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Who’s in charge? Mayor Madeline Rogero’s trip to Turkey set Victor Ashe to wondering about the city charter provision for managing the city in the absence of the mayor.

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Dr. Bill Cloud (at right) is one of many friends to stop by and wish Jerry Griffey a happy 80th birthday.

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Bluegrass album The last name Brewster and bluegrass music go together in this town like the last name Litton and burgers do. Paul Brewster has released a new album and Jake Mabe says it’s one you don’t want to miss.

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Rating recruits Here’s what you will hear on Wednesday, after the fax machine clicks off and the celebration fund-raiser begins: Typical Tennessee football fan: “Great recruiting class.” Blind optimist: “Best ever!” Shopper reader: “Looks good to me, but Marvin says The General reserved evaluation of young players until after the Alabama game of their sophomore year.

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Aisin Automotive Casting Tennessee Inc. is expanding its plant in Clinton. The $53.8 million investment will create 81 new jobs over the next two years in Anderson County, said Bill Hagerty, the state’s commissioner of Economic and Community Development. It’s the company’s second major expansion since locating in Tennessee in 2004. According to its website, the Clinton plant has 580 full-time employees.

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Jerry Griffey greets Leslie Graves, choir director at Fountain City United Methodist Church.

By Ruth White It’s not often someone stands in the chapel of a funeral home and receives friends to his own event. Unless you are Jerry Griffey and that funeral home has been your life for almost 40 years. Griffey turned 80 last week, and the staff at Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel and Crematory opened the doors to celebrate his birthday with the community. Guests

stopped by to wish Griffey well and remember old times. Griffey was in the first graduating class (1952) at Fulton High School and was the first band captain. “I was so skinny back then I could hide behind my trombone,” he said with a laugh. Dr. Joe Black and his wife,

May 1970. They continued the Gentry tradition of personal and caring service for grieving families. The staff at Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel and Crematory project that same dignity and respect for each and every family that is served. After 39 years in business, the Griffeys decided to devote more time and energy to family, the community and their church. To facilitate this, in June 2009, Jerry and Joan took new partners into the business who carry on their tradition of service. Today, Jerry remains a partner and licensed funeral director with Gentry Griffey.

Gibbs Drive covenants stand By Betty Bean The owners of property at the intersection of Gibbs Drive and Broadway have lost a Chancery Court battle to overturn the 97-year-old deed restrictions that prohibit them from developing their lots for commercial use. Chancellor Mike Moyers ruled that the covenants placed in 1917 on the 52 lots fronting on Jackson Boulevard – now Gibbs Drive – are still viable and enforceable. The plaintiffs argued that the neighborhood had already invalidated the covenants by tolerating certain commercial uses, particularly the activities of a former resident who ran an electrical contracting business from his home. The evidence, however, showed that although employees drove there in the morning and departed

to job sites in commercial vans, no signage was placed on the property and no actual business was conducted there. Additionally, Moyers said there is no evidence that other Gibbs Drive home businesses (including an insurance agent, a lawn service, a carpenter and a piano teacher) generate excessive traffic or have erected signs or other “external indicia” of commercial activity. “It appears that all of the alleged ‘commercial activity’ in the neighborhood was incidental to the primary use of the property as residences,” Moyers said, observing that all the evidence showed was “incidental and unobtrusive home occupations … occurring behind closed doors.” Plaintiff Emma Harris inherited two adjoining, undeveloped

lots south of Gibbs Drive that front on Broadway. Plaintiff Joe Whaley lives in the historic structure known as the Dempster House on the north corner of Gibbs and Broadway. They argued that Broadway has changed greatly since the covenants were placed and that the covenants deprive them of the highest and best use of their property. Whaley said the restrictions make it impossible for him to sell the house at his asking price. Moyers conceded that Harris cannot make any reasonable use of her property under this zoning, since there has been no residential development along that Fountain City stretch of Broadway in modern times, and said the only expert witness who testified, Realtor Richard Smith, said neither

the Harris nor the Whaley land has value or utility as residential property. “That is indeed unfortunate for her and (Joe) Whaley, but the court must remain mindful that the restrictions contained within the original grant have continuing and substantial value to the remainder of the community, which wishes to keep the residential character of the community intact,” Moyers said. Even though the plaintiffs presented cases from other jurisdictions where courts have removed burdensome, archaic covenants, there is no precedent in Tennessee law for doing so, Moyers said. He ruled that the covenants are valid and dismissed the lawsuit. The plaintiffs have the option to appeal the decision.

A teacher’s story: letters of concern By Betty Bean The letter teachers dread ends like this: “In the 2012-13 school year, your summative results rating was x, or below expectations. Should your summative results continue to be below or significantly below expectations in the 2013-14 school year and beyond, you may face negMark Taylor ative employment consequences up to and including

termination from your position. “To avoid any negative consequences, you are expected to comply with all administrator directives, collaborate with colleagues and improve your overall performance in the upcoming school year.” Farragut Middle School science teacher Mark Taylor has received two such letters. He was one of the teachers who accepted Tony Norman’s invitation to speak to County Commission last week, and he told the commissioners he fears for his job, despite having a reputation for turning out the highest-

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Shirl e y , h a v e k n o w n Griffey so long that they couldn’t tell the exact number of years. U.S. Rep. John Duncan sent Griffey an American flag that had flown over the Capitol, and Tommy and Charlottee Schumpert dropped by. “At the age of 80 you don’t expect to get anything but old,” he said. “It’s so nice to see everyone here.” Jerry and Joan Griffey assumed ownership of Gentry Griffey in

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achieving 8th-grade science students in the county. He racks up consistently high scores in teaching observations but is considered an “outlier” because he scores more than two points higher on evaluations than his students’ Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS) scores. Theoretically, these scores should be the same, and principals can lose their jobs if they don’t reconcile the gap. “My TVAAS was a 1. Can you imagine what my observation scores are going to be this year? If they give me anything higher than

a 3, they’re going to have repercussions,” Taylor said. His primary problem is that he teaches high-school level physical science to 8th-graders whose progress is difficult to measure because they are not taught the standard curriculum. His secondary problem is that his students are so advanced that there’s not much room to “grow” their scores, as measured by TVAAS, which tracks student “gains.” The first year of evaluations,

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The best birthday ever! Little white lies told for the greater good are quickly forgiven. Fountain City icon Alvin Frye can attest to that.

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Frye was lured to the Fountain City Lions Club building last week, thinking he was helping someone with a jammed door lock. Hiding inside the building was a big crowd of people ready to wish Frye a happy 90th birthday. And surprised he was! “This is the best surprise of my entire life,” he shared. Attending the bash were Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones (who told Frye that he was there in case he got out of hand), U.S. Rep. John Duncan Jr., athletes from Central High School, friends, family and just about everyone whose life has been touched by Frye. “I remember riding into Alvin’s station as a kid,” said Steve Trewhitt. “He never failed to help anyone in need. He was always helping the sports/ball teams at Fountain City Park, Gresham Middle and Central High School. I’m glad to be here to celebrate with him, and I am greatly indebted to him.” Cindy Reeves of US Bank is credited with getting the celebration together and luring Frye to the building. “Alvin is the heart of Fountain City,” she said. “He is selfless and cares for others.

Dottie McComas signs a copy of her book, “He Serves with Honor,” at the Fountain City Library. Nan Scott serves up jambalaya during the Fountain City Art Center’s tasting event.

Alvin Frye shows surprise at his 90th birthday celebration. Photos by Ruth White

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The Fountain City Art Center hosted a tasting party that featured recipes from the group’s second cookbook. The room was filled with wonderful smells from delicious foods and the sounds of instrumental music courtesy of the Andy LeGrand Music Studio. For $10, guests were able to sample chicken salad, Karen Goldman’s famous jambalaya, fudge and a lemon cook-

mas was at the Fountain City library last weekend promoting her book, “He Guards with Honor.” The book is her first work and is based on her life as a young ■ McComas woman. at the library She will be at the Halls Adrian Burnett Elemen- Branch library 2-3:30 p.m. tary teacher Dottie McCo- Saturday, Feb. 15, and will ie that would melt in your mouth. The money raised will help defray the costs of running the center.

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only one of Taylor’s four classes was tested – a standard 8th-grade science class that included several ESL (English as a second language) speakers. His 130 high-school level students were left out of the equation, thereby lowering his (and his school’s) overall test scores. Last year his advanced students were evaluated but were found to have made insufficient progress because they performed at such a high level coming in. Taylor has received low TVAAS scores, no bonus money and “conference

of concern” letters for the past two years. He expects another one this year. He filed a grievance and said he discussed his predicament with schools superintendent James McIntyre. “Dr. McIntyre suggested I lobby the state to have another test for those students. I cringe when I think of me lobbying for more tests for our students,” he said. “Here’s the worst thing in all of this. I have had principals and coaches tell me I need to put myself ahead of my students. They’re saying this because they want me

to continue teaching and the only way they see that happening is if I put myself ahead of my students. But as soon as I think I’m more important than my students, then I do not belong in a classroom.” Forty to 50 teachers showed up for the commission meeting, as did McIntyre (who canceled a scheduled appearance at the Knox County Education Association to be there) and his chief of staff, Russ Oaks. School board chair Lynne Fugate was seated between McIntyre and Oaks.

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government Who’s in charge? Mayor Madeline Rogero is in Turkey at the invitation of the U.S. Department of State for a week promoting women’s issues and encouraging more Turkish women to become involved in government in Turkey, especially at the local level.

ing the city administration and Council) might want to consider modernizing and clarifying this lanNick Pavlis guage. Wish amending the Charter for something like this was not Victor such a major hassle.” Ashe However, it is clear that if the vice mayor is entitled to assume the duties of the mayor, then he can exerHaving visited Turkey cise all the rights that the four times myself over 30 elected mayor has. years, I know Rogero has When this writer was a busy and well-designed mayor and often traveled schedule of meetings. She outside the city and was will ably represent the U.S. overseas, Jack Sharp was as she urges women to vice mayor. Our working become more involved in relationship was strong government, where women and I never had an issue have not been influential in with him seeking to direct the past. city government in a way Locally, Knoxville has contrary to my views when an active Turkish center. I was away from Knoxville. Two current members of Rogero has a similar strong Council, Finbarr Saunders relationship with Pavlis and former Mayor Daniel (whom she endorsed for Brown, have visited Turkey re-election) so the issue is along with their wives (not more in theory than reality. at city expense) as well as Nevertheless, if there former Council member was a vice mayor hostile to and now council attorney the incumbent mayor, the Rob Frost. current charter language Knoxville also has a very could pose problems. active and influential Greek Pavlis led an unsuccommunity. Greeks and cessful but correct fight at Turks over the years have the last Council meeting not always seen eye to eye against raising towing fees. on several issues. He was joined by Council This is Rogero’s first member Marshall Stair. international trip as mayor Council voted to raise where she is representing wrecker fees by 25 perthe American people as well cent, which is a whopping as the city of Knoxville. It increase that doubles the is sponsored and financed level of pay raises which by the U.S. Department of city employees get over a State which traditionally comparable 5 year period. has encouraged and sponThe commission which sored a variety of individu- recommended this hike als to visit other nations as heard only from the towing part of the people-to-people companies and not from exchange. She will ably the general public. It was a represent us. one-sided study. However, one interestPavlis and Stair deserve ing aspect to being out of praise for highlighting this the country is that the city at the last Council meeting. charter states that “during ■ Knoxville lost a rethe temporary absence of spected juor the disability of mayor, rist when the vice mayor (Nick Pavlis) Fred Mac“assumes the duties of the Donald died mayor.” last week. The charter is silent as A longto what absence means. time resiDoes it mean when she dent with is in Nashville or Lenoir his wife, City? Anytime she is Ruth, of McDonald outside the city limits? West Hills, Overseas? MacDonald was appointed Or does absence mean to the bench by former Gov. when she is unavailable Winfield Dunn and suband cannot be reached? sequently elected several Clearly in this case she times. is absent from Knoxville He was considered fairby some 5,000 miles. minded, intelligent and obAs city Law Director jective. He was also a neighCharles Swanson stated in borhood leader for West an email to me, “It is an in- Hills prior to becoming a teresting question because judge. of the wording. We (mean-

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Tennessee Dems: Fight for the future Mark Harmon’s not new to Knox County Democratic Party politics, unless maybe he’s being compared to a grizzled veteran like Bill Owen – which is what’s about to happen this election season. A University of Tennessee professor in the College of Communications and a former Knox County commissioner who stepped down after serving one term when the commission reduced its numbers in 2010, Harmon has stayed active in politics, running campaigns, writing op-ed columns and doing television and radio commentary. Now he has taken out a nominating petition to run against Owen for the Tennessee Democratic Party Executive Committee – Owen’s preserve for 20 years. Harmon says he’s not doing it because he thinks there’s anything wrong with Owen. “He and I signed each

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other’s petitions at the January executive committee meeting,” Harmon said. “This isn’t about Bill. I just think I can bring some skill to the task. I’d like to see him continue serving the party – maybe he could continue on the Democratic National Committee.” Owen, who could not be reached for comment for this column, is at the midpoint of a 4-year DNC term. Harmon says he wants to see Tennessee Democrats “try out some new ideas, break some old habits – build a bench. I’d like to see a better job done on those things.” He also says there are not many offices that a Tennessee Democrat has a realistic chance of winning. And that, perhaps, is

where the discussion will commence. Harmon makes no bones about his dissatisfaction with the leadership of party chair Roy Herron, a conservative former state senator whom Owen supports (they served in the General Assembly at the same time). “I certainly didn’t agree with Bill’s decision (to support Herron as chair). I don’t think saying you are friends is enough,” Harmon said. The state executive committee consists of two representatives – one male, one female – from each of the state’s 33 senate districts. Harmon and Owen will be vying for the 7th District seat. On the women’s side, party activist Kim Webber will run for the 7th District seat, to be vacated by incumbent Gayle Alley, who has said she won’t seek reelection. The late Harold Woods and his wife Sylvia had filled for the 6th District seats

until Harold’s death earlier this month. The TNDP appointed former Election Commissioner Cameron Brooks to fill the vacant seat. Brooks, a labor organizer who has Sylvia Woods’ stamp of approval, will be on this year’s ballot. He is openly supporting Harmon. “Mark and I have been friends for a long time, and I think he did a great job on County Commission. He’s got a lot of experience dealing with political communications, framing and messaging. We need that kind of expertise,” Brooks said. Brooks says one of his major priorities will be to push back against “Amendment One,” a restrictive anti-abortion measure that will be on the November ballot. It’s new versus old, progressive versus status quo. With Republicans holding offices high and low, it’s hard to see how the new guys could do worse than the current leadership.

No rest at this retreat Judging by what commissioners said last week, this week’s Knox County Commission/Board of Education retreat should be anything but rest for the weary.

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock (or too busy, oh, taking or administrating assessments), you know that education issues and a “teacher revolt” (to coin a phrase) are the talk of the town. Before those issues were discussed last week, in the first half of Commission’s meeting Mike Hammond said he thinks the Joint Education Committee, set up to ease tensions between the school board and its funding body, has worked well. “It was rough going at first, but it’s shown that we can get together, we can talk.” Committee members are Commissioners Sam McKenzie, Mike Hammond, Dave Wright and Amy Broyles, and school board members Karen Carson, Lynne Fugate, Gloria Deathridge and Doug Harris. Broyles says she thinks the public “likes it when we are getting along.” (Reporters don’t, but you already know we’re scum.) “We’re so passionate

about these issues,” Broyles said, “sometimes we don’t always choose our words perhaps as carefully as we could, and I use myself as an example.” Tony Norman, the architect of the words to which Broyles refers, has questions about the retreat’s structure and format. “Last time, I personally thought it was of marginal benefit, especially for its cost and time. My objections are that I thought it was orchestrated by the school administration, which was inhibiting to the conversation. I thought it was just going to be us and the school board in the meeting.” Commission chair Brad Anders says he and school board chair Fugate will be facilitating discussion this time, but that Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre and other school officials will be present. “I really only have one question I’d like to have answered that whole weekend,” Commissioner Mike Brown said. Brown didn’t elaborate. He did say: “We’re getting spun around the corner,” on info from the school system. R. Larry Smith asked if McIntyre would be present the entire time, adding that might inhibit some from speaking more freely. Sam McKenzie sarcastically shot back: “With all the cameras gone, too?” “We’re not gonna stop anybody from being there,” Anders said. The retreat will be held

County Commissioner Sam McKenzie with the Rev. Dr. Harold Middlebrook and Middlebrook’s daughter, Arlene, at Knox County Commission’s January meeting. Photo by Jake Mabe Friday and Saturday, Feb. 7-8, at RT Lodge in Maryville. Smith said late last week that he and other commissioners don’t understand why some county fee office heads hang around for the entire meeting if they don’t have business before Commission. For the free entertainment, maybe? Smith is concerned that they could be neglecting taxpayer business. Good point. The Rev. Dr. Harold Middlebrook was recognized for his retirement from Canaan Baptist Church of Christ. Middlebrook is a longtime community activist and worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights era. Middlebrook had the best line of the meeting: “Please don’t forget the least, the left out and those who seem to be lost.” U.K. Mynatt said during public forum that he is furious about being rezoned into the Sixth District. “I have no use for (the

district). Every time y’all have a meeting, your districts change.” Anders, who represents the Sixth District, said he opposed Mynatt’s community being rezoned. “But I was overruled. Nobody wanted to listen to me then.” Broyles reminded everybody that Commission opted to ignore a plan recommended by the Joint Redistricting Committee. ■

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Mike Padgett, who is running for his old job against Knox County Clerk Foster Arnett, named Lisa Warren his campaign treasurer last week. Padgett said his team is falling into place and that he’s been “overwhelmed by the support that has been given since I announced my run.” Billy Stokes’ campaign for Knox County Circuit Court Judge released its first Internet ad, titled “Experience.” Info: www.billystokesforjudge.com.

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Best recruiting roundup Here’s what you will hear on Wednesday, after the fax machine clicks off and the celebration fundraiser begins:

after the Alabama game of their sophomore year. That was the Saturday that separated men from boys.” And that’s what Robert R. Neyland said – but times are different. Everything is accelerated. Now is what matters, as in instant coffee, Marvin soup, oatmeal, pudding and potatoes. West Tennessee needs help now. It would be good if this second wave of recruits arrives ready to rumble. Some Typical Tennessee football will play in September. fan: “Great recruiting class.” We can already jump to Blind optimist: “Best the conclusion that Butch Jones did a fine sales job – ever!” Shopper reader: “Looks as expected. Winners rise good to me, but Marvin says up and strike back when The General reserved evalu- smacked around. And, goodation of young players until ness knows, Tennessee 2013

sure got smacked around. Deciding where this recruiting class ranks may take a while. For comparison purposes, Larry Smith, brilliant guardian of Volunteer records, says 1997 is No. 1 with him. Tennessee signed 27 players. Two failed to letter. Fourteen made it to the NFL. Consider: Cosey Coleman, Deon Grant, Travis Henry, Jamal Lewis, Andre Lott, David Martin, Travis Stephens, Fred Weary, Cedrick Wilson, etc. The year before wasn’t too shabby: Shaun Ellis, Dwayne Goodrich, Tee Martin, Raynoch Thompson, Darwin Walker, etc.

Learning from the snow Today (Feb. 3) marks the midpoint of winter – 45 days done, 45 days to go! We’ve all been enjoying the Alberta clippers, usually with two or three days of continuous below-freezing temperatures, some in single digits, with some snowflakes. But it’s certainly not as bad here as it has been before. Knoxville experienced its coldest day on record on Jan. 21, 1985, when we hit 24 degrees below zero. It was so cold that when I checked the antifreeze in my old truck by the time I got the hood up and the radiator cap off, the squeeze bulb was so frozen that it shattered into a dozen pieces when I squeezed it. And snow? We all remember the thunder snowstorm during the Blizzard of ’93, big drifts of snow, all roads down, power out. The record in Knoxville

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for the most snow in one day, according to NOAA National Weather, was 17.5 inches on Feb. 13, 1960. I remember that one, too. Back then, UT seldom closed due to weather, under the idea, I suppose, that most students lived on campus and could get to class no matter what, leaving us commuters to deal with the elements as best we could. We took that as a challenge, of course. Three of my friends and I set out for school in my late grandmother’s 1950 Plymouth, snow up to the running boards. The interstate

was not completed through Sharp’s Gap, and the trip over the ridge was the stuff of legends. Those were the days. But even that would have been just another regular snow shower for New England. Their snow starts at Thanksgiving and melts in April. That’s where Mr. Wilson A. Bentley lived, on a farm in the village of Jericho, Vt., about 50 miles south of the Canadian border, not far from where my daughter lives now. Bentley was born in 1865, and while still a teenager he set about building an apparatus with a microscope and an old-time bellows view camera using glass photographic plates to take closeup photomicrographs of individual snowflakes. Bentley sensed that there was more to snow than just big piles of white stuff. He worked out a system to cap-

Those groups are forever part of the national championship. I’ve always liked 1965 – Richmond Flowers, Jimmy Weatherford, Bill Young, Charlie Rosenfelder, Dick Williams and Richard Pickens, to name a few. And 1968 – Bobby Majors, Curt Watson, Jackie Walker, Carl Johnson, Ray Nettles, Phillip Fulmer, etc. That group grew up to go 30-5 and helped make two coaches famous. And 1986 – Reggie Cobb, Antone Davis, Alvin Harper, Charles McRae, Tony Thompson. Wow. Some recruiting classes achieve fame through quality depth. Some are remembered for individual stars. Consider recruits enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame: Class of 1928: Herman

Hickman; 1930: Beattie Feathers; 1935: Bowden Wyatt. 1937: Bob Suffridge, George Cafego, Ed Molinski (the ’39 team held 10 foes scoreless). 1948: Hank Lauricella (plus Andy Kozar and Bob Davis). 1949: Doug Atkins, John Michels; 1953: John Majors; 1961: Steve DeLong; 1962: Frank Emanuel. 1964: Bob Johnson; 1966: Steve Kiner (and Jack Reynolds); 1967: Chip Kell (and Tim Priest and Bobby Scott); 1979: Reggie White. Consider the star power of Condredge Holloway, Willie Gault, Roland James, Jimmy Streater, Carl Pickens, Heath Shuler, Larry Seivers, Peyton Manning, Al Wilson and Eric Berry. They add serious value to recruiting classes.

And consider what Bill Bates, Tim Irwin, Eddie Brown, Stanley Morgan and Mickey Marvin did to enhance their classes – after we saw them in the pros. Only old-timers remember where this madness began, the recruiting roundup of 1927, the Flamin’ Sophomores of ’28, the Vols who stunned big, bad Alabama in Tuscaloosa and put Tennessee football and Neyland in the national spotlight. Gene McEver and Bobby Dodd gained the hall of fame. Five other sophomores – Buddy Hackman, Paul Hug, Fritz Brandt, Hobo Thayer and Quinn Decker – were starters when there were only 11. Try to remember 1927. It was the first yardstick for measuring recruiting classes.

ture, select and photograph individual snow crystals, in their pristine, unmelted state. And he developed a way to have them come out, crisp and clear, on a black background. He took his first successful photomicrograph of an individual snow crystal on Jan. 15, 1885. The Jericho Historical Society says he was the first person to photograph individual snow crystals. Bentley’s snowflakes opened a whole new world of magical natural beauty. Through his career he took some 5,000 images. Articles showing his snowflakes were published in National Geographic in 1902 and again in 1923, as well as in other publications. After 45 years of work, he was asked to collaborate with W.J. Humphreys, the chief physicist for the U.S. Weather Bureau, to publish a book of his photos, called “Snow Crystals.” It came out in 1931 and contained 2,400 of his amazing images of those intricate six-sided ice

crystals that make up snowflakes, no two alike. Today, Bentley’s work is preserved and displayed at the Jericho Historical Society, housed in a typical picturesque Vermont mill, beside a typically small, picturesque Vermont river and adjoining park. There you can read all about “Snowflake” Bentley, as he came to be affectionately called, and see some of his original photographs. They even issue yearly, dated, pewter ornaments copied from Bentley’s photos, so you can adorn your Christmas tree with a Vermont snowflake. Intrigued by the work of people like Bentley, scientists around the world have been studying snow for years. They study such things as how and why the ice crystals form, why they assume the many shapes they do, why they are always six-sided. They grow them in labs, on rabbit hairs and little needles of ice, and delve into their molecular and crystallographic makeup.

For us mere mortals, the message is that all of that not-always-welcome snow is actually made up of millions of amazingly intricate six-sided crystals, no two ever alike. And each one lasts only for moments and they’re gone. Quit grumbling and go let some crystals fall on a dark coat sleeve and take a peek at them with an eyeball or a hand lens. It will make the snow a lot more tolerable. Like all of nature, the more you look into things, the more amazing they are. And there are always way more questions than answers. That’s supposed to keep us always looking. Great Backyard Bird Count is Feb. 14-17. Last year, 134,935 checklists were submitted online; 3,610 species of birds were seen and 34,512,432 individual birds were recorded. Be a part of a worldwide (good) event! Go to the GBBC/National Audubon Society website for details.

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ami Rogers-Anderson of West Knoxville says, “There’s real life, and then there’s opera life! Sometimes the two intersect.” When she tells the story of how she and her husband, Kevin, met, your first response will probably be, “You’ve got to be kidding.” It happened in Honolulu, one of the most romantic places on Earth. The two singers were there to rehearse and perform the title roles in an opera by French composer Charles Gounod. Guess which one? “Romeo et Juliette.” All together now: “You’ve got to be kidding!” Imagine watching a real-life Romeo and Juliet fall for each other to the soundtrack of beautiful music. Kevin, sales manager for Anderson Controls Inc., and Jami, professor of voice at Pellissippi State Community College, have an 11-year-old son and are, in Jami’s words, “really boring, but really happy.” Their beginning was obviously anything but boring. The setting was the Hawaii Opera Theater in January of 1998. Jami recalls, “We’d met before, except that Kevin

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didn’t remember, so it was pretty much like meeting for the first time. We definitely hit it off and had our first date at a restaurant on Honolulu Harbor at sunset – lovely. We also spent many evenings watching the sunsets at Black Point.” Both remember the production as being very special, with a wonderful cast and crew. And those folks had eyes and ears. “We weren’t fooling anyone, apparently, as the chorus had it figured out pretty quickly. Everyone else probably knew this was serious before we did.” Jami’s parents, James and Mary Jane Rogers (he was longtime music director at Church Street United Methodist Church in Knoxville), visited. “We didn’t fool them, either.” Jami continues, “I don’t think either of us was as sure of the other’s thoughts on what would happen after Honolulu. But when we both returned our rental cars and shared a single convertible for the rest of the rehearsal period and performances, we probably should have acknowledged that it was serious.” The production was a big success and got rave reviews. But then it was over, and the two moved on. Jami went to Boston and Kevin went

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The two continue to sing regularly, appearing locally at the Rossini Festival in the spring and various other venues throughout the year. At 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, they’ll perform as part of the “How Can I Keep from Singing?” Master Arts Series at Church Street United Methodist. Their program, “Music Among Friends,” will feature music by Schubert, Ravel, Rorem and Britten. For more information, visit http://www.churchstreet umc.org/worship_master_arts. By the way, unlike in Shakespeare’s tragedy, the Rogers and Anderson clans have always gotten along very well, and this real-life “Romeo and Juliet” has a very happy ending.

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Chosen family For this reason I sent you Timothy, who is my beloved and faithful child in the Lord, to remind you of my ways in Christ Jesus, as I teach them everywhere in every church. (1 Corinthians 4: 17 NRSV)

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The world stands out on either side No wider than the heart is wide…. (“Renascence,” Edna St. Vincent Millay) There are two kinds of family: There are those clans we are born into, blood relatives, the folks who share our DNA, and then there are those very special people we find along the way and choose to claim as our own. Paul and Timothy were a prime example of “chosen family”; Timothy became the son Paul, the bachelor, never had. Let me tell you a love story. My husband, Lewis, has two biological daughters and one son he chose (or who chose him – depending on your perspective). It happened this way: Lewis was dating a woman who had two sons. The dating relationship did not last, but Brett, one of the teenage sons, found a true father in Lewis, and Lewis found the son he had never had. It is a delight to see the two of them together. The bond is strong and sure, the affection easily expressed, the warmth as natural as the sun. And now, wonder of wonders, Brett and wife Katie

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Morgan brings dulcimer to town Sarah Morgan of Union County played the mountain dulcimer to what may be her biggest crowd ever at Barley’s in Knoxville. The place was shoulder-to-shoulder upstairs and down for Snow Day, a fundraiser for Beardsley Community Farm. At right, Jarius Bush tells the crowd about Morgan’s championship status in dulcimer playing. Photo by Libby Morgan

stretching our hearts, widening our circle of love. At times, it is almost too much to fathom – this tiny, squirming bundle that we have not yet met face to face. I ponder the nature of love: the way it makes us proud and happy and, at the same time, vulnerable. Being a native-born worrier, I now have someone else to worry about. I am reminded of what my firstborn’s father said to her when he

first held her in the delivery room: “Somewhere in this world, right now, there is a snot-nosed little boy who is going to take you away from me someday.” It will be a while before we have to worry about that with our little Princess Caroline. But he is out there, somewhere, I know. So, I pray for him, too, and worry By Ruth White about him. Girl Scout troop leaders wanted to do something special Because love – and fam- for 23 Brownies who met at Fountain City United Methodily – never stop expanding. ist Church, so they organized a dance for the girls and their fathers and opened the event to others in the community. The first year, 60 girls and their dads attended the event. Eleven years later, the number has tripled. “Girls that attended the first year still come,” said organizer Sherri Smith. “This is a special night that nurtures and grows relationships.” When a father isn’t able to attend, often a brother, uncle or grandfather will step in for the dance. “In the beginning we had no idea of the cost,” said Smith. “The community pitched in to support the dance – from music to photography and food.” When the profits were counted, there was money left over, and a donation was made to a mission project. A group of girls who are seniors at Central High have attended the dance since they were young. They enjoy dinner as a group with their fathers prior to the dance. It is an event so dear that one year, when the high school formal was scheduled on the same night, the girls first celebrated with their fathers before attending the school dance with their dates. Dress for the event ranges from jeans to suits for the men, while the girls wear their prettiest formal dresses accessorized for a magical night. This year the dance will be held 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Upward basketball player Gregory Jones, 6, waits patiently for Feb. 8, in the fellowship hall at Fountain City United Methhis turn as Eli Daugherty, 5, takes a shot. odist. Cost is $5 per person, and tickets are available at the church. Info: 689-5175.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Pink Outâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; raises cash for cancer research By Ruth White Halls Middle School hosted a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pink Outâ&#x20AC;? in memory of Saxon Cochran during the final home basketball game. Students and athletes wore pink to show support, and donations were made to The Butterfly Fund in his memory. The Butterfly Fund was created in memory of Emily Barger, who passed away from cancer several years ago and would have been a student at Halls Middle. The night was also special for the 8th-grade athletes, as they were recognized for their contribution to the basketball program. In addition to gift baskets, each athlete received a miniature, personalized banner as a keepsake.

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Shoot Out for the Cure, a fundraising event at the Boys and Girls Club in Powell, raised money to help heighten awareness of breast cancer and mammograms for early detection. Individuals competed in a free-throw contest, with the top two competitors advancing to the final round. The family feud shootout featured a player and his/ her father competing for the title. Each participant received 10 shots, and the best of 10 was crowned champion. Mary McAlexander, a coach at the Boys and Girls Club, launched the event in 2006 in memory of her

Paul and Lori Cochran and their daughter, Abbie, are recognized at the Halls Middle â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pink Outâ&#x20AC;? game by assistant principal Jay Wormsley.

Burnett Elementary, is a student council representative in his class. During his c a mp a i g n , Bishop decided that he wanted to raise enough money to pay for each Jordan BIshop of his classmatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fee ($440) to attend the AAA Safety Patrol trip in Washington, D.C. Jordan presented his fundraiser proposal to the PTSO and parents recently. He formed a committee of Megan Barger and dad Brian were at the game to show support 32 people to help him raise for cancer research and The Butterfly Fund, the charity created in the $20,000 needed. The memory of Emily Barger, who passed away several years ago from following is a list of the fundraiser events that Jordan cancer and would have been a 7th-grader at the school. is planning. â&#x2013; There will be a parent grandmother, Mary Alice affected by breast cancer, meeting at the Halls library Nichols. including Patty Warwick, 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, to Participant Spencer My- Lora McCarter, Missi Mcdiscuss plans for the funders won his division, Train- Murray, Paulette Lay and raising. A final head count of ing League, and dedicated Kelli King. participants for the trip will his trophy to some very speSpencer lives in the Halls be taken Friday, Feb. 14. cial women who have been community with his parents, â&#x2013; A Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Craft Rodney and Kristy Myers. Show will be held at the Boys & Girls Club Halls/ â&#x2013; Big dreams for a Powell facility 10 a.m. to 7 big trip to D.C. p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. â&#x2013; The candy-bar fundJordan Bishop, a 5thgrade student at Adrian raiser will begin on Monday,

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Feb. 17, with a brief meeting at the Halls library from 5 to 6 p.m. to hand out boxes of candy to the students. â&#x2013; A Winter Craft Show will be held at the Fountain City Park Lions Club building, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23. The event will feature craft items, an auction and concessions. â&#x2013; The final activity for February will be a Fifth Grade Winter Dance at the Boys & Girls Club, 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28. Other activities and events are scheduled through the spring months and will be featured in the Shopper-News.

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Members of the Halls Middle School boys’ basketball team who were recognized on 8th-grade day include: Jordan Biliter, Zeke Beeler, Cooper Cook, Isaac Cook, Jordan Corvette, Luke Humphrey, Jake Julian, Cody Scott, Luke Kirby and Richy Vineyard. Each player received a replica banner as a keepsake.

Winners of the Boys and Girls Club Shoot Out for the Cure were: Ethan Coppinger (runner-up, Instructional League), Spencer Myers (winner, Training League), Hunter Dance (winner, Instructional League ), Michael Prate and Leah Prate (runner-up, Instructional League family feud), Mary McAlexander, Marilyn Rowder, Boys and Girls Club president/CEO Lisa Hurst, Jackson Parker and dad Brad Parker (winner, Instructional League family feud), Tommy Sweat and Chris Sweat (runner-up, Training League family feud), Nate Jordan and David Jordan (winner, Training League family feud).

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Love of music, and newspapers, keeps violinist busy By Wendy Smith Norris Dryer is 70 years old, and he loves music as much now as when he began violin lessons at age 9. This is his 46th season with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, and he has devoted his career to classical music. “I still love it,” he says. “I’m happy to get paid by KSO, but if I had to, I’d be happy to pay them.” His mother was a violinist, and he was fortunate to be born in Elkhart, Ind., which was once known as This is Norris Dryer’s 46th season with the Knoxville Symphothe musical instrument ny Orchestra. Photos submitted

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The musical Harrison family: Nicola, Meredith, Andrea, Margaret and John. Photo by J.P. Mackay

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Music is avocation In any gathering of local professional musicians, the talk often turns to medical concerns. Just like typists and other professionals who use their hands intensively, musicians are often plagued by repetitive stress injuries. And when the subject of doctors comes up, there’s one name you’ll hear over and over. “Dr. John Harrison,” says a KSO violist, “gets musicians.” He gets them because he is one. So is his wife. So are his four daughters. Dr. John Harrison, a hand specialist with Tennessee Orthopedic Clinic, and his wife, Margaret Harrison, came of age in a culture-rich atmosphere. Originally from Winnipeg in the Canadian province of Manitoba, both have music in their blood going back many generations. “Both my parents adored music, and they passed that appreciation on to all their children,” Dr. John says. His father and grandmother were both pianists, and his grandfather’s beautiful tenor voice garnered him many engagements. He grew up singing in the choir at St. John’s Anglican Cathedral in Winnipeg. At age 8 he joined the treble section, and he sang with the group “all the way through medical school. I guess I’ve been affiliated with some choral group or another for well over 50 years running and have loved it all.” Though he doesn’t say so, Dr. John also has a soloquality tenor voice. Margaret’s musical pedigree is also distinguished. Her maternal grandfather was one of the founders of the Canadian Federation of Music Festivals. He devoted his life to improving the standards of church and community choirs, soloists and instrumentalists. “After he died,” Margaret says, “they had to hire three men to replace him!”

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Carol’s Corner She majored in piano and voice at the University of Manitoba and also learned the organ. She taught piano to put herself through college but didn’t enjoy it. Fortunately, she discovered the “joy of accompanying! I love helping a soloist put a song across. There is something very gratifying about it. I believe that when you are given a gift, it’s important to develop it in gratefulness to God. “Performing is my act of praise.” This is good news to Peter van Eenam, music director at Westminster Presbyterian Church, where the Harrisons have been faithful members since 1985. “I’m very pro-Harrison,” he says with a laugh. “It has been a joy for me to have had them in our midst. They have enabled our music ministry in every way.” Van Eenam credits the Harrisons with helping to raise standards so that more difficult repertoire can be explored. “They have informed my work as a choral director continually.” The church’s lively Westminster Players perform musical-theater productions. Margaret has acted as both pianist and musical director on several occasions, and two of the four daughters have had leading roles. Ah yes, the daughters. All four – Andrea, Meredith, Nicola and Dorothy – sing, or have sung, in choirs for a good portion of their lives. Meredith has sung with the Knoxville Opera Company on many occasions. She says, “We’re all musical. All of us girls grew up playing piano.” The tra-

The Harrison family gathers at a wedding on Turks and Caicos in 2008. Meredith, grandmother Audrey Belyea, John, Margaret, Andrea and Nicola. Photo by J.P. Mackay

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Botanical Garden plants seeds for urban ag center By Nick Della Volpe The leadership team at Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum (KBGA) is planning for a 20-acre Center for Urban Agriculture at the East Knox facility. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of the master plan prepared with help from Louisville architects De Leon & Primmer to improve the functionality of this 47-acre community resource which hosts individual and public events and welcomes both locals and tourists. A $1 million visitors center will open this year, and leaders are working on other growth needs including an education center, a greenhouse/special events center and a conservatory. The proposed Center for Urban Agriculture has an educational role. It started life as a community garden and outdoor classroom. The original scale, though modest, soon

took off and hosted learning visits from nearby schools like Green Magnet, Sarah Moore Greene and AustinEast. Community gardens and raised vegetable beds now cover some 31,000 square feet under plow. Students enjoy the sunshine and festive outdoor atmosphere at the nascent Center, and leave thinking about where natural food comes from, and how they might bring that knowledge to their homes. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a working partner in the local food trend. The master plan calls for expansion of the tilled area and refurbishment of several older structures into farm support, food preparation and service buildings. Partners include UT, the state Department of Agriculture, the Knox County Health Department and various corporate sponsors. This expansion will en-

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able the Center and participating schools and neighbors to grow, preserve (can), cook and serve fresh foods while providing canned produce to neighbors and visitors here. What about money? KBGA needs $500,000 to fund the Ag Center and

restore the existing buildings. Some 22,500 square feet of refurbished buildings will house food storage and equipment, the proposed farmers market, a children/family education center, a kitchen prep, canning and food service area, plus administrative space.

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By Sandra Clark Aisin Automotive Casting Tennessee Inc. is expanding its plant in Clinton. The $53.8 million investment will create 81 new jobs over the next two years in Saito Anderson County, said Bill Hagerty, the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commissioner of

Economic and Community Development. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second major expansion since locating in Tennessee in 2004. According to its website, the Clinton plant has 580 full-time employees. It contains 524,000 square feet located on 82.5 acres. Aisin Automotive produces die and gravity casting, machining and assembly for Toyota, General Motors, Nissan, Honda and others.

Aisinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plant at 221 Frank L. Diggs Drive, Clinton Hagerty said 900 auto manufacturers and suppliers call Tennessee home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thriving companies like Aisin recognize the beneďŹ ts of doing business in our state and continue to take advantage of our prime location and superior business climate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I appreciate Aisinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision to further invest in Tennessee and thank the company for its continued conďŹ dence in our quality workforce,â&#x20AC;? he said in a

press release. Stephen Barnes, president of Aisin Automotive Casting Tennessee Inc., thanked both the state and TVA for support in the expansion, and local ofďŹ cials thanked the Clinton Utilities Board, local power supplier. The Clinton plant is a subsidiary of Aisin World Corp. of America, headed by president Masayasu â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mikeâ&#x20AC;? Saito. On the AWA website,

KBGA has asked the city to contribute $250,000 with the remaining amounts to be raised from private donations. Somehow, someway, they vow to get this done. KBGA traces its roots to 1786 with the Howell family. The Howell Nursery remains one of Tennesseeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

oldest continuously-operated businesses. Info or to volunteer: Keyes Williamson, 8628717; Dr. Alan Solomon, 524-5087; or www.knoxgarden.com. Nick Della Volpe represents District 4 on Knoxville City Council and writes a weekly business feature for Shopper-News.

Saito says AWA operates pumps, oil pumps and pis32 plants and facilities in tons that will be installed North America with 80,000 in automobiles produced employees. It is the sales by Aisin customers located headquarters of Aisin Seiki, throughout North America. the parent company. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our global history is Beretta USA to build rich, and we are proud to plant in Gallatin have become a trusted supAlso last week, Gov. Bill plier to virtually every auto Haslam and Beretta USA maker in the world,â&#x20AC;? he announced the company writes. The Japan-based Ai- will expand its U.S. opsin Seiki Co. Ltd. was erations by building a new ďŹ rearms manufounded in 1965 WHERE facturing plant in by Kanshiro the the Gallatin Toyoda, who Industr ial continues as Park near board chair. Nashville. His older Beretta cousin, Kiwill invest $45 milichiro Toyoda, lion in a manufacfounded Toyota Motor Corporation in 1937 turing and R&D facility and as a spinoff of the fam- create 300 new Tennessee ily business, Toyota Indus- jobs. Beretta is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldtries. Toyota Motor Company est manufacturing dynasty, in March 2013 was the operating since 1526 in 13th-largest company in Italy. The company is prithe world by revenue with vately owned and operated 333,498 employees world- by members of the 15th and 16th generations of the Bewide. The Clinton operation retta family. The company manufacis a full-process, die casting facility that includes tures the U.S. Armed Forccasting, machining and as- es M-9 pistol, the standard sembly to produce engine sidearm of U.S. soldiers components such as water since 1985.

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Rush’s Music: dedicated to music education People who have a child in a school band are probably involved with Rush’s Music. Not being in this category, I was totally amazed when I entered the store.

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Every imaginable musical instrument is rented to 75 schools in the East Tennessee area. When Bob Rush started his business in 1958, the store was run from his family home until its facedpaced growth called for more space. His first location was on Cumberland Ave.

In June 1975, Steve Boyce joined the business. “I came from Berea College and worked as a general flunky,” he says. Bob Rush passed away in 1977 but left his legacy to his wife, Willene. She continued the great traditions of Rush’s Music and continued to build new ones. In 1998, Boyce became the proud owner of Rush’s Music. He has a true dedication to music education and to the music community. Rush’s also has teaching studios where you can learn to play all types of band instruments plus piano. They have just recently added Yamaha guitars to the inventory. There are two locations – 9117 Executive Park Drive, 531-7889 and 2107 Chapman Highway, 573-4138.

Check out the website at www.rushsmusic.com, and be sure to read Krusty Rush’s musical tips! He’s right – music can solve lots of problems.

or need more information, call 240-4942 or 936-6024. Pickers and jammers are asked to stop by and make music. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

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Come join the new East Towne Area Business and Professional Association and see what all the buzz is about. The next meeting will be 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at New Harvest Park Community Center. Come early for breakfast! Merchants along the I -640 corridor are encouraged to attend and join. Andrea Carpenter with U.S. Bancorp Investments will speak, along with updates on road and visibility improvements.

Travis Patterson will open his law office in the old jail in Maynardville. Photo by Libby Morgan

Patterson ‘goes to jail’ Open house is Tuesday, Feb. 4

Travis D. Patterson has jail in Maynardville. landed himself in the old His dad, Denny Patterson, has been grooming the building with its solid concrete floors and foot-thick walls for offices, and Travis has picked News from Pellissippi State- Magnolia Campus his spot on the ground floor. Travis passed the bar three years ago to become an attorney, and since then has tried cases in several surrounding counties. He graduated from Gibbs To help them de-stress, atBy Heather Beck High in 2004, UT in 2008 Free health screenings, tendees can even get free and the University of Meminformation and even back back massages. phis Law School in 2011. At 1 p.m., Susan Fowlkes, massages will be available His mom, Brenda Patto attendees of Pellissippi the Knox County Health terson, is helping Travis get State Community College’s Department’s clinical nutriready for an open house and tion director, gives a halfHealthy Pelli: Campus ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, Health Fair. The event is hour presentation on diabeFeb. 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, tes and obesity. p.m. at his new office in the “Healthy eating is so imFeb. 5, at the college’s Magold jail just across Highway portant for both obesity and nolia Avenue Campus. 33 from the Union County Healthy Pelli is free and diabetes,” she said. “The way courthouse. we eat determines our health open to the public. Everyone is invited. Light Jeanette Myers, coordinator and the chronic diseases that “We want our students refreshments and tours of Healthy Pelli Health Fair at and the community at large will or will not be manifest by of the renovated historic Magnolia campus. to be healthy,” said Jean- our genetic background.” building will be available. Healthy Pelli is schednette Myers, event planner. Chamber banquet: “In order to be successful uled in the Main Lobby of And don’t forget the Union and productive, you have to the Magnolia Avenue Cam- request accommodations for County Chamber of Combe healthy. It’s part of a bal- pus at 1610 E. Magnolia a disability, contact the executive director of Human merce’s annual banquet will Ave. anced life.” Info: www.pstcc.edu/ Resources at 694-6607 or be Friday, Feb . 7, at RutherHealthy Pelli offers free ford Memorial UMC. blood pressure screenings, magnolia or 329-3100. To humanresources@pstcc.edu. – Libby Morgan HIV testing and STD (sexually transmitted disease) testing. Information about health issues, health-care providers and insurers, and other health-related topics will be available.

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLES NEWS FROM FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

New member of leadership team brings substantial experience to Knoxville hospital After a nationwide search, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center found its next Chief Nursing Office (CNO) just a couple of hours away. Kelly Miles, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, has joined Fort Sanders Regional as CNO and will serve on the hospital’s senior leadership team assisting in the implementation of safety initiatives, staffing strategies and strategic plans. Miles will work closely with physicians and nursing staff to ensure the hospital’s continuation of patient-centered approach to care. “We are very pleased to welcome Kelly to the Fort Sanders team,” said Keith Altshuler, President and Chief Administrative Officer of Fort Sanders Regional. “She brings a wealth of experience and leadership to our organization that will support our existing efforts in providing excellent patient care.” Miles has more than 16 years of experience in hospital leadership and 27 years of nursing experience. Throughout her career, she has held a variety of leadership roles, including vice president of operations, chief nursing officer, consultant and other nursing executive roles. “Fort Sanders Regional and Covenant Health have a wonderful reputation for providing quality care and confidence that they will deal with whatever health care reform brings without jeopardizing their high expectations for patient care,” said Miles. “I am excited to meet all my new colleagues

trative Ofﬁcer of LeConte Medical Center. “At this point in my career, I have worked in both large academic and small community hospitals. So, I guess one could say that I have worked both ends of the spectrum when it comes to my hospital management experience,” said Miles. “I believe this broad range of experiences poKelly Miles, MSN, RN, NEA-BC sitions me well to assist Regional in whatever capacity and learn more about the great care that I am needed provided by Regional and throughmost. out the Covenant Health system.” “I am comfortMiles comes to Fort Sanders able discussing Regional from Saint Thomas Ruthhigh level strategic erford Hospital in Murfreesboro, planning or cawhere she served as Vice President pable of rolling up of Patient Care and Chief Nursing Ofﬁcer. my sleeves to deal with day-to-day operaShe replaces Jenny Hanson, who left the tions. I love all facets of health care, espeCNO position at Fort Sanders to assume cially making a difference for patients and the role of President and Chief Adminis- those who care for patients every day.”

VHA recognizes clinical excellence by local medical facility Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center has been honored by VHA Inc. for achieving clinical excellence in several areas. Fort Sanders Regional received a Leadership Award for Clinical Excellence for being among the Top 10 highest scores nationally in 2012. The criteria for receipt of the award was based on the following: ■ Value-based Purchasing (VBP) Total Performance Score ■ 30-Day Readmissions Index for Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI), Heart Failure and Pneumonia ■ Overall costs of care Fort Sanders received the honor for exceptionally highlevel performance among acute care hospitals with more than 250 beds. “We are very humbled to receive this recognition from VHA. Our staff and physicians work tirelessly to provide the quality, compassionate care our patients have come to expect from Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center,” says hospital President and

Keith Altshuler, FSRMC President and CAO CAO Keith Altshuler. VHA is a national network of not-for-profit health care organizations that set new levels of clinical performance, identify and implement best practices to improve operational efficiency and clinical outcomes, and work together to drive maximum savings in the supply chain arena.

Miles, who grew up in Nashville, served on the CMS Task Force for the American Organization of Nurse Executives. She is a member of the American Nurses Association, American Organization of Nurse Executives and Sigma Theta Tau International. Miles has a master’s degree in nursing from the University of Phoenix and earned her bachelor’s and associate degree in nursing from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. As she steps into her new role, Miles said she will continue to follow the philosophy she’s developed in nearly three decades as a leader in health care. “I have two simple goals. First is to keep the patient at the center of all that we do to ensure safe, quality and timely care. Second, it is equally important to create an environment where employees and physicians feel valued and choose to work,” she said. “I think if an organization achieves these two goals, everything else needed for success will follow.” Outside of work, Miles is excited to ﬁnd herself in East Tennessee. As the youngest of ﬁve children, she said there will be plenty of familiar faces around Knoxville, including two nephews currently attending the University of Tennessee. She’ll be joined by Michael, her husband of nearly 25 years, and their two beautiful standard poodles and an unintentionally adopted black cat. “We have always loved visiting the area and can’t wait to see and enjoy more of it.”

Hospice volunteers needed Faced with rising patient levels, Covenant Hospice is urgently seeking volunteers to fill a variety of support roles throughout a 16-county region of East Tennessee. Hospice volunteers are part of an interdisciplinary team working to “de-institutionalize” the dying experience and provide a more humane system of care for these patients and their families. Volunteers give the family added support during the last phase of a patient’s life, whether it’s sitting with patients and their families, performing light housework, shopping for groceries or preparing meals, or other errands. “The most difficult and most rewarding part of being a hospice volunteer is the same,” says Katie McLaughlin, who currently oversees about 15 volunteers as volunteer coordinator for Covenant Hospice. “Getting to know the family at this stage of the patient’s life is so rewarding but it’s often difficult when the patient dies. Still, the good outweighs the bad. Knowing you’ve made a difference in someone’s life when they needed you most is incredible.” According to the National Hospice Foundation, a national organization that partners with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization to improve end-of-life care, hospice

volunteers are an essential part of an interdisciplinary team that addresses the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient and their family. For that reason, McLaughlin says the main trait needed by hospice volunteers is compassion. “Volunteers have to have compassion for the family as well as the patient,” she says. “Hospice volunteers go into the assignment knowing the patient has about six months or less to live.” In addition to working directly with patients and families in their homes, other volunteer areas include providing clerical help in the ofﬁce, as a resource contact for seminars and workshops, fundraising, public relations or aiding with community events such as Covenant Hospice’s monthly grief support groups or Katerpillar Kids Camp, a special weekend day camp for children under 12 who are grieving the loss of a loved one. The ﬁrst hospice program in Tennessee, Covenant Hospice now serves Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Morgan, Roane, Scott, Sevier and Union counties. For more information on becoming a hospice volunteer, call 865-374-0864 or look under the “Hospice” tab at CovenantHomeCareandHospice.com.

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B-2 • FEBRUARY 3, 2014 • HALLS/FOUNTAIN CITY Shopper news PULL UP A CHAIR … | Jake Mabe

Brewster croons country on new CD The last name Brewster and bluegrass music go together in this town like the last name Litton’s and burgers do. Those of a certain age may remember when Paul Brewster and his band The Knoxville Grass were regulars at Buddy’s Bar-b-q next to his uncle Bud Brewster’s Pick ’N’ Grin music store. Some of you will remember Paul’s daddy, Willie G. Paul’s high lonesome sound, sweet as Southern

“Blue Plate Special” last week, Paul said he took his time writing the lyrics to the original songs on the disc. “I usually rush the words. I started writing these songs three-plus years ago.” Vince Gill let Paul record at Vince’s home studio in Nashville. Paul says he brought in the A-team – sunshine, highlights his picker Andy Leftwich, pernew solo album, “3 Minute cussionist Kenny Malone, steel guitarist Mike JohnHeartache.” Before his live perfor- son, harmonica player Kirk mance on the WDVX-FM “Jelly Roll” Johnson and vo-

North Knox native Paul Brewster performs at the WDVX “Blue Plate Special” last week. Brewster, a local fixture in the late 1970s with The Knoxville Grass, is a current member of Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder. Photos by Jake Mabe

Halls resident and internationally renowned dobro player Phil Leadbetter cuts some ’grass (blue, of course) with Paul Brewster. Leadbetter has recovered from a two-year battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Holston Middle to present ‘

Aladdin’ The Holston Middle School drama department will present “Aladdin” Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 6-8, in the school auditorium. Featured performers include (top photo) Lakyn Jones (Genie), Devon Huff (Aladdin) and Sophie Vandergriff (Jasmine) for the Friday and Saturday evening performances; Elizabeth Mitchell (Genie), Seth Cannon (Aladdin) and Rachel McFarling (Jasmine) for the Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon performances (bottom photo). Evening performances begin at 6:30 p.m., and Saturday afternoon’s show will begin at 2:30. Photo submitted

calist Sonya Isaacs, among others. “3 Minute Heartache” is what once would have been called a country record before the murder on Music Row. The title track is a classic weeper in which the singer wishes heartache could last only as long as does a sad song. Song title of the year goes to “You Look Like I Need A Drink.” And if you can listen to “Bluegrass Melodies” – an old Osborne Brothers tune – and not get water in your eyes, you need a pacemaker. Electricity shot through the room at WDVX the minute Paul kicked off another Osborne classic, “Roll Muddy River.” People were cheering, crying, clapping. Paul’s biggest fan – his

mother, Mary – was grinnin’ from ear to ear. Halls resident and internationally renowned dobro picker Phil Leadbetter sat in with the band. Phil has recovered from a two-year bout with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Paul hopes to promote the album when he’s not on the road with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, of which he’s been a member since 1995. Other than a short break following the late, great Keith Whitley’s death, Brewster’s been pick-

ing all his life. He concluded his “Blue Plate” set with “Darby’s Castle,” a song he’s been singing for nearly 40 years even better than its composer, Kris Kristofferson. He got a standing O. If you buy only one country album this year, “3 Minute Heartache” is it. This is country crooning at its finest. For more info or to order CDs, visit www.paulbrewstermusic.com. “Pull Up A Chair” with Jake Mabe at jakemabe.blogspot.com

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HALLS – 3BR/3BA, 2-story planned unit features: Mstr on main, BR/ ofﬁce on main w/shared hall BA access, LR, eat-in kit w/double pantry & laundry, sun rm & screened porch w/patio. Bonus, BR & full BA up. Plenty of unﬁnished 8x9 stg. $174,900 (872964)

HALLS – Custom 4BR/5.5BA contemporary. Great for entertaining w/lg tile patio w/gorgeous mtn view. This home features: Vaulted ceilings, custom built-ins, massive foyer & over 4,200+ SF on main. The 800+ SF main level mstr suite features sep BAs w/steam shower, whirlpool tub, sep walk-in closet & private terrace. Custom kit w/Sub Zero fridge, conv oven & 6-eye gas stove. Sep living down w/rec rm, BR, full BA & kit. 3-car gar- 2-car on main & 1-car down w/sep driveway. A must see. $999,900 (858773)

POWELL - Great all Brick Condo. 3BR/2.5BA with master & 2nd BR on main. Bonus rm & 3rd BR up. Open ﬂoor plan. 12x16 screened porch w/patio area, lots of storage and 2-car garage. $174,900 (822627)

POWELL – Great 1-level 2BR/2BA. This home features: Vaulted ceilings, arch design, mstr w/walk-in. Hall BA shared w/2nd BR, pre-wired for sec sys & ﬂoored pull-down attic stg. Private fenced back patio area. $129,900 (844872)

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HALLS – Well maintained 3BR/2BA all brick b-rancher on 4 acres. Home features formal LR & fam rm on main w/bonus rm in bsmt. Lg utility rm. 2-car gar on main, 3-car gar in bsmt, & an additional carport that will accommodate 4 additional cars or a motor home. Tons of stg in bsmt. Roof only 5 yrs old. $259,900 (865842)

POWELL/KARNS – Custom-built 1-owner! This stone 4BR/4BA features: Crown molding, hdwd ﬂrs, LR w/stacked stone FP, bonus rm up w/full BA or could be 5th BR. Plenty of stg or future living space. $272,500 (871564)

POWELL – 3BR/2BA rancher. Move-in ready! Featuring: New countertops, fresh paint, LR, eatin kit, DR, rec rm w/wood stove, mstr w/half BA & 15x14 ofﬁce off POWELL – Private setting, this mstr. Fenced yard, plenty of stg 5+ acres is convenient to I-75. w/attached 1-car carport, det Wooded w/level to rolling ter- 2-car carport & det 19x19 gar rain. $107,000 (869557) w/carport stg on either side. Reduced! $149,900 (870183)

CLINTON – Great 2-story, 3BR/2.5BA. This home features lg eat-in kit open to sun rm, LR w/gas FP & DR w/custom hutch. Updates include: Remodeled mstr BA w/5' shower & subway tile. HVAC 3 yrs, roof 5 yrs. Great deck & level fenced backyard. $199,900 (868000)

HALLS – All brick 4BR/3BA home w/beautiful view. Mstr suite w/ sep tub & shower & 2nd BR w/ sep BA on main, bonus rm, wet bar, play area on 2nd ﬂr. Home features granite counters, stainless appliances, tile backsplash, 9' ceilings, hdwd ﬂrs on main, central vac sys, & whole house fan. $254,900 (866233)

NW KNOX – This 3BR/2BA split foyer features: Mstr BR w/full POWELL – This 2BR/2BA brick rancher BA, rec rm down, lg laundry features: Mstr suite w/full BA & rm, deck & private backyard. walk-in closet. 1-car w/ 9x16 stg $119,900 (871415) rm could be converted to 2-car. Great level backyard w/stg shed. Reduced! $117,900 (868031)

POWELL – Spacious 4BR/2.5BA, well-kept home. Lg fam rm, ofﬁce/sitting rm, formal DR, eat-in kit w/oversized pantry, lg laundry rm w/mop sink, gas FP w/ built-in bookcases on each side, walk-in closets, lg mstr suite w/ whirlpool & sep shower, fenced backyard. Hdwd ﬂrs on main. $210,000 (862646)

FTN CITY – Dollhouse! This home features: Lg eat-in kit w/pantry, updated laminate & vinyl ﬂooring, roof 2yrs & gutter guard. Home has carport w/2 driveways & unfinished bsmt stg. $79,900 (867639)

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MONDAY, FEB. 3 Powell Library Book club meeting, 3 p.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road. Guest speaker: David Hunter will discuss his latest book. Info: 947-6210.

TUESDAY, FEB. 4 Chocolate = Love cooking class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Avanti Savoia’s La Cucina, 7610 Maynardville Pike. Cost: $50. Info/reservations: 922-9916 or www. avantisavoia.com. Outreach meeting, 9:30-11:30 a.m., New Covenant Fellowship Church, 6828 Central Ave. Pike. Guest speaker: Sharon Welch, senior pastor of New Living Faith Community Church. Bring a brunch dish to share if possible. Child care provided. Info: Diane Shelby, 687-3687.

TUESDAYS, FEB. 4-MARCH 11 Living Well with Chronic Conditions, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Knox County Health Department classroom, 140 Dameron Ave. Free. To register: 215-5170.

THURSDAY, FEB. 6 Bee Friends beekeeping group meeting, 6:30 p.m., Tazewell Campus of Walters State in the auditorium. Coffee and dessert will be served. Info: 617-9013. Pajama-rama Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road. Stories, music, flannel board activities and a craft. Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite toy or stuffed animal. Info: 947-6210.

THURSDAYS, FEB. 6-MARCH 13 Weekly Bible study, 9:30-11:30 a.m., at New Covenant Fellowship Church, 6828 Central Ave. Pike. The topic will be “The Gate Keeper” with host Judy Burgess. Info: call Diane Shelby, 687-3687.

dads and daughters of all ages. Tickets: $5 per person, available at church office. Includes dancing, door prizes, refreshments, dance picture. Info: 689-5175. Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., WMRD 94.5 FM, 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All pickers and singers welcome.

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FRIDAY, FEB. 7 Crossroads Chili Chowdown, 5:30-8 p.m., Halls Senior Center, 4405 Crippen Road. Hosted by the Halls Crossroads Women’s League. Chili and the fi xin’s; hot dogs; bake sale. Tickets at the door: $5, adults; $2.50, children under 10. Live band. Proceeds go to the “History of Halls” book. Free family movie night, 7 p.m., third floor education building of Beaver Dam Baptist Church, 4328 E. Emory Road. Movie: “The Last Brickmaker in America.” Includes free popcorn and drinks. Info: 922-2322. Church Women United meeting, 10 a.m., Washington Pike UMC, 2241 Washington Pike. Program: “Celebrate Human Rights.”

SATURDAY, FEB. 8 Auction, singing and chili supper benefit for family of Jaden Thacker, 5 p.m., Sharps Chapel Elementary School. Chili supper: $5 for adults; $3 for children and includes chili, dessert and drink. The Valley Boys will perform. Auction at 7 p.m. All proceeds go to Jaden’s funeral expenses. Donations can also be made directly to Reese’s Funeral Home in Harrogate. Baseball signups for 3U-14U, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Halls Community Park. Also during Saturday basketball games at Halls Elementary, Brickey-McCloud Elementary and Halls Middle schools. Info: hcpark.org or hcpsports@msn.com. Girls softball registration, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Willow Creek Youth Park, 7530 Quarry Road. Cost: $40, wee ball; $60, 6U-17U. Info: www.facebook.com/WillowCreek YouthPark. Saturday Stories and Songs: Emagene Reagen, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Saturday Stories and Songs: Miss Lynn, 11 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road. Info: 947-6210. Father-Daughter Valentine Dance, 6-8:30 p.m., church gym at Fountain City UMC, 212 Hotel Ave. For

Billy Hodges in concert, 10:45 a.m., Third Creek Baptist Church, 4917 Oak Ridge Highway.

MONDAY, FEB. 10 Fountain City Town Hall meeting, 7 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, 5337 Jacksboro Pike. Program: “Are You Prepared for a Public Health Emergency?” presented by Amber Sparks, emergency preparedness educator for Knox County Health Department. Info: 688-9525.

TUESDAY, FEB. 11 Healthy Choices, a plant-based free cooking class – “Soups, Salads, and Sandwich Fillings,” 6 p.m., North Knoxville Seventh-Day Adventist Church fellowship hall, 6530 Fountain City Road. To register: 314-8204 or www.KnoxvilleInstep.com. Happy Travelers’ Gathering and luncheon, North Acres Baptist Church, 5803 Millertown Pike. Sign in, 10 a.m.; program, 10:30. Music and singing: Fredda Valentine, Michael and Delia and Ava Barber. Info/reservations: Derrell Frye, 938-8884.

THURSDAY, FEB. 13 Fontinalis Club meeting, 10:30 a.m., Central Baptist Church of Fountain City, 5364 Broadway. Board meeting, 9:30 a.m.; social time, 10. Meeting program: “Helping People, Helping Lives.”

FRIDAY, FEB. 14 Valentine Breakfast fundraiser, 7:30-10 a.m., Union County Senior Center, Main St. Cost: $5. Mobile Mammography, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Union County High School. Info: 305-9753.

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THE NORTHEAST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT Board of Commissioners will hold the regular monthly meeting on Monday, February 10, 2014, at 8:30 a.m. in their office located at 7214 Washington Pike, Corryton, TN. If special accommodations are needed, pls call 865-687-5345.

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WEST/CEDAR BLUFF PUPPIES AKC, 3BR, 2BA, laundry room, LAB Ready for home family neighborhood , 2/13/14, $250-$350. $775 mo, $250 dep, 1 yr lse. Call 865-640-4100. 216-5736 or 694-8414. MALTESE PUPS, female, 10 wks. old reg. Very small. Houses - Unfurnished 74 AKC Call 423-733-2857 or 423-300-9043. 3BR/2BA- 1 LEVEL. Fully Remodeled. Sterchi Hills Subd., 2 Many different breeds Car Garg., Modern Maltese, Yorkies, Updates, Large Malti-Poos, Poodles, Kitchen, Tons Of Yorki-Poos, Shih-Poos, Closets, Level BackShih Tzu, $175/up. shots yard. New: Carpet, & wormed. We do Vinyl, Light Fixtures, layaways. Health guar. Paint, Gas FP, and Div. of Animal Welfare much more! No furry State of TN friends. $1050 per mo. Dept. of Health. Call 924-2536. Lic # COB0000000015. Halls. Solomon Place, 423-566-3647 brick, 3 Br, 2 Ba, very judyspuppynursery.com nice, $865 mo + DD & WHEATON Soft coated cr ck. 865-661-7576 pups, AKC, non-shed, Health guar. 423-987-5544 Condo Rentals 76 www.wingsongfarms.com ***Web ID# 364198*** 2BR, 2.5BA Ftn. City, appls. included, priv. 145 patio, 1 car gar., $850/ Free Pets mo. $50/mo. HOA. Call 865-679-8105. ADOPT! Looking for an addition to the family? Visit Young-Williams UT STADIUM Animal Center, the & RIVER VIEW official shelter for Furnished effic. Knoxville & $595/mo. incl. utilities Knox County. Petless/non smoking. 865-809-0988; 850-896-0090 Call 215-6599 ***Web ID# 362590***

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ASV levers, carb hoses, radiator hoses, motor ran through yr & a half ago. Everything to spec, ridden 3 times since. Runs like new - just don't have time to ride. $3750. Call Jacob 865-964-0078

GENERATOR BIG 8500 watt, 2014, Honda elec. start. Batt. & wheel kit incl. Never used. 1st $1850 (New retail $4995. Autos Wanted 253 Dogs 141 cash. Wholesale $3750). A BETTER CASH 864-275-6478 For rent. $375 BOXER PUPPIES, 3 OFFER for junk cars, monthly, deposit $250. males, 1 fawn, 2 vans, running Phone 865-384-5604. brindle. 8 wks old. Household Furn. 204 trucks, or not. 865-456-3500 $100/ea. 865-719-2516 Winter Special $100 OFF 1st MO RENT CANE CORSO PUPS, LR, DR & BR + Auto Accessories 254 1 & 2 BR apts., LR, eat AKC, born 12/12/13, misc. furnishings. in kit. w/stve & refrig, M&F, blues, brindles, Excellent condition. walk in closets, nice area. TIRES, MICHELIN & rev. brindles, black 865-202-5194. $375 & $450 mo + BRIDGESTONE New & fawn. $1200-$1500. $375 & $450 dep. 255/70/18 $150 ea. 865-223-4470. 865-688-7088; 748-3109. 933-3175 or 388-5136 ***Web ID# 362198***

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ATV’s 238a $18,630 '04 YAMAHA Shop Tools-Engines 194 DIRT BIKE Diesel Generator, 7500 Y2450F ’05 Lincoln Navigator Ultimate, 4x4, Loaded, 24KSAVE $$$ SPECIALS OF THE WEEK! watt, $1500. Air Comp., gas, 2 cyl, $500. Newer tires. Water trash comp., $2100. gas, 2 1/2", $300. All '11 Lincoln $33,150 MKZ, loaded, leather, moon roof, low miles, MUST GO! R1463 ........................ $19,996 miles.................. brand new. Warranted. Call Rob at 865-207-4564 274-9651 '13 Ford Escape SE, 2.0 ecoboost, AWD, below book value! R1459 ............................... $21,900 TV/Electronics 197 2008 YZ 450 F, Low ’06 Ford Escape 4x4, 15K miles.................................................................. '12 Ford Edge Sport, loaded, nav, roof, 22" wheels! R1526 ...................................... $31,900 hours. Brand new BIG SCREEN TV Sonic 50" Videoscope XBR, $250. Call 865-414-7327.

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

ACURA VIGOR 1994, runs great ! $1,000 obo. 865-769-0086; 804-7602

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^ PONTOON boat. 1 owner, 23' Tri Toon 2006, 150 Honda, dual MAZDA 626 2001, 1 axle trailer, $20,500. owner, lady driven, 922-4136 or 218-WEST(9378) 865-617-1222. 81k mi, great cond. ***Web ID# 359174*** $4950 / bo. 423-534-4275 Alterations/Sewing 303 or 865-354-4609 ***Web ID# 361485***

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Wolff Sun Vision Pro, CHEVY TAHOE Z71 2004, 28 bulb, exc cond., 193k mi, recent tires, $1500. 48 bulb stand batt., brakes, fuel pump, up $2500. 423-721-4205 loaded, VG cond., $7400. 865-659-2278

Farmer’s Market 150 Campers BAILEY FARMS 12% Beef Grower, $200 per ton bulk, Sq. bale grass hay, $3 per bale. 865-680-1173.

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

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KNOXVILLE'S LARGEST SELECTION Preowned/Scratch & Dent FORD Explorer 1991 Eddie Bauer edt. 4WD, 6 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 90 Day Warranty 2003, 4 cyl, maroon, www.hunleyturner.com cyl., many new parts. $2500. 363-3770 aft. 4pm 149,000 ml., New 865-689-6508 Michelin tires, well GMC SIERRA 2003, maintained, $3900. reg. cab, short bed, 865-306-4139 Hobbies 205 cover, V8, AT, 4x4, 57k mi. Clean. MTH PREMIER $16,900. 423-279-0151 Air Cond / Heating 301 TRAIN SETS. ***Web ID# 359456*** Milwaukee Road Hiawatha pass. set JEEP Grand Cherokee w/7 pass. cars, $800. Lmtd 2005. 2nd ownr. Southern RR pass. set 5.7 Hemi V8. 49K mi., w/4 pass. cars, $700. $13,995. 865-382-0365. New. OB. 865-977-9024 ***Web ID# 361456***

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ECLIPSE SPYDER CONVERTIBLE 2011. Perfect condition, like new. Loaded. CHEVY COLORADO Only 6000 miles, one 2007, 47k mi, ext. owner. $17,900. cab, 5 spd, 30 mpg, 865-253-7714. $8200. 865-659-2278 AT, new paint, $6,500. 423-863-0299 ***Web ID# 358576***

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$17,436 '12 Ford Expedition LTD 4x4, moonroof, nav, pwr, running boards! R1531................$38,500 Price includes $399 dock fee. Plus tax, tag & title WAC. Dealer retains all rebates. Restrictions may apply. See dealer for details. Prices good through next week.

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679-1161

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

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