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SW sector plan Staff from the KnoxvilleKnox County Metropolitan Planning Commission MPC will hold two public meetings to discuss updates to the Southwest County Sector Plan: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, in the cafeteria of Northshore Elementary School, 1889 Thunderhead Rd. and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at West Emory Presbyterian Church, 1025 Emory Church Rd. The meetings will focus on proposed land use, community facilities and transportation. After a short presentation, staff will be available at stations to answer questions and to gather input.

Since the plan was last updated in 2005, more than 30,000 new residents have moved into the area. Feedback received from previous meetings, presentations and an online survey have helped form the current draft. So far, community members have asked for more sidewalks and greenways, more neighborhood parks, better zoning and development standards, and no additional commercial development in low-density neighborhoods. The current draft is online at knoxmpc. org/southwestcounty/.

Sales tax holiday Tennessee’s 12th annual Sales Tax Holiday is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, July 29-31.

The holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday.

During the event, shoppers will not pay state or local sales tax on select clothing with a price of $100 or less per item, school and art supplies with a price of $100 or less per item, and computers with a price of $1,500 or less.

Retired teachers Knox County Retired Teachers Association will meet with state legislators at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 28, at The Foundry in World’s Fair Park. Info: Jeanette Casteel, president.

Norris Dam is 80 TVA is throwing a free party from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday-Saturday, July 29-30, at Norris Dam to celebrate the dam’s 80th anniversary.

It’s free and open to all, but there is no parking at the dam. Park free at the Museum of Appalachia located just east of the I-75 Clinton exit, and ride in an air-conditioned shuttle bus to the dam.

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Kevin Doherty of the Knoxville Opera includes Bikyeombe Kisuvi in his performance at the Pond Gap UniversityAssisted Community School. Photo by Wendy Smith

By Wendy Smith The only thing that could be more delightful than listening to Knoxville Opera baritone Kevin Doherty perform operatic classics is watching young children listen to him.

Some squirmed, some clapped and some giggled. But none could ignore Doherty, who demanded their attention with his booming voice and nonstop movement.

Last Tuesday was his last day with the opera,

as he is in the process of moving to California.

But he spent it doing something he does well: teaching kids about opera. He performed at the Pond Gap University-Assisted Community School, which serves students and the community on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the summer and after school during the school year.

Knoxville Opera executive director and conductor Brian Salesky is a longtime friend of the program, says Dr. Bob Kronick of the Uni-

versity of Tennessee’s College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. He founded the pilot Pond Gap program that has resulted in 11 other Knox County community schools − one other university-assisted community school at Inskip Elementary and 10 that are operated

by Knox County Schools and the Great Schools Partnership.

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Take a tour of downtown homes, gardens

By Sherri Gardner Howell

There is a little bit of voyeurism in us all, and nothing amps it up like downtown Knoxville residential developments. What wonders are behind those tall windows and historic Knoxville facades?

The East Tennessee Community Design Center, a nonprofit organization that pairs architects, planners and other professionals with community groups and nonprofits, is hosting a fundraiser Aug. 4-6 that is a voyeur’s dream. The Urban Home & Garden Tour focuses on both homes and outdoor spaces and includes quite a list of homes and gardens in downtown Knoxville’s refurbished historic buildings.

The fun begins with a Premier Party from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4, at The Holston, a retail and residential space at 531 S. Gay St. The $125 ticket price includes a ticket to the Urban Home & Garden Tour on

Friday, Aug. 5, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., or Saturday, Aug. 6, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tickets to the Friday or Saturday tours only are $30 and can be purchased at the check-in station and starting point at the historic Phoenix Building, 418 S. Gay St., or in advance online. It is a self-guided tour with volunteers stationed at each property to assist.

Featured properties are The Holston, Crown Court Condos, Emporium Lofts, Gallery Lofts, Jackson Ateliers, Kendrick Place and Marble Alley Lofts.

At the preview party, guests will enjoy food and wine pairings and a presentation by Dr. Bruce Wheeler, University of Tennessee professor emeritus and historian, who will share historical insights of The Elliot and discuss Knoxville’s 225th birthday.

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Gayle Bustin, with her curious cat Abbott, in the living room of the Bustins’ loft home at The Holston.

Bill Dunn defends ‘kooky’ bills

By Sandra Clark State Rep. Bill Dunn says the so-called “kooky� bills introduced in virtually every legislative session grab media attention from more serious matters.

Seeking election to his 12th two-year term, Dunn works in a swirl of insanity called the Tennessee General Assembly. Earlier this month, the state attorney general reported that 22 women had claimed sexual harassment by Republican Rep. Jeremy Durham.

Just last week, Rep. Martin Daniel accosted former Rep. Steve Hall in front of four witnesses at a local radio station.

Sounds pretty kooky, but Dunn would blame it on the media. “Reporters ask me, ‘Don’t you have better things to do?’ and my answer is, ‘Don’t you have better things to cover?’�

Speaking in Powell, Dunn rattled off three bills that drew attention. â– The Monkey Bill was sponsored by Dunn in 2012. It became

law without Gov. Bill Haslam’s that forbade the teaching of husignature. Writing in the Huff- man evolution in the state’s pubington Post, Dr. Peter Hess lic schools. Despite court rulings that teaching said creationist tactics have evolved. evolution can’t be banned and teach“E ig ht y- s e ve n years after the ers can’t be forced notorious Scopes to teach creation science or inteltrial, the Tennessee Legisligent design, lature recently Dunn offered passed a bill what Hess calls “the subtler apencouraging proach.� teachers to present the ‘scientific In Powell, strengths and sciDunn said he entific weaknesses’ won’t claim his legislation was of topics that responsible, arouse ‘debate State Rep. Bill Dunn speaks to and disputation’ but since “Tenthe Powell Business and Professuch as ‘biologinessee had the sional Association. cal evolution, fastest improving test scores the chemical origins of life, global warming and three years in a row,� his bill certainly hasn’t hurt education. human cloning.’� ■The Bible Bill was sponScopes, of course, was the East Tennessee teacher convicted in sored by first-term Rep. Jerry 1925 of violating a Tennessee law Sexton. Haslam vetoed this bill

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Dunn said debate was passionate, with both sides quoting the Bible. When it came time to vote, Dunn said yes. “The Bible already is the official book. I just voted to affirm it.â€? â– Diversity at UT. Dunn said discussion to abolish the Office of Diversity at the University of Tennessee “went downhill so fast it was hard to sort out the facts. ‌ My idea of diversity is unique individuals, not group identity.â€?

The Legislature finally voted to defund the Knoxville campus office for one year, leading to the resignation of director Rickey Hall. The funds were switched to a scholarship fund (which may or may not exist) for minority engineering students. “We balance our budget, we fund our pensions and education has improved,â€? Dunn said. And if the media would just quit talking about those kooky bills ‌

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Dave Moore shows off a station wagon modeled after the Griswold family car in the 1983 movie “Vacation.� Photo by Wendy Smith

West Knox ‘truckster’ built for joy

By Wendy d Smith h It’s not the kind of car you expect to find in the West Town Mall parking lot.

Dave Moore’s customized 1995 Buick Estate Wagon is modeled after Clark Griswold’s family truckster in the 1983 comedy classic “Vacation.� He was inspired to create the lookalike because he enjoyed watching the “Vacation� movie series with his kids when they were young.

But his biggest motivation is bringing joy to those who see it. “If there’s anything we can do to bring a smile to someone’s face, we should do it.�

The movie car was a tricked-out 1979 Ford LTD Country Squire. Moore spent five years looking for a wagon with faux wood trim before settling on the Buick

Loft tours

three h years ago. He spent a year combing through garage sales for Samsonite luggage like that used by the Griswold family, and painted it blue. He also found a lighted pizza delivery sign that he customized for the replica truckster.

The car sports numerous stickers advertising Wally World, the fictional theme park visited by the Griswolds, and a stuffed moose, the Wally World mascot, is attached to the hood. When the car reaches a certain speed, the moose’s head pops up, laughs Moore.

He loves to see the smiles of those who pull out their phones for a photo of the truckster. When he parks it and plays the “Vacation� soundtrack on speakers mounted on the car’s exterior, a crowd gathers, he says.

That’s why he keeps a

stockpile stuffed stock kpil ile off toys, llike ike st ik uff f fed d animals and hula hoops, in the back of the wagon. He enjoys giving them to children, with their parents’ permission, of course.

One child was so delighted that he turned around and gave Moore his favorite football, which he now keeps on the truckster’s dashboard.

He sees the car as his Christian mission. However he can use it to bring others joy, that’s what he wants to do. He’s brought the truckster to children’s birthday parties and other outdoor events and never accepts money. He will, however, accept donated toys that he can pass out.

Moore modeled caring for others as a teacher and football coach. At Lenoir City High School, he started a nonprofit called Care365

encourage to encou urra age ge sstudents tude tu dent to care unconditionally for those around them. One of his initiatives was to provide power packs that jumpstart dead car batteries for each area high school.

He actually debuted the truckster last year as it appeared in the 1989 sequel “Christmas Vacation.� He wrapped the car in lights and tied a giant Christmas tree to the roof. He hopes to repaint the car to match the pea-green original before the Christmas season rolls around again.

For now, he’ll enjoy summertime gift-giving. “I’m the one that’s getting blessed every time I’m out there,� he says.

For more information on the Knoxville truckster, contact Moore at 966-CARE (2273) or at caremunity@ yahoo.com.

Summertime fun

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Community schools turn school buildings, which are familiar and centrally located, into community centers that offer after-hours programming to kids and adults alike. Children receive extra help with academics as well as enrichment like art and music, while adults from the community have access to classes and health-care services.

There are more than 60 children enrolled in Pond Gap’s summer program.

Warm weather means kids can take a weekly field trip to the pool at the Arnstein Jewish Community Center, and older students can visit the Market Square Farmers’ Market to give away produce from the school’s community garden.

The program’s new coordinator, Karen Holst, works seamlessly with Pond Gap Elementary principal Shelly McGill, Kronick says. Renovations at the school that will include a new entrance on Papermill Drive, additional classrooms, new art and music rooms, a media center and new cafeteria, kitchen and gym space, will also benefit the community school.

“It’s a different place than when we started,� Kronick says.

The primary thing he’s learned is that the staff needs to be persistent, rather than patient, while reaching out to the community. “We’re dealing with people’s lives.�

While he’s encouraged by what’s going on “in the building,� he’d like to have a better idea about what’s going on in the neighborhood to better meet community needs.

Data about academic progress and behavior are generally positive, but staff is working on new ways to get kids to read, he says.

Along the way, kids at the Pond Gap UACS are having their horizons broadened through things they might not have experienced otherwise, like circus class, swimming, gardening and opera.

Doherty acknowledged the possible benefit of such exposure after his performance. “If just one of you leaves here today and really loves singing, or music, then my job is done,� he said.

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Guests will be able to tour The Elliot, a historic downtown building at State Street and Church Avenue, after the presentation. In addition, the vault from the former Holston National Bank will be open for viewing, and UT Chancellor Emeritus and Tennessee Theatre organist Dr. William Snyder will entertain at the preview party.

Baron and Gayle Bustin and Phil Lawson gave Shopper News photographer Ruth White a sneak peek at their lofts in The Holston.

Gayle chaired last year’s City People Home Tour, which is on hiatus this year, so Gayle is helping with the Urban Home & Garden Tour.

Tickets: communitydc. org/home-tour/

The living room in the loft belonging to Phil Lawson at The Holston

The pillows in Gayle Bustin’s Africa room were created using photographs her husband took when they lived overseas.

The view of downtown Knoxville from the balcony of Phil Lawson’s loft at The Holston

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CORRECTION JoAnn Coffman alertly observed that we misspelled Ayres Hall in last week’s edition.

She wrote: Former state Sen. Brown Ayres has fought many years to get the spelling corrected on the bronze plaque in Ayres Hall. He finally succeeded before the re-dedication of the building.

“It seems to me you would do well to check the spelling before you made cross stitch patterns with the incorrect spelling of such an icon as Ayres Hall at the University of Tennessee.�

The error was ours alone. The embroiderers are careful spellers.

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Telephone operators reunion is family affair

By Betty Bean For decades, every night just before 10, taxicabs started lining up next to the telephone company on West Magnolia Avenue waiting for the operators Ginger Kitts to finish the second leg of the 10 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock split shift. Mostly young â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and until the early â&#x20AC;&#x2122;70s, all of them female â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they piled into the cabs by twos and threes and headed home, courtesy of Ma Bell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They wanted you fresh out of high school and unmarried,â&#x20AC;? said Ginger Kitts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And you had to work those horrible hours. I worked the split to 10 the first five years

Betty Bean and was glad to get it.â&#x20AC;?

Kitts retired with 35 years of service and was one of 60 former telephone operators who got together for lunch at the Communications Workers of America union hall. They caught up on old friends, told stories and laughed a lot.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to nail down the exact date when local operators served their last customers, but everyone remembers that it was in the early â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80s when information service was transferred to Nashville. Automation and the court-ordered breakup of the Bell operating com-

panies marked the end of a long line of women with high school diplomas who found good-paying jobs with solid benefits and the prospect of upward mobility.

Kittsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; aunt was in information services, and her mother worked in the company lunchroom, and went to the credit union when the lunchroom eventually closed because it couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t break even. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The lunchroom had the best food in town,â&#x20AC;? Kitts said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I was little, they kept the lunchroom open seven days a week.

Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d put me in this big old high supervisorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chair, give me a headset and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d pretend I was an operator. It was a good company to work for. The whole unit would get together for picnics, and

red phone they talk about?

It really exists. We would set up secure phone lines wherever the president went.

I got to help install Navy phones that the kids called home on, and one time, I tracked a satellite in Croatia during the war there.â&#x20AC;?

Vickiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother Letty Quertermous was the daughter of a Copper Hill telephone man who hired Lettyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandfather to shoot snakes while they were stringing telephone lines Vicki and Letty Quertermous in southeast Tennessee in 1935. She went to work for we were just like family.â&#x20AC;?

South Central Bell in 1979. Southern Bell in Atlanta in Vicki Quertermous She moved to Georgia and 1952, married and moved to started her career in Ath- worked in accounting and Yuma, Arizona, and worked ens, Tenn., on an old â&#x20AC;&#x153;cord then took a tech job that was for the telephone company there. For the next 22 years boardâ&#x20AC;? in 1977. She trans- international in scope. ferred to Corpus Christi a â&#x20AC;&#x153;When the president life was an odyssey that few months later and then moved, I moved his lines,â&#x20AC;? crisscrossed the country. returned to Tennessee she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I moved Bush I and went back to work for and Bush II. You know the To page A-7

Questioning UTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new commission The UT settlement of the Title IX lawsuit for over $2.5 million has risen to $4 million plus the amount of money paid out in legal fees and settlement costs.

While this resolves this specific lawsuit, it does not end UTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s problems or lawsuits on these issues over the long term. In fact, one can argue that UT, by settling every single gender and sexual assault lawsuit to date for high figures, has issued a silent notice to litigation-happy attorneys and clients that UT is ripe for the picking as it were. If you sue, they will settle in a generous way.

Many may feel now that all one has to do to win $400,000 or more is to sue UT over these issues in Nashville, survive a motion for summary judgment

Victor Ashe

and dismissal and UT will quickly settle. UTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first response was a strong denial of allegations followed by a pledge to fight in court. It appears the pledge to fight is only good until a settlement is achieved. This is not the end of these lawsuits as long as there are qualified plaintiffs out there willing to hire a litigious attorney.

At what point will UT say â&#x20AC;&#x153;enough is enoughâ&#x20AC;? and it will fight it all the way. Are the financial resources to pay these huge costs limit-

less? Or does UT privately feel they have a weak case and would lose in court?

One promise made by UT President Joseph DiPietro as a result of the Title IX settlement is that he will appoint a Commission with 60 days (from July 6) of nationally recognized experts to review the Title IX issues and make recommendations. This has received little notice or dialogue, but it could be a big deal in several ways and there are numerous unanswered questions.

First, will these nationally recognized persons volunteer their services or be paid. If paid, how much and for how long?

Second, who will staff this Commission and how many will staff it?

Third, what are the qual-

ifications to serve on this Commission?

Fourth, if someone wished to apply to serve where would their request and rĂŠsumĂŠ be filed?

Fifth, will the Commission meetings be open to the public?

Sixth, how long will this Commission last?

Seventh, how many persons will serve? Will any be from Tennessee or all out of state?

Eighth, will the composition reflect not only men and women but also minorities such as African Americans and Hispanics?

When I posed several of these questions to the systemsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; communications office, they simply did not have an answer at this time.

However, all of these are

legitimate and necessary questions which must be resolved.

With all the additional persons being hired at UTK to deal with these issues, the annual cost of the settlement will exceed $1 million a year in operating costs for a long, long time.

This is on top of the $4 million paid out so far. This is a story not ending anytime soon. â&#x2013; Happy birthday to Mayor Madeline Rogero who turned 64 on July 26 in Philadelphia and House Speaker Beth Harwell who turned 59 on Sunday, July 24. Harwell is mentioned as a possible 2018 candidate for governor, but she faces an active Democratic opponent this November.

Rogero is out of the office this week as a Clintonpledged delegate to the Democratic convention in Philadephia.

The Rogero appointment of former City Council member Charlie Thomas (chosen to be on Council after eight ballots to replace former vice mayor Bob Becker) to MPC now means that two Knoxville officials are fluent in two languages. Both Thomas and City Council member Marshall Stair speak English and Spanish. â&#x2013; Thanks to the intervention of Council member (former vice mayor) Nick Pavlis, there are now signs on Neyland Drive and at Marine Park on Alcoa Highway pointing to the Blount County. Nothing was moving on this from the city greenway office for nine months until Pavlis pushed the issue. Then it happened in two weeks. â&#x2013; Early voting is modest for the Aug. 4 primary and general election, indicating a low turnout.

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BEARDEN Shopper news • JULY 27, 2016 • A-5

You’re invited to a month’s worth of special events.

Seminars & Events – August 2016 Mighty Musical Monday

Addressing Orthopedic Pain

Musicals and operas such as West Side Story, Cats, South Pacific and Phantom of the Opera are everyone’s favorites. Why make a trip to Broadway this summer when you can hear selected pieces from these famous productions right in your hometown? Tennova welcomes vocalist Emily Campen to the stage for the August Mighty Musical Monday concert.

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear about the latest treatments available at Newport Medical Center for joint pain, arthritis, sports injuries and other common orthopedic ailments. Pain is your body’s alarm system and if you are experiencing frequent aches and discomfort, it could mean something is wrong.

Monday, August 1 Doors open at 11:30 a.m.

Monday, August 22 • Noon-1:30 p.m.

Newport Medical Center 435 Second Street, Newport Medical Office Bldg. Classroom, 3rd Floor Register by August 18.

Tennessee Theatre 604 South Gay Street, Knoxville Dr. Bill Snyder and Freddie Brabson will also entertain on the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ.

Arthritis - Don’t Let It Slow You Down

Concert is free. Sack lunches are available for $5 in the lobby while supplies last, or bring your own.

Dr. Bill Snyder

No registration required.

Tip the Scale in the Right Direction

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

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

Monday, August 22 • 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 4 and Thursday, September 1 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 24 • 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Tennova Health & Fitness Center 7540 Dannaher Drive, Powell Conference Room Presenter: Terrie Peltier, R.N. Turkey Creek Medical Center 10820 Parkside Drive, Knoxville Johnson Conference Center Presenter: Mandy Stinnett, R.N.

Turkey Creek Medical Center 10820 Parkside Drive, Knoxville Johnson Conference Center Space is limited.

Register by one day before the program.

Doug Estey, P.A.

Register by one day before the program.

Stephen Boyce, M.D., and K. Robert Williams, M.D.

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

Thursday, August 11 • 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Physicians Regional Medical Center, 900 E. Oak Hill Avenue, Knoxville Emerald Room

Monday, September 12 1:30-2:30 p.m.

LaFollette Medical Center 923 East Central Avenue, LaFollette Executive Conference Room

Wednesday, September 14 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Newport Medical Center 435 Second Street, Newport Board Room Register by one day before the program.

A Walk Through History The Farragut Folklife Museum is a treasure chest of artifacts and photographs that document the history of the Farragut and Concord communities. Exhibits include artifacts pertaining to the history of local schools, churches, the railroad and several Civil War battles. Tennova Senior Circle members are invited to enjoy a complimentary guided tour.

Thursday, August 11 11:00 a.m. • Museum Tour Farragut Folklife Museum, Farragut Town Hall 11408 Municipal Drive, Farragut

Noon • Brown-bag lunch Farragut Library Greenway, Farragut Senior Circle membership card required.

Register by August 9.

Senior Day at the A&I Fair Funnel cakes, the tractor pull, a 95-pound pumpkin and 4-H Club sheep can only mean one thing - the fair is in town! Consider this your down-home invitation to attend a complimentary breakfast with friends. After the meal, you can participate in fun activities, visit exhibits or just relax in the shade on the beautiful fairgrounds in Cocke and Jefferson counties.

Keeping You in Motion Orthopedics is the branch of medicine concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Depending on the diagnosis, orthopedic specialists can use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat traumatic injuries involving bones, degenerative diseases, sports injuries and congenital disorders. Join us for a panel discussion led by experts from Turkey Creek Medical Center and learn about orthopedics from head to toe.

Thursday, August 25 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Turkey Creek Medical Center 10820 Parkside Drive Knoxville Johnson Conference Center Register by August 22.

Michael Howard, M.D.

David J. Mark Hovis, M.D. McNaughton, M.D.

Tennova Center for Orthopedics at Turkey Creek Medical Center Orthopedic patients have unique needs. Whether you are recuperating from joint replacement surgery, recovering from an accident or mending from a sports injury, you’ll heal faster with care provided by dedicated orthopedic specialists. Invite a friend and attend our open house celebration - you’ll have the opportunity to tour the facility and meet our multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, therapists and case managers. Join us as we cut the ribbon on the future of orthopedics!

Thursday, August 25 4:30-6:00 p.m.

Turkey Creek Medical Center 10820 Parkside Drive, Knoxville No registration required.

A Real Pain in the Foot Foot pain is very widespread. About 75 percent of adults in the United States have experienced it. One of the most common reasons for foot pain is plantar fasciitis – a stabbing ache across the bottom of the foot and below the heel, particularly with the very first steps in the morning. If these symptoms sound familiar, join us for a presentation by Will Thetford, D.P.M., and learn about the latest treatments available for this type of discomfort.

Wednesday, August 24 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

LaFollette United Methodist Church 808 E. Central Avenue, LaFollette Register by August 22.

William Thetford, D.P.M.

Monday, August 15 • 9:00 a.m.

Tennova Senior Day at the Dixie Stampede

Jefferson County Fair 1503 Universal Road, Jefferson City

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

Tuesday, August 16 • 9:00 a.m.

Cocke County A&I Fair 112 Fairground Circle, Newport These events are free for seniors.

No registration required.

Tuesday, September 20 Dixie Stampede, 3849 Parkway, Pigeon Forge Call 800-356-1676 and mention “Senior Day” for information and tickets.

To register, call 865-320-9989 or online at Tennova.com.

Independent Members and Members of the Medical Staff at Tennova Healthcare.

A-6 • JULY 27, 2016 • BEARDEN Shopper news

News from Mission of Hope

Mission of Hope gears

up for the school year

July 29-31, OfficeMax in Turkey

By Carol Z. Shane Back-to-school time ap- Creek will be partnering with proaches, and Mission of Hope is MOH in “Mission Pack the Bus!” Who doesn’t love to shop for as busy as ever.

The nonprofit Appalachian office supplies? While you’re Relief Ministry based in Knox- there looking for ring binders, ville has been assisting the needs paper and pencils for your own of people in economically dis- children, why not use your tax tressed mountain communities savings to pick up a few extra since 1996. Families in northeast items for MOH? The best part is, Tennessee, southeast Kentucky you can just walk right out into and southwest Virginia receive the parking lot and hand them year-round aid in the form of over. The MOH bus and volunhealth care and hygiene items, teers will be waiting to receive food, furniture, clothing and them. It couldn’t be easier.

Kiley Niles, Turkey Creek’s dihelp in home construction and maintenance. Christmas brings rector of marketing who helped toys and other items, and Mis- to coordinate the event, says, “it’s sion of Hope, which partners the first time we’ve had the bus with School Family Resource parked at OfficeMax.” She hopes Centers and small community shoppers will take advantage of ministries, even provides college the chance to do something good News-Sentinel, Sports Radio for those less fortunate. “Back- WNML, Newstalk Radio 98.7scholarships.

Right now, MOH is focused on to-school isn’t always fun,” she FM, WBIR-TV Channel 10 and helping kids get a good start on says, “and we like to think of Turkey Creek.

Mission of Hope’s 19th annual the school year with its 19th an- things we can do for those who Back to School Event feanual Back to School proturing “Mission Pack the gram. Emmette ThompAll through the year, each and every Bus!” is going on right son, executive director now. To make a donaof the organization, says, week, we are continuing to help tion, visit the website at “As important as Christnumerous mountain ministries with missionofhope.org or mas is, Back to School mail a check to Mission has become one of the food, clothing, health and hygiene of Hope, P.O. Box 51824, most important things Knoxville, TN, 37950. we do all year. It gives products and home supplies. That’s You can also call MOH at every child a brand-new our day-to-day, 52 weeks a year.

865-584-7571. school year start on an “Mission Pack the equal footing.” Over Emmette Thompson, Bus!” happens from 10 12,000 children in 28 ruMission of Hope executive director a.m.-6 p.m., Friday-Sunral counties in Kentucky day, July 29-31, at Officeand Tennessee receive backpacks full of school supplies. struggle. When you have a cool Max, 11012 Parkside Drive in the Turkey Creek shopping center, There are several ways you backpack, you feel good!”

Plus, for making a donation, Items needed for “Mission can help. A donation of just $10 will provide a new backpack and you’ll receive a free pizza from Pack the Bus!” are: Preschool and kindergarsupplies to a very deserving stu- Blaze Pizza and a free frozen yodent. Donations of all types to gurt from Menchie’s. It’s a great ten: ■ Sturdy backpacks MOH are always appreciated as opportunity to make a real fam■ Crayons the organization continues to ily event out of your annual back■ Pencils grow and serve more communi- to-school shopping trip.

“When we have friends try to ■ Safety scissors ties. “We’ve just kind of bloomed ■ Glue sticks and blossomed,” says Thompson. help us ‘raise the harvest,’ as we First, second and third “We’re adding our 28th school call it, we love it,” says Thompson. “We’d love to stuff the bus.” grades: up in Del Rio.” Sponsors for the event are Of■ Sturdy backpacks Or you can become more di■ Crayons rectly involved in an easy – and ficeMax, Blaze Pizza, Menchie’s ■ Pencils fun – way. On tax-free weekend, Frozen Yogurt, the Knoxville

■ Folders – three-prong with pocket ■ Safety scissors ■ Glue sticks ■ Notebook paper Fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades:

■ Sturdy backpacks ■ Colored pencils ■ Pencils ■ Ink pens ■ Folders – three-prong with pocket ■ Notebook paper

Also on the horizon is the Chick-fil-A Knoxville & Mission of Hope’s 13th annual Golf Classic, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 12, at Willow Creek Golf Club. The daylong event begins at 7 a.m. and will consist of both a morning and afternoon round in a fourperson scramble format. Four players compete as a team for the lowest score. Each team member will tee off and the best shot is selected as the location for each member’s next shot. This process is followed for each shot until

the hole is completed. The team records one score and moves to the next hole. Players in a.m. round are limited to first 110 paid golfers; players in p.m. round are limited to 130 paid golfers.

Major sponsors include Wintellect, Coleman’s Printing & Awards LLC and Rothchild Event Rentals. Media sponsors include WBIR.com, the Knoxville News-Sentinel, WJRZ Christian talk radio, WIVK FM 107.7, Sports Radio WNML and Newstalk Radio 98.7-FM. These companies have chosen to sponsor in specific ways: ■ Golf shirt/apparel – Fisher Tire ■ Golf carts – Rather & Kittrell ■ Golf balls – Duncan Automotive & Jerry Duncan Ford Lincoln ■ Door prizes – Lincoln Memorial University ■ Holes-in-One – Lenoir City Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Individuals and companies are invited to sponsor in these ways: ■ Putting green – $1,000 (Features your company’s name displayed at practice green and includes two complimentary player entries.)

■ Range sponsor – $1,000 (Features your company’s name displayed at driving range and includes two complimentary player entries.)

■ Scoreboard sponsor – $1,000 (Features your company’s name displayed at scoreboard and includes two complimentary player entries.)

■ Hole sponsor – $500 (Features your company’s name displayed at a designated hole and includes one complimentary player entry.)

■ Tee sponsor – $150 (Features your company’s name displayed at a designated tee box.)

■ Player sponsor – $150 (This is an opportunity to give to the Mission of Hope and make a golfer happy!)

■ Goody bag donor – Donation of items for Golfers Goody Bags. Items (250 of each) such as golf tools, towels, hates, pens, gift certificates, snacks, etc.

■ Player entry – $150 (Includes complimentary lunch, a.m. breakfast or p.m. Lite Bites, green fees, cart, range balls, golf shirt/apparel, golf balls, goody bag, snacks and eligibility for contest prizes.

To register for the Chick-fil-A Knoxville & Mission of Hope’s 13th annual Golf Classic, visit missionofhope.org or call 865584-7571. Deadline for entry is Monday, Aug. 1. All proceeds go to benefit MOH’s Back to School Program.

BEARDEN Shopper news • JULY 27, 2016 • A-7

Key to improvement: Preston Williams Last week I said, as if I knew what I am talking about, that if Tennessee is going to win big football games, take the SEC East title and maybe stick its nose into the national playoff, it must: a. Improve the downfield passing game. b. Find a left offensive tackle to protect the quarterback’s backside. c. Refine receiver techniques and get the right guys on the field.

I have decided to leave the choice of linemen to line coach Don Mahoney and offensive coordinator Mike DeBord, who doubles as another line coach. I am aware of some options – Brett Kendrick, Drew Richmond, Ryan Johnson and Marcus Tatum. I do hope the coaches get it right.

I will assist with enhancement of the passing attack. It needs help. It is not now good enough. When a very smart quarterback is a better runner than passer, it makes you wonder why.

Joshua Dobbs has a decent arm. He is adequate in the short game, quick outs, drop-offs to running backs and dinky little eight-yarders

Marvin West

over the middle when linebackers are lost in traffic.

Dobbs would appear considerably better on deep outs and verticals if receivers caught a higher percentage of passes within reach and ran a greater distance with what they catch.

Here’s where I can help.

Insist that Preston Williams build up endurance. Dispatch him down the field, time after time, until secondary tongues are hanging out. Send Williams long one more time and ask Dobbs to throw it as far as he can.

Bingo! Deep passing problem solved. Short game will improve when defensive backs are forced to play honest. Runners will run even better when passing presents a threat and the crowd in the box thins out.

Butch Jones will be coach of the year.

Preston Williams is one

notch above a secret weapon. He appeared in eight games as a freshman and, get this, had a grand total of seven receptions. I remember when Johnny Mills caught 11 on one Saturday afternoon – and it wasn’t against Western Carolina.

A truly great analyst, somewhat better than me, says Williams has as much pure ability as any of the famous Tennessee receivers of the past (no recents available for comparison).

He is 6-4 or more, 210 or more, runs very fast and has a somewhat selfish disposition when the ball is in the air. He thinks it is his, and he has the size and strength to make it happen.

This seems so simple: Throw it to him.

Here is an admission: I have an agenda. Preston Williams is one heck of a colorful story. He committed early to Tennessee and took it upon himself to recruit other Volunteers.

Rumor has it that he wore Tennessee colors during an official visit to Auburn.

Preston won first place for national signing-day fashion. He appeared on a TV

recruiting show wearing a really impressive all-white suit, orange bow tie, no socks and a felt hat that looked like a Tennessee helmet.

Preston was a five-star prep prize, Georgia 6-A player of the year as a junior, state long-jump champ in his spare time. A knee injury shortened his senior season, and he was still rehabbing when he relocated from Hampton, Ga., to downtown Knoxville last summer.

Alas, he fell under the NCAA microscope and lost more time while the infamous Clearing House gathered information and studied how in the world he made such dramatic academic improvement from one ACT to another.

In the beginning, he did not meet entrance requirements. When he took the test again, he scored too high. The third time was a charm. Go play.

That’s what I say, go play, catch passes, run fast and far, help the Vols do something they haven’t done in years, win big.

Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.

McMillan settles into divorce court Judge Greg McMillan says the law is the law, and “a judge has to find the facts and then apply the law.”

Sandra Clark

The young jurist has settled in at the Fourth Circuit Court, commonly called divorce court. He’s just the third judge in the court’s 50-year history.

Judge George S. Child Jr. served two terms, Judge Bill Swann served 40 years and now McMillan has served two years.

Chris Rohwer introduced McMillan to the North Knox Rotary Club. Rohwer drew on their friendship through

finish in an hour, the case drops to the bottom of the day’s docket. He usually schedules 18-19 cases and has not yet failed to clear his Friday docket.

What has he learned on the bench?

“People’s capacity to be cruel to one another is infinite.”

He added: “It’s a challenging job. I’m physically worn out at the end of the day.”

McMillan manages to find time to teach a class in negotiating as an adjunct professor at UT Law School.

He is active in sailing with the Concord Yacht Club, and he volunteered with the Boys and Girls Club when his kids were younger.

In response to a question, he said the filing fee for a divorce is “slightly over $400.”

Habitat for Humanity where he said McMillan is known as “Oops.”

The judge agreed. “I’ve had stitches twice and a broken bone.” He volunteers “because it’s recharging spiritually.”

Take a look at his caseload through June 2016: divorces filed (without kids) – 300; divorces with kids – 212; orders of protection requested – 928; orders of protection dismissed or renewed – 1,107.

“Last year we had 2,055 orders of protection filed; we’re on pace to have 2,200 this year.”

McMillan hears divorce cases on Mondays and Tuesdays.

On Wednesdays, he hears appeals from Juvenile Court and state-filed cases to terminate parental rights.

On Thursdays, he hears

government

Tim and Candy Archer

Telephone operators At one point, when her husband was sent to Vietnam, she returned to where she started.

“I went back to Copper Hill and got a job on an old ringdown board – that’s where you put the plug in and the operator says ‘hello.’ Same board I played on as a kid.

You just picked up the phone, the operator said ‘hello,’ and you’d say, ‘I want a number for that pink house on top of the hill.’ It was a riot.”

Candy and Tim Archer are also branches of this telephone family tree. Candy was a UT student who applied for a job as an operator in 1971 with the intention of making money to get an apartment.

By Sandra Clark

Tim, a rare male operator, started in 1976 after a stint in the U.S. Army, 101st Airborne, with the intention of transitioning into another job within the company at the first opportunity. But after he married Candy in 1978, they found the flexible schedules and good benefits suited them, and they never had to take their children to day care.

“The best souvenir he got of his job was me. We both enjoyed our home time together,” Candy said.

“We’re homebodies and were involved with our children and our parents, and we made a good living.

There’s nothing better than that,” Tim said.

Boyd’s clouds have silver linings

By Shannon Carey Randy

Boyd, PetSafe founder and commissioner of the Judge Greg McMillan speaks Te n n e s s e e to the North Knoxville Rotary Department Club at Litton’s. Photo by S. Clark of Economic and orders of protection cases. To Community move the docket, Knox CounDevelopty’s three chancellors and ment, had other Circuit Court judges roRandy Boyd good news tate to sit with him, doubling and bad news for Union the court’s capacity.

County during his visit to On Fridays, he hears mothe Chamber of Commerce tions, giving each case one July 22. hour. If the lawyers can’t He said Union County has recently been added to the state’s list of Tier 4 counties, 17 counties that rank lowest in household income and several other facHall started to rise and view over, Marion suggest- tors, not just in Tennessee Daniel pushed him back ed Hall and Daniel leave but nationwide. They’re also into his chair. As fights go, separately. Daniel left the called “distressed counties.”

However, Boyd said, it was mild. You can hear room, followed by Dodson, Hallerin yelling, “Whoa, Corcoran and Hall. Marion Union County’s inclusion whoa!” followed them out, saying, on this list opens the county Noted for his calm, al- “I don’t want this to spill up to a variety of resources made available through the most sequetious demeanor, over into the hallway.”

Hallerin Hill tried to get the This left Hallerin shak- Rural Economic Developmen to apologize after Mar- ing his head and wondering ment Act. Now, the state inMartin Daniel Steve Hall centive bar for jobs created ion pulled them apart. what had just happened. was heading for the door,” “Is there anything you’d Daniel beat Hall in the is just 10, down from about Hill’s producer, Chris Mar- like to say?” he asked.

Republican primary in 20, for businesses opening ion, said later. “But he took You can just see them 2014. The rematch will be in Union County.

The act also lets Tier 4 a right,” toward the chair of bristling. Only Dodson and decided by West Knox votcounties apply for $6 milSteve Hall.

Corcoran spoke. The inter- ers on Aug. 4.

Daniel and Hall: They’re two for you!

Campaign stress overtook Martin Daniel and Steve Hall last Thursday as the men appeared, along with Bryan Dodson and James Corcoran, on the Hallerin Hilton Hill radio show. You can hear the scuffle on Hill’s podcast.

First there’s Hall, shrilly calling Daniel a liar. It’s live radio at its best.

Then Daniel pushes back his chair and removes his headphones. “I thought he

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lion in li i grants to prepare potential business and industrial sites, a $100,000 grant to open entrepreneurial centers in rural towns, and $1 million in tourism grants.

“You’re one of 17 distressed counties,” said Boyd. “But we’re here to help.”

Boyd also spoke about state efforts to improve broadband Internet access to rural counties. He said 13 percent of Tennessee residents don’t have broadband access, but that figure is misleading. That 13 percent represents 830,000 people concentrated in rural areas.

“You can do business anywhere as long as you have broadband,” Boyd said. “But there is a great digital divide in Tennessee, and we’ve got to fi x that.

We can’t be successful if we don’t fi x that.”

Boyd said his office has been looking into the issue and researching solutions.

He hopes to finalize a possible fi x this year.

Boyd opened the floor to questions, saying, “One thing I’ve learned in business is that the customer always knows what they need.”

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Gal pals Wanda Johnson, Melba Hutcherson and Louise Piske wait for a film on the Prohibition era to start in the auditorium.

Sherrill Hills staff members Sandi â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sassyâ&#x20AC;?

Simpson, Peggy â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bitsieâ&#x20AC;? Cummings, Dal â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bugsy Maloneâ&#x20AC;? Smith and Cassie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jazzyâ&#x20AC;? Smith greet guests at the entrance of the Gangster Ball.

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Betty Lucas just finished a dance with wise guy Lamar Hinds, who keeps an eye on a fella eyeballing his â&#x20AC;&#x153;liquorâ&#x20AC;? (or maybe that mustache).

Sherrill Hillsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; dining area morphed into a speakeasy July 23 during the facilityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third annual Gangster Ball and Chicago-style dinner.

Tickets were in such high demand from folks outside the Sherrill Hills community that people had to be turned away, according to Sandi Simpson, senior living consultant for the resort lifestyle community.

The evening started in the theater with a film on Prohibition, followed by dinner and dancing in the dining area. Ticket holders were encouraged to dress in costume, and they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t disappoint. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know we have other things to do, but this is a day we get to spend playing with our residents,â&#x20AC;? says facility manager Cassie Smith. Info: Barbara Chubb dances with the eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entertainer, Richwww.sherrillhillsretirement. ard Fabozzi. Photos by S. Barrett com.

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â&#x2013; Cumberland Estates Recreation Center 4529 Silver Hill Drive 588-3442

Offerings include: Senior Walkers, 10:30 a.m., Monday-Friday. â&#x2013; Frank R. Strang Senior Center 109 Lovell Heights Road 670-6693 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Register for: Covenant Health Lunch and Learn: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Advanced Directives: What you Need to Know,â&#x20AC;? noon Wednesday, July 27. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Five Secrets to Adding Life to Your Yearsâ&#x20AC;? presentation, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9.

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Bill Tapp: member of First United Methodist Church â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;since birthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

By Carol Z. Shane If you want to know about the history of Knoxvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First United Methodist Church, which is 150 years old this year, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no better person to ask than Bill Tapp. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been here since birth,â&#x20AC;? he says.

It started with Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandparents in the 1900s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can close my eyes and still see my grandmother here,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was wonderful to come to a place where people knew you before you were.â&#x20AC;? As a child Tapp lived in Fountain City. On Sunday mornings, â&#x20AC;&#x153;we passed many churches driving to FUMC, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where my grandparents went, so ....â&#x20AC;?

It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just a matter of family tradition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We always thought it was important to have deep roots in one place for our children, to have a sense of place, a sense of belonging.â&#x20AC;?

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proud of the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history. Organized between 1864-1866 by William Brownlow and area ministers in a split with what is now Church Street United Methodist Church, First United Methodist Church â&#x20AC;&#x201C; then the Northern Methodist Episcopal Church â&#x20AC;&#x201C; was the first anti-slavery church of its kind below the MasonDixon Line. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good for us!â&#x20AC;? says Tapp.

He remembers when the church had its home at the corner of Clinch and Locust streets downtown. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The building was fan-shaped,â&#x20AC;? he says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and the sanctuary was raked [tilted, as in a raked stage.] As a child, I was fascinated by our minister and his wife, Curtis Wagner and Thelma. She was the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;artiste.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; She would turn the sanctuary into a theater and would do two religious plays a year. The first one I was in, I was five.â&#x20AC;?

The play was â&#x20AC;&#x153;For He Had Great Possessions.â&#x20AC;?

Tapp remembers local celebrities such as WATETV anchors, other media personalities and UT professors taking part in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;spectacular productions.â&#x20AC;?

Tapp met his wife Jeanne in a UT production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.â&#x20AC;? He was the lead; Jeanne was in the

cross currents Lynn Pitts lpitts48@yahoo.com

A great rock Each will be like a hiding place from the wind, a covert from the tempest, like streams of water in a dry place, like the shade of a great rock in a weary land.

(Isaiah 32: 2 NRSV)

Longtime First United Methodist Church member Bill Tapp points out historical photos and other church memorabilia in the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parish House, built as a private home in 1926. Photo by Carol Z. Shane

I have been privileged in my life to see many wondrous sights. I have traveled on five continents (and hope to add a sixth someday).

However, there is one sight that captures my imagination and mystifies me like no other: Devilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tower in Wyoming. The Indians named it, and I have been unable to find out if they feared it or worshipped it. My guess is both! It certainly commands respect.

It stands tall on the horizon (867 feet from base to summit), and 1,267 feet above the Belle Fourche River â&#x20AC;&#x201C; visible for miles and miles. Its summit is actually 5,112 feet above sea level. It is flattish on top, weatherworn, I assume. I am told grass grows up there. There are those hardy (or foolhardy) souls who climb its dark gray, absolutely perpendicular sides (the grooves of which swirl gracefully from bottom to top), a project I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even want to contemplate!

The tower is actually the petrified center of a longextinct volcano. The mountain that surrounded it wore away centuries (probably millennia) ago! What was left behind was this tower: stunning and mysterious and beautiful, another of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gifts to us on this Earth.

Those of us who choose not to climb it are able to walk around its base. All along the base are enormous chunks of rock that have fallen from its towering sides.

I was in awe walking along that trail, marveling at its beauty, turning my back to the tower and seeing the continent stretching out, as far as the eye can see, America, the beautiful!

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The Tapp and Glander families gather for Thanksgiving. Seen are (back) Bill Tapp, Brian Tapp, Cathy and Ken Moss, Ashley and Peter Glander and Marilyn Culler. In front are Kellye Tapp, Eliza â&#x2013; Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, July 28-31. Times: 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.

Glander, 2, Emmie Tapp, 3, Charlotte Tapp, 6, and Jeanne Tapp. Photo submitted chorus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I met my wife in a chorus line,â&#x20AC;? laughs Tapp. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Music has been a theme through our lives.â&#x20AC;?

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s looking forward to the arrival of FUMCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new pastor, the Rev. Troy Forrester, formerly associate pastor at FUMC of Oak Ridge. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The exciting thing about Troy coming is that he will be the youngest incoming pastor in my memory.â&#x20AC;?

He welcomes the young leaderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;fresh ideas.â&#x20AC;?

Forrester will preach his first sermon this coming Sunday, and a new chapter will open at FUMC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more than just Sunday morning,â&#x20AC;? says Tapp. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s people who are active

West End Church of Christ will host a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pray For Our Nationâ&#x20AC;? prayer breakfast at 7:30 a.m., Saturday, July 30, in the Rowlett Room of the church at 8301 East Walker Springs Lane in Knoxville. Info: www.wecoc.org or 865-693-0801.

and engaged and doing things together. You know, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gone on mission trips to Guatemala multiple times, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve built Habitat houses, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working now over at the Wesley Foundation to remodel the kitchen. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s those sorts of times that bring people together.â&#x20AC;?

He pauses a moment to reflect. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lived life spans together.â&#x20AC;?

Sunday during the combined church service. A covered dish lunch will follow the Sunday service at 11:30. Info: 690-1060 or beaverridgeumc.org. â&#x2013; Hillside Baptist Church, 1321 Hickey Road, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 30. Ages 4-12. Registration available beginning 8:45 a.m.

Online registration: hillsidebaptistknox.com/vbs-registration. Info: Terry Richard, 898-0502.

FAITH NOTES Community service â&#x2013; Central UMC of Lenoir City and First Farragut UMC will partner to host a mobile pantry food giveaway 9 a.m.

Saturday, July 30, at Central UMC, 310 Hickory Creek Road in Lenoir City. The church parking lot will open 6 a.m.

School supplies, gently used coats and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing will also be given away.

Singings/music services â&#x2013; Mount Harmony Baptist Church, 819 Raccoon Valley Road NE, will host a benefit singing 7 p.m. Saturday, July 30, for Rick Alan King and Lana. The benefit is to help with Lanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s medical expenses.

A love offering will be taken.

Free dental sealant clinics in July The Knox County Health Department (KCHD) will offer a free dental sealant clinic Thursday, July, 28, at the InterFaith Health Clinic, 315 Gill Ave. KCHD will provide the dental sealants to individuals between the ages of 6 and 21 years old. Individuals do not have to be an InterFaith patient to receive these services, nor will they become an established InterFaith patient after receiving sealants. Appointments are required. Info/appointments: 215-5157.

Singers include: Messiahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Call, Heart to Heart and the Gloryway Believers. Everyone welcome.

Special services â&#x2013; Westside Unitarian Universalist Church, 616 Fretz Road, holds meditation services 6:30 p.m. each second and fourth Wednesday.

Includes quiet reflection, simple music and readings.

Info: westsideuuc.org.

Youth programs â&#x2013; Beaver Ridge UMC Young Adults, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, will hold a car wash 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 30,

Advance Auto Parts located at Kingston Pike and Lovell Road.

Proceeds go to help cover the cost of their trip to New York in August. Info: 690-1060 or beaverridgeumc.org.

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News from Concord Christian School

Student artists with state Rep. Jason Zachary: Alysda McHale, Reagan Tolleson, Rachel Allion, Zachary, Jacob Crox, Courtney Jackson, Noah Marlowe, Abbi Firment and Becky Fraser, Concord’s High School art teacher.

Concord’s high school artists receive state recognition State Rep. Jason Zachary was on campus last week to award the winner of a local High School Art Competition for the 14th District. Congratulations to senior Jacob Crox who won first place.

Jacob’s pencil drawing of the Tennessee Theater will be displayed in the State Capitol. Noah Marlowe, senior, received second place and Alysda McHale, junior, received third place in this compe-

tition. All seven pieces were displayed at Farragut Town Hall.

State Rep. Jason Zachary explains, “We invited both high schools in the 14th District, Farragut and Concord, to participate in an art contest. The winner from each school will have their picture hung in our Nashville office and will receive a flag that was flown over the Capitol.

Concord’s top three pieces were recently displayed at Farragut Town Hall. One visitor stated, “Pretty awesomely talented high school artists at Concord Christian School!”

CCS was able to participate this spring, and Farragut will be in the fall. Thank you to the incredibly talented art students who spent hours on District 14, historic Knoxville or TN related paintings!! Our three judges were blown away by the paintings.

“The winner was Jacob Crox, a rising senior and member of the basketball team. Jacob’s drawing of the TN Theater is incredible! Jacob, along with the eventual Farragut winner, will be coming to Nashville in January to officially hang the pictures.”

Hollywood adventures

Leave it to a singing caterpillar (Jake Hageman) to encourage Tiny Alice (Deborah Allion) with a song and dance routine.

Concord’s first musical – a tremendous success In April of this year, our middle and high school students did a fabulous job delivering the story of Disney Jr.’s “Alice In Wonderland, The Musical.”

Theatre Arts director Christi Watson said, “Concord Christian School’s Theatre Arts program strives to cultivate culture makers, create community, and serve with stories.” Watson shared, “I am so excited to watch as our students grow and shine through new projects in the 2016-17 school year. “

Twiddle Dee (Alison Strong) and Twiddle Dum (Caroline Burnette) attempt to teach Alice ( Michala Plato) the rules of the game they play.

A very happy un-birthday to You! The Mad Hatter (Lake Bailey) and March Hare (Sofie Hartsell ) throw all rules aside to celebrate daily.

Five Concord High School students had an incredible opportunity this spring to spend a week in Hollywood.

This experience was part of the partnership between Concord Christian School and Hollywood Connect.

Producer John McMillan was happy to host this first group and filled their week with behind the scenes visits, acting workshops and seminars.

The students heard from phenomenal people in the industry such as actors Doug Jones and Jen Lilley and producer Shun Lee. Lee shared what it’s like to be a Christian in Hollywood.

“As artists, our job is to be a messenger, and there is a need for Christians to help send that message. Sometimes as artists we shock the audience in order to heal them or wake them up to the truth.”

Following an acting workshop with Abbie Cobb, teacher and chaperone Rachel McKelvey said, “What a great time to learn about the actor’s side of the entertainment industry.

Thank you for taking time out to teach us!

“Not in a million years!”

On the set from Cheers, Concord’s group enjoyed their week in Hollywood learning from Producer John McMillan

It was not all work and no play. The Concord students did get to spend some time as tourists, visiting Santa Monica Pier, touring WB, Universal and Paramount studios and, of course, visiting the Hollywood sign that overlooks the city.

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Goodwill hosts back-to-school sale Jack and Jill Royal Teens of the Knoxville chapter include Julian Kendrick, Jahlil Jefferson, Cameron Malone, Emory Lanier, Darryl Craig Bonner, Arthur Nelson, Juwaan Jefferson and Treston Thomas.

Jack and Jill teens learn leadership This summer, the Royal Teens of the Knoxville Chapter of Jack and Jill of America Inc. attended the 60th Southern Region Teen Leadership Conference in Atlanta.

More than a dozen local teens participated in legislative sessions, educational workshops, oratorical competitions and a community service project building prosthetic hands for amputees in developing countries.

Current Knoxville chapter teen president and incoming UT freshman Arthur Nelson was honored at the Senior Gala with 250 other graduating seniors.

Teens from 42 Jack and Jill chapters across the country attended the conference.

Jack and Jill of America Inc. was founded in 1938. It is a membership organization of mothers with chil-

Goodwill Industries-Knoxville will host storewide backto-school sales in all 28 of its retail stores during the weekends of July 29-30 and Aug. 5-6. With the exception of UT gear, everything will be half off.

For those who want to avoid the crowd, Goodwill also offers tax-free clothing throughout the year. Customers can shop early and still receive the savings anticipated during Tax Free Weekend.

Revenues from Goodwill stores help fund employment placement, job training and services including career counseling, financial education, computer literacy and youth mentoring. Info: www.gwiktn.org.

SCHOOL NOTES Elementary school notes

â&#x2013; AL Lotts Elementary School Meet the Teacher, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5. Info: 539-8611. â&#x2013; Blue Grass Elementary School: Meet and Greet, 5-6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 3. Info: 539-7864. â&#x2013; Pond Gap Elementary School: Meet the Teacher/open house, 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4. Info: 909-9040. â&#x2013; Rocky Hill Elementary School: Meet and Greet, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 5. Info: 539-7844.

Jack and Jill Royal Teens of the Knoxville chapter include Kai Lanier, Tyra Thomas, Maya Weaver, Sidney Matlock and Jasmine Jefferson. Not pictured is Cameron Carter. Photos submitted dren ages 2-19 who are dedicated to nurturing future African-American leaders by strengthening children through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and

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civic duty.

Since 1966, the Knoxville chapter has supported literacy efforts and provided community service benefitting children in East Tennessee.

â&#x2013; All Knox County middle schools will hold sixth grade orientation 8:30 a.m.-noon Friday, Aug. 5. Buses will run.

Parents are welcome. Call your school for more info.

High school notes

â&#x2013; All Knox County high schools will hold freshman orientation 8:30 a.m.-noon Friday, Aug. 5. Buses will run. Call your school for more info.

Written by Marc Talbert and Illustrated by Betsy James

CHAPTER THREE: STORY SO FAR: Nick and his best friend, Clay, have decided to set a world record by making a ton of money.

Then Nick has an idea how to do it.

The question struck Nick as they were crossing the street. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hey!â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to get in the book for making the most money? You or me?â&#x20AC;?

Jazz tugged at his arm again. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not now!â&#x20AC;? he said, watching Clay skip ahead and turn to face them, walking backwards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just made us twenty bucks,â&#x20AC;? Clay said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, almost. And I just got a great idea, and you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. Unless you come up with something, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gonna be my record.â&#x20AC;?

It sounded fair, but Nick didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was my momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s twenty dollars,â&#x20AC;? he argued. Jazz tugged again. To get her to stop, he squeezed her hand tighter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m the one whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going without chips and soda. Not you.â&#x20AC;? Clay spun around and walked just ahead of them.

Nick felt a fight coming on. Two fights in less than half an hour. A new world record?

Before he could say anything back, Jazz tugged again. Hard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What!â&#x20AC;? he exploded. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What do you want?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to tell you something,â&#x20AC;? she said, and suddenly looked shy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a secret.â&#x20AC;?

Nick rolled his eyes but leaned closer.

Jazz whispered into his ear, then stood there, trying not to giggle. She had told Nick one of the stupidest jokes heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d ever heard.

But the way Jazz told itâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;like it was the most hilarious thing in the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;made Nick laugh in spite of himself. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so funny?â&#x20AC;? Clay asked, looking over his shoulder. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a great idea for making money.â&#x20AC;? Nick grinned. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So.â&#x20AC;? But Clay looked a little worried. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So. I think whoever makes the most money with their idea should get all the money for the world record. Deal?â&#x20AC;?

Clay stopped in front of his house. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Deal.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your idea?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tell me yours first.â&#x20AC;?

Before Clay could say anything, his older sister, Faye, swooped out the front door. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with Grandma,â&#x20AC;? she announced. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When she comes back, tell her Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m at Lucilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Got it?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yeah, I got it,â&#x20AC;? Clay said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contagious.â&#x20AC;?

The kitchen smelled like leftover breakfastâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;heavy on the bacon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;OK. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s get busy.â&#x20AC;? Clay held out his hand for the list. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get a grocery bag, Jazz.â&#x20AC;? Clay pointed to

In commemoration of the chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 50th anniversary, a Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Literacy Gala will be held 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Crown Plaza Hotel. Info: www.jackand jillknoxville.org.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;a breakfast serials storyâ&#x20AC;?

Bloody jeans and begging

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the joke?â&#x20AC;?

Faye? But they sounded angry.

Before Nick could answer, the kitchen A look of horror crossed Clayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do you door slammed. Nick looked at Clay in sur- â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mom!â&#x20AC;? He struggled to pull off the jeans, but his heel caught in a tear. He fell to the floor want to help us prise. Jazz never shut doors.

The footsteps approaching the bedroom as the footsteps clumped closer and upward. or not?â&#x20AC;?

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Clay looked at Nick. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sugarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the cupboard.â&#x20AC;?

It didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take long to finish â&#x20AC;&#x153;shopping.â&#x20AC;?

Nick looked at the full bag. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need some money for toilet paper,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No problem,â&#x20AC;? Clay said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Want to help me get ready?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sure. And you can help me, too. Got some cardboard? I need it to make a sign for my idea.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hey! Me too,â&#x20AC;? said Clay. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need a big pen.â&#x20AC;?

The three of them raced up to Clayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s room. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can both use the back of this.â&#x20AC;? Clay pulled some posterboard from his closet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Got scissors?â&#x20AC;?

Clay nodded, but reached under his bed instead of fetching them. He pulled out a lump of blue cloth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was wearing these when I crashed my bike last month.â&#x20AC;?

He shook them out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mom wanted to toss them! Can you believe it?â&#x20AC;?

Nick stared. They looked bad â&#x20AC;&#x201D; torn and stiff with blood.

Clay stepped to a chest of drawers and pulled out a T-shirt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jazz. Take this outside and mess it up. You know, dirt and grass and junk.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why?â&#x20AC;?

Clay threw up his hands. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do I have to explain everything?â&#x20AC;?

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the Rotary guy Tom King tking535@gmail.com

Bearden Rotary, Pond Gap PTA work on new playground

Alex Mynatt paints part of a mural with her grandmother, Pam Stinnett. Photos by S. Barrett

PaintFest America

By Sara Barrett

An unorthodox therapy session was held last week at UT Medical Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cancer Institute.

Cancer patients, survivors and their friends and family members gathered for some art therapy during PaintFest America, sponsored by the Foundation for Hospital Art. Three murals were created paint-by-numbers style by patients and staff, and a cancer patient and survivor worked together on a fourth to be displayed in New York with murals from every other state on the final stop of the 50-day tour. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stars of Hope,â&#x20AC;? the 50-state mural, will be unveiled Aug. 23.

Cancer treatment recipient Pam Stinnett brought her granddaughter, 7-yearold Alex Mynatt, with her to help paint a portion of the murals. As a stage four patient with lung cancer, Stinnett says the day was memorable on many levels. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This brings us peace,â&#x20AC;? says Stinnett of the benefits cancer patients experience through art. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art helps everybody â&#x20AC;&#x201C; especially those

of us who, day in and day out, deal with not so pretty things.â&#x20AC;?

Mynatt was excited because she canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t attend Stinnettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s medical treatments with her, but she could attend the art therapy.

Volunteer Megan Feight travels the country on behalf of The Foundation for Hospital Art, which was founded by her grandfather.

Her dad took the reins seven years ago, and Feight hopes to accept the role someday with her twin sister. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My granddad was an artist, but he worked in corporate America and just painted on the side,â&#x20AC;? says Feight.

One day, her grandfather was painting a mural on the wall of a Georgia hospital when a young burn victim walked up and asked if she could help him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He realized then, it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t about having his name at the bottom of the mural, but about the therapy of painting,â&#x20AC;? she says.

UT Medical Center was the sole stop in Tennessee for PaintFest America. Info: www.hospitalart.org.

The relationship between the Rotary Club of Bearden and Pond Gap Elementary School shows no signs of slowing down. When the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 370 students return for classes on Aug. 8, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll no doubt notice one very important thing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the work on a brand-spanking-new playground.

The $75,000 project is funded by a partnership between the Pond Gap PTA, the Rotary Club of Bearden and Knox County Schools. Another $7,000 in labor costs will be saved thanks to the volunteer hours put in by members of the Bearden club and the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PTA during these hot summer months.

Bearden Rotary has been supporting the school for around 10 years with a reading program in which Rotarians read to students; presenting books to the school library in honor of its weekly speakers; and in years past a mentoring program. Discussion and planning of this project began when Gary West was club president (2014-15) and was carried forward this past Rotary year when Tom Daughtrey was president.

Pond Gap serves a low-income population, with 90 percent of its students receiving free or reduced lunches and many students who are children of immigrant families from 20 different countries.

The project began as a $24,409 project, with Bearden putting in $17,000 and the PTA another $7,000. But the Pond Gap PTA, led by president Ashley King, got really busy and actually raised $33,000, which expanded the

scope of the project.

New mulch will soon be delivered for the playground, and Bearden Rotarians will be busy during an upcoming weekend spreading it. West said his club will be adding new benches to the playground as well. A major addition will be a big play set that includes a new slide, and the kids also will have fun on a new merry-go-round. The basketball court is also being upgraded.

Pond Gap School is at 1401 Hollywood Road. This playground will serve the community in addition to the students. â&#x2013;

Steve Chancey in Hall of Fame

Bearden Rotarians are celebrating one of their own being inducted into the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame last night. Former University of Tennessee running back Steve Chancey was the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s president in 2006-07. Steve came to UT after an incredible high school career at old South High, where he lettered in four sports. â&#x2013;

Helen Harb roars in

Phyllis Driver, new president of North Knoxville Rotary, has named Helen Harb as sergeant-at-arms. And Harb is on a revenue drive that makes red-light cameras look like pikers. Last week she fined those without badges and those whose picture had appeared in the Shopper News. Hey, wait!

K Town Specialty Shoppe sets grand opening

By Sandra Clark First you notice the color.

Everything in K Town Specialty Shoppe is vibrant.

Next you realize your foot is tapping to the music of Blake Shelton, making your first impression welcoming.

Then you meet owner Christine Schilleci and you know youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re home.

Have you ever walked into a store and wanted one of everything? This is that store.

K Town Specialty Shoppe plans its grand opening Monday, Aug. 1, from noon

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til 6 p.m. with support from friends on Brooklawn Street in the Kroger Marketplace â&#x20AC;&#x201C; friends like Koko Fit Club and the Casual Pint. It could be a party!

The store: K Town Specialty Shoppe is a boutique for women, carrying sizes 0-22. In season, there will be an amazing array of golf and tennis apparel and accessories, along with everyday casual wear.

Athleisure is not just a trend. â&#x20AC;Ś Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lifestyle!

With brand names sold at competitive prices, Christine is focused on personal attention by offering to help with selection, fittings and special orders. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Customers will feel confident in the quality of our merchandise,â&#x20AC;? she says.

The owner: Schilleci pronounces her name like chalet-cee. She and husband Charles have three grown children. They relocated to Knoxville because of the warmth they found here.

Christine Schilleci at K Town Specialty Shoppe â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a place where people still say Merry Christmas,â&#x20AC;? she says. K Town Specialty will be ever-changing as she implements her customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our customers are our marketing partners.â&#x20AC;?

Owning a store has been a life-long dream, and she operated for one year on Campbell Station Road before moving to Kroger Marketplace. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thrilled to have made so many friends through the business.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fashion is meant to be fun and that is exactly the experience we want you to have,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not enough for us to have just a great collection of clothing and accessories. We want to build an attitude that makes women feel good. When you feel good, you feel confident in whatever you do!â&#x20AC;?

Info: 149 Brooklawn Street, Kroger Marketplace, 865-288-7353

BIZ NOTES â&#x2013; Bob Whetsel, retired city director of redevelopment, has been appointed by Mayor Madeline Rogero to a five-year term on the board of commissioners of Knoxvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Development Corporation. Prior to his Bob Whetsel career in development, Whetsel was a football coach and social studies teacher at Bearden High School. Bob and his wife, Melynda, are longtime residents of the Fourth and Gill neighborhood.

She is a retired teacher and 10-year member of the Historic Zoning Commission. Their son, Jackson, is a local attorney who also lives in Fourth and Gill.

â&#x2013; Art Cate, CEO and executive director of KCDC, has announced his retirement at yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end after nearly 40 years of service at the public housing and redevelopment agency. He was promoted to the executive director position in 2015 after Art Cate serving for 14 years as KCDCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chief operating officer. In 2013, Cate was appointed by Gov. Bill Haslam to the Tennessee Workforce Development Board.

He currently serves as president of the North Knoxville Business & Professional Association.

He and his wife, Cammie, live in Fountain City.

They have three grown children.

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Healing beat Chaplain LuAnne Prevost circles the drums for Peninsula patients The drums are beating on the banks of the Tennessee River, breaking through the quiet of a sunny June morning at Peninsula Hospital.

A group of 11 men and women, all patients, sit in a circle under a shady gazebo just off the river’s shoreline. Tucked between their knees are West African djembe drums which they pound on rhythmically as Chaplain LuAnne Prevost chants, “Pain isn’t bad because it makes us strong …

Pain isn’t bad because it makes us strong … Pain isn’t bad because it makes us strong.”

“If you can say it, you can play it,” Prevost tells the group. “There may be something down the road waiting for us. We don’t know what it is; we don’t know when it will come. Pain is very unexpected. The unexpected in life is going to come to every one of us. There’s no way to avoid it. So that’s what I want us to think about today.

How can we work through our pain? How can we sit in the mess of life and what can we learn from it? How can we say, ‘I know this is painful but I’m going to work through it.’”

This is what is known as “drum circle therapy,” a therapeutic program for Peninsula patients battling various behavioral disorders.

Prevost acts as facilitator, leading two sessions twice a week.

“Believe it or not, banging on a drum is part of healing,” says Prevost, who holds a master’s of science in music education. “It’s sometimes hard for us to express how we are feeling. It’s sometimes hard for us to get it out but this

by-step process, sequential and linear in processing, while the right is more subjective and creative, and adapts to visual imagery.

Drumming pulls from both. Music, whether it be playing a piano, cello, guitar, flute, trumpet or djembe drum, engages both brain hemispheres. Musical activities including drumming demonstrate long term benefits in memory, language development, concentration and physical agility.”

Furthermore, Prevost says, drumming stimulates all of the senses except taste, awakening areas of the brain that may have been buried by broken relationships, abuse, fear, remorse or other emotions that are masked by drugs, alcohol or the psyche’s defense mechanisms.

“You get to touch the drum, the smell of the drum is very pungent, you get to hear the drum and see the beauty of the drum,” she says.

“I think that we can access areas of our soul maybe that we haven’t been able to access before, that we can find those painful places and maybe be able to bring them out and work through them.”

Prevost continues this day’s session by discussing how the patients can turn pain into something positive, much in the way that the abduction and murder of 9-year-old Amber Hagerman led to AMBER alerts and the abduction and murder of 6-year-old Adam Walsh led to the successful America’s Most Wanted television show hosted by John Walsh.

LuAnne Prevost leads patients in a therapeutic drum session.

drum can take it. If you are frustrated, if you are happy, if you are angry, or if you just want to have some fun, you can get it out through the drumming.”

While drumming has been used for everything from wedding and religious celebrations to communication and war throughout the centuries, it is now gaining favor as an adjuvant therapy tool in medical, communal and support settings.

Proponents say drumming releases negative feelings and emotional trauma, reduces tension, anxiety and stress. Some studies have shown that drumming has calming, focusing, and healing effects on patients with Alzheimer’s

or Parkinson’s disease, autistic children and combat veterans.

Others claim physical benefits such as: boosting the immune system, lowering blood pressure and controlling chronic pain. It has been studied by the National Institutes for Health, featured in Psychology Today and at least one research study boldly concluded that it actually increases cancerkilling cells.

What’s the secret? Some say drumming activates both sides of the brain. “The left brain hemisphere is the more analytical side, while the right houses the more creative side,” explained Prevost.

“The left side is more of a step-

“There are countless ways that we remember people who have suffered,” Prevost says to the drummers. “Now you may not have a television show or you may not have a way that an alert goes out, but how can you take a tragic set of circumstances and turn it into something positive? It doesn’t have to be a gigantic thing.

You might share with your neighbor who’s going through a difficult time about something that happened to you and that can be part of their healing process.”

More chanting and beating of the drums is followed by yet another topic: forgiveness.

“You have your own things that you might be dealing with, and it may not be forgiving another person – it might be forgiving yourself,” Prevost says. “Choose what you want to play based on what your own feelings are. Find something that you can verbalize and you can play it out, and if you feel aggressive, that’s OK.” This discussion leads to a drumming session that sounds a bit more chaotic than the others, but Prevost says it doesn’t matter.

“The people who listen to us may not think we’re very successful because we’re not ‘together.’

We all play the same rhythm, but we’re not all on the same beat. It’s not about what it sounds like. It’s about the engagement of the body, the mind, the senses. If somebody can leave here remembering ‘Forgiveness can set me free’ maybe they can take that with them, forgive, and not carry around a burden for the rest of their life.”

KSO string quartet music is medicine for the soul musicians and KSO’s music therapist Alana Dellatan Seaton at the Peninsula performance.

The Music and Wellness program, whose mission is to provide live musical performances that enhance the healing process, is one of only 12 music and healthcare programs in the U.S. utilizing symphony musicians and one of only two known to be working with patients with mental health needs.

Funded by a Getty Education and Community Investment Grant administered by the League of American Orchestras, the program has not only been able to expand to new areas of health care and support quantitative research on live music in healthcare settings, but has also enabled KSO to hire Seaton, a board-certified music therapist, to work with musicians to achieve non-musical medical goals.

It is Seaton’s role to direct KSO musicians when they are working in health care settings, to help them understand specific patient population needs and to help them choose music most appropriate for certain healthcare settings. As

Members of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra perform for Peninsula patients as a part of the Music and Wellness Program. a music therapist, she is trained to observe patients and use physical cues to tailor their music to be therapeutic for them.

Three of the five musicians who performed at Peninsula – Eunsoon Corliss (viola), Sarah Matayoshi (violin) and Ilia Steinschneider (violin) – are Certified Music Practitioners (CMP) and the other two – Sean Claire (violin) and Stacy Nickell (cello) – are currently working on their CMP certification training to discern the best type of music treatment for listeners.

“Our Music & Wellness group understands physical cues to look for in health care settings to help them tailor what they are playing so that it can be most beneficial to patients,” said Harrell. “I think

this group in particular sees the way that music can touch people each time they play in a healthcare facility. They seem to get a lot of job satisfaction from the interaction that they are able to have using music to help people. In almost every instance, I could see positive changes to patients’ body language indicating that the music was effecting them. Many of them were very kind in their comments to the quartet, letting them know how much the music meant to them.”

But how does one know if the music is working?

Aside from the physical and visual cues, the KSO is conducting research to document formal music therapy. It recently finished a study to document the effects of

live music by a professional symphony string quartet in an oncology waiting area and found more positive, expressive motor behaviors. That study is being submitted for publication.

Another study is tracking heart rates, blood oxygen saturation levels and respiratory rates for infants in a neonatal unit.

“In our work with the Music & Wellness program, we have noticed that populations that are more medically fragile generally show more immediate benefits from music,” said Harrell. “We actually see the most striking benefits for neonatal patients. I do think that some patient populations have a greater need and I think that music can be a very effective way to reach those populations.”

Peninsula Wellness Recovery Centers Group socialization, education and wellness support for men and women 18 and older who have a mental illness. For more information about Peninsula Wellness Recovery Centers, call (865) 970-9800.

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They can see it in their faces – a smile here or a tear there.

That’s just what Knoxville Symphony Orchestra musicians were looking for – and found – when they visited Peninsula Hospital in January and May of this year as part of the symphony’s Music and Wellness program.

Although the KSO outreach has been making three visits to both Fort Sanders Regional and Parkwest Medical Center each year since 2007, it was the first time the program has taken its Music & Wellness program to the 155-bed psychiatric facility just off Jones Bend Road.

“During both visits we received very positive feedback from patients, and these are small things, visual cues like smiling, eye contact and interaction with the musicians. Some patients were moved to tears by certain pieces of music and many, many patients thanked the quartet at the end of the performance. Many pointed out individual pieces of music that had specific meaning for them,” said Jennifer Harrell, KSO Director of Education & Community Partnerships, who joined with the

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Farms & Acreage 2 ACRES Beautiful, quiet unrestricted mostly wooded almost 2 acres, with driveway to cleared level area 1/2 way into property. Septic sys. installed w/util. avail. at road. Suited for retirement cottage, vac. getaway, small mobile home or RV, many possibilities waiting for you to make them happen. Located in Maryville. Asking $39.5. Only serious offers considered.

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Brick, Farragut, Hardin Valley Schools. Mtn View. N’bhd pool, tennis. $2950/mo. (865)806-2599 LAKERIDGE - 4 BR, 2.5 bath home for rent. Great room, large rec room, 2 car garage & wooded lot. $1,200/mo.

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OAK RIDGE / CLINTON - Lake Melton, Lakefront home with dock on Lake Melton in Mariner Pointe Subd. LR, fam. rm, & sunroom, opens to lg. open kit. w/all appl. Deep water yr. round. 3 car gar. & deck. 10 min. to Pellissippi, 5 min. toOak Ridge. $1650. Call Lydia (954)547-2747 POWELL CLAXTON. 3 BR, 2 BA, no pets, private, convenient, $700 mo + 1st, last, DD. 865-748-3644 SOUTH. 2 BR, 1 BA, remodeled, view of TN River, $675 mo + $675 DD. No pets. (865) 579-0625

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 Books Sandwiched In: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Leaving Orbitâ&#x20AC;? by Margaret Lazarus Dean, noon, East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Info: 215-8801.

End of Summer Party, 3 p.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750.

Knoxville Zoomobile, 11 a.m., South Knoxville Branch Library, 4500 Chapman Highway. Info: 5731772.

THURSDAY, JULY 28

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 28-31 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Legally Blonde: The Musical, Jr.,â&#x20AC;?

Knoxville Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Ave. Performances: 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Info: 2083677, knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com, zack@ childrenstheatreknoxville.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 29 Application deadline for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Introduction to Farragut Program,â&#x20AC;? to be held 6 p.m. beginning Wednesday, Aug. 17, Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Info/schedule/registration: townoffarragut.org/ introtofarragut; 966-7057; in person at Town Hall.

Shakespeare on the Square: â&#x20AC;&#x153;King Lear,â&#x20AC;? 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance

by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@ comcast.net.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brewing in the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Room?, 10 a.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750.

SATURDAY, JULY 30

Auditions for Encore Theatrical Company production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rock of Ages,â&#x20AC;? 6:30 p.m., Walters State Community College, 500 S. Davy Crockett Parkway in Morristown. Looking to cast 10 men and eight women with strong vocal abilities to sing rock music, good comedic timing and ability to move well. Info: etcplays. org or 423-318-8331.

Bike classes for children and adults, 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Safety City, 165 S. Concord St. Six one-hour classes available. Info/RSVP: ambassadors@ knoxtrans.org. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pinterest/Instagram/Twitter for Seniorsâ&#x20AC;? class, 10 a.m.-noon, Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors. Cost: $30. Registration/payment deadline: Wednesday, July 27. Info/registration: townoffarragut. org/register; in person at Town Hall; 218-3375. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pruning Hydrangea,â&#x20AC;? 3:15-4:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by master gardener Carolyn Kiser. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892.

Shakespeare on the Square: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Merry Wives of Windsor,â&#x20AC;? 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@comcast.net.

Ancestry in Detail, 1-3 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Preregistration, valid email address, good internet searching capabilities required. Info/registration: 215-8809.

Butterfly Festival, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., UT Arboretum Auditorium, 901 S. Illinois Ave., Oak Ridge. Info: 4833571 or utarboretumsociety.org.

Early registration deadline for Tennessee Clean Water Networkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Knoxville Dragon Boat Race Festival.

Online registration: tcwn.org/knoxville-dragon-boat.

Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road.

Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee.

Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org.

Saturday Stories and Songs: Brianna Hanson, 11 a.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750.

Saturday Stories and Songs: Melissa Mastrogiovanni, 11 a.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Info: 470-7033.

Shakespeare on the Square: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Merry Wives of Windsor,â&#x20AC;? 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@comcast.net.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 28-29

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 30-31

AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Everett Senior Center, 702 Burchfield St., Maryville, Info/ registration: 983-9422.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Xterra Panther Creekâ&#x20AC;? new trail run, 8 a.m., at Panther Creek State Park, 2010 Panther Creek Park Road, Morristown. Hosted by Dirty Bird Events. Half

marathon and 4.2 mile trail races, Saturday; triathlon, Sunday. Info: Ryan Roma, 356-6984 or ryan@ dirtybirdevents.com; Ani Roma, 356-6908 or ani@ dirtybirdevents.com; Timothy Bird, 405-5860 or tim@ dirtybirdevents.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 31 Music in the Park Concerts: Tim Lee 3, 6 p.m., Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets: $5, kids 5 and under free. Bring blankets or lawn chairs.

Info: ijams.org.

Shakespeare on the Square: â&#x20AC;&#x153;King Lear,â&#x20AC;? 2 p.m., Scruffy City Hall, 32 Market Square. Performance

by Tennessee Stage Company; Cost: $10. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@comcast.net.

Shakespeare on the Square: â&#x20AC;&#x153;King Lear,â&#x20AC;? 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance

by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@ comcast.net.

Summer Shenanigans, 5-9 p.m., Jackson Terminal, corner of Gay Street and Jackson Avenue.

Cost: $75; includes buffet dinner, beverages, music, entertainment, silent auction. All proceeds go to Ladies of Charity. Info: 247-6217.

MONDAY, AUG. 1 Deadline for students to provide evidence of community service requirement needed to remain TN Promise eligible. Deadline applies to both the Class of 2016 as well as Class of 2015 students who will return for their college sophomore year. Electronic submission of proof of hours: tnachieves.org. Info: Krissy DeAlejandro, 621-9223 or krissy@tnachieves.org.

Surrogates Comedy Show, 8-10 p.m., The Pilot Light, 106 E. Jackson Ave. Interactive comedy show from Atlanta Cost: $5.

MONDAY-TUESDAY, AUG. 1-2 iPad/iPhone Basics for Seniors class, 1-3 p.m., Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors. Cost: $45.

Registration and payment deadline: Friday, July 29.

Info/registration: townoffarragut.org/register; in person at Town Hall; 218-3375.

TUESDAY, AUG. 2 Casual Comedy, 7-9 p.m., Casual Pint-Hardin Valley, 10677 Hardin Valley Road. Free stand-up comedy showcase featuring Blayr Nias of Charlotte, N.C., and Zack Kennedy of Columbia, S.C., along with local performers.

Einstein Simplified Comedy Improv troop, 8 p.m., Scruffy City Hall, Market Square. Free admission.

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If at first you don’t succeed Dail finds vast improvements in CPAP second time around Hard work helped make this country great. Union County Commissioner Stanley Dail believes that with all his heart, and he has a work ethic that dictates selfsufficiency and getting the job done no matter how long it takes.

At 67, Dail can look back with pride on a lifetime of hard work. But it’s ironic that he has more energy for work now during his retirement years than he did a decade ago.

It’s because he’s getting the right amount of sleep, something he couldn’t say even a few years back. Dail credits the Sleep Center at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.

“They do a tremendous job,” Dail says.

“Everyone here has been wonderful, from the receptionist to the technicians and the doctor who worked with me.”

Tossing, turning and snoring, Dail had been aware he wasn’t sleeping well for a while. But in 2009, when a coworker mentioned that she had been in a traffic accident caused by her drowsy driving,

Dail sat up and took notice.

When he told her he’d also had trouble staying awake behind the wheel, she told him to go to the Sleep Center at Fort Sanders Regional. Dail didn’t need to be persuaded further because, already having had two surgeries at Fort Sanders, he was fully aware of the hospital’s reputation.

“When I had my knee replacement, that was the best experience I’ve ever had in a hospital,” Dail says. “I would not recommend that anybody go anywhere else. That’s how much I’m sold on it.”

After participating in a sleep study at the center, Dail was prescribed a CPAP machine. Unfortunately, that CPAP didn’t work very well for Dail back then.

“I hated it,” he says flatly. “I was working two jobs, and it was hard to get home in time to put it on, it was a full face mask, and it was dry.”

Dail couldn’t make using the CPAP a regular routine, and ended up turning the equipment back in. The CPAP was no longer a part of his life, but the sleep problems were still there.

In 2015, Dail decided it might be worth trying again because, after all, he believes in working hard till you finish what you start, and this predicament clearly wasn’t finished.

The quality of his sleep had not changed, and he’d also begun to hear good things from other people about the newer CPAPs. “I have three cousins who are on CPAP, and they do very well Farrukh kh Siddi Siddiqui,i MD MD, M MPH on them,” Dail says.

He returned to the Board Certified in Sleep Medicine Sleep Center, and went Clinical Interests: through another sleep

Sleep-disordered breathing Insomnia Hypersomnia Parasomnias Narcolepsy Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University Residency: Occupational Medicine, Harvard University Family Medicine, East Tennessee State University Fellowship: Sleep Medicine, University of Michigan For an appointment or more information, call: Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Sleep Disorders Center 501 20th Street, Suite 303, Knoxville, TN 37916 (865) 541-1375

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Stanley Dail in the Fort Sanders Sleep lab, where the solution to his problem started.

study. “The staff here does a tremendous job of working with you,” Dail says as he sits comfortably in one of the sleep study rooms.

Several CPAP masks were tried before he bedded down for the night. When he awoke around 12:30 a.m., a technician switched his mask, and he drifted off to sleep within minutes.

“The next thing I remember was hearing her talking to me through the intercom saying, ‘Stan, it’s 6:30 – you said you wanted to wake up at 6:30.’”

It was the first time in a long time that Dail had slept so peacefully for that many hours.

Having been through the process before, Dail knew this meant he would have to get in the habit of using a CPAP machine all over again, but this time it was different because CPAP machines have come a long way.

Instead of a full face mask, his new CPAP is compact, it settles just under the nose, and is easy to wear.

Modern CPAP machines also include

Sacrificing sleep z z If you try to wind down at night by scrolling through Facebook or catching up on emails, you may be doing yourself more harm than good. The director of Fort Sanders Regional Sleep Disorder Center says the very tools you’re using to wind down could be winding you up, instead.

“That blue light is more of an alerting stimulus,” says Thomas Higgins, MD, director Sleep Disorders Center at Fort Sanders Regional. “So it’s a good idea to turn off all your electronic devices 30 minutes to an hour before you go to bed.”

Another common barrier to a Thomas Higgins, good night’s sleep is a hard day’s MD work. Participants in a recent study who reported sleeping six hours or less at night usually reported working an average of one to two hours more per day than their counterparts who slept longer.

You may be getting more hours of work in when you sacrifice sleep for your job, but Higgins says the quality of your work is probably suffering in the process.

“Every part of the body is affected by sleep, including the brain,” Higgins says. “Emotional stability, concen-

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water, so they don’t leave the wearer dry.

The dramatic change in the machine made a dramatic difference for Dail. “I use it every night, and I look forward to getting to bed now to get my rest,” Dail says.

“I’m alert, I’ve not had drowsy driving in months, and I’m just very pleased.”

It’s a far cry from the way he felt about his old CPAP machine. “I don’t hate it at all!” Dail says now.

A farmer, a collector of relics and serving his community on the Union County Commission, Dail continues to put his work ethic to the test every day, well rested and always ready to go.

“If you have a sleep problem, snoring, drowsy driving – go to the sleep center and get it taken care of,” Dail says.

You can learn more about sleep disorders and how the Sleep Center at Fort Sanders Regional can help by visiting fsregional.com/sleepcenter or calling 865-541-1375.

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tration, and alertness are affected and things we learn are processed while we sleep.”

Higgins says recent studies have shown that the brain produces chemicals while we’re awake that need to be cleared out during sleep. “If you’re not getting enough sleep, it can actually physically damage the brain,” Higgins says. “People who have sleep apnea and insufficient sleep are more likely to develop Alzheimer ’s disease at an earlier age, depression, high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart problems.”

Sleep deprived workers are more likely to overeat, too. Higgins says insufficient sleep over a period of time affects brain chemistry and the hormones that help regulate appetite, so you tend to eat more high carbohydrate, fatty foods.

While there’s no magic number of hours every person needs to sleep, Higgins says most adults should try to get 7 to 9 hours of shut eye, and teens should sleep for 8 to 9 hours every night.

If you’re getting the recommended amount of sleep most nights but still feel sleepy during the day, you could be suffering from a sleep disorder.

Visit fsregional.com/sleepcenter to learn more about sleep disorders and how the center may be able to help you get the rest you need.

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JULY 27, 2016

Meet the

By Sandra Clark Exciting news!

This year weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to cover Knox County Schools through the eyes of a very bright sixth grader (at left) named Kip Oswald.

Kip doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know everything and some days he may not know

anything at all, but heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got friends in high places. Kip can find answers.

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a question, just email Kip at oswaldsworldtn@ gmail.com Your questions will be answered by Kip â&#x20AC;&#x201C; soon to become Knox Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite son.

Alley is the youngest Oswald. Will she enroll in kindergarten?

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the topic of discussion over on Page 2.

Charlie is a fourth grade student in a traditional classroom. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty well adjusted, conscientious and dependable. What could go wrong???

These are the Oswald cousins â&#x20AC;&#x201C; twins and high school sophomores: Keshawn is taking career and technical classes at the Career Magnet Academy, while Talisha is goes to the L&N STEM Academy.

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Welcome to Oswaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World!

I am Oswald, the newest writer on the Shopper staff.

Through my not-so-typical family, you will experience some of the many challenges and decisions families face during their school journeys.

Who is my family that makes our house really a little crazy most of the time?

The two adults that keep everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schedule are my mom and her sister, Aunt Betsy.

Then there are six kids including me. Kinzy, my older sister, is away from home right now. More on that later.

My younger brother, Charlie, is in fourth grade while my sister, Alley, could start kindergarten this year.

Aunt Betsyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s twins are sophomores in high school but go to different schools. Talisha goes to the STEM Academy and Keshawn is beginning the Career Magnet Academy up at Pellissippi State.

Oh, yeah, I attend 7th grade at a magnet middle school.

Also, as a weekly writer on the Shopper staff, I will be finding answers to your questions about school and education from kindergarten through graduation!

You can reach me, Oswald, with your questions and topic suggestions at oswaldsworldtn@gmail.com Look for the first article: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Will Alley Start Kindergarten?â&#x20AC;? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not far away. My editor says itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right here! How cool is that!?!

Oh yeah, every week Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be giving you an â&#x20AC;&#x153;appâ&#x20AC;? which parents may enjoy. Remember, for every problem, â&#x20AC;&#x153;thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an app for that!â&#x20AC;?

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By Kip Oswald I am Oswald and my sister, Alley, turned 5 in June and will start kindergarten in August. However, Mom looked at these kindergarten readiness skills knoxschools.org/cms/lib7/TN01917079/Centricity/ Domain/1074/Kindergarten%20Entry%20Targets.pdf and now wants to keep Alley out of kindergarten another year so she can gain some of these skills.

Alley is very shy and gets upset playing adults who were kindergartners with groups or being in new situations. She before the increased academic also has trouble staying on task even for a rigor of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kindergarten. few minutes. Since she has not been in preKinzy found advice for parents like Mom. school, Mom thinks Alley may not have Mom should give consideration not to just learned enough since she doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know all what Alley canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do when making the â&#x20AC;&#x153;redof her letters and numbers. shirtingâ&#x20AC;? decision. She also needs to considMy older sister, Kinzy, and I were sur- er the kindergarten itself. Mom will visit the prised our parents would consider keeping class and envision Alley in the setting and Alley out of kindergarten so Kinzy, who is then decide how it will work for her. the researcher, found several articles about Can Alley be successful in that educaâ&#x20AC;&#x153;academic redshirting.â&#x20AC;? tional context with support if necessary. So The research states that around 9 per- Mom will weigh the potential social effect cent of students are being academically of age equivalent peers versus potential acredshirted. Studies that have followed ademic struggle that may not be improved adults since the practice began have shown by the delay. Tough decision. So if you have no measureable academic difference be- this same issue, email me your thoughts at tween those held back or those starting on oswaldsworldtn@gmail.com. time, but did have a marked social effect.

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PokĂŠmon Go is newest game craze Chances are someone in your life is playing PokĂŠmon Go. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the newest game craze, and it has kids and adults alike off the couch, away from their computers and gaming consoles and glued to their mobile devices. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Summer, when kids are out of school, is usually when families have peak Internet use at home,â&#x20AC;? says DeAnne Boegli, national public relations manager for TDS. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But this year, with so many people outside playing PokĂŠmon Go, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re betting the network usage numbers are going to be lower.â&#x20AC;?

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to know what the PokĂŠmon fuss is all about (and why there are people hanging out in your neighborhood park), TDS explains the basics.

What is it?

Think of it like a treasure hunt â&#x20AC;&#x201C; only the treasure is PokĂŠmon monsters. Players â&#x20AC;&#x153;findâ&#x20AC;? them in the real world by using a cell phone and essentially play the â&#x20AC;&#x153;hot or coldâ&#x20AC;? game. The mobile app visually shows players whether theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hot/close to the PokĂŠmon or cold/further away.

Players try to find and â&#x20AC;&#x153;catchâ&#x20AC;? all different kinds of PokĂŠmon by throwing a ball-shaped trap (PokĂŠballs) at each monster. Once players capture PokĂŠmon, they â&#x20AC;&#x153;evolveâ&#x20AC;? them to make them stronger and win virtual battles against other people.

Why are people hanging out at my local park?

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably a PokĂŠ Stop or PokĂŠ Gym. These are real-life places where players can visit and get free virtual gamerelated items. In the app, a PokĂŠ Stop looks like two blue floating boxes tethered to the ground, but to the naked eye

theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re often local points of interest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see people hanging out in certain spots,â&#x20AC;? explained Missy Kellor, a mom and TDS employee who recently started playing PokĂŠmon Go with her son. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the game, you want to be next to certain landmarks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; things like art, fountains and murals â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so you can get items that help you play and advance in the game.â&#x20AC;?

Gyms are similar to PokĂŠ Stops. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re real-world places that PokĂŠmon players need to go. Rather than getting free stuff, PokĂŠmon players go to gyms to train or battle PokĂŠmon.

How do you win?

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a game that has an ending. Instead, the goal is to build a strong PokĂŠmon team and become a more experienced PokĂŠmon â&#x20AC;&#x153;trainer.â&#x20AC;?

Is PokĂŠmon Go safe?

That depends. There are concerns about kids being lured into dangerous situations and reports of injuries due to inattention â&#x20AC;&#x201C; people falling off curbs, walking in front of cars, etc. There were also some initial worries about how much information the app could access, but that apparently has been addressed in the latest update. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve told my son to follow some reasonable guidelines â&#x20AC;&#x201C; donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go onto private property, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go anywhere you wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t normally, bring water and go with a buddy,â&#x20AC;? said Kellor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I do recommend going out with your kids because youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have fun and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great excuse to be a little more active!â&#x20AC;?

This article was prepared and submitted by TDS Telecom.

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UT to implement new bag policy for all athletic venues To enhance safety and expedite fan entry to athletic events, the University of Tennessee is implementing new safety policies for fans bringing bags into all athletic venues, including Neyland Stadium, beginning in August.

Only one clear plastic bag no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches or a one-gallon clear resealable plastic storage bag per person will be permitted. Fans also will be allowed a small clutch purse not to exceed 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches.

Tennessee Athletics has partnered with Visit Knoxville and Coca-Cola to provide all football season ticket holders with one complimentary bag per household.

Additional support is courtesy of Academy Sports and Subway. Fans interested in purchasing an approved clear bag may visit the official team store at Neyland Stadium; VolShop locations in the Student Union, 17th Street and Cumberland Avenue, and University Commons; and other area retailers.

The Southeastern Conference has mandated the new rules to take effect for the 2017 academic year, but UT has joined several other SEC universities, including the University of Alabama, Auburn Univer-

sity, the University of Florida, Louisiana State University, Mississippi State University, the University of South Carolina and Texas A&M, in implementing the changes for the 2016 season.

No other bags will be allowed inside athletic venues, including Neyland Stadium. All items, including clear bags and clutch purses, are subject to search at the gates.

Other prohibited items: â&#x2013; Alcoholic beverages, cans, bottles and coolers â&#x2013; Outside food, snacks and beverages â&#x2013; Radios without headphones â&#x2013; Open umbrellas â&#x2013; Video cameras, professional cameras or cameras with detachable lenses â&#x2013; Stadium seats with arms or pockets â&#x2013; Weapons of any kind, including pocket knives â&#x2013; Selfie sticks â&#x2013; Artificial noisemakers No items can be left or stored at the

gates. Fans can bring the following items inside athletic venues, provided they meet the size requirement: â&#x2013; Cushions or seats without arms or pockets â&#x2013; Small bags with medically necessary

items, subject to search (Note: Diapers and nonmedically necessary items for babies and young children must be carried in a clear bag.) â&#x2013; Small cameras, cell phones and binoculars

2016 Tennessee Volunteers Schedule Thursday, Sept 1 vs Appalachian St 7:30 PM ET Saturday, Sept 10 vs Virginia Tech* 8:00 PM ET ABC Saturday, Sept 17 vs Ohio 12:00 PM ET Saturday, Sept 24 vs Florida TBD Saturday, Oct 1 @ Georgia TBD Saturday, Oct 8 @ Texas A&M TBD Saturday, Oct 15 vs Alabama TBD Saturday, Oct 29 @ South Carolina TBD Saturday, Nov 5 vs Tenn Tech TBD Saturday, Nov 12 vs Kentucky TBD Saturday, Nov 19 vs Missouri TBD Saturday, Nov 26 @ Vanderbilt TBD * Game played at neutral location.

2nd annual Travis Wegener Memorial Car Show Open to all makes & models Saturday, Aug. 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Food City, 7350 Clinton Highway in Powell (corner of Powell Drive and Clinton Highway) Lunch will be served by Food City with all proceeds going toward the Travis Donald Wegener Fund to Enhance Powell.

While youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in Powell, stop by Powell Station Park to play the Travis Donald Wegener Memorial Disc Golf Course, paid for in part from proceeds of last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car show.

Funds raised this year will go toward development of the Collier Preserve, an 11-acre natural park adjacent to Powell Branch Library.

Car entry fee is $20

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News from Emerald Youth Foundation of Knoxville

A Message from Steve Diggs Emerald Youth President and CEO This summer has been a tremendous one at Emerald Youth, and our successful engagement with children across the city is due in large part to the young adults serving as urban youth workers through the federal service proSteve Diggs gram, AmeriCorps.

One such person is Thomas Davis.

Thomas, a Fulton High School graduate who is entering his senior year at Johnson University, is serving with us this summer at Western Heights Baptist Center. He leads valuable learning activities, helps neighborhood kids make healthy lifestyle choices and works to build thriving relationships with the youth.

Like many of our volunteers and youth workers throughout the years, Thomas is a product of the neighborhood in which heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s serving, so he is able to uniquely connect with the kids. As a matter of fact, he was involved in Western Heights Baptist Center as a youth, so he understands the challenges todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kids face and how, through Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work in their lives, they can mature into young men and women who will one day give back to their community.

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what else is neat about Thomasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; role with us this summer: heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been interning with Emeraldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s communications department as part of his journalism major at Johnson University, so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve asked him to write a couple of stories for us this month. One is about his personal experience working with kids at Western Heights Baptist Center and the other is a wrap-up of the exciting Knoxville Force soccer season. I hope you enjoy reading both.

It is a real joy to be in ministry with young adults like Thomas who care deeply for their city and are helping raise up children as the next generation of leaders in our urban neighborhoods.

This work is only possible because of the generous support by so many throughout Knoxville. Thank you!

Making a

difference in Western Heights

By Thomas Davis Growing up as an inner-city kid in Western Heights, summer was a time for me to get away from school and hang out with friends, and a main location of stability for this was the Western Heights Baptist Center.

Now as an urban youth worker through the AmeriThomas Davis Corps program, I have the privilege of serving in the JustLead Ministry at Western Heights Baptist Center and experiencing first-hand the difference summer makes for the kids.

Many of them come from impoverished areas and are being raised in single-parent households. While we seek to have fun with the children daily, a main priority is to help them grow in their education. Many of the kids attending JustLead are either one or two reading levels behind their grade, so it is a goal to read every day.

Throughout the summer, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen positive change in the kids from a behavior, education and faith perspective. At first, a child has to develop a trust that you have their best interest in mind. After trust is gained, the relationship is able to flourish into a mutual respect. I noticed children being responsible for themselves and their peers. This maturity comes from them understanding what an adult expects from

Kids enjoy the playground at Western Heights Baptist Center.

them and it carries over throughout the program.

Under the guidance of Shannon Washam and Natalie Reyes, our program is able to show kids a different perspective of community. We routinely do Bible study, recreation, arts and crafts, and fun field trips to help our kids grow. Inner-

The Knoxville Force women were Southeast Conference Champions in the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Premier Soccer League.

Kids become Royal Explorers Thanks to Johnson Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Urban Alliance initiative, more than 30 Emerald Youth middle schoolers attended Royal Explorers Science Camp this summer.

Over the course of two weeks, youth visited Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Ijams Nature Center and the Knoxville Utilities Board, just to name a few.

The camp helps students develop a passion for and knowledge of science.

Emerald Youth kids enjoyed a tour of KUB during Royal Explorers Science Camp.

city programs like JustLead at Western Heights Baptist Center are a reason young people like me are able to flourish in society instead of becoming a horrible statistic.

The love and care from Christian leaders gives kids an equal opportunity to make something of themselves in this world instead of following a path of evil.

Another Force season in the books

By Thomas Tho hom mas Davis ma Davi Da vis is The Knoxvillee Fo Forc Force rcee so socc soccer ccer er sseaeaea son for the men and women was a flurry of ups and downs.

Coming off an undefeated 2015 season, the women only collected two wins in the regular season this year. Arguably, those wins came at the most important time â&#x20AC;&#x201D; right before postseason play began â&#x20AC;&#x201D; propelling the women into the playoffs and winning the Southeast Conference Championship in the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Premier Soccer League.

After not winning a single game last year, the men won five games this summer, including two at home against Nashville and Birmingham.

The turnaround can be credited in part to great fan participation and support, like that of fan group Scruffy City Syndicate, which at-

tended te nd ded d eeach ach ac h game game gam ga me cheering cheering on the t and team te am a nd d making mak akiing ing lots lo of noise.

The environment and fan participation at Sansom Sports Complex, even on rainy game days, was a thrilling experience. The first home game this season introduced a record crowd of more than 400 fans.

For each game the energy throughout the complex remained enthusiastic and jubilant. At half time, kids were invited to play a game at center field, bringing laughter and joy to those in attendance.

All season long, the support of Force fans and highly competitive games left the image of the 2016 season as a progressive step to the future. As the season concluded, the growth of the Force and support of the fans began a new age of Knoxville Force soccer.

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Education Commissioner says fewer tests this year

By Sandra Clark Teachers and kids can expect fewer state-mandated tests in the upcoming school year.

Andy Spears, writing online @TNEdReport, referenced an email from Candice McQueen, state education commissioner, to teachers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As we move forward

with a new assessment vendor (Questar), weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also streamlining our assessments to provide a better testing experience for you and your students,â&#x20AC;? McQueen wrote. The state has: â&#x2013; Eliminated Part I of the TCAP tests. All tests will be administered in one assessment window at the end of the school year.

â&#x2013; Reduced testing time.

In grades three through eight, students will have tests that are 200-210 minutes shorter than last year.

In high school, most endof-course tests have been shortened by 40-120 minutes. â&#x2013; Agreed to phase in online tests over multiple years. For the upcoming school year, the state as-

sessments in grades three through eight will be administered via paper and pencil. However, the state will work closely with Questar to provide an online option for high school math, English/language arts and U.S. history exams. Biology and chemistry end-of-course exams will be paper and pencil. â&#x2013; Decided to administer

a social studies field test, rather than an operational assessment for grades three through eight. This one-year reprieve provides time to develop an assessment for the 2017-18 school year aligned to the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tennessee-specific social studies standards. The high school test will continue as planned. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The goal of TCAP

hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t changed,â&#x20AC;? McQueen wrote. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re providing students the opportunity to demonstrate their critical thinking, problem solving and writing skills to ensure theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re progressing on the path to success after high school. However, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re taking a smarter logistical approach with a qualified, proven assessment vendor.â&#x20AC;?

Buzz Thomas lists goals for summer; parenting workshops set Interim

Superindent B u z z Thomas has listed three points of improvement for summer and promBuzz Thomas ised another open letter as soon as school board members are sworn in this

fall.

Thomas pledged to use summer training time to ensure that all elementary principals and early-elementary teachers are properly trained to teach reading.

He also promised to make schools and central office more transparent, collaborative and customer-focused.

Thomas wants decisions

as close to the action as possible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In so far as possible, teachers should be allowed to run their classrooms and principals to run their schools,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Workshops offered for parents of teens Knox County Schools Family and Community Engagement Department,

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KCS Family Resource Center and Tennessee Voices for Children/K-TOWN Youth Empowerment Network are partnering to present the parenting class series, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Help! Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a Parent of A Teen!â&#x20AC;? using the Active Parenting of Teens program.

The series consists of three different sessions.

The class series will begin on Saturday, July 30, at

Cherokee Health Systems located at 2018 Western Avenue from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and subsequent classes are Saturday, Aug. 13, and Saturday, Aug. 27. This series will give parents the guidance and support they need to turn the challenges of raising a teenager into opportunities for growth.

Classes are free, and each participant will receive a parent guide and a certifi-

cate upon completion of all classes.

A stipend is also available for parents who complete all three classes.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Register at form.jotform. com/61895175075162 Info: Tracey Matthews Wynter at 865-594-9524 or at tracey.matthews@ knoxschools.org

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