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June 18, 2012

Emory Road takes form

Chick-fil-A to open this week

The new Chick-fil-A on Emory Road near I-75 will open on Thursday, June 21.

North sector plan

MPC officials 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 can comment on the plan, created based on input from two previous meetings. The final draft will be presented to MPC and County Commission for consideration.

Information is available online at http://www.knoxmpc. org/northcounty. Info: Mike Reynolds or Mike Carberry at 215-2500.

IN THIS ISSUE

Meet the interns

It’s summer (almost), which means the interns are back. Meet this year’s group and see photos from their tour last Tuesday of the Knoxville News Sentinel.

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See pages A-8,9

Bud battles back

Bud Ford, retired sports information director at UT, is being honored with a lifetime achievement award from America’s sports information directors.

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See Marvin West on A-5

Index Community Sandra Clark Government/Politics Marvin West Jake Mabe Faith Interns Business

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The roadbed for the new stretch of Emory Road in Powell is taking form. These shots, made last week by Laura Bailey, show the back of Crown College (at left) from the new Emory Road.

Above, the view is looking toward Clinton Highway from Brickyard Road. On the right is the Monroe family farm.

The new road connects Clinton Highway to Emory at Gill Road. When complete, a five-lane road with sidewalks will extend from Norris Freeway in Halls to Clinton Highway.

Quirky characters created in an instant

By Suzanne Foree Neal This is one summer camp where the last thing you want to do is be yourself.

WordPlayers Acting Up! keeps teen actors on their toes learning acting skills, character development, movement and improvisational exercises. They spent afternoons for a week at Middlebrook Christian Ministries to better their skills as thespians.

Improv was the lesson of the day Tuesday as teachers Rollin Prince and Wendy Potter gave the group a basic story and one-by-one the teens jumped in to play a part.

In one, Jared Hinton of Karns is a city bus driver.

His first passenger, Nick Pearson of Powell, took inspiration from Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Borat” character right down to the Russian accent. Along the way Jared picked up Katelyn Parker of Powell, a brash girl with a street-wise attitude who kept telling him to “keep your eyes on the road and take those ear buds out of your ears”; Liel Kirk of South Knoxville, a bit of a germaphobe, was very unhappy when a sickly Chandler Hinton of Karns boarded the bus, sneezing all the way to her seat. Then there was Jennie Cunic of Farragut, who hopped on the bus attempting to sell the passengers a product she was hawking.

Teacher Wendy Potter asked Nick how he came up with his character’s personality and accent. That was easy. He and his friends are big “Borat” fans and like to mimic the actor’s character and accent. Nick was definitely one of the wackier passengers on the bus. He told the driver, “Take me to my house.” Jared asked, “You mean that shack on the hill? Ever thought about

During an improv session at a WordPlayers acting class, Jared Hinton of Karns plays a city bus driver with a load of characters.

At left, behind the driver is Nick Pearson and Katelyn Parker, both of Powell, and behind them Liel Kirk of South Knoxville.

Photos by S.F. Neal

Nick Pearson of Powell and Jordan Graham of Karns discuss what they learned from an improvisational exercise as part of a WordPlayers acting class.

remodeling?” The “Borat”inspired character simply replied, “No remodeling.”

Katelyn heard about the class through a friend. She’s studied voice and piano for 10 and a half years and has wanted to get into theater.

Her first chance will come when she plays Belle in a production of “Beauty and the Beast” put on by her vocal studio. It will be challenging, but she believes a good experience. Katelyn’s enjoying improv and meeting new friends. She thinks her forte is probably in more serious roles. When she gets to college, she has

aspirations of studying music and theater in hopes of teaching.

Potter has taught acting for about six years, but this was her first experience with WordPlayers. “The most interesting thing to me is these kids didn’t know each other the first day and today they’re connecting,” she says. “It’s interesting how they grow on stage and get to know each other.”

Prince is the education director of WordPlayers, a Christian theater company.

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“I’ve worked with kids since I was in high school,” Prince says. His first job in

high school was working at a children’s day camp.

“It’s really fun. To work with kids and bring them together in theater with a Christian outlook is something I like. It gives them someplace to channel their creativity and not get in trouble like I did sometimes when I was a kid.”

WordPlayers’ Summer acting classes CreACTivity, July 9-13, 1-4 p.m., ages 8 to 10, at Clayton Performing Arts Center, Pellissippi State Hardin Valley Campus, $115; call 539-7167 or check www.pstcc.edu/bcs.

ImaginACTion, July 16-20, 1-4 p.m., ages 11 to 13, $125, same location.

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July 12-14, at Bearden High School auditorium, 8352 Kingston Pike, and at 2:30 p.m. July 15.

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A-2 • JUNE 18, 2012 • POWELL SHOPPER-NEWS

‘Lavender Man’

By Betty Bean

It’s not exactly a hobby, and it’s certainly not a fulltime job, except for two weeks in the late spring.

But during those two weeks, Joe Hollar is Knoxville’s Lavender Man. For Hollar, lavender season ended recently with the Lavender Festival in Oak Ridge, but he’s already making plans to improve and expand next year’s crop and to move into related products like distilled lavender essence.

Last week, he was getting $4 a bundle for fragrant bunches of lavender at the Market Square Farmers Market. Customers were snapping the bundles up as fast as he could tie them together with string.

“No water” was his only instruction.

Loose buds and snippets would go into tiny linen bags for sachets. There’s very little Joe Hollar arranges lavender bundles at Market Square Farmers waste.

Market. Photo by Betty Bean Hollar, who owns Leisure Time Vending Corp., says he fell into the lavender business lavender there came from her parents. They made a pretty much by accident after his wife, Marilyne, who is point of going to Provence, the city forced him to put in French (they met when she where Joe met a lavender a detention basin at a com- was a high school exchange farmer who gave him some mercial building he owns in student in Charlotte, N.C.). ideas for the future.

Bearden.

Today, he has approxiHe is enthusiastic about “It had to be profession- mately a half acre planted in his involvement with the ally landscaped, and we were two varieties – Provence and product that he stumbled looking for something that Grosso. into while attempting to would thrive in the poor soil Recently, Joe and Mari- comply with city building and sloping hills around the lyne used proceeds from codes. detention pond,” he said. their lavender business to “My product sells itself,” The idea for planting take a trip to France to visit he said. “How fortunate.”

Eighth grader earns high score on ACT Receives awards from Vanderbilt and Duke

Brian Johnson appears to be your average middleschooler, but he isn’t your regular rising 8th grader.

Johnson received awards from Vanderbilt and Duke universities for an impressive score on the ACT exam, including a 20 in English.

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Brian was asked to attend Vanderbilt’s award ceremony recognizing 7th graders from all over the state for their above-average scores on the ACT or SAT. A little bit shy for an interview, yet proud of his accomplishment, Johnson

said the award was “pretty cool.”

Brian, who attends Berean Christian School, said he did not really study for the exam.

The Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) identifies students across the United States who have scored in the 95th percentile on a grade-level achievement test. Seventhgrade students have the choice to take either the SAT or ACT exam to determine their academic progress.

The ACT and SAT tests are college entrance exams taken primarily by juniors or seniors in high school.

Seventh-graders who score high enough are invited to attend the Grand Qualifying levels held at Duke University, which recognizes students who

Brian Johnson Photo by Tia Kalmon

score a composite or subscore above 27 on the ACT or an SAT composite score above 1850 or sub-score greater than 650.

This year, Duke University recognized 24,847 students. More than 2,000 of them were invited to attend the Grand Recognition Ceremony.

Brian says English is his favorite subject in school.

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POWELL SHOPPER-NEWS • JUNE 18, 2012 • A-3

Great photos from Emory Road Hey, Laura Bailey got some great shots, more or less from her backyard, of the new Emory Road coming toward Clinton Highway. The Potter guys are working from daylight to dark to finish the project, and the terrain is flat-out beautiful on the south side of Beaver Creek.

Mike West of BPV Capital Investment talks to the PBPA.

statement or those who went online and did likewise.

The ad had nothing to do with dues, although I’ll stand Sandra by my original statement Clark and say if you’ve not paid your dues, please do so. Just don’t think the folks missing POWELL HOWL from the mission statement endorsers also haven’t paid their dues. And I’m outta her real estate business, Lau- here! ra brought along her daughter, Kristian Payne, and ■ Powell High Band friends Katy Jett and CaroStacey Berry reminds us lyn Everette to discuss their of upcoming events for the experiences with nutritional Powell High School band: supplement Zija.

Saturday, June 23 Everette, a retired teacher, Yard Sale in the front parking said the product helped both lot of Powell High School her and husband Tommy, a from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Spaces retired principal of Karns consist of 2 parking spots.

High School. Jett said it’s a Cost is $20 per spot. Contact great boost of energy. Bailey Stacey Berry at 938-9523. hosts a group at her home Saturday, July each Tuesday to discuss nu28 - 12th annual Golf trition and promote Zija.

Google it or call her. She will be happy to discuss “the miracle tree.”

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Fun at the PBPA

As the accompanying pictures show, the roomful of folks at last week’s Powell Business and Professional Association had a grand old time. Well, at least it was grand until the primary speaker, Mike West, dropped a serious note of realism about the economy.

But back to the fun.

Bill Dunn brought Powell High football coach Derek Rang as his guest.

Seems Derek coached Bill’s son at Mar y v ille College. “I keep telling Derek Rang him I have four years of (high school) eligibility left,” said Dunn.

“But he looks me up and down and shakes his head.”

Sage Kohler got to give away $2,000 to Taylor Norman, lucky winner of the PBPA’s Teen Driver Awareness program. Taylor and her mom, Kim, attended and enjoyed lunch at Jubilee Banquet Facility.

And Laura Bailey got the 5-minute commercial, offered each month as a door prize. Rather than talk about

Ragnar Relay team helps kids A team of 12 runners from Tennova Health & Fitness Center will compete in the third annual Tennessee Ragnar Relay. This team will go the extra mile to raise money for the CARDIAC KIDS program, said member John Ewart. “Our first runner will start in Chattanooga on Friday, Nov. 9, at 8 a.m. and the group will finish together in Nashville 26 hours later on Saturday, Nov. 10, having covered 195 miles of middle Tennessee back roads. To register your own team visit http://www.ragnarrelay.com/race/tennessee. Tennova team members are (front) Kim Carter, Brett Carter, John Ewart, Brad Hood, Meghan Elkins; (back) Lindsey Rebert, Troy Rebert, Andrea Coffey, Luke Coffey, Amy Viars, James Viars. Not pictured are John Goodwin and Rhonda Garrison.

Project Graduation thanks sponsors

Oops to Ed

We got the most polite complaint in the Shopper’s storied history. Seems this writer jumped off a cliff with the donated ad for Broadacres Homeowners Association.

(Yes, I failed to read the ad.)

At the meeting, discussion was strong about publishing the names of dues payers,

Katy Jeff talks about her experiences with the nutritional supplement Zija as Powell distributor Laura Bailey listens.

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Kim Norman, at left, looks on as her daughter, Taylor Norman, is recognized by committee chair Sage Kohler. Taylor won a $2,000 scholarship from the Powell Business and Professional Association through the Teen Driver Awareness Program. She plans to attend Pellissippi State Community College, majoring in early childhood education. Photos by S. Clark so I assumed that’s what the folks had done. Instead, the list published last week was of folks who either attended this year’s annual meeting and signed off on the mission

Tournament to be held at Knoxville Golf Course on Schaad Road. The band needs teams and hole sponsors.

Info: Stacey Berry at 938-9523.

The Powell High School 2012 Project Graduation committee would like to thank these businesses for contributing to this event and ask you to support them as they support our children and community: Home Depot, Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Powell First Baptist, Powell Church, Walmart on Clinton Highway, Sharon Chadwell, Dr. Carl A. Bradley, FBC Motorcycle Ministry P/FC, ORNL, Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union, Vaughn Pharmacy, Rusty Wallace Honda, Dr. Donald G. Wegener, Frontier Communications, PHS faculty and staff, Bojangles, Laura Bailey and team, Lloyd Shirrell Baker, Drs. Rhyne and Patton Optometrists, Star Realty Inc., First Century Bank, State Farm, R. Sage Kohler, Hardees, Auto Zone, Chick-fil-A, McAlister’s, Pizza Inn, Domino’s, Steamboat, Subway, Krystals, Kroger on Clinton Highway, Froyoz, Chili’s, Sport Clips, Papa Murphy’s, Texas Roadhouse, Sonic, Zaxby’s and El Liddios.

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government Mannis report due in June The long awaited city mulch fire report will be released by the end of June if not earlier, according to Jesse Mayshark, who told this writer in front of Deputy Mayor Bill Lyons on June 12.

Lyons speaks for Mayor Madeline Rogero on many matters and is considered one of four persons working at the city who is closest to her. Originally, it had been announced that June 5 would be the release, but that was missed. This was the fire which shut down several streets and created major smoke clouds for days earlier this spring.

The other deputy mayor, Eddie Mannis, is supervising the mulch fire report.

This will be the highest public profile event he has supervised since becoming deputy mayor in December 2011. How it is handled will reflect on his record and be carefully watched given his political aspirations.

Citizens are expecting real answers to how it all happened and who is at fault plus any penalties for those who failed to meet the test of responsibility at critical stages. This is an opportunity for the city to show its resolve, transparency and competence in meeting the disclosure aspect of an unfortunate event.

What changes are needed in current city codes, regulations and education of personnel to prevent this from occurring again?

Portraits unveiled: On Thursday, June 21, Mayor Rogero will unveil the mayoral portraits of Bill Haslam and Daniel Brown.

The Haslam portrait was done by Knoxville and New York painter John Woodrow Kelley who lives here on Lyons Bend Road. He did it from photos he took of Gov. Haslam in the fall of 2011 at Haslam’s Sherwood Drive home. Haslam is reported to be very pleased with the result which is a head and shoulders portrait without hands. Kelley has been commissioned to do Haslam’s gubernatorial portrait for the State Capitol.

Kelley, 58, is a wellrespected painter who has done portraits of the late federal Judge Robert L. Taylor, former Gov. Lamar Alexander as well as this writer. He reduced his normal rate for the city.

The unveiling will be on the 5th floor of the atrium of the City County Building

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at 2:30 p.m. Arrive early for security checks and to get a good spot at the ceremony.

Reception will follow.

Janet Testerman Crossley, former first lady, was first to assemble the portraits of Knoxville’s 68 mayors (63 at the time). She deserves credit for this endeavor.

Greenways: This past week, I interviewed Lori Goerlich, the new city parks and greenways coordinator. Accompanying her was Jesse Mayshark, current Rogero spokesperson who used to interview me when he was the investigative reporter for Metro Pulse. An interesting reversal of roles.

Next week I will have details of the interview.

Conference: Mayor Rogero spent two days in Orlando at the annual meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. She has not yet determined on which committees she will serve.

The USCM meeting lasted four days and represents an opportunity from my own experience to network with other mayors and high level administration officials such as Vice President Biden and cabinet officials. This trip is one worth the cost to taxpayers. Most times the mayor will learn ideas worth implementing in Knoxville.

Williams Creek: Five council members plus state Sen. Becky Massey were at the news conference celebrating the purchase of properties by Tennessee Clean Water Network along Williams Creek in East Knoxville.

They were led by Daniel Brown, who lives nearby, and included Finbarr Saunders, Marshall Stair, Mark Campen and Duane Grieve.

This may lead to another greenway in a beautiful part of the city near the Knoxville Botanical Gardens.

Hopefully, work on this will start this calendar year. Brown, who represents the area on council, will be monitoring it. There is a nearby dump on Daily Street which is an eyesore and health hazard. Hopefully, the city will move to remove it.

A-4 • JUNE 18, 2012 • POWELL SHOPPER-NEWS

Burchett’s victory lap County Mayor Tim Burchett came to the Fountain City Business and Professional Club ready to defend his budget, but he didn’t get a lot of pushback over his battle with the school system, which wanted a $35 million annual increase for new programs, technology enhancements and an extensive building/ renovation program.

County Commission pretty much went Burchett’s way, but came up with an additional $4 million for education, over the mayor’s objections.

The sharpest exchange of the day actually came when County Commissioner R. Larry Smith attacked school board member Indya Kincannon for the deteriorating condition of vacant school buildings.

“Closing down Rule

Betty Bean High School was the worst thing the schools ever did,” he said. “And the day we (County Commission) got Oakwood (Elementary School), the roof caved in.”

Kincannon reminded Smith that County Commission nixed a deal to hand over the old South Elementary School to a developer and said that maintaining vacant buildings is difficult financially, because the school system’s first obligation is to spend money where the students are.

“We often can’t afford to maintain these old buildings or restore them to their previous glory,” Kincannon said.

Burchett told the group that the $677,717,291 budget (for fiscal year starting July 1) has approximately $13 million in new funding for school operations, which constitutes a greater increase than the last three years combined, he said.

(These numbers do not include a $3 million appropriation for an intensive kindergarten through 3rd grade reading program.)

Earlier this year, county employees got a raise totalling $3 million annually, yet general government spending decreased by $331,000.

“Why? “ Burchett asked.

“Because that’s what I had control over.”

He said that department heads have trimmed costs by measures such as replacing retirees by increasing the duties and the pay of existing employees rather

Tim Burchett than making new hires.

Funding the Uniformed Officers Pension Plan will cost more than $5 million, not including the bond payment, Burchett said.

The county’s debt load sits at more than $1 billion.

Burchett said his administration has trimmed that by $20 million this year and is on pace to carve out another $110 million over the next 5 years, in part by not borrowing more than is paid down each year.

Massey sets re-election kickoff

By Anne Hart If you didn’t know any better, you might have thought you were at a family reunion at West Knox Republican Club meeting last week. With just a few exceptions, most of this crowd that gathers once a month for supper and politicking has been doing so for many years now.

Some of them actually are family, like the speaker for the evening, state Sen. Becky Duncan Massey, and her nephew, John Duncan III, who is Knox County trustee.

Also at the meeting, was political newcomer Nick Ciparro, who is running for Congress in the Aug. 2 primary against Becky’s brother and John’s dad, U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Jr.

Massey told the group that in her first year she was the only newcomer out of 132 people. “Thank goodness I had a lot of friends there.” Over the years she had made many trips to Nashville to work on issues involving the nonprofit Sertoma Center, which she serves as executive director.

One of the most significant pieces of legislation passed this year helps curb prescription drug abuse Becky Massey through a statewide database. “It is another step in That’s OK. Everyone was fighting the drug problem, nice and polite and there and I believe it will make a were no fisticuffs, just the huge difference, especially usual bunch of politicians in doctor shopping.”

Massey will formally ancircling the room to shake the same hands they have nounce her campaign for rebeen shaking at these meet- election at the Foundry at ings for who knows how World’s Fair Park from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 19. long.

Club president Gary Loe, himself a candidate for the state House in District 13, made certain all officeholders and candidates were introduced.

Also introduced was Alexander Waters, Knox County campaign manager for Mitt Romney for President. He told the group, “If you’re tired of out-ofcontrol budgets and tired of deficits, Romney is your man.” He was preaching to the choir.

Mary Ann Thompson who works with Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones, said next month’s club meeting will be at the Rothchild facility on Kingston Pike. As always, the highlight will be the auction of cakes and other pastries donated by elected officials.

whose company renovated the Southeastern Glass building on the corner of Jackson and Broadway, expressed his frustration about the crumbling structure down the street from his building.

“When we did Southeastern Glass, we were out on the edge. It’s hard out there – it’s hard on the edge. We need the city’s commitment to follow through. And McClung is a huge stumbling block.

Sometimes the private sector gets in the way. It’s important that government does what it alone can do,” he said. He cited Market Square – “the city’s living room” – as the best example of his theory.

“Only the city and KCDC could have developed the public spaces on Market Square.”

Downtown developer John Craig, who has restored the S&W, Harold’s Deli and

Emory Place, agreed.

“One of the things the city has done well has been judicious use of strategic investment.” He approves of tax incentives like PILOTs (payments in lieu of taxes) and TIFs (tax increment financing) to move projects along.

Most of Budd Cullom’s work has been in suburban areas, but now he and his partner Jim Harrison are working on University Commons, which will bring a Walmart and a Publix to the old Fulton Bellows plant on the edge of the UT campus.

It’s Cullom’s first foray close to the heart of Knoxville, and he said he wishes people understood that tax increment financing isn’t a handout. “There are people in financial circles and in government who don’t understand how it works. A TIF is not a direct subsidy.

These are loans that are paid back.”

Blight fight

Developing success in the city

By Betty Bean

A nationally known consultant who came to Knoxville to advise city officials about dealing with blighted property saw striking differences between downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods. Alan Mallach of the Center for Community Progress was enthusiastic about Market Square.

“I was struck by how drastically the character of the area changes when you leave downtown,” Mallach said.

“This is the sort of place that people from other places go to France or Italy and come back raving about. But neighborhoods are critical. …”

Mallach said the issue of property rights frequently becomes a stumbling block to combating blight.

“Property rights cut in a lot of different directions.

Anybody sitting on a piece of property and allowing it to blight is interfering with their neighbors just as surely as if he’s going around and dumping garbage on their properties.”

The massive, deteriorating hulk of the McClung Warehouses on Jackson Avenue, where a suspicious 2007 fire threatened to burn out the north end of downtown, was the most frequently-mentioned example of Malach’s property rights versus the neighbors theory.

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Pieces of history fit for a king

them co-founded TAMIS, a nonprofit that preserves local and regional film, music, TV shows and other slices of

East Tennessee history. The collection includes everything from “Mid-Day Merry Go Round” recordings to early film shot in Knoxville to an old WTVK Channel 26 camera.

But Elvis is there, too, and why not? The King was the flashpoint for the whole darn thing. Plus, Presley considered himself a Tennessean and made three or four legendary stops in Knoxville.

One of Reeves’ best “finds” is a long-thought-lost audio recording from Elvis’ matinee performance at Stokely Athletic Center on April 8, 1972.

His latest pieces of Presley were donated by Carolyn Turner, an Elvis collector from Fountain City who originally lived in Mississippi and belonged to that state’s first Elvis fan club.

“She loved Elvis Presley and wanted this stuff to go to somebody who cared about it and would not sell it.”

Her collection includes pristine vinyl records from Elvis’ career – including rare

soundtrack albums – that look like they just rolled off the assembly line. She also donated never-before-seen photographs, including shots from Elvis’ December 1975 engagement at the Las Vegas Hilton.

But the rarest item is the original “Mid-South” edition of the Memphis Press-Scimitar newspaper from Wednesday, Aug. 17, 1977, with its headline: “A lonely life ends on Elvis Presley Boulevard.”

Yellowing copies of a special edition can be found in attics and antique stores everywhere. But the edition that rolled off the presses the day after Elvis died is ultra rare.

Take a look at your copy if

Fame. Former Volunteers elected him an honorary letterman. SID peers gave him plaques and trophies and eventually voted him into their hall of fame. This final award is the best they can do.

A few thousand Tennessee fans, through the years, heard Bud’s civic club previews of Volunteer football but most of what he did was behind the scenes. He managed the flow of news, Neyland Stadium press box, basketball adventures and responded to a multitude of special requests from sportswriters and broadcasters.

“Ford always let it be known that he stood for integrity, passion and tradition when it came to his beloved University of Tennessee,” said John Painter,

another former member of the revised UT department.

Painter said it was the same for everybody, boss, student intern, eager fan.

Doug Dickey said: “Bud Ford was typical of the heart and soul of Tennessee athletics. He bled orange, wore orange and probably sang ‘Rocky Top’ in the shower.

His work ethic for UT was amazing.”

John Majors said Bud was one of the most valuable to an athletics department he has ever known.

“I’ve worked with some mighty good people, and Bud Ford is as good as they come.

He is honest and loyal to the highest degree and has great integrity. He is extremely efficient and knowledgeable about his profession.”

Phillip Fulmer said: “Bud Ford loves Tennessee with a passion that showed in the way he did his job. … Whatever the situation, you could be sure he always was protective of the integrity, tradition and image that make Tennessee football special.”

Here’s what I say: Amen.

He was that and more. Alas, there may not be another forever Volunteer. He was a boyhood fan. He earned a UT degree and never wanted to be anywhere else. Gus Manning did it that way.

Haywood Harris almost did.

He worked in the real world for a little while.

Bud was truly dedicated.

I doubt he ever made a decision not based on what was best for Tennessee. Incidentally, when you called 974-

Did you know that Elvis Presley is indirectly responsible for the founding of the Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound at the East Tennessee History Center?

Jake Mabe Pull up a chair and let me tell you about it.

Film archivist, Bearden native and uber Elvis fan Bradley Reeves attended an Orphans Film Symposium in Columbia, S.C., a few years ago. He took with him a Super 8mm version of Elvis’ 1968 NBC-TV “comeback” special.

Librarians do not normally get all shook up over Elvis.

But when he screened part of the special, he noticed one woman who was “really diggin’ it, man.”

That turned out to be

Bradley Reeves holds the original edition of the Memphis Press-Scimitar from Aug. 17, 1977, announcing Elvis Presley’s death. The newspaper and other Elvis items were donated to the Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound by Barbara Turner. Photos by Jake Mabe Louisa Trott of London, England. Long story made short, Louisa moved to Knoxville, married Brad and the two of

Ford 1, UT 0 Shhh, don’t tell anybody.

Bud Ford is back near the news. Try to keep it quiet.

The former UT associate athletic director for media relations, arm-wrestling the university over a post-retirement service contract rejected by Dave Hart, is going to St. Louis next week.

Bud will pay his own way, take one more bow and receive a lifetime achievement award from America’s sports information directors.

This is big stuff, top of the mountain among those who still serve what remains of the media.

In his 45 and a half years

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working on behalf of the Volunteers, Bud collected an assortment of awards, including 37 “best in the nation” ribbons and bows for functional brochures.

Excellence was recognized. He is a member of the Tennessee Sports Writers’ Hall of Fame and the Greater Knoxville Sports Halls of

Elvis on stage at the Las Vegas Hilton in December 1975. Photo courtesy TAMIS/Carolyn Turner Collection

you’ve got one. If yours has a blue box on the front talking about reprinting the edition to meet demand and a box on the masthead that says “special edition,” you’ve got the mass-produced one.

Reeves has been defending Elvis to critics that for some insane reason turned their nose up to The King and missed his magic. I guess Elvis didn’t seem hip to a generation turned on to Bob Dylan and The Beatles, but if all you know of him is either “Elvis the Pelvis” or the sweaty, bloated Southern Gothic caricature, you’ve missed Elvis Presley. And you’ve missed the point.

“Listen to the voice. Listen to the feeling he puts into each song, even on the worst movie soundtrack. He’s giving it everything he has.

“He did such a wide range of great music and did it well.

Nobody else can say that.”

Plus, Presley helped put into motion events that would lead to the preservation of East Tennessee’s rich film, TV and music history.

They didn’t call him The King for nothin.’

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1212, somebody answered the phone.

When asked to retire, it was correct for him to step aside. He is 67. I thought the university should have honored the historian contract without discussion. The previous athletic director made the agreement. The chancellor knew about it. A deal, signed and dated, is a deal.

Eliminate the job? Clear the decks, make way for the new guys? Save $40,000?

In a many-million-dollar department, this would have been a token investment for institutional memory. Dave Hart, clearly in charge of all athletics, should have said OK and spent an additional $300 – for a gold watch.

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‘A true American hero’ Fans pay tribute to Sgt. York for Memorial Day

decorated hero of the First World War. A Medal of Honor winner, York and seven others took 132 German soldiers prisoner along the Decauville rail line north of PALL M ALL , TENN. – The Chatel-Chéhéry, France, on tall, graying, distinguishedOct. 8, 1918. York did most looking man was sitting just of the dirty work singleto the right of the entrance handedly. to the home of America’s York’s heroics remained most famous soldier from largely unknown in the World War I. United States until his tale I did a double take. He was told in a 1919 edition of looked familiar, a bit like The Saturday Evening Post.

Gary Cooper.

He then became a living legend. He and his longtime sweetheart, Gracie Williams, were married by no less than Tennessee Gov. Albert Roberts in York’s native Pall Mall, an unincorporated area near Jamestown, after the war.

York refused to cash in on his fame, opting instead to live in Pall Mall (where he was not universally liked) to establish The Alvin C. York Foundation to boost educational opportunities in the rural area.

York said, “The only way to break the vicious cycle of poverty that grips this region is through education.”

He turned down offers to film his story until 1940, when he negotiated the film contract himself. The result was the Howard Hawks classic “Sgt. York” (1941), which stars Gary Cooper.

Cooper won an Oscar for Best Actor and “Sgt. York” Ted Griffith and Doug Harned stand beside the Alvin C. York was the highest grossing burial plot at Pall Mall, Tenn. The lifelong friends had talked film of 1941. Andrew Jackabout visiting York’s grave for years and finally did so over Me- son York says the movie is morial Day weekend. Griffith is a former sportswriter for the dai- “about 90 percent true.”

One part that isn’t factual ly Knoxville Journal and Harned is a former biologist with TVA. His name is Andrew Jackson York. He is the son of the legendary Sgt. Alvin C. York, a true Tennessee legend.

Andrew York, 81, works for the state park service.

Appropriately enough, he is stationed at the house in which he was born. He is unassuming, humble and perfectly polite.

Chances are you know his father’s story. Alvin C. York was a wild child turned pacifist Christian turned

Andrew Jackson York sits just outside the bedroom in which he was born, which belonged to his famous father, Sgt. Alvin C. York, and his mother, Gracie.

Andrew now works for the state park service at the York home in Pall Mall, Tenn. Photos by Jake Mabe is the film’s finale, in which Gracie leads Alvin down a road to a house that “had been paid for by the people of Tennessee.”

Well, not quite. The Nashville Rotary gave York 400 acres of land and a heavily-mortgaged home.

York had to borrow money to stock the farm. The Rotary, which was paying for the land in installments, was unable to meet its commitments. An appeal to Rotary Clubs nationwide helped get York out of a jam.

Andrew Jackson York told me that the only Tennessee governor to ever visit the home was Ned Ray McWherter. That is pathetic.

I was asked to tag along on this Memorial Day weekend pilgrimage to Pall Mall with former TVA biologist Doug Harned and Ted Griffith, a former sportswriter for the daily Knoxville Journal.

They have been best friends since childhood and have wanted to pay their respects to York for years. Harned’s

Alvin C. York’s grave at Wolf River Cemetery in Pall Mall, Tenn. son, Dean, a social studies teacher at Gibbs High School, also came along for the ride.

We also visited York’s grave at Wolf River Cemetery and the mill he ran for years.

The mill’s sorter was made in Knoxville. The cemetery is located in the Valley of the Three Forks, a serene spot that looks a lot

like sections of Cades Cove.

As we were leaving the York home, Doug Harned turned to Andrew York and said, “Your father is a true American hero.”

The tall, distinguishedlooking man grinned ever-so-slightly and said in his Southern drawl, “We think so.”

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Community Services

■ Cross Roads Presbyterian hosts the Halls Welfare Ministry food pantry 6-8 p.m. each second Tuesday and 9-11 a.m. each fourth Saturday.

■ Mount Harmony Baptist Church, 819 Raccoon Valley Road, will host a singing 7 p.m. Saturday, June 30, with the Macedonia Baptist Church singers and David Lively and Debbie Wright. All invited.

■ New Hope Baptist Church distributes food from its food pantry to local families in need 6-8 p.m. each third Thursday. Info: 688-5330.

Rec programs

■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, holds a beginner yoga class 6-7 p.m.

Mondays in the family life center. Cost is $10 per class or $40 for five classes. Bring a mat, towel and water. Info: Dena Bower, 567-7615 or email denabower@comcast. net.

Fundraisers

■ Clapps Chapel UMC Men’s Club will host a catfish fry 4-8 p.m. Saturday, June 23, in the parking lot and fellowship hall.

Tickets are $7 (free for kids under 10). All proceeds will go to outreach programs.

■ Beaver Ridge UMC, will hold Open Gym Night each Wednesday during summer from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Everyone is invited. Elementaryage children must have a guardian accompany them.

Info: randycreswell@yahoo. com or 690-1060.

Homecomings

■ Hansard Chapel UMC, 11 a.m.

Sunday, June 24. Lunch will be served after the service.

Music services

■ Highland Baptist Church, 6014 Babelay Road, will host the bluegrass gospel band Jerry Butler and the Blu-J’s

■ Callahan Road Baptist Church, 1336 Callahan Road,

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL ■ Church at Sterchi Hills, “Courageous Kids,” 6:30 to 8 p.m. June 25-29, Preregister at www.sterchichurch.com.

■ Hoitt Avenue Baptist Church, 2121 Hoitt Ave., 6:30 to 9 p.m. June 18-22.

■ New Fellowship Baptist Church, 4626 Nora Road, “Sky VBS,” 6 to 8:30 p.m.

June 18-22. Nightly skits, games and dinner with a carnival on Friday night.

Info/transportation: 6881073 or 363-0916.

■ Faith UMC, 1120 Dry Gap Pike, will host “Sky: Everything is Possible With God” VBS 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 25-29, for ages 3 through 5th grade. There will be a snack supper, music, dramas, crafts and more. Info: 688-1000.

■ 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.

■ 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.

■ 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.

■ 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.

■ Son Light Baptist Church off Rifle Range Road will have “Adventures on Promise Island” 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. Sunday, June 24. Info: 922-5501.

■ Hilltop Baptist Church,

■ New Covenant Fellowship Church, 6828 Central Avenue Pike, will hold Pilates class 5:45 p.m. each Monday for $5.

Info: 689-7001.

Revivals

■ Freeway Church of God is holding a gospel tent meeting 6:30 p.m. Fridays at the Ray Viles car lot on Highway 61 in Clinton. Info: 567-9600.

Senior programs

■ Faith UMC, 1120 Dry Gap Pike, Young at Heart group meets 10 a.m. to noon each first Tuesday. Everyone is invited.

Info: www.faithseekers.org or 688-1000.

Special services

■ The Knoxville Fellowship Luncheon (KFL) will meet

■ A Carr Family Reunion for descendents of John Carr and Mary Etta Whitson will be held noon to 6 p.m.

Saturday, June 23, at Gibbs Ruritan Club on Tazewell Pike. Bring a dish to share for lunch at 2 p.m. Info: April Gosnell-Parker, 312-5086 or aparker180@att.net.

■ The Russell, Duncan, Jones, Tinnell Reunion for the friends and families of Lee and Leona Duncan Russell and Walter and Ann Jones will be held 5 p.m.

Saturday, June 23, at Hill Top Baptist Church on Walker Road. Bring a covered dish to share. Ice and paper goods furnished. Bring pictures to display. Info: 2508252.

■ Central High School Class of 1962 will hold its 50-year reunion July 6-7. Info: Bob Davis, 689-4302, or Diane Turner Sebby, 521-6652.

■ Central High School Class of 1967 will hold its 45th reunion Friday through Sunday, July 22-24. Info: Idonna Tillery Bryson, 6885816, or Ann Paylor Williams, 687-7759.

■ Fulton High School Class of 1972 is planning its 40th reunion celebration 6 p.m.

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■ North Acres Baptist Church, 5803 Millertown Pike, will host Truett-McConnell College president Dr. Emir Caner on Sunday, June 24, during the morning service. Info: 522-7590 or www.northacres.net.

Workshops and classes

■ Fairview Baptist Church, 7424 Fairview Road off East Emory Road, hosts a Celebrate Recovery program 7-9 p.m. Thursdays.

Youth programs

■ First Lutheran Church, 1207 N. Broadway, will have a Noah’s Ark themed summer day camp 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Friday, Aug. 3. All children ages 3-12 are invited.

Cost is $75 to register and $100 per week or $40 per day. Kids may attend any part of the summer. Info: Shirley Eimmerman, 524-0366 or 524-0308.

Saturday, July 14, at The Foundry, 747 World’s Fair Park Drive, and will include a catered dinner buffet, photos by a professional photographer that will be available online, Jake the DJ from Ogle Entertainment and more. The cost is $55 until July 13 and $75 at the door. Dress is business casual. Mail registration to: FHS Class Reunion, 4224 Williamson Drive, Knoxville, TN 37938. Info: Debbie Helton Keebler, 922-0049.

■ Halls High School Class of 1965 will hold a reunion July 28 at Beaver Brook Country Club. Any class is welcome.

Info/reservations: George VanDeGriff, 922-8345 or 278-6724.

■ Standard Knitting Mills reunion is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 4 at the John T. O’Connor Senior Center. Any employee or relative is welcome. Food donations are accepted; limited to finger foods. Info: 523-5463.

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Without a bat!

When Jesus heard what had happened (to John the Baptist), he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns.

(Matthew 14:13) Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray.

(Matthew 14: 22-23 NIV) Between the two passages quoted above, Jesus fed the 5,000. I can relate.

It was what I call “a day in the Refuge.” It was the normal (mostly pleasant) confusion of lots of folks, lots of needs, enough volunteers (thank God), and one person’s enthusiastic conversation on the phone, which happens to be situated just outside my office door, for semi-strict monitoring purposes.

I had survived a truly awful day earlier in the week, and was still trying to put my reports (and my nervous system) back together. Additionally, I was up against some deadlines, which always raises the adrenaline level.

One of our neighbors stuck his head in to say “Hello,” and ask how I was doing.

“I have too many plates I am trying to keep in the air,” I replied.

He grinned at me and said, “What you need is a baseball bat!” I laughed and kept typing.

Then I stopped. I realized the import of what he had said.

I went out to the lobby area where he was talking to the person behind the desk.

I put my hand on his shoulder and said, “You know, you are a wise man. You are absolutely right. I need to take a good swing at some of those things and just get rid of them! Get ’em outta here!”

He grinned at me, and asked, “Will you do it?”

Lynn Hutton CROSS CURRENTS “I already am doing it,” I told him.

It is true. I am in the process of giving up some things I love because there were just too many plates to juggle. And because life is about more than work, even work I enjoy.

I need time. Like Jesus, I need time to be still, to pray, to go off into the wilderness (or to the creek) and think for a while. I need to refill the wells.

I have to say, though, that writing for this space is not one of the things I am willing to give up. This is one of the ways I work things out, how I consider meaning, how I deal with life, how I wrestle with Scripture, how I praise my Maker.

I am so grateful for the ways in which Jesus’ example gives me permission to be who I am, and to be true to myself.

And when the needs of the people I serve are really great, he will give me the strength and patience to help them.

Even without a baseball bat.

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8212 Walker Road, will have VBS 7-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 25-29, with a kickoff Friday, June 22. Info: Leeann, 789-7482.

■ Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Norris Freeway, 7-9 p.m. Monday to Friday, June 18-22. Info: Heather Hooks, 659-2048.

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Caroline Longmire returns for a second year of the internship program. Photos by Ruth White

The interns have arrived!

By Ruth White

It is summertime and that can only mean one thing – the Shopper interns have arrived and are ready to venture out and get to know Knoxville up close and personal.

Sarah Dixon is a rising 9th grade student at Halls High. She is most interested in politics and government (you may have found your successor, Sandra) and music. Through the intern program Dixon hopes to better her people and writing skills.

Caroline Longmire will be a sophomore at Gibbs High next school year. She is a second-year intern who hopes to meet influential people at the places she visits this summer.

Described as smart, responsible and caring, Longmire enjoys English and science courses at school.

Elizabeth Longmire is also a rising sophomore at Gibbs High and back for a second round of interning this summer.

This independent, driven leader plans on a future in broadcast journalism and hopes to gain more knowledge on the subject through the program.

Madison Noe returns for a second year of the Shopper intern program

and will be a sophomore at Halls High in the fall.

Noe likes science and music classes and hopes to gain more knowledge about different places in Knoxville.

Asked if she would rather walk by a stream or climb a mountain, Noe responded, “Climb the mountain!” So, it is not surprising that her favorite song is “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey.

Jacob Messing will attend Karns High in the fall as a 9th grade student. He enjoys science and technolog y and watching the New York Ya n ke e s.

Described as curious, i ntel l igent Messing and hopeful, Messing would prefer to climb a mountain over walking by a stream.

Mitchell Kolinsky is a rising sophomore at CAK and loves being in the outdoors, whether it be playing football or enjoying the scenery. If he had to choose between walking by a stream or climbing a tall mountain, Kolinsky is ready to conquer the mountain. During the internship he hopes to fine-tune his people skills and experience new things.

Ethan Sanders will be a

7th grade student at Halls Middle School in the fall.

Sanders is interested in technology and music, and enjoys cheering for the Tennessee Vols. If he had to walk by a stream or climb a tall mountain, Sanders would conquer the mountain.

Melinda Taylor is a rising 9th grade student at Catholic High. She enjoys music and English and watching the U.S. Olympic swim team.

T a y l o r admires writers and hopes to Taylor improve her writing skills and experience life as a journalist through the internship.

Mitchell “Chill” Zavadil is a rising 9th grade student and is deciding between attending Farragut High and Catholic for school in the fall. Zavadil is a musician and likes any song written by the Beatles. He is also interested in technology and enjoys capturing life on video. He would rather walk by a stream as opposed to climbing a mountain.

Through the intern program Zavadil hopes to gain a better understanding of how businesses work.

Elizabeth Longmire, right, plans to work in broadcast journalism.

Left, Madison Noe stands inside a proofing room at the Knoxville News Sentinel. Commercial print coordinator Karen Schmidt with the News Sentinel took the interns on a tour of the printing facility which included printing on the $20 million press, the news room, proofing room and distribution center.

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Touring the big press

Jake Mabe and Sandra Clark welcome the new interns to the program, show the first paper printed (June 1, 1971) after Clark bought the Shopper and talk about the days of printing without computers. Photo by Ruth White Papers are delivered to the distribution area on a belt from the print room. Photo by Ethan Sanders

By Elizabeth Longmire During our first day as Shopper-News interns, we took a tour of the Knoxville News Sentinel and experienced what it is like to work at a daily newspaper.

Our tour guide, commercial print coordinator Karen Schmidt, first took us in the office area where you could find people hard at work on the next day’s paper. After checking out what it was like to see what was actually going into the paper, we got to see the printing process in action.

Schmidt took us to the room where pictures are developed onto the plates, a process that involves lasers and very detailed work to make sure none of the ink is smudged or blurred.

We were then taken to the place where the magic happens. Before us was a $20 million, 12-tower printing press that came all the way from Germany.

Completely computer operated, the press can print a maximum of 70,000 papers in an hour.

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By Sara Barrett Daily Beacon are printed Last week’s game C.H. Butcher’s funeral. on that press.

On Tuesday, we’ll explan was a crash course Right behind the press is in photography and re- plore the Knox County its control room. It is secporting by the staff at Health Department and tioned off according to which the Shopper, followed by Knox Area Rescue Minisarea of the press it operates. lunch at Cancun Mexican tries with lunch at WDVX A few stories under the Commerical print coordinator Karen Schmidt shows the interns restaurant and a tour of and the Blue Plate Spepress, we entered the pa- the distribution area from the balcony above the floor. Photo by the Knoxville News Sen- cial. per loading dock. This area Mitchell Kolinsky The interns will spend tinel’s press room. is filled with huge rolls of Sandra Clark took the summer exploring paper that are picked up a stroll down memory Knoxville and meeting and inserted into the press lane, while Jake Mabe people who help make by robots. Five large ink described being the only this city a great place to storage units are located print journalist who got live, work and visit. in the back corner and include yellow, blue, red and black, all painted their certain color, except a second black tank that is painted UT orange!

After seeing the behindthe-scenes action, we finally got to see where the finished newspaper would come out. Though the press wasn’t running while we were there, there were still rolls and rolls of next week’s comics ready to be inserted into the paper.

A process that one would think would take hours only takes one and a half!

It was a wonderful and A view of the paper assembly area from the balcony above. In interesting experience to the forefront of the photo are rolls of comics printed and ready see how a newspaper is for insertion. made and printed.

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Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time. Osteoporosis is the most common type of bone disease. There are currently an estimated Dr. Wegener 10 million Americans suffering from osteoporosis, as well as another 18 million who have low bone mass, or osteopenia.

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There are no symptoms in the early stages of osteoporosis. Symptoms occurring late in the disease include low back pain, neck pain, bone pain and tenderness, loss of height over time and stooped posture.

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or homeowners whose insurance companies told them “no,” Best Choice Roofing wants to take a second look and tell them “yes.”

Senior claims managers with Best Choice Roofing are trained to find hail and wind damage to homes, and they work with a homeowner to assist them with filing an insurance claim or a re-inspection when a storm damages a home.

Darrell and Pam Judd, Knoxville homeowners, had all but given up on getting repairs made to their house after the hailstorms that hit last spring.

The Judds’ home needed a new roof, new siding, new gutters, new metal roof for their shed and a long list of other repairs.

Pam said she and her husband had contacted more than 10 different companies, and no one wanted to tackle all of their repairs.

“They would come out, meet with us and take measurements. That’s the last we’d hear from them,” Pam said. “We’d call and leave messages. Nobody ever called us back.”

Pam said everything changed when she and her husband found Senior Claims manager Aaron Killian with Best Choice Roofing.

“He did a great job,” Pam said. “He called us back and checked in with us. He had time for us when nobody else did.”

Killian did an inspection of the Judds’ home and found damage not covered in the original estimate from their insurance company, so he assisted the Judds with fi ling for a re-inspection.

“The Judds’ circumstances are not uncommon,” Killian said. “It’s not that the insurance companies are being unethical. Some damage may get overlooked, or the insurance adjuster may consider it to be negligible.”

When that happens, Killian says that repairs do not get covered by the claim, or the claim gets denied altogether.

Killian added, “But if there’s damage, there’s damage, and when it’s weather-related, the insurance company should pay for it within the guidelines of the homeowner’s policy. That’s where it’s critical to have us on your side so that we can show the adjuster all of the damage.

“Homeowners need an advocate. They need someone to meet with the adjuster who speaks their language. It’s hard to argue with a guy on a roof.”

Killian said that commonly overlooked or denied damage may include metal roofs, siding, gutters, fascia metal, window screens, light fi xtures and more.

Killian contacted the Judd’s insurance company, requested a re-inspection and met with the insurance adjuster to show him the damage the original estimate did not cover.

The updated claim allowed the Judds to make all of the repairs to their home caused by last year’s hailstorm – including interior damage, siding and fence work.

“I was excited because I got the whole house repaired. They even took care of a little window that the storm broke out,”

Aaron Killian talks with Darrell Judd about hail damage repairs.

Pam said. “I was real pleased with them, and the workers were real nice. … I’d recommend them to anyone.”

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First and foremost, make sure all furry, temporary employees are approved by upper management. If your office is already a zoo, making your pet put up with a bunch of monkeys all day would not allow you – or anyone else – to work efficiently.

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Move any important papers out of reach of your pet’s lounge area or litter box. The last thing you want is to have your first “Take Your Pet to Work Week” be your last.

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NEWS FROM WEAVER HEARING AID CENTER

Hear better for the best of your life at Weaver Hearing Aid Center

By Sandra Clark Gary Weaver has seen big changes in hearing aid technology over the last six months. As an independent, locally owned and operated hearing aid specialist, Weaver can use any manufactur-er that meets his expectations.

“We spend a lot of time testing technology, and I’m especially intrigued by the new ‘smart’ hearing aids,” he said.

So Weaver has selected brands which he labels, “good, better and best.” He based his choices on these criteria: Good – simple to use and affordably priced; ideal for those living at their own pacee who do not need the bells and whistles on a more complex model. These hearing aids are easy to use, Gary said, and offer multiple features but most features are automatic. They are comfort-

able to wear and easier to keep clean.

Better – moderately sophisticated, these hearing aids are for people who are getting along in life with more free time; people who are not concerned with the latest gadgetrry. “This aid has the features that these folks need, including easy telephone usage and removal of background noise. It is tried and true, reliable with quality you can count on.”

Best – This model is ultrasophisticated with Bluetooth compatibility. “This model works well in all environments, bar none,” said Gary. It is ideal for the on-the-go person who is juggling work, family and w volunteer responsibilities.

Why three categories?

Gary said it’s simple. He’s got patients in all three groups.

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An occupation and a ministry Being a funeral director is a tough job. Bob Starkey, who co-owns Rose Mortuary, says it’s one of the few professions that deals with families at their roughest moments.

Shannon Carey “It’s an occupation,” he said. “But it’s a ministry, too.”

Rose Mortuary, with it’s Broadway and Mann Heritage Chapel locations, is Knoxville’s third oldest business. Bob Starkey and Kent Marcum purchased Rose Mortuary from Fred Rose in 1984. In 1996, Rose purchased Mann Heritage Chapel from Art Pickle, who remains as the Patriarch and still actively serves families.

Starkey has been a funeral director for 50 years.

Now, his sons Brian and Adam have joined him in the family business.

Tradition is important at Rose Mortuary. Both locations have a staff member on-site around the clock, a practice many funeral homes have discontinued. No matter what time of the day or night, a Rose Mortuary staff member will answer families’ calls.

Respect for families’ needs is paramount. While Rose of-

News from Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC)

Making a connection

By Alvin Nance

The team at Rose Mortuary includes (front) Adam Starkey, Whitney Marcum Hunthrop, Andrew Marcum; (back) Robert Starkey, Brian Starkey, A.H. Pickle and Kent Marcum. Photo submitted fers pre-need planning and a full range of services, there is no pressure to buy more than one can afford.

“We don’t sell here. We do not pressure families,” said Brian. “Every funeral director in this place puts families’ needs first.”

In fact, everyone at Rose Mortuary, from the office staff to the owners, regularly attend grief counseling training to help them be sensitive to the families they serve.

“Those extra steps matter in what we’re doing and helping people through this grief process,” said Brian. “I feel like that’s why we’re growing right now.”

Even while traditions of caring and respect drive the business, the world has changed. Bob has been a funeral director for 50 years, and in that time he has seen societal changes reflected in the funeral business. Cre-

mations have become more accepted. Family units are more spread out, so time has become more of an issue.

“The challenges are always there,” Bob said. “They just change.”

“Life is so fast-paced now,” said Brian. “The onus is really on the funeral director to work with families to show them the reason why this time is so important. This experience matters.”

In the end, operating a successful funeral business is about nurturing trust in the families you serve.

“I believe in the value of everything we do,” said Brian. “The reward comes from helping families. Everybody wants to matter.

Here, you can personally matter to people.”

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Shannon Carey is the Shopper-News general manager and sales manager. Contact Shannon at shannon@shoppernewsnow. com.

Each KCDC property benefits from the m a n y wonderful par tnerships we have with local social service orgaNance nizations.

I cannot fully express my gratitude for these agencies that provide extra support for our residents, especially those with special needs. KCDC recently began a new partnership with Compassion Coalition, a nonprofit that connects faith-based organizations with service opportunities, and I have been astounded at the positive response we have received from this group.

In April, the Compassion Coalition invited our KCDC staff to present to

representatives of around 90 faith-based organizations who attended the organization’s Salt and Light Luncheon. Our staff presented the specific needs of the senior residents at the Manor at Northgate Terrace, an independent living facility in North Knoxville for those experiencing problems with the aging process.

The Manor provides a great service to our area’s seniors, including supportive services like two meals daily delivered to each room, laundry service, daily safety checks and housekeeping services for a fixed monthly rate of $495. The Manor serves 41 total seniors, and 15 of our residents are over the age of 80. We have four residents over the age of 90!

Since that meeting, we have received an outpouring of monetary and in-kind donations to help residents of the Manor. Volunteers

have been lining up to come in and help out as needed.

One organization connected through the Compassion Coalition volunteered to repot all of the plants in the Manor’s sitting areas. Another organization donated a year’s supply of laundry detergent to reduce the seniors’ monthly costs. All monetary donations have gone toward scholarships to cover rent for low-income seniors to ease their financial burden.

The Compassion Coalition has connected us with their network of nearly 200 faith-based organizations. Their support is an added value to our residents and helps us create a better program and a better life at the Manor at Northgate Terrace. I am so thankful to executive director Grant Standifer and the rest of the Compassion Coalition for their support of the Manor and for seeing the importance of serving the elderly here in our community.

Alvin Nance is executive director of KCDC.

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NEWS FROM TEMPLE BAPTIST ACADEMY

Class of 2012 looks to the future

By Allison Donovan

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n Monday evening, May 21, Temple Baptist Academy held its 35th annual high school graduation ceremony.

Family and friends gathered for the special occasion to show their support for the seniors of this year’s class.

As the graduates entered Temple Baptist Church to the sounds of “Pomp and Circumstance,” a sense of accomplishment could be seen on their faces. Principal David Whitaker began the ceremony with a greeting, and Vice Principal Tim Missey led an opening prayer.

Valedictorian Amanda Brock addressed the audience and her classmates, recounting some of the many memories she has made while attending the Academy since kindergarten. She then challenged her fellow students to take the time to seize every opportunity God

gives and follow the admonition of Proverbs 3:5-6 to “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”

Salutatorian Timothy Burley reflected on those who influenced his life. He expressed his gratitude to God for family and friends who invested in him and encouraged him by making his education possible. He said, “I am here to tell our senior class that I know with God’s help we will achieve whatever we set our hearts to do.”

Dr. Clarence Sexton, pastor of the Temple Baptist Church, was the commencement speaker. He reminded the graduates of the gift of education they have received and that the graduation ceremony is not an ending, but a new beginning –

an opportunity to continue in their pursuit of God and His will for their lives. Sexton exhorted the class to develop a philosophy of life that grows out of knowing God. The graduates of Temple High School’s class of 2012 are excited about their future and are eager to build on the foundation they received while attending school.

A number of students from this year’s class plan to pursue a college education in a v a r ie t y of fields.

Temple Baptist Academy principal David Whitaker and Salutatorian Timothy Burley.

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Fifth grader Autumn Arsenault won first place in the state competition for vocal solo and violin solo.

Seventh grader Stephen Lockett contemplates his next chess move.

Students excel in fine arts

By Michelle Baker The 2011-2012 school year was one of high achievement in music and fine arts at Temple Baptist Academy. From elementary to junior high and high school, students excelled in both individual and group competitions.

Students competed at the district, state and national levels.

At the Tennessee

Association of Christian Schools (TACS) state academic and fine arts competition in Murfreesboro, Temple brought home 46 awards. Twenty of those were first place awards.

The Temple debate team finished in third place at the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) national competition in Greenville, S.C.

One of the trademarks of the Academy at Temple is that so many of the students are not just honing their academic skills, but striving for excellence in both athletics and fine arts. It is not at all uncommon to find a Temple student going from competing on the basketball court one minute to presenting a stirring piece on the violin the next.

Crown College, in conjunction with Mount Moriah Christian Camp and Temple Baptist Academy, is hosting Crown Championship Sports Camps this summer. These camps will provide a great opportunity for team and individual instruction. Championship coaches who know what it takes to compete at a high level will be working with each athlete. Time will be invested in the teaching and reinforcement of sound fundamentals, as well as team play and game situations. The sports camps are being directed by coach Jared Berry of Temple Baptist Academy.

In addition to athletic instruction, campers will have the opportunity to enjoy activities at the 110acre Mount Moriah Camp located on the outskirts of Powell. Camp activities include the 800-foot zipline known as “The Screamer,” the water slide and swimTemple Baptist Academy 8th grader Jordan Sullivan. ming pool and more.

Championship Sports Camps ● June 25-29: Boys Basketball with coach Del Wubbena ● July 2-6: Elementary Sports (no Wednesday camp) ● July 16-20: Soccer with coach Shannon Sexton ● July 23-27: Girls Volleyball with coach Lea Turner

A limited number of spaces are available for each camp. Space will be reserved on a firstcome, first-served basis.

Camp instruction and competition will be held in the gymnasium and on the soccer field at Temple Baptist Church. Info: Jared Berry, 207-7194 or sports@ mountmoriahcamp.com.

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