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Briggs is better Never say there’s not a dime’s worth of difference between state Sen. Stacey Campfield and his challenger, County Commissioner Dr. Richard Briggs.

Shopper publisher Sandra Clark makes the case for Richard Briggs.

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Read Clark’s editorial on page A-4

NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ

Pinnacle Bank builds on Emory Pinnacle Financial Partners is developing a new branch bank on Emory Road adjacent to Weigel’s at Dry Gap Pike.

Denark Construction is the contractor. The Nashvillebased financial outfit has experienced rapid growth since its founding. It is headed by M. Terry Turner, president and CEO, and Robert A. McCabe Jr., chair.

Hammond passes Retired Hallsdale Powell Utility District president/CEO Marvin Hammond has died at age 71. Services were Tuesday with burial today (July 16) at Fort Sumter Cemetery. See tribute on page 10.

Y yard sale The North Side Y at 7609 Maynardville Pike in Halls will hold a community yard sale from 8 a.m. until noon Saturday, July 19. Proceeds from space rentals will be used for scholarships, youth outreach, community outreach and more. Any money raised from selling items will be the seller’s to keep. The Y is renting spaces for $20 and charging $5 for tables if needed. Sign up by calling 922-9622 or visiting the North Side Y.

Andy Wilson golf tournament Aug. 2 The 6th annual Andy Wilson Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, Aug. 2, at Three Ridges Golf Course.

Morning and afternoon tee times are available, and lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m.

Cost for a team of four is $300, hole sponsorship is $100/hole and cart sponsorships are $25. The tournament helps to provide scholarships (one each to a male and female athlete) every year at Carter High School.

This year’s tournament will be played in memory of Andy’s dad, Roger Wilson, who passed away Feb. 16. Info: Peggy Wilson, 679-4298, or Gary Whitaker, 679-1022.

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Zipping through summer

By Cindy Taylor At family week at Mount Moriah Camp and Conference Center, parents, grandparents and kids attended to participate or just spend time with family.

During the daytime at the camp, family members could swim, play sports, engage in photography, learn technology, dabble in arts and crafts, relax or try their hand at the zip line.

Mornings during the camp, which took place June 30 to July 3, were filled with instruction, and each day ended with an inspiring message to rally young people to take the high road in life.

Mount Moriah Christian Camp is a ministry of Temple Baptist Church in Powell. The 110-acre camp property is four miles from the church and offers outstanding programs during the summer months.

Camps will continue through Aug. 1. Info: www. mountmoriahcamp.com or 938-8186, ext. 532.

Savannah Seiber, 16, couldn’t get enough of “The Screamer,” an 800-foot zip line at Mount Moriah Christian Camp. Seiber has traveled from South Carolina to attend the camp for two years. Photo by Cindy Taylor

‘Not-metro’ is all about the money, says Burchett

By Sandra Clark Announcing his upcoming nuptials was not the news nugget of Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett’s speech to a business group in Fountain City, yet that announcement got all the media play.

Much more impactful was his endorsement of unified government for Knoxville and Knox County and his pledge to work for the merger during his upcoming four-year term.

“Yes, I’m serious,” he said. “We have two governments because of fiefdoms. … Just don’t call it metro.”

Burchett wants to reduce, not enlarge, the size of local government. He wants to eliminate du-

plication, but he’s not about to suggest the hot-button issues that have doomed previous votes.

(State law requires unification to be approved by voters in both the city and the county balance.)

“We’re not taking away anybody’s right to elect officials. We’re not raising taxes.” He proposes service zones in which residents could choose (and pay for) enhanced services such as garbage pickup and fire protection.

“It’s bad for business,” he said, citing awkwardness in explaining local government to companies seeking to locate here.

“And it’s bad for your tax dollars,” he said.

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Tim Burchett ends his talk in Fountain City.

Smith agreed. “If elected officials put their egos aside, it would happen. It just makes sense.”

Knox County’s debt has been reduced by $59 million in three years, Burchett said.

As for that marriage, Burchett said he will wed Kelly Kimball on July 26 at an undisclosed location.

“We’ve both got enough stuff,” he said, requesting no gifts. “Make a contribution to HonorAir.”

The Ed and Bob show comes to County Commission

By Betty Bean It’s been a year or so since Bob Thomas and Ed Brantley worked together, but the two longtime morning-drive radio stars will be colleagues again once they’re sworn in as Knox County commissioners Sept. 2.

In the meantime, they’ve had a couple of dinners with the other two new commissioners-elect (Charles Busler and Randy Smith), and they plan another in August, which they know is perfectly legal now, although come September, sunshine laws will come into play and put constraints on their gettogethers.

But they are adamant about one thing: “If the two of us are at

Ed Brantley and Bob Thomas the Vol Market No. 3 having a hot dog, which we do every week, and somebody calls in (to complain), or if somebody sees us at Wright’s Cafeteria, where we take my mom for lunch, well, that’s not going to stop,” Thomas said. “That’s

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silly. We’re going to stop being friends? Not going to happen.”

Thomas and Brantley will represent the 10th and 11th at-large districts, respectively (a distinction without a difference, since at-large commis-

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sioners represent the entire county). Thomas ran unopposed; Brantley was victorious over a primary opponent. Neither is opposed in the August general election.

In addition to being on-air personalities, both have run businesses, both are grandfathers and both want to attract more and better jobs to Knox County for the sake of their grandchildren (Ed has five; Bob has three).

“To me, the biggest priority in this county other than supporting the school system is getting some jobs in here,” Brantley said.

“Chattanooga is ahead of us in manufacturing, and our surrounding counties are ahead of us, too, to some degree, in other ar-

eas. When I used to go in to work in the early morning, Pellissippi Parkway was a constant stream of headlights going to Oak Ridge where they have the national lab and all that high-tech industry.

“Knox County is at a disadvantage, but there are good ideas coming out of Anderson and Blount counties, and the booming tourist trade in Sevier County. Can we share some more of those things?

Yes, I think we can.”

Thomas agrees.

“A lot of people have asked me, what do you want to accomplish? I personally am not coming in with something in my back pocket I’ve got to get done.

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Primary importance:

Maintaining a relationship with your family doctor

Primary care physicians, whether they are family practitioners or internists, are an integral part of the healthcare spectrum and are playing an ever-increasing role in wellness and disease prevention. You may be thinking to yourself, “I’m perfectly healthy; I don’t need a family doctor.” Or perhaps you are one of those who quip, “If I go to the doctor, they’ll just find something wrong with me!”

But your family doctor shouldn’t be looked at as simply the repair person who comes to your house when you have a basement full of water; instead, your family doctor is here to prevent health problems and, when necessary, help you overcome them or provide a referral to a specialist.

Scheduling regular check-ups with your doctor can keep you up-to date on all preventative wellness. It’s important to have an annual physical and other diagnostic testing. These can determine early signs of a possible condition, which may become more severe if left untreated.

By seeing your primary care physician on a regular basis, they will know your medical background. That means they can look at your whole health picture, rather than one instance of illness. By knowing your medical history and that of your family, your doctor will have a better understanding of your overall health status and

review local doctors in Parkwest Medical Center’s Physician Directory. You can even find personal service by calling Parkwest’s Physician Finder at 865-374-PARK. Once you have the names of a few doctors, call their offices to get more information.

Some things that you should ask include: ■ Do they accept your insurance?

■ What are the office hours?

■ What hospital does the doctor use?

■ How many doctors are in the practice?

Once you find a doctor who meets your needs, schedule an appointment so that you can meet and talk to them. During the appointment, make sure: ■ You’re comfortable talking to the doctor ■ The doctor answers all your questions ■ The doctor explains things so that you can understand ■ You had enough time to ask all your questions can determine how to best care for you care for women of childbearing age; and pethroughout all stages of your life. diatricians, who care for children.

There are several types of primary care doctors. They include internal medicine How do I find a family physicians, who provide non-surgical medidoctor? cal care to adults; family medicine doctors, If you are looking for a family doctor, who provide care for adults and children; obstetricians-gynecologists, who provide try talking to your friends and family, or

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Vaccines keep adults in good health, too You’ve probably heard a lot about vaccines for children and students, but different vaccines are required for different stages of life. Vaccines are just as important for adults.

Some people may also benefit from vaccines for pneumonia, meningococcal disease, and hepatitis A and B. Talk with your healthcare provider to determine which vaccines are right for you.

Protecting more than you

The value of a vaccine record

Vaccines help stop the spread of disease. They also help save the lives of those who can’t be vaccinated. Experts call this community immunity. For instance, children younger than 2 months are too young to be vaccinated against pertussis – a deadly childhood disease also known as whooping cough. To protect them, pregnant mothers and other close caregivers should receive the vaccine.

Wondering what shots you may need? It depends on many factors, including your age, any medical conditions you may have, your occupation and your lifestyle.

In general, adults should receive: ■ An annual f lu shot for all ages, including pregnant women ■ The Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) vaccine and booster every 10 years ■ Two doses of the chickenpox vaccine ■ One or two doses of the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine ■ Three doses of the HPV vaccine for men and women ages 19 to 26 ■ The shingles vaccine for those 50 and older

At some point in your life, you may need to confirm that you’ve had a certain vaccine.

For example, international travel may require protection against diseases common to your destination. Colleges or a new employer may request proof of vaccination.

It’s a good idea to keep a record of your vaccines. It will help you avoid duplicate shots.

If you haven’t kept track before, here are tips on how to build your vaccine record: ■ Contact your previous healthcare providers, including those at local health clinics. Your pharmacy or health insurance company may also have information on file.

■ Dig through old family documents. Your childhood records may include forms for school or camp.

■ Reach out to colleges or other schools you have attended. Previous employers may keep track of vaccines, too.

■ Check your state’s immunization registry. It’s an electronic database that collects vaccine information.

Always talk with your healthcare provider to find out more information about what vaccines are appropriate for you and your health needs.

It can take time to build a relationship with your doctor, but it’s a relationship well worth developing and maintaining. As you age and enter into each new life stage, an established family physician will be a beneficial constant to monitor your health and keep you well for years to come.

Be proactive in your health – screenings can help One important component to living a long and healthy life is to get preventive health screenings for serious diseases. If your doctor finds a disease early, the problem is often easier to treat and may cause less damage. In addition to celebrating milestone birthdays, consider them reminders for certain important health checks.

Note: Screening means testing for a condition before there are signs or symptoms of disease.

If you already have symptoms of any of the following, be sure to see your doctor right away.

Here’s a timeline for health screenings through the decades: Breast cancer. Mammograms use X-rays to look for breast cancers when they are still small. The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends annual mammograms for women starting at age 40. Talk with your doctor about frequency, as well as other possible imaging tests if you have a family history of breast cancer.

Mammograms are the best way to detect early cancer, but all women should also know how their breasts feel normally and report any changes to their doctor. Clinical breast exams should be done yearly in women after age 40.

Prostate cancer. The ACS suggests that men talk with their doctor at age 50 about whether they should be tested for prostate cancer. This screening involves a blood test measuring a substance called PSA. It may also include a rectal exam of the prostate. African-American men and men with a father or brother who had prostate cancer before age 65 should have this talk at age 45.

Osteoporosis. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) suggests that women be

screened for osteoporosis starting at age 65. Your doctor might advise you to start at a younger age if you are at high risk for bone loss or a broken bone.

Colorectal cancer.

The ACS suggests that both men and women be screened for colorectal cancer starting at age 50. The gold standard diagnostic test is the colonoscopy.

If no precancerous polyps are found, you may not need to have it the test repeated more than once every 10 years. If you have a family history of colon or rectal cancer, you may need to be tested earlier.

Talk with your doctor about this.

Diabetes. The National Institutes of Health suggests that everyone age 45 or older think about being tested for diabetes. Consider starting at a younger age if you’re overweight and have other factors that put you at higher risk for diabetes, such as an elevated blood glucose level, high cholesterol, high blood pressure or family history of diabetes.

Cholesterol. The USPSTF suggests that men have cholesterol screenings starting at age 35. Women should begin at 45 if they’re at high risk for heart disease. Both men and women should consider getting this blood test at an earlier age if their risk for heart disease is particularly high.

Blood pressure. All adults should be screened for high blood pressure once a year. If the blood pressure is in the low normal

range, it can be extended to every two years.

Abdominal aneurysm. Men should have a one-time screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm between ages 65 and 75 if they have ever smoked, the USPSTF suggests. This ultrasound test

looks for a weak, bulging spot in a major blood vessel in the abdomen. The USPSTF doesn’t recommend the screening in older men who haven’t smoked or in women.

Cervical cancer. Women should be screened at least every three years. After age 65 or after a hysterectomy for benign disease, women may stop having Pap smears as long as their previous Pap smears were normal and they are not otherwise at high risk for cervical cancer.

Screenings are just one step you can take to prevent disease later in life. Other crucial steps include: ■ Avoiding tobacco ■ Maintaining a healthy weight ■ Eating a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fat-free or low-fat dairy ■ Getting at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity on most days of the week ■ Drinking alcohol only in moderation, if you drink at all

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Summer at the Courtyards The elders at Courtyards Senior Living invited the community to come and enjoy some summer fun.

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Entertainment included a photo booth, a pie-eating contest and live music. The Courtyards provided free Macy Miller, 5, and brother Zane, 4, prepare for the summer summer snacks such as celebration at the Courtyards. lemonade and watermelon to add to the fun. Guests received American flags and paper fans.

Linda Knight, director of nursing; resident Shirley Millsap; and Constance Lancaster, resident “This is our first-ever aide, celebrate Millsap’s pie-eating abilities at the Courtyards summer celebration. Photo submitted summer celebration, but I think we will make it an annual event,” said Kathy Broggy, life enrichment director. “We will also have a lot of events this fall that will be open to the public.”

Broggy and others at the Courtyards welcome visitors as their residents engage with the community.

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New citizens

Emory Road DAR celebrated with new American citizens at the naturalization ceremony held at the City County Building in July.

Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett participated in the ceremony. U.S. Magistrate C. Clifford Shirley presided.

“To all of you who are here as friends and family of those who are to be presented today, you honor them with your presence,” said Shirley. “To those who are to be presented for citizenship, you honor us with your decision to become an American citizen.”

Norris Junior American Citizens and Children of the American Revolution members Orey and Zye Pope attended the event with the DAR. The group handed out American flags and Flag Codes to the new citizens after the ceremony.

Knoxville Zoo outreach coordinator Louise Hargis shows a prehensile-tailed skink at the Powell Library.

Sixty countries were rep- touch animal biofacts from resented with 161 individu- a green sea turtle, a python als receiving citizenship. and an elephant. Facts, and biofacts, shared by Hargis ■ Zoomobile gave the kids an opportuniKnoxville Zoo outreach ty to feel different textures, coordinator Louise Har- observe patterns and learn gis brought her extensive more about animals found knowledge of animals along in other parts of the world. with some friends to the Powell Library. An inquisi- ■ Photo correction tive barn owl, a prehensileThe photo of Teresa Untailed skink and a cute rab- derwood doing jail time at bit accompanied Hargis and the MDA fundraiser, posted entertained the kids. in the June 25 edition of “Animals need four im- Shopper-News, was taken portant things to live: air, by Sherry Disney of SLD water, food and shelter,” Photography. said Hargis.

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Ed and Bob show want to make sure we’re tracking business and that we are fiscally responsible and good decision makers.

Ed and I had lunch the other day, and somebody told us, ‘They ought to let you two guys go out and talk to businesses.’

“I’m not afraid to stand up to people, and I’m sick and tired of minimum-wage jobs coming to town and us thinking that’s a big victory.

I’d like to find jobs that give people a career – the kind of jobs that attract 20- and 30-year-olds who want to have a family to come here and stay here.”

Brantley has promised not to vote for any new taxes and says that he will stick by that pledge.

From page 1 “I’m taking a stand on not voting for any new taxes.

People are taxed to death,” he said. He sees no conflict between this stance and his promise to push for a new Gibbs Middle School.

Thomas said he wants a strong infrastructure but at the same time intends to be fiscally responsible. He approves of the way the county is being managed.

“Knox County is paying down debt, and our bond rating is going up. A lot of counties around the state would like to be in the situation we’re in.”

Both are extremely interested in Knox County Schools but have questions about the relationships between the school board and

Orey and Zye Pope at the naturalization ceremony with Emory Road DAR members Martha Cummings, Martha Raper, Lora Kay Pope, Kay Stoppelbein and Diana West.

host “Weird Animals” VBS 6-8:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, July 28-30, for ages 3 through 11 years. A kickoff cookout will be held 5:30 p.m. Sunday, July 27. Info: 250-5625.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL ■ Bethany Baptist Church, 6705 Raccoon Valley Road, will host VBS 9:45 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 19. All ages welcome. Info: 387-7926.

■ Central UMC, 201 E. Third Ave., will host “Weird Animals: Where Jesus’ Love Is One-of-a-Kind” VBS 6-8:15 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, July 20-23. Critter Café opens at 5 p.m. Info: 524-1659.

■ Glenwood Baptist Church of Powell, 7212 Central Avenue Pike, will host an Old Western style VBS 6-8:30 p.m. through Wednesday, July 16.

Info: 938-2611.

■ Grace Baptist Church, 7120 Afton Drive, will host VBS 6:30-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 21-25. Classes available for age 3 through adults.

Everyone is welcome.

■ North Acres Baptist Church, 5803 Millertown Pike, will host “The Mystery of the Bible” VBS 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 21-25.

■ Powell Presbyterian Church, 2910 W. Emory Road, will host “Workshop of Wonders: Imagine and Build with God” VBS for pre-K through fifth grade 9 a.m.-noon Monday through Friday, July 28-Aug. 1. Preregistration is requested but not required. Info/to preregister: 938-8311 or www. powellpcusa.org.

■ St. Paul UMC, 4014 Garden Drive, will host “Made With Love” VBS 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 19, for all children through fifth grade.

Lunch will be provided. Activities will include Bible stories, games, music and crafts.

the commission.

“Things are at a stand- ■ Heavenly View Missionary Baptist Church, 6624 ■ Valley View Baptist Church, 3521 Old Valley View Collins Lane, will host “Standing on the Rock” Drive, will host Bible Boot Camp, 7 p.m. Wednesstill,” Brantley said. “Why VBS 7-9 p.m. through Friday, July 18. All ages days, July 16, 23, 30. Bible lessons, food and fun can’t the chair of the school welcome. crafts. Adult class offered. All welcome. Info: 523board and the chair of com0062 or www.thevalleyviewbaptistchurch.com.

■ Mount Hermon UMC, 235 E. Copeland Road, will mission get together and say, ‘What can you live with?’ ” Both Thomas and Brantley laugh at suggestions that they’ll vote in “two-for-one” fashion.

“Obviously, you never listened to our show. We disagree on a lot of things, but at least we can tell each other how we feel. After spending three years together every day on the radio, there’s not been an issue comes through this town we did not discuss in depth. I don’t care about politics. I just want to see some progress,” Thomas said.

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Briggs vs. Campfield Not a dime’s worth of difference?

Never say there’s not a dime’s worth of difference between state Sen. Stacey Campfield and his challenger, County Commissioner Richard Briggs.

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Briggs has a medical degree and a real job: heart surgeon for over 30 years. He’s been president of the Knoxville Academy of Medicine.

Briggs is a combat veteran of Desert Storm, Iraq and Afghanistan, retiring as a U.S. Army colonel.

He’s served on County Commission since 2008, tackling complex issues like billboards, pension reform

and economic development.

Stacey Campfield, on the other hand, served in the House and Senate for almost a decade before passing a bill. He’s marginally self-employed, “rehabbing” and renting run-down real estate. His college experience was online, and his experience in uniform is limited to Halloween.

Campfield, 46, is old enough to act better.

He likes to blame the “liberal media” for his bad press, but he’s been sued for defamation, booted from the Duncan Family Barbecue for his antics, and escorted out of a UT football game for failing to remove a mask when asked to do so.

Let’s elect a serious senator – Dr. Richard Briggs – and watch him effectively serve in Nashville. There’s a world of difference.

Knox County DA Randy Nichols talks with Northwest Democratic Club treasurer Nancy Stinnette at the club’s July meeting.

Mary Beth Leibowitz and Hubert Smith at the Northwest Democratic Club Photos by Cindy Taylor

Leaving for the next adventure

By Cindy Taylor Friends and family gathered with the Northwest Democratic Club to honor three favorites who are moving on to a different phase of life.

Indya Kincannon, Mary Beth Leibowitz and Randy Nichols were thanked by club members for their willingness to speak at meetings and help out in other

ways whenever they were asked.

“Randy and Mary Beth have always been so gracious to come and speak to our club,” said treasurer Nancy Stinnette. “We wanted to do a little something to show our appreciation.”

Nichols leaves his position as district attorney general for Knox County at the end of August. After holding

the position for 22 years, Nichols says he is retiring but not stopping.

“I haven’t looked for work in 40 years,” said Nichols. “I don’t know if I can find anybody to hire me or not.”

Leibowitz was the first female Democratic judge in Knox County and held the seat more than 25 years.

“No one thought I could get reelected,” said Leibow-

itz. “This club stood by me and supported me. I have learned a lot from these folks. As for retirement, my plan is to do whatever I want.”

Leibowitz said her parents told her that their obligation was to educate her sufficiently, and her job was to make a living.

Kincannon was on vacation but sent her regards.

McKamey seeks to save Democrats from themselves Last week, John McKamey made a 200-mile round trip to Knoxville from his home in Piney Flats to talk to the Central City Democrats about why he’s running for governor. He’s pretty much going it alone, and his short-term objective is to save the Tennessee Democratic Party from itself.

He doesn’t want another national embarrassment like the one they suffered through two years ago when part-time flooring installer/ Tea Party supporter Mark Clayton took advantage of his superior alphabetical position on the ballot and beat opponent Park Overall to become the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, facing Republican Bob Corker. The Washington Post, among others, named

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Clayton, whose most prominent supporter was Republican Stacey Campfield, the worst Senate candidate in the country, and the Tennessee Democratic Party became a national laughingstock.

With this in mind, McKamey is acutely aware of the perils of low name recognition and inferior ballot position, and points out that two of his opponents have catchy names – Charlie Brown and Kennedy Johnson.

“None of the other candidates are campaigning,

for someone.

“I started two days before the deadline. Somebody has got to stand up for education and for women and for people who are being denied health insurance,” he said.

He’s not a supporter of the Common Core State Standards, which he labels as “test, test test.”

“Teachers want to teach the student – not to the test.

They’re making robots out of teachers and robots out of students, and all they’re talking about is numbers and statistics.”

He’s not a fan of vouchers and charter schools and says he’d hire an experienced classroom teacher as commissioner of education.

He says his concern for women’s rights has been sharpened by experience.

“When I was a county commissioner, there was a lady who applied for a raise, and county commission, including me, kept turning her down. When I was county executive, she sued, and won. And she was right. I’ve been to court and I always remember the 14th Amendment. It means equality for everybody.”

And he has an even more personal reason: “My wife had rheumatic fever in high school that damaged her heart severely.

When we got married in 1960, her doctor told us she couldn’t stand a pregnancy.

He told her, ‘If you get pregnant, you come here and we will take it,’ so we never had children. I trusted the doctor’s and my wife’s judgment, and we never did have

Republicans, Democrats, liberals, conservatives and even celebrities in some cases awarded the “worst” the Affordable Care Act that distinction to President number has dropped to 13.4 Warren G. Harding.

James Buchanan was percent and continues to deranked one notch above cline.

Domestic oil production Harding, and Andrew Johnis up and imports are down. son made the list as third American combat troops worst.

Harding is the Homer returned from Iraq, and Osama bin Laden met jus- Simpson of presidents, minus the blue-haired spouse. tice.

Not bad for the worst If “Doh!” wasn’t ringing through the corridors of the president in history.

Speaking of history, the White House during his tenpresident’s critics in the ure it should have been.

Until Watergate came poll seem to be as deficient of knowledge in that area as along, the Teapot Dome affair was the scandal by they are in current events.

An aggregate of 17 polls which all others were meaconducted between 1948 sured in the administrative and 2011 that included his- branch of the government.

Albert Fall, Harding’s torians, political scientists,

Secretary of the Interior, accepted a bribe from oil company pals and gave them leases to drill without competitive bidding. Fall served a year in a jail after the scandal came to light in 1922.

Another Harding appointee, Charles Forbes, spent two years in jail for shady deals when he headed the Veterans Bureau, forerunner of today’s Veterans Administration.

Harry Daugherty was Harding’s attorney general.

The corruption in Daugherty’s Justice Department would have made Nixon’s attorney general, John Mitchell, blush.

James Buchanan’s miserable ranking stems from his unwillingness (or inability)

to my knowledge, but I’ve been trying to point out that alphabet issue every time I speak,” he said.

McKamey spent 23 years as a Sullivan County commissioner and four years as county executive. He gets real serious when he talks about the issues, explaining that he spent 50 years in public schools as a student, teacher and coach, and he strongly disagrees with what’s happening in Tennessee’s public schools. He got tired of waiting for his party to produce a serious opponent to challenge Gov. Bill Haslam.

“The party did not recruit me. I did it on my own.

I called the state chair and asked Mr. (Roy) Herron if they had anybody in mind.

He said they were searching

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2009, Obama’s inauguration day, the Dow-Jones at 7,949.

Larry closed In January 2009, the U.S. Van unemployment rate stood at Guilder 7.70 percent and would rise to 9.70 percent a year later.

Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor reported the rate as 6.10 percent.

We know polls don’t lie, Nationally, 288,000 jobs except when taken in Eric were added in June, the Cantor’s congressional dis- most since May 2007. trict, but this one seems to The percentage of uninhave drawn heavily on folks sured adults peaked at 18 just rousing from a five-year in the third quarter of last nap under a pile of rocks. year. With the passage of

John McKamey speaks to the Center City Democrats. to make that decision.”

So for now, he’s crisscrossing the state, firm in his belief that once he survives the primary, statewide media will start paying attention, financial help will flow his way and it’ll be a whole new race.

to stop the march toward civil war. A death toll of 620,000 is a rough legacy to overcome.

Andrew Johnson was the first president to be impeached. The Senate acquitted him by a single vote.

Johnson’s ideas for rehabilitating the South after the Civil War clashed with the Radical Republicans in Congress.

His opposition to the 14th Amendment, which gave citizenship to AfricanAmericans, helped seal his low standing in the polls.

Facts can be inconvenient.

A poll that rates Barack Obama the worst president reflects the political and racial divide in this country at the expense of history.

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Better together

A somewhat interesting couple is approaching their 60th wedding anniversary.

They tell each other they are better together than they could have possibly been as individuals.

They are not at all famous, but there are historic combinations that convey that same message of better together: Mantle and Maris, Sonny and Cher, Hewlett and Packard, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Huntley and Brinkley, Johnson and Johnson, Romeo and Juliet – you get the idea.

Lasting linkage extends to Tennessee sports. Ernie and Bernie come to mind first.

Bernard King was Tennessee’s best-ever basketball player. Ernie Grunfeld

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was very, very good. They were great together.

Both made individual impacts. King was an NBA superstar. Grunfeld continues as an executive. Bernard is in the pro hall of fame. Ernie has an Olympic gold medal.

As Volunteers together, they were the best show of Ray Mears’ many colorful years. You don’t hear much about it anymore, but Stu Aberdeen coaxed them from New York City to

Knoxville. It was a recruiting miracle, two superstars forever linked.

The best football combo is Kiner and Reynolds.

Steve Kiner and Jack Reynolds are linked linebackers from 1967 to 1969.

Jack manned the middle.

There never was a day when football was too tough for Hacksaw. Steve chased from sideline to sideline with intent to inflict bodily harm.

They produced similar results but were very different. Kiner was a first-game starter as a sophomore.

Reynolds had to be convinced he was good enough to play.

Kiner was an extrovert, confident, aggressive.

He talked. Sportswriters quoted him, sometimes correctly. He was twice an all-American. He became really famous as the first Volunteer linebacker in the

college hall of fame.

The Dallas Cowboys signed Kiner in 1970 and took him to Super Bowl V. He was a Redskin for Super Bowl VII. Later, he was New England’s defensive MVP. He had a good closing run with the Oilers.

I remember the day he formally introduced me to coach Bum Phillips. He recalled some little things I had done for him. Bum’s response: “That was an impressive presentation.”

Kiner did not take good care of his body, but he rebounded, enjoyed a profitable period as a real-estate broker, went back to school, at West Georgia and earned two degrees in psychology. Just for fun, he coached linebackers as a graduate assistant. His fierceness and passion seemed transferable. He could have been good at that.

MPC staff morale pointing south With the death of former Tennessee Sens. Howard Baker and Harlan Mathews this year, there are now only five living former U.S. senators from Tennessee.

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They are, in order of age: Bill Brock, 83; Jim Sasser, 77; Fred Thompson, 72; Al Gore, 66; and Bill Frist, 62.

Brock calls Annapolis, Md., home, but he and his wife, Sandy, spend most of the year on a yacht now, cruising from Maine to Florida according to the time of the year. Thompson lives in northern Virginia and is currently acting on

Broadway. Sasser lives in the District of Columbia, while Gore and Frist both live in Nashville.

Of the living former U.S. senators (there are 165 of them) the oldest is Edward Brooke, the first AfricanAmerican popularly elected to the U.S. Senate. He is 94 and was elected the same year Howard Baker was also first elected to the Senate in 1966. Elected from Massachusetts, he now lives in Washington, D.C. The next oldest senators are former astronaut John Glenn of Ohio at 92; Ernest Hollings, 92, of South Carolina; Jocelyn Burdick, 92, of North Dakota; Paul Laxalt, 91, of Nevada (now living in Washington, D.C.); James Buckley of New York, 91 (now living in Connecticut); and Bob Dole, 90, of Kansas, now living in Washington, D.C. Hollings is also the

second-oldest living former governor. John Patterson of Alabama is the oldest at 92. Tennessee’s own former Gov. Winfield Dunn is 87 and in excellent health, living in Nashville with his wife, Betty.

■ Mark Donaldson, director of MPC, must be wondering if his sudden hiring of Dave Hill was worth the controversy it has generated. The 15 MPC commissioners must be wondering when this will all go away.

Probably not until they rein in Donaldson, who apparently considers fair employment practices a nuisance to ignore. No one was interviewed for the job Hill got.

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Lyons on the Hill hire, but it seems he only advised Lyons he had done it and did not seek his advice. After all, Lyons’s boss, Mayor Rogero, had fired Hill upon becoming mayor. It is unlikely she would be enthused by his return to the City County Building.

Now the only woman in a management position at MPC has been fired by Donaldson without explanation.

Do not be surprised if Dee Anne Reynolds files a lawsuit to get her job back plus extra pay.

Taxpayers will pay for this one. A lawsuit could drag on for over a year with frequent news stories. MPC staff morale is at an all-time low.

At some point the 15 MPC commissioners will have to step in and take charge of a situation that is quickly going south. Right now they

In a strange move, this man who hurt people on football fields became a health-care professional.

He is assessment coordinator for psychiatric services at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. He remains interested in old teammates and UT functions.

Reynolds was cut from different cloth. He was forever motivated by fear of failure. Even late in his NFL days, after many accomplishments, under his uniform he still wore a tattered T-shirt that said, “Too old, too short, too slow and can’t cover.”

He had heard those criticisms and used them as firewood. His persona was built on the underdog myth.

He was always grumbling, about weather, the high cost of Pepsis and how much his back hurt. He worked at being unhappy. Teammates called him Crazy Jack. He

wasn’t.

Reynolds had a long pro career and saved his money from 11 years with the Los Angeles Rams and four with the San Francisco 49ers.

He earned two Super Bowl rings. He was a John Madden favorite, an example of “Boom!”

Reynolds was and is a recluse, on an island somewhere in an ocean.

That vague reference is unfair. I know where he is, San Salvador in the Bahamas – unless he is at his Miami home. He chooses privacy. I haven’t seen him in a decade. He has no need for applause, but he is linked with Kiner, whether he likes it or not.

Regarding the first paragraph, thanks sincerely for all 60, Sarah. You are very special.

say they leave personnel issues to Donaldson. The commissioners bear ultimate responsibility for what he does. This may be a case where Mayors Burchett and Rogero have to tell the 15 commissioners (whom they appointed) that enough is enough. They did this a few years back when they jointly told Gloria Ray to depart the former Sports Corporation.

■ When Commissioner Richard Briggs and Sen. Stacey Campfield spoke to the Knox County Republican Women in Bearden, few differences emerged from their remarks.

Campfield spoke well and benefited by Briggs failing to outline differences between the two. Only soft questions were thrown from the audience. A guest without a background in Knox politics could be forgiven for thinking the two opponents were ideologically identical.

■ Gordon Ball, Demo-

cratic candidate for U.S. Senate, who says his net worth is between $10 million and $20 million (but probably higher), had failed as of July 11 to file a personal financial statement with the U.S. Senate Ethics Committee.

He asked for a 60-day extension on May 15. All other serious candidates such as Terry Adams, Lamar Alexander and Joe Carr have filed disclosure forms. Media have given Ball a pass.

His principal primary opponent, Terry Adams, has not raised this issue either, which is amazing.

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

Education meeting Big happenings at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, July 22, at Central High School. Seems school board member Mike McMillan has arranged for state Rep. Harry Brooks and others to meet with teachers to discuss state education policy.

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Francis Alexander Ramsey Scott (1827-1909) HISTORY AND MYSTERIES | Dr. Jim Tumblin

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ohn Sevier considered his grandfather, James Scott Sr. (1760-1823), to be his right-hand man during the Indian Wars and said he would never enter battle without him. His father, James Scott Jr. (17971838), built the handsome brick mansion Cedar Grove now occupied by Stevens Mortuary, established the Scott Flour Mills on First Creek which would operate for more than 100 years and sacrificed his life for his neighbors during the 1838 cholera epidemic.

And F.A.R. Scott himself was proprietor of another early mill on First Creek, a principal in both the Tazewell Jacksboro Turnpike Co. and the Fountain Head Railway Co. (“The Dummy Line”) and husband to Margaretta Frances Deaderick, descendant of two prominent Knoxville families, the Deadericks and the Croziers.

The elder James Scott was an early settler in Blount County where he prospered and owned considerable property. The County Court Minutes are replete with his functions in an official capacity. He was a direct representative from his home county in the Second General Assembly of the newly formed State of Tennessee, at Knoxville in 1797; in the Third Assembly

in 1799; the Fifth Assembly in 1803; the Sixth Assembly in 1805; and the Seventh Assembly in 1807.

Sometime after 1815 he moved to Knox County and bought a large tract of land on First Creek and soon built a log house on the east side of present day North Broadway near Lawson Avenue. He later built a small brick house on the west side of the street. James Scott Sr. died on Aug. 30, 1823, and is buried in First Presbyterian churchyard in downtown Knoxville.

James Scott Jr. was born in Blount County on March 12, 1797, moved to Knoxville as a young man and established the Scott Flour Mills which were in operation for more than 100 years.

The mill was built between north Broadway and First Creek, near Coker Avenue.

On Jan. 27, 1825, he married Eliza Jane Naomi Bane Alexander Ramsey, the daughter of Col. Francis Alexander Ramsey and Peggy Alexander and a sister to Dr. J. G. M. Ramsey, celebrated Tennessee historian. The couple lived first in the small brick home built by his father. He prospered and in 1833 built a large brick home across Broadway which would become Stevens Mortuary many years later.

Cedar Grove, as he

F.A.R. Scott (18271909). Owner of a busy grist mill on Broadway and a principal in the “Dummy Line Railway” and the Tazewell Jacksboro Turnpike Co., Scott was an influential businessman. Photos courtesy of the C.M. McClung Historical Collection

named the home, became noted as one of Tennessee’s handsomest dwellings with elegant architecture and interior furnishings. Years later the imported French wallpaper which graced one of the rooms would be painstakingly removed and applied at the Crescent Bend mansion on Kingston Pike.

During the cholera epidemic of 1838, James Scott ministered to neighbors and friends without regard to his own health. He contracted the disease and died on Sept. 14, 1838, at only 41 years of age. He is buried with his parents in First Presbyterian churchyard.

Francis Alexander Ramsey Scott, the oldest son of James Scott Jr. and

Oak Hill (Circa 1888). Built on Scott Hill, which he believed to be the highest elevation in Knoxville, the mansion was on Oak Hill Ave., later the site of St. Mary’s Hospital.

Eliza Ramsey Scott, was born in his father’s first brick home on Oct. 12, 1827.

He graduated from the East Tennessee University (now the University of Tennessee) in 1846 and would later serve on its Board of Trustees for 40 years.

In 1850 he built a small linseed oil mill on Second Creek (later the site of the L&N Railroad station) and the following year he opened a small tannery in connection with it. He sold the mill and tannery in 1853; but, when Civil War began in 1861, he again joined the company, this time in partnership with John S. VanGilder who made boots and shoes. The firm later became the Knoxville Leather Co. and lasted until 1890.

He married Margaretta Frances Deaderick (18331909), daughter of David A. Deaderick and Elizabeth J. Crozier, members of two very prominent Knoxville families, on Sept. 24, 1857 at Fruit Hill, her parents’ mansion. They were parents of 11 children, born between 1858 and 1878.

In 1888 they occupied their mansion, Oak Hill, built on Scott Hill which was thought to be the highest elevation in Knoxville at that time, high above his father’s Cedar Grove mansion although part of the same original plat.* The house was demolished and St. Mary’s Hospital was built on the site in 1930.

In 1867 F.A.R. Scott and J.C. Deaderick constructed a grist mill which they called the Trio Mill on First Creek (Broadway at Lawson Street) upstream from his father’s earlier mill. They made several noted brands of flour: Magnolia, Silver Leaf, Choice, Famous and Little Valley Family. Another specialty, their water-ground corn meal, was widely sold throughout East Tennessee and surrounding states. From 1877 to 1893, when John Dempster was the miller, the mill operated as Scott-Dempster & Co., but when Dempster retired it became Scott Bros. and Co. F.A.R. Scott was also president of the Central Savings Bank and an incor-

porator of both the Tazewell and Jacksboro Turnpike Co. and the Fountain Head Railway Co. (“The Dummy Line”). He was also prominent in civic affairs and an active lifelong member of Third (later Fifth Avenue) Presbyterian Church.

An accomplished writer as was his youngest daughter, Edith Scott (1878-1971), Francis Alexander Ramsey Scott passed away on Nov. 13, 1909, and is buried in the family burial plat in Old Gray Cemetery.

Author’s Note: For the record, elevations inside the present city limits are: Sharp’s Ridge (1,391), Ft. Stanley (1,138), Ft. Dickerson (1,115), Ft. Higley (1,095), Scott’s Hill (1,056) and Ft. Hill (1,053). The two highest elevations in Knox County outside the city are: House Mountain (2,064) and Brown Mountain (1,260). Thanks to Edith Scott, author of her family history “A Story of Two Chairs,” who donated her collection to the McClung Historical Collection and thereby provided much of this information.

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Faith UMC gets new pastor

By Stacy Steele Faith United Methodist Church welcomes the Rev. Barbara Clark as its new pastor. “Pastor Barbara is extremely personable and simply has a warm, welcoming presence about her.

We at Faith UMC feel very blessed to have her in our midst. We are excited about what God has for us in the coming days,” said church council chair Crystal Cardwell.

A Chattanooga native, she earned a bachelor’s degree in music performance at UT-Chattanooga and a Master of Divinity degree with honors from Candler School of Theology at Emory University in 1995.

Her son, Christopher Acuff, is in the Ph.D. program in political science at UT-Knoxville. Her father, 93, lives in Chattanooga as does her twin sister and her family. Barbara’s older sister, the Rev. Catherine Clark Nance, recently served as pastor of Beaver

The Rev. Barbara Clark and her son, Christopher Acuff Photo submitted Ridge UMC in Karns and currently is senior pastor of First UMC Maryville.

Brother Warren Clark and his wife

live in Fountain City, and he serves as choir director of Bookwalter UMC. Brother Steven (1951-2012) was an organist-choirmaster in Episcopal, Presbyterian and United Methodist congregations. Barbara’s mother was Libby Clark (1923-1994).

Barbara Clark has performed with the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra and has been a violin instructor. She was ordained as deacon in 1996 and as elder in 1998. She has served as associate pastor at two Chattanooga-area Methodist churches and as pastor of First UMC-Copperhill (2002-2005), St. Elmo UMC (2005-2006) and Anderson Street UMC (2006-2012).

Most recently, she was a chaplain in Emory University Hospital’s clinical pastoral education program. Faith UMC is located at 1120 Dry Gap Pike.

Sunday School starts at 9:45 a.m. and services are at 11 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend.

Let’s go to the drive-in all, they’re free.

By Cindy Taylor Concessions are availEach summer Callahan Road Baptist Church holds able for 50 cents each and drive-in movies for the include hot dogs, nachos, community. The movies are popcorn, soda and candy.

Upcoming are “Mr. Peafamily-friendly, and best of

body and Sherman” on Friday, July 25, and “The Nut Job” on Friday, Aug. 8.

If a movie night is cancelled because of rain, it will be rescheduled for the

following Friday night.

Parking lot opens at 8 p.m. and movies start at dark or around 9 p.m.

The church is located at 1317 Callahan Road. Movies are shown on the side of “The Fitting Room” building in the back parking lot.

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Sunday Drive cruises to No. 1

By R By Ruth uth ut th White Whiit Wh ite ite Sunday S unday d D Drive’s rive’ i ’s new sinsin i gle “Happy, Happy, Happy” has cruised to the top of the Christian Music Weekly chart. The song is the group’s biggest chart song to date and is hitting the Top 40 on most Christian charts and other media.

The multiple awardwinning group includes members Misty Treece, lead vocals; Dusty Treece on drums and Jeff Treece on keyboard. They are joined

by Halls guy Doug Johnson each month on steel guitar, banjo and mandolin.

The group, g ou gr oup p, which p, whi hich h h ail ai ils ls The hails from K noxvil illle, h as won from Knoxville, has over 20 awards including 2013 ICM Vocal Group of the Year, has had five number one songs since 2011 and has performed at the Grand Ole Opry, area churches, theme parks, fairs and festivals. They have shared the stage with The Oak Ridge Boys, The McKameys, Tanya Tucker, Gene Watson, Stella Parton and many more.

This mission of Sunday Drive is to bring joy, be a light, show love and to live the life as disciples of Christ.

Mood rings I’m sure you heard the one about the husband who bought his wife one of those “mood rings?” When she’ss in a good mood, it turnss green, and when she’s in n a bad mood it leaves a red d mark on his forehead.

While we may get a chuckle from this joke, failing to control one’s anger is a serious spiritual problem. I’ve sometimes heard people brag at how they lost their temper and really “let someone have it.” But such attitudes stand in stark opposition to one who has a Christ-like spirit.

A temper that is uncon-

Steve Higginbotham trolled is extremely costly.

God only knows how many marriages it has destroyed, how many jobs it has cost

Members of Sunday Drive include (front) Dusty Treece; (back) Jeff Treece and Misty Treece. Playing with the band once a month is everyone’s favorite insurance salesperson, Doug Johnson of Bob Johnson Insurance (not pictured). Photo courtesy of Sunday Drive

Listen to their hit, iTunes or by visiting www.

“Happy, Happy, Happy” on jefftreeceband.com. employees, and how many innocent children have been hurt by it. While anger, itself, is not sinful, if it is unrestrained it will invariably lead us into sin (Ephesians 4:26).

Friends, don’t let your anger cause you to lose sight of the fact that gentleness, longsuffering, kindness and self-control are fruits of the Spirit. You say I don’t know your spouse, your inlaws, your children or your boss, and what they put you through? Well, you’re right.

Lest we forget I know your affliction and your poverty. ... Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Beware, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison so that you may be tested. ... Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. Let anyone who has an ear listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches. Whoever conquers will not be harmed by the second death.

(Revelation 2: 9a, 10-11 NRSV) They were French, they were Jews, and they were you.

(The Book Thief, Markus Zusak) I was a college student the first time I went to Germany. Among the many memories of that trip, including the beauty of the land, is one memory that haunts me.

Our tour bus driver pointed out a tree-covered mountain in the distance, off to our right. It was an ordinary looking mountain, like many in East Tennessee, except for its origin.

It was man-made.

The mountain consisted of the debris that the bombings of World War II had left.

The rubble had been piled up to the east of the town, and eventually was planted with trees. The driver said, matter-of-factly, “It won’t get any bigger.” (pause) “Unless something happens.”

Pray God, nothing will happen.

I have just finished reading the novel “The Book Thief,” which I bought in spite of the fact that it was labeled as a book for teens.

(Maybe it was the haunting blue eyes of the little girl on the cover that snared me.)

But now, having read it, I am very glad I bought it. It is an important book. Even so, I am fully persuaded that it is not a book for teens.

Like many other girls of my generation, I read “The Diary of Anne Frank” when I was in high school, and although I understood that it was true and real, I did not fully appreciate the import of it. Since then, I have seen the pictures of the living skeletons who were the survivors of the death camps.

Years ago, however, I learned that things have

I don’t know to what extent your patience is tried. But I do know that the spiritual disciplines of gentleness, longsuffering, kindness and self-control, when put into practice, allow Christ to be reflected in your life.

Friends, the next time someone threatens to ruin ■ A Medic blood drive will be held 1-7 p.m. Monday, July 21, your mood, instead of leavat North Knoxville Seventhing a red mark on their foreDay Adventist Church, 6530 head, allow Jesus to leave Fountain City Road. Blood dohis mark on your life. nation entitles you and your

Cross Currents

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changed in Germany.

Nowadays, school children in Germany do not walk in straight lines to their school cafeteria or to the rest rooms. After World War II, it was decided that there had been enough of regimentation and “falling in line.” It was time to encourage independent thinking and maybe even a little unorganized behavior.

The horrifying truth, however is this: during the recent Fourth of July weekend – a three-day period, 67 people were killed in Chicago, the third largest city in America.

What is going on in our own country? And what are we going to do about it?

Back to “The Book Thief,” now. It took me a while to catch on. (I have told you before: sometimes I am in the slow group!) The narrator of the story is Death.

(Author’s Note: July 14 was Bastille Day in France, another anniversary of the triumph of the human spirit over the chains of tyranny.

It is the equivalent of our Fourth of July, and is ordinarily celebrated with parades, music and dancing in the streets. Interestingly, however, during the German occupation of France in World War II, the French stayed in their homes and did not celebrate Bastille Day.) you need it, for one year.

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A day of faith

By Sara Barrett First Presbyterian Church is considered “Knoxville’s first church,” founded in 1792 and built in 1812 on James White’s field of turnips. Church member Pat Armstrong gave the interns a behind-the-scenes look and a peek inside the adjacent graveyard.

The building has undergone several renovations throughout the years, but there have been only 15 ministers since the church began. During the Civil War, the Union army occupied the building – letting their horses graze in the graveyard – for three years.

Armstrong likened the church’s infrastructure to that of our nation’s government. “The deacons look after operations sort of like Congress, and the elders would be the senators,” said Armstrong. The interns learned that seven U.S. presidents were Presbyterian, and the only minister who signed the Declaration of Independence was Presbyterian.

In keeping with the theme of the day, Arm-

strong discussed the beliefs of the Presbyterian church and the change in attendance at FPC. He said he and his wife have lived in the same house since 1969, and he used to look out his window and know which church each family on his street attended. Nowadays, not so much.

“I guess it is just a cultural change, and there are a lot of independent churches starting up,” he said.

A walk through the graveyard shows sunken tombstones and trees so old and fragile they are held together with cables. The oldest marked grave is William Blount’s from 1800.

An inviting concrete bench is tucked in a corner where passersby may be tempted to rest a while.

“We encourage people to come in and walk around,” said Armstrong of the yard holding about 240 graves.

“We’re located right on the corner of Church (Avenue) and State (Street). How ironic is that?” Info: www. fpcknox.org.

The sanctuary of St. George Greek Orthodox Church is adorned with beautiful mosaics of Christ and the disciples.

Sonja DuBois: Survivor

By Zoe Risley

Sonja DuBois is a Holocaust survivor. It may be a simple sentence, but it holds so much meaning.

DuBois showed the Shopper interns a photo of Neyland Stadium, which has approximately 100,000 seats. Fill the stadium up Sara Barrett coordinates the intern program for Shopper-News. Info: barretts@ A rare photo of Sonja DuBois 60 times. That’s how many ShopperNewsNow.com as a child Jews died in the Holocaust.

Six million people. To not be one of those people is amazing.

When most people tell their story of the Holocaust they tell what happened during the war. She did tell us all that, but she took it further. She told us how the policies of Nazi Germany impacted her life long-term.

DuBois was born in Holland in 1940, just months after the war had started.

When her parents regisThe interns met Holocaust survivor Sonja DuBois and learned of her incredible life story. Pictered as Jews, they didn’t tured are: (front) Abbey Underwood, Kaila Bond, DuBois, Donna Mitchell, Charlie Hamilton; register her. (back) Katie Sasse, Lakin Scott, Zoe Risley and Joshua Mode.

She was barely 2 when her parents boarded a train and left without her. They had entrusted their daughter to a family friend. Both were murdered in Auschwitz that same year. Both were just 29.

Sonja became a hidden child, putting everyone who gave her sanctuary at risk.

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She lived with a childless Christian couple and moved with them whenever someone questioned them about their daughter, the only girl in her class with dark hair.

She was kept well hidden.

Since Sonja was an undocumented child, a pediatrician gave her secret checkups and a woman with a cow brought her cooked milk (which DuBois said she absolutely hated). She attributes her survival to the lack of communication at the time and the Lord’s value on her life.

Even though Sonja survived one of the darkest times in history, she still felt she was in the dark. She didn’t know much about her birth parents and didn’t have any memories of them.

She had always had a sense of emptiness about where her parents were.

When Sonja and her foster parents prepared to immigrate, they needed her to sign a passport. Her real name was Clara. She didn’t know her real name until she was 12. She saw a picture of her parents only once, when she was 6, and from then until 1999, when she contacted one of her distant relatives, she knew

little about her parents, and that haunted her for a long time. She met with her Aunt Alice who told her about her family.

Sonja DuBois doesn’t just share her story for kicks.

I asked if she thought telling her story would help prevent racial hatred and genocides in the future.

She said, “If two people in a group of people I’m talking to realize when they have to make a tough decision, that what is popular is not always right.”

She wants people to be advocates for racial equality. “It is your job, when you see someone being bullied or shunned, to let an adult know or to get to know the person being picked on.

Most of racial hatred comes from a lack of knowledge.”

People talk about what they lose when they go through a horrible circumstance. Sonja DuBois gained thankfulness. She says out loud every day, “Thank you Lord.” Sonja is so grateful to have her life. She is grateful to be a survivor.

To invite DuBois to speak to your club or organization, email her at ronson@knology.net.

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Shopper interns Abbey Underwood, Zoe Risley, Katie Sasse, Lakin Scott and Charlie Hamilton listen as Rabbi Mathew Michaels describes how the Torah is written out by hand. Photos by R. White ■

Inspired at Temple Beth El

Rabbi Mathew Michaels met with the interns at Temple Beth El and gave us a crash course on Jewish culture and customs.

Intern Kaila Bonds asked why Jewish men wear the yarmulke, and the rabbi explained it was to show humility. “What does a man do with his hat when he enters a church?” asked the rabbi.

The interns said men remove their hats upon entering to show reverence.

“We cover our heads for the same reason,” he said.

“All these religions you’re looking at, the themes are the same. The motifs may be different, but the reasons are the same. Just because something is different doesn’t mean it’s better or worse, right or wrong … it just means it’s not the same.”

Rabbi Michaels showed the group what a Torah

looks like and explained why the pointer tool used to follow along while reading is made of silver. Only soft metals can touch the Torah, nothing hard that could be used to make a weapon of war. He also explained that when a religious item is no longer usable it is customary to bury the item as a human would be buried upon death.

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St. George Greek Orthodox

The interns switched gears for a look at St. George Greek Orthodox Church after visiting Temple Beth El. Tour guide Katherine Evans invited us to recite the Lord’s Prayer with her before entering the nave, and she lit a candle in honor of

everyone’s family.

Images of saints and apostles in stained glass, paint and mosaic tile welcomed us as we sat in the front pews.

Evans said the first priests in the Greek Orthodox Church were touched by the hands of the apostles, and each priest after has been touched by the hands of the priests before him.

This has created a concrete connection throughout time to the original founders of the church.

A different saint is commemorated each day throughout the year, and Evans explained the different between worshipping a saint and asking for them to intercede on one’s behalf.

“We pray for everybody,” Pat Armstrong stands in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church. In the background is a mosaid Evans. “Every church, saic of Christ. every nation and for ourselves. We don’t know if we’re saved or not, but we Varlan and historian Don Ferguson).

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Coexisting in Knoxville

By Donna Mitchell Last week I wrote about how boring I felt Knoxville was. And then I was proven wrong again by digging a little deeper into the history of the city.

The interns visited three houses of worship located within a few miles of one another. Our first stop was the oldest church in Knoxville, First Presbyterian Church. This church houses the Community School of the Arts program (though it is not a part of the church) and relics from a member’s time in Africa. It has the founder of Knoxville, James White, buried in the graveyard.

Next, we visited the

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Temple Beth El where we saw original handwritten Hebrew scrolls adorned in silver and walls lined with amazing stained glass windows. Our last visit was to St. George Greek Orthodox Church. The worship area is covered from wall to wall with beautiful images of Jesus, the apostles and St. George.

As Rabbi Michaels from Temple Beth El put it, “Diversity should be celebrated.” That is the real message behind any religion; we are all different but still worship for the same purpose.

At lunch, Holocaust survivor Sonja DuBois looked at us around the table with solemn eyes and pleaded

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“Hate is a lack of knowledge,” she said.

“You are the leaders of tomorrow; the popular way is not always the right way.”

It really is a great thing that not only Knoxville, but also the country we live in allows us to have as many places of worship as we please. Kingston Pike, commonly known as “the church street,” is home to a mosque, a Greek Orthodox church and a Unitarian church right next to one another.

The best part of it all is that they can coexist next to each other. That’s the way it should be. Embrace the diversity.

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business Marvin Hammond promoted young people, community

By Sandra Clark Marvin Hammond was the right leader for Hallsdale Powell Utility District when the board of commissioners hired him as only the second general manager in the district’s 50-year history.

Did he move too quickly?

Maybe. Did he move HPUD in the right direction? Absolutely.

Under his leadership, HPUD upgraded its wastewater plant, upgraded its Beaver Creek water treatment plant, replaced leaking pipes throughout the district, and built a second water plant on Norris Lake.

Under his leadership, HPUD invested in people – whether it was teaching laborers to read and write or encouraging kids to return to college for advanced degrees.

In the picture on this page, Marvin is congratulating Cody Humphrey who had just received his MBA from Lincoln Memorial University while working full time at Hallsdale Powell. Cody, now older, still works for HPUD. He was at Monday’s board meeting.

Board chair Kevin Julian paid tribute to Mr. Hammond at that meeting.

“His vision for Hallsdale Powell was already set when I came on the board,” Julian said. “Marvin had big shoulders and he took the criticism for rate increases, but he did what he thought best based on 30 years experience in the utility business.

“When it all plays out, people will appreciate his

Cody Humphrey and Marvin Hammond. File photo by Ruth White vision. He will be missed.”

When business leaders in Halls were trying to block commercial development on the land that later became Clayton Park, Hammond was there at County Commission to speak.

Developers said their engineers had said filling the wetland on Norris Freeway was OK. Hammond pointed out that the Titanic was designed by engineers, while Noah’s Ark was not.

Everybody smiled and the developers were sent packing.

When Darren Cardwell was promoted to succeed Hammond, he said he hoped to be a blend of his predecessors: Allan Gill and Marvin Hammond.

When Marvin’s kidneys malfunctioned, he refused dialysis, saying he did not want to put his family through the strain. “I’m ready to go,” he told everyone who came to visit. He lived at Tennova Hospice for less than two weeks, dying July 12, and held court with

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Sen. Lamar Alexander telephoned Marvin and asked if there was anything he could do.

“Get EPA off our backs,” Marvin told him, concerned about Hallsdale Powell employees and customers until the end.

“Dad will be remembered as a Godly servant leader, a generous southern gentleman, and one who was always showing genuine Christian love for his fellow man, especially for the less fortunate among us,” his family wrote.

“Dad was a proud alumnus of ETSU where he was member of the baseball and football programs in the 1960s. He also played minor league baseball for the Macon Peaches. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and held the coveted Eagle Scout and Silver Beaver awards.

“He squeezed every ounce of life he was given whether he was working, fishing, or hunting. He was proud to be known as a conservative, “deep water” Baptist and as an unworthy man saved and blessed by God’s grace and love.”

U.S. Rep. Jimmy Duncan remembers Hammond as his first boss at the HolstonChilhowee Rec Center. Jimmy was 15 and earned $1 per hour. Marvin was 19 and “told me what to do.”

Survivors include wife Kay Hammond; children: Jeff and Missy Hammond, Lisa and Darren Cardwell; brother James (Jim) Hammond; grandchildren: John and Xan Hammond, Amber and Colby Cardwell, and Megan Pratt; great-granddaughter Lucy Rae Pratt.

Services were Tuesday at Salem Baptist Church, led by the Rev. John Holland with eulogies by Bill Landry, John Hill and John Valliant.

HPUD lists Julian at top

By Sandra Clark

Wow! What are the odds of three guys going off alone to evaluate 10 job applicants and coming back with almost identical lists for the top three?

That’s just what happened at Hallsdale Powell Utility District when board members Todd Cook and Bob Crye, along with CEO Darren Cardwell, looked over the 10 applicants for Kevin Julian’s spot on the three-member board of commissioners.

Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett will select one of the three nominees or he can reject the list, forcing HPUD to recommend three more.

In a brief meeting Monday, the commissioners selected Julian, Knoxville Police Lt. Kenny Miller and Bob Rountree.

Ten district customers applied for the post: Cathryn Best, Eddie Busler, William Ron Houser, Kevin Julian, Suzette Lacy, Kenneth Miller,

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Tausha Price, Phillip Daniel Raper, Robert Rountree and R. Larry Smith.

Three did not return a questionnaire, Cook said. They were Best, Lacy and Raper.

Of the remaining seven, Cook and Cardwell ranked Julian first, Miller second and Rountree third. Crye ranked Julian and Miller first and second and had Rountree in his top five.

Julian is a teacher and coach at Halls High School. He has served as an HPUD commissioner since 2006.

Miller, who lives is Powell, heads the Internal Affairs Division for the Knoxville Police Department and holds the rank of captain.

Rountree was director of property manager for the Public Building Authority from 1995-2007. He now works as a courier for Knox Dermatopathology Lab.

Central, Gibbs high schools get new principals

By Sandra Clark Superintendent James McIntyre has named new head prinicpals for Gibbs and Central high schools.

Each is the third principal in three years for his Reynolds school.

Michael Reynolds, veteran principal at Fulton and most recently Farragut High school, has been moved to Central High School, replacing Dr. Jody Goins who resigned to return to Claiborne County High School

as principal. At Farragut, Reynolds has assembled a stellar faculty and the school has consistently earned recognition in national publications ranking public high schools.

Reynolds’ wife, Sallee Reynolds, is now principal at Hardin Valley Academy.

She was previously an assistant principal at Central High.

Jason Webster is the principal at Gibbs High School, replacing Tom Brown who had said he would retire.

Brown was unavailable for comment at press time, but never quite caught on at Gibbs High after years

of successful leadership at Holston Middle School.

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B o t h Reynolds Webster and Webster were social studies teachers prior to entering administration, meaning each should fit nicely with Halls High principal Mark Duff, also a social studies guy.

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News from Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC)

KCDC employees embrace community

By Alvin Nance A single request for help sparked a decade of volunteerism for Bill Clanton, who embodies the community aspect of KCDC. Clanton, senior asset manager for Nance Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation, has volunteered at the East Tennessee Community Design Center annual Jackson Avenue Fundraiser and Tour for more than 10 years. Clanton and some 20 of his fellow KCDC employees support the event by serving food, conducting tours and giving directions.

“The ETCDC are a great

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K12 Inc. opens in Blount County

K12 Inc., the mega education technology company, will open today (July 16) a family support campus in Blount County at the Tyson Center Building, 110 McGhee Tyson Blvd., in Alcoa, next to McGhee Tyson Airport.

K12 holds the contract to operate the Tennessee Virtual Academy, administered

by Union County Public Schools. The Blount County facility will employ 300 with a capital investment of more than $2.4 million within five years, according to a press release from the Blount Partnership. These jobs are in addition to the 140 Tennessee teachers and educators that K12 currently employs throughout the state.

Employees at this campus will provide information on K12’s academic programs, answer questions, provide demonstrations, build relationships and assist families who choose to enroll in school programs using K12.

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Open house

King University will hold an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at the Knoxville campus, 10950 Spring Bluff Way in Hardin Valley.

“Our GPS program is tailored to reduce the challenges facing the adult learner,” said Kristi Reynolds, assistant vice president of GPS Enrollment Management Knoxville for King University. “By offering classes in convenient locations, one night per week, the working adult may obtain their degree in as little as 16 months and open the door for professional advancement.”

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bunch of people, and I like what they’re doing with the downtown area,” Clanton said. “The ETCDC has enjoyed our volunteers so much that they ask for KCDC specifically. They ask for me by name now.”

This year’s downtown fundraiser and tour was relocated from its typical location on the 100 or 500 block of Gay Street to The Standard on Jackson Avenue.

The fundraiser featured hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and exclusive tours of residences and businesses on Jackson Avenue.

Clanton first got involved with the Community Design Center when coworker Ashley Ogle approached him about working the annual fundraiser. Clanton said it was his first introduction to volunteerism, and

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after that, he was hooked.

Over the past decade, he has served on KCDC’s Community Involvement Committee, which organizes KCDC volu nte er s for various charities throughout the comBill Clanton munity. He served as KCDC’s United Way loaned executive and on the board of the Smoky Mountain Council of the Blind.

“KCDC introduced me to the world of volunteerism where you can support a good cause and have fun all at the same time,” Clanton said. “I’ve been in the housing industry for 30 years and worked for several em-

ployers. KCDC is the most giving company I’ve ever worked for.”

Our KCDC employees donate their time every year to worthy organizations.

The CIC, whose members include Jack Canada, Beth Bacon, Eugene Littlejohn, Shana Love, Jennifer Bell, Lisa Weddle, Tiara Webb and Joy Russell, plan volunteer opportunities at organizations like the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley, the American Diabetes Association, the Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee and many more.

I am proud of the employees who, like Bill Clanton, have discovered that volunteering your time for worthy causes is both fulfilling and fun.

day, July 16, at All Occasions Catering, 922 N. Central. St. ■ Parker joins City officials will present Moxley Carmichael detailed design plans for the project.

Hannah Parker, a native The city’s professional of Knoxville and former engineering design conaide to Gov. sultant, CDM Smith, will Bill Haslam, discuss recommended road has joined improvements to extend Moxley CarBlackstock Avenue from michael as Fifth Avenue to Bernard an account Avenue. The project will executive. also include improvements Parker along Marion Street from most reBernard Avenue to Baxter c e n t l y Parker Avenue. served as Minor intersection imdeputy for operations, manprovements are proposed aging internal communicafor Fifth Avenue at Blacktions for the governor’s staff stock Avenue; for Blackstock while providing oversight of Avenue at Bernard Avenue Haslam’s schedule, travel and Marion Street; and for and advance team. During Marion Street at Baxter AvHaslam’s tenure as mayor, enue. Info: 521-1300.

Parker served as policy analyst and downtown coordi- ■ National suit drive nator in the mayor’s office Volunteer Ministry Cenof Policy and Communicater and Men’s Wearhouse tions. Her primary role was have launched a monthlong acting as a liaison between downtown businesses, de- initiative that encourages velopers, residents and city donations of gently used government and also assist- suits and professional ating with communications tire. Clothing collected from and redevelopment initia- the drive will be distributed to VMC and over 180 other tives.

“Hannah’s experience in local nonprofit organizaworking with state and local tions that provide job-ready government will be a valu- skills and training to unemable asset to our account ployed and underemployed team,” Moxley Carmichael men in Knoxville and across the United States.

CEO Cynthia Moxley said.

Over the past six years, Parker earned bachelor’s degrees in political science Men’s Wearhouse has coland English from the Uni- lected more than 650,000 versity of Tennessee and professional-clothing dothen went on to earn a master of arts in civic leadership from the Nelson and Sue Andrews Institute for Civic Leadership at Lipscomb University in Nashville.

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The city of Knoxville Redevelopment and Engineering departments will host a forum on I-275 business park access road improvements at 5:30 p.m. Wednes-

By Cindy Taylor Business networking was the topic at the Powell Business and Professional Association’s July meeting.

Ne t working expert and owner of Referral Exchange Tyner Brooks Organization (REO) Raeus Cannon shared tips on the best way to make and handle contacts during business or any other events.

“Networking today is less about business and more about creating relationships,” she said. “Two things you should never leave home without are contact (business) cards and a pen or sharpie.”

Cannon suggested keeping your own business cards in a right pocket if you are right-handed and keep cards you collect from others in a left pocket to avoid mixing them up. Her motto is, “When you network well you never need to sell.”

Morning Pointe director Tyner Brooks was the PBPA member spotlight speaker.

“A lot of people still think

of any type of assisted living facility as a nursing home,” he said. “We talk to families about the dif ference and better quality of life, health and overall functioning for our residents.”

Te r e s a Raeus Cannon U n d e r wood, events committee chair, and Sage Kohler, PBPA president, recapped the July 4th parade and Powell Station Park festivities. They reminded business representatives to get July 4, 2015, on their calendar and prepare to participate in next year’s parade.

Political candidates and elected officials Chancellor Daryl Fansler, Jason Zachary, Charles Busler, state Rep. Bill Dunn, Sandra Rowcliffe and Patti Bounds spoke briefly about their candidacy.

Powell BPA meets at noon each second Tuesday at Jubilee Banquet Facility on Callahan Drive. Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett is the scheduled guest speaker for August.

News From The Register Of Deeds

June data comparable to last year

By Sherry Witt June was a relatively good month for real estate activity in Knox County, as both sales and lending figures closely resembled Sherry Witt those recorded during June 2013.

This June produced 978 property transfers while 2013 – a good year for local markets – June produced 1,039 transfers.

While the total number of parcels sold fell just short of last year’s levels, the aggregate value of property transferred was slightly more.

The total market value of property sold in June was just under $207 million, compared to $195.7 million

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Land sales were also up some $20 million over the May totals. So far in 2014, the total value of property sold in Knox County is running about $87 million ahead of the pace set in 2013. The first half of this year has produced total land sales of just over $981 million.

Perhaps the most encouraging signs in June were in mortgage lending. For the month, nearly $302 million was loaned against real estate in Knox County, an improvement of more than $50 million over May’s numbers.

While last month’s activity did slightly underperform that of June 2013, it nonetheless indicated a notable surge in mortgage markets.

In the first six months of 2014, mortgage lending in the county has been run-

ning over half a billion dollars behind the pace set last year, with about $1.38 billion being loaned against real property between Jan. 1 and June 30.

The largest property sale involved a single waterfront parcel on Houser Road in West Knox County which sold for $2.94 million. The most noteworthy mortgage transaction was a Deed of Trust financing the Walnut Street Garage in the amount of $17,750,000.

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Bringing the

house down

The merry pranksters of the Front Page Follies are at it again, and no one is safe.

From Gov. Bill Haslam to Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones to the Affordable Care Act – otherwise known as “Obamacare” – the major local, state and national newsmakers of the past year are all subject to parody and good-natured ridicule.

“We are an equal-opportunity offender,” says head scriptwriter David Lauver.

The Front Page Follies, now its 36th year, is held annually to raise money for journalism scholarships at the University of Tennessee and Pellissippi State Community College. The event also features a reception, silent auction, dinner and live auction.

Capping off the evening is the lively vaudeville-style show. Director Terry Silver-Alford of UT’s Theatre Department leads a cast of print and broadcast journalists, professors and public relations practitioners and several talented “ringers” from local plays and musical productions.

The show is presented

by East Tennessee’s Society of Professional Journalists and Front Page Foundation.

New cast member Margaret Elliott says she’s having a ball. “I have made new friends, learned some crazy songs, and I get to perform for a good cause.

With school tuition rising every semester, it’s great to be part of an effort to put scholarships within reach of students.”

Elliott, who works in furniture sales, says her favorite skit is one she’s not even

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Carol’s Corner in. “Gov-a-Chameleon,” a takeoff on Culture Club’s 1983 hit “Karma Chameleon,” pokes fun at Gov. Haslam for trying to appease both the moderate and extreme wings of his political party.

Elliott says the song’s performers “will bring the house down, guaranteed!”

Cast member Stacy Holley is herself a past recipient of a Follies-funded journalism scholarship. “I feel that it is now my part to give back and help future generations,” she says.

“This is my fourth Follies,” said Holley, “and this one is as much fun as ever!

Being able to dance and perform for money – I mean scholarships – is a lot of fun!”

She is partial to the Tom Petty song parody “Refugees,” in which Sheriff Jones, played by Dennis Perkins, clashes with an immigrant advocate played by Ernie Roberts.

This year’s Follies honoree is Robin Wilhoit, for whom the current scholarships will be named. The popular WBIR-TV anchor will be celebrated with a rousing rendition of “Rockin’ Robin.”

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Cast members give a rousing ending to the opening number. Shown are Dennis Perkins (behind arm,) Megan Jones, John McNair, Will Hoskins, David Lauver, Melanie Staten, Tony Hernandez, Ernie Roberts and Margaret Elliott. The chairs represent stage microphones. Photos by Carol Zinavage

Stacy Holley, financial counselor at 21st Mortgage and marketing freelancer, is rarin’ to go! She’s a four-year Follies veteran.

Director Terry Silver-Alford, who had just arrived back in the states from a choir trip to Switzerland, holds the Follies gang together.

John McNair, director of technology at the UT College of Communication and Information, hams it up in the opening number of this year’s “Front Page Follies.” Behind him are Melanie Staten and Margaret Elliott.

Snows,” set to the megahit of WVLT, Todd Howell of WBIR and Ken “Let It Go” from the movie Weathers of WATE. The finale borrows the “Happy” hit tune “Frozen,” and sung by meteorologists David Aldrich from Pharrell Williams for the Knoxvillethemed “Scruffy.” John McNair leads the cast and surprise guest performers. You never know who’s going to show up onstage at this “anything can happen” show.

The Front Page Follies will be held Sat-

urday, July 19, at the Knoxville Convention Center. Reception and silent auction begin at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and live auction at 7 and show at 8. Tickets are $125, with $85 tax deductible. Today – Wednesday, July 16 – is the ticket order deadline.

Please email bowles@utk.edu with FOLLIES in the subject line, or call 865-5886793.

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Blood drives locally: ■ 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, Allergy and Asthma Affiliates P.C., 2121 Highland Avenue, Bloodmobile.

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■ 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, July 17, McKay’s Used Books, 230 Papermill Place Way, Bloodmobile.

■ 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, July 18, North Knoxville Medical Center, 7551 Dannaher Way, inside Sister Elizabeth Room.

■ 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, July 19, Metropolitan Community Church, 7820 Redeemer Lane, inside main sanctuary.

Donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh 110 pounds or more (16-year-olds weighing at least 120 pounds can donate but must have parental consent) and all donors must have positive identification. Parental consent forms can be found at any Medic blood drive or at www.medicblood.org.

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First, by not drinking sufficient amounts of water, you can actually cause your body to retain fluid.

This occurs because the less water you drink the more your body feels deprived and the more water it stores.

As your body stores water, you become puffy and swollen. The extra weight you think of as fat may not be fat at all but a result of fluid retention. Water, by the way, weighs more than body fat; it also alleviates hunger.

Second, restricting your water intake promotes fat deposits. Since your body uses water, as the major component of blood, to transport nutrients and wastes, a lack of it can

cause fats and other toxins that normally are disposed of to remain in your body, including that dimpled fat commonly referred to as cellulite.

Dieters and non-dieters alike must establish what I call a “fluid balance,” where the amount of water going into the body approximately equals the amount of water being excreted. You won’t have to consume gallons of water to find this balance. Generally speaking, 10 eight-ounce glasses of water daily are sufficient.

Once you have reached this fluid balance or “breakthrough point,” you’ll see the incredible difference water can make in your diet program and health. When your body is in fluid balance, pounds and inches begin to disappear, providing, of course, you are also reducing your caloric intake. Just as water can wash away the dirt from the outside of your body when you bathe, taken internally it washes away toxins and allows your liver to process unwanted fats.

Next time: Comfortably increase your water intake

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A slam-dunk art show

By Wendy Smith It would be easy to assume that rising sixth-grader Terrence Tolliver spent the summer attending a high-priced art camp.

He debuted his new movie, aptly named “Terrence’s Slam Dunk Movie,� at the Claxton Complex, home of the University of Tennessee’s College of Education, Health & Human Services.

The star of the movie is a clay Harlem Globetrotter that performs a series of outrageous slam dunks − with assistance from Tolliver. The animated video is composed of over 300 photos, along with video of Tolliver himself, decked out in Harlem Globetrotter gear and making impressive real-life baskets.

He created the film with the help of masters-level art education student Matthew Mikos, one of several graduate students who are teaching art at Inskip Elementary School’s new University-Assisted Community School program.

While it is officially a summer program, this is the county’s second University-Assisted Community School. The pilot program is at Pond Gap Elementary School. Professor Bob Kronick, who spearheaded both programs, received funding for Inskip’s three-daya week summer program from donors in Raleigh, N.C. Through “creative financing,� he plans to continue an after-school program through the fall.

Terrence Tolliver, right, and UT student Matthew Mikos discuss the video Tolliver created during Inskip Elementary School’s summer University-Assisted Community School. Photos by Wendy Smith

He hopes to find donors who will enable the program to continue year-round. Inskip’s summer program allows kids, who range from rising first-graders through

middle school students, to have tutoring in math and English, along with art and a popular circus class. They are hungry for new experiences like the art class, he says.

“They lap it up like a dog that’s gone without water for 30 days.�

Inskip, like Pond Gap, has a large percentage of poor students. Elizabeth Noe, who teaches sculpture at Inskip, says the students are “energetic, happy and wonderful.�

Young students work in a wide variety of mediums, like painting, drawing and printmaking, during the summer program. Last week, they rode a bus to UT for an art show featuring their favorite projects.

Cleopatra Richart, a rising sixth-grader, described her watercolor work, which was adorned with original Haiku poetry. “I’m a huge fan of color,� she said as she explained a painting titled “Rainbow Girl.� Her mentor, Karrah Bennett, taught her about warm and cool colors.

Bennett said she noticed that Richart wrote in her

sketch book, and she encouraged her to use poetry in her art. Reading about artists provided reading practice.

Art enhanced learning for other students, too. Rising fifth-graders Braxton Upton and Aaniyah Johnson focused on photography and learned to edit their work on a computer. Rising second-grader Sumiyah Crawford learned about symmetry by working on a quilt-inspired collage.

In addition to the University-Assisted Community Schools, Knox County Schools and the Great Schools Partnership provide seven other community schools, including a program that will begin this fall at South Knoxville Elementary.

Community schools provide after-school education and enrichment for students as well as adult education and other services for families.

Candace Mast, Diann Uustal and Patricia Clements receive medals at the Tennessee State Senior Olympics. Photo submitted

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By Cindy Taylor It’s hard to catch Candace Mast in the dry – and that’s a good thing. Powell’s own gold medal w i n n e r from last year’s Regional Senior OlymCandace Mast pics swim competition brought home four silver and two bronze medals from the 2014 Tennessee State Senior Olympics. This qualifies Mast to compete in the 2015 National Senior Olympics.

Mast has been swimming competitively since high school but is increasing her workout program since winning regional last year and state this June. She completed two days of swim events in June, competing in six events at the Indoor Sports Complex in Brentwood. To prepare for nationals, Mast is adding some new moves to her workout. “I make health and swimming my first priority at least five days a week,� said Mast. “I swim between 2535 laps per week, take water aerobics and strength train to get ready for events now.�

During the state competition, Mast won the silver for the 50 yard backstroke, the 100 yard backstroke, the 50 yard breaststroke and the 100 yard freestyle.

She took the bronze in the 100 yard backstroke and 50 yard freestyle. “The state competition has given me indelible memories,� she said. “My family attended my first day

of events to cheer me on and I loved the camaraderie and support among competing swimmers.�

Mast says her first state competition as a senior has reawakened a boldness that comes out when she is in the pool – but she has other reasons for training besides bringing home awards. “I am competing for far more than just winning medals,� she said. “My training supports my goals of losing weight, increasing cardiovascular health and developing stronger muscles.�

Mast will travel to Minneapolis for the 2015 National Senior Olympics. â–

July at Humana

The Humana Guidance Center is usually filled with senior adults, and July 1 was no different.

Friends flocked to the center for an early 4th of July celebration that included lunch, Wii competitions and corn hole. “We had lunch at 11:30 and the games started after that,� said center coordinator Jeanne DiGirolamo. “Humana is all about health and everyone always has a good time.�

Humana Guidance Center is located in the 640 Plaza at 4438 Western Avenue and can be reached at 3298892. A calendar of events is available onsite. Programs run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. The center is geared toward seniors, but the community is invited to many of the events.

Reach Cindy Taylor at ctaylorsn@gmail. com

Duncan for Congress Working on Issues that Matter to You A Personal Message from Congressman Duncan

Defending the Constitution I took an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution, and that is exactly what I work to do each day. I especially focus on protecting our Second Amendment rights and securing our borders against illegal immigration.

Balanced Budget I don’t believe in spending money we don’t have. With one of the most fiscally conservative voting records in Congress, I consistently vote to reduce government spending in order to protect Social Security and control the federal debt.

Growing our Economy I want to eliminate government over-regulation so more businesses can open and expand, creating better jobs for Americans. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsed my re election, saying it will “produce sustained economic growth, help create jobs and get our country back on track.�

Repealing Obamacare I believe the biggest problem with the so-called Affordable Care Act is that it is unaffordable already. I will continue to speak out against it at every opportunity, and I believe our federal dollars are better spent on things like improving care for our nation’s veterans.

America First I oppose spending billions of dollars on people in foreign countries who hate us.

We need to stop trying to take care of the whole world and start taking care of our own country and putting the American people first, once again.

Early voting: July 18-Aug. 2 Primary Election Day: Aug. 7

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Red Gate Rodeo is July 18-19 The 11th annual Red Gate Rodeo is set for Friday and Saturday, July 1819, at Red Gate Farm, 2353 Maynardville Highway, between Maynardville and Halls.

Admission is $15 ($10 for those 8 and younger; free for those under 3).

The actual rodeo will start each day at 8 p.m., but carnival festivities, country music and great food will get underway at 4 p.m. on

Friday and at 3 p.m. on Saturday.

Butch Butcher is the organizer of the event which has become Union County’s premier tourist draw. Sponsors include Pilot Flying J, Kay’s Market and Ray Varner Ford.

Butcher promises competition, excitement, fireworks and fun. Last year’s rodeo events included steer wrestling, bronco riding, barrel racing and roping.

The sponsors’ competition involved lassoing a commode. There’s no telling what this year’s event will bring.

Entertainers include Jack Fullbright, billed as “the world’s best trick roper” and bullwhip artist; Mae Beth Harris, who recorded “Out of my Mind;” and rising country music singer Laurel Wright.

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THROUGH SATURDAY, JULY 19 Early registration for Upward Football/ Cheer signups, $75. Registration between July 19 and Aug. 11, $90. Info/to register and pay: 219-8673; www.corrytonchurch.com and go to the “Upward” link; on Facebook, Corryton Church Upward Sports League; Twitter, @CorrytonUpward.

THROUGH SUNDAY, JULY 27 “Thumbelina” presented by the Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Ave. Performances: 7 p.m. Thursdays and Friday; 1 and 5 p.m. Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. Info/reservations: 208-3677 or www. knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com.

ter, 213 Hotel Ave. Times: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday; 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Includes holiday decorations of all kinds and a small selection of art supplies. Info: 357-2787.

FRIDAY, JULY 18 Farm Fresh Fridays: Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown Maynardville. Info: 9928038.

Concert on the Commons, 7-9 p.m., Norris Town Commons. Featuring: Naughty Knots. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and picnic basket. Info/schedule: www.facebook.com/pages/Concerts-On-The-Commons/210787865610690 or www.cityofnorris.com.

Ranger Mike from Norris Dam, 12:15-2 p.m., Maynardville Public Library, 296 Main St. Info: 9927106.

For the Love of Sushi cooking class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Avanti Savoia, 7610 Maynardville Pike. Cost: $60 per person. Limited space. Info/to register: 922-9916 or www.avantisavoia.com.

Summer Library Club presents magician Michael Messing, 2 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

Canning Techniques and Home Food Preservation, 3:15-4:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by UT Extension Service.

Free and open to the public. Info/schedule of activities: 329-8892.

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TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS THROUGH AUG. 2 Free chess camp for ages 5-18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Luke Episcopal Church, 600 S. Chestnut St. Light snack served. Space limited. To register: Michael Moore, mmoore4ube@gmail.com or 360-6706.

THROUGH SATURDAY, AUG. 23 Registration open for Lakeside of the Smokies Triathlon: 1.5k open water swim on Douglas Lake, 40k bike ride on rolling rural roads and 10k run on rolling roads. Info/to register: 250-3618 or http://racedayevents. net/events/lakeside-of-the-smokies-triathlon/.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16 Knox County Veterans Services Outreach program, 9-10 a.m., Halls Senior Center, 4405 Crippen Road.

One-on-one assistance to veterans and family members; explain VA benefits, answer questions, and assist veterans and family member with filing for VA benefits.

THURSDAY, JULY 17 Gospel singer Ivan Parker in concert, 7 p.m., Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Highway. Concert sponsored by United Methodist Men. Tickets: $10, available at the church. Info: 922-1412.

Summer Library Club presents magician Michael Messing, 4 p.m., Corryton Branch Library, 7733 Corryton Road. Info: 688-1501.

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Friday and 4 p.m. Saturday. Info: 992-3303.

SATURDAY, JULY 19 Cades Cove tour with Bill Landry, 9 a.m., departing from the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend. Tickets: $50 per person; includes light snacks and a cold beverage. Reservations required: 448-8838.

Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., WMRD 94.5 FM, 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All pickers and singers welcome.

Yoga, 9-10:15 a.m., Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center, 1936 Liberty Hill Road., Washburn. Bring yoga/ Pilates mat, towel, water. No fee; donations accepted.

Info: Mitzi Wood-Von Mizener, 497-3603 or www. narrowridge.org.

Old Fashioned Gospel Singing, 7:30 p.m., Ridgeview Heights Baptist Church, 7809 Ridgeview Road in Corryton. Everyone invited. Info/directions: 712-1835.

Church rummage sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Gillespie Avenue Baptist Church, 1701 Gillespie Ave. Fundraiser for mission trip.

Master Gardening: Propagating Shrubs, 10:30 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road.

Info: 689-2681.

Saturday Stories and Songs: Laurie Fisher, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road.

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Saturday Stories and Songs: Melissa Mastrogiovanni, 11 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road. Info: 947-6210.

A Gathering of Women, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center, 1936 Liberty Hill Road, Washburn. Info: Mitzi Wood-Von Mizener, 497-3603 or www.narrowridge.org.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 19-20 Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road.

Hosted by the Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee every Saturday and Sunday. Info: www.feralfelinefriends. org.

SUNDAY, JULY 20 Michael & Delilah Kitts and Lauren Kitts in concert, 6 p.m., New Beverly Baptist Church, 3320 New Beverly Baptist Church Road. Love offering will be taken. Info: 546-0001 or www.newbeverly.org.

Homecoming service, 10:30 a.m., Pleasant Gap Baptist Church, 4311 Peasant Gap Drive. No Sunday school or evening service. Everyone welcome.

TUESDAY, JULY 22 Summer Reading Program: Fire Safety Fun Fest with the Luttrell Volunteer Fire Dept., 1 p.m., Luttrell Public Library. Info: 992-0208.

La Technique Herbs and Spices cooking class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Avanti Savoia, 7610 Maynardville Pike.

Cost: $50 per person. Limited space. Info/to register: 922-9916 or www.avantisavoia.com.

STFK Science Café meeting, 5:30 p.m., Knoxville Zoo. Topic: “Bog Turtle” presented by Brad Moxley, the Lead Keeper in the Department of Herpetology at the Knoxville Zoo. Kids ages 5-12 invited to the Kid’s Café during the presentation. Space limited. RSVP to rsvp@knoxsciencecafe. org. Info: http://sciencecafe.spirit-and-truth.net.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 Powell Puppeteers’ “Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You?,” 10:30 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road. Info: 947-6210.

Sean McCullough’s Song Games, 11 a.m., Karns Branch Library, 7516 Oak Ridge Highway. Info: 4708663.

Computer Workshops: Word 2007 Basics, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Requires “Introducing the Computer” or equivalent skills. Info/to register: 525-5431.

THURSDAY, JULY 24 Deadline to turn in all tickets, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Maynardville Public Library, 296 Main St. Info: 9927106.

Blount County Monthly Singing, 6:30-8 p.m., Chapel of the Assisted Living Building, Asbury Place, 2648 Sevierville Road, Maryville. Info: Kathleen Mavournin, katmav212@gmail.com.

Square dance classes begin, 7 p.m., Square Dance Center Inc., 820 Tulip St. Caller: Bill Fox. Info: Janice Fox, 689-2665.

Sparky and Rhonda Rucker share stories and songs, 4 p.m., Corryton Branch Library, 7733 Corryton Road. Info: 688-1501.

Cruise Night, 6-9 p.m., 6215 Riverview Crossing Drive in front of old Food Lion at Asheville Highway.

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With Card

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Food City Fresh, 75% Lean, 25% Fat

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100 Food City Fresh, 80% Lean, 20% Fat

Ground Chuck Patties

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Pepsi Products Selected Varieties, 12 Pack, 12 Oz. Cans

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Food City Fresh

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Frozen, Selected Varieties, Pizza Rolls (15 Ct.) or

Selected Varieties, Cheese Snacks or

Selected Varieties

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Totino's Party Pizza

Food Club Tortilla Chips

Mayfield Novelties

Del Monte Vegetables

6 Ct.

11-15.3 Oz.

9.8-11 Oz.

9.75-12.5 Oz.

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Hunt’s Manwich

SAVE AT LEAST 3.49 ON TWO

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Extra Soft Bath Tissue or

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Powerade Drinks

Scott Paper Towels

Valu Time Drinking Water

Florida’s Natural Orange Juice

8 Pk., 20 Oz. Btls.

6-12 Rolls

24 Pk., 1/2 Liter Btls.

59 Oz.

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