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July 29, August 31, 2013 2016

Baker Creek Bottoms

Say THUNDER! Want a fireworks hit this weekend? Drive up Hwy. 33 to Maynardville’s Wilson Park where PyroShows, formerly of Boomsday fame, will present a 10-minute show synchronized to music from the Sound Machine. Thunder in the Park is set for 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, at Wilson Park., located behind Union County High School. Afternoon events include a huge Cruise-In including the General Lee, music by the Sound Machine and vendors’ row with items to buy or explore from local vendors. Sponsored by the Union County Chamber of Commerce, the event could draw folks from miles away. Admission, parking and even vendor set-up are free. The event is family-friendly with law enforcement officers walking through the crowd. Attendees should bring blankets or lawn chairs. “We’ll be having fun together,� said Leslie Corum, new president of the county chamber and experienced event promoter. Funding comes fully from Union County’s hotel/motel tax, collected from visitors who spend the night at a county campground or marina. It can only be used to promote tourism, said Gary England. “Absolutely no property tax money will be spent on this show.� From 5 to 8:30 p.m. there will be face painting, balloonmaking and mini-cars from Kerbela Shriners. Businesses are donating prizes for bingo from 5-7 under a tent. From 7-9 p.m. there will be a concert by Southern Drift Band. And up at the Cruise-in, the Sound Machine will run from 5-10. The Chamber will be selling commemorative T-shirts and memorabilia. Kelly Mull from Faces Gone Wild will handle face-painting. Look her up, said Corum. She’s good. “We’re not turning anybody down,� said England. “Bring your showcars and trucks and they will be in the show.� – S. Clark

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The former Sevier Heights Baptist Church buildings

By Betsy Pickle The former buildings of Sevier Heights Baptist Church on Sevier Heights Road between Taylor Road and Wallace Drive are a stately, impressive sight. But since the church moved to a larger campus on Alcoa Highway in 1999, the old property hasn’t seen much activity. Open Door Church bought the buildings in 2002, and since then church congregations and athletic enterprises have shared the site. Lately, the parking area, including a satellite “sea of asphalt,� has come in handy for gatherings to promote milestones of the Ur-

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ban Wilderness. But everyone in South Knoxville – especially those in the South Haven and South Woodlawn neighborhoods – has wanted to see the campus put to heavier, more regular use. Developers Tom Weiss and Thomas Krajewski of Weissco believe they have the plan, and they have the land under contract. Weiss and Krajewski met recently with the South Knoxville Neighborhood & Business Coalition to discuss their intention to turn the property into a development that complements the Urban Wildness and espe-

cially Baker Creek Preserve. “I believe Knoxville’s identity 20 years from now may be outdoor activities,� said Weiss. “I love it.� The trailhead for the preserve is adjacent to the property, which Weissco has dubbed Baker Creek Bottoms. One of the key elements of their development is a hostel with as many as 24 units. “Knoxville does not have a hostel,� said Weiss, although he noted, “there’s one in the works downtown.� Many SoKno leaders have been advocating for a hostel to accommodate out-of-town visitors to the Urban Wilderness, and the

SKNBC representatives seemed excited about the idea. Although plans are “still in the formative stages,� Weiss and Krajewski said the other key element of the development would be a 20-unit residential space, either apartments or condominiums. Weiss called Baker Creek Bottoms a “unique, eclectic development� that would “bring under the same umbrella (entities) not usually associated together.� He envisions having a fine restaurant or gastro-pub and a brewery in the space. To page 3

Kicks, not cabinets, at Pease site

The Knoxville Martial Arts Academy is moving out of the former Sevier Heights Baptist Church building and into the former Pease Furniture building at 4201 Martin Mill Pike. The academy will have its first classes at the new location on Thursday, Sept. 1. A grand opening will be held in early October. Pease Furniture and a retouched image of its soon-to-be facade

City wants Augusta access to Fort Dickerson Park By Sandra Clark Condemnation of property is usually a last resort, but after “years� of unsuccessful negotiations, the Knoxville City Council has voted unanimously to acquire, by condemnation if necessary, some 1,500 square feet of land at 520 Augusta Avenue for access to Fort

Dickerson Park. The Aug. 16 vote was unanimous, on a motion by South Knoxville’s city council member, Nick Pavlis. It was recommended by Mayor Madeline Rogero and advocated by Joe Walsh, director of Parks and Recreation. The property owners are Dennis and

Kathy Phillips. According to tax records, they do not live on the property. The parcel contains a medium-size tree, but no structures, and is appraised for $1,150. The Phillips property adjoins the city park. The main entrance is off Chapman Highway.

LMU renovates historic building for Legal Aid of ET By Wendy Smith Legal Aid of East Tennessee’s former executive director David Yoder was once told that the organization would never be thought of as “permanent� until it owned its space. Now, after leasing space on Gay Street for over 35 years, Legal Aid will have its own digs on the Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law campus. Technically, it will still have a lease − $1 per year − but the plan is for a longterm partnership that will serve the community and train future lawyers. Yoder was credited with the idea for the move during a leasesigning ceremony held in front of the historic Stair Building last week. The building dates back to

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ing machine when she worked for a Market Square nonprofit 35 years ago. She’s observed the good work of the organization ever since, she said. She pointed out her former office space in the Duncan School of Law, which was the Greater Knoxville Chamber at the time, and said she worked in the Stair Building as a TVA planner. “It’s great to see this wonderful building put back to use.� The partnership is a triple-win because it will benefit underserved residents and law students as well as the community at large through the renovation of a historic property, she said. Judge Gary Wade, dean of the Duncan School of Law, said the move will accommodate law stu-

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the mid-1800s when it was constructed as part of what’s now the Tennessee School for the Deaf. The campus served as a hospital during the Civil War and was reclaimed by the school after the war ended. The city of Knoxville purchased the property in 1922. The building is named for Fred Stair, who served on the school board from 1931 to 1939 and founded Stair Tech High School at City Hall Park. He also served as Knoxville mayor 1942-43. LMU, with the cooperation of the city and the Old City Hall Knoxville Partnership, will renovate the building. The agreement has been in the works for several years, Yoder says. Mayor Madeline Rogero recalled borrowing Legal Aid’s copy-

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dents, who are all required to provide pro bono service. LMU President Jim Dawson said the university and Legal Aid are both focused on “doing work for those who most need it.� After the signing ceremony, Yoder said the new partnership reminds him of the historic tie between Legal Aid societies and Howard University in Washington, D.C., which has produced many Legal Aid attorneys. LAET has always utilized law students, he said. “It’s some of the best legal training you can get. It’s real legal work with live clients.�

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Medical student ‘shocked’ by thyroid cancer diagnosis

Medical school, fi nal exams, wedding plans and cancer. This is one year Sarah Nichols will remember for a long time. “I was under a lot of stress, and I let it overwhelm me more times than I care to admit,” Nichols says, “but even in those times, I knew I had to keep going.” Aside from a small scar on her neck, Nichols, 23, bears no obvious signs of thyroid cancer after her successful surgery at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She bears no signs of the stress she’s survived in recent months, either. She only radiates happiness, like a new bride should. The whirlwind had its beginning years ago when Nichols was in high school. Family members noticed what appeared to be a swelling of Nichols’ thyroid. There had been a history of thyroid problems in her family. “So it was always on the radar,” Nichols explains. In 2012, her endocrinologist ordered an ultrasound and a biopsy which confirmed the thyroid was swollen, but there was no cancer present. It was recommended she come back in a year for a checkup. When Sarah returned to the doctor one year after her biopsy, new nodules had formed. Her doctor considered the constant growth of her thyroid and suggested that it be removed. Nichols made the decision to see a surgeon. After the holidays, she made an appointment with Troy Kimsey, MD, who specializes in cancer surgery, and surgeries involving the thyroid. Kimsey is also a thyroid cancer survivor. “There will be about 62,500 new cases of thyroid cancer diagnosed this year,” Kimsey says, “and it occurs about three times more often in women than men.” Kimsey says the overall incidence of a thyroid nodule being cancerous is relatively low. “However, the risk is much higher in young patients with a thyroid nodule,” he says, “especially patients younger than 20 years of age.” As Kimsey explained the risks and benefits of removing the thyroid, Nichols thought about the end of the school year coming up, and the wedding she was looking forward to in June. Scheduling the surgery for March would give her time to fully recover and be ready for the exciting days ahead. Kimsey skillfully and successfully per-

Sarah Nichols is a medical student at Lincoln Memorial University who faced thyroid cancer while she was taking exams and planning her wedding. “I knew I had to keep going,” Nichols says. formed the procedure at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, and a follow-up visit was scheduled for seven days later to make sure she was healing properly, and to go over the pathology report. Nichols remembers sitting in Kimsey’s office early in the morning, waiting for what she presumed would be a clean bill of health. Instead, he came into the room, sat down, and gently explained that she had cancer.

“I had no thought going into this doctor’s appointment that it was going to be anything other than negative – not even a little bit – almost literally not even a one percent thought that it was going to be anything, and he tells me it turns out my nodule was fully termed cancer,” Nichols recalls. “I was in shock.” Nichols remembers that the only thing she could say at first was, “Oh.”

“That was my little response,” she laughs. “It was almost more funny to me than it was scary, because I was so shocked, and I just couldn’t believe what he was saying.” When it began to sink in, she was grateful she had a surgeon who didn’t send her away to find all the answers on her own. Being a cancer survivor himself, Kimsey was able to talk to Nichols as only a fellow survivor can. Nichols’ final exams were looming by this time, and wedding plans were kicking into high gear. It was not a convenient time to have cancer, even if it was a cancer with a high survival rate. But cancer is no respecter of life, and Nichols knew she had to make some critical decisions. She opted for radioactive ablation, removing all remaining traces of the thyroid, and thereby greatly reducing the risk of another round of cancer. She scheduled it to be performed after fi nals and before the wedding. A follow-up body scan revealed no evidence of cancer, and she is now free and clear to enjoy life as a newlywed. She will continue to closely monitor her health with the help of her endocrinologist, and her experience has added a new dimension to her calling as a physician. As a medical student, Nichols had an opportunity to “job shadow” Kimsey. She already appreciated his skill and compassion as her surgeon. Seeing him with other patients and medical staff in day-to-day work life made her appreciate him even more. “He reaches out to people, and touches people, and meets them where they are,” Nichols says. “I’m not just saying he was an exceptional doctor to me. I can say that after observing how he treats other patients.” Now that Nichols has her own story of survival, she will follow that example as she enters the medical profession in the not-too-distant future. “I didn’t wish for the things that have happened, but I think your personal experiences provide you with insight, and I think that insight can allow you to be a more sympathetic doctor,” Nichols says. “Dr. Kimsey was able to provide that sympathy, understanding and guidance for me. That’s the kind of doctor I want to be one day.”

Surgeon and survivor understanding thyroid cancers Surgical oncologist Troy Kimsey, MD, of Fort Sanders Regional has a special understanding of Sarah Nichols’ case. That’s because like Nichols, Kimsey is a thyroid cancer survivor. “I underwent a total thyroidectomy in December 2012,” Kimsey says. “The overall prognosis for differentiated thyroid cancer is excellent,” Kimsey says, “so my challenge has been not to take the diagnosis too lightly, but also to be grateful it was not a diagnosis with a much worse prognosis.” Kimsey has been undergoing periodic follow-up ultrasounds and labs with no evidence of cancer. “I take too much for granted,” Kimsey

says. “It helps me make the most of today when I realize how easily it can be taken away.” If it seems like more people are having thyroid surgery these days, it’s not your imagination. “Thyroid cancer occurs about Troy Kimsey, three times more often in MD women than men,” Kimsey says. More than 47,000 cases of thyroid cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women this year and more than 15,000 cases in men. “The incidence of thyroid cancer has increased in recent years due to the increased detection of

nodules with more utilized and higher quality thyroid ultrasounds,” Kimsey explains. “However, the death rate from thyroid cancer has remained relatively stable over many years.” “Most thyroid cancers develop in patients with no known risk factors. Nevertheless, some people are at a greater risk than others. Anyone exposed to ionizing radiation, especially in childhood, is at risk of developing thyroid cancer. In addition, anyone who develops a thyroid nodule before the age of 20 has a higher risk of having thyroid cancer. There are also genetic syndromes that lead to an increased incidence of thyroid cancers, so family history plays a significant role.

There are several types of thyroid cancer, but the vast majority are differentiated thyroid cancers, which means they carry cells that are similar to those found in a healthy thyroid. The differentiated cancers are comprised of papillary thyroid cancer and follicular thyroid cancer, and they have a very good prognosis. Other types of thyroid cancer include medullary thyroid cancer, anaplastic thyroid cancer and thyroid lymphoma. If detected early, the majority of thyroid cancers can be treated successfully.

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look for donations Colonial Village residents – human and feathered – have been through this before: the neighborhood’s landmark Butterfly Lake drying out due to drought conditions. Puzzled ducks and geese pick their way across a spongy meadow that’s supposed to be covered in water. Neighbors driving by stop to take photos of the heartbreaking sight. So once again, Patti Thigpen is spearheading a campaign to raise funds to pay KUB to fill the lake from a nearby fire hydrant. “It’s almost as low as it was the first time I did this in October of 2007,� says Thigpen, who lives about a mile from the lake. Recent rainfall did nothing to alleviate the situation. In 2007, she says, “I had to fight the city, the state, TWRA. Every time I got approval by an organization,

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KUB wanted something else. And I had to track down the owner, get their permission, because it’s private property.� Drought was blamed for the sinking water level in 2007. When the pond started losing water again in 2008, neighbors suspected that KUB drainage work was to blame, though the utility said tests showed their work had caused no ill effects. Drought is the suspected culprit again this time. KUB has dismantled the hoops Thigpen has to jump through, but she says the lack of a “fight� has resulted in less publicity. And costs

Ducks and geese walking where they’d usually be swimming at Butterfly Lake in Colonial Village are wondering where the water has gone. Photo by Betsy Pickle have gone up over the past nine years. Thigpen, who has lived in Colonial Village since 2000, also says she hasn’t found as many fundraising collaborators as before.

She has received donations of just over $1,000 toward an expected bill of $2,000. The previous occasions, she stood on the road next to the lake with a buck-

et, asking for cash gifts, but her work schedule hasn’t allowed her to do that this summer. “I’m hoping some checks come in the mail,� she says.

To help fill the lake, send checks payable to KUB, account No. 6819333454 (duck pond), to Patti Thigpen, 312 W. Ford Valley Road, Knoxville, TN 37920.

LMU renovates

From page 1 Sheri Fox, the current executive director, and LAET board president Donald Mason also attended the ceremony. The publicly funded law office, which has existed in Knoxville for over 50 years, serves 26 counties. It provides free legal help with civil matters to those who can’t afford to hire an attorney. LMU President Jim Dawson speaks in front of the Stair Building, which will be renovated and leased to Legal Aid of East Tennessee. Renovations are expected to be completed in early 2017.

Baker Creek Bottoms

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Mayor Madeline Rogero chats with law school dean Gary Wade on a tour of the Stair Building. Photos by Wendy Smith

South Knoxville Neighborhood & Business Coalition members Kim Pieratt and Jake Hudson look over the site plan for Baker Creek Bottoms with Tom Weiss and Thomas Krajewski of Weissco.

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“It’s 77,000 square feet and has a big basement,� he said. “It’s a lot of space to reprogram. “We’re promising to maintain at least 40 percent of the existing building stock. We think we’re going to maintain a lot more than that.� Weissco has also been “speaking to some very well established cultural organizations� about basing their headquarters on the site. That could and probably would include performance space. “I would like to see a music venue,� said Danny Gray, a representative of the South Woodlawn Neighborhood Association. “I would, too,� said Weiss. He said there also could be some “limited� retail development. “This is really a team effort,� said Weiss. “A pretty diverse group will be leading this parade. We’ve had interest from a bike shop because of the trail being right there. There could be some limited retail. I don’t see it as a great retail (space).� Sevier Heights Baptist Church purchased the land in 1935 and started construction in 1938. The church sold the campus shortly after moving to its Alcoa Highway location. The property is zoned R-1, and Weissco

is applying for a rezoning to C-3. That zoning doesn’t allow for mixed use (business and residential) except for special exceptions from the Metropolitan Planning Commission. Weiss said they also realize that C-3 could allow uses that neighbors would not want, and he said Weissco is working with the MPC to redline specific uses that would not be approved. Weiss said they have met with First District City Council member Nick Pavlis, Legacy Parks executive director Carol Evans and leaders of the South Haven Neighborhood Association and have experienced “no opposition.� Linda Rust, SHNA president, said Weiss met with the board and “we’re optimistic. We like his ideas. We want to hear more. However, she said the group wants to hear feedback from the immediate neighbors, who are encouraged to attend the next South Haven meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Hillcrest United Methodist Church. Because this rezoning requires consideration under the South Sector Plan, which won’t be up for discussion again until October, Weissco will appear at the MPC meeting at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 13.

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government Gender-based lawsuits not limited to UT It seems that the University of Tennessee Athletic Department is not alone when it comes to treating some women less fairly than men. Over $5.5 million has been paid out by UT to make the lawsuits over Title IX gender violations go away. A few blocks away in the City County Building, it seems that the Metropolitan Planning Commission has been doing similar things to some women on its staff. In fact, Dee Anne Reynolds, who was the chief financial officer before former director Mark Donaldson fired her, filed a lawsuit over an employment retaliation issue from which she is now collecting $800,000. The wrongful termination occurred June 24, 2014, and the lawsuit was filed almost a year later. Reynolds’ action in assisting a female employee, Elizabeth Albertson, was the cause of her firing. Defendant agreed to “allow judgment to be entered in favor of the plaintiff on all issues raised by her in the Third Amended Complaint.� The money to pay this comes from an MPC insurance policy with the Municipal Technical Advisory Service pool in Nashville. This policy had been acquired as management concern with Reynolds was growing in 2014. In fact, it was expressly made retroactive so that this ongoing dispute would be covered if litigation occurred. This writer has learned that Reynolds was fired the same day that the defendant signed the check paying MTAS for the new insurance policy. It is stunning that no MPC member intervened to find out the facts and question the termination of Reynolds, who was doing her job well. Today under a new law, the director answers to Mayors Rogero and Burchett and not MPC. No MPC commissioner, male or female, sought an explanation of the lawsuit at an open meeting. Donaldson simply misled the entire commission and perhaps the two mayors. The new MPC director, Gerald Green, was not there and starts with a clean slate, but he has inherited a legacy of silence. What steps will he, the two mayors and MPC commissioners take to prevent this from occurring again? Steve Wise, MPC attorney, may want to counsel staff

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Pallbearers load Chris Christenberry’s coffin onto a horse-drawn glass hearse at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel for its trip to Highland Memorial Cemetery. Photo by Betsy Pickle

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and commissioners on this. Wise insists there is no admission of liability by MPC; however, a casual observer might say there are 800,000 reasons to think otherwise. Reynolds was smart to get local attorney David Burkhalter to represent her. He did an effective job. Local media ignored the filing of the lawsuit in 2015 while plaintiffs against UT received massive coverage. While MPC is not as exciting as sports, the issues are just as serious when it involves one’s professional career. Mayors Burchett and Rogero should take time in the future in their MPC appointments to ask their choices how they feel about these issues and if they will explore/discuss them when raised. What steps is the new MPC leadership taking to avoid these issues in the future? Have commissioners been briefed? Have they even asked about it? The funding from the insurance policy is part of the Tennessee Municipal League, and Knoxville is a dues-paying member. ■Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst will speak at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Baker Center as part of the Ashe Lecture Series on issues facing the U.S. in Ukraine, Russia and Eastern Europe as well as NATO. He is now director of the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia center. The talk is open to the public. This writer sponsors these talks for the public. ■It is surprising that local Democrats picked a replacement for Joe Armstrong, Rick Staples, who has his own set of legal issues (civil, not criminal) dealing with child support. A clean break from pending legal issues might have made better political sense. Staples is a cinch to win this time as the GOP failed to field a candidate in the district. Staples is very pleasant. but is often vague on issues. His real challenge will come in the Democratic Primary in 2018 if he has a credible rival like former Mayor Daniel Brown. Former state Rep. Pete Drew is an independent candidate on Nov. 8.

Saying goodbye to Knoxville icons August was brutal in more ways than the heat. Two local icons left us. They had in common a church, abundant singing talent and funeral processions that evoked stately marches of yesteryear. Mary Will Webb Rogers, widow of former Knoxville Mayor Leonard Rogers, passed away on Aug. 1 in hospice in Crossville. Even before her tenure as First Lady of Knoxville, 19651971, she was widely known as an educator, finishing her career with 15 years as a math teacher at Young High School. Born in Bentonville, Ark., “Mary Will� was an exceptional athlete in several sports. She started playing golf at 52 in 1965 and continued until 2010. She also had a beautiful singing voice – to which mourners at her Aug. 6 memorial service could attest. The service included two recordings by Mrs. Rogers: “The Holy City� and “This Is My Prayer.� It isn’t often that the deceased has the opportunity to sing at her own funeral, but the music was a wel-

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come and inspired addition. Mrs. Rogers, a longtime South Knoxvillian and a member of First Baptist Church from 1931 to 1982, when she and her husband moved to Fairfield Glade, was not one to demand a fuss. However, the short trek from Berry Funeral Home to Woodlawn Cemetery brought Chapman Highway traffic to a standstill for a time, befitting the beloved centenarian. Many thought of Barbara Christine Dean Christenberry as a sort of first lady of Knoxville. “Chris� and husband Dexter A. Christenberry Sr.’s colonnaded house on Kingston Pike was the setting for many parties, dinners and galas, and she loved cooking for and welcoming guests to the home in which they raised their large family. A registered nurse who

grew up in Smith wood, Mrs. Christenberry was a noted soloist with the Knoxville Women’s Chorus and beyond. She loved gardening and was a past president of the Knoxville Rose Society and local consulting Rosarian for the American Rose Society. She was involved in many civic and charitable groups, but most of all she was active in life as a devoted mother, grandmother and friend. Her sudden passing on Aug. 17 took all who knew her by surprise. A member of First Baptist Church for more than 55 years and a widow for nearly eight, Mrs. Christenberry made it a habit to pay her respects at funerals, and her kindness was repaid at her church service on Aug. 22 and burial on Aug. 23. Although she gave the impression that she would live forever, Mrs. Christenberry had promised her intimates that she would depart this earth in style – in a horse-drawn glass hearse. She kept her word. Last Tuesday afternoon, grieving family and friends placed her coffin into an

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elegant carriage operated by a single horse and driver for the journey from Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel down Kingston Pike to Highland Memorial Cemetery. It took about half an hour for the procession to reach its destination, and hundreds of drivers were left to wonder what special person was being conveyed in this old-time style. It could honestly be said of both Chris and Mary Will, they don’t make them like they used to.

County campaign offices gear up With the recent opening of the Knox County Trump/ Pence campaign headquarters in Farragut, the county now has local offices for both major party presidential candidates. Hillary for Knoxville headquarters has been open here since the beginning of August. “Former Sheriff Tim Hutchison is the county chair for the Trump campaign,� said Suzanne Dewar, first vice chair of the Knox County Republican Party and headquarters manager. Hutchison was a Trump delegate at the Republican National Convention in July. The office will be supporting down-ballot races and has voter registration forms on site.

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Find Trump headquarters at the National Rx building, 11134 Kingston Pike. Office space and a phone room are set up for staff and volunteers. At this writing the telephones were yet to be installed, but are expected soon. The number is 865-689-4671. Dewar said the number of volunteers will vary, “but we can always use more.� Campaign buttons and signs are for sale from $2 and up, with Dewar explaining, “We

are not a swing state so we pay the cost.� The office is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Hillary for Knoxville is located in the Knox County Democratic Party headquarters, 311 Morgan St. Strategy and coordination captain Elizabeth Rowland is the campaign chair, while Sylvia Woods runs the office. Clinton has strong support from Mayor Madeline Rogero, a delegate at the Democratic National Convention. “Many of the volunteers worked for Clinton’s primary campaign in 2008 and are picking up their phones again now,� said Woods. Literally, they are using their own cell phones to make calls from the office.

The phone banks are open Sundays from 2-4 p.m., but will expand hours later in September. Office hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from noon to 3 p.m. After Labor Day, the office will be open on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 865540-4001. Signs, buttons and stickers are also for sale at prices comparable to those of the Trump campaign. “Our goal is get out the vote for Hillary,� says Woods. “It is critical to reach as many as possible.� Whether your slogan is “Make America Great Again� or “Stronger Together,� make your voice heard by voting early (Oct. 19 to Nov. 3) or on Election Day, Nov. 8.

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You’re invited to a month’s worth of special events. Seminars & Events – September 2016 Mighty Musical Monday

Tennova Senior Day at Dixie Stampede

Dor L’Dor is a Hebrew term for “generation to generation.” It looks back to the practice of families of Klezmer musicians passing down this rich musical tradition to their children and perfectly describes the makeup of this band. Make plans to enjoy the sometimes frenzied, sometimes tender, sometimes playful - but always fresh and exciting - sound of Dor L’Dor.

See you at Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede in Pigeon Forge for a special luncheon performance. Filled with thrilling horse rides, spectacular special effects, musical productions and a delicious four-course meal, this will definitely be a highlight of your autumn season. And, don’t forget your camera!

Monday, September 5 Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Tennessee Theatre 604 South Gay Street, Knoxville

Dixie Stampede 3849 Parkway, Pigeon Forge

Dr. Bill Snyder and Freddie Brabson will also entertain on the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ. Concert is free. Sack lunches are available for $5 in the lobby while supplies last, or bring your own.

Tuesday, September 20 11:00 a.m. Wellness Expo 1:15 p.m. Dixie Belle Saloon Show 2:00 p.m. Dixie Stampede Show & Meal

Dr. Bill Snyder

Call 800-356-1676 and mention “Senior Day” for information and tickets. Cost is $35.42 per person.

No registration required.

Joint Pain – Don’t Let It Slow You Down

Tip the Scale in the Right Direction – Options for Weight Loss

Symptoms of osteoarthritis may vary greatly from person to person: inflammation, pain or stiffness in the joint, and warmth or “creaking” are all common complaints. The prognosis of adults with osteoarthritis depends on which joints are affected and whether or not the symptoms impair day-to-day function. Join us for a discussion about arthritis and about ways to preserve your joint function.

If you are ready to shed some pounds, you are not alone. Approximately 45 million Americans embark on diets each year in the quest for a fitter, slimmer body. If you’ve tried everything to lose weight and nothing seems to work, join us for this free seminar to find out if you are a candidate for weight loss surgery.

Thursday, September 1 Tuesday, September 13 Thursday, October 6 Thursday, October 20 5:30-7:30 p.m. Turkey Creek Medical Center 10820 Parkside Drive, Knoxville Johnson Conference Center Space is limited. Register by one day before the program.

Tuesday, September 20 1:00-2:00 p.m. Physicians Regional Medical Center 900 E. Oak Hill Avenue, Knoxville Emerald Room Presenter: Terrie Peltier, R.N.

Wednesday, September 21 5:30-6:30 p.m. Stephen Boyce, M.D., and K. Robert Williams, M.D.

Getting Your House In Order Unexpected, end-of-life situations can happen at any age, so it’s important for all adults to be prepared. Participants will receive a complimentary “House in Order” book that provides one location for medical history, estate and financial information, funeral plans and advance directives.

Turkey Creek Medical Center 10820 Parkside Drive, Knoxville Johnson Conference Center Presenter: Mandy Stinnett, R.N. Register by one day before the program.

Senior Circle Travel Through Time Located in Chestnut Hill, Tennessee – about 10 miles from downtown Dandridge - is the Bush Brothers Manufacturing Facility. Adjacent to the plant and housed in the original A.J. Bush & Company General Store is the Visitor Center. Mark your calendar and travel back to 1897 on this day trip with Tennova Senior Circle.

Monday, September 12 1:30-2:30 p.m. LaFollette Medical Center 923 East Central Avenue, LaFollette Executive Conference Room

Friday, September 23 10:30 a.m. Meet in the Visitor Center 11:30 a.m. Lunch followed by museum tour

Wednesday, September 14 10:00-11:00 a.m. Newport Medical Center 435 Second Street, Newport • Board Room

Bush Visitor Center • 3901 U.S. 441, Dandridge Senior Circle membership card required. Register by September 21.

Wednesday, October 5 9:00-10:00 a.m. Lakeway Regional Hospital 726 McFarland Street, Morristown • Cafeteria

Kick Joint Pain to the Curb

Thursday, October 13 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Joint pain is very common and can result from an acute injury – a single, traumatic event such as a fall; or from overuse, repetitive trauma or stress to a particular joint or muscle. Regardless of the origin, joint pain can significantly alter activities of daily living and should be addressed by a specialist. Attend this seminar presented by Dr. William Fly and learn about ways to kick your pain to the curb for good!

North Knoxville Medical Center 7565 Dannaher Drive, Powell • Sister Elizabeth Room Register by one day before the program.

Open House for New Choto Clinic More often than not, we all have healthcare needs that should be addressed, but do not require a visit to the emergency room – sinus infections, sprains and strains, minor illnesses. It’s comforting to know that when symptoms begin, expert healthcare is close by. Come meet our providers and tour the new Tennova Walk-In Clinic – Choto. We offer appointments or you can walk in for care, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. It’s the perfect solution to a hectic family lifestyle.

Open House Tuesday, September 20 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 27 Noon-1:30 p.m. Jefferson Memorial Hospital 110 Hospital Drive, Jefferson City Classroom Register by September 23.

William R. Fly, M.D.

Get Relief from Joint Pain The more informed you are, the better prepared you’ll be to make decisions about your orthopedic pain. Invite a friend, enjoy a delicious lunch and learn about the causes of and latest treatments for joint pain from orthopedic specialists from Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic. We’ll also provide information about rehabilitation and therapy, medications, exercise and nutrition.

1612 Choto Markets Way, Knoxville No registration required. Note: Clinic opens for patient care in early September.

Thursday, September 29 10:30 a.m. Orthopedics Expo 11:30 a.m. Seminar and luncheon

Enjoy an Active Lifestyle If pain affects everyday activities and prevents you from doing the things you love, it might be time to see an orthopedic specialist. Come for a bite of breakfast and learn more from Dr. William Skakun about the causes of joint pain and the latest treatments available. Refuse to let joint pain slow you down!

Foundry on the Fair Site • 747 World’s Fair Park Drive, Knoxville Register by September 23.

Tuesday, September 20 8:00-9:00 a.m. Lakeway Regional Hospital 726 McFarland Street, Morristown • Cafeteria Register by September 19.

William C. Skakun, D.O.

Herman G. Botero, D.O.

To register, call 865-320-9075 or online at Tennova.com. Independent Members and Members of the Medical Staff at Tennova Healthcare.

Chad Ferguson, M.D.

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Tennessee’s future quarterback The race is on and here comes Quinten up the backstretch. Sheriron is going to the inside. Jarrett is holding back but not for long. Translation: Those adjusted lyrics from “The Race Is On,” made famous by George Jones, say the beginning of this season is a good time to start thinking about the quarterback of next season at Tennessee. To have a potential all-star in Joshua Dobbs as the 2016 established starter is only the beginning of this Butch Jones recruiting success story. To have Quinten Dormady, Sheriron Jones and Jarrett Guarantano lined up behind him amounts to spectacular depth, limited experience, rare talent. In all my years (not quite a hundred), I have not seen such an array before. Since Doug Dickey invented the position in 1964, Tennessee quarterbacks have ranged from barely adequate to all-world. This is called namedropping: Art Galiffa, Charley Fulton, Dewey Warren, Bubba Wyche, Bobby Scott, Jim Maxwell, Condredge Holloway, Randy Wallace, Jimmy Streater, Steve Alatorre, Alan Cockrell. Tony Robinson, Jeff Francis, Sterling Henton, Andy Kelly, Heath Shuler, Peyton Manning, Tee Martin, Casey Clausen, Erik Ainge, Rick Clausen, Jonathan Crompton, Tyler Bray and Justin Worley. That was the easy part, Volunteer starting quarterbacks. Test your memory. Who was in reserve when? Here are clues: Pat Ryan, Nick Stephens, Brent Schaeffer, A.J. Suggs, Joey Mathews, James Banks, etc. Daryl Dickey once stepped up to fill a large void. Matt Simms played a lot one season.

Marvin West

In 1994, super freshmen Manning and Branndon Stewart and junior Todd Helton were behind ill-fated Jerry Colquitt. He was lost in the opener at UCLA. Replacements looked better on the depth chart than in games. Ah yes, I remember the next week. Tennessee tried all three against Florida, beginning with Helton, followed by Manning, followed by Stewart, then Manning again, then Stewart again. It didn’t seem to matter. The Vols went down, 31-0 awful, then the worst home loss in 70 years. Let us hope that Dobbs, unscathed, leads Tennessee to great heights and that the supporting cast is mostly ornamental this year and sensational in the future. I suppose they know the race is on. Dormady is a sophomore who looked like a freshman in brief appearances last year: 13 completions in 22 passes for 209 yards and a touchdown. He supposedly appeared much better in practice. He is 6-4 and 214, strong arm, mobile enough, smart son of a Texas high school coach. As the No. 5 pro-style quarterback in the 2015 recruiting class, he chose Tennessee over Alabama in part because of then-skinny depth. Redshirt freshman Sheriron Jones, 6-2 and 190, nimble and quick, from Perris, Calif., is famous for his January flip-flop. He transferred to Colorado, stayed a few days and trans-

ferred back to Tennessee. His high school coach, Pete Duffy, called it “a kind of temporary insanity.” Colorado cooperated and gave Sheriron an immediate release. Butch Jones cooperated and left the door unlocked and the light on. I am reminded of Coach Jones’ early summation of player Jones: “Sheriron is a pure dual-threat quarterback. He throws the ball extremely well and is very accurate. He can be elusive and make plays with his feet to escape pressure. Sheriron has a quarterback’s mentality with tremendous football instincts and the ability to play at a very high level.” Jarrett Guarantano,

newest Vol, 6-4 and 208, Oradell, N.J., looks more than ready for his introduction to college football. He has great physical tools, strong arm, good speed and a burning desire to win. Jarrett was a big catch. Notre Dame started recruiting him as a seventh-grader. Ohio State really wanted him – to the point of being peeved when he chose the Vols. Trust was decisive. Jarrett’s dad played at Rutgers when Jones was a coach there. Jarrett’s sister Victoria calls him “Uncle Butch.” From a distance, the present and future certainly appear interesting. Let the games begin. The race is on. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.

Governor’s visit highlights gifts for 13 high schools Jim Haslam II, founder of Pilot Oil, is welcomed to the podium by his son, Gov. Bill Haslam, during halftime at the Fulton/Maryville game last week. The Haslams were thanked for company and family gifts of over $14 million for artificial turf fields and academics. Photo by Ruth White

Gloria Johnson favored to win For Republicans, there hasn’t been a lot of good news lately. Hillary Clinton is ahead in the polls. Donald Trump keeps saying dumb things. Gloria Johnson is probably heading back to the Legislature. That’s right. Former one-term, Democratic state representative Gloria Johnson appears likely to defeat Republican Rep. Eddie Smith in the 13th District state house race. Smith hasn’t done a bad job. By most accounts, Smith has done fine work in Nashville, stayed away from scandal, and served well on the House Transportation and Education committees. Unfortunately for Smith, none of that matters. Eddie Smith won’t lose because of any action or inaction in Nashville. Instead, Johnson looks likely to win because of the cyclical nature of voter turnout and other local trends revealed in the Aug. 4 election.

Scott Frith

Johnson was first elected in 2012 in a wave of voters supporting President Obama’s re-election. When Obama wasn’t on the ballot in 2014, Johnson lost. Now, she will again have the benefit of the higher Democratic voter turnout that accompanies a presidential election. But that’s only part of the story. More interesting are the local trends revealed at the precinct level this August. While other commentators have noted that Johnson outpolled Smith in their respective primaries, few seemed to have noticed the spike in Democratic turnout in the 4th and Gill neighborhood and Sequoyah Hills where Democratic county commis-

sion candidates greatly outperformed expectations. In fact, the higher Democratic turnout in 4th and Gill nearly tipped the second district commission race to Laura Kildare. In the fourth district, Republican Hugh Nystrom won handily, but unexpectedly lost Sequoyah Hills to Democrat Marleen Davis. Both precincts are in the Smith/Johnson district. If Gloria Johnson can maintain this same level of Democratic enthusiasm in November, Eddie Smith’s hopes for re-election are in trouble. Of course, there are plenty of reasons why this could be wrong. First, an unexpected surge of Trump voters could help Smith. Second, disillusioned Democrats (particularly former Bernie Sanders supporters) could stay home as a protest against Hillary Clinton. Unexpected things happen in politics. For example, in August many believed

Gloria Johnson Eddie Smith state Rep. Martin Daniel would lose re-election in the 18th district. He had insulted Muhammad Ali on Twitter on the day after Ali’s death. Later, he (allegedly) assaulted a political opponent on a local radio show. What happened? Daniel won easily and confirmed what I have always believed about my good friends in West Knoxville. They field great high school soccer teams and send nutty white guys to Nashville. (Remember Stacey Campfield?) It’s only August. Hang on for an eventful election season! Scott Frith is a local attorney. You can visit his website at www.pleadthefrith.com

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Church members enjoy canoeing at 2015 Family Life Camp. The church is still taking applications for its 2016 camp to begin Sept. 2. Photos by Kelly Norrell

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A song in the night You shall have a song as in the night when a holy festival is kept; and gladness of heart, as when one sets out to the sound of the flute to go to the mountain of the Lord, to the Rock of Israel. (Isaiah 30:29 NRSV)

Iglesia Cristiana Vida Nueva offers help to Latinos By Kelly Kel elly ly N Norrell orre or rell re ll Iglesia Cristiana Vida Nueva (New Life Christian Church), the Spanishspeaking congregation that meets Sunday evenings at Woodlawn Christian Church, deals in what’s real. That approach is a lifeline for its approximately 60 members, many of whom are recent immigrants and refugees from Spanishspeaking countries such as Mexico, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Cuba and Guatemala. The Rev. Valdecy DaSilva, p a s t o r of IgleDaSilva sia Cristiana Vida Nueva since its founding in partnership with Woodlawn Christian in 2014, says that helping immigrants become financially stable and assimilated is part of his ministry. Those skills are key for

SENIOR NOTES ■ All Senior Centers will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, for Labor Day.

local loca loca lo call Latinos Lati La tino ino noss who, who wh ho, o, at at about abou ab bou outt 8,200, now make up p nearly nea e rl rly ly 3.5 percent of the city’s total population. “We are trying to serve the community of the immigrants. People need to find a church where they fit in and are welcome. We need fellowship in our mother tongue and our culture,” he said. But DaSilva also coaches Latinos in how to adapt. He urges them to master English, to sink roots financially, learn skills such as using checks and building credit, attend job fairs and get good job training. He and his wife, Myrna, a teacher at Central High School, urge Latino youth to succeed academically, to get scholarships and to attend college. When DaSilva heard of a little boy from Honduras who was failing math at Dogwood Elementary, he coached him weekly at the school until the child had memorized his multiplication tables. “We would run into his family at Wal-Mart

and Kroger. and Kr K Krog rog oger er.. He er He would wou ould ld ala lways ways shake hands and show appreciation,” DaSilva said. On Labor Day weekend, from Sept. 2-5, the church is hosting a Family Camp at the Smoky Mountains Christian Camp in Tellico Plains. DaSilva said he hopes about 60 people of all ages will attend – “from babies to 92-year-old grandpas.” In addition to swimming, canoeing, campfires and games, there will be sharing testimony, hearing scripture and memorizing Bible verses. Just as important will be the experience of interacting with other families. DaSilva said families can still register and receive financial assistance to go to the event. DaSilva is a fierce advocate for his flock, helping them fill out job applications and connect with local support groups. He hopes to initiate a job fair to help local Latinos get jobs in landscaping, housekeeping,

construction and cons co nsttr ns tr ucti truc tion ion a nd restaurant work. But he also yearns for improved safety training. “A lot of people do without safety training but take the jobs anyway because they need to make a living. They trim trees, work near power lines, and work with chain saws. I pray for their safety,” he said. DaSilva said his congregants are deeply sympathetic to the needs of world refugees. When Woodlawn Christian Church collected money for Syrian refugees in Jordan, its members raised an astonishing $60,000. Iglesia Cristiana Vida Nueva members gave, too. Donors included impoverished refugees from countries like Colombia and Guatemala. “They could not forget about helping refugees,” DaSilva said. “Nobody is so poor that they cannot have something to give.” Info: dasilvaministries@ yahoo.com, 4339 Woodlawn Pike, (865) 573-6721.

Music and scripture are forever linked in my mind: Much of the scripture I carry in my head is there because I sang it at some point in my life. That tendency to stick in the mind can be a blessing or a curse. There have been times I could sing myself to sleep. However, there also have been times when a tune got stuck: I couldn’t stop singing or humming it. When that happens in the middle of the night, it is not so welcome! One of the fondest memories of my life is from my junior year in college. It was final exam week of fall quarter; I, like everyone else on campus, was tired and stressed. I had given up studying for the night and was drifting off to sleep when I heard singing. I got out of bed and went to my window. There, in the courtyard below, was a group of young men (fraternity boys, no doubt) who had come to sing carols to the girls in my dorm. I can picture (and hear!) that serenade to this day! It was a holy moment, a Christmas blessing, a gift that will never be forgotten, a memory that warms my heart even now. It was, indeed, the keeping of a holy festival, and it did give me gladness of heart. Music can be stirring or soothing, jubilant or sad, Reveille or Taps. Music always sends a message, always sets a tone, and always tells a tale.

‘Permission to Laugh’ “Permission to Laugh,” a three-day women’s celebration, is coming to Park West Church, 7635 Middlebrook Pike, Sept. 29 to Oct. 1. Tickets are $45, and space is limited. Special speakers include comedian Chonda Pierce; CarolMarie Smith, founder of Anna’s Gate Ministries and host of “Permission to Laugh” Celebration; Dr. Pete Sulack, who works

with widows in India; and the Josh Eason Ministries worship team. Knoxville resident Cindy Topping is the master of ceremonies for the celebration. Other participants are the Anna-Dotes, Anna’s Gate drama and comedy team, and Radical Remnant, a dramatized worship group. Info or to purchase tickets: www.annasgate.org

Resident and military widow Patsy Lane with Mayor Tim Burchett.

■ Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett’s Senior Appreciation Picnic, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, John Tarleton Park, 3201 Division St. RSVP: 215-4007 by Sept. 9. ■ 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. Register for: Veterans Services, 9-10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 15; RSVP: 215-5645. ■ South Knox Community Center 522 Old Maryville Pike 573-3575 Monday-Friday Hours vary Offerings include a variety of senior programs. ■ John T. O’Connor Senior Center 611 Winona St. 523-1135 knoxseniors.org/oconnor. html Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Offerings include: Card games, billiards, senior fitness, computer classes, bingo, blood pressure checks 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Register for: The annual O’Connor Center Golfa Classic, 8:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16, Three Ridges Golf Course; cost: $125/player or $500/team. ■ CAC Office on Aging 2247 Western Ave.

Burchett declares Aug. 26 Retired Pfc. Gerald D. Clark accepts the official proclamation of Aug. 26 as Gerald D. Clark day in Knox County from Mayor Tim Burchett in a surprise ceremony at Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort. Photos by Nancy Anderson

By Nancy Anderson There wasn’t a dry eye in the house last Friday as Mayor Tim Burchett honored Pfc. Gerald Clark with a surprise proclamation of Aug. 26 as Gerald D. Clark day during a reception held at Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort. Having lost his right leg during WWII in the Battle of the Bulge, Clark was a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, which was chartered by Congress Aug. 26, 1958, and is comprised exclusively of military personnel who were wounded during combat. Before being honorably discharged, Clark was hospitalized for more than a year recuperating from his injuries. He is a member of a number of veterans associations and was a tireless advocate for Ben Atchley State Veterans Home. Clark was none the wiser of the true intent of the day until Buzz Buswell, Knox County director of Veterans and Senior Services, called Clark’s service number under the guise of explaining the purpose of

military dog tags. Upon hearing his number called, Clark looked around the room with a puzzled expression while hesitantly raising his hand. The room erupted in thunderous applause. Mayor Tim Burchett presented the formal proclamation to Clark saying, “Gerald gave me a lot of credit for Ben Atchley Veterans Home, but the reality is that it would not have happened without Gerald Clark. “Gerald was constantly in Nashville and talking on the phone to legislators. There is only one reason Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans Home is located where it is, and that’s Gerald Clark. “It’s a wonderful facility where my father spent his last days. “Finally, Gerald, I wanted to say thank you … until you get better paid.” Resident and military widow Patsy Lane was also honored as the wife of a Purple Heart recipient. Her husband, Chief Master Sgt. William Lane, was a glider pilot whose plane went down over Holland in 1944. Ac-

Beatrice Clark gives Gerald Clark, her husband of 70 years, a kiss on the cheek following a reception in his honor. She whispered, “I’m so proud of you!”

cording to Lane, the nose of her husband’s plane was shot off yet he was able to land the plane safely, saving the lives of the 18-member crew. He served 30 years in the Air Force, seeing action in WW II, Korea and Vietnam. When meeting Lane,

Burchett said, “What’s that saying? ‘Military wives – often left behind, but never forgotten.’ “I want to thank you for all you’ve done for our country as well.” Info: www.purpleheart. org.

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Who are the Oswalds? By Kip Oswald

During the next few weeks, I want you to get to know my family through the schools we attend. Each of us goes to very different types of schools for very different reasons. You got to know Kinzy a couple of weeks ago and why she is going to Paul Kelley Academy. Three of us go to magnet schools because of our unique interests and abilities. My mom has always wanted us to be in a diverse population that is interested in learning about all aspects of STEAM from art to engineering so that we can pursue various career paths. That is what my school and all magnet schools offer their students. This week I want you to get to know me a little better as I go to Vine Magnet Performing Arts and Sciences Middle School. My school offers a science and math integrated visual arts program, computer programming, LEGO Robotics and STEAM integrated lessons in core content classes, and for this science-math guy, it is the perfect school. It also offers modern dance, West African dance and West African drums, which are so much fun to watch even if that is not my talent. There are many things that make my school special.

One of the best things about the school is the staff. Cindy White has been the principal for three years, and she knows all the students and families by name. My mom loves her, and I have heard Mom say that Ms. White is always working to make sure that every student is doing their best. I know that if we ever need anything, she always tries to make sure we have it. She has even worked to have an after-school program to help any of us who need extra help. She also hires the best teachers who truly care about the students. When any of us need help, they make sure we get it. Another great thing for me is that we have standard dress at our school: black jacket and purple color for seventh-graders. It makes it so easy to dress and I don’t ever feel like I don’t have the right clothes since we can’t afford the expensive name brands some could wear. Next week’s article will look at the issue of dress code in schools. Then you will meet Keshawn and Latisha’s school family! Send your comments to oswaldsworldtn@gmail.com. App of the week: Science360 by National Science Foundation

Rochefort (Andrew Fetterolf) fights the musketeers Aramis, Porthos, Athos and d’Artagnan (Eric Magee, Max Harper, Quintin Rhodes and Grant Trivette) in a scene in “The Three Musketeers.�

The Knoxville Children’s Theatre is Maryville Junior High) as Aramis; and winding down its run of “The Three Quintin Rhodes (Gresham Middle) as Athos. Musketeers,� under the direction of Clare Carter. Clare is a junior at Other cast members include Ben Barber (Bearden High) as the CarWest High School and has been a dinal; Betsy Blumberg (Berean directing intern at KCT for the past year. She has performed Christian) as the queen; Tripp Keaton as M. Bonacieux; Levi in more than 15 shows and makes her directing debut Vinsant (Farragut Middle) as Biscarat; and Boone Somwith “The Three Muskemers (South-Doyle Middle) teers.� The play is set in 1625 as the king. France and is adapted from Show times for the final week of performances are 7 the novel by Alexandre Dup.m. Thursday-Friday, Sept. mas. The musketeers are 1-2; 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday, based on actual people, and newcomer d’Artagnan Sept. 3; and 4 p.m. Sunday, is based on Charles de BatzSept. 4. Tickets are available at knoxvillechildrenstheatre. Castelmore, a poor young com. Tickets are $12 per perman from Gascony who rose son or $20 for a parent and through the ranks in service to child. KCT is at 109 E. Churchthe king. Playing the musketeers well Ave. Info: 208-3677. in the production are Grant Next up at KCT will be the The Cardinal (Ben Barber) summons M. Bonacieux play “The Lion, the Witch and Trivette (Powell Middle) as (Tripp Keaton) in a plot to limit the queen’s authorthe Wardrobe.� Performancd’Artagnan; Max Harper ity during a scene of “The Three Musketeers� at es will run Friday, Sept. 23, (Bearden Middle) as Porthos; the Knoxville Children’s Theatre. Photos by Ruth White Eric Magee (eighth-grader at through Sunday, Oct. 9.

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East Towne Mall: Born again Many of us grew up reading about the Phoenix, an ancient bird that was said to have flown to the temple at Heliopolis toward the end of its days where, after creating a fire that consumed it, it rose up from its own ashes, ready to fly again, even stronger. There is now hope that East Towne Mall will also rise again under new ownership. This renewed creature (sans fire, of course) will likely appear and function differently from the 1984-era mall. Knoxville Center Mall, better known to the geographically savvy as East Towne, has been sold to Knoxville Partners LLC. Its prior owner, Simon Properties, through its many corporate arms and partners (including, most recently, W.P. Glimcher from Columbus, Ohio), has been a poor steward of this former gem over the past decade. For years Simon plied its Knoxville retail trade out of its West Town Mall location; its managers stationed there cared little for its eastern stepchild along I-640. Like

Nick Della Volpe the aging Phoenix, it grew thin and weak over time. It was in need of renewal. Who are these new guys? They remain a bit of a mystery one week after the sale. Here is what I know. Working from rumors and the Secretary of State’s corporate filing records, as well as a short visit to their 300 block office, there are four members of the LLC. Two of them, Knoxvillian Brant Enderly (think Standard Knitting Mills rehab project) and an unnamed Minnesota partner, work through a Gay Street design, construction and property management company known as Henry and Wallace. Two other members are capital investors or limited partners in the wings. Not surprising. As every baker knows, you need dough to make bread. However the entity is

structured, this acquiring group intends to study the current market, meet and talk to locals about their needs and desires, and build out a more successful model, which may include mixed housing and commercial buildings added to the 50-acre site. That will take time. They believe slow and steady wins the race. While the new H&W team is weighing its options, they will restore functionality and order to the poorly-run mall. You can expect potholes to be fixed, lighting to be improved, escalators to work, overgrown brush to be removed, and general operations to get in ship shape. From brief conversations with H&W leasing manager Patrick King and operations head Dana Fenick, the site will become more people friendly to better serve customers. Other steps will take time ... and money. With consumer input and the company’s market analysis, expect commercial redevelopment and residential growth over time. The H&W design team will employ its in-house

BIZ NOTES ■ Simge J. Yonter, MD, a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, has opened a practice at Tennova Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Physicians Regional Medical Center, 930 Emerald Yonter Avenue, Suite 511. She evaluates and treats a broad range of medical conditions including stroke, spinal cord and brain injuries, and neurodegenerative diseases.

■ Lou Moran III, president of Inter-Agency Insurance Service, has been appointed to the InsurPac national board of trustees of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America. This is the Moran federal political action committee for independent insurance agents and brokers, representing 23,000 member agencies and 300,000 individuals. ■ Joseph Staats has joined

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THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPT. 4 “The Three Musketeers,” 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/tickets: 2083677, knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com, zack@ childrenstheatreknoxville.com.

THROUGH FRIDAY, SEPT. 16 Registration open for the Marine Mud Run, to be held Saturday, Sept. 17, at Melton Hill Park. Annual fundraiser for Knoxville’s Marine Corps League Detachment #924. Participants can run individually or as a team; includes a 200 meter kids race and awards for all age brackets and team categories. Info/registration: knoxmud.org.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 1 Authors Guild of Tennessee meeting, 11 a.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 225 Jamestowne Blvd. Published authors are invited to attend. Info: authorsguildoftn.org.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, SEPT. 1-2 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Drive. Info/ registration: Linda Lawson, 218-3375.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 2 First Friday Comedy, 7-9 p.m., Saw Works Brewing, 708 E. Depot Ave. Featured performer: NYC’s Clark Jones along with Nashville’s Bryce Damuth and local comedians. Gallery showing and play performances of The Moving Theatre’s presentation of Chekhov’s “The Boor,” 6-10 p.m., Fluorescent Gallery on Central St. Features works by painters Ocean Starr Cline and Robert H. Thompson, costumer Brigid KO, and hair and makeup by LOX salon. Info: MovingTheatreKnoxville@gmail.com. Homeschoolers @ the Library: Discovery

Johnson Architecture as a staff architect. Staats, who joined Johnson Architecture as an intern architect in 2015, works on various projects, including Tiger Forest at Zoo Knoxville, MaStaats cAllan Ridge resort development in the Smokies, Lakeshore Park and several custom residential projects. A UT graduate, he lives in the Karns/Hardin Valley area with his wife, Melissa, an interior designer.

construction team to build new structures at East Towne. Before such future flight, however, H&W must grow new feathers to support such an operation. Meantime, expect to see better merchandise in the aisles and more shoppers on the lot. Don’t be a wallflower. Visit the existing stores and talk to their managers. Let them know what you want on the shelf. You, the customer, will make a difference. You may also contact H&W by email at info@ knoxvillepartners.com. And come to our northeast economic summit on Sept. 29. The Phoenix shall rise up from its ashes. Viva East Towne Mall!

KCDC gets purchasing honor The purchasing department of Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation again has earned top Terry McKee accreditation by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing. The Outstanding Agency Accreditation (OA4) status recognizes excellence in sound procurement practices and places KCDC in a group of elite procurement organizations. Among the 3,000 governmental agency members in NIGP, only 142 government agencies have attained this distinction. This is the second consecutive threeyear accreditation period in which KCDC’s purchasing department has received the award. Terry McKee is purchasing director for KCDC.

Boxes with the East Tennessee History Society, 2-4 p.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. First of a four-part series. Info/registration: 470-7033. Opening reception for Art Market Gallery’s September featured artists: Kathy Holland and Jeannie Gravetti, 5:30 p.m., Art Market Gallery, 422 S. Gay St. Exhibits on display Sept. 1-30. Info: 525-5265, artmarketgallery.net or on Facebook. Public reception for new exhibitions, 5-9 p.m., Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. Exhibitions include: “Slot Machine” by Stephen Reid Carcello; “We The People” by Antuco Chicaiza; Projects by Emily Taylor; “A Time of Recent Creativity” by Anthony Donaldson; “Cosmic Order” by Eurichea Showalter Subagh Ball. Info: 523-7543, or knoxalliance.com. “Roses in Pots: Selecting and Planting for Patio Spaces,” 10 a.m., Crestwood Hills LadyBugs Garden Club. Presented by Master Gardener and Consulting Rosarian Brian Townsend. RSVP required. Info/RSVP: Linda Wimbrow, 966-2421.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 3 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. Hal Canfield Memorial Milefest, Cherokee Boulevard. Hosted by the Knoxville Track Club. All proceeds will be donated to the Hal Canfield Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund. Info: Angie Noye, angienoye@gmail.com or ktc.org. Intermediate Genealogy, 1-4 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Preregistration, valid email address and good Internet searching skills required. Info/registration: 215-8809. 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.

MONDAYS, SEPT. 5-26 Friendlytown, 7:30-9 p.m., The Pilot Light, 106 E. Jackson Ave. Free weekly comedy show featuring a stand-up comedy open mic followed by a blend of silliness built around different themes each week.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 6 Casual Comedy, 7-9 p.m., Casual Pint-Hardin Valley, 10677 Hardin Valley Road. Free stand-up comedy showcase featuring Tri-Cities comedians Hunter Roberts and Cliff Andrews, along with local comedians. Einstein Simplified Comedy Improv troop, 8 p.m., Scruffy City Hall, Market Square. Free admission. Never Too Old to Color! Adult Coloring Night, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Karns Branch Library, 7516 Oak Ridge Highway. Info: 470-8663.

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Backpack project grows Four weeks ago we told you about more than 200 students at two elementary schools receiving new backpacks from four Rotary clubs. Today, we’ll tell you that backpack number has grown by another 420 backpacks for children at these schools: Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy, Farragut Primary, Pleasant Ridge Elementary and Ball Camp Elementary. The first 200 came from the EsTodd Galanti sendant Co. Foundation through A&W Supply. David Hammontree, sales manager at A&W Supply, is past president of the Rotary Club of Knoxville Breakfast who is responsible for those backpacks getting to Knoxville. Four Rotary clubs raised $2,500 to pay for the backpacks and the supplies. This second batch of 420 backpacks was donated by Todd Galanti, warehouse manager of Costco and a member of the Rotary Club of Farragut, through Costco’s Charity Backpack program, which has been in place for many years. “Most Costco locations in the U.S. participate, but some don’t and some do on a smaller scale, leaving extra backpacks. So, when I was in Seattle two weeks ago for the International Managers Conference, I asked the PR folks if there were any more backpacks available – and there were,” Galanti said. “We hope we can add to this number for next year.” More than 500 students have new backpacks this fall, thanks to Rotary. Those first 225 were divided between Pond Gap Elementary and Beaumont Magnet Academy. Additional backpacks from the Costco boxes were delivered to Pond Gap and Beaumont and some may go to South Knoxville Elementary. Members of the four Rotary clubs are delivering the backpacks. Assistant District Gov. Jim Holleman of the Rotary Club of Knoxville says we still have 105 backpacks to give out if schools request them. “Schools always have new students coming in, so we have some in reserve that are available for these students,” Holleman said. ■ The Knoxville Breakfast Rotary Club Benefit Show 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at the Civic Auditorium will feature the Blackwood Quartet and Ryan Pelton as Elvis. Tickets for reserved seating are $48 and VIP tickets are $100. Call 865-656-4444 for tickets and 865-675-5901 for more information.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 8 Auditions for Children’s Theatre production of “The Haunting of Hill House,” 4:30-7:30 p.m., 109 E. Churchwell Ave. By appointment only. At least 12 available roles Ages 12-18 only. Audition appointment: dennis@childrenstheatreknoxville.com. Info: 208-3677; knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com; zack@ childrenstheatreknoxville.com. “It’s the End of Summer - How are Your Roses?” 3:15-4:15 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by Master Gardeners Carolyn Noey and Carolyn Kiser. Info: 329-8892. Knoxville Square Dance, 8 p.m., Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Calling by Stan Sharp, Ruth Simmons and Leo Collins. Live music by The Hellgramites. No experience or partner necessary. Admission, $7; $5, students and JCA members. Info: on Facebook. Pizza Ha’s, 8-9:30 p.m., Pizza Hoss, 7215 Clinton Highway. Free monthly stand-up comedy show featuring local and regional comedians. “Raise the Roots” dinner benefiting CAC Beardsley Community Farm, 6-9 p.m., The Plaid Apron, 1210 Kenesaw Ave. Tickets: $60 or $200 for table of four. Info: beardsleyfarm@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 9 “Welcome Back Tea,” 4-6 p.m., UT Visitor’s Center, located on the corner of Neyland Drive and Kingston Pike. Hosted by the University Women’s Club. Light refreshments served. RSVP: Sue Todd, 947-7211 or jtodd4912@comcast.net by Friday, Sept. 2.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 10 Cades Cove Heritage Tour, 1:30 p.m., Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend. Tickets: $15. Info/reservations: 448-8838. “It’s the End of Summer - How are Your Roses?” 3:15-4:15 p.m., Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golfclub Road. Presented by Master Gardeners Carolyn Noey and Carolyn Kiser. Info: 588-8813 or knoxlib.org. 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: Robin Bennett, 11 a.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Info: 470-7033. Second Saturday Concert at The Cove: Vinyl Mania, 6-8 p.m., The Cove at Concord Park, 11808 S. Northshore Dr. Free concert; bring blankets or lawn chairs. Presented by Knox County Parks & Recreation. Info: Jennifer Linginfelter, 215-4579; or Michael Grider, 215-4750.

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