VOL. 52 NO. 25
IN THIS ISSUE
Miracle Maker Jim Bellamy could have been a comedian. He taught American history at Powell High School from 1952-66 and was principal at Farragut High School for 24 years, serving until his retirement in 1990. Sandra Clark recalls an interview she conducted with Bellamy in 2000.
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Volleying for volleyball Members of the Powell community are trying to reestablish a middle school volleyball team. The former coach has moved away and final arrangements are being made with a new coach and sponsor. Now all they need are team members. “I have played four seasons now,” said team member Grae Klein. “This is a fun and active sport and we hope to keep a team going.”
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‘Pass it on well’ “Pass it on well” is Anne McKinney’s watchword, her signature sign-off in speeches about wills and estate planning and on her YouTube videos. She has become as well known for public speaking as for her expertise in estate planning, tax law and wills and trusts, and she takes a lot of satisfaction in knowing that her audiences are vitally interested in what she has to say.
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Greatest Vol ever? Children with orange interests and undoubtedly high IQs were frolicking in their forum sandbox. Surprisingly, they got semiserious long enough to conduct an informal poll – to determine the greatest ever football Volunteer. Of course Peyton Manning won.
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Mesmerized by Michael Messing By Cindy Taylor Magician Michael Messing has a talent for lighting up children’s eyes with illusions and magic. Messing brought that talent, along with a few props, to the Powell Branch Library on June 20. The gifted illusionist kept more than 80 people entertained with a 45-minute performance using scarves, balloons, cards and an occasional audience member. His act was nonstop and easily held the attention of both children and adults. Audience laughter was a constant part of the act. Lili Foust and Kyle Needham helped with one of the tricks and were amazed that Messing made handkerchiefs disappear and circles become squares and triangles. “Wow,” said Kyle after one of the tricks. “How did he do that?” “My job as a magician is to trick you from time to time,” Messing said. Messing has performed in the library system for 14 years and has been creating magic for 40. He has performed on Carnival Cruise Lines, at festivals, family events and birthday parties, and was voted Best Party Entertainer by East Tennessee Parent Magazine. Volunteer Kyle Needham, 6, magician Michael Messing and volunteer Lili Foust, 7, sport huge smiles as they perform magic together at the Powell Branch Library. Photo by Cindy Taylor
HPUD adopts summer sewer cap By Sandra Clark Hallsdale Powell Utility District customers could get a break on sewer bills this summer. The board of commissioners adopted a plan last week that will set a cap on sewer charges for residential customers during June, July and August this year only based on average monthly water usage in 2012. Darren Cardwell, chief operating officer, said the customers would still pay for all water used, but the sewer charge would be capped at
the average. Customers do not have to request this service. He said the 12,000 gallon sewer cap remains and the swimming pool credit program will be retained. “This will produce some savings for folks who use more water in the summer months,” Cardwell said. The full policy will be on HPUD’s website. HPUD set 26 water meters and inspected 19 sewer hook-ups during May. The district treated 234.2 million gallons of water and 276.8 million gallons of wastewater.
Payments were OK’d for Judy Construction ($317,285) for work on the Raccoon Valley Road Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion, which is 90 percent complete, and Mike Smith Pump Service ($118,148) for the East Brushy Valley Road waterline improvements. Cardwell said the Brushy Valley project has “almost doubled the water pressure” in some areas and increased water volume by replacing leaky 2-inch galvanized pipe. The staff outnumbered the
customers at the district’s second evening meeting. Only Bonnie Holloway spoke, again asking questions: Property on corner of Maynardville Hwy. and Cunningham Road: Board member Bob Crye suggested listing the lot for sale, but the idea was punted back to Cardwell with instructions to talk with commercial real estate brokers. Former commissioner Jim Hill
tention or not. They either sell or not. Sometimes we will check 30 places and not cite anyone.” In May, CVS Pharmacy at 417 E. Emory Road was cited for a first offense. John Williams of Lenoir City represented the company. He blamed a computer system error for not flagging the under-aged buyer of a six-pack of Bud Lite. “The parameters were set wrong,” he said. Smith moved for a $500 fine. Spicy’s North, 950 E. Emory Road, was up next, for a second offense. Lee Mayshark said several folks including an under-aged buyer sat at a table and ordered Bud Lite. “We preach to those employees every day,” about checking ID, he said. Smith said Mayshark is “trying to do the right thing and make Spicy’s family-friendly.” Then he moved for a $1,000 fine. Next up was New Smokies,
7217-C Clinton Highway, first offense. The owner was the violator. John Baker said he was “in a hurry” and just glanced at the ID. “This is a wake-up call for me, an awful and general embarrassment,” said Baker. In addition to the $500 fine at the Beer Board, he was cited to court where he worked a plea deal by paying a $300 fine. The offense will be on his record for a year. “I’ve sold beer and liquor for 18 years and never had an offense,” said Baker. Commission chair Tony Norman asked May if it’s his policy to try to catch operators during stressful times. May said no. Finally, came Heiskell Market & Deli, 9443 Heiskell Road, on a first offense. “We went in on April 9 and bought a six-pack of Bud Lite,” said May. Smith grimaced and moved for a $500 fine.
Farragut play day Last week, the Shopper News interns braved the flood to enjoy a play day in Farragut. They praticed their golf swings at the Concord Par 3’s indoor facility. They enjoyed lunch at Lakeside Tavern and got a history lesson from columnist and historian Malcolm Shell. The day ended with a tour of WBIR-TV and a guest spot on “Live at Five at Four.”
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June 24, 2013
Selling beer to kids (June 24) to consider three alleged violations: two are first offenses and the other is a second offense. Violations tend to be clustered geographically because enforcement is sparse. In May, violators were from Powell and Halls, causing heartburn for 7th District Commissioner R. Larry Smith. Sheriff’s Office Capt. Allen “Wolfie” May explained his procedure: “I pick a direction. We start What to do? up the highway and stop at every The Beer Board’s rules are (permit-holder’s) place. Last week clear: first offense is a $500 fine or we checked 27 places and cited 30-day permit suspension; second three (with another three out of offense is a $1,000 fine or 60-day business). suspension; third offense can re“We go straight down the road.” sult in revocation of the permit. May said violations “have to do The Beer Board will meet today with the clerk. They either pay at-
By Sandra Clark
Knox County Commission, sitting as the Beer Board, struggles each month with permit-holders who have sold beer to minors. There’s not a month that someone does not get cited. There’s not an offender who disputes the charge. All apologize. And next month there are more offenders.
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