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VOL. 52 NO. 31

PHS valedictorian wins state award

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One of Powell High School art teacher Lee Jenkins-Freels’ first experiences with an exceptionally talented student presented a special challenge. She was at South-Doyle then, and had a student who specialized in beautiful environmental photographs of Cades Cove. He had already won great acclaim for his work, but JenkinsFreels knew he could do more.

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Looking ahead – with caution Butch Jones has spent so much time looking forward, pouring a foundation and building brick by brick, there just wasn’t much time left for looking back. Jones may not realize what all happened at Vanderbilt on the evening of Nov. 17, 2012 – a rout so bad the benevolent James Franklin told the mighty Commodores to take a knee to avoid running up the score

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Byy Betty B Bet ett tty ty Bean Bea ean n Zachary Henry put an exclamation point on a brilliant high school career with a trip to New York City to collect his award as winner of the Tennessee Art Education Association’s statewide K-12 art competition. Zachary, the valedictorian of Powell High School’s Class of 2013, was accompanied on the all-expenses paid trip by his mother, Elizabeth Henry, and the art teacher who encouraged him to enter the contest, Lee Jenkins-Freels. Sponsored by Sargent Art, the competition’s theme was “Art is the connecting link.” Zachary Henry Zachary’s submission was a Prismacolor drawing featuring iconic images – Davy Crockett, a mockingbird, the American Gothic couple and a clump of purple iris – linked to a high-tech microscope. This weekend, he will load up his car and head off for Starkville, Miss., to enroll at Mississippi State University to study architecture. He chose MSU over many other options (he was offered a total of nearly $900,000 in scholarships), and his runner-up school was Pratt Institute in New York City. He’ll be leaving behind his mom, father Eddie Henry and brother Jacob Henry, a sophomore at Powell High School whom he identifies as “my best friend,” even though they have very different interests. “Jacob is on the football and wrestling

By Jake Mabe

Elementary ‘sneak peak’ Powell Elementary School plans a “sneak peak” from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, and the PTA will host a popsicle party on the playground from 6:30 to 7:30 Regina Overton-Barnes, president, said the PTA hosted an event for teachers at the Cricket pool in Broadacres on Sunday. “This is the first time we have ever done this and we are super-excited.”

Knox County Watershed Coordinator Roy Arthur says that Beaver Creek qualifies as a blueway under unofficial criteria. “There are no official criteria,” Arthur says, “except for ones established by organizations Roy Arthur such as the Sierra

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teams,” Zachary says. “He doesn’t do art and I don’t do sports, but we are really close. I love my brother, and I said in my valedictory speech that he’s that brick wall I always argue with. We argue about everything.” Zachary has a tight group of friends he’ll be saying goodbye to, as well. “I’m very excited, but also really sad. I’ve had the same best friends for seven years and they’re all staying here – or close – and I’m the only one moving away.” He chose MSU because it has a board-accredited school of architecture and because he was offered a full scholarship there. He believes he is well-prepared for the field he has chosen because he took all the art class-

Club.” Arthur says the four unofficial criteria are: 1. The waterway is designated as “waters of state,” i.e. the state owns the water. 2. The waterway has to be navigable by small watercraft. Debris jams must be taken down. 3. The waterway has to have launch points. 4. The waterway has no posted water hazards (bacteria like e coli).

A new look at an old story By Betty Bean Charles Faulkner slowed his Prius to a crawl as he topped the ridge on Broome Road a short distance from Middlebrook Pike. This, he said, is probably where the Cherokee scouts stood early on the morning of Sept. 25, 1793, and spotted smoke from the fireplace of Alexander Cavett’s fortified cabin in the woods below. They were part of a massive war party – said to number 1,000 warriors – who had marched all night, bypassing Campbell Station to stay on schedule to launch a dawn attack on Knoxville, which was sparsely defended and could not have withstood such an assault. Ravenous mosquitos are the only danger facing modern day visitors to the old Mars Hill graveyard a short distance below the spine of the ridge. Contrary to the inscription on

the monument placed there in 1921 by the Tennessee Sons of the Revolution, Faulkner is quite certain that this spot wasn’t the site of the Cavett Station massacre, where 11 Cavett family members and two militia sent by John Sevier to protect them were slaughtered. He believes the cabin stood some distance down the hill, just above one of several springs that form Sinking Creek and are now hidden behind the well-kept homes at the entrance to the Cavett Station subdivision, a few yards west of the intersection of Alexander Cavett Drive and Doublehead Lane. “My wife, kids and all kinds of people went out there to help. We worked for two summers doing shovel testing, digging holes on a grid, down to the subsoil. We didn’t find it. The location is rather vague, but there’s still enough information that we knew the approximate location. That area is covered with subdivisions now,” Faulkner said. He has written a new book (his fourth), called “Massacre at Cavett Station: Frontier Tennessee during

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“Beaver Creek meets all four criteria. A final decision to designate it as such will have to be made by Knox County.” Arthur said the county is exploring a first phase, which would be from Harrell Road Park to Northwest Sports Park in Karns, “to see how that goes.” “Then a second phase might be from Clayton Park in Halls to Dry Gap Pike. “There are about 40 miles of

the Cherokee Wars,” published by the University of Tennessee Press. It’s already available on Amazon and will be in bookstores soon. In it, he debunks old rumors and presents a balanced view, including the grievances of the Cherokee, who had been driven by a

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es he could in high school, as well as math courses. “Math is one of my favorite subjects. I really, really like small meticulous things. When I do my art, l like mathematically-composed art because it’s so detailed. Everything has to be perfect. I’m always the last one to finish.” Recently, Zachary has entered a new field – clothing design. “I’m a graphic artist for my uncle Tim Nagle, who owns a t-shirt business. I’m going to have my own line of clothing at Nothing Too Fancy downtown, and it will be different kinds of t-shirts commemorating Knoxville and surrounding areas.” To page A-3

Beaver Creek’s main stem that are navigable. So, you could potentially have a blueway that entire length. Wouldn’t that be wonderful to put in at Clayton Park and kayak all the way to Melton Hill Lake? Some of it even has rapids.” Arthur says no tax dollars are being spent on the exploratory project and that county employees are clearing debris jams in their spare time. “That also has a positive effect on flooding.”

The Cavett Station Massacre

Gospel singing is Saturday night Powell Playhouse will host Singing in the Neighborhood 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Jubilee Banquet Hall on Callahan Drive. Performers include Jamie Wells, Bryan Yow, Gerald Satterfield, Ben Burnette, The Inmans, the New Heights Gospel Quartet, Rebecca Armstrong and poet Frank Denkins. Coffee and cobbler will be served. Admission is $10 at the door.

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122 physicians. 23 services. 1 hospital.

That’s what we mean by comprehensive healthcare. You never know when maintaining your good health may require the help of a specialist or primary care physician. But you can rest easier knowing that North Knoxville Medical Center can provide you with the expert care and skilled doctors you need. This handy directory lists names, specialties and contact information, so you’re as close as a telephone call to convenient and comprehensive healthcare.

Physician Offices on the Campus of North Knoxville Medical Center

CARDIOLOGY

East Tennessee Heart Consultants 7557A Dannaher Drive, Suite G-35 Powell, TN 37849 865-525-6688 David A. Cox, M.D., FACC Joseph S. DeLeese, M.D., FACC Stephen D. Hoadley, M.D., FACC Lawrence D. Hookman, M.D., FACC William C. Lindsay, M.D., FACC Robert O. Martin, M.D., FACC Kyle W. McCoy, M.D., FACC Barry I. Michelson, M.D., FACC Steven W. Reed, M.D., FACC John A. Ternay, M.D., FACC Randall D. Towne, M.D., FACC Charles B. Treasure II, M.D. Timothy Ballard, ACNP

CRITICAL CARE/PULMONOLOGY StatCare Pulmonary Consultants 865-588-8831 Michael Brunson, M.D. Scott Dryzer, M.D. Bruce Henschen, M.D. Andrews Paul, M.D.

DERMATOLOGY

Dermatology Associates of Knoxville, P.C. 7557A Dannaher Drive, Suite G-20 Powell, TN 37849 865-524-2547 Drew Miller, M.D. Edward Primka, M.D. Carter Blanton, PA Kevin Blazer, PA Sharon McNutt, PA-C Amanda Wilks, PA Mathew Wilks, PA Sandra Gass, NP-C Melissa Headrick, NP-C

EAR/NOSE/THROAT

Greater Knoxville Ear Nose & Throat 7557A Dannaher Drive, Suite 220 Powell, TN 37849 865-521-8050 Leslie L. Baker, M.D. Robert A. Crawley, M.D., FACS Elise C. Denneny, M.D., FACS Richard J. DePersio, M.D., FACS William D. Horton, M.D., FACS Christopher J. Rathfoot, M.D. Allan M. Rosenbaum, M.D., FACS Ronald K. Sandberg, M.D.

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT Team Health 7557 Dannaher Drive Powell, TN 37849

Travis Fawver, D.O. Darin Hale, M.D. MacKenzie Hay, M.D. Mark Holland, M.D. Le Anne Kersey, M.D. Christopher Landess, M.D. M. Todd Montgomery, D.O. Michael Schroeder, M.D. Phillip Seifert, M.D.

GASTROENTEROLOGY

Tennova Digestive Disease Center 7551 Dannaher Drive Powell, TN 37849 865-859-7330 Ravi Ghanta, M.D. Paul S. Pickholtz, M.D., FACP

GENERAL/BREAST SURGERY Complete Surgical Care 7560 Dannaher Drive, Suite 150 Powell, TN 37849 865-934-6080 Caren Gallaher, M.D.

GENERAL/VASCULAR SURGERY Premier Surgical Associates 7557A Dannaher Drive, Suite 110 Powell, TN 37849 865-938-8121

NEPHROLOGY

Renal Medical Associates - Knoxville 939 Emerald Avenue, Suite 610 Knoxville, TN 37917 865-637-8635

PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY Gallaher Plastic Surgery 7560 Dannaher Drive, Suite 150 Powell, TN 37849 865-671-3888

Donald L. Akers Jr., M.D. C. Scott Callicutt, M.D. Brian H. Garber, M.D. Marcella Greene, M.D. David J. Harrell, M.D. George A. Pliagas, M.D. Roland Weast, M.D. Keri Inman, PA-C Lauren Clear, PA-C

Lewis H. Holmes III, M.D. Suresh N. Kumar, M.D. Marcia Williams Lyons, D.O. James L. Ogrodowski, M.D. Rhodora B. Vasquez, M.D.

GYNECOLOGY

Michael Fields, M.D. Anya Zerilla, NP

Srinivas Boppana, M.D. Nilesh Patel, M.D. April McGlothin, NP

OPHTHALMOLOGY

SLEEP MEDICINE

Dr. Kristy Newton 7557B Dannaher Drive, Suite 155 Powell, TN 37849 865-859-7370 Kristy Newton, M.D. Rebecca Brown, APRN, FNP-PNP Steven R. Moffett, M.D. 7557A Dannaher Drive, Suite 140 Powell, TN 37849 865-859-7350

HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY

Hematology-Oncology of Knoxville 7551 Dannaher Drive Powell, TN 37849 865-558-8839 Bruce Avery, M.D. Saji Eapen, M.D. Tiffany Sipe, NP Tennessee Cancer Specialists 7551 Dannaher Drive Powell, TN 37849 865-637-9330 Richard Antonucci, M.D. Yi Feng, M.D. Hesamm E. Gharavi, M.D. Ross Kerns, M.D. Mitchell D. Martin, M.D.

HOSPITALIST

StatCare Hospitalist Group 865-909-0090 Rhonda Sivley, M.D. Mark Weaver, M.D. Chuck Wilder, M.D.

INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Knoxville Infectious Disease Consultants, P.C. 2210 Sutherland Avenue, Suite 110 Knoxville, TN 37919 865-525-4333

OB/GYN

Fields Center for Women’s Health and Robotic Surgery 865-218-6230

Center for Sight 7800 Conner Road Powell, TN 37849 865-546-7140

Stephen Franklin, M.D. Kenneth Raulston Jr., M.D. East Tennessee Eye Surgeons 7800 Conner Road Powell, TN 37849 865-546-1464 John Dawson, M.D. Kevin Gallaher, M.D.

ORTHOPEDICS

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic 7557A Dannaher Drive, Suite G-10 Powell, TN 37849 865-558-4400 John M. Ambrosia, M.D. Paul L. Becker, M.D. T. Craig Beeler, M.D. Russell A. Betcher, M.D. Douglas N. Calhoun, M.D. Brian M. Covino, M.D. Michael C. Craig, M.D. J. Jay Crawford, M.D. Bruce B. Fry, D.O. G. Brian Holloway, M.D. Robert E. Ivy, M.D. Paul H. Johnson, M.D. Amber G. Luhn, M.D. James K. Maguire Jr., M.D. William T. McPeake, M.D. Matthew C. Nadaud, M.D. Matthew A. Rappe, M.D. Cameron J. Sears, M.D. J. Chris Sherrell, M.D. Edwin E. Spencer Jr., M.D. Ben Hux, OPAC Bobbie Williams, OPAC

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INTERNAL MEDICINE

Internal Medicine Associates 7557B Dannaher Drive, Suite 225 Powell, TN 37849 865-546-9751 J. Davis Allan, M.D. Robert C. Alley, M.D. Amy E. Bentley, M.D., FACP Larry C. Brakebill, M.D., FACP Miriam W. Brandon, M.D. David C. Durbin, M.D. Cassandra F. Gibbs, M.D. James C. Griffin II, D.O. Glen E. Hall, M.D. M. Douglas Leahy, M.D., MACP Stephen P. Lorino, M.D. Gerald L. Mancebo, M.D., FACP Peter J. Ochoa, M.D. N. Lynne Taylor, M.D., FACP John F. Vannoy, M.D., FACP Elizabeth Gager, FNP Douglas H. Luttrell, FNP

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Tennova Comprehensive Pain Treatment Center 7557A Dannaher Drive, Suite 240 Powell, TN 37849 865-859-7246 David W. Annand, M.D. Mark L. Nelson, M.D. Jeffrey Roberts, M.D. Christopher L. Vinsant, M.D. James S. Wike, M.D.

PEDIATRICS

Tots & Teens 7557A Dannaher Drive, Suite 130 Powell, TN 37849 865-512-1180

Tom Gallaher, M.D. Donna Cress, NP

RADIATION ONCOLOGY Tennova Cancer Center 7551 Dannaher Drive Powell, TN 37849 865-859-7020

Tennova Sleep Center 7540 Dannaher Drive Powell, TN 37848 865-859-7800 Dewey Y. McWhirter, M.D. Syed Nabi, M.D. Ashley Brezina, FNP

UROLOGY

Tennessee Urology Associates, PLLC 7557A Dannaher Drive, Suite 230 Powell, TN 37849 865-938-5222 Katherine Medley Cameron, M.D. Lee Congleton III, M.D. John-Paul Newport, M.D. Eric R. Nicely, M.D. Brian D. Parker, M.D. Chris Ramsey, M.D. Charles Reynolds, M.D. Tammy Newman, PA Laura Moore, NP

HOSPITAL SERVICES

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Harvesting rainwater at Halls High Halls High School horticulture teacher Mike Blankenship was all smiles last Thursday as he stood in the sweltering heat of an August afternoon.

Halls High greenhouse. Professionally installed by Rainwater Resources, a Knoxville-owned family company in business for 15 years, the system’s highlight is a Visy ™ water vortex system that will allow water runoff from the roof to be filtered and reused to water plants both inside the greenhouse Jake and in raised beds outside. Mabe Rainwater Resources president/principal owner Denis Rochat says his comMY TWO CENTS pany is privileged to be inHe was there, along with volved with the project. He government representatives gave a tour and brief demonwho regulate stormwater stration of the system, startrunoff, to take a sneak peek at ing with the tank located bethe Beaver Creek Task Force’s hind the greenhouse. last project funded by a $1 “What you’re looking at is million grant it secured five something that has the abiliyears ago – a cistern/rainwa- ty to have 1,500 gallons of water harvesting system at the ter sit in the tank in the heat

Cavett Station “The Indians did not buy or sell land, and the chiefs did not have authority to sign papers selling or giving away land, but some of them did it anyway, and the next thing they knew, here came the white people. The Indians thought when they signed treaties, white people could come farm, but they did not have a concept of private property. That was totally foreign to them,” Faulkner said. This came after the turmoil of the Revolutionary War, when the Cherokee sided with the British and split into two groups, one of which opposed giving up land and making peace. “They split off from the main group and went down to the Chattanooga area and became the Chickamauga. The Overhill Cherokee attempted to maintain peace with the whites,” Faulkner said. In 1788, First Beloved Man and principal chief Old Tassel and Chief Abraham were attempting to make peace with the State of Franklin when they were murdered under a flag of truce by forces under the command of John Sevier. This enraged the Cherokee nation and drove the Overhill closer to the warlike Chickamauga and their leader, Dragging Canoe. Skirmishes continued on the frontier for the next 5 years, boiling over in June 1793 when Indians killed a settler couple and militia forces tracked some of the

From page A-1 perpetrators to the home of Old Tassel’s successor, Hanging Maw. The militia then launched an unprovoked attack on Hanging Maw’s house, killing a dozen people and wounding the principal chief, who, like Old Tassel, had advocated peace with the white settlers. “When it came to treatment of Indians, the militias, in many cases, were just as brutal as Indians were. They took a lot of land and killed a lot of Indians. There really was no control,” Faulkner said. In September, Chief John Watts got an army together and set out to avenge the raid on Hanging Maw by attacking Knoxville. War chiefs James Vann, Bob Benge and the murderous Doublehead shared command. They underestimated the time it would take to get to town, and when they found themselves eight miles west of James White’s settlement at dawn, they settled for an assault on Cavett Station. Some reports said they panicked when they heard distant cannon fire and thought that they’d lost the element of surprise. Whatever the reason, they decided to pluck the low-hanging fruit. Amazingly, the settlers, led by Alexander Cavett and two Sullivan County militia members – Francis Bowery and John Spurgeon – held off the initial assault. “The Indians sent Bob Benge in with a white flag,

of summer or in the cold of winter, maintained in clear, slime-free, odor-free conditions, and use it for anything – irrigation, greenhouse use, industrial use, even potable residential use. “Rainwater harvesting is all about use – detain and store water for future use.” After it leaves the tank, the water passes through an ultraviolet system that filters the water so that it is 100 percent safe should anyone inhale it, Rochat says, “and by 100 percent safe, I mean that there are no microbiological issues that will make anyone sick.” Rochat says the system will allow Blankenship to use either cistern water or city water at the greenhouse. Rainwater Resources vice Rainwater Resources president/principal owner Denis Rochat shows off the tank for the new cistern system that has been president of industry relainstalled at the greenhouse at Halls High School. The concrete tions Vince Guarino says the pad on which the tank sits was built by students in Jeff McMur- company has also installed such systems in high-end ray’s carpentry classes. Photo by Jake Mabe

residential homes and by the end of the month will have installed two systems at Ijams Nature Center. “The EPA rules are now so strict and specific about new construction over one acre that I think you’ll probably see a lot more installation of these systems, along with rain gardens and permeable pavers, they all will come into play.” Blankenship is excited at the possibilities the new system will offer him and his students and says he’s “blessed” to have it at Halls High. “We’re going to grow plants, we know that,” Blankenship says. “But we’ll also be looking at doing things with aquaculture and hydroponics.” A ribbon-cutting and open house event to show off the cistern system will be held Oct. 8.

saying ‘If you surrender, we will spare your lives.’ So they decided to surrender, and when they came out, the Indians killed them all, except for the little boy,” Faulkner said. Watts was powerless to stop the ferocious Doublehead, who set upon the Cavetts and hacked them to pieces. Neighbors who buried the remains reported finding 13 dismembered bodies on the ground and human intestines draped on the wooden fence. Recordkeeping was sketchy in those days, noting only the deaths of the men, so it is uncertain exactly who else died, although they were probably Cavett’s children. The 5-year-old boy was only temporarily spared, and was probably taken off to Alabama and murdered a few days later by the Creeks, although some reports say that Doublehead tomahawked him after he was placed on a horse by a Creek warrior (thus giving rise to the derisive nickname “Babykiller,” bestowed by his appalled fellow Cherokee). Faulkner believes that Alexander Cavett’s wife, Susanna, probably died the year before. Watts, Vann and Benge were all sons of white fathers, a trend that became more noticeable over time. Faulkner said Benge, a redhead, was particularly feared among the settler population, who called him “Bench,” invoking his name as a bogeyman to frighten children into submission. Of

the four chiefs, only Watts would die a natural death. Doublehead was murdered by his own people. The graves in the Mars Hill cemetery are oddly arranged, with the newer ones up front and the burial sites of Alexander Cavett’s brother Moses and wife, Agnes, next to a large oval-shaped section that is now overgrown and dominated by a mature hemlock tree. Someone who used to tend to the graveyard told Faulkner that there’s a good-sized depression where the soil is soft beneath the overgrowth. And that, Faulkner believes, is the gravesite of the murdered Cavett family, whose deaths probably saved the residents of the new city of Knoxville from a similar fate.

Valedictorian wins award Look for his “connecting link” design on a T-shirt, soon. Once he finishes school, he would love to work as an Imagineer for the Walt Disney Company. These are the architects who design all the buildings at Disney parks. And eventually, his dream is

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to have his own firm, where he would design buildings that have a classic look, but with a modern twist. He said the high point of his New York trip was a visit to the Museum of Modern Art, where he came face-to-face with the Andy Warhol exhibit. “Even though he was

an eccentric, crazy man, I love his artwork. When I saw Andy Warhol’s tomato soup cans, I just stood there with tears in my eyes. I was standing face-to-face with his work. I admire the way he chose to live his life and push the boundaries – that’s me. Totally.”

Charles Faulkner stands behind the monument to the memory of the Cavett Station massacre. Photos by Betty Bean

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McIntyre asks board to terminate four teachers

Education reform: Follow the money People out there are trying to make public schools look bad so private businesses can get control of public funds spent for education. That’s the take of state Rep. Gloria Johnson who spoke recently in Union County.

Sandra Clark When what’s now called history books are channeled, streamed or beamed 100 years from now, the prevailing themes of this century will be education reform. And cataclysmic change makes for fear, anger and unrest. That’s the state of public education in 2013. On one side are the well-todo, pushing for classroom technology and better outcomes. They bring business models to weigh and measure. They disregard tradition and are willing to boot low-performing teachers. On the other side is the education establishment, clinging to negotiated contracts and lifetime tenure with lockstep pay increases. Many are hesitant to embrace new methods like online learning. In the middle are parents

who simply want their kids to be safe and loved at school, to be accepted for who they are and not be bullied. Nobody is clamoring to pay a penny more. So Gloria Johnson, a teacher, says “overreach” to Nashville initiatives to eliminate tenure, step pay increases and collective bargaining. She calls for study before charter schools are established. “Why are some charters successful and some are not? Why are we holding up Milwaukee as a standard? They don’t take special education students and kick out kids who don’t behave. “We’ve got to increase our expenditure to schools that are struggling, and support community schools (such as Pond Gap) which stay open in evenings with meals, health services and learning opportunities for parents. “Yes, it costs more, but we can find community partners to share those costs.” Johnson blasted Teach for America, a group that offers a 5-week training program to bring professionals into teaching. State Education Commissioner Kevin Huffman is a former executive of the group. “We gave a $6.7 million contract to Teach for America to train 300 recruits per year,” Johnson said. “They are most likely not from Tennessee and most will go

State Rep. Gloria Johnson talks politics with Union County Democrats. Photo by S. Clark to work at Goldman Sachs or on to law school” after a short stint in the classroom.

Superintendent Jim McIntyre is recommending termination of four teachers when the school board meets Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 5 p.m. Daniel Cowden, Pamela Hunter, John Kulka and Danny Sanders are recom-

mended for termination. Sanders has 29 years with Knox County Schools. Also, McIntyre is recommending that the school board retain Michael Kelley of the law firm Kennerly, Montgomery & Finley as le-

gal counsel to the board. Kelley will charge $230 per hour, and the move could be resisted by Law Director Bud Armstrong. Kelley’s parents, Norma and the late Dr. Paul, were both educators.

Johnson said the Virtual Academy is a way for students “to get off the radar.” She has heard that K-12, the company that benefits from the state’s $14 million program, has told teachers “not to mark kids absent.” She alleged that an email was sent

asking teachers to “delete all failing grades.” She called the Michael Milken-founded K-12 a “massive money-making tool” and said two states, North Carolina and Colorado, have dropped it. “We will not improve

public schools by putting money into K-12 or Teach for America,” Johnson said. “We need to teach every kid in every ZIP code. We need to teach teamwork and problem-solving. Those are the skills that employers want.”

Briggs can’t assume an advantage No doubt County Commissioner Richard Briggs was pleased to have former County Commissioner Frank Leuthold agree to be his treasurer a few months back.

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Little did he think it would lead to news and controversy which has hardly been helpful to his campaign to unseat state Sen. Stacey Campfield in the August 2014 Republican primary. (This writer is a donor to the Briggs campaign). That news is that Briggs has embraced and promoted the candidacy of Craig Leuthold to be named trustee by nominating him for the position. Leuthold is a perfectly nice person, but he has hardly set the woods on fire as a reformer in county government.

Many have questioned if it was a conflict for Briggs to vote for his campaign treasurer’s son to be county trustee. Dealing with these questions has detracted from Briggs’s main goal of unseating Campfield by forcing Briggs to defend his own record without Campfield saying a word. Leuthold says he will be transparent, and one place for him to start would be to release his tax returns and net worth. Campfield is a tireless campaigner as is Briggs. But he is also very shrewd in highlighting issues such as the recent robo calls from a pollster tied to Briggs. If a third candidate enters this state senate contest, then Campfield will benefit as he has in the past when there were three candidates. If it remains a two-way race, then Briggs has a more realistic shot at winning, but the past two weeks have not been good for Briggs. He will need to get beyond these issues and

point out why he would be a better state senator than the incumbent. He cannot assume any advantage. ■ Speaking of the county trustee, one wonders why it continues to exist as an elected office when it does not make policy. Recently, I had lunch with former county trustee and county executive Tommy Schumpert, who repeated prior statements that this office should be appointed by the county mayor. One wonders why a reform-minded county commissioner does not propose a charter amendment to submit to the voters to change the selection process for trustee. Let the voters of Knox County vote on this again in light of recent developments. ■ Beth Waters, who led the effort to build Fort Kid over 20 years ago, had a 20 minute talk with Mayor Rogero about the future of Fort Kid. A prior city Administration had decided to close Fort Kid without the knowledge of

a $60,000 trust fund which exists for the maintenance and improvement of Fort Kid. Rogero promised Waters to review the matter and get back to her. Surely the city will take advantage of this private fund with no cost to taxpayers. ■ The dedication of Loves Creek greenway on Aug. 1 was postponed due to threatening rain to an unknown time. This is a project which Council member Nick Della Volpe has played a pivotal role in getting started and turned from a dream to reality. City Service Director David Brace had his department help install the trails, along with individual citizens. ■ The oldest living U.S. Senator, Harry F. Byrd Jr. of Virginia, died at 98 in Winchester, Va., on July 30. Byrd was a Democrat who became an independent. Strom Thurmond was actually the oldest person to serve in the U.S. Senate reaching 100. Thurmond was a Democrat who became a Republican.

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ithout knowing a little about t r a n s p or t at ion in the 19th century, one might pay little attention to uppin blocks, anomalies located in front of houses and storefronts. Although they vary in size, most are about four feet square and about three feet in height. And most are either marble or granite with a step cut in the back. These curiosities are found in several locations in Old Concord, and as a child we often used them to play “King of the Hill.” But their real purpose was to enable ladies with their hoop skirts, many layers of undergarments and high heel shoes, to board carriages and horses in a more graceful manner without showing the lower part of their leg. Morality in the 19th century was a bit different than it is today, and only a “loose woman” would allow a man to see her ankle. Not every home had an uppin block. Indeed, only the most aff luent families could afford them, which made them a status symbol. Several years ago, I was conducting a tour of

the Village for a church group, and I overlooked the uppin blocks. Finally one of the ladies in the group said, “What’s that?” pointing to a rather large block in front of a home. I explained that they were called uppin blocks or platforms that allowed ladies to board carriages in a graceful manner. They wanted to stop the bus and try the block for themselves. Their next question was, “How did they come to be called uppin blocks?” For that question, I had no answer. The blocks also allowed women to remain on a boardwalk or other hard surface area without having to step into the street, which was either mud or dust depending on the weather. Of course, covered boardwalks between stores also kept the elements at bay. In Old Concord, much of the main commercial area was fronted by covered boardwalks and false fronts, just like in old western towns. From 1887 through about 1920, Concord’s economic underpinning depended on a large marble quarrying operation. It was also the transfer point for marble quarries

located further east along the river. By using large f lat barges, marble blocks could be f loated down the river, where they were transferred to trains for shipment throughout the eastern part of the country. I assume the origin of the blocks was from those quarries, and probably someone who had an affiliation with the quarries had a better chance of getting one. With the advent of the automobile, running boards made uppin blocks relics of the past. And the paving of road surfaces removed the danger of ruining a dainty pair of shoes by stepping in a mud puddle. And there can be little doubt these two changes – running boards and paved roads – deprived many men the opportunity to see a woman’s ankle. And to that end, it undoubtedly preserved the ladies’ good reputation and alleviated the possibility of being called a “loose woman.” Today, we have become so accustomed to hard surface roads, it’s hard to envision streets with deep ruts and standing water, but an 1890s photo of Old Concord shows those conditions. Stones were

One of the remaining uppin blocks left in the village of Concord. Photo submitted

placed at intervals and hicle of choice bfor many a plank was laid over the women, one might think stones to provide a dry uppin blocks could have a entryway into someone’s place in our modern socihome. I have often talked ety. But they are doomed to people who were in Oak Ridge during Morality in the 19th century the beginning of the Manhattan Projwas a bit different than it ect, and asked them to talk about their is today, and only a “loose most vivid memory woman” would allow a man of those early days. Almost to the perto see her ankle. son, the answer was the same. It was the mud. With the popularity of to remain a part of history large sport utility vehicles, because today’s standards which are often two feet are much different than in off the ground, and the the past. Today, a woman fact that they are the ve- wearing a long dress with

multi-layered, frilly undergarments would be more of a spectacle than one wearing short shorts and a halter top. I personally like 21st century women’s attire, and I doubt that any fashion designer would ever attempt to send a model down the runway dressed in a f loor-length dress with undergarments. But some might argue that female dress of that period would certainly have added a sense of “mystery of wonderment” that is not present today.

REUNION NOTES ■ Central High School Class of 1993 will hold its 20-year reunion Saturday, Aug. 10, at Cocoa Moon. Info: Christi Courtney Fields, 719-5099 or christi.fields@milmin.org.

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■ Wilkerson family reunion will be held 1-5 p.m. at Big Ridge State Park Recreation Hall Sunday, Aug. 11. Bring a covered dish. ■ Central High School Class of 1944 will hold its annual reunion at noon Thursday, Aug. 15, at Beaver Brook Country Club. Cost is $15 per person. Info: J.C. Tumblin, 687-1948. ■ Central High School Class of 1978 will hold its 35-year reunion 6:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Beaver Brook Country Club. Cost is $25 per person with payment due Aug. 15. Make check out to “CHS Class of 1978” or to “Brent Thomas” and mail it to: Brent Thomas, 4841 Macmont Circle, Powell, TN 37849. ■ Clinton High School Class of 1967 will hold a reunion Saturday, Aug. 31, at 205 Main St. in Clinton. Classes from ’66 through ’69 are also invited. Cost is $50 per person and includes food, a DJ, games and a free class memory CD. Info/ reservations: Becky Calloway Rosenbaum, 457-259, or Bunnie Brown Ison, 599-4749, or send checks to: CHS Class of 1967, 607 Greenwood Drive, Clinton, TN 37716. ■ Central High School Class of 1963 is planning its 50-year reunion. Any member of the Class of 1963 who hasn’t been contacted by the reunion committee is asked to send contact info to: ajrader@ bellsouth.net; or mail to CHS Class of ’63, 5428 Kesterbrooke Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37918.

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Humphreys is new pastor at Christ UMC building project, but that it will be some time before they will be ready for a groundbreaking. Humphreys grew up in Chattanooga, graduating from Tennessee Wesleyan College in 1973 and from Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta in 1976. His first church job was as youth director of McFarland United Methodist Dennie Humphreys is the new Church in Rossville, Ga., pastor at Christ United Meth- in 1969. He says he first felt odist Church. Photo by Jake Mabe called to enter the ministry at age 12 and that sevcluding music. They have one eral events along the way of the best music departments affirmed his decision. His in the county. And Bruce did first appointment was as a great job preparing the way.” associate pastor of Hixon He says the church is in United Methodist Church the process of finalizing ar- in Chattanooga. “And since then I’ve chitectural plans for a new

served several local churches in East Tennessee.” In 1999, Humphreys was named district superintendent of the Big Stone Gap (Va.) District of the Holston Conference. In 2003, he was named director of clergy services for the conference. He and his wife, Sondra, have a daughter, Lindsey, who lives in Knoxville. Their other daughter, Staci Gibson, and her husband, Toby, live in Sneedville with their son, Van, 4. Humphreys is a big baseball fan. Asked if he has a theological philosophy or a guiding principle, Humphreys says: “I believe the Good News that God through Christ reveals His love for all of us. And all of us need to know we’re loved.”

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Wanda Nalley, Lillian Miller, Ann Golden and Rose Davis share a few laughs before lunch at Golden Girls Restaurant in Clinton. Miller is a resident at Elmcroft Assisted Living and enjoyed a Second Wind Dream thanks to Davis. When asked what she wanted to do for her dream, she said that she wanted to eat some fried green tomatoes and enjoy a good cup of coffee. Miller’s niece and nephew, Wanda and Stan Nalley, took her to Golden Girls Restaurant, where Ann Golden made up a batch of fried green tomatoes for the occasion. Prior to lunch Miller received a beautiful bouquet of flowers, a box of chocolates and a green coffee mug (her favorite color) with her name on the outside from Davis. Photo by Ruth White

WORSHIP NOTES ■ Knoxville Free Food Market, 4625 Mill Branch Lane, distributes free food 10 a.m.-1 p.m. each third Saturday. Info: 566-1265.

Food banks ■ Cross Roads Presbyterian hosts the Halls Welfare Ministry food pantry 6-8 p.m. each second Tuesday and 9-11 a.m. each fourth Saturday. Info: 922-9412. ■ Dante Church of God will be distributing Boxes of Blessings (food) 9-11 a.m. or until boxes are gone, Saturday, Aug. 10. Anyone who would like to come and receive a box of blessings is invited. You must be present to receive a box of food. One box per household.

■ Bookwalter UMC offers One Harvest Food Ministries to the community. Info and menu: http://bookwalter-umc.org/ oneharvest/index.html or 6893349, 9 a.m.-noon. weekdays.

■ Wednesday, Aug. 7: 9 a.m., Billiards, Quilting; 10 a.m., Crochet, Dominoes; 11 a.m., Open Game play; 1 p.m., Rook. ■ Thursday, Aug. 8: 9 a.m., Billiards, Quilting; 11 a.m., What Works for Me; 1 p.m., Dominoes, Pinochle.

Timothy Crutchfield, 13, of Sharon Baptist Church catches a football at the end-of-summer pool party. When asked how he likes his new youth minister, the youth simply said “He’s OK ,” but he was wearing that big mischievous grin 13-year-olds tend to wear sometimes.

■ Thursday, Aug. 22: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., East Tennessee Brain Games. Enjoy competing with other seniors from surrounding counties in this regional event sponsored by the East Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability.

■ Friday, Aug. 9: 9 a.m., SAIL, Billiards; 10 a.m., Pottery Making; 10 a.m., Book Club; 11 a.m., Open game play; 1 p.m., Movie time. ■ WVLT meteorologist Heather Haley will join the Main Munch on Aug. 29 at 11 a.m. They will feature a hamburger/

The John T. O’Connor Senior Center is located at 611 Winona Street. Info: 523-1135.

Meetings and classes ■ Knoxville Fellowship Luncheon meets at noon each Tuesday at Golden Corral. Info: www.kfl-luncheon.com. ■ Women’s Connection Fall Bible Studies begin Aug. 27 at Fellowship Church, 8000 Middlebrook Pike. For a list of groups and to register: www.women.fellowshipknox.org.

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By Jake Mabe Five weeks or so on the job, Dennie Humphreys says coming to Christ United Methodist Church as its new pastor has been a great move. Humphreys’ first Sunday was June 30. He replaces longtime pastor Bruce Marston, who was appointed pastor of First United Methodist Church of Alcoa. Humphreys spent the last four years as pastor of Keith Memorial United Methodist Church in Athens, Tenn. “The church is exciting,” Humphreys says. “It’s open and willing to meet the needs of the people. There’s a lot of excitement and activity, and the church likes to present the gospel and share the Good News in various forms, in-

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Looking ahead – with proper caution Butch Jones has spent so much time looking forward, pouring a foundation and building brick by brick, there just wasn’t much time left for looking back. The Tennessee coach may not realize what all happened at Vanderbilt on the evening of Nov. 17, 2012 – the end of an era, four consecutive touchdowns in the second half, a rout so bad the benevolent James Franklin told the mighty Commodores to take a knee to avoid running up the score. It was humiliating or whatever is worse than that. Thankfully, the late George Cafego was spared the pain. The old Vol genuinely hated Vandy. Tennessee’s collapse would have caused acute indigestion and severe anguish.

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My vocabulary is limited. It does not contain Cafego expletives to properly describe what Vanderbilt did but it was among my very few truly awful football experiences. It was worse than no first downs against Auburn, worse than the Chattanooga riot, worse than the Jackson Massacre, worse than the North Texas State kick return. It would be good to put away that Vandy memory. It may not happen until the Vols do something to replace

it. At best that is weeks away. It could be months. Hold on just a minute, you say, Butch can do it. There is renewed enthusiasm! And hope. And maybe optimism. Some believe there may be a miracle hiding in the hurryup offense. The defense has no way to go but up. The honest outlook for this Tennessee team comes with caution and apprehension. There is no ready quarterback. Receivers are classified as maybe, perhaps and sometime. The two experienced running backs have averaged one touchdown every five games. A volleyball player tough enough to take over at tight end? Won’t that be something to see. The offensive line has battle scars. Veteran survivors

Movable mountains Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not cast (the demon) out?� He said to them, “Because of your little faith. For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.� (Matthew 17:20-21 NRSV) My mother says that since she was two years old (when her family moved from Union County to Knox County) she has never lived where she couldn’t see House Mountain. Admittedly, when my family lived in the house I grew up in, she had to look out an upstairs window to see it, but it was there. Somehow or other, it was a talisman of steadiness. It meant home to her. Like my mother, I check in with “my� mountain on a daily basis. It stands there, solid, sturdy, steady: a talisman of the security and order of my world. I look for it every

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Lynn Hutton time I go out the door. To be fair, some days I can see only its crest. Some days it disappears entirely, hiding in the mists. Even so, I know it is there. I believe it is there. It is an article of faith. In some ways, God is like that. There are days that God is, if not visible, at least palpable. I sense God’s presence and know with certainty, as

the poet said, that “God’s in His heaven and all’s right with the world.� God, like my mountain, is a constant for me: fully present, reassuring me, steadying me. There are other days (and I’m sure you have known days like this) that God seems to be distant, far away, hiding perhaps. Or at the very least, unconcerned. In my heart of hearts, I know that is not true. I’m like the woman who complained to her husband that they never sat close to each other in the car, as they had done when they were dating. (This was obviously in pre-seatbelt days!) There was silence for a moment, and then her husband said quietly, “Well, I’m not the one who moved!� When I can’t find God, when God seems to be hiding in the mists, like my

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are 5-19 against Southeastern Conference foes. The defense does have a sense of direction. Last year there was none. Concerns to be resolved between now and Sept. 14 at Eugene, Ore., are pressure without constant blitzing, linebacker reads and speed and secondary stability. Just understanding assignments is a start. We are told that Tennessee’s defense looked decent to good in spring practice. What does that mean? The measurement was against Tennessee’s offense. We know there is room for improvement of special teams. Coaching can help. Michael Palardy faces potential overload. That warning aside, this August is an exciting time mountain, it is not because God has moved. It is because I have. I have not been paying attention, not been praying, not been immersing myself in Scripture. I have not been seeking God. And God, like a steadfast lover, does not demand my attention, but waits patiently, faithfully, until I find my way back. “I will lift up my eyes unto the hills,� the Psalmist wrote (Psalm 121:1). I lift up my eyes to the hills every day, because I need to do so. My mountain reassures me, reminds me of God’s presence and steadfastness. My mountain pares me down to size, reminding me of how small I am in God’s great scheme. My mountain reminds me that, in the same way I look for my mountain, I need to seek God. Every day. My mountain is, quite simply, home to me. Just like my mother’s mountain is for her. Just like God’s love.

in Tennessee football. The quarterback race is compelling. Jones says everybody gets a chance. It will be best if somebody wins decisively. How to do that? In addition to making a hundred crisp decisions, protecting the football, passing accurately and running some, planned or in self-defense, the coach says “managing� the scene is critical. I think that means the quarterback must help teammates avoid losing the game before they can win it. There is a glaring lack of depth at running back. Offensive linemen were slighted in preseason all-star voting (not that it matters). Receivers may be more promising than you have heard. A superb defensive performance will likely provide Tennessee’s best chance to beat somebody big. Astute scouting, a better game plan, a brilliant effort by A.J. John-

son, a timely pick by Justin Coleman or Brian Randolph might do it. A web gem is more likely than a series of 80-yard drives. Johnson is a key to team success. Thirteen times in 24 games he has had 10 or more tackles. Tennessee was 62nd in the USA Today preseason poll. That is too low. The media vote closer to home says fifth in the SEC East, below Georgia, Florida, South Carolina and Vanderbilt. I say fourth based on improved organization and extra effort. A royal decree by tackle Tiny Richardson says there shall be no Commodore celebration on Shields-Watkins Field. That takes care of that. This outlook summation is subject to change: Discouraging: 5-7; Probable: 6-6; Could be: 7-5; Unlikely: 8-4; Stunning: 9-3. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.

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Freels enjoys getting ‘under students’ skin’ By Betty Bean One of Powell High School art teacher Lee Jenkins-Freels’ first experiences with an exceptionally talented student presented a special challenge. She was at South-Doyle then, and had a student who specialized in beautiful environmental photographs of Cades Cove. He had already won great acclaim for his work, but Jenkins-Freels knew he could do more. “I’d say, ‘Cory, these are awesome pictures of Cades Cove, but do you ever do anything else?’ He’d say, ‘No, Freels, this is me.’ The thing was, I wanted him to stretch and grow so that when he left me, he’d know more than he knew coming in. So I kept after him, and as I began to get under his skin, he started taking the challenge. I told him, ‘If you don’t step outside the box, you’re not going to do very well in this class,’ so he went downtown and shot the Tennessee Theatre.” “He’d say, ‘You happy now?’ I’d say, ‘Not quite.’ ” Then, he started taking pictures of bands, and won a Dogwood Arts award. Now, he is a professional photographer. “He’d send me these messages, ‘You happy now?’ I’d say, ‘Can you send me half of that check?’ He reaized that if he was willing to step outside his comfort zone, he could do phenomenal things. He’s shot for Dolly Parton, done shots featured in National Geographic, because he was willing to step outside the box.” Known simply as “Freels” to her colleagues and students, she came to teaching later in life than most, and even though high school art teachers don’t make as much money as merchandizing managers at J.C. Penney, she says she’s never looked back. “It’s the best job ever. Sometimes the kids are tough, and sometimes the parents are tougher than the kids. But it gives you an opportunity to revisit your youth. I see a lot of fearlessness in my high school kids – that want and need to put themselves out there through their art. And as an art teacher, I feel like my job is to help students use those higher order thinking skills to think through problems and figure them out,” said JenkinsFreels, who doesn’t believe her job is teaching kids to draw pretty pictures. “As students take those tests in other classes, they’ll come back and and find out there are things that I as an art teacher can help them think through. I’m not a huge fan of ‘teach to the test.’ I want students

to see something and say, ‘Gee, I remember that, and I can apply it here.’ We have the opportunity to expose our students to so many things. We’re hands-on. We have our lessons and we go over the lessons, but we encorporate math, social studies, science and English. We do writing. After they’ve created this artwork, I want them to be able to write about it. So I’m more a fan of ‘Do I have the basic skills to apply to the test that I’m being given?’ than teaching to the test. Sometimes I feel like we’re so ‘teach to the test’ driven that kids don’t get it.” Jenkins-Freels, who is married to Jim Freels and has three children between the ages of 9 and 20 – Wyatt, Hunter and Taylor – lives on a farm in Claxton and knows how to drive a truck, throw hay and shoot a gun. She earned an art degree at the University of the Cumberlands and went straight to work for J. C. Penney, rising through the organization and doing a lot of traveling. “As senior visual merchandising manager, I incorporated all the things I had studied in art school – layout, design, planning. I opened new stores all over the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and it was challenging, but the hours were long and taxing. The wear and tear on your body is overwhelming after awhile. In 2005, Penney’s bought me out. I started teaching at South-Doyle while I went back to school and got my master’s.” When she gives an assignment, she sometimes talks about the elements of art and principles of design, but she believes there’s a better way: “I need to show them how it applies to them. The biggest question I get is, ‘How will I use art ever again? I’m not going to be an art teacher.’” But that’s OK, Jenkins-Freels says. While she does want to help them hone their technical skills (she thinks each of her students should be able to draw a recognizable selfportrait by the end of the year, for example), she considers other things more important. “I want them to question things – ‘How is this going to help me?’ I want them to approach it in a way that they can figure it out. Great art is not photorealism every day. I might sit down with them as they’re having their conversations and listen to what they’re talking about. One student was talking about his car that he was restoring. So I asked him how he could apply art to his car.

Powell High School art teacher Lee Jenkins-Freels Photos by R. White

“‘Tell me how you’re having your car painted. How’d you know to do that? Not only are you using color, you’re using composition. You’re using art to create your work of art – your car.’ No, he couldn’t do photorealism, but he could do this piece of sculptured art work that he drove in and was proud of every day. I want it to be more than an art credit. I want every kid to walk away with something.” Zachary Henry, who was Powell’s valedictorian this year, knows exactly what she’s talking about. He, his mother and Jenkins-Freels just returned from an all-expense paid trip to New York City that he won for a drawing representing Tennessee. He said he would never even have entered the contest without her prodding.

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Zachary Henry “She’s a pusher,” he said. “She called me in on a Thursday and said ‘here’s this contest I want you to do. It’s due Tuesday.’ I sat at home non-stop, drawing all weekend. She kept pushing. I love Ms. Freels. She’s pretty much part of my family. She’s the one who has pushed me to be the artist I am today.”

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Mayhem wins tournament Team Mayhem went undefeated to win the June Jam tournament. Pictured are (front) Jackson Steely, Russ Edens, Aaron Greene, Jack Richards; (back) Trey Brooks, Alex Hill, Conley Hamilton, The Panther team sponsored by Sage Kohler State Farm Agency in Powell recently won the tee Charlie Richards, Brandon Brown and Reilly Hamilton. Photo submitted ball tournament championship. Pictured are: (front) Colton McCarty, Anderson Lee, Harrison Rauhuff; (second row) Ryleigh Grace Scarbro, Abby Roberts, Andrew Maupin, Brody Easterday, Jaxon Wilburn, River Chitwood, Brody Martin; (back) coaches Bobby Lee, Jeremy Easterday and Rex Rauhuff. Not pictured is Christian Aman. Photo submitted

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â– Class lists will be posted 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7. Meet the Teacher will be held 4-6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9. Parent Nights will be held for 5th grade, 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12; 2nd grade, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13; 4th grade, 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15; 1st grade, 6 p.m., Monday, Aug. 19; 3rd grade, 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20; and K, 6 p.m., Monday, Aug. 26.

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Former Knox County art instructors exhibit By Libby Morgan The next new featured exhibit at the Fountain City Art Center is “The Magnificent Seven,� a show with works by former Knox County art instructors: Charles “Chico� Osten, Suzanne Jack, Sue W. Lane, Christine Harness, Judy Jorden, Rikki Taylor and Owen Weston. Taylor specializes in decorative pottery, and the other members of the Magnificent Seven will be showing works in oils, watercolors, mixed media and nature photography. The opening reception for the show is from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 16. Simultaneously showing at the art center will be transparent watercolors by students of Mary Baumgart-

ner’s “Wonderful World of Watercolor,� and handmade books by the students of Bob Meadows. The exhibit will be open to the public through Sept. 12. There is no admission charge.

Fall workshops and classes Enrollment is now open for several new fall workshops: Lee Edge will hold a three day Watercolor “Pouring� Workshop on Oct. 10, 11, and 12, $150 for Fountain City Art Center members and $180 for nonmembers. ■Annual Art Center memberships start at $30 for seniors, $45 for individuals, and $25 for students under the age of 26. ■Paul DeMarrais is offering a one day “Pastel Land-

scape Workshop� on Saturday, Oct. 5, for $100/$120. ■The center offers classes and workshops throughout the year in pottery, watercolor, oils, drawing, handmade books, jewelry, leatherwork and children’s arts and crafts. ■Classical and folk guitar for all ages are offered by Andy LeGrand of LeGrand Music Studio, located in the art center. Info: 357-2787; fcartcenter@knology.net; or come by 213 Hotel Avenue next to Fountain City Park. Art Center and Parkside Gallery viewing hours are: Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; most Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Some classes are held in the evenings.

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A large life This week we take a look at a brilliant artist who is no longer with us. Her paintings are soon to be featured in a special memorial exhibit at The Art Market Gallery in downtown Knoxville. Her name was Patricia Sprouls, and she lived a large life. She was born in the Bronx, but spent much of her childhood on the Isle of Capri, later living in Naples, Italy, as well as New Jersey and New York, before coming to Tennessee in 1987. Through it all, she painted. As a young woman, she was awarded “Best Foreign Art Student” in all of Italy, winning a full scholarship to Naples’ Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Trapped in Italy during World War II, she survived the bombing of her apartment building. Finally able to return to the States in 1947, she married Joe Sprouls, a former typographer who now lives in Norris, in 1948. Together they raised two children, Timothy and Cynthia. “She was an artist all her life,” says Joe. “Her mother was an artist, and her grandfather was a sculptor,

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Carol’s Corner so it just ran in the family.” She exhibited in New York City and New Jersey, and held many positions of leadership, including president of the state chapter of the American Artists Professional League and later board member of that organization at the national level. She taught at the Ridgewood Art Institute of New Jersey, one of the nation’s best community art associations. She served on the board of the Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club in New York City, and was one of the first women to become a member of the prestigious Salmagundi Club in New York City, the nation’s oldest art club. Late in life, when she moved to Norris, she began to paint scenes of East Ten-

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Don and Sandy McGlothin Cates, of Halls, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They celebrated on July 9 in Ringgold, Ga., where they were married in 1963. He is a retired sheet metal worker, Local No. 5. She is vice president at Commercial Bank. They have a daughter and son-in-law, Robyn and Jim Hale, Greensboro, N.C., and two granddaughters, Cates Elizabeth and Sanders Olivia Hale.

Powell High School class of 2012 graduate Kara Wilson has completed basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. During her nine weeks of training, Army Pvt. Wilson received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and rifle marksmanship. Wilson is the daughter of Kevin Wilson.

nessee. And that brings us to the reason you need to know about this remarkable artist. The Art Market Gallery on Gay Street is preparing a special memorial exhibition in celebration of East Tennessee’s history and in conjunction with the East Tennessee History Center’s History Fair on Aug. 17. It’s titled “Painted Glimpses of Olde Knoxville,” and it features several works by the illustrious Patricia Sprouls. “Her delicately-wrought paintings possess a wonderful storybook quality,” says Diana Scott-Auger, publicity co-chair for the event. “She illustrated local historic structures, bringing them back in time by including people in period dress going about their daily lives within the paintings. She often even had them spilling over the edges of the pictures!” Artist Brenda Mills, who is organizing and hanging the exhibit, counts Sprouls as a major influence in her life. “She was a fabulous sweet lady and was always so encouraging to anyone she came in contact with,” Mills says. “She encouraged me to enter the Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club annual juried exhibition.” Mills was pleased and

proud to be juried in to the prestigious organization, established in New York in 1896 to support and promote the work of professional women artists. “I never would have considered entering had she not been cheering me on. I got a fabulous trip to New York and memories to last a lifetime.” Patricia Sprouls died in 2011 at age 90, and Mills has been eager to have an exhibit of her work ever since. As for all of her mentor’s awards and distinctions, Painter Patricia Sprouls’ fanciful painting of the Victorian Mills says, “You’d never houses on 11th Street in Knoxville. Photo submitted know. She was very unassuming. She was truly a fine lady and artist.” Joe Sprouls concurs. “She was the finest person I ever met,” he says. “She loved everybody.” You can view the paintings of Patricia Sprouls and other artists from Aug. 17 to Sept. 2 at The Art Market Gallery. It’s located at 422 South Gay St., next to the Downtown Grill & Brewery, and a few doors away from Mast General Store. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, until 9 p.m. Friday, and 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday. The gallery is handicapped accessible. Info: 525-5265, artmarketgallery. Sprouls as a young woman. net, or facebook.com/Art. Photos by Joe Sprouls Market.Gallery.

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Kevin Julian and Todd Cook chose Crye, Alex Roehl and J. Michael Francis to submit to Burchett. Burchett then selected Crye and announced the swearing in. “I’m pleased with the direction that Hallsdale Powell is going in,” Burchett said Friday. “There’s been no rate increase and they are trying to keep expenses down.” Francis Alex Roehl, an architect and project manager for Joseph Construction Co., chairs the Knox County Young Republican Club. J. Michael Francis is a CPA with a business degree from UT. He has previously applied Crye’s reappointment for appointment to the board. Crye, who lives on Emowas fast-tracked, as the week began with seven ry Pointe Lane, is a retired applicants for the posi- professional engineer (PE) tion. Two withdrew (How- and former developer who ard Phillips and James graduated from UT. He serves as president of Chesney), leaving five to be interviewed on Wednes- the Halls Republican Club day and Thursday. After and is president-elect of the the final applicant was in- Halls Business and Profesterviewed, commissioners sional Association.

Crye reappointed to HPUD board By Sandra Clark Bob Crye, who has served just two years and was Mayor Tim Burchett’s first appointee to the board of commissioners at Hallsdale Powell Utility District, was reappointed by Burchett last week to a four-year term. He will be sworn in today (Aug. 5).

Wellspring Senior Living to serve Halls, Powell By Ruth White Wellspring Senior Living is gearing up to begin admitting patients on Monday, Aug. 19. Staff are excited to bring an all-inclusive memory care facility to the community, said executive director Sara Horne. The center is located at 7545 Thunder Lane between Zaxby’s and UT Federal Credit Union on E. Emory Road. It features an open design in a secured unit and has the comfortable feel of home for residents. “There is no charge for levels of care at Wellspring,” said Horne, “and we are pleased to bring this feature to the senior living community.” The one optional feature which has an additional cost is the Simple C Companion. This feature is unique to Wellspring Senior Living

Executive director Sara Horne, director of maintenance Jim Williams, dietary director Debbie Barber and director of wellness Rose Gregg at Wellspring. Photo by Ruth White and is a wellness coach that promotes independence, engages memory and supports positive living in seniors at every level of cognition. Simple C allows seniors to

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Luttrell Rangers face the best By Libby Morgan Things get pretty technical when you’re preparing for a rescue mission. Underground. With the threat of death by breathing. Or by megatons of earth falling on you. Preparation is paramount to a successful mine rescue, and there is a global brotherhood (nonexclusive to gender) of people dedicated to the study, the practice and the recognition of the best techniques to save lives underground. The Luttrell Rangers of Carmeuse Mine are traveling to Reno, Nev., after qualifying at local and regional competitions to show off their mine rescue readiness. Our local rangers are fairly new to the game of rescue team competitions. Ten team members plus mine manager Harold Collins have been working to compete for only two years. In that short time, they have formed the team from volunteers, gotten fully equipped, and learned every detail of mine safety and rescue. And won second place in the regionals and first place in Caryville recently, under the careful scrutiny of competition judges.

Competitions are held above-ground in simulated mine conditions, and points count against the team. The team’s “canary,” a handheld device for measuring the level of gases, must be calibrated accurately. Equipment must be in perfect working order, and team members must be experts in its use. Five members of the team are “underground,” notating and relaying conditions to the briefing station, where conditions and measurements are also written on a “map.” Both maps must match exactly to avoid points. The underground team wears full protective gear, with a 40-pound BG4 apparatus on their back, dragging a communication line, with the members tethered together. First aid specialists are on each team, ready to come to the aid of a “victim.” Real people volunteer to be “injured,” and procedures for treating and transporting them are judged. “If we were to have an emergency at any mine in the area, our team is ready. These competitions allow us

to feel comfortable and to know what we’re doing going in to a rescue situation,” says Collins. “We’re really proud of our guys. They’re all volunteers and they work long hours to prepare. “Each team member plays a critical part.” Carmeuse in Luttrell is a limestone mine, supplying the crushed stone for many uses including water treatment, making mortar and paper, and, surprisingly, for spreading on walls of coal mines to reduce the possibility of fire. The Luttrell mine is one of the company’s 100 production sites around the world. Debbie Perry of Carmeuse says, “We have 95 employees here, with no turnover. This is a 24-hour operation. “Carmeuse has invested a lot of money in support of our Luttrell Rangers team, and our guys have met the challenge to become a topnotch team.” The team was on its first day of the competition in Reno at press time. Check the Shopper-News website, w w w.ShopperNewsNow. com, for an update on the results.

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First Tennessee to sponsor fundraiser By Pam Fansler First Tennessee Bank is proud to be a platinum sponsor for the 24th a n n u a l Evening of Elegance in Pink presented by the Dr. Robert F. T h o m a s Fansler Foundation. The black-tie optional event benefits Paint the Mountains Pink, which helps provide mammograms to those in Sevier County who cannot afford them. Dr. Robert F. Thomas came to Sevier County in 1926 to serve in the dual role of minister and family physician. He established clinics, immunized hundreds of adults and children, set broken bones and delivered countless babies. Dr. Thomas loved the rich heritage of the Smokies and admired the integrity and pride of its people. He

Mark Carpenter is a student in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Technology program at Tennessee College of Applied Technology. He recently took the EPA 608 exam and passed with a perfect 100 percent. The test includes 100 questions from a test bank of 400. HVAC/R instructor Mike Sledzinski said, “In the time I’ve been here at the school, which includes my time as a student and now as an instructor, I don’t remember anyone making a perfect 100 percent.” Passing the EPA 608 exam will give Carpenter universal certification, allowing him to buy and sell refrigerant and service equipment. The certification is mandatory for any technician to work in the HVAC/R field.

is felt on a breast self-exam. Based on these findings, the American Cancer Society recommends a yearly mammogram for women starting at age 40. However, in any given year, only 50 percent of women aged 40-85 have a mammogram. Women don’t get their annual screening because they are uninsured or have a low income or because they are uneducated regarding the importance of early detection. In Sevier County, 21 percent of women are uninsured, ranking 94 out of 95 counties in Tennessee. The ■ Andy Lorenz, vice president of cost of a mammogram for Messer Construction Co., someone without insurance has been named to the is around $300. UT Chancellor’s AssociTickets are still available ates for a three-year term for the Evening of Elegance beginning in August 2013. in Pink, at 6 p.m. Aug. 10 at The group, comprised of the Sevierville Events Cenbusiness, professional and ter. To purchase a ticket, call community leaders from 446-9628. the Knoxville area, was Your support helps en- Lorenz established in 1972 to help sure that lives will be saved build public understanding through the early detection of and support for the university. of breast cancer. ■ J. Paul Dittmann, executive director of the Global Supply Chain Institute at UT, has accepted a position on nizations. Recipients of a Challenge grant the board of directors for will be reimbursed 50 percent of the cost of Kenco, a leading proa single project, up to $2,500. vider of distribution and The deadline for applications is Monday, fulfillment, transportation services and intelligent Sept. 16. Applicants will be notified and aninformation technology. nounced by Wednesday, Oct. 16. All project ■ Belew Drug will be work must be completed by Friday, May 30, Dittmann donating 150 backpacks 2014. full of school supplies to area schools. This Info/applications: 215.2017 or www. is the 2nd year of the program. In addition, cityofknoxville.org/recreation/challengeBelew offers a free vitamin program open grant.pdf. to all elementary school-aged children.

worked long hours to improve the inadequate medical services and health facilities he encountered. Named in his honor, the Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 1983 to help expand the range and quality of health care services available in Sevier County. The Foundation is governed by an 18-member volunteer board of directors. Dolly Parton, one of the many babies Dr. Thomas delivered, serves as honorary chair. Paint the Mountains Pink spreads the word about the importance of mammography and early detection and helps educate the community that mammograms truly save lives. The numbers are compelling. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Mammograms alone find 85-90 percent of breast cancers, and mammography can detect cancer up to two years before it

Challenge Grant applications available The city of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for its 2013-14 Challenge Grant Program, which offers grants to nonprofit projects associated with public parks or recreation facilities within the city limits. The grants are available this year to 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) status community groups, homeowner associations, schools, scout troops and other orga-

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■ Brenda Duff has assumed the role of controller for SAC, the parent company of ShoffnerKalthoff Mechanical Electrical Service Inc. and Shoffner Mechanical Service Inc. ■ Covenant Health’s major hospitals, Fort Sanders Regional, Methodist and Parkwest medical centers, have been recognized among the Best Hospitals in Tennessee by U.S. News & World Report. Each is ranked in the top ten. “We are very proud of our physicians, nurses and employees who work diligently to provide excellent care for our patients, who are ultimately the true beneficiaries of the awards,” said Covenant president and CEO Tony Spezia. ■ Junk Bee Gone LLC has added demolition to its list of removal services. Junk Bee Gone presently provides full service junk removal, driveway dumpsters and document shredding. “The addition of JBG Demolition makes Junk Bee Gone a one-stop removal company for our customers,” said owner Mike Such. JBG Demolition will specialize in small to medium demolition projects such as sheds, pools, barns, and stables up to singlewides, doublewides and single-story houses/buildings. Info: 675-5865.

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GPC enjoys trip to Kentucky By Nikki R. Lockhart

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The Commercial Bank Golden Presidential Club took 33 members on a trip to Bardstown, Ky., for two days and one night of sight-seeing and entertainment. The group includes customers from Knoxville to Corbin, Ky. They had lunch at the Glitz restaurant and antique store in Nonesuch, Ky., and a delightful dinner in Bardstown on My Old Kentucky Dinner Train. The second day of the trip included a visit to the Civil War Museum before traveling to Shaker Village in Pleasant Hill for lunch. Great trips still remain on the GPC calendar for 2013: Sept. 30 to Oct. 5 – New York, Gettysburg and Amish Country, and Hershey Pa.; Oct. 18 – “To Kill a Mockingbird” at Cumberland County Playhouse; Nov. 19-21 – Nashville. Customers from all of Commercial Bank’s communities take part in these

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SUNDAY, AUG. 11 Gospel singing featuring the Roarks, 6 p.m., New Beverly Baptist Church, 3320 New Beverly Church Road. Info: 546.0001 or www.newbeverly.org.

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TUESDAY, AUG. 6 Caregiver Support Group meeting, 10 a.m.noon, Concord UMC, Room E 224 (new location). Program: Virtual Dementia Tour (dementia sensitivity training). Refreshments will be provided by Quality Home Health. Info: 675-2835. “Buddy: Dog of the Smoky Mountains!” 6:30-7:30 p.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road. Meet Ryan Webb, author of the children’s book “Buddy: Dog of the Smoky Mountains.” The story follows Buddy, Bill Landry’s actual dog, on one of his adventures into the Smoky Mountains. Info: 947-6210.

THURSDAY, AUG. 8 Heiskell Community Centers’ Seniors program, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 9420 Heiskell Road. All area seniors 55+ are invited. Speaker: Faye Simpson, a local artist who specializes in landscapes. Walgreens will also be providing a program on senior immunizations. Meeting is free; donations appreciated. Bring a dessert and a friend. Info: Janice White, 548-0326. New Harvest Park Farmers Market, 4775 New Harvest Lane, 3-6 p.m. Venders include local farmers, crafters and food trucks. Info: http://www.knoxcounty. org/farmersmarket/index.php. Cruise Night – all makes, models, years and clubs welcome; 6-9 p.m., 6215 Riverview Crossing Drive, in front of old Food Lion at Asheville Highway. No charge, 50/50 and door prizes. Info: Jill or Blake, 2267272; Josh or David, 523-9334.

Union County Farmers Market, 8:30-11:30 a.m., front parking lot of Union County High School. Info: 992-8038. Work days at the Community Garden “Glorious Gardening” located at Rutherford Memorial UMC in Corryton. Work in the garden and receive some of its produce as a result. Info: 687-8438. Live country, bluegrass and gospel music, 7:30 p.m., WMRD 94.5 FM, 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All pickers and singers welcome.

Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett’s “Back to School Bash,” 3-6 p.m., Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Highway. Free school supplies, activities, food, special programs, vendors and more. Free and open to the public. “Adventures in Tennessee State Parks,” 2 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. John and Nancy “Doc” McEntee, who have visited all 53 Tennessee State Parks, will speak about their adventure. Info: 922-2552.

Drop-in acting and theatre performance classes, 3-5 p.m., Broadway Academy of Performing Arts. Open to all interested individuals age 16 and up. $10 per class; $8 for students/seniors/military. Schedule: www.wildthymeplayers.org. Info: 325-9877 or email director@wildthymeplayers.org. Homecoming Celebration, 11 a.m., Little Flat Creek Baptist Church, 9132 East Emory Road, Corryton. Lunch will follow service.

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Talking to Kids about Cancer, 6-7:30 p.m., Cancer Support Community East Tennessee, 2230 Sutherland Ave., Knoxville. Discussion addressing the needs of children and the tools that can help them when cancer affects a family. Supportive supervised play can be provided with advanced notice. RSVP: 546-4661.

Luttrell seniors meet for fellowship and lunch, 10 a.m. Bring a covered dish. New members welcome.

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New Harvest Park Farmers Market, 4775 New Harvest Lane, 3-6 p.m. Venders include local farmers, crafters and food trucks. Info: http://www.knoxcounty. org/farmersmarket/index.php. Cruise Night – all makes, models, years and clubs welcome; 6-9 p.m., 6215 Riverview Crossing Drive, in front of old Food Lion at Asheville Highway. No charge, 50/50 and door prizes. Info: Jill or Blake, 226-7272; Josh or David, 523-9334.

Auditions for all voice parts, 6-8 p.m., Knoxville Choral Society. To schedule audition time: 579-6292 or e-mail membership@knoxvillechoralsociety.org. Info: www.knoxvillechoralsociety.org. New Harvest Park Farmers Market, 4775 New Harvest Lane, 3-6 p.m. Venders include local farmers, crafters and food trucks. Info: http://www.knoxcounty. org/farmersmarket/index.php. Cruise Night – all makes, models, years and clubs welcome; 6-9 p.m., 6215 Riverview Crossing Drive, in front of old Food Lion at Asheville Highway. No charge, 50/50 and door prizes. Info: Jill or Blake, 226-7272; Josh or David, 523-9334.

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Rummage sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Rutherford Memorial UMC, 7815 Corryton Road.

Auditions for “Driving Miss Daisy” by the Powell Playhouse, 3-5:15 p.m., Powell Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Roles for one woman and two men, one of whom is African-American. Info: 947-7427.

Flea Market, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Beaver Creek Christian Fellowship, 3941 W. Beaver Creek in Powell. Activities for kids while parents shop. Info: 640-2886.

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Free movie in the park sponsored by the Luttrell Seniors, Luttrell City Park. Concessions open at 7 p.m.; movie (the new version of “Jack and the Beanstalk”) starts at dusk.

Opening reception for three new exhibits: “The Magnificent Seven,” works by former Knox County art instructors; “Handmade Books”; and “The Wonderful World of Transparent Watercolor.” Free, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave., next to Fountain City Park. Exhibits run to Sept. 12. Info: fcartcenter@knology.net or 357-ARTS. “Buddy: Dog of the Smoky Mountains!” 6:307:30 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Meet Ryan Webb, author of the children’s book “Buddy: Dog of the Smoky Mountains.” The story follows Buddy, Bill Landry’s actual dog, on one of his adventures into the Smoky Mountains. Info: 689-2681. Free bluegrass concert, 2 p.m., Union County Arts Co-op, 1009 Main St. Features awarding winning bluegrass band Scenic Roots. Local musician, Sarah Morgan, will also be performing. Bluegrass Festival at Big Ridge State Park featuring many talented local and regional performers, 4-11:30 p.m. Free. Festival seating, bring a chair and picnic. No alcoholic beverages.

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FRIDAY-SATURDAY, AUG. 9-10 Paulette Volunteer Fire Department Rummage Sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Paulette Volunteer Fire Department Station 61, 451 Hwy. 61 West. Now accepting donations. Info: Terrie Bruner, 992-6700; Debra Caldwell, 992-6035; or Sheila Rice, 603-0396. Flea Market, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Beaver Creek Christian Fellowship, 3941 W. Beaver Creek in Powell. Activities for kids while parents shop. Info: 640-2886.

SATURDAY, AUG. 10 “Singing in the Neighborhood” presented by the Powell Playhouse, 7-9 p.m., Jubilee Banquet Facility, Callahan Road. Features: soloists Jamie Wells, Ben Burnette, Bryan Yow, Gerald Satterfield, Rebecca Armstrong; bluegrass gospel singers the Inmans from Jellico; New Heights quartet from Black Oak Heights Baptist; and poet Frank Denkins. Tickets: $10 at the door. Info: Mona, 256-7428. THE MAN RIDE for Prostate Cancer Awareness, 11 a.m., Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson in Maryville. Info/register: 305-6970 or www.utmedicalcenter.org/THEMANRIDE. Union County Farmers Market, 8:30-11:30 a.m., front parking lot of Union County High School. Info: 992-8038. Work days at the Community Garden “Glorious Gardening” located at Rutherford Memorial UMC in Corryton. Work in the garden and receive some of

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FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, AUG. 16-17 Book sale sponsored by the media center of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the fellowship hall. New and used books, DVDs, CDs and more will be available for all ages. Flea Market, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Beaver Creek Christian Fellowship, 3941 W. Beaver Creek in Powell. Activities for kids while parents shop. Info: 640-2886.

SATURDAY, AUG. 17 Fish Fry fundraiser, 3 p.m., Powell Masonic Lodge #582, 7700 Fersner Road. All invited.

Bobcat Blast 5K Race, Central High School, 5321 Jacksboro Pike. Registration/Check-in: 7 a.m.; Run/Walk: 8 a.m. Cost until Aug. 16: $20 adult, $15 ages 14 and under; after Aug. 16: $25 adult, $20 ages 14 and under. To register: www.ktc.org and click on events calendar. Benefit for Leann Tolliver, 4-8 p.m., Luttrell Elementary School. Hot dog dinner, silent auction, basket raffle; music by the Valley Boys and the Heavenly Heirs. Tickets: $7; $3 for children 5 and under. Block party hosted by Y-12 Federal Credit Union in Powell, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Food, refreshments, games, prizes, bounce house, face painting, Medic Blood Drive and more. Live music will be provided by The Dirty Doug’s. Info: www.Y12fcu.org or 482-1043 ext. 815. Introduction to Wet Felting, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; instructor: Tone Haugen-Cogburn; Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Registration deadline: Aug. 17. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net. Union County Farmers Market, 8:30-11:30 a.m., front parking lot of Union County High School. Info: 992-8038. Work days at the Community Garden “Glorious Gardening” located at Rutherford Memorial UMC in Corryton. Work in the garden and receive some of its produce as a result. Info: 687-8438. Live country, bluegrass and gospel music, 7:30 p.m., WMRD 94.5 FM, 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All pickers and singers welcome.

SUNDAY, AUG. 25 Drop-in acting and theatre performance classes, 3-5 p.m., Broadway Academy of Performing Arts. Open to all interested individuals age 16 and up. $10 per class; $8 for students/seniors/military. Schedule: www.wildthymeplayers.org. Info: 325-9877 or email director@wildthymeplayers.org.

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NEWS FROM GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF KNOXVILLE

Back to school time at Grace By Shannon Morris

Grace teacher Amanda Trimble (right) welcomes a student back to school. Photo by Kamey

iPads for the students By Shannon Morris

Internet in order to complete All students at Grace Chris- in-class assignments and to do tian Academy high school will research in various areas and be required to have iPads for subjects. The number of learning apps academic purposes this school available has grown by leaps year. Grace has been includ- and bounds, which makes for ing this requirement at vari- a fun new day in education. ous grade levels, but this year Teachers will be able to access marks the rst time that all and implement techniques in high school students will be on the classroom that were unthe same technological page. heard of just a few years ago. We are very excited about this By employing the devices on a facet of our students’ educa- regular basis, all students will tional experience, as the iPads become familiar with how to give our high school learners use this tool to their advantage, some tremendous advantages. even beyond their high school They will be able to access the years.

On Aug. 13, the halls and campus of Grace Christian Academy will once again be lled with students and faculty as the 2013-2014 school year begins. Some of the students will be facing a new environment as they embark upon that rst day of kindergarten, middle school or high school. Others will be starting their nal year, excited about having adventures and making memories. At Grace Christian Academy, we are anxious, as well, to see what God has in store for the upcoming academic year. This summer has been one of transition, as some key leadership positions have been lled. God has truly provided some outstanding individuals to ll those spots, and we are tremendously excited about the vision and future of this wonderful school. Along with administrative and faculty additions, Grace

is also expanding in other areas. We are providing an even stronger academic curriculum that will further enhance an already solid learning environment. In addition, our campus will be an even safer place for students to learn and socialize, as we welcome Robert Sexton to our campus as the Director

eral task forces such as the ATF, FBI and Joint Terrorism Task Force. He also had responsibility over the bomb team and the hazardous materials team, which have combined to form the Special Hazards Team. In all, God continues to provide sound leadership and clear vision, and our students are the beneficiaries of this wonderful work. Grace has been building a solid tradition over the past decade, one of success in academic achievement, athletic success, and excellence in the arts. It is our goal to work with parents and of Campus Security and Safety. guardians to provide a safe Sexton has spent 35 years with and secure environment for the Knox County Sheriff’s Of- all students, and to nurture ce, where he was the fourth- their mental, spiritual, physihighest ranking of cer. His re- cal and creative aspects. We sponsibilities were oversight of are praying for God’s continany homeland security issues, ued blessing upon our school, oversight of the gang and intel- and for each student and famligence units, and oversight of ily that will be represented the of cers assigned to the fed- this year.

Grace gears up for football By Shannon Morris On Friday, Aug. 23, the Grace Christian Academy Rams will take to the turf once again as we launch another year of high school football! Each new season brings with it the hope of success, not only in the race for a championship but also in the mental, physical and character development of the young people who play the game. The schedule this year includes some familiar district opponents, as well as some new squads, all of whom will bring challenges, but the team is working hard in planning and preparation to be able to meet those challenges. Several special events are planned during the season. GCA’s third annual Family Night Bash is Friday, Sept. 6, beginning at 5 p.m. All families are invited to enjoy a night of fun, food, fellowship

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and recreation through a myriad of games on the grounds, leading up to kickoff complete with a Ram Walk supporting our team to the eld. On Friday, Sept. 20, we’ll have our annual homecoming game, complete with all of the halftime festivities

that make this a special night for our Alumni and current students. We look forward to another great season and fantastic year in all sports as the school’s athletic program has already experienced unprecedented success for such a young institution.

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dogs amaze audiences as they flip and fly to snatch flying discs out of the air, race through obstacle courses with breathtaking speed, and launch themselves off a dock to catch a toy before it splashes into a pool of water. Spectators, children and adults alike always leave this show with smiles on their faces. The Lego Extravaganza: Tournament of Champions will be in town only on Sept. 14, starting at 11 a.m. This event, which will be held in the Kerr Building, has been wildly popular since its start in 2011. Winners from the previous tournaments are invited to return to compete for the title “Lego Extravaganza Champion 2013.” This is also an entertaining event for bystanders.

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DanceCenterWestKnoxville.com The Tiny Tot Pageant on Sept. 6 at 5:30 p.m. allows girls 4-6 to compete for a chance to win an exciting prize package. The contestant who is crowned Miss Tiny Tot 2013 will receive a cash prize, a professional headshot package from Reflections and Images Photography, a crown, banner, trophy and flowers. In addition to prizes, participants have the opportunity to develop poise and confidence and to meet other little girls who share similar interests. There are dozens of other activities for kids at the fair this year, including handson science exhibits at the Discovery Center and the nightly show in the Akima Planetarium, also at the center; the Anastasini Circus, magicians and jugglers, the Ponderosa Safari Zoo with farm animals, lots of kid-size rides and games and livestock shows with cows, goats, rabbits, poultry and more. More than 140,000 fair-

goers are expected to visit the fair site at Chilhowee Park this year. “East Tennessee children are the future of the Fair,” says Scott Suchomski, the fair’s executive director. “We are always looking for ways to enrich the lives of children in our community through our event. Each year, we offer thousands of competitions emphasizing agriculture, arts, music and more to help children expand their interests and learn something new. We actively encourage them to get involved in the Fair and make it a lifelong tradition.” In 2012, the Tennessee Valley Fair paid more than $45,000 in premium money to area youth exhibitors. Some 3,200 contests are offered each year in diverse categories ranging from student art, livestock, photography, culinary arts, horticulture, youth talent and much more. Info: www.tnvalleyfair. org.

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BHS students practice Mandarin in China By Wendy Smith Most kids go to summer camp to immerse themselves in a favorite hobby or sport. Ian Schomer went to summer camp to immerse himself in a new culture – on the other side of the world. Schomer is one of three Bearden High School students who attended a Chinese Bridge Summer Camp through the Confucius Institute at Middle Tennessee State University. The camp is sponsored by the Chinese Language Council International, an organization that promotes the understanding of Chinese language and culture, and admission preference is given to Chinese language students. Schomer, Reid Ramsey and Jake Grayson completed their second year of Mandarin Chinese last spring. There were five students in the class. Since Bearden doesn’t have a certified Mandarin teacher, classes from Hardin Valley Academy are viewed remotely on a smart board, and a personal supervisor who is fluent in Mandarin is on hand to answer questions. Schomer took the equivalent of two years of Latin, but changed to Mandarin in order to set himself apart on college applications. He was surprised by how much he enjoys the language. The 18 camp participants from Tennessee spent the first three days exploring Beijing. Stops included a jade Bearden High School Mandarin Chinese students Jake Grayson, factory, the Great Wall, and the iconic Bird’s Nest and Ian Schomer and Reid Ramsey enjoy the Xi Xi Wetlands Park in Water Cube built for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. Hangzhou, which is in eastern China. Photo submitted The group also visited Tiananmen Square, the Forbid-

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T-shirts and determination By Carol Zinavage Olivia Croft, a rising 6th grader at Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School in Maryville, knows how to turn disappointment into doing. Inspired by a magazine article about kids helping others, she did some research online and was drawn to the organization Habitat for Humanity, which partners with families in need to provide simple, decent affordable housing. Olivia was ready to get involved in a big way. That’s when the 11-yearold found out she was too young to be on the job site. For safety reasons, Habitat forbids anyone under 14 to be where the action is. Olivia was disappointed by the news, but was determined to stir up some Olivia Croft, age 11, cuts donated T-shirts into rags for use on action of her own. Further Habitat for Humanity job sites. Photos by Alice Croft

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first efforts was making health kits for UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief.) Such kits are sent around the world to provide aid for disaster victims and others in crisis. She’s also a top-notch gymnast, having hauled in a load of medals at the State Gymnastics Meet in Chattanooga back in the spring, and she spent part of her summer at the Gymdog camp at the University of Georgia. The young athlete also enjoys swimming and riding roller coasters. She’s a sister to Charlotte, 7, and an animal lover, helping to care for dog Sassy and cat Alex. And of course, like anyone her age, she loves to visit and play with her friends. Olivia’s list of superlatives continues. She’s a prize-winning student and holder of her school’s Eagle Eye award (Effort, Accept responsibility, Give respect, Let go and move on, Exhibit honesty, Success.) She plays clarinet in her school band. Just last week she got a haircut so that she could donate to Locks of Love, which provides hairpieces to financially-disadvantaged children suffering from medical-related hair loss. Her parents, both pharmacists in Maryville, are justifiably proud. “She’s a very busy girl,� says her mom with a grin. Olivia’s glad the Habitat project turned out so well, and now she’s gearing up for an-

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10,000 backpacks! By Anne Hart It’s something so many fortunate kids take for granted when the school year starts. They’ll fill up their backpacks for the first day of school with pens and pencils and crayons and scissors and notebooks and everything else on that long list that came from the teacher. But for some kids, particularly those in nearby rural Appalachia, that’s just not the case. There is simply no money in the family budget for those items, or, sadly, for much of anything else that a lot of school kids take for granted. Knoxville’s Mission of Hope is working to change all of that, and this year will distribute more than 10,000 backpacks loaded with school supplies and hygiene kits to children in Pre-K through 8th grade in 27

schools spread across the southern Appalachians. The organization had its beginnings in the mid 1990’s when Julie and Doug Holland, who had been saddened by what they saw in a series on WBIR-Channel 10 detailing the extreme poverty in the isolated mountains and the suffering of the children in particular, determined to do something about it. In 1996, they filled their garage with clothing for 150 children in those poverty-stricken Appalachian hamlets. The organization grew quickly, and in 1999 Emmette Thompson was hired as executive director. Since that time, Mission of Hope has grown exponentially, but the need is always greater than the available help, and both volunteers and contributions to the 501(c)(3)

The CAK middle school cheer squad and friends volunteer for Mission of Hope’s Back-to-School Backpack Campaign. For them, this means more than 160 summer service hours and 6,000 hygiene bags packed for school children in need. Pictured are: (front) Katelyn Butcher, Molly Whitener, Emma Rowan, Molly Brown, Maggie Whitener; (second row) Mollie Sterling, Reagan Campbell, Grace Roddy, Raelee Scarbrough, Kellar Smith; (third row) Amber Scruggs, Jenna Johnson, Riley Rule, Caroline Bailey, Abby Hatmaker, Rylee Jost; (back) Emmette Thompson, Joe Jenkins, Jim Friedrich, Bonnie Bayless, Kay Bradley. Not pictured are Debby Brown, Jennifer Roddy, Susie Whitener and Lisa Sterling. Photo submitted

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charity are always welcomed. Mission of Hope is a yearround program, and Thompson’s enthusiasm for his work is always contagious, but particularly so during the week when the backpacks are being readied. “We’re blessed every day,” he says with a smile. “Every day this week we will have 45 to 50 volunteers coming to help us get these kids ready for school. They will be getting backpacks and school supplies ready for more than 10,000 students in 27 schools. The need this year seems to be greater than ever before.” Looking around at a roomful of busy volunteers, stacks and stacks of backpacks and box upon box of school supplies, Thompson adds, “Mission of Hope is what has happened because of one committed woman who answered the hunger for hope with a mission. We are extremely grateful to everyone for helping extend the hope.” There are many ways to help Mission of Hope. To learn what you might do, go to www. missionofhope.org.

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Create perfect study spaces: Creating a dedicated study space is an ideal way to help a student focus and stay on top of their schoolwork. And several studies show that by learning children’s study habits and tailoring spaces to reflect how each child best learns, you can help kids achieve their maximum potential. For example, some students need to work in a central location so they can get quick help, while others might need a more private, quiet space. Eye-catching Inspiration: Hanging a bulletin board in the study area creates a place for important reminders at eye level. Cover bulletin boards in bright fabric to bring color to the space and spark brilliance and imagination. Or paint an area above the desk with chalkboard paint so children can write with chalk on the Make lunch a breeze: Pre- wall to stay on top of projects or pack food for the week and store work through math problems. For more organization tips, it in easy-to-see containers, so little helpers can lend a hand. study space inspiration and DIY Hang an over-the-door shoe or- ideas, visit the Idea Gallery at ganizer in the pantry and fill it www.Homes.com. A little prep can go a long way with lunch supplies like sandwich bags, napkins and snacks in ensuring your family’s transithat children can access when tion back to school is well organized and stress-free. packing their lunches.

Organized for a successful year When your carefree summer comes to an end, getting the family ready to go back to school can seem a little daunting. Establishing a routine will help students kick off the new school year and reduce stress for the whole family. “Going back to school is a pivotal time for children and families across the country,” says Wendy Froehlich, Vice President of Marketing for Homes.com, one of the nation’s top online real estate listing and lifestyle resources. “Get your home and life organized now to ensure the transition is smooth and the school year is the best yet.” With that in mind, Homes.com is offering tips to help beat the back to school blues and ensure an A+ performance year-round. Eliminate clutter: Designate a specific location to store school papers and materials. This will keep homework and projects from getting lost or in the way. Label individual baskets for each child.

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About bullying Think bullying is just harmless teasing? An estimated 160,000 children miss school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students, according to the National Education Association. And Yale health researchers have found a connection between suicide – the fourth leading cause of death in children ages 10 to 14 – and bullying and being bullied. Experts say that kids themselves have the power to put a stop to bullying. Unfortunately, both victims and bystanders don’t always know the best way to handle bullying situations as they occur. “Most kids feel terrible when they see friends or classmates get bullied. They want to help, but they don’t know what to do,” says Alice Cahn, Cartoon Network Vice President of Social Responsibility. “Having strategies for these situations can help prepare children to intervene when the time comes.” With this in mind, Cartoon Net-

work launched the award-winning Stop Bullying: Speak Up in 2010 to educate kids on what to do when they see friends getting bullied. In partnership with official advisors, including staff from the US Departments of Education and Health and Human Services; and partners including CNN, The Anti-Defamation League, the Pacer Foundation, and nationally recognized academic experts, the bullying prevention campaign aims to put a stop to this common and serious problem. The pro-social campaign is offering these tips for parents and kids to help stop bullying in their schools: ■ Tell an adult: When someone gets bullied, tell a parent, teacher or trusted adult. Talking about it isn’t tattling or snitching. It’s helping someone out. ■ Be friendly: Bullying can make a victim feel alienated and lonely. Saying a few kind words to the person who has been bullied makes a huge difference.

■ Volunteer: Your school’s bullying prevention program needs parents and students to help encourage everyone to speak up against bullying. ■ Say it loud: Ask your school to fly or display the official Stop Bullying: Speak Up flag, which indicates that the school is a place where bullying actions will not be tolerated. ■ Learn more: Free online resources can help you learn how to deal with bullies. Visit www.StopBullyingSpeakUp.com to access public service announcements, two 30-minute documentaries and tips sheets for parents and teachers that offer a step-by-step guide for safe and effective ways to be an active bullying bystander. The site also provides links to the Anti-Defamation League, Boys and Girls Club of America and other partners providing expert advice about bullying. All materials are available in English and Spanish. “Don’t stop there,” says Cahn. “These resources are meant to spark a conversation.” No child should feel like his or her school is not a safe place to learn. Parents, teachers and students can work together to make a difference.

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