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AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD Deyoung to play Wurlitzer Halls resident Elizabeth Hill Deyoung, 100, will realize a lifelong dream by playing the Mighty Wurlitzer organ at the Tennessee Theatre at noon today, Monday, March 7, as part of the James Deyoung A. Dick Mighty Musical Program. Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett helped arrange the event.
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Rotary Club of Knoxville to hold Fat Tuesday Party Rotary Club of Knoxville will hold its second annual Fat Tuesday Party and $10,000 Reverse Raffle fundraiser 6:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at the Foundry. The fundraiser benefits local and international programs. Tickets are $100 for a chance to win $10,000. Every 25th name drawn will receive $100 back. You do not have to be present to win. Info: Elaine McCullough, 523-8252 or visit www. rotaryclubofknoxville.com.
Fort Sumter Cemetery seeks bids Fort Sumter Community Cemetery will be taking bids for mowing and landscaping services for the remainder of 2011. A pre-bid meeting will be held 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, at the cemetery. If unable to attend, call 660-6949 to make arrangements to pick up a bid package. Bids must be returned by March 29.
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aith United Methodist Church has developed a unique ministry to help residents save money in tough times. Gabrielle Blake said “Couponing in Critical Times” was not designed to make money but to help fulfill the church’s mission. Blake “This is a way to meet human need.” Church members staffed free child care and provided refreshments to some 600 visitors at this year’s Coupon Fair. Vendors set up booths to talk to those who attended. The Fair is annual, but Blake hosts a blog year-round at Couponing incriticaltimes.blogspot.com/. On the blog, she offers moneysaving ideas. Let’s share: ■ Buy the Sunday paper for coupons. ■ Read magazines for coupons. ■ Sign up online for e-newsletters. If you like a particular product, go to the company’s website to see if they have printable coupons. ■ Become a Facebook fan for any business or product you regularly buy. ■ If you cannot find a coupon for a product you like, call or e-mail the company to request one. If they don’t do coupons they might send you samples. ■ Ask your friends, family and neighbor for coupons they might not need or want. ■ Download coupons at www. cellfire.com or www.shortcuts.com or www.kroger.com. ■ Sign up for store cards. Food City sends coupons to members of their Kids Club. ■ Read Blake’s blog daily for links to coupons. Blake’s work is based on her philosophy: “I know it sounds strange, but I have found in my life that the more you give the more you receive. If you find that you have an extra coupon, pass it on. If you hear about a great deal, spread the word. Volunteer when you can. Get to know your neighbors. “When we focus on what we do not have, we feel desperate. When we focus on what we can do, we feel empowered.”
A wild ride through the justice system Farragut residents felt victimized by thieves and officials By Larry Van Guilder Like most of us, Kim Cook and her husband, Darryl Smith, had little experience with the criminal justice system and were glad of it. That changed around 5 a.m. on Jan. 4 when Cook’s car was stolen from the garage of their Farragut residence. Her subsequent experience with law enforcement officials and Knox County prosecutors left her and her husband outraged and bewildered. To the extent that any crime victim’s story can have a happy ending, this one does, but getting there was a wild ride. Cook told her story in a Feb. 18 letter addressed to General Sessions Judge Chuck Cerney and copied to dozens of local and state officials:
“On January 4, 2011, at 5:09 a.m., my car was stolen from my garage at my home. The Knox County Sheriff’s (Office) was called at approximately 7:30 a.m., upon the discovery of my missing car … and we were told they were busy and would take our name and number and call us back. After a while and no return call my husband called back and a report was taken over the phone.” Cook wrote that the sheriff’s office showed “no interest” in coming to her home to check for evidence the thief or thieves may have left. Asked if they had insurance, they were told to call their insurance company and were “dismissed.” Fearing that the thieves would discover a letter in the car from her bank notifying her of a check for a large sum to be released to her the following day, Cook said she told Detective Jim Pritchard that she was “terrified” that the
thieves would return to her home. “Detective Pritchard felt my fears were unfounded and again dismissed me,” she wrote. Cook’s husband, Smith, is head of engineering for the town of Farragut and has access to the town’s traffic enforcement camera videos. The morning of the theft he watched a video showing his wife’s car pulling out of their subdivision and heading east on Kingston Pike before turning north on Campbell Station Road. Cook wondered why her husband was doing the investigation. “Isn’t this the job of the sheriff’s department?” she wrote. On Jan. 7, the KCSO called to tell Cook her car had been located. It had been wrecked following a high speed chase on I-75 in Loudon County. Had Cook known more about the driver at the time her vehicle was stolen, her fear would have magnified.
Afton Broderick, a 21-year-old former student at Karns High School, was wanted for questioning in the attempted murder of two other upstanding citizens (who would decline to testify) on Dec. 27. She also faced charges for other thefts. Cook discovered that Broderick had a Facebook page where she had posted statements that might have come from the defendants in the Christian-Newsom murders: Jan. 2, 2011: “I told yall weak ass nigga to stay out of my face, get it now?” (Although she uses language familiar to listeners of “gangster rap,” Broderick is white.) Dec. 14, 2010: “no apologies, nah suckers I’m not sorry. You can all sue me, y’all could be the cause of me no remorse for me, like there’s no recourse for me no apologies not even acknowledging you at all … till I get a call that
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gods coming no apologies, … its all funny I can spit in ya face while your standin across from me, no apologies.” The KCSO told Cook that Broderick’s alleged accomplice, Steven Thodos, could not be charged with car theft because he was not seen driving the car. So when Cook secured video footage from a Walmart showing Thodos entering the store wearing her sunglasses and the car later leaving the parking lot, she charged him with stealing the sunglasses. On Feb. 17, Cook was in court to hear the charges against Tho-
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Wild ride through the justice system dos when prosecutor Willie Lane called her aside. Lane told her that the witness for the attempted murder charges against Broderick and Thodos had not shown up. The public defender was asking that all the charges against Broderick be combined and that she receive a year’s probation for a guilty
plea. Lane agreed, and the next day Cook composed her letter. Cook says officers from the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office told her that Broderick provided them with details of “numerous other thefts” she had committed as well as details of the attempted murder. She says e-
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mails and calls to the KCSO and a detective with the Knoxville Police Department (one of Broderick’s alleged thefts occurred in Sequoyah Hills) were never answered. Cook’s letter got results. On the “official” side, Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett stepped in. Unofficially, this
newspaper also took up the cause. On March 3, Broderick accepted a six-year sentence in exchange for a guilty plea. She faces additional charges in Loudon County. Thodos is facing a sentence in the range of 10 to 13 years should he choose not to go to trial. Chalk up one for the victims.
Sheriff responds to today’s front page story Knox County Sheriff’s Office response via e-mail from spokesperson Martha Dooley: ■ Concerning the call to report the theft: “It is standard operating procedure for people to be called back if everyone in teleserve is busy.” ■ Regarding Cook’s complaint that no one from the sheriff’s office came to her home: “Forensics, to my knowledge, is not typically sent to stolen vehicle calls. The crime scene
in this case was driven away.” ■ Concerning Cook’s concern about the banking information in her car: “Det. Pritchard told her he understood her concerns (but) in all probability the suspects were more concerned with the vehicle” and the property it contained. ■ The video tape was reviewed by Cook’s husband, Darryl Smith, before Det. Pritchard was assigned to the case. Smith did not supply a copy of the tape as requested, but
as described by him, the tape contained no useful information. ■ Regarding Cook’s discussion with Asst. District Attorney Willie Lane: “I spoke briefly with ADA Lane, who stated that she did not tell the victim that the suspect would receive one year probation. … Mrs. Lane stated that the victim became very agitated with her, … to the point that Det. Giammariono of KPD stepped between the victim and Mrs. Lane.”
Cemetery leader puts out call for volunteers By Betty Bean After one full year of citizen ownership, most of the news about Fort Sumter Community Cemetery is good. The cemetery is clean and uncluttered. So are its books and its reputation. The membership of the cemetery formerly known as Halls Memory Gardens held its first annual business meeting last week to give an account of what happened in 2010. Thanks to the unpaid work of a core group of volunteers, the cemetery is holding its own financially – almost. And the “almost” part is what’s worrying Bobbie Woodall, who chairs the board of directors of Fort Sumter Community Cemetery. “This is the Halls community’s cemetery,” she said. “We have had to put many needed expenditures on hold because of lack of funds. We have a great need for volunteers.” The members agreed, and the board voted to start a fundraising campaign to solicit small annual donations from plot owners, although getting the word out will be difficult because no
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Cemetery officers Wayne Henderson, Joyce Hurst and Bobbie Woodall confer after the first annual business meeting. Photo by Betty Bean
one has a complete membership address list. Secretary Joyce Hurst reeled off the year’s accomplishments – 54 burials, 15 plots sold, 19 transfers of plot ownership, 3,100 plots and 115 available for sale, not counting an indeterminate number in an undeveloped area of the Garden of Angels section. Treasurer Wayne Henderson reported on the financial picture for 2010: expenditures of $36,369 against receipts of $39,366.26, a little more than $23,600 in the operating fund and nearly
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How it used to be in ’43 Halls High class reunites
Mary Brewster got an extra special birthday present last week.
Jake Mabe Several of her chums from the Halls High Class of 1943 got together for lunch at O’Charley’s on Cedar Lane to, as one of them said, “Talk about old school times.” You might know Mary’s family, by the way. Her late husband, Willie G. Brewster, was a musician. Their son, Paul, has performed solo, with the old Knoxville Grass and with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder. He sings the best version of “Tennessee Blues” you’ll ever hear. This whole reunion lunch started over at Mary’s house one day when several of them started talking about getting together. They thought about having it at her home, but Mary decided there wasn’t enough room and they’d need too many dishes. So Marian French, from the Class of 1950, whom Mary says is a great organizer, “got on the phone and called everybody.” And what a time they had.
Library to host book sale The Friends of the Knox County Public Library will hold this year’s annual used book sale 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, March 7-11; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at the Knoxville Convention Center. Drive-up curbside service will be offered this year where volunteers will load
versary recently with a special anniversary/birthday party. Kathy Gowin says the group of “women who love to read” picks “selections that are quite varied, from modern Chick Lit to the classics.” The group was founded by former Advanced Placement English teacher Susan Wallace. The club meets 6 p.m. the third Monday of the month at Christ United Methodist Church in Halls. The selection for the March 21 meetCarol Kerr, Kathy Gowin and founder Susan Wallace celebrate ing is Zora Neale Hurston’s the fourth anniversary of the Halls Book Club, which has grown “Their Eyes Were Watchfrom four to 25 members. On Monday, March 21, the group will ing God.” discuss Zora Neale Hurston’s “Their Eyes Were Watching God” beginning at 6 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church. Photo submitted
then. The school had its own group, The Flat Rock Crusher Band. They remembered their late classmate Harold Wayland, who had a pretty singing voice. He sang at Members of the Halls High School Class of 1943 gathered Salem Baptist Church for at O’Charley’s last week for a reunion and to celebrate Mary many years. Brewster’s birthday. At the party are: (clockwise from left) Mary Somebody got a server to Brewster, Katy Munsey, Loraine Long, Marian French (from the help sing “Happy Birthday” Class of 1950), Lucille Lockhart, Polly Miller, Gene Marsh, Lag- to Mary. She just grinned. onda Adams and Lena Grace Edmondson. Photo by Jake Mabe “I’d never dreamed I’d get to have all of this.” Asked about Halls in and say, ‘If you don’t get it 1943, Mary says, “We had a today, I’ll tell you tomorgood time.” row!’ ” Mary remembers. Lena Grace Edmondson, William “W.W.” Morris the class valedictorian, says was principal. it was “a country place.” Gene Marsh says that But they remember orga- the girls didn’t have much nizing fun events and they of a social life. Most of the remember the teachers who boys were busy, away overmade a mark – Pauline Mc- seas, fighting World War Cloud in history; Oriana II. They said their class Bromley in English; Grace didn’t have a football team. Brown for home ec; and School dances didn’t hapG.W. Morton for algebra. pen. “I remember he’d put But Glenn Miller and (equations) up on the board the jitterbug were the rage
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government No reason for pension secrecy Bill Lyons has normally been the person sent to calm troubled waters in city government. He usually has a good sense of what will fly. He works to bring conflicting views into harmony.
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Therefore, it is all the more surprising that he has gotten himself into the middle of the city pension controversy and is on the wrong side of the issue in a very public way. The sooner he extricates himself from it, the better for all. When he announced the pension task force, he said that several meetings of the group would be closed. He did this without talking to all members of the task force. He did not consult with City Council on it. Perhaps he asked the city law director if it was legal. He presented himself not only as chair, but as the decider. However, even if it is legally permissible, it is the wrong step to take. The public is entitled to know what is going on at all the steps along the way. They need to know the discussion. City retirees are very nervous and anxious. Lyons should know this and honor it. In the past week, an African-American was added after several pointed out the omission on the original named list, but only two of the 14 members are women, although the city’s workforce is more than 30 percent female. Yet three members are from UT. Some other unintended side effects are that he triggered a Knoxville News Sentinel editorial criticizing this process when the
paper had editorialized in favor of the review itself. Lyons also inadvertently threw a lifeline to the Mark Padgett for Mayor campaign. Padgett immediately seized on it and was able to change the subject from his own campaign donations to his opposition to secrecy in government. It gave him a good news week which he needed. And his actions made Marilyn Roddy appear exasperated that she was even being asked to take a stand by claiming she did not want to be placed in a box. Madeline Rogero did her best to defend the motives for the secrecy but could not bring herself to be for it. But not one of the four mayoral candidates supported Lyons’ position. He was alone. City Council, the interim mayor, public pressure or all of these will force this process into the open. Anita Cash and Bill Warwick will not abide by a secrecy pledge. Cash is a modern day Bernice O’Connor who will challenge this process at every turn. Lyons has created controversy over his own special project at its inception when the spotlight should be on the reasons for its creation. He has raised the issue of a hidden agenda which he does not wish to discuss in public. Does he hope to cut current retirees’ pension checks or reduce the pensions for current employees? He himself is already vested for a city pension as the city’s fourth highest paid employee in addition to his UT pension which he has earned. He and Deputy Mayor Larry Martin need to be open about what they want this task force to accomplish. The taxpayers should expect no less. Lyons needs to return to being the consensus person. He can do it.
A-4 • MARCH 7, 2011 • HALLS/FOUNTAIN CITY SHOPPER-NEWS
A slush fund by any other name … If you file a federal income tax return, you’ve seen the checkbox which asks if you want $3 to go to the presidential election campaign fund. At least the feds ask, but some county commissioners want you to contribute to their campaign funds the old-fashioned way – through the back door. Showing contempt for County Mayor Tim Burchett’s efforts to rein in spending, commissioners are now openly discussing increasing the so-called discretionary fund available to each commissioner to $10,000. Commissioners want to spend more, not less, at the same time county employees’ jobs are on the line and the mayor says the next budget is starting $3 million in the red. The argument that the total available to commissioners, $110,000, is $4,000 less than was available to the old 19-member body is a disingenuous attempt to defend what has never been more than a slush fund. When the
Larry Van Guilder election rolls around, what incumbent doesn’t want to be known as a friend of her local high schools’ booster clubs or his favorite charitable organization? Commissioners who support this slush fund will say that the money goes to worthy causes, organizations deserving of support. But shouldn’t taxpayers have the final say on where their money goes? Without exception, all donations to charitable causes should undergo vetting as part of the annual budget process. A commissioner may defend slush fund handouts by saying he is elected to represent the taxpayer. Agreed, but if this practice faithfully represents the will of the voters, commis-
sion shouldn’t object to a referendum on the next ballot asking for an up or down vote on the continuance of discretionary funds. Fat chance. Burchett’s response to this latest move by commission to spend your money as they see fit is unequivocal: “It sends the wrong message,” he says. “Families are living on less now, and government just seems to take more. We need to lead by example now.” Burchett acknowledges that $110,000 is a tiny fraction of the county’s roughly $650 million budget. But he nails the issue by noting that it’s the symbolism, not the amount, that’s most important. Maybe those commissioners who have the interests of the people at heart will try to head off this ill-conceived cash grab. They could perform an even greater service by moving to strike discretionary spending from commission’s budget.
If that’s not enough outrage for you today, you can fi ll your tank to the brim with another proposal that’s being whispered about: a pay raise for commissioners. While you’re getting up from the floor, I’ll point out that commissioners already earn as much as Tennessee’s state representatives in Nashville. If you’re looking for an example of genuine public service in elected officials, consider the town of Farragut’s unpaid Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Without suggesting that commissioners volunteer their time, any talk of a pay raise now is a slap in the face to struggling taxpayers and county employees whose jobs hang by a thread. It will take a term-limited commissioner to do more than whisper about a pay raise. But term-limited or not, those who support an increase in the slush fund should hear about it. contact: lvgknox@mindspring.com.
Flood mucks with First Creek flood project Three inches of rainfall in three hours on Feb. 28 left the Emoriland/Fairmont Boulevard neighborhood in an alltoo-familiar posture: underwater, again, with the First Creek flood project delayed, again.
Betty Bean The good news is that the project delay will only be four days in duration. That’s enough time for the contractor, Bell & Associates, to pressure wash the deck of the unfinished Fairmont Boulevard bridge. “That structure got inundated,” said Tom Clabo, the city’s chief civil engineer. “They had the steel tied and were ready to pour the deck when all that water deposited a lot of mud and debris. There was no damage to the rebar, but the thing you don’t want
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to do is leave any kind of mud or debris when you pour concrete.” Clabo said the First Creek project “might have helped some” to mitigate some of the damage of last Monday’s storm, but there’s not much that can be done when 3 inches of water fall in three hours’ time. A block north of the new bridge, the water was 62 inches deep in the basement of Ken and Kathleen Sherfick’s Dutch colonial at the corner of Emoriland and Broadway. Two days after the deluge, they still had about a foot of water and two fish – one alive, one dead down there. The next day, the live fish had been returned to the creek and the Sherficks were still mucking out their garage. As they worked, they could hear the siren of a First Responder firetruck that was attempting to find its way into the neighborhood through a maze of blocked-off streets. The water was “only” 32 inches deep next door to the Sherficks’ at Charlene Hess’s basement rancher, but she reported at least $30,000 worth of uninsured damage – and two snakes. Brian Dove, who lives on the corner of Fairmont and Broadway (now a dead end due to bridge construction) said it wasn’t bad at his house – “Just a little flooding, about 2 feet of water.” From his 3-story English Tudor, Dove has a bird’s eye view of the long-delayed First Creek project, which the city started planning for in 2005 but did not reach an agreement with the neighborhood on until 2008 and didn’t get
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Karen Russell measures the water line in her basement – 32 inches. Photos by Betty Bean started on until the following year when some stimulus money came through. It was slated to be done early last fall but sat idle and uncompleted from November through February due to a legal dispute between the prime contractor and a subcontractor. He says he’s glad that Bell has taken over the project, “Because they seem much more serious about getting it done.” Neighborhood association president Steve Cotham said this was the scariest flood anyone can remember in 35 years. “This one was really mas-
sive and way, way high compared to what we’ve seen so far.” He hopes the construction work will lessen the impact of future storms, but believes that poorly regulated development to the northeast of the city is contributing to the problem. “We are going to have to spend a lot of money creating flood control in the city and I believe the county should be looking for ways to try and reduce runoff. There’s more to property rights than just who has a piece of property out in the county that they want to build on.”
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Anger abounds at school board Even though Superintendent Jim McIntyre has said outside groups won’t be presenting sex ed next year, these speakers demanded that Planned Parenthood be ousted immediately and that public funds not be spent for instructors from Planned Parenthood to train health educators. Board member Cindy Sandra Buttry expressed anger Clark in voting against both the five-year Capital Improvement Plan (it passed 8-1) fellow held a stop watch on and the design contract for board chair Indya Kincan- the new elementary school non to ensure she gave each at Northshore Town Center (it passed 7-2 as Buttry speaker a full five minutes. Their anger was palpa- was joined by Mike McMillan). ble. Why is everyone so mad? Thirty-six speakers signed up to talk about sex education at last week’s school board meeting. A few didn’t show but those who did went for two-plus hours and one
Be More awards East Tennessee PBS has announced the winners of its second annual Be More awards, designed to recognize excellence in the nonprofit community. Second Harvest Food Bank received the award for Best Local Service, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library received the award for Service to Kids and the Arts award went to Dogwood Arts. Eddie Mannis, chair and founder of HonorAir Knoxville, was named Person of the Year and the Community Choice award was given to Encore Theatrical Company. The finalists and winners are selected from more than 50 nominations on PBS’ website. Info for next year’s nominations can be found online at www.bemoreawards.east tennesseepbs.org.
Exhibit at KMA The Knoxville Museum of Art will present the exhibit “Amplified Moments” by Chinese contemporary artist Xiaoze
Xie on Friday, March 11, through Sunday, May 15. The exhibit will include more than 30 works of painting, photography, installation and video, and represents the artist’s use of books and newspapers “to symbolize the fragile nature of history and memory.” Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Info: www.knoxart.org.
Artist’s residency The Arts and Culture Alliance has announced availability of the next Betsy Worden Memorial Artist Residency at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. Deadline for applications is Friday, March 11. The residency includes free, exclusive access to a 10-by-10 studio. Applications can be downloaded at www. knoxalliance.com. Info: 523-7543 or e-mail sc@ knoxalliance.com.
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Plainview MPC meeting The Plainview Municipal Planning Commission and Design Review Commission will meet 6 p.m. Thursday, March 10, in the Plainview Community Center.
In search of Civil War memorabilia Representatives from the Tennessee State Library and Archives and the Tennessee State Museum will be at the East Tennessee History Center, 601 South Gay St., 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 10, to record and digitize Civil War memorabilia owned by local residents. Anyone with Civil War memorabilia is encouraged to have it recorded. The archivists will not actually take possession of the items from their owners. To schedule an appointment with the archivists, call 615-253-3470 or e-mail civilwar.tsla@tn.gov. Info: http://tn.gov/tsla/cwtn/events.htm.
MEETINGS ■ Fontinalis Club will meet 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 10, at Central Baptist Church of Fountain City, 5364 N. Broadway. The arts department will feature “Winners of the Poetry Contest” from area schools. The board meets at 9:30 a.m., social at 10 and the general meeting begins at 10:30. ■ Longstreet-Zollicoffer Camp 87, Sons of Confederate Veterans will hold its business meeting 10 a.m. Saturday, March 12, at Confederate Memorial Hall, 3148 Kingston Pike. George Matthews will present a short ancestral program prior to the meeting. Everyone is invited. There will be a clean-up day afterward for the memorial hall.
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worked for a program (Teach for America) that brings col- ■ Ralph Nader will speak at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, at lege grads who did not major the Cox Auditorium in Alumni in education into teaching at Memorial Building. The event hard-to-staff schools after a is free and open to the public, five-month crash course in but first-priority seating will how to do it. go to students, faculty and Hmmm. Mad parents, a staff beginning at 6 p.m. mad board member, mad ■ Christine Jessel has joined legislators, mad teachers the University of Tennessee’s and maybe a mad governor. public radio station WUOT 91.9 FM as an At the anger’s root are education money and power. There’s reporter/ rare mention of the kids. producer. STEM extension: The Her twotransfer window for the year apSTEM Academy and the pointment International Baccalaureis funded ate Program at West High through a School has been extended grant from to Friday, April 1, or until all the CorpoJessel ration for slots are filled.
■ UT Veterinary College will offer a conference for horse owners starting at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, March 12, in the Hollingsworth Auditorium on the UT agricultural campus. The fee is $28 for the first family member and $15 for each additional
Pellissippi State ■ Bory Cain, a security guard with Walden Security, was named security officer of the year and received a $1,000 award. He came to Pellissippi State after a career in the printing industry in Cain Florida. ■ Pam Fansler, East Tennessee Market manager for First Tennessee, was recognized for the bank’s financial support of scholarships, sponsorship of the Hot Air Balloon Festival and the Swing Big for StuFansler dents golf tournament and funding for the Tennessee Small Business Development Center.
Brushing away the sugar bugs Corryton Elementary School student J.J. Turpin brushes the teeth of Charlie Horse as Dr. Michael Solly provides guidance. Solly and the staff from his dental office presented a dental health program at area schools. The program was initiated 28 years ago by Solly’s wife, Candy, and the Central Baptist Church day care when the Sollys’ children were young. The program featured puppets and original songs to remind children the importance of brushing away the “sugar bugs.” Photo by Ruth White
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‘It was slaughter’
"Smashed by Jap mortar and shellfire, trapped by Iwo's treacherous black-ash sands, amtracs and other vehicles of war lay knocked out on the black sands of the volcanic fortress."
Ralph Lewis recalls the Battle of Iwo Jima
Photo by Robert M. Warren, ca. February/ March 1945. 26-G-4474. Courtesy National Archives, public domain
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Christmas 1945 will forever be Ralph Lewis’ favorite.
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t had nothing to do with gifts and glitter. It had everything to do with surviving the horror that was 36 days on Iwo Jima. It had everything to do with coming home. Ralph was 26 when he was drafted in November 1943. He chose the Marine Corps, doesn’t regret it and says he’d do it again. Born in Marion County, Tenn., Ralph spent his high school years in Jefferson City, where his father was pastor of the First Methodist Church. He met Ruth Ogle, the love of his life, at Jefferson City High and eventually married her. “She was the prettiest girl in school and just as good as she was pretty,” he says. When Ralph left for the Marines, Ruth was pregnant with the daughter he wouldn’t see until she was 18 months old. Leaving his wife, two sons and his as-yet-born daughter was tough. He also left behind a job at Avondale Dairy in Halls. Ruth and the children would spend the war in Jefferson City with his parents. Ralph was a crew chief on a Landing Vehicle Tracked (LVT), better known as an amphibian tractor, or amtrac. He was assigned to the 11th Amphibian Tractor Battalion, which, in February 1945, was assigned to the 5th Marine Division for Operation Detachment – the Battle of Iwo Jima. On Feb. 19 of that year, Ralph was riding in the center tractor during the first wave that landed on Red Beach 1. “We got caught on the beach. The Japanese opened fire on us from Mount Suribachi from the south and from the caves and rocky area from the north. We dug in at a shell hole by the bank and spent the night there.” Ralph’s amtrac crew picked up casualties, hauled ammunition, “(and) did a little bit of everything.” He’ll never forget “D-Day plus four” (Feb. 23). He was hauling a load of ammunition. The beachmas-
ter told him to take it to an advance dump on the other side of the island. Along the way, his unit was hit by mortar fire. “My radio operator jumped into the shell hole to our right. My mechanic and I jumped into the shell hole to our left, facing Mount Suribachi.” After awhile, Ralph heard a Marine yell. Then another. Then another. “It picked up just like it was rolling off Mount Suribachi, ‘Yeah!’ “Well, of course, I looked up. Two men, one was named Lindberg were setting up a small American flag. Boy was I glad to see it.” Marines began to beat on their mess gear and ration cans. Some fired shots in the air. “You’d have thought the war was over and it was just the fourth day (of the battle).” After the Japanese barrage ended, Ralph’s crew dumped the ammunition, went out to sea and came back to chat with the beachmaster and some of Ralph’s buddies who happened to be milling around. He told them about the flag. Somebody then told Ralph to look up at Mount Suribachi. The small Stars and Stripes had been replaced by a big flag, the one hoisted by Ira Hayes and five other Marines, the one captured in the famous photograph by Joe Rosenthal. During much of the next month, Ralph saw bloated bodies floating in the water. He saw them scattered everywhere on the island. He could smell the rot. “War and death has a terrible odor to it. You don’t eat much.” The battle ended on March 26. Nearly 7,000 Americans had died. Nearly 20,000 were wounded. Roughly 200 Japanese were taken prisoner. The other 18,000 were dead or missing. “If you can imagine that number of people killed and wounded in 36 days on an island that was 8 and ¼ square miles, … it was slaughter.” Twenty-seven Congressional Medals of Honor were awarded for Iwo Jima alone. It is considered to be the bloodiest battle in
Hey, Jude CROSS CURRENTS | Lynn Hutton Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James, to those who are called, who are beloved in God the Father and kept safe for Jesus Christ: may mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance. (Jude 1-3 NRSV) I heard this story from someone who was present and whose veracity I have no reason to doubt: Bruce Metzger, head of the committee who produced the translations which became the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, contended in their meetings that there was no such name in He-
brew as Jude. Didn’t exist, couldn’t possibly be right. The name was Judas, and if the committee was going to do its job and accurately render the Greek texts they had before them, Metzger declared they must change the name of the next to the last book in the canon. They agreed and adjourned for
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Marine Corps history and the second bloodiest in American history. (Gettysburg is first.) Machine gunner Lloyd Keeland, who survived it, later said, “I know I’m going to heaven. I’ve already been to hell.” Ralph prepared in Hawaii for what everybody thought was the coming invasion of Japan. He had written a letter to Ruth, saying whatever it is a man facing death needs to say to his wife, just in case. He was relaxing at a naval station when a sailor burst in, babbling about a bomb dropped on Japan that would end the war. “Yeah, yeah, yeah,” Ralph said, and went to sleep. “By noon the next day, we’d gotten the official word. I took the letter I’d written back to camp and
burned it up.” He headed to Camp Pendleton, Calif., on the USS Colorado, surviving a typhoon that tore the aircraft guns off the ship. From there, he boarded a train to Camp Lejeune, N.C. Ralph was discharged on Dec. 8, 1945. He hopped a bus to Knoxville and rented a car to Jefferson City. He walked in on his wife and children, unannounced. A few weeks later, his brother came down from Virginia and the family enjoyed Christmas dinner at his mother’s house. “Presents ain’t nothin,’ friend. Coming home is great.”
the evening. The next morning, the committee reconvened. Metzger confessed he had spent a sleepless night, fretting over all the dear little old church ladies who would be horrified that a book in the Bible was named “Judas,” given that the name was forever ruined by that other Judas, the one called Iscariot. “We’re going to call it ‘Jude,’ ” he declared, a triumph of love and compassion over scholarship. And Jude it remained. The NRSV’s own intro to Jude declares that “the identification of Jude with Judas, a brother of Jesus (Matthew 13:55, Mark 6:3), is unlikely.” But the Interpreter’s Bible commentary on Jude insists that the author of the little epistle refers to himself in the prescript as “Jude,
a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James.” This would be the James who was the leader of the Church in Jerusalem, and a brother of Jesus. So if Jude is a brother of James, and James is a brother of Jesus (and if a equals b and b equals c …) then Jude is a brother of Jesus. So, he is the brother of Jesus named Judas? And why did he not just say so? Look carefully at his words: “Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James …” Now this is just me, with no particular scholarly work to back me up, but it occurs to me that this may be Jude’s (or Judas’) recognition that he and his brother James were still equals, still just brothers who had grown up together, roughhousing in the dusty roads of Naza-
Epilogue Ralph Lewis returned to work at Avondale Dairy after the war. He retired in 1982. His two sons died in 1984 and 1996 respectively. Ralph’s beloved wife, Ruth, died in 2004. He sold his Mynatt Drive property and moved to St. Mary’s Villas in 2006. He is close to his surviving daughter, Cara Boyd, and has nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Ralph teaches Sunday school once a month at Christ United Methodist Church in Halls. He is 93. Thanked for his military service, Ralph simply says, “Sometimes you do what you have to do.”
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reth. But Jesus … Jesus was now someone else entirely. No longer just the eldest, no longer just the big brother. Jesus had revealed himself as someone who had servants, thousands of them, who sought to follow and honor and worship him. To claim kinship with him might seem presumptious, so Jude (Judas) humbly claimed only servanthood to Jesus, and brotherhood to the other of Mary’s boys, James. I suppose that makes Jude just like all the rest of us who seek to follow: a servant of the King of Kings. (Note: I promised six weeks ago that I would write about the five books of the Bible I had heretofore neglected. This is the final installment of that promise. Next week: “A new old milk can.” LWH)
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The party is over TALES OF TENNESSEE | Marvin West
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here do you suppose Willie Nelson is when you need him to turn out the lights and tell us the party is over? Sad song to be sung about a strange Tennessee basketball season marked by exciting potential and disappointing results. Now we know it was destined for inconsistent mediocrity. That’s a fancy way of saying it wasn’t going to be very good. No chance this team could meet expectations without a genuine leader, a go-to guy, somebody really big in clutch situations. I misread tea leaves. Back in October, I said the Vols would win 22, 23, maybe 24 during the regular season. Wrong! I was smart enough to realize that coming within a basket of the 2010 Final Four was no guarantee of ever getting closer. I had a fair idea of the value of the dearly departed seniors. I thought Melvin Goins was a better point guard than Bobby Maze. I knew the coach was in trouble and that would be a distraction. I assumed maturity would make a wonderful difference in Scotty Hopson’s game. It did. Lately. For some games. For two-thirds of the season, he set a record for maybe, perhaps, but not yet. I expected something from Cameron Tatum. I did not expect Brian Williams to win the Georgia game in Athens. Tobias Harris performed well – at one end of the floor. Without transition points, when forced into a half-court game, a dependable outside attack is necessary. That didn’t materialize. Threepoint shooting was so bad, rivals encouraged it. There were games the Vols couldn’t hit free throws if their lives depended on it. I kept looking for mental toughness. Harsh critics suggested the team was lazy. It is strange to admit that effort ebbed and flowed. Fierce competitiveness was a Pearlteam trademark before there were All-American recruits. Great depth did not win many games. Kenny Hall? Nope. Freshman guards? Maybe later. A friend at Marquette told me Jeronne Maymon might break into the starting lineup. He contributed very little. Alas and alas, there is enough disappointment to go around. I still think Steven Pearl is a gladiator. He might have made a good tight end.
The preseason media survey said the Vols were fourth best in the SEC East. That struck me as pessimistic. There were warnings in the opening seven-game winning streak. Belmont was within a point in the final 40 seconds. Missouri State and Virginia Commonwealth were too close for comfort. Knocking off Villanova and Pitt persuaded me that experts were wrong. Sorry about that. I thought Oakland was in California until the Oakland U. Golden Grizzlies stormed out of Rochester, Mich., to stun the Big Orange. Believeth thou me, that was an omen of things to come – loss at UNC-Charlotte, home loss to so-so Southern Cal. In the second meeting, Tennessee overcame Belmont’s better ideas with better players. Tennessee won 66-65. The Vols made UT-Martin appear big-time. College of Charleston won in a romp. Amazing. One bright spot: Memphis seemed to suffocate. The Vols won here and there, now and then. They came up large at Vanderbilt. They lost much too often at home. Some setbacks required cooperation. For the most part, this was not a smart basketball team. It failed miserably in the clutch. Seems like there were seven losses when the Vols had potential winning possessions. Several times they threw up long shots for lack of more intelligent possibilities. Bruce Pearl grumbled about point guard play. I am grumbling about Bruce Pearl. This is his mess. His players. His plan. His sins. I got a few things correct in October. Said it would be tough for the coach to maintain focus, that the NCAA investigation would siphon away some attention. Said it would be difficult to recruit while shackled. Bingo! I feel some compassion for the university, for the guys in orange and white, for the always optimistic fans and the coach who has done so much. Tournament outlook? There could be a finishing kick. Maybe some small something good can still happen. If there is a sudden revival, a sincere change of heart, I will ask why didn’t it happen earlier? If nothing brightens the end, the light switch is over there on the wall. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.
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he official first day of spring is less than two weeks away (Sunday, March 20). Of course we’ve been known to have some really bad weather in March (remember the Blizzard of ’93!), but the mild and showery last weeks of February seem to have us all in a ready-for-spring mode. Two weeks ago, the forsythia bushes along Neyland Drive were in bright yellow bloom, with ample time to view them, sitting in basketball traffic. My jonquils have been working on buds for more than a week now, and we have had crocuses blooming in a flower bed at church. I suppose the two main things that people mention as most important to them as spring approaches, besides longer days and warmer weather, are the birds singing and the flowers blooming. Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day (May 8 this year), are the two biggest fresh flower-buying occasions in the United States. Both are big springtime flower celebrations. We enjoy flowers all year long, of course, but they seem so much more fun to see after the barren months of winter. But, like strawberries and tomatoes, in these days of global commerce we can get fresh-cut flowers all year long as well. Along those lines, the cover story of the February Smithsonian magazine last month was entitled “Growth Industry: Where Your Flowers Really Come From.” The article unfolds the story of a Colorado State University graduate student named David Cheever, who wrote a paper in 1967 about what an ideal place the vicinity of Bogota, Columbia, would be for a large cut-flower industry. He and three partners started such a business in 1969. The concept was later supported by the U.S. government as an alternative means for the locals to support themselves instead of producing cocaine. The climate was perfect, there was plenty of labor and Bogota was three air hours from Miami – way closer to the East Coast flower customers than our main flowerproducing areas in California. Bogota is now the second-largest flower-producing area in the world after Holland and commands 70 percent of the U.S. cut-flower market. In fact, the author comments that if you buy a bouquet in a supermarket or a big box store, it probably came from Bogota. With huge success have come issues as well, such as decent housing for employees, child labor problems and human exposure to toxic chemicals like fungicides used to dip each bouquet. But, I imagine these will be addressed, and certainly the production of flowers is preferable to the production of cocaine.
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Few of our East Tennessee spring wildflowers would do for the cutflower bouquet business. In fact, they are called spring ephemerals, a word that means “here and gone in a day.” They are tiny, delicate and they wilt away to nothing in minutes of being picked. Part of their magic is in seeing them where they grow; that is really the only way you can see them as they are meant to be. Opportunities abound, though, to see and enjoy our local early spring wildflowers. Seeing the earliest ones is sort of like looking for that first purple martin or chimney swift – how soon will they show up? Where will they be first? Of the many good spots, one of our top favorites is the Norris River Bluff Trail, along the west bank of the river below Norris Dam. Only about 20 minutes from Halls and Powell, on a good spring morning one can do a pleasant mile or so along the river and be amongst as many as 20 or more species of flowers. And all this accompanied by ducks and geese (and trout fishermen) on the river and the birds singing in the trees. The flowers bloom surprisingly early there, so Spouse and I decided to check it out Feb. 27 in hopes of maybe seeing the first spring flower popping out. The day was nice, mid-50’s, with a chilly breeze and warm sun. The moss covering the rocks and logs was fresh, bright green. But, nary a blossom to be seen. The closest we came to flowers were several little toothwort plants with lots of buds and a neat group of orange-red cup fungi. We know, though, that within a few days to a week or two the place
will be a garden, a carpet of thousands of trout lilies, along with dozens of Dutchmen’s breeches, trilliums, yellow wood-poppies and all their other friends. And, if you feel the need for help with identifications, friendly folks from the friends of the Norris Dam State Park and others offer guided walks of the flower trails, both the River Bluff Trail and the Clear Creek Trail. This year, the walks will be available at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, March 26, and Saturday, April 2. The Clear Creek walks, meeting at the grist mill parking lot, will be on the same days at 2 p.m. For more details, call Norris Dam State Park at 426-7461. And, of course, both areas are free and open every day to go on your own, whenever the good spring weather beckons. Another really big wildflower deal in these parts is the annual Smoky Mountain Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage in Gatlinburg. This will be its 61st year, and it is attended by people from all over the country. It features exhibits, lectures, hikes and field trips, more than 150 in all. This year’s events will be from April 26 to May 1. Lots of information is available at www. springwildflowerpilgrimage.org. And, if you’re not into crowds, pick a likely spot or two from their lists of activities and go back by yourself or with a friend, when the dust settles, so to speak. They’ll be coming up soon. Keep an eye out for those first spring blooms. And, when you find a favorite spot, return often. You’ll be surprised at how fast the cast of characters changes this time of the year. Enjoy!
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I-House lends diversity to campus and community By Wendy Smith The primary purpose of the University of Tennessee’s International House is to teach homegrown students about other cultures, and members of the community are welcome to participate – if they can find a parking place, says former I-House director Lee Rhea. Rhea recently stepped down after serving as director for seven years. On Tuesdays, students from various countries present a Coffee House with cultural food, crafts or even dance lessons. Each Thursday, Global Hour offers a forum for discussion of world events in the news. Language labs give participants the opportunity to practice foreign languages with a native speaker. Occasional Culture Nights feature dinner and an educational presentation about a particular country. A handful of Bangladeshi students presented Culture Night two weeks ago at the I-House. Nabila Khalid, the only University of Tennessee undergraduate student from Bangladesh, was master of ceremonies during the Salwa Mostafa, a graduate student from Bangladesh, performs evening, which served up a at a recent Culture Night hosted by the UT International House.
HALLS CINEMA 7 SHOWTIMES The following films will be playing at Halls Cinema 7 through Thursday, March 10. All times are p.m. unless otherwise noted. Nachos are half-price during Matinee Madness at the Movies. Children ages 3-11 and seniors 60 and over are admitted for $4.75 all day. Some exclusions apply. Movieline: 922-2187; website: hallscinema7.net. ■ Hall Pass (R) 2:10, 4:20, 6:35, 8:45 ■ Just Go With It (PG-13) 1:50, 4:10, 6:30, 8:50 ■ Big Mammas: Like Father, Like Son (PG-13) 4:05, 8:30 ■ Justin Beiber: Never Say Never (G) 1:55, 6:20 ■ Take Me Home Tonight (R) 2:15, 4:20, 6:30, 8:45 (No Passes) ■ Beastly (PG-13) 2:15, 4:45, 7, 9 (No Passes) ■ I Am Number Four (PG-13) 1:50, 4:05, 6:20, 8:35 (No Passes) ■ Rango (PG) 2, 4:15, 6:25, 8:40 (No Passes)
Bangladeshi dinner, a slide show, traditional dance and Khalid’s performance of a Bangladeshi pop song. Culture Night is a bargain for community members at $7 per person, in addition to the $1 per half-hour parking fee at the University Center garage. “It’s cheaper than dinner and a movie,” says Rhea. The current location at 1623 Melrose Ave. is IHouse’s fourth home since it was established in 1969. One of the misconceptions about the facility is that it “sequesters” international students from their American counterparts. “That’s not what we’re about at all,” Rhea says. “We bring the world to the campus.” While the main objective of the I-House is to educate American students, it also offers support to international students. Students from around the world use the facility’s computer lab, television room, and space for studying and eating lunch. Where students gather, interesting discussions occur. Recent topics have included the threat of civil war in Lib-
Heiskell seniors to learn about local tax relief Thursday The Heiskell Community Center’s seniors program will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 10. The center is located at 9420 Heiskell Road. Knox Williams of the Knox County trustee’s office will discuss tax relief and tax freeze programs available to seniors age 65 or older. Williams will have applications and will stay after he speaks to answer questions and assist with applications. Anyone wishing to go on the April bus trip to Pigeon Forge should bring the $40 fee. Lunch and bingo will follow the speaker’s program. Info: Janice White, 548-0326, or Liz Jett, 938-8845.
Rhonda Vincent in concert The Carter High School softball team will present seven-time IBMA female artist of the year Rhonda Vincent and The Rage on Friday, April 1, in the Carter High School auditorium. Info and tickets: Cindi Cupp, 776-3973.
ya and Tennessee state Sen. Bill Ketron’s proposed bill that would make it illegal to practice some forms of Sharia Law. “It’s fascinating to hear the conversations that go on here on a daily basis,” says Rhea. Khalid has enjoyed sharing her culture through IHouse events and international festivals on campus. She has found that while some students are interested in learning more about other cultures, most undergraduates don’t appreciate the value of diversity. She worries that the university doesn’t offer enough
assistance to international students, particularly graduate students who often arrive in Knoxville with no place to stay and no Social Security number. “I was lucky to have a sister here,” she says. “It’s really hard.” Rhea agrees. He’d like to see UT advise international students on housing, public transportation and obtaining necessary identification. Perhaps the campus should be more user-friendly to international students who choose to expand their minds, and share their culture, in the Knoxville community.
‘Chico’ Osten to teach at art center The Fountain City Art Center has announced that Charles “Chico” Osten will instruct two new six-week classes. Beginning to Intermediate Portraits will be held 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoons starting April 20, and Beginning to Intermediate Oil Pastels will be offered 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday afternoons starting April 23. The cost of either class is $85 for center members, $100 for nonmembers. Osten received his Fine Arts degree from UT and has trained at Arrowmont. He has experience in water media, mixed media, oils, oil pastels, charcoal and pencils. He is retired from teaching public school art and teaches classes through Tusculum College and the Fountain City Art Center. Art Center hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. most Saturdays. The center is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Info: 357-2787, e-mail fcartcenter@knology.net or come by the center at 213 Hotel Ave.
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Linzy Johnson turned 2 years old Feb. 18 and celebrated with family and friends at Chuck E. Cheese. Her parents are Bryan and Cathy Johnson of Fountain City, Central Baptist Church Family Life Center coordinator Fran Mitchell stands in front of a bulletin board containing her pho- and her grandparents are tos from last year’s trip to Romania. Mitchell is one of 12 who Gus and Voula Brinias of Fountain City and Calvin will return to Romania this June. Photo by C. Taylor and Deborah Johnson of Pulaski. Linzy has an older brother, Dean, who is 4 years old.
Central Baptist team to return to Romania By Cindy Taylor
While it may be true that it takes a village to raise a child, sometimes that village could still use some outside help. Thanks to Missio Link International and a willing group from Central Baptist Church, the villages of Timisoara and Recas in Romania will soon be getting that help. The church sent six to Romania last year on a fact finding mission. On this year’s trip, volunteers will work directly with children and adults. The primary language is Romanian and the group will need an interpreter. Primarily the group will be working with elementary-age children setting up Vacation Bible schools. The goal is to partner for the future with churches in Romania. The country has a struggling economy and the team hopes to help those they meet learn how to make individual choices now that they have more freedom from their government. Romania is a small, often forgotten, country situated in the southeastern part of Central Europe that shares borders with Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, the Black Sea, Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. Roughly the size of Oregon, Romania is the second largest country in the area, after Poland. With a population of more than 21 million, 87 percent of which are Christian Orthodox, one might wonder why a group of Christians from North America would choose Romania for a mission trip. Family Life Center coordinator Fran Mitchell is one of 12 Central Baptist members, nine students and three adults who will be leaving for Romania on June 17. “With so much focus on other parts of the world, this is an area that is under the radar,” said Mitchell. “This seems to be an area of need. These people love their country and want to take care of their people.”
Mitchell talked about the Deborah Houses for abused girls in the villages. The church will be working with those houses. Many girls come to them and live there until they are 18. During that time they are helped to become self-supporting for when they transition out into the world. “Eugen Groza started the United States branch of Missio Link International in Romania while it was still under Communist rule. Groza started underground churches and, with the fall of Communism, he was able to be more public and churches were able to come more to the forefront. It is amazing to me that this occurred in my lifetime. The state will now allow the church to go into schools and prisons and be more of a presence. It is called a democracy there now but they are still learning how to govern.” Central Baptist will be holding a fundraiser 5 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 20, to support this mission trip. There will be a live and silent auction and a dinner. Tickets are $10 each and the goal is to raise $13,000 for traveling expenses. The Creamery is providing the food and the church welcomes all donations. Contact Mitchell at 688-2421 if you have items to donate for the auction of if you would like to support the trip monetarily.
Hapner graduates training Army Pvt. Quinten C. Hapner has graduated from Basic Combat Training and the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Crewmember Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. Hapner was trained to perform maintenance on various launchers and resupply vehicles and reload ammunition on these type vehicles. Additional training included operating and performing maintenance on communications equipment, first aid, weapons use and armed and unarmed combat. Hapner is the son of Brian C. Hapner and grandson of Harvey Hapner. He is a graduate of Powell High School.
Cohagan completes training Air Force airman Ashley A. Cohagan has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. Cohagan received training in areas including basic warfare principles, military discipline and physical fitness. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Cohagan is the daughter of Terri Burns of Powell and Sam Cohagan of Bentonville, Ark.
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who leaves his mother, Alice, children and friends. Margaret Boruff Blomeke, 89, who grew up in Fountain City and attended Central High School. Matt Black Jr., 55, who leaves his wife, Leesa, and five children. Betty Ann “Pat” Owenby, 82, of Halls, who joins her husband, Gene, and son, Dan. Leonard “Lenny” Spicer, Halls, who leaves his wife, Susan, and son, Dale. Joe Tobias, 83, of Halls, who leaves his wife, Virginia, and sons. James Ronald Whited, 62, who leaves his wife, Shirley, and sons Joey and Jamie. Jewel Hale, 91, of Halls.
Grace Phillips to speak at KFL Grace Phillips will be the guest speaker for the Knoxville Fellowship Luncheon at noon Tuesday, March 8. The KFL is a group of Christian men and women that meets weekly at the Golden Corral in Powell.
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This week I want to recognize the 18 young women who so proudly represent their community: the Halls High School cheerleaders and mascots. It’s hard, year-round work for these students and their sponsors. Team members are: Senior: Alyssa Vito Juniors: Allison Bryant, Cheyenne Fawver, Kelsey Haga, Kristen Horner, Alex Loy, Kari Summers, Caroline White Sophomore: Sydney Hall Freshmen: Maria Brinias, Delaney Burton, Mallory Hayes, Ashley Hillard, Morgan King, Ali Perry, Jenna Phillips Mascots: Allie Herd, Emily Overton. Our community is saddened by the recent loss of these individuals: Billy Ross Atchley, 77, of Corryton, who joins his wife, Lavern. Jerry Allen Hellard, 56,
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CHURCH NOTES Community services ■ Bell Road Worship Center, 7321 Bell Rd., has partnered with Angel Food Ministries as a distribution host site to serve the Halls community. There will be information available 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 12, in the CVS Pharmacy parking lot on Emory Road on purchasing food to be distributed 10-11 a.m. Saturday, March 26. Info: e-mail angelfood@ bellroadworshipcenter.org or 474-0333. ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, takes orders for Angel Food Ministries by phone, 228-9299, or in person the Saturday before each distribution. The distribution of the food is usually the third Saturday of each month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Info: 228-9299 or the church office, 690-0160. ■ Beaver Ridge UMC Food Pantry hands out food to local families in need 1-2 p.m. every Monday and 7-8 p.m. every first Monday. Donations and volunteers are welcome. Info: 690-1060 or www. beaverridgeumc.com. ■ Cross Roads Presbyterian hosts the Halls Welfare Ministry food pantry from 6-8 p.m. each second Tuesday and from 9-11 a.m. each fourth Saturday.
Fundraisers and sales ■ Beaver Ridge UMC’s youth ministries will receive 10 percent of sales at the Sonic restaurant in Karns 5-8 p.m. Thursday, March 10, to help fund a mission trip to Richmond, Va. Info: www.beaver ridgeumc.com. ■ Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Highway, will have a formal wear consignment sale for children and adults 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 12. Info: 922-1412.
Care for caregivers The Annie Moses Band will appear in concert 6 p.m. Sunday, March 20, at Salem Baptist Church in Halls. Photo submitted
Salem to host Annie Moses Band By Jake Mabe Somebody asked David Whipple whether the musicians in the Annie Moses Band play “the violin or the fiddle? “That will tell me what kind of music they play.” Whipple, the church’s associate pastor for worship and media, replied with one word. “Yes.” Salem Baptist, located at 8201 Hill Road in Halls, is hosting the Annie Moses Band 6 p.m. Sunday, March 20. There is no charge for admission, but a love offering will be taken. The band is comprised
■ The Shepherd of the Hills Baptist Church now offers an Internet prayer line. Anytime you have a prayer or concern, call the line and leave a message. Someone will be praying about the request with you within 24 hours. Prayer line: 484-4066.
Special services ■ Powell Presbyterian Church, 2910 W. Emory Road, will hold Ash Wednesday service 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, immediately following the Wednesday night community dinner. Cost for dinner is $2. Everyone is welcomed. Info: www.powellpcusa.org or 938-8311.
■ Bell Road Worship Center, 7321 Bell Road, offers Cafe Connection at 6 p.m. Sundays, a time of fellowship, snacks, coffee, tea and informal Bible Study.
■ House Mountain Baptist Church, 8621 Washington Pike in Corryton, will present “Going Beyond Simulcast” featuring Priscilla Shirer and Anthony Evans 7 p.m. Friday, April 1, and 9:15 a.m. Saturday, April 2. Admission is $10. Tickets are available at Fairview Baptist, Bethel Baptist, Clear Springs Baptist, Graveston Baptist and House Mountain Baptist churches. Info: www. hmbchurch.org or 688-4521.
Women’s programs ■ Beaver Ridge UMC , 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, will host Women’s Bible Study 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the church library on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The group’s five-week study will be
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■ New Beverly Baptist Church will host Michael and Delilah, who will sing favorite gospel songs 6 p.m. Sunday, March 20. A love offering will be taken. Info/directions: 546-0001 or www.NewBeverly.org. ■ Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Pike, sponsors bluegrass each second Sunday during the 8:45 a.m. service. ■ Shepherd of the Hills Baptist Church, 400 East Beaver Creek Dr., will host the New Calvary Echoes in concert 10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 27. Free admission.
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to be flipping channels one Christmas and came upon a special they did for PBS. “They have played everywhere from the Lincoln Center to little churches.” The band will also help lead the worship during Salem’s 10:15 service that Sunday morning. Whipple is expecting an overflow crowd for the concert and encourages attendees to arrive early. For more info on the concert, visit www.salembaptisthalls.org or call 9223490. For more on the Annie Moses Band, visit www. anniemosesband.com.
Henri Nouwen’s “The Return of the Prodigal Son – A Story of Homecoming.” Info: Rev. Glenna Manning, 690-1060; www.beaverridgeumc.com. ■ MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month at Fairview Baptist Church for devotional, food and fellowship. Child care provided. Info: Anne, 621-9234.
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Kathy Sergeant, program manager for the CAC’s One Call Club, meets with board members Jill Beason, Susie Stiles and Barbara Pelot at Long’s Drug Store. The One Call Club is a sponsor of “Caring for Your Parents,” a seminar designed to educate and empower caregivers. It will be 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 27, at Faith United Methodist Church, 1120 Dry Gap Pike. Info: 688-1000. Photo by Wendy Smith 1700 West Beaver Creek Dr., will hold an open house 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 15. There will be information on academic programs, a meet-and-greet with current students and a tour of the facilities. Info: Jessica Missey, 938-8181.
children.” Info: 688-8390. ■ New Hope Baptist Church, 7602 Bud Hawkins Road in Corryton, hosts Celebrate Recovery adult and youth classes 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 12-step class 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Info: 688-5330. ■ Fairview Baptist Church, 7424 Fairview Road off East Emory Road, hosts a Celebrate Recovery program 7-9 p.m. Thursdays. ■ Shiloh Baptist Church, 6645 Ridgeview Road, is a new church that meets 10 a.m. for Sunday school, 11 a.m. for morning worship, 6 p.m. for Sunday night service and 7 p.m. for Wednesday Bible study. A new study in the Book of Revelation will be held 6 p.m. Sundays until completion. Info: the Rev. Wade Wamack, 405-2793.
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■ Beaver Dam Baptist Church’s Little Creations, serving children from 6 months to 5 years old Tuesdays and Thursdays is now enrolling for the 2011-12 school year. Parents Day Out registration is 9 a.m. to noon Monday, March 7, and Wednesday, March 9, on the first floor of the Education building. Info: 922-7529. ■ Graveston Baptist Church Parents’ Day Out program is enrolling children ages 11 months to pre-k. Prices are $145/month for two days a week, $85/month for one day a week. Info: Michelle, 465-9655.
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Jim King paints a “scar” on Whittle Springs Middle School student Katelyn Bates at the Mercy booth at the career fair.
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Halls Middle School student Emily Tampas tests a respiratory vest. Photos by Ruth White
More than 80 employers turned out at the annual Knox County Career Fair last week to talk to students and parents regarding colleges, career paths and more. Students could speak with representatives from a variety of businesses and professions, including health care, county government, construction, health and fitness, tourism, media, and educa-
tion. Many businesses had hands-on demonstrations that allowed students to get a feel for a career. In addition to employers, several area colleges/universities and technical schools sent representatives to discuss higher education. Representatives from each Knox County high school were on hand to discuss the transition to high school.
HMS students create art display By Jake Mabe Halls Middle School students in Shellie Ayres’ 8th grade advanced art class have created some unique work based on the packaging tape sculptures of American artist Mark Jenkins of Fairfax, Va. Ayres says that all the art is based on life casting – placing Saran wrap and five layers of packaging tape around one’s arm, for example, to create the work. “The students had to assemble it and capture the idea of the human spirit,” Ayres said. “They had a lot of fun and did a great job.” The artwork is on display near the entrance to the school cafeteria.
Halls Middle 8th grade advanced art students in Shellie Ayres’ class created this art, based on the packaging tape sculpture work of artist Mark Jenkins, which is on display near the cafeteria. Photo by Jake Mabe
Halls Middle School students Jessie Portwood and Chrissy Reed discuss neurons with Shelly Ren in the ORAU and ORNL science village at the career fair.
Mardi Gras gala to benefit Shannondale The Shannondale Elementary Foundation is hosting a Mardi Gras Benefit from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at the Knoxville Emporium Center for Arts & Culture. The benefit will feature Mardi Gras theme with music, dancing, heavy hors d’ouvres, wine, beer (open bar) and a live auction of special items. Tickets are $40 or $75 for a pair. Attendees do not have to be Shannondale families. The Mardi Gras Benefit is seeking items to be auctioned to benefit the children at Shannondale Elementary. Auction items include: signed items from Daytona 500 winner and Shannondale alumnus Trevor Bayne, UT coaches Derek Dooley and Pat Summit, Kenny Chesney, and Archie Manning; Taylor Swift concert tickets for Knoxville, July 1; American Girl Doll of the Year – Kanani; and many donations from local businesses. Proceeds will assist in purchasing: 1) a new portable science lab with new equipment for all grades; 2) a classroom computer upgrade program in which each year, classrooms for two grade levels will receive a new computer to ensure a new computer for each classroom every three years; and 3) personnel position(s) to allow up to 30 hours per week of teaching assistant time to help with students in small groups or individually if necessary. For tickets or to donate auction items, contact Foundation president Todd Moore, 693-0375 or tmoore24@utk.edu/.
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Spring Break Golf Camp for ages 8-14 is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, March 15-16, at Beverly Park. The cost is $75 and there will be instruction time as well as play on the course. Beginner golf clinics for ages 5-14 will be held on Saturdays, April 2, 9, 16 and 23, with a different skill taught each week. Clinics are 10-11 a.m. and
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First Lutheran to host play First Lutheran School, 1207 N. Broadway, will present a performance of “Professor Thyme and the History Mystery” by Richard James 7 p.m. Friday, March 11, in the school gym. Info: 524-0308
SCHOOL NOTES Gibbs High ■ SGA will meet 7:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, in Mrs. Williams’ room. All SGA members are expected to attend. The first issue of the school newspaper, Eagle Examiner, will be on sale Tuesday, March 8, during 3rd block. Cost is only 50 cents. Gibbs Chapter of the National Honor Society will meet 7:45 a.m. Wednes-
day, March 9, in the library. Project Graduation will be held 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at the North Side YMCA, 7609 Maynardville Highway in Halls. It will be a special celebration for the Class of 2011 to hang out with friends, enjoy games and activities, food, drawings for door prizes and more, all in an alcohol and drug-free environment.
Gresham Middle ■ The PTSA is hosting a campaign to “Stack the Amps” for a new sound system in the gym and school auditorium. Anyone interested in making a donation can contact the school, 689-1430.
Halls Middle ■ Band concert will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, in the auditorium.
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■ The Symphonic Band will have mandatory rehearsal 6-9 p.m. Monday, March 21. Knox Achieves will meet 6 p.m. Monday, March 7, in the library. Dance team parent meeting is 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 24, in the commons. Cheer team parent meeting is 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 28, in the commons.
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‘Halls is my home’ Hurst is one of three Halls High teachers of year By Jake Mabe (Editor’s Note: Halls High selects three teachers of the year at spring graduation. They were recently recognized at a countywide dinner. Cheri Duncan and
Halls Red Devils Houston Qualls, the two other honorees, will also be profiled in upcoming editions of the Shopper-News.) Kim Hurst knew she was going to be a teacher by the 8th grade. Her science teacher, a Mr. Bell at Duck-
town (Tenn.) Elementary, saw a spark and ignited a flame. “He said, ‘You should really be a teacher.’ Then he had me making up his tests!” As a student at Powell High, Hurst was tutored by other outstanding educators, especially former drama teacher Nita Buell Black. “She is my favorite person in the whole world,” Hurst says. Hurst has spent her entire 22-year career, including student teaching, at either Halls Middle or Halls High. (An earlier generation will remember her as Kim Coker.) She says she wouldn’t dream of being anywhere else.
“Even though I’m a Powell girl, Halls is my home.” She taught both math and English at first, but took a fulltime sophomore English position as soon as one opened up. Hurst says the secret to getting kids interested in literature is making connections. “Right now, we’re reading ‘Fahrenheit 451,’ which is about censorship, and we talk about how people in that culture do not think anymore, and we talk about how our culture is violent and we’re headed in that direction. And my kids always say ‘Of Mice and Men’ is their favorite book that we read. I always teach it. “Even with ‘Julius Caesar,’ I have them do projects and stuff, more than just
Kim Hurst was recently recognized as one of three Teachers of the Year from Halls High School. Photo courtesy Halls High yearbook ‘read it and take a test.’ And I read aloud, too.” For the last two years, Hurst has also taught drama, which she says has been a rewarding challenge. “When you come into a successful program like Ken
(former drama teacher Ken Davis) had, it’s sometimes difficult to bring something new. The kids loved and love him. It was a bit of a struggle. But my new Acting I kids are fabulous and the Acting II kids are great.
I love watching them blossom from barely making eye contact to becoming an actor. They are very demanding of themselves.” When she gets any spare time, Hurst loves to read – biographies, Stephen King, and the Johns (Grisham and Steinbeck), and “chick books in the summer.” The greatest part of her job is the kids. “They’re the best. People say (disparagingly), ‘Oh, today’s youth …’ I don’t think (that way) at all. As a whole, these are good kids. I love them – and they know that.” Hurst is honored to have been one of three selected as teachers of the year by her peers. “It’s kind of a pat on the back and makes you feel like that what you’re doing is being recognized. It is an honor.”
Bringing home third place honors at the Tennessee HOSA state competition for Creative Problem Solving are Jayme Needham, Second place winners at state competition were Erika State competitors at TN HOSA competition include: Andrea Austin O’Connor and Sarah Cox. Not pictured is Kelley Wilds. Youngquist, Bo Bales and Shanna Alexander. Tampas, Brianna Jones and Emily Saylor.
HOSA students place at state competition Halls High HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) students recently competed in the State Leadership Conference and brought home awards in several categories. First place winners in the Medical Reading category include Kendra Bailey, Kimberly Smith and Brittany Yow. Tucker Hunley received first place honors
for Biotechnology. Savannah Kirby was awarded first place in Concepts of Health Care Exam. Second place winners include: Bo Bales, Epidemiology; Chelsea Deuso, Medical Spelling; Erika Youngquist, Nursing Assisting; and Shanna Alexander, Health Care Issues Exam. Bringing home third place First place winners from the recent HOSA state conference include: Savannah Kirby, Tucker Hunawards were: Michael Black, ley, Kendra Bailey and Brittany Yow. Not pictured is Kimberly Smith. Photos by Caroline White
Engineer visits North Knox Vocational School By Jake Mabe Michael Sandstrom told North Knox Vocational students in Morgan Everett’s technological issues class that engineering has “been a great life for me.” Sandstrom also spoke with students in Chris Vandergriff’s foundations of technology class as part of National Engineers Week. “I want more people with technical backgrounds out there,” Sandstrom says. “People improve society that way. Engineers come up with new foods, increase safety in cars … everything you’ve touched an engineer has worked with it. But you don’t think about it.” Sandstrom told the students that being an engineer, among other things, “helps you be smarter when you get your car worked on and when you buy things.” He says that he and his wife were shopping for furniture, waited a few months and noticed a different price during a holiday sale. “I had saved the paperwork. They had taken the interest they would have made and frontloaded it in the price. Those are things you need to know.” Engineers spoke to students in several Knox County schools.
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Baseball team helps flood victims with cleanup By Betty Bean The day after the flood, 23 guys in red and black filed down Charlene Hess’s driveway and got to work. They were there to clean out the basement of the flood-soaked rancher whose yard backs up against First Creek. Hess’s daughter Karen Russell said they looked like help from above from where she stood.
Central Bobcats “I don’t know where we’d be without the Central High baseball team,” she said. “Those boys and those coaches did an extremely nice thing for people they didn’t even know. They were like angels dropping from the sky.” (Her son, Tyler Russell, who graduated from Central in 2008, had played base-
ball, but Russell said there were many new faces in the crowd who came to help her clean up the mess from the Feb. 28 flood.) Hess, who is 89 and suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, lives on Emoriland Boulevard in the all-brick basement rancher her late husband, John Hobart Hess, built 58 years ago. Russell has moved back into the family home to serve as her mother’s caregiver and had her furniture and belongings stored in the basement. She says she’s seen a lot of floods over the years but has never seen water rise this fast. “When the rain started, I had to tie my son’s trailer to one of the poles so it wouldn’t wash away. This is probably the fastest I’d ever seen the creek come in. I went down in the basement and tried to get stuff put up
on a fi xed income and doesn’t get enough from Social Security to pay her bills every month as it is.” Russell spent the rest of the week cleaning the basement, and in the process discovered a bonus left by the receding waters – snakes. “There was one caught on the storm door, another inside the basement on a chair,” she said. Coach Brian Lovett said he and his players were glad to take an afternoon to help Hess and Russell. “Maybe we can help get Baseball players Michael Benusches, Skyler Keener and Jackson Blankenbeckler help haul them moving in the right diKaren Russell’s belongings out of the flooded basement of her mother’s Emoriland Boule- rection,” he said. “It’s tough to see somebody’s home in vard house. Photo by B. Bean this kind of shape.” high, but when the water cluding ruined furniture, “Now we’re going to be Russell said she’d like to see came in, it all just started antiques, appliances and dealing with mold and mil- the whole team nominated for toppling over,” she said. “All structural damage to a dew,” she said. a Character Counts award. I could do was sit there and knotty pine staircase, conCharlene Hess did not “Hopefully character is watch.” crete blocks beneath the have flood insurance. what we’re building,” Lovett She estimates the fam- washer and dryer and base“My mother couldn’t af- said. “And if we can win a ily’s losses at $30,000, in- ment shelving. ford it,” Russell said. “She’s few games, great.”
District 4-3A dominates Region 2 Webb girls win at state By Greg Householder It was a tale of two districts in Region 2-3A as tournament play commenced Feb. 25. In girls play, District 3-3A sent champ Hardin Valley Academy, runner-up Oak Ridge, No. 3 Campbell County and No. 4 Halls. When the smoke cleared, only the District 4-3A representatives – champ West, runner-up Farragut, No. 3 William Blount and No. 4 Maryville – were left standing. HVA fell to Maryville 3327 in quarterfinal action, Farragut topped Campbell County 53-50, William
Blount downed Oak Ridge 48-47 and West bested Halls 36-33. In semifinal action last Monday, Farragut beat Maryville 64-44 and West downed William Blount 5836 to set up the championship game last Wednesday. West took the crown over Farragut 52-43, earning both teams a trip to the sectionals last Saturday. Farragut visited Science Hill and West hosted Jefferson County with winners going to the state tournament in Murfreesboro. Results of Saturday’s games were unavailable at press time. In Region 2-3A boys action, it took a little longer to send the District 3-3A reps packing. On Feb. 26, Oak
Ridge beat Maryville 6459, West downed Anderson County 68-45, Bearden topped Karns 65-53 and Central downed Catholic 57-54 in quarterfinal action. In the semifinals last Tuesday, West beat Oak Ridge 75-66 and Bearden rolled over Central 79-47 to set up last Thursday’s championship game which was won by Bearden 64-56. Tonight (March 7), West travels to Science Hill and Bearden hosts Morristown East in the sectionals. In Region 2-2A action, the CAK girls beat GatlinburgPittman 66-51 in quarterfinal action on Feb. 25 before falling to Fulton 61-56 last Monday. Pigeon Forge ended
up claiming the crown by downing Fulton 61-60. The CAK boys suffered an early exit from regional play by falling to GatlinburgPittman 64-49 in quarterfinal action on Feb. 26. Fulton won the championship over Stone Memorial 73-70. In Division II-A action, the Webb girls beat University School of Jackson in substate action on Feb. 25. Last Thursday, the Webb girls defeated Fayette Academy 53-47 in the state semifinals at Lipscomb University in Nashville. The Spartan victory set up the championship game against Franklin Road Academy last Saturday. Results of Saturday’s game were unavailable at press time.
Correction In last week’s high school basketball coverage with the District 3-3A All-District tournament teams, Cayla Varner of Halls was inadvertently left off the list. We apologize and regret the oversight.
Students shoot hoops for Hayne Steed Gresham Middle School students Demilton Rocker and Chris Wyrick play in the third annual Hoops for Heart game at the school. Money was raised in memory of Hayne Steed and will be donated in Steed’s name to the American Heart Association. Rocker brought in the most donations this year. Photo by Ruth White
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Gibbs goes ‘Idol’ Talent show raises money for charity By Ruth White Auditions were held and the top 12 performers were chosen to represent Gibbs High School at the Gibbs Goes Idol talent show.
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Skating their hearts out Shannondale students Delaney Bone, Gabby Bratcher and Clara Oakes dress in their favorite “sweetheart” outfits for the monthly skate night. All three students were finalists, with Bratcher bringing home the prize for best costume. Photo submitted
Students paid a small admission price and packed the gym to support a good cause and to hear some talented students. Money raised from the event will be donated to three charities – St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Ronald McDonald House and Second Harvest Food Bank. The school raised $2,084 to be divided among the charities. The school Winterguard opened the show with a colorful and energetic performance to “Come Together.” The majority of performers entertained the crowd with beautiful vocals, hoping to be selected to repre-
Leah Bunch (center) was the winner of Gibbs Goes Idol talent show held last week. Pictured with Bunch are members of the Acapella singing group “Tomorrow’s Monday,” Zach Tabler, Blake Watson (second place), Nick Wright (third place) and Brady Whitt. Photo by Ruth White sent their school on Market Square on April 8. The talent show winner will compete against representatives from area high schools in hopes of winning a trip to Nashville to record two songs with a professional back-up band. Other talent presented during the show included
two students playing piano, with one performing an original composition, and another dancing his way to a standing ovation by the crowd. Performers were judged on stage presence, technical talent, knowledge of material, creativity and artful
performance. They gained more points for performing mistake free. As the judges’ scores were tallied, the Gibbs High indoor drumline performed to wrap up the show and provide one last glimpse of the many talented students at the school.
Blessed to be in the classroom Corryton Elementary School teacher of the year Pam Richardson stands near a portrait of her father and former Corryton Elementary School teacher and principal George Martin. Photo by Ruth White
She’s a Corryton girl Pam Richardson is Corryton’s Teacher of Year By Ruth White Teaching is in the blood of Corryton Elementary 3rd grade teacher Pam Richardson. Her father, George Martin, was a teacher and principal at the school when Pam was in grade school. Her mother was a piano teacher and worked for the Knox County library system. “My parents made me who I am,” she said. Richardson always knew that she wanted to do something service oriented and first was interested in a career in nursing. Then genetics kicked in and she knew that she would study to become a teacher. Upon graduation from college, Richardson was interim teacher at Copper Ridge Elementary when Lyle Banks was on maternity leave. She remained at Copper Ridge for 15 years before transferring to Corryton Elementary.
For Richardson, Corryton is home. She attended grade school at Corryton Elementary and her father was her math teacher in 4th through 6th grades. Her junior high years were spent at Gibbs, then located on the campus of Gibbs High. She loves teaching 3rd grade students because they are beginning to use more intense study skills and are reading to learn more. She loves Corryton Elementary for several reasons. “This traditional community has strong ties. The area is beautiful and filled with warm, intelligent people who want to do what they can to help. The parents have a strong connection to the school.” When told she was Teacher of the Year, Richardson was shocked. “All of the teachers here are excellent. We share talents and we make a good team.” Knowing that people are watching what she does in the classroom makes her want to step up and do more. She is, after all, a Corryton girl.
Relationships are important to Clapp and he makes sure that his students know that he honestly cares about them. He took a hiatus from teaching and worked as an associate pastor at Fairview By Ruth White Baptist Church. After several Gibbs Elementary teacher years, Clapp knew that God’s Todd Clapp wasn’t sure about place for him was in the classwhat he wanted to study in room. He returned to Gibbs college but he knew that he Elementary and knows that wanted to work with kids. he wouldn’t want to do anyAfter graduation he attended thing else. East Tennessee State UniBeing named Teacher versity and received degrees of the Year was a shock for in elementary education and Clapp who considers himself special education. Clapp enjoys working with students in the 5th grade because they are still young enough to want to learn and are independent workers.
Todd Clapp named Gibbs Elementary Teacher of Year
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First Tennessee invests in new locations, new technologies Last week was a big week for us at First Tennessee. Following a lot of hard work by our dedicated Retail Support team (the No. 1 team across our company statewide, by the way), First Tennessee’s newest location – “The Grove” – has opened in the South Grove shopping center at the intersection of Chapman and Governor John Sevier highways. Chick-fil-A is located right next door. Knoxville loves its chicken biscuits and the whole South Grove center should be bustling. We are very happy in our new neighborhood. Building a new bank branch (or financial center, as we call them) is an ex-
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ceptional investment but a necessary one for a convenience-focused bank like First Tennessee. As in our last several locations, we have implemented the latest in safe deposit box technology: you will simply place your palm onto a scanner to gain access to the safe deposit box area, thus eliminating the need to wait for a staff member to open the door for you. Of course, we
still provide the traditional in-lobby and drive-thru banking as well to allow our customers to choose the convenience that best works for them. However, brick and mortar aren’t the only customer convenience investments we’ve made recently. Our Mobile Banking give you free access to your account wherever you are with a mobile phone for things such as checking your account balances, transferring funds between eligible accounts at any time, viewing recent transactions, finding the nearest First Tennessee ATM or financial center, or even to access Mobile Bill Pay to pay bills, see pay-
Where to start When hearing loss is suspected By Sandra Clark People are confused about steps to take when hearing loss is suspected, says Gary Weaver, co-owner with his wife, Belinda, of Weaver Hearing Aid Center in Franklin Square. “People are just blown away by the ads and mailings. They often don’t have a clue where to start,” said Gary. The Weavers have a simple answer: Visit them for a free check-up. “There’s no co-pay and free front door parking,” said Gary. Gary and Belinda are low-key and personable. There’s no high-pressure to purchase, and the Weavers carry hearing instruments
“Every conversation is a hearing test. How are you doing today?” – Gary Weaver from major manufacturers. Appointments are generally available within two days. “Unless there’s a serious or sudden problem, start with us,” said Gary. A visit to Weaver Hearing starts with an otoscopic ear examination, in which a licensed professional uses a fiber optics process to look into the ear. “We check for wax and look for problems,” Gary said. “This exam is painless.” Next, if indicated, comes a full battery of hearing tests.
Finally, “we will present solutions,” said Gary. “The (hearing) loss determines what type of equipment we recommend. All aids are designed for specific circumstances. All hearing loss is different, almost like a fingerprint.” He said it’s not abnormal to have a hearing loss as one grows older, and a hearing aid is an investment. Good hearing is not a luxury. Weaver works with seniors who are remaining in the work force longer. He speaks bluntly: “We’ve got to be on our game, because the next generation is on our tail.” Getting checked earlier is better because the hearing loss is easier to correct. If the loss continues over time, Gary can often reprogram the hearing aid to
ments made or cancel payments. Its “robust technology” allows you to choose the functionality that works best for you, whether that be via text, mobile Web browser or downloadable applications (aka “apps”). So what’s on the horizon in terms of customer convenience? It’s hard to predict but most experts say in the near future our phones will replace our wallets, currency and credit cards. Many other countries are further down this road than the U.S. For now, my phone is for talking and maybe a little texting (but not while driving) and my wallet holds my money. adapt without the need for new equipment. Belinda and Gary are sensitive to price, working to make good hearing affordable to as many as possible. They recommend that a spouse or family member attend the initial appointment, to help them learn about the patient’s lifestyle and hearing issues. Weaver does not sell “toys” that one might see advertised on TV. Gary and Belinda advise that you check on the licensure of the professional you are dealing with before making any hearing instrument purchase. Gary is a Licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist. He says: “Every conversation is a hearing test. How are you doing today?”
KNOXVILLE CHAMBER Info: 637-4550. All events are held at the Knoxville Chamber unless otherwise noted. ■ a.m. Exchange at Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, 8-9 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, 700 Hall of Fame Dr. ■ New Member reception, 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, March 8. ■ Exclusive Premiere Partner Event: Meet the Mayor Reception with Mayor Daniel Brown 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 300 Building, 300 Gay St., #401. ■ Bright Ideas seminar: “Cash Management Strategies,” 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 23. Cost is $25 for members, $35 nonmembers. ■ Legislative Briefing, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Friday, March 25. ■ Schmoozapalooza IV: Attend!, 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 1537 Downtown West Blvd. in the former Food City location. Cost is $5 members, $10 nonmembers. RSVP required. ■ Schmoozapalooza IV: Exhibit!, 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 1537 Downtown West Blvd. in the former Food City location. Cost to exhibit is $200 for members, $300 for nonmembers. ■ Plain Talk on Quality Growth registration, 7 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, through 5 p.m. Thursday, March 31, Knoxville Convention Center. Info: www.etqg.org.
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NEWS FROM FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Knox woman catching more ZZZs after sleep treatment Night after night of tossing and turning was wearing on 31-yearold Christie Godfrey of Knoxville. Even with sleep medication, Godfrey was exhausted at her work as an instructional designer at Y-12 in Oak Ridge. She also suffers from fibromyalgia, a condition that triggers an aching pain in her arms and legs, and the lack of sleep made the pain even worse. “It’s like you have the flu,” she explains. “Sometimes it’s not bearable. One of the symptoms of fibromyalgia is being tired, so you think that’s part of it. But I wasn’t sleeping through the night and was waking up exhausted.” Godfrey talked to her doctor about her sleep problems. He referred her for a sleep study at the Sleep Disorders Center at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. In September, Godfrey spent one night at the Center. A technician monitored her heart rate, respiration, brain wave activity, limb movement and oxygen levels while she slept. She was also monitored for rapid eye movement (REM) to determine how much time she spent in the deepest part of sleep, thought to be the most important for good health. It didn’t take long for the staff to determine that Godfrey was suffering from severe obstructive sleep apnea, a condition in which the airway relaxes and collapses
of the test, the center technician woke Godfrey and fitted her with a face mask for a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine. The machine forces a stream of air into the patient’s airway, eliminating snoring and apnea. Right away, Godfrey fell back asleep, this time for good. She slept five hours during the study without waking. Today, she uses a CPAP mask and machine at home every night and normally sleeps soundly with it. “At first, I did not want to have a sleep study,” says Godfrey. “I thought, ‘I’m 31 years old, I don’t want to be diagnosed with anything!’ But I’m so glad I did. It’s totally and completely worth it, and affects so many other things in your life.” Godfrey says she has heard other people say sleep studies were difficult but said hers was like a good night’s dream. “Fort Sanders Sleep Center is Since receiving treatment at the Fort Sanders Sleep Disorders Center for sleep great. Everyone was very friendly, apnea, Christie Godfrey and her husband Andrew are both resting easier. helpful and nice. The staff is just top notch, very caring and helpful. I could not have asked for a better experience,” she says. Now that she’s sleeping better, Godfrey says her fibromyalgia has already improved as well. “I was getting less than two during sleep, blocking breath“I really anticipate having a lot ing. The apnea, loud snoring and minutes at a time of REM sleep, more good days,” she adds. “Now, many pauses in breathing during and then my body would wake it- the minute I open my eyes in the the night were jolting Godfrey self up,” says Godfrey. morning, I know I’ve had a great In fact, after just two hours night’s sleep.” awake.
“I wasn’t sleeping through the night and was waking up exhausted.”
National Sleep Awareness Week: March 7-13 According to a poll by the National Sleep Foundation, as many as 47 million adults may be putting themselves at risk for injury, health and behavior problems because they aren’t meeting their minimum sleep need in order to be fully alert the next day.
Tips for getting sound sleep: N Avoid caffeine for six hours and nicotine and alcohol for two to three hours before bedtime. N Don’t exercise too close to your bedtime. N Clear your mind of the day’s stress before going to bed. N Control your exposure to light. Darkness is a cue for your body to sleep. N Turn alarm clocks toward the wall. Checking the time in the middle of the night may increase anxiety and prevent you from getting back to sleep. N Wake up at the same time every day. Your body responds to a consistent cycle. N Talk to your doctor before using any kind of sleeping aid.
Good night, sleep tight with the Fort Sanders Sleep Disorders Center
Moody? Get more sleep! The physiological effects of sleep deprivation are much the same as aging, researchers at the University of Chicago say. People who get the least amount of sleep have higher levels of glucose and stress-related hormones. They also feel more irritable. But by “catching up” on their sleep, the sleep deprived can improve their mood, and their glucose and hormone levels return to normal.
There’s nothing quite like waking up after a good night’s sleep – feeling healthy, invigorated and ready to tackle the day. Conversely, poor quality or an inadequate amount of sleep can cause grogginess, irritability and impaired thinking. Long-term sleep deficits can increase the Dr. Thomas risk for heart Higgins, disease, high Fort Sanders blood pressure, Sleep Center obesity, diabeMedical Director tes and other medical conditions. Typical signs of a sleep disorder include difficulty falling asleep at night, waking many times during the night, pauses in breathing while asleep and fatigue during the day. More than 70 million Americans – from children to teens,
adults to senior citizens – suffer from sleep disorders. Far too few seek treatment. “Having a sleep problem successfully treated can positively improve your life and health,” says Dr. Thomas Higgins, medical director of the nationally ac-
an individual patient evaluation. “Our comprehensive evaluation includes a complete medical and sleep history, a physical exam and, if needed, monitoring during sleep,” explains Dr. Higgins. “By digitally recording a patient’s brain, heart and air flow during sleep, we can often determine what’s causing the sleep problems and work together toward a solution.” The Sleep Disorders Center at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep/wake disorders and uses a multidisciplinary approach to treatment. Sleep Center physicians, expert credited Sleep Disorders Center consultants, experienced staff and at Fort Sanders Regional Medi- nurse practitioners work together cal Center. “I strongly encourage as a team to deliver excellent paanyone experiencing the signs of a tient care. The goal is to get you sleep disorder to come see us. We sleeping well every night. really can help.” For more information, call Treatment at the Fort Sanders the Fort Sanders Sleep DisorSleep Disorders Center starts with ders Center at (865) 541-1375.
Get Your Life Back Chronic sleep deprivation or poor quality sleep can leave you feeling exhausted, irritable and unable to focus. It can also lead to serious health problems. The professionals at the nationally accredited Fort Sanders Regional Sleep Disorders Center can help you get a refreshing night’s sleep – and get your life back.
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Testing for Coggins
Feral colonies need shelter If you know of someone with a big heart and an empty barn, Mary Wetzel and two feral colonies of cats could use their help. Wetzel has been caring for numerous colonies of feral cats around town for several years now – feeding them, having them spayed and neutered, etc. – and has come upon a situation where she needs some help. Animal control has notified Wetzel that two of the colonies she cares for are too big and too close to nearby businesses to be able to stay in their current locations. Because of this, Wetzel has been given a short amount of time to place the cats in other areas before they are picked up and taken to the shelter, most likely to be euthanized. If someone can temporarily allow the cats to stay in their barn or other facility, Wetzel will assist with feeding or supplying food, etc. for the animals until she’s able to get them spayed and neutered and
Gypsy, 5, is held by technician Lorie Hickey prior to its test for Coggins. Dr. Eric Martin was at the Halls Co-op to test horses for the disease which is transmitted by fly bites. Dr. Martin said symptoms include weight loss and lethargy, what horse people call “poor doers.” Gypsy is owned by Judy Cagle and lives at The Lazy E. Stables, owned by Rick Ensley, in Halls. “Would have been easier to have ridden her over,” said Rick.
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Critter Tales placed in a forever home or rereleased in another area. “People don’t understand feral cats,” said Wetzel. “They need to be in an enclosed area until they’re sure of their surroundings and they know that’s where their food comes from.” Of roughly 20 cats in one location, eight have already been placed. Wetzel is determined to save the remaining cats and needs some help. “Animal control will take action as of April 1,” she said. “I’d like to care for the cats initially so they see a familiar face. They’re all well fed and well taken care of.” If you know anyone who could help out, have them give Mary a call at 247-2102.
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McNabb center receives accreditation The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International announced that the Helen Ross McNabb Center has been accredited for a period of three years for its continuum of rehabilitation services including mental health care, addiction treatment and social service programs. This decision represents the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded to an organization and shows its substantial conformance to the CARF standards. An organization receiving the Three-Year Accreditation has put itself through a rigorous peer review process and has demonstrated that its programs and services are measurable, accountable and of the highest quality. Info: www. mcnabbcenter.org or 637-9711.
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Meet Snuggles, a Young-Williams Animal Center kitty. This 2-year-old female tabby cat is a delight. There are many more cats and kittens of all shapes and sizes available for adoption. Kitten season is fast approaching, so now is a great time to have your pet spayed or neutered. Call 866907-SPAY (7729) for information about subsidized spay/ neuter clinics in your area. Snuggles is available for adoption at the main center at 3201 Division St. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1-6 p.m. Sunday. The adoption center at Young-Williams Animal Village, 6400 Kingston Pike is open daily from noon to 6 p.m. See all of the center’s adoptable animals at www. knoxpets.org.
Covenant Health promotes Clary Peninsula, a division of Parkwest Medical Center, has announced Liz Clary as its director of patient care services for Peninsula Hospital. Clary holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Tennessee Technological University and a master’s in Healthcare Administration from the College of St. Francis. Clary has served Covenant Health in many roles since her tenure began in 1983, most recently by administrating nursing operations at Peninsula Hospital.
HALLS SENIOR CENTER Events for the week of March 7: ■ Tuesday, March 8, 6 p.m., St. Patrick’s Potluck Dinner ■ Friday, March 11, 10:30 a.m., Walking Club. Meet at the center at 10:30 a.m. to walk the greenway. Call center if raining to see if walk is still on. ■ Friday, March 11, 1 p.m.: Movie Time, “Rooster Cogburn”
Every Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m.: Hand and Foot card game Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1 p.m.: SAIL exercise Info.: 922-0416.
I have come to the conclusion that one definition of “mother” is, “Any person who will catch vomit in her bare hand rather than let it touch her child’s pajamas.” We all know the power of Mom when it comes to sickness. Most sick or hurt kids, no matter what their ages, want nothing more than their mommies. Last fall and winter, Daniel was sick just about more than he was healthy. He went through a round of bronchitis, two rounds of strep and two rounds of pneumonia. We’ll still be paying off those medical bills, including a fun-filled trip to the ER, when he graduates from college. Well, last weekend he came down with bronchitis yet again. Friday night, cough turned into a wheeze with fever and restlessness. Of course, these things never happen on weekdays. I decided to help him tough it out until I could get him to a walk-in clinic Saturday morning. This meant a night spent with an upset toddler propped up on pillows in my bed, and almost no sleep for Mommy. As much as I hate these awful nights, they serve as stark reminders of just what I am to this little guy, just what it means to be a mom. I lie awake listening to him breathe and willing him to sleep. Even when he’s hot
1-800-344-4867, option #1. Info: www.msmidsouth.org or 470-9933. ■ Colonoscopy screenings will be held 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at UT Medical Center. To schedule a screening, call 305-6970.
HEALTH NOTES ■ The kickoff to Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at Rothchild, 8807 Kingston Pike. National champion cyclist Maureen Manley will be the keynote speaker. Brunch will be served. Deadline to register is Monday, March 14. RSVP:
■ Hula hooping class has been added to the YWCA Club W community exercise schedule, held 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays. Info: http://ywcaknox. com. ■ Belly Dancing Class will be held 5-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fridays at the YWCA’s Club W, 420 West
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Clinch Ave. Info: 523-6126 or visit www.ywcaknox.com. ■ Mobile Mammography Unit from Thompson Cancer Survival Center, available at Clinton Physical Therapy Center. Most insurance is accepted. Anyone uninsured or meeting financial criteria will be eligible for a free mammogram. To schedule appointments: 1-800442-8372 or 541-1312. ■ Alzheimer’s caregiver support group meets 6-7 p.m. each third Thursday at Elmcroft Assisted Living and Memory Care in Halls. Light refreshments. RSVP appreciated. Info: 925-2668. ■ Alzheimer’s support group meets the 6:30 p.m. each first Thursday at Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 7225 Old Clinton Pike. Info: 938-7245. ■ Cancer survivor support groups, Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings and Tuesday evenings, at the Wellness Community, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Support groups for cancer caregivers, Monday evenings. Cancer family bereavement group is Thursday evenings. Info: 546-4661. ■ Chronic Pain and Depression support group meets noon to 1:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at First Baptist Church of Powell, Brown house parking lot on Emory Road; and noon to 1:30 p.m. the first and third Thursday of every month at Faith Promise Church off Pellissippi Parkway. Info: Paula, 945-3810, or 748-1407. ■ Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Get Together is 1:15 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at Beaver Dam Baptist Church, corner of Emory Road and Maynardville Highway. Bring a game and some good jokes. Info: Cindy Marley, 2072338.
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FSBO FARM, 25 ac prime Dockable Lakefront farm land, house, lots at drastically $375,000. Barns, ponds, reduced prices. Kingston. More acre- This upscale Loudon age avail. 865-314-1964 community is close to KNX742686 west Knoxville, 2 miles off I-75. Featuring 1+ acre Acreage- Tracts 46 waterfront lots and scenic lake view lots with all utilities. Only 14 lots remain. These lots will all be sold well below appraised value. All offers considered. Investment deal of lifetime. You must see this community. Call 172 acres very private, Rick at 865/300-7791 Views To Die For! KNX744091 End of Scenic River Rd, Monroe Co. adj. to Tellico Reservoir, $1.3M. John 770-458-8252 LOTS, Watts HOUSE & 100 acres, LAKE Bar (2). $195,000 Sunbright, TN, will each. Kingston, 865divide. Call for info 314-1964 423-539-2991 KNX742708 KNX741800
MAPLE SUNSET APTS Now leasing 1 & 2BRs at $725 & $850. Brand new designer ^ kitchens & spacious SINGLE OFFICES, floor-plans. Only $150 dep + 1st mo. Call $350/mo. In Halls. Call 208-0420. Steve at 679-3903.
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SMALL 1 BR, 500 SF, 3BR/2BA in orryton FOR RENT, SALE, Room & partial board to Flanders Ln. near area. HandicappedOR LAND Contract. a lady. $300/mo + ocWest Town, no pets, accessible. New carHouse in Lone casional help w/ trans$375. (865) 584-2622 pet. No cats (dogs neMountain Shores, portation. 640-4612 gotiable). No smoking. New Tazewell, TN, Refs req'd. Suitable for fully furn., 2 BR, 2 Duplexes 73 retired couple or w/1 full BA, open kit., Manf’d Homes - Sale 85 or 2 small children. LR, DR, lg. rec rm $750/mo + dam dep. w/pool table. Fan2 BR, 1 BA, avail. 257-0063 tastic view of mtns. North & Halls. & Lake Norris. 330Starting at $450. 4 BR, 2 BA, 2200 SF, 472-1830, 330-699-0780 865-414-1848 Sell/lease. West Knox. KNX740760 2 BR, 1 BA, East Pets Welcome. $1200/mo. Knox, close to bus- or $149,900. 865-679-1035 Condo Rentals 76 line, appls. & W/D furn. $450/mo. $200 8805 FLINTLOCK, 3 br, 2 ba, lrg, fncd DD. 865-947-4470 2-STORY TOWNyard. Avail 3/5. $950/ HOUSE, Halls area. 2 2BR/2BA, cent H&A, all mo. Doug, 865-256-1326 lg bdrms, 1.5baths, kit KNX736094 appls, W/D hookup, appls incl'd. W/D conn. carport, big yard. Halls No pets. $550/mo + ^ area. $550/mo + dep & FARRAGUT, 3 BR, 1 $500 dd. 1-yr lease. 1/2 BA, fenced yard, refs. 776-1036, lv msg. 254-9552 deck, $875/mo. 865776-9370 CEDAR BLUFF AREA CONDO: 3BR/3BA FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD w/enclosed sunroom. GIBBS 2BR/1BA 2BR, 1.5BA, laundry rm, new carpet, 2700 SF all brick, gated Bkgrnd check req'd. lg bkyd, 1 yr lease $695 mo $250 community (beverly square). $450/MO + DEP. Upgrades galore. 20 min. dam. dep. 216-5736 or 694-8414 CALL 254-8581 from UT campus, Great AFTER 5PM. Fountain City location Houses - Unfurnished 74 HALLS 3BR/1.5BA No $1500 mth. 865-405-7214. pets, no smoking. All CONDO Off Pleasant appl's incl'd. $800/mo Ridge Rd, 2BR 2BA + dep. Call Dusty at 2 level, W/D conn, 556-9335. no pets, $675/mo. + dep. Lease req'd. LENOIR CITY, 3 BR 865-531-6321 luxury duplex, 2 BA, 1 car gar, great loc. KARNS AREA, 1 or 2 $875. 865-388-0610 BR, stove, frig., ^ DW, garbage disp., N.E. 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA, 2 W/D conn., no pets, car gar., 2000+ SF, $600 to $850. Call 2 story w/new hdwd 865-691-8822, 531-5836 flooring, $1100 mo. 865-599-8174; 938-7200 ^ KNX740767 2BR HOUSE on Hwy N.E. 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA, 2 61 West in Union car garage condo. Co. $400/mo. Refs N.E. 3 BR, 2 BA brick loads of amenities. w/2 car gar., new req'd. Call 992-8630. $950 mo. 599-8174; tile/hdwd flrs. $900. 938-7200. 599-8174; 938-7200 3 BR 2 BA, 2 car gar., KNX740771 KNX740769 lg. fenced in yard w/deck, $800/mo. + NORTH, 2 BR, 1 BA, Townhouse For Rent dep. 865-660-1779 NO PETS. $625/mo. 2 Sty townhouse, Halls 3BR/2BA ALL brick $600 damage. 865- area, 2 Lg. BRs, 1.5 BAs, 679-3142, 865-705-6337 rancher in Ghiradelli Pl kitchen appliances incl. s/d. Privacy fenced KNOX, quiet W/D connect., no pets, bkyrd w/patio, w/d NW $550 per mo. + $500 neighborhood, 2 BR, conn, gas FP, 2-car 2 BA w/gar., newly damage dep. req., & 1 yr gar w/opener. Some remodeled, $800/mo. pets OK. $1000/mo, 1lease. 865-254-9552 865-692-9913, 388-3009 yr lease, credit check. 7259 Palermo Rd. Call Straw Plains. Adorable Willow Place Condos 310-2541. studio cabin on priv. 2 BRS, 2 BAS, 1 car 3br/2ba Halls fenced 1 ac park-like setting. g a r a g e , l a u n d r y ^ yrd, storage, $875+ Extra amenities. Perfect connections, all kitchen appliances included, for nature lover. $600 dep. 1yr lse. No Pets/ Smoke. 865-384-2542 $750/mo. $500 dep. 1 yr mo. 760-443-0125 KNX740526 KNX739458 lease required. 254-9552
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CLUBHOUSE, LAKE & SWIMMING POOL AMENITIES: 20 acre Park, 8 acre Community Lake, Swimming Pool, Fishing Pier, Walking Trails, Tennis, Basketball, Playground, Picnic Shelters & Sidewalks.
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Gibbs Area – Walking distance to Gibbs High School. 3BR/2BA, 1550 SF, brick home. Corner lot w/prof landscaping. 8’x10’ strg bldg, sunroom, storm doors, drop down ladder for strg access, work bench in garage. All appl and W/D to convey. MLS#745063. $149,900.
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8018 PHYLLIS LANE – 3BR BRICK RANCHER. 1256 SF, DR, cath ceil, breakfast area w/bay window. Master w/tray ceil. 2 full BAs, 2-car gar w/attic strg. New HW heater, roof, crpt, paint. Level yard w/playset + above-grnd pool, deck & fence. Halls schools. A must see! $135,900. 865-922-3943 HANNAH’S GROVE CONDO. 3820 ICE ION HONEYTREE LANE. 3 yrs PR ECT old, 2300 SF, 3BR/3BA, RR formal DR, lrg master, CO lrg kit w/island, cherry cabs, black appl, pantry, breakfast rm , bonus rm or 4th BR above 2-car gar, hdwd & tile down, crpt in bonus, plantation wood shutters, sec sys, sec storm drs, HVAC w/April Air Filter Sys, beautiful view from rear windows and deck. $253,900. 865-922-3943 Homes
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Approximately 2,600 heated sq. ft. rancher, kitchen w/ built-in appliances, living rm., den w/FP, 2BR upstairs & 1BR downstairs, 2BA, partially finished bsmt., large utility rm., CHA, serviced by utility water, sewer nearby, large 2-car detached garage, out buildings.
Open House Sunday, March 20 from 2-5 p.m. Directions: From Maynardville, travel N on Hwy. 33 to R on Hwy. 61 E, 0.4/mile to property on left.
Terms: 10% Buyers Premium – 10% deposit sale day. Balance due in 30 days with deed at closing. Purchaser has 10-day inspection period for lead based paint beginning 03/16/11.
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www.deborahhillhobby.com Recent remodel in this 4BR w/fin bsmt. Could be sep living qtrs. New hdwd flrs on main, new tile in kit & vinyl in BAs, new windows. 2 FPs, great area. This is a must see! $152,000. CALL 865-218-5065.
7624 Hoff Ln. in H Emory Estates. RT 4BR/4BA on 1 acre. NO Well landscaped lot approx 4000 SF. Remodeled kit w/Subzero fridge, 3 FPs, 2 FRs, formal DR & eat-in kit, game rm, workout rm, library/office, nice master, 2 full BAs, sitting rm w/FP opens to deck & a 16x16 closet, hdwd flrs, bricked courtyard, fenced yard, huge gazebo, marble front porch & much more. $329,900. CODE 3416. MLS#747244 4.3 Acres available for $139,000.
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Character in this 1-level Ftn. City charmer! 3BR/2BA, lrg FR w/FP open to dining room. Eat-in kit, lrg BRs, grt corner lot. Conv location near shopping, interstate, dining & schools. 1-car gar. $134,900. CALL 865-218-5065.
www.larryandjaniceweaver.com/738773 255 Baker Circle, Walker Ford S/D on 1.06 acre lot. 3BR/2BA bsmt rancher, huge unfin bsmt for expansion, workshop/ strg, hdwd flrs on main, updated kit & BAs, replacement windows, 3-dim roof, composite deck, fenced backyard, beautifully landscaped & serene cntry setting. $124,900. CODE 4229. MLS#713184.
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WELLCRAFT 1987, 23' Cuddy, runs great, Sports 264 looks good. $4,000. Call 865-922-8341 CHEVY Camaro 2011, KNX743111 blk w/white stripes, Farmer’s Market 150 V8, auto., 430 HP, less Guttering 333 5K mi, $33,000 Picture BUY TRACTS OF Campers 235 than OBO. 865-933-8765 SNBLANK^ STANDING TIMBER, HAROLD'S GUTTER KNX743820 THREE.eps Call Jason, SVC. Will clean FLEETWOOD pop-up Size: 1x3 Cleaning 318 front & back $20 & 865-585-2036 camper, 12-ft box, CHEVY CORVETTE Have Mower.. up. Quality work, sleeps 8, hot water 2010 Grand Sport Coupe GRAVITY WAGON guaranteed. 945-2565 heater, outside LS3, little over 3000 mi. CAROL'S CLEANING Good condition SERVICE 20 yrs exp, Assume loan payoff shower, inside toilet, $1000/b.o. comm & residential. of $46,500. $5,500. 925-3154. 865-850-0127 Bonded & insured, refs Handyman 335 See it at : Call 865-933-8765. avail. Call for quote KNX741935 fleetwoodutah.com HAY, 4x4, dry, round 323-9105 MAINT. & REPAIR bales. $12 & $15 per Gulfstream Seahawk Thunderbird 2004, 37K HEATING & A/C bale. Phone 865-314- TT 2001 XL mod., 29' mi, red/tan, both tops, KIMBERCLEAN electrical, ap1964 serving Powell & Plumbing, slps 8, slide, $9500 cash. immaculate, with pliances. Apts or Knox Co. 20 yrs. 615-406-0268 (Kingston) records/many extras, homes. 7-day svc, low Call for est 584-3185. KNX743249 $21,250. 865-458-3303 prices! 368-1668. Lawn-Garden Equip. 190 KNX742813 HOLIDAY Rambler BRAND NEW TroyElectrical 323 Presidential 2005, bilt rear-tines tiller. 36', custom 1 owner, Domestic 265 Asking $400. Call immac. cond. (no VOL Elect ric 922-8839. pets, no kids, non2006 BUICK LaCrosse, I ns tal l ati on smokers). Kept 22.5k mi, old lady Repair under cover in RV driven, super nice! Machinery-Equip. 193 port at residence. Maintenance $12,000. 687-7023 Separate washer & Service Updryer. Photos avail. BUICK LaSabre 2004, Daewood Forklift 6000 grades $34,000. 423-605-8806 lb capacity, 3 stage, low miles, burgundy, Cab l e side shift, solid tires, excellent cond. $7,000. P h on e L i n es ROCKWOOD POP-UP, will run on gravel. Call 865-483-7995. S ma l l j o b s 2000, AC/heat, frig., $5000. 865-453-9286 or sleeps seven. Clean, CADILLAC welco me. 865-851-6513 Deville $2500. 865-803-1801. L i c e nse d/Ins ured KNX742648 2001, pearl white, Ofc : 9 4 5 -3 05 4 moon rf., 90K, Clean Travel trailer 2004 Trail FORD F550 DUMP $5750. 865-577-4069. C e l l: 705-6357 Lite Cruiser MC17, TRUCK, 2000, XL, ^ full kit. & bath, di- Cadillac Deville 2002 power stroke diesel, nette makes queen 118K mi., 7x11 steel gold, 3.2 Northstar, Domestic 265 Domestic 265 Domestic 265 bed, $7900 cash. bed, cargo cover, 96k mi, $6950. Call Towing vehicle 1993 AM/FM, air, 865-556-7225, Tom Conver. Van Chevy $15,900. 865-494-7947 G20, $2750 cash. CHEVY Caprice 1991, 4x4 16K miles, Extra c lean.............................. Trailer & Van both PW, PDL, cruise, tilt, new brakes, Music Instruments 198 $10,000. 865-376-6856 $3900. 865-689-5293.
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LANDROVER LR3 great condiGarage Sales 225 2007, tion, fully loaded, 33k mi, $29,000/obo. Call 865-522-1715 1937 DAIRY LANE Sale KNX740665 Sat March 12, 8am-? Kids clothes, toys, LEXUS GX470 2007, home décor, patio pearl white, 40k mi, furn, etc. East Emory immac. cond. to Morris to Dairy Ln. $35,900. 865-256-2674 KNX736492
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COOPER'S BUDGET LAWN CARE. Cheaper than the rest, but still the best. Aeration, mulching, mowing, trimming, fertilizing, overseeding, etc. Dependable, free estimates. 384-5039.
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FORD F150 2002 XLT, AT, bed rails, bed liner, black/tan, 2nd for Werner & others. ownr, 106,700 mi, Just 10 min from $975 weekly + benefits$. exc cond, $7,000. YORKIE/CAIRN Pups, zoo exit off I-40. CDL & job in 3 wks. Home Mom Home 865-657-9042; is reg. Cairn, Dad 865-465-3164 or visit Cell 910-274-3233 weekends. No Layoffs. is reg. Yorkie, F-$275, a u c t i o nz i p .c o m KNX741218 Financial assistance avail. M-$250. 865-963-1965. T A L 238 6 FL 5626 For a new career call KNX743758 1-877-548-1864 YORKIE, MALE, 10 Wanted To Buy 222 Antiques Classics 260 wks, very playful, FORD COUPE, 1950, reg, sire 3 lbs. General 109 AKC I'm Paying Top Dollar $400. 423-569-5206 400 hp, 350 eng. with for Standing Timber, KNX744081 a Holly 4-barrel, RESIDENTIAL hardwood & pine. 5 $15,000. 865-579-3832 CLEANING M-F. acres or more. Call YORKIE PUPPIES, or 865-274-1984 Average 30 hrs. 865-982-2606; 382-7529 CKC, full blooded, Must pass drug 1st & 2nd shots, $400 screen & background WANTED: PHOTOS Sport Utility each. 865-356-6475 261 check. applications OF old Halls EleKNX743621 Mon. & Tues. 688-0224. mentary School, esp HONDA CRV 2000 1 '70s & '80s. 202-6254 YORKIE PUPS, AKC owner, great mpg, reg, 3 months old, 3 M $5675. Phone 865Cats 140 $350 ea. Call 865-738Sporting Goods 223 566-7191 3088; 291-8428 KNX743016 RETIRED, young CFA YORKIES, AKC reg., JUG COMBINATION Landrover Discovery show cats looking DOB 12/5/10. 1st S&W, pitching machine. for new forever 2002, lt. gray ext., 3 M, 1 F, will be 5-8 Garage kept. $1600. homes. Exotic beige int. 4x4, Welllbs. $300. 865-671-1213 865-932-4708 Shorthair, Japanese maint. Great shape. KNX743131 KNX740744 Bobtail, and Selkirk Maint. rec. 138k orig. Rex. 865-556-2904. mi. $6850. 865-659-1292 KNX743409 KNX740761 Pet Services 144
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CUSTOM MADE solid HONDA HELIX 1997, ALTERATIONS MOBILE MOWER REPAIR oak wood entertainment 60 mpg, red, 65K BY FAITH We come to your home. center, 5'x3'. $400 obo. mi., great bike! Men women, children. Don't weeks for a reCustom-tailored Call 865-591-6180. $1300/bo 865-803-3140 pair! Make appt today! clothes for ladies of all Svc on the spot. DR - Cresent solid sizes plus kids! Briggs & Stratton cert. cherry, Qn Anne DR Faith Koker 938-1041 659-1893 Autos Wanted 253 table, 8 chairs, buffet, $1500. 865-567-1701 FERN'S A BETTER CASH KNX741286 A L T E R A T I O N S Excavating/Gradin g 326 OFFER for junk cars, corner Afton & Devon, THOMASVILLE QUN trucks, vans, running Halls. 922-5285 or not. We also buy BR suite $550. Dining rm suite $350. junk tractor trucks & buses, aluminum W/D $200. 922-1068 rims & auto batteries. 865-456-3500
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