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Virginia Rains Somebody once said a good teacher is like a pebble cast into a pond, creating ripples that extend far and wide. Virginia Rains was that kind of teacher, indeed, that kind of person. She touched the lives of everyone who had the honor of knowing her. Mrs. Rains died Feb. 6. She was 78. Jake Mabe pays tribute to his former teacher.

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Kroger in Powell The Knoxville City Council will decide the fate of a proposed Kroger store on the site of the former Powell Airport because the land was annexed several years ago. Yet the neighbors who fear flooding from the development have little influence.

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Are Vols doomed? Sherlock Holmes once said it is a serious blunder to theorize before gathering data. The great detective, tweed cap atop, pipe in hand, found investigations cluttered and complicated by witnesses who got all excited and twisted facts to fit what they had already decided. Those who believe Tennessee football is doomed to mediocrity or worse should consider Sherlock’s wisdom.

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Moving After 10 years in the same place (a record!), ShopperNews is relocating in Halls. The Broadway Corporation has been a wonderful landlord, but it’s time to consolidate our production facilities. Our new office is at 7049 Maynardville Pike, adjacent to Toby Strickland’s Edward Jones office. We’re taking off Monday to move and will be open on Tuesday. The number will remain 922-4136. Our industry is changing rapidly and we’re updating our technology to keep pace. Thank you to each loyal reader. Let us know how we’re doing. We appreciate each of you. – S. Clark

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As high-powered Heiskell groups unite Road and Raccoon Valley ter, the group offers bus By Sandra Clark trips and a monthly lunch The idea makes so much Road. with bingo and a guest A couple sense one wonders why noof years speaker. body thought of it sooner. Leader Janice White ago, the The Heiskell Communisays they’ve outgrown the VFD conty Center and the Heiskell t r a c t e d space. Volunteer Fire Department White and Steve Rudd, its assets have merged, creating a former CEO of the VFD, to Rural/ new group named The M e t r o are co-chairs of THCO, asHeiskell Community Orgawhich pro- sisted by secretary Jacki nization (THCO). vides sub- Kirk and treasurer Liz Jett. The consolidated board Janice White Knowing the history of scription of directors, meeting in February, outlined ambi- fire service and maintains both organizations, you can bet THCO will be in tious goals, including con- a fire station in Heiskell. the news. And somehow it When the Methodists struction of a free-standing Heiskell Community moved into the former will find and buy land for a school, a group of retirees center. After all, who’s goCenter. Jim Kirk (947-2982) decided to create activi- ing to stand in the way of is the contact for any- ties for seniors in the gym. a fire truck or a bus loaded one with land to sell. The Under the broader name of with senior citizens headed group wants at least five Heiskell Community Cen- for lunch and shopping? acres. T h e Heiskell Volu nteer Fire Depar tment was a powerhouse for 30 years, under the Steve Rudd leadership of the late Glenn Davis and more recently Steve Rudd. The VFD raised money, bought equipment, fought fires and even provided medical emergency services. It operated initially at the old Heiskell School building. As time went on, the VFD needed more efficient space. It worked a deal with the Heiskell United Methodist Church to swap property, and then built a modern fire station near Richard Neal helps Jim Kirk log on to his laptop. Photos by S. Clark the intersection of Heiskell

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First impressions Anyone who’s driven down Emory Road has seen a pretty ugly sight on the approach to Powell. Sure, construction is underway, but is that a reason for junked cars, boarded-up houses and general rubble? When Commissioner R. Larry Smith held his recent night out, we snapped the pictures above and asked building codes officials about possible violations. Last week we got a call from Kim Jarnagin, enforcement officer for Powell. Here are her responses: Chimneys: These are on state right-of-way and probably will be knocked down when the Emory Road widening project is complete. Knox County has no jurisdiction on state land. Rubble: Jarnagin promised to “clean it up” if it’s on Knox County right-of-way and will check on the railroad’s right-of-way as well. Boarded windows: Actually, the boards are good, Jarnagin said, while the broken window in the front of the house is a codes violation. “If the property owner boards up the windows, it’s OK as long as the house is structurally sound.” Nanny Bear: The former day care is in violation because of the unlicensed and/or inoperable cars in the yard. Jarnagin said only one junk car is permitted per household. As to the abandoned mobile home to the east of the residence (not pictured), she said it’s OK if a variance was granted. She posted the abandoned former Ingles property last week in an effort to drive away transient vendors. We agreed to stay in touch. – S. Clark

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Powell teacher Cathy Sharp and husband Rick hold six-week-old Kendall Rose, child of their daughter Ali Sharp, who died shortly after childbirth. The Sharps, along with their son, Matthew, attended Fountain City Town Hall last week. Photo submitted

By Libby Morgan The family of teachers, administrators and students at Fountain City Elementary School are hold-

ing dear the memory of Ali Sharp, a young kindergarten teacher who passed away suddenly over the Christmas holidays, leaving a

newborn daughter. “Ali had been working on a committee to foster a program to commend our students for their efforts at school, not only for academic achievement, but also for their good behavior,” says school principal Crystal Marcum. “When the shocking news arrived of her death, we knew the direction we needed to go to give our students recognition – with an award in her honor.” Marcum and her staff will give

Halls Connector moves along Knox County Commission will consider a resolution this month to turn over the $12.7 million Halls Connector project to the state. The county has spent $823,000 on right-of-way acquisition and design, and now will ask the state to complete the project. It modifies Norris Freeway and Maynardville Pike to enable a left turn from Norris Freeway toward Union County and Gibbs. Public hearings have been held on the design by CDM Smith. The proposal entails moving the southbound lanes of Maynardville Highway and making new intersections with Afton Drive, Norris Freeway, Andersonville Pike and E. Emory Road. It’s a lot of money to enable a left turn to Maynardville. – S. Clark

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Harry Cloud is congratulated by Fun Fitness instructor Mary Nelle Glenn at his 90th birthday party given by his senior exercise class group at the Family Life Center at Central Baptist Church Fountain City. Photo by Tom Cloud

Family, faith, fitness Strengthen and stretch the body, quiet the mind at Family Life Center By Libby Morgan The Family Life Center of Central Baptist Fountain City is constantly abuzz with activity. Each day brings a full schedule of health and wellness classes, sports games, outreach programs and community service projects. Coordinator Fran Mitchell says, “We are blessed to be able to provide everyone in the community with the opportunity to come and use our facility. “We have office workers who come in simply to walk our track on their lunch hour.” The center offers an active kids’ basketball league each winter and a men’s league plays four nights each week. The baseball team plays in the city league, and the center even has a flag football league. The racquetball court is the only area requiring reservations. “Fitness classes are one of the ways we serve others for physical and spiritual growth, said Mitchell.” Mary Nelle Glenn, a powerhouse of strength in a small package, is the center’s fitness coordinator, as well as a certified instructor

of pilates, step, kickboxing, total body workouts for seniors, and yoga. She calls the center’s atmosphere “comfortable and welcoming,” and says 80 percent of participants are not members of the church. “We are reaching out to the community and sharing our faith through fitness,” said Glenn. There was a bit of consternation about bringing yoga here, with its ties to Buddhism, but we teach fitness yoga, she added. “It works well with strength training to open up the back and hips and keep tendons and muscles supple and flexible. Yoga balance poses help us prevent balance problems as we age. “And since yoga is a gentler exercise, those who cannot do high-impact workouts such as running and kickboxing can develop just as much strength with frequent yoga sessions. We stress safety in the execution of yoga poses, and tell our students with each pose, if it is difficult, just stop, or go to an easier version such as using your knees instead of your feet for support.” Yoga teacher Linda Jones

Mary Nelle Glenn leads the step class. Music paces the rhythm while Glenn announces and demonstrates each movement.

Gordon Kitts of Halls exercises on the recumbent bike in the weight room at Central Baptist Fountain City Family Life Center. “I had knee surgery three years ago and I come here five times a week,” says the 76-year-old Kitts.

A quiet yoga session is led by Linda Jones. Photos by Libby Morgan began her quest for better fitness after praying to find a women’s morning exercise class in a “non-gym” atmosphere where she felt surrounded by Christian faith and non-judgmental people. Aerobic classes at the Family Life Center were her answer, and later she was drawn to the yoga classes upstairs. “My son told me if I went to yoga one time, I’d love it. He was right. Yoga is a time

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I can quiet my mind and stretch my body. I found that quieting my mind helps me focus when I pray, too.” Jones became an instructor after learning the center needed another teacher. She saw it as her opportunity to help the church help others. Fees for the classes are very low. Two dollars pays for an hour yoga class, and they won’t turn you away if you can’t pay. The staff guides newcomers to the right room for more than 12 types of exercise classes 20 times a week.

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Virginia Rains will never be forgotten

The barn on Gamble Drive in Heiskell

By Jake Mabe Somebody once said a good teacher is like a pebble cast into a pond, creating ripples that extend far and wide. Virginia Rains was that kind of teacher, indeed, that kind of person. She touched the lives of everyone who had the honor of knowing her. Mrs. Rains died Feb. 6. She was 78. She taught at the original Brickey Elementary School for 25 years. She was loving, tough, compassionate, sometimes strict, everything you want in a teacher. She wanted us to know how to write Virginia Rains a sentence, how to work a math problem, how to interpret social studies. But, she also introduced us to Monet and Van Gogh, and to good music, which was one of her great loves, just below her God and her family. She cared about her students, about their problems, about their future. Even an 11-year-old could tell. Please forgive a personal note, but I have to share this story. A week or so before Jennifer and I were married, Mrs. Rains injured her ankle and couldn’t attend our ceremony. She made husband Jack go, film part of the nuptials on his phone and wait at the reception until he told my mother why she wasn’t there. That is but one of a million examples why Virginia Rains was so special. The Rev. Laurence Hesser told Virginia’s family and friends at Memorial United Methodist Church in Clinton on Feb. 9 that the gathering was a celebration of life, a service of death and resurrection. “Virginia is gone,” Hesser said, “but in many important ways, she will never be gone. She lives on in the hearts of her family and friends. She touched the lives of hundreds if not thousands of her students, fellow teachers and neighbors. Every place she went, she left a mark.” And that mark, those ripples in a pond, if you will, continue. She teaches still.

Powell Playhouse to present ‘Puss in Boots’ Halls High School drama students will highlight the Powell Playhouse production of “Puss in Boots” April 11 and April 13, which will be held at Jubilee Banquet Facility. Mona Napier told the Powell Business and Professional Association last Tuesday during the PBPA’s local business spotlight that it takes a village to make each production happen. “It’s not magic, but it is magic when it all comes together,” Napier said. “We are a nonprofit organization, and we appreciate all the support we’ve received from (local) businesses.” The Playhouse will finish its second season in June with a production of “The Odd Couple” June 6-9, which will include dinner at 6 p.m. for the July 6-8 performances. Be watching the Shopper-News for updates. For more info, call 947-7428 or 256-7428.

Dry Creek Farm Located in Heiskell is a barn on Gamble Drive that is at least 158 years old but may be as old as 238.

Barnyard Tales Kathryn Woycik Luther “Luke” Henley wrote to ask if he could share his story. His parents purchased the land in 1955. The barn was 100 to 150 years old. Henley was one of seven children. When he grew up on the farm, the barn was used for cattle. His dad worked at the Heiskell post office. After retiring, he used part of the barn for working with and tuning pianos. The barn later housed ponies for the grandkids to ride. Henley took over the farm in 1988 and built his retirement home. He replaced the barn’s old and rusty metal roof. He had his own roof contracting business, so the exchange was easy. “I call it a $10 barn with a $100 roof,” Luke said. An additional six-stall

horse barn was added in 2002 to accommodate a few horses from Monroe County. Henley’s son Mark and neighbor Joe Goosie also keep horses there. Both have brought their expertise to the farm. Henley has three children, nine grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren, along with three siblings and a dozen or so nieces and nephews. Such a large family has created many tales. One funny story happened in 1950, when Luke’s 8-year-old nephew, Chuck Whitley, was riding one of the ponies. He was the 4th or 5th rider that particular day. The pony decided it had had enough and ran toward the barn, which had a small hole in the side that was barely large enough for the pony to go through. Chuck realized where they were headed but was too afraid to jump off. He ducked as low as he could. Surprisingly, he stayed on the pony and made it through the hole. Chuck’s grandfather and Henley’s dad rushed down to check on him. When asked if he was alright, Chuck said, “I’m almost sterilized.” He actually meant paralyzed!

Looking inside the barn you can see lower part which is the original hand-hewn chestnut. Photos by K. Woycik “I live the best of both worlds, not having to care for the horses, and I get to sit on the front porch and watch them graze and run back and forth,” Luke says. “They graze all day long with cars and trucks whizzing by on the road until either Mark or Joe’s truck approaches. The horses recognize the sounds of their trucks and immediately head for the barn running wide open. They know it’s feeding or grooming time.” Henley, 86, is the greatgreat-great grandson of Col. David Henley, who was good friends with President George Washington and

served as an information officer. In 1793, he moved to Knoxville and worked for the war department. The city of Knoxville named Henley Street and later, the bridge that crosses the Tennessee River on Henley Street, in Col. Henley’s honor. Col. Henley was also friends with President Washington’s secretary of war, Henry Knox, for whom the city of Knoxville was named. Anyone wanting to share the age, history or story of their barn can contact me at woycikK@ ShopperNewsNow.com.

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government Hoyos to chair KAT Renee Hoyos, executive director of Tennessee Clean Water Network, was elected last month by the KAT board of directors to chair Knoxville Area Transit, which runs Knoxville’s bus system. Archie Ellis is vice chair. Hoyos lives on Quincy Avenue in North Knoxville. She was appointed to the board by Mayor Rogero.

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■ Cindy Walker, treasurer of the Knox County Democratic Party and wife of former state senate candidate Randy Walker, is also seeking to be Democratic Party chair when state Rep. Gloria Johnson steps aside at the upcoming Democratic convention (in addition to the three persons mentioned in last week’s column). ■ The original Emancipation Proclamation, which President Lincoln signed on Jan. 1, 1863, and which ended slavery in the USA, is on exhibit in Nashville at the Tennessee State Museum. (This writer is chair of the commission which operates the museum). In her role on the National Archives Foundation, Honey Alexander, former First Lady of Tennessee, was instrumental in bringing the document to Tennessee as part of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. On Feb. 11, a gala opening reception was held in Nashville when Gov. Bill Haslam officially opened the exhibit. The cost of hosting the Proclamation was underwritten by several companies including Pilot Travel Centers of Knoxville. Attending from Knoxville were Jim and Natalie Haslam, attorney Bernard Bernstein and wife Barbara, former Mayor Daniel

Brown and wife Cathy, state Reps. Joe Armstrong, Gloria Johnson and Ryan Haynes, school board member Gloria Deathridge, and Mayor Tim Burchett. Also attending was former Knoxville First Lady Mary Pat Tyree, who now lives in Nashville. Bo Roberts, who played a pivotal role in the 1982 Knoxville World’s Fair, attended along with U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper and former Nashville Mayor Dick Fulton. Tennessee Transportation Commissioner John Schroer also attended and told this writer that the decision on whether the South Knoxville Parkway is a go or no-go is probably three months away. ■ The West Knox Republican Club had one of its largest meetings ever on Feb. 11 at the Red Lobster on Kingston Pike. Heated discussions occurred between those who wanted UT thirdyear law student Alexander Waters to be elected vice president of the club and those opposed. The house was packed. Initially it was a contest between Waters and former legislative candidate Gary Loe, who withdrew right before the vote. Then 6th District Republican State Committeewoman Sally Absher contested Waters. But she was too late to overcome his lead and lost decisively. The outcome was 59 for Waters and 19 for Absher. Waters comes from a long line of Republicans. His parents are Knoxville attorney John B. Waters III and civic activist Beth Waters. ■ Mayor Rogero hosts area citizens in a forum on disabilities this Wednesday, Feb. 20, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Jacob Building at Chilhowee Park. The forum is part of Plan East Tennessee found at www. planeasttn.org/. Some staunch political conservatives have suggested these regional meetings are part of Agenda 21 pushed by the United Nations.

GOSSIP AND LIES ■ Tempest in a Tea Party? That’s what some Republicans are saying about the recent kerfuffle at the West Knox Republican Club. One officeholder said it was a good day for the GOP as the Tea Party element was rebuffed. ■ Sen. Lamar Alexander probably forgot how Gov. Lamar Alexander and his appointees to the board of directors nudged UT tuition upward. In a statement last week, Sen. Alexander said colleges must hold down costs.

■ Jim McIntyre finds himself in a dilemma. How to change the subject from school security to school technology is his newest challenge. And he can count on his “friends” in the mayor’s office and on county commission to keep talking security. ■ Kroger finds itself in the catbird’s seat in its quest to fill land along Beaver Creek for a new store. The land is within the city limits, while all the neighbors are in the county. Thanks, Victor!

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Kane, Brooks defend Virtual Academy Maybe it’s unfair to pick on a rookie, but if there was a Dumbest Question of the Day award in the Tennessee General Assembly, Rep. Roger Kane of Karns would have a brand-new plaque for his wall. His question came during a discussion of Rep. Mike Stewart’s bill to cut off state funds to for-profit, online schools. Stewart accused K12 Inc. – the Virginia-based corporation that runs the Tennessee Virtual Academy – of sucking up millions of Tennessee tax dollars while being insufficiently accountable for poor performance. Stewart suggested that K12 Inc. CEO Ron Packard, whose salary was $3.9 million last year, should be required to come to Nashville to explain why his company’s services are a good deal for Tennesseans. Kane’s response was to declare Packard’s salary none of our business: “Why should we care what they pay their CEO?” Stewart, who grew up in Knoxville, said, in essence, that Tennessee taxpayers are helping to pay Packard’s salary and deserve answers. Duh. The Tennessee Virtual Academy was created on a party line vote in 2011 dur-

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ing the waning days of the legislative session (always a dangerous time in Nashville). It was rushed into operation within a matter of weeks, and is run by Union County Public Schools for reasons that have never been made explicitly clear. (But for every $4,400 per pupil in state dollars that travel through the Union County till, 4 percent or $176 stays with the county.) The Virtual Academy enrolled just under 1,800 students from all over the state in grades K-8 last year. Despite glowing reviews from numerous parents, it delivered test results in the bottom 11 percent on Tennessee Value Added Assessment tests. The news hit with a thud shortly before the beginning of the current school year. Education Commissioner Kevin Huffman labeled TNVA’s performance “demonstrably poor,” and “unacceptable.” Republicans took a defensive posture (see Roger

Kane and Harry Brooks) and Democrats went on the attack (see Mike Stewart and Gloria Johnson). On Tuesday, some 20 TNVA teachers took the day off and headed to Nashville to oppose Stewart’s bill, begging questions about online substitute teachers. One 6th-grade teacher, Summer Shelton of Knoxville, defended her employer: “I’ve never seen a more dynamic curriculum,” she said. “I believe in this school.” She said she has autistic students and students who cannot cope with being part of a large classroom who have thrived for the first time while under TNVA instruction. “We can’t deny our parents the right to choose this option for their kids … I am requesting that you give us a chance …” Stewart has a long list of indictments of K12 Inc., which has been in hot water in several states for results similar to those it has logged in Tennessee. He attempted to have Rep. Gloria Johnson speak to the issue, but was shot down by committee chair Rep. Harry Brooks, who sponsored the 2011 virtual education bill and is carrying an administration bill that amounts to a mild kick in the butt com-

pared to Stewart’s nuclear option. The Brooks bill was approved and moves on to the full committee. Stewart’s bill failed on a voice vote (Kane’s status was “present, not voting.”). At the Education Committee meeting that same day, officials from the Putman County school system, which pioneered virtual education in Tennessee, talked about their VITAL (Virtual Instruction to Accentuate Learning) program, which they said has a 93 percent success rate and offers dual enrollment and advanced placement classes along with remedial and enrichment classes. (Numerous legislators have told us that they thought they were voting for the Putnam County model, not for an out-of-state, forprofit corporation.) They were careful, however, to distinguish their program from TNVA, without mentioning its name: “We wanted to have our virtual program led by the district – not somebody coming in from outside telling us what to do, and we’re not going out looking for students outside Putnam County,” said Dr. Jerry Boyd, director of Putnam County Schools.

What makes an effective teacher? You never forget a favorite teacher. Mine was Mrs. Fugua. She taught 6th grade at Linden Elementary School in Oak Ridge, and it didn’t take her long to figure me out. By the spring of that year, I was skipping class to work on a scrapbook for then-President Jimmy Carter, who apparently visited Oak Ridge back in 1978. Maybe my test scores went up that year because I was engaged, or maybe I missed important lessons while I was bopping around town taking pictures for the president. All I know is that Mrs. Fuqua made me feel important, which was invaluable to me, as it is to most kids. These days, we like to weigh and measure everything in our efforts to achieve maximum results, so it’s not surprising that researchers from the state Department of Education felt compelled to shake the data from the 2011-12 school year to see what would fall out. But the results are surprising: research concludes that neither experience nor advanced degrees makes teachers more effective, as measured by TVAAS (Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System) evaluations. TVAAS measures academic growth over time. I sought a local reaction to these findings, which were presented to the state

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Board of Education at the beginning of the month. Dr. John Bartlett, principal of Bearden High School, the largest school in the county, shared his thoughts. Student achievement is driven by instructional practices in the classroom, and new teachers are as capable of good teaching as experienced teachers, he said. But he’s concerned that such research could be

used to say that experience shouldn’t factor into teacher pay. It’s important that experienced teachers don’t feel undervalued, he said, because they play a critical role in retaining new teachers through mentoring. The study might also suggest that teacher pay should be based on test results. A potential problem is that teachers might become hesitant to teach lower-level students, he says. “High test scores is one indicator of effective teachers, but it’s not the only one. Relationships with students in the classroom, relationships built with the community and the lifetime success of the students are others.”

The proposed 2013 Knox County Schools budget will expand APEX, the district’s strategic compensation program for teachers. It rewards teachers for good instructional practices in the classroom, leadership and service in high needs schools, as well as student growth and achievement. It also reflects input from teachers and administrators throughout the county. As the time draws near for adopotion of the new school budget, let’s not get distracted by numbers that may have been crunched for reasons other than the improvement of our schools. Effective teachers, like Mrs. Fugua, can’t be interpreted by a bar graph.

Briggs blasts Campfield’s Lakeshore bill By Betty Bean Richard Briggs was packing for a trip to Washington, D.C., to attend a meeting of the American Medical Association’s Political Advocacy Committee when he heard about state Sen. Stacey Campfield’s bill to force the sale of the former Lakeshore Mental Health Institute’s campus to the highest bidder instead of allowing the city of Knoxville to expand Lakeshore Park. The city and the Lake-

shore Park Foundation have been proceeding with park expansion since the state closed the mental health hospital last summer. Briggs, a heart surgeon and county commissioner who plans to oppose Campfield in the 2014 Republican Primary, doesn’t think much of the bill. “We don’t need know-italls in Nashville deciding what to do with our land without any input from those of us who live here,” Briggs said, contrasting

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POWELL SHOPPER-NEWS â&#x20AC;˘ FEBRUARY 18, 2013 â&#x20AC;˘ A-5

Steward of the wild things Rabbit tobacco By Libby Morgan

A young Tennessee Wildlife Resources officer has settled in with this family to take care of our areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beloved public land, the 24,444 acres of Chuck Swan Wildlife Management Area. Dustin McCubbins became area manager for Chuck Swan in 2011 and moved into the managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence near the entrance to the peninsula, which lies inside the confluence of the Powell and Clinch Rivers on Norris Lake. His around-the-clock job calls for him to juggle many issues, all focused on conservation. He is an ambassador, a police officer, a farmer, a biologist, a wildlife and hunting expert, a dozer operator, a shooting range overseer and on the day we visited, an excellent tour guide. McCubbinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; obvious enthusiasm for â&#x20AC;&#x153;hisâ&#x20AC;? area produced a running commentary on the maintenance of the 1,100 acres of open spaces that are designed to provide wildlife with food and cover. He, two technicians and a few volunteers look after more than 400 fields, rotating crops of milo, corn, soybeans and clover not only for the animals, but to sustain the health of the soil for future crops. Currently, attracting quail is an important initiative. Wheat, millet and sunflowers are being planted in target areas for quail and doves. The team must also keep an eye on invasive species such as kudzu and bicolor lespedeza, which will crowd out the preferred plants. Their efforts in certain areas mesh with the forestry serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s timber harvests and studies being conducted by UTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agricultural and forestry departments. McCubbins is a turkey hunter and is involved with the National Wild Turkey Foundation, founded in 1973. Efforts nationwide have brought the wild turkey population from near extinction in the early 1900s to a sustainable level, and NWTF has become an active partner in turkey recovery. Lately the turkey population at Chuck Swan has dipped somewhat. Studies are underway to understand why. Conservation strategies at Chuck Swan that benefit one species build the health of the whole ecosystem. Regulated hunting is an integral part of the big picture. Records of deer kills over the past 20 years show the deer are getting larger, but less numerous. This is a good thing, says McCubbins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we record the number and weights of the game harvests of Chuck Swan, this provides us critical information about the success of our work. The deer in Chuck Swan werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t getting the opportunity to grow large because of the competition for food and other factors. Now we know our deer are living longer, becoming healthier and the population is nearer to our goals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to welcome everyone to come and enjoy Chuck Swan for hiking, horseback riding, camping, hunting, shooting, exploring. But we want people to pay attention to the rules. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No one is allowed in our caves, because someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothes or shoes may carry â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;white-nose syndrome,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; deadly to bats. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Non-hunters cannot

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Dustin McCubbins stands at Mossy Creek Spring in the heart of Chuck Swan. Photos by Libby Morgan come in the area during scheduled hunts. Coming up we have turkey hunts Thursday through Saturday mornings until 1 p.m. from March 28 to May 9, so if somebody wants to hunt for morels, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got the whole rest of the week to do it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Camping is only allowed in designated areas and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all primitive camping. At this time we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have horse camping. Access from the lakeshore is fine, but only for day use. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Public access is sunrise to sunset, year â&#x20AC;&#x2122;round,â&#x20AC;? says McCubbins.

Keeping an eye on almost 40 square miles of land with 120 miles of shoreline is a big job. We asked McCubbins what the rest of us can do to help. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can always use volunteers, but more importantly, just get the word out that we have a beautiful resource out here that needs to be enjoyed by people who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to abuse it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re lucky, you might be rewarded by spying a bald eagle from one of the two nests we know we have on Chuck Swan. Or maybe that bear we saw last year will pass through again.â&#x20AC;?

Experimentation seems to be one of the innate conditions of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adolescence and early teen years. While it creates a valuable learning experience, it can also be quite detrimental if channeled in the wrong direction. And experimentation with drugs, and particularly prescription drugs, is one of those misguided directions. When I was growing up, drugs were something your physician wrote you a prescription for and your parents took it to the drug store to be filled. In fact, our Concord village physician often carried a supply of the most common drugs in his physicianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case and dispensed them in a small envelope with the directions on how to take them. I cannot remember any teenager in the village abusing drugs, and I doubt that such use would have ever been considered. But I have to admit that we did have some vices. Probably the most prevalent one was smoking rabbit tobacco. It was a vile-smelling, whitelooking leaf that grew wild in fields. After you smoked a few roll-your-owns, it took about a month before you could taste food again. Like marijuana growers today, we had all the areas where it grew staked out and harvested every week or so. Unfortunately, smoking rab-

bit tobacco often led to smoking real cigarettes, which are as addictive as some wellknown drugs. The availability of alcoholic beverages was quite limited in Old Concord, but one of our gang found a recipe for â&#x20AC;&#x153;home brewâ&#x20AC;? and we decided to give it a try. We gathered the ingredients â&#x20AC;&#x201C; yeast, malt, sugar, etc. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and a large 20 gallon crock. We mixed it up according to directions, covered it with a cloth and let it ferment for a couple of weeks. Finally, the day came when it was time to sample our concoction. When the cloth cover was removed and I had my first look at the home brew, I knew it was not a drink to which I would ever become addicted. We either got the proportions or ingredients wrong, because after about half a glass I concluded that a Pepsi or RC Cola was a much better choice. I cannot remember what happened to the rest of the brew, but the rest of our gang shared my opinion. Certainly living in a rural area where the availability of smoking material or alcohol was either limited or nonexistent reduced the temptation to experiment with addictive substances. But in more urban areas such experimentation actually created a drug culture. Living in Washington, D.C., during the late 1960s and ear-

ly 1970s, I observed firsthand the drug culture that was so prevalent during those Vietnam War years. Of course, rabbit tobacco was replaced with another weed called marijuana, and a new substance called LSD took the place of prescription drugs. There were always antiwar demonstrations near the White House or on Capitol Hill during those years, and you could almost get high on marijuana just by walking through the crowd. But the effects of LSD are more serious because it causes hallucinations. I had the misfortune to be present when a young girl did a swan dive off the 22nd story of our high-rise apartment building. Her friends said she thought she could fly. Smoking rabbit tobacco and drinking home brew never had a lasting effect on the kids in Old Concord. Most enjoyed productive careers. But I often wondered what long-term effect the drug culture had on those who lived in urban areas. While many were able to put it behind them and became leaders in business, government and universities, others did not kick the habit and are either no longer with us or live a lifestyle not too different from the one they created for themselves four decades ago.

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There is hope in statistical data Sherlock Holmes once said it is a serious blunder to theorize before gathering data. The great detective, tweed cap atop, pipe in hand, found investigations cluttered and complicated by witnesses who got all excited and twisted facts to fit what they had already decided. Those who believe Tennessee football is doomed to mediocrity or worse should consider Sherlock’s wisdom. Columbo, Jessica Fletcher, Magnum and Sergeant Friday probably had the same concept – just the facts, please. Derek A. Jordan, UT graduate, Tullahoma land surveyor, law student and football fan, has more than enough facts to move the Volunteers from the deep despair of darkness into bright sunshine.

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His statistical methodology says teams, with decent coaching, almost always produce results in direct proportion to the four-year average of talent. Got that? It’s about the recruiting, stupid. Jordan, a busy worker and thinker, invested enough time to study 122 teams playing NCAA upper-division football. He uses the four most recent years of Rivals.com recruiting evaluations to determine expectations. His research goes back to 2002. He found that 60 to 70 percent of on-field results

followed form. Teams with the best players won the games. When predictions strayed, up or down, he focused on the coaches. Ah ha, some regularly produced better results than team talent projected. And some, year after year, recruited well but underperformed. There are those who coach up whatever they can get and excel in organization, strategy and motivation. There are others who manage to lose games they should win. It may come as a shock to some that the Volunteers, for the past four years, have been higher in talent evaluations than Southeastern Conference standings. This very minute, factoring in recent signees, Tennessee, using Jordan’s

Get a move on Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you … and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. (Genesis 12: 1, 2b) Her name means “delight,” and I have always said that she is well and truly named. My daughter Eden is smart and funny, talented and good. And she is moving. She left home after high school, went to college in Memphis, then worked awhile before putting herself through graduate school in Greensboro, N.C. When she left home for Memphis, her big sister Jordan was already there, and when she ventured

into grad school, one of her buddies from college days had gone ahead of her, blazing the trail and providing a built-in friend. Now, however, she is taking a job with a music festival in Vail, Colo., (I know, I know – life is tough! What a dream job!), and as much as she wanted the gig, she is face to face with the fact that she is heading into the unknown. She has not even met (face to face, at any rate) the person who hired her!

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No longer an easy fivehour drive from family, no longer in or near her beloved Southern mountains, no longer among dear friends she made in North Carolina. She is heading out, alone, into the unknown. I think of Abraham (and Sarah!) who obeyed the command to “Go!” I think of all the men and women who boarded frail, small ships and crossed oceans to come to a New World. I think of families who packed everything they could cram into Conestoga

formula, ranks sixth overall in talent, behind Alabama, Florida, Auburn, LSU and Georgia. This time last year it was sixth. Jordan says, in essence, Tennessee had the talent to go 5-3 in the 2012 SEC race. It went 1-7. “The Mississippi State and Missouri games are simply unexplainable, for more than one reason. Vanderbilt beat UT despite a huge dearth in talent. “Without question, Tennessee under Derek Dooley, was the largest underperforming team in the SEC. Vanderbilt was the highest overperforming team.” Jordan’s comprehensive number-crunching says better things are about to happen. Think seven victories. Maybe eight! Those with negative outlooks wonder how that could be. Tennessee attrition has been terrible. Lane Kiffin’s star-studded roundup evaporated. We failed to sign Vonn Bell.

Four Vols are leaving early for the NFL. The upcoming schedule is at least deadly. Oregon is out there waiting to squash the orange. I do believe Derek Jordan is a realist. He is not emotional when he says Butch Jones will make a difference. “Butch Jones, at Cincinnati, did not perform lower than his talent-based evaluation, and typically was a plus-two-games coach,” said Jordan. Alas, trouble is traditional for first-year coaches. But, starting right now, there is hope. Caution: Do not twist the facts. Let there be no mad leaps to ridiculous conclusions. Do not make big bowl reservations. But, we all know numbers do not lie. Well, not often. I felt a hint of suspicion when I discovered Tennessee and Oregon are almost identical in talent comparison.

wagons and set off for the far country, not knowing exactly how hard or how high or how long the trail would be. Eden will be fine. I keep telling her (and myself) that reassuring fact. I have no doubt that she will adjust to living at 9,000 feet above sea level. She will make friends. She will find a church. She will love her job; it involves music, after all! Her colleagues will love her. The Creator did some of His finest work in Colorado. It is a place of stunning beauty: lofty mountains, clean air and azure skies. I suppose my greatest fear is that she will never want to come back east. There are plans to be made, decisions to be solidified, possessions to pack (or pass on to someone else), farewells to be

said. The next few weeks will be happy, harried, hurried, tense, exciting, stomach-churning, sad, thrilling. Most importantly, this is an opportunity. A chance for the adventure of a lifetime. A real coming-of-age. I don’t worry about Eden. God has offered the opportunity, and Eden will settle in, do a great job, have a fantastic experience. God will bless her, lead her, guide her, nurture her, strengthen her and use her. The family and friends she leaves behind will miss her, but we will also cheer her on, pray for her, go west to visit her, keep in touch with her and admire her spunk. Vaya con Dios, mi hija. Go with God, my daughter. Like Abram, “You will be a blessing.”

Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.

News from SOS SOS opposes the proposed resolution coming before the Knox County Commission on Feb. 25 which asks the state legislature to change from appointed to elected school superintendents. SOS urges you to contact all commissioners to oppose such legislation by writing commission@knoxcounty.org or by calling 215-2038. Reach individual commissioners at firstname.lastname@ knoxcounty.org. Knox County Board of Education mid-month work session will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, in the first floor ballroom at the Andrew Johnson Building. Knox County Commission will meet at 1:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25. The meeting agenda includes discussion on both school security and the question of returning to election of school superintendents. School board members will be in Nashville on Feb. 19-20 to attend a legislative dinner and the Tennessee School Board Association Day on the Hill on Feb. 20, an opportunity for board members to meet with legislators and to attend committee hearings. Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre will join Knox County Sheriff Jimmy “JJ” Jones and Knoxville Police Chief David Rausch in a community forum on student safety and school security 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, at Amherst Elementary School, 5101 Schaad Rd.

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One church, two locations By Cindy Taylor Launching a new church location can be stressful and takes a lot of prayer, planning and hard work. But One Life Church in Powell decided to do just that. Lead pastor Rodney Arnold founded One Life in 2008. The church first met at Powell High School before moving to its current location at the Jubilee Facility on Callahan Road. Arnold saw a need to branch out into the Halls community in 2012. “The addition of this campus doubled our seating capacity, extended our reach into a new community, freed up seats at the Powell location to allow for even more growth there, and gave opportunities for community leaders to rise

Dylan Martin, pastor of One Life Church, Halls location Photo by Cindy Taylor

up among our volunteer teams,” said Arnold. Halls location pastor Dylan Martin said his main job is to care for people at the Halls location and get them connected.

“I do whatever I can to connect people into the life of the church,” said Martin who had a busy 2012. He married his wife Kendall last November following the Halls launch in August. Martin said One Life did not want to start another church just for the sake of doing another service. One Life in Powell had more than 100 people attending who were driving from farther north. When church leaders realized they were reaching people in the Halls community and causing members to drive outside their community for worship, starting a church in Halls just made sense. “It was also to reach people who are far from God,” said Martin. “We had people

in Halls who were being influential and helping others discover how their one life can make a difference.” One Life Halls launched August 19 with just over 300 people. The church is serving the community by building on established relationships and developing new ones; such as partnering with Halls High School. Members will be helping with landscaping around the school this spring. “The natural outflow of our mission is to not only reproduce believers in Jesus but to reproduce churches as well,” said Martin. “We want to make our presence known and be valuable here while making disciples who make disciples who make disciples.” One Life Halls is located at 6709 Maynardville Pike behind Amber Restaurant. Sunday worship is at 10:30 a.m.

er sister is over now, but she still sees both girls regularly. “They are my grandchildren now,” she says. Like most mentors, Catherine says she’s gotten more out of the relationship than her mentees. She’ll happily recruit anyone who has the heart to be a mentor. “You will enjoy it. It’s a wonderful opportunity for you, as well as for them, to learn how the world is. You can’t always live your life within your own cocoon.” Mentors receive support in the form of quarterly roundtable discussions and Catherine Beals, who has been training sessions, she says. a member of Second Presby- A recent session focused on terian Church for almost 50 the three most important years, serves as an Amachi things in the lives of teenagmentor. Photo by Wendy Smith ers. Catherine already knew the first one. “They’re on cellphones a student at Pellissippi State lot,” she says, rolling her eyes Community College, and the – just like a grandmother. younger is a senior at Fulton To learn more about the High School. Catherine is Amachi program, contact now 87. Her formal mentor- Knoxville Leadership Founing relationship with the old- dation at 524-2774.

Answering the call to love By Wendy Smith When the director of Knoxville Leadership Foundation’s Amachi program spoke at Second Presbyterian Church several years ago, Catherine Beals felt a call. Amachi matches mentors with children who have a parent in jail, and Catherine thought it sounded like something she could do. Her two sons were grown, and her husband had passed away, but she was still caring for her mother. When her mother died a year and a half later at the age of 111, she was the oldest person in the state. Catherine was ready to answer the call. She became a mentor to a 7th-grade girl. The first time she went to the girl’s home, she was nervous about driving into the Western Heights neighborhood. “Now everyone in the

area knows my car,” says Catherine. “I’m just part of the family.” During that first visit, Catherine was scared to death – and so was her mentee. But she took the girl to her house, and a relationship was born. They played games and went to the movies. A few months later, the girl’s younger sister became Catherine’s second mentee. She took the girls to UT sporting events and out to dinner. She tried to teach them to play tennis. “I didn’t have much luck there,” Catherine says with a chuckle. She also taught the girls about life. She helped them open savings accounts. She encouraged them to read. She discouraged them from using drugs and becoming pregnant. The older sister is now a

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Food banks ■ Graveston Baptist Church, 8319 Clapps Chapel Road, is giving away a half-trailer load of free food to families in need, first come, first served, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 2. Info: 686-0186. ■ 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. Info: 922-9412. ■ Knoxville Free Food Market, 4625 Mill Branch Lane, distributes free food 10 a.m.-1 p.m. each third Saturday. Info: 566-1265. ■ New Hope Baptist Church Food Pantry distributes food boxes 5-6:30 p.m. each third Thursday. Info: 688-5330. ■ Bookwalter UMC offers One Harvest Food Ministries to the community. Info and menu: http://bookwalterumc.org/oneharvest/index. html or 689-3349, 9 a.m.noon. weekdays. ■ Glenwood Baptist Church of Powell, 7212 Central Ave. Pike, is opening the John 5 Food Pantry some Fridays in February from 9:30-11:15 a.m. For appointment: 9382611; leave a message and your call will be returned. ■ Ridgeview Baptist Church

offers a Clothes Closet free of cost for women, men and children in the Red Brick Building, 6125 Lacy Road. Open to the public 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. every second Saturday.

Meetings, classes ■ Knoxville Fellowship Luncheon meets at noon each Tuesday at Golden Corral. Info: www.kflluncheon.com. ■ Glenwood Baptist Church, 7212 Central Ave. Pike, hosts “Fit for the Father,” a program that promotes body and soul fitness while serving the Lord, at 6 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday. A fee of $20 covers the class and the book. Info: 938-2611. ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, hosts Wednesday Night Supper at 5:45, followed by a choice of Adult Bible Study, Prayer Group or Chancel Choir. Child care is provided. For reservations: 690-1060. Info: www.beaverridgeumc.org. ■ Gospel singing 3:30-5:30 p.m. every Saturday at the Bargain Shopper Mini-Mall, 5713 Clinton Highway. Local groups featured; free admission. Info: Warren Biddle, 945-3757, or D.C. Hale, 688-7399.

HEALTH NOTES ■ PK Hope Is Alive Parkinson Support Group of East Tennessee will meet 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, at Kern UMC Family Life Center, 451 E. Tennessee Ave. in Oak Ridge. All are welcome. Info: Karen Sampsell, 482-4867; email pk_hopeisalive@ bellsouth.net or visit www. pkhopeisalive.org. ■ Registration is open for the “Lucky Kidney” 6K Run/2K Walk presented by Dialysis Clinic Inc. to benefit the East Tennessee Kidney Foundation. The event will begin 9 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at Krutch Park Extension. Advance run/ walk registration is $26. Advance registrations must be received online at http://www.etkidney. org or via postal mail by Monday, March 17. On-site

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Gallo gives students a world of knowledge By Betty Bean When Lou Gallo was growing up in Middletown, N. J., he always liked the idea of being a teacher, but it was hard to imagine since there weren’t any male teachers in his school. “By the time I got to college I thought I might like to do it, but I also wanted to make money. I was contemplating law school and preparing for the LSAT when I woke up one day and was like, ‘What am I doing?’” So he took his undergraduate degree from the College of New Jersey and headed south to the University of Tennessee to get a master’s degree in education. Why UT? “My brother attended UT, and so did several relatives. We were always Vols fans and we were probably the only New Jersey family that went on vacation to the Grand Ole Opry. My mom always liked country music,” he said. That somewhat random chain of circumstances planted Gallo in Knoxville where he worked his way through school waiting tables at the Italian Market and Grill, and in 1992-93, he spent what he calls the most rewarding year of his young life as a teaching intern at Bearden High School, putting down roots that would allow him to become one of the most acclaimed teachers in the Knox County school system. In 19 years at West High School, he has been West High, East Tennessee and Knox County Teacher of the Year (2008), and a recipient of a Milken National Educator Award in 2004. Gallo was invited to chaperone four students for 10 days in Japan for the Panasonic Cultural Exchange Program. He teaches advanced placement and International Baccalaureate European history classes, sponsors the Youth in Government program and engages students in simulations of state and national governments and the United Nations. He is on the leadership team that develops curriculum, in-service days and exit tests for Knox County schools’ social studies programs and leads workshops on implementation of AP European history courses. During the summer, he reads AP European History exam essays for the college boards and, in his spare time, takes groups of students on foreign trips. Last summer, he was one of five outstanding American teachers chosen to participate in the “Torch for Education” project, and he and his wife, Cathy, spent five days in Edinburgh Scotland for the Olympic run.

Lou Gallo points to the world map painted onto the walls of his social studies class at West High School. Photo by Ruth White

Two of his students, Liz Kemp and Lexie Barton, wrote short essays recommending him. Kemp described Gallo as a tough teacher who pushes his students to do things they never dreamed they could do. “He helps us learn in a way that no other teacher does, and it shines through his high AP scores every year,” Liz said. Lexie described him as not only a teacher but also “a mentor. I have learned so much as one of his students that I feel prepared to take on the challenges in front of me, because he delivers the perfect mixture of tough love and TLC when it comes to your school work and your work ethic, and inevitably this has carried into how I work as a student and a person.” But, flashing back two decades, none of these things would have happened if Gallo hadn’t been able to find a job – no easy task for a history major. “I was hoping to work at Bearden, but I got cut. Then, I thought I was going to have a job at South-Doyle Middle School, but that position was cut. I interviewed at several places, and was getting a little discouraged,

but luckily, Al Bell (the supervisor) loved me, and introduced me to Donna Wright, who was then the principal at West, and she brought me on board here. I was a week from going back to New Jersey,” he said. Gallo, who is half Italian (the other half if a mixture of Irish, French and English), says working at the Italian Market & Grill was great preparation for his life’s work. “I learned how to deal with people. That’s one of the most important skills we can have. As a teacher, I’ve had to constantly interact with the public, and this prepared me in many ways.” During his first years at West, Gallo taught world history and geography. Later, he moved into European history, which is his favorite. Although he doesn’t teach government classes, he stays involved in that field via his Youth in Government program, which gives him the opportunity to take students to the model U.N. in Murfreesboro, to Boston for the Harvard Model Congress and to Nashville for the state Youth Legislature, which is his favorite conference because the kids actually take over the House and Senate chambers for a weekend. He says he’s toyed with the idea of running for county commission, but

has pretty much decided that he’s not temperamentally suited to the trench warfare of local politics. “In the first place, I’d have to retire from teaching, and I’m very fortunate in that I have a job I enjoy. That’s a hard thing for people to have – the same job for 19 years and still enjoy it. In the second place, I don’t have tolerance for idiots – every now and then the New Jersey in me comes out.” This summer, Gallo will team up with German teacher Mauri Brooks, who is taking students on a trip to Germany. Two years ago, he took a group to London, Paris and Munich. At some point in the not-too-distant future, Gallo is hoping to take a group to his favorite place, Italy, where he anticipates introducing his charges to real Italian food. “I love to eat,” he said. “I like for kids to experience the culture, and there’s so much of that culture that is food. I don’t really like foie gras, but when I took the kids to France, I encouraged them to taste it. We had raw clams in Boston and paella in Spain and we’ll have pasta in Italy.” He does draw the line at one delicacy, however. “Dog. In Asia, they’re going to try give you dog. It’s very expensive, so no one’s going to give you dog by mistake.

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Heading to the Cumberlands By Cindy Taylor Anderson County High School seniors Cody Headrick and Andy Long have officially made University of the Cumberlands their college of choice. The two football players signed with the university during a special event in their honor Feb. 13 at the high school. Both will trade their Maverick uniform for that of the Patriots this fall. “We thought they were going to offer, so Cody and I went up to the university together and decided we wanted to sign,” said Long, who played running back for the Mavericks. He plans to study for a career in physical therapy. He is the son of Alicia and Carl Long. “We are really proud of him for getting into Cumberland,” said Alicia.

Headrick transferred from Central High School last year and played center for the Mavericks during this past season. He plans to study for a career in teaching. He is the son of Katrina and Jeff Headrick. “We are so proud of him,” said Jeff. “He came up playing ball in the Halls community and we are grateful to all the coaches who got him here.” Coach John Bland made the trip from Cumberland to attend the signing. “Both of these young men are quality people,” said Bland. “We like to recruit players who possess character and we’re excited about these two becoming part of our team.” Anderson County coaches said that to the best of their knowledge this was the first double signing in the history of the school.

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Powell Panthers: Lex Waters, Alex Hill, Jeremy Fine, Shey Ammans, Matt Edens, Mike Brown, Jack Rase, Trey Brooks, Dallas Fields, Clay Payne and Harrison White. Photo by Lifetouch

Powell teams advance in district tourney By Tami Rase The Powell boys basketball team ended its regular season 22-2 (15-1 in district play). This is the first boys’ varsity team in Powell’s history to go undefeated in its home gym. This year’s team also reached the Top Ten rankings in the state and was the No. 1 seed going into the 3-AAA district tournament last week. Both girls and boys teams swept rival Oak Ridge in regular season play. This is a very impressive team and they have played an amazing regular season, not always receiving the acknowledgement or the attention their efforts deserve. The sports shows, newspapers and even online boards seem to focus on other teams, rarely mentioning Powell. Teams always seem to have that one “go-to guy” and that is where the focus goes. If you hear Karns you think of Sibley. The same goes for Halls – Moore – and Oak Ridge – Jaylin Henderson.

Coach Mike Ogan doesn’t have one player that he relies on every game. Each pass, steal, assist and point that pushes them toward their goal, regardless of who gets the credit on the stat sheet, is important and these boys get it. You won’t see hand gestures after a 3-point shot. You will see, however, five young men getting in position to play defense. Michael Jordan once said, “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” The Powell Panthers celebrated senior night and a

big win over Oak Ridge in front of a massive crowd for the last regular season home game. With a final score of 35-30, it is obvious both teams struggled offensively. Powell had only one player with double digit scores. The second half started with Powell trailing by eight points. The Panthers never quit fighting, and with the help of the fantastic student section they slowly closed the gap. Hitting 15 of 19 free throws, Powell rallied to victory and a district championship. When the Panthers control the clock, things fall

into place. This team shows self-control and impressive ball handling skills. Coach Ogan has really bonded with the team and they trust his judgment and direction. They listen to him and together they keep winning. Note: At last week’s district tournament, both teams advanced to play Saturday (after our press time). The girls played Hardin Valley and the boys went up against Halls for the championship. Win or lose, both Powell teams will advance to the regional tournament.

Participants in the Powell Middle School geography bee are: (seated) school winner Josh Bunch; (standing) Connor Peak, Patrick Kelly, Savannah Bresler, Izzy Jones, Alleigh Watson, Turner Rogers, Ray Pritchard and Brandon Simmons. Photo submitted

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Josh Bunch, an 8th-grade student at Powell Middle School and last’s year’s runnerup, won the school-level National Geographic Bee. Connor Peak, a 7th grader, earned the runner-up title. Each social studies class in grades 6-8 held a Bee to select a slate of up to 10 contestants. The National Geographic Bee is a yearly competition sponsored by The National Geographic Society. Participating students range from grades 4 through 8. Each school selects one winner who then takes a written test sent directly to National Geographic for scoring. If selected, the student competes at the state level in Nashville in April.

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The Pellissippi State Nursing Program wishes to announce that it will host a site review for initial accreditation of its Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AASN) program. You are invited to meet and visit the team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled Wednesday, March 6, 2 p.m. at the Blount County Campus auditorium located at 2731 W. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Friendsville, TN. Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted directly to Dr. Sharon Tanner, Chief Executive Officer, 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326 or email: sjtanner@nlnac.org. All written comments should arrive at NLNAC by February 25.

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Kindergarten students at Brickey-McCloud Elementary enjoyed handing out valentine cards last week. Cadence Hendrick and Lauren Davis watch as Palle Rosencrantz (center) places his cards Jaxon Ratcliff peeks inside his classmate’s box to see his colinside their decorated boxes. Photos by Ruth White lection of valentines. Seth Perry created a decorative robot to collect all of his valentine cards.

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Valentine’s Day Alyssa Graham writes in her journal for Valentine’s Day. The day in Kara Israel’s class began with breakfast, eaten family style, in the classroom, following by each student writing in a journal. The excitement level rose when students began to pass out valentines to friends.

Zayne Clark dressed up in a colorful tie and vest for the valentine celebration at Brickey-McCloud. Many of the students in Israel’s classroom dressed in extra special attire to add to the festivities.

SCHOOL NOTES Atomic swimmers place at meet Members of the Atomic City Aquatic Club competed recently in the Lois Weir Invitational Swim Meet. Pictured are (front) Tanner Alexander (second place 8U), Carly Wrobleski (third place 8U), Mason Fischer (first place 8U), Jake Mason (first place 8U), Colby Maupin (third place, 9-10), Alton Alexander (first place 10U),Vidar Hondorf (second place, 9-10); (middle row) coach Kendahl McMahon, Cameron Holcomb (third place, 11-12); (back row) coaches Breona Moyers, Mike Bowman and Lars Hondorf. Photo submitted

Central High School ■ The second annual fashion show will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, in the school auditorium. Tickets are $5 at the door. All proceeds will benefit the school’s PTSO.

First Lutheran School ■ A booth will be set up at the Women Today Expo noon-5 p.m. Sunday, March 3, for interested parties to learn about the school’s summer camp “God’s Enchanting Kingdom” to be held May 28. Info: www. firstlutheranschool.com.

Letter to Heiskell and area residents From The Heiskell Community Organization As many of you are aware, last year the very difﬁcult decision was made to outsource the medical and ﬁre protection which the Heiskell Volunteer Fire Department had provided for over 30 years.

years of age is invited to attend. The Center is also open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. for games and crafts for senior citizens. For more information about senior services, call Janice White at 548-0326.

The HVFD was experiencing many growing pains and economic impacts – which we all are facing. An agreement was reached with Rural/Metro to provide these necessary services for the Heiskell Community, and so far, all is going well.

One of our major goals is to seek, ﬁnd and work toward establishing a stand-alone Heiskell Community Center.

As a result of this action, the HVFD Board of Directors joined with the Board of Directors of the Heiskell Community Center to form a new organization, The Heiskell Community Organization (THCO).

We are currently located in the gym area of the Heiskell United Methodist Church and have run out of room to expand programs. We are looking for property in the Heiskell area that would be around ﬁve acres. If you know of any property that might be available for a new Community Center, please give Jim Kirk a call at 947-2982.

This new board will be working to provide services to the community such as senior activities and youth programs, as well as overseeing the contract with Rural/Metro for emergency services for the community. Board co-chairs are Janice White and Steve Rudd. Liz Jett is treasurer and Jacki Kirk is secretary of THCO.

When we have accomplished this goal, we can include additional community services and events. We hope to have the space to accommodate parties of up to 150 people, such as birthday parties, baby showers, wedding receptions, etc. We also hope to have a separate gym for area youth and adults to use for basketball and other athletic events.

The Heiskell Community Center provides an extensive Senior Program, which includes book club, bus trips, games and crafts.

We will be hosting several fundraising events over the next year to raise money for land and for the building, and we would appreciate everyone in the community coming out to support these efforts.

Located at 9420 Heiskell Road, the Center has a monthly seniors meeting on the second Thursday of each month, beginning at 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and includes an informational speaker with lunch and bingo following. This program is free to area senior citizens (donations accepted) and everyone over 55

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HPUD mulls budget By Shannon Carey James Smith, chief financial officer, presented a preliminary budget to Hallsdale Powell Utility District commissioners during the board’s monthly meeting Feb. 11. Smith said he would be updating the proposed budget this month and

would present a recommendation at the next board meeting. Commissioner Todd Cook asked if the preliminary budget calls for a rate increase. “It is hard to say with such preliminary numbers, but we factored in no revenue growth,” Smith said.

Cook indicated that he would like to see a budget with no rate increase this year. The board approved sale via auction of surplus equipment, including some trucks, small construction equipment and office furniture. Commissioner Bob Crye pointed out that one

of the vehicles to be auctioned was former HPUD president Marvin Hammond’s company car, a 2011 GMC Yukon. Due to a scheduling conflict, the board voted to move the next board meeting to Monday, March 18, instead of March 11. As part of the board’s decision to have an evening meeting once per quarter, the March 18 board meeting will begin at 6 p.m.

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Celebrations at Northgate By Alvin Nance Northgate Terrace residents like to celebrate as a community. Thanks to city of K nox v ille r e c r e at ion coordinator Debbie Jackson, Nance our KCDC property managers Teresa Lawson and Teri Evans, and many area churches and organizations, I can count on the residents at Northgate Terrace and the Manor at Northgate Terrace to celebrate for almost every holiday and special occasion. Valentine’s Day is no different. On Tuesday, Northgate Terrace hosted a Valentine’s Day Tea in the social hall. Every resident was encouraged to wear pink or red to the party. More than 50 residents attended the event with special Valen-

tine’s Day themed treats. The Valentine’s celebrations don’t stop there! On Feb. 19, women from Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church are coming in to throw an After Valentine’s Day Party for the 40 residents of the Manor at Northgate Terrace. The Manor is an independent living facility on the second and third stories of Northgate Terrace. It provides supportive services to those experiencing problems associated with the aging process. The Cedar Springs volunteers are providing refreshments, bingo – which is always a favorite with our residents – and singing. I have been so appreciate of the outpouring of support from local churches and organizations that the Manor and Northgate Terrace have received in the past few months. Over the Christmas holidays, Washington Pike United Methodist Church

Northgate Terrace residents Carrie Wyrick, Lela Park and Donna Underwood enjoy one of the many celebrations at Northgate Terrace. Photo submitted brought personal Christmas cards for each resident at the Manor. The North Knoxville Business and Professional Association took a Christmas wish list from the Manor residents and bought every single resident a gift. The requested gifts ranged from electric shavers, purses, pants, nightgowns and so much more. Thanks to these great community organizations for making sure these holidays are special for our elderly residents. One of my favorite quotes about teamwork from an unknown author says, “Regardless of differ-

ences, we strive shoulder to shoulder … Teamwork can be summed up in five short words: We believe in each other.” We’re so excited for these continuing partnerships and the opportunities to work together. The residents always look forward to these events and sharing the holidays with their fellow residents and visitors. We’re already looking to our next event. The youth group at Cedar Springs has volunteered to decorate the doors of the residents’ apartments for Easter! Alvin Nance is executive director and CEO of Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation.

Kroger rezoning hits annexation issue When Knoxville City Council meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, the 9-member body will consider a rezoning of huge importance to Powell and surrounding neighborhoods. The Kroger Co. is asking to rezone 18 acres, a part of the old Powell Airport, to allow construction of a new store. The request includes removal of the current floodway designation. Neighbors, especially Tommy and Teresa Montgomery, whose property backs up to the airport land across Beaver Creek, believe the project and its preliminary fill will increase the possibility of flooding on their land as well as upstream. Metropolitan Planning Commission passed Kroger’s request 13-0 on its consent agenda. City Council delayed a vote to give the company time to meet with neighbors, and we understand such a meeting was scheduled for today (Feb. 18). The MPC vote was not contested by staff or members because a revised FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) floodplain map does not show floodway on the proposed Kroger site. A more significant concern is the lack of representation for the neighbors – both business and residential. That happened under the administration of former Mayor Victor Ashe when the property was annexed.

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Joe and Wanda Russell Kennedy of Powell celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a celebration dinner hosted by their children. They were married Feb. 15, 1963. Joe is a drywall finisher. The couple have six children: Janice Starnes, Joanna Davis, Judy Moore, Jeanette Bradley, Joseph Kennedy and Jerry Kennedy; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Joe and Wanda Kennedy

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TUESDAY, FEB. 19 Pancake Fest 2013, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., John T. O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. Fundraiser includes craft fair, a bake sale and marketing/vendor tables featuring companies that provide services to/for seniors in the community.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 20 Seniors Valentine’s Dance, hosted by Third Wednesday Club of Washburn, begins at noon. Bring a covered dish. Behind Washburn School. Info: 201-1102.

THURSDAY, FEB. 21 The Virtual Dementia Tour, 5-7 p.m., Elmcroft of Halls. Participants’ hearing, vision and other senses are distorted to simulate the effects of the disease. Info/to participate: Amanda, 925-2668. Parent Dinner, hosted by Christus Victor Lutheran Early Childhood Development Center, 6 p.m. All parents of tots attending ECDC are invited. Info: 687-8228.

FRIDAY, FEB. 22 6th Grade Regional Science Fair, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Tex Turner Arena, LMU campus in Harrogate. Features local county winners. Info: Terry Acuff, 423-626-4677. E-book Help Session – Kindle, 3 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: Reference Department, 215-8700.

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY, FEB. 22-24 Baseball tournament, open to all: Tball and 6U coach pitch, 8U-14U, and middle school varsity and JV; Halls Community Park. Info: 992-5504 or hcpsports@ msn.com.

SATURDAY, FEB. 23 Kiwanis Club of Northside Knoxville’s Pancake Jamboree and Bake Sale, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church (Broadway at Emory Place). Proceeds benefit Northside’s Service Fund for community projects, including the Cerebral Palsy Center and the Halls, Fulton and Central High Key Clubs. Family tickets $10, individual $4. Info: 414-6218. Winter Tealight Workshop, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., with Shelley Mangold, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. Registration deadline Feb. 18. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net. Shannondale Elementary Foundation’s “Dancing in the Moonlight!” fundraiser, 6:30 p.m.,

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Are we Listening?: “The Diary of Adam and Eve” and “Louder, I Can’t Hear You,” 7:30 p.m. at Jubilee Center, presented by the Powell Playhouse. Info: 9477428, 256-7428. Free “Learn to Row” opportunities, hosted by the Oak Ridge Rowing Association. Sessions: 9:3011:30 a.m. Saturday; 12:30-2:30 p.m.; 10 a.m.-noon Sunday. Open to the public; no rowing experience necessary; arrive 15-20 minutes prior to session; attend any or all sessions.

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THURSDAY, FEB. 28 The ICARe-Union County meeting, 11:30 a.m., Revival Vision Church, 154 Durham Drive. All are welcome. RSVP for lunch: 406-6930. Open Door Book Review, 10 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Charles Maynard, former president of the Friends of the Smokies, will discuss his book, “Blue Ridge, Ancient and Majestic: A Celebration of the World’s Oldest Mountains,” co-authored by Jerry Greer.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 2 Free women’s self-defense class, noon, Overdrive Krav Maga & Fitness, 7631 Clinton Highway. Info: www.overdrivema.com or 362-5562. The Art of Handmade Books, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with Bob Meadows, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. Registration deadline Feb. 25. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net. Dulcimer lessons from National Mountain Dulcimer champion and folk musician Sarah Morgan, 1-4 p.m., Union County Arts Co-Op, 1009 Main St., Maynardville. Info: 992-9161.

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Underglazes and Wax resist for bright surfaces, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. each day, with Jane Cartwright, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. Registration deadline Feb. 25. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net. KnoxPex 2013 annual stamp show, “The 150th anniversary of the Civil War Siege of Knoxville,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at Holiday Inn West, 304 N. Cedar Bluff Road. Admission is free. Info: www.stampclubs.com/ knoxville/index.html.

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Boot Camp for farmers: Learn marketing and business management to successfully sell your products at farmers markets. UT-sponsored workshop, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Register at least five days ahead with Nancy Austin, 974-7717 or naustin@utk.edu.

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Temple hosts district academic and fine arts competition Temple Baptist Academy hosted the annual Tennessee Association of Christian Schools (TACS) district competition Feb. 7 and 8. Students from Temple competed along with students from Tri-Cities Christian School (Blountville), Cedar View Christian School (Kingsport), Calvary Christian School (Kingston), Mt. Pisgah Christian Academy (Oliver Springs) and Christian Academy of the Smokies (Sevierville) in various categories of music, art, photography, speech, drama, science, math, chess, spelling bee, and more.

Phillip Thompson competes in the TACS district competition.

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Mallory Sullivan warms up before playing flute in the TACS district competition. Students placing ﬁrst or second in their respective categories will go on to compete at the TACS state academic and ﬁne arts competition in Murfreesboro, March 21-22. Top

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