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Dr. Jim McIntyre says he’s as enthusiastic about the new school year as “any in my career.”

Knox County Schools has made gains on test scores every year since McIntyre arrived as superintendent in 2008.

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How fast is fast enough?

We don’t know, at this point, how fast is Tennessee fast.

Based on what Butch Jones did at previous stops, we think he will want his Volunteers to really hurry on offense.

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Frontier job fair Frontier Communications will sponsor a job fair for athome sales positions from 9 a.m. until noon and 3-7 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 13, and Thursday, Aug. 15, at 2104 Emory Road in Powell.

The full-time positions start Sept. 23, and previous call center experience is a plus. Info: www.frontier.com/careers.

Mabe to be guest on WDVX show Shopper-News features editor Jake Mabe will be the special guest on the WDVX “East Tennessee Quiver” at 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15. He will be talking about local musicians he’s covered throughout his career as well as highlighting Elvis Presley’s lesser-known songs with show host Bradley Reeves. Listen at 89.9 FM, 102.9 FM or online at www. wdvx.com.

Powell Elementary School teachers, parents and kids celebrated the start of the new school year with a PTA-sponsored party at the Cricket Pool in Broadacres. Pictured are PTA co-presidents Jennifer Stooksbury (left) and Regina Overton-Barnes (right) with principal Reba Lane. “No idea,” Lane said of expected enrollment. “We’ll have 950 to 1,000.” Photo by S. Clark

Langlois returns to Powell High

By Betty Bean Powell High School’s new principal has big plans and a familiar face.

Nathan Langlois, who was assistant principal and athletic director at Powell High during the 2011-2012 school year, is back after spending 15 months in the Knox County Leadership Academy – this time as principal. He says he couldn’t be happier.

“Powell is a great community with great schools, and my challenge is to keep moving in a positive way, and not let anything backslide,” Langlois says. “We want to make sure that instructional practice in the school is the best we can provide. The way our teachers teach is very important, and we’re trying to make sure what they do is effective.”

Meeting Common Core standards will be a big part of that positive direction, Langlois said.

“Common Core requires increasing rigor in subject areas to better prepare our students for college and career. It’s going to give them the skills not only to get

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in college, but to stay in college. It raises the bar so we can make sure our kids are ready to compete with other kids in the U.S. and around the world.”

Langlois is a native of Grand Rapids, Mich., who spent his early teenage years in Oregon. A graduate of Western Michigan University, he spent 15 years as a teacher and administrator in Cobb County, Ga., one of the counties that make up the Atlanta metropolitan

Knox County Leadership Academy, a 15-month program that prepares educators for administrative positions.

“The program is meant to train the next generation of school leaders, and covers everything from community relations to school finance and strategic scheduling.

They want to make sure the leaders understand rules, regulations, policies and also understand educational leadership. Once you graduate, you are assigned as an assistant principal or a principal.

This was an opportunity I couldn’t refuse, and I jumped at it.”

In addition to presenting fresh academic challenges, a new school year means football season, and as a former AD, Langlois says he’s excited about that, too.

“Powell has a rich tradition in athletics and we want to continue that tradition. We also want our athletes to represent us well in the community, go to college and be successful in life. What we want is student athletes – and to win championships. Everybody wants that.”

Beaver Creek

Lodge fish fry is Saturday Powell Lodge No. 582 will host its annual fish fry fundraiser 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Lodge building, located at 7700 Fersner Road. David West, owner of Ciderville Music, will perform.

Cost is $8 for adults; kids 12 and under eat free. The community is invited.

Nathan Langlois has returned to Powell High School – this time as principal. Photo by Ruth White

area. He taught a wide variety of subjects, ran the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program, a college readiness curriculum designed to increase learning and performance, and served as an assistant principal.

Two years ago, Langlois and his wife, Eiisha made a big decision.

“My wife and I found Atlanta was getting a little hectic, so we started looking for a good place to raise our children (Christian 8, and Maia, 13). Knoxville was very appealing.”

Langlois says he liked the new state teacher evaluation system and the way Knox County had embraced TAP (Teacher and Student Advancement Program), which uses incentives and mentoring to help teachers move forward.

“I wanted to be a part of all of that, and was coming to be a master teacher in the TAP program.

But they found out I had experience in administration and asked if I would be interested in an assistant principal’s position.”

He says he had a good year, but left when he was accepted into the

grant-funded projects completed

By Jake Mabe Projects along Beaver Creek funded by a $919,000 “clean water” grant secured in 2008 have been completed.

Knox County watershed coordinator Roy Arthur, who is the grant’s project manager through the Beaver Creek Task Force, says the grant was awarded through the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s 319 grant program.

“Every state gets an allotment every year and the state decides how to allot it,” Arthur says. “This grant was run through UT and the Tennessee Water Resources Research Center, who was the administrator. We focused on sediment reduction into Beaver Creek.”

Partners included Knox County Stormwater, Hallsdale Powell Utility District, the Tennessee Water Resources Research Center and other UT departments and, early on, TVA. Arthur said a watershed plan was created to focus on three areas – runoff from agriculture, stream bank erosion and sediment input from residential areas.

“We did not address construction runoff. That is handled by Knox County Stormwater.”

Arthur says a major component was community engagement/education.

“These included, for students, the Adopt-A-Watershed program in six schools on or near Beaver

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Creek (Gibbs High, Halls High, Powell Middle, Powell High, Karns High and Hardin Valley Academy), and for adults, we held a variety of programs that focused on more specific areas rather than just general watershed education.”

The agriculture runoff portion of the plan included fi xing pasture input problems on 23 farms along Beaver Creek from Gibbs to Solway.

“We also held farmers’ breakfasts for education purposes and the last one we held was attended by 120 people.”

The stream bank erosion portion of the plan included the signature project of fixing major erosion along Beaver Creek in Mill Run

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The residential portion of the plan was undertaken in cooperation with Knox County Stormwater’s Environmental Stewardship Program. Arthur says it included installing 23 rain gardens in residential areas designed to capture and infiltrate the first one inch of rain off of 1,000 square feet of a roof top.

“Eroding ditches (3,000 feet) were also turned into grass-lined swells, and we fi xed 2,000 square feet of bank erosion problems, including on school property.”

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Long-range plans in Cape Town

“Nineteen-f “N N in inet etee eenn f if i f t y-seven y - se yseven ever” – the best yearr ev ever er”” (to graduate from Central High School), says Ed Decker.

“Just look at the ’57 Chevy.”

Libby Morgan Decker moved to Monroe County 17 years ago after living in Fountain City his whole life. He and his wife of 10 years, Arleen, have been a busy pair down on their land in Punkin Center.

In addition to his work with Arleen growing and putting up tons of food every year; hosting, housing and feeding college groups for six weeks of “Break-Aways” (this year they welcomed their 1,000th student guest) and holding a few week-long wilderness adventures each year; traveling extensively (they honeymooned in a tent in October in Denali in Alaska … in the snow.); and maintaining a trail as volunteers in the Smokies; Ed, being of boundless energy, fell in love with the idea of target shooting muzzle loaders.

“I learned to shoot when I was 12-years-old from my grandfather, Amos Watson, who lived in Roan Mountain, Tenn. When I was 17, my parents signed for me so I could join the Army Reserves while I was a junior in high school.

“I immediately got involved with the rifle team and shot for the team for two years prior to entering the service. I continued shooting modern, high-powered rifles in the reserves for nine years. Our team went

to Camp Perry (Ohio) for the National Rifle and Pistol matches every year.”

Decker raised a family, worked with his father, C. V. Decker, in construction, estimated jobs, sold for a long stint with Huttig, and crafted fine furniture.

He created a cabinet from the wood of Tennessee’s state tree, the tulip poplar, for the White House during the Reagan years. A craftsperson from every state was asked to make a piece of furniture, and Decker was chosen to represent Tennessee.

His furniture has sold in art galleries across the country, and his commissions have included restoring a grand piano for Lamar Alexander.

“It was 40 years before I got into competitive shooting again. I read an article about shooting a muzzle loader at 1,000 yards with a bulls-eye the size of a basketball.

“I said to myself, ‘I’ve got to see this,” and attended a competition. At the end, a shooter offered to let me shoot his rifle, an original muzzle loader made in the 1800s. He said I hit the bulls-eye. I was hooked.”

Fast forward through a couple of years, when Decker won competitions all over the U.S., garnering enough medals to fill a five-gallon bucket, and in 2011 he was chosen to be on the U.S. International Long Range Muzzle Loading Team to compete in the world championship in England.

“Our team brought home a silver medal at long range in England. Next month, I’m going to Cape Town, South Africa, as deputy team captain of the U.S. squad.”

All rifles used in these competitions must be origi-

“You’ve got to keep working the whole time. Just think, as soon as you shoot, you get up, clean the barrel, pour in the powder, ram the bullet in, attach the cap, lay back down to shoot, judge the wind, aim, relax … breathe … steady … and pull the trigger,” Decker explains.

“The competitions go on in whatever weather condition you’ve got. In England, Hurricane Katia caused terrific winds during the match. My box of powder and ammunition blew off the table.”

Winds are judged by the shooters with long flags on either side of the range to show direction and speed.

These long-range shooting competitions take place on military installations and a few other official ranges.

The shooters are aiming for a target you can’t see with the naked eye from 1,000 yards away. That’s 10 football fields. And Decker, at almost 75 years of age, doesn’t even wear glasses.

“Two things really excite me about all this. I’m in good health and I’m able to shoot this well at my age. I think I’ll be the oldest competitor at the Cape Town match. To me it is an unbelievable accomplishment,” says Decker.

There’s only one U. S. competition at 1,200 yards (that’s 12 football fields): the Joe Hepsworth Memorial Match in Indiana. Decker took home the 2012 Hepsworth gold medal.

“Most long-range competitors shoot an Italianmade rifle. Lee Shaver in Ed Decker with his muzzle loader rifle, ready for the world Missouri, our coach, is a championship match in South Africa. Photo by Libby Morgan gunsmith who produces a superb custom-made rifle. nal 1800s muzzle loading 15 shots per session, with an I placed my order for one of rifles or exact replicas. average of six minutes for his muzzle loaders about a Shooters will have 10 or each. year ago and have just now

REUNION NOTES ■ Central High School Class of 1944 will hold its annual reunion at noon Thursday, Aug. 15, at Beaver Brook Country Club. Cost is $15 per person. Info: J.C. Tumblin, 687-1948.

■ Central High School Class of 1978 will hold its 35year reunion 6:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Beaver Brook Country Club. Cost is $25 per person with payment due Aug. 15. Make check out to “CHS Class of 1978” or to “Brent Thomas” and mail it to: Brent Thomas, 4841 Macmont Circle, Powell, TN 37849.

■ Clinton High School Class of 1967 will hold a reunion Saturday, Aug. 31, at 205 Main St. in Clinton.

Classes from ’66 through ’69 are also invited. Cost is $50 per person and includes food, a DJ, games and a free class memory CD. Info/reservations: Becky Calloway Rosenbaum, 457-259, or Bunnie Brown Ison, 599-4749, or send checks to: CHS Class of 1967, 607 Greenwood Drive, Clinton, TN 37716.

■ Central High School Class of 1963 is planning its 50-year reunion. Any member of the Class of 1963 who hasn’t been contacted by the reunion committee is asked to send contact info to: ajrader@bellsouth.net; or mail to CHS Class of ’63, 5428 Kesterbrooke Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37918.

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“I plan to take it to South Africa, and there are several on our squad who have this rifle. We believe we have one of the best teams we’ve ever fielded and I hope we can bring home the gold with American-made rifles.”

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‘Can you walk in my shoes?’

Kenneth Pinkney had seen it all.

Twenty-two years in the Marines. Tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Jake Mabe Kenneth “Sarge” Pinkney, principal of Geeter Middle MY TWO CENTS School in Memphis, speaks When he retired from to Halls Middle School faculty active duty, he thought he’d last week on “Can You Walk in become a security guard. My Shoes?” Photos by Jake Mabe Then he was asked to speak to students at an elementary last week. school. He became a volun“Children are my pasteer, then a teacher’s assis- sion,” he said. “When I was tant and substitute teacher. a Marine, I protected these Now, he’s spent 14 years as United States with all of my an administrator and is cur- heart. I never thought I’d rently principal of Geeter be in a situation where kids Middle School in Memphis. would be in harm’s way.”

Pinkney spoke to Halls As principal, he’s talked Middle School faculty dur- to students who face guning an in-service meeting fire on a regular basis on

the walk to school and back.

He rearranged his schedule to arrive at school at 6 a.m. because one parent had to drop her daughter off that early before going to work.

He found out the girl was hiding in the bushes until somebody arrived.

“You gotta go that extra mile because (kids ask) ‘can you walk in my shoes?’

“I drove one of my kids home one night and the complex they lived in had Memphis Police Department officers in front of it.

They looked like a SWAT team. I said, ‘Why are they here?’ My student said, ‘Those are our security officers for the night.’ It was almost like I was back in Afghanistan somewhere.’”

Pinkney says poverty is rampant in Memphis, but also affects a sizable population of Halls Middle School students.

“Two things help one (escape) poverty – education

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by Morgan Thirty-two Thirty two years of downhome fun, every third Saturday in August, no second chance if it rains. In the most beautiful park anywhere: Big Ridge.

The 32nd annual Big Ridge State Park Bluegrass Festival is scheduled for the evening of Friday, Aug. 16, and everyone is cordially invited. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on.

“Every year, we call in volunteers and schedule other rangers to come help, and if we get a big rainstorm, we can’t get all that to happen again, so we just look toward next year,” says Ranger Sarah Nicley, organizer of years 18 through 31 or so. This year, the torch was passed to Ranger Derek Wilson.

Wilson is happy to oblige: “Union County has a strong tradition of bluegrass, oldtime and country music, and I am glad to be a part of it all.

It’s hard work, but I’m having fun with it.”

Wilson has lined up some familiar talent and oth-

Clayrissa Hill is looking forward to her first appearance at the festival, where she is scheduled to play with the Circle of Friends mid-show. Photo by Libby Morgan ers who have never had the thrill of playing for free to the thousands who come every year to Big Ridge. Artists perform with no compensation other than a good time playing music.

“Our musicians come out of the goodness of their hearts, and they always have,” says Nicley. “Our players like to jam up on the hill just to play together, in

addition to their scheduled stage time. We usually have to go tell ’em to go on home when the festival is over at midnight.”

She originally got involved with the event 14 years ago when she was a “loaned ranger” from her post at Bicentennial Park in downtown Nashville. She landed at Big Ridge the next year.

Nicley says she has noted

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ponds. These projects are all designed to provide some flood mitigation. Because we don’t have a large swath of land anywhere along Beaver Creek, we have to create storage on a small scale wherever we can. The more we can put into storage, the more it’s going to help prevent flooding.”

Beaver Creek by the grant are the cistern system installed this summer at Halls High School’s greenhouse and the Harrell Road Stormwater Park, which is still under construction. At the latter, Arthur says 1,700 feet of 18-inch pipe was installed

to reroute stormwater from Painter Farms subdivision through a created wetland pond, rerouting 355,000 gallons of water in a oneinch rain.

“Before, all of that was going straight into the creek. Now, it’s filtered into

and relationships. Relationships work. Students respond to those they respect.”

He said one student of his was an excellent A student – when in school. Pinkney noticed the student had missed 54 days. He went to the kid’s house prepared to have a serious conversation with the child’s mother, only to discover the student had to stay home to take care of his grandfather, who had Alzheimer’s disease. Another student told him her mother had forced her to become a prostitute to help pay the bills.

An algebra teacher was furious at one student who was sleeping in her class.

Pinkney asked the teacher, “Have you asked her what’s wrong?”

Pinkney did – and found out the student was an 8th grader with two children and had taken one of them to a clinic the previous night when she’d gotten sick.

fest ffestival s attendance h ha as fluctuated around has 4 ,00 most years, but 4,000 a ap pp approached 8,000 o ne recent year. They one sho shoot for 10 bands in 30 30-minute time slots, so the show keeps ■ changing.

■ “This event is de■ signed to encourage ■ our musical heritage.

And the music here in Union County is amazing,” Nicley said.

The Big Ridge Family and Community Education group, formerly the Big Ridge Homemakers, are ready to serve up hamburgers, hot dogs, baked goodies and drinks at the festival.

“This is our once-a-year fundraiser. We support several nonprofits, the 4-H

The teacher later told Pinkney, “I didn’t know.”

“That’s because you didn’t ask,” he said. “You just assumed she was being defiant.

“Students really want to know that you care about them. You’re in a life-changing business. You’re in a ministry that not everyone can do.”

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Sarah sings Ella

Boy howdy, if you weren’t at The Square Room last Wednesday, you missed it.

What a show.

Corryton native and Gibbs High graduate Sarah Clapp and her band presented a tribute to jazz great Ella Fitzgerald. To take on The First Lady of Song and all those great composers – Rodgers and Hart, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington – and not only do them justice but knock it out of the park was nothing short of superb.

She sang with soul and with a controlled power that some singers never refine in a lifetime. On and on the classics came – “Cry Me A

Corryton native and Gibbs High graduate Sarah Clapp performs a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald at The Square Room last week.

River,” “Round Midnight,” “Mack the Knife.” It’s hard to pick a highlight because of the quality of the show, but Sarah’s take on “Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered” and her cover of “A Night in Tunisia” were fantastic.

If you get a chance sometime, go see Sarah Clapp.

She’s one of the Knoxville music scene’s true talents, a gem worthy of even the Queen of Jazz herself.

Big Ridge State Park Bluegrass Festival Friday, Aug. 16, 7 p.m. until midnight Bluegrass, old-time and country music, no alcoholic beverages 7 p.m. Pleasant Valley Boys

■ 9 p.m. Clinch Mountain Ramblers

7:30 p.m. The Valley Boys

■ 9:30 p.m. Melissa

8 p.m. Just South of Heaven

■ 10 p.m. Gospel Strings

8:30 p.m. Circle of Friends

■ 10:30 p.m. New Grass Gospel

clubs, area fire departments, other UT Extension programs, and the park,” says member Carol Pratt.

“We’ve had 32 years of practice, so we’ve trialand-errored out most of the kinks, and we can serve up good food fast.”

Her group plans to begin serving food a few hours

prior to the start of the music at 7 p.m.

A few crafters will be onsite, including decorative blacksmiths Kelvin Ryder and Fritz Voss. Hardin’s Mountain Organics will offer ice cream and Rodney Malone is scheduled to bring his famous barbecue.

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Haslam is decider on parkway extension City Council member Duane Grieve, along with his wife, Marsha, attended their youngest daughter’s wedding Aug. 4 at Dogwood Canyon in Missouri. Carlyn Grieve, 24, married John Robinson and they will reside in Austin, Texas, where Carlyn works at Scripps.

Grieve, who is unopposed in his current council reelection campaign, gave away the bride.

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City Council member Marshall Stair spent a week hiking and camping in the Cascade Mountains of the state of Washington with his younger brother, Morgan. Stair is an active hiker and canoeist.

■ Starke: Mayor Rogero told City Council in an Aug. 7 email that Angela Starke, director of communications, would be leaving at the end of the year to join her husband, Drew, who is moving to Orlando to work for Nissan North America. This is the second high-level departure for Rogero in less than two years. Deputy Mayor Eddie Mannis left in June.

Already there is speculation that Jesse Mayshark (who makes $40,000 less than Starke) may be promoted as much of the heavy lifting in that office is done

by Mayshark. However, Starke is the only AfricanAmerican in the Rogero administration running an actual department (a small but significant one).

Community Relations Director Tank Strickland, also African-American, is a one-man operation (but a very effective one who has worked for four mayors) who once served as chair of county commission.

Strickland could become the only high level AfricanAmerican in city government, answering directly to the mayor.

(Sam Anderson, who ran the Parks and Recreation department for many years, held that position under this writer, and Mayor Haslam promoted him to senior director. He retired before Haslam left the mayor’s office.)

Additionally, this is the department which promotes the mayor’s agenda to the media and the public. For an administra-

tion which on occasion is viewed as quite sensitive to criticism, the new director will have his/her hands full, especially if the mayor seeks a tax increase in 2014 to fund the pension costs.

Mayshark is bright and knows where many of the bodies in city government are buried and could easily handle the position.

But he may not meet the diversity requirements which the mayor might want as she prepares for her 2015 re-election campaign.

■ TDOT: The failure of the state Department of Transportation to announce a decision on the extension of the James White Parkway into south Knox County has allowed the Commissioner of Transportation, John Schroer, time to try to convince some local officials to support the extension despite heavy opposition at a public hearing months ago led by Mayor Rogero, Vice Mayor Nick Pavlis and county Mayor Tim Burchett.

A decision is already behind schedule due to Schroer’s efforts to change public opinion.

Schroer strongly favors the plan but would be hard pressed to approve it against overwhelming local opposition. It is doubtful that Haslam would permit this to go forward with both mayors and most local officials opposed.

It is also inconceivable that Schroer would make any decision on this in Haslam’s home county without the governor’s approval.

The bottom line is that this battle is not over.

Mayor Rogero had lunch with Haslam last Wednesday in Knoxville and Jesse Mayshark says she repeated the city’s opposition to the governor at that time.

Gov. Haslam is the featured speaker Sept. 20 at the annual fundraising event for Legacy Parks Foundation, which strongly opposes the extension.

Opponents should get ready to take the matter to court if the TDOT commissioner approves the build option as well as work on Knox lawmakers to deny funding for the project.

The cost of this project is huge and it will be damaging to the new urban park system in south Knoxville.

Mayor Rogero and Vice Mayor Pavlis have consistently opposed this wasteful project and merit commendation for their stand to promote recreation in south Knoxville along with environmental quality.

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The battle over James White Parkway Burchett ‘flip-flop’ riles city officials

Over in south Knoxville, public officials may come to blows in a confrontation reminiscent of the time in 2002 when then-state Rep. H.E. Bittle threw off his coat and offered to whip TDOT Commission Bruce Saltsman over the Orange Route.

That project, SR475, was designed to funnel traffic off I-40/75 through Hardin Valley and into Anderson County. It never happened, despite support from the Knoxville Chamber and others who think roads mean progress.

The James White Parkway extension is a similar issue. It’s a massive undertaking, a gleam in the eyes of engineers and road builders for decades, and once intended as a way to revitalize the south side of town.

The bypass from Moody Avenue to John Sevier Highway would mostly be within the city limits. It’s shorter and therefore less costly than SR475, but has some similarities. State officials cite the need to take traffic

Betty Bean off the main artery (in this case, Chapman Highway).

Supporters believe it’ll be safer and better for business. Opponents disagree.

Everybody’s mad.

Until a few days ago, the mayors of Knoxville and Knox County were united in opposing it.

Then Tim Burchett got ambushed on a Friday afternoon by a TV reporter and said he’d changed his mind about the parkway extension – if it wouldn’t hurt the homeowners in its path, although he doubted that it was going to happen at all, given that no money’s been appropriated.

City leaders felt blindsided. Sources say Burchett paid Mayor Madeline Rogero a Monday morning visit to do some explaining. Appearing to have taken both sides on

the issue, Burchett was unavailable for the balance of the week to explain why.

Rogero and Vice Mayor Nick Pavlis are clearly in opposition. Bill Haslam, while mayor here, never took a public stand. But the JWP extension is a huge expenditure for no good reason.

A city source calls it “a slap in the face” to those who for more than a decade have been working on the Urban Wilderness, a chain of public properties that includes 10 parks, 40-plus miles of trails, four Civil War sites, water features and scenic views, some of which are directly in the path of the JWP extension.

City government has collaborated with the Legacy Parks Foundation and citizen donors and volunteers like the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club, whose members have created and maintained miles of trails.

They point to the Checkpoint Tracker Adventure Racing Championship as a harbinger of things to come, if the Urban Wilderness plan proceeds unmolested by a massive road-building

project. The 30-hour race requiring compasses, maps, canoes, mountain bikes, running and rappelling will draw 200 participants and their families to Knoxville from all over the county in October.

The Checkpoint Tracker website dishes out the kind of praise most cities would kill for: “The unprecedented land access rights granted to facilitate this event guarantees that even those familiar with the region will be delighted and surprised.

We welcome all adventure racers, from novice to battered, to join us in beautiful Knoxville, Tenn., on Oct. 10, 11 and 12 for a weekend of championship racing followed by a righteous After Party and Awards Ceremony at Market Square in downtown Knoxville.”

TDOT Commissioner John Schroer seems determined to sign off on the project, although the exact route and timetable remain a mystery.

And, as with SR475, approval doesn’t mean it’s going to happen.

Sunny Saturday

Folks F Fo olk lkss who lk wh ho grew grew up up here heree he Knoxville) (and all who love Knox x vi villle)) will enjoy a weekend trek to Market Square. There’s always something going on, and you’re guaranteed to see someone you know.

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The Farmers Market is spectacular – in full bloom.

It covers the mall and extends along Market Street in front of Home Federal.

Alongside the bright tomatoes and vibrant string beans, a nice couple sold worm droppings. In fact, Vern and Caye of Etowah have made their living off worms for a couple of years now, Caye said.

And what’s lower than a worm? Why “worm castings,” an indoor/outdoor organic fertilizer, according to the WormWorks website.

We moved on.

Lunch at Café 4 was terrific, but we could have eaten on the sidewalk from one of a half dozen food trucks.

Then it was off to Union Ave Books where Dr. John Hodges was signing his new book. The store was packed with customers who quickly exhausted the supply of “Delta Fragments: The Recollections of a Sharecrop-

p er’ r’s Son. S on.”” per’s Son.” Little Isabella “Izzie” Wilson sat enthralled. She wants to be a writer and has a great start. Asked how old she is, the kid said, “Seven.”

She’s really only six. “Go into reporting,” I advised.

Her mom said Izzie has always loved to read. “She’s reading on fifth grade level and starting into first grade (at Thackston School).”

“I really like my (book) cover,” said Hodges, a retired professor of religious studies at UT, winding up to read from his book. “This cover represents who I am.

The sharecroppers’ home shows flat ground and an outhouse. That’s where I came from.”

The second picture shows Hodges engaging students – a man who earned a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, studied abroad, and challenged students for many years. The pictures illustrate the contradictions in his life.

Growing up in the Mississippi Delta was tough, with uncles who gambled and a mama who gave whippings “at least once a week.”

His stepfather drank on weekends and had a terrible temper. “But he gave me a most wonderful gift,” said Hodges. He offered to work twice as much to enable his son to attend school.

“At age 7, we were expected to go to the (cotton) fields. But my stepfather told the boss, ‘I want my son

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Izzie Wilson, 7 or 6, is a writer.

Dr. John O. Hodges talks about his book’s cover. to go to school.’

“I started going to school and thought I would never stop.”

Hey, a choice between school and the cotton field is a no-brainer every time.

I drifted by the Rally for Trayvon Martin in Krutch Park. It may be cultural, but liberals are awful at organizing anything (except the

Barack Obama campaign, but that’s another story).

The rally still hadn’t started 40 minutes after the announced time, and I drifted toward the car.

At the edge of the crowd stood two of Knoxville’s finest, there to protect against an outbreak of violence, I suppose. They wore shorts and rode bicycles.

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Lee’s old warhorse Gen. James Longstreet. (18211904). Graduation from West Point and service in the “old” army during the Mexican War prepared Longstreet for his active role during the entire Civil War (1861-1865). Photo

HISTORY AND MYSTERIES | Dr. Jim Tumblin

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n Nov. 29, 1863, Confederate Gen. James Longstreet experienced his worst day of the Civil War in Knoxville while Union Gen. Ambrose Burnside probably experienced his best.

During the Fredericksburg campaign in November and December 1862, Burnside ordered 11 ill-conceived attacks on Marye’s Heights, where Longstreet’s Corps worked the defenses. Burnside had 12,653 casualties while the Southern casualties were only 5,309. But a year later in Knoxville the results would be vastly different.

James Longstreet was born the fifth child of James and Mary Ann Dent Longstreet, on Jan. 8, 1821, in the Edgefield District of South Carolina, where his mother had traveled to her mother-in-law’s home for his birth. Both of his parents, owners of a cotton plantation near Gainesville in the Piedmont section of northeastern Georgia, were descendants of families dating to the colonial period – James born in New Jersey, Mary Ann in Maryland.

It had required hard physical labor and resilience for his father to carve a plantation out of the wilderness, but it provided a place for young James to develop the physique, self-confidence and work ethic that would characterize him throughout his life.

Dreams of glory filled his head as he read of Julius Caesar, Napoleon and George Washington. To a practical father with a profitable farming operation but a large family, such youthful longings could be fulfilled only with the admission of his son to the United States Military Academy at West Point. In 1830, with that long-term goal in mind, “Pete” (as he was called at home) traveled with his father to Augusta, site of the state’s finest preparatory school.

There he would live with Uncle Augustus B. Longstreet and his wife, so that he could enter Richmond County Academy. A graduate of Yale University and a practicing attorney, Uncle Augustus was enormously talented, a gifted conversationalist and a licensed lay speaker in the Methodist Church. James would spend the next eight years embraced as a member of the family. The formal education he received at the Richmond County Academy was enhanced by the informal one he received in the stimulating home of his aunt and uncle.

He had been at Augusta only three years when his father died of cholera during a visit to Augusta. His mother decided to live permanently in Morgan County in northern Alabama. Increasingly, his uncle’s plantation became his home and Uncle Augustus and Aunt Frances received his affections. He barely mentioned

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James Longstreet entered West Point in 1838.

Academics challenged him from the outset, but he excelled with horses, sword exercise and “football.” He admitted to being the leader in “larks and games,” and his demerits reflected such common cadet sins as visiting after taps, absence from roll call, dirty room, long hair and disturbance during study hours.

When he graduated in 1842, he ranked number 54 in a class of 62.

However unfortunate it was that he failed to make the most of his academic opportunities, one can ask whether he redeemed himself at the Brotherton house on Sept. 2, 1863, when his troops met those of classmate Gen. William Rosecrans, who was fifth in his class, and turned the tide in the Battle of Chickamauga.

At graduation Longstreet was brevetted a second lieutenant and served tours in Missouri, Louisiana and Florida. He participated in the Mexican War (1846-1848) under Gen. Zachary Taylor during the Battle of Monterey and then joined the forces of Gen. Winfield Scott for the expedition to Mexico City. Leading his troops at Chapultepec, he was wounded when hit by a musket ball in his thigh. He staggered and fell but handed the colors to Lt. George E. Pickett (who later became famous

courtesy of the Valentine Museum, Richmond, Va.

James Longstreet (1821-1904) at Gettysburg). Lt. Pickett carried the colors over the wall.

The Mexican War served as a training ground for the Civil War. Longstreet’s physical stamina, skill under fluid conditions on the battlefield and bravery under fire offered unique lessons in his trade – that of a soldier.

During the war Longstreet had carried a daguerreotype of Louise Garland, the daughter of Lt. Col. John Garland. After the war, in March 1848, they were married at her relatives’ home in Lynchburg, Va. He reported to duty at Carlisle Barracks, Pa., where their first of 10 children was born. He was

transferred to San Antonio, Texas, where the army’s main role was to protect settlements and wagons of immigrants moving into the state.

In 1854 he was assigned to Fort Bliss near El Paso, Texas, 600 miles from San Antonio, where the garrison was responsible for protecting ranchers, farmers and townfolks from marauding Indians. On one expedition, Longstreet’s column traveled for 16 days toward the Guadeloupe Mountains in ice storms with extremely frigid temperatures as they pursued the Mescalero Apaches. Longstreet soon assumed the command at Fort Bliss and held that post until the spring of 1858.

Concerned with the education of their two children, Longstreet wrote the adjutant general’s office in Washington to request recruiting duty back East, citing his 16 years of service on the frontier. Instead, leaving the two children in a boys’ preparatory school in Yonkers, N.Y., Longstreet reported for duty at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., where he served as paymaster for a year and was then transferred to his father-in-law’s department in

Albuquerque, N.M., where he arrived in 1859.

South Carolina seceded in December 1860, following the election of Abraham Lincoln. They were soon followed by six other states. Longstreet had a very difficult decision to make. He did not embrace secession but he remembered his Uncle Gus and his passion for state’s rights and decided his allegiance belonged to the South.

On April 12-14, 1861, the firing on and surrender of Fort Sumter signaled the beginning of the Civil War. Knowing that he was the senior officer in the Army appointed by the state of Alabama to West Point and because his mother still lived there, he wrote his friend, Alabama U.S. Rep. Curry, and Gov. Andrew Moore and offered his services. He was made a lieutenant colonel in the Confederate Army and reported for duty in Richmond on June 21, 1861. In a meeting with Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Longstreet learned he was appointed a brigadier general.

Within days he was ordered to report to General P.G.T. Beauregard at Manassas Junction. Longstreet was assigned the command of three Virginia regiments and set about training them. Three times each day he coached his troops in the intricacies of regimental and brigade maneuvers.

By the Battle of First Manassas (July 21, 1861) he and his regiments were sufficiently trained to acquit themselves well as they defended Blackburn’s Ford in a prelude to the battle.

Thus began his service in the Civil War, service that would earn him the title “My Old War Horse” bestowed by General of the Armies, Robert E. Lee. Author’s Note. Next month’s article will continue Longstreet’s story including his “Worst Day of the War” in Knoxville in November 1863.

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How fast is fast enough?

We don’t know, at this play selection and snap the point, how fast is Tennessee football. Move it, move it! fast.

The threat of a quick start limits defensive substitutions and adds risk to simple adjustments. It allows the team with the football Marvin to dictate pace. This is our West game, this is how we do it.

Ready or not, here we come.

Months of extra effort invested in strength and Based on what Butch conditioning will supposJones did at previous stops, edly give the orange (aswe think he will want his suming no major changes in Volunteers to really hurry uniforms) team an edge on on offense. No huddle. No opponents who do not take standing around. Quick it seriously.

If the Vols play fast glance at the defensive alignment, check the card enough, defenders will tricks on the sideline for eventually feel the pain.

They might even get tired and make a mistake. Fatigue is a terrible affliction.

Tennessee will not get tired. That has already been decided. Tennessee might cash in. We’ll see.

So, how fast is Tennessee fast?

Former Volunteer allAmerican Bob Johnson, hall of fame center, distinguished NFL alum, prominent Cincinnati businessman, has considerable insight into Tennessee possibilities. He has seen several years of previews.

“My impression of Butch Jones is that his aggressive offense and defense match

The voice of reason When they heard this, they were enraged and wanted to kill them. But a Pharisee in the council named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, respected by all the people, stood up and ordered the men to be put outside for a short time. Then he said to them, “Fellow Israelites, consider carefully what you propose to do to these men…. I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone; because if this plan or this undertaking is of human origin, it will fail; but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them – in that case you may even be found fighting against God!” (Acts 5: 33-35, 38-39 NRSV)

Gamaliel is a Hebrew name which means “reward of God” or “God is my reward.”

Gamaliel shows up only twice in the New Testament: here, where he stands up for Peter and the other apostles, using his power of reasoning, and invoking the law of unintended consequences to calm the murderous mob. Later in Acts 22: 3, he is referred to again, when Paul names him as his early teacher, saying he was

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that counted: parents who loved him and taught him “brought up in this city at the difference between right the feet of Gamaliel.” and wrong, enough work to That is not a bad track re- teach him the value of accord: Gamaliel saved Peter’s complishment, friends who life, and is credited with respected and encouraged teaching Paul all that he him, and one woman who knew of the Torah. loved him thoroughly and We need men like Gama- steadfastly (and still does to liel. this day).

He reminds me a little of He was a quiet-spoken, my father. easygoing and reasonable Daddy grew up poor, personality, but it was said like most every child did on by those who worked with farms in rural Knox County him in business or comin the 1920s and 30s. He munity projects that when was rich in all the things Ernest Whited rocked back

his personality,” said Johnson. “I really like him. All the serious Bearcat fans really liked him.

“From what I remember, the Bearcats ran a very high percentage of no-huddle – mostly shotgun – most plays started with play-action fakes – he really wants to spread the field – create chances for one on one for ball carriers.

“I think the pace was a big portion of University of Cincinnati’s success. I think they out-conditioned some of their opponents.”

Johnson recognizes pluses and minuses but, overall, he likes no-huddle offenses,

on his heels you could be assured that his mind was made up and that was that.

At that point, it would be easier to move the Rock of Gibraltar than to change his convictions about the question at hand.

Gamaliel was such a man.

Gamaliel knew what was right. He recognized wrong about to happen. He also recognized foolishness when he saw it. And he was willing to stand up and be counted.

That takes courage.

He was able to say to an angry mob, “Think about what you are doing. Be reasonable, friends. What if you are wrong in your estimation of these men? Sure, they may be wrong. But what if they are not? What if they really are sent from God to tell you what you need to know? What if their words are the most important words you will ever hear? What then?”

Gamaliel was well and truly named. He was a “reward of God,” a hero given to the children of Israel at a crucial moment.

going all the way back to when Sam Wyche coached the Cincinnati Bengals.

Yes, Sam is ol’ Vol Bubba Wyche’s big brother. It’s all in the family.

“Sam, who is a great friend of mine, was a real proponent of no-huddle. He would say that the disadvantage was that offenses had to be simplified.

“Even with the large sideline signs that Butch Jones uses, formations and even play design are limited.

Even with limitations, hurry-up puts pressure on the defense. There are chances for errors by the defense if they try to make changes between no-huddle plays.

“In addition, it’s entertaining. Things happen quickly. Athletes have to

react instinctively. Defenses can be driven into assignment errors.”

Here’s the punch line: “I think we Vol fans will be very happy with Butch in the next few years.”

I think Bob is correct.

Butch got off to a fast start.

Tennessee fans were quick to forget about Jon Gruden and other pipe dreams. For most of us, recruiting hustle reduced the restoration job from awful to just difficult.

The show is underway and still picking up speed.

Sometime soon we’ll find out how fast is Tennessee fast – and whether it makes a difference and does it produce immediate results.

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

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Wednesdays through Aug. 28, at the Corryton Senior Center. Info: Sarah Wimmer, bereavement support at Amedisys Hospice, 689-7123.

■ PK Hope Is Alive Parkinson Support Group of East TN will meet 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, in the Family Life Center at Kern UMC, 451 East Tenn. Ave., Oak Ridge. Program: “What’s new with DBS?” presented by Dr. Peter Hedera, neurologist from Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. Ken Stone from Medtronic will provide a light lunch. Info: Karen Sampsell, 482-4867; e-mail pk_hopeisalive@bellsouth.net; or www.pkhopeisalive.org.

■ Amedisys Hospice offers free adult grief support groups at the following times and places: Newly bereaved support group meets 1:30 p.m. every third Monday at Panera Bread in Fountain City. On-going grief support group meets 6 p.m. every fourth Tuesday at Amedisys offices, 1420 Dutch Valley Road. Info: Sarah Wimmer, 689-7123.

■ UT Hospice Adult Grief Support Group meets 5-6:30 p.m. each first and third Tuesday in the UT Hospice office at 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info or reservation: Brenda Fletcher, 544-6279.

■ UT Hospice, serving patients and families in Knox and 15 surrounding counties, conducts ongoing orientation sessions for adults (18 and older) interested in becoming volunteers with the program. No medical experience is required. Training is provided. Info: Penny Sparks, 544-6279.

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Family faith grows through sorrow

By Ashley Baker Dawn McGuire was pregnant with her third baby when her life changed forever.

After having two healthy baby boys, Dawn and Kevin McGuire were overjoyed to find out she was expecting a girl. Dawn recalled her most frequent prayer request during this time: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most people would probably ask for a healthy baby and a smooth delivery,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I asked people to pray that Jena would come to know Jesus at a young age and that I would be able to share Jesus with the doctors and nurses.â&#x20AC;? McGuire would find both prayers answered in the following months.

The nursery came together in the weeks prior to the birth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I loved it!â&#x20AC;? Dawn said â&#x20AC;&#x153;I spent hours picking out which color of pink to use in her nursery.â&#x20AC;? Kevin said the room was like â&#x20AC;&#x153;a little piece of heaven.â&#x20AC;?

What the McGuires didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know was that their baby girl would never get to sleep in her beautiful nursery.

On Sept. 19, 2001, Dawn McGuire gave birth to her daughter, Jena Grace, who was born with a rare congenital heart defect. Baby Jena had her first major heart surgery at five weeks, followed by two other major surgeries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a young mom, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get a lot of time to be with Jesus,â&#x20AC;? Dawn said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Here in the hospital, I had eight hours a day to pray.

Pastors and friends came and prayed with me. It was a horrible time, but a very rich time, too.â&#x20AC;?

As a few months passed, the family found it was living on an emotional rollercoaster. Instead of falling into despair, Dawn began to keep a journal of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faithfulness even in the midst of great trial. Dawn

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Jena Grace lived only five months but still managed to fill her family with joy. documented both her positive and negative experiences, labeling them â&#x20AC;&#x153;Joyâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pain.â&#x20AC;? Under â&#x20AC;&#x153;pain,â&#x20AC;? for example, she would write notes about missing her two sons at home and about how horrible it was to see baby Jena in pain. But just as quickly as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;painâ&#x20AC;? column filled up, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;joyâ&#x20AC;? column would, too, said Dawn. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can experience joy in the middle of sorrow,â&#x20AC;?

Dawn said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really did. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been in the valley that was really deep, so my mountain tops were higher. When you are like that, Jesus is your every breath.â&#x20AC;?

But the painful experiences continued to increase.

Jenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body began to fail before she was five months old. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One night, they let us hold her. The nurses could tell that the end was coming. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She died in my arms that night,â&#x20AC;? Dawn said, with tears. On Feb. 18, 2002, she took her last breath.

As she held her baby girl, Dawn said she experienced a peace that can only come from God. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fathom it,â&#x20AC;? she said.

As Dawn and Kevin left the hospital, she realized that God had answered both of her prayers. Jena had gone to see Jesus at a young age, and Dawn had had the privilege of sharing http://bookwalter-umc. org/oneharvest/index.html or 689-3349, 9 a.m.-noon. weekdays. â&#x2013; Ridgeview Baptist Church offers a Clothes Closet free of cost for women, men and children in the Red Brick Building, 6125 Lacy Road. Open to the public 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. every second Saturday.

Meetings and classes â&#x2013; Knoxville Fellowship Luncheon meets at noon each Tuesday at Golden Corral.

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her faith in the hospital for five months. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A ministry did come out of that,â&#x20AC;? Dawn said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So many were touched by her story, and any time I had a chance to talk about how God is faithful, I did.â&#x20AC;?

The â&#x20AC;&#x153;joyâ&#x20AC;? column continued to grow. At Jena Graceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funeral, Dawnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father made a commitment to follow Christ. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It sky-rocketed me in my faith,â&#x20AC;? Dawn said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;God didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t promise me that I would see her walk, but He did promise He would never leave me nor forsake me, and He never did.â&#x20AC;?

Dawn hopes people will see that God is faithful even in times of great trial. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love Jesus. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe what heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done for me,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Bible came to life during my journey, and I believed every word of it. My Jesus can heal hearts!â&#x20AC;?

Dawnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end with loss. Three years to the day of Jenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death, Dawn delivered twins, one of whom was a girl she named Hope. Though Jenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death will forever mark the McGuire family, their story is a living testimony of the faithfulness of God in times of trial. It is a reminder, said Dawn, that God can turn a great trial into a blessing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even a double blessing. will meet 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays beginning Aug. 27 at Fellowship Church, 8000 Middlebrook Pike. Deadline for child care registration: Aug. 13. Info: momsnmore@fellowshipknox.org or www.women. fellowshipknox.org. â&#x2013; Fellowship Church, 8000 Middlebrook Pike will host a new class of DivorceCare 6:30-8:30 p.m. beginning Thursday, Sept. 5. Info: care@ fellowshipknox.org. â&#x2013; First Baptist Church, Powell will begin fall sessions of divorce recovery programs offered for adults (DivorceCare) and children (DC4K) 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 12. Info: Amy Combs, 947-9074. â&#x2013; Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, will begin weekly â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wednesday Night Dinners and Classesâ&#x20AC;? on Aug. 21. Dinner with drink and dessert: $5 for adults, $3 for children, or $16 for the entire family; served at 5:45 p.m.

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MILESTONES

Grads win scholarships; golf tourney set

By Sandra Clark Powell High School graduates Brandon Riddell and Madison Berry have won $500 scholarships from the Powell Band Boosters. Both will attend Middle Tennessee State University this fall, and both will play percussion in the Blue Raider Band.

The 13th annual golf tournament which funds band programs is Saturday, Aug. 24, at Centennial golf course. Registration begins at 7 a.m. with a shotgun

Dodd, Hawkins to marry Riddell

Berry

start at 8. Lunch will be served at noon.

Info: Eddie Akers at 2546192 or Eddie@AkersInsuranceTN.com/.

ETTAC will accept used, working computers The East Tennessee Technology Access Center needs used XP Windows computers or newer and iPads or tablets. All equipment must be in good working condition. Hard drives will be completely erased before reuse. All donations of equipment are tax deductible.

ETTAC is a regional nonprofit agency that helps people with disabilities. The staff adapts computers with specialized software and hardware that are then given or loaned to its clients to enable them to pursue their educational or employment goals.

Computers can be dropped off at ETTAC’s regional office, 116 Childress Street, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Info: 219-0130 or www.ettac.org.

SPORTS NOTES ■ Willow Creek girls softball sign ups will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 17, at Willow Creek Park. Info: www.facebook.com/ WillowCreekYouthPark.

■ Powell girls softball fall signups for 8U-14U will be held 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Bojangles in Powell, located at West Emory Road at Brickyard Road. Entire teams are welcome, Rec or open. Info: powellgsoftball@aol.com.

■ Adult fall league sports team registration through the city of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department is now open. Deadlines: kickball, Aug. 13; volleyball, Aug. 28. Register at the KPRD office, 917A E. Fifth Ave., and pay with cash, check or money order.

Info: www.eteamz.com/cokathletics.

Candy Ranae Dodd and William Wayne Hawkins will be married Saturday, Aug. 31, at Camp Trinity in Maryville.

Candy is the daughter of Robert and Sue Dodd of Maryville. She is a UT graduate and is employed by the university as a system network data administrator.

William is the son of Kenneth and Betty Hawkins of Knoxville. He is a Fulton High graduate, is employed by Holland Motor Freight and is a member of Teamster Local #519.

SCHOOL NOTES Brickey-McCloud Elementary ■ Parent Nights will be held for 5th grade, 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12; 2nd grade, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 13; 4th grade, 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15; 1st grade, 6 p.m., Monday, Aug. 19; 3rd grade, 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20; and K, 6 p.m., Monday, Aug. 26.

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Powell Branch Library hosts ‘Buddy’ book signing Lyla Sutton, 4, of Powell, reads “Buddy, Dog of the Smoky Mountains” with up-and-coming children’s author Ryan Webb last Tuesday at Powell Branch Library. Photo by N. Anderson

The charming book, coauthored and illustrated

by Webb, demonstrates life lessons using bright, colorful illustrations.

“It’s been a life long dream to write and illustrate children’s books,” said Webb.

“Buddy has been such a large part of my life, it’s a story that just had to be written.” Webb, who is Landry’s stepson, indicated Buddy’s next adventure is already in the design stages.

“Buddy, Dog of the Smoky Mountains” is based on Bill Landry’s (“Heartland Series” host) actual dog, an adventurous mixed breed pup who lives in the foothills of the Smok y Mountains and is given to hike and play with visitors.

POWELL Shopper news • AUGUST 12, 2013 • A-9

Shopper News Presents Miracle Makers

Knox opens two new schools, posts gains on TCAPs

By yS Sandra andrra Clark an Dr. Jim McIntyre says he’s as enthusiastic and excited about the new school year as “any in my career.”

Knox County Schools has made gains on test scores every year since McIntyre arrived as superintendent in 2008. He headed each page in a recent report with “Predominantly very good news.”

I know because I kept flipping pages to find the “Predominantly less than stellar news” page. Not there.

The state’s recently released TCAP and end-of-course data showed Knox County Schools: ■ Met 9 of 11 achievement targets ■ Increased 2.3 percent in 3rd grade reading/language arts proficiency (from 51.2 to 53.5 percent) ■ Gained in proficiency in 9 of 11 key achievement measures including math, science and social studies ■ Gained in 6 of 7 high school end-of-course exams including English III for the first time ■ Increased in proficiency in 25 of 31 reported subject and grade combinations.

■ Posted strong gains in Algebra I and Algebra II exams The list goes on. But McIntyre says it’s really not about test scores.

Students: “It’s about doing a better job for kids. ... We want hard work and great instruction in every classroom.” He predicts a future where rote jobs are handled by machines or sent off-shore. Workers of tomorrow must excel at problem-solving and teamwork.

Principals: “Being a public school principal in 2013 is an incredibly complex job,” he says. “Hiring and placing principals is the most important job I have.”

McIntyre said efforts are made to engage teachers and the community when a principal’s job becomes open, but this year 25 principals were moved over the summer. “Even the Methodists give (transferred preachers) a little reception,” joked Betsy Pickle, who sat in on our interview.

We advocated for a chance to say good-bye at least.

“It matters deeply who the principal is,” said McIntyre, denying that his choices were in any way arbitrary or capricious. “Sometimes a retirement triggers change,” he said, citing elementary supervisor Susan Turner’s retirement, which led to Adam Parker’s promotion and Cindy Bosse’s assignment to replace Parker at A.L. Lotts Elementary. Bosse, an outstanding leader at Sterchi Elementa-

Carter Elementary School invited the whole community to cut the ribbon to open the new school on Aug. 9. Pictured are (front) Ravyn Housley (in white glasses), Emma Baker, Tyra Eastridge and Cade Ramsey; (back) Mayor Tim Burchett, school board member Mike McMillan, Superintendent Jim McIntyre, and board chair Karen Carson. Photo by Ruth White

Northshore Elementary School opened for business with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 8. Pictured are Mayor Tim Burchett, school board vice chair Lynne Fugate, Superintendent Jim McIntyre, and board chair Karen Carson.

Photo by Sara Barrett

ry, was replaced by Christine Boring, who holds a master’s degree in educational technology. Sterchi is one of 11 schools that will implement 1:1 technology this year as a winner of the system’s technology challenge.

Teachers: The goal of evaluations is to help teachers get better, McIntyre said, predicting excitement for the Common Core standards, which will be fully implemented this year. The Common Core has fewer requirements, enabling teachers to go more deeply into each subject.

Assistant Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Alves said subjects such as art will include more reading and lan-

guage arts, seeing “literary strands infused in those disciplines, especially in grades 6-12.”

McIntyre said teachers who are ineffective are given an opportunity to improve. “Some can’t or won’t improve,” and those he recommended for termination by the school board.

Four teachers were recommended for termination in August. There’s no count on the number who resigned or retired rather than face termination.

In response to a question from Jake Mabe, McIntyre said there’s no way to generalize about older versus younger teachers’ acceptance of

Knox County Council PTA

technology. “It just depends on the person.”

Change: Three years ago, teachers received tenure after three years and then were evaluated once every five years thereafter. Now teachers are evaluated by principals and peer teachers four to six times per year. “We’re now having ongoing conversations with teachers. We had 10,000 of those conversations last year. You have to get better (with that level of observation).”

McIntyre said he’s no miracle maker. “That’s the teachers in every classroom across the district. They are the miracle makers.”

Nominate a Miracle Maker by calling (865) 922-4136.

Reputable vs. Disreputable Pain Clinics Not all pain clinics are created equal and it’s important to know the difference. Join Dr. Vinsant as he describes what patients living with chronic pain should look for when choosing a provider.

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

North Knoxville Medical Center 7565 Dannaher Drive Sister Elizabeth Room A Featured Speaker Christopher Vinsant, M.D.

Lunch provided. Space is limited.

Call 1-855-TENNOVA (836-6682) by August 18 to register.

Tennova.com

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Tennova project delayed, hearing set behalf of opponents: “This is a serious issue that deserves full discussion.”

Wesley Neighbors Community Association voted 91-7 against the hospital, Swingle said, even though Tennova has met numerous times with residents and has made several concessions to minimize the impact on residents.

“We’ve got 200 yard signs up in West Hills and 300 names on our petition (against the project),” Swingle told the council.

“Yes, it’s a $300 million investment by Tennova and several temporary

(construction) jobs and increased taxes, but those taxes and temporary jobs are not free.

“The biggest cost is the closure of St. Mary’s, followed by the diminution of the quality of life in West Knoxville.”

He asked council to fun both a traffic and environmental impact study.

MPC Director Mark Donaldson said a “thorough traffic study, the most intensive study our rules permit,” will be required at Tennova’s expense.

Attorney John King, speaking for Tennova, said

his client did not want a News from the Register of Deeds postponement because “time is money.”

Tennova has been “very communicative with multiple meetings,” King said, and had hoped for just a $316 million in July of 2012.

By Sherry Witt two-week delay (because Continuing the upward So far in 2013, approximatethe district’s council mem- trend of 2013, local real es- ly $2.33 billion has been ber, Duane Grieve, was out tate markets enjoyed anoth- loaned in Knox County in of town). er healthy mortgages and refinances.

■ City Council also month in That figure is running about postponed a vote on proJuly with $30 million ahead of the posed apartments at North1,010 prop- pace from 2012. shore Town Center until The largest land transfer erty transSept. 3. fers re- of the month was for a com■ Rezoning for Westcorded in mercial complex adjacent to wood on Kingston Pike (new Knox Coun- the Tennova North property home of Knox Heritage) was ty.

While on Emory Road at I-75. The approved. that was entire transaction came in Witt slightly off at just under $40 million. from June’s output, it out- Another notable sale was performed last July by 167 the transfer of a portion of the Halls Walmart plaza off transactions.

In aggregate value, July Norris Freeway. The parcel posted a robust $248 mil- located in the rear of the lion – over $50 million complex sold for $5.95 milmore than the total value lion.

On a personal note, many of land transferred in June.

By comparison, about $186 of you may be familiar million worth of land was with our long time Regissold in Knox County during ter of Deeds employee Billy Bright, who has been recovJuly of last year.

Mortgage lending mar- ering from recent shoulder kets had a good month as surgery. Billy is doing great, well. During July, around and he really appreciates all $349 million was loaned the concern and well wishagainst real estate in Knox es. We are very blessed to County, compared to about have him back.

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Officers of the Fountain City Business and Professional Association Meredith Pratt, Regina Reed and Andrew Hartung present Fountain City Elementary principal Tina Holt (in white) with a back-to-school basket and giant cookie for the staff. Photo by Ruth White

BUSINESS BLURBS ■ Gayle Lodato is the new senior director of Fortwood Services at the Helen Ross McNabb Center. A licensed clinical social worker, Lodato was the clinician and services coordinator at the Children & Youth Center in Knoxville from 2002-05. Most recently, she was employed

by UT College of Social Work as the director of international initiatives.

■ Bronce Rodgers is vice president of loss mitigation for ORNL Federal Credit Union. He joined the company in 2012, and

previously worked for First Tennessee Bank as bankruptcy manager. In his new role, Rodgers will provide leadership to the collections and fraud departments and have responsibility for the credit union’s insurance coverage.

■ Roger Alexander is manager of Clayton Homes flagship home center on Clinton Highway.

While managing Clayton Homes of Strawberry Plains for the past 20 years, Alexander was recognized for his sales, service and management abilities. The Clinton Highway store was first managed in the late 1960s by Jim Clayton, founder of Clayton Homes Inc.

■ Suzanne Miller is director of patient care services at Parkwest Medical Center.

She will continue to work with the senior leadership team and staff to promote high quality patient care throughout the organization. Miller has more than 27 years of nursing experience, with 15-plus of those at Parkwest. She holds an MBA from Lincoln Memorial University and a nursing degree from Sinclair College.

■ Hallsdale Powell Utility District board of commissioners will meet at 1:30 p.m.

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■ Volvo of Memphis has filed a $2.3 million building permit for a new dealership

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UT NOTES ■ Harry “Hap” McSween, a professor who is a leading expert on the composition of Mars and meteorites, will be awarded the Whipple Award from the American Geophysical Union. McSween will receive the award and present the Whipple Lecture at the union’s annual meeting in December in San Francisco.

The Whipple Award honors an individual who has made outstanding contributions in the field of planetary science.

■ Marian Roman, an associate professor of nursing, is the recipient of the 2013 Award for Innovation from the American Psychiatric Nursing Association (APNA).

Roman will receive her award at the APNA annual conference this October in San Antonio. The APNA Annual Awards recognize nurses who exemplify excellence across the spectrum of psychiatric-mental health nursing practice, education,

Noweta Garden Club members June Jennings, Regina Richardson and Suzanne Sweat judge designs for outdoor living during a recent club meeting. The exercise was a learning experience for the club as they prepare for next year’s show on miniature and small designs. The club meets on the first Tuesday of each month to share information and visit beautiful gardens in the Knoxville area. For more information on the Noweta Garden Club, email club president Peggy Jones at pjones1@frontier. com. Photos by Ruth White

leadership, research and innovation.

■ Mark Dean, co-inventor of the personal computer, will join the College of Engineering faculty Sept. 1 as the John Fisher Distinguished Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Dean arrives at UT from IBM, where he most recently served as chief technology officer for IBM Middle East and Africa, based in Dubai.

Penny for your thoughts Penny is an 8-year-old Cocker Spaniel with a laid-back personality and a big heart. She loves to be walked and she gets along with everyone.

Since she’s middle-aged, she won’t chew up the couch or have accidents on the carpet.

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Penny is available for adoption from the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley, 6717 Kingston Pike.

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Possum is a 3-monthold domestic shorthair available for adoption at Young-Williams Animal Center on Division Street.

During the Summer of Cats special, all adoption prices will be discounted for felines. Possum’s fee is $50 which will include a spay, vaccinations and microchipping. Info: visit w w w.young-williams. org or call 215-6599.

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Up on the stage, a guitar player wails the blues, backed by a tight band. You must be in a bar in Memphis, or maybe New Orleans.

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If you tend to think of preachers as a stuffy lot, going to hear this guy will destroy that concept once and for all.

“The fact that I preach and play – especially the really full-on blues stuff,” Trotter says, “has broken down potential barriers that can accompany my identity as a pastor.”

And he’s all for that. As modest and self-deprecating as his playing is ferocious, he’s 100 percent dedicated to carrying the Christian message in any way he can.

He came to the ministry via a path best described as “colorful.” In the early ’70’s, instead of finishing his degree at UT, he started a rock and roll band and went on the road. Then and now, his list of guitar heroes is long, including giants such as Eric Clapton and Chuck Berry.

“Like you could play guitar and not list him as an in-

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With the arrival of the disco era, he left the road for radio. He spent 15 years at U102 (now Star 102.1,) much of it on-air, and seven years of it as program director. Along the way, he and cohort Lansden Hill started a little gathering you may have heard of.

“We started Boomsday in 1988, expecting 25,000 to 30,000 people,” Trotter remembers. “We had seven food vendors and 12 portable toilets. 125,000 showed up.”

He’s been married to his wife, Lynn, for almost 35 years. The couple became involved with Middlebrook Pike UMC in 1988 as a way of providing a church background for their young daughter Lauren.

They were “just swallowed up with love and acceptance,” he says, and soon he began to notice that he was “more fulfilled with what I was doing at church than in the radio career I

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“I began serving my first church, Dutch Valley United Methodist, in 1993 after three years of serious wrestling with God over what I was interpreting as a call to ministry.”

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And by this time the Trotters had welcomed another daughter, Christie.

Then it was on to Emory University in Atlanta for his master’s. Commuting back and forth made his alreadyhectic life even crazier.

“Something had to give,” he remembers, “and the guitar was it.”

He didn’t pick up the instrument again until after graduation. When he did, he “fell headlong into the blues” and started using his music to enhance his sermons.

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“I have the greatest job I could have ever imagined. I spend my time collaborating with wonderful people, both staff and members, as we imagine, plan and execute worship. I preach, lead worship and direct the music and media for our two contemporary worship experiences.”

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Road. Meet Ryan Webb, author of the children’s book “Buddy: Dog of the Smoky Mountains.” The story follows Buddy, Bill Landry’s actual dog, on one of his adventures into the Smoky Mountains. Info: 689-2681.

Free bluegrass concert, 2 p.m., Union County Arts Co-op, 1009 Main St. Features awarding winning bluegrass band Scenic Roots. Local musician, Sarah Morgan, will also be performing.

Bluegrass Festival at Big Ridge State Park featuring many talented local and regional performers, 4-11:30 p.m. Free. Festival seating, bring a chair and picnic. No alcoholic beverages.

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Applications being accepted for youth ages 14 and up and adult volunteers to work during the Tennessee Valley Fair. Info/application: www.

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Book sale sponsored by the media center of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the fellowship hall. New and used books, DVDs, CDs and more will be available for all ages.

Flea Market, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Beaver Creek Christian Fellowship, 3941 W. Beaver Creek in Powell. Activities for kids while parents shop. Info: 640-2886.

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TO FRIDAY, SEPT. 6 Consignors wanted for Bookwalter UMC’s Children’s Consignment Sale, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 6-7. Consignor info packet: Bookwalterconsignmentevent@gmail.com; http://bookwalter-umc.org; 689-3349.

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MONDAY, AUG. 19 Luttrell seniors meet for fellowship and lunch, 10 a.m. Bring a covered dish. New members welcome.

THURSDAY, AUG. 22 New Harvest Park Farmers Market, 4775 New Harvest Lane, 3-6 p.m. Venders include local farmers, crafters and food trucks. Info: http://www.knoxcounty. org/farmersmarket/index.php.

Cruise Night – all makes, models, years and clubs welcome; 6-9 p.m., 6215 Riverview Crossing Drive, in front of old Food Lion at Asheville Highway. No charge, 50/50 and door prizes. Info: Jill or Blake, 226-7272; Josh or David, 523-9334.

Auditions for all voice parts, 6-8 p.m., Knoxville Choral Society. To schedule audition time: 579-6292 or e-mail membership@knoxvillechoralsociety.org. Info: www.knoxvillechoralsociety.org.

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Flea Market, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Beaver Creek Christian Fellowship, 3941 W. Beaver Creek in Powell. Activities “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” a live stage play performed by the Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 109 for kids while parents shop. Info: 640-2886.

Churchwell Ave. Schedule: 7 p.m., Aug. 16, 22, 23, 29, 30; 1 and 5 p.m., Aug. 17, 24, 31; 3 p.m., Aug. 18, 25. Reservations: 599-5284, tickets@childrenstheatreknoxville. com. Info: 599-5284; www.childrenstheatreknoxville.

“Family Crises May Be Good For You,” a free com; info@childrenstheatreknoxville.com. seminar featuring the Rev. Dr. Roger Wagner, presented

by Christ Presbyterian Church at Paideia Academy, 10825 Yarnell Road. Seating is limited. RSVP by Aug. 21.

Info/reservations: 309-4443.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, AUG. 23-25

MONDAY, AUG. 12 Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett’s “Back to School Bash,” 3-6 p.m., Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Highway. Free school supplies, activities, food, special programs, vendors and more. Free and open to the public.

“Adventures in Tennessee State Parks,” 2 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. John and Nancy “Doc” McEntee, who have visited all 53 Tennessee State Parks, will speak about their adventure. Info: 922-2552.

TUESDAY, AUG. 13 Talking to Kids about Cancer, 6-7:30 p.m., Cancer Support Community East Tennessee, 2230 Sutherland Ave., Knoxville. Discussion addressing the needs of children and the tools that can help them when cancer affects a family. Supportive supervised play can be provided with advanced notice. RSVP: 546-4661.

E-cycle pickup, Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway. Bring computer item to the tables by the windows in the Education Building. Info: http:// wwwecycle-today.com.

THURSDAY, AUG. 15 Registration deadline: Tennessee Valley Fair Cheerleading and Dance competition, open to all East Tennessee elementary, junior high, high school and recreational squads. Info/registration: www.TNValleyFair.org and click on “Contests.”

New Harvest Park Farmers Market, 4775 New Harvest Lane, 3-6 p.m. Venders include local farmers, crafters and food trucks. Info: http://www.knoxcounty. org/farmersmarket/index.php.

Cruise Night – all makes, models, years and clubs welcome; 6-9 p.m., 6215 Riverview Crossing Drive, in front of old Food Lion at Asheville Highway. No charge, 50/50 and door prizes. Info: Jill or Blake, 2267272; Josh or David, 523-9334.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, AUG. 15-16 Auditions for “Driving Miss Daisy” by the Powell Playhouse, 3-5:15 p.m., Powell Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Roles for one woman and two men, one of whom is African-American. Info: 947-7427.

FRIDAY, AUG. 16 Opening reception for three new exhibits: “The Magnificent Seven,” works by former Knox County art instructors; “Handmade Books”; and “The Wonderful World of Transparent Watercolor.” Free, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave., next to Fountain City Park. Exhibits run to Sept.

12. Info: fcartcenter@knology.net or 357-ARTS. “Buddy: Dog of the Smoky Mountains!” 6:307:30 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton

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Fish Fry fundraiser, 3 p.m., Powell Lodge #582, 7700 Fersner Road. David West, owner of Ciderville Music, will be performing country and bluegrass music.

All invited.

Union County Farmers Market, 8:30-11:30 a.m., front parking lot of Union County High School. Applications available to farmers with single crop items, even for only one day. Also available: pressure cooker top testing. Info: 992-8038.

Work days at the Community Garden “Glorious Gardening” located at Rutherford Memorial UMC in Corryton. Work in the garden and receive some of its produce as a result. Info: 687-8438.

Live country, bluegrass and gospel music, 7:30 p.m., WMRD 94.5 FM, 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All pickers and singers welcome.

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Bobcat Blast 5K Race, Central High School, 5321 Jacksboro Pike. Registration/Check-in: 7 a.m.; Run/ Walk: 8 a.m. Cost until Aug. 16: $20 adult, $15 ages 14 and under; after Aug. 16: $25 adult, $20 ages 14 and under. To register: www.ktc.org and click on events calendar.

Benefit for Leann Tolliver, 4-8 p.m., Luttrell Elementary School. Hot dog dinner, silent auction, basket raffle; music by the Valley Boys and the Heavenly Heirs.

Tickets: $7; $3 for children 5 and under.

Block party hosted by Y-12 Federal Credit Union in Powell, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Food, refreshments, games, prizes, bounce house, face painting, Medic Blood Drive and more. Live music will be provided by The Dirty Doug’s. Info: www.Y12fcu.org or 482-1043 ext. 815.

Wonder of Hummingbirds Festival, 9 a.m., Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave. DemonAnnual Women’s Conference, New Covenant strations, speakers, guided walks, local vendors, more.

Baptist Church, 10319 Starkey Lane; 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Saturday. Complimentary lunch and child care provided. Fee: $5; kids under 6 are free. Info: www.ijams.org; Woman’s Missionary Union Program, 3:30 p.m., Sunday. 577-4717.

Movie on the Lawn, St. Paul UMC, 4014 Garden Guest speaker for both events: Dr. Wanda Taylor-Smith.

Drive. “Aladdin” begins at dusk, around 8:30 p.m. PopInfo/to register: www.newcovenantbc.com. corn and lemonade provided. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. All invited.

Introduction to Wet Felting, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; instructor: Tone Haugen-Cogburn; Appalachian Arts “ACT-ing in Knoxville” (theatres and opporCraft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. tunities)/Acting 101 with Carolyn Corley, a drop-in Registration deadline: Aug. 17. Info: 494-9854 or www. acting class presented by Wild Thyme Players, 3-5 p.m., appalachianarts.net.

Broadway Academy of Performing Arts, 706 N BroadUnion County Farmers Market, 8:30-11:30 a.m., way. Open to all interested individuals aged 16 and up, front parking lot of Union County High School. Info: regardless of experience in performance. $10 per class 992-8038. ($8 for students/seniors/military with ID). Info: 325Work days at the Community Garden “Glori9877 or email director@wildthymeplayers.org. ous Gardening” located at Rutherford Memorial UMC Homecoming Celebration, 11 a.m., Little Flat in Corryton. Work in the garden and receive some of its Creek Baptist Church, 9132 East Emory Road, Corryton. produce as a result. Info: 687-8438.

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Live country, bluegrass and gospel music, 7:30 North Acres Baptist Church Homecoming, p.m., WMRD 94.5 FM, 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All 10:15 a.m. Special singing, the Camerons. Message by pickers and singers welcome. former pastor Charlie Lynch. No Sunday school.

Dedication Service, 3 p.m., Crossroads Apostolic Church, 4111 McCloud Road, corner of Andersonville Pike and McCloud Road. The community is invited.

The Hymnsman will perform, 10 a.m., Church of Special speaker: Pastor David Triplett of Eagle Bend God at Maynardville. Info: 387-0261 or 705-6963.

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“Basic Stage Combat: Slaps, Punches and Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association auditions Falls” with Mark McGinley, fight choreographer/grad for “The Nutcracker” Dance Centre of Oak Ridge, 108 student/SAFD member; a drop-in acting class presented E. Division Road, Oak Ridge. Times: 1-2 p.m., 5- to

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Moore's Potato Chips

2 Liter Btl.

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Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce 18 Oz.

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Food Club Rising Crust Pizza

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13.95-32.7 Oz.

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2

99

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Carolina Pride Ham 10 Oz.

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Kay's Select Ice Cream 56 Oz.

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2

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Scott Extra Soft Bath Tissue or

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30.65 Oz.

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5

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5

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Tide Pods Laundry Detergent

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40 Ct.

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9

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Red Gold Salsa

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