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You will soon be able to put a little more “happy” in your Happy Hour when you stop by Jet’s Pizza, 11124 Kingston Pike. At a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the bar area at the pizza parlor, general manager Angie Wolf-Sanders said the bar, which now serves beer and wine, will soon be serving liquor.

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Rural/Metro gets the nod Ambulance service could cost more if County Commission renews the county’s contract with Rural/Metro, as a committee recommends. Knox County itself will save more than $600,000 annually, a subsidy paid under the current contract for indigent transports, writes Sandra Clark. Mayor Tim Burchett giveth and taketh away ...

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Another Heisman goes astray Ho, hum, it is Heisman time again, Marvin West writes. For the 78th consecutive year, a Tennessee Volunteer will not win the trophy. If we didn’t know better, we might think the vote is rigged. Back in August, there was talk that Tyler might be a candidate. You know how that turned out.

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The gift She came asking for help, Lynn Hutton writes. She sat in my office and told me the truth: about her life, her mistakes, her regrets. I was stunned by her candor, her calm acceptance of her situation, her honesty about what led her into her line of work. She was young. She was pretty. She was smart. She was a prostitute.

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A spark from Christmas past From audience to stage in ‘A Christmas Carol’

By Betsy Pickle As a child, Chelsea Sparkes always went with her family to see the Clarence Brown Theatre production of “A Christmas Carol” during the holidays. “I’ve lived here my whole life, so I’ve seen it almost every year,” says Sparkes. “I had no idea when I was a little kid that I would want to be in it or that I would even be acting at all.” Sparkes, a senior majoring in theatre at the University of Tennessee, plays Martha Cratchit in Clarence Brown’s “A Christmas Carol,” which opened last Thursday and runs through Sunday, Dec. 23. The production directed by Casey Sams is being touted as “all new.” “Our adaptation this year is different than the adaptation that we have done for several years in the past,” says Sparkes, a 2009 Bearden High School graduate whose family home is near West Valley Middle School. “I was in the production last year, and that was the one we’ve traditionally done. This one has been completely revamped. “It is a new script, and we have a new set, new costumes, new lighting design. There’s going to be use of projection for the first time. It’s a very technical production as compared to previous productions of ‘A Christmas Carol’ at the Clarence Brown. It’s also a much shorter version, and it’s much lighter in terms of the scenes.” What hasn’t changed is the show’s significance to the area holiday calendar. “The Clarence Brown produc-

Martha Cratchit, played by Chelsea Sparkes, is greeted at home by her sister Belinda Cratchit, played by Naama Lynn Friedman. Photos by Justin Acuff

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In a scene from “A Christmas Carol,” Martha Cratchit, played by Chelsea Sparkes, comes out from hiding under the table at a family gathering.

tion of ‘A Christmas Carol’ is essential to starting the Christmas season in Knoxville,” says Sparkes. Sparkes, 21, started acting while at Bearden, but she says the

urge to act came out of nowhere. theater bug, if you will.” “I sort of one day just started At Bearden, she did such shows acting,” she recalls. “Leann Dixson as “Brigadoon,” “The Crucible,” is the theater teacher at Bearden High School, and she gave me the To page A-3

Kristen’s journey embraces hope By Sara Barrett Kristen McAllister is marketing hope, not only for herself and her family, but for 300,000 other children in the U.S. Kristen, whose nickname is Kmac, was diagnosed at age 13 with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, a form of juvenile arthritis (JA). The Farragut High School senior has dedicated herself to helping young people living with the disease. Her main focus, she says, is to give inspiration and hope to families touched by juvenile arthritis. “That’s what we all need,” she says. “Hope.” The faculty and students at Farragut High School have rallied around Kristen with her latest efforts to

raise funds for her team at the Jingle Bell Run and Walk for the Arthritis Foundation. The event is Saturday, Dec. 8, starting at Market Square. Kristen’s own journey with JA likely began before it was diagnosed, she says. “We’re not sure how long I had it,” she says. “We’ve looked back at photos of me as a 3-year-old, and my knees and fingers appear to be swollen.” Chances of the illness going into remission are much better when diagnosed early. “It’s not likely that you will ‘grow out of it’ if you’re not in remission by age 16,” she explains. The young woman has educated herself on the subject not just for her own understanding, but so she can help other young people living

Farragut High School senior Kristen McAllister gets ready for the Jingle Bell Run and Walk for the Arthritis Foundation. Photo submitted with the disease. “I want to help find a cure, but I also want to make more people aware that kids get arthritis, too. Whether that’s with a billboard or a conference …”

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Holiday lights were turned on Monday night in grand style at Campbell Station Park for the second “Light the Park” celebration. Photos by S.F. Neal

Color us ready: ‘Light the Park’ kicks off holiday season There is a red, green and blue glow to Farragut now, and the seasonal radiance is sure to increase the holiday spirit. “Light the Park” kicked off the holiday celebrations for the town on Monday, Nov. 26, at Campbell Station Park. Sponsored by the town and the Farragut Business Alliance, the celebration featured the lighting of both the giant Christmas tree and a forest of trees formed from

year for the event – to include 10,000 bulbs. Mayor Ralph McGill welSherri Gardner comed the crowd, which was Howell also larger than last year, and flipped the switch to turn on the trees. Activities continued with FARRAGUT FACES holiday cookies, cider and strings of lights. Allison holiday music with perforSousa, Farragut Business Al- mances by school and comliance executive director, said munity groups. TDS Telcom was a major the light display nearly doubled this year – the second sponsor of the event.

A spark from Christmas past “Guys and Dolls” and “The Imaginary Invalid.” She’s done a musical with the WordPlayers, two shows with Clarence Brown and one with the student group All Campus Theater. She enjoys all aspects of theater. “I really like acting,” she says. “I like singing. I like directing.” It’s good that she appreciates variety because the theater department requires students to study it all. “We don’t just focus on one thing,” says Sparkes. “You learn a little bit of everything. We take lighting-design classes, scene-design classes and costume-design classes and directing and musical theater. There are all kinds of classes available here.” Sparkes says theater stu-

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dents get to know each other well. “We spend a lot of time together in rehearsal and sometimes out of rehearsal, too,” she says. “A lot of us, the undergrads especially, will have classes together during the day, so we’ll see each other in class and then we’ll see each other at rehearsal, and sometimes we spend our free time together.” Play time does not mean time to play. “When we’re in rehearsal, mostly it’s pretty focused on trying to accomplish whatever the goal happens to be that night,” she says. “Especially when you’re in a Clarence Brown production, we do have a lot of rehearsals every week, and it’s to ensure the quality of the production,

so that does come first. Well, classes technically come first, and then the rehearsals.” The students aren’t as competitive as one might expect from watching movies. “I thought it would be much more competitive than it is,” says Sparkes. “We do have to compete for roles at auditions. But generally, there’s an understanding that if we don’t get into a certain production, it’s because we weren’t right for the part.” Also breaking the stereotypes are Sparkes’s parents, Dan and DeAnna Sparkes, whom she describes as “supportive and proud.” They’ll be rooting for her in “A Christmas Carol.” “I think they’ll probably be there two or three times during the run,” she says.

A quartet of youngsters lined up to watch the entertainment at “Light the Park.” Molly Campbell, 3, was joined by Thomas Kohnstann, 7, George Kohnstann, 5, and Sam Campbell, 4.

Kristen’s journey hard to balance “regular” high school life and life with arthritis. “My social life isn’t what everyone else’s is,” she said. “I have a modified school schedule, and sometimes I can’t make it through the day.” Even on those days when she goes to bed feeling sick and not sure what the next day will bring, “I still lay out my cute outfit (for the next day) and plan for the best. If I wake up feeling bad, I throw on my sweats. No big deal.” Kristen says her teachers at Farragut have helped her tremendously and are very good at telling her when a virus is going around so she can be home schooled on those days. Her fundraising efforts for the Jingle Bell Run have her currently in first place with more than $13,000. “Most of the people signed up to donate to my team, I

From page A-1 don’t even know,” she says, adding that at press time there are 176 people who have joined “Kmac’s Crew.” People can still donate in honor of Kristen’s team until midnight, Dec. 31. More information can be

found about Kristen’s story and the Arthritis Foundation at www.kmacscrew. com. Folks are also encouraged by Kristen to follow her journey on Facebook, which can also be found by visiting her website.

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No opposition in sight Visiting Myanmar

When you are reading this I am just arriving in Myanmar (formerly Burma) after flying 22 hours from Knoxville across the Pacific through Tokyo and Bangkok to reach Yangon (formerly Rangoon). I am there as vice chair of Radio Free Asia. Our delegation will also visit the new capital city of Naypyidaw, built 200 miles north of Yangon in 2005.

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President Obama made the first visit of any American president ever two weeks ago to Burma/Myanmar, which is now making a transition from a harsh military dictatorship to an emerging democracy. I am there along with two other members of the Radio Free Asia board, Michael Meehan and Susan McCue. This is a congressionally funded broadcasting network which reaches nations in Asia which do not have a free media including China, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, North Korea and Cambodia. We will meet Aung San Suu Kyi, who was under house arrest for 17 years three separate times during which she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize but was not allowed to receive it. The meeting will be at the home where she was under arrest and listened daily to Radio Free Asia broadcasts. Bordered by India and Bangladesh to the west, China to the northeast, and Thailand to the east, Burma is centrally located in southeast Asia. For 25 years it has had a pariah regime

which is now in a fast process to change. Aung San Suu Kyi has been elected to Parliament and leads the opposition. It is widely believed she will be elected president of Burma when free elections are held in 2014. We are meeting with both government and opposition leaders to establish an office to report the news from Burma in an objective and unrestricted manner. Many political prisoners have been freed but some remain in jail. The current government wants to move Burma into this century from a political and economic standpoint. It is exciting to see nations such as Burma and South Africa move forward and assist in that process. Burma still does not have consistent Internet access so my column for Dec. 10 may be written before the trip and not during it. Credit cards are not accepted as it is a cash society at present. Visa and Mastercard are working to be there. Travel conditions are difficult. ■ Reports that the University of Tennessee wants to repeal the current local tax on UT tickets does not mean less expensive football tickets. Rather, it is an effort to shift tax dollars the city and county now receive for services provided during the major events from the city/county to the university whose athletic department is facing major financial issues. One has to assume mayors Rogero and Burchett will oppose this and not let $1.5 million annually disappear from their budgets. The legislature would need to repeal it. Next week more on the South Knoxville Parkway.

KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS NOTES ■ Community Forum with Superintendent Jim McIntyre is 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at Brickey-McCloud School on Dry Gap Pike. Parents and community members are invited. ■ Nakia Towns is the system’s chief accountability officer. She joined KCS in 2010 as a resident from the Broad Center. She managed implementation of the TEAM teacher performance evaluation system and the APEX strategic compensation initiative. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering

and a master’s in business administration from Duke. She is currently enrolled in a doctoral program in education leadership at Vanderbilt. ■ Millicent Smith is the system’s executive director of Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development. She previously taught social studies, served as assistant principal at Fulton and Karns high schools and as the district’s social studies supervisor. She serves on the leadership team for Common Core implemen-

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Betty Bean There have been times over the past three years when Nick Della Volpe ticked off segments of constituents so badly – like the time he suggested a newlyopened crematorium would be “roasting Grandma” in the heart of Fountain City – that it seemed inevitable he’d see opposition when he ran for re-election to City Council. But now, with the 2013 filing deadline drawing nigh, no challengers have emerged. This also appears to be the case with the less controversial members of the Class of 2009 – Daniel Brown, Duane Grieve, Brenda Palmer and Nick Pavlis – prompting observations that installing term limits has delivered the unintended consequence of ensuring incumbents eight years in office for the price of four. Della Volpe might be

the best illustration of this theory. This September when the developers of the Walmart project on Cumberland Avenue, who had already gotten Tax Increment Financing from city government, came back to ask for money for infrastructure improvements, Della Volpe stood alone in opposition and defended his position on the online City Council Forum in a message he called “Flatbacking For Broccoli” that sent folks off to websites like the Urban Dictionary to figure out what the heck he meant. Curiosity turned to indignation once they got there: “A sexually promiscuous woman who prefers the missionary position. Originally used in detective novels of the 1930s and 1940s as ‘flatbacker.’” “Looking past the mythic fears of mass starvation in the so-called ‘food desert’ (aren’t ya getting a wee bit tired of all that sustainability lexicography), we are left with either a badly executed project pro-forma on the part of the developers, a planned two-step negotiation to revisit taxpayers

Nick Della Volpe at Thursday’s TDOT meeting on the Broadway-640 interchange Photo by S. Clark pockets, or a city willing to pick winners and losers by funding select developers in a tight economy,” Della Volpe’s post said. He drew a tart response from Pavlis, who said, in part: “The City now receives $7,000 (annually) for property taxes for this plot of land. When and if this project comes to fruition we will realize $120,000 in property taxes, not to mention the sales taxes and jobs we desperately need. I think this is a good return on investment. “Folks can disagree and I hope you understand why I will support the $60 million investment to utilize a blighted brown field to boot. Cas has been gone for some time now.”

Della Volpe accepts the criticism cheerfully, joking that he’s fulfilling his campaign promise to become “the thinking man’s Lumpy Lambert.” “I don’t always govern the old tongue, and I enjoy the taste of shoe leather from time to time. If I think something needs to be aired, even if I’m for it, I try to do my preparation for every meeting. I try to bring out the facts so the public will know. “If it’s just (city recorder) Cindy Mitchell out front reading the caption, followed by a bunch of ayes, that’s sort of The Dumb Show. I think that’s important to the process of open government. It’s the people’s government and they need to know.”

GOP contest heats up Just when you thought the elections were over and you could finally relax, here comes another one. But this time you don’t have to worry about whom to vote for unless you’re a Republican.

who will be elected chair of the Knox County Republican Party when delegates gather early next year to Kuhlman fill the seat Anne vacated a few months early Hart by Ray Hal Jenkins, who is in the running for the Knox County Circuit Court Judge’s seat now held by It’s not easy to predict Judge Wheeler Rosenbalm, who is retiring effective Jan. 1. No question, though, that it’s going to be a hard-fought tation for the State of Tennes- contest between three candidates, each of whom appears see. Smith holds a bachelor’s to be very serious about degree in history, a master’s wanting the job of keeping in curriculum and instruction rein on local Republicans – and an education specialist an undertaking some have degree in administration and likened to herding cats. supervision, all from UT. Two of the candidates – ■ Central High basketball coach Ruthie Kuhlman and John Jon Higgins and students Gabriel – are both members Chandler England, Ryan Haaland and Marcelus Roberts will of the West Knox Republican Club. Kuhlman is the be recognized by the school board in its regular meeting, 5 current club president and p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the Gabriel is a past president. That could make for some City County Building. squirming at club meetings ■ West Knox elementary re– somewhat analogous to zoning is also on Wednesday’s seating the mother of the agenda. The school board’s bride next to the new wife of preliminary workshop will start at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, the father of the bride at the in the Andrew Johnson Build- rehearsal dinner. We’ll give Kuhlman ing boardroom.

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and Gabriel credit, though. Both have been extremely polite to each other – in public. But in private, Gabriel they both want this seat and are willing to fight for it. Actually, the workings at the top of the West Knox Club get even more byzantine. Gabriel was club president two years ago. When his term was up, he was followed by Gary Loe, who ran unsuccessfully for the state Legislature in the most recent election. Loe vacated the club presidency because he thought it was a conflict of interest to hold that position while campaigning. His opponent, Gloria Johnson, had no such reservations. She was chair of the Knox County Democratic Party and kept the seat and played it for all it was worth, winning the election. After Loe’s loss, Kuhlman graciously offered to resign the West Knox club presidency and return the job to Loe if he wanted it back. He demurred and Kuhlman remains in charge. Gabriel and Kuhlman

are both longtime party activists on the west side of town. Gabriel has been active on the behalf of many Burkhardt candidates, as has Kuhlman, who ran for County Commission a few years back but lost to Finbarr Saunders, who is now on City Council. Buddy Burkhardt, on the other hand, hails from the north side of the county and is a GOP delegate from the Pedigo precinct. He, too, is extremely active in the party – to date only in support of other candidates. During the most recent election, the popular Burkhardt was all over town putting up signs for Bud Armstrong’s successful campaign for law director. A farmer, small business owner and computer guru for the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Burkhardt attends meetings of the Powell and Eighth District Republican clubs and serves as secretary of the Halls Club. As we said, prepare for a party battle. At least in this campaign we won’t have to stay up late to see who wins.

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This shop at Fantasy of Trees lived up to its name: Holiday Sparkle. Angie Eldridge, left, Barbara Reynolds and Debbie Dean have been on the Holiday Sparkle committee for Fantasy for years. Debbie says she and her mother, Joyce Haynes, and sister Becky are marking 25 years as Fantasy of Trees volunteers.

Just one little bite… Mathis Retinger is enthralled with two of the Mathis enjoyed her first Fantasy of Trees Preview Party, where she houses in the Fantasy of Trees Gingerbread Village. The houses insisted she could ride the carousel horses “by myself.” Her grandwere created by the Farragut Middle School Five Star Admiral Club. mother, Meg Retinger, claimed the horse next to her … just in case.

It’s a beautiful FANTASY … By Sherri Gardner Howell The six days of Fantasy of Trees celebrated the “12 Days of Christmas” this year. That was the theme for the annual fundraiser for East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. This year marked 28 years as a Knoxville tradition, held during Thanksgiving week and weekend. The Farragut community was well-represented at Fantasy of Trees – and in the best possible way: with our children. Farragut and West Knoxville area schools decorated Christmas trees and gingerbread houses and participated as performers during the Nov. 20-25 event at the Knoxville Convention Center. The Gingerbread Village featured yummy

to purchase needed equipcreations from several Far- the Fantasy shops. Money raised through ment at East Tennessee ragut area schools. A.L. Lotts Elementary School Fantasy of Trees is used Children’s Hospital. had so many creative houses in the village that the whole school must have had a delicious aroma for weeks! Several Farragut area businesses also participated in the gala party as sponsors and decorators of designer trees, room settings and mantel decorations. Before the festivities kicked off for the public, a Preview Party on Tuesday night, Nov. 20, offered guests and sponsors a chance to dress up in their Christmas best and celebrate the event. The evening featured hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, entertain- Greeting guests as they entered Fantasy of Trees at the Knoxville Convention Center for the ment, dancing, pictures Preview Party was Concord Brass. From left are Jeff Sweeney, Susan Lewis, Steve Dedman, Alwith Santa and shopping at len Segraves and Gayle Friedle. This is the group’s fifth year to participate in the event.

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Another Heisman goes astray Ho, hum, it is Heisman time again. For the 78th consecutive year, a Tennessee Volunteer will not win the trophy. If we didn’t know better, we might think the vote is rigged. Back in August, there was talk that Tyler might be a candidate. You know how that turned out. Heisman hype and hardware almost always go to the best player on a good team. The harsh exception to that standard happened in 1956 when Paul Hornung won and John Majors lost. Hornung was the golden

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boy, an all-around busybody for Notre Dame. The Fightin’ Irish won two games that season. They were not particularly impressive. Paul was good. He carried the football 94 times. He gained 420 yards, as in wow. He completed 59 of 111 passes for about 900 yards. Just how outstand-

ing and valuable and at least slightly sensational can you be if your team staggers in at 2-8? Hornung was the first Heisman winner to not win in first-place votes. Majors was the all-American leader of a 10-0 Tennessee team, No. 2 in both polls. Majors was player of the year in the Southeastern Conference. He was a smart coach on the field and one of the best two or three tailbacks I ever saw. Hank Lauricella wasn’t too bad. He was the Heisman runner-up in 1951. Heath Shuler was runner-up in 1993. He threw for 2,353

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One of the Pharisees asked him over for a meal. He went to the Pharisee’s house and sat down at the dinner table. Just then a woman of the village, the town harlot, having learned that Jesus was a guest in the home of the Pharisee, came with a bottle of very expensive perfume and stood at his feet, weeping, raining tears on his feet. Letting down her hair, she dried his feet, kissed them, and anointed them with the perfume. When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man was the prophet I thought he was, he would have known what kind of woman this is who is falling all over him.” (Luke 7: 36-39 The Message) She came asking for help. her mistakes, her regrets. I She sat in my office and told was stunned by her candor, me the truth: about her life, her calm acceptance of her

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yards with 25 touchdowns and did more than his fair share in winning nine games. I thought second-best in the country was about right for the quarterback. The vote that still causes acute indigestion was 1997. From the day Peyton Manning played band director, from the moment he announced he was returning for his senior season, he was the Heisman favorite. ESPN, motivated by money, cost him the trophy. It shamelessly promoted defensive back Charles Woodson because ABC had TV rights to the Rose Bowl and Michigan and Charles were going to Pasadena. Woodson helped himself. He was spectacular against

Ohio State just before balloting. Woodson’s overall production did not compare to Manning’s 36 touchdown passes, 60 percent completions and nearly 4,000 yards – in the SEC, no less. OK, he couldn’t beat Florida. Which was best? The NFL said Peyton. Tennessee, with four second places, leads the country in coming relatively close. Maybe that doesn’t mean much but being mentioned is better than not. In 1939, all-American tailback George Cafego was fourth in voting. He was the first pick in the pro draft. In 1940, guard Bob Suffridge was sixth. In 1964, Tennessee middle guard Steve DeLong

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that first meeting with her, I pulled into the parking lot one sunny morning, got out of my car, and walked toward the door. She was standing there, waiting for me, smiling. She had a book in her hand. “Here,” she said. “This is for you.” It was a slim volume called “Leadership Prayers,” written by Richard Kriegbaum. (I recommend it to anyone who is a person of faith in a leadership position of any kind!) It sits on my desk to this day, and I pick it up whenever I need a word of wisdom, or just an “Oh, help!” moment.

As precious as the gift of the book itself, however, is what she wrote to me on the flyleaf: “… you were there for me at a very crucial point … and you made a difference when no one else cared.” With the book was a card she had made. The front of the card was an original watercolor drawing: a picture of a little girl, kneeling in the sand, looking out across the sea to just the suggestion of a sunrise. She had signed it in the lower righthand corner. Inside, there was yet another surprise. In beautiful calligraphy, she had penned, “We serve the

God of redemption Who buys back Our sins And weaves them Into the fabric of a Beautiful future.” I will never again hear the story of the woman who bathed Jesus’ feet with her tears without thinking of my friend, who has the wisdom to understand what redemption means, and the faith to believe that God has a sunrise in mind for her. Two women – who lived 2,000 years and half a world apart – who had hard lives, hearts full of love and the humility to offer grace to another.

finished eighth in the Heisman poll. In 1967, center Bob Johnson was sixth and quarterback Dewey Warren eighth. In 1969, linebacker Steve Kiner was ninth. Receiver Larry Seivers and quarterback Condredge Holloway were very, very good but didn’t make the top 10. Will a Volunteer ever win? Seventy-eight to zero says no. The Heisman is a popularity contest and seemingly sane sports writers sometimes vote in crazy ways. One told me orange is a disturbing color. I wish.

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New shoes may set path to new life By Suzanne Foree Neal First Baptist Church Concord and Water Angels Ministries wants to help keep the homeless on their feet with a new pair of shoes for Christmas. Shoes for the Soul helps do just that. The project averages donations of 600 pairs of shoes each holiday season, with the members of FBC Concord supplying approximately 500 of them. The Water Angels Ministries started as a Girl Scout project to distribute bottled water to the homeless and has grown to serve many needs of Knoxville’s homeless. The Shoes for the Soul project also includes Christmas “wishes” for gifts in addition to the shoes.

Donors can shop for the approximately 200 children on the Water Angels Ministries list to help them have a good Christmas. Donations for shoes and gifts will be accepted through Sunday, Dec. 9. The organization provides the church with a sheet of information with the recipient’s photo, name, shoe size and what type of shoe is needed. Nanette Hurst with the FBC Concord missions office keeps track of the shoes that are donated through the church. As shoes come in, they are handed over to Stephanie Mitchum, Water Angels Ministries founder and director. For homeless adults, their feet are their main mode of transportation. “They have to walk every-

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Those on the list to receive shoes are also guests at a holiday dinner sponsored by Water Angels Ministries on Dec. 16. Shoes for the Soul started about eight years ago, and Hurst has been helping the four years she’s worked at the church. In addition to this program, the church also supports Operation Christmas Child and collected more than 1,600 shoe boxes filled with hygiene items, toys and other gifts for children across the glob e. Closer to home, Hurst says the church always supports Mission of Hope for families in Appalachia with blue barrels placed around the church. Hurst says the church doesn’t do a lot of fanfare

Nanette Hurst with the missions’ office at First Baptist Concord has her hands full of new shoes that will be distributed by the Water Angels Ministries during a Christmas dinner Dec. 16. Photo by S.F. Neal for these projects but that “Those who give do so quimost of the congregation etly, behind the scenes,” is eager to support them. she says.

Spirited Christmas at Beaver Ridge By Theresa Edwards Jonathan Cring and Janet Clazzy gave a presentation “Spirited Christmas” at Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church, combining humorous storytelling with music in preparation for the Advent season.

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Clazzy played the intriguing Yamaha Wind Machine which looks like a clarinet. However, it boasts 250 different instrument sounds. She played sounds of a saxophone, piano, tuba, banjo and violin. Some of the tunes were from her CD “Have Yourself a Clazzy Sandra and Charles Cagle and Lucille Kasefang purchase books and music CDs for the holidays. Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com Jonathan Cring

Little Christmas.” Cring performed dramatic readings and songs with a humorous tone. He has written several short books. There will be special Christmas music both services Sunday, Dec. 9, at Beaver Ridge UMC. At 9 a.m. the Praise Team will

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A long way from mystery meat Meet Jon Dickl and today’s healthy, tasty, school cafeteria food By Betty Bean Pizza is a healthy food choice? Yes, when it’s made Jon Dickl’s way. The crust is whole wheat (not that you’d notice) and the 25 percent sweet potato puree he’s sneaked into the tomato sauce boosts the vitamin A content (not that you’d notice). Taken as a whole, a serving-sized slice combines the correct snap of crunchiness with the right amount of chewiness, a proper dab of zingy sauce and the perfect touch of gooey cheese and serves Knox County Schools director of school nutrition Dickl’s deceptively simple goal to a T: “To feed as many kids as I can and to establish confidence in the community,” he said. “We’re working hard to improve customer service.” Dickl is in his third year with Knox County Schools, and earlier this year was named Southeast regional director of the School Nutrition Association. He had been working on making cafeteria meals more nutritious even before new federal regulations went into effect this year requiring school systems receiving federal reimbursements to offer more fruits and vegetables and cut down on sodium, fat and refined sugar. His challenge is to make the lunch menu tasty and affordable, as well as healthy. Knox County Schools direc“We used to have tartor of school nutrition Jon gets. But this current Dickl serves slices of whole year they’ve given us wheat crust pizza at Bearden ranges instead of tarHigh School. Photo by Ruth White gets. We can’t go under, can’t exceed. “We try to balance that with food kids actually enjoy, that can our students paying for meals. They be prepared by people with various are our customers. We operate very stages of skill while trying to keep it much like a restaurant.” affordable. The new federal regulations forced “We receive no local tax dollars Knox County to raise the price of and a very small amount of state reschool lunches by 25 cents. High imbursement along with federal reschool and middle school lunches imbursement for some meals, but the majority of what we use is through are $2.75; elementary school lunches

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A.L. Lotts Elementary School 1st-graders Chloe Lighty and Carleigh Lewis Photo by S. Barrett This made Chloe Lighty’s 7th birthday party that much more memorable for everyone, not just for the birthday girl. Chloe invited her entire class to have frozen yogurt with her at Sweet Frog’s in Turkey Creek. Carleigh was nervous Sara and dreaded the event. She Barrett is afraid of birthday parties and anticipates the moment when everyone sings “Happy Birthday.” This may have “Children with special been why she refused to go needs aren’t always invit- into the yogurt shop upon ed,” said her mom, Kristen arriving at Chloe’s party. Chloe came out, hugged Lewis. Carleigh has Down Carleigh, then told her to syndrome. A.L. Lotts Elementary School 1st-grader Carleigh Lewis doesn’t get invited to many birthday parties or other events outside of school.

come in when she felt comfortable. “We sat at a table on the sidewalk and I tried to tell her we would only stay for a few minutes, but she didn’t want to go in,” said Lewis. “I kept telling her she needed to be a good friend to Chloe and at least deliver her present and then we would leave.” What happened next was a surprise to both Carleigh and her mom, and anyone else within seeing distance of Sweet Frog’s. The entire party moved outside. Chloe and her mom walked outside. Everyone else followed. Staff members at Sweet Frog’s brought out chairs, tables and items from the party, which they sat up on the sidewalk. All of this was done to make Carleigh feel more at ease with her friends. Kristen said she fought back tears when she saw everyone bringing the party to Carleigh. “There aren’t many people like Chloe these days,” she said of her daughter’s compassionate friend, “but that’s just who she is.”

Christmas concert is Dec. 13 Farragut High School senior Bridget Sellers, junior Moriah Genova, senior Ethan Wolfe and sophomore Brianna Smart practiced last week for an upcoming Christmas concert to be held 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, in the school’s auditorium. Singers will be in full madrigal costume for the performance. Everyone is invited and admission is free. Photo by S. Barrett

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Gingerbread for a good cause Students at Greenway School worked in teams to create 14 gingerbread houses that were donated to the Fantasy of Trees to benefit Children’s Hospital. Pictured working on their gingerbread house are 6th graders Roya Franseth and Anna Hadian. Photo submitted

SPORTS NOTES ■ A lifeguard certification course will be hosted by the West Side Y Thursday through Sunday, Dec. 6-9. Info: Amanda Roland, 690-9622 or email aroland@ymcaknoxville.org.

An annual labor of love The middle school’s leadership council at St. John Neumann Catholic School collected and delivered more than 1,300 canned goods and $1,400 to Fr. Joe Campbell and Food Life Services of Campbell County in LaFollette. This is an annual event for grades k-8. Pictured are 8th graders and leadership council members Matthew Carson and Nathan Viar as they prepare to distribute Thanksgiving meals. Photo submitted

■ Tryouts are coming up this month for 10U Knoxville Komets Blue for the spring season. Info: 898-7290 or email garrett_ron@comcast.net.

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Webb School of Knoxville’s National Merit semifinalists for 2013 are seniors (front) Camilla Wang, Claire Bonnyman, Neal Jochmann, Shawn Ren, Leigh Cooper; (back) David Matthews, Rachel Sapp, Yohan John, Lewis Jones and Elliot Greenlee. Fewer than one percent of the nation’s high school seniors were given this designation. Photos submitted

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Wallace Carnathan enjoys riding the carousel at Fantasy of Trees. The event benefits East Tennessee Children’s Hospital and features rides, games for the children, arts and crafts, entertainment and ideas for Christmas decorations to suit any taste.

Fantasy of Trees Fantasy of Trees benefits East Tennessee Children’s Hospital and features inspiration for decorating a home or tree for Christmas, crafts for children, holiday entertainment, photos with Santa and the always popular carousel ride.

Webb School of Knoxville’s National Merit commended students for 2013 are seniors (front) Katelyn Ragland, Laura Beth Hirt, Mary Kate Heagerty, Niyati Rangnekar, Priyam Madhukar, Kelly Vittetoe; (back) Bryan Berube, Jack Smith and Galen Erickson. Commended students placed among the top five percent of the more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2013 National Merit Scholarship program by taking the 2011 PSAT/NMSQT.

Webb School of Knoxville’s National Achievement Scholarship outstanding participant for 2013 is senior Bethany Miniard. Bethany is one of 3,100 seniors to be given this designation in an annual academic competition that recognizes scholastically talented black students throughout the country.

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Jet’s Pizza celebrates new bar, consignment shops get friendly You will soon be able to put a little more “happy” in your Happy Hour when you stop by Jet’s Pizza, 11124 Kingston Pike.

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At a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the bar area at the pizza parlor, general manager Angie WolfSanders said the bar, which now serves beer and wine, will soon be serving liquor. “We aren’t exactly sure of the date yet,” Wolf-Sanders said, “but it is coming soon.” The new bar area also boasts a party room in the back that seats between 35 and 40 and is available for groups. “We are offering lunch specials now in the bar and main dining room,” said Wolf-Sanders. “In the

Angie Wolf-Sanders, one of the general managers at Jet’s Pizza in Farragut, tempts members of the Farragut West Knoxville Chamber of Commerce with one of their deep-dish pizzas at the ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of a new bar area. Photos by Sherri Gardner Howell

new year, we are going to add a Trivia Night and more Happy Hour specials.” Wolf-Sanders is joined in managing the store by Kevin Astling and Nate Hartsuff, but Astling is moving on to

the Maryville store soon. Hartsuff gave members of the Farragut West Knoxville Chamber of Commerce gathered for the ribbon cutting a brief history of Jet’s Pizza. The company started in

First Utility gets state honor By Sandra Clark First Utility District has been recognized as the best in the state by the Te n n e s s e e Backf low Prevention Association. Cross connection Bowman super v isor Kent Bowman was recog-

nized at last week’s meeting of the FUD commissioners. Backflow is a serious concern among public water providers. As Bowman says, “All it takes is one time,” for contaminated water to infiltrate the water supply. A Canada-based website called Backflow Diva lists horrific examples. The cross connections department tests annually to ensure pressure gauges are

working properly. When the pressure at a customer’s location is greater than the pressure from FUD lines, water will flow back into the system. “That’s a chance we don’t want to take,” says Bowman. He’s the East Tennessee director for the Tennessee Backflow Prevention Association and has worked with First Utility since 1993. ■ Also last week, FUD commissioners heard a

Sterling, Michigan, in a gas station and now has more than 300 locations. The franchise owner who has the Farragut store also has the stores in Bearden, Maryville and the store soon to be open in Lenoir City. “He hopes to open 10 in the next few years in this area,” said Hartsuff. They work hard to be involved in the community, he continued, having recently helped the Farragut High School Band raise $1,500. The Farragut Jet’s Pizza location opened in August, 2010, and the additional bar area opened in August, 2012. ■ Two side-by-side consignment stores in Farragut have a unique relationship. Chic Repeats at 10965 Kingston Pike and Repeats Galore at 10963 Kingston Pike are definitely good neighbors. Chic Repeats, owned by Debbie Loughrey, sells women’s clothing and accessories. Repeats Galore, owned by Sally Harrison Andres, sells men’s clothing, home décor and furnishings. Chic Repeats came first, but Sally came before Debbie. Confused? “Sally originally had Chic Repeats, and she sold it to

review of the employees’ retirement plan from The Trust Company and acknowledged the acquisition of the district’s consulting engineer JJ&G by Jacobs Engineering. General manager Bruce Giles said FUD set 27 water meters in October and installed 10 sewer connections. FUD treated more than 351 million gallons of water and more than 189 million gallons of wastewater. Human Resources manager Leea Butler acknowledged the passing of Robert “Bob” Leonard, former Far-

Debbie Loughrey, left, and Sally Andres get in the holiday spirit as they prepare for a “double” open house and holiday party at their side-by-side consignment stores: Chic Repeats and Repeats Galore in Farragut.

another person when she moved out of town,” explained Loughrey. “I bought it from the person she sold it to. Then Sally comes back to Knoxville and wants to get back in the business, so we have this great partnership right next to each other. We even cut a door in between the two shops.” Guests can get a double dose of holiday spirit from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6, when both shops celebrate their Open House for

the Holidays. They will have refreshments and special sales at both stores. ■ The town of Farragut is collecting canned goods for Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee during the month of December. Red bins are located at both entrances to Town Hall for residents to drop off canned goods to help the hungry. Farragut Town Hall is located at 11408 Municipal Center Drive.

housing. Giles stressed no ratepayer money is used. Through Dec. 7, employees are bringing homebaked goods to sell. “I saw a customer (who came to pay a bill) go out eating a cupcake,” said Giles. He will cook pancakes on Dec. 5, and employees will bring fixings on Dec. 7 for a spaghetti lunch. Donations are accepted for each meal. The “wrap Employees of First Util- party” will be Dec. 14 as ity will raise funds this employees share a pizza month to support 15 chil- lunch and wrap the gifts dren staying at the Knox purchased from the wish Area Rescue Ministry lists.

ragut mayor who served as the district’s legal counsel for 55 years. She said Regina Parker has joined the staff as a customer service representative. The next meeting will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, at the office on Durwood Road.

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Thursday, December 6 4:30 to 7 p.m. Farragut Town Hall

Photos with Santa! Begins at 4:30 p.m. with ﬁnal number given at 6 p.m.

Cookie Decorating & Refreshments! Kid’s Crafts! Musical Performances! TNT Mountain Dulcimer Trio Bearden United Methodist Church Children’s Bell Choir Farragut High School Madrigal Singers

Museum Tours! Event is FREE but please bring a food donation for Info: townoffarragut.org or 865-966-7057

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Korda: Should Republican ‘red’ go ‘blue’ and skip the white? By Sherri Gardner Howell The presidential election is over, and Republicans have a tough decision to make. That was the crux of the matter presented by political analyst George Korda to the Rotary Club of Farragut meeting last week at Fox Den Country Club. Korda, who owns Korda Communications, visited with the Rotarians before the election and came back to discuss the results with the group. “Did I make a prediction when I was here before?” Korda asked those gathered. “Yes? I was afraid of that…” Processing the reasons for President Obama’s reelection is hard for most Tennesseans because the opinions and political beliefs in the state are so different from the national scene, Korda said. “Tennessee has gone f rom a ‘blue’ state with spots of red 20 years ago to a red ocean with just a couple of islands of blue,” said Korda. “That didn’t happen overnight, and that is not what has happened in other parts of the country.” The change, contends

George Korda, political analyst and owner of Korda Communications, talks to the Rotary Club of Farragut about the current political climate. Photo by Sherri Gardner Howell

Korda, isn’t a changing of opinions on the part of Tennesseans, but changes in the philosophy of the Democratic party. “Tennesseans didn’t wake up in 1994 and say, ‘We’re now Republicans.’ We are still not a Republican state,” said Korda. “Tennessee is a conservative state that has nowhere else to go.” The dilemma for Republicans is that the party may have to make a decision between winning the

White House and keeping the political power they have in governorships and Congress, said Korda. “The Republican leaders are being told the party has to change, or they will never win the presidency,” he said. He added that one political columnist, writing that the Republicans aren’t diverse and multi-cultural enough to capture today’s voters, even said, “White men need not apply.” “But if Republicans change and go away from their base – as the Democrats did – what happens to the voters in states like Tennessee, and Wyoming, Texas, Georgia? They will just stay home. In this election, 3 million fewer Republicans voted than they did four years ago.” And the Republican candidate for president in 2016? “Unless he really steps in something, (Florida Sen.) Marco Rubio,” said Korda. The club presented the slate of officers for the 2013-14 year, which will be voted on at the Wednesday, Dec. 5, meeting.

Rate hike to follow Rural/Metro selection By Sandra Clark Consumers can expect up to a 12 percent increase in the cost of ambulance service if Knox County Commission adopts the recommendation of a 7-member committee to give a five-year contract to Rural/Metro. The contract will be considered by the commission this month. The committee picked Rural/Metro, which has held the county contract as the county’s provider for emergency medical services for 25 years following a Request for Proposal process initiated by Mayor Tim Burchett. He called the RFP process “thorough and professional,’ and thanked committee members and the

three firms that submitted proposals. Knox County itself will save more than $600,000 annually, a subsidy paid under the current contract for transports of the indigent and other uncompensated transports. Rob Webb, division general manager, said Rural/ Metro will provide the same level of ambulance service (respond to every call within 10 minutes 90 percent of the time) it has been providing and will invest in new technology and system infrastructure. He said a “modest rate increase of 12 percent” is allowed under the new contract, but Rural/Metro cannot raise rates for three years. The contract, if awarded

by the commission, will prohibit competitors from opening shop here. American Medical Response (AMR) and Falck also had responded to the RFP. Evaluators were not identified prior to last week’s announcement to avoid lobbying. They were: Martha Buchanan, M.D., director, Knox County Health Department. Jason Lay, CPA, Knox County Finance Department accounting manager who handles financial reporting for the KnoxvilleKnox County Emergency Communications District. Matt Meyers, the coun-

NEWS FROM EMERALD YOUTH FOUNDATION

Emerald Youth nurtures kids by building the ‘Total Person’ Emerald Youth Foundation, a longstanding ministry with Knoxville’s urban young people, is entering its 22nd year of raising up leaders by a unique formula. Emerald Youth’s hallmark is a whole-person approach. This fosters the intentional growth of the relationships, spiritual life, academic performance, and health of its young participants. Key measures to accomplish that are Christian ministry, recreation and outings with supportive adults, academic tutoring and involvement in sports teams and clinics. Begun in 1988 as a summer outreach program for neighborhood children at Emerald Avenue United Methodist Church, the ministry was so successful that in 1991 it became a separate nonprofit called Emerald Youth Foundation. Today, with a staff of 30 plus 27 AmeriCorps workers, it serves more than 1200 children, teens and young adults in 14 inner city neighborhoods. Emerald Youth’s outreach brands are well known in downtown Knoxville. They are JustLead, a system of extracurricular programming offered with urban churches; Emerald Yo u t h Sports, a yearF O U N D round athletic program which includes swimming, volleyball, basketball, baseball

ty’s deputy director of purchasing. Capt. Brent Seymour, a paramedic and chief of EMS with the city of Knoxville Fire Department where he oversees the fire department’s First Responder Program. He holds a master’s degree in public

AmeriCorps worker Madjoel Douglas (right) helps JustLead participant Joshua Brooks in one of 4 JustLead learning labs. and soccer; and Emerald Youth Fellows, a mentoring program for high school seniors. Among recent successes: Emerald Youth helped launch a volleyball team at Whittle Springs Middle School this fall, it helped launch college testing preparatory courses at two urban high schools, and all the 2011 Emerald Youth Fellows are now in college or technical school. Steve Diggs, Emerald Youth founder and executive director, said the organization’s goal is to provide a whole-person response for young people in the inner city, where poverty, drug use, crime and broken families are statistically higher. “Isolation and disconnection is the A T I O N way I sum up the big problem in urban kids’ lives,” Diggs said. “We realize that

administration. Jeff Gregory, a 34-year EMS with experience with the Knoxville Volunteer Rescue Squad. A paramedic, he currently serves as the director of aero-medical services for UT Medical Services. Ken Wilkerson, an emergency room paramed-

DeMonte Patterson watches a shot rocket into the hoop during Emerald Youth basketball season last winter. we can address the community’s need to grow leaders by helping kids thrive. Our prayer is we help them and in turn, they help others.”

For more information, please contact Emerald Youth Foundation 1718 N. Central St. Knoxville, TN 37917 865-637-3227 info@emeraldyouth.org www.emeraldyouth.org

ic who now serves as mayor of Lakesite, a suburb of Chattanooga. He is a certified EMS administrator. Randall Dobbs, M.D., a physician with TeamHealth, EMS coordinator for Neyland Stadium and medical director for Knox County E-911.

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Center, 301 S. Gay St. The performance will be broadcast on the Tennessee Shines Radio Show on WDVX-FM, 89.9 Clinton, 102.9 Knoxville. The Farragut Branch Library is located at 417 N. CampA limited number of tickets to be in the studio audibell Station Road. A parent or guardian must accompany ence for the live show hosted by Bob Deck and Paige each child, except for older preschool, during Storytime Travis are $10 and are available at WDVX and at www. and events. Info: 777-1750. BrownPaperTickets.com. Remaining tickets will be sold â&#x2013; Monday, Dec. 3, 10:30 a.m., Preschool Storytime for at the door, while supplies last. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. ages 3-5. Children 14 and under accompanied by a parent are â&#x2013; Tuesday, Dec. 4, 10:30 a.m., Older Preschool Storyadmitted free. time for ages 4-6. â&#x2013; Wednesday, Dec. 5, 10:30 a.m., Baby Bookworms for infants to age 2. â&#x2013; Thursday, Dec. 6, 10:30 a.m., Toddler Storytime for ages 2-3. â&#x2013; Friday, Dec. 7, 10:30 a.m., Preschool Storytime for Farragut High Madrigals ages 3-5. The Farragut High School Madrigal Singers will perform in concert at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, in the sanctuary of Concord United Methodist Church, 11020 Roane Drive.

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MONDAY, DEC. 3

Job Resources Group The Job Resources Group will meet from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3, at Concord United Methodist Church, 11020 Roane Drive. The group provides assistance in preparing for interviews, revising resumes and finding employment.

MONDAY, DEC. 3 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hay Feverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; auditions The Foothills Community Players theater group is holding open auditions for all roles in the upcoming production of Noel Cowardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hay Fever.â&#x20AC;? The play will run Feb. 21-24, 2013, at the Haslam Family Flexible Theatre at the Clayton Center for the Arts in Maryville. Auditions will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, at the Chilhowee Club, 223 Clarion St., Maryville. There is no fee to audition. There are roles for four men and five women. Crew members also are being sought. For more info, visit www.FoothillsCommunityPlayers.com.

MONDAY-TUESDAY, DEC. 3-4 Knoxville Nativity Pageant The Knoxville Nativity Pageant will be presented at 7 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, Dec. 3-4, at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. Performances are free. For more info, visit www.knoxvillenativity.com or explore the pageantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook page.

MONDAY, DEC. 3 World War II presentation Frank Galbraith, retired Farragut Middle School history teacher, will give the presentation â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dec. 7, 1941 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Day of Infamyâ&#x20AC;? at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, in the Board Room of the Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. The presentation will cover the history of events leading up to World War II, including the end of World War I, the Roaring â&#x20AC;&#x2122;20s, organized crime, the Great Depression, Hitlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rise to power and the attack on Pearl Harbor. Galbraith will share the strategy and exact procedures of the Japanese that led to the Pearl Harbor attack and will show models of planes used during the war. World War II veterans will be present to answer questions. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free. For more info, contact Lauren Cox, lauren.cox@townoffarragut.org or 865-966-7057.

MONDAY, DEC. 3 Reynolds, Williams, Southworth on Tennessee Shines Knoxville singer-songwriter Karen Reynolds, host of the Wednesday night Writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Block show on WDVX, songwriter Amanda Williams and singer-songwriterradio host Scott Southworth will perform at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, at the WDVX studio at the Knoxville Visitor

WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY, DEC. 5-23 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A Christmas Carolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at Clarence Brown The Charles Dickens classic â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Christmas Carolâ&#x20AC;? will be performed Wednesday, Dec. 5, through Sunday, Dec. 23, on the main stage at the University of Tennesseeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clarence Brown Theatre. The Clarence Brown holiday tradition will feature new costumes, a new set and a new adaptation of the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scroogeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s redemption. The cast of 30 includes UT Theatre faculty professional actors, UT graduate and undergraduate student actors, and community-based actors. Visiting guest actor David Kortemeier will play Scrooge. UT associate professor Casey Sams is directing. Performances will be Wednesday-Sunday, Dec. 5-9 and 12-16; and Thursday-Sunday, Dec. 20-23. Sunday shows are at 2 p.m.; all others start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $5 to $40; children 12 and under are $10. They are available at 865-974-5161, 865-6564444 or www.clarencebrowntheatre.com.

THURSDAY, DEC. 6 Chamber open house The Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce will have a holiday open house from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at the chamber office, 11826 Kingston Pike, Suite 110. Chamber members are invited to stop by so that the chamber can express its appreciation for their support and membership. There will be music along with food and beverage samples from local restaurants. For more info, call 865-675-7057.

THURSDAY, DEC. 6 Celebrate the Season Farragut Town Hall will be filled with the sights and sounds of the holidays as the Farragut Beautification Committee presents the 19th annual Celebrate the Season, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Santa will be available for photos beginning at 4:30 p.m., with the final number for photos handed out at 6 p.m. Digital photos will be taken and made available for purchase online after the event. Parents also are welcome to use their own cameras to take photos. Musical performances will be given by the TNT Mountain Dulcimer Trio, the Bearden United Methodist Church Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bell Choir and the Farragut High School Madrigal Singers. Other activities will include cookie decorating, kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; crafts and Farragut Folklife Museum tours. Guests will be treated to holiday snacks and will get to enjoy the hallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seasonal dĂŠcor. Celebrate the Season is free, but donations of canned goods for Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee are requested. (Red Second Harvest donation bins will be available at both entrances of the Town Hall throughout December.) For more info, visit www.townoffarragut.org or contact Arleen Higginbotham, arleen.higginbotham@ townoffarragut.org or 865-966-7057.

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SATURDAY, DEC. 8 Karns Christmas parade The Karns Christmas parade will be held Saturday, Dec. 8, starting at the parking lot of Ingles, 7466 Oak Ridge Highway. Lineup begins at 9 a.m. The parade steps off at 10 a.m. and marches west on Oak Ridge Highway. Participants and floats are still needed, and monetary prizes will be awarded for best floats. No registration or entry fee is required. For more info, call Alisa Pruett, 865-603-4273.

SATURDAY, DEC. 8 Pet pictures with Santa Village Veterinary Medical Center will host pet pictures with Santa at noon Saturday, Dec. 8, at the center, 11301 Kingston Pike. Owners are welcome to bring their pets to have their photos made with Santa Claus. There is no charge, but donations for the shelter are appreciated. For more info, call 865-966-8900.

SATURDAY, DEC. 8 Ice show, Santa skate A Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Workshop Ice Show will be presented at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at Cool Sports, Home of the Icearium, 110 S. Watt Road. Santa Skate, with open ice skating, will take place after the show. Admission is $15 per person for the show and skating. For more info, call 865-218-4500.

SATURDAY, DEC. 8 John Doyle at Laurel John Doyle will perform Irish music and original songs in concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Doyle, a guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and producer, was born in Dublin to a family of musicians and singers. He was a member of the Irish-American supergroup Solas and started a solo career after the group broke up. Tickets are $15, with discounts for advance purchase, Jubilee Community Arts members, students and seniors. They are available at www.knoxtix.com, 865-523-7521 and at the door.

SUNDAY, DEC. 9 Shoppes, handbells at Concord Concord United Methodist Church, 11020 Roane Drive, will host the Shoppes of Concord from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9, in the church gym. Gift items for the holidays will be available for purchase, with proceeds going to support the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s missions and programs. The church handbell choir will present a concert at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary.

SUNDAY, DEC. 9 Embroiderersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Guild tea The Embroiderersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Guild of America, Knoxville chapter, will hold its member appreciation tea at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church, 110 Sugarwood Drive. The event also will include installation of the officers for 2013-14. For more info, call 865-777-9535.

SUNDAY, DEC. 9 Lessons and Carols at Farragut Presbyterian The Farragut Presbyterian Church choir will present the Ceremony of Lessons and Carols at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at the church, 209 Jamestowne Blvd. Angela Batey, director of the School of Music for Graduate Studies and director of choral activities at the University of Tennessee, directs the FPC choir.

Naples Naples Italian Restaurant offers family Italian dining, banquet room and catering. Need a spot for a romantic dinner for two? Call Naples and reserve The Wine Vault (pictured) or The Blue Room. Proud to be voted best Italian restaurant and best romantic restaurant, the staff at Naples looks forward to serving customers in their Bearden Photo by Ruth White location at 5500 Kingston Pike. Naples is open for lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and for dinner daily from 5 p.m. to close. Info: www.naplesitalianrestaurant.net or 584-5033.

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NEWS FROM GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF KNOXVILLE

Grace welcomes grandparents By Shannon Morris One of the highlights of the year at Grace Christian Academyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elementary school is the annual Grandparents Day, a time when our school and our students have the chance to give grandparents a special Christmas gift. This year, this special event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, and 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7. Under the leadership of director Tracy Rodgers, the GCA K-5 students have been working diligently since the beginning of the school year on these presentations, and are very excited to share their hard work with their Grandparents. Our youngest students, kindergarten through 2nd grade, will be performing a Western Christmas musical called â&#x20AC;&#x153;From Our Herd, To Your Herd, Merry Christmas.â&#x20AC;? Our 3rd through 5th grade students will be performing an upbeat, contemporary Christmas musical titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Rockinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Royal Christmas with the King.â&#x20AC;? Each of these productions promises to be entertaining, with the message of Christmas presented throughout. To give you an idea of the scope of these productions, more than 175 students auditioned for spots in the cast, and of those, 63 were selected to perform various cast roles. A 386-voice choir will be performing as well. Our grandparents certainly have a wonderful gift in store. On a related note, this incredibly talented group of children will also be presenting a spring show, the Disney Broadway musical, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Little Mermaid.â&#x20AC;? At GCA, we realize that grandparents

Daniel Carrasco, Joshua Williams, Addie Peterson and Abigail Kelley prepare for their roles in the Grace Christian Academy Grandparents Day production. Photo by Julie Bass are special for many reasons. We also realize that many grandparents have made a tremendous investment of time, prayers and ďŹ nancial resources on behalf of their grandchildren at the school. The love that grandparents provide for their

childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children is a wonderful thing, and that bond between grandparent and grandchild is incredibly special. We love honoring and thanking our grandparents for all that they do, and for all that they provide for their families.

All GCA grandparents are invited to attend the Friday morning production on Dec. 7. Family, friends and community members are invited to attend the Thursday evening production on Dec. 6. Info: 691-3427.

Will McKamey is Mr. Football By Shannon Morris Each year, the best of the best athletes from the high school gridirons are nominated for the prestigious title of Mr. Football in Tennessee. Since 2007, the NFLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tennessee Titans have sponsored these awards, which are given to the top linemen and offensive backs from across the state. Grace Christian Academy running back and wide receiver Will McKamey was selected as the Division 1 Class A back, and honored at a luncheon held in Nashville Nov. 26. More than 500 people were in attendance, including players, family members, coaches, school administrators and media representatives. Nominees are selected based upon greatness on the football ďŹ eld, of course, but it takes more than that to be considered as Tennesseeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mr. Football. Other criteria include academic excellence, high character qualities, and exemplary leadership on and off the ďŹ eld of play. For those who know Will, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to see why he was such an excellent candidate for this incredible honor. McKamey accounted for more than 2,400 all-purpose yards in the 20122013 season, and was a standout on the defensive side of the ball as well. McKamey, a senior, has signed to play football at the US Naval Academy, giving further evidence to his academic

Hannah Sloas and Shelby Rodgers in the Grace middle school production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.â&#x20AC;? Photo by Randy Down

Herdmans invade Grace By Shannon Morris

Grace athletic director Johnny Cox, Mr. Football Will McKamey and Grace head football coach Randy McKamey celebrate Will being named Mr. Football for Division 1 Class A. Photo by Kara McKamey

excellence and his high level of character and integrity. The honor of Mr. Football is well deserved, and GCA is very proud that Will has been a part of our increasingly successful football program, and our school.

The Grace Christian Academy middle school ďŹ ne arts department recently performed a wonderful Christmas production, the timeless holiday classic, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.â&#x20AC;? This production included a cast of 23 students, all of whom committed to early morning practices before school, which is no small task. As a result of their efforts and dedication, the Christmas show was presented on Nov. 15, in the Grace Baptist Church Worship

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLES

NEWS FROM PARKWEST, WEST KNOXVILLE’S HEALTHCARE LEADER • TREATEDWELL.COM • 374-PARK

Peninsula brings home state awards

Front, left to right: Joy Patterson, Sheryl McCormick, Mary Nelle Osborne, Loretta Walker and Kelley Chartier. Back, left to right: Marjorie Diefenbach, Mark Potts, Paul Rom and Anthony Fox, executive director of the Tennessee Mental Health Consumers Association.

sonal recovery and success with his or her life goals. This individual undergoes training recognized by the department on how to assist other persons with mental illness in fostering their own wellness, based on the principles of self-directed recovery. Tennessee Certiﬁed Peer Specialists: ■ Deliver unique services in the mental health system ■ Provide Medicaid-billable services through provider agencies ■ Assist service recipients by promoting self-directed recovery goals

Mayor helps kick off wellness initiative Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero visited with more than 100 participants and staff from local mental health wellness centers at Victor Ashe Park during National Wellness Week, Sept. 17-23. Rogero presented the group with a proclamation. Mayor Rogero told the group that she understands how important mental health services are to the populations they serve. The gathering also helped kick off My Health, My Choice, My Life, a five-year, $2.45 million Mental Health Transformation grant from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Mental Health Services. “My Health, My Choice, My Life is an important health promotion and wellness initiative for Tennesseans who live with mental health and substance use conditions,” said Sheryl McCormick, Peninsula Coordinator of Peer Support Services.

“On average, people with mental illnesses die 25 years earlier than the general population,” McCormick said. “It is imperative that we help people learn how to take better care of themselves to turn this statistic around.” The holistic health initiative integrates a medical model with recovery and resiliency, and focuses on overcoming physical and mental health symptoms through strengths and personal empowerment. It is led by individuals who have first hand experience with psychiatric and/or co-occurring conditions. My Health, My Choice, My Life will be implemented by Peer Wellness Coaches and Peer Leaders throughout the state, including in the Peer Support and Addiction Recovery Centers. The program will be implemented in a tiered approach throughout the state.

■ Function as life coaches, advocates, teachers and group facilitators Peninsula Coordinator of Peer Support Services Sheryl McCormick also received an individual award, the Community Service Award. This award, presented by 2011 recipient Larry Drain, acknowledged McCormick’s superior performance over the past year, and recognized her as being a model for community service. The award recognizes a person whose work in the community has helped bring to light mental health issues and has

helped break the stigma of mental illness, fostering the concept of mental health recovery. McCormick was instrumental in forming the inaugural TCPS Conference in 2011, as well as heading the steering team for this year’s event. In addition to her work at the Peninsula Outpatient campus at Dowell Springs, McCormick travels throughout the state of Tennessee, leading other behavioral health providers in Wellness Recovery Action Plan® and/or Peer Support Specialists training. She currently serves as president of the

Tennessee Association of Peer Specialists, secretary of the city of Knoxville Mayor’s Council on Disability Issues, Region II Mental Health Planning and Policy Council (and past chair), ValueOptions Advisory Council, NAMI Tennessee Board of Directors and its Policy Committee, Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) Consumer Advisory Board (and past chair), TDMHSAS Commissioner’s Peer Support Work Group and on TDMHSAS Peer Specialist Committee.

getpsyched! How you feel matters because your emotional health is often related to your physical health. Enter to win a reusable tote bag from Peninsula, a division of Parkwest. The ﬁrst 25 entries received will receive a tote bag like the one pictured. To enter, complete the questionnaire and mail the coupon to: Parkwest Medical Center Marketing Department, 9352 Park West Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37923. You may also register online at www.peninsulabehavioralhealth.org. Are you familiar with the mental health services of Peninsula? YES

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Peninsula recently received the 2012 Advocate of Peer Services - Group/Agency Award in ceremonies at the Tennessee Certified Peer Specialist (TCPS) Conference in Murfreesboro. This award, presented on behalf of Tennessee peer support specialists, honors an agency or group that has been at the forefront of peer services in Tennessee during the past year and has been an outstanding advocate in the advancement and strengthening of peer-run psychosocial rehabilitation and peer support services statewide. Last year’s recipient of the award, the Tennessee Mental Health Consumers Association Executive Director Anthony Fox, presented the award to Peninsula. Peninsula Manager Recovery Services Mary Nelle Osborne and Director Outpatient Services Mark Potts accepted the award with other staff in attendance on behalf of Peninsula. Peer Support is a best-practice model for supporting people with mental illness. This model relies on individuals who live with mental illness to provide peer-to-peer support to others, drawing on their own experiences to promote wellness and recovery. This model is fostered in Tennessee through the Tennessee Certified Peer Specialist (TCPS) Certification Program administered by the Office of Consumer Affairs. Additionally, TCPS certification expands professional employment opportunities for consumers. A Tennessee Certified Peer Specialist has self-identified as a person with a mental illness or co-occurring disorder and has successfully navigated the service system to access treatment and resources necessary to build per-

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If your family has room for one more, consider being a foster parent. Photo submitted Bernie Levenson, Sharron Horton and Louise Deck applaud.

Critter quickies

Concert at Strang

There is quite a bit of animal-related news coming out this week, but the most important may be a request from Young-Williams Animal Center.

Vocalist Jo Ludwig, accompanied by pianist Jean Osborne, performed a holiday concert Music in the Afternoon at the Strang Senior Center.

Vocalist Jo Ludwig and pianist Jean Osborne present Music in the Afternoon at the Strang Senior Center. Photos by T. Edwards

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“The holidays really include Thanksgiving, my favorite one, which often gets overlooked, so we will start off with two thankful pieces before continuing with our Christmas music,” said Ludwig. Lauren Monahan invited everyone to the upcoming December concerts and to call 670-6693 to RSVP since space is limited and about 100 have already signed up. The women’s chorus will perform at the holiday concert and Christmas party at

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Left, Hugh Livingston will perform 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19 at Strang.

1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12. It is sponsored by Parkwest, Elmcroft West and Bob Coyne, Caregivers. Organist Hugh Livingston returns for a Christmas concert 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19. Refreshments will be provided by Humana. Info: www.knoxcounty.org/ seniors.

‘Can you hear me meow? Good.’ Virizon is a 6-month-old domestic short hair mix that wants a home for the holidays. The adoption fee has been sponsored through the Furry Friends program. Virizon can be seen at Young-Williams Animal Center’s Division Street location. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. daily. See all of Young-Williams’ adoptable animals online at www.young-williams.org.

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12.7 WOODED ACRES with over 1,000 ft of year round creek, nice building sites, hunting, utility water available, 6 miles from I-75 at Sweetwater, $49,500, $2,000 down guaranteed owner financing. 37.8 WOODED/ CLEARED AC., Near Sweetwater, beautiful views, privacy, hunting/wild life area, nice cabin/retreat property, driveway, utility water, $99,500 ($2,632 per ac) $2,000 down guaranteed ^ owner financing. 423-506-6978

$199/month, Cemetery Lots 49 OFFICES 2 mo. free. 2 offices on 1st flr. 450 & 935 SF, 2 Lots, Eastview Mem. short term. Will rent Gardens, Straw Plains, furnished. No out of $1,000 ea incl transfer pocket expenses. fees 865-705-8635 Call 865-257-2902. www.6515building.com 4 LOTS, Lynnhurst Cemetery, $2,000 ea. OBO. Will sell separately. 865-688-3356 Apts - Unfurnished 71

ADOPTION Loving, welleducated couple promises a lifetime of love, laughter, & opportunity to your baby. Expenses paid. Rachel and Barry 1-866-304-6670 www.rachelandbarryadopt.com *ADOPT. Together we will provide a loving, secure, happy home with a bright future for your baby. Expenses paid. Christine & Bobby 1-888-571-5558.

For Sale By Owner 40a 3 BR, 2 BA, Sequoyah home 1548 sq ft, $219K. Hardwood floors, 1 FP, updated kitchen, fenced in backyard. Includes W/D. New roof/siding/ shutters. 865-924-5411.

Single Plot at Greenwood, prime location, asking $1400, orig. $2495. 865-209-0368

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■ Caregiver Support Group, affiliated with Alzheimer’s Tennessee Inc., will meet 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at Concord UMC room 293. Program: Kathy McCameron of Home Instead Senior Care will present “What a Caregiver Looks Like – Traits of a Caregiver.” Refreshments provided. Info: 675-2835.

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3BR, 2BA, 3 Car Gar. hrdwd. & tile flrs., all brick home, Seymour loc. No smoking, small pets allowed. $1200/mo. 865-771-5137.

In West Knox Subdivision. 1.06 acre wooded corner lot on cul-de-sac in Bluff Point Subdivision. 2104 Holderwood Lane. Farragut selectticketservice.com schools. Private neighborhood lake ROLLING STONES access. For sale by Tickets, Newark NJ owner. By appointment on Dec. 13. $1150/ only. 865-966-4565. pair. 423-645-6577. $120,000

Critter Tales Folks frequently surrender animals that are too young or too sick or injured to be adopted. The center’s foster care program allows folks to help these animals by giving them a temporary place to stay while they grow

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currently open. The marathon will be held Sunday, April 7. Info and to register: www. knoxvillemarathon.com.

AARP driver safety classes For registration info about this and all other AARP driver safety classes, call Carolyn Rambo, 5849964. ■ 1-5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 3-4, Ossoli Clubhouse, 2511 Kingston Pike.

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a bit or recover from their wounds. This could save the life of an animal that would otherwise not get a second chance. Young-Williams supplies all food, litter and medical needs for the animals during their stay. Volunteer foster families just need to give their love and some attention and bring the animals in for scheduled check-ups as needed. They will also need to provide feedback on how the animals are doing during their stay. If you are interested in becoming a foster parent to an animal in need, call Jasenka Martinovic, placement coordinator for YoungWilliams’ foster program, at 215-6692 or email jmartinovic@young-williams.org.

3 BR, 2 BA, 712 Liberty St., garage, cent. H/A, new crpt, paint, windows. W/D conn., no pets. 2 1/2 mi. W. of UT. $800/mo. Lease & dep. Sara 865-633-9600. CLOSE TO UT off Sutherland Ave, 2 BR, 1 BA, clean & cute, $675 + refs. & dep. 865-250-3263 ***Web ID# 176457*** CONCORD FARRAGUT Beautiful, newer rancher 4 BR, 2.5 Ba, 2+ Car 1100 Spring St. $2400 Realty Executives Assoc 6933232 Jane Parker 777-5263 WEST, 1921 Breezy Ridge Trl. 37922, 3BR, 2BA, lg. loft, eat-in-kit. connecting game room, corner lot, fenced back yard, New deck, inground pool, also hot tub. Lg. 2 car gar., Farragut Schools. Must see to appreciate. Ready to move in Jan. 1. $1600 mo. + dep. Call 865-693-8241.

Ret. Private Detective & Author needs 1-2BR house on tranquil, private property with rent reduced in exchange for security and/or light caretaker duties. 865-323-0937

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■ A large number of senior cats are currently available at Blount County Animal Center with an adoption fee of only $20. All animals are fully vetted and are ready to go home. Although the shelter may be a bit of a drive for some of our readers, the lower adoption fee will make up for the gas money spent to meet a new friend. Info: 980-6244 or visit www.BlountCountyAnimalCenter.com. ■ Dealing with the loss of a pet can certainly be an emotional struggle, especially during the holidays. The University of Tennessee’s Veterinary Social Work Program will host a pet loss support group 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, in the family room of UT Veterinary Hospital, 2407 River Dr. Everyone is welcome to attend. Info: 755-8839 or visit www.vet.utk.edu. ■ Horse Haven will host a meet-and-greet with its adoptable horses 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at its facilities in Hardin Valley on Reagan Road. Everyone is invited. Info: 609-4030 or visit www.horsehaventn.org. ■ Get a photo of your pet with Santa and help other animals in need during Santa Paws 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at Pet Supplies Plus, 4856 Harvest Mill Way. A $20 donation will include a photo session with Santa, a 4x 6 print in a Christmas card display and a CD of all the photos taken with your pet. Additional photo sessions are $10 each. All proceeds will benefit the dogs and cats of Noah’s Ark animal rescue, a no-kill organization. Info: 423-586-2293 or visit www.noahsark.petfinder.org.

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Healthy recipe substitutions ■ Applesauce: Use in place of oil and sugar. Great in cookies, vanilla cakes, and fruit breads. ■ Greek yogurt (non-fat, plain): Use in place of oil, butter, sour cream, mayonnaise. Great in brownies or as chocolate frosting (used with semi-sweet chocolate chips). For replacement of oil or sour cream, substitute 100 percent Greek yogurt. For replacement of mayonnaise, use half yogurt and half mayonnaise. For replacement of butter, use 3/4 butter and 1/4 yogurt. ■ Mashed banana: Use in place of oil (but not in a recipe that already calls for bananas). ■ Pumpkin puree: Use in place of oil in baking recipes. ■ Prune puree: Use in place of oil or butter in chocolate cake or chocolate cookie recipes. You can either puree your own prunes or use baby food prunes. ■ Mashed avocado: Use one-toone ratio in place of oil, butter or shortening. Additional liquid may be needed to achieve desired texture when substituting avocado for oil. ■ Whole wheat bread crumbs, panko bread crumbs or crushed whole wheat crackers: Use in place of potato sticks, saltine crackers or oyster crackers for casserole toppings. ■ Olive Oil Spray: Use in place of vegetable oil and butter when sautéing vegetables. ■ Flaxseed oil: Use in place of one egg in baking (one teaspoon flaxseed plus 1/4 cup of water). ■ Ground oats or almond meal: Use in place of flour to add fiber, healthy fat, and a small amount of protein to a recipe. ■ Stevia: Use in place of sugar.

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RECIPE MODIFICATION WORKSHOP

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Christmas just ain’t Christmas without music. Trim the tree, hang the stockings, attend that special service, sure. But, for me, the holidays aren’t complete without some tunes. If you’re looking to create a jingle-belled iPod holiday playlist (or just to have some CDs handy by the fire), here are some of my favorites. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire), Nat King Cole. This is the granddaddy, the big one, the pop holiday classic. Mel Torme wrote it, but Cole defined it, smooth, cool, classy. This one’s sure to put some oomph in your eggnog. Feliz Navidad, Jose Feliciano. Feliciano is one of the most underrated artists of the Woodstock/Watergate era. He was all set to become a superstar when he had the temerity to actually arrange a beautiful and unique version of the “Star Spangled Banner” for the 1968 World Series. Tradition triumphed and Jose’s sales slid. Thankfully his Christmas ditty has become a standard. Merry Christmas Darling, Carpenters. Karen Carpenter gives you the illusion that she’s sitting by your side, singing just for you. Best female vocalist of them all. This Christmas hit is so warm and cozy you need to snuggle up to it. Hers was the voice of an angel. The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late), The Chipmunks. I know, I know. It’s silly. It’s annoying.

But it’s so darned infectious. Fifty years after the fad, I still want a hula-hoop. Please, Christmas, don’t be late! Blue Christmas, Elvis. What can you say? Elvis was, is and forever will be the king. Working his magic, he makes a sad song feel good. Christmas in Dixie, Alabama. No holiday is complete without a little country twang. The boys from Fort Payne created a classic with this gentle little Southern celebration. O Holy Night. Pick your favorite

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For Knoxvillians, festive fun is never more than a short drive away this holiday season. Knoxville and the surrounding towns and communities have plenty of exciting events on the calendar in the upcoming weeks, and there is something that is sure to please everyone.

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This spectacular drive-through Participants in the Dandridge musical light display is held in Christmas Parade celebrate a counSmokies Stadium in Kodak, just try Christmas with a mule-drawn Knoxville’s about 18 miles east of Knoxville, wagon. Photo submitted Holidays on Ice and is a unique holiday attraction Knoxville’s Holidays on Ice will that will not disappoint. With an once again grace Market Square in expanded drive route and new, thousands of 100 percent LED downtown Knoxville. The ice skat- never-before-seen displays, the is $20 for family cars or vans. lights through Feb. 28. This event, ing rink will be open every day ex- attraction also features Santa’s Smoky Mountain which has become a holiday tradicept Christmas day now through Village, where a free petting zoo tion for many families, is now in Jan. 6, offering a great opportunity and photos with Santa are avail- Winterfest to get out and try something new able. This event runs through Sevierville and the Great Smoky its 23rd year. Visitors are encourthis holiday season. Concessions Jan. 6, and the cost of admission Mountains area will be lit up with aged to stop by the Sevierville Visi-

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