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BUZZ Symphony in the Park is at Ijams The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will be at Ijams for a fundraiser to benefit the environmental education programs at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept, 13. The Symphony will perform under the direction of Concertmaster Gabriel Lefkowitz. This year’s event will highlight the work of local sculptor Kelly Brown and special guest musical artist Jenny Boyd and the Good Thymes Ceilidh Band. Tickets are $150 ($1,500 for a table of 10). Info: Mary Thom Adams, 865-577-4717, ext. 117. Ijams is a 300-acre wildlife sanctuary in South Knoxville.

Legacy Luncheon is Friday To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Legacy Parks Foundation is featuring author Cheryl Strayed at the sold-out Sept. 11 Legacy Luncheon, at which Strayed will speak. Info: legacyparks.org

Coupon books Knox County School Coupon Books sales are underway with the deadline Monday, Sept. 21, to purchase a $10 book. The annual promotion raises more than $1 million for Knox County Schools, with $8 from each book staying at the school where it was sold. Major sponsors are U.S. Cellular, First Tennessee, Junk Bee Gone, Rusty Wallace Automotive and Stanley Steemer.

Jimmy Duncan to the high court? Gov. Bill Haslam will nominate a replacement for retired state Supreme Court Justice Gary Wade, and while speculation centers on his longtime friend Herb Slatery, another name has been mentioned. U.S. Rep. John “Jimmy” Duncan served as a Criminal Court judge for seven years before his election to Congress in 1988. Duncan is clearly qualified both professionally and politically. His confirmation would be easy.

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History on Dinky Line By Sandra Clark

Wow! When the inmate work crew from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office left Powell last week, the clearing of 12 acres was almost complete. Officer Mike Dowell has brought seven or eight guys to Powell Station Park for a couple of weeks now to follow up on the weekend workdays by Powell residents. This writer had some fun last week, bringing the inmates a gourmet lunch from The Front Porch – filet medallions thin-sliced on a croissant with homemade fries and a sticky cinnamon bun. “What do you want next week?” “Don’t see how you could top this!” said one. And another despaired that he was scheduled for release on the weekend and wouldn’t be back. Pictured at right is what remains of the dinky line (sometimes called the dummy line) installed by Powell’s brick company to haul clay from Clinton Highway. The park committee wants to install a commemorative sign but needs information about the old brick company and the use and construction of the dinky line. Anyone who can help can call Sandra Clark at 661-8777 or Justin Bailey at 947-9000. Doug Bataille, senior director of Parks and Recreation for Knox County, was onsite last week. He says the ground will be seeded in spots with adequate sunlight and mulched otherwise. The disc golf equipment has been ordered and could be installed within the month. John Diamond of Powell has designed the 9-hole course. On Sunday several families were at play at the park.

Groups unite for Black Business Showcase Terrence CartBy Sandra Clark er, director of ecoOrganizers are preparing for nomic and busia Black Business Showcase to be ness development held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monfor Knoxville Area day, Sept. 28, at the Overcoming Urban League, Believers Church, 211 Harriet Tubwill attend. He’s man St. It is sponsored by Greater just launched the Knoxville SCORE, a group of volfall entrepreneurunteer business mentors; Propel, a mentor and protégé program of Terrence Carter ial workshop at KAUL. The group the Knoxville Chamber; and the meets on Saturdays from 9 a.m. Knoxville Area Urban League.

until noon. The showcase will feature three black-owned businesses: B&D Security; K&W Cleaning; and Coach O. A light supper will be served from 5:30 to 6 p.m. for those who register online. Sponsors will overview services available through their organizations for start-ups, existing businesses and non-profits. Info: 865692-0716.

Bearden High shows soft spot in KCS’s success By Betty Bean Confetti flew when Gov. Bill Haslam brought the state commissioner of education to Carter Middle School on Aug. 3 to celebrate last year’s test scores. Haslam said Carter Middle had gone from a “Level 1” to a “Level 5” in one year, and Knox County was labeled “an exemplary district.” But no one mentioned the soft spots in this “exemplary” status. For instance, Bearden High School plummeted from “Level 5” to “Level 1” in a year. Even a month later parents of Bearden High kids had not been told. Principal John Barrett said he won’t make excuses for Bearden’s low TVAAS scores because other schools throughout the state met the predicted growth numbers set by the state, but he added: “Our achievement (scores) was fine. We met all our AMOs (annual measurable objectives set by the state). There have been some good things.” Bearden High teachers, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, had three explanations: ■ Attrition: “Those of us who have been here awhile know why we’ve gone from a Level 5 to a Level 1 – our turnover has been incredible. A lot of experience has gone out the door. Morale has been bad. We really do fear for our

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jobs,” said one. Now, every teacher has been assigned an academic coach (many of whom are younger and less experienced than the teachers they are coaching), the John Bartlett teacher added. ■ Technology: The introduction of “one-to-one” technology, a laptop or iPad for every student, is playing a role in the decline, and not because teachers have resisted change, said another. With 2,000 kids and almost 130 teachers, all with a personal computer, Bearden needs more than one inhouse computer technician. “We might have a quarter of a class without their iPad on a given day.” ■ Change: The speed and frequency of change was cited more than once. “Teachers are lifelong learners. We’re always learning new things. It’s just the speed with which things continue to come at us. You get good at one program, the county changes it and you learn something new. “It’s not the old guys not wanting to learn and adapt. It’s being forced to do it at warp speed, and the amount of times we’ve had to do it over last five to six years. Lay-

er upon layer upon layer.” “That celebration (at Carter Middle) was horrible to watch,” another teacher said. “Confetti, music – Goodness! That day just told me it’s all about numbers. It’s about hitting your numbers. Got to hit those numbers.” Bartlett tackled the criticisms head-on: He said Bearden lost 10 teachers in 2014-15 and 10 more the year before, including two who got married and moved away. “I have 130 teachers. That’s less than 10 percent (leaving per year).” And new teachers aren’t necessarily inexperienced. “We know what happened last year. Teachers who were teaching honors for the first time were starting to have to teach at a different level of rigor. We’ve put coaching in place with our AP teachers, as well as extensive coaching throughout the school.” Bartlett dismissed the IT problems, saying there weren’t that many. And how about that Carter celebration? “We’re excited that Knox County was honored as an exemplary district, just as we’re excited that Knox County had growth in the ACT scores – and Bearden High School is part of that. We had outstanding growth.”

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Gov. Haslam shoots confetti at Carter. Bartlett said Bearden has nine National Merit semifinalists, tying the school’s best-ever year, and ACT scores rose from 22.4 to 23.1. “Should we have grown our kids? Certainly.” And measures are in place to remedy that deficiency. Millicent Smith, executive director for curriculum, instruction and professional development, sat in on our conversation with Barrett. Regarding Bearden’s status, she stressed, “We are talking about student growth based on what he or she is predicted to gain.” But the numbers either matter or they don’t. And administrators from Jim McIntyre to school-level principals who have evaluated and categorized teachers based on TVAAS scores cannot now claim the matrix is flawed.

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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy helps former cancer patient ‘dive’ into better health Retired chiropractor John McLaughlin, 75, of Knoxville, has been scuba diving in the ocean a number of times for fun. But for 10 weeks this summer, McLaughlin went “diving” 60 times on land, so to speak. He received hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) at Parkwest Medical Center to treat residual side effects from radiation therapy he had 10 years ago for prostate cancer. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy uses a special chamber to increase the amount of oxygen in the blood, which is carried to organs and tissues in the body. During therapy, the air pressure in the chamber is slowly brought to what would be found 40 feet under the sea, so “they refer to each session as a ‘dive,’” McLaughlin said. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is used to treat patients with medical conditions including chronic non-healing diabetic foot wounds, compromised skin grafts or aps, chronic bone infections and bone or tissue injury resulting from radiation therapy, among others. In McLaughlin’s case, radiation therapy killed the cancer cells, but it also damaged his hip joints (he had a double hip replacement about eight years ago). Then it damaged the lining of his small intestines. “I noticed I was experiencing some GI [gastrointestinal] disturbances with an increase in di-

the growth of new blood vessels. Like a small airplane cabin, the Dr. Vaughan Hall stands with patient John chamber is out tted with comMcLaughlin in the multi-place hyperbaric oxyfortable chairs and a large-screen gen therapy chamber at Parkwest Medical CenTV. Patients can read a book, take ter. McLaughlin loved the results of his HBOT a nap, watch a movie, or even eat treatment. “I feel 90 percent better,” he said. and drink inside the chamber. A technician stays inside the chamber with the patients during the treatment. HBOT is adjunctive therapy that must be used as part of a larger health care plan to complete treatment. Adding hyperbaric oxygen therapy to a patient’s treatment plan can signi cantly increase healing when compared to standard care alone. For Dr. Vaughan Hall demonstrates how patients who complete the a technician would monitor pressure treatment recommended and oxygen in the HBOT chamber at by their physicians, the rate Parkwest. An additional technician of healing ranges from 85 to stays in the chamber with patients 95 percent. during treatments. arrhea at times,” said McLaugh- on those resistant ones. So why McLaughlin said hyperlin. “It got progressively worse. wouldn’t it help the colon? That baric oxygen therapy has And then about 18 months ago, I sounds reasonable, I thought, so HBOT is non-invasive and been very helpful for his situation. couldn’t sleep more than an hour I went right away,” said McLaugh- painless, with each treatment “Even after they nish, it seems at night without having diarrhea, lin. session lasting about two hours. you get better every week,” he and having to get up and go to the He chose Parkwest because it Patients generally receive treat- said. “I’ve been nished for about bathroom all night.” was convenient to his home, and ment six days a week for six to 10 a month, and I’m about 90 percent McLaughlin told his oncologist was pleased to discover that the weeks. HBOT delivers high doses better than I was. “I tell you what, I’ve never been about the problem, and the doc- Hyperbaric Center at Parkwest of oxygen to the body through tor suggested hyperbaric oxygen houses the largest hyperbaric specialized headgear that the pa- dissatis ed with Parkwest,” said therapy to help heal the damaged chamber in East Tennessee. While tient wears while inside a pres- McLaughlin. “I have used them tissue. most HBOT chambers are small, surized air treatment room. This for a number of years. The people “I knew they used it on burns, one-person tubes called “mono- combination allows the oxygen to at the hyperbaric chamber, they’re diabetic ulcers and wounds that place” chambers, the Parkwest dissolve into each patient’s blood- really conscious of patient care wouldn’t heal, and that it’s pretty center can treat up to 10 patients stream and helps reduce swelling, and keeping everybody happy. I’d much the treatment of choice at a time and 40 patients per day. control infections and stimulate recommend it to anybody.”

HBOT: Successful treatment for many medical conditions

While hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is approved for more than a dozen medical conditions, many of these can be treated only in an inpatient setting. The following are common conditions that can be treated on an outpatient basis: ■ Diabetic foot ulcers: While nearly 100,000 amputations occur annually due to diabetic foot ulcers, many of these might be prevented by the timely use of HBOT in addition to appropriate wound care. ■ Chronic osteomyelitis (bone infections): While infections that involve bones are notoriously dif cult to treat, the addition of HBOT to the appropriate antibiotic regimen can greatly improve the outcome. ■ Threatened or failing surgical aps: Sometimes following surgery, there are problems with the healing incision. HBOT can be a valuable addition to the appropriate wound care. ■ Radiation injury: While radiation therapy can be invaluable in the treatment of many cancers, sometimes damage occurs to non-cancerous tissues as well. When this injury lasts for more than six months it is classi ed as “late” radiation injury. HBOT can be extremely effective in healing these injuries, which include: radiation cystitis (damage to the bladder), radiation colitis (damage to the colon), osteoradionecrosis (damage to the bone, often the mandible or jaw bone) and chondroradionecrosis (damage to the cartilage including that of the throat, which can cause dif culty swallowing). ■ Certain types of sudden hearing loss. While research is ongoing and there may be additions to the list of conditions approved for treatment, HBOT has NOT been proven to be effective in the following: ■ Autism ■ AIDS/HIV ■ Alzheimer’s disease ■ Cancer ■ Cerebral palsy ■ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ■ Fibromyalgia ■ Multiple sclerosis If you think HBOT might be right for you, talk with your physician and call the Hyperbaric Center at Parkwest, 865-373-2030, or visit us online at www.TreatedWell.com/Hyperbaric for more information.

Parkwest Hyperbaric Center offers unique healing beneﬁts Vaughan Hall, MD, medical director of the Hyperbaric Center at Parkwest, said he sees no shortage of hyperbaric oxygen therapy success stories – and that the treatment could help even more patients if their physicians knew about this non-invasive, effective therapy. “A good number of our patients are cancer patients, but not as many come here as we could help,” said Dr. Hall. “Unfortunately, HBOT has a checkered past, and sometimes a checkered present.” He said some people have made unproven claims about HBOT, saying it cures autism or multiple sclerosis. “It does not,” he said, but added that HBOT is extremely effective for patients with non-healing wounds such as diabetic wounds, wounds from infections, or internal injuries from cancer radiation treatments. For example, “if a patient has cancer of the tonsil or the tongue, or they have had head and neck radiation, often those people will have problems swallowing,” Dr. Hall said. “We’ve had patients who haven’t swallowed anything in two years – they get all their nourishment through a tube. But they come here for HBOT, and they leave here and can swallow. This can be life-changing.” Dr. Hall also remembers another patient who was homebound because of gastrointestinal problems caused by radiation therapy. “But when she nished treatment, she got a motorhome, and she and her husband traveled the country.” A drawback to HBOT is that it is most often administered in a “cof n-like chamber,” Dr. Hall said, noting that people prone to claustrophobia may not be able to tolerate the small space. But the Hyperbaric Center at Parkwest, which opened in March 2015, has the region’s only multi-place chamber, with seats for 10 pa-

Each patient wears a clear plastic hood with pure oxygen piped in for the patient to breathe during hyperbaric oxygen therapy. tients and room for a technician. It looks somewhat like a small airplane inside. Patients can watch TV, eat or drink, read a book or sleep. Few people have problems with claustrophobia in a multi-place chamber, he said. “It’s much more patient-friendly. We’ve never been unable to treat somebody. Sometimes you have to give them a little relaxing medicine, and that’s OK. If a patient will work with me, I’ll gure out how to get them through it.” Dr. Hall hopes more physicians will become aware of how much HBOT can bene t patients who have certain illnesses. “HBOT has been around for 300 years,” Hall said. “There are many legitimate uses of hyperbaric oxygen therapy based on science, approved by the FDA, and covered by insurance.” For additional information about the Hyperbaric Center at Parkwest visit www.TreatedWell.com/Hyperbaric or call 865-373-2030.

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Fulcher touts Cumberland Trail Cumberland Trail park manager Bob Fulcher has worked with state parks for more than 15 years. His passion for the job was evident when he spoke at Cove Lake State Park Sept.1 to Noweta Garden Club members.

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Fulcher is privy to a wealth of information on the Cumberland Trail State Scenic Trail. His area runs from Kentucky, through Tennessee and into Georgia. Part of his job is land procurement for the advancement of the trail.

“The trail is a work in progress,” said Fulcher. “Currently we have about 190 miles of trails that are maintained and open for hiking and other outdoor activities. Just to build one mile of trail is enormous work.” Fulcher says 100 consecutive days were spent this summer building just two miles of trail. Walking those two miles would take approximately 20 minutes. Workers from the entire state park system have lent countless hours to this trail. Fulcher encouraged a drive through the Sequatchie Valley. “This is one of the most distinctive and extraordinary pieces of the Tennessee landscape,” he said. “The valley goes 65 miles along

protection of natural and cultural resources. It is also a major component of the Great Eastern Trail. Once completed the Cumberland Trail State Scenic trail will provide hikers with an alternative to the somewhat crowded Appalachian Trail. Overnight camping is available but Leave No Trace practices are encouraged. “We will work hard over the next four years to complete the vast portion of the trail,” said Fulcher. “We want people to be able to Cumberland Trail Park manager Bob Fulcher speaks to the walk from one end to the Noweta Garden Club at Cove Lake. Photo by Cindy Taylor other.” Fulcher spoke of years the Sequatchie River until it Fulcher says the trail past when walking was a meets the Tennessee River not only supports tourism way of life and how it was but the valley keeps going and provides quality out- left behind. He says once for more than 100 miles. It door experiences but brings again there are becoming is an amazing piece of the opportunities for conser- some mighty walkers. That world.” vation education and the in the new generation com-

Fitness coach gives kidney to save life By Cindy Taylor Some people might be willing to give a ride to a hitchhiker, bestow a few dollars on a beggar or even donate to a good cause. Not many would give a kidney to a complete stranger. That is just what happened for Junior Hollifield. Surgery is scheduled for Sept. 8. By publication date, Hollifield will have received a new kidney from Allison King and hopefully both will be recuperating well. There is an amazing back story. Hollifield served during Desert Storm and was diagnosed with Glomerulosclerosis shortly after returning home. He lived with declining kidney function and high blood pressure for 20 years. In 2012 Hollifield received his first cadaver kidney transplant. Complications began after just one year and Hollifield needed another kidney.

Wife Gretchen a kidney to Juwas a match but nior. She made did not qualify frequent trips for other reato Nashville sons. The couple for testing and reached out was finally apto friends and proved. family for im“I didn’t think mediate donors much about doin the hope of nating at first,” avoiding dialysis said King. “Then and renal failure I met her kids. but there was no Something came match. Junior over me and I was approved couldn’t stand for the program the thought of at Vanderbilt but Gretchen losthe search coning her husband tinued for a comand her kids lospatible donor. ing their daddy The Hollifields: Lucas, Gracelyn, Junior and Gretchen Gretchen and if there was a “One day Allison looked chance I could help. I feel like her mom had been working out at Central Baptist at me and said she won- sometimes the Lord calls us Fountain City. There they dered what blood type she to do things that seem crazy met fitness instructor Alli- was,” said Gretchen. “She and that is when He best son King. Every class closed had never even met Junior!” shows His power.” Once King found out she with prayer and Gretchen Junior continued workhad been requesting prayer was a match she actively ing full-time during dialysis. pursued surgery to donate Three days each week were for Junior for some time.

consumed with work, sitting in a dialysis clinic and sleep. The family is hopeful that will soon be in the past. “We are so blessed and thankful for Allison’s gift,” said Gretchen. “God has put the right people in our lives and we give Him all the glory.” King is humble about her sacrifice. She and the Hollifields want to get the word out about organ donations. Anyone has the possibility of being a live organ donor. Most don’t think about it unless it is an immediate family member. Those who make live donations are put at the top of the list should they have needs later. “I just want to raise the awareness that this can be done and lives can be saved,” said Junior. “Our faith has sustained us and we are so thankful to Allison.”

ing up there is a substantial devotion to extend themselves into the new protected places. He says they understand that this is where the treasures of life are. “They know the air is good and good health and beauty can be found,” he said. “Lessons can be learned about their own capabilities and good common sense. We see a great devotion among this generation to help protect these places.” Workers with The Cumberland Trail and other agencies are in process of spreading the goal to protect the genetic code of every species growing in the Cumberland Mountains and to harvest and bank those seeds. Info: www.tnstateparks. com

POWELL NOTES ■ Broadacres Homeowners Association. Info: Steven Goodpaster, generalgoodpaster@gmail.com. ■ Knox North Lions Club meets 1 p.m. each first and third Wednesday, Puleo’s Grille, 110 Cedar Lane. Info: facebook.com/ knoxnorthlions. ■ Northwest Democratic Club meets 6 p.m. each first Monday, Austin’s Steak & Homestyle Buffet, 900 Merchant Drive. Info: Nancy Stinnette, 688-2160, or Peggy Emmett, 687-2161. ■ Norwood Homeowners Association. Info: Lynn Redmon, 688-3136. ■ Powell Alumni Association banquet is the first Saturday in April. Info: Vivian McFalls, 607-8775. ■ Powell Lions Club meets 7 p.m. each first Thursday, Lions Club Building, 7145 Old Clinton Pike. Info: tnpowelllions@ gmail.com.

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Republicans target District 2 Commission seat Meet Will Johnson,

The political landscape keeps turning red, and next year’s elections will show if there are enough Democrats left in County Commission’s District 2 to keep the seat out of GOP hands.

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As of now, Republicans hold a 9-2 advantage. Women are outnumbered 10-1. Two announced Republican candidates, John Fugate and Michele Carringer, live in the Fountain City end of the district, which stretches from the Fourth & Gill neighborhood northward to Inskip, Fountain City and Shannondale. Both have served as interim office holders – Carringer on County Commission, Fugate on school board. Carringer was appointed to the District 7 seat in 2009 after Scott “Scoobie” Moore was ousted for committing perjury concerning the

“Black Wednesday” shenanigans in 2007. Voters in the 2010 election elected to shrink the commission from 19 members to 11, and Carringer went up against her dis- Carringer Fugate Kildare trict seatmate, R. Larry Smith, in the Re- commission is fond of expublican primary. She lost, tracting), and kept his word. at least in part, because His appointment was not she’d gotten appointed on a without controversy, howpledge not to run for elec- ever, and Commissioner tion. Her argument that the Amy Broyles, a Democrat, commission reorganization denounced her colleagues relieved her of that obliga- for rejecting the candidate tion was unavailing. She ran she said was the district’s for an at-large seat in 2014 choice. Fugate was a teacher and and lost to Ed Brantley in a principal before he bethe primary. The 2012 redistricting came a banker several years threw Carringer (and Fu- ago. He and his signature panama hat have been spotgate) into District 2. Fugate was appointed to ted at neighborhood meetserve an abbreviated school ings all over the district this board term last year after summer. Carringer emphasizes Indya Kincannon resigned because her husband had her Fountain City roots, civaccepted an appointment to ic involvement, a stint as a teach abroad for the school Central High School cheerleader and her status as the year. Fugate promised not to wife of a doctor. Meanwhile, the Demoseek a full term (a pledge

crats didn’t seem to have a candidate. A move to draft Cheri Siler, who ran a credible race for state senate last year, fizzled; no new names emerged until teacher Laura Kildare recently decided to run. Kildare, who lives in the Fairmont/Emoriland neighborhood, recently completed her doctorate and teaches at the Career Magnet Academy. Although she briefly considered trying for the interim school board seat last year, she opted out, and she will be seen as a political newcomer in what is shaping up as a battle between a Fountain City Republican and a Democrat from the more liberal-leaning trolley burbs of North Knoxville. A Republican win would reduce the number of commission Democrats to one (assuming the Dems hold on to District 1). A Fugate win would reduce the number of women on commission to zero.

The tragic story of David Crockett Edmondson TVA is much-maligned. The leaders aren’t from around here and they’re paid too much. The agency displaced families when the dams were built. TVA is a big-government, social welfare experiment – and who needs that! Bonnie Peters, the Union County historian, found an account of one family’s troubles during the Barren Creek flood of 1916. It’s about life around here before TVA. – S. Clark David Crockett Edmondson survived the flood, but he lost his wife, Mahala Lyons Edmondson, and three children.

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Two more were found alive on drift timber three miles from home, lacerated and mangled. All that remained of his pretty, almost-new two-story home were posts between which the front gate was hung. The huge timbers were firmly embedded in the earth and withstood the flood. The chimney was gone and the bricks were scattered down the creek. Crockett, weak and broken, told this story while sitting on the little porch of his son’s cabin. He was surrounded by friends, neighbors and kin. Laughter was not to be heard. Many who were gathered there had lost loved ones. Some who escaped with their families had no food, no clothing and no work. The crops were made, but the yields were gone, and it was too late to begin to plant anew. A hush fell as Crockett’s

weak voice recited the deprivation and suffering he had endured. The silence was occasionally broken by sobs. “Along toward dark as we were getting ready to go to bed, I asked the old woman if it wasn’t going to storm, and she said ‘Law yes, honey.’ “The clouds are just biling up in the west. The baby was crying, and we went to bed, me putting the baby down at the foot,” he said. “Along in the night the old woman woke me up and asked me to go out and see about her crocks in the spring house, as the way it was raining the creek would back up and the milk would be ruined. I was tired from working all day and sleepy and just plain trifling, too, I expect. I told her that a little milk wouldn’t mind if it did get ruined for we had plenty more. “But she said she didn’t care about the milk but she didn’t want to lose the crocks. I told her that they wouldn’t wash away and I went back to sleep. I don’t know how long I slept, but the old woman woke me up calling to me to save the baby. “The lightning was flashing and the thunder booming hot and the air was filled with the awfulest sounds I ever heard. I threw my feet from the bed and I was standing in water up to my knees.

David Crockett Edmondson with four of his children.

“I moved toward the foot of the bed to get the baby. Just as I got there, I heard a roar like thunder right in my ears. I could hear trees and timbers smashing and then the flood struck us. The house groaned and gave way. “I could see the ceiling coming down on us and then I didn’t remember any more until I found myself floating down the flood on top of a house which I suppose was my own as it had a new shingle roof. “I don’t know whether I was in my right mind or not. I thought I was then, but I doubt it now. I thought I heard a man’s voice who I recognized as Bunk Ferguson because he had such a coarse, heavy voice. It seemed to me he was running down the bank trying to warn the people, but I think now he was on some drift, floating the same as myself. “How I made that trip in safety I will never know for I gave up and sank beneath the waters many times thinking it was all over. How far I floated on

the housetop I can’t say, but before long it struck something and turned over, throwing me under it. I felt it float off of me; and, as I came to the surface, I struck a large timber and catching to it I thought I was safe at last for I knew it would float. “After the lightning would flash, and it was almost steady, I could see houses, barns, trees, timbers and cattle floating on the water which looked to be almost a mile wide. “Before I had gone far, my timber struck something and ended over, throwing me through the air. Again I was beneath the water. I could feel the debris and logs and timbers as they struck my body or passed overhead. “Finally, when I rose to the top again, I was more dead than alive. “I was so weak and exhausted I could scarcely

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If you meet city recorder Will Johnson, there’s no need to remind him that he has big shoes to fill. He’s already reminded daily. His predecessor, Cindy Will Johnson Mitchell, began her job in the city council office on July 20, 1980 − exactly 35 years before Johnson’s first day. He was able to shadow her for three days before she stepped down. He will earn $52,000 per year, $24,000 less than Mitchell. On his second day, Johnson attended his first city council meeting − a long session that included approval of the city’s new sign ordinance. Meetings are recorded digitally, but motions and votes are also recorded by hand. He was glad for Mitchell’s help that week. Johnson, 31, grew up in North Knox County and attended Halls High School. He graduated from UT in 2008 with degrees in medieval history and public administration and has an art history minor − a solid liberal arts education, he says. His grandfather, Earl Hoffmeister, held elective office as Knox County’s 16-year superintendent of schools. Will worked in the Knox County Clerk’s office for 12 years before applying for the

move. Throwing my arms out wider for some support, I struck nothing except small boards which gave way beneath my hands and I went under again. “How far I was swept on under the water, no one can tell; but directly, I felt something solid passing over me and with a mighty effort I turned over and caught the edge of what was part of a room. “It was about 10 by 20 feet as near as I could judge in lightning flashes. As I crossed on the roof on my hands and knees, my fingers in the cracks under the shingles to keep from being thrown off, I was thrown around by the whirling current. “I was almost naked, had on nothing but the tattered rags of what had been a shirt when I had started. I was shivering from the cold which had numbed my body. “As a flash of lightning came, I looked to the bank ahead about 20 feet away.

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city post. His familiarity with county government prepared him for the transition. Local government has always been an interest. It’s where the rubber meets the road, he says. “This is where elected officials can make the most difference − on the local level.” He considers the new post a great opportunity, and has spent his first few weeks learning names. He’s getting used to the regularly scheduled meetings, like city council and beer board, and he’s looking forward to less-frequent events, like the upcoming swearing-in of new council members in December. He also anticipates the arrival of a couple of new employees. Two other long-time city council office staffers, auditor Melissa Peters and secretary Susan Wilson, will retire this fall. Peters’ replacement, former credit union employee Savannah Maupin, was appointed by council last week. Interviews are currently underway to find Wilson’s replacement. Best of luck to the new kids on the block, and happy trails to those who served before them.

I would have attempted to swim, but just as I let go of my hold with my fingers the roof I was holding onto turned quickly, throwing me far out into the stream. “Hopelessly, I struck out for where I had seen the bank and by some miracle managed to keep afloat. I drifted with the tide trying as I went to get closer to the bank, which I finally did. “Seizing a small sapling, my body swung around against the bank. Though weak, I dragged my cut and torn body from the water and began to climb up the hill on my hands and knees. I did not know where I was, but I imagined I had drifted 10 or 12 miles. I had really gone only a mile and a quarter. “Looking around I could see by lightning flashes a house or a barn and I made my way there thinking I might get some clothes.” Crockett and Mahala are buried at Head of Barren in Claiborne County.

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Could Duncan go on Supreme Court?

Yesterday was Justice Gary Wade’s last day on the state Supreme Court. Today just four justices remain with Sharon Lee serving as chief justice. Gov. Haslam will nominate a replacement for Wade, and while speculation centers on his longtime friend Herb Slatery, another name has been mentioned. U.S. Rep. John “Jimmy” Duncan served as a Criminal Court judge for seven years before his election to Congress in 1988. Duncan publicly endorsed Haslam in 2010 when his endorsement made a huge difference in the GOP primary. Duncan is clearly qualified both professionally and politically. His confirmation would be easy. It would allow him to conclude his public service by returning to the judiciary where his uncle Joe Duncan served ably and where Duncan Jr. started by appointment of then-Gov.

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Lamar Alexander. Duncan has not publicly shown any interest in this and it is assumed he is more likely to run again for Congress in 2016, but the discussion is ongoing. Right now Haslam’s choice is pure speculation fueled by rumor. However, odds makers give state Attorney General Herb Slatery the leg up. When asked, Slatery says he is too busy to think about it and Haslam simply says he has not discussed the matter with Slatery. Neither statement is a denial that Slatery might want the appointment or Haslam might want him to have it. If Slatery took the seat, then the Court

would immediately have to fill the newly created vacancy in the AG office which Slatery would have vacated after 16 months on the job. Slatery would get to influence and vote on his own successor. The wrinkle in all of this is that potential candidates will have to disclose their intentions in a few weeks as the committee Haslam named to review and recommend names to him for the appellate courts will meet in late October. So if Slatery or Duncan wants the position, each would have to disclose his interest publicly two months before the Legislature reconvenes in January. Last time, Slatery waited until a few hours before the deadline to apply for AG and was able to gauge who his competition would be. Given the governor’s backing, it really did not matter who his competition was then. Once he announced it was clear the

Big game in town Maybe you’ve heard the remember what Bobby Denbuzz. Big game in town, ton said, pay these prices famous-brand Oklahoma at but pay no more. This is an interesting Neyland Stadium. football matchup. Tennessee is on the rise with bigger expectations. Oklahoma is on the rebound from a “disMarvin appointing” 8-5 season that West ended poorly. The ugly word was underachievement capped by a very bad bowl loss. Net result: Four new assistant coaches. Go early. If you can find Oklahoma has talent and a place to park, enjoy the will be a measuring stick. atmosphere. Get close to Vols may remember the the Vol Walk. Tickets are whipping they took last Septight but if you have one, go tember in Norman. inside, sing Rocky Top, see Sooners are bringing one the team run through the T, of the best running backs buy a bottle of water for $3, in America. Sophomore

Semaje Perine, 5-11 and 237, full grown as a freshman, rushed for an NCAArecord 427 yards and six touchdowns – in one game, against Kansas. Think about that, one Saturday set of stats that would equal a season for many, a career for some. Ten ne s s e e - Ok l a hom a might be a barn-burner with plenty of points – or it might be one-sided if the Vols don’t get a lot better in a hurry in the secondary and at middle linebacker. The Sooners showed Akron a very strong passing attack. This is a really big game for Butch Jones. He seeks a genuine signature victory.

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Court would name him in deference to the governor. Frankly, if either Slatery or Duncan applied and made the list submitted by the commission, it is hard to imagine Haslam not naming him, and it is equally hard imagining both would apply against each other. This column will continue this topic next week as to other candidates if Slatery or Duncan is not in contention. ■ Judge Charles Susano of Knoxville now becomes the most senior Tennessee judge in terms of age and length of service, serving on the appellate level at age 79 (turns 80 in March). He is in excellent health and retains his great sense of humor. ■ Confirmation: Because of a recent constitutional amendment, the choice to replace Gary Wade is Haslam’s, subject to possible confirmation by the General Assembly, assuming they can decide on a pro-

cedure. The appointee must come from East or West Tennessee. Middle Tennessee already has two justices. The General Assembly is deadlocked on a confirmation process with the Senate wanting it to be done by the House and Senate acting separately which means separate confirmation hearings by each. The House, led by state Rep. Bill Dunn’s arguments, wants a joint session to decide confirmation as is done with the election of the three constitutional officers – the comptroller, the treasurer and the secretary of state. In such a situation, the 33 senators are outvoted by the 99 representatives. Dunn says 17 senators should not be able to block a nominee, although 17 senators can block any bill the House passes in a bicameral legislature. If the deadlock continues, Haslam nominates will become confirmed after 60 days of being nominated as

the Constitution provides that the nominee is considered confirmed if no action is taken within 60 days after his/her name is presented. This could be as early as March 13, 2016, if the governor sends the name the day the General Assembly reconvenes on Jan. 13, 2016. ■ City Council member Duane Grieve is recovering from a nasty fall which broke seven ribs. He was in the hospital two nights but is back at Council meetings with an arm in a sling. He only has two more years before he is forced off council by term limits. Asked if he might run for mayor in 2019, or before if Rogero leaves mid-term, he points out that he will be the same age Ronald Reagan was when he sought a second term as president. Grieve seems to enjoy the speculation, as does former Mayor Daniel Brown. He should not be discounted as a potential candidate.

Two good ones over South Carolina won’t last forever. There are other ramifications. One game does not guarantee long-term success but one game can sometimes make a big difference in general direction. Return with me now to the home opener of 2006 to find similarities. Highly regarded California was the foe. David Cutcliffe was back as offensive coordinator of the Vols. Tennessee fans were pumped. The crowd went nuts when the Vols came out to play and got even louder when an unsuspecting Golden Bear was struck so hard on the opening kickoff that he missed the rest of the game. Erik Ainge, not so good as a sophomore, opened Tennessee’s first possession

with a 41-yard completion to Robert Meachem. Fans would have blown the roof off Neyland Stadium if it had one. As it was, they shook the upper decks. After that, action accelerated. Ainge threw for four touchdowns. An offense that was stagnant the year before (one play of 40 yards or more) was suddenly fresh and crisp. It hit Cal with four big ones. Some thought Cutcliffe made a difference. I have long believed that crazy crowd intimidated California, inspired the Vols and became a major factor in the mad rush to a stunning 35-0 lead. Oh my, did we have fun. Seven years previously, 1999, the Vols dominated an elite opponent, Georgia, in similar fashion. There have

been big gaps between onesided celebrations. I doubt that Oklahoma will be overwhelmed by crowd noise but perhaps you see other similarities. Tennessee has a new offensive coordinator and the hope for a few more big gainers. Tennessee lost last year without the quarterback it now has. It may not make as many blunders on Saturday. There are obvious uncertainties about Oklahoma. Three new offensive coaches could mean a surprising look. Bob Stoops will likely appear the same as always. The head coach is 168-44 at Oklahoma. That’s a success rate of 79.2. Only Barry Switzer and Bud Wilkerson have done better. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com

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SENIOR NOTES ■ Karns Senior Center: 8042 Oak Ridge Highway 951-2653 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9: 8 a.m. Rise-N-Shine walkers; 9:30 a.m. Zumba; 10 a.m. party bridge; 11 a.m. SAIL exercises; 1 p.m. Rook.

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Thursday, Sept. 10: 8 a.m. Rise-N-Shine walkers; 9 a.m. Scrabble; 9:30 a.m. Tone & Tighten; 11 a.m. breast health presentation; 2:30 p.m. yoga. Friday, Sept. 11: 8 a.m. Rise-N-Shine walkers; 8:30 a.m. grief support group; 10 a.m. Farkle, Tai Chi; 1 p.m. Mexican Train dominoes.

Above, NHC residents Gloria Wagner and Sue Finneran learn cheers from UT cheerleaders Sarah Parker, Mallory Hayes, Morgan Findley, Taylor Newsom and Ally Tuttle

Monday, Sept. 14: 8 a.m. Rise-N-Shine walkers; 8:30 a.m. cardio; 10 a.m. “Basic Sketching and Drawing” class; 11 a.m. SAIL exercises; 1:30 p.m. line dance.

At left, UT Cheerleader Morgan Findley gets some love from NHC resident Betty Hamilton after she kissed cheerleader Abraham Almatari on the cheek. “I want one, too,” said Findley. Hamilton was happy to oblige.

Tuesday, Sept. 15: 8 a.m. Rise-N-Shine walkers; 9:30 a.m. Tone & Tighten; 10 a.m. PC tutoring; 12:30 p.m. pinochle, Karns History Club; 1 p.m. mahjong; 2:30 p.m. yoga. ■ Halls Senior Center: 4405 Crippen Road 922-0416 Thursday, Sept. 10: 10 a.m. bunco, pinochle, line dancing, quilting; 11 a.m. exercise; 1 p.m. ballroom dance class; 2 p.m. Snack and Learn: State Farm; 3 p.m. Tai Chi practice. Friday, Sept. 11: 9:30 a.m. Pilates; 10 a.m. euchre, Farkle; 11 a.m. SAIL exercise; noon Mexican Train dominoes; 2 p.m. Zumba Gold. Monday, Sept. 14: 9 a.m. scrapbooking; 10 a.m. pinochle, bridge, hand & foot, Tai Chi 1; 11:30 a.m. Tai Chi 2; 12:30 p.m. tea party; 1 p.m. Rook, SAIL exercise. Tuesday, Sept. 15: 10 a.m. canasta; 11 a.m. exercise; 12:30 p.m. Mexican Train dominoes; 1:30 p.m. hand & foot; 2 p.m. movie.

UT mascot Jr. Smokey gets to know NHC resident Ann Campbell.

By Sara Barrett NHC Farragut put parking lot parties to shame last Thursday with an indoor tailgate party in its soda fountain area. It felt like the old student center on campus before a home game. Rocky Top played on big speakers, sports played on the big screen and lots of bottomless tailgate snacks were served to the festive crowd. Orange balloons and shakers filled the air and covered the tables.

UT cheerleaders spent the afternoon with the residents, teaching them popular UT cheers and going room to room to spread some orange and white sunshine. A stop in physical therapy had residents cheering and chanting while working the treadmills, the cheerleaders in a row behind them. When word gets out, NHC may be asked to teach some tailgating classes around town … NHC residents Isabel Drerub and Dorothy Ransom tap the beat to Rocky Top with UT cheerleaders Ally Tuttle and Ashley Robertson.

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The city of God On the holy mount stands the city he founded; the Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God. (Psalm 87: 1-3) City of God, how broad and far Outspread thy walls sublime! The true thy chartered freemen are Of every age and clime. (“City of God,” Samuel Johnson, 1860) I worry about the city of The Glenwood Christian Life Center was roped off for the Aug. 30 evening service to simulate the original church auditorium. The God. original church auditorium once held 400 people. Photos by Cindy Taylor Jerusalem, I mean, not the Eternal City not made by hands. Turmoil in the Middle East is not new, by any stretch. It seems that cradle of civilization has been perpetually dangerous and unes used during the social and By Cindy Taylor easy. The fact that the region Glenwood Baptist Church a historical room was set up. is a crossroads of three conPowell kicked off a four- A painting of the original tinents accounts for some of week celebration Aug. 30 church was on display along its friction. Also, the reality in honor of its 125th anni- with other memorabilia. that three major religions Sept. 6 was youth Sunday versary and homecoming. inhabit the area inevitably An old-fashioned ice cream with young people of the increases the tension. social started the festivities. church leading the morning All over the Middle East, Church members prepared a service. warring factors are busily Sept. 13 will feature the meal and made homemade destroying ancient buildmusic ministry presenting ice cream for the event. ings. Beautiful, historic ediChurch historian Earl 1890 period music as part of fices. Why? I can’t imagine. Smith roped off a section the morning worship. What does that destruction The celebration will of the Christian Life Cenprove? ter to match the size of the culminate Sept. 20 with a It feels like children tearoriginal church auditorium homecoming during and afing down each other’s cardfrom 1890. Members sat in- ter the morning service. The side the roped area for the Rev. Dr. Tom Lee will bring Lily Friend, 12, and MacKenzie Stovall, 7, start the line for food board forts and playhouses. If it weren’t so deadly and evening service. The origi- the message and former and ice cream. mean and permanent, I nal building once held 400 music minister Ron Shipe people in the same size area. will direct the music. A tra- date of the original church Pike. Sunday morning wor- would liken it to kids stickMember Kay Jursik de- ditional potluck dinner will start,” he said. “We hope ship starts at 10:45. Info: ing out their tongues at each signed a hand fan using follow. The Rev. Travis Hen- members of the community www.glenwoodpowell.com other and saying “Nannasilhouettes of the past and derson is the current pastor. will come help us celebrate.” or 938-2611. Glenwood Baptist Church “We are excited that our present. Joyce Shupe collected old photos for centerpiec- homecoming falls on the is at 7212 Central Avenue

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■ Cross Roads Presbyterian, 4329 E. Emory Road, 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. ■ Ridgeview Baptist Church, 6125 Lacy Road, 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.

Classes/meetings ■ First Comforter Church, 5516 Old Tazewell Pike, hosts MAPS (Mothers At Prayer Service) noon each Friday. Info: Edna Hensley, 771-7788. ■ 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.

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nanna-boo-boo!” Even so, in my heart, I know that buildings are just buildings. They are manmade. They will crumble someday. Jerusalem is more than its buildings. Jerusalem is holy ground: its streets have been blessed by the footsteps of patriarchs and kings, saints and pilgrims, disciples and Jesus himself, and it points us to the Eternal City, the City of God. It is that city that will be our long home. It is there that we will be citizens in a Kingdom we can only imagine now. Until then, let us strive to make this world more like that one!

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Youth programs ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, hosts Morning Breakfast and Afternoon Hang Out for youth each Tuesday. Breakfast and Bible study, 7:20 a.m.; Hang Out Time, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Info: 6901060 or beaverridgeumc.org.

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Coupon books have been out for almost a week now and I hope that everyone has had a chance to purchase at least one book from a Knox County student. If you haven’t, you have until Monday, Sept. 21, to make a purchase. Books cost $10 and $8 from each sale stays at the respective school to help with costs for needed supplies. The annual kick-off is Powell’s Anna Thomas bumps the ball to a a great time for teachers teammate during a recent match between Halls and principals to find creand Powell. Halls won, 3 sets to 1. ative ways to pump up the students. West Haven Elementary featured a ’50s Reagan Ramsey bumps the day when staff members ball to a teammate and helps dressed in their favorite Shayla Stansberry serves for the the Panthers win the second retro attire. Snoopy and Panther volleyball team during a match against Halls. Woodstock from the Pearecent game. The team will be at home nut’s cartoon strip made an Thursday, Sept. 10, against Clinton; appearance and will return Monday, Sept. 14, against Oak Ridge to the school for photo ops and Tuesday, Sept. 15, against Gibbs when the sale is over. before hitting the road again. Down the road, Pleasant Ridge Elementary principal (aka Super Principal) Jessica Birdsong surprised students from the school rooftop with her friend Coupon Book (aka teacher Kara Israel). The life size coupon book shared the prizes available to sellers, with the most popular being a chance to duct tape the principal and assistant principal to the gym wall (six books sold) and lunch and a limo ride with the principals for Mary Marsionis, Heather McFall and Cynthia the school’s top seller. West Haven Elementary teachers Andrea Mitchell, Cat Chait, Stephanie Price Coley got the polka dotted dress memo for the coupon book celebration. and principal Connie Smith dress up in 1950s attire. Photos submitted

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Snoopy and Woodstock paid a surprise visit to West Haven Elementary during the celebration. The beloved beagle and his pal will return at the end of the promotion and each student who sells at least one book will have their picture taken with Snoopy and be invited to a Snoopy Hop.

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■ Central High School college scholarship informational meeting, 6-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14. Info: 689-1400. ■ Halls High School cheer squad is seeking vendors for a multifamily yard/vendor sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, in the school parking

Kate Houck, Myra Pickett and Amy Davis went for the casual jeans of the ‘50s for the kick-off event.

lot. Vendor space: $25 per booth. Proceeds benefit the cheer squad. Info/vendor requests: vannielloproperties@ gmail.com. ■ Shannondale Elementary PTO meeting, 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. Info: 689-1465.

The school coupon book and Pleasant Ridge Elementary principal Jessica Birdsong show off the great prizes for students selling coupon books through Sept. 21. Photo by R. White

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A side view of the 3-D printed house at Malibu Collision in Halls.

‘This changes everything’ 3-D printed house rolls out of Halls By Shannon Carey

ing, “working to help bring back manufacturing to the U.S.,” said Spears. TruDesign developed a spray-on coating that can make the “ropey” texture of 3-D printed products smooth. 3-D printed molds for auto parts are also revolutionizing the industry. When President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden visited Pellissippi State this year, they signed a car hood made at Malibu Collision, the first hood ever pulled off a 3-D printed mold, and the first hood ever signed by a President and Vice President. “We printed the mold in eight hours and pulled the hood in three days,” said Spears. “And it was made here in Halls.” But 3-D printing is not just for cars. Airplane, boat and appliance manufacturers are also clamoring for more. “It’s really cool to be helping develop technology and processes that are not even on the market yet,” Spears said. The house, just a oneroom proof-of-concept house for now, will travel to national trade shows. 3-D printed from 20 percent carbon fiber and 80 percent AVS, the panels “snap together like Legos,” said Spears. It was assembled at Clayton Homes of Halls. Other partners include Alcoa and SOM. The roof is covered with solar panels, and appliances are the most energyefficient available. “It’s the only one in the world like it,” Spears said. “People don’t realize what’s really going on at the lab. “There are a lot of people who haven’t seen 3-D printing. It’s going to change the way we do everything.”

When Halls guy Rick Spears took a 3-D printed Shelby Cobra to the Detroit Auto Show, the lead design engineer from Kia asked him why. Concept cars are the show’s regular fare. Spears replied that the Cobra was 3-D printed, taking six weeks from concept to a complete, drivable vehicle. Right now in the auto industry, it takes eight to 12 months to get a concept to the wind tunnel, and it’s still not drivable. The guy from Kia was blown away. “This changes everything,” he said. On Sept. 8, a 3-D printed house rolled out of Malibu Collision in Halls, bound for trade shows across the nation. The project was sponsored by MaxLab at ORNL, a wing of the Department of Energy dedicated to researching innovative and efficient building designs and materials. Spears owns and operates Malibu Collision. Twelve years ago, he started investigating carbon fiber, a new material that could be used to customize cars. “There was nowhere to learn about it,” Spears said. “I had to order a CD from Germany and figure it out in German.” Then, he went to a carbon fiber expo in Washington, D.C., and met Jesse Smith of Knoxville-Oak Ridge Innovation Valley. Turns out, Oak Ridge National Laboratory was aiming to be the carbon fiber capital of the world, and they were looking for someone to do prototyping. Suddenly, Malibu Collision took center stage in the 3-D printing isn’t the only world of high-tech materials. Malibu spin-off company field Spears has explored. TruDesign is dedicated to de- Another spin-off company, sign, analysis and prototyp- StyroPower, makes equip-

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ment that compacts Styrofoam so that it is economical to ship and recycle. The device went through a three-year process of research and development, including processing a year’s worth of breakfast and lunch trays from Halls High School. According to StyroPower president John Miller, the device melts and compacts the Styrofoam from 1,400 lunch trays into one-

half cubic foot. The material can then by recycled back into fuel, more Styrofoam, or even into 3-D printer material. Info: www.malibu collison.com Rick Spears stands beside a 3-D printed demonstration house. One room for ease of transportation across the nation this year, this proof-of-concept model is a joint project of MaxLab at ORNL, and TruDesign, which operates out of Spears’ Malibu Collision in Halls. It was assembled at Clayton Homes of Halls and finished at Malibu Collision. Photos by R. White

Trooper says divine intervention saved his life By Bonny C. Millard Sgt. Lowell Russell, the Tennessee state trooper who was almost killed in a fiery car accident on Interstate 40 three years ago, said divine intervention saved his life. Russell spoke to the Rotary Club of Farragut not only about his recovery but also about U.S. Marine Lance Corp. Frankie Watson, who was killed while serving in Afghanistan in 2011. Watson was like a younger brother to Russell, who dedicated his presentation to Watson’s memory. Russell and Dr. Paul Grady, an ordained minister, law enforcement chaplain and a deputy with the Blount County Sheriff’s Office, wrote a book, “Trial by Fire,” about Russell’s near death experience. Proceeds from the book help fund a memorial scholarship in Watson’s name. The trooper was in the hospital for 46 days, on life support for two weeks and

continues to undergo physical therapy. Russell, a law enforcement officer for 20 years, was sitting on the interstate’s shoulder after a traffic stop in the early morning hours of March 13, 2012, when his cruiser was struck from behind by an 18-wheeler. The harrowing ordeal could have ended Russell’s life, but he credits God with helping him through the journey that started that night. At the moment his cruiser spun out of control in flames, an ambulance returning to McMinn County crested the hill. Russell, unconscious, was trapped inside. Paramedic Freddie Leslie and the truck driver, Eric D. Lewis, pried open the driver’s door. Another man, Dennis Stevens, stopped to help. Russell’s seatbelt was jammed, and it was Stevens’ box cutter that cut Russell free, moments before flames engulfed the driver’s seat. Bullets in the cruiser’s trunk started exploding,

Rotarian Joan McIntee, Sgt. Lowell Russell and Dr. Paul Grady and Knoxville Police Officer Steve Taylor moved the ambulance in front of the burning cruiser to protect those working to save Russell’s life. Grady, who had provided spiritual support to Russell

when Watson died, read from the faith-based book and marveled at how Russell survived the accident and his numerous injuries. “There’s no way in the world Lowell should have survived this,” Grady said.

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considered, the last full month of summer was a good one for local real estate and lending markets, although property Witt transfers and mortgage lending were slightly off the July pace. For the month that ended Aug. 31, some 1,026 parcels changed hands in Knox County, which was about 100 more than last August produced. The aggregate value of property sold during the month fell just short of last year’s total, mainly due to fewer large commercial transactions. For the month, about $198 million worth of land was transferred in Knox County, compared to $217 million in August of 2014. In July just over $247 million in property sales were registered. On the mortgage lending side, August saw a slight decrease in activity as ap-

proximately $275 million was loaned against real estate. That figure was virtually identical to that of last August, keeping 2015 lending levels at roughly half a billion dollars ahead of last year’s pace. The largest land transfer recorded last month was the sale of commercial property located at 1101 Corridor Park Boulevard off Dutchtown Road in West Knox County. The parcel sold for $4.74 million. The largest mortgage loan recorded in August was secured by a Deed of Trust in the amount of $20.9 million encumbering a residential development known as Echo Ridge located off Gleason Drive. The data compiled through the first eight months of 2015 continue to show positive signs for the real estate market. Some 4,000 more total documents have been recorded this year than last year, and both lending and property sales remain well ahead of their 2014 levels. A thorough breakdown of the first three quarters will be available in next month’s report.

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All aboard! By Carol Shane The Tennessee Stage Company will hold auditions for the Timeless Works production of “My Three Angels” by Samuel and Bella Spewack, based on the original French play by Albert Husson. The delightful holiday comedy, to be performed in November, centers on a family in debt and their unlikely saviors: three convicts on work release from a local prison who conspire to help them out. Roles are available for men and women across a wide age range, and auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Auditions will take place

The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum Railfest features two Norfolk Southern locomotives this year: the Veterans Commemorative, honoring those who have served in the military, and the 9-1-1, honoring first responders. Photo submitted

road Museum celebrates its 5th Annual Tennessee Valley Railfest. You’ll have to drive a ways – the event is in Chattanooga – but it’ll be worth it. According to its website, the TVRM is a moving museum, offering an interacDuring the late ninetive, historical experience teenth century – heyday featuring the only regularly of railroad-building in our scheduled, full-sized train country – a popular song ride in Tennessee. ran: “Railfest is a great event Oh, I wouldn’t marry a for everyone to come out farmer, and celebrate their love of He’s always in the dirt, I’d rather marry a rail- trains,” says Steve Freer, TVRM spokesperson. “We road man are proud to have Norfolk Who wears a strip-ed shirt. Southern’s 9-1-1 and VeterThis weekend, railroad ans Commemorative locoenthusiasts of all stripes can motives on site for the event indulge their passion when this year. the Tennessee Valley Rail“We will have live demfrom 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, and from 7-9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, in the Emporium Center at 100 South Gay Street in Knoxville.

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sion ticket includes entry to Railfest on either day. Live entertainment includes folk and country music featuring the group “No Big Deal” and Norfolk Southern’s band “The Lawmen.” Missionary Ridge Local train rides, a petting zoo, children’s activities, miniature train exhibits, a roving

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be a big bonus.” Knoxville Film Festival executive director Keith McDaniel calls it an “excellent film.” Green, originally from Atlanta, has a bachelor’s from New York University and an MBA from NYU’s Tisch School of Film & Television. He has spent much of the past decade directing short films and producing, but when he started writing “Wildlike” in 2008, he had in mind to make it his feature debut. Apparently, he doesn’t like to do things the easy way. “Wildlike” is about a Mackenzie young teenage girl sent to (Ella Purlive with her uncle in Alaska. nell) and When the living arrangeBart (Bruce ment takes an unexpected Greenwood) turn, she runs away and are unlikely winds up attaching herself traveling to a man on his own solitary companions mission. Green shot the film in “Wildlike.” in remote Alaska, on 35mm film (a rare thing these days), using a bear and several untested humans. it will be able to tell their “We didn’t have to go friends, and soon thereafter as far and cover as much they can find the film. ground as we did, but I “We have a tremendous wanted to,” he says. “I network of supporters be- wanted to film Mackenzie’s cause of all the festivals, journey as much I could and and I think that’s going to capture on film as much of

Alaska as would be practical. Green and his wife had backpacked in Denali National Park and had traveled Alaska by train. “I just saw it as a really amazing backdrop for a movie,” he says. “I’m a lover of the outdoors, and I think I naturally wanted to put the outdoors in my first feature. If it’s going to be in the United States, there’s really nowhere better you can go than Alaska. “I wanted to bring something great to the screen for a first feature. I mean, why not?” Green says “Wildlike” isn’t the kind of movie a studio would make. “It’s an incredible relationship story that happens in an incredible landscape in Alaska,” he says, adding that he intended for the first part of the movie to make viewers feel uncomfortable. “It roughs you up in the beginning, then takes you deep into the heart of humans and nature and where those connect. I don’t really know of a movie to compare it to.” Info: knoxvillefilmfestival. com

Director turns debut into a challenge Film festivals are a great place for independent films to get exposure. Just ask Frank Hall Green, whose feature-directing debut, “Wildlike,” is the opening-night film for the Knoxville Film Festival at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Regal Downtown West Cinema 8. “I knew I wanted it to go to a lot of festivals because I thought it was a good way to get it out there,” says Green. When he wasn’t able to get into big festivals like Toronto and Sundance, he started to doubt himself and his film, but then he started getting reaction from smaller but still prestigious festivals. Acceptance letters began pouring in, along with awards. “Wildlike” ended up with invitations to more than 150 film festivals, winning 38 best film and audience awards. The stars, up-and-comer Ella Purnell and veteran Bruce Greenwood, also raked in numerous acting awards. “It didn’t really make

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Tickets on sale for “The Music and the Memories” show featuring Pat Boone and Knoxville swing orchestra The Streamliners, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, Oak Ridge Performing Arts Center, Oak Ridge High School, 1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike. Info/tickets: KnoxvilleTickets.com or 656-4444.

and Jo Niedens speaking on Rome to Copenhagen and Celebrating D-Day at Normandy. Reservations required: 524-0366. Halls Book Club, 1 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. “Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster” by Jon Krakauer. Info: 9222552. Heiskell Seniors meeting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Heiskell Community Center, 9420 Heiskell Road. Walgreens Powell will be hosting a free flu shot clinic; bring insurance info. Guest speaker: representative from Commercial Bank. Bring dessert and a friend. Info: Janice White, 548-0326. Homeschoolers at the Library Part 2: Robotics with the L&N STEMpunks, 2 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Registration required. Info/ registration: 922-2552. “Life Is a Puzzle” luncheon hosted by the Knoxville Christian Women’s Connection, 10:45 a.m., Buddy’s Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. Cost: $12. Inspirational speaker Rosa Maria Faulkner will present “Tiaras, Trophies and Tantrums, a Humorous Look at Marriage, Child Rearing and Life Issues.” Child care by reservation only. Info/reservations: 315-8182 or knoxvillechristianwomen@gmail.com. Living with Diabetes: Putting the Pieces Together, 2-4 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Topics include: “What Is Diabetes?,” treatment options, blood sugar monitoring, understanding your A1C, stress management, sick day guidelines, barriers to control, behavior changes and goal setting. Info: 689-2681. VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784.

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Computer Workshops: Internet and Email 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.

Country Dancing for Seniors, 6:30-10 p.m., RiverView Family Farm, 12130 Prater Lane. Lessons, 6:30-7. No alcohol, no smoking. Featuring: two step, swing, line, couples, disco, waltz, mixers and more. Info: 988-8043; 966-1120. Karaoke, 6-10 p.m., Bubba Brew’s Sports Pub & Grill, Beach Island Marina. Info: 992-3091. Movies on Market Square: “Driving Miss Daisy” (PG, 1989); movie begins at dusk. Hosted by the Knox County Public Library. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on; well-behaved dogs are welcome. Info: 215-8767 or knoxlib.org/movies. Union County Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., 1009 Main St., Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.

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FRIDAY-SATURDAY, SEPT. 11-12 Fall consignment sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church, 4615 Asheville Highway. Info: Shannan, 525-7807 or srebold@freedomchristianacademy.org.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 AAA Driver Improvement Course, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., AAA office, 100 W. Fifth Ave. Eight-hour course helps reduce points for traffic offenders and teaches how to reduce risk while driving. Cost: $40 members/$50 nonmembers. Must preregister. Info/registration: Kate, 862-9254; Stephanie, 862-9252. Hogskin History Day, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center, 1936 Liberty Hill Road, Washburn. Admission and parking are free. Info: Mitzi, 497-3603; narrowridge.org. Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Info: feralfelinefriends.org. Singing, 7 p.m., Luttrell Baptist Church. Featuring the Ridenour Brothers, Diane Lay and the Leatherwood Church singers, and Chestnut Grove singers. Everyone welcome. Thunder Road Author Rally, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Maynardville Public Library, Main Street, Maynardville. Local authors attending. Meet-and-greet, book sales, book signings. Info: 992-7106.

SUNDAY-MONDAY, SEPT. 13-14 Tennessee Stage Company auditions for “My Three Angels,” 2-4 p.m. Sunday and 7-9 p.m. Monday, Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@comcast.net.

MONDAY, SEPT. 14 Coffee, Donuts and a Movie: “Where Hope Grows,” 10:30 a.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info: 525-5431. Family Movie Night: “Book of Life,” 5:30 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info: 525-5431.

MONDAYS, SEPT. 14, 21, 28 “Handbuilding With Clay” class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Instructor: Janet McCracken. Registration deadline: Sept. 7. Info/registration: 494-9854; appalachianarts.net.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 15 Crocheted Stocking Cap class, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Hobby Lobby at Turkey Creek. Cost: $25. Info/registration: Monica Schmidt, 406-3971, monicaschmidt.tn@gmail.com, myquiltplace.com/ profile/monicaschmidt.

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Personal training and group fitness ■ Personal training at Tennova Health & Fitness is time-effective and affordable. Tennova Health & Fitness members receive a discount. Train with a buddy for additional savings, or opt for group training for even bigger discounts. Receive a free fitness consultation with appointment. Info: 865-859-7909 ■ Train to Run Program, a monthly training program led by running coach and IRONMAN Muna Rodriguez, will help you reach your running goals. A one-month commitment will help you run one mile or a marathon. Single, buddy and group options are available. Discounts for Tennova Health & Fitness members. Info: 865-859-7900

Fitness dollars go further with personal training Personal training with Tennova Health & Fitness can give you more bang for your workout buck. According to Tennova Fitness manager Nicole Yarbrough, just a few sessions with a personal trainer can go a long way towards getting better results. Nicole People who Yarbrough work out with a personal trainer are more likely to stick with it than those who don’t. “Every single day, I know that what we do here is benefiting somebody, and I see it most with personal training,” Yarbrough said. A personal trainer can help correct old exercise habits that may lead to aches and pains. Weak muscles can also contribute to body pain, and a personal trainer can help target those areas. A trainer can also help vary the routine to keep fitness results coming. “The biggest key about fitness is that it’s always evolving and always changing,” said Yarbrough. “After four to six weeks of doing one routine, you need to change. It’s in the variety where we will see the most results.” Tennova Health & Fitness has been providing fitness services for almost 16 years. Yarbrough has been with the facility for over 15 years, starting as an

intern. Now, she has a list of certifications including aquatic exercise, group fitness, cycling, personal training, and senior fitness. She and the Tennova fitness team are ready to help anyone meet their fitness goals. “Our trainers have the experience and ability to be successful with the currently conditioned athlete and the very sedentary seniors,” she said. “The oldest member here is 92. We are totally here to make these people’s lives better.” In fact, a simple phone call can get you started with a trainer who specializes in your individual fitness needs. All Tennova personal trainers are nationally certified in personal training and CPR for the professional rescuer. Many have specialty certifications like sports enhancement and postrehabilitation training. Many have degrees or are currently in school. “My staff as a team is like one giant family,” said Yarbrough. “We genuinely care about each other and love each other as a team. It’s very clear that we all care about each other, and that flows out into our members, too. Our team of trainers work together, planning and troubleshooting to assure our clients are successful!” Those interested in personal training will receive a free fitness consultation with appointment. Call Yarbrough today at 865-859-7909 to meet your perfect personal trainer.

■ Barre Fitness with Betsy Wilson and Jill Davis is a Pilatesinfused program designed to effectively strengthen, tone and balance the entire body. These challenging, no-impact classes require focus and precision for maximum results. Open to all fitness levels, the program runs monthly. Single and buddy training sessions are available upon request. Discounts for Tennova Health & Fitness members. Info or to register: 865-859-7909

Tennova Health & Fitness trainer TC Willis works with client on the cable fly.

Tennova Health & Fitness member learns the lateral pulldown from trainer Willis.

Trainer Becky Dukes supervises the medicine ball lunge.

Located off Emory Road in Powell The squat row is a popular exercise as shown here with trainer Dukes.

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Music by the Southern Star Band We are currently accepting table sponsorships for $2,500 (24 reserved dinner tickets) and $1,000 donations (8 reserved dinner tickets). Partial table sponsorships are also available. A portion of the sponsorship is tax deductible. Individual tickets $50 each or 2/$90. Menu choice: Roasted Tenderloin of Beef, Breast of Chicken Marsala, or Roasted Spinach & Shiitake Mushroom Lasagna. For table/tickets reservations, please email: gala@heartlandgoldenrescue.org or call 865/765-8808 and leave a message. Reservations must be made by September 18th. www.heartlandgoldenrescue.org

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