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BUZZ Paychecks for Patriots is Oct. 18 The Paychecks for Patriots hiring event will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, 701 Merchant Drive. Each participating employer has been vetted to ensure they have available full-time jobs for veterans. Veteran job seekers can register before the event by going to Jobs4TN.gov, or they can do so at the door on the day of the event. Info: tn.gov/ workforce/article/paychecksfor-patriots.
Commercial Bank hosts ‘Beat Bama Tailgate’ Commercial Bank West Knoxville Branch, 10413 Kingston Pike, will host “Beat Bama Tailgate� from 11 a.m.2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14. There will be several activities, entertainment and door prizes. Lunch will be available for $5. All proceeds will benefit Alzheimers Tennessee.
IN THIS ISSUE Billie Hopkins flies Billie Hopkins, a Korean War veteran and 54-year Karns native, joined more than 130 other Tennessee veterans from World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars on HonorAir Flight 22 for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Washington, D.C. on Oct. 5.
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Lisa Patton finds beauty Author Lisa Patton knows how to look on the bright side. The Nashville resident even likes rush hour in Knoxville. “Y’all have no idea how easy you have it with your traffic,� she told those attending Celebrating the Art of Survivorship 2016, the annual fundraising lunch of the Cancer Support Community of East Tennessee.
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Pediatric Oncology nurse Charity Fortman holds 9-month-old Emma Spaulding while Lisa, Charlie and Caitlyn Spaulding visit the playroom at the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Five-year-old Charlie is being treated for leukemia. Photos by Wendy Smith
By Wendy Smith On Nov. 16, the new Scripps Networks Tower at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital will begin serving patients. Construction will continue for another year on the 245,000-square-foot addition, which will offer expanded neonatal intensive care, a new surgery center, a family lounge with a rooftop garden and two levels of parking. The new facility will provide a light-filled, cheerful environment for young patients and their parents. It will also make it easier to
come and go from the hospital, and for many families, that little bit of convenience will go a long way. Five-year-old Charlie Spaulding of East Knoxville was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia last November. Her parents, Lisa and Josh, had no idea she was sick until Josh observed Charlie drinking water after a Jiu Jitsu class and noticed her glands were swollen. A trip to a walk-in clinic resulted in bloodwork that revealed her astronomically high white blood cell count. To page A-3
The Scripps Networks Tower at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
Rezoning: What’s in store for west schools? By Margie Hagen Parents met with Knox County and Farragut officials last week to discuss the impact of school district re-zoning for both Farragut High and Hardin Valley Academy students. Initiated and moderated by alderman Louise Povlin, the group of around 25 listened as she explained the considerations regarding the new Hardin Valley Middle School, slated to open in 2018. Controversy surrounded school re-zoning when Hardin Valley Academy opened
in 2008, as some students from Farragut’s North Ward were transferred to HVA. Current enrollment at FHS is 1,776, with HVA at around 2,100. This year, 109 students were transferred back to FHS at their parents’ request. Because school budgets are allocated by enrollment, fewer students mean less money, and FHS Education Foundation president Jerry Martin expressed concern, noting, “Cuts have hurt, lowering the quality of classes. Advanced placement and honors classes
are impacted. We don’t want to slip down, but it takes money.� Knox County Schools chief operating officer Russ Oaks explained how the zones are determined. “It’s part science and part art. We consider growth in the area, projected enrollment in the future, and geography.� As for when re-zoning will be discussed by the board, Oaks says, “This has not hit the agenda yet, but will be coming up.� To page A-3
Habitat salutes ‘the original hopebuilder’ By Sandra Clark Bob and Helen Temple were honored Oct. 7, as some 200 people gathered for Knoxville Habitat for Humanity’s HopeBuilders Breakfast, held at Central Baptist Bearden. Attendees were guests of Habitat supporters and volunteers. The event raised $90,000, which, when matched with volunteer labor, will build two Houses of Hope through Habitat. Bob Temple was an early and prolific homebuilder in Halls, building in Murphy Hills and Woodvale subdivisions before developing Temple Acres just north of the business district. Bob was a
founder of the North Side YMCA, which bears his name. He sang in the choir at the Methodist church and played tennis until a stroke slowed him physically. He remains an active community member, calling Shopper News recently to comment on the city’s rehab efforts at Fountain City Lake. Helen has kept the pace. The two met at Central High School, married and raised a son and two daughters: Rob Temple Jr., Ginger Baxter and Linda Wise. Ginger Baxter is a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, having served on the board of directors
and co-chaired (with husband Bill) the committee for 100 Homes of Hope meeting their goal for 100 new homes to be built in three years. She often works on houses, too, saying she loves the smell of fresh-cut lumber. Friday’s event was presented by Holston Gases, and guest speakers included company owners Bill and Ginger Baxter. “The Habitat mission parallels Dad’s own passion – of building affordable houses that families turned into homes – and Bob continued to build homes with Habitat for more than 20 years,� she said. Rick and Robin Burris built
their Knoxville Habitat home with Temple’s help in 1994 and raised their five children there. “Because of Bob (Temple) and Habitat, we achieved homeownership and I got a nursing degree,� said Rick Burris. “That absolutely changed our lives, and now all of our children have graduated high school and are furthering their education.� At the event, Bill Baxter announced that the Temple-Baxter family would match all donations raised, which makes up half of the grand total. To page A-3
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Third graders ponder the world with Chinese classmate B Kelly By Kel ell lly ly Norrell Nor orre rell ll When you are 7, Chinese and and visitv isi vi sit ittrst time, ing Tennessee for the fi first time some some things will take you by surprise. For Mary, a young girl from Shun Do, a town in Southeast China, one of those things was a playground. “Mary didn’t understand what a playground was. She said Chinese parks only have flowers and bridges,” said CAK elementary principal Kelly Kennedy. “I saw her playing later. She said, ‘This is fun!’” The third grade class of teacher Jana Poland had a rare treat this fall. Mary, the daughter of a young couple from the Guangdong province, joined the class for three weeks – Sept. 12-30. The couple, who preferred that Mary’s Chinese name not be used, wanted her to have an immersion experience in a U.S. Christian school. Mary and her mother, Sarah (Ping Li) spent those weeks with CAK parents, Dr. Josh Miller and family, including 7-year-old Juliana, their daughter. The class pronounced Mary’s visit far too short. “We’ve had a great time,” Poland said on her next-to-last day, as Mary worked on her lessons and stayed close to her friends. “She blends in like she’s always been here. She keeps up in school. She is a very good reader.” The class and Mary enjoyed a cultural crash course. A hallway bulletin board message in Mandarin, the largest of the Chinese dialect groups, proclaimed “Welcome, Mary.” Because she had learned English at an international school in Shun Do, Mary told her classmates all about
Mary’s class made her this sign that said “Welcome Mary!” in Mandarin. Pictured are her teacher, Jana Poland, and classmates Evie Quinn, Mia Morgan, Mary, Henley Bedwell and Lindley Asher. Photos by Kelly Norrell
Mary and Juliana Miller, her host sister, love playing together.
home. Serious but with a quick smile, she described the language, the culture and religious faiths. “There are many more people in China. China’s biggest city is like all the people in this country crowded into Maryville,” she said. “Hong Kong is kind of like New York City. Beijing is like Washington, D.C.” Poland said Mary, who is homeschooled in China, easily followed the class’s lessons on bar graphs, fractions and social studies. “She can do fourdigit math in her head.” The children reported facts they had learned from Mary: ■ Children don’t play Tic Tac Toe in China. But they do play rock-paper-
CAK middle school principal Rich Fulford joins students in prayer during “See You at the Pole.”
Below, students at CAK wrote prayers for their community and nation during “See You at the Pole.”
‘See you at the pole’ The middle school Student Council recently planned CAK’s “See You at the Pole” prayer gathering. “See You at the Pole” is a prayer rally where students meet at the school flagpole before school to lift up their friends, families, teachers, school and nation to God. “See You at the Pole” is a student-initiated, student-organized and student-led event. Students from across the middle school campus prayed corporately, silently and in small groups, as well as wrote their prayers on poster board. See You at the Pole™, the global day of student prayer, began in 1990 as a grass roots movement with 10 students praying at their school. Twenty years later, millions pray on their campuses on the fourth Wednesday in September.
scissors. ■ In China you can visit both Mount Everest and McDonald’s restaurants. ■ Mary’s home is near Hong Kong and Guangzhou. Mary described fun outings she took, particularly a trip with her class to the Mount Pisgah Printing Ministry in Oliver Springs, which prints and distributes Bibles in 16 languages. “I learned to make Bibles and to put together a manuscript of the New Testament,” she said. Like her parents, Mary is a Christian.
S h e also visited Dollywood. “It was fun, but I didn’t ride the Wild Eagle. I had not prepared,” she said. Mary said that when she returns, she will tell her friends that Tennessee is a fun place with a lot of forest, and that school was what she enjoyed the most. Poland said the class would stay in touch with Mary via email and Skype.
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In its third year, the NFHS Network recognition program salutes top performing schools across the nation. Select Schools for 2016-17 are represented by 88 schools, from 24 different states. Last year, Select Schools produced an average of 67 events throughout their school year. Select schools distinguish themselves as leaders among the 1,500+ schools involved in the School Broadcasting Program. Congratulations to the Warrior Network!
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Finding beauty after cancer By Wendy Smith
A th Author Lisa Li Patton P tt knows how to look on the bright side. The Nashville resident even likes rush hour in Knoxville. “Y’all have no idea how easy you have it with your traffic,� she told those attending Celebrating the Art of Survivorship 2016, the annual fundraising lunch of the Cancer Support Community of East Tennessee. But she struggled to find peace when she was diagnosed with breast cancer as a single mom to two young sons. She worried about what would happen to her boys, and wondered if she’d ever Dr. John Bell, Dr. Clayton Bell and Steve Ross of UT Medical Center attend Celebrating the Art of find love again. She survived Survivorship. Ross is a Cancer Support Community board member. by looking on the bright side. “We must find beauty in the ashes,� she said. Her diagnosis came just Upcoming four months after hearing that a novel she’d worked on fundraising events for 14 years would be pub■Brickyard Brewin’ lished. The contract included with Pints & Pumpa sequel to the book, due in a kins at Brickyard Beer year. She was able to face her & Wine, 5121 Kingston diagnosis and finish the secPike, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19. ond book because she wanted Flights of spooky beer to demonstrate strength to and pumpkin-inspired her children. cocktails, plus a history Along the way, she met of pumpkin beer in the one of her heroes, author U.S. Fannie Flagg, who became a ■Paint Your Pumpkin mentor. Patton recommends at Sweet Pea, 116 Carr pursuing mentoring opporStreet, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. tunities. She also found love Saturday, Oct. 22. Paint again with her husband, who your own, or purchase doesn’t mind her scars. She’s a pre-painted pumpkin. currently working on her Family-friendly. fourth book. ■Soul of Creativity at Master of Ceremonies Breezeway Yoga Studios, Tearsa Smith reminded at4830 Kingston Pike, tendees that the Cancer Novelist and breast cancer survivor Lisa Patton speaks at Cel4-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. Support Community of East ebrating the Art of Survivorship. Photos by Wendy Smith 3. Artists and vendors Tennessee is funded entirely showcase creations. through donations. The orgaInfo: 546-4661 or www. nization has offered free proCancerSupportET.org. grams to cancer patients and their loved ones for 26 years.
community Hospital expansion Lisa was 35 weeks pregnant when Charlie was diagnosed. The couple also has an 8-year-old daughter, Caitlyn. Charlie immediately began an odyssey that included chemotherapy, transfusions, lumbar punctures, bone-marrow aspirations and long hospital stays. Like most young cancer patients, her immune system is compromised by chemo treatments. They went from being a typical homeschooling family that was “always out learning things� to being homebound, Lisa says. Since Josh needs to continue working, Lisa makes constant trips to the hospital with Caitlyn, Charlie and baby Emma. Initially, Lisa carried both Emma and Charlie, who is often too sick to walk. Now that Emma is bigger, Caitlyn carries her so Lisa can carry just Charlie. It’s a long, uphill hike from the parking garage for hematology and oncology patients, who use a special elevator located near the emergency-room entrance. The elevator allows immune-compromised patients to be isolated from the rest of the hospital. Charlie has 1.5 years of treatment ahead of her, but her journey to the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic will be easier when the Scripps Networks Tower
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opens. The family can park near an elevator in the parking garage that will take them to a glass-enclosed pedestrian walkway, where a new registration area and a sunny playroom will greet clinic patients. The clinic will move to the tower temporarily to allow the space to be updated to look like the new building. Lisa is looking forward to the remodel. “Having a cheerful place to come helps emotionally.� The Spauldings are trying to look for blessings while they’re on this journey. Lisa and Charlie have had to learn to be more outgoing, and Caitlyn, who is bubbly and friendly, has learned to live without as much attention as she’d like. It helps that she’s always been fiercely protective of Charlie. Lisa views the ETCH staff as another blessing. “They’re like family. We come in here, and it’s not a hospital full of strangers. It’s our second home. They call us by name, even in the emergency room.� Charlie may be a tiny person, but she’s a big fighter. When asked what she does at ETCH, she says, “Be brave.� The Spauldings request support for the CureSearch foundation, a national nonprofit that accelerates the search for cures for children’s cancer. Info: curesearch.org
‘the original hopebuilder’
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In addition to Holston Gases, the second annual HopeBuilders Breakfast was sponsored by SunTrust Bank, Landmark Insurance Group, Moon Capital Management, Tindell Building Materials, and Lee and Susan Iglehart. Knoxville Habitat for Humanity president/CEO Kelle Shultz, Helen and Bob Temple, Ginger and Bill Baxter Ann Skadberg and Janice Tibbals enjoy lunch and visiting at the Foundry.
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Parents had the opportunity to ask questions and express their views. While most agreed that both high schools offer excellent classes and programs, some want their kids to be able to stay in Farragut to keep their sports, social and community networks intact. Povlin, who sits on the Farragut Municipal Planning Committee, says, “We will be impacted. We need to be part of the discussion.� Her advice to parents: “Stay engaged, organize your thoughts and concerns, attend meetings, and let your voice be heard in a calm and respectful manner.�
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Celebrating Edna Smith’s 100th birthday
Megan Barry’s ‘strategy for Democrats’ Nashville’s Democratic Mayor Megan Barry continues to garner national attention in her first year as mayor. The Economist magazine had an extensive article last month suggesting her approach may be “a strategy for Democrats elsewhere.” Megan Barry While she is more liberal than many Tennesseans, she has struck a chord among Davidson County residents and she may be heard from statewide in the next several years. However, several conservative groups have her in their sights. Meanwhile, Mayor Rogero is trying to halt reports she may leave the mayor’s office before her term ends to take a position in a potential Clinton administration. Respected News Sentinel Washington correspondent Michael Collins last week reported her name is being widely mentioned for the Clinton administration. At the Dinner on the (Gay Street) Bridge celebrating Knoxville’s 225th birthday, Rogero went out of her way to say, “I have no intention of leaving this job early.” It seemed an unusual setting to raise the issue, and for a casual observer this might seem a denial. But it actually falls short of a direct denial. A careful reading shows Rogero did not rule out leaving if asked by the president to come to Washington. A real convincing denial would be, “I will not accept any position in the next federal administration if offered during my term as mayor.” While continuing as mayor may be her intention this week, this statement does not answer the reasonable possibility that our first female president may ask Knoxville’s first female mayor to be part of her team in Washington, and what would Rogero say then? My money is on her accepting the request by a President Clinton to serve and saying she had to say yes to a presidential request to serve despite her preference to continue as mayor. It would be an honor for her and to our city. How could she say no? She has always been one who believes in answering the call to serve. There are still
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reports that her resume is already being circulated in the Clinton transition office by friends. It is also true that these reports (which have gained traction) are alarming to over 40 city employees who do not have civil service protection and could quickly be replaced by a new mayor. Rogero wants to calm their anxiety over early unemployment. ■ The Knoxville Museum of Art will honor Sylvia and Jan Peters with the 2016 James L. Clayton Award on Oct. 27. They are the first African-Americans to receive this prestigious award, and it is well deserved for their many activities across Knoxville but especially for “uncommon generous and sustained” support of the museum. ■ Paul James has retired as executive director of Ijams Nature Center after 16 years. He leaves a strong legacy of dedication and progress for an important part of environmental education in Knoxville. He took the center to new level of activity, for which many are grateful. ■ The Richmond Times-Dispatch, a major newspaper in Virginia, has endorsed the Libertarian candidate for president, former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson. Virginia is a swing state, unlike Tennessee. This happened even with Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine on the ticket with Hillary Clinton. The Union Leader in Manchester, N.H., has also endorsed Johnson. While Johnson’s chances of winning are remote at best, it is unclear whether he takes more votes from Clinton or Trump and whether that will push Virginia more toward Trump or Clinton. What it does mean is that opinion makers are taking Johnson more seriously and there is unease toward both Trump and Clinton among many voters. Johnson has stumbled recently with his failure to name a single world leader he respects. However, he could still impact the election result depending on whom he takes the most votes from in which states.
What more could Edna Smith, Raccoon Valley Road resident, want for her 100th birthday than to have a room filled with friends and elected officials singing “Happy Birthday” to her on her special day? Smith listened as proclamations were read by state Rep. Bill Dunn and Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett. And then there was cake! Edna Smith and Mayor Tim Burchett pose for one of his famous selfies during her 100th birthday celebration. Photos by Ruth White
Pictured singing to Edna are state Rep. Roger Kane, Knox County Commissioner Ed Brantley, state Rep. Bill Dunn, Register of Deeds Sherry Witt, Smith, Law Director Bud Armstrong, County Commissioners Charles Busler and Michele Carringer and Carringer’s granddaughter, Emma Grace Lewallen.
Bounds in the big chair Twenty-four hours after her colleagues voted to hand her the gavel, Patti Bounds still sounded surprised to find herself chairing the school board – and somewhat shellshocked that the first vote she presided over was so difficult. Bounds was chosen by acclamation. “I had no idea, going in, what would transpire, or who would end up as chair,” she said. The next vote was for the board’s vice chair: “The most gutw r enc h i ng and agonizing vote I Patti Bounds have made. It was very hard because I respect Terry (Hill), Tony (Norman) and Amber (Rountree), all, and felt that any of the three could have done an excellent job.” (Rountree got Bounds’ vote and was elected.) A longtime kindergarten teacher at Brickey-McCloud School, Bounds retired from the job she loved to run for office in 2014. A couple of seasoned politicians stepped aside and she was elected unopposed. She joined a four-member minority that frequently opposed the policies and practices of former superintendent James McIntyre and was almost always thwarted by the five-member pro-McIntyre majority. With the departure of Karen Carson, Doug Harris and Tracie Sanger this year, and the addition of new members Jennifer Owen, Tony Norman and Susan Horn, the atmosphere has changed, and Bounds now leads a coalition that could include as many as seven members. School board chair is not a ceremonial position. The chair and the superintendent are a two-member executive committee that
Betty Bean sets the monthly meeting agenda and has exercised considerable clout in other areas. Two years ago, thenchair Lynne Fugate, after stepping out of the room to consult with McIntyre, made the unusual move of denying board member Mike McMillan’s request for “personal privilege” to delay a vote on the system’s strategic plan – new members were to be seated the following month. Fugate’s successor, Doug Harris, started taking unilateral actions even before he became chair. He initiated talks with Mayor Tim Burchett that resulted in a Memorandum of Understanding to build two middle schools, increase teachers’ wages and delay
new capital projects for two years. Early this year, when McIntyre assessed his chances with the new school board, he decided to resign rather than face a less-thanfriendly governing body. Harris presented his colleagues with a timetable and a severance package. Bounds has had very little time to adjust to her new position. On Wednesday, she was faced with a request for personal privilege from board member Gloria Deathridge, which quashed debate on the evening’s most controversial item – a Rountree-sponsored resolution not to use the results of end-of-term tests (formerly known as TCAPs) to calculate student grades or teacher evaluations. Interim superintendent Buzz Thomas had sent a scathing email and urged the board to oppose the resolution, which goes to the heart of the so-called “teachers’ revolt” that be-
gan three years ago. Deathridge’s move delays consideration of the Rountree resolution until Oct. 31, the day Rountree, who is almost nine months pregnant, is due to deliver. Meanwhile, Patti Bounds continues to volunteer in each of her district schools in the Halls-Powell area. She gave herself a crash course in Robert’s Rules of Order when she was elected and may revisit the subject soon. The day before she was elected chair, she got an outstanding advocate award from UT’s Department of Theory and Practice in Teacher Education. She takes a modest approach to her new position. “I had a less than stellar beginning to conducting my first meeting, but I did get a lot of encouragement. Lynne Fugate was very kind and Buzz reminded me of his first time sitting as chair of Maryville school board. He told me it will get easier. A lot happened very quickly.”
Central facelift will be worth the pain By Betty Bean The city will present details of a $5 million, yearlong plan to upgrade North Central Street at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at Central United Methodist Church, 201 E. Third Ave. The infrastructure upgrade and street improvement project will stretch from the north end of the Old City to the Woodland Avenue intersection of North Central. Anne Wallace, the city’s deputy director for redevelopment, said the meeting has a dual purpose – to report on city projects for Central and Jackson Avenues and to let the public know about KUB infrastructure work that will begin soon. KUB is replacing more than 8,800 feet of water main
and 26 fire hydrants along 12 city blocks. “The city projects will fall into line behind that,” Wallace said. City crews will begin installing sidewalk improvements, improved bike lanes, new curbs, betterdefined on-street parking, landscaping and resurfacing. The crown jewel of the streetscape project will be a linear park near Baxter Avenue that will serve as gateway to Happy Holler. Funded jointly by the city, the state Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration, the project should be finished in 2017. Peg Hambright’s Magpies Bakery is on the path where the work will take place. She has some trepidation, but
overall is excited. “Obviously it’s going to be a pain for a period of time, but a facelift is needed over here. ... I’m most enthusiastic about the linear park. That intersection (Baxter and North Central) needs that. It has a lane that’s not a lane, is super wide and not pedestrian friendly. They’re going to take that whole lane and make it part of that park. If you stand on the top of that hill, it’s one of the most beautiful views in the city. After the improvements, more people can use it.” Traffic on the north end of town will be further snarled when the state shuts down the Broadway viaduct to rebuild it. This project will take more than two years to complete.
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Courage beyond comprehension What we know: Tennessee is not a team of destiny. The seventh turnover was proof positive. It does have true grit. Alas, it does not bother with many details. Reserves, forced into action, often do exciting things but tend to clarify the difference in starters and subs. Butch Jones’ “next man up� concept is worthy of praise. The Volunteers have courage beyond comprehension. During their College Station visit, they endured enough injuries, penalties, hardships and blunders to make an ordinary team run up the white flag. Tennessee is no ordinary team. It was better than Texas A&M. It was much
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better in the fourth quarter, as in three touchdowns in eight minutes. Players again defied comeback odds as if they just don’t understand “impossible.� There was no better example of refusing to surrender than Malik Foreman’s fierce pursuit of a breakaway runner. After 71 yards, Malik caught him and prevented a touchdown – one step from the goal. Cheers. Mistakes frustrate the coach but he really likes this
team. Butch gets to use two of his favorite words -- resolve and resiliency – in describing it. Three Vols who considered leaving early for the NFL wish they had. Not so much Alvin Kamara.
What we don’t know: Half a season is finished at 5-1. One dream is gone. The SEC championship game remains within reach. There are two immediate questions: Are there enough able bodies to get there from here and how will the Vols react to losing? Ending Alabama domination would be a terrific answer but the Tide appears to be a better team. It is No. 1 for several reasons. It has superior talent at some po-
sitions, generally dependable execution and a much smaller crowd in the care of doctors and trainers. We don’t really know how wide is the coaching gap.
Points to ponder: It was frightening to see old warrior Danny O’Brien departing on a backboard and rescue wagon. He has staying power, going back to coaches Justin Wilcox and Peter Sirmon. He lives, he lives. Will fans out of touch with reality now accept the fact that the Vols are very good but not great? They have the heart of a lion but they keep shooting themselves in the foot. Make that feet. There is no easy explana-
tion for fumbles and missed tackles. Does this go back to Jones’ careful practices with minimum hitting in hopes of avoiding injuries? Is this a frustrating case of damned if you do and damned if you don’t? Corners and safeties still have trouble defending deep passes. Tennessee has two secondary coaches. Can you believe experienced linemen were flagged five times for false starts against the Aggies? So, the Texas crowd was loud and passionate and helped decide the game. How loud will it be at Neyland Stadium on Saturday? Will Alabama care? Do you suppose the very smart and often brilliant Joshua Dobbs is a mere
mortal? He had a good and bad day. He threw for 398 yards, gained 57 as a runner and caught a touchdown pass. He lost two fumbles, didn’t dive on a muffed handoff and misread a route that cost the game-ending interception. Please do not charge him with the earlier interception. That was not the quarterback’s fault. The day in Aggieland was dumbfounding. Old friend John Chavis, thought to be one of America’s best defensive coordinators, wrung his hands as Tennessee accumulated 684 yards of total offense. Chief finally smiled. Winning is first prize. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.
Bud Armstrong: First priority is taxpayers Lawyer jokes aside, one of Bud Armstrong’s priorities as Knox County law director is saving taxpayers money. He described changes that have resulted in savings at last week’s Armstrong Council of West Knox County Homeowners meeting. Worker’s comp cases have been brought inhouse, saving the county $200,000. The number of cases has dropped dramatically, and the county is now actuarially sound, he said. The law director’s office no longer hires outside counsel “on a whim.� Previously, the office has spent up to $1.1 million on attorneys’ fees, but last year, it
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was $43,000. Some circumstances, such as a conflict between two commissioners, require outside counsel. Taking on the tax attorney’s job allows the county to proceed with title searches, which means the condemnation of taxdelinquent property can move forward. The change brought in an additional $200,000 this year. Lawsuits against former Knox County Trustee Mike Lowe and his “ghost� staffers have already netted some money, and the county’s “not done with� the criminals yet, Armstrong
said. A motion, based on fraud or false claims, could potentially result in a $1 million to $19 million judgment. He hasn’t given up on finding the money Lowe claims to have gambled away, either. Very few understand what the law director’s office does, he said. Much of the work revolves around interpretation of the county charter and writing ordinances and resolutions. The work is much the same as that of the state attorney general, except that the county law director deals with civil, rather than criminal cases. Power is given to the office by the people, through the charter, and the charter mandates that the law director handle all legal affairs of Knox County government and play an advisory role for
elected officials and Knox County Commission, which is regarded separately as the board of directors for the county. Comparing the county to a corporation, its first priority is to protect the stockholders, or taxpayers. The second priority is advising elected officials. “I think the county is getting better at taking care of the stockholders. The climate is getting better.� Another important task is reviewing contracts − over 700 each year, he says. “If you cover all your bases in your agreements, life is better.� Armstrong took issue with a recent news story that made it seem that the county is footing the bill for an $800,000 judgment in favor of a former MPC employee. Knox County was named in the suit, but it isn’t
the paying party, he said. He’s also not sure that Knox County will be writing a $140,000 check for a recent decision regarding the untreated injury of a county detention facility inmate. The case has been appealed. The county is monitoring 479 claims that could
become litigation and is currently involved in 305 actual lawsuits. The good news, he said, is that the deputy law directors and their support staff are top-notch. “I’d put your firm up against any law firm − and do.�
Deane Hill rezoning on MPC agenda MPC has a 12-page agenda for its 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, meeting. That’s good news. It means development is picking up. But in West Knoxville, it sounds like the same old song. Rufus H. Smith Jr. & Co. seeks to rezone 5.1 acres at 7144 Deane Hill Drive from low to medium density residential. The MPC staff is opposed. This is “spot zoning� in an area of low density residential, staffers say. Plus, rezoning to medium
density (10 dwelling units per acre), as requested, is inconsistent with the West City Sector Plan. Owners have tried to rezone the tract before. MPC OK’d the rezoning to medium density in 2013, but it was withdrawn prior to final action at City Council. In 2014, a request was filed for high density residential with up to 25 units per acre. It failed at City Council for lack of a motion. – S. Clark
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West Hills Presbyterian hosts Morse Code Club By Carol Z. Shane The trick to learning Morse code, says Willard Sitton, is to take your eyes off the page of printed “dits” and “dahs” and go straight to your ears instead. “I’m going to teach you sounds,” he tells his class at West Hills Presbyterian Church. At their second meeting on a recent Tuesday night, the group of about a dozen had already learned E, I, S and H (the short sounds, or “dits”) and T, M, O and zero (the long sounds, or “dahs”). Using an iambic keyer – one of several types of Morse code transmitters – Sitton drilled his pupils on the letters. Next on the agenda were the figures consisting of “dits” with one “dah” – A, U, V and 4. It’s a teaching style similar to the Rosetta Stone series of language instruction, where beginning students start out hearing the language being spoken, rather than reading it in a book. Sitton wouldn’t have it any other way. “Think of all the sounds you know,” he says, pointing out that birdsong, for example, is instantly recognizable as such. It’s an intuitive way of learning, and the class catches on quickly. Morse code, which
transmits information through a series of on-off clicks or lights, has been around since the early 1800s, when artist Samuel Morse and two other men began to develop the electric telegraph. Sitton, who can transcribe the code at “about 20 to 25 words per minute,” says, “I just love Morse code. To me it’s relaxing.” He says a really proficient transcriber can manage 35 to 40 words per minute. Also a ham radio buff, he’s a fan of the equipment as well as the skill, and refers to the “bug” type machine manufactured by Vibroplex, which was originally a Knoxville company. “I was listening to a recording of it the other night. It was like a symphony!” The members of the club, most of whom are also ham radio enthusiasts, seem to have as much fun as their teacher. Much laughter goes right along with the learning. Incidentally, just like “LOL” and other texting abbreviations, Morse code has some shorthand of its own. “‘Hi hi hi’ is how you laugh in Morse code,” says Sitton. The class gets a kick out of the parallels between the 180-year-old code and
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The Tower of Babel Then they said, Come, let us build ourselves a city, and a tower with its top in the heavens … And the Lord said … “Come, let us go down, and confuse their language there, so that they will not understand one another’s speech … Therefore it was called Babel, because there the Lord confused the language of all the earth. … (Genesis 11:4a, 6, 7, 9 NRSV)
Willard Sitton, retired from KUB for 16 years, can’t disguise his enthusiasm for Morse code. This month and next, he’s teaching a Morse code course at West Hills Presbyterian Church. Photo by Carol Z. Shane
the quirks of modern-day smartphone culture. “We’re the original digitals,” says Sitton. “It’s either on or off, and we use our fingers!” The Morse Code Club
will continue throughout the month of October and part of November at West Hills Presbyterian Church, 7600 Bennington Drive. Info: whpca.net or (865) 693-2031.
The word Genesis means beginning, which is why the first book of the Bible was called Genesis: It recounted the stories of how things came to be. For example, Adam and Eve disobeyed the Lord’s instructions, ate the forbidden fruit, were thrown out of Eden and had to work for a living (Genesis 3:19). Noah “found favor in the eyes of the Lord” (Genesis 6:8), and his family and pairs of the animals were spared so that life would continue. Then humans got “too big for their britches,” as my grandmother would say, and decided to build a tower “with its top in the heavens” (Genesis 11:4). They started their tower, but God had other plans. God decided humans should remember Who was in charge, and be taken down a notch or two. God confounded their speech, and even trained architects will have a hard time building a tower to heaven when they can’t communicate! I am an inveterate puzzler: I always have a puzzle in progress. Years ago there was a puzzle advertised that was a depiction of the Tower of Babel. It looked challenging, and I was sorely tempted – until I read the dimensions. It was six feet long! I don’t have a table that I am willing to cover with puzzle pieces for the duration. So, unlike the people of Babel, I thought it over and didn’t start!
FAITH NOTES ■ Solway UMC, 3300 Guinn Road, hosts a women’s Bible study 10 a.m. each Thursday. The group is led by Cindy Day. Info: 661-1178. ■ Christ Covenant Church and First Farragut UMC choral singers, as well as others from the community, will present “Mine Eyes Shall Behold Him” at two performances: 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Christ Covenant Church, 12915 Kingston Pike; and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, at
First Farragut UMC, 11915 Kingston Pike. Musicians include members of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra and the Farragut High School Orchestra. Concerts are free. Info: christcov.org. ■ Hillside Baptist Church, 1321 Hickey Road, will host a Coats for Christ Winter Coat Giveaway for all ages, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. Info: hillsidebaptistknox.com or Terry Richard, 898-0502.
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Beaumont Magnet Academy art teacher Cheryl Burchett creates posters to remind staff members and parents to vote for the school all month long in hopes of winning a $100,000 grant from Farmers Insurance. Photo by Ruth White
Austin-East: Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in a name? By Kip Oswald Keshawn plays travel baseball with Devon, his best friend since kinder ga r ten. Devon is a sophomore at AustinEast High School. Since I will go to A-E afKip Oswald ter leaving Vine, Kinzy and I decided to research its history and the history of other schools in the community. AustinEast is a magnet school that focuses on dance, musical production, advanced art and theater programs. The name has a really cool history. Austin High School opened in 1879. It was named for Emily Austin, a white woman from Pennsylvania who raised money to start Knoxvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first black high school. At the time, black students were educated in basements of churches. As the school grew, it moved to Green School (elementary) in 1916, changing the name to Knoxville Colored High School. The school stayed there for 12 years until it moved to another location on East Vine Street in 1929 and became Austin High School again. Austin High moved one block away to a new building in 1952. In 1968, the all-black Austin High School and the mostly-white East High School, which were some eight blocks apart, joined to make Austin-East. A-E relocated in the East High building, and the Aus-
tin school became Vine Middle Magnet School, named for the street it was on. Although several middle and elementary schools feed into Austin-East Magnet High School, the majority of students come from Vine Middle Magnet, Green Magnet Academy, and Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy. Green Magnet Academy began as Green School in 1909, named in honor of the late Dr. Henry Morgan Green, a well-known and respected Knoxville citizen. Green School only had students in kindergarten through second grade until 1915, when an addition was built onto the school and the students from Austin High School were moved there. In 1957, the new Green School was completed one block away from the old one. In 1993, a new wing was added and the school became known as Green Magnet Math and Science Academy. Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy was opened in 1974 and named for one of Knoxvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most well-known civil-rights and community leaders. Living to age 102, Ms. Greene was the daughter of a former slave. She started teaching in a one-room schoolhouse and touched hundreds of lives through her life as a teacher, civil-rights leader, elected official and community volunteer. She was the first black member of the Knoxville Board of Education and a Tennessee delegate to the Republican National Convention. It is amazing what is in a name!
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A rendering of Burchettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision for the playground entrance at the school. If Beaumont wins the grant money, she hopes to have the students create mosaic tiles to line the steps and add art pieces to the playground. only Tennessee school in the contest, and Burchett asks for help from Knoxville (and beyond) to put her school in the lead. To vote, go to www. voteBMA.com. Scroll down and click on â&#x20AC;&#x153;voteâ&#x20AC;? under Cheryl Burchettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name and
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Blue Grass students take to the sidewalks By Wendy Smith Approximately 400 Blue Grass Elementary School students and parents, many equipped with glow sticks and flashlights, participated in Knox County Schools’ Walk to School Day last week. The school is within walking distance to several neighborhoods. Blue Grass teachers and staff met students at four different sites to walk to the school together just as the sun began to rise.
Blue Grass has been participating in the annual walk to school for six years, says P.E. teacher Elizabeth Cross. “Blue Grass Elementary is a community school where several of our students have safe walking routes to school. We want students to take advantage of this blessing and enjoy the benefits of exercise, pollution reduction, and eliminating some traffic around our sweet school.”
KCYB concert to aid flood victims Knoxville Christian Youth Bands (KCYB) recently held the first concert of its 22nd season to benefit victims of the recent floods in Louisiana. The concert featured patriotic popular music selections played by KCYB’s Jazz Band, Concert Band and Symphonic Band. An offering was taken at the conclusion of the concert with all proceeds going to the Samaritan’s Purse organization for the relief of those affected by the devastating floods in Louisiana. KCYB is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing an environment for quality instrumental-music education for greater Knoxville area home school, private school and public school children in fifth through 12th grades. Info: KCYB.org
CALL FOR ARTISTS ■ Dogwood Arts 2017 events and exhibits entry deadlines: Dogwood Arts Festival, Nov. 18; Art in Public Places, Jan. 20; East Tennessee Art Educator Exhibition, Jan. 20; Student Art Exhibition, Jan. 20; Dogwood Art DeTour, Feb. 10; Chalk Walk, Feb. 20; Regional Art Exhibition, March 3. Info/applications: dogwoodarts. com or 637-4561.
HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS ■ Boo! At the Zoo!, 5:30-8 p.m., Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 13-16 and Oct. 20-23. Tickets: $9; children under 4, free. Info/ tickets: 637-5331, zooknoxville.org, zoo ticket office during regular zoo hours.
Fifth-grader Cooper Cross carries the Blue Grass Elementary flag as he walks to school from Farmington subdivision.
■ Fall Fest, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, Central Baptist Church Fountain City, 5364 N. Broadway. Trunk or treat, cakewalk, games and more. ■ Freaky Friday Fright Nite in Farragut, 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, Mayor Bob Leonard Park, 301 Watt Road. Kids 12 and under are invited to “trick or treat” at the park. Event is free but donations for the Ronald McDonald House will be accepted. ■ “Halloween Fun,” 4-8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 29, New Life UMC, 7921 Millertown Pike. Carnival games, inflatables, trunk or treat, spooky trail, free food and more. Info: newlifeumcknoxville.com; 546-5153; NewLifeUMCKnoxville@gmail.com. ■ “Holyween 2016,” 6-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, World for Christ Church, 4611 Central Avenue Pike. ■ Monster Mash Trunk or Treat open car, truck and jeep show, 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, McLemore Florist, 106 E. Young High Pike. Live music by Swamp Ghost, concessions stand with hot foods, door prizes and more. Registration free. ■ Pumpkin Patch, Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, through Oct. 31. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday.
Blue Grass Elementary fourth-grader Natalie Heinig walks to school with her father, Ted Heinig.
■ “Spooky, Scary Stories Live!” presented by the Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association (SMSA), 7-9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 29, Vienna Coffee House, 212 College St., Maryville. Audience ages 12 and up. Free program but donations appreciated for benefit of SMSA children’s programs. Info: 429-1783.
Third-grade student Natalia Cepeda greets third-grade teacher Jennifer Rutherford on her way into school. Rutherford passed out glow bracelets to walkers. Photos by Wendy Smith
■ Trunk or Treat, 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, First Farragut UMC, 12733 Kingston Pike. Includes fun, games and candy. The youth will be selling food to raise funds for mission work.
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■ Cedar Bluff PTSA’s Fall Festival, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 22, Cedar Bluff campus, 705 N. Cedar Bluff Road. Activities include: 1-mile fun run, inflatables, interactive demonstrations, chili cookoff, bake sale, vendor booths, concessions and more. Proceeds to benefit the PTSA. Tickets: $10. Info: 556-6732.
■ Bearden High School Class of 1966 reunion. Friday, Oct. 14, at Hunter Valley Farm. Info: Joe Bruner, 399-5951 or jobruner01@yahoo.com.
■ Healing Through Art Guest Artist: Painting Animals on Canvas, 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, Cancer Support Community East Tennessee, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Info/ RSVP: 546-4661.
CALL FOR VENDORS/ CONSIGNORS ■ Alice Bell Baptist Church annual craft fair, to be held 4-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. Cost: $25 to register booth. Info/application: alicebellbaptistchurch.org and click on “Activities & Events.”
■ Powell High School classes of 1968-1971 Sock Hop, 6-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, Day’s Inn, Central Avenue Pike at Merchant Road. Social time with hors d’oeuvres, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cost: $25. Send checks to Dave Bartlett, 7725 Dan Lane, Knoxville, TN 37938. Casual dress. BYOB. Info: Ron Evans, 859-0468 or rpevans@att.net. ■ Carter High Class of 1966 reunion, Saturday, Oct. 29. Info: Pat Pack Bradley, NanaPat@ gmail.com; Vickie Griffin Monroe, VGmonroe@yahoo.com.
■ Children’s consignment sale, to be held Nov. 11-12, St. James Episcopal Church, 1101 N. Broadway. Info: srhall54@ outlook.com or 556-3153.
UT NOTES ■ Al Hazari, retired UT director of labs and lecturer in chemistry, will host the Magic of Chemistry show, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, room 555, DabneyBuehler Hall, 1420 Al Hazari Circle Drive. The show is free and open to the public. Free parking available in UT’s 11th Street/White Avenue garage. National Chemistry Week is Oct. 16-22. ■ The 2016 Barefoot Benefit, a 5K foot race and community festival organized by students in the, Haslam College of Business, is set for 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 16, in Sequoyah Hills Park. Registration begins 12:30 p.m. All proceeds will be donated to Samaritan Place, an emergency shelter for senior citizens.
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Reduction Series on SelfCompassion, 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, Cancer Support Community East Tennessee, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Teaches practices that help develop the skill of self-compassion while living with the stressors of a cancer diagnosis. Info/ RSVP: 546-4661. ■ Quick and Tasty Cooking: Recipes for Roasting, noon-1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, Cancer Support Community East Tennessee, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Info/RSVP: 546-4661. ■ PK Hope Is Alive Parkinson Support Group of East Tennessee meeting, 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, Kern UMC,
451 East Tennessee Ave., Oak Ridge. Speaker: Dr. Michelle Brewer, Knoxville Neurology Clinic. Topic: Cognitive Issues and Parkinson’s. Family and care-support partners welcome. Info: pkhopeisalive. org or Alan Zimmerman, 693-5721. ■ Healing Through Art: Pumpkin Art, 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, Cancer Support Community East Tennessee, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Info/RSVP: 546-4661. ■ Women with Advanced Cancer Networker, 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, Cancer Support Community East Tennessee, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Call before first visit. Info:
546-4661. ■ Healthy Tennessee Free Health Fair, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, The Gathering, 8729 Chapman Highway. Featuring vendors, health screenings, meeting with physicians, Second Harvest food truck. Info: Stacy Gardner, 615-898-1496, or myhealthytennessee.com. ■ Peninsula Lighthouse Group of Families Anonymous meetings, 6:15-7:15 p.m. each Tuesday, 1451 Dowell Springs Blvd. Newcomers welcome; no dues/fees; no sign-up; first names only. Info: Barbara L., 696-6606 or PeninsulaFA2@aol.com.
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Property sales strong as summer winds down By Sherry Witt A good summer came to a good close. That is the best way to describe real estate and lending activity in Knox County last month, as Witt property sales and mortgage loans continued to show strength in the local market. For the month of September, there were 1,080 property transfers in Knox County, slightly ahead of last September’s pace when 1,063 parcels changed ownership. The aggregate value of property sold showed a more substantial increase as $313.3 million worth of real estate was transferred – some $50 million more than the value of land sold in September 2015. Amid looming threats that interest rates could rise, mortgage lending was healthy again last month with $421.4 million be-
ing borrowed against real property in Knox County. Last year about $415 million was loaned in mortgages and refinancing during September. The largest property transfer of the month – and the largest in some time – was the sale of three residential complexes in West Knox County known as Forest Ridge I, II and III. The total of the sale came to just over $72 million. The largest mortgage recorded was a Deed of Trust financing the same sale. A comparison of data from the first three quarters shows 2016 running well ahead of the activity noted during the first nine months of last year. In 2015, there were 8,610 property sales recorded during the first three quarters representing an aggregate value of $1.96 billion. So far this year there have been 9,699 transfers for a total property value of $2.28 billion. Mortgage lending is also outperforming last year by about $266 million.
Autobiography chronicles life in Knoxville Visitors to McKay’s on Papermill Drive recently had the opportunity to meet a new local author with quite a story to tell. James Boston Bussell, 70-year-old author of the autobiography “My Spiritual Journey with God: Navigating the Minefields of Hate, Racial Prejudice and Discrimination,” was on hand to sign books and talk about his life and spiritual journey. Bussell’s book chronicles his experiences with racism as the son of an African-American coal miner in Kentucky, through his days growing up in Knoxville following his father’s death, as a decorated Vietnam soldier and veteran, a business student and graduate of the University of Tennessee and on to his career in Knoxville. Weaving through it all is his spiritual life and the intervention of “God’s guiding hand.” The book is available online through xulonpress.com/ bookstore, amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com.
BIZ NOTES ■ Roy Cockrum, through his foundation, has awarded a major multiyear grant to The Carpetbag Theatre Inc. in support of the organization’s 50th anniversary. Carpetbag will use the funds to remount six of the group’s most notable plays over three years and to support the creation and development of Carpetbag’s newest original work, “Bricks.” Carpetbag Theatre is a professional African-American Legacy Theater company. Cockrum won the largest lottery jackpot in Tennessee history – $259 million, which he took in a lump-sum, after-taxes payment of $115 million. ■ Jamie Cunningham, office manager for the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, has been named statewide “Tourism Employee of the Year” by the Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association at its annual “Stars of the Industry” awards gala. “Jamie is an exceptional employee and well-deserving of this statewide recognition,” said Mary Bogert, general manager of the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum. “Jamie always goes above and beyond with every task she is assigned and completes it with a smile.”
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Making bridges safer By Margie Hagen With over 60,000 bridges in the nation labeled structurally deficient, RDI Technologies’ BridgeView software will deliver cutting-edge information about structural conditions to bridge owners and inspectors. Located in West Knox County, RDI Technologies developed a process using motion amplification, essentially using a camera that turns every pixel into a sensor to measure motion that can’t be detected by the human eye. According to company president Bob Wilson, BridgeView allows users to: ■ Gather new information about the condition of critical infrastructure of bridges, tunnels and dams. ■ View the entire structure and components like cables, beams, support bars and decks in real time. ■ Eliminate the need to stop traffic during data collection. ■ Change the way mandated inspections are conducted. ■ Get results faster. “It can save lots of money and time,” says Wilson. “Before, the information was analyzed through formulas and calculations. With BridgeView the user sees a video versus lines on a chart. Our motto is ‘seeing is believing.’” The ability to see how a bridge absorbs shock, the impact a load is having on the deck and the rate of de-
cay in real time is a breakthrough in the industry. It’s a non-contact application, meaning no lane closures or shutdowns slowing travel. The aging infrastructure has been a concern of the Federal Highway Administration and individual state bridge owners for years, and with good reason. According to a report published last year in the Washington Post, roughly 10 percent of the nation’s 600,000 bridges are structurally deficient, with roughly another 14 percent being functionally obsolete. “RDI is working on both proof of concept and the state and federal approval process,” Wilson noted. “The industry is moving toward utilizing more technology, but change will be slow.” “BridgeView has been used as a service to large engineering firms to help with their bridge inspections,” says Jenna Johns, chief operating officer. “Currently, there is no quick or easy way to assess a bridge. Our technology will allow bridge owners (state DOTs and the Federal Highway Administration) to determine which ones are in the gravest need of repair to help prioritize money and resources.” With a release date projected for next year, BridgeView joins RDI’s other motion a mplification applications in structural health and machine condition monitoring. Info: rdi-technologies.com
That Million Dollar Dinner that Rotary District 6780 is having in November to benefit the Rotary Foundation has now become a $2.5 Million Dinner and could well end up being a $3 Million Dinner. Rotarians from Knoxville’s seven clubs, along with Rotarians from other clubs in the district, have already raised and pledged $1.1 million. This is the first Million Dollar fundraiser in the district’s history. And now, one generous couple has offered to make a matching donation of up to $1 million for all gifts and commitments completed on or before Oct. 31, 2016. As an added incentive, another generous couple will match up to $500,000 for all gifts and commitments received beyond the fundraising goal. Both couples wish to remain anonymous. The dinner will be Saturday, Nov. 19, at Cherokee Country Club with a pair of distinguished Rotary guests: Rotary International President John F. Germ of the Rotary Club of Chattanooga and Ian H.S. Riseley of the Rotary Club of Sandringham, Victoria, Australia, who will be president of Rotary International in 2017-18. Riseley will be the keynote speaker for the evening. “It’s all perfect,” says Frank Rothermel, committee chair of the dinner and past district governor of 6780. “Charity Navigator (which rates nonprofit foundations) recently gave the Rotary Foundation a 100 – a perfect score – so donors know that the foundation will use their money wisely. “It’s the centennial year of the foundation. Our president, John Germ, is from our district. It has all come together for a great evening to celebrate this milestone event. I am so proud of our Rotarians, to step up and be so selfless. This leaves a great legacy for our district.” Rotarians who committed a minimum of $10,000 to this fundraising initiative in outright gifts, bequests or pledges will be honored at the VIP dinner and reception. “This is exciting for our district and for Rotary International,” Rothermel added. “This deepens the commitment our district and Rotarians have in making the world a better place.”
ETPBS promotes National Estate Planning Awareness East Tennessee PBS is taking part in a public-awareness campaign to promote National Estate Planning Awareness Week, Oct. 17-23. The station will recognize the campaign by providing local residents with a free financial-planning booklet that will allow the user to start organizing their financial assets and thinking through their personal goals. Anyone interested in receiving this booklet may contact Judy Cutaia, East Tennessee PBS Director of Planned Giving, 595-0223 or jcutaia@EastTennesseePBS.org.
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Korean War veteran and Karns resident Billie Hopkins gets a handshake and Billie Hopkins is joined by his granddaughter Kelsey Gheen, a Georgetown Uni- a “thank you for your service” from Steve Sfetz, one of nearly 1,000 people to versity student, while touring Washington, D.C. during HonorAir Flight 22. Photo welcome home veterans from HonorAir Fight 22 at McGhee Tyson Airport Oct. submitted 5. Photos by Nancy Anderson
Billie Hopkins flies with HonorAir Flight 22 By Nancy Anderson Billie Hopkins, a Korean War veteran and 54-year Karns native, joined more than 130 other Tennessee veterans from World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars on HonorAir Flight 22 for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Washington, D.C. on Oct. 5. HonorAir is a nonprofit that flies veterans free of charge to Washington, D.C., so they may visit memorials and monuments honoring their service and sacrifice. Hopkins served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War in 1951-52 as a replacement specialist, sending personnel to the front lines when required. He said his company was close to the front lines, but
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Billie Hopkins (right) seems pleased and surprised to find his younger brother Don Hopkins in the receiving line to welcome him home from HonorAir Flight 22.
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Lighthouse Knoxville off Baum Drive in West Knoxville, with a ticketed preview party on Friday evening, Nov. 4, and the public sale on Saturday, Nov. 5. “Hosting the sale at Lighthouse Knoxville provides a welcoming, gallery-like environment which appeals to both the casual shopper looking to get an early start on their holiday gifts, as well as the serious art collector,” says Misty Brown, event director. “Almost a third of the artists at the sale this year are brand new to Artsclamation! and we have a larger group of three-dimensional artists than ever before. Returning shoppers will definitely have the opportu-
nity to purchase something new and different.” Over the last 14 years, sponsors and guests of Artsclamation! have provided more than $700,000 to support Peninsula’s mission to help people recover from mental disorders and dependencies so they can lead healthy, positive and productive lives. Funds generated through the 2016 art sale will help Peninsula construct an outside activity therapy area for acute patients at Peninsula Hospital. Creating a safe and secure courtyard area for these patients will allow for more activity therapy, respite time outdoors and socialization experiences with
For artist Amy Crews, “Daddy was an architect and I loved to watch him draw. Mama majored in religion and minored in art. She pointed out beauty everywhere and to the One who created it. She was a great story teller and writer,” recalls Amy Crews, 2016 Artsclamation! feaAmy Crews tured artist, when thinking about her artistic inspiration. “I’m a mix of both of course, but I spent far more time with my mom. This is how my story begins.” It has been said that Crews has the ability to “elevate a common object to an elegant presentation” resulting in an aesthetic and appeal that is both personal and universal. A keen appreciation for all things has been the hallmark of the body of her work. For Crews, it’s personal. Not always comfortable in the spotlight that sometimes shines her way, she is instead rewarded by the individuals who tell her they understand the message or
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their peers in a healthy, supportive community environment. Artwork created by mental health consumers in Peninsula Recovery Education Center’s therapeutic programs will also be featured for sale at Artsclamation! Therapists in the recovery education program work with patients to aid the emotional healing process through creative expression. Presenting sponsors for Artsclamation! 2016 include Covenant Health, First Tennessee Foundation and Covenant Health Credit Union. Media partners are WATE, the Knoxville News Sentinel and Lamar Advertising. For more information about Artsclamation!, please visit www. peninsulabehavioralhealth.org/ arts, call Fort Sanders Foundation at 865-531-5210 or email Misty Brown, event director, at mbrown@covhlth.com.
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been featured in numerous publications, exhibits and in notable corporate and private art collections. Recently, she was recogAmy Crews nized as an “Emerging Artist” in at work Art Galleries and Artists of the South magazine and had her work installed as part of the permanent collection in the Alabama governor’s mansion. She also achieved a perBelow, Amy’s painting: sonal dream of hers The Tennessee Nest … presenting a custom piece to Bono of the band U2. Originally from Atlanta, Amy Crews now resides in Birmingham with her husband, Matt, and their two children. She is represented by Bennett Gallery in Nashville and the Grand Bohemian Art Gallery in Birmingham. Crews has creinto bits of nature that surround ated a unique featured painting me daily. Her art has enriched my for the event which will be aucown sense of wonder.” tioned at the Artsclamation! preCrews’ award winning work has view party on Friday evening,
There’s something in everyone’s price range at Artsclamation! Prices begin at just $10 for a 12” x 21” wall calendar for 2017, which showcases reproductions from 13 of the participating artists.
2016 participating artists Amy Crews, featured artist Hugh Bailey Lynda Best Kathy Bradley Pat Clapsaddle Lil Clinard Amy Collins Sam Collins Vicki Denaburg Wendy Ervin Gordon Fowler Larry Gabbard Edie Greer Betsy Heerdt Ronald Lewis Kay List Sharron Mallison Kate McCullough Mike Naney Charles “Chico” Osten Amber Anne Palo Leila Platt Janis Proffitt Dennis Sabo David Swanagin Kristine Taylor Debbie Toney Jyl Walker Heather Whiteside
Nov. 4. Titled The Tennessee Nest, the painting is Crews’ tribute to Tennessee, featuring mockingbird eggs and a zebra swallowtail butterfly, both state symbols. The placement and number of eggs is a nod to the three stars of the state flag, representing the three grand divisions of the state. A limited number of museum-quality posters of The Tennessee Nest will also be available for purchase at the event.
Peninsula Outpatient Centers For people experiencing mild to severe mental health issues, Peninsula Outpatient Centers provide a wide range of services including individual and group therapy, support groups and medication management. With outpatient centers in Knox, Loudon, Sevier and Blount counties, Peninsula serves individuals of all ages across East Tennessee. Each patient meets with Peninsula clinical staff at his or her first appointment to determine the best course of treatment. A patient’s plan may include daily medication, psychotherapy, case management or a combination of these. The physicians at Peninsula Outpatient Centers may recommend an intensive outpatient program to provide more concentrated care than traditional outpatient sessions. For six to eight weeks, participants in the Adult or Adolescent Intensive Outpatient programs come to the outpatient center in Knox ville (Peninsula Lighthouse) four to five times a week to ad-
dress issues that need intense treatment but do not require continuous care. These conditions include depression, anxiety disorders, anger management, ADHD, relationship problems, grief and loss and selfinjurious behavior. Alcohol and drug treatment is available through the Adult Intensive Outpatient Program at the Peninsula Lighthouse campus. For women suffering from addiction, Peninsula Outpatient offers Women in Treatment, a program for uninsured women age 18 to 64. Through this program, women can work on selfesteem, trauma, communication techniques, body image issues and other topics that are vital to wellbeing and happiness. If you or a loved one is experiencing any symptoms of mental health issues, call Peninsula Outpatient Centers at 865-970-9800 or visit www. PeninsulaBehavioralHealth.com
15 Annual Fine Art Sale th
Saturday, November 5 • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Benefits
6800 Baum Drive, Knoxville
original works by more than 30 local and regional artists in a variety of media www.peninsulabehavioralhealth.org/arts Artwork by 2016 Featured Artist, Amy Crews
B-2 • OCTOBER 12, 2016 • Shopper news
Campers & RV’s Transportation CAMPERS WANTED
WE BUY CAMPERS
Automobiles for Sale CADILLAC DEVILLE - 2001. You will want it. $4450. (865) 691-1531. FORD MUSTANG Convertible 2004, V6, AT, red/black, leahter, 40th Anniv. 96K mi., new tires, $4950. Call (865)522-4133. TOYOTA SIENNA LE 2007. Excellent mechanical shape. 183K mi., $5,200. (865)978-9401.
• Travel Trailers • 5th Wheels • Popups • Motorhomes
WILL PAY CASH $$$ SUNSET RV SALES (423)472-3035
Sports and Imports AUDI TT - 2000. Good condition. Firm price. 158,000 mi., $4,000. (865)5671928. Dodge Challenger R/T 2012, 5.7 hemi, 6-speed stick, TN ORANGE, 13K mi, garage kept, 1 owner, $24,900 obo. (931)303-8404. HONDA CIVIC EX 2015. 35-40 MPG, Alloys, sunroof, bluetooth, Camera, $13,400. 7K miles. Must sell. (865)660-9191. (865)966-0644. INFINITI G37 2013. HT Convertible. Fully loaded. 27k mi. $23,500. (423)295-5393. KIA OPTIMA SX Lmt Turbo 2013 Fully loaded, 10k mi, $16,900. (423)295-5393. Mini Cooper 2013. 2 Dr Coupe, auto, factory warranty remaining, Pepper white. 6,600 mi., $14,900. (865)755-5307. MINI COOPER CLUBMAN - 2011. New Tires, GC, 56,000 mi., $12,500. (423)426-1999.
4 Wheel Drive BMW X5 - 2005. 2nd owner of this 3.0i- leather 180,800 mi., $5,200. (865)973-7520.
Sport Utility Vehicles HONDA PILOT 2015. Touring 4WD, fully loaded, 24K mi., $28,500. Call (423)295-5393. JEEP WRANGLER - 2015. Ltd 2015, right hand steering, (mail carrier) 4x4, 4 dr, 10k mi. $26,500. (423)295-5393.
Trucks Chevy Silverado 1998. Ext. cab. 3rd door, 5.7 AT, 129K mi, all orig., extremely nice, $8500. 865-254-5782
Vans Chevrolet Van 2003, Runs good, $2250. (865) 386-1803.
Classic Cars 1965 Pont. GTO, project car. PHS documented tripower, 4 spd, maroon, black int. No eng. or trans. It is just a rolling shell. It has rust. No trades. $3500. Jim (865) 250-2639.
CAR TOW DOLLY - 2016, all cars/pu Swivels, tilts, never used, new ret. $2750. 1st $1050 cash. 864-275-6478
NEW & PRE-OWNED CHECK OUT OUR 2016 MODELS SHOW PRICES EXTENDED Check Us Out At Northgaterv.com or call 865-681-3030
TRIUMPH TR6 - 1973. Very good condition. New suspension parts, brakes, carpet etc. non-factory hard top, solid, runs drives great. 89 mi., $7,500. (865)671-4252.
Trailers
UTILITY TRAILERS ALL SHAPES & SIZES AVAILABLE 865-986-5626
Vehicles Wanted
FAST $$ CASH $$ 4 JUNK AUTOS 865-216-5052 865-856-8106
CHECK OUT OUR 2016 MODELS SHOW PRICES EXTENDED Check Us Out At Northgaterv.com or call 865-681-3030 Tiny House. Retreat or Retire in this park model at Hickory Star Marina & Campground, Lot 2, Maynardville, TN. Apprx 395 SF furn., 10x30 screened porch, $19,500 obo. Call or text for pics & more info (865) 2072452. Also see on Zillow.
Motorcycles/Mopeds
Campers & RV’s 1999 FLEETWOOD Avion Savannah 35’ 5th wheel, exc. cond. 3 slides, new tires, batteries, landing gear, TV’s, etc. $11,000 obo. (865)250-4443. 2006 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BAY motor home. Work horse chassis, 35’ 43,600 mi., new tires, exc. cond. $59,900. (865) 986-4984. 5TH WHEEL OPEN RANGE ROAMER 2015, 36 1/2’ long, bunk house, sleeps 8, 2 ac’s, self leveling, 4 dr. refrig. AC & DC, 4 slides, outside kitchen. $38,900. 865-216-3872 or (865)259-8030.
Upholstery STAN’S CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY “DON’T RETIRE IT!” “RECOVER IT!” Specializing in Residential, Commercial, RV’s, Boat’s, Draperies, Upholsered Head Boards, Cornice Boards, We’ll even cover your walls!! FREE ESTIMATE Pickup & Delivery! CALL 865-237-3272 Servicing ALL KNOXVILLE and surrounding areas.
Farmer’s Mkt/ Trading Post Farm Products
AT YOUR SITE LOGS TO LUMBER USING A WOOD MIZER PORTABLE SAW MILL
865-986-4264 Logs2Lumber.com
We build all types of Farm Fencing and Pole Barn. *WOOD & VINYL PLANK *BARBED WIRE *HI-TENSILE ELECTRIC *WOVEN WIRE, *PRIVACY FENCING, ETC.
(423)200-6600 WANTED TO BUY STANDING SAW TIMBER Call 865-719-1623
Livestock & Supplies *************************
Hwy 11 North Sweetwater TN
Off Road Vehicles
Auction sale each Wed. 12 noon. Receiving cattle Tues. until 9 pm & Wed. beginning 7 am.
Family owned & operated since 1962 Toll Free
877-652-9017 Mark Houston,
Convenient New Location! Exit 134 • Caryville Tennessee’s Largest CFMOTO Dealer!
• FULL SERVICE CENTER • MECHANIC ON DUTY • PARTS & ACCCESSORIES AVAILABLE
423-449-8433
MECHANIC/TECH - ALL Skill Levels! Excellent Hourly Pay, Full Comprehensive Benefits, Retirement Plan & MORE! Many Opportunities for Advancement! Call Penske Truck Leasing: 855-980-1337
Services Offered General Services
ADVANTAGE REMODELING & HANDYMAN SERVICE JIMMY THE PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN!!
Can fix, repair or install anything around the house! Appliances, ceramic tile, decks, drywall, fencing, electrical, garage doors, hardwoods, irrigation, crawlspace moisture, mold & odor control, landscape, masonry, painting, plumbing. Any Remodeling Needs you wish to have done or completed!
EMERGENCY SERVICE 24/7 Retired Vet. looking to keep busy.
Call (865)281-8080
MALTESE FEM. 2 YRS. OLD - $300; Pomeranian Male, 4 yrs. old, $200. (931)319-0000
MALTI POOS Toy puppies, Gold, Red, White. Shots. $350 up. (865) 717-9493
PUPPY NURSERY Many different breeds Maltese, Yorkies, Malti-Poos, Poodles, Yorki-Poos, Shih-Poos, Shih Tzu, $175/up. shots & wormed. We do layaways. Health guar. Go to Facebook, Judys Puppy Nursery Updates. 423-566-3647 SHIH TZU puppies, AKC, Females $600; Males $500. Shots UTD. Warranty. 423-618-8038; 423-775-4016 SIBERIAN HUSKEY puppies, AKC/CKC/ APRI reg., 6 wks old, $500. Text/call (865) 389-0233 TOY POODLE PUPPIES - 2 M $650, 1 F $750, ready now, hypo-allergenic, crate & potty trained. 865-221-3842
Cats PERSIAN CFA Reg. - 1st shot, vet ck, litter trained. Parents on prem. Never caged. 9-10 wks. $400. (865)556-7461
Merchandise Appliances
GOOD AS NEW APPLIANCES 90 Day Warranty
865-851-9053
2001 E. Magnolia Ave. KENMORE washer & dryer, top of the line, 1 yr old, 4 yr warr. left, $500 each. Cash only. 865-659-1068 or 865-209-0561 lv msg Maytag Washer like brand new, $200. Dryer, older but works good, $20. Also 2 window A/C units, 1 very good cond, has dehum. with it, $60. Other works very well, $30. (865)898-0672.
Cemetery Lots 2 CEMETERY PLOTS, Highland Memorial, Sutherland Ave. Veterns Garden sec., $4500 obo. (865)933-1793. 2 LOTS Highland Memorial West, value $2900 each. Sell $1400 each. Call 865-414-4615.
HOLSTEIN STEER SALE
4 or 6 lots w/MONUMENT RIGHTS at Lynnhurst near BabyLand. Reduced to $2500 ea. obo. (865) 475-9323.
Fri. Oct 14, 8pm
FEEDER CALF SALE Fri. Oct. 7, 8pm Fri. Oct. 21, 8pm *************************
Pets
168 Main St., Caryville www.goadmotorsports.com Like us on FACEBOOK
LABRADOODLES & Standard Poodle, multi-generation/non shedding. DOB 05/24. Reduced $750. Very nice quality. Call or text. (865)591-7220
2 SIDE BY SIDE cemetery plots in the Bronze section # 33 in Greenwood Cemetery, Tazewell Pk. Valued at S3,840 ea. Will sell both for $6,000. Willing to neg. (865)688-1561.
CFMOTO
72 COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE 26 YEARS STRONG Large Selection of Side by Sides including 4 Seaters!
HAVENESE PUPS AKC, home raised, health guar. 765-259-7337 noahslittleark.com
easttennesseelivestock.com
423-337-8485
GOAD MOTORSPORTS
Tickets/Events
FANNON FENCING
IRON HORSE Custom Chopper 2005, BEAUTIFUL PEARL ORANGE, low mi, $14,500 obo. Rockford TN. (904) 347-7843
Employment
YAMAHA JET BOAT 17’ 1997 w/trlr. Twin engines. 220 HP. Seats 5. Good cond. Good runner. Fast. Exc. ski boat. $5000. (865)248-4257, 570-807-4722
(865)288-0556
East Tennessee Livestock Center
Recreation
CHRIS CRAFT SPEED BOAT: 1954, 20 ft, mahogany Riviera; “Lola”. Only 287 made (1950-1954) one of last built very few w/rare “High-PO Big Eng” option. Purchased, refurbished to “new orig. cond.” in Minn. by LaPointe’s Classic Boat Restoration Shop. New custom Trailmaster trailer plus PFD’s, fenders, etc. Turnkey sale, needs nothing. In Pigeon Forge, TN. Why not have fun with your investment cash & create a unique family asset heirloom? Buy it Now: $42,500 or reas. offer. See pix online at knoxnews.com. (865)919-1841.
GREYHOUND ADOPTION PetSmart, Morrell Rd., Sat. Oct. 15, 12-2pm, www.greyhoundrescue.org 865-690-0009 or 865-539-9942.
Will clean front & back, $20 & up. Quality work, guaranteed.
HARLEY DAVIDSON 2014 - Road King. Only 3000 mi. Beautiful motorcycle w/back rest & luggage rack. This Bike is a Rushmore model. $14,975 or consider trade. (865)805-8038.
Jobs
Boats/Motors/Marine
HAROLD’S GUTTER SERVICE
NEW & PRE-OWNED CLEARANCE SALE
BUICK 1969 Wildcat Convertible, 435 cubic inch, 4 barrel, new roof, on frame restoration - Must See! 40K mi., $34,999. (865)776-6353.
MUSTANG FAST PACK 1973 302, AT, fact. air, good cond. $17,500. (865)310-8405.
Dogs
CLEARANCE SALE
1973 Cadillac Eldorado Conv., white w/red int., great cond, low mi, only $23,900. (865) 922-0161.
FORD FAIRLANE - 1965. 2 dr. sedan, V8 4 spd., restored, $19,000. Call (865)214-0785.
Home Maint./Repair
Dogs AMERICAN COCKER SPANIEL puppies, AKC reg., champ. bldln., DNA certified. 1st shots, wormed, health guar. parents under 20 lbs. $500. (423)542-9246. AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDS CKC - Tails docked, dew claws removed., shots, wormed. Red merle tris w/blue eyes, red tris & black tris. Call for price. (865)850-8501
6 PLOTS IN A ROW. PRESTIGIOUS HIGHLAND MEMORIAL 5315 KINGSTON PIKE $18000 RETAIL. ESTATE SALE $9000 - mark.sherrod@ optilink.us (706)847-6134 LYNNHURST, MEMO 2 LOT 505 - 4 spaces, flat markers only. $1900 ea. or all 4 for only $7200. (817)946-3939
Collectibles
BUYING OLD US COINS
90% silver, halves, quarters & dimes, old silver dollars, proof sets, silver & gold eagles, krands & maple leafs, class rings, wedding bands, anything 10, 14, & 18k gold old currency before 1928 WEST SIDE COINS & COLLECTIBLES 7004 KINGSTON PK CALL 584-8070
Furniture ASHLEY IRON DINING SET - 4 cane back chairs, 45” glass top. $250. (865)690-0590, leave a message. BASSETT COUCH, CHAIR & OTTOMAN, in good cond., $225. 865-964-1328
BLUE TICK trained coon hound & pups, UKC & PKC reg. Performance & super staked. 865-603-9594.
QUEEN SIZE BEDROOM FURNITURE - Queen Headboard & Chest. Off White. (See Pier1# 2064090/2350434 in brown). $400 OBO (865)283-5920
BORDER COLLIE - puppies, red, ABC, 2 M, 6 wks , 1st shots, P.O.P., $300. 423-626-0857 (423)869-4014
Lawn & Garden
Doberman AKC puppies, blacks, blues & reds, UTD on shots & worming, $750 each. (606) 878-6395
CRAFTSMAN BRAND NEW riding mwr, 46” cut, new pull behind trlr. & 42-46” grass bgr. $3500 obo. (865)223-7025.
Doberman puppies, AKC, top American & European bloodlines, $800. Lv msg 865-278-4491 DOBERMAN PUPS, AKC, Sire XL natl & intl champ - 125 lbs. Dam’s father was 2013 World Champ. Great protection, good with kids. $500. Credit cards accepted. 615-740-7909 ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES - AKC & NKC reg. 10 wks old, 2 rounds of shots. $1500 each. (865)696-1135. ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPS NKC, $1300. AKC, $1300. blessedbulldogs.blogspot.com. Visa-MC Accepted. Call (423)775-6044. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS AKC, West German bldlns, 4 M, 3 F, vet ck’d. health guar. $500. 865-322-6251. GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPY AKC reg., 10 wks. 2nd shot, health cert., wormed, loyal companion, 865-567-7180 GOLDEN RETRIEVERS, AKCshots, extras. $450. Will deliver. (423)676-7874; 423-833-6237. GOLDENDOODLES F1 pups, CKC reg, UTD on shots, health guaranteed. $800. (423)488-5337
2 UT - BAMA TICKETS NEEDED 687-2091 BIG ORANGE FAN NEEDS UTALABAMA TICKETS 687-9984 BOB
Manufactured Homes 3 BR, 2 BA, 16x80, good cond., heat/ AC, $9500. Move to your land or rent lot - $180 mo. (423) 920-2399 Best Deal in Town! Used 14x56, 2 BR, 1 BA, in great shape, only $8995. Call Chris 865-207-8825
I BUY OLDER MOBILE HOMES 1990 up, any size OK 865-384-5643 Very Nice, 3 BR, 2 BA, 16x80, Heat/ AC, frpl, lrg kit. w/island, appls incl, $13,500. Must move. (423) 920-2399
For Sale By Owner
BUYING TN-BAMA TICKETS. CASH PD. 689-9318 DAVID BUYING TN Football TICKETS & PARKING PASSES
1528 Bickerstaff Blvd. 4 BR, 4 BA, 2400+ SF, 3 car gar., new carpet/paint. $385,000. 865-604-5772 (no agents). For pics text/view 26737 to #878787 1909 WORTH STREET, KNOXVILLE 37917. 2BR, 1BA, attached 2 car gar, fenced yrd, only $69,000. Immed. occupancy. (865) 524-5561.
“THIS WEEK NEEDING ALABAMA TIXS” Call Rudy, 865-567-7426
I NEED 2 or 4 tickets together for UT/ALA. 865-315-3950
I need TN/Alabama football tickets.
Real Estate Rentals Apartments - Furnished WALBROOK STUDIOS 865-251-3607 $145 weekly. Discount avail. Util, TV, Ph, Refrig, Basic Cable. No Lease.
Call 865-315-3950.
Apartments - Unfurn.
TN - BAMA All Games Home/Away Buy/Sell 865-384-6867 UT FAN needs tickets for all home games. Call (865) 659-4534
UT FOOTBALL ALL GAMES
1 BR POWELL - Powell, 1BR, Beautiful secure bldg, Special 1/2 rent now. Water pd, all appl. $520. $150 DD. Credit check req. No pet depoit. 865384-1099 (865)938-6424
1,2,3 BR $355 - $460/mo. GREAT VALUE RIVERSIDE MANOR ALCOA HWY
(Home/Away)
865-970-2267
Paying Cash For UT/Alabama Tickets
*Pools, Laundries, Appl. *5 min. to UT & airport
(865)687-1718
selectticketservice.com Wanted NEED EXTRA CHRISTMAS MONEY? I want to buy vintage costume jewelry, gold and sterling jewelry, vintange men’s watches, vintage sunglasses, lighters, shaving items & old toys. Will pay fair market value. (865)441-2884. WANT TO BUY CHRISTIAN BOOKS Library, Sermon, Commentaries (865)776-1050
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2 BR TOWNHOUSES Cherokee West $615 South - Taliwa Gardens $585 - $625 1 1/2 bth, W/D conn. (865) 577-1687 BEST DEAL OUT WEST! 1BR from $395-$425. 2BR $550-$750. No pets. Parking @ front door. (865)470-8686. BROADWAY TOWERS 62 AND OLDER Or Physically Mobility Impaired 1 & 2 BR, util. incl. Laundry on site. Immediate housing if qualified. Section 8-202. 865-524-4092 for appt. TDD 1-800-927-9275
WANTED: R12 FREON - We p/u, pay CA$H cylinders cases of cans. (312)291-9169
MORNINGSIDE GARDENS
Announcements Adoptions ADOPT: From your beautiful heart into our loving and secure home, your newborn will be cherished by Alissa & David. Call 1-800-388-5121 Expenses Paid. ADOPTING and raising a baby in our loving home is our dream! Exp Pd. Visit www.wish2adopt.com or call 1-866-997-7171 ADOPTION: Our hearts are ready for a new addition to share every family tradition. Please call to make us part of your adoption plan, Kim & Tom 877-297-0013. www.kimandtomadopt.com
1 BR Apt Now Available ELDERLY OR DISABLED COMPLEX A/C, Heat, Water & Electric Incl, OnSite Laundry, Computer Center & Resident Services Great location! On the Bus Line! Close to Shopping! Rent Based on Income, Some Restrictions Apply Call 865-523-4133. TODAY for more information
Homes Furnished WEST, 1 BR CABIN - furnished, W/D incl. No smoking/no pets. $150/wk. + dep. 1 yr. lease. (865) 310-5556
Homes Unfurnished 2BR HOME, 1BA, very nice, fenced yard. North Knox off Clinton Hwy. $650 mo. $500 DD. (865)687-7268.
Financial Consolidation Loans
FIRST SUN FINANCE
We make loans up to $1000. We do credit starter & rebuilder loans. Call today, 30 minute approvals. See manager for details. 865-687-3228
Home Mortgages: Purchase or Refinance. 24 hr. service. Locally owned company 423-745-5540 office 865-304-2485 cell, ask for Doug
FIRST FINANCIAL OF TN HOME LOANS, LLC NMLS # 161834 TN LIC # 108776
2BR, 1BA HOUSE, West Knoxville $800/mo. + deposit. Credit & background check. Refer. (865)406-4661 4BR, 2BA - lrg fenced yard, gar., South Knox., Colonial Village, $800 mo. + $500 dep. (865)577-1701.
Condos Unfurnished WEST 4 BD 2.5BA upscale end unit, hardwd thruout, vlted ceilings, lots/ stg, LOTS/xtras/HOAs incld, 10 min to ORdg or TCrk. No pets NS. Avail 10/30. $1695. 865-387-5524
Duplx/Multplx UnFurn WEST - 2BR, 1BA, LR, great room, kit. w/stove, refrig. & DW, Util. rm. w/W&D, No pets or smoking, 137 Admiral Rd., 37934. 865-591-6576.
Med Equip & Supplies POWER WHEELCHAIR - Pride Jazzy, very good condition. (865)405-3259
Merchandise - Misc. COMMERCIAL POP CORN MACHINE - Cards, popcorn tumbler, all new. $5000. (423)453-6421 GENERATOR BIG 8500 watt, 2016, Honda elec. start. Batt. & whl kit incl. Never used. New retail $4995. Wholesale $3750. 1st $1850 cash, 864-275-6478. Whirlpool washer, wringer washer, comm’l 4’ chest freezer, desk/ bookcase combo. Call for prices (865)278-0625
Real Estate Sales Condos-Unfurn FSBO 6517 S. Northshore Dr. 3 BR, 3.5 BA, 3526 SF, 2 car gar., new flring/ paint. $585,000. 865-604-5772 (no agts). For pics, text/view 26736 to #878787 WESTCLIFF CONDOS. FSBO. Sold as is. 2 BR, 2 BA, $120,000 firm. (865) 898-0022
Farms & Acreage
Tickets/Events
24 ACRE FARM, Fenced, util., barn, storage bldg, spring fed pond, creek, close to schools, Turkey Creek off Hwy 321 close to 40/75 Interstate. $425,000. (865)986-8920
2 UT/ALABAMA TICKETS - Section C, 50 yard line, row 26, seats 28 & 29. (865) 556-1437.
5 to 45 acres rolling pasture off I-40, 15 min. west of Cedar Bluff. (865) 776-3817
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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12 Bonny Kate Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution meeting, 1 p.m., Second Presbyterian Church, 2829 Kingston Pike. Guest speaker: Lee Ann Harper. Topic: Bone Health. Brown Bag Lecture: “People of the Upper Cumberland: Achievements and Contradicions,” noon1 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Info: 215-8824.
WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, OCT. 12-13 AARP Driver Safety class, noon-4 p.m., First Baptist Church of Seymour, 11621 Chapman Highway, Seymour. Info/registration: Diane Lewis, 982-1887.
of information learned; free pizza and drinks; Nerf fun time. Free event. Registration: http://bit.ly/2dyWFsy. Info: Geoff Hampton, 304-9409.
SUNDAY, OCT. 16 Harvest Moon Folk Fest Concert and silent auction, 6:30 p.m., Concord Methodist Church, 11020 Roane Drive. Tickets: $20 or $200 for a reserved table for 10. Proceeds to benefit Concord Adult Day Enrichment Services (CADES). Info/tickets: 675-2835. Lineage and Legacy event, 2-4 p.m., MabryHazen House, 1711 Dandridge Ave. Events include a one-act play, performed by the Tennessee Stage Company, which follows events leading to the Oct. 19, 1882, gunfight. Also serves as annual membership meeting. Free and open to the public. RSVP by Oct. 12: 522-8661 or mabryhazenhouse@gmail.com. Info: mabryhazen.com.
MONDAY, OCT. 17 “End-of-Summer Garden Tasks,” 1-2 p.m., Davis Family YMCA, 12133 S Northshore Drive. Presented by Master Gardener Joe Pardue. Info: 777-9622.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, OCT. 14-16
THURSDAY, OCT. 13 “End-of-Summer Garden Tasks,” 3:15-4:15 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by Master Gardener Joe Pardue. Info: 329-8892. Knoxville Square Dance, 8 p.m., Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Calling by Stan Sharp, Ruth Simmons and Leo Collins. Live music by the Hellgramites. No experience or partner necessary. Admission $7; students and JCA members $5. Info: on Facebook.
THURSDAY-FRIDAY, OCT. 13-14 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Everett Senior Center, 702 Burchfield Street, Maryville. Info/ registration: 983-9422. Marble City Opera production of “La Divina” by Thomas Pasatieri and “Gallantry,” a soap-opera opera by Douglas Moore, 8 p.m., The Emporium, 100 S. Gay St. Tickets: $20 general admission, $10 student admission. Info/tickets: marblecityopera.com.
FRIDAY, OCT. 14 Benefit to support Historic Ramsey House, 6:30 p.m., The Foundry, 747 World’s Fair Park Drive. Guest master of ceremonies: Sam Venable. Guest speaker: Dave Ramsey; topic: “Building a Legacy.” Tickets: $100. Info/reservations: 546-0745 or judy@ ramseyhouse.org. Cruise In, 4-8 p.m., Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway. Trucks, cars and motorcycles welcome. Info: 690-1060. Mobile Lab Series: Windows 10, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Lawson McGhee Library Meeting Room, 500
TUESDAY, OCT. 18
Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Kerbela Temple, 315 Mimosa Ave. Gem, mineral and jewelry vendors; geology exhibits; mineral and gem identification. Admission, $5; show pass, $8; children under 12, free. Info: knoxrocks.org; 256-0795; teresapolly@bellsouth.net.
Einstein Simplified Comedy Improv troop, 8 p.m., Scruffy City Hall, Market Square. Free admission. “The Magic of Chemistry Show” featuring Dr. Al Hazari, 7-8 p.m., 555 Dabney-Buehler Hall on UT campus. In celebration of National Chemistry Week. Free event; free parking available 6-9 p.m. in UT’s 11th Street/White Avenue Garage. Info: Hazari, 974-1065 or ahazari@utk.edu.
SATURDAY, OCT. 15 Annual Fall Apple Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Washington Presbyterian Church, 7405 Washington Pike. Food, music, apple butter, apple cider, fried apple pies, barbecue and ribs for lunch, crafts, canned goods and more. All proceeds support church’s mission work. Community is invited. Admission and parking are free. Info: visitwpc.org; wpc@visitwpc.org; Tim, 776-4523. Cades Cove Heritage Tour, 1:30 p.m., Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend. Tickets: $15. Info/reservations: 448-8838. Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee. Info: feralfelinefriends.org. Saturday Stories and Songs: Brianna Hanson, 11 a.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Info: 470-7033. Tour the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Sam Venable, 9:30 a.m., GSM Heritage Center, Townsend. Cost: $60. Advance reservations required. Info/reservations: 448-8838.
THURSDAY, OCT. 20 East Tennessee Community Design Center Awards Gala, 5:30 p.m., The Foundry, 747 World’s Fair Park Drive. Bruce McCarty Community Impact Award will be presented to Faris Eid. Tickets: communitydc. org/2016awardsgala. Info: 525-9945. “Fountain City: People Who Made a Difference” Brown Bag Lecture and book signing with Dr. Jim Tumblin, noon, East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Books will be available for purchase. Info: 215-8824 or EastTNHistory.org.
FRIDAY, OCT. 21 Bill Mize, fingerstyle guitar, 8 p.m., Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Tickets: $12 JCA members, students, seniors; $13 general advance; $15 general day of show; $8 children 12 and under. Info: jubileearts.org. “The Pirates of Penzance,” 7:30 p.m., Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Performed by the Knoxville Opera, Knoxville Symphony Orchestra and several special guests. Info/tickets: 524-0795 ext. 1; ticket office, 612 E. Depot Ave.; KnoxvilleOpera.com.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, OCT. 15-16 Anti-bullying program, Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, 8373 Kingston Pike STE 200. Educational program for children; practical application
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Cancer survivor: ‘Life goes on’ An attitude of gratitude helps Knoxville man overcome a devastating cancer diagnosis
On Nov. 13, 2016, Michael Holtz, 47, will stand before an enthusiastic crowd of runners and walkers as co-chair of the Subway Race against Cancer. He’s been part of this race for more than a decade, but it means much more to him now than it did the first time he laced up his running shoes and pinned on a bib number. Since then, Holtz has experienced cancer on a very personal level, and his story is framed with irony. He was diagnosed with Stage 3b rectal cancer during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in 2012, five days after his birthday, while he was an employee of the American Cancer Society. “I’m not going to wallow in self-pity,” says Holtz, who has a permanent colostomy. “That’s just not who I am.” With the fifth anniversary of his cancer diagnosis coming in spring 2017, he’s looking to the future, and starting to make some celebratory plans. “I’m not sure what I’m doing, yet, but I’ve got a couple of things in mind.” Those five years have included 11 months during which Holtz underwent surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, he authored a book titled, “It’s Not Harder than Cancer,” he completed a marathon, conquered obstacle course-style Spartan races, and participated in the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C., lobbying for cancer patients and their families. Holtz gives part of the credit for his quality of life today to Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. First there was the surgery, performed by Greg Midis, MD, to remove a
Holtz dresses the part as he puts the miles behind him on the course of the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon. life-threatening, three-inch adenocarcinoma from the wall of Holtz’ rectum. Then, because he chose to have the surgery at Fort Sanders Regional, he had a specialized kind of nursing assistance that cancer patients don’t always have access to at other hospitals. Ostomy nurses at Fort Sanders Regional are trained and certified specifically in the care of the openings in the body created
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center’s oncology program recognized by Becker’s Hospital program is part of comprehensive cancer services offered by Covenant Health
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Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, a member of Covenant Health, has been named to the 2016 list of “100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs” by Becker’s Hospital Review. The list includes hospitals and health system leading the nation in cancer care. “Hospitals included on this list offer patients comprehensive cancer care involving teams of specialists, participation in clinical trials and personalized treatment programs. Many organizations on this list are driving forces in the fight to end cancer as we know it,” according to Becker’s. Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center offers comprehensive cancer care, including inpatient services at the downtown
by procedures like colostomy, ileostomy or gastrostomy. Holtz says the nurses worked with him on three of the five days he was a patient at Fort Sanders Regional. “Not every hospital has ostomy nurses,” Holtz says. “Patients are often left on their own to figure out what to do.” On the first day the ostomy nurses administered all the care, showing him how to use and clean the appliance. The second day, they encouraged Holtz to take part in the process. The third day, they supervised as he took on the responsibility by himself. “Everything was very positive,” Holtz says. “They knew I was very active and they told me I didn’t have to change that because of my colostomy bag, which was wonderful to hear.” In fact, Holtz says the nurses very specifically told him not to just “go home and sit on the couch,” so he didn’t. Holtz says encouragement and compassion came from all the nurses and medical staff at Fort Sanders Regional, then at Thompson Cancer Survival Center. His family benefited from it almost as much as he did. Another factor in Michael Holtz’s success story is having an attitude of gratitude. From the day of the diagnosis, he and his wife, Sarah, made a pact that they would be Michael Holtz (left) presents a cake to surgeon Greg Midis, MD, on the third anniversary of the cancer diagnosis.
Knoxville medical center and advanced technology such as Fort Sanders Regional Gamma Knife Center at the adjacent campus of Thompson Cancer Survival Center. Thompson Cancer Survival Center offers medical and radiation oncology, chemotherapy, clinical trials and innovations in specialized cancer treatments at locations throughout East Tennessee. “Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is pleased to receive this recognition from Becker’s,” said Keith Altshuler, president and chief administrative officer of the medical center. “Our physicians and staff work very hard to provide excellent care and supportive resources for patients and families facing cancer.”
positive and seek to be around others who could help them keep the right attitude. “At my church, I’ve sort of become known as the Gratitude Whisperer,” Holtz jokes. He has social media pages devoted to being thankful, he’s preached and taught lessons on gratitude, and an entire chapter of his book focuses on having a grateful perspective. “I wrote the book because I wanted to share with people what I learned during my experience – what it takes mentally to get through a serious illness like rectal cancer,” Holtz says. “The most important lesson I learned during my cancer journey was about being grateful and the value of staying grateful and finding reasons to be grateful, because there’s always something to be grateful for.” Holtz is thankful for many things, and says the cancer journey has strengthened his marriage, his faith in God, and his appreciation of the people in his life. “I will never say that cancer is a gift,” Holtz says, “but it certainly has brought a lot of good into my life.” His message for cancer patients today is, “life goes on.” Holtz says life must be embraced, because it can turn so quickly. “We’re not guaranteed tomorrow, so live every day to the fullest,” he says. “That’s not just a platitude, it’s true.” Holtz says it’s important to live each day like it’s the only one you have, don’t stress over the small problems in life, and if you have a cancer diagnosis, tell someone – don’t try to go it alone. For information about cancer services at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, visit www.fsregional.com. You can join Holtz on his mission of gratitude by searching “GratitudeKnox” on Facebook or Instagram.
Join us in the 2016 Race Against Cancer! SUBWAY® Race Against Cancer registration now open Registration is now open for the 2016 SUBWAY Race Against Cancer. Sign up now to walk or run with on Sunday, Nov. 13 at World’s Fair Park. Gather friends and family to form a team in this year’s race and participate in honor or memory of those in your life who have battled cancer. The Race Against Cancer is a 5K run/ walk that supports the Thompson Cancer Survival Center’s Outreach Program. Over the last 23 years, the race has raised more than $5 million to support cancer screenings and education for medically-underserved individuals in East Tennessee. Online registration is available at www. raceagainstcancer.org. Registration is $30 for adults and $15 for children (18 and under) for either the 5K or the 1 mile walk in the park. If you aren’t a walker or a runner, there is still a way for you to participate – sign up for the “afternoon nap” option to support the race from the comfort of your couch! The fundraising goal for the 2016 Race is $475,000 and 5,000 registered participants. Funds raised through the race will provide cancer prevention education and
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a variety of cancer screenings in 18 counties across our region. Sign up now and be a part of saving the lives of our friends and neighbors! Local television personality and cancer survivor Ken Schwall is serving as cochair for the 2016 race along with returning co-chair Michael Holtz. They share a common passion for encouraging cancer screenings and early detection. Both Holtz and Schwall are channeling their belief into action through the Race Against Cancer to help those who don’t have easy access to early detection screenings. Thompson Cancer Survival Center is committed to the belief that every person deserves a fighting chance to defeat cancer. We gratefully acknowledge our local SUBWAY franchisee partners, our race sponsors and our participants for joining the Center in that fight. For more information about the race or to register, call 865-541-1227 or visit www.raceagainstcancer.org. Follow @SubwayRace on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for regular updates and information as race day approaches.
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