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BUZZ Zoo visits library There’s nothing like a visit to Zoo Knoxville. But on a hot summer day, it’s a lot more comfortable to enjoy a visit from the Zoomobile at a public library. The variety isn’t as impressive, but the air conditioning hits the spot.

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Bean recalls Pat Like hundreds – maybe thousands – of East Tennesseans, I knew Pat Summitt. I was not in her inner circle and we didn’t hang out, but I wrote feature stories about her and her teams for more than a decade, for a couple of different publications including this one, and I liked her the from the first time we spoke. Didn’t everybody? That’s why I’ll never forget the time she took me to the woodshed.

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New courtyard When the members of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church voted in June to build a new church courtyard, they were voting to literally reach out to the community. An empty, grassy area at the center of the U-shaped brick building at 6632 Chapman Highway will soon become a combination prayer garden and meeting space with a walkway arching outward. “We will use it for any event to involve the community,� said pastor Jack Wilder.

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Schoolhouse home makes the grade By Betsy Pickle When Grant and JoAn Tharp say they like to do things old school, they mean that literally. They live in the former Klondike School in Tarklin Valley, not far from the east end of Tipton Station Road, with long views of the valley from front and back. Many people recognize them as the couple who live in a school: “It’s our claim to fame, I guess,� says JoAn. “It’s been home so long, you just kind of forget where you live until people come and remind you,� says Grant. The Tharps bought the building in 1985, when it was being used for storage and small business. It had fallen into disrepair. “The man that we bought it from was in the process of tearing it down,� says JoAn. “It was just a rat-hole,� says Grant. “All the windows were busted out.� The young couple moved into the kitchen area and spent two years just cleaning. Grant, an architect, drew plans for a renovation. “Structurally, it was sound,� he says. “But it was in horrible shape.� It took some persuasion to get a bank to give them a loan, but they did it. They’ve done “90 percent� of the work themselves, including plumbing and electric. “We’re still renovating,� Grant says. “We’re fairly close.� While the Tharps have worked on the house constantly since they bought it, they focused on raising their family when son Owen arrived in 1988 and daughter Wallis two years later.

JoAn and Grant Tharp and their dog, Biscuit, sit atop the concrete steps that children once climbed to go to Klondike School. Photos by Betsy Pickle

Their original interior design theme was country living, and they were featured on two HGTV shows. “But it just wasn’t us really,� says JoAn. “It was for 20 years, though,� adds Grant.

Their motif now is loft living, and multiple areas have raised floors to add to the effect. Their kitchen and living room – which take up the original two rooms of the school – boast bright colors and high ceilings. They’ve filled the shelves of one wall with a variety

of old globes, many of them rejects from schools. There are several artifacts from schools throughout the home – chairs, desks, a card catalog, lockers. JoAn, who retired from To page 3

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Central High’s Wall of Fame CHS Foundation and CHS Alumni Association are seeking nominations for Central High School’s “Wall of Fame.� Deadline for consideration for the next award ceremony is Thursday, Aug. 4. Each year, three or four Central alumni are honored. Previous nominations are kept on file for consideration in future years. Send nominations of distinguished alumni, particularly those with noteworthy community service, to courtshea@ aol.com or mail to CHS Foundation, P.O. Box 18445, Knoxville, TN 37928.

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First Tenn launches Digital Banking 2.0 By Sandra Clark Digital Banking 2.0 has launched in Knoxville with more than a dozen First Tennessee Bank employees trained to assist customers on the new technology. According to a press release, Digital Banking 2.0 is a suite of Trish Curtis, online products South Grove that includes new

budgeting tools, savings goal setting and tracking functions, improved alert functionality, as well as the ability to pull accounts – held either at First Tennessee or at other institutions – into one place. First Tennessee customers are notified via email when their accounts are scheduled to be moved to the new system, and customers’ online banking credentials will remain the same. Pam Fansler, First Tennessee’s east market president, said the

technology will enhance personalized customer service. The Knoxville market is first for the upgraded service. Other markets will roll out in phases during the summer. “We have staffed our financial centers with specially trained employees to provide service and support for online and mobile banking customers. Our goal is for interested customers to visit our centers in person for one-on-one instruction – like a Genius Barstyle experience that Apple provides for its customers.�

Local experts are: Trish Curtis, South Grove; Kristi McCarter, East End; Bryan Silveira, Fountain City; Chasea Griph, Halls; Teresa Long, Powell; Shirley Schady, Merchants; Karen Hancock, Bearden; Rosemarie Williams, Downtown West; Tracy Pressley, UT; Kaycie Holmes, downtown; Michael Banks, Middlebrook Pike; Lisa Green, Kingston Pike West; Dorothy Beaver, Northshore; Rachelle Thomas, Farragut; Angela Harvey and Lisa Grant, Campbell Station.

Steve Hall gets Haslam money bomb By Betty Bean Despite never being a favorite of the Republican establishment, Steve Hall served two terms on City Council and two terms in the state House and was putting up other people’s signs for years before he ever ran for office. Closely associated with former state Sen. Stacey Campfield, Hall has always been an outsider, perhaps best illustrated by his 2006 run against incumbent Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale. He didn’t win, but he gave Ragsdale a brisk and unexpected challenge. The Campfield relationship plus some missteps during Hall’s second House term – like landing on the wrong side of a controversy over changing Middlebrook Pike’s scenic highway designation at the

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cused him of campaigning while on the taxpayers’ clock. Corcoran, 36, is a fresh-faced newcomer who charts a different course from the other three, who all appear to be fighting to claim the title as most conservative. He supports Insure Tennessee and gives thoughtful answers to questions like “What do you think of the effects of repealing the Hall income tax?� His answer, given at a recent League of Women Voters forum, was: “I probably would have left the Hall income tax in place if I had complete control of the world.� But he said he realizes the people of Knox County voted to repeal it. “How do you reconcile the loss of millions with the need for millions

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behest of a new Tennova hospital facility and seeming to entertain conversation about selling Lakeshore Park – were a gift to his challenger, Martin Daniel, who ended up taking the seat in 2014. This year it’s Daniel who’s on the defensive after a string of intemperate public comments and an inclination to involve himself in the inner workings of the University of Tennessee, and July finds him with three primary opponents – Hall, longtime Campfield operative Bryan Dodson and attorney James Corcoran. Like Hall, Dodson is a grizzled veteran of many Campfield campaigns and served as a legislative aide to Campfield before being removed from his job by Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey, who ac-

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for healthcare, education and infrastructure?� Daniel, a non-practicing attorney who owns a billboard company, commands a paid crew of doorknockers and said at the League of Women Voters forum that he’s knocked on 15,000 doors over the past six weeks. He frequently boasts that he sponsored legislation that was named “best bill of the year� without mentioning who bestowed the award or what the bill did. It came from the Family Action Council of Tennessee, headed by former legislator David Fowler, and changed the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act by requiring state agencies to submit their To page 3

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for Knoxville man battling Stage IV melanoma As an avid outdoorsman, Travis Maryanski of Knoxville was perhaps in the best shape of his life two years ago, when he began a significant battle with cancer. In November 2013, he found a lump under the skin on his neck. Tests revealed it was Stage IV melanoma, a life-threatening type of cancer. “I thought melanoma was only a skin disease, but they never found a spot on my skin that even remotely looked precancerous or even of concern,” said Maryanski, now 42. “This was under the skin. It was melanoma in my lymph node. There is no good time to receive that type of news, especially the day before Thanksgiving.” In December, Maryanski underwent surgery to remove lymph nodes on the side of his face and neck. Meanwhile, more tests revealed the cancer had spread to a spot in his brain. His doctors recommended gamma knife stereotactic radiosurgery at the Fort Sanders Regional Gamma Knife Center at Thompson Cancer Survival Center. Fort Sanders has the newest and most advanced Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion machine, one of only 30 in the United States. In gamma knife radiosurgery, specialized equipment focuses

The procedure itself is minimally invasive, involves no cutting, and Maryanski went home the same day. Although the radiation itself is painless, the fitted guidance helmet on his head was not comfortable, he said. “They bolt a frame to your skull, which hurts pretty bad, I have to admit … it’s not fun. But they give you medicine that makes you not care,” said Maryanski. “As far as the procedure goes, it’s painless. And then you go home.” Over the next few days and weeks, the radiation destroyed the cancerous spot in his brain, and Maryanski said it has not spread or grown. Maryanski has also participated in a clinical trial for a vaccine against melanoma recurrence, at the University of Virginia. He is looking forward to returning to running and mountain biking someday. “I’m still feeling the side effects kick that group out of the hospital. The nurse who did all the prep from the vaccine, but I’m alive and at least for now, I am cancer free. work was phenomenal.”

Travis Maryanski was treated for Stage IV melanoma at the Fort Sanders Gamma Knife Center at Thompson Cancer Survival Center. He’s now cancer free. close to 200 tiny beams of radiation through the skull and into the brain tumor. Although each beam has very little effect on the brain tissue it passes through, a strong dose of radiation is delivered to the site where all the beams meet. On Jan 2, 2014, at 6 a.m., Maryanski was scheduled for gamma knife surgery at Fort Sanders. He was surprised to find a large support group of family and friends at the hospital at dawn. “The staff had to deal with a group of friends I didn’t know were going to be there. They all showed up,” he said with a laugh. “I was surprised that they didn’t

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Brain surgery without the ‘surgery’ The Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion machine has treated nearly 400 patients since coming to Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in 2011. And both physicians and patients are delighted with the results. “I continue to be amazed by the tumor reduction we receive using gamma knife technology,” says Dr. David H. Hauge, Medical Director of the Fort Sanders Gamma Knife Center. Using the Gamma Knife radiosurgery system requires a team effort. “We have both neurosurgeons and radiation oncologists together in the pre-treatment evaluation, as well as the actual procedure. Speciallytrained radiation physicists and nurses also help ensure a safe and

pleasant experience for the patient,” explains Hauge. Despite its name, the gamma knife is not really a “knife.” There’s no cutting, no anesthesia and no hospitalization afterward. Radiation energy is targeted through the skull and into brain tumors, destroying them while leaving healthy tissue unharmed in the process. Treatments can last less than two hours, and patients go home the same day. Gamma knife can also be used to treat a number of other brain disorders, like non-cancerous tumors of the pituitary gland, tumors of the ear or eye nerves, or malformations of the blood vessels in the brain. Fort Sanders is an “open” center,

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It’s a small price to pay,” he said. Maryanski said he would recommend Thompson Cancer Survival Center and Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center to anyone facing cancer. “There’s a different standard of care when you go in for cancer. The folks at Thompson really get it. They were phenomenal. They deal with people going through nasty stuff, and they know how to do it correctly. I go in for MRIs on my brain and CT scans on my body every three months, and the stress leading up to the scans and the wait for results is overwhelming, but the relief of clean scans is beyond words. “The reality is that I am alive and happy with my life,” said Maryanski. “When it comes to cancer, everyone struggles, the patient, their friends, and their family. My hope for everyone dealing with this disease is that every day is better than the previous one.”

meaning gamma knife credentialed and trained physicians in the area are welcome to use the technology. Five neurosurgeons and five radiation oncologists from Knoxville area hospitals participate regularly at the Fort Sanders Gamma Knife Center. The biggest benefit of the gamma knife is its ability to treat multiple tumors at once – up to 15 or more. The Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion is designed to allow treatment of multiple metastatic brain tumors developed from primary cancers outside the brain such as lung, breast, ovarian, colorectal, kidney and melanoma. The gamma knife is much safer than other radiosurgical tools for brain tumors because it does not expose the rest of the brain or body to radiation. “We can deliver the treatment with pinpoint precision,” explains Fort Sanders neurosurgeon Dr. Joel Norman. “When you’re delivering radiation to the brain, particularly around the brain stem or optic nerves that control eyesight, precision is everything.” Dr. Hauge agrees. “In a recent study, gamma knife was shown to deliver far less radiation to the rest of the body outside the brain than any other currently available cranial radiosurgical technology.” However, while the gamma knife is one-of-a-kind in the area, it is not a cure for everything. Some tumors of the brain will still need traditional surgery. “Gamma knife adds another treatment option for patients with brain cancers or other con-cancerous abnormalities in the brain,” says Dr. Norman. For more information about the Fort Sanders Gamma Knife Center, call 865-541-4000.

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Reptiles, rodents make a cool impression There’s nothing like a visit to Zoo Knoxville. But on a hot summer day, it’s a lot more comfortable to enjoy a visit from the Zoomobile at a public library. The variety isn’t as impressive, but the air conditioning hits the spot.

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Betsy Pickle Nearly 30 kids turned out for the 30-minute showcase last week at Howard Pinkston Branch Library, with quite a few parents tagging along. Kara Remington from the zoo’s education department brought along an assortment of animals and artifacts. Remington made sure the program wasn’t just about getting “oohs� and “ahs.� She included plenty of interesting facts and got some interesting feedback in return. While showing kids an empty turtle shell, she asked what four things animals need to survive. “Snacks,� chimed in one little boy. “Snacks are very important,� Remington agreed, saying that food, water, shelter and air are essential for all animals. “All animals have special ways of getting those things, and we call those adaptations.� Reptiles such as snakes, turtles, alligators, crocodiles and lizards “all crawl really close to the ground. Their scales are really thick, and they help protect their skin.� A turtle’s shell is made of bone, and it grows with the animal. “The bone of the shell is covered with scales. We call them scutes.� Remington’s “best pal� is Edie, an Everglades rat snake. She said there are lots of rat snakes in East Tennessee, but they’re usually black, not reddish like Edie. “Edie is a great climber. She likes to hang out in trees.

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Kids and parents alike are fascinated by the pelt of a Malaysian tiger, which Kara Remington says the zoo has had for “years and years and years.�

Cade Evans, 7, watches as brother Zach, 3, pets Betty the guinea pig, introduced to youngsters by Kara Remington from Zoo Knoxville. ‌ Most snakes eat rodents. Rat snakes, because they’re such great climbers, also like to eat birds and bird eggs.â€? She carried Edie around for the children to pet lightly, but some of them demurred. “It’s perfectly normal to have a fear of snakes. I’m not afraid of snakes, but I don’t want ’em surprising me,â€? she added as she put Edie se-

Schoolhouse home teaching at Gap Creek Elementary School four years ago after 31 years (all but six months at Gap Creek), and Grant find things all over. They even have an old sign from the school that was discovered in West Knox. While the place is more than livable, Grant says he has a categorized list on his phone of 80 things that still need to be done. “It’s been a money pit, but we’ll just save and then do it,� says JoAn. The couple met as high school students. He grew up in the Island Home area, and she grew up in the Bonny Kate neighborhood, but her sister, Vicki Andrews, was

curely back in her carrier. “My next animal is a mammal – very, very special mammals,� said Remington. “Like a whale?� asked one boy. “I couldn’t fit a whale in my car this morning,� she replied. Nevertheless, the kids seemed happy observing a container filled with naked

mole rats from Africa. “They live underground in tunnels that they build, and they live in a colony system just like bees or ants, and they’re the only animal that does that. So that’s kind of special. They have a queen; only the queen has babies.� The kids were excited about Betty, a guinea pig from Central America. Remington pointed out that her eyes were on the side of her face. “Most predators have their eyes right up front so they can see in front of them really well, look for movement and go catch something. Animals that other animals like to eat like rabbits and squirrels and mice and guinea pigs, their eyes are often on the side so that they can see all around at all times. “Guinea pigs are very friendly and make great pets, but they are social animals and should be kept in pairs so they don’t get lonely,� Remington said. Their squeaks and whistles are “the happiest little noise you’ve ever heard.�

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his teacher at South High. They started dating seriously her senior year, and they married in 1981, after finishing their studies at the University of Tennessee. They were living nearby when they decided to buy the old school. Although converting former schools into homes is now a popular trend, they were among the first in Knox County to do so. While the Tharps have struck gold with their beautifully designed home, the Klondike name came from the Klondike Railroad Depot that used to be in the area. They sometimes get visits from former Klondike

rules and regulations to the House and Senate Government Operations Committee for review. It also gives the committees the right to initiate action to repeal regulations, thus slowing the process of regulating things like billboards. Perhaps the most curious turn the campaign has taken is the sudden money bomb Hall has received from the Haslam family and friends.

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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.. 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 molly gilbert@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.

The Tharps were able to find an old sign from the school out in West Knox.

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 gary edeitsch@bellsouth.net.

students or their children. At one last year, “We They’ve even hosted school served them Klondike bars,� reunions. says JoAn.

â– South Haven Neighborhood Association meets 10 a.m. each third Saturday, Hillcrest UMC, 1615 Price Ave. Info: Pat Harmon, 591-3958.

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At a time when Daniel is lending his campaign money from his own pocket, Hall has been gifted with hefty contributions from Natalie Haslam, James Haslam II and III, Ann Haslam Bailey and husband Steve plus Haslam followers Raja Jubran and Sharon Pryse. Hall doesn’t look like such an outsider on his last financial disclosure.

â– South Knox Republican Club meets 7 p.m. each third Thursday, South Knox Optimist Club. Kevin Teeters, kevinteeters018@gmail.com. â– South of the River Democrats meet 6:30 p.m. each third Monday, South Knoxville Community Center. Info: Debbie Helsley, 789-8875, or Brandon Hamilton, 809-3685. 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, 6099226 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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Tennessee winning formula: Get smart If Tennessee is going to win big football games, take the SEC East title and maybe stick its nose into the national playoff, it must: a. Improve the downfield passing game. b. Find a left offensive tackle to protect the quarterback’s backside. c. Refine receiver techniques and get the right guys on the field. d. Get smarter. Some other week I’ll choose interlocking a, b and c for a spirited discussion. This week the pick is d. For some strange reason, I keep using the 2015 Florida game as an illustration of everything. Thank you, Mike, for the hi-def recorder with reverse, frame by frame, pause to ponder and get on with it.

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Even though Tennessee lost by one, I will not further annoy Butch Jones by dwelling on his extra-point decision when the Vols were up by 12 with 10:19 to play and should have gone for two. Let us, instead, annoy the coach by examining fourthquarter, fourth-down defense. The Vols, time after time, chose a conservative cover strategy, rush three linemen and drop off an end into a spy position just in

case Gator quarterback Will Grier suddenly became Tim Tebow. We now know the spy was essentially wasted which means Tennessee played 10 against 11 in the clutch. Florida learned to like that. Five times Florida went for it on fourth down. Five times Florida made it. This is not guesswork. It is from the digital review. Gator conversions came on fourth and 2, fourth and 6, fourth and 8, fourth and 7 and fourth and14. OK, I hear you screaming, you can argue that the spy had some small value on four of those plays because the quarterback might, just possibly, have scrambled for sufficient gains. No way was he going to run for 14 with

time running short and the weight of the world on his shoulders. Grier didn’t run. He threw a pass that turned into a touchdown. Ah yes, the touchdown, 63 yards, key play of last season. Almost everything that could go wrong went wrong for Tennessee. Grier had plenty of time to stand around in the pocket, look left, then throw right to Antonio Calloway, maybe a step past the first-down marker. The first law of crisis defense is don’t let anyone get behind you. The Vols didn’t. Calloway was right there in front of several who might have made the tackle. One Vol forget his eyediscipline and looked the

wrong way. Two came up fast but with incorrect angles. Brandon Powell contributed a great block. Callaway made a little loop toward the sideline and ran away. The extra point was good. Florida thus seized victory from the proverbial jaws of defeat, toppling Tennessee for the 11th consecutive season. Jalen Hurd was 8 years old and Josh Dobbs, Cameron Sutton and Jalen Reeves-Maybin were 9 the last time the Vols won. Coach Jones’ best explanation of what went wrong in 2015 was that each fourth down play had a story of its own. He saw a combination of mistakes, fractured instructions, misread situations, not remembering

what the scouting report said Florida was likely to run. The obvious repair? Get smart. Coach didn’t mention the three-man rush and no pressure on the quarterback or what might have been. Be sure it crossed his mind. Could be the change in defensive coordinators went back to those five successful Florida fourth downs in that fatal fourth quarter. Could be, in a similar situation, the new strategist will send the house. If the blitz works, could be Tennessee will look smarter this season. That would be one way to win more games. Marvin West welcomes reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com

New law promotes guns, says sponsor Let me start by saying I don’t like guns. I’ve never liked them, and I like them less this week than I did last week, and less than I did a year ago. The issue of guns, of who should be able to carry them and when, is going to influence my vote in both the August and November elections. So it’s interesting that I would receive an assignment from my editor to research a bill that was brought up at a meeting she attended – a bill that would either punish or protect owners of businesses that prohibit firearms and/or those who don’t – she wasn’t sure which. It’s no wonder there was confusion. Senate Bill 1736, which took effect July 1, reads: “A person, business, or other entity that owns, controls, or manages prop-

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erty and has the authority to prohibit weapons on that property by posting, pursuant to § 39-17-1359, shall be immune from civil liability with respect to any claim based on such person’s, business’s, or other entity’s failure to adopt a policy that prohibits weapons on the property by posting pursuant to § 39-17-1359.â€? When I read online comments about this bill, it became clear that I wasn’t the only one who didn’t understand it. So I called its sponsor, state Rep. Jeremy Faison (R-Cosby), who was kind enough to return my

call and explain it to me. Simply put, business owners who have the right to prohibit weapons on the premises, but choose not to, are immune from civil liability if someone comes in and starts shooting. It encourages businesses to allow people to carry guns, he says. What makes the bill even more confusing is its original wording. It would’ve required business owners who post signage prohibiting firearms on a property, “for purposes of liability, to accept custodial responsibility for the safety and defense of any handgun carry permit holder harmed while on the posted property.� Thank goodness it didn’t pass in that form, which sounds like a threat. Faison used the party line to explain the need for the bill. All mass shootings

like those at Sandy Hook, Aurora and Charleston take place in gun-free zones, he said. Thus, we’d be safer without gun-free zones. There isn’t an antidote for mass shootings. Maybe one more gun in the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando would have saved lives, but one more gun in the hands of a young gang member in Knoxville could just as easily result in one more senseless death, and those types of shootings are much more common. Faison says it’s the fault of the “liberal media� that we don’t know about all the lives that have been saved by law-abiding, gun-carrying citizens. If you know any of these stories, please tell me. Until then, my opinion, and my vote, will continue to be swayed by my dislike for guns.

State Rep. Bill Dunn speaks to the Powell Business and Professional Association. Photo by S. Clark

Lamar credits Dunn with help on drug bill U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander has credited state Rep, Bill Dunn and others at a recent Knoxville roundtable for revising federal law to reduce opioid use. “Each year, more than 1,000 Tennesseans die from opioid abuse or overdose — this epidemic takes more Tennessee lives than car accidents or gunshots do,� he said. Alexander chairs the Senate committee that initiated the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act that passed both houses and was sent to President Obama. This battle won’t be won in Washington, he said, but “on the front lines state by state, county by county, doctor’s office by doctor’s office.�

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Pat Summitt chewed me out (and I lived to talk about it) Like hundreds – maybe thousands – of East Tennesseans, I knew Pat Summitt. I was not in her inner circle and we didn’t hang out, but I wrote feature stories about her and her teams for more than a decade, for a couple of different publications including this one, and I liked her the from the first time we spoke. Didn’t everybody? That’s why I’ll never forget the time she took me to the woodshed. It was the fall of 2004 and her prize freshman class had reported to campus. Candace Parker, Alexis Hornbuckle, Nicky Anosike, Sade Wiley-Gatewood and Alex Fuller. It was a class for the ages, right up there with Tamika Catchings’ 1997 class, and Pat guarded them like they were precious gemstones. I’d read everything in print about these kids, which was nearly a full-time job because they’d gotten a tsunami of publicity. Three of them had been named national Player of the Year by different organizations, and they were all high school All-Americans. I was particularly fascinated by

Betty Bean Anosike, the child of Nigerian immigrants who had grown up desperately poor and fatherless in a Staten Island housing project with her brothers and sisters and a hard-working mother who put herself through nursing school and knew the value of education. “Big Nick” was a 6-4 honor student who moved through crowds like an African queen. I’d read plenty about her in the New York media. Pat had talked to me off the record about this group, from whom she expected great things. I put something together about them, and included the observation that Anosike was the only member of the class who didn’t have a cell phone. A day or so later, I got a startling phone call. “Betty, this is Pat Summitt and I need to talk to you. Got a minute?” Sure, I said, noting the

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also a reality. Just this May, there were 32 arrests on charges related to human trafficking. According to District Attorney Charme Allen, there have been 118 opiate-related deaths in Knox County this year. Drug addiction is driving crime, filling our jails and harming innocent children. As director of program operations and development at Childhelp, I see firsthand the horrors of child abuse, the devastation of human trafficking and the increase in child endangerment related to drug abuse. I have unique insight into the problems facing our community and the experience necessary to address them in a fiscally-responsible way. Following graduation from UT in finance, I spent 14 years with the Walt Disney Company. After starting at the front desk of a resort, I was soon promoted into leadership roles in resort management, and later in sales and marketing. Dis-

ney taught me the value of customer relations, as well as commitment to financial results. I set and managed an extensive budget, and, in my last job, was responsible for nearly $70 million in revenue in six years. Since then, I have served on the board of a successful startup and have turned Childhelp Tennessee from a position of financial uncertainty to one of stability. This has provided the opportunity to find solutions for the problems facing Knox County and the business acumen to move us forward in a fiscally responsible way. Knox County has $615 million in debt. Currently, 47 cents of our $2.32 property tax rate goes to debt service. We must maintain a business-friendly environment that continues to grow our tax base, pay down debt and invest in community safety and education. We need a safety center to stabilize the mentally ill and addicted as an alternative to jail, with a case man-

agement component following treatment. Our county’s leaders must continue to push to make such a center a reality. To prepare for future growth, we must review our fire protection plan for unincorporated parts of Knox County. Education should also be a priority. As a generation of technical workers retires from DOE and other jobs in Oak Ridge, we must have an educated workforce ready to fill those jobs. Our workforce must also have STEM and technical skills to recruit new industry to the area. Knox County, and particularly the 4th District, has opportunities facing us. We need leadership that understands how to find solutions to the problems that we face in a fiscally-responsible way. My background provides that real-world experience to move Knox County forward. Hugh Nystrom is the Republican nominee for Knox County Commission from District 4. The Democratic nominee is Marleen Davis.

Free Digital Library: Teachers have developed a free application on iTunes U to provide learning

resources for 14 high school courses that are aligned to Tennessee standards. Knox County teachers involved include: Susan Bothman, Misty Brown, Darryl Fannon, Paula Franklin, Amy Lyttle and Tressie Norton. Classes include algebra I

and II; biology; chemistry; economics; English I, II, III and IV; geometry; government; physical science; and U.S. and world history. Online content will reduce textbook costs and can be updated frequently. So goodbye, Pluto, as the ninth planet.

edge to her voice. Then she lit into me, telling me that she’d talked to me about the freshmen in confidence and I had let her down. She was hot, and I was thankful that I wasn’t sitting in front of her, withering under the famous blue glare. Almost tongue-tied, I stammered an apology and didn’t attempt a defense – something I regretted as soon as we hung up. The last thing she said was that she was disappointed in me because she considered me a friend. Once the shock wore off,

School board beat By Sandra Clark The biggest news from Knox County Schools last week was the departure of Melissa Tindell (formerly Ogden), the district’s public affairs director. She announced on Facebook that

she’s leaving to take a communications job with Christian Academy of Knoxville. Tindell handles public relations professionally and has done well for Knox County Schools. She’ll be great for CAK.

City Council politics Vice Mayor Duane Grieve only has 17 months left on City Council, but next year could be a busy one for him should Rogero vacate the mayor’s office by accepting a position in a possible Hillary Clinton administration. If that happened, Grieve would immediately become interim mayor for 10 days until City Council meets to set the date of the special election to elect a new mayor for the unexpired term and to pick a longer-term interim mayor, which could be Grieve or one of the other eight council members. In this case, there would be a special citywide election to fill the post as more than 10 months are left in the Rogero term (it runs to December 2019). Both council members Marshall Stair and George Wallace are considered potential candidates. Others mentioned include former mayoral aide Eddie Mannis, current mayoral aide Indya Kincannon and Alvin Nance, former head of KCDC. Grieve, too, is mentioned. The timing depends on when a potential Rogero appointment occurs and if it requires U.S. Senate confirmation, which will delay a quick appointment. However, the councilchosen interim mayor would serve only a few months. Grieve sought the position in 2011 when Bill Haslam resigned. Grieve lost to Daniel Brown by just one vote. If Grieve’s five votes, which picked him to be vice mayor, stick with him again, he will have the interim mayor position locked up for a few months. If Grieve becomes interim mayor, he will have to resign as vice mayor, and Council will elect a new vice mayor. However, for interim mayor only nine persons are eligible: the nine council members. Former Mayor Daniel Brown could seek the post again on the grounds he has experience and did the duties well. Interestingly, when Brown defeated Grieve by one vote in 2011, two other Sequoyah Hills residents served on council besides Grieve: Marilyn Roddy and Joe Bailey. Both voted

I pulled up all the stories I’d read about Anosike and her family and compiled the details that I’d used in my own account. Then I printed it out and dropped it off at Pat’s office with a note of explanation. A day or two later, I got another call. Pat accepted my proof and I was off the hook. I was beyond relieved and, for the first time, was able to savor one of the things she’d said to me. That she considered me a friend. And that made the whole kerfuffle worthwhile.

Leadership must find solutions The Knox County of my childhood was a Norman Rockwell painting: a safe home, loving parents, trusted friends. Unfor tunately, this is not reality for many Hugh Nystrom in our community today, including the 4th District where I grew up and now live. Unlike the Norman Rockwell image I remember, serious problems impact our community every day. In Knox County, child abuse is a growing problem. Last year, there were 1,456 reported cases, involving children in all socio-economic groups and all areas of the county. Of these cases, 928 were alleged sexual abuse, and 226 involved drug endangerment. Just 10 years ago, we had only 20 cases of drug endangerment. Human trafficking is

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for Brown over Grieve, and Bailey was elected vice mayor to replace Bob Becker who had resigned from council. This is all occurring as five current council members conclude their service and five districts pick new council members for the city. Grieve, for the record, does not believe Rogero will depart the mayor’s office in 2017. ■ Frank Barnett, longtime Knoxville attorney and Winfield Dunn aide, died last week. He was also governor of American Samoa appointed by Secretary of Interior Rogers Morton. ■ Ellen Bebb, wife of term-limited council member Finbarr Saunders, is a talented artist. Her paintings are generally landscapes and are extraordinarily well done. She hopes to have an exhibit and sale soon. She has been instrumental in the political success of her husband but says politics is not for her. ■ Mayor Rogero’s announced neighborhood walks program actually copies an idea first put forward by council member Marshall Stair, who attended a walkability conference in Atlanta. One of these walks had already occurred a few weeks ago in Bearden when four Council members participated including Stair, Saunders, Wallace and Grieve. It has been said that plagiarism is the sincerest form of flattery, so Stair must feel very flattered, although the mayor did not credit Stair with the idea. ■ Early voting is well underway, with totals so far behind totals in the March 1 primaries. The most hotly contested races are for County Commission and the West Knoxville GOP primary for state Representative among state Rep. Martin Daniel, James Corcoran, Bryan Dodson and Steve Hall. The actual primary date is Aug. 4.

Dr. Jim McIntyre made 21 administrative appointments before his resignation took effect, and while there was talk that some might be reversed, none have. Unless, of course, there’s no one to post to the website with Melissa Tindell gone.

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SENIOR NOTES ■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. SKSC Art Class Art Show reception, 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, July 20; art show on display through July 27. Register for:Veterans Services, 9-10 a.m. Thursday, July 21; RSVP to 215-5645. “A Matter of Balance� classes, 10 a.m.-noon Mondays, Aug. 1-Sept. 26; learn to manage falls and increase activity levels; free.

Game rooms off the main dining area host blackjack and bingo. Shown with their bingo cards are Dotty Nicoll, Ruth and Frank Layton, Brenda Childress, Evelyn Jackson and Jerry Fasano. Photos by Carol Z. Shane

Casino Night at Park Place Independent Living By Carol Z. Shane

■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.

Jeanette Preston shows off her prize entitling her to a free haircut. Looking on are Phil and Barbara Dietz, Jerry Halsteth and Terri Jones. Jones, who is the Dietzes’ daughter, says that her parents are not yet residents. They are visiting because they are considering living at Park Place.

Offerings include: Card games, billiards, senior fitness, computer classes, bingo, blood pressure checks 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Register for: Facebook class, 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, July 21; cost: $15. Lunch and Learn: “Proper Fitting Shoes for Optimal Health,� noon Monday, July 25; RSVP by Thursday for lunch. Pinterest/Instagram/Twitter class, 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, July 27; cost: $15.

Bobbie Roth and Herb Wittke “trip the light fantastic� at Park Place Independent Living’s Casino Night.

Bells were ringing, “coins� were clanking and excitement was in the air when Park Place Independent Living held its Casino Night recently. “We’re just playing,� says Lifestyle 360 program director Genna Minihan, pointing out that residents “gamble� for tokens and candy bars, with no real money involved. The senior apartment complex at 10914 Kingston Pike in Farragut, formerly known as Parkview Senior Living, offers apartments, meals, an exercise room, a hairdressing salon, walking paths and many fun, social activities. “We try to do something special each month: a luau, a Saint Patrick’s Day party with green beer,� says Minihan. “At Christmas the Farragut High School Madrigal singers come – that’s very special. We try to do Casino

Night twice a year.� It’s a popular event, and the slot machine is a favorite destination. “Sometimes they’re up til midnight,� laughs Minihan. Residents especially like the prize drawing, which kicks off the after-dinner event. Prizes include free haircuts and snazzy reusable shopping bags. Minihan wants to get the word out about Park Place and all it has to offer. “People don’t know we’re here because we’re hard to find,� she says. “I tell people to turn off of Kingston Pike between Drayer Physical Therapy and Tennessee Foot Care.� She says she loves her job and is blessed by the residents. “Whether they have 10 days or 10 years,� she says, “we want those to be happy years.� Info: 865-675-7050 or visit parkviewseniorliving tn.com

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Cicelie Neel’s design for the new Gloria Dei courtyard features pavers, an inset cross of bricks and a sidewalk. Photos by Kelly Norrell

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Death of a butterfly Even in his servants he puts no trust, and his angels he charges with error; how much more those who live in houses of clay, whose foundation is in the dust, who are crushed like a moth. (Job 4: 18-19 NRSV) I can’t explain why it made such an impression on me. Weeks have passed, and it still haunts me. We were on a trip, and pulled off into a rest area for a few minutes. I walked across the parking lot to buy a soft drink, and there on the hot asphalt was a monarch butterfly. It seemed to be struggling: its folding and unfolding wings were moving more and more slowly. I hesitated to touch it, knowing that I could damage its wings. Ultimately, I went back to our vehicle and retrieved a piece of paper. I slid the paper carefully under the butterfly and moved it over to a shady patch of grass. I watched for a few moments, then admitted to myself that I had no other help to offer. I turned away, sadly, and my husband and I went on our way. Butterflies are not mentioned in the Bible. Moths show up with regularity in Scripture, but that is a whole ’nother animal. I did some research on butterflies in the Holy Land. The Swedish scientist Linnaeus discovered 26 different butterflies in Palestine in 1758! Current science counts 71 different kinds of butterflies in Israel. I marvel that the writers of Scripture – particularly the psalmists – never thought to extol the beauty and fragility of butterflies! I think about “my� butterfly every time I see another fluttering fold of sky. I give thanks for God’s gift to us: brightly colored, extremely fragile wings that remind us of a Creator who loves beauty!

The church sign celebrates the construction and July 3 groundbreaking of the courtyard.

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church pastor Jack Wilder stands where the new courtyard will be. The design mirrors the cross on the roof.

Gloria Dei Lutheran extends a hand – and a courtyard – to community By Kelly Norrell When the members of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church voted in June to build a new church courtyard, they were voting to literally reach out to the community. An empty, grassy area at the center of the U-shaped brick building at 6632 Chapman Highway will soon become a combination prayer garden and meeting space with a walkway arching outward. “We will use it for any event to involve the community,� said pastor Jack Wilder. The handsome courtyard of pavers will feature inset bricks in the shape of a cross to mirror a wrought iron cross on the church roof. There will be memorial benches, beds of flowers such as chrysanthemums and Lenten roses, and a single flowering tree at

the center of the cross. Church member Cicelie Neel, who designed the courtyard, said she hopes it will “open up our church to South Knoxville people who want to come by and commune with God in their own way, who want to share their spirits with each other and with the church.� Groundbreaking was July 3, and the courtyard, to be built by Garber Grounds Lawn Care, should be complete by the end of July. The congregation will add plantings later. “We plan to have our ice cream social at the end of the summer there – and our annual outdoor concert, outdoor worship services and our yearly blessing of the pets. We have a whole list of events,� Wilder said.

Piney Grove youth grow through service By Nancy Anderson Six members of Piney Grove Baptist Church’s youth group joined hundreds of students from all over the nation for a mission trip giving a helping hand to those in need in Cleveland, Tenn. last June. Student Life, an interdenominational nationwide ministry that organizes Bible-based experiences geared toward bringing youth closer to Christ through serving those in need, sponsored the event. The kids spent a week participating in fun-filled worship services every day, performing skits, playing games, making new friends, and working about five hours a day gardening and cleaning houses (including a shelter for homeless ex-

It looks much different; it can be anything from playing with a small child to scrubbing toilets. It’s all about serving the kingdom of Christ in any way you can. “I think that lesson hit home. One of the proudest moments I’ve had as a youth pastor is when I looked over at our kids, and all four of them were sitting together studying with Bibles and notebooks open. “None of them had to be asked or encouraged by an adult. “Student Life is just phenomenal ‌ they really take care of you and are well organized. I believe it’s a lifechanging experience not just for the kids, but chaperones as well.â€? Info: studentlife.com

pectant mothers). Special events included a performance by Stephen Miller and his worship band, as well as a highlycompetitive game of black light dodgeball. Youth pastor Andrew Crowe said all the youth worked hard and seemed to grow in confidence and leadership skills, but one student in particular stood out from the rest. “One of our kids, Landon Mink, led Bible study. He’s probably the youngest kid at camp to do that. This was his first time teaching, and he did a great job. I’m excited to see where he’ll be in a couple of years. “I wanted the kids to learn that missions aren’t just about going in and giving away a Bible tract.

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Living smart, staying well The Muse Knoxville opened a new exhibit that is geared to teach children the importance of living well, eating healthy and expanding their minds and the imaginations at the crossroads of science and art.

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Evelyn Gill and Marti Acosta race cars built from Legos as Marti’s brother Dennis watches and cheers them on.

The exhibit – “Live Smart, Stay Well!� – features a healthy kids clinic, farmers market and room to move and explore. One area has a huge mat on the floor and video games are projected onto the mat to encourage movement. Another area features props and costumes to encourage creative play, and the farmers market allows children to count play money, serve others and learn about healthy food choices. The Muse Knoxville is at 516 N. Beaman St. Regular admission is $7. Info: www. themuseknoxville.org.

Cutting the ribbon on the Healthy Kids Clinic, sponsored by East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, are Missy Acosta, vice president of marketing for Delta Dental of Tennessee, Christi Branscom, deputy to the mayor, Ellie Kittrell, executive director of The Muse, and Marshall Molar.

Max and Finn VanWinkle explore in the Healthy Kids Clinic at The Muse and administer care to a doll patient through creative play. Photos by Ruth White

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The Knox County Health Department (KCHD) 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: 2155157.

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CHAPTER TWO: STORY SO FAR: Nick and his best friend, Clay, have decided to write their own book of world records – in which they hold all the records. “What record should we try for first?� Nick repeated. “Something nobody’s ever done before?� Clay asked. “Like seeing how many jelly beans we can stuff in our mouths?� Nick puffed out

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us the richest kids in the world.� “There are lots of rich kids in the world,� Nick said. “You just have to be born rich.� “ B u t maybe we could make a record for becoming rich kids by making the most money in a day. Or in a couple hours.� N i c k thought for a moment. Getting rich and setting a record sounded like a pretty awesome combination. He nodded. “Maybe. But how can we make that much money?� Before Clay could answer, Nick heard his mother calling for him. “Ma-a-an!� he muttered. “Coming!� he called, running. “What does she want?� Clay asked, puffing alongside Nick. Nick shrugged and leaped up the steps to the back porch. All he knew was, whenever his mother called, she meant business. Opening the screen door, Nick and Clay were hit by the smell of just-baked chocolate chip cookies. Nick’s 4-year-old sister, Jazz for Jasmine, was sitting at the kitchen table, staring at a huge pile of cookies. His mother had called him in to have cookies with Jazz? Give me a break! he thought. Jazz looked up. “What took you so long?� Nick’s mother turned from washing a mixing bowl. “That was fast!� She smiled. “I told Jazz she couldn’t have any until you two were here.� Jazz reached for a cookie, but Nick was faster. Clay took a bite and smiled at Nick’s mother. The chocolate smeared on his teeth made him look dangerous. “These are great!� he said. He turned to Nick. “Maybe we should see how many of these puppies we can eat in a minute. Or an hour. Or a year!� “Why would you want to do that?� Nick’s mother asked. “To be the best in the world at something,� Nick answered. “But you’re already the best in the world at something.� “Yeah?� Nick wondered if she was poking fun at them. “Yes. Nick, you’re the best in the world at being yourself. And you, Clay, are the best at being yourself!� Both Nick and Clay groaned. What a mother-thing to say! Her face turned serious. “Nick, I need to get some work done around here, so I want you to look after Jazz for the next few

hours.� Nick was about to say no, when she interrupted. “And I want you to pick up some things at the grocery store for me.� She took a list from her pocket, and a twenty-dollar bill. “For doing me such a big favor, you can keep the change after you’ve bought everything.� Before Nick could protest, Clay blurted, “Sure thing!� “Thanks for being a good sport, Clay,� said Nick’s mother. Feeling grumpy at his mother and Clay, Nick took the list and the money. He reached for two more cookies, daring his mother to say no. She didn’t. “Come on, Jazz.� He held out his other hand. Her hand was as warm as the cookies. Clay nabbed two cookies on his way to the door. “See you later,� he called, slipping outside. “What’s on the list?� he whispered as they rounded the corner of the house. He took it from Nick and read. “We’re on our way to making a ton of money,� he said handing it back. “This record’s going to be a cinch.� “How’s that?� “My mom’s got everything that your mom needs. Except the toilet paper. We’ll keep the twenty bucks for our world record!� “Isn’t that stealing?� Nick asked. “It’s not stealing if you take stuff that’s yours, is it?� “But that stuff doesn’t belong to just you,� Nick replied. “So I won’t eat chips or drink soda for a week. That should make up for my part of it,� Clay countered. They were headed for Clay’s house and stopped to wait for a red light. Cattycorner, a man stood facing traffic, holding a piece of cardboard for passing cars to see. Nick read, “Hungry and Homeless.� A car rolled to a stop. The man nodded his thanks as the driver handed him money. “His clothes aren’t raggedy. Not even dirty,� Clay said, nodding toward the man. “He must make a ton of money.� Jazz tugged at Nick’s hand. “Nick?� she asked. “Just a minute,� Nick answered, gripping Jazz’s hand tighter. He looked at Clay. “So?� “So. He just gave me an idea. For making a ton of money.� Nick frowned. The light turned green. What was Clay getting them into now? (To be continued)

Text copyright Š 2012 Avi. Illustrations copyright Š 2012 Timothy Bush. Reprinted by permission of Breakfast Serials, Inc., www.breakfastserials.com. No part of this publication may be reproduced, displayed, used or distributed without the express written permission of the copyright holder.

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the rotary guy Tom King tking535@gmail.com

Dykes gets service award

The Muse officially opened the new “Live Smart, Stay Well!” interactive exhibit to inspire children to engage in healthy living habits. Helping to cut the ribbon at the event are: Ashoke Watkins; Kendall Aaron of East Tennessee Children’s Hospital; Christi Branscom, deputy to the mayor; Eden Ward; Ellie Kittrell, executive director for The Muse; Jedi Rudd; County Commissioner Bob Thomas; state Sen. Becky Duncan Massey; and Leah Busby. Photo by Ruth White

The Muse helps children live smart, stay well The Muse opened a new exhibit last weekend that features three central themes to educate children and families on playing smart, eating smart and being well. The goal for the new health and wellness exhibit is to promote health literacy and personal re-

sponsibility for health. “‘Live Smart, Stay Well!’ is an interactive and educational learning landscape that will inspire lifelong choices that families make in regards to healthy eating, active lifestyles and regular wellness check-ups. We are excited to serve our

community in this way,” said Ellie Kittrell, executive director of The Muse Knoxville. The Muse completed its capital campaign for the exhibit in late June with a $25,000 grant from the Siddiqi Charitable Foundation. The purpose of the

foundation is to promote the health and wellness of the residents of East Tennessee and Appalachia. Kittrell says, “Their significant support of the exhibit represents the foundation’s commitment to this mission’s importance to our youngest citizenry.”

New product strengthens cells

Bob Bryant

Bob Bryant of Powell talked about his work with ASEA during the business spotlight at the Powell Business and Professional Association’s July meeting. ASEA is a dietary supplement that strengthens your cells. “It’s an important discovery for health,” he said.

The supplement is basically salt and water in which “core free-floating atoms of NA-CLH-O are reassembled to exactly match the balanced molecules that the body already produces,” according to the brochure. ASEA holds over 30 U.S. and international patents on the

process, and each batch is certified by BioAgilytix, a thirdparty laboratory that partners with eight of the top 10 pharmaceutical and biotech companies in the world. Bryant is an independent agent. He can be reached at 865-659-6318 or bobbryant. teamasea.com.

Knoxville Police chief David Rausch says officer Joshua Dykes is “trusted and respected” and “embodies what a true law enforcement professional is.” The Rotary Club of Farragut agreed and presented Dykes its prestigious 2016 Service Above Self award. This is the 12th year Farragut Rotary has honored an emergency-services professional in recognition of work Joshua Dykes that goes far above and beyond the call of duty. Rausch nominated Dykes and explained why the 10-year veteran of the force deserved the honor, although he admitted how “bittersweet” it was, since Dykes is about to leave KPD to attend law school at Lincoln Memorial University. Dykes was named KPD Officer of the Year in 2015. His accomplishments are many, covering a wide range of experiences. He helped save the life of a 2-year-old who was having a seizure. A man eating at Cracker Barrel was choking on food; six thrusts of the Heimlich maneuver later, Dykes had dislodged the food and saved his life. That earned him the department’s Life Saving Award. During a resident check on a freezing January day in 2015, he found a woman in her late 80s with no heat, no food and no family. He went to a store and bought food for her and her pets and notified KUB to get her utilities restored. He continues to check on her. Rausch also nominated Dykes because of the officer’s investigative work in arresting suspects involved in fraud and felony theft, working with the fire department’s arson investigators, and Dykes’ work with the Crime Suppression Initiative in East Knoxville. “Officer Dykes is a well-rounded officer who was able to show compassion and caring for those in need, as well as doing outstanding investigative work for our community,” said Rausch. Dykes became a little emotional in accepting the award. “This is a great honor, and I don’t know how to express my thanks,” he said. “I was just doing my job. I am really going to miss the chief and the department.” Let’s add, “And a job well done, officer!” ■

North Knox Rotary

Chris Rohwer of North Knox Rotary reports $4,500 has been raised toward the club’s goal of $13,000 to upgrade the kitchen of the club-sponsored cerebral palsy group home in Fountain City.

BIZ NOTES ■ Dr. Matthew Bessom has joined Summit Medical Group at Deane Hill as an internal medicine physician. He graduated summa Dr. Bessom cum laude from the University of Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering. He earned his medical degree from Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State ■ University and completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the Greenville Health System University of South Carolina

Jarnigan

Loveday

School of Medicine. He is board certified in internal medicine. He and his wife, Lisa, a pediatrician, have three children and live in West Knoxville. Info: 865584-5762. Jeff Jarnigan is now operations manager of the Cumulus MediaKnoxville radio station cluster, headlined by

Newhouse

Newhouse started as an anesthesia tech in surgery and pursued a career in digital marketing with Hibu selling SEM and SEO products. He was a loan originator with Southwest Funding in Knoxville for two

Roberts

WIVK-FM. Jarnigan has 30 years of radio broadcasting experience in the Knoxville market and over 20 years’ experience in programming management. Jarnigan called his new job “akin to winning the radio lottery.” ■ Mark Newhouse has joined First Community Mortgage as a loan originator at FCM’s Knoxville branch.

years. ■ Susan Loveday has been promoted to vice president of talent strategies and relations at Summit Strategic Solutions. She will work with the CEO and executive team to meet company and client goals. Dr. Wesley Dean, chair of Healthcaring Ventures, parent

company of Summit Strategic Solutions, called Loveday “a problem solver and team player with excellent people skills.” ■ Katrina Roberts, former creative director for the Daily Beacon at UT, has joined Moxley Carmichael as graphic and digital media designer. She graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in English from UT in May. Roberts was salutatorian at Nashville School of the Arts, a public magnet high school for students interested in the arts. She was on staff at the Daily Beacon throughout her college career and was

a two-time recipient of the Tennessee AP College Award for Best News Graphic Design/Illustration. ■ Natalie and Marshall Stair have opened a furniture and home décor store, Nest Knoxville, on the 100 block of Gay Street. Nest Knoxville will focus on one-of-a-kind showroom samples from some of the top furniture brands in the country, along with home accessories and gifts for all occasions. Marshall Stair, an attorney, serves on Knoxville City Council. Nest Knoxville is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

GRAND OPENING Introducing new neighborhood

Sunday, July 24, 2016

CLAY RIDGE by Carl Perry Construction, LLC Call Terri for information on the 9 available lots still available for custom builds.

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2717 Clay Top in Clay Ridge Total Craftsman inside and out! This 2 story beauty offers master suite on main, and 3 other large bedrooms upstairs! Builder is putting his signature touch with built-ins and lots of Character! Home features Stack Stone fireplace, shaker cabinetry, granite, hardwood, tile, 2 doors insulated steal garage doors, upper end appliances, wood tread staircase, covered 12x14 patio, and porch. MLS 964412 $259,900

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THROUGH SUNDAY, JULY 24 “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.

THROUGH SUNDAY, JULY 31 “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.

Alzheimer’s Tennessee kick off for “Purple Out Day,” noon, The Foundry, 747 World’s Fair Park Drive. Speaker: Knox County Court Clerk Mike Hammond. “Purple Out Day” will be Friday, July, 29, and is a campaign to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s and related dementias as well as raise funds to support the work of Alzheimer’s Tennessee. Info: alzTennessee.org; 544-6288; 888-326-9888. 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 Corn boil, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Faith Masonic Lodge, 115 Lafayette Drive, Oak Ridge. Sponsored by the Grand Court, Order of the Amaranth. Cost: $8. Includes corn and all the trimmings. Carryout available. 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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 Afternoon Delight presented by Smoky Mountain Storytellers, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Vienna Coffee House, 212 College St., Maryville. Donations accepted. Info: Sheri Liles, 680-8453 or spinningmaid@gmail; smokymountaintellers.org. Movie party: “Minions,” 3 p.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750. “Read and Ride with Daniel Tiger,” 11 a.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Free event. The animated character Daniel Tiger is the star of “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” currently seen on East Tennessee PBS.

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.

THURSDAY, JULY 21 AAA Driver Improvement Course, 5:309:30 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.

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. 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.

MONDAY, JULY 25 Computer Workshop: Excel, 2-4:15 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Requires “Word Basics” or equivalent skills. Info: registration: 215- 8700. West Knox Book Club: “Circling the Sun” by Paula McClain, 10 a.m., Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golfclub Road. Info: 588-8813.

TUESDAY, JULY 26 Auditions for Encore Theatrical Company production of “Rock of Ages,” 6:30 p.m., Walters State Community College, 500 S. Davy Crockett Parkway in Morristown. Looking to cast 10 men and eight women with strong vocal abilities to sing rock music, good comedic timing and ability to move well. Info: etcplays. org or 423-318-8331. Awesome Science with Dr. Al Hazari, 3 p.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Info: 470-7033. Brown Bag Lecture: “The Viking Age and Norse Genealogy,” noon-1 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Presented by Ron Jones. Info: 215-8824. The Corporate Slyder Cup world cornhole championship, exhibit hall at the Knoxville Convention Center, 701 Henley St. Hosted by the American Cornhole Organization. Open to players of all skill levels. Doors open 4 p.m.; competition begins 6 p.m. Info/registration: americancornhole.com or 1-888563-2002. Einstein Simplified Comedy Improv troop, 8 p.m., Scruffy City Hall, Market Square. Free admission. “Ginseng: Gold in Those Mountains,” 11 a.m.noon, Karns Senior Center, 8042 Oak Ridge Highway. Presented by master gardener Janie Bitner. Free and open to the public. Info: 951-2653.

2nd annual Travis Wegener Memorial Car Show Open to all makes & models Saturday, Aug. 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food City, 7350 Clinton Highway in Powell (corner of Powell Drive and Clinton Highway) Lunch will be served by Food City with all proceeds going toward the Travis Donald Wegener Fund to Enhance Powell. While you’re in Powell, stop by Powell Station Park to play the Travis Donald Wegener Memorial Disc Golf Course, paid for in part from proceeds of last year’s car show. Funds raised this year will go toward development of the Collier Preserve, an 11-acre natural park adjacent to Powell Branch Library.

Car entry fee is $20

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For vendor space, call 865-208-2996

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