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BUZZ Car show coming The first-ever Travis Wegener Car Show to benefit Powell Station Park is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Food City on Clinton Highway. Travis Wegener Sponsored by the Tennessee Valley Mustang Club, the show is free to spectators. Lunch will be available. Details on Page A-4.

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City candidates meet and greet Alice Bell/Springhill Neighborhood Association will host a meet and greet for nine candidates for city offices at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at New Harvest Park on Washington Pike. Fountain City Town Hall and other neighborhood groups are co-hosts. Everyone is invited, and refreshments will be provided. Candidates will not debate, but those attending will have a chance to talk individually with each of them.

Central’s Sports Hall of Fame The first class of the Central High School Sports Hall of Fame will be inducted at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the school. Honorees include coach Joel Helton, coach Bud Bales, coach Tommy Schumpert, Tony Cosey, and Lorie Compton Rheinecker. Tickets are $25 which includes breakfast. Anyone interested in attending may purchase tickets at Central High School or you can contact athletic director J.D. Lambert at james.lambert@knoxschools.org. Lambert said nominations and selections will come from the C Club, membership open to those earning a CHS varsity letter.

Haslams at Botanical Gardens Gov. Bill and Crissy Haslam will join Mayors Tim Burchett and Madeline Rogero to dedicate the new Visitors Center at the Knoxville Botanical Gardens, 2743 Wimpole Ave, 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14.

Bruce comes back Former UT coach Bruce Pearl was in town last week for a check presentation to a charity he helped launch.

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Billy Bell, Knoxville Municipal Golf Course cart attendant, shows the newly paved cart paths at the course. Photo by R. White

Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero, members of Knoxville City Council and representatives from Billy Casper golf will cut the ribbon for a newly paved cart path at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at Knoxville Municipal Golf Course, 3925 Schaad Road. The $1 million paving project includes nine

miles of cart paths at two city-owned golf courses – Knoxville Municipal and Whittle Springs. The repaving is a first in 30 years for both golf courses. At Knoxville Municipal Golf Course, this will be the first time that its four miles of cart paths have been repaved since its opening in

1984. Whittle Springs Golf Course is the city’s oldest course, opened in 1932. The two courses combined accommodate more than 55,000 rounds of golf each year. Each course serves as host to middle- and high-school golf teams. Whittle Springs recently implemented a junior golf camp.

Urban League hosts ‘Shoes for School’

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The Knoxville Area Urban League and Enterprise RentA-Car teamed to distribute shoes and school supplies to more than 1,200 children at the 13th annual “Shoes for School.” With school starting Aug. 10, the Saturday event at Caswell Park was timed for

the start of the new academic year. Phyllis Y. Nichols, president and CEO of the local Urban League, said the signature event is “one of my favorite days at work. “The joy we share with the children as we give them new shoes and school supplies is

irreplaceable for us and for them.” The Urban League, Enterprise and other sponsors hosted a festive atmosphere with food, games and inflatables provided by booth sponsors representing area businesses, nonprofit organizations, church groups

and others. The event is a community effort and something that families and volunteers eagerly anticipate each year. “We are so grateful for our staff and sponsors who work so hard to make this event successful each year,” Nichols said.

Vets looking to reclaim Sharps Ridge free up more space for recreational use, and likely will cooperate with their efforts in any way possible. WVA is looking to fill volunteer positions on construction, landscaping, fundraising, accounting and finance, procurement, public affairs and marketing committees, as well. King started a fundraising page asking for help and has been disappointed with the results. Info: www.wvachapter44 .org and the fund-raising site, gofund me.com/sharpsridge

By Betty Bean Before the Knoxville chapter of the Women Veterans of America started talking about it, who remembered that Sharps Ridge Memorial Park was dedicated to veterans? Earlier this Jessica King year, WVA Commander Jessica King started thinking about the ethical responsibilities of using donated money wisely. “We decided to have a big project to spend our money on, rather than just sharing it with other non-profits, and we thought we’d ask the city to find us a park that we could help clean it up and dedicate to veterans. In the process of my research, I discovered that Sharps Ridge was dedicated as a memorial to veterans when it opened in 1953.” When she reported this information back to city officials, they asked where she had found the information. “On the city website,” she said. She also found evidence of the park’s purpose in the form of a stone monument halfway up the

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ridge that says, “Dedicated in the year 1953 to veterans of all wars. Made possible by subscriptions from public spirited citizens of Knox County, Tennessee.” What emerged after meetings with Knoxville Parks and Recreation director Joe Walsh and parks maintenance superintendent Mike Harris is a plan to clear the brush around the scenic overlook on the south side of the ridge and to establish an overlook on the north side as well. The stone monument, which has been obscured by heavy overgrowth, would be moved to the

south overlook, which has a commanding view of the Smokies. Flags will be placed there, and the group is going to look into the possibility of paving the area with memorial bricks. If fundraising efforts pick up, they will also look at installing picnic and playground areas. Some of the property on the ridge is in private hands, including a swath owned by WATE-TV, whose general manager Dean Littleton attended last week’s WVA meeting. Littleton told the group that WATE is preparing to take down one of its towers, which will

Lions carnival to return Forever Young Amusements is returning to Powell for a 4-day carnival Aug. 19-22 at the old Ingle’s location on Clinton Highway. Knox North Lions Club will benefit from proceeds, said club president Rick Long. Hours are 5-10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 5-11 p.m. Friday; and 1-11 p.m. Saturday. All-day rides cost $20; local businesses are giving away a $5 discount – Computer Depot and First Century Bank in Powell, Cutting Crew and Enix Jewelers in Halls. Gate admission is free.

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Florida woman travels to Parkwest for life-saving TAVR procedure When it comes to matters of the heart, Parkwest Cardiologist and Chief of Staff Dr. Mitchell Weiss is an expert. After 24 years performing life-saving cardiac procedures, Weiss had a first-hand look at the dramatic success stories these surgeries can provide. Last February, he moved from the role of expert physician to watchful son when his own mother, Gayl, was the one being saved. “Ms. Weiss was becoming more fatigued and short of breath because of her aortic stenosis and was no longer enjoying a good quality of life,” said Dr. Thomas Pollard, Parkwest cardiothoracic surgeon. “Given her advanced age of 90, traditional sur- Thomas gical options were limited, Pollard, MD even prohibitive. However, with the ability to perform TAVR procedures at Parkwest, we have a tool to help the very sickest of patients like Ms. Weiss who would otherwise be deemed inoperable.” TAVR is a minimally-invasive surgical procedure to repair a heart valve without removing an older, damaged one. During a TAVR procedure, a stent is used to insert a fully collapsible replacement valve to the damaged valve site through a catheter, as opposed to opening the chest through traditional surgery. When expanded, the replacement valve pushes the old valve leaflets out of the way, so the tissue in the new valve can take over the job of regulating blood flow. To qualify for TAVR, patients must be considered ineligible for traditional open heart procedures. Gayl was no stranger to being a patient at Parkwest. Despite having lived in Florida since the late 1980’s, she was one of the first patients in the new Riverstone Tower in 2005. Gayl had experienced angina,

Gayl Weiss is back home in Florida and returning to regular daily activities following her TAVR procedure at Parkwest. a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart, while she and Weiss’ father, Arthur, were in Knoxville on vacation. By 2010, Gayl was showing signs of aortic stenosis which steadily progressed, eventually leading to her hospitalization for congestive heart failure in December 2014. At that time, Dr. Weiss knew some-

thing extensive had to be done. He and his siblings traveled to Florida to discuss the options with their parents. They decided that the TAVR procedure offered the most favorable outcome, but needed to determine where the surgery would take place. Even with Dr. Weiss on staff at Parkwest, the family considered multiple cardiac programs before deciding it was the best choice for them.

“We took into account Parkwest’s excellent TAVR track record, my familiarity with the team members, and our ability to be here for both of my parents,” said Dr. Weiss. “My wife, Mary, who is a labor and delivery nurse at Parkwest, was able to take off of work to help care for both of my parents.” “I’m very proud to work for a hospital that provides such excellent and compassionate care,” added Mary. Gayl and Arthur traveled to Knoxville in mid-January and spent two weeks preparing for the TAVR procedure. These preparations included a transesophageal echocardiogram, a comprehensive of ce visit and a review of her case by Parkwest cardiothoracic surgeons, Dr. Pollard and Dr. Michael Maggart. (To be considered for TAVR, all patients must undergo this type of review and evaluation by two cardiovascular surgeons who agree the patient is a not a candidate for conventional surgery.) On February 9, Drs. Nicholaos Xenopoulos, cardiologist, and Pollard Nicholaos performed the surgery. Xenopoulos, “As a team, we felt very MD privileged to take care of Gayl. We have worked closely with her son for many years and were honored by his con dence in our program,” said Dr. Pollard. The Weisses remained in Knoxville for three weeks post-surgery for recovery and rehabilitation before returning home to Florida. “Everyone was great,” said Dr. Weiss. “Nurses, physicians, you name it – all the staff took such wonderful care of my mom.”

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The right ‘mix’ of expertise Multi-disciplinary approach benefits TAVR patients There’s an old saying: “Too many cooks spoil the broth.” But that is definitely not the case when a patient’s treatment plan calls for TAVR, or Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. With TAVR, the patient benefits from the expertise of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, all of whom play essential roles. The first TAVR was performed at Parkwest in June 2012. The pro cedure gives new hope to patients who suffer from a progressive life-threatening condition called aortic stenosis, but who are not candidates for traditional open heart surgery. As of the end of 2104, 152 patients have received this life-saving procedure at Parkwest. TAVR is a minimally invasive procedure that involves placing a catheter into the femoral artery or through a small incision between the ribs and deploying a collapsible prosthetic aortic valve into a beating heart. At Parkwest, the multidisciplinary TAVR team includes physicians specializing in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, interventional cardiology and cardiac anesthesiology, along with nurses and technicians with specialized training. The team also includes a nurse navigator

who provides education, a plan of care, emotional support, and guidance through the TAVR experience. A patient is referred to one of the interventional cardiologists or CV surgeons who perform TAVR by his or her own cardiologist or primary care physician. The patient first under goes a “work-up” that includes exten sive outpatient tests, and the results are presented at a weekly TAVR con ference. Even the operating room used for TAVR procedures at Parkwest is multidisciplinary in design. A unique surgical room, known as a hybrid operating room, combines the re sources of a cardiac catheterization lab and an operating room, including the imaging equipment needed for minimally invasive procedures. While the operating facilities are located at Parkwest Medical Center, the team includes physicians from across Covenant Health and patients come from other hospitals in the area to have this procedure.

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What is Aortic Stenosis? In a patient with aortic stenosis, the leaflets of a calcified aortic valve are unable to open wide, obstructing blood flow from the left ventricle into the aorta. The narrowed valve allows less blood to flow through and as a result, less oxygen-rich blood is pumped out to the body, which may cause symptoms like severe shortness of breath. With the TAVR procedure, an artificial device opens the aortic heart valve wide to allow oxygen-rich blood to flow unobstructed in one direction. The blood flows through the valve into the aorta where it then flows out to the rest of the body.

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Just try to get this group of Heiskell seniors to look up from their cards during the annual Bingo Marathon.

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Heiskell royalty Only one man and one woman could become royalty. And it couldn’t happen until the last round of Bingo was called. In the second year of the Heiskell Bingo Marathon it happened at exactly the same moment. When Heiskell Senior Center president Janice White called out “O70” Joan Barker and Charles Fowler yelled “Bingo” with one voice.

Cindy Taylor It was an exciting moment for Heiskell seniors who had been holding their Bingo cards since 10 a.m. on Aug. 6. After a short break for lunch the more than 60

attendees headed back to the tables for the ﬁnal round which lasted until 2 p.m. Bingo Queen Barker is retired and has been attending events at the center since it opened. When she isn’t playing Bingo she and Charlie, her husband of 51 years, love to go antiquing. This was Barker’s ﬁrst royal win. Bingo King Fowler has been retired from the instrumentation department

at ORNL for 20 years. He and wife Betty have spent much of that time traveling. When in town they spend their free time at the senior center whenever anything is happening there. “This group has been here all day with only short breaks,” said White. “I try to mix it up by switching the winning areas. It keeps their brain working better than just pushing tabs.”

Heiskell Senior Center Bingo Queen and King for 2015 Joan Barker and Charles Fowler happily collect their winnings.

Barker and Fowler will reign supreme as Bingo Queen and King until this time next year when the Bingo Marathon comes around once again. The regular monthly meeting of Heiskell seniors

is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each second Thursday at the Heiskell Community Center. Speaker at 11 a.m., lunch at 12 p.m., Bingo at 1 p.m. Info: Janice White 548-0326. Contact Cindy Taylor at ctaylorsn@gmail. com

New exhibit at the art center The Fountain City Art Center will host a large display of ﬁne craft work by the artists of the Foothills Craft Guild from Aug. 14 through Sept. 10. Among the crafts on exhibit will be pottery, handturned wooden bowls and vases, handmade books, jewelry, loom-woven garments, knitted and crocheted items, basketry, macrame, stained

glass and more. An opening reception will be held 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at the center, located at 213 Hotel Ave. The center is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; closed most Saturdays in August. The schedule of new classes and workshops being offered is now available

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HEALTH NOTES ■ “Eat Well to Prevent and Manage Diabetes” workshop, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, Heart Hospital Conference Room at UT Medical Center. Hosted by the UT Medical Center’s Healthy Living Kitchen team. Cost: $30. Info/registration: 305-6970 or www. utmedicalcenter.org/HLK.

■ PK Hope Is Alive Parkinson Support Group of East Tennessee meeting, 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, Kern UMC, 451 East Tennessee Ave., Oak Ridge. Speakers: Drs. Fenna Phipps and Hong Yu from Vanderbilt Hospital. Topic: “DBS Update.” Info: Karen Sampsell, 482-4867; PK_ hopeisalive@bellsouth.net; pkhopeisalive.org.

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D-Day for Why is everybody picking on Finbarr? Carson/Zachary Today (Aug. 12) voters in far West Knox County will decide between Karen Carson and Jason Zachary in the Republican primary. The winner will be state representative for a oneyear term to replace Ryan Haynes.

to take office immediately. Of course it is possible, but unlikely, there could be a write-in candidate against the primary winner. Either way, the winner must get ready to run again in one year – August 2016. The city primary elections also will be held on Sept. 29. ■ Bill and Crissy Haslam will help dedicate Victor the new Visitors Center at Ashe the Knoxville Botanical Gardens at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at 2783 Wimpole Avenue. Also participating will be Mayors Burchett Polls stay open until and Rogero. The public is 8 p.m. Results should be invited. known by 9. ■ Longtime observDue to the shortness of ers are still scratching their the campaign, it has been head over Justice Gary almost like “speed dating” Wade’s resignation from for the candidates in terms the state Supreme Court of getting acquainted with the voters and letting them effective Sept. 8. All the reasons voiced seem less know there is an election. than valid and one wonders It appears around 2,300 what the real story is. have done early voting and However, one thing is the total vote will come out around 4,400 which is very clear. Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey, who sought a Republican low. 2,200 ought to win it. Supreme Court a year This writer feels the ago, has now achieved his contest is close and no goal. Wade fought against more than 200 votes will it thru his election camseparate the winner from paign which he won. Wade the loser. now, by his resignation, In their Farragut Town has handed that to Ramsey Hall debate last week, as Haslam will name the Zachary made the case he replacement who in all likewas the more conservative lihood will be a Republican candidate. Neither canas the Republican-condidate stumbled. Carson trolled General Assembly stressed her county school board service and record as must confirm the Haslam a nurse. Both were well spo- choice. They are not likely to confirm a Democrat. ken and avoided negative ■ Nashville will elect attacks. Over 120 attended the debate sponsored by the a new mayor on Sept. 10 West Knoxville Republican and it will be a first. Either council member Megan Club. Barry will become the Zachary told voters that first woman to lead Metro bigger government is not Nashville or David Fox will better government. Carson be the first Jewish mayor and Zachary both opposed of the state’s capital city. an increase in the gas tax. Barry got 23.5 percent of Zachary pointed out Gov. Haslam has not presented a the primary vote while plan on gas taxes. The local Fox got 22.8 percent. The Republican financial estab- surprise was that businesslishment has gotten behind man Bill Freeman, who spent $4.5 million, ran Carson by a review of her third. $3.5 million of Freecampaign donations. man’s total was his own While there is a Demomoney. It shows money cratic primary and no one is on that ballot, 18 persons does not always prevail in local elections. have voted in it anyway. ■ The closing of They can write in a name Badgett Field after 50 years if they wish. They can also of public use can only be maintain a perfect voting record of always voting in a considered bad news for the entire city and especially Democratic primary. They northwest Knoxville off are true believers. Ball Camp Pike due to the The winner of the ball fields there which have Carson-Zachary contest been heavily used over the must wait to Sept. 29 for the general election to actu- years. Surely there is a solution here which requires ally claim the seat. Knox Mayor Rogero to intervene County Commission could appoint the primary winner and provide leadership.

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Just before he walked into the Oakwood Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association meeting last Monday, people were wondering aloud why city council member Finbarr Saunders has drawn opposition while his at-large colleagues are running unopposed. When Saunders took a seat, someone asked him that question.

Betty Bean “I don’t know,” Saunders said. “Marshall Stair and George Wallace are unopposed, and I’ve got three!” So why has Finbarr Saunders, who occupies Seat C, emerged as the Charlie Brown of the 2015 city council races? Pond Gap community leader David Williams, a math tutor by profession, has a list of Saunders’ shortcomings, beginning with the demolition of the Forest Heights bridge over the interstate15 years ago, which rerouted north-bound traffic through Williams’ neighborhood. Williams has other issues, but the blown-up bridge is No. 1. “Taking that bridge down put 3,000 extra cars on Hollywood Drive,” said Williams. Saunders, as presi-

dent of the We s t w o o d neighborhood group, suppor ted the bridge closing. Williams, who calls himself “an Absher average Joe,” is campaigning doorto-door and is also aggravated by a number of other issues, like homelessness and the new sidewalks on Sutherland Avenue, which already had sidewalks, unlike other neighborhoods that have asked for them, to no avail. “We didn’t want them or ask for them and the construction has cost our local businesses a lot of money,” Williams said. Paul Bonovich, president of Inventory Supply in Alcoa, said he’s running against Saunders because he doesn’t think term limits should equal eight years in office. “The issue for me is not beating Finbarr – the thing I don’t see too much happening is we’re not having enough public discussion. That’s what the process should be about,” said Bonovich. He said Saunders “took a pass” on tackling the city’s pension issues by accepting a “quick fi x” recommendation, voted to override part

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of a taskforce recommendation regulating sign heights and voted to approve a developer’s rezoning request to build 20 condos on the H.E. Christenberry property on Kingston Pike coupled with a promise to preserve the historic Christenberry home, which was demolished this spring. Event planner and downtown guy Kelly Absher is running a slick social media campaign. He said he’s got nothing against Saunders. “I’m running against Finbarr strictly by default. I’m friends with Marshall and know George Wallace and just don’t know Finbarr. Some ask why I didn’t just wait until he’s term limited – well, now is a good time, and I can’t predict the future.” Absher said big issues, like pensions and signage, have been largely resolved. “My focus – and my passion – is helping local businesses succeed. That is the cornerstone of our city and the foundation of my campaign – commerce, com-

munity and culture.” Saunders said closing the Forest Heights Bridge was some t h i ng he and Williams will Williams have to agree to disagree about, and that signage and pension problems will need ongoing attention. “The sky won’t fall and the signage height regulations aren’t going to hurt business. As we noted the night we voted, there’s work to be done… We’re funding our pensions as our actuary tells us we must, but we have an approximate $180 million unfunded liability that we’re working down.” He said vote on the Christenberry property was aimed at saving the house, and the developer’s plan was in sync with the rest of the neighborhood. “That stretch of Kingston Pike in question has changed dramatically. When I was growing up, there was not one church. Now there are 11, plus two schools, and a bunch of condominiums. I made that vote in good faith to save the house and I think I have provided thoughtful and balanced service and have been involved in meetings all over the city.”

Tennessee Mustang car show is ‘must see’ This Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. the first annual Travis Wegener memorial car show will be held at the Food City, 7350 Clinton Highway. Admission for spectators is free and the entry fee for cars is $20. Expect a big crowd. Travis Wegener was a member of the Tennessee Valley Mustang Club – a group with a history of helping char itable T. Wegener organizations. He was shot while visiting friends in Inskip on Aug. 15, 2014, and died on the scene at age 28. Travis owned a landscaping company. After his death, the Powell Business and Professional Association named him Powell’s Man of the Year for 2014. A memorial fund was established to support the PBPA’s Enhance Powell committee, which is working to build out Powell Station Park and coordinate other beautification projects. We hope to make the car

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show an annual tribute to Travis, so a good turnout on Saturday would help folks feel welcomed. Dr. Donald Wegener, Travis’ dad, said a muscle car group has joined in this year and prizes will be given for the top 25 cars. Business sponsors are Sage Kohler at State Farm, PBPA, Randall Anderson of Anderson Insurance Agency and, of course, Food City. Lunch will be available, as will several vendors. Doug and Donna Loveday are car show organizers. Doug is president of the Tennessee Valley Mustang Club.

Travis Wegener’s blue angel Mustang.

Her opponent, Jason Zachary, is a tea party sort of guy, funded by out-ofstate groups that have been so successful in uprooting established Republican representatives. Already, Zachary has been endorsed by Tennessee Right to Life, the Farragut Gun Club and a pro-voucher bunch out of Nashville. Karen and Joe Carson have been married for 30 years and have raised three kids. Karen is a registered Today is election day in nurse who works at ChilFarragut and surrounding dren’s Hospital; Joe is an engineer. They attend the precincts. I’m pulling for my friend Methodist church, while the Karen Carson to win, but I Zachary family goes to First would not wager on the out- Baptist Concord. Carson would support come.

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Gov. Bill Haslam’s Insure Tennessee plan for health benefits for the working poor (non-working poor already have Medicaid). Sen. Richard Briggs has endorsed the plan and Sen. Becky Duncan Massey voted for it in committee. Zachary says no. He has drawn support from legislators who tend to line up with Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey rather than Haslam. So this race is the only one around, and its reverberations will be felt statewide. Everybody is paying attention but the voters in the 14th District. A low turnout favors Zachary.

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Who was the first to break your heart? As with the seasons of the year, there are four distinct levels of Tennessee football fans: 1. Aware. 2. Interested. 3. Enthusiastic. 4. Passionate. We’ll leave three groups to their wider screens and higher def and address the fourth, especially those who turn cartwheels and backflips about the Volunteers. You know who you are. Your neighbors know, too. You wear orange to mow the lawn (new Nikes, not outdated adidas). There is a power T on the back of your Toyota. Your mailbox is orange. Your cell phone acknowledges calls with a few bars of Rocky Top. At the stadium, you refuse to sit down – even during timeouts. You’d skip weddings and funerals before you’d miss a big game.

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I’ve heard you when you didn’t know I was listening: “Without UT football, my life is a shallow pit of nothingness.” “My life is orange and white – and I am not going gray.” “I love Tennessee football and live and die with wins and losses. I know I shouldn’t be that way but I just can’t help it.” There was a time when setbacks destroyed Sundays and left you miserable all week. Not so much anymore. The Vols have lost so

many, even passionate fans have learned to handle it. Many still care deeply. Just the other day, I walked into a conversation about heartbreak, a continuation of a forum discussion about which Vols and foes were first to break your big orange hearts. Think about that. I’ve missed stories that really hurt but never endured sports heartbreak. I did think of what Hank Lauricella did to thousands in the 1952 Sugar Bowl. Tennessee had a great team and New Orleans was the hometown of the all-American tailback. The stage was set for coronation of the king. Hank threw three interceptions and fumbled a kickoff return and Maryland won by more than the 28-13 score. Ouch.

Old friend Karl Kremser inflicted pain and suffering when he missed a field goal in the closing moments of the 1968 Orange Bowl. That 26-24 loss to Oklahoma wasn’t really his fault. The Sooners built a three-touchdown lead because the Tennessee defense didn’t show up until the second half. A furious comeback provided the last-minute chance to win. Heartbreak conversation included injuries, poor decisions, talent wasted and other misfortunes. Former Vols who erred, drunken drivers who killed people, hurt and embarrassed many others. Tony Robinson’s untimely knee injury and drug conviction may never go away. Some bled when Heath Shuler didn’t stay for his se-

government nior season. Jerry Colquitt waiting his turn to play quarterback and going down in the first series of his first game was a heartbreaker. Chuck Webb hobbling off ShieldsWatkins Field remains a sad image. What happened to Inky Johnson would be a devastating memory if not for what he has done on the rebound. It does appear God had a hand on that bad shoulder. The small cluster of fans talked about more trivial heartbreaks – the convoluted loss to Memphis State, an Arian Foster fumble, Mike Hamilton hiring Lane Kiffin and Derek Dooley. Oh my. I thought of the tragic wreck that snuffed out three Tennessee coaches. There are other things I

didn’t and don’t like – disregard for tradition, moving the third Saturday of October, playing Vanderbilt any time except the final Saturday, alternate uniforms and nobody from Tennessee being in charge of anything. Irritating – but not exactly heartbreakers. There is so much good, so much excitement, so much color and pageantry in the Tennessee scene, it is hard to maintain a consistent frown. This doesn’t greatly impact levels 1 and 2 fans. Level 3 enthusiasts are encouraged. The passionate, naturally optimistic, believe really good times are just around the corner. Wouldn’t it be something if the Volunteers win 10! That would cure a lot of ills. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com

Foundation helps those in need A new foundation inspired by a Knoxville oncologist made its first major gifts last week in connection with a charity of one of the community’s iconic sports figures.

Bill Dockery

The L5 Foundation handed out $20,000 to five area organizations that support people with disabilities or people who have cancer, all done in cooperation with the Bruce Pearl Family

Foundation. Pearl, the former basketball head coach at the University of Tennessee, is widely known for his charitable works. The L5 Foundation made its largest contribution – $10,000 – to Camp Koinonia Foundation for a scholarship honoring Pearl. Camp Koinonia is a weeklong camp put on by UT’s therapeutic recreation program for children and youth with multiple disabilities. The camp is also a major training experience for hundreds of UT students who will work with people with disabilities. The camp was the major charity that Pearl got involved with when he came

The L5 Foundation awarded a $10,000 scholarship to Camp Koinonia in cooperation with the Bruce Pearl Family Foundation. Participating in the donation ceremonies were Brandy and Bruce Pearl; Susan Newman, UT Medical Center oncologist and secretary/treasurer of the L5 Foundation; Joseph Ortiz, president of the Camp Koinonia Foundation; Angela Wozencroft, secretary of the Camp Koinonia board and assistant professor of therapeutic recreation; and Ruth Patrick, executive director of the Camp Koinonia Foundation. Photo by Bill Dockery to Tennessee and Newman praised him for not forgetting about the camp’s needs, even after he left the Knoxville area. “All the things we did at Tennessee we did together,” Pearl said. In addition to the camp, the L5 Foundation gave $2,500 donations to the Cancer Institute at the University of Tennessee, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, the Thompson Cancer

Survival Center Foundation and Niswonger Children’s Hospital in Johnson City. “I’ve been a medical oncologist for 12 years,” Newman said. “Based on my experiences with my patients, I see five elements that help cancer survivors survive: the faith to believe, the hope to endure, the determination to overcome, the strength to survive, and the passion to win.” Those characteristics are

the source of her foundation’s name. Newman said she was accustomed to the costs of the medical fight against breast, colon, and other serious cancers, but she noted that behind those huge financial costs are families that have simple needs for food, transportation and other daily issues – “keeping the house clean, finding a babysitter when someone has to go for chemotherapy.”

“A patient shouldn’t have to choose between getting treatment and taking care of the everyday needs of self and family,” Pearl said in thanking Newman for the gifts. “They have to know that there are strangers who care about what they are going through.” Pearl had to break off his remarks for a moment as his emotions briefly overcame him. “The need doesn’t just go away,” he said.

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Stay ‘Sharp as a Tack’ with program from Y For anyone who has been recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, the YMCA is offering the pilot program “Stay Sharp as a Tack,” hosted by the Davis Family YMCA, 12133 South Northshore Drive. Participants can try an exercise regimen that focuses on balance, coordination, cardio improvement and Clova Caldwell Photos by S. Barrett

Friends aplenty By Sara Barrett A typical week at Parkview Independent Living in Farragut is similar to a week on a cruise ship according to residents and friends Barbara Henry, Clova Caldwell, George Tennant and Herb Wittke. Movies are shown theater-style three times a week. Outings include Mighty Musical Monday at the Tennessee Theatre, regular shopping trips and a gamut of restaurant options. There are exercise classes but also an “indoor greenway” as Tennant calls it. The upstairs is big and open so residents can walk laps in the air conditioning. And don’t even get them

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at Parkview started on the chocolate cake. The key word that gets all four friends talking, though, is cards. “We play everything,” said Tennant. “Bridge, Spades, Kings in the Corner …” Henry says Tennant is the card shark of the group. “They accuse me of that, but I just get the good cards,” Tennant says with a grin. He learned how to play Bridge from a fellow resident. The group talks about their hobbies, and “witty” Wittke delivers one of his famous zingers. “I’m an artist, but only in the summer,” said Wittke. “I draw flies.”

When they’re not involved in activities or making each other laugh, Tennant and Henry both keep up with their grandkids on Facebook. Henry says times have really changed from when she was a kid, largely because of technology. “We didn’t have electricity until I was 5 years old,” she said. “Now, I have to keep up with technology just to see what my family is doing.” The topic of texting causes a serious tone to envelop the conversation. All four friends are concerned that today’s technology will be society’s downfall. “I am really surprised at what people reveal on Facebook,” said Tennant.

cognitive improvement. The one-year program will also focus on education for both the client and the caregiver and will offer social events such as linedancing, bridge and lunch outings. Info: Matt McGhee, 777-9622 or mmcghee@ ymcaknoxville.org. Deadline to register is Aug. 28.

Caldwell says she’s noticed big changes in the Knoxville area after moving to Tullahoma from Alcoa years ago, then back to Knoxville recently. “Outside of Kingston Pike, I don’t know where I’m at,” she said. Words of wisdom from people who have been there and done that: Tennant suggests getting a good education. Henry says to save more money than you think you should. Caldwell suggests people have real conversations instead of text messaging. Wittke said young people should “become active and remain active,” as he headed to exercise class.

The East Tennessee Community Design Center will present the Bruce McCarty Community Impact Award to Ashley Capps at the 2015 award celebration Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Knoxville Museum of Art. The award is given to individuals the Design Center believes have demonstrated a commitment to building a better future for the region. Past recipients have included David Dewhirst, Randy and Jenny Boyd, Carol Evans and Paul James. Ashley Capps is wellknown internationally for his work as a music promoter and founder of AC Entertainment. His “Bonnaroo Works Fund” contrib-

utes over $200,000 per year to non -pr of it projects to support music, education and sustainabilAshley Capps ity. A Knoxville native, his accomplishments include the Big Ears Festival and the Bonnaroo Music Festival. He also manages bookings for the Tennessee and Bijou theatres. Tickets for the event are $150 ($1,000 for a table of eight) and can be purchased by calling 865-525-9945.

Haslam announces veteran education grants

Gov. Bill Haslam has announced the 11 colleges and universities selected to receive the Veteran Reconnect Grant, a competitive grant focused on improving the success of student veterans enrolled in Tennessee colleges and universities. “From 2008 to 2013, we saw a 200 percent increase Local chefs are hosting a in preparing fresh toma- said UT Medical Center chef Food Policy Council, Second in the number of veterans volunteer event in the Knox- toes for processing into a Mark McKinney. Harvest Program Director enrolling in our Tennessee ville Convention Center’s in- healthy, versatile red sauce “No culinary experience Gail Root and Sysco Manag- colleges and universities,” dustrial kitchen to prepare to be used in a variety of is required. There are many er of Business Development Haslam said. hundreds of healthy meals dishes, and are invited to different tasks, and several James Bosi about the lack “Our Veterans Education at the first-ever “Tomato bring locally-grown fresh or chefs to help supervise.” fresh, healthy ingredients Task Force has been workCrush” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. canned tomatoes to donate. The idea came from con- in our local food system and ing to address the unique Saturday, Aug. 15. “We need volunteers of versations with members of its effect on the population. needs that our service men Volunteers will assist all ages and skill levels,” the Knoxville-Knox County and women have when they

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come home and go back to school, and these competitive grants will help 2-year and 4-year schools develop initiatives specifically designed for veterans to be successful in earning a degree or certificate.” Area schools in the program are: East Tennessee State University, $95,000; and Maryville College, $82,257. The Veteran Reconnect Grant is part of the governor’s Drive to 55 initiative aimed at increasing the number of Tennesseans with a certificate or degree beyond high school.

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Brian Davis: Downtown to down home

In memory of Cecil

By Cindy Taylor

Coming from Chattanooga, the Rev. Brian Davis didn’t travel very far to take on the role of lead pastor at Powell Church. Serving in a large downtown Chattanooga church can be very different than serving in a community the size of Powell. But Davis says he couldn’t feel more at home. “I am following a pastor who served this church for more than 20 years and who is very well loved. I know the congregation misses him but they have welcomed me and my family with open arms.” Davis was born in Knoxville but grew up in Chattanooga so in a way he has come home. He has been in the ministry for 17 years both as pastor and serving youth in the church. He says the students at Powell Church were active this summer with a mission trip to Guatemala and summer camp. “Our youth house is packed full, we have two worship services for children on Sunday mornings and a children’s praise team,” said Davis. “Our VBS this year had an attendance of around 200 with 150 adult and youth volunteering to serve.” Davis believes the church is called to be mission mind-

What became of the lions’ den, the cave of the young lions, where the lion goes, and the lion’s cubs, with no one to disturb them? (Nahum 2: 11 NRSV) I can understand hunting a wild animal if one is hungry and needs to provide food for one’s self and one’s family. I understand that some wild animals become dangerous rogues – dangerous to the inhabitants of the area – and must be eliminated for the safety of many. What I can’t understand is killing the king of the jungle for sport. What right does a human have to kill a magnificent animal so he can mount the head of the beast on the wall of his den? If one is going to hunt lions in Africa, shouldn’t one carefully investigate the rules and laws involved, ascertain that his guide is knowledgeable, and that the lion he has in his crosshairs is not legally protected? I mourn for Cecil, the lion. I mourn for all the great cats, who are just trying to earn a living, as well as the dogs and kitty-cats and bunnies

Powell Church new lead pastor is the Rev. Brian Davis. Photo by Cindy Taylor

ed and community oriented. He serves on the board of Eternal Family Project in Honduras (a home for girls), and has been involved in mission efforts in Haiti, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Zimbabwe and Sudan. He was also involved in tornado relief in the Chattanooga area in 2011-2012 which evolved into working with local families through Widow’s Harvest. He says Powell Church has a heart for missions both locally and beyond. “What amazes me about

this church is that the people are so welcoming and really want to share the love of Jesus with others. Their goal is to serve in any capacity meeting needs from large to small.” Davis says the children and youth ministries are a huge draw for people in the community because they aim at reaching people as they are. Church outreach ministries, such as Celebrate Recovery, are helping people turn their lives around. “I already love these

people. Powell Church is the ‘Real Deal.’ They love Jesus with all their heart and they really do love their neighbors. Anyone looking for a place to worship, grow in faith and serve others is welcome to come join us just as you are.” Powell Church will hold a fall kick-off event for the community from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13. The free event will feature fun, games and food and all are invited. Powell Church is at 323 W. Emory Road. Info: powellchurch.com or 938-2741.

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and groundhogs who get slaughtered on the roads. I can even find it in my heart to grieve for the coyotes and the snakes, who find their habitats shrinking every day, as fields and forests fall prey to subdivisions. Even with my bird phobia (and before you wonder, let me assure you, I have never seen the movie!) I love to hear their songs and watch them as they carefully, patiently build their nests. (Needless to say, I watch through a window!) The words of the old song come to mind: “Bless the beasts and the children, for in this world they have no voice, They have no choice.” (by DeVorzon and Botkin)

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■ Glenwood Baptist Church is accepting appointments for the John 5 Food Pantry. Info: 938-2611.

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■ Ridgeview Baptist Church offers Children’s Clothes Closet and Food Pantry 11 a.m.-2 p.m. each third Saturday. Free to those in the 37912/37849 ZIP code area. ■ Bookwalter UMC, 4218 Central Avenue Pike, will host “Dealing with Anger and Bad Attitudes in Children and Their Parents” seminar, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21. Cost: $20 each/$30 couple. Info/registration: biblicalparenting.org/ register or 609-771-8002. ■ Powell Church, 323 W. Emory Road, hosts Recovery at Powell at 6 p.m. Tuesdays. The program embraces people who struggle with addiction, compulsive behaviors, loss and life challenges. Info: recoveryatpowell.com or info@ powellchurch.com. ■ Bishopville Baptist Church, 9507 Depot St., Heiskell, will celebrate Homecoming during the 11 a.m. service Sunday, Aug. 23, with gospel singing group Inside Out. Food served after service. Everyone welcome.

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New pastor at Pleasant Hill Baptist Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Brushy Valley Road, has called a new pastor. The Rev. Douglas Munsey and his wife, Dwaynetta (Danie), will be welcomed with lunch on Sunday, Aug. 16, at Copper Ridge Elementary School, following the morning service. The community is invited to both the service and the lunch.

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“Every single one of us is broken to some degree, said Christy Kampf discipleship associate at Grace Baptist Church. “We all carry pain, selflimiting beliefs, and maybe even crushing emotional pain. You’d be surprised how many people label themselves as worthless or flawed and that manifests in all areas of life from finances to broken relationships.” Kampf, under the direction of pastor Todd Stewart, launched a new discipleship ministry for the church last December geared toward emotional and spiritual healing by offering classes from parenting, to how to deal with anxiety, to men’s issues, to women’s issues, to theology for those wanting to study the nuts and bolts of Christianity. The cornerstone of it all is the Freedom in Christ program designed to heal deep-seated emotional and spiritual wounds through a guided seven-step journey to self-discovery. It is sponsored by Freedom in Christ Ministries International and was developed by seminary professor Dr. Neil T. Anderson in 1989. Kampf seems uniquely qualified to lead the growing discipleship ministry. She studied business

at Penn State University, worked a number of years in corporate leadership, and has overcome her own challenges caused by a chaotic childhood. “I grew up in chaos and I wore those labels ‘worthless,’ ‘insignificant,’ ‘invisible’ for a very long time. I behaved out of those beliefs. There are a lot of people out there who know what this is like and how damaging to your life it can be. “The Freedom program is meant to help you face your deepest pain and free you from the bondage of self-limiting beliefs. You become spiritually free. “It’s an intense program, and it’s not that easy; but

many people who have gone through it faced their deepest pain and have come full circle to a place where they want to become mentors to pay it forward.” More than 50 people have attended classes with 28 going on to the Freedom program. “It’s really all about connecting. Connecting with God. Connecting with yourself. Connecting with each other. We want to be more than just the place you visit every Sunday morning. We want to be the place where you come to heal, to learn, to grow, and to build a supportive network. “Once you have let go of your pain and you know

who you are in Christ, then turn around and help someone else let go of their pain so they can grow in Christ as well. Continually growing and learning and mentoring, that’s what it means to be a disciple,” said Kampf. Info: ficm.org

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Welcome to the Ridge!

Pleasant Ridge welcomes first assistant principal

Joining the staff at Pleasant Ridge Elementary include (front) Tamara Roberts (third grade), Carolyn Marks (student support services), Faith Prunty (third), Joyce Miller (instructional assistant), Rodneyta Ferguson (instructional assistant); (back) Morgan Winchell (physical education), Cindy Sanford (assistant principal), Melanie Parker (school psychologist) and Regina Evans-Truss (nurse). Photo by Caroline White

There is a lot to be excited about at Pleasant Ridge Elementary this school year and one is the addition of the school’s first-ever assistant principal, Cindy Sanford. She will join principal Jessica Birdsong in what will be an awesome year at the Ridge. Sanford is a Leadership Academy Fellow and prior to her new position at PRES, she was a numeracy coach at Lonsdale Elementary Cindy Sanford for three years. She taught fourth grade for several on her master’s in education years. Sanford is working leadership at UT.

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Powell Elementary welcomes new teachers New staff receives West Haven welcome

Connie Smith has been named principal at West Haven Elementary School. She replaces Kathy Duggan who retired at the end of last year. Smith served as the school’s assistant principal under Duggan.

New staff members at Powell Elementary this year include Greg Bryant (fifth), Joy Kay (kindergarten) and Caleb Bradley (third). Welcome to the Panther family! Photos by R. White

Lots of changes at West Haven Elementary, including a new principal, new assistant principal, many new teachers and brand new, beautiful windows that were installed over the summer. New staff members include (front) assistant principal Stephanie Prince, Jill Hobbs (special needs Pre-K assistant); (back) Cat Chait (TPACK coach), Michelle Ownby (first grade), Lindsey Newman (third), Megan Guilliams (third) and Elizabeth Love (student teacher).

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Doh, create 3-D doodles and make personalized buttons at different stations. Who would have thought math and science could be this much fun? A live Skype call with NASA astronaut Jessica Meir was an added bonus to the fun activities planned and Meir joined the event to help further inspire children to pursue a path in STEM.

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House Mountain Hoedown By Carol Shane Fans of local music will be in luck this weekend when a lively festival celebrates its second year. Held in the shadow of House Mountain just eight miles northeast of Knoxville, the 2nd annual House Mountain Hoedown will feature six well-known area performers and bands. On the docket are the funloving and eclectic Y’uns Jug Band; Kukuly and the Gypsy Fuego, “hot jazz” artists who are influenced by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli; multiaward-winning dulcimer/ progressive folk artist Sarah Morgan; acoustic folk duo Jubal; blues/rock band Slow Blind Hill Jr.; and versatile jazz artist Kelle Jolly. “That festival has great

musical diversity, good country food, and a great overall atmosphere. I look forward to reconnecting with a lot of old – and young – friends,” says Danny Gammon, who sings and plays multiple instruments including fiddle, mandolin and kazoo with Y’uns Jug Band. Steve Horton, his partner in tunes and tomfoolery, agrees. “House Mountain is Knox County’s best mountain. It is the highest point in Knox County, and every time I stand on the top of House Mountain, I am the highest man in Knox County. And it’s shaped like a house. And having a hoedown in the shadow of House Mountain is obviously the best place in Knox County to have a hoedown.”

Y’uns Jug Band musicians and fun-lovers Danny Gammon and Steve Horton are looking forward to this weekend’s House Mountain Hoedown. Photo by Mitzi Black

weekender Part of a 500-acre natural area, House Mountain is indeed notable for having the highest elevation in Knox County at over 2,000 feet. Popular with birders as well as hikers, the area is temporary home to migrating flocks of hawks and warblers. According to the Knox County Department of Parks and Recreation, over 100 species of birds have been observed there. It’s an idyllic spot for a music festival. There’ll be a jam circle, so if you play an instrument, bring it along. And a square dance in the Washington Presbyterian Church pavilion will round out the evening. Proceeds from the event go to help preserve and improve the pavilion and park grounds, open year-round

to the community, at Washington Presbyterian Church in Corryton. “Last year was well attended,” says Horton, “and everyone seemed to have a good time. Everyone should come!” Gammon agrees. “Hope to see you there!” The 2nd annual 2015 House Mountain Hoedown will be held 1-9 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Washington Presbyterian pavilion and park, located at the corner of Shipe Road and Washington Pike in Corryton. Advance tickets are priced at $12 and are available by calling 6887744 or 314-2161. Tickets are $15 at the gate. Info: housemountainhoedown. com Send story suggestions to news@ shoppernewsnow.com.

Rare silent highlights film festival By Betsy Pickle Unlike Lana Turner, Helen Mundy really was discovered in a drugstore. But it was in Knoxville, not in Hollywood, and Mundy blew off the film industry after one movie. That was “Stark Love,” a 1927 silent that will be the culmination of “Southern Exposure: The Great Smoky Mountain Film Festival” at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Tennessee Theatre. Paramount wanted amateurs to portray the Appalachian characters in “Stark Love,” which was shot on the North Carolina side of the Smokies, in the Robbinsville area. “They wanted to find authentic hillbillies,” says Bradley Reeves, director of TAMIS, the Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound. “Where are you going to find those? Knoxville, of course. “So they passed through here, and they found Helen Mundy. She was a saucy teenager. She didn’t care about anybody or anything; she was just a wild girl by all accounts, and it really comes through in her performance, which is absolutely first rate for a firsttimer.” “Stark Love” earned great reviews but did not perform well at the box office. Prints of it – along with hundreds of other silent films – were later burned by the studio for their silver. British film historian Kevin Brownlow discovered a copy while filming in Prague in the late 1960s. The film is now on the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress, which has a copy. The Museum of Modern Art loaned the print that will be screening Saturday. TAMIS showed a “rough” 16mm print in

Knoxville teen Helen Mundy, star of “Stark Love” (1927) Photos from TAMIS

2007. “This is the brand-new restored print with the right inter-titles, the right lineup of clips from the best possible surviving materials,” says Reeves. “I’m proud it’s going to be on film because that’s something I love. It’s getting rarer and rarer to see that on a big screen.” “Southern Exposure” is part of the East Tennessee History Fair, which takes place throughout downtown Saturday. The film festival begins at noon with Dr. Bill Snyder playing favorites on the Mighty Wurlitzer. The free afternoon program runs till 5 p.m. and includes films made by commercial photographer Jim Thompson between 1915 and 1950. “It’s some of the most amazing footage that I’ve ever seen in my life,” says Reeves. “Jim Thompson is so important in the development of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. He was there at the beginning, … and he doesn’t get the credit that he deserves.” The afternoon includes a lot of footage of the Smokies plus films shot around downtown Knoxville. Reeves recruited local musicians to put music to the silents: Todd Steed for the

compilation “Silent Town,” Dave Ball for the newsreel segment “Our Southern Mountaineers”/“In the Moonshine Country” and the Swill Sippers for “A Forgotten Smokey Mountain Road Trip.” Bill Landry will introduce amateur movies shot in the Smokies and will be on the screen in a 1989 episode of “The Heartland Series” called “The Rolling Store,” complete with outtakes. After a break, the evening program ($9 adults, $7 seniors and children) will begin at 7 p.m. with the documentary “Lost Masterpiece: Karl Brown’s Stark Love” by

Short films in “Southern Exposure” will include serious and campy footage shot in the Smokies. Dr. John White, followed by “Stark Love,” with an introduction by Jack Neely. Reeves says Mundy was being groomed for stardom but never made another movie. “She didn’t play the game. She didn’t care.” Like Lana Turner,

whose first marriage was to Artie Shaw, she married a bandleader, Donald Berringer. Unlike Turner, she

stayed married, and raised a family of in Kalamazoo, Mich., where she lived till the end of her life.

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Sequoyah Hills resident George Dominick takes filming the Smokies seriously.

Ice Cube revs up a crowd in “Straight Outta Compton,” a gritty biopic about seminal rap group N.W.A., formed in the uneasy streets of Compton, Calif., in the mid-1980s. Ice Cube (played by his real-life son O’Shea Jackson Jr.), Dr. Dre (Corey Hawkins), Easy-E (Jason Mitchell), DJ Yella (Neil Brown Jr.) and MC Ren (Aldis Hodge) shook up the music world and American culture with frank lyrical depictions of life in their neighborhood. Also opening this week: “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.”

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Homer B. Clonts (1924-1999) Homer B. Clonts was born on Feb. 18, 1924, in Bluffton, Ala., the son of Presley R. (1884-1952) and Martha Donaldson Clonts (1888-1966). The family moved to Menlo, Ga., where Homer graduated from the local high school in 1941 as valedictorian of his class. After working for Combustion Engineering Co. in Chattanooga for a time, he joined the Navy where he served from 1943 to 1945. He was on three ships as a Navy signalman, serving longest on the staff of Adm. Richmond K. Turner, who was then commander of the Amphibious Forces of the Pacific. He participated in the invasions of the Marshall Islands, Guam, Iwo Jima and

of Okinawa. Upon his discharge at the end of World War II in 1946, he entered the University of Jim Tumblin Tennessee intending first to become an engineer. He soon found that physics and calculus were not to his liking and entered the school of journalism. He wrote for Okinawa, and, finally, in the the Orange and White, the liberation of the Philippines. student newspaper, and also His aptitude for writing a worked for the UT public revivid description of an event lations office. Before his graduation, he is reflected in a large volume of stories he wrote dur- took a job as editor of the ing his Navy career, many Carthage (Tenn.) Courier, in graphic detail, especially a small paper where he rethose about Kamikaze at- ceived valuable experience tacks. Some were written on reporting, editing and actthe back of a large map and ing as his own photograwould be published much pher. On Feb. 7, 1948, Homer later, in April 1985, in a story he wrote for the 40th Clonts and Ada Bowers anniversary of the invasion (1922-2013) were married.

Theirs was a close partnership. Early in their marriage, when a local traintruck collision killed 10 people, he pressed his new wife into action as the photographer while he gathered the facts and wrote the story. In 1949 Homer Clonts joined the staff of the Knoxville News Sentinel as a reporter. His story of the segregation crisis in Clinton in 1956 represents some of his best reporting. When John Kasper incited a mob, there were several reporters shoved around and more than once their lives were threatened. Clonts started his story with these words: CLINTON – A mob of about 1,500 persons, whipped white-hot by a

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fiery segregationist imported from Alabama (originally from Greenwich Village and Washington, D.C.), made law and order a mockery in East Tennessee last night. When they started to ease off, a mob of teenagers fresh from a victorious football game came in, revitalized the riot and kept it going until early morning. Police, deputies and highway patrol officers just let it happen. Passively. Except once, when the mob turned toward the home of Mayor W.E. Lewallen, and the officers turned the mob back. … Many will remember him for the column he wrote each Sunday. His boss, city editor Joe Levitt, had a very direct style and, as Clonts remembered the conversation, it started (and ended) something like this, “You start writing the garden column next week.” So began a 25-year series of articles. He didn’t consider himself much of a gardener in 1957 at first but he came up with a story every week even through the winter months when it was not easy to find something to write about. In very early spring, his annual alert would appear announcing the frost free date: According to recent UT research, there is a 25 percent chance that the last occurrence of a 32-degree or lower temperature will be on or after April 10 in Knoxville. At a 50 percent level of probability, the last occurrence of 32-degrees or lower temperature is expected to be on or after April 2. These probabilities are based on 30 years of continuous records ending in 1970.

While he was on the education beat in 1959, Clonts wrote an innovative series of articles describing his “enrolling” and attending class in successive levels of grade school beginning with first grade. The articles attracted national attention and won him an award from the Education Writers Association. In 1964 he was promoted to assistant city editor and then became city editor in 1970 succeeding today’s Grammar Gremlin writer, Don Ferguson, who became chief clerk for the U.S. District Court. In 1977 he became the editorial page editor. Even after the promotions he continued to write the garden column, eventually accumulating 25 years at the task. Upon his retirement in 1989, he continued to write a column on his reminiscences. Gardening became his hobby too over the years but it did not replace his interest in woodworking, photography, coin collecting and reading. And, he once won a blue ribbon at the Tennessee Valley Fair for a rug he had made. A faithful member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City, Homer B. Clonts passed away after a brief illness on Oct. 13, 1999, at 75 years of age. He was survived by his wife of 51 years and two daughters, Elaine C. Russell and Janice C. Farrington. After services at Rose Mortuary, he was buried in Lynnhurst Cemetery. Fourteen years later, on May 3, 2013, Ada B. Clonts passed away at 90 years of age. She was buried beside her husband in the family burial plot.

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Wilhoit takes job seriously, self not so By Bonny C. Millard WBIR news anchor Robin Wilhoit’s 25-year career in the news business has allowed her to step into the lives of many Robin Wilhoit people, and she said the experiences have touched her. Wilhoit spoke to the Rotary Club of Knoxville, where she was introduced by president-elect Allen

Pannell Jr. Wilhoit did a story in May on Pannell and his wife, Amy, who died of breast cancer in 2014. “The stories that have had the greatest impact on me are the personal stories. They’re not the stories that necessarily I’m going to be leading right at six o’clock. They will be a little further down in the newscast, but they are just as powerful. One particular is one I did earlier this year on Allen’s wife. Talk about a beautiful love story. Theirs went fast. Un-

Purdy is Food City VP Food City officials have named Ross Purdy as the company’s new vice president of center store operations. Purdy, formerly of Daymon Worldwide, brings more than 35 years of industry experience to the Food City team. “Ross has worked in grocery retail, consumer package goods and private brands with a number of leading retailers domestically and internationally”, says Steven C. Smith, Food City president and CEO. Ross Purdy Purdy’s responsibilities will include the oversight of all center store operations, supervision of the category management staff, space management team, grocery supervisors and coordination of the consumer product goods partners. Purdy holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Western Kentucky University and participated in Harvard’s General Management Program.

fortunately, breast cancer got in the way.” Wilhoit started WBIR’s Buddy Check 10 program years ago to remind women to do monthly breast selfexams as well as promote awareness of breast cancer. Wilhoit started her journalism career with WJHL in Johnson City right after college. In 1990 during the Gulf War, she was sent to the airport to cover the arrival home of a young U.S. Marine captain. After the story aired, he asked her

out, and they were married three years later. “So I have to say it’s the best story I’ve ever done because I got a great husband and two wonderful kids out of it.” By Sandra Clark Wilhoit, co-chair of this If the football team wins year’s United Way campaign, said she’s had her 8 games the Volunteers will have share of embarrassing mohad a good ments on air, and one taught year – well, her an important lesson. 8 games “I learned at that moment plus the in time ‘Do not take yourself bowl game. too seriously,’ and I don’t,” That’s the she said. “But ‘Do take your opinion job and your passion seriof WVLT ously,’ and that I do.” a s s i s tant Hobby sports director Daryl Hobby told the North Knox Rotary Club. The women’s basketball team has a chance to be great gency Physicians and a gen- this season with red shirt eral internist with Columbia sophomores Mercedes RusRegional Medical Center. sell (6-6 center) and Diamond Watterson earned his DeShields (6-1 guard) having medical degree from East been ranked Nos. 1 and 2 in Carolina University of their high school class. Medicine and completed his But the “best team” at UT, residency and fellowship at the one most likely to win a Vanderbilt University Medi- national championship first cal Center. He is certified is the softball team, Hobby by the American Board of said. Internal Medicine with a What about baseball? subspecialty in rheumatol“Tennessee recruited a ogy and is a member of the great class, but then they all American College of Rheu- signed pro contracts,” said matology. Hobby. “But if you can’t win Dr. Watterson practices with this guy (coach Dave with Dr. James Burns and Serrano), then what? We Dr. Kenny Sizemore and need patience.” Family Nurse Practitioner Former News Sentinel Emily Mather. Info: 865- sports guy Jesse Smithey 691-4100. has joined WVLT as the sta-

Watterson joins Summit Rheumatology Associates Michael Watterson, M.D., is now seeing patients at Rheumatology Associates of East Tennessee, located at 324 Park 40 North Boulevard. P r i o r to joining Dr. Watterson Summit, Dr. Watterson was with University of Tennessee Rheumatology Associates at UT Medical Center and practiced for 10 years with Arthritis Specialists of Nashville. He also served as an independent contractor with Southeastern Emer-

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Talking Vols with Daryl Hobby tion gears up for high school football. “We’ll go bigger, deeper and better” than before with post-game analysis, Hobby said. More Q&A: David Dooley asked what’s left to cover with practices closed. “Stretching,” said Hobby. Kahlil McKenzie? “The real deal; takes us back to the days of Albert Haynesworth and John Henderson with Leonard Little coming from outside.” Tom Brady? “(The suspension) doesn’t matter. Brady will lose money, but he makes a gazillion. … The Patriots may go 2-2 (during the 4-game suspension), but they’ll still win the division. … And you know who they play when Brady comes back? Indianapolis.” Von Pearson? “With the charges dropped, he’ll get back (onto the team). He’s never been taken off the roster.” UT vs. Arkansas? “It’s a 50-50 game that will go to the last play.” Hobby is living the dream. He’s an East Tennessean by birth and a Vol by choice, graduating from UT in 1997. He’s been with WVLT since 2005.

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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 12 Computer Workshop: Word Basics, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Requires “Introducing the Computer” or equivalent skills. Info/registration: 525-5431. International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook.

THURSDAY, AUG. 13 “Creating a Rain Garden … doing your part to manage storm water runoff,” 3:15-4:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Speakers: Extension Master Gardener Joyce Montgomery and Adam Rahim. Free and open to the public. Info: 3298892. Heiskell Seniors meeting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Heiskell Community Center, 9420 Heiskell Road. Speaker: Susan Long from CAC. No charge, donations appreciated. Info: Janice White, 548-0326. Movie & Popcorn: “Exodus: Gods and Kings,” 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711. “Moving and Grooving Line Dancing” luncheon hosted by the Knoxville Christian Women’s Connection, 10:45 a.m., Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. Cost: $12. Complimentary child care by reservation only. Info/reservations: 315-8182 or knoxvillechristianwomen@gmail.com. Preparing Your Book for Self-Publication workshop, 6-8 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Kathleen Fearing. Registration deadline: Aug. 6. Info/

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An Evening with Al Wilson and Friends, 6:308:30 p.m., East Tennessee Technology Access Center, 116 Childress St. Tickets: $50. Tickets not available at the door. ETTAC fundraiser. Info/tickets: 219-0130 or ettac. org. Praise Song Fest, 6:30 p.m., Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Highway. Featuring: Highway 33, Sarah Holloway, Katelyn Parker and Nancy Hodges. Cost: $10. Nursery provided. Info: 922-1412.

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Eighth Annual East Tennessee History Fair, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., downtown including East Tennessee History Center, Krutch Park, Market Square, Tennessee Theatre, World’s Fair Park, art venues and tours. History Hound Dog Costume Contest, food trucks, re-enactors, kids’ activities, film festival. Admission: free; “Stark Love” screening $9 adults, $7 seniors and children. Info: www.easttnhistory.org/eastTNhistoryfair. House Mountain Hoedown music festival, 1-9 p.m., WPC Community Park and Pavilion, 7405 Washington Pike, Corryton. Admission: $12 advance; $15 at the gate. Concessions available. Info/tickets: 314-2161 or housemountainhoedown.com. Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Info: feralfelinefriends.org.

Big Ridge Bluegrass Festival, Big Ridge State Park. Arts and crafts demonstrations and booths, 4 p.m.-dark; music, 7 p.m.-midnight. Info: tnstateparks. com/parks/events/big-ridge. Knox County Veterans Service Office visit, 9-10 a.m., Karns Senior Center, 8042 Oak Ridge Highway. One-on-one assistance to explain VA benefits, answer questions, and assist veterans and family member with filing for their VA benefits. Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., 1009 Main St., Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.

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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19 International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers. org; on Facebook.

SATURDAY, AUG. 22 Film night with potluck meal, 6-9 p.m., Narrow Ridge’s Mac Smith Resource Center, 936 Liberty Hill Road, Washburn. Bring covered dish to share. Info: 4973603 or community@narrowridge.org. Fish Fry Fundraiser, 4 p.m., Powell Masonic Lodge #582, 7700 Fersner Road. Live music by David

West and guests. Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Info: feralfelinefriends.org. Senior Ballroom Dance, 7-9 p.m., Halls Senior Center, 4405 Crippen Road. Admission: $5. Live music by Mood Swing. Info: 922-0416.

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LOOKING FOR LAND? Call US "The Certified Land Consultants." $44,900 – 3.88 acres (929583) POWELL – Move-in-ready. This 4BR/3BA home has eat-in kit, formal LR & DR, den w/FP, BR & full BA on main, mstr suite up. Many updates including: Roof 5 yrs, siding & guttering 2 yrs, all new flooring, all new windows, doors, fixtures, range & fresh paint. $199,900 (914412)

TIMBERLAKE – Great 5BR/3BA, all brick, 2-story. Marble entry & mstr suite to die for. Mstr has walk-in closet & lg 22x15 ofﬁce or sitting area w/2 additional closets off BR. BR on main, cathedral ceilings in Fam rm, formal LR & DR, eatin kit w/2 pantrys & laundry rm. Level yard along w/screened porch & 3-car gar. $339,900 (925118)

$49,065 – 4.24 acres (929590) $60,000 – 11.29 acres (920648) $75,000 – 8.78 acres (910280) $84,900 – 2.5 acres gated (926649) $79,900 – 2 acres w/home (908559) $85,000 – 6 acres w/creek (927701) $119,000 – 5.01 acres (923084) $129,900 – 12.14 acres (910270) $144,000 – 20+/– acres, gated & mtn view (926637) $156,000 – 17.5 acres (928303) $169,000 – 20+/– acres (926655)

HALLS – Brick & stone, 4BR/3.5BA home in the Harbor Cove section of Timberlake. This home features tray & vaulted ceilings, lg kit w/hickory cabinets, granite tops, island & lg pantry. Mstr on main w/4BRs & bonus/theater rm. Deck in back great for entertaining. Neighborhood amenities include: Pool, tennis, playground & clubhouse. $289,900 (935051)

KARNS – Custom-built home w/breathtaking views. This brick bsmt rancher sits on private 1 acre + or - w/salt water inground pool. Plenty of rm for everyone! This home features: Mstr suite w/oversized closet, den w/FP, rec rm w/FP & wet bar, lg screened porch & deck overlooking pool, 4-car gar, wkshp, storm celler & plenty of stg. $579,900 (927401)

< POWELL – Private & gated. This 13.98 acre mini-farm features: All brick 3BR rancher w/attached 3-car along w/ det 3-car w/ofﬁce & BA, horse barn, 4-slat board fencing & auto watering sys for live stock. $524,900 (930293)

$224,900 – 67.13 acres (918598) $249,900 – 38+ acres (914453) $289,000 – 16 acres & 5 structures (928728) $325,000 – 31.8 acres (924339) $590,000 – 70 acres w/creek (927957)

< GATED 36+ACRE ESTATE lake & mtn views. Custom 4BR/6BA home has everything you need all on 1 level, full BA off each BR, 2nd story theater/game rm with full BA & workout rm. Enjoy the orchard & bring your animals. Barn: 2,400 SF, 7 stalls, hay loft & 1,800 SF apartment. Several possible building sites. $1,200,000 (932763)

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NEWS FROM TENNOVA HEALTH & FITNESS

Massage services at Tennova Tennova Health & Fitness Center offers a full range of massage and spa services. Massage options include: ■ Relaxation Massage, a classic massage that incorporates the main Swedish techniques to stimulate circulation, reduce tension, relieve stress and promote overall relaxation. Cost is $40 for 30 minutes, $55 for 60 minutes, $75 for 90 minutes. ■ Deep Tissue Massage, a massage that restores the structural and functional integrity of the body by improving posture, stimulating circulation and relieving pain from trigger points. Cost is $45 for 30 minutes, $65 for 60 minutes, $80 for 90 minutes. ■ Hot Stone Massage, a sensory-indulging treatment that uses warm stones in tandem with the therapist’s hands to melt away tension and stress. Cost is $70 for 60 minutes, $90 for 90 minutes. ■ Fibromyalgia Massage, a massage designed to soothe people with fibromyalgia and meet their varying needs. Cost is $60 for 60 minutes, $75 for 90 minutes. ■ Aromatherapy Massage, a stress-reducing, aromatic experience that induces relaxation of the nervous system. Choose from the following 4 fusions of essential oils: relaxing, rejuvenating, balancing and energizing. Cost is $60 for 60 minutes, $80 for 90 minutes. ■ Pregnancy Massage, a relaxing way to alleviate pregnancy-related tension. Our certified massage therapist provides a caring touch and enough pillows to ensure your comfort. Cost is $60 for 60 minutes. Add $10 to all prices for non-members. Gift certiﬁcates are available.

Back injury patient finds relief at Tennova By Shannon Carey Marco Zurita-Mejia’s shortterm goal is to do three miles on the upper body arm ergometer. His long-term goal? That he will one day be able to walk again. Marco worked in construction until an accident caused him to fall from the second story of a building. Now, he has limited function in his legs. Most days he uses a wheelchair, but once a week he can walk with a cane. He works out four days each week at Tennova Health & Fitness. On Fridays, he adds a massage from the Spa Services department to help relax his overworked upper body and increase muscle tone in his legs. Spa coordinator Tina Vaught said therapeutic massage can help clients with a variety of conditions, including chronic pain, muscle tightness, headaches and general muscle aches. “Pain relief is on the opposite end of the spectrum than someone who just comes in to relax,” said Tina. Marco often exercises in the pool at Tennova Health & Fitness to get a lower-impact workout. He said the Tennova massage therapists tailor each session to his needs that day, usually doing a combination of relaxation and deep tissue massages. “They ask where I feel tight, then work with that a little longer,” he said. “All of our services can be customized based on the individual’s goals for the session,” said Tina. “Therapeutic massage is an effective modality that can help decrease muscular tension.” All Tennova’s massage therapists are state-licensed and complete 25 hours of continuing education every two years to keep up with the latest techniques. Marco said all staff members at Tennova Health & Fitness are friendly and professional. “I recommend Tennova 100 percent. When I’m coming in every day it’s better,” said Marco. “I feel my strength coming back. That is my goal coming here, to get strong and walk again.”

Marco Zurita-Mejia and spa coordinator Tina Vaught pause in one of the Tennova Health & Fitness massage rooms. Marco receives regular massage to help him recover from a construction accident. Photo by S. Carey

Marco Zurita-Mejia often works out in the pool at Tennova Health & Fitness Center. Photo by S. Carey

Located off Emory Road in Powell For additional information, call Tennova Health & Fitness Center at 859-7900 or visit Tennova.com

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