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Seeking trail lovers The newest way to show Volunteer spirit is through the Trail Volunteer program.

A partnership between Knox County, the city of Knoxville, the town of Farragut, Ijams Nature Center, Outdoor Knoxville and Visit Knoxville, the program gives people who already enjoy using local trails and greenways the chance to be ambassadors for them.

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MADD walk at West Hills Park Mothers Against Drunk Driving’s local affiliate will host a non-competitive MADD walk and 5K fundraising event 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26, at West Hills Park. The race will start at 10:15.

Registration is $15 for those ages 5-21, and $20 for those 21 and older. Corporations and other groups are encouraged to form teams of 10 or more and are asked to raise $100 each through donations.

Jake Mabe taking leave of absence Longtime Shopper-News reporter Jake Mabe will take a leave of absence for healthrelated issues. Most recently the Knox County government beat reporter, Mabe has also served as features editor and Halls community reporter for the newspaper.

Mabe asked that readers be told that he is taking time off to recover from “a debilitating, but non-terminal, illness.”

We all look forward to his return.

Stone carver Kathy Slocum holds one of her favorite pieces.

By Cindy Taylor Art and its talented creators stayed home, and patrons were invited to make a connection as artists opened their studios to visitors during the Dogwood Arts Festival’s Art De Tour.

The two-day event allowed the public to view artists at work in their home studios, many of which are usually private. Visitors could experience works in progress, witness demonstrations and make purchases on the spot.

On the north end of town, Sassy Glass Studio and Slocum House Studio welcomed visitors to demonstrations of fused glass and stone carving.

Kathy Slocum owns Slocum House and has worked with stone for more than 15 years. She says she still gets the occasional surprise.

“You are occasionally rewarded with a gift from the stone gods,” she said. “You can chip off a sec-

Sassy Glass Studio owner Lisa Gifford Mueller with samples of her work. Photos by Cindy Taylor

tion, sometimes accidentally, and suddenly find colors you never imagined would be there.”

Slocum will be holding stone carving classes beginning in June.

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The event was free and included 20 studios. With a variety of media on display, many folks took the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful spring day traveling between studios that showcased diverse local talent.

Troutfest auction, banquet are Friday Excitement is building for the erated by Troutfest events.

Troutfest fund-raising auction Auction items include a bamand banquet to be held 6 p.m. Fri- boo rod, guide trips, fly collecday, April 25, at the Knoxville Air- tions, fishing gear, art, travel and more. port Hilton.

Through the years, the Little River Chapter of Trout Unlimited has donated more than $170,000 Mission of Hope is asking for to the fisheries department of the Great Smoky Mountains National donations to fund $2,500 scholPark from proceeds that were gen- arships at each of 13 Appalachian

John Reinhardt said more than and other outdoor activities.

1,000 families belong to three Info: Chuck James, 458-6904; trout organizations in the area. Reinhardt, 556-3141; or www.

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Mission of Hope seeks donations for scholarships high schools served by the program. Director Emmette Thompson said donations may be mailed

to P.O. Box 51824, Knoxville TN 37950. Info: www.missionofhope. org or 865-584-7571.

The legacy of Black Wednesday four countywide officeholders – all having been “invited to leave” by the court following their disregard of the charter amendment imposing a two-term limit, adopted by voters in 1994.

Sheriff Tim Hutchison was replaced by his handpicked successor, Jimmy “J.J.” Jones, who in turn hired Hutchison until the new pension kicked in – a lifetime pension that started for Hutchison at age 54 at $80,000 per year and escalates annually.

Register of Deeds Steve Hall This spring’s ballot is littered with names from Black Wednes- was replaced by his chief deputy, day. And that’s remarkable. Some Sherry Witt, who in turn hired participants were tainted to the Hall, who continues to be empoint of political destruction; oth- ployed in the office.

Both Jones and Witt are runers skated with no apparent fallout.

Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007. ning for what amounts to a third That’s the day 19 Knox County term, and both are likely to win.

County Clerk Mike Padgett commissioners met to select eight replacement commissioners and was replaced by sitting Commis-

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When we read in another paper about “Black Friday,” we knew it was time to revisit our county government’s worst day. Betty Bean writes about Black Wednesday in her column (page 4), and two excommissioners (Phil Guthe and Mark Harmon) actually published books about it.

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sioner Billy Tindell. Padgett is unopposed as the Democratic nominee to regain his old job this year.

Trustee Mike Lowe was replaced by his chief deputy, Fred Sisk, who hired Lowe back. Sisk did not seek election when John Duncan announced for the job.

Lowe is headed to court on criminal charges; Duncan resigned after paying bonuses people had not earned; and the commission appointed Craig Leuthold, a commissioner during Black Wednesday, to the job. He’s on this year’s ballot.

Others with a Black Wednesday connection: Michele Carringer, who was appointed to replace Scott Moore after he was ousted, seeking election as a commissioner at-large.

Mike Hammond, a commissioner on Black Wednesday, is a candidate for Criminal Court Clerk.

Phil Ballard, also a BW commissioner, is the property assessor, up for re-election in 2016.

Greg “Lumpy” Lambert, Larry Clark, Ivan Harmon and Mark Cawood are Black Wednesday commissioners who voted for Jones and now work for him. Other voting commissioners with ties to the sheriff were Paul Pinkston, whose wife worked in inmate medical services, and Scott Moore, whose wife went to work for the sheriff after Black Wednesday.

Guthe writes about commissioners who: “… have no particular background, education or training for the position. … Only a fraction of eligible voters choose a relative unknown with perhaps questionable talent from a short list.”

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Joy in Antigua Knoxville Medical Mission ‘a miracle’ for Guatemalans in need Antigua, Guatemala, is a place where a birth defect can send a child to the orphanage, and a broken leg can be a death sentence.

But because of Obras Sociales del Santo Hermano Pedro, it’s also a place of hope, miracles and thanksgiving.

This is what draws Dr. Paul Naylor, co-director of Parkwest Medical Center’s Joint Center, to the Catholic church at Antigua twice a year as the Knoxville Medical Mission continues its medical outreach to the poor residents of the Central American city.

“If you don’t shed a tear there, you don’t have a heart,” says Naylor, who has not only organized the trips for the last 14 years, but also seeks funding and donations from individuals and medical equipment suppliers. Plus, he jokingly adds, he’s also president, vicepresident, secretary and treasurer of the not-for-profit organization.

According to Naylor, the Knoxville Medical Mission was born out of Parkwest physicians’ desire to give back to the community.

“A bunch of us were in the doctor’s lounge at Parkwest one day, and Dr. Lytle Brown, a general surgeon at Parkwest, said we should do something to give back,” Naylor recalled. “We all agreed but we didn’t know how. We asked, ‘What can we do?’ and Dr. Brown said, ‘We’re surgeons – we can operate somewhere.’ We came up with all kinds of crazy ideas like going to the Philippine jungle, but you can’t operate in the jungle. We realized that wouldn’t work because we had to have equipment, and we had to bring it somewhere that we can fly into.”

Overhearing their conversation, a nurse anesthetist from Guatemala, suggested they consider Antigua where a church was operating an orphanage and offering mental healthcare and eye care, yet wanting to do more.

It sounded perfect.

Tucked away in the central highlands of Guatemala, the 471-year-old city is known for its well-preserved Spanish Baroque architecture, coffee farms and volcanoes. But it is at Obras Sociales

Dr. Paul Naylor performs a left total knee replacement on a Guatemalan patient with Rex Grindstaff RNFA assisting and Jenna Marler CST, passing surgical instruments. del Santo Hermano Pedro, a large Catholic church that stretches for a city block, where the missionaries would be doing their work.

After contacting the church’s padre, the missionaries made their first trip in 2000. But when Naylor and his volunteer army of 25 surgeons, nurses, anesthetists and scrub techs arrived, they

A scenic view of Antigua Guatemala with active Agua volcano in the background

found that the church’s bare “hospital” rooms were in such disrepair that they could see through the ceiling.

“We were pretty naive,” Naylor recounted in a 2009 interview with the Knoxville News Sentinel. “We went down thinking, ‘OK, we’re going to fi x people.’ We didn’t have enough supplies. We didn’t have the right equipment. It was pretty backward.”

But thanks to the Knoxville Medical Mission, countless medical supply companies, private and corporate donors, and other mission-minded physician groups, that is no longer the case.

“We’ve since built it up until they have four of the best operating rooms in the whole country,” said Naylor. “Joint instruments, trauma instruments – we’ve got all kinds of stuff. Between us and another group out of Texas called Faith in Practice, we have brought tons of supplies there. So we’ve worked with them until it is truly state-of-the-art in Guatemala and the hospital is operating 36 to 40 weeks a year.”

The Knoxville Medical Mission makes back-to-back, weeklong

trips to the church twice a year, usually bringing about 30 medical professionals with them each time along with supplies. This year’s trips were Jan. 11-18 and Jan. 18-25 and included Parkwest physicians Dr. Willard Campbell, Dr. Kenneth R. O’Kelley, Dr. Lionel McCollum, Dr. Eric Nicely, Dr. Tracy Pesut and Dr. Naylor.

The work they do when they arrive is mostly determined by Naylor in the fall ahead of the January visits.

“I’ll go down there in September or October and screen about 500 people and decide who we are going to operate on. Then, I’ll come back to Knoxville and tailor our supplies to the patients we’ll have,” said Naylor. “I’ll call up different vendors and say, ‘I need so many total knees’ or ‘I need so many total plates for broken arms, so many plates for legs.’ And I’ll call up our pediatric guy and say, ‘We’ve got 20 club feet. We need to bring along supplies for 20 club feet, the right pins and plates.

Once I find out the number of patients we’ll operate on, I go to all the vendors and ask if they’ll donate.”

On average, the group will operate on 145 to 180 cases in the two-week period.

“We try to do as many as we can,” Naylor added. “We work from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day, and we usually go until we run out of supplies. At the end of the week, I’m telling the Padre, ‘Go find me a broken arm – I’ve got one plate left for a broken arm.’ So he goes wandering out into the streets and comes back with somebody who’s had a broken arm for weeks.

Or, I’ll say, ‘I’ve got one more artificial knee left for a very small person,’ and he’ll come back with someone. If I tell him that I’ve got something available, he will find a patient for it.”

That’s because there is always

A Guatemalan mother waits with her daughter in pre-op prior to surgery. just got sticks with strings or rags wrapped around them. They have no healthcare. If you are 30 years old and break your femur, they’re like, ‘Well, Jose is going to die because he broke his leg.’ That’s just normal for them. If a kid is born with some defect like a cub foot which we can easily fi x here in the

Dr. Stephanie Smith, anesthesiologist, listens to a young patient’s lungs.

States, for them it’s, ‘We’ll have to put them in an orphanage because we just can’t take care of them.’

“It feels so good taking care of somebody who has no education, no chance of ever getting better,” he added. “You can’t believe the feeling you get when you fix a little kid who you know was going to an orphanage and the parents are there crying and hugging you and they are all saying, ‘It’s a miracle!

It’s a miracle! You are the hand of God!’ It’s very moving. They are so appreciative. For them, it’s like winning a lottery.”

The long line of people hoping to be seen by medical doctors begins early in the morning at Obras Sociales Del Hermano Pedro Church/Hospital. a need.

“We do a lot of broken arms and legs, a lot of kids with club feet, dislocated hips, artificial knees,” Naylor said. “We get a lot of people with broken arms, broken thigh bones, broken shin bones and they’ve had nobody to fi x them. The injuries may be three or four months old and they’ve

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Gardens in the snow

The Th he Noweta Nowe No wetta ta Garden Gar a de den Cl den Club ub b ignored igno nore red d the h dire dire weather weather h warnings and made the trek to Willow Ridge Garden Center for the April meeting. After rescheduling the meeting to the center from April 4 due to bad weather the group was determined make the trip April 15.

Chris Johnson, staff horticulturist for Willow Ridge, spoke to the group about the joy of fairy gardens while moving plants indoors in preparation for the forecasted frost.

“There are a lot of really cool creeping plants that are very tenacious,” said Johnson. “Nothing is forever, but most dwarf plants can go in fairy gardens. It is just gardening in miniature.”

Johnson led a tour through the center expounding on perennials, annuals, tropicals and assorted blooming plants and trees. The group explored the greenhouses and showroom while dodging snow showers.

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Isabella Gordon, 6, donned her Easter dress for the egg hunt at Glenwood Baptist Church. bigger kids.

Gold Medal Shows will set up at the Yow property on the corner of Emory Road and Blueberry Lane next to Hardee’s April 30 and will be in place with rides for all ages, food and fun until May 4.

Advance tickets for Wednesday or Thursday are available at Computer Depot, UT Federal Credit Union Emory Road branch, First Century Bank on Emory Road, Food City Powell and Enix Jewelers in Halls for $15 each.

Sarah Dockery brings kids from the audience up to the stage during singing and worship before the Easter egg hunt at Wallace Memorial.

Carnival hours will run cluded more than 1,800 5-10 p.m. Wednesday, April eggs hidden in the fields 30, and Thursday, May 1; next to the church.

Knox North Lions Club 5-11 p.m. Friday, May 2; 1-11 Reach Cindy Taylor at ctaylorsn@gmail. com. members spent the April 16 p.m. Saturday, May 3; and meeting getting everything 1-11 p.m. Sunday, May 4. lined up for the Community Advance tickets are Spring Carnival. That weekalso available for $15 each end of fun is just around through the Powell High Willow Ridge Garden Center the corner and promises to School baseball team. staff horticulturist Chris Johnbring fun rides for the little son expounds on the virtues ■ Hopping down ones and screamers for the of fairy gardens during a tour the bunny trails for the Noweta Garden Club.

The coming of Easter has been calling children out to the fields and trails for sunshine and egg hunts.

Wallace Memorial and Glenwood Baptist churches sponsored hunts for community children April 12.

Wallace kicked off the morning with singing and worship in the sanctuary followed by a day of bounce houses, prizes, snacks and an egg hunt featuring 7,000 eggs.

More than 700 people attended.

Glenwood started kids Noweta Garden Club members Regena Richardson, Margaret off with fun and crafts in Trammell and Carole Whited enjoy the indoor fairy garden at the gym, and then headed Willow Ridge Garden Center. Photos by Cindy Taylor outside where the hunt in■

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government The Supreme Court battle The August election for the state Supreme Court, normally a sleepy affair, could become highly contested in the next 100 days. It may revolve around who the next state attorney general is and whether the Republicans can win it.

attorney general selection from politics, has forced these three justices into a political fight statewide for their survival on the court.

Some legislative Republicans are unhappy with current AG Bob Cooper’s refusal to sue over the constitutionality of Obamacare as requested by the General Assembly. The Supreme Victor Court on Sept. 1 will choose Cooper or a new attorney Ashe general for an eight-year term. Many Republicans do not like having a Democrat as AG when all other state Three justices are seeking offices are Republican-held. retention (retain or replace The current selection vote). All are Democrats – process has resulted in no Cornelia Clark from Middle woman, no Republican and Tennessee and the two East no African-American ever Tennessee justices, Gary being Tennessee’s attorney Wade of Sevierville and general. The court has not Sharon Lee of Madisonville. adopted an open process The two other justices an(or any process) to choose nounced their retirement. the AG. It is unknown what There is considerable procedure the court will speculation that wealthy adopt in 2014. conservative forces outside It is fair to ask candidates Tennessee will wage a “no for the court through retenvote” on these justices, tion to answer questions as spending as much as $2.5 to how they will choose the million. This has already new attorney general and happened in the U.S. Senate whether the process will be contest and on legislation to transparent. This is separate repeal the Hall income tax. from deciding a case, which No sitting justice has they cannot answer. been denied a term since It is unclear whether Penny White was defeated Gov. Bill Haslam will get in 1996. She is now a proinvolved. However, if one or fessor at UT College of Law. more of the three justices All three justices are is replaced then he can taking this seriously, but appoint their successor to perhaps Wade is doing the the court before Sept. 1. most with an April 24 fund- Haslam and Wade were raiser at the home of Pete investors in the Smokies and Cindi DeBusk in North baseball team before it was Knox County. The host sold to Randy Boyd. committee includes former The justices will travel U.S. Rep. Bill Jenkins; Lynn across Tennessee to inDuncan, wife of Rep. Jimmy troduce themselves and Duncan; Sam Furrow; Lew respond to this challenge.

Conner (close friend of Sen. However, the GOP probably Alexander); former GOP needs to defeat just one of state chair John Waters; and them to have three Republongtime GOP leader Lewis licans on the court, which, Donelson of Memphis. in theory, would bring a Why all the fuss over Republican AG. three justices who are State media have ignored generally middle of the road this issue to date. in their judicial approach?

■ Knoxville lost a There is little patronage highly respected and wellthey can dispense (hire a liked attorney with the law clerk or two), there are untimely death of Robert no promises on judicial Watson. He was invalumatters they can make and able to both Mayor Randy their position is low profile. Tyree and me in advice on Wade’s background important and sensitive gives him the most political issues. He was a lawyer’s experience, having been lawyer and a devoted mayor of heavily Republifather and husband. He can Sevierville for 10 years, will be missed and long and he has many strong ties remembered. among Republicans.

■ Mayor Rogero However, Tennessee’s announces her budget at unique constitutional provi- 11:30 a.m. Thursday at sion to have the Supreme Christenberry Ball Field.

Court choose the state The public can attend. Do attorney general places the not be surprised if there is a justices in the middle of a property-tax-hike request. political firestorm. It is iron■ Early voting for ic that this process, which county offices is in full was designed to remove the swing. Be sure to vote.

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Trail lovers sought for new volunteer program The newest way to show Volunteer spirit is through the Trail Volunteer program.

Betsy Pickle

A partnership between Knox County, the city of Knoxville, the town of Farragut, Ijams Nature Center, Outdoor Knoxville and Visit Knoxville, the program gives people who already enjoy using local trails and greenways the chance to be ambassadors for them.

“We’re going to take 75 in this first group,” says Doug Bataille, senior director of Knox County’s Parks & Recreation Department. “We may have more than 75 apply, but that’s all we’re going to use this first year because we want it to be manageable and grow it from there if we think we need to.”

Standing in the parking lot at Mead’s Quarry, jumping-off point for several trails into the Urban Wilderness, Bataille says the screening committee is looking for volunteers to cover the entire community.

“Certainly there are trails that are more popular than others, but that’s one of the things we’re going to look at in the applications,” says Bataille. “We ask you to tell us your top three trails that you use, so we’re going to try to make sure that we get a volunteer on every single trail.”

Volunteers can be adults of any age or physical condi-

Doug Bataille displays the design for the Trail Volunteer T-shirt. tion. They must be at least 18, own a cell phone and commit to volunteering on a trail at least once a week.

Bataille says they would like to finish collecting applications by the end of this week, select the top 75 applicants, have them complete a national background check and then do training. The goal is to have them out on the trails in their specially designed T-shirts by June.

Volunteers will have to pay for their background checks, but the T-shirts (and matching jackets) are being paid for by sponsors.

Bataille says the “three basic tenets” of the program are to greet, to inform and to assist.

“We want these folks to be good, friendly faces on our trail system, to be goodwill ambassadors of the community,” he says. “Where we’ve

seen this program in other communities, it works really well. You have these nice Tshirts that you’re identified by, so people know you’re approachable.”

Trail volunteers will be familiar with the trail they’re on and will be able to help with directions and suggestions for other trails that might be suitable. They will also educate others on trail etiquette and rules.

Volunteers will assist in various ways. Some can help with first aid; others will know how to repair a flat tire on a mountain bicycle. They’ll also be “eyes and ears” to observe maintenance problems on trails and report them.

“It’s great to have people out on the trails,” says Sue Stuhl, Farragut’s director of parks and leisure services.

“I think it makes people feel

Photo by Betsy Pickle

more comfortable if they see a volunteer out there. We have good signage on our greenways, but we still get lots of questions.”

Brian Hann, president of the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club, expects many AMBC members to volunteer.

“A lot of our members are excited about it,” says Hann.

“Most of our members are really friendly, and they can help out other riders or hikers that are out here.

“Almost every trail system or organization like ours has a similar program, so I think this fits really nicely in our mission to assist and inform. It will blend seamlessly with what we’re doing now.”

For info and an application, visit http://knoxcounty.org/parks/trail_volunteer/index.php.

Remembering Black Wednesday Remember when: ■ Knox County Commission meetings were punctuated by long and frequent recesses so the boys could go out back to smoke and return with done deals?

■ Mike Arms served two years on county commission while he was chief of staff to county Mayor Mike Ragsdale and nobody said squat?

■ County commissioners figured they could pick their successors after a judge booted them out of office for ignoring a term-limits referendum for 13 years?

So Black Wednesday wasn’t all bad. But Jan. 31, 2007, still lives in local infamy, and Knox newcomers who find the term a bit overwrought are probably wondering what, exactly, it was about. And what was the big deal about some old ex-sheriff?

That’s because seven years ago might as well be in the Paleozoic Era. And who remembers 1999, when Sheriff Tim Hutchison demonstrated his clout by getting Big Jim Haslam booted off the

Betty Bean Public Building Authority, which he’d chaired since the beginning of creation? They subsequently made up, but make no mistake: Hutchison was powerful in his domain, and Black Wednesday was about ego, relationships, power and money – just like any other kind of politics.

At the heart of the conflict was Hutchison’s desire to remain eligible for the lucrative Uniformed Officers Pension Plan that was on track to become law before the year was out. Second was his desire to see Ragsdale, with whom he was locked in an ongoing feud, ousted from office.

The first official act of Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones, the first Black Wednesday appointee, was to create a cushy sinecure for Hutchison until the new pension kicked

in. Jones also kept Lee Tramel, a Hutchison political operative/deputy whose Black Wednesday appointment to commission proved as difficult as a breach birth on a wagon train.

Once installed, Tramel in due time voted for the UOPP. It was expected that his dominant personality would allow him to lead the charge to remove Ragsdale (it didn’t happen that way). Tramel was soundly defeated in 2008 when he ran for the commission seat to which he had been appointed (and subsequently removed by court order).

A gaggle of other former commissioners (all of whom voted for Jones) are now court officers, and Jones is considered a prohibitive favorite to be re-elected.

Trustee candidate Craig Leuthold was a Black Wednesday commissioner who abstained from voting when his father, former commissioner Frank Leuthold, was nominated to replace the ousted John Griess. Leu-

thold is expected to run a strong race, bolstered by the power of incumbency.

Black Wednesday appointee Sherry Witt’s biggest immediate problem was how to remove her Register of Deeds predecessor, Steve Hall, from the big office that was supposed to be hers after she hired him as an assistant. So she waited until he went on one of his trips to Florida and moved his crap out. She is also expected to win re-election.

How, one might ask, do these incumbents, especially Jones, escape the wrath of the voters, who have now twice rejected Hutchison by overwhelming margins?

One insider sums it up like this: “J.J. doesn’t mess with people like Hutch did. He hasn’t built the animosity.

He’s just a nicer guy. All the time Tim spent building an empire … people have to remember that they’re just temporary custodians of these offices. If you don’t, it’ll catch up with you.”

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Concord’s first families: The Galbraiths Like many hamlets that grew up along transportation routes, Concord began in 1854 when the East Tennessee and Georgia Railway, now Norfolk-Southern, began laying track along Sinking Creek.

One of the large landowners, James Martin Rodgers, realized the boon this would be to the area and laid out a village of 54 lots and called it Concord, a name that was taken from the nearby Concord Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he and many of his friends were members.

One of the original purchasers of the lots was the Galbraith family, which became one of the village’s founding families. From the earliest years, the family has been active in both the civic and cultural aspects of the village. Frank Galbraith Sr., the grandfather of Frank Galbraith III, opened a mortuary in the late 1800s that served the community for many years.

Most of my knowledge of the family’s early community

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involvement came from other early families, but the one family member that I know personally is Frank Galbraith III. We grew up together in the village and graduated from Farragut High School.

Although we were a few years apart in age, we rode the same school bus and participated in village activities, which were mostly church-centered events.

Frank’s mother, Mrs. Fancher Smart Galbraith, was legendary in the community and was recognized as one of the most talented pianists in East Tennessee.

She began teaching piano when she was only 12 years old, and after graduating from Maryville College in 1929, she began a career as music teacher at Farra-

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Orange and White leftovers: Post-game dinMarvin ner was another Butch West Jones object lesson. Defensive Vols had beans and franks on paper plates. Victorious offenders feasted In the wake of the on steak and fancy fi xings $25,000 raise for Tennes- on fine china. Nice napkins see ace recruiter Tommy were provided.

Corey Vereen received Thigpen, a reader emailed this thoughtful financial the Andy Spiva Award as gem: Each Volunteer foot- the most improved defenball victory last season cost sive Vol in spring practice. $1.4 million in coaching and The very promising sophoReaders are priceless.

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gut High School. Many of her students owe their success to her tutelage. Frank told me that a month seldom goes by that someone doesn’t mention that they were one of her students.

Mrs. Galbraith passed away in 1967 and left a legacy that goes much beyond her musical talent. She was involved in the performing arts but always preferred to remain in the background and let others take the credit.

She believed in giving back to the community, and it is no surprise that Frank III came by his musical talent as a continuum of the family tradition. In addition to playing piano, Frank is an accomplished guitarist, and I am one of his former students. Frank teaches music in a way that inspired me to practice and look forward to the next lesson.

Frank is now retired from a career as a seventhgrade history teacher at Farragut Middle School.

In many circles today you can mention Frank’s name

more end from Winter Garden, Fla., may not know the name behind the trophy.

Howard Anthony Spiva was a very busy linebacker in the declining years of the Bill Battle era. He set the school record with 194 tackles in 1976. He was almost as good as a sophomore and junior. His record for career hits, 547, still stands. He caused the most fumbles, 14, in school history.

Think about that – more than Steve Kiner and Al Wilson.

Spiva played a few minutes for the Atlanta Falcons.

Alas and alack, he died young, at 24, after an Atlanta auto accident.

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and receive comments like: “Oh, he taught my children and they just loved him.�

Frank brought excitement to a subject that is often not appreciated, and that energy set many students on a path to the appreciation of academic pursuits.

In addition to being a sought-after speaker at many area events, he also serves as music director at Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

If there is one single trait that stands out about Frank, whether he is teaching or giving a presentation to a civic group, it is the dynamic component he adds to the presentation. Quite frankly, Frank

is a “showman� and is in his element when performing.

One of the town of Farragut’s most popular programs is the periodic presentation of various historic subjects.

Frank has done several of these programs at the Town Hall and always to a packed house. One of his popular presentations is of events leading up to World War II that culminated in the attack on Pearly Harbor.

And finally, Frank and his partner, Rod Sutch, recently won the Senior Olympics in badminton in the 60-to-64 age group held in Cleveland, Ohio. I asked Frank how he developed an interest in the game, and he said that when he was very young he was walking past a neighbor’s home where they were playing badminton in their front yard. He stopped and watched the action for a while and became fascinated with the game. He thought to himself: “I can do that.� And indeed he can.

I had a recent opportunity to work with Frank on a town project – selecting and developing signage for Founders’ Park on Campbell Station Road. The project

brought together some old Concord natives who are growing fewer with each passing year. Among those were Barbara Beeler, Mona Smith and Jack Bondurant.

The project took longer than anticipated because we probably spent as much time reminiscing about life in the village during the ’50s as we did working on the project.

Frank and I meet occasionally in grocery stores and other area businesses, and we never miss the opportunity to share stories about Old Concord and the interesting people who lived there.

The legacy the Galbraith family left on music and community service is significant. And Frank’s continuation of that family involvement is a legacy to be proud of. But that’s not the most important way Frank will be remembered. His true legacy is the positive influence he had on his students – a legacy that made a difference in young people’s lives.

And as newcomers to our area seek to know more about their community, the Galbraith family name is one they are sure to encounter many times.

rity. Others become stars.

Through the years, some pretty good names have appeared on the Andy Spiva Award list; Reggie White, Keith DeLong and John Henderson come to mind.

Touch of Tennessee: There will be a touch of Tennessee on some hot coaching jobs this autumn. Kurt Roper, new offensive coordinator at Florida, is supposed to teach and refine his no-huddle, hurry-up plan of attack and save head coach Will Muschamp’s job.

Lane Kiffin is charged with leading the Alabama offense in pursuit of Auburn while keeping his mouth mostly closed and avoiding conflict with Nick Saban.

Kurt Roper was three

times at Tennessee on his way up. He was a lad playing around on the rug when his dad, Bobby, was defensive coordinator on John Majors’ staff in the late 1970s.

Kurt began coaching as a Tennessee graduate assistant in 1996. He returned in 2006 as coach of running backs.

Roper was quarterback coach for David Cutcliffe at Ole Miss (Eli Manning) and Duke. Most quarterback coaches are thought to be cerebral, easygoing, mild mannered, even soft on players. Roper is tough. “I have more of my dad’s defensive mentality with how I try to coach,� Kurt said. “It’s just the Roper coming out in me I guess.

Everything that I do on a

football field comes from my dad.�

Kiffin at Alabama? I don’t know what to think. He doesn’t say much.

Basketball anyone?

Bruce Pearl recruited the top-ranked junior college player in the country, 6-7 power forward Cinmeon Bowers, from Chipola to Auburn.

Large catch. Bowers is famous. He does come with baggage. He was originally signed by Florida State but was released after being accused of eating marijuana in order to conceal it from police.

Junior college has a cleansing effect on top talent.

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Not to be missed Now that spring is really here – we hope – folks are out and about, enjoying the natural beauty of the area.

It’s the season for garden prep, wildflower walks and Dogwood Trail drives.

Or you might want to consider taking in some people-created beauty.

Right now there’s a glorious house you need to see, benefiting a worthy cause.

The 2014 Knoxville Symphony League Show House had its grand opening on April 10, with a classic evening of chamber music played by Knoxville Symphony musicians.

If you’re a fan of upscale architecture, decorating and landscaping, you should take your family and friends to see the residence, located near Concord Park in Farragut, while you can. Plenty of oohs and aahs await!

It’s done in a French country style, built with empty-nesters in mind, and features the best of local designers and materials.

Guests are asked to don blue bootees over their footwear in order to protect the beautiful hardwood floors.

Scott Bishop of Westwood Antique and Design Market was thrilled to contribute to the house’s interior design. “We did the landing and the upstairs hall,� he said. “We started with a painted chest that has a three-masted sailing ship painted on the front and a beautiful shade of deep blue all over with gold trim. Because of that piece, we used a mixture of antique and newer

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Original paintings include oils and watercolors by Buck Ewing and Carl Sublett, and there’s a custom-made lamp that Bishop called “quite a statement piece.� He went on to describe a master suite “to die for� and a wonderful screened porch. “It’s probably the best show house in five or six years – well worth the trip to see it.�

Speaking of that master suite, decorative painter Annalee Bohon of Annalee B Studios had something to say.

When designer Janice Moore hired her to paint a faux finish on the tray ceiling, she says she looked to the “classic style of antique mirrors� for inspiration. “The brightness of the metallic silver foil is modulated by the underlying darker shades, and by the subtle overlay of a warm, antique glaze. The oversized diamond pattern reflects the scale of the room and adds interest without busyness. The overall effect is one of restful contemplation.�

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Knoxville Symphony executive director Rachel Ford joins in a flute duet. She’s accompanied at the piano by Knoxville Symphony Society board member Tom Shaw. Photo by Becky Paylor

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features similar attention to detail. Carolyn Lawrence, president of the Knoxville Symphony League, promises a “journey that will awaken each of your senses through the diverse facets of this year’s Show House experience.�

Music education is the primary philanthropy of the Knoxville Symphony League. Through events such as the Show House tour, more than $200,000 is raised in support of education each season. By visiting the house, you’ll be supporting talented young area musicians through scholarships and other funding for

the KSO Youth Orchestras.

Some symphony musicians came to the opening just for the tour. Bassoonist Aaron Apaza liked the upstairs game room. “It had a nautical theme, a really nice sitting area, a bar area and a pool table. I could definitely see spending the better part of a weekend hanging out in the game room!� he said with a laugh.

And cellist Andy Bryenton enjoyed the grand opening, noting that “a tux and blue bootees are a very interesting fashion combination.� Filling such a grand house with music was a pleasure for the musicians.

The Knoxville Symphony Principal Quartet enjoys an evening of live chamber music in a grand house. Photo by Stacy Miller

“We played Haydn and Mozart quartets,� said Bryenton. “It’s chamber music, played in a private home.

And that’s what chamber music is for!�

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Eating healthy desserts

By Ruth White North Knoxville Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted Healthy Choices, a plant-based free cooking class. The event featured delectable desserts and showed how to fi x sweet treats without the sugar.

Ed Reid opened with a presentation on sugar. He said sugar provides empty calories. It also can cause tooth decay, heart disease and stroke. The average individual consumes 31 teaspoons of sugar a day, and the American Heart Association recommends consuming only six to seven teaspoons per day.

Reid suggested eliminating sugary drinks, substituting fruit for sweets and limiting sweets to special

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Pat Kaufmann and Kathy Reid created and shared several treats made without adding sugar, including carob balls, strawberry sorbet, peach crisp, maple almond ice cream and lime cream pie.

The seminars will conclude with a tofu-tasting dinner at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, in the church fellowship hall.

Attendees may bring their personal favorite dish using this high-protein ingredient, although it is not required to attend.

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May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is anything; but a new creation is everything!

(Galatians 6:14-15 NRSV) Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were an offering far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. (“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross,” Isaac Watts, 1707)

Sometimes I think we lose sight of the big picture.

During Holy Week we focus so intently on the passion – the suffering – of Jesus Ed Reid uses sugar packets to demonstrate the amount of sug- that we see him as a victim. ar in different food items. Photos by Ruth White Don’t misunderstand me.

It is important, even necessary, that we walk with him through the last days of his earthly life. We cannot, dare not, enjoy the triumph of Palm Sunday and then skip directly to Easter morning.

If we see Jesus as a victim, however, we lose sight of the Christ. If we see Jesus as a victim, we misunderstand exactly what was going on. We forget that Jesus, even under the burden of the cross that he carried on his flogged and bleeding back, went up the hill to Golgotha of his own free will.

Remember what he had said on the Sunday before as he rode into Jerusalem on a colt, with ardent admirers putting down palm branches in the road ahead of him, the crowds shouting, “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord”?

Some Pharisees urged him to put a stop to the accolades.

He countered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out.” He was the King, and he knew it.

Aria White, Kennedy Byrd and Hannah Byrd enjoy a shopping adventure at the Bookwalter Jesus also knew that his UMC spring consignment sale. entrance into Jerusalem – the seat of Roman power in this small corner of the vast Roman Empire – had made the Roman authorities nervous. Thousands of ing needed items at great

By Cindy Taylor Jewish pilgrims from all Bookwalter UMC has of- prices plus a profit for the over the known world came Madi Matthews finds lots of fered good used clothing at consignors,” said organizer to Jerusalem for Passover. fun stuff at the Bookwalter sales twice a year for several Holly Byrd.

The city was crowded with UMC children’s consignment The sales also offer a years. The church held its a polyglot population, and sale. Photos submitted spring sale this month with wide range of toys, baby Pontius Pilate was responofferings from infant to teen items, games, strollers and bedding. The next sale will sizes.

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sible for governing. To say that Pilate was nervous is an understatement.

To have the crowds see Jesus as the King amounted to a potential coup d’etat, if not an actual one.

That was on Sunday.

By Friday of the same week, Jesus had taught in the Temple, read and commented on the hearts of those who put offerings in the Temple coffers (I believe he still reads the hearts of people today, every time the offering plate is passed!), sparred with the chief priests and scribes, outwitted the Sadducees, eaten a final Passover meal with his disciples, been betrayed by one of the Twelve, endured a brutal beating by the Roman authorities, died a horrific execution by a method designed to inflict significant pain, and been buried and sealed in a tomb.

Did he know the end of the story when he was being tortured? There is no way we can know the answer to that. He did know, however, and said as much, that he was in God’s hands.

At the end he offered his spirit back to God, just as he had lived his life: in complete and utter trust that he belonged to God, and that God knew what God was doing. We should live so well!

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Rule #5: If the digestive system isn’t working correctly

By Dr. Donald G. Wegener The second branch of the autonomic nervous system is the parasympathetic system, which works to conserve energy and rebuild tissue. This Dr. Wegener is also the branch that helps slow your heart rate down and get your body back to a normal resting state after you get out of the emergency situation that I described earlier in the sympathetic nervous system. So you can see one branch of the system speeds you up while the other branch slows you down. This is how your body achieves homeostasis. It does this by lowering blood pressure and putting the digestive process to work. Because of the environment we live in today, this branch of your nervous system is usually under-stimulated, and most people do not eliminate their waste properly because this branch does not function the way it should.

Now that you understand the two branches of the autonomic nervous

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By the time your food reaches the large intestine, the good nutrients that our body needs have usually been absorbed, and the body needs to excrete the remaining waste. However what happens if we are overly sympathetic, dehydrated and our digestive system is not working correctly? The waste product sits in our colon longer than it’s supposed to which can allow some toxins to be reabsorbed back into our system, making the job even harder on our liver.

This can also affect the good and bad bacteria that are in your colon. Your body will be more concerned with getting rid of the toxins than it would dropping a few extra pounds of fat.

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A-8 • APRIL 21, 2014 • POWELL/NORWOOD Shopper news of her students had a fear of dogs. Once parents signed a release and the students got to spend time around Bentley they fell in love with him after only two weeks. These children now have dogs in their own homes.

HABIT’s half of the equation is to bring a nonjudgmental and unconditionally loving animal to the school to create a supportive environment for students.

Teachers direct the use of this tool to create the best outcome for student’s academic, social or emotional development.

Kindergartner at Pleasant Ridge Elementary Cameron Kaale reads to Bentley, who came to the school with owner Brooke Gibbs.

Kenley Workman-Long loves on Bentley after reading him a story while his owner, Brooke Gibbs, watches.

Reading goes to the dogs

By Cindy Taylor Knox County schoolteachers are passionate about teaching kids to read.

So much so that they will use whatever reasonable, appropriate methods they can find to yield results – and HABIT is ready to help.

Human Animal Bond in Tennessee (HABIT) has introduced the Ruff Reading program, and Pleasant Ridge Elementary teacher Kara Israel is one educator who believes in its value.

“I feel very strongly about the program and how it benefits the children,” said Israel. “I have had HABIT dogs visit my classrooms for more than three years now.

This program gives young

children independence and confidence in reading to an animal that doesn’t understand or care if they make a mistake.”

Bentley, a 2-year-old golden retriever, and her owner, Brooke Gibbs, visit the school each Wednesday so that Bentley can listen to individual students read.

Bentley has gone through rigorous training, has been certified through HABIT and always wears her red bandanna when she’s working. Gibbs joined the HABIT program because she plans to become a teacher, and the program offered a classroom environment and time with students.

Israel says early on some

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Norris Elementary students and helpers get ready for Arbor Day planting. Pictured are: (front) Mollee Taylor, Braxton Sharp, Brodie Sharp, Orey Pope; (back) Cory Fine, volunteer Josh Ander- Powell Elementary student son, Keith Chapman, Tanner Scruggs, Cody Fine, Kianna Chapman, Conner Scruggs, Ally Taylor Breanna Norman sang the and volunteer Tom Samples Photo submitted National Anthem with other members of the Knox County ing and celebration. about conservation. The Schools Elementary Honors ■ Arbor Day at Junior American Citi- kids spent time learning Norris Elementary zen (JAC) students cleaned both in the classroom and Choir when Knox County 4thgrade students attended the Norris Elementary School up around the school and outdoors.

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Drama students at Powell High School brought romantic comedy to life with the play “The Philadelphia Story.�

The classic 1940 movie starring Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn and James Stewart was based on Philip Barry’s Broadway play of the same name. The story revolves around a socialite whose wedding plans go awry when her ex-husband arrives on the scene.

The role of Tracy Lord required that the two students who alternated playing the part learn more than 500 lines each. The cast gave two evening performances and several during school hours. Drama teacher Jennifer Douto work at L&N STEM. He bleday directed. received the ITEEA Teacher Reach Cindy Taylor at ctaylorsn@gmail. com.

Excellence Award in 2009 Powell High School drama students Evan Hughes as Uncle Willie, Cameron Kendrick as Sandy and 2011. He served on the and Meredith Denney as Tracy Lord in “The Philadelphia Story� Photo submitted state STEM Leadership Academy in 2011-12.

Fifteen countries sent participants to the 2014 ITEEA conference, which featured professional-development workshops and many vendor exhibits. Info: www.iteea.org.

Stansberry gets national award Eric Stansberry, a teacher at the L&N STEM Academy, was one of 29 educators to receive a Teacher Excellence Award at the recently completed International Technology and Engineering Educators Association annual conference in Orlando.

Stansberry was a 20-year veteran of the Hamilton County school system before moving to Knox County

Powell Middle at Special Olympics Powell Middle School students Emily Huffstetler and Brea Miller get ready to walk in the opening-ceremony parade at the Special Olympics. The event is held each year at Hardin Valley Powell Elementary teacher Mandi Meek invited friends Michael Thomas and Michael Munckton to school to help teach students Academy. Photo by S. Barrett how pitch, volume and sound waves work in music using djembe (a goblet drum played with bare hands), guitar and violin.

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REUNIONS ■Central High School’s class of 1959 will hold its 55th reunion Friday and Saturday, Aug. 22-23, at Beaver Brook Country Club.

Info: Judy Edenfield Hodge, 531-4837 or judychs59@ mindspring.com, or Harold Knott, 947-3486 or haroldknot@frontier.com. ■Central High School’s class of 1989 will reunite June 14. Tickets are $40.

Make checks payable to CHS Class of ’89 and mail to Felecia Turner, 1103 Darby Lane, Forest, VA 24551. Info: Felecia (Robbins) Turner, feleciaturner@hotmail.com

or Mark Allen, 4davolz@ comcast.net. ■Powell High School’s class of 1967 will reunite at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at Bonnie and Wade Shields’ home, 5320 West Emory Road, to celebrate “Medicare Eligibility: Reaching Age 65.� Admission is $15 and includes a barbecue dinner and non-alcoholic beverages. Make checks payable to Brenda Owens Stephens, 5728 Frontier Trail, Knoxville, TN 37920.

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■Old Farragut School will host its annual reunion at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at Virtue Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 725 Virtue Road. All former students from classes 1901-1967 are invited. Info: George Hamilton, 688-6777. ■Old Knoxville High School’s class of 1949 will host its annual reunion beginning Friday, May 2, at Charles Town Club House, continuing 6 p.m. Saturday, May 3, with a banquet at Buddy’s BBQ. Admission for Buddy’s is $27. Phil Campbell will perform. Info: Gerry Dance Jack, 693-5333, or Wayne Smith, 692-2404.

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Copper Ridge represents at the Special Olympics A ride to remember Students at Adrian Burnett Elementary enjoyed a limo ride to Mr. Gatti’s as a reward for raising the most money through a recent PTSO fundraiser. Pictured by their ride are (front) Alexandria Whiteside, Lilly Robinson, Ava Brummerstedt, Chase Thurmer; (middle) Ethan Russell, Ryleigh Turner, Nick Weigel, Cody Covert; (back) driver Sean Irwin and principal Angie Harrod. Photo by

Copper Ridge Elementary students Andrew Sulack, Meg Hurd, J.J. Calloway, Nathan Green, Hannah Sulack and Ryan Luyat get ready to walk in the Special Olympics opening ceremony parade with (back) Hardin Valley Academy sophomore Jenna White accompanying them. Students from all over Knox County travel to HVA each year for the event. This is Jenna’s second year helping out. Photo by S. Barrett

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By Betty Bean At first glance, “U R Beautiful,” written in big pink and blue letters on the sidewalk in front of Whittle Springs Middle School, looks like the work of a daring tagger – right smack on the school’s doorstep.

But at second glance, it’s something entirely different, and pretty wonderful.

It’s the work of Project U, a school club made up of students who want to put an end to bullying.

The Project U sponsor, Jen Tedder, is a school behavior liaison. She is

charged with working with the students to improve attendance, academic achievement and socialskill development. She says a big part of her job is “helping students find the tools that they need to overcome barriers to school success.”

Project U is a grant-funded, student-led, countywide campaign.

The chalk art on the sidewalk is just one of the group’s activities. There are reminders in the morning announcements that bullying isn’t cool, artwork and school-assembly programs.

Sixth-grader Alyssa Mynatt joined Project U because she has been a victim of bullying.

“It happened a lot in the 5th grade and the 6th, too. It got pretty bad.” Alyssa said her mother is very happy that she has joined Project U. “I haven’t been bullied in a while,” she said.

Sara Lindsey wrote a song about bullying called “Getting Up From Bullying” to encourage victims not to be dragged down when people say mean things. She performed it in assembly.

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with the sidewalk art and with making an anti-bullying video. At the end of the video, students can sign pledges not to bully written on cutouts of handprints and get a special wristband.

The hands will be put up in the cafeteria – “So everybody can see there are a whole lot more kids who don’t want to bully than those who do,” Tedder said.

“The whole point is accept, unite, impact.”

Project U has other activities planned this school year, including placing positive sticky notes on lockers and holding a “No Mirror Monday” when mirrors will be covered with butcher paper covered with slogans.

“They’ll say it doesn’t matter what people say, you look good. Don’t let words Whittle Springs Middle School students Sara Lindsey, Jurnee bring you down,” Tedder Roper and Alyssa Mynatt with Project U sponsor Jen Tedder. said.

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Nature Play

By Betty Bean Visitors to the Knoxville Zoo will find an updated something old, plus a bunch of somethings new there this spring.

The “ZooChoo,” a trackless reproduction of the much-loved miniature train that used to carry kids around between exhibits, will be in service. The train tracks became problematic to maintain, so the train was mothballed but never forgotten. This spring, the zoo is rolling out the new ZooChoo, a rubber-tired conveyance that will loop around the northern end of the new Nature Play outdoor creative-play area.

Masterminded by grounds curator Jen Henderson, Nature Play will feature plants and flowers and baby animals as well as magical nooks and crannies like a vine-covered tunnel leading to a fairy garden, teepees made of living vines and mysterious doors to nowhere.

There will be an area where kids can build their own tent forts or walk into a teepee that is soon to become the frame for stringbean vines (right next to strawberry beds and other edibles).

Nature Play will be opening in the next few weeks and aims to encourage kids to use their imaginations while learning more about plants and animals.

There will also be a touch and scent garden (with some carnivorous plants) to encourage visitors of all ages to think about starting their own butterfly gardens

to encourage pollinators.

Benches and chairs hewn with a chainsaw by one of Henderson’s talented coworkers will invite tired parents to rest a spell while the kids explore. Artworks like an organic “twigloo” by Kelly Brown of Bower Bird Sculptures and Henderson’s elephant-ear bird bath (a sand sculpture of the botanical kind of elephant ear, not the kind elephants hear with) will invite the eye.

Although Henderson shares the credit for the fanciful, yet practical space with zoo administrators who are always on the lookout for ideas from other gardens, assistant marketing director Tina Rolen says Henderson is too modest.

“She’s the mastermind grounds curator, and her ideas fit perfectly with our mission,” Rolen said.

Now encompassing 53 acres, the Knoxville Zoo opened in 1948 and hosts more than 400,000 visitors annually, making it the biggest year-round attraction in Knoxville.

The beginning of the modern zoo is credited to the efforts of the late Guy Lincoln Smith II, who stepped into the zoo’s leadership in 1978 after he attempted to place his pet lion, Joshua, there and became appalled at the conditions he found. Smith took on the job as director for the salary of $1 per year, and he remade the zoo into a point of local pride. More information can be found on the zoo’s Facebook page and its website at www.knoxvillezoo.org/.

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David Hull (left) and Mike Smith (right) work in the Knoxville Zoo’s new Nature Play area with grounds curator Jen Henderson. They are building the bamboo frame of a teepee that will be covered with pole beans. Photos by Betty Bean

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By Alvin Nance “So, let’s chat.” That’s how Kathy Moore, senior services manager at the disABILITY Resource Center, opened the first-ever Chatty Café Nance meeting held at the Guy B. Love Towers social hall with more than 20 attendees in early April.

Earlier this year, the Love Towers Fellowship Association and its president, Tom Higens, saw a need for more conversation and support for the nearly 250 elderly and disabled residents at Guy B. Love Towers in North Knoxville. The association reached out to the disABILITY Resource Center for help.

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Love Towers Fellowship Association president Tom Higens at the first meeting of the Chatty Café at Guy B. Love Towers. Photo submitted attendees a seat at the table to discuss challenges and get information about services available in the community.

“This program is for anyone who wants to talk,” Higens said. “Chatty Café is a place to be socially interactive. We hope Chatty Café will help unite Love Towers residents and everyone from the community.”

Chatty Café has two main goals: to foster social interaction between residents and to provide access to disability resources available in the community. One of the biggest dangers for seniors and people living with disabilities is isolation.

Chatty Café provides a reason and a place for residents to gather and talk.

The Fellowship Association also invites guests from local service providers to come and discuss important disability issues, such as health insurance and transportation. Love Towers residents are inviting other people living with disabilities in the community in hopes that this program will start a community-wide dialogue about disabilities.

“Chatty Café fosters selfesteem, self-growth and self-confidence,” Moore said. “Everybody’s important. There are no ‘less than’ people. If we can bring that message to anyone who thinks they are, then I think a wonderful, positive goal has been met.”

I am very proud of the Love Towers Fellowship Association and thankful for the disABILITY Resource Center for stepping up to take on this important role for our residents. I look forward to this program expanding to the entire community and to my invitation to speak because those who know me know I am pretty chatty.

McMichael celebrates 50 years Jim McMichael wanted to attend art school after he graduated from Fulton High School. Instead he worked for a sign company, hand lettering signs.

After a few years of serving in the military, he began a sign business. Initially, he passed out business cards and worked out of the back of his 1958 Chevy. As business grew, he transformed the basement of his Lincoln Park-area home and worked from there.

In 1971 he moved into a large metal building that was able to accommodate large trucks. In the early 1980s he expanded and began to paint trucks. Growth continued, and in 1983 he purchased

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By Bonny C. Millard Some of the most beloved Broadway musicals will be represented Friday, April 25, when the Rotary Club of Knoxville presents “Broadway Follies,” its annual fundraiser.

And there’s still time to buy tickets.

The event will start at 5:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Knoxville. Rotarian Brian Salesky, executive director and conductor of the Knoxville Opera, said members of the club as well as others will be performing Broadway showtunes. The Knoxville Opera is also lending a couple of its talented singers for the musical evening.

The songs are from a variety of musicals including “Porgy and Bess,” “Man of La Mancha,” “Guys and Dolls,” “Carousel,” “The Music Man,” “Show Boat” and “Damn Yankees.”

Marshal Andy Smalls will sing a solo medley of Broadway tunes. Salesky said people are excited to hear the popular entertainer. Marshal Andy, an iconic East

his current building and Jim McMichael Signs & Truck Painting expanded to create vinyl wraps, lighted signs and painted signs and banners of every shape, size and color.

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Jim McMichael celebrates his company’s 50th anniversary.

Tennessee singing cowboy who is in his 80s, is widely known for presenting western movies on Saturday mornings on PBS. In addition to the stage entertainment, the Brad Walker Orchestra will be playing Broadway tunes for those who want to dance.

The evening’s festivities will raise funds for club activities and the Rotary Foundation, which helps support global and local programs including End Polio Now and college scholarships for high school graduates. Audience members will have the chance to bid on special items during a live auction.

Kristi Bible, fundraising committee chairperson, said, “It’s a fun evening with dinner and dancing and supports our club.”

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THROUGH SATURDAY, APRIL 26 Registration open for Anderson County Relay For Life. Event will take place 5 p.m.-5 a.m. SaturdaySunday, April 26-27, in Clinton on the streets around the courthouse. To register team: www.relayforlife. org/eastandersontn or Kelly Lenz, 457-1649.

THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 8 Registration open for AMSE Science Explorer Camp for rising 5th, 6th and 7th graders. Two sessions: June 9-13, June 16-20. Info/to register: http://amse. org/visitors/summer-camps/.

MONDAY APRIL 21 Monthly Luttrell Senior’s luncheon, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Luttrell Community Center. Melba Greene and son Ted will sing. Bring a dish to share.

Schoolyard Garden Monday, 5 p.m., Paulette Elementary School. Topic: companion planting, planting by the signs and planting tomatoes for best results.

Everyone welcome.

TUESDAY, APRIL 22 UT Extension Open House, 3-6 p.m., 3925 Maynardville Highway. Refreshments, 4-H photo contest on display. RSVP: apadgett4@utk.edu\.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 Bits ‘n Pieces Quilt Guild meeting, 1:30 p.m., Norris Community Center. Social time will begin at 1.

Members Patty Ashworth and Cyndi Herrmann will discuss labels for quilts. Guests and new members welcome. Info: Pat Melcher, 498-0124, or email bnpquilt@ gmail.com.

Computer Workshops: Internet and Email Basics, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Requires “Introducing the Computer” or equivalent skills. Info/to register: 525-5431.

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Diabetes Management Series, 6:30 p.m., Knox County Health Department auditorium, 140 Dameron Ave. Free five-part series; open to the public. To register: 215-5170.

Free group art therapy for adults with epilepsy/ seizure disorder, 6-8 p.m., Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee office, 1715 E. Magnolia Ave. 8-week session. Registration deadline: Thursday, April 24. Info/to register: 522-4991.

SATURDAY, APRIL 26 Singing, 7 p.m., Ailor Dale Baptist Church on Beard Valley Road in Maynardville. Featuring the Melody Singers from Georgia. Everyone welcome.

Barbecue fundraiser, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Powell Lodge #582, 7700 Fersner Road.

KUCB Luttrell City Clean up/Beautification Day. Includes a road cleanup, plant giveaways, food and awards.

Open jam session bluegrass, country, gospel music; 7 p.m.; old Rush Strong School, Leadmine Bend Road in Sharps Chapel. Free admission. Refreshments.

Donations appreciated. All invited.

Anderson County Relay For Life opening ceremonies, 5 p.m., Main Street around the courthouse.

To participate: www.relayforlife.org/eastandersonTN. Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 6 p.m., WMRD 94.5 FM, 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All pickers and singers welcome.

Winter Market: an indoor farmers market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Historic Southern Railway Station, 306 Depot Ave. Hosted by Nourish Knoxville. Info: http:// www.marketsquarefarmersmarket.org.

Happy Travelers trip to the Cornbread Festival in South Pittsburg, Tenn.; depart 8:30 a.m., North Acres Baptist Church, 5803 Millertown Pike. Cost: $25. Info/ to register: Derrell Frye, 938-8884.

Franklin Square Spring Garden Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., The Shops at Franklin Square, 9700 Kingston Pike. Vendors will be selling annuals, perennials, herbs, garden art, bird houses and more. Info: Linda Wimbrow, 966-2421.

Married People Night Out, 7-9 p.m., Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, 701 Merchant Drive. $10 per couple. Info: Chad, 688-4343.

East Tennessee Aglow Spring Gathering, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., New Covenant Church, 10319 Starkey Lane. Info: Diane Shelby, 687-3687.

Fundraiser for Sharps Chapel Elementary School, 6 p.m., at the school. Sponsored by Blazing Star Lodge #455 F&AM. Music; hot dogs, chips and drink for $5 donation; cake and pie auction; snacks available for purchase.

Ballroom Dance, 7-9 p.m., Halls Senior Center, 4405 Crippen Road. Live music by the Nigel Boulton Band. Admission: $5 per person. Info: 922-0416.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 26-27

Living Well with Diabetes, 2:30 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552.

Halls Outdoor Classroom Celebration, 6-8 p.m., at the Outdoor Classroom, located on Halls High campus behind the softball field. Free event. Includes: barbecue, homemade ice cream, live bluegrass music, children’s activities, pie eating contest.

THURSDAY, MAY 1 Bee Friends beekeepers meeting, 6:30 p.m., Tazewell Campus of Walters State in the auditorium.

Jay Heselschwerdt, the owner of Sweet Life Bees and a club member, will be speaking on natural and organic beekeeping.

SATURDAY, MAY 3 Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 6 p.m., WMRD 94.5 FM, 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All pickers and singers welcome.

Hard Knox Roller Girls vs Little Steel Derby Girls, 6 p.m., Knoxville Civic Coliseum, 500 Howard Baker Ave. All bouts doubleheaders. Tickets available at Coliseum box office. Info: www.hardknoxrollergirls.com.

Registration for Knoxville 24 Hour Student Competition, 1-3 p.m., Scruffy City Hall, 32 Market Square. Workshop follows, 3-4 p.m.; Crew and Casting Call Mixer open to all participants, 4-6 p.m. Student registration: $20. Info: www.knoxvillefilms.com.

Benefit for Ethan Anderson family, 4-7 p.m., Union County High School. Dinner for $6 includes spaghetti, bread, dessert and a drink; silent auction; bake sale. Ethan is a student at Union County who has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Info/to donate: 332-9221.

“Wheelchair Round Up,” 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tennova Turkey Creek. Sponsored by First Baptist Concord and Concord Christian School. Donations of manual wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches and wheelchair parts will be collected for Wheels of the World, a program of Joni and Friends. Info: Steve Peek, speek@fbconcord.org.

Churchwide rummage sale, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Fountain City UMC, 212 Hotel Road. Rain or shine. $3 Brown Bag-a-Bargain, noon-2 p.m.

MONDAY, MAY 5

2014 Outdoor KnoxFest, The Outdoor Adventure Center at Knoxville’s Volunteer Landing. Events for all Schoolyard Garden Monday, 5 p.m., Paulette ages. Proceeds to benefit Legacy Parks Foundation. Info/ Elementary School. Topic: container planting for beauty, to register for events: www.OutdoorKnoxville.com. vegetables and herbs. Everyone welcome.

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TUESDAY, MAY 6 Neighborhood Watch meeting: Big Ridge 4th District, 7 p.m., Big Ridge Elementary School.

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t’s that time of year again, time for kids to look forward to summer break, and time for parents to think about filling those long summer days. Lucky for them, there is an abundance of camp opportunities right here in East Tennessee, with something exciting for every age and interest group.

Whether your kid is an adventurer, artist, scientist or athlete, summer camp can keep them entertained all summer long!

! p m a C r e m S um ■ Angela Floyd Schools, with locations in West and North Knox County, will offer performing-arts camps for a variety of ages and interests, including: Princess Camp, ages 2-5, learn ballet with a different Disney princess each day; Teen Idol Camp, ages 6 and older, learn jazz and hiphop using music from Disney Channel shows; Hero Camp, ages 2-5, learn ballet with a different Disney heroine each day; and AllAmerican Camp, ages 6 and older, learn ballet and lyrical with a different American Girl each day. Cost is $100 per week. Info: 865-675-9897 for West Knox, 865-947-9894 for North Knox, or online at www. angelafloydschools.com ■ Beverly Park Golf Course off Tazewell Pike offers summer junior golf camps for ages 7-14.

Camps run 9 a.m. to noon, June 3-5, July 8-10 and Aug. 5-7. Cost is $80. Info: 865-689-6445, www. knoxvillegolf.org

May 22 - August 8, 2014 Children who have completed Kindergarten - 6th grade

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■ Camp Big Fish will offer camps at Middlebrook United Methodist Church and Friendship Church, with praise and worship, weekly swimming, sports, art, music and weekly field trips. Info: www. campbigfish.org or call Jeremy or Molly at 865-3860779 ■ Camp Wallace at Wallace Memorial Baptist Church offers summer day camp May 22 through Aug. 8 for children who have completed kindergarten through 6th grade. There will be field trips three days a week, movies, weekly devotions, Vacation Bible School, and arts and crafts. Info: Kristie Bell, 865-688-7270, or www.wmbc.net ■ Camp Webb at Webb School of Knoxville offers more than 100 specialty camps and sports camps for a variety of ages, along with adventure camp and mini-camps. Lunch is included. Info: www.campwebb.com or 865-291-3840 ■ Camp Wesley Woods overnight summer camps offer a traditional Bible camp experience for

boys and girls, kindergarten through 12th grade.

Info: 865-448-2246 or www.CampWesleyWoods. com ■ Concord Park Par Three Golf at 10909 S. Northshore Drive, will offer two-day camps for ages 6-8, and three-day camps for ages 9-17. Call 865-966-9103 for info or to register. Also offered is Girls Golf with Catherine Duggan, LPGA. Visit www.GirlsGolfOfKnoxvilleTN.com or call 865966-9103 to register.

Starting New at Golf (SNAG) will be offered 9-9:45 a.m. Saturdays.

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8th grade June 8 through July 25, and a summer film camp for middle and high school students July 7-18. Info: 865-688-6776 or www.gardenmontessori. org ■ The Goddard School for Early Childhood Development offers unique learning experiences through age-appropriate and innovative activities.

Locations in Farragut and Knoxville. Info: goddardschool.com

■ Garden Montessori School, 3225 Garden Drive, Knoxville, will offer summer day camp for age 2 through

2014 SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE June 2-5 ART CAMP $125/$150 Non Registered Ages 5 and up 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

June 19 & 20 or July 14 & 15 Backhand Spring Clinic 10:00 a.m.- Noon $60/$70 Non Registered

June 9-12 Tumble, Stunt and Cheer Camp $75/$100 Non Registered Ages 4 and up 9:00am-12:00pm

June 16, 17, 18 & 19 Dazzling Diva Camp Ages 4 -10 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $75/$100 Non Registered

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HAPPY â&#x20AC;˘ MAGICAL â&#x20AC;˘ SUNNY â&#x20AC;˘ FRIENDLY â&#x2013; The Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont offers Summer in the Smokies in June and July, with programs for ages 9-17, encouraging stewardship and a lifelong appreciation of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Get your kids outside this summer as they explore nature through hands-on explorations, games and crafts. Info: 865-448-6709 or www. gsmit.org/SummerYouth.html

sive, a full week with Houston Ballet Academyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beth Everitt and Danah Bella of Radford University; June 30-July 18, a range of three-week dance workshops for age 4 through advanced dancers. Info: 865-539-2475 or www. studioartsfordancers.net â&#x2013; The University of Tennesseeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kids U summer camps offer unique experiences for kids in kindergarten through 12th grade. Your kid can come to UT and learn from university faculty, staff and graduate students in a variety of fields, such as art, chemistry, cooking and veterinary medicine. High-school-level classes focus on potential careers. Camps run one or two weeks, morning or afternoon. Register soon as classes fill up quickly. Info: www.utkidsu. com or 865-974-0150

â&#x2013; Kids Place summer day camps offer a whole summer of themed camps at local elementary schools throughout Knox and Sevier counties, along with two action-packed field trips to Camp KP Millertown. Ages 5-12 years.

Specials are available for early registration. Info: 865-933-7716 or www.kidsplaceinc.org â&#x2013; Knoxville Jewish Alliance offers a variety of camp experiences for kids of all faiths at the Arnstein Jewish Community Center on Deane Hill Drive, including: Camp Kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ton Ton, age 2 through pre-K, exciting weekly themes including nature, music, art, literacy and swimming; Milton Collins Day Camp with age-appropriate experiences for kindergarten through 10th grade; British Challenger Soccer Camp June 16-20 for ages 4-15; and Bricks 4 Kidz LEGO Camp. Info: www.jewishknoxville.org or 690-6343 â&#x2013; Knoxville Twisters Cheer and Tumbling at 6930 Gemini Way in Halls offers a variety of camps, including: Art Camp, 9 a.m. to noon, June 2-5, ages 5 and older; Tumble, Stunt and Cheer Camp, 9 a.m. to noon, June 9-12, ages 4 and older; Coed Stunt Clinic with T.J. Baxter, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 14; Backhand Spring Clinic, 10 a.m. to noon, June 19 and 20, or July 14 and 15; Dazzling Diva Camp, 9 a.m. to noon, June 16-19. Info: www.

KnoxvilleTwisters.com or 865-377-3783 â&#x2013; Pellissippi State Community College offers summer camps for kids in June and July. A variety of camp themes and age levels are available.

Some themes include Claymation, ZumbaKids, the CSI Experience and more. Info: 865-539-7167 or www. pstcc.edu/bcs â&#x2013; Ruggles Ferry Golf Club will offer Junior Golf Summer Camp June 3-5 for ages 5-10, June 10-12 for ages 8-14, June 24-26 for ages 5-10, July 8-10 for ages 8-14, and July 22-24 for ages 8-16. Camp package includes lunch every day, snacks and drinks, camp picture, goody bag, prizes, course fees and range balls. Info: David Reed, 423-258-4972 or www. davidreedgolf.com

â&#x2013; Studio Arts for Dancers offers camps for all ages and experience levels, including: June 16-20, Cinderella Dance Camp, 6-12 years, new and experienced dancers, featuring ballet, llet, art class and in-studio performance; ce; June 23-27, Musical Theatre Camp, p, 8-15 years, new and experienced dancers will learn acting, dance, voice and more; July 7-11, African Dance and Drumming Workshops,, with separate sessions for 8-12 years and age 13 and up; July 21-25, Mini-Intensive Camp, 10-13 years, experienced dancers, classes in ballet, pre-pointe and variations from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sleeping Beautyâ&#x20AC;?; July 21-25, Guest Artist Intensive, experienced dancers will learn a variety ety of techniques from Joy Davis of Smith mith College; July 28, Guest Artist Intenn-

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SUMMER CAMPS & CLASSES June 16-20 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cinderella Dance Camp for ages 6 to 12, new and experienced dancers. Along with ballet, there will be art class and an in-studio performance.

June 23-27 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Musical Theatre Camp for ages 8 to 15, both new and experienced dancers. Learn acting, dance, voice and prop-making, along with performing excerpts from Phantom of the Opera, Wicked and Aladdin among other selections.

July 7-11 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; African Dance and Drumming Workshops, one for ages 8-12, another for ages 13 and up.

July 21-25 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mini-Intensive Camp for young dancers, ages 10 to 13, experienced dancers. Dancers

will have classes in ballet, prepointe and learn variations from the ballet Sleeping Beauty.

July 21-25 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Guest Artist Intensive. Experienced dancers will expand their exposure to different techniques including Counter Technique with Joy Davis from Smith College as well as Flamenco, Pilates and Feldenkrais Technique.

Variation and pointe class will also be featured.

July 28 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Guest Artist Intensive. Houston Ballet Academy instructor Beth Everitt will teach a full week of incredible technique and variation classes.

Danah Bella, associate professor of dance at Radford University, will lead modern classes in technique and improvisation.

June 30 to July 18 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A range of three-week dance workshops will be available for students age four through advanced.

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Kids Place is revving up to kick off our 21st year of summer camp. Each week will have a new theme, and will include two action-packed ďŹ eld trips to Camp KP Millertown where lunch is provided. Some of the exciting activities your child will enjoy in Summer Camp 2014 are: Theater â&#x20AC;˘ Art â&#x20AC;˘ Low Ropes Course â&#x20AC;˘ Ground Zip Line Climbing Wall â&#x20AC;˘ Kick Ball â&#x20AC;˘ WifďŹ&#x201A;eball â&#x20AC;˘ Swimming Pedal Karts â&#x20AC;˘ Water Slides â&#x20AC;˘ Archery â&#x20AC;˘ Paint Ball Pool â&#x20AC;˘ Obstacle Course â&#x20AC;˘ Gaga Ball â&#x20AC;˘ Gem Mining Flag Football â&#x20AC;˘ Pool Climbing Walls â&#x20AC;˘ Game Pavilion Sand Volleyball â&#x20AC;˘ Putt-Putt Golf â&#x20AC;˘ Guest Speakers * Early Bird Special: $40 per child for those who pay entire registration fee by 5/1, receive an extra T-shirt. Full-time (5 days) $116.00 LOCATIONS Knox County: Amherst Elementary 660-7154, Carter Elementary 660-7124, Copper Ridge Elementary 660-7149, Millertown Pike 933-7716, Fountain City Elementary 660-7134, Gibbs Elementary 660-7131, Inskip Elementary 660-7145 Sevier County: Northview Elementary 660-7128, Sevierville Primary 660-7143, Seymour Intermediate 660-7153

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Summer Camps For Kids in June and July! uly! â&#x20AC;˘ Manners Matter & Mean Success $129 Ages 5-8, M-R/June 16-19/9-noon Ages 9-12, M-R/June 16-19/1-4 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Young Artist Ages 8-15, $119 M-F/July 14-18/9-noon & 1-4 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Basket Making Ages 10 & up, $129 M-R/July 21-24 /9-noon â&#x20AC;˘ More Than Just Knitting Ages 11 & up, $109 M-R/July 21-24/1-4 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Claymation Ages 8-15, $119 M-F/July 21-25/9-noon & 1-4 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Kid News â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lights, Camera, Action Grades 4-8, rising, $119 M-F/July 14-18/9-noon & 1-4 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ BizSmart: Shark Tank Meets Talented Kid Grades 4-8, rising, $209 M-F/July 7-11/9 a.m.-3 p.m.

All camps will be at PELLISSIPPI STATE, HARDIN VALLEY campus. â&#x20AC;˘ Race Engineering â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ten80 Ages 13-18, $150 M-F/June 23-27/8:30-noon â&#x20AC;˘ CyberPatriot Ages 14-18, $100 M-F/July 7-11/9 a.m.-4 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ USA BMX Bikes Ages 13-18, $150 M-F/June 23-27/1-5 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Basic Computer & Typing Skills Ages 6-12, $119 M-F/June 23-27/9-noon â&#x20AC;˘ GarageBand Music Creation Grades 6-12, $119 M-F/June 23-27/1-4 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ CreACTivity (Theatre) Ages 8-10, $115 M-F/July 7-11/1-4 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ ImaginACTion (Theatre) Ages 11-13, $125 M-F/July 14-18/1-4:30 p.m.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Zumba Kids "Dance Around the World" Grades 4-6 rising, $105 M-F/July 21-25/9 a.m.-noon â&#x20AC;˘ Vertebrates of East Tennessee Grades 2-5 rising, $105 M-F/June 9-13/12-2 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ The CSI Experience Grades 5-8, $105 M-F/June 9-13/9-11 a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Self-Defense for Kids Ages 7-12, $75 M-F/June 2-6/10-11 a.m.

â&#x20AC;˘ Self-Defense for Teen Girls Ages 13 & up, $95 M-F/June 2-6/12-1:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Junior Summer Team Tennis Ages 9 & up, $135 June 2-July 28 Practices: Monday/8-10 a.m.

Matches: Wed or Thurs/ 12:30 or 2 p.m.

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According to a recent Bank of America survey, 46 percent of Americans plan on hitting the road and organizing family-friendly vacations this year. But nearly half of these survey respondents, 48 percent, said the most difficult part of planning a trip is managing a budget.

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