Powell/Norwood Shopper-News 082014

POWELL/NORWOOD VOL. 53 NO. 33

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IN THIS ISSUE Back-to-school Back to school is one of my favorite times. I love the energy that is present at the start of the school year as teachers, parents and students are ready to get back to learning and making great memories.

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Sneak Peek at Powell

Read Ruth White on page A-3

Delay on Powell sign project TDOT’s original design for landscaping the exit quadrants of I-75 and Emory Road did not include signage, and this could delay the project for a year.

Committee chair Kim Severance says a second environmental impact study may be required for the new design. She asked Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett for help.

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Kiersten Sheppard meets her new teacher, Becky Foust. The event gave students and teachers a chance to meet before the start of school. Photos by Cindy Taylor

Read Burchett’s remarks on A-10

Looking at Steve Hall’s defeat It has been 20 years since a Knox County state representative lost a party primary, but Martin Daniel made history when he upset incumbent Rep. Steve Hall on Aug. 7.

The last time that happened was in 1994 when Tim Burchett defeated then-incumbent Rep. Maria Peroulas in the same district.

How did Daniel do it?

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Fourth-grade teachers Kim Longmire and Wendy Cagle sport shirts with the 2014-2015 theme of Powell Elementary’s Shining Stars at Sneak Peek night.

Back to school bash

By Cindy Taylor

Read Victor Ashe on page A-4

Arthur John Stupka The Smoky Mountains National Park’s first naturalist helped lay out the 800mile trail system in the park.

He also added hundreds of observations to the journal he started at age 15.

Eventually, those observations would number 18,000 and are now computerized as a part of the park archives for use by scientists in understanding the long-term changes in its flora and fauna.

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Read Jim Tumblin on page A-5

Update on Fountain City Lake Mayor Madeline Rogero reported progress on repairs at Fountain City Lake.

The city budget includes $250,000 for upgrades, with the initial contract on the Aug. 19 City Council agenda.

The lake will be drained and the leak in the earthen berm repaired, starting next month, with spring water to start refilling by the end of October.

Rogero promised consultation with an engineer toward long-term solutions.

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Read Sandra Clark on page A-10

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Dr. Health E. Hound, volunteer Katie Esch and Mayor Tim Burchett welcome students to the third annual Back to School Bash at the Expo Center.

For three years Knox County and Mayor Tim Burchett have sponsored the Back to School Bash at the Knoxville Expo Center. This year, the line formed out the door, down the sidewalk and turned a corner well before time to open the doors.

Mayor Burchett and wife Kelly threw open the doors to the center at 3 p.m. to an onslaught of thousands of students and parents looking to cash in on much-needed school supplies.

Along with the free school supplies, those attending enjoyed activities, food, special programs and vendor booths offering everything from health-care info to dance-studio invites and more. Dr. Health E. Hound roamed the aisles offering extra fun and free health advice.

Sabrina Martin, 5, shows brother Andy and mom Krystal a great find at the Back to School Bash. Martin started kindergarten this year at Paulette Elementary in Maynardville. Photos by Cindy Taylor The University of Tennessee Medical Center Mobile Mammography unit was onsite. The Knoxville Expo Center, Star 102.1 and United Healthcare were major sponsors for this year’s event.

Pridemore faces trial by fire; lawyers worry

By Betty Bean “You’re at the airport with your wife and kids, getting ready to board a plane to Disney World.

But when you get to the gate for the flight to Orlando, there’s an election, and a guy who’s never flown before is elected pilot and citizens are comPridemore pelled to get on that plane …”

This is how one Knoxville attorney described having pending cases in Chancery Court, Division II, where the newly elected and little-known Republican Clarence “Eddie” Pridemore will preside come Sept. 1.

Pridemore’s victory over respected incumbent Daryl Fansler, a Democrat, was a product of the GOP’s “Red to the Roots” project

and sent shockwaves through the local legal community.

“You hear it from every lawyer of every stripe who practices here, throughout the courthouse and out on the street and everywhere – ‘Oh, my gosh! What’re we going to do now?’ ” said David Buuck, Knox County’s chief deputy law director.

The city of Knoxville is awaiting several decisions in important cases pending in Division II, including Lamar v Knoxville, which challenges the city’s right to regulate billboards; Anderson and Woodridge v Knoxville, an appeal of the city’s closure of Ben Atchley Street in Bearden; and Royal Properties Inc. v Knoxville, dealing with the fate of the Pryor Brown parking garage.

Arthur Seymour Jr. represents the Northshore Town Center developer who intervened in a case filed by county residents opposing a large mixed-use development

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project inside the city.

“All I know to do is forge ahead,” Seymour said. “He says he’s going to judge’s school, so there’s that.”

At “Baby Judges’ College,” operated by the Administrative Offices of the Courts in Nashville, Pridemore will have five days of seminars, sign up for his $175,000-peryear paycheck and get fitted for his robe (a standard choir robe will suffice). When he returns, Pridemore will immediately face Motion Day, where dozens of lawyers present a wide variety of cases.

“If Eddie has half a lick of sense, he’ll sit there like a stone, nod his head and take cases under advisement. The problem with that is he’ll have to write opinions and will get swamped pretty quickly. His cases will drag, and complaints will start coming in,” said one very experienced attorney, speaking anonymously.

Most worry less about Pridemore than about those who will stand before him.

“I have cases where clients will be in front of a judge with no Chancery Court experience who engaged in the political process and had some issues regarding his personal finances. Without being critical of the chancellor-elect, it raises significant questions about the manner and method by which we elect judges in Knox County,” said Greg Isaacs, who represents Lamar Outdoor Advertising.

Attorneys speaking anonymously had less tactful takes: “There needs to be a preliminary threshold for who gets to be a judge. … You’re going to wonder why your children got taken away or why you lost your inheritance. … A chimpanzee could have won if it had an R behind its name. … An incompetent buffoon ran a stealth campaign and got elected.”

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‘Candy Lady’ finds help for swallowing problems When Dorothy Robbins of Sevierville visits Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, she usually brings a box of fresh peanut brittle or assorted avors of tafďŹ es with her. “They call me the Candy Lady,â€? said Robbins, 73. “I’ve worked 40 years at the candy shop (Ole Smokey Candy Kitchen) in Gatlinburg. So I make a variety and take it to them. Dr. Jackson loves peanut brittle, so I always take him some.â€?

Robbins tells a funny but harrowing story about the time in October 2011 when a 200-pound bear broke into the shop at night. Robbins and a coworker found him in the morning. “There was a hole in the glass door and pecans everywhere,� Robbins recalled.

The women called the police, who chased the bear out of the shop and right past Robbins. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency ofďŹ cials tried to trap him in the days

following, with no success.

The incident made the news and can still be seen on YouTube. “I said we have the sweetest bear in town!� said Robbins. “He was the smartest, too – he picked our candy shop! And they never did catch him.�

But that wasn’t the ďŹ rst frightening experience for Robbins. In 1989, she successfully battled Hodgkin’s lymphoma, undergoing 40 radiation treatments at Fort Sanders Regional.

The treatments eliminated the cancer, but subsequent scarring from chest radiation narrowed her esophagus to the point where she couldn’t eat without food getting caught. A narrowed esophagus can also be the result of acid reux disease, a common ailment. “It’s very frightening,â€?

Robbins said. “People who have not had it happen to them don’t know.�

Any food could get stuck in Robbins’ esophagus for days, especially foods like chicken or beef, she said. “I couldn’t swallow anything else either, even saliva,� she added. “It’s a scary thought when nothing will go down.�

Robbins lived with the condition for many years.

But about ďŹ ve years ago, she was referred to Dr. Mark Jackson, a gastroenterologist with Fort Sanders Regional. Jackson told Robbins he could “stretchâ€? her esophagus to help her swallow better.

With Robbins under anesthesia, Jackson inserted an endoscope – a tiny lighted video camera – down her throat. He then used slender instruments to expand and stretch the narrow places.

The procedure made a difference immediately, Robbins said, and she now has the treatment on a regular

Body’s digestive train can be derailed When your co-worker phones the ofďŹ ce saying he or she has “stomach u,â€? don’t believe it. That’s because the vomiting and diarrhea associated with the condition probably has nothing to do with the u – it’s more likely to be gastroenteritis, one of the more common ailments that can go wrong with the super-sophisticated human plumbing we call the digestive system.

Dr. Muhammed The mouth, Iqbal, Gastroenteresophagus, stomach, ologist large and small intestines, and anus are all part of the digestive system, with the tongue, salivary glands, pancreas, liver and gallbladder also pitching in. Even nerves and blood play a major role in the digestive process.

With so many body parts working together just to process that sausage biscuit you had for breakfast, it isn’t surprising that sometimes things go wrong. In fact, an estimated 60 to 70 million Americans are affected by one digestive disease or another each year, resulting in 48.3 million visits to the doctor, 21.7 million hospitalizations and almost a quarter million deaths.

Here are a few common conditions: â– Gastroenteritis – Often called “stomach u,â€? it’s inammation of the small intestine caused by viruses, bacteria or parasites. â– Gastroesophageal Reux Disease (GERD) – More commonly known as heartburn, symptoms occur when the stomach contents back up into the esophagus.

Occasional GERD doesn’t usually indicate a problem. “But if it’s persistent, if you have difďŹ culty or if you have weight loss, it needs to be evaluated,â€? said Dr. Mu-

hammed Iqbal, gastroenterologist with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. GERD can sometimes be a symptom of other conditions such as asthma, esophageal cancer or a precancerous condition called Barrett’s esophagus. â– Constipation – Americans spend $725 million a year on laxatives, trying to facilitate a bowel movement. â– Diarrhea – Constipation’s “evil twinâ€? causes repeated trips to the bathroom. Usually diarrhea is brought on by mild infections of the colon or small intestine. â– Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) – IBS is an intestinal disorder that causes abdominal pain, cramping or bloating and diarrhea or constipation. â– Inammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) – Another name for either Crohn’s disease or ulcertative colitis. The disease stems from inammation of the colon. â– Diverticular disease –The colon becomes weakened and pouches form along its surface. The pouches can collect food and become infected, resulting in pain and tenderness in the lower abdomen. â– Colorectal cancer – The digestive system is home to more cancers and causes more cancer mortalities than any other organ system in the body. Colon cancer affects more than 100,000 Americans each year. The good news is that most colon cancer is preventable through regular screening. “Colon cancer deaths have decreased because there is effective screening and better treatments. Pre-cancerous polyps (growths that can be precursors to colon cancer) can be completely and safely removed during colonoscopy,â€? Iqbal says, adding that the most important thing to remember is that “colonoscopy saves lives.â€?

If you have digestive discomfort or difďŹ culties, or symptoms that may be caused by the conditions listed above, call 865-541-4280 or go to www.fsregional.com/gi

basis. At ďŹ rst she went every month, and now sees Jackson several times each year.

Her procedure is done at the Center for Digestive Health at Fort Sanders Regional and takes about 15-20 minutes. “I’m

down and back in a day,� said Robbins, noting that she eats softer foods immediately following ful doctor. That whole group, they’re great – so wonderful the procedure. “Dr. Jackson is a wonder- and caring.�

Sweet words from the Candy Lady, who can more easily swallow the foods she enjoys.

Time for ‘gut check’?

Tests can be life savers Tummy trouble? It may be time for a “gut check.� A variety of tests are available to help gastroenterologists (specialists in digestive disorders) diagnose and treat the cause of “GI blues.�

The Fort Sanders Center for Digestive Health has gastroenterologists Richard Cohn, MD; Jeffrey Brown, MD; Mark Jackson, MD; Muhammed Iqbal, MD; and Robert Pollack, MD, who offer a variety of diagnostic procedures, inDr. Mark Jackson, Gastroenterologist cluding the following:

Colonoscopy Colonoscopy is the examination of the entire colon (large intestine) to look for early signs of colon cancer (polyps). Usually an outpatient procedure, colonoscopy is performed by inserting a exible lighted tube into the rectum.

It requires intravenous sedation and adequate preparation to clean the colon. The exam will take about 20 minutes but can save your life.

Colonoscopy screening is recommended for everyone at age 50 and every 10 years after that if the test is normal. People with a family history of colon cancer, inammatory bowel disease or ulcerative colitis need to have the procedure at a younger age and more frequently. “Colon cancer can be managed, treated and cured if found early,â€? says Dr. Jackson. “The thing I’ve learned over the past 25 years is the importance of getting people past the fear and embarrassment of having to go through colonoscopy.

The more people we can get screened the better.�

Capsule endoscopy (“PillCam�)

This high-tech procedure uses a pill-sized video camera to view images of the small intestine, which cannot be viewed with traditional upper endoscopy or colonoscopy. The camera

takes multiple pictures of the small intestine as it passes through the bowel. The most common use is to search for causes of bleeding from the small intestine. It can also be used to test for Crohn’s disease and small bowel tumors.

On the day prior to the procedure a laxative solution is given to cleanse the small intestine.

The PillCam is then swallowed and passes through the digestive tract while transmitting video images to a recorder worn on the patient’s belt. The test takes about eight hours.

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) Upper GI endoscopy, sometimes called EGD, helps in diagnosing and treating esophagitis, heartburn, ulcers and bleeding. The procedure is the visual examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract using a lighted exible endoscope. It is performed in an outpatient setting and utilizes intravenous sedation to relax the patient. The endoscope is inserted through the mouth into the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. The exam takes about 5-10 minutes.

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) ERCP enables the physician to diagnose problems that involve the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts and pancreas. In this procedure a exible lighted tube is passed through the mouth and into the stomach and upper intestine to visualize the opening to ducts from the liver and pancreas. Once identiďŹ ed, a narrow plastic tube is passed through the scope into the duct, where a dye is injected and X-rays are taken. If the exam shows a gallstone or narrowing of the ducts, specialized equipment can be used to remove the stones or relieve the obstruction. The exam takes 30-60 minutes.

For more information about gastroenterology services at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center or assistance in ďŹ nding a physician, call 865-541-4280.

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Welcome back!

Back to school is one of my favorite times. I love the energy that is present at the start of the school year as teachers, parents and students are ready to get back to learning and making great memories.

Ruth White Vietnam native Chi Dang is now officially a United States citizen.

I was fortunate to attend the first day of school at Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy as staff members rolled out the red carpet to welcome returning students. I was a guest paparazzi with a mandate Brittany Clark with Well Child; Tori Weiss, director of operations for Well Child; and Bobbi Wrenchey, community outreach coorto capture the smiles and dinator with United Healthcare, at the health screening. Photos by Cindy Taylor some not-so-happy faces of the students.

When I snapped the photo of principal Susan Espiritu hugging a child, I said to myself, “This is what it’s all about.” The look of happiness Jessica Brooks has joined on the child’s face was pricethe American Cancer Soless, and it was obvious that ciety as its specialist workit was a genuine pleasure for ing for Relay for Life in the Espiritu to see the child. north area – and she is lookLearning in the classing for volunteers. room will always be a top priority in schools, but I also believe that children need to know that they are loved and supported regardless of Cindy their situation outside of the school building. The staff at Taylor Sarah Moore Greene created a lasting impression for their students with the red-carpet New Relay for Life specialist treatment and hosted one of “I am originally from Jessica Brooks the best back-to-school celeNorth Knoxville and have brations that I’ve witnessed. recently moved back,” she Former UT quarterback said. “I am so excited to be Sterling “Sterl the Pearl” able to work in the place Henton was there, pumpwhere I grew up and love ing out dance tunes that set so much. This is a chance the pace for the morning. As for me to work hand in Anna Lee and Charles students filed from cars and hand with all those I call Daniel Kiser, Martha yellow buses, they walked neighbors to finish the fight Raper and Martha the carpet as cameras against cancer.”

Cummings at the recent flashed, teachers gave high Brooks and Relay for Life naturalization ceremony need volunteers – cancer survivors, caregivers, community leaders and anyone who wants to make a difference – to organize and will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m. Healthcare invited us to recruit fundraising teams, Monday and Tuesday, Aug. bring our mobile clinic togarner community support, 25-26, at the Powell Library day.”

Medical assistants and coordinate logistics, seek on Emory Road. Four men and three women, ages 20 nurse practitioners perrefreshments and prizes, plan entertainment and to 70, are needed for the formed free well exams/ lend a hand to ensure the roles of family members and health screenings for any one voiceover role for Mrs. who attended. Students resuccess of the 2015 event. ceived vision exams, hearFor more info or to join Enquist, the neighbor.

The call is for anyone in- ing exams, head-to-toe the Relay for Life of North Knox as a volunteer or terested in the art of acting. physicals and sports physicals at no charge. team participant call 558■ United for “This is the first time we 4046, visit RelayForLife.org have done this in Knoxville, healthcare or email jessica.brooks@ cancer.org.

United Healthcare not but we hope to make it a only helped sponsor the yearly event,” said Weiss.

■ Auditions ahead Knox County Back to School ■ Joining a nation Powell Playhouse will Bash Aug. 9, but also partMore than 160 people start the season with the nered with Well Child to play “A Nice Family Gath- set up an onsite clinic at participated in a naturalizaering” and has dates set for the Expo Center during the tion ceremony held at the City County Building. Newauditions. event.

The play revolves around Tori Weiss with Well ly appointed U.S. District a man who loved his wife Child and Bobbi Wrenchey, Judge Pamela L. Reeves so much he almost told her community outreach coor- presided.

“Having a woman judge … and then he died. Not dinator with United Healthto worry. He gets a sec- care, worked locally to help and a woman mayor present today shows the freedom ond chance when he comes set up the event. back to visit the family on “Our mission and vision we have in our nation,” she Thanksgiving. Only his wife is to provide quality, school- said. Emory Road Chapter can’t see or hear him. based healthcare for the of DAR was on hand to give Auditions for this hilari- underserved in our commu- flags to the new American ous and touching comedy nities,” said Weiss. “United citizens.

Finishing the fight in Powell

SPECIALS OF THE WEEK!

Fred and Ann Russell celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 17.

Both are retired educators from the Knox County Schools and are longtime residents of the Halls and Powell communities.

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History-making for interns

A couple of the ShopperNews interns made a trip to the City County Building to witness history as individuals became U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony.

The ceremony was special because the first female federal court judge in this district, the Hon. Pamela L. Reeves, presided over the event. As participants sang the National Anthem and received their certificates, tears of joy were shed and U.S. flags were handed out.

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Flippin’ flapjacks

The Fountain City Lions Club recently hosted its annual pancake breakfast. The event is one of several to help raise money for projects at the Fountain City Park and Fountain City Lake.

Club vice president Ben Easterday and Jack Wilson worked the griddle to ensure pancakes were flipped quickly and served hot to guests at the breakfast.

Other club members greeted guests, filled drink cups and assisted as needed. The event was a great time for all who attended.

Igniting new friendships.

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Russells celebrate 50th anniversary

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government High bar for Clarence Eddie Dr. Fred Hurst often asks: What do you call the guy who finished last in his class in medical school?

Answer: “Doctor.”

Pundits are worried about newly elected chancellor Clarence “Eddie” Pridemore. And we agree he has a high bar to maintain customary Knox County standards.

Pridemore just cannot pay out bonuses for courses not taken; and he must not spend county money to buy a Blu-ray player and discs for his “downtime.”

He must never use a county P-Card at JJ’s Mega Wigs on Gay Street and then, when caught, claim it was for gasoline.

No, no, Eddie. You cannot talk to John Valliant on a cell phone from the bench

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and then, when caught, claim it was about rental property.

And you must never, ever coerce probationers into sex for prescription drugs.

Yep. The bar is high for Clarence Eddie.

But think about it. In some ways the guy’s a genius. How many of his critics are making $175,000 a year for eight years guaranteed, plus a pension?

Sandra Clark is publisher of ShopperNews. sclark426@aol.com or-661-8777.

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Jamie Rowe: fast out of the gate Judging by the media speculation about 2nd District school board candidate Jamie Rowe, the casual reader might think she was: A. A political juggernaut.

B. A political unknown.

C. An Indya Kincannon wannabe.

D. Somebody’s puppet.

The “juggernaut” speculation grew out of a published report that Rowe has a 250-name host committee list. The air of mystery has been promoted by reporters attempting to suss out which side of the essential James McIntyre argument she’s on by checking out her Facebook friends. The Kincannon mention comes from an assumption that the former board member’s positions reflect those of her district. And the “puppet” suspicion? See item B. Underlying the questions is the fact that the election could flip the balance on a board that has been 8-1 proMcIntyre to a 5-4 split the

Association leaders Ronnie Collins, Katie and Bev Gooch, City Council members Mark Campen and Nick Della Volpe, retired art teachers Betty Maloy (Central) and Christine Harness (Gresham); Retired TVA executive Nan Scott, former County Commissioners Mark Harmon and Billy Tindell, longtime Central teacher (and Tommy Schumpert campaign mastermind) Jean Payne, Fountain City activist Barbara Ray and numerous members of the extended Helton family, long active in Fountain City athletics and community life.

Who’s not there?

Any member of the school board.

Rowe, who has voted in both Republican and Democratic primaries, was active in Kincannon’s first (and only contested) campaign.

Did she ask for Kincannon’s endorsement?”

“No, I did not. I called her as a courtesy, but I’m

running for s c h o o l board, and I’m confident enough in my own beliefs that I won’t be copying anyone Jamie Rowe else.”

Would she have voted to extend Superintendent James McIntyre’s contract?

“No. There was no logical reason to commit $222,000 more taxpayer dollars (for a fourth year). To me, that’s not fiscally responsible. I want to see resources used wisely.”

Space doesn’t allow listing much of her resume, but here are some highlights: 2004 Fountain City Woman of the Year, 1991 Bicentennial Gold Medal Award Winner (for environmental education work at Gresham Middle School), founder of the Shannondale Walkathon.

First, Daniel invested $85,000 of his own money into his campaign, which allowed him to do the mailings, yard signs and phone calls needed to win.

This money only matched what Hall had accumulated in PAC donations over four years.

Second, Daniel committed his personal time going door to door for more than 60 consecutive days, becoming known to voters during the hot summer.

Hall had others going door to door for him.

Third, Hall did not realize the aggressive force coming onto the field against him until early voting was well underway. He was caught flat-footed.

Fourth, Hall handed Daniel three issues that only Hall could have cre-

ated and caused voters to abandon Hall.

Those issues included legislation to sell Lakeshore Park, which is the most used park in the city.

Hall also sponsored legislation to allow Tennova to build a high-rise hospital on Middlebrook Pike without checking with the neighborhood as to their views while accepting significant campaign donations from the Tennova PAC. Hall then endorsed Stacey Campfield for state senate on TV when Campfield was politically toxic.

Fifth, the two appearances Hall and Daniel made together on TV assisted Daniel, whose performance was more polished and informed while Hall was clearly on the defensive and visibly distressed in front of the camera.

Sixth, the margin of victory for Daniel came from

the Rocky Hill county precinct and Deane Hill Recreation city ward.

Both are adjacent to Lakeshore Park, which Hall tried to sell.

Hall had lobbied to have those precincts placed in his district to maintain a 70 percent GOP flavor to the district.

It never occurred to Hall that he might lose in a primary to a resident of these new precincts. Daniel lives in Rocky Hill.

Future and current legislative incumbents might take note that people do watch the legislation you introduce and it can become an issue. Also, clever redistricting may work against you, not for you. Be careful whom you endorse, especially if he is losing by an overwhelming margin. Talk to voters before introducing legislation that impacts them.

in 2006. He’s now serving a 13-year prison term.

The late Sen. Ted Kennedy, shining Democratic star, drove off a bridge in 1969, killing his passenger, and didn’t report the incident until the following day. Massachusetts voters continued to re-elect him until he died in 2009.

Hypocrite and incumbent U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais has apparently won his Republican primary contest for Tennessee’s 4th Congressional District.

In our own backyard, starting in 2004 Republican state Sen. Stacey Campfield held office for a decade until even the Voting Dead were undone by his lunacy.

If Clarence Pridemore

has taken a bribe, driven off a bridge, talked out of both sides of his mouth about abortion or trashed gays there’s no record of it. And if the media attention he’s drawn since the election seems like beating a dead horse, it’s because this horse never should have left the paddock.

Pridemore himself may be suffering from partial brain death, as demonstrated by this on his campaign website, www.pridemore2014. com: “I hope to make Knox County proud to have me as it’s next Chancellor.”

Do we want a Chancellor who doesn’t know the difference between “it’s” and “its”?

Can Knox County afford a copy editor to clean up his

written decisions?

Pridemore’s recent bankruptcy doesn’t inspire confidence. Now the voting dead have handed him authority over the affairs of an untold number of others for eight years.

Where will the new Chancellor stow the “conservative Republican” label that he wore during the campaign when his court opens for business?

Does conservative Republican justice differ from run-of-the-mill Republican justice? From Democratic justice?

“Better Dead than Red” was a popular slogan way back when. For the “voting dead” in this race, they’re one and the same.

Betty Bean other way.

Rowe, long active in local politics and schools, has never run for office before, understands the speculation, but has been too busy to address it.

Last Friday, three days before Kincannon officially vacated her school board seat, Rowe planted a couple of green-and-white Jamie Rowe for school board signs in front of her Tazewell Pike home and sat down to talk.

She moves fast but not fast enough to have signed up 250 public supporters (she claims 180-something on the list so far).

Here’s a sample of who’s on there: former City Council members Carlene Malone and Jack Sharp, Alice Bell Spring Hill Neighborhood

Steve Hall, Mark Donaldson moving on Mayors Burchett and Rogero will appoint a committee under a new state law to choose a new MPC director as Mark Donaldson has decided to move on.

However, it is unclear how many members will serve on it, their qualifications, who will chair it, who will fund it, who will staff it and its timetable. Meetings and records of this committee must be subject to public review and attendance.

Neighborhood groups worry that Rogero’s deputy Bill Lyons will overly influence her choices for this committee as Lyons has recently clashed with the Fort Sanders Neighborhood by having excluded Fort Sanders from the World’s Fair Park review committee membership. They feel Lyons is unfavorable to his-

toric neighborhoods if big businesses are involved.

This column first reported the hiring of Dave Hill at MPC in May, which triggered a firestorm of criticism leading to the Donaldson departure.

It is amazing that MPC chair Rebecca Longmire defended the Hill hiring, saying it was in compliance with the MPC bylaws. Even if the bylaws were followed, it is clear the bylaws need to be changed to assure fairness in hiring.

Both Rogero and Burchett issued statements on Donaldson leaving. Rogero’s was lengthy and full of praise. Burchett’s was two sentences long with a single “thank you.”

Martin Daniel: It has been 20 years since a Knox County state representative

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lost a party primary, but businessman Martin Daniel made history when he upset incumbent Steve Hall by 157 votes on Aug. 7. It was 1994 when Tim Burchett defeated then-incumbent Rep. Maria Peroulas in the same district.

Conditions were ripe for Hall to lose, but it required a combination of circumstances. Had any of those circumstances been missing, Hall might have prevailed as Daniel’s initial polling showed Hall was 40 points ahead.

Night of the ‘voting dead’ “Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard.”

– H.L. Mencken Sorry, Stephen King.

Move over, Edgar Allan Poe. The horrors that sprang from those fertile imaginations have been eclipsed by real life: The “voting dead” are at large in Knox County.

What else explains the brain-dead decision made by more than 30,000 of our fellow citizens to vote for the manifestly unqualified Clarence Pridemore Jr. over Daryl Fansler for Chancellor on Aug. 7?

Frankly, I’ve owned cats with more impressive resumes than Pridemore’s few years in retail and real-estate sales.

The litmus test for voting in this contest was as simple as it gets: Are you capable of tying your shoes with only minimal assistance? Then you voted for Fansler without hesitation.

On the other hand, if your frontal cortex teemed with the logic-devouring virus of

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party-line voting, you pulled the lever for Mr. Least Likely To Succeed.

Historically, the Voting Dead cast their mindless ballots about equally for Republicans and Democrats: Despite being nailed by the FBI with $90,000 cash in a freezer in 2005, U.S. Rep. William Jefferson, a Democrat, won re-election

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It’s great to be a Tennessee Vol Tennessee football is so much fun when the Volunteers win.

The religious devotion, old-fashioned faith, is again justified. Joy is contagious.

Strangers laugh and exchange high fives. Costs of tickets and parking and hot dogs no longer seem exorbitant.

There is a buzz as the thousands depart, replaying highlights. Some move on to next week and guess what the score will be and wonder if it is finally our turn against Alabama and who will make all-American. All is right with the world. Well, almost.

Excitement carries over to dinner parties and latenight snacks and even Sunday school. I once heard a preacher weave a Vol victory

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into a sermon.

Tennessee football is so much pain and anguish and indigestion when the Volunteers lose. It hurts to say they’ve been doing a lot of that lately and by some rather ugly scores. Our terrific freshmen Butch Jones brought in were 11 or 12 the last time Tennessee was relevant.

Losing generates so many negatives and very feeble excuses. The coach called the wrong play. We should

try the other quarterback.

How can all those officials miss that obvious holding foul? Our team is so young and inexperienced and the ball was wet.

Offended fans take losing personally. Coffee is lukewarm and breakfast is tasteless. Traffic is terrible, the computer is slow and it looks like more rain.

Losing lasts through Tuesday and sometimes Wednesday if Florida did it. Business suffers. No kidding. Losing dulls ordinary discussions.

Eventually, a trace of optimism breaks through, suffering subsides and believers come back to life and start counting again. Can the Vols still qualify for a

bowl game?

I am reminded of a little essay I did years ago: What is Tennessee football?

Some think of it as the greatest show on Earth, high drama, gladiatorial theater, pomp and circumstance, played out in front of huge audiences, soon to be bigger with the new SEC Network.

Faces change and even that forever jersey turns gray but the story line stays the same, us against them, passion and glory or confusion, turnovers and heartbreak.

Been there and seen it all.

For sure, Tennessee football is money, multimilliondollar budget, low or no reserve fund, greedy amusement taxes, astronomical

debt service, Butch’s salary plus a bonus for players’ academic success.

OK, I know you are wondering. Dave Hart is paid $817,250 to be athletic director – unless I missed a recent raise.

Tennessee football rises above it all.

Some said my best line from that years-ago summation was this: “Tennessee football is an ensemble of very special people, a collection of remarkable snapshots, moments inextricably linked by blood, sweat and tears, always orange.”

To me, Tennessee football will remain the memory of George Cafego, the epitome of a Volunteer. It is Doug Atkins and Reggie White getting bigger and better through the years. It is Larry Seivers and Dick Williams and Curt Watson

and Bill Young and others who required no recruiting.

Tennessee had always been their team.

Tennessee football is that season of destiny, the ’98 national championship. It is the Arkansas fumble and Al Wilson refusing to lose.

Tennessee football is checkerboards and the Vol Walk and the Neyland statue. It is Dewey Warren’s one-yard run in Memphis and Peyton Manning leading the band and staying for his senior season.

Tennessee football is the exhilaration of walking away a winner and the futility of final seconds ticking away when the Vols are behind and can’t do anything about it. You feel like crying and maybe you do – until somebody starts the chant, “It’s great to be a Tennessee Vol.” Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.

Arthur Stupka: Archivist of the Smokies Arthur John Stupka was born on Oct. 24, 1905, the oldest of four children of Louis and Mary Stupka, both natives of Bohemia, now the Czech Republic.

Louis owned a meat and produce market in Cleveland, Ohio, on the southern shore of Lake Erie. That is where Arthur first experienced the great outdoors.

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He graduated from Ohio State University, where he also earned his master’s degree in zoology, and then joined the National Park Service at Yellowstone as a ranger-naturalist in 1931.

The following year he was

transferred to Acadia National Park near Bar Harbor, Maine, as chief naturalist.

He came to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 1935, just one year after the park was created.

J. Ross Eakin, the park’s first superintendent, told him, “I don’t need a naturalist because I don’t want any more visitors (until construction is finished).” Eakin advised him to get acquainted with the park by hiking, observing and recording.

He also was charged with establishing a natural history collection and making connections with the scientists who could help develop the park’s resources.

He spent the next four years doing just that and working closely with the Civilian Conservation Corps to lay out the 800-mile trail system in the park, one of Stupka’s proudest achievements. He also added hun-

dreds of observations to his journals, which he had begun when he was only 15.

Eventually, those observations would number 18,000 and are now computerized as a part of the park archives for use by scientists in understanding the longterm changes in its flora and fauna.

He documented the disastrous year of 1946 when the American chestnut had already disappeared and the acorn crop was very poor. It was estimated that between one-third and one-half of the black bear population left the park’s sanctuary that year in search of food.

Gray squirrels had a mortality of up to 90 percent in some watersheds.

There possibly were specialists who knew more than Stupka about birdlife in the Smokies, and probably some knew more about mushrooms, herbs, shrubs

and trees. Others may have known more about animals and reptiles. However, Arthur Stupka probably knew far more about all of those things as a group than any other inNaturalist and party on conducted dividual. His intertrip. A typical group of tourists gathnational reputation ered beside the trail for the indoctriinfluenced specialnation talk by Ranger Stupka. Photo ists like Roger Tory courtesy of the GSMNP, Neg. #5600 Peterson to provide expertise in the park’s planning and Arthur J. Stupka (1905-1999). This development.

In 1961, after 25 years 1946 portrait was taken at the as park naturalist, when he height of Ranger Stupka’s 25-year was within two years of re- career as chief naturalist of the Great tirement, he was offered the Smoky Mountains National Park. Photo courtesy opportunity to use the large of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Neg. #12946 attic in park headquarters as his study. There he pro- keeping and added to the interred in Sevier Counduced this series of books journals in the park’s ar- ty’s Walnut Grove Cemand pamphlets summariz- chives. He passed away etery near the Great Smoky ing his knowledge of the April 12, 1999, at age 93, Mountains that he loved. flora and fauna of the park. survived by his wife, Grace After his retirement, Ar- G. Stupka, two daughters, to park archivist Michael Aday thur J. Stupka remained in four grandchildren and sev- Thanks and Martha Rosson of the McClung HisGatlinburg, continued his en great-grandchildren. Af- torical Collection for their assistance observations and record- ter private services, he was with the photographs and text.

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The power of At the beginning of this school year, I want to talk about the power of music and your child’s mind.

Carol Shane

Carol’s Corner As a piano teacher, I try to introduce students to a wide spectrum of music. During one young man’s lesson in the spring of 2013, I put on a CD of Igor Stravinsky’s 20th-century masterpiece “The Rite of Spring.” His eyes lit up. “The dinosaurs!” he exclaimed. “This is, like, my favorite song!” “‘Fantasia,’ right?” I said.

“Yes!” he replied. “I love this! What is it again?”

Fortunately, the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra was getting ready to perform the piece; since I’m an orchestra member, I was able to take Evan (not his real name) to a rehearsal.

The 17-year-old was overwhelmed by the opulence of the theater, and when the orchestra began to play, the largeness of the sound threw him for a loop. “I feel a little lightheaded,” he said.

I made sure he had a bottle of water. “Breathe,” I suggested. In a few minutes I glanced sideways to check on him.

He was playing a video game on his laptop. I was crushed. He knew it, too.

Members of the Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra Association demonstrate fierce concentration during a concert.

“I’m sorry,” he whispered. “It’s just too much; I can’t take it all in. I’m overwhelmed, and I need to focus on this for a while; it will help me to calm down.”

We made a deal. Ten minutes of video game, tops, and then he needed to put it away and be present with the sound and the immensity of the experience. He did, he was, and he had what I believe was one of the greatest nights of his young life.

This year he’s a freshman in college. “The Rite of Spring” didn’t make him do that, of course, but at one point during a lesson last year, he did offer this: “You know, studying music is

helping my schoolwork.”

Music enlarges our children’s experience of the world.

And in an age when we are glued to small screens and music comes in 30-second sound bites, our kids need to know about bigger, deeper, more sustained ways to experience it. Their brains will benefit. Their attention spans will grow.

Maybe they’ll want to take part themselves, maybe not. But as they say, “It’s all good.”

In Evan’s case, no matter how much he returns to that small screen, he can’t “un-remember” the sounds he heard that night or the

sights of the musicians making them.

Our area is rife with opportunities for introducing classical music to your kids. WUOT radio – 91.9 FM – plays a wide variety of pieces day and night. Lawson-McGhee Library has an excellent collection of CDs and knowledgeable librarians who are eager to help.

One of the easiest things you can do is to keep music playing in your home. Have it on when you’re eating dinner or when the kids are doing homework. Make it part of the soundtrack of your children’s lives.

Take them to see some real live events. I urge you

to check out the listings for the KSO’s fantastic Young People’s Concerts and Very Young People’s Concerts on the orchestra’s website, w w w.knoxvillesymphony. com.

Or take them to hear kids their own age.

At 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, Second Presbyterian Church, 2829 Kingston Pike, will sponsor a free youth concert featuring young performers from all over the city playing and singing classical music.

The Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra Association showcases 275 young performers, elementary to high school age. Their fall

Photo by Faith Presnell

concert – the first of four this season – will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, at the Tennessee Theatre.

Admission is free. You won’t believe how well these kids play.

The KSYOA’s Maestro James Fellenbaum, whose 3-year-old daughter, Kiri, is a big “Nutcracker” fan, says, “Music opens the mind to unlimited possibilities.

When music becomes part of children’s lives, it introduces them to an entirely new language, one that is infinitely fascinating to explore, and one that everyone understands.”

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The mask of comedy For his anger is but for a moment; his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.

(Psalms 30:5 NRSV) Even in laughter the heart is sad, and the end of joy is grief.

(Proverbs 14:13 NRSV)

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Dutch Valley-New Life Church of God plans for the centennial

By Cindy Taylor Dutch Valley-New Life Church of God is preparing for many things wonderful.

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Co-pastors Drs. Tom and Shar Fry are working with members to raise funds

FAITH NOTES Community services ■ 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.

■ Glenwood Baptist Church, 7212 Central Avenue Pike, is accepting appointments for the John 5 Food Pantry. Info: 938-2611. Your call will be returned.

■ Powell Presbyterian Church, 2910 West Emory Road, will host a Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry Saturday, Aug. 23. The parking lot will open at 6 a.m., and food will be distributed about 7:30 a.m.

There are no prerequisites to receive food. Volunteers will be needed 7-9:30 a.m. Info: 938-8311 or www.powellpcusa.org.

for the church’s centennial homecoming extravaganza Oct. 5. The event will include a morning service with special guests, a church history museum and an evening service with drama and dance.

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Register online at www.sothbchurch.org. Info: 484-4066.

Special services ■ Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 9711 Norris Freeway, will hold its Centennial Celebration Friday through Sunday, Sept. 12-14.

Gospel singing will be 7 p.m.

Friday; History and Old Timers Day will be 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday; and Sunday morning worship will be held 10:30 with a meal following the service. Everyone is welcome.

■ Son-Light Baptist Church,

members an opportunity to set up booths and donate a portion of sales back to the church. All kitchen sales went to the church. Funds will be used for building repairs and preparation for the centennial.

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6494 Son-Light Way, will hold homecoming Sunday, Aug. 24. The church will host the Washams in concert during the 10:30 a.m. service.

Lunch will follow. Everyone is welcome. Info: the Rev. Eddie Myers, 688-7990.

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So now, the world wonders, what exactly were the demons that lurked in the wings? Apparently, there were tremendous fears and doubts and insecurities, perhaps even a terrible diagnosis. Most probably, we will never know exactly.

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That life is fragile. That we live in a fallen, broken world.

That, sadly, we don’t always get what we want, and we can’t keep what we have.

However, we also learn that the sun comes up again.

The world keeps turning. Life goes on. Somewhere in this country, right now, a young comedian is honing his skills, practicing his timing, finding ways to make us laugh.

So, in the spirit of Robin Williams, tell a joke today.

Tell several. Find something to laugh about. Go to see a performance by that young comedian. Encourage him or her, if you can.

And even now, in the midst of our sorrow, Red Skelton and Emmett Kelly – those master clowns – are welcoming one of their own, and heaven is a merrier place.

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With the death of Robin Williams, the world is a sadder place, having lost a world-class clown. However, as one television commentator opined, “God is surely laughing right now.” I can only imagine the string of jokes Williams may be offering at the Pearly Gates.

I was never a “Mork & Mindy” fan, so I first discovered Robin Williams in “Dead Poets Society.” I remember hearing people express their amazement at his playing a serious role. I didn’t know then that clowning was his native tongue.

Today, stunned, we ask ourselves what could have made such a beloved, funny, creative, inventive man become so despondent as to (apparently) take his own life? He had a wife and three children, an adoring public, years of life ahead. And yet …

The ancient Greek theater used masks to denote comedy and tragedy. Scholars say that the masks were made obvious so that the persons sitting on the farthest seats of the amphitheater could see the emotions being portrayed.

However, there is another sense in which comedians – perhaps especially Williams – wear masks. I believe comedy is a defense mechanism, a way to push away sadness, to cover it, hide it, deny it or fight it. Williams’ comedy (particularly in interviews) was his armor. He kept interviewers at bay, off balance, laughing so hard they could not talk. By so doing, Williams managed to control the interview and evade uncomfortable questions. When Robin Williams was on, no

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Jessica Pointer, school nurse at Inskip Elementary, jokes around with principal Jessica Holman. Photos by Cindy Taylor

Inskip nurse wins county honor

By Cindy Taylor Inskip Elementary is now blessed with two Jessicas. Jessica Holman received her permanent appointment as principal at the end of last year. Jessica Pointer is in her second year as school nurse and was recently Pointer was presented with the prestigious Dr. Amy Brace award at the Coordinated School Health Breakfast.

“There is so much I could say about Jessica,” said Holman. “As a school we accomplished a lot last year and much of that is due to her.”

“It is amazing how Jessica goes above and beyond her role as school nurse,” said Kindall Aaron, coordinator of the Childhood Obesity Coalition for East Tennessee Children’s Hospital.

“She deserves this recognition 110 percent.”

“I was very flattered but mostly I was happy that the school was getting some good acknowledgement,” said Pointer.

Before coming to Inskip, Pointer practiced nursing in a hospital. She is excited about seeing a different side of nursing.

At Inskip, Pointer works with the TeleHealth System to help bring health care to students. The system allows students to be consulted remotely through video by an LPN while they are at school. All children are seen regardless of their ability to pay. It is estimated the system will save families at the school hundreds of dollars during the year. The equipment came to the school

Vannessa Parker won the 3-5 year division.

Samuel Pittman won the 6-8 year division.

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“There are 500 families here at Inskip,” said Pointer.

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To be able to do something on this level is exciting.”

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Welcoming new citizens is last assignment for interns The last event for the Shopper-News interns was a naturalization ceremony held Aug. 8 at the Knoxville City County Building. It is safe to say there wasn’t a dry eye in the main assembly room as more than 160 immigrants became American citizens. Interns Zoe Risley and Julia Grant, plus Sydnie Seay, a friend of Julia, attended.

Meeting Judge Reeves Shopper-News interns Zoe Risley, Julia Grant and Sydnie Seay were pleased to meet the Hon. Pamela L. Reeves, the first female U.S. District Court judge in the district, at a naturalization ceremony. Photos by R. White

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The ceremony began with opening remarks by both Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett and Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero.

U.S. District Judge Pamela Reeves presided over the ceremony and welcomed America’s newest citizens with metaphorical open arms. This was Reeves’ first naturalization ceremony

Omjoma Sanadi and her daughter, Deanna Aian, watch as ceive his citizenship. Sanadi Sanadi’s son Nater Luka is sworn in as a U.S. citizen. is beginning the lengthy testing portion of the citisince being appointed in water. The great thing about zenship process and says March. this country is that you she is pleased to make the Reeves talked about her can become the person you effort. She talks about the upbringing and how her want to be. It is not based on violence in Sudan and how early circumstances did not where you were born,” said she fled with her children in hopes of living a safer and keep her from becoming the Reeves. first female judge appointed Sudan native Omjoma happier life. As to what she to the bench in this district Sanadi and her 6-year-old enjoys most about being in of federal court. daughter, Deanna Aian, sat America, Sanadi said sim“I came from a small next to our group as they ply, “Freedom.”

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REUNIONS ■ Central High Class of ’59, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 22-23, Beaver Brook Country Club.

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Rogero updates on city progress

Knox County is doing more for less

By Cindy Taylor

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Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett speaks to the PBPA. Photo by Cindy Taylor

“We deal with diverse opinions to form consensus to move the city forward,” she said, urging the business audience to get their staff “out of silos” and working together.

Rogero’s administration is continuing the redevelopment program launched by Mayor Bill Haslam, starting with the center city and moving outward. Downtown is vibrant, and now the city is running out of parking. The new Walnut Street parking garage will add 1,060 spaces with free night and weekend parking. Daytime parking will serve TVA Towers and the

Langley Building (formerly Kimberly-Clark), she said.

The city uses public money strategically to leverage private investment with projects underway all over town. Here are highlights: North: Façade grants and installation of bike routes on North Central led to a resurgence of restaurants and bars. Last week Happy Holler was added to the National Register of Historic Places, and we learned Baxter Properties has bought several tracts for future development.

The city budget includes $250,000 for upgrades to Fountain City Lake, with the initial contract on the Aug. 19 council agenda.

The lake will be drained and the leak in the earthen berm repaired, starting next month, with spring water to start refilling by the end of October.

Rogero promised consultation with an engineer toward long-term solutions.

South: The old Baptist Hospital is coming down to make way for private-sector apartments and a plaza.

The Urban Wilderness is coming along; the city is

realigning a road to create better access to Fort Dickerson; and a small donation drew more dollars and led to the development of the South Knoxville Alliance, an advertising co-operative that promotes businesses and artists East: The warehouse district of Magnolia Avenue is due attention, with $500,000 in façade grants to upgrade the area around Pellissippi State’s Magnolia Avenue campus. Work is underway to alleviate flooding on Prosser Road. with two lanes to open by Sept. 1.

West: The Cumberland Avenue streetscape (starting after football season) will redefine the city’s image to visitors at UT. Cumberland will be two lanes with a center turn lane, and KUB is moving utility lines to the back alley.

Rogero praised the $62 million “very modern, urban design” Walmart and Publix complex just opened on the brownfield site of the old Fulton Bellows Co. With a master’s degree in planning and a can-do attitude, Rogero is moving Knoxville forward. And did

for less without a property tax increase. He acknowledged outgoing Commissioner R. Larry Smith and school board member Kim Severance. He welcomed Commissioner-elect Charles Busler and school board member-elect Patti Bounds.

He joked that Busler had already visited him “with a million dollar wish list.”

Busler countered that when he was running for election he thought things were fine, but since being elected (as people have come to him with ideas that cost money) he’s come to understand how bad a shape we’re in.

■ The PBPA year-end banquet will be Friday, Nov. 21, at Beaver Brook Country Club. Volunteers are needed for auction items, ticket sales and coordination.

■ PBPA members were saddened to learn of the death of Travis Donald Rick Carnes (center) works his cell phone to secure donations for the Muscular Dystrophy AsWegener, son of Dr. Don sociation. Photo submitted Wegener, longtime chair of the PBPA Man and Woman of the Year committee.

■ The group meets at noon each second Tuesday at Jubilee Banquet Facility.

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Carnes has shamelessly soBy Sandra Clark “They say doing time licited his family, friends Rick Carnes, owner of Clinton Highway Wrecker changes you,” and Carnes and business associates.

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Mayor Tim Burchett, the main speaker at the group’s August meeting, said he would try to move the project along, but he made no promises of success.

The snag, Severance said, is that TDOT’s original design did not include signage. Committee members want “Welcome to Powell” signs on two of the quadrants to be landscaped. Federally-mandated environmental studies have been conducted, and the addition of signs is a significant change, requiring a new environmental analysis.

The original grant anticipated a $30,000 price tag, with the state paying 80 percent and PBPA paying the balance. The club set aside $10,000 for its match, Severance said, and those funds are intact.

The project must be bid, and if the final cost exceeds $30,000, the state will pay 80 percent of the new cost with PBPA picking up the balance, according to Jim Snowden, assistant director of Knox County Engineering and Public Works.

Knox County will complete the project based on TDOT specifications, and Snowden wants a fall planting. If the paperwork can’t be turned around soon, the project will be pushed to Fall 2015, he said.

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Forrest Gump has a Knoxville counterpart

News from Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC)

Nature’s Cove director of maintenance Kenny Manis reads a book from the Imagination Library shelf to Maddi Dillon.

Imagination Library brings joy of reading

By Alvin Nance Maddi Dillon is 3 years old, and she loves books.

She and older sister Savannah Dillon are two of about 70 children who live at the Nance KCDC property called Nature’s Cove.

They’re also two of the hundreds of children who live with their families at Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation

properties throughout our community.

Thanks to an investment from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, Maddi will have access to even more books to enjoy.

The Imagination Library has partnered with KCDC to place a shelf full of new books at each KCDC property where children live. The kids will be able to select books seven days a week, courtesy of the new shelf in the community room on the property.

Maddi’s mother, Amanda Dillon, said, “When the new

books come to the mailbox, she wants to open them right then and there, so she is going to love walking over to borrow these. They’re not books we already have at home.”

In addition to her mother, one of the most frequently present adults in Maddi’s life is “Mr. Kenny.”

Kenny Manis is director of maintenance at Nature’s Cove, but though his shirt is embroidered with the word “maintenance,” he does much more for the community where he works. Manis voluntarily monitors other activities on the property, such as the bus drop-off in the afternoon, and now the new bookshelf from Imagination Library.

“This is really going to be something that our neighborhood kids get a lot of use out of,” Manis said. “Even for the older ones, because they can read to the younger ones. It helps everybody.”

Partnerships like the new one with Imagination Library are just one of many ways we work to offer our residents not just a great place to live, but also an enhanced quality of life. We are grateful for individuals like Kenny who go well beyond the call of duty to help implement and make these programs available for residents across our city.

M.D., has joined Premier Surgical Associates as a general surgeon in the group’s Tennova offices at North K nox v ille Medical Center and Dr. Barber Phy sicia ns Regional Medical Center.

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Petro’s opens on Emory Road

By Cindy Taylor

Petro’s on Emory Road has opened for business.

Owner Craig Mason is ready to greet customers with unique food and a full schedule of events to benefit the community.

Alvin Nance is executive director and The official ribbon-cutCEO of KCDC. ting will take place at 9:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22, and all attendees will receive a free Hint-of-Orange iced tea.

Saturday, Aug. 23, is Family Day, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

There will be kids’ activimedical degree from Wright S t a t e ’ s ties and a bounce house plus B o o n s h o f t a free kids’ meal with the School of purchase of an adult entrée.

Sunday, Aug. 24, feaMed icine.

She com- tures a buy one, get one free pleted her Gourmet Petro. The restaugeneral sur- rant has a gluten-free and gery residency at ETSU’s Quillen Dr. Vinsant College of Medicine.

Her father, grandfather and great-grandfather practiced medicine in Maryville and Knoxville. Vinsant is now accepting referrals in general surgery.

Premier Surgical adds two physicians

Marcus A. Barber, M.D., has joined Premier Surgical Associates as a vascular and endovascular surgeon in the group’s Physicians Regional and North Knoxville offices.

A graduate of Wichita State University, Dr. Barber earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, where he also completed his general surgery residency.

He completed a vascular surgery fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center.

He is now accepting referrals in vascular surgery.

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Specials will continue throughout August and into September.

Customers can enter daily for a chance to win free Petro’s for a year. A list of upcoming events and specials is available at the restaurant.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday with the drivethrough closing at 10 p.m.

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If you think movie character Forrest Gump led a frenetic life packed with amazing coi nc idenc e s and mindboggling achieveTurner Howard ments you may be interested to know his match for all of that lives right here in Knoxville.

It is Dr. G. Turner Howard III, award-winning athlete, war veteran, Presbyterian minister of 17 years who still takes to the pulpit occasionally, noted attorney and longtime member of the Rotary Club of West Knoxville.

And while he has accomplished much, Howard said it is the coincidences in his life that have made it so interesting. One example has to do with his first attempt at law school. “I didn’t like it at all. Actually, I hated it. One day I got a call from (tennis legend) Arthur Ashe, who told me I needed to join the Army like he had and play tennis all the time on the Army’s team.”

Howard joined up and shortly thereafter he was sent straight to Vietnam to fight the enemy.

There he just happened to meet an important general.

When Howard was assigned to drive a truck convoy to the demilitarized zone, the general intervened and changed Howard’s orders to a safer job.

When his tour ended, Howard returned home, “and suddenly I loved law school. Vietnam will do that to you.”

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Bill Larson gives a tour of Underground Gay Street during the East Tennessee Historical Society History Fair.

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We love to dress our pooches as historical characters for the annual “History Hound” competition.

We like anyone in costume, especially soldiers, and the loud sounds their weapons make. Since we enjoy sports, it’s no surprise that a Civil War-era baseball double-header featuring teams from Franklin, Roane County, Nashville and our own Knoxville Holstons was a hit this year.

We also appreciate the things that make our Scruffy City unique − like Underground Gay Street.

This reporter has always been intrigued by the notion that the 100 block of Gay Street was raised to its present level back in 1919, and that the original sidewalks − now a story below the current sidewalks − still exist.

An ETHS presentation by Jan Larson to a standingroom-only crowd featured slides of Gay Street before, during and after the massive project to raise the street.

The presentation took place in what was originally the ground floor of the Emporium. Underground Gay Street is visible beyond the original glass storefront.

“This is the old streetlevel entry from when this was a furniture factory,” she explained. “Now, when you walk in from Gay Street, you’re actually on the second floor.”

The train and the river were both important for transporting people and goods into and out of town,

and Gay Street was the most direct route between the two. But the street was a challenge, especially for those carrying goods, or wearing heavy dresses, because it was a steep hill.

City leaders decided to build a viaduct to even out the grade, Larson said. This was accomplished by building a wall where the sidewalk met the road on both sides, and filling it with dredge from the river. Supports were built to hold up new sidewalks, and glass bricks were installed to give light to the area below.

In 2000, the street was renovated to bring the road up to current standards, and archeological treasures, like the original trolley tracks, were revealed.

The renovation also unearthed the possibility of developing the long-buried sidewalks and original first floors of the 100 block of Gay Street.

“I’m sure David Dewhirst would be more than happy to receive input about what should be done, and ideas for how money might be raised to do it,” said Larson.

Jan’s husband, Bill Larson, provided tours of the east side of the underground, which basically encompasses the original first floor of the Emporium.

The sidewalk continues past a courtyard between the Emporium and the Sterchi Lofts, and ends with a gate at the lofts. The tunnel is surprisingly well lighted by the courtyard and the new glass bricks installed during the 2009 renovation.

If a history fair could bring thousands out on a Saturday afternoon, we can only wonder how popular Underground Gay Street might prove on a Saturday night.

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Brian Hann talks with Vestal Community Organization representative Eric Johnson after the Greenways Commission meeting.

Meanwhile, on the greenways New Knoxville Greenways Commission chair Brian Hann had a full plate during his first meeting as chief.

The commission last Tuesday heard updates on waterfront redevelopment and the city’s Bicycle Facilities Plan in addition to multiple projects being overseen by the Parks and Recreation Department. Tops was the Greenway Corridor Feasibility and Assessment, for which discussion was so involved that Hann decided to schedule a workshop for commission members.

Also at the meeting at Larry Cox Senior Center, Parks & Rec greenways coordinator Lori Goerlich reported that the grant for an extension of the Sarah Moore Greene Greenway to the Knoxville Botanical Garden was not approved by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.

South Knox items discussed included connecting the Alcoa Highway Greenway to the University of Tennessee Medical Center, which could have a simple solution, and repairing the foundation on the Will Skelton Greenway, which will entail much more effort and cost. More study is underway.

Eric Johnson from the Vestal Community Organization talked to the commission about getting support for improvements at Mary Vestal Park. While the VCO and work crews from the Sheriff’s Office have cleaned up invasive-plant growth extensively along the greenway, there are maintenance issues. Also, Johnson emphasized the need for extending the greenway, at least to Fort Dickerson Park along Blount Avenue if not all the way to the Tennessee River.

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

THROUGH MONDAY, SEPT 1 Seeking crafters to purchase table at Dante Church of God’ annual fall sale, to be held Sept. 20.

Table: $25. Info/ application: lenacoker@yahoo.com.

or community@narrowridge.org.

MONDAY, AUG. 25 Ice Cream Social fundraiser, 5-8 p.m., Sonic Drive-In, 7816 Oak Ridge Highway. 10% of sales to benefit Shine, Diamonds All-Stars’ senior coed level three competitive cheer team.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 27 Computer Workshops: Internet and Email Basics, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Requires “Introducing the Computer” or equivalent skills. Info/to register: 525-5431.

THURSDAY, AUG. 28 Cruise Night, 6-9 p.m., 6215 Riverview Crossing Drive in front of old Food Lion at Asheville Highway.

All makes, models, years and clubs welcome. No charge.

Door prizes.

Halls Book Discussion Group, 1-2 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Book selection: “The All Girls Filling Station” by Fannie Flagg. Info: 922-2552.

FRIDAY, AUG. 29

THROUGH SATURDAY, SEPT. 20 Deadline for vendor registration, “Son” Fest, to be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, New Hope Baptist Church, 7602 Bud Hawkins Road. Booth rental: $25. Info; Tammy Lamb, 604-7634.

Farm Fresh Fridays: Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.

Softball at Big Ridge State Park, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Big Ridge State Park, 1015 Big Ridge Park Road. Fun, family orientated softball games. Info: 992-5523.

THURSDAY, AUG. 21

SATURDAY, AUG. 30

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

All makes, models, years and clubs welcome. No charge. Door prizes.

Charity Carnival for Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Building Fund, 3-8 p.m., on the church property across from the high school. Theme basket auction, 6 p.m. All welcome.

Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main Street. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748.

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

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

Boomsday, Bluegrass and Barbecue celebration, 6 p.m., Mabry-Hazen House, 1711 Dandridge Ave. Dinner, 7:30. Tickets: $60 per adult; children under 12 are free. Info/advance tickets: www.mabryhazen.com or 522-8661.

Local Authors Reading Round-Up, 2:30-5 p.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road. David Hunter, Beverly Connor and Charles Connor will discuss their works. Book signing to follow. Info: 947-6210.

“Pitch In And Pitch A Tent For The Homeless” benefit, 7 p.m., Mount Harmony Baptist Church, 819 Raccoon Valley Road. Featuring Spoken For Praise Team. Love offerings may be sent to: P.O. Box 478, Heiskell, TN 37754. Info: Michael Parsley: 257-8419.

FRIDAY, AUG. 22 Farm Fresh Fridays: Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.

Softball at Big Ridge State Park, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Big Ridge State Park, 1015 Big Ridge Park Road.

Fun, family orientated softball games. Info: 992-5523.

Golf tournament to benefit North Side Y annual campaign, Three Ridges Golf Course, 6101 Wise Springs Road. Lunch served 11:30 a.m. Shot gun start, 1 p.m. Cost: $75 per player; $300 per team. Info: 922-9622.

SATURDAY, AUG. 23 Kayak and paddleboard demo day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Hickory Star Marina, 1360 Hickory Star Road.

Free event. Sponsored by Union County Chamber of Commerce. Info: 992-2811.

Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main Street. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748.

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

Yoga, 9-10:15 a.m., Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center, 1936 Liberty Hill Road., Washburn. Bring yoga/Pilates mat, towel, water. No fee; donations accepted. Info: Mitzi Wood-Von Mizener, 497-3603 or www.narrowridge.org.

Movie on the lawn, St Paul UMC, 4014 Garden Drive. Hot dogs, popcorn, lemonade, 7:30 p.m.; movie at dusk. Community welcome. Bring blanket/lawn chair. If rain, will move inside.

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

Community potluck and fi lm night, 6-9 p.m., Mac Smith Resource Center building, Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center, 1936 Liberty Hill Road, Washburn. Info: Mitzi Wood-Von Mizener, 497-3603 or community@narrowridge.org.

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

“Cool Down in the Cave” 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Historic Cherokee Caverns, 8524 Oak Ridge Highway.

Admission: $8 per person; kids 6 and under are free.

Info/map: www.cherokeecaverns.com.

SUNDAY-TUESDAY, AUG. 24-26 “The Universe Story” seminar with Dr. Larry Edwards of Genesis Farm, 1-8 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center, 1936 Liberty Hill Road, Washburn.

Info/reservation: Mitzi Wood-Von Mizener, 497-3603

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Walk A Thon and Memorial Balloon Launch, 11 a.m., Lil’ Jo’s Barbeque, 2805 Maynardville Highway.

Hosted by Senior Citizens Home Assistance Services.

Live music, noon-2 p.m. Info/walking forms/ memorial balloon cards: Kim Partin, 964-5367, or Joanne Rosenbalm, 423-259-1108.

Celebrity Waiter Dinner, 6:30 p.m., hosted by the American Cancer Society, 205 Main in Clinton. Info: Kelly Lenz, 457-1649 or CPTCKLENZ@aol.com.

Friends Mini Used Book Sale, 1-4 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info: 525-5431.

SATURDAYS, SEPT. 6, 20, 27, OCT. 4, 11 Pottery on the Wheel class, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Katie Cottrell.

Registration deadline: Aug. 30. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net.

MONDAY, SEPT. 8 American Legion meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 3875522.

Deadline for craft and food vendor applications for Louie Bluie Music and Arts Festival, to be held 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Cove Lake State Park in Caryville. Info/craft vendor application: http://louiebluie.org/vendor-application/; food vendor application: http://louiebluie.org/louie-bluie-food-vendor-applic/.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 11

TUESDAY, SEPT. 2 UT Hospice Adult Grief Support Group meeting, 5-6:30 p.m., UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info/reservation: Brenda Fletcher, 544-6277.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 4 Cruise Night, 6-9 p.m., 6215 Riverview Crossing Drive in front of old Food Lion at Asheville Highway.

All makes, models, years and clubs welcome. No charge.

Door prizes.

Pajama-rama Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road. Info: 947-6210.

Vintage Fashion Show and Sale to benefit Goodwill Industries-Knoxville Inc., 6 p.m., Downtown Knoxville Hilton. Tickets: $40 each or $375 for a table of 10; must be ordered in advance. For tickets: 588-8567.

VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784.

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

All makes, models, years and clubs welcome. No charge.

Door prizes.

Fall festival, 4-6 p.m., Morning Pointe of Powell, 7700 Dannaher Drive. Classic car show, food, entertainment, bounce house for kids. All free; public invited.

Info: 686-5771 or www.morningpointe.com.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 12 Farm Fresh Fridays: Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 13 Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main Street. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748.

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

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

Wheel Throwing: One Bag/ One Day class, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Sandra McEntire. Registration deadline: Sept. 6. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

Hogskin History Day Celebration, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center, 1936 Liberty Hill Road, Washburn. Celebration of the history, music and culture of the Hogskin Valley and surrounding Appalachian communities. Admission/parking free. Info: Mitzi, 497-3603, community@narrowridge.org.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, SEPT. 13-14 Country Market fundraiser, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorn Grove Pike. Vendors, food, plants, music. Admission: $5 per person; children under 10 free; house tours: $5. Info: judy@ramsehouse.org; kathy@ramseyhouse.org; 546-0745.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 16

FRIDAY, SEPT. 5 Farm Fresh Fridays: Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 6 Cades Cove tour with Bill Landry, 9 a.m., departing from the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend. Tickets: $50 per person; includes light snacks and a cold beverage. Reservations required: 448-8838.

Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main Street. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748.

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

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

UT Hospice Adult Grief Support Group meeting, 5-6:30 p.m., UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info/reservation: Brenda Fletcher, 544-6277.

Honor Guard meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans invited. Info: 256-5415.

Market Basket class, 6-9 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris.

Instructor: Sheri Burns. Registration deadline: Sept. 9.

Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 18 Cruise Night, 6-9 p.m., 6215 Riverview Crossing Drive in front of old Food Lion at Asheville Highway.

All makes, models, years and clubs welcome. No charge.

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