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POWELL/NORWOOD VOL. 53 NO. 37

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September 17, 2014

Doggity, dippity do!

NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ

Food City marks anniversary Powell Food City will celebrate its first anniversary in the new store at 7350 Clinton Highway from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25. Manager Terri Gilbert Terri Gilbert says cake will be served in the lobby and everyone is invited. Info: 9381132.

Anders retains commission chair Knox County Commissioner Brad Anders will serve another term as the commission chair following a challenge by Dave Wright. Anders had support from Brad Anders Commissioners Richard Briggs, Mike Brown, Amy Broyles, Sam McKenzie and Randy Smith, while Wright got votes from Ed Brantley, Charles Busler, Jeff Ownby and Bob Thomas. Anders represents District 6 which includes Solway, Karns and Hardin Valley. Wright, who was elected vice chair, represents District 8 which includes East Knox County.

Mobile Meals needs volunteers Mobile Meals, a home-delivered meal program for senior citizens, is in immediate need of volunteers in the Halls area. Routes are available 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Info/to volunteer: Shelly Woodrick, 524-2786 or shelly. woodrick@knoxseniors.org; www.knoxseniors.org.

for dog owners to spend some fun time in the sun and enjoy a cooldown party for their furry friends. Powell Animal Hospital manager Valerie Ellis lent her time and full support. “This is a good opportunity for the dogs to get out and socialize with each other,” said Ellis. “We support this event because the city goes to great extremes to make sure every animal is vaccinated and safe.” The day went well except for just a few minutes early on. Lifeguard Brandon Tuggle was working his first Doggie Dip Day. Turns out he had to make his first doggie rescue as well when a couple of large labs mistook a yorkiepoo for a water toy. Owner Kimberly Williams noticed playtime wasn’t going well for her pooch. It was a tense moment when Trouble, the yorkiepoo, went under for the third time. “A lot of the bigger dogs think Trouble is a toy,” said Williams. Pet owner Kimberly Williams gives a gracious thanks to lifeguard Brandon Tuggle after he rescues Trouble, a Yor- “He was getting drowned out kiepoo and Smoky Mountain Dock Dog. Photo by Cindy Taylor there.” As soon as the owner let out a scream, Tuggle was in the pool ber 7 were slightly different than Recreation for the second year to By Cindy Taylor bring the community together for and diving under to rescue TrouRuff ruff, yip yip and splash usual. Powell Animal Hospital part- the 5th annual Doggie Dip Day. ble. The terrier was a bit shook up splash! The sounds echoing off the walls at the Inskip Pool Septem- nered with Knoxville Parks and The event was a great opportunity To p page g A-3

PBPA committee is ‘Enhance Powell’ Several Powell businesspeople have joined to beautify the business district along Emory Road, starting with county-owned property. Justin Bailey of Knoxville Realty created the committee name: Enhance Powell. The committee met last week at Knoxville Realty and has set another meeting for

4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24. Knox County Commissioner Charles Busler met with the group last week and pledged his support. Landscape architect Cliff Brooks, a Powell resident, has been hired to develop a master plan for the area. Ideas include extending the sidewalk in Powell Station Park

as a greenway to Beaver Creek to create a put-in, put-out point for canoes and kayaks. Enhance Powell will explore historic overlays and seasonal plantings, along with community cleanup. The committee was created by the Powell Business and Professional Association and includes

PBPA president Sage Kohler, Kim Severance, Gary Cunningham, Sandra Clark, Laura Bailey, Rick Carnes, Justin Bailey and Cindy Wegener. Michael Grider from Mayor Tim Burchett’s office is an ex officio member. Anyone interested in joining should contact Clark at sclark426@aol.com

IN THIS ISSUE Saying ‘bye to Joy McCroskey More than 1,500 people turned out at a reception at the City County Building to pay tribute to Joy McCroskey, who was retiring from her position as a court clerk. After nearly 50 years in the clerk’s office, McCroskey is an encyclopedia of county government. If she writes her story it probably would classify as fiction because nobody would believe what has gone on could be true.

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Bishop Richard Stika says “Play ball!” with a ceremonial first pitch. Photo submitted Ricardo Espinal works his way to the top of a climbing wall.

Celebrating Family By Nancy Anderson Bishop Richard Stika called his flock to All Saints Catholic Church last Saturday for a homecoming festival followed by evening mass. The day marked the end of a year-long Silver Jubilee Anniversary celebration commemorating the Diocese’s founding 26 years ago. Hundreds of Catholic families from 51 parishes gathered to enjoy the fun-filled family festival featuring games, a climbing wall, BBQ cookoff, bounce houses and a human hamster wheel.

“This event really strikes to the core of who we are as a family worshipping God together as one. We truly are one body gathering as Christians to enjoy a day of fun, relaxation and fellowship. It’s just that simple,” explained diocesan communications director Jim Wogan. The favorite attraction appeared to be a dunking booth conOf course when he eventually taining Father Michael Woods. The father delighted the crowd hit the water, he exclaimed. “Oh with “smack talk” in his native Irish God bless you my children, it’s awaccent, exclaiming, “Oh thank God, fully hot out here!” Dripping wet, the father stopped you missed! Two free sins for you!”

Always a good sport, Father Michael Woods takes a plunge into the cold water of a dunking booth. Photos by Nancy Anderson

to share the bishop’s chief message. “Bishop Stika encourages all of us to ‘Be the hand, the feet and face of Jesus’; that he asks of all his family.”

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