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BUZZ Helping neighbor Halls resident Vicki Van De Griff has spent most of her life serving her family and community. She says some of her earliest memories are of her family being active in Smithwood Baptist Church. They moved from Knoxville to Lancaster, Ohio, when Van De Griff was a preschooler. Her family was instrumental in a church start-up there that continues today as First Baptist Church of Lancaster Ohio.

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Phillips sends hello from overseas

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LMU launches new medical program Every century or so somebody has such a remarkably good idea that the rest of us just smack our head and say, “Duh!� That’s what Pete DeBusk and the folks from Lincoln Memorial University announced last week. It’s a new doctoral program that bridges the gap between physician and physician assistant (PA).

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Ed & Bob At-large Knox County Commissioners Ed Brantley and Bob Thomas will meet with all comers from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Half Time Pizza on Emory Road in Powell. Brantley and Thomas are often joined by several other officials and meetings are entertaining and informative.

Rick Barnes is philosophy prof What we are watching is Rick Barnes teaching philosophy 101. Tennessee basketball looks about like the preseason forecast from media experts, 12th among 14 teams in the Southeastern Conference. Anything significantly better will be a small feather in Barnes’ cap. No way to be much worse. Right now, fans are still giving the coach the benefit of most doubts. Me too. His team is undersized. He has no threat in the post, offensively or defensively. We’ll find out later about recruiting.

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Former Adrian Burnett student and Halls High graduate Derek Phillips (left) sent this photograph to Eddie Kilby’s class at ABES. Phillips sent the American flag shown in the photo, which flew in the class’s honor in Iraq for 10.5 combat hours between Sept. 11 and Nov. 10, 2015. Photo submitted

By Ruth White Adrian Burnett Elementary fifth grade teacher Eddie Kilby received a phone call from one of his former students last spring. Kilby hadn’t heard from this student in close to 14 years and to hear the

voice on the other end of the line was a nice surprise. U.S. Army First Lt. CR Derek Phillips was in Kilby’s class back in the early 1990s and Kilby recalls him being a “great kid� whom he enjoyed having in class.

package from Phillips that was waiting for them when they returned from Christmas break. Inside was an American flag that had flown on combat missions To page A-3

Heck of a hole TDOT contractors shut down the Emory Road entrance to Commercial Bank in Halls last week to install new and larger storm water collectors. The on-site supervisor said the bank was warned in advance and workers planned to finish the job in one day. The intersection of Emory and Hwy. 33 is just one construction zone in Halls. TDOT spoke yesterday (Jan. 19) at the Halls Business and Professional Association. We’ll have that report in next week’s Shopper. Photo by S. Clark

Winners, losers in school rezoning By Sandra Clark Last week, in response to the NAACP’s complaint to the Office of Civil Rights about racial resegregation following construction of two middle schools on the periphery of Knox County, a man who should know better asked, “What are they mad about?� The late Diane Jablonski quotes Sir Edmund Burke: “If you forget history, you are doomed to repeat it.� Last April the former school board member sent me her recollections of the school rezoning in 1991. Let’s review: Jablonski Knoxville voters dissolved the city school system in 1987. The suddenly com-

bined city and county systems faced a racial segregation problem, housing patterns here resembling those in communities like Nashville where federal courts had ordered cross-town busing. A countywide task force was formed to evaluate schools, plan for closures and make recommendations to achieve a greater racial balance. Jablonski served on that task force. Many communities were affected; compromises were made. Then-superintendent Earl Hoffmeister wanted to close AustinEast and Fulton high schools and build a true magnet high school downtown, perhaps at World’s Fair Park. Political noise boomed. Knox County Commission thwarted the school board’s plan (surprised?). Jablonski says South Knox was

most affected by rezoning and was the area with the most promised broken. School closings put enrollment pressure on Mooreland Heights and New Hopewell. Both were promised renovations and additions. Mooreland Heights got its addition in 2015. New Hopewell is still waiting. Jablonski calls the consolidation of former foes – South High Rockets, Young High Yellow Jackets and Doyle High Pioneers – “a painful marriage of the Hatfields and McCoys,� but said the community decided to make it work and “they came out stronger and more unified in the end.� One can only speculate on the Farragut resident’s conclusion and wonder if current turmoil at South-Doyle Middle School can be laid on the doorstep of these forced consolidations.

Some think Gibbs was the only community impacted by the 1991 plan. Not true. Elementary schools: 8 closed Three in North Knox: Brownlow, Lincoln Park and Oakwood, with a new Christenberry built to replace them. Three in South Knox: Flenniken, Anderson and Giffin, with Dogwood built to replace them. Two in East Knox: Eastport and Fairgarden, which became a preschool. Three others: Sarah Moore Greene, Green Elementary and Beaumont were enlarged and established as magnet schools – the elementary base of the desegregation agreement. Middle schools: 6 closed South and Doyle were conTo page A-3

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The ‘sur’reality of home By Cindy Taylor

Jay Weiss hits the water for kayaking in Maine. He gives lessons locally to those who want to learn kayak techniques.

Row, row, row your kayak Since retirement, one of Jay and Beth Weiss’ favorite activities is kayaking on Norris Lake. A group of Union County folks got together in 2014 to see if others might join them in starting a kayaking club. Past Chamber presidents Pat Hurley and Julie Graham reached out to people they knew were kayakers and who might be interested in being a part of the sport on a social level. Twelve people attended the first meeting. It wasn’t long after that Norris Lake Paddlers was born. “We don’t have a member’s roster and anyone can join,” said Jay Weiss. “I love to paddle. Every time out is fun and new. Unlike hiking you never have a specific path to follow.” Weiss says the paddles are for fun but are often educational as well. “On several occasions we have had paddlers join us who know the area and they’ll give us a history lesson about where we are paddling.”

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Weiss has given kayak lessons locally. He says that some days he goes out for fun and to enjoy the experience while on other days he practices safety techniques. Fred Graham won a bid at auction during a Chamber annual dinner. Graham was one of Weiss’ first students for a kayak lesson and basic safety. Fred and wife Julie often enjoy kayaking together and with their family. “Julie’s actually much better at this than I am,” said Fred. Weiss took his first kayaking excursion more than 30 years ago while on a trip in Massachusetts. It took only one trip before he realized lessons would come in very helpful. “I was with a group of beginners on a large lake when

I shifted my weight and found myself upside down in very cold water.” It was raining and the lake had a film of ice. Weiss said that once he surfaced no one in the group knew the method for getting back into a kayak. He was about 50 yards from shore and was wearing a Gore-Tex rain suit to keep dry. He swam to shore while another member of the group towed his kayak in. “I learned two things that day,” said Weiss. “Gore-Tex not only keeps water out, it keeps it in. By the time I got to shore I looked like the Michelin Man. I also learned that if I wanted to continue kayaking I needed to learn to take care of myself. I started taking lessons the next week. Weiss says that even after 30 years of kayaking he still keeps safety in mind first. Norris Lake Paddlers has drawn water lovers from all across area counties and beyond. For upcoming events see their facebook page at Norris Lake Paddlers.

If you’ve passed by Powell High School and Powell Community Chest recently you may have noticed the signs reading “Welcome Home, Scott Walker.” Walker was born and raised in Halls before moving to Powell to complete high school. After 10 years in the military he is home for good. He served his country in the Air Force before a back injury forced him back to civilian life. The 2005 PHS graduate made it home in time for Christmas last year. He says being home for good after being broken down from a civilian mindset and then brought back up in Uncle Sam’s mindset is surreal. “After you do something in a certain way for so long that only a small percentile of people has been a part of it is definitely difficult to be back,” he said. “Having the military mindset and learning to adjust to people here who don’t have any idea what it’s like will be hard.” Walker developed a strong work ethic at the age of 12 when he quit playing sports and went on the road with a gospel group. He helped unload, set up and repack. “My dad started working when he was 12 so I thought I should do that too,” said Walker. “As a result I didn’t apply myself as I should have in school.” Walker says he real-

Scott Walker in front of the sign at his alma mater welcoming him home Photo by Cindy Taylor ized in high school that the only way he would be able to attend college would be through military service. He sat down with an Army recruiter his junior year and was ready to sign up. He gave the recruiter his info but never heard back. Three weeks later an Air Force recruiter gave a presentation at the school. His mom signed the necessary documents that allowed him to enlist at age 17. Walker says the rest is history. “Signing those papers to allow my son to join the military when he was only 17 was a very emotional and difficult decision,” said Walker’s mom, Sheila. During much of his service Walker was stationed at Lackland AFB and also

at Kunsan AB, Republic of Korea. His job was with security forces. He was deployed twice to Iraq but prefers not to talk about that time period. “My family has always been there for me through rough patches, deployment, re-enlisting and being away from home. They have supported every military-affiliated decision I made even though they wanted me home. Walker says he had planned to make a career in the military. Now that he is home, college is on the immediate horizon and he is happy to be starting a different phase of his life. “It is great to spend time with my family whenever I want and to have my personal freedom back.”

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THANK YOU! Emerald Charter Schools is grateful for the tremendous community support shown during this inaugural school year of Emerald Academy. We also celebrate the renovation of the historic Moses School Building, which was honored with a Fantastic Fifteen Award by Knox Heritage for excellence in preservation rehabilitation. Thanks to much hard work by the following companies and their employees, Emerald Academy scholars are enjoying an exceptional learning environment:

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HALLS/FOUNTAIN CITY Shopper news • JANUARY 20, 2016 • A-3

Winners, losers

Students in Eddie Kilby’s fifth grade class at Adrian Burnett Elementary show the flag and certificate sent to them by one of Kilby’s former students, Derek Phillips. Photo by R. White

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tograph of Phillips with the flag in front of an Apache hewith Phillips in their honor to get the flag,� said Kilby, “es- licopter, which the students and a certificate to explain pecially knowing that it had loved seeing. Kilby had the where the flag had been. been flown just for them.� class write thank you letters “The students were thrilled They also received a pho- to Phillips and many thanked From page A-1

him and his colleagues for serving their country and several students asked Phillips questions about how he spent Christmas and some of his favorite things.

The road of community service Halls resident Vicki Van De Griff has spent most of her life serving her family and community. She says some of her earliest memories are of her family being active in Smithwood Baptist Church.

Cindy Taylor Vicki and George Van De Griff hit the road on their Harley. They moved from Knoxville to Lancaster, Ohio, when Van De Griff was a preschooler. Her family was instrumental in a church start-up there that continues today as First Baptist Church of Lancaster Ohio. Van De Griff has played piano since age 7. That talent serves her well as the pianist of more than 35 years at Beaver Dam Bapt ist Church; where she has been Van De Griff a member since 1962. “I have been blessed to be a part of the music ministry at Beaver Dam the entire time. I have worked with some outstanding Christian worship leaders and accompanists.� In one of those twists of life Van De Griff

accompanied the choir at BDBC for many years with former music minister Mike Bundon who is now leading music at Van De Griff’s childhood church, Smithwood Baptist. While a student at Halls High School, Van De Griff played piano for the Advanced Chorus. She once played a piano from the back of a pickup truck while on a youth mission trip and played an angel in a live nativity pageant where she was hoisted up on a forklift. “That was fun, though a little breezy,� she laughed. It is obvious in speaking with Van De Griff that she has always had a heart for service. Her working career was spent teaching school at Powell Elementary and Halls Middle schools. Her 29 years of teaching included 6th grade, math, science, social studies and reading. She retired in

2011. Parents and students considered her a teacher who positively impacted the lives of her students. Van De Griff says one of the most exciting times in her life was when she and husband George owned a Harley and hit the open road with friends. “I never thought I would enjoy getting on the back of

solidated into South-Doyle Middle School, located at the old South-Young High School. Christenberry and Spring Hill were closed as middle schools and the students were disbursed to the newly formed Holston Middle and to Whittle Springs. Beardsley Middle was closed. At Gibbs, the middle school was a program within the existing Gibbs High School, administered by a high school assistant principal. Those students were sent to the new Holston Middle School. High school students from Holston were zoned to Gibbs High. Vine was designated as the middle school magnet and expanded. High schools: 3 closed Rule High was closed with its students zoned to West, Fulton and Central. The campus stands empty 20 years later. South-Young High closed and reopened as SouthDoyle Middle. Doyle High expanded into the former Doyle Middle School, a building across the street, in order to accommodate the students from SouthYoung. Holston closed as a high school and reopened as a middle school. Most of its high school population went to Gibbs with some going to Carter or Austin-East. A-E was renovated as the high school magnet. Jablonski’s memo relates some consequences of the 1991 rezoning: ■When Rule High was closed, the Golden Bears and all their memorabilia went into storage. The majority of the Rule kids were reassigned to West High and although renovations and

a motorcycle, but I did!� These days the Van De Griffs stay busy with their family that includes seven grandchildren, ages 2 to 17 years. “There is never a dull moment at family gettogethers,� she said. “We take trips to Dollywood and enjoy family cookouts and birthday parties throughout the year.� Van De Griff says that as much as she loves her family and spending time with them she also enjoys her quiet time of relaxing and just doing nothing. But she says serving in some capacity will remain a part of her life for as long as she is able or until the Lord points her in another direction. “I have always tried to be a good accompanist,� she said. “My role is to help those who minister through music in bringing the message of ■Arts in the Airport: juried worship to the forefront.� exhibition allows regional

■Halls Community Lions Club meets 7:15 p.m. each second and fourth Monday, Shoney’s, 343 Emory Road. ■Halls Republican Club meets 7 p.m. each third Monday at the Boys & Girls Club of Halls/ Powell, 1819 Dry Gap Pike. Info: knoxgop.org.

artists to compete and display work at McGhee Tyson Airport secured area behind the security gate checkpoint from March 17-Oct. 12. Theme: “Smoky Mountain Air Show.� Entries deadline: midnight Sunday, Feb. 7. Info/application: knoxalliance.com; Suzanne Cada, 523-7543 or sc@knoxalliance.com.

â– Seventh District Democrats meet 6:30 p.m. each fourth Monday, Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: Mary Ann Page, map@ parodee.net or 247-8155; Dan Haney, bdl66@comcast.net or 922-4547. â– United Northeast Democrats/8th District meet 7 p.m. each second Thursday, Gibbs Ruritan Club, 7827 Tazewell Pike. Info: Betty Jones, 688-2268.

â– Dogwood Arts Festival: juried artists are selected to exhibit and sell their original work in mixed media, clay, drawing/pastels, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, painting, photography, sculpture, and wood in April. Info/application: dogwoodarts.com.

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■“Past and Future Conditions� exhibit: art exploring the concept of “truth� and “knowledge� and how they are affected by conditions that change over time, to be held 6-10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, A1 Lab Arts, 23 Emory Place. Submit entries to: a1artsubmission@gmail.com. Entry deadline: Sunday, Jan 17. Art drop off: Sunday, Jan. 31. Info: a1labarts.org. ■Scruff y City Art Contest: a juried art exhibit competition celebrating Knoxville’s blend of southern history and modern development on the banks of the Tennessee River. Free and open to all artists. Submissions deadline: Feb. 15. Info: liz-beth.com/contest.

additions were done there, nothing was done initially to welcome or accommodate the kids from Rule. West remained the Rebels and the Rule kids just had to adjust. ■The Gibbs community never embraced Holston as part of its school community, even though 80 percent of the Holston Middle School kids go to Gibbs High School. ■Gibbs is not the only community without a middle school. There is no middle school in District 4. West High takes kids from Bearden and Northwest middle schools. Hardin Valley Academy takes students from Cedar Bluff, Farragut and Karns middle schools. Northwest Middle School sends its students in five different directions for high school. ■Some South-Doyle kids travel as far as the Gibbs students. That’s the result of living in a rural area. ■Finally, wrote Jablonski, the magnet program was initiated at considerable cost to fulfill the compliance agreement. Only after the magnets were upgraded and expanded did the school board start replacing portable classrooms to relieve overcrowding. Hardin Valley, Northshore, Amherst, Cedar Bluff and Carter elementary schools have been built since the rezoning. A recent study indicated no need for new middle schools, yet we’re about to build two – in Gibbs and Hardin Valley – at a cost of $70 million. Was Gibbs hurt by rezoning? Absolutely. Was Gibbs the only community affected? No way. Ponder a final quote from Edmund Burke: “Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle which fits them all.�

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COMMUNITY NOTES â– Fountain City Lions Club meets 6 p.m. each first and third Monday, Lions Community Building, 5345 N. Broadway.

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Rick Barnes: Philosophy 101 What we are watching is Rick Barnes teaching philosophy 101. Tennessee basketball looks about like the preseason forecast from media experts, 12th among 14 teams in the Southeastern Conference. Anything significantly better will be a small feather in Barnes’ cap. No way to be much worse. Right now, fans are still giving the coach the benefit of most doubts. Me too. His team is undersized. He has no threat in the post, offensively or defensively. We’ll find out later about recruiting. But, the teacher can teach. Individual improvement shows in several players.

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It appears Barnes is explaining, time after time, what it takes to succeed as underdogs, fighting with a short stick under trying circumstances. The Vols can win if they play complete games on defense, with all their heart and a little extra effort – and execute an occasional play and hit a decent percentage from outside. I looked back at my notes from the time Dave Hart scooped Barnes up from

the Texas trauma. He was to be an instant fi x, a scrub job for the athletic director’s previous error. Rick has a reputation for honesty, good enough to redirect NCAA cross-checkers elsewhere. Barnes said he was not burned out, that at 60 he wanted to continue coaching, that Tennessee was a fine landing place. The coach had been getting the Longhorns to the tournament, 16 times in 17 years. Maybe, sometime, he can beat the odds and do it with another orange (and gray) team. It is easy to like Rick Barnes. He speaks plain English. His candor is refreshing. I chuckled when he said his team was “hor-

rible� at the beginning of the Te n n e s s e e State game. It was, but coaches don’t talk like that. Someone Rick Barnes might say it is his job to have the Vols at least half-ready when the ball goes up. When Barnes was trending downhill at Texas, critics complained that he was a chronic underachiever, simply not as good as his record indicated. I’ll argue that. When you have been doing it as long as Rick has, you are what your numbers say you are – one of 13 active coaches with more than

600 victories. Those same Texans who wanted change said Barnes was old-fashioned, out of step with the times, too tough on his players. He pushed some really hard, even forced one or two to change their game. Guilty and unrepentant. At a recent press conference, in front of Robert Hubbs III and everybody listening, Barnes said Hubbs needs to play harder so the Vols can win more games. The truth sometimes hurts. Hubbs took it like a man. Months ago, Barnes was dissatisfied with Kevin Punter’s shooting motion. It started behind his head. It needed to start in front. Punter said ouch. That shot had been good enough to get him 10.3 points per game last season. Donnie

Tyndall never said anything about changing it. The adjustment took a while. “It was frustrating,� said Punter. “I kind of wanted to quit. But I just kept trying because I don’t really quit. I don’t quit anything. Now, it’s really a part of me.� Detrick Mostella had a head-on with the tough-love coach. Barnes said Detrick was at a crossroads, change or watch. At issue was defense. Mostella hadn’t previously bothered with it. Now we know no one plays without at least trying to defend. Freshman improvement? Some recruited by the previous administration don’t look too bad. They are beginning to get it. Give them a mid-term C+ in philosophy 101. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com

Development doesn’t have to be a dirty word As Knoxville-Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) Executive Director Gerald Green has met with residents and business owners, he’s confronted a mix of attitudes, from oblivious to disgruntled. R e s i are Gerald Green dents disgruntled by development when they don’t understand the process and don’t get engaged, he says. “One of the goals I identified soon after starting with MPC was increasing the public’s awareness of what we do and how they can be involved.� One of the best ways to become educated about the development process is to attend MPC meetings at

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1:30 p.m. on second Thursdays. But those who can’t make it downtown can watch video archives online. A link at the bottom of the MPC home page − www. knoxmpc.org − provides access to new archives that allow users to view separate agenda items. Green also plans to post the preliminary agenda earlier − four weeks before each meeting rather than two. At the same time, he recognizes that citizens won’t want to be involved if their opinions don’t matter. Too often, steps haven’t been taken to implement ideas

incorporated into city and county sector plans and community plans, like the Bearden Village Opportunities Plan. If plans are realistic, MPC should draft ordinance and policy changes to back them up, he says. If such ordinances had been in place in 2001, when the Bearden plan was created, the area might look different now. The plan calls for wide sidewalks and mixed-use buildings that are close to the street with parking behind them. Implementing such ideas into areas with existing structures is a challenge, but you have to start somewhere, Green says. He’d like the opportunity to meet with builders and developers. A development community that’s “comfortable with the way things have been for 30 years� makes change even more challenging. But mixed-

use, multi-story development benefits everybody − property owners, local government and consumers − because it puts more on a smaller space. It’s smarter than using an acre to build a 12,000-square foot fast food restaurant with 33,000 square feet of parking. It also fights urban sprawl. “We can’t keep spreading out if we want to preserve our agricultural lands. We have to increase density,� he says. But he understands why change is slow. “Change is scary − for everyone. If we’ve been doing something for a long time, and it works okay, there’s not much motivation to do it another way.� He’d like to offer incentives, like faster time frames or reductions in fees, to motivate developers to try new things, like mixed-use projects.

The redevelopment of areas like the Magnolia corridor will take more than involvement. It will require buy-in from citizens, business owners, developers and investors, he says. The city will present plans for streetscape improvements

to a six-block section of Magnolia Avenue at a public meeting from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, at the John T. O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona Street. “There’s a lot of opportunity here,� Green says of Knoxville and Knox County.

GOSSIP AND LIES ■State Rep. Eddie Smith made a big deal of Mayor Madeline Rogero’s proposed closed meeting with legislators, then he presided over a – guess what – closed meeting of 8 of 10 legislators who asked for an investigation of UT. ■State Rep. Bill Dunn’s legislative questionnaire says: Studies show that students in prekindergarten lose their gains by third grade. Should we use that pre-K money for something else, like teachers salaries? ■Even if Dunn’s studies are valid, the takeaway should

be a look at K-2, not slashing pre-K. ■But Dunn’s logic is flawed. This example shows why: Studies show that people who eat broccoli will ultimately die. So should we just eat chocolate cake instead? ■Don’t let anyone kid you. It is not necessary to pay Jim McIntyre over a quarter million dollars to retire. Let him cash out his sick days and move on. ■Any school board member who voted for this buyout deserves the political fallout that will follow. – S. Clark

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LMU to train a new kind of doctor Every century or so somebody has such a remarkably good idea that the rest of us just smack our head and say, “Duh!” That’s what Pete DeBusk and the folks from Lincoln Memorial University announced last week. It’s a new doctoral program that bridges the gap between physician and physician assistant (PA). The degree is doctor of medical science (DMS), and LMU’s will be the first such program in the country. This one’s got legs, folks. Pete wants 100-200 students this fall, when the program launches. The teaching is online. Students don’t have to travel to Harrogate. Each PA already has a supervising physician – that’s a requirement to practice. Each supervising physician has a medical degree and the requisite internship and residency.

Letting in the sunshine

Sandra Clark

If LMU simply makes that supervising physician an adjunct professor in charge of oversight, then it seems the sky’s the limit on graduating the new docs. Physician assistants already hold a master’s LMU board chair Pete Debusk announces a new degree: doctor degree. They would be re- of medical science. Photo by S. Clark quired to have at least three years of clinical experience could add up to 32 million Some may choose a cato enroll in LMU’s program. new patients to the health reer in medical education DeBusk says the need is care system,” he said. rather than clinical work. great. The demand for physi- The program will be accred“The greatest users of cians is greater than the ited by Southern Associahealth care resources, in- supply and the gap is widen- tion of Colleges and Schools. cluding the elderly and ing, he said. Find a need and fill it – chronically ill, are expected The new DMS program that’s Pete DeBusk’s credo. to increase by 46 percent will offer three tracks: pri- And now LMU’s board chair over the next 10 years, and mary care, hospital care has outdone himself. Altothe Affordable Care Act and emergency medicine. gether now, Smack. “Duh!”

Magnolia gem may shine again Anyone who has walked or driven Magnolia Avenue can appreciate its generous design, with sidewalks and a center turn lane.

Nick Della Volpe

When you look at its older buildings, some now empty or underutilized, you can imagine a busier time, before I-40 opened and shanghaied much of the through traffic. The old center-lane commuter trolley is gone. But Magnolia is still home to KAT, the Caswell ballfields, Community TV, several banks and fast-food restaurants, Chilhowee Park and the Knoxville Zoo, to name just a few of its amenities. It borders Victorian homes being restored in

Park Ridge and Park City and the Botanical Garden. Now it may be time to resurrect another gem, Swan’s Bread bakery. Knoxville’s Magnolia Corridor renewal plan is slated to move forward from the drafting table to construction. Refreshed streetscape plantings, sidewalk, road and bicycle lane improvements and better lighting will begin along a “model block” – actually four blocks –extending eastward from Hall of Fame Drive to Bertrand Avenue. With $500,000 in the current budget, these city enhancements will proceed from the downtown core eastward in phases, under a plan promoted by Mayor Madeline Rogero. Future work will move toward Cherry Street and later Chilhowee Park, just as it has along the south waterfront, Cumberland and downtown north.

Public meeting Thursday on Magnolia Avenue upgrades City officials and consultants with Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon will present the design details for Magnolia Avenue streetscape improvements at a public meeting 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, at the John T. O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. The meeting will review final designs for streetscape improvements to a six-block section of Magnolia Avenue between Jessamine Street and North Bertrand Street. Proposed improvements include raised medians to replace the center left-turn lane; bike lanes; improved sidewalks; bus pull-offs; and streetscape amenities that include street lighting, benches and bike racks. Traffic signals will be upgraded, and pedestrian signals and crosswalks will be improved. Left-turn lanes will be provided at major intersections. Can’t attend? There will be a two-week public comment period following the Jan. 21 meeting. Email your ideas or comments to dmfoster@knoxvilletn.gov

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Swan’s Bread bakery, 1934, in a photo by Thompson Brothers. Used with permission of C.M. McClung Historical Collection, Knox County Public Library

Center city renewal is radiating outward. The goal of such public infrastructure improvements is to foster private development and growth. The downtown restoration efforts teach us that private dollars sometimes need the visible encouragement, provided by the city’s investment, in order to progress. Developers prefer successful renewal behind them as they inch forward. No sudden leap into the unknown. Otherwise, venture capital remains risk adverse. Included in the model Magnolia block is Pellissippi State Community College, a two-year degree institution which prepares young men and women with skills to enter the workforce. The Magnolia campus, which currently serves some 700800 students, hopes to expand its footprint. Unfortunately, it is physically hemmed-in by other business property. Landlocked. Fortunately, the Swan building sits just across Magnolia, waiting. This vintage 3-story red brick, 12,000 square foot

building, is of solid masonry construction. When its original bread-baking mission ended sometime in the ’90s, the building was shuttered. It’s currently serving as an overflow warehouse for an electrical supply company. Its close proximity to Pellissippi’s Magnolia campus argues for it to be put back to work. Imagine if it were converted into a cooking school or other classrooms for the campus. What a great anchor for the Magnolia corridor restoration – an attractive building creating valuable job skills for inner city youth. A spark plug igniting wholesome growth. The building’s solid, concrete-floor construction and open floor plan present an excellent opportunity to repurpose it as an integral part of the Magnolia campus. As state economic development commissioner Randy Boyd recently observed: downtown could use a culinary school. This location is close enough to fill that role. Let the Swan unfurl its wings.

The Jan. 6 meeting Mayor Rogero had with Knox lawmakers in her office over breakfast was finally opened to the public after Rogero’s spokesperson, Jesse Mayshark, said the day before the meeting that it was closed. The decision to open was made literally the day before the meeting. His comments triggered unrest among the Knox lawmakers who had not asked for a closed meeting and advised Rogero that they preferred the meeting be open. The reasons given by Mayshark for closing the meeting seemed strange as relating “to this bill, that bill.” In fact, Mayshark, when he worked for the now closed Metropulse, was a strong advocate for open meetings. He has abandoned his consistent backing of open meetings. This meeting’s notice was omitted from the mayor’s public schedule and was only brought to public attention by this column. The reality is that Rogero benefited from having an open meeting due to the generally favorable press it achieved. Rogero will start out having public meetings in the future when she meets with the entire delegation so she does not have to reverse course at the last minute. ■ Renee Hoyos was re-appointed to the KAT Board by Rogero and confirmed by city council. She previously chaired the board which works on public transportation. She is the CEO of Tennessee Clean Water Network. This is excellent appointment by the mayor. Rogero herself once served on the KAT Board, appointed by this writer. ■ Zane Duncan, son of Lynn and Rep. Jimmy Duncan, has been appointed to the Board of Parole by Gov. Bill Haslam. He follows in his mother’s footsteps as she served on the same board when Gov. Sundquist appointed her. Duncan is one of the youngest if not the youngest person to serve on this Board. ■ Jimmy Duncan is seeking another term in Congress this November. If re-elected, in 2018, he will have served 30 years and two months in Congress (having been first elected in 1988). Only five other Tennesseans in history have ever served 30 or more years in the Congress (House and/or Senate combined). They include Carroll

Victor Ashe

Reece, Jimmy Quillen, Joe Evins and Albert Gore Sr. Duncan does not appear to have a serious opponent. ■ Bruce Anderson was appointed by Mayor Rogero to the board of the Knoxville Community Development Corporation. Anderson works for Children’s Hospital as general counsel. He replaces David Hutchins, an architect and former chair, who was the senior member on KCDC having served 14 years (originally appointed by this writer). Hutchins’ term actually expired last April but he continued for another eight months due to Rogero failing to make an appointment. Anderson previously served two terms on KUB. ■ Dan Murphy, former Knox County school board chair, now chairs KCDC. Lisa Wagoner resigned Jan. 1 which creates another vacancy. The most senior member is the resident member, Phyllis Patrick, who completes two terms in July 2016. ■ MPC has three holdover city appointees – vice chair Bart Carey, former vice mayor Jack Sharp and Michael Kane, whose terms expired last June. Kane and Sharp both live in Fountain City. Rogero has not replaced any of these three but will at some point as all have served two terms on MPC. Rogero has imposed a two-term limit on appointees. Some feel Rogero delayed the appointments until the city elections were held. However, Rogero has been consistently tardy in making mayoral appointments after their terms have expired. ■ Sen. Frank Niceley is expected to introduce legislation to allow the county mayor to name two members to the KUB Board of Commissioners on the grounds KUB serves areas outside the city. KUB will strongly oppose this legislation. Niceley represented parts of Knox County in the House a few years ago. ■ Blue Ridge Mountain Sports, located next to Long’s Drug Store, is closing this month after 40 years of being in business in Knoxville.

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SENIOR NOTES ■Corryton Senior Center: 9331 Davis Drive 688-5882 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday Hours vary Offerings include: exercise classes; card games; billiards; Senior Meals program, 11 a.m. each Friday. Register for: Main Munch Potluck: soups, 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21. Professional Cake Decorating Class, 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 26. New exercise class: Strong Core Balance Class, 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, with Certified Personal Trainer Kay Myers. ■Halls Senior Center: 4405 Crippen Road 922-0416 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday Hours vary Offerings include: card games; exercise classes; dance classes; craft classes; Tai Chi; movie matinee each Tuesday; Senior Meals program, noon each Wednesday. Poetry Reading: Dr. Ted Faracasin will read from his new book “Poetry Heavens and Wars,� 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21. Super Seniors meeting, noon Tuesday, Jan 26; speaker: Star 102.1 Radio Personality Kim Hansard. Register for: Facebook class, 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22; $15; register by Wednesday, Jan. 20. Living Well with Diabetes six-week workshop begins 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21. Field trip: Healthy Living Expo free Senior Day, 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22. ■Knox County Senior Services City County Building 400 Main St., Suite 615 215-4044 Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Heiskell seniors are excited to hear the announcement by Janice White (standing, far right) that the seniors will hold their February meeting at their new facility. The group is moving to the former Wheeler Karate building at 1708 W. Emory Road. Photo by R. White

Heiskell seniors to open new center By Sandra Clark Seniors in Powell and Heiskell (the northwesterly suburb of Powell) got tired of watching Knox County build senior centers on either side of them, at Halls and then at Karns. So they raffled quilts and played bingo and sold cakes. Suddenly, they had amassed enough money to buy a building which will become the Powell-Heiskell Community Center. At least it was enough to leverage a loan. “We’ve wanted our own place,� said Janice White, the project’s driver. “Powell and Heiskell deserve this.� She thanked the volunteers who have donated time and supplies to get the center established. It will be a place for adults of all ages to gather, socialize, play games and visit with friends. Beginning in March, the center will be open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays.

“The building will provide space for business meetings, senior citizen activities, parties, family reunions and celebrations at a reasonable rate to all members of the community,� said White. She’s already had a couple of calls about rentals. White chairs the board of the Heiskell Community Organization, which will own and operate the facility. The seniors previously met at Heiskell United Methodist Church. Knox County Commissioner Charles Busler said the county may eventually buy the building and land. He’s discussed the idea with Mayor Tim Burchett and county Finance Director Chris Caldwell. Michael Grider, speaking for Burchett, said it’s too early in the budget cycle to commit to the purchase, although the mayor supports the concept. “We’ve been

out (to Heiskell) several times. They’ve got a wonderful program.� Realtor Laura Bailey facilitated the deal as the listing agent for the Wheeler family. The property is the former Wheeler karate school. It contains seven acres, of which five are suitable for building. White said her prayers were answered. “When the door opens you’d better walk through it or it may not open again.� Showing her knack for fund-raising, White asked Powell Business and Professional Association members for donations to buy chairs and tables at $50 each. The center needs 100 chairs and 15 banquet tables. Also on her wish list: inside painting, bathroom upgrades, a new kitchen, plumbing and electrical work, flooring, a sound system and additional parking. “Because we are a 501(c)

(3), we depend on others to invest in our success,� she said. Donations can be mailed to the Heiskell Community Organization, P.O. Box 432, Heiskell TN 37754. Anyone who can help should contact White at 865-548-

0326 or jwhite1049@frontiernet.net Self-reliance is the watchword of the gritty folks from Heiskell. It’s amazing what they’ve accomplished with a vision and hard work. Just watch what happens next. Ruth White contributed to this report.

HEALTH NOTES â– Healthy Living Expo, 9 a.m.3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, Knoxville Convention Center, 701 Henley St. Seniors 55+ will receive free admission on Friday. Features: exhibits, cooking demos, speakers, entertainment and more. Info/schedule: TheHealthyLivingExpo.com.

â– The Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA will offer beginner classes 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays beginning Jan. 25, Deane Hill Recreation Center, 7400 Deane Hill Drive. Info on this and other Taoist Tai Chi classes: 482-7761, 546-9222 or taoist.org.

â– Peninsula Lighthouse Group of Families Anonymous meetings, 6:15-7:15 p.m. each Tuesday, 1451 Dowell Springs Blvd. Newcomers welcome; no dues/fees; no sign-up; first names only.

â– UT Hospice Adult Grief Support Group meeting, 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info/reservation: Brenda Fletcher, 544-6277.

Info: Barbara L., 696-6606 or PeninsulaFA2@aol.com.

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HALLS/FOUNTAIN CITY Shopper news • JANUARY 20, 2016 • A-7

Celebrating God’s gift of By Cindy Taylor On a magical night each February, more than 150 fathers and grandfathers head to Fountain City United Methodist Church with their daughters and granddaughters for some quality time together, and maybe a little two-step. Since 2002, the church has sponsored a Father Daughter Valentine Dance. What started with 23 girls in a Brownie Girl Scout Troop who just wanted to spend time with their dads has grown to more than 300 attendees each year and reaches far beyond the doors of Fountain City UMC. The event brings fathers, grandfathers and often some uncles back year after year with their special daughters, granddaughters and nieces. Many come from other counties to take part in the festivities. Last year the dance fell on the same evening as the Central High School Winter Formal. A group of senior girls who had been attend-

Maria Hurst and father Chris in the photo taken at the first Fountain City UMC Father Daughter Valentine Dance

Maria Hurst and father Chris in the photo taken at last year’s dance Photos submitted

ing the Father Daughter Dance for years found a way to do both. They spent the first part of the evening with their dads at the Father Daughter Dance before heading out to the Central High dance. Sherri Smith, the church’s director of children and family ministry, coordinates the event. “Every year our work has been blessed,� said Smith. “This event allows our fathers, grandfathers, granddaughters and daughters to spend precious time togeth-

er and celebrate God’s gift to us of daughters.� Those attending can expect lots of music, dancing, refreshments, flowers and balloons. Local businesses provide gifts for prize drawings and church members provide dozens of Valentine cookies. The reasonable admission price covers the cost of the event with profits supporting missions for children. Smith says that because of the generosity of those who have provided donations there has been money every year

for those missions. “We have many fathers who have been attending this dance since it started,� said Smith. “The sweet memories and legacy of love continue to be the main focus.� Chris Hurst and daughter Maria attended the first dance and were the first father daughter couple to have their photo taken. They continue to enjoy the dance every year and are excited about this one. “Over the past years the Father Daughter Dance has been one of our favorite traditions,� said Hurst. “Maria and I go out to dinner with friends before the dance and then have a night of dancing and sharing with friends at the church.� The 13th annual Father Daughter Valentine Dance will be held at Fountain City UMC 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6. Tickets are $5 per person. Dads and daughters of all ages are invited. The church is at 212 Hotel Road in Fountain City. Info: 6895175.

New director, new plans at Jewish Alliance By Carol Shane The Knoxville Jewish Alliance’s newly-elected executive director Deborah Oleshansky never expected to end up where she is in her career. “I am,� she says, “sort of an accidental Jewish professional.� Originally from Boston, she started her career in Washington, D.C., in the field of criminal justice, with a concentration on child abuse and family violence. During the Reagan administration, she was assigned to the Presidential Task Force on Child Victimization. She moved to Knoxville over 20 years ago because of a business opportunity for her husband, David. Within weeks of arriving here, she was approached for help by Conrad Koller of the Knoxville Jewish Alliance. She became the coordinator for the

David Brower, one of a kind, passes By Sandra Clark David

Brower was unique. He was hardworking and hardplaying; he loved his friends and pretty much ignored the David Brower rest. D a v i d and I shared two passions – politics and printing. He came calling within weeks of arriving in Union County.

David walked into the little Shopper office on Doris Circle and invited me to dinner. And that’s when I met Helen – the love of his life. For every printing job David sold, Helen managed to get it typeset and out the door. For every time David yelled, Helen yelled back. And every time Helen dressed up for a night on the town, David was by her side. When little Mary Helen was born, their lives were complete.

So it’s with sadness we report that David passed away on Dec. 27 at age 83. He asked for a private service. David enjoyed gardening, water skiing, horseback riding, piloting small aircraft and spending time with family and his beloved pets. He served in Florida’s House of Representatives and after he and Helen moved here in 1972, they operated a printing and typesetting business, published “The Eastside Neighbor�

FAITH NOTES Community services ■Cross Roads Presbyterian, 4329 E. Emory Road, hosts the Halls Welfare Ministry food pantry 6-8 p.m. each second Tuesday and 9-11 a.m. each fourth Saturday. ■Ridgeview Baptist Church, 6125 Lacy Road, offers Children’s Clothes Closet and Food Pantry 11 a.m.-2 p.m. each third Saturday. Free to those in the 37912/37849 ZIP code area.

Classes/meetings â– First Comforter Church, 5516 Old Tazewell Pike, hosts MAPS (Mothers At Prayer Service) noon each Friday. Info: Edna Hensley, 771-7788. â– New Covenant Fellowship, 6828 Central Avenue Pike, is offering the following classes beginning Wednesday, Jan. 27: GriefShare Recovery Group, 6-8 p.m.; Financial Peace University by Dave Ramsey, 6:30 p.m.; Unhealthy

Anonymous by Dr. Pete Sulack, 6:30 p.m. Info/registration: church office, 689-7001, or Beth Arnurius, 584-8352. â– Powell Church, 323 W. Emory Road, hosts Recovery at Powell at 6 p.m. Tuesdays. The program embraces people who struggle with addiction, compulsive behaviors, loss and life challenges. Info: recoveryatpowell.com or info@ powellchurch.com.

Music programs â– Ailor Dale Baptist Church, Beard Valley Road in Maynardville, will host a singing 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23. Everyone invited. â– Fountain City UMC and Middlebrook Pike UMC choirs will perform an adult choir concert 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at Fountain City UMC, 212 Hotel Road. Proceeds to benefit scholarship funds supported by each church.

Youth programs â– Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753

Oak Ridge Highway, hosts Morning Breakfast and Afternoon Hang Out for youth each Tuesday. Breakfast and Bible study, 7:20 a.m.; Hang Out Time, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Info: 690-1060 or beaver ridgeumc.org.

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In all the furor over the lottery (and yes, I have bought a ticket or two in my time; never won a dime!), it occurs to me that the Bible has a great deal to say about money. (The word itself appears 138 times in the King James Version.) One must be careful when quoting the Bible in regard to money, however. The most famous misquote is that “Money is the root of all evil.� The actual quote is “For the love of money is the root of all evil�! (1 Timothy 6:10) There is, of course, the famous observation about tainted money: “The only problem with tainted money is that there “‘taint enough�! When I lived in New Jersey, there was a choir member in our congregation who had won the lottery not once, but twice! She was a lovely person, as normal as the rest of us, except richer, of course. The real problem with money is that it is often equated with power. And

Cross Currents

Lynn Pitts

the truth is, money is simply a tool, and a tool can be wielded for good or evil, for healing or hurt, for building up or tearing down. It depends on the person (or persons, or companies or institutions) doing the wielding. So, in all the lottery todo, just remember where your true treasure is: count your blessings, and remember the old song: Folks with plenty of plenty They got a lock on the door Afraid somebody’s gonna rob them while they’re out a-makin’ more. What for? – I Got Plenty of Nothin’, Hayward and Gershwin So, just count your blessings, friends.

also served as the Southeast regional coordinator for “Partnership2gether,� which connects global Jewish communities directly with Israeli communities. On Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, she was named executive director of the KJA,

Social Work on “Mitzvah Day,� a day of “good deeds for the community,� according to the KJA website. Also on her plate are “Learn a New Game Before the Big Game;� a pickleball event taking place on Super Bowl Sunday; plans for AJCC’s summer camp and swim team; and, on Jan. 31, the opening of the Schwarzbart Gallery, so-named in memory of Arnold Schwarzbart, the well-known, Russianborn Knoxville artist and architect who died last March. “That should get us started,� says Oleshansky. Info: jewishknoxville.org or 865-690-6343

and later developed a thriving real estate business. His daughter, Mary Helen Brower Lee, said her dad was an outspoken and generous man who believed in the good in people and loved animals. “He would not stand to see an animal suffering or a family go hungry. He was

a fighter favoring the underdog who always found a way to survive, even when the odds were against him.� David specialized in bank printing and built a business that covered several states. Survivors include Helen Thomas Brower, wife of 46 years; sons David and Clay

Brower and daughter Mary Helen; four grandchildren: Brittany Brower, Lily Lee, Bryn Lee and Rocket Henry Lee; and sisters Barbara R. Morrow and Sara Brower Bogart. Memorials may be sent to the Union County Humane Society, P.O. Box 625, Maynardville, TN 37807.

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tor for the Arnstein Jewish Community Center. Another child came along, completing the family, and Oleshansky became director of the University of Tennessee’s Hillel chapter, which fosters and supports campus Jewish life. She

In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider; God has made the one as well as the other. ‌ (Ecclesiastes 7: 14 NRSV)

though “we’re still working on a contract,� she says. With her career in criminal justice receding further into the distance, Oleshansky laughingly accepts the fact that she has “definitely morphed� into her new profession serving the local Jewish community. “I hope to reinvigorate the Jewish community and the Arnstein Jewish Community Center (AJCC) so that we can offer programs for all ages,� she says, “not just to socialize, but to promote social advocacy and social justice.� She’s excited about working with Lisa Reyes Mason of the UT College of

Deborah Oleshansky, newly-elected executive director of the Knoxville Jewish Alliance

organization’s Russian resettlement program, working with Russian Jews who had fled the Soviet Union, helping to find them homes, schools and employment. Following the birth of her second child, she served as interim preschool direc-

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Allison Walters shows the tent project that she and three teammates made using as an engineering project at Shannondale.

Shannondale student Oliver Watson works on a computer and practices his coding through the school’s STEM program which launched this year. Photos by R. White

Shannondale adds STEM

Christian Cruz and Stanton Herd rake straw at the small amphiShannondale Elementary theater built by Eagle Scout Cameron Greer at the Halls Outstudents have been enjoying door Classroom. the benefits of the new STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) program for a few months now and recently had the opportunity to show their parents what they have learned so far at the school’s Halls High student Nathan STEM showcase. Hoyle picks up trash and The STEM program at cleans up the rain garden at Shannondale runs under the the outdoor classroom prior to colder weather. Students at the school worked with AmeriCorps on the project.

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leadership of April Lamb, who is helping teachers use project-based learning to teach science, technology,

engineering and math in an integrated way. Projects are connected to real-world problems and reflect the skills used by professional in STEM careers. Students are learning how to do computer programming through coding, build robots as part of a school robotics team, use engineering design processes at an early

Kennel Club donates animals to ETCH

Photos by R. White

Open house St. Joseph School will host an admissions open house, noon-2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31. Parents are invited to attend to learn more about the school’s preK through eighth grade opportunities. St. Joseph is currently enrolling for the 2016-2017 school year. The school is located at 1810 Howard Drive, off Cedar Lane. Info: 689-3424 or sjsknox. org

Tamara Adkisson with East Tennessee Children’s Hospital accepts a large donation of new stuffed animals from Madeline Lonas on behalf of the Tennessee Valley Kennel Club. Photo submitted

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During the last few months of 2015, members of the Tennessee Valley Kennel Club collected over 100 stuffed animals for delivery to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital right before the Christmas holiday. Tamara Adkisson with volunteer services explained that children receive a great deal of comfort from a stuffed animal and often a child who received a gift as a patient will return with a new stuffed animal for another child in need. A list of guidelines and suggested gift items can be found at etch.com Info: 541-8136

Rosie Powell (front), Emalee Kreiman, Mei Grace Krusenklaus and Belle Karnes perform a halftime routine together as the Halls Middle and Halls High dance teams joined forces to entertain the fans. Rosie, Emalee and Belle dance for the HMS team and Mei Grace is a member of the HHS team. The middle school dance team sponsored a Pink Out game as a community service project to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer. The event was in memory of Emily Barger and Saxon Cochran and raised a total of $261.55 for The Butterfly Fund.

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â– Webb School of Knoxville will host the following admissions open houses in the Lower School library: pre-K for 4- and 5-year-olds, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 9:30 a.m.; Fifth Grade Academy, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27. Info/RSVP: Deborah Welsch, 291-3864 or webbschool.org/ openhouses.

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HALLS/FOUNTAIN CITY Shopper news • JANUARY 20, 2016 • A-9

‘Anomalisa’ By Betsy Pickle

Screenwriter Charlie Kaufman loves getting inside his characters’ heads, and his fans enjoy taking that journey along with him. Whether the mind trip is literal (“Being John Malkovich�) or figurative (“Synecdoche, New York�), Kaufman’s quirky approach takes on mental landscapes unlike anything else seen in today’s movies. Even his most accessible creations – “Adaptation� and “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind� – use the mind as a playground. With “Anomalisa,� he has

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created perhaps the ultimate interior film. That may be why it is only the second feature film he has directed, and why he chose to portray the story in stop-motion animation, with stop-motion whiz Duke Johnson as his co-director. In live action, “Anomalisa� might have been too much of a downer – as it is, it’s hardly a picnic. But live action also couldn’t convey the kind of scenario Kaufman wants to create: a world of mundaneness and conformity so overwhelming that it could drive a person over the edge. Michael Stone breaks out of his funk when he meets Lisa and Emily.

David Thewlis gives voice to Michael Stone, a Britishborn Los Angeles resident who has achieved fame in the world of customer service with his best-selling guide on said subject. The irony of Michael’s achievement is made deliciously obvious from the get-go; he’s not a social person, and he has to force himself to interact with others as he flies to Cincinnati to speak at a conference. Part of Michael’s problem is that his world has become – or perhaps it always was – so bland that everyone sounds the same. (The film achieves this by having character actor Tom

Humans vs. aliens Cassie (Chloe Grace Moretz) has a hard time figuring out whom she can trust after aliens invade Earth and destroy most of its population in “The 5th Wave.� Her first priority is trying to keep her little brother safe. Based on the young-adult novel by Rick Yancey, “The 5th Wave� also stars Nick Robinson, Alex Roe, Zackary Arthur, Ron Livingston and Liev Schreiber. The action film is rated PG-13 for violence and destruction, some sci-fi thematic elements, language and brief teen partying.

Noonan voice all the other characters save one.) No one stands out; nothing has meaning. Michael tries to break out of the blanket of blandness by contacting a former girlfriend who lives in Cincinnati. Their meeting does nothing to free Michael of his chains, and it might make viewers feel that he deserves any misery he has created for himself. But then he hears a voice that breaks through the din. It belongs to Lisa (Jennifer Jason Leigh), a customerservice representative who has come to the conference with colleague Emily. Both women have read Michael’s

book (sort of) and are big fans, so when he takes an interest in them it makes their day and then some. On the sunniest level, “Anomalisa� could represent the difference one person can make in life, the power of a soul mate. But Kaufman isn’t a sunny guy, and he can’t just leave it at that. Even though the story is set in a time that predates the ubiquity of cellphones, it still exists in a time in which gadgets and technology have created distances between individuals. And it definitely takes place during the era of the cult of personality, which is as false a con-

struct as humans have ever created. The stop-motion animation is a perfect fit, even when it comes to a sex scene that could have been more than a little creepy. As wry humor melds with a fantasy of American business culture, “Anomalisa� lets the audience explore as deeply as it wants. Kaufman is a great believer in the examined life, though his point here may be that even he believes there can be such a thing as too much wallowing. Rated R for strong sexual content, graphic nudity and language. Scheduled to open Friday at Downtown West.

Welcome, number three! By Carol Shane This month, the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra welcomes the third of its conductor candidates. Aram Demirjian is currently associate conductor of the Kansas City Symphony, and an alumnus of the prestigious Aspen and Tanglewood Music Festivals. The KSO’s principal French hornist, Jeffery Whaley, has worked with him before. “I went to Pierre Monteux school for conductors with Aram,� Whaley says. “He’s a super nice guy, and a fantastic musician.� Demirjian’s program begins with John Adams’ minimalist 1995 composition “Lollapalooza,� consisting of a complex interlocking texture of repeated short rhythmic phrases. The KSO’s principal bassoonist, Aaron Apaza, says, “When everyone is in the pocket, it feels great, but there is always the danger of feeling like you’ve got one foot in the boat and one foot

on the dock if it’s not quite grooving.â€? Clearly, Demirjian has his work cut out for him. Also included are GyĂśrgy Ligeti’s 1951 “Romanian Concertoâ€? and Romantic composer Max Bruch’s popular first violin concerto, performed by guest artist Philippe Quint. Closing the program will be Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony. Although the fifth is the most famous to listeners, the seventh is arguably the favorite among those who actually play the music. “It’s by far my favorite Beethoven symphony!â€? says Whaley. “It’s so dancey, with catchy tunes and an unbeatable rhythmic drive. The horn parts are very exciting.â€? Apaza agrees. “The whole symphony is great, but it is really defined in my mind by the second movement.â€? He’s referring to one of the undisputed masterpieces of symphonic literature: a brooding minor theme that starts in the low strings and builds in layers of inter-

twining themes and intensity until the whole orchestra is thundering. “That movement really goes for all the money emotions,â€? says Apaza. Principal oboist Claire Chenette believes that the entire program “emphasizes the emotions that bind humanity together, and there’s no message I’d rather promote in this day and age!â€? The three musicians will be involved in an exciting venture later in the month. The KSO’s Q Series at the Square Room features the orchestra’s Principal Quartet – all string players – and the Woodwind Quintet. Although the French horn is technically a brass instrument, it is often combined with flute, clarinet, oboe and bassoon to create a group of five. The series consists of relaxed, intimate midday concerts for lunchtime listeners. A boxed lunch courtesy of CafĂŠ 4 is included in the ticket price. Chenette is especially

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father!� The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra presents “Beethoven and Bruch,� part of the Moxley Carmichael Masterworks Series, at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday, Jan. 21, and Friday, Jan. 22, at the Tennessee Theatre in downtown Knoxville. The Q

Series at the Square Room happens at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the Square Room at CafĂŠ 4 on Market Square in downtown Knoxville. Tickets/info: www. knoxvillesymphony.com or 291-3310. Send story suggestions to news@shoppernewsnow.com.

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New name, new owner for Rocky Top Family Practice By Sandra Clark The new owner of Union County’s family practice clinic says he’s here to stay and he aims to provide a “wide range of family practice care� in the county. Ron Lawrence has developed several thriving businesses in East Tennessee. Kayla Newcomb of Plainview is his practice administrator. “After the local clinic closed, I took a job with Summit View in November,� she says. And shortly after, Rocky Top was reopened. Newcomb is thrilled because she knows both the need and potential in Union County. The medical director is Jeffrey Summers, M.D., who is based in Halls. Both Newcomb and Lori Beeler Crisp are seeing patients at Rocky Top, located on John Deere Drive in Maynardville. Both are

certified f a m i l y nurse practitioners. Heather Janeway is the medical assistant. Crisp is a Corryton Lawrence native and current resident. She began in 1991 as a certified nursing assistant at Hillcrest Nursing Home and worked as a nursing assistant at St. Mary’s Hospital until the birth of her second child in 1993. She pursued higher education, eventually earning an associate’s degree from LMU while working at Blount Memorial Hospital. She got a bachelor’s degree at King University while working medical and surgical floors at Blount Memorial. Finally, she obtained a

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master’s degree from LMU and is now certified by the AANP as a family nurse practitioner. She has now returned to Rocky Top Family Practice to serve the people of her own community and to fulfi ll her dream of treating persons from the Appalachian Mountains. Kayla Brummitte Newcomb’s career has followed a similar trajectory. She earned an associate’s degree in nursing at LMU in 2005 and graduated with a bachelor’s in nursing from East Tennessee State Uni-

versity in 2009. She obtained a master’s d e g r e e with focus on family practice from Austin Peay Janeway State University, graduating in 2011. Her nursing experience includes medical/surgical and cardiac care in various Knoxville hospitals. She enjoys providing primary care to all ages and loves to educate on disease prevention and wellness through preventative care. While seeing patients in Maynardville, Newcomb also is practice administrator of Summit View Health Services, coordinating the services of doctors and nurse practitioners. “We want to build a practice that will be here long-

term,� Lawrence said. “My goal is to be the preferred medical practice in Union County.� Lawrence is the principal in several other businesses, acquired or started since 1981. The first was Summit View of Rocky Top (previously Lake City). Then came Summit View of Farragut. With his wife, a registered dietitian, he launched a nutrition consulting business for assisted living facilities and small hospitals. It has grown to 25-plus registered dietitians. He also owns an independent living facility in Jefferson City and a pharmacy. Two physicians and eight nurse practitioners are affiliated with his businesses. Each entity is independent, he said. His office is in Farragut. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business from UT and has an MBA. Info: Rocky Top Family Practice at 865-745-1160

Policies tighten after school bookkeeper indicted By Sandra Clark Union County Director of Schools Jimmy Carter said there was no effort to cover up the apparent theft of several thousand dollars from accounts at Union County High School. “We could not talk about an ongoing investigation.� Last week the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office released information that former high school bookkeeper Tammy Collins has been indicted: “Investigators determined that Ms. Collins stole at least $30,045 from the school between January 2013 and November 2015.� Carter said Collins re-

signed immediately when confronted. Her husband, Johnny Collins, is a teacher at UCHS and is a former member of the county’s Board of Education. Carter said he’s known the family for a long time. “This has been hard on her family and friends,� he said, calling Collins’ crime a “black eye for the school system and the high school. “But it’s important that this information be public. It’s important for people to know that money given to our schools and to school projects is valued and safeguarded.� Carter said it’s the prin-

cipal’s resp onsibility to account for each school’s funds. He has trained and highlighted accounting Collins practices for principals in the wake of the comptroller’s findings. He said none of the accounting for activities funds goes through Finance Director Ann Dyer’s office. “I don’t know how they sleep at night,� he said of principals – who are responsible for staff manage-

ment, student achievement, school safety and oversight of multiple funds. The report says Collins used at least four schemes to carry out her crime. These included making unauthorized payments from the school’s account to pay down her personal credit cards and other personal debts, writing school checks to herself or “cash� and keeping the money for her own use, taking cash from school collections, and using school funds to make personal purchases at Walmart. Investigators determined that Collins fabricated documents and made false ac-

counting entries to conceal her theft. This included forging an assistant principal’s signature on school checks. During an interview with investigators, Collins admitted that she used school money for her own benefit. “There were several significant issues within that allowed this theft to go undetected for more than two years,� Comptroller Justin P. Wilson said. To view the special investigation go to comptroller.tn.gov/ia/. To report suspected fraud or waste of public money, call the toll-free hotline at 800-232-5454.

BIZ NOTES ■Terry Holley is the new executive director of Horse Haven of Tennessee. Founder and former director Nina Margetson will return to working more closely with Terry Holley animals as the operations manager for Horse Haven. Holley most recently served as philanthropy consultant for Global Fund for Community Foundations. She also headed the Oak Ridge Rowing Association as executive director and served as senior vice president for programs and regional development at the East Tennessee Foundation. Info: 865-300-5825. ■Tim Young, CEO of Summit Strategic Solutions, is leaving the organization to establish a business that will focus/capitalize on the shift to more consumeroriented care. Tim Young He will remain with Summit through June 30. Dr. Wesley Dean, who chairs Healthcaring Ventures, parent of Summit Strategic Solutions, said: “We appreciate Tim’s 21 years of service to Summit Medical Group and Summit Strategic Solutions and wish him well on his new endeavor. During his time at Summit, the organization has grown and achieved a number of milestones.� ■Weigel’s has opened its 63rd convenience store at 2409 Charles G. Seivers Blvd. in Clinton. The store has 4-wide diesel fuel bays. President Ken McMullen said this is the first location to service trucking professionals with large, easy-to-access diesel lanes, SmartQ technology and DEF at the pump. A ribbon-cutting is planned for today (Jan. 20) with a grand opening celebration Jan. 25-31.

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Farmer buys First Lady, plans to grow

IRS slow-walks refunds to verify info

By Sandra Clark Angela Farmer is wellknown as the administrative assistant to Rob Followell, CEO at Tennova North. She joined him at Powell Business and Professional Association, volunteering to be communications committee chair while he served as vice president. She’s active in the Anderson County Chamber, where he was president. Now that Followell has taken a position as regional CEO for four hospitals based around Winchester, Tenn., Farmer decided it was time for a career change of her own. She found the perfect fit, right there at Tennova. Judy Ferguson, owner of First Lady specialty shop since the cancer and imaging center opened nine years ago, had decided to retire. That commute from Jefferson City was taking its toll. “I had always wanted to own a boutique,� says Angela. “This is a perfect shop. We can help women feel better at a rough time and I’ll

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add a fashion component.� She’s heading to market in Atlanta and plans a ribbon-cutting and open house for Thursday, Feb. 11. And guess who will be there. Friends from both the PBPA and the Anderson Chamber. And Ferguson is staying on until Farmer is licensed as a mastectomy fitter. Angela’s

mom, Carolyn Farmer, is also helping her get established. “First Lady will go on as it has been with the same products and serves as the past nine years,� Ferguson said. “Several of my clients have called to say they’re happy that the shop will not close.� The store specializes in wigs and apparel for cancer

treatment patients. It’s conveniently located on the first floor of the Cancer Treatment Center (the building closest to Emory Road). Farmer also serves on the board of the Boys and Girls Club and is active at Temple Baptist Church. Info: 8597010 or thefirstladyshop@ gmail.com

News from the Rotary Guy

Law Dean Gary Wade speaks tions about the current state of the Tennessee Supreme Court, the LMU Law School, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

senior economist at the University of Tennessee’s Howard Baker Center for Public Policy and served as a research professor at the University’s College of Business ■Farragut honors Administration; a lecturer Bruce Williamson in advanced data analytics; and as a senior economist at Dr. Bruce Williamson, the National Defense Busipast president of the Ro- ness Institute. tary Club of Farragut, was recently made an honor- ■Volunteer Ministry ary member of the club. needs books Williamson left Knoxville The Rotary Club of Knoxlast summer to become a commissioner on the state ville’s Literacy Committee of Maine’s Public Utilities is asking for help to restock Commission in Augusta. the Volunteer Ministry CenPrior to accepting this six- ter’s libraries. The Volunteer year gubernatorial appoint- Ministry Center is in need ment in Maine, Bruce was a of new/used books again – hard or paperback books except Readers Digest Condensed. The club is placing News from Office of Register of Deeds a box at the welcome table at its weekly meetings for members to place books in.

By Tom King

The Rotary Club of Knoxville last week heard from retired state Supreme Court justice and the new dean of the Duncan School of Tom King Law at Lincoln Memorial University – the Hon. Gary R. Wade. Wade received his undergraduate degree and law degree from the University of Tennessee and was mayor of Sevierville from 1977-87. He was chief justice of the

Tennessee Supreme Court from 2012 to 2014. Among his many civic activities, he is the co-founder and chair emeritus of the Friends of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. During his presentation he expressed his admiration for the vision and mission of Rotary. Wade addressed the club on three qualities of civic virtue (1) Generosity, (2) “Knowing your community,� and (3) “Living up to the individual that you want to be.� He spoke to these virtues, with an illustrative story for each. Following his remarks, he answered several ques-

2015 ends with a bang By Sherry Witt It was a very good year. As the data from the final month of 2015 came in, it was clear that local real estate and mortgage lendWitt ing markets had outperformed the previous year in virtually every statistical category, ending with an impressive run in December. For the month that ended on Thursday, Dec. 31, there were 1,036 property transfers recorded in Knox County, an increase of nearly 20 percent over December 2014, and a 33 percent jump from November’s total. The aggregate value of property sales was also robust as around $287 million worth of real estate changed hands. By comparison, November saw about $208 million in sales, and last December produced just over $200 million. The final month of 2015 brought the total value of property sold for the year to more than $2.7 billion. In 2014, just under $2.3 billion in real estate was transferred. Mortgage markets experienced an even greater surge as lending against real estate jumped from $292 million in November to nearly $433 million in December. In all, 2015 saw right at $4 billion in new mortgages and refinancing in Knox County, a 22 percent increase over 2014 levels. www.ShopperNewsNow.com

The largest property transfer recorded in December was the sale of a 46-acre tract in the Hardin Business Park off Hardin Valley Road, for a price of $23,850,000. On the lending side, there were two large mortgage loans of note. One for $32.2 million, affecting a residential development known as

Metropolitan Apartments on Cedar Bluff Road, and the other by Greystone Pointe LLC for just over $31 million. I certainly hope that each of you had a blessed and joyous holiday season, and on behalf of all of us at the Register of Deeds office, I wish you a healthy and prosperous year in 2016.

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Tom King is a retired newspaper editor, a Rotarian for 28 years and past president of the Rotary Club of Farragut. He can be reached at tking535@gmail.com

Andrew Hartung is a great guy with a tough topic. He spoke last week about taxes and the IRS for members of the Fountain Hartung City Business and Professional Association at Central Baptist Church’s fellowship hall. “Budget cuts to IRS mean fewer enforcement agents,� he said. But it also means fewer customer service representatives. Hartung said he spent an hour on hold recently, and he was using a special number for practitioners. Long-range, IRS may eliminate its service centers in favor of online contact. Advice for taxpayers: Safeguard your social security number, shred papers with confidential information, encrypt emails, and don’t open unsolicited emails or attachments. Hartung said IRS is delaying refunds this year to give agents time to verify information. Criminals are using identity theft to file and claim others’ refunds. The Affordable Care Act’s (Obamacare) penalty for those who don’t buy health insurance is rising sharply. For a single adult, the penalty was $95 in 2014; it was $325 in 2015; and it rises to $695 in 2016. Meanwhile, health insurance premiums are increasing. Hartung said his premiums have doubled each year. And IRS has developed Form 1095-C which employers file to show whether individuals are ACA compliant. Hartung explained rule changes on depreciation for business equipment, said the IRS-allowed deduction for business travel was reduced from 57 cents per mile to 54 cents; and said folks should beware what they post on social media.

Recently, the IRS changed someone’s status from “contractorâ€? to “employeeâ€? based on a Facebook post. Hartung is a certified public accountant with Eaton & Hartung. Info: 865347-2015 Next up are candidates from Fountain City for Knox County Commission (Michele Carringer, John Fugate and Laura Kildare) and school board (Jennifer Owen and Grant Standefer). The club meets each second Wednesday at 11:45 a.m. at Central Baptist Church. â–

Panera Bread launches catering

Panera Bread has added catering to its list of services. Kristi Blalock, regional catering sales manager, served lunch last Blalock week at the Fountain City Business and Professional Association. “From office meetings to corporate conferences, Panera Catering makes planning easy and stress free,â€? she said. Delivery is available in Knoxville and Oak Ridge, and orders can be placed online at PaneraBread.com There’s a breakfast menu including pastries, muffins, fruit and oatmeal. Breakfast sandwiches include steak and egg; sausage, egg and cheese; Mediterranean egg white; bacon, egg and cheese; and Asiago bacon, egg and cheese. There are four choices of baked egg soufflĂŠs. Drinks include hot and cold drink totes as well as individual Pepsi products and water. Lunch items include salads, pastas and soups, along with sandwiches and chips.

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLES NEWS FROM FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

If mama ain’t happy … As an OB/GYN with Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists and Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Brooke Foulk, MD, treats women who are in every stage of life, from the first pap smear, through childbearing years into menopause and geriatric care. “You can develop strong relationships with women and their families, and you are there for some of the most exciting, emotional and important times in their lives,” Foulk says. But among all her patients there is one very common denominator. Women have a habit of putting themselves last in line when it comes to health and wellness. “We are the only ones who will look out for our own health and wellbeing,” Foulk says. “Yet, as women, we tend to put everyone and everything above our own needs.” No matter what else a woman may be involved in, she is often a caregiver by default. “A lot of us take care of our husbands, our children or our aging parents,” Foulk says. “We work, we do the laundry, we cook, we clean and we get groceries.” Some women do all of that with little or no support. It’s no wonder most women don’t feel they have time to think about exercise, healthy eating habits, adequate sleep and mental well-being. The irony is that if a woman doesn’t take care of herself, she’s less likely to be able to adequately care for others. As the saying goes, “If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.” That could be expanded to say, “If mama ain’t healthy, ain’t nobody happy.” “By the time a lot of my patients get around to caring for themselves after their kids are grown and out of the house, it’s almost too late,” Foulk says. “A patient waits un-

Brooke Foulk, MD, moments after helping deliver Guillermo “Mo” Diaz-Ramos. Diaz-Ramos’ mother, Denisse, is one of Foulk’s many patients and a great family friend as well. “You can develop strong relationships with women and their families, and you are there for some of the most exciting, emotional and important times in their lives,” Foulk says.

til she finds a breast mass, which could’ve been picked up two years earlier on a mammogram; she waits until she has a heart attack instead of changing her diet and getting adequate exercise; she waits until she breaks her hip instead of screening her bone density and working to keep her bones healthy.” Yearly checkups are important because a woman’s medical problems can often be detected early and dealt with before they turn into more threatening issues. Most health insurance plans cover the cost of a “well-woman visit,” because it is a preventive service. A well-woman visit helps you get the preventive care you need, including screenings that can find diseases early, when they are easier to treat. By finding a condition

early in a screening, you may also and colorectal cancer screenings. be able to take action to lower your Women of every age should risk of life threatening events later, consider tests for sexually transsuch as strokes or heart attacks. mitted diseases.* The Centers for Disease Control reports incidences of syphilis among seniors are up by more than 50 percent, with chlamydia up more than 30 percent. Tests and screenings are often There is no age limit on STDs, and recommended based on a woman’s older women are not immune. age or stage in life. Blood pressure and cholesterol should be checked for women of every age, and every The Centers for Disease Control woman should be screened for cerrecommends several vaccinations vical cancer and diabetes. When a woman is in her 40s, for adults. Women should receive it’s time to talk to a doctor about a flu vaccine every year and a breast cancer screenings. Yearly booster shot for tetanus/dipthemammograms are recommended ria/pertussis every 10 years. At age starting at age 40. Women age 50 60, a vaccination against shingles and older are also encouraged to is recommended (even if you’ve alhave bone mineral density screen- ready had shingles). ings, to check for osteoporosis, Doctors also recommend pnue-

Recommended tests and screenings

Vaccinations

mococcal and meningococcal vaccines for some patients. If you were born in 1957 or later and you haven’t had a shot for measles, mumps and rubella, that may be recommended, too. Vaccinations for chicken pox, hepatitis A and hepatitis B are also available. Gardasil is an immunization that has been shown to prevent cervical cancer in some women. This vaccination is recommended before a woman reaches the age of 30. If it sounds confusing and even overwhelming, it’s all the more reason to schedule an appointment with a doctor who can help you sort out what you need to be at your best. A yearly visit to the doctor’s office is also a good time to talk about personal issues that might be affecting your emotional health. A doctor’s office is a place where confidentiality is a priority. “Women trust OB/GYNs with the most personal information and interactions you can have with a doctor,” Foulk says. “I love getting to know women and families.” Foulk says women should make health and happiness a priority. “Stay up to date on health screenings, and focus on health and well-being,” she says. “Do what you love, and the others around you will be happier and healthier too.” For more information about the services offered by Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists, call 865-541-1122. * Screening guidelines recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), a commission of non-federal experts in prevention. USPSTF recommendations are evidencebased. This means that science supports USPSTF screening guidelines. The USPSTF is made up of primary care providers.

Posting perfection You see them every time you click on social media. Moms are online bragging about their children’s accomplishments, from first steps to potty training, to getting a driver’s license. Social media has become a very public bulletin board for pictures of newborns at the hospital, children on the first day of school, ballgames, recitals, prom night and graduation. Proud mothers have found a place to continually show evidence of perfect parenting skills. But what if your parenting skills aren’t so perfect? Brooke Foulk, MD, believes social media puts a lot of moms under a tremendous amount of unnecessary pressure. “When women judge and compare themselves to others, which is becoming even more prevalent with social media these days, we continually feel inadequate and imperfect,” Foulk says. Many articles and reports have

been written about protecting the privacy of our children online. There hasn’t been as much about protecting a mom’s sense of selfworth. “I see so many mothers who are worried about being perfect and doing everything right,” Foulk says. She tells them that there is no such thing as perfect parenting or one way of parenting that is always going to be right for every child. “If you love your kids and do your best, then that is what’s right for you and for them,” Foulk says. She tells her patients that “people don’t put pictures on Facebook when they’re having an awful day, when they’re struggling with temper tantrums, when their kids won’t eat healthy food, when they haven’t had time for a shower or when their house is a disaster.” It is often said that “perception is reality,” and if you perceive other parents are having both good days and bad days, it’s a re-

ality you can live with. The pictures and posts on social media often fuel a perception that most kids and their parents are perfect. Not only is that harder to live up to, it’s not reality. “Most parents only post happy times with smiling families in a perfectly clean house with a beautifully prepared, healthy meal,” Foulk says, “which makes mothers who are depressed, grieving or struggling feel even lower.” What’s a mom to do? Foulk likes to quote her 92-yearold grandmother who says, “Do your best. It’s all a mule can do!” Foulk says mothers should be proud of who they are and what they’re doing, even if it doesn’t always turn out perfectly. “You are right if you breastfeed or formula feed; if you work outside the home or are a stay-

Social media often times becomes a public display for perfection in parenting, but Brooke Foulk, MD, tells her patients to focus on what’s best for their families and not worry about what they are seeing on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

at-home mom; if your kids only eat organic or if you have to scramble for fast food because of limited time and funds; if you had a vaginal delivery or a Csection; if your kids go to public school, private school or they are home schooled; if they are gifted or struggle in school,” Foulk says. “You are doing what is right for you, and for your kids and family.” Social media won’t go away anytime soon, and it’s certainly natural to want to post what you’re proud of. But if you feel overwhelmed or even bullied by the virtual perception of perfection online, put away the tablet and the smart phone, close the laptop, and go enjoy some real quality time with your very real family.

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Transportation Automobiles for Sale BMW Z4 - 2003. 2.5i, 5 speed, convertible, cruise 108,000 mi., $6,100. (865)230-7154. CHRYSLER CIRRUS LXI - 1998. AT, 4 door, V6, leather seats, loaded. $2995. (865)308-2743. DODGE CALIBER 2007. 4 dr. liftback, 5 sp, 20� tires & rims, AC, FM stereo CD, xra clean, $3975. (865)382-0365. FORD FUSION - 2007. Gold, 4 cyl, AT, 91K mi, clean car fax, very nice, $4800. (865) 806-3648. FORD FUSION - 2012. Lots of extras. New tires. Great car! 68 mi., $12,500. (865)671-3487. HONDA ACCORD LX- 2004. Blue/Gray, 85184 mi, 2.4L, auto, $2500, text anytime, call after 6PM: (540) 602-4388. LINCOLN TOWN CAR - 2006. Exc. cond. 98k mi. Asking $7900 firm. Selling due to health. (865)525-5745.

Sports and Imports HONDA ACCORD - 1998. 184k miles, Michelin tires, $2700. (865)933-3175.; 388-5136 NISSAN SENTRA SR 2010. 68K mi, loaded, like new. new Yokohoma tires, recent svc. $9495/trade. 687-1234

Campers & RV’s

Cemetery Lots

28’ KEYSTONE PASSPORT TRAVEL TRAILER w/ 1 slideout Kitchen, 3 burner stove w/ oven, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, outside grillLiving room, flat screen TV, indoor outdoor stereo, pull out sofa, 2 swivel chairsDinette with bar with 2 stoolsFull bathroom with bathtub and shower, outside showerQueen-size bed, 2 closets, ample storageCoach has new tires and a new hot water heater. (865)206-2287.

Farmer’s Mkt/ Trading Post

Woodhaven Memory Gardens, 4 lots together, Chapel Garden section. Make offer. Motivated. (865)922-7636

Farm Products

Collectibles

NEW & PRE-OWNED CLEARANCE SALE ALL 2015 MODELS MUST GO!!!! Check Us Out At Northgaterv.com or call 865-681-3030 ROCKWOOD ULTRA LIGHT - model M2702SS, 32’ 2011, 12’ slide, sugg. retail $18,500. Trade on car or truck, $14,000. (865)806-3648.

CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2006. Southern Comfort Conversion, exc. cond. 80,200 mi. (865)281-8009. CHEVROLET Z71 1998. 4 wheel drive, 112k mi, extra cab, must see.$9500. (865)679-6558 TOYOTA TUNDRA - 2015. Lthr heat seats polarized tint wds flowmaster du exh chr tips cold air int 1,500 mi., $47,900. (865)360-1784.

Classic Cars Collection For Sale. Investment better than bank CD. 1949 Ford Conv., 1962 Cadillac model 62 Conv., 1967 GTO, 1977 Corvette, 1981 Corvette, 1994 GMC 1/2 ton Hot Rod Truck, Projects: 1950 Jeepster, Ford flathead, C4 auto., posi rear. 1974 VW Super Beetle. Buy One or All. (865)333-0615. FORD MUSTANG - 1990. conv. $3500, also Mercury 1969 2 door hardtop, $4000. (423)519-4518. FORD T-BIRD 1984. Exc. cond. AT, V6, lots of new parts, 3rd owner. 130k mi. $5500. (865)591-7800. 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.

Trailers BAXLEY ARTICULATED SINGLE MOTORCYCLE TRAILER. $1500 (865)637-8395

Vehicles Wanted

TRAILITE BY R-VISION - model 232RBS 2014, 26’, sugg. retail $19,500, hardly used, $13,000 trade on car or truck. (865)806-3648.

Off Road Vehicles

LOADED STARTING @ $9,999 WORK HARD, PLAY HARDER! Save some of your hard-earned money without sacrificing speed or quality.

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CARPENTRY, PLUMBING, painting, siding. Free est. 30+ yrs exp! (865)607-2227

HONEST & DEPENDABLE!

Small jobs welcome. Exp’d in carpentry, drywall, painting, plumbing. Reasonable, refs avail. Call Dick at (865)947-1445

Merchandise - Misc.

GERMAN SHEPHERD female puppy, dark sable, born 10/25/15, top AKC pedigree, hips & health guar., $1,000. (865)361-1013 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES, 9 MO. World’s top pedigree (verifiable) M & F, valued at $10K, sacrifice price $1250 to good homes. Mates sold for $10,000. (865)607-4770 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS, AKC, West German, 3 M, 2 F, vt ck’d. health guar. $700. Call 865-322-6251.

HAVENESE PUPS AKC, home raised, health guar. 262-993-0460. noahslittleark.com LAB PUPS, CHOCOLATE - silver factored, AKC reg., shots, wormed, health guar. (931)823-3218. LABRADOR RETRIEVER PUPPIES AKC Reg., Great bloodlines. Black M & F, $550. 1st shots & wormed. Ready now! 423-465-0594

DAVID HELTON

Many different breeds Maltese, Yorkies, Malti-Poos, Poodles, Yorki-Poos, Shih-Poos, Shih Tzu, $175/up. shots & wormed. We do layaways. Health guar. Go to Facebook, Judys Puppy Nursery Updates. 423-566-3647 SHIH TZU puppies, AKC, beautiful colors, Females $600; Males $500. Taking deposits. 423-775-4016 SMALL BREED DOG GROOMING UNDER 50 LBS. Reasonable prices. Flexible times & dates. (865)377-4749

40 Years Experience Licensed & Bonded

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JEEP WHEELS, 17� ALUM. - 5 on 5. Black, polished alum. $25 ea. 3885136 (865)933-3175.

Wheels/Recreation

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Merchandise Appliances

GOOD AS NEW APPLIANCES 90 Day Warranty

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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. Leather Sewing Machines. Shoe shop type. long arm. Have 2. Singer elec. $350; Bantam manual hand crank $200. Before 7pm (865)368-9828

UTILITY TRAILERS ALL SIZES AVAILABLE 865-986-5626 scott@knoxtrailer.com

Musical HAMMOND Organ, model D, console, ser. # 8169, tone cabinet model QR40. Make offer. (865)201-8402 New music for flute. Fantasy for solo flute ($13). Haiku for voice & flute ($8). What Are Butterflies For? Flute & Harp ($10). joshuangle.llc, PO Box 11806, Knoxville, TN 37939

Sporting Goods ELECTRIC REBUMBANT BIKE - $350. Good condition. Like new. Manual incl. (865)675-0813

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Manufactured Homes

Apartments - Unfurn.

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

MORNINGSIDE GARDENS

For Sale By Owner BY OWNER Beautiful 4BR, 2 1/2BA on 1/2 acre fenced yard in Powell Subd. with pool, exc. schools, Brickey, Powell, Powell High, Open Sun. 1/17, 1-3pm, 1417 Wineberry Rd. Powell, $267,777. Call (954)547-2747.

I BUY DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! - OneTouch, Freestyle Lite, AccuChek, and more! Must not be expired or opened. Call Daniel today for Local Pickup: (865)383-1020

PRIVATE MONEY NEEDED Earn 7% real estate investment rental, 80% Loan to value $65,000. Call Michael (865)212-3259

5 to 45 acres rolling pasture off I-40, 15 min. west of Cedar Bluff. (865) 776-3817 ATTN: BUILDERS. 2 lots in Shadowood Subd in Powell. $15,000 each. (865)938-6233 BEAUTIFUL WOODED LOTS 18 MIN. W OF KNOXVILLE. 3 to 50 acres. $6000 per acre and up. (408)829-7398

HARDIN VALLEY SMALL SUBDIVISION FOR SALE (38 LOTS) 454-3727

Homes Furnished FARRAGUT - 3 BR, 1.5 BA, fenced yard, BA/ $895 + deposit. (865)9227581; (865)556-1609.

Homes Unfurnished 4 BR W/POOL - 9012 Coburn Dr. , Ofc., Dbl OV, REF. 2 1/2 BA, (New BA). LR, DR, DN/FP. Fncd yd. 2 car gar. Cr. ck. $1795/mo. $1000 Sec. Dep. Call (865)250-4959. RENTAL/SALE/OWNER FINANCE 4/3/2 1/2, Tellico Village, Panoramic Lake Vw. Clean! $305K, (774)487-4158.

Real Estate Rentals

SOUTH - 3 BR, 2 BA, hdwd flrs, $800 mo + 1st & last & $800 DD. No pets. (865)740-6037

Apartments - Furnished

Condos Unfurnished

A CLEAN, QUIET 1 BR - Utilities, cable, Wi-Fi, smoke free, no pets, Ftn City, $550. (423)306-6518.

AVAIL. IMMED. Emory Rd/Tazewell Pk., 3BR, 2BA, all brick condo, hrdwd & tile flrs.. $1000 mo. (865)599-8179

FOR RENT - In home furnished basement efficiency. For single, mature, female. Utilities and wifi included. Smoke free. No pets. $450 + deposit. Contact (865)922-6915

Apartments - Unfurn. 1 BR POWELL SPECIAL no cr. ck, no pet fee, water paid, All appls, $520/mo. Phone 865-9386424 or 865-384-1099.

1,2,3 BR $355 - $460/mo.

Manufactured Homes MOBILE HOME FOR RENT - Living room and kitchen combo. 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Heat & air, front deck. $475 monthly. 865-850-8875

Waterfront Rentals WINDRIVER LOT 58 - 1120 Edgewater Way, 0BR, Waterfront Home for Rent in gated community 5 bed/5 bath $3,000/mth (423)745-0600 (423)745-0600

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Commercial Property /Sale

BEST DEAL OUT WEST! 1BR from $375. 2BR $550-$695. No pets. Parking @ front door. (865)470-8686

3.03 ACRES at Light #1 in PIgeon Forge on Sugar Hollow Rd, east side of Cracker Barrel. 865-604-4247

BROADWAY TOWERS 62 AND OLDER Or Physically Mobility Impaired 1 & 2 BR, util. incl. Laundry on site. Immediate housing if qualified. Section 8-202. 865-524-4092 for appt. TDD 1-800-927-9275

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CHIHUAHUAS, 2 MALE CUTIES - CKC, cream, chocolate. Born 11/23. S & W, $325. 865-742-2670.

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KEROSENE HEATER, - never used, also 5 gal. can Kerosene, $115. (423)502-3416

JOHN DEERE X475 - 192 hrs, 48� deck, like new. $5795 obo. (865)599-0516

Beautiful Red Puppies. $400. 865-604-3674

Plumbing

Household Goods

BULL MASTIFF puppies, 6 wks, 3 M, 3 F, brindle & fawn, $500. (423) 424-8787

GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS - AKC, high quality from proven sire & dam. M & F, $400. 865-789-5648; 865-933-2032

Home Maint./Repair

RATTAN/SUNROOM GROUP - 2 chairs, 2 end tbls, 1 coffee tbl, coordinating picture. $175 cash. (865)523-8457.

Lawn & Garden

GOLDEN RETRIEVER AKC Christmas pups. Ready for Valentines Day, “Puppy Open House� Sundays, 1-3pm. $580, taking deposits. (423)768-1818.

Services Offered

ASHLEY IRON DINING SET - 4 cane back chairs, 45� glass top. $250. (865)690-0590

Dogs

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Furniture

TWIN BEDROOM SET - 2 Sealy twin mattreses and box springs with rails included, 4 sheet sets, 4 comforters. All brand new. $400 for all. Call (865)922-1652

ENGLISH RED TICK HOUND - puppies, 3 M, 1 F, 7 wks. old, wormed w/1st shot, UKC reg. $150. 865-603-1246.

Call 423-449-8433

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Pets

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ENGLISH MASTIFF puppies, 1 M, 3 F, ready to go home, AKC reg., vet ckd & vacs. $1,000. (978) 865-7676

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Boats/Motors/Marine

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Auto Parts & Acc

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TOW BARS - Roadmaster Falcon 5250 tow bar & Stowmaster tow bar. Call for details (865)688-8938.

Sport Utility Vehicles

Trucks

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CAR TOW DOLLY - 2016, all cars/pu Swivels, tilts, never used, new ret. $2750. 1st $1050 cash. 864-275-6478

SUBARU IMPREZA 2009. 2.5i Premium, AT, 4 dr hatchback, 1 owner, 46k mi, loaded, AWD. (865) 691-5807

Honda Pilot 2014, EXL, white, w/running boards, sunrf, leather, like new, 24K mi, clean $26,900. 423-295-5393

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4000 SF Office/Warehouse with dock & drive in, prime location Middlebrook Pk. $3,000 mo. 2000 SF Office/Warehouse drive in bay, Papermill, $1,300 mo.

865-544-1717; 865-740-0990 WAREHOUSE/OFFICE 1500SF & 3000 SF AVAIL. NOW. (Also 1500 SF Avail. May 1) Space with or without offices. Very low sq. ft. prices tax & insur. Prestigious loc. West (Near Middlebrook Inn) AVAIL. NOW. See Us First! 588-2272

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Automobiles for Sale

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Financial Consolidation Loans

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Real Estate Sales

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WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20 Greensky Bluegrass in concert, 8 p.m., Bijou Theater, 803 S. Gay St. Info/tickets: knoxbijou.com International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook. Symphony Storytime presented by the KSO string quartet, 11 a.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. For pre-school aged children. Info: 525-5431.

WEDNESDAYS, JAN. 20, 27 “Beautiful, Vibrant Alcohol Inks” class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Cost: KMA members $50/nonmembers $65. Info/registration: knoxart.org. “Mosaics Keepsake Box” class, 2-4 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Cost: KMA members $50/nonmembers $65. Info/registration: knoxart.org.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, JAN. 20-21 AARP Driver Safety class, noon-4 p.m., O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.

THURSDAY, JAN. 21 Plainview 7th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Plainview Community Center. Info: 992-5212.

FRIDAY, JAN. 22

Saturday Stories and Songs: Georgi Schmitt, 11 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info: 947-6210.

SUNDAY, JAN. 24 Benefit soup and salad luncheon, 1 p.m., New Liberty Baptist Church, 5901 Roberts Road. Cost: $5. Proceeds to benefit the church’s women’s group.

TUESDAY, JAN. 26 “Battling Dangerous Belly Fat,” 10 a.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Featuring: how to manage belly fat, a cooking demonstration and second lecture will follow. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711. “An Evening with Regina Carter” presented by the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra, 8 p.m., Square Room, 4 Market Square. Tickets: $32.50 adult, $15 student. Info/ tickets: knoxjazz.org. University Women’s Club “Meet and Greet” for women in the University community, 4:30-6 p.m., UT Visitor’s Center, Neyland Drive. Light refreshments served. RSVP by Wednesday, Jan. 20 to: Therese Leadbetter, 805-7165.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 27 Deadline for submissions of three sample of work for the jurying process at the Appalachian Arts Crafts Center in Norris. Info/application forms: www.appalachianarts.net; appalachianartscenter@gmail.com; 4949854; 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers. org; on Facebook. “Is It Alzheimer’s?,” 1 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. learn about the early signs of Alzheimer’s. A lecture on “Managing Worries and Fears” will follow. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711.

THURSDAY, JAN. 28 KSO Very Young People’s Concerts: “Let’s tell a story!” 11 a.m., Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Info/ tickets: tennesseetheatre.com. Robotics @ the Library, 5 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. For ages 12-15. Info/ registration: 525-5431.

For birth to not-yet-walking; bring blanket for child to lay on. Info: 689-2681.

SATURDAYS, JAN. 30- FEB. 27 Sign ups for spring league baseball and softball for ages 4-14u, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at Holston Ball Park, 5900 Asheville Highway. League fees: $60. Teams will play at several locations around Knoxville. Info: Julie Townsend, 659-6989; Randy Geames, 525-5275.

MONDAY, FEB. 1 American Legion meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 3875522.

MONDAYS, FEB. 1-15 “Mask Making and Face Jugs” (clay sculpture) class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Cost: KMA members $90/nonmembers $110. Info/registration: knoxart.org.

THURSDAY, FEB. 4 Big Ridge 4th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Big Ridge Elementary School library. Info: 992-5212.

FRIDAY, FEB. 5 Open house at Nature’s Fountain, 6-8 p.m., 1719 Depot Road. Powell. Info: 859-0938.

TUESDAY, FEB. 9 Paulette 6th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Paulette Elementary School cafeteria. Info: 992-5212.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10 “Congestive Heart Failure,” 1 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Speaker: Dr. Glenn Meyers. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711.

THURSDAY, FEB. 11

Black Jacket Symphony performs Journey’s “Escape,” 8 p.m., Bijou Theater, 803 S. Gay St. Info/ tickets: knoxbijou.com. Free Movie Night, 7 p.m., third floor, education building, Beaver Dam Baptist Church, 4328 E. Emory Road. Featuring: “War Room.” Free popcorn and drinks. The Naughty Knots, 8 p.m., Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Tickets: $12, some discounts available. Info/tickets: www.jubileearts.org.

FRIDAY, JAN. 29

VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784.

Dinner and Movie Night, 6:30 p.m., Unity Missionary Baptist Church, 10020 Sugar Pine Court. Weather permitting.

TUESDAY, FEB. 16

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JAN. 22-FEB. 7

WaveTransform Festival, Bijou Theater, 803 S. Gay St. Tickets: knoxbijou.com. Info/schedule: wavetransformfestival.com.

“Sara Crewe: A Little Princess,” 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: 208-3677; knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com; info@ childrenstheatreknoxville.com.

SATURDAY, JAN. 23 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. Saturday Stories and Songs: Dancing Spider Yoga, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JAN. 29-30

SATURDAY, JAN. 30 Auditions for the musical “Big River,” to be produced by The WordPlayers at the Bijou Theatre in July. Info/appointments: wordplayers.org/auditions or 5392490. 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. Saturday Stories and Songs: Emagene Reagen, 11 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info: 947-6210. Saturday Stories and Songs: Molly Moore, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road.

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Honor Guard meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans invited. Info: 256-5415.

THURSDAY, FEB. 18 Plainview 7th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Plainview Community Center. Info: 992-5212.

SATURDAY, FEB. 20 Rummage sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Lighthouse Christian Church, 8015 Facade Lane. Name your price (limited exceptions). Sale will be rescheduled if school cancelled Feb. 19 for weather.

SATURDAY, FEB. 27 Ballroom dance, 7-9 p.m., Halls Senior Center, 4405 Crippen Road. Live music by the David Correll Band. Admission: $5. Info: 922-0416.

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