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Town honorsDot LaMarche

BUZZ Film Festival at Downtown West This weekend marks the fourth collaboration of filmmaker/veteran festival organizer Keith McDaniel and the Dogwood Arts organization on the Knoxville Film Festival, set for Friday through Sunday at the Regal Downtown West Cinema 8, 1640 Downtown West Blvd.

The opening-night film is the world premiere of “Opposite of Ernest,� the debut feature by Knoxville-based filmmaker Chad Cunningham, who won the 2015 KFF 7-Day Shootout competition’s $20,000 prize to support making the film.

More than 40 hours of films – features, documentaries and shorts – will be shown throughout the weekend. The popular 7-Day Shootout films will be screened on Saturday, as will the student film competition. The awards ceremony will be at 6:30 p.m. Sunday.

Workshops on women in film, making your first feature and documentary filmmaking will be held Saturday morning.

For the schedule and film descriptions and to order tickets/passes, visit www. knoxvillefilmfestival.com – Betsy Pickle

By Margie Hagen

Kay Wellons, retired principal of Farragut Intermediate School, wishes Dot well.

Dine with history Marble Springs State Historic Site is hosting the fourth annual Sevier Soiree 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept.

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The evening at the farmstead of John Sevier, Tennessee’s first governor, will include music, a Southerninspired dinner by Bradford Catered Events and a silent auction.

The fundraiser will help Marble Springs, 1220 W. Gov. John Sevier Highway, continue its mission of education and preservation.

Tickets are $50 per person and should be secured by Friday, Aug. 26.

To order, mail payment to P.O. Box 20195, Knoxville, TN 37940 or purchase at www.marblesprings.net A portion of the ticket price is tax deductible.

By Wendy Smith Sal Guadiano is trying, once again, to rezone in an effort to develop a senior living facility on Grigsby Chapel Road. Neighbors are complaining, once again, about possible impact on the already crowded road.

The Farragut Municipal Planning Commission discussed the request at last week’s meeting.

Guadiano wants a 10-acre parcel west of Chapel Point subdivision to be rezoned from Attached Single-Family Residential (R-4) to Community Service (S-1) to accommodate a

facility that would offer Alzheimer’s care surrounded by attached condos for seniors.

He’d like to develop two other parcels that are adjacent to and north of the Grigsby Chapel Road property in the future, and he’s asking that one of those be rezoned from General Single-Family Residential (R-2) to R-4 to accommodate additional attached condos.

Guadiano, who lives in Chapel Point, purchased the property in 1984. In 2008, he failed to get Multi-Family Residential (R-6) zoning on five acres for a senior living facility

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was recently given the green light to develop on Smith Road. In 2014, TDK Development requested R-6 zoning for a 24-acre senior living facility, but neighbors shouted down the effort.

At the time, R-6 was the only zoning district that permitted elderly housing, and the change would’ve allowed for development of apartments if plans for the senior living facility fell through. The S-1 district has since been created specifically for senior living.

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Legislature to rewrite laws on elder abuse

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Knox County District Attorney General Charme Allen can’t discuss open cases, but in the two years since she took office, she has become convinced that existing state law is too antiquated to deal with the growing problem of elder abuse. “Laws (addressing elder abuse) have always been on the books, but it’s not clearly defined.

There’s the Criminal Code and the Adult Protective Services section, and we haven’t been able to rely on criminal laws. Last year, laws went on the books but there was still no comprehensive rewrite under the criminal code.

New types of crimes are being committed – exploitation and financial crimes,� Allen said.

One case she can talk about is that of an octogenarian woman whose “caregiver� forced her to watch him have sex with his girlfriend.

Allen was frustrated when she learned that she didn’t have a criminal statute to punish the perpetrator. Elder abuse laws in the Adult Protective Services section of the code often have definitions that are vague and overly broad. “We have deemed sex crimes against children to be much worse than sex crimes against adults, but no particular sexual assault law was written to deal with elder abuse, so there

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Friend Lylan Fitzgerald congratulates Lou and Dot. Photos by Margie Hagen

If “third time’s the charm,� the town of Farragut is lucky Dot LaMarche had other things on her plate before she moved to Knoxville.

Farragut’s retiring alderman and vice mayor has been an elected official for the town since 2003, and she says this stint in public service is her “third career.� She had a career as a registered nurse and then as a mother and community volunteer before she ran for the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. She has been recognized on the regional and national level for her service and leadership.

Inspiration came from her parents, who LaMarche says taught her values of faith, hard work and commitment to family. “My parents were always doing for others, even though we were of modest means,� she says. Raised in Nashville with six siblings, she and the other kids worked from a young age. One of her first jobs was helping her older brothers clean Vanderbilt Stadium after games.

While a senior in nursing school, she was introduced by a friend to Lou LaMarche. She had dated a couple of young men in her circle of friends, but after meeting Lou she realized “this might be the one.� After a courtship of about a year, they were married in 1960.

In October, they will celebrate 56 years together.

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Grigsby Chapel Road property owner takes another swing at development

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was nothing we could charge, and there’s no enhancement in sexual assault laws for crimes against elders.�

No case law means no prosecution, said Allen, who has assigned two prosecutors, Andrea Kline and Willie Santana, to pursue Knox County’s growing number of cases in this category. Kline has been deeply involved in rewriting elder abuse laws for the reform package the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference will present to the Legislature when it convenes in January 2017. This package will consolidate elder abuse offenses and give law enforcement a clear and accessible guide to applicable charges and punishments.

Last week, Allen joined Knoxville Police Chief David Rausch, Mayor Madeline Rogero

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and U.S. Attorney Nancy Harr at a press conference announcing a $350,000 federal grant to be administered by KPD that will investigate elder abuse issues including emotional, financial, physical, sexual and neglect. Allen’s office defines “elders� as those who are 65 and older.

Part of the grant’s purpose will be to educate law enforcement and professionals who work with the elderly, community members and clergy, to recognize elder abuse.

Some staggering numbers were introduced: In the fiscal year that ended June 30, Knox County’s Adult Protective Services opened 483 investigations, 422 of which were within Knoxville city limits. They included 105 allegations of emotional abuse, 130 allegations of financial exploitation, 311 allegations of neglect, 78 allegations of physical abuse and 13 allegations of sexual abuse.

Because financial abuse has been at the heart of 65 percent of the cases her office has been able to charge, Allen said Kline and Santana will be working closely with Bill Bright, who specializes in white-collar crime. “Hopefully, the conference will be able to roll this out and come out with an entire new code section by January,� Allen said.

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News from Christian Academy of Knoxville

Logan’s dream comes true

By Ruth White

James Logan reconnects with CAK as head coach for middle school football and in the classroom as Bible teacher.

Back-to-School Picnic kicks off CAK’s school year Christian Academy of Knoxville (CAK) recently hosted its second annual Back-to-School Picnic for students, families, faculty and staff to officially kick off the start of a new school year. More than 2,000 attended this year’s event and were able to meet teachers, visit classrooms, enjoy food truck fare, fellowship, and tons of fun.

“We are so excited to have students back on campus for another year of Christ-centered learning,” said Head of School Bob Neu. “We take the responsibility of educating children very seriously, as well as our commitment to growing each child’s walk with Christ. We are eager to see what the Lord has in store for us.”

The centerpiece of CAK’s Backto-School Picnic was a special musical performance by Knoxville’s own Emily Ann Roberts, The Voice sea-

James Logan has returned to CAK and calls it “a dream come true.”

A 2005 graduate of the school, he attended college, traveled on mission trips to Brazil and gave himself fully to Christ. This year he walked back onto the campus as the new Bible teacher, Mr. Logan.

During the first staff meeting, Logan recognized 10 teachers whom he had while a student at the school. “At the commission service, I broke down in tears,” he said.

“To have these people that I had admired during my time at CAK lay hands and pray over me was a truly humbling experience.”

Logan always knew that he wanted to be a teacher and is thankful for two men (Stephen Otis and Collin Roberts) who instilled in him a love for the Bible and taught him to be respectful.

He has been the assistant football coach for the middle school team for six years and is now the head coach.

He uses this position to share his football experience (he played for the semi-pro team the Knoxville Knights for four years) and to teach players about hard work, being respectful and working together.

For Logan, being at CAK is like coming home. “It definitely feels like home to me.”

Sixth graders Zoie Bourgoyne, Jenneh Day and Natalie Knight are back to school.

Emily Ann Roberts entertains at CAK.

son 9 finalist. Roberts performed everything from her famous rendition of “In the Garden,” to “Rocky

Braeson Gourley, kindergartener, and Claire Nichols, senior, enjoy the activities.

Top,” to her own original music selections.

To learn more about CAK or to

schedule a private tour, please visit cakwarriors.com or call 865-6904721, ext. 190.

Mull is CAK’s new director of bands Christian Academy of Knoxville welcomes Daniel “Danny” Mull as its new director of bands, a position that works with students from 5th through 12th grade in the areas of instrumentation, concert performance and marching band experience.

“Our partnership with Danny is by no means coincidental. We feel God led him and his wife to Knoxville at just the right time, and we are eager to see the impact he makes on our students and on our campus,” said Head of School Bob Neu. “The arts programs at CAK are strong and are strengthened further when the staff is complete and working toward the good of the school.”

Mull moved to the Knoxville area from Asheville, North Carolina, where he was on staff at Shining Rock Classical Academy and Asheville High School. An accomplished musician and vocalist, Mull has performed with the Asheville Community Band, West Asheville Baptist Church and even a barberDanny Mull directs the CAK band. shop quartet.

His desire to work with students,

to teach and to instruct musically first became apparent to Mull while in high school as a member the marching band.

Following graduation, he pursued and obtained a degree in music education from Western Carolina University, completing the program in December 2014.

“It is my belief that music is very much a paradox, because it is definitive yet undefined,” says Mull. “The glory of music is that it is an entity that takes on whatever meaning or emotion is needed. The ultimate goal of music education should be to enrich the lives of students and to contribute to the quality of their communities. Through music education, we not only achieve a more aesthetic existence, but a greater understanding of what it means to be truly human.”

Mull began his work at CAK in late July, arriving on campus the first day of band camp.

CAK Assistant Head of School Donald Snider added, “We are very excited to have hired Mr. Mull to lead our band program. His experiences, both playing in high school and as a band director, center around small bands. We feel as though he is the perfect fit for CAK.”

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Welcome to the neighborhood: Town joins social network nextdoor.com

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By Carolyn Evans Next time your Maltese runs out the door and disappears down the street, run to your computer. With the website www.nextdoor.com, you can instantly let your neighbors know your dog is headed their way.

Nextdoor is a private social network for neighborhoods that makes it easier to communicate about everything neighborhood: safety issues, local events, school activities, garage sales, lost pets and more. The town of Farragut is now going to use the platform to inform participating neighborhoods about town news.

The site was specifically designed to make neighbors feel comfortable sharing information with one another to help build stronger communities, says Chelsey Riemann, public relations and marketing coordinator for the town of Farragut.

Neighborhoods establish and self-manage their own Nextdoor site, and information shared is visible only to verified members, she says.

All members must verify they live within the neighborhood when they sign up.

Riemann says there are 32 neighborhoods in Farragut, and 2,065 residents have signed up for Nextdoor.

The town will be able to post important information about park and road projects, projects affecting traffic, community events and other special announcements.

Don’t be concerned that “Big Brother� will be watching,

Dot LaMarche with husband Lou at her farewell reception at Town Hall

Dot LaMarche Kathy and Dino Santa, residents of Sweetbriar subdivision, log onto nextdoor.com. They have been using the site for about two years. Photo by Carolyn Evans however. The town will be able to post but not access neighborhood group sites, content or member contact information.

Sweetbriar residents Kathy and Dino Santa signed up for Nextdoor about two years ago. “Posts by the sheriff’s office have alerted us to criminal activity and suspicious vehicles,�

Dino says. “We get notices about lost pets, babysitters, social events and recommendations for home repair,�

Kathy says. “Subdivisions close to us also post alerts.�

Residents can enter their address at www.nextdoor. com to find out if their neighborhood is part of Nextdoor.

If a Nextdoor group has not been established for a resident’s neighborhood, any resident of that neighborhood is welcome to apply for a new group. “The town of Farragut is excited to start using Nextdoor to communicate with our residents and neighborhoods,� said Town Administrator David Smoak. “Nextdoor is a user-friendly and well-respected communication outlet, and the ability

of towns and cities to reach out to residents this way with important information is very helpful. We hope Nextdoor will keep us even better connected to our residents moving forward.�

The town of Farragut also communicates with neighborhoods via a free, monthly e-newsletter sent to a contact member of each Farragut homeowners association. If a homeowners association is not receiving this e-newsletter, send a name and email address to Riemann at criemann@ townoffarragut.org.

Grigsby Chapel Road Staff recommended that the property adjacent to Grigsby C h a p e l Road remain R-4, w h i c h would be a better fit with surSal Guadiano rounding development. Staff suggested that the parcel to the north, which is adjacent to the interstate, would be better suited for senior living.

Guadiano said the senior living facility would be too visible on the northern parcel, which has a higher elevation than the southern parcel.

He said that he’s trying

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to develop in the least intrusive way and that senior living will have very little impact on traffic and no impact on schools. He expressed frustration that he has the only property in the area that can’t be developed. “If traffic is a concern, why don’t you buy it and build a park there?�

Wyndham Hall resident Mul Wyman expressed concern that Grigsby Chapel Road provides the only access to the entire 24-acre parcel. Development of the property calls for an eastwest connector from Campbell Lakes Drive to Fretz Road, as well as a Comprehensive Land Use Plan amendment and a concept plan, he said.

Commissioner Betty Dick said she’s not sure Farragut can accommodate another senior living facility now that plans for Autumn Care on Herron Road and Villages of Farragut have been approved. Guadiano said a 2007 study indicated that the area needs 3,000 beds for Alzheimer’s care.

Shipley said a concept plan, an updated traffic study and a Future Land Use Plan amendment would be required for the plan to move forward.

Commissioners voted to recommend to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen locations for three light poles that will be equipped with fiber optic cables and antenna to support a small

Early-bird sale for Fair tickets Concert and discounted admission tickets for the 97th annual Tennessee Valley Fair are on sale for a limited time. Guests can save an average of 20 percent by purchasing tickets early.

Specials include: adult admission, $8 (regularly $10); child admission, $6 (regularly $7); family fun

pack, $28 (regularly $39), includes two adult admissions, two child admissions and a parking pass; fair fun pack, $32 (regularly $47), includes four adult admissions and a parking pass.

Other specials include a three-day pass, $20 (regularly $30); all-you-can-ride wristbands, $14 (regularly

REUNIONS â– The Huffine, Scott, Slagle, France, Francis and Price reunion, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 10, Boones Creek Christian Church, 305 Christian Church Road, Gray, Tenn. Bring food, family, friends and memorabilia.

Info: Elaine Scott Cantrell, 423-257-2264. â– Knox Central High Class of 1966 50th reunion, Saturday, Oct. 8, Beaver Brook Country Club. Info: Gail Norris Kitts, gnkitts@yahoo.com.

Farragut Beer Board Agenda

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FARRAGUT BEER BOARD August 25, 2016 6:55 PM

Approval of Minutes A. August 11, 2016

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Beer Permit Request A. Approval of a Class 1, OnPremise Other Beer Permit for Chili’s Grill & Bar, 11454 Parkside Drive B. Consider Approval of a special occasion beer permit for the Farragut Business Alliance Annual Farragut Food & Wine Festival

■Bearden High Class of ’66 reunion is Oct. 14 at Hunter Valley Farm. Info: Joe Bruner, 399-5951 or jobruner01@ yahoo.com. ■Carter High Class of 1966 reunion, Saturday, Oct. 29.

Info: NanaPat@gmail.com; or VGmonroe@yahoo.com

$22), for opening day, Sept.

9, only; wristbands, $16 (regularly $20), MondayThursday, or $21 (regularly $25), weekend special.

Buy a reserved seat to any headline concert at Homer Hamilton Theatre before Sept. 8 and receive a fair admission for $5. Info: tnvalleyfair.org or 215-1482.

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To request accommodations due to disabilities, please call 865-966-7057 in advance of the meeting

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cell network for Verizon in the Turkey Creek shopping area. Two of the poles will replace current poles on Parkside Drive, and the third will be a new pole on Campbell Lakes Drive. The recommendation is subject to a more definitive description of the poles and the use of the best possible stealth application.

Lou’s career took them to different cities as Dot reared her family and worked as a registered nurse. When he landed a job in Knoxville, Dot found there weren’t a lot of options at the time to put her nursing skills to use, so she decided to volunteer instead.

Beginning with her homeowners’ association, she quickly became involved on a municipal level and got noticed. Encouraged by former Mayor Eddy Ford, she began her “third career.�

When asked what advice she would give to someone considering entering public service, LaMarche is candid. “Think about how your actions will affect the town as a whole – now, and in the future. Farragut residents are well-educated, and it’s a great opportunity to use the skills and leadership they have to make a positive difference.� She credits town administrator David Smoak with effectively communicating a long-range vision.

Reflecting on how the town has changed, LaMarche says she is proud of

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In addition, the impact of bringing Costco and Publix to Farragut was important to the sales-tax base. She is also positive on the development of the mixed-use town center and the purchase of the Campbell Station Inn. There are some regrets as well. “Not getting a community center built was a disappointment, but we will see what the future holds.�

At a farewell reception Aug. 11, LaMarche was applauded by the town and many friends and wellwishers. “I was humbled and honored to serve,� she says, “and have had so many good people around me working toward the same goals.�

LaMarche plans to continue to volunteer in the community and will still be seen around town hall – at the Folklife Museum gift shop, which she and her husband have supported from the beginning. “I will always volunteer,� she says. “You have to keep your mind challenged and your body moving.�

Saturday, October 1 University of Tennessee Campus

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government Why the school board changed

By Lauren Hopson Seven of our nine Knox County school board members (come Sept. 1) have education backgrounds – a feat rarely, if ever, seen in an urban school Lauren Hopson district. Yet many in the local media still have no clue what just happened or why.

Comments are frequently made that the elections were all about getting rid of Superintendent Jim McIntyre, and now that he has left office, there is nothing left for teachers to organize around.

Wrong. Dead Wrong.

Flipping school board seats was never about a person, but an ideology.

People still holding that ideology are just waiting to take those seats back and do what they can to mandate top down management, push out experienced educators, and support charters, vouchers, inappropriate testing, and any other program that will suck public dollars out of our schools.

Knoxville is the last urban holdout for a slew of charter schools, and if we think the dark money put into Nashville school board races this year won’t come for us, we are sorely mistaken.

Test scores are not what earn the true bragging rights of a good school system. Scores are some of the easiest statistics to manipulate. Why has no one questioned our former superintendent’s unwillingness to come to the defense of Bearden High School when test scores dropped? I’ll answer that one. If you question the validity of low scores that may be an embarrassment to the system, you must also question the validity of high scores on which you hang your hat.

A flawed system is a flawed system, no matter which end of the scale you expose.

Saying our school system is headed in the right direction simply because test scores and graduation rates are up shows either benign ignorance or a willful refusal to look beneath the surface.

Also, I am bothered by the continuing erroneous belief that our former superintendent’s problems with teachers were an unfortunate result of state mandates.

Well ... that may be true ... unless you remember that he testified to Congress about how great he thought all these new reform policies would be. He refused to align with other superintendents across the state who attempted to push back on some of the “test scores at all costs� and other illconceived reforms, again voicing his support instead.

He actually increased the difficulty level for some of the state guidelines for the new evaluation system, a move that was undone by the outcries of teachers.

Additionally, I am frustrated with the negative spin in the soundbite that the upcoming BOE sessions will look like a teachers’ union meeting. To that I say, “Why shouldn’t they?�

Nobody complained when only one former educator was on the board helping to set educational policy for our county. Why is an “unbalanced� board an issue now?

Educators who are deeply involved in their union are some of the most passionate and knowledgeable in their field. They don’t just do their job and go home. They spend their “spare� time researching educational issues across the country and advocating for their students.

This leads to my final point. I want the media to understand that “teacher issues� are student issues.

At what point did things that are good for teachers became unequivocally bad for students?

Meat and potatoes issues that teachers care about ‌ class size, plan time, discipline, turnover, professional development, toxic testing, under staffing, inadequate funding, etc. all have a direct impact on the success and well-being of our students.

Parents and community members are starting to understand the issues. That is why the school board is vastly different than it was three years ago.

Are the teachers passionate and organized? Yes. They did what they were born to do. They educated and inspired others, getting parents and other community members to vote with them. The school board elections turned out as they did because the public is starting to listen and then ask the right questions of the people who actually live education every day. It’s time for the talking heads to catch up.

Lauren Hopson is president of the Knox County Education Association. The full post is online at speaktn.com

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Staples to Dems: ‘They’re coming after us’ A couple of points about Rick Staples getting the nod to replace ousted incumbent Joe Armstrong on the ballot in the 15th state House race: ■The entire Knox County Democratic Party can’t fit into a phone booth (even if they could find a phone booth nowadays). Fifty people crammed into a very small room to witness the vote for Armstrong’s replacement. A couple dozen more were denied entry by the cop at the door. ■Staples is no longer the Charlie Brown of East Knoxville politics. ■And here’s a bonus point: With Staples headed to Nashville and Evelyn Gill taking the District 1 County Commission seat, the coalition known as the Five Points Five that has long controlled the political establishment in Knoxville’s black community has suffered a serious blow (for now, at least).

Eleven of the 15 Knox County Democratic Party officers eligible to vote went for Staples. Two women who’d expressed interest in the seat, Jackie Clay and Armstrong’s wife, Letonia Armstrong, withdrew their names and were

Betty Bean not nominated.

Each candidate was given a couple of minutes for a campaign pitch, and Staples, who previously lost a race for City Council’s fourth district and this summer’s commission race against Gill in the Democratic Primary (which most observers expected him to win), hammered home a change message, challenging the audience to drive down Magnolia Avenue and take a look around: “What is my experience?

I’m there. And I do it because I can. I’m about this community. I got the legs.

I got the youthfulness and I’ve also got my mother.�

Cleola Staples, who owned and operated a preschool on Holston Drive was sitting in the audience next to former Commissioner Diane Jordan.

He issued a warning that the party needs to unify, reminding the audience that Armstrong was the last Democrat left in the Knox County

Diane Jordan, Rick Staples and Cleola Staples legislative delegation. “They’re coming after us, and we have to keep this seat – not just for this year, but for the future.�

Presumably Staples is thinking about 2018, since the GOP didn’t bother to field a candidate in this year’s 15th district race – a curious omission for the Red to the Roots bunch, given the timing of Armstrong’s tax evasion trial – and it is unlikely that Independent candidate Pete Drew, who has run for more offices than anyone can count since Armstrong took the seat from him in 1988 after he switched from

Democrat to Republican, will pose much of a threat in November.

It’s also unlikely that Staples’ change in status made much difference in Staples’ weekend plans – planning for an interest meeting of the 100 Black Men of Knoxville and young men whom they will mentor over the coming year, working on a September chess tournament for young people. “I didn’t realize how busy I am until recently when I overbooked myself one day,� Staples said. “I have to be the busiest person in Knoxville that doesn’t have a title.�

Hart’s departure could bring back Lady Vols With Dave Hart’s retirement, which will be greeted with applause by Lady Vols fans, it is time to restore the name as a lasting tribute to Pat Summitt.

Hart’s contract amendment will give him a buyout of over $600,000; the public will want to know if he receives any other retirement benefits from the state or university.

This column predicted Hart and Chancellor Jimmy Cheek retirements and we renew our prediction of a position for Madeline Rogero in a potential Hillary Clinton Administration, occurring in the summer of 2017.

Rogero, a few months ago, downplayed it by saying she was not seeking a position. She has asked others not to promote it.

Of course, saying you are not seeking a federal appointment is not a denial of a willingness to serve if offered. It is not even close.

Rogero has not answered whether she would serve out her full term or decline a federal post if offered.

Actually, it is a real compliment to the mayor that she is being mentioned as a Clinton appointee and an even greater honor if it is offered. It seems crystal clear that, if offered, she would quickly accept. Rogero likes public service. This would allow her to go to a level where she is already active with climate change and women’s issues. She

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has traveled to China, Turkey and Los Angeles for the Obama Administration.

It could trigger a pay raise of over $30,000 a year in most positions she might be offered. She will be 65 next year and will have only two years left in her final term as mayor. A federal post would give her four to eight years of additional employment and vesting in the federal pension system on top of the city pension she receives the day she leaves office. The four years could become eight if Clinton is re-elected, taking her to age 73.

There is virtually no elective local or regional office she could win after mayor due to her liberal leanings.

She leads the only Democratic enclave in East Tennessee and is term limited.

What would be a position for Rogero? Certainly assistant secretary of labor or housing would be doable and logical. An assistant secretary of state for human rights or women’s issues would also be credible. She might have a U.S. Senate confirmed position or one free from the Senate confirmation process.

Her key staff and several directors may hope she does

not depart before December 2019 as their jobs are not assured under a new or even interim mayor. ■City Council: Knoxville architect Randall DeFord is seen as a strong contender for Nick Pavlis’ seat.

DeFord is active in Fort Sanders historical preservation efforts. Former council member Joe Hultquist may run. Stanton Webster, a Fort Sanders resident, is another possibility.

Nick Della Volpe is termlimited in District 4. Lauren Rider is clearly running and longtime neighborhood activist Jeff Talman is giving it consideration.

David Williams, who ran against Finbarr Saunders, is running for the Duane Grieve seat. Also mentioned are Terry Faulkner, Bearden activist; Sandi Robinson, West Hills sidewalk advocate; Wayne Christensen, former director of Knox Youth Sports; Doug Veum, retired; and Marleen Davis, who ran strongly but unsuccessfully for County Commission two weeks ago. Veum, Davis and Christensen all live in Sequoyah Hills.

James Corcoran is mentioned for the Brenda Palmer seat, along with former council member Steve Hall, who has lost his last two races for state representative. Hall still has $10,000 left over from his losing legislative races.

County Commissioner Sam McKenzie is mentioned

for the Daniel Brown seat. ■Bob Thomas, announced candidate for Knox County mayor in 2018, has raised over $95,000 but $50,000 is a loan from Thomas himself. The GOP candidate also received generous donations from two well-known Democrats, former U.S. Senate candidate Gordon Ball, $500; and Farragut developer Doug Horne, $500. Former 911 director Bob Coker gave $200. ■State Rep. Martin Daniel was congratulated election night by a joint call from House Speaker Beth Harwell and Gov. Bill Haslam. Several Haslam friends in Knoxville had financially supported Daniel’s opponent, Steve Hall, this summer while Harwell’s PAC had donated $1,500 to Daniel as did ECD Commissioner Randy Boyd who is from Knoxville.

Daniel, along with state Reps. Jason Zachary and Roger Kane, face Democratic opponents in November.

However, the marquee contest will be the Gloria Johnson-Eddie Smith rematch on Nov. 8. It will be hard-fought and close as it was in 2014. The composition of the district is almost even between the two parties. Trump leading the GOP ticket may harm Smith.

Rogero will help Johnson and Haslam will help Smith, who chairs the Knox delegation.

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At-large Knox County Commissioners Bob Thomas and Ed Brantley join SouthDoyle neighborhood residents Lyda and D.J. Krahwinkel and Carson Dailey (9th District commissioner-elect) at Love That BBQ on Maryville Pike. Photos by Betsy Pickle

Ed & Bob ‘love’ SoKno At-large Knox County Commissioners Ed Brantley and Bob Thomas returned to Love That BBQ, 1901 Maryville Pike, for their Aug. 17 Night Out to meet with residents and hear their concerns. Proprietors

Walter and Ann Love welcomed the legendary local radio duo and their posse, who packed the place.

Aside from SoKno locals Lyda and D.J. Krahwinkel, their neighbor and County Commissioner-elect Carson

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Visiting Love That BBQ for Ed & Bob’s Night Out in SoKno are County Commission chair Dave Wright, Bart Rountree, holding Teddy Rountree, proprietors Ann and Walter Love, school board member Amber Rountree and County Commissioner John Schoonmaker.

Dailey, school board member Amber Rountree with husband Bart Rountree and son Teddy, and this reporter, most of the diners were visiting from other parts of town, but the raves they gave Love That BBQ very

Opening-game memories Excitement is peaking.

The lid may blow off the pressure cooker at any time.

The opening game is almost here. Alarmists say don’t take Appalachian State for granted. I say the Mountaineers have a problem, a very serious problem.

This Tennessee team is poised to make memories.

I’ve collected a few from opening games over fourfifths of an exciting lifetime watching football Volunteers. Some memories are better than others. Perhaps you recall …

1950: Cousin Ray Byrd, reserve fullback, told me the Vols were going to be good.

I went to the opening game because of a complimentary ticket. I was 16. I didn’t

1968: In one of the great drives in Tennessee history, Bubba Wyche led the Vols in a race against the clock Marvin and a fiercely determined West Georgia defense. The final horn sounded with a play in progress, a touchdown pass to Gary Kreis. After that know what to expect. Ten- came a dramatic two-point nessee defeated Mississippi conversion to Ken DeLong Southern, 56-0. Hot dogs (eight points after time exwere inexpensive. pired) to steal a 17-17 tie.

1958: Tennessee lost The introduction of artito Auburn, 13-0. The Vols ficial turf was the wonderplayed all afternoon with- ful, controversial side story. out making a first down. Georgia didn’t like any part They were minus 49 rush- of the Knoxville visit. ing. Beautiful broken-field 1972: It was supposedly runs enabled tailbacks to a big deal that both Tenget back within two or three nessee and Georgia Tech yards of the line of scrim- had black quarterbacks. mage. The embarrassment Condredge Holloway’s first was on national TV. pass was intercepted and

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looked to be a sure Tech touchdown. As if his life depended on it, Peanut ran down the bandit and made the tackle at the 3.

“The thought flashed through my mind that if I didn’t catch him, that might be my last play as quarterback at the University of Tennessee.”

The Vols squeezed that threat down to a field goal and won in a romp, 34-3.

1976: A guy you never heard of, Vince Fusco, kicked three extra points for Duke, and the Blue Devils won, 21-18, because Tennessee failed three times at conversions. Bill Battle said he had never seen such a weird game. It was Bill’s last opener as coach.

1984: Tony Robinson,

well could entice more fans to the eatery.

Thomas had a strong turnout from his family, including wife Kim Simmons Thomas, son Jake Thomas and mom Nelle Thomas.

Commissioners Dave Wright

and John Schoonmaker attended, as did commissioners-elect Michele Carringer and Hugh Nystrom and former commissioner R. Larry Smith. School board member Patti Bounds also checked out the fare.

thin as a fishing line, was virtually invisible for two years behind quarterback Alan Cockrell. Tony’s combined stats were six for 15 passing and 12 runs for minus six yards.

Tony moped. Tony fretted. Tony went home once, considered going again and asked about getting his old job back at a hardware store in Tallahassee. Quarterback coach Walt Harris said Tony just didn’t have his heart in being second-team.

When Cockrell got out of the way (he went pro in baseball), Robinson blossomed. In his first game at the controls, the opener against Washington State, he completed 13 of 16 and suddenly became the best quarterback nobody had heard of.

1998: Jeff Hall’s field goal won the Syracuse game at the final horn in the Car-

rier Dome, which had the famous brand name but no air conditioning. It was hotter than … well, the kickoff was at noon.

Tee Martin (nine for 26) fell far short of spectacular as Peyton Manning’s replacement but did run better.

Syracuse took the lead late and probably thought it had won when Tee threw incomplete on what appeared to be the final fourth down.

Not so.

The home team was flagged for pass interference. The official got it right. The defensive back hit the receiver a fraction of a second early, but you can’t count on such precise officiating on the road.

As you may have heard, Tennessee took full advantage of that reprieve.

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

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‘War Room’s’ Miss Clara to speak at First Baptist Concord

By Carolyn Evans The faith-based movie “War Room” beat “Straight Outta Compton” in attendance over Labor Day 2015 when the two movies were released. The movie’s characters continue to resonate with Christians, and the lead is now sharing her personal message as well.

Karen Abercrombie plays Miss Clara, an 80-year-old client of real-estate agent Priscilla Shirer (played by Elizabeth Jordan), who has a “war room,” a closet devoted to prayer.

Abercrombie will be at First Baptist Concord from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, for “Coffee with Miss Clara.”

She won’t be in costume, but she’ll be talking about prayer and bringing some pictures to autograph.

Abercrombie will begin the day as a participant in the morning worship services. Doors open at 4 p.m. for her presentation. Area women are invited to hear Abercrombie’s message. A meet-and-greet with refreshments will take place in the Gathering Space following the presentation.

Donna Avant, wife of Concord’s senior pastor and a member of the women’s ministry, has watched the movie four times and says it is by far the most powerful Christian movie she has ever seen.

A teacher of children “… and if you are sure that you are a … teacher of children, having in the law the embodiment of knowledge and truth, you, then, that teach others, will you not teach yourself?”

(Romans 2: 19, 20-21 NRSV)

In the movie “War Room,” Miss Clara (Karen Abercrombie) talks with real-estate agent Priscilla Shirer (Elizabeth Jordan). Abercrombie will speak at First Baptist Concord in September.

“It took my prayer life to a whole new level,” says Avant. “It’s a very timely movie for our culture. It’s not for the lost world but for the church. I believe prayer is the most underestimated and underused tool we have as believers. I think ‘War Room’ highlights the importance of prayer – not to get what we want from God but to come into alignment with who He is and go to battle for the ones we love.”

Since the movie came out, Abercrombie has been in high demand. She has spoken to more than 30 women’s organizations and churches. She says her role in “War Room” was also an answer to prayer. About 13 years ago she asked God to use her, she says.

“I started praying for God to use me in a very di-

■ Dixie Lee Farmers Market, Renaissance|Farragut, 12740 Kingston Pike. Hours: 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays through Nov. 5. Info: dixieleefarmersmarket.com; on Facebook.

■ Ebenezer Road Farmers Market, Ebenezer UMC, 1001 Ebenezer Road.

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■ Frank R. Strang Senior Center 109 Lovell Heights Road 670-6693 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Abercrombie rect way in acting,” says Abercrombie. “I kept wholeheartedly pouring out my gifts wherever I was, and one day God answered my prayers with ‘War Room.’”

Abercrombie, who is in her 50s, lives in Mooresville, N.C., with her husband, Michael, her dog, Teacup, and

cat, Alvin. The couple have one grown son, Michael.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance at fbconcord.org/missclara or at the door.

Childcare is available for single mothers and others in special situations. Info: 966-9791.

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■ Farmers Market in Halls, beside Tractor Supply, 7580 Maynardville Pike. Hours: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays.

■ Garden Market, New Life UMC, 7921 Millertown Pike. Hours: 4-7 p.m. Second and fourth Mondays through September.

Box dinners to go available. Info/vendor applications: 546-5153.

■ Gatlinburg Farmers Market, 849 Glades Road, 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays through Oct. 8.

■ Lakeshore Park Farmers Market, Lakeshore Park across from the Knox Youth Sports Building. Hours: 3-6 p.m. Fridays through October; 2-5 p.m. Fridays in November. Info: easttnfarmmarkets.org.

School buses are rolling again.

I grew up among teachers: at home, school, church, in the community. I majored in music education and taught a few years before moving on to other forms of ministry.

Along the way, I discovered there were different kinds of teachers. There were those who taught rules, those who taught content of books and those who taught children.

I wanted to be one who taught children – and later, adults.

As a school year begins, I think about classrooms, teachers, support staff and students. I hope that every person who works in a school cares about kids!

I remember the custodians at my school. They were as much a part of the staff as the principal. They took care of us. They taught us that

any job is important and should be done well and thoroughly. They cleaned up when we made messes and, to my knowledge, never complained.

I remember teachers – the ones who cared, went the extra mile, kept us interested and challenged, and helped us grow up.

One of my most poignant memories is seeing a miracle.

There was a boy in school who had physical challenges. He struggled to carry his lunch tray, and sometimes he dropped it.

One day, Mother was in the cafeteria when he came through the line. She showed him a way to hold his tray and carry it to his table successfully. As long as she lived, my mother remembered his turning around and beaming a smile at her – because she had taught him a lesson in competence.

FAITH NOTES ■ Solway UMC, 3300 Guinn Road, will begin a women’s Bible study 10 a.m. each Thursday, beginning Sept. 8. The group will be led by Cindy Day. Info: 661-1178.

■ Westside Unitarian Universalist Church, 616 Fretz Road, holds meditation services 6:30 p.m. each second and fourth Wednesday. Includes quiet reflection, simple music and readings. Info: westsideuuc.org.

Golden Harvesters shun the rocking chair

Offerings include: card games; exercise programs; dance classes; watercolor classes; Tai Chi; blood pressure checks; Mahjong; senior-friendly computer classes.

Register for: “Nutrition and Your Health: Everything you need to know from Gluten Free to Portion Control,” noon Wednesday, Aug. 24; cost: $5; RSVP: 541-4500.

Ice Cream and Info Party by Seniors Helping Seniors, 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26.

■ Karns Senior Center 8042 Oak Ridge Highway 951-2653 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Offerings include: card games; dance classes; exercise programs; mahjong; art classes; farkle dice games; dominoes; a computer lab; billiards room; outdoor grill and kitchen area.

Register for: Field trip: WDVX live broadcast with the Willowwacks, 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 25.

Covenant Wellness Lunch and Learn: “Advanced directives – What You Need to Know,” noon Thursday, Aug. 25; cost: $5, includes lunch; RSVP: 541-4500. Collography class, 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 30; three-day class; fee: $30. Scotland and Scots-Irish in East Tennessee presentation by Ron Jones, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31.

■ CAC Office on Aging 2247 Western Ave. 524-2786 knoxooa@knoxseniors.org ■ Knox County Senior Services City County Building 400 Main St., Suite 615 215-4044 Monday-Friday

More than 60 members of the Golden Harvesters senior group from Grace Baptist Church are all eyes for Karyn Sloas as she sings a soulful rendition of the gospel classic, “He Touched Me,” bringing more than one attendee to tears. Photos by Nancy Anderson

By Nancy Anderson If you ask the members of the Golden Harvesters seniors group at Grace Baptist Church for a motto, they could easily apply, “In the end, it’s not the years left in your life that counts, it’s the life left in your years,” a quote from Abraham Lincoln.

More than 60 members of the seniors group gathered at the church last Thursday to kick off their 2016-2017 activities season with a hearty luncheon featuring UT Vols decorations and Karyn Sloas in concert.

Sloas, a singer with the Grace Baptist Praise Band and former backup singer for Tammy Wynette, kept the seniors entertained with gospel tunes accompanied on guitar by her husband, David Sloas, who is in the orchestra at Grace Baptist and played guitar for Tammy Wynette as well as Aaron Tippin.

“Karyn is one of my favorites said Golden Harvesters president Sue Reagan. I’m glad she could come today

to get us all started off right this season because boy are we going to be busy.”

In addition to luncheons the third Thursday every month featuring a musical guest or informative speaker, the group also gathers for a movie night every month.

Approximately 30 members comprise the Sounds of Grace Senior Adult Choir which rehearses every Wednesday morning and performs in church services.

Frequent outings such as lunch at Carver’s Apple House, attending Sandi Patty’s “Forever Grateful” Farewell Tour, shopping in Berea, Ky., and a trip to Jamestown-Williamsburg fill the schedule.

Throw in a monthly service project such as Western Heights Baptist Center and Operation Christmas Child and it’s evident this is no rocking chair crowd.

“Everyone can’t come to everything,” said Reagan.

“Life is short, and you have to keep busy. The best way to do that is to go and do fun

things together. Enjoy life.

“But there’s one thing we do that’s not on that schedule.

“There are quite a few who are homebound so we make sure to visit, bring baskets of goodies, and help out any way we can.

“You see, the most important thing we do is take care of each other. All of us.

It’s a fellowship, and we’re all in it together.”

Best friend Linda Hodge gets a “Hello” hug from Golden Harvesters president Sue Reagan.

Duncan and ‘boss’ Bleeka Miller, 103-yearold resident at Morning Pointe of Lenoir City, got a surprise visit from U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Jr., who came to see his “boss.” He thanked Miller for her support and gave her a good-luck penny as a token to remember their meeting.

A-8 • AUGUST 24, 2016 • Shopper news

Neubert Springs farm is dream come true

By Betsy Pickle Usually, people aren’t excited about “buying the farm,� but Diane Shular is overjoyed with the purchase she made this summer.

Yards away from the Neubert Springs exit off Gov. John Sevier Highway is the old Burchell place, a farm Shular has admired since she was a little girl.

For many months, starting last year, developers were making plans to put a housing development on it.

The South-Doyle Neighborhood Association has been keeping a close eye on the proposed development, but now the group doesn’t have to worry. The deal fell through, and the only residents will be a couple of humans, up to four horses, possibly some goats and chickens, and the deer who already call the place home.

When she didn’t see the development proceeding, Shular reached out to the family that owned the property, and things magically fell into place for her and Tami Riley to buy it. Now they feel like part of the extended family that includes Linda Burchell Cruze, Bettye Kennedy and Wayne and Pam Varnes.

They all sat down in the shade of the house’s back porch to discuss the significance of the home and the farm.

Cruze’s father, Roy “Buddy� Burchell Jr., bought the property after he returned from serving in World War II. He built the house, and he and his wife, Irene, and their toddler, Linda, moved in in 1946.

Wayne Varnes says the 9.42-acre farm was larger before the highway was built in 1966. It included the Neubert Springs exit and land across

Career Magnet students set to earn college credits

By Ruth White

Diane Shular with Oz and Tami Riley with JosĂŠ pose with their “newâ€? barn in the background. the road. “This farm was part of the original John Sevier farmstead,â€? he says. “This logging road next to the fence row right here, that was the original stagecoach road from Sevierville.â€?

Varnes remembers helping his uncle on the farm. “He’d give me a coffee cup and have me walk behind the tractor over here, and I said, ‘What am I looking for, Buddy?’ And he said, ‘Pick up any bullets that you see.’ Civil War bullets.�

Varnes never found any, but he did find a couple of arrowheads. He says the property also used to have an orchard and a blacksmith shop.

Later, Varnes kept a large garden on the place. He remembers his aunt pointing out the area where Indians were allowed to camp. “That’s as close as John Sevier would let ’em stay.�

Buddy Burchell, who had

an engineering degree from Auburn University, was “big on farming and also big on Civil War history,� Varnes says. He worked the loom at Standard Knitting Mill, and Shular has found several artifacts from the mill on the property. “What’s ironic is, my mom worked there in the ’60s,� says Shular, who grew up in Vestal and then Arrowhead subdivision. “He might’ve been her boss.�

Irene Burchell was talented at various crafts, her relatives say. She made baskets and grew loofas. She also was a volunteer greeter at Marble Springs, the nearby state historic site on part of the original Sevier farmstead, and made her own period costumes for her role.

Not long after her husband died in 1994, she moved in with her widowed daughter, Cruze, a home economist for KUB who had been diagnosed with mul-

tiple sclerosis. After Irene Burchell died in 2014, the long-empty Burchell home was put up for sale.

Shular, who has had horses since she was young, bought a farm behind the Burchell property in 1999 because she was tired of paying for boarding. “I’ve always admired this farm, since the ’80s,� she says. “When I bought the farm behind it, I kept admiring it. And then I met Irene a few times, but I never met the rest of the family until the place went up on the market.�

A sign-language interpreter at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Shular, who lives in Colonial Village, knew she would be embarking on a huge financial commitment, so she asked Riley if she wanted to go in on the farm with her.

Riley didn’t hesitate.

For Shular, the farm is a dream come true. “A lot of people wanted this farm, and I really think it was meant to be ours.�

Last week, Career Magnet Academy recognized students from the class of 2018 who have met the requisite benchmarks to begin taking dual enrollment courses at Pellissippi State Community College.

This group will make significant progress toward an associate degree at PSCC while still in high school. Through the program, most students will need only an additional three to six courses to complete their degree, but some will earn their high school diploma and an associate degree when they graduate.

What makes the program unique is that juniors in the program can walk upstairs from the high school campus and be in the PSCC lobby. The students will attend regular high school classes and then head upstairs during the middle of the school day for two college courses, ending the day back at CMA for seventh period.

Dr. Mike North, campus dean for the Strawberry Plains PSCC, said, “I can’t say how thrilled I am to see the first group ‘come upstairs’ to begin coursework at Pellissippi this fall.

Approximately 50 students from the first CMA class made it this fall. Getting to ‘come upstairs’ means successfully progressing to the next step in their program. That is something the teachers and administration in the Career Magnet Academy have been cultivating in them for the past two years – a desire to obtain the skills to enter college coursework and degree pursuit.�

Out of the 82 juniors enrolled at CMA, 48 will work on the dual enrollment program, or 58.5 percent of the class. Magnet facilitator Cameron Molchan calls this figure “remarkable� given that 65 percent of the junior class came to the school below grade level in reading and math. The juniors earned an average of 19.5 on the ACT during their sophomore year, with the highest score by a sophomore being 30.

Students must meet certain criteria to participate in the program. They must maintain the requisite GPA (varies by pathway 2.0 or 3.0), must meet the benchmark scores either on the Compass Exam or the ACT (17-19 depending on the pathway), and must demonstrate maturity and maintain a clean discipline record to be referred by one of the administrators.

Pathway choices selected for the classes of 2018 and 2019 at Career Magnet include Homeland Security: 43.2 percent participation; Advanced Manufacturing: 19.6 percent; Teaching as a Profession: 25.1 percent; and Sustainable Living: 12.1 percent.

Each year the school will accept 125 freshmen.

It will begin taking applications on Oct. 2 and use a lottery system. The link to the online application is https://transapp. knoxschools.org.

There is no charge to attend, and all students receive free breakfast, lunch and a Chromebook. Career Magnet Academy is at 7171 Strawberry Plains Pike.

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Winning summer for 4-H It has been a busy summer for local 4-H students.

Knox County 4-H took 1st place at the 2016 Wildlife Habitat Educ at ion Program (WHEP) National Contest in July at Canaan Valley Freeland State Park in West Virginia. The group won the Tennessee competition earlier in the summer and represented the state in the national contest.

No stranger to winning, the first place performance gives Tennessee its fifth straight win at the national level.

Winning team members are Alec Bissell of Bearden, Josiah Creech of Halls, Shelley Griffith of Oak Ridge and Brianna Saylor of Farragut. The team is coached by Sharon Davis and Brandi Griffith. The members also won national individual honors: Shelley Griffith, second in the nation; Josiah Creech, fourth; Alec Bissell, sixth; and Brianna Saylor, twelfth.

WHEP educates and tests 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA) youth on their knowledge of North American wildlife species, management and concepts.

This year’s national competition involved 15 teams from 13 states and focused on birds, mammals, reptiles, fish and amphibians native to the Appalachian region.

Dr. Craig Harper, University of Tennessee professor and extension specialist, directs the program in Tennessee.

Hannah Freeland of Farragut was recently recognized as a Level I (9th and 10th grade) state winner in

The dog ate my homework?

By Kip Oswald

Knox County 4-H took first place in the national WHEP competition with team members Josiah Creech (Halls), Shelley Griffith (Oak Ridge), Brianna Saylor (Farragut), Alec Bissell (Bearden) and coach Brandi Griffith.

4-H Vol State award winners: Brie Anne Davenport, Thomas Cates, Houston Vandergriff, Alec Bissell and Mary Beth Nehls the line and design project at the Tennessee 4-H Roundup held at the UT Knoxville. A homeschool student and the daughter of Brent and Sabrina Freeland, Hannah received a $500 college scholarship and a Horizon Award trophy.

At the Roundup, several local 4-H members in Knox County received the

Vol State award, the highest level of recognition a Tennessee 4-H member can achieve. Vol State is presented to high school juniors and seniors in recognition of excellence in all phases of 4-H work, as well as service and leadership in their communities.

Local winners included Mary Beth Nehls, a senior at

Christian Academy of Knoxville; Brie Anne Davenport, a senior from Halls enrolled in Tennessee Online Public School; Thomas Cates, a senior at South Doyle High School; Houston Vandergriff, homeschool senior from Powell; and Alec Bissell, STEM academy graduate and freshman at UT Knoxville.

Knox County Schools Coupon Book campaign to launch The Knox County Schools Coupon Book campaign will start Thursday, Sept. 8, and run through Sept. 27. Each book includes over $11,500 in savings and 31 new merchants, including over $2,000 in savings in the Sevier County Family Fun Section.

Merchants and their offerings are available for viewing on the Knox County Schools website.

Purchase books from your local school to show support.

This is an efficient fundraiser: Each $10 book generates $8 for the school

selling the book; 70 cents is redistributed to schools within Knox County with greater economic needs; 13 cents goes to the K-12 eBook subscriptions for all school libraries; 63 cents goes toward printing and 54 cents goes toward overhead and incentives.

Well, maybe not! That’s a great excuse for not having my homework ‌ except I don’t have a dog! I really didn’t get my homework done because the Oswalds, Kip Oswald like most families, are always going to some activity after school, so we just don’t get home in time to do hours of homework at night. So, why do we have two or three hours of homework after we have spent seven hours at school doing the same work?

As usual, sister Kinzy put on her research hat to find out the history of homework and what homework policies around the country and the world look like.

First, she found that our family wasn’t alone in struggling with time for homework. More than 80 percent of respondents in a today.com poll complained about the amount of homework kids are assigned.

Then Kinzy found several school districts that have completely stopped assigning homework based on studies done by many researchers including the Brookings Institution and the Rand Corporation. They found evidence that homework overload is the excep-

tion rather than the norm, and in the past 20 years, this increase is associated with neutral and sometimes negative effects on student achievement. One study compared TIMSS math scores of students in over 40 countries with the amount of homework they reported completing each night. They found that many countries with the highest-scoring students, such as Japan, the Czech Republic and Denmark, had teachers who assigned little homework, while countries with low scores, such as Thailand, Greece and Iran, had teachers who assigned a great deal of homework.

Also, Kinzy found that many school districts that assign homework follow a standard called the “10-minute rule,� created by Duke University psychology professor Harris Cooper. The rule, endorsed by the National PTA and the National Education Association, says kids should get 10 minutes of homework a night per grade. A first-grader would have 10 minutes of homework each night; a fifthgrader 50 minutes.

What is your school’s policy and how does your family handle homework?

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Ground-breaking, expansion for two area parks

By Sandra Clark Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett and others will break ground at 10 a.m. today (Aug. 24) for the new Plumb Creek Park at 1517 Hickey Road.

Representatives from PetSafe will be recognized for a $100,000 donation to help create two dog parks at Plumb Creek.

As the sketch at right shows, the center portion of the park will be an eightacre park for large dogs.

There will be an additional 1.5 acre-park for small dogs.

The cat lobby was unrepresented in this design.

The park will, however, include a playground, a picnic shelter, restroom facilities and two walking trails.

Doug Bataille, senior director of Parks and Recreation, told members of the Council of West Knox County Homeowners in August that this park will have a nine-hole disc golf course He said the project was that can also be used for foot-golf, a game played on redesigned which took exthe disc golf course with a tra time but resulted in cost savings and a more compact kickball and baskets.

local parks and recreation projects across Tennessee.

The town must match the grant, which will be used to convert a rectangular field to synthetic turf, to renovate the upper restroom building and to expand parking. “We are thrilled to receive this grant to update and expand facilities at our very popular athletic complex,� said Parks and Leisure Services Director Sue Stuhl. “Farragut citizens, the surrounding community and visitors will all benefit from this project.�

The LPRF grant program was established by the General Assembly in 1991 to provide local governments with funds to purchase land for parks, natural areas, greenways and recreational facilities as well as to develop trails and projects within these spaces.

Recipients were selected through a scoring process Meanwhile, the town Mayor Bob Leonard Park. park by clustering parkwhich considered the projing at the entrance (shown of Farragut has received a Gov. Bill Haslam an- ects that met the selection above in the lower right- $500,000 state grant to be nounced the grant as part of criteria and had the greatest hand corner). used for improvements to $17 million awarded to fund local recreation need.

Union County plans ‘Thunder in the Park ’ fireworks

By Sandra Clark Fasten your chin straps for the biggest, brightest, loudest fireworks show in Union County’s history.

Thunder in the Park is coming 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, at Wilson Park, adjacent to Union County High School on Hwy. 33.

Admission is free. Thunder is sponsored by the Union County Chamber of Commerce to draw tourists to the county. It should work.

The fireworks are provided

by LaFollette-based Pyro Shows, which previously provided fireworks for

Boomsday in Knoxville.

It will be a 10-minute show, synchronized to music by Gary and Diane England’s Sound Machine. “We’ll be having fun together,� said Leslie Corum.

She has exploded into her new role as president of the county chamber.

Funding comes fully from the hotel/motel tax, said Gary England, who chairs the Union County Commission. “Absolutely no property tax money will be spent on this show.�

The chamber is promoting “Vendors Row,� a chance

for county businesses to showcase their wares and sell items including food.

Corum said there is no setup fee this year.

England is coordinating the music and a Cruise-In which he hopes will bring 200 vehicles. He’s got the General Lee coming from Kentucky. That’s the original car from The Dukes of Hazard and it’s signed under the hood by every cast member. “We’ve got cars, trucks and tractors coming from four states,� he said.

From 5-8:30 p.m. there

will be balloon-making and mini-cars from Kerbela Shriners. Businesses are donating prizes for Bingo from 5-7 under a tent.

From 7-9 p.m. there will be a concert by Southern Drift Band. And up at the Cruise-in, the Sound Machine will run from 5-10.

The Chamber will be selling commemorative Tshirts and memorabilia.

Union County High School parking lots are available, along with grassy Gary England and Leslie Corum plan Thunder in the Park, set spots. “This is a fam- for 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, in Wilson Park. Photo by S. Clark ily event,� both planners

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The fireworks show will have a patriotic theme, England said. He’s already got the CD that’s synchronized with the show. He said visitors can see the Veterans Memorial Wall, which now has over 100 plaques.

Kelly Mull from Faces Gone Wild will handle facepainting. Look her up, said Corum. She’s good. “We’re not turning anybody down,� said England. “Bring your showcars and trucks and they will be in the show.�

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Clarence Brown launches new season

■ Penny4Arts offers kids the opportunity to attend select performances for a penny when accompanied by an adult.

In addition, Clarence Brown Theatre offers an “I want it all package” for $175 with discounts for UT faculty and staff, UT students and non-UT students. Preview nights for all eight plays are (Wednesday and Thursday before opening night) are $145.

Single tickets are available. Ticket info: 865-974-5161 or online at clarencebrowntheatre.com The theatre is “like a teaching hospital… it is our lab” with training for actors as well as all those folks behind the stage in lighting, costumes, set design, marketing and directing, said David B. Byrd, managing director of CBT, who spoke recently to the North Knoxville Rotary Club at Litton’s.

“Graduates leave UT with professional experience,” he said.

UT has 80-100 undergraduates, up to 22 graduate students in design and 16 auditioned and invited students seeking a master’s in fine arts. Those MFA students will perform in the first play, “Violet,” a play that’s been a year in the making.

UT leases six one-bedroom apartments in the Fort Sanders area to house visiting guest artists, Byrd said. “It’s really important that they enjoy their time in Knoxville, and they do.”

Byrd said no two performances are the same because “the audience is a central component,” and performers adjust to the crowd’s engagement. “Theater is a collaborative art form.”

Clarence Brown, a Knoxville native and 1910 UT graduate, and his wife, Marian, endowed the theatre – at the time, UT’s largest single endowment. It was built without a center aisle because Brown “hated to see people leaving during the performances.” It was dedicated in November 1970 as one of the nation’s finest performance venues.

By Sandra Clark

The curtain will rise Friday, Sept. 2 for opening night of “Violet,” the first of eight productions for 2016-17 at Clarence Brown Theatre. This season could be the best yet.

“Violet” is filled with bluegrass, folk and gospel music in telling the story of a mountain girl scarred in a farm accident who takes a bus to Tulsa – via Johnson City, Kingsport, Knoxville, Nashville and Memphis – to be healed by an evangelical preacher. “Violet” runs through Sept. 18.

Other plays ahead are “The Crucible,” by Arthur Miller; “This Is Our Youth,” a comedy about three wayward adolescents; “A Christmas Carol,” the Charles Dickens classic; “Outside Mullingar,” a romantic comedy set in Ireland; “The Busy Body,” a comedy; “Top Girls,” a contemporary feminist play about sacrifices in reaching the top; and “Around the World in 80 Days,” from the novel by Jules Verne.

We’ll see plays for all people at a range of prices for all budgets: ■ Pay what you wish nights make the plays affordable to all ■ Open captioned performances include a text display of all words and sounds ■ Deaf night at the theatre provides four live interpreters and a barrier-free experience ■ Student matinees are scheduled during the school day at drastically reduced rates ■ A day for community provides an evening of free theatre including a talkback for a targeted audience identified by the Urban League in order to engage the under-served ■ Blue Star theatre offers discounts for military and veterans ■ Family feast provides dinner and $10 tickets

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Attracting new, younger members J. Fred Heitman’s job is his company, American Aquatics. He travels the country helping cities and counties with stormwater inspections.

He is an expert when it comes to fish sampling studies. But his real job is Rotary. In this Rotary year of 201617, he serves as Governor of District 6780, the home district for Knoxville’s seven Rotary clubs and 58 other clubs in East Tennessee.

Fred, who lives in Knoxville, is past president of The Rotary Club of Oak Heitman Ridge. He joined that club in 1998 when his company was located in Oak Ridge. Fred has managed to continue working fulltime and be a district governor, and that’s a neat trick. He’s changed the model and instead of visiting all 65 clubs, he’s had 16 cluster meetings with four or five clubs on average at each meeting. He’s also popping in unannounced, visiting clubs during their regular weekly meetings. “I like to sit and talk with who I call ‘table Rotarians,’” he said. “It’s been eye-opening to learn up close what great things our clubs and our Rotarians are doing in their communities.”

He has 10 goals for his year. One major goal is for each club to do one community project per month. “I want us to do these projects in our communities and tell the communities what we are doing, on Facebook, social media or through other media,” he says. “We tend to hide Rotary’s bright light under a basket.”

Another goal is for clubs to increase membership by 5 percent, especially recruiting younger members who will be the future of Rotary. “We have to attract young members going forward,” he says. “And that is starting to happen.”

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The Welcome Picnic for Pellissippi State Community College’s international students will be 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, in the College Courtyard at Pellissippi State’s Hardin Valley campus. The Rotary Club of Knoxville is sponsoring this event.

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YWCA honors area women

By Carol Z. Shane

“Eight Arts of the Vacuum Shop Studios� at Pellissippi State will feature the work of local artists, including this piece by Chelsie Nunn.

Art show at PSCC Hardin Valley Pellissippi State Community College will host the “Eight Artists of the Vacuum Shop Studios� exhibit in the Bagwell Center for Media and Art Gallery, 10915 Hardin Valley Road, through Sept. 9.

The exhibit features artists from Knoxville’s collaboratively-run Vacuum Shop Studios: Eleanor Aldrich, Heather Hartman, Kelly Hider, Ashton Ludden, Erin

Mullenex, Chelsie Nunn, Deb Rule and Jessie Van der Laan.

A reception to meet the artists will be held 4-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9. The exhibit is part of The Arts at Pellissippi State, an annual series that includes music and theatre performances, international celebrations, lectures and the fine arts. Info: pstcc.edu/ arts or 865-694-6400.

Chamber visits Cumulus Nearly 100 business professionals gathered at Cumulus Media, home of WOKI (news/talk), WNML AM/FM (sports) and WIVK (country) located on 4711 Old Kingston Pike, for breakfast networking with the Farragut West Knox Chamber. Pictured are Jeff Jarnigan, operations manager; Valerie Wann, sales; Channing Smith, morning news anchor WIVK; Angela Bridges, sales; Jimmy Hyams, sports director; and Jack Lee, sales manager. Photo by Nancy Anderson

It’s time for the 2016 Tribute to Women, presented by YWCA Knoxville. Every year, the institution honors a select group of women in specific fields. There’s also a Lifetime Achievement Award, and on Sept. 15, it goes to a woman who does a lot of good in a field familiar to anyone who has read the news lately.

Avice Evans Reid spent Avice Reid many years at TVA in information technology before coming to work for the city of Knoxville, where she’s been for the past nine years. She first served as executive director of Knoxville’s Police Advisory and Review Committee (PARC).

Reid started out as a volunteer committee member for PARC while she was still at TVA, and when the existing executive director stepped down, she moved into a leadership position.

During her years at PARC, she facilitated diversity training sessions for law enforcement recruits, educating the officers to “have a more open perception of people who are not like them,� says Reid. She brought in volunteers from various communities to interact with the recruits and “have open dialogue in a non-threatening way.� She also educated community members on better ways to interact with law enforcement.

Reid says, “Each of us woke up this morning with whatever experiences we’ve had.� Problems can often arise, she says, when people with one set of life experiences are expected to understand those with completely different backgrounds. Such problems escalate in tense situations.

Now the senior director of community relations for the city of Knoxville, Reid still oversees PARC. Her efforts have been so successful that, for the past three years, she’s served on the board of the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement. Her timely goal is “officers having more respect for citizens, and citizens having more respect for officers.�

Others honorees are: â– Technology and Research and Innovation â– Diana Hun, research and development staff, Oak Ridge National Laboratory â– Suzanne Parete-Koon, computational scientist and Titan user support specialist, Oak Ridge National Laboratory â– Andrea Rocha, postdoctoral research associate, Oak Ridge Associated Uni-

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Eighteen vendors will offer many different types of Asian food.

The dazzling Dragon Dance is one of the highlights of the festival. h

The third annual Knox Asian Fest is coming to town this weekend, and you won’t find a bigger, brighter, better party anywhere. With its mission to promote Asian cultural heritage in Tennessee and neighboring states, the festival showcases the best of each participating country’s rich traditions, crafts, arts and textiles.

The food alone is enough to get you off the sofa and into the city.

This year, it’s a bigger event all the way around.

Previously located in Krutch Park, it’s expanding to include Market Square.

“Last year we determined we needed more space,” says festival organizer Kumi Alderman, a Tennessee resident for 26 years whose own heritage is Japanese. “We wanted to have

The crowd enjoys a martial arts demonstration at last year’s Knox Asian Fest. Photos submitted

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more performers,” says Alderman, “and the people can move around.”

The impressive lineup features a professional dance troupe from Thailand and Sanshin Okinawa Minyo performers from the island of Okinawa. “Minyo” is a term for folk music found all over Japan, and “sanshin” is the traditional threestringed Okinawan guitar.

There are also demonstrations of martial arts, tai chi, meditation chanting, kimono shows, Chinese singing,

Performers of the 2015 festival’s Lion Dance Vietnamese, Laotian, Philippine and Indian dancing – and the spectacular Lion and Dragon Dances.

Now about that wealth of Asian food. This year there are 18 vendors – over twice as many as last year.

They’ll offer hand-rolled sushi and other Japanese treats, as well as food from

Malaysia, Laos, India, Philippines, China, Korea and Vietnam – the last including a vegan menu. There are also various food dem-

onstrations intended to educate the audience on ingredients, utensils and traditional culinary methods of preparation.

You can view and take part in arts such as pottery, flower arranging, bonsai, origami, calligraphy, painting, bead work and tea ceremony.

There are plenty of activities for children, including the popular Kids’ Passport attraction, where children can visit each country’s tent and learn a bit about it, including the language, capital, population, main industry, history, traditional

clothing and food, and how to say “thank you” in the local language.

They’ll collect stamps in their passports for each “country” visited.

It’s the perfect way to have one last end-of-summer bash with your kids, enjoy delicious food and sumptuous sights, and learn a little bit in the process.

The third Knox Asian Fest will be held 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 28, in Market Square and Krutch Park in downtown Knoxville. Admission is free. Info: knoxasianfestival.com

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• KNOXVILLE, TN - N. BROADWAY, MAYNARDVILLE HWY., HARDIN VALLEY RD., KINGSTON PIKE, MIDDLEBROOK PIKE, MORRELL RD. • POWELL, TN - 3501 EMORY RD.

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August 24, 2016

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N EWS FROM PARKWEST, WEST KNOXVILLE ’ S H EALTHCARE LEADER • T REATED WELL .COM • 374-PARK

Covenant Health teams up to help local man achieve his dream On April 3, 2016, Justin Snow completed his first full marathon. It was his fortieth birthday. While that in itself is a great story, it’s just one chapter for Snow, a bilateral hip replacement patient who underwent physical therapy with Parkwest Therapy Center at Fort Sanders West.

“I’ve always believed in going big and living the dream,” Snow says with a grin.

Snow has been active all his life, and has a passion for sports. After pitching for the baseball team at East Tennessee State University, he settled into the life of a family man, but never slowed down.

While training for his second half marathon in Justin Snow achieved his 2010, Snow began to feel pain dream of completing a full in his hips. He ignored the marathon on April 3, 2016, discomfort, pushed through, his 40th birthday. and finished the race.

He could no longer ignore the worsening pain when he was training for the full marathon the next year. “It got to the point where it was affecting my everyday life,” he says. Snow’s wife, Buffy, agrees.

“We would go to UT games, and he would have to stop five or six times on the way to the stadium,” Buffy Snow says. “We’d go to the grocery store, and his hips would just burn, and he’d have to find a place to sit down.”

Justin Snow pictured after completSnow was forced to sit down on the job ing the marathon with his wife, more often, and getting in and out of the Buff y, and their children, Madelyn, car was painful. This was particularly a Drew and Gabe. problem since his work required a lot of hours on the road.

His wife encouraged him to get the machine with his rehab,” Conley says. “He problematic pain checked out, but he lived had the kind of drive to recover that you don’t see every day.” with it for two years before finally going to Conley jokes that there see an orthopaedic surgeon. were a few times when “He had severe arthritis and bone spurs,” Snow had to be reined in.

Buffy Snow says. At the age of 35, it was “What I like about Mark recommended that Justin Snow undergo total is that he pushed me,” Snow hip replacement in not one, but both hips. says. “It was never easy, he “Hip and knee replacement surgery has always had a detailed daily been performed for more than 40 years,” plan for the exercises we orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Brian Edkin says, were going to do for the “and has reached a point of consistent Mark Conley, day, and he always had reliability and success for patients with a MSPT, OCS, something different for me variety of disabling conditions.”

CSCS, Cert. to do every time I came.”

The procedure was performed at Fort MDT At the end of four Sanders Regional Medical Center on Jan. 23 2012, and the day after the surgery, weeks of therapy, Snow says he could tell Snow covered impressive distance with a it had absolutely made a difference in his walker in the halls of the hospital. After strength, flexibility, and physical ability. a four-day stay and four days of inpatient Conley, meanwhile, ended the therapy sessions with a feeling he hadn’t seen the therapy, Snow was released.

Snow followed up with recommended last of Snow.

“I remember thinking, this guy is sessions at Parkwest Therapy Center at Fort Sanders West, where he was under going to do big things, despite what he’s the care of center manager Mark Conley. had to endure,” Conley says. “He just had “I had heard a lot of good things about unwavering confidence and positivity.”

One day in December of 2015, Snow Mark,” says Snow, “and he lived up to all the expectations.”Conley humbly returns was online and happened to learn that the praise to his patient. “He was an absolute 2016 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon

Joint replacement and age:

am I too young?

For patients like Justin Snow, having a total joint replacement earlier in life can position a patient to have quicker and better outcomes because they tend to have more strength and stamina to persevere through the procedure and physical therapy. Often, younger patients also have fewer health conditions in comparison to older Hal Cates, MD patients who are more apt to develop conditions such as diabetes and heart disease which can complicate surgery.

“Physicians have a wide selection of sizes and models to choose from for a best fit for

their patient. Just like wearing the proper shoe size, this level of customization goes a long way with having positive outcomes,” Hal Cates, MD, Parkwest orthopedic surgeon, said.

According to Dr. Cates, it’s best to evaluate your personal condition and level of discomfort in deciding when to move forward with having a total joint replacement.

“Putting the surgery off for years often causes your condition to worsen and further impede your overall quality of life,” Cates said. “This is a decision that you should make based on your surgeon’s evaluation and recommendation.”

marathon and my first thought was, ‘I knew it! I knew he would do something like this!’”

Conley thought about Snow throughout the race, knowing if Snow could go the distance, so could he.

“Seeing him there, pushing himself that way, doing more than most people would think possible, was more inspirational to me than anything I’d encountered in some time,” Conley says.

Justin Snow crossed the 50-yard line in Neyland Stadium, and collected his medal.

His feet were blistered, and he was tired, but his hips were just fine. After the race he went home, showered, got dressed, got in his car to drive to his daughter’s dance competition.

It might be good to put a “results not typical” disclaimer on Snow’s story, just because Snow is not a typical person. He’s younger than the average joint replacement patient, and he was in excellent health and very active going into the procedure.

Justin Snow enjoyed support Still, it’s the ultimate proof of how far from his family along the way joint replacement has come, and how far as he ran the 2016 Covenant patients can go with the right therapy Health Knoxville Marathon. after surgery.

Parkwest Therapy Center at Fort Sanders West provides comprehensive would be on April 3. That rehabilitation services, and compassionate just so happened to be Snow’s therapists. The therapy center participates birthday, and a milestone at in Focus on Therapeutic Outcomes, Inc. (FOTO), the nation’s largest results that. He would be turning 40.

The orthopaedic surgeon had database for physical and occupational cautioned against running, but had said therapy. Conley and his staff have received Snow could walk as much as he wanted multiple awards for excellent patient to. Snow called his wife and told her he outcomes and for exceeding national was going to walk 26.2 miles in the full averages for functional results.

“Most patients return to a normal level marathon on his birthday.

“I was a little hesitant, but I knew there of activity,” Dr. Edkin says.

All this expertise and all these wasn’t much I could say to talk him out of it,” his wife says. “If his hips started credentials can be summed up in a very bothering him, he was going to stop, but simple and seemingly uneventful day when Justin Snow is going about his business they never did bother him.”

When the day of the marathon arrived, at work, pitching a softball, playing with Conley was surprised to see his patient his kids at home, or walking through the grocery store with his wife. Snow’s greatest there as a participant.

“I was standing in the lobby of the testimony is that he doesn’t think about his convention center getting ready for my hips, anymore.

“If you think you might have a problem attempt at another marathon when who do I see walking by with two replaced hips and go see a surgeon, because you don’t have to a marathon bib of his own?” Conley says. feel that way,” Snow says. “Know your body, “I still get cold chills thinking about it. take care of your body, but don’t be afraid to Here he was, about to celebrate his fortieth push yourself. Always think big, and if you birthday by walking 26.2 miles for a full have a dream, go after it.”

Parkwest Medical Center receives NICHE designation Organization moves to the forefront of elder care Parkwest Medical Center announces it has received designation as a NICHE Hospital. The NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) designation indicates a hospital’s commitment to elder care excellence.

“The NICHE designation shows our dedication to providing patient-centered care for older adult patients,” says Lynn Cagle, BSN, MBA, CENP, vice president and chief nursing officer at Parkwest.

“Through our participation in the NICHE program — a leading elder care nursing program — we are able to offer evidence-based, interdisciplinary approaches that promote better outcomes, positive experiences, and improved care for older adults.

“This leads to greater satisfaction rates for patients, their families and staff.”

“Parkwest Medical Center shows a tremendous commitment to meet the most critical challenge of our times – quality care of older adults,” says Holly Brown, MSN, GNP-BC, NICHE program director.

“The hospital’s dedication to drive continuous improvement processes and enhance care marks them as leaders in the field.”

NICHE is an international program designed to help healthcare organizations improve the care of older adults. Based at NYU College of Nursing, NICHE consists of over 680 healthcare organizations in the United States, Canada, Bermuda, Singapore and Australia.

Three other Covenant Health facilities also carry the NICHE designation: Fort Sanders Regional, Fort Loudoun and LeConte Medical Centers.

For more information about NICHE, visit www.nicheprogram.org/.

For more information about Parkwest Medical Center, or to find a physician, visit www.TreatedWell.com or call 865-374-PARK.

THESE SHOES WERE MADE FOR WALKING. Get moving again at Parkwest Therapy Center.

Comprehensive rehabilitation for your life.

For more information, call 374-PARK

0808-1543

or visit TreatedWell.com.

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15’ NORRISCRAFT & trailer, 70HP Evinrude, Minn Cota trolling mtr., skis, $1,250. (865)201-9320.

ESTATE SALE, 1999 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe, 1 owner, 94K mi., diamond red, $3900. (865)680-2656.

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Classic Cars

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2012 JAYCO Skylark SKV 21’, 3500 gvw, v-nose, extremely light & efficient, $12,800 obo. Email: cay1@earthlink. net for pictures & more info or call 865-376-1040 2015 Bay Hill 5th whl, 1 owner, 36’L, 4 slides, king sz bed, 40” TV in LR, TV in BR & TV in stor bay, 2 dr reg sz refrig/freezer, DW, winter pkg, $59,900. (865) 376-7236 CAR TOW DOLLY - 2016, all cars/pu Swivels, tilts, never used, new ret. $2750. 1st $1050 cash. 864-275-6478

CHEVROLET CLASSIC - 1949. project car, call 4 details $3,500. (865)3636971.

I WOULD LIKE TO BUY a 1970 or 1971 Mercedes 280SL, or a 1961 - 1975 Jaguar XKE, or a Porsche 911, 912 or a 1970s or 1980’s Ferrari. I am willing to buy running or not running. Any Condition. I’m a local guy living in Grainger county. If you have one or know of one please call Call (865)621-4012.

OLDSMOBILE 88 - 1966. Garage kept 1966 Dynamic 88 Oldsmobile. 72,000 mi., $6,900. (865)457-9100.

Vehicles Wanted

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1988 FORD F-600 DUMP TRUCK 1FDNF60H5JVA43178 KN-1222407

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Dogs

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FOR SALE LIKE NEW HONDA MOTORCYCLE, 2012 Black Model # 13CTC Interstate, mileage 126, Windshield, Saddlebags, $8500.00.

Call (865)688-5640.

HARLEY DAVIDSON - 2015 Tri-Glide, 6000k, many extras. 84 yr. old owner needs to sell, health reasons. Very nice bike. $28k. 865-774-9791 HARLEY DAVIDSON 2014 ULTRA LIMITED FLHTK, 10,500 miles. $20,500. Call 865-740-0990.

SUZUKI - 2004 1400 Intruder, adult owned, gar. kept, never damaged, $2600. 865-806-1252

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Credit cards accepted. 615-740-7909 ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES - AKC reg., 1st shots, vet ck’d. $1500. Call (423) 519-0647.

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS AKC, West German bldlns, 6 M, 3 F, vet ck’d. health guar. $500. 865-323-2864.

GOLDEN DOODLE PUPS, F1B, Home raised, adorable bundles of fur, Deposits being taken. (423)733-9252.

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Services Offered General Services

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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.

Auto Notices

The owner and/or lien holders of the following vehicle are hereby notified of their rights to pay all charges, and reclaim said vehicle.

Failure to reclaim these vehicles will be deemed a waiver of all rights, title, and consent to dispose of said vehicle at public auction on Thursday September 1, 2016 at 8:30a.m. at 7301 Maynardville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37938.

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2005 CHEVY SSR, 6.0, chrome pkg., red, 11,540 mi, showroom quality, $32,500. Call 865-584-9252

Millen Garage Builders 865-679-5330

1999 35’ ALLEGRO BUS, 275 HP, Cat diesel pusher, $37,500. Shown by appt.

865-984-4786 please lv. message.

Motorcycles/Mopeds

Trucks

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(865)288-0556

GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS AKC, high quality from proven sire & dam. Fems. $450. 865-789-5648; 865-933-2032 GREAT PYRENEES - about 4 yrs. old, male, neutered. Not a livestock dog.

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LABRADOODLES, GOLDEN DOODLES - DOUBLE DOODLES. Non-shedding, intelligent, litter box trained. 865591-7220

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.

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423-566-3647 SHIH TZU puppies, AKC, Females $600; Males $500. Shots UTD. Warranty. 423-618-8038; 423-775-4016 SIBERIAN HUSKEY CKC, male, black/ gray/white, DOB 7/15/13, $300.

(931) 510-8888 TOY POODLE PUPS, BEAUTIFUL COLORING. TAKING DEP. Ready SEPT. 20. 2 MALES. crate trn’d. $650. 865221-3842 YORKIE PUP, MALE, 10 weeks old, adorable, $800. Sevierville (330)714-7541 Yorkie/Dachshund mix “Dorkies” female pups, parents AKC, shots, $299. (865) 712-2366

Other Pets PARROT & cage, Sweet Baby African Senegal, pd. $1400, sacrifice, $600 for all. Serious inq. (865)724-5151.

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2001 E. Magnolia Ave. Arts & Crafts Stain glass / glass art equip. Elec. saw, elec. shaper, glass, lead, tools & tables. $450 cash. (865)306-4263

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(865) 693-7901

Collectibles

BUYING OLD US COINS

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Electronics BOSE SOLO 15 TV SOUND SYSTEM, new in box, $225. Priced at Amazon 399.95. (865)986-2409.

Furniture

ESTATE SALE - Fri. & Sat. Aug. 26-27.

9am-3pm. HH & decor items, china, crystal, tools, hardware, keyboard, wood working & artist equip.

Brookvale Estates off Tazewell Pk. 5912 Blue Lake Cr.

Antiques Going Out of Business after 27 years.

Booth 88 at Dutch Valley Antique Mall 2401 Dutch Valley Dr. 37918.

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SEASON PARKING PASSES 9 - 9B - G10 All Lots Buy/Sell

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Please call (865)386-5804

MATCHING RECLINING - sofa & chair, made by Best Furn. Bought at Pease 2 wks ago, wife doesn’t like. Pd $1200, Sell $950. (865)705-5421

UT SEASON FOOTBALL TICKETS - for all home games. Sec. L row 39, $1500 per pair. Call (865)755-9090.

Guns & Ammunition

WANTED: 2 tickets for Titans vs Greenbay Packers game for Nov. 3rd. Robert, (865)719-7606.

REDHEAD GUN SAFE, holds 20 rifles, asking $500. Whirlpool refrig. side x side $200.(865)397-2674.

Wanted

Heavy Equipment

R12 FREON WANTED - Certified buyer will pick up and pay CASH for cylinders and cases of cans. (312)2919169

KUBOTA MX5000 WITH LOADER, 2 wheel dr., 299 hours. Phone (423)346-2179.

Lawn & Garden

Announcements

CONCRETE/METAL YARD DECOR - To give away as is, 2 trophy style and 2 rectangle planter, 2 benches 1 bird bath all concrete. 1 metal windmill.

Need to move now. (865)922-8713

Adoptions

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Merchandise - Misc.

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.

UTILITY TRAILERS ALL SHAPES & SIZES AVAILABLE 865-986-5626

Musical RUDOLPH WURLITZER PIANO, Beautiful, with bench. $400. (865)982-7816; 865-604-4701.

TROMBONE, Bach Stratavarius, model 36 w/nickle outer slide. Hard & lthr cases. All acces. Name your price. (865)603-4528.

Sporting Goods 2 COMPLETE SETS of scuba gear, $1200 each. (865) 806-1252

Storage Sheds 8.5’ x 12.5’ building w/barn roof shingles, nice, insulated, $1500. 865-2372366; 865-441-9564

Tickets/Events

2 BUYING

UT FOOTBALL TICKETS TOP CASH PAID WE PAY MORE THAN THE OTHER GUYS 687-9984 RON

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689-9318 DAVID

CASH FOR ALL UT TICKETS 687-8665 4 UT SEASON TICKETS - Sec J, Row 36, seats 14, 15, 16 & 17. lower level $1500/pr. (865) 806-1273

1990 up, any size OK 865-384-5643

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THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPT. 4 “The Three Musketeers,” Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Ave. Performances: 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 1 and 5 p.m.

Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. Info/tickets: 2083677, knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com, zack@ childrenstheatreknoxville.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 24 Books Sandwiched In: “Republic Lost: The Corruption of Equality and the Steps to End It” by Lawrence Lessig, noon, East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Info: 215-8801.

Knoxville Writers’ Group meeting, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Naples Italian Restaurant, 5500 Kingston Pike.

All-inclusive lunch, $12. Visitors and guests welcome.

RSVP by Monday, Aug. 22. Info/RSVP: 983-3740.

THURSDAY, AUG. 25 Rehearsal of The Golden Tones, a senior (age 50+) women’s chorus, 1:30 p.m., Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort, 271 Moss Grove Blvd. New members welcome. Info: mandb96@att.net or Martha Farrelly, 687-9222.

Sugar High!, 8:30-10 p.m. Sugar Mama’s, 135 S. Gay St. Free stand-up comedy show featuring Craig Holcombe and Andy Cummins from Greenville, S.C.

SATURDAY, AUG. 27

Arts Center, Hardin Valley Campus, 10915 Hardin Valley Road. Thirteen roles available. Auditions open to the community. Info: facebook.com/pstcctheatre.

TUESDAY, AUG. 30 Einstein Simplified Comedy Improv troop, 8 p.m., Scruffy City Hall, Market Square. Free admission.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 1 Authors Guild of Tennessee meeting, 11 a.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 225 Jamestowne Blvd. Published authors are invited to attend. Info: authorsguildoftn.org.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, SEPT. 1-2 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Drive. Info/registration: Linda Lawson, 218-3375.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 2 Gallery showing and play performances of The Moving Theatre’s presentation of Chekhov’s “The Boor,” 6-10 p.m., Fluorescent Gallery on Central St. Features works by painters Ocean Starr Cline and Robert H. Thompson, costumer Brigid KO, and hair and makeup by LOX salon. Info: MovingTheatreKnoxville@gmail.com.

Public reception for new exhibitions, 5-9 p.m., Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. Exhibitions include: “Slot Machine” by Stephen Reid Carcello; “We The People” by Antuco Chicaiza; Projects by Emily Taylor; “A Time of Recent Creativity” by Anthony Donaldson; “Cosmic Order” by Eurichea Showalter Subagh Ball.

Info: 523-7543, or knoxalliance.com.

“Roses in Pots: Selecting and Planting for Patio Spaces,” 10 a.m., Crestwood Hills LadyBugs Garden Club. Presented by Master Gardener and Consulting Rosarian Brian Townsend. RSVP required.

Info/RSVP: Linda Wimbrow, 966-2421.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 3

FRIDAY, SEPT. 16 Online registration deadline for the Marine Mud Run, to be held Saturday, Sept. 17. Individual waves, 8 a.m.; team waves, 11:30 a.m. Course: 3 miles of off-road running, which entails some obstacles, hills and mud pits. Info/registration: knoxmud.org.

SATURDAY, SEPT 17 Cades Cove Heritage Tour, 1:30 p.m., Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend.

Tickets: $15. Info/reservations: 448-8838.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, SEPT. 17-18 John Sevier Days Living History Weekend, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Marble Springs State Historic Site, 1220 W. Governor John Sevier Highway. Includes: demonstrations, food, drinks and more. Admission: $5 adult; $3 kids 7 to 15; 6 and under free. Info: 573-5508; infor@marblesprings.net; marblesprings.net.

MONDAY, SEPT. 19 “Vermiculture: Worm Composting,” 1-2 p.m., Davis Family YMCA, 12133 S. Northshore Drive.

Presented by Master Gardeners Marsha Lehman and Sandra Lee. Info: 777-9622.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 20

TUESDAY, SEPT. 6

TUESDAY, SEPT. 22

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

“Bulbs: Now is the time! They’re not just for Spring Blooms,” 11 a.m.-noon, Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by Master Gardener Alice Greene. Info: 329-8892.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, AUG. 27-28

SATURDAY, SEPT. 10

Murder mystery play “The Mismatching’s of Madeline Matchmaker,” 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway. Tickets: Saturday dinner play, $20 or table of eight $150; Sunday dessert matinee: $15 for one to four people or $12 for five to eight people. Proceeds go to the Adult Missions and Outreach. Info/tickets: 680-7032.

Cades Cove Heritage Tour, 1:30 p.m., Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend.

Tickets: $15. Info/reservations: 448-8838.

“It’s the End of Summer - How are Your Roses?” 3:15-4:15 p.m., Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golfclub Road. Presented by Master Gardeners Carolyn Noey and Carolyn Kiser. Info: 588-8813 or knoxlib.org.

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

Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee.

Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org.

Second Saturday Concert at The Cove: Vinyl Mania, 6-8 p.m., The Cove at Concord Park, 11808 S. Northshore Dr. Free concert; bring blankets or lawn chairs. Presented by Knox County Parks & Recreation.

Info: Jennifer Linginfelter, 215-4579; or Michael Grider, 215-4750.

MONDAY, AUG.29

Live sound mixing workshop, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Laurel Theatre, 1538 Laurel Ave. Includes: basics of microphone usage, gain settings, monitor and house mixing, house and channel EQ, and use of mixing boards. Info/registration: 522-5851.

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

“Vermiculture: Worm Composting,” 1-2 p.m., Cansler Family YMCA, 616 Jessamine St. Presented by Master Gardeners Marsha Lehman and Sandra Lee. Info: 637-9622.

Auditions for Children’s Theatre production of “The Haunting of Hill House,” 4:30-7:30 p.m., 109 E. Churchwell Ave. By appointment only. At least 12 available roles Ages 12-18 only. Audition appointment: dennis@childrenstheatreknoxville.com. Info: 208-3677; knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com; zack@ childrenstheatreknoxville.com.

“It’s the End of Summer - How are Your Roses?” 3:15-4:15 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by Master Gardeners Carolyn Noey and Carolyn Kiser. 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; $5, students and JCA members. Info: on Facebook.

“Raise the Roots” dinner benefiting CAC Beardsley Community Farm, 6-9 p.m., The Plaid Apron, 1210 Kenesaw Ave. Tickets: $60 or $200 for table of four.

Info: beardsleyfarm@gmail.com.

Asian Festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Market Square.

Free admission. Activities include: food, live music performances, dance performances, Kimono show, Tea Ceremony and more. Info/event schedule: knoxasianfestival.com.

Closing reception for “Encore,” an exhibition of the work of 11 graduates from UT School of Art, 1-4 p.m., Ewing Gallery of Art & Architecture, 1715 Volunteer Blvd. Info: 974-3200 or ewing-gallery.utk. edu.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, SEPT. 14-15

Cades Cove tour with Bill Landry, 9:30 a.m. departure from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend. Cost: $60. Advance reservations required. 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: www.feralfelinefriends.org.

Around the World in 82 Days, 2-3 p.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Info: 470-7033.

Authors Rachel Holbrook and Bobbi Phelps Wolverton, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Union Ave Books, 517 Union Ave. Info: 951-2180.

Cades Cove Heritage Tour, 1:30 p.m., Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend.

Tickets: $15. Info/reservations: 448-8838.

Dwight Yoakam to perform, 7 p.m., Back Porch on the Creek, 601 Lovell Road. Tickets: $40 and $60.

Tickets: KnoxvilleTickets.com; 656-4444 or 877-9959961. Info: BackPorchontheCreek.com.

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

Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee.

Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org.

“Propagation: Make More of What You Already Have,” 10:30-11:30 a.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Free presentation by master gardener Lisa Churnetski. Info: 470-7033.

“Sailing Along the Nile” Family Fun Day, 1-4 p.m., McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 1327 Circle Park Drive. Tours, crafts and activities exploring ancient Egyptian civilization and culture. Free and open to the public. Reservations not necessary. Info: 974-2144.

Stargazing Workshop, 9:30 p.m., Marble Springs State Historic Site, 1220 W. Gov. John Sevier Highway. Cost: $1 donation. Includes indoor video/ lecture on Venus and Jupiter and outdoor viewing of the conjunction of the two planets. Info: info@ marblesprings.net or 573-5508.

Vintage baseball, noon and 2:30 p.m., Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorn Grove Pike. Games and parking free; concessions available. Bring lawn chair or blanket for seating. Info: ramseyhouse.org.

SUNDAY, AUG. 28

Collaborative. Tickets: $30; family, $60. Includes: Unlimited Asian-style noodle bowls, beer tasting, nonalcoholic beverages, live music. Info: facebook.com/ ChefsCollaborativeKnoxville.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 8

SUNDAY-SATURDAY, SEPT. 11-17 Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee. Begins and ends at Cumberland Mountain State Park in Crossville.

Registration fee is based on the number of days participating. Info: thebrat.org.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 24 “Fall Lawn Repair,” 10:30-11:30 a.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Presented by Master Gardener Ron Pearman. Info: 470-7033.

FRIDAY, SEPT.30 Oktoberfest fundraiser to benefit the Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra, 5:30 p.m., Willow Ridge Garden Center, 97 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge. Tickets: $65.

Info/tickets: 483-5569.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, SEPT. 30-OCT. 2 Greekfest, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 4070 Kingston Pike. Includes: authentic Greek food and pastries, live music, traditional Greek dancing and costumes, and shopping. Admission: $2 adults; children 12 and under are free. Weekend passes: $3. Info: 5225043 or greekfesttn.com.

SATURDAY, OCT. 1 Cades Cove Heritage Tour, 1:30 p.m., Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend.

Tickets: $15. Info/reservations: 448-8838.

Farragut Lions Club Charity Car Show, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Chilhowee Park. All proceeds to support Lions Club service projects. Info/registration: farragut.tnlions. org.

SATURDAY, OCT. 8 “Bulbs: Now is the time! They’re not just for Spring Blooms,” 1:30-2:30 p.m., Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golfclub Road. Presented by Master Gardener Alice Greene. Info: 588-8813 or knoxlib.org.

Cades Cove Heritage Tour, 1:30 p.m., Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend.

Tickets: $15. Info/reservations: 448-8838.

THURSDAY, OCT. 13

Fall rehearsals begin for the Shannondale Singers, a mixed voice community chorus, 1:30 p.m., Shannondale Retirement Community main building assembly room, 801 Vanosdale Road. New singers welcome. Info: mandb96@att.net or 687-9222.

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

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; $5, students and JCA members. Info: on Facebook.

MONDAY-TUESDAY, AUG. 29-30

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 14

SATURDAY, OCT. 15

Auditions for Pellissippi State Community College’s upcoming production of “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson,” 6:30-10 p.m., Clayton Performing

Noodle Bowl Festival, 6-8:30 p.m., Blue Slip Winery, 300 W. Depot Ave. Family-friendly, casual picnic-style community event hosted by the Chefs

Cades Cove Heritage Tour, 1:30 p.m., Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend.

Tickets: $15. Info/reservations: 448-8838.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 13

B-4 • AUGUST 24, 2016 • Shopper news

News from Concord Christian School

First day of school Concord Christian School and Preschool welcomed students new and old recently on the first day of school.

Continuing to have record growth, the school and preschool celebrated the return to classes with a Back 2 School Kick Off as well as a Launch Day. Launch Day provides elementary students and parents to have oneon-one time with their teacher, while middle and high school students are able to participate in scheduled walkthrus, welcome breakfasts and new student luncheons.

Families celebrated their children’s first day by sharing photos with friends and family. With waitlists in several of the grades and max capacity in others, Concord continues to praise God for His goodness.