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Coffee break

Meet Shannon Carey, mild-mannered ShopperNews general manager by day, axe-wielding, arrow-shooting medieval re-enactor on weekends.

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Powell Elementary misses list

See Coffee Break story on page 2

Let’s talk ... ... about Powell Elementary. The school needs capital improvement funding from a school board that last week voted to spend $2.75 million for a new gym at Carter Middle. What does it take to get some help here?.

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Overflow traffic floods the parking lot at First Baptist when school is dismissed at Powell Elementary School.

See Sandra Clark’s rant on page 3

Photo by Ruth White

Football and more The Panthers are rolling toward Anderson County. Cory Chitwood talks about the year so far and how the players are adapting to a new head coach.

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See Cory’s recap on page 11

… for improvements

By Betty Bean “Thank God for First Baptist,” said Regina Barnes. “Without

them opening up their parking lot, I don’t know what we’d do when school lets out.”

Barnes is the volunteer coordinator for the Powell Elementary

School PTA with children in kin- modate the number of cars waitdergarten and 3rd grade. She is ing for kids at the end of the day.

She says she started speaking well acquainted with the difficulties of afternoon pickups at Powell Elementary, which cannot accomTo page A-3

Tony Norman What makes Tony Norman tick, and did he win election as commission chair because of a strategic error by the other side? Betty Bean has an opinion.

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Stanley-Black reunion

See Bean’s column on page 4

By Theresa Edwards A family tradition since the 1940s, descendants of Martha Stanley and John Russell Black held their annual family reunion at the Rhyne homestead which sits next to Black’s original 1890 house.

Descendants include the Black, Rhyne, Jennings, Marshall, Lucas and West families.

Among those present were George Thomas Black, Elizabeth Black Wendelken, Kelly Black, Sue Black Watson, William Richard Black, James R. Black and Gene Black, seven sisters and brothers whose parents were Buford and Irene Longmire Black.

“Everybody was kin on Stanley Road. I had a great childhood,” said John Rhyne.

J.B. Watson told stories of the fun the cousins had riding four-wheelers, roasting hot dogs at Halloween, and hunting Easter eggs.

“It was a wonderful place to raise my family with kinfolk all around. The kids could get out and play and go from place to place.

It was nice to know your family was being watched over and taken care of,” said Watson.

On to Florida!

Marvin West likes football.

And the old reporter has forgotten more Vol history than most commentators know. This week, Marvin takes us down the trail to Florida games great and greater.

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See West’s column on page 5

Senior prom Ruth White caught some wonderful photos of folks having fun at the Heiskell Senior Center.

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See them on page 12

Index Coffee Break Sandra Clark Government/Politics Marvin West Jim Tumblin Faith Kids Business Calendar

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Descendants of Martha Stanley and John Russell Black hold their annual family reunion at the Rhyne’s home beside Black’s original house built around 1890. Shown are: Trey Black, Len Black, Deborah Baker, Dillon White, Elizabeth Black Wendelken, Whitney Brown, Lynette Black-Brown, Mitzi Black, Barbara Black and Mary Rhyne. Photo by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

The youngest generation playing after lunch include: (front) Molly Rhyne, Jacob Rhyne, Georgia Rhyne, Haven Black; (back) Courtney Hatcher, Hannah Belue and Reagan Black.

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Coffee Break with

What is one word others often use to describe you?

People call me smart, but I’m not sure why. In my opinion, I’m just good at faking it.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

I’d like to get in better physical shape.

What is your passion?

I love, love, love traditional archery.

I’m also pretty fond of throwing axes and spears. In fact, I just enjoy hurling pointy things at targets.

Shannon Carey

Other than your parents, who has had the biggest influence on your life and why?

Shannon Carey, Halls High grad (1995) and Maryville College alum (1999), is general manager of ShopperNews. But on weekends she heads for the woods to hurl “pointy things at targets.”

She and husband Zac have a son, Daniel, 4. Shannon is learning to sew because it’s hard to buy medieval apparel off the rack. And she sings in the choir at St. James Episcopal Church. She is president of the Halls Business and Professional Association.

Shannon’s parents, Byron and Christa Bryant, have written wills and handled legal matters for half of Halls over the years. Inspired by the English teachers at Halls High School, especially Denise Pennington, Shannon took a writing/communications degree in college with a minor in theater. She still remembers her role as Celia in “As You Like It,” a reboot version, she calls it.

She started work at Shopper-News in the summer of 2005 after she and Zac moved back from Savannah. “I wanted a job where I could use my degree,” she says. Sadly, she got hired here.

So settle back with a cup of coffee and get to know Shannon Carey.

My husband, Zachary Carey. He has never expected me to change to suit him, like so many of my beaus did. He has always loved and accepted me for who I am. That was important for a girl who always felt awkward and out of place.

I still can’t quite get the hang of …

Walking over cobblestones without tripping.

What is the best present you ever received in a box?

A typewriter. I was 10 years old.

What is the best advice your mother ever gave you?

People are way too preoccupied with how they look to be very concerned with how you look.

What is your social media of choice?

Facebook

What is your favorite quote from TV or a movie?

I’m a sci-fi and fantasy nerd, so I have a lot of favorite quotes. The “Lord of the Rings” is a movie now, so I hope this counts. Frodo: “I wish the ring had never come to me. I wish none of this had happened.” Gandalf: “So do all who live to see such times, but that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.”

What is the worst job you have ever had?

I was a telemarketer selling add-ons to credit cards for a hellacious four-month stint. It was a dark midnight of the soul.

Even waiting tables was better.

Shannon Carey, in costume, stands with her longbow.

What was your favorite Saturday morning cartoon?

What are you guilty of?

Being quick to judge, being too busy and having a weakness for chocolate.

I didn’t just fall. I tried to catch myself, so the fall was more like a tragic stumble that lasted for half an hour.

What is your favorite material possession?

What are the top three things on your bucket list?

My bow, given to me by my sister Erin for my birthday last year. I use it for target archery at medieval events with the Society for Creative Anachronism.

What are you reading currently?

“In the Company of Others” by Jan Karon.

What was your most embarrassing moment?

When I was in high school, a boyfriend of mine was hosting a concert in his family’s barn loft. When it was time to meet the band, I tripped over a piece of farm equipment and fell flat on my face. The worst thing was,

“Dungeons & Dragons.” I’ll let you guess why.

What irritates you?

Bad writing and bad phone etiquette.

Have a Guinness in a pub in Ireland where local musicians are playing. Have sushi in a hole-in-the-wall mom-and-pop sushi bar in Japan. See my son graduate college.

What’s one place in Halls or Powell everyone should visit?

The Halls Outdoor Classroom. That place is really lovely.

What is your greatest fear?

With whom, living or dead, would you most like to have a long lunch?

Neil Gaiman. He’s my favorite author. He wrote the Sandman series of comic books in the late ’80s and early ’90s, “American Gods,” “Coraline,” “The Graveyard Book,” “Neverwhere.” He’s my hero.

I’m a mom, so my greatest fear is that something bad will happen to my son. It’s hard to balance the need to keep him safe with his need to explore.

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Powell High School has a new scoreboard, thanks to sponsors who were honored before the Powell-Halls football game. Pictured are Gina Early, Andrea Ball, Ron Corvette, Chris Burke, Raegan Corvette, Jordan Corvette, Julie Corvette, Donna King, Greg Brown, Penny O’Connor and Mike O’Connor. Photo submitted

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Powell left out out and gathering facts a year and a half ago, beginning with the seven old portable buildings that sit behind the school, housing 12 classrooms.

“Looking at the Knox County website, it appears that we have the most portable buildings in the county,” she said, citing mold problems in the portables.

“Last year, before school started, I was told that the portables were inspected and they were in good working order, but within a few weeks, part of the flooring in the portable where my daughter was assigned was rotten.”

Barnes is a nurse practitioner, and she knows that mold is a health threat, not just a cosmetic issue, so she stayed curious, and found that there was water draining underneath the building, wicking up moisture into the floor above. She is not happy that the entire 2nd grade is housed in portable classrooms and that the computer lab for a new 3rd grade class will be out there, too.

“We’re overcrowded,” she said. “The (projected) student population is based on number of students we had at the beginning of last year – 930. We ended the year in the 970s and we are starting this year with 983,” she said, voicing frustration that new teachers are parceled out on the basis of outdated information.

But as much as she doesn’t like portable classrooms, she’s disappointed that a portable that could have been brought over during the summer is still not there.

Computer availability is another item on Barnes’ wish list. The PTA had a successful fund drive last year and members decided

thanked Lucinda Costner Photography and Joe Neubert Collision for their generous support.

Sandra Clark

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Let’s talk about Powell Elementary

We need to get our heads together and figure out a way to get funding for imsented by Matthew provements at Powell Elementary School.

Meyer Betty Bean talked with Mo’s Mechanical, represented by Mike and PTA leader Regina Barnes about traffic congestion and Penny O’Connor Snappy Tomato Pizza, problems with portables represented by Brad (story on A1).

Superintendent Dr. Jim and Gina Early.

School officials also McIntyre had $1.25 mil-

POWELL HOWL

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to use the money to buy iPads to run a computer program that is required under No Child Left Behind rules.

“Some of our computers are so old that they will not run the new programs like Voyager, which are needed to run 30-minute interventions for children whose scores don’t meet the criteria to be exempt from NCLB. We have an entire 1st grade that can’t access that program, so we decided to spend $7,000 on iPads that can be used by grades 1-3. But we found out that Voyager doesn’t work on iPads. Those classes need laptops, which are much more expensive, so we don’t have the computers to run the programs.”

She thought things were starting to happen last year when Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre, school board member Kim Sepesi and County Commissioner Larry Smith visited Powell Elementary. But she was disappointed when the $1.4 million earmarked for Powell in McIntyre’s original budget evaporated after County Commission didn’t vote to fund it.

And when Powell didn’t make McIntyre’s list of facilities slated to receive surplus capital improvement funds last week, her hopes ran dry.

“West Knoxville can’t be the only place where we continue to see money being spent,” she said. “We have to get some resources to North Knox County.”

“My husband and I have gone back and forth about sending our kids to pri-

lion for PES in this spring’s school board budget, which Powell’s board member Kim Sepesi supported. But county commission did not fund the budget. This writer said $1.25 million is not enough.

Then tax collections, both sales and property, were higher than anticipated. The school system ended the fiscal year with almost $14 million. Last week the school board approved McIntyre’s recommendation for spending it, which did not include funds for Powell Elementary.

Knox County ended the year with $23 million

vate school, but both of us went to public schools and we think it’s important for our kids to have the same experience, so we’re hanging on.”

UT NOTES ■ Donald Bell, a clinical associate professor of nursing and certified registered nurse anesthetist, has been elected chair of the TennesDonald Bell see Board of Nursing (BON). Bell is the program administrator and coordinator of UT and UT Medical Center’s Nurse Anesthesia Concentration. He has been a nurse anesthetist for more than 24 years.

The new scoreboard

Sepesi and Larry Smith here for a serious talk. Let’s start by deciding whether the campus is adequate and if additional land is available.

Let’s decide if the school’s core (cafeteria, library, gym) is adequate to support the enrollment. Let’s determine the cost to eliminate the portables and put every child into a classroom.

Let’s figure out what we need and set about to get it. Powell’s kids deserve no less.

in excess funds, none of which has been mentioned for schools. Already, commissioners are thinking up ways to spend the surplus with Mayor Tim Burchett yet to weigh in.

Brickey-McCloud was built, in part, to relieve overcrowding at Powell Elementary. Now Brickey is full again and PES has more kids than ever.

It’s time for a community meeting, possibly organized by the PTA. Let’s get Kim

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Race close in District 13 House District 13 will be a battleground for the next 57 days. This district stretches from northeast Knoxville to Sequoyah Hills and across the river to Mount Olive and South Knox County.

Victor Ashe

With the exception of the Steve Hall-Anthony Hancock race, it is the only political game in town. The other Knox districts either have only one candidate or the competition is weak.

Rep. Jimmy Duncan and Sen. Bob Corker will clearly carry Knox County in their races for the U.S. House and Senate.

However, Gloria Johnson and Gary Loe are in a toe-to-toe battle. The Democrats are determined to hold the Harry Tindell seat and Republicans are anxious to add it to their column. Both candidates are working hard.

Johnson, 50, the Democrat, has a bachelor’s degree in special education from UT Knoxville. She was previously married, lives on Brice Avenue and teaches in South Knoxville.

If 10,000 vote in the district (compared to just 2,800 in the August primaries), then 5,000 votes will elect in a three-way race.

It’s hard to tell who independent Nick Cazana will take votes from.

Johnson claims support from numerous officials such as council member Finbarr Saunders, state Rep. Joe Armstrong, County Commissioner Amy Broyles and school board members Indya Kincannon and Pam Trainor. Mayor Madeline Rogero is a $500 donor which is $300 more than she gave Hancock.

Johnson hopes to have Rogero host or co-host events.

She said her first bill will be one to give preference to Tennessee contractors. She wants to serve on the education and transportation committees. She supports President Barack Obama, saying, “He has done a good job creating jobs (despite) a do-nothing Congress.”

Johnson criticized Gov. Bill Haslam for “signing the Gateway (sexual activity) Bill and not standing up on other bills.” She agreed with Haslam on pre-K proposals.

Johnson thinks it is more important to take the state sales tax off groceries than repeal the Hall income tax for seniors. She said she is opposed to the voucher program for schools and lifting the cap on class sizes. Loe favors immediate repeal of the Hall Income tax for persons 65 and older.

She declined to take a position on party registration and a closed primary saying there are good arguments on both sides. She said she will vote her convictions regardless of how the Democratic caucus might vote.

Johnson has held numerous neighborhood receptions and plans more including one to be hosted by former architecture dean Marlene Davis. Loe has catching up to do in that area.

Both have numerous yard signs. Johnson has secured free publicity worth thousands of dollars because the Republican-controlled election commission closed the Belle Morris precinct.

Johnson wants a series of debates which should be interesting if they materialize and both candidates will need to prepare carefully for them.

They could determine the winner.

■ Ray Lee Jenkins is term limited as Knox GOP chair. Ruthie Kuhlmann is actively seeking the position. Her front yard is well located on Kingston Pike near Western Plaza. Each election cycle it sprouts yard signs for various Republican candidates.

She is intensely active in GOP internal politics and is conservative. No one else has surfaced as a candidate at this time.

■ Steve Hall could benefit from a “sleeper” campaign by teacher and former Vol Anthony Hancock, who has not raised enough money to wage an effective media campaign. Speaker Beth Harwell will host a reception for Hall at the home of former Vice Mayor Joe Bailey on Sept. 18.

This is a major event for Hall who is normally a very low key candidate and officeholder. As an eight-year City Council member, he said the least of all nine members. He is a solid conservative vote.

After helping Tony Norman get elected County Commission chair, Amy Broyles congratulated him and said she was leaving.

She’s been suffering an itchy allergic reaction to a spider bite and the hives were breaking out again.

Betty Bean Before she was out of her seat, Norman put his hand on her arm, closed his eyes and prayed for healing, serenely ignoring a snickering onlooker who was comparing him to televangelist Ernest Angley.

Norman is a serious man and a walking contradiction – a Republican who commands respect in the “green” community, a career educator best known for his fierce opposition to the school board budget.

The notion of handing this guy a gavel gave developers, public school activists and Chamber leaders equal shares of the heebie-jeebies.

So what does a retired high school science teacher whose wife was a high school business educa-

tion department head have against the school system?

As in most matters, all you have to do is ask him.

“I worked directly under some of the central office employees at the building level before they were elevated, and they were some of the worst people I ever worked for,” he said.

“I am not associating these things with Dr. (Jim) McIntyre, and I’m not saying any names. But if you can’t administer a building, how can you administer a system?”

The son of the late Rex Norman, an old-school politico who served two terms on commission, Tony was elected in 2006 after being recruited by supporters of then-Sheriff Tim Hutchison to “take out” his nemesis, 3rd District Commissioner Wanda Moody. They soon discovered Tony was not a chip off the old block.

“I told them, ‘You wanted me to knock Wanda out of that seat, and I did. I just paid you in full.’ After the primary, they dropped me like a cold biscuit.”

That’s hardly surprising.

By primary night, it had become apparent that Tony actually believed all that environmentalist stuff. Before the end of his first year,

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Tony Norman’s wife, Janie, congratulates him after he was elected County Commission chair. Photo by B. Bean

he was saying that Moody had been right about a lot of things. During his first term, he started working on the Hillside and Slope Protection Plan, which would consume three years and further alienate him from traditional Republicans, developers and the Chamber.

He got into the leadership race late. His opponent, Brad Anders, had been campaigning for months.

“The only reason I got in is because I thought the commission needed an alternative … somebody needed to step up.”

Did ‘shenanigan’ cost Anders the chair?

Commissioners are asking why County Clerk Foster Arnett started nominations for chair in District 9, where Mike Brown sat ready to nominate Brad Anders.

Amy Broyles said Arnett’s ploy was “orchestrated to give Brad the best possible advantage.”

Sam McKenzie said the vote was “a close call for me, but I didn’t like the way the vote was done.” Previously undecided, he was the swing vote for Tony Norman.

Arnett is flabbergasted at the complaints.

“I did it because Mike Brown asked me to,” he said. “He came up to me before the meeting, put his hand on my shoulder and asked me to start in the 9th District. You can be sure I won’t do it next time.”

Brown confirms asking Arnett to change the voting order. “We don’t always have to start with the 1st District,” he said.

When asked why he did it, Brown replied, “Just to be different.”

“I’m not accusing (Arnett) of violating commission rules. The issue is that we have a right to expect consistency, especially on as important a matter as who is chair. We don’t want to go back to the old way of doing things,” said Broyles.

Bedelle recalls Knox desegregation Almost immediately after the end of the Civil War, Tennessee, along with other states, declared that education for blacks and whites “must be equal.”

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Just a year after that, however, the Tennessee state constitution was amended to say that while the education provided would be equal, the two races must be taught in separate schools.

It was almost a century before that all began to change as a result of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the landmark Brown v. Topeka Board of Education case.

In 1954 the high court held that “separate but equal” was inherently unequal and ordered school systems nationwide to desegregate “with all deliberate speed.”

Nothing was done right away in Knoxville to comply with the court’s decision.

Quite the contrary. A vocal and majority white population bitterly opposed it, and the all-white board of education dug in its collective heels and waited.

Former Knoxville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Fred Bedelle, who is writing a book about the integration of the local system, told West Knox Rotarians at their meeting last week that it was still another 20 years after that 1954 ruling before the very last court case involving equal education in the Knoxville city schools was finally closed.

He said the story of school integration in Knoxville “is a part of our history that shouldn’t be lost.”

Bedelle recalled that while the court had mandated that the schools be desegregated “with all deliberate speed,” in Knoxville, blacks focused on the word “speed,” while whites latched on to the word “deliberate,” choosing the verb form, which is defined as “to discuss, ponder, consider, etc.”

And deliberate they did, through the district, circuit and federal court systems on numerous aspects of desegregation.

At the same time, scattered attempts were made by black parents to enroll their children in the white schools that were closer to their homes than the allblack schools their children had been attending. They were consistently turned away and told to complain to the board of education if they were unhappy. Most

parents declined that option for fear of losing their jobs or other forms of reprisal if their names were made public.

The exception was the father of Josephine Goss, who owned his own barbershop and thus didn’t have to worry about being fired. In 1959, he and 16 others filed a suit titled “Josephine Goss et al v. The Board of Education of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee.”

One of the 17 was Theotis Robinson, who would later be elected to Knoxville City Dr. Fred Bedelle Photo by Charles Garvey Council.

Bedelle worked with the city schools for 32 years, from one school to another, and as the school admin- whether to bus students, istration’s liaison with the and the matter of brothers courts and attorneys, he and sisters of varying ages had a front row seat for the not being able to attend the Goss proceedings and oth- same school because not all ers as they dragged through grades had yet been desegthe justice system. regated.

Bedelle recalls that in The issue was further 1960, Frank Fowler was complicated in 1963, when hired as legal counsel in the city annexed 56 square the Goss case. Many differ- miles of Knox County which ent plans were discussed, included 18 schools. but the one proposed that Somehow, by the time the year was a “Grade a Year” Civil Rights Act of 1964 went desegregation plan. It was into effect, Bedelle says all approved by federal Judge grades, programs and faciliRobert Taylor and in 1960 ties of the city schools were the first grade was desegre- fully integrated. gated in city schools.

Still, those pesky court But that was only the be- cases dragged on for anothginning. er 10 years until the U.S. SuStruggles continued preme Court finally denied over things like vocational the last appeal Jan. 21, 1974. schools, how to racially As Bedelle puts it: “Case balance faculty, transfers closed.”

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Florida is a monster foe TALES OF TENNESSEE | Marvin West

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nce upon a time, Tennessee versus Florida was THE September game in the Southeastern Conference. It drifted down to become just a game, relevant to combatants.

Suddenly, it is again the biggest game of the year for Tennessee. Win and all things are possible. Lose and you start over with Akron.

From the perspective of UT fans, losing and losing magnified the importance of this one-sided rivalry. The Gators have won seven in a row and 16 of 22 since they became every-year opponents.

They spoiled several seasons.

If the Vols hear the Saturday crowd, they might gain an emotional edge. This game generates purple passion. Alabama is a respected foe, a historical yardstick.

Georgia is sassy. Fans long ago picked Florida as a team to hate.

Sometimes Florida has had better ideas. Often it seems to have better players. Remember Danny Wuerffel and Tim Tebow

and Heisman trophies? Jabar Gaffney had magic hands. He caught a touchdown pass so fast, we couldn’t see it – even on replay.

Brandon James was a perfect punt returner. Alex Brown was master at beating the snap count.

There are so many memories, starting with espionage and the unbelievable Jack Sells fax. There was great joy in seeing a disgusted Steve Spurrier spike his visor.

There was pain in his verbal jabs.

Urban Meyer helped put Phillip Fulmer out to pasture but failed to punch out the punk. Florida defeated Tennessee in 2009 but it wasn’t by 50. CBS pointed post-game cameras at Lane Kiffin, brash boy coach. Urban was traumatized.

My favorite games? The overtime triumph in 1998 stopped a five-game fade. The Gators endured six turnovers. Al Wilson, linebacker on a rampage, delivered devastating blows. He hit one guy so hard, I fumbled my Coke in the press box.

Not to decide is to decide CROSS CURRENTS | Lynn Hutton I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.

(Romans 7: 15 NRSV)

Since the days of coach Steve Spurrier, Florida has been a monster foe for the Vols. In this Aug. 30, 2012, file photo, South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier yells to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt in Nashville. Spurrier said afterwards what matters is the Gamecocks played hard down the stretch and opened SEC play with a 17-13 road victory over the Commodores. AP Photo/John Russell, File That was the night Deon Grant gave us a one-handed pick and Jeff Hall hit the clutch three-pointer and Florida missed and the goal posts came tumbling down.

The hurricane game, 2001, postponed from September until December, was an absolute delight.

The Vols were 18-point underdogs but nobody told Travis Stephens.

I enjoyed 1990. Dale Carter returned the second-half kickoff for

The questions we ask our neighbors (and ourselves!) are these, among others: “Can we recognize our part in the problem this time?� “How can we choose differently next time?� “Will we choose differently next time?�

In the course of all this consideration of decisionmaking, I began to wonder about the word itself. What

a touchdown and that was the beginning of the end. The final was 45-3. Oh my.

Two years later was the cloudburst and a 31-14 rout. Florida had plane trouble on the way home.

One player quipped that the Sunday headline would say Gators Killed Twice.

Not so much fun was 1994-9596 – lowlights included a 31-0 rout, 48 unanswered points and five

does it mean to decide, and where in the world did such a funny word come from?

According to Webster, it literally means to cut off, and implies the cutting off of debate, doubt, or wavering; arrival at a solution that ends uncertainty. It came by the same route as so many of our wonderful words: from Latin, through French, then Middle English.

I was asked on one oc-

Florida touchdowns in less than 20 minutes with 107,608 in the house.

The next year, 1997, wasn’t all that great. At the peak of frustration, a Peyton Manning pass turned into a Tony George TD. One of the worst was 2007. The Vols rushed 22 times for 37 yards.

This Saturday will be much better, maybe even good enough.

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

casion, in front of hundreds of people, including three adjudicators, what was my worst fault. I was 17 – young, but not stupid – so I hesitated, unwilling

to confess my faults to the crowd before me. I finally saw an escape route. “Indecision,�

I answered. Decisively, I might add.

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aul is a thorn in the side of many Christians (to use his own metaphor).

He was a Pharisee of the Pharisees – a Law-(as in Torah)-abiding citizen of the Jewish faith. He was also a bundle of contradictions.

He was a proud man who learned humility, but he was proud of it. On the other hand, Paul was also honest about his struggles, about his doubts and fears, about his sinfulness.

Most honest Christians admit to having a love-hate relationship with Paul, because we see ourselves in his ambiguity. We know what is right and good and just and merciful. And sometimes we choose to do the exact opposite, even knowing that we will feel miserable after the fact.

I have seen dogs and small children, not to mention otherwise intelligent grown-ups, make a similar decision. Myself included.

I am reminded of Red Skelton’s character, the “Mean Widdle Kid� who said, “If I dood it, I get a whippin’.� Then he decides, “I dood it!�

The other day, I mused aloud to a friend that we are – every one of us – the sum of our decision-making (good and bad). Likewise, decision-making is at the center of every conversation I have in my day -to-day work. Folks find themselves in a bad situation (sometimes, though not always, because of bad decision-making) and come to us for help (a good decision).

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James Harvey Smith (1840-1932) HISTORY AND MYSTERIES | Dr. Jim Tumblin James Harvey Smith (18401932), a fourth generation descendant of John Adair, inherited the land at the intersection of North Broadway and Tazewell Pike from his father, John Smith (1795-1883).

The acreage was a part of John Adair’s North Carolina Land Grant Number 28, given in recognition of Adair’s services to his country during the Revolutionary War. John Adair’s granddaughter, Mariah Christian (1802-1883), married John Smith (1795-1883), who purchased 474 acres from Adair for $1,000. He built his handmade brick home on the property in 1839.

James Harvey was born the seventh of nine children of John and Mariah C. Smith on Jan. 17, 1840, in the home at Tazewell Pike and Broadway in which he would live his entire 92 years. He would spend his youth working on his father’s farm and attending school in the community.

James Harvey enlisted in the 1st Tennessee Cavalry Regiment (USA) at Cumberland Gap on April 1, 1862.

He originally was the first sergeant of Co. C, but was promoted to 2nd Lt. effective July 28, 1864, and to 1st Lt. on Dec. 7 of that year at only 24 years of age.

Few units saw more action in the Western Theater of the Civil War than the 1st Tennessee Cavalry. For much of its service, the intrepid Colonel (later General) James P. Brownlow, youngest son of William G. “Parson” Brownlow, led the regiment. They were in action at Cumberland Gap in June 1862 and, by early 1863, were engaged in Middle Tennessee south of Nashville from Franklin and Triune to Shelbyville.

They participated in the skirmishes leading to the Battle of Chickamauga near Chattanooga on Sept. 19-

20, 1863, and then were detached northwest to fight at Winchester, McMinnville and Sparta.

In December 1863, the 1st Tennessee fought around Morristown, Tenn., against Longstreet’s retreating Confederates after the Battle of Fort Sanders. After their saber charge at Mossy Creek (Jefferson City) on Dec. 29, Col. McCook wrote in his report, “The gallant 1st Tennessee Cavalry, and their brave young commander, Lt. Col. Brownlow, added new laurels to their brilliant reputation by the splendid saber charge they made.”

During January 1864, the regiment was scouting and skirmishing in Cocke and Sevier counties and they then joined Sherman’s campaign to Atlanta. They fought at Resaca, Ga., on May 14-15, 1864. After frequent skirmishes south of Resaca, they were engaged at Lost Mountain on June 16 and at the Atlanta suburb of Newnan on July 31, 1864.

In September, after the arduous Atlanta campaign, they were assigned to intercept Gen. Joseph Wheeler’s cavalry south of Franklin. They continued to participate in Gen. George Thomas’ march toward Nashville, from early September through November 30, 1864, and then in the final assault on Nashville on December 15-16 of that year.

From Jan, 27 through Feb. 10, 1865, they were assigned to reconnaissance as far south as Corinth, Miss. before returning to Nashville.

Although Lee had surrendered to Grant at Appomattox on April 12, the regiment was not mustered out of the service until June 14, 1865.

The 1st Tennessee had marched over 13,000 miles, rendered distinguished service and buried their dead in seven different states. Of

Civil War Veterans, Co. C, 1st Tennessee Cavalry Association (Circa 1900).

Seated are Capt. Morgan T. Burkhart, Pvt. Ephraim L. Kirk, Sgt. J. Byron Clapp, Pvt. George W. Troutt, 2nd Lt. J. Harvey Smith; (standing) Capt. Jacob K. Lones, Sgt. John P. Adair and Sgt. William R. Carter. Courtesy of McClung Historical Collection 200-001-003

the total of 1,493 men enrolled in the regiment during the war, there were 333 lost through battle wounds or disease.

Upon his return from the war, James H. Smith married Margaret Ann Anderson on Feb. 7, 1867. James and Margaret had four daughters: Lucinda Adeline (Broome), Mary Christian, Sallie Douglas and Fannie Gertrude (Coile).

As his grandson Harvey Broome would write years later, James H. Smith demonstrated his skills on the farm. Broome said his grandfather could “… shoe a horse, cradle a field of wheat, make a pair of shoes, slaughter a pig, milk a cow, chop wood, grind a blade, grease a wagon, and handle a horse with certitude.”

In 1923, local historian Kate White interviewed Smith. He reported that he helped his father (John Smith) to pull down the old fort and house of John Adair. They were among the last to see the ven-

The Smith Mansion. Built in 1839 in the triangle between present-day Broadway and Tazewell Pike (the location of CiCi’s Pizza), the Smith Mansion stood until 1960 when it was demolished for a shopping center. Courtesy of the McClung Historical Collection No. 200-109-003

erable stockade that had protected and supplied so many pioneers traveling through East Tennessee to settle Middle Tennessee.

Probably the most prominent person in Smithwood (the community named for his father) during his lifetime, James H. Smith was active in the First Tennessee Cavalry Association, in community affairs and in the Washington Presbyterian Church. He became a charter member of Shannondale Presbyterian Church when it was formed in 1886.

On Aug. 1, 1932, James Harvey Smith passed away in the house in which he had lived his entire 92 years, except for his three years in the service of his country. He was

survived by three of his four daughters and three grandchildren, William S. Broome, Harvey B. Broome and Margaret Broome (Howes).

His services were held in his home by the Rev. W.P. Stevenson.

The prominent relatives and friends from the community who served as his pallbearers were Rogers Tillery, Robert S. McCampbell Sr., Shannon Anderson, Samuel Sanders, William S. Broome and Harvey B. Broome. The family burial plat is in Greenwood Cemetery.

The historic Smith mansion served descendants of the family until 1960 when it was demolished to make way for commercial development.

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Rule #4: You are what you don’t excrete..

By Dr. Donald G. Wegener

By the headline above, I think you know where I’m headed with this rule. Most people are shocked to know that a large portion of their being overweight has to do with the fact that they are not eliminating the toxins from their body in a timely manner. At this point I would like to give you a small anatomy lesson on Dr. Wegener how your body functions.

The majority of your internal organs, including your digestive system, heart, lungs and any organ that functions without you consciously thinking of it, are controlled by the autonomic nervous system. This branch of your nervous system has two functional components. The sympathetic portions of the autonomic nervous system and the parasympathetic portion of the autonomic nervous system (or as some authors say the sympathetic or “catabolic” branch and the parasympathetic or “anabolic” branch).

The sympathetic branch is the branch that is considered our fight-or-flight system because it prepares your body to get ready to get out of an emergency situation. In essence it sends blood to our muscles and it takes blood away from our internal organs, stopping or slowing the digestive process while increasing the heart rate and dilating the eyes. The sympathetic branch is the dominant system when

we are in a stressful situation.

As you can imagine, in today’s environment people are constantly in stressful situations: not getting enough sleep, working stressful jobs and trying to cope with life, and many people are ingesting stimulants to keep up. In essence our bodies are being bombarded by chemicals from our food, water and drugs – all of which are designed to help increase your energy and oftentimes throw the nervous system out of balance. The problem with this situation is that most people are living in a sympathetic state, which shuts down digestion and often leads to constipation. This is why America spends over $1.3 million on laxatives each day.

So you can see that we often put ourselves in the situation of taking stimulants to give ourselves more energy when in fact they shut down the digestive process. Then we buy laxatives to help stimulate the elimination process. My point is that you must have balance in your life and you must rely less on stimulants and laxatives, both of which work against each other.

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Remembering, reconnecting Boys and Girls Club to host reunion

By Ruth White The Boys and Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley is hosting an alumni reunion Wednesday, Sept. 26, at the Caswell Avenue location.

The event will run from 6:30-9 p.m. with a program at 7:30. The reception is open to former members, staff and participants of the athletic programs.

The goal of the event is to reconnect with people who attended the club and to give them an opportunity to reflect on their experiences there. “Come back to the future and enjoy old friends and memories,” said Sports Camp director Mike Capps.

Judge Tim Irwin fondly

remembers “learning to swim, playing basketball for Elliott Stroupe, making gifts for my mother in the shop and never wishing I was somewhere else when I was at the club.”

The event is free for club alumni and they are encouraged to stop by and walk the halls, reminisce and reconnect. This is a great opportunity to meet president/CEO Lisa Hurst, who replaced John Lee when he retired with more than 40 years of service.

Dress for the evening is casual attire. Those interested in attending the event are encouraged to RSVP and to share a memory of their time at the club.

Info: 232-1073 or email alumni@bgctnv.org. Check out the club’s Facebook page at facebook.com/bgctnv.

WORSHIP NOTES Classes ■ Smithwood Baptist Church is offering a four-session Computer Basics Class from 10 a.m.-noon on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 17, 19, 24 and 26. Cost: $20. Info or to enroll: Shirley or Earl Walker, 687-9429 or ewwalker@ bellsouth.net.

Food banks ■ Cross Roads Presbyterian hosts the Halls Welfare Ministry food pantry 6-8 p.m. each second Tuesday and 9-11 a.m. each fourth Saturday.

■ Glenwood Baptist Church of Powell, 7212 Central Ave. Pike, will open the John 5 Food Pantry from 9:30-11:15 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14. For an appointment: 938-2611. Your call will be returned if you leave a message.

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

Harvest Food Ministries to the community. One Harvest is a nonprofit, non-denominational, faith-based organization committed to helping families with an affordable meal solution which provides high-quality food choices.

Info and menu: http://bookwalter-umc.org/oneharvest/ index.html or 689-3349, 9 a.m.-noon. weekdays.

■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, will distribute free food to needy families in the Karns community 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22. Info: 690-1060 or www.beaverridgeumc.com.

Homecomings, revivals ■ Church of God of Knoxville, 5912 Thorngrove Pike, will have the annual camp meeting Sept. 16-21, with services at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily. Everyone welcome. Info: 522-9520.

Knoxville’s newest church Centerpointe Baptist Church is starting anew, opening its doors as a brand new church Sept. 16. This historic decision is aimed at re-launching the church in Knoxville to reach the world for Christ with boldness and urgency. Pastor Jim Millirons says, “The new slogan is ‘We are starting over, and you can, too.’” Pictured here are congregation members (front) Bobbie Amason, Matt and Katie Hopper, Pat Anderson, Barbara and Sam Carrier, Leslie and Doug Pugleise; (back) John Hill, Linda Cash, Roy and Tatiana Corum, Lawrence and Libby O’Barr, Garry Long, Jim Millirons, Tim Hopper, Jerry and Jenny Cox, Jack Pugleise, Kathy Galbraith, Debbie Hopper, Becky Kreisa and Bob Bowers. The church is located at 2909 North Broadway.

Info: www.centerpointeknox.com. Photo submitted ■ City View Baptist Church will host homecoming Sept.

23. Church pastor Luckey Steele will speak, followed by a noon luncheon and singing. Info: 522-2364 or www. cityview-knox.org/.

■ Glenwood Baptist Church of Powell, 7212 Central Avenue Pike, will hold homecoming services 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 23. The Rev. Mike Thompson, pastor of Second Baptist Church of Clinton and Glenwood’s former youth pastor, will share the message. Lunch will follow.

Friends and former members are invited. Info: 938-2611.

■ Nave Hill Baptist Church will hold revival 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, and continue weeknights at 7. The Rev. Paul Carter will hold the

■ New Hope Baptist Church Food Pantry distributes food boxes 5-6:30 p.m. each third Thursday. Info: 688-5330.

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■ Beaver Ridge UMC is seeking choir members. Rehearsals are 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Church membership is not required but some musicreading knowledge is helpful.

Special services ■ Powell Presbyterian Church, 2910 W. Emory Road, will participate in national ‘Back to Church Sunday’ during the 11 a.m. service Sept. 16. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Info: www.powellpcusa.org or 247-9208.

Women’s programs ■ Knoxville Day Women’s Aglow Lighthouse will host an eight-week Bible study 9:30 a.m. to noon Thursdays beginning Sept. 13 at New Covenant Fellowship Church, 6828 Central Ave. Pike. Subject: “The Bride Awakening” presented by Judy Burgess.

Info: Diane Shelby, 687-3687, or Judy Burgess, 696-1363.

Vendors needed ■ Dante Baptist Church is seeking vendors for its craft fair, to be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 13, at the church. Info: Vivian Baker, 938-1378 or 382-3715.

■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, is seeking vendors for the church Craft Fair to be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, in the family life center. Rent is $25 per table or $20 per space if you bring your own table. For application: Julie, jbmintn@gmail.com and include name, address, phone and e-mail.

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■ Knoxville Fellowship Luncheon will meet at noon Tuesday, Sept. 11, at Golden Corral in Powell. Lee Curi will be the guest speaker.

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Heiskell seniors to host Modern Woodmen The Heiskell Community Center will hold its monthly seniors meeting 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13. The speaker this month will be Steve Wigley with Modern Woodmen of America. Announcements begin at 11 a.m. with speaker following. Wear your orange to celebrate the beginning of Football Time in Tennessee. There will be a tailgate luncheon at noon with bingo to follow at 1 p.m. Bring a dessert and a friend. The meeting and lunch are free but donations are appreciated.

For those who have signed up for the October bus trip to Crossville, this month is the deadline to pay your trip fee of $55 per person. You may pay at the meeting or call Janice White at 548-0326. If you have signed up but realize you will not be able to go, let Janice know as soon as possible so others might go in your place.

The Heiskell Community Center is located at 9420 Heiskell Road.

Jana gets a surprise 32nd birthday party at the Knoxville Zoo, complete with edible balloons and “cake.” Photo

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Edie helps Jana celebrate her birthday, eating “candles.”

‘Big’ happy birthday to Jana

By Theresa Edwards Knoxville Zoo keepers surprised 32-year-old elephant Jana with a special birthday party complete with two special 50-pound “cakes” for her and her friend Edie. Tonka also got his own “cake” in a separate area. Elephants do have feelings and fuss if they get left out.

The “cakes” were cardboard boxes about 4 feet

tall filled with treats – vegetables, hay, biscuits, bread and a small special cake.

The boxes were safe for the elephants to eat, since they were cardboard, made from trees – a favorite food.

Papier-mâché balloons decorated the area, also safe for the elephants to eat.

Jana headed to the balloons first, snacking on them before heading to the “cake.”

Watching Jana and Edie

was amazing. They skillfully and carefully used their trunks to lift the lids off the boxes. They ate the goodies inside the boxes and then the boxes, tearing them apart into large bitesize pieces.

The “cakes” lasted about 15 minutes – elephants eat a lot quickly. Onlookers lined the fence watching this unique “big” birthday party.

Medic’s eighth annual blood drive competition between Vol fans and Gator fans runs Monday through Friday, Sept. 10-14. All donors will receive a game day T-shirt and a free, small onetopping pizza from Snappy Tomato Pizza.

All blood types are needed. Donors can donate at a number of daily mobile sites or one of two fixed sites: 1601 Ailor Ave. and 11000 Kingston Pike in Farragut. Other blood drives in your area: ■ 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday, Sept.

10, Snappy Tomato Pizza on Northshore Drive, Bloodmobile.

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■ 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.

11, Snappy Tomato Pizza in Hardin Valley, Bloodmobile.

■ 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, Pellissippi State Technical Community College, Bloodmobile.

■ 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, Snappy Tomato Pizza in Powell, Bloodmobile.

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■ The eighth annual charity golf tournament hosted by the Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee and the YMCA will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, at Three Ridges Golf Course. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. Sponsors and players are needed. Info: 5224991 or 922-9622.

■ Scoles Family Chiropractic will celebrate the 117th birthday of Chiropractic with a party 9:30 a.m.-noon and 3-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept.

20, at their office, 7555 Oak Ridge Highway. There will be fun and refreshments along with a complimentary exam, X-rays, report of findings and first adjustment for all new patients through the end of September. Info: 531-8025.

■ “Alexander Technique Introduction” will be offered 10:15 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, at the West Hills Branch Library. Free, but preregistration is required.

Info and to register: Lilly Sutton, 387-7600 or www.

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■ The annual flu shot clinic offered by East Tennessee Medical Group, 266 Joule St., Alcoa, will be held 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Friday, Sept. 28. Most insurance accepted; no appointment necessary. Info: 984-ETMG (3864) or www.etmg.net.

■ The fourth annual Pink

Ribbon Celebration will be Legend is a 4-month-old doheld 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. mestic short hair mix with a 11, at the Knoxville Expo personality bigger than life.

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Williams Animal Center’s Di■ The “Making Strides vision Street location. Hours Against Breast Cancer” 5k there are noon-6 p.m. daily. will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, Check out all of the center’s Oct. 7, at the Knoxville Civic adoptable animals online at Coliseum Plaza, 800 Howard www.young-williams.org.

Baker Ave. Registration opens at 2 p.m. Info: 558-4048 or www.makingstridesknoxville. org.

AARP driver safety class

For registration info ■ The 16th annual Komen about this and all other Knoxville Race for the Cure AARP driver safety classes, (5k and One Mile Family Fun call Carolyn Rambo, 584Run) will be held Oct.27 at 9964.

World’s Fair Park . Registration ■ Noon-4 p.m. Wednesday and is now available online at Thursday, Sept. 19-20, at the O’Connor Senior Center, 911 Winona St.

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■ The 2013 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon has added a two-person relay to next year’s events.

Registration is currently open. The marathon will be held Sunday, April 7.

Info and to register: www. knoxvillemarathon.com.

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By Wendy Smith

equoyah Elementary School principal Alisha Hinton is young, energetic and a prime example of the type of leadership produced by Knox County Schools Leadership Academy.

She’s also home-grown. During her fi rst week on the job, she received flowers from Annie Hendrix, her 3rd grade teacher at Powell Elementary.

Hinton still lives in Powell within a five-mile radius of both sets of grandparents. One grandmother, Ruth Mayes, was Knox County’s fi rst female school bus driver. (She also was the fi rst person to land a plane at the Powell Airport when she took a break from a flying lesson to milk the cows. But that’s another story.)

“My grandparents taught me that I could do anything,” says Hinton.

She worked at Vaughn Pharmacy during her teens and toyed with the idea of being a pharmacist. Ultimately, she realized she loved being around kids and chose to be a teacher.

While at UT, Hinton interned at Halls Elementary School.

Upon graduation, she accepted a job teaching 3rd grade at New Hopewell Elementary in South Knoxville. The small school turned out to be a perfect fit for her.

“I knew every child in the building. It was four really good years.

I took on a leadership role that wouldn’t have been possible in a big school.”

Hinton completed an Education Specialist degree at Lincoln Memorial University while teaching at New Hopewell. She then jumped into the bigger pond of Brickey-McCloud Elementary. In spite of its large enrollment, Brickey-McCloud felt like a community school, she says.

By 2009, Hinton was ready to take on a new role in a new part of town.

She was hired as assistant principal at A.L. Lotts Elementary. In 2010, she became part of the inaugural class of the Leadership Academy.

The 12-member class included a wide range of education professionals, like curriculum coaches, guidance counselors and teachers from Kindergarten through 12th grade.

It created a rich place for conversation, she says.

“We got to see all the working parts of a huge district.”

Leadership Academy fellows spend Monday through Thursday at their schools and Fridays in class at UT. Personnel from Knox Coun-

Sequoyah Elementary School students Milana Borrelli and LeoTheodor Lasso-Nedkov cheer for their school with fellow classmates after it was recognized statewide for both performance and progress. Photos by Sara Barrett

ty Schools team with UT staff to teach the classes, and those practicing partners make the program unique, says Hinton.

One of her biggest career accomplishments is the student leadership team she put together while at A.L. Lotts. The school doesn’t have a safety patrol or student council, and she thought it was important for students to have a voice.

She’ll face new challenges at Sequoyah Elementary, the biggest being value-added growth, given the school’s academic excellence. The task is made easier by the Sequoyah Elementary Foundation, which provides funding for extra personnel, like math and literacy coaches.

“It’s nice to have parents who are backing academic progress, not just hosting parties,” Hinton says.

According to Knox County Schools, Sequoyah has the smallest percentage of economically disadvantaged students of any school in the county. Only 11.5 percent of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. But Hinton says that all Knox County schools are rich with excellent administrators, many of whom have participated in the Leadership Academy.

“The academy provides a great bank for (Knox County Schools

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Sequoyah Elementary School principal Alisha Hinton and former school principal Martha Hill.

Superintendent Dr. Jim) McIntyre to pull from. There’s such a wealth of leadership in this district.”

Hinton is following in the footsteps of another great leader, Martha Hill, who was principal at Sequoyah for 13 years before retiring in May. The school was recently named a Reward School by the

state for being in the top 5 percent in annual growth and academic achievement last year.

Hill has been a cheerleader to Hinton through emails and phone calls. The new principal acknowledges that she has big shoes to fi ll.

“I’m not even looking at those shoes.”

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2010 Cohort Beth Blevins Paula Brown Jonathan East Kimberle Harrison Alisha Hinton Renee Kelly Tiffany McLean

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2011 Cohort Jessica Birdsong

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Young-Williams’ closure is extended Last week, Young-Williams Animal Center on Division Street temporarily closed its dog adoption area because of a contagious upper respiratory virus circulating among the residents. A reopening was initially scheduled for last Wednesday, but at press time the reopening had been pushed to the following Saturday, Sept. 8.

Awaiting the Panthers is a game where the rivalry has really only taken shape the past few years. The Panthers face off against the Anderson County Mavericks.

Powell defeated AC twice last year, both times blowing the Mavs out. This year the Mavs come into Scarbro Stadium with wins over Stone Memorial and Campbell County, playing a Friday night and Saturday night game last weekend.

Though AC shows improvement from the 2011 season, a Powell loss to the Mavericks would still come as a shock, especially with the Panthers playing at home.

The football Panthers have cruised thus far, and despite having one less day to prepare for the game against the arch-rival Red Devils, the Panthers left nothing on the field and jumped out to a 34-0 lead before halftime.

The result of the Battle for Emory was a 55-12 Powell victory, making it five in a row for Powell. In

the past three years, Powell has won by a combined margin of 159-19.

The Thursday night lights saw a phenomenal performance from junior tailback Tyshawn Gardin. He ran for 178 yards on five carries and rushed for three touchdowns. Gardin averaged 35.6 yards-per-carry against the Emory Road foes.

Powell’s other tailback, Montario Washington, rushed for 150 yards and three touchdowns as well, on only 12 carries. Washington also snagged an interception while playing defense.

The Panther defense showed tremendous effort, holding Halls to just 121 total yards.

It’s clear the Panthers are more of a run-oriented team this season, as they rushed

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■ Baseball tournaments at Halls Community Park, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 15-16; and Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 2223. Open to all. T-ball, 6u coach pitch and 8u-14u. Info: 992-5504 or hcpsports@msn.com.

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Critter Tales This means two things for the dogs staying at the facility: they will need even more TLC than initially expected, so those of you looking for a pet need to step it up; and there will be a larger number of animals available at the Bearden Hill location since the Division Street location has been closed.

Upper respiratory in a dog is similar to the flu for a human with symptoms that may include lethargy, loss of appetite and/or low grade fever. Can you imagine feeling that crummy after becoming homeless and being brought to an unfamiliar place by strange people? When I have the flu, all I want is my bed. A sick shelter dog is at the mer-

Ivanna is currently available at Young-Williams’ adoption center on Bearden Hill. There is an influx of animals at this location because of the temporary closure of the Division Street facility’s dog adoption area. Photo by S. Barrett cy of the staff who must be a temporary rock to lean on.

For folks who may have second thoughts about adoption at a shelter after learning of the illness at Young-Williams, let me remind you of the numerous illnesses dogs can come with when purchased from a breeder.

Upper respiratory is treat-

able, and a facility with a strong strain of the virus can be easily sanitized. I’m sure Young-Williams will be spotless after getting a good scrub down. And that is more than I can say for some breeders’ consciences.

Info: young-williams.org.

■ Knox Youth Sports basketball offers two leagues for boys and girls. The recreational draft league, for ages 4-12.

Recreational team leagues, coaches bring their own teams, age 7-12. KYS also organizes a Challenger League for players of all ages who are physically or mentally challenged. Challenger league info: 922-1418 or 637-1403.

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for 409 yards against Halls and threw for less than 100.

Regardless, the Panthers advanced to 3-0 overall and 1-0 in the district.

Volleyball: The Powell volleyball season is heating up, with matches occurring almost daily.

The first game of the season was a 2-0 loss to Stone Memorial. However, district play has started, and the Panthers’ next match will be a key district game against the Anderson County Mavericks. The match will take place tomorrow (Sept. 11) at Powell with Junior Varsity playing at 5 p.m.

Following the match against AC, Powell will play at Karns on Thursday at 6 p.m.

The varsity team shows experience with four seniors and two juniors which should lead to success.

“Our goal is to be the best we can be this season,” said head coach Michael Blair, who praised his team for their efforts since July 9.

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Kenny Elliott and Linda Wright met several years ago at the senior center and have been dating since then.

Paris under the stars Gary Baker takes his partner, Mary Pettiford, for a spin on the dance floor.

The Heiskell Community Center was transformed into a beautiful Parisian setting under twinkling stars for the senior prom last week. The evening featured music from the 50s and 60s, prom photos, delicious food and precious memories with good friends. Kay and Leroy Stratton pose for their prom photo during the dance. Photos by Ruth White

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It wouldn’t be an official event without the crowning of a prom queen and king. Honored during the dance were Mary Daugherty and Jim Coward, who enjoyed a spotlight dance as the evening’s royalty.

Bob Wells and Bea Worthington enjoy dancing the evening away to great tunes at the Heiskell Community Center.

Artists needed The Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave., is looking for artists to participate in this year’s Art-a-palooza to be held Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 4-6. Indoor spaces are $125 for the entire show, and outdoor booth spaces are $50 for Saturday only. Brochures and applications are available by calling 357-2787 or by emailing fcartcenter@knology.net.

Art-a-palooza is the center’s fall fundraiser with artist demonstrations and works for sale including pottery, jewelry, prints and more. Family day will be held 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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President/CEO Darren Cardwell said it will be October before “we can get the information together.” He said commissioners may have to call a meeting after the monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 8.

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For the month, the total value of real estate transferred was $142.6 million, or about $40 million less than in July and $17 million below the total from August 2011.

Mortgage lending actually rose slightly in August. About $325 million was loaned against property in Knox County, compared to $315 million dur-

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MONDAY, SEPT. 10 The Tennessee Valley Fair continues at Chilhowee Park on Magnolia Avenue. Hours are 10 a.m.midnight Sept. 10, 11, 15; 3 p.m.-midnight Sept. 12, 13, 14; and noon-midnight Sept. 16. Rides open one hour after gates open. Info: www.tnvalleyfair.org.

Pilates class, 5:45 p.m. New Covenant Fellowship Church, 6828 Central Avenue Pike, $5. Info: 689-7001.

Fountain City Scrabblers welcome all Scrabble enthusiasts to come play at 6 p.m. at Fountain City Library, 5300 Stanton Road.

Tennessee Shines will feature The Steel Wheels and Caroline Herring at 7 p.m. at the WDVX studio at the Knoxville Visitor Center, 301 S. Gay St.; broadcast on WDVX-FM, 89.9 Clinton, 102.9 Knoxville. Tickets are $10 and are available at WDVX and www.BrownPaperTickets.com. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door, while supplies last. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Children 14 and under accompanied by a parent are admitted free. Info: www. thesteelwheels.com and www.carolineherring.com.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 11 Senior Citizens Day at the Tennessee Valley Fair will be 10 a.m.-3 p.m. with free admission all day for persons 65 and up. Senior events will include health checks, prizes, a fitness workshop, and entertainment by Marshall Andy, magician Dave Vaught and comedic juggler Dale Jones. Info: 215-1471 or fair@tnvalleyfair.org.

Fountain City Music Festival will be 5:307:30 p.m. at the Fountain City Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Members of the Knoxville Songwriters Association will perform original and traditional songs, emphasizing a patriotic theme in recognition of the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Harvey Broome Group of the Sierra Club’s September meeting will feature Tiffany Beachy, citizen science coordinator at the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont, discussing volunteer opportunities for everyday people, 7 p.m. at Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike. Info: Mac Post, mpost3116@aol.com.

Historian Phillip Seyfrit will speak on “The Battle of Richmond, Kentucky” at the Knoxville Civil War Roundtable at 8 p.m. at the Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. Cost is $5 (free for students with ID). Pre-lecture buffet dinner at 7 p.m. is $17 ($15 for members). Dinner reservations: 671-9001 by 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 10.

“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” the Tony Award-winning Stephen Sondheim musical, continues on the Clarence Brown Theatre mainstage with shows at 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 11-14 and 2 p.m. Sept. 16. Tickets: 291-3310, 974-5161, www.knoxvillesymphony.com or www. clarencebrowntheatre.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 12 The Sunshine Ambassadors dance class for children and adults with disabilities will meet at 5 p.m. Details: 384-6156.

Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, offers Wednesday Night Dinner 5:45-6:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Full meal with dessert, $5; $3 for children under 10; $16 for families. Classes and activities follow for youth and adults; nursery care provided upon request (make reservations by Monday). Info/ reservations: 690-1060.

Powell Presbyterian Church, 2910 W. Emory Road, holds Wednesday Night Community Dinner at 6 p.m. Full meal with dessert, $2. Info: 938-8311.

followed by a screening of “Despicable Me” (PG, 2010) at dusk. Bring your own seating. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome. Free.

The Wild Thyme Players will present “Duels & Desserts 2: Back for Seconds!” at 7 p.m. at the World’s Fair Park Amphitheater. Students from WTP’s stage combat training program, “Shake, Rattle & Role,” will start “D&D2” by performing several fight scenes. A swashbuckling one-act play inspired by “The Three Musketeers” and written by WTP fight choreographer Mark McGinley starts at 8. There will be a silent auction and a bake sale. The event will benefit the Wild Thyme Players; a portion of the proceeds will go to TribeOne, a community leadership development organization based in East Knoxville. Admission is free with a suggested $5 donation or bake sale purchase.

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Emory Valley Baptist Church, 6124 E. Emory Road, will hold a rummage sale 7 a.m.-3 p.m. to benefit the youth of the church. Lots of clothes.

Author Bryan Charles will lead a memoirwriting workshop 10 a.m.-noon at the Stone House, Church of the Savior, 934 N. Weisgarber Road.

Sponsored by the Knoxville Writers Guild, the workshop costs $30 ($25 for members). Register: www.knoxvillewritersguild.org or mail check to KWG Workshops, P.O. Box 10326, Knoxville, TN 379390326.

The third annual Luttrell Bluegrass Festival will be 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Luttrell Community Park.

The event will include a car show, children’s music Fontinalis Club will meet at Central Baptist competition and performances by local musicians.

Church of Fountain City, 5364 Broadway. Schedule: Car show info: Lee, 606-335-5165 or l.carv@ 9:30 a.m. board meeting, 10 coffee hour, 10:30 general yahoo.com. Participants also may sign up the day meeting. The Philanthropy Committee will present of the festival. Kids and bands may sign up to play a speaker for the youth food program from Second by contacting James Perry, 742-6523 or jperry@ Harvest Food Bank. comcast.net. Crafters and vendors info: Mayme, First Lutheran Church’s 55 Alive senior 216-9008 or maymejodys@aol.com. Info: www. members will have their monthly meeting at noon at luttrellbluegrassfestival.com. the church, 1207 N. Broadway. Guest speaker will be Brenda Robinson will sign copies of her new News Sentinel columnist Sam Venable. A hot lunch book, “A New Desire,” at 3 p.m. at LifeWay Bookstore, will be served; $6.50 per person. Info and reserva5449 Washington Pike. A survivor of poverty, physitions: 524-0366 (before noon). cal and sexual abuse, frequent grand mal epileptic Knoxville Square Dance will feature traditional seizures and the limits of a seventh-grade education, Southern squares, circles, waltzes and two-steps, with Robinson travels the country as executive director of lessons for beginners at 7:30 p.m. and the dance proNew Desire Christian Ministries, based in Aragon, gram at 8 p.m. at the Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Ga. The Hellgrammites will provide live old-time music, and all dances will be taught and called. Admission is $7. Follow Knoxville Square Dance on Facebook.

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NW KNOX – Need 4BR's? 3BR w/rec room/4th BR down w/ POWELL – Custom built 3BR/2BA full BA, oversized 29x22.4, rancher sits on half acre un- 1-car gar w/ plenty of storage. restricted level lot. Close to $99,900 (767666) I-75. $109,900 (808856) Add half acre lot w/barn & shed available. Call for details.

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