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Miracle Maker

Many schools have strong traditions in sports programs or academics. At Fulton High School, the Falcons are consistently noted for their football prowess.

But there’s another venerable tradition at Fulton, one that has set the school apart for more than 60 years: WKCS 91.1 FM. Russell Mayes knows a lot about the history and significance of WKCS, the only high school radio station in the county.

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District Gov visits Knox North Lions The Knox North Lions Club welcomed District Gov. Mike McDonough to its September meeting last week. McDonough said his dream for District 12-N is to reach new heights in membership, charitable donations and leadership development during the next year.

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See Cindy Taylor’s story on A-3

Saturday shrine It is “Saturday Shrines – College Football’s Most Hallowed Grounds.” The dust cover is Shields-Watkins Field and a packed Neyland Stadium.

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Food City Powell store manager Terri Gilbert Photo by Cindy Taylor

By Cindy Taylor The finishing touches are being put on the new Food City on Clinton Highway in Powell before the grand opening Sept. 25. Manager Terri Gilbert is working hard to get everything in place, but she is also excited.

“My favorite thing has to be the salad bar,” said Gilbert. “It is made fresh daily and is open from 10

a.m.-8 p.m. every day. In talking to the community this is what they are most excited about.”

The bar is located close to the front door to make grabbing a quick lunch easier than ever.

The new location will employ 200 people, an addition of 116 new jobs. The store will feature a fullservice bakery and deli, with an expanded hot bar and a daily spe-

cial offering something free with the purchase of a pizza.

One addition that will make healthy options easy to find is an aisle featuring food for healthy living and gluten-free items. For added convenience the store will offer a drive-thru pharmacy, in-store bank and a Food City Gas N’ Go. During opening week the store will present school bucks checks

and a check to Powell High School for the schools’ IPAD project.

The store will hold a flag-raising ceremony and open at 9 a.m.

Wednesday. Sept. 25. There will be lots of free goodies, specials and prizes. Hours will be 6 a.m.midnight. The new store is located on the new section of Emory Road just off Clinton Hwy.

See Marvin West’s story on A-6

NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ

Speak up or shut up Knox County Schools will hold a series of community meetings to learn what’s good, what’s not and what’s next for the school system. All are open and begin at 6 p.m.: Oct. 3 – South-Doyle Middle School (3900 Decatur Road): Oct. 7 – Carter Middle School (204 North Carter School Road) Oct. 15 – Farragut High School (11237 Kingston Pike) Oct. 21 – Karns High School (2710 Byington-Solway Road) Oct. 24 – Halls Elementary (7502 Andersonville Pike) Oct. 29 – Austin-East Magnet High School (2800 Martin L. King, Jr. Avenue) Child care and light refreshments will be provided. Info: knoxschools2020.org/.

Commissioner’s Night Out Knox County Commissioner R. Larry Smith will hold Commissioner’s Night Out 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the Halls Senior Center on Crippen Road. County department heads will be present to address codes, police, water, roads and other constituent concerns. Info: 922-5433.

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The truth will set you free

By Cindy Taylor From the community prayer box sitting by the road to donated designer clothes at great prices on the inside, you know you are seeing a different kind of church.

Warren Biddle and wife Marie founded Beavercreek Christian Fellowship Church, a nondenominational congregation, in 2005. He and Marie have been married 44 years and truly have a heart for serving the community.

“The focus of our church is not on numbers,” he said. “It’s about meeting the needs of others and sharing the truth of the gospel.”

The church meets those

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and church members are often treated to covered wagon rides. The Biddles help make birthday parties and special events a bit more affordable for other churches and individuals by offering pony rides and inflatables at a lesser price than a traditional business.

The church also serves as an intermediary for auto repair. Folks can bring their vehicle to the church and it will be taken to a shop offering an honest, reliable repair. Few people are aware that One Voice Christian Magazine, a free publication, originates from Beavercreek Church.

Beginning in October, Biddle will be offering

Cowboy preacher Warren Biddle stands amid rows of discounted designer clothing inside Beavercreek Christian Fellowship Church. Photo by Cindy Taylor biblical training classes to help attendees “pull the bible apart” using specific written tools to translate the Greek and Hebrew original language to mod-

Thank you, teacher!

By Jake Mabe and Sandra Clark

We asked and you responded.

This story touches off a multiweek series called “Thank you, teacher!” Here’s the deal: Teachers call and talk anonymously – because all who spoke to us are palpably fearful about repercussions – about issues facing Knox County Schools.

Due to the tremendous response, we’re giving you a quick highlight of what we’ve heard and asking quick questions. In the coming weeks, we are going to delve into specific issues in depth.

Here’s a sample of what we heard: A 20-year teacher dislikes the “exit ticket” kids are required to fill out – what they have learned today – before leaving class.

Huh? An EXIT ticket?

Adds that kids are being tested way too much, a refrain we heard repeatedly. Another teacher said she administers 62 different tests plus TCAPS. Friday is “test day” and often the students leave school crying, “and I do too.”

Crying?!

She gives three tests called

CARE, which are administered individually, and also does weekly CARE tests in reading and spelling. She does 12 timed math tests and 8 other math tests.

TCAPS last an entire week.

A kindergarten teacher says 1st grade test results were pushed back to kindergarten teachers for evaluation purposes, even though the kids were disbursed. Now kindergarten kids who cannot read will be tested – one teacher with 20 kids – and wordy questions can’t be explained or even repeated. Evaluations are set for

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From 10 a.m.-5 p.m. every Friday and Saturday, the building is converted into a shopping experience for those who need to be frugal. Name-brand clothing can be purchased at unheard-of prices. Furniture, toys and tools are also on the tables. Items are donated by others or purchased by the church.

The “store” is on wheels and can be rolled away behind the scenes for services. Income generated goes to fund Christian ministry work.

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“Ten percent of what is taught in churches is not in the Bible,” said Biddle.

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What’s right?

“Fabulous teachers and principals, all concerned about students.” What’s wrong? Over-testing. Said the rubric for teacher evaluation has 19 “indicators,” each with 3-8 “descriptors.”

One assistant principal frankly admitted not understanding the evaluation language.

A 27-year teacher said there’s too much change, too quickly.

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Dealing with delirium Appropriate response can make a big difference have to give people if you soothe them with music.”

Patients are encouraged to get out of bed as soon as possible, because exercise is known to prevent and lessen delirium. And pain medications are closely monitored, because in many cases they can make delirium worse.

As for Seliger’s mother, she finally returned to her old self once she started physical therapy.

“Delirium is not something psychiatry alone can treat, it’s a system-wide problem,” said Quigley. “Treating it involves every part of the hospital, occupational therapy, physical therapy, nutrition, pharmacy, all of these people have come together to treat the whole person.”

Tips for caregivers: Delirium is a sudden onset of confusion, typically after an illness, surgery or prescription or illegal drug use. Patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are more prone to delirium episodes as a result of medication changes.

people running around the room.

They may be agitated or pull at their lines and tubes.”

Older adults are especially at risk of delirium because they’re more sensitive to anesthesia and illnesses. An estimated 30 to 40 percent of elderly hospitalized patients experience delirium at some point during their hospital stays.

Delirium can be life threatening, Quigley said.

“If confusion lasts a long time, we may never get them back,” said Quigley. “There’s a 50 percent mortality rate with delirium and

an increased risk of overall decline in health.”

Patients with delirium tend to recover poorly from surgery, or they never return to prior health.

“The longer they have it, the worse it is as well,” said Quigley. “But if we can identify it from the outset, we can treat it.”

Parkwest Medical Center recently set up a “Delirium Team,” an interdisciplinary group of managers and administrators who are working together to prevent and treat delirium across the hospital. The hospital also runs a

Senior Behavioral Health unit (see accompanying article), for older patients who need extra help recovering from delirium and other behavioral issues.

Throughout Parkwest Medical Center, the staff takes steps to prevent delirium in every medical specialty. For example, as patients come out of surgery, the hospital plays soothing music or the sound of running water.

“This calms them and reorients them to night and day,” said Quigley. “You can actually cut down on the amount of medications you

■ Get the patient up and moving as soon as possible after surgery or illness, even to the bathroom or down the hall.

Exercise helps clear confusion.

■ Make sure the patient has his or her hearing aides, glasses and anything else he or she needs to communicate and interact with people.

■ Remind the patient with visual and verbal clues about his or her life. Provide family photos, calendars, favorite music and television shows, and familiar visitors. Ask: What day is it?

Where are you?

■ Keep an eye on all medications, as many pain medicines can trigger delirium. Keep a written record of any interactions or side effects of medications.

Senior Behavioral Unit at Parkwest The mind and body are one, but when they’re both fragile, they need specialized care.

At Parkwest Medical Center, senior patients who have both medical and psychological needs can receive specialized treatment in the 16-bed Senior Behavioral Unit, located in a quiet wing of the hospital.

“The senior behavioral unit is for patients with psychosocial and medical needs, ages 55 and older,” said Rona Womack, nurse manager for the unit.

“Our patients have delirium, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, delusions, suicidal ideation and changes in their behaviors,” said Womack.

“They also have medical needs. We are staffed with Rona Womack, R.N. registered nurses and certified nursing assistants to provide for medical needs, and psychiatrists to help with behavioral needs.”

“We all have a very big heart for these people,” said Dr. Kimberly Quigley, a psychiatrist at Parkwest Medical Center, who said that delirium patients (see accompanying article), are among the most frequent patients in the unit.

“Delirium patients are very Kimberly Quigley, M.D. difficult to place institutionally. At the Behavioral Health Unit, we can often improve their confusion and

get them into a skilled lying in bed all day.” nursing facility or get Social workers them stable enough to and case managers send them home with help support patients’ caregivers.” families and plan for On March 1, the Befuture care. havioral Health Unit “We’re treating at Parkwest became the whole family dypart of Peninsula namic,” said Womack, Hospital, an inpatient “because when you mental health and have a loved one who alcohol/drug crisis Nurses at the Behavioral Health Unit at Parkwest develops dementia stabilization hospital are trained to take care of both medical and be- or other psychosocial in Louisville. Joining havioral issues. The Unit is a part of Peninsula problems, it’s very forces between medi- Hospital, an inpatient mental health and alcohol/ distressing to those cal and psychiatric drug crisis stabilization hospital in Louisville. Join- families. hospitals means bet- ing forces between medical and psychiatric hos“I think we’re such ter care for both body pitals means better care for both body and mind. a great specialty unit. and mind.

We treat the mental “If Peninsula papart of it and the medtients have acute and chronic medical needs, ical part, a lot of units aren’t able to do both,” we’re better equipped to handle that,” said Womack added.

Womack. “We can easily transfer to a medical Referrals to the Senior Behavioral Unit at floor or operating room if necessary.”

Parkwest are made by a patient’s primary care Average stays in Parkwest’s Behavioral physician. Admissions are voluntary or by conHealth Unit are about a week, said Womack, al- sent of a person legally appointed as a power of though some people stay 30 to 45 days. For lon- attorney or conservator over the patient. ger stays, there is an active recreational therapy “Our nurses are trained to take care of both program. medical and behavioral issues,” said Womack.

“Recreational therapy gets patients ac- “When our patients have serious delusions or tively involved in exercises and games that delirium, our staff recognizes their need for help them focus better,” said Womack. “They psychosocial care. We are unique because we play Bingo, have movie nights and have other offer that specialty to the community.” games that get them active. We bring all our For more information, contact the Senior patients into the day room so they’re not just Behavioral Unit at 865-373-1745.

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What started as a routine hip fracture surgery turned into a longer hospital stay with serious complications.

In November 2011, New York Times writer Susan Seliger described how her 85-year-old mother, “lucid and whip smart,” awoke from hip surgery just fine but within 24 hours had developed hallucinations and anxiety so severe the staff diagnosed “hospital delirium.”

“Things quickly spiraled out of control,” wrote Seliger. “She tried to rip off her oxygen mask and IV tubes. She frantically tugged at the sheets and her skimpy hospital gown. Like the aged Lady Macbeth, she kept saying: ‘We have to clean this up! Clean this mess!’ ” Delirium is a sudden brain dysfunction that affects an estimated 10 to 20 percent of hospital patients and 80 percent of intensive care patients, according to the Association of Critical Care Nurses.

“Delirium can be very sudden, coming on within an hour or days after an illness or medical event,” said Dr. Kimberly Quigley, a psychiatrist at Parkwest Medical Center. Delirium most often follows infection, surgery, a drug reaction or drug and alcohol abuse.

“Delirium is just a change in someone’s ability to be aware of their environment because of an acute medical illness,” said Quigley. “It’s very scary seeing your family member go through delirium. They may talk about green

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District governor visits Knox North Lions The Knox North Lions Club welcomed District Gov. Mike McDonough to its September meeting. McDonough said his dream for District 12-N is to reach new heights in membership, charitable donations and leadership development during the next year.

“Membership, donations and leadership pool is down but I have a challenge,” said McDonough. “I would like to see every club increase their membership by four to six members, increase donations by $200 over last year and send at least two people to our information forum and district conference.”

McDonough said he is optimistic about Lions in the 12-N district over the next 10-15 years because of the number of retirees hitting the streets.

“We will have 10,000 people retiring every day during the next 15 years. We need to find these people and recruit them to join the clubs so they can continue to serve their community.”

REUNION NOTES ■ The Halls High School Class of 1978 will celebrate its 35th reunion at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, with a bonfire/chili supper/Petros bar at Greg and Pam Lester Householder’s at 8125 Andersonville Pike.

There is no cost but attendees are asked to bring their own drinks. Info: 922-3027 or email blue_skimo@yahoo.com.

■ Beta Sigma Phi Sorority reunion for all former and

Cindy Taylor McDonough displayed the 2012-2013 Lions Club International Peace Poster created by Jenny Park – a 13-year-old from California. Park’s poster and theme “Imagine Peace” was chosen for its originality, theme portrayal and artistic merit.

The poster contest is in its 25th year.

The Knox North Lions meet at 12:30 p.m. each first and third Wednesday at Puleos on Cedar Lane. Info: 512-6147.

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Norwood littles

Every Wednesday at 11 a.m., the Norwood Branch Library brings princesses, fairies and frogs to life as three to five year olds gather for story time. Last week, library desk assistant Miranda Reseigh began the

session with “Vampirina Ballerina.”

“We read between four and five books each session depending on how restless the kids are,” said Reseigh.

Baby Bookworms (infant-2) and their moms meet at the library to listen to stories read by first asstant Karan Dotson on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. The library also holds afterschool story Miranda Reseigh brings story time at the Norwood Branch Library to life for Isabella Summers, time at 4 p.m. Wednesdays 2, and sisters Saylor Smith, 3, and Lydia, 2. Isabella’s brother, who is now 9, started attending Baby Bookworms when he was 2. for age 6 to 10.

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Burchett to hold meeting at Norwood Library

Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett will host a constituent meeting at the Norwood Library from 10:3011:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1.

This meeting is open to the public and provides an opportunity for community members to speak one-onone with the mayor.

The library is located at 1110 Merchants Drive. Info: 688-2454.

Reach Cindy Taylor at ctaylorsn@gmail. com

present members will be held 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at the BSP Chapter House, 1411 Armstrong Ave. The sorority’s First Ladies of Knoxville are invited.

Info: Shirley Rouse, 531-1467.

■ The Halls High School Class of 1963 will celebrate its 50year reunion Saturday, Oct. 12, at Bearden Banquet Hall on Kingston Pike. If you have not been contacted, call Carol Rosson Herrell, 922-1424, or Barbara Mitchell Johnson, 922-7115, for details.

■ Powell High Class of 1963

will hold its 50-year reunion Saturday, Oct. 12, at Beaver Brook Golf and Country Club. The reception begins at 5 p.m.; buffet dinner and program at 6; D. J. and dancing 7-10:30 p.m. Cost: $45 per person. All interested graduates are invited to tour Powell High School at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, followed by a gathering at Corvette’s BBQ and Sports Bar. Info/ reservations: Jacki Davis Kirk, 250-0103, or Sandra Strange Davis, 382-3742, by Sept. 28.

Lions 12-N District Gov. Mike McDonough, wife and Lion Jane Raparelli and Knox North Lions Club president Rick Long (back) display the 2013 winning Lions poster. Photos by Cindy Taylor

Parent conference and transition fair The annual Knox County Schools Parent Conference and Transition Fair will be held 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at Central High School, 5321 Jacksboro Pike.

Registration will be open through Friday, Oct. 4, at http://engagement.knoxschools. org.

This event is to help parents become more effective school-home partners to strengthen student academic success.

This year, the parent conference is combined with the Knox County Schools Transition Fair for parents of students with disabilities. Admission is free, and child care for ages 3-11 is provided at no cost with advance registration.

There will be workshops, a session on Common Core State Standards, an exhibitor area and a parent resource area.

Registration is also available by phone at 594-9524.

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Tennova wins Middlebrook rezoning

Who follows Burchett?

Is Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett really running for U.S. Senator? This writer thinks eventually he will not do so, but Burchett continues to discuss the prospect in terms which suggest a run is possible if not probable.

Victor Ashe

This column will not deal with whether a U.S. Senate run by Burchett is wise or not. (I am a donor to Sen. Lamar Alexander’s campaign). However, talk of Burchett running has reached the point where those who might want to be county mayor should start listening and taking notes either for 2014 or 2018 when Burchett is term limited.

Burchett running for a second term as county mayor is a very winnable race for him despite opposition from many in the business community. No one has stepped up to take him on from either the Republican or Democratic side nor are they likely to do so.

However, if Burchett runs for U.S. Senate, he would have to abandon a re-election campaign for mayor as a practical matter if not a legal matter. That decision would have to be made by this February for the May county primary in 2014.

So who would run for county mayor if Burchett is no longer seeking a second term? Lots of names come to mind and my listing of them does not indicate a preference.

County Commissioner R. Larry Smith is a threat to many vacancies and county mayor would be no exception.

County Commissioner Mike Hammond who has thought of such a race in the past might run this time.

Would County Commissioner Richard Briggs drop his race for state senator to seek the county mayor’s position? Briggs’ senate campaign has failed to pick up steam at this point. In a county mayor’s contest with 3 or 4 candidates, the winner only needs 35 percent of the vote, while in a two-way race for state

senator, the winner needs 50.1 percent of the vote.

New County Commission chair Brad Anders may also be a prospect.

Craig Leuthold was thrilled to be the appointed trustee and will seek a full term for trustee. Would County Clerk Foster Arnett, who has considered such a race in the past, reconsider with Burchett out of the picture? Possible. Would new county school board chair Lynne Fugate seek the top county office to promote education?

Dean Rice on Burchett’s staff might take a hard look at it if the boss is running for U.S. Senate. State Reps.

Ryan Haynes and Harry Brooks are possibilities.

Well-known citizens who could do the job if they held it and who might be encouraged include Republican business owner and education aide to the governor, Randy Boyd, and Legacy Parks director Carol Evans. Both could secure the funding for a countywide campaign.

Do the Democrats have anyone who could win?

Doubtful. Mayor Rogero would not abandon her city job when she seems a strong bet for a second term although it would be a $24,000 a year pay raise for her if she won it. Former county executive Tommy Schumpert has no interest.

State Rep. Gloria Johnson would be a prospect, along with former State Rep. Wayne Ritchie. He would appeal to more Republicans than Johnson, but Johnson may want a second term as state rep. Ritchie seems content to practice law, but he would be a viable candidate if he ran.

■ If Johnson wins a second term as state rep she becomes vested in the legislative retirement plan which gives her a lifetime pension at age 55 of at least $250 a month increasing annually depending on how many years she serves. As a legislator, she does not have to contribute to her legislative retirement while she does have to contribute to her teacher’s retirement as well as social security.

■ State Rep. Joe Armstrong seems happy being the other Democratic state representative and does not aspire to other positions. He is the senior Knox legislator in either party in our 10-member delegation. Bill Dunn is the senior Republican.

POLITICAL NOTES ■ Third/4th District Democratic Club will meet 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golf Club Road. Guest speaker: state Rep. Gloria Johnson.

Windsor Gardens

The pressure cooker has whistled on the stewing battle between Tennova and neighborhood groups.

Sandra Clark

Council voted 5-3-1 to rezone 60 acres of the 100acre Waterhouse farm on Middlebrook Pike to office.

The land backs up to West Hills where most of the opposition centered.

Council members Nick Pavlis, Brenda Palmer, Finbarr Saunders, Duane Grieve and George Wallace prevailed. Nick Della Volpe, Daniel Brown and Mark Campen lost. Marshall Stair abstained because his law firm represents Tennova.

Rocky Swingle organized the opposition. He presented a petition with 699 signatures and brought residents from the Oakwood area who will lose their hospital, the former St. Mary’s, once a re-

placement is built.

It was a night of high emotion.

Swingle told Council their vote would be remembered. It was a lame threat.

There is an election underway right now. Della Volpe and Brown have opponents. Both voted no. Grieve and Pavlis are unopposed.

Both voted yes. What would have happened had Swingle simply qualified with 25 signatures to oppose Grieve? It likely would have meant a loss for Tennova.

Elections matter, and those who care about preserving their neighborhoods should field candidates.

In case you want to remember the vote, here’s the Shopper’s handy guide: Daniel Brown: “For me, this council has to show leadership. I don’t want to see everything move to West Knoxville. We have to do what’s best for the city.”

Mark Campen: “I cannot support this because of the loss of retail sales and jobs (in North Knoxville). …

Seems there’s more interest in profits than people.”

Nick Della Volpe:

Thank you, teacher! and the central office.

Adds that so many teachers have submitted retirement applications that the state retirement board is telling Knox County teachers it will take three months to process the paperwork.

Several teachers – young and old – told us they would either retire or leave the profession if they could.

One teacher says principals were told last year that the reason their evaluation scores were so low was because principals have been rating teachers “too high,” and “to do a better job scoring the rubric until you improve (or else) principals’ scores will continue to be low.” Adds this has caused unintended consequences, such as pitting principals against teachers because of the evaluations. “How can you work together when people are being judged by each other?”

Hmm. We thought these evaluations weren’t supposed to be punitive.

Another teacher said her school has lost 5 excellent teachers and a mid-career teacher recently quit because her doctor said the stress of testing was affecting her health. All evaluations are unannounced this year.

One says the handbook for evaluations had specific criteria for levels 1, 3 and 5. Not so for 2 and 4.

Unverified rumor (supposedly from a former administrator back to classroom but still on principal email list) to gear back on evalua-

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tions this year as funds are limited.

“It would take Jesus or Dumbledore to score a 5.”

A teacher said Knox County is using a form previously used for disciplinary reasons called a Conference of Concern for those who score a 2 or below.

“The general saying is you are guilty until proven innocent and that you are a poor teacher until you prove otherwise. It’s causing a high level of stress.

“Teachers are afraid.

There is pressure. There are repercussions.”

One complained about students evaluating the teachers.

One question reads: Does your teacher PUSH you?

This means challenge you academically, but it could mean push you down.

Paging English 101.

A teacher says there are potentially 100 different aspects of a lesson, impossible for a teacher to include all in every lesson. Said evaluation rubric has good points, but we rushed into using it, “flying the plane while building it.”

One teacher was marked down for clutter in the classroom – materials for an upcoming science lesson.

Others were marked down for wasting time between lesson components, passing out papers, etc.

Multiple teachers talked about the difficulty getting kids into special ed, saying these kids lower test scores for the grade – and

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Campen

Della Volpe

“This decision has tremendous implications and will really affect the center city and the lives of people.”

Duane Grieve: “This is a land use issue.”

Brenda Palmer: “I’m not a cheerleader for Tennova or West Hills. It frightens me that we could have a big box store on this property.”

Nick Pavlis: “This is a

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tough issue, but it’s a land use issue.”

Finbarr Saunders: “That land will be developed.”

George Wallace: “This is a land use and private property rights issue. ...

The developer is willing to set aside 40 percent of the property for a buffer; usually the buffer is 25 feet.”

GOSSIP AND LIES ■ Attorney John King has found a way around City Council’s 5-minute rule. He just handed his remarks to Duane Grieve, who read for more than 30 minutes before the Tennova vote.

■ NPR reports a low favorable rating for Obamacare, but when the question is posed as the Affordable Health Care Act, the percentage rises sharply. Maybe the president should change his name to Barack Affordable.

■ Victor Ashe missed the most obvious successor to Tim Burchett.

Stacey Campfield followed Burchett into the state House and then into the state Senate. Can you say Mayor Stacey?

the teacher.

Lack of planning time. One teacher said planning time is needed to contact parents, meet with or talk with parents, plan lessons, meet with grade level teachers. Now the time is developed to meeting with “coaches” and “mentors” and “lead teachers.”

Hmm. We thought PLCs were going to solve that.

Principals are also losing planning time. They are so busy with evaluations they have no time to talk.

A middle school related arts teacher says 30 minutes a day have been chewed out of schedule for intervention, which fewer than 10 percent of students even need. The rest are put into “enrichment,” which lacks structure and is simply required to be “rigorous and support the Common Core.”

The teacher adds, “I teach an enrichment class every day even though I can’t tell you what that is.” Said the related arts time allotment is not uniform countywide.

Kids have to split time – get 1/2 as much – art, computer, music, band, phys-ed, etc.

“We were told we are not allowed to tell parents that they can say, “I don’t want my kid in an intervention class.”

Not allowed? If it’s such a good idea, no one would fear anybody opting out of it.

A 40-year middle school teacher says a sizable majority of teachers, principals and custodians all care about what they do, “do it because they have a calling, because they want to and it’s important to them.”

Adds that most teachers

see attending the superintendent’s forums or teachers’ meetings as useless.

“They may listen, but they aren’t going to change anything. That’s the perception, if not the reality.”

A teacher says that the Tennessee Education Association has had to hire an outside law firm just to deal with issues in Knox County Schools alone.

A middle school teacher says children are not allowed to enter the building until 7:30. “It doesn’t matter whether you get there at 6 a.m. or 7:28.”

Says that a handicapped student who was having trouble standing was told to go back outside. Adds that the principal admonished the teacher for arriving early to supervise the children.

Was told, “That’s not my job. It’s the parent’s responsibility,” and that the teacher was “breaking the rules” for allowing children in the building before 7:30.

Compare this to Kenneth “Sarge” Pinkney, a former soldier turned educator, who discovered a student hiding in the bushes near his Memphis school’s entrance at 6 a.m. and started arriving early himself so she could get inside.

“I can retire,” the teacher said. But I just can’t do it.

Says another, “Jim McIntyre is an accountant, not an educator, and he’s tearing Knox County Schools apart.

“We’re not just a number and neither are our kids.”

Call Sandra Clark at 661-8777 or Jake Mabe at 466-6398 to talk about Knox County Schools. Comments are kept anonymous. Next week we’ll go in search of answers.

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The people’s defender LAW DOGS | Betty Bean In real life, those Perry Mason moments when the defense attorney springs a surprise that snatches an innocent from the gallows hardly ever happen. But every great once in awhile the stars align, and the result can be as dramatic as anything on TV. Knox County Public Defender Mark Stephens had such a moment early in his career, but what he remembers best was how close the people of Tennessee came to condemning an innocent man, and how few people cared.

“My client’s life was ruined,” said Stephens, who was sitting on a couch in the Community Law Office in the building he helped design. A framed poster from the Gideon Celebration – a 2003 national gathering held in Knoxville marking the 40th anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright, the landmark Supreme Court case that established the right of indigent defendants to legal representation – hangs on the wall behind him. Pictures of his wife Lynette and daughters Jessica, Lizzy and Madeline cover the far wall.

A portrait of John Lennon is off to the side.

A sliver of anger creeps into his voice at the mention of his wrongly accused client.

“He struggled for years with residual problems from what happened to him in Knoxville, but we didn’t get a sense of ‘We made a mistake.’ We got a sense of ‘You got lucky, buddy.’ The lead detective refused to be apologetic, even after the fact.”

Stephens, a Republican elected in 1990, is the only public defender Knox County has ever had. He got a call late on a hot summer night in 1992 that a little girl had disappeared and a young man in custody was asking for a lawyer. The FBI was already involved.

Kassie Trimmier was 3½, blonde and lived in Christenberry Heights.

Stephens’ client was 19 (14 at the time of the murder, 17 when he was arrested), African-American, lived in Clinton and was known to have a white girlfriend.

Kassie had vanished from

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Her panicked mother called the police, who canvassed the area.

A couple of unrelated witnesses came forward separately saying they’d seen a tall black man yanking a little white girl toward the men’s room at the Inskip ball park.

It didn’t look right, so each of them watched for him to walk out. He got into a green car and they both tried to get his license number. Both were one digit off, perhaps because the tag was muddy.

Investigators quickly focused on a suspect and brought him in. The witnesses identified him. That’s when Stephens entered the case.

“They wanted to make sure my guy understood that if the girl were still alive his situation would change dramatically. I remember going into the room and telling him I was his lawyer and if there was anything he could do to recover the girl, our situation was going to be a whole lot better.

“He told me ‘I don’t know what you’re talking about.’”

Later, when Stephens interviewed one of the witnesses, he showed her a photo of a black man that he’d found in the case file. It

wasn’t his client.

“I asked her, ‘What was it about this person that allowed you to recall his features – skin tone? Hair?

Forehead? Nose?’ She took that picture and said ‘Oh, yeah.’ I just let her go. I took all these notes and never did tell her it was the wrong guy.

A day later, talking to the male witness, I did the same thing with the same result.”

The woman identified Stephens’ client at the preliminary hearing and he began his cross-examination by handing her the picture.

She said she was sure.

“It never did dawn on her that the picture and the defendant weren’t the same person,” Stephens said. “At that point, (prosecutor) David Jennings hit the roof.”

Stephens’ client spent 69 days in custody before a grand jury no-trued his charges. In 1995, construction workers remodeling the building where Kassie had lived found her body wrapped in plastic bags, stuffed into a crawl space above an apartment three doors down. Investigators brought in a 14-year-old Caucasian named John Clark Kearney who’d lived there at the time of the crime and had ridden around with

Knox County Public Defender Mark Stephens sits on a couch in the Community Law Office, a building he helped design. The framed poster behind him is from the Gideon Celebration, a 2003 national gathering held in Knoxville to mark the 40th anniversary of Gideon v. Wainright. Photo by Betty Bean officers during the preliminary search. He confessed, and is still in prison with a release date of 2018.

“We never did know (the identity of) the guy at the ballpark,” Stephens said.

He says this case illustrates a lot that’s wrong with the criminal justice system.

“Contrast the way defense lawyers fact-gather with (methods used by) police and prosecutors. They gather facts consistent with who they think did it. Any fact that promotes the theory that the defendant didn’t do it is wrong. That’s their cocoon. They form judgments quickly and they are absolutely right.

“We teach fact-gathering from neutral sources. Fact-

gather as if all facts have equal value. This was just one case where the truth came to light, one case where the fact that the emperor had no clothes was revealed. But it’s not just this one time.”

Knox County was the last in Tennessee to get a public defender. Blessed with an abundance of lawyers, the local bar opposed getting a PD until state Rep. Joe Armstrong took up the cause in 1990. Stephens, who had been a prosecutor in former Attorney General Ed Dossett’s office before entering private practice, was elected and started the job with no money, no office and very little support from Knox County.

“We’ve been chasing our tails since 1990. We were given seven lawyers at a time when Memphis had 70 and Nashville had 30. What we’ve been trying to do since then is play catch-up.”

The passage of a state law requiring counties to give public defenders 75 percent of the amount they give the district attorney allowed Stephens not only to have a functional office but to build the Family Law Office, a beautiful building that reflects his commitment to holistic law, which centers around getting to root causes of criminal behavior and helps defendants find employment, job training and other essential needs.

The building will be paid for ahead of schedule, and he is grateful to former County Executive Tommy Schumpert and his administrative assistant Molly Pratt for supporting his idea.

Stephens says his philosophy is simple.

“I don’t think there is much that separates me from my clients. I reject the notion that I am any better than you or a prosecutor or a judge or any of the people I represent and the system only works when there’s a real adversary to stand up and get results we can have confidence in.

“I take this term public defender seriously. In my cases, we are litigating what a police officer can and cannot do, and I really am defending the people from a government that wants to know what you think, what you see, what you hear, what you view.

“The rule of law is what defines when that crosses that line.”

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A-6 • SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 • POWELL Shopper news

Claim a seat at a Saturday shrine Readers are very impor- main free. tant. You are our reasons for Now and then, a reader writing. Response is appre- does something. One sent ciated. okra. The latest shock was a handsome gift book.

It is “Saturday Shrines – College Football’s Most Hallowed Grounds.”

The Sporting News did Marvin the coffee-table ornament West a few years ago but it is new to me. The dust cover is Shields-Watkins Field and a packed Neyland Stadium.

My first thought was ‘Wow!” Some readers applaud, Later, in the fine print, I a few offer coaching tips, learned there were 16 other some just say they are out dust covers featuring 16 there, ready and waiting for other shrines, so designed next week. There are occa- to sell more books at $24.95. sional words of praise, only The segment about Tenslightly exaggerated. Sev- nessee, starting on page eral readers have said thank 154, is OK. It touches most you for information or en- of the bases – Gen. Robert tertainment on the cheap. R. Neyland, checkerboards, They have noticed that in Peyton Manning, Volunteer this economic squeeze, the Navy, memorable moments, Shopper and its website re- winning streaks and a few

this coach, despite repeated interruptions for military duty, produced 173 victories out of 215 games. He put Vanderbilt in its place and never lost to the legendary Paul “Bear” Bryant. He was a conservative fundamentalist in the truest sense and also a visionary who invented little things to make winning easier.

From a pick-up rocky beginning, the playing surface, through the years, has been nurtured like a golf course, then rudely covered with plastic, then wisely restored to natural greenness.

The building has been generally maintained, enlarged eight times, enhanced and redecorated. From peak capacity of 104,079, it has been shrunk in favor of more elites and fewer commoners.

Back in the old days, exu-

berant fans several times stormed the field and tore down goalposts. Last I recall was mid-September 1998, after the dramatic overtime victory over Florida. Some think that was the best game ever at the great ballpark.

So, where is all this stuff going, in praise of readers and the Saturday shrine? If you have never been to Neyland Stadium, Saturday is a good time to go. The foe is South Alabama of the Sun Belt Conference. It is not to be confused with the real Alabama of national championship fame.

South Alabama will provide more than necessary competition but won’t cause over-crowded conditions.

Tickets will likely be available in the stadium vicinity, perhaps at discounted prices. Popcorn and the

UT band, the Pride of the Southland, will be just as good as at main events.

If you go, arrive early and soak up the scene. Recall whatever you remember from reading “Legends,” the interesting book about the all-time greats. Consider these add-ons: The Volunteers have won 79 percent of their home games. Eighteen old Vols are enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame. Seventy-two allAmericans have played in orange shirts, one in black, none in gray.

Epic battles have been fiercely fought on that field.

Combatants have endured contusions, knee aches and severe body blows.

Blood, sweat and tears have dripped and spilled. Indeed, it is hallowed ground.

day school, to name a few).

But until now, I had never stopped to consider one fact.

The “sons of God” (read: angels) had noticed the daughters of men because they were “fair.” Presumably, those daughters were Cross produced by child-bearing Currents women, right? So why did Lynn the angels fail to notice the Pitts fair women of that earlier generation? I’m just asking.

The phrase “it came to pass” occurs in the King James Version of the Bible I’m headed somewhere 428 times, by actual count else with this, but bear with (thank you, Strong’s Conme a moment while I ponder cordance). The passage a side issue of the above- quoted above is the first time it appears. Frequently, quoted Bible verse.

I have read this pas- when I read those words, sage many times, in many I am reminded of the old translations and many dif- black woman who was asked ferent contexts (Bible stud- what her favorite Bible verse ies, private devotions, Sun- was.

She didn’t even have to stop and think about it.

She replied, “And it came to pass.” Her questioner, puzzled by her answer, said, “And why is that?”

“Because,” she explained emphatically, “I would hate to think it had come to stay!”

The truth is, as Frost so poetically reminded us, that nothing comes to stay.

(Well, maybe rent and taxes!) Rainbows share their beauty for scant moments.

Leaves turn and fall. Great castles fall into ruin. Our loved ones die. We age and realize that our future is now shorter than our past.

So the wise words “This, too, shall pass” are both threat and promise.

On Sept. 30, 1859, Abraham Lincoln, in an address before the Wisconsin State

Agricultural Society in Milwaukee, made this statement: “It is said an Eastern monarch once charged his wise men to invent him a sentence to be ever in view, and which should be true and appropriate in all times and situations. They presented him the words ‘And this, too, shall pass away.’

How much it expresses!

How chastening in the hour of pride! How consoling in the depths of affliction!”

From the Sufi poets to our greatest president, the wisdom flows in our direction: Live. Enjoy. Pay attention. Give. Forgive. Forget.

Accept. Remember. Abide.

Love.

“And the greatest of these is love.” (1 Corinthians 13: 13 NRSV)

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What the book did best was remind me of what we have here and what we too often take for granted.

What we have is one of the greatest arenas in the world, almost perfectly located between the Tennessee River and The Hill, historic center of campus no matter where it sprawls. There are mountains as a backdrop, a very high-tech video board, more than enough seats for the multitudes, and fancy enclosed quarters for the rich and famous.

The stadium has the best possible name, Neyland, for the godfather who transformed routine blocking and tackling into a great success story that became a genuine tradition.

Between 1926 and 1952,

It came to pass And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, that the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.

(Genesis 6:1-2 KJV) Nature’s first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold.

Her early leaf’s a flower, But only so an hour.

Then leaf subsides to leaf, So Eden sank to grief, So dawn goes down to day.

Nothing gold can stay. (“Nothing Gold Can Stay,” Robert Frost) This, too, shall pass away.

(Persian Sufi poets)

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Flint is new music minster at Beaver Dam

By Cindy Taylor Ryan Flint has experienced a lot of “new” in his life during the past two years.

He got married, moved to Tennessee and has accepted the minister of music position at Beaver Dam Baptist Church.

“I just dove right in,” said Flint, a graduate of Liberty University with a degree in worship and church music studies.

He grew up with a father who was in worship ministry long before Flint was born. This fueled his interest in music and his passion for worship.

“I owe being here at 25 years old to the life exemplified by my dad. He was always an example to me as what I wanted to be as a father, husband and worship

leader.”

The tenor singer always thought he would leave for a larger church but God had other plans. Beaver Dam Baptist is a bit smaller than his former church and is the second position Flint has held since graduation.

He said he was content with being minister of worship at First Baptist of O’Fallon in Illinois. The opportunity at Beaver Dam fell into his lap. Eight months after he first heard of the opportunity, he and wife Katie headed to Tennessee.

Flint said the former music ministers at Beaver Dam really paved the way.

“Mike Bundon and (interim) Angie Cook did a fantastic job of growing the ministry in many ways. I was able to jump in and hit

Food banks

and Angie were on.”

Flint will have the musical responsibility for the sanctuary choir, Next Gen (the student choir) and Silvertones (the senior choir). His first Sunday at Beaver Dam was Sept. 15, and Flint said everyone was super sweet.

He loves to play basketball and said he plays “at” golf. At 25, Flint is one of the youngest music ministers to serve in a permanent position at the church. Katie has a degree in special education and plans to seek a position in a public or private New Beaver Dam Baptist school.

Church minister of music “I’m not coming in like Ryan Flint and his wife, Katie a bull in a china shop. Our Photo submitted goal is to continue to develop what is already here.

What we do is for the Lord. the ground running. I plan We are simply His vessels to to continue on the path he be used.”

Money matters in spiritual life

By Ashley Baker A ministry about money?

For more than 35 years, Crown Financial Ministry has worked to show that a spiritual life doesn’t end at the church door but needs to be integrated into everyday life. The nonprofit, which is headquartered in Knoxville for many of its divisions and Atlanta for its global services, has a mission of helping people and businesses integrate Christian values into business practices, debt reduction and financial decisionmaking. They offer economic analysis and advice based on Christian principles.

Shawna Wade is area manager for Crown Financial Ministry, which has its main office on Market Square. She says she works to help people transform their lives in the area of personal finance, career and business. Wade says her own personal experiences helped her see that there is a fundamental connection between the Christian faith and financial matters, which is the lesson she hopes to share with her clients. Crown Financial counselors work with individuals, churches and businesses, often using the worldwide ministry’s printed and video materials, such as Career Direct,

turning point for her. “I was giving it my best effort and was working crazy hours,” she said. “But things weren’t making sense. I realized I was tying my self-worth to how much I was making.”

What she wanted to do was find value in God and not in the amount of money in her bank account, said Wade.

Shawna Wade is area manag- “I had to embrace a more biber for the nonprofit Crown Fi- lical view of money.”

Wade now uses her exnancial Ministry. Photo submitted perience and the Crown Financial tools to help others MoneyLife Financial Study who want to learn how they and Financial First Aid. can serve the world by living Wade was working as a God’s design for themselves. mortgage broker when she The ministry was foundwas robbed of a significant ed by Larry Burkett in 1976 amount of money. It was a and is now led by CEO

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WORSHIP NOTES ■ Three congregations of the Fountain City Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be holding a rummage sale 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 28. Everything is being offered “free”: clothing, children’s clothing, children’s toys, decorative items and more. The church is located at 6024 Grove Drive in Fountain City.

■ Bells Campground UMC, 7915 Bells Campground Road, will host “Shop free Saturday” from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5.

Women’s, men’s and children’s clothes and shoes will be available.

■ Cross Roads Presbyterian hosts the Halls Welfare Ministry food pantry 6-8 p.m. each second Tuesday and 9-11 a.m. each fourth Saturday. Info: 922-9412.

■ Glenwood Baptist Church, 7212 Central Ave Pike, is accepting appointments for the John 5 Food Pantry. Info: 938-2611 or leave a message. Your call will be returned.

■ Knoxville Free Food Market, 4625 Mill Branch Lane, distributes free food 10 a.m.-noon each third Saturday. Info: 566-1265.

■ New Hope Baptist Church Food Pantry distributes food boxes 5-6:30 p.m. each third Thursday. Info: 688-5330.

■ Bookwalter UMC offers One Harvest Food Ministries to the community. Info and menu: http://bookwalter-umc.org/oneharvest/ index.html or 689-3349, 9 a.m.-noon. weekdays.

■ 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 ■ Central Baptist Church of Fountain City hosts GriefShare, a grief recovery support group, each week. Info: 688-2421 or www.cbcfc.org.

■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, will offer a new series of DivorceCare in the church library 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays through mid-December beginning Sept. 25. Cost is $15. Child care is available by request. Info: 690-1060 or email www.blloyd@ beaverridgeumc.com.

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Chuck Bentley, who joined ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, hosts weekly Crown Financial Ministries “Wednesday Night Dinners and Classes.” Dinner with drink and in 2000. Robert Dickie III, is dessert: $5 for adults, $3 for children, or $16 for the entire family; the president of the ministry. served at 5:45 p.m. Classes and activities available after dinner for Crown Financial Minisadults, youth and children. Nursery is available for infants upon tries has served more than request. Dinner reservations/ info: 690-1060. two million people and has provided seven million resources in the United States. These resources have helped 80,000 pastors and 125,000 U.S. churches, Beaver Brook Nine Hole Women’s Golf Group 22,000 businesses, 3,300 ministries, as well as 2,150 Beaver Brook Nine Hole Women’s Golf Group recolleges and schools. sults for Sept. 17 (One Best Ball play) are: first place: “Freedom to serve the Carol Henley, Sherry Kelly, Sandy Schonhoff and Lord financially as well as Loretta Young; second place: Carol McGhee, Susie spiritually comes when we Schneider, Karen Brown and Sally Crizler. Low putts realize all we have been and Chip-in: Susie Schneider. blessed with is the Lord’s,” says Wade.

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A-8 • SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 • POWELL Shopper news

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By Cindy Taylor Powell High School freshman Bailey Lawlor took her artistic talent to the Tennessee Valley Fair and brought home an honorable mention.

Bailey submitted her selfportrait on black paper using a white pencil. This was her first try at a self-portrait.

Art teacher Lee Ann Jenkins-Freels is pleased with Bailey’s accomplishment.

“Bailey is a very quiet and observant young lady,” said Jenkins-Freels. “She sits back, watches and listens to everything that is going on around her. She uses the same approach when

Seventh grade girls team up against the boys as the first water balloon descends. Photos by Cindy Taylor “Mr. Owen came to PMS with me six years ago and ‘Owed’ to Owen was loved and respected by Jack Owen was an assis- the staff, students and partant principal at Powell Mid- ents,” said principal Gary dle School for six years. Last Bailey Lawlor beside her latest year, he was moved to North- Critselous. “This party was our way of thanking him for work of art west Middle, but the Powell the contributions he made.” presented with an artistic Middle staff wanted to give War with water challenge. Winning an hon- him a proper goodbye. On Having a water balloon orable mention at the fair Sept. 12, they brought Owen party at Powell Middle back for a thank you party. on a first attempt at a selfportrait is amazing.”

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Shopper News Presents Miracle Makers

Six decades on the air WKCS is the only county high-school radio station

At Fulton High’s radio station, WKCS, Adam Diggs works the controls as he and Tony Gunn, Jonathan Roth and Tripp “Elvis” Carver prerecord a football pregame show under the supervision of broadcasting teacher Russell Mayes.

By Betsy Pickle Many schools have strong traditions in sports programs or academics. At Fulton High School, the Falcons are consistently noted for their football prowess.

But there’s another venerable tradition at Fulton, one that has set the school apart for more than 60 years: WKCS 91.1 FM. Russell Mayes knows a lot about the history and significance of WKCS, the only high school radio station in the county. The 1995 Fulton graduate was on the air as a student, and he’s now in his 10th year of teaching radio and serving as WKCS general manager.

Radio has been his lifelong passion.

“That was what I wanted to do from the time I was little,” says Mayes. “I wanted to be the next John Ward,” referring to the iconic former play-by-play announcer for UT football and men’s basketball, known as The Voice of the Vols.

Ironically, as a student Mayes didn’t work on Fulton football broadcasts. He was a team manager and was always focused on the players during games. But he remembers the complicated setup.

“At that time, we didn’t have any way to put football on the air live,” he recalls. “They would record a quarter on a cassette tape, and they would run it out of the stadium, and they had a little box that they’d drop out the window of the radio room; it had a string tied to it (to pull it up). We’d be on a one-quarter tape delay.”

He and his classmates learned, “You do whatever it takes to get the job done.”

While attending UT, Mayes changed his major from communications to political science.

“I thought, ‘If radio doesn’t work out, I’ll have something to fall back on,’” he says. He certified to teach world and U.S. history, U.S. government and social studies.

After UT, Mayes worked at a couple of area stations. He took over the radio department at Fulton when beloved former local DJ “Dr. Al Adams” (Allen Johnson) retired after a nearly 30-year stint. Mayes is the sixth teacher and third alum of the program to head WKCS (and the radio classes) since the station went on the air in December 1952 (Fulton opened in 1951).

Throughout its six decades, WKCS has operated under the auspices of English, journalism, audiovisual and vocational classes. It’s now part of the CTE – Career and Technical Education – program and is the crown

jewel in FulCom, Fulton’s Magnet School of Communications, which incorporates radio/TV broadcasting and production, digital design and imaging, and web design.

“We are in the second year of the magnet program.”

Mayes points out that journalism still plays an important role.

“You have to be able to write. You have to be able to express yourself in any of these fields.”

Journalism is essential for the students who work on the “Flying Falcon News Show,” which airs at 3:30 p.m. Fridays.

“They interview principals and other students and talk about news and events that are going on in the school.”

Michael Scates, a senior in the advanced broadcasting class and a member of the football team, says “Flying Falcon” has helped him see “what’s going on behind the curtain” at school. For example, the news show aired a report not just on the fact that Fulton’s graduation rate improved from 40 percent to 80plus percent in about five years, but also on why. One reason, he says: “It’s the 20-teens, and you need college, and people were finally recognizing that,” says Scates.

Students listen to WKCS primarily for broadcasts of football and basketball games and informational programming, Scates says.

“When it’s (providing) communication about the school, to the school, that’s when people start paying attention,” he says, adding that he’s one of the few who likes the station’s music format.

Mayes is OK with that. While it

Senior Michael Scates works a live shift on WKCS. Photos by Betsy Pickle had an adult-contemporary format when he was in school, WKCS in recent years has stuck with oldies ranging from “Crimson and Clover” and “Ride Captain Ride” to “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and “Losing My Religion.”

“When I first started teaching, we were only on the air from 8:30 to 3:30,” he says. “Really, there was no reason to market toward students because students were in school when we were on the air.

“Over time, we developed the oldies format, and there was no other radio station that was playing oldies.

We found our niche in the market.

“The thing that’s neat is, most of our kids are not coming in here knowing much about rock and roll music from the past, but they do learn, and they find artists that they like and something that they can relate to, so after their time in here, I think they

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become a lot more knowledgeable about the music in this format.

“It’s kind of a paradox, it being a student radio station, but one of the realities of the industry is you’re trying to reach the largest audience that you possibly can. And for us, oldies gives us the opportunity to do that. It gives students a chance to be heard in the community; it gives them more exposure by doing that because other stations are doing other types of music.”

WKCS now operates 24/7, with automated programming on nights and weekends except for special events such as last year’s presidential debates, election returns and school board meetings. As Knox County’s only high-school radio station, WKCS has some serious duties.

“The school system is using us to help get the message out,” says Mayes.

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A-10 • SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 • POWELL Shopper news

Pleasant Ridge Elementary first grade teacher Valerie Gresser works with students Cheveeya Robinson and Paige Branam during reading time. Photo by Ruth White

Gresser earns Master Teacher status They are doing some big things at Pleasant Ridge Elementary School, and you can look it up.

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The Shopper-News Miracle Maker series recently highlighted the fact that every teacher in the school has been trained in Common Core, a teaching style that will be implemented countywide next school year.

The following week it was announced that kindergarten teacher Kelli Smith was one of approxi-

mately 90 teachers nationwide (and the only in Knox County) to be named as a Master Teacher. Joining Smith in those honors is first grade teacher Valerie Gresser, also a teacher at Pleasant Ridge Elementary.

Gresser has been at Pleasant Ridge for three years and couldn’t be prouder to be part of such a wonderful teaching staff.

Led by principal Jessica Birdsong, Gresser credits Birdsong’s attitude for creating the positive environment to learn and grow as educators.

“She sincerely wants us to be the best we can be and makes opportunities for us to grow.”

When Gresser went to college she wanted to study

music and become a band director. While doing an internship in an elementary school, she fell in love with first grade students and changed her major.

“Growth is big in first grade. This is where the magic happens.”

Her passion for students and love for teaching help children in her classroom create strong foundations on which they can build in future years.

In Gresser’s classroom students learn to read Jeremiah Branson and Abby Barker hold a Flag of Honor that bears the names of the 2,996 vicand write, but she likes tims of the Sept. 11 attacks. The Woodmen of the World donated a flag for each classroom at to think of herself as The the L&N STEM Academy.

Great Equalizer. She wants to provide every child, regardless of economic status or family situation, the tools they need to succeed.

“If I can break the cycle and get them to have a successful life, then I’ve done my job.”

She is also helping others do their jobs better, too. As a Master Teacher, Kenneth Foster looks on as she will write a lesson plan Faith Harris rings a bell 12 each teaching day. The times for the 12 years that have plans will be accessed by passed since Sept. 11, 2001. teachers across the country to help increase their knowledge in each subject they teach. Each lesKathy Coley, dean of son plan is geared toward teacher innovation at the Common Core standards, L&N STEM Academy, gives which have currently been a tearful hug to Hayden adopted by 45 of the 50 Cooper, the first L&N states. student to enlist in the milGresser has a bachelor’s itary. He will serve in the degree in education from Navy. Photos by Wendy Smith Arizona State University, a master’s degree in education from Northern Arizona University, is nationally board certified and is an English/Language Arts coach for the state of Tennessee for Common Core.

She is also one passionate first grade teacher.

Remembering 9/11

Stepping up, helping out

Marlena Ford of AutoXtend presents Brickey-McCloud Elementary principal Robbie Norman with a recent gift collected during Customer Appreciation Days. “We wanted to help the school out and provide them some resources to purchase needed items,” said Ford. Photo by Ruth White

NEWS FROM POWELL CHIROPRACTIC

What are the barriers to your sleep cycles?

Research has shown that the quality of your sleep, how fresh you feel in the morning, depends on how naturally and easily your sleep cycles are allowed to occur. Your sleep cycles are made up of two major states, non-rapid Dr. Wegener eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM). NREM is the dreamless period, and it has four stages from very light sleep to very deep sleep. REM is the psychologically essential “dream sleep” that follows the deepest NREM sleep. The normal sleep cycle going through all stages and states takes about 90 minutes, and these patterns occur four or five times a night.

Major barriers and interruptions of the natural sleep cycles have been found to be: • Your own physical condition including chronic conditions, diet and exercise.

• Drugs, including alcohol, caffeine, nicotine and “sleeping pills.”

• Stress you are feeling from your job, home or social life.

How can these barriers and interruptions be overcome?

Check out your physical condition.

Your doctor of chiropractic can help relieve

any chronic pain and adjust your body structure if such problems may be keeping you from restful sleep. People under chiropractic care frequently experience much greater relaxation and sounder sleep.

Most people find too that regular exercise, at least walking, relieves stress and aids in natural sleep. Any vigorous exercise should be performed before the dinner hour. Vigorous exercise can last for several hours.

While attempts to treat sleep disorders through diet alone have proved inconclusive, a well balanced diet is essential. Too heavy a meal at night or heavy snacks in the evening can interfere with sleep. Avoid salty or greasy snacks such as corn chips or nuts. Popcorn is fine. Some people find that a glass of milk or a dish of corn flakes or other high protein or high carbohydrate food can make them feel satisfied and sleepy.

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50 years and blooming

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By Cindy Taylor Powell Florist Gifts and Interiors may be 50 years old this year, but the design ideas of owner Walta Patt and her staff are timeless.

The exterior invites you to step into another dimension. Once through the door, the past meets the future with ageless décor.

Patt has owned the business for 23 years but gives 20-year veteran staff member Deborah Webb a lot of credit for getting the shop where it is today. Patt even had a special T-shirt made for the birthday celebration naming Webb as a contributing factor in the shop’s success.

“She helped us get where we are today and I couldn’t have done it without her,” said Patt, who was only 16 when she started in floral design. “I bought this shop from my sister-in-law and this is all I have ever done.”

Lunch and goodies were served during the two-day “Blowout Birthday Bash” held Sept. 13-14. Custom-

New customer Wanda Nalley, owner Walta Patt and staff member Deborah Webb Photos by Cindy Taylor

I couldn’t find anything to place in it,” she said. “I was told this was the place to come and indeed it was.”

“We accessorize homes and do custom florals,” said Décor and gifts are ready for leisurely browsing in the showroom just inside the door at Powell Patt. “When our customers Florist. want something special, we can go into their homes and ers could browse the show- Webb, Terri Eckel and Cathy and new customers are create unique items that are room and talk to Patt about Abell – are lovingly known constantly discovering it. just for their taste. We don’t color and décor for their as “The Dungeon Divas.” Wanda Nalley attended the leave until it is exactly perhomes.

Jim Nicely is the delivery open house to look for items fect.”

Staff members who work van driver. to add to some she recently “So many people buy in the basement section Folks have been shop- purchased. online these days but they of the building – Deborah ping at the florist for years, “I brought in a vase that don’t always get what they

News from Rural/Metro

Rural/Metro on hand at UT games

By Rob Webb UT’s Neyland Stadium becomes a blur of orange and white on football Saturdays, as does much of East Tennessee.

Amid that Webb sea of team colors are Rural/Metro ambulances that also bear orange and white, staffed by paramedics and EMTs ready to assist players and spectators in medical emergencies.

For more than two decades, Rural/Metro has been the official emergency services provider for the Tennessee football program and the hundreds of thousands of Volunteer fans who attend games each season.

In addition, Rural/Metro provides emergency medical services for Tennessee basketball and soccer games, working with Knoxville’s chapter of the American Red Cross, the city of Knoxville Fire Department

HEALTH NOTES ■ 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. Ongoing grief support group

and the Knoxville Volunteer Emergency Rescue Squad.

College football players oftentimes have massive bodies, along with the athletic attributes of speed and strength. That combination can lead to dangerous and sometimes life-threatening injuries that require treatment, equipment and techniques different than what is needed for standard EMS calls.

Rural/Metro knows firsthand the extraordinary injuries that can occur during a football game and how to treat them. At every game, Rural/Metro stations ambulances at field level and on the outer perimeter of Neyland Stadium. A mini-ambulance and Segway scooter are stationed outside the stadium to reach fans making their way to and from the game or tailgating.

Rural/Metro has state-ofthe-art equipment to treat sports medical emergencies, including advanced cardiac monitors and defibrillators, and a critical care ambulance stocked with medicameets 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.

tions, ventilators and other lifesaving devices.

A new addition is the LUCAS device, a mechanical system that delivers standardized chest compressions. In the case of cardiac arrest, the device will perform the compressions while the paramedic transports the patient to the ambulance. It can take precious time to navigate an injured player off the field or a fan out of the stands.

Deploying this device allows medical personnel to concentrate on moving the patient quickly and safely, while the heart continues to pump blood.

Key personnel who participate in sports and special events at UT undergo a two-day workshop on sports and event management. On a game day Saturday there are more than 100,000 fans packed into Neyland Stadium. Having the right equipment can make all the difference between saving a life and possibly losing one.

Rob Webb is Rural/Metro East Tennessee Division general manager.

■ 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.

pay for and they aren’t buying local. We are not cookie cutter. We get to know our customers and cater to their specific needs.”

Powell Florist Gifts and Interiors will hold its Holiday Open House on Oct. 11-12. The building will be filled with Thanksgiving and Christmas items. The florist is located at 7325 Clinton Hwy. and can be reached online at powellfloristknoxville.net or powellflorist.com. Info: 947-6105.

Highway Markings to consolidate Halls-based Highway Markings Inc. is constructing a new facility on Maynardville Highway near the Knox/Union county line.

The business is owned by Gary Hibben, president, and his son, Paul Hibben, vice president and operations manager.

They currently have two locations in this area. The office is located in Corryton and the yard for supplies and equipment is on Old Maynardville Pike. The new location will be large enough to accommodate all employees and combine both locations.

Highway Markings specializes in the application of reflective paint and markers. They also install most types of guardrail. Info: w w w.h ig hw ay ma rk i ng s. com or 922-9229.

Mammograms and more Tennova is making the process of getting a mammogram a little more pleasant this October with some added benefits. Special events are planned at Tennova hospitals to encourage women to get their recommended screening mammogram.

Schedule your mammogram on these dates and enjoy a massage, hand paraffin dip, chocolate-covered strawberries, refreshments and a gift.

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Hours are 8 to 4 at each location. Call 545-7771 to schedule.

Oct. 8 – North Knoxville Medical Center Oct. 16 – Physicians Regional Medical Center (St. Mary’s) Oct. 22 – Turkey Creek Medical Center Oct. 24 – Tennova Ambulatory Care Center South

designated veteran driver license or photo identification card.

Veterans must visit a driver services center and present a certified or original copy of their Department of Defense form 214 (DD-214), which is also known as discharge papers, to receive the special designation on a driver license or photo ID card.

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7918 Collier Road, Hobart J. Williams, residential demolition and installation of single wide mobile home.

7634 Gibbs Road, Mark Johnston, residential demolition and permit for $200,000 single family dwelling.

Pump gas for United Way 7044 Maynardville Pilot is opening this year’s Pike, Joseph Construction, Celebrity Pumpers promo- $300,000 for International tion to those willing to pump House of Pancakes. gas for one hour to benefit United Way. Last year’s Beer Board event raised $64,950 and inUSHop #2, 7106 Maycluded 73 celebrity pumpers. nardville Highway, appliDuring the three-day cant VA Group Inc.; forevent, Oct. 7-9, Pilot do- merly Smartserve #1, off nates 5 cents per gallon of premises. gas sold and 10 cents of evMoe Bonz Corn Pone ery dollar spent inside of all Tavern, 7715 Clinton Highof its Knoxville-area stores. way, applicant Gregory Donald Farmer, on and off Photo ID for veterans premises; formerly Corn Honorably discharged Pone Tavern.

Knox County Beer Board veterans may now visit any driver services center in the meets 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. state to obtain a specially 23, at City County Building.

Thank you so much for your support!

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TO FRIDAY, OCT. 11 Vendors needed for Dante Baptist Church’s annual craft fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12; 314 Brown Road. Info: Vivian Baker, 382-3715 or vbaker1058@comcast.net.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 27 Louie Bluie Music and Arts Festival kicks off with “Sounds Like Home: A Night of Music from the Cumberlands” bluegrass concert. Gates open 5 p.m.; music starts 6 p.m. Cove Lake State Park, 1 mile off I-75 Exit 134 in Caryville. Info/advance tickets: www.

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Deadline for entries to Theodore Roosevelt lookalike contest, part of the Centennial Conservation Expo on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Chilhowee Park.

Entries should be submitted via digital photo to conservationexpo@cityofknoxville.org with the subject line, “Roosevelt Contest.” Info: www.cityofknoxville.org.

Mayor’s Annual Senior Appreciation Picnic hosted by Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett, 11:30 a.m.1 p.m., John Tarleton Park, 3201 Division St. Event is free to all Knox County Seniors and includes lunch, live music and a mini-health fair.

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TO THURSDAY, OCT. 31 Pumpkin Patch and Haunted Trail of Doom Corn Maze, Oakes Farm. Info: 1-800-532-9594.

MONDAY, SEPT. 23 Early Literacy Parent workshop, 6 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Explore the six essential skills your child, ages birth to 5 years of age, will need to master before they are able to read.

Info: 689-2681.

MONDAY-FRIDAY, SEPT. 23-27 Vacation Bible School program at Adult Day Services, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Camp’s theme is based on the Jesus Fiesta! VBS program. Info: Kathy Chesney, Adult Day Services, www.tnadultdayservices.com or 745-1626.

MONDAYS, SEPT. 23-NOV. 8 Master Beef Producers Certification class, 6:30 p.m., Union County Senior Center, 298 Main St. Class will also meet on Thursday, Oct. 10. To register: 992-8038.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 24 Square dancing classes, 7-9 p.m., the Senior Center in Maynardville.

AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Messiah Lutheran Church, 6908 Kingston Pike. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 584-9964.

Louie Bluie Music and Arts Festival, Cove Lake State Park in Caryville. Cost: $2 per person/$5 per family donation encouraged to help the Campbell Culture Coalition, an all-volunteer nonprofit community arts organization that puts on the Festival. Info: www.

LouieBluie.org.

Church of God at Maynardville’s fundraising car wash, 8 a.m., Auto Zone, 2815 Maynardville Highway. Donation of $10 per car appreciated.

Proceeds to help with Christmas float and annual Christmas play.

Union County Farmers Market, 8:30-11:30 a.m., front parking lot of Union County High School. Info: 992-8038.

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

Fall festival, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., New Beginnings Baptist Church, 9315 Rutledge Pike. Concession stand, vendors, games, inflatables for the kids, face painting, car show and more. Info: Shelby Pilant, 719-3308.

AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., American Red Cross, 6921 Middlebrook Pike. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 584-9964.

Knoxville Modern Quilt Guild monthly meeting followed by Sew In, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W Emory Road. Sew In for members will last until 5:15 p.m.

Family Health & Fitness Day USA at Take Charge Fitness Program housed out of Clinton Physical Therapy Center. Info: 457-8237.

Blaine Fall Festival, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Richland Road in Blaine. Car show, food, plant and crafts vendors, entertainment and more. Proceeds benefit Little League.

Info: 933-1240.

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Bits ‘n Pieces Quilt Guild meeting, the Norris Community Center. Social time, 1 p.m.; meeting, 1:30 p.m. Speaker: quilt artist Susan Lenz. Guests and new members are welcome. Info: Cyndi Herrmann, 2787796, or email bnpquilt@gmail.com.

Old Gray Cemetery’s annual Lantern and Carriage Tour, 4-7 p.m., 543 North Broadway.

Tickets: $10 adults; $5 students; $5 carriage rides.

No reservations necessary. Info: 522-1424 or www. oldgraycemetery.org.

Blessing of animals and/or pictures of beloved animals, 10:30 a.m. worship service centering around the ministry of St. Francis, First Christian Church courtyard, 211 W. Fifth Ave. All welcome.

Greater Knoxville Heart Walk, 2 p.m., World’s Fair Park. Info: Lisa Montgomery, 2126504 or Lisa.Montgomery@heart.org, or: www. greaterknoxvilleheartwalk.org.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 26 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.

MONDAY, SEPT. 30 Free concert, 7:30 p.m., Sam and Sue Mars Per-

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Butterfly Fund Golf Tournament, Fox Den Country Club. Format: 4-person scramble. Tee times: 8 a.m., 1:30 p.m. Portion of proceeds to benefits the hematology/oncology clinic at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. To register: www.butterflyfund.org.

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30-OCT. 2 Revival, 7 p.m., Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 7225 Old Clinton Pike. Leading the services: Dr. Perryn Rice, Associate Minister of Plans and Programs at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Cookeville. Info: 938-7245.

TUESDAY, OCT. 1 Square dancing classes, 7-9 p.m., the Senior Center in Maynardville.

Holiday in the Pacific Northwest cooking class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Avanti Savoia, 7610 Maynardville Pike.

Cost: $50 per person. To register: www.avantisavoia.com or 922-9916.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2 Knoxville’s Founders Day Luncheon and Benefit, noon, The Foundry, 747 World’s Fair Park Drive.

Featured speaker: Dr. Carroll Van West, Tennessee’s State Historian. Reservations requested by Sept. 26.

Tickets: www.KnoxTIX.com or 523-7543.

THURSDAY, OCT. 3 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.

Free Medicare informational meeting 6:307:30 p.m., hosted by Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, 701 Merchant Drive. Topics include: “What should I do and when should I do it?” “Do you qualify for a Medicare Savings Program such as QMB, SLMB or Medicaid?”

“Do you need help with Prescription Drug costs?” Light refreshments provided. To register: 688-4343.

Pajama-Rama Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road. Stories, music, flannel board activities and a craft. Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite toy or stuffed animal. Info: Becky, 947-6210.

Youth Celebration sponsored by iCare Union County for middle and high school students, 6 p.m., Union County High School. Food, testimonies, music and door prizes including iPad, iPod,TVs and more.

THURSDAYS, OCT. 3-NOV. 21 Acting for 5th-8th graders offered by the WordPlayers in a Christian environment, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Erin Presbyterian Church, 200 Lockett Road. Info/registration: 539-2490, wordplayers@comcast.net or www. wordplayers.org.

FRIDAY OCT. 4 Benefit concert for the Volunteer Ministry Center featuring singer and songwriter Robinella, 8 p.m., Square Room on Market Square. Info/sponsorship/tickets: 524-3926 or www.vmcinc.org.

Sushi 101 cooking class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Avanti Savoia, 7610 Maynardville Pike. Cost: $60 per person.

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COURT ORDERED AUCTION Saturday October 12 • 10Am 421 Claiborne Ave • Cumberland Gap, TN 37724

ARTHUR COMMUNITY This Is One Of The Nicest Farms Located In Claiborne County. The property has a varied elevation with a meandering creek. A great find for recreation or cattle farm.

We are proud to offer at Auction The

DIRECTIONS: Hwy 33 North (Maynardville Hwy), To 25E, To Cumberland Gap Pky, Left onto 63W (Scenic West), right onto Arthur Road, 3rd Right Onto Claiborne Ave To Sign On Property. TERMS: Personal property cash day of sale, sold as is, 10%buyers premium. Real Estate: 10% deposit day of sale, sold as is, 10 day period for lead-base paint begins September 10 2013. Sale is exempt from Tennessee residental property disclosure. Closing 30 days from court approva. The auction of real property shall be pursuant to the rules of the chancery court sales.

HALLS/GIBBS – Well-maintained rancher w/ level, 1-acre tract. Hdwd flooring, updated cabs, LR + den & FP, tiled BA, oversized 2-car gar, (dbl doors), convrete driveway w/lots of turn-a-round space, metal bldg for more car/ storage, etc. $114,900 MLS#849693

< GIBBS – All brick condo, hardwoods in foyer and great room, dining area, cathedral ceilings, pretty FP, 2BRs on main, bonus could be 3rd BR. Covered front & back porches, huge kitchen with S/S appl, walk-in laundry, FHA approved. $139,900 MLS#839430

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It Has Been In The Family For Over 100 Years and is in the 7th generation of ownership. This phenomenal farm offers 112 acres of great farm land for cattle to graze or to have that garden you always wanted. This is a one-of-a-kind farm you don’t find this everyday. Included In the farm is a very nice brick rancher home with attached 2-car carport; storage shed. 3 Very nice barns andhay quonset hut, additional 2-car carport , extra well & septic on property.

Original home is still located on the property.

3BR & 2BA, carpet floors in all rooms except kit has laminate flooring, very large BRs with over-sized closets, very nice kit/Dining combo w/island in kitchen, brick wood-burning FP in kit/dining combo.

Over-sized laundry w/lots of strg. Sun rm leads out to the 2-car carport att to home w/strg shed. All the comforts of central H&A, that can be converted easily to propane. Built in 1969.

Very nice fenced-in area around house. This inviting farm offers 3 big barns that can be used for just about anything that you could need. 2 automatic waterers for cattle and a quonset hut for hay and feeding also has a squeeze shute that is concreted in.

This picturesque 112 Acres is convenienly located only mins to Lincoln Memorial University & Norris Lake. Quaint views from every point located on the property.

GIBBS – Beautiful 3.16 acres (level) w/ views! All brick rancher w/hdwds, FR + additional den area (23x14), sunroom, roof & H&A (2013). Updated windows, immaculate inside & out. 50x60 heated gar, kit, full BA, laundry, workshop areas.

Mostly fenced. $259,900 MLS#856517

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HALLS! Regency Heights. $279,900. A remarkable renovation right out of HGTV! Gorgeous gourmet kit w/trey ceiling, granite tops, S/S appl. inc. wine cooler & SS fridge & gas range, open LR,DR & kit, sep. FR w/brick FP all w/ hrdwd flrs, huge 29.6x15.6 screened porch, 4 large BRs with W/I closets w/ built-ins, laundry rm on main, new carpet & fresh paint, spacious side-entry 2-car gar, huge, level lot w/shade trees & prof. landscaping & patio ! S/D borders golfcourse @ BBCC (membership necessary to use). MLS # 861961

KARNS! $164,900 – In the heart of Karns! Mostly Brick Ranch w/fresh int paint & new crpt, 3BR/2BA, gorgeous open ranch plan on level, fenced lot w/ approx 1622 SF. Covered patio! Greatroom w/bayed picture window, brick FP w/gas logs and DR opens to kit w/white cabs, oversized master w/alcove for TV. Master BA has soaking tub and W/I shwr, W/I closet, 3/4 of attic space is floored for extra strg, roof and HVAC are 1 year old. Small tucked away S/D just off Oak Ridge Hwy. Short distance to schools. MLS # 854822

NORWOOD! $119,900 Updated, Mostly brick bsmt ranch w/ comm pool within walking distance.Refinished hdwd flrs on main, 4BR/2.5BA, new crpt & paint! Sep LR & den on main w/FP, rec room in fin bsmnt w/BR and full BA down and sep entrance. Laundry room , updated kit w/ tile flrs, new cabs, tops and appl inc fridge. Huge level fenced backyard. Extra parking!

MLS # 860038

NORTH! CONDO! $103,900!

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2 master BRs each w/full BA. Spacious vaulted greatroom w/corner FP. Fully-Equipped, eat-in kit w/breakfast bar and breakfast room open to greatroom, Large Deck for entertaining! Conv. to Downtown & West Knoxville, Oak Ridge & Clinton! MLS # 852444

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