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Krypton Mayor
Cindy Taylor followed the Knox County mayor to New Krypton Comics on March 12. Turns out Tim Burchett is an avid collector. “I collect comic books and found New Krypton Comics recently,” said Burchett. “The owner (Randy Cross) is a hardworking guy, and we wanted to do something to bring focus to his store.”
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Panther baseball Baseball season has arrived and the Powell Panthers opened it with style against Campbell County, winning 14-1. Cameron Payne set the tone for the game in the third inning with a double to left field. Pitcher Dalton Long kept the Cougars in check for the first four innings with Tanner Hill relieving him in the fifth to pitch a scoreless final inning. For a full schedule, see our baseball preview inside.
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NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ
Halls GOP The Halls Republican Club will meet 7 p.m. Monday, March 17, at Boys & Girls Club, Dry Gap Pike, with refreshments from 6-7. Invited candidates are Bo Bennett, Bob Thomas, Michele Carringer, Ed Brantley and Steve Williams. Members and guests can ask questions.
Candidates at BPA Candidates will speak at the Halls Business and Professional Association meeting at noon Tuesday, March 18, at Beaver Brook Country Club. Lunch is $10, and everyone is invited. Speakers are: Patti Bounds, unopposed candidate for school board from District 7; Bob Thomas, unopposed for County Commission Seat 10 at-large; and Michele Carringer and Ed Brantley, candidates for County Commission Seat 11 at-large.
Halls Hall of Fame The Halls High Alumni Association is seeking nominees for this year’s inductees into the Halls Alumni Hall of Fame. Nominees must have been Halls High graduates for at least 30 years and have been successful at the local, state, national or international level in either business or public service. Info or to receive a nomination form, call David Wayland at 922-7615.
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Is your child ready? By Cindy Taylor Kindergarten Round-up for the 2014-2015 school year is Tuesday, April 8, for Knox County Schools. Students eligible for enrollment must have celebrated their 5th birthday on or before Aug. 15, 2014. To enroll, parents should bring their child’s birth certificate, proof of residency within the school zone, up-to-date immunization records and proof of a health/physical exam recorded on a Tennessee Child Health Record completed by a medical provider or Knox County Health Department. Paperwork can be downloaded from many school websites or picked up at any school during school hours. The Round-up at Pleasant Ridge Elementary will be 8-9 a.m. and 3:30-6 p.m., but kindergarten teachers are just as concerned about the readiness of the students as they are about getting them signed up to start school.
Kara Israel is one of four kindergarten teachers at Pleasant Ridge. She says, “If children don’t know how to write their name the correct way they will come in already behind,” she said. “Things have changed tremendously in the past few years, especially since Common Core.” Israel says parents should spend the summer preparing their children for their first year of school: for example, writing their name with the proper use of capital letters and practicing using tools such as scissors and glue. To locate your school zone, go to the KGIS map system and type in your address or contact Knox County Schools Transportation and Zoning Department at 594-1550. You can also Google “Knox County SchoolsElementary Schools Department” and click “Find my school zone.” Check school websites for times for Kindergarten teachers at Pleasant Ridge Elementary, Kelli Smith, Kara Israel, the round-up at your school. Stephanie Fleetwood and Vanessa Hammond, revert to their own childhood in preparation for Kindergarten Round-up. Photo by Cindy Taylor
Huge gift to Second Harvest By Ruth White Smithfield and Food City partnered to help feed Knoxville-area families by donating 80,000 pounds of meat products to the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee. This is the largest donation of protein received by Second Harvest. At the Powell store on Thursday, Jesse Lewis, Food City’s chief operating officer and senior vice president, said he was humbled by Smithfield’s generosity and what they give back to the community. This significant donation in Tennessee is part of Smithfield’s Helping Hungry Homes tour, the company’s coast-to-coast effort to help families and individuals become more food secure. Through this program, Smithfield has made more than 180 donations to food banks, after-school nutrition programs, and naturaldisaster relief across the country. Second Harvest distributes one
Smithfield’s Dennis Pittman, Gail Root and Rachael Ellis with Second Harvest Food Bank, Powell store manager Terri Gilbert and Food City senior vice president Jesse Lewis help unload the Smithfield truck. Photo by Ruth White million meals a month. Officials said Thursday’s donation will provide more than 320,000 meals. “Donations to food banks typically fall off after the holiday season, so this significant donation from Smithfield and Food City is particularly timely,” said Elaine Streno, executive director of Second Harvest Food Bank of
East Tennessee. “Of all the food we distribute, the need for protein is the most critical. We appreciate the partnership and commitment of Smithfield and Food City to bring this substantial donation to our community.” Smithfield Foods and its independent operating companies
have a long history of stocking food banks, supporting afterschool nutrition programs and providing food relief in the wake of natural disasters. In January 2008, Smithfield established the Helping Hungry Homes initiatives to help ensure that American families in need do not go hungry.
Looming health-care deadline spawns signup push By Betty Bean Time is running out on the open enrollment period to sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. The deadline is Monday, March 31, and local residents can find information on the city of Knoxville website at www.cityofknoxville. org/AffordableCareAct, as well as at healthcare.gov, the federal government website. Or call 1-800318-2596. Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero is making a strong push to encourage her constituents to enroll:
“For the first time, those who have been shut out of the healthinsurance system in the past have a new way of accessing quality, affordable options,” Rogero told more than 50 representatives of area churches at an ACA signup rally Rogero last week. “Faith leaders like you share a vision of a responsibility to care for our nation’s sick, our nation’s children
and the overall health of our community.” The city is sponsoring an enrollment event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22, at Pellissippi State Community College’s Magnolia Campus, 1610 E. Magnolia Ave. Trained enrollers will be on hand to provide free assistance to people who want to apply for health coverage. For more information or to volunteer to help at the event, contact Elizabeth Wright at ewright@enrollamerica.org or 865-203-4691. Becky Harmon, a registered
nurse who served as Knox County’s ACA volunteer coordinator last year, has gotten back into the fray for the last big push after taking a couple of months off. She says the state has been unhelpful. “State government has made it really difficult for us (to help people sign up). For example, the only way you can enroll in Tenncare now is through Healthcare.gov. You used to be able to go to the Department of Human Services and apply, but you can no longer do
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health & lifestyles Treatment for prostate cancer keeps retired professor close to home As a retired professor of industrial engineering, John Hungerford of Knoxville, 74, is used to taking a methodical, scientific approach to solving problems. When he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in April 2006, Hungerford used the same logic to make decisions about his treatment. “I used all that good training to plot my treatment plan,” said Hungerford. “But at first, I had kind of a sense of panic about the whole process. You think you have to do something right away.” But Hungerford’s cancer was in an early stage, giving him some time, and, like many prostate cancers, was relatively slow growing. “At first you think, ‘I’m going to die.’ But then you find out that’s not the case if the cancer’s not aggressive. Yes, you’re going to die, but not necessarily from that,” he said. Hungerford attended a prostate cancer support group at the Cancer Support Community of Knoxville – formerly called the Wellness Community. “I found that group amazingly helpful because a lot of men had a good reservoir of technical knowledge,” he said. Hungerford considered many current treatment options for prostate cancer. “Then I heard about this alternative at Thompson Cancer Survival Center, called tomotherapy. It’s basically a very focused kind of radiation that is limited to the cancerous cells and a small area around them,” he said. Tomotherapy delivers radiation slice-by-slice, a tiny bit at a time, as opposed to hitting the entire prostate at once. Hungerford went to the Thompson Cancer Survival Center in the summer of 2006 and met Dr. Daniel Scaperoth, a radiation oncologist. “Right from the outset I liked Dr. Scaperoth,” said Hungerford. “He was very straight-forward with me and answered all my questions
Prostate cancer survivor John Hungerford enjoys a daily walk with the family dog, Gertrude. After being diagnosed with cancer in 2006, Hungerford researched a treatment that was right for him and that led him to Thompson Cancer Survival Center.
“From the time my wife and I to my satisfaction. I felt like he was great deal of honesty between him in it for the patient’s benefit, and and me.” went to Thompson, we had a good he was trying to respond to what He said the Thompson Center feeling about the place,” he said. “It’s a light and airy atmosphere, the patient needed. There was a impressed him as well.
Weighing your options for prostate cancer Of all the cancers, prostate is one of the slowest growing. If caught early, patients typically have plenty of time to decide on the best treatment option for their particular situation. “People can die of prostate cancer, but it’s also very treatable and, for the most part, curable,” said Dr. Daniel Scaperoth, a radiation oncologist at Thompson Cancer Survival Center. Each of the treatments currently available for prostate surgery has a similar success rate, with a variety of side effects. In general, they fall into two main categories: radiation Dr. Daniel or surgery. Scaperoth “Usually men will go to a urologist or radiologist and get a couple of different opinions,” said Scaperoth. “There are support groups in town, and men will share their stories about what went well and what didn’t go well.”
“And the decision depends a little bit on age,” he added. “Younger patients in their 50s and 60s will lean a little toward surgery because they can always add radiation later. People over 70 might lean more toward radiation.” There are so many options it can be difficult to choose, Scaperoth said. If it’s an early stage of disease, men can even choose not to do anything at all. “Watchful waiting is also OK, with active surveillance of PSA levels,” Scaperoth said. PSA, prostate specific antigen, is a blood test that can detect the disease at an early stage. “The PSA test is what gives you lot of options,” said Scaperoth. The American Urological Association recommends that men talk to their physicians about when to have a first PSA screening and how often they should be screened after that. In general, men ages 55 to 69 should be screened every two to four years. “It’s really something you should talk to your doctor about, based on your own risk factors,” said Scaperoth.
and the people were the same way. I just had a really good feeling about it.” Starting in mid-July, Hungerford had 39 tomotherapy treatments, one per weekday, until the end of summer. “They do precise CT (computed tomography) scans to locate the prostate,” he said. “There’s no pain. I was just lying there maybe 20 to 30 minutes each time. You don’t really feel anything, actually.” “Toward the end of the treatment series you feel a little bit of fatigue,” said Hungerford. “The last couple of weeks I felt sluggish and slow, like I was walking through mud.” But over the weeks, Hungerford’s PSA tests showed that the cancer was being destroyed. A PSA test is a blood test that detects the prostate specific antigen, an indicator of cancer. “I’d say the treatment was very successful,” he said. “My PSA level started coming down to well below where it needs to be, and I’m pleased with that,” he said. “I haven’t had any problems since.” Hungerford said he would recommend Thompson Cancer Survival Center to anyone facing prostate cancer treatment. “The personnel are just great, and the technicians that worked with me when I was going through treatment were terrific too. Everyone was so helpful,” he said. Hungerford said his wife, Ruth, met friends in the waiting room each time they went for treatment. “She’s outgoing and got to know most of the people in the waiting room, and we’ve stayed friends with a lot of those people after treatment. It was really kind of neat to have that social aspect, unanticipated,” he said. “I thought the care was outstanding, and it’s been that way ever since,” said Hungerford. “I’ve been treated really well.”
Prostate cancer treatment choices Surgery – Removal of the prostate either with an open incision or with a less invasive robotic system that uses several smaller incisions. The risks of surgery would include infection and anesthesia problems and a slightly higher risk of incontinence afterward. Radiation – Radiation treatment is done either from the outside, bombarding the prostate with radiation beams, or from within the prostate, by implanting radioactive seeds inside the prostate. Tomotherapy is one type of external radiation, which applies the radiation in thin, precise slices. Risks of radiation would include a higher irritation to the bowel and rectum than surgery. Seed implants can cause swelling that can cause difficulty urinating. Cryosurgery – A technique for freezing and killing abnormal cells, cryosurgery is being tested for very early stage cancers. It is a one-time procedure performed under anesthesia. Hormone therapy – Male sex hormones can cause prostate cells to grow. Drugs that suppress hormones can slow the growth of cancer, but they have some serious side effects. These drugs are only used in more advanced cancers.
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Kryptonian Mayor He was not in disguise, and there was no flowing red cape in his wake. Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett appeared as himself for his constituent meeting at New Krypton Comics on March 12. Turns out Burchett is an avid collector.
District governor visits Powell Lions Powell Lions Club president Diane Wilkerson visits with Lions Club 12N District Governor Mike McDonough and his wife, Lion Jayne Raparelli, at the March meeting.
Cindy Taylor Robot from “Lost in Space” and Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett at New Krypton Comics “I collect comic books and found New Krypton Comics recently,” said Burchett. “The owner is a hard working guy, and we wanted to do something to bring focus to his store.” Randy Cross owns New Krypton Comics and sells collectibles, comic-book storage and comic books. A Sleestak hisses at visitors as they walk through the door, and the décor instantly transports patrons to a land of superheroes and fantasy characters. A replica built by Cross of the Robot from the TV series “Lost
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in Space” waits silently in a corner of the store. Illustrations painted by Cross decorate the walls as well. The store celebrated its second anniversary March 1. New Krypton Comics is located at 6767 Jubilee Center Way in Suite 103. Info: 938-9528. Citizens were given the opportunity to speak oneon-one with Burchett about local issues, and they took the opportunity to browse the unique store. Constituent meetings will be held the remainder of the Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett talks with Edith Grooms month at various locations. during a constituent visit to New Krypton Comics.
New Krypton Comics sports original illustrations by owner Randy Cross.
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The Picky Chick Spring Consignment Sale has come and gone once again, and organizer Beth Dishner says it was a huge success. Lines formed early on the first day and kept volunteers busy throughout the sale. Each year Dishner chooses a recipient to benefit from a special fundraising event held the evening prior to the main sale. This year, Fountain City Elementary School received the $5 per person total admission fees. The admission fee goes to a good cause and allows guests first shot at great bargains. Modern Woodmen of America representatives Robert Elmore and Steve Wigley were onsite to give out information about their organization. MWA pledged to match the total admission fees collected up to $1,500 for Fountain City Elementary. “We will be choosing a different elementary school to benefit from our charity night at each future sale,” said Dishner. The Little Red Hen, B97.5, Modern Wood-
Jaylie King, 11 months, browses for toys at the Picky Chick Consignment Sale. Baylee Day, Lexi McCarley, Aiesha Patel, Aliana Ayala, Mariela Ayala and Anai Hernandez settle in for story time at the Powell men and Bruster’s Real Ice Library. Photos by C. Taylor Cream sponsored the event. The Picky Chick Fall Consignment Sale is scheduled pictures during craft time. for late August. Library assistant Becky Walden read books and in■ PJs at Powell teracted with the kids durMarch 6 brought little ing quiet time. kiddies in their PJs once Pajama-Rama is held again to the Powell Library. at the Powell Branch LiKids showed up with their brary at 6:30 p.m. each first favorite stuffed friend or toy Thursday. Kids are invited to enjoy dancing, singing, to come and bring a friend, reading and creating crafts. stuffed or real, and join in. Kids glued colorful yarn Reach Cindy Taylor at ctaylorsn@gmail. balls to paper and colored com.
Looming health-care that. They put a kiosk in and point people to it. There’s no assistance. “Supposedly, the state was to have its website up and running, but that still hasn’t happened. It’s hard to explain to people where they fall financially, and it’s kind of frustrating. But enrollments have been happening,” Harmon said. Here are Tennessee Health Care Campaign’s Knox County enrollment events until March 31: ■ Wednesday, March 19, 3-7 p.m. – South Knoxville Community Center, 522 Maryville Pike ■ Saturday, March 22, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. – Pellissippi State’s Magnolia Campus, 1610 E. Magnolia Ave. ■ Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 1807 Dandridge Ave. ■ Monday, March 31, 3-8 p.m. – Cherokee Health Systems, 2018 Western Ave. Tennova Healthcare is sponsoring enrollment events 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 29, at these locations: ■ Turkey Creek Medical Center, West Lobby (Walmart side), 10820 Parkside Drive ■ Physicians Regional Medical Center (the former St. Mary’s), admitting en-
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government Greenway project drags The First Creek Greenway, announced by Mayor Rogero in her first budget in 2012, still has not been built two years later as she prepares her third budget. Perhaps no one at city hall is really pushing it, so little delays become long delays and people spend time on other issues.
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New city press spokesperson Eric Vreeland says the greenway is actually ahead of schedule with a completion date of December 2016. Surely he jests, but actually not. Announced in April 2012 and not going to be completed for 4 1/2 years and that is ahead of schedule? Apparently, if you set the completion date far enough out then any project will come in ahead of schedule. If Rogero is not re-elected in 2015, her successor will be cutting the ribbon in 2016. It’s stunning that a greenway takes 4 1/2 years to construct. Someone is not on top of this … or maybe no one. ■ Ted Welch, Nashville and national Republican fundraiser, died March 8, marking the passing of an era. He was commissioner of finance for Gov. Winfield Dunn. He was national finance chair for the GOP. He was close to every major Republican officeholder since 1970 including Lamar Alexander, Bill Frist, Bill Brock, Winfield Dunn, Fred Thompson, Don Sundquist and others. Former Gov. Dunn said of Welch, “If Ted had lived to be 100, it still would have been a premature death.” Dunn himself is 86 and in excellent health. ■ State Rep. Steve Hall will face an active summer if West Knoxvillian Martin Daniel turns in his petition to run for state representative and they face each other in the August primary. Hall is a strong backer of state Sen. Stacey Campfield and often sponsors Campfield legislation such as the bill to sell Lakeshore Park before it was transferred to the city of Knoxville. Hall has generally been an invisible member of the General Assembly except when he defends the controversial Campfield.
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Circuit judge race photo finish Hang on to your hats, y’all. This Circuit Court judge’s race could be a heck of a lot of fun.
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Interestingly, Daniel Mabe lives in the Rocky Hill precinct off Northshore Drive that Hall insisted on being placed in his district Three Republican canso his district would be didates – Kristi Davis, overwhelmingly RepubliRay Hal Jenkins and Billy can instead of going to the Stokes – are running for Gloria Johnson district the Division I seat being where it would have tilted vacated by Dale Workman. that district toward the Their contrast in styles was GOP. Consequently, Hall displayed at the Fountain faces a stiff challenge City/North Knox Republithis summer due to his can Club meeting last week. insistence on protecting Stokes spoke first. He’s himself. the most familiar face of the Hall should remember three and is a former Knox the old adage, be careful County GOP chair. what you ask for, you might Billy started blabbing – get it. rambling a bit, to be honest ■ It has been eight – telling his life’s tale. After months since the special three minutes or so, I drank court appointed by Gov. Bill a big shot of Coca-Cola just Haslam heard arguments to stay awake and thought, in Nashville on the John J. “What is he doing?” Hooker lawsuit challenging Then it hit me. He was the selection method for emphasizing his experience. appellate judges, and there About the time the light has been no decision. Why bulb lit up in my head, he is this? Are they purposely said: slow-walking their deci“I’ve tried just about evsion? What is their motive? erything (as a lawyer). RunEight months is plenty of ning for judge seems like it time for five people to write would be another progrestheir decision (whatever it sion on the path. I’m preis) for a single case. Two of pared to do this.” the five special justices are Davis gave the best from Knoxville: former city law director Morris Kizer and former U.S. attorney Russ Dedrick. Some wonder if the panel is waiting on the legislature Last summer, shiny hapto adjourn so this session py school board members cannot react to their decigathered around Superinsion with legislation. Some tendent James McIntyre to wonder if they plan to wait cheer the announcement until after the constituthat the Bill & Melinda tional amendment is voted on this November to change Gates Foundation was giving Knox County Schools the judicial-selection proa humongous grant to help cess. There is no deadline figure out how to spend taxon writing opinions for the state Supreme Court. Retir- payer money. It was festive. Nobody was rude enough ing Supreme Court Justice to correct McIntyre’s math Bill Koch has taken as long when he said it was a $1.2 as two years to write an million Gates grant, when opinion on cases assigned in fact $840,000 came to him. from Gates and the other The fact is, this was a case where the opinion could have been written in days. Have they reached a decision that is unanimous or divided? One also wonFrom the folks who ders why the mainstream brought you Bill Dunn, Stamedia has not jumped on the lengthy delay here. They cey Campfield, Steve Hall and Roger should have issued an opinKane, here ion months ago if they were comes Eddoing their job properly. die Smith. ■ John Gill, former In an unU.S. attorney and top aide usual press to District Attorney Randy release, Nichols, contrary to some Smith said speculation, will not be rei n c u m tiring Aug. 31, but will conbent state tinue working for the new Johnson Rep. Glodistrict attorney general ria Johnson has “had her elected this August. Gill is chance to prove she will married to Margie Nichstand tall,” and has “failed ols, top aide to University to serve your best interests. of Tennessee Chancellor “I intend to stand much Jimmy Cheek.
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speech. She is cogent and calm. She kept her biography brief, talked about her experience trying cases in circuit courts “from Chattanooga to Erwin.” Said her experience is “very broad and very general,” and that she’s represented plaintiffs and defendants, adding that it’s beneficial for a judge to view cases from both points of view. Davis said a good judge should possess three things – experience, a good work ethic and a firm but respectful demeanor in the courtroom. Why is she running? “We need strong leaders who can come out of the private sector and (serve). I’m not the most experienced politician in this room, but that’s OK.” Note the lines about the public sector and experienced politicians. Davis made the ever so subtle distinction that both Jen-
kins and Stokes have long involvement in the Knox County Republican Party. Jenkins is jovial, gregarious. He cracked jokes, said he’s made the switch from being “a corporate attorney to a country lawyer.” He said his work ethic was displayed when he held down a full-time job while going to law school at night. Jenkins is proud of his work as a former party chair. “I tell people that my two jobs were to raise money and elect Republicans. We did both.” Stokes probably has the
widest support among the establishment. But Jenkins comes from a widely known family of Republicans. Davis is the newbie, but that may work to her advantage. My brain tells me that this is Stokes’s race to lose, but my gut tells me that he and Jenkins are going to split the traditional Republican vote. That leaves Davis with a major opportunity. Make sure your camera batteries are charged, folks. This race could very well be a photo finish on Election Day. “Pull Up A Chair” with Jake Mabe at jakemabe.blogspot.com.
Rick Ross hopes Republicans in Fountain City and in North Knoxville will attend the combined club meetings, which are held at 7 p.m. each second Monday at Shoney’s on North Broadway. Dues are $5 a year, and Ross says he’ll work out a payment plan if anybody needs one.
Checking that gift horse’s dentures Betty Bean $360,000 in equal amounts from the Knox Countysubsidized Great Schools Partnership and from Knox County Schools. And nobody mentioned that the Parthenon Group – the Gates-approved, Boston-based business consultant chosen to create the “Smart Spending”
plan along with its subcontractor Education Resource Strategies – is known for recycling the same advice in different school districts, so there wasn’t much mystery about what the recommendations would be. “We’re really excited about, not just the shortterm impact this will have on the budget process coming up, but also the longterm impact on making sure we are getting the best possible return on our educational investment in our
community,” McIntyre said with a straight face. The media shared his excitement and delivered the news like a glitter bomb: “Knox County Schools announced Monday the district is getting more than $1 million from some of the world’s top philanthropists,” said one TV newsreader. “The Gates Foundation grant is just the latest opportunity for the school district to shine on a national stage.” But the atmosphere was To page A-5
Tall and taller: Eddie Smith comes after Gloria Johnson taller.” Johnson, one of the few Democrats left in the legislature, led a rally Friday to support teachers and parents who are questioning the Common Core State StanSmith dards. She looked pretty tall on Market Square. But Smith, who lives in South Knoxville and is the married father of two, says
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duction manager for the Living Christmas Tree, an annual event at ThompsonBoling Arena. He now runs a consulting firm specializing in event management and audio/video production. Johnson has made a name in Nashville, even as a first-term legislator in the minority party. Her leadership on education issues has led to speaking invitations statewide. She is a special-education teacher for Knox County Schools, taking leave to serve in the legislature.
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Future favorite: Vic Wharton III I don’t know Todd Kelly in Butch Jones and sincere Jr., but I like him because of gratitude for an opportunity roots. Ditto Dillon Bates. to make a difference. Perhaps you know Wharton background basics. Former Volunteer all-SEC basketball guard Brandon Marvin Wharton, 1,651 points in the West late 1990s, is his uncle. Vic was an athletic freshman of some distinction at Catholic High. He transferred to Christ That said, until further notice, Vic Wharton III is Presbyterian Academy outmy favorite incoming foot- side of Nashville and had a ball Volunteer. He has not great sophomore year in footcaught a pass or returned a ball, basketball and track. He transferred again, punt for the orange, but he has demonstrated a deep ap- to Independence High in preciation of the University Thompson’s Station, and of Tennessee, complete faith became one of the better
all-around, mid-sized (6-0, 190) athletes in the country. There might have been a connection between that move and the school adding his dad to the coaching staff. Do what? You never heard of Vic Wharton Jr. or Thompson’s Station, population 2,194, steeped in history, Civil War battleground, Williamson County, between Franklin and Spring Hill? Young Vic III did what he could to make Thompson’s Station more famous. He played defensive back, quarterback, running back, wide receiver and kick returner. He did all that very
well, about 2,500 all-purpose yards as a senior, nine touchdowns running, eight receiving, six doing other things. He made a bunch of tackles, intercepted some passes, threw a touchdown pass, had a 98-yard kickoff return, etc. One college coach said Vic is an instinctive defender. Another said he is better as a receiver, not a burner but once under 4.4 in the 40-yard dash. If that isn’t flying, it is takeoff speed. Some who do recruiting evaluations say he is a fourstar prospect. That is incidental. Here’s what matters:
Work required on pensions up the costs of government The city of Knoxville is on a collision course with for the next 20-plus years. your wallet. Those plans are consuming It manages pension an ever-larger share of the Nick plans that cover some 3,750 Della Volpe city’s annual budget. people (2,255 retirees and A decade ago, the city 1,491 active workers). The was contributing about $4.4 main plan, now closed to million per year to the plan new entrants, had an es- in November 2012, applies (an amount roughly in line timated $690 million in to employees hired after with the employees’ then-$3 liabilities but only $520 Jan. 1, 2013. million contribution, or 6 Problem solved? Or only percent of salary). million in assets as of Feba good start? Plan H covers ruary 2014. The city is currently conThat $170 million short- about 90 new employees, tributing over $22 million fall will weigh heavily on whose pension claims will per year (while employees the city’s annual budget for mature some 20 to 25 years add $3.8 million) and is well decades to come. The market downturn of “We are racing forward, knowing that the bridge is out.” 2001-02 and the recession that began in 2008 have contributed heavily to the shortfall. The in the future. Compare that on its way to over $30 milold plan currently pays out to the 3,750 retirees and ac- lion per year in the next few some $40 million per year tive workers under the old years. Yikes! in benefits and $3.5 million plan, and you realize it is a The city went from near in management fees and ad- first step. parity with the worker/benSo what’s being done? ministrative costs. eficiaries of the plan, to four Right now, nothing. The good news is that or five times the employees’ The city is laboring un- share. At that rate, the city’s the city (with the help of active voters) closed those old der the weight of the un- contribution will eat nearly plans. A new hybrid Plan H, derfunded “closed” plans, 20 percent of the city’s enadopted by charter change which will continue running tire $180 million operating
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budget. In simple terms, the more pension monies paid in = fewer services to you, or tax increases you don’t want and can’t afford. Yet, we are racing forward, knowing that the bridge is out. Who pays? You do. It’s your money. The city’s revenues come primarily from property taxes and sales taxes (which have been flat for the past several years). The rest comes from other fees and taxes (including a share from the state). Budgets remain tight. So, why not act now to slow the runaway train? Thus far, the city claims nothing more can be done. Adjusting pension benefits is said to be barred by a 33-yearold Tennessee Supreme Court decision known as the Blackwell case. Next week, we will tackle Blackwell, looking at recent action in Chattanooga. Nick Della Volpe, an attorney, represents District 4 on Knoxville City Council.
Because of Jones, Vic was more interested in Cincinnati than Tennessee when Derek Dooley was coach. When Jones switched schools, Wharton decided he was part of the package. He had to wait only for confirmation that he was wanted. Butch had previously offered a Cincinnati scholarship after Vic camped with the Bearcats. When the Tennessee offer came, Vic was first to commit for the class of 2014. He called Jones on Christmas Day 2012. A few minutes later, he appointed himself assistant recruiting coordinator and called TK. That is code for the aforementioned Todd Kelly Jr. Soon others were in the loop. The theme was the fu-
ture, trying to restore Tennessee football to its rightful place of prominence. Over and over, Vic Wharton III said to prospective teammates, “Once we get there, we are going to help make a difference.” Optimism. Enthusiasm. Faith in tomorrow. And why not? “I think he’s the greatest coach in the country,” Wharton said of Lyle Allen “Butch” Jones Jr. “I mean, I just can’t wait to play for him.” Even with more talent on the roster, I am almost certain there is still a place for leadership. The Vic Wharton approach is good enough for now. Marvin West invites reader response. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.
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More than 400 students pack into the auditorium at Fellowship North Church March 6 for a Young Life meeting.
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By Cindy Taylor More than 400 students from eight Knox County schools and 75-plus volunteers packed the auditorium at Fellowship North Church March 6 to participate in
the All Sharp Top Club, a ministry of Young Life. Throughout the year, students from South-Doyle, Karns, Halls, Powell, Central, Carter, Gibbs and the L&N STEM Academy con-
“Our purpose at Young Life is to reach the lost and gregate independently each disinterested,” said Burnett. week, then come together “We want students to come once a semester with ad- together and feel the freeditional Young Life staff dom to go nuts and just be members. Staff associate kids in a fun, safe environRyan Burnett facilitated the ment. We start high energy and then slow down with evening.
In honor of Ireland Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream. It shall not fear when heat comes, and its leaves shall stay green; in the year of drought it is not anxious, and it does not cease to bear fruit. (Jeremiah 17: 7-8 NRSV) Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me, save that thou art. Thou my best thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, thy presence my light. (“Ancient Irish,” translated by Mary Byrne, 1905) On this St. Patrick’s Day, my mind turns to the green leaves of Tara’s Hill and the mists and mysteries of Ireland. I remember seeing the signpost as we rode into the village of Slane, and the “Aha” that exploded in my mind. As one who notices the names of hymn tunes as well as the names of the hymns themselves, I recognized Slane as the name of the tune to which we sing “Be Thou My Vision,” that great hymn of ancient Ireland. I had not known, until that moment, that the tune – also Irish – was named for a place in Ireland. Slane was spiritually
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as well as places of starkness and ferocity. I have not seen them all – not nearly all – but I believe that Ireland is unique. Shakespeare called England “this other Eden,” but I venture to say that he had not seen Ireland. Ireland is small, an island surrounded by the cold waters of the North Atlantic and the Irish Sea. Its green, rolling landscape – with an occasional mountain – is quite reminiscent of East Tennessee, which may explain why so many Irish immigrants settled in our beautiful hills. The mystery of the spirals of Newgrange, a passage grave built around 3200 B.C., was only rediscovered in 1699. It was excavated by archaeologists in the 1960s, and they found that on the winter solstice (Dec. 21), rays of sun enter the tomb and light up the burial chamber, which means that it is the world’s oldest solar observatory, predating England’s Stonehenge by some 600 years. The Cliffs of Moher, however, were the most breathtaking (literally!)
adventure in Ireland. I was determined to climb all the way to the top, determined to look down the sheer face of the cliffs and see the stormy North Atlantic below. Determined, mind you! It was not, however, the strenuous climb that got me. It was the wind! I became afraid that I was going to be blown away – literally, not figuratively. I sat down on the stony path to regroup and reconsider. Kind people, sturdier – or more stubborn – than I, passed by me, offering to help me continue on toward the abyss, but I declined the pleasure. Ultimately, I decided that the pictures in my guidebook would have to suffice. In honor of Ireland – this land of lilting music and laughter, land of deep mystery and meaning, land of castles and cairns, land of shamrocks and shillelaghs – on this day, in the name of St. Padraig and his Lord, I wish you a happy and blessed St. Patrick’s Day!
Young Life leaders Anna Baltensperger, Ryan Burnett and Adam Bumpus perform a skit. Photos by Cindy Taylor
content songs about Jesus.” Burnett spoke to the students about his personal life experiences, Young Life and the Bible. He explained what the Bible means for students today and how it applies to their lives. Students laughed with
friends, played games and enjoyed skits and music along with a time of worship. A Young Life camp fundraiser will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at Applebee’s on Central Avenue at Merchants Road. Info: knoxville.younglife.org.
Church offers free movie “One of the things we love to do at A Church Called Home is find creative ways to bless our neighbors,” said pastor Jason Creech. “I think Jesus did things that caused people to take a step back in amazement. “A friend of mine once said, ‘Jesus only passed a plate one time and He was giving, not receiving.’ What a thought.” To radically display the love of God, the church has bought all the tickets to the 4:20 p.m. showing of the film “God’s Not Dead” on
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Cameron Payne takes his stance before a two base hit. Photos by C. Taylor
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3/17
Central *
5:00 Varsity
Schumpert Park
3/18
Oak Ridge *
1:00 Varsity
Powell High School
3/19
Gibbs *
6:00 Varsity
Gibbs High School
3/22
Grace
12:00 Varsity
Grace Christian Academy
3/24
Karns *
7:30 Varsity
Karns High School
3/25
Halls *
5:30 Varsity
Halls High School
3/26
Clinton *
5:30 Varsity
Powell High School
3/27
Lavergne
6:00 Varsity CST
Lavergne High School
3/28
Wilson Central
3:00 Varsity CST
Wilson Central High School
3/28
Madison Academy AL.
5:30 Varsity CST
Wilson Central High School
3/29
Mt. Juliet
1:30 Varsity
Mt Juliet High School
3/31
Campbell Co. *
5:30 Varsity
Campbell Co.
4/1
Anderson Co. *
5:30 Varsity
Powell High School
4/7
Central *
5:30 Varsity
Powell High School
4/8
Oak Ridge *
5:00 Varsity
Oak Ridge
4/9
Gibbs *
5:30 Varsity
Powell High School
4/10
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Bearden High School
4/11
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4/12
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Bearden High School
4/15
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5:30 Varsity
Powell High School
4/16
Clinton *
7:30 Varsity
Clinton Fairgrounds
4/18
Greeneville
6:00 Varsity
Greeneville High School
4/22
Karns *
7:30 Varsity
Smokies Park - District Game
4/23
Stone Memorial
6:00 Varsity - Senior Night
Powell High School
4/24
Maryville Christian
4:00 Varsity
West High School
4/25
Sevier County
8:00 Varsity
West High School
4/26
Tournament Playoffs
TBA
West High School
4/28
Greeneville
6:00 Varsity
Powell High School
5/1-5/6
District Tournament
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Batter up! By Cindy Taylor
Power pitcher Dalton Long helps hold Campbell County to one run.
Baseball season has arrived and the Powell Panthers opened it with style against Campbell County March 10. Cameron Payne set the tone for the game in the
third inning with a double to left field. Pitcher Dalton Long kept the Cougars in check for the first four innings with Tanner Hill relieving him in the fifth to pitch a scoreless final inning.
Eight of the nine starters for the Panthers had at least one hit and several had multiple hits throughout the game. “It was a complete team effort which began with our pitching and defense keep-
ing us in the game which allowed our offense a few innings to get going,” said coach Jay Scarbro. Powell took the win over Campbell County 14-1.
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Members of the Powell High School Mock Trial team taken at the Regional Competition are Brandon Evans, Conner Shepard, Noor Jaff, Lavan Jaff, Racheal Ihim, Micah Gilley, Brianna Castro and Olivia Kelley Photo submitted
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The Powell High School choral department will be presenting Seven Brides for Seven Brothers at 7 p.m. March 27 -29 at the school. Cast pictured during rehearsal are Brides and Brothers (kneeling center) Cameron Cagle, Krista Jeffers, Katherine Cobb, Brandon Evans; (standing center) Andrew Smith, Sydney Roberts, Tori Palmer, Greyson Carter, Karyn Padgett, Matthew Underwood, Abigail Brown, Aaron Greene; villagers (steps and stage) Brendon Holbert, Charlie Richards, Logan Cole, John Gosnell, Cody Dodson, T.J. Beery, Curtis Allred, Zach Caddell, Brandon Kimble, Will Hoyle, Grant Leonhardt, Andrew Simcox and Ian Colby. Not pictured: Noah Muncy (Adam) and Brenna Featherston (Milly) Photo by C. Taylor ■
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Five students from First Baptist Academy made a run at the Regional History Day competition and are moving on to represent the school at the state level. Students competed with group- and individual-written papers, performances, First Baptist Academy History Team representatives are Eli Neal, Lauren Graves, Allyson Neal, documentaries and websites. Sixth graders Lauren Braelee Givens and Natalie Martin Photo by Cindy Taylor Graves and Eli Neal placed 1st in junior group performance; ninth grader Allyson Neal placed 2nd
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By Cindy Taylor Powell High School staff members Chris Beatty and Tina Foust are sponsoring a group of prosecutors, defenders and witnesses – pulling together for the first time in more than seven years a Mock Trial Team. The team recently returned from regional competition where they made a great showing – especially for a group who had less than two months to prepare. Out of 10 teams and 60 students, PHS sophomore Racheal Ihim won the “Best Witness” award. S o m e team members said they participate to Racheal Ihim prepare for their future while others choose to be a part to practice public speaking and memorization. “I participated as an expert witness,” said Racheal Ihim. “I was worried at first that it was a lot to memorize, but it wasn’t so bad and I really loved it.” “I joined because I was interested in learning about court since I am planning to be in CSI,” said Conner Shepard. “We see this on TV and there is a lot of drama, but a mock trial represents a puzzle of different pieces that we can see play out firsthand.” “Mock Trial helped solidify my decision to become a lawyer,” said Brandon Evans. “It was fun to compete,” said Micah Gilley. “It was a lot of work but I learned so much about court.” “Mock trial is awesome,” said Lavan Jaff. Even though I don’t plan to be a lawyer, this was a great experience. It teaches you to talk on the spot.” “I loved going to the City County Building and meeting real judges,” said Olivia Kelley. “These students did such an outstanding job, especially considering they only had a few weeks to study,” said sponsor Chris Beatty. The mock trial experience improves critical
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No rate increase at HPUD By Sandra Clark Hallsdale Powell Utility District commissioners adopted a budget that holds rates flat. “We just changed the date at the top of the page (from the previous year),” said president Darren Cardwell. The rates and budget will be submitted to the state comptroller’s office. If approved, the rates will become effective April 1. Commissioners Kevin Julian, Bob Crye and Todd Cook were happy to vote for a no-increase budget, noting this is the second straight year without a rate hike. Cardwell said records show only six years without an increase since the district was founded in 1954. The budget anticipates $27.7 million in revenue against $20.5 million in operating expenses. Another $3.8 million will be paid in interest. HPUD’s total debt is $155 million, James Smith, chief financial officer, said in response to a question. The district has about $15 million held in reserve by lenders to secure the debt. “We have no variable rate loans or bonds,” Smith said. The minimum monthly water bill is $20.78 for 1,500 gallons and $7.65 per thousand gallons over 1,500. State sales tax is added to all water charges. The minimum monthly
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Clayton Homes is always hiring By Jake Mabe This week, our search for Where the Jobs Are takes us to one of the most famous last names in Knoxville – Clayton, as in Clayton Homes. Company founder Jim Clayton has been a local fi xture since 1956, when he opened his first mobilehome retail center on Clinton Highway. If you’ve been around here a while, you’ll no doubt remember the center’s spinning mobile-home sign. And you’ll probably remember Clayton’s television series, “Star Time.” Clayton started out selling cars, began using mobile homes as collateral for car sales and realized modular home sales could be a lucrative business. Audrey Saunders, Clayton Homes’ public relations and marketing coordinator, says the company has 323 home centers across the nation (including 30 in Tennessee with almost all located east of Crossville), 35 home building centers and a host of supply centers. Its corporate headquarters is in Maryville. Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway bought the company in 2002 after Buffett read and was impressed by
Clayton’s autobiography. at the company’s website, Jim’s son Kevin Clayton w w w.clay tonhomes.com. is now the chief executive Prospective employees can officer of a company um- also follow the company on brella that also includes re- Twitter through its handle, tail and manufacturing cen- @claytonhomes. ters, Vanderbilt Mortgage “We post new positions and Finance, 21st Century on Twitter all the time, if Mortgage and Homefirst in- people want to get alerts surance company. about when jobs are WHERE becoming available. Clayton the Homes also And they can owns comalso follow us panies that on LinkedIn. one might That’s a good think are riway to start vals, such as and connect with the Freedom Homes, company.” Outlook Homes and Love The home office in Homes. As of 2012, Clayton Maryville employs 1,500. Homes is the largest home- Clayton Homes employs builder – of any kind – in the people nationwide. United States, Saunders said. Saunders says it’s a great She says the company is place to work. always hiring. “I’ve been here since “Our parking lot is full,” 2009 and interned for two Saunders said. “We’re ex- years before that. I started panding the parking lot. It out at Vanderbilt Mortgage. seems like every week I meet Clayton Homes is great 10 new (employees).” about promoting from withSaunders says career op- in, so you can move up the portunities can be found corporate ladder quickly.
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SUNDAYS THROUGH JUNE 8 GriefShare grief recovery group, 3-5 p.m., room 104, Fountain City UMC, 212 Hotel Road in Fountain City. Cost: $15 for materials. Child care available through 5th grade: $5 per child per session. To register: 689-5175.
MONDAY, MARCH 17 Phillip Martin, Pastor of Cedar Grove Baptist in Kingston, will be guest speaker, 6:45 p.m., Sharon Baptist Church, 7916 Pedigo Road. Part of March Gladness series. Info: www.Sharonknoxville. com. Luttrell Seniors monthly luncheon, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the community center. Entertainment by John Clark. Bring items for the Yard Sale in the Park. Everyone welcome. Info: Fran, 992-0678.
TUESDAY, MARCH 18 Terrific Brunch Techniques with Chef Lance Parker of Cru Bistro Downtown, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Avanti Savoia’s La Cucina, 7610 Maynardville Pike. Cost: $50. Info/reservations: 922-9916 or www. avantisavoia.com. UT Hospice Adult Grief Support Group meeting, 5-6:30 p.m., UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info/reservation: Brenda Fletcher, 544-6277.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 Union County Retired Teachers meeting, noon, Hardee’s back room.
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Free concert featuring pianist and vocalist Terri Conner, 10:45 a.m., Third Creek Baptist, 4917 Oak Ridge Highway. All welcome.
Learn To Sew, Part 1, 6-8:30 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Janet Donaldson. Registration deadline: March 23. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.
MONDAY, MARCH 24 Phil Young, Associational Missions Leadership of the Tennessee Baptist Convention, will be guest speaker, 6:45 p.m., Sharon Baptist Church, 7916 Pedigo Road. Part of March Gladness series. Info: www.Sharonknoxville.com.
Parent to Parent Support meeting for parents of children with mental health diagnoses, 6-8 p.m., KTOWN Youth Empowerment Network, 901 E. Summit Hill Drive. Info: Alicia, 474-6692 or abanks@tnvoices. org. Spring Equinox Celebration, 7-9 p.m., Narrow Ridge Mac Smith Resource Center, 1936 Liberty Hill Road, Washburn. Family friendly, non-alcoholic event. Info: Mitzi, 497-3603, or community@narrowridge. org.
FRIDAY, MARCH 21 Bubba Brew’s Sports Pub & Grill opening for the season, starting at noon. Located at Beach Island Resort and Marina on Norris Lake.
SATURDAY, MARCH 22 Ballroom Dance, 7-9 p.m., Halls Senior Center, 4405 Crippen Road. Live music provided by the Nigel Boulton Band. Admission: $5 per person. Info: 9220416. Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 6 p.m., WMRD 94.5 FM, 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All pickers and singers welcome. The Captain W.Y.C. Hannum Chapter #1881, United Daughters of the Confederacy meeting, 10:30 a.m., Green Meadow Country Club in Alcoa. Business session, 11 a.m. followed by lunch. Guest speaker: Doris Campbell, “A Hard Life for the Wives and Mothers left Behind During the WBTS.” Visitors welcome. Reservations/info: Charlotte Miller, 4486716. Inaugural Spring Sing, 7 p.m., Hickory Valley Missionary Baptist Church, 2229 Walker Ford Road, Maynardville. Featuring several local groups. Everyone welcome. Open Music Jam, 7-9:30 p.m., Narrow Ridge Mac Smith Resource Center, 1936 Liberty Hill Road, Washburn. Guests welcome to participate. Free and open to all ages. Info: Mitzi, 497-3603, or community@narrowridge.org.
Auditions for “Crimes of The Heart” Powell Playhouse production, 5:30-7 p.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road.
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TUESDAY, MARCH 25 Washington State Wow! cooking class, 6:308:30 p.m., Avanti Savoia’s La Cucina, 7610 Maynardville Pike. Cost: $50. Info/reservations: 922-9916 or www. avantisavoia.com. “A Celebration of New Spring Fashions” fashion show and luncheon fundraiser to benefit Historic Ramsey House, noon, Cherokee Country Club, 5138 Lyons View Pike. Shopping in the boutique with area vendors, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Cost for luncheon and fashion show: $50 per person. Reservations: by check payable and mailed to Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville TN 37914 by March 18. Info: 675-2008 or 546-0745.
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East Meets Southeast cooking class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Avanti Savoia’s La Cucina, 7610 Maynardville Pike. Cost: $50. Info/reservations: 922-9916 or www. avantisavoia.com. UT Hospice Adult Grief Support Group meeting, 5-6:30 p.m., UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info/reservation: Brenda Fletcher, 544-6277.
THURSDAY, APRIL 3 Parent to Parent Support meeting for parents of children with mental health diagnoses, 6-8 p.m., K-TOWN Youth Empowerment Network, 901 E. Summit Hill Drive. Info: Alicia, 474-6692 or abanks@tnvoices.org.
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Bits ‘n Pieces Quilt Guild meeting, 1 p.m., Norris Community CenterProgram: member Loretta Painter will be sharing her quilts and their stories with the group. Guests, new members welcome. Info: Pat Melcher, 498-0124, or bnpquilt@gmail.com.
Yard Sale in the Park hosted by Luttrell Seniors, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-? Saturday. If rain, will reschedule. Info/item pick up: Fran, 992 0678.
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Parent to Parent Support meeting for parents of children with mental health diagnoses, 6-8 p.m., K-TOWN Youth Empowerment Network, 901 E. Summit Hill Drive. Info: Alicia, 474-6692 or abanks@tnvoices.org. The first meeting of the National Stuttering Association Knoxville Chapter, 5:30 p.m., UT Hearing & Speech Center, 1600 Payton Manning Pass.
“The Art of Matching Food and Wine” cooking class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Avanti Savoia’s La Cucina, 7610 Maynardville Pike. Cost: $50. Info/reservations: 9229916 or www.avantisavoia.com.
Schaad Lumber Memory Lane Car Show, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Clinton Plaza behind Advance Auto Parts. All proceeds benefit New Hope Baptist Church’s Women on Missions. Info: Junior Cope, 637-6370. “Oil Pastels: Landscape Workshop,” 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave. Instructor: Paul DeMarrais. Info: 357-2787 or fcartcenter@knology.net. Community clean-up day hosted by the Halls Crossroads Women’s League, 10 a.m. Meet at the Closet, corner of Maynardville Highway and Cunningham Road. Gloves, bags, water and student forms will be provided. Ridge Runners 5K, 8:30-11 a.m., Big Ridge State Park. Includes 1 mile Kid’s Fun Run; kids supervised area available. Info: 992-2811.
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The Art of Handmade Books, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Bob Meadows. One of the “Featured Tennessee Artist” workshop series. Registration deadline: March 22. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net. Benefit singing, 4 p.m., Oaks Chapel American Christian Church in Union County. Proceeds to benefit church expenditures. All invited. Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 6 p.m., WMRD 94.5 FM, 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All pickers and singers welcome. Deadline to preregister for Schaad Lumber Memory Lane Car Show, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Clinton Plaza behind Advance Auto Parts. All proceeds benefit New Hope Baptist Church’s women on Missions. Info: Junior Cope, 637-6370. Fifth Saturday Night Singing/Prayer Service, Union Missionary Baptist Church, Ailor Gap. Featuring: The Heavenly Heirs, Highland View, First Baptist of Maynardville and Warwick’s Chapel Singers. Everyone invited. The Appalachian Arts Craft Center’s “Spring Benefit, A Celebration of Food and Art,” 5-8 p.m., Norris Community Building, 20 Chestnut Drive, Norris. Tickets: $20. Dinner, silent auction, live music. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net. Carnival hosted by the Halls High Student Government Association, 3-6 p.m., Halls High School baseball field.
Nuno Felting For Weavers, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Geri Forkner. One of the “Featured Tennessee Artist” workshop series. Registration deadline: March 29. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.
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New Hope Christian School 20-year celebration, 10:45 a.m., New Hope Baptist Church, 7602 Bud Hawkins Road. Guest speaker: Ralph Waggoner. Lunch at the Pavilion of Washington Pike Presbyterian Church will follow services.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 10 Parent to Parent Support meeting for parents of children with mental health diagnoses, 6-8 p.m., K-TOWN Youth Empowerment Network, 901 E. Summit Hill Drive. Info: Alicia, 474-6692 or abanks@tnvoices.org.
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POWELL Shopper news • MARCH 17, 2014 • A-13
NEWS FROM TEMPLE BAPTIST ACADEMY
Enrollment now open for fall 2014 Temple Baptist Academy is now accepting applications for the 2014-15 school year. In order to ensure the best possible opportunity for acceptance, we recommend that you have your application completed by or before May 1. Temple Baptist Academy admits students of any race, color and national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color and national or ethnic origin in administration of its education, admissions policies, tuition assistance, athletics and other school-administered programs. If you have questions or would like to set up an appointment, please contact our Office of Admissions at (865) 938-8181.
Autumn Arsenault is a 7th grader at Temple Baptist Academy.
Temple Academy hosts TACS district academic & fine arts competition
On Thursday and Friday, Feb. 6-7, Temple Baptist Academy hosted the annual Tennessee Association of Christian Schools (TACS) district competition. Students from Temple competed along with students from Tri-Cities Christian School (Blountville, Tenn.), Cedar View Christian School (King-
sport, Tenn.), Calvary Christian School (Kingston, Tenn.), Mt. Pisgah Christian Academy (Oliver Springs, Tenn.), and Christian Academy of the Smokies (Sevierville, Tenn.) in various categories of music, art, photography, speech/drama, science, math, chess, spelling bee, etc. Students placing 1st or 2nd
in their respective categories will go on to compete at the TACS state academic & fine arts competition in Murfreesboro March 20-21. Top performers at the state level proceed to the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) national competition held in Greeneville, S.C., at Bob Jones University.
Spelling Bee winner Congratulations to Temple 7th grader Havana Bryant on winning the opportunity to represent Temple Baptist Academy at the News Sentinel-sponsored Southern Appalachia Regional Spelling Bee held at the University of Tennessee. Havana competed along with several hundred students from East Tennessee for the opportunity to advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Havana advanced through written portion of the competition and made it to the second round of the oral competition. Havana Bryant with Temple Junior High language arts teacher and the school’s spelling bee coordinator, Kristin Booher.
The Temple Baptist Academy Homecoming Court: Alli Sexton, Abby Ryan, Makayla Landrum, Ashlee Kiser, Autumn Bonifacius, Alana Ford, Emerald Jacob, Brooke James, Whitney Welch and Abigail Houston.
Homecoming 2014 at TBA Autumn Bonifacius was crowned the 2014 Temple High School Homecoming Queen on Friday, Jan. 31. The homecoming court was comprised of representatives from the 9th to 12th grades. Ashlee Kiser and Alana Ford represented the freshman
class, Makayla Landrum and Abby Ryan represented the sophomore class, and Brooke James and Emerald Jacob represented the junior class. The senior class homecoming candidates were Alli Sexton, Autumn Bonifacius, Whitney Welch and Abigail Houston.
Soccer season ‘kicks off’ at TBA The 2014 soccer season started off for the Royal Crusaders boys and girls teams with the “Royal Crusader Kick-off Classic” soccer invitational – a season-opening soccer jamboree. The Royal Crusader high school boys team went 3-0, defeating Franklin Road Christian
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