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May 28, 2012

‘It’s their time’ Retirees make way for new teachers

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Sheriff JJ and Chef JJ grill sliders “Wow! This hat looks French.” That’s how Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones engaged Food City Chef Jimmie “J.J.” Jones in a kitchen encounter last week in Bearden.

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See Sandra Clark’s story on A-4

Fabulous Fountain City!

We wrap up our 4-part series with a look at winners in the Honor Fountain City Day events today (May 28) at Fountain City Park.

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Sharon McNeeley

Marcia Southern

With the close of school, Vacation Bible School is around the corner for area youngsters. We’ve got 4 pages of information about this year’s offerings.

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West View cemeteries Wendy Smith has an exhaustive look at cemeteries on the cover of the Bearden edition.

Index Community Gibbs teachers retire Government/Politics Marvin West Sara Barrett Faith Vacation Bible School Schools Business Health/Lifestyles

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Upgrade ahead for messy intersection

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Halls’ worst intersection may soon be improved.

Work on the intersection of Andersonville Pike and Emory Road could start within the month if Knox County Commission approves an agreement with developers of the Walmart shopping center on Norris Freeway. It’s on the agenda for action at the commission’s May 29 meeting.

Dwight Van de Vate, director of Engineering and Public Works, told commissioners last week that the county will take over the project and complete

the work. The developers will pay $50,000 plus the equipment they purchased in 2008 and have warehoused.

“We will absorb the costs driven by Knox County,” he said.

“And how much will that be?” asked Commissioner Amy Broyles.

“About $140,000,” said Van de Vate.

Commissioner R. Larry Smith stressed that the work should be done while school is out.

“There are a few utility issues, but when school starts in August we will have a workable intersection,” said Van de Vate.

He said issues of “right-of-way and alignment” have delayed the project since 2009 when developers put equipment on the ground to install a turn lane and traffic signal on Emory Road at Andersonville Pike.

The developers, who received no public subsidy for the project, had agreed to widen Norris Freeway and improve the intersection of Andersonville Pike and Emory Road as a condition of rezoning the Norris Freeway property that had previously been the Sowder farm.

The Norris Freeway work was completed quickly. But busi-

Sprawl crawl

By Betty Bean

Murphy (owner of the historic Murphy farm located on the Murphy Road intersection) had many questions.

The city limits were extended to the edge of Murphy’s property in 2007 via a deal with developer Victor Jernigan, who promised to do $2.3 million worth of road improvements in exchange for voluntary annexation and a payment of $800,000. Jernigan’s project failed and he was unable to fulfill his end of the bargain.

City Council member Nick Della Volpe, who represents the Alice Bell area, described the issues: “The focus was on what an improved Washington Pike will do to bring urban sprawl further east into the county, and siphon away businesses from the existing commercial core near Knoxville Center Mall – in essence, spiking a commercial creep much like the Target Center has already done along the first segment of Washington Pike and perhaps hastening the decline of the businesses near the mall.”

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By Sandra Clark Hallsdale Powell Utility District commissioners have voted to cap the sewer charges for June, July and August at 7,500 gallons per month. The normal cap is 12,000 gallons.

“This will help our customers who water their lawn or garden,” said board chair Jim Hill. He had lobbied for the change which was implemented last year as a trial.

Only 7,500 gallons for sewer will be billed, regardless of the amount of water used.

President Darren Cardwell said the district was able to absorb the loss of revenue. “It’s a good program and our increased water use makes up for the sewer shortfall.”

Water used outside doesn’t go directly into the sewer, and Cardwell said he will plan to make the summer cap reduction permanent next season.

Hill said HPUD already makes an adjustment on sewer charges for

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City design study shows 4-lane at Washington Pike Community residents who fear that urban growth and rural tranquility are on a collision course along Washington Pike and Murphy Road got together to talk about the future with the city’s road design team at the May meeting of the Alice Bell Spring Hill Neighborhood Association.

The focus was on the 1.6 mile stretch between the I-640 interchange near the former farmers’ market (now the site of the East Knox Target store) and the intersection of Murphy Road in the mostly-rural Ritta community.

City engineering chief Jim Hagerman and consultant Bob Bowers (a former city traffic engineer) of CDM Smith presented the results of a design study plan that would create a four-lane boulevard with sidewalks, a bicycle lane, a center island and turn lanes at intersections wide enough to allow them.

Community members Lisa Starbuck, Bob Wolfenbarger and Kevin

nesses along the west side of Emory Road balked at giving up right-of-way for the intersection. At the behest of Smith, the alignment was shifted toward the back of the old Walmart.

The developers’ estimated $140,000 contribution also includes the signal poles, traffic signal heads and other related equipment that was originally to be used on the project, along with pipe, junction boxes and other materials related to the planned drainage improvements at the intersection, Van de Vate said.

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HPUD set 27 meters in April and inspected 20 sewer connections. The district treated 215.3 million gallons of water and 253.9 million gallons of wastewater.

Upcoming projects include $1.5 million to replace a 2-inch galvanized water line up Brushy Valley Road to Copper Ridge School.

Cardwell said the present line leaks.

Payments included two payments totaling $342,209 to Insituform Technologies for sewer line upgrades and $186,552 to Merkel Brothers for the Highway 33 water line project.

Consulting engineer Robert Campbell said the Merkel project is complete and “everything is in good shape.”

Now all we need is TDOT to get a contractor to start widening the road.

community ‘It’s their time’ of a principal. Teaching was in her blood, as was a love of reading.

“I always knew I wanted to be a teacher. My joy has always been in the classroom, and I love it as much this moment as I ever have,” she said.

Southern came to Halls in 1980. Her certification was in social studies, but the available opening was for English. She got certified in English and took the job. Several years later, she was offered a social studies position and turned it down. She, too, claims a love of reading. She grew up in South Knoxville, and the day the Bookmobile came around was her favorite day of the week.

While at Halls, Southern and McNeeley were also close with English teacher Cammie Murphree, who retired a few years ago. Students called the trio “The English Mafia.” They had similar teaching styles and collaborated to the benefit of students.

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Southern, McNeeley retire from Halls High

By Shannon Carey Tears, hugs and bittersTears, hugs and bittersweet memories flowed at Halls High School last week as English teachers Marcia Southern and Sharon McNeeley said goodbye to the school they had nurtured for 40 years.

Students hosted a retirement gathering May 18 and planted a Rose of Sharon bush in the Halls Outdoor Classroom in their honor.

While Southern and McNeeley have long set high standards for writing excellence in their classes, they say students and parents have nothing to fear.

“This staff is so caring and prepared and ready to carry on,” said McNeeley.

“We have no doubt that we’re leaving behind the best.”

McNeeley came to teach at Halls in 1973, a native of Kentucky and the daughter

A-2 • MAY 28, 2012 • HALLS/FOUNTAIN CITY SHOPPER-NEWS “It’s their time,” said McNeeley.

Both praised the Halls community and Halls school leadership.

“Halls, the community, the children, are so inspiring,” said McNeeley. “I don’t know if anyone realizes how blessed this community is.”

Southern called former Halls principal Roy Mullins and current principal Mark Duff “incredible leaders.”

“Mr. Duff loves the kids.

He greets them and knows their names. He is a father figure at this school.”

After retirement, McNeeley plans to spend a year with her loved ones, including her mother in Kentucky and her daughter, grandson and son-in-law in Virginia.

Southern said she’s not really retiring. She plans to teach at the Dr. Paul KelHalls High School English ley Volunteer Academy and teachers Marcia Southern teach research at the new and Sharon McNeeley sit in University of Phoenix camthe Halls Outdoor Classroom, pus in Knoxville. where students planted a Finally, Southern and Rose of Sharon bush in their McNeeley thanked Halls honor. Photo by S. Carey parents for their support over the years.

“Thank you for your chilmal, with high expectations including their decision to dren,” said McNeeley. “We – puts Southern and Mc- retire. At an in-service day, saw children walk across Neeley in what they call “a a former student asked the that stage (at graduation) dying breed.” pair when they were plan- that we walked with. The For Southern and Mc- ning to retire so she could thank-yous are the rewards.

Neeley, their students were have a chance to come back You just wear them in your heart.” foremost in every decision, to Halls.

Halls High School English teacher Sheri Webber gives beads to students during her traditional Mardi Gras celebration. Webber retired this year after 25 years at Halls. File photo

Laughing in the classroom

By Shannon Carey

release her. She missed her final two months in the classroom. She retired this year after 25 years at Halls.

Known for her fun, experiential teaching style, including a traditional English tea, homemade rhubarb pie and a Mardi Gras celebration, Webber says a

Sheri Webber says there have been some tears in her house these past months.

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Webber came to teaching later than most. She, her husband and their teenage son moved to Knoxville from Illinois for her husband’s job. Until then, Webber had been a fulltime mom and “hostess extraordinaire.” Her son was a junior in high school, so to stave off empty nest syndrome Webber went back to school to become a teacher.

She interned at Central High School and wanted to teach there, but after a laugh-filled interview at Halls with former principal Roy Mullins and English and theatre teacher Denise Pennington, Webber decid-

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She was 43.

“I figure the education gods put me here,” she said.

Over the years, she’s had job offers from Oak Ridge and Maryville schools, but her love for Halls has kept her here. She’s even had the same classroom for all 25 years.

It will come as no surprise to former students that Webber’s favorite books to teach were “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” and “To Kill a Mockingbird.” She said the Halls English department has excelled at collaboration.

“The teachers there do talk to one another,” she said. “My goal as a freshman English teacher was to tell (the students) how to get it done, how to put the paper together. This was group work. Between the four years, it would plug in the weak spots.”

Of course, to love teaching Webber had to love students.

“I think kids are great,” she said. “Across the board, kids are kids, and they are wonderful.”

Webber and her husband have already moved to Florida to be close to her son and his family. In fact, they’ve already signed up for couples bocce ball in the park across from their house.

But, rest assured, Halls will always hold a special place in Webber’s heart.

“I really consider that I have been the luckiest person in the world,” she said.

“I’ve had the best job in the world for 25 years.”

Bridge work stalled

By Shannon Carey Tennessee Department of Transportation announced May 22 that the contract with Mountain States Contractors LLC for the new Highway 33 Bridge over Norris Lake has been cancelled.

TDOT will solicit new bids for the project and issue a new completion date when a new contract is in place. “(TDOT) understands how important the construction of a new bridge is to the people traveling in that area,” said TDOT spokesperson Mark Nagi. “This is a challenging project, involving some of the deepest waters in the state. We have been diligent in monitoring this project and will continue to work toward getting it moving again as quickly as possible.”

According to Nagi, geological conditions on the lake floor necessitated changes to the original designs for the new bridge’s footings. Due to the cost associated with the changes, TDOT decided to cancel the contract and open bidding for the remaining work.

The new bridge is more than one-third complete. It is being constructed alongside the existing bridge. Info: www.tn.gov/tdot.

Patterson retires after 42 years with Knox County Knox County art supervisor Dr. Fred Patterson and his wife, Irene, greet guests at the reception honoring Patterson’s retirement. He was the art supervisor for 28 years and has been with Knox County Schools for 42 years. “I’ve taught at Halls High and Halls Middle schools, Gibbs High School and too many schools to list,” he said. “I believe I have taught every grade from kindergarten to 12th.” Patterson will take retirement “one day at a time” after he tackles Irene’s honey-do list. Photo by Ruth White

Jane Ailor retires from KCS Jane Ailor, the supervisor of English Language Arts for Knox County Schools, has retired after 42 years with the system.

“Jane Ailor mentored me early during my career at Gibbs High School, just like she has many others. She is the epitome of graciousness and scholarship in so many ways,” said Dr. Donna Wright, assistant superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction.

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Halls High School student Tanner Justice shows Foundations of Gibbs High School honored staff members who have retired this school year. Pictured at a reception are: Fran Potter, Linda AdTechnology teacher Chris Vandergriff his CAD project. Tanner ams, Sheila Cooper, Rick Anderson, Nini Weaver, Delores Anderson and Bud Shumate. Not pictured is Mike Ivey. Photo by Ruth White took Vandergriff’s class as a freshman and is a school wrestler.

Vandergriff is retiring after 30 years at Halls High. Photo by Jake Mabe

End of an era ‘Coach V’ retires from Halls High

By Jake Mabe Chris Vandergriff never wanted to hate coming to work every day. He says he can’t see himself being an old man teaching high school.

So, after 30 years at Halls High, during which time he helped boost and promote high school wrestling in Knox County, “Coach V” is calling it quits. It’s time to retire, he says.

Vandergriff is a Halls guy through and through. He comes by it honestly. His mother, Millie Norris, is a longtime community activist and former Halls Woman of the Year. Through Vandergriff’s story, in its way, one can trace the last 40 years or so of Halls history.

He started playing football at Halls Community Park when he was in the 3rd grade. His size was such that he played on the 5th grade team. But, he decided football wasn’t for him. His two oldest brothers (he has three) were both band captains. He went to talk to the high school band director, Mac Bowman.

Again, because of his size, Vandergriff was recruited to play bass drum in the band – as an 8th grader!

Wrestling By the time he got to Halls High, Vandergriff had also become interested in wrestling. Former teacher Ed Simmons started the program in 1968. Simmons was also the offensive line coach for Dink Adams’ football team. He wanted his young wrestler on the line. Coach V quit the band, played varsity for three years – offense and defense – and was team captain his senior year, all without ever playing one down of freshman or JV football.

Meanwhile, the wrestling team began to blossom. Along with his longtime friend and teammate Larry Neely, Vandergriff led a team filled with talent to a third-place finish in the state championship. Vandergriff won heavyweight state championships in 1976 and 1977. He says Neely was the better athlete, but Vandergiff caught up to his buddy by practicing year-round, including sparring against UT wrestlers in the spring while Neely was playing baseball.

Vandergriff earned a “half” scholarship in wrestling from UT, which at that time had a wrestling team coached by Gray Simons.

He’d already been bitten by the coaching bug, thinking he might one day return to a high school, but he wasn’t sure about his major. Electromechanics? UT didn’t offer it. Electrical engineering?

He didn’t have the academic background. Physical education? Maybe.

But a high school classmate, H.E. “Buster” Vineyard, was majoring in industrial arts education.

“Man,” Vandergriff said when he learned what it was, “that sounds awesome.”

He studied under Dr. Bob Hanson, finished with a Baverage and was the first person in his family to graduate from college.

Back to Halls And, sure enough, he got a job back at Halls High beginning with the 1981-82 school year (because somebody went on maternity leave and didn’t return), at first teaching study hall. Guidance counselor David Wayland, who was by then coaching wrestling, recruited Vandergriff to be his assistant. The second year, they swapped roles. Wayland eventually phased out of wrestling altogether. After three years, Vandergriff became the industrial arts teacher, a class now called Foundations of Technology.

Vandergriff encouraged wrestling in Knox County Schools. When he started wrestling as a player, only Halls and Carter had teams.

Today, Carter is the only Knox County high school to not have a wrestling team (it was dropped in the mid1980s). A big part of the thanks goes to Coach V. Former Halls High wrestlers or assistant coaches now coaching elsewhere include: Benji Gray (Nashville Page High), Tim Pittman (Gibbs), Jeremy Branam (Fulton), Nate Moorman and Jason Moorman (King College), Leif Whaley and Shannon Sayne (Halls). Benji’s dad, Benny, got the wrestling program started at Union County High. Larry Neely is coaching wrestling at Powell High.

Sayne was the first state champion Vandergriff coached. He won it twice, just like his mentor. Sayne wanted to help his now brother-inlaw Cody Humphrey wrestle during Cody’s senior year.

So, he did so as an unofficial assistant. Cody won a state championship.

Sayne eventually wrestled at Carson-Newman. Meanwhile, Vandergriff was stepping down as wrestling coach after the 2006 season. With input from Coach V, principal Mark Duff had narrowed his choice down to two candidates. Out of nowhere, Vandergriff got a call from Sayne.

“Have you chosen a wrestling coach? Would you consider me?”

“If you are serious, you are my top candidate.”

Sayne got the job and has done his predecessor well.

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Gibbs staff say farewell

By Ruth White Eight staff members at Gibbs High School bid friends farewell last week during a reception in their honor.

Linda Adams kept order in the library and shared her love for reading with students for the past 24 years.

Prior to coming to Gibbs, she worked in the library at Athens Junior High and in Illinois in a small school system and at Illinois State University. For Adams, Gibbs was a great place to work and she has met many wonderful friends, but she is excited about the new adventures retirement will bring. She plans to relax poolside, work in her yard and play with her grandson.

Delores Anderson was the secretary/registrar in the counseling office for six years. Before she came to

Gibbs High she spent two years in Africa. She also spent six years working at Holston Middle School. Anderson has big plans after retirement. She wants to return to Africa to work with women through ministry and would also like to volunteer time at Children’s Hospital rocking babies. Anderson is a graduate of Gibbs High and it will always be home to her.

Algebra I teacher Rick Anderson has been part of the Gibbs family for 34 of his 36 years of teaching. He has taught students and has had the opportunity to teach their children. “It’s been great to work with students and years later meet their children.” Anderson has always enjoyed working with kids and that love grew when he worked at the Boy’s Club in Vestal many years ago. Anderson was also

basketball coach at Gibbs and he considers coaching the “extra fun” part of his job. To him, Gibbs High is the best school in Knox County, one of the county’s best kept secrets.

Sheila Cooper was inspired to teach by a special English teacher in high school. She has been at Gibbs for 30 years and after retirement will continue teaching at a different level. Cooper plans on working at a private school part time and do a little preaching with the Methodist Church. “Gibbs has the best staff in town and it always has,” she said. She loves the students at the school and the beautiful community. “I never entertained the thought of leaving Gibbs to go anywhere else.”

Nini Weaver has been holding down the fort in the school office for eight of her

Coaching John Before stepping down, though, Coach V had one final, special assignment. He coached his son John.

John had wrestled since age 5 but Vandergriff and his wife, Theresa, did not want him to play football until John was a 6th grader.

“I never once asked my son whether he wanted to wrestle. I was afraid he’d give me the wrong answer.”

The storybook ending to Vandergriff’s coaching career happened at UT Chattanooga in February 2006. John won the heavyweight state championship. Coach V left his wrestling shoes sitting on the mat where John’s big moment happened.

“That was cool.

“It was really tough on (John). I think he felt like he had to do it. By his senior year, he was the only wrestler I ever coached who could beat me.”

John graduated from UT last fall and is now an assistant coach at (where else?)

Halls High. He works as a financial planner with Retirement Solutions.

Coach V plans to get involved with community activities, including the Halls High Alumni Association.

He’s already been the group’s Facebook guy and has recruited alumni to attend the annual spring dinner.

He’ll continue a house painting business with Tim Connors, Alva Bible and Ted Williams. And he might dabble in a business connected to wrestling.

The interaction with the kids is what he’ll miss most.

“The kids have little hands-on tool training when they get here. It’s gratifying that when they finish (this class), they’ve learned a lot.”

Hanging near his desk was a message that rings true of Vandergriff and of every good instructor anywhere.

“If you can read this,” it says, “thank a teacher.”

19 years of service. She started out as a substitute teacher at the school, then worked with students who were in in-school suspension. Following retirement she plans on starting her own business, “Made by Nini” featuring handmade crafts and quilts.

Although she is excited for what the future holds for her, Weaver will miss being at Gibbs High.

Head custodian Mike Ivey and custodian Bud Shumate have each given more than 30 years service keeping Gibbs High clean and orderly.

Gibbs High has some big shoes to fill in the upcoming school year. These eight individuals will be missed but should always know that they have made an impact on the lives of many who have crossed through the doors of the school.

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Looking ahead to mayor’s race of ‘19 Both deputy mayors of Knoxville, Eddie Mannis and Bill Lyons, are about to live in downtown Knoxville just a few blocks apart.

Lyons and his wife, Gay, have lived for several years on Union Avenue near Chesapeake’s while Mannis

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has recently purchased a place on State Street across from First Presbyterian Church. He plans to sell his Kingston Pike showcase home with outstanding gardens which was the site of a large, successful Rogero fundraiser in October 2011.

Mannis at one time considered running for mayor but then backed Rogero instead. He is still considered a possible candidate in 2019 when Rogero is term limited and unable to seek a third term.

If you are wondering who possible 2019 mayoral candidates might be, then here is the first early list of possibles. I have excluded persons who in 2019 will be over 72. The list does not reflect my personal preferences but those who could be credible in my view if they choose to run.

Some of these individuals may not be thinking about it and will be surprised to see their name on the list.

However, they are credible if they decide to seek the job.

Much can happen in seven years to remove some of these names while new names will crop up which are not being thought about at present.

Those possible candidates might then include Vice Mayor Nick Pavlis, Council members Marshall Stair and George Wallace, Police Chief David Rausch, County Commissioner Sam McKenzie, city Service Director David Brace, attorney Wayne Ritchie and business owner Randy Boyd if he moves into the city.

Undoubtedly, there are others whom I have omitted and anyone should feel free to email me names at vhashe@aol.com.

■ Federal District Judge Thomas Phillips will retire in June 2013 regardless of whether Obama or Romney wins the presidential election. The President will nominate

the new federal judge after June 2013, but Tennessee’s two Republican senators will have a major voice in recommending a name to a President Romney.

The senior Democrat who would make recommendations to President Obama would be Nashville’s U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper. However, the potential nominee must also be acceptable to Tennessee’s two Senators to secure Senate confirmation.

The 6th federal Judicial Circuit annual conference for 2013 has been canceled due to federal budget constraints. It was scheduled for Nashville.

This conference is normally held annually and 2013 will be skipped. A recent conference planned in the 9th federal circuit (west coast) scheduled for Hawaii had triggered active congressional criticism.

■ Watch out for the proposed 35 cent county property tax increase for schools being increased to 45 or 50 cents if it passes to accommodate county employee pay raises (especially in the Sheriff’s Office) plus pension issues. There is talk now about adding on if the 35 cents looks likely to get the needed 7 votes out of 11 to pass. Voters should watch their wallets. This add-on could occur with little public discussion if it goes unreported.

■ Former Fire Chief Gene Hamlin is recovering well from a stroke he suffered May 15 at his home in Andersonville and is back home after a week at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.

■ Lydia Pulsipher, honorary consul general for Slovenia (formerly part of Yugoslavia), held a wine tasting party on May 20 at her Holston Hills home which was attended by two former mayors, Kyle Testerman and his wife, Gloria, and your writer of this column. Testerman now divides his time between his Sequoyah Hills home and North Carolina (near Asheville).

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Alex and Mary Belle Harkness visit with Joan Ashe and former Knoxville Mayor and Ambassador to Poland Victor Ashe at a fundraising event for Scenic Knoxville hosted by the Ashes at their home on Kingston Pike. Photo by Anne Hart

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Knox County Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones tries on a chef’s hat offered by Food City Chef Jimmie “J.J.” Jones.

“Wow. This looks French,” said Sheriff Jones. “This picture will be popping up in odd places, especially near election time.”

“The secret to good burgers,” said Chef Jones, “is not to pound them. Just flip them once and let them cook.”

By Sandra Clark It was too cool to pass up. Learning that the high sheriff has the same name and same nickname as the training chef at Food City was a story made in heaven.

Especially for summer when things are slow. (Well, things were not totally slow last week but this is a tastier story.)

Take a look at Ruth White’s photo at left. These little burgers are now called JJ Sliders in honor of our cooking adventure to Food City in Bearden.

Chef Jones said the meat is 80/20 chuck and the bread is a regular Food City dinner roll (“We make them every day.”)

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The slice of cheese looks like pepperjack (we forgot to ask) and the special ingredients are the crunchy peppers.

“It smells like the Fair,” said Sheriff Jones. And then, not to insult anyone at the Fair, he added: “I go twice every year. One day to eat and one day to ride.”

Chef Jones gave Ruth the recipe which she promised to try out on her family.

“Halve the jalapenos and scrape out the seeds (wear gloves to avoid burns). Cut peppers and onions into strips and soak them for 10 minutes in buttermilk and then bread them in flour seasoned with pepper, garlic and some other stuff.”

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Kickin’ back in the cabin on the hill NORRIS LAKE, May 19 – Here in the little cabin on the hill, my wonderful Walden, I see singing skies and dancing waters, or so the song says.

It is one of those spring Saturdays you never want to slip away. Ah, but then there is the sunset. Endings, here at least, arrive with enchantment.

This place was built by my late great-uncle, Fountain City guy Ted Mabe.

He and his wife, Ethel, had the cabin constructed during the Eisenhower era. His good-luck horseshoe still hangs over the door. Ethel’s Hotpoint stove still heats.

I’m sipping a glass-bottled Coke on the screenedin back deck, watching the waves on the water, resting, rejuvenating.

A black crow trounces.

The moment is fleeting; the bird takes flight. A few minutes ago, a crimson cardinal skipped from tree to tree.

Playing in the background is a Rodney Crowell recording by way of the Knoxville Grass. (Remember them?) “Song for the Life.” Simple. Sweet.

Oh, by the way, Jerry Douglas is playing dobro.

(Yes, that Jerry Douglas.)

The record was recorded live at Buddy’s Bar-B-Q, back in the day.

The song is perfectly poignant for this magic moment.

Somehow I learned how to listen, for a sound like the sun going down; the magic that morning is bringing; there’s a song for the life I have found; it keeps my feet on the ground.

Fishermen float by in a bass boat. I can’t quite catch their chatter. Lord only knows about their luck. Are the fish feisty? It matters not. Not to me. Not here.

Not now.

Green hues glitter as I gaze toward the azure atmosphere. Methinks I will sit a spell. Nowhere to go; no place to be. Deadlines and commitments are a county away.

Jenn spotted a yard sale several streets over from this spot. She is shopping. Fine by me. Our dog, Ellie Mae, is keeping me company.

I do not want to move, but move we must. In a day or two, Jenn and I will jaunt to nearby Norris, and, perhaps, to the dam. Haven’t been there in 20-some years. Is the pool still there? See

He who coaches Tennessee …

Athletic director Dave Hart is on the case. He understands that Tennessee football funds the whole show and that it must be repaired. Soon.

He who coaches Tennessee football needs all the help he can get. There are plenty of problems to solve. Some are predictable. Some will be exciting surprises.

If we so choose, we who pose as fans can help instead of hurt. We can donate and purchase and applaud. We can boost instead of criticize.

We can believe instead of doubt. No undermining. No lists of likely replacements.

and more energy. We have turned the proverbial corner.

Go Vols!

He who coaches the Big Marvin Orange needs King Solomon West wisdom to sort out and manage diverse personalities.

Some require tender, loving care. Others respond best to If you want to do some- swift kicks to the posterior. thing extra, tell your neigh- Some seek a father figure. bors. Tennessee will probably Others are looking for big lead the world in passing. Of brother or a pal. Some can course there will be a run- grasp historical lessons. Othning attack. Kicking will be ers are still wondering about much improved. The repro- the orange pants. grammed defense will work Toughness?

Required! wonders. Staff flaws have Sufficient academic success been corrected. New assis- and eligibility are also necestants bring better technique sary. Failure is not permitted.

The view of Norris Lake from a little cabin on a hill. Photos by Jake Mabe Jenn’s photos on the Shopper-News Facebook page.

When I get around to it, I’ll read last Sunday’s New York Times, Robert A. Caro’s latest thousand-pound tome on LBJ, Crowell’s memoir, and John Grisham’s “Calico Joe.” No rush. I am on “vay-cay,” as they say.

My hope is you, too, have your Walden, be it the water, the ocean waves, the backyard, or the wistful “wish you were here” spot that rests in the recesses of your

mind. Go there however you can, by phone, photo, Internet or interstate.

Paul Brewster and the boys are still cuttin’ bluegrass in the background.

And, oh my, here comes the Jake drinks his glass-bottled tune that never fails to take Coke. me here, whether I am in Halls, Houston or a hotel in Nothing but peace, Hawaii.

Feel free at all times.

I’d try to forget all my A place I could use, regrets, A place I could lose And keep just the good The Tennessee blues. times.

Visit Jake Mabe online at jakemabe. blogspot.com.

Work and I’d sleep

Not incidentally, someone must crack the case of clubhouse thefts. Lost iPhones disrupt harmony.

He who coaches Tennessee football must walk a tightrope over a deep ravine.

At all caravan stops and occasional interviews, he is expected to project optimism to help fill vacant seats but he better balance his message to avoid excessive expectations.

Failing to measure up can be fatal after back-to-back losing seasons.

You are right, actions speak louder than words. The new sheriff is looking.

He who coaches the Vols can never dare be satisfied.

He can have the finest facilities, revised to his specs,

the great stadium and new grass but he needs more practice space and better dinners and a preseason bonding adventure at Milligan College. Hmmmm.

Did Hart say whatever it takes? It is just money.

We who pose as fans can smile and say amen. If all that and even more will help recruiting and eventually win a game or two, go for it.

We are Tennessee.

He who coaches UT football must never lose sight of the primary goal – championships, top 10, big bowls, supremacy beyond all odds.

It is also good to beat the betting line.

The previous coach (not counting the Kiffin kid) won

152 games and a national crown and produced many glorious Saturdays. He was 11-5 against Alabama. He was 11-6 against Georgia.

He was always and forever dependable against Kentucky and almost that good, 15-1, against Vanderbilt.

Alas, he had trouble with Florida. Some said he slipped in salesmanship. His help came up a bit short. He was pushed out, paid $6 million and pointed toward the Hall of Fame.

He who now coaches Tennessee football can only hope, with Hart’s help, to end up half that happy. Say a prayer.

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

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A-6 • MAY 28, 2012 • HALLS/FOUNTAIN CITY SHOPPER-NEWS Knox County animal control Cpl. Frankie Byrne carries a scared stray dog to her truck for transport to Young-Williams Animal Center. This dog has since been adopted. Photo by S. Barrett

Riding with Frankie

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CRITTER TALES | Sara Barrett

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pl. Frankie Byrne defies the stereotype of an animal control officer.

She often meets animals (and people) in stressful situations. And like any law enforcement officer, her job is to calm the tension.

Byrne was stuffed behind an air conditioning unit at an abandoned building recently, gently rubbing a leash against the body of a terrified dog. Two police officers stood nearby, ready for anything.

Someone had complained about the dog, and the officers had arrived to a growling, threatening animal. They were about to use pepper spray on him when Byrne arrived. She stayed by the dog for a time so he would get used to her presence; then she got him used to the leash; then she coaxed him out and carried him like a baby to her truck for transport to YoungWilliams Animal Center. He has since been adopted.

It was just another afternoon’s work for Byrne, but she clearly saved that dog’s life. “You have to look at the danger aspect of it – you don’t want to put yourself or the dog in a bad situation,� she said. “If you’re being irresponsible, he’s not a crazy ‘Cujo’ dog, but he will bite you like crazy.

You’ve basically just signed this dog’s death sentence.�

She is alluding to the common sense rule – any dog that bites a human cannot be put up for adoption.

The alternative is to have them euthanized.

Last week I rode along with her to see the daily operations of animal control. We visited four cases in North Knoxville and took custody of one dog and one cat. A catch pole was never used. Byrne remained

calm the entire time and seemed to have a calming effect on the people we encountered. “I’m not from Tennessee, but I can relate to people through my life experiences,� said Byrne. She grew up in rural Texas and Ohio and worked in public relations in New York after college. She eventually worked at the Oakland zoo where she realized her heart belonged in animal-related work.

Byrne started with Knox County Animal Control in 2007 and has seen the operations change dramatically since the agency was merged with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office in 2010. “We have a lot more access to information and educational resources now,� she said. Animal control is becoming a force to be reckoned with on both a county and state level. “We can write our own search warrants at this point,� she said.

During our rounds, we visited the residence of a breeder who had been cited previously because of her animals’ poor living conditions.

No one was home at the time of our visit, but Byrne was still able to do some investigative work.

The structure the animals were housed in had a pretty strong odor of urine around the door and windows. A crack in a wooden fence allowed her to see a couple of days’ worth of feces on the concrete, which led her to believe the animals may not be checked on as often as needed. Byrne would call the breeder later that day to discuss the situation and state necessary changes to prevent another citation.

The last call of the day was to the home of a man currently on probation for animal neglect. His plea deal included not keeping animals

Byrne provided this photo from a closed case in which a box of puppies was thrown over the fence into a cow pasture and abandoned. Photo submitted because of their living conditions.

Animal control officers speak for those who can’t Also from a closed case, this picture shows the only ask for help themavailable water this dog was given to drink. Photo submitted selves. Byrne applies gentle presin the house due to unlivable condisure when needed, tions (odor of ammonia from ani- but she doesn’t come across as mal urine on the floor, etc.). overbearing or condescending.

Upon our arrival, two pit bulls She is a cross between a horse could be seen jumping at the win- whisperer and Erin Brockovich – dow inside the home. This was an she knows the names of the aniautomatic violation. The man wasn’t mals and people in the cases she home but his wife invited Byrne in follows and doesn’t just see them to inspect and showed her consider- as another file folder. able improvements had been made Byrne was recently promoted to the home since her husband was to corporal because of her dedicacharged. tion to the animals and people she In an instance like this, Byrne helps. has to decide what’s best for the There are 10 officers currently animal. The pit bulls appeared to working for animal control. Bybe healthy, and the woman was co- rne says there is good camaraderie operating. Improvements had been between them and the deputies of made, so Byrne decided to leave the Sheriff’s Office; a great deal of the two indoor animals, although information is shared between the a dog and a cat were taken into two units and they help each other custody from around the property with “tips of the trade.�

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The dog would travel in an enclosed cage in the back of a truck in the heat of the day. The man thought the dog could be trained to adapt by its current treatment. Byrne explained why this would not work, but the man insisted. Byrne then suggested letting a judge decide who was right, and the man agreed to a change of environment for his dog. The neighbor who initially complained said they no longer saw the dog in the cage. “We answered 10,000 calls last year.� Many of those, she said, were situations where the owners just needed to be educated; some more than others.

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WORSHIP NOTES Community Services

■ Clapps Chapel United Methodist Men’s Club will host a food drive to benefit the Corryton Hospitality Food Pantry fromThursday, May 31, through Saturday, June 2, at the Midway IGA in Gibbs.

■ Cross Roads Presbyterian hosts the Halls Welfare Ministry food pantry 6-8 p.m. each second Tuesday and 9-11 a.m. each fourth Saturday.

■ Knoxville Free Food Market, 4625 Mill Branch Lane (across from Tractor Supply in Halls), distributes free food 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each third Saturday. Info: 566-1265.

■ New Hope Baptist Church distributes food from its food pantry to local families in need 6-8 p.m. every third Thursday. Info: 688-5330.

■ Powell Presbyterian Church, 2910 W. Emory Road, will host a Second Harvest Food Pantry on Saturday, June 2. The parking lot will open at 6 a.m. and food will be given out around 7:30. There are no pre-requirements to receive food. Volunteers should come from 7 to 10:30 a.m.

Info: 938-8311.

Fundraisers and sales

■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, will host a benefit concert to help a church family in need of a specially equipped vehicle to accommodate their son who requires a feeding tube, oxygen equipment and a full-time nurse. Choir director Jean Osborne and vocalist Jo Ludwig will perform a full-length program 4 p.m.

Sunday, June 3. Everyone is invited and donations will be accepted. Info: 690-1060.

■ Bookwalter UMC, 4218 Central Avenue Pike, will host a communitywide yard sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 2 (rain date will be Saturday, June 9). Free to set up. Info: 773-3380.

■ Kingdom Closet Benefit Sale at Knoxville Center Mall adjacent to The Rush will be open Friday and Saturday, June 1-2, from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. with refreshments and bake sale on Saturday.

Sponsored by City on a Hill Church, the sale will raise funds for a mission. Info: 209-0067.

■ North Knoxville Seventh Day Adventist Church, 6530 Fountain City Road, will hold a rummage sale 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, May 28. Info: 925-3154.

■ Northside Christian Church, 4008 Tazewell Pike, will hold a rummage sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday and Friday, May 31 and June 1, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 2. Clothing, small appliances, toys, etc.

■ Park West Church, 7635 Middlebrook Pike, will host a “Bunco” fundraiser for http://kicko.org from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 9.

Admission is $10. RSVP by emailing event@kicko.org or call 523-4956.

Music services

■ Gospel singings 7:30 p.m.

Saturday nights at Judy’s Barn off Hickory Valley Road on Grissom Road behind Big Ridge Elementary in Union County. Info: Jim Wyrick, 245-0820. Admission is free.

■ First Christian Church on Gay Street will host the Jericho Brass Band from Chattanooga at 3 p.m.

Saturday, June 9. Free admission. The band will also play during the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday, June 10.

Everyone is invited to both

The One who holds us way. Amy Belew will speak.

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performances. Info: http:// jerichobrassband.org.

■ Ridgeview Baptist Church, 6125 Lacy Road, will host a performance by Karen Peck and New River at 10:45 a.m.

Sunday, June 3. Admission is free but a love offering will be collected. Info: 688-8822.

Rec programs

■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, holds a beginner yoga class 6-7 p.m.

Mondays in the family life center. Cost is $10 per class or $40 for five classes. Bring a mat, towel and water. Info: Dena Bower, 567-7615 or email denabower@comcast. net.

■ Callahan Road Baptist Church, 1336 Callahan Road, will host free DriveIn movies at dusk every other Friday through Aug. 17 (weather permitting).

Movies will include “Cars 2” and “Adventures of Tin Tin.” No skateboards, scooters or roller skates. Info: 938-3410.

■ New Covenant Fellowship Church, 6828 Central Avenue Pike, will hold Pilates class 5:45 p.m. each Monday for $5. Info: 689-7001.

Revivals

■ Freeway Church of God holds a gospel tent meeting 6:30 p.m. Fridays at the Ray Viles car lot on Highway 61 in Clinton. Info: 567-9600.

Senior programs

■ Faith UMC, 1120 Dry Gap Pike, Young at Heart group meets the first Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. Everyone is invited.

Info: www.faithseekers.org or 688-1000.

Special services

■ The Knoxville Fellowship Luncheon (KFL) will meet at noon Tuesday, May 29, at Golden Corral on Clinton High-

■ Clapp’s Chapel UMC, 7420 Clapp’s Chapel Road, will host a Memorial Day service at the cemetery 2:30 to 3 p.m. Monday, May 28.

Events will include Gibbs High School’s AJROTC Color Guard presenting the colors followed by several short readings. All fallen servicemen and women from all wars will be honored.

Refreshments will be served.

Everyone is invited. Info: Richard Wright, 687-3050.

■ Knoxville Day Women’s Aglow Lighthouse will hold an outreach meeting 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, at New Covenant Fellowship Church, 6828 Central Ave. Pike. Diane Shelby, 687-3687.

Workshops and classes

■ Fairview Baptist Church off East Emory Road, hosts a Celebrate Recovery program 7-9 p.m. Thursdays.

■ Dayspring Church, 901 Callahan Drive, Suite 109, will offer Divorce Care classes 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Mondays.

Info: 242-3995.

Youth programs

■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7752 Oak Ridge Highway, still has space available for Parents’ Day Out and the T-N-T program which begins Tuesday, June 5. The programs are for children who are walking through age 5. Info: Lori or Lisa, 531-2052, or the church office, 690-1060.

■ New Liberty Baptist Church, 5901 Roberts Road, Corryton, invites everyone to Vacation Bible School, June 10-15 at 6:30 p.m. The Theme is “Praise” by Go Fish.

ROANE STATE NOTES

■ The Knoxville Writers Guild will meet 7 p.m. Thursday, June 7, at Laurel Theater on the corner of Laurel Avenue and 16th Street.

Novelist Bryan Charles will discuss his life experiences – including his experience during the fall of the World Trade Center – and how it affects his creativity. Everyone is invited. A $2 donation will be requested at the door. Info: www.knoxvillewritersguild.org.

■ Roane State Community College will host a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday, June 5, for the new Allied Health Sciences and Technology Building at the college’s Oak Ridge campus. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. at the campus, 701 Briarcliff Ave. The public is invited.

■ UT is partnering with the ESSEC (École Supérieure des Sciences Économiques et Commerciales) Business School in Paris and Singapore to present the second annual Western Europe Global Supply Chain Forum will be held on the ESSEC campus in Paris on June 13 and 14. The forum will feature leaders from international business giants such as Caterpillar and pen company BIC and will provide a place for senior supply chain executives and renowned faculty to discuss global supply chain issues, opportunities and best practices.

■ UT has released “Strategies for Economic Improvement in Appalachia’s Distressed Rural Counties,” a groundbreaking study on state of economy in Appalachia. The study was conducted for the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), a regional economic development agency that represents a partnership of federal, state and local government. A webinar with authors, representatives from the ARC and Appalachian community leaders to discuss the report will be held in the coming weeks. The full report is available at http://www. arc.gov/research/researchreportdetails.asp?REPORT_ID=98.

To pray is to laugh, whistle, dance on happy feet, sing, shout, and jump higher than ever before.

But it is also to whisper, wonder, stumble in dark places, cry, scream or just hold a tired head in tired hands and wait.

Prayer is our tired reaching out to the One who holds us closer and loves us more than we would dare imagine.

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… Whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

(Matthew 6: 6 NRSV)

If I am honest, my favorite prayer in the world is from the movie “The Sound of Music,” when Maria first arrives at the gate of the von Trapp estate, stops dead in amazement and trepidation, and breathes, “Oh, help.”

I love it for its simplicity and for its honesty. I love that it does not bother with flowery words or empty phrases.

It gets right to the point, as if Maria were speaking to a dear friend who understood the need and how to supply it (which, of course, she was).

I have whispered those very words – “Oh, help” – on more than one occasion. I also remember to murmur “Thank you,” when even the smallest prayer is answered.

I was talking today to a friend who is feeling cut off from that line of communication. My friend is at the “hold a tired head in tired hands and wait” stage of conversation with the Almighty. How many body blows can one person take and remain standing? It is a question I have asked more than once in the past several months on behalf of one friend and another.

I have confessed in this space before that there are times when I want to grab the Almighty by the lapels and demand to know, “Are you paying attention? Why don’t you do something about this?” (I trust that God understands my frustration and can handle my impertinence.)

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Black Oak Heights Baptist Church, 405 Black Oak Drive, will have Rockstars of the Bible 6-9 p.m.

June 3-8, for ages 3 through 5th grade, with crafts, games, music, worship, snacks and “living” Bible stories. Friday night will be Family Night. Info: 6895397 or www.bohbc.org.

Black Oak Ridge Baptist Church, 6404 Old Maynardville Pike, will have Amazing Wonders Aviation 6:30 to 9 p.m. June 11-15, for ages 4 and up. Nursery will be provided. There will be games, crafts, gifts on family night, complete meals each night and more.

The church will pick you up if you schedule ahead of time. Info: 219-8589.

Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church, 9132 Kingston Pike, will have Sky VBS 8:45 a.m. to noon, June 4-7, for ages 4 through rising 6th graders. Pre-register

by May 30 or walk-up register June 4. Info or to register: www.cspc.net/vbs or 291-5206.

Central Baptist Church of Fountain City, 5364 North Broadway, will have Amazing Wonders Aviation 9 a.m. to noon, June 4-8. Pre-register online at www. cbcfc.org. Info: 688-2421.

Christ United Methodist Church, June 18-22 from 6:30pm-8:45pm. Operation Overboard (Cokesbury Church has graphic on their website) Register your child online at www.christumcknox.com. Info: 9221412, ask for Heather.

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Church Street United Methodist Church, 900 Henley Street, will have Bible Olympics: Champions of God’s Word, 9:30 a.m. to noon, June 18-21, for ages 3 years to 5th grade. There will be Bible study, stories, crafts, games and snacks. Info or to register: www.churchstreetumc.org or 521-0282.

Farragut Church of Christ, 136 Smith Road, will have Bean Acres VBS 8:30 a.m. to noon, June 18-22, for ages 3 years to 5th grade. Info or to register: www.farragutchurch.org or 966-5025.

Farragut Presbyterian Church will have Adventures on Promise Island 9 a.m. to noon June 4-8, for ages 3 years through 5th grade. $10 covers supplies, snacks and T-shirts. Info or to register: 966-9547 or www.vacationbibleschool.com/FarragutPresbyterian.

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• Monday - Blue Night (wear something BLUE) Chicken nuggets, obstacle course, giant slide, bungee run • Tuesday - Sports Night Corn dogs, 32’ rock wall, joust, bounce house • Wednesday - Beach Night (no swimsuits) Mini burgers, beach games • Thursday - Crazy Hair Night (who’s the craziest??)

Pizza, 6-in-1 castle combo, 70’ obstacle course, train crawl-through • FRIDAY - COMMENCEMENT NIGHT! All parents & family welcome! Patriotic Night (Wear your red, white & blue) Family balloon release, Rita’s Italian Ice, popcorn, 5-in-1 combo house, 30’ Saber Tooth ggiant slide

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vbs 2012 Fellowship Christian Church, 746 Tazewell Pike, will have Amazing Wonders Aviation VBS 7-9 p.m.

June 4-8, with classes for all ages, including adults. All are welcome.

First Baptist Concord, 11704 Kingston Pike, will have The Genesis File June 10-17. Info or to register: 9669791 or www.fbconcord.org/kids.

Grace Baptist Church, 7171 Oak Ridge Highway, will have a Summer Spectacular 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

June 20-22, for ages 2 through 5th grade. The Adventure Squad will return for another action-packed adventure with music, drama,

nightly giveaways and fun. Info or to register: www.gracebc.org.

Graveston Baptist Church, 8319 Clapps Chapel Road, will have Amazing Wonders Aviation VBS 6-8 p.m. June 3-8, with dinner served each night. June 8 will be VBS Blow-Out with barbecue, bounce houses, music, giveaways including Dollywood tickets, bikes, an iPod Shuffle and more. Info: 6860186 or www.graveston.org.

Greenway Baptist Church, 2809 Addison Dr., will have Amazing Wonders Aviation 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 11-15.

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Karns Church of Christ, 6612 Beaver Ridge Road, will have Christian Academy, Training Superheroes for God, starting at 6:30 p.m. June 24-27, with classes for all ages. Info: 691-7411 or www.karnscoc.org.

Milan Baptist Church, 1101 Maynardville Highway, will have Amazing Wonders Aviation VBS 6:45 to 9 p.m. Sunday-Friday, June 3-8, with classes for nursery-aged children through adults. Info: 992-8128 or www.milanbc.org.

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Church Street United Methodist Church 900 Henley Street (Across from the Knoxville Convention Center) 521-0282

Let’s learn more about the Bible! Enjoy lots of stories, crafts, games & snacks!

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vbs 2012 Nave Hill Baptist Church, will host VBS 7-9 p.m.

Monday through Friday, June 4-8. Everyone is invited.

New Beverly Baptist Church, 3320 New Beverly Church Road, will have Sky VBS 6:15 to 9 p.m.

June 11-15, with themed days, music, food, crafts, games and inflatables. Info: www.newbeverly.org or 546-0001.

Powell Church, 323 W. Emory Road, will have Adventures on Promise Island 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 11-15, for ages 4 through 5th grade, with Family Night on June 15. Info or to register: 938-2711 or www. powellchurch.com.

Salem Baptist Church will have Amazing Wonders Aviation 9 a.m. to noon, June 11-15, for ages 4 years to 5th grade. Info or to register, 922-3490.

Sharon Baptist Church, 7916 Pedigo Road, will have Amazing Wonders Aviation

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UNION BAPTIST CHURCH of HALLS 8244 Old Maynardville Highway • 865-922-7714 www.unionbaptisthalls.org

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Sunday, June 3 – Friday, June 8 6:45 to 9:00PM Encounter God’s awesome power as we fly to some of the world’s greatest natural wonders. Along the way children will hear Bible stories about God’s awesome power and learn how God wants to give us everything we need through His power and to His glory!

In this one-week adventure, children encounter God’s awesome power through Bible stories, crafts, motivating music, games and snacks. There will be classes nursery through adult.

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6:15 to 9 p.m. June 10-15, for ages 3 years to 8th grade, with adult classes 6:40 to 7:40 p.m. Info or the register: 938-7075 or www.sharonbconline. com.

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Smithwood Baptist Church, 4914 Jacksboro Pike, will have Sky VBS 6 to 8:30 p.m.

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Union Baptist Church of Halls, 8244 Old Maynardville Highway, will have Amazing Wonders Aviation

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Wednesday, June 6. Info: 922-7714 or www.unionbaptisthalls.org.

Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, 701 Merchant Drive, will have Amazing Wonders Aviation 9 a.m. to noon, June 4-8, for ages 4 years through 6th grade. There will be crafts, snacks, music and inflatables. Info: www.wmbc.net or 688-4343.

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Walmart boosts Halls High Brian Gideon of Walmart in Halls presents a $1,000 check to Halls High School assistant principal Dana Hall. The donation is from the Walmart and Coke High School Football Challenge. Photo by S. Carey

Academic Awards at Maryville College Maryville College recently held its annual Academic Awards Ceremony. Among the students honored were Elizabeth Dunn, Matthew Hale and Elisabeth Klouda.

Dunn was presented the Outstanding Student Teacher in the Elementary Grades Award, which is presented to a senior who has completed student teaching this academic year, has exhibited superior competency in academic content knowledge and pedagogy, and has demonstrated the management skills necessary for the elementary classroom. She is a 2008 graduate of Knoxville Catholic High School and the daughter of Bill and Stacy Dunn.

Hale, a Knoxville Catho-

lic High School graduate, received two awards: The Susan Allen Green Award, which is presented to the most outstanding biology major in the junior class, and the Outstanding Performance in Structural Chemistry Award, which recognizes outstanding ability in the study of organic chemistry and structural analysis.

He is the son of Ronald Hale and Lisa Beard.

Klouda received the Elizabeth Hillman Award which recognizes a woman in the junior class who shows excellence in the study of chemistry. She is a 2009 Berean Christian School graduate and daughter of Lisa Bailey and Dennis Klouda.

Soccer league celebrates great season AYSO’s VIP Soccer League celebrated a successful spring season at their end-of-year party at Mr. Gatti’s in Halls. Pictured are: (front) Harijot Metheney, Cole Carmichael, Morgan Holbert, Blayke Holbert; (middle row) Lilly Edmondson, Cooper Carmichael, Kennedy Holbert, Amelia Goins, coach Leslie Goins, Ryan Roche, Charles Logan; (back) Alex Webb, coach Brad Steinke, Aaron Steele and coach Rachel Kitts. Not pictured is Noah Carr. Photo submitted

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■ A golf tournament will be hosted by Sons of the American Legion at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 16, at Three Ridges Golf Course, 6101 Wise Springs Road. Proceeds will help several youth organizations in East Tennessee. Advance

registration is preferred. Info: Josh Plane, 805-8781 or email littlemantag@yahoo.com.

■ Camp 76 Youth Football Camp will be held 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 16, at the Johnny Long Training Academy, 2598 Willow Point Way. Boys 6-18 are invited and will be divided into age groups. Cost is $50. Proceeds benefit The Harry Galbreath Foundation in memory of the former Vol. Sack lunches will be provided. Info: www. camp76.com.

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‘A great experience’ Fountain City family hosts exchange student

By Betty Bean Deciding to sponsor a foreign exchange student was a tough process for Valeri and Todd Ellis, who worried over it so long they almost missed what turned out to be one of the best experiences of their lives.

“Going from no kids to having a teenager gives you a lot to think about,” Todd said.

They learned about Education First from the man who painted their house.

He had hosted an exchange student under the program run by the Foundation for Foreign Study and enthusiastically recommended the experience. They also spotted an ad in their church bulletin and discussed it with Mary Kane Rhodes, the woman who placed the ad. It was that conversation that gave them the confidence to make the move.

“That gave us that nudge,” Valeri said.

Meanwhile, Yannick Dammer, now 17, is very glad it did.

He is from a small town in Germany called Nettetal and had long wanted to come to America.

“It was a very big dream.”

He was accepted as an EF student in February, and waited for several nervous months to hear if he’d gotten a family.

“You get an exchange family between when you get accepted and when you

leave. I didn’t know until a week before I came.”

His first thought was that Tennessee would be OK because he didn’t want to face a seriously cold winter. But he didn’t really know what to expect when he arrived.

“I had heard of Tennessee, but I expected more horses. It’s the stereotype.

Country.”

He enrolled at Central High School the day after he arrived in Knoxville and says he was very apprehensive when he walked in.

“I didn’t know anybody.

I kind of was alone. But immediately when I went to my first class, people started talking with me, and I already made friends the first day.”

He joined the chorus his second semester and his circle of friends expanded.

Although he’d never sung publicly before, he auditioned and won a part as a prison guard in the Choral Department’s elaborate production of “Les Miserables.”

“Yannick had dance lessons in Germany, and he actually taught the other kids to waltz,” Valeri Ellis said. “They did a good job.”

Yannick’s circle of friends expanded further by attending church with the Ellises. He attended football games at Central High School and watched Tennessee games from a skybox at Neyland Stadium.

In December, the Ellises took him to New York, and later, Todd took him on a three-day trip to Florida – a day at Disney World, a day at the beach and a day swimming with the manatees. Todd is Gov. Bill Haslam’s accountant, and he took Yannick to Nashville to meet the governor.

It all went by very quickThomas Dammer (left) came from Germany to see his son Yannick graduate from Central High ly.

Last week Yannick’s fa- School. At right are Yannick’s Tennessee host family, Todd and Valeri Ellis. Photo by Betty Bean ther, Thomas Dammer, arrived to see Yannick graduate and spend some time with his son’s American family. They attended gradCapt. Taylor A. Drinnen served as Battalion Operauation parties and took the of Fountain City was award- tions and Religious officer.

Megabus to New York City ed his high school diploma He was also the Executive and back before Thomas refrom Camden Military Officer and second in comturned to Germany. During Academy on May 20. mand of the Cadet Battalion the next few weeks, Yannick He was one of 53 gradu- totaling almost 400 cadets. will get in a trip to Califorates at the official South His parents are Dr. Jefnia and then come back to Carolina military school. frey W. Drinnen and Gena spend as much time with Graduating in the top 10 C. Drinnen. his Knoxville friends as he percent of his class, he can before he returns to Germany on June 27.

He hopes to be back in Knoxville in a couple of years to study business at UT. Todd says he’ll be welcome to make his home with the Ellises again.

The Ellises say it’s going to be hard to say goodbye.

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“It’s a pretty safe bet I will,” Todd said. “This has been a great experience Nick Bales, Jared Long, Tyler Lawson and Austin Thomas qualithat I’d highly recommend fied at the KIL track meet in the 4x100m and 4x400m relays, to anybody considering qualiifying them for sectionals. it.”

“Hopefully our story might inspire other people Taylor Drinnen to host,” Valeri said.

Beaver Brook Nine Hole won the straightest drive. golf played guest day at Oak On May 22, playing at Ridge Country Club on May Beaver Brook, the winners 15. On the first place team were Connie Sharp, first was Nicole Workman who place; Susie Schneider, secalso had a chip-in. On the ond place; Carol Henley, second place team was Con- Shirley Spignardo and Carol nie Sharp. Carol McGhee McGhee, a tie for third.

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Retiring from teaching and ready for new adventures are Copper Ridge Elementary teachers (seated) Suzanne Greene; (standing) Charlene Smith, Bonnie Bates and Phyllis Tipton. Photo by Ruth White

Copper Ridge Elementary: ‘a little piece of heaven’

By Ruth White Four teachers at Copper Ridge Elementary School said goodbye to students last week and are ready to begin new adventures in their lives. The four have a combined 122 years of teaching experience and take with them fond memories of a “little piece of heaven.”

Charlene Smith has been part of the family for 38 years, when Green Hill School sat on the site of the current Copper Ridge Elementary. A fire at the school in May 1974 destroyed part of the school building and led to overcrowded classrooms. In the fall of 1974, temporary classrooms and an attempt to rebuild Green Hill ensued. By the fall of 1977, Green Hill was deemed inadequate and the school’s students and staff were moved to classrooms provided and shared with Brickey Elementary for two years until a new school could be built. Copper Ridge was completed in 1979.

Smith remembers that when the school opened there was no cafeteria, no office, no working plumbing. Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, located across the street, allowed the school to use their bathroom facilities. A lot has changed for the school since the fire in 1974, but one thing hasn’t changed for Smith – Copper Ridge Elementary is a precious place to be.

Bonnie Bates has been at Copper Ridge for more than 30 years and it’s the only school where she has taught. Both she and Smith sent their children to Copper Ridge because of the wonderful family atmosphere and close-knit community.

“The school has the best teachers in the area and differences are made in the lives of our students every year,” said Bates. “It’s wonderful when a student returns to visit with teachers when they reach high school.

It lets us know that we have made a difference in their lives.”

Phyllis Tipton and Suzanne Greene have both

been educators for 27 years and like their teaching companions, love children and love teaching. Thanks to the community feel of the school, teachers at Copper Ridge develop roots and grow with their students and community. Many times, teaching reaches past the basic curriculum and true learning begins when a connection is made between teacher and student. “Sometimes students just need a hug and to know that they are loved.”

Now that the four have retired, they have a lot of love to share in other areas of their lives, including family, church and community. Greene plans on an active retirement of hiking, biking and canoeing while Tipton will spend time gardening, reading and being with family.

Smith will spend a lot of her time in the garden and working in ministries, and Bates is excited to read a few books without feeling guilty because lesson plans are due and hopes to do some traveling.

Above, Kalynn Graves plays tic tac toe using ping pong balls at Corryton Elementary School’s math carnival. Photos

Morgan Corum dances during the math carnival at Corryton Elementary. The event was a special treat for students who mastered skills during the school year. Other events at the carnival included face painting, football toss, tic tac toe toss, hair decorating and prizes.

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Eli Eisele is all smiles after having his face decorated at the carnival.

Sterchi, Kroger promote earning plus learning Sterchi Elementary School recently received a $1,500 donation from the Kroger Earning Plus Learning Program. Sterchi principal Cindy Bosse, parent Anik Vasington, Kroger representative Richard Parker, Sterchi 3rd grade teacher Jill Walker and Kroger representative Diane Davidson were on hand for the presentation. Vasington collaborated with a Sterchi teacher to write the proposal to benefit the school. Photo submitted

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Halls tennis boasts two district champion teams

Helen Wilds and Rachael Katz won the girls doubles match and were named District 3-AAA champions.

Jackson to wrestle at King College Gibbs High senior Stephen Jackson will attend King College next year and wrestle for coach Nate Mormon, a former Halls High wrestler. Pictured at the signing are: (front) dad Steve, Jackson, mom Lisa; (back) Gibbs High wrestling coach Tim Pittman, assistant coach Bill Smith and sister Stephanie. Jackson has wrestled for the Eagles for four years and was region champ in 2011, region runner-up in 2012 and a three-time state qualifier. Said Pittman of his team captain, “He’s had an incredible career and has learned a lot. He has posted 138 career wins and I’m so proud of him. I expect good things for Stephen in college.” Mormon wrestled for Pittman while at Halls and knows the work ethic Jackson will bring to the mats at King. “His work ethic is rare and Stephen will flourish surrounded by other excellent wrestlers.” Jackson has attended many wrestling camps at King and feels the experiences have helped him improve. While at King College he plans to study marketing. Photo by Ruth White

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Rolling the dice Mike O’Hern of Mathnasium grins when he’s asked to give business advice.

Then, he picks up two 12-sided dice he uses to teach kids quick multiplication.

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Edwin Hedgepeth, Knox County Schools Director of Secondary Instruction, congratulates Matthew McCurry of Carter High School as he receives “Outstanding Teacher of the Year” award, nominated by principal Cheryl Hickman. Photo by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

McCurry is ‘teacher of the year’

By Theresa Edwards The Knoxville Rotary Club presented “Outstanding Teacher of the Year” awards to Matthew McCurry, band director and technology coordinator at Carter High School, and Linda Elmore, 4th grade teacher at Karns Elementary, nominated by their principals Cheryl Hickman and Darlene Miller, respectively.

“This year the voting was very close among the top group of nominees,” said Bill Hurt, chair of the Rotary Club of Knoxville’s Education Recognition Committee. “The most rewarding part of our process was in reading what the teachers wrote about their own teaching philosophies and accomplishments. You

get a sense of how dedicated and inspiring they are in the classroom.”

“He (McCurry) teaches far more than music,” Hickman said. “He has taken students from playing level 3 to level 6 music. What that means is our students can now play the most difficult levels of music, and when they do, they sound wonderful,” she wrote.

In addition, Hickman explained how McCurry also teaches self-discipline, leadership, pride of accomplishments, motivation and teamwork. “He leads by example,” she said. McCurry is an accomplished musician and has been a church organist for more than 10 years. Carter High School’s band is 100-strong, the larg-

est band in Knox County.

“He is a fine young man who has built a legacy and my wish is that every educator would have the positive impact that (Matthew) McCurry does on students,” said Hickman.

As technology coordinator at Carter, McCurry handles website updates, computer repairs and other equipment needs.

McCurry earned his bachelor’s degrees in Instrumental Music Education and Vocal Music Education in 2000 and his master’s in Educational Leadership in Supervision and Administration in 2009 at Carson-Newman College.

In addition to Carter High, he has taught at Gibbs High and Holston Middle.

PELLISSIPPI NOTES ■ Orientation sessions for new students, the first of which is June 8, will be offered at different times and dates at each of the college’s five campuses: Blount County, Division Street, Hardin Valley, Magnolia Avenue and Strawberry Plains. Special sessions are scheduled for tnAchieves students (first-generation college-goers participating in the tnAchieves program), for nontraditional students (25 years and older), and for parents and family members of students. Attendance is required of all first-time degree-seeking freshmen, and it is recommended for transfer students and those who have been out of school for a while. For reservation: www.pstcc.edu/admissions/orientation or call 694-6400.

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“When you open a business, you’re doing this,” he says.

Then, he rolls the dice.

O’Hern is a Southern California native whose wife hails from Charleston, Tenn. He called the decision to move to Knoxville in 1985 “pretty much a nobrainer.” He studied engineering at UT, then went into research at ORNL. He even participated in a startup business in Oak Ridge.

Then, he heard about the Los Angeles-based Mathnasium franchise, offering math tutoring and individual math instruction for kids.

“I thought, it’s math and it’s kids, two things that are great for me,” he said.

When Mathnasium opened in West Knoxville in 2008, it grew twice as fast as the previous Math-

nasium location. O’Hern and his team kept afloat through the height of the recession, and now he has another location in Chattanooga. He also operates a Mathnasium call center.

O’Hern loves getting to know the students and parents who come to Mathnasium, and he loves making math understandable and fun.

“The idea is that we want kids to understand math, not just memorize math facts,” he said. “My biggest thing here is to help kids with their selfconfidence. They can do it.

They just need to hear it in their language.”

Mathnasium uses games and fun materials to get the message across.

O’Hern says 10 minutes spent playing a game with a student helps him get twice as much out of the next 50 minutes than he would devoting the whole hour to instruction.

“There is a method here,” he said. “What kids think of as math is really arithmetic. Math is the study of patterns and recognizing patterns to be able to predict. The arithmetic scares them, but we sneak it in. If it’s relevant to them, it’s not scary.”

For those getting started in business, O’Hern said to

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make sure you’re following your passion.

“It had better be a passion, because the hours that you spend are not going to be like a job.”

Also, he advised people to “figure out realistically how long it’s going to be before you’re making any money and be prepared to live without money for that long.”

O’Hern and his team always strive to keep the students engaged and the parents pleased with their results. Mathnasium can work with school-age students of any skill level.

“We see some really astonishing results,” said O’Hern. “I can just guarantee that if somebody’s gone through our level eight, they’re going to rock in algebra.”

Info: www.mathnasium. com or 769-6944.

Shannon Carey is the Shopper-News general manager. Contact Shannon at shannon@shoppernewsnow.com.

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Assistive technology vendors will demonstrate a phone relay service, en-

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Soothing a sunburn

Think first and avoid summer injuries Every year nearly 600,000 children are treated in emergency rooms for traumatic injuries. Twenty percent of these injuries are permanently disabling. Head and spinal cord injuries happen quickly – a fun dive can lead to a lifetime of paralysis and rehabilitation. Fortunately, many of these devastating injuries are preventable.

Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center and the national “ThinkFirst� program hope to lower the number of summer injuries by teaching parents and children how to play safely in the water and on the playground and to avoid dangerous collisions. “We see the devastating injuries that can happen when kids dive into shallow water or don’t wear a helmet when biking, boarding or riding an ATV,� says Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center nurse and Knoxville Area “ThinkFirst� Director Karen HodgsonHolland.

You know that too much sun is bad and can lead to a variety of skin problems – even skin cancer. But no matter how careful you try to be, there may be occasions when your unexpected reward for a great day at the beach is a blistering sunburn.

So how do you treat a mild sunburn?

Sunburned skin turns red and feels warm when countless tiny blood vessels under the skin expand to rush more blood to the sun-damaged area to aid healing. “Anything cool that stays on the skin can help,� says Dr. James Kirksey of the Fort Sanders Regional Emergency Department.

A summer sunburn tip: Keep a bottle of moisturizing lotion in Dr. Kirksey the refrigerator during the summer months. If you suffer sunburn, rub the cooling lotion on your skin. Repeat as often as needed.

Clean, moist towels used as cool compresses also will make burns feel better. Soaking in a cool bath can help as well. Topical creams containing cortisone may soothe your hot skin.

Anti-inammatory drugs like aspirin and ibuprofen offer some relief from pain and inammation. Check with your doctor to ďŹ nd out which of these remedies are right for you.

“We hope to increase awareness and prevention by teaching kids to use the feet ďŹ rst/ think ďŹ rst guidelines. If you think before doing, you can eliminate traumatic injuries.â€?

Patricia Neal Rehabilitation and “ThinkFirst� present free educational safety programs to school and community groups throughout the year.

For more information about Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center or the “ThinkFirst� program, call (865) 541-1208.

Play it safe this summer!

Summer is the most common season for unintentional injuries. Not taking safety precautions while working or playing outdoors can often lead to an unexpected trip to the Emergency Room. “Starting around Memorial Day and throughout the summer we’ll see an increase in the number of sprains, broken bones, burns and heat-related illnesses,� says Dr. Elizabeth Hull, medical director of the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Emergency Department. “More people are outdoors and active in the warm months, and unfortunately, many overdo it and end up here.�

Heat safety When the mercury rises, so do incidents of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Dr. Hull says hot temperatures are especially dangerous for the very young and the very old.

Dr. Hull “Elderly people

hidden objects beneath the surface.

Alcoholic beverages and water sports are also a dangerous combination.

Alcohol can impair your judgment while swimming or boating. Alcohol is a factor in more than half of all drowning deaths among young men.

Outdoor activities may take medications or have heart conditions that make it harder for their bodies to dissipate heat. Children’s smaller organ systems make them more prone to dehydration,� explains Dr. Hull.

People of all ages should avoid strenuous activity outside during the hottest times of the day and drink plenty of uids, wear light clothing and take frequent “cooling breaks.â€?

Symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke can include weakness, dizziness, nausea and muscle cramps. If you suspect someone is suffering from the

extreme heat, move them to a cool area and encourage them to slowly sip water. Dr. Hull advises seeking medical attention if symptoms aren’t subsiding and you can’t resume your normal activities.

Water safety As hot temperatures and water-related activities increase, so do the number of accidents.

People shouldn’t swim or boat alone. Avoid a serious head or neck injury by not diving, but always going feet ďŹ rst into a stream or lake. Know the depth of the water and be mindful of

Head injuries and general contusions are also more prevalent during the summer months. Dr. Hull stresses the importance of wearing a helmet when participating in activities such as biking, rollerblading or skateboarding. “Wearing head protection is one of the best ways to avoid a devastating brain injury,� says Dr. Hull.

For a safe summer Dr. Hull says common sense and injury prevention can help keep you out of the Emergency Room.

For more information about the Fort Sanders Regional Emergency Department, call (865) 673-FORT (3678) or go to www.fsregional.com.

What not to put on sunburn: â– Butter or petroleum jelly.

Greasy salves can hold heat in the wound and slow healing. ■Abrasive soaps or hot water. Besides adding more heat to sunburn, hot water is more drying than cold water because it leaches out body oils, say the experts. ■Ice. Don’t use ice directly on a sunburn. The intense cold is a shock to the skin. Instead, try wrapping ice or frozen vegetables in a towel and placing the towel on your skin. ■Perfumes or colognes. The chemicals in them can irritate skin that already is hurt.

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NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES â&#x2013; Hours at Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave., are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every second and third Saturday. Free admission. Info: 357-2787 or email fcartcenter@ knology.net. â&#x2013; Fountain City Business and Professional Association meets at noon each second Wednesday at Central Baptist Church of Fountain City. Lunch is $10. Info: Beth Wade, 971-1971, ext. 372, or bwade@utfcu.org/. â&#x2013; Halls Business & Professional Association meets at noon each third Tuesday at Beaver Brook Country Club.

Lunch is $10. Info: Shannon Carey, 922-4136 or Shannon@ ShopperNewsNow.com/. â&#x2013; Murphy Hills Swimming Pool (located behind Adrian Burnett Elementary) will be open through Labor Day and is accepting new members from within the subdivision and from other neighborhoods. A diving board, baby pool, and covered picnic area and grill are available for use, and a lifeguard is on duty at all times. Members and nonmembers may also reserve the facility at an additional charge for private family parties, sports teams, reunions or other events.

Annual household family membership dues are $165 (plus a $125 one-time new member registration fee).

Info or to join: Ken Davis, 748-0070 or mrkld40@ yahoo.com. â&#x2013; Powell Lions Club meets 7 p.m. each first and third Thursday at 7142 Old Clinton Pike. â&#x2013; Powell Republican Club meets at 7 p.m. each third Thursday at Shoneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Emory. Open to all Republicans. â&#x2013; XYZ Club for seniors meets at 10:30 a.m. each first Wednesday at Powell Church, 323 W. Emory Road.

Info: 938-2741.

HEALTH NOTES â&#x2013; A demonstration of the Alexander Technique, a practical method for learning to move with more ease, will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, at Lawson McGhee library, 500 W. Church Ave. Admission is free but preregistration is required.

Info: Lilly Sutton, 387-7600 or www.lillysutton.com. â&#x2013; Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s caregiver support group meets 6-7 p.m. each third Thursday at Elmcroft Assisted Living and Memory Care in Halls.

Light refreshments. RSVP appreciated. Info: 925-2668. â&#x2013; Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support group meets 6:30 p.m. each first Thursday at Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 7225 Old Clinton Pike. Info: 9387245. â&#x2013; Cancer survivor support groups, Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings and Tuesday evenings, at the Cancer Support Community of East Tennessee, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Support groups for cancer caregivers, Monday evenings. Cancer family bereavement group, Thursday evenings.

Info: 546-4661 or www. cancersupportet.org. â&#x2013; Covenant Healthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bodyworks offers community exercise for all ages at $3 per class. Classes include Easy Cardio Max, Mind and Body, and Senior Cardio.

Visit www.covenanthealth. com/bodyworks or call 541-4500 to find a location near you. â&#x2013; Grief support groups at Fort Sanders Sevier Hospital 6 p.m. each first Thursday; 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. each third Wednesday at the Covenant Home Care Knoxville office; and 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. each fourth Wednesday at the Covenant Home Care Oak Ridge office. Registration is required. Info or to register: 541-4500. â&#x2013; The Healthy Living Kitchen Team at the University of Tennessee Medical Center has published a cook-

their animals if a hardship arises such as job loss, a medical issue, etc. All donations can be dropped off at 6717 Kingston Pike.

Also on the calendar for June 9 is a celebration of PetCoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Adoption Weekend from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Young-Williams Animal Center will have an off-site adoption event at the PetCo in Farragut on Brooklawn Street. This is a great opportunity to add to your family since the adoption fees will be discounted, and every adopted dog can go home with a large bag of food for 50 percent off.

Info: http://www.petco. c om/p e tc o _ Pa ge _ PC _ petadoptionshome.aspx.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bark in the Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; How many chances do you get to party with your best friend â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you know, the real one, with four legs?

There will be games, vendors, food and a silent auction. This is truly something everyone in the family can enjoy (except maybe the cats).

After the event, people can participate in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Light Up the Darkness Memorial Sara Walkâ&#x20AC;? starting at 9 p.m. Folks Barrett and their dogs will walk from Market Square to the State Street garage in memory of a lost pet or person.

Registration for the walk is $20 ($25 day of) and inThe Humane Society of cludes a T-shirt, glow bracethe Tennessee Valley will host let, a customizable racing bib its 18th annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bark in the for your dog and a memberParkâ&#x20AC;? from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, ship to the humane society.

June 9, on Market Square. With your membership, you

All participants in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Light Up the Darkness Memorial Walkâ&#x20AC;? will receive a glow bracelet.

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will also receive 10 percent off all products and services at Adopt-a-Pet and Fix-a-Pet. While weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on the subject of the Humane Society, it is currently in dire need of pet food to stock its â&#x20AC;&#x153;no questions askedâ&#x20AC;? food pantry.

Folks in the area can receive help from the pantry to feed

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book called â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Recipe for Life.â&#x20AC;? It is available for $35 at the gift shop or online at www.utmedicalcenter.org.

Info: 305-6877. â&#x2013; Lung cancer support group meets 6 p.m. each third Monday at Baptist West Cancer Center, 10820 Parkside Drive. No charge, light refreshments served.

Info: Trish or Amanda, 2187081. â&#x2013; Stop Smoking: 1-800-7848669 (1-800-QUITNOW) is a program of the Knox County Health Department.

The hotline is answered 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. â&#x2013; UT Hospice conducts ongoing orientation sessions for adults (18 and older) interested in becoming volunteers with its program.

No medical experience is required. Training is provided. Info: 544-6279. â&#x2013; UT Hospice Adult Grief Support, for any adult who is suffering loss, meets 5 to 6:30 p.m. each first and third Tuesday in the UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper will be served. Info or to reserve a spot: 544-6277.

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News from Rural/Metro

The real signs of drowning

By Rob Webb What does Hollywood teach us about drowning?

On the silver screen, drowning victims yell for help and wave frantically to those on shore Webb alerting lifeguards to their plight.

This dramatized version of a dangerous situation gives people an unrealistic view of what drowning really looks like.

In a real drowning situation, a victim can slip quickly and quietly under the water before anyone recognizes the danger.

Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death in children 15 and under. According to the Centers for Disease Control, an estimated 750 children will drown next year, and about 375 of them will drown within 25 yards of a parent or adult. In 10 percent of those drownings, the adult will notice them, but not realize the serious warning signs until it is too late.

Drowning victims often cannot get their mouths above the water long enough to inhale to call for help. Their limbs will be busy under the surface pushing down on the water, trying to bring their

Linnie Sexton supervises her daughter, Riley, while enjoying a day at the lake. May is National Water Safety month, and Rural/Metro urges parents to supervise their children while enjoying water activities. Photo submitted mouths above the surface to breathe. Their bodies will be upright with no evidence of a kick or struggle.

These are signs of something called Instinctive Drowning Response.

Once this critical point is reached, a rescuer may have as little as 20 to 60 seconds to save a child before he or she slips beneath the surface. If someone is waving and calling for help, the situation is still grave. This is a sign of aquatic distress, which can quickly escalate to Instinctive Drowning Response.

Watch for these warning signs of Instinctive Drowning Response: â&#x2013; Mouth submerged

or head tilted back with mouth open â&#x2013; Eyes closed or glassy, unable to focus â&#x2013; Hair over forehead or eyes â&#x2013; Vertical position in water â&#x2013; Hyperventilating or gasping â&#x2013; Appear to be climbing an invisible ladder.

When supervising a child in the water, remove all distractions, stay alert and know basic CPR. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let Hollywood fool you. Know the real signs of drowning, and swimming can be a safe and fun activity for your family this summer.

Rob Webb is East Tennessee Division General Manager for Rural/Metro.

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Lost & Found

13 Farms & Land

45 Duplexes

73 General

109 Dogs

FOUND: LARGE WHITE MALE CAT W/ CHARCOAL SPOTS. Found near Salem Church Rd. Call 922-6154.

If owner not found, we will give away to good home.

FAMILY FARM with MOVE-IN READY HOUSECLEANING, small farmhouse, 1 BR duplex close F/T no nights or to UT, appls incl. + weekends. 4-person 2 BR 1 BA stor. bldg, washer & dryer, team, West Knox covered carport, on 14 acres farm land, $475/mo. 865-457-8362 location. Call The or 865-936-2887 Maids at 670-0025. cleared pasture land w/some wood land.

1 mi. from Wartburg city limits on Catoosa Houses - Unfurnished 74 Restaurant Equipment 133C Rd., 3 mi. from MISSING from Halls/ Catoosa Wildlife area. CLAXTON-Powell, 3 BR Soda Cooler & 2 door Powell area since For more info.

2 BA, spacious, coolers, kitchen 4/10: LARGE WHITE 423-215-2210 after 5pm convenient, 1st/L/DD accessories for sale DOG. Female, 6.5 yrs No pets. 865-748-3644 CALL 865-235-7622 old. REWARD for return. Call 963-7317, if FTN CITY 3BR/1BA, no answer lv msg.

2-car carport, Cats 140 fenced backyard. $800/mo +$400 dam ADOPTION. Special Notices 15 dep. Call 201-7159.

CATS & KITTENS Halls/Gibbs, 2 BR, 1 BA Full vet. $65. 865-765-3400 IF YOU USED WD conn., no pets. $500 www.happypawskitttenrescue.org YAZ / YASMIN / mo. & $500 sec. dep. 1 OCELLA Acreage- Tracts 46 yr. lse req. 6512 Archer HIMALAYAN Kittens, BIRTH CONTROL Rd. 865-388-2736 CFA, Seal Point & PILLS or Torti, S&W, $350.

22 ACRES, a NuvaRING 865-548-9205 5 min. from Super VAGINAL RING 76 Wal-Mart, off Norris Condo Rentals CONTRACEPTIVE PERSIAN FLAT Fwy. w/3BR, 2BA, between 2001 & the Face Kittens, diff. present & suffered a 2 car gar. Manufactured CONDO FOR RENT, colors.

Adorable.

North Knox, 2 BR, 2 home (like new). stroke or heart attack 423-627-4426. full BA, 1 car gar. $150,000. or developed blood Near East Towne. clots, you may be en- Call Scott, 865-388-9656. $750/mo. No pets. titled to compensaDogs 141 CATOOSA Property, 865-389-8244 tion. Call Attorney hunter's retreat, 6.4 Charles Johnson. acres adjoining AKITA PUPS, CKC, 1-800-535-5727 Catoosa Wildlife, in 2 Fem., health warr., Island Ford Creek S&W. $450 ea. 615-273views. For 2778, 615-631-0346 Adoption 21 w/mtn. more info. call 423AMERICAN BULLDOG 215-2210 after 5pm WE ARE LOOKING pups, born 3/20/12. to expand our family Ftn City Area. Condo NKC Reg. 1st shots. through adoption. If Lease to Purchase.

Asking $400. 865-414-9562 Cemetery Lots 49 you are pregnant and 2BR, 2.5BA. $800/mo. ***Web ID# 986067*** considering an adoption 1-2 PLOTS, Oak Ridge + $40/mo. HOA. Border Collie puppies, plan, please contact Cal l 865-679-8105 Memorial Park, us at 1-866-918-4482.

ABCA reg, blk & Oak Ridge, sold out We have a lot of love wht, $175 ea. 423garden. $2300 ea. Wanted To Rent 82 240-8178; 423-365-6076 to give.

865-660-6610. www.lindaanddave.com BOSTON TERRIERS 2 CEM. plots, AKC, M & F, Shots

Highland West, & wormed. $400.

For Sale By Owner 40a Ret. Private Detective $2500 both, 865-925-1536 & Author needs 1-2BR ***Web Call 865-297-2535.

ID# 985873*** house on secluded, HISTORIC 2-STY farmhouse w/2 ac. 2 LOTS located at private property with CAVACHONS - NonSherwood Memorial rent reduced in exNewly renovated & shedding, few if any Gardens, $1500 ea. change for security restored, kit w/appls, in the Knox area. obo.

719-291-9246; and/or light caretaker new windows, Almost 9 mos. old, 865-524-4575. duties. 865-323-0937 doors, hdwd flrs. spayed/neutered, Must see! $109,000. microchipped, 4 CEMETERY LOTS,

Call 368-7059. brother & sister, Woodlawn Cemetery, very playful & REDUCED TO SALE Section B, $1100 each. lovable. $650 ea.

Private owner $253,500 "as is" and Manfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Home Lots 87 865-599-0398 865-922-4028 buyer pays all closing ***Web ID# 986199*** fees; Or Rent, $1300. 4 PLOTS in LynnPRIVATE MOBILE Tellico Village, aprx. hurst.

Monument HOME LOT ONLY CAVALIER / BIS2700 SF, 4BR, 3 1/2BA HONS, white & red, rights incl'd. $5500 in Powell for rent. w/bonus, 2 car gar., 4 1st shot, very dear. for all. 687-7730 $250/mo. 386-5154 1/2% assumable FHA $400. 865-216-5770. loan. 423-388-5168. ***Web ID# 987194*** HIGHLAND MEM. ***Web ID# 983580*** $2,100 ea; $7,800 for Cosmetology 101 all 4.

Mountain 7 wks, shots/wormed North 40n views. 865-386-1630 865-932-2333.

HIGHLAND MEMORIAL ***Web ID# 986112*** WEST, Garden of 4 $125,000 AWESOME LOCATION gospels, 4 plots, $8000 Chihuahua small babies, NORRIS FREEWAY cash. 541-944-1316 appleheads, pretty 3 BR, 2 BA, 2 car colors, S&W, Regis., gar., 2 acres. Modular $250 up. 865-387-2859 Real Estate Wanted 50 home. Super clean. ***Web ID# 984222*** Call Scott 865-388-9656 DACHSHUNDS MINI Mix, M & F, lots of Cash, Take over West 40w Pay colors. 1st shot. $300payments.

Repairs $450. 865-216-5770 not a problem. Any ***Web ID# 987196*** 1 ACRE with 3 BR, 2 situation. 865-712-7045 BA 1056 heated SF GOLDENDOODLE, home, 9 yrs old, loWE BUY HOUSES Rare black male, 5 cated at 9901 Dutch- Any Reason, Any Condition mos. old, $650. 865town Rd. FSBO. 865-548-8267 671-3894, 865-604-0012 Asking $109,900 & www.ttrei.com owner will finance Golden Retriever Pups, with $5,000 down. reg., shots/ wormed Call Bill at 877-488- Investment Prop-Sale 61 $250.

865-382-4199, 5060 ext 323 865-933-5894 INVESTMENT Oppty 495+ KNOX AREA LAB PUPPIES, black 2 BR, full bsmt.

FORECLOSURES $150-750K females, reg., w/exterior entrance, ^ mother on prem.

Call for a complete list! covered front porch $350. 865-748-5654 the length of house, Trucking Opportunities 106 865.291.0355 needs some work.

The Holli McCray Group PUPS AKC reg., $44,900. 865-523-1198 DRIVERS CLASS-B LAB at Keller Williams black & yellow $250, CDL: Great Pay & 865.694.5904 chocolate $300.

Home-Time!

NoComm. Prop. - Rent 66 Forced Dispatch! 423-636-1307 FOX DEN New singles from *Ow ner F in anc ing* Dublin terminal to General RETAIL for 109 Upper bracket corporate rent, (2) SPACES surrounding states.

32x40 avail. hom e. Cus tom built, 888-567-4861 Hwy. 66, Sevierville 5400 Sq Ft. 4BR, 4.5BA high traffic 865-577-5028 on golf course.

FULL-TIME POSITION Contact Brackfield & Assoc. 691-8195 Apts - Unfurnished 71

141 Lawn-Garden Equip. 190 Motor Homes

Scottish Terrier puppies, AKC, really cute, black & wheaton, M&F, vet ckd & ready, $300-$400. 865-441-6708

CRAFTSMAN 36" tow behind tiller, 8.75 HP, B & S eng., exc. cond. $750. 423-346-9715

SIBERIAN Husky AKC Pups, champ lines, shots, $400-$500.

865-995-1386 ***Web ID# 984255***

$200. 865-671-3894 or 865-604-0012

LG 2BR/1.5BA townhouse, Halls area.

Includes water. Call 207-1346.

2 BR, 2 BA, 1 level, 1911 SF, sunrm, 2 c.

THE OLD CITY gar., gated comm., 1BR, 1BA, studio apt. $204,900. 865-806-8430 in the Heart of the Old City. Hrdwd flrs, new new tile, DW, Residence Lots 44 carpet, disposal, W/D conn.,

Must see to appreciate.

FSBO, PARTIAL inSorry NO Pets. terest in residential $525/mo. + $525 DD & building lot in West 1st mo. rent due at Knoxville. $26,000. time of signing lease.

966-9623. Principals A min. of 1 yr. lease only, no realtors. req. For more info. or to see, call Ghippi Lee or Connie Taylor at (865) 524-4974, Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5:30pm.

All days available.

Background & drug screen required.

Apply in Person, M-F 8am - 4pm

Parkview Senior Living 10914 Kingston Pike

Apts - Furnished 72 WALBROOK STUDIOS 25 1-3 60 7 $140 weekly. Discount avail. Util, TV, Ph, Stv, Refrig, Basic Cable. No Lse.

Homes

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Male, 16 wks., reg., shots, $300. 850-2875

Horses

202

KAWASAKI 550 LTD 1983 model, runs great, only 7700 mi.

Complete BR group by $1250. 865-599-0583.

Basset with Serta king bedding, new cond. Cost over $6000. $1750/b.o. 865-384-3940

PET GROOMING Wait or drop off.

Andersonville Pk, Halls 925-3154

Free Pets

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ADOPT! Looking for a lost pet or a new one?

Visit YoungWilliams Animal Center, the official shelter for the City of Knoxville & Knox County: 3201 Division St. Knoxville. knoxpets.org

Landscaping

Pressure Washing 350

338

CREATIVE LANDSCAPES Mowing, mulching, bed clean up, aeration, over-seeding, fertilizing. Install / Removal / Trimming of shrubs.

We pay attention to detail! 925-4595

Lawn Care

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Moving Out of state, furniture, kit. items, misc. merch. Gettysvue area, 865-235-7622

16 CU. FT. upright freezer $150. Frost free refrig. with icemaker $250. 865-6713894 or 865-604-0012

Collectibles

213

FIGURINES, Lladro, Andrea, Santini, & more. Big collection 865-382-4832

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500 ATV, 272 hrs. $4,200. 865-660-1386

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Cement / Concrete 315

We Are Paying Top Dollar For Your Junk Vehicles. Fast, Free Pickup. 865-556-8956

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225 Utility Trailers 255

NEW FAMILIES, TRAILERS, 5319 Clairidge Rd UTILITY all sizes available. off Tazewell Pk. 865-986-5626.

Fri/ Sat June 1&2, smokeymountaintrailers.com 8a-2p. Variety of items.

GARAGE SALE 7705 Bellchase Ln in Emory Chase s/d.

Fri/Sat June 1 & 2, 8a-? Lots of great deals!

GARAGE SALE Sat June 2, 8a-2p at Beverly Field Way NEW HOLLAND H6830 off Shannondale.

Trail Disc Mower.

Mowed 200 acres 6-FAMILY since new. Exc. cond. HUGE SALE at Paulette $12,500 865-659-0212 Bldg, Hwy 33, Maynardville. Big variCollectible Farm Foods 151 ety! home interior, all sizes clothes & shoes for kids & HEIRLOOM TOadults, HH items, MATO PLANTS! toys, some an60 varieties! Now tiques, etc. Wed/ ready at Hardins Thur, May 30 & 31, Mtn Organics, 622 8:30-6.

Loyston Rd, Maynardville. 992-1462 HUGE GARAGE/ MOVING SALE! Furn, misc HH. Building Materials 188 Everything must go!

June 1 & 2, 8aLadders, Aluminum type Fri/Sat 2p at 114 N. David Dr 1, 40 ft $375; 32 ft.

Maynardville. $275; wooden step 300 lb., 16 ft. $165. HUGE SALE Sat June 10 ft. $95. 898-5664 2nd. Palmer Hills s/d off E. Emory SUMMER METAL Rd, follow signs.

BUILDINGS Lots of clothes girls' Pre-Summer Sale NB - 3T, boys 8 & THOUSANDS off with 10, & adult (some Clearance Pricing name brands), toys, Availability includes HH items. Canceled 16x24, 24x25, 20x30, if raining. & More! While Available - Call Today SALE FRI/SAT June (888) 873-1553.

1 & 2, 8a-1p at 6906 Crumley Ln, ShadTERRA COTTA Roof owcreek s/d. Lots of Tiles, 20,000 tiles baby girl clothes ready for hauling.

NB -3T, toys, HH. $1 ea. Call Al at 6885657 or 637-0827.

YARD SALE Fri June 1, 8a-3p at 9203 Old Maynardville General 109 Hwy off Loyston Rd. Canister sets, dishes, HH items, desk, printer, Acer 17" monitor, scanner, clothing, and EOE. M/F/D/V much more!

MG MIDGET, 1976, gold convertible, 2nd owner, original papers, garage kept, great cond. $8,500 (appraised $20,000 & insured) 865-679-1340

Mowing, mulching, bed clean-up, aeration, over-seeding, trimming, fertilizing. Free est, reasonable! 9 25 -4595

Now hiring for the Kingston Pike Store

Campers

235

PROWLER 5th Wheel 1997, 30 ft, 14' superslide, queen bed, new tires, exc. cond. $7500. 865-680-6375

And More!

REDUCED! Absolute dollhouse. 3BR/2BA, 2-car gar, new real hdwd flrs in FR, hall & BR. Open cath FR & kit, fenced backyard, ready to move into. 100% financing available. MLS# 783406. $105,900.

Mercedes Convertible new soft top, $5000 cash. 865-693-5055; 455-5013

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Childcare

316

COOPER'S BUDGET LAWN CARE. Cheaper than the rest, but still the best. Aeration, mulching, mowing, trimming, fertilizing, overseeding, etc. Dependable, free estimates. 384-5039.

Excavating/Grading 326 ^

Plumbing

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Motor Homes

CADILLAC ETS 2007 Low miles $12,500. 865-805-9578

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FORD ASPIRE 1995, 5 spd, A/C, avg. 3840mpg, $1,650. 865922-1861, 865-567-5404 FORD FUSION SE 2006, 9K mi, auto., cruise, 6-CD, locally driven, $12,500. 865-474-1649

Air Cond / Heating 301

237

^ Bobcat/Backhoe. Small dump truck. Small jobs welcome & appreciated!

Call 688-4803 or 660-9645.

Fleetwood Bounder 2002. Ex cond, 31K mi., 32', always gar., 2 lg slides w/awning, 2 AC, backup camera, airhorn, 5K Onan gen, convection microwave, Corian countertops, shwr/tub, daylight shades, non-smoke $33,000. 865-376-5937 HOLIDAY Rambler 2008. Cummins diesel pusher/Allison, 10+ mpg, always under cover, loaded, 37K mi., $75,000. Crossville 931-459-2382 or 813-210-0500

Applicants should be 16 years of age or older. IdentiďŹ cation required for interviews.

Background checks and drug screens also required. Kroger is a drug-free environment.

352

CORVETTE 1986 ODYSSEY LEXTRA Pace Car conv. 48K PONTOON (NICE), 22'. Johnson 50HP, mi., all orig., yellow Hustler trlr., loaded w/blk top. Documents, with extras. $13,900. $11,500 obo. 865-755-4729 ***Web ID# 985336*** 423-562-5173 lv. msg.

MAZDA RX-8 GT SEA RAY 210 Bow 2004, Lthr, Nav., all Rider 2001, 1 owner, options. Exc. inside Mercruiser 5.0L, EFI (240 HP), Exc. & out. 60k mi. $11,000.

Call Mon-Fri. 9-5pm $ 18,900. 865-567-1668 865-693-5995 ***Web ID# 984220*** ***Web ID# 985953*** SUNTRACKER PARTY BARGE, ^ 2005, 27-I/O Regency Domestic 265 Ed w/trlr. $20,000.

865-201-0320

28' ALL AUTOMATIC camper, automatic extension room, screened in porch, $10,000. 865-286-9247

Employee Discount on Kroger Brands

Roofing / Siding

LOVING HOME has day care openings EDDIE'S LAWN SVC Attention to detail! for infants to 3-yearCommercial/resiold.

References Plymouth Roadrunner dential/condos, lic'd avail. 922-9455.

1970, compl. disas& ins'd. 776-4529 sem., all new parts, big block 4 sp.

318 $7000/b.o.

865-771- Cleaning 3545; 865-850-1174.

FRED'S CHRISTIAN CLEANING LAWN CARE SERVICE. DeSport Utility 261 LADY Seeding, aerating, pendable, refs, Call trimming, etc. Mi705-5943. nor mower repairs.

Honda Passport 1999, CLEANING NETWORK Reasonable, great refs!

4x4, AT, V6, alloy whls, Wkly/ Bi-wkly/ Mo. 679-1161 CD, 149K mi, $4995 Good refs! Free est. ^ obo. 423-744-7775 258-9199 or 257-1672.

LAWN & Landscape ISUZU ASCENDER Maintenance. 20 yrs HOUSE 2005, black, 4DR, 4 exp, free est. PayWD, 102K mi., CLEANING ment plans avail. $6,400. 865-435-9391 Ca ll V i vi an 865-978-2562.

924-2579 ISUZU AXIOM 2002, V6 AT, 145K mi, alloy Wkly, bi-wkly, 1-time Painting / Wallpaper 344 wheels, $4995 obo. HOUSECLEANING 423-744-7775 FOR YOU Excellent work! Wkly or CATHY'S PAINTING JEEP Grand Cherokee & wallpaper rebi-monthly. 865-712Ltd 1994, 191k mi, moval. Free est.

9806. white, brush guard, 454-1793 or 947-5688 $3400. 865-599-5192 Need an extra hand ALL TYPES roofing, with housecleaning FRESHCOAT PAINTguaranteed to fix TOYOTA 4-RUNNER ING Res/Comm'l, or yardwork? any leak. Special SR5, 2007, 2 WD, 24 Int/Ext. Free est. coating for metal Call 922-1500. mpg, 113K mi., 1 865-978-6645 roofs, slate, chimowner, garage kept, Stacey's Cleaning Svc ney repair. 455-5042 excell. maint., new tires & alignment, Housecleaning at a Paving 345 lower cost! Wkly/Bi new brakes & spark Stump Removal 355 weekly, free est. plugs, never been Lic'd, refs. 659-1511 wrecked, $15,000.

865-567-0138 TREE WORK & Power Stump VOLVO XC90 2007, Electrical 323 Grinder. Free est, 67K mi, loaded, leather, 50 yrs exp! 804-1034 3rd row seat, private V O L E l e c t r i c owner, $14,999. call

I n s t a l l a t i o n 865-591-6300.

Tree Service 357 Repair ***Web ID# 986104*** Maintenance Imports 262 Sg re ar dv iecse U p Cab l e HONDA CIVIC EX P h on e L i n es 2005, 65K mi., good S ma l l j o b s cond. $6500. Call welco me.

865-475-4350.

License d/Ins ured HYUNDAI ELANTRA Ofc : 9 4 5 -3 05 4 2009, 1 owner, 67k Cell: 705-6357 mi, exc. cond. $10,500. 865-984-3324

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WEERES 2006 20' Pontoon, w/50HP Johnson, incl. cvr. & trlr. $9500. 865-680-2656

*Repairs/additions *Garages/roofs/decks *Siding/paint/floors

938-4848 or 363-4848

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2003 Sea Fox, 20', CC, 115 Merc, w/trailer, exc cond, $9500. 865- Nissan Altima 2.5 SL, 475-3842 lv msg 2007, 1 owner, leather, new tires, DONZI 21 ft bow rider sunroof, boat w/ trailer, $13,000. 865-523-0285 compl. renovated, $10,500. 865-806-3006 Sports 264 ***Web ID# 985778***

At Kroger, the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest grocery retailer, we treat all our customers fairly. This type of appreciation carries over to our employees, too. By offering a comprehensive training program, combined with the potential for career development, we make sure everyone has plenty of opportunity to shine. This makes working at Kroger as enjoyable as shopping here.

BEELER'S LAWN SERVICE

BASEMENT SALE 4 Wheel Drive 258 Sat June 2, 9a-2p at Morning Dove Cir- FORD 1997 4x4 Diesel cle off Villa Rd in 350, white, long bed, Ftn City. Large vaasking $10,000 OBO. riety!

Must see. 865-2276995, 865-384-1131 BEST EVER GARAGE SALE! ThuSat May 31, June 1 Antiques Classics 260 & 2, 8a-2p. 2908 Titanium Ln. HH items, name-brand CHEVY CORVETTE 1980, auto./350, 35K clothing for children mi.

Ex. cond. & adults, too much $16,900. 865-585-5645 more to mention!

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Licensed General Contractor Restoration, remodeling, additions, kitchens, bathrooms, decks, sunrooms, garages, etc.

Residential & commercial, free estimates.

922-8804, Herman Love.

Autos Wanted 253 A BETTER CASH OFFER for junk cars, trucks, vans, running or not. 865-456-3500

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CARPENTRY, VINYL windows, doors, siding, floor jacking & leveling, painting, plumbing, elec, bsmnt waterproofing, hvac repair, floor & attic insulation. 455-5042

ATVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 238a Household Appliances 204a Honda Foreman 2007

Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market 150 Garage Sales

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HAROLD'S GUTTER SERVICE. Will clean front & back $20 & up.

Quality work, guaranteed. Call 288-0556.

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MIKE DARDEN LICENSED PLUMBER 922-775 8

DENNY'S FURNITURE REPAIR. Refinish, reglue, etc. 45 yrs exp!

922-6529 or 466-4221

HONDA DN-01 Cruiser 2009, 700CC, AT, exceptional low miles, dark candy red, warr., fuel inj. & more. $8900. 865-607-6742. ***Web ID# 987001***

Pet Services

9225 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37922

Flexible Schedules Tuition Reimbursement Comprehensive Health Insurance

306 Furniture Refinish. 331 Plumbing

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CUSTOM DESIGNED LADIES DINNER RING. 14 kt. YG. $1800 (appr. $2500). 865-776-1665

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HARLEY DAVIDSON FXCW 2008 - Rocker, 2K in extras, 3100 mi. $14,500. 423-404-2862.

143 Jewelry

Please apply at www.kroger.com/careers to location #524 9305 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922. We are interviewing on May 29th at our new store located at 9225 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922 at 10am, 2pm and 6pm. (Please apply online before event)

257-1332 â&#x20AC;˘ 922-4400 lolton123@aol.com

Avail incl. 16x24, 24x25, 20x30 & more! 888-869-8506

Boats Motors

Jason McMahan

Motorcycles

YARD SALE SAT JUNE 2 8AM - 1PM 3700 SEEBER DR.

MCMAHAN, JASON 967734MASTER Ad Size 2 x 6 4c N <ec>

READY TO MOVE INTO! 3BR/2BA, cath FR & DR w/ lam hdwd, W/I closets in all BRs, lam hdwd in master, fenced backyard, tile kit, perfect starter home. Must see inside! MLS# 787984. $109,900.

Thousands off with Clearance Pricing.

PASTURE LAND FOR RENT FOR HORSES. $50.

CALL 865-771-9353.

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ABSOLUTELY PERFECT! All brick 4BR/3.5BA, 2-car gar on main & over-sized 2-car in bsmnt. Real hdwd flrs, 18â&#x20AC;? tile, granite kit, dbl crown molding, bonus rm, rec rm, media rm & office. Master on main w/jacuzzi, approx 3300 SF. A real showplace. MLS# 785076. $319,900.

SUMMER METAL BUILDINGS Pre-Summer Sale

YORKIE TEACUP

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Condos- Townhouses 42

Buildings for Sale 191

STANDARD POODLES AKC, variety of colors. 10 wks. $450 865-221-4353. ***Web ID# 984398***

Chihuahua Puppies

PARKVIEW INDEPENDENT LIVING FOOD SERVICE, LAUNDRY 930752MASTER GENERAL Ad &Size 2 x 2FLOATER for allwntd shifts. bw NW help <ec> FOOD SERVERS, 4-8pm

LEAF SHREDDER

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TROPI-CAL 2006, 34' 2", diesel pusher, w/freight liner XC series chassis, air suspension, air brakes, gently used.

11,567 mi. Gen. has 215 hrs., Corian kit. counter top, cherry finish cab., 2 slide outs. 2 tv's, DVD/VCR combo. $115,000 obo.

865-584-4737. ***Web ID# 985332***

Fencing

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BREEDEN'S TREE SERVICE

327

CARDWELL FENCE CO. 25 yrs exp!

Free est!

Over 30 yrs. experience!

Trimming, removal,

Gary Cardwell, Owner

stump grinding,

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brush chipper,

Alterations/Sewing 303 ALTERATIONS

BY FAITH

aerial bucket truck.

Flooring

330

Licensed & insured.

Men women, children. CERAMIC TILE inCustom-tailored stallation.

Floors/ clothes for ladies of all walls/ repairs. 33 yrs exp, exc work! sizes plus kids!

Faith Koker 938-1041 John 938-3328

Free estimates!

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Nick Pavlis

Always saying yes Nick Pavlis is Friend of Fountain City

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By Betty Bean

ick Pavlis is vice mayor of Knoxville and represents the south side of town on City Council, but never has he forgotten where he came from, and the folks in Fountain City haven’t forgotten, either. They have found that he’s never too busy to hear them out, and always willing to help when he can. That’s why they decided to show him that they appreciate him.

Pavlis, who grew up on Gibbs Drive, will receive the Friend of Fountain City Award from Fountain City Town Hall at the Honor Fountain City Day celebration today (May 28). As a former Town Hall board member, he says this award is very meaningful to him.

“This one is really special to me. It truly is an honor.”

It isn’t hard to get Pavlis to start reminiscing about growing up in his old neighborhood.

“Even though I’ve ended up in South Knoxville, my family’s roots are very much embedded in Fountain City, and it means a tremendous amount to me to be honored by the folks in the community I grew up in. I still remember Jack’s Tackle Box (the live bait shop) on Broadway and big old Tommy Hensley coming out to wash your windshield at his Amoco station and how cold the water was at the entrance to the cave in Fountain City Park.”

He recalled the Dempster-Francis house on the corner: “I will always remember when I’d sell Krispy Kremes for the safety patrol at Smithwood and Ms. Francis would never fail to buy donuts from me.”

Nick and his family – his parents Bill and Jamie, his sister Tina and brothers Bill Jr. and Sam – lived in a house at the intersection of Gibbs and Stanton that his grandparents, George and Christine Pavlis, bought in the 1940s. The family attended the Church of the Good Shepherd, and the elder Pavlises operated the Bijou Restaurant, located downtown, just across from the old News Sentinel building. His nephew Tyler Pavlis is a Fountain City Town Hall board member (who did not vote on giving his uncle the award, by the way).

“My whole family has been involved in Fountain City,” Nick Pavlis said.

He is a 1973 graduate of Central High School, which carries a whole other set of fond memories.

“We were undefeated and ranked second in the state when we got beaten in the sectional playoff in Bristol. It was Boom-

er Boring’s last year of coaching,” he said.

Pavlis is a 1977 graduate of the University of Tennessee Chattanooga. After graduation, he went to work in the family business, A&B Distributors, a gourmet wholesale operation founded in 1972 by Bill Pavlis, who served as chair of County Commission and was appointed to fill out the unexpired City Council term when Milton Roberts died in office.

Nick was living in North Knoxville when he was elected to an at-large City Council seat in 1995. He served for 10 years.

By 2008, he had been out of public office for awhile and decided to give it another go. He had moved to South Knoxville and ran for the District 1 seat, despite having a demanding job as director of government and media relations for Charter Communications for an area that includes all of Tennessee and Louisiana.

He was elected by a comfortable margin, and last year his colleagues elected him vice mayor. He has built a reputation as one of the hardest-working and most accessible city officials.

“Lord have mercy, I’ve worked hard,” Pavlis said. “Things have been difficult out here with that Henley Bridge closing, but I still attend meetings all over town. That’s been my MO. We’re elected citywide, and I feel like I’m everybody’s council member. I get emails from all over town and I’ve made a lot of relationships throughout the years. I always contribute to Honor Fountain City Day, the Lions Club, the schools.

“Any time they ask, I’m always saying yes.”

Honoring Town Hall at 40 Organizations arise in response to a need. That is just what happened in 1972 when a Minnesota firm (Dayton Hudson Corporation) decided the historic Woodward-Williams Mansion, built by Col. J.C. Woodward in 1890, should be demolished and replaced by their large department store. Almost simultaneously, Gresham Middle School also had urgent needs.

Fountain City Town Hall, a nonprofit community group, was founded that year with a mission to serve, protect and assist in the preservation and development of our neighborhoods. The emphasis of the organization is to avert problems by actively supporting our residential community, advocating controlled commercial development and keeping residents informed on pertinent issues.

Through the volunteer efforts of its officers, board of directors, committees

and an informed membership, Town Hall monitors and addresses Knoxville City Council, the Metropolitan Planning Commission, the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals and other governmental groups.

Town Hall takes a proactive role in working with the agencies and other community groups to press for sensible, effective legislation. It works to achieve the careful interpretation of statues and policies to ensure the integrity of our community.

Established by John Adair in 1788 just two years after James White established White’s Fort on the banks of First Creek at what was then known as the Holston River, Fountain City grew and became the largest unincorporated community in the U.S. Although it has preserved its history and its unique identity, the suburb was annexed to the city of Knoxville in 1962.

To honor its heritage and embrace its future, Town Hall organizes “Honor Fountain City Day.” The community gathers in Fountain City Park each Memorial Day in the largest community event of its type in Knox County.

To preserve its history, Town Hall sponsored the publication of the fourth edition of Nannie Lee Hicks’ book “History of Fountain City” in 2000. A series of paintings, posters and other “Scenes of Old Fountain City” have been featured for sale at each Honor Fountain City Day for several years.

Co-founded by Mary Lou Horner and her fellow PTA members at Gresham Middle School, Town Hall is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year with a special emphasis on its role in community progress at this year’s Honor Fountain City Day.

The 50th anniversary of the annexation of Fountain City and the 40th anniversary of the founding of Fountain City Town Hall will be celebrated on Honor Fountain City Day in Fountain City Park from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28. A commemorative T-shirt will be available there.

The community is urged to support Town Hall through active membership and participation in its meetings and forums. Family dues are $10 a year (Send to: Treasurer, Fountain City Town Hall, P.O. Box 18001, Knoxville, TN 37928).

Dr. Jim Tumblin contributed to this report.

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Central High School (c. 1906). Knox County purchased the former Holbrook College in 1906 and enrolled 134 students in the first class that fall. Courtesy of Thompson Historic Photographs

Great schools in Fountain City A

By JJim B i Tumblin T b blli

marked enhancement in the quality of the educational system in Fountain City occurred when an agent for Alfred Holbrook’s National Normal University* in Lebanon, Ohio, came to talk with the officials of the Fountain City Land Company in 1892.

The Land Company thought that sales of residential lots would increase with an improvement in the cultural environment. They also thought that the housing and food service that would be required by the student body would assist the business community.

Holbrook’s agent was so pleased with the offer made by the land company that he accepted it and chose a site for the school on the hill overlooking the park and the businesses in central Fountain City. By April 1893, a contract for $41,800 was given to a local firm, W.H. Dawn and Company. They were engaged to build three large three-story brick buildings, two wooden dormitories for boys on the west side of the school and the president’s home to the east. The third floor of Fountain Head Hotel was used as a girl’s dormitory.

Holbrook College opened on Sep. 4, 1893, with an enrollment of 100 students.

There were nine departments including a normal college to train those who wanted to become teachers, a business college, a school of art, a music conservatory and a military department.

There were many distinguished graduates: E.E. Patton (Class of 1900), who became the principal at Central High School and later the mayor of Knoxville, and Hassie K. Gresham (Class of 1902), who also became the principal of Central High School, among them.

When the main Holbrook College building burned in 1900, their insurance provided for its rebuilding but it was soon bought by the Tennessee Baptist Association. With the advent of state support for colleges and universities and increasing competition from religious schools, such as Carson-Newman, the college closed in about 1905.

In 1906 the buildings were sold to Knox County and Central High School was

born.

The early Walter b T Th l principals i i l were: W lt E. Miller (1906-1911), J. Frank Davidson (1911-1918) and E.E. Patton (1918-1919).

Hassie K. Gresham became principal in 1919. So far as can be determined, she was the first female principal in the state.

She served until 1947 and saw the enrollment increase from 192 when she began her career to 1,500 when she retired.

The main building, inherited from Holbrook College in 1906, was replaced in 1931 at the same location by a larger building, designed by Baumann and Baumann Architects. The present school with its attractive loggia, located on Jacksboro Pike and designed by Barber and McMurry Architects, was occupied in 1971.

The campus and building on the hill became Gresham Middle School, named in honor of Miss Gresham. Principals of note are Leo Cooper and J. Paul Williams.

Those who attended Central while she was principal will attest to Hassie Gresham’s influence on their academic success, their pursuit of a career and their contribution to society. She and her school were considered among the best in the state year after year.

Smithwood Grammar School preceded Central, having begun on land donated by the John Smith estate in the late 1880s. A more modern structure was occupied in 1928 and replaced by a commodious building with 15 classrooms in 1950, construction having been postponed by World War II. Principals like Henry T. Seymour, Hubert D. Lakin and Kenneth A. Reed kept educational standards high.

With roots on the second floor of the old Odd Fellows Hall, Fountain City Grammar School began in 1902, when Miss Cassie Cox taught grades 1-3. After a couple of transitional locations, a new brick school was built adjoining Central High School in 1917 (later remodeled for use as an annex to Central).

Now called Fountain City Elementary, the school occupied a still larger building in 1931 which it still uses today. Many will remember Anna A. Lowe who was the effective principal of the school from 1925 to 1946.

Holbrook College (c. 1895). This Baumann and Baumann-designed facility was built in 1893. The first class of 100 students arrived in September 1893. Courtesy of University of Tennessee Special Collections

Central High School (c. 1931). The school moved to this much larger building in 1931. It was designed by Baumann and Baumann Architects and the contractor was V.L. Nicholson.

The painting is by artist Betsey Worden. Courtesy of Stuart Worden

Hassie K. Gresham (1877-1970). Miss Gresham, a native of Jonesborough, Tenn., attended Holbrook College, graduating in 1902.

She was principal of Central High School from 1919 to 1947. Photograph by Fred Cannon

Shannondale Elementary was built in 1956. When Smithwood closed, most of those students were transferred to Shannondale. Emma F. Fox was the beloved principal for 25 years (1955 to 1980).

The family of James Gilbert Sterchi (1867-1932), who built a chain of 60 furniture stores throughout the South,

donated the land and Sterchi Elementary School was built in 1959.

Fountain City has been very fortunate in its educational system from the late 1800s to today. The principals and faculty of the schools have been dedicated to quality education and their graduates, many of whom chose to live and work in the community, have contributed to our progress. Looking back on the 50 years since our annexation into the city of Knoxville, one can realize the positive contribution made by our schools. They have helped give us a past we can respect and the promise of a future we can embrace. *Normal Schools were founded to improve the quality of education by producing more qualified teachers. Patterned after European normal schools (école normale), the first American school was founded in Concord, Vt., in 1823. Many Normal Schools were absorbed as the core of state universities beginning in the early 1900s with expansion of their curriculum and increased state funding for education.

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Lions Club honored for tireless good works W

hen members of the Fountain City Lions Club were practicing to be pallbearers on Honor Fountain City Day, somebody joked that past president Ben Easterday ought to climb inside the coffin and get the starring role.

Probably nobody took it seriously, though, because it’s hard to imagine him being still, or quiet, that long. But that’s the way the Lions are – always participating, and generally having a good time while doing good.

In addition to playing a key role in the 50th anniversary re-enactment of the “funeral” that was held to mourn Fountain City’s 1962 annexation by the city of Knoxville, the club will receive the 2012 Fountain City Town Hall Chair’s Award for their body of work – an important part of which includes responsibility for the maintenance of Fountain City Park and Fountain City Lake, where the annual Memorial Day celebration is held.

“I was born to be a Lions Club member,” Easterday joked.

He also wanted to be clear that he is speaking for the Lions Club because his lifelong friend Dick McMillan, this year’s president, was out of town. The Fountain City Lions Club was

founded in 1942, the year Easterday was born. Lon McNeil, he recalls, was a charter member.

Easterday, a 1960 Central High School graduate, estimates there are 45-50 core members in the club, and by “core members,” he means working members, folks who get things done – and there’s lots to do.

He got active after he retired a few years back and decided to pitch in when the club built the new playground in the park.

“I knew the Lions Club from the baseball team when I was a kid,” he said. “I just kind of grew up knowing about the Lions Club.”

Back then, Arnie Boling, a former president, was the coach of their team. Dr. A.L. Jenkins was president of the Fountain City Recreation Commission in those days, and the Lions Club teams were always good. Ben made several friends.

“So I just showed up one day and Dick McMillan and David Newton were down there and I just pitched in and started helping them, and before I knew it I was a member of the Lions Club.”

He is particularly proud of the restrooms, because they were so needed by patrons of the park.

“Of all the big improvements we’ve done through the years,

the biggest thing was to get those bathrooms built. That’s really made a big difference for mothers and babies, and for older folks that walk,” he said. He is also proud of the new rockwork in the lake by Mark Smithson and the reworking of the fountain.

The Lions Club supports its activities with numerous fundraisers throughout the year, many of which involve food (there’s a chili supper, a pancake breakfast and a spaghetti supper); plus a couple of outright fund drives at local grocery stores and markets, a big rummage sale and making the clubhouse available for groups or individuals to rent for events, (this under the supervision of Alvin Frye).

In addition to keeping up Fountain City’s iconic public spaces, the money the Lions Club takes in goes to a number of good causes – particularly services for the blind.

And speaking of food, a homecooked dinner is served at all Lions Club meetings, courtesy of Kay and Gib Galyon.

“Good dinners? That’s No. 1,” Easterday said. Events like Honor Fountain City Day and organizations like the Lions Club are what give Fountain City its distinct sense of place, he figures.

Easterday says he was raised

Ben Easterday of the Fountain City Lions Club. Photo by Betty Bean by folks who believed in giving back to their community, especially his grandmother, Buda Beatrice Hall, who lived on Jacksboro Pike across from the ballpark.

“She’d see somebody walking down the street that looked like they were hungry and she’d call them in and feed them. That’s the best kind of volunteer,” he said. “And when people ask me why I volunteer so much, that’s what I say. It’s those influences

through life.”

“Me and Dick McMillan and Bobby Davis and Jim LaRue and Joe McCampbell and John Headley, we’ve been involved most of our lives. We’re lifelong friends and now we’re in the Lions Club, and I really believe that retirement is the best part of life. There’s not a bigger thrill in life than giving back, and I just wish everybody’d try to give a little back to their community.”

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