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BUZZ Fruit tree workshop Union County farmers can get free transportation to a fruit tree workshop in Williamson County. “If we have 10 people register to attend, UT Extension Union County will provide free transportation via a UT van, sand Shannon DeWitt, county director. The workshop is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at Delvin Farms. “This is an outstanding farm to visit and see to a multi-generation, familyrun operation that continues to grow. I went on a farm tour there a few years ago, and this is a place to see,� said DeWitt. “The van would leave the Extension office at 7:30 a.m. and return sometime after 5 p.m. This is open to anyone interested in pruning fruit trees. If you know someone who may be interested, please share this information with them as soon as possible!� Dr. David Lockwood, the UT Extension fruit and nut crops specialist, will discuss pruning and dormant sprays, among other topics. This workshop is free, but registration is required. Registration deadline is Monday, Jan. 20. Info: Shannon DeWitt, 3925 Maynardville Hwy., 992-8038
33 Bridge is open The long-awaited 33 Highway Bridge over the Clinch River (Norris Lake) was opened Friday without special notice. TDOT simply put out a press release saying motorists should be aware of “a new traffic pattern� on State Route 33. On Thursday, January 7, 2016, motorists will encounter temporary flagging conditions approaching the bridge as crews perform roadway paving and installation of pavement markings at each end of the bridge, said Mark Nagi, community relations officer. “Once the new paving is complete, traffic will be shifted onto the new bridge, weather permitting. Motorists should continue to use extreme caution in this area as crews will remain present completing this project.� Contacted late Friday, Nagi said the new bridge is open to traffic. The old bridge will be removed.
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Arts Co-op says goodbye
A for-rent sign stands outside the Union County Arts Co-op, the art gallery and gift shop that operated from the historic Dr. Carr home on Maynardville’s Main Street for four years. The Co-op closed last week.
“We need a place in Union County to show By Sandra Clark Maynardville’s Main Street is a lot lonelier and sell our art,� Boone said. She opened the gallery and this week. Where just last week a front porch shop on a true co-op principle. full of art items greeted visitors to the historic Artists could have their work Dr. Carr home and office, there is a vacancy. for sale in the store in exchange After a four-year run, the Union County Arts for 20 percent of each sale, and Co-op has closed its doors. artists volunteered their time The Co-op was the brainchild of Susan to help keep the shop open Boone, a Union County resident and Nashville during regular hours. The Conative who worked at an art gallery in Halls for op was a nonprofit, so all monseven years. She volunteered to manage the ey raised went right back into Union County Heritage Festival Art Show and Susan Boone the gallery. got to know a lot of the county’s artists. “I went into it knowing that it would never They all seemed to say the same thing.
make any money,� said Boone. The Union County Arts Council came about to administer the Co-op’s 501(c)(3), and that organization will continue to promote the arts in Union County, spearhead the Art on Main festival, and hold classes and concerts. Boone feels that the Arts Co-op has done a service to Union County, raising awareness and gaining exposure for the arts community. “I don’t know if people knew how many talented artists there are in Union County before this place opened,� she said. To page 3
State authorizes broadband assessment The state Department of Economic and Community Development is conducting an assessment of broadband access and usage in Tennessee through March 15. Businesses and residents may take the online assessment at tn.gov/broadband Commissioner Randy Boyd said the department determined the need for a statewide assessment of broadband access and usage during his initial set of listening tours across the state in early 2015. Elected leaders, business executives and economic development professionals in all nine regions told Boyd that a lack of broadband access may hurt future economic development efforts in rural Tennessee.
“Tennessee’s economic future is directly tied to our broadband access,� Boyd said. “Broadband access impacts our quality of life, educational oppor tunities, healthcare and our businesses’ ability to compete. We must measure Randy Boyd who has broadband Internet access and how they are using it. Help us make sure every Tennessee community has access to broadband by taking this assessment.� Boyd said the department’s assessment is an impartial survey of
broadband access, adoption and usage in Tennessee’s rural, suburban and urban communities. The department will then offer strategies to drive broadband utilization in the state. In addition to the demand assessment, TNECD will partner with the telecommunications industry and other stakeholders to identify access gaps and evaluate options and costs to build out unserved and underserved areas of the state. TNECD will also offer recommendations for operational and funding models. The department will deliver a full report and policy recommendations derived from the assessment to Gov. Bill Haslam in June.
Amy New, assistant commissioner for rural development, said broadband access is crucial to driving workforce development and furthering entrepreneurism in rural areas. New said the department will work with local governments, economic development organizations and the industry to drive participation in the assessment. “High-speed Internet access has become a standard need for businesses and educational institutions around the world, and rural Tennessee is no different. Help us make sure every Tennessean’s voice is heard on this important topic by taking the survey,� New said.
New chamber chief finds few friends at commission By Sandra Clark The new president of the Union County Chamber of Commerce was doused with cold water by the Budget Committee of the Union County Commission. Carl Nichols came away from last week’s meeting with zero money and an earful of complaints about past actions/inactions of the county’s chamber. “I understand your frustration,� Nichols said. “And now I’m saying ‘give me a chance and I’ll do better,’ but without money, I can’t do anything.� In response to a question, Finance Director Ann Dyer said the county has given the chamber $162,121.32 since 2007. By some measures, that’s not a lot. But in a county where 1-cent on the tax rate produces just $30,000, it’s a huge commitment.
Mayor Mike Williams led the charge, calling the chamber “one of the worst organizations that has ever been in this county.� Williams cited the recent opening of the Shabby Chic 33 Boutique and Tea Room. “She had an open house and a three-day sale, and there was no chamber presence.� He said there was no chamber presence at the Heritage FesCarl Nichols tival. And former director Julie Graham “promised a motorcycle map five years ago� that still has not been completed. Nichols said he was hired in mid-December to start work Jan. 4. “I’m new. This is my second day on the job.� He had two requests: the first was for the
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3+3 is six-year law school program Undergraduate students at UT Knoxville can now earn both a bachelor’s degree and law degree in six years, one year less than what is normally required. UT 3+3 is a new accelerated degree program offered by UT’s College of Law and College of Arts and Sciences. In the program, students complete three years of approved undergraduate coursework in the College of Arts and Sciences. Following their third year, participating students admitted to the College of Law become fulltime, first-year law students. The first year of law study will count toward a student’s law degree and also toward the completion of his or her bachelor’s degree. Two additional years of law study follow, after which the student earns a Juris Doctor degree. “UT Law offers an excellent legal education at a great value, and our 3+3 program will make law school an even more affordable option for UT students by saving them a full year of tuition,” said Melanie D. Wilson, dean of the College
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of Law. “We’re excited to welcome some of UT’s most talented undergraduates to our community of future attorneys and leaders.” UT’s College of Arts and Sciences has long offered preprofessional programs for undergraduate students who plan to continue their education in the fields of health, law, teaching and veterinary medicine. “The new UT 3+3 program creates the first preprofessional major in the college with a concentration in law,” said Theresa Lee, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. “We’re delighted to partner on this accelerated program, which graduates students sooner from UT Law and gets them into the workforce earlier – a benefit for the students, their families, the university and the state of Tennessee.” In addition, during their first year of law school, UT 3+3 students will be eligible for undergraduate financial awards, including the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship or a federal Pell grant. Info: law.utk.edu/3plus3
Did you know that Rotary International and the Boy Scouts of America have a long and storied history? They are two of Tom King the oldest organizations in the United States – Rotary was founded in 1905 and five years later the Boy Scouts began in the U.S. Recently, members of the Rotary Club of Farragut heard this story from David Williams, the Scout Executive of the Great Smoky Mountains Council. Williams is a member of the Rotary Club of Knoxville. In his role he leads Scouting in a 21-county East Tennessee area with 10,300 Scouts and their adult leaders. Williams explained the link: “Paul Harris was the
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Scout Executive David Williams, Farragut Rotarians Andy Luttrell and Chris Thomas, and John Tipton, the new Toqua Scout Executive. lowship is made up of Rotarians, Rotarian spouses, Interact and Rotaract members. Williams, who is an Eagle Scout, is an Army veteran, a graduate of the University of Memphis and has worked for 18 years for the BSA. He says the relationship is strong because, “We share strong codes of behavior that define and shape who we are. Rotary has the Four Way Test and those are the same types of principles at work in our Scout Oath and Scout Law
to this day. Rotary has been a part of scouting since the beginning.” Prior to his presentation, Williams introduced John Tipton, the new Toqua District Executive. His district includes West Knoxville and Loudon County. Tipton now has been welcomed as a new member of the Farragut club, again strengthening the ties between Rotary and Scouting. Tom King is a retired newspaper editor, a Rotarian for 27 years and past president of the Rotary Club of Farragut. He can be reached at tking535@gmail.com
BIZ NOTES ■ Steven M. Goodpaster, of Woodford & Associates, has been awarded the Appraisal Institute’s MAI membership designation, which is held by appraisers who are experienced in the valuation and evaluation of commercial, industrial, residential and other types of properties, and who advise clients on real estate investment decisions. A Powell resident, he is president of the Broadacres Homeowners Association. Info: 865-686-3300
Declutter: Feel the freedom January Council on Aging Meeting: “Dealing with Sentimental Clutter – Feel the Freedom” will be held Thursday, Jan. 14, at 2:30 p.m. at the O’Connor Center. The meeting will feature Mary Pankiewicz, Certified Professional Organizer, she will talk about what clutter to let go of and what to save. She will discuss such items as gifts, greeting cards, family heirlooms and more.
founder of Rotary and James E. West, the first chief scout executive, were good friends in Chicago,” he said. “They traveled the country together establishing Boy Scout councils. And our relationship continues to be strong today. Because of the support of Rotarians, countless young men and women across the nation are able to enjoy the benefits of Scouting.” In 1918, Rotary was the first service club to adopt Scouting. Today, Rotarians remain among the foremost sponsors. Rotary clubs in the United States charter over 1,400 Scouting units (Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout Troops and Venturing crews) serving about 45,000 Scouts. And then there is the International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians, one of more than 50 Rotary Fellowship Groups established to bring together Rotarians with similar interests from around the world. This fel-
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Fly tying course to start
Instructor Buzz Buffington guides Stacey Smith through the process of tying a trout fly during the 2015 Beginning Fly Tying course offered by the Clinch River Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Photo by Frances Oates
Feb. 27), at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 158 W. Norris Road, Norris. Cost is $125 including an illustrated manual, all materials and, for newcomers,
a free one-year membership to Trout Unlimited. Tools will be loaned free of charge to students who don’t have their own. Class proceeds benefit the Clinch
River Chapter’s conservation and youth education projects. Info: Dave Harrell, tleo2008@live.com or 865803-4541
Remembering Doug Atkins By Marvin West After Doug Atkins died, I went back to my book about Legends. I really needed to read Chapter 3 again. This unusual man with the Doug Atkins rare combination of size and athletic ability sort of nodded his approval back when it was written. I suppose, for him, it was pure praise. “If you had put me a little closer to the front of the book, I might have asked for a free copy.� He was serious about “free.� Money was one of the windmills he wrestled in his mind. He never was paid what he was worth. He even got shortchanged in recruiting. In the spring of 1949, when Doug was just 6-6 and 197, good in basketball and still learning football, a prominent businessman
wanted him to attend Murray State. “The oil man was going to give me a used car and $400 a month,� said Atkins. “He said he’d put the money is escrow. If I had known what that word meant, I might have accepted the deal.� The great Bob Neyland sent Tennessee assistant Ike Peel to Humboldt to get Atkins – no excuses, reel him in. Peel chose the soft sell. “We’ll take care of you, Doug.� “Whatever you need, Doug,� The coach even promised that Atkins could try football and basketball and choose whichever he liked best. Somewhere in the gentle pitch, Doug thought he heard $50 a month in spending money. “I never saw a penny of it.� Years later he asked Peel what happened to his loot. “Ike said it was me or him, that he had a wife and kids to feed, that he had to
sign me to keep his job and that he had to tell me whatever it took to get it done.� There is a charming story about dental dollars. Former Tennessee basketball captain Ed Wiener became a dentist. Doug needed repairs. He drove to Memphis to get a “Vol� discount. He asked Wiener if his work was guaranteed. Dr. Wiener couldn’t tell the rest of the tale without
laughing. “Thirty years later, a filling fell out. Doug called and said if my guarantee was still good, he wanted his money back. I told him there wasn’t any to refund, that he never paid me.� The Cleveland Browns signed Doug Atkins on the cheap. Coach Weeb Eubank met him in a highway
Her favorite moments were when school groups would visit the gallery on field trips. Often, the students would recognize the names of the artists as their family and friends and exclaim, “I didn’t know they could do that!� “I’m not a people person,� said Boone. “But I got to know a lot of people, and I became good friends with the artists.� Boone hopes that an organization or facility will eventually fill the void left by the Co-op. “Union County desperately needs a community center for the artists, musi-
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The issues Commissioner J.M. Bailey said the commission has been promised results yet “I’ve not seen anything yet.� Nichols asked him specifically what he wants the chamber to do. Bailey said the county needs a small motel. Commissioner Wayne Roach said “stuff happening on the lake doesn’t bring scat to the county.� He wants a more balanced and inclusive chamber. Nichols promised to move meetings around the county. Commissioner Dawn Flatford said she owns two businesses and has never been
approached about chamber membership. She suggested Nichols should fund his operations budget from membership fees. Sexton said the Chamber should bring the state’s new assistant commissioner for economic development to the county to “tell us what we need to do.� Nichols said the chamber is installing Constant Contact to push out emails to members. His job is 20 hours per week. He previously was in charge of tourism development in Claiborne County, a position that was eliminated by that county’s chamber.
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As we age our bodies are subject to all sorts of change. One is a degenerative condition in which the spinal canal (the opening in the vertebrae through which the spinal cord travels) narrows. The name of this condition is spinal stenosis. Most commonly it occurs in the lower spine, known as the lumbar spine. It can be brought on as a natural part of aging, by a traumatic event like a fall or a car accident, or by arthritis. It may also arise as a result of a genetic condition. As stenosis progresses, pressure is put on the spinal cord or on the nerves emanating from it through the various vertebrae – the individual bones of the spine. This can bring on symptoms like numbness in the legs, limping and lower back pain. Bed rest, analgesics,
muscle relaxants and the application of heat are possible spinal stenosis treatments in a conservative medical approach. In an extreme case, a medical doctor might recommend surgery to ease the pressure on a nerve. Chiropractic care is another option. The chiropractor manipulates the spine to make sure all the vertebrae are in line, giving the spinal cord a clear, unobstructed path. A regimen of exercise and other self-care techniques to help keep the spine stable is also part of the chiropractic approach. Talk with your chiropractor about preventive steps you can take to keep your spine healthy. Presented as a community service by Union County Chiropractic; 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, Tenn. 992-7000.
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Fiddlers of note Last summer at the Grainger County Tomato Festival I met a new friend, Eva Nell Mull Wike. I was inquiring at first about the name “Mull,� since J. Bazzel and Lady Charlotte Mull had been TV fi xtures around here for years and years. But that’s a whole ’nother story. It seems that Eva Nell was a physics professor at Vanderbilt University for many years; and with her rural North Carolina mountains upbringing and family ties, she had more than a casual interest in country music. I thought, having grown up in Union County, Tenn., and hearing all kinds of musical names bounced around, that I recognized lots of musical talent. It turns out that I’m not even in the running so far as musical talent goes. I hope all musicians who read this will add to my knowledge of the regional band of musicians. Here’s a “Did You Know?� Fiddlin’ John Carson (1868-1949). This Fannin County, Ga., fiddler left Georgia at 11 years old and played the streets of Copper Hill, Tenn., for tips! He later moved to North Atlanta, worked the cotton mills, wrote songs and played. One of his better known renditions was “The Ballad of Little Mary Phagan� written by Frank Bliss Snyder. Carson sand this song on the steps of the Georgia State Capitol in 1915. In 1935, Carson’s daughter, Rosa Lee, recorded the song. In 1913, Carson competed for Champion Fiddler of Georgia. He came in fourth, but
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he persevered and went on to be named Champion Fiddler of Georgia seven times. During the 1930s and 1940s most musicians were not paid to perform or even to play for radio. Carson and his band began recording for Okeh Records and sold 500 in a few days. When that happened, the record folk began to listen up. Carson’s sales reached 500,000 and over the years he recorded 165 songs. In 1935, Carson was named Official Fiddler of the Georgia House of Representatives. Another fiddler of note that Eva gives great credit is Bill Hensley born in Happy Valley, Tenn., but moved with his family from Tennessee to Western North Carolina as a child. Bill told that when his family moved from Tennessee to North Carolina he walked 85 miles across the mountains carrying a rooster in one arm and leading his little dog on a string with the other arm. Eva says Bill became famous – even went to California and played in a few movies. To Eva’s thinking, Benny Edward Martin was the best fiddle player in Tennessee in his time (1928-2001). In 1948, he was asked to replace Bill Monroe’s fiddler, Chubby Wise. In 1949, he joined Don Reno’s Cut-ups. Perhaps his greatest honor was to perform all
Dempsey fiddle restored by Gene Horner 20 songs at Roy Acuff’s last three recording sessions for Columbia. Martin played four instruments – fiddle, mandolin, guitar and banjo. It is hard to top that. Eva also tells the amazing story of Ernest Hodges of Banner Elk, N.C., who could read music and play fiddle before he started to school. Ernest was not only a fiddler but a fiddle maker. People around Waynesville called him Stradivarius of the Appalachians. Ernest bought
his first fiddle at age 12 for $5.95 that he has earned digging “sang� (ginseng). Now, about a year ago I had one of my daddy’s fiddles restored by the great Gene Horner of Kingston. For years Gene came to the Museum of Appalachia Fall Homecoming where I met him and where he played, talked and probably sold some fiddles. Eva told me her story of another great fiddlemaker and restorer, Don Fox of Hiwassee, Ga. I have not met him, but Eva showed me his work; and he indeed is a master fiddlemaker. As one story seems to call for another – I want to make sure I write at least a small sketch of all Union County fiddlers. If you know or know of a Union County fiddler or fiddlemaker, send it my way. I’ll add them to my list. Bonnie Peters is the Union County historian. Reach her at bhpeters@att.net or 865-687-3824
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I lived my first year on campus at Lincoln Memorial University in the men’s residence hall, West Dorm. It sat at a 90 degree angle to the women’s residence hall, East Dorm. The buildings were so situated that the windows at one end of the hall in West faced some of East’s room windows, requiring that girls keep their shades pulled and men stay decently clad in the hallways. In those pre-cell phone days, the best way to get a resident’s attention was to throw keys against room windows. Each dorm was a carbon of the other, designed for economy, not privacy, comfort or eye appeal. From outside, the design reminded me of two cardboard boxes (a Zesta cracker box atop a smaller Kraft cheese box), the outside of the upper floors supported by concrete pillars around the periphery. The first floor housed the TV lounge, laundry facilities and the head resident’s apartment. The upper three floors had stairways close to each end, community bathrooms in the middle, the remainder of each comprised of double occupancy rooms. My roommate and I resided in a room on the second floor of West to the right of the stairway closest to East during academic year 1983-1984. We were probably the only students at LMU that lived in a lavender room, courtesy of the immediate former residents. Neither of us cared enough to paint the room a more masculine color. At the beginning of Fall Quarter 1984, my roommate and I moved to “The Modulars.� These were trailer units located across the parking lot behind the science building, Farr Hall. I don’t recall exactly how
Ronnie Mincey TEACHER TIME many units there were, but they were arranged in a rectangle with the side closest to the academic buildings open. The modulars boasted double occupancy rooms, each with its own outside entrance and private bathroom. It was much preferable to share a bathroom (though small) with one roommate than a larger bathroom with an entire floor of residents! We felt we had moved to Heaven. When we returned from Christmas break for Winter Quarter 1985, most of the residents of the modulars decided to have a loud, outside, night-time party in the area enclosed by the modulars. My roommate was the head resident, and he rose from bed and stuck his head outside to tell the other residents to quiet down. They responded with the suggestion that he get his “blankety-blank blank� back inside before something undesirable happened to him. He complied. Unfortunately, this carousing disturbed the president of LMU, who lived probably not a 100 yards away. He went to the dean of students the next morning and said, “I don’t care how you do it, but get every one of those people out of those modulars today.� Like Lucifer, we were ejected from “Paradise.� Happily, my roommate and I were relocated from what had so quickly become “Hades� to a “Castle on a Hill,� about which I will tell you more next week.
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Hank Snow long ago sang a traveling song, “I’ve been everywhere.â€? I’ve been everywhere, man I’ve crossed the deserts bare, man I’ve breathed the mountain air, man Of travel I’ve had my share, man I’ve been everywhere Hank rattled off a bunch of places, some of which rhymed: Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa‌ Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Shefferville, Jacksonville, Waterville ‌ I’ve been everywhere. Snow never mentioned Maynardville or Powell, but I could relate. I thought I had traveled widely. Seven Olympic Games and several side trips created that illusion. Then I met Dave Parrington, big man in town, 6-2 ½ and 280. He really has been everywhere. Born in England, raised in South Africa, college in Houston on a diving scholarship, competitor in the Moscow Olympics and coach in the Atlanta and Sydney Games. In 25 years as Tennessee’s diving coach, he has led Volunteers to other Olympics, World Univer-
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sity Games, World Championships, World Diving Cup, Pan American Games, Commonwealth Games and African Games – a combined 25 times. He has been other interesting places as a recruiter. Among his favorite holiday outings have been soccer games in Liverpool and a canoe trip down the Zambezi River, home to the hippopotamus, crocodile, bull shark and Victoria Falls, the world’s largest. Adventures? He’s had a few others. Dave was born in Wallasey (so was Malcolm Lowry, author of “Under the Volcano�). Francis Winder Parrington, his grandfather, still holds the world record for distance diving. Dave’s parents were prominent swim coaches. His mother had been a twotime Olympic swimmer. The British were encouraging young professionals to join the English colony of Southern Rhodesia. Dave says his folks were adventurous and moved to Salis-
bury. He was 3. “I grew up in the water,� he said. “The pool my parents managed was across the street from our home, 30 seconds away.� It was a middle-class lifestyle, three servants, excellent education. English roots, allegiance to the crown, one year of mandatory national service – at 19, Dave signed up for the British South Africa Police. He stayed three years. It became a life-and-death job. Rhodesia was locked in guerilla warfare. Black opposition to white rule seethed. Violence arrived as terrorism. Ears were severed. Limbs were lopped off. Villagers were killed. Parrington drove a patrol car. He went to investigate
crime reports, sometimes into the bush. Some experiences he described as sickening. He said the necessary discipline shaped his life. The University of Houston discovered Parrington’s potential as a diver. Rhodesia became Zimbabwe and he represented it in international competition. Houston kept him as a coach until Tennessee called in 1990. Parrington has been least publicized among UT winners. He has coached several great Volunteers, six NCAA and 38 SEC champions. Twelve times he has been honored as coach of the year but it has mostly been a secret. Now you know. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com
Fulmers fund Parrington scholarship Phillip and Vicky Fulmer funded a $250,000 scholarship endowment in 2008 in honor of UT diving coach Dave Parrington. Daughter Brittany Fulmer was a competitor and had been coached by Parrington since age eight. Vicky Fulmer said: “Our goal was to honor Dave Parrington, and recognize all he has accomplished in the swimming/diving world ‌ He is an incredible man who has made a tremendous impact on Brittany’s life, as well as the lives of many young divers and student athletes.â€? Phillip Fulmer said: “Creating this scholarship was our family’s way of showing our appreciation for Dave and the role he has played in our family ‌ This endowment will ensure a scholarship for a Tennessee diver for years to come.â€?
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diner, paid for two cheeseburgers and eight bottles of beer, and signed the giant for $6,800. The first-round draft choice was budgeted for $10,000. Atkins won fame but not fortune with the Chicago Bears. He went to seven consecutive Pro Bowls but his top salary was $30,000. Money wars with coachowner George Halas were legendary. Money was part of Atkins’ motivation, his relentless pursuit of quarterbacks. “I thought they got paid enough to take whatever I could give ’em.� After he’d caught more than his fair share and alarmed several others, after his knees went really bad, after he bowed out at 38, Doug spent the second half of his life out of the limelight. He was pre-fab manager for a
home-building company in Panama City. He recruited pipefitters for a Louisiana shipbuilder. He trained to be an Orkin man but found he didn’t fit where termites often lived. He called on freight terminal managers for a trucking company. He sold caskets, actually hauled around a sample in a station wagon. He sold eye-glasses. He dabbled in the coal business. He worked for a beer distributor, sometimes carrying in cases, sometimes just batting the breeze with tavern owners. He was an assistant tax assessor. He ran the campground in Concord. He did not get rich. When Doug finally settled into old age, he discovered pensions sounded better than they were. He was embarrassed to say how little the NFL sent each month.
remembered the tents. He said he was relieved when I offered to pay. “I thought I was going to customers in Tennessee, have to pay you for helping 67 percent came back, reclean out my garage.� viewed their information and actively selected a Marketplace plan. For context, studies looking at Open Enrollment for Medicare Part D and the Federal EmAccording to figures re- nessee are actively engaged ployee Health Benefits proleased by the U.S. Depart- in selecting health insur- gram find that less than 15 ment of Health and Human ance coverage for 2016. percent of enrollees change Services, consumers in Ten- Among those re-enrolling plans in any given year.
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budget and has healed wounds with the county commission. ■He has implemented state and federal standards without the all-out revolt we’ve had in Knox County. That’s because he treats professionals with the respect each deserves. ■He has empowered principals and teachers to work collaboratively to target test results and improve scores. The most recent state tests showed marked improvement in value added assessments, and two schools were ranked as “rewards schools.� Sure, Union County has a ways to go in both funding and academic achievement. But Carter and the school board have the system on the right track. Union County kids will benefit from their efforts. Knox County educators could learn from Union County – at least those who don’t think they already know everything.
“We’re seeing unprecedented demand for Marketplace coverage with more than 11.3 million people signed up nationwide,� said Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell. “We’re encouraged that Marketplace consumers are increasingly young, engaged and shopping for the best plan.�
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Knox County school board will take a year and spend a quar termillion dollars or so to per form a national search for a diJimmy Carter rector of schools, following the surprise announcement by Dr. Jim McIntyre that he’s stepping down in July. But the school board should look first at surrounding counties, especially Blount and Union where Dr. Mike Winstead (Maryville) and Dr. Jimmy Carter are doing great work to manage local school districts. A third choice is Dr. Donna Wright, director of schools in Wilson County. These are just three people I know and admire. There are other appointed directors with proven results. Many would view the Knox County job as a grand opportunity. Those interested in the job should be vetted. From Union County’s standpoint, look at Carter’s record. ■He operates the school system within its
Long, long ago, I thought I bought two used camping tents from Doug for a scout troop. He wouldn’t take the two $20s. He said money wasn’t everything. Much later he asked if I
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Jackie Jenkins with Anne Crumpton, second place winner for most festive outfit
Kristie Marlow with Hal Randles, first place winner of most unique hat at the Shannondale Retirement Home event.
Jean Stuckey, third place for most unique hat, with Jackque Jenkins
Shannondale wraps up competitions Residents of the Independent Living side of Shannondale Retirement Home also had competitions for most festive outfit and unique hat. The winners are pictured on this page. The event was sponsored by the therapy department. A highlight was that group of therapists singing carols.
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Joanie Sitton, second place for most unique hat, with Lauren Poston
Emergency responders in North Knox County will be recognized from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 29, at a “Thank You, With Love” breakfast at Morning Pointe of Powell. Invited are fire, police, deputies, EMTs and ambulance personnel to pick up a “bag of love” breakfast to go. UT Medical Center Home Care Services is cosponsoring. The event is coordinated by Lynda E. Rose, Lantern program coordinator at Morning Pointe.
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Christian films in review
Last year was a big year for Christian films with the release of “Faith of our Fathers,� “Do You Believe,� “War Room,� “Woodlawn� and “When the Game Stands Tall� among others. It was a similar year to 2014, which had a comparable number of Christian theatrical releases. 2016 will see fewer faithbased films, although “God’s Not Dead 2� will surely be one of the most anticipated releases of the spring. Hollywood seems to be cashing in on what they see as a
together. Movies that claim to be faith-based yet have a strong Zach Hollywood secular spin, Wishart (such as “Noah� or Nicholas Cage’s “Left Behind�) do not have the same solid faith community backing. prime opportunity to make At the end of the day Holsome dough on Christians. lywood can’t fool true beWith that being said, lievers on something that the movies with a genuine claims to be biblical verbiblical message such as sus something that truly “War Room� or the oth- is (think Joel Osteen vs. ers mentioned previously Charles Stanley). have youth groups, small The Kendrick Brothers groups and in some cases did an outstanding job on entire churches attending this year’s release of “War
Room.� A must-see for everyone, it is an inspiring message on the power of prayer. This movie shows how God will work in our lives through the power prayer and seeking Him in all that we do! If you missed it in theaters and don’t want to buy it, you can see it at Buffat Heights Baptist Church on Sunday, Jan. 17. It is a movie with a solid biblical message that could make a big impact on your life as you continue throughout this new year.
Superfoods for healthy resolutions It’s two weeks into 2016, and your New Year’s resolution to eat healthier may already be going sour. But it’s a sweet goal, and one easy way to make progress is to add a few “superfoods� into your diet, according to Lee Murphy, professor of nutrition at UT Knoxville. “We should all incorporate more of these nutrient-dense foods into our diets on a regular basis because they are so bountiful in nutrition,� said Murphy. “All are high in dietary fiber as well as key vitamins and minerals.� Here are five superfoods Murphy suggests adding to your meal plan: ■Spinach – Spinach is great because it is chock-full of vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, magnesium, iron, vitamin K and other good-for-you nutrients. It is also an excellent source of dietary fiber. Eating spinach raw or
cooked lightly will boost its antioxidant content. ■Broccoli – This well-known superfood is full of vitamin C, potassium, dietary fiber, B vitamins (including folate) and many others. It’s packed with phytochemicals and antioxidants, which promote health and can prevent diseases. ■Berries – All berries are rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber. Depending on the variety, they can also be good sources of other nutrients. The pigments that cause the bright colors in berries are also powerful phytochemicals and antioxidants, which provide disease-preventing compounds. ■Beans – Beans come in a number of varieties, all of which are excellent sources of dietary fiber, protein and B vitamins (including folate). Consider
eating beans as a meat alternative several times a week for better health – and a less expensive source of protein. ■Quinoa – Quinoa is actually a seed and is related to spinach, but it is generally considered a grain. It’s a complete source of protein, which means it has all the essential proteins the body needs. Most vegetable sources of protein do not have this quality. Quinoa is also rich in magnesium, iron and dietary fiber. All of this makes it a great option for vegans and vegetarians. So to revive your resolve, stop worrying about everything you shouldn’t eat and focus on things you should eat. “These foods help us reach our daily nutritional goals, help keep our bodies functioning properly, and also aid in preventing certain sicknesses and diseases,� said Murphy.
Cabin fever easers Children all over Knox County were sweating over the holiday break, and it wasn’t just from the unseasonably warm weather. Cabin fever lured many families out around town to partake in exhibits, day camps, art activities and playground fun during students’ last days of winter vacation before returning to school. The Muse Knoxville held several Winter Wonderlabs that featured crafts, 3D design and printing and code writing. A favorite hot spot was a sensory activity made of boards and thousands of yellow zip ties. Children walked through the ties as if walking through a hallway while the ends of the plastic tickled their skin. More than half of the children at The Muse were accompanied by an adult family member that seemed to have just as much fun as their younger play pal(s). Lucinda Alexander, grandmother to Everett and Edith Alexander, spoke very highly of The Muse’s Grandparent Pass, which allows a grandparent to pay one time and bring all of their grandchildren as often as they’d like. A special presentation also took place at The Muse on Dec. 29 when TVA announced a presenting sponsorship of this year’s third annual Robotics Revolution: A STEM Awareness Event, to be held Aug. 6 at the Jacob Building in Chilhowee Park. TVA will donate $10,000 to the event, hosted by The Muse. “Robotics Revolution has hosted almost 3,000 attendees in the previous two years,� says Ellie Kittrell, executive director of The Muse. “State-of-the-art corporations always benefit from a well-educated workforce and TVA’s investment in Robotics Revolution demonstrates how events like this are meeting this need in our community.� Info: themuseknoxville.org. The Knoxville Museum of Art’s East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition is on display through Jan. 10, and several students and their families stopped by for a peek. Cain, Libba and Louise Gray Leonard were visit-
Homeschooled sisters Ana and Ava Berkheimer release some energy on the playground outside The Muse. Ana favors the space ship exhibit and Ava likes the art projects.
Rains Emery and her big sister, Mary Mac, a first grader at Sequoyah Elementary School, walk through a sensory activity made from thousands of yellow zip ties. Mary Mac seemed to enjoy the experience more than Rains.
Chris McDonald and his niece, preschooler Adelyn Smith, dig for dinosaurs.
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For to the snow he says, “Fall on the earth;� and the shower of rain, his heavy shower of rain, serves as a sign on everyone’s hand, so that all whom he has made may know it. (Job 37: 6-7 NRSV) I am very much a school kid when it comes to snow. At the first flake (or the first threatening clouds) I am at the window, watching, waiting, heart beating faster. Time was that snow meant a day off from school. Now, it just means a day at home, a good book, a pot of soup on the stove. Even so, there is a wonder about snow. That is because it is rare in our climate, unlike places like Buffalo, NY. (I have a friend who grew up in Buffalo; she lives in West Virginia now – where snow is frequent enough! – but she says vehemently, “I don’t need snow; I can visit snow.� There are other levels of wonder in snow. The structure of snowflakes is such that no two are alike. Snow crystals differ in shape, but they all have six sides. Some look like six-pointed stars; others, like starfish
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with six arms. My mother once remarked to a transplanted Yankee that it was “too cold to snow.� He laughed, but she was right. In the South, it gets very cold only when the air is sparklingly clear. In March 1993, two fellows set out to hike a trail in the Smokies. It was spring; they were in their shirt sleeves. Then the snow started in earnest, and they had to be rescued by helicopter. There was also one afternoon it took me four hours to drive home after work – normally a 25minute trip. It pays to have a healthy respect for the snow!
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ing their grandparents but came by KMA for a scavenger hunt. Their mom printed a list of items to look for in the exhibits, and the children marked them off as they went along. KMA will host its Winter Family Fun Day 11 a.m.3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. There will be artist demonstrations, live entertainment and lots of art activities for kids. The kids will most likely need another break from school by that time. Info: knoxart.org
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■Hansard Chapel Methodist Church, located on Highway 33 across from Tolliver’s Market, hosts a food pantry 6-7 p.m. each third Saturday. Gently used clothing is also available. Info: the Rev. Jay Richardson, 776-2668.
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WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13 International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook.
THURSDAY, JAN. 14 AAA Driver Improvement Course, 5:309:30 p.m., AAA Office, 100 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. Coffee, Donuts & a Movie: “Max,� 10:30 a.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info: 525-5431. Halls Book Club: “The Rocks,� 1 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552. Just Add Color: Adult Coloring Club, 5:30 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info: 525-5431. VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784.
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WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20
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. “Fantasia, Live!� presented by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m., Knoxville Civic Auditorium, 500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave. Info/tickets: knoxvillesymphony.com. 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. Roux du Bayou Cajun Dance Music, 8 p.m., Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Tickets: $12, some discounts available. Info/tickets: www.jubileearts.org. Saturday Stories and Songs: Faye Wooden, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Saturday Stories and Songs: Sarah Rysewyk, 11 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info: 947-6210. “What’s For Breakfast� cooking class, 10 a.m., Clinton Physical Therapy Center, 1921 N. Charles G. Seivers Blvd., Clinton. Led by Camille Watson, Holistic Health Coach. Cost: $33/$60 per couple if paid by Jan. 13. Preregistration requested. Info/registration: Kelly Lenz, 457-1649, or Camille Watson, 661-9956.
Greensky Bluegrass in concert, 8 p.m., Bijou Theater, 803 S. Gay St. Info/tickets: knoxbijou.com International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook. Symphony Storytime presented by the KSO string quartet, 11 a.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. For pre-school aged children. Info: 525-5431.
“Pottery On The Wheel� class for all levels, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Instructor: Katie Cottrell. Registration deadline: Jan. 9. Bring lunch. Info/registration: 494-9854; appalachianarts.net.
TUESDAY, JAN. 19
Steep Canyon Rangers in concert, 8 p.m., Bijou Theater, 803 S. Gay St. Info/tickets: knoxbijou. com.
Computer Workshop: Introducing the Computer, 2 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Preregistration required. Info/registration: 215-8700. Honor Guard meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans invited. Info: 256-5415. Quilt Binding classes, Hobby Lobby at Turkey Creek: “Making Bias-Cut Strip,� 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $25; “Binding the Quilt,� 1-4:30 p.m., $30. Info: Monica Schmidt, 406-3971; monicaschmidt.tn@gmail.com; myquiltplace.com/profile/monicaschmidt. Tribute Show honoring Dolly Parton’s 70th birthday, 7 pm., Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay St. Tickets: $25. Proceeds will benefit Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Knox County. Info/tickets: knoxbijou.com
“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,� 8 p.m. Friday and 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Info/ tickets: all Ticketmaster outlets, Tennessee Theatre box office and 800-745-3000. Monster Jam, 7:30 p.m., Thompson-Boling Arena. Saturday Pit Party, 5 p.m. Info/tickets: tbarena.com; knoxvilletickets.com.
“Beautiful, Vibrant Alcohol Inks� class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Cost: KMA members $50/nonmembers $65. Info/registration: knoxart.org. “Mosaics Keepsake Box� class, 2-4 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Cost: KMA members $50/nonmembers $65. Info/ registration: knoxart.org.
WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, JAN. 20-21 AARP Driver Safety class, noon-4 p.m., O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.
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WEDNESDAYS, JAN. 20, 27
Plainview 7th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Plainview Community Center. Info: 992-5212.
FRIDAY, JAN. 22 Black Jacket Symphony performs Journey’s “Escape,� 8 p.m., Bijou Theater, 803 S. Gay St. Info/ tickets: knoxbijou.com. Free Movie Night, 7 p.m., third floor, education building, Beaver Dam Baptist Church, 4328 E. Emory Road. Featuring: “War Room.� Free popcorn and drinks The Naughty Knots, 8 p.m., Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Tickets: $12, some discounts available. Info/ tickets: www.jubileearts.org.
SATURDAY, JAN. 23 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.
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