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BUZZ Enhance Powell Carol Evans, executive director of Legacy Parks Foundation, will speak to Enhance Powell 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, at Powell Branch Library. The meeting is open to all. Evans will talk about the process and benefits of putting a conservation easement on property to limit future development. This is particularly applicable to land in the flood plain along Beaver Creek. Legacy Parks Foundation raised funds for the soon-toopen Clayton Park in Halls. It has led efforts to build the Urban Wilderness in South Knoxville. Info: 865-6618777.

Thomas kickoff Knox County Commissioner Bob Thomas will kick off his campaign for county mayor at the same place Tim Burchett announced his candidacy seven or so years ago. All are invited to a free baloney lunch with R.C. Colas and Moon Pies from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, at Powell Auction and Realty, 6729 Pleasant Ridge Road behind the Clinton Highway Walmart. Commissioner Ed Brantley will serve as master of ceremonies for his friend and colleague Thomas. Entertainment will be provided by the Chillbillies, and Sammy “Barney� Sawyer will make the rounds.

Gresham festival Gresham Middle School will host its second annual Festival on the Hill, 4-7 p.m. Friday, May 6. Events start in the auditorium with a screening of several short films. During the festival, Gresham chorus will present selections from “High School Musical� and the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra will perform from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Historical re-enactor Gordon Sisk will bring vintage baseball to life. Activities will include crafts, lawn games, cakewalk, photo booth, art gallery scavenger hunt and more. The event is free to the community and concessions will be available for sale.

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Powell High students spread out in Powell Station Park at a schoolsponsored cookout for seniors. Photos by Justin Bailey

By Sandra Clark Powell High School principal Dr. Chad Smith wanted to do something special for his first senior class. So he sponsored a cookout for seniors next door at the Powell Station Park. Justin Bailey happened by: “It nearly brought tears to my eyes to see the park being used by 50-plus high school kids. Kids under trees, in hammocks, playing soccer. Picnics, little pockets of kids lying in the grass, kids walking the trails. “We said this would be the high school’s park and it REALLY IS!!! I’m pumped! Let’s go make another one.� Bailey co-chairs Enhance Powell, a community group that expanded the park simply by cleaning it up. (The same group cleaned up the corner at Brickyard and Emory across from Bojangle’s last summer.) Once the baskets for disc golf are installed (the pads are already in place), the park will be used by Frisbee-throwing teens and adults. Enhance Powell is funded by the annual Travis Wegener Memorial car show, held each August at Food City. Volunteers are needed to make this year’s event special.

Home Depot, our newest partner, has donated five picnic tables, which are scattered in the area known as the outdoor classroom. But the tables are available to anyone who wants to use them. Tim McGhee is leaning on his friends from First Baptist to help paint the tables and the benches. When Joe Rosson, PHS Class of 2003, delivered the tables, he was wowed. “When I went to Powell, I didn’t know this was here!� Yes, Joe, the park has always been there. We’re just making it accessible. Historic Powell Station will be designated with a logo and special promotions in the Shopper. Josh Sellars is polishing off the logo. (It’s hard to get a Panther’s paw and a trail on the same logo.) Last week, Sage Kohler organized a meeting with Wayne Blasius and Leslie Fawaz of the East Tennessee Community Design Center. They are already working with Legacy Parks Foundation to create a low-impact development plan for Collier Preserve. We’re asking for an estimate for them to design a master plan for the Beaver Creek Corridor from I-75 to Clinton Highway and for Historic Powell Station (commercial dis-

trict along Emory Road and Depot Street). Carol Evans, executive director of Legacy Parks Foundation, will speak at Enhance Powell’s next meeting, Wednesday, May 11, 4-5 p.m. at Powell Branch Library. Ev-

ans will outline the process, cost and benefits of putting a conservation easement on land, especially the land on both sides of Beaver Creek. To page A-3

Sidewalk study shows needs in school zones By Sandra Clark Mayor Madeline Rogero called for $2.7 million for sidewalks and crosswalks across the city, when she presented her budget last week, including $750,000 for sidewalks within school Parental Responsibility Zones and another $750,000 for new sidewalk construction. Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett will present his budget Monday, May 9. We’ll see then what he proposes. Regardless, sidewalks present a dilemma – residents at planning meetings consistently request them; some like those in West Hills even rally at 7 a.m. to demonstrate the need for sidewalks. Yet sidewalks are a low budget priority for decision-makers, al-

most at the bottom of the wants and needs list. A January 2014 study prepared for the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works by Transportation Consultants Inc. identified locations within the county having the greatest potential and actual usage of walk-toschool trips. The study showed 22,322 of Knox County’s 59,276 students live within the Parental Responsibility Zones where bus transportation is not provided. Using a complex formula, planners determined the top schools for walkers if sidewalks were installed. These are, in order: Cedar Bluff Elementary, Londsdale Elementary, Blue Grass Elementary, Belle

Morris Elementary, Norwood Elementary, Powell Elementary, Powell High School and BrickeyMcCloud Elementary. “Using this knowledge about where the greatest pedestrian demand and/or potential exists should provide a focused starting point for pedestrian project planning,� the report concluded. Seems sensible, yet Knox County has built sidewalks over the past 3-4 years at Halls Elementary and from Karns Elementary to Karns Middle – both areas where political pressure was intense and neither was on the priority list. Just a thought, but why not drop by to chat with Burchett at one of his nine meetings over two days following his budget presentation. And we dare you to walk:

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Monday, May 9: â– Budget presentation, 9 a.m., City County Building â– South Knoxville Senior Center, 11:30 a.m., 6729 Martel Lane â– Strang Senior Center, 1:30 p.m., 109 Lovell Road â– Halls Senior Center, 2:45 p.m., 4405 Crippen Road â– Carter Senior Center, 4 p.m., 9040 Asheville Highway â– Burlington Branch Library, 5:30 p.m., 4614 Asheville Highway Tuesday, May 10: â– Karns Senior Center, 1 p.m., 8042 Oak Ridge Highway â– Cedar Bluff Library, 2 p.m., 9045 Cross Park Drive â– Bearden Library, 3 p.m., 100 Golfclub Road â– Fountain City Library, 4 p.m., 5300 Stanton Road

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The only choice and was 7 pounds, 8 ounces and 19.5 inches long. Alex was welcomed to the world by his family which included a very proud big sister. To prepare for Alex’s arrival, Abigail had attended the Teddy Bear University sibling class. Targeted for siblings ages 4-10, this class is designed to include brothers and sisters in the excitement surrounding the birth of a sibling. Family bonding is promoted to reduce jealous feelings. In each class, siblings are given a lifelike baby doll, gender-specific to their forthcoming sibling, along with a diaper, clothing, a blanket and a bottle. Hands-on demonstrations teach hand sanitation and the proper way to safely hold a baby, as well as diapering, dressing, feeding and knowing when to call an adult for assistance. The class is concluded with a tour of the facility and a sweet treat. “Abigail loved the sibling class, especially getting to take care of the ‘baby.’ She loved getting a tour of the facility The Riemann family with their newest member, who was also featured in and of course the popParkwest’s carseat safety education piece below. sicle each future sibling second childbirth experience, I felt much more at ease and prepared. After an attempted labor that did not progress with Abigail, and resulted in a C-section, we planned for a C-section this time.” “It was wonderful knowing I would go in that Friday morning and Dr. Cottam and the other medical staff would be ready

Rear-Facing INfant Seat Head is at least 1 inch below top of seat.

Harness should be tightly buckled with only one small finger fitting between strap and the baby’s shoulder.

Mom and Alex meet for the first time.

Big sister Abigail was ready for Alex’s arrival thanks to Parkwest’s sibling class.

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to greet me and welcome our baby into the world. Thankfully the baby had the same plan and stayed put until that day! Dr. Cottam scheduled us to be the first delivery of the day, and we were so impressed that the medical team got me prepped and wheeled back even before the clock struck 8 a.m. as planned!” “I was the most nervous about experiencing a different type of anesthesia with the spinal, however, the anesthesiologist and nursing staff were so kind, and it turned out to be a complete breeze.” Just as planned, Alexander Kenneth Riemann was born Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, at 7:54 a.m.,

received at the end of the tour. She was so excited to become a big sister and loves playing and interacting with her baby brother even six months later!” stated Chelsey. Since Alex’s arrival, the Reimanns are happily adjusting to being a family of four. In a new home, with a new baby and a new big sister, one thing hasn’t changed – Parkwest is the Reimanns’ hospital of choice. Chelsey explained, “We had a lot of life changes in the year preceding Alex’s arrival, so it was so nice to look forward to the familiarity of a stay at Parkwest.” For information about the Childbirth Center at Parkwest, call 374-PARK or visit TreatedWell.com/childbirth

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The Childbirth Center:

What to expect

At the Parkwest Childbirth Center, expectant mothers and family members are welcomed within 30 days of the day of delivery to preregister and discuss what to expect. Mothers must be at least 36 weeks into pregnancy to preregister. Patients are encouraged to share their wishes for the day of birth, including what medication they may or may not want during labor. Because of this pre-registration, patients do not have to fill out paperwork or provide medical history on the day of delivery. “They get a tour of our department and get to meet everyone so there’s less ambiguity about what will happen when they’re in labor,” Teresa Paris, RN, MSHS, BSN, RNC-OB, NEA-BC, Childbirth Center manager, said. “The service we provide allows women and their families to focus on delivery when they come back to have their baby,”

During delivery, patients are accompanied by a nurse clinician from East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, who monitors each delivery and can step in if neonatal issues arise. Infants who need additional care can also be quickly transferred to Children’s Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Following delivery, a lactation consultant visits each mother and answers questions about and assists in teaching techniques for breastfeeding. “Babies are not born knowing how to breastfeed, so we try to be hands on and support each mother,” Paris said. “We understand that it’s a personal choice and will help no matter what the patient decides. Formula is available, and we abide by parent preference.” For more information about the Parkwest Childbirth Center, visit www.TreatedWell.com/Childbirth or call (865) 374-PARK.

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The Riemann family faced several changes in 2015 - two moves, keeping up with a five year old, and a baby on the way all created plenty of stress, but when it came to choosing a place to deliver their second child, there was no worry involved. Parkwest was their only preference. Five years ago, first-time parents, Chelsey and Aaron, carefully considered every detail in preparation for their baby girl. Chelsey chose Parkwest not only because her physician’s office was across from the hospital, but also because she watched many of her friends have their babies there, all saying they’d had excellent experiences. When she learned that she was pregnant for a second time, she had no hesitation in choosing Parkwest again. “Our first experience having a child at Parkwest was a wonderful one. We were very well-cared for during our stay, including assistance and encouragement from the lactation consultants on staff as I worked to learn how to nurse a baby for the first time. Aaron and I were thrilled to be delivering again at Parkwest. Our daughter, Abigail Jane, was delivered there on Jan. 25, 2010, by Dr. Kori Cottam. She has been my physician since I moved to Knoxville in August 2004, and I couldn’t imagine any other doctor or hospital taking care of us during such an important time in our lives,” stated Riemann. Her first delivery presented some complications, so the Riemanns knew what to expect the second time around. Chelsey said, “Going into our

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Fountain City Art Center celebrates 12 years By Cindy Taylor The Fountain City Art Center is celebrating its 12th anniversary with great plans for spring and summer programs, art exhibits and special events.

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The Knoxville Water Color Society’s All Media Exhibit will remain on display through Wednesday, May 4. The Central High National Art Honor Society Exhibit is May 4-13. May 20 through June 16 will be the Fountain City Art Guild Spring Show and Sale. The art center will be open Monday, May 30, for the annual Fountain City Day in the Park. Sales of food, books and art will benefit the center. The summer will bring opportunities for kids. Art classes will be held 10-11:15 a.m. Wednesdays, June 1-29.

Chris Brock and Andy LeGrand will be playing at the Cocktail Party/Concert at Ivy Hill Farm June 4 and at Fountain City Day in the Park May 30. “Arriving in Budapest� watercolor by Jean Porter, showing through today (May 4) at Fountain City Art Center Photos submitted

Classes are open to ages 6-11 Bolus. Cost is $125 with art and will be taught by Jan materials included.

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Coloring contest entries for ages 6-11 will close May 18. Open House and “Make It, Take It� will be Monday, May 30. On Saturday, June 4, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. it’s off to Ivy Hill Farm for a late spring cocktail party/concert and fundraiser. Rain date is June 11. The Fountain City Art Center Par-3 Golf Tournament fundraiser will begin at 10 a.m. June 18 at Beverly Park Golf Course. Info: 689-7688 or spkknoxville@ yahoo.com. The Fountain City Art Center 11th annual Open Show will be June 24-July 21. Opening reception will be 6:30-8 p.m. at the center. To close out the summer there will be an Open Photography Competition and Exhibition July 29-Aug. 26. This will be the first photography show of its kind at the center and is open to all photographers. In addition to ongoing free admission and free exhibits, the FCAC offers yearround classes and workshops. Info: fcartcenter@ knology.net or 357-2787

COMMUNITY NOTES â– Broadacres Homeowners Association. Info: Steven Goodpaster, generalgoodpaster@gmail.com. â– Enhance Powell meets 4-5 p.m. each second Wednesday

at the Powell Branch Library. Info: 661-8777. ■Knox North Lions Club meets 1 p.m. each first and third Wednesday, Puleo’s Grille, 110 Cedar Lane. Info:

facebook.com/knoxnorthlions. ■Northwest Democratic Club meets 6 p.m. each first Monday, Austin’s Steak & Homestyle Buffet, 900

Merchant Drive. Info: Nancy Stinnette, 688-2160, or Peggy Emmett, 687-2161. â– Norwood Homeowners Association. Info: Lynn Redmon, 688-3136.

Carnival fun Noell and Craig Lewis with Aiden and Riley (in stroller) at the Knox North Lions Club Carnival, held last week at the former Ingles on Clinton Highway. Noell Lewis is an Edward Jones advisor in Powell. Photo by S. Clark

Powell High From page A-1 As reported previously, Knox County Engineering has hired a consultant to make a preliminary study of whether a roundabout would work on Emory Road at the intersections of Spring Street and Sharp Road. If it’s feasible, this would make a fabulous entry to Historic Powell Station as well as enhance safety and traffic flow at this dangerous intersection (which also floods). Home Depot guys Joe Rosson and Buck Hawkins install two picnic tables at Powell Station Park.

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Making them cry, leaving them laughing What do we do and why do we do it? Betty Bean spoke last week to Dr. Mark Harmon’s UT journalism class. She brought the final copy of the old Knoxville Journal. There’s a staff picture on the front page. Bean stands alone, far in the back, not quite part of the gang but still there as the proud old daily coughed and folded. “Tell those kids to study for a job with a future,� I advised; but I know she didn’t. Bean is a true believer. Also last week, a reader from Halls wrote in part ... “Please forward – as I type this through the tears still on my cheeks – my thanks and appreciation to Betty Bean for her article, ‘A Killing at Danny Mayfield Park.’ “Not being a Knoxville native, I found it to be not only an outstanding piece of history but an opportunity for my own heart’s reflection on faith, gratitude, compassion and caring.� I forwarded the email to Bean with a note: “You’ve made another one cry.� Bean later said she had expected readers to cry: “I was crying when I wrote it.� So for every person who calls to complain about our delivery system, another calls to request delivery or extra copies. Very few write to thank us, and that’s OK. We’re already out chasing the next story.

What we do The Shopper News team publishes eight unique newspapers weekly. Roughly half of the content is consistent, while the rest is unique to each zone. I’m the overall editor and “last eyes� on each page before it’s printed.

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deep in the food section). Additionally, the Shopper wraps the TMC –Total Market Coverage – delivery of various pre-prints and grocery circulars in Knox and Union counties.

A sample of this week’s work: North, South, East, West

What’s next? Also, I coordinate government and business coverage, manage the columnists and go boldly where most reporters fear to tread: MPC sector meetings. North: Shannon Carey coordinates local content for Halls/Fountain City (our oldest paper), Powell, Union County and North/East (our newest zone). Ruth White, a Shopper veteran, covers our North kids beat, takes most cover photos and generally gets around the area, assisted by Cindy Taylor. West: Sherri Gardner Howell coordinates local content for Bearden, Farragut, Karns/Hardin Valley and South Knox. Sara Barrett covers the West kids beat, takes photos and fills in when Sherri travels. Betsy Pickle covers South, while Wendy Smith covers Bearden. Newer writers are Carolyn Evans, Farragut, and Nancy Anderson, Karns/Hardin Valley. Graphics: Carol Springer, Kathryn Woycik and Jodi Littleton put the pages together. In addition, Jodi manages our website. Ad sales: Coordinated by the News Sentinel team headed by Steve Bowman, the Shopper sales manager is Amy Lutheran, assisted by Patty Fecco, Tony Cranmore and Beverly Holland. Circulation: Shoppers are distributed inside the News Sentinel for Knox County subscribers each Wednesday (actually buried

As the former Scripps papers are assimilated into the USA Today network, we will change. Shopper pages will be produced by p a g i n at ion software. The classified pages already are. The web site will be more robust with easyto-search digital archives. We will always be c h a l lenge d to do more with less. L u c k i l y, the Shopper does that well – having started with a pencil and a drop box.

Shopper News is leading efforts to develop Powell Station Park. At top, seniors enjoy a school-sponsored cookout at the park. Home Depot guys donate picnic tables. Halls High principal Mark Duff captures the pride of all parents at graduation as he hugs his daughter, Morgan.

So what? You keep reading and we’ll keep writing. That’s our bargain.

Betty Bean features Brian McDaniel, who crafted the Knoxville montage above; and yes, that’s the MPC northwest county sector plan meeting at right.

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Bearden controversy highlights KCS malaise The school year is limping toward the finish line with much unresolved.

Betty Bean The last-minute ditching of the year-end tests, ironically known as TNReady (and before that, TCAP), has angered and confused parents from Memphis to Mountain City, and here at home, the impending superintendent swap of James McIntyre for interim Buzz Thomas will happen against a backdrop of long-running turmoil at schools like Bearden High as controversy over the once-stellar girls softball program enters year two. A formal ethics hearing is scheduled for June 6 to deal with a complaint filed by two former Bearden softball booster club parents who have gotten stuck with the cost of a new indoor batting facility, and the Shopper News has learned that a second complaint, triggered by an email principal John Bartlett sent to faculty members accusing former softball team members of ridiculing and booing the coach and team at scrimmage games, is being prepared by another parent. This complaint will allege that Bartlett’s accusation is false and that at least one

student who is a former team member has been harassed by a teacher as a result. The complaints came in the wake of the abrupt and unexplained forced resignation of coach Leonard Sams, two weeks after he The practice facility for the led his team to Bearden High School softball team Bearden’s firstever state tournament run. Filed by Randy Susong tion had not allowed other and Adam McKenry, the first entities to construct facilicomplaint says the boosters ties on school property, but would never have agreed to accepted donations from take on the task of building these entities to go toward a new batting facility if board-constructed facilities Bartlett had informed them through the board’s normal it was not legal for them to purchasing and construcdo so. They say the problem tion process.� Sams was hired as an aswas aggravated when the popular Sams, for whom sistant coach in 2007 and the facility was named, became head coach in 2011. was booted from his job, He has been appointed to crippling their fundraising coach USA Softball’s 18-unability and leaving the two der team in Spain this sumof them on the hook for a mer, and several student$700 monthly payment. athletes transferred into The school board signed off Bearden to play for him. The Bearden and KCS on the plan. A state audit, released in administrations at first atearly April, found several tempted to pass his deparirregularities in the bid and ture off as a mutual decibuilding process, and said sion, but it quickly became the booster club should not evident that Sams did not have been allowed to take leave willingly. And when it on the construction project: became clear that the deci“The deficiencies noted sion was final, only two of above may have been avoid- 15 returning players stayed ed if the Board of Educa- with the team.

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At the end of last week, Bearden’s record (excluding practice games) was 1-15. Meanwhile, many former players with hopes of playing in college have joined the Tennessee White Lightning, a travel team that plays against high-level competition in North Georgia and is coached by Sams. Their record stands at 15-71. In addition to Bartlett, the first ethics complaint names Superintendent James McIntyre, Bearden athletic director and assistant principal Nathan Lynn and KCS director of facilities management Doug Dillingham. Speaking through KCS’s office of public affairs, Bartlett said he sent the email to his staff “to address concerns brought to him and the administration by parents and players.�

Worrying about Battle at Bristol No doubt you have been worrying for weeks about the upcoming Battle at Bristol. What if the Hokies upset the Volunteers and derail the exciting run toward the national championship before it really begins? Oh, you say the big game hasn’t even entered your mind? You have been wondering if somebody can catch the ball if Joshua Dobbs throws down the field? And you are somewhat interested in how bad is Jalen Reeves-Maybin’s bum shoulder and whether Tennessee can win the fourth quarter against Florida and Alabama? OK, be that way. Virginia Tech people are probably losing sleep over the big BB (that’s short for Bristol Battle). “We are aware of the big game on our schedule,� said Chester R. Henderlight, my favorite Hokie. “We’ve never played Notre Dame before. Does it snow before Thanksgiving in South Bend?� Well, imagine that. With the countdown to the really big September kickoff in days-hours-minutes-and-seconds mode, in

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flashing lights no less, are we to believe the Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol is an incidental novelty, a gimmick game, largest crowd in the history of football, great video hub named Colossus, a massive show that few will see up close and in person – without a telescope? This can’t be. Bristol Motor Speedway is expecting 150,000 paying customers. Think about that – parking, gate receipts, concessions, souvenirs, extra for seat backs. Curiosity about football in the middle of a race track guarantees ESPN/ABC a worldwide TV audience. Performance Racing Network will scatter the radio broadcast to all four turns and far beyond. Multitudes will undoubtedly be up on the edge of their beds or recliners, depending on the hour of the day or night (to

be determined). There will be a variety of promotional links – NASCAR drivers talking about end sweeps, lavish charity dinner, Phillip Fulmer and ex-Vols in a golf tournament, large displays in 650 fuel stops, a really big deal. Big Jim Haslam, chief Pilot, will no doubt discuss his connections if asked, tackle times as a Volunteer and how his first gas station just happened to be in Gate City, Va., not far from Bristol. I’m telling you, this is a major event. Combatants are expecting to race home with more than $4 million per school (to apply toward campus safety and women’s sports). Tennessee fans have every reason to be excited about the upcoming season. It projects as the best in a decade, top 10 ranking, SEC East plaque all but inscribed. Butch Jones has brilliant playmakers, experience at most every position and finally decent depth. He has supposedly strengthened his staff. No excuses, this is it. Optimism abounds at Virginia Tech for other rea-

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Has Mayor Rogero forgotten the Metropolitan Planning Commission? Or does she care? It is now 10 months since three city vacancies occurred on MPC (starting July 1, 2015). Those are the city seats held by former Knoxville Vice Mayor Jack Sharp, Michael Kane and MPC vice chair Bart Carey. These three continue as holdovers with no knowledge of Rogero’s plans. She can reappoint, replace or do nothing as she is doing now, which continues them month to month. While filling MPC seats may not be Rogero’s most important duty, it directly impacts neighborhoods. Why has she not acted? It is expected she will replace as all three have served two or more terms. Rogero is committed to term limits, but by allowing them to continue for 10 months she is effectively giving them a partial third term. If a replacement is ever named on the Rogero watch then he/she will have a shorter term than the normal four years. All three are men and Rogero is expected to add at least one or two women as replacements. But when, if ever, will these replacements occur? Rogero owes the public a reason for her almost year-long delay. What is also surprising is that one of the public reasons for hiring Indya Kincannon was to assist the mayor in making appointments. Obviously with MPC, Rogero has been slow to act on whatever Kincannon suggested. ■Wayne Christensen has retired as head of Knox Youth Sports after 20 busy and productive years. He and his wife, Sara, moved to Knoxville for ChrisChristensen tensen to work for Whittle Communications in 1983. They came from Minneapolis. By 1996 when he started with KYS, Whittle had folded in Knoxville and he had worked on a Baseball Parent newsletter. But the KYS executive committee that year, consisting in part of Charlie Anderson, Caesar Stair III and Jimmy Haslam, hired Christensen as executive director. During those two decades, he grew the program including adding 3- and 4-year-olds, middle school

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SENIOR NOTES â– Karns Senior Center 8042 Oak Ridge Highway 951-2653 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Offerings include: card games; dance classes; exercise programs; mahjong; art classes; farkle; dominoes; a computer lab. Muffins for Moms, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, May 6. Register for: Brown Bag Lunch: Larry Perry Photography Slide Show, noon Thursday, May 5. Potluck, noon Tuesday, May 10. Musical performance: Three Nice Guys, 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 11. African Photo Safari program, noon Thursday, May 12; bring brown bag lunch; RSVP by May 10.

Wallace Memorial Baptist Church’s clown troupe visited Morning Pointe of Powell. Rose Albers, as Penelope the Clown, leads the troupe. She is pictured with resident Alice Bivens.

â– Halls Senior Center 4405 Crippen Road 922-0416 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday

Susie Cox, now a resident, is sharing her talents for all to enjoy at the assisted living community. Cox sang for many years with The Gospel Victory Singers, a group that performed for area churches. Originally from Claiborne County, Cox shared her group’s album, recorded in the 1960s.

Happenings at Morning Pointe

Who’s Who Two residents at Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab have been named by the Tennessee Health Care Association (THCA) to its annual “Who’s Who in Tennessee Long-term Care.� The program has honored more than 2,300 residents since 1983 who have made noteworthy contributions and helped shape history through their actions. Frank Hall has always loved music. In his teens, he hosted parties where he imitated Elvis. He later became a “roadie� and met the Allman Brothers Band drummer Butch Trucks. He remembers being present when the band wrote some of their first songs. Clara Harris worked as a baker for Knox County Schools to support her five children and six other children she took in. A longtime member of Roseberry Baptist Church, she sang in the choir, cooked and did ser-

Offerings include: card games; exercise classes; quilting, dominoes, dance classes; scrapbooking, craft classes; Tai Chi; movie matinee 2 p.m. Tuesdays; Senior Meals program, noon Wednesdays. Monday, May 9: Muffins for Moms, 10 a.m.; Mayor’s Budget presentation, 2:45 p.m. Register for: AARP Driver safety class, noon-4 p.m. Thursday-Friday, May 12-13; RSVP: 922-0416. ■Morning Pointe Assisted Living 7700 Dannaher Drive 686-5771 or morningpointe.com Upcoming events: “The Missing Man Table and POW/MIA Flag Dedication� ceremony 2 p.m. Friday, May 27. Conducted by Rolling Thunder Tennessee Chapter 3. Reception follows. RSVP by May 20: Brittany Ricker, 512-6563; powell-led@ morningpointe.com.

Knoxville artist Alexander Dumas and Morning Pointe resident Dwight Patterson discuss Dumas’ painting “Saipan-1944.� Dumas presented paintings from his “War Series,� featuring accurate depictions of real soldiers who served in World War II. Patterson is a veteran of World War II whose friend, a Marine, was injured in the Battle of Saipan.

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vice projects. Nell Hamilton, 100, a resident of Willow Ridge Center in Maynardville, will also be included in the Who’s Who honors. Hamilton is retired from the Union County Public Schools where she worked in the cafeteria. She is a member of First Baptist Maynardville, and credits her longevity to “hard work.� All will receive their “Who’s Who� certificate during National Nursing Home Week, May 8-14.

Morning Pointe residents Doris McCurdy, Betty Sibert, Adelyn Mays, Renee Bryant, volunteer Denise O’Rourke, Terry Kanopka, Margaret Herbison, Jane Hodges and Gene Woods shop at Mayo’s Garden Center to purchase flowers for the raised-bed gardens at the assisted living facility.

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cross currents Lynn Pitts lpitts48@yahoo.com

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Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him. (Psalm 33:8 NRSV) The world is too much with us; late and soon, Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers; Little we see in Nature that is ours. We have given our hearts away, a sordid boon. (“The World Is Too Much with Us,� William Wordsworth)

African children enjoy American treats brought over by the CRBC mission team. Photos submitted The Revs. Jim McNeal and Marc Sasser perform a baptism in an African village.

Abiding love for the African people By Cindy Taylor Since 2009, Callahan Road Baptist Church has made three mission trips to Kenya, Africa. This February a mission team from the church spent 10 days there. The crew of eight built a new church, provided a seven-day medical clinic that ministered to more than 250 natives and led and baptized 22 people to faith in Christ. The original 8- x 12-foot church was made of old used lumber and metal. The new church is more than double the size and was constructed of new materials. The people of the villages were grateful to receive the medical care. According to mission team members, the natives have no access to even simple items such as topical medications. The church also sponsors an orphanage in the town of Salama, where the 2016 mission team ministered to 36 boys and girls. This year’s team members included the Rev. Marc Sasser, the Rev. Jim McNeal, DeWayne O’Dell, Roger Rhodes, Kevin Sullivan, Melissa Green and Melinda Buck. This trip was McNeal’s second international mission trip. “I was actually nervous and apprehensive about not even being on the same continent, much less in the same country,� said McNeal. “After the worship on Sunday and meeting the widows in one of the tribes, I went from anxious about being there to the point of being anxious to go back again.� McNeal says the team garnered a lot of attention because of their skin color. Many natives had never seen a white person. He is already in the process of putting together a team to go back next February. “I developed such a love for the people and it was reciprocated,� he said. “I am so excited to go back again.� Callahan Road Baptist

The Rev. Jim McNeal and Roger Rhodes work on the new church building in Kamaku.

Just to be clear, the psalmist and Wordsworth were talking about two different worlds. The psalmist was talking about the earth, the whole of the known creation. Wordsworth was referring to civilization: the affairs of men, the powers that rule, the day to day business of life. Lewis and I had a chance recently to get away from business to enjoy the beauty of the earth. After tax season was officially over (well, except for the extensions – all those folks who somehow needed more time to render unto Caesar), we went to our favorite campground in the mountains. We left the world of business behind in order to soak up the beauty and quiet and peace of God’s world. We had time to listen to the laughing creek, to watch the mallards sail across the lake, to marvel at the moon rising over the mountains. It soothes and heals the soul, I assure you. But, as always, we return to the routine. The trick, however, is this: we – all of us – need to learn to pay attention to this dear little planet, to love it, treasure it, protect it, enjoy it, honor it, preserve it for generations yet unborn. In so doing, we honor and revere the Creator who thought it all up, and gave it to us to be our home. Let us do the job God gave us.

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. ■Ridgeview Baptist Church, 6125 Lacy Road, offers Children’s Clothes Closet and Food Pantry 11 a.m.-2 p.m. each third Saturday. Free to those in the 37912/37849 ZIP code area.

Classes/meetings â– First Comforter Church, 5516 Old Tazewell Pike, hosts MAPS (Mothers At Prayer Service) noon each Friday. Info: Edna Hensley, 771-7788. â– Powell Church, 323 W. Emory Road, hosts Recovery at Powell each Thursday. Dinner, 6 p.m.; worship, 7; groups, 8:15. The program embraces people who struggle with addiction, compulsive behaviors, loss and life challenges. Info: recoveryatpowell.com or 938-2741.

Church is at 1317 Callahan Drive. Info: www.crbchurch. com or 938-3410.

Special services ■“Moms Across the Generations� event for all grieving mothers will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 4110 Central Avenue Pike. The event is hosted by Listening Hearts. Info: 679-1351 or listeningheartsmoms@gmail.com. ■Oaks Chapel American Christian Church, 934 Raccoon Valley Road, will hold revival on the following dates and times: 7 p.m. Friday, May 20; 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, May 21; 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, May 22; 7 p.m. weeknights. Evangelists are the Rev. Boyd Myers and the Rev. Phil Seaton. Everyone welcome.

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InterFaith legal advice clinic May 7 InterFaith Legal Advice Clinic will be held 9:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at First Baptist Church of Knoxville, Trentham Hall, 510 W. Main St. Parking will be available in the Trentham Hall Parking lot between Hill, Walnut and Locust streets. The free legal advice clinic is offered in conjunction with Legal Aid of East Tennessee’s monthly Saturday Bar advice clinic and is hosted by the church to give people a less intimidating environment to talk to a lawyer. Participants in the Faith & Justice Alliance can invite congregants from their churches, synagogues and mosques to bring their legal questions as well. Info: Terry Woods, 384-2175 or twoods@LAET.org; Bill Coley, 292-2307 or bcoley@ hdclaw.com; Ian Hennessey, 637-0203 or ihennessey@londonamburn.com.

â– Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, hosts Morning Breakfast and Afternoon Hang Out for youth each Tuesday. Breakfast and Bible study, 7:20 a.m.; Hang Out Time, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Info: 690-1060 or beaverridgeumc.org.

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Norwood students enjoy math/tech night Third-grade teacher Tiffany Rodgers races against Randell Bridges with math facts during Norwood Elementary’s math/tech night. The event featured a math scavenger hunt with an Olympic theme in honor of the summer Olympics. Teacher Anne Arehart uses the Aurasma app and an iPad to teach about the planets through videos created by students in Lauren Sisk’s fourth-grade class.

REUNION NOTES Norwood Elementary technology teacher Tori Sensing helps a student use the Cardboard virtual reality app and viewer to see Paris. Google Cardboard is this generation’s version of the View Master.

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■ The Halls High class of 1971 reunion, 6 p.m. Saturday, May 14, Li’l Jo’s in Maynardville. Cost: $20 at the door. BYO spirits or beer can be purchased at the restaurant. RSVP: 963-5087, 922-8070 or wolfec4@gmail. com. ■ Annual Reynolds Family Reunion, 11 a.m. Sunday, May 15, at Big Ridge State Park, Tea Room. Bring a covered dish, fishing poles,

games to play, cameras. Lunch, 1 p.m. ■ Central High School Class of 1964’s 70th birthday party, 6-10 p.m. Saturday, June 25, Grande Event Center, 5441 Clinton Highway. Cost: $30, includes full buffet. Info: David, CHS64grad@ gmail.com. ■ Fulton High School Class of 1966 50th reunion, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, Calhoun’s on the River, 400

Written by Avi and Illustrated by Timothy Bush

CHAPTER FIVE: Story So Far: The special soccer team of non-athletic boys, practice for their next game by finding a way not to practice. But the second game looms. Our second game was at Shoreham. If South Orange River had a reputation for being great in sports, so did Shoreham. In fact, the schools were rivals. I always wondered who makes up rivalries. Principals probably cook it up. Maybe they hated each other. Or maybe the school board—any-

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thing to avoid talking about budgets—got it going. I didn’t even know anyone from Shoreham. Didn’t even care. We did get in another practice after the practice when we did not practice. Wasn’t bad. That is, I think we kicked the ball around a bit. The next day we went to a big museum and saw a neat film. In fact, on the bus to Shoreham, Saltz, Radosh and I got into this long discussion about some of the dinosaurs we saw in the

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museum. A guide told us no one knows exactly why they died off. We were trying to figure out why. Saltz had the best idea. “Probably got into sports,” he suggested. “Right,” I said, “The Mastodon Mothers versus the Tyrannosaurus Tiddlywinkers.” In other words, by the time we got out of the bus at Shoreham, we were in a good mood. Being in the bus alone helped. That happened because after the first game, they gave us -- and us alone — a small bus to use when we needed one. For the whole season. I think they thought that the way we played might be catching. As for my being captain, that hadn’t amounted to much, except a little kidding. But as we got near the field, Saltz slipped up to me and said, “Remember, the captain always goes down with his ship.” Actually, it was another beautiful day, one of those early fall days that make you remember summer and wish it were back. Mr. Lester was all smiles. The team was loose. Positively jangling. As we closed in on the field, we could see the Shoreham players working out. We got ourselves ready. Mr. Lester beckoned me over. “When the referee calls, you’re supposed to go out and meet the opposing captain.” “What for?” He looked blankly at me, blushing slightly. “I can’t say I read that,” he admitted. After a bit, the referee did call. I went out to the middle. The Shoreham captain was a big guy for a seventh grader, at least twice as wide as me. He held out his hand and we shook. He nearly busted my fingers. It’s a wonder he didn’t stomp my foot. “How’s it going?” he said, dancing up and down as if his shorts were itchy. “Okay,” I said, putting my hand in my armpit to get back some feeling. “You got a nice field.” “Little chewed up from our last game.” “Oh? Who with?” “Buckingham.” “Really,” I said, pretending that was the least interesting thing in the world. “How’d you guys do?” “We beat them six–zip.” “No kidding,” I said, sorry I asked. In fact, I decided that my first official duty as team captain was not to tell my teammates that we were about to play the team that had beaten, by 6–0, the team that beat us 32–0. Meanwhile, the ref was telling us he wanted a good, hard game, but no rough stuff. I felt like saying, “Don’t worry, we do best at bad, soft and easy.” But I didn’t. “Good luck,” the Shoreham captain said to me. “Thanks,” I replied, “we’ll need it.” He looked at me a little funny. Probably

thought I was kidding. I wasn’t. I can’t tell you about the whole game. Just the highlights. Or rather, the lowlights. It wasn’t all that different from the Buckingham game. I do remember being impressed because they didn’t score right away. Not in the first ten seconds, anyway. In fact, I think we had the ball on their side of the field briefly. What is worth telling about is our first goal. It came about this way. They were on the attack. Actually, they were always on the attack. Just as we were always on the defense. But in this case, they had brought the ball nicely down the left line, passed it to the middle guys, pretty much in front of me — that is, in front of the goal. Meanwhile, my trusty buddy Saltz, as well as Root and Hays, were right in there, flailing away, hacking with their feet, rear ends, heads, whatever they found useful and close to the ball. It didn’t work. The ball kept getting closer. To me. I crouched, ready to miss. The ball squirted loose. Hays was right there and gave it a kick with the swift instinct of a true player. Right into our goal. Point for them. The best part was when the ball went in and the Shoreham team all lifted their arms. That’s a soccer tradition, airing your armpits after all that footwork. Anyway, I saw Hays lift his arms too, with this great idiot’s grin of success on his face. Eliscue tipped him off, delicately. “Wrong side, Bozo,” he said. Hays’s grin dropped like lead weights. He stood there, truly shaken. At another furious part of the game, I remember looking across the field and noticing that their goaltender was lying flat on his back, hands beneath his head, taking a sunbath. That really made me mad. I was still glaring at him as their twenty-second goal went whizzing past my eyes. Final score: 47–0. Guess who won? I wondered, did that make them better than Buckingham, or us worse? “Well,” said Dorman, as we dragged into our bus for the ride home, “they said we couldn’t get worse, but we showed them. Lot of points.” “Yeah, but I scored one of them,” Hays reminded us. We applauded with slow, regular beats, “Yeah! Hurray!” Mr. Lester, sitting up front with the driver, was doing his best to pretend he didn’t know us by reading one of his books, How to Be a Successful, Winning Coach. He never did tell me what a captain was supposed to do. (To be continued.)

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Northwest hosts expo night Parents and students were welcomed to Northwest Middle School for an expo night to show off the programs and great things happening at the school.

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The event was geared mainly for rising fifth graders, to give them a look inside the school and talk to staff members, but current students also attended. One of the neatest features of the night was visiting the school store. Rising fifth grade students were given a Pride Ticket during the event to spend in the store that evening. Items in the store include school supplies, small toys, games, food items and more. Teacher Constance Cox oversees the operation of the store but gives her students many responsibilities. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, students take carts filled with supplies through the hallways, allowing purchases to be made using Pride Tickets instead of cash. The tickets are earned through good behavior, and students enjoy collecting them to save for a special item. During the expo night, community partners donated items such as water bottles, waterproof phone pockets, t-shirts and more. Any items not sold were added to the inventory, giving students even more selection and reason to keep up the good behavior.

CALL FOR ARTISTS ■Submissions for “The Word,� an art competition that asks artists to look deeply into the meaning and use of words throughout history and in our daily lives, are being accepted by Broadway Studios and Gallery, 1127 N. Broadway. Entries will be accepted 11 a.m.-7 p.m. ThursdaySaturday, May 26-28. Info: Jessica Gregory, 556-8676; BroadwayStudiosAnd Gallery.com; Broadway StudiosAndGallery@ gmail.com. ■The Tennessee Arts Commission is accepting application for its Arts Build Communities (ABC) grants until 4:30 p.m. (CST) Friday, July 1. The grants will be distributed throughout all arts disciplines as recognized by the Tennessee Arts Commission, including dance, music, opera/ musical theatre, theatre, visual arts, design arts, crafts, photography, media arts, literature, interdisciplinary and folk arts. Info: Suzanne Cada, 523-7543 or sc@ knoxalliance.com.

Tess McCarter was presented the Barney Thompson Award during the recognition ceremony. Northwest Middle School cheerleaders Mary Hazelwood, Jamya Lewis and Nevaeh Farmer hosted the expo night, greeting guests and providing information to make everyone’s night go smoothly. Photos by R. White

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some in memory of former students. Individuals going into the military were recognized and top athletes were honored. Awards were presented in each of the school departments, recognizing those who worked hard. Following the ceremony, the senior class celebrated with a picnic and received yearbooks.

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Keelie selected Johnson University because it is close to home, and the school has a Christian atmosphere which is important to her. While in college she plans to study sports medicine and become a trainer. At Powell, Keelie was selected to the All-District team her sophomore through senior years, was given the Panther Award for the team and was a CAREacter athlete. Attending the signing with Keelie were her parents Jeff and Missy Lusby; brothers Cole and Cannon; grandparents Roland and Lisa Johansson, friends and teammates.

Brandon Brown was presented the Hoyt Orr Award by assistant principal Jan Deaderick. Photos by R. White

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Rule #2: You are how you eat By Dr. Donald G. Wegener Each one of us is individual, inside and outside. This is why some diets work for some people while others succeed with a totally different type of diet. There are literally hundreds of different diets books available today, each claiming Dr. Wegener to be the perfect diet for you, and each one promises to give you increased energy, vitality and weight loss. Figuring out what foods do best for your individual physiology is called metabolic typing. There are three basic metabolic types: slow oxidizers, fast oxidizers and mixed oxidizers. Slow oxidizers are people who tend to quickly burn up fat and therefore do better on a high carbohydrate diet. A higher carbohydrate intake spares fat to help balance out how quickly food is used for energy in a slow oxidizer. These people usually do best on a ration of 60 percent carbohydrates, 25 percent proteins and 16 percent fat. These are the type of people who feel better when they consume carbohydrates, but they have to be careful not to get addicted to them because too many carbohydrates will make anyone fatter. Fast oxidizers are people who tend to burn carbohydrates quickly and therefore require a relatively large amount of fats and proteins in their diet to balance out their metabolism. If you are a fast oxidizer you will want to experiment with a diet that has roughly 30 percent carbohydrates, 40 percent proteins and 30 percent fats. It is important

for these types of people to eat frequently and have protein at every meal. This type of person will want to avoid high glycemic foods that limit their carbohydrates, and stick mainly to low glycemic fruits and vegetables and small amounts of grain. Mixed oxidizers are people who are actually a combination of both types and can sometimes fluctuate between one type or the other depending on stress and other external environmental factors. Mixed types obviously have the most freedom with the way they eat but must be in tune with their bodies to know if they are leaning one way or the other from day to day. A mixed oxidizer will generally do better to eat a diet containing approximately 50 percent carbohydrates, 30 percent proteins and 20 percent fats, however this could vary from day to day depending on their stressors. Losing weight is not as easy as choosing the latest fad diet. It is a process of figuring out the type of diet you were born to eat and make sure you stay within those parameters during each meal. To get the weight loss you want you need to eat like your body wants to eat, not like the latest fad diet or the way your favorite fitness model eats. Next week: You are when you eat

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Historic hamlet On April 24, some lucky folks stepped back in time with the 26th annual Historic Fourth and Gill Tour of Homes. Less than two miles from downtown Knoxville, the historic area features more than 250 residential structures. Many locals and former residents spent the gorgeous day strolling amongst beautifully restored early 1900’s Craftsman style homes and bungalows. “The Fourth and Gill neighborhood is one of Knoxville’s premier historic districts,” said Jenny Wright, president and Tour of Homes co-chair. “The tour included the Greystone mansion and Central UMC, one of the city’s most beautiful examples of Gothic Revival architecture.” Six local artists were showcased during the tour. Artist Heather Quinsey moved to North Knoxville from Ontario and says she loves living in the area. Quinsey works with found items to create one-of-akind collages and took the opportunity to show her art on her front porch during the tour.

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Homeowners Ben Lee and Lisi Schoenbach live on Luttrell Street with their three children. Their home was a featured residence on the tour. They rented for two years, then purchased the home in 2004. Lee says North Knoxville is a great place to live. “We love our neighbors and love that we have sidewalks,” he said. “We also like how close we are to downtown so we can walk down there a lot.” Tim Parker has lived in the neighborhood more than 25 years. He and wife Missy love their neighborhood. “My wife grew up in West Knoxville and never knew this part of town existed,” he said. “It is such a great place to live. We know all of our neighbors and have probably been in every house. All of us in the neighborhood buy different

Tour volunteers Tim Parker, Judy and David visit on Parker’s front porch after the tour.

tools and then share them. We found this house on a Sunday stroll and have been here long enough now to see a whole new generation move in.” Tour attendees walked at their own pace through the open residences or rode a guided trolley. Mark your calendar now for the 27th Anniversary Tour of Homes to be held April 23, 2017.

Sarah Henson and Cody Hurley take a moment in front of the Lee home on Luttrell Street.

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Everything Mushrooms lives up to its name By Carol Z. Shane When you walk into Everything Mushrooms on Sevier Avenue in South Knoxville, you walk into a whole new world. Jars of dried mushrooms in a dizzying variety line the walls, books about growing and using them fill tables. Cultivation supplies and pieces of apparatus – “inoculation loop,” “surgical steel scalpel,” “culture tubes” – crowd the shelves. Out back there’s a greenhouse and a variety of logs sprouting shiitakes. Store manager Sean McKay is eager to share the art and craft of mushroom cultivation with everyone. And Everything Mushrooms makes it easy for the most clueless beginner to start this rewarding, and ultimately delicious, hobby. Gesturing toward a log leaning against the wall in the store, McKay says, “Put it in your yard and let Mother Nature

do the work for you!” A Montana transplant whose background is in forestry, McKay moved here to take a job at Blackberry Farm. Then, “I fell in love with an East Tennessee gal,” he says, “so I guess I’m stuck!” But he says there Sean McKay are much worse places to be stuck. “Geographically we’re in a very good location.” With the nearby mountains and forests, “this is a rich mushrooming environment.” In business for 10 years and offering dried gourmet and medicinal mushrooms, truffles and truffle oils, mushroom oils and dressings, soup mixes and seasonings, Everything Mushrooms is a real destination for foodies

in the know. But, says McKay, the South Knox location is actually the “front of the house for a very big operation.” Everything Mushrooms does most of it business online. “There are probably only a dozen or so such stores in the whole country,” he says. It’s definitely a niche market, but the business’s products are much in demand by restaurants, chefs and farmers, as well as home hobbyists. And, as with any hobby, you can take it as far and as deep as you want. A beginner’s kit costs less than $20, and those more advanced can find everything they need here, too. McKay demonstrates several ways of cultivating the fabulous fungi – six-pound spawn blocks of sawdust filled with germinating cultures; liquid cultures that can be injected into a growing medium; individually-

sized bags of inoculated wooden dowels for plugging your own logs. Spawn? Fungi? Inoculation? If it all sounds a bit exotic, don’t worry. “You’re actually looking at a very clean product,” says McKay. “Everything is natural and sterilized.” And the dedicated staffers are there to help. “It’s not like you’re just putting something in the ground,” says McKay. “Customer service is something we really pride ourselves on.” So whether you’re just looking for a way to expand your gourmet tastes, or you’re in search of a new adventure that will reward you and your family for years to come, plan a visit

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Partners in books and reading Vaughn It’s a lot like that peanut butter and jelly thing, this literacy relationship about books and reading between the Bearden Rotary Club and Pond Gap Elementary School. It’s been going on for 10-plus years with no signs of slowing. On Friday, April 15, a group of Bearden Rotarians delivered a backlog of books to the Pond Gap library. “About five years ago we started asking their librarian for a list of books for their library,” said Rotarian Dick Hinton. “Our club buys the books and we have our weekly speakers sign the inside cover and then donate them to their library.” Bearden Rotarians who helped deliver the books were Hinton, Gary Ricciardi, John Heins and club president Tom Daughtrey. “Pond Gap School is high poverty and it happens to be in the Bearden area. The ‘Rotary Reader’ program was one of our first regular activities, but over the years we’ve done a range of things,” says Hinton, who heads up the reading program. “Every Friday there will be four slots open for club Rotarians to fill, to spend 20 minutes or so

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BIZ NOTES ■ Clarence L. Vaughn III is the new executive director of the Police Advisory and Review Committee, which reviews citizen complaints and internal affairs reports involving the Knoxville Police Department. Vaughn holds an MBA from Syracuse University and a bachelor’s in business administration from Florida A&M. He has worked in banking and business consulting since 2007. Vaughn moved to Knoxville 11 years ago. His wife, Syreeta, is a native Knoxvillian. They have two daughters. ■ Andrew Clark is a new vice president at Barge Waggoner Sumner and Cannon Inc., appointed during the annual stockholders’ meeting April 23. Clark leads the water services team in the Knoxville office. His projects include water and wastewater planning and treatment, pumping stations, replacements and rehabilitations. Clark earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from UT.

Rotarians and school personnel are pictured with students from Ms. Harrison’s third grade classroom: (front) Alijah Davidson, Tyrese Mack, Rylee Greaney, Miracle Jackson, Jillian McGuire; (middle) Nevaeh Strickland, Sirvontez Jones, Saif Abdulameer, Joshua Ogle, Adonta Jones; (back) assistant principal Arrin Alaniz, Gary Ricciardi, Dick Hinton, librarian Michelle Broyles, John Heins and Bearden club president Tom Daughtrey.

reading books to the students.” Hinton adds that school administrators have asked then to recruit men to read since it’s rare for the students to see a man in that role. The Rotary Club of Farragut has the same books-for-the library program with Ball Camp Elementary School as does the Rotary Club of Knoxville with Sarah Moore Greene Elementary.

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We recently reported that the Rotary Club of Knoxville will help restore the amphitheater at the Elkmont Campground in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The club’s first Work Day at Elkmont will be on Saturday, June 4, at 9 a.m. The work will be followed by a picnic lunch at Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area.

Mother’s Day at Knoxville Center Knoxville Center will celebrate Mother’s Day in style with makeovers, giveaways and a “Calling All Moms” fashion show on Saturday, May 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Center Court. Moms are invited to enjoy complimentary styling, makeovers, makeup tips and live beauty demonstrations. From 2-3 p.m., attendees can catch a glimpse of the newest trends during a “Calling All Moms” fashion

■ Steve Cruze has been named chief operating officer of Premier Surgical Associates. He previously worked as practice manager for Premier’s Fort Sanders Regional office. He is a retired U.S. Army master sergeant, serving for 21 years as a health care specialist. Cruze served in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom with the 10th Mountain Division. He lives in Powell with his wife and two children. ■ Jerry Epps M.D. has been named senior vice president and chief medical officer of the UT Medical Center. Epps, who has more than three decades of experience as an anesthesiologist and in physician leadership, most recently served as chair of the Department of Anesthesiology with the medical center and UT Graduate School of Medicine. Epps replaces Dr. Jack Lacey, who retired after four decades with the medical center. A native of Benton, Ky., Epps lives in Knoxville with his wife of 40 years, Eleesa. Their adult daughter, Courtney Epps Read, also lives in Knoxville. ■ Fountain City Business and Professional Association meets 11:45 a.m. each second Wednesday, Central Baptist Church fellowship hall. President is John Fugate, jfugate43@gmail.com or 688-0062. ■ Halls Business and Professional Association meets noon each third Tuesday, Beaver Brook Country Club. President is Carl Tindell, carlt@tindells.com or 922-7751. ■ Powell Business and Professional Association meets noon each second Tuesday, Jubilee Banquet Facility. President is John Bayless, john.bayless@ftr.com or 947-8224.

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show, featuring looks from Belk, Buckle, ■ The Halls High class of 1971 reunion, 6 p.m. Saturday, May 14, Li’l Jo’s in Maynardville. Cost: JCPenney, Loralei’s and Sears. $20 at the door. BYO spirits or beer can be “We are excited to host this fun and enpurchased at the restaurant. RSVP: 963-5087, tertaining event for the moms of Knoxville,” 922-8070 or wolfec4@gmail.com. said Lara Sievers, the mall’s general manager. “Knoxville Center is proud to be a com- ■ Annual Reynolds Family Reunion, 11 a.m. Sunday, May 15, at Big Ridge State Park, Tea munity resource as the place to shop, relax Room. Bring a covered dish, fishing poles, and spend time with friends and family.” games to play, cameras. Lunch, 1 p.m. Info: knoxvillecenter.com or 865-544■ Central High School Class of 1964’s 70th 1500

birthday party, 6-10 p.m. Saturday, June 25, Grande Event Center, 5441 Clinton Highway. Cost: $30, includes full buffet. Info: David, CHS64grad@gmail.com. ■ Fulton High School Class of 1966 50th reunion, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, Calhoun’s on the River, 400 Neyland Drive. Cost: $25. Reservations deadline: July 15. Reservations/payment: Fulton High School 1966 Reunion, c/o Doug Welch, 890 Hansmore Place, Knoxville TN 37919. Info: Dougwelch1948@yahoo.com.

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THURSDAY, MAY 5 Big Ridge 4th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Big Ridge Elementary School library. Info: 992-5212. Computer Workshop: Introducing the Computer, 10:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Preregistration required. Info/ registration: 922-2552.

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FRIDAY, MAY 6 Opening reception for “Body of Art� exhibition by Annamaria Gundlach, 5-9 p.m., Broadway Studios and Gallery, 1127 N. Broadway. Exhibit on display through May 31. Info: BroadwayStudiosAndGallery. com or Jessica Gregory, 556-8676.

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The Dollywood Penguin Players will perform a storybook after school, 3:30 p.m., Luttrell Public Library community center room. A popcorn and water snack will be provided. All ages welcome. “Find your park: Great Smoky Mountains National Park� 1-2 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by Dana Soehn, GSNP spokesperson. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711. Transit of Mercury Stargazing Workshop, 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Marble Springs State Historic Site, 1220 W. Governor John Sevier Highway. Event is free, but donations appreciated. Bring lunch and proper eye protection. Info: 573-5508; info@marblesprings.net; marblesprings.net.

“The Best Man� performed by the Encore Theatrical Company, Walters State Community College Morristown campus. Performances: 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Info/tickets: etcplays. org or 423-318-8331.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 6-22 “Snow White and Rose Red,� 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. Info/tickets: knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com; info@childrenstheatreknoxville.com; 208-3677.

TUESDAY, MAY 10 Paulette 6th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Paulette Elementary School cafeteria. Info: 992-5212.

SATURDAY, MAY 7 Bee Friends beekeeping club’s annual free field day, noon, Well Being Conference Center in Tazewell. Club president will open a honeybee hive and explain what is going on; meet and talk with local beekeepers; refreshments. Info: WellBeingCC.org or 626-9000. “College Financial Planning� workshop, 10:30 a.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Presented by Darrell Keathley, COFFE. Info: 922-2552. Flea market and more, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Trinity UMC, 5613 Western Ave. Other activities include: United Methodist Men pancake breakfast, 8-10 a.m.; Medic blood drive; car wash; bake sale. All proceeds go to special mission projects. Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee. Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org. North Hills Garden Club Private Garden Tour, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., North Hills neighborhood. Featuring seven private residential gardens located along the neighborhood’s boulevards. Rain date: May 14. Also includes silent auction. Proceeds go to beautification of the neighborhood’s boulevards and park. Info: facebook. com/NorthHillsGardenClub. Plant sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Heiskell UMC, 9420 Heiskell Road. Plant sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway. Sale will run for approximately two weeks. Info: appalachianarts.net, 494-9854.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 7-8 Blooms Days Festival and Marketplace, 9 a.m.5 p.m., UT Gardens, 2518 Jacob Drive. Cost: $8, one day; $12, both days. Featuring: specialty plants, unique garden goods, live music, garden workshops, children’s activities and more. Info/schedule of workshops: utgardens.tennessee.edu.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 Computer Workshop: Internet and Email Basics, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Requires “Introducing the Computer’ or equivalent skills. Info/registration: 525-5431. International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook.

THURSDAY, MAY 12 “Getting Your House in Order� seminar, 2-3 p.m.., Physicians Regional Medical Center, 900 East Oak Hill Ave., Emerald Room. Free; registration required. Info/ registration: 1-855-TENNOVA (836-6682) or Tennova.com. “Grow Veggies Anywhere,� 3:15-4:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by Master Gardener Amy Haun. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892. Halls Book Club: “The Rosie Project,� 1 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552. Living with Diabetes: Putting the Pieces Together, 2-4:30 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784. Union County Family Community and Education (FCE) clubs spring luncheon and meeting, 10:30 a.m., Community Baptist Church on Highway 61West. “Music in the Air ... the Musical Heritage of East Tennessee� covered dish luncheon will be hosted by the Big Ridge FCE Club. Guest speaker: Jack Neely, executive director of the Knoxville History Project. The community is invited. RSVP by May 1 to Gloria Halcomb, 585-4774.

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By Carol Z. Shane

athy Hart, manager of the Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra Association, had no idea what she was starting when she gathered 15 young string players in her basement in 1994. In the ensuing 22 years, under the guidance and care of the violin teacher and dedicated educator, the program has grown to include hundreds of kids from all over the region, rehearsing and performing in five different ensembles, each with its own conductor. “This is my passion,� says Hart. This summer, many of those young players are headed to string camp. “The KSYO summer string camp is one of the favorite weeks for the staff, alumni and current students to work together, make great music and have fun,� says Hart. “A theme is picked each year and music is selected based on that theme. Classes are organized to work with the theme as well. The 2016 theme is ‘That’s Entertainment’ – music from movie, musical and TV show themes. During the week, KSO musicians and local teachers coach and assist the participants.� The camp happens this year from June 20-24 and is open to any and all string students at various levels of ability, not just current KSYO members. Originally scheduled to take place at Bearden High School, the camp may instead move to Hardin Valley Academy, due to renovations at BHS. But To page 2

These young string players work hard and have fun. Shown rehearsing are Anna Anderson, 11, Michelle Waters, 18, Kelsie Edie, 14, and Pedro Lima, 17. In the background are Katherine Spann, 13, and Caroline Farmer, a UT junior who coaches the young players. Photo by Carol Z. Shane

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These young musicians are looking forward to summer string camp. Shown (back) are Lindsey Hedrick, 14, Matthew Keever,14, Gregory Croisdale, 16, Elliott Mills, 16, Candace Pang, 16, and Katelyn Hedrick, 13. In the front are Abby Arsenault, 12, Kristina McCune, 14, and Hannah Shipstad, 13. Photo by Carol Z. Shane

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Abner, an Emerald Youth participant at Laurel Church of Christ, shows off his catch to Gary Milton of Youth Spiritual Outdoor Adventures, host of the camp.

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he folks at Emerald Youth Foundation are looking forward to another summer full of kids. In addition to emerald Youth Sports comprehensive year-round program of leagues, teams and clinics for baseball, basketball, soccer, swimming, track and volleyball, Emerald Youth Foundation serves more than 300 young people in summer programs. Just Lead, EYF’s after school ministry, will continue its programs throughout the summer at Mt. Zion Baptist, Emerald Avenue United Methodist, Virginia Avenue Ministry, Laurel Church of Christ, Hope Central, Second United

Emerald Youth kids learn during the summer through experiences such as Junior Achievement BizTown in Clinton. Methodist Church and Western Heights Baptist Center, the seven city churches who partner with EYF to provide afterschool programs during the school year. Activity groups are broken down by age. Elementary school kids, for example, will take field trips to places like Pigeon Forge and area swimming pools. “We really enjoy taking our kids to Ijams Park, and we’ll probably have some kids over at Beardsley Farm too,� said John Crooks, EYF’s marketing and communications director. The biggest event of the summer is Just Lead Camp Week, June 13-17, where kids involved in summer programs will get a chance to pick unique

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camps they’d like to be involved with. There will be an outdoors camp where 20 to 30 kids will go fishing and kayaking. For kids who love acting, there’s theater camp, where they will perform a play at the end of the week. For future business leaders, here’s Junior Achievement BizTown in Clinton, equipped with a radio station, a Pilot Food Mart and other establishments where kids can learn what it’s like to run a business. There’s a sports camp with opportunities for focus on several different sports. The camp, Crooks said, is one of the most popular events Emerald Youth Foundation offers during the year.

Children who want to go to camp will be asked to list their top three choices, and the EYF staff will make assignment based on several factors, including available space and prior camp experience. “We try to give the kids a broad range of experiences,� Crooks said. “Variety of Eastern Tennessee generously sponsors camp week, and it takes a lot of effort to pull it off.� Info: emeraldyouth.org/contact-us or 865-637-3227

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By Carol Z. Shane

f you’re looking for a cool new way for kids to have fun this summer, look no further than Knoxville’s ice rinks. Both Cool Sports in Farragut and the Ice Chalet in Bearden offer summer skating camps and ice hockey lessons. Adults can get in on the fun, too. “Ice skating promotes healthy living and fun for ALL ages” says Cool Sports’ website. Nikki Copeland-Ronayne, director of figure skating for Cool Sports, has been skating since she was 5 years old and competing since she was 6. After attending the University of Tennessee, she auditioned for Holiday on Ice and toured Europe with the show. “I spent almost four years of my life traveling to new cities and arenas and have performed in front of thousands of skating enthusiasts,” she says. “My life has been nothing short of exciting!” Copeland-Ronayne has spent the last 13 years developing a skating program at Cool Sports utilizing the US Figure Skating curriculum. She says her program is dedicated to “building skaters who not only skate for recreational enjoyment, but also compete amongst other elite level skaters throughout the Southeast. “I often think of all of the lessons that I have learned from being a figure skater,” she says. “Get up when you fall down. Smile even when we feel like crying. Learn from your mistakes and bask in the glory of your successes. Cherish those around you that encourage you to be better than you already are. “Whenever I’m with a student I try to always nurture their strengths, and point out areas that need a little attention. I’m definitely a big ‘cookie’ coach – good stuff first, then stuff to work on, followed by good stuff.” Over at the Ice Chalet, the ice rink floor is currently being rebuilt. According to Julia Hardin, director of the Ice

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Cool Sports offers many choices in ice sports for youngsters. Shown from left are Corinne Oliphant, Alia Smith, Micah Foster, Morgan Newman, KyLee Toole, Charlotte Rogers, Catherine Rivers, Jenna Schoonheim, Aimee Wagner, Molly Haymore, Bonnie Dudley, Alisha Sarley, Eunyoung Hong, Skyler Shipstad, Skye Armstrong and Chloe Wagner. Photos submitted

Chalet’s skating school, it’s the first major renovation since the business opened in 1962. “We usually close in April and May” for maintenance, she says, but this renovation will allow the rink to stay open year-round. Their “Swizzle and Sizzle” summer skating camp for beginner and intermediate skaters begins June 27. Hardin says, “I grew up at the Ice Chalet.” A graphic designer, she previously worked for Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C., where she also taught skating. When she returned to Knoxville in the late ’90s, “I decided I’d like to teach skating in my home rink.” Beginning skaters are taught everything they need to know in order to become accomplished, but “we do it with an emphasis on fun,” she says. “It’s the cool place to be in the middle of a very hot time of year!” Cool Sports is located at 110 South Watt Road. Info: coolsportstn.com or 218-4500. The Ice Chalet is located at 100 Lebanon Street in the Bearden area. Info: chaleticerinks.com or 588-1858.

Ice skating is a great way for kids to cool off this summer. Shown at the Ice Chalet are Aaron Blake, Sara Beth Bogartz, Heather Helton and Ellie Tidwell.

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