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Powell student tapped for UT research team

Powell High School student Brandon Wilbanks will join a UT team to present research results to the International Genetically Engineered Machine competiWilbanks tion (iGEM).

Dr. Cong Trinh, associate professor of chemical engineering, advises the team. The conference is in Pittsburg next month. Wilbanks is part of UT’s Pre-Collegiate Research Scholars Program. iGEM bills itself as the world’s premier undergraduate synthetic biology competition.

Student teams are each given a kit of biological parts at the beginning of the summer. Teams use these parts along with new parts of their own design to build biological systems, and then operate them within living cells.

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Coffee Break

Everyone in Powell knows Greta Stooksbury, the face of Powell High School. An administrative secretary, Greta started working at PHS in 1988.

Stooksbury She has lived in Powell since 1979.

Greta and husband Wayne are both graduates of Powell High School, and their sons, Scott and Mark, are also Powell High graduates. Their grandchildren are Jonah, Clay, Dylan and Katelyn.

Pour yourself a hot cup of Joe and visit with Greta Stooksbury.

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Index Coffee Break A2 Jake Mabe A3 Government/Politics A4 Marvin West/Lynn Hutton A5 Jake Mabe’s feature A6 Faith A7 Kids A8 Business A12 Calendar A13

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VOL. 51 NO. 39 NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ

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Burchett: ‘Bank the surplus’ GOP members support Rural/Metro

By Sandra Clark Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett, speaking in Powell last Thursday, said commissioners should not rush to spend the surplus from the last fiscal year. Knox County ended the year with some $24 million in tax collections over budgeted expenditures. Of that, $14 million went to Knox County Schools based on the formula for dividing sales taxes.

The school board chose to spend its money for one-time projects including construction at Shannondale Elementary ($4 million), Pond Gap ($7 million) and Farragut High ($1.7 million).

But county commissioners, in their workshop last Monday, discussed a myriad of ideas for spending some $3 million – including raises for county employees (Mike Brown), restoration of the commissioners’ discretionary fund

(Sam McKenzie), a half million dollars for senior transportation projects (Amy Broyles) and a new senior center in Karns (Brad Anders).

Each item is a recurring cost.

Burchett, at the Powell Republican Club at Shoney’s, said, “We will not grow government,” on his watch. He advocated putting all of the surplus into the county’s rainy day fund.

Responding to questions, he said the county misjudged the revenue in three ways: fewer claims on health insurance (the county is self-insured); the sheriff’s office was able to pay for its fuel (rather than requesting a supplemental appropriation); and the Hall Income Tax (which generated $2.8 million rather than the expected $1.5 million).

Burchett said it’s better to miss revenue projections by being low rather than high. He said he will not support an employee wage increase because “this is one-time money.”

Asked about construction at Powell schools, Burchett said, “we’re getting around to it.”

He said the school system accounts for 62 percent of the county’s budget over which he has no control.

In other business, former club president Lillian Williams strongly endorsed Rural/Metro for renewal of its ambulance contract, calling the company “great corporate citizens.” Burchett said the bid is out and he can’t comment.

Burchett said “good things are going on in Knox County.”

He claimed credit for “defeating an effort to raise your taxes,” and said his administration would continue to provide efficient services.

He bragged on his efforts to build a new Carter Elementary School “and paying cash for it.”

Knox County has the third lowest unemployment in the state at 6.7 percent, he said. Road projects are underway at Outlets Drive in Farragut, Andersonville Pike at Emory Road in Halls and Dutchtown Road in the Cedar Bluff area.

He’s been able to pave 27 miles of road each of two years, compared with only 7 miles of roads paved three years ago.

“And we’re paying down our debt.” Burchett’s goal is to reduce debt by $20 million per year for five years.

Burchett likes individual initatives such as his “cash mobs” which included Powell business Thress Nursery and his “lunch with the mayor” at independent restaurants.

Corn maze honors Knox home

By Sandra Clark Each year the corn maze at Oakes Farm in Corryton honors a local charity or nonprofit organization, and this year is no exception.

The Restoration House of East Tennessee, operated by Daniel and Mandy Watson, benefited from the television show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” and the folks at Oakes are saying, “Thanks!”

This year’s corn maze includes The Restoration House’s logo and a silhouette of the home.

“We are thrilled to be included in the 2012 Oakes Farm corn maze,” said Daniel Watson, executive director of The Restoration House. “We certainly join the Oakes family in thanking Extreme Makeover: Home Edition for the incredible work they have done throughout the years.

“As their program often states, they change the lives of many people

The Restoration House of East Tennessee is honored at the 2012 corn maze at Oakes Farm, now open for the season.

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and they certainly did that for us.

“The ‘door knock’ that changed our lives has impacted not only our immediate family, but also the families journeying through our program who live in the two cottages there. We are

New businesses to Norris Freeway

By Jake Mabe Several new businesses and a few old favorites are coming to a 50,000 square-foot retail store in North Fork Station shopping center off Norris Freeway, which includes Walmart.

In addition to Burke’s Outlet, which we told you about on Aug. 27, Rue21, Hibbett Sports, U.S. Cellular, Sports Clips and El Metate Mexican restaurant (from the same group that runs El Camino restaurants) are coming to the

shopping center, Pepper Bobo, an affiliate broker with Holrob Commercial Real Estate, confirmed Friday.

“Several of these are brand new to the Halls area,” she said.

Building permits have also been issued to Sally Beauty Supply, Cato Fashions, Shoe Show and Game Stop.

Bobo says construction is nearly done and most outlets plan to open around Thanksgiving in time for the Christmas shopping season.

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forever thankful for Extreme Makeover’s generosity and for the Oakes family for putting a fun spotlight on the show’s immense work.”

The maze opened for the season last weekend, and Sunday,

Irwin says kids need life plan The man who played pro football for 13 years says being judge of the Juvenile Court is “the best job I ever had.”

Judge Tim Irwin said Knox County has great teachers and great schools. “If you can get your kids to school, we can teach them.” But on Tuesday, Irwin was at Central High School, along with District Attorney Randy Nichols, talking with “649 families with truant kids” – those Tim Irwin

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Irwin said he wants to understand why kids do not go to school. “If kids have a diploma, a driver’s license and a life plan, then they have a chance.”

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A-2 • SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 • POWELL SHOPPER-NEWS

Coffee Break with

Greta Stooksbury

Everyone in Powell knows Greta Stooksbury, the face of Powell High School. An administrative secretary, Greta started working at PHS in 1988. She has lived in Powell since 1979.

Greta and husband Wayne are both graduates of Powell High School, and their sons, Scott and Mark, are also Powell High graduates. Their grandchildren are Jonah, Clay, Dylan and Katelyn.

What is your favorite quote from TV or a movie?

Anything from “The Big Bang Theory.”

What are you guilty of?

I am a chocoholic.

What is your favorite material possession?

Pictures of my family (especially grandchildren)

What are you reading currently?

Just finished “Out of My Mind” by Sharon M. Draper

What was your most embarrassing moment?

Chaperoned a PHS Singer trip and roomed with the mother of one of the students. Ran into her six months later and could not remember where I had met her. Was my face red!

What are the top three things on your bucket list?

Retire, travel, travel, travel, travel …

What is one word others often use to describe you and why?

“Hurricane” because if I am doing something I work quickly until I get it done.

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

Always wanting to be right.

My faith and my family.

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

“Mickey Mouse Club”

My father who passed away 29 years ago and my “Lunch Bunch” at PHS.

What irritates you?

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

What’s one place in Powell everyone should visit?

My husband because he truly is my best friend.

I still can’t quite get the hang of …

All the new technology

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

Lack of respect in our society today.

The Greenway – it is such a community feeling.

What is your greatest fear?

Not living up to expectations.

If you could do one impulsive thing, what would it be?

Buy a new SUV. – S. Clark

A 16x20 canvas picture of my four grandchildren.

What is the best advice your mother ever gave you?

Don’t put things off, one day it may be too late.

What is your social media of choice?

I would really rather talk personally.

What is the worst job you have ever had?

What is your passion?

What was your favorite Saturday morning cartoon and why?

Have a friend or neighbor you think we should get to know? Nominate them for Coffee Break by emailing Jake Mabe at JakeMabe1@aol.com or calling 922-4136. Please provide contact info if you can.

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Field Day at the Emory Valley Farms and was used to help local farmers learn more about grazing, soil science and effects “I also hope that maybe at a coat drive, but then on farm cattle. Photo by Ruth White we found out about the some of the other laundroCoats for the Cold pro- mats can help.”

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By Jacki Kirk What is one of the best kept secrets about Powell High School?

Powell High School has had an Alumni Association since 1918. The group has been meeting annually since then (with the exception of a year or so during WWII ) to celebrate the good times, the Golden Grads and each other’s company.

For many years, the Alumni Association met at the “elegant” S&W Cafeteria on Gay Street in Knoxville, with men and women dressed up for an evening out.

The scholarships have been named for Powell High School teachers and community leaders – and one alumnus has funded an Engineering Scholarship for many years. Since 1964, more than $87,000

in scholarships have been given to assist students in furthering their education at four-year institutions and community colleges.

With college costs continuing to soar, scholarships open the door to many young people who might not have the opportunity to further their education.

To give back … is the thing to do!

The Powell High Alumni Association has changed slightly over the last several years. We now hold the annual dinner at The Jubilee Banquet Facility on Callahan Road. The owner, Sharon Morton, is a Powell High School grad, as are several of her staff.

The dress code has relaxed – but the goal is still the same: to come together to celebrate our friendships, to honor our grads and to

Powell native, Shopper-News columnist and former Knoxville News Sentinel sports editor and managing editor Marvin West greets Doug Johnson at the Halls B&P meeting at Beaver Brook Country Club last Tuesday. West was this month’s speaker. Photo by S. Carey

have a good time. We always meet the first Saturday in April and invite all graduates and guests to enjoy the evening with good food and entertainment.

The Alumni Association maintains P.O. Box 111, Powell, TN 37849 to accept donations and communication from our grads and interested parties.

We invite you to participate in our meetings and plans to continue this vibrant association for this and future generations.

Contact Jacquelyn865@ gmail.com with questions and ideas for the future.

In future articles, we’d like to mention some of our scholarship winners by name and give a brief update on what each is doing now. Send info to the above email address.

Jacki Davis Kirk is a member of the Powell High School Class of 1963.

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government Burchett is right Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett may not win today (although he usually does), but he is right about the budget surplus. Let’s keep the $3 million or so in the county’s till to help balance future budgets.

County Commission meets at 2 p.m. today (Sept.

24) and spending those excess funds will headline the Tim Burchett discussion.

Here are my predictions: Mike Brown’s idea to give raises is a non-starter. No way it passes.

Sam McKenzie’s proposal to spend $55,000 so each commissioner has $5,000 to dole out to nonprofits may pass, but it’s a terrible idea. Burchett has eliminated most county grants and now requires agencies to sign contracts for services.

The agency completes the service, sends an invoice, and is paid. It’s a much better way to manage county money. McKenzie’s “slush fund” is a step backwards.

Brad Anders is sincere about wanting a senior center in his district (Karns and Hardin Valley), but this is not a one-time expense. Anders anticipates “$80,000 to $90,000” for annual operations. The county would be better served by consolidated libraries/senior centers. And the Karns/Hardin Valley area could be covered by an expanded center, perhaps built in conjunction with the town of Farragut.

Rogero leverages business support Knoxville businesses are helping spruce up downtown.

Wolf Tree Inc. has adopted the trees on Market Square and is trimming the sawtooth oaks.

Rogero L&M Ornamental Iron Company fabricated low iron fences to protect trees on the paved portion of Market Square.

Landscape architects Carol R. Johnson Associates assisted with the renovation of Market Square’s planters, and Flowerwood Nursery’s Tom Smith donated more than $1,200 in roses and liriope. Rainbird Irrigation provided components and helped install a new drip irrigation system for the planters.

A-4 • SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 • POWELL SHOPPER-NEWS

Virtual Academy is needed, says sponsor Despite criticism, Brooks remains sold on virtual education

By Betty Bean

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Amy Broyles will again grab the lion’s share of debate time with her proposal to provide $500,000 to the Community Action Committee (CAC) toward transportation for seniors.

Broyles and Barbara Monty, director of transportation for CAC, made a poor presentation at last week’s commission workshop. The discussion started when Burchett sliced from the budget a $25,000 grant to KAT to enable seniors to ride free. Broyles fought unsuccessfully to have the cut restored.

Now that a surplus has been “discovered,” she’s back. But instead of $25,000, she’s asking for $500,000 with $100,000 going to KAT for targeted seniors and the balance to CAC. Monty said, “Having to turn away 20 people a day is tough,” but 20 people a day is not much bang for 400,000 bucks.

Brown asked how many of the seniors served live outside the city limits, and Monty estimated 65 percent. This is a specious argument, as 100 percent of them live in the county and pay county taxes.

Anders argued against Broyles’ proposal, and then asked for $300,000 to design and plan his senior center.

Broyles said, “I’m going to support this, but wouldn’t it be wonderful if (the seniors) had transportation to get there?”

Dr. Richard Briggs interrupted a couple of times to ask, “Is anyone keeping a running total of how much we’ve spent here today?”

GOSSIP AND LIES ■ Tim Burchett shrugged and said, “You may have heard that I’m getting a divorce.”

Folks at the Powell Republican Club laughed nervously.

“I’m living in my sister’s basement,” said the mayor, “but it’s one of the finer basements in the county.”

■ By now, the Republicans were laughing with Burchett rather than at him. Buddy Burkhardt said his divorce “cured me” of marriage.

■ Herman Meredith is sharp.

When Burchett said the county’s debt is $1 billion, Meredith asked what it is without interest. “$620 million,” said Burchett. “I was thinking $630 million,” said Meredith, a barber.

The Tennessee Virtual Academy’s first year test scores are in, and they’re not good. The cyberschool run by Union County landed in the bottom 11 percent statewide, and suddenly it’s not just Democrats criticizing TNVA. Even Tennessee’s commissioner of education Kevin Huffman is publicly deploring the school’s performance.

State Rep. Harry Brooks says he isn’t taking it personally.

Brooks, who serves on the House Education Committee, was the prime sponsor of the bill that created the online school. He says he worked on the concept for 10 years, at first teaming up with Rep. David Hawk

of Greeneville, whose bill Brooks used as the framework for the Virtual Public Schools Act, which passed in Harry Brooks May 2011 and authorized the online school. The controversial bill was approved by the Republican-dominated House on a party line vote and was signed into law so late in the summer that Union County officials had to scramble to hire teachers for the 2011-12 school year.

The reason he isn’t upset by the criticism, Brooks says, is because he was involved with neither the selection of Union County to administer the cyberschool, nor of K13 Inc. to provide the curriculum or pay TNVA’s teachers. For that, K12 collected more than $5 million Tennessee tax dollars

and paid Union County a 4 percent fee last school year.

Brooks says he is not sure how either of the selections was made.

“What I have been doing, I’ve been doing for 10 years.

I didn’t say, ‘Boom! I got this vision.’ I spent a lot of time reading, went to a lot of conferences, did a lot of research, collected a lot of documents,” Brooks said. “I talked with folks in Chattanooga and upper East Tennessee about what they were doing.”

An important step in his research was meeting and picking the brain of Putnam County Schools director Kathleen Airhart, now deputy commissioner of education for Tennessee. Airhart, who was last year’s Tennessee Superintendent of the Year, started a virtual education program in Putnam County in 2006 for students who had fallen behind and needed to pick up credits to graduate.

“What was missing was

to bring together these concepts where a system could do a school. Dr. Airhart’s vision was to do a cooperative with a number of (school districts) on the (Cumberland) Plateau,” Brooks said. “The piece that was missing was to create a school ‘building.’

In some regions it had to be brick and mortar. In others, it’s totally virtual. We worked it out and combined elements and put together all of those pieces, worked with (local schools), and arrived at the conclusion that it would be managed by a school district.”

One thing Brooks says he is sure of is the concept of online education, particularly for certain student populations – like juveniles in state custody and medically or psychologically fragile children – and he says if TNVA doesn’t perform academically, the state will step in and take it over, just like any other school.

New loves for Tipper and Al If you are wondering what has happened to former Vice President Al Gore and his wife, Tipper, you need only go to www. nytimes.com and pull up an extensive article from Aug. 26 by Patrick Healy. Just type Al Gore into the search section.

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It’s interesting that the Tennessee media have not picked up on this lengthy article.

The high points are that the Gores are not actually divorced, even though it was announced more than two years ago, but are very much separated. Tipper has moved to an Italian style villa in Montecito, Calif., overlooking the Pacific near Santa Barbara. She and the former vice president bought the house a year before they announced their separation.

According to the article, each is seriously seeing other persons.

Tipper is dating Bill Allen, 71, former editor of National Geographic and an avid photographer, as she is. She is selling her photography at select outlets.

Al is dating Elizabeth Keadle, who lives near San Diego and is a major Democratic donor. She has been married twice before and is in her 50s. She also joins him in Nashville periodi-

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cally. Recently, they hosted a welcome to Nashville reception for noted author Jon Meacham, biographer of Andrew Jackson, who has a new biography on Thomas Jefferson coming out in November. He now lives in Nashville.

Gore spends much of his time traveling the world for his businesses and environmental issues but home is in the affluent Belle Meade section of Nashville or a three bedroom, 2,800 square foot apartment at the St. Regis in New York City. Three of their four children currently reside in New York, too.

The article indicates Gore’s finances have improved considerably since he left the vice presidency as his current net worth exceeds $100 million. That could be one of the reasons that the divorce has not actually occurred as division of the finances may not have been resolved. It’s not an easy task when there is $100 million involved. The attorneys will be happy, however.

None of the Gores agreed to be interviewed for this article.

■ Former Nashville Mayor Bill Purcell will speak at 7 p.m. tonight (Sept. 24) at the Baker Center and the public is invited. Purcell is considered an effective and articulate advocative for urban issues. He now practices law in Nashville. He was House Majority Leader when the Democrats controlled the state House. You will be glad you attended if you do.

Aung San Suu Kyi with Victor Ashe. The Burmese leader was in Washington last week to receive a Congressional Gold Medal.

This shot was made at the headquarters of Radio Free Asia.

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■ If you are the least bit worried about TVA CEO Tom Kilgore’s retirement package, you can stop your worry now. When asked, TVA directed me to page 174 of TVA’s annual 10-K form. It can be found at http://investor.shareholder. com/tva/secfiling.cfm? filingID=1376986-11-74 on your computer.

■ The total value of Kilgore’s retirement package is just under $7 million at $6,994,369. Of that, $3,329,935 will be paid to him over five years divided into annual installments, and $3,664,434 is deferred compensation.

Kilgore has had a troubled tenure with the Roane County ash spill, over-runs on nuclear power expansions and tree removal policies which angered many residents. TVA is working hard to replace him before the end of 2012 when its current quorum on the

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Other TVA executives listed on the form include John Thomas, William McCollum (who has retired), Kimberly Greene and Preston Swafford. McCollum cashed in for $3,807,203.

Swafford can currently expect $1,837,956 when he retires but it will increase the longer he continues his current day job.

Valley ratepayers are entitled to know how their dollars are being spent.

■ This week I depart for Georgia. Tbilisi, not Atlanta, is where I am headed as an election observer of the parliamentary elections on Oct. 1. Georgia was a Republic within the former Soviet Union but is considered pro-Western today.

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Snarky rivalry with Bulldogs

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ennessee approaches another chance to do something significant.

Georgia is thought to be a superior team. That creates the possibility for an earth-shaking upset.

Well, a mid-sized Southern shake.

Playing at Georgia is almost always a worthy challenge. This is an OK rivalry, a relatively recent development, more snarky and snappish than bitter. Fortunately, t h e r e are landmarks.

C on sider 19 68: After not playing for 34 years, the neighbors were to open at UT. Georgia was late learning about Tartan Turf and put up a gosh-awful fuss.

The Bulldogs finally hushed and were up eight but became victims in a magnificent 17-17 tie.

On the final play, Bubba Wyche heaved a touchdown pass to Gary Kreis.

For an encore, Bubba threw a postgame twopoint conversion to Ken DeLong. Georgia couldn’t believe it.

After days of film study, the Bulldogs decided there was no Kreis catch, that the ball touched plastic. Forty-four years later, Gary still smiles.

1969: Grudge game in Athens, big build-up and a radio guy made it worse by often interrupting programming to scream “Go you hairy dogs!�

It rained. Georgia got an early field goal off a fumble but the pendulum swung. In a five-minute burst, the Vols got a touchdown, an interception and another touchdown. Curt Watson chewed up the grass between the famous hedges and gained 197 yards.

1973: Bill Battle faced a dilemma. Tennessee, leading by three with two minutes remaining, faced fourth and two at the UT 28. The Vols were fresh out of defense. Battle believed, if his team punted, the Bulldogs would surely win. The coach called for a fake punt. It became a disaster. Georgia won.

1980: The legend of Herschel Walker was born at Neyland Stadium. The freshman was entirely too young and inexperienced to play in the first quarter of the opening game. He matured rapidly and soon ran smack over Bill Bates on a 16-yard TD run.

Career Night at Coldwell Banker Coldwell Banker Wallace & Wallace Realtors will host Career Night information sessions for those interested in real estate careers 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27. Four Knox County locations will host these events, including Bearden Hill, 140 Major Reynolds Place; Farragut, 10815 Kingston Pike; North, 3009 Tazewell Pike; and West Town, 124 N. Winston Road. Info: Mike Pappas, 693-1111 or mpappas@cbww.com.

CROSS CURRENTS | Lynn Hutton 1992: Georgia was leading by four in the fourth quarter. Interim coach Phillip Fulmer recognized a crisis when he saw one, fourth down, 14 to go.

Young quarterback Heath Shuler was confident he could make it. He patted Fulmer on the fanny and said leave it to me. An older receiver asked if Heath was sure about the play he had called. Shuler said it absolutely would be open.

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It was, to Ronald Davis for 16, first down, then a touchdown, great victory.

Consider the 1990s: Tennessee won nine in a row, including Saturdays when James Stewart ripped off 211 yards and four touchdowns and Tee Martin ran for three scores and Leonard Scott returned a kickoff 100.

Peyton Manning made a career of the Bulldogs: 88 of 119 for 1,063 yards and eight touchdowns.

Jim Donnan’s best team, 1997, yielded 628

yards, including a late TD pass. Instead of the customary postgame handshake, the upset Georgia coach showered Fulmer with profanity for running up the score.

2001: David Greene sparked a Bulldog comeback and hit a winner.

Georgia announcer Larry Munson delivered an obnoxious summation: “We just stepped on their face with a hobnail boot and broke t h e i r nose.�

2006: E r i k Ainge rallied the Vols from a 24-7 deficit against supposedly the best defense in the country. Tennessee scored 51, only the second such disaster ever in Athens.

2008: Tennessee netted 1 yard rushing and Georgia fans sang “Rocky Top, you’re 0 and 3 in the SEC.�

Tennessee warms the rivalry by recruiting vigorously in Georgia. Both sides are waiting to see how Vince and Barbara’s boy does as Tennessee coach.

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Why, O Lord, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? In arrogance the wicked persecute the poor. ‌ (Psalm 10: 1-2a NRSV) We had no choice; the guns were behind us, then they bring us to this sad place. Here there is not enough food. I am hungry now, as I am sitting here.

Everybody has died. My man has gone and died, as have my daughters. They took my land away. The Lord has also gone, yes, I suppose he has also gone.

(Maria Zotwana, quoted in Relocations: The Churches’ Report on Forced Removals, South African Council of Churches and the Southern African Bishops’ Conference, Johannesburg, 1984)

I

had dinner with my daughter Jordan in Atlanta last week, at a restaurant called Ten Degrees South. The cuisine is South African, which is a delightful fusion of Dutch, French, Portuguese, German and Malaysian cuisines, with Mediterranean influences.

South African food is a sign of its country’s history: the southern tip of Africa was the corner that the European explorers sailed around to get to Asia, a true crossroads of cultures. Supposedly, the restaurant is so-named because of the latitude of South Africa, but if that is the case, they are off by about 20 degrees (according to my globe).

The food was delightful, unexpected, spicy, exotic.

The conversation was in-

tense, real and honest (ah, the joys of having daughters who are real grown-ups!), and we lingered, talking over things that are too deep for phone conversations.

The experience set me thinking about my love for South Africa, a place I may never see, and which Jordan is absolutely set on seeing. My friend Peter Storey, who was Bishop of the Methodist Church in South Africa during the dark days of apartheid and a prophet (one who tells God’s own truth) in his own right, speaks passionately about the beauty of his homeland and its people.

So when I came home from Atlanta, I reread “Cry, the Beloved Country,� Alan Paton’s signature book about a family torn

apart in South Africa, and then started in on John De Gruchy’s “Cry Justice!,� a collection of prayers and meditations drawn from the pain of a people, interspersed with scripture readings from the Psalms and the Prophets.

At the same time all of this is churning in my mind and soul, I am rehearsing with the Knoxville Choral Society a work the Society commissioned Knoxville composer John Purifoy to write, commemorating the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War, another struggle spawned by color, class and injustice.

The powerful, poignant work will be performed in November, near Veterans Day, and I’m telling you now: bring a handkerchief.

Election Day draws near.

Our own 21st century America has some big choices to make. Because the right to determine our own future was given to the American people by the blessing of God, and by men and women who sacrificed to make it possible, and who died to keep it, you should be informed, be involved and be prepared to exercise your right to vote your conscience.

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Falling in love with Kennebunkport I took one look at Kennebunkport, Maine, and fell in love.

No, I won’t be moving there anytime soon. It’s not a cheap place to live. But it is a nice place to visit.

The weather was perfect in early September, 75 during the day, 55 or 60 at night. Lobster is relatively cheap right now. You could buy a pound of steamed lobster for $4.99 in the grocery store or buy one for about $15 in the restaurants.

Kennebunkport has been a popular summer tourist resort for more than a century, but I had never heard of it until the village made news during George H.W. Bush’s presidency. Bush 41’s maternal grandfather, George Herbert Walker, built a house on what is now called Walkers Point (it used to be known as Point Vesuvius). George H.W. and Barbara Bush have spent their summers here for years and now reside at Walkers Point year-round.

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Walkers Point, the Bush family’s longtime summer home. President George H.W. and Barbara Bush now live in Kennebunkport year-round.

Lobster is cheap in the state of Maine right now. A steamed lobster could be bought for $4.99/pound at the grocery store and was going for $15.99 in the restaurants. Photos by Jennifer Mabe During his presidency, the elder Bush hosted several world leaders at the residence, including Margaret Thatcher and Mikhail Gorbachev. His son George W. Bush hosted Vladimir Putin and Nicolas Sarkozy there while he was president.

The locals have nothing but good things to say about Bush 41 and Barbara Bush. The couple like to eat at Mabel’s Lobster Claw and Barbara Bush often does her own errands.

Bush 41 does not get out much anymore due to complications from a fall; he now uses a wheelchair.

We stayed at the Rhumb Line Resort in Kennebunkport, quite affordable after Labor Day. It is conveniently located within a mile or so of town.

The concierge recommended we visit Cape Porpoise, a working fishing harbor that also boasts one of the most beauti-

ful beaches in Maine. It is one of the few sandy beaches in the state but the water only warms to about 67 degrees even in summertime.

One of Maine’s slogans is “The Way Life Should Be.” Eating lobster and enjoying the remains of the day while the wind blew in from the harbor, it was difficult not to agree. It was also hard to leave.

My only complaint is that several things we wanted to do (lobster boat tour, whale watching) were only available a couple of days a week after Labor Day. Still, it was worth it to skip the crowds and enjoy not only a cheaper rate at the hotel, but also room to breathe.

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Muscle Car Ministries held a car show at Lance Cunningham Ford, where trophies, gifts, food, refreshments and Bibles were given away. Photos by Greg Benson

Robin Beebe asks the children their names then says the names back to them. Her accent brought a round of giggles. The child on the left is carrying a popular edible root called cassava on her head. Photos submitted

Gone to Ghana

By Cindy Taylor In 2011 a Knoxville couple adopted a child from Ghana.

In 2012 they felt God’s call to go back. Not just for a brief visit, but to spend at least two years of their lives.

Reid and Robin Beebe sold most of what they owned to raise money for their new life as missionaries in Ghana, a nation in West Africa. In June they took their four birth sons and their adopted Ghanaian son across the ocean to start that life in Mataheko, which is on the corner of Afienya and Tema. While that may look simple enough in print, the reality has been anything but easy. Much of it, however, has been heartbreaking.

“God began leading us to Ghana in 1998 when Reid came on a mission trip,” said Robin. “We returned in 2005 and 2010. During the trip in 2010 our hearts were enlightened to the plight of the orphans. God continued to move on our hearts and lead our family to come here to serve.”

The family set out with a plan to, at the very least, bring sanitation education, medication and food to families who would receive their help, and hopes that they could share the gospel of forgiveness and redemption through Christ with those they encountered.

What they found was starvation, a dire shortage of clean water, large families living in a single room, idol worship and fear. The following is one of many stories (a portion told in Robin’s words) of how God is using their presence to not only bless the people of Ghana, but also the seven members of the Beebe family as well – parents Reid and Robin, and sons Mason, 15; Franklin, 14; Weston, 12; Braden, 8; and 4-year-old adopted son Godwin.

Every month, Feeding the Orphans provides food for two families in Chorkor, a salt mine community 30 miles from our house. One of our jobs is to deliver food and check on the families.

To travel to one house we walked down a long path encompassed by water. A group of children passed us.

The oldest girl looked about 13 and had a baby tied to her back. There were six more children with her. Down the

The Beebe family: Franklin, 14; Braden, 8; Reid; Robin; Mason, 15; Godwin, 4; and Weston, 12. road we met three crying children with no adult near them. God quickened my heart, and said, “Stop. Check on these children.”

The children are scared and in filthy, torn clothes that don’t fit. Three tear-stained faces look at us with fearful eyes; afraid of us because white people are not common here. They are with the first group we passed. In communicating with the oldest we learn there is no food at their house. The older children are expected to go without so the smallest ones can eat. All live with their grandmother.

In my heart, I cry, “Oh, God, what do you want us to do?” “Care for them,” He answers. We ask the children to wait for us while we finish our food delivery. When we return the children take us to their house to meet their grandmother.

The inside of the dark, cold hovel is no more than 12 feet by 12 feet and 12 people live in the room. My heart grieves as I take it all in – a foam mattress on the bare floor, a few belongings in one corner, and one metal bowl and spoon.

There are no more clothes.

There is no food. They are struggling simply to survive.

I prayed, “Lord, what do we do? We don’t have money to buy a lot of food.” “Feed them,” He answers.

The Beebe family is completely funded by support from people here in the states.

They have no means to earn additional money in Ghana.

Even so, Robin and her family made the walk back to town and purchased a month’s supply of groceries, then carried the cases back to the very grateful family who had never seen so much food.

“There was so much need all around me it hurt,” said Robin. “I expressed to God

Villagers carry containers for miles to draw enough water for each day. that the need was so vast we couldn’t possibly meet it all.

As soon as I prayed, He answered, “I don’t expect you to meet it all. You are to respond to the needs I place in front of you. That’s all.”

Within a few days Robin’s parents called to say a Sunday school class at Inskip Baptist Church was sending a donation. The amount was almost the full price the Beebe’s spent for the groceries. The class is made up of grandmothers. Their money gave a grandmother in Ghana enough food to feed her children for one month.

“God is not overwhelmed. God is not deaf to the cries of the hungry. God is not blind to His children,” said Robin. “On this day He invited us to participate in something He orchestrated and directed. What an honor. I pray I’m always aware of His voice and walking out a life of faith, not worry.”

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

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this year to “Muscle Car Ministries.”

“We had close friends who drove Camaros and didn’t want to leave them out. So we changed our name,” Estes said. “Brand loyalty is a big thing.”

Many of their Mustangs were in the July Karns parade behind the Corvettes.

They also participated in the car show at the Karns fair where they distributed free Bibles.

Estes is an ordained minister, licensed with the Southern Baptist Convention. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering at East Tennessee State University and his master’s degree in ministry at Covington Theology Seminary in Rossville, Ga. David Lopata is a partner in the ministry. “We needed to find a way to share Christ through our cars,” Estes said. “That is how we started out.”

The next local car show they are planning is at Ray Varner Ford in Clinton on Oct. 20. They also enJamie Estes is known as “Pastor J” of Muscle Car Ministries. joy going to Bristol Motor He drives a 2007 Stage 3 Roush Mustang. Photo by T. Edwards of Speedway.

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“If it wasn’t for Jamie, this event wouldn’t have been nearly the level it was. He spends countless hours networking with people, bringing them to these events. We really want to thank him, because he really cares,” said Lance Cunningham.

The dealership moved their cars to make room for 87 cars brought to participate in the show. “The weather was perfect, and we were excited about it,” Cunningham said.

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Back to their old ways

Powell High quarterback Hagen Owenby rushed for 90 yards against Karns in Thursday night action.

Owenby and his team rolled over Karns, 21-7.

After a bump in the road, the Powell football Panthers look like they’re back on the right path after showing they can finish out an important game.

The Panthers were victorious over the Anderson County Mavericks once again, this time by a score of 48-43. Powell has won three straight against the Mavericks.

The third one didn’t come easy, though. Powell jumped out to a 20-6 lead but quickly saw that disappear before halftime as AC surged ahead 23-20.

With six lead changes as the game went on, it was a shootout.

The third quarter saw Powell make some impressive 98- and 54-yard drives, along with a 78yard kickoff return by junior Tyshawn Gardin. It looked as though Montario Washington had sealed the deal with 10-yard run to put his Panthers up by 12, 48-36.

But Anderson County wasn’t done. The Mavs squeezed out another touchdown to make the score 48-43 and, after getting the ball back with 1:09 left, they were stopped by Powell’s defense after a sack by Darel Middleton.

It was a breakout game for Powell’s Hagen Owenby, as he threw for 217 yards on just 7 completions and rushed for 156 yards.

Of the 953 yards gained by both teams this game, Owenby accounted for 373 of them.

Powell, now 4-1 overall and 2-1 in the district, will face Hardin Valley on their turf, this Thursday, Sept. 27, at 7:30 pm. The

Powell rolls past Karns, 21-7 Powell’s Jacob Bezark intercepted a pass by Karns quarterback Trevor Towe during last week’s district matchup. Photos by Coomer Photo

REUNIONS ■ Boys and Girls Club of Tennessee Valley reunion, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.

26, at the Haslam Family Club, 407 Caswell Ave. Open to all former club members, staff and participants in the Sports Camp program. Info: 232-1073.

■ Carter High Class of 1957, 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Chop House at Exit 407 off I-40. Info: Peggy Wilson, 933-2608, or Sue Walker, 933-3077.

■ Gibbs High Class of 1977, Oct. 27. Info: gibbsclassof1977@gmail. com, 688-4727 or 922-3060.

■ Gibbs High Class of 1992,

Saturday, Sept. 22, at The Crown and Goose. Cost is $32.50. RSVP to Stephen Kennedy, 708-372-0927 or skennedy40@yahoo.com.

■ Rule High classes of 1939-91 sports reunion, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 27, Kerbela Temple, 315 Mimosa Drive. Cost is $10. Deadline: Oct. 17. Mail check to Doyle Human, 7101 Oak Meade Road., Powell, TN 37849.

Info: 687-2816.

■ Graham family reunion, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, in the recreation hall at Big Ridge State Park. Lunch at 1 p.m. Bring family photos and favorite dish with recipe to share.

SCHOOL NOTES Central High

■ Parents Night Out sponsored by Central High Cheerleaders is 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at Twisters Gym in Halls (behind K-mart). Boys and girls ages 3 years through middle school are welcome. Toddlers must be potty-trained.

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Rule #5: If the digestive system isn’t working correctly

By Dr. Donald G. Wegener The second branch of the autonomic nervous system is the parasympathetic system, which works to conserve energy and rebuild tissue. This Dr. Wegener is also the branch that helps slow your heart rate down and get your body back to a normal resting state after you get out of the emergency situation that I described earlier in the sympathetic nervous system. So you can see one branch of the system speeds you up while the other branch slows you down. This is how your body achieves homeostasis. It does this by lowering blood pressure and putting the digestive process to work. Because of the environment we live in today, this branch of your nervous system is usually under-stimulated, and most people do not eliminate their waste properly because this branch does not function the way it should.

Now that you understand the two branches of the autonomic nervous

system, you can see that our body and digestive system were designed to get the most nutrients we could from our food and get rid of the rest.

By the time your food reaches the large intestine, the good nutrients that our body needs have usually been absorbed, and the body needs to excrete the remaining waste. However what happens if we are overly sympathetic, dehydrated and our digestive system is not working correctly? The waste product sits in our colon longer than it’s supposed to which can allow some toxins to be reabsorbed back into our system, making the job even harder on our liver.

This can also affect the good and bad bacteria that are in your colon. Your body will be more concerned with getting rid of the toxins than it would dropping a few extra pounds of fat.

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HEALTH NOTES ■ The “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” 5k will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum Plaza, 800 Howard Baker Ave. Registration opens at 2 p.m.

Info: 558-4048 or www. makingstridesknoxville.org.

■ The fourth annual Pink Ribbon Celebration will be held 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Knoxville Expo Center. Individual tickets are $60. Sponsorships are available. Info: www. pinkribboncelebration.com; Janine Mingie, 607-9664 or janine.mingie@hma.com.

■ Free diabetes support groups and education classes are being offered

by Summit Medical Group from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, at Summit Corporate Office, Atrium Building, Suite 185, 1225 Weisgarber Road. To register: 584-4747, Ext. 327.

B&W Y-12, a limited liability enterprise of The Babcock and Wilcox Company and Bechtel National Inc, has donated $15,000 to the Children’s Museum in Oak Ridge.

The money will be used to turn the museum’s current space exhibit into a “rocket room,” taking children on an imaginary trip to Mars. An existing model rocket at the museum will be refurbished and new interactive activities will be available for preschoolers and early grade school students.

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game will be televised as a part of “Rivalry Thursday.” Powell has won three straight against the Hawks and is looking to solidify itself at the top of the district with a win here.

Hardin Valley (3-1) will be one of Powell’s toughest games this year. After Thursday night, the Panthers will know where they stand as a team in their ever-unpredictable district.

The volleyball season continues, with the Panthers still trying to work their way up the standings.

Standing at 0-4 in the district, coach Michael Blair believes the team can still get it rolling.

“We need to improve on-court team communication,” said Blair.

The team will have many chances to redeem themselves as there are several district games still remaining on their schedule. The Panthers will host Halls at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25, and will play district foe Campbell County in Jacksboro on Sept. 27 at 6 p.m.

Powell’s senior night will be Tuesday, Oct. 2, against Lenoir City at 6 p.m. This will be Powell’s final game of the regular season.

The district tournament will begin Oct. 9 at Hardin Valley.

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By Jake Mabe

sked to describe Knox County Schools’ Partners in Education program in 10 words or so, Scott Bacon smiles and quotes retired educator Reuben Hunter.

“Reuben used to say it’s the community coming into the schools and schools going out into the community. And that’s pretty much it,” Bacon says. “We have programs for just about anybody to connect with schools. Most of them are fundraisers in nature, but some of them are not.

“Knox County Schools is so large. We serve about 57,000 students at 80-some locations and that can be overwhelming. Partners in Education brings that elephant down into bite-sized chunks. It could even be that a business or individual wants to help a single classroom.”

Mary Kerr and Scott Bacon of Knox Partners in Education grew County Schools’ Partners in Education.

Photo by Jake Mabe out of the old Adopt-A-School program. Its most visible project is the popular Knox County Schools Coupon Book sale, which ends today (Monday, Sept. 24). says. “That’s the type thing you hope, One book costs $10, of which $7.90 that young people see things that eistays at the selling school. Seventyther confirm their belief in (a career)., two cents is redistributed to schools or they may come away and say, “No with greater economic needs, 13 cents way do I want to be in that career!’ pays for K-12 e-book subscriptions for And that’s OK. Better then than when all KCS libraries, 7 cents goes toward they are 21 or 22 and have a few years the PIE Schooled for Success two-day of college invested toward a career.” internships, 63 cents pays printing exSometimes individuals want to penses and 55 cents goes toward adhelp a specific school. For example, ministrative expenses and incentives.

Randy Boyd, CEO of PetSafe and Last year, 156,175 books were sold, founder of Radio Systems Corporawhich netted $1,382,148.75 for the tion, donated interactive technology school system. equipment to New Hopewell ElemenPIE sponsors the Schooled for Suctary, which he attended, and also cess career awareness program at the bought iPads for each student at the beginning of summer in which stunew L&N STEM Academy. dents spend two days interning at a “That’s an example of a guy who business of interest. Bacon says he will grew up in his school system and wantnever forget Amber Miller, who ined to reinvest in it.” terned at WATE-TV with longtime PIE PIE also helps secure donations to supporter Bill Evans as an 8th grader, the Teacher Supply Depot, a collecworked at the station on weekends tion center and warehouse of new and during college and eventually came used materials donated by businesses back to work at WATE after workand individuals that are distributed to ing as a reporter in the Tri-Cities. Bateachers and teachers’ assistants free con’s niece Emily Flanigan interned of charge at least four times per school at Baptist Hospital through the proyear. Roughly $2.5 million in items gram, earned a degree in nursing from have been distributed since the depot Carson-Newman and now works for a opened in 2001. doctor in Knoxville.

“I’m really thankful the PTA brought the idea to Knox County,” “I’m sure there are more,” Bacon

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Bacon says. “It solved a lot of issues for us. We didn’t have a storage area.

It serves roughly about 1,000 teachers each year.”

“And the really good thing about the depot,” says Mary Kerr, who also works in PIE, “is that teachers get something different every time because we never know exactly who is going to give a donation.”

Civic organizations are also integral donors. Bacon says the West Knox Rotary Club, for example, buys dictionaries for every KCS 3rd grader every year.

One of the most popular PIE fundraisers is Dine Out for Education, a one-day annual event in which participating restaurants donate 10 percent of that day’s pre-tax earnings to Knox County Schools. Bacon says that roughly $18,000 to $20,000 is raised each year from roughly 40 restaurants.

“It’s grown into something people look forward to and anticipate,” Bacon says. “Schools are beginning to have events catered for themselves from participating restaurants. The proceeds in part help fund the K-12 Teacher of the Year banquet, which was long overdue and needed to happen years ago.”

PIE also sponsors an 8th-grade career fair each February, which is now held at the Knoxville Expo Center.

“That helps us attract businesses who might not work with us otherwise and we don’t charge them a penny. It showcases industries and career trends and the colleges, universities, trade schools and even the high schools participate.”

The Principal for a Day program, in which local business and civic leaders spend a half-day at a school, has brought tremendous benefits.

“Knoxville’s Project GRAD grew out of Principal for a Day,” Bacon says.

“This year, all area Walgreens store managers will participate and there’s no doubt in my mind that will pay dividends for kids.”

Kerr says that several partners continue working with PIE or with individual schools even if they change jobs.

“The best part of the job is meeting great people who want to do great things for the schools,” she says. “Relationships are the key, there’s no doubt about that.”

For more information about PIE, call Scott Bacon at 594-1909 or contact an individual school if you’re interested in working directly with one.

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The groom is the son of John and Shelia Blakley of Huntsville, Tenn. He has a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Tennessee Tech and is attending DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate.

After a honeymoon in Panama City Beach, Fla., the couple are at home in Cumberland Gap, Tenn.

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Giraffes up-close Seeing giraffes eye-toeye is an amazing experience, feeling their breath across your arm as you feed them. You can see their whiskers, blackishpurple tongue and ossicones (hair-covered horns) in clear detail, better than with binoculars.

Mary and Ashley Humphrey. “We’ve always been coming to the zoo together.

It is a great mother-daughter experience. Today we came for the giraffes’ close encounter and to see the new lion enclosure.

“I’ve been coming here 43 years, starting back when Old Diamond was the first elephant here,” Mary said.

Grasslands keeper KateTheresa Edwards lyn Gregory photographed each visitor with the male giraffe, Jumbe. She also gave interesting facts about giraffes and the personWelcome to the close alities of those at the Knoxencounters adventure at ville Zoo. She said not to the Knoxville Zoo, of- touch Jumbe, because he is fered monthly from spring skittish. However, he is also curious and came within an through September.

Two of the visitors were inch of my arm, examining

Donate blood, save lives Medic will raffle off a pair of tickets to the Foothills Fall Festival for one local donor. Those who give blood on or before Wednesday, Oct. 10, will be eligible to win.

The festival will be held Oct. 12-14 in Maryville. A complete list of performing artists can be found at foothillsfallfestival.com.

All blood types are needed. Donors can donate at a number of daily mobile sites or one of two fixed sites: 1601 Ailor Ave. and 11000 Kingston Pike in Farragut. Other blood drives in your area: ■ 2-5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, Briarcliff at West Hills, 505 Buckeye Drive, Bloodmobile.

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Tuesday, Sept. 25, Crown College, 1700 West Beaver Creek Drive, inside the Great Hall.

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Thursday, Sept. 27, Pellissippi State Community College, 7201 Strawberry Plains Pike, Bloodmobile.

Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 years old weighing 120 pounds with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds and have positive identification.

Knox Co. PTA to meet The Knox County Council PTA will hold its first general meeting 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, Oct. 4, at the Teacher Supply Depot, 709 N. Cedar Bluff Road.

The event will give local PTA units a chance to network and ask questions of Knox County Council leaders, school board members and school personnel.

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“Giraffes eat about 95 percent of the day,” Gregory said. “That is why their tongues are blackish-purple – so they won’t get sunburned.” She warned everyone that giraffes wrap their tongues around the leaves and can pull quite hard. “Hold on tight to the branch,” she said.

The female giraffes, Lucille and Patches, stayed in the background mostly, getting only a few of the leaves. A few of the visitors hand-fed apple slices to Jumbe.

Other close encounters that day were the penguin party, behind-the-scenes and tortoise time with the giant Aldabra tortoises.

Both were fed watermelon.

Students battle bullying Students from Hardin Valley Academy and Powell High School are teaming to reduce bullying among teens.

The Hardin Valley Academy Leadership Class presented ProjectU to Knox County principals last week.

The project is focused on building community through understanding and unity.

Students asked the principals to support their initiative for state legislation and local action. A campaign at HVA will publish and display posters created by clubs and sports teams.

Students have secured 100 percent participation by sports teams in which

coaches talked with players and team members created a slogan and submitted a photo for a poster to represent the team.

Thursday, Sept. 27, Hardin Valley will host Powell High for the Prep Xtra game of the week which will be televised. Powell has joined the ProjectU campaign and is using the HVA plan to bring awareness to their campus.

On Thursday, Oct. 4, Stephen Bargatze will speak at an HVA assembly to address the impact of bullying. That same week, the students will be meeting with state Rep. Ryan Haynes to discuss legislation that covers all aspects of bullying.

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Saturday, Oct. 6, at St. James Episcopal Church.

Swindle, Blakley are wed Rachael Lauren Swindle and Andrew Jonathan Blakley were married June 2 at First Baptist Church of Oneida.

The bride is the daughter of Hanke and Belinda Swindle of Halls. She has a bachelor’s degree in biology from Tennessee Tech and is the undergraduate natural sciences laboratory coordinator at Lincoln

Birthdays

Gracie Gregory celebrated her seventh birthday Sept. 15.

Gracie is a 2nd grader at BrickeyMcCloud Elementary.

She has an older brother, Chase.

Parents are Michelle and Rob Gregory. Grandparents are Gloria and Bob Gregory and Pat Sisson.

Powell holds kickoff of Olympic proportions Powell Elementary School kindergarten teachers Lee Horner, Kathy Hanna, Emily Russell and Pam Conway helped kick off this year’s coupon book campaign with a Parade of Nations to celebrate their efforts to go for the gold in sales. Students and staff gathered on the playground, each class with a flag representing a country in the Olympics, and paraded around the track as the Olympic theme music played. Principal Reba Lane spoke on meeting the school’s goal and teased the students with the main prize – a tricycle race by teachers and administration. Photo submitted

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Rural/Metro quality improvement officer John Brinkley, right, administers a flu shot to Rural/Metro public information officer Kim Sepesi. Rural/Metro offers flu shots to all of its employees each year before flu season. Photo submitted

The recent cooler weather reminds us that both autumn and the flu season are quickly approaching.

The start of flu season is unpredictable and can be as early as October, so it’s important to prepare now. The best way to protect yourself and your family from getting this dreaded virus is to get a flu vaccine.

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The Tennessee Valley Fair reports “noteworthy attendance” this year with an estimated 140,00 fairgoers.

Scott Suchomski, executive director, said MC Hammer drew the biggest crowd, about 6,000. Other popular features included the tractor pull, Spur’n S Rodeo and concerts by Easton Corbin, Kip Moore and Night Ranger.

Next year’s Fair is scheduled for Sept. 6-15.

vention (CDC), everyone six months of age or older should get vaccinated, unless you have had a severe allergic reaction to eggs or a serious reaction to a previous flu shot.

Flu vaccines come in two varieties: a shot or a mist introduced by a nasal spray.

Everyone should get an annual flu shot because the flu virus is constantly changing, and it’s not uncommon for new permutations of the virus to appear each year.

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Flu shots are available at many Knox County locations, including the Knox County Health Department, doctors’ offices, clinics, health departments, pharmacies, college health centers and through a variety of community programs provided in schools and other locations.

Think ahead and be prepared. Get vaccinated as soon as possible and ensure you and your family’s protection from the flu all season long.

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TUESDAY-THURSDAY, SEPT. 25-27 Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave., begins classes in clay with instructors Amy Hand and Michael Robison. Info: 357-2787, fcartcenter@knology.net, www.fountaincityartctr.com or at the center.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 Bits ’n Pieces Quilt Guild, 1 p.m., Norris Community Center. Silent auction. Visitors invited.

Info: Pat Melcher 494-0620 or bnpquilt@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 27 Open Door Book Review book club, 10 a.m., Fountain City branch library. James B. Johnston will speak.

Campbell County, 7:30 p.m.

Powell High Homecoming game vs Clinton, 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, OCT. 5-6 Fall festival, 2-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, Northside Christian Church, 4008 Tazewell Pike. Info: Margie Jones, 933-7798 or Pat Sisson, 689-4469.

Rummage sale, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., North Acres Baptist, 5803 Millertown Pike, to benefit the church.

Breakfast and lunch will be served. Info: 228-4910.

TUESDAY, OCT. 16

SATURDAY, OCT. 6 Fall Festival, Bookwalter UMC, 4218 Central Avenue Pike, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Setup fee for vendors is $40 ($45 inside). Register: 773-3380.

Singing, 6 p.m., Texas Valley Baptist Church, 7100 Texas Valley Road. Info: Pastor Corey Carroll, 688-6189.

Make a Nuno Felted Bag class, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Norris. Instructor: Geri Forkner. Register by Oct. 1. Info: 494-9854, www.appalachianarts.net.

Heritage Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wilson Park, Union County. Info: www. unioncountyheritagefestival.com.

Night in the Park in the Fountain City Park, hosted by Fountain City Town Hall, 5-8 p.m. Hot dogs, s’mores and other treats. No charge, but a donation toward Honor Fountain City Day event appreciated.

SUNDAY OCT. 21 Japanese Temari Balls class, 1-5 p.m.

Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Norris. Instructor: Eiko Travaglini. Register by Oct. 17. Info: 494-9854, www.appalachianarts.net.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, OCT. 25-28

SUNDAY, OCT. 7

The Rocky Top Pickin’ Party hosted by Keep Knoxville Beautiful, 7-11 p.m. at Oakes Farm, Corryton. Info: http://keepknoxvillebeautiful.org.

Halls High Homecoming game vs. Karns, 7:30 p.m.

Andrew Peterson and Friends Concert, 6 p.m. Sunday, Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, 701 Merchant Drive. Tickets: www.wmbc.net, www.tickets. com and Lifeway Christian Bookstores. Info: 688-4343.

Gospel singing, 6 p.m. at campground across the street from Bell’s Campground UMC, featuring Michael and Delilah Kitts. Cold drinks provided.

Wood board seating or bring a lawn chair.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 29

MONDAY, OCT. 8

Karate Tournament at Crown College sponsored by Wheeler’s Karate.

Family fun day, 10 a.m.-noon at Virginia College, 5003 N. Broadway. Sponsored by Metropolitan Drug Commission, The CW20, Hot 104.5 and Virginia College. Info: 588-5550.

Blaine Fall Festival, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Blaine City Ball Field. Entertainment, food, car show, crafts, kids activities. Info: 933-8757.

Gospel Singing, 7 p.m. Mount Harmony Baptist Church, 819 Raccoon Valley Road. Alder Spring singers, David Jenkins and David Archer.

Everyone is welcome.

Church singing, 7 p.m., Union Missionary Baptist Church, 940 Ailor Gap Road. All are invited.

Fifth Saturday singing, 7p.m., Oaks Chapel American Christian Church in Maynardville.

Anchor-Holds will perform. Everyone welcome.

Fountain City Town Hall membership meeting 7 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, 5337 Jacksboro Pike. Judy Parker, Knox County Trustee’s Office, will speak about the Property Tax Relief/Tax Freeze program.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 28

Baker, 938-1378 or 382-3715.

Fall Carnival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Grace Christian Academy High School to benefit the cheer squad.

Family activities, food, music.

Community Carnival, 1-5 p.m., Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 7225 Old Clinton Pike. Free food, games, door prizes, activities. Info: Janet Welch, 310-1899 or welchj@pilottravelcenter. com.

Felted Wool Animals class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Norris. Instructors: Nancy Shedden and Tammy Straut. Register by Oct. 8. Info: 494-9854, www.appalachianarts.net.

WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY, OCT. 10 AND 13 Raku Firing workshop, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Norris. Instructor: Bill Capshaw. Register

by Oct. 5. Info: 494-9854, www.appalachianarts.net.

THURSDAY, OCT. 11

“Arsenic and Old Lace,” Jubilee Center, 6700 Jubilee Center Way, presented by the Powell Playhouse performers. Dinner and performances Oct. 25-26: $25 by Oct. 19. Tickets for play only, $10 at the door. Info: 947-7428 or 256-7428.

FRIDAY, OCT. 26 Gibbs High Homecoming game vs Austin-East, 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, OCT. 26-28 The Fanboy Expo at the Jacob Building at Chilhowee Park, 3301 E. Magnolia Ave., noon-7 p.m.

Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 27, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 28. Tickets: 280-2023 or www.fanboyexpo.com.

SATURDAY, OCT. 27 Harvest Celebration, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Thorn Grove Baptist Church, 10200 Thorn Grove Pike.

Food, music, live auction, games, vendors. Info: 9335771 or www.tgbchurch.com.

Pottery Handbuilding for Kids, 9 a.m.-noon, ages 6 and up, Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Norris. Instructor: Alison Greenhouse. Register by Oct. 23. Info: 494-9854, www.appalachianarts.net.

DivorceCare series begins 6:30-8 p.m., church library at Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway. Info: 690-1060 or wwwbeaverridgeumc.org.

First Line - First Page - First Chapter writing workshop, 6-8 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Norris. Instructor: Kathleen Fearing. Register by Oct. 8. Info: 494-9854, www.appalachianarts.net.

Fall Porch Sale at the Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Norris. Info: 494-9854, www. appalachianarts.net.

Tapestry Weaving Basics, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Norris. Instructor: Tommye Scanlin. Register by Oct. 26. Info: 4949854, www.appalachianarts.net.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, OCT.4-6

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, OCT. 12-13

SATURDAY, NOV. 10

Fountain City Art Center will host Art-apalooza at the center, 213 Hotel Ave. Family art activities, music, food, a silent auction, artist demonstrations, and sales of art and decorative items. Booth space available. Info: 357-2787, fcartcenter@knology.net, www.fountaincityartctr. com or at the center.

Clinch River Antiques Festival in Clinton. 6-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Info: Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, 457-2559 or www. clinchriverfallfestival.com.

Arts and Crafts Show, 7:30 p.m. at Jubilee Center, 6700 Jubilee Center Way, presented by the Powell Playhouse. Info: 947-7428, 256-7428.

FRIDAY, OCT. 5

Craft bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cross Roads Presbyterian Church, 4329 Emory Road.

Craft fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dante Baptist Church, 314 Brown Drive. Vendors welcome. Info: Vivian

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 3

Central High Homecoming game vs

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, NOV. 1-3

TUESDAY, DEC. 11

SATURDAY, OCT. 13

Holiday After Hours, sponsored by Fountain City Business and Professional Association, 4:30-7 p.m., $6, Commercial Bank. Silent auction, networking. Info: Beth Wade, info@ fountaincitybusiness.com.

POWELL SERVICE GUIDE Pruning • Logging Bush Hogging Stump Removal Tree Service Insured

Hankins 497-3797

FREE ESTIMATES LIFETIME Owner Operator EXPERIENCE Roger Hankins

BREEDEN’S TREE SERVICE Over 30 yrs. experience Trimming, removal, stump grinding, brush chipper, aerial bucket truck.

Licensed & insured • Free estimates!

219-9505

SPROLES DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION Concept to Completion Repairs thru Additions Garages • Roofing • Decks Siding • Painting Wood/Tile/Vinyl Floors

Call John: 938-3328

310-1960

PLUMBING CO.

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ALTERATIONS

BY FAITH

MASTER PLUMBER 40 Years Experience Licensed & Bonded

Will clean front & back. $20 and up. Quality work guaranteed.

922-8728 257-3193

288-0556

DAVID HELTON All Types of Residential & Commercial Plumbing

References available Dick Kerr 947-1445

Floors, Walls & Repairs

For Men, Women & Children Custom-tailored clothes for ladies of all sizes PLUS kids!

Call Faith Koker • 938-1041

Seeking HAIR STYLIST, MASSAGE THERAPIST and NAIL TECH For Powell area salon.

Good benefits. 938-4495

CONDO FOR RENT 3720 Tilbury Way. 2BR/2BA, 1-car gar.

No pets, no smoking. 1-yr lease @ $725/mo, DD $700.

922-2403 or 705-4217

WANTED Call

Southeast

TERMITE AND PEST CONTROL

Honest, Reliable Service Since 1971

925-3700

to provide in-home care in Knox and surrounding counties. Pay in top tier, bonus program, limited benefits, continuing education. Must have experience, clear background and strong references.

Contact Nancy at Home Helpers of East TN • 771-9119

Don’t have time to clean your house?

Call me! I’m a skilled, trustworthy housekeeper, honest, with refs.

Free estimates! For appointment call Samantha at 771-1618.

RESIDENTIAL CLEANING CO. needs workers for Wed, Thurs & Fri shifts.

Taking app’ls Mon & Tues.

Call 688-0224

ROOFING

Certified Nursing Assistants & Experienced Caregivers

938-9848 • 924-4168

Experienced in carpentry, drywall, painting & plumbing

Driveways & Parking Lots 40 years experience

33yrs. experience, excellent work

938-4848 or 363-4848

Commercial/Residential, Licensed/Insured Serving North Knoxville 20 years

Reasonable rates.

Mays Paving Co. Mention this ad for $100 discount Special Winter Pricing

Green Feet Lawn Care

endable Honest &SmDalelpjobs welcome

CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION

RE-ROOFS • REPAIRS • METAL WINDOWS • SIDING

24 Hr. Emergency Service Will work with your insurance company Insured, licensed & bonded • Locally owned & operated Member BBB since 2000 FREE ESTIMATES!

524-5888

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