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VOL. 51 NO. 24
June 11, 2012
IN THIS ISSUE
A little piece of heaven
Outdoors Outdoor Living Special Section
Noweta tours Racheff Gardens
Find out where the wild things are and much more in this month’s “My Outdoors.”
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Simple comparison
Tennessee’s football opener, the critical clash with North Carolina State, is 12 weeks away. That seems a safe distance to risk a simple comparison, Marvin West writes.
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See Marvin’s column on page A-5
Giants of their profession This month, Dr. Jim Tumblin casts a historical eye on the Albert Baumann family, which designed some of Knoxville’s best-known buildings. See Jim’s story on page A-6
Found art
Avery Robertson enjoys the bright hydrangeas at Ivan Racheff Gardens on Tennessee Ave. The gardens are owned and maintained by the Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs. Avery is a member of God’s Little Gardeners, a youth group sponsored by Noweta Garden Club. She attended last week’s visit with her grandmother, Lana McMullen. Photos by S. Clark
Marty McConnaughey has been painting with oils and pastels for 15 years and has become a well-known artist in Union County. She has now taken her flair for the unusual to a higher level and is ecstatic with her discovery.
Ava Barber CD features hits, lost classics
See Cindy’s story on page A-5
By Jake Mabe
NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ
Hospital valet parking restored North Knoxville Medical Center has resumed valet parking as a convenience to patients. The announcement came from Rob Followell and is effective today (June 11). The service will be provided by Parking Management Company, a valet company that provides service to several area hotels, including the downtown Marriott. The service will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. The fee is $3 per parked car, and tenants have the option of validating their patients’ parking.
Index Sandra Clark Government/Politics Marvin West Jim Tumblin Faith Kids Business Service Directory
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When Ava Barber’s “Bucket to the South” came blaring out of my CD player last Thursday morning, I knew I was in for a treat. The former “Lawrence Welk Show” star, billed as “Hollywood’s Country Sweetheart,” sure has earned that moniker. And, yep, she can still warm the heart. Driving down the road a few weeks ago, I heard Ava’s radio show on WKVL-AM 850 (it airs at noon Mondays). I perked up when she started talking about her new CD. It contains “Bucket to the South,” her Billboard hit song, as well as 20 new recordings “from the vaults.” Boy, howdy. Now, this is good stuff. Once upon a time, we used to live down the street from Ava and her husband, Roger Sullivan. I never worked up the nerve to knock on the door, but I remember seeing her bus parked on the street.
Ava Barber performs at the Central High School Wall of Fame Breakfast in this file photo by S. Clark. And, of course, I saw her on TV every Saturday night. (Yep, I still record or watch “The Lawrence Welk Show” every week. I like the big
A special treat is a song I first heard Elvis Presley sing, “When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again,” as well as a cover of the Forester Sisters’ “Lying in his Arms Again.” What I’ve always loved about Ava Barber is that her voice is as warm as summer sunshine. It shines through here on track after track, be it a ballad or a toe-tapping tune. Listening to her sing makes me think of a simpler time, now gone with the wind, back when we only had three channels, a TV was a big wooden piece of furniture, and your grandmother hung the wash out to dry on a clothesline. If you know what I’m talkin’ about, or if you, too, love to hear Hollywood’s Country Sweetheart, go get this CD. It will make your day, y’all. Info: email avarog@live.com, visit www.avabarber.com or visit Ava Barber’s page on Facebook.
band sound, but I love Ava Barber.) A Central High School graduate, Ava started singing professionally at age 10. She auditioned for Mr. Welk in a tent on a Nashville golf course and made her first appearance on his popular show in February 1974. She was hired on the spot and stayed until the show ceased production in 1982. Along the way, she appeared on “Nashville Now,” “Music City Tonight,” “Crook and Chase” and for a while in the mid-1990s operated a theater in Pigeon Forge with fellow “Welk” co-star Dick Dale. These days, Ava runs Steamboat deli in Powell and still tours with “The Live Lawrence Welk Show.” In addition to the beautifully infectious “Bucket to the South,” the CD also features a smooth cover of Ray Price’s “Heartaches by the Number,” as well as a tear-jerking medley of “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain” and “Remember Me.”
Brad Anders saves the Chamber By Sandra Clark Into the leadership vacuum created by Mayor Tim Burchett’s unwillingness to negotiate on his budget strode a most unlikely figure. Commission chair Mike Hammond got good press for the compromise he drafted with school board chair Thomas Deakins. On a 7-4 vote, the compromise gave the school system the $7 million firstyear funding it had requested. Less attention went to vice chair Brad Anders’ skillful defense of the Knoxville Chamber. Burchett’s budget cut funding for the Chamber and the accompanying contract had provisions termed “poison” by Chamber CEO Mike Edwards.
“If we had agreed to the language they sent us we would be out of business,” said Edwards. So Anders waited until Hammond’s compromise was adopted to offer his amendment. Brad Anders “My amendment (which was adopted 9-2) restored the Chamber’s funding to this year’s level and also kept their contract consistent with this year’s,” said Anders. Burchett wanted three changtes: removal of the word “region-
al” from the contract; restrictions on the organization’s involvement with public education, either as an advocate or as a partner on projects; and immediate notification, complete with contact information, on businesses inquiring about locating here. Anders said the Chamber works regionally because Knoxville is the area’s economic hub. He specifically cited connections with Oak Ridge and Maryville. Edwards called Burchett’s insistence that the Chamber quit its support of Knox County Schools “mystifying.” He said the Chamber is required to sign a confidentiality
agreement with a company’s site consultant before it begins negotiations. “It would void that agreement to provide the information to the mayor.” Under Tennessee’s open records law, the information would be public immediately on transfer to the mayor. So the Chamber did some quiet lobbying, and Anders’ amendment sailed through with only Tony Norman and Jeff Ownby voting no. Burchett may claim a budget victory, but both Hammond and Anders amended his budget significantly and by veto-proof margins.
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117 physicians. 18 services. 1 hospital.
That’s what we mean by comprehensive healthcare. You never know when maintaining your good health may require the help of a specialist or primary care physician. But you can rest easier knowing that North Knoxville Medical Center can provide you with the expert care and skilled doctors you need. This handy directory lists names, specialties and contact information, so you’re as close as a telephone call to convenient and comprehensive healthcare. Physician Offices on the Campus of North Knoxville Medical Center
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Premier Surgical Associates 7557A Dannaher Drive, Suite 110 Powell, TN 37849 865-938-8121 Donald L. Akers Jr., M.D. C. Scott Callicutt, M.D. Brian H. Garber, M.D. Marcella Greene, M.D. David J. Harrell, M.D. F. Neal Peebles, M.D. George A. Pliagas, M.D. Roland Weast, M.D. Lauren Loveday, PA Melissa S. Napier, PA
East Tennessee Heart Consultants 7557A Dannaher Drive, Suite G-35 Powell, TN 37849 865-525-6688 David A. Cox, M.D., FACC Joseph S. DeLeese, M.D., FACC Stephen D. Hoadley, M.D., FACC Lawrence D. Hookman, M.D., FACC William C. Lindsay, M.D., FACC Robert O. Martin, M.D., FACC Kyle W. McCoy, M.D., FACC Barry I. Michelson, M.D., FACC Steven W. Reed, M.D., FACC John A. Ternay, M.D., FACC Randall D. Towne, M.D., FACC Timothy Ballard, ACNP
CRITICAL CARE/ PULMONOLOGY StatCare Pulmonary Consultants 865-588-8831 Michael Brunson, M.D. Scott Dryzer, M.D. Bruce Henschen, M.D. Andrews Paul, M.D.
DERMATOLOGY Dermatology Associates of Knoxville, P.C. 7557A Dannaher Drive, Suite G-20 Powell, TN 37849 865-524-2547 Drew Miller, M.D. Edward Primka, M.D. Carter Blanton, PA Kevin Blazer, PA Wesley Lester, PA Amanda Wilks, PA Mathew Wilks, PA Sandra Gass, NP-C Melissa Headrick, NP-C
EAR/NOSE/THROAT Greater Knoxville Ear Nose & Throat 7557A Dannaher Drive, Suite 220 Powell, TN 37849 865-521-8050 Leslie L. Baker, M.D. Robert A. Crawley, M.D., FACS Elise C. Denneny, M.D., FACS Richard J. DePersio, M.D., FACS William D. Horton, M.D., FACS Christopher J. Rathfoot, M.D. Allan M. Rosenbaum, M.D., FACS Ronald K. Sandberg, M.D.
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GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY East Tennessee Women’s Gyn-Onc 7557A Dannaher Drive, Suite 140 Powell, TN 37849 865-859-7350 Kenneth F. Cofer, M.D.
GYNECOLOGY Dr. Kristy Newton 7557B Dannaher Drive, Suite 155 Powell, TN 37849 865-859-7370 Kristy Newton, M.D. Rebecca Brown, APRN, FNP-PNP East Tennessee Women’s Gyn-Onc 7557A Dannaher Drive, Suite 140 Powell, TN 37849 865-859-7350 Stephen Moffett, M.D.
HEMATOLOGY/ ONCOLOGY Hematology-Oncology of Knoxville 7551 Dannaher Drive Powell, TN 37849 865-558-8839 Bruce Avery, M.D. Saji Eapen, M.D. Tiffany Sipe, NP Tennessee Cancer Specialists 7551 Dannaher Drive Powell, TN 37849 865-637-9330 Richard Antonucci, M.D. Yi Feng, M.D. Hesamm E. Gharavi, M.D. Ross Kerns, M.D. Mitchell D. Martin, M.D.
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StatCare Hospitalist Group 865-909-0090 Rhonda Sivley, M.D. Mark Weaver, M.D. Chuck Wilder, M.D.
Tennova Comprehensive Pain Treatment Center 7557A Dannaher Drive, Suite 240 Powell, TN 37849 865-859-7246 David W. Annand, M.D. Mark L. Nelson, M.D. Jeffrey Roberts, M.D. Christopher L. Vinsant, M.D. James S. Wike, M.D.
INTERNAL MEDICINE Internal Medicine Associates 7557B Dannaher Drive, Suite 225 Powell, TN 37849 865-546-9751 J. Davis Allan, M.D. Robert C. Alley, M.D. Amy E. Bentley, M.D., FACP Larry C. Brakebill, M.D., FACP Miriam W. Brandon, M.D. David C. Durbin, M.D. Cassandra F. Gibbs, M.D. James C. Griffin II, D.O. M. Douglas Leahy, M.D., MACP Stephen P. Lorino, M.D. Gerald L. Mancebo, M.D., FACP Peter J. Ochoa, M.D. N. Lynn Taylor, M.D., FACP John F. Vannoy, M.D. B. David Wooten, M.D. Elizabeth Gager, FNP Douglas H. Luttrell, FNP
ORTHOPEDICS Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic 7557A Dannaher Drive, Suite G-10 Powell, TN 37849 865-558-4400 John M. Ambrosia, M.D. Paul L. Becker, M.D. T. Craig Beeler, M.D. Russell A. Betcher, M.D. Douglas N. Calhoun, M.D. Brian M. Covino, M.D. Michael C. Craig, M.D. J. Jay Crawford, M.D. Bruce B. Fry, D.O. G. Brian Holloway, M.D. Robert E. Ivy, M.D. Paul H. Johnson, M.D. Amber G. Luhn, M.D. James K. Maguire Jr., M.D. William T. McPeake, M.D. Matthew C. Nadaud, M.D. Matthew A. Rappe, M.D. Benson A. Scott, M.D. Cameron J. Sears, M.D. J. Chris Sherrell, M.D. Edwin E. Spencer Jr., M.D. Sidney L. Wallace, M.D. Ben Hux, OPAC Bobbie Williams, OPAC
PEDIATRICS Tots & Teens 7557A Dannaher Drive, Suite 130 Powell, TN 37849 865-512-1180 Neil Feld, M.D.
PLASTIC SURGERY Gallaher Plastic Surgery 7560 Dannaher Drive, Suite 150 Powell, TN 37849 865-671-3888 Matthew Becker, M.D. Tom Gallaher, M.D.
RADIATION ONCOLOGY Tennova Cancer Center 7551 Dannaher Drive Powell, TN 37849 865-859-7020 Srinivas Boppana, M.D. Nilesh Patel, M.D.
SLEEP MEDICINE Tennova Sleep Center 7540 Dannaher Drive Powell, TN 37848 865-859-7800 Michael L. Eisenstadt, M.D. Dewey Y. McWhirter, M.D. Christopher M. Nolte, M.D. Nancy Ortiz, NP Barbara Salm, PA
UROLOGY Tennessee Urology Associates, PLLC 7557A Dannaher Drive, Suite 230 Powell, TN 37849 865-938-5222 Katherine Cameron, M.D. Lee Congleton III, M.D. John-Paul Newport, M.D. Eric R. Nicely, M.D. Brian D. Parker, M.D. Chris Ramsey, M.D. Charles Reynolds, M.D. Tammy Newman, PA
Complete Surgical Care 7560 Dannaher Drive, Suite 150 Powell, TN 37849 865-934-6080 Caren Gallaher, M.D.
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‘Adopted for life’ Sharps adopt child from China By Jake Mabe The orphaned child who became a number now has a name. And a loving home. Two years ago this August, Danny and Bethany Sharp read two books, independent of one another, that would forever change their lives. One was “Radical” by David Platt. The other was “Adopted for Life” by Dr. Russell Moore. (Remember the title of that second book.) “And we came to the realization,” Danny says, “that God wanted us to expand our family through adoption. We were both on the same page about it. We had talked about it before, after (son) Will was born, but it wasn’t the time to do it.” Danny is a teacher at Central High and is a Halls High graduate. Bethany, a former teacher, is a stay-at-home mom. The couple went to an informational meeting through Bethany Christian Services. And thus began the two-year journey that brought Sam Sharp from China to his new home in East Knox County on May 17. It involved prayer, paperwork, prayer, adoption fees, prayer, background checks, prayer, a home inspection and more prayer. By January 2011, the Sharps thought they would most likely be adopting a child from Ethiopia. “At the time, it was the quickest of the countries (from which to adopt), but while we felt led to adopt, we were not convinced (about) a specific place.” Bethany says the process entailed more paperwork and preparing a dossier to send to the host country from which one is adopting a child. By June 2011, they were ready. Ethiopia it was. Nope. “We received an email that a group of children from China who either had what had been diagnosed as having cerebral palsy or a heart condition were adoptable,” Bethany says. “We felt God was calling us more in that direction.”
Burchett to speak in Fountain City Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett will speak to the Fountain City Business and Professional Association at noon Wednesday, June 13, at the fellowship hall of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City. Everyone is invited. Lunch is $10, first come first served. Info: Beth Wade at secretary@fountaincitybusiness.com.
North Sector Plan Officials of the Metropolitan Planning Commission will be at Powell Library 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, to discuss the draft of the North County Sector Plan, a 15-year land use plan that guides zoning, capital improvements, community facilities and transportation plans. Attendees will be asked for comment on the plan,
Danny, Sam, Bethany, Holly, Hannah and Will Sharp. “They don’t have a name,” Danny says, “but are assigned a number. And they tell you the children are missing an appendage or are blind, etc. It is really a sad process.” “Very impersonal,” Bethany adds. Danny was in Haiti on a mission trip. Bethany was in Memphis visiting her grandmother. They got the word. “We raced around to fix our dossier to make sure the China papers were in order. This was in September,” Danny says. “And we waited for each paper’s clearance. It was an 18-month process from start to finish.” The Sharps arrived in China at the beginning of May. They flew to Henan Province on May 7 to get their son. “It’s absolutely nothing like you think,” Bethany says. “You’re in this big room in which a lot of children are crying.” Someone said “Daniel?” Danny approached. The reply was “Yes, yours,” and then the person moved on to another couple waiting to adopt another child.
created based on input from two previous meetings. The final draft of the plan will be presented to MPC and County Commission for consideration. Information will be available online no later than Wednesday, June 13, at http://www.knoxmpc. org/northcounty. Info: Mike Reynolds or Mike Carberry at 215-2500.
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The Sharps had brought Sam a Smokey dog to play with and spent some time getting to know him that first day. “He was ours from then on.” Sam had been diagnosed with cerebral palsy by Chinese doctors, but once the Sharps returned to the United States, doctors here told them Sam is probably just malnourished and has weak muscle tone. “We knew going over there what his diagnosis was, but there is no sign of cerebral palsy.” The adoption was finalized at the U.S. consulate in Guangzhou. “They call you up like you’re going to the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles),” Danny says. The adopting parents must take an oath. “And then they say, ‘Alright, he’s yours.’ We got his visa the next day and went home.” Waiting at McGhee-Tyson Airport to welcome Sam home were his brother and sisters: Will, 5; Hannah, 4; and Holly, 2. “We had talked it up with
will present a use on review development plan for 29 acres adjacent to Shannon Valley Farms on the southwest side of Murphy Road. MPC staff is recommending approval of the developers’ request for 42 lots. Arnold Treece is asking for 7 lots on 7.18 acres on land already zoned commercial on the east side of Quarry Road, south of Maynardville Highway. Staff is recommending approval.
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them a lot. We had been praying for Sam as a family since last June. They (our children) were very involved.” “Sam has adjusted really well,” Bethany says. “He’s a great sleeper and eater and loves our kids. He’s warming up to different people and working up to bonding with them and that’s been much easier than we’d prepared ourselves for.” “That’s been an answer to a prayer,” Danny says. “We’d prepared to hunker down here at home all summer.” “The best part,” Bethany says, “other than getting Sam, of course, is seeing God’s faithfulness. When we were short $2,000, God provided.” “We’re common people,” Danny says. “There’s nothing special about us. We felt a call and are proof that if you listen, it’s going to be provided for you. Money was never a worry for me.” “We just hope to be an encouragement for people to adopt or to support others who do it, whether that means prayer or financial support or just sending a note that says ‘We’re praying for you’,” Bethany says. Danny says he and Bethany believe that as Christians, “we are responsible for orphans as a whole. It’s a perfect picture of Christ’s adoption of us. It’s neat to see it come full circle.” Holding Sam in her arms, Bethany looked down at him and said, “He is loved.” The orphaned child who became a number is anonymous no more. He has found his home, “Adopted for Life.”
POWELL NOTES ■ Powell Book Club meets at 3 p.m. each first Monday at the Powell Branch Library. Info: Theressa Brittain, 9386981. ■ Powell Airplane Filling Station info: Roch Bernard at 933-7158 or 437-9980. ■ Knox North Lions Club info: Clare Crawford, 607-1898. ■ Powell Republican Club meets at 7 p.m. each third Thursday at Shoney’s on Emory. Info: Lillian Williams. ■ XYZ (Extra Years of Zest) Club for seniors meets at 10:30 a.m. each first Wednesday at Powell Church, 323 W. Emory Road. Info: 938-2741.
Powell resident retires Emerald Youth Foundation and Emerald Avenue United Methodist Church recently celebrated the retirement of Powell resident Nita Privette, who was with the ministry for 13 years. More than 100 guests attended the reception including the Rev. Jim Bailes (at left), Nita Privette with husband Rick, and Steve Diggs, EYF executive director. Photo submitted
Pay up, folks Ed Smith won’t say it because he’s too nice. But nobody’s ever accused me of that character trait. If you live in Broadacres, check out the ad on Page 10. It lists the folks who have paid their dues to the homeowners association, headed by Smith. Dues are inexpensive and the money funds the entrance lighting and landscaping. Everybody wins when the entrances are attractive. So Shopper-News will help by donating a quarterly ad to update neighbors on who’s paid (and who has not).
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of upcoming events for the Powell High School band: Saturday, June 23 - Yard Sale in the front parking lot of Powell High School from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Spaces consist of 2 parking spots. Cost is $20 per spot. Contact Stacey Berry at 938-9523. ■ Lunch with Clark Saturday, July 28 12th annual Golf TournaSo nobody came to visit with me and Sherri Gard- ment to be held at Knoxner Howell when we dined ville Golf Course on Schaad at Aubrey’s on Conner Road Road. The band needs last Tuesday. But when Mar- teams and hole sponsors. vin and Sarah West called Info: Stacey Berry at 938with an invite for lunch, I 9523. went back to Aubrey’s on Thursday (and had the same ■ Heiskell Center ■ The Heiskell Seniors delightful Asian chicken salad). will meet from 10 a.m. unAnd that’s when my cous- til 2 p.m. Thursday, June in and Broadacres resident 14, at 9420 Heiskell Road. Virginia Manuel stopped by Barbara Kelly will speak on to ask, “Is this that roundta- nutrition and health. Lunch ble lunch you write about?” will be served at noon with “Nope,” said I. “That was bingo at 1 p.m. Tuesday.” ■ Fall bus trip inforThis Tuesday we’ll be at mation will be shared and Jubilee Banquet Facility at upcoming Senior Prom the PBPA. Come on out! (September) discussed. Everyone is invited to bring a ■ Powell High Band dessert and a friend. Info: Stacey Berry reminds us Janice White at 548-0326.
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Democratic legislative candidates: Gloria Johnson, Jerome Miller, Anthony Hancock, Shelley Breeding and Evelyn Gill.
Where’s the mulch fire report? Based on information provided by Angela Starke, Rogero media spokesperson, it was reported here that the mulch fire report being compiled by Deputy Mayor Eddie Mannis would be issued on Tuesday, June 5. No longer is that an operative statement. When I inquired, I got an email from Starke saying “Due to the Memorial Day holiday and a few preplanned days off for David Brace (service director), the mulch fire review is still underway. A final draft is forthcoming. I do not have a definitive date.” When asked for a rough idea when the report would be completed or if that date was “indefinite,” Starke responded, “I cannot give you a date, but it would be inaccurate to say it is ‘indefinite.’ Clearly, it is underway and is forthcoming.” It is unfortunate that no approximate dates can be offered as to when this report will become public. Two weeks ago June 5 was named. But for this writer’s inquiry, the delay might not have been announced. The mulch fire resulted in a major fish kill on Third Creek and significant multiple costs to the taxpayers, various health issues, strains on the Fire Department and inconvenience. The Mayor held a special news conference on-site, pledging a full report. No doubt the report will be ultimately released and, hopefully, it will be soon as there is strong interest. The report must be specific and detailed. It needs to spell out clearly what happened and who is at fault. This report will be carefully read and taxpayers will expect it to provide substantive answers. ■ Metro Pulse’s May 31 cover has a tribute to Knoxville’s founding 226 years ago, but the city’s incorporation was Oct. 3, 1791. Not sure how Metro Pulse added 5 years to the city’s age. However, we all know that Knoxville’s Bicentennial celebration led by Sue Clancy and Roseanne Wolf was held throughout 1991. ■ The Tennessee Municipal League which Knoxville supports financially has been here this past weekend and today. The board directors’ dinner was held at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. This location defies conven-
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tional wisdom that municipal finances are weak as it is one of the most expensive dining spots in town. But it has excellent food and is on our waterfront. However, the TML bond pool is flush with cash and no doubt paid the tab. ■ It’s surprising that the city did not showcase Knoxville’s major attractions instead of the Convention Center being the focus of virtually all meetings. While the Convention Center is an excellent site, it is not unique to Knoxville. Memphis has staged events for TML at its zoo while Chattanooga has held events along its waterfront. Knoxville missed a chance to have mayors and council members from across the state visit our Zoo, Ijams Nature Center, Knoxville Botanical Gardens, Tennessee Theatre, Bijou Theatre, Knoxville Museum of Art, Market Square, Blount Mansion, or East Tennessee History Center to name several places where an opening reception, a dinner or a luncheon could have been held. ■ Williams Creek Golf Course is the site for a press conference at 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, with the Tennessee Clean Water Network announcing the acquisition of several properties it will give to the city. The public is invited. ■ When city council voted May 29 on the TVA parking garage for which $2.6 million in city funds are being spent, the memorandum of understanding was not given to council members until that morning by email. This delay made it difficult for council members and certainly the public to review the actual written document prior to the vote. Hopefully, sending critical documents like this to council literally hours prior to the vote will not become a pattern. Preparation for the council agenda is done by the city Law Department with assistance from impacted departments.
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Gearing up for battle Democratic legislative candidates have an uphill climb most anywhere in Tennessee, but the legislative candidates who visited the 4th District Democrats in May showed no signs of backing down. State Senate candidate Evelyn Gill will face wellconnected, well-financed, first-term Republican Becky Duncan Massey in the General Election, but was particularly feisty: “Nobody would know who (my opponent) is if she didn’t use the name Duncan. I grew up in Mississippi and my grandmother carried a large handbag,” she said, picking up a large bag. “These are pocketbook issues. I’m ready for the challenge.” When asked if she thinks she has a chance, Gill, a teacher, took a poke at Massey, specifically, and Republicans, generally: “It’s time to turn the
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page from the Stacey Campfields and from people who rely on a name,” she said. Another teacher, Gloria Johnson, who lost to Massey in 2011, is running for an open seat in the reconfigured District 13, a job long held by Democrat Harry Tindell, who chose not to seek another term. The district now includes Sequoyah Hills and a large chunk of South Knoxville. She gigged Republicans for the .025 percent sales tax decrease on groceries passed last session. “I see firsthand every day the struggles families face – students whose parents are out of work, can’t
make mortgage payments or buy groceries. We need legislators who will stand up for working families, not give them a pittance that saves a family $20 a year.” Jerome Miller, a mechanical engineer, is full of ideas for improving economic development in District 14 (deep West Knox County), which he acknowledged as a tough place for a Democrat. He would like to see a tech corridor located closer to Knoxville to bring in jobs for young people like his son, a recent UT graduate who is working part time, living at home “and trying to make it. … We need to bring in more jobs and better that job market.” He said his major interest is in the environment, which he defines broadly. “Not just air and water – the environment of our community. How can we have safer schools, streets, job markets?”
Former Vol great Anthony Hancock will challenge incumbent Republican Steve Hall in District 18. He teaches special education at Bearden Middle School and says his varied background will serve him well in Nashville. He is proud of his University of Tennessee ties and said he’s recruiting “… a different set of teammates. Tennessee Volunteers serve humanity.” And finally, there was Shelley Breeding, who is battling through the court system to get on the ballot. She is running in the newly-created District 89, and ran into a roadblock because she pays Anderson County property taxes (the county line runs through her yard). “I come from a teacher’s family and I want to stand up for education. … I’m a coal miner’s daughter and against mountaintop removal.” “Her opponent is the election commission,” a wag in the back of the room said.
Burchett ‘sick of’ local nonprofits County Mayor Tim Burchett flexed his self-professed muscle and did everything but thump his chest and let out a Tarzan yell at last week’s meeting of the Council of West Knox County Homeowners.
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Burchett took the opportunity to gloat about the passage of his 2013 budget by County Commission without the inclusion of an additional $35 million requested by the school board. He called the vote “a victory for the taxpayers,” adding, “The teachers’ union didn’t support it because they knew
they weren’t going to get any of it.” Next he took aim at: “the elite,” further described as “a few influential people in this state and in this community who have changed the whole system of education.” He called for a return to an elected, rather than appointed, schools superintendent. Then he went on an attack of local arts, cultural and charitable organizations, vowing, “I’m going to continue to cut community grants. If they’re (the organizations) worthwhile, the community should support them.” Continuing his diatribe, Burchett noted Knox County’s recent change from a grants process to those organizations to a system of contracts that will be administered by the Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville. “I’m sick of those groups,” he said. “They just take your money. The government
Capt. Jeff “Cub” Palmer visits with his old friend, former Knox County Sheriff Tim Hutchison, now a candidate for the state House of Representatives in the newly-created 89th District, at the homeowners meeting. Palmer is the new head of the West Precinct sheriff’s office in Farragut, replacing Ben Harkins who retired. Photo by A. Hart
needs to do things like paving roads and maintaining buildings.” In other business, Capt. Fred Ludwig of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office reminded members to be extra vigilant in protecting their
property now that school is out for the summer, “and a lot of kids have a lot of time on their hands.” He said homeowners should be especially careful about guarding access to their private swimming pools.
GOSSIP AND LIES ■ “What’s Tim’s end game? Scorched earth?” asked one former county officeholder, while another said, “I think he just doesn’t like government.” ■ Like a guy learning a new word a day, Burchett dropped two interesting big ones during the budget debate.
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■ “I don’t mean to sound petulant,” he told County Commission while opposing Mike Hammond’s compromise for schools. What else but petulant (impatient or irritable, esp. over a petty annoyance; peevish) is a mayor who threatens a veto if
changes are made when first presenting the budget? ■ “That’s disingenuous (lacking in candor, giving a false appearance of simple frankness),” he said while referring to the school board’s budget as $35 million for iPads. Huh?
■ Tim Burchett stopped a property tax increase for schools, this year at least, by demagoguing the superintendent’s proposal. That was his only victory. ■ So here’s a final item for the word list: Pyrrhic.
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POWELL SHOPPER-NEWS • JUNE 11, 2012 • A-5
Simple Found art comparison By Cindy Taylor
Tennessee’s football opener, the critical clash with North Carolina State, is 12 weeks away. That seems a safe distance to risk a simple comparison. Tennessee, as you know, is coming off a 5-7 season made worse by an embarrassing loss at Kentucky. North Carolina State, 8-5, supposedly has momentum and confidence and optimism, as in “maybe 10 victories this season.” It is painful to compare the conclusions of the 2011 campaign. The Vols were awful. The Wolfpack was awful for one half and four additional minutes. It trailed Maryland by 27 early in the third quarter. After that, the Wolfpack scored 42 consecutive points in the greatest comeback in school history. After that, it went to the Belk Bowl and knocked off Louisville. In a simple comparison, it will be Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray and impressive wide receivers versus a seasoned secondary featuring cornerback David Amerson, the only All-American expected on the field at the Georgia Dome on the last Friday evening in August. Amerson led the NCAA and set an Atlantic Coast Conference record with 13 interceptions last year. This game, in a simple comparison, matches the coaching wits and wisdom of Derek Dooley against Tom O’Brien. Matt Hayes, expert at ranking coaches, says O’Brien is No. 8 among a dozen in the ACC. Dooley is 14th, dead last, in the Southeastern Conference. I read it in The Sporting News. Dooley receives more pay but is said to be on the hot seat. O’Brien has survived criticism. Their backgrounds are different. Dooley, 44, is an SEC blueblood, youngest son of Hall of Fame coach Vince (and Barbara) Dooley. He is a Virginia grad with a law degree from Georgia and two years as a practicing attorney. He is married to Dr. Allison Jeffers Dooley. They have three children. Derek was a Nick Saban assistant at LSU and with the Miami Dolphins. As head coach at Louisiana Tech for three seasons, he was 17-20. As head coach at Tennessee for two seasons, he is 11-14. His UT record against SEC foes is a not-so-good 4-12. O’Brien, 63, born in Cincinnati, was a three-year defensive end at the U.S. Naval
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Academy. He did nine years as a Marine and finished as a major. He is married to Jennifer Byrd, a director with Rostro de Cristo, an organization that aids Ecuador. One of their sons did a one-year mission there. After his time in the military, Tom O’Brien coached under George Welsh for 15 years at Navy and Virginia. He was offensive coordinator when Dooley was a senior wide receiver for the Cavaliers. O’Brien was head coach at Boston College for 10 seasons (75-45). This is his sixth season at North Carolina State (33-30, 18-22 against ACC foes). His combined bowl record is 8-2. Dooley has the power T, Neyland maxims and Vol for Life principles as props. O’Brien has a Ronald Reagan quote on a plaque behind his desk: “Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. Marines don’t have that problem.” Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero. com.
Marty McConnaughey has been painting with oils and pastels for 15 years and has become a well-known artist in Union County. She has now taken her flair for the unusual to a higher level and is ecstatic with her discovery.
DOWN-home UPdate Found items such as dried gourds, pine needles, driftwood and shed deer horns paved the way for a new form of art. Not one to be content with stagnation in any one medium, McConnaughey has already evolved the new pieces to include wood burning, carving and turquoise. And she has only been pursuing this art since last fall. “I started this when my brother called and asked if I wanted some gourds,” said McConnaughey. “Then my sister called and wondered if I could do anything with an overabundance of pine needles on her property.” And suddenly gourd art was born through the mind of McConnaughey. “You know God just works that way,” she said. “He dropped it in my lap and I’m going for it. I already have so many pat-
Marty McConnaughey demonstrates her technique for attaching pine needles to a gourd. terns in my mind that I want to transfer to gourds.” McConnaughey works on about five gourds at one time. The art has a Southwest flair which is rare to find outside of that area of the country, other than in places such as Cherokee, N.C. McConnaughey has no Native American blood but husband Jim’s grandmother was a full-blooded Blackfoot Indian. That makes Jim a true lover of McConnaughey’s new art. McConnaughey begins the process with dried pine needles she keeps frozen for pliability. A dried gourd is cut and cleaned before being painted on the inside and stained on the outside. McConnaughey dyes the needles, then weaves them to surround the opening of the gourd and adds driftwood, deer horn or turquoise to complete the project. Being a researcher at heart, McConnaughey found much of the informa-
Marty McConnaughey sits in her studio in Sharps Chapel where she turns plain gourds into pieces of art. Photo by C. Taylor
tion she uses online. She also learned about the hazards of this type of art from her research and recommends care to any who may want to experiment with gourds or wood burning. “I have to wear a mask when I work with the gourds because of the dangers of breathing mold,” said McConnaughey. “The smoke from wood burning can also be dangerous.”
McConnaughey and her husband have a home on Norris Lake which lends itself to inspiration in the highest form. She is growing her own gourds for the first time and considers her studio to be her whole house, including the porches and dock. She has even worked from a boat. “I don’t recommend that venue since I lost a favorite tool overboard,” said McConnaughey.
COMMUNITY CLUBS ■ Captain W.Y.C. Hannum Chapter #1881, United Daughters of the Confederacy, will have their final meeting of the year 6 p.m. Saturday, June 23, at Green Meadow Country Club in Alcoa. Newly elected officers will be announced for the 2012-2014 term. Special guest Brenda Hall McDonald of the Remembrance of 150 Year Committee will bring the Division Sesquicentennial Quilt to display. Everyone is invited. Dinner is $20. RSVP by Saturday, June 16. Info: Elaine Clonts Russell, 980-6346, or Debra Wilson, 856-9300. ■ The Knoxville Civil War Roundtable will host Kent Cave, former chief ranger of the Fort Pulaski National Monument, 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, at Bearden Banquet Hall. Cave will discuss “The Siege of Fort Pulaski and the End of Masonry Fortifications.” Everyone is invited. Admission is $5, or come for dinner at 7 p.m. for $17. RSVP by 11 a.m. Monday, June 11, at 671-9001. ■ Memoir Writers will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at Panera Bread, 733 Louisville Road, Alcoa.
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Giants of their profession HISTORY AND MYSTERIES | Dr. Jim Tumblin
Family designed some of Knoxville’s best-known buildings Ah, to build, to build! That is the noblest art of all the arts. Painting and sculpture are but images, are merely shadows cast by outward things on stone or canvas, having in themselves no separate existence. Architecture, existing in itself, and not in seeming a something it is not, surpasses them as substance (surpasses) shadow. – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Of course, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow had not seen Monet’s “The Garden at Giverny” (1899), for instance, and may have failed to recognize that there is beauty in the other noble arts. However, anyone who studies the architecture of several generations of Baumanns would recognize that they stood among the giants of their profession. William Baumann, the father of Joseph Baumann and Albert Baumann Sr., was born in Bavaria but immigrated to America in the 1830s. He found work as a ship designer and builder in Savannah, Ga. In 1837, he married another German immigrant, Catherine Schneider. By the 1840s, the family had moved to East Tennessee, finally settling in Knoxville in 1855, where William found work as a carpenter and house builder. William’s second son, Joseph Francis Baumann, was born on Jan. 16, 1844, and the youngest of their children, Albert Benjamin Baumann, was born on Aug. 30, 1861. Joseph worked in the carpentry trade alongside his father but he began listing himself as an architect by 1872. He designed two significant structures in that year: rail-
road mogul and financier Charles McClung McGhee’s elegant house on Locust Street (the present-day Masonic Lodge) and Staub’s Theatre on Gay Street, the city’s first opera house. He designed the Odd Fellows Hall on Market Square in 1875, which also served as Peter Kern’s Confectionery and later housed the Hotel St. Oliver. The Third Presbyterian Church, his home church, followed in 1877, then the Hattie House Hotel in 1879. After he built mansions for C.J. McClung and James D. Cowan, his crowning achievement, the Church of the Immaculate Conception, was built in 1886. Albert B. Baumann originally joined his brother Joseph in 1882 in drafting but was promoted to a full partner in 1887. The firm began operating as Baumann Brothers. Early work included several large warehouses with ornamental fronts on Jackson Avenue, Col. J.C. Woodward’s elaborate Park Place on North Broadway (1890), J.E. Lutz’s Westwood mansion on Kingston Pike (1890) and the campus buildings for Holbrook Normal College in Fountain City (1894). The renovated and expanded Market House, a one-story shedlike structure, was one of Joseph Baumann’s projects. Then the brothers designed an imposing twostory replacement and completed it in 1897. They built the Monroe County courthouse in Madisonville (1897), the Blount County courthouse in Maryville (1906) and the Washington County courthouse in Jonesborough (1912). When Joseph left the firm in 1913, retired in 1916 and passed away on April 20, 1920, Albert continued as its sole architect for several years. He received commissions for the expansion of
The Albert Baumann home at 840 N. Fourth Ave. was pictured in the landmark book “Art Work of Knoxville” (1895), which featured early Knoxville homes and scenic views of the area. Knoxville High School, which had been his original design in 1910. Albert’s son, Albert “A.B.” Baumann Jr., was born in Knoxville on Jan. 20, 1897. He graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology and then enrolled for advanced studies in architecture at the University of Pennsylvania under the renowned French-born Paul Cret, who is given credit for the influential Beaux-Arts style of architecture. Charles I. Barber and Benjamin McMurry, two other Knoxville architects, also trained under Cret. When A.B. joined the firm in 1922, the firm became known as Baumann and Baumann. One of the firm’s largest projects was the 17-story Andrew Johnson Hotel (1930), which would remain Knoxville’s tallest building for several decades. They also built the elegant neoclassical U.S. Post Office on Main Street based on Cret’s concepts. The firm became prominent as architects for a number of school buildings: Park Junior High (1927); Tyson Junior High (1936); Central High School (1931), now Gresham Middle School; and Fountain City Elementary School (1931). All four of those structures are still standing and highly functional, the latter two still as schools. More than 300 local residential structures are a credit to the Baumanns’ expertise, including the homes of these prominent Knox
County families who have not been named previously: A.J. Albers, George Andes, Max Arnstein, Peter Blow, Daniel Briscoe, George Camp, William Caswell, John Chapman, J.J. Craig, Asa Hazen, S.G. Heiskell, G.E. Helm, W.K. McClure, J.T. McTeer, Benjamin Morton, W.C. Ross, Hugh W. Sanford, C.D. Schmitt and Col. R.R. Swepson. From Richardson Romanesque, to Victorian-style Queen Anne to the less ornate Colonial Revivalstyle to city houses, cottages and “working-folk” homes, the Baumanns’ influence on Knoxville’s residential beauty and usefulness is immeasurable. Their Cherokee Country Club (1928) is a model of grace and utility. After distinguished careers of 60 and 30 years respectively, Albert Baumann Sr. died on Nov. 22, 1942, at 81 years of age, and Albert Jr. died on Sept. 19, 1952, at age 55 when he experienced a heart attack. Both are buried in Highland Memorial Cemetery. The Baumann legacy remains in the several hundred structures they left behind, including more than a dozen listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Their most recent to be listed was the Minvilla, originally built in 1913, restored for a second time and listed on the NRHP in 2010. A.B. Baumann Jr. married Lucy Woodruff, the daughter of prominent Knoxville merchant William
Albert B. Baumann (1861-1942). Albert Baumann Sr., his brother Joseph and his son A.B. Jr. were major contributors to the architectural beauty of East Tennessee. Photos courtesy C.M. McClung Historical Collection
Wallace Woodruff Jr., on March 18, 1924, in a wedding that was the highlight of the social season. They were parents of three children: Wallace Woodruff Baumann, Ethel (Mrs. William C.) Skaggs and Lucy (Mrs. Charles R.) Zemp. Wallace W. Baumann (19252009), longtime president of the W.W. Woodruff Hardware and Furniture Co. on Gay Street, became a nationally-known theatre historian. His knowledge of its architectural history was a major influence on the careful restoration of the Tennessee Theatre to its original grandeur in 2001. He personally financed the very significant expense for the restoration of the theatre’s Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, although that fact was not known until after his death. We can thank the Baumann family for their contribution to both the form and the function of much of our local architecture.
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POWELL SHOPPER-NEWS • JUNE 11, 2012 • A-7
At the edge of eternity Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; Let the sea resound, and all that is in it. … (Psalm 96:11 NIV) The people along the sand All turn and look one way. They turn their back on the land. They look at the sea all day.
Two dragon boats run a tight race during the Dragon Boat Festival last year at The Cove at Concord Park. Photo submitted
Dragon boats race to fight hunger cause synchronicity and finesse more than power are keys to success. “One of the teams coming from out of town is made of cancer survivors who want to give back. One of the paddlers is a 75-year-old survivor and she proves that anyone can do it,” said organizer Penny Behling. The festival brings excitement, friendly competition and community spirit as teams decorate tents, wear dragon apparel and cheer throughout the day.
By Ruth White More than 50 teams from as close as Knoxville and as far as Ohio will hit the water Saturday, June 23, for the 10th annual KARM Dragon Boat Festival at The Cove in Concord Park. Each 46-foot dragon boat consists of a team with 20 paddlers, a drummer and steerer, and the team will race 250 meters, giving everything they have for a minute and a half. Dragon boat racing is the ultimate team building sport be-
Spectators can watch the event for free and kids’ activities will be available. Food will be sold on-site from KARMS Abundant Life Kitchen. The day will kick off at 8 a.m. with announcements and a brief history of dragon boat racing, and the first round of races will begin at 8:30. Around 11 a.m. will be a 100-meter fundraising race, drummer’s parade, lion dance and lunch break before race two begins at noon. The third and final race will begin at 2:45 p.m. and awards will be presented close to 3:30. The goal is to raise $187,000 to provide 100,000 meals this year. Donations may be made online at www. KARMdragonboat.org.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL ■ Black Oak Ridge Baptist Church, 6404 Old Maynardville Pike, will have “Amazing Wonders Aviation” 6:30 to 9 p.m. June 11-15, for ages 4 and up. Nursery will be provided. There will be games, crafts, gifts on family night, complete meals each night and more. The church will pick you up if you schedule ahead of time. Info: 219-8589.
tist Church, 1900 W. Brushy Valley Road, 7-9 p.m. June 11-15. Info: Brenda Bryant, 803-8697.
5901 Roberts Road, 6:30 p.m. through June 15. Everyone invited. Info: 922-2721.
■ First Lutheran Church, 1207 N. Broadway, will have VBS 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, June 25-29 for kids in preschool through 6th grade. Info: 524-0366 before noon. ■ Grace Baptist Church, 7171 Oak Ridge Highway, will have a Summer Spectacular 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 20-22, for ages 2 through 5th grade. The Adventure Squad will return for another action-packed adventure with music, drama, nightly giveaways and fun. Info or to register: www. gracebc.org.
■ Church at Sterchi Hills, “Courageous Kids,” 6:30 to 8 p.m. June 25-29, Preregister at www.sterchichurch.com. ■ Church of God of the Union Assembly, 336 Tazewell Pike, “Adventures on Promise Island,” 6:30 to 9 p.m. June 1115. Supper served each night. Info/registration: Linda Merritt, 992-0682.
■ Greenway Baptist Church, 2809 Addison Drive, will have “Amazing Wonders Aviation” 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 11-15.
■ Church Street UMC, 900 Henley St., will have “Bible Olympics: Champions of God’s Word,” 9:30 a.m. to noon, June 18-21, for ages 3 years to 5th grade. There will be Bible study, stories, crafts, games and snacks. Info or to register: www.churchstreetumc.org or 521-0282.
■ New Beverly Baptist Church, 3320 New Beverly Church Road, will have “Sky VBS” 6:15 to 9 p.m. June 11-15, with themed days, music, food, crafts, games and inflatables. Info: www.newbeverly.org or 546-0001.
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■ Powell Church, 323 W. Emory Road, will have “Adventures on Promise Island” 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 11-15, for ages 4 through 5th grade, with Family Night on June 15. Info or to register: 938-2711 or www. powellchurch.com. ■ Shannondale Missionary Baptist Church, 5118 Villa Road, Space Quest, 6:30 to 8 p.m. June 18-22. Ages 3 and up. Info: 254-0521. ■ Sharon Baptist Church, 7916 Pedigo Road, will have “Amazing Wonders Aviation” 6:15 to 9 p.m. through June 15, for ages 3 years to 8th grade, with adult classes 6:40 to 7:40 p.m. Info or the register: 938-7075 or www.sharonbconline.com.
They cannot look out far. They cannot look in deep. But when was that ever a bar To any watch they keep? (“Neither Out Far nor In Deep,” Robert Frost) Every time I stand beside the ocean, the title, at least, of this poem runs through my mind. And every time that happens I promise myself that as soon as I get home, I am going to sit down and memorize it. All of it, including the two stanzas I have omitted here. Frost is one of my favorite poets. I remember so clearly the cold January morning in 1963, when I heard on the radio that he had died. I was dressed for school, and as I walked through the den toward the kitchen for breakfast, I heard the newscaster reading Frost’s famous words: “The woods are lovely dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep,
6:45 to 9 p.m. June 18-22, with classes for all ages and dinner provided. Commencement will be held at 6 p.m. June 24. Info: 922-5501. ■ Union Baptist Church of Halls, 8244 Old Maynardville Highway, will have “Amazing Wonders Aviation” 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. through June 15. Info: 922-7714 or www. unionbaptisthalls.org. ■ Unity Missionary Baptist Church, Scenic Woods Subdivision off Norris Freeway, “Have faith, God will give you Courage” 7-9 p.m. June 11-15. Classes for all ages. ■ Zion Hill Baptist Church, 289 Carden Gap Road, Heiskell, will have “Amazing Wonders Aviation” 6:30 to 9 p.m. through June 15 for all ages.
■ Smithwood Baptist Church, 4914 Jacksboro Pike, will have “Sky VBS” 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 18-22, for ages 3 through completed 5th grade. Info or to register: 689-5448 or www. smithwood.org.
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CROSS CURRENTS And miles to go before I sleep.” I knew what had happened, even before the newscaster announced it. By then, I was familiar enough with death – my father in 1959, my grandfather in 1960 – that I recognized a eulogy when I heard it. Frost’s own life was filled with sadness. His three older children had demons of one kind or another: one moved from job to job, unable to settle down; the
next was oversensitive and given to hysterical tirades, his only son struggled to be a poet like his father. The youngest daughter – the happy one – died of childbed fever. Not long after, the son committed suicide, and following that the poet’s wife Elinor died, of sorrow, some thought. It is that history that makes me wonder about his poem “Neither Out Far nor In Deep.” I suspect that he is not speaking literally of the sea at all: this entire poem is a metaphor for life. I believe, and am convinced of it again every time I stand beside the ocean, that the shore is as close to eternity as we get this side of Jordan. The eternal restlessness of the water, the rhythm of the crashing waves, the endless ebb and flow of the tides are the very pulse of life. However, as we look at our lives, we cannot fathom the meaning of all of it. We cannot understand what is hidden from us, what lies beneath, what lies beyond the wide, arcing horizon. We cannot, or will not, plumb the depths of what we hide from ourselves or others. But the “watch they keep,” our attempt to understand, the desire to know the unknowable, is an inherent and lovely part of the human experience.
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July 4th events ■ Grace Baptist Church, 7171 Oak Ridge Highway, will host its annual “Grace American Cookout” 6 p.m. Sunday, July 1, with fireworks to follow. Guest speaker and nationally recognized war hero Clebe McClary will speak at the church that morning at 8:45 and 10:30. Everyone is invited. Info: www.gracebc. org.
Community Services ■ New Hope Baptist Church distributes food from its food pantry to local families
Fundraisers and sales ■ First Lutheran Church, 1207 N. Broadway, will have its annual rummage sale 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 15-16, and 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 17, in the school gymnasium. Plenty of free parking will be available. ■ Victory Baptist Church, 6625 Tazewell Pike, will have a churchwide sale 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 16. All proceeds will help send kids to church camp.
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KIDS NOTES ■ Story Time with Miss Helen, 11 a.m. Thursday, June 14, at Smart Toys and Books, 9700 Kingston Pike in Franklin Square. ■ “Science Village,” 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, June 15, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 16, in the back parking lot of the American Museum of Science and Energy, located at 300 South Tulane Ave. in Oak Ridge. Includes hands-on science and engineering activities for students of all ages No charge for these activities.
Teacher Carolyn Jenkins leads her class around the playground for a parade of vocabulary characters at Powell Elementary.
■ “Mommy and Me” art classes at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon Friday, June 15, at Smart Toys and Books. $5
LIBRARY EVENTS Powell Branch Library is located at 330 W. Emory Road. Info: 947-6210. ■ Wednesday, June 13, 10:30 a.m., Baby Bookworms for
infants to age 2, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. ■ Friday, June 15, 10:30 a.m., Storytime for children age 3-5.
materials fee; reservations required in advance. Ages 2 and up. ■ Game/craft demo 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 16, at Smart Toys and Books. Hands-on trials with and demonstrations of newly arriving games.
Welcome home safety patrol members Former Powell Elementary School teacher Sarah Davis always meets the buses with a welcome home sign following the safety patrol trip to Washington, D.C. Photo submitted
Summer acting camp The Clarence Brown Theatre Company will hold two summer acting camps for high school students 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 18-29 and July 23 through Aug. 3. Camps are limited to 20 students each and will culminate in a public performance. Participants will work on voice, movement, acting and musical theater. The cost for each two-week session is $525. Info and registration: www.clarencebrowntheatre.com/actingcamp.shtml or email Terry at tsilvera@utk.edu.
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Kerr competes at Visa Championships By Ruth White Ryan Kerr has been interested in gymnastics since he was 3 years old and recently traveled to St. Louis to participate in the Visa Championships, the Super Bowl of gymnastics competitions. Kerr is one of only four gymnasts from the region and one of 21 from the nation to qualify for the competition and the chance at earning a spot on the Junior Nationals team. Earning the opportunity to compete with the nation’s elite comes at a price and Kerr has spent at least four hours a day, five days a week to train with Phil Savage from Premier Athletics for the past four years. “Ryan is a unique individual and a natural born athlete,” said Savage. “He thrives in competition and takes no prisoners when he is at an event.” His laidback training style may give some the impression that he is an average ath-
■ The College of Architecture and Design will host “Design Matters,” an overnight summer camp for high school students, July 8-13. The camp will give students an understanding of how design impacts invention and human experience. Students
■ A golf tournament will be hosted by Sons of the American Legion at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 16, at Three Ridges Golf Course, 6101 Wise Springs Road. Proceeds will help several youth organizations in East Tennessee. Advance registration is preferred. Info: Josh Plane, 805-8781 or email littlemantag@yahoo.com.
athletes being their best,” said Kerr. In Savage’s 11 trips to the Visa Championships, Kerr is just the fifth male gymnast from the region to be selected to compete. From the 21 competitors, seven will be selected for ■ Baseball tournament, Friday the national team. through Sunday, June 22-24, When Kerr isn’t working Halls Community Park. Tee hard in his classes at Cathball to 14U, open to all. Info: olic High School where he 992-5504 or email hcpsports@ will be a senior this fall, msn.com. he volunteers his time giv■ Beverly Park Golf Course, ing back to the community 5311 Beverly Park Circle, will through Knoxville Area host golf camp 9-11 a.m. Rescue Ministries, FISH Premier Athletics gymnastics coach Phil Savage and Visa Thursday and Friday, June food pantry, Knoxville Championship qualifier Ryan Kerr in the gym. Photo by Ruth White 14-15, for ages 6-8. Cost is Food Pantry, coaching a $75. Golf camp for ages 9-15 tee ball team, assisting will be held 9 a.m. to noon lete, but once on the floor Region 8 Gymnastics Hall in the development of a Wednesday through Friday, Kerr takes it up a notch and of Fame and was the 2011 school in Mexico and coJune 20-22. Cost is $100. A par“gets it on” for top scores. U.S. Junior National Team ordinating donations and ent/junior golf tournament “While most athletes give coach, because Savage is a delivering school supplies will be held 6:30 p.m. Friday, their best at practice and “top notch coach.” “He is to the needy. June 22, for age divisions 5-7, Not only an often hold back while on one of the most awarded 8-10, 11-14 and 15 and up. Cost athlete is $25 per team. Info: 689-6445. the floor, Ryan is calm un- coaches in the nation and accomplished der pressure and gives ev- part of that is because he and community member, ■ Camp 76 Youth Football knows how to communi- Kerr is an honor student erything he has.” Camp will be held 7:30 a.m. to Kerr makes the trip from cate with gymnasts and and a four-time USGA noon Saturday, June 16, at the Johnny Long Training Acadthe Hardin Valley area to wants his athletes to suc- academic All-American for emy, 2598 Willow Point Way. train with Savage, who was ceed. The workouts aren’t maintaining a 3.75 GPA or All boys ages 6-18 are invited recently inducted into the about him, but about the higher. and will be divided into groups by age. Cost is $50. Proceeds benefit The Harry Galbreath Foundation in memory of the former Vol. Sack lunches will be provided. Info: camp76.com.
UT NOTES ■ Living Light, UTK’s functioning solar-powered house, is one of 17 projects chosen to represent the nation’s land-grant universities at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the National Mall. The festival will run June 27 to July 1 and July 4-8 in Washington, D.C.
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will also build a portfolio documenting their work to use as a resource for future college applications. Info: http://www.arch.utk.edu. ■ Jamie Stapleton, a sixthgrade teacher at Whittle Springs Middle School in Knox County, is the 2012 recipient of the Marian E. Oates Stapleton Teacher Enrichment Award from UT. Stapleton will spend the
summer collaborating with professor Mike McKinney, director of environmental studies in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, studying the mechanics of composting and recycling. ■ The UT Police Department (UTPD) has partnered with BAIR Analytics Inc. to provide RAIDS Online, http:// www.raidsonline.com, an online, public crime mapping system. The partnership will help keep university community members informed about crime that occurs on campus and in the area using a map and crime analysis data. To view
the UT campus on RAIDS Online: http://tiny.utk.edu/ RAIDS. ■ The UT Center for Native Grasslands Management is hosting a Twilight Forage Tour for Native Grasses on June 21 at UT East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center’s Blount Unit, located at 4341 UT Farm Road, in Louisville, Tenn. There is no cost for the tour, but you must register by June 18 to attend. To register: http:// nativegrasses.utk.edu/, click on the link for “Forage Tours” or call 974-7201.
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through Sunday, June 15-17, and will include whitewater, touring or canoe tripping. Cost is $115 and includes weekend instruction, two nights camping and more. Info: 288-3249 or www.discoveret.org/chota/ canoe_school_main.htm. ■ The 10th annual KARM Dragon Boat Festival will be held 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 23, at The Cove at Concord Park. Deadline to register is Monday, June 11. Info: 742-4306 or www.knoxville. racedragonboats.com. ■ Gibbs Knockouts 03 8U softball is looking for a few players. Playing two or three weekends a month in local tournament. Info: 617-3131 or gibbsknockouts03@gmail. com. ■ Knoxville Youth Athletics will host its annual summer track and field program for local youth ages 5-18 through Saturday, June 23. Practices are held 6:30 to 8 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday. Registration is $40 (maximum $95 per family). Info: www.ktcyouthathletics. org or 385-6237. ■ Roane State Basketball Camp for boys age 8-14 will be held Monday through Friday, June 18-22. It will be taught by Raiders coach Randy Nesbit. The cost is $115. Info: 882-4583. ■ Tee ball tournament, Friday through Sunday, June 15-17, Halls Community Park. Tee ball and 6U coach pitch, open to all. Info: 992-5504 or email hcpsports@msn.com.
Seminar on elder abuse The Council on Aging will sponsor a workshop on elder abuse from 2-3 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at O’Connor Center. Knox County Elder Watch will present a short documentary, “An Age for Justice: Confronting Elder Abuse in America,” that brings viewers into the homes of American elders, to hear stories of the abuse, neglect and exploitation they have experienced. Representatives available for information include: Senior Citizens Information and Referral, 211, Knoxville Police Department, Victim Advocacy Groups, Legal Aid, One Call Club, Knox County Elder Watch, Alzheimer’s Tennessee, Better Business Bureau, Adult Protective Services, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, SCAN and AARP.
2012 MISSION STATEMENT FOR BROADACRES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION The mission of our Broadacres Homeowners Association is to maintain our established home values, quality and safety of life and to strengthen the bond and communication between the members of our community.
Residents: The names below are Homeowners who endorsed the Broadacres Homeowners Association MISSION STATEMENT at the recent annual meeting. These people would like to encourage their neighbors to join the association. Without the BHA there will be no upkeep of the four entrances, no lights at the entrances and no voice with our local government. This could result in our homes having lower property value. A small $50.00 per year dues payment will show your support and interest. Many have already paid but they account for only a small percentage of the large Broadacres Subdivision families.
Residents in attendance at the Annual BHA Meeting: Bill & Shirley Coffey
Rod Creigh
B.H. Lansdell
Mark & Janet Haskew
Q. Lansdell
Carolyn McCarter
Claude Grubb
Bill & Jennifer Crosland
Ed & Pat Hilton
Bill & Cindy Walker
Linda Earl
Ed & Vicki Smith
Bernice & Clarence Conner
Andrew & Jennifer Sharits
Charlie & Patsy Daniel
Residents that expressed their support via the Broadacres Facebook page: Chris & Jennifer Moore
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Bill & Patsy Lisle
Steven & Jennifer Goodpaster
Phillip & Celecia Groos
Charles & Sylvia O'Dell
Jason & Shalet Morris
Ray & Mary McPhillips
Rodney & Regina Barnes
Carl & Ronda Reitz
Kent & Amy Williams
Support your neighborhood and send membership dues to: BHA PO Box 1101 Powell, TN 37849 For more info, call Ed Smith, BHA President at 947-0129
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Dr. Bill Snyder plays the Mighty Wurlitzer at the Tennessee Theatre at the opening of Mighty Musical Monday last week. Photos by Ruth White
Contradictory to what a bear may say, this is not its natural habitat. Knox County animal control officers are being trained to handle black bears that roam into a human’s neck of the woods. Photo courtesy of Zimbio.com
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Preparing for Mondays return bears in Knox Co. “The public pays a lot in taxes. It’s time they benefit from it,” said Captain Bobby Hubbs of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. He’s referring to the training that two animal control officers received last week at the Twin Creeks Science and Education Center near Gatlinburg.
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Critter Tales The location was ideal for the training – after all, when a black bear shows up in Knox County, it has usually begun its journey in the Smokies. Hubbs said it’s not uncommon to receive calls about bear sightings. One bear has recently been seen in the Karns area, and it has yet to be captured. “We don’t want to scare people, but they need to have the information out
there so they know to call us,” he said. The First Creek and Third Creek waterways are still very dense with vegetation and make it easy for a bear to roam into town. The team at animal control plans to be prepared when a situation – or a bear – presents itself. Hubbs recalled a fairly recent incident when officers had to catch a potbellied pig and her babies. When trying to catch them, “You get tired, and the pigs have a good time,” he said. With continuing education, the officers can learn how to better handle these situations. In the case with the pigs, a veterinarian from UT eventually came to sedate the animals so they could be captured safely. Members of the community can help keep bears at bay by keeping trash in a tightly closed container and by cleaning their barbecue grill after using it. The smell could prove too much of a temptation for a black bear. Info: ht t p://w w w.k noxsher if f. org/animal/index.php.
Freddie Brabson shows his colorful socks to the audience after someone shouted “love the socks” during the event. Brabson is the associate organist at the Tennessee Theatre and music director at Church of the Good Samaritan.
Michael Ptacket, Barney Fife (Sammy Sawyer), Kevin Strauser and Gomer (Logan Sawyer) pose for pictures at the Tennessee Theatre on Mighty Musical Monday.
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Manor at Northgate marks 25 years Susan Payne, senior resident at the Manor at Northgate Terrace, lived with family her entire life until she moved into the independent living facility two years ago. Due to medical problems and mental disabilities she has had since birth, she has always needed the extra attention provided by supervised care. She lived with her parents until their death and then moved in with her sister Pete Kerr. Kerr, who is the coordinator of the University of Tennessee majorettes, said in the two years that Payne lived with her family, she did little more than sit on the couch. “We love each other, but she didn’t want to live with us,” Kerr said. “It wasn’t a good situation for either of us. She needed to be more
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May is busiest month in two years By Sherry Witt For the third consecutive month, local real estate sales showed some genuine signs of recovery. For the month ending on Witt Thursday, May 31, there were 848 transfers of property registered in Knox County. That is 100 more than those recorded in April and the largest number of property transfers in a month since June 2010. The total value of all the property transferred in May was just under $176 million – nearly $40 million ahead of April’s pace. By comparison, in May of 2011 about $131 million worth of land was sold in the county. On the lending side, the numbers ticked up slightly as well. There was $294.4 million loaned against property in May, compared to $287 million in April. This was still well ahead of last year’s lending activity. In May 2011, just $180 mil-
Pete Kerr (left) poses with her sister Susan Payne at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Manor at Northgate Terrace. The independent living facility has allowed Payne, a resident since 2010, to live on her own for the first time in her life. Photo submitted CEO Alvin Nance. More than 40 seniors, age 60 and older, currently live at the facility which provides two daily meals delivered to each individual apartment, daily resident safety checks, specialized case management,
emergency call pendants, laundry service, housekeeping and social activities for an affordable fixed rent price. The seniors at the Manor pay only $495 per month, a rate that has stayed the same for 13 years.
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■ Alzheimer’s support group meets 6:30 p.m. each first Thursday at Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 7225 Old Clinton Pike. Info: 938-7245. ■ Cancer survivor support groups, Monday evenings and
Tuesday mornings and Tuesday evenings, at the Cancer Support Community of East Tennessee, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Support groups for cancer caregivers, Monday evenings. Cancer family bereavement group, Thursday evenings. Info: 546-4661 or www.cancersupportet.org. ■ Covenant Health’s Bodyworks offers community exercise for all ages at $3 per class. Classes include Easy Cardio Max, Mind and Body,
and Senior Cardio. Visit www. covenanthealth.com/bodyworks or call 541-4500 to find a location near you. ■ Grief support groups at Fort Sanders Sevier Hospital 6 p.m. each first Thursday; 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. each third Wednesday at the Covenant Home Care Knoxville office; and 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. each fourth Wednesday at the Covenant Home Care Oak Ridge office. Registration is required. Info or to register: 541-4500.
■ The Healthy Living Kitchen Team at the University of Tennessee Medical Center has published a cookbook called “A Recipe for Life.” It is available for $35 at the gift shop or online at www. utmedicalcenter.org. Info: 305-6877. ■ Knoxville Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Night Group will meet 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, at Associated Therapeutics, 2704 Mineral Springs Ave. Info: Judy Moyers, 922-2281.
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■ Alzheimer’s caregiver support group meets 6-7 p.m. each third Thursday at Elmcroft Assisted Living and Memory Care in Halls. Light refreshments. RSVP appreciated. Info: 925-2668.
lion was borrowed against land in Knox County. The largest property transfer of the month was a Receiver’s Deed involving the closure of Bank East. The Bank East property was sold to U.S. Bank for $10.74 million. Another noteworthy sale was for commercial property at 7041 Kingston Pike, which was deeded to Grace Ridge of High Point LLC for a sales price of $3,075,000. May’s biggest mortgage transaction involved financing of land on Executive Park Drive. Countryside Partnership took out the loan in the amount of $15.2 million. As we approach the halfway point of 2012, it is becoming clear that real estate sales in Knox County are outperforming those of the past couple of years. During the first five months of 2012, there have been approximately 3,268 parcels transferred, compared to roughly 2,977 last year. The total value of property sold in 2012 is also outpacing 2011 by some $26 million.
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