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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.

Rocks and stocks: Lewis does both By Carol Z. Shane When Noell Lewis chose to move to East Tennessee from Winston-Salem to establish her own Edward Jones office, she did so because of rather unusual priorities. “If you draw a four-hour radius around Knoxville,� she says, “you’ll find all the best rock climbing destinations in the southeastern US.� That’s right. It wasn’t the natural beauty, the vibrant downtown or the Tennessee River. It wasn’t even the Vols. It was, in climber lingo, all those available “crags.� Lewis and her husband, Craig, met in the New River Gorge of West Virginia. “He literally was being lowered off of a cliff,� she says, when she walked up and introduced herself. Now parents of two – daughter Riley, 4, and son Aiden, 8 months – the Lewises never miss a chance to head out for a day of fun, adventure and challenge enjoying their favorite outdoor activity. The type of climbing they do, called “sport climbing,� allows for only one person to climb at a time, and the ascent is not contingent on a rope system. “The rope is just there,� says Lewis, but it’s there for safety, not active, reasons. The Lewises usually do “single-pitch� climbing, where climbers follow a predetermined path of predrilled carabiners. Strength, endurance and ability to maneuver are of prime importance.

Pancake breakfast The Fountain City Lions Club will hold their annual pancake breakfast, 8-11 a.m. Saturday, May 14, in the Lions Building at Fountain City Park. Tickets are $5 per person for all-you-can-eat pancakes.

Ed and Bob to Happy Holler At-large commissioners Ed Brantley and Bob Thomas will meet constituents 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at the Time Warp Tea Room, 1209 North Central. Everyone is invited.

Rabies clinics Knox County Health Department and the Knoxville Veterinarian Medical Association will hold rabies clinics Saturday, May 14, from 2-4:30 p.m. at several Knox County schools. Dogs and cats should be 3 months of age or older; cost is $10 per animal. Sites include Bearden High, Bearden Middle, BrickeyMcCloud Elementary, Carter Middle, Cedar Bluff Primary, and these elementary schools: Chilhowee, Christenberry, Gibbs, Hardin Valley, Karns, Mount Olive, Norwood, Ritta and Shannondale. At the vaccination clinics, all pets must be restrained. Dogs should be on a leash, and cats should be in carriers or pillowcases (a pillowcase is preferred because the vaccine can be administered through the cloth). People with aggressive or uncontrollable dogs are advised to leave the pet in the car and ask for assistance at registration.

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Noell Lewis scales “The New� in the New River Gorge in West Virginia. Photo by Dan Brayack

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Sternberg property back to MPC on Thursday By Sandra Clark The 37-acre tract on Emory Road adjacent to the Powell Branch Library is back on the planning commission’s agenda for rezoning. MPC meets at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at the City County Building. Now zoned for mixed use – residential and commercial – the owner, Dr. Jim Sternberg, wants a more traditional commercial zoning.

MPC staff initially recommended against general commercial and staff were backed by the MPC commissioners. But Sternberg appealed the denial to Knox County Commission where he found support. The issue was remanded to MPC. Executive Director Gerald Green came to Powell, meeting with neighbors and Sternberg in March. He then met privately with Sternberg to hammer out conditions for rezoning.

Now staff is recommending approval of planned commercial with multiple conditions: ■Landscaping – a 10-foot strip installed between development and any street or road to include trees; and a continuous row of shrubs buffering any parking areas. Landscaping can be added as property is developed. ■Curb cuts will be limited to three on Emory Road, including the existing entrance to the Powell

Animal Hospital and the existing entrance to the residential-style structures (former Bell homeplace) to the west. â– Pedestrian connectivity must be ensured; including a greenway easement along Beaver Creek. Trails or sidewalks shall be installed from the Emory Road sidewalk to the proposed Beaver Creek greenway.

Then we cratered to a low of 35 one month. It’s been a wild ride. Now we have robust, fairly stable development, at levels we can manage. It’s a good place to be.� Developer Scott Davis agrees. “In the last 13 months, we’ve seen a very significant turnaround in the housing market, For six or seven years, we didn’t do anything but fight the banks, and now we’re putting lots on the ground at the 2006 rate.� Davis remembers 2006 as the last good year before the bubble burst. “The housing boom we saw in

‘07 was clearly not sustainable,� said Davis, who owns Eagle Bend Development. “Now, we’re growing at a nice, healthy rate and our economy has rebounded very well – Knox County’s population has grown by 60,000 in recent years. There’s lots of stuff coming back toward the downtown area, and we’ve got six subdivisions working, plus a 248-unit apartment complex off Hardin Valley Road.� County Finance Director Chris Caldwell isn’t prone to enthusiasm, but admits he likes the trends he’s seeing in his budget numbers. “It’s good to see the growth in the

revenue that appears in our general fund. It’s an indicator that tells us our economy is growing and headed in the right direction and alleviates pressure on the budget.� In fiscal year 2015, for example, Caldwell said revenue from building permit fees came in at 125 percent of budget projections. “We expected $925,000 and received $1.1 million, and it will be better this year. Through the month of April, we are at $994,000, and I can tell you that a year ago, we were at $879,000. We’re up 13 percent over April of last year.�

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Housing market back from recession By Betty Bean

Knox County’s residential housing market, the engine that drives the local economy, has bounced back from a long string of tough years, and those involved in building, regulating and counting the money are happy to put the recession years in the rear view mirror. “We’re really pleased to see single family home construction recover so well,� said Dwight Van de Vate, Knox County’s senior director of Engineering and Public Works. “Pre-recession, we would sometimes see almost 250 homes a month – clearly unsustainable.

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Two weeks can change your life Stroke survivor gets back on his bike

John McDermid is looking forward to the summer days ahead. He has big plans for his new recumbent trike. “Plans are to ride every weekend on the trails around the area, if possible,â€? says McDermid, 57, who lives in Jefferson County, and works in Hamblen County. The recumbent trike is a multi-terrain vehicle McDermid can use on or off road, with an adjustable seat, rear wheel drive, and front twowheel steering. “It has a 28-speed gearing system like a typical mountain bike,â€? McDermid explains, “real smooth and comfortable.â€? One of the most important features of the recumbent trike is its stability. McDermid is a stroke survivor who, just a few years ago, could barely walk. Therapy at Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center helped him get back on the road. McDermid was at ďŹ rst misdiagnosed as having vertigo, then further symptoms were misdiagnosed as being related to the medication he’d been given. On Oct. 14, he lost all use of his limbs, and his wife called 911 for an ambulance to rush him to Knoxville. The ďŹ nal diagnosis was vertebral artery occlusion with dissection and stenosis of the basilar artery, meaning two of his arteries supplying blood to his brain were not doing their job. Surgery was deemed too risky, so McDermid spent three weeks in the hospital’s critical care unit. The whole experience caught McDermid off guard, because he never suspected he was at risk for a stroke. Reviewing his risk factors at the time, there weren’t many to count. He’d dealt with a bit of hypertension, and there had been some family history of heart disease, but on the whole, McDermid had been doing all the right things to stay healthy. “I would say I was in decent shape and good weight as I was cycling quite a bit at the time, feel- McDermid says. “No idea that ing life was good at 57 years old,â€? something like this would happen to me, but it was not your regular stroke, either.â€? It was a different person who checked out of the hospital in November 2014. John McDermid, very active and seemingly in good recognizing a stroke health just a month earlier, now required assistance to accomplish Use the FAST test to daily tasks. remember the signs of a stroke: “I could not walk,â€? McDermid says, “but was ablee to m move ovee myy lleft ov eftt ef F = FACE: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop? A = ARMS: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? S = SPEECH: Ask the person to There are several things John repeat a simple sentence. McDermid wishes he had known Does it sound strange or before he had a stroke, and he slurred? hopes to help others who may be T = TIME: If you observe any at risk. “Know your blood presof these signs, call 911 sure, cholesterol level and stress immediately. levels,â€? he advises, “and listen to your body.â€?

Therapy took McDermid from the wheelchair to a walker, and from the walker to a cane. He was also challenged to master leg exercises, and walking on stairs. An occupational therapist worked on his ďŹ ne motor skills like tying his shoe laces, getting dressed and working with his hands. “Speech therapy was by far the most challenging,â€? McDermid says, “but rewarding.â€? The speech therapy consisted of cognizant therapy, problem solving, multitasking, reading and writing. McDermid met every challenge, and one reason for that was the

John McDermid is active and on the road again following stroke rehabilitation at PNRC.

limbs, having recovered some mobility on that side.� McDermid was admitted to Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center for two weeks that changed the course of his life. “I did three hours of therapy Monday through Friday, and one hour on Saturdays,� he says. “The physical therapist had me doing a lot of lower limb work like the balance bar, transferring from the wheelchair to the bed b d and back.� be back ck..

The voice of experience While hospitals in small communities can offer great medical services, treatment of a stroke can require more specialized care. “Know the hospitals that specialize in stroke treatment,� he says. “Always call an ambulance rather than getting someone to

drive you to the hospital, because time saves lives, and speeds up diagnosis and treatment.� To those who are already stroke survivors, McDermid offers encouragement. “Be positive, listen to your doctors, nurses and therapists,� Mc-

Dermid says. “Do everything they tell you to and more, and never give up hope.� McDermid also says a good support system is critical to recovery, so “join a stroke support group,� he says, “and you will be amazed what you get out of it.�

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“I would most definitely recommend Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center over any other place in the world,� John McDermid says. McDermid suffered a stroke in 2014.

attitude of the therapists who were trying to help him. “Their compassion, work ethic and dedication to their professions are so apparent that it makes you want to work as hard as humanly possible,â€? McDermid says. “They are all so positive that it’s infectious.â€? Two weeks later he was released to outpatient therapy closer to home. “Wow, there was a huge transformation,â€? he marvels. Faith, family and friends gave McDermid the homegrown support and encouragement he needed to heal, and return to his life back home. PNRC gave him the tools to get there. “I would most deďŹ nitely recommend Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center over any other place in the world,â€? McDermid says. “What they do is truly amazing, the therapy has been developed and tried, and it works.â€? Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death and a leading cause of serious, long-term adult disability. To learn how Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center is helping stroke survivors get their lives back, visit patneal.org or call 1-800-PAT-NEAL (728-6325).

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Recreating Historic Powell Station Justin Bailey often creates this word picture: Imagine leaving your home, walking over to Powell Station Park, maybe catching a baseball game at the high school and then grabbing a cup of coffee or a snack before walking back home. Powell has literally thousands of homes within walking distance of Powell High School. The traffic bypass called Powell Drive has removed thru-traffic from downtown, leaving a central area to re-invent. That reinvention is the goal of Enhance Powell, a committee of the Powell Business and Professional Association. Our neighboring communities to the east (Halls) and west (Karns) would trade a lot for the amenities that Powell already has: ■A town hub – the high school and the new community center – on a road with small shops and businesses. ■Diverted thru-traffic and sidewalks already in place on Emory Road. ■Powell Station Park – 12 acres of serenity (well, except for the splash pad) adjacent to the high school.

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Top it off with the history of commerce and the old railroad station, and you’ve got the makings for Knox County’s most desirable place to live, outside of dow ntow n Knoxville. Enhance Powell is making it happen. And Shopper News is here to talk about the past and future – every week – on the Historic Powell Station page. This writer will tackle weeks two and four – writing about current and future amenities. Sports guy Marvin West (voted most likely to succeed in the Powell High Class of 1951) will write on weeks one and three, capturing tales of the past. We’re going to promote the businesses already here

on Emory Road and Depot Street. We’re going to push for design standards for new businesses coming in. And we’re going to be known across Knox County as “the squeakiest wheel.� From our May 11 Bearden Shopper, in a story by Wendy Smith, take a look at what happened just last week: Gerald Green, MPC’s executive director, met with Bearden residents to discuss new zoning: “The new zoning won’t require existing development to change. The new standards would only be applied to new development or significant redevelopment. The idea behind mixed use zoning requires a 10- to 20year perspective, Green said. “Don’t expect the entire corridor to change in a year or two. “MPC planner Mike Reynolds presented excerpts of the draft code, which contains three uses. Office Mixed Use allows for office uses and housing, but

with limited retail and service-related options. Neighborhood Mixed Use provides for residential, retail, service and commercial development within walking distance to neighborhoods on a limited footprint − currently five acres. Commercial Mixed Use is intended to provide for a variety of residential, retail, service and commercial uses. “Each mixed use district will have a predetermined use and height, and some may have frontage requirements.� Bearden residents, reacting to the rapid redevelopment of downtown, are asking MPC to design mixed use zones which combine retail, commercial and residential sections. This is the antithesis of “sprawl,� in which folks must jump in a car and drive for anything, and parents become chauffeurs until kids get their driver’s license. Powell won’t ever be Bearden, but it can be Powell – a town where folks know their neighbors, support their businesses and build a better community. Let’s do it!

New book highlights East Tennessee’s WWII role By J.J. Stambaugh

mined to shed light on an often-overlooked part of East Tennessee’s history, and to that end they pored through thousands of documents and photos supplied by several universities and companies. “They opened their hearts out to us,� Speaks said. “They rounded up photos and really bent over backwards helping us.� While the development of the atomic bomb is discussed in their book’s pages, the focus is on companies like the Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA), the Fulton Sylphon Company, and the Rohm and Haas Chemical Company (now Dow Chemical). The use of aluminum from ALCOA in warplanes, for instance, allowed Allied aircraft to fly faster than those developed by the Germans, said Clift. Also, one of the nation’s most closely guarded secret weapons – the Norden bombsight – used a seamless metal bellows manufactured at Knoxville’s Fulton plant. More than 90,000 Norden bombsights were delivered to the armed services at the cost of $8,800 apiece, and a part of that wealth made its way into the hands of the many local workers who were key to the device’s success.

Dewaine A. Speaks and Ray Clift, co-authors of “East Tennessee in World War II� Photo submitted In fact, the sheer numbers of products built by the Fulton company are staggering: 53 million bellows, 50 million hand grenade fuses, 8 million tail assemblies for mortar shells, and even the precision altitude detonation devices used in the two atomic bombs dropped on Japan in 1945. “The Manhattan project engineers thought the most efficient altitude for those things to detonate was at 1,890 feet, and they detonated at that height because of the bellows,� Speaks explained. Another major contribution to the war effort came from Rohm and Haas, which developed Plexiglas canopies for aircraft that didn’t shatter or bend light, an important safety feature that the Axis powers’ planes lacked, the authors said. The book also contains previously secret correspondence that sheds light

Rocks and stocks

Lewis also likes the problem-solving aspect of the sport. She mentions that what works for her husband’s large hands might not work for her small ones. “Everyone can figure out their own way,� she says. She’s a problem-solver at work, too. Now in her tenth year as an Edward Jones representative, she started her Powell branch of the business by going door to door. She is dedicated to the company. “I got married, moved, bought a house and had two children, Noell Lewis all while Edward Jones was here for me,� she says. “I will retire from Edward Jones. I love being here.� She often feels as though she’s living a double life. “Monday through Friday I’m in heels and suits,� she says, “but on the weekends we’re outside – poison ivy, snacks, picks, the whole nine yards. I tell my clients ‘my nails will never be manicured.’� They take the kids, too. “Craig and I love that we get to be outside with our children.� They enjoy teaching the kids about respect and enjoyment of the natural world, and the joys of rock climbing. “It takes you to the most beautiful places that you would never see otherwise.� And yes, they’re planning on actual rock-climbing lessons for the small fry. “My daughter starts at Onsight Rock Gym this week,� says Lewis. “She’s going to be a ‘mini-crusher!’� Lewis’ Edward Jones office is located at 3541 W. Emory Road in Powell. If you’re interested in managing your money with this fearless financier, call 865938-5978.

on the intense cloak-anddagger efforts over the se crets of atomic fission that ultimately led the Germans to pursue scientific dead ends while the U.S. ultimately succeeded. The federal government’s pursuit of Axis saboteurs also gets a chapter in the book, an effort that ultimately led to the execution of several German spies. “More than 90 percent of the information in this book has never before been in print,� Clift said. More than anything, Clift and Speaks hope their book is a fitting tribute to the generation that defeated the most powerful enemies ever fought by the U.S. and its allies, especially the 2,250 East Tennessee soldiers who gave their lives in the conflict and the 11,000 others who were wounded. “Many people are so interested in what their parents and their grandparents

â– Building design: To ensure that new building constructed on the property are compatible with the character of the Powell community, all new buildings shall be constructed with street-facing facades of brick, stone or other high quality masonry material. No vinyl shall be used on the front facade of any building; A minimum of 30 percent of the first floor of the front facade of all retail buildings shall be windows, doors or other form of glazing.

■Broadacres Homeowners Association. Info: Steven Goodpaster, generalgood paster@gmail.com. ■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.

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â– Plan review: The approval of site and building plans for development of all or any portion of the property shall be through the use on review process, with the MPC having authority to approve the plans. Development plans may be submitted for all of the property or any portion of the property if the development is undertaken in a phased manner. The North County Sector plan must be amended to allow this rezoning. Sternberg is represented by land use attorney John King.

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. ■Norwood Homeowners Association. Info: Lynn Redmon, 688-3136.

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â– Powell Lions Club meets 7 p.m. each first Thursday, Lions Club Building, 7145 Old Clinton Pike. Info: tnpowelllions@ gmail.com.

had done, and we realize this story has never been told,� Speaks said. “This area did so much during the war .... It really kicked youknow-what.� The History Press in South Carolina published the book. Several chain bookstores and the East Tennessee Historical Society have agreed to carry

the book, Clift said. Packed with never-before-published photographs, tables and anecdotes, the 176-page paperback volume sells for $21.99. The authors will host a book launch 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, at the Knoxville Municipal Golf Course on Schaad Road. Info: arcadiapublishing. com

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It wasn’t just Oak Ridge When most people think of East Tennessee’s role in World War II, they think of the development of the atomic bomb at Oak Ridge or the experiences of veterans of the bloodiest conflict in human history. But the United States didn’t help win the war solely through the soldiers’ efforts, as tremendous and selfless as those were. Rather, it was the nation’s unprecedented industrial might that helped transform the U.S. into what then-President Franklin D. Roosevelt called the world’s “arsenal of democracy.� East Tennessee played a key role in building that arsenal, and for every man in uniform there were several “women and old men� who took the places of their husbands and sons at factories from Bristol to Chattanooga, according to Ray Clift, co-author of the newly released book “East Tennessee in World War II.� Clift, a Fountain City native and Vietnam-era veteran whose father served in the U.S. Army during World War II, began researching the topic last year with longtime friend Dewaine A. Speaks, who had already published two books. The men were deter-

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Celebrate! Good news at Tennessee The University of Tennessee has its fair share of problems, starting with a perceived lack of leadership. To fund or not to fund the unusual diversity movement is a really big deal. Legislators are assisting in this decision. Prone protesters have clogged campus sidewalks. Several professors who weren’t otherwise busy have emerged with carefully considered opinions. Heavy, heavy hangs the Title IX lawsuit as a very dark cloud over many heads. The baseball team goes right on losing in the final year of good guy Dave Serrano’s coaching contract. Gentle leader Dave Hart may have to make a move. With no idea of how far away are the Bristol seats

ing grade. I propose a raise for Dr. Joe Scogin, senior associate athletics director, assistant provost and diMarvin rector general of Thornton West Athletics Student Life Center (wow, what a title). The Thornton Center provides academic support from the players, excit- and assists with personal able football fans want the and career development. Vols to schedule at least Numbers and beneficiaries one game a year at the race say Scogin actually makes a track. About this daydream difference. the boss can smile and reThirteen years ago, the main relatively calm. NCAA concocted an acaOccasional positive news demic progress formula flows from the university – points for eligibility, rebut it arrives quietly and tention and graduation of causes much smaller head- student-athletes – to gain lines. a glimpse into whether For example, today we schools were actually recelebrate academic progress quiring players to go to by Tennessee athletes. Ev- school. I don’t want to know erybody got at least a pass- the complicated details but

the magic number is a fouryear APR of 930. Above that score are degrees of OK, good and great. Below brings the threat of penalties, probation, loss of scholarships and, Heaven help us, even bowl ineligibility. Tennessee football scored 956, up 11 points over last year, up 24 from two years ago and up 32 from three years ago – back when things were bad. Butch Jones gets a $50,000 bonus for 945 or better. He gets $100,000 if academic progress reaches 965. The coach is in charge of motivation. Thirteen of Tennessee’s 18 sports teams scored higher than the national average. Baseball, cross country, combined swimming

and diving, combined tennis, women’s basketball and women’s track were among the programs with perfect 1000 APRs for the past academic year. You may have heard there was a time when college classes meant little or nothing to college athletes. It was said that going to school was just something that had to be done to be eligible to practice and play and make normal progress toward professional millions. “Dumb jocks� was a favorite put-down among critics of college sports. Derogatory comments are out of style, no longer appropriate. Through the years, Tennessee may have had a dumb jock or three. One comes to mind. There have also been academic giants, going back to Everett Derryberry and Nathan Dough-

erty and moving forward to Vols who earn undergraduate degrees and add master’s within four years. Derryberry, former halfback, went on to Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar in English. For 24 years, he was president of Tennessee Tech. Dougherty, former tackle, supposedly made A in everything. He is in the College Football Hall of Fame. He hired Bob Neyland as coach of the Vols. He helped organize the Southeastern Conference. The UT engineering building honors the great dean’s name. Former center Bob Johnson, College Hall of Fame, NFL standout, prominent Cincinnati business leader, is a member of the all-time Academic All-America team. That’s as good as it gets. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com

A stroll down sidewalk making Lots of questions about sidewalks have surfaced lately. Go to any community meeting in this city. Everyone wants more sidewalks: kids walking to school, moms pushing strollers, exercisers completing those 10,000 steps, other folks just enjoying a casual stroll out of harm’s way. What is holding us back? Money, for one thing. Sidewalks are costly, and budgets are finite. The work is included as part of the city’s budget process. Local tax dollars, not state money, pay for the work. The mayor has proposed $2.7 million in her recent budget for fiscal 2016-17. What will that buy? Roughly a mile and a half of new sidewalks. Sidewalk cost is estimated by city engineering at an average $350 per linear foot. Do the math. A mile of

Nick Della Volpe new sidewalk (5,280 feet) costs some $1.85 million, with variations depending on site topography, natural drainage, stormwater piping, ADA compliance and other needs. So, the proposed budget could buy roughly 1.5 miles of sidewalk, if the projects were all new ones. The proposal actually includes about three-fourths of a mile of repairs to existing, cracked and damaged surfaces, plus a mile of new sidewalk. How does the city decide which locations get chosen? I understand Knoxville uses a two-part process. One part is engineering-

based, ranking projects under a point system; the other is the administration’s priority. For new sidewalks, the engineers review and rank requests and observed need for sidewalks under a one- to 14-point assignment matrix, using five criteria which ask: ■Is it within the parental responsibility zone for schools? ■Is it a missing segment in an existing walkway? ■What’s the pedestrian usage? ■What’s the road’s classification (is it a major or minor arterial, a collector, or a local street)? ■Is it on a KAT route? Armed with that list, the administration considers political priorities in choosing how much money is available and what projects to fund. Private contractors are hired to do much of the work.

Repairs to broken and dangerous sidewalk segments are primarily determined by complaints. Problem areas are examined and assigned a priority level (1, 2 or 3). Small repairs can be done by city’s public service crews. Larger ones are contracted out, along with the new projects. The backlog of requested new sidewalk projects is huge. My review of the engineering list shows there are 157 projects, covering some 396,315 linear feet of work (that’s 75 miles!), with an estimated total cost of some $138 million. Whew! Takes your breath away. Check back with me in 50 years. What about new subdivisions? Should Knoxville require developers to include sidewalks as a part of the plans? It is certainly a desirable amenity and would be

Chilhowee Drive in Holston Hills has sidewalks, but some say they’re virtually impassable. The sidewalk, including the curb, is just less than five feet wide with only two feet between the utility pole and the grassy hill beyond it. Photo by Nick Della Volpe

a positive selling point. The curb and gutter work is already required as part of the subdivision roads requirement. As I understand it, MPC staff often recommend sidewalks during their review, but do not compel their inclusion. The full commission, a more political body,

acts on these recommendations. It sometimes agrees and sometimes does not. That policy should be re-evaluated. A community committed to walkability should require new additions to include a sidewalk on at least one side of the interior roads. Nick Della Volpe represents District 4 on Knoxville City Council.

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Sydney out, Sydney in as student school board rep This month mon o th h marks mar ark k s the ks the he end of Sydney ydney Gabrielson’s G briiellson’’s Ga term as student representative to the Knox County Board of Education. She’ll hand off the job to Sydney Rowell, a rising senior at Hardin Valley Academy, at the June workshop meeting. She’ll give her some Sydneyto-Sydney pointers and try to help her feel at ease. “We will both sit at the board table and I’ll show her some tricks of the trade – like how you pull your mic down after you talk.� By then she will have already received her diploma from Bearden High School, where she is class salutatorian and carries a 4.51 grade point average (more or less – the final calculations haven’t been made yet). Come this fall, she will attend the University of Alabama as a UA Fellow – the equivalent of a Haslam Fellowship at UT. Gabrielson credits one special teacher for guiding her probable career path. “I am planning on majoring in finance or economics, and I’ve never had a teacher be as influential in my life as Matt McWhirter, my economics teacher this year. He went to Vanderbilt, then dropped out to become

Betty Bean a rock star, then went to law school and finally decided to teach economics. When they say teachers make a difference, he is living proof of that.� Soft-spoken and polite, Gabrielson has never shied from speaking about issues affecting her fellow students. “I guess I’ve been pretty outspoken,� she said. “I really tried to make sure students’ voices were heard.� The first issue she weighed in on was a proposal to change the way high school classes are scheduled. After talking to students from different parts of the county, she opposed the plan to go from block scheduling to seven classes per day, an idea that had been pitched as a way to save the county money. “The students I talked to did not want to change, and ultimately, the student voice outweighed economics,� she said. Getting to know students from all over Knox County was one of the most enjoy-

able things about being a student rep, she said. “The best experience of all was getting heavily involved in the Knoxville community. Growing up, I was kind of segregated in West Knoxville, but this past year, I’ve learned so much. I learned that Knoxville is so much more than just where I live.� Gabrielson joined “Leaders for Readers� through the Great Schools Partnership which allowed her to work with second-graders who needed a little extra help. “I was really happy that I could do my own thing and give back to my community,� she said. “I learned how different students learn and learned to understand how you have to approach everything differently.� Although the work was gratifying, she said the most difficult aspect of the position of student rep was handling the turmoil on the board, which is deeply split on a number of fundamental issues, particularly the performance and philosophy of Superintendent James McIntyre. “Sometimes meetings were very uncomfortable. The board did not agree on many things,� she said.

Don’t be a ‘twitcher’ Yogi Berra was supposed to have said, “I didn’t say half of those things I said.� However that works, one of the things he may have said was something like, “You can observe a lot of stuff by just watching.� Or to enlarge upon that thought a bit, I would say you can observe a lot of new stuff outdoors by just taking time to watch for a little while. Our friends across the water, those eccentric British birders, have a somewhat derogatory term for certain of their comrades – “twitcher� – someone who hurriedly birds along, sees a bird, marks his or her bird list, and then is immediately off for the next one, the one just seen immediately forgotten – that’s a twitcher. But in reality, there is much more going on out there than can be seen with a quick glance at a bird, or a bug or a flower. They are all out there in the midst of having lives, often doing interesting and unexpected things. A few personal examples follow. We’ve had yard turkeys all winter. There was a momma and five halfgrown young ones at first, searching every nook and cranny of our place for grasshoppers, bugs and other edibles. They became

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so accustomed to me on the mower and Grandma doing her walks, that when we encountered them they would just look up, as if to acknowledge that we were their usual people, and go right on back to grazing. The group broke up this spring as turkey groups do, but one has still been around, checking the yard out for new spring food items. And one morning a couple of weeks ago, as I sat looking out from the breakfast table, I observed a new thing – the turkey was going through the backyard, picking off the round fluffy dandelion heads one by one, seeds sticking out from both sides of its beak, till they were all gone. I could only wonder how many dandelion heads it would take to fill up a turkey. Perhaps they’re high in vitamins or minerals. Another example of the rewards of patiently watching: a recent trip to the Eagle Bend Fish Hatchery in Clinton. We go out there

frequently and drive slowly around the well-kept gravel roads between the big fish ponds; the place is always full of interesting birding sights. This was in early April, and the first spring migrants, the various swallows, had appeared only about a week before. Two killdeer were walking back and forth across the road. Instead of just ticking them off the list and moving on to something more interesting, we paused and watched for a bit. And to our amazement, there appeared four baby killdeer, looking like baby Easter chicks on very long legs, scurrying here and there as only baby chicks will do. And the nervous, watchful parents? We got to see them taking turns at the old “broken-wing act,� wherein the parent bird flops around, seemingly helplessly injured, staying just ahead of the car until we were safely away from their babies; then they zipped away, suddenly healthy again. The fact that those killdeer parents had babies up and going in April meant that the eggs were laid over a month before we saw them, during the cold days of March. A family story unfolding before our very eyes! Sometimes you go to

Sydney Gabrielson This summer, she’ll take a break from academics and join several friends to work as lifeguards at Arnstein Jewish Community Center, although her summer break will end the first week in August because she is planning to participate in sorority rush. “Hopefully, my work with the Alabama Fellowship will help me decide exactly what I want to do,� she said. “Civic engagement, or maybe follow in my mom’s footsteps and go to law school? I’m not sure yet.� She says nobody’s given her a hard time about going to Alabama, and she’s got one key phrase down pat: “Roll, Tide, Roll.� Eagle Bend or Norris or the Smokies to observe. And sometimes the observing comes to you. For years we’ve had a pair of loud, bossy and overactive Carolina wrens that nest just outside our kitchen window on a ledge inside the back porch roof. We couldn’t avoid observing them if we wanted to. But we wouldn’t miss them for anything. Carolina wrens are overachievers – they will produce as many as three broods in a season. Both male and female sing, sometimes in duet, and use as many as 40 different songs. You can usually recognize their singing, just as you would a certain person’s singing, by the sound of their voice – in this case, loud, clear, intrusive – rather than by the specific song they’re doing at the time. They like to start singing early, too, say around daylight. Under the bedroom window. So as we sit there in the kitchen and eat three meals a day, or read the paper, or do a little paperwork, we can’t help but hear and observe all that baby-wrenrearing activity a few feet away. In addition to uncountable trips back and forth to their nest with bugs and worms for the babies, received with a loud chorus of peeping and cheeping, there are also housekeeping trips away from the nest.

pleted, the new museum will almost immediately need to be expanded as it is being built a size too small due to budget constraints. Forty million of the $160 million is being raised privately with Gov. Haslam taking the lead. Apparently no decision has been made on whether the names of donors and amount of gifts will be disclosed. If not, expect it to become a political issue in the name of government transparency. ■With UT Knoxville Chancellor Jimmy Cheek expected to step down as he nears 70, Susan Martin departs as provost Aug. 1, leaving after serving just two years of her second five-year term. Cheek spokesperson Margie Nichols winds up her work in June. She says over 80 applications have come in for her position. Were any from East Tennessee? ■State Sen. Brian Kelsey (R-Germantown) held a fundraiser in Knoxville on April 28, which raised over $35,000 for his congressional campaign for the open seat in West Tennessee. He is related to Watty Hall, wife of Knoxville attorney Chris Hall, and is one of 12 candidates in the GOP primary. The event was cosponsored by Mayor Tim Burchett, state Sens. Becky Massey, Richard Briggs, Randy McNally, Ken Yager and Doug Overbey, along with Wes Stowers, John Turley, Ed Shouse, Hugh Nystrom and former vice mayors Jack Sharp, Nick Pavlis and Joe Bailey. Kelsey, 38, chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee. The fundraiser was held at this writer’s home.

Many nestling birds, wrens included, expel a tidy, white blob of waste called a fecal sac, sort of a pre-wrapped dirty diaper. You will see an adult bird fly away from the nest with a white object in its beak, to be discarded away from the nest. A clean nest is much less susceptible to parasites and bacteria harmful to the nestlings. After a few feeding and housekeeping trips to the nest, our wrens take a break by flying to a nearby dog-

wood tree and singing loudly, just to remind everything within earshot that this is their nest, house and yard. I must say they are a lot more entertaining than watching the local 6 o’clock news. Catching a glimpse of a long-sought rare bird is cause for major celebration, but there’s a lot to be said for the remarkable insights into the workings of Nature that can be had by some plain old watching. You observers out there will know what I’m talking about.

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Jim McIntyre will head up UT’s Center for Educational Leadership starting Aug. 1. His salary of $180,000 represents a pay cut from what he made as superintendent of Knox County Schools, but he walked away from his current job with a year’s salary. In other words, for the upcoming year, he will earn more than twice $180,000. McIntyre was hired by Bob Rider, dean of the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. Since McIntyre is not a tenured professor, he is an at-will employee, according to Margie Nichols, vice chancellor for communications. UT has had a hard time filling the job, as Nichols also said that the hiring of McIntyre came after two national searches to fill this position failed to produce a candidate whom UTK wanted to hire. Consequently the third try was what academia calls a “targeted search,� which allowed a direct hire of McIntyre. Clearly, this position has been vacant for some time, but McIntyre was nearby and anxious to remain in Knoxville. ■Police Chief David Rausch received a prolonged standing ovation at the May 6 Emerald Youth Foundation breakfast attended by over 1,000 people. Many have gravitated to Rausch over the past several months as he fights gang violence in Knoxville. His boss, Mayor Rogero, was not present. ■The state’s new $160 million museum in Nashville will have 11,000 fewer square feet than the museum it’s replacing. Advocates say the new museum will be much better configured. One would think the new museum would be larger than the old in order to display its many artifacts as well as over 350 Red Grooms paintings held by the museum. When com-

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SENIOR NOTES ■ Heiskell Seniors monthly luncheon/ meeting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, May 12, Heiskell Community Center, 1708 W. Emory Road. Theme: “Kentucky Derby.” Speaker: Jake McKinnie with Thrivent. Bring dessert and a friend. Info: Janice White, 548-0326. ■ 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 dice games; dominoes; a computer lab; billiards room. Register for: Yellow Dot Program presentation by Tennessee Highway Patrol, 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 25. ■ Halls Senior Center 4405 Crippen Road 922-0416 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday Hours vary

Emma Lou Coffin (class of 1950) and Jim Coffin and George McAfee (both class of 1944) are ready for the program to begin.

Hal Ernest, standing, left, named an honorary alumnus of Historic Knoxville High School, joins the newly inducted KHS Hall of Fame group: Bill Christenberry, Jack Everett Smith, Steve Cakmes, Dr. Martin Davis; seated: Dr. Joe Acker, Sara Fisher Frazer, Chris Edmonds (representing his late father, Roddie Edmonds) and Doug Matthews.

Historic Knoxville High inducts new Hall of Famers By Betsy Pickle

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. Register for: AARP Driver safety class, noon-4 p.m. Thursday-Friday, May 12-13; RSVP: 922-0416. Harrah’s trip, 8:30 a.m. Monday, May 23; cost: $30; RSVP by May 18. ■ Morning Pointe Assisted Living 7700 Dannaher Drive 686-5771 or morningpointe.com Ongoing event: Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers Support Group meets 1 p.m. each last Monday.

Harvey Sproul, Knoxville High School Alumni Association president, welcomes KHS classmates to the Hall of Fame and all-class reunion at Bearden Banquet Hall.

Laughter and a few tears mingled as alumni of Historic Knoxville High School met for their 2016 All-Class Reunion and Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Around 200 alumni and guests gathered at Bearden Banquet Hall for the festivities. The banquet room was decorated with the old school’s colors – blue and white – and photographs and yearbooks from the school, which opened in fall 1910 and closed at the end of the school year in 1951. The youngest grads are in their early 80s and the old-

REUNION NOTES

est in their late 90s, but the crowd was lively – greeting each other with enthusiastic hugs and handshakes. They were also excited to hear from the speaker, Rick Dover of Dover Developments, who is converting the old high school at 101 E. Fifth Ave. into a senior living residence. Dover also spoke at last year’s event and at that time was made an honorary KHS alumnus. This year, he gave an update on progress at the building, which he expects to be finished by late 2016. One of the main points of interest was making sure the Doughboy statue, hon-

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.

■ 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 ■ Bearden High School Class of ’66 reunion is Oct. 14 at Hunter Valley spirits or beer can be purchased at the Farm. Info: Joe Bruner, 399-5951 or restaurant. RSVP: 963-5087, 922-8070 or jobruner01@yahoo.com. wolfec4@gmail.com. ■ Annual Reynolds Family Reunion, 11

■ Central High School Class of 1964’s

Mary Anne Christenberry Bell, Nancy McCrary Burnett and Reenie Lay Ernest catch up at the reunion. oring soldiers who died in World War I, would remain on the property. Dover said it will, and he’s working with local government to make sure the site is protected as a park. Seven of the eight inductees were in attendance: Dr. Joe Acker, class of 1935; Steve Cakmes, ‘42; Bill Christenberry, ‘51; Dr. Martin Davis, ‘39; Sara Fisher Frazer, ‘50; Doug Matthews,

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 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. ■ The Knoxville Central High School Class of 1966 50th reunion, Saturday, Oct. 8, Beaver Brook Country Club. Info: Gail Norris Kitts, gnkitts@yahoo.com.

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‘40; and Jack E. Smith, ‘46. The late Roddie Edmonds, ‘38, was represented by his son, Chris Edmonds. The group listened respectfully as alum Bill Lawhon paid tribute to KHS Alumni Association treasurer Worth Campbell, who died earlier that day. They also had a moment of silence for other classmates who had passed away since the last reunion.

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First-place winners for their Indian touring bike, Linda and Lynn Rozar, talk with Temple Baptist Church pastor the Rev. Clarence Sexton.

cross currents Lynn Pitts lpitts48@yahoo.com

Of stars and words Can you bind the chains of the Pleiades, or loose the cords of Orion? Can you lead forth the Mazzaroth in their season, or can you guide the Bear with its children? Do you know the ordinances of the heavens? Can you establish their rule on the earth? (Job 38:31-33 NRSV) Sometimes when I am looking for something else, I stumble across a Biblical text which I have somehow missed (or forgotten). That is how I discovered the word Mazzaroth. I was wandering around in Job’s frustration, and there it was. Say, what? Who? So I looked it up (which my mother taught me so well to do: “Let’s look it up,� she always said) and there it is: Mazzaroth! Which, of course, sent me to the footnotes. No meaningful help there. That is where the allknowing Internet came to the rescue. Mazzaroth is a very old name for the 12 constellations of the Zodiac; it is a tool that uses the stars to tell a story. Fair enough. However, there is more learning to be done! The word Mazzaroth is also a hapax legomenon! (Could I possibly make this stuff up?) A hapax legomenon is a word that appears only once in a text. Really, I worry about the scholars who go through books looking for hapax legomenons. Do they truly have nothing else to do? And then I begin to wonder if legomenons is actually the correct plural form of legomenon. Turns out, it isn’t; the correct plural is legomena. (Begins to sound like “Leggo my Egg-o, doesn’t it?) If you have read thus far in these musings, I suspect you are one of “us� – those people who love to learn, and especially love to learn unusual and very new, or very old words!

Esther Sengmany enjoys some time on Knox County sheriff’s deputy Steve Lane’s motorcycle.

Biking for Europe By Cindy Taylor Rising seniors at Temple Baptist Academy got a bit of financial help last week for their upcoming trip to Europe. The academy, along with parents Janee and Brian Helget, coordinated the first Indoor Motorcycle Show to benefit the travelers. Vendors were on hand selling one-of-a-kind handmade crafts; other booths featured snack food, jewelry and giveaways. A $5 buffet lunch was offered by the students. Trophies were awarded to bikes in various categories. Dennis Sitter won first place in cruisers with Daniel Carpenter taking second and Chris Cutria winning third. For street bikes, Steve Arden won first place and David Kennedy won firstand second-place trophies. The Rev. Lynn Rozar and wife Linda took first place in touring bikes for their 2015 Indian Roadmaster which featured a sidecar and pullbehind trailer. The Rozars traveled from the Greeneville/Johnson City area to participate in the inaugural event. The couple say they love to ride and restore antique cycles. “We like to travel and this bike is our usual mode for special trips,� said Lynn. “We’ve been riding motorcycles together for 30

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. ■Dante Church of God, 410 Dante School Road, will distribute “Boxes of Blessings� (food) 9-11 a.m. Saturday, May 14, or until boxes are gone. One box per household. Info: 689-4829. ■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.

Rising seniors at Temple Baptist Academy Braden Pepin, Adrian LeBron, Stephen Lockett and Noah Alexander greet visitors at the door with ukulele music during the motorcycle show.

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.

Janee and Brian Helget with the Polaris Slingshot on loan from Tommy’s Motorsports for the motorcycle show Photos by Cindy Taylor

years.� The seniors’ yearly trip to Europe costs an average of $4,000 per student and comes out of their own pocket. The show, held in the great hall at Crown College, was the first fundraiser of its kind for the academy. “The seniors make the trip to Europe every year and it is very expensive,�

‘A Night of Worship’ at Salem Baptist By Carol Z. Shane It will be a special evening this Sunday, May 15, when Salem Baptist Church presents “A Night of Worship.� This group-led musical evening features all ages, and will be followed by a reception honoring musician Bill Hunter and his 20 years of service to SBC. “This year, we at Salem have placed a huge emphasis on multi-generational worship,� says Worship Arts Pastor Tim McCarty. “We want to see kids worshipping the Lord right next to their parents and grandparents. This night is a perfect example of that. “Our preschool choir and elementary choir will be sharing a couple songs each. They will also join with our students and adults to sing a fun arrangement of ‘Thrive’ by Casting Crowns.� McCarty says, “In addition to music from our choirs and instrumentalists, the pastoral staff is going to be walking through the question, ‘Why Do We Sing?’ We believe God has given us the gift of music for many different reasons, and we’re going to be sharing nine of those reasons throughout the night. Following the worship service, we will have a special reception to honor Bill Hunter, who has been serving

Special services said the Helgets, whose daughter just returned and whose son plans to make the trip in 2020. “Any money we raise will go straight to the kids who work the show to help lower their cost for the trip.� Eighth-grade students at Temple take a trip to Nashville to visit the Tennessee State Capitol, sophomores

take a trip to Washington D.C. where they visit the U. S. Capitol and seniors make the trip overseas to visit Crown College’s sister college in England. Plans are to make the indoor show a yearly event. The 2017 fundraiser is scheduled for April 29.

â– 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.

Youth programs 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.

Contact Cindy Taylor at ctaylorsn@gmail. com

as an instrumentalist at Salem for the last 20 years.� “I am grateful for Bill and his family, who are actively involved in the life of our church family,� says the Rev. Allen James. “Bill is a faithful servant and a talented musician.� McCarty says, “We are truly looking forward to this special night of worship and we would welcome anyone from the community to join us!� “A Night of Worship� happens at 6:30 p.m. this Sunday, May 15, at Salem Baptist Church, 8201 Hill Road in Halls. Info: 865-922-3490 or mysalembaptist.com.

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Northwest crowns teacher superlatives By Ruth White Northwest Middle School PTSA president Kristie Lee brought fun and celebration to the school as Knox County celebrated teachers for their hard work and dedication. Lee organized a series of events that showed the staff how much they are appreciated for caring for the students

on a daily basis. Teacher Appreciation Week featured six staff members being honored with student-elected superlatives. Lee called the event “a ridiculously silly ceremony featuring crowns and sashes,” and it didn’t disappoint. Each teacher that saw the crowning area (whether they won a superlative or not) was

appreciative of the festivities. Winners each received a sash, crown, corsage, gift bag and bragging rights. Powell Florist donated the corsages, Brandon’s Awards provided the trophies, Coleman’s Printing provided the engraving and Home Depot provided the rug for the crowning area.

Leon Gray and Emily Garcia were crowned Mr. and Miss Northwest 2016.

MILESTONE ■ U.S. Air Force Airman Hunter L. Ricks graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio. Ricks, a 2015 graduate of Halls High School, is the son of Rhonda M. Baker.

S.O.R. Losers

Sixth-grade principal Amelia Baker shows her best pageant face after being crowned Best Dressed.

Eighth-grade science teacher Jennifer McFarlane was voted Brandon Clowers was surthe funniest staff member by prised to be named the Best the students. Teacher at Northwest.

Northwest Middle School sixth-grade principal Jack Owen was voted Best Principal by the student body. Photos by R. White

“a breakfast serials story”

Written by Avi and Illustrated by Timothy Bush

CHAPTER SIX: Story So Far: As S.O.R.’s special soccer team continues to loose, and lose badly, pressure to win is about to applied. I knew we were heading for trouble when every team member got a message from our principal, Mr. Sullivan. He wanted to see us during our lunch hour. “What do you think he wants?” Porter asked me. Since I was captain, they thought I had answers. “I think we’re only going to be allowed to play third-grade teams,” suggested Root, looking up from an electronic diagram that reminded me of a plate of spaghetti. Mr. Sullivan, the principal, didn’t strike me as a sports guy. He was small, thin, pinched up and tense. His office was the storage room for every trophy, ribbon and flag the school had ever won. I mean, walk in there, and you knew you were expected

Advice from S.O.R.’s Principal

to win. Mr. Sullivan began with a smile. “So, this is the Special Seventh-Grade Soccer Team. How’s it going?” he asked. “Could be worse,” said Fenwick. “Next game,” agreed Barish. “You’re not going to give up, are you?” asked Mr. Sullivan. I suspect most of us wanted to say “Yes.” “I suppose you think you’re not very good,” he said. “Honesty is the best policy,” said Eliscue. “You’re new to the game,” said Mr. Sullivan. “Have faith in yourselves. I know you can do well.” “How come you know,” asked Saltz, “and we don’t?” Mr. Sullivan seemed taken aback. “I just do,” he said. “Any evidence?” asked Barish.

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“Boys,” said Sullivan, “if you believe in yourselves, you can do anything.” He gestured to the trophies. “Don’t have a defeatist attitude. It will haunt you the rest of your lives. Do I look like an athlete?” “No.” “Well, I run twenty-seven miles once a week. Now look at me.” I did. I didn’t see any difference. “How come you do it?” asked Porter. “I like it.” “Well, we don’t like this,” Hays said. “Besides, we stink,” put in Radosh. “As long as you believe that,” said Sullivan, “you’ll lose. Find the true South Orange River attitude: never accept defeat.” “Even if we lose?” I said. He ignored me. “Don’t give up. Look at me in the eye and promise.” I did, which is when I noticed he was slightly cross-eyed. It took the edge off my promise. He let us go then, telling us he’d come to one of our games to cheer. Before splitting up, we stood outside his office. “I’m beginning to think we might be an embarrassment to someone,” said Saltz. “Maybe he’ll call the whole thing off.” We let that fond but empty hope cheer us. “I think they want to teach us a lesson,” I said. “Which is?” asked Barish. No one knew. As we started to scatter, I called, “Another game Friday. Sanger School. Don’t forget.” “I’m trying,” said Dorman. Saltz stayed by my side. “I made up a team poem,” he said. “Want to hear it?” “Do I have a choice?” He pulled out his notebook and read: “There once was a team from South Orange River, Who simply could never deliver. Given a way to choose, They always found new ways to lose, That marvelous, special, seventhgrade team from beautiful, successful, never-winning and always-losing South Orange River.” “You and Shakespeare,” I said. “Think he was good in sports?” he asked. “Sure, right field for the London Loogies.” Sanger School came to our field. That meant we could have had a crowd of people watching. We did have a crowd, or rather a crowdette. A little girl wandered by. She wasn’t older than five. Whatever she saw, she was very smart or we were very obviously bad. After ten minutes, she left. We were already losing by five goals. Main highlight of the game: In the second period, Fenwick took a nasty kick in the shins. Down he went, yelling, screaming, and crying bloody murder. He was rolling on his back, holding on to his leg, trying to make sure it stayed on. As I’ve learned, what you’re supposed to do is nothing. Ignore it. Play on. Hang tough. Be men. Not us. I mean, the guy was our friend, even if he was great in math. Without even thinking about it, we all rushed over and stood around trying to make him feel bet-

ter. The referee ran up to us, yelling that we were supposed to keep playing. “He’s hurt,” I explained. Fenwick was, I admit, yelling softer by then. “Ball’s still in play!” cried the ref. “Ball’s still in play!” Sure enough. They scored a goal. Walked it in. What did we care? It was only one of twentytwo. Later, in the locker room, Mr. Lester called us to attention. “Gentlemen,” he said, “I think it’s very kind of you to be concerned when a teammate gets hurt. But the game is such that you’re not supposed to stop. Fenwick, you weren’t hurt so badly, were you?” “No.” “He looked it,” I said. “Perhaps more startled than hurt,” suggested Mr. Lester. “The thing is, they scored a goal.” “They scored lots of goals,” Root reminded him. “We’ve got only one Fenwick.” Mr. Lester blushed and sighed. “Tell me, gentlemen,” he said, “are you getting any pleasure from this?” There was a long, long silence. “Any?” he tried again. “We stink,” said Lifsom. “We really do. We’re never going to win. Wouldn’t it be better to just give up?” Mr. Lester stood tall. We stood short. He had a look I’d not seen before. I bet General Robert E. Lee had exactly that look when he sent his men on Pickett’s Charge up Cemetery Ridge at Gettysburg. “Gentlemen,” he said, “I want you to know, I believe in you.” He actually made a fist. I never even knew Mr. Lester had one. “You can win!” I had this uncomfortable feeling. “How?” I wanted to know. “Because you won’t give up.” “We’d like to,” said Eliscue. “Gentlemen,” cried Mr. Lester, “don’t be losers. Be winners.” “I got an A-plus on my last math test,” said Fenwick. “Mr. Fenwick,” said Mr. Lester, shouting in his smallest, lowest voice, “I’m talking about sports.” “Oh,” said Fenwick. “Three more games,” said Mr. Lester. “Believe!” In school the next day, I was working on the history project with Lucy Neblet. We were hunched over this table, having a good time. Out of nowhere, the school newspaper — which the kids make up — came fluttering down to cover our work. “Hey!” I cried, looking up to see who did it. There was Cat-Face Charlie, a kid from class, who everyone knew had a crush on Lucy. “What’s the idea?” I said to him. “Look!” he said, pointing at the newspaper and grinning. I looked. On the front page, in headlines, it read: NEW TEAM HAS WORST START IN SCHOOL HISTORY! I turned. Lucy was looking at me sort of funny. All I could think was, “Three games to go.” I hoped. (To be continued.)

Text copyright © 2012 Avi. Illustrations copyright © 2012 Timothy Bush. Reprinted by permission of Breakfast Serials, Inc., www.breakfastserials.com. No part of this publication may be reproduced, displayed, used or distributed without the express written permission of the copyright holder.

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Garry Phillips and son Reid drive the Molar Express train around the track at Brickey-McCloud. Phillips built the train using a lawn mower. The brightly decorated train was compliments of East TN Pediatric Dentistry on Callahan Drive.

Brickey-McCloud hosts spring carnival The field at BrickeyMcCloud Elementary overflowed with games, face painting, a dunking booth, softball toss and even a pint-sized train. Children and their parents walked from booth to booth sampling popcorn, cotton candy, hot pizza slices and Bruster’s ice cream while the Brickey bear highfived everyone and laughter filled the air.

Ruth White

Imagination Player Chad Steed and a bear cub puppet help tell the story of “Old Bear and his Cub� during a skit at Powell Elementary. Photos by R. White

It was the perfect evening to celebrate wrapping up the school year with friends raise money to help out a great school.

Imagination Players visit Powell Elementary Charlotte Click and HHS cheerleader Morghan Mason bag up freshly spun cotton candy at the carnival.

Brayden Tunno uses his muscles to win a prize at the strong man game.

Appreciation for Routh Sterchi Elementary teacher Martha Routh was thrilled with the sweet treat poster from kindergarten student Evan Potts. Evan created the poster for his teacher to show her how much he appreciates her. Photo submitted

Schade Harris dresses up as Old Bear to help tell a story and promote literacy with students at Powell Elementary. During the event, Dolly Parton stopped by via video and sang for the students. Harris is an Imagination Player with the Little Engine Playhouse.

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THROUGH SUNDAY, MAY 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.

Heiskell Seniors monthly luncheon/meeting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Heiskell Community Center, 1708 W. Emory Road. Theme: “Kentucky Derby.� Speaker: Jake McKinnie with Thrivent. Bring a dessert and a friend. Info: Janice White, 548-0326. Living with Diabetes: Putting the Pieces Together, 2-4:30 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. 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. Info: Gloria Halcomb, 585-4774. VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, MAY 12-13 AARP Driver Safety class, noon-4 p.m., Halls Senior Center, 4410 Crippen Road. Registration: 9220416. Info: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.

THROUGH FRIDAY, SEPT. 16 Online registration open for the Marine Mud Run, to be held Saturday, Sept. 17. Individual waves, 8 a.m.; team waves, 11:30 a.m. Course: 3 miles of offroad running, which entails some obstacles, hills and mud pits. Registration deadline: Friday, Sept. 16, or until total registrants reaches 3150. Info/registration: knoxmud.org.

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 (8366682) 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: 9222552.

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FRIDAY, MAY 13 Free Movie In The Park at Luttrell Park. Movie begins at dusk. Bring chairs or blanket. Free Movie Night at Beaver Dam Baptist Church featuring “Woodlawn,� 7 p.m., third floor education building, 4328 E. Emory Road. Free popcorn and drinks. Info: 922-2322. Gala Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Union County Senior Citizens Center, 298 Main St., Maynardville. Bring dish to go with barbecue. Info: 992-3292 or 992-0361. Halls Middle School Spring Carnival, 4:30-8:30 p.m., 4317 E. Emory Road. Activities include: carnival games, live bluegrass music, basket auctions, silent auction and more. Free admission. Unlimited carnival game wristbands: $5. Food available for purchase: Buddy’s BBQ, Bruster’s, pizza and more.

Harvest Park, 4775 New Harvest Lane. Setup begins 9:45. Potluck lunch 11:30 a.m.; verify potluck and list of food on Swap Forum. Info/rules/link to forum: www. easttnplantswap.com.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 14-15 “Tapestry Weaving Basics,� 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway. Instructor: Tommye Scanlin. Bring a frame loom and lunch. Info/registration: appalachianarts.net; 494-9854; in person at the Center.

MONDAY, MAY 16 Senior lunch, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Luttrell Community Center, 115 Park Road. Lunch will be barbecue; entertainment by Tommy White. All seniors welcome. Bring a dish to share. Monday Night Book Club: “Women of the Silk,� 6-8 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

TUESDAY, MAY 17 “Carbs: the good, the bad and the ugly,� 10 a.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Followed by a healthy cooking demo at 11. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711. Honor Guard meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans invited. Info: 256-5415.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 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. Sharps Chapel Seniors Fish Fry, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sharps Chapel Community Building, 1550 Sharps Chapel Road. Bring a side dish. Info: 992-3292 or 992-0361.

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American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life, 4-10 p.m., Fountain City Park. Theme: “Paint Your World Purple.� Activities include: food, games, a silent auction, entertainment and opportunities to support the American Cancer Society; survivors and caregivers will be recognized along with a special luminaria ceremony. 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. The Primitive Quartet will sing, 6 p.m., Faithway Baptist Church, 4402 Crippen Road. Spring East Tennessee Plant Swap, 10 a.m., New

Family Pajama Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552. Plainview 7th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Plainview Community Center. Info: 992-5212.

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Josh Sellars shows off his newest vinyl printer.

Amanda Sellars stands by a retail display at Clover Cottage in Powell, but she gets most of her sales from myclovercottage. com

Building business in 2016 and beyond By Sandra Clark Who says American free enterprise is dead? Surely not Josh and Amanda Sellers. The young entrepreneurs represent the next generation of Powell business, and they’ve found a home in Powell’s oldest commercial building. Amanda bought property at the corner of Commerce Road and Depot Street to relocate Clover Cottage, her 5-year business, from Fountain City. Her dad helped with restoration and she moved in, only to be flooded when a waterline broke. She had no idea the county was planning to close the railroad crossing at Commerce Road, severely reducing access to her store. “Hallsdale Powell (utility) was easy to work with and the insurance covered our (inventory) loss,” Amanda says. Knox County is exploring ways to improve the intersection at Emory Road and Depot to support safe traffic flow. Amanda figures things will be OK. Besides, she’s got garments to design, trade shows to attend and sales to be made. Sellars says more than 90 percent of her business is

J.R. Williams & Bros., circa 1910. Josh Sellars reproduces old photos on canvas and mounts the print on old barnwood. He recently bought a barn, just for the wood. This example of his work hangs in the retail store at Clover Cottage. wholesale. She’s already out of space to stock merchandise which she has made in China, shipped to Powell and repackaged for shipment across the Southeast. “One day a UPS truck pulled up and everything inside was for her,” said Josh. Josh and Amanda have been married only since February. He seems amazed at her energy and drive. “She works me to death,” he grins. Josh owns and operates

Knox Graphix, located adjacent to Clover Cottage. His website and Facebook page show the range of his work. “Customize, customize, customize,” he says of his business plan. He’s bought most of his equipment off Craig’s List, including a new heatbased gadget that presses an image onto a shirt so that it can’t be felt. Josh prints team gear, T-shirts and posters on vinyl or canvas. He offers embroidery. He’s also creative. When he heard Enhance Powell needed a logo for Historic Powell Station, he quickly produced examples. Bart Elkins at The Front still running strong. Porch picked his favorite She says: and put it on his door. Guess “My work at Shopper that’s how we got a logo. News set me up to write well Customers drop in to for your business, no matter what that business is. For the Shopper, I covered everything from boutiques to high-tech. I’m a quick study, and I’m great at making you look good.” Current clients include a local marketing firm, Great Valley Wine Trail (formerly Thunder Road Wine Trail) and Braxton-Bragg’s “Slippery Rock Gazette.” Carey is also a Shopper-News freelance writer. “I love getting to know hard-working business people,” said Carey. “I love helping people tell their stories. I hope you’ll let me tell yours.” Info: thepluckypen.com, shannon.b.carey@gmail. com, or find Plucky Pen on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

Carey launches blogging service Shannon Carey has launched The Plucky Pen, a writing service aimed at making life easier for small business owners. “Everyone I know has a blog, or they should,” said Carey. “But if you’re running a small business you probably don’t have time to update it. It’s just one more thing to do, but keeping your blog current is vital to growing your business these days.” Carey also offers social media, proofreading and an array of other writing services. A graduate of Halls High and Maryville College, Carey worked for 10 years for Shopper News in news writing and advertising sales. Her awardwinning Moms 101 column documented the first years of her son’s life. She also launched the Union County Shopper News, which is

BIZ NOTES ■ Fountain City Business and Professional Association meets 11:45 a.m. each second Wednesday, Central Baptist Church fellowship hall. Guest speaker for May 11 meeting will be state rep. Bill Dunn. President is John Fugate, jfugate43@gmail.com or 688-0062. ■ Halls Business and Profes-

sional 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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chat, especially about the building. “We’ve heard 50 million stories,” says Amanda. “Some say (the building) was a movie theater or a bathhouse or the train depot. We hear the movie theater most.” Amanda studied business at UT, but she learned her craft by attending clothing trade shows with her grandmother and a neighbor. She’s been going since age 13. Creativity is a key. Without legal protection, her designs are copied by Chinese vendors. “We have to stay a week and a half ahead,” she says. That, and labor costs, are reasons she cannot open a factory to produce her hair bows and baby clothes in Powell. Being a wholesaler, she has to turn out a lot of product in a short time. She accepts piracy as a cost of doing businesses and just creates new designs. “We’re Southern, baby,” says Amanda, describing a camouflage onesie that sells well at gun shows. She and her mom have visited the Chinese factories that make her products. Tales from that trip are for another column. Drop by to see the building and meet Amanda and Josh Sellars. Their pace is warp speed, but the premise remains the same: produce and sell something people want to buy and you’ll succeed.

This plaque on the exterior wall of 1905 Depot Street tracks the building’s use from 1921 to 1988 as the J.E. Groner & Co., a Powell Station landmark.

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Real estate markets spring forward After steady progress in March, local real estate and lending markets turned significantly upward in April. We saw 1,113 property transfers in Knox County, easily surpassing the March total of 991, and also well ahead of the April 2015 pace of 918 sales. The total value of property transferred leaped from $198 million in March to nearly $241 million during April. This was an increase of some $65 million over last April’s figure of $176 million. It was the largest April output of total real estate sales since 2007. On the lending side, just over $347 million was borrowed against real property in Knox County, besting the March total by more than $50 million. By comparison, about $317 million was loaned in mortgages in refinancing during April 2015. The most notable real estate transfer of the month was an $8.576 million commercial sale involving a hotel property off Peters Road near the Market Place in West Knoxville. The largest mortgage transaction was a loan for $10.25 million financing the Trinity Hills senior living facility off Asheville Highway. With one third of the year in the books, 2016 appears on pace to outperform last year in both real estate transfers and mortgage lending. As of April 30, approximately $771.6 million worth of land has been sold here, compared to about $691 million during the first four months of 2015. Mortgage lending is currently running around $60 million ahead of last year’s levels. All of us at the Register’s office were saddened by the passing of Mrs. Peggy Bright, mother of our longtime record room supervisor, Bill Bright. The Bright family has meant so much to us through the years, and I know many people have been touched by their kindness and generosity. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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