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BUZZ Weigel’s on Chapman City Council member Nick Pavlis reports that Weigel’s is building a new $2 million-plus convenience store/gas station on the former site of Mr. Zip, 3925 Chapman Highway, at the intersection of Chapman and Moody Avenue. Construction is expected to begin within the next two weeks and will take about five months, depending on the weather.

Proposals sought for Knoxville SOUP event Proposals are being sought to compete for funding for the next SOUP dinner, to be held 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7, at the South Knoxville Community Center, 522 Maryville Pike. Knoxville SOUP is a dinner and micro-funding event designed to raise money for creative projects that are proposed, voted on and enacted by members of the community. Application deadline to submit a project proposal or be a featured artist is June 29. Info/application: KnoxvilleSOUP.org.

New principal at S-D Middle Andrew Brown is the new principal at South-Doyle Middle School, replacing Taiwo “Tye� Sutton. Brown joined Knox County Schools in 1999 as a science teacher at Central High School. In 2004, he began teaching science at a high school in Bristol, Tenn., and in 2006, he became an elementary school principal there – a position he now holds. Brown has a bachelor’s degree in biology from CarsonNewman and a master’s in education administration from Lincoln Memorial University. He is currently pursuing a doctorate at Carson-Newman University. Sutton will become assistant principal at Northwest Middle School. In an email to parents, he wrote, “It is my hope that you will continue to create a learning environment that is student-centered and will keep your focus on high-level instruction. “Continue to encourage our wonderful students to demonstrate leadership every day.� This administrative change was interim superintendent Buzz Thomas’ first.

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By Betsy Pickle Every U.S. citizen knows that July Fourth is the day the original American colonists declared independence from England, but that meaning tends to get lost amidst barbecues, fun at the lake and fireworks. Liberty will be front and center, however, on Monday at Marble Springs State Historic Site, 1220 W. Gov. John Sevier Highway. Events throughout the day will revisit aspects of 18th-century life, leading up to a “Let Freedom Ring� ceremony at 2 p.m., when local participants will join people across the country in ringing a bell for each of the 13 original colonies. “John Sevier, who resided on the property and was the first governor of Tennessee, played a vital role in the independence of the United States, having been a Revolutionary War hero, fighting at the Battle of King’s Mountain, which many historians consider a pivotal turning point in the war for independence,� says Anna Chappelle, executive director of Marble Springs. “Those ties are naturally going to be there, that he fought for our liberty and for our freedom.� A June 26, 1963, resolution by the U.S. Congress established the commemoration of the bell-ringing that took place at 2 p.m. July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia to announce

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Celebrating Independence at Marble Springs

Terry Sisk, now president of the Gen. Henry Knox Chapter of the Tennessee Society, Sons of the Revolution, instructs a young attendee as she takes part in the July 4, 2014, bell-ringing ceremony at Marble Springs State Historic Site. Photo submitted

the signing of the Declaration of The General Henry Knox Chapter of the Tennessee Society, Sons Independence. “You don’t really see something of the Revolution and the newly like this every day,� says Chappelle. formed John Sevier Chapter of

the Overmountain Victory Trail Association will present the day’s programming. There will also be guided tours of Marble Springs.

Alcoa Highway project launch gets official blessing By Betsy Pickle The ground has already been broken – stripped bare over the past several weeks and shorn of decades’ worth of trees and other greenery – but an official ceremony marked the launch of the first phase in a $446 million, multiyear Alcoa Highway improvement project. Tennessee Transportation Commissioner John Schroer headlined a groundbreaking event held adjacent to Alcoa Highway in a front corner of Sevier Heights Baptist Church’s parking lot. As vehicles whizzed by mere yards away – few of them seeming to adhere to the

new 40-mph speed limit – Schroer and local elected officials cheered the start of the project. The first section, the 1.4-mile stretch from Maloney Road to Woodson Drive, will be widened from two to three lanes in each direction with “collector� (access) roads on each side so that there will be no at-grade streets directly entering Alcoa Highway. The $70.9 million project is expected to be completed by Nov. 30, 2019. It will include three bridges connecting the collector roads and roundabouts at East Maloney Road, West Maloney Road and

Montlake Drive. Schroer described Alcoa Highway as an “important� but “dangerous� road. “From 2013 to 2015, we’ve had 899 crashes on Alcoa Highway over an 11-mile stretch,� he said. “We’ve had eight fatalities on that same stretch; 45 serious injuries. “The amount of volume that’s on this road is interstate-like.� Following Schroer, state Sen. Doug Overbey, who represents Blount and Sevier counties, said, “I’ve always been told for years and years and years that Alcoa Highway is the most heavily trav-

eled non-interstate highway in the state, and I think that ‌ makes the case for these significant highway improvements.â€? State Sen. Becky Massey of Knox County said the project had personal meaning for her because a family friend, Nancy Kerr, was killed while trying to enter Alcoa Highway from Maloney Road. “It’s going to ‌ make a difference in people’s lives,â€? said Massey. State Rep. Eddie Smith, whose

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Fences popping up like mushrooms By Sandra Clark Imagine the shock of Patti Bound when a chain link fence appeared around part of the campus of Brickey-McCloud Elementary School, a short distance from her home. “Why should I know anything,� she said when asked. “I’m only on the Board of Education.� Bounds was surprised to learn that new fencing is coming for Powell Middle School, also in her district. She said fencing has never been discussed during her two years on the board. Gus Paidousis, security chief for Knox County Schools, said seven campuses will be fenced this summer. “We continue to put fencing in place to improve access control.� The fencing started in the fall of 2013 following a districtwide security assessment. It’s funded through the KCS’s security budget which also funds video monitors and cameras.

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es are playing havoc with plans to build sidewalks and greenways so kids can walk or bike to school. At Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy, a six-foot fence was erected on one side of a greenway even though a four-foot fence was already in place on the other side – making this the best protected greenway in town. Russ Oaks, chief operating officer for KCS, said the new fence does not obstruct the greenway while the older fence is around a playground. Incoming principal Amy Brace has asked that the shorter fence be removed. At Karns Elementary, security fencing blocked entrance to the campus for kids walking across a community-sponsored bridge over Oak Ridge Highway. Paidousis said that problem was fixed last year by relocating a gate. The fences are secure during the school day and will be left

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open for community use at other times, he said. Are we overdoing this? “My general philosophy is the more fencing the better,� said Paidousis, but “we have enough people in the loop to keep us even.� In addition to the school principal, the team includes someone from the central office, generally Oaks, and Dennis Archer of the maintenance department. Archer’s job is to ensure access for mowing and maintenance and to fire hydrants. “Generally, the feedback from parents has been very positive,� said Paidousis. He prefers chain link fencing with a black vinyl coating. He keeps fencing away from the front of buildings, when possible, and sometimes uses decorative fencing, like at New Hopewell in South Knox. To page 3

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Dream Machine FSRMC’s bigger, faster MRI opens doors 24/7 Wider, shorter, faster, sharper, roomier. It’s not the latest “dream machineâ€? on your auto dealer’s showroom oor – it’s the new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine on the lobby level of Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Installed last March, the Siemens Magnetom Aera 1.5T TrueForm Magnet’s larger opening, ultra-short design and increased weight limit now makes non-invasive diagnostic imaging of soft tissue, bone and muscle possible for a wide range of patients who may have been otherwise excluded. The new unit can accommodate pediatric, obese, critically ill, and kyphotic patients as well as those with respiratory problems, pain and mobility issues. “We have been able to perform MRI exams on many patients that would not have been able to complete their exam on an older MRI scanner,â€? said Ben Redmond, lead MRI technologist at FSRMC. “The design of the head/neck, ex wrap, torso and integrated spine coils give us the ability to scan patients in more comfortable positions. Overall scan times are faster, and the design allows for more exibility, helping us meet the imaging needs of our entire patient population.â€? In many cases, MRI may reveal different or additional information

The Magnetom Aera MRI creates clear, high quality images like this one of a patient’s brain.

Fort Sander’s newest MRI has a larger opening, ultra-short design and increased weight limit to enhance each patient’s imaging experience.

about structures in the body than what is seen with an X-ray, ultrasound or computed tomography (CT) scan. MRI may also reveal ďŹ ndings that cannot be detected with other imaging methods. “MRI imaging also has a higher level of sensitivity in evaluating neural elements of the spine,â€? said Dr. Samuel Feaster, a neuroradiologist with Vista Radiology PC who also says diffusion MRI can be more sen-

sitive than a CT scan for detecting acute ischemic stroke. Claustrophobic patients unable to tolerate the tight conďŹ nes of the longer cylindrical tubes of older machines have more “wiggle roomâ€? (70 centimeters vs. 60 cm) and less need for sedation. The shorter design also allows many exams – lumbar spine, pelvis and lower extremity MRI – to be performed with the patient’s head outside of the opening.

“The magnet has a bore size that is both larger in diameter and shorter in length, creating a more relaxed environment that helps to reduce anxiety, therefore decreasing the need for sedation,� said Redmond. “The design of the new magnet allows patients to wear headphones for almost all procedures, giving them the option to listen to soothing music during their exam if they choose.� “Images are much sharper with improved detail because patients aren’t breathing heavy or moving due to anxiety,� he added. “We consistently receive positive physician comments and feedback about the excellent image quality of exams performed on the Magnetom Aera.� The new unit also features user-

friendly software which not only cuts exam time by 50 percent, but also cuts preparation time and utilizes technology on abdominal MRIs to deliver robust, free-breathing, contrast-enhanced exams for patients unable to hold their breath. That means fewer repeated scans. Most importantly, however, is that the high-resolution images give physicians more accurate results, leading to more accurate diagnosis and treatment. Not surprisingly, the unit’s speed and exibility, coupled with the increased weight limit for obese patients from 350 to 550 pounds, sparked an increase in referrals to FSRMC as well as a dramatic reduction in cancellations or rescheduled appointments. This led FSRMC to offer contrast MRIs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “We began offering MRI 24/7 to better accommodate the needs of physicians and their patients awaiting discharge,â€? said Redmond. “We wanted to help decrease the patient’s length of stay and to provide around-the-clock MRI imaging capabilities for stroke and other emergent patient needs.â€? MRI scanning is available for inhouse patients and those brought through the Emergency Department around the clock. For more information call 865-541-1111.

FSRMC: Better pictures, better treatment There’s more to Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center’s radiology and imaging service than meets the eye. That’s because advanced imaging technology enables physicians to see deep inside the body, providing clear, sharp images that result in more accurate diagnoses and a better course of treatment.

X-RAY Of course, the most common imaging used is the X-ray which has been around since 1896 when anatomist Albert von KĂśliker x-rayed his own hand. Today, basic X-ray technology is a key element in the identiďŹ cation, diagnosis and treatment of many types of medical conditions. Those include: â– Mammograms â– Digestive problems â– Arthritis â– Blocked blood vessels â– Bone cancer â– Lung conditions â– Enlarged heart â– Fractures â– Infections â– Osteoporosis â– Swallowed items

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the most sensitive exam for many problems because its amazingly clear, detailed images provides doctors with views of organs, soft tissue, joints and bones, tumors, and swelling. It is helpful in identifying cancer, heart and vascular disease, stroke, joint and musculoskeletal problems, pinched nerves and multiple sclerosis and encephalitis. Because there’s no radiation exposure to the patient, MRI has become a popular diagnostic tool and has replaced several invasive modes of examination, therby reducing the discomfort and the risk of complications for many patients. Together, the 3-Tesla MRI unit in the Thompson Cancer Survival Center and the new Magnetom Aera MRI on the lobby level, average 160 MRI exams per week and anticipates performing 8,400 MRI exams by year’s end as it provides outpatient, inpatient and emergency diagnostic exams.

COMPUTATED TOMOGRAPHY (CT) SCANS

Sometimes called Computerized Magnetic resonance imaging, Axial Tomography (CAT) scans, which uses radiofrequency waves these scans combine the power of and a strong magnetic ďŹ eld, is X-rays and computers. Doctors can

see a patient’s internal anatomy without surgery. These scans reveal bone and soft tissues, including organs, muscles and tumors. CT greatly helps doctors with diagnosis, surgery and treatment. For example, in radiation therapy, determining the correct dose for a patient depends on knowing the precise density, size and location of a tumor. At Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, our LightspeedÂŽ 64-slice VCT scanner is an example of the latest technology. It captures a precise image of the brain instantaneously, the heart in just ďŹ ve heartbeats, the full body in 10 seconds, and can scan for stroke symptoms in less than a second. It can detect any of the three most dangerous causes of chest pain with a one fast scan instead of hours of tests. The LightspeedÂŽ 64-slice VCT scanner provides faster scans with lower-dose radiation resulting in quicker diagnosis and treatment for patients.

ULTRASOUND At Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, doctors rely on ultrasound for images of the heart, abdomen, kidneys and other parts of the body. Images are obtained through

the use of high frequency sound waves. New ultrasound units provide the latest in imaging capabilities. Doctors can see pictures of internal organs as they function and also can assess blood ow. For instance, Vivid 7, the ultrasound for heart patients, can perform stress echo tests. Doctors rely on these to detect and diagnose conditions such as heart failure. The beneďŹ ts of ultrasound include no radiation exposure, comprehensive and reliable exam data, fast tests and improved patient comfort.

NUCLEAR MEDICINE Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center’s diagnostic imaging also includes nuclear medicine for heart, cancer and fracture scans. This tool often spots abnormalities early in a disease’s progression. It also provides a way to gather information that otherwise would be unavailable or require surgery or more expensive diagnostic tests. Nuclear medicine specialists use safe, painless techniques to get body images and treat disease. Patients ingest small amounts of radioactive materials (radiopharmaceuticals). Special cameras can pick up the images and send

pictures to computers. In treatment, the radiopharmaceuticals go directly to the organ being healed. This allows for great precision. Nuclear medicine is used to: ■Analyze kidney function ■Provide images of blood ow and heart functioning ■Scan lungs for respiratory and blood-ow problems ■Identify gallbladder blockages ■Evaluate bones for fractures, infection, arthritis or tumors ■Determine the presence or spread of cancer ■Identify bleeding in the bowel ■Locate infections ■Measure thyroid for overactive or underactive functioning. Regardless of which your doctor orders, FSRMC’s Picture Archival & Communication System (PACS) can electronically capture, store and transmit high-quality MRI, CT, X-ray and ultrasound pictures immediately by computer. That means doctors can readily view any image the patient has had taken at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and other locations in the Covenant Health system. For more information on imaging services at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, please call 865-541-1111.

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Members of the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club pose at the bottom of the Devil’s Racetrack: James Sweet, Missy Petty, Tina Rosling, Caroline Cooley, Jim Kimble, Logan Mulally, Ellen Kellogg, Neko Mulally, Sean Leader, Ben Clinger, Ryan O’Conner, Andrea Ludwig and Emily Parker. Photo by Betsy Pickle

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Baker Creek Preserve

Once upon a time, the devil went down to Georgia, looking for a soul to steal. But these days he’s hanging out in the Urban Wilderness, getting rad and riding the Devil’s Racetrack Downhill Trail on the Baker Creek Preserve. The double-black-diamond downhill mountainbike trail officially opened on June 17 in the presence of several local officials, some key visitors and strong representation from the local mountain-biking community. The Appalachian Mountain Bike Club last year won a nationwide online contest held by Bell Helmets to get a $100,000 Bell Built trail for the Urban Wilderness. The professionally designed course – about .8 of a mile of

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pure adrenaline – is for expert riders only and is expected to draw serious mountainbiking enthusiasts and major race events to Knoxville. But the ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by an all-day celebration on June 18, welcomed users to the entire West Ridge of the Baker Creek Preserve. Two multi-use trails – Best Medicine and Pappy’s Way – also were opened. Carol Evans, executive director of Legacy Parks

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Foundation, had presided over the opening of the East Ridge just two weeks earlier. Those trails include Red Bud Crest, Cruze Valley Run Downhill, Barn Burner Downhill, Floyd Fox and Sycamore Loop. The Baker Creek Trailhead off Taylor Road accesses the Baker Creek Preserve trails. Most of the trails are open to hikers, runners and cyclists, and Sycamore Loop is a level beginner trail suitable for even the youngest riders and walking families. Evans and Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero praised the efforts of the AMBC and their supporters for winning the contest and talked about what the Baker Creek Preserve trails mean for the community. City Council

first district representative Nick Pavlis remarked on the massive outpouring of support for AMBC and told listeners there were two songs to keep in mind: “We’ve Only Just Begun” and “Ain’t No Stopping Us Now.” Other speakers included Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett; AMBC president Matthew Kellogg; Jessica Klodnicki, Bell Helmets executive vice president and general manager; and Heather Cooper, senior director of marketing for the International Mountain Bicycling Association. IMBA provided the AMBC with a design grant that opened the door to the Devil’s Racetrack. A state recreational trails grant of $200,000 helped fund the Baker Creek trails.

Volunteers Jess Welch and Alan Huels clean trash out of Goose Creek next to the greenway at Mary Vestal Park. Photo by Betsy Pickle

Keeping Goose Creek beautiful By Betsy Pickle Keep Knoxville Beautiful is making good on its word. KKB pledged to focus on SoKno, starting early in the year and continuing through June 30, 2017. The mostly volunteer organization turned out on a typically hot SoKno summer Saturday to spruce up Goose Creek in and around Mary Vestal Park. TNAchieves students could get community-service credits for pitching in, but the 15 people who took part ranged from teens to senior adults. Some were from SoKno, but most were from other parts of town. They picked up trash on the park’s grounds and cleared debris from the creek. The two most popular items deposited by litter-

bugs appeared to be plastic drink bottles and old tires. (Note to offenders: Were you raised in a barn?!) Jess Welch, a graduate student at the University of Tennessee, answered questions from the middle of the creek, where she said she and work partner Alan Huels had found a shirt, lots of bottles and a tire. Other volunteers found a number of tires. KKB executive director Patience Melnick was pleased with the June 18 turnout, which she said was what she expected for a summer weekend. She said they’d done a cleanup on May 23, so the creek wasn’t as polluted as it might have been. Melnick said KKB would do several more cleanups of Goose Creek in the next 12 months.

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district includes South Knoxville, said he believes the road project will be good for business. “One of the reports we have in Nashville is, every $400 million that we spend in road projects equates to about a billion (dollars) in economic activity,” he said. “So you’ve just got to do the math and you can see what the economic generation will be for our community.” Schroer said the economic benefits are a plus, but the main goal he and Gov. Bill Haslam have in mind is safety. He hopes to be able to keep the project on track

financially. “Because we are a payas-you-go state at the moment, and we have funding the way it is, it’s going to be difficult to continue and get this done in a fast period of time,” said Schroer. “We hope as we move … forward in this next year or two, in partnership with our representatives and the governor, that we can address sustainable funding so that projects like this can be done and we don’t have to use the word ‘decades,’ we can use the word ‘years.’ “We know that we’ll save lives.”

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Work at Pond Gap Elementary is going well, acKnox County Schools has cording to Russ Oaks. “We’re several construction proj- ahead of expectations” for ects underway this summer, the project, which is visible some funded through the from I-40 westbound. He excapital budget and others pects to have students in the through the maintenance new wing as early as winter. department. Then the existing school will KCS will build two mid- be updated and retrofitted to dle schools (Gibbs and Har- accommodate its increased din Valley), and both are enrollment. under design. Inskip Elementary

Other upgrades

Digging into ceremonial sand for the groundbreaking of the Maloney Road-Woodson Drive phase of the Alcoa Highway widening project are Jeff Welch of the Transportation Planning Organization; Jim Hagerman, engineering director for the city of Knoxville; state Rep. Eddie Smith; Bob Griffitts, chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Jimmy Duncan; state Transportation commissioner John Schroer; state Sen. Doug Overbey; state Sen. Becky Massey; County Commission chair Dave Wright; and Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett. Photo by Betsy Pickle

■ Karns and Central high schools, new switch gears for elevators ■ South-Doyle Middle School, interior paint and new lockers (to be installed during fall break) ■ Powell High, added insulation for auxiliary gym Jim French ■ Inskip and New Hopewell, asbestos abatethese projects. ment in floors Other updates were pro■ West View and Founvided by Jim French, super- tain City, cafeteria upgrades visor of maintenance: ■ Austin-East and West, School’s $6.5 million upgrade will start upon selection of an architect. Doug Dillingham, supervisor of facilities, is over se ei ng

replacement air conditioners for gym ■ Bearden, Carter, Farragut and Halls High, new air conditioners for gym. (This will leave just “5-6 high schools and 3-4 middle schools” w ithout gym A/C, said French. ■ Fountain City Elementary, new gym floor ■ Bearden High School, auditorium upgrades – new seats, painting, floor covering and lighting

■ West Haven, addition of loop road to improve traffic stacking ■ Karns Elementary, more pavement for roads and parking on campus, with traffic flow redesigned to “mitigate but not fix the congestion” ■ Shannondale, paving parking lot, moving a gate and pouring a sidewalk. French expects all projects to be completed before school starts. – S. Clark

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government Joe Walsh to retire Parks and Recreation Director Joe Walsh will retire by April 2018, as he has joined the city’s drop plan. Walsh was hired by former Parks Director Sam Anderson and has been in this department 25 years plus 5 years in the city finance department. Walsh indicated he would stay through December 2017, but had not decided on whether to continue the final four months. Possible Rogero replacements to Walsh include the new deputy parks director, Aaron Browning, and greenways co-coordinator Lori Goerlich. Goerlich has not gotten a sign erected on Alcoa Highway or Neyland Drive pointing the way to the Knox-Blount greenway from Buck Karnes Bridge to Marine Park. This greenway opened eight months ago with a mayoral event, but remains a secret. Signs should not be difficult to create and install. The good news is that Council member Nick Pavlis is on it and Team Rogero may finally get it done. Since Walsh is staying to the end of 2017, the successor may not be chosen by Rogero if she is tapped to take a position in a possible Clinton Administration. This writer is confident that if Clinton becomes President, Rogero, a Clinton delegate, will have a place in her administration. Natalie Stair, wife of Council member Marshall Stair, plans to open a business called Nest Knoxville, to be located in the Emporium on Gay Street. Nest Knoxville will sell furniture and home decor. She hopes to have it open in early July. Stair, 32, would be the second spouse of a current council member to operate a business downtown. The other is Emily Campen, wife of Council member Mark Campen, who operates the Flower Pot. ■ UT Chancellor Jimmy Cheek, as predicted several times in this column, has announced his retirement effective when his successor is picked. That could take up to a year. Cheek can look back on many accomplishments in new construction on campus and criticism over allowing the Lady Vols name change to go forward. What happens now? UT President DiPietro names a search committee to recommend replacements. It may last into next year. DiPietro makes the choice, subject to UT board approval, from the names submitted to him by his committee. The searches to replace Susan Martin as provost and Margie Nichols as vice chancellor are suspended until the new chancellor is

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on board, which means another year with an interim provost and vice chancellor. Look for athletic director Dave Hart to depart after the fall football season. His tenure has been controversial with the Lady Vols name change and large financial settlements for gender-based lawsuits. The Title IX lawsuit now pending in Nashville has cost $200,000 in legal fees. The talk is already stirring on who replaces Cheek. While there is a search committee, will it be a truly open search or be tilted towards a favored candidate? Brian Noland, president of East Tennessee State University since January 2012, is widely mentioned. He previously headed up the West Virginia Higher Education system and prior to that worked for the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. For UT historians, he was the runner up to DiPietro to be UT president when the board in October 2010 voted 11-10 for DiPietro over Noland. ThenGov. Phil Bredesen, a board member, voted for Nolan. The search was very open. If Noland is chosen, then the new ETSU board must pick a new president for ETSU. Lt Gov. Ron Ramsey has said he is not an applicant for the ETSU position. ■ Former Gov. Winfield Dunn turns 89 on Friday, July 1. He is the 24th oldest living former Governor. The oldest is David Buckson of Delaware at 95. State Rep. Bill Dunn, who was born in the Panama Canal Zone (as was Sen. John McCain), turns 55 on Sunday, July 3, and Sen. Lamar Alexander turns 76 the same day. ■ The three UT trustees from Knoxville (Raja Jubran, Charles Anderson and Sharon Pryse) invited Knox legislators and spouses to the summer trustee dinner at Cherokee Country Club last week as part of an effort to make friends. Relationships have been strained over the Lady Vols, the UT diversity office and gender-related lawsuits. While this was primarily a social occasion, it was a first and is a positive development. ■ Attending the dinner were state Sens. Richard Briggs and Becky Massey along with state Reps. Eddie Smith, Bill Dunn and Roger Kane. Mayor Tim Burchett, a former state legislator, also attended.

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Incumbents only: State facility bars challengers As a politically active Democrat, Janice Spoon says she’s participated in plenty of events at the Ben Atchley State Veterans’ Home, located in Knox County’s 6th District, where she lives, including purely social occasions and candidate meet and greets. So it shocked her when nursing home officials said County Commission candidate Donna Lucas couldn’t come to the facility to meet the residents. “We’ve had events at the veterans’ home before: St. Patrick’s Day parties, Flag Day parties, all kinds of parties, including events when we brought in candidates to meet the residents, which we were told we could do as long as the candidate was there. We have a real appreciation for everybody out there. But now all of a sudden things are different.” Spoon says she has been informed, after working her way up the chain of command for this state-run facility, that the nursing home has an incumbents-only policy. “I don’t know where to go, what to do,” Spoon said. “I think it is very unfair and

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chance. And punter Trevor Daniel. Maybe somebody else pops out of the crowd. Write-ins are welcome. Please accept lightweight guidance. The best player on the team might be a youngster, but youth is handicapped in the bid for post-season honors unless accompanied by spectacular statistics. Previous build-up, name recognition, is often decisive. Team success is relevant. Traditional winners have an advantage. Keep in mind

unethical to allow incumbents to have events there, but nobody else. And it’s not just because I’m a Democrat that I’m saying this. I don’t get it. I really don’t.” Leanne Lewis, marketing and public affairs manager with Tennessee State Veterans’ Homes, confirmed Spoon’s account of what she’d been told. “We are a state facility, and events held in these facilities cannot be for political gain.” The ban does not apply to incumbents, she said. “If they are already in office, they have a right to come in there. Mayor (Tim) Burchett, for example, is already in office, so he’s designated an official dignitary and he can walk in there any time. If it’s somebody running for office, by code or by law we are not allowed to do that because it shows favoritism.” When asked if this rule also applies to Lucas’ opponent, incumbent 6th Dis-

Most folks around here don’t like the government. Of course, many of them have a government job in Oak Ridge or at TVA. They drive every day on a road built by the government, stop at a red light installed by the government, and go to sleep in a home paid for with a government-backed loan. On Saturdays each fall, they spend their afternoons cheering for the government-run University of Tennessee football team. But they just don’t like the government. Our politicians understand this, and that’s why most local Republicans oppose any kind of tax increase. It’s nonsense. You can be opposed to big government in Washington and Nashville, yet want local government to provide more services closer to home. You can be a bona fide conservative and not panic every time

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someone suggests a modest property tax increase in Knox County. Don’t get me wrong. No one supports a tax increase for higher salaries for political cronies, but a modest property tax increase in Knox County could already have built a Safety Center to better house the mentally ill. (Our politicians say they support a Safety Center, but no one wants to pay for it.) Road improvements could be funded. We could pay good teachers more and keep them from moving elsewhere. More greenways could be built between neighborhoods, which would increase property values for homeown-

choice. We need to comply with state rules. This is perceived as giving monetary gifts for political gain. “At the end of the day, if you take this to the commissioner (Many-Bears Grinder, head of the Tennessee Department of Veterans’ Affairs), she will tell you the same thing.”

Cas Walker update Josh Hodge, co-editor of the UT History Department’s Cas Walker project, can be reached at jhodge24@vols.utk.edu or 205-960-9115.

Ice cream in Rocky Hill Four Knox County commissioners braved the heat for a night out at Bruster’s Ice Cream in Rocky Hill. Bob Thomas, Ed Brantley, John Schoonmaker and Dave Wright came to meet with residents. In the background are Thomas’ sister and mother, Barbara and Nelle Thomas. Nelle Thomas, observing her birthday week, said she was eating dinner: an ice cream sundae with “everything.” Photo by S. Clark

Candor needed on taxes ers and the quality of life of residents. Instead, we have politicians in county government who so reflexively oppose any tax increase that you can’t decide whether they are mimicking Cas Walker or Fox News. Of course, it doesn’t have to be this way. In fact, you don’t have to look further than the city of Knoxville to see another way forward. City taxpayers have supported property tax increases without a public outcry because they are satisfied with their government. Visit downtown Knoxville on a Saturday morning and walk in Market Square. The transformation of that entire area is nothing short of remarkable and has been enabled by consistent support across multiple mayoral administrations. (Don’t call Mayor Rogero a tax-and-spend liberal. The city’s plan to outsource the

Coliseum and Chilhowee Park alone is expected to save $500,000 in salaries.) A comparable level of investment by county government would reap untold dividends in Halls, Powell and Karns. At current tax levels, county residents won’t get any of that. Instead, folks should just expect more of the same. Leadership is taking what you inherit and moving forward in a way that reflects your values. Objecting to any tax increase at the county level isn’t conservative at all. It’s regressive and harms our future. We have some important elections coming up. Support candidates running for office who are honest with you about funding county government and who present a vision for the future that’s more than just promising they won’t raise taxes. It will take leadership (and more money) to move Knox County forward. Scott Frith is a local attorney. You can visit his website at pleadthefrith.com

City Council to discuss alternative financial services By Wendy Smith

City Council will discuss the Knoxville-Knox County Metropolitan Planning Council’s (MPC) recommendations regarding Alternative Financial Service establishments at a workshop at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 30. In February, City Council requested that MPC make a recommendation regarding zoning regulations for such institutions, which include check-cashing outlets, money transmitters, car title lenders, payday loan stores,

All-Americans to be If the football Volunteers live up to lofty expectations, history says three will be honored as all-Americans. Because of exceptional wisdom and insight, you are invited to pick ’em. Will it be Jalen Hurd, star running back? His field is crowded. Cam Sutton is a goodenough corner to persuade opponents to go the other way. Do you choose Jalen Reeves-Maybin, run-andhit linebacker? How about quarterback Joshua Dobbs, epitome of the student-athlete? You could certainly pick Derek Barnett, destroyer at defensive end. Kick returner Evan Berry could do it again. Center Coleman Thomas has a

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trict commissioner Brad Anders, Lewis said yes. “We are a state facility. If they are already in office, they have a right to come in there, and we cannot show favoritism.” When asked if allowing all candidates equal access to the veterans’ home could solve the perception of favoritism, Lewis said great care must be taken when dealing with state property and taxpayer money. “It’s the same thing as if I was in jail as an inmate. The state would not be depriving me of having freedom of

that half of the official selectors don’t know as much as you do, but they look at lineups and conclude somebody must be good if Alabama, Ohio State, Florida State and Clemson prevail season after season. After you have finished our all-America exercise, tell me who projects as the most valuable Volunteer. Is anybody indispensable? Five or six quarterbacks will go ahead of Dobbs in the next NFL roll call, but Joshua makes the Vols go. He is an exceptional leader (smarts, personality, guardian of the football). He is a genuine dual threat (671 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns, 2,291 passing and 15 TDs). He is not a bombs-away aerialist. He may or may not be the winning edge. He had two scor-

pawnshops and rent-to-own stores. South Knox council member Nick Pavlis was one of five council members who requested the recommendation. On Chapman Highway, there’s an area with 15 such businesses within a mile, he says. Customers go to one for a loan, and when they can’t pay, they go to the next one. It’s a vicious cycle. “It’s destructive to people and doesn’t send a good message. It’s not just in my district. They’re on every corner.”

He expects that such businesses will soon face federal regulations. The public is always welcome at council workshops, and discussions will include the concerns of the business community. “We’re open. We’ll listen.” The proposed zoning changes implement recommendations made in a 2015 MPC report titled “Research of Alternative Financial Services and Evaluation of Related Zoning Options.” Proposed changes in-

clude space requirements of 1,000 feet of separation between like businesses and 1,000 feet of separation between AFS establishments and residential property. The 2015 document reported 81 AFS establishments in Knoxville, 16 in Knox County, and two in Farragut. Existing businesses would be grandfathered. A vote on the proposed zoning changes was postponed at the June 21 City Council meeting. It’s expected to be on the July 5 agenda.

ing passes in the four losses last season. Hurd, 6-4, 241 and 23 miles an hour on a treadmill, is not your ordinary big running back. Butch Jones has declared him a Heisman candidate. Linebackers concede that Jalen causes headaches. Safeties say he is faster than he appears. Hurd was fourth in SEC rushing last season with 1,288 yards along with 12 touchdowns. He is a willing blocker and better than average receiver. He is within range (892) of Tennessee’s career rushing record but there is only one football and Alvin Kamara and Dobbs will have it a fair share. Sutton is good, very good. He has been the Vols’ best corner for three years. Certain sportswriters tell him he is great. SEC coaches and

pro scouts are less comforting. Coaches selected half a hundred 2015 all-SEC stars and did not mention Cameron. NFL provided mixed reviews. That is why he is here instead of there. Sutton led America with 18.7 yards per punt return. His 467 are a school career record. Reeves-Maybin, natural leader, is critical to the UT defense. He led with 105 tackles, 14 for losses. He figures to find more in the Bob Shoop blitz package. Cross your fingers on whether the repaired shoulder is 100 percent strong. Barnett is an intimidating pass rusher and strong enough at 6-3 and 257 to hold his own against running attacks. He tied for fourth in the SEC with 10 sacks and has 20 in his career. That is in the general direction of

Reggie White, school recordholder with 32. Evan Berry was the nation’s top kickoff returner in 2015 (38.3 average, three TDs, 804 yards, fourth-most in school history). Foes paid great compliments. They kicked away from him. Evan received more recognition than all other Vols combined: First-team allAmerica by Walter Camp, Sporting News and Sports Illustrated; second-team by Football Writers of America, CBS and Fox. He was SEC special teams player of the year. Berry didn’t play all that much on defense but he may play more. Last we saw, he was running toward the ocean with a Northwestern pass he pilfered in the bowl game. Marvin West awaits your input. His address is westwest6@netzero.com

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SENIOR NOTES ■ All senior centers will be closed Monday, July 4. ■ South Knox Senior Center 6729 Martel Lane 573-5843 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Offerings include: dulcimer and guitar lessons; arts and crafts classes; dance classes; exercise programs; Tai Chi; card games; Joymakers practice; free swim 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Senior Meals program noon each Wednesday and Friday. The pool will be closed July 11-15 for cleaning. Register for: iPhone/ iPad class, 1-3 p.m. Thursday-Friday, July 14-15. ■ South Knox Community Center 522 Old Maryville Pike 573-3575 Monday-Friday Hours vary Offerings include a variety of senior programs. ■ John T. O’Connor Senior Center 611 Winona St. 523-1135 knoxseniors.org/oconnor. html Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Offerings include: Card games, billiards, senior fitness, computer classes, bingo, blood pressure checks 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Register for: Fourth of July celebration, 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 30; cost, $1 for barbecue lunch; reservations required. ■ Knox County Senior Services City County Building 400 Main St., Suite 615 215-4044 Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Cleva Marrow reads a chart wearing glasses with yellow lenses Photos by S. Barrett

Eschenbach’s Stacy Fortney discusses lenses with colored filters.

Clarity for poor vision By Sara Barrett Forget rose-colored glasses. Yellow is the way to go. Stacy Fortney with Eschenbach Optik of America stopped by the East Tennessee Technology Access Center last week to help people with poor vision sample assistive devices that could potentially improve their quality of life. The three factors that can improve vision, according to Fortney, are magnification, lighting and contrast. Fortney showed the audience a number of tinted lenses and had volunteers read from a chart with and without using them. The difference was immediately clear in both the audience members’ reading and in their confidence level. “Many people even have that ‘aha’ moment when they see their grandchild’s face for the first time,” says Fortney of the simple change to a yellow lens which helps improve contrast in foreground and background vision. Cleva Marrow attended the discussion at ETTAC because the injections she re-

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 Craft: Spirit Shakers, 2 p.m., Farragut Branch Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road. For ages 3 and up. Info: 777-1750. Free Introduction to Self Defense for Women class, 6 p.m., CrossFit ex libro, 5438 Hilton Industrial Way. Info/registration: 454-8359 or exlibroselfdefense.com. Magician Michael Messing, 3 p.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750. “Pinterest/Instagram/Twitter for Seniors” class, 10 a.m.-noon, Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors. Cost: $30. Registration/payment deadline: June 29. Info/registration: townoffarragut.org/ register; in person at the Town Hall; 218-3375. Spanish Food and Wine Pairing workshop, 6 p.m., Glass Bazaar, 6470 Kingston Pike. Instructor: Terri Geiser. Cost: $48. Info/registration: 584-9072.

ceives for macular degeneration no longer work as well as she’d like. She was forced to give up driving in 2014. “Reading has always been a pleasure for me, but now it is a chore,” says Marrow, 93. Fortney pulled out a technical-looking light and held it near Marrow’s eyes to brighten a chart she had asked her to read. The light combined with yellow-filtered lenses improved Marrow’s reading substantially. “Absorptive filters will be common within 10 years for people of all ages,” says Fortney. “It will help with the retina damage we’re causing by looking at our cell phones and playing video games.” Fortney stressed several times that with its products, Eschenbach Optik strives to improve clients’ psychological wellbeing while also improving their vision. When someone is actively doing what they enjoy – reading, painting, etc. – their quality of life will naturally improve, too. ETTAC helps people with disabilities of all ages throughout East Tennessee.

It does not sell products or earn commission from its vendors who demonstrate products. Info: Paula Jones, 219-0130.

Picnic creates family fun Windsor Gardens recently hosted its fourth annual family picnic, welcoming more than 170 guests. Staff and residents invited family members to Windsor Gardens’ “backyard” to celebrate the importance of gathering with family and friends. Windsor Gardens’ kitchen staff prepared a cookout complete with hamburgers, pulled pork, watermelon and homemade ice cream. Guests of all ages were treated to live music, a dunking booth, corn hole, backyard golf, a photo booth, raffle drawings and a temporary tattoo station. “Windsor Gardens’

Roberts and Dr. Eva Mull Wike. Free watermelon will be available and attendees can sign up for a door prize.

SUNDAY, JULY 3 Pilot Fireball Moonlite Classic 5K and Little Firecracker Mile, 9 p.m., UT Vet School with the route running along Neyland Drive. Hosted by the Knoxville Track Club. Info/registration: ktc.org/RaceFireball. html; or Bo Saulsbury, bosaulsbury@gmail.com. The Vegetarian Society of East Tennessee meeting, 6 p.m., Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike. Sylvia Smith will demonstrate the Green Goddess Smoothie and other green dishes. Cost: $4, plus a vegetarian potluck item for the potluck supper which follows the demonstration. Info: bobgrimac@gmail.com or call 546-5643.

MONDAY, JULY 4 Fourth of July Celebration on Mabry’s Hill, Mabry-Hazen House, Kingston Pike. Tours of the historic home, 6 p.m.; dinner, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $60 adults, children under 12 accompanied by ticket holder, free. Includes dinner and live music. Info/tickets: mabryhazen.com or 522-8661. Independence Day parade, 9:30 a.m. Begins on Kingston Pike at Lendon Welch Way (Farragut High School entrance) and continue to Boring Road, just east of Farragut Towne Square Shopping Center (old Ingles store site). Info: 966-7057 or townoffarragut.org/parade.

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Variety Thursday: featuring Blue Line Blues (A Band of KPD Officers), 7-9 p.m., Bill Lyons Pavilion, Market Square. Free music performances each Thursday. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on. Info: Knoxvilletn.gov/concerts.

Free Introduction to Self Defense for Women class, 6 p.m., CrossFit ex libro, 5438 Hilton Industrial Way. Info/registration: 454-8359 or exlibroselfdefense. com. “Using Your Smartphone/Tablet Camera for Seniors” class, 6-8 p.m., Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors. Cost: $30. Registration/payment deadline: Friday, July 1. Info/registration: townoffarragut.org/ register; in person at Town Hall; 218-3375.

FRIDAY, JULY 1 First Friday and Nostalgic Nights Outdoor Market, 6-9 p.m., Nostalgia on McCalla, 1401 McCalla Ave. Includes: local art, vintage items, handmade wares for sale, Mr. Piggy’s BBQ, outdoor market. Booth space available: Jeje, 368-6921. Info: 622-3252. Opening reception for Art Market Gallery’s July featured artists exhibit, 5:30 p.m., Art Market Gallery, 422 South Gay St. Featured artists: Sandra Abraham and Elaine Fronczak. Exhibit on display through July 31. Info; 525-5265; artmarketgallery.net; on Facebook.

SATURDAY, JULY 2 Book signings, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., American Commissary, 1209 Broadway East, Lenoir City. Authors include: Dick Cross, Dr. Nancy McEntee, Joan McIntee, Marilyn Smith Neilans, Cheryl Peyton, Adele

Eschenbach representative Stacy Fortney holds a light to help improve Ron Daves’ vision while he reads.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 7-8 “iPad/iPhone Basics for Seniors” class, 10 a.m.-noon, Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors. Cost: $45. Registration/payment deadline: Wednesday, July 6. Info/ registration: townoffarragut.org/register; in person at Town Hall; 218-3375.

Members of the Folden family entertain at Windsor Gardens’ fourth annual family picnic. Photo submitted

family picnic is our way to cherish our residents by appreciating the importance of family and friends. “It is our goal to create an

atmosphere that allows residents to feel as if they are at home and among family,” said life enrichment director Tara Wallace.

and Reel. Bring lawn chairs. Tickets: $8; kids under 5 and GSMHC members, free. Tickets available at the door. Info: 448-0044 or gsmheritagecenter.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 9 “Are Your Shrubs Hiding Your House?,” 1:30 p.m., Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golfclub Road. Presented by Master Gardener John Payne. Free and open to the public. Info: 588-8813 or knoxlib.org. Second Saturday Concert at The Cove: The Hit Men, 6-8 p.m., The Cove at Concord Park, 11808 S. Northshore Dr. Free concert; bring blankets or lawn chairs. Presented by Knox County Parks & Recreation. Info: Jennifer Linginfelter, 215-4579; or Michael Grider, 215-4750. Vintage baseball, noon and 2:30 p.m., Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorn Grove Pike. Games and parking free; concessions available. Bring lawn chair or blanket for seating. Info: ramseyhouse.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 10 “Bring a Friend” Music Series featuring local bluegrass band The Jar Tipper, 3 p.m., First Farragut UMC, 12733 Kingston Pike. Special guest: Sammy Sawyer, Barney Fife impersonator and Christian speaker. Admission free. Refreshments available. Info: 966-8430. Sing Out Knoxville meeting, 7-9 p.m., Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike. Folk singing circle open to everyone. Info: bobgrimac@gmail.com or 546-5643.

MONDAY, JULY 11 “How to Use Facebook for Seniors” class, 10 a.m.-noon, Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors. Cost: $30. Registration/payment deadline: Friday, July 8. Info/ registration: townoffarragut.org/register; in person at Town Hall; 218-3375.

TUESDAY, JULY 12 “Mapping Your Way Through the Caregiver Journey” class, 5:30 p.m., Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Free presentation by Rebekah Wilson with Choices in Senior Care. Registration deadline: Monday, July 11. Info/registration: townoffarragut.org/ register; in person at Town Hall; 218-3375.

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“Advanced iPad/iPhone Basics for Seniors” class, 1-3 p.m., Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors. Cost: “It’s Concert Time in Townsend”: Early Morning $45. Registration/payment deadline: Monday, July 11. String Dusters, 7 p.m., Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Info/registration: townoffarragut.org/register; in person at Town Hall; 218-3375. Center, Highway 73, Townsend. Presented by Boyd’s Jig

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cross currents Lynn Pitts, lpitts48@yahoo.com

The woman who lost a coin “Or what woman having 10 silver coins, if she loses one, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? When she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.’� (Luke 15:8-9 NRSV)

JustLead director Alec Ross (orange shirt) leads a balloon-tossing game with kids and volunteers.

Photos by Kelly Norrell

Hillcrest UMC, Emerald Youth launch vibrant JustLead group By Kelly Norrell Hillcrest United Methodist Church was about to bust at the seams recently. Its new Emerald Youth Foundation JustLead program hosted a Friday night lockin, and 20 neighborhood kids showed up. “We were a little overwhelmed,� admitted youth leader Tracy Garrison. “We’re getting a lot of new faces. A lot of them haven’t been a part of anything like this before.� The event was a roaring success. To Pastor Richard Richter, things are right on track. “To be a positive influence in the neighborhood, we believe the way to start is with the kids. Our job is to be God’s hands and feet.� Echoing that are church members like Kris Dozier, who arrived on a recent Wednesday night with six pizzas, JustLead director Alec Ross, who leads games and Bible lessons, girls’ small group leader Vicky Martin, and boys’ small group leader Philip Wright. This South Haven church, formed in the early 1950s by the merger of two

Alec Ross leads a Bible lesson at a Wednesday evening JustLead event at Hillcrest UMC. congregations, is transforming the neighborhood. Spurred on by the designation of Dogwood Elementary as a Community School, and by constant evidence of the needs of nearby children and teens, its members have wrestled with the best ways of ministering to youth. “This is an underserved neighborhood. Children need things to do outside of school. I think a lot of kids are looking for a positive influence,� Richter said. He described two young boys who had lost their father. “Their mom was struggling. I’d see them alone. They would literally be on their own out walking at midnight.� One day, Richter walked into the front door of Emerald Youth Foundation, a nonprofit, faith-based ministry located on North

MILESTONE Maryville College names spring graduates, honorees and dean’s list Maryville College has announced graduates, students named to the dean’s list and students receiving academic awards for the spring semester. South area graduates include: Jacqueline Fowler, Melanie Mullins and Elizabeth Smith. Students named to the dean’s list include: Isabella Crockett, Jason Farmer, Jacqueline Fowler, Jessica McMahan, Melanie Mull-

ins, Ryan Rumler, Elizabeth Smith and Katie Stephens. Erika Hipsky received the Ruth Lloyd Kramer Memorial Award. Hipsky, a 2013 graduate of Heritage High School, is the daughter of Michelle Oglesby of Maryville. Melanie Mullins received the Glenn Hewitt Award in Ethics for outstanding work in Ethics 490: Philosophical and Theological Foundations of Ethical Thought.

Central St. Formed in 1991, Emerald Youth now serves more than 2,000 urban Knoxville youth through programs in faith, academic help and sports. Richter announced to Kent Stanger, JustLead network director, and Kevin DuBose, Christian community development director, “I really think you should be working in South Knoxville.� “Funny you should mention it,� DuBose said. He and Stanger explained that EYF was looking for a neighborhood ministry site in South Knoxville. In early spring of 2016, the church began the first South Knoxville JustLead program with about four kids. Church volunteers began hosting a Wednesday evening supper with activities and Sunday morning church school. The dedicated volunteers staffed it, cooked meals, led Sunday school and Wednesday night small groups, played games with kids – and slept on hard floors during lock-ins.

Today Hillcrest JustLead has about 15 kids from elementary age through high school. Kids are invited using strategies such as “Pops in the Park,� a cooler of popsicles and invitation cards that church members give out in nearby parks on summer evenings. The church gets help from EYF: leadership training, staff and volunteer background checks and curriculum. Kids also can attend EYF camps and network fun days. “Hillcrest United Methodist is already doing great work, and we feel that JustLead will only add to what they are doing,� DuBose said. Info: 1615 Price Ave, humcknox.com or 865-5770737.

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Every woman on the planet can identify with the woman in Jesus’ parable. We have all lost an earring, a recipe or a favorite book. I recently took off a favorite bracelet that Lewis had given me, and put it in a safe place. Famous last words, right? This happened at Lake Junaluska, at Annual Conference, and I had lots of other things on my mind. Later, when I started looking for it, I was fearful that somehow or other I had dropped it at the lake, and although the kind people there put it on their “lost items� list, along with my contact information, I didn’t hold much hope. I continued searching, looking over and over in the same places, expecting different results. (A foolish tactic, I know, but at least I was doing something.) Then one morning I decided to go through the pockets in my shirts. Eureka! There it was, patiently awaiting its recovery. It is on my wrist now, as I write. In addition to learning a lesson in hope and patience, I learned something about Jesus. It hadn’t occurred to me to think about this young rabbi using this particular illustration to make a point with his listeners. I realized that Jesus knew quite well how women’s hearts and minds work. I wonder if his mother ever lost something in their Nazareth home, and her young son watched (or helped) her search for it!

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â– Listening Hearts, A Gathering of Bereaved Moms, will meet 3 p.m. Saturday, July 2, Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 4110 Central Avenue Pike. All grieving moms are invited. Info: listeningheartsmoms@gmail.com or 679-1351.

■Mount Olive Baptist Church, 2500 Maryville Pike, 6-8:30 p.m. July 10-14. Ages: 3 years old through fifth grade. Theme: “Submerged.� Info/registration: mobcknox.com.

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Free dental sealant clinics in July The Knox County Health Department will offer a free dental sealant clinic each Tuesday and Thursday in July at the InterFaith Health Clinic, 315 Gill Ave. KCHD will provide the dental sealants to individuals between the ages of 6 and

21 years old. Individuals do not have to be an InterFaith patient to receive these services, nor will they become an established InterFaith patient after receiving sealants. Appointments are required. Info/appointments: 865-215-5157.

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â– Joy in Motion: session 1, 9-10:30 a.m. ages 4-5 and 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ages 6-8, Tuesday and Thursday, July 5 and 7, Studio Arts for Dancers, 1234 Rocky Hill Road. Cost: $35. Info/registration: StudioArtsForDancers. net or 539-2475.

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Week of July 3 â– Concord Park golf camp, 9-11 a.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, July 5-6, Concord Park, 10909 S. Northshore Drive. Ages 6-8. Cost: $50. Info/registration: 966-9103. â– Intensive for Intermediate and Advanced dancers, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays, July 5-22, Studio Arts for Dancers, 1234 Rocky Hill Road. For rising Level V-VI. Includes: ballet technique, pointe/variations, modern, jazz, improvisation, composition, musical theatre. Cost: $300. Info/registration: StudioArtsForDancers.net or 539-2475. â– Intensive for the Serious Dancer, 9-11:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, July 5-22, Studio Arts for Dancers, 1234 Rocky Hill Road. For rising Level II-IV. Includes: ballet, modern, improvisation, jazz, stretch for dancers, musical theatre. Cost: $200. Info/registration: StudioArtsForDancers.net or 539-2475.

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Week of July 10 â– Archaeokids: Exploring Ancient Art & Archaeology, 1-4 p.m. July 11-15, McClung Museum, 1327 Circle Park Drive. For ages 9-11 (rising fourth, fifth and sixth graders). Cost: $110/$99 members. Info/registration: mcclungmuseum. utk.edu or 974-2144. â– Cartoon Camp, 9-11:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday, July 11-14, Angela Floyd Schools, 6732 Jubilee Center Way. Ages 2-5. Cost: $125. Info/registration: angelafloydschools.com. â– Concord Park golf camp, 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday-Thursday, July 12-14, Concord Park, 10909 S. Northshore Drive. Ages 9-17. Cost: $100. Info/ registration: 966-9103. â– Ice Princess Camp, 9-11:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday, July 11-14, Angela Floyd Schools, 10845 Kingston Pike. Ages 6 and up. Cost: $125. Info/registration: angelafloydschools. com or 675-9894.

More than 200 student musicians from 10 area counties and just about every grade level gathered at Hardin Valley Academy last week for the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra’s annual Summer String Camp.

Sara Barrett Students age 6-18 performed in small groups based on their instruments and skill levels before assembling on the auditorium stage as part of a larger orchestra. This is West Valley Middle School student Alex Canon’s first year at KSO camp, and he says he was pleasantly surprised. “I liked meeting new people, Canon and I was surprised by the smaller classes,� says Alex. He plays

Kieran Maben, Stephanie Cho and Autumn Larmee take a break from performing during the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra’s annual Summer String Camp at Hardin Valley Academy. Photos by S. Barrett

the viola and doesn’t like it when people confuse it with the violin. This year’s theme, “That’s Entertainment,� opened the way for students to learn

basic acting skills and costume design while sharpening their musical ability by studying the work of composer John Williams. This is the 22nd year for

$6 (regularly $7); family fun pack, $28 (regularly $39), includes two adult adConcert and discounted admission missions, two child admissions and a tickets for the 97th annual Tennessee parking pass; fair fun pack, $32 (reguValley Fair are on sale for a limited larly $47), includes four adult admistime. Guests can save an average of 20 sions and a parking pass. percent by purchasing tickets early. Other specials include: a 3-day Specials include: Adult admission, pass, $20 (regularly $30); all-you$8 (regularly $10); child admission, can-ride wristbands, $14 (regularly

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KSO Summer String Camp, and a record 224 students participated. Of those, 73 attended for the first time. Info: knoxvillesym phony.com

$22), for opening day, Sept. 9, only; wristbands, $16 (regularly $20), Monday-Thursday; or $21 (regularly $25), weekend special. Buy a reserved seat to any headline concert at Homer Hamilton Theatre before Sept. 8 and receive a fair admission for $5. Info: tnvalleyfair. org or 215-1482.

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Story So Far: With the Soccer Season plan. an ordinary day. I looked outside and saw down to the last game, and all previous When I woke the next morning, I have to the sun was shining. I thought, “Good.� For games lost, Captain Ed Sitrow thinks up a admit, I was excited. It wasn’t going to be the first time I wanted a game to happen. I got to breakfast a little early, actually feeling happy. “ To d a y ’s the day,� Dad announced. “Right.� “ To d ay you’ll really win,� chipped in my ma. “Could be.� My father leaned across the table and gave me a friendly tap. “Winning the last game is what matters. Go out with your head high, Ed.� “And my backside up if I lose?� I wanted to know. “Ed,� said my ma, “don’t be so hard on yourself. Your father and I are coming to watch.� “Suit yourselves,� I said, and beat it to the bus. As soon as I got to class, Saltz and I collected the T-shirts. “What are you going to do with them?� the others kept asking. “You picked me as captain, didn’t you?� “Mr. Lester did.� When we got all the shirts, Saltz and I sneaked into the Art Room and did what needed to be done. Putting them into a bag so no one would see, we went back to class. “Just about over,� I said. “I’m almost sorry,� confessed Saltz. “Me too,� I said. “And I can’t figure out why.� “Maybe the team that loses together really stays together.� ! ! “Right. Not one fathead in the whole $

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Summit emphasizes green influence of cities There were two primary themes at the recent U.S.China Climate-Smart/LowCarbon Cities Summit in Beijing, says Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero. The first was that the two super powers will have to work together to affect change. The second was that change will start with cities. Forty Chinese mayors and 20 U.S. mayors attended, including Rogero, who was accompanied by Erin Gill, director of the city’s Office of Sustainability. The U.S. and China are the world’s two largest economies and are the two largest contributors to carbon emissions. Aggressive goals have been set by both countries to reduce emissions, but each is in a different place, Rogero says. The U.S. is already actively cutting emissions, while China’s goals call for emissions to peak before reduction can begin. Some cities plan to peak sooner than the national commitment. At the summit, Rogero made a presentation about Knoxville’s green efforts with DuBuque, Iowa, Mayor Roy D. Buol. She talked about how important it is for cities to measure green-

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house gases, and said cities need to lead by example by reducing energy consumption. Knoxville is already seeing savings from efficiency upgrades to municipal buildings. She also talked about the importance of partnering with the community, as the city did with TVA for Knoxville Extreme Energy Makeover, and Knoxville’s emphasis on green engineering practices. Rogero was impressed by the number of bike facilities in Beijing until she realized that the number of cyclists is decreasing. “What looked good was actually worse.” While China has traditionally relied on bicycles for transportation, it now faces increasing automobile ownership. Driving is restricted through practices like license tag lotteries. In recent decades, the Chinese government has focused on economic growth.

Mayor Madeline Rogero and Erin Gill brief the press about their recent trip to Beijing. Photo by Wendy Smith Now it must address how those efforts have affected the environment, she says. The country has recently begun converting to cleaner manufacturing processes. One of her take-aways from the summit is that people are people. “Once you get to know people on a personal level, you see that you share the same hopes and dreams.” She was particularly delighted to get to know a beekeeper during her stay at a lodge just outside of Beijing. Gill said she struck by the amount of exercise equipment in public parks. It was similar to equipment located next to greenways in

Knoxville, she said. “I loved seeing so many people being active.” There’s no doubt that city leadership can influence citizens to make decisions that positively affect our environment. But it takes money, as well as leadership, to provide the infrastructure for citizens to reduce their personal use of fossil fuels. If energy savings could be converted into more bicycle and pedestrian facilities, Knoxville could truly set an example for the rest of the world. Knoxville has been “put on the map” by the green efforts of Gill and her staff, Rogero said.

Gerdau golf winners Matt Woodward, Todd Wakefield, Allen Osborne and Don Kidd comprised the first-place team at steel recycler Gerdau’s annual benefit golf tournament at Ruggles Ferry Golf Club. The tournament raised $2,000 for amyloidosis research at the UT Graduate School of Medicine. The rare and devastating disease took the life of former Gerdau Knoxville vice president and general manager Arlan Piepho at age 63.

Lower premiums for Rural/Metro customers By Wendy Smith The Public Protection Class (PPC) for the portion of Knox County within the Rural/Metro service area has changed from five to three, which will result in an approximate 35 percent reduction in insurance premiums, according to Rural/ Metro Fire Chief Jerry Harnish. The change is effective Aug. 1. He explained the change to the Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen last week. The PPC is the numerical rating assigned to each community by the Insurance Services Office (ISO), which prepares and develops information that the insurance industry uses to set rates. The ISO evaluates emergency communications systems and dispatching, the fire department and the public water supply.

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PPC ratings range from one, which is the best, to 10, which means unprotected. Only about eight percent of communities surveyed by ISO have a PPC of three or better. A sample annual premi-

um for a 25-year-old house with a $200,000 value and a PPC of five is $1,136. With a PPC of three, the annual premium drops to $774. Knox County had a PPC of nine in 1978. In 1995, it dropped to four. It went

up to five in 2012 when all water districts began being graded together. The new Choto fire station affected the rating because it added fire engines and reduced response times, said Harnish.

Surgeon General visits UT U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy (far right) leads a panel discussion on the opioid abuse epidemic for approximately 350 health care providers at UT Medical Center. Joining Murthy on the panel are (from left): Dr. John E. Blake III, president of the Tennessee Pain Society; Dr. Mitchell L. Mutter, medical director of special projects for the Tennessee Department of Health; and Maegan Martin, executive director, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners.

Parkwest Medical Center has received designation as a NICHE hospital. The Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders designation Lynn Cagle indicates a hospital’s commitment to elder care. “The NICHE designation shows our dedication to providing patient-centered care for older adult patients,” says Lynn Cagle, BSN, MBA, CENP, vice president and chief nursing officer at Parkwest. “Through our participation in the NICHE program we are able to offer evidencebased, interdisciplinary approaches that promote better outcomes, positive experiences and improved care

for older adults. This leads to greater satisfaction rates for patients, their families and staff.” “Parkwest Medical Center shows a tremendous commitment to meet the most critical challenge of our times – quality care of older adults,” says Holly Brown, MSN, GNP-BC, NICHE program director. NICHE is an international program designed to help health care organizations improve the care of older adults. Based at NYU College of Nursing, NICHE consists of over 680 healthcare organizations in the U.S., Canada, Bermuda, Singapore and Australia. Three other Covenant Health facilities also carry the NICHE designation: Fort Sanders Regional, Fort Loudoun and LeConte Medical Centers. Info: Treated Well.com or 865-374-PARK.

New rules for downtown parking The city of Knoxville is installing 1,000 new parking meters, raising rates for downtown parking and increasing enforcement, effective July 1. The goal is to create more turnover of parking spaces in high-demand areas. ■ New meters will be installed downtown, including Gay Street. ■ The meters will be in effect Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Gay Street and around Market Square, and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. elsewhere. ■ Long-term meter rates will be 30 cents an hour, with a 10-hour limit. ■ City-owned garages will continue to be free

on weekends and after 6 p.m. on weekdays, and will charge $1 an hour on weekdays. Monthly parking rates at city-owned garages will increase by $5 a month. ■ Monthly parking for weekday commuters at the Civic Coliseum garage will decrease to $15 a month with new trolley routes providing free service from the Coliseum garage every 7 to 8 minutes on weekdays. The garage is a 5-minute walk from Gay Street. The 1,022 solar-powered parking meters will accept credit cards or change, and will include sensors that will enable city engineers to track actual usage of street parking spaces.

Madison Wright joins The Pointe at Lifespring Madison Wright has joined The Pointe at Lifespring as the sales and marketing assistant. Located in Northeast Knoxville, the new assisted living and memory care community is expected to be ready for occupancy in November 2016. Wright graduated from Carson Newman University with a bachelor’s degree in communications with an emphasis in public relations. She lives and worships in Corryton and enjoys traveling, reading Wright and spending time with friends and family. The Pointe at Lifespring leasing office is off-site at 3016 S. Mall Road, and is open Monday through Friday 9-5 and on weekends by appointment. Info: 865-687-5353

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