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Hit the links for SDHS sports The annual South-Doyle High School Golf Tournament will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 15, at Lambert Acres Golf Course. The tourney benefits the football, basketball and soccer programs at SDHS. Lunch will be served at noon. There will be door prizes. Hole sponsorship is $100 and includes one player in the tournament. Individual player cost is $75 and includes the round of golf, lunch, a goody bag and prizes awarded to the first-, secondand third-place teams. There will also be awards for longest drive and closest to pin. Info/registration: Clark Duncan, clark.duncan@ knoxschools.org or 865-3105458.

Free dental sealant clinics 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. 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: 215-5157.

SOUP boils over Sometimes, the home-court advantage is just plain unstoppable. That was the case at last week’s Knoxville SOUP, the quarterly micro-funding dinner presented by the South Knoxville Alliance. The winner of the event won on the literal home court: the gym at the South Knoxville Community Center.

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ponder careers at Science Camp By Kelly Norrell Powell Middle School student Kyle Lawson wants to build robots. And after attending the two-week Urban Alliance Science Camp, where he toured Norris Dam and watched electricity being made, he now wants to build a robot that could work in a dam. Vine Middle School student Jazzy McNabb loves having fun. Urban Alliance Science Camp showed her that science is fun, too. “I liked that we went canoeing at Ijams – that I got splashed a lot and learned to kayak.� She added that it was “a little scary,� but she wants to do it again. About 40 rising sixth- and seventh-graders got an up-close look at science and science-related careers at the second annual two-week, field-based Science Camp June 20-

Jonathan Cruz kayaks at Ijams Nature Center’s Mead’s Quarry with the Royal Explorers Science Camp. Photos submitted

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Council approves Pavlis ordinance on loan companies By Betsy Pickle SoKno – and the rest of Knoxville – is one step closer to prohibiting the clustering of “alternative financial services.� City Council passed, on first reading, an ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code to identify the zoning districts in which alternative financial services are permitted and establish standards for their location. It would require that AFS companies be at least 1,000 feet from each other and 1,000 feet from any residential neighborhood. Council member Nick Pavlis, who represents South Knoxville, sponsored the ordinance after numerous constituents contacted him about their concern over the cluster of such businesses on Chapman Highway. Often described as “predatory,� they make loans or extend credit to people who can’t get approved by tra-

ditional banks, but they usually charge exorbitant interest rates that make the loans nearly impossible to pay off. They can include “check-cashing outlets, money transmitters, car title lenders, payday loan stores, pawnshops and rent-toown stores,� according to the Metropolitan Planning Commission. SoKno has seen a proliferation of such businesses along Chapman recently, and many neighborhood groups have expressed concern about the message this sends to visitors about the health of the South Knoxville economy. City Council requested in December 2014 that the MPC consider and make a recommendation about zoning limitations for AFS businesses. In mapping them, MPC noted that clusters of the businesses exist along Clinton Highway, Broadway, Chapman Highway, Magnolia Avenue and

Kingston Pike, with the highest number around the intersection of Clinton Highway and Merchant Drive. Pavlis had encouraged constituents to attend last week’s council meeting to show support for the ordinance and to make their feelings known. Several South Knoxvillians were in the audience, though perhaps not the number neighborhood leaders had expected. Terry Caruthers and Jim Brady, both of Colonial Village, had signed up to speak but almost didn’t get a chance. Mayor Madeline Rogero, trying to run the meeting efficiently, had already received a unanimous vote in favor and moved on before at-large member George Wallace asked to reconsider because he hadn’t noticed what the ordinance was. Wallace said he has concerns, based on input from city Law Director Charles Swanson, that the

city will be sued if it tries to impose restrictions. The atmosphere in the Large Assembly Room at the City County Building got a bit testy as council members debated the action. When the floor was opened for comments, Caruthers pointed out that other cities have imposed similar regulations. Brady said that with Chapman Highway being the main corridor from the Great Smoky Mountains into downtown Knoxville, AFS companies present a negative image of South Knoxville and the city as a whole. Pavlis said that the clustering of AFS entities was disheartening to South Knoxvillians, who had fought to recover from the long closure of the Henley Bridge and its financial effects. Council voted again, and Wallace changed his vote, but the result was the same. The ordinance will have a second reading on July 19.

Ron Williams, acclaimed artist, dies Family struggles to pay for funeral By Betty Bean Artist Ron Williams, whose sweeping mountain landscapes grace the walls of fine homes and galleries across America and abroad, died June 24 at Parkwest Medical Center of congestive heart failure. Two weeks later, his sister Elaine Ron Williams was struggling to at age 14 pay for his funeral. Part of the problem was that Williams was painfully shy and struggled with mental illness for most of his adult life. Artist Eric Sublett, a former gallery owner, said Williams, for all his talent, couldn’t deal with the business of art. “His main style was that of the Hudson River School, but he

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Shedding weight and worry “My blood sugar this morning was 116, and it used to be 200 in the mornings,” says Jim Johnson, 67, Knoxville. “I’m on no diabetes medication whatsoever, no insulin and no pills, I’m not on any cholesterol medication, my blood pressure is 110 over 68 with a resting pulse rate of 65, and I’ve been off the CPAP for six months.” Johnson is enthusiastic about sharing how much his life has changed since undergoing gastric bypass surgery at Fort Sanders Center for Bariatric Surgery last year. He’s happy with the results, but also amazed that he spent so many years of his life not realizing how much his extra weight was holding him back. His only regret is that he didn’t do it sooner. Johnson once carried 244 pounds on a body that is five feet and three inches tall. That’s a lot of weight for a man of his stature, but he says he couldn’t tell the extra pounds were slowing him down, so the weight never bothered him. “I’ve always had a high motor,” Johnson jokes. As an energetic person with a successful career, a family to care for, and many other responsibilities in his community, Johnson never felt like his life was lacking anything. But as he began to age, the weight started to take a toll. Diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, and GERD began to tip the scales toward a life that was Jim Johnson before and after losing nearly 80 not quite so satisfying by the time pounds thanks to gastric bypass surgery at he reached his 60s. Fort Sanders Regional. He had managed his health with periodic exercise and diet changes over the years, but when a long, hard look at where his life but with a wife he loved, children, troubled him. He decided to pursue and grandchildren he adored, the a weight loss procedure, and after his diabetes medication stopped was headed. Johnson wasn’t afraid of death, prospect of life ending too soon crossing a few hurdles and finding working effectively, Johnson took

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a time when he could put his hectic life on pause, gastric bypass surgery was performed by Mark Colquitt, MD in June of 2015 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. “I’ll say this, I don’t think I’ve ever been treated better in a hospital or by healthcare providers,” Johnson says of the team involved in his weight loss surgery. Exercising regularly and paying careful attention to the doctor’s instructions on diet, the scales of his life began to tip back in his favor. “On surgery day I weighed 218, and at my six-month checkup I was down to 146,” Johnson says. “I had lost 78 pounds, and I was within six pounds of my goal weight.” His life has improved in ways he never imagined. Before losing the weight, Johnson says he couldn’t bend over to tie his shoes, and what he thought was a high energy level before gastric bypass surgery is nothing compared to the powerhouse he feels like now. “The stamina and energy I have is just incredible,” Johnson says. “I would recommend gastric bypass surgery to anybody.” Johnson emphasizes that weight loss surgery is not an easy way out. It takes discipline and dedication. The procedures offered by Dr. Colquitt are simply meant as a tool to help patients be proactive about having a better quality of life. “It’s like if you go to the garage to work on your car,” Johnson explains. “You have to have the right tool, and they gave me the tool I needed.” Johnson advises anyone whose life is restricted by weight to talk to Dr. Colquitt about bariatric procedures. “I would do it again in a heartbeat,” he says.

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July 1. Called “Royal Explorers� and sponsored jointly by Johnson University’s Urban Alliance and the nonprofit Emerald Youth Foundation, the camp performs two important functions. First, Science Camp immerses youngsters from urban Knoxville’s economically disadvantaged neighborhoods in science activities at an age when they are at high risk of losing their interest in science. And second, it exposes them to a range of science careers such as engineering, robotics, research and agriculture. “It gave us an idea of what we could do in the future,� said Kyle. Urban Alliance director Kenny Woodhull said that the students participated in daily science experiments and local field trips. In addition to Norris Dam, field trip sites included Ijams Nature Center, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Kyker Farms and the University of Tennessee, and sites where they

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en care of. When Burchett learned that Williams was a U.S. Navy veteran, he assigned his veterans’ services officer to the case and made some phone calls. Members of the Fulton High School Alumni Association got involved, and by the end of the day, the funeral was scheduled. Elaine Williams, who had spent several hot summer days on foot, knocking on doors and asking for help, was relieved when a graveside service was set for Tuesday, July 12. Those attending met at East Ten-

SOUP boils over with success By Betsy Pickle Sometimes, the homecourt advantage is just plain unstoppable. That was the case at last week’s Knoxville SOUP, the quarterly micro-funding dinner presented by the South Knoxville Alliance. The winner of the event won on the literal home court: the gym at the South Knoxville Community Center. The center’s director, Debbie Beeler, went up against three other community-minded projects to make a case for funding a new treadmill for the center. The current one is “on its last legs,� she explained, and there is no money in her budget for a new one. Beeler had plenty of support. About three dozen center regulars, mostly seniors, attended SOUP, giving her a large voting bloc. As if that weren’t enough, during the raffle, while votes were still being counted, the power went out for a couple of minutes, resulting in a blackout that could have been seen as a sign that the center had been anointed from above. The sixth time out for SOUP, which has yet to use the same venue twice, hit a couple of milestones. It had the highest attendance – 142 – and the largest pot for the winner, with $709 collected at the door.

South Knoxville native and resident Alan Williams, an anchor at W V LTTV, served o n c e again as master of ceremonies. Among Alan Williams the volunteers were half a dozen from the Great Schools Partnership, lured to participate by Susan Martin, site coordinator at the South Knoxville Elementary Community School. One of the competing projects, Marketing Project for Marble Springs Farmers’ Market, was a returnee. Marble Springs executive director Anna Chappelle explained that the 6-year-old market needs more visibility to achieve fully its mission of education and community service. She sought funds to purchase advertising and banners to be located on Chapman and Alcoa highways. The state funds Marble Springs, 1220 Gov. John Sevier Highway, only partially, and the rest of its funding comes from donations. Info: www.marblesprings.net Geri Mulligan of Tennessee Immigrant Empowerment Solutions Inc.

made a pitch for A Gathering of Knoxville’s Patriots, a celebration planned for Sept. 11 for the 350 graduates of the TIES citizenship test preparation classes, the volunteer teachers and the community. Mulligan said that the foreign-born population of Tennessee grew 102 percent between 2000 and 2014, and helping immigrants become citizens is the best way to promote their acclimation to U.S. culture. Info: www.tiesknoxville.org A Community Playground Update at South Knoxville Church of God, 5623 Magazine Road, was the fourth project. The presenter was unable to attend, but the pitch was to update the playground to make it accessible for disabled children and toddlers. The playground is open to the community yearround. Info: skcog.com After the presentations, attendees dined on soups, salads, chorizo mac and

could learn about Knoxville Utilities Board. Activities included building a food web and tracking what happens to water from the time it leaves a household drain until it comes back to the house. At Kyker Farms, where they studied agriculture and food sources, students got to pet a newborn calf. In a classroom experiment, teams of students performed tests on unidentified samples of water such as tap water, waste water and river water to discover the source. They used measurements such as the pH level, hardness and clarity of the water. “I think the camp went very well. We were able to engage their interest and imaginations regarding science in a formative period in their lives,� Woodhull said. Urban Alliance is an initiative of Johnson University that partners with organizations in urban Knoxville to aid future community leaders through educational experiences.

cheese, barbecued chicken, chicken salad sandwiches, cornbread, cobblers and cookies. A raffle held before the announcement of the winner yielded such treasures as a gas grill, a child’s bicycle, artwork and several gift certificates. The next Knoxville SOUP will be held Oct. 7; the location is TBA. Info: knoxvillesoup.org and Knoxville SOUP on Facebook.

From page 1 nessee Veterans Cemetery on John Sevier Highway for a graveside service with full military honors conducted by the East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard. She hopes people will remember her brother for his caring heart as well as for his great talent. “Ron had faith. He’d given his life to the Lord and even as sick as he was, he was always concerned for others.� To see a sampling of Ron Williams’ work, go to https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=YpBYF7w7oHU.

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ESPN explains Tennessee schedule Amazing what you can ticeably more difficult in learn from ESPN. October than on either end. This “lopsided� factoid was presented as monumental news, level 8, up there with the discovery of Marvin another planet or the recall of mayonnaise. West Oh my, the schedule might knock the Vols out of a national championOne of the great net- ship. That part is accurate. work’s analytical geniuses, Odds are it will. That’s what known for comprehensive schedules do. research, told us the TenSeptember is Appalanessee football schedule is chian State on a school unbalanced. The descrip- holiday, Virginia Tech in tive word was “lopsided,� the spectacular-to-be Batwhich is close to correct. tle at Bristol, Ohio U. (not The schedule appears more to be confused with Ohio like my physique, bulging in State) and the really big one the middle. against Florida. The Vol challenge is noOctober is when the boys

become men – at Georgia, at Texas A&M, home against Alabama. Even the open date is potentially threatening. If the Vols lose again to the Tide, a hangover is almost sure to follow. If the Vols win, it might take more than a couple of weeks to return to Earth. That sets up a tricky trip to South Carolina. Strange that ESPN and the world are just now noticing that Tennessee Novembers are rigged. For generations, UT teams have generally improved as they went along. November was a dependable time to enhance the season record. For coaches above the borderline, it was time to milk the cash cow, negotiate contract

extensions, gain significant raises and qualify for bowl bonuses. Indeed, there have been several Novembers to remember. Thirty-seven times since the Southeastern Conference was organized, Tennessee has won all its November league games. That was possible because the “Third Saturday� was in October. In November, in times past, there was unbelievable domination of Kentucky and Vanderbilt – 26 in a row over the Wildcats, 22 consecutive against the Commodores. If you want to dig deeper, UK defeated UT four times in 46 years. Vandy won four in 50. This

does skew late-season worksheets. Beginning at the SEC beginning, in 1933, Robert R. Neyland went 31-5 against league foes in November. Bowden Wyatt was only 10-10. For that and other reasons, he was asked to go away. Doug Dickey got off to a slow start but ended up with 12 victories in 19 SEC November games. Bill Battle finished poorly but was 15-5 in his seven Novembers. John Majors’ Vols went 40-12 against conference opponents in November. He had an eight-year run where he didn’t lose late. Phillip Fulmer was the best of the bunch, 41-5.

Northeast survey reveals desires, needs The online survey of business availability in Northeast Knoxville is entering its final week. Your voice is important and we want to hear from you. Please invest five minutes to complete the survey monkey questionnaire – there are just 9 questions – so we will have a decent database to help launch a successful Economic Summit for the northeast quadrant this fall. The Chamber and Leadership Knoxville have said they will join us in that effort. So will the four BPAs active in our area. Sneak Preview: Here is how things are looking based on the first 100 respondents’ opinions we have received. Over 60 percent of you say you shop mainly at the East Towne business district and along the Broadway corridor. Less than 35 percent identify West Town and Turkey Creek as their

is needed out here. Where are the developers and entrepreneurs? Opportunities abound for restaurants and bakeries to higher quality clothing stores, especially for women – you know the majority who really control the purse strings in America – and other retail. More and better restaurants were specifically identified as a need. Personally, I end up braving west traffic occasionally to visit a Bravo Italian or Carrabas or Hard Knox pizza, just to sample some varied flavors. Meanwhile, locals stand in line on the weekends to get into Aubreys, Puleo’s or a nearby steak house. The Habaneros brothers have recently added a second restaurant just to handle the daily flow. Chefs, where are you? Bistro yourself out here. Many of the respondents identified greater health care as a need they would

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main choice. That’s not surprising. We live in the East or Northeast part of the city and would rather shop and support businesses in our own backyard. If our survey could reach folks from the outlying areas in Knox County, as well as Grainger, Union, Campbell and Jefferson counties, not to mention South Knoxville, I bet that north-and-east local business numbers would be even higher. Who needs the traffic and hassles of the west side if you can find what you need out here? Over 65 percent of the survey respondents thus far assert that more retail

like to see fulfilled. That varies from walk-in clinics and women’s-care or childcare centers to a full service hospital. We have been shortchanged ever since St. Mary’s (now Tennova) decided to chase the fatter insurance policies out west. Countless people have identified the old (caring) St. Mary’s as the place where they or their children were born or a loved one had surgery and attentive post-op care. The days of the good Sister hauling in one of Peyton’s passes have waned. Other respondents cite the need for greater care facilities to treat Alzheimer’s or dementia-related illnesses. They say UT services in that regard are backlogged and thus hard to access. Without attempting more than this short survey glimpse right now, I will say that some respon-

dents want to see more pedestrian-friendly roads, a cleaner and better run mall (wake up Simon and your salvage holding company W.P.Glimcher!), as well as more family-run local businesses. Perhaps the Magnolia corridor revamp will jumpstart the effort there. The city engineers need to make upper Broadway easier to traverse by car and on foot, and so on. Meantime, please log on to your computer and take the survey. You can spare five minutes. The internet link is: surveymonkey. com/r/KCMR9X9. You can also reach it from my Facebook page. We’ll close that survey portal next week. Act now. Don’t just sit on your hands. Let’s take charge of our future. Let the Summit begin! Nick Della Volpe is a lawyer who represents District 4 on the Knoxville City Council. Reach him at ndellavolpe@ gmail.com

All the above lost credit for one or more victories over Vanderbilt because the games were in December. As bad as was Derek Dooley’s coaching, his November record against SEC opponents was 8-4. Butch Jones is 8-4. The easy part of the typical Tennessee schedule is not easy. The Vols are often at a psychological disadvantage. Going back to Neyland, Kentucky and Vandy would hide behind their disappointments and wait in ambush, hoping to disrupt or spoil the Orange season. So it remains, forever and ever, amen. Marvin West welcomes reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com

GOSSIP AND LIES ■Steve Hall does not have my endorsement in District 18, even though he apparently sent out a mailer implying that. ■James Corcoran would be my choice if I voted in District 18, which I do not. ■And it speaks to the quality of candidates in that race that the only one I’ve not yet met is James Corcoran. ■Hey, Amy Brace! I met the new principal at Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy last week and she got my attention. Brace looked at her community school volunteers and said, “We don’t want anyone to come here with pity.� ■“Our kids are as smart as any others, and if some started in a hole, then we just have to work harder to pull them up.� ■Susan Espiritu is handing over her staff and students to a hard-nosed leader. And we’re going to have some fun this year!

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Horn or Pelot in District 5? If the 5th District school board runoff had been held last fall, the debate would have started (and pretty much ended) with the question, “James McIntyre: for him or against him?” The controversial former superintendent changed the conversation when he announced in December that he was stepping down from his $228K (plus perks) job. But underlying issues still remain. Both Susan Horn and Buddy Pelot have relatives who have served in public office – state Rep. Jason Zachary is married to Horn’s Susan Horn cousin, and former City Council member Barbara Pelot is Buddy Pelot’s mother – but the candidates say that family ties have little to do with their reasons for running. Horn finished Buddy Pelot first in the three-way March primary with 4,364 votes, or 44.86 percent, narrowly missing the 50 percent plus one needed to avoid a runoff. Pelot got 2,932 votes, or 30.14 percent, nosing out third-place finisher Lori Ann Boudreaux, who had 2,431 votes for 24.99 percent. A longtime PTA stalwart and school volunteer, Horn is doing lots of door knocking and enjoys the support of PACE, the political action committee of the Knox County Education Association, and SPEAK, an organized group of teachers and parents who banded together to oppose corporate education reform and the high-stakes testing that accompanied it. Susan and Brad Horn have two daughters who attended Knox County schools. She said that working in her children’s schools got her interested in running for school board. “I’ve worked alongside teachers on the parents’ side for a long time, and I’ve seen some of the consequences of state reforms – how they’ve changed the overall atmosphere and environment in our schools over the past few years. That’s what led me to want to run.”

Honoring school security officers of the year are: Security Chief Gus Paidousis, school board chair Doug Harris, Officer Frank Humphrey, Officer J. Gibson and interim superintendent Buzz Thomas.

School security officers honored Security Chief Gus Paidousis and interim Superintendent Buzz Thomas recognized two school security officers for outstanding service during the Board of Education meeting last week. Officers Frank Humphrey and J. Gibson were selected as officers of the year from more than 100 officers. Paidousis said 10 recruits are in the middle of a fiveweek training regimen and will graduate at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 28, at Fulton High School. Also, Knox County Board of Education has approved: North: Refinishing the

proposal with ThinkCERCA for student licenses and a professional development package for Mooreland Sandra Heights Elementary School Clark at a cost of $4,000; An agreement with Knox County and the city of Knoxville for a common gym floor at Powell High wall between the Sarah School for $17,196.00 using Simpson Professional Defunds athletics and general velopment Center and the school funds; plans to start old South High School propa blended algebra and math erty, pending law director’s I program at Gibbs, Central final approval; and Fulton high schools; Reinstitution of a lease Fulton High to upgrade agreement with Commuweight room with Lift Life nity Action Committee for Foundation grant not to ex- use of the old Anderson ceed $150,000. Elementary School facility South: A partnership for purpose of a Headstart

pre-school through June 30, 2035. Mooreland Heights Elementary to receive a Focus Schools grant for $59,809 to support gap closure for this Title I focus school. East: An agreement with Pellissippi State Community College for the academic plan of the Career Magnet Academy through August 2017; also amended lease agreement for additional space for CMA; Chilhowee Elementary to receive a Focus Schools Grant for $81,884 to support gap closure for this Title I focus school for 2016-17 school year.

Ex-senator Brock won’t attend GOP convention The East Tennessee Development District, along with the East Tennessee Human Resource Agency, celebrates 50 years at an awards banquet at the Museum of Appalachia in Norris on July 14. This agency has assisted many disadvantaged persons in the mid-east Tennessee area. ■ Former U.S. Sen. Bill Brock, who lives in Annapolis, Md., is a former Republican National Committee chair, but he will not attend the Republican National Convention for the first time in over three decades. His son Oscar Brock was recently elected GOP National Committee member from Tennessee and is an alternate delegate. The senior Brock continues to be active for the GOP at other levels and is hosting a fund raiser for Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan in a few weeks. This writer is a delegate for Marco Rubio to the GOP convention and this week is serving on the platform committee in Cleveland, Ohio. ■ In December 2017, five members of City Council rotate off due to term limits. They are Nick Della Volpe, Brenda Palmer, Nick Pavlis, Duane Grieve and Daniel Brown. People are already starting to look at running for these five seats. One of the most active is Lauren Rider, who lives

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in Old North Knoxville on East Scott Avenue and is eyeing the Della Volpe seat. A few weeks ago, I had lunch with her at Savelli’s on Sutherland and left impressed by her commitment and knowledge as well her dedication to service. Rider, 41, is married to neurologist Dr. Steven Rider, and they have two boys, Hagen, 7, and Finley, 8, who will be in Beaumont Magnet school this fall. She has lived in Knoxville since 2005 and works as the librarian at the Division Street campus of Pellissippi State. She met her husband at Indiana University Medical School, and she got her graduate degree in library science from the same university. She received her undergraduate degree in exercise science from Georgia State. In the 11 years she has lived here, she has been very active as president of Old North Knoxville from 2010 to 2014, as co-chair of the Broadway Corridor Task Force, on the Knoxville Neighborhoods Advisory Council for two terms, member of the Knox County Library Advisory Board and on the Knoxville public

property naming committee. She is a strong historic preservationist and received the 2011 Knox Heritage Ronald Childress Preservationist Award. Her other issues include greenways, infrastructure improvement and sidewalks. ■ The House race in West Knox County for the District 18 seat now held by state Rep. Martin Daniel is becoming more heated as early voting beings this Friday. A debate was held last night between Daniel, James Corcoran, Steve Hall and Bryan Dodson. Hall has sent out two attack pieces on Daniel, and Daniel has responded with mailers reminding voters that Hall, along with then-Sen. Stacey Campfield, tried to sell Lakeshore Park. Daniel accuses Hall of wanting to increase his current state pension by 50 percent through one more term in the House. Hall also draws a city pension from his council service. Hall for four years was almost invisible, but he has started early in attacking Daniel. Daniel is reminding voters why they retired Hall two years ago. Also in the contest is Corcoran, who has impressed many observers with his calm, articulate approach. He is hindered by not having the campaign funds which the others have.

■ Ron Williams, Knoxville landscape artist, died June 24 at 69. While his death was not widely reported, his works represent the Hudson River stylized artist approach. They are in many homes across Knox County as well as our convention center. A talented and vigorous artist, he will be deeply missed. ■ Mayor Rogero deserves compliments for insisting reforms in the KPD moonlighting policy go forward and no retribution occur against the officers who raised the issue. ■ Thanks to poor management decisions by UT athletic director Dave Hart and others, UT has paid out over $4 million to settle lawsuits which they said they would vigorously defend when first filed. That assertion was a myth. It seems no one is being held to account for this. Will Hart simply get another pay raise? UT President Joe DiPietro will appoint a commission to review Title IX compliance. It is imperative this commission be totally objective and include persons free to ask questions. The commission must have staff to do the work. UT personnel must be instructed to cooperate and provide access to all documents. The meetings must be open to the public.

Betty Bean Pelot, an attorney whose given name is Reuben Nisbet Pelot IV, is the son of longtime West Knox dentist Reuben “Nib” Pelot (and Barbara, of course). He and his wife Judith have three daughters who have or currently are attending Knox County schools. Both have been actively involved in the PTA, and he decided to run after hearing that incumbent Karen Carson wasn’t going to seek re-election. He has gotten strong support from the city’s business elite, largely mirroring that of District 2 candidate Grant Standefer, who lost to former teacher Jennifer Owen in the primary. Pelot said the similarity between his contributor list and Standefer’s is because they share a common consultant, Gary Drinnen of Targeted Strategies. When asked how he will turn the March numbers around in the August election, he said his campaign will look for the most efficient ways to get the word out. Drinnen is known for massive amounts of direct mail. Pelot said he’s always had a deep interest in education (UT’s Bob Kronick, founder of Knox County Schools’ community schools movement, urged him to pursue a master’s in education rather than go to law school). “I’m not getting into this because I’ve got an agenda. I’m just pursuing excellence in education for all our kids in Knox County,” he said, echoing a McIntyre theme. “I’m an advocate in my career, and there are no attorneys on the board, so I can add something there, rather than just being another voice on the board.”

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Ron Ridenour and J.C. Donahue warm up the crowd at South Knoxville Senior Center’s Opry.

Gracie Bruner sings a country classic. Photos by S. Barrett

Louise McKinney stops by to hear her longtime friend Norine Pickel play guitar.

By Sara Barrett There wasn’t an empty spot in the parking lot last Thursday as folks parked along the curb of Martel Lane and hurried in to find a seat for South Knoxville Senior Center’s Opry. Two dozen musicians and singers were on the roster for the event, which is held at the center at 9 a.m. each Thursday. “Everyone is welcome to participate,� says South Knoxville Al Johnson Senior Center coordinator Janet Word. “Some who stop by play really, really well, and some don’t. But that’s OK. They all have a great time.� Those who perform bring their own instru-

ments, and each song – usually a gospel hymn or country classic – blossoms from a jam session that begins when the previous song ends. Al Johnson has been singing since he was a child but didn’t begin singing publicly until about a year ago. “I love the South Knoxville Opry, and I love country music. I’ve followed it since I was a kid,� says Johnson, who turned 90 on July 12. His favorite song to perform is “Pistol Packin’ Mama.� Gracie Bruner began singing as a way to deal with the death of her husband five years ago. “I went straight from the farm to the music scene,� Bruner says with a smile. Before she walks onstage to sing, she breaks into dance while the guitarists strum an instrumental. “Most of the people out here playing today have

played in groups all their lives,� she continues, after she renders a Tammy Wynette classic. “When I turned 75, I was encouraged to sing with a friend, and now here I am.� The number of musicians grew to the point of a second group performing in another area of the center. Donuts and coffee were served, and the audience was encouraged to sing along. Info: www.knoxcounty.org/seniors/south_knox.php

SENIOR NOTES â– 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 through July 15 for cleaning. SKSC Art Class Art Show reception, 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, July 20; art show on display July 20-27.

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Register for: iPhone/ iPad class, 1-3 p.m. Thursday-Friday, July 14-15. Veterans Services, 9-10 a.m. Thursday, July 21; RSVP to 215-5645.

â– South Knox Community Center 522 Old Maryville Pike 573-3575 Monday-Friday Hours vary

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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: AARP Driver Safety Program, Wednesday-Thursday, July 20-21; info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822. Facebook class, 10 a.m.noon Thursday, July 21; cost: $15. Galaxy/Android phone or tablet class, 10 a.m.-noon TuesdayWednesday, July 19-20; cost: $25. ■Knox County Senior Services City County Building 400 Main St., Suite 615 215-4044 Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. ■City of Knoxville Senior Citizen Programs City County Building Parks and Recreation Department 400 Main St., Room 303 215-4311 knoxvilletn.gov ■CAC Office on Aging 2247 Western Ave. 524-2786 knoxooa@knoxseniors.org

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cross currents Lynn Pitts lpitts48@yahoo.com

A good, true friend Give her a share in the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the city gates. (Proverbs 31: 31) Long years ago when I was in grammar school, I learned that the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament had 31 chapters and that the 31st chapter had 31 verses. So, the teacher explained, since 31 was also the maximum number of days in a month, every person on the planet could claim the verse from that chapter in Proverbs that corresponded with their birthday. I went home that afternoon and looked up Proverbs 31. My birthday is the first day of the month, and so my verse said, by way of introduction, “The words of King Lemuel. An oracle that his mother taught him:� Well, that was pretty disappointing for me! Beginning with the 10th verse, however, the words of King Lemuel are an acrostic poem about the capable wife. It is an ode, really, extolling her virtues, wisdom, industriousness, good business sense, faithfulness to her husband, generosity and happy children. In 1984, when I moved to New Jersey, my new nextdoor neighbor came over to chat. As we exchanged information about ourselves, I told her that I was a musician and what denomination I belonged to, and she immediately told me the church I should visit first. So the next Sunday, we went to the church she had recommended and took our 2-year-old Jordan to the toddlers’ class, where a wise woman said, “You should meet my friend Anne.� I followed her instructions, and the rest is history. Even though John and Anne still live in New Jersey, we are still best friends and visit each other as often as we can. King Lemuel described my Anne to a T!

Urban Alliance director Kenny Woodhull and Future of Hope Institute Director Dametraus Jaggers conduct a planning session with institute interns. From left are Abigail Gibbons, Nicholas Marshall, Woodhull and Jaggers, Crystal Robinson and Miles Woodhull. Photo by Kelly Norrell

Future of Hope helps youth face urban crises with faith, skill By Kelly Norrell For 24 urban Knoxville high school students, pondering the worst aspects of inner-city life will lead to empowerment and college scholarships. And maybe some good solutions for the community, too. The selected students are participants in the Future of Hope Institute, a new program directed by Johnson University’s Urban Alliance and funded by the Lily Endowment. Directed by Kenny Woodhull, Urban Alliance serves as a bridge between JU and urban issues. Dametraus Jaggers is the director of Future of Hope. The participating students attend West, Fulton, AustinEast, Central, Bearden, Hardin Valley, L&N STEM

and Oak Ridge high schools and the Career Magnet Academy. Nominated by churches and youth groups, they were chosen by Future of Hope after interviews and screenings. On July 15, the students will begin an intensive week of immersion in both Bible study and the city’s thorniest problems. JU and its initiatives are rooted in the Christian faith. After a team-building retreat in Gatlinburg July 15-16, the group will meet at the Knoxville Four Points by Sheraton Hotel on White Avenue July 17-21. Participants will spend mornings in Bible study with JU faculty and afternoons with local experts on community problems. Woodhull said the goal

is to see what the biblical story has to say about social justice. “What does the Bible say about transforming violence into peace and transforming economic and educational inequalities into prosperity?� In the afternoons, students will meet with leaders of city government, schools, businesses and nonprofits to discuss the unspeakable: the killings of young people right in their neighborhoods, among other urban crises. “We are going to look at the higher impact of these on people who live in the inner city,� Jaggers said. He cited other urban problems: homelessness, housing for low-income families, hunger, poor access to healthy food and lifestyles, low rates of college

COMMUNITY NOTES ■Colonial Village Neighborhood Association. Info: Terry Caruthers, 579-5702, t_caruthers@hotmail.com. ■Knoxville Chapter of the Tennessee Firearms Association meets 6 p.m. each first Tuesday, Gondolier Italian Restaurant, Chapman Highway, 7644 Mountain Grove Drive. The public is invited. Info: Liston Matthews, 316-6486. ■Knoxville Tri-County Lions Club meets 7 p.m. each second and fourth Monday, Connie’s Kitchen, 10231 Chapman Highway, Seymour. Info: facebook.com/ TriCountyLions/info. ■Lake Forest Neighborhood Association. Info: Molly Gilbert, 209-1820 or mollygilbert@yahoo.com. ■Lindbergh Forest Neighborhood

Association meets 6:30 p.m. each third Wednesday, Graystone Presbyterian Church, 139 Woodlawn Pike. Info: Kelley DeLuca, 660-4728, kelleydeluca@ gmail.com. â– Old Sevier Community Group meets 7 p.m. each third Thursday, South Knoxville Elementary School library, 801 Sevier Ave. Info: Gary E. Deitsch, 573-7355 or garyedeitsch@bellsouth.net. â– South Haven Neighborhood Association meets 10 a.m. each third Saturday, Hillcrest UMC, 1615 Price Ave. Info: Pat Harmon, 5913958. â– South Knox Republican Club meets 7 p.m. each third Thursday, South Knox Optimist Club, 6135 Moore Road. Kevin Teeters, kevinteeters018@gmail.com.

â– South of the River Democrats (9th District) meet 6:30 p.m. each third Monday, South Knoxville Community Center, 522 Maryville Pike. Info: Debbie Helsley, 789-8875, or Brandon Hamilton, 809-3685.

attendance and isolation. He said he wants the students, who live in urban neighborhoods themselves, to have a safe place to talk about their feelings. Afterward, with the guidance of community mentors, the students will form about five groups, each to find a solution to a specific problem. The groups will meet monthly from August until March. “We will push students to think beyond service projects and to change how people deal with challenges,� Jaggers said. He said one good solution might be to launch a community-wide event. In March, there will be a banquet for students to present their solutions. Each student will receive a

$2,000 scholarship for use at any college. Students who enroll at Johnson University will receive an extra $1,000 yearly, making a total award of $6,000. Jaggers said he wants the students to grasp the connection between Christian faith and social justice. “I want them to feel empowered to give

â– South Woodlawn Neighborhood Association. Info: Shelley Conklin, 686-6789. â– South-Doyle Neighborhood Association meets 7 p.m. each first Tuesday, Stock Creek Baptist Church fellowship hall, 8106 Martin Mill Pike. Info: Mark Mugford, 609-9226 or marksidea@aol.com. â– Vestal Community Organization meets 6 p.m. each second Monday, South Knoxville Community Center, 522 Maryville Pike. Info: Katherine Johnson, 566-1198.

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Knoxville Children’s Theatre to present ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical Jr.’ Knoxville Children’s Theatre will present “Legally Blonde: The Musical Jr.,� a version of the hit Broadway musical specially adapted for children and families and based on the popular MGM fi lm. Harvard’s beloved blonde takes the stage by glittery pink storm in “Legally Blonde: The Musical Jr.,� which follows Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. The role of Elle is played by KCT veteran Hannah Sloas, and Warner Huntington III is played by Joseph Coram. “Legally Blonde: The Musical Jr.� will be performed July 15-31 at the Knoxville Children’s Theatre auditorium, 109 E. Churchwell Ave. Performances are 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 1 and 5 p.m. Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $12 and may be purchased in advance at 865-208-3677 or at knoxvillechildrenstheatre. com. The play is directed by

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Paulette (Abigayle DeBusk) tries to convince Elle (Hannah Sloas) to stay in law school in “Legally Blonde: The Musical Jr.� at the Knoxville Children’s Theatre. Photos by Ruth White KCT Academy director Dennis E. Perkins. Paul Jones serves as musical director.

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Day campers at HGTV UT Gardens made new friends this summer – some with two legs, some with more and some that slither on the ground. “Your Wild Front Yard� was one theme for the week as 4- and 5-year-olds played nature-related games and explored the gardens at UT’s Institute of Agriculture. A highlight of the camp, according to HGTV UT Gardens’ education director Derrick Stowell, was a corn snake the students observed eating its lunch. “Research shows getting children outside reduces their stress levels and makes them more environmentally conscious,� says Stowell. “It is good for them to explore the garden on their own, with some supervision.�

Volunteer Elaine Jollay, who usually helps with maintenance and pulling weeds in the flower beds, has spent some time helping with camp this summer and agrees with Stowell. “I think children need to see things and notice things without just walking by,� Owen Oliver and Mia Scrader count tomatoes on plants outsays Jollay. Students were encour- side HGTV UT Gardens’ greenhouse. Photos by S. Barrett aged to watch insects and count blossoms and vegUT Gardens offers many worms, fruits and veggies etables on the plants. Jollay led the campers in nature- different camps for sum- and even chemistry in the themed songs during indoor mer and for all age groups. garden. Info: https://tiny. Themes focus on fossils, utk.edu/gogardencamp. breaks.

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The great idea Guinness Book of Records. Nick eyed the book, feeling perturbed. Clay hadn’t let him touch it yet. Clay even showed him the pictures too quickly, as if a look from Nick’s eyes would smudge the pages. Nick wanted to look at it on his own, take his time to see if there was anything besides the gross stuff Clay had been showing him. When he’d asked, Clay had said, “No way! I don’t want your nose-picking hands on my book!� “Here!� Clay said. “Get a load of these fingernails!� Pretending he didn’t care, Nick stole a glance. The man looked as if he were clutching ribbons he’d ripped off some presents. “That’s not gross. That’s weird. How does he sleep?� Clay shrugged and set the book on his thigh. “How does he scratch when he itches? Search me. But neat stuff, huh?� “I don’t know.� Nick eyed the book. It wouldn’t be hard to grab. “Ever want to be in that book?� — as the world’s worst best friend? he added to himself. Or the stingiest? “Sure. Once I did the most humongous burp in the world.� Nick snorted. “And my belly button whistles when I cough.� He slid his hand toward Clay’s leg, pretending to scratch his own kneecap. “No, really! And yesterday I sneezed twelve times in a row. I bet that’s a record.� Clay’s look dared Nick to disagree. Nick couldn’t stand it any longer. He grabbed and ran. “Hey!� Clay screamed. “Give that back!� “Who’s gonna make me?� Nick shouted. “Your grandmother?� Nick ran around the house, aiming for some lilac bushes where he could hide and take his sweet time looking at the book. He didn’t count on his little sister’s red wagon blocking the way. “E-e-e-iii!� he yelled, jumping. It all happened very fast. He shoved the wagon’s cocked handle away as his right leg shot forward. His smile seemed to lift him higher. “Yeah!� he breathed as he started descending. Then he heard a crash. “Ow!� Clay yelled. Nick couldn’t help looking behind him. The book flew from his hand. He lunged for

it and twisted in the air. The grass reared up like a snapped blanket. Nick landed flat on his back, knocking the wind from him. The book lay beyond his hand. He heard an “Ooof!â€? on his other side and turned to see Clay’s feet thumping the ground near his head. Nick tried to sit but couldn’t. He tried to breathe, but his throat felt like a straw collapsed from sucking too hard. Desperate now, and gasping for breath, Nick struggled once more to sit. Clay moaned as he pulled himself onto his hands and knees and wobbled toward the book. With a tremendous grunt, Nick reared up and threw himself toward the book, blocking Clay. Just as Nick was about to snag the book, Clay grabbed one of his feet. He yanked, pulling Nick backwards. Nick tried kicking, but Clay glommed on to his other foot. Nick felt as helpless as a worm on a wet sidewalk. Nick went limp and groaned. “All I want to do is look at it.â€? A wave of anger washed over him. “You’ve been a real creep about this book. And you know what? It’s not so great. It’s just about lot of losers doing lame things. And they’re mostly adults. A-number-one dolts? Get it?â€? “Oh yeah?â€? Clay said. He tightened his grip on Nick’s feet. “Yeah. How about the man who’s tattooed everywhere except between his toes. Gimme a break! Or the woman who paid six million dollars for a wedding dress. Come on! We could write a more interesting book than that!â€? “More interesting than the fattest model in the world?â€? Nick winced, picturing her. “Definitely. Let go and I’ll give you back your stupid book. Cross my heart ‌â€? Clay let go and they both sat up. Nick reached for the book and, holding it as if it were disgusting, handed it to Clay. Clay checked it for damage. Satisfied, he said, “You know what? You’re right. We should write our own book.â€? Nick nodded. “And make all the records in our book belong to us.â€? Clay grinned. “Hey! That’s a great idea!â€? He stood on shaky legs. “What record should we try for first?â€? (To be continued.)

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KnoxMakers communications director Emilee KnoxMakers creative director Isaac Merkle Sawicki tests out the drill press at the new mak- does electrical work at the soldering station in erspace in South Knoxville. Photos by S. Carey the group’s new South Knoxville facility.

KnoxMakers boosts STEM in SoKno By Shannon Carey

There’s a brand-new place to let your creative juices flow in South Knoxville. KnoxMakers, a nonprofit makerspace, has moved into the first floor of the East Tennessee Technology Access Center off Martin Mill Pike, bringing people from all walks of life access to high-tech tools, creative equipment and classes covering just about everything under the sun. But wait. What’s a makerspace? It’s a community center where people create and collaborate to make things. What things? Anything they can imagine. “I think one of the things that makes this so interesting is that it means different things to different people,” said KnoxMakers creative director Issac Merkle. “For some, it’s access to tools. If you live in an apartment or can’t afford them, you can join the makerspace and use the tools here. There are also those for whom the point is learning opportunities. We have workshops every week, and the ability to cross-train with others is amazing. For others, it’s a social avenue. These are people who would not go to the sports bar. It’s a place to be that’s not home or work.” KnoxMakers has been around for six years. The first makerspace was located in the Tech2020 Industrial Park in Oak Ridge. The move to South Knoxville has allowed the group to more than triple their space, adding a sewing and crafts area and a classroom. It’s also more convenient for UT students and underserved populations. “When I first moved to Knoxville, South Knox was where I landed,” said Merkle. “I always thought it was cool. This is like a homecoming for me. I think it’s awesome to get this stuff into this area of town and hopefully get people around us to come in and use it.” “This stuff” includes several workstations that cover electronics, woodworking, metalworking and crafting. Tools available include a MendelMax 1.5 3-D printer, industrial vacuum chamber, MIG and TIG welders, laser cutter, professional embroidery machine, wood and metal lathes, drill

press, fully-equipped soldering station and more. Recent classes have included stained glass, vacuum forming, Arduino and Raspberry Pi, soldering and home automation. KnoxMakers welcomes newcomers and nonmembers, but members get a key and 24/7 access to the space. The general rate is $50 per month with seniors and students at $20 per month. There is also a $75 sponsorship rate that includes two memberships at a discount. A group of volunteers has spent the last month moving equipment and upgrading the new space, adding air conditioning and ventilation and improving the electrical infrastructure to accommodate welders. KnoxMakers president Doug Laney said he hopes makerspace will “unlock creativity” in the same way that the Internet did. “The Internet did a lot to unlock curiosity,” Laney said. “The space between not knowing something and knowing something is now very small. We have access to the collective knowledge of humanity in our pockets. One thing that this space does is make the space between wanting to make something and making something smaller. “Do-it-together is actually better than do-it-yourself. There are things that we have accomplished collectively that we could not have accomplished individually.” Some KnoxMakers members have gone on to market the inventions they created in the space. Two used 3-D printing to make marketable products and another is set to appear on “Shark Tank” with an exercise machine. “We want to be the nexus for creative and technical and entrepreneurial people in Knoxville,” said Laney. “We want to be the place where they get together and all those creative collisions happen. We place a lot of value on the community we have. The larger and more diverse it is, the better it is.” KnoxMakers is planning an open house event to celebrate the grand opening of their new space. Details will be announced soon. Info: www.knoxmakers.org.

Frank Distefano, owner/ operator of Fleetwood Photo & Digital on Bearden Hill in Knoxville, is looking forward to the fourth weekend of July and the special services his business will offer to East Tennessee’s photography enthusiasts. He and his staff will be hosting a crew from Atlanta’s Peachtree Camera for sensor cleaning at a cost of $40, a service which typically runs around $65. “We’ve used them for probably 20 years,” says Distefano of the company. As another service, “People can bring in lenses and have them calibrated to the camera for $10.” Those who are unable to make it to the event are welcome to drop off their cameras ahead of time in order to take advantage of the savings. A buyer from Used Photo Pro will also be on hand. “Interested in selling your gear?” they ask. “We can give you a competitive quote to make sure you get top dollar for your old camera gear. Come see us at Fleetwood Photo.

Representatives from Peachtree Camera in Atlanta will be at Fleetwood Photo & Digital to provide cleaning and calibration services. “We will have a buyer on site to evaluate your equipment, make an offer and you can walk away with cash in hand!” Distefano says that the company is only interested in cameras and lenses, not photographic equipment and accessories. He’s anticipating not only a commercial event, but a social one. “What usually happens is people get in here and get interested in what they’ve got and some trading goes on!” Fleetwood will also be offering one of its usual services – photo restoration – at a reduced rate. Such work can run to x

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$150 and higher, says Distefano. For the two days, he’ll be providing the service for $45 plus tax. More complex restorations with multiple people will be an additional $7.50 per person in the picture. As always, Distefano strives to bring the best photographic services to every interested individual. “We just try to treat everyone like they’re the only person around,” he says. “There’s nothing more important than the customer who’s standing right in front of you.” The special runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, July 22, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23. Fleetwood Photo & Digital is located at 6504 Kingston Pike in Knoxville. Info: 865-584-4554 or fleetwoodphoto.com

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FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 15-17 “Big River� presented by the WordPlayers, Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay St. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. Suggested for ages 12 and over. Tickets: wordplayers.org, knoxbijou.com and at the door. Info: 539-2490.

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“Fiddler on the Roof� presented by the Oak Ridge Playhouse, Jackson Square, 227 Broadway Ave., Oak Ridge. Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Info: orplayhouse.com or 482-9999.

“Legally Blonde: The Musical, Jr.,� Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Ave. Performances: 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 1 and 5 p.m. Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays. Info: 208-3677, knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com, zack@ childrenstheatreknoxville.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 Brown Bag Lecture: “Andrew Jackson Never Slept Here: The Lamar House from 1817 to Today,� noon-1 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Info: 215-8824. Kids and Family Dance Party, 3 p.m., Howard Pinkston Branch Library, 7732 Martin Mill Pike. Ages 2-10 with an adult. Info: 573-0436. Knoxville Zoomobile, 3 p.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750. Puppet show: “The Princess & the Dragon,� 2 p.m., Farragut Branch Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road. Info: 777-1750.

THURSDAY, JULY 14 “Are Your Shrubs Hiding Your House?,â€? 3:154:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by master gardener John Payne. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892. Chuck and Terri’s Musical Extravaganza, 4 p.m., Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golfclub Road. Info: 588-8813. Heiskell Seniors monthly luncheon, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., The Community Center, 1708 W. Emory Road. Barbecue lunch and speaker provided by Mynatt Funeral Home. Bring a dessert and a friend. Info: Janice White, 548-0326; “Community Centerâ€? on Facebook. A Look at the Weather with Ken Weathers, WATE meteorologist, 10:30 a.m., Karns Branch Library, 7516 Oak Ridge Highway. Info: 470-8663. Knoxville Christian Women’s Connection luncheon: “Let Freedom Ring,â€? 10:45 a.m., Buddy’s Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. Program: Food City’s Demonstrator, Gordon Pillsbury. Guest speaker: Linda McDaniel from Ellenboro, N.C.; topic: “Living at the Day Spa ‌ is that Realistic?â€? Cost: $12. Complimentary child care by reservation only. Info/ reservation: 315-8182 or knoxvillechristianwomen@ gmail.com. Shakespeare on the Square: “The Merry Wives of Windsor,â€? 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@comcast.net.

FRIDAY, JULY 15 Kaleidoscope-making class, noon-3 p.m., Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike. The class is open to adults and children age 9 and older. Cost: $26. Info/registration: bobgrimac@gmail.com or 546-5643. Museum of Education Sock Hop, 7-10 p.m., Sarah Simpson Professional Development Technology Center, 801 Tipton Ave. Features: live music, appearance by Sammy “Barney Fife� Sawyer, silent auction, “prom� photo packages and more. Tickets: $25; available at all Knoxville Teachers Federal Credit Union locations, at the museum and online at http:// bit.ly/1RUAA4J. Info: knoxschools.org/museum. Music in the Round: “A Cowgirl, A Diva and A Shameless Hussy,� 5:30 p.m., Barn Event Center of the Smokies, 7264 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway. A fundraiser benefiting the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center. Tickets: $75. Info/tickets: 448-0044. Shakespeare on the Square: “King Lear,� 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation

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TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY, JULY 19-20 “Samsung Galaxy Phone/Tablet Basics for Seniors� class, 1-3 p.m., Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors. Cost: $45. Registration/payment deadline: Monday, July 18. Info/registration: townoffarragut.org/ register; in person at Town Hall; 218-3375.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 Movie party: “Minions,� 3 p.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, JULY 20-21 AARP Driver Safety class, noon-4 p.m., O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.

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Cades Cove tour with Bill Landry, 9:30 a.m. departure from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend. Cost: $60. Advance reservations required. Info/reservations: 448-8838. Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee. Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org. Saturday Stories and Songs: Georgi Schmitt, 11 a.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750. Saturday Stories and Songs: Sarah Rysewyk, 11 a.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Info: 470-7033. Shakespeare on the Square: “The Merry Wives of Windsor,� 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@comcast.net. “Starting Fall Veggies,� 10:30 a.m.-noon, All Saints Catholic Church Demonstration Gardens, 620 N. Cedar Bluff Road. Presented by Master Gardener Barb O’Neil. Free and open to the public. Info: 215-2340. Yard sale and bake sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Earth Fare parking lot, 140 N. Forest Park Blvd. All proceeds to benefit the Tennessee Children’s Dance Ensemble. Info: http://tcdedance.org/calendar.

SUNDAY, JULY 17 Shakespeare on the Square: “King Lear,� 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@ comcast.net. Southern Avenue from Memphis will perform during the 4 p.m. Blues Cruise aboard The Star of Knoxville, Tennessee Riverboat Company, 300 Neyland Drive. Blues Cruise is presented by the Smoky Mountain Blues Society. Tickets: tnriverboat.com/blues-cruises-2 or 525-7827. Info: smokymountainblues.org.

MONDAY, JULY 18 2016 Friends of the Library annual membership meeting, 6-8 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. All members of Friends, as well as interested members of the public, are invited. Info: 215-8801. “Starting Fall Veggies,� 1-2 p.m., Davis Family YMCA, 12133 S. Northshore Drive. Presented by master gardener Barb O’Neil. Free and open to the public. Info: 777-9622.

TUESDAY, JULY 19 Awesome Science with Dr. Al Hazari, 2 p.m., Karns Branch Library, 7516 Oak Ridge Highway. Info: 470-8663. Einstein Simplified Comedy Improv troop, 8 p.m., Scruffy City Hall, Market Square. Free admission. Introduction to Geocaching workshop, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., UT Arboretum, 901 S. Illinois Ave., Oak Ridge. Cost: $20. For rising fifth through eighth grade students. Bring sack lunch. Advance registration required. Info/registration: janet_bigelow@tds.net or 675-3822.

AAA Driver Improvement Course, 5:30-9:30 p.m., AAA Office100 W. Fifth Ave.. Four-hour course helps reduce points for traffic offenders and teaches how to reduce risk while driving. Cost: $30 members/$35 nonmembers. Must preregister. Info/registration: Kate, 862-9254, or Stephanie, 862-9252. Knoxville Zoomobile, 11 a.m., Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golfclub Road. Info: 588-8813. Shakespeare on the Square: “King Lear,� 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@ comcast.net.

FRIDAY, JULY 22 Shakespeare on the Square: “The Merry Wives of Windsor,� 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@comcast.net.

SATURDAY, JULY 23 AAA Driver Improvement Course, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., AAA Office, 100 W. Fifth Ave. Eight-hour course helps reduce points for traffic offenders and teaches how to reduce risk while driving. Cost: $40 members/$50 nonmembers. Must preregister. Info/registration: Kate, 862-9254, or Stephanie, 862-9252. Beginning Genealogy, 1-4 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Instructor: Ann Blomquist, MEd. Preregistration, valid email address, good internet searching capabilities required. Info/ registration: 215-8809. Book launch and signing for “Blue Mountain Sky� by local author Cyn Taylor, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Front Porch Restaurant and Primitive Shop, 1509 W Emory Road. Book available for purchase; name drawn from sales for door prize. Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee. Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org. “Pruning Hydrangea,� 10:30 a.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Presented by master gardener Carolyn Kiser. Free and open to the public. Info: 470-7033. Saturday Stories and Songs: Georgi Schmitt, 11 a.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Info: 470-7033. Saturday Stories and Songs: Melissa Mastrogiovanni, 11 a.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750. Shakespeare on the Square: “King Lear,� 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@ comcast.net.

SUNDAY, JULY 24 Shakespeare on the Square: “The Merry Wives of Windsor,� 2 p.m., Scruffy City Hall, 32 Market Square. Performance by Tennessee Stage Company; Cost: $10. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@comcast.net.

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‘Dealers in rare things and fine jewelry’ John W. Hope (1842-1914). Civil War veteran John Hope reorganized his father’s Gay Street jewelry store in 1868 in partnership with Fred Miller.

John W. W Hope (1842-1914) When Col. J.C. Woodward liquidated his extensive real estate development in Lexington, Ky., in 1890 and moved to Knox County, he purchased the Fountain Head Hotel and Resort. He enhanced the park adjoining the hotel and impounded the lake nearby. He also established the Fountain Head Land Co. and

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advertised residential lots with “easy transportation, pure water, beautiful trees and a pleasant climate� in the local papers. The post office soon renamed the suburb Fountain City to avoid confusion with Fountain Head in Sumner County. Among the first to purchase lots there and build summer homes or to establish permanent residence in the suburb were Col. J.C. Williams, coal magnate; Sol H. George, department store owner; and John W. Hope, prominent Gay Street jeweler. Perhaps the most interesting of these choices of a home site was that of John W. Hope since he was the grandson of famous architect Thomas Hope (1757-1820). An ability to choose building sites seems to have passed down through the generations. Thomas Hope, an English architect and furniture builder who had trained in London, moved to Knox County in 1785. His first local project was Francis Alexander Ramsey’s elegant two-story Georgian-style home at Swan Pond, built of locally quarried marble and completed in 1797. A decade later, Hope built “Trafalgar� for planter John Kain, overlooking the Holston River (1806), and Charles McClung’s Federal-style

Hope Brothers Jewelers (c. 1930). The store and its iconic ornamental clock were downtown landmarks for many years. CMMHC, Thompson Collection, N-3848

“States View� at Ebenezer in West Knox County (1812). Hope also built Dr. Joseph C. Strong’s house, on the corner of State Street and Cumberland Avenue, which was later named “Maison de Sante� (1812). Some attribute the original design of the James Park House on Cumberland Avenue to Hope, and several payments Hope received from Thomas Humes, builder of the Lamar House Hotel, indicate that he may have participated in the hotel’s design. Ramsey House and States View still stand as evidence of Thomas Hope’s architectural expertise, and both are on the National Register of Historic Places. Blount Mansion still displays some of his elegant furniture. John W. Hope’s father, David Large Hope (1799-1869), was born at the Ramsey Plantation in 1799. He married Mary E. Welsh, and they became parents of several

children, including our subject, John William Hope, on Dec. 27, 1842. After attending the common schools, John apprenticed himself to his father, a silversmith. He traveled to Atlanta early in the Civil War (1861-1865) to enlist in the Georgia 1st Regiment of Regulars (CSA) and was stationed at Fort Pulaski until the Battle of Manassas. After that battle, he transferred to Gen. Rogers’ Virginia Cavalry. He was captured at Culpeper Courthouse and imprisoned at notorious Point Lookout, where he served 16 months. Although he was ardent in his support of the Confederacy during the fighting, Hope refused to hold ill will, and after the war he turned his efforts toward rebuilding the South. Hope Jewelers had been founded by his father in 1846, but John Hope and Fred Miller reorganized the business in 1868, and John’s brother, David J. Hope, joined the firm not long after.

The 1882 City Directory lists “Hope and Brother� at 142 Gay St. By 1930, John W. Hope’s two sons, Albert G. (1869-1955) and James D. Hope (1872-1947), had joined the firm. After occupying two other locations on Gay Street, the store moved to 428 S. Gay St. in 1908 and to 613 Market St. during the 1930s and was liquidated in 1959. Hope’s storied 12-foot-tall ornamented cast-iron clock stood on the sidewalk at the Gay Street location and remained there when Kimball’s occupied the building in 1933. When Kimball’s relocated to Kingston Pike in Bearden in 2004, they moved the clock to their new location. Downtown business people missed the iconic landmark so much that several of them, including Wayne Blasius, Ann Marie Tugwell, John Worden and Chuck Morris, organized fundraising that eventually enlisted some 200 contributors, and a handsome cast-aluminum replacement was unveiled in December 2007. But back to John W. Hope for the rest of the story: After he returned from the Civil War, he and Rachel Ebaugh (1846-1920) were married on Dec. 7, 1866, by the Rev. John F. Spence in the First Methodist Church. They became parents of three children: Albert G., James D. and Nora (Mrs. C.G.) Davis. Early in their marriage, the Hopes lived on Fourth Avenue near Lamar Street. They probably moved to their home in Fountain City during the real estate boom

generated by Col. J.C. Woodward in the late 1890s. They bought on fashionable Fountain Avenue, which then as now runs along the western side of Fountain City Lake paralleling Broadway then curves up Black Oak Ridge. At the time, the heartshaped lake with its white board fence, gravel walk and gas lights was the jewel of the neighborhood. Each of the houses on Fountain must have had quite large grounds, as the 1910 U.S. Census lists only four families on the street: John M. and Lelia Tindell, John W. and Rachel Hope, James B. and Margaret Carson and George L. and Anna B. Price. The northern terminal for the Fountain Head Railway (the Dummy Line) was within easy walking distance for those families. From 1890 to 1905 the unique train collected 10,000 fares each day and, in just 30 minutes, carried John Hope and others to their downtown businesses. The railway was replaced by a trolley line that ran on those same standard-gauge tracks after 1905. The idyllic home life of John W. and Rachel Hope ended on Sept. 8, 1914, when John passed away at home after several months of failing health. After services conducted by the Rev. French Wampler at the Fountain City Methodist Church, South, he was buried in Greenwood Cemetery. Dr. Tumblin’s latest book, “Fountain City: Those Who Made a Difference,� is available at the Fountain City Art Center, Pratt’s Country Store and Page’s Fountain City Pharmacy.

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