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BUZZ Dance Saturday at Halls Senior Center The Senior Ballroom Dance at Halls Senior Center will be 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. Admission is $5 per person. Live music provided by Nigel Boulton.

The seniors will host one more dance, in October, and then take a break for November, December and January, said Rebecca Kirkland Quarles, Halls Senior Center coordinator.

Dollar Store on Raccoon Valley?

Dollar General didn’t send a press release, but the company is requesting a variance from the county’s Board of Zoning Appeals at 1923 Raccoon Valley Drive.

JMB Investment Company LLC, on behalf of Dollar General, is seeking to build 30 parking spaces rather than the 73 spaces required by county regulations. The property is currently zoned for industrial use, but retail use is permitted in that zone.

Free Flu Shots Free Flu Shot Saturday is 8 a.m. to noon (while supplies last) Sept. 26 at six schools: Austin-East, Carter High, Farragut High, Halls High, SouthDoyle Middle and West High.

Donations will be accepted with proceeds to benefit the Empty Stocking Fund which provides food and toys to disadvantaged East Tennesseans during the holidays. Info: 865-342-6871.

Powell Fall Fest From toddlers to folks in their 90s the community turned out in great numbers for the inaugural Fall Fest and Carnival at Powell Church.

“We had all ages and spectrum of worshippers and beautiful weather for our first festival,” said associate pastor Martha Atkins.

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Baseball and Rob Baseball has been very, very good to Rob Frost. Before he was on City Council, or a lawyer or a father, he was a fan.

He played Little League for Rodgers Cadillac against teams like National Plastics and Copper Cellar in the Knoxville Youth Sports league. Vance Link was the commissioner; Jimmy Haslam was his coach.

He has passed his Sequoyah All-Stars jersey down to his older son, Sonny.

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Powell memories …

By Sandra Clark Lynnus Gill has some great memories of growing up in Powell. Born June 23, 1920, Gill is five years short of 100.

A couple of readers called to say if anyone could tell us about the dinky line recently uncovered in Powell Station Park, it would be Lynnus.

“Now I was only 4 or 5 years old,” he said, before launching into his story.

The Knoxville Brick Company owned everything from the railroad crossing on Emory Road to Clinton Highway, from Beaver Creek on the south to Emory Road on the north. It started digging up near the plant and kept moving farther down the creek.

The brick company built the big house on Emory where my cousin George Ed lives now. It built the dinky line to haul mud back to the plant (which stood where Bojangles is now). They had a little steam engine, and Andy Rhodes was the engineer.

They laid three side tracks – two behind the plant and one to Emory Road below the railroad crossing. They kept supplies in cars – 12 to 15 feet long – out behind the plant.

As they dug dirt, they had to stop when they hit pebbles. It’s called chert and if it was mixed

Lynnus Gill demonstrates the width of the rails on the old Knoxville Brick Company’s dinky line. into dirt they were firing, it would explode; blow up the bricks.

Back then the Brickyard Road was low and had a wooden bridge over the creek. When it flooded, which was not often then, it would wash up over the bridge.

Finally, the chert ran the brick

company out of Powell. They were ready to leave ... and in 1933 they held an auction.

The Gill family Lynnus Gill continues: My grandpa, George N. Gill, moved to Powell from Loudon

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County in 1910. He bought a 4-room house and he had 5 kids – my dad, Norman, and uncle Floyd were the boys; the girls were Grace, Ruth and Cleo.

He brought his wife and the girls ahead to get settled and he To page A-3

Frontier presents $5,000 to park project

By Sandra Clark Frontier Communications, which provides telephone service to Powell homes and businesses, has donated $5,000 to the Enhance Powell committee of the Powell Business and Professional Association.

The donation came through the efforts of Frontier’s general manager, Mike Byrd, who hosted committee meetings last fall as the PBPA competed nationwide for a $3 million grant.

Frequently during those meetings Bart Elkins of The Front Porch said, “We’re going to do all of this. The grant will just make Justin Bailey, chair of Enhance Powell, accepts a check for it come faster.”

If you’ve not visited Powell Station Park $5,000 from John Bayless, president of the Powell busilately, check it out. Knox County inmates ness and Professional Association. Photo by S. Clark

have been working most Wednesdays to clear the property of scrub, leaving the trees. The park extends back to Beaver Creek. Entrance is at the splash pad near the high school.

Design for a 9-hole disc golf course is finalized, and last week leaders landed a commitment from a publicity-shy engineering firm to design and prepare the site for a 16-car gravel parking lot.

John Bayless, a technical supervisor for Frontier who serves as president of the PBPA, said he and other Frontier employees were proud to support efforts like the new park. Justin Bailey said Frontier’s gift of $5,000 is a huge boost toward the project.

Burritt hiring signals shift in direction for PBA

By Betty Bean Last week, Public Building Authority board members decided to demonstrate an abundance of caution and wait a few weeks before appointing Jayne Burritt president and CEO. Instead, they voted to vote when they meet again in the regularly scheduled October meeting. Burritt’s name is the only one under consideration.

Burritt, PBA’s director of property management, is well liked by board members and by both Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett and Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero. If appointed, she will fill the position Dale Smith is scheduled to vacate Jan. 1.

The announcement that the PBA board will forgo a national search raised some eyebrows.

Board member Lewis Cosby said it shouldn’t.

“We only have two clients – the city and the county, and when we

started this process, both our clients said she was at the top of their list,” Cosby said.

He gave little credence to the brief kerfuffle over Burritt’s authorization of surveillance cameras in the City County Building.

“I don’t think there’s anything Jayne Burritt to that,” said Cosby, pointing out that PBA met the legal requirement of posting notification of the surveillance.

Burritt, a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, came to PBA from First Tennessee Bank in 2008 and has had 23 years of experience in property management. PBA sources say she came with a strong recommendation from Larry Martin, former chief operating officer of First Tennessee Financial Services and now commissioner of

Finance and Administration for Gov. Bill Haslam.

Her selection for the top job has led some observers to conclude that PBA is getting out of the construction business in the wake of PBA property development director Jeff Galyon’s abrupt resignation after running afoul of conflict-of-interest laws.

“There’s some truth to that,” Burritt said. “I think we have to regain our clients’ trust. The city has some concerns, and we want to rebuild that department (property development) if need be.”

PBA still has some $30 million worth of building projects – mostly for the city – in the pipeline.

When she is appointed, Burritt will become the fourth president of the PBA, which was created in 1971 for the purpose of building the City County Building and structuring an arrangement under which both city and county governments

would be co-equal tenants. The county uses more space, but the two bodies have equal status.

Outgoing CEO Smith, who has held the job for nearly 16 years and draws a $196,000 annual salary, said he is delighted with the choice of Burritt as his successor.

“It sends a huge, positive signal to our employees,” he said. “People don’t know where they stand when a new boss is hired.”

Smith said his major charge when he came to Knoxville was to navigate feuding city and county factions. The two sides get along better now, but he said there are still “built-in conflicts with the two mayors. Sometimes our job is to tell them no.”

Once Burritt takes over, PBA will be run by a triumvirate of women that will include finance director Robyn Smith and Susan Davis, acting director of property management.

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On the nose

Balloon sinuplasty a breath of air for sinus sufferers Nasal steroids. Nasal antihistmaines. Decongestants and antibiotics.

If all these things are in your medicine cabinet and you’re still battling recurring sinusitis, Dr. Mark Overholt says you may want to consider balloon sinuplasty.

Much like angioplasty opens coronary arteries, balloon sinuplasty utilizes a nonlatex balloon to open the sinuses. First approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2005, the balloon is delivered via a small catheter up the nasal passageway where it is gently in ated to widen sinuses closed by swelling and in ammation. Once the balloon is de ated and removed, the sinus is clear to drain.

“It’s a neat procedure. I was dubious when I rst started,” said Overholt, an otolaryngologist with Parkwest Medical Center. “I said I would have to see the data and nd out whether this is real or not.”

That data, collected via a threeyear randomized, controlled trial sponsored by Entellus Medical, was overwhelmingly convincing.

Looking at placebo, traditional endoscopic sinus surgery and balloon sinuplasty at six-month, one-year and three-year intervals, the study concluded that balloon sinuplasty not only works in most cases, but also lessens the risk of recurrence.

“The way to look at balloon sinuplasty is that it’s another tool,” said Overholt. “It forces us to look at our sinus patients in a little different manner. There is a patient population that, in the past, may have been under-treated in an attempt to not be overly aggressive.

Mark Overholt, M.D. reports that balloon sinus dilation is an increasingly preferred choice among patients searching for a minimallyinvasive choice with a fast recovery.

Now, we have another tool in our toolbox to help treat those people.”

Overholt says many are prescribed steroids, antihistamines, decongestants and antibiotics by primary care physicians hesitant to steer patients to a surgical solution.

“In many of those cases, I would imagine that the balloon procedures would eliminate their illnesses – put them back in the normal population,” said Overholt.

While the success rate of sinuplasty vs. traditional sinus surgery is virtually identical, the sinuplasty patients recover 70 percent faster, require little debridement or removal of cut or damaged tissue (8 percent vs. 74 percent) and

feel better faster (59 percent vs. not subject to recurring infections 38 percent). like you were before because when Perhaps even more telling is you got an allergy attack or a cold that balloon sinuplasty can some- or u in the past, if you had a realtimes be performed in the doc- ly narrow neck that was ventilattor’s of ce under local anesthesia. ing the sinus cavity, just a little bit “In the past, when we’ve done of swelling would close it off and sinus operations, we had to take leave the potential for a secondpatients to the operating room to ary infection,” he explained. “But do them. But one of the nice things now, if you balloon dilate it, there about this new balloon procedure is a much more of a safety margin. So if you is that it opens get a cold or an up potential for us to do of ce allergy attack or something, procedures for you are open people in some enough that circumstances,” you probably said Overholt. won’t obstruct “We still do a that area with fair number of these in the opjust normal swelling so you erating room, don’t have that some of which secondary risk is because they of developing a are paired with Much like angioplasty opens coronary sinus infection other procearteries, balloon sinuplasty utilizes a as frequently as dures which nonlatex balloon to open the sinuses. you did before.” require general Once the balloon is deflated and That’s not to anesthesia. But removed, the sinus is clear to drain. say, however, this is some- Illustration courtesy of Entellus. that the balthing that will loon sinuplasty offer a patient an opportunity to do some of ce- is the end-all answer for all sinus based procedures as well. It’s nice sufferers. In fact, certain sinus because it’s minimally invasive. conditions disqualify a patient From a patient’s perspective, re- from balloon sinuplasty.

“It’s not for everybody,” said covery is super quick. When you do the balloon procedure, you are Overholt, adding that patients just dilating up the natural drain- who have chronic infections of the age pathway, or ostium, that God ethmoid sinuses between the eyes put there to allow the sinuses to and patients with polyps are not eligible for the balloon procedure. ventilate.”

“The ethmoid sinus is just outAnother major bene t of the balloon sinuplasty, Overholt said, side the path of normal surgery,” is the lack of recurring infections. he explained, showing a diagram “By dilating that area, you are of how the ethmoid sinus is ana-

Heiskell woman breathes easy after balloon sinuplasty

Just a breath of air and fewer headaches. That’s all Mae Jacks wanted.

But when the Heiskell grandmother broke her nose in a fall in September 2013, she had no idea that the injury would lead to a chain of events that would not only give her back the ability to breathe freely, but also eliminate her migraines, stop her snoring, and return the sense of smell and taste she thought was gone for good.

“I wasn’t looking for a miracle, but it looks like I got one,” said Jacks less than a month after Dr. Mark Overholt performed a septoplasty and balloon sinuplasty under general anesthesia at Parkwest Medical Center.

It took about a half hour for Overholt to perform the operation in which he not only straightened Jacks’ deviated septum, but also used a catheter to deploy a nonlatex balloon into her sinus passage to open up her nasal airway.

Her breathing improved almost immediately.

And within a week of the surgery, Jacks said, her long-forgotten sense of smell returned. “I knew this had to be sinus-related because I used to have a great sense of smell,” she said. “But it had gotten to where I couldn’t smell at all. Now I look forward

Mae Jacks describes balloon sinuplasty as “a miracle.” An unexpected side effect of the surgery for Jacks is that her sense of smell returned. to things like when someone says, ‘Let’s have a big dinner.’ Before, I would go, ‘Yeah, yeah’ because I liked to cook. But now, my joy is back because I can smell the food again. I teased Dr. Overholt that now I have to watch what and how much I eat now because everything tastes so good!”

Of course, the restored sense of smell also means that she can again detect those less-than-

pleasant odors her husband brings into the house from his workshop.

“If I’m in the living room and he comes in through the garage, he can’t even get into the house before I’ll be telling him, ‘You smell like gasoline!’ ” Jacks laughed.

“He’s fascinated that I can smell things again. He got away with it for years.”

While the restored sense of taste and smell were unexpected gifts, Jacks is elated that she can now breathe easily and has not had a migraine headache since the surgery. She had battled the headaches for years, but they had become worse over the last ve.

The headaches, usually centered on the right side of her head and accompanied by nausea, were so bad that she would retreat to bed. “I would just ice it, just freeze it,” she said. “It was the only way I could fall asleep. My husband would ask, ‘Is there anything I can do for you?’ And I would say, ‘No, it’s just got to run its course.’ And I probably took too many antibiotics because of it and that’s not good for you either.”

In fact, Jacks says the yearslong search for an answer to her recurring sinus infections and headaches was an exasperating journey lled with decongestants, antihistamines, phenegren and over-thecounter migraine medicine.

Most often she found herself in an allergist’s of ce. “I took allergy shots for many years, and they would give me medicine for my sinuses and stuff. They would try to change my medicine, and a couple of times they would do a CT scan,” she said. “But they always said, ‘Your sinuses look ne.’ Of course, they were not ne.”

She even quit wearing her CPAP machine because she felt that it was contributing to her sinus infections. Of course, now that she’s had the surgery, she feels she no longer needs it, particularly since her snoring is gone.

Ironically, it took a fall and a broken nose for her to nd relief.

Overholt says it will take about six weeks for Jacks to fully recover from her surgery because the septoplasty requires follow-up of ce visits to keep the nasal passages clear of scabbing. Had she only required balloon sinuplasty, Jacks’ recovery would only have been about two days.

Regardless, she’s happy with the outcome.

“I got a lot more out of this procedure than I ever thought possible,” she says with a laugh.

“I thought I was going to have to endure these headaches the rest of my life.”

tomically inaccessible. “If you have chronic sinus infection up here, dilating this area doesn’t do anything for that … that requires a traditional operation to clean out the little honeycombed air cells in the ethmoid cavity that lead to recurring or chronic infection in people.”

Polyps, Overholt said, actually form because of recurring infections which in ame the sinuses and cause swelling. “We used to think that was probably allergydriven but most people who have polyps just have a very hyperactive immune system,” he said.

“They have an inability to regulate in ammation in the sinus cavity.

As a result, as their immune system runs amok trying to ght off invaders, it creates super swelling in the sinus tissue and these little sac-like clusters of swelling that we call polyps, and those polyps end up being physical obstructions of the sinus cavity. They will hold infectious material back in the sinus cavity and prevent you from clearing. And balloon sinuplasty simply doesn’t get rid of the polyps.”

Sinusitis symptoms Sinusitis – also known as rhinosinusitis – is an in ammation of the tissue lining of the sinuses that af icts millions of people each year.

Common symptoms ■ Facial congestion/fullness ■ Nasal obstruction/blockage ■ Nasal discharge ■ Fever ■ Headaches ■ Fatigue ■ Dental pain ■ Bad breath Normally, sinuses are lled with air, but when sinuses become blocked and lled with uid, pathogens (bacteria, viruses and fungi) can grow and cause an infection. Structural issues such as narrowed drainage anatomy are often associated with sinusitis.

Affected sinuses There are four types of sinuses – maxillary (behind the cheek bones), ethmoid (between the eyes), frontal (in the forehead) and sphenoid (behind the eyes). All of these sinuses can be affected by sinusitis. The majority of cases involve the maxillary and ethmoid sinuses.

Source: EntellusMedical.com

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Two for the road Nadean Meredith and Carolyn Valentine have been taking their show on the road. Literally. Hope and Crosby have nothing on these two Commercial Bank employees who have almost 100 years of service between them. The two play off each other like a comedy team who have worked together most of their lives.

Commercial Bank employees Nadean Meredith and Carolyn Valentine bring information and fun to the September Heiskell senior meeting.

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Meredith and Valentine are in charge of senior travel for Commercial Bank.

They, along with other Commercial Bank employees, spoke to Heiskell seniors this month about the advantages offered by the bank to Golden Presidential Club members. The game was to see who could get the microphone and keep it the longest.

“I’m never at a loss for words,” said Meredith. “I have been with the bank for 52 years and have done a lit-

tle bit of everything. Things have changed so much that now I can’t do anything. So they put me in charge of the travel program. Carolyn is a barrel of monkeys all day long. We can’t pick you up at your door but we make it easy for you to come to us.”

“We promise we won’t let you get sick but if you do we will take care of you,” said Valentine. “We have so much fun and sometimes we get so tickled our bladder has a hard time keeping up with us. This is a service, not a money maker. We focus on quality and safety but we always have fun.”

Meredith and her husband will be hosting a dinner at their home for seniors

going on the upcoming Panama Canal cruise in October. Info: nmeredith@cbtn. com or cvalentine@cbtn. com or call 606-248-4584.

There is still time to register for the fan quilt to be given away in December at the Heiskell senior meeting.

Tickets are two for $5. All funds raised will go toward the new senior center. Flu shots have been rescheduled for the October meeting.

Blankets are almost complete for Safe Harbor and will be delivered in December. Totes of Love donations are being accepted now.

Needs are personal hygiene products and school supplies. The seniors deliver

Lynnus Gill walked from Loudon with the boys, about 45 miles, herding three milk cows.

Daddy and Uncle Floyd rode their bicycles; they slept out at night and the cows just ate along the road. Took them three days.

Just as the women had everything set up at the house: Grandpa tore the roof off that house and added a second story.

Mr. Gill started a sawmill and lumber yard originally on Emory Road at the site of the old Powell trash dump.

He raised his kids and farmed a little.

Next: Daddy built a house for us across the railroad tracks on Spring Street – a house the church later bought and tore down.

Daddy worked at the saw mill and he had a little money saved.

In 1929, it all went down the drain. I was 9 years old.

When the brick company held their auction, my daddy wanted some of that land. He bid on the first tract, from the plant down to where the high school is now. The CCC had a camp there then. Daddy bid $3,100 on 17 acres, but Professor Hayworth outbid him. He bought it for $3,500. So Daddy bid on the next 15 acres. He got it.

Sue Nicely registers for the fan quilt to be given away at the Heiskell Seniors December meeting. Photos by Cindy Taylor

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From page A-1 The whole tract was about 75 to 100 acres.

I don’t remember who bought the rest.

No r m a n Gill built a Lynnus Gill permanent lumber yard on his new land. He later added a shop to make window and door frames.

Lynnus got his first job at age 10, carrying a route for the News Sentinel.

The papers were mailed six days a week but the company had to hire carriers for Sundays. Lynnus drove his family’s Model T with no top. He earned half of the sales price of 5 cents per paper plus a 25-cent gasoline allowance. “Bought about two gallons,” he said.

He had 152 papers on his 27-mile route. It took three hours.

When Lynnus came of age he worked for his dad at the N.S. Gill & Sons Lumber Company, now the building trades vocational building for the high school. He fought in World War II and when he came home, he married Mattie Ruth Pardue. They moved to Gill Road in about 1960 and built the house where Lynnus continues to live.

Lynnus Gill is building another airplane in his garage. This frame shows his progress.

This plane seats two. It is housed in the Lynnus Gill garage and has logged about two hours in the air.

Lynnus had one brother, Howard, who died in 2011, and a sister, Thelma. Lynnus built houses and continued to work at the lumber yard. He and Ruth were unable to have children so they adopted two boys, John and Jerry.

“When Dad died, I got the lumber company.”

Howard operated Powell’s first water system, started by Mr. Gill. He built a 30,000 gallon reservoir on Brickyard Road and paid guys 10 cents a foot to lay line. He sold to Hallsdale Powell Utility District when it formed in the early 1950s and later worked at Cherokee Aviation for 18 years.

Floyd Gill’s son, Allan Gill, was general manager of Hallsdale Powell from its formation until his retirement some 50 years later.

Lynnus remains in touch with John and Jerry and has added John’s sister, Nancy, now 71, to his “kids.”

Next week we’ll talk to Lynnus and his cousin, George Ed Gill, “the young one.”

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Losing to Florida is getting old

This little problem with Florida is not exactly new.

Going back to 1976, Tennessee has whipped the Gators six times and lost 25.

Does that put the current 10-game losing streak into perspective? Does it now hurt more or less?

Three consecutive setbacks in the mid-1990s may have cost Peyton Manning the Heisman Trophy.

Phillip Fulmer endured 12 defeats and several nettlesome darts and arrows from Steve Spurrier.

Urban Meyer started the current Florida monopoly.

Lane Kiffin helped a lot.

His first day on the job, he promised Tennessee fans

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that he would “sing Rocky Top all night long” after the Volunteers knocked off Florida in Gainesville the following September.

You know how that turned out. Maybe it was for the best. Kiffin never learned all the words to the song.

Derek Dooley followed form. He went 0-3. Florida

gained 555 yards in 2012.

This was the time of Sal Sunseri’s defense. What a blunder that was.

Butch Jones is 0-2. He brought that on himself.

The 2013 game was marred by his worst coaching decision, starting a poorly prepared Nathan Peterman in the swamp. The Human Rights Commission still thinks that was cruel and unusual punishment.

What followed after the coin toss was a nightmare in the middle of the afternoon. There was a confused handoff on the second play.

Next, Nathan fumbled when sacked. He lost two interceptions, one to a defensive

Has Knoxville outgrown The smoke has cleared and the trash has been picked up following the 28th, and final, Boomsday.

For me, and many of my peers, it’s a loss. Our kids grew up watching the fireworks, and we did, too.

It was a spectacular and unique show, and I was proud to tell out-of-town friends about Knoxville’s Labor Day ritual that included a flaming waterfall and pyrotechnic sharks in the Tennessee River.

Rituals are important to us. We like the 1812 Overture on the Fourth of July and festive lights and iceskating on Market Square at Christmas.

We especially like football and all of its social accoutrements, and Boomsday has served as a giant community welcome to fall − the most hallowed season in East Tennessee.

So I expected a huge public outcry at the news that Boomsday would be no

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more, and I thought local merchants would miss the event that drew an estimated 400,000 viewers.

But I came up short when I called around to ask about lost revenues. Justin Daley of the Downtown Knoxville Hampton Inn & Suites reported an uptick in reservations for the evening of Boomsday, along with requests for rooms with a view of the fireworks. Beyond that, no one accepted my invitation to complain.

Bart Fricks, chief operating officer for the Copper Cellar family of restaurants, which includes Calhoun’s On The River, described Boomsday as “a wash.” The Neyland Drive restaurant

lineman.

If Tennessee gave that game away, Florida tried to give it back. The Gators committed three turnovers in the first half and lost their quarterback.

Last year’s 10-9 defeat was more painful. It was opportunity squandered.

Leaving out the adjectives, Florida wasn’t very good.

The Vols might have won going away but for three turnovers, eight penalties, six sacks and four red-zone failed attempts to score touchdowns.

Tennessee had 10 plays in the red zone. They weren’t very creative. The result was two field goals, 11 lost yards

and an interception.

Defining moments? The Vols were leading 9-0 in the final minute of the third quarter. Justin Worley got blindsided by a corner blitz.

He fumbled.

Tennessee still had a 9-7 edge. A missed tackle led to a 32-yard Gator gain that set up the winning field goal.

For the game, the Vols netted 28 yards rushing. There was no punch.

No way can I prove it but I think that was the day Butch decided to change offensive coordinators.

Tampa Bay’s opening for a quarterback coach made it easier.

This rivalry once marked

by assorted excitement – post-game brawl, Tennessee plays faxed to Florida, Doug Dickey on both sides at the same time, a blink-of-theeye pass completion – has slipped toward predictability. The Gators have been clearly superior or the Vols have self-destructed. Either way, Florida wins.

Well, that was then. This is the start of a new way of doing business. If Tennessee is going to grow up and become champs of the SEC East, Gainesville is a great place to begin.

As cousin Clyde might say, go Vols!

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

Boomsday?

stayed busy during the event, but road closures throughout the weekend meant reduced revenue for Saturday and Sunday afternoon. He’s never noticed an increase at the company’s other restaurants, either.

The biggest losers are local museums that netted huge proceeds from private viewing events. Boomsday Celebration: A Night at the McClung Museum netted $18,000 this year and $12,000 at last year’s inaugural event.

Replacing the income from Boomsday, Bluegrass & Barbecue at the MabryHazen House will require some work, said executive director Calvin Chappelle.

This was the event’s eighth year, and it brought in at least $10,000 each year, which is “huge in the nonprofit world.”

But he understands why it couldn’t continue and said he would make the same

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choice if an event he organized was losing money.

He points out that Knoxville was a different place in 1988, the year Boomsday debuted. Downtown cleared out after 5 p.m., and Riverfront Landing was still nearly a decade away. People needed a reason to come to downtown, and Boomsday provided it.

Now, there’s always some-

thing to see and do, Chappelle says. People flock downtown for the farmers market, concerts and each First Friday, with or without fireworks.

We’ll always be sentimental about Boomsday, like we’re sentimental about childhood birthday parties.

But maybe we’ve grown up and don’t need so much flash. Maybe we’ll focus on

the city’s outdoor recreation opportunities, like the upcoming Open Streets event on Sunday, Oct. 25, on Central Street. Maybe we’ll support our cultural gems, like the Mabry-Hazen House and the McClung Museum.

And maybe our next big festival will be on the South Waterfront. I’m hoping for pyrotechnic sharks.

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Frost on baseball:

a family tradition Baseball has been very, very good to Rob Frost. Before he was on City Council, or a lawyer or a father, he was a fan.

Betty Bean He played Little League for Rodgers Cadillac against teams like National Plastics and Copper Cellar in the Knoxville Youth Sports league. Vance Link was the commissioner; Jimmy Haslam was his coach. He has passed his Sequoyah All-Stars jersey down to his older son, Sonny.

“Another coach in the league was some guy named Mike Chase. He coached Copper Cellar,” Frost said.

“Vance Link pitched to me and has pitched to Sonny and Charlie (Frost’s younger son) as well.”

He believes that baseball

is good for kids.

“Baseball teaches patience – there’s a game within the game. The different battles that go on between pitchers and batters, and how, defensively, the game is played and how the team’s got to work together. Offensively, it’s one batter against nine players.

In football, it’s 11 on 11. In baseball it’s one versus nine, if you’re on offense. And in baseball, if you get a hit three out of 10 times you’re at the plate, you’re a majorleague all star.”

Given all that, it wasn’t a surprise that baseball was Frost’s topic as September’s featured book reviewer for the Knox County Public Library’s “Books Sandwiched In” lecture at the East Tennessee History Center. Every audience member last week got a box of Cracker Jack.

The official topic was John Feinstein’s “Where Nobody Knows Your Name: Life in the Minor Leagues

For Sonny, Charlie and Rob Frost, baseball is a family tradition. Photo submitted

of Baseball,” a poignant account of the players who chase their dreams and hope to get noticed while playing for teams like the Montgomery Biscuits or the Chattanooga Lookouts or the Omaha Storm Chasers. Only a tiny fraction ever get that call to join The Show, said Frost, who was clearly moved by the stories of players from impoverished countries like the Dominican Republic desperate to parlay their skills on the diamond into a way to deliver their families a better way of life.

The foreign players weren’t the only ones who grabbed Frost’s sympathetic attention. He talked about young men from all over the USA who keep hoping for the big break that will carry them to the majors.

He demonstrated that hallmark of a baseball fan – a love of statistics – via a handout listing some of the major characters fea-

Another city election, another low turnout tured in Feinstein’s book – Richard McLouth, Jean Carlos Boscan and Scott “The Podfather” Podsednik, who played for 21 teams in a career crowned by a walk-off home run for the Chicago White Sox. Two years later, he was out of baseball.

Frost says he doesn’t have a favorite major-league team. Sonny, on the other hand, is a big-time Yankees fan and already shows signs that he’ll be the same kind of baseball guy as his dad.

“Here’s a kid who, for his ninth birthday party had a Honus Wagner cookie cake – Honus Wagner, who last played baseball in 1917,” Frost said.

UT lobbyist will earn pay in upcoming session Dave Hart, University of Tennessee athletic director, is acting as though the Lady Vol name controversy has blown over and it is business as usual.

Hart was quoted recently as saying the Athletic Department has moved on from this controversy. Little does he understand the Tennessee mindset when he says that. He can expect to see it considered in the next legislative session when respected members like Roger Kane and Becky Duncan Massey bring it up.

This issue is only in remission at present and likely will come back stronger than ever in the session of the state Legislature starting Jan. 13. UT lobbyist Anthony Haynes, who is paid $180,000 a year, will have his hands full protecting Hart from himself.

■ State Rep. Bill Dunn, who chairs the allimportant House Calendar Committee, certainly struck a responsive chord with his comments a few weeks ago critical of the UT Office for Diversity and Inclusion for suggesting the use of pronouns xe and hir and zirs instead of he/she. He first thought this was a joke, and when he discovered it was true, he asked if taxpayers really pay someone to generate this stuff.

UT has enough issues against it in Nashville al-

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ready without adding this to the fire. It can only worsen relations with the conservative GOP majority in Nashville. UT says this is not policy and was only informational. U.S. Rep. Jimmy Duncan, Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey and others have blasted it.

Knoxville business leader Raja Jubran is the new vice chair of the UT Board, having been tapped by Gov. Haslam to hold the post.

He will have his hands full dealing with these issues not of his making.

It turns out that Donna Braquet, who was quoted, is actually a part-time employee of the UT diversity office, earning $72,378 mostly for her work at the University Libraries. The annual budget of the diversity office is $436,702, with vice chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion Rickey Hall directing the office and paid $181,637 a year. Hall has other duties besides this office, according to UT’s Margie Nichols.

■ The only contest in the upcoming city election of real note on Sept. 29 is

the battle over Seat C for the at-large City Council position currently held by Finbarr Saunders. Challenging him are three persons: Kelly Absher, Paul Bonovich and David Williams.

Based on activity, it has narrowed to a BonovichSaunders contest with the top two of the four candidates going on to the November runoff. Saunders, who was ousted from County Commission by Jeff Ownby in 2010, is working hard to prevent a second ouster. He has had numerous small receptions, had yard signs erected and raised over $30,000. He is clearly worried in part due to the expected low voter turnout, which could work against him in the November runoff.

Bonovich is talking about Saunders’ vote for a 34-cent property tax hike, which passed seven to two with Nick Della Volpe and Marshall Stair voting no. It is unclear how damaging that vote will be to Saunders, but it is not a topic Saunders brings up. Bonovich says 34 cents on the property tax rate was too high, and Saunders is not looking for ways to cut costs. He wants to reduce the tax rate.

A safe prediction seems that Bonovich, 52, and Saunders, 70, will advance to the runoff with an engaging campaign to November.

In case you missed it, the Knoxville city primary election is underway, and early voting is finishing up this week. On the first day of voting, 145 votes were cast. You read that correctly. In a city of about 183,000 people, only 145 folks bothered to show up on the first day of voting.

You’ve got a problem when more people show up at the Shoney’s breakfast buffet than at the polling place. (In fact, voter turnout was so low that Jeb Bush thought it was a big crowd!)

It’s easy to blame a slew of uncontested races for the low turnout. It’s even easier to blame voter apathy. Some politicos even go so far as to say that no one votes in city elections because folks are happy with the performance of city government. (Admittedly, there’s some truth to that.

If the city were in crisis, there’d be more candidates and higher public interest.)

But at some point you have to blame the system for the lower turnout. Offyear elections held in oddnumbered years have fewer voters. Low-turnout elections favor special-interest groups like government employees and neighborhood organizations that are more likely to turn out and vote. In the long run, these low-turnout elections will have a corrosive effect on city government. Politicians will inevitably favor the policy needs of city employees and neighborhood groups over the needs of the city at large.

It’s not a good thing. City leaders should modify the election calendar to encourage higher turnout.

■ Next mayor of Knoxville? With Mayor Rogero unopposed for reelection and term limited, positioning for the 2019 mayoral race has already begun. City Council mem-

Saunders wants to pile up a large margin in the primary next week to propel him forward in November, when the mayor will not be on the ballot.

Saunders repeatedly endorses the other three incumbent council members, but at least one incumbent, Stair, says he is running his own campaign and not endorsing or opposing anyone in the other council contests. Saunders talks about how well current council members get along, so their re-election is merited.

Seems like a minor consideration to this writer. Position on issues is far more significant.

■ An interesting book on World War II and how FDR managed the war effort published recently is “American Warlords” by Jonathan Jordan, an attorney living in Atlanta. It is well researched and worth ■ State Sen. Mark Norris and reading if you have a strong his wife, Chris, from Collierville, outside of Memhis, were interest in WWII. in Strawberry Plains last week ■ John Lansing, who to tour the new megalab at lived in Knoxville a few Pellissippi State. Chris said years ago while working as Mark is interested in workpresident of Scripps Netforce development. works and was general cam■ Mike Edwards, CEO of the paign chair for United Way Knoxville Chamber and workone year, has been named force guy, was at the lab tour CEO and director of the as well. He said our picture of Broadcasting Board of Govcows by the TVA power lines ernors, which runs Voice at the proposed Midway Busiof America, among other ness Park reminded him of things. His appointment is the old slogan: “Where nature not subject to Senate confirand technology meet.” mation.

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ber George Wallace has been running television ads for his unopposed reelection campaign, telling folks, “We’re not done, yet.”

Of course, turnout for city elections is so low, Wallace could have dinner with every prospective voter between now and the 2019 mayoral election.

■ Curtain call for Boomsday? This year’s Boomsday fireworks show was reportedly the last.

Event organizers report that the Labor Day weekend event runs a deficit of about $100,000 a year.

Here’s hoping the annual fireworks show continues next year.

Of course, $100,000 is a lot of money. However, the Boomsday budget shortfall is less than the taxpayer-funded salary of a senior director in either city or county government.

Fireworks shows aren’t supposed to be “profitable.”

Fireworks are affordable entertainment for cashstrapped families who can’t afford to get their kids through the gates at UT football games.

A cynic might say that Boomsday doesn’t get funded because it brings a less affluent crowd downtown. Folks who don’t vote as frequently. Folks who don’t spend a lot of money.

It will be a shame if Boomsday goes away.

Politicians spend enough money currying favor with the well connected. They should throw a fireworks show for regular folks, too.

Let’s bring back Boomsday.

Scott Frith is a local attorney. You can contact him at scott@pleadthefrith.com.

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■ Donald Trump’s support comes from people who don’t want a politician to be president. That’s like saying you don’t want a brain surgeon to operate on your head.

■ State Rep. Eddie Smith has filed legislation to restore some $261 million to the TDOT budget that was “raided” during the Bredesen Administration. Tennessee has a backlog of road projects totaling $6.1 billion.

■ Off to a great start, Eddie.

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SENIOR NOTES ■ Mayor Tim Burchett’s Senior Appreciation Picnic, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, John Tarleton Park. Info: 215-4007.

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■ Karns Senior Center 8042 Oak Ridge Highway 951-2653 Wednesday, Sept. 23: 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.

Thursday, Sept. 24: 8 a.m. Rise-N-Shine walkers; 9 a.m. Scrabble; 9:30 a.m.

Tone & Tighten; noon Lunch and Learn: Covenant Health; 2:30 p.m. yoga.

Friday, Sept. 25: Closed.

Monday, Sept. 28: 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; 12:30 p.m. blood pressure clinic; 1:30 p.m. line dance.

Tuesday, Sept. 29: 8 a.m. Rise-N-Shine walkers; 9:30 a.m. Tone & Tighten; 10 a.m. PC tutoring; 12:30 p.m. pinochle; 1 p.m. mahjong; 2:30 p.m. yoga.

By 11 a.m. the streets were already filling up with seniors. Photos

by Cindy Taylor

By Cindy Taylor

■ Halls Senior Center 4405 Crippen Road 922-0416 Wednesday, Sept. 23: 9 a.m. Veteran Services visit; 10 a.m. bingo, hand & foot; noon Senior Meals; 12:30 p.m. bridge; 1 p.m. Rook, SAIL exercise.

Thursday, Sept. 24: 10 a.m. pinochle, line dancing, quilting; 11 a.m., exercise; 2 p.m. Snack and Learn: “Fall Prevention” seminar.

Friday, Sept. 25: Closed.

Monday, Sept. 28: 9 a.m. scrapbooking; 10 a.m. pinochle, bridge, hand & foot, Tai Chi 1; 11:30 a.m. Tai Chi 2; 1 p.m. Rook, SAIL. Tuesday, Sept. 29: 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 matinee.

Judy Breuer, Valerie Cody and Miller Dowdell learn how to make gift boxes out of Christmas cards from demonstrator Christa Keyes.

Nate Bednar runs through a routine with Breeze, a four-year-old Australian Cow dog mix. All canines in the Marvelous Mutts show are rescue dogs.

More pictures next week

Free for seniors day at the Tennessee Valley Fair brought more than 2,500 people 65 and older to enjoy rides, games, displays and free stuff. The day was geared to those with special needs as well. Many rides were run at a slower speed to accommodate those who wanted or needed a more leisurely experience.

A trolley was available to transport fairgoers from the front gate to the Pepsi community tent where seniors could take advantage of free blood pressure checks, flu shots and check out entertainment on stage all in the shade.

Senior Home Assistance of Tennessee set up booths under the tent from numerous local vendors to give seniors a one-stop opportunity to compare services and senior benefits.

Inside the Jacob building UT Extension and FCE partnered to offer free drinks and snacks along with culinary learning opportunities. Terri Karlson and Brandy Beene from The

Tree and Vine held demonstrations and free tastings. They explained uses for olive oil and how to tell when it is past its best date.

Seniors also learned how to make their own decorative wine bottles.

At the Kerr building seniors could explore beautiful displays from local crafters and participate in making many of their own to take home. As usual handmade quilts made a huge showing.

“I don’t quilt but my grandmother did so I understand the work that goes into these,” said fairgoer Judith Dowell. “I am very impressed with these quilts.

They are part of our history.”

The Country Store featured handmade items and holiday décor for sale.

The dog show, only in its second year at the fair, was well worth the stop. Nate Bednar works with the rescued canines that perform amazing tricks.

Many seniors stated that it was one of the best Tennessee Valley Fairs ever.

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POWELL/NORWOOD Shopper news • SEPTEMBER 23, 2015 • A-7

Teresa Bayless and Caroline Hayes celebrate after Caroline won the cake walk.

God, the jeweler You have made the moon to mark the seasons; the sun knows its time for setting. You make darkness and it is night ….

(Psalm 104: 19 NRSV)

Michael Blair, Justin Creasey and Jason Stooksbury grill food at Powell Church fall fest.

Powell Church: Fun for all ages

By Cindy Taylor From toddlers to folks in their 90s the community turned out in great numbers for the inaugural Fall Fest and Carnival at Powell Church.

“We had all ages and Organizers Katie Shuler, Kim Stooksbury, Maggie Hayes, Beth spectrum of worshippers Blair and Kelly Creasey at Powell Church fall fest. and beautiful weather for our first festival,” said associate pastor Martha Atkins.

Church members had been planning for months to bring everything together for inviting the community to come and play in a safe, fun and free environment.

Katie Shuler, Kim Stooksbury, Maggie Hayes, Beth Blair and Kelly Creasey were instrumental in planning the event.

“Part of the mission of Powell Church is meeting Kason Stooksbury goes for a Sallie Shuler shows off her pumpkin at the face-painting the needs of people and this festival allowed us to take American spirit. booth.

Adeline Hayes and Kinsley Stooksbury enjoy a snow cone. Photos submitted that a step further,” Atkins said. “This was a special time for our members to enjoy interacting with others in the community. Everyone had an absolute good time.”

Volunteers arrived early to set up, stayed late to break down and enjoyed being outdoors in the cooler weather.

My calendar tells me that today is the first day of Fall, but what does my calendar know?

I knew it was Fall when I walked across the yard on a recent night and saw the moon and the stars shining like it was their job. Even the darkness that surrounded the stars was lovely and rich and deep blue – almost like lapis lazuli.

If you have been a reader of this column for a while, you know that autumn is my season. The crispness of the air, the rustle of the leaves, and the sparkle of the heavens take my breath away and lift my heart with their freshness and beauty.

I know there are people who dread autumn, who see it as the death of summer, who feel depressed by its onset. I can understand how someone might feel that way. That understanding – so diametrically opposed to my joy and delight in the new season – is the only thing

More than 200 people took part in the activities, games, food and fun.

“We plan to make this a yearly service to our members and the community,” said Stooksbury.

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that makes me be patient with them instead of trying to win them over to my point of view.

Sometimes I wonder if God enjoys the turning of the seasons as much as we do. Is that why the Almighty designed the universe with change?

God’s creativity – that wondrous ability to create light and oceans and mountains and lakes and people and kitty cats and Irish setters and chipmunks and lapis lazuli – surely causes God to look at this little whirling blob of matter and smile.

Among all the stars, the worlds we can’t even see, God is at work creating, sustaining, upholding, blessing all God’s creation. Amen, and amen.

Powell Church will host Trunk or Treat on the church grounds Sunday, Oct. 25. The church is at 323 West Emory Road. Info: www.powellchurch.com or 938-2741.

FAITH NOTES Community services

■ 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.

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and David.” Potluck lunch will follow the worship service.

Info: norwoodchurchofchrist. org; 687-5383.

■ 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.

Special services

■ City View Baptist Church, 2311 Fine Ave. will celebrate “Homecoming: A Family Reunion,” 10:45 a.m. Sunday,

Sept. 27. Service will be followed by covered dish lunch and afternoon sing. Info: 522-2364.

Vendors needed

■ Alice Bell Baptist Church, 3305 Alice Bell Road, is accepting vendor applications for a Craft Fair to be held Friday-Saturday, Oct. 23-24.

Registration fee: $25. Fees go to church building fund. Info/ registration: alicebellbaptistchurch.org, click on Activities & Events, then Craft Fair.

■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7754 Oak Ridge Highway, is seeking vendors for the annual Craft

Fair to be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 21 in the family life center. Spaces: $40. Bring your own table or rent one for $10. Info/reservations: 690-1060.

■ Christ Fellowship Church, 105 Fellowship Lane, is seeking vendors/consignors for its Crossroads Academy Consignment and Craft Sale, to be held 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, and 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 3. Craft booths: $25; consignors keep 70 percent of sales. Proceeds go to purchase rubber mulch for church/school playground.

Info: Jaime Christopher,

FISH DAY

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

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■ Norwood Church of Christ, 6001 Central Avenue Pike, will host Dr. Dale W. Manor, professor and archaeologist from Harding University, presenting three lectures on archaeology Sunday, Oct. 4. Bible class, 9:45 a.m.: “It Is Written: Inscriptions from the Ancient World”; worship service, 10:45 a.m.: “Vying for Canaan: Egypt, Philistines and Israel”; lecture, 1 p.m.: “Archaeology

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■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7754 Oak Ridge Highway, will host “Youth Service Staycation,” so parents can have an evening to themselves, 6:30-9 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 2, in the family life center. Includes pizza, games and a movie. No cost; all children welcome. Info: 690-1060 or beaverridgeumw.org.

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West Haven librarian Amy Davis reads a book about pirates to a class. Teachers and students dressed up in costume to kick off the weekend and celebrate the final push of coupon book sales.

Celebrating Pirate Day are students (front) A’Zyeon Rader, Kadence Cannon, Alvin Hernandez-Gonzalez, Ellie Prince, Terrick Williams; (back) Jackson Kirkpatrick, Logan Dearman, Angelo Young III, Zoey Lawrence, teacher Alyssa Parker and Reighlyn Cochran (hidden from view). The class used pirate names for the day and some included Cold Tooth Kid, One Mouth Bart, Cold Eye Bonnie, Long Mouth Ann and Green Eyed Sue.

SPORTS NOTES ■ Knox Youth Sports is holding sign-ups for boys and girls basketball leagues. Coed league available for boys and girls ages 4-5; boys leagues available through age 12; girls leagues available through seventh grade.

Info/registration: KnoxYouthSports.com.

Arrr! It’s pirate day at West Haven!

Third graders at West Haven get in the spirit of “Speak like a Pirate” day. Pictured are Ambri Campbell, Solvi Thompson, Serenity Nance, teacher Lindsey Newman and Benaiah Helton.

HEALTH NOTES ■ Parkinson Support Group of North Knoxville meeting, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept.

24, Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Highway.

Program: “Tips for the Caregiver”: followed by open discussion.

Info: the Rev. Scobie Branson, 806-6907, or on Facebook.

■ Whole Hearted Health: Living with Heart Disease, 10-11 a.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 29, Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Speaker: Dr. Aaron T. Jones. Free and open to the public. Info/RSVP: 329-8892, TTY: 711.

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Powell softball player lives life with diabetes Powell High School softball player Scarlett Johnson was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was five years old. She lives with insulin injections daily but she doesn’t let this disease define her.

During a school physical, Scarlett’s blood sugar was high and at first it was thought that eating a big breakfast could have been the cause for the spike. The following day she woke up

ball player but never really felt that it was “her sport” Ruth and tried softball. “One atWhite bat and I was hooked,” she said. That was seven years ago and Scarlett continues to play the sport that she instantly loved. She is a feeling sick and her mom pitcher for the Powell High took her to the hospital softball team and also plays where her blood sugar was for an 18U travel team. The extremely high. Testing activity has played a posiproved that Scarlett had tive role in helping her conType 1 diabetes. trol her diabetes and she She was then a basket- hopes to continue playing

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Scarlett will require insulin from an outside source (injections) for the rest of her life and it’s a small bump in her road, but she never considers it a roadblock. She visits the school nurse daily for her injections, something she has administered herself since she was seven years old.

Although life has handed her this health issue, Scar- Powell High sophomore Scarlett doesn’t let it stop her lett Johnson. Photo by R. White from living her dreams.

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Copper Ridge kindergarteners get new playground

After several years of fund-raising efforts, the Copper Ridge Elementary PTO has purchased a new playground for the kindergarten classrooms. The students and staff cut the ribbon on the new playground last week and cheered in celebration. Pictured with the students are teachers Natasha Patchen and Melanie Peterson, PTO president Jennifer Oxley, principal Jennifer Atkins and teachers Deborah Neal and Krista Nocera. Knox County recently put up fencing along the grounds of the school for added student safety. Photo by R. White

Powell High baseball stadium gets new look

By Sandra Clark Powell High School baseball has spiffed up the Danny Maples Stadium by constructing a brick wall from dugout to dugout to replace the old concrete block wall.

“The job is complete,” said head coach Jay Scarbro. “We’ve ordered a new door for the equipment room that’s supposed to come in September.”

Scarbro said every year “we would paint the block,” but because of its exposure to moisture, the paint would bubble out and peel. “Then we had the idea to brick the backstop wall.”

T h e Jay Scarbro baseball stadium is the first thing motorists see if they access downtown Powell from the new Powell Drive via Brickyard Road.

Kim Severance volunteered to solicit funds, and suddenly there were almost

40 banners hanging on the outfield fence. “Yes, we filled up the outfield wall with those banners,” Scarbro smiled.

Banner renewals will go toward the long-term support of the team, he said.

Also supporting the team is the upcoming Baseball Classic Golf Tournament, set for Monday, Oct. 12, at Beaver Brook Country Club.

The entry fee is $50 which

includes lunch, green fees and cart, and a goody bag.

Scarbro said individuals can find more information or register at PowellBaseball.com/ Brent Nolan is the golf tournament chair.

Powell has won consecutive district 3-AAA championships, and Scarbro expects another good season this spring.

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ton Alford, a senior pitcher who was 3-AAA pitcher of the year as a junior. Other all-district players returning are Cameron Payne and Levi Everett. “And we’ve got a very talented freshman and sophomore group.

I am thrilled with those two classes.”

Scarbro is assisted by coaches Andrew McAffrey, a former player; Jay Campbell and Eric Turner.

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Business and government leaders from across the state were wowed by the 3D printing and other manufacturing innovations available for training in the megalab at the Strawberry Plains campus of Pellissippi State Community College.

The lab houses equipment for advanced manufacturing, homeland security and sustainable living courses. The unique setup makes the lab available to PSCC students as well as students of the Knox County Schools Career Magnet Academy and the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville.

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Boyd should know. The lab is located in the Jenny and Randy Boyd Building.

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He said Pellissippi is currently working with Fresenius, a German-based company with offices in Knox County.

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State Sen. Mark Norris came over from Collierville to see the lab. His wife, Chris, talked with students such as Katie Stallings, who would have attended Carter High School had she not transferred to CMA. “You don’t have to program it,” CMA sophomore Kyle LaJouness told state Sen. Becky Massey about the 3D pencil he was using to create lattice-work and three-dimensional writing.

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Kim Trent, executive director, spoke about her group’s work at last week’s meeting of the Halls Business and Professional Association.

A non-profit preservation group for architecturally or historically significant buildings and places, Knox Heritage sometimes finds itself in controversy. But over time, Trent and her board have found ways to create win-win outcomes. She said preservation strengthens communities and helps with tax revenue as well.

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Merry Olde England inin Oak Ridge

By Carol Shane Head to St. George Greek Orthodox Church this weekend for the 36th Annual Greekfest. It’s a delicious Knoxville tradition that features authentic Greek food, live music, traditional Greek dancing and costumes, and shopping.

As most Knoxvillians know, the entire interior of the church was destroyed by fire in April of this year.

Festival guests will be invited into a temporary sanctuary, located in the gym. There will be presentations on Greek Orthodox religion and history, and items salvaged from the fire will be on display, including several icons that were, miraculously, barely damaged.

The marketplace will offer imported jewelry and gifts. But the big draw is the food: roast lamb, gyro, souvlaki, pastichio, spanakopita, saganaki, and Greek salad, pizza and pastries.

The 36th Annual Greekfest runs 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 25, and Saturday, Sept. 26; and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 4070 Kingston Pike. Admission: $2 for adults; free for children 12 and under; $3 weekend passes also available. Info:

The concert features UT professor of cello Wesley Baldwin performing Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E Minor. Best known as the composer of several “Pomp and Circumstance” marches, the composer wrote the concerto late in life.

It has been described as “autumnal, romantic, melancholy yet at times full of grandeur.”

Maestro Dan Allcott, now in his sixth season with ORSO, says, “I am so excited to feature my good friend Wesley Baldwin as soloist on our opening concert.

Wes and I have collaborated many times over the years.”

Baldwin says he’s excited, too. “The orchestra is first rate, and Dan is a great musician and conductor, and a cellist to boot, so he is the perfect conductor to explore UT professor of cello Wesley Baldwin looks these notes with. forward to performing Edward Elgar’s Cello “Elgar said of this piece Concerto in E Minor with the Oak Ridge Symthat it in some ways was phony Orchestra this weekend. Photo submitted reflective of an older man looking over his life. Now several decades into my re522-5043 or visit www. the Knoxville Symphony lationship with this piece, greekfesttn.com.

Orchestra’s “American I do feel this element in its ■ Classical music lov- Masters” season opener the genesis ever more clearly. ers are looking forward to week before, concertgoers Yes, there is lots of vigor, the Oak Ridge Symphony will hop across the pond virtuosity and excitement Orchestra’s opening con- – or at least up Pellissippi in this piece. There is also a cert of its 71st season, titled Parkway – to hear music in- kind of wisdom and mind“Merry Olde England,” this spired by that sceptered isle fulness that goes quite deep weekend. Having attended and its composers. into subtle and important

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emotional realms. I could not be more pleased at the advent of this upcoming performance.

“And, as anyone who’s heard it knows, it is just flatout gorgeous.”

The concert also features the Oak Ridge Chorus in a performance of G.F. Handel’s anthem, “Zadok the Priest.” The evening opens with Felix Mendelssohn’s “Hebrides Overture” and closes with Haydn’s last symphony, No. 104 in D major, often called the “London Symphony.”

Comics give bad movies new

By Betsy Pickle

No one is making people watch the staggeringly bad movies at Scruffy Science Cinepub 6000, but apparently they just can’t turn away.

Offered at 8 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Scruffy City Hall, 32 Market Square, Scruffy Science Cinepub 6000 bears more than a passing resemblance to the late and still lamented “Mystery Science Theater 3000.” Knoxville’s distinction is that improvisational comedians are sitting in on the film, ragging on it live for the audience’s enjoyment. And there’s a “heckle mic” in the back.

“We encourage audience members to bring on their best one-line zingers while the whole thing is going on as well,” says Michael Samstag, who produces the event with Victor Agreda Jr., with support from Matt Ward. “We have a gong for any really terrible groaners.”

Samstag says that two troupes – Scruffy City Comedy and Full Disclosure Comedy – are already on board, and he expects Einstein Simplified to join in the fun, too.

Cinepub 6000 “was born from an afternoon of drinking” with Scruffy City

proprietor Scott West and others in June, says Samstag. He found his lineup by Googling bad movies “and stuff that I could find on Amazon for cheap.”

“There’s a bunch of lists of films that nobody owns, that are public-domain schlocky films that you can use for various screenings without having to worry about fees, and of course for us it’s fair-use public domain anyway because we’re improvising over it as it plays.”

The series debuted in August with “Invasion of the Bee Girls.” The Sept. 23 film is “The Brain That Wouldn’t Die” (1962).

“It’s so funny because we do all these serious screenings, and we have to beg and cajole to get people to come out, then we can take … ‘Invasion of the Bee Girls’ – I’d like to say it’s the worst movie ever made, but there’s so many of them like that – and people just can’t get enough of it.”

Upcoming films include the original “Little Shop of Horrors” (notable as Jack Nicholson’s first film), “Destination Moon” and “The Crawling Eye.” “They’re sort of indiscriminately chosen,” says Samstag. “The Brain That Wouldn’t Die” was “a

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MST3K favorite. That’s actually a coincidence. I’m not trying to just do stuff that’s been on ‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’ because then comedians could go and just watch those episodes and have all the obvious lines.”

Although the Scruffy Science Cinepub 6000 is all about laughs, Samstag says he “wouldn’t call it a familyfriendly event” because alcohol plays a big role.

“Drinks start at 7, and the trashing begins at 8,”

he says. But judging by August’s turnout and the he RSVPs on the Facebook k page a week in advance, e, he’s expecting fans to o create their own family over the months.

“I think it’s going to be a beloved event in no time.”

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blanket to sit on; well-behaved dogs welcome. Info: 2158767 or knoxlib.org/movies.

Union County Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., 1009 Main St., Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, SEPT. 25-26 Friends Mini Used Book Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info: knoxfriends.org.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 26

SEEKING VENDORS Powell Lions Club and the Halls Lions Club are seeking vendors for their Fall Gift and Craft Fair, to be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, Powell Auto Auction, 6729 Pleasant Ridge Road. Info/registration form: E-clubhouse.org/sites/powelltn The Union County Heritage Festival is seeking arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, demonstrators and nonprofit booths for the festival, to be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, Wilson Park in Maynardville. Info/booth pricing: Marilyn Toppins, mtoppins51@comcast.net.

THROUGH FRIDAY, OCT. 2 Submissions accepted for jurying process at Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Norris. Must include completed forms, three samples of work and $25 jury fee. Info/forms: www.appalachianarts.net; 494-9854; 2716 Andersonville Highway in Norris.

THROUGH SUNDAY, OCT. 4 “The Little Mermaid, Jr.,” a musical stage version of the 1989 Walt Disney Studios film, Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Ave. Performances: 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 1 and 5 p.m.

Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $12. Info/reservations: 208-3677 or knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com.

THROUGH THURSDAY, OCT. 22 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.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23 Computer Workshop: Word Basics, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway.

Requires “Introducing the Computer” or equivalent skills. Info/registration: 525-5431.

The Joe Pope Tams Motown/R&B band in concert, 7:30 p.m., Knoxville Moose Lodge, 6903 Ward Road. Tickets: $25. In the lobby prior to the show, canned goods, nonperishable items and cash donations will be accepted for the Blount County Veterans Office Food Pantry. Info/tickets: Bill, 573-2501; John, 688-8103.

Registration deadline for “Vols for Kidneys” golf classic, to be held Monday, Sept. 28, Cherokee Country Club. Sponsored by UT Medical Center. Proceeds will benefit the East Tennessee Kidney Foundation. No onsite registration. Info/registration: 288-7351 or katie@ etkidney.org.

Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, 8 a.m., UT campus. Includes: two-mile walk, vendor booths, door prizes and a special tribute to those who have experienced or are experiencing Alzheimer’s. To start/join a team: alz.org/walk.

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

Beverly Park Place Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 5321 Beverly Park Circle. Features kids station, bounce house, face painting, games, crafts and vendors, live music, and food. Craftspeople/vendors wanting to rent a $20 spot to set up sales: 687-1321, ext. 2053.

Chili Cook-Off, Colwyn Street in Cumberland Gap. Hosted by Claiborne County Chamber of Commerce. Admission free. Includes arts, crafts, antiques booths. Vendor/cook-off entry/sponsorship info: 423-626-4149; chamber@claibornecounty.com; claibornecounty.com.

The Great Smoky Mountains Salamander Ball, 6:30-10 p.m., the Knoxville Zoo, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive. A masquerade ball and fundraiser for Discover Life in America. For adults and kids of all ages.

Come dressed as a favorite Smoky Mountain critter.

Info/registration: Todd Witcher, 430-4757 or todd@dlia. org; dlia.org.

Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Info: feralfelinefriends.org.

“Knoxville Opera Goes to Church: A Celebration of Talent!,” 3:30 p.m., Fifth Avenue Baptist Church, 2500 E. Fifth Ave. A mix of gospel and opera performed by local and guest artists. Free and open to the public.

Sponsored by Home Federal Bank. Info: knoxvilleopera. com/schedule/kochurch.

“Labyrinth: A Jim Henson Musical Fantasy,” 12:30-2:30 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Popcorn and soda will be served. Info: 689-2681.

“Mold making for potters” class, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Instructor: Peter Rose. Registration deadline: Sept. 19. Info/registration: 494-9854; appalachianarts.net.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 24 Discover and Make, 6-7:30 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Featuring a robotics station. Kids (6+), teens and adults welcome.

Registration required. Info/registration: Nicole Barajas, 525-5431 or nbarajas@knoxlib.org.

Karaoke, 6-10 p.m., Bubba Brew’s Sports Pub & Grill, Beach Island Marina. Info: 992-3091.

Movies on Market Square: “Night at the Museum” (PG, 2006); movie begins at dusk. Hosted by the Knox County Public Library. Bring a lawn chair or

Church rummage sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Beulah Baptist Church, 1138 Raccoon Valley Road, Maynardville.

Clothing, furniture, concessions.

Fall bake and rummage sale, 8:30-3 p.m., Mount Hermon UMC, 232 E. Copeland Road. Baked goods, canned goods and “treasures” for sale. Info: 938-7910 or 939-7663.

SATURDAY, OCT. 3 “Cars and Coffee: Cruisin’ with Heart,” 8-11 a.m., Regal Pinnacle Stadium 18 & IMAX, 11240 Parkside Drive. All makes and models welcome; silent auction and door prizes. Free event; donations welcome.

Proceeds go to Variety’s Kids on the Go! Program. Info: Variety of Eastern Tennessee on Facebook.

Craft bazaar, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Cross Roads Presbyterian Church, 4329 Emory Road. Hosted by the Ruth Circle. Crafts, gifts, Christmas shop, sewing shop, Halloween shop, jams/jellies, lunch.

Knitting Workshop, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., the cottage at Marble Springs State Historic Site, 1220 W. Gov. John Sevier Highway. Cost: $20; register by Sept. 30. Info/ registration: 573-5508 or info@marblesprings.net.

Union County Heritage Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., to be held at various locations in Maynardville, including Wilson Park and the Union County Museum. Info/ schedule: unioncountyheritagefestival.com.

MONDAY, OCT. 5 American Legion meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 3875522.

“Benefits to Work” session, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., East Tennessee Technology Access Center, 116 Childress St. No charge, but reservations required. Info/ reservations: Steven Glowicki, 423-433-7616 or 1-888839-5333.

Deadline for veterans in the Halls area to sign up to ride on the truck being sponsored by the Halls Crossroads Women’s League in the Knoxville Veterans Day Parade. The parade will be held Wednesday, Nov. 11.

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Karaoke, 6-10 p.m., Bubba Brew’s Sports Pub & Grill, Beach Island Marina. Info: 992-3091.

Movies on Market Square: “Hotel Transylvania” (PG, 2012); movie begins at dusk. Hosted by the Knox County Public Library. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on; well-behaved dogs welcome. Info: 215-8767 or knoxlib.org/movies.

Union County Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., 1009 Main St., Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.

Binding the Quilt Edge class, 1-4 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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Free drop-in art activities for families, 1-4 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Docent Tours in English, 2 p.m., and in Spanish, 3 p.m. Info: knoxart.org.

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By Carol Shane

mber Davis, currently working to earn her degree in ultrasound technology, admits that “Eight weeks ago I was about ready to quit.”

Earning a second degree later in life can be difficult. The demands of adulthood can certainly get in the way.

Especially if you’ve just lost your house and everything in it.

On Saturday, July 18, at 1:50 p.m., the condo Davis shared with her husband, Jeremy, and their dogs Reese and Lily was one of two West Knoxville homes hit by lightning in a violent storm.

“I was home, working on homework” says Davis. Jeremy had just returned from a 55-mile bike ride and was headed for the shower.

“A thunderstorm suddenly popped up in the area and lightning was striking everywhere.” Just as Jeremy was starting to unplug the electronics, “lightning struck the house and an extremely loud pop erupted in the living room.” Following a trail of smoke and electrical smell, Jeremy discovered flames in the attic. He yelled, “Call 911, the house is on fire!”

“It took five to six minutes to grab purse and dogs and get out,” Davis says. Jeremy went to check on the neighbors and their pets. And then the couple stood and watched as fire and water destroyed their home and “all the stuff.”

Both Davises are medical professionals. Jeremy is database administrator for Vista Radiology, and Amber has been an administrator in patient services. Born in El Paso, Texas, she’s lived in such far-flung places as Jedda, Saudi Arabia; New Hampshire; California, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from California State in San Bernadino; and Long Island, N.Y. In 2006, she moved to Knoxville to “be near family and slow down.” She met Jeremy at work. “He is a good ol’ To page 2

Jeremy and Amber Davis’ shared sense of humor got them through many rough times in the past two months. Of dogs Reese and Lily, Amber says, “These are our children!”

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Davis made it through her “I Southern boy and he is a rock. Just give up” moment. Even with an epically amazing man!” the overwhelming grief and The couple were married endless list of tasks to be in 2010, “barefoot, on the completed for the inbeach, in Antigua.” surance company, she Davis had become was back in class the stalled in her career. following Thursday “I knew that I wanted with a new sense of more. I’ve always had purpose. a fascination with the “It’s easy to take body. I didn’t want to the easy way out, but be a doctor or nurse, but I’ve worked too hard I loved computers. And and I’ve finally figured there was a longing to help out what I want to be people at a deeper level when I grow up – of than what I was doing.” course I’m going to Leaning on each other in the days She became intercontinue; of course after a fire destroyed their home ested in sonography I’m going to study,” was “a testament to our marriage,” and enrolled at South she says. “And that’s says Amber Davis, here with husCollege. Though still the silver lining in band Jeremy and Boston Terrier Lily. unsure about her life’s this disaster – the big path, Davis was enjoypicture of what I was ing her studies. Then trying to do became painfully clear.” came that fateful Saturday.

The couple are temporarily settled in an Immediately after the disaster, the couple clung to each other in shock. “We had apartment with the dogs. Friends and supto guide each other through. It’s a surreal porters are pitching in to help with expensexperience. There were two dimensions: es at www.youcaring.com. hysterical laughing and hysterical crying – Davis is looking forward to finishing nothing in between.” her degree. She’s very proud to be among Jeremy’s parents and sister came to help. the ranks of those who wield the scanner.

And “the Knoxville Fire Department, Ru- “In case you don’t know,” she says with a ral/Metro, Fire Investigation Bureau, Red twinkle in her eye, “we sonographers are Cross and ServPro were amazing in assist- the original ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’!”

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5 simple ways to increase energy efficiency and savings Fall and winter can be tough on your home and your wallet. As temperatures drop, chances are your furnace will be working overtime. This results in two things: greater energy consumption and higher heating bills. In fact, costs associated with heating and cooling a home year-round typically comprise twothirds of the average energy bill.

Try these easy DIY projects to help cut down on energy loss and expenses: 1. Replace worn weather-stripping around doors and windows.

Worn weather-stripping can create drafts and let heated air out, stressing your furnace and compromising your comfort. Replacing it takes little time and is a low-cost, high-impact solution.

2. Top up or replace old insulation in your attic. A poorly insulated attic is a primary source of energy loss.

Also, over time, some types of insulation can settle and compact, allowing heat to escape through gaps. Experts recommend topping up or replacing attic insulation with a dimensionally stable batt insulation like Roxul Com-

fortbatt. Aim for an R-value of at least R-50 or a depth of roughly 16 inches.

3. Insulate basement headers and walls. Uninsulated basement headers are common, especially in older homes.

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They can also be an entry point for water/moisture, as well as for unwelcome insects. Preventative maintenance, such as caulking, can improve energy efficiency and prevent costly repairs.

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Advice for soon-to-be graduates

raduation season, an oft-emotional time of great celebration and reflection, is on the horizon. Though soon-to-be graduates are about to have one set of challenges firmly behind them, other important life decisions and experiences are looming in the not-too-distant future.

Although there’s no magic set of rules for post-graduation, the following advice can help graduates transition from the classroom to the ceremony and then life after school.

■ Attend the graduation ceremony. Graduating students may debate whether or not to attend their graduation ceremonies. Such ceremonies tend to be lengthy, and outdoor affairs can be hot and uncomfortable. However, graduation is a milestone moment that you won’t get to enjoy again. Attending graduation allows you one last academic experience, and even if that may not seem meaningful right now, you might regret skipping the ceremony down the road.

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wisely, but be prepared to buckle down when the time comes to start repaying loans.

■ Join an alumni association. Regardless of the size of your school, chances are strong they have a local alumni association and several chapters across the country. Take advantage of these organizations to connect with fellow alumni, who can be invaluable sources of information and provide connections that may help you find a job in your field.

■ Read and learn new skills. If you have yet to land that first job, use some of your down time to re-

acquaint yourself with reading for pleasure instead of reading as part of an assignment.

You also can use extra time to explore new skills, such as learning certain software or applications that may help you stand out in a competitive job market.

■ Before you decide what you want to do, you may have to figure out what you don’t like. Another way to use free time is to volunteer or apply for internships in fields you may want to work in. These experiences can help you determine your career options and find a career you find both challenging and exciting. But such opportunities can also help you determine when a given line of work isn’t for you. Oftentimes, finding the right career path takes some trial and error. Don’t get too down if an opportunity doesn’t pan out. Instead, keep your head up and take advantage of the next opportunity that comes your way.

Graduation is a time of mixed emotions.

Graduates can not only use graduation season to make lasting memories with friends but also to take the first steps toward the next phase of their lives.

Tips for making school more affordable

ew expenses worry parents as much as the rising cost of education. Whether a child has just entered a preschool program or is about to enroll in college, the cost of that education figures to be considerable.

School expenses vary depending on the school, but parents who enroll their children in private schools can expect to pay several hundred dollars per month for their youngsters’ education. When those kids are ready to head off to college, those expenses will rise considerably.

Although public education is less expensive, it is not without expenditures. Supplies and fees associated with extracurricular programs may stretch parents’ budgets even further. Parents commonly look for ways to mitigate education costs, and the following are a few ways to do just that.

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ing to a survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, the job market for new graduates is improving marginally.

But the Institute for College Access and Success notes that many college graduates will be saddled with around $25,000 in debt upon earning their degrees. Many student loans have a six-month repayment grace period after graduation, so new grads who don’t already have a job lined up may want to use some of that grace period to travel, visit distant relatives or relax and recharge before their first payment comes due. Use the time

Need- and merit-based aid

Education costs can be staggering, but the sticker price is not necessarily what families will have to pay out of pocket.

Many students receive financial aid, which may come in the form of grants, scholarships or low-interest loans. Students who want to be considered for financial aid

will have to apply and provide information about the family’s finances.

Scholarships are typically awarded for academic achievement and are not exclusive to those people with limited financial means. Schools may offer scholarships directly, or students may need to apply through private organizations. Certain groups may sponsor education grants that help students who meet certain criteria finance their educations.

Financial aid may even be available to younger students. Many private high schools and K-12 academies have their own assistance programs, and it never hurts to speak to administrators about payment options and if there are any available programs to make tuition more affordable.

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Work ahead

High school students may be eligible for advanced placement, or AP, courses that count for college credit. That means being able to take college-level classes in high school without having to pay college-level costs. AP courses may be more challenging, but students who qualify for AP courses can save time and money.

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Students transferring into college after military training or directly from the workforce may be able to earn college credits for such experience. The more credits a student earns through such opportunities the less that student has to pay to earn his or her degree.

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Get a job

Many school employees are entitled to discounts or even free tuition for their children. Working for a local high school, college or university can alleviate the concerns parents have about paying for their kids’ educations. And teachers are not the only professions in demand. Schools need ■ Budget in advance administrative staff, IT professionals, reIt’s never too early for parents to begin cruiters and marketing personnel. saving for their children’s educations. Ask friends and family members to contrib- ■ Sibling discounts ute to college funds when giving holiday Schools often offer discounts to parents or birthday gifts instead of providing toys who enroll multiple students in a school at or other material items. Establish tax-dethe same time. Consider having children ferred or tax-free educational savings accounts that will accrue through the years attend together to qualify for these disand make schooling costs more afford- counts. In addition, determine if a parent able. For example, 529 plans in the United or grandparent’s alma mater offers tuition States allow relatives to set aside money discounts to future family members who to help children or grandchildren save for attend the same school. college.

Parents should consult with financial ■ Apply online Some institutions waive application planners to determine the best ways to create educational savings accounts. Financial fees if paperwork is filed online. Costs experts will understand tax loopholes and can quickly add up, and avoiding applicaprograms that make it easier for parents to tion fees is another way to trim education costs. save money for their kids’ educations.

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Creating your household budget

tretching every dollar is a reality for many families. A higher costof-living coupled with financial uncertainty has inspired many families to scale back their spending, a process that’s much easier when families create a household budget.

Creating a household budget is often more complicated for families than it is for individuals.

That’s because families not only tend to have more monthly expenses, but also because families tend to pay more mind to their financial futures than men and women living on their own.

The following are a few tips for individuals hoping to create a household budget for their families.

■ Get a grip on your finances.

Before setting a family budget, heads of the household should first get a firm grasp of their finances. Determine household income, fixed monthly expenses (i.e., mortgage, car payments, etc.), luxury expenses (i.e., cable television service, dining out, etc.), and outstanding consumer debt. Once you get a clear picture of what’s coming in and what’s going out, you can determine where you’re making sound decisions and where you’re not.

■ Set a goal. Once finances have been examined, you can then set a goal. Goals will change as your financial situation changes, but let your existing financial situation influence the goal you initially set. For example, if an examination of your financial situation revealed a considerable amount of consumer debt, then a goal of eradicating that debt is a great place to start, and part of setting the goal is developing a course of action to make it a reality. When trying to free up money to pay down consumer debt, examine the expenses you listed as luxuries and determine which ones you can cut so you can pay down your family’s debts.

Dining out less and cutting back on entertainment expenses are great ways to free up money to pay down debt. If an examination of your finances indicates little or no consumer debt but lots of money being spent frivolously, allocate funds for daily expenditures like a morning cup of coffee or lunch into your budget and do your best to avoid exceeding that amount.

■ Establish a weekly budget.

Many families find it easier to manage their money and stay within their budgets if they live on weekly, as opposed to monthly, budgets. This can

be tricky, as many of your more significant expenses, including mortgage and car payments, are likely collected on a monthly basis. But establishing a weekly budget for your family allows you to monitor your monthly expenses more closely, reducing the likelihood that you’ll get to the end of the month and realize you exceeded your budget. Budget for those weekly expenses that are not fi xed, like grocery bills and gas. Staying within budget for such expenses every week can lead to substantial savings by the end of each month, and it’s far easier to save that money when you’re monitoring those expenses every seven days instead of every 30 days.

■ Consider long-term goals.

Long-term goals should be considered when establishing a family budget.

Even if money is tight, you likely can still find room in your budget to save for your future. The goal of establishing a family budget is to ensure money is being well spent, and contributing to your family’s financial future is money well spent. Allocate funds for retirement account contributions and future educational expenses as well. Even small contributions can add up to a significant amount of money over time.

Examining monthly expenses, including grocery bills, is an important step for families when establishing household budgets.

Immaculate 3BR/2.5BA, whole unit has been totally renovated, quiet, private backyard, new granite countertops in kit, wood floors throughout main living spaces. Mstr BR is on main level. MLS # 915691, $169,900

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Beautiful completely remodeled rancher w/4BR/2.5BA. Fully renovated open kit w/island, custom cabinets, granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Mostly refinished hdwd & ceramic tile throughout. Lg DR, breakfast nook & den, additional living space w/sep entrance, LR & full size eat-in kit. Perfect home for multiple generations. Endless upgrades include tankless hot water heater, new roof, 6' privacy fence, Jacuzzi tub & high-efficiency Trane heat pump (includes 10 yr warranty 2011), which are all under 5 yrs old, lg backyard. MLS # 933635, $180,000

Beautiful all brick 3BR/2BA home w/open floor plan.

Mstr BR on main. Hdwd floors thru common areas.

Vaulted & tray ceilings, flat fenced-in backyard w/ sizable rear deck. Gas FP & bonus rm above gar. Enjoy easy access to shopping, restaurants & even the Great Smoky Mountains. Seller says all reasonable offers will be considered. MLS # 933147, $180,000

Hdwd & tile flooring run through this beautiful 3BR/2BA home. Major expenses are 3 yrs old: HVAC, roof & flooring! Lg kit opens into LR w/modern fixtures throughout this updated home. You can move right in! The flat yard & gar area a rarity in this area.

Convenient to downtown, restaurants & parks. MLS # 932190, $119,900

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SOLD

Fully restored, historic home on beautiful Gibbs Drive offered by Reagan Design & Construction. New/updated plumbing, electrical & HVAC. Refinished hdwds, new tile in BAs & laundry/mud rm, white shaker cabinets in lg kit, office & mstr on main. Bsmt waterproofed, wired & duct ready to be finished. Lg lot w/ mature trees. One of the few Fountain City streets w/ sidewalks. MLS # 922725, $325,000

Beautifully restored Fountain City cottage. Historic, 3BR/1BA, 1,500 SF, built in 1933. New 35 yr roof in 2012, gutters in 2012 w/ professionally installed gutter guard. Complete kit remodel in 2013 w/new cabinets, solid surface countertops, new sink, dishwasher and microwave. Freshly remodeled BA in 2015 w/new tile, bathtub, fixtures, & beadboard ceiling. Original marble in BA refinished. New 900 SF flagstone patio professionally installed in 2014. All updated plumbing w/ PVC. New HVAC unit (gas heat) 2015. Original hdwds, wood blinds, & crown molding throughout. Original brick archway entrance. New PVC Sewer line. Original wood windows completely restored. New water heater in 2014. Wood burning FP w/restored chimney. MLS # 938570, $169,900

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