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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
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Giving thanks Eagle project Luke Heidel raises the American flag after Robbie Farmer led efforts to rebuild the flagpole at Powell Masonic Lodge.
The Jett family got an early jump on Thanksgiving last Thursday at the Heiskell Community Center’s community Thanksgiving meal and service. Enjoying dinner are: Jason, Cindy, Zoe and Gage Jett. The community was served a traditional Thanksgiving dinner of turkey, ham, dressing, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, corn and rolls. Pastor Phillip Poe of the Bishopville Baptist Church conducted the service. Photo by Greg Householder
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Tucker attack Former school board chair finds politics fun. See page A-4
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Reunion of the blue and gray One hundred years after the war’s end a reunion is held in Knoxville. See page A-6
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CEO: Patient care top priority at Tennova North By Jake Mabe Rob Followell says his philosophy, whether in raising his kids or serving as a hospital administrator, is to be fair, firm and consistent. Followell told the Halls Business and Professional Association at its meeting at Beaver Brook Country Club last Tuesday that taking care of patients will be the top priority at Tennova’s North Knoxville Medical Center (formerly Mercy North) on Emory Road, where he is chief executive officer. “And to do that, your first focus is taking care of your employees. If you have happy employees, then you have happy physicians and if you have that, taking care of patients is going to be a piece of cake.” Followell says the focus on the spiritual care of a patient established at St.
Mary’s/Mercy will continue at Tennova. “That part of the healing will always be there.” Responding to a question, he says that the nuns whom patients were used to seeing at Mercy hospitals “are still with us. We have Mass on Fridays and they will continue to be a part of us.” He said the “only difference” between a nonprofit and for-profit hospital “is going to be (that we’ll be) paying taxes. Prices will be driven by competition and those who can’t pay for health care will not be taken advantage of.” Followell says one “change” will be that Tennova will have access to capital, being part of a larger system (Health Management Associates). He says the facility will have $10 million to spend “right
from the facility’s administrative staff, hospital staff, physicians and “from what I hear from the public.” The strategic plan is scheduled to be released by the end of the year. He said early plans for North Knoxville Medical Center will be to upgrade equipment, boost orthopedics and “to continue to recruit excellent physicians.” “And the No. 1 (goal) is patient care at the bedside,” as well as offering support for families. “I really believe that this Rob Followell, chief executive officer of Tennova’s North Knox- (north) campus will be the ville Medical Center (formerly Mercy North), speaks to the Halls high growth campus in the B&P at Beaver Brook last Tuesday. Photo by Jake Mabe future.” Health Management Asoff the bat,” the specifics of ucah, Ky., Followell moved sociates, based in Naples, which will be released in the here from West Virginia. Fla., owns 66 hospitals next few weeks, but will be He said at the meeting he’s primarily in the Southeast deploy(ed) to provide ser- been on the job for five and Southwest, including vices we haven’t been able weeks and is in the process six hospitals in East Tento offer.” of helping develop a stra- nessee under the Tennova Originally from Pad- tegic plan based on input brand.
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Turkeys give thanks for vegetarians! By Theresa Edwards Tradition says you eat turkey on Thanksgiving. But 99 out of 100 turkeys we surveyed disagree and (no surprise) so do vegetarians. Vegetarians can still celebrate Thanksgiving, of course. And if you’re not into tofu turkey, there’s a variety of tasty vegetarian dishes that can stand in for the gobbler. Many Knoxville restaurants offer vegetarian foods. The eggplant parmesan served up at Bravo! in the Bearden Hill area and at Johnny Carino’s on Lovell Road is a delicious entrée and a favorite of the meatless crowd.
Touch of Love Catering offers custom menus and catering for vegans, vegetarians and those on gluten-free diets. Owner Rachel Raegen says, “My favorite Thanksgiving entrée is stuffed acorn squash with cranberry glaze.” She prepares vegan desserts and can cater holiday meals “from traditional to the unexpected.” If you want to cook your own vegetarian meal, the turkeys and cows recommend vegetarian lasagna. Prepare it as you would traditional lasagna, substituting a couple of diced zucchinis and 8-10 ounces of sliced mushrooms for meat. You could also consider using DeBoles organic
Jerusalem artichoke flour lasagna noodles. Still, most of us will gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving for more than ample helpings of turkey, dressing, gravy, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie followed by a little football on TV. And when Uncle Al falls asleep in the easy chair and snores through the first half, don’t give him a hard time. After all, that’s a tradition, too. Happy Thanksgiving! What, me worry? This turkey at the Ben Atchley Veteran’s Home says bring on Thanksgiving. Photo by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com
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A-2 • NOVEMBER 21, 2011 • POWELL SHOPPER-NEWS
Vaya con Dios, Marching Panthers Wishing you safe travels to Hawaii Well, it has finally got here. The long-awaited, much fundraised trip to Hawaii for the Powell High School Marching Panther Band is finally here. The Marching Panthers zoomed out yesterday for paradise. They are scheduled to come home Sunday, Nov. 27. The band was the only school in Tennessee asked to participate in the Waikiki Holiday Parade which this year will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. I think I first heard about it almost two years ago at the graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2009 at Thompson-Boling Arena when I bumped into my pals Lonnie and Stacey Berry. Lonnie and Stacey and all of the band boosters and parents have worked tirelessly over the last almost two years raising money for a trip that was estimated to cost about $2,000 per band member. So Godspeed and safe travels, Marching Panthers. â–
Powell Idol is tonight!
If you missed it last year you have the chance to make up for it tonight. At 7 p.m., the Powell Idol
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contest will take place in the Powell High School auditorium. If this year’s contest is anything like last year’s, there will be a lot of talent on stage. So come on out and watch – there’s nothing worth watching on TV and if you’re like me you’ve been boycotting Monday Night Football since they got rid of Hank. â–
Craft show and parade are Dec. 3
The Powell Lions are putting the finishing touches on their community craft show and parade on Dec. 3. The community craft show will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Powell High School. Vendor space is filling up fast but there are still spaces available. The Lions will be doing Kids Sight and adult vision screenings from 9-11 a.m. There is no cost for the screenings.
Frontier Communications will be sponsoring pictures with Santa Claus from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is no cost to attend the craft fair but the Lions are asking for a nonperishable food donation that will go to a local food pantry or used eyeglass donations that will be recycled to give the gift of sight to someone who might otherwise not be able to afford them. The Christmas Parade will step off at 5 p.m. from the Powell Place parking lot (shopping center where Food City is located at Emory Road and Clinton Highway). Info on either the craft show or the parade: Diane Wilkerson, 640-1053. â–
PBPA banquet is Dec. 9
The Powell Business and Professional Association will hold its Man, Woman and Businessperson of the Year banquet 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at the Jubilee Banquet Facility. Radio and television personality Hallerin Hilton Hill will speak. Tickets are $50 and may be purchased from Denise Girard at First Century Bank in Powell. You can reach Denise at 947-5465. â–
Powell Playhouse Gospel Music night is Dec. 9
Nope, the headline is not a typo. The Powell Playhouse will be sponsoring an evening of gospel music on Friday, Dec. 9, beginning at 7:30 at the Jubilee Banquet Facility. Groups featured are Barry Rowland and Deliverance, the Beelers and the quartet New Heights.
Aspiring actors need to save Dec. 29 and 30, as these are the audition dates for the playhouse’s upcoming production of “Steel Magnolias.� The play will be presented Feb. 23-26 and will be a dinner theater format so advanced ticket sales are a must. Rehearsals will begin Jan. 2.
pany gets a free membership in the club and the company’s logo on the Lions’ website and on all promotional and fundraising materials. For $150 the company gets a sponsorship only (no membership) and logo on the website and such. For $100 a company may be a “silent partner� with the Lions. If ■AFSPA Christmas sale you think you might be interested in helping sponsor the Lions, call is Dec. 10 Clare Crawford at 607-1898. Looking for something differThink about it. The Lions do such ent to give this year for Christgreat stuff for our community. mas? Why not T-shirts, sweatshirts or other memorabilia from the Powell Airplane? The Airplane Filling Station Preservation Association will be having a Christmas sale at the ■Halls Christmas Toy Drive is airplane from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. underway. If you need assisSaturday, Dec. 10. It’s a great tance with toys this Christmas, time to stop by and look at the go to Cross Roads Presbyterian progress the group has made on Church, 4329 E. Emory Road. the iconic building. Applications are in a red box
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at the top of the stairs. Fill one out and slide it under the door at the end of the overhang. To sponsor a child, call Jeanie at 922-3137. Toy collection boxes are at Halls Commercial Bank and Halls Senior Center.
Knox North Lions collecting coats
The Knox North Lions Club recently adopted Whittle Springs Middle School and is collecting coats and school supplies for the kids there. These kids are middle school aged, but the Lions need adult sizes. I’ve been over at Whittle Springs – they’ve got some big kids there. If you want to help, you can drop off coats and supplies at First Century Bank, 600 E. Emory Road. The Lions are also adopting a novel fundraising method. Instead of just relying on traditional fundraising events, the club is seeking corporate sponsors. For a $250 annual sponsorship, a com-
■District 6 Democrats will meet 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, at the home of Clay Mulford, 1104 Durham Road. A potluck dinner will be served. Meat and beverages will be provided. Info: Clay, 257-6744, or Janice, 560-0202. ■Powell Lions Club meets 7 p.m. each first and third Thursday at 7142 Old Clinton Pike. ■Scott’s Free Community Recycling Center at 6529 Clinton Highway will recycle computers, TVs, electronics, cardboard, metal, paper and clothes for free. Info: 307-0659.
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Ministry Center thanks volunteers
Left, Gene Farmer and Luke Heidel hoist the flag up the Powell Masonic Lodge flagpole during the dedication ceremony on Nov. 11.
By Joe Rector The Volunteer Ministry Center gave a special thanks to 170 contributors on Nov. 15 at Cherokee Country Club. The event was dubbed “An Evening to Smile� as the VMC and its supporters celebrated the organization’s successes over the past year. “VMC would never be able to put on such a night, even though we would like to. This wonderful event was made possible by an anonymous donor who wanted all who have worked so hard to enjoy fellowship and receive a report on activities,� said chief executive officer Ginny Weatherstone. Guests met for an hour of fellowship before dinner was served. Don Sproles stepped in as master of ceremonies after Knoxville Police Department Chief David Rausch was called away on an emergency. A video made possible by St. James Episcopal Church introduced several VMC clients. Sproles said 4,800 people had been served by the Bush Family Refuge, and the dental clinic offered services by volunteers to 700 persons. Minvilla Manor opened a year ago and will reach full occupancy by the end of 2011. Since 2007, VMC has placed more than 400 people in housing, 106 in 2011. An amazing 92 percent have not returned to the streets. Weatherstone said VMC has joined others to “create a web that catches individuals in need.� She thanked volunteers for their efforts and urged them to spread the word. Mayor-elect Madeline Rogero said VMC is “absolutely important to Knoxville. It has helped turn stories of despair into ones of hope. Support for the organization will continue because it’s the right thing to do. VMC should be supported by everyone because it saves tax dollars that would otherwise be spent on that client base.� The group was an eclectic one that covered all areas and interests in Knoxville. Such well-known names as Albers, Dempster and Bush were on name tags, as were less familiar names like Aviles-Kok, Bowman and Patrick. Charlie Daniel and wife Patsy are staunch supporters, and folks wonder if he’ll create a cartoon of the soiree. What all had in common was an abiding commitment to Volunteer Ministry Center and its work with the homeless. Plans are set for the VMC Carry the Torch 2012 event. Held at the Knoxville Convention Center, its guest speaker will be Jeanette Walls, author of “The Glass Castle.� Rogero will serve as the honorary chair. Info: www.vmcinc.org/.
HOLIDAY NOTES ■Regal Celebration of Lights, 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, Krutch Park Extension. Includes lighting the First Tennessee Foundation Christmas Tree, the lights in Krutch Park and “Up on the Rooftops� on roofs of buildings across town. ■Fountain City Christmas Parade sponsored by the Optimist Club of Knoxville is Saturday, Dec. 3. Lineup begins at 9 a.m. in the parking lot in front of CiCi’s Pizza and the parade steps off at 10. Info: Bill Gentry, 523-2796. ■Halls Christmas Parade, steps off from Halls High School at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Registration open. Info: Shannon Carey at 922-4136. ■Holiday Ho-Ho-Hoedown, 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, on Market Square Stage. Sponsored by WDVX. ■Holidays on Ice ribbon cutting, 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, on Market Square. Runs through Jan. 8 (except Christmas Day). ■Knoxville Christmas Parade, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, down Gay Street. Marching bands, floats and more. Sponsored by WIVK and Fowler’s. ■Comcast Christmas at
Chilhowee Park, 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, featuring a forest of lighted trees decorating the lake and nightly driving tours through Jan. 1. ■First Night Knoxville 2012 at Market Square, will begin at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. Features music, dancing, storytelling, children’s activities and more. Info: www.cityofknoxville.org/ Christmas. ■Celebrate the Season, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, Farragut Town Hall. Will include photos with Santa, live music, refreshments, kids’ crafts and more. Admission is free, but a canned good donation is suggested to help Second Harvest. Info: 966-7057. ■Campbell Station Park Holiday Lighting Event, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, 405 N. Campbell Station Road. Will include holiday music by Farragut Intermediate School Chorus and refreshments. ■Children’s Breakfast with Santa, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Norwood UMC, 2110 Merchants Drive. Pancakes will be served. Admission is free. Info: 687-1620. ■“A Smokyland Christmas� musical performance, 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, in the audito-
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Below, Boy Scout Eagle candidate Robbie Farmer presides over the flagpole dedication ceremony at the Powell Masonic Lodge on Nov. 11. Farmer constructed the flagpole for his Eagle Scout project. Photos by Greg Householder
Powell Lodge honors veterans and dedicates a new flagpole By Greg Householder It was the perfect day to dedicate a new flagpole for our national colors – Veterans Day. With a number of veterans on hand, the Powell Masonic Lodge dedicated a new flagpole in front of its building. Boy Scout Robbie Farmer constructed the flagpole for his Eagle project. He presided over the dedication ceremony. Farmer’s dad, Bobby, is a member of Powell Lodge.
rium at Bearden High School. Songs will include “White Christmas,� “Winter Wonderland� and more. Tickets are $12 ($10 seniors, $8 students and groups of 10 or more). Info: Call 470-8622. ■Kiwanis Madisonville Christmas Parade, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, starting on North College Street at the railroad tracks. Grand marshall will be Tennessee Supreme Court Judge Sharon G. Lee, a Madisonville native. Info: 423884-3806 or 423-295-4151.
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A flagpole once existed in front of the building but when the Lodge had some landscaping done, the pole disappeared during the work. Farmer’s project replaced the missing flagpole. Farmer is a member of Troop 530 which meets at West Town Christian Church. The Powell Lodge also used the occasion to recognize not only its members who are veterans, but also those who attended the dedication ceremony.
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With friends like these Few things are more frustrating than being embarrassed by one’s allies. Last week’s County Commission work session illustrated the importance of vetting your spokespersons. The Hillside and Ridge Top Protection Plan served as the backdrop for some curious constitutional cogitating. Plan opponents have previously cited the “takings” clause of the Fifth Amendment which prohibits the government taking private property for public use without “just compensation.” That argument may yet see its day in court, but it was the invoking of the 14th and 15th Amendments to the Constitution by Commissioner Jeff Ownby that pushed the issue to the brink of lunacy. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves. Sally Absher, who serves on the state GOP Executive Committee for Senate District 6, took to the podium to urge that the plan be considered “advisory” only. Absher co-chaired the 2009 Knoxville Tax Day Tea Party. According to her “profile” on the Knox Tea Party website, a few years ago she “started reading conservative books, websites, and watching Fox News.” And now, she adds, talk radio is “all I listen to.” Absher is not an unbiased witness on the subject of government regulation. Absher’s remarks at least possessed the virtue of brevity; the same could not be said for Ownby’s presentation. He began by saying, “It’s not the government’s job to tell someone what they can or cannot do with their land.” Is it necessary to point out that’s precisely what zoning regulations do? But the commissioner was only warming up. “If we pass this (plan), that will be the start and the end of the Constitution,” Ownby said. If you can parse that cryptic sentence you’re a better semanticist than I am. While you’re working on it, let’s move to the punch line. Ownby said real estate and construction folks had “expressed (to him) their great concerns” about the plan. He was personally concerned about “the attack on our Constitution,” specifically the 14th and 15th Amendments. Seriously? Section 1 of the 15th Amendment reads: “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.” Section 2 says Congress can pass laws to protect that right. Like the 13th and 14th Amendments, the 15th is one of the “Reconstruction Amendments” passed following the Civil War. Its relevance to the slope protection plan is a mystery to me. Although Ownby didn’t state as much, citing the 14th Amendment apparently refers to its “due process” clause, which reads “… nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.” But Ownby shot himself in the foot by citing a 1972 Supreme Court decision, Board of Regents v. Roth, which not only ran counter to his own argument, but could be cited by those who say the plan does not violate the due process clause. Emotions run high on both sides of this issue, but here we’ve crossed the boundary between reality and Wonderland.
A-4 • NOVEMBER 21, 2011 • POWELL SHOPPER-NEWS
Lakeshore land is opportunity News that the state will close Lakeshore Mental Health Institute is not a surprise although it marks the end of a chapter for this West Knoxville property which goes back to 1886. This land has been owned by Tennessee taxpayers for 125 years. When the current city park at Lakeshore was established in 1990, I was mayor and consider its creation one of the major accomplishments of my administration. We worked closely with then Gov. Ned McWherter who made certain of full state backing. Lee Thomas, superintendent then and now, was most helpful. Knoxville attorneys Thomas McAdams and Caesar Stair III were strong advocates, along with Jimmy Haslam. At that time Lakeshore was downsizing but not closing. Several buildings had been vacated and the state was considering what to do with the land. It might have been sold to the highest bidder to generate the cash. Fortunately, common sense prevailed and it has remained public with recreation as the primary use. Now the Lakeshore walking
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trail is the most used city greenway and the ball fields are popular. Mental health and recreation side-by-side became good neighbors and a good fit. As this latest transition occurs, park advocates should not forget the needs of those patients served currently at Lakeshore. It is vital that the state not abandon the most seriously ill patients who may not be adequately served by private health care providers. The state has an obligation to offer adequate funding for local in-patient treatment within commuting distance. The development of Lakeshore Park came primarily from individual and corporate donations. It will require substantial funding from private and public sources for the park as it expands to reach its full potential. Mayor-elect Rogero has an incredible opportunity to take the park to its next lev-
mentally ill are safeguarded. This decision can be good for all if handled properly. ■ Deborah Poplin, city law director, has been appointed federal court clerk to replace Pat McNutt who has retired effective Jan. 1, 2012. Poplin was the first woman to be law director and her departure gives Mayor-elect Rogero the opportunity to choose her own lawyer. Prior city law directors include U.S. District Court Judge Tom Varlan, Michael Kelley, Morris Kizer, George W. Morton Jr., Jon Roach and former mayors Robert Crossley and John Duncan. ■ Bud Gilbert, city pension board attorney and former state senator, is back on the job as his law license was reinstated Nov. 17 after being suspended a few weeks ago for not completing mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirements. Gilbert had to take the necessary CLE courses to meet requirements which he has done. Gilbert, who has a reputation as a meticulous attorney, tells me he accepts full responsibility and says he was very embarrassed. Knowing Gilbert as I do, I suspect it will never happen again.
Julia Tucker: secret weapon Around 9 p.m. on Nov. 8, a forest green Mercedes with bumper stickers marked “Burchett” and “Madeline” slid to an abrupt halt in the parking lot outside Madeline Rogero’s election night headquarters at the Foundry. Out jumped Julia Tucker. She had a message to deliver:
Betty Bean “We beat Mose 2-to-1 in Holston Hills!” Mose, of course, would be Mose Lobetti, a notso-friendly Holston Hills neighbor of Tucker’s for many years. Historically, the two have generally been on opposite sides of the political fence and this year’s mayoral race was no exception, with Lobetti supporting Mark Padgett and Tucker supporting Madeline Rogero. Lobetti, whose major
claim to prominence is his connection to the family of the late John J. Duncan Sr., mostly works behind the scenes. This year he laid claim to being a cog in Padgett’s formidable fundraising machine. Tucker, who was the only woman ever to be elected to chair the old city school board, has also been politically active for decades, most recently as a supporter of Tim Burchett, the son of her late political ally Charlie Burchett, with whom she served on the school board. This was one of the few times when she and Lobetti supported the same candidate. Lobetti, 82, is an entrenched political insider whose granddaughter was on Padgett’s campaign staff. Tucker, 80, is a fierce, quirky outsider who was initially supported and later opposed by Cas Walker, who called her “Little Julie Wright” and had known her since she was a kid growing up in Happy Holler. She says,
Julia Tucker Photo by Betty Bean however, that she learned most of what she knows about politics from former County Commissioner Wanda Moody and former City Council member Bernice O’Connor. She has long been active in neighborhood issues and has given large sums of money to causes she supports, like AIDS care and education. Tucker and her family are strong Rogero supporters who worked the polls at Ward 31, Chilhowee Elementary School. Tucker’s grandson, law student Tyler Roy, was a Rogero volunteer, as was his mother, Tucker’s daughter Dr. Judy Roy. They also put in a good
word where they could for Democratic state Senate candidate Gloria Johnson, who was taking on the prohibitive favorite, Republican Becky Duncan Massey for the 6th District seat vacated by Jamie Woodson (Massey supporters say that Lobetti didn’t get active in her race because he was so preoccupied with getting Padgett elected. They don’t seem particularly distraught.) Tucker was right on the money with her assessment of the election day numbers in the mayoral race at Chilhowee: Rogero 415, Padgett 205, which means that Rogero won 66.94 percent to 33.06 percent. Contrary to her election night bravado, Tucker doesn’t really try to claim credit for the Rogero win at Chilhowee, which she chalks up to Rogero’s good reputation and smart campaigning. And one more thing: “People are tired of dirty politics. You can’t hide it anymore. You leave tracks, like mouse droppings.”
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Benefit for Bennie Morrison A benefit show will be held for Bennie Morrison at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, at Holsten Middle School. Morrison recently lost a kidney. He works for the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, and the “K-Town Daddy” Terry Landell, Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones and more are scheduled to make an appearance. Info: 973-8092.
el and to translate her campaign promise of a green city into reality almost immediately. Rogero will have a willing partner in Gov. Bill Haslam, whose home is within one mile of the park, to make a great park become greater as it serves citizens all over the city, county and even the larger East Tennessee community. Many of the existing buildings will need to be removed with the exception of the historic 1886 administration building and the chapel. The park today is managed by a nonprofit corporation called Lakeshore Park pursuant to a management agreement with the city. The city has similar agreements for management of the Zoo and Ijams Nature Center. This park board helped secure new land for the Veterans Cemetery which added 25 acres to the park and relocation of the UT golf practice area which added 15 acres. Members include the city mayor, Haslam, Stair, McAdams, state Rep. Joe Armstrong, Charles Anderson and Margaret Ritchie. There is much to do and much to be positive about as long as the needs of the
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tion is fierce. When Whitehead was the sole speaker at the Karns Republican Club, Ballard, his wife, his chief deputy and a few more staff members attended. Whitehead lives in Fountain City; Ballard is a former commissioner from the Carter community.
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POWELL SHOPPER-NEWS • NOVEMBER 21, 2011 • A-5
Evaluations ‘no big deal’ So, when did we begin starting sentences with “so”?
Sandra Clark
Jim McIntyre started each answer with “so” at last week’s teacher town hall, and his assistant Nakia Towns did too. So, next day I noticed both the NPR interviewer and her guest did it too. Wow. So, who is Nakia Towns, I asked. “She’s one of our Broad Fellows,” said Melissa Copelan. “We have two others, Ginnae Harley (director of Title I, federal programs) and Krista Tibbs (deputy accountability officer). Towns’ title is director of human capital strategy. Honest. So, research on the trusty Internet turned up the Broad Center where Knox County (Boston, Houston and a few other urban systems) have turned for innovative leadership. The Broad Fellows serve two years in a managerial role, reporting to the superintendent. So, how about the meeting? The first big observation was the absence of teachers. Is everyone happy with the new evaluations or have teachers just given up? Hard to know, but if 1,000 teachers had packed the auditorium at Bearden High School their simple presence would have resounded. Likewise, so did the whisper of the 25 who made it. McIntyre showed a video
over the amount of administrative time required for the multiple evaluations. McIntyre said the principals and assistants will “take less time over time.” And besides, “it’s about the most important things our administrators do, making sure that great instruction happens in their school.” The state already has reduced the number of required evaluations from as high as six to as few as two. “Why stress to be a 4 or 5 if being a 3 is acceptable?” asked Sherry Morgan, president of the Knox County Education Association. This is the money question. Teachers performing at expectations won’t be fired in our brave new world of education reform, but they probably won’t get the raises or promotions either. “Stress levels (among teachers) are increasing,” said another teacher, “and I’m not sure your feedback is true.” “So, I am getting candid feedback,” said McIntyre, gesturing around the room where he had been grilled for the better part of two hours.
‘No hope here’ The founding of the Mission of Hope By Sandra Clark
Richard Biggs has applied the inquisit ive mind and research skills of an engineer who worked on the space Nakia Towns talks to teachers program to at the recent town hall. Richard Biggs the story of the founding of the Mission of Hope. in which one teacher said The more he learned, the the new evaluations are deeper he delved into the “no big deal.” Another said, life and motives of founder “You see the (evaluators) as Julie Holland. a resource or mentor. They are not the Wizard of Oz “Her walk with God is behind the curtain.” beautiful and heart-rending,” he wrote in asking Insisting the evaluations for a book review. “There are not a “forced bell curve,” Is No Hope Here” is schedMcIntyre showed a graphic uled for release this week. that formed an almost perAn excerpt is available at fect bell curve with about richardbiggsliterary.com. 40 percent of teachers making a “3” or performing at “The events that led Julie to hear God’s whispers expectations, a bit over 20 are an example of how God percent making a 4 or a 2, nudges us in the direction and the remaining 15 perHe had planned from the cent spread between 1 or 5. beginning,” Biggs writes. “I feel very, very sad” to “And when she stepped out be graded on a bell curve,” on faith to minister to (the said one teacher. “We’re poor of Appalachia), what not the general population. she saw was so shocking she Most of us have master’s ■ The school board’s midmonth workshop is at 5 p.m. wondered if anything could degrees and many have a today (Nov. 21) in the board be done. But she continued doctorate.” room of the Andrew Johnson walking in faith and was “So, I would agree with Building. The board will apsoon joined by others. And you,” said McIntyre, “if it point the management team what they began is now the were a forced bell curve. for collaborative conferencing Mission of Hope, one of the We’re not talking about how (brave new world term for most respected Christian an individual does against negotiations). charitable organizations in the group, but how one ■ Deadline to qualify to run the Southeast.” does against a standard. for school board is noon The big blue barrels are … Any number of teachers Thursday, Dec. 8. Qualifying out across Knox County. can meet this standard and petitions are available now Churches are sending volI believe over time more at the Election Commission. Seats up are now occupied by unteers to the warehouse. teachers will reach a 4 or Executive Director EmCindy Buttry, Indya Kincan5.” mette Thompson is as omnon, Karen Carson and Mike A couple of teachers McMillan. nipresent as Santa. expressed feigned sorrow
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Julie Holland with daughter Caroline, then 6 and now in college. Shopper file photo Donations of new, unwrapped items will be gathered until Dec. 5 at participating Food City, Chick-fil-A, Kmart, Home Federal, Sears, Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union or CVS locations. This is the 16th year for the Christmas campaign. In 1996, The Mission of Hope provided for 150 children. Last year more than 17,000 children and their families were assisted with food, new clothing, hygiene items, new toys and more. Shopper-News was there at the beginning, with a Nov. 18, 1996, story inspired by two Halls women, Marla Coffman and Marsha Helton, owners of M&M Cleaning. “When we saw those clothes (in Julie Holland’s basement) and heard her describe the kids, we just had to help,” said Marla. On their first trip to Kentucky, the women were almost turned away by the teachers at Beech Fork School, “but we told them it was for Bill Williams and they said OK,” said Marsha.
“They feel like they know Bill Williams and they trust him.” Julie Holland was inspired to help by her stepfather, John Boggs, and by a story Bill Williams aired on WBIR-TV. “You are struck by what you don’t see in the children’s eyes,” Williams had said. “You don’t see hope.” Richard Biggs dug, dug, dug into the story of the founding of this amazing charity. “I started wondering why anyone would do that. I met Julie and walked away thinking, ‘This is a much bigger story.’ “I talked to many people, trying to capture (John Boggs’) personality. I thought, ‘Moses has nothing on you!’ “His was an epic walk with God. … And Julie was set apart by God before she was born.” Biggs writes about Julie’s struggle with lupus and her relationship with Boggs. He tells of the old-fashioned prayer meeting that led to her mother’s cure from cancer. He tells of her visits with moonshiners and snake-handlers in the hills of Kentucky And he relates how Julie met Emmette Thompson who literally “fell into” the job with Mission of Hope. Biggs, a Maryville native, now lives in the Northshore area near Pellissippi Parkway. He attends Central Baptist Bearden, where Julie and Doug Holland attended and which provided initial volunteers for the Mission of Hope. If you buy only one book this Christmas, make it this one. Richard Biggs, man of science and man of faith, has one more skill. He spins a great tale.
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Reunion of the Blue and Gray HISTORY AND MYSTERIES | Dr. Jim Tumblin
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generation after the Civil War ended in 1865, reconciliation had become possible and a reunion of the Blue and the Gray was proposed for Knoxville. In March 1890, Capt. A.J. Albers was chosen as chair of the Committee on Committees (Executive Committee) for what would prove to be the largest reunion of Civil War veterans ever held in the South. His 20 committees were responsible for the advertising, railroad transportation, invitations, finance, site, meeting space, entertainment and housing that would be required for the 15,000 to 20,000 veterans that were expected. The city’s 1890 estimated population was 22,000, so its size would almost double during the event. When the finance committee received pledges for $9,600, the housing committee was authorized to purchase a tent that would accommodate the indoor reunion activities. They found one in Milwaukee, originally made for the Barnum Circus. It measured 212 feet by 262 feet, weighed 8 tons, required two railroad cars to transport and would provide seating for 15,000. It was erected on the site of Fort Sanders where many of the Union and Confederate veterans had fought on Nov. 29, 1863. The reunion date was set for Oct. 7-9, 1890. Gen. Robert E. Lee’s “Old War Horse,” Gen. James Longstreet (1821-1904), was chosen to represent the Confederate veterans. Gen. William H. Gibson (1822-1894) was chosen to represent the Union veterans. Longstreet had fought in most of the significant battles in Virginia, beginning at First Bull Run in July 1861. Sent to the Western Theater in 1863 to reinforce Gen. Braxton Bragg around Chattanooga, he was dispatched to Knoxville
in November 1863, where he failed in his attempt to seize the city from Gen. Ambrose Burnside’s occupying Union troops in the Battle of Fort Sanders. After he returned to the Virginia campaign, Longstreet was aligning his troops on the second day of the Battle of the Wilderness (May 5-7, 1864) when he was fired on by his own men as he rode through the dense undergrowth. A minie ball struck him in the throat, exited from his right shoulder and severed several nerves in his arm. He never fully recovered and an aide, E.A. Angier, would read his prepared remarks at the reunion. Gen. William Harvey Gibson was commander of the 49th Ohio Infantry Regiment, which fought in 42 battles from Shiloh in April 1862 to Franklin and Nashville in December 1864. He was known for his propensity to personally command in battle and for his inspiring speeches. He had three horses shot from under him at Shiloh and was wounded in the battle. After the war, the Ohio attorney was elected state treasurer and his gift of oratory made him one of the most sought-after speakers for hundreds of Grand Army of the Republic campfires. There were 32 members of the 79th New York Highlanders present at the reunion. They were in Fort Sanders at the time of the Confederate attack on Nov. 29, 1863. They joined other regiments at a reception at the Grand Army of the Republic Hall on Gay Street over Brandau, Kennedy and McTeer’s store. Following several speeches lauding the significant role of the 79th in the battle, Col. J.C. Redington sang “The Blue and the Gray” and the color guard presented three battle flags “all tattered and torn.” The sight brought tears to the eyes of the old veterans as they remem-
Seen on the far left is “The Big Tent” on the revered site of the Battle of Fort Sanders, which took place on Nov.29, 1863. Those attending the 1890 reunion gathered here for the patriotic speeches of Gen. James Longstreet and Gen. William H. Gibson. Photo courtesy of C.M. McClung Historical Collection bered their comrades who died in the war. The reunion of the Fred Ault Bivouac of Confederate Soldiers occurred at Staub’s Theater with the 79th New York Highlanders as guests of honor. The poignant ceremony began with Crouch’s orchestra in the pit. Their bugler’s call hushed the vast audience and a plaintive air was played as the curtain rose. An old soldier stood at attention beside a large portrait of Pvt. Fred Ault, a member of Co. D of the 63rd Tennessee Infantry Regiment, who had died at Petersburg. Post commander William Henderson eulogized the heroic soldier and a quartette sang “Tenting To-night.” There was hardly a dry eye among the Confederate veterans or their Union guests. On the final day, the Grand Parade began at 11 a.m. proceeding from the staging area at the junction of Broad and Fifth to Depot, up Depot to Gay, down Gay to Main, down Main to
Walnut, up Walnut to Clinch and down Clinch to Fort Sanders. The Gay Street merchants had displayed flags and bunting on most buildings and hundreds occupied the balconies and the windows on second and third floors to view the thousands of participants in the parade. Grand marshal W.L. Ledgerwood and Police Chief J.J. Atkins stepped out followed by nine divisions of participants. Both the Knoxville Military Band and Crouch’s Band marched with the veterans, units of the police and fire departments, and several fraternal organizations. As the various units passed, they were greeted with cheer after cheer by the estimated 30,000 spectators who lined the sidewalks. When the marchers reached the battle site, they gathered under the “Big Tent” for the keynote speeches. Longstreet’s words summed up the purpose of the event: “Strangers may not and cannot perhaps know how it is that surviv-
ing veterans of the Blue and the Gray who once contended here in deadly array should meet in common as we do today; but, with us, the war is over and settled upon the basis of mutual esteem and self-respect. “Thinking of this gathering and looking out on this scene, a man must be proud to feel that he is an American, and proud to feel that America will move on and on until the government of Washington, Lincoln, Lee and Grant shall enlighten every nation and every people.” On the final day, the climax was a huge fireworks display, “The Finest Ever Seen in the South.” The newspapers estimated that it was viewed by 35,000 spectators. The letter that Edward Albers, Capt. A.J. Albers’ 8-year-old son, wrote his grandmother summed up the evening: “You ought of been here during the Reunion day if you had you would of seen something pretty. The fireworks were beautiful.”
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Desert places
me?” (It seldom occurs to us that maybe we have done it to ourselves!) One thing I know: Satan is Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderthere, waiting for us, just as ness to be tempted by the devil. (Matthew 4: 1 NRSV) he was for Jesus. And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the Jesus went to the desert, wilderness. (Mark 1: 12 NRSV) either driven or led (depending on whose Gospel you are They cannot scare me with their empty spaces reading), not to be punished. Between stars – on stars where no human race is. He was being prepared, exI have it in me so much nearer home panded, refined. But ScripTo scare myself with my own desert places. ture hints that Jesus had a (“Desert Places,” Robert Frost) hard time in the desert, too. Matthew says the minisI am an East Tennessean tering angels came only at to my marrow. I like my landthe end of the Temptation. scapes green. But I have been Cross Mark says they were there all Currents to the desert, both literally along. and metaphorically. Lynn The truth is that our desert I have been to the desHutton places teach us; they “grow ert: Phoenix in May, hostile us up.” Israel spent 40 years heat that assaults you like in the desert learning how to an Enemy. The Badlands of South Dakota, inhabited by where life was gritty, and be a covenant people. Jesus ghosts and coyotes. Craters dusty, and scratchy. If God spent 40 days in the desert of the Moon in Idaho, where was there, God was deathly learning how to be a Mesthe lava beds will slice your quiet. If abandoned by God, siah. feet like knives. The Mount then what? Maybe your time in the of Temptation, utter desolaAt first I felt punished: desert depends on how fast tion: physical, emotional and driven there for a purpose I you learn. Bear in mind that spiritual desolation. did not understand. “What the word “disciple” means I have been to the desert is this all about?” I cried. someone who is learning. It of the spirit as well, times “Why have you done this to comes from the same root as
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WORSHIP NOTES Christmas events and services ■ Northside Christian Church, 4008 Tazewell Pike, will hold the lighting of the nativity scene at the 5 p.m. service Sunday, Nov. 27, followed by a potluck dinner. ■ Knoxville Nativity Pageant Choir will rehearse 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29 and Tuesday, Dec. 6, at Central Baptist Church of Bearden, 6300 Deane Hill Drive. Registration is 6-7 p.m. prior to each rehearsal. Info: Janelle Witt at janellewitt@comcast.net or www.knoxvillenativity.com.
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. ■ Graveston Baptist Church, 8328 Clapps Chapel Road, will host a free walk-in medical clinic 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, in the student center. Medical doctors and registered nurses will offer general medical care and limited prescribed medications (no narcotics on site or prescribed)
for all ages. A free food pantry and a clothes closet with adult and children’s clothing are also available. Info: 686-0186. ■ Knoxville Free Food Market, 4625 Mill Branch Lane (across from Tractor Supply in Halls), distributes free food 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Saturday of the month. Info: 566-1265. ■ New Hope Baptist Church distributes food from its food pantry to local families in need 6-8 p.m. every third Thursday. Info: 688-5330.
Thanksgiving ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, will host a free Thanksgiving dinner 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24. No reservations are required and everyone is invited. Info: www.beaverridgeumc.com or 690-1060. ■ Glenwood Baptist Church, 7212 Central Ave. Pike, will host a community Thanksgiving service 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23. Everyone is invited. ■ New Liberty Baptist Church, 5901 Roberts Road, Corryton, will host an old fashioned turkey dinner with all the trimmings 3-5 p.m. Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, Nov. 24) for anyone who would be alone during the holidays. No charge but reservations are required by calling Charmin Foth at 3680806 or email charminfoth@ yahoo.com. To donate, contact Andrew Foth, 335-6680 or Charmin Foth, 368-0806.
Revivals ■ Graveston Baptist Church, 8319 Clapps Chapel Road, will have “Marvelous Mondays” the whole month of November. Starting at 7 p.m. each Monday there will be a special evangelist and singing. Info: 686-0186 orwww.graveston.org. ■ Warwick Chapel Baptist Church, Warwick Chapel Road in Luttrell, will begin revival Monday, Nov. 21, at 7 each night. Evangelists will be the Revs. Shane Pierce, Stewart Skeen, Joe Padgett and Ray Headrick, pastor. Everyone is invited. Info: 992-8888.
Women’s programs ■ New Covenant Fellowship Church, 6828 Central Ave. Pike, will host a Knoxville Day Women’s Aglow Lighthouse
outreach meeting 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6. Pat Greenlee will speak. Bring a covered dish and items for the Lost Sheep Ministry. Info: Diane Shelby, 687-3687. ■ United Methodist Women Christmas Brunch will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Trinity UMC, 5613 Western Ave. Tickets are $15. Price includes the meal, door prizes and entertainment. RSVP by Tuesday, Nov. 29. Info: 588-5763.
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discipline, a fact which implies that this is not an easy course! One of the hard things we learn in the desert is that our God is not a domesticated, lap-dog God. Our God is the Holy One of Israel, the Lion of Judah, the great I AM. Hear C.S. Lewis’s account of just such an encounter in “The Silver Chair,” one of the “Chronicles of Narnia”: “Are you not thirsty?” said the Lion “I’m dying of thirst,” said Jill. “Then drink,” said the Lion. “Will you promise not to do anything to me, if I do come?” said Jill. “I make no promise.” I daren’t come and drink,” said Jill. “Then you will die of thirst,” said the Lion. “Oh dear! I suppose I must go and look for another stream then.” “There is no other stream,” said the Lion.
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Scott Haluska will be the guest speaker for the Knoxville Fellowship Luncheon at noon Tuesday, Nov. 22. The KFL is a group of Christian men and women who meet weekly at the Golden Corral in Powell.
Nativity Pageant The Rev. Eugene Hattaway, director of the choir and orchestra for the Knoxville Nativity Pageant, directs the choir’s first rehearsal last week at Central Baptist of Bearden. The pageant, now in its 43rd year, has scheduled performances for 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, and 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 12-13, at the Civic Coliseum. Admission is free. Hattaway is minister of music for the First Baptist Church of Tellico Village. Photo by S. Clark
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■ Fairview Baptist Church, 7424 Fairview Road off East Emory Road, hosts a Celebrate Recovery program 7-9 p.m. Thursdays. ■ New Hope Baptist Church, 7602 Bud Hawkins Road in Corryton, hosts Celebrate Recovery adult and youth classes 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 12-step class 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Info: 688-5330. ■ Dayspring Church, 901 Callahan Drive, Suite 109, will offer Divorce Care classes from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday evenings. There is no charge for the 13-week program and child care will be provided. Info: 242-3995
Youth programs ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, youth program has several activities planned for the month. Everyone is invited to participate. Info: Jay Lifford, 690-1060 ext. 108, or email jay@beaver ridgeumc.com. ■ Union Baptist Church, 6701 Washington Pike, still has availability for preschoolers. Info: 687-4500.
Rec programs ■ New Covenant Fellowship Church, 6828 Central Avenue Pike, will hold Pilates class 5:45 p.m. each Monday for $5. Info: 689-7001.
Special services ■ Shepherd of the Hills Baptist Church now offers an Internet prayer line. Anytime you have a prayer or concern, call the line and leave a message. Someone will be praying about the request with you within 24 hours. Prayer line: 484-4066.
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Deakins takes the helm By Jake Mabe New Knox County school board chair Thomas Deakins says his two main goals are to continue to boost parental/community engagement and to develop a better relationship with Knox County Commission and Mayor Tim Burchett. Deakins, of Farragut, says the first goal can be achieved not only through technology but also by school board members talking to civic groups, teachers and parents about the recent statemandated changes in public education. “We can’t lay that burden solely on teachers because they have enough on their plates. The PTAs do a great job, but we also need to find a way to touch more parents, and not just them, but everyone. Everyone is affected by public schools.” Deakins says he is looking forward to the board/commission retreat in January. “Understanding each other’s role, understanding our needs and their perception of education and (issues) in their districts, and have some discussions about capital and where we want to be as a school system. We’ve got to show goals, where we want to be in two years, three years and four years, and then (show) how you get there.”
not a bad thing to see where you are.” Deakins said he initially was against outsourcing school custodial duties, but supported the superintendent’s recommendation (which was voted down) because, “I felt like our employees were very well protected in the contract. “It represented $2.3 million in savings, and when Thomas Deakins you’ve got to try to close a deficit, $2.3 million is a good This year, Deakins says, start. We’re looking at every will be the “measurement possible way to create effiyear” for the new state educaciencies so that the last possition standards. ble place to cut is in the class“This will be the bar,” he room. It’s painful, but it’s a says of the TCAP and value- good discussion to have.” added scores that will be reDeakins and Cindy Buttry corded this year (and released were displaced from their disnext year) under higher state tricts in the recent commisstandards. sion-approved redistricting He says initially he heard plan that aligns commission from teachers who were “wor- and school board districts. ried and scared” about the “The big thing for me is it new state-mandated teacher gives me an area where I do evaluation process. not live, and I really don’t “Now, some (teachers) know the people all that well. actually like it. The biggest The good thing is I had alnegative I hear is that the ways said I was going to term principals and master teach- limit myself and this sort of ers have to do a lot of work.” solidifies that. At the end of Deakins says that’s one the day, if the public wants reason a state committee has to vote for the same board made changes to the evalua- member and commissioner, tions so that the planning and it will be achieved. It’s not instruction evaluations, ini- about me. tially separate, will happen at “In two more years, there the same time twice a year. will be something else for me “Everybody (in the private to do. I just don’t know what sector) gets evaluated. It’s that will be.”
Caleb Hinton is candidate for National Scholar-Athlete Award By Greg Householder Caleb Hinton, a 2008 Powell High School graduate and former starter on the Panther football team, has been selected as a National Football Foundation candidate for the NFF National Scholar-Athlete Award. Hinton joins 126 others from the Football Bowl Subdivision, Football Championship Subdivision, Division II, Division III and NAIA as candidates for the award. From the pool of 127, the NFF Awards Committee will select up to 16 recipients to be named to the 2011 NFF National ScholarAthlete Awards, presented by Fidelity Investments.
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The 127 nominees also comprise the list of semifinalists for the 2011 William V. Campbell Trophy which recognizes an individual as the absolute best scholarathlete in the nation.
Previous winners of the Campbell Trophy include Florida’s Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tennessee’s Peyton Manning (1997), Marshall’s Chad Pennington (1999) and Florida’s Tim Tebow (2009). Hinton is a senior cocaptain and a four-year letter winner in football at Gallaudet. He has been a two-time Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC) All-Academic team selection and has made Gallaudet’s dean’s list all six semesters he has attended (Fall 2008 to present). He is a Deaf Education major and is slated to graduate in December 2012.
Owenby to play for diamond Vols Powell’s Drake Owenby (in UT hat) signs his letter of intent to play baseball for the University of Tennessee. Joining him are dad Tony, mom Kristie and younger brother Hagen. PHS coaches Jeff Inman and Jay Scarbro also shared in the moment. Photo by Greg Householder
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and Supplies at the corner of Maynardville Pike and Emory Road in 1958, built new homes in the area and developed several commerJoseph Paris “Joe” and cial facilities in Halls. Marjorie Williams Ridenour The couple now live celebrated their 65th wedin Powell and have four ding anniversary Nov 8. children: Linda Bales of Joe is a U.S. Navy and Knoxville, Shirley Denton World War II veteran. He of Gatlinburg, Steve Rideand Marjorie founded nour of Knoxville and DaRidenour Home Building vid Ridenour of Powell.
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No new names Something Tauren Poole said a few days ago got my undivided attention. “I don’t know if there is much of a legacy, man. I just don’t know if people are going to remember this class. We didn’t do much.” Sad to say Tauren is correct. Sorry his career is swathed in disappointment and confusion. I keep thinking he deserves better. Tennessee had a losing record when Poole was a freshman. It was not his fault. Tennessee went 7-6 when he was a sophomore. Half of his season was against Western Kentucky. Lane Kiffin preferred Bryce Brown as spare tailback. That choice could have been based on recruiting promises. Tennessee had a losing
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He had six 100-yard games. If you are into comparisons, Cam Newton had six. Poole went into winter workouts determined to build on his junior success. He won a Fourth Quarter off-season award based on attitude, discipline, toughness, effort and dedication to team. Alas, that was then. Past tense. This team failed to develop a running game. Poole has been a prominent part of nothing much. I never thought Tauren Poole was a great back. Tennessee has had a few. Some ran behind powerful offensive lines. Some took advantage of defenses distracted by quarterbacks. A few had exceptional speed, breakaway potential. With others, it was more a matter of durability and fierce determination. Those with career records were
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blessed with opportunities and good health. If you saw Chuck Webb against Ole Miss in 1989, you might think he was the best ever in an orange shirt. He gained 294 yards. He had help. Eric Still was an All-American guard. Antone Davis was an AllSEC tackle. Others up front, Charles McRae, Tom Myslinski and John Fisher, weren’t too shabby. Was that game a fluke? Webb hit Arkansas for 250 in the 1990 Cotton Bowl.
Knox West (8-2 regular season) contest. Because it is an odd numbered year, by TSSAA rules Powell would have to travel to Morristown should Morristown West be the opponent. Both teams are No. 1 seeds and Morristown West is in the upper bracket which gets home field advantage in odd-numbered years. Should the opponent be West, the Panthers would host the semifinal game. Powell has not advanced past the second round since 1994. Photo by Greg Householder
Jamal Lewis, 230 pounds with 4.4 speed, was a fantastic freshman, 1,364 yards, third best behind Travis Stephens and Jay Graham in special-season production. Nobody noticed if Jamal was too young or inexperienced. Travis Henry holds the career record at Tennessee with 3,078 yards. Arian Foster got to 2,964 despite an unfortunate senior campaign. James Stewart rushed for 2,890 and Johnnie Jones got 2,852.
Reggie Cobb, Cedric Houston, Montario Hardesty, Curt Watson, Charlie Garner and Tony Thompson qualify as really good Tennessee running backs. There are others. Hank Lauricella averaged 7.9 per carry in 1951. Hank, Gene McEver, Beattie Feathers, George Cafego and Johnny Majors ran into the hall of fame. There are no new names to add to the list. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.
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Rule #2: You are how you eat. By Dr. Donald G. Wegener Each one of us is individual, not only on the exterior but also on the interior. This is why some diets work for some people while others succeed with a totally different type of diet. There are literally hundreds of different diet books available Dr. Wegener today, each claiming to be the perfect diet for you and each one promising to give you increased energy and vitality as well as weight loss. Figuring out what foods are best for your individual physiology is called Metabolic Typing. There are three basic metabolic types: slow oxidizers, fast oxidizers and mixed oxidizers. Slow oxidizers are people who tend to quickly burn up fat and therefore do better on a higher carbohydrate diet. A higher carbohydrate intake spares fat to help balance out how quickly food is used for energy in a slow oxidizer. These people usually do best on a ratio of 60% carbohydrates, 25% proteins and 15% fat. These are the type of people who feel better when they consume carbohydrates, but have to be careful not to get addicted to them because too many carbohydrates will make anyone fatter. Fast oxidizers are people who tend to burn carbohydrates quickly and there-
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HPUD gets annual audit By Greg Householder Newly installed Hallsdale Powell Utility District commissioner Bob Crye’s first board meeting last Monday gave him a glimpse into the district’s financial status. Richard Hill of the accounting firm Mitchell, Emert and Hill presented the audit to the board and discussed the highlights. The complete audit can be found at the state of Tennessee comptroller’s website at w w w.comptroller1.state. tn.us. The utility delivered 2.52 billion gallons of water and treated 2.3 billion gallons of wastewater for the fiscal year that ended March 31. The district’s fiscal year runs from April 1 to March 31. Total assets as of March 31 were $241.9 million and liabilities were $139.4 million. Operating revenues were up 10.1 percent over last year at $27.1 million. Operating expenses before depreciation were up 7.3 percent and total operating
expenses were $16.7 million. Hill said the utility earned a “clean audit.” The district’s water loss was pegged at 26 percent, well under the state maximum of 35 percent. There were no adverse findings and the auditors made only three comments. The auditors recommended that the district set a capitalization level based on a dollar amount. Hill said items being capitalized could be expensed. The auditors also recommended that the district perform a complete inventory of all of its property and equipment. The final recommendation was a minor accounting procedure to reconcile ledgers. In other business, the board elected Crye as treasurer. District president and CEO Darren Cardwell reported that HPUD set 20 water meters in October and conducted seven sewer inspections. “We’re holding our own,”
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said Cardwell, referring to the month-to-month average for new customers that has remained relatively constant. The district treated 227.2 million gallons of water and 200.6 million gallons of wastewater. The board tabled consideration of two amendments to the HPUD retirement plan until the December meeting. The commissioners approved $646,619.01 in pay requests. These were for work done on the sanitary sewer rehab project, storm water mitigation at the Brickey-McCloud Outdoor Classroom, the state revolving fund water system improvement project along SR33 and the EPA project on Highway 61 in Union County at Big Ridge. The BrickeyMcCloud and EPA projects were final payments. The board will meet at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at the HPUD offices on Cunningham Road in Halls.
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Remembering a remarkable lady By Alvin Nance On Nov. 21, 2007, I had the privilege of helping Northgate Terrace resident Elizabeth Caldwell celebrate her 100th Nance birthday. Her party was a festive affair that included birthday greetings from NBC’s Willard Scott, large photographic timelines that marked significant events throughout her 100 years and a proclamation from Mayor Bill Haslam declaring Nov. 21 “Elizabeth Caldwell Day.” This Nov. 21, I am privileged to pay tribute to Mrs. Caldwell, a dear lady who passed away on Sept. 13, just shy of 104. Throughout her long life, Mrs. Caldwell remained amazingly active. She maintained the gardens at Northgate Terrace and was instrumental in the apartment winning several beautification awards. She was the “star of the show” at Northgate, and everyone loved her, especially our staff.
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Chuck Morris and the folks at Morris Creative will celebrate their 20th anniversary with a Holiday Open House from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at their new offices, Southeastern Glass Building, 555 W. Jackson Ave.
Knoxville Center and West Town Mall, in conjunction with Simon Property Group, have joined forces with American Red Cross this season to spread holiday cheer. The Holiday Mail for Heroes program ensures that all Americans have the opportunity to send a touch of home this holiday season to service members, their families and veterans. Specially designed holiday cards will be available at the Guest Services counter between now and Dec. 11 for shoppers to express their appreciation. Cards are hand-delivered to military bases, hospitals and VA medical centers throughout the U.S. and around the world. Also this holiday season, for every American Express Simon Candy Cane Gift Card purchased, $1 will go to the American Red Cross, through Dec. 31.
The Tennessee Valley Fair and Great Clips Inc. have presented East Tennessee Children’s Hospital with a $3,542 donation. The funds were raised during the “Hair at the Fair” event at the 92nd annual Tennessee Valley Fair. During the 2011 fair, Great Clips provided hundreds of free, quality haircuts in the Jacob Building at Chilhowee Park. In lieu of payment, guests were asked to make a donation to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital.
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Will Overstreet, CEO of technology start-up Voices Heard Media, has been named the 2011 Entrepreneur of the Year. Overstreet was presented the award from the Tennessee Valley Tech Council during the Nov. 16 Entrepreneurial Imperative 2011 Conference at the Crowne Plaza in Knoxville.
Online job search help offered The Knoxville Area Urban League will host a class on “Effective Online Job Searching” from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Dec. 7, and Wednesday, Dec. 14. Course instruction covers topics such as searching for jobs, posting a resume and making an online application. There is no cost to attend, but space is limited. Info: 524-5511 or www. thekaul.org.
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Left, AT&T Pioneers members Connie Cox, Wilma Kelly and Melinda Davis show three of 32 handmade blankets they were preparing to give to residents at the Ben Atchley State Veterans Home on Nov. 16. Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com
Getting focused, getting fit Trainer Chaz Ross brings seven years’ experience as a certified personal trainer to EMA Fitness in Fountain City. Ross helps clients focus on a lifestyle change with proper nutrition, making a healthy life a priority and challenging people to get healthy. EMA Fitness is located at 5014 North Broadway (near Walgreens) with hours by appointment. Info: 696-1198 or (Chaz) 242-4984. Photo by Ruth White
A warm gift for veterans Doris Lawley, whose husband Marvin Lawley served in the U.S. Air Force, receives a wildlife-designed “blanket of honor” from AT&T Pioneer member Melinda Davis and Ginny Howe, the veterans home activities director.
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paid off handsomely. By the way, the 16 singers who won All East honors were in Chattanooga last weekend. We’ll catch up this week to see how they fared: Shelby Berkley, tenor; Abbey Blackmon, soprano; Liza Burroughs, alto; Seaver Clark, bass; Emily Crookham, alto; Caty Davis, alto; Bobby Denne, tenor; Hannah Gamble, alto; Taylor Greene, alto; Parker Jenkins, tenor; Braxton Kiser, tenor; Seth Lenderman, bass; Bekah McDonald, soprano; Bekah Ruckart, alto; David Silverberg, bass; and Sophia Vesser, soprano. Thanks to school board rezoning, some of these students actually live in Powell, by the way.
Best shot I didn’t get last week was two women who rushed up “just on time” to rehearsal for the Nativity Pageant choir. I was leaving, camera packed, having taken a picture of director Eugene Hattaway. One woman raced to the boxes of white notebooks. Each box was labeled soprano or tenor or some such musical term. “Are we going to be alMaggie Kohlbusch (Annie) with dog Maya (Sandy) is embraced tos?” asked one. by Karns Middle School music teacher Terri King following the “Yes,” laughed the other, 8th grade chorus’ performance of “Annie Jr.” last week. King grabbing two books. was estatic and the crowd gave performers a standing ovaThey moved quickly totion. “You did a super job, even when the trash cans out back crashed,” she said. “I heard nothing but compliments.” The kids ward the room where Hattaway was revving up the beamed. Photo by S. Clark choir. Then they stopped in the doorway and embraced. “Thank you,” said the first. “I needed you to say ■ let’s do it.”
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Home Ownership Workshop The Knoxville Area Urban League will host an all-day Homeownership Workshop 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. The workshop, which is open to anyone preparing to purchase their first home, covers the details involved in selecting, purchasing, financing and maintaining a home and meets all requirements for FHA loans. Cost: $20 for a takehome workbook. Info: 524-5511; www.thekaul.org.
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Vegetables
SELECTED VARIETIES, 14-16 OZ.
SELECTED VARIETIES, 7-10 OZ.
Each
FREE!
Butterball Turkey
with card
save at least 2.99 on two
Per Lb. For 10 Lbs. And Up save at least .50 per lb.
99
¢
1
$ 79
with card
Food City Fresh, Bone-In, Glazed
with card
2
$ 99 with card
save at least .50
save at least 1.00
FOOD CLUB BROWN OR
FRENCH’S
Confectioners Sugar
French Fried Onions
2 LB.
6 OZ.
Spiral Sliced Ham Selected Varieties, Per Lb. save at least 1.50 per lb.
$ 69
1
59
with card
¢
with card
$ 99
1
with card
Food City Fresh
Boneless Fryer Breast
SWANSON
Jumbo Or Family Pack, Per Lb.
FROZEN, FOOD CLUB
Broth
Pie Crusts
SELECTED VARIETIES, 14.5 OZ.
SELECTED VARIETIES, 10-12 OZ.
save at least 1.00 per lb.
$ 99
1
with card with card save at least .19 each
$ 49 $ 29
2
Sweet Potatoes
96
with card
2
with card
Per Lb.
save at least .66 per lb.
$
3/ 1
FOOD CLUB
FOOD CLUB
Pie Crusts
Spread
ROLLED, 15 OZ.
lbs.
45 OZ.
with card
LIMIT 2
BUY 3, GET 1 FREE! FINAL COST...
2/ 5 $
FOOD CLUB OR
Domino Sugar
Coca-Cola
for
SELECTED VARIETIES, 12 PK., 12 OZ. CANS
with card
save at least .89 each
4 LB.
1
with card
save at least .50
FOOD CITY PREMIUM OR
White Lily Flour SELECTED VARIETIES, 5 LB. Items and Prices are specifically intended to apply locally where issue originates. No sales to dealers or competitors. Quantity rights reserved. 2011 K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc. Food City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
for
with card * When Purchased In Quantities Of 4. Limit 1 Per Transaction.
LIMIT 12
LIMIT 2
$ 99
4/ 12 $
4/ $5
59 ¢
Duncan Hines Cake Mix
Libby’s Vegetables
SELECTED VARIETIES, 14.18-18.25 OZ.
SELECTED VARIETIES, 14.5-15.25 OZ.
for
with card save at least .34 each
$ 99
$ 99
with card
with card
3
1
save at least 1.00
KERN’S OLD FASHIONED
FOOD CLUB
Pecan Pie
Cut Yams
24 OZ.
40 OZ.
with card
2/ 5 3/ 5 $
save at least .64
• KNOXVILLE, TN - N. BROADWAY, MAYNARDVILLE HWY., HARDIN VALLEY RD., MIDDLEBROOK PIKE, KINGSTON PIKE, MORRELL RD. • POWELL, TN - 3501 EMORY RD.
$
for
for
with card
with card
save at least .49 each
save at least .33 each
FOOD CLUB HEAVY DUTY
FOOD CLUB TURKEY SIZE
SALE DATES
Aluminum Foil
Oven Bags
Sun., Nov. 20 Sat., Nov. 26, 2011
37.5 SQ. FT.
2 CT.