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County to dump site: Clean it up No action against developer in detention pond collapse

By Betty Bean

Cool rides The car show at the Karns Fair was a big hit.

Greg has snapshots of the winners.

See page A-2

UT’s big blunder Jimmy Hyams says charging students for football tickets is a big mistake See Jake Mabe’s story on page A-13

FEATURED COLUMNIST VICTOR ASHE

Good news, bad news Analyzing the Rogero poll See page A-4

Last Tuesday, Knox County inspectors identified an unpermitted dumpsite on Copper Ridge in Powell as an illegal demolition landfill and sent a registered letter to property owner Claude Yow ordering him to clean it up.

This dump site was the source of the fiberglass hot tubs and other debris that was washed into the yard of Gary and Marsha Carter on June 24 when a detention pond at a Rufus Smith Developmentowned project on Childress Road collapsed, sending a wall of muddy water down the hill and into the Carter home on Dawson Hollow Road.

“The (Yow) property is not permitted and cannot be permitted in its present location, which is in a drainage way and is clearly prohibited by the zoning ordinance,” said Dwight Van de Vate, Knox County director of Engineering and Public Works.

Van de Vate was not as clear whether any action will be taken by the county against Southland Excavation, which shares a Ball Road address with Smithbilt Homes and Rufus Smith Properties.

“Since the pond failure occurred, the developers have been very cooperative with our inspectors,” Van de Vate said.

On June 6, Knox County stormwater inspector Derek Keck visited the Childress Road site and issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to Southland, citing defects to

The remnants of two hot tubs that washed through Gary Carter’s yard and were deposited across the road. Photo by Ruth White the detention basin, including “a large channel that has eroded and deposited a large amount of sediment into detention basin #1.” Southland was given 15 days to fix the problem but asked for more time on June 22, two days before the basin collapsed. There is no indication in the file that an extension was given. On July 13, after the basin had been rebuilt post-collapse, county inspectors still found violations.

“Even if we had gone back on Day 15 and issued another NOV, it wouldn’t prevent a catastrophic event,” Van de Vate said.

Smithbilt director of development Joe Madron told the Shopper-News that the detention basin collapse was an unavoidable “act of nature” caused by the heavy June rains and a county regulation requiring drainage basins to remain plugged up until the project is substantially complete.

“We were doing everything we could do, and it still spills over the top. I really wouldn’t call it anybody’s fault, and we’re doing everything we can to make sure everybody is taken care of,” he said.

Last Monday, the day the first Shopper-News story about this

event was published, Carter said that Madron, Tom Smith and a third Smithbilt representative showed up at his house wanting to inspect the damage and asking what they could do to help.

“It took them a month and a day to start getting cooperative,” Carter said. “They left Marsha and me and our animals out in the heat and the mud and the mold all this time, and the reason they finally did come out was because of the article. It forced their hand. And when they did come out, all Tom Smith could tell me was that it wasn’t their fault.”

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The view from the intersection of Pleasant Ridge Road and Old Callahan Drive near Powell Auction.

County mulls closure of part of Pleasant Ridge Road

By Greg Householder Drivers southbound on Clinton Highway who try to save time to Walmart by cutting down Pleasant Ridge Road at the Airplane Filling Station may have to rethink their shortcut plans if property owners get their way.

On Aug. 22, the proposal to close a section of Pleasant Ridge Road from Clinton Highway and Old Callahan Road is scheduled to have its first reading before County Commission.

According to signs posted at the Pleasant Ridge Road/Clinton High-

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way intersection, the first reading was supposed to be last Monday.

However, Dwight Van de Vate, head of the county Department of Engineering and Public Works, asked to postpone the first reading.

Though 11 of 12 property owners along the stretch have signed the canvass form (the lone non-signer has not been contacted as yet), Van de Vate explained that a littleknown road, Rhealand Lane, intersects with Pleasant Ridge and Clinton Highway, making the northern intersection essentially a three-way.

According to Van de Vate, there are about three or four houses on Rhealand Lane.

“We just wanted some time to get a look at that,” he said.

He said the optimum sight distance for a right turn is 500 feet. At the Rhealand Lane/Pleasant Ridge/ Clinton Highway intersection, it is 450 feet. But drivers on Rhealand Lane now have two right turn options at the intersection – either onto Pleasant Ridge Road or Clinton Highway.

Property owners along Pleasant Ridge Road want the stretch closed.

Howard Phillips, CEO of Powell Auction and Realty, has been instrumental in getting the issue before the county.

“It’s just a dangerous dad-gone place,” he says as he described wrecks that have occurred in front of his shop.

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According to Van de Vate, the average speed clocked on the stretch was 44.9 mph. The speed limit is 30.

Van de Vate says that if the Rhealand Lane issue can be resolved, upon first reading his department would erect signage warning of the closure with temporary barriers at Clinton Highway. Upon second reading, a permanent barrier will be erected, “probably in the form of a guardrail.”

The first reading is scheduled for Aug. 22 and the second reading would be Sept. 26.

According to Van de Vate, most who object to the closure cite the congestion at the light at Clinton Highway and Old Callahan when trying to get to Walmart. However, Van de Vate says that particular light has been tested and it is an efficient, congestion-free intersection.

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The top motorcycle in the popular voting for People’s Choice was Donnie Pride’s 1974 Harley-Davidson.

Football is just around the corner It’s hard to believe summer is almost over and the start of school is just a few weeks down the road.

Panther Days are this week. That means football season is almost here. The jamboree is next week and the season opener is the next.

Now is a great time to get your season tickets. Beginning today, season tickets will be available in the school office. Cost is $45 per seat and the tickets are good for all five Panther home games. Playoff games are not included. Info: David McGill 310-8649.

Parking passes are also available for $25 each from

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Cool rides

Winners from car show at Karns Fair

Mike and Judy Holman’s 1969 Roadrunner took the People’s Choice Award for cars at the Karns Fair Car Show presented by the Airplane Filling Station Preservation Association on July 23.

Photos by Greg Householder

luminary and underwater creative designs. The designs will be critiqued by the club judges. The Powell Lions Club clubhouse is located at 7703 Old Clinton Pike in Powell.

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Happy Birthday, Powell Lions

The winner in the truck category for People’s Choice was Doug Parrish’s 1966 Chevy.

REUNIONS ■ Big Ridge State Park will

The Powell Lions Club have a reunion for anyone will celebrate its 60th birthwho visited in the ’50s and day on Aug. 27 at the clubearly ’60s at 10 a.m. Wedneshouse with a 1950s themed day, Aug. 3, at the pavilion dinner of cheeseburgers, above the pool. Several men shakes and floats. Guests who were lifeguards during ■ Heiskell School are invited to suit up in the pool’s heyday will be at Reunion is Aug. 6 their best ’50s fashions for the reunion. Everyone is invited to bring photos to share Former Heiskell School the shindig.

Greg and bring their own food students are invited to visit Why a ’50s theme?

The Householder and drinks. No food services the former school for a re- Powell Lions were founded will be available at the park. union. Last year 300 former in 1951, so what better way Lifeguards who plan to come students, their spouses, for- to celebrate? include Tim Henniss, Richie mer teachers and friends in Cost is $15 and RSVP Thompson, David Stair, Joe the PHS Touchdown Club. the community visited and should be made to Diane Stair, Billy Murphy, Billy Hicks, Contact Janice Wood at had a great time.

Wilkerson at 947-1828 by Butch Howell, Raymond 705-9633.

Winters, Jerry Miller and Don This year’s reunion will Aug. 15.

Phillips. be 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. ■ Noweta Garden ■ Central High School class of 6. Attendees are encouraged ■ Powell Playhouse Club meets 1991 will celebrate its 20-year to bring pictures and memArt Show reunion with a family night Tuesday orabilia from their Heiskell The Powell Playhouse Art swim party 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. The Noweta Garden School days to share.

Show is 2-5 p.m. Sunday, 5, at Beaver Brook Country Info: Bobbie Kennedy, Aug. 14, at the Jubilee BanClub will meet at the PowClub and 7 p.m. Saturday, ell Lions Club clubhouse 257-1283; Janice White, quet Facility. The folks with Aug. 6, with dinner, dancing at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 548-0326; or Nita Buell the Playhouse have done a and a cash bar at the Foundry at the World’s Fair Site. Admis2. The program will be on Black, 947-7427. great job lining up artists sion $35 for the swim party and entertainers, and like ($10 for children) and $50 for their play back in June, this dinner at the Foundry. Info: has the makings of a big hit.

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union 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at the old school (now the Heiskell Community Center, located in the back of Heiskell United Methodist Church).

Bring pictures and other memorabilia to share. Info: Bobbie Kennedy, 257-1283; Janice Patt White, 548-0326 or Nita Buell Black, 947-7427.

■ Karns High School class of 1986 will hold its 25-year reunion 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at Barley’s Taproom and Pizzeria in the Old City, continuing 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, at the picnic area at the Cove at Concord Park. Info: Tammy Tate Asbury, uttammy68@ gmail.com.

■ Standard Knitting Mills will hold its annual reunion 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 at the O’Connor Senior Center. All previous employees are welcome to attend.

■ Wilkerson family reunion will be held noon to 4 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 7, at Big Ridge State Park. Bring a covered dish.

■ Halls High School class of 1996 will have a 15-year reunion 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Old City Entertainment Venue, 118 S. Central St. Cost is $25 per person. Info: Andrea Hayes, hayesandrea@hotmail.com or Karyl Payne, mukmuk@ bellsouth.net.

■ Halls High School class of 1991 will have its 20-year reunion 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Knoxville.

Info: email halls1991reunion@ gmail.com.

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

Exhibits at Art Market Gallery ■ Works by artists Jay Hollopeter and Kathy Seely through Sunday, Aug. 28.

■ “Who, What, Where in East Tennessee,” through Sunday, Aug. 21, (in conjunction with this year’s East Tennessee History Fair, presented by the East Tennessee Historical Society Saturday, Aug. 20).

■ “Reflections of an American Tragedy,” by Marie Merritt through Sunday, Aug. 28 (also in conjunction with the history fair).

An opening reception will be held 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Aug. 5 with live music by Grayson Dagnan. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Info: Call 525-5265 or visit www. knoxalliance.com.

Sound workshop Jubilee Community Arts will host a two-session workshop on audio setup, equipment and mixing for concerts 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 23-24, at the Laurel Theater, presented by Laurel Theater volunteer sound engineer Dr. Lou Gross. Admission is free, but participants will be expected to volunteer six hours of time over the next year to aid production of Jubilee Community Arts activities. Info: 522-5851.

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‘Cool Down in the Cave’ Tours set for historic Cherokee Caverns The summer of 2011 will go into the record books as one of the hottest we East Tennesseans have endured.

When sweltering 90 degree

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temperatures combine with infamous Tennessee humidity, people young and old are bound to suffer. The conditions look to continue into the August “dog days� of summer.

Relief for at least a brief period is on the way. On Saturday, Aug. 6, Cherokee Caverns opens for a one day special event. Tours of the cave run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and each will last at

Jim Whidby talks about Cherokee Caverns at the Karns Community Fair. Photo by S. Clark least one hour. Adults pay $7 admission, but children 6 and under are admitted free. Proceeds go toward maintaining the cave and grounds. “Cool Down in the Cave� will allow visitors to tour the multi-roomed cave located at 8524 Oak Ridge Highway.

Jim Whidby is in charge of the event and promises a trek through this local natural wonder will cool off ev-

COMMUNITY CLUBS ■The Knoxville Writers’ Guild will host mystery author Beverly Connor at the group’s next meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at the Laurel Theater on Laurel Avenue. Connor will discuss how one’s personal experiences can play into their literary pursuits.

Everyone is invited. A $2 donation will be accepted at the door.

The building is handicap accessible.

eryone since the year-round temperature inside is a cool and refreshing 58 degrees.

Bernie’s BBQ will offer concessions, and other displays will be available. “Caves of Knoxville and the Great Smoky Mountains,� a book Whidby helped to write, will also be available.

Three science projects are currently underway at the Cherokee Caverns: two

by UT and one by Oak Ridge National Labs. One UT project studies bats, which are plentiful inside the cave.

Whidby, now in his 23rd year as the cave’s historian and caretaker, tries to open it about every three

months. In February he offers a tour called “Warm Up in the Cave,� and in May he holds an old fashion lantern tour. He sometimes makes the site available for groups such as Scouts, churches and schools.

The cave opened in 1929 and is the only one in Knox County to operate as a business. In the ’60s and ’70s, it offered tours under the name of Caverns of the Ridge. A restaurant on the site burned in 1980, and the caves closed afterwards.

Local personality Marshal Andy came up with the present name while he worked as promotions director.

Before Whidby took on the job, vandals caused widespread damage to the cave and surrounding land.

Now he and approximately 180 volunteers work to keep the site in good shape and to offer Knox County residents a chance to take tours.

Everyone is invited to “Cool Down in the Cave,� the perfect antidote for summer’s oppressive heat. The tour also gives folks a sneak peek at some of the wonders in our own backyard for a price that’s cheaper than a movie. Those who come should bring their cameras to snap shots of spectacular formations.

Kiwanians donate books to school Norwood Kiwanis Club has donated 150 new books to Pleasant Ridge Elementary School for the coming school year. Norwood Kiwanis board member Bob Dawson, Pleasant Ridge Elementary School principal Ashley Aldridge and Norwood Kiwanis board member Eric Theiss prepare the books for 4th graders. Photo submitted

NOTES â– Powell Lions Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at the Lions Club Building, 7142 Old Clinton Pike.

Music, music, music The We R Indie & Indiegrrl International Music Conference returns to Knoxville on Aug. 18-20, with three days of mu-

sic workshops, a vendor expo and panels offering professional instruction, all designed to enhance the careers of independent artists. Holiday Inn World’s Fair Park and Convention Center will host. Knoxville singer/songwriter Emily Shane will perform in the Songwriter Showdown.

Tickets are $5. Info: www.

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■Lucinda Heatherly Tent #3, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War will meet 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. A Civil War musical program will be presented by Conny Nagy Ottway. Info and directions: Becky Jolly, 494-7785. ■The Knoxville Civil War Roundtable will host attorney, historian and author Sam D. Elliott at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Bearden Banquet Hall on Kingston Pike. Elliott will discuss “Tennessee Governor Isham G. Harris and the Secession Crisis of 1861.� Everyone is invited. Admission to the discussion is $5, and dinner will be served at 7 p.m. for $17 ($15 members). RSVP for dinner at 6919001 by 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8.

Free computer recycling at Goodwill Why pay to recycle when you can do it for free? Residents throughout Goodwill Industries-Knoxville Inc.’s 15-county service delivery area are now able to recycle their computers and computer equipment free of charge.

Goodwill Industries and Dell have teamed-up to offer the Reconnect program which will allow consumers to drop off their computers and computer equipment at any Goodwill Industries-Knoxville retail location or attended donation center for recycling.

Even though Goodwill will not be reselling computers in its stores, it is important to remember that it is each individual’s responsibility to delete all private and personal information for their protection.

For more information regarding the Reconnect Program and/or to find a computer recycling Goodwill location near you, visit www.reconnectpartnership.com or www.gwiktn.org.

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‘Art by the Kids, for the Kids’ The Knoxville Museum of Art will host “Art by the Kids, for the Kids� in the KMA Education Gallery through Monday, Aug. 29. The exhibition showcases artworks created by the oncology and hematology patients of East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. The exhibition is part of a yearlong effort to raise funds and awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer and other blood diseases. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission and parking are free.

Info: Angela Thomas, 934-2034 or visit www.knoxart.org.

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KSO’s Pop Series The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra has announced the schedule for this year’s News Sentinel Pops Series.

The series begins with “The Sinatra Project� with Michael Feinstein 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. Series tickets start at $103. Info: 291-3310 or www.knoxvillesymphony.com.

‘Arts in the Airport’ The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority (McGhee Tyson Airport) and the Arts and Culture Alliance will present “Arts in the Airport� through Thursday, Oct. 20, in the secured area behind McGhee Tyson Airport’s security gate checkpoint. The exhibition will feature selected artwork from more than 40 artists in East Tennessee. A gallery of images from the exhibit is available at www.knoxalliance.com/album/airport_spring11.html.

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government Hope and change Knox County style During last week’s commission debate over approving an $8,000 contract with the Hope Resource Center, Hope’s faith-based counseling services for women with unplanned pregnancies were compared to the Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries’ (KARM) work with the homeless.

However, the analogy is flawed: KARM doesn’t urge its clients to remain homeless.

Hope’s location just down the street from the Volunteer Medical Women’s Clinic is no coincidence. The clinic performs abortions, and Hope provides an ideal staging area for abortion opponents.

Commissioner Amy Broyles was the first to speak against funding Hope.

“If we were talking about giving $8,000 to Planned Parenthood, there is a majority of people up here who would be opposed to it,” Broyles said.

Broyles said Hope was pushing a “political ideology” and she had been contacted by women who were “bullied and harassed” at the center.

Commissioner Sam McKenzie questioned the scope of the contract. He recalled that during budget hearings commission was told the contract would cover hepatitis testing, a service not available from the Knox County Health Department. But the contract presented last week spans a range of services including testing for sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy.

Mayor Tim Burchett defended the contract, saying the county was “getting more for our buck than we asked for.”

And the mayor showed he can hit below the belt.

“I think the question is which of these services do you not want this mother or this unborn child to receive,” he said.

“That’s not the appropriate question,” Broyles countered.

“The appropriate question is what we approved in the budget.”

Lisa Hardin, executive director of Hope, said the center is “not political.

“We’re there to inform. We give truth. We don’t coerce.”

Not the point, said McKenzie.

“I am a Christian,” he said. “Jesus died for my sins. (But) we have to separate these issues. These are public dollars.”

McKenzie said he was positive the budget vote was to approve a contract for hepatitis testing only.

“Let’s not make this about pro-life or pro-choice,” he said.

But it’s too late. The moment the Burchett recommended funding the Hope Resource Center it became a political question whose origins go back to Roe v. Wade.

Hardin’s straight-faced assertion Hope is not “political” is ludicrous. The center’s website first laments “a world that is increasingly hostile towards pregnancy resource centers” then praises “the generosity of so many who care about saving lives and saving souls.”

Saving souls is not a legitimate use of taxpayer money.

(To borrow from the mayor, you can find churches in the Yellow Pages.) As for hostility, it’s nearly always directed at abortion providers, sometimes murderously, and not at faith-based organizations like the Hope Resource Center.

“As the only woman on commission, (Broyles) has a perspective we can’t understand,” said Commissioner Tony Norman. And Broyles was right when she said most commissioners would reject funding Planned Parenthood.

Health department employees should update their resumes. This contract with Hope opens the door for more of the same next year.

Contact Larry Van Guilder at lvgknox@mindspring.com.

GOSSIP AND LIES ■ Joe Hultquist wants to dissolve KUB and make its functions a department of city government “to help with economic development.”

What planet is Joe from? And what City Council member wants to vote on the rates required to fund mandated environmental projects?

■ Granny, grab the mop!

Commissioner Richard Briggs argued vigorously for a $6.1

million TIF for a hotel development at Watt Road and I-40 to the point of saying jobs will be created; jobs for seniors whose retirement investments were smashed in the current recession. Huh? ■ Madeline Rogero is looking like our next mayor. Her chief liability is also her greatest asset: she doesn’t raise money from big donors.

They almost always want something. Maybe the little ones do too, but they’re shyer about asking.

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Harmon goes for extra innings Remember the story about the time Larry Bird walked into the locker room before an NBA All-Star shooting contest, looked around and asked:

Betty Bean “Who’s gonna come in second?”

If this story were applied to this year’s mayor’s race, Ivan Harmon would happily step up and claim the runner-up position, as long as he denied the frontrunner the 50 percent-plus-onevote majority needed for an outright primary victory.

While heavily funded political newcomer Mark Padgett keeps trying to shoot Madeline Rogero out of the gym, Harmon, an old softball player, says he’s playing a different game.

“I’m going for extra innings,” he says. “I’ve won seven races (successfully for city school board, City Council and County Commission; unsuccessfully for mayor), and knew I was gonna struggle this time, because I’ve never been able to raise a lot of money.

I raised $85,000 when I ran against Victor (Ashe) for mayor in 1993 and got 37 percent of the vote. But when we get past September it’s a whole new ballgame. I always planned for overtime.”

Last week, Rogero caused considerable buzz when she released the results of a poll commissioned by her campaign that showed her leading her nearest rival by a 2-to-1 margin – 40 percent to 20 percent – with the third-place finisher clocking in way behind at 13 percent. The pollsters – Public Policy Polling of Raleigh, N.C. – are reputable, and

their findings generated little skepticism among the publ ic -atlarge, probably because most d e e m e d Rogero the frontrunner from the jump ball.

The surIvan Harmon prise, if there was one, was that it wasn’t Padgett in second place – it was Harmon, who has raised $61,000 to Padgett’s $272,000 and Rogero’s $160,000.

Harmon says he’s pretty happy with where he is, knocking on doors and lying in the weeds.

“I’ve heard this all along,” he said. “A lot of people have never considered me as being in the race from the getgo. That’s fine with me. I just want to be left alone so I can get out and keep meeting people and knocking on doors.”

He’s reluctant to criticize his opponents, but he clearly doesn’t think much of Padgett’s announced intention to require Police Chief David Rausch, who was appointed in March, and Fire Chief Stan Sharp, who was appointed in August 2009, to reapply for their jobs.

“Any mayor’s got to put together a good team, but these are good men,” Harmon said.

“I told Chief Rausch, ‘The only thing I hate about it is they promoted you before I got a chance to.’ Stan Sharp, too. You don’t fi x something that ain’t tore up.’ ” Harmon says one of his major strategies is asking people he meets to “Go out there and get me five votes,” adding, “you got to be frugal with what you do and do the best you can with it. Everybody has an opinion – and my opinion is I’m going to win. I’m going to be in the runoff. When I got that bat in my hand, I always think we can win.”

Campaigning in Halls Mark and Kim Leach host a “meet and greet” for state Senate candidate Becky Duncan Massey.

At right is Irby Russell.

The Leach farm is on Monroe Lane, adjacent to Saddlebrooke subdivision.

Photo by S. Clark

Good news, bad news in Rogero’s poll Last week, mayoral candidate Madeline Rogero released a poll by Public Policy Polling of Raleigh, N.C., which showed her substantially ahead. Check out her polling firm at www.public policypolling.com/. The poll showed Rogero at 40 percent, Ivan Harmon at 20 percent and Mark Padgett at 13 percent with 22 percent undecided.

First, be suspicious of any poll which a candidate paid for and releases. Bad polls are seldom released. Polls paid by a campaign often are overly optimistic.

Second, it is apparent from the website that the polling firm works primarily for Democrats. This is

■ Eddie Manis seriously considered running for mayor, then did not. Instead, he has endorsed Rogero, and she announced Friday that he will head a business group for Rogero.

■ Wu too? U.S. Rep. David Wu (D-Ore.) will resign from Congress, after the teenaged daughter of a contributor accused him of sexual assault.

Wu earlier had posed as a tiger in a photo that went viral on the Internet.

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not a nonpartisan group like www.realclearpolitics.com or Charlie Cook or Larry Sabato’s analyses. This does not mean the poll is inaccurate, but keep this in mind when assessing the objectivity of the firm’s poll.

The good news for Rogero is that she will definitely be in a mayoral runoff in first place after Sept. 27 barring a meltdown which I do not expect. It is possible she could get to 51 percent and win outright, but those last 11 plus percentage points will be the hardest for her to secure.

The bad news for her is that her combined opposition has 38 percent which is close to the 40 percent she has and within the 4 percent margin of error. She would have to get 50 percent of the remaining undecided vote to win outright on Sept. 27 if these figures are correct.

So Rogero must decide whether to spend all the available funds now to win

outright or save some for the Nov. 8 runoff. If she is in a runoff, she appears more vulnerable. It’s a tough call.

The other winner in this poll is Ivan Harmon, who seems headed to the runoff with Rogero. Having been in a runoff myself with Randy Tyree in November 1987, I know anything can happen when it is down to only two candidates. All bets are off.

The second place candidate in a runoff often gathers the support of the other losing candidates as happened to me.

The loser in this Rogero-commissioned poll is Padgett who has raised the most money by far. He has spent more than $100,000.

If he now only has 13 percent of the electorate backing him just five weeks before early voting starts on Sept.

7, he faces major hurdles and the first is to move ahead of Harmon so he can be in the runoff.

Padgett and Rogero have avoided mentioning Harmon, but that is about to end.

So what does Padgett do to be competitive and how does he spend his remaining war chest?

With this third place polling can he continue to raise large sums? Will he

continue to give Harmon a pass on any criticism or differences?

Padgett needs to rethink his strategy if this poll is accurate. It’s amazing that he keeps holding campaign events outside the city such as the July 26 Young Professionals event held at Gettysvue Country Club.

Congratulations to Mayor Daniel Brown who is marrying Cathy Smith on Saturday, Aug. 27, at First AME Zion Church on McCalla Avenue. He is the first Knoxville mayor in a long, long time (if ever) to get married while in office. Best wishes to the new First Couple to be.

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has an informal personal style which has shaken the Pentagon. It seems the other day he casually and unannounced entered the office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff chair, Adm. Mike Mullen, (who visited Poland while I was ambassador) asking the receptionist for “Mike.” Needless to say, the military brass in the office (all of colonel rank and above) were stunned to see the Defense Secretary wandering around on his own and were unsure how to respond to such informality.

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Let’s build Carter Elementary Both County Mayor Tim Burchett and Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre were at Lyons Creek Baptist Church last Thursday for a pep rally in support of a new school for Carter Elementary.

The sanctuary was filled with school supporters who asked thoughtful questions.

Burchett was in stand-up comic mode, while McIntyre was just listening.

Since the merger of city and county systems, Knox County has poured millions into upgrading old city facilities. As the population has burgeoned westward, the county has spent millions more trying to keep pace, most recently building a $50 million high school in Hardin Valley.

Meanwhile, Carter has waited patiently, the students and staff consistently performing at high levels.

Burchett is trying to fulfill a promise made by his predecessor. Mike Ragsdale stood at a PTA meeting and promised to build a new school. Yet he never proposed funding for it.

Burchett doesn’t like debt.

He’s set a goal to pay down the county’s $600 million debt by $100 million over five years. So he proposes to sell assets to pay for Carter Elementary – cash on the barrelhead. He’s asking the school board to reverse its earlier proposal to spend $5 million at Carter including renovations to the elementa-

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ry school and a new gymnasium for the middle school.

Here’s why the school board should accept Burchett’s proposal: Knox County owns the land on Strawberry Plains Pike where the new school will be built. Burchett’s $13.8 million budget includes money for access road work.

The school board will get the new school debt-free for a $2.5 million investment; the additional $2.5 million could be used to tear away the old structure and build the middle school gym.

Renovations almost always cost more than anticipated, especially in a building as old as Carter.

Once work begins, the entire structure must be brought up to code.

Plumbing has crumbled at Carter, causing a sewage backup in a water fountain.

“Would you drink this water,” we asked former board member Jim Williams.

Wince, frown, “no.”

The current building holds 500 students; the new one would hold 650 with core capacity for 800.

School board member Mike McMillan spoke briefly on Thursday. “Without Mayor Burchett’s commitment and support we would not be having this conversation.”

McMillan said he has no reservations on the funding.

“The money will be there if the project is approved.”

Conley Underwood, former PTA president and longtime parent leader, said the community has come this far by being “positive, polite and respectful.” Afterwards, several residents thanked McIntyre for coming.

Building a new elementary school for cash at Carter is right for kids, for teachers and staff who work in the building and for taxpayers. Burchett got this one right. Here’s hoping the school board will too.

Burchett meetings Mayor Tim Burchett has set for constituent meetings for August: ■ Tuesday, Aug. 2, 6 p.m., Corryton Senior Center, 9331 Davis Drive ■ Thursday, Aug. 11, 1 p.m., Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golf Club Road ■ Wednesday, Aug. 17, 11 a.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway ■ Tuesday, Aug. 23, 1 p.m., Farragut Branch Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road.

UPCOMING ■ School board will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, in the Andrew Johnson Building for the regular monthly meeting including a vote on Carter Elementary School; the agenda will be discussed at a workshop at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, also at the AJ Building.

■ Ball Camp Elementary School has a ribbon cutting for additions and renovations set for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10.

■ Knoxville STEM Academy ribbon cutting at the old L&N Station will be 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12.

■ Brad Walker Orchestra will play for a Phil Ballard fundraiser 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Knoxville Expo Center. Reservations: 3846989 or bigbandbash2011@gmail.com/. Tickets are $35 ($65couple).

■ Candidates for state Senate District 6 will participate in a forum sponsored by the Knoxville Tourism Alliance and the Arts & Culture Alliance at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, at the Emporium Building, 100 S. Gay St. Candidates are Victoria DeFreese, Becky Duncan Massey and Marilyn Roddy. Info: 342-9133.

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Thomas shares vision for Great Schools

By Betty Bean As president of the Great Schools Partnership, it’s not sur pr ising that Buzz Thomas’ goal is to put Knoxville on the map for its great public schools.

Contrary to what some Buzz Thomas might think, he says this is not an impossible dream.

“What city of more than 100,000 in the Southeast is famous for its schools? There’s not one. Why do I think Knox County could have that?”

He points to the relatively small number of Knox County parents who have opted for private schools.

“Knoxville’s schools survived the ’60s, a time when desegregation and the white flight that followed it destroyed many school systems,” he said. “Ninety percent of the kids in Knox County are still in public schools, which means that we can do something they can’t do in New Orleans and they’ve not been able to do in Nashville.”

Thomas said initiatives like Project Grad, which awards scholarships at Austin-East

and Fulton high schools, and KnoxAchieves, which gives financial assistance to students attending community colleges inside Knox County, have already made an impact.

“At Fulton and AustinEast, graduation rates have gone from 50 percent to 84 percent. The number of kids attending college from those two schools has increased by 400 percent. KnoxAchieves will have 1,000 kids in college this fall. This is a community that is investing in education.

And the communities that are going to thrive and prosper are going to be the communities with the best schools.”

Thomas was the guest speaker at the 6th District Democratic Club’s July meeting, where he shared his vision for bringing Knox County’s schools “from good to great” with an appreciative audience.

A Baptist minister who has authored books and treatises on religion and politics, Thomas is also a lawyer whose clients included the National Council of Churches, the Southern Baptist Convention and the Children’s Defense Fund; an expert witness who has testified before Congress; a law professor; a former Maryville Board of Education

chair; an author; and a radio and television commentator.

He came to Knoxville last year from a successful decade of heading the Niswonger Foundation, a Greenevillebased educational foundation whose goal is “to create opportunities for individual and community growth through education.”

When civic leaders like Jimmy Haslam and Kevin Clayton approached him about coming to the Great Schools Foundation, he decided to find out if the Niswonger Foundation’s success could be replicated in a more urban setting.

“I left about a year and a half ago to come to Knoxville to take the Great Schools Partnership and set it up as an independent, freestanding public charity,” he said.

He praised Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre’s vision and County Mayor Tim Burchett’s help at budget time.

“You discover in your life that there aren’t a lot of things that matter that much,” he said. “But something that really does matter is education.

I learned 35 years ago as a pastor in New Orleans that next to picking a kid’s parents, the best thing I could do for children is to help them get a decent education.”

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Greg Vandagriff relaxes while vacationing with his family at a campground near Douglas Dam. Photo by Jake Mabe

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‘I felt like

I’d beaten the odds’ (Author’s Note: This is the first of a two-part series.) ile this one under perseverance.

Greg Vandagriff graduated from Halls High School in 1986, obsessively devoted to sports as only a 17-year-old can be. He’d enjoyed a successful senior football season under then coach Larry Kerr, one that saw the Red Devils make its first-ever appearance in the playoffs.

He signed a football and baseball scholarship with Maryville College but lasted all of a week.

“They were going to initiate me and I decided that they weren’t.”

He enrolled at UT but admits he didn’t often find his way into the classroom, opting instead for the adventures that awaited on an area lake.

“Sports were the only thing in high school that meant anything to me and I tried to adopt the same philosophy (at UT).”

By the third quarter of the academic year, Greg says his life seemed stuck in neutral. He’d broken up with his high school sweetheart. He took a job selling fire extinguishers. It lasted

about a week.

He called one of his old football coaches at Halls – he says it was either Kerr or Mark Duff, an assistant who now is the school principal – who suggested he enroll at Tennessee Wesleyan, a Methodist-related liberal arts college in Athens, Tenn. A former classmate, Jeff Lusby, was playing there.

“I had never even heard of it, didn’t even know where it was. I called them up and they told me to bring down my transcript to see how close I was. I think I had an overall GPA of 1.9. I hadn’t done anything.”

Greg was working part time for the old Proffitt’s department store, so he says, “I was halfway dressed up,” when he walked into the registrar’s office.

Turns out he was one hour short of being eligible to play football.

“I said, ‘If you’ll give me a chance, I’ll make it worth your time.’ ” Being spiffed up in his work clothes probably helped his cause.

“Football started in 10 days. I hadn’t touched a weight and had only been playing with a softball travel team.”

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How Greg Vandagriff’s hard work paid off The summer semester had ended, but the college created a one-hour bowling class for one student. Greg showed up and started doing push-ups, situps and running one and a half miles. He finished first among free safeties during the early drilling and testing.

Greg says money was hard to come by growing up. Going to college was a big deal. He knew it was his one chance to make it.

Already behind the proverbial eight ball because of the time he’d wasted, he nevertheless set a goal to graduate in three years.

He had to repeat classes. He took summer courses at UT. But he walked across that stage on time with a degree certifying him to teach general social studies, halfway expecting somebody to pull him out of line and tell him he had more work to do.

“For myself, I felt like I’d beat-

Recruiting and other choice tidbits TALES OF TENNESSEE | Marvin West

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ootball recruiting is high-octane fuel for passionate Tennessee fans. There are no time limits or restrictor plates. The race runs full speed, year-round.

A few weeks ago, when the Volunteers had only two commitments for next February, the faithful were on the edge of panic.

Who? When? Why not?

When bushels of apples started falling off trees, the new concern was quality instead of quantity.

What if the Derek Dooley formula is too heavy on character and too light on ability? How come Alabama and Florida and LSU are gathering pledges from four- and five-star recruits and Tennessee is taking three-star promises?

How can we possibly overcome

our toughest foes if they constantly win the recruiting race?

What happens if we get too many receivers and running backs and not enough linebackers and defensive tackles? By the way, who else wanted those guys we are getting?

Marlington, Ohio, running back Alden Hill is an example.

Tennessee offered a scholarship one afternoon. Hill accepted the next day. What could the Vols have said to make such a sudden difference?

Hill said the Vanderbilt Commodores had said “they wanted to make me the leading rusher in the SEC.” No, they did not say how they were going to do it.

Boston College talked about getting Alden drafted by the NFL. Wow! Do you suppose Tennessee mentioned the Heisman Trophy it has never won or maybe the College Football Hall of Fame? Would that be enough to beat back Vandy and Boston College?

Hill is 6-2, 225, runs track and can read and write. His foot speed is 4.6 in the 40 and his grade point average is said to be 3.6. One is very good, the next good enough, the other is better.

In calm analysis, Tennessee recruiting, six months and more before national signing day, looks OK but something less than spectacular.

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The semester prior to graduation, Greg had begun to hear the big question: “What are you going to do after college?”

Greg had first thought he’d go back to Halls and coach football at his alma mater. But he’d bonded, over badminton, with Tennessee Wesleyan’s athletic director Wayne Norfleet. He suggested Greg become a graduate assistant somewhere and earn a master’s degree.

“My first thought was, ‘Are you kidding me?’ ” In January 1990, four months before his graduation, Greg sat down and wrote a letter (his mother, Linda, typed it) and “sent it to everybody in the country and to every school in Tennessee. I sent out 50 or 100 of those things. It only cost a quarter to mail a letter then. I figured somebody could tell me ‘no’ for a

some shade and relax, summer recruiting is no big deal. I say it is the very source of life for the young coach. If Dooley evaluations are correct and his sales talk is convincing, he can win. If he guesses wrong, Tennessee will be starting over in two years.

••• Joan Cronan is receiving excellent reviews as interim vice chancellor of athletics. Am I supposed to be surprised?

Dooley said he’s been in regular contact with Joan, that he outlined a few things she could help with and “she responded beautifully.”

Cronan is an open operator, cards on the table, tell it like it is. She speaks English. She is a nice, refined person but, when the need arises, she is tough as boot leather.

On the assumption that Chancellor Jimmy Cheek needs all the help he can get in filling the AD vacancy, I suggest he might avoid a mistake by slowing down even slower and leaving Joan on the job until the ashes settle from the NCAA fire.

That would allow prospective athletic directors a better view of

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On second thought, this may be entirely too logical for the University of Tennessee.

••• Concerns are growing about slumping season ticket sales. In fact, season ticket holders from a year ago who did not renew have received calls from Tennessee officials asking them to reconsider.

One former customer stopped buying a pair and offered insight but asked that I not use his name.

I do not quote secret sources but this one I have known for 50 years. He said he is unhappy with the way the athletic department has operated.

He said he stopped his donation and gave up the tickets when he added up the money spent on people leaving. The last departure was the last straw.

He is not happy with the product on the field but believes it will get better in time. He is less confident about the athletic department and the university in general.

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He got three yeses. He couldn’t afford UCLA. Georgia Tech didn’t offer a master’s degree in education. The third yes was from Tennessee Tech.

Greg met with Flavious Smith, the dean of the health and physical education department, whom Greg describes as “an old crusty guy in his 60s.” At the end of the interview he was asked to be a student assistant.

But, Greg was seeking a graduate assistant’s position with the football team.

“If you want to go work with the football team,” Smith said, “you have to go talk to the football coach.” (“I thought I’d sent this letter to the football coach,” Greg says.)

Greg walked into the football office and was told that head coach Jim Ragland was out to lunch. With nothing to lose, Greg said he’d wait.

Ragland walked in a bit later and Greg went into his best sales pitch.

“Give me a topic and I can talk for 15 minutes. I told him how much I wanted to be a graduate assistant at Tennessee Tech.

I told him I’d bleed purple and gold. He told me they had somebody, but that they would stay in touch with me. I figured I’d done my best and now I was going home.”

Graduation rolled around and Greg made plans to interview with Larry Kerr about coming back to Halls.

But an unexpected phone call would begin the journey that would see him reach the pinnacle of his profession, send him reeling in the face of a stunning and controversial setback only to rediscover life’s true and rich and rewarding priorities.

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A word fitly spoken CROSS CURRENTS | Lynn Hutton Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman without good sense.

(Proverbs 11:22)

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Pilated woodpecker feeding on suet. Photos by Lisa Barger.

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Photographing birds doesn’t require braving the elements NATURE NOTES | Dr. Bob Collier

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ometimes I carry my camera on birding outings, and someone will ask, “Do you photograph birds?” as if that were my main focus, so to speak. Actually, I have my camera along in hopes of firing off a lucky shot, but the target is as likely to be a bug, a dragonfly or a flower.

Professional bird photographers, as well as serious amateurs, are a different sort of person from the rest of us. For one thing, there is absolutely no limit to their patience. Their endurance of the elements would make the hardiest duck hunter look like a sissy. They sit in blinds for days, perch in precarious platforms in treetops, muck through bug-infested swamps and go wherever a challenging shot might possibly happen.

And their results can be spectacular. They come home with photographs of birds we mortals seldom see. They show us both parent birds at a hidden nest, feeding their openmouthed babies. Or an owl plunging through the snow for a mouse in sub-zero weather. Or a hawk swooping down after a panic-stricken rabbit dashes for cover.

I greatly admire such patience and persistence, and the results, and I’m glad such people do what they do. I once spent more than a day in a blind in south Texas waiting for a glimpse of a blue bunting, first cousin of our indigo buntings and rare as hen’s teeth here in the U.S. I determined then that there was a long list of activities I would be doing before I ever spent eight or 10 hours, again, sitting in a small hot blind. But it helped me to appreciate the time and effort behind some of those amazing bird photos we enjoy on TV or in the outdoor magazines.

But one of the joys we regular people have in keeping feeders and having birds around the yard, in addition to watching them and getting to know them, is the chance to photograph them from time to time. Photographing birds through the living room windows has many advantages over hunkering down in a hot, bug-filled hut for endless hours.

Cardinals in an evergreen tree on a snowy day, a dozen bluebirds splashing together in the birdbath, a red-shouldered hawk standing on the roof of the feeder with that air

about her that only comes from being the top of the food chain … you never know what will be out there next.

Backyard birdwatchers who keep their cameras handy can produce some neat bird photos, too, sometimes as good as the pros.

It’s not just every day that you can go to the dentist for an appointment and be treated to some outstanding bird photos. But at my latest visit a couple of weeks ago, my dentist’s chipper, always-busy, always-cheerful receptionist, Lisa, was lying in wait for me with some really neat photos. While the previous customer waited patiently to pay her bill and the crew in the back waited to de-plaque my choppers, Lisa switched the office computer screen to bird mode, and we admired her latest backyard bird pictures.

Lisa and husband Don live in Norris, a pleasant town whose trees and woods haven’t all been replaced with big-box malls, abandoned big-box malls and hundreds of acres of soccer fields. Various of my friends from Norris consistently report having birds in their yards, at their feeders and nesting nearby that would make many a state park proud.

Two of Lisa’s Norris yard birds are seen here, a big one and a little one.

The big one is really big. Large, loud and flashy, pileated woodpeckers are attentiongetters. They’re always a treat to see when you’re out and about, particularly when they swoop into the scene after you’ve spent the morning straining for a glimpse of some little brown bird the size of a thimble.

Pileateds are usually seen up in the trees, hammering big chips of wood away with their big bills. But they will sometimes be seen on the ground, excavating a rotten log.

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acrobatics. I stood and watched a pileated woodpecker along the Cades Cove loop road late one autumn, hanging from a poison ivy vine, harvesting poison ivy berries (which happen to be a good wildlife food, by the way).

Lisa caught this one doing the same thing, hanging upside down from her suet feeder. We have lots of downy and red-bellied woodpeckers at our feeders in Halls and Powell, but a pileated visitor would have one running for one’s camera. I didn’t ask Lisa how often she has to refill her feeder.

Lisa’s little bird? By golly, it’s a yellowthroated warbler! These little guys are among our very first warblers to arrive in the spring. We listen for their song high up in the nearly-leafless spring treetops, excited to be hearing it. And the Norris area is always a good place to find them.

But they are notoriously difficult to see, even when they sit up there and sing.

And yet, here is one inches away, pecking on the glass door. And Lisa alertly nailed him with the Nikon. This is a male bird, spring hormones out of control, trying to rid the neighborhood of that other male yellow-throated warbler he sees in the window. We’ve had robins, towhees and cardinals pecking windows for days but certainly never a wood-warbler. If there were a way to entice them to do it, I surely would.

Keeping your binoculars handy to check out something interesting or different at the feeder gets to be a part of the game. But keeping the camera handy for a photo op can be very addictive also. It’s a great way to share some of your sightings with your friends.

And sometime you may come up with a real zinger – maybe the cover for Audubon magazine. Keep watching.

ime was, I was married to a man who thought the verse from Proverbs quoted above was hilariously funny. (I am no longer married to him; it is possible that these are related facts.)

We discovered this obscure verse in a 34-week Bible study that I was teaching. I think he pointed it out in class just to see what I would do with it.

No woman, beautiful or otherwise, wants to be told she doesn’t have good sense. Even if the assessment is accurate.

On the whole, Proverbs spends a lot of time talking about women.

Sometimes the writers of Proverbs (which is a group of collected sayings from several sources) warn against the wiles of women and suggest that women are dangerous creatures who cannot be trusted and are to be avoided.

On the other hand, chapters 1, 8 and 9 introduce Wisdom, which is personified as a woman, and in Chapter 3, verse 19, the writer states that Wisdom had a role in creation: “The Lord by wisdom founded the earth.”

When Princess Diana died, one of the news magazines reporting on the event spoke of her and quoted Proverbs 3:17: “Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.”

I first learned the very next verse in a photographic collection called “The Family of Man.” There was a picture of a woman whose body was rail-thin and whose face echoed the scarcity and harshness of her life. But she was holding a baby in her arms, and the caption said, “She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. …”

(Proverbs 3:18) And beginning with verse 10, the 31st and final chapter of Proverbs is an acrostic poem to a capable woman. (The acrostic only works in Hebrew, so don’t try to figure it out in English.)

When I was in grammar school, a friend told me that since Chapter 31 had 31 verses, every woman could claim the verse that coincided with her birth date as “her” verse. It didn’t work so well for me, because I was born on the first of the month, so “my” verse was just introductory.

But there are friends and relatives of mine whose verses seemed to fit them perfectly.

Everyone knows the “soft answer turns away wrath” quote, which is certainly important advice. “Pride goes before destruction” (16:18) is another wise saying, which I, of course, still mentally process in the language of King James: “Pride goeth before a fall.” And one of the biblical proverbs even became the basis for the old folk tale of “The City Mouse and the Country Mouse”: “Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting with strife.” (17:1) Another favorite of mine is from Proverbs 25:11: “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver,” which reminds me yet again that the “right” word is always far and away preferable to and more powerful than just “any” word.

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By Elizabeth Longmire Last week the Shopper interns arrived at the Halls office to depart on our last tour of our internship.

We visited the KimberlyClark offices downtown. We were greeted by regional data steward Greg Kalmon. He first took us to a conference room to preview a slide show of Kimberly-Clark values, products they have created and plans for the future.

The company was formed in 1872 and was named after two of the four founders, John A. Kimberly and Charles B. Clark. KimberlyClark has 57,000 employees and $19.7 billion in net sales, and 1.3 billion people use its products every day.

The company’s vision is “Lead the world in essentials for a better life.” It has four core values: authentic, accountable, innovative and caring. Using these traits they are capable of developing world-renowned brands such as Kleenex, Huggies, Kotex, Depends and Scott.

With its global brands holding the No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in more than 80 countries, Kimberly-Clark is focused on innovation, continuous improvement and building talent. They believe in being responsible stewards of the environment worldwide.

Kalmon showed the interns how Kimberly-Clark employees are able to videoconference worldwide.

Following the presentation, everyone was given a gift bag filled with Kimberly-Clark products.

After leaving, the interns headed to Market Square, where we were treated to ice cream.

Earlier in the day, our first stop was the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center to donate pennies so that underclothes could be purchased for the center.

Participating in the Shopper-News internship this summer has been an experience we will never forget. This summer we visited the jail, got up close and personal with the giraffes at the zoo, watched a live taping on WBIR’s “Live at Five at Four” and walked on the field at Neyland Stadium.

Thanks to everyone involved for making it a summer to remember.

Kimberly-Clark regional data steward Greg Kalmon discusses the workings at the shared service center in downtown Knoxville with the Shopper-News interns. Photo by Owen Sanders

A display inside Kimberly-Clark shows several feature products of the company.

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Spending pennies with a purpose Shopper-News interns Dalton Mullins, Tyler Alexis Beard, Caroline Longmire, Madison Noe, Leo Coppock-Seal and Owen Sanders help fill Richard Bean’s hat with pennies to help the youth detention facility purchase underclothes.

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Interns wrap up summer program

By Tia Kalmon Throughout this summer our 13 interns have been able to travel to nine different businesses around Knoxville to get a feel for reporting first-hand.

Each intern has a unique personality that made this internship all the more exciting. From the first week to the last, each student blossomed throughout the experience. They learned to research beforehand, look for a “money quote,” ask questions, shoot pictures and take good notes. They even had the opportunity to publish their work.

These interns have started to make connections and expand their horizons that will hopefully take them far beyond this summer.

We ‘Depend’ on Kimberly-Clark

By Madeline Lonas Have you ever actually thought how much effort goes into making the toilet paper that you use every day? Most people don’t, unlike the people at Kimberly-Clark.

The company employs 57,000 plus workers worldwide. Its world headquarters is located in Dallas and its administrative headquarters is located right here in Knoxville.

While visiting last week, we played a trivia game where each winner received a box of Kleenex and enjoyed a few bites of chocolate.

Something that caught my eye during the slide show was the company’s vision: “Lead the world in essentials for a better life.” Following the discussion on the company, all of the girls headed into another room to have a video meeting. The room had two flat-screen TVs on the wall; one to see ourselves, the other one was used to see the other room.

A microphone was hanging down from the ceiling and they had a camera that could be moved around on the wall. In the center of the room was a square table with comfortable office chairs around it.

Next, we headed up to where the employees work. I call it the Cubic Room, because it is full of cubic office spaces. This was a peaceful place, calm and laid back. We then headed to the area where lunch was eaten. Greg Kalmon said that they don’t have a deli or buffet because they’re only a block from Market Square.

Our final destination at Kimberly-Clark was the area in which printing and mailing are handled. They have a machine that could make checks, but someone said that they have to be careful with this machine to make sure that no one breaks into it and makes their own checks.

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Kimberly-Clark staff members handed out goodie bags to the interns during their final adventure of the summer. Interns pictured are Tyler Alexis Beard, Elizabeth Longmire, Caroline Longmire, Madeline Noe, Madison Lonas, Dalton Mullins, Owen Sanders, Leo Coppock-Seal and Jacob Mullins. Photo by Ruth White

Shopper-News interns Caroline Longmire, Madison Noe, Greg Kalmon, Tia Kalmon, Elizabeth Longmire, Tyler Alexis Beard and Madeline Lonas experience videoconferencing at Kimberly-Clark. Photo by Ruth White

Being there is why I’m here.

‘Money quotes’ from Kimberly-Clark:

■ Elizabeth Longmire: “Everyday 1.3 billion people use Kimberly-Clark products.”

– Greg Kalmon ■ Caroline Longmire: “Our initiatives for 2011 are innovation, improvement and building talent.” – Brent Russ ■ Tyler Alexis Beard: “Kimberly-Clark’s vision is to lead the world in essentials for a better life. – Greg Kalmon

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Selvidge to speak at KFL Christi Selvidge will be the guest speaker for the Knoxville Fellowship Luncheon at noon Tuesday, Aug. 2. The KFL is a Selvidge group of Christian men and women who meet weekly at the Golden Corral in Powell.

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Catholic Charities seeks online boost Catholic Charities’ Interfaith Senior Services has been selected as a finalist in Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good contest, and East Tennesseans can help the charity win a brand new Toyota by voting Aug. 14 on Facebook.

The Rev. Ragan Schriver, director, said people can vote only once and only on Aug. 14, but those who register at www.ccetn.org/ will get a reminder. “Just a minute of your time will mean a lot for so many seniors,” he said. The vehicle will replace a 1995 model that’s showing its age. It is used to transport clients to medical appointments and other essential errands when they can no longer drive.

Campers at the Open Doors Tennessee Social Skills camp at Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church play with the parachute. Photo by Greg Householder

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The focus of the camp was on teaching social skills.

On Monday, the campers learned about greetings. On Tuesday, the subject matter was emotions – what makes a good sport and

By Greg Householder Last week, 46 campers what makes a bad sport. On gathered at Beaver Creek Wednesday and Thursday, Cumberland Presbyterian the campers learned about Church for the Open Doors conversations. On Friday, Tennessee Social Skills the camp culminated with camp for autistic children. carnival day and a review of Each autistic camper was the week’s activities.

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will sing at the 10:30 a.m. service. Lunch will be served afterwards. Info: 688-7990.

Rec programs ■ Glenwood Baptist Church is hosting a family festival 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at the church grounds, 7212 Central Ave. Pike. The event will include rides, games, face painting and balloon gifts, food, ice cream and soft drinks.

The event is free but families are encouraged to bring one nonperishable food item as a donation to help feed the hungry. Info: 938-2611 or www. glenwoodpowell.com.

and practiced their skills through physical activities, group activities and music.

Open Doors Tennessee runs a high school and middle school age camp in June.

The organization owns seven acres in the Claxton community and the dream is to develop a permanent group camp.

■ New Covenant Fellowship For more information Church, 6828 Central Ave. about Open Doors TennesPike, will hold Pilates class led by a certified personal trainer see, visit the group’s website 5:45 p.m. each Monday for $5 at www.opendoorstn.com. a class. Info: 689-7001.

■ Knoxville Christian Arts Ministries will hold auditions for dancers and actors for “Maggie’s Story” on Saturday, Aug. 6, in the choir room of Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church, 9132 Kingston Pike.

Also needed are choral singers, instrumentalists and handbell ringers. Info and appointments: email jilllagerberg@cspc.net.

Community services ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, takes orders for Angel Food Ministries by phone or in person the Saturday before each distribution.

The distribution of the food is usually the third Saturday of each month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Info: 228-9299 or the church office, 690-0160.

■ Beaver Ridge UMC Food Pantry hands out food to local families in need 1-2 p.m.

Mondays and 7-8 p.m. every first Monday. Donations and volunteers are welcome.

Info: 690-1060 or www. beaverridgeumc.com.

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

■ Fairview Baptist Church, 7424 Fairview Road, Corryton, will have the annual children’s clothing distribution day Saturday, Aug. 6. Those with children of all ages, birth through 12th grade, in need of clothing, shoes and school supplies are encouraged to attend. The distribution is first come, first served. Registration is 9-10 a.m.

■ New Hope Baptist Church is introducing a new food pantry.

Food will be distributed to local families in need 6-8 p.m. every third Thursday. Info: 688-5330.

Fundraisers ■ Beaver Ridge UMC will host a Mothers of Multiples Fall and Winter Consignment Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20. Clothes, furniture, toys and more. Cash payments only.

■ Bookwalter UMC , 4218 Central Ave. Pike, is looking for vendors for its fall festival to be held Oct. 1. Info: 584-2995.

■ Branville Baptist Church, 7716 Millertown Pike, will have a garage sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12-13. All proceeds benefit the youth department.

■ Cornerstone Baptist Church, 2500 Mynatt Road, will host a rummage sale Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5-6.

All proceeds will help with church projects.

■ Mount Harmony Baptist Church, 819 Raccoon Valley Road, will have a rummage

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■ Norris Religious Fellowship, 23 Dogwood Road, Norris, will have a clothing, linen and fabric sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12-13. Proceeds from the sale will go toward the charitable mission of the NRF women’s fellowship.

■ North Acres Baptist Church Happy Travelers will see “Unto These Hills” on Thursday, Aug. 11. Cost is $58 and includes transportation, dinner and admission. Info: Derrell Frye, 938-8884.

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■ Knoxville Day Women’s Aglow Lighthouse will hold an outreach meeting 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at New Covenant Fellowship Church, 6828 Central Ave. Pike. Dawn McGinnis, co-pastor of Park West Church of God, will speak. Info: Diane Shelby, 687-3687.

■ Son-Light Baptist Church, 6494 Son-Light Way, will hold homecoming Sunday, Aug. 7.

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■ Shepherd of the Hills Baptist Church, 400 E. Beaver Creek Drive, will host the Beth Moore “Living Proof

■ Rutherford Memorial UMC , 7815 Corryton Road, will have its annual rummage sale 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 11-12.

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Admission is free but seating is limited and participants must register by calling 4844066 or emailing events@ sothbchurch.org. Include name, address, phone number and the number in your party.

Workshops and classes ■ Smithwood Baptist Church will have basic computer class 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday and Thursday, Aug. 9 and 11, and Tuesday and Thursday, Aug. 16 and 18. The class will cover an introduction to Windows 7 and how to edit text, create and arrange files and folders, and use the paint program. Cost is $20. Info: Shirley or Earl Walker, 6879429 or email ewwalker@ bellsouth.net.

Youth programs ■ Bells Campground Baptist Church, 7618 Bells Campground Road, will give away free school supplies while they last beginning 10 a.m.

Saturday, Aug. 6. Info: 9476254.

■ Bells Campground Baptist Church, will have registration for AWANA 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17.

■ Faith UMC , 1120 Dry Gap Pike, “Wolfpack” youth group meets 6 p.m. each Wednesday and Sunday. Everyone in grades 6-12 is invited. Info: www.faithseekers.org or 688-1000.

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Hyams: Don’t charge students for UT football tickets

By Jake Mabe Jimmy Hyams thinks the University of Tennessee made a big blunder when it began charging students admission to home football games.

“It’s leaving pockets of empty seats,” Hyams told the North Knox Rotary Club at Litton’s last week. “If students are not impassioned about going to football games, when they graduate and get jobs and start making money, are they going to be boosters?

“I wouldn’t charge the students anything and would do everything I can to get them in the stadium.”

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improved but sees problems with the lack of depth on the defensive line.

He says he’s heard that interim athletic director Joan Cronan is going to be vacationing this month with UT booster Jim Haslam and his family.

“Don’t be surprised if they name Joan to that (interim) position for a year or so,” Hyams says, while the university continues to look for an athletic director.

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He likes Southern Methodist University athletic diJimmy Hyams Photo by Jake Mabe rector Steve Orsini for the how you win half of a game, down to the wire like UAB position. After Orsini’s hire, but Hyams says that’s about did, probably Cincinnati.”

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Hyams predicts Tennessee the first time since receiving “I’ve got them at about six will beat Vanderbilt and Ken- the so-called “death penalty.” or seven wins. I think they’ll tucky and might have a shot to “If he can do that at SMU, win all of their nonconfer- upset Florida in Gainesville. just think what he could do ence games but one will go He says the offense should be at Tennessee.”

‘Anne Wilson: Local Industry’ The Knoxville Museum of Art will present “Anne Wilson: Local Industry” through Sunday, Aug. 7. This is the first public exhibition of the Local Industry Cloth, produced in 2010 by 2,100 volunteers alongside 79 experienced weavers at the Knoxville Museum of Art. The cloth, 75 feet 9 inches long, was created over the course of three months during the artist’s project “Local Industry”, part of the exhibition “Anne Wilson: Wind/Rewind/Weave”. Info: www. knoxart.org.

gations, New Work” through Sunday, Sept. 4. Chun is known internationally for the sculptural forms featured in this exhibit. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission and parking are free. Info: Angela Thomas, 934-2034 or visit www.knoxart.org.

The Knoxville Museum of Art will present “Kwang-Young Chun: Aggre-

■ Dr. John Stier is the new assistant dean of the UT College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. He comes from the University of Wisconsin and earned a doctorate in crop and soil sciences John Stier from Michigan State University and a master’s in plant pathology from Ohio State University.

The Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Norris has DVDs for sale featuring a pottery demonstration by internationally known potter Charles Counts.

Cost is $10. Info: 494-9854.

Hot Summer Nights Blount County Public Library will start its 10th season of the Hot Summer Nights concert series 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4 with the group Six Mile Express in the Reading Rotunda of the library.

Info: www.blountlibrary.org.

The Art Market Gallery on Gay Street will be jurying artists for membership Sunday, Aug. 21. Prospective members should deliver four pieces

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■ A dual degree in pharmacy and business was approved in June by the UT Board of Trustees. The five-year program consists of 172 hours of coursework in which the PharmD degree from UT Health Science Center is awarded first and

■ Sen. Bob Corker will speak at the Knoxville Economics Forum at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8, at Club LeConte downtown. Cost is $20. Register at www.

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Russell Biven Clayfest tourney This year’s Russell Biven Summer Clayfest Tournament will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12-13 at Chilhowee Sportsman’s Club in Maryville. There will be two flights on Friday and two on Saturday. Flight times are 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The cost for a five-person team is $650 and includes lunch provided by Dead End BBQ, a goody bag and use of a golf cart. In addition to awards for top scores, there will be a five-stand and long-bird contest, door prizes and other activities.

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By Greg Householder Plans are being finalized for the much-awaited art show coming to the Powell Playhouse. Local artists, some new, others well-known, will present their works from 2-5 p.m. at the Jubilee Banquet Facility, located just off Callahan Road, on Sunday, Aug. 14.

The Playhouse has announced that Bill Lett, Danny Simmers, Phil Savage, Lisa Robertson Cooper, Jean Weeden, Grace Ott, Shari Harris, J.W. Roberts, Nancy Anderson, Jonathan Staggs, Lillian Williams, Jamie and Michael Speed and Marsha Sneed have entered the show thus far.

Deadline for entering is Aug. 1. For info, contact Nita Buell Black at 947-7427 or Jo Ann Cooper at 922-1935.

The Lake Terrace Trio is among various musicians who will perform during the show.

Tickets are $5 and may be purchased by calling Mona Napier at 947-7428.

Jubilee will provide desserts and coffee or tea for an additional $4.

Tennessee Valley Unitarian Unversalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike, will host an exhibit of works by artists Carl Gombert and Ricky Beene through September.

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Thursday and Friday, Aug. 4-5, at Willow Creek. Info: 898-2035. â&#x2013; Baseball tournament , Friday through Sunday, Aug. 5-7. Open to everyone, Tee ball and 6U coach pitch and 8U-14U, Halls Community Park. Info: 992-5504 or email hcpsports@msn.com. â&#x2013; Baseball tournament , Friday through Sunday, Aug. 12-14. Open to everyone, Tee ball and 6U coach pitch and 8U-14U, Halls Community Park. Info: 992-5504 or email hcpsports@msn.com. â&#x2013; Powell High School golf team golf tournament, shotgun start at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 20, Beverly Park Golf Course.

Scramble format. Entry free, $25 per person, $25 hole sponsors. Info: Gina Spradlen, 705-7649. â&#x2013; Baseball team needs players, Knox Silver Sox 9-year-olds for fall and spring 2012. Competitive USSSA level. Info: 3631483 or email silversoxbaseball@gmail.com.

Panther picnic set for 6th graders Powell Middle School will host the 6th grade Panther picnic for students and their parents 5-7 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 11. This is an opportunity to meet teachers, tour the building and enjoy hot dogs with friends.

Friday, Aug. 12, will be a half day for 6th grade students. The day will begin with an optional parent meeting 8:30 a.m. in the gym. Bus transportation and a light snack will be provided.

The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 15, and is a half day for students. Open house for 7th and 8th grade students will be 6-8 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 18.

Museum at Bethel Cemetery Mabry-Hazen House will take part in the grand opening of the Bethel Cemetery Civil War Museum 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. Everyone is invited.

Local historian Bob Booker will speak about Cal Johnson, who re-interred soldiers killed at the Battle of Fort Sanders.

Dr. Joan Markel of the Frank H. McClung Museum will talk about the

when he wants it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Daniel, seeing a movie in the big movie theatre is a special treat. We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just run Life with 3-year-old Danback in and see it,â&#x20AC;? I said. iel is full of cute, fun, frusThen, I remembered that trating or funny incidents. at his age Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d already seen Most of them make good Faâ&#x20AC;&#x153;E.T.â&#x20AC;? three times in the thecebook posts or Tweets, and Shannon atre. Of course, that was back by themselves they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t when a movie ticket cost $2.

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Today, a Sunday matinee for But I just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t resist the the three of us, plus a popurge to share these tidbits corn and a soda set us back with you. So here they are, $34 and change. compiled for your pleasure. â&#x2013; One of Danielâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite â&#x2013; I was dropping Daniel over a tree branch and strode things is to play superheroes off at his grandparentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; house into court, his spurs jingling with hooded towels. Every for a day on the farm, and I all the way. night after his bath, Daniel asked Gran (Danielâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name â&#x2013; Zac and I took Daniel runs to me with a hooded for my mother) where Bear to see his first movie theatre towel hanging from his head, (ditto for my dad) was. movie, a matinee of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cars 2.â&#x20AC;? hands me a towel and says, Daniel piped up, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The little guy had a big time, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Want to play superheroes to playing with the horsies!â&#x20AC;? ate half the bag of popcorn be- the rescue, Mommy?â&#x20AC;?

How can I say no? â&#x20AC;&#x153;No, honey,â&#x20AC;? Gran said. fore the previews were done â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gone uptown to play and spent most of the movie Playing superheroes conlawyer.â&#x20AC;? sists of standing with one standing, draped over the vaâ&#x20AC;&#x153;And he rode the horsies cant seats in front of us. On hand in the air, saying â&#x20AC;&#x153;To up there,â&#x20AC;? Daniel added. the way out, Daniel declared the kitchen!â&#x20AC;? or other locaSo now I wonder if Dan- that he wanted to see it again. tion and running, capes flapiel thinks Bear rode up to Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard for me to remember ping, to that location.

Once, while playing superthe City County Building on that, thanks to Netflix, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s horseback, slung his reins used to seeing what he wants heroes we came upon Dan-

Siege of Knoxville and Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett will cut the ribbon to the museum.

Bethel Cemetery is the final resting place for more than 1,600 Confederate soldiers and still has the caretakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cottage from 1886.

Buses will shuttle visitors from Mabry-Hazen House to Bethel Cemetery starting at 9 a.m.. Opening ceremonies will begin at 10 a.m. Info: 522-8661 or visit www.mabryhazen.com.

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Lightning strikes The Knoxville White Lightning travel softball team has won the championship at the SEAA World Series Tournament in Pigeon Forge.

Out of 75 games in the season, the team only lost 16. Pictured are: (front) Chloe Caldwell, Caroline Barham, Caitlyn Dixon, Cayden Baker, Lilly Holston, Aspen Calloway; (middle row) Hayden Dye, Cassie Norris, Evie Depetro, Abbey Hodge, Kendall Pitts, Cailin Weaver, Sydney Feistner; (back) head coach Troy Calloway, assistant coach Brad Dye and assistant coach Glenn Holston. Photo submitted

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s League to host â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;stuff a bagâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; The Halls Crossroads Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s League will sponsor a â&#x20AC;&#x153;stuff a bagâ&#x20AC;? event 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 6, at The Closet located at the corner of Maynardville Highway and Cunningham Road.

Due to generosity from the community, The Closet has an abundance of adult clothing. Community members are welcome to stop by and stuff a bag with needed clothing items.

Cash donations are currently being accept to help purchase school supplies for students.

Additional parking is available by the building.

The Closet is a nonprofit organization. Info: 922-2982.

ielâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dad, Zac, reclining on the bed, exhausted from his day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Daniel, I think Papa needs rescuing,â&#x20AC;? I said.

Daniel grabbed Papaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand and pulled back with all his might. Papa, playing along, sat up as Daniel pulled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh my, Superhero Daniel, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re strong,â&#x20AC;? I said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yeah, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a big boy,â&#x20AC;? he replied. â&#x2013; He is a big boy. At his last doctor visit, he was still in the 90th percentile for weight and the 80th percentile for height. The doctor called him â&#x20AC;&#x153;solid.â&#x20AC;? Every once in awhile, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m reminded of a St. Bernard puppy when looking at Danielâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hands and feet. They look like theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re waiting for him to grow into them.

Life with Daniel is never boring. I just hope he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t grow out of hugging his mommy as fast as heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growing into those feet.

Ijams Nature Center Programs All programs are held at Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave., unless otherwise noted. â&#x2013; Open House: Show and Tell Saturdays, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Admission is free, donations are welcomed. â&#x2013; Public Program: Recycled Art Workshop, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 6. Make art of everyday items. Cost is $25 members, $35 nonmembers. RSVP at 577-4717, ext. 110.

â&#x2013; Family Day Camp: Birds of a Feather, 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Aug. 11. Hands-on activities both indoors and out. RSVP by calling Jennifer Roder, 577-4717, ext.

130, or email jroder@ijams.org. â&#x2013; Family Day Camp: Dig and Dine, 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. Family gardening and cooking with Ijamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; edible landscape. RSVP by calling Jennifer Roder, 577-4717, ext. 130, or email jroder@ijams.org. â&#x2013; Walk About: Singles Walk at Seven Islands, 10 a.m. Satur-

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RSVP at 577-4717, ext. 110.

Tech help at the library A computer workshop will be held at Lawson McGhee Library 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29. The public is invited to come with questions about computers, iPods, etc. Info: 215-8723.

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Update on career/technical programs Middle Tennessee State University agriculture education professor Dr. Cliff Ricketts, state Rep. Harry Brooks, state Sen. Jim Tracy and agriculture education instructor Mike Blankenship attend the update on dual credit opportunities for career and technical programs. Brooks and Tracy currently serve on the Legislature’s Education Committee and delivered information to teachers during a session of the workshops. Photo submitted

Homeownership workshop by KAUL

Mical Jackson opens an account at the Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union with help from Kristel Pratt. Photo by Ruth White

Child & Family works for youth Child & Family Tennessee has partnered with several organizations to bring resources for teens.

Collectively called Project NOW (Navigating Opportunities that Work), the opportunities will help youth and young adults, ages 14-24 who have been in foster care for at least one day after age 14-24, to start saving for their future.

Through Project NOW the youth will be given an IDA account. Each year, Project NOW will match up to $1,000 in specific expense categories including housing, medical, vehicle, investments and microenterprise. In addition, the youth will receive a personal checking account with $25 deposited.

Partnering with CFT for Project NOW are the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative’s Opportunity Passport, DCS and the Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union.

The Knoxville Area Urban League will host a homeownership workshop 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Cost is $20 for a take-home workbook.

Info: 524-5511 or visit www.thekaul.org.

Knoxville Marathon registration underway Registration for the 2012 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon is open. Now in its eighth year, the event will be held April 1, 2012.

It is actually five running events and includes the 26.2-mile marathon, 13.1-mile half marathon, four-person marathon relay, 5K run and kids fun run. Info: www. knoxvillemarathon.com or 684-4294.

Emerson Breeding holds a check to cue John Jones, Food City executive vice president of operations, to the amount the company raised for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

During the “sneaker” sales program, 46 stores raised a total $53,222.10 for JDRF. Photo by N. Lester

Bills to chair THDA Gov. Bill Haslam has named Brian Bills of Maryville to chair the Tennessee Housing Development Agency, effective July 1. With more than 17 years’ exBrian Bills perience in management and business, Bills most recently served as regional line of business manager and senior vice president for SunTrust Mortgage in Knoxville.

He is a Michigan native who has made his home in Tennessee since 1979. Bills holds a bachelor’s degree in management from Maryville College.

Wine tasting to benefit MS group Liz-Beth & Co. will host a wine tasting event, Raise Your Glass to a World Free of MS, on Thursday, Aug. 11, at the gallery on Park West Boulevard. Proceeds from a silent auction and a percentage of all sales at the gallery during the event will benefit the East Tennessee Mid South Chapter

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UT sets tech event The 2011 Innovation Valley Technology and Resource Showcase will be held from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, in the James A. Haslam Business Building at UT. The showcase will be hosted by the Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in UT’s College of Business Administration and will feature representatives from UT, the Oak Ridge National Lab and the Y-12 National Security Complex. To learn more and to register, visit www.knoxville oakridge.com/technologyresource-showcase/.

Pellissippi grad wins accounting honor Michelle Sauls, a May graduate of Pellissippi State Community College, has won the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants 20th annual Student Manuscript Competition.

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Y-12 gives tech scholarship for $2,500 B&W Y-12 has sponsored a $2,500 Tennessee Valley Technology Council scholarship to support a local student “passionate about technology.” This year’s winner is Elijah Harris, a graduate of South-Doyle High School who will be entering UT’s College of Agriculture to major in biosystems engineering.

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4216 North Broadway Knoxville, Tennessee

275

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11501 Hardin Valley Road 162 Knoxville, Tennessee

640

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640

Karns

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75

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640

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5801 Western Ave. 9 25W Knoxville, Tennessee

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640

677

131

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Mascot

1

687

95

JEFFERSO

331

441

61

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331

5941 Kingston Pike (Bearden Ctr.) Knoxville, Tennessee

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284 Morrell Road Knoxville, Tennessee

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441

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