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Severance won’t seek re-election

Kim Sepesi Severance will serve out her term on the school board but will not seek re-election, she said Friday. She has taken a job with March of Dimes as community director. Severance, who lives in Powell, represents District 7 where county commissioner R. Larry Smith is term-limited and might seek the school board seat. Severance said she has been looking for employment since losing her job in reorganization at Rural/Metro. “I have enjoyed serving, but my new job responsibilities won’t allow it,” she said. “I never intended to be a career politician.” – S.Clark

IN THIS ISSUE

Miracle Maker John Derek Faulconer’s new job has a lot of unknowns, but he’s certain that he’s in the right place because he’s with the right students – the students who will be coming to the Career Magnet Academy at Pellissippi State.

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See Betsy Pickle’s story on A-9

Let ‘em eat cookies

For one brief, shining moment during the Dec. 9 school board meeting called to discuss Dr. James McIntyre’s request to extend his contract for an additional year (through the end of 2017), he gave teachers a reason to believe that he’d heard them.

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See Betty Bean’s story on A-4

Kentucky school to honor ex-Vol

Nothing like this has ever happened before. A high school in Kentucky will name the basketball court and gymnasium for a former Tennessee guard. OK, there is more to the story: Rodney Woods was a shooting star at Lone Jack High in Fourmile, Ky., before he ran the floor for Ray Mears’ Volunteers.

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Bill “Santa” Larson (right) asks Charles Goan if he’s been a good boy this year at the Northside Kiwanis Club meeting last week. Pianist Goan and violinist Mary Ann Fennell, both of whom are club members, played Christmas and holiday music at what turned into an old-fashioned Christmas show, with great music, jokes, food and fun. See more photos and Jake Mabe’s story on page A-3

Haslam, legislature fund $30 million for Halls cess of $30 million. Jim Snowden, engineer in Knox County’s public works department, said TDOT and Blalock have agreed to repave and repair potBy Sandra Clark and Jake Mabe holes in the existing road as part of this contract before commencTennessee Department of Transing new construction. portation (TDOT) has awarded the Sidewalks are included on both contract to five-lane Hwy. 33 (Maysides from Ledgerwood to Quarry nardville Highway) from LedgerRoad, along with 10 foot shoulwood Road to the Union County ders. Past Quarry Road to the line. The award went to Charles county line the road will have 10 Blalock & Sons Inc. foot shoulders on both sides and The 6.241 mile project is exno sidewalks. pected to be complete by May When finished, the road will 31, 2016. Blalock’s bid was include drainage and a center turn $29,986,969.69. Four other conlane, completing a project that’s tractors submitted bids, all in ex-

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KCS assesses tennis courts

Knox County Schools spokesperson Melissa Ogden says that the school system’s maintenance and operations department is assessing the status of the Halls tennis courts – located next to Halls Elementary School and in front of the Halls High baseball field – for inclusion in future physical plant upgrades. The tennis courts have fallen into disrepair. It was unclear ear-

lier this fall whether the courts were owned by the school system or Knox County government, thereby determining whether the school system or county parks and recreation would be responsible for maintenance. The Halls High tennis team has expressed interest in using the courts as a practice facility if possible. Several community members have also expressed interest in using the tennis courts. Ogden says PPUs will be developed for the next fiscal year later this winter.

Alexander must step up on Reeves confirmation By Betty Bean pronounced her A-OK. She has Who is Lamar Alexander hurt- an unblemished reputation and ing by blocking the confirmation the American Bar Association’s of a new judge to sit in United unqualified stamp of approval. States District Court, Eastern DisShe was the first trict of Tennessee? woman president The answer is that Alexander’s of the Tennessee petulant political ploy is hurtBar Association ing the people of East Tennessee, and would become who, if asked, would probably say the first woman to they’d like to see justice served in sit in the Eastern a timely manner and their tax dolDistrict. lars used efficiently. The federal court docket in Alexander Knoxville consists of about 80 percent criminal Alexander’s blocking of Knox- cases that can only be tried by Arville lawyer Pam Reeves’ appoint- ticle III judges (so named because ment to the federal bench doesn’t they are empowered under Article serve justice and is costing tax- III of the constitution to wield payer money. “the judicial power of the United Reeves, who was nominated States”). Phillips’ retirement has May 16 to fill the seat vacated by left Chief Judge Tom Varlan as Tom Phillips, who formally retired the only Article III judge sitting in Aug. 1, is an utterly non-controver- Knoxville, although he is ably assial candidate who has the respect sisted by Judge Leon Jordan, who of Republicans and Democrats retired and assumed senior status alike. Both Tennessee senators in 2001. The backlog of criminal met with her earlier this year and cases is ballooning, and civil cases

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are being held up by criminal proceedings, which by law must be resolved speedily. Attorney Don Bosch does a great deal of work in federal court. He is a Democrat whose name was among those originally mentioned to fill the Phillips vacancy (speculation is that he couldn’t take the pay cut). He wishes that Congress would quit playing politics with the judgeships and traces origins of the current state of gridlock back to the fight over the nomination of Robert Bork to the United States Supreme Court in 1987. He says the practice of holding judgeships for ransom, particularly at the district level, needs to stop. “This is an exceptionally overworked judiciary in our district. The backlog of work is staggering and the need for a judge is real and immediate. When our politicians, irrespective of party stripe, fail to see things like this, it’s time for a change,” he said. Article III judges from other jurisdictions, mostly from the

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Central High School choral director Beckye Thomas confers with Santa (aka Peyton Reed) before the Mighty Musical Monday performance. Thomas directed a Christmas show Dec. 12 The Central High School Bobcat Company performs during a recent Mighty Musical Monday at the Tennessee Theatre. The popuat the school. lar Christmas performance also featured Central’s Select Choraliers and Bill Snyder and Freddie Brabson on the house organ.

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Jordan Hill prepares for his role as a reindeer with the Bobcat Company.

Taylor Ponder, Hannah Reed, Angel Foirster and Heather Gales visit the backstage snack table before performing. Photos by Wendy Smith

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Making Christmas memories Well, I did it. Color me guilty. No. Scratch that. Color me Christmas red and green.

Jake Mabe PULL UP A CHAIR Yep, even ol’ Ebenezer here turned into George Bailey at the end of “It’s A Wonderful Life” last week. How could one not after making such magical Christmas memories? It started with a perfectly poignant one, saying goodbye to Fountain City resident Mary Kerr. Kerr has spent more than 40 years working for Knox County Schools. She retires from the Partners in Education program in Special Affairs, where she kept Scott Bacon in line (no easy task!) and worked and worked and worked to help make the Original Knox County Schools Coupon Book sales a success each year. Treats continued at the Halls Middle School open house, at which student artwork was displayed and the eighth grade band played. “They (art students) ask and ask when the art show is coming,” says art teacher Shellie Ayres. “It’s one way for them to show their talent. They’ve done an amazing job.” That, my friends, is an understatement. Lireal Campbell, 9, a Copper Ridge student, proudly pointed out sister Rhianna’s rendering of her late, beloved dog Boy. “And that’s just sloppy work!” Lireal cracked. If that was sloppy work,

I’d love to see Rhianna’s best work. The so-called “sloppy” work was super. Students created Slender Man. I had to Google that one. Guess that’s what happens when one’s cultural references stop about May 1992. The showstopper was the holiday edition of the Northside Kiwanis Club at The Foundry. Folks, it was like an old-time Christmas variety show. The jokes jumped. “Do you play the ‘Hallelujah Chorus’?” somebody asked. “Not on this piano,” cracked Charles Goan. One key wasn’t hammering on pitch. Charles played like Van Cliburn anyway. He was accompanied by violinist Mary Ann Fennell, familiar to any KSO fan, who timed her joke perfectly. “Can we avoid that note?” Charles asked, referring to the tinny key. “I can!” she said, plucking her violin strings. The audience joined in on Christmas and holiday favorites, singing from songbooks from the old Hamilton National Bank (“Join at the most convenient office!”). “We forgot to tell you we don’t charge,” Mary Ann said. ‘We forgot to tell you we don’t pay,” somebody fired back. Mike Gerard penned a poem satirizing “Twas The Night Before Christmas” and fellow member John McStay’s alma mater, the University of Florida. Bill Larson, a dead ringer for Santa Claus yearround, wore his Santa hat and asked Goan if he’d been a good boy this year. “At my age, it’s easy to be bad.” All that was missing was Andy Williams. Although it’s been said

Mary Kerr gazes at the banner attendees were asked to sign at her retirement party last week at the Sarah Simpson Center. Signing it is Halls Middle School secretary and Kerr’s longtime friend and one-time coworker Anita Loy. Kerr, a Fountain City resident, retires after a 40-plus year career with Knox County Schools. She is best known now as “the school coupon book lady” through her hard work with Knox County Partners in Education. We love ya, Mary! Photos by Jake Mabe

Sixth graders’ artwork Examples of sixth graders’ artwork at the Halls Middle art show open house

Lireal Campbell shows off her sister Rhianna Campbell’s artwork, “Boy,” at the Halls Middle School open house, which featured the talent of art and eight grade band students.

Charles Goan plays the piano and Mary Ann Fennell plays the violin, delighting Kiwanis Club members and guests with Christmas and holiday classics.

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government Neighborhood groups, beware! The Rogero Administration’s behind-the-scenes dealings in the Fort Sanders community do not bode well for neighborhood groups across the city.

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As Cari Gervin pointed out in a comprehensive story in the Dec. 11 Metro Pulse, the Fort Sanders Forum agreement of 14 years ago has been negated as the city has negotiated with Covenant Health to expand the footprint of Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. The evidence which Gervin uncovered is striking and ominous. This is especially surprising given the 2011 candidate promises of Mayor Rogero to be sensitive to neighborhood concerns while being transparent. Neither has occurred here. The tacit assault on Fort Sanders began with the UT/city task force on the World’s Fair Park. The intent of the task force, driven by UT leaders with the backing of former UT professor Bill Lyons (now deputy to the mayor), is to convert the green space of the south lawn of World’s Fair Park to a new Clarence Brown and/or Carousel theatre plus a multitude of outdoor performance venues. A six-story building there has even been mentioned. Its future awaits yet another World’s Fair Park master plan at taxpayers’ expense. What has gone on behind the scenes remains unknown, but what is known is that Fort Sanders leaders like Stan Webster and Randall DeFord are on the outside looking in. 2014 may not be a good year for the neighborhood. Knox Heritage, under the able leadership of Kim Trent, has been working to save the few historic homes remaining. Trent has been cautious in her comments on Rogero due to past friendship and an effort not to burn bridges. But it is well known that the top leadership of Knox Heritage is deeply perplexed by the appar-

ent alliance between Team Rogero and Covenant to ditch the 2000 Fort Sanders agreement. The hospital, instead of going to the other parties to the agreement, went straight to the mayor’s office with Knox Heritage and the Fort Sanders neighborhood group left outside. Corporate leaders have found Team Rogero to be a most agreeable partner as it prepares for a second and final term run in 2015. Given that Rogero has not excluded a property tax increase proposal this coming year, she is anxious to make friends among corporate Knoxville. One would think the city administration would be on the side of the neighborhood or at least an honest, objective broker. Neither appears to be the case, which should send a warning signal to all neighborhoods across Knoxville. What is even more surprising here is that DeFord (past president of Knox Heritage and longtime Fort Sanders resident) has been a strong Rogero supporter as has been Trent. But now the city seems to be working against itself as it helps shred the Fort Sanders Forum agreement signed off by city council at a special called council meeting in Fort Sanders. Council as a whole does not seem to have been consulted either. ■ The city is spending $219,000 to study employee salaries. This seems awfully high for a study which could largely be googled off the Internet. Council actually debated it in some depth given the fiscal jam the city may face this year with adding another $6 million to offset the pension fund debt. The recent pension charter changes did little to help the short term issues. Council members Marshall Stair, Duane Grieve and former mayor Daniel Brown voted to defer the matter for several months to determine if there were funds available. Since the mayor was not at council that night due to delayed air flights out of Washington, that seemed to be a reasonable position, but it was voted down. ■ Happy Holidays to all and may 2014 be a bright one for East Tennessee.

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Let ’em eat cookies For one brief, shining moment during the Dec. 9 school board meeting called to discuss Dr. James McIntyre’s request to extend his contract for an additional year (through the end of 2017), he gave teachers a reason to believe that he’d heard them. He started with an unwonted show of humility, complimenting Knox County teachers for “doing a terrific job of educating our students in our classrooms. We are seeing some remarkable progress …” Their hopes soared when he acknowledged the criticisms they’ve leveled at his administration in recent months. Some even detected a slight quiver in his voice: “Based on the feedback we have received, and what we’ve heard over the last weeks and months, I think

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it’s pretty clear that … I do need to make sure that our teachers both feel supported and are supported in the work that we are doing of effectively educating our children. “There’s been a lot said about me, over the last few weeks, much of it by folks who really don’t know me – as a parent, as an educator, as a dad. So I’ll say just this: “I’ve dedicated my life to education. All that I hope to do, and in fact all that I’ve ever wanted to do, is provide a great education to children, so that they have a bright future. “In my current role, I

have the ability to have a positive impact on literally tens of thousands of young people every single day and I recognize that that is a unique privilege. “There’s no place that I’d rather be, and no work I’d rather do than provide for the educational needs of the students of Knox County Schools.” This sounded good. It was cause for hope. Maybe, some thought, he really does understand their concerns. And then he asked the board to tack an additional year onto what was then a 3-year contract. But he would once again forego the $5,570 salary increase to which he is entitled but has never accepted. Instead, he said he would like this sum to be designated as a teacher appreciation fund for “recognition activities.”

Effusive praise from school board members (many of whom will be called to account during the 2014 elections for voting for the unnecessary contract extension) ensued. They appreciate his willingness to get by on his $222,800 base salary plus assorted perks including $1,200 per month for retirement, an $800 car allowance and additional money for professional growth. It’s fair to say that teachers – many of whom take summer jobs to make ends meet, and who have noted McIntyre’s lack of support when the state curtailed salary increases, eliminated bargaining rights and abolished tenure protection – were not much impressed. Maybe that changed last week. Just before the holiday break, McIntyre demonstrated his appreciation by sending a bunch of daisies and a box of Publix cookies out to the schools. Or maybe it didn’t.

Huber vote shows rift on land use John Huber’s plan to build 328 apartments and a marina on the 100-acre Melgaard farm in West Knox County was barely approved, 6-5, at county commission last week. The rezoning and sector plan amendment are surely headed to court, as lawyers John King (pro) and Wayne Kline (no) maneuvered to get their points into the record. The debate sparked reflection on how we live today and in the future. Some call it “urban sprawl;” others “The American Dream.” Listen to a slice of the debate: South Knox commissioner Mike Brown opposed Huber’s plan. Somewhat bizarrely he said: “The issue to me is we’re slipperyBrown sloping on the edge of setting a precedent here that will remain forever.” Brown was upset that MPC Director Mark Donaldson had cited Plan East Tennessee (PlanET) in defending Huber’s proposal to consolidate density into 4-story apartments while preserving 25 acres of green space on steep slopes. Current zoning allows 1 to 5 units per acre, and Huber had argued the alternative was clear-cutting to build a traditional subdivision. The Melgaard family said the land had been on the market for three years with Huber the only interested buyer. “PlanET and Agenda 21 want to bring all the people into the cities and stack them in 50 story buildings

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and let the farms go back to nature,” Brown said. East Knox commissioner Sam McKenzie said it’s a generational dif ference. “People our age want that house with an acre lot; these McKenzie 20-somethings don’t think like we do.” He also zapped Brown with a nod toward black helicopters. “How do we not build on steep slopes? By building on the good parts (of the prop-

GOSSIP AND LIES ■ Nick Della Volpe is kindly called “irrepressible.” His critics are harsher. So when Gov. Bill Haslam emailed Christmas greetings to his million-plus personal friends across the state, he included an invitation to contact him any time about any subject. Now Della Volpe has become a BFF to Steve Borden, TDOT’s Region I manager, talking with him weekly if not daily about road improvements around Knoxville Center mall to increase visibility and access. So Nick asked Haslam to be aware of a recent

erty),” McKenzie said. Commissioner Amy Broyles voted against the Huber development because of “density and the marina,” but she defended PlanET while noting that the commission had not adopted its conclusions. Commissioner Tony Norman voted yes, saying he also has problems with the marina, which has a lengthy state and federal approval process ahead. But Norman agreed with Huber’s statement that, “This is low density. We’re taking the density and pushing it onto the better part of the land and conserving everything around it.” Wow. Allies Broyles, McKenzie and Norman with widely disparate views, and Broyles voting with Mike Brown. Not talking at all were yes voters R. Larry Smith, Dave Wright, Brad Anders and Jeff Ownby.

And sitting silent for 2-plus hours was Richard Briggs, in whose district the development lies. Only when the roll call was underway did he speak: “I am your voice,” he told the neighboring property owners. He voted no, but it was too little, too late. Even though he had made the motion to approve, Larry Smith paused dramatically before voting yes, as if his vote was in question. Not so. Smith has been voting with developers since birth. Also voting no were atlarge commissioners Ed Shouse and Mike Hammond. Both are countywide candidates in May 2014 – Shouse for trustee and Hammond for Criminal Court clerk. The property is located near the Westland Drive interchange with Pellissippi Parkway near Emory Church Road.

Della Volpe-sponsored resolution adopted by Knoxville City Council on the subject. He quickly received a form email saying Haslam appreciated the comment and it was being forwarded to TDOT. He then got a form letter from Steve Borden saying, “Thank you for your concern …” “The only people listening to me are NSA,” laughed Della Volpe. ■ “Location, location, location,” said MPC executive director Mark Donaldson in explaining why he and his staff recommended 328 apartment units near the Westland Drive interchange with Pellissippi Parkway, an area of farms and single family homes.

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Leaving the bench, ‘ain’t retiring’ By Jake Mabe Thirty years a public servant, Dale Workman is going out as the Halls Man of the Year. Workman will complete his term as Knox County Circuit Court judge, but he’s not using the word retirement just yet. He might just be working for wife Linda 24/7 if he ain’t careful. Workman grew up in Lincoln Park, had a teacher there who was dating a young lawyer named George Morton. Something clicked. His father, Frank, had worked for the city of Knoxville in several roles, finally as claims investment right-of-way chief for the law director. Frank said education is important. His children

were going to have what he didn’t. Dale graduated from Fulton High in 1964 – but not before meeting Linda in a chemistry class – earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from UT in June 1968 and an LL.B. (now a JD) from UT Law School in December 1969. The dates are correct. “I was the last generation on the 3-3 plan,” in which you could begin attending law school after three quarters if you were passing. He spent a year with the law firm of Poore, Cox, Baker, McCauley, Ray and Bryne, before moving to Lockett, Slovis and Weaver. (“Two Democrats and one Republican, I balanced them out when I got there.”)

as a trial lawyer for Knox County. Little did I know what that would lead me to.” Maner had a stroke in December 1982. Workman ran for the job and was elected. “The city went out of the Judge Dale Workman Photo by Jake Mabe school business and the Workman dabbled in world was changing almost politics beginning with daily with the Government the Young Republicans. He Liability Act.” In 1990, Workman ran for was asked to manage Charlie Maner’s campaign for Circuit Court judge and was law director in 1972, then elected. There’s a story there. “I owed a lot to Judge the countywide Republican ticket, in which Parky Chester Mahood. I had run Strader, Joe Jenkins and against him and lost for an Mildred Doyle were all run- open seat and think I ran ning (Doyle unopposed for the right way. He had some pressure to retire early bere-election). They all won. “Charlie wasn’t a trial cause there was a Democratlawyer, so in January 1973, ic governor and he could apI went to work part-time point a Democrat who could

then have the advantage of running as an incumbent. He wouldn’t do it and gave me the opportunity to run for an open seat. That’s part of the reason why I’m (stepping down) when I am.” In 1992, Workman says 60-some jury trials were tried in his court. Last year, that number was 12. “There were thousands of asbestos litigations pending since the 1980s.” Workman credits Judy Flynn with managing the docket. He says he remembers what it’s like to be a trial lawyer and is purposefully hard on young lawyers. “I probably have a reputation. You have to be prepared in court.” He says he’s tried to make decisions based on whether he could go home and sleep at night, whether he was “right, wrong or indifferent.” He wrote a book on the history of the Knox County Circuit Court. He has writ-

ten two other pieces, neither yet published. Government service was tough on his family. Linda hates politics. But, it gave Workman time to be there for his kids, at the Halls Community Park, at basketball games, helping with homework. Daughter Michelle Wilson works in accounting for KUB. She and husband Brian have two children, Nicholas and Mathew. Dana Henegar and husband Mark, a pharmacist, have a daughter, Hallie. Son Brandon (Dana’s twin) is a captain in the Sheriff’s Office. He and wife Nicole have a son, Evan. “All of ’em have left, all of ’em have come back to Halls.” Daddy Frank taught him two things. “If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right” and “to whom much is given, much is expected.” “I’ve been given a lot, so I give back. Corny, but I believe it.”

Kentucky high school honors former Vol, Rodney Woods Nothing like this has ever happened before. A high school in Kentucky will name the basketball court and gymnasium for a forMarvin mer Tennessee guard. West OK, there is more to the story: Rodney Woods was a shooting star at Lone Jack High in Fourmile, Ky., before he ran the floor for Ray show, had 14 points and 10 assists. Mears’ Volunteers. Woods was an extension He was a coach-in-waiting while in college and has of Mears, charged with seefollowed that dream for 38 high school seasons, at Powell Valley, Corbin and for 28 years at Wayne County High in Monticello. He will be honored there on Jan. 4. Clinton High will go north to help with the celebration. Condredge Holloway and Los Angeles Dodgers pitching coach Rick Honeycutt, former baseball teammates with Woods at UT, are on the guest list. “This is special,” said Woods. “They don’t normally put your name on a building until you are dead.” Woods, 61, is going strong. His career record is 770-375 and he has another fine team. A son, Landry, is a key player. An older son, Peyton, was in a previous group. The Woods boys, including younger Riley, may never be quite as good as their dad. Rodney had the best ever season at Lone Jack long before the three-point line. His 1,001 points remain 17th in the Kentucky high school record book. He is still fourth all-time with 416 field goals. The University of Kentucky showed interest. “Coach Joe B. Hall came to see me twice.” Rodney concluded he was a secondary choice, in reserve in case UK missed a primary recruiting target. “When Coach Mears visited our home, he said if I came to Tennessee as point guard, the Volunteers would lead the Southeastern Conference in scoring.” That did not match Mears’ reputation for bouncing the ball and slowing the game. “I took him at his word and it happened. We led the SEC, 1972-75.” Bernard King and Ernie Grunfeld were factors. “They teased me about wanting to carry my books to class. They wanted the basketball and I had it.” Woods, King and Grunfeld were big in what many think was the greatest basketball game ever at Tennessee. The Volunteers defeated Kentucky, 103-98, on Feb. 15, 1975, overflow crowd going slightly wild at Stokely Center. Tennessee shot 56.8 percent, Kentucky only 54. Grunfeld scored 29, including four pressure free throws. King and Mike Jackson had 24 each. Doug Ashworth scored 12. King had 20 rebounds. Rodney Woods, Kentuckian running the Tennessee

ing the whole picture, implementing concepts, adjusting where necessary, always looking for the open man. Some said he could look at Mears and know exactly what the coach wanted. Former guard Bill Justus once said Mears was closer to Rodney Woods than any other Volunteer. “Coach knew I wanted to be a coach,” said Woods. “He gave me a lot of extra

time, explaining things in detail, explaining why he did certain things. “Long after he finished coaching, he would come to our games and observe very closely. I remember him telling me that we were giving up too many points at the end of periods, that if we had the ball late, we should never finish worse than we were. “Ray Mears made a wonderful difference in my life.”

So has Woods affected others. He doubles as athletic director at his school. He serves on the state basketball advisory committee. He may be Monticello’s most famous citizen. Mayor Jeffrey Edwards says Woods is a great asset. “Coach Woods is about more than just wins on the court, although he has plenty of them. He is about getting the most out of his

players and preparing them for the future and also helping to bring a community together in the process.” Bernard King’s “30 for 30” show put Woods back near the spotlight. There was a lot of town talk. In some places, being on TV is still a big deal. “Some may not have known I played basketball.” Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.

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ere is a young man who was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He grew up in another village. He worked in a carpenter shop until He was thirty, and then for three years He was an itinerant preacher. He never wrote a book. He never held an ofﬁce. He never owned a home. He never had a family. He never went to college. He never put His foot inside a big city. He never traveled 200 miles from the place where He was born. He never did one of the things that usually accompany greatness. He had no credentials but Himself.

While He was still a young man, the tide of public opinion turned against Him. His friends ran away. He was turned over to His enemies. He went through the mockery of a trial. He was nailed to the cross between two thieves. While He was dying, His executioners gambled for the only piece of property He had on earth, and that was His coat. When He was dead, He was laid in a borrowed grave through the pity of a friend. Nineteen centuries have come and gone, and today He is the central ﬁgure of the human race and the leader of the column of progress. I am far within the mark when I say that all the armies that ever marched, and all the navies that ever sailed, and all the parliaments that ever sat, and all the kings that ever reigned, put together, have not affected the life of man upon this earth as has that One Solitary Life. ~ Author Unknown

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Santa comes early to Westwood as owners expand By Anne Hart Westwood Antique & Design owners Scott Bishop and Tim Bridges say they may be too tired to hang their Christmas stockings. Not a big problem, because as far as they’re concerned, Santa Claus has already delivered the best gift of all: a new location for their longtime Bearden business. The two are hard at work remodeling the building at 4861 Kingston Pike in Mercedes Place. The site was originally a Ruby Tuesday restaurant, but any resemblance to an eatery has been stunningly eliminated.

gorgeous moldings, wainscoting, columns and pilasters added. Chandeliers sparkle and shine in every area, and yes, they’ll be for sale when the store opens in a few weeks. The entrance is adorned with one-of-a-kind wallpaper that looks a bit like watered silk. It is gorgeous and the perfect complement to the wall sconces and lightScott Bishop ed display niche with glass shelving that camouflage The building has been what was once an airlock completely redone both in- entryway. Paint colors throughout side and out. Interior walls have been moved, flooring add grace notes to the elchanged, ceilings raised and egant décor. Some paints

have been mixed especially for Westwood, including a metallic gold and a sumptuous pale grey-green, but evident throughout is Westwood’s signature shade of Wythe Blue. The soft aqua color has been used at all three of Westwood’s locations through the years. While the appearance of the store itself, with its classy, upscale look, is sure to captivate and delight visitors, and likely inspire many to re-do their own digs, Bishop says the look is in keeping with the store’s new focus on design. “In the 15 years we have

been in business, we have seen dramatic changes. People don’t have the time or the inclination to re-do old things, so we’re going to do it for them. We’re remaking our niche in the market.” Bishop says that when the new store opens, the antique furniture, rugs, artwork, china, silver, crystal, jewelry and the other accessories and collectibles for which Westwood is known will still be offered, but upholstered pieces will be ready for immediate use – already reupholstered in high-end designer fabrics

– and wood pieces will already have been repaired and refinished. “Antiques are the highest form of recycling,” Bishop says. “They represent a form of recycling that is truly wonderful. They’re always worth far more than you paid in the warmth and character and personality that come with them.” Bishop beams when he looks around the new place. “This is the shop we have always wanted. Santa came early this year.” And then he picks up his paintbrush and gets back to work.

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50 years of patient care Mary Alice Bozeman led the group of women, with a couple of husbands in tow, past the old dormitory that now serves as administrative building on the campus of the UT Medical Center. Bozeman and her former classmates shared memories, hugs and laughter as they recalled their time together as members of the class of 1963 at the UT Memorial Research Center and Hospital School of Nursing. When the others said their goodbyes and left, however, Bozeman simply turned around and walked back into the hospital. She wanted to finish her workday as nursing director at the medical center. Bozeman’s professional journey from that old nursing school dorm took her only about 100 feet, to what

is now an entrance to UT Medical Center. Bozeman would argue, however, that the short trip to her first and only workplace resulted in gigantic rewards, in a career that just passed the 50year mark. “I never intended to be here this long,” Bozeman said. “However, the people I work with and the patients I care for just keep drawing me back in. It always seems like there’s one more thing I want to do before I retire. And to be able to provide comfort and guidance to our patients and their families through some of their most difficult times is so important.” Bozeman graduated from nursing school as the brighteyed Mary Alice Hall. She said her nursing education, which cost a total of $410 including room and board,

prepared her well to begin her career. When she started on the patient floor as a staff nurse, nurses weren’t allowed to wear slacks. The requirement of dresses only for nurses consisted of starched long-sleeved white uniforms, caps and seamed white hose. The change in uniforms over the decades, Bozeman pointed out, dulls in comparison to the improvements in patient care. “In 1963 there were no critical care units,” Bozeman said. “When I became a nurse manager, I’d just put the most critical patients near my desk so I could keep a close watch on them. It’s amazing how many lives we’re saving today because of the advancements in technology and medicine.” Bozeman currently leads

Mary Alice Bozeman is congratulated by friends and co-workers; at right, Mary Alice Hall as a nursing student in 1963 an initiative at the hospital that focuses on continued improvements in customer service for patients. She also recently took on a new project at the hospital to create of an office to assist families with bereavement during time of loss. While plans to end her professional career aren’t even close to being finalized, Bozeman, who re-

ceived numerous promotions throughout her career and even served as chief nursing officer for several years, admitted that her newest grandchild, born in September, seems to be calling her to think about retirement. She had a beaming smile as she talked about spending time with her grandchildren. The smile remained in place as she reflected on her career.

“Through all the advancements, what hasn’t changed is the heart of nursing, the compassion for patients and the quest for quality care. Through these years God has blessed me with a wonderful supportive family both at home and at the medical center,” she said. Note: This story was submitted by Jim Ragonese of UT Medical Center.

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Heaven, backwards Then I looked, and there was the Lamb, standing on Mount Zion! And with him were one hundred fortyfour thousand who had his name and his Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name written on their foreheads. (Revelation 14: 1 NRSV)

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â&#x2013; Cross Roads Presbyterian hosts the Halls Welfare Ministry food pantry 6-8 p.m. each second Tuesday and 9-11 a.m. each fourth Saturday. Info: 922-9412. â&#x2013; Glenwood Baptist Church of Powell, 7212 Central Ave. Pike, is accepting appointments for the John 5 Food Pantry. For appointment: 938-2611 or leave a message and your call will be returned. â&#x2013; Knoxville Free Food Market, 4625 Mill Branch Lane, distributes free food 10 a.m.-noon each third Saturday. Info: 566-1265. â&#x2013; New Hope Baptist Church Food Pantry distributes food boxes 5-6:30 p.m. each third Thursday. Info: 688-5330. â&#x2013; Bookwalter UMC offers One Harvest Food Ministries to the community. Info and menu: http://bookwalter-umc.org/oneharvest/ index.html or 689-3349, 9 a.m.-noon. weekdays. â&#x2013; Ridgeview Baptist Church offers a Clothes Closet free of cost for women, men and children in the Red Brick Building, 6125 Lacy Road. Open to the public 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. every second Saturday.

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â&#x2013; Fountain City Presbyterian Church, 500 Hotel Ave., will hold Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Services 5:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve followed by a traditional candlelight service at 7 p.m. â&#x2013; Branville Baptist Church will host a free gospel concert 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, at 7716 Millertown Pike Featured will be the Judyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Barn Gospel singers of Maynardville. Info: Jackie Shockley, 688-9490; Jim Wyrick, 254-0820; or D.C. Hale, 688-7399. â&#x2013; Glenwood Baptist Church of Powell, 7212 Central Avenue Pike, will hold candlelight service 6 p.m. Christmas Eve. All are invited. Info: 938-2611.

Medic and Second Harvest Food Bank are teaming up until the end of January with a Double Your Good Deed theme to create a unique giving opportunity for donors. All blood donors will have the option to opt out of a free T-shirt and donate nine meals to Second Harvest instead. All blood types are needed, especially O Negative. Donors can visit one of Medicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two donor centers: 1601 Ailor Avenue and 11000 Kingston Pike in Farragut. Other locations: â&#x2013; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road, inside the conference room. â&#x2013; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, National Fitness Center on Tazewell Pike, inside at the basketball court. â&#x2013; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, Karns Community Club, 7708 Oak Ridge Highway, inside community room. â&#x2013; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, Food City in Hardin Valley, Bloodmobile. â&#x2013; 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, Walgreens in Gibbs, Bloodmobile. â&#x2013; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, Food City, South Grove Mall, Bloodmobile. â&#x2013; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, Hallsdale-Powell Utility District, 3745 Cunningham Road, inside large conference room. Donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh 110 pounds or more (16-year-olds weighing at least 120 pounds can donate but must have parental consent) and all donors must have positive identification.

â&#x2013; St. James Episcopal Church, 1101 N. Broadway, will hold Christmas Eve Family Service and Nativity Pageant with Holy Eucharist; Info: 523-5687 or www.stjamesknox.org.

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â&#x2013; Shannondale Presbyterian Church, 4600 Tazewell Pike, will hold a candlelight service 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24. There will be special music and pastor Donald E. Grady Sr. will give the message. Everyone welcome.

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ering her mother. Nevaehâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother gave her daughter a code name, a name that is musical in its own right, but holds within its syllables a motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s joy and sense of blessedness at this miracle child who has been given to her. My own prayer for this child is that her name is a prophecy, and that she will find a way in this world to be a blessing, to be a little piece of heaven on earth. But for now, I pray that she will be warm this Christmas in the coat and gloves that Lewis and I were privileged to give her. I pray that she understands the reason that strangers care about her. And that reason is that long ago, there was a tiny child who was cold and far from home, and whose mother wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room in the inn. He was the Word, who knew heaven, but was willing to become a human and live with us on earth, so that we might learn to know Him. He was the One who later said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.â&#x20AC;? (Matthew 25:40 NRSV) A Merry and blessed Christmas to all!

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â&#x2013; Powell Presbyterian Church will hold Christmas Eve Worship service featuring carols, communion and candlelight 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 24. Info: 938-8311 or www.powellpcusa.org.

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I was standing in a doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office, waiting to set an appointment, and because I am prone to reading all available written material (Do Not Enter, Push, E-GasF, No Parking), I turned to examine the names on an Angel Tree sitting next to the desk. It was a tiny tree, and the names were written on paper leaves that had been tied to the tree. I spotted an unusual name, Nevaeh, and was intrigued. Turning it over, I discovered that Nevaeh was a second grade girl, and all she wanted for Christmas was a coat. A coat. My heart flopped over with a sickening thud. How cold must this child be if all she wants for Christmas is a coat! No doll? No games? No pretty dress? I decided then and there that I would give Nevaeh the warmest coat I could find. It was several days until the deadline, and I had a lot of other things on my to-do list, but the morning came when I had set aside the time to shop for a coat for Nevaeh. I actually was brushing my teeth, and pondering her name (how in the world do you pronounce it?) when â&#x20AC;&#x201C; because I am a visual learner â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I spelled it in my head, picturing it as I went. That was the eureka! moment. If you paid attention to the title of this column, you are way ahead of me. Nevaeh is heaven, spelled backwards. In that flash of insight, I mentally turned from thinking about Nevaeh herself and began consid-

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Adrian Burnett Elementary recently crowned 4th grade student Victoria Hall as the spelling bee champion. Hall will represent her school Victoria Hall at the countywide event.

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Love at first sight It only took her 40 years, but Dottie McComas can finally check becoming an author off of her bucket list. Back in the early 1970s, Dottie traveled to Washington, D.C., with the color guard in school and met a man who would become her first love. The pair wrote letters back and forth between Pennsylvania and Tennessee for a year before lifestyle differences caused the romance to fi zzle. Letters became few and far between and eventually stopped. Forty years and a marriage to a wonderful husband later, McComas has penned her story and is now a published author. Her book, “He Guards with Honor,” is a historical romance that captures the lifestyle of the Honor Guard and of love at first sight. McComas has always wanted to write a book and, with the encouragement of her husband, spent five months writing memories and submitting a draft for publication. Art

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Knox County Schools is now accepting requests from parents for their children Ruth to be transferred to magWhite net schools and for general Halls High’s Kenny White drives to the goal around Fulton transfers for the 2014-2015 High’s Kelvin Jackson. The Falcons upset the Red Devils 56-33. school year. The transfer window will be open through Photos by Ruth White 4 p.m. Feb. 18. Transfer applications are available at teacher Sara Wieland crechoice.knoxschools.org, at ated a cover that captures magnet school locations, and the essence of the story’s the Transfers and Enrollmain character. ment Office at the Knox Coworker Margrett Hunt County Schools Central Ofhas been a sounding board fice, 912 S. Gay St. After the for McComas through the Feb. 18 closing, the window process and is “so proud of for both magnet and general her” for living this dream. transfers will open again “This really happened to May 1-July 1, 2014.Info: her,” said Hunt. “She wrote choice.knoxschools.org or from her heart and that is 594-1502. the best kind of story.” McComas calls the book Zoo offers Penguin a “sappy little read” but it is one that will pull at the Discount Days heart strings of anyone Take a trip to the zoo for who has ever experienced half-price during Penguin the pangs of young love. Discount Days. From now The book can be purchased until Feb. 28, admission through McComas at to the zoo is discounted 50 stuffedelephant@aol.com. percent. Winter is a great It is the perfect book to A cedar box contains letters written to McComas during 1973 time to visit the zoo since snuggle up with on a cold and 1974. The snowman candle was a gift from her boyfriend many of the zoo’s animals winter evening. for Christmas, 1973. enjoy the cooler weather. Also, there are plenty of indoor viewing areas to see all the favorite elephants, penguins, reptiles, chimpanzees and bears. Info: www.knoxville-zoo.org or 637-5331.

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U.S. Navy Airman Aaron Jones will be home for Christmas. Airman Jones is a 2013 Halls Aaron Jones High graduate. He has completed his training in Aviation Ordinance at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Fla. After the holidays, he will be going to Norfolk, Va., for his first command.

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By Betsy Pickle John Derek Faulconer’s new job has a lot of unknowns, but he’s certain that he’s in the right place because he’s with the right students – the students who will be coming to the Career Magnet Academy at Pellissippi State. “I can envision myself being in their shoes,” says Faulconer, who was hired by Knox County Schools Superintendent Jim McIntyre in November. “It’s a group of students that I connect with. If this opportunity had been provided to me, my mom would’ve had me by the ear, and this is the route I would’ve gone.” The Career Magnet Academy will open for the 2014-15 school year. Based at the Pellissippi State campus at 7201 Strawberry Plains Pike, the career-track high school will take over the bottom floor of the former Magnavox building. Students will pursue a track in either Advanced Manufacturing, Homeland Security, Sustainable Living or Teacher Prep. The faculty will have certified high school teachers for freshmanand sophomore-level classes and Pellissippi instructors for upper-level career classes. Of course, that’s once the school has sophomores, juniors and seniors. Next fall, there will be only freshmen. “We will want them to do the whole program from start to finish. It won’t be easy. It will be rigorous, relevant and rewarding. “This is something that no other high school in the country is doing right now. If you’re one of the first 125 students, you’re really in for a treat because you’re getting to be the pioneers of this whole effort.” The career tracks were chosen based on East Tennessee’s workforce needs. Eighth grade students from across Knox County can apply to attend. “Each (traditional) high school is going to be allotted so many seats based on the number of freshmen coming up. If high school A is allotted 15 seats and 15 students from that high school apply from that freshman class, those students will get in. If 20 apply and there are only 15 seats, then it goes into a lottery.” Faulconer is promoting the academy every chance he gets – at system meetings for middle school administrators and counselors, at middle school basketball games, at any event that doesn’t interfere with instructional time. He’s even willing to do lunch monitor duty during schools’ eighth grade lunch periods. “Some of the best conversations you can have with eighth graders are

John Derek Faulconer has large sheets of paper hanging on the walls of his office in the Andrew Johnson Building so that he can jot down ideas about the Career Magnet Academy and keep them in front of his eyes. Photos by Betsy Pickle

during lunch.” Faulconer is familiar with eighth graders – and younger and older kids. He joined KCS from Corbin High School in Corbin, Ky., where he was in his third year as principal. Previously, he had worked as a teacher and administrator at elementary and middle schools in Anderson County. A native of Cynthiana, Ky., but a Norris resident since 2002, he says he’s long had an affinity for Tennessee – right down to being a fan of the Tennessee Theatre. “My wife and I just took our kids to see ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ at the Tennessee Theatre. Our thing this year is really wanting to form those firm Christmas memories. We wanted to get out and do things that weren’t so flashy. We wanted to do the simple things. “This is what it’s all about. It’s about us spending time together at the Tennessee Theatre.” His commute to Corbin was 78

miles one way, and he often had to John Derek Faulconer sleep in his office when his day ran long. Though he loved his job and his students, he felt he was missing out on too much time with his own children, so he saw the offer to work in Knox County as a blessing. Faulconer, who earned his bachelor’s degree in special education from the University of Kentucky and his master’s in educational leadership from Tennessee Technological University, also felt like it was fate. “When I went to Lexington, my goal was to go to UK right off the bat. But it was so large, and my high school was so small. I thought, ‘I don’t know if I’ll be able to make it.’” Overwhelmed, he enrolled at what was then Lexington Community College and completed his general education classes in two years before transferring into UK’s College of Education. “I’m kind of the poster child for the community college system. I guess that’s why I fit into this model so well

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is because I understand it.” Students who complete their studies at the academy will have a high school diploma, an industry certification and enough college credits that they can complete an associate degree with one more year at Pellissippi. While the magnet academy won’t be “a typical, traditional, ‘Friday Night Lights’” high school, it will have extracurricular activities based on what students want. “That’s going to be the exciting part of being the first 125 because you’re really going to set a whole lot of things in motion,” Faulconer says. The students may even be the ones deciding the school’s name. Career Magnet Academy at Pellissippi State Community College “is the title that we’re going by. Students and the community will be involved in the naming process. “We don’t really know what it will be called.”

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Holiday shopping with the Penningtons Robin and Chad Pennington, former Halls resident and NFL quarterback, enjoy shopping at the Target on Clinton Highway. Pennington’s 1st and 10 Foundation sponsored 65 children from Helen Ross McNabb, each receiving a gift card for $150 and a special gift bag from the store. Pennington and his wife have provided holiday presents and parties for children in residential and foster care programming in East Tennessee for several years through the foundation. Photo by Ruth White

Hat day supports former students Students at Adrian Burnett Elementary paid $1 to wear a hat in support of Children’s Hospital. The money raised – $251 – will be donated to the hospital in memory of former students Emily Barger and Saxon Cochran. The event was sponsored by the school student council. Showing their support are: (front) Isaiah Heine, Mason Bell, Brett Durfee; (back) Leticia Canales, Lexi Pack, Lexie Powell, Kaitlin Lambert, Deryk Elliott, principal Angie Harrod, Oliver Sabino, Hayden Smith, Eric Goble and Jacob Hensley. Photo by Ruth White

Musicians perform at Pellissippi State Magnolia: Gordon Tsai, Rachel Loseke, vocalist Amy Porter, Stacy Nickell Miller and Eunsoon Corliss. Photos by S. Clark

Brianna Carter and Brandy Nolan, students at Pellissippi State Magnolia, enjoy the holiday festivities.

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the former Catholic High School. Porter’s daughters, Kaelin and Fiona, joined as bell ringers in the French traditional song “Ding Dong Merrily on High.” The entire audience joined in singing a medley of the familiar carols “Let it Snow,” “Winter Wonderland” and “Frosty.”

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Musicians entertained questions following their performance. What was the most difficult song? Any time you work with a vocalist is tough, said first violinist Gordon Tsai. “To collaborate with a singer takes a lot of sensitivity.” Tsai demonstrated the minor chords from the Jewish folk song “Chanuka, Oh Chanuka.” A student said the song sounded Russian. Most Western music is based on the major scales, said Tsai. Ed and Lisa Shouse were among community guests at the event. Lisa said the wonCaroline Bunche, a workderful music put her in the study student, helps serve spirit of the season. lunch. Nothing says Christmas like good food, good community events in 2014. friends and good music. We recruited three eager Shopper-News hopes to students at the concert to partner with Pellissippi help plan and stage those State Magnolia to sponsor events.

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Sun shines on Christmas parade

Linda Branum claimed the prize for “Best Late Model” with her 1994 Mustang convertible. Riding in the backseat are her daughters, Alexis and Sarah Branum.

Mary and Joseph (Briana Goodman and Tyler Ervin) present Baby Jesus on the float sponsored by Union Missionary Baptist Church. Photos by S. Clark

By Sandra Clark The sun popped out from behind dark, heavy clouds as the Union County Rescue Squad Christmas Parade stepped off from the high school Dec. 15. The parade was delayed a week because of weather, and the pessimists among us worried that might be the case last Sunday. Not so. Dozens of horses, bloodhounds from the Sheriff’s Office, and a dog in a Santa hat were among the marchers. Vehicles ranged from a one-of-a-kind three-wheeler to vintage trucks and tractors. Families lined the parade route, a daunting 3.5 mile stretch. Many had bags to collect candy. Several politicians marched. Most were low-key, but a few had blatant political signs, such as the candidate for district attorney, Lori Phillips-Jones. There was even a float urging Tennesseans to “stop the Common Core” education standards. Several churches had complex floats, carefully prepared to illustrate the reason for the season. All-in-all a great parade on a cold but sunny afternoon.

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County Commissioner Gary England and his wife, Diane, are preparing to pull the Santa float. At right is Union County Mayor Mike Williams.

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Metropolitan Planning Commission has two new members. Elizabeth “Beth” Eason and Conrad “Mac” Conrad were appointed by Mayor Madeline Rogero to replace George Ewart and Nate Kelly. Their terms run through 2017. Eason is the principal architect at Elizabeth Eason Architecture. Her work includes commercial, retail, hospitality, residential Eason and government projects with a focus on efficiency, sustainable design and healthy communities. She is a member of the American Institute of Architects, U.S. Green Building Council and Knox Heritage. She was Rogero’s campaign manager in 2003. Goodwin is an author and retired archaeologist, who is active in many civic groups. He is the current president of Town Goodwin Hall East, serves on the board of Circle Modern Dance, is a member in the Association of American Geographers, and consults for the Labor Day Sunflower Project. He wrote an Archaeological Resources Management manual for Wilmington, Del.

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Rotary scholarship can provide a wider view By Sherri Gardner Howell Area Rotary clubs are offering an opportunity for students who are going to graduate from college to increase their world vision. Rotary International’s Rotary Global Scholar provides scholarship opportunities for global graduate level studies for 2014-15. “This is a new program that is different from our previous Ambassadorial Study Abroad because this opportunity is for graduate students,” explains Fred Martin, a member of the Rotary Club of Farragut. “AppliSanta, all dressed in purple to show support for Alzheimer’s cants can be someone who is graduTennessee, poses with Arby’s employee April Weaver while ating this year and planning to go to delivering the fund-raising coupon books to the restaurant. graduate school or someone who has Weaver has a personal tie to the efforts as she helps care for a already started his or her graduate family friend who is living with Alzheimer’s. Photo submitted school studies.”

Growth at the mall Nearly 10 months have passed since Simon Property Group brought in its property leasing specialist from Nashville, Justin Sterling, to begin marketing the vacant space in the Knoxville Center mall.

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Nothing happens overnight, but there is good news. We understand 20 new tenants have opened … 20 stores … that’s a good start on the promised rejuvenation of our local shopping center. Breaking news: I’d be remiss if I did not mention that Simon may be spinning off some of its smaller properties into a privatelyowned REIT named SpinCo which will manage all of the Simon strip shopping centers and malls that generate under $10 million in annual net operating revenue. That will enable the Simon parent group to concentrate on big property issues and SpinCo to focus on the needs of smaller holdings. Hopefully, this means increased focus for properties like Knoxville Center. It was reported that Simon’s president and COO Richard Sokolov will chair the $400 million in assets at SpinCo, and David Simon will serve on the board. See www.investors.simon.com. Meantime, capital improvements are being explored for Knoxville Center. Plans are already in the works to repave the inner Mall Circle Road; indeed, Simon has already started that resurfacing. And, now that Sam’s Club has finished its $8 million construction and planting efforts, that bumpy section of inner road can also be paved along with other areas that need it. Other capital work will likely have to await action

A Rotary Global Scholar will study in an academic field that supports one or more of Rotary International’s “Six Areas of Focus.” Those areas are: ■ Peace and conflict prevention/ resolution ■ Disease prevention and treatment ■ Water and sanitation ■ Maternal and child health ■ Basic education and literacy ■ Economic and community development “Rotary considers these areas to be the world’s most challenging humanitarian needs,” says Martin. “The scholarship program will help prepare someone who is already interested in and studying in one of those areas by helping them have an enriching experience abroad.” The scholarship funding will be

$30,000 for one year. The duration of the scholarship is consecutive terms within a single academic year (possibly including a summer term), though not to exceed 12 months. In addition to fitting into one of the six areas of study, qualified candidates must have achieved an undergraduate degree and be accepted into a graduate-level program by the time they are accepted as a candidate. They must have a Rotary Club in District 6780 as a sponsor. Rotarians, Rotary employees, spouses, children or grandchildren are not eligible. Applications are due to local clubs by Feb. 15 and to the District by March 15. Info: Fred Martin, 531-5964, fmartin4ut@gmail.com or Ivan Jones, district coordinator, 931-607-5013, ivan. jones@ttcshelbyville.edu.

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by the new management team at SpinCo, expected to be in place by the second quarter of 2014. The real story for now is inside the mall. Retail stores are filling up formerly vacant spaces. Wilderness Road has great outdoor gear. The Gilded Gown can meet your dressy occasion needs. TBX Alterations can get you a better fit. Signature Diamonds has tripled its floor space and can bring you that needed sparkle and bling. It seems like every major cellphone service is there to serve your growing mobile needs. Many other shops have hung out signs and stocked their shelves. Some are startups, individuals who have taken advantage of the lower price per square foot available here to launch and grow their business. That’s a healthy start. It chums the waters. Small successes will lead to larger ones. As foot traffic increases – that’s something that you control, shoppers – the antennae of larger tenants will tune in on the opportunity. So put on your soft shoes and give the growing shopping mall a spin. Stop for a bite at the convenient Food Court. Hit the department stores like Belk, JCPenney and Sears. Shop for those new shoes, or visit the wellstocked Game Stop for a cool e-game, or even buy a skateboard at Headquarters. Nothing succeeds like success! Help grow this east area shopping mecca. It’s there to serve you.

Michelle L. Molloy, Licensed Massage Therapist, is now offering massage therapy at Paradigm Salon. Molloy Michelle tailors her therapy to meet the needs of her clients. She incorporates many different types of massage into a session, although she can use a specific approach as well. Michelle will also travel for home visits or offices for company chair massages. Info: 377-3534 or 679-6555.

Lunch at Fountain City Diner Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett hosted the year’s final Lunch with the Mayor at Fountain City Diner. Pictured with Burchett (center) are Diner owners Dennis and Penny Wagner. The diner offered specials for the event, featuring chicken pot pie, freshly made desserts and more, all made from scratch. Photo by Ruth White

Pepper joins Crossroads Roger Pepper has joined Crossroads Realty as an agent. He comes to Roger Pepper Crossroads from First Team Realty in Maynardville. Info: 216-6753.

Food City races against hunger Halls Food City manager Travis Woody presented checks to area food ministries to help fight hunger in the area. The money was raised during the store’s Race against Hunger program and will provide much-needed help. Pictured are: Woody, Marvin Powers (Halls Welfare Ministry), Sarah Beth Day (Christ United Methodist), Bill Keeler (Fountain City Ministry) and Food City district manager Steve Troutt. Funds for the Fountain City Ministry came from the store in Fountain City. Not pictured is store manager Kenny Greene. Photo by Ruth White

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Finding the right path for each patient at Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists Menopause can be a relatively easy transition for some women, but for others, it can be filled with extremely uncomfortable symptoms, such as hot flashes, sleep disruption or severe fatigue. Lynnette Balser of Tellico Plains, 55, had been having mild symptoms for about five years, when she had a complete hysterectomy in 2008. The surgery put Balser into full menopause, and the surgeon sent her home with an estrogen patch. “That helped the hot flashes, but nothing else,” said Balser. Balser consulted Dr. G. Walton Smith at Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists about “bioidentical” hormone therapies. These are hormones that, once in the body, are the same molecular composition as the hormones the body would create itself. “I was very impressed Dr. Smith took the time to listen,” said Balser. “He didn’t just tell me what to do, and he seemed to be really up on the research as well. “Before seeing him, I went to several doctors after my hysterectomy, and they either didn’t believe in bioidentical hormones or were unable to prescribe them adequately.” Smith talked at length with Balser about

office procedure, Smith implanted several tiny pellets, about the size of a grain of rice, under the skin near the hip. Balser liked the idea of not having to remember to take pills or apply creams daily. She will have the pellets replaced every three to four months, and they will supply a steady stream of hormones to her body. “I like the way Dr. Smith treats each person as an individual,” said Balser. “He didn’t already have his mind made up as to what we should do. He even talked with my husband, because he’s very involved and interested. He takes the time with you and develops a program that’s suitable to the individual.” It has been nearly two months since Balser began bioidentical hormone therapy. “I’m feeling a lot better,” she said. “We’re not all the way there yet, but for the first Lynnette Balser, pictured with her husband, Gary, found help with her menopause through Fort time I’m really encouraged. My hot flashes are gone, and my other symptoms are imSanders Women’s Specialists. proved by about 25 to 50 percent. My blood the options that would be best for her, from “He said, ‘These are your options, you tell tests showed that my hormone levels are which medications she might consider, to me what works best for you,’ ” said Balser. improving as well. various delivery systems, such as patches, Balser decided to try a pellet form of es“I’m encouraged,” she said. “We’re on the creams or pellets inserted under the skin. tradiol and testosterone. During a painless road to success.”

BHRT – Is it right for you? and Provera, were found to increase the risk of breast cancer, heart disease, stroke and blood clots. One large-scale French study, the E3N study, found that topical estradiol and true progesterone do not carry the same risks; however, this was not a placebo controlled study. “We know we can be safer as far as blood clots and strokes are concerned with bioidentical hormones, and maybe for breast cancer as well,” said Smith. Bioidentical hormones are often administered through patches, creams and pellets (which are implanted under the skin), rather than in pill form, so they do not pass through the liver first before going to the rest of the body. But finding the right mix of bioidentical hormones can take time. “It can take six to nine months to find the right dose for a woman,” Smith said. Also, some types of bioidentical hormones are covered by insurance but others are not. “We discuss typical costs associated with the different options so patients can consider economic impact as they make their decisions”

“Ultimately, it comes down to a quality of life issue, and that’s a personal choice,” said Smith. “There’s a lot of weighing of the pros and cons because HRT is always optional.” “Nothing replaces a healthy lifestyle, eating correctly, exercising routinely and taking care of yourself,” said Smith. Some women are able to manage this natural transition without hormones or medications and typically many of the symptoms will resolve on their own within two to ﬁve years. “But, every woman should know there are options that can help if their symptoms start affecting their quality of life.” Smith added, “It’s important to sit down and really have a good conversation with your physician or nurse practitioner about all of the symptoms that you feel may be related to menopause. They can help you as you consider the potential beneﬁts and any potential negatives to BHRT or HRT.” For more information about the services offered by Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists, call 865-5411122.

Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists welcomes Dr. Susan Robertson Dr. Susan Robertson, a board certiﬁed physician in obstetrics and gynecology, has joined Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists. Originally from Kentucky, Robertson attended medical school at the University of Louisville and did her residency at UT Medical Center.

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SATURDAY, DEC. 28 Live country, bluegrass and gospel music, 7:30 p.m., WMRD 94.5 FM, 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All pickers and singers welcome.

MONDAY-TUESDAY, DEC. 30-31 Powell Playhouse auditions for John Patrick’s “Everybody Loves Opal,” 4-6 p.m. Monday and 3:30-5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Powell Branch Library. Roles include two women ages 20-60, four men ages 20-60, and one cooperative cat. Info: 947-7427.

TUESDAY, DEC. 31 O’Connor New Year’s Eve Dance, 9:30 p.m., John T. O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. Live band. Tickets available at the Center. Info: 523-1135. New Year’s Eve Celebration, 10 p.m.-?, World For Christ Church, 4611 Central Ave Pike. Dancing, food and fun. Info: 249-7214, www.worldforchrist@ bellsouth.com.

THURSDAY, JAN. 2 Pajama-Rama Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road. Stories, music, flannel board activities and a craft. Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite toy or stuffed animal. Info: Becky, 947-6210.

SATURDAY, JAN. 4 Live country, bluegrass and gospel music, 7:30 p.m., WMRD 94.5 FM, 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All pickers and singers welcome. Saturday Stories and Songs: Laurie Fisher, 11 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road. Info: 947-6210. Saturday Stories and Songs: Molly Moore, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Recommended for ages birth to not-yet-

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Computer Workshop: Word 2007 Basics, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Requires “Introducing the Computer” or equivalent skills. Info/to register: 525-5431.

Computer Workshop: Introducing the Computer, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info/to register: 525-5431.

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SATURDAY, JAN. 11 Stained Glass Suncatcher Workshop, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., instructor: Teresa Arrington. Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Registration deadline: Jan. 5. Bring lunch. Info: 4949854 or www.appalachianarts.net. Live country, bluegrass and gospel music, 7:30 p.m., WMRD 94.5 FM, 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All pickers and singers welcome. Saturday Stories and Songs: David Claunch, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Saturday Stories and Songs: Sean McCollough, 11 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road. Info: 947-6210.

Introduction to Wet Felting, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., instructor: Tone Haugen-Cogburn. Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Registration deadline: Jan. 19. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net. Live country, bluegrass and gospel music, 7:30 p.m., WMRD 94.5 FM, 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All pickers and singers welcome. Saturday Stories and Songs: Emagene Reagen, 11 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road. Info: 947-6210. Saturday Stories and Songs: Georgi Schmitt, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

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SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JAN. 11-12 Cabin Fever Car and Motorcycle Show, Knoxville Expo Center, Clinton Highway. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Appearance by Deputy Fife of Mayberry; Swap meet, car corral, vendors, karaoke.

MONDAYS, JAN. 13, 20, 27 AND FEB. 3 “Handbuilding with Clay” workshop, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., instructor: Janet McCracken. Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Class will meet one additional Monday, not yet scheduled. Registration deadline: Jan. 7. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

Computer Workshops: Library Online, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info/to register: 525-5431.

SATURDAY, FEB. 1 Chocolatefest Knoxville, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., The Grande Event Center at the Knoxville Expo Center. Info/ vendor application: www.chocolatefestknoxville.com. Live country, bluegrass and gospel music, 7:30 p.m., WMRD 94.5 FM, 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All pickers and singers welcome.

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SATURDAY, JAN. 18 Beginner Drop Spindle, 1-3 p.m., instructor: Kathleen Marquardt. Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Registration deadline: Jan. 15. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net. Live country, bluegrass and gospel music, 7:30 p.m., WMRD 94.5 FM, 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All pickers and singers welcome. Saturday Stories and Songs: Melissa Mastrogiovanni, 11 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road. Info: 947-6210. Saturday Stories and Songs: Sean McCollough, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300

Pajama-rama Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road. Stories, music, flannel board activities and a craft. Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite toy or stuffed animal. Info: 9476210.

SATURDAY, FEB. 8 “Knitted Bead Cuff Bracelet” workshop, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., instructor: Mimi Kezer. Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Registration deadline: Feb. 2. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net.

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YAMAHA FJR AE 2006, 18K mi., Trunk, exc. cond. $6500. 865-458-3269.

2 & 3 BR MOBILE Schnauzers Miniature, HOMES IN CORRYTON AKC, 1st shots, tails Start at $500 & dew claws, ch bldln, 865-257-9766 $400. 423-452-0646

BUICK LUCERNE 2008, 18k mi, 1 owner, non-smoking, exc cond. Leather int. $15,000. 865-660-4531 Chrysl 300 Touring Ed. 2010, 55K mi, pewter w/blk lthr. $12,500. 865-679-0639 FORD 500 SEL 2005, leather, sunrf, backup senors, records, $6300. 865-556-9162

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Electric

I ns tal l ati on Repair Maintenance Service Upgrades Cab l e P h on e L i n es S ma l l j o b s welco me. License d/Ins ured Ofc : 9 4 5 -3 05 4 Cell: 705-6357

Excavating/Grading 326

335

CARPENTRY, PLUMBING, painting, siding. Free est, 30+ yrs exp! Call 607-2227.

Lincoln TOWN CAR Signature 2003, white, excellent cond., housed in garage, 47,500 mi, $9500. Call 865-379-7126

Air Cond / Heating 301

Lawn Care

339

351 Tree Service

262

MERCEDES Benz S430 2005, All Wheel Drive, 179K hwy mi. Nice Car. $9,900. 865-850-3727.

Licensed General Contractor Restoration, remodeling, additions, kitchens, bathrooms, decks, sunrooms, garages, etc. Residential & commercial, free estimates. 922-8804, Herman Love.

Fencing

MERCEDES Benz S500 2006, AMG Body, 145K ^ hwy mi. Great cond. $12,495. 865-850-3727. Alterations/Sewing 303

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

938-4848 or 363-4848

Roofing / Siding

352

327

$18,630

679-1161

Painting / Wallpaper 344 Powell's Painting & Remodeling - Resi- ALL TYPES roofing, dential & Commercial. guaranteed to fix Free Estimates. 865any leak. Special 771-0609 coating for metal roofs, slate, chimrepair. Sr. CitiPlumbing 348 ney zen Discount. Call 455-5042. ROOF LEAK SPECIALIST. I repair shingle, rubber, tile & slate roofs. All types remodeling, chimney repair, floor jacking, carpentry, plumbing. All work 100% guar. Day/night. 237-7788.

$33,150

miles.................. '11 Lincoln MKZ, loaded, leather, moon roof, low miles, MUST GO! R1463 ........................ $19,996

'13 Ford Escape SE, 2.0 ecoboost, AWD, below book value! R1459 ............................... $22,476 ’06 Ford Escape 4x4, 15K miles.................................................................. '13 Ford Taurus, limited, loaded, certified pre-owned, 100K mile warranty! R1441 .....$25,996 4 Wheel Drive 258 $17,436 '13 Lincoln MKS, only 5K miles, extra clean, wholesale price! R1475 ..................................$31,500 CHEVY 2012 Silverado,

Exercise Bike, Pro- GM WHITE 1995, form 315IC, like new GREAT TRUCK & w/manual, 2 instruction TRL. DIRT CHEAP! workout DVDs, 2 New MOTOR, only seats, $225. Sevierville 3K mi. $20,000. 865973-229-3406 983-4102

’05 Lincoln Navigator Ultimate, 4x4, Loaded, 24KSAVE $$$ SPECIALS OF THE WEEK!

Stump Removal

355

TREE WORK & Power Stump Grinder. Free est, 50 yrs exp!

Price includes $399 dock fee. Plus tax, tag & title WAC. Dealer retains all rebates. Restrictions may apply. See dealer for details. Prices good through next week.

804-1034

Plumbing

348

Ray Varner

SPROLES DESIGN CONSTRUCTION

FENCE WORK Installation & repair. Free est. 43 yrs exp! Call 689-9572.

UTILITY TRAILERS All Sizes Available 865-986-5626 smokeymountaintrailers.com

Exercise Equipment 208 Comm Trucks Buses 259

357

^ Bobcat/Backhoe. Small dump truck. Small jobs welcome & appreciated! Call 688-4803 or 660-9645.

TOYOTA YARIS 2012, Flooring 330 45K mi, AT, 4 dr., ALTERATIONS black. $11,000. BY FAITH Phone 865-471-0099 Men women, children. CERAMIC TILE in- ^ Custom-tailored stallation. Floors/ clothes for ladies of all walls/ repairs. 33 A BETTER CASH FRED'S yrs exp, exc work! sizes plus kids! 264 OFFER for junk cars, Sports LAWN CARE Faith Koker 938-1041 John 938-3328 trucks, vans, running Mowing, weed-eating or not. 865-456-3500 CORVETTE '92 & blowing. Red, 6 sp., 89k mi. LOW RATES! Also Domestic 265 Domestic 265 minor Super Sharp. $8500. mower repairs. Utility Trailers 255 Call 865-679-0907

Yale Forklift, 5000 lb 1988, runs great, good lift cap., LP, air tires, batt., was $2950 tires, ready to work. /now $2500 bo. 387-4292 $7,000. 865-216-5387 KIA SEDONA LX 2005, 5 door van. Low loaded, and clean. Computers 196 miles, $2950. Call 865-973-5228. TOSHIBA LAPTOP, new, box never 257 opened. Windows 8, Trucks 500 GB. $250. Call FORD RANGER 1994 690-4264. XLT, 2.3 5 spd., air, low mi., all orig, very Household Furn. 204 nice. $3650. 865-643-7103 SHERRILL SOFA 82" beige, exc cond. $325. CHANDELIER, 5 lights w/ globes $50. 588-7478

Handyman

HONEST & DEPENDABLE! Small jobs welcome. Exp'd in carpentry, drywall, painting, plumbing. Reasonable, refs avail. Call Dick at 947-1445.

RAY VARNER FORDXLT LLC ’07 Ford Explorer 4x4 16K miles, Extra c lean ............................. 592090MASTER Ad Size 3 x 4 $25,930 Vans 256 4c N TFN Machinery-Equip. 193 FORD Econoline E150 <ec> ’05 Nissan Frontier King CAB 2wd 32K miles ..................................................

Pair of: Mandarin Ducks $80. Wood duck $60. Tree duck $60. Rosie billed pochard $70. Ring teal $80. 865-661-2581

333 Remodeling

GUTTER CLEANING CARPENTRY, VI& repairs. Gutter NYL windows, drs, guards plus instalsiding, flr jacking & lation of 5" gutterleveling, painting, ing. Call 936-5907. plumbing, elec, bsmnt waterproofHAROLD'S GUTTER ing, hvac repair, inSERVICE. Will clean sulation, tree work. front & back $20 & up. Cleanout basements/ Quality work, guaranattics. Sr. Citizen teed. Call 288-0556. Discount. 455-5042

Autos Wanted 253

2500, 4X4, LT, ext. cab, 6.0L, V8, 38k SLEEP NUMBER mi, $29,500. 865-387-5009 BED, Queen Sz, 5 yrs old, $800. Call MORKIES Christmas FORD BRONCO 1982, 865-984-2853 Special. Reg., health guar. 200K+ mi, has Lap pets. M $400; F granny gear, $1,000. $450. 865-654-4977 865-285-0077 Household Appliances 204a ***Web ID# 347828*** FORD F250 2000 Peek-a-pom Puppies, KENMORE STOVE, Power stroke, AT, 4WD CKC, 6 wks old, elec., very nice, in 200K mi., new tires, brown/choc males, use, $150. Phone $7,500. 423-200-6600. $250. 423-437-4326 865-947-3297 ***Web ID# 343712*** ***Web ID# 345789*** POMERANIAN PUPS, 2 M, sable, 1 F, white cream, 6 wks. old, $300. 865-771-1134.

Imports

323 Guttering

265 Electrical

BUICK Century 1999, 4 dr., low miles, AT, AC, cass., CD, $1400. Call Ron aft. 7pm 865-670-9676.

Travis Varner

Dan Varner

2026 N. Charles Seivers Blvd. • Clinton, TN 37716

457-0704 or 1-800-579-4561 www.rayvarner.com

AFFORDABLE PLUMBING 314018MASTER Ad Size 2 x 1 bw N <ec> Licensed & Insured

AFFORDABLE PLUMBING

256-2039

BREEDEN'S TREE SERVICE Over 30 yrs. experience! Trimming, removal, stump grinding, brush chipper, aerial bucket truck. Licensed & insured. Free estimates!

219-9505

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