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The ghost upstairs Hauntings at the Baker-Peters house

By Wendy Smith

Bulldog Band brings home the Everett Music Award from Georgia.

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Confederate soldier Abner Baker came home from the war looking for trouble, and he found it.

According to those who frequent his former home, the Baker-Peters house at the corner of Peters Road and Kingston Pike, Abner continues to make mischief today.

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bner Baker was the son of Dr. Harvey Baker, who built the antebellum home on a large farm in 1840. Dr. Baker was murdered

by Union troops in 1863, and the most reliable account of his death appeared in the Knoxville Daily Register.

The story reports that Dr. Baker, who was rumored to be sympathetic to the Confederate cause, was confronted in his yard by a Union soldier, who threatened him with a gun. Baker went into the house and locked the doors, but it was soon surrounded by troops who demanded that the men of the house surrender.

Mrs. Baker told the soldiers repeatedly that her husband was the only man in the house, and he would surrender if they stopped firing.

But the soldiers continued to shoot through windows, and eventually broke into the house and made their way up the stairs. Baker was shot and killed when he opened the door to confront his assailants.

But that wasn’t the end of the bloodshed. Steve Cotham, historian and manager of the McClung Historical Collection, confirms the story that Abner Baker returned to town in 1864, possibly seeking revenge for his father’s

The Baker-Peters house in West Knoxville is remarkable for its colorful history and its rumored haunting by the ghost of Civil War soldier Abner Baker. Photos

by Wendy Smith

death. He killed a Union officer, thought to be a man named William Hall, near the Knox County courthouse. Later that day, he was forcibly removed from the jail and hanged by a mob.

The Baker-Peters house is now owned by Larry Tragresser, who runs a dental practice out of the first floor. A door in his office with two holes is supposedly the same door Union troops shot through when they confronted Dr. Baker.

Some of the customers at Baker Peters restaurant, which occupies the second floor, think that Abner’s unsettled spirit has never left the old house. Events Coordinator

David Poe says most employees, as well as a number of customers, have had strange experiences in the restaurant.

Eric and Johnna Dangle recall a time when they were sitting at the bar in the early evening with two other customers when Eric happened to look up at the exact moTo page A-3

First Presbyterian Church member Pat Armstrong stands beside Abner Baker’s grave marker in the church’s graveyard.

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By Wendy Smith Property owners who attend the annual Orchid Awards, presented

by Keep Knoxville Beautiful, are hoping for a flower. But those who neglect their property may walk away with an onion, instead.

The 30th annual awards dinner was held last week at The Foundry.

Bruce Wheeler, director emeritus of the Chancellor’s Honors Program at UT, was the keynote speaker. He explained how Knoxville’s industrial boom in the late 19th century came with a price.

“We sacrificed beauty for profit.”

In 1947, a newspaper reporter declared Knoxville the ugliest city in America. The comment resulted in a push to improve the city’s aesthetics during the 1950s. The Dogwood Arts Festival was established as part of the effort.

Wheeler used racing terminology to characterize how far the city has come.

“Knoxville is ‘winning in the turns’ as the place is turning around, from the edge of the city, to the very center of the city.”

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Three Butterfly Awards recognizes properties that have benefitted from extensive renovation.

Winners were: the Carson condominiums, the Public Market at Turkey Creek and Thomas “Tank” Strickland Park.

One Evergreen Award recognizes a past Orchid Award winner that has continued to enhance the community. Stanley’s Greenhouses and Plant Farm took that prize.

Onions, according to master of ceremonies Robin Wilhoit, cause irritation and a stinging sensation to the eyes. Four properties Chad Weth and Allison Teeters, right, of Keep Knoxville Beautiful, present an were given the status of “onion” for Orchid Award to Alyson Ferine, retail operations manager of Todd Richesin In- the long-term lack of attention to teriors. The awards recognize Knoxville and Knox County’s most beautiful com- beauty: Weeks Ambrose McDonald mercial properties. Photo by Wendy Smith architects on Market Square, Knox Rail Salvage, the University Market Design Center judged the nominees. by the Tracks restaurant, Cherokee and the Norfolk Southern railroad Ten Orchid Awards were presented Mills office complex, Emory Place trestle over Loves Creek Road. to recognize Knoxville and Knox historic district, the Knoxville StaNominations for Orchid awards County’s most beautiful commercial tion Transit Center, Montvue Place are accepted year-round at www. properties. Winners were: Bistro shopping center, Water’s Edge office keepknoxvillebeautiful.org/orchids.

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Whittington Creek art show is lively fun The Whittington Creek Art Show, held at the neighborhood clubhouse last weekend, was made more festive by perfect weather and live music performances. Lisa Kurtz used to host the event at her home but has turned the clubhouse into a gallery for two years now.

There was plenty of room for the show’s 24 artists, who were chosen through an application process.

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Knox Heritage members and developer David Dewhirst, right, enjoy the view from the roof of the former White Lily Food Co. mill. Dewhirst plans to convert the mill into residential lofts.

West Knoxville artist Mike Taylor visits with customer Caroline Hanson, owner of Mojoe’s Trailside Coffee House on Sutherland Avenue, at the Whittington Creek Art Show.

“Not everybody is professional,” she says. “I like to give those people something, to mentor them a little bit.”

Kurtz, who is a potter herself, wants the show to be different each year, and only a handful of artists were repeats. West Knoxvillian Mike Taylor, who paints whimsical cartoons of dogs, was a new participant.

Taylor started his own graphic design business in 1995. A few years later, he combined two loves – cartooning and painting – and created his whimsical “doodlewags.” The decision to focus on dogs was a nobrainer for him.

“They’re great. They make you feel good.”

Taylor also does pet portraits. To see his work, check

out www.doodlewags.com, moved out 153 truckloads of or visit Gift Gourmet & In- equipment, Dewhirst said. teriors in Cherokee Plaza in Because it was a foodBearden. processing plant, it’s the most well-maintained build■ Dewhirst’s next ing he’s ever purchased, he said. He envisions about 50 lofty project lofts in the 50,000-squareLast week, Knox Herifoot space. It will be at least tage corporate sponsors and two years before the space is members got a peek inside ready for tenants. developer David Dewhirst’s In spite of the weak econlatest project – residential omy, Dewhirst said the delofts in the former White mand for urban residential Lily Foods Co. mill just north of the intersection of units has remained high.

“We can’t build them fast Jackson Avenue and Central enough. We turn people Street on the corner.

Construction on the away every day.” building began in 1883, and there have been several addi- ■ Fig Lady rules Sherri Lee is so crazy tions over the years. The mill continued operations until about figs that her license 2008, when another compa- plate says, “FIG LADY.” She ny purchased the plant and grows her own figs and is still

Bearden High School Assistant Band Director Jamie Wilson, Seth Watkins, Libby Schwartz, Haley Savage, Band Director Megan Christian, and Martin Lu hold the Everett Music Award at the Peach State Marching Band Festival on Oct. 22. Photos by Wendy Smith in the process of marketing a cookbook that was published in 2009, “Under the Fig Leaf: A Cookbook for Fig Lovers.”

The book was a labor of love, and she shared what she’s learned about publishing with the Knoxville Writer’s Group last week.

“I’m not sure my parents would be proud of me,” she said. “They spent a lot of money on college and now I’m best known for figs.”

The cookbook is beautifully designed and full of gorgeous pictures of elegant fig recipes. Lee calls herself a “slack-jaw” cook, but says she spent hours in the kitchen testing each of the recipes. She spent even more time editing the book and says that was the most

difficult part of the publishing process.

She has tips for those who want to grow their own figs.

She recommends brown turkey figs, which are available at local home improvement stores, and says the plants need full sun.

“They’re like tomatoes.

You have a few, then, all of a sudden, you have hundreds.”

The book is available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. The Knoxville Writer’s Group meets at 11:30 a.m. on fourth Wednesdays at Naples.

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Lewis Cosby joins PBA

By Larry Van Guilder County Commission has confirmed Mayor Tim Burchett’s appointment of Lewis Cosby to the Public Building Authority’s board of directors. Burchett could not have made a better choice.

Analysis Years from now, thousands of local politicos will claim “they were there” in August 2007 when an ill-advised remark by former Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale transformed a retired CPA and business owner from con-

cerned citizen to the county’s premier political watchdog.

As Cosby concluded his presentation to County Commission about the problems with the mayor’s accounting practices that afternoon, Ragsdale – sotto voce – muttered “showboat.”

It was Knox County’s version of the shot heard ’round the world. And while those of us sitting on press row were among the few to actually hear the mayor and witness Cosby’s justifiably indignant reaction, Ragsdale’s mouthing of the word was replayed (in slow motion, no less) to thousands on the local news later that evening.

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Ghost uptairs From page A-1

ment two wineglasses shot off a rack above the bar and smashed into the wall. No one, including the bartender, was near the glasses, he says.

There are several pendant light fi xtures in the restaurant, and occasionally, one will swing. Some attribute the movement to nearby air vents. But all of the fi xtures are near vents, and only one moves. Strange events are common enough that restaurant regulars no longer try to explain them.

“Everybody just looks at each other and says, ‘Abner,’ ” Eric Dangle says.

Robert Smith says similar phenomena occurred when the building was home to Hawkeye’s II in the 1980s. He recalls hearing loud, unexplained sounds coming from the attic. Cus-

tomers also reported getting locked in a bathroom that, at the time, had no lock on the door.

“Do things happen every night? No. But I’ve seen things I cannot explain. It doesn’t really scare me – it intrigues me.”

Smith plans to be in attendance at a séance that will be held in the restaurant at midnight on Oct. 31. Medium Steve Bishop will conduct the event. Poe says anyone can attend, but Bishop reserves the right to exclude anyone he deems disrespectful.

While he appreciates the publicity the restaurant receives from having a resident ghost, Poe says it’s a double-edged sword.

“I’d rather be known for our great steaks than our ghost.”

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ers. Cosby’s tireless probing alerted the public to such questionable practices as the mayor’s “hospitality fund” and pricey outings on the taxpayers’ dime.

But no one should mistake Cosby’s expertise as an independent investigator as a sign that he lacks the skills and the spirit to cooperate with others. His service on the county’s Ethics Committee demonstrated clearly enough that he is a team player, a trait that he’ll bring to the Lewis Cosby PBA’s board. He also unselfishly shared his time and his knowledge with this reporter fame which he had neither and other media representasought nor coveted, and in tives as we struggled to unthe process created a relent- tangle the skeins of the forless critic of the adminis- mer administration’s books. tration. But what was bad “Lewis brings a wealth for the mayor was a boon of experience to the table, for Knox County taxpay- including an extensive pri-

vate-sector business background that will inform his actions on the PBA board.

Without a doubt, he was the right choice for this most recent appointment,” Burchett said. “In recent years, he has shown his willingness to hold government accountable, and I am confident that he will continue to do just that.”

Cosby is the right man at the right moment. The PBA has grown exponentially since its establishment, and inevitably questions about its role and its reach have multiplied. As a member of the board, Cosby’s expertise will prove invaluable in answering those questions and helping to guide the organization in a direction that provides the greatest benefit to Knox County taxpayers.

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din Valley Road. Tickets are $12. Info: 694-6400.

■ Three Sisters: In Native American lore, squash, ■ Council of West Knox County Homeowners will meet 7:30 to corn and beans are known 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at Peace as the “Three Sisters.” The Lutheran Church, 621 Cedar “sisters” take center stage at Bluff Road. Refreshments will 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4, in the be available at 7:15.

Goins Building at the Hardin Valley campus. The public is Mission of Hope invited to the free celebration of Native American Heritage Christmas Campaign Month. Info: 694-6400.

The 2011 Mission of Hope Christmas Campaign Blue Barrel Collection begins UT-Knoxville ■ The College of En- Friday, Nov. 18, and runs gineering hosted nearly through Monday, Dec. 5.

900 students from 34 high Collection barrels can be schools last week for a centu- found at Chick-fil-A, Food ry-long tradition – Engineers City, Home Federal Bank, Day. Dean Wayne Davis said Kmart, Sears, Knoxville TVA students came from Bristol Employees Credit Union and to Memphis to learn about CVS/Caremark locations. To make donations, become a a career in engineering. The volunteer or for more inforkeynote speaker was Lockmation, call 584-7571, email heed Martin Corporation’s info@missionofhope.org or Ralph Heath. visit www.missionofhope.org.

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King College ■ The Theatre Program’s Studio 106 will present Oliver Goldsmith’s comedy “She Stoops to Conquer” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10-12 and Nov. 17-19 in Bristol at the College’s Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $10 general admission, $8 senior citizens, $5 students and free with King College ID. Info: 423-652-4839 or http://arts.king.edu/.

■ Lauren Winner, author of “Girl Meets God,” will speak at King College and the Bristol Train Station on Nov. 7 as part of the Buechner Winner Institute’s Lecture Series. Winner serves as an assistant professor of Christian Spirituality for Duke Divinity School.

She received her bachelor’s degree and doctorate from Columbia University. Info: 423-652-4156 or www. buechnerinstitute.org.

Lincoln Memorial ■ Burrus Carnahan will speak at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at Duncan School of Law in Knoxville as part of the R. Gerald McMurtry Lecture Series. Carnahan will present “Lincoln’s Choices: Ethics, Law and Confederate Civilians.” The program is free and open to the public. Info: 545-5325 or 423-869-6327.

Pellissippi ■ Drama students will present Neil Simon’s comedy “Biloxi Blues” at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 4, 5, 11 and 12, and 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 6 and 13 in the Clayton Performing Arts Center on the Pellissippi Campus, 10915 Har-

■ West Knox Lions Club meets 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month at Shoney’s on Lovell Road.

■ West Knoxville Kiwanis Club meets 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Shoney’s on Walker Springs Road.

■ The Knox County Public Library and UT’s College of Health, Education and Human Services are offering a class for parents to help them guide children through various kinds of loss. The class, titled “Navigating Loss: Helping your child through grief or change,” will be offered at the Bearden Branch Library 6-8 p.m. on Nov. 14. Info: 974-3845. Registration: www. knoxlib.org/griefworkshop.

■ Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra Association members will present their first performance of the season at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at the Tennessee Theatre. This free concert, sponsored by UT Battelle, will feature performances from all five of the orchestras in the Association. Info: 291-3310.

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Things that go ‘Huh?’ in the night Welcome to a special Halloween edition of Mr. Answer Man’s answers to the questions that keep you up at night.

Young children and people with heart conditions should avoid today’s session.

Q: Mr. Answer Man, I hear the school system is spending $750,000 to supply students with something called “isotonic water.” What is that?

Could this be a Marxist plot to corrupt our children’s precious bodily fluids? Sign me, “Scared.”

A: Dear Scared: You have every right to be frightened.

Fittingly, “isotonic” is an English transliteration of Egyptian hieroglyphics discovered on the tomb of King Tut: iso, “costs a lot;” and tonic, “water with stuff added to it.”

It’s fitting because water was a scarce commodity in the Egyptian desert, and isotonic water was reserved for the Pharoahs.

Commissioner Tony Norman, who pursues Egyptology as a sideline, noted last week that, “Kids want a whole lot of things.” Norman added: “Just because they demand it doesn’t mean we have to supply it.”

School officials countered that they want to provide “attractive items students are interested in.” Besides, the markup is 250 percent, better than double the profit realized by Egyptian traders during Tut’s reign.

But what will students “demand” next? Free bus rides?

No school on Christmas Day? Who knows where this will end.

Q: Mr. Answer Man, maybe it’s just because Halloween is approaching, but I’m having a recurring nightmare about the county going back into business with a vendor some say owes taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. Am I losing my mind?

A: You seem perfectly normal to me – it’s the county’s sanity that’s in question. Recently, Commissioner “Our” Larry Smith summed up his fears about the county’s contract with Nature’s Best Organics LLC, also known as “the same guys who operated Natural Resources Recovery and got sued by Brad Mayes.” Smith said, “Guys, if we vote for this we have our heads in the sand. They screwed us once (and) they’ll try to do it again.”

With a nod to the supernatural, Norman described the situation as “a lawyer’s heaven (but) … our purgatory,” and said there was no recourse other than letting the courts sort it out.

“They’re tainted, and we shouldn’t be doing business with them,” Norman added, before voting for the contract.

Mr. Answer Man’s assessment: “The horror … the horror.” (Thank you, Marlon Brando.)

Q: Last week Commissioner Sam McKenzie said he had a hard time justifying a 1.5 percent pay increase over a period of four years for county employees. What’s your take?

A: Mr. Answer Man’s sources tell us that County Mayor Tim Burchett and his staff, ever mindful of the Halloween season, arrived at the percentage by bobbing for apples. Chief of staff Dean Rice grabbed 1 1/2 Granny Smiths, and the rest is history. There is no truth to the scurrilous rumor that Commissioner Amy Broyles tried to slip a poisoned apple into the tub, which, by the way, was fi lled with isotonic water.

Anyway, if McKenzie worked for a print newspaper he wouldn’t have made such a silly observation.

Contact Larry Van Guilder at lvgknox@mindspring.com.

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City election generates yawn A week from tomorrow night and it is over, this mayoral contest which started last summer (2010, not 2011) when Marilyn Roddy hosted fundraisers only to switch races once Jamie Woodson resigned as state senator.

Last week I was asked during a talk at the Farragut Rotary Club if Roddy had stayed in the race would it be a different set of candidates in the current run off. This is a “what if” question to which the answer is only a speculation.

However, I think it is certainly possible that would have been the case. There is no doubt Madeline Rogero was going to have a spot in the runoff or win it outright (only 16 votes short as it was).

She has always been the person to beat and still is.

Mark Padgett was only a few votes ahead of Ivan Harmon. Roddy would have taken some Republican votes from Harmon and perhaps gotten some Padgett votes as well. Padgett and Harmon were neck and neck. Certain-

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ly it is plausible that Roddy could have been in the same close mix. She had ample funding which she returned once she switched races. She had been running for more than a year.

Padgett and Harmon got 23 percent each so all Roddy had to do was win 24 percent and she would have been in the runoff. Now whether she would have defeated Rogero is another matter and my guess is not. However, I think that runoff would have been less negative than the current contest.

The more interesting question is what would have happened had interim Mayor Daniel Brown decided to run for mayor. I am convinced he would have won a place in the runoff and probably faced

Rogero although his candidacy would have taken votes off Rogero in the African-American community. It also would have taken votes all across the city from people who have been impressed with the calm and deliberate manner in which he has led the city.

A runoff between Rogero and Brown could have been close.

If early voting averages 700 to 800 voters a day, about 9,000 people will vote early, which means the total city vote may reach 18,000, a few thousand more than the Sept. 27 primary. This is half the 33,000 who voted in 1987 when Randy Tyree and I faced off in a similar runoff.

It is a shame so few people are voting and it argues strongly for changing the city elections to coincide with the state elections where turnout is much higher.

This election is generating a yawn from 80 percent of the registered voters.

■ The nasty, unsigned letter attacking Rogero may

backfire. People do not appreciate such tactics and are more informed than the author of the mailer may think.

It certainly will fire up the Rogero base.

■ Mayor Brown has indicated he will make office space available to the mayorelect to run his/her transition office between Nov. 8 and Dec. 17 when the new mayor takes office. The winner will be invited to a seminar at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard to be held Nov. 30 to Dec. 2 for newly elected mayors of cities over 90,000. It is sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the JFK Institute of Politics and is a valuable source of information.

■ Vice Mayor Joe Bailey and his family have moved recently from his home on Hillvale Turn West (previously occupied by former County Commissioner Bee DeSelm) two blocks away to the corner of Kingston Pike and Oakhurst. His term on City Council ends Dec. 17.

Blowback: Republicans for Rogero Tennessee Conservative Union chair Lloyd Daugherty lives in Karns and doesn’t usually mess in city politics, but the anonymous letter trashing mayoral candidate Madeline Rogero and several prominent Republican supporters sucked him

Betty Bean into the maelstrom when he reported that eight of 15 TCU members who received the letter have decided to vote for Rogero.

When TV reporters called, he said that he disagrees with Rogero on many philosophical issues, but has always liked her personally.

That pulled him even deeper into the battle between Rogero and Mark Padgett, who, like Rogero, is a Democrat, but who enjoys the support of several well-known Republicans, most notably losing mayoral candidate Ivan Harmon and Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones.

Later, Daugherty was in the doctor’s office and was approached by one of the nurses.

“She said ‘Because you’ve endorsed Madeline, my friend and I have decided to vote for her. …’ I told her that I hadn’t really endorsed anybody, but I said Madeline’s honest and she’s smart and that’s who I’d be for if I were in the city.

The lady said, ‘That’s good

enough for me.’ ” Daughterty said his friends are furious over the attack on Rogero supporter Eddie Mannis, who is responsible for the HonorAir flights that take World War II veterans to Washington, D.C., to see the monument to their service.

“That went over like a tofu turkey at a Baptist homecoming. One fellow told me that Mr. Mannis helped his older brother go to Washington before he died. He said that letter made him sick. So if you talk to Madeline, tell her she didn’t know it and I didn’t know it but I’ve endorsed her.”

County Mayor Tim Burchett says he doesn’t get involved in city politics when asked if he has a favorite in the Rogero-Padgett race.

“But I’ll say this: We disagree about a lot of things, but she’s never lied to me.

That’s more than I can say about a lot of people I know.

And that letter? It’s just the death rattle of the old courthouse crowd.”

Republican Executive Committee member Lynn Redmon is an unapologetic Rogero supporter: “I care about neighborhoods. That’s why I’m for Rogero.”

Attorney Richard Beeler, who served as county law director when Rogero was a county commissioner, has GOP credentials that go back to Ronald Reagan’s 1980 campaign in the New Hampshire primary.

Madeline Rogero and Tim Burchett at Hollerpalooza

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Betty Bean

“This is a nonpartisan race, and I am a conservative Republican who thinks Madeline is the only candidate who is actually prepared to be a really great mayor.

“I’ve actually worked with her, and the first thing I look for in a candidate is

a mind. She’s brilliant, and she’s solid on policy discussions. She’s prepared.”

He said that the letter made him so mad he did something he rarely does in a city race: “I wrote her one of the biggest checks I’ve ever written a political candidate.”

KCEA and TEA endorse Johnson Gloria Johnson stands with supporter Harvey Boles. Johnson, the Democratic Party nominee for the 6th District Tennessee state Senate seat and a teacher with Knox County Schools, was endorsed by the Tennessee Education Association and the Knox County Education Association last week. Photo by Betty Bean

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Pay to play, says Pension Board Board wants $13K from Lobetti

By Betty Bean County pension board member Ed Shouse was taken by surprisewhen politico Robert M. “Mose” Lobetti showed Lobetti up on the board’s September agenda to talk about his status under the Uniformed Officers Pension Plan. Lobetti has been asked to repay some $13,000 that was distributed to him before he switched from the county’s Asset Accumulation Plan to the UOPP in 2007.

The UOPP is a defined benefits plan that was passed by referendum in 2007 and was sold to the public as a way to provide a decent retirement for law enforcement officers who risk their lives to ensure public safety. Lobetti, 82, is best known for his high profile involvement in local political campaigns – most recently that of mayoral candidate Mark Padgett – and his connections to the family of John J. Duncan Sr., Jr. and III. “When item No. 6 concerning Mose Lobetti came up, I said that I had known Mose for a long time and realized that he had been employed at the courthouse for many years, but I had always thought that he worked for the attorney general in the grand jury area and therefore was actually employed by the state. I then asked how could he be a participant of the UOPP. The response was that he was a ‘Court Officer’ and was on the payroll of the sheriff.

I asked if this was similar to a bailiff’s position and the answer was yes. As you know, bailiffs qualify for the UOPP,” Shouse said.

Lobetti’s attorney, Steve Sharp, did not return a telephone call when contacted for comment on this story, but pension board minutes for the September meeting reflect that Sharp asked for a postponement and requested that the board provide Lobetti with calculations “based on where he would stand if he had not transferred to the Uniformed Officers’ Pension Plan.”

Pension Board executive director Kim Bennett told the board that Lobetti received payments (due to his age) from the Asset Accumulation Plan in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 in the amount of $11,171.81.

She said that Lobetti should have been given the option of repaying that money with interest or taking a reduced benefit at that time. Instead, she said, “He fell through the cracks.”

“Either he needs to pay it back or his benefit will be reduced,” Bennett said.

She explained that anyone receiving the UOPP must have 25 years service and be at least 50 years old to draw the pension.

Pension board attorney Richard Beeler confirmed Bennett’s take on the Lobetti matter: “If he buys back that lost time, he will receive an increased benefit when he officially retires under the UOPP.” The matter was postponed again in October and has been rescheduled for the November meeting.

Discerning the Arab Spring It’s hard to write history when you’re in the middle of it. That’s why we have newspapers.

Sandra Clark

So, I drifted by the Democratic Club that meets on Bearden Hill last week to hear retired UT professor Bob Cunningham talk about the Arab Spring.

You know the Arab Spring. We just finished it, although one could argue it’s the Arab Era and we’re not done yet.

Cunningham discussed the populist uprisings in the Middle East in terms of the economy and what he called “old men and their families.”

Every country was impacted by the bad economy, even the oil producers, he said. Production was cut and workers were laid off. Even college educated young people could not find work.

“There is a feeling that the system doesn’t work and an enthusiasm, especially by young people, to change it,” he said.

Cunningham traced family or military control back to the 1960s for most Middle Eastern countries and back to the 1920s for Jordan. There is pentup pressure for regime change.

“Religious and ethnic minorities often do better with authoritarian rule. They get by because they are no threat.”

Cunningham, who lived and taught in Syria for three years, said minorities

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have reason for concern as dictators are overthrown, especially those minorities such as the Sunnis in Iraq that have ruled over the majority Shiites.

Then he asked: Is Islam a threat to the United States’ way of life? He called Turkey a “real hero in the Middle East” as an example of a secular Islamic country.

That’s the key it seems.

Don’t mix government and religion. Good advice for us all.

The Q-and-A was all over the map, reflecting both the audience’s engagement in the topic and the individuals’ need to have Cunningham hear their point of view.

“Technology is an irresistible force,” said one.

With computers and cellphones, dissidents can organize.

What happens in Iraq when we leave?

“They can’t blame the Americans any more,” said Cunningham.

“The younger generation wants to participate, and that leads to optimism. …

The military wants stability and often will trade growth for stability.

“It’s all mixed up with pieces that don’t fit. It’s impossible to predict (the outcome).”

Timeline Since January, revolutions have occurred in Tunisia and Egypt; a civil war in Libya; civil uprisings in Bahrain, Syria and Yemen; major protests in Algeria, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco and Oman; and minor protests in Kuwait, Lebanon, Mauritania, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and Western Sahara.

Three heads of state were overthrown: Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali fled to Saudi Arabia on Jan. 14.

In Egypt, President Hosni Mubarak resigned on Feb. 11, ending his 30year presidency. Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi was overthrown on Aug. 23, killed on Oct. 20 and buried in a “secret location.”

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Norman to be inducted to Central High Wall of Fame Educator founded UT’s religious studies department

By Courtney Shea Ralph V. Norman Jr., Ph.D., a Central High School graduate of the Class of 1951, is being inducted into the school’s Wall of Fame at the annual breakfast ceremony 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the school. Dr. Norman is being recognized for his career of scholarly accomplishments, especially as the founding head of the Department of Religious Studies at UT. As an educator and scholar, his activities and writings brought together themes and ideas from diverse disciplines.

Ralph V. Norman Jr. was 9 when his family moved to Fountain City. In 1942, Ralph V. Norman Sr., a sales manager for the tobacco firm of Brown and Williamson, received a promotion and moved his family – wife Anna Lee, daughter Sara Jane and son Ralph Jr. – from Johnson City to Fulton Road. Ralph liked the area, remembering Fountain City as somewhat different from the rest of the community. It was a harder for his sister, six years older, to make the transition from Johnson City at a time when many of the young men of her age were leaving school for the military. Ralph recalls Fountain City as an interesting crossroads, having a diverse professional class with new families brought in by Oak Ridge and TVA as well as international visitors observing the results of the TVA social experiment. He attended first Fountain City Elementary then traveled one block over to Central High.

Ralph enjoyed both academics and activities at Central. He played in the band and was an enthusiastic member of the debate club. His junior year, the debate team reached the state finals, placing second.

devoted to interdisciDuring his junior plinary writings in the year he also met and humanities. Dr. Norbegan dating a freshman advocated for UT man student, Corneto become the publishlia “Connie” Shirley, er and he served as ediwhom he later married. tor from 1985 through His senior year, he and 2000. fellow debaters Ruth Bradfelt and Tom Un“Seek Simplicity and derwood were asked Distrust It,” a quotato debate the welfare tion from philosopher state. Rather than Alfred North Whiteadopting the commonhead, became the purly accepted position pose statement for the of opposing “creeping journal. Peruse a few of Dr. Norman’s introsocialism,” the team ductory essays in this was challenged by an journal and hold your older acquaintance to hat for a rollercoaster practice arguing an of writing, threading unfamiliar viewpoint together ideas and inin favor of socialism terlacing themes in and communism. Their subjects as diverse as debate coach, Alberta Satchel Paige and OrAilor, invoking the aupheus. His editing disthority of the principal, plays a willingness to firmly informed them that a debate team Dr. Ralph Norman, founding head of UT’s Department of take on profound quesrepresenting Central Religious Studies, will be inducted into the Central High tions, with the room to consider contradictory would not be advocat- Wall of Fame on Saturday, Nov. 12. Photo submitted answers. His writings ing communism in the He then studied at Yale where include “Community in America” 1951 competition.

The somewhat dispirited team Connie became director of the with Charles Reynolds.

In 1971, Dr. Norman became did not fare well in competition Yale University Divinity Nursery that year, but Tom Underwood School. In 1961, having obtained the associate dean of the College and Ralph would both become his divinity degree and a second of Liberal Arts then moved into teachers who encouraged stu- master’s, Ralph completed his the university administration as dents to think and analyze for doctorate in philosophical the- Associate Vice Chancellor then themselves. History teacher Nan- ology. Five degrees in 10 years Vice-Provost. He oversaw the denie Lee Hicks gave him a solid reflect the profound love of aca- velopment of a faculty exchange grounding in the U.S. Constitu- demia and scholarship which program in American Studies with Bonn University, as well as tion. Ralph took Latin all four have marked his career.

In 1961, Ralph and his fam- participation Bonn’s Transatlanyears at Central and his teacher, Pace Moore Johnston, helped ig- ily left Yale for a position at Mi- tic Summer Academy on Europenite a strong interest in languages ami University in Oxford, Ohio, an Integration. In 1991 and 1996, and ancient cultures, introducing as an assistant then associate he served as a guest professor in professor in the departments Bonn’s North American Studies him to writers such Virgil.

Ralph received a Bachelor of of philosophy and religion. In Program. His office oversaw the Arts from UT in 1954 with ma- 1966, UT recruited him to begin development of UT’s Normandy jors in philosophy and English, a Department of Religious Stud- Scholars Program, allowing sethen a master’s in philosophy ies. He accepted the challenge lect students from UT to explore in 1956. In 1955-56, he was ac- which provided the opportunity different aspects of the 1944 alcepted as a Fulbright Scholar to to cross-fertilize between differ- lied invasion of Normandy.

Tubingen University in Baden- ent disciplines and departments.

Ralph developed lighter interWurttemberg, Germany. He also Another opportunity to en- ests as well, including an interest had the opportunity to attend in- courage interdisciplinary schol- in croquet, the formal game in formal English-language semi- arship arose when Vanderbilt which participants are expected nars conducted by famed Swiss University decided to cease spon- to wear white. Despite his potheologian Karl Barth in Basel. sorship of Soundings, a journal sitions of influence within the

university, he was unable to persuade former athletic director Doug Dickey to include croquet as a university sport. Among his honors are the Chancellor’s Citation for Extraordinary Service to the University (2003) and the University Studies Award for Distinguished Service (2002).

Dr. Norman’s interests in humanities and the arts extend beyond academics. He chaired the Tennessee Committee for the Humanities and served on the board of the Knoxville Opera Guild. He has combined his love of croquet with community service through croquet tournaments benefitting the Opera Guild and the High Country Women’s Fund in Avery County, N.C. He has been involved in arts councils for the city of Knoxville and the state of Tennessee.

Connie and Ralph raised two children, son Stephen and daughter Emily. Knoxville is home to Emily and her husband, David Cox, and children, Jonathan and Caroline. Son Stephen passed away in 2000.

Connie passed away in 2007.

Now retired, Ralph Norman divides his time between Knoxville, Blowing Rock, N.C., and Key Largo, Fla. He met his new wife, Linda, in Blowing Rock and has enjoyed introducing her to competition croquet. A native of Albany, N.Y., Linda Lillo Norman has also enjoyed being introduced to Knoxville’s version of Southern culture.

Breakfast is Nov. 12 The 10th annual Central High School Wall of Fame breakfast is 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Central High commons. Other inductees include Charlotte Davis, Eddie Mannis and the Rev. Billy Wallace. Tickets are available at the school office or by calling 922-5433.

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Think not of them, thou hast thy music too. … (“Ode to Autumn,” stanza 3, John Keats, 1819)

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Courses ■ Concord UMC’s Caregiver Support Group will meet 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, in Room 226 at the church, 11020 Roane Drive. Affiliated with Alzheimer’s Tennessee Inc., the group meets on the first Tuesday of each month.

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Special Services ■ First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 6900 Nubbin Ridge, will begin a new contemporary worship service. “A Night of Praise and Worship” will be held 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6. Nursery provided.

■ Messiah Lutheran Church, 6900 Kingston Pike, will host HolidayMarket@Messiah 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. More than 25 artisans will showcase unique, handmade gifts. Messiah Youth will offer a continental breakfast 9 to 10:30 a.m. and a complete sandwich lunch for $5 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will also be a silent auction.

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■ Grace Covenant Baptist Church, 9956 Dutchtown Road, will host a four-week sermon and curriculum series led by Dr. Alan Smith through Nov. 13 during the morning worship services and Wednesday evenings called, “It’s a New Day for Financial

■ The Laurel Church of Christ, 3457 Kingston Pike (at Cherokee Blvd), will hold its 100th anniversary celebration Sunday, Nov. 6. Dr. Jerry Rushford from Pepperdine University in California will share his research into the origin and inspiration of the old English hymns at 9 a.m.; Mark Smith will speak during the 10:15 a.m. worship service and an old fashioned singing will begin at 3 p.m.

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Knoxville square dance The Jubilee Community Arts will present traditional Appalachian dance with Allison Williams at 7:30 p.m. each second Thursday at the Laurel Theater. Tickets are $7 ($5 for students and JCA members). Info: 523-7521.

rity of the womb, I procrastinated further and did not draw my first breath in this world until late afternoon, the next day. So I missed October altogether that year.

But nowadays when I see the blue October skies, the air so clear I can see every leaf, and the leaves themselves a riot of color, my heart sings, and I know it is true.

I am a child of October.

Years later, when I was a student at UT, my sophomore English professor was of English descent. I think of him every year at this time, not because of all the wonderful things he taught me, nor his dry British humor, or the twinkle in his eyes, but because he spoke of Keats’ “Ode to Autumn” with such reverence.

Every October I take out my textbook, “World Masterpieces,” and reread not only Keats’ poem, but also

the notes I wrote in the margins of the page. I can still hear Dr. Sanders saying, “This is the perfect poem.

This poem doesn’t say something; it is what it says.”

He went through the poem word by word, helping us appreciate the imagery, the sensuous sound and pace of the words, the arrangement of the letters. He pointed out the perfection of the brief moment captured in the poem, a moment that is balanced in perfect maturity: ripeness, suspended between growth and decay.

He waxed eloquent also about the perfection of the arrangement of words: the three stanzas (three being a perfect number: beginning, middle, end), and the fact that all the senses get drawn into play. The first stanza,

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Colorful times at West ‘Trunk-or-Treat’ and Pink-out keep students busy

By Betty Bean

helped create a safe Halloween environment for some 200 younger kids.

“We all wore costumes,” said junior Graham Treasure, who went as a something he described as “a leprechaun princess. It was a lot cooler than it’s going to sound, and it was really scary. It was pretty intense.”

“I was a cow,” Blaine Coyle said. “udder and all.” She said she found At the Rock are: (kneeling) Brett Simpson, Jane Granju, Brooke the costume in her baseMonroe; (standing) Adam Burch and Tyler Lis. Will Smith sits atop. ment. “My family’s always done matching Halloween costumes every year. This is left over from the year we were farmers and my dad was a cow.”

The West High School PTSO will hold a 60th anniversary celebration at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4, in the school front lobby.

The new lobby display cases will be dedicated at that time, as well.

It’s been a busy couple of weeks for service-oriented West High School students, and particularly so for students in Christy Seals’ marketing class, who were divided into teams and challenged to come up with ideas for promoting breast cancer awareness during the month of October.

Between them, Cody Carmichael and Jaquera Stinson sold 50 official West High School longsleeved pink T-shirts.

Seals said the class sold a total of 275.

Another event involved painting The Rock, a large boulder that stands at the entrance to the football field. Six students from the marketing class covered the rock with pink ribbon insignia and a pinked-out version of the Student body treasurer Graham Treasure and president West High power “W.” Blaine Coyle Photos by Betty Bean Student government representatives organized a successful “Trunk-orCody Carmichael, marketTreat” event for students ing teacher Christy Seals and at Pond Gap Elementary Jaqueta Stinson display the School, and about 80 stu- official school Pink-out T-shirts. dents representing several school organizations

Rebel Union opens at West High West High students celebrated the opening of Rebel Union, a studentrun branch of UT Federal Credit Union, this month.

The students stepped into the banking world beginning with the 2011-2012

school term with the opportunity to run their own credit union with help from UT Federal Credit Union.

“Since the opening of Rebel Union on Sept. 6, 129 accounts have been opened.” said Debbie H. Jones, president/CEO with UT Federal Credit Union.

West High crowns queen West High School 2011 Homecoming Queen Gracie Wright, escorted by Andrew Troutman. Photos by Justin Acuff

Junior Homecoming Princess Landon Holt, escorted by Turner Milan

Sophomore Homecoming Princess Brianna Tate, escorted by Bryan Tate

The course is designed to challenge students with real banking and financial situations through a partnership with the credit union that brings resources of mentors, seminars and hands on experience with day-to-day operations. Completion of the course will give students a

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SPORTS NOTES ■ 14U fastpitch softball tryouts for Cherokee Academy, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Willow Creek park. Info: Josh, 257-5356.

■ A Golf Fundraiser to Benefit Knoxville Free Food Market will be held 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at Beaver Brook Country Club. Cost is $25 for 18 holes and golf cart rental. A $10 donation from each admission goes to charity. Info: 689-4479.

League champions Sacred Heart Cathedral School girls’ soccer team recently won the City-County championship. This was their second year to go undefeated. Pictured after the win are: (front) Caroline Wilson, Erica Patterson, Jasmine Rizk, Emily Camfield, Keeley Longoria, Natalie Eilerman; (back) coach Dr. Walt Zibas, Carter Anderson, Paige Merry, Alyson Dorsten, Renee Semaan, Anya Wegryn, Laura Patterson, Luna Luna, Camille Mancini, Cheyenne Quinones and coach Mick Ingram. Photo submitted

Marvin West

Tyler Bray didn’t notice the Tar Heel linebacker.

If going to Nashville leaves something to be desired, there are several other potential destinations with exciting settings. Boise. Mobile. Albuquerque. Shreveport. Any one would be a genuine adventure for Dave Hart, new athletic director.

The bulk of his experience has been in tandem with the big boys.

At about this stage of the discussion, some dull cynic will ask, “Why bother?”

There are valid reasons to covet minor bowl invitations.

Some donors don’t want to go which reduces university losses on the guest list.

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■ Baseball tournament , Tee ball and 6U coach pitch and 8U-14U, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1213, Halls Community Park.

Info: 992-5504 or email hcpsports@msn.com.

■ Eagle Talon Wrestling Club, grades K-8.

Informational meeting in November. Info: coach Bill Smith, 385-1840 or email wrcoach67@yahoo.com.

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

Bearden High School’s musical theater department will produce the musical “Pippin” on Nov. 10-13. This will be the 15th show under BHS’s musical theater teacher Leann Dickson. “ ‘Pippin’ is a coming-ofage story about the heir to the throne of Charlemagne,” says Dickson. “It follows the life of the young prince as he searches for meaning and significance in the world. The leading player and troupe of actors lead the audience through Pippin’s life journey.”

Music and lyrics from “Pippin” are by Stephen Schwatrz, who also composed “Wicked” and “Godspell.”

The show originally ran on Broadway in the early 1970s, winning numerous Tony Awards including Best Actor in a Musical (Ben Vereen), as well as Best Choreographer (Bob Fosse).

This year’s show has several cast members who appeared in last year’s sold out

America,” at 8 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Tennessee Theatre.

The event is sponsored by the Tennessee Arts Commission, a city of Knoxville Community Agency Grant, WUOT 91.9 FM and the Clayton Foundation.

The Knoxville Choral Society and the East Tennessee Concert Band will combine forces in Howard Hanson’s “Song of Democracy,” “Salute to the Armed Forces,” the “Battle Hymn of the Republic” and other patriotic favorites.

Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at www.

TennesseeTheatre.com or at the door. All veterans will receive a 25 percent discount.

WWII Veterans and spouses will be admitted free.

Info: www. knoxvillechoralsociety.org.

Coaches are in favor of all bowl invitations. They receive extra pay. Bonus is a key word in all Mike Hamilton contracts.

Players like bowl bids.

They receive funds for individual travel, then pool or hitch rides and pocket profits. They also receive bowl gifts, watches, cameras, iPods. Some work.

Fans, richly blessed, applaud bowl opportunities.

Bowl trips make memories.

Good neighbor Carl was never able to forget the Garden State Bowl, 28-21 over Wisconsin on Dec. 13, 1981.

Steve Alatorre was MVP. Even minor bowls are important. They are status symbols. Well, sort of. They are rewards for not losing seven or more games. They supposedly create good feelings about the future. We will definitely get ’em next year.

Young players who are now just watching get ex-

tra practice opportunities.

No doubt you noticed widespread improvement generated by the additional workouts of last December.

Bowl bids are recruiting tools. If prospects feed on history lessons, we can offer a thick book. Tennessee has been bowling 49 times. In the official 2011 brochure, it says the Volunteers traditionally provide an exciting bowl spectacle with high-powered offense and grudging defense. How about that!

It is a splendid idea for Tennessee fans to look ahead boldly to bowl eligibility.

Soon and very soon, let us cheer that accomplishment, no matter where it leads.

The alternative, missing out, is simply not acceptable.

Staying home by the fireside, no matter how large is your TV screen, is absolutely awful during bowl season.

Concert to honor veterans The Knoxville Choral Society, the Knoxville Chamber Chorale and the East Tennessee Concert Band will present the 2011 Fall Concert, “A Salute to

■ Baseball tryouts for The

■ Baseball tournament , Tee ball and 6U coach pitch and 8U-14U, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 5-6, Halls Community Park.

Info: 992-5504 or email hcpsports@msn.com.

showing of “Hairspray.” Like last year’s production, “Pippin” has been a big undertaking for the class of auditioned students. Students and their families have been working to create the sets and costumes for the show.

Bearden High School’s musical theater department has a history of graduating students who have taken up careers in the industry. From students who have performed in “Broadway on Tour” series and commercials for major brands, to those who are in careers behind the scenes in production, lighting and costume design and also playwrights have come through the program. Several of this year’s graduating seniors plan to continue as part of their collegiate studies. The program is co-taught by Mary Sexton, choral instructor at BHS. Show times for “Pippin” are 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10 and Nov. 12 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 13. Tickets will be on sale at the school during the week of the show or can be purchased at the door. Prices are $10 for adults and $8 for students.

Time to focus on bowl eligibility Optimism is linked to good health. Encouragement is wherever you find it.

Fortunes are rooted in the power of positive thinking.

Sometime soon those still wearing orange sunglasses will stop looking back at the wreckage of what might have been and switch their focus to bowl eligibility. Six victories open the door to one of the many minor bowls. Go Vols! Give us six!

Nipping Middle Tennessee State will be a giant step forward. After that comes an inconvenient trip to Arkansas and then the old faithfuls, Vandy and Kentucky. Push hard, men. End this season with a bang!

Ah yes, Johnny Majors had it right, people remember what you do in November. And December. Last year, Tennessee and the officials found a way for North Carolina to prevail in the lovely Music City Bowl. OK, so it required overtime. And

■ Baseball tryouts for Team Octane 10U spring 2012, 938-7662 or 815245-6177.

Heat 11 and 12U spring 2012, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, Halls Community Park. Info: 250-3983.

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Halloween fun

Agents and staff of Saddlebrook Properties gather with representatives of the Farragut West Knox Chamber to officially open Saddlebrook’s new headquarters at 122 Perimeter Park Drive. Pictured as chief operating officer Bob Mohney cuts the ribbon are: (front) Adam Price, Georgia Sadlowe, Mohney, Angie King, Tina Buckles; (back) Karlyn Reedy, Robin Dotson, Kim Aldridge and Sheri Super. Photos by S. Clark

The PetWellClinic, 10549 Kingston Pike, just east of Lovell, hosted a Halloween event for pets and people. The cute Chihuahua/Shih Tzu mix is Wasabi, owned by Coleen Boggess. The cat is Cookie, owned by Colleen Hopwood. Pictured in Star Wars attire is Sarah Meisler, 9, the daughter of owner/veterinarian Dr. Sam Meisler. The clinic plans a Christmas event 1-5 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3. Info: www.petwellclinic.com/. Photos by Theresa Edwards at www.tephotos.com/.

Cake Boss coming to Deane Hill Food City Buddy Valastro, better known as The Cake Boss, will make a special appearance at the Deane Hill Food City, located on Mor-

Saddlebrook gets new home Heather Carter heads the Saddlebrook Design Center, working with buyers to customize each home. The onsite center provides samples of floor covering, plumbing fixtures, cabinets, lighting and more. Vice president Angie King said Carter works with buyers both before and after closing, as she also handles warranties.

rell Road near West Town, at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6.

Valastro will sign copies of his new book, “Baking with The Cake Boss: 100 of Buddy’s Best Recipes and Decorating Secrets,” which will be available for sale.

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business BUSINESS NOTES ■Jim Donnelly and Jan Jackson of Y-12 have been recognized for their contributions to the National Nuclear Security Donnelly Administration’s Defense Programs.

Donnelly is a Y-12 Site Office environmental compliance Jackson engineer.

Jackson, as manager of the Sustainability and Stewardship programs, has the challenge of cleaning up legacy waste, removing hazards and disposition of unneeded Defense Programs assets. â– Lisbeth Couser is the new chief development officer for Big Brothers Big Sisters. She previously worked for Big

Heirloom quilt show celebrates past and present Beginning and seasoned quilters alike will come together Saturday, Nov. 12, at Historic Ramsey House to experience quilting the way it was done yesterday and continues today.

The event kicks off at 10 a.m. on the Ramsey House grounds at 2614 Thorngrove Pike with an outdoor exhibit of quilts provided by the

Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee where she served as vice president of marketCouser ing development. She is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in mass communications, with minors in English and psychology.

Info: www.bbbsetn.org or 523-2179. ■UT Federal Credit Union recently closed the credit union’s first U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Patriot Express Pilot Loan. The recipient was Smoky Mountain Cheese LLC., a service-disabled veteran owned business in Sevierville owned by Randall Mitchell and Dr. Steve Koplow. Smoky Mountain Beer Cheese is in more than 2,700 grocery stores east of the Mississippi River and with the loan, plans to increase to 5,000 stores in early 2012.

Seymour Quilt Guild. “This promises to be an impressive display well worth the $8 admission,� said event organizer Judy LaRose.

Central to the day is a bed turning in the Ramsey visitors’ center. Three turnings during the day are scheduled for 11 a.m., and 2 and 4 p.m. An antique bed, layered with heritage quilts from the Ramsey House collection, will feature in the bed turning. Members of the quilt guild will

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Batteries Plus stores honor veterans Veterans Day, Nov. 11, falls on a Friday this year, and 470 Batteries Plus franchise stores nationwide, including the one on North Peters Road, have come up with a unique way to honor U.S. military veterans.

Starting Saturday, Nov. 5, and continuing through Veterans Day, for every regular or lifetime watch battery they replace, the stores will contribute $5 to USA Cares, a Kentucky-based 501(c)(3) nonproďŹ t organization that helps post-9/11 military service members, veterans and their families with basic ďŹ nancial needs.

It’s a win-win situation, says West Knox resident Todd Williams, who owns the Peters Road store and four other Battery Plus franchises between Knoxville and Chattanooga. “Who doesn’t have at least one watch tucked away some-

dent, highly trained, disciplined and take directions well, all crucial qualiďŹ cations for any business or organization, and the time is always right to assist those who have given so much to all of us.â€?

Batteries Plus has long been the “go to� place for just about any kind of battery imaginable – from watches to cell phones, digital cameras to wheelchairs, cars to boats.

Chris Peters, manager of the Batteries Plus store at 222 North The store on Peters Road has Peters Road. Photo by A. Hart been in operation for more than 10 years. where that needs a new bat- with ďŹ nancial and advocacy Good public citizens, they tery? This is an easy way to support in times of need. have long been “greenâ€? and get your watch running again To date, the organization Williams says they’re about and do something to help has helped families in all 50 to get a lot greener. Existing someone else at the same states and has responded to stores are expanding and retime. We all need to do all we more than 31,000 requests modeling and will start carcan to support our troops and for assistance with more rying energy efďŹ cient light their families.â€? than $8.2 million in grants. bulbs along with batteries.

Batteries Plus will also No fees are charged and no “We already have the accept in-store donations repayment is requested. batteries for everything, which will go directly to The organization also and in just a few months, USA Cares, and will con- works directly with pri- we’ll have the light bulbs tribute $1 for each person vate and public employers for everything too.� who “likes� the Batteries to help reduce joblessness So dig out those old watchPlus Facebook page and among post-9/11 veterans es and head on over to Bat“supports� the USA Cares from all military branches. teries Plus Nov. 5-11. Five dolJobs for Vets Cause page, Williams has two of the vet- lars might not seem like a lot, up to $25,000. For more erans working in his East but it can help a veteran put information on all of that, Tennessee stores. enough gas in his or her car to go to http://tinyurl1.com/ “These men and women get to an all-important job inBatteriesPlusTimeToCare. are ideal employees,� says terview – and, of course, you USA Cares, founded in USA Cares executive director can always donate more.

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discuss the techniques and ďŹ ner points of each quilt for the audience.

Also featured are workshops and demonstrations throughout the day including the ever-popular “yo-yos,� crazy quilts and cathedral quilts. Also scheduled are demonstrations in English paper piecing, hand piecing, hand quilting, a children’s project and “make and take� items.

A more in-depth “Beginners� workshop, designed to

take the participant through the entire process of making a quilt from beginning to end, will give audience members a look into the world of quilting and an opportunity to become a part of this time-honored tradition. Class participation for the Beginner’s workshop is by reservation. The members of the Seymour Quilt Guild, co-sponsors for the event, will also have a boutique featuring handmade pieces for sale to the public.

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A light lunch will be available for purchase and all proceeds of the day will support Historic Ramsey House.

Info: www.ramseyhouse.org/ events or 546-0745.

Sequoyah Elementary to honor veterans The 5th graders of Sequoyah Elementary School, under the direction of music educator Doris Moreland, will present a patriotic music program

NEWS FROM UPSTAIRS

UPSTAIRS is making spirits bright!

UPSTAIRS at Todd Richesin Interiors, located at the corner of Kingston Pike and Lyons View Drive, directly across from Western Plaza, is hosting their ďŹ rst annual Holiday Open House on Friday, November 4, from 10 to 6; and Saturday, November 5, from 10 to 5.

The UPSTAIRS Holiday Open House will unveil unique gift selections, sophisticated holiday dĂŠcor, and quality antiques and accessories that will make your holiday season memorable. The Christmas dĂŠcor items evoke a vintage spirit that will take you back to Christmas past and include holiday creations

by Debbee Thibault, Bethany Lowe, Cody Foster, Nicole Sayre, KD Vintage, and many more artisans.

While UPSTAIRS will have a large selection of unique decorations for your tree, tabletop items will be available for the customer who wants to forgo the traditional large tree and focus on embellishments on mantles, tables, and chests.

UPSTAIRS is the perfect place to “wrap up� your Christmas gift shopping.

UPSTAIRS offers complimentary beautifully designed holiday gift packaging in decorative bags or hand wrapped gifts, ready to go under the tree. Our staff is skilled at helping you select gifts for family and friends at many different price points, and will make your shopping experience enjoyable at the same

titled “This Is Our Country� at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10 in the school gymnasium.

The program will honor and recognize men and women who are serving or who have served in any branch of the armed services. Veterans and the general public are invited to attend.

time. You can even phone in a gift order and have it ready to pick up later.

In addition to all of the gorgeous holiday merchandise, Upstairs will continue to offer their beautiful and unique lamp collection, handsome chests and tables, as well as hard to ďŹ nd occasional and accent tables. And as so many have come to know their unparalleled array of gifts and accessories for every home.

During the Holiday Open House, be sure to register to win fabulous door prizes, enjoy scrumptious holiday treats, provided by our neighbor, Tea at the Gallery, and visit with old friends and enjoy the company of new ones new.

A great way to keep up with all the new arrivals and special offers at UPSTAIRS is to “like� us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Upstairs.Knoxville.

Please note that UPSTAIRS will be closed Tuesday, November 1; Wednesday, November 2; and Thursday, November 3 to prepare for this event. We will re-open at 10 on Friday, November 4.

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NEWS FROM CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF KNOXVILLE Madeline Mixner as Jasmine and Nolan Howell as Aladdin take a ride on the magic carpet in the Christian Academy of Knoxville Middle School production of “Aladdin Jr.” Photos by S. Carey

CAK NOTES The evil Jafar, played by Weston Sullivan, and bird Iago, played by Maggie Murchison, plot Aladdin’s downfall.

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agic lamps, flying carpets, genies, wishes and sorcerers took over the stage at Christian Academy of Knoxville, as middle school choral music and musical theatre students presented “Aladdin Jr.” According to director Peggy Filyaw, the production was the Broadway version of the Disney movie, but with music scaled for middle school voices. Hence the “Jr.” in the title. The musical still packs all the magic and fun of the full version, though.

Filyaw said this is the 12th middle school musical at CAK, and she is glad to see the program grow.

“I think it gives students confidence to be in front of an audience,” she said.

“It’s just great to be able to give them

that opportunity.”

With 48 students in the “Aladdin Jr.” cast and crew, the production offered ample opportunities for student participation. As Filyaw said, “There are no benchwarmers in musical theatre.”

The clever street urchin Aladdin is played by 8th grader Nolan Howell, who is gracing the CAK stage for the first time. His performance is paired with Jasmine played by Madeline Mixner in her third CAK performance.

The wisecracking genie is played by 8th grader Jane Ann Foncea, and the evil Jafar is portrayed by 7th grader Weston Sullivan, another rookie to the CAK stage.

This production is also special because a student director is taking part for the first time. CAK senior Travis Blackwell is serving as assistant director.

Nolan Howell as Aladdin rubs the magic lamp and summons the genie, played by Jane Ann Foncea.

“He’s brought a whole lot to this show,” said Filyaw.

Set design was provided by CAK parent and professional artist Cheryl Nehls.

Parent volunteers helped with costuming. Janet McLean arranged the choreography and helped in other ways, too.

“We couldn’t do this without Janet,” said Filyaw.

Filyaw also thanked CAK Middle School Principal Debbie Moye for her support of the musical theatre program.

Students raise $1,000 for Ridgedale School

Girls volleyball team make state tournament The CAK girls volleyball team went all the way to the state tournament with wins in the district and regional tournaments. Holly Staabe and Lauren Peterson were named to the Regional Tournament Team. Teresa Slade was named Tournament MVP for the region and the district and district Player of the Year. Maggie Morgan and Taylor Call were chosen for the All District Tournament Team. Lauren Petersen was named district Server of the Year. Cheyenne Hooper was named district Rookie of the Year, and coach Jamie Petrick was named district Coach of the Year. Taylor Call, Courtney Shields and Maggie Morgan received honorable mentions for the All-District Team for the regular season. Photo submitted

CAK students Chris Harpending and Jeff Braswell sold Knox County school coupon books to help the Ridgedale Alternative School, raising more than $1,000 for the program. They will be honored at 3:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 1, at Ridgedale.

“I was shocked,” said longtime coupon books coordinator Mary Kerr. “In 23 years I’ve never had a call like this.”

Initially, Kerr thought they wanted to sell coupon books to benefit their school. “We do that with private schools, but only after the Knox County Schools kids have finished selling. I told the boys they could start selling after Sept. 26, but they said they wanted to help a school that didn’t typically sell many books.”

With $7.90 from each $10 book remaining at the school, Ridgedale gained $940.10 from the 119 books sold by Jeff and Chris. Additionally, First Tennessee Bank offers a $1 incentive per book sold over the previous year. Since Ridgedale sold only

Chris Harpending and Jeff Braswell four books last year, First Tennessee kicked in $115, bringing the total to $1055.10.

Kerr is so excited. She’s printing a “big check” for the boys to present to administrators at Ridgedale at Tuesday’s ceremony.

“They turned in their money and books matching to the penny. Actually, they did better than some of our schools,” she said.

“These are great young men. One wants to go to college at Baylor and the other at Vandy.”

Helbig is new tennis coach Christian Academy of Knoxville has hired David Helbig as the new head coach for men’s and women’s tennis.

Helbig comes to CAK after recent stints at Cedar Bluff Racquet Club, where he was a professional tennis instructor, and Webb School, where he was an assistant coach.

Helbig says he is committed to the spiritual nurturing of young athletes as well as the instruction necessary to secure a winning program.

The CAK tennis program has established a tradition of winning at the high school level. Between the girls and boys teams, the Warriors have 26 district championships, 19 regional championships, three state championships and several individual championships.

When longtime coach Betsy Sparks announced her intent to step away from the program, it became imperative to find a coach who would continue her tradition of excellence. With new tennis facilities in place, it is a unique opportunity to hire a coach who will train CAK’s athletes and extend his professional training to CAK families and the community.

In fact, Helbig will offer lessons for the extended CAK family and community. This will help create a culture of excitement for tennis on campus and increase involvement from year to year. Also, Helbig will work closely with the middle school players to add tennis to the list of sports on campus that are comprehensive from 6th through 12th grade.

Elementary Open House (PreK-5th Grade) November 3, 2011 - 7 p.m.

Visit CAKwarriors.com/openhouse to RSVP!

Spiritually Nurturing Academically Challenging Socially Enriching Campus Tours Daily! Contact CAK Admissions at 865-690-4721 ext. 190 for more information.

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Deann Hebert is featured artist for 10th anniversary of Artsclamation!

Paintings are â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;vintage with a modern pop of colorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Deanne Hebert (pronounced ABear) is the featured artist for the tenth annual Artsclamation! ďŹ ne art sale. It is Hebertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seventh year to participate in the event which beneďŹ ts Peninsula, the behavioral health division of Parkwest Medical Center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Artsclamation! is just the best show!â&#x20AC;? Hebert exclaimed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From the food at the Preview Party to the people who work so hard to make it a success, and, most importantly, the patrons who come willingly to help support the importance of raising awareness of mental health/addiction issues.â&#x20AC;?

Hebert is known for her brightly colored and highly textured paintings. Her signature impastostyle of applying layer upon layer of acrylic paint, and ďŹ nishing with a high gloss UV-protectant varnish is a technique that she developed by trial and error. Hebert uses both palette knife and brush to achieve a distinctive look that is one-of-a-kind. Her paintings evolve within each stage, resulting in a wonder of texture and color. Bright, fun and energetic, Hebertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personality is a part of every piece she creates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My paintings are deďŹ nitely a style all their own,â&#x20AC;? Hebert said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some have called it â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;rustic elegance,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and I really like that name.â&#x20AC;?

Hebert describes her paintings as â&#x20AC;&#x153;the perfect combination of vintage, texture, with a modern pop of

Artsclamation! 2011 featured artist Deann Hebert is a rising star in the art world, with national chains such as TargetÂŽ, WalMartÂŽ and TJMaxxÂŽ carrying her work. Most recently, Hebert created a series of coasters that will be licensed with CoasterstoneÂŽ. She resides in Brentood, Tenn., with her husband, Lance, and two daughters, Adeline, 4, and Amelia, 1. color.â&#x20AC;? The subjects are not abstract, but very impressionistic in style. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I try not to get caught up in the rules and regulations of art, but rather just paint as I feel,â&#x20AC;? Hebert said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My work reďŹ&#x201A;ects a little bit of who I am â&#x20AC;Ś I enjoy what I do for a living, and hopefully that shows through in the paintings.â&#x20AC;?

As a child in pre-school, Hebert was taught basic art by her aunt and artist Betty Jones of HeďŹ&#x201A;in, AL. Hebert won her ďŹ rst art contest in 4th grade for a portrait of her mother.

Hebert received her Bachelor in Fine Arts degree in 2000 from Auburn University, where she majored in graphic design. She went on to work as a graphic designer for Word Publishing in Nashville, Tenn., and then joined Broadman & Holman Publishers where she designed book jackets and worked on major ad campaigns. However, Hebert realized that her path was meant to be different, and she decided to start her own ďŹ ne art business. A proliďŹ c painter, you can catch her most days working in her studio located in the historic Factory at Franklin.

Hebert also studied fine art at The Chelsea School of Art and Design and Central St. Martins School of Art in London, England where she took many different art classes. As a result, she developed a style that uses many layers of latex and acrylic paint.

She uses a palette knife and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bella Floraâ&#x20AC;? by Deann Hebert is the featured painting for the 10th annual mixed media such as cheesecloth Artsclamation! fine art sale to benefit Peninsula, the mental health division to create and add even more texof Parkwest Medical Center. Artsclamation! will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5, ture to the pieces. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I use a very â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;earthlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; palette, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the gymnasium of Sacred Heart Cathedral School on Northshore Drive in West Knoxville. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bella Floraâ&#x20AC;? will be auctioned at the with warm colors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; reds, oranges, Artsclamation! Preview Party on Nov. 5. The painting may be viewed online mixed with a little blue,â&#x20AC;? Hebert said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is this color combination at www.peninsulabehavioralhealth.org./arts. that moves me the most, and one that I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get away from,â&#x20AC;? she exEvery summer, Hebert holds a funplained. filled art camp at her studio located Hebertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work is inspired by the in The Factory at Franklin. Students things in her daily life. enjoy learning Hebertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s method and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the stillness of an approach to painting by using the early morning, or little girl giggles, palette knife and a heavy painting I feel very blessed to be able to do technique. To be placed on the what I love for a living. Behind every e-mailing list for next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dates, message Hebert at: DeannDesigns@ painting there is a feeling of happiness, because it is in this that I feel gmail.com. Information is also available at www.deanndesigns.com the most complete,â&#x20AC;? she stated.

Artsclamation! Fine Art Show and Sale to be held November 5 The tenth annual Artsclamation! ďŹ ne art sale will be held Saturday, November 5, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral School in Knoxville. Admission and parking are free.

Artsclamation! will showcase original works by more than 30 regional and local artists. The event will feature a variety of media, including oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, jewelry, pottery, clay sculpture and ďŹ ber art.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s featured artist is Deann Hebert of Franklin, Tenn. Hebert (prounouced A-Bear) is known for her brightly colored and highly textured paintings. Using a combination of acrylics and oil pastels, Hebertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique style captures subjects including country churches, ďŹ&#x201A;owers, guitars, boots and angels.

Other participating artists include: Hugh Bailey, Gray N. Bearden, Leslee Bechtel, Mike C. Berry, Stephanie Brichetto, Larry Cole, Pat Delashmit, Shannon Haas, Betsy Heerdt, Jonathan Howe, Joppa Mountain Pottery, Ruth Koh, Lorrie Lane, Sharron Mallison, Melanie Morris, Mike Naney, Leila Platt, Marabeth Quin, Sheila Rauen, Jacqueline Saporiti, Julia Schriver, Marcia Shelly, Streater Spencer, Jim Spitler, Charla Steele, David Swanagin, Kristine Taylor and Heather Whiteside. Additionally, Gallery Partner Village Fine Art will have a variety of even more artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; works available at Artsclamation!.

At Artsclamation!, Peninsula Recovery Education Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art Therapy Program will have art for sale which has been produced by mental health consumers in therapeutic art classes. The Center works with patients to aid the emotional healing process through creative expression.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something in everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s price range at Artsclamation! Prices begin at $10 for a 12" x 21" wall calendar for

Few tickets remain for Preview Party Tickets are nearly sold out for the Artsclamation! Preview Party on Friday evening, Nov. 4, at Sacred Heart Cathedral School Gymnasium. Tickets for the 6-9 p.m. event cost $50 each and allow participants an early opportunity to purchase art before the public sale on Saturday, and attend the auction for the featured painting by Deann Hebert. Heavy horsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; de oeuvres will be served and drinks will be available. Tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be sold at the door. Please contact Fort Sanders Foundation at 531-5210 for more information or to purchase Preview Party tickets.

2012 which showcases reproductions from many of the participating artists. Prices range upward to $5,000. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s featured painting is a contemporary ďŹ&#x201A;oral scene called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bella Flora.â&#x20AC;? The featured painting, which will be auctioned at the Artsclamation! Preview Party on Nov. 5, may be viewed online at www.peninsulabehavioralhealth.org./arts.

Proceeds from Artsclamation! beneďŹ t the behavioral health programs of Peninsula, East Tennesseeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading provider of behavioral health services. Peninsula has helped thousands of people recover from mental disorders and dependencies so they can lead healthy, positive, and productive lives.

Major sponsors for Artsclamation! 2011 include Covenant Health Federal Credit Union and Covenant Health. The Artisan Circle sponsors include Cherokee Distributing Company, Inc., First Tennessee Foundation, Messer Construction Company and BESCO. Media sponsors include the Knoxville News Sentinel and Lamar Advertising.

For more information about Artsclamation!, contact the Fort Sanders Foundation at (865) 531-5210 or email Gina Williams at gwilliams@covhlth.com. Information about Peninsulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Artsclamation can also be found at www.peninsulabehavioral health.org/arts.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Art of Healingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; calendar features local and regional artwork Peninsula, the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading provider of mental health services, has produced a beautiful, fullcolor wall calendar that showcases artwork from renowned local and regional artists. The calendar, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Art of Healing,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; was created to raise awareness about mental health issues in our community.

The calendarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cover, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sun Shadows,â&#x20AC;? is a painting by artist Ruth Koh of Jefferson County. The calendar pages highlight a different Artsclamation! artist for each month in 2012. Calendars are $10 each, and make wonderful gifts.

The name of the calendar, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Art of Healing,â&#x20AC;? has a double meaning. The first is direct: proceeds from the calendar benefit Peninsula programs and services. The second meaning is just as important.

Artistic self-expression helps people to resolve conflicts and problems, develop interpersonal skills, manage behavior, reduce stress, increase self-esteem and self-awareness, and achieve insight. Patients at Peninsula are helped to heal by their participation in a variety of art classes led by a certified art therapist.

To get your â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Art of Healingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; calendar call (865) 531-5210.

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Understanding legal protection for elderly The law affects many aspects of people’s lives and thanks to the annual LawTalk series, obtaining general legal information is more accessible to the community.

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LawTalk will be held Friday, Nov. 4, at the John T. O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St., and Saturday, Nov. 5, at Fellowship Church, 8000 Middlebrook Pike.

“Wills and Estate Planning for Everyone” will be 9-11 a.m. and “Legal Protection for the Elderly, the Disabled & their Caregivers” will be 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. At each location, local lawyers will present information and answer questions.

“Wills & Estate Planning for Everyone” is designed to help individuals orga-

HEALTH NOTES ■ Cancer survivor support groups, Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings and Tuesday evenings, at the Cancer Support Community of East Tennessee (formerly the Wellness Community), 2230 Sutherland Ave. Support groups for cancer caregivers, Monday evenings. Cancer family bereavement group, Thursday evenings. Info: 546-4661 or www.cancersupportet.org.

■ Lung cancer support group meets 6 p.m. the third Monday of every month at Baptist West Cancer Center, 10820 Parkside Drive. No charge, light refreshments served. Info: Trish or Amanda, 218-7081.

■ Stop Smoking: 215-QUIT

Activities for the week of Oct. 31: ■ Monday, Oct. 31: 8:45 a.m., Advanced Cardio; 9:30 a.m., Watercolor; 10 a.m., Bridge; 10 a.m., Cardio; 12:30 p.m., Sit N Be Fit; 1 p.m., Starr Travel informational; 1:30 p.m., Belly Dancing.

■ Tuesday, Nov. 1: 8:45 a.m., Tai Chi 1; 9:30 a.m., BB Bridge; 10 a.m., Oil painting; 10 a.m., Digital class; 11:15 a.m., Pilates; Sonny Schow and Amelia Crotwell will present “Wills and Es- Matt and Frere Kelly will present “Legal Protection for Elderly, the 12:30 p.m., Canasta/PIN; tate Planning for Everyone” at Fellowship Church from 9-11 Disabled and their Caregivers” on Friday, Nov. 4, at the O’Connor 12:30 p.m., Yoga; 12:45 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. The presentation is part of the LawTalk Senior Center and on Saturday, Nov. 5, at Fellowship Church. p.m., Grub Club to Aubrey’s series from the Knoxville Bar Association.

Restaurant; 2 p.m., Line dancing. the legal issues of how to tions, and probate “estate nize their affairs in light documents are in place.

■ Wednesday, Nov. of recent changes in the If you care for an elderly finance long-term health recovery” will be discussed. 2: noon, Covenant presents law. Experienced local at- or disabled family member care, the means by which Just in the past year, sig- Lunch and Learn: “Cardiac torneys will provide infor- or anticipate that you may assets can be preserved nificant changes have taken Procedures” with Amy Dale, mation regarding planning one day have this respon- and the do’s and don’ts of place in the laws that af- RN, CCM. for incapacity and death, sibility, plan to attend the property transfers. This fect eligibility for Medicaid ■ Thursday, Nov. 3: which can happen to any- LawTalk program titled program will provide spe- nursing home benefits.

8:45 a.m., Tai Chi 1; 10 a.m., one at any age. The session “Legal Protection for the cific information about the Spaces are limited and Tai Chi 2; 11 a.m., AAA will help individuals learn Elderly, the Disabled and protection and obligation will be filled first come, Driver class, part 1; 11:15 for caregivers, including a first served. Register by a.m., Cardio M&B; 12:30 about documents everyone their Caregivers.” should have in place and During the seminar, lo- review of recent changes in calling the KBA office, p.m., Sit N Be Fit class; 1:45 learn what happens if no cal attorneys will discuss Medicaid laws and regula- 522-6522. p.m., Chorus.

■ Friday, Nov. 4: 8:45 a.m., Advanced Cardio; 9:30 a.m., Canasta Club; 10 a.m., (7848) is a program of Tuesday of every month in Cardio; 10:30 a.m., Social the Knox County Health the UT Hospice office, 2270 Bridge; 11 a.m., AAA Driver Department. The hotline is Sutherland Ave. A light ■ Swap 2 Save Coupon Club meets 5:30 to 8 p.m. the first Thursday answered 8 a.m. until 4:30 class, part 2; 11:15 a.m., supper is served. Info or to of the month at Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. Coupons for evp.m. Monday through Friday.

Pilates; 12:30 a.m., Yoga; 1 reserve a spot: 544-6277. erything from baby items to groceries, restaurants to retail shops are p.m., Rummikub; 2 p.m., ■ Support group meeting for exchanged. Wallace Memorial is located at 701 Merchant Drive. Info: Ballroom. family members or caregivEmail Lisa at taylor7123@bellsouth.net. ers of an adult with a mental Info or to register for ■ The Poetry Quintessence Society meets 6:30 p.m. the last Monday illness is 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the classes: 670-6693. Comof each month at Café 4’s library, third floor. Everyone 16 and older is third Tuesday of each month plete calendar listings availInfo: Tonya, 357-6134.

AARP driver safety class ■ invited. at Cherokee Health Systems, able at www.knoxcounty.

Anyone interested in attending a rehearsal or learning about free 2018 Western Avenue. Info: For registration info about org/seniors. vocal instruction with Smoky Mountain Harmony Show Chorus, Rebecca Gill, 602-7807 or this and all other AARP a member of Sweet Adelines International, should contact Nancy at www.namiknox.org. driver safety classes, call 521-6975. Rehearsals are held 6:45 p.m. each Monday at First Cum‘A Day in the Life’ ■ UT Hospice conducts Barbara Manis, 922-5648. berland Presbyterian Church, 6900 Nubbin Ridge Road. Info: www. ongoing orientation sessions smokymtnharmony.org.

An exhibit of works by ■ 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for adults (18 and older) artists Roy McCullough and Monday and Tuesday, Oct. interested in becoming Kate McCullough will be on Cherokee Mills hosts art show 24-25, Chota Recreation volunteers with its program.

Center, 145 Awohli Drive, The Knoxville Watercolor Society is having a fall show- display through Nov. 4 at No medical experience is reLoudon. ing of mixed media works by its members through Nov. 29 Tennessee Valley Unitarian quired. Training is provided.

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UT sponsors seminar for health care professionals The University of Tennessee Knoxville will host a daylong workshop Friday, Nov. 4, for licensed counselors, clinical psychologists, social workers and others in the helping profession on navigating technology in their daily work.

The 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. event, “Ethics and the Helping Professions in a Technological World,” will be at the UT Visitors Center, 2712 Neyland Drive.

Dr. Ted Remley, professor of counselor education at Old Dominion University, will be the guest speaker.

He is a member of the bar in Virginia and Florida, a licensed professional counselor, and a licensed marriage and family therapist.

Seminar topics will include the impact of technology on ethics, such as administrative issues in the workplace, clients’ consent to use technology, HIPAA and FERPA privacy statutes, social networking and subpoenas of client records.

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Welcome, Jumbe Jumbe the giraffe recently moved to the Knoxville Zoo from his digs at the Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield, Mo. Standing at more than 17 feet tall, the 8-year-old male is busy making friends with female giraffes Patches and Lucille, both current Knoxville Zoo residents, with hopes of a romance and calves in the herd’s future.

The Knoxville Zoo is open

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2 yr old house & 44 acres located at 1245 Snake Hollow Road, Sneedville. House has 3 BR & 2 BA, total of 1,056 SF. Owner will finance with $7,000 down. Call Bill at 877-488-5060 ext 323.

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Brand new construction, spacious 3-bed, 2-bath, ceilings, deck Real Estate Service 53 Special Notices 15 &cathedral front porch. $169,900 on your lot & avail in Tellico STOP FORECLOSURE Village with a FREE LOT, Free Report / Free Help 865-365-8888 IF YOU USED THE while supply lasts. See model: 865-458-0089 PreventForeclosureKnoxville.com TYPE 2 DIABETES DRUG ACTOS between 2000 and preComm. Prop. - Rent 66 sent time and were diagnosed with Condos- Townhouses 42 bladder cancer, you 1500 + or - SQ. FT. may be entitled to GREAT FTN CITY medical office space, compensation. Call location.

Whitney Campbell Station Rd. Attorney Charles Place, 2 br, 2 ba, 1 New carpet, ceiling Johnson 1-800-535level.

Min from tile, & paint.

5727. shopping, 10 min 865-742-1751 from UT campus.

Priced to sell. $129,900. 865-282-8127 5920 Weisbrook Lane Homes 40 ***Web ID# 881058*** includes 2800 s.f. office/ 4166 s.f. Warehouse/ 3000s.f. Mezzanine SELL YOUR HOUSE SPECTACULAR over office. $4500./mo IN 9 DAYS OCEAN GULF Bill Tate, 423 309 2410 865-365-8888 PENTHOUSE www.TNHouseRelief.com CONDO! 4BR/3BA! Only Wanted To Rent 69 $479,900 Same unit For Sale By Owner 40a sold for $1.2 mil. Absolutely gorgeous.

NEED 3BR HOME, THE ONLY pentpet friendly, fenced Sale or Rent, Tellico yard, off busy Village, 2700 sf, 4 br, 3 house condo available for sale in Panama street. 453-5690.

1/2 ba w/bonus, 2 car City Beach! Enjoy gar, $260K. 4 1/2% white sand beach, reassumable FHA loan. sort-style amenities, Apts - Unfurnished 71 865-388-5476 luxurious accommo***Web ID# 878362*** dations, Must See! BR, water furn., Call now 877-888-2296, 2 ceil. heat, $425 + ext117.

North 40n dep. 1800 6th Ave. 865-397-4911 NEW AFFORDABLE home, 711 Sidebrook Ave. 1140 SF, 3 BR, 2 Residence Lots 44 Apts - Furnished 72 full BA, tile & laminate wood flooring, WALBROOK STUDIOS bar in kit., all appl., porch & deck. A Crossville, TN, 1 acre 25 1-3 60 7 must see at $89,900. homesites, clubhouse, $130 weekly. Discount avail. Util, TV, Ph, lakes, utilities, only May consider rent to own. 423-578-0970 or Stv, Refrig, Basic $6,000 ea. Owner Cable. No Lse. financing. 931-261-3317 865-288-4164

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Chuck is available for adoption at Young-Williams Animal Center for a spooky low rate of $25 this week only. In celebration of Halloween, adult hound dogs and orange and black cats and kittens are available for reduced adoption rates through Saturday, Nov. 5. Photo submitted

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Two-year-old chow chow/retriever mix Columbus is ready for all this month has to offer, during Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog month. Columbus is available for adoption at the main center at 3210 Division St. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1-6 p.m. Sunday. The “new” center at Young-Williams Animal Village, 6400 Kingston Pike, is open daily from noon to 6 p.m. Visit www.youngwilliams.org to see photos of all of the center’s adoptables and call 215-6599 for more information about each pet.

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yrs old, 2300 SF, 3BR/3BA, P CT formal DR, lrg master, lrg kit DU RE w/island, cherry cabs, black appl, pantry, breakfast rm , bonus rm or 4th BR above 2-car gar, hdwd & tile down, crpt in bonus, plantation wood shutters, sec sys, sec storm drs, HVAC w/April Air Filter Sys, beautiful view from rear windows and deck. $253,900. $220,000. 865-922-3943.

Selling due to husband’s illness.

3-1 Craftsman, bonus rm, huge yd, 1715 Birdsong next to golf cse. $675/mo. 865-661-3671

I BUY OLDER MOBILE HOMES. 1990 up, any size OK. 865-384-5643

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The East Tennessee Woodworkers Guild and the Arts & Culture Alliance of Knoxville will sponsor the 16th Master Woodworkers Show on Nov. 4-6 at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. Show times are 5-9 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Sponsors of the show strive to highlight the finest woodworking in this region.

The three-day event is an unconventional, dynamic blend of gallery layout and the open atmosphere of a festival-style show. With attendance more than doubling over the last several shows, the event has gained a reputation as a premiere woodworking event in the Southeast and it has received exceptional reviews from both makers and the public.

Racheff House and Gardens will hold its second annual Holland bulb sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5.

A new shipment of amaryllis and paperwhites have just arrived. Also available will be tulips, daffodils and other varieties of spring blooming bulbs. In addition to the bulbs, Racheff will offer crafts, gardening items and note cards.

Proceeds from this event will be used for beautification and maintenance of the house and garden property which is owned by the Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs and operated by a board of governors selected from local garden clubs and state garden club officials.

Racheff House and Gardens is located at 1943 Tennessee Ave. From Western Avenue turn east on Keith and immediately turn left on Schofield then back to Tennessee.

Appalachian Arts Craft Center events The Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway in Norris, is looking for new members to sell their handmade crafts in the Craft Center gallery. Anyone interested in going through the jurying process should bring three samples of their work to the center before noon Thursday, Nov. 3.

Center hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The jurying will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 8, and items must be picked up by Nov. 21. Each person going through the process must fill out a form and pay a nonrefundable $25 jurying fee. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

The center is hosting a chili supper with music by the Woodpickers and a silent auction from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Norris Community Building. The cost is $5 for homemade chili, cornbread, dessert and drink. Those wanting to purchase a meal served in their own handcrafted pottery bowl, which they can take home afterwards, can do so for only $20.

There will also be a range of homemade crafts, services and other items up for bid at a silent auction. This event is a fundraiser for the center and is open to the public. People are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance by stopping by the center or by calling in advance, although tickets will also be on sale at the door.

Upcoming classes at the center: Nov. 3, Glass Fusing Workshop, 6:30 to 9 p.m. with Kathy King; Nov. 5, Nuno Felting, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Geri Forkner; Dec. 10, Felted Wool Santa, 2 to 5:30 p.m., with Nancy Shedden and Tammy Straut.

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BULL MASTIFFS, AKC, POMERANIAN Pups, cute & adorable, 2 M, 3 F, 7 wks, CKC, S&W, 1 Yr. brindle, $750 ea. 865guar. 2 F $500, 2 M 585-6637; 865-585-6655 $450. 423-404-4189 puppeeperson@yahoo.com

CKC DBL WIDE, 3 br, 2 CHIHUAHUAS, reg, long & short ba, chain link fnc hair, $100. Call 865yard, 2 car gar & 654-7199, lv msg. carport. $675/mo, $400/dep. 865-582-5411 ***Web ID# 881437*** 4 BR, 3 1/2 BA, 3 car CHIHUAHUAS, M & gar. Halls area. No F., Reg. small, varipets, no smoking. Trucking Opportunities 106 ous colors, shots, $1500/mo. 865-567-9693 $200-$400. 865-216-5770 AVAIL. 2 BR, 1 BA, ***Web ID# 881027*** W/D hookup, appls, COLLIES, AKC, 2 yr. $1000 - $1250 - $1500 cent H&A, lg fenced old fem., 1.5 yr. old in yard, close to SIGN ON BONUSES male, $200 ea or bus, $750/mo + DD. Hiring Over The Road $300 pr. 865-919-0413 Drivers 865-689-5293 Van, Flatbed, ReCORGI PEMBROKE FTN CITY, 3 br, 1 ba, frigerated Openings Welsh Puppies, AKC bsmnt, lrg yard, Call Roehl 1-888-867Reg. 6 wks. 1st shots. lease, DD, cr chk, 6345 $350. 865-435-2878 $750. 865-805-5903 or AA/EOE 865-805-9414

Dachshunds, Mini, ***Web ID# 880820*** AKC, 865-936-3095 www.pricelessparadise GIBBS, 3 BR, 2 BA farm.com 110 rancher, 2 car gar., Healthcare ***Web ID# 883824*** lots of storage. Outside pets ok. $1,200 HILLCREST WEST is Dachshunds Mini, Reg., per mo. + $800 dep. now hiring. RN'sM & F, diff. colors & Refs. req. 865-966$19.50 to $24.50; patterns, S&W, $2250062 or 865-237-5056 LPN's-$15 to $20; $550. 865-216-5770 CNA's-$10 to $15 ***Web ID# 881032*** HALLS/GIBBS, 2 BR, plus shift diff/part 1 ba, $500/mo, $500/ time and full time, DACHSHUNDS, MINI dep. 1 yr lse req'd. and RN weekend (very small). $150.

No pets. 6508 Archer supervisor and full blooded, shots, Rd., 865-388-2736 cook. Apply online 9 wks. 865-556-1666 grace.vikus.net/app ***Web ID# 881540*** KARNS AREA, 1, 2 & EOE DFWP 3 br, $600-$1250. All DOBERMAN Pincher appl, no pets. 865pups, CKC, blk & 691-8822 or 660-3584 Business Equipment 133 rust, M & F, 8 wks, ***Web ID# 883598*** $250. 865-426-9813 Kodak 3 BR, 3 BA, 2 6 BLACK leather of- ***Web ID# 881199*** car gar., kit. appl, no fice chairs, excel- DOBERMAN PUPS, pets, $950/mo. 786lent for office or black & tan, 6 wks.

290-1285;865-201-9284 conference room, reg., 4 M, $200 ea. $50 ea. 865-376-7819 865-254-0602 South, brick 3 br, 1 1/2 ba, new flr, appl & Dobermans AKC, 4 paint. $800/mo + dep.

Dogs 141 wks. $350-$450. Blk / blue No Pets. 865-577-8012 / red. In house, detailed, ***Web ID# 882826*** AMERICAN PIT Bull Warlock. 865-428-6981 pups, 9 wks. old, ***Web ID# 883889*** TEMPLE ACRES, dual reg., 1st & 2nd Halls, 3 BR, 2 BA, Shepherd vaccines, parents German enclosed gar., level puppies, good Geron premises. $300lot $800/mo No smk/ man bldlines, 7 wks, $400 Call after 1pm, pets. 865-584-1688 M & F to choose no text, 865-696-4238 from. 865-300-3776 WEST, Cedar Bluff, ***Web ID# 882494*** ***Web ID# 883328*** 3 BR, 2 1/2+ BA, dbl. gar., lg. yard, BEAGLES, Blue Tick Retriever Mini Smoky. AKC, 9 GOLDEN approx 2,000 sf, no Puppies, AKC reg, wks, shots/wormed pets, DD, $950/mo. just in time for 865-522-5076 865-966-8626 Christmas, born ***Web ID# 883845*** 10/1/11. 2 M & 5 F. WEST KNOX, 4 BR, 2.5 HEELER Ready 11/14/11.

BA, office, great BLUE PUPPIES, $250 ea.

Light golden, kid room, 2 car gar., lg.

1st shots & wormed. friendly. M-$300. Fyard, $1400/mo. No 423-907-2120 $350. 423-494-7468 or pets. 865-719-8676 423-784-5639 ***Web ID# 878667*** BOSTON TERRIER ***Web ID# 882317*** male puppy, AKC, $395. 865-925-8137 GREAT PYRENEES Condo Rentals 76 www.BetterBulls.com puppies, 7 mo., raised ***Web ID# 884528*** w/chickens, $125. 865Architect-Designed 376-0364 End unit, 3 BR, 2 1/2 BOSTON TERRIER BA, master on main, puppies, 1 F & 2 M, AKC, LAB BOYS, 1 Yellow 2 car gar., gas frpl, S&W, $350 or trade for English type avail. upstairs media rm, M puppy. 423-489-7071 $600. Call Ronnie Halls. Lease to Purchase ***Web ID# 882107*** 865-428-8993 or check $1100 mo. 865-898-4558 Grandma's Labs on BOXER PUPPIES, or 865-567-5788 Facebook.

AKC, $400. 1 year ***Web ID# 881401*** FOUNTAIN CITY AREA health guar. 423-6679572 or 865-385-8678 LAB Puppies, absolutely Pebbles tone Condos ***Web ID# 885002*** gorgeous, black, white, 3 BR, 2 BA, 2 car gar, yellow. 8 wks, 108 yr screened back porch, BOXER PUPPIES champ bdln, father reg., $850 mo. $850 damage AKC reg, 2 Fem, $300.

Parents on prem. $400. dep. 1 yr lease, no pets. Call before 7 pm, 423865-560-6866; 363-5815 231-2515 865-254-9552 or 388-3232 ***Web ID# 881728*** ***Web ID# 883413*** The Meadows, 3 br, 2 PEKINGESE PUPS ba, remod., brick AKC, all shots, vet end unit, hdwd, chkd, 2 yr health master w/walk in, guar. 423-404-4510 frpl, W/D incl, 2 car PIT BULLS, blue nose carport, water & sewer incl. $1100.

UKC, Gotti bldln, sis865-414-9345 ters, 1 blind, 1 yr. old. $500 ea. 865-200-9376 ***Web ID# 883693***

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BR SUITE, antique 4 1982 CORVETTE, all PLUMBING, DRAIN, poster w/boxsprings original, looks & sewer, water dam& mattress. 8 pc, runs good, call 865age, roof repairs, $500 or will sell bed 430-4014 carpentry, etc. 24/7 separate for $175. emergency plumb865-579-1574/659-5965 ing. No job too small. 221-1362 or 368-8578

Household Appliances 204a

Poodles Standard GOOD AS NEW AKC, $150 & up. Call APPLIANCES 865-221-1378 PUG PUPPIES, AKC, M-$500, F-$550., vet ck'd, shots, dewormed, UTD. 865-804-4293 ***Web ID# 881178*** YORKIE PUPS, 8 wks. old, S&W, CKC reg., F $350, M $300.

Small. 931-319-0000

90 Day Warranty Call 637-1060 1716 E. Magnolia Ave.

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BUICK SPECIAL 1952 Good cond. Runs & LANDSCAPING MGMT Design, install, mulch, drives great. New small tree/shrub work, tires. All orig. $7500 weeding, bed renewal, obo. 865-207-3300 debri clean-up. Free estimates, 25 yrs exp!

CHRYSLER NEWMark Lusby 679-9848 PORT 1964, 2 dr.

Hardtop, all orig., $4,000. 865-919-8575

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MGB CONV. 1978, great shape, low mi, $6500. Call 865GUN SALE, private 992-2230 YORKIE PUPS AKC, collection. Rifles & shots & worming, M shotguns. Call 865$300, F $400. 865-828671-1553; 865-850-5220 Sport Utility 261 8067 or 865-850-5513 ***Web ID# 881155***

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LEXUS RX330, 2005, silver, gray int, 77k mi, extra clean, $21,995. 865-661-8040 PASTURES FOR rent Bayliner Cabin in Union Co. Safe & Cruiser, 1990, 26 1/2', ***Web ID# 881080*** secure for horses. great shape, trailer, 865-254-9936 $6500. 865-992-2230

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** ADOPT! * * Looking for a lost pet or a new one? Visit Young-Williams Animal Center, the official shelter for the City of Knoxville & Knox County: 3201 Division St. Knoxville. www.knoxpets.org

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Farmer’s Market 150 EXCELLENT GAME HENS $10 each 865-376-0364 FALL CUTTING GRASS HAY, sm square bales, avg 55 lbs. Starting $3/bale.

865-850-0130. Straw

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MASTERCRAFT 209 (2003) 570 hrs, factory HONDA ACCORD EX tower, X-Series fea2006, V6, s-roof, tures, clean, great spoiler, 6 CD, Alloys, boat, MC trailer incl. all options, very $26,500. 865-599-7515 clean, non-smoker. $11,500. 865-806-7195 Thompson Marine 1986, 18 ft cuddy cabin, Honda Accord SE 1997, Hydraspot 17' bass 4 dr, AT, great mpg, boat, 1995 200 Mariner 98k mi, loaded, $4000 ea. 865-397-3516 ^ $4200. 865-582-1974 ***Web ID# 884660***

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MITSUBISHI Eclipse 2003, pwr, auto, 4 STUCCO / STONE cyl, 65K mi. $5,100. repairs, new const, 865-934-7796 CAMPERS WANTED fireplaces, water damage, ret. walls, We buy travel trailers, VOLVO V70 2005 columns, gates. 20 5th Wheels, Motor 4 dr. wagon, 96K mi. homes & Pop-Up yrs exp! 250-0496 Mint cond. $10,600.

Campers. Will pay Call 865-692-7267 cash.

423-504-8036 ***Web ID# 881317***

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Holiday Rambler Vacationer, 2000, class A, gas, 32'8. 21,600 mi. $25,000. 865-988-7680

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CADILLAC 1990 Sedan Deville, only 58K mi, always garage kept, immaculate, $5400.

865-688-6363 or 680-2656

ROOFING REPAIRS, commercial/ residential, shingles, flat, metal, water damaged, leaks, preventive maintenance, floors & walls. 2211362 or 368-8578.

12X24 OFFICE BuildContracting / Gen. 320 ing, handicap bath- Cash For Junk Repairable Tree Service room & sm. porch. or Wrecked Cars, Trucks, BLDG REPAIR & Suitable for car lot.

Vans or Forklifts. Fast MAINT. Lic'd/ins'd, Well built. $4950. Free Pickup. Will match comm/res, metal 865-680-8000 or beat competitors prices. roofs, concrete, bobcat, masonry, STEEL ARCH buildings- 865-556-8956; 865-363-0318 doors, stucco reInventory closeout-save ret. walls, etc. thousands on select Trucks 257 pair, 30 yrs exp! 250-0496 models! 20x20, 25x32, 30x50, others. Ask about CHEVY S10 Extreme more savings$ with dis330 1999, 120k mi, red, 5 Flooring play program. Call tosp, hail damage. day! 1-866-352-0469.

Runs/drives exc. CERAMIC TILE in$5500/bo. 423-210-0095 stallation.

Floors/ Shop Tools-Engines 194 ***Web ID# 883046*** walls/repairs. 32 yrs exp, exc work!

FORD F150 Heritage, John 9 3 8 -3 3 2 8 WELDER, EASY 2004, extra cab, (old Mig; industrial restyle), V6, AT, CD, ciprocating saw; 25 alum whls, 105K mi. Furniture Refinish. 331 gear pullers; belt $6,450. 865-934-7796 sander; 600 watt DENNY'S FURNITURE power converter. $150/all. 865-381-2134 4 Wheel Drive 258 REPAIR. Refinish, reglue, etc. 45 yrs exp!

922-6529 or 466-4221 FORD 250 2005, diesel, Jewelry 202 Lariat super duty, mint cond, loaded, $17,500 Guttering 333 ^ OVEN, WAX mafirm. 865-223-9984 chine, vacuum taGUTTER ble, casting ma- FORD F350 1996, die- HAROLD'S chine, vent, flexible sel, 4WD, dump box SERVICE. Will clean shaft, work bench, wench, reblt trans, front & back $20 & up. new tires, $7,000.

Quality work, guaranmolds & acc's. $1400 865-381-2134 865-680-0053 teed. Call 288-0556.

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health & lifestyles

Woman’s heart blockage treated with procedure thru wrist Judith Hodge sees people with heart disease every day. As a staff member of the Fort Sanders Heart Center, she well knows the signs and symptoms of a heart attack.

But, when Judith herself began experiencing chest pains off and on, she dismissed the warning signs.

“It’s called denial,” Judith admits now. “I figured it was just indigestion. I’m pretty healthy, so I didn’t think I could be having heart problems.”

Judith ignored her chest pain for several weeks until one Thursday afternoon, she suddenly felt unable to walk to her car after work.

“I asked one of our nurses to take my blood pressure, and it was very high,” remembers Judith. “When my EKG was also abnormal, Dr. Todd said, ‘You’re going straight to the ER.’ ” She spent the night in the hospital and in the morning interventional cardiologist Dr. Joshua Todd performed a transradial cardiac catheterization.

Judith learned that one of the arteries at the back of her heart was 95 percent blocked. Dr. Todd placed a stent to open the

Judith Hodge shows the tiny “battle scar” on her wrist from her recent transradial heart catheterization procedure.

“It was so quick,” says Judith. “I didn’t have to lie still for hours and not move my legs. It was very easy on me.”

Judith is amazed at how quickly she recovered from the procedure. “I was back at work on Monday, with just a tiny battle scar on my wrist,” she says, proudly displaying her arm. “If you have to have a heart cath, this is the way to go!”

Judith is continuing her reJudith Hodge is back at work at the Fort Sanders Heart Center shortly after covery by adopting a new healthy undergoing a heart catheterization procedure through her wrist. lifestyle and attending classes in artery and restore blood flow to tient’s wrist instead of the groin, the Fort Sanders Cardiac Rehaher heart. The transradial proce- as done in a traditional heart bilitation Program.

“They’ve got me exercising dure is performed through a pa- cath.

and eating what I’m supposed to,” explains Judith. “I’ve already lost weight and now am building muscle.”

Judith knows that her heart blockage could have been diagnosed much sooner if she hadn’t ignored her symptoms. “Don’t ignore chest pains like I did. Get it checked out immediately,” she advises. “I almost waited too long. It was way too close.”

For more information about transradial catheterization and other cardiac procedures available at Fort Sanders Regional, call (865) 673-FORT (3678).

A quick flick of the wrist?

A new way to open blocked heart vessels Heart catheterization procedures can save lives. Commonly called “balloon” angioplasty and stenting, these minimally invasive procedures use tiny, balloon-like catheters inserted through a patient’s artery to reach the heart, where they facilitate a number of procedures to prevent and treat heart artery blockages.

Currently, the maJoshua W. Todd, jority of those cathM.D. eters are inserted Interventional through the femoral Cardiologist artery, which is in the groin. But at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, a number of heart catheterization procedures are being performed through an artery in the wrist, a process called transradial cardiac catheterization.

This new technique can benefit patients with special health concerns. “It can be more comfortable for people who are morbidly obese, those who have chronic back pain, or patients who are on blood thinners have a higher risk of bleeding,” explains Dr. Joshua Todd, an Interventional Cardiologist with Knoxville Heart Group at Fort Sanders Regional. “With the wrist procedure, patients are sitting up immediately afterward with only a

But, with comparable patient outcomes for both methods, using the wrist does give physicians another option for catheter insertion.

“There are clear benefits for many patients with a transradial access catheterization, not just for heart procedures, but for any place in the body that needs a stent to open a blocked artery.” says Dr. Todd.

Although the transradial catheterization procedure may not be suitable for everyone, it is a new cardiac approach available at Fort Sanders Regional that offers benefits for those who do qualify.

For more information about the cardiac catheterization procedures available at Fort Sanders Regional, please call (865) 673-FORT (3678).

small wrist bandage in place.”

While only five percent of cardiologists in the United States do transradial catheterization versus the traditional femoral approach, the use of this technique is growing and evolving.

“European countries perform fifty to ninety percent of their catheterizations through the wrist,” says Dr. Todd. “I think it will become more popular here and possibly become a standard of care

in the U.S. Transradial access has also been shown to reduce hospital length of stay and lower health care costs.”

One drawback to the transradial access is that in some patients (around 10-15%) the procedure may take a little longer than transfemoral access. Also, a quick, non-invasive bedside test must be done first on the wrist to make sure the artery has a dual blood supply in order to safely perform the procedure.

Benefits of transradial cardiac catheterization: N Less bleeding N Less pain N Quicker recovery N Earlier return to work N Low complication rate N Lower cost N Improved quality of life

Quality.

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Confidence.

Three words that describe the physicians and staff at Knoxville Heart Group. With more than 150 years of combined experience, the physicians at KHG offer the full range of cardiac services.

Call today for an appointment. Accepting new patients at each of our five locations: • Fort Sanders • Harrogate • Jefferson City • Sweetwater • Northshore • Seymour

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Life

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An ounce of prevention ...

Your life may depend upon it

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s we inch upwards of age 50, one piece of advice we too often try to ignore is “Get your colonoscopy.”

Dr. Bergein Overholt of Gastrointestinal Associates (GIA) says, “Don’t put this off! Your life may depend upon it.”

He and his group feel so strongly about the importance of the exam, they have made a day of it: GIA Screening Colonoscopy Day. The program, now in its third year, provides free colonoscopy exams to a group of people preselected by Interfaith Health Clinic and the Free Medical Clinic of America. GIA has partnered with providers such as Anesthesia Associates of Knoxville, Tennova, Premier Surgical Associates, The Endoscopy Center, Boston Scientific, Interactive Optics, the American Cancer Society and Salix Pharmaceuticals to enable folks who might not otherwise be screened to have this potentially life-saving procedure.

But perhaps just as important, GIA Screening Colonoscopy Day helps build awareness throughout the community of the importance of this preventative measure.

“Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. and one of the most curable if caught early,” said Overholt. “Screening colonoscopy is the only test that allows us to find and remove abnormal cell growths called polyps from the entire colon.”

He ought to know. Overholt pioneered flexible fiberoptic sigmoidoscopy, devel-

oping the instrument which led to modern colonoscopy. As founding partner at GIA, he has fostered a commitment to research for providing the best and most advanced care in gastroenterology. GIA is a national leader in technology for the treatment and diagnosis of gastrointestinal diseases.

GIA was the first private practice in the country to develop a state licensed,

Left to Right: Jerry Griffey, Partner and LFD; Kaitlyn McAdams, LFD and Eric Arnold Botts, Managing Partner and LFD 5301 Fountain Road • Knoxville, TN 37918 (865) 689-4481 www.gentrygriffeyfuneralchapel.com

Medicare certified, endoscopic ambulatory surgery center (ASC), making gastrointestinal health care more convenient and affordable for patients. Now with three ASC locations in Knoxville, GIA serves as a model for practices around the country.

Currently, GIA is pioneering new technologies and procedures for the treatment of Barrett’s esophagus.

During the latest GIA Screening Colonoscopy Day, more than half of the 46 patients screened had polyps removed.

Though typically benign, some polyps contain a small area of cancer or will develop into cancer over time. Studies have shown that polyp removal has been associated with a 60- to 90-percent reduction in colorectal cancer.

These exams are essential to preventing colon cancer for anyone age 50 or older. It is even more important for people with a family history of colon cancer to be screened regularly.

“I can’t stress enough just how important this screening is,” said Overholt.

“This year, 32 percent of the patients screened during the event had at least one cancerous polyp, and one patient was diagnosed with cancer that arose from a polyp. When we find these polyps early, we can very likely prevent or cure this cancer. And early diagnosis gives those with cancer a fighting chance.”

So don’t put it off any longer. In the case of a screening colonoscopy, an ounce of prevention could truly mean a cure.

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percent, depending on the service), after applicable premiums and deductibles.

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Medicare Supplement plans have an initial enrollment period, which occurs in the first six months after you enroll in Medicare Part B and are 65 or older. During that time, you can enroll in a Medicare Supplement plan and not be declined. But, if you try to enroll after the initial enrollment period, your application could be declined based on a review of your medical history.

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When exerted, your muscles pull against your skeleton, causing your bones to become strong and durable. But a lack of exercise and nutrition can compromise your muscle strength, especially as you age.

“The average person can lose 8 percent of muscle tissue every 10 years after the age of 40,” says Dr. Vonda Wright, orthopedic surgeon, medical researcher and author of “Fitness After 40.” “When

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In addition to age, a sedentary lifestyle and poor nutrition can lead to loss of muscle. Many people are surprised to learn that a sedentary person may have 40 to 50 percent body fat. On the flip side, muscle burns more calories than fat during daily activities,

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A serious, temporary illness or injury or a diet lacking proper nutrition, especially protein, can also cause a loss in muscle mass. So muscle loss is not just a concern of the middle-aged or inactive, but for anyone who wants to stay healthy and active.

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• Get aerobic exercise. Try to get between 30 to 60 minutes of blood-pumping exercise daily to build muscle endurance. And stretch your muscles before and after to prevent injury.

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“We live in an amazing time when we really are able to have some control over how we age,” says Dr. Wright. “In fact, there’s new evidence that boomers and seniors who exercise three to five times a week are able to retain lean muscle like younger athletes. So don’t let your age discourage you from living a healthier, active life today!”

For more information about maintaining healthy muscles and to read more of Dr. Wright’s tips, visit www.ensure.com. Then get started rebuilding your muscle strength. After all, this is the only body you have.

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