on 441 in Lake City and encountered the FBC group at Norris Dam. Brian said he was surprised a week or so later to find his picture on the front page of the Shopper-News. He laminated a copy and it hangs in his office where it draws many comments. Brian said he meant to write two years ago and when he saw the picture last week it reminded him so he shot me an email. As Brian said: “Anyway, this is another one of those ‘small world’ things that makes life interesting.” I couldn’t agree more.

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Local Lions to help Japan The Lions Clubs International has pledged $6 million in aid for Japan following the massive earthquake and tsunami. Ron Riehn, district coordinator for the Foundation, spoke this month in Powell to members of the Lions’ District 12N Region 1 Zone 1. Ron told the Lions from the Powell, Knox North and Karns clubs about the relief efforts in Japan and other programs the Foundation funds. As I have watched the news of the disaster in Japan, I have to admit that I am impressed with the Japanese people and their stoic determination to recover. One thing noticeable in the coverage since the disaster happened is the absence of looters and anarchy. I dare say if something like this had happened in the U.S., we would have had to have declared martial law or something. So it didn’t surprise me to learn from Ron that the Japanese Lions were taking care of business. Zone meetings are the time for clubs to share information. Diane Wilkerson, president of the hosting Powell club, talked about their successful pancake breakfast on March 12. I was there and it was like a “who’s who” of Powell – both the Lions serving up the hot cakes and the customers

PHS Band motorcycle run The Powell High band boosters club will hold its second annual motorcycle run Saturday, April 30, at Knoxville Harley Davidson on Clinton Highway. Registration begins at 11 a.m., lunch is at noon and the ride starts at 1 p.m. The ride is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. All proceeds go toward a trip to Hawaii for the Marching Panthers this fall. They will be representing the Powell community at the 70th anniversary observance of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

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Lions District 12N Lions Clubs International Foundation coordinator Ron Riehn speaks in Powell. who were eating them. Diane also said that Powell will hold a cleanup day on Saturday, April 9. The annual Powell Lions Horse Show is scheduled for June 25. I reckon yours truly will be handling the master of ceremonies duties again. And then of course, the 4th of July Parade will be on – you guessed it – July 4. The Powell Lions will host the community Christmas bazaar and parade on Dec. 3. The Knox North Lions president Clare Crawford talked about the Most Patriotic Pet contest to be held in conjunction with the 4th of July Parade. So bring your snakes, rats, ferrets, and of course, your cats and dogs and any other pet, deck them out in red, white and blue, and bring your family and friends with lots of dollars to vote.

Knox North Lions pancake breakfast is Saturday The Knox North Lions will join the Farragut Lions to host a pancake breakfast 8-10 a.m. Saturday, April 2, at Applebee’s at the corner of Cedar Bluff and Peters Road. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased from any Knox North or Farragut Lion and can also be purchased at the door.

PHS Alumni Dinner is Saturday The Powell High School Alumni Association will celebrate its 93rd anniversary Saturday, April 2, with the group’s annual dinner to be held at the Jubilee Banquet Facility off Callahan Road. Registration and fellowship will begin at 4:45 p.m. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. Bob Hodge, PHS Class of 1979 and a contributing outdoor writer to the Knoxville News Sentinel, will provide entertainment.

Knox North Lions plan ‘Patriotic Pet’ contest for July 4th parade The Knox North Lions Club 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 the contest. Winners will be determined by popular vote. It’s free to enter and votes are $1 each. The contest will be held at the post-parade festivities at Scarbro field.

North Knox MOMS to meet The North Knoxville MOMS Club will hold an open house Monday, April 4, at Halftime Pizza in Powell. There will be pizza, prizes and a special visit from Knoxmoms.com spokesperson Ali James. Info: Linnie, 382-3052.

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Bedtime tales I’m getting tough on bedtime. If you don’t already know, I’m staunchly against cryit-out methods of so-called sleep training, especially for infants. I think anyone who can listen to an infant cry and not respond is a heartless, selfish person who maybe should have thought harder before having kids. An almost-3-year-old is a different story, though. By this age, they’re old enough to figure out that they can delay going to sleep. Daniel does not want to go to sleep

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Jett to dance role of Firebird and Maiden Powell High School graduate Sarah Jett will dance the role of the Firebird and Maiden in the Oak Ridge Civic Ballet’s productions of “The Firebird” and “Canterbury Tales.” The performances will be at Oak Ridge High School Auditorium on April 2 and 3. “Firebird” is a one-act ballet written in 1910 by Igor Stravinsky relating the story of Prince Ivan’s magical journey to win the heart and hand of his princess. “Canterbury Tales” represents a compilation of famous peasant dances performed from other ballets and presented as stories from “The Canterbury Tales” by Geoffrey Chaucer. There will be two shows on Saturday, April 2. The encore performance will be at 11 a.m. and is a one-act show of “Canterbury Tales.” Encore tickets are $10. The evening performance begins at 7, offering a full performance of “Firebird” and “Canterbury Tales.” The final performance is 2 p.m. Sunday, April 3. The cost for full performance is adults $20, seniors $15 and students $10.

Workshop at ETTAC The East Tennessee Technology Access Center (ETTAC), 116 Childress St., will host a workshop 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 6. Two of Humanware’s assistive reading devices, the ClassMate Reader and the Intel Reader, will be demonstrated. Both devices are great for helping students with low vision and for help with reading comprehension Admission is free although registration is required by Friday, April 1. Info: 219-0130.

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Antiques appraisal East Tennessee PBS will hold its second annual Antiques Appraisal Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at Cherokee Mills. Last year’s finds included a diary from the Civil War, a letter written by George Washington and a portrait made of human hair. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit public television station.

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his juice cup in one gulp and ask for more, then more and more. This resulted in two training pants changes per night and soaked bedsheets. He would call for me and try everything he could Shannon think of to keep me in the Carey room. He would ask over and over to go to the rocking chair. I’d go to the door, and he’d call “Wait,” then want to have a conversation. I’ve played this game long at night, and he tries every- enough. Mr. Sly Pants got a thing to keep from drifting taste of the new world order off. last week. Before my get-tough reChange No. 1: No juice gime came into play, Daniel cup in his room. He gets a would delay sleep in a num- drink before bed, and that’s ber of ways. He would drain it. Needless to say, he was

not pleased. Change No.2: One rocking chair visit after lights out, and that’s it. Other comforting takes place at bedside. Change No. 3: No waiting. Once I’m at the door, I say “I love you, goodnight,” and close it behind me. So far, so good. I’m still not leaving him in his room to cry himself asleep. At worst, there’s been a minute of hollering, but if real tears start to roll, I’m in the room like a flash. We’re not crying it out, but I am teaching him that nighttime is for sleeping.

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Witt to speak to Republicans The Karns Republican Club will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, in the Karns Middle School library, 2925 Gray Hendrix Road. Sherry Witt, Register of Deeds for Knox County, will be the guest speaker. Info: Lorriane Coffey, 660-3677, or Chris Smith, 256-4866.

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government Pavlis to the rescue First District City Council member Nick Pavlis didn’t get a lot of support from local historic preservationists when he ran for office in 2009, but he’s becoming a favorite now. A few weeks ago, he brokered a deal to bring the historic JFG sign back to the South Side after it was evicted from the property of Holston Gases. Last week, Pavlis authored a r e s o lu t i o n that stymied the demolition of the old South High School building, which was designed Pavlis in 1935 by Charles Barbour and has long been a major concern of those who seek to protect Knoxville’s historic structures. The Pavlis resolution, which passed unanimously, came a day after he applied for a historic overlay, which effectively imposed a 180day delay on property owner Bahman Kasraei’s plans to tear the building down. Kasraei, who owns considerable property all over town, much of which is not up to code, is a frequent recipient of codes violations. His demolition permit was

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delayed when he applied for it under someone else’s name, which gave Knox Heritage executive director Kim Trent time to sound the alarm to Pavlis. She has been trying to save South High since 2002. “I was pregnant with my 8-year-old daughter when this started,” she said. “The school administration was planning to tear it down and put up a metal storehouse building. We joined together with South Knoxville residents and other preservationists and pushed that back.” Requests for proposals went out in 2005, and developer Leigh Burch responded with a plan to restore and convert the old building for residential use. In return, the county agreed to a token asking price of $100. The deal was scuttled by County Commissioner Paul Pinkston, who insisted the county could get more money elsewhere. “We couldn’t get him to see the bigger picture,” Trent said. The county issued an RFP

A-4 • MARCH 28, 2011 • POWELL SHOPPER-NEWS the following year, but there were no takers. The building continued to deteriorate. By the fall of 2008, Trent was really getting worried. Developer David Dewhirst offered to buy it, secure it and wait for the economy to come around. Pinkston blocked this deal, too, insisting on a public auction. Enter Bahman Kasraei, who put a roof on the building but left the back side standing open. “I’d like to calculate the cost to the city dealing with codes enforcement, citing him to court, the lack of investment in the neighborhood. Then you’d have to figure the county taxes not getting paid, the devaluation of property around it, which is lowering the amount of taxes the property would have brought in,” Trent said. “The project would have cost $3 to $4 million, and that would have paid a lot of construction workers. This is cutting off your nose to spite your face.” Pavlis, who got Knox Heritage, which is interested in preserving historic signs, together with Scenic Knoxville, which opposes billboards, to talk about ways they can work together, says saving old school buildings just makes sense. “Thousands of people graduated from South High School and it’s very dear to them,” he said. “And there are so many repurposed schools – Tyson, Park Place, Brownlow … there are lots of reasons to save them if you can. It’s community friendly.”

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Tim Burchett with Trustee John Duncan each month and the office expenses paid through Knox County. Burchett said the monthly reports provided by the fee offices only tell what each has spent, not what they plan to spend. He likened harnessing that to pushing toothpaste back into the tube. Burchett, who grew up in West Hills and graduated from Bearden High School and UT Knoxville, was among friends. Someone asked, “Why would anyone oppose this?”

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However, before taking such a drastic step, commissioners should self-test with the Shopper-News Intelligence and Knowledge Examination Rater (SNICKER) in order to assure themselves they are indeed commission-worthy. This simple test was inspired by the pending resolution that would allow commission and the executive branch oversight of the fee office budgets. Commissioners Briggs, Hammond and McKenzie, co-sponsors of the resolution, will act as proctors for the exam. Commissioner, please use a No. 2 pencil to mark your answers to the following: 1. According to the Knox County Charter, what body or individual authorizes disbursements from the general fund? (a) County Commission (b) the state Senate (c) John Troyer (d) Big Jim Haslam 2. The best use of excess funds held by fee offices is: (a) employee morale-boosting trips to Dollywood (b) “Machine politics,” said employee raises and bonusBurchett. He asked every- es (c) Transfer the excess one to take out a pen and to the county general fund write down 215-2534, the each month. (d) Deposit the number of the commission office. “Your commissioner won’t be there, but leave them a message that Comic entertains you support the BriggsHammond-McKenzie resoHalls Republicans lution. They’ll know what Conservative comeyou mean.” dian Eric Golub told Former Clerk and Master the Halls Republican William Jones said, “This Club makes sense, but does it “our affect salaries and who defreecides staffing levels?” dom is Burchett said the meaunder sure would enhance the asdignity of employees who sault.” now feel “intimidated” to The buy fundraiser tickets and pundit, actively campaign for their who blogs as The Tygrboss. rrr Express, hails from On another note, BurLos Angeles. He sugchett said some people gested a compromise want him to abandon camon gun control: “Take paign mode and act like a away all guns from mayor. “What’s wrong with liberals and give them trying to fulfill the camto conservatives.” paign promises you made?” And he got personal he asked. “You’ve got me for on Barack Obama. four years and dad gum it, “With ears that large, I will try to do what I said you would think he I would do. The sixth floor would just listen.” (of the City County Build– S. Clark ing) is a shenanigans-free zone.”

Burchett battles for fee office change If Charlie Burchett were around he would say something like, “Well, the boy’s got some moxie.” Mayor Tim Burchett blasted those who oppose the resolution by commissioners Richard Briggs, Mike Hammond and Sam McKenzie to bring the budgets of the county’s six fee offices under the scrutiny of the commission. He spoke Friday to the West Knox Rotary Club. “The (opponents) have shut the door on transparency, and you’ve got to ask yourself why are people so upset about transparency?” Burchett asked. “The days of the fiefdoms are over. The days of someone taking seven months off to run for County Commission are gone. … This has been called a power grab, but I call it a power sharing opportunity.” Burchett said with some $20 million in these offices, “it’s time to put this system to bed and move into the 21st century.” The change would have collected fees deposited

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funds in a numbered Swiss bank account. 3. Some officeholders who would be affected by the passage of the resolution are threatening to sue. How should County Commission and Mayor Tim Burchett respond to this threat? (a) Schedule a mud volleyball match in which the winner takes all. (b) Remove the officeholders from the commission’s and the mayor’s Christmas card list. (c) Call Herb Moncier. (d) Say “See you in court.” 4. “Transparency” in government operations is (a) dangerous, and nothing to fool with (b) embarrassing for officeholders with large picture windows (c) what we need more of (d) Is this a trick question? 5. As a commissioner, I have a duty to (a) Win the annual Mr. or Ms. Congeniality Award. (b) pass on crucial votes until I see which way the wind is blowing (c) Tell constituents where to get off. (d) Do the right thing for taxpayers. OK, let’s total up. Give yourself one point for each correct response.

Question 1: While choosing Jim Haslam is an error often made, the correct answer is (a) County Commission. Question 2: Score one point if you chose (c). Deduct two points for any other answer. Question 3: “See you in court” is the appropriate response. Man up, already! Question 4: Response (c) is correct and worth one point. We’ll award 1/2 point for (b) just because it’s our test. Question 5: Gotta be response (d). Deduct a point if you selected (b). Ratings: 4 1/2 points to 5: You’ll do the right thing, and you’re probably a judge of fine whiskey to boot. 4 points: See the law director for a Charter refresher course. Less than 4: Salary suits have already been filed for the upcoming year, but check with Joy McCroskey or Sherry Witt about a temp job for FY 2012-2013. Contact: lvgknox@mindspring.com.

Roddy to open campaign headquarters Knoxville mayoral candidate Marilyn Roddy will host a grand opening for her campaign headquarters in the Joy of Music School Building, 1209 Euclid Ave., from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2. The event will feature free food, a few remarks from the candidate and information on how to get involved in the campaign. “We are excited about opening our headquarters in the heart of the city, Mechanicsville, one of our great neighborhoods,” Roddy said. “I am looking forward to meeting volunteers and our new neighbors in the community.” Info: www.marilynroddy.com.

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Cope excited about new school at Northshore Lanis “Lanny” Cope has designed schools almost all of his life. “In 36 years you learn a few things,” he says. “You learn what’s important to teachers and principals, because it’s not about the central office. We know what (design) solutions work.”

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Sandra Clark Cope Associates Inc. won the competition to design the new elementary school at Northshore Town Center. The design, Cope said, is based on the floor plan of Gibbs ElemenCope tary School, which he also designed. While every school system is different and every school unique, there are certain universal elements, he said. Safety and security are paramount. Cope’s floor plan allows two people (principal and assistant principal, for instance) to see each other and every corridor in the school. The schools are designed with a security foyer.

A single entrance pushes everyone to the office. “We always design schools to be community centers, providing for after-hours use of the gym and cafeteria while securing the classrooms,” Cope said. He also designs the music rooms on the back side of the stage and makes sure public areas have rest rooms. He makes provisions for teacher planning areas outside of the classroom, enabling collaboration and support. “The real beneficiaries are the kids,” he said. He would never put kids in the path of cars to get to a playground. He likes elementary schools on one level. That’s the design at Gibbs and Northshore. “You just don’t want smaller kids on stairs,” he says. “We want a circular flow. We color code the wings so it’s easy for

students to find their classroom. And we try to let each school express the character of its community.” Cope said nothing is decided yet on the exterior of the building at Northshore, except that it will be masonry. He plans meetings with residents to “bring in the flavor of the community; to blend the school into the community and reinforce what they’re trying to do.” Northshore is designed with similar core space to Gibbs but with classrooms for 200 more students. He said Knox County Schools saved about $250,000 to $300,000 by using the Gibbs floor plan. Cope’s contract for more than a half million dollars is on today’s agenda for County Commission. Cope said architectural fees would have been closer to $800,000 if

NOTES ■ Public relations in public education will be Jim McIntyre’s topic when he speaks to the local marketing group at noon Thursday, April 21, at The Foundry. Hmmm. Wonder if Mike Hamilton could listen in? ■ Oink, oink: Board chair Indya Kincannon has confirmed what many have long suspected. Yes, there is “pork” in the KCS budget. It’s a line item on

the previous selection system and state fee schedule had been used. “We compete for professional services almost everywhere,” Cope said. His firm has worked in 16 school systems. “We know how to design a school that’s cost effective to construct and to operate.”

Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre will explain his preliminary $384.67 million budget for 2011-12 at a workshop at 5 p.m. today (March 28) at the Andrew Johnson board room. The meeting will be broadcast on Comcast Channel 10 and live-streamed at www. knoxschools.org/. Budget detail was posted on that website late last week, and a quick review shows a staff reallocation with most high schools expected to lose one teacher. Fulton High and Gibbs High would remain constant, Halls High would gain one, and the new STEM Academy would start with 11. McIntyre proposes to reduce the central office staff by 7 percent (roughly 16 of 225 people), and he’s issuing a Request for Proposals to see if savings would result from outsourcing custodial services. McIntyre will host a budget forum at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at West High School, and the public can “tweet” questions during the televised forum.

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‘She touched many people’ Scholarship to honor Lisa Gregory Spears PULL UP A CHAIR … | Jake Mabe P

hey called her Mama Lisa. Her patients. The medical staff. Everybody. To them she was Mama Lisa. A nurse by trade, Lisa Gregory Spears spent much of her career working in oncology in Charleston, S.C. She got to the office at 6 a.m. and usually didn’t leave until nearly 7 that night. She always told her cancer patients that things would get better. She’d hug them. She cared about their mental pain, too. About their hearts. Her sister, Tammy Houk, says

that Lisa stood about 5-2 but packed a punch. Lisa said that “dynamite comes in small packages” and often proved the point. She wouldn’t take no for an answer when it came to her patients, Tammy says. She would see them through to the end and try her best to keep them enjoying life. One cancer patient was terminal stage four. Lisa made sure she was sent to a facility that uses experimental drugs. “She’s alive today because of my sister.” Helping people came naturally to Lisa. Tammy says that began at Halls High School. She says Lisa always was interested in the personal problems of others. She finally decided to go into medicine. After graduating from Halls in 1985, Lisa studied nursing at Carson-Newman, earning a bachelor’s degree in 1989 and becoming a first generation college graduate.

Lisa Gregory Spears at her 1989 graduation from Carson-Newman, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Spears, a 1985 Halls High graduate, was killed in a car accident Feb. 14. A scholarship for a Halls High senior who is planning to enter the medical field is being set up in Lisa’s honor. Photo submitted She eventually earned a master’s degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and spent the last several years working as a nurse practitioner at Spartanburg Orthopaedic Associates (Spartan-

“Then the king will say to those at his right hand, ‘Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing. I was sick and you took care of me.’” (Matthew 25: 34-36 NRSV)

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had just spent two hours in a waiting room with nothing – NOTHING! – to read, except the sign on the reception window listing things

burg, S.C.). She lived in Easley, S.C., just outside of Greenville. Lisa was killed on Valentine’s Day in a tragic car accident. She was 44. In lieu of flowers, her family and friend Rena George Beeler are asking for donations to a memorial scholarship that will be given to a Halls High graduate entering the medical field. “She and her husband, Brian, had no children,” Tammy says. “Doing a scholarship in her name will not only be beneficial to the local school, but it is something she’d be proud of because she loved kids. “She wasn’t perfect, she was an A and B student. We’re not looking for somebody perfect. We want the money to go to someone who needs it.” Halls High students interested in applying for the scholarship should check with the guidance office. The application deadline is Wednesday, April 20. Priority consideration will be given to first generation college students and those with financial needs. Tammy says that working on the scholarship is her catharsis, a

across the waiting room talking in low voices. I wasn’t trying to eavesdrop, but it was hard not to in the silence, and it became apparent that one was reasthat were not allowed there. suring the other. They were (The absence of books or dressed in jeans, both of magazines gave me a glimpse them tall and lean, and the of what hell may be like!) reassuring one had a mane There were two women of long silvery gray hair.

They went out for a while to walk the grounds. My daughter Eden had been taken back to another room to be interviewed. She has suffered from bouts of depression all her life, but this one seemed scary. These counselors had been recommended as the best care available.

An account has been established at SunTrust Bank in Halls for anyone interested in making a contribution to the Lisa Gregory Spears Scholarship Memorial. Contributions can be wired directly to the bank using the routing/transit number of 061000104 and the account number #********118463 or mailed to the branch at 7302 Maynardville Highway, Knoxville, TN 37938.

means by which to heal. She says she was overwhelmed by the doctors, nurses, drug reps and patients who showed up, some from as far away as Washington, D.C., for the funeral. “They would tear me up with the stories of how she helped them.” Mama Lisa. Always helping others. “At 44 years, God decided to take her,” Tammy says. “She didn’t have a long life. But what life she did live, she touched many people.” Mrs. Spears is survived by her husband, Brian Lee Spears; mother, Susie Reidneor Gregory; brothers Dennis Gregory and Johnny Gregory; and sister, Tammy Houk. She is preceded in death by her father, Vernon Gregory, and her brother Randy Gregory.

As seconds crawled by, I wondered what was next, what tomorrow might look like, how I would go back to work and be able to think. And then, there she was, smiling a crooked smile and looking apologetic. I wrapped my arms around her and held her tightly for a long minute, gave her one more squeeze, then made the sign of the cross on her forehead, and kissed it. She turned, and they took her through a door where I could not follow. I was out the front door and into the sunshine when Silver Mane came out and opened her arms to me saying, “I want to give you

a hug.” “Are you a mama, too?” I asked as this perfect stranger held me in her arms. “A big sister,” she smiled. Then she looked in my eyes and said, “We’re going to get them back.” “Yes, we are,” I agreed, and believed it, and thanked her for the reassuring hug. I walked toward the car, humming Billy Dean’s song, “Only Here for a Little While.” My heart was lighter and my faith stronger because a woman I did not know – and probably will never see again – had the heart and the faith to see a need and meet it.

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f you will stay with me for a couple of minutes, I’ll take you places Tennessee basketball has never been and may never go. The Final Four is the truly great spectacle in sports. I’ve been there. It is much better than the Super Bowl, better than game 7 of the World Series, better than Sunday at the Masters or Wimbledon, better than the 100-yard dash at the Olympic Games. I’ve been there. The last Saturday of the college basketball season is a genuine mountaintop, a sensational setting, packed to overflowing with drama and emotion. After months of preparation and a long, hard run, four coaches, four teams, four schools, four pep bands, four clusters of fanatical fans believe this is their time. For some strange reason, they all think they can win it all. The Final Four is classic competition, nothing held back, lay it on the line, leave it all on the floor. The difference between success and failure is awful – and awesome. Losers go home. It is over. The end. There is the magic of Monday night for winners. Alas and alas, the greatest sporting show on earth

worse if you get caught TALES OF TENNESSEE | Marvin West Be advised that cheating is a matter of degrees. The great Al McGuire once said Ray Mears was the most honest coach he knew, much too honest for his own good. Al admitted he was not. He winked and said he was sixth on his secret list of sinners. Al and Marquette won a title. Two John Calipari teams, is not always spotlessly clean, freshly scrubbed, UMass and Memphis, were pure as driven snow. Not forced to vacate Final Four exactly. Because rewards accomplishments because of are so great in college bas- violations. Calipari somehow ketball and because one su- escaped and is now a Sunday per duck can take over the school teacher in Kentucky. Michigan gave back 114 entire pond, some involved victories and earnings from take risks. Recruiting is jungle war- two Final Fours because of fare. If legitimate rivals don’t four ineligible Wolverines. get you, Nike secret agents, Villanova, Ohio State, Minhungry relatives, sneaky nesota and UCLA are among street merchants and ambi- those smacked with painful tious AAU big brothers will. penalties at the championFighting for McDonald’s All- ship level. Getting caught reAmericans is expensive and ally hurts John Wooden’s immacudangerous and almost always leaves blood in dark corners. late reputation took a wicked

hit when former Bruins, hoping to sell books, told of gifts, grants and payoffs from deeply entrenched booster Sam Gilbert. He inspired recruiting and helped players get cars, stereos, clothes, airline tickets and double scalpers’ prices. Jerry Tarkanian, NCAA poster boy for probation, tried to add up UCLA cash receipts and finally concluded: “The only team with a higher payroll was the Lakers.” The NCAA eventually got UCLA and Gilbert. Wooden and his 10 national titles had been safely retired for six years. Slick coaches who dabble in lesser offenses, such as exceeding contact limitations, have a proven formula for explaining them away. Is it a new rule? We must have lost count. An assistant did it. Coaches who announce that they are disregarding

flip just before the tournament flop. It was a gaffe to fire the coach on the day women’s basketball was at home in the tournament, on the day Derek Dooley was trying to pump up the start of spring football practice. In the communications business, it is called stepping on good news while scattering bad. Some administrators understand. Some have no clue. College basketball is so beautiful, high energy, bright lights, enthusiasm over the top. The Final Four is the ultimate peak. Oh, that all components were honest. Many, many years ago, my grandmother, almost always right, several times said that cheaters don’t win and winners don’t cheat. It was a surprise and disappointment to find her wrong. It was disappointing that Pearl and his people were found wading in mud puddles. It was a shock that they wouldn’t admit it even with stuff all over their shoes. When the Vols recover, please let it be without cheating. Getting caught really hurts.

recruiting rules invite disaster. Bruce Pearl did that. He told prospects and parents they were welcome at his home cookout but their visits were illegal. Just don’t tell anybody. For such a smart cookie, betting on silence was a dumb gamble. When investigators came calling, they already knew the correct answers to questions. It was really daring or dumb – dumb for Pearl to say he couldn’t identify the photo made at his house, that no, he did not recognize the wife of an assistant coach. For him to ask others to help cover up made him immediately guilty of an NCAA felony. It is called unethical conduct. For the athletic director and chancellor to announce, in front of God and everybody, that they were standing firm with their coach proved to be another serious error. In the Bruce Pearl saga, there were enough minor violations, major mistakes and plain old stupid blunders to last a lifetime. It may take half that long to get past the firestorms and ashes. It was a gaffe when Mike Hamilton adjusted his Pearl position and announced the

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a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2. Items can be donated for the sale until 4 p.m. Friday, April 1. Proceeds will support church missions. Info: 938-8311. â&#x2013; St. Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Episcopal Church,

located on North Broadway, Edna Mae Mynatt Nelson Taylor, 88, of Halls, passed women will sponsor a jewelry away March 21. sale fundraiser 1-5 p.m. SaturMae was a lifetime member of Union day, April 2. All proceeds will Baptist Church and a member of the Willsupport the ECWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outreach. ing Workers Sunday school class. She atInfo: 523-5687 or visit www. tended faithfully until onset of Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stjamesknox.org. disease. â&#x2013; North Acres Baptist Church, Following the death of her first husband 5803 Millertown Pike, will in World War II, she went to work for Aphost a rummage sale 8 a.m. to palachian Mills, a local manufacturer of 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, military apparel. Later, she worked for her April 8-9. All proceeds will brother Jack at Halls Cleaners. After the be used in church ministries. Taylor death of her second husband and being diInfo: Mike, 335-0072. agnosed with Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease, she moved to Windsor â&#x2013; Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Gardens Assisted Living where she loved being an active Oak Ridge Highway, needs member of their community. crafters for a craft fair 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9, in Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by husbands W. Harthe family life center. Spaces old Nelson in 1945 and Jim W. Taylor in 1995; parents, Tell are $20 with a table and two and Hassie Mynatt; brothers: Bert, George, Teddy, Gene, chairs included. Only original, Walt, Jack and Bill Mynatt; sister, Mildred Mynatt. She is handcrafted items will be survived by sons and spouses: Gary and Carolyn Nelson sold. Info: call the church, and Brent and Cindy Taylor; grandchildren and spouses: 690-1060, or email Julie at Angie and Fritz Voss, Matt Nelson, Jim and Julia Taylor of julie-graham@comcast.net. Greenville, S.C., Christa and Chad Brogan of Birmingham, â&#x2013; Bethel Baptist Church will Ala; brothers and spouses: Bob and Gladys Mynatt and host a golf tournament fundPete and Ruth Mynatt; sisters: Ruth â&#x20AC;&#x153;Juneâ&#x20AC;? Cooper and raiser 1 p.m. Friday, April 8, Hazel and George Brooks of Bristol, Va. at Three Ridges Golf Course. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Union Proceeds from the event will Baptist Church, 8244 Old Maynardville Pike, Knoxville, benefit church membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; TN 37938; the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association of Eastern Tennesmission trips to Ukraine. To register: 216-5721. see; or Mercy Hospice of Halls.

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every Monday and 7-8 p.m. every first Monday. Donations and volunteers are welcome. Info: 690-1060 or www. beaverridgeumc.com. â&#x2013; 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.

Fundraisers and sales â&#x2013; Faith UMC, 1120 Dry Gap Pike, United Methodist Women will host its Spring Fling Rummage and Plant Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 1-2. Info: www.infoseekers.org or 688-1000. â&#x2013; Powell Presbyterian Church, 2910 W. Emory Road, will have a flea market 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 1, and 8

â&#x2013; City View Baptist Church, 2311 Fine Ave., will have a yard sale for the pavilion fund 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2, rain or shine. Info: 522-2364.

Music services â&#x2013; Knoxville Chamber Chorale will present its 2011 Spring Concert and Donor Reception at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cathedral, 413 Cumberland Ave. Tickets are $10 at the door. Info: www. knoxvillechoralesociety.org.

6:45 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. â&#x2013; New Covenant Fellowship Church, 6828 Central Ave. Pike, will have Open Scrapbook Night 6-10 p.m. Friday, April 1. Limited seating. Reserve a spot by Wednesday, March 30 by calling 689-7001. Child care available with prior notification.

Special services â&#x2013; Community Baptist Church will hold revival services 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, March 28-30. â&#x2013; Rutherford Memorial UMC, 7815 Corryton Road, will present a special praise and worship service 7 p.m. Saturday, April 2. There will be music, fellowship and refreshments. Info: 687-8438.

Mike Scott to speak at KFL Mike Scott will be the guest speaker for the Knoxville Fellowship Luncheon at noon Tuesday, March 29. The KFL is a group of Christian men and women that meets weekly at the Golden Corral in Powell. Mike and Karen Scott.

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â&#x2013; Trinity UMC, 5613 Western Ave., will present the film â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tonyâ&#x20AC;? 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 3. â&#x2013; House Mountain Baptist Church, 8621 Washington Pike in Corryton, will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Going Beyond Simulcastâ&#x20AC;? featuring Priscilla Shirer and Anthony Evans 7 p.m. Friday, April 1, and 9:15 a.m. Saturday, April 2. Admission is $10. Info: www.hmbchurch.org or 688-4521.

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs â&#x2013; Fountain City Presbyterian Church, 500 Hotel Ave., will host guest night for K-Town Sound Show Chorus, a new Knoxville Sweet Adelines Chapter 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29. Info: visit www. ktownsound.org or 692-1617.

Knoxville Christian Arts Ministries will perform â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Ungrateful Servant,â&#x20AC;? Sunday, April 10, starting 6 p.m. at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church. The concert is free and open to the public. Knoxville Christian Arts Ministries (KnoxCAM) is a new performing arts ministry with 80 members from 21 area churches. The group includes singers, instrumentalists, hand bells, actors and dancers. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concert is inspired by the parable of the ungrateful servant as told in the Gospel of St. Matthew. KnoxCAM ministers without charge primarily to prisons and the inner city. Information: Marcia Acuff, 5849106 or acuffmr@bellsouth.net.

â&#x2013; Knoxville Day Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aglow Lighthouse will hold an outreach meeting 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, at New Covenant Fellowship

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Powell 8U All Stars claim City-County crown The 2011 Powell Boys 8U All Star basketball team with a record of 12-2 went on to become Knox County Champions by beating South-Doyle in the championship game. The team then claimed the Knox City-County Championship by beating Fulton. Team members are: (front) Jason Gallaher, Parker Halley, Carter Williams, Tommy Sweat, Jake Wyrick, Colton Web, Coltin Reynolds, Dakota Best, J.T. Browning, Andy Hall, Spencer Benge, Wesley Mutta; (back) assistant coach Steve Haley, head coach Steve Browning and assistant coach Herschel Hall. Photo submitted

Carnival at Powell Elementary Powell Elementary School will be hosting a carnival 4-8 p.m. Saturday, April 30. There will be food, vendors, dancing, a cake walk, a magician and games. Everyone is invited.

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Diamond Panthers slams Halls Powell’s Jordan Sanford watches his home run sail out of the park last week at Halls. The Panthers went on to drub the Red Devils 23-2. Photo by Ruth White

PHS seeking football records Powell High School is seeking verifiable records for the 1955 and 1957 football seasons. Verifiable is defined as a newspaper clipping, football program or any other kind of documentation with the won-loss records for those years. Anyone who can help should contact Bill Mynatt at powellfootballradiovoice@yahoo.com.

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REUNIONS ■ 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, 603-5949798 or www.ussalbany.org. ■ Halls High class of 1965 will hold its 46th reunion Saturday, June 25, on the Star of Knoxville Riverboat. Boarding at 6:30 p.m. and departure at 7. Cost is $43.75 per person for the dinner and cruise. Info: Elaine Wolfenbarger, 2566292. ■ Woodhill reunion will be held 6 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at Old Pleasant Fellowship Hall. Bring covered dish and drinks. Info: Phyllis Summers, 922-2884, or Betty Effler, 982-0174.

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River Rescue Ijam’s Nature Center will host the 22nd annual River Rescue 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 2, to help clean up the Tennessee River. Info: 577-4717 ext. 24.

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Society and the Smokyland Sound Chorus. The first of three rehearsals is scheduled 9 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at Bearden High School. Performances are scheduled for the Veterans’ Memorial on Memorial Day and a Smokies Baseball game Tuesday, June 7. Deadline to register is Friday, April 1. Info: 470-8622 or 539-4400.

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The fifth annual Rotary Club of Farragut Adult Spelling Bee will be held 7 p.m. The Raccoon Valley Flea Market at 2001 Tuesday, April 5, at the Clayton Performing Raccoon Valley Road (beside the Bluegrass Arts Center on the Hardin Valley Campus Café) announces its grand opening on Fri- of Pellissippi State Community College. day, April 1. Hours of operation are from 8 Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. a.m. to 8 p.m. Scott Firebaugh, winner of the National All spaces are outdoors and vendors Adult Spelling Bee, will be the pronouncer. may rent a space starting at $10 per day. Tickets are $5 or the donation of used The Flea Market will be open every weekprescription eyeglasses for Knoxville-area end Friday through Sunday. Info: Tim Patt, Lions Clubs. Cost of admission includes 548-0233. dinner. Teams will compete for prizes, trophies Singers needed and the all-star championship title. for male chorus All proceeds will help support the Adult Education/GED program at Pellissippi A new youth male chorus is being State, the Knox County Imagination Liformed for males of high school and colbrary and Ball Camp Elementary School. lege age, sponsored by the Greater KnoxInfo: Lee Mrazek, 679-9007. ville Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony

The Nothing Matters Hatters The Nothing Matters Hatters celebrated their seventh anniversary with a dinner at Beaver Brook Country Club. Members are: (front) Teresa Williams, Carol Harler, Linda Compton, Mildred Gibson, Billie Clift, Kitty Drinnen; (middle row) Susan Bradley, Renee Barnett, Linda Bell; (back) Georgia Campbell, Gale Gossett, Carolyn Wyrick, Anne Winstead, Nancy Carper and Carol Pettit. Photo submitted

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A style for every point of view From draperies to window blinds to shutters and everything in between, Budget Blinds offers every imaginable window covering, custom-made to create the perfect look for your home or office. And the best part? They do all the work for you. One phone call to Sheri at the company’s office will bring professional design consultant Jamie Nunley and her samples to your home or office. She will work with you to determine which product will be best for your specific situation, your lifestyle or business setting, and your budget. Once you have chosen from the vast number of products offered by Budget Blinds, Jamie will do all of the measuring and place the order. After the product has been manufactured, Scott Cobb and his staff of professionals will return to do the installation. Budget Blinds is owned by Doug and Sheri Robertson, and is a franchise of the largest window covering company in the country. But don’t let the company’s name fool you. They sell only high quality products but still offer selections for all budgets. In addition, their two major

manufacturers offer amazing warranties. One company will replace your window treatment if it becomes damaged, with no questions asked. Doug says his company’s on-site consultation is a critical part of the business. “One question we ask is ‘why are you covering the windows?’ There can be many reasons: privacy, decoration, light control, insulation, and there are different ways of meeting each of those needs.” For instance, if you’re “going green,” you may want to add draperies with a high insulating factor. If you want an elegant traditional look, wood shutters may be just the thing. But don’t forget the draperies. They can be the perfect finishing touch. Budget Blinds accepts VISA and MasterCard and also has a financing program. They are members of the Better Business Bureau, and Doug says that in 10 years of operation they have never had a complaint. Among their clients are Mercy Fitness North, the federal courts, the city of Knoxville, Tennessee School for the Deaf and the UT Athletic Department.

All hearing losses are as individual as fingerprints, says Gary Weaver, a licensed hearing instrument specialist. “Each hearing loss is unique to the person who has the partial loss. At Weaver Hearing Aid Center we have products to meet the needs of each person with a partial loss.” Gary and his wife, Belinda, own and operate the Weaver Hearing Aid Center, located in Franklin Square on Kingston Pike near Pellissippi Parkway. Call them the quintessential “mom and pop,” but not too loudly. Their hearing is sharp! Gary sees folks frequently who are confused about steps to take when hearing loss is suspected. “People are just blown away by the ads and mailings. They often don’t have a clue where to start.” 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 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

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‘We provide individualized service.’ 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 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 says, “We provide individualized, personal service. We are not cookie-cutter.”

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FTN CITY – Lots of Possibilities! Great for home office right off Central Ave Pike. This 4BR/3.5BA on over half acre features: corner lot w/sep driveways, sep entry & plenty of parking. Attached lg utility rm & rec rm could be office w/full bath or possible 5th BR, second laundry & full bath on main w/2BRs, formal DR w/ built-in hutch, kit w/granite tops & flooring 2BRs up w/full bath. Wonderful 12x22 covered front porch & courtyard patio in back. $136,900 (752152)

POWELL – 56 acres convienent to I-75. Endless opportunities. 2 springs, cattle barn, approx 50% pasture & wooded w/3BR home. $634,900 (725309)

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POWELL – Move in ready! 4BR/3BA rancher w/level fenced backyard. This home has plenty of room for the whole family. Large master suite w/jacuzzi tub & shower, formal LR, fam rm off kit, 11.6x15.6 laundry rm w/washer & dryer. Great deck in back & neighborhood pool across street. Roof 5yrs & replacement windows. Reduced $149,900 (728055)

KARNS – Great brick rancher sits on over 1 acre & ready to move in. Enjoy your view from your 6x38 covered front porch. This split BR flr plan features: Gas FP in LR, eat-in kit, LR/DR combo, master suite w/2 walk-in closets, window seats in BRs, solid wood doors & much more. $219,900 (744862)

1 ACRE POWELL OFF EMORY RD! This 3BR/2BA home has formal LR & family rm, master BR w/french doors to large deck. Level fenced yard. Lots of possibilities zoned Planned Residential. Great Investment for future development. $99,900 (741692)

POWELL – Park-like setting! Enjoy your private, professionally landscaped backyard with the beautiful views of Weigels Dairy Farm. Plenty of room to roam in this home with 4 BR/3BA & lots of additional storage. This very well kept home features: master suite w/full bath, full bath/laundry down & large rec room w/brick FP & wet bar. Reduced to $169,900 (748846)

POWELL – All one level 2BR/2BA ready to move in!!! New paint & carpet. Large double size deck. Very convenient to I-75. $89,900 (742173)

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Taking photography to the next level By Ruth White If you are looking for something new in photography, look no further than Studio Ten-O, a progressive portrait studio located next to Premier Athletics at 906 Callahan Road. The team at Studio Ten-O brings a combined 60 years’ experience to the Knoxville area. Jean-Philippe Cyprès has been a professional photographer since 1983 and worked as a commercial photographer in Paris before moving to Knoxville. Philippe is a master of lighting and has the creativity and innovation to take photography to a new level. Phil Savage studied photography under world renowned photographer Dave Black at Southern Illinois University before settling in East Tennessee. In addition to his passion for photography, he and his wife, Lisa, have enriched the lives of young athletes in the sport of gymnastics at Premier Athletics since 1980. Cyprès and Savage have the vision to create the portrait studio of the 21st century and are dedicated to offering the highest in

Samantha Norman holds a paddle while Master Tim Walker demonstrates a focus target drill for his class at the U.S. Taekwondo Academy. Photo by Ruth White

Taekwondo teaches skills, discipline The Studio Ten-O team consists of Phil Savage, Shelby Gordon and Jean-Philippe Cyprès. Photo by Ruth White quality, creativity and execution. Add to the mix the creativity of assistant photographer Shelby Gordon and be ready to be amazed. She understands what is on the cutting edge and how to make it happen. The studio offers portrait services at their indoor location and also off-site to cap-

ture a beautiful outdoor portrait experience. They offer a wide variety of portrait options including senior photos, weddings, babies and bellies, pets – you name it. Studio Ten-O is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. Info: 687-0122.

Taekwondo instructor Master Tim Walker has spent most of his life studying martial arts. The fourth degree black belt has participated in national and international competitions for 15 years and has been named the Olympic Taekwondo state champion in Illinois, Wisconsin and Tennessee. The art of taekwondo not only teaches self-defense skills, but students gain selfconfidence, learn self-discipline, get in shape and lose weight. Walker’s facility is

‘Neighborhood, feel-good’ barbershop Jerry Daugherty trims C.H. Qualls’ hair at his new shop located at 5014 N. Broadway. Daugherty has 13 years’ experience as a barber and is no stranger to the Fountain City area. He worked at the corner of Tazewell and Jackboro pikes for many years and is excited to open his own shop. “Jerry’s Barbershop goes beyond the haircut,” he said. “It’s about building friendships.” Jerry’s Barbershop is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday from 5 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 6:30 a.m. to noon. Info: 385-2775. Photo by Ruth White

KNOXVILLE CHAMBER Info: 637-4550. All events are held at the Knoxville Chamber unless otherwise noted.

City location. Cost to exhibit is $200 for members, $300 for nonmembers.

■ 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.

■ 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.

■ Schmoozapalooza IV: Exhibit!, 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 1537 Downtown West Blvd. in the former Food

■ Five Ways to Generate Revenue in Your Business in the Next 90 Days, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 31.

family oriented and he loves to see families get involved together. U.S. Taekwondo Academy is located at 7350 Morton View (off Beaver Creek Road) behind Bounce USA. Hours are 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Info: Office manager Sara Sewell, 9360593, or owner/instructor Tim Walker, 405-9797. Website: www.ustaekwondo academy-knoxville.com/.

■ The Knoxville Area Urban League will host an all-day homeownership workshop 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 2. The workshop is open to anyone preparing to purchase their first home and covers details involved in selecting, purchasing and maintaining a home. The workshop meets all requirements for FHA loans. Cost is $20 and includes a takehome workbook. Info: 524-5511 or visit www.thekaul.org.

Barnes joins Enve Salon

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Whitney Barnes is the newest stylist at Enve Salon. She is a 2006 graduate from Powell High School and 2009 graduate from Tennessee School of Beauty. She specializes in color, cuts and blowouts. The salon is located at 7223 Clinton Highway. Info: 938-7647.

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