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BUZZ Chili Chowdown The Halls Crossroads Women’s League’s annual Chili Chowdown will be 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at the Halls Senior Center. Music will again be provided by the Dave Hall country/bluegrass band. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2.50 for children under 10, and may be purchased from HCWL members or at the door.

Candidate forum The League of Women Voters will host a candidate forum 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law, 601 W. Summit Hill Drive. Features candidates for law director and property assessor. Moderator: Matt Shafer Powell, WUOT radio director of news content. Info: lwvknoxville.org.

Food collection Corryton Scouts Pack 241 are collecting non-perishable food for the pantry at Rutherford Memorial United Methodist Church. The pantry serves the Luttrell and Corryton areas. Den leader Shawn Hendrickson said anyone who can help should bring food by the church at noon Saturday, Feb. 6. Info: 423-608-1020

‘Getting out of debt’ workshop Darrell Keathley will discuss “Getting out of Debt� at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Halls Library community room. The workshop is sponsored by the non-profit Community Outreach for Financial Education. Info: coffeusa.org or 865-288-9885.

OCR investigation The Rev. John Butler can’t understand why some county officials say they can’t understand why he’s mad. “Did you not read anything we wrote?� he asked. “I’m not mad. I’m past the point of superficial emotions. What I’m asking for is a fair and equitable system, and we just don’t have it.�

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Two pastors Bells Campground Baptist Church has added two ministers, the Rev. Keith Tillman is lead pastor and the Rev. Stephen Burnett is the new music minister.

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Janis Crye presents the Halls Crossroads Women’s League Volunteer of the Year, Linda Ward, with an arrangement of roses during the league’s membership luncheon. Ward recorded 127.5 volunteer hours in 2015. Photos by Ruth White

Brenda Gaylor presents out-going president Shelba Murphy with “A Heart for Service� award, recognizing Murphy for her dedication and service to the league over the past 10 years.

Attorney Bowers returns to Fountain City Jack Bowers, attorney and counselor at law, has returned to Fountain City, opening his practice in the 640 Building where he had offices for several years. “I’m happy to be back here,� Bowers said. He’s got a corner office on the third floor overlooking I-640. He relocated to Central Avenue Pike in 2003. Initially, his office was downtown, although he and wife Sandra have lived in Halls since 1973. The family attends Beaver Dam Baptist Church where Jack offers free legal advice to church members on each second Wednesday evening. Daughter Jennifer is a nurse practitioner and son Jeff suffered a serious accident which limited his career options. There are five grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. One is Hunter Huff, who plays football for Halls

Jack Bowers at his law office at the 640 Building. High School. His dad is John Huff, a detective with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Over the years, Bowers has participated in youth sports at Halls and served on the board of direc-

tors for the North Side Y. He received his bachelor’s degree in industrial management from the University of Indiana in 1965 and his law degree from the University of Tennessee in 1970.

He is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts. Bowers works with individual, corporate and business clients in Knox and surrounding counties. In a time of specialization, he considers himself “an old country lawyer� who serves the broad spectrum of the community. In family law, he has experience with divorce, child custody, parenting plans, contempt matters, child support determination and enforcement. In personal injury cases, he has worked with asbestos-related illnesses, automobile accidents, slip and fall injuries, and medical damages. He is experienced in landlord and tenant disputes. For individuals, he will prepare a will or power of attorney document. Info: jbowers@northknox lawyers.com or 685-688-4060

Bid process not driven by low price By Sandra Clark To believe the fix was in on awarding the contracts to build new middle schools at Gibbs and Hardin Valley, one must believe at least some evaluators conspired to tilt the outcome.

Analysis The five evaluators were: Katherine Ambroziah, UT professor and licensed architect, with degrees from Princeton and the University of Virginia. Since 2009, she has served as the primary designer and coordinator of the Odd Fellows Cemetery and Potters Field Rehabilitation Project in East Knoxville. Doug Dillingham, supervisor of facility management for Knox County Schools since 2001, has been the school system’s point of

As one bidder said, “I don’t get why they didn’t open the prices and score everyone and then interview the top three scores? They still could have emphasized value over amount but they would have treated everyone the same.� Hugh Holt, the county’s director of purchasing, said bidders who are weak on qualifications can low-ball Ambroziah Dillingham Foraker Pionke cost to win on points. He said the contact for building projects across licenses to protect. While history – price proposed by the design-build good and bad – with bidders might team is simply a confirmation that Knox County. Zane Foraker, P.E., employed have come into play, there’s no way the requirements of the RFP are met within budget. by Knox County Schools since to claim a broad conspiracy. “The county’s primary objective 2007 as energy manager; does not But the county’s decision to use report to Dillingham; design-build rather than the tra- is to bring the best available design Matt Myers, deputy director ditional design-bid-build process and construction experience and of purchasing; employed by Knox brought subjectivity to the selec- expertise together to work with the County since 1998. tion. The decision to count cost as county, as a team, to successfully Cindy Pionke, P.E., heads only 20 percent and to open the meet the challenges presented by planning for Knox County Engi- cost bids only of those who made this project within the established neering and Public Works. the evaluators’ short list increased budget and time.� These folks are career profes- suspicion among bidders about More on page A-3 sionals with jobs, pensions and fairness. A subsidiary of RIGGS DRUG STORE

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May we all keep our feeders full UT Athletic Ath thlletic i Director Di Dave Hart has a record of doing things that lots of people agree with, and other things that people don’t. One of the latest flaps has been over the marginal state of the grass on ShieldsWatkins Field. The usual questions came up, such as why can’t we keep it looking like a putting green? … and, who’s to blame? Hart said something like, when it comes to growing things “in this area of the country we are in a noman’s land.” Well, amen to that. And it’s not just about stadium grass. It’s about garden, fruit trees, you name it. One year your earlyplanted spinach gets frozen solid just as it’s ready to pick; the next year it’s so hot the spinach bolts and goes to seed before half of it can be harvested. A few select spots can grow apples every year (think Cosby) and maybe a few peaches here and there, but mostly we’re in a zone that can’t decide if it’s a cool climate or a warm climate. And it probably is, just over the next ridge. So what does the ambiguous weather around here have to do with say, birds at your winter feeder? In a word, snow. If you’re a bird that expects to find natural food all winter, it’s hard to handle the unexpected. My memories of winter in Knoxville, which by now span a number of decades, usually include clouds, gloom, dampness and chilly rain, seemingly on and on without end. The few snows we have had stand out in our memories; for example, a trio of mine: The rain and gloom were interrupted, in the winter of 1951-52, by the answer to a

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Dr. Bob Collier Rufus Towhee at feeder. Photo by K. Woycik 7th grader’s prayers, when one morning after we had settled in to school for the day, it began to really pour snow. They let school out at noon (but no school busses ran). We gleefully walked home as the snow piled ever higher, power was off for days, Mom cooked on a Coleman stove, school was out for days. Glorious. Snow became less fun during the winter of 1958-59, as three of my friends and I commuted to UT from the Inskip area in a 1950 Plymouth. It snowed every week that February, and the snow was often deep enough to be even with the faithful car’s running boards. But we were young, and it was still an adventure. Things got really tedious during the Blizzard of ’93. It was a real zinger with 3-foot snow drifts and temperatures as cold as Alaska. We were bottle-feeding a baby calf that had arrived the day before the storm, we didn’t see the ground for days, we could only get around on the tractor, and a lot of the wintering birds perished. All these episodes and many others are normal daily winter life to those folks in Nebraska, Minnesota and New England, who probably wouldn’t have noticed any of those except maybe the big blizzard. If you know that the ground will be covered with snow from Thanksgiving till the next April it’s one thing;

some select species of birds and animals (and human beings) are equipped to tolerate that and do just fine in what seem to us, unbelievable conditions. But to be accustomed to big fields and roadsides rich with all sorts of seeds and creeping edible things, and have all that disappear overnight under even an inch or two of snow, can be a very big, even lifeand-death, catastrophe. The birds can tell when a big snow is coming. Veteran bird-feeders know that snow brings a huge increase in activity at their feeders, and it often begins a day or more before any snow actually falls, as the birds’ builtin detectors sense increasing clouds and wind, falling barometric pressures, falling temperatures. So these erratic and aggravating snow events, tough on the birds, can be a real boon to the feeder-watchers out there. Once you’ve plowed through the crowds at the grocery store and obtained your life-giving bread and milk you can sit back and watch all the action around your (hopefully) wellstocked feeders. Often during a snow storm you will see lots greater numbers of your usual birds. Where you might be used to 5 or 6 cardinals, you will see 25 or 30. White-throated sparrows? Instead of 6 or 8, maybe 18. And two or three times the

usual number of chickadees and titmice, finches, thrashers, towhees and so on. There are often birds in the snow that you seldom see otherwise. This last snow brought out three husky, colorful fox sparrows under our feeders; we never see them in good weather. We had a pair of purple finches, some dark-eyed juncos, a couple of red-winged blackbirds and several field sparrows. Everyone has to eat, and some prefer fresh meat. Which led to our most remarkable feeder spectacle of the recent snow. At one of the morning highs of feeder frenzy, with maybe 60 birds at or below the feeders, in roared a sharp-shinned hawk like a feathered missile, panic-stricken birds scattering in all directions. Apparently missing its intended target and without even breaking stride, the small hawk blasted right through a dense spruce tree as if it weren’t there, and was gone. The event was over in 3 or 4 seconds, leaving the abandoned feeder looking as if there had never ever been a single bird there. Winter feeding can be fun, rewarding and also immensely helpful to the birds, especially when one of our infrequent snows comes in and covers the pantry with a layer of cold, white and potentially deadly stuff. May we all keep our feeders full.

On any given day you will find Sharps Chapel resident Julie Cowell on the trail, feeding and grooming her horses or leading a trail ride with one or more of her rescue dogs tagging along. “I call it walking the dogs,” said Cowell. Cowell is a one woman gig and the owner of CC Acres in Sharps Chapel. She offers wrangler assisted trail horse rentals, recreational riding lessons, horse boarding and horse camping. She started out rescuing and rehabbing horses with behavior or training issues. She soon discovered that she was pretty good at showing other people how enjoyable trail riding could be. She put the two skills together and started CC Acres. Cowell owns 10 horses, Quarter and Paint, and eight rescue farm dogs. The dogs play varying roles at the ranch from protection, guarding and herding, to rodent, snake and vermin control. Cowell says her rescue donkey Ethyl is a coyote pasture protector and a big goofy pet. And then there are the Angus cattle; a small but manageable herd of six. But horses are Cowell’s first love. “I love horses and love to work with them earning their trust,” she said. “Once the trust is there the training comes along quickly.” CC Acres offers trail rides that are custom free-style rides geared to the experience level of the group or individual. Cowell says this is not your typical nose to tail ride. “At the beginning of each ride I give an informational ‘Riding 101’ lesson. This includes handling instructions and an explanation on

Julie Cowell with her horse Quarter Horse Fauna. Fauna was born into Julie’s arms and raised by her. Photo submitted

how horses think and why they do the things they do.” Throughout the rides Cowell continues to give technique advice and information that builds a rider’s confidence and enjoyment. She has knowledgeable friends who often join her on the rides to assist as wranglers. Cowell has ridden horses since she was six years old. She hails from Toledo Ohio by way of Boca Raton Florida. She has spent the past eight years as a Sharps Chapel lover. “I fell in love with this area while traveling and managing a mountain bike racing team,” she said. “Folks here call me halfback but I love the area and the people.” To schedule a trail riding adventure at CC Acres call 278-3025, online at www. ccacrestn.webs.com and check out the facebook page at CC Acres Horseback Riding Adventures. Cowell is always happy to assist those looking for a bit of adventure on horseback. “I emphasize fun but more importantly safety for rider and horse.” Contact Cindy Taylor at ctaylorsn@gmail. com

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Evaluation Totals for RFP #2307 Design Build Services Schedule 1 Ranking (Both)

Schedule 2 Ranking (Gibbs)

Joseph

5

Merit

4

Rentenbach

3

Blaine

2

Denark

1

Construction Plus

7

Joseph

6

Merit

5

Johnson & Galyon

4

Blaine

3

Rouse

2

Denark

1

Joseph

4

Merit

3

Blaine

2

Denark

1

Schedule 3 Ranking (Hardin Valley)

Evaluator 1

71

75

71

61

76

66

74

63

71

61

71

67

75

71

71

61

Evaluator 2

78

73

71

69

78

78

71

70

71

69

61

78

73

74

71

69

Evaluator 3

77

67

50

51

77

77

67

77

50

51

66

77

67

56

50

51

Evaluator 4

77

54

66

67

77

75

54

56

66

67

46

76

54

77

66

67

Evaluator 5

79.5

80

74.5

75

80

77

80

76

74

75

65

79

80

78

75

75

TOTAL SCORE

382.5

349

332.5

323

388

373

346

342

332

323

309

377

349

356

333

323

100

(maximum 400 points)

PRICE (100 points)

76.15 100.00

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67.45

99.08 100.00

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72.38

83.81

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OVERALL SCORE (Total 500 points)

458.65 449.00

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455.45 472.08 446.00

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449.38 449.00 439.81

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Analyzing the bid process for Knox middle schools The architectural firm is McCarty Holsaple McCarty. Denark Construc- Rouse most recently built tion will build Hardin Val- Northshore Elementary. The ley Middle School for 1,200 firm did additions at Halls Elstudents at a cost not to ementary and built Paulette exceed $34.8 million. The Elementary in Union County. architectural firm is Bar- Phil Keith, former KPD chief, berMcMurry. The plan calls is its security consultant. for a two-story building with access from Steele Road and connection to Hardin Valley “There not a firm in Academy. The design incor- here that could not build porates daylight into class- a school,� said Matt Myrooms through light reflec- ers, an evaluator. Yet six of tors and a lightwell. eight submitters fell short. Rouse Construction It’s easy for them to fault a will build Gibbs Middle process so subjective, one School for 900 kids at a cost that left some cost bids in a not to exceed $23.6 million. sealed envelope. (Purchas-

Winners

Losers

ing Director Hugh Holt says he won’t open those bids unless the county’s lawyer instructs him to do so.) The process worked against Construction Plus for sure. Owner Sandy Loy has touted design-build and CM Agency for 20-plus years. He’s successfully built projects all over East Tennessee, but has never landed a contract with Knox County government or schools. Some say Sandy is political poison, he’s too intense. But this proposal suffered from his lack of staff and overall glitz. He gave evaluators three choices for Gibbs,

showing his creativity, but his price was unopened. Merit Construction was strong on team but weak on specifics, even including hand-drawn site plans for both Gibbs and Hardin Valley. Merit teamed with Studio Four Design, a lesser-known architectural firm. Yet Merit has built numerous projects including Hardin Valley and Gibbs elementary schools and Alcoa High School. Evaluator No. 3 doomed Merit’s proposals with three 50 ratings, the lowest scores given. Merit’s price lies unopened. Joseph Construction

teamed with Johnson Architects, Daryl R. Johnson. Joseph built Carter Elementary, Knox Catholic and several schools in Blount County. Johnson Architects designed Carter Elementary, under the construction manager, Partners. Blaine Construction teamed with Cope Architecture, Lanis Cope, who designed Gibbs Elementary, renovations at Powell Middle and the new Northshore Elementary. The proposal included lots of specifics, but no bells and whistles. Blaine made the short-list for both Gibbs and Hardin Valley, but neither proposal was accepted, despite the best efforts of evaluator No. 5. Retenbach Constructors teamed with frequent school architect, the Lewis Group, Jerry Lewis, to bid on Hardin Valley only. Retenbach just built the new Jefferson County High School and is currently constructing a new high school and dining hall at Tennessee School for the Deaf, also designed by the Lewis Group. The proposal was strong on specifics and team. Retenbach lost by just 10 points (449.38 to 449.00 to 439.81). Evaluator No. 3 was responsible for 20 lost points (Retenbach’s scores were 71-74-56-77-78). This evaluator should appreciate anonymity. Johnson & Galyon teamed with Michael Brady Inc., architects, to produce a futuristic design with lots of Gibbs powder blue and screaming eagles. The team emphasized its experience

with construction at First Baptist Concord and the Concord Christian School, which contains 42 classrooms for K-12 students. Their proposal was strong on team and graphics, failing to make the short-list by just four points. Opening their cost bid could have pushed them to the front. They certainly won on “Wow!�

Random thoughts ■Evaluator 5 gave Blaine Construction all 80s – the highest score. Blaine’s architect, Lanis Cope, has designed and overseen construction of numerous local schools. Two former school employees are on staff, according to Cope’s website: Dr. Charles Q. Lindsey, former superintendent, and George Whedbee, who formerly held Dillingham’s job. Here’s betting Dillingham was No. 5, ranking Blaine high because of his comfort with Cope and Cope’s familiarity with the school system’s standards. ■Evaluator No. 4, however, rated Blaine 54 across the boards. I’m guessing that was the UT architect, Ambroziah, who marked down the institutional look of Cope’s drawings. ■Price saved Rouse on the Gibbs project. At the end of the first round, Denark led with 388 points, followed by Rouse with 373 and Blaine with 346. Blaine, however, had the lowest price (worth 100 points), followed closely by Rouse (99.08 points) and Denark (67.45 points). – S. Clark

Urban decay, reborn beauty Urban decay doesn’t sound like something many people would want to spend time viewing. That’s before South Knoxville resident and artist Marianne “Ziggie� Ziegler gets her hands, and her camera, on it.

Cindy Taylor “When people ask me what I do and what my medium is I usually describe it as digital photography with a current theme of urban decay,� she said. Ziegler’s art is super-saturated, high-contrast work in a surreal layout completed with Photoshop. It is different than items usually shown in an art gallery. Ziegler says she has always loved having a camera in her hand but put it down while pursuing an education in stage management and technical direction. It wasn’t until a few years ago Ziegler entertained the thought of showing her work. She says her art was born from hard times that morphed into empathy for others even less fortunate than her. At one point her income decreased drastiand she cooked food over bonfires in her backyard. Shortly after she was able to get her power turned back on she ran into a homeless man buying a package of bologna and a tomato. Ziegler felt instant compassion. She invited him and a friend of

structed pallet wood to complement each piece of art. Ziegler says finding material to photograph in Knoxville as part of this theme is becoming more difficult. “When I do find a shot it’s not a simple p rocess of point, shoot, edit anymore.� Ziegler believes we are always surrounded by beauty. “We can choose to see the beauty in all things. My work is my journey in seeing vivacity in the decay of places we pass every day. PhotograMarianne “Ziggie� Ziegler phy has always been my mewith her piece “Church and dium. I don’t think anyone State� Photo by Cindy Taylor would want to see my skills in replicating these images his to her home. While there with a paintbrush!� Marianne “Ziggie� they cleaned up, washed their clothes and shared a Ziegler’s art will be on display 5-9 p.m. beginning Feb. beer with Ziegler. “Sharing those hard times 5 at Broadway Studios and opened my eyes,� said Ziegler. Gallery 1127 N. Broadway. Cindy Taylor at ctaylorsn@gmail. “From that moment I started Contact com exploring downtown areas where homeless people were trying to survive.� Ziegler says she felt drawn The following students to that means of living probably because she was almost have been named to the on the brink herself. She took dean’s list at the University multiple pictures in alley- of the South for the Fall ways, underneath bridges, 2015 term: outside decaying buildings ■Katherine McKee Longaker, the daughter of Jean E. McKee and of graffiti. She learned and Jeffery J. Longaker. to work in Photoshop, taught ■Katherine Ingrid Sommi, herself how to manipulate the daughter of Eileen and photos and the “Alley Cat� Michael J. Sommi. series was born. Each of Ziegler’s pieces ■Alexandra Lindsay Ewan, the daughter of David J. Ewan is a composite of 50-70 imand Mebane Jackson. ages slightly overlapping the other. She “stitches� them ■Olivia Liyan Deck, the daughter of Kathleen B. Spillane and together then alters the Robert J. Deck. contrast, saturation, hue, sharpness and brightness to achieve just the right look. She then custom designs her frames from raw, decon-

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New officers for the Halls Crossroads Women’s League are: administrative assistant Brenda Gratz, member-at-large Barbara Catlett, treasurer Janis Crye, secretary Alice Loy, president Mary Carroll and parliamentarian Shelba Murphy. Not pictured is vice president Susan Smith. Photo by

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greater Knoxville area. Members were recognized at the luncheon for the hours of community service they have accumulated over the years (with some reaching more than 3,000). Linda Ward was named Volunteer of the Year, having volunteered 127.5 hours of her

time to various organizations over the last year. Out-going president Shelba Murphy was also recognized for her volunteer spirit and received a special award called “A Heart for Service.� Murphy helped set up the volunteer program 10 years ago.

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Kerbyson is causing a problem Tennessee’s Kyler Kerbyson, a splendid success story, is causing a problem. After just five years, he is going away, maybe to the NFL. His departure creates a glaring hole at a critical position, offensive left tackle. It is unsettling. Terrific talent is returning at many positions. What started out as merely high hopes for 2016 has taken flight. Some seem sure the Vols will win the SEC championship. A few are having day dreams about the national title. It’s right out there, in plain sight, can’t you see it? If you reach far enough, you can almost touch it with your fingertips. Sorry to tell you that is a mirage. Here it is February and

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we don’t know who will be Kyler Kerbyson’s replacement. Or even partial replacement. Could be Brett Kendrick. He has some experience. Could be Drew Richmond. He survived a redshirt season and is said to have great potential. Kerbyson was not an AllAmerican but he was a very valuable Volunteer, protector of Joshua Dobbs’ backside, often the key to Jalen Hurd gains. Kyler was a

natural guard, 6-4 and 312, deployed at tackle because the team had a shortage. Two years ago, he was praised for versatility. In reality, he was just out front in a fire drill. Kerbyson started 26 consecutive games. Some thought that was a fluke. Strangely enough, fans pegged him as an overachiever. They kept expecting someone to take his job. A coach or two eventually admitted that he exceeded expectations. They had miscalculated. Kyler worked through assorted staff changes and waited three long years. When he got a genuine opportunity, he played very well and emerged as a team leader because he knew what he was doing, would listen when

Kyler Kerbyson stragglers were confused and could provide guidance without condemnation. Think about that rare combination of natural grace and acquired skill. Kyler Kerbyson was destined to be a success. He was a strong student and a two-way monster at Catho-

The death of great aunt Cordelia Recent weather reminded me of hearing the story of the death and funeral of my husband’s great aunt, Fannie Cordelia Peters Parker.

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I had heard this story several times, but after my in-laws passed away and we were cleaning out the house, we ran across the funeral guest register for Aunt Cordie. To my amazement, I saw only about 20 people had signed. I knew it was a big family, and I had heard all kinds of good things about Aunt Cordie, so I asked, how can this be that so few people signed Cordelia Peters Parker

her guest book. Sam reminded me of the blizzard of 1936. Ordinarily, I would have thought, “Well no one must have liked this woman;� but with the circumstances two weeks ago (Union County Schools closed for five days) and with all the fine cars and good road equipment, many of us were still stranded by the snow and ice. Thankfully, it was no worse than it was. Now, let me tell you about Aunt Cordie: Cordelia Peters Parker. Fannie Cordelia “Aunt Cordie� Peters Parker was born Jan. 24, 1856, and lived all her life in the two-story log home that now rests at the Museum of Appalachia. She would be delighted that her home has been preserved. My husband, Sam Peters, remembers his great

Aunt Cordie as do many of her grandchildren still living. Cordelia married Elvin Parker, a Civil War veteran, Dec. 22, 1878. Elvin simply moved in at the Peters home at their marriage. Cordelia cared for her parents in their last years as well as her sister, Louisa, until her death. Those who knew her remember her as industrious, loving and generous. Since the home was close to the railroad between Knoxville and Luttrell, it was not unusual for her to take in hobos who wandered by. She would welcome whomever needed a place to sleep or a meal. She fed them well and was gracious to all who came her way. She cooked many large meals and was always inviting guests for dinner. When her children and grandchildren

lic High. Forty-eight colleges sent scouts. Former UT assistant Dan Brooks represented Clemson. David Cutcliffe got involved on behalf of Duke. Kyler visited Durham three times. He ended up with many scholarship offers, including Alabama, Florida, Southern Cal, Illinois, Maryland, UCLA, Stanford, Kansas, Virginia, even Vanderbilt. You do see the pattern. He could read and write and play. He chose Tennessee more because of geography and loyalty than anything Derek Dooley said. Kyler grew up rooting for the Vols. A grandfather, Jim Grubb, was a wingback in the 1950s. Going orange was easy compared to the long hike uphill. He couldn’t win a job on three bad teams. Junior college all-world Dontavius Blair was brought in to be the tackle of the future.

In 2014, Kerbyson started every game but at three different positions. He was part of the group that could have gotten Justin Worley killed. That line led the SEC in sacks allowed. In 2015, he was leader of the line that led the Vols to the second most rushing yards in school history. There is satisfaction in such progress. Cheers. Butch Jones likes Kyler Kerbyson. “He’s a rock of stability. I love everything about him and everything he stands for.� As is the coach’s custom, he attached some big words -- resiliency, perseverance, consistency. “Always upbeat. I’ve been very, very proud of him.� So have I. It’s good to see good guys go out a winner – even when they leave large shoes to fill.

came, she usually would send a gallon of sweet milk or buttermilk home with them, floating a pound of butter in the milk to keep it cool along the way. Great nephew Sam Peters was 11 years old then Cordelia died Oct. 27, 1943. Her funeral arrangements were by Sallings Funeral Home of Knoxville. Elvin Parker had died by the time Sam can remember, but he enjoyed going to visit his Aunt Cordie and remembers the house this way. When entering the room on the right and looking ahead to the back door, there was a pistol hanging over the back door. Cordie’s loom was in the right corner of that room near the window. A bed was in the left back corner, and there were chairs around the fireplace. Even though it was late October when she died, it was terribly cold, and Sam recalls that their 1936

Chevrolet would not start to go to the funeral. His father, James Clarence Peters, pulled the car to the crest of the hill with his team and let the car roll down the hill to start. The Parkers lived well. When Chet Atkins stopped by the Museum after the house was reconstructed there he told John Rice Irwin that when he was growing up the house was in view of his home. He would look that way and long to live in a house like that, since it was the only two-story house around. Granddaughter Varnell Donahue Schaeffner remembers that her grandmother loved to select “dress patterns� (lengths of material) at the local dry goods/ general merchandise establishments and frequently passed the material out to family and friends for a new dress. To next page

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Civil rights investigation proceeds The Rev. John Butler can’t understand why some county officials say they can’t understand why he’s mad.

Betty Bean “Did you not read anything we wrote?� he asked. “I’m not mad. I’m past the point of superficial emotions. What I’m asking for is a fair and equitable system, and we just don’t have it. When you have people making decisions not on what’s a fair and equitable process, but on whom you’re going to please at this particular time, that tells you that you do not have a fair and equitable system.� Butler was talking about County Commission’s 9-2 vote to proceed with construction of a new Gibbs Middle School despite his request for a delay while the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights investigates possible violations surrounding the decision to build the new school. In 2015, Knox County Schools received some $30 million from the federal government. Butler warned that a finding that KCS is violating federal law will jeopardize future funding. “They promised a prompt investigation, and that’s what we expect. And since compliance is tied to receiving federal dollars, if Knox County is out of compliance with Title VI, they could be at risk of losing money. “So the question becomes, what’s the hurry? You’re putting the county in a vulnerable condition. If you’ve done nothing wrong, the investigation will be over quickly. You could have waited two or three months, if there’s smoke and no fire. Why do you want to build a building that would put you at risk?� The answer to that question probably lies in the sustained lobbying effort by Gibbs boosters to re-

The Rev. John Butler heads the NAACP in Knoxville. store their middle school, which was housed in a wing of Gibbs High School until 1991 when the school board voted to close it, along with five other middle schools, three high schools and eight elementary schools as part of a comprehensive downsizing and desegregation effort. Holston High was also shuttered, and its students zoned to Gibbs and Carter. Holston became Holston Middle School, serving students from the Gibbs, Carter and Austin-East zones. Gibbs and Corryton residents never stopped pushing to have their middle school restored. Butler, who is president of the Knoxville Branch NAACP, wrote to OCR on Nov. 6, asking for an investigation into whether building a new Gibbs Middle School will trigger the re-segregation of Holston Middle School. He said the county, in recent years, has built new schools only in communities that are more than 90 percent white. “Conversely, minimal dollars or no new construction in schools with an AfricanAmerican population of more than five percent. We feel that this practice will ‘re-segregate’ Knox County Schools through the use of new capital construction,� he said. His letter included a link to a June 16 WBIR-TV story about last year’s memo-

randum of understanding between the school board, the county mayor and the county commission, which authorized building new middle schools at Gibbs and Hardin Valley (both newcomers to the capital plan), a two percent raise for teachers and the sale of the Andrew Johnson building. Titled “Segregation concerns stem from budget compromise,â€? the story included quotes from Mayor Tim Burchett, who said that building a new Gibbs Middle School will right a wrong forced on the Gibbs community by “an intrusive court system.â€? “They closed Gibbs in ’91 due to a desegregation plan,â€? Burchett said. “Then the Supreme Court makes some rulings and now those kids (from the Gibbs community) are riding school buses over an hour a day‌ And we’re having to pick up the pieces‌ Anytime the government gets involved in that kind of thing, it causes problems ‌â€?

Butler said Gibbs kids aren’t the only ones riding buses, citing Mechanicsville students who are being bused to Bearden Middle School and children who live within blocks of Vine Middle School being bused across the river to South-Doyle. He predicted that the investigation will move quickly. The initial OCR response was swift. On Dec. 18, compliance team leader Virgil Hollis notified Butler and Knox County Schools Superintendent James McIntyre that OCR has opened an investigation: “OCR will investigate the following legal issue: whether the district’s plan for constructing of Gibbs Middle School would result in re-segregation in noncompliance with Title VI (of the Civil Rights Act of 1964)� Hollis presented a 16-point list requesting evidence, starting with the 2015 Brailsford & Dunlavey study of Knox County’s middle school needs (which cost $75,000 and found that no new middle school is needed in east Knox County) and including maps of attendance zones, records of current and projected enrollments, breakdown of enrollments by race, records of communications between county officials, including the mayor and his staff, notes and DVDs of meetings where school construction was discussed and copies of media coverage, and criteria and software used for drawing district lines. To view the documents involved in this case, go to: knoxv illenaacp.blogspot. com

City accepting grant apps

The city of Knoxville is accepting applications from non-profit organizations interested in obtaining a city community agency grant for the fiscal year which begins July 1. The deadline is 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26. To apply, the non-profit must operate within the city of Knoxville and must have been in operation for at least five years. There is a grant in the “arts and culture� category and another for “community and social services� category. Info: Indya Kincannon at ikincannon@ knoxvilletn.gov or 865-215-2267

Great aunt Cordelia Cordelia had a little dog trained to go get her cows. Every day about 4:30 in the afternoon she would call the dog and tell it to go get the cows, which it obediently did. The milk, butter, and other foods that needed to be kept cool were kept in the spring house. Kraut was kept in a large crock and taken out as needed for meals. The youngest daughter, Bessie, lived at home and cared for her parents as needed. At times, grandson Tom Donahue, stayed there during the week to help Bessie with the chores and to help

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with his grandmother. After they died, Bessie took a job at Eastern State Mental Hospital; and, at age 60, she met and married Wiley Mason. In her youth, Bessie was engaged to John Henry DeVault who died. She never dated anyone else until she met Mr. Mason. Cordelia raised geese and plucked them for pillows and featherbeds. She could spin her own yarn, weave on her loom and sew. She made many beautiful quilts, one of which is on display at the Museum of Appalachia. Pieces of a linsey-woolsey blanket she made are still in

the family. Grandson Virgil Hubbs, who owned the house and later gave the house to the Museum of Appalachia, was born in this house and when his father took a job out west, he chose to stay with Grandma Cordie. Years later, while the house was vacant, thieves ransacked the house, stole the loom, the spinning wheel, the pistol that hung over the door and many other pieces of interest. Pictures and the family bible were strewn on the floor. Some were picked up by grandson Radis Donahue

and preserved. A part of the family bible was found by the late Edward Corum, rebound and preserved. One of the bits of trivia about Aunt Cordie is that in her later years she would have the grandchildren pick up hickory nuts, acorns, etc. because she liked to sit on the porch and watch the squirrels play. She would put out a basket of the nuts and when the squirrels would come on the porch to get them she would talk to the squirrels telling them, “I know you think you are stealing these nuts, but I put them there for you!�

government Haslam seeks to reverse 50-year reform Gov. Bill Haslam has proposed that the governance of several state universities be moved away from the Board of Regents and placed under six new separate boards for specific universities. This idea is pushed heavily by supporters of the University of Memphis. There is no doubt that it will be enacted by the Legislature with some modifications to board appointments. It is interesting that this new program of governance is exactly what existed prior to 1968 when I first went to the Legislature 48 years ago. In fact, it was Republicans and progressive Democrats who pushed for consolidation of these boards. Then-president Andy Holt kept UT from being swept into this new organization. The reason for consolidation was to halt the infighting with winners and losers based on politics among these universities. The Board of Regents did bring some order into the process. Now almost 50 years later we are returning to the past led by a Republican governor. The General Assembly will insist that the governor share some appointments to these new boards with Speakers Ramsey and Harwell. They will prevail. The governor and two speakers will have over 100 new appointments among them. Many of those will be highly prized, just as a seat on the UT Board of Trustees is sought today. However, I predict in 10 years or less, the issues faced in the early 1960s will surface again. Just as surely as Tuesday follows Monday, the six new boards will compete with each other for funding. The Higher Education Commission will try, but fail, at imposing order as THEC will lack the clout which many of these new board members will possess. There is also a risk that the UT Board of Trustees will lose some of its authority as there may be a push for UT Martin and UT Chattanooga plus the UT Medical School to have their own boards separate from the mother board. It would require the Legislature to achieve this. At present UT is not impacted. Haslam’s motives are sincere and he feels he can avoid history repeating itself. Only time will tell.

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■Marleen Davis, former dean of the UT Art and Architecture School and Democratic candidate for District 4 County Commission in West Knoxville and Knox County, had over 100 persons turn out at her Jan. 26 kickoff reception at Holly’s Gourmet Market. Council member Finbarr Saunders, who is close to Mayor Rogero, was the master of ceremonies. He recently won re-election by a substantial margin to city council, but he also has a personal interest in this contest as Saunders was defeated in 2010 by incumbent Jeff Ownby who is seeking re-election. Attendees included former TVA board member Neil McBride, former state Sen. Bill Owen, former Knox County school board chair (and current KCDC chair) Dan Murphy, architect Doug McCarty, attorney Randy Humble and Democratic party chair Cameron Brooks. Davis said she preferred a non-partisan race as occurs in the city but would actively reach out to Republicans and independents in the August general election where she will face either Hugh Nystrom, Ownby or Janet Testerman. Davis favors the Lady Vols name being restored to the women’s teams at UT. She is strong proponent of education and describes herself as a lifelong educator. ■Bill Owen recently won a fifth term on the Democratic National Committee, being elected by the state Democratic Executive Committee in Nashville. Owen will be one of the most senior members of the DNC, which is the governing body of the national Democratic Party. When he completes his new term he will have served 20 years on the DNC. Will Cheek, who is also from Tennessee, has served the same number of years. Owen is openly backing Hillary Clinton and says he was the first DNC member to pledge his support to her going back to 2006 prior to her 2008 campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination.

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‘Elvis’ entertains

SENIOR NOTES â– Senior Centers will be closed Monday, Feb. 15, for Presidents Day.

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â– Corryton Senior Center 9331 Davis Drive 688-5882 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday Hours vary

Luttrell Senior Citizens’ January meeting was all about Elvis in honor of his Jan. 8, 1935, birthday. Ronnie Miller aka “Elvis� entertained the group with hits including “Hound Dog,� “Jailhouse Rock� and “Blue Suede Shoes.� Miller, a veteran, shared his love for all veterans with a patriotic/gospel medley. Luttrell seniors will meet again on Monday, Feb. 15, from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Luttrell Senior Center.

Offerings include: exercise classes; card games; billiards; Senior Meals program, 11 a.m. each Friday. Veterans Services, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9. Register for: “Basics of Alzheimer’s� program, 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4. Super Seniors meeting, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, with entertainment by Stan Zachary. New scrapbooking class, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16. Main Munch Potluck: Valentines Day Party (Pasta), 11:30 a.m. Feb.18.

Betty Herron was happy to celebrate her January birthday with “Elvis.�

■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. “The Basics of Alzheimer’s� program, 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8. Veterans Services, 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17 Register for: Android Beginners Class, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4. $25; register by Wednesday, Feb. 3. Potluck: Mardi Gras “Let the Good Times Roll,� noon Tuesday, Feb. 9. Field trip: Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show, 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12; tickets $8, pay by Feb. 8. “A Matter of Balance� classes: free sixweek series begins 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17.

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Get involved with O’Connor Senior Center The John T. O’Connor Senior Center, located in Caswell Park, serves Knox County residents age 50 and over. There is no membership fee to attend the Center, although some classes may have a fee to support the cost of the class. Programs at the Center focus on health services, physical fitness and exercise, recreation and education. A new computer initiative, Tech-Savvy Seniors, offers a variety of classes on devices such as laptops, tablets, smart phones and ereaders. The Center is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., with evening and weekend hours for special activities. Lunch is available in the DineA-Mite Diner, Monday through Thursday, from 11

a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The O’Connor Center operates the Daily Living Center, an adult daycare program located in North Ridge Crossing. Info: knoxseniors.org/ oconnor or 865-523-1135 Here are some upcoming activities: Lunch and Learn: Mondays. Lunch provided for those who make a reservation by Thursday of the previous week. â– Feb. 8, Can You Hear Me Now? Learn the real facts about hearing loss from a Beltone professional. â– Feb. 22, Essential Oils for Health: Linda Battani, from Wellness Direction, will discuss how dĹ?TERRA Essential Oils have healing properties for health and therapeutic benefits.sss Market Group: Mondays. â– Feb. 22. Join the planning

for the spring sale. You must attend meetings in order to participate in the This & That Sale on May 4. O’Connor Center Band: Wednesdays. No experience necessary and newcomers are welcome! Some instruments are available and donations of gently used instruments are greatly appreciated. Painting (Advanced & Beginner): Wednesdays. 10-week class began Jan. 6 with Ann Birdwell, instructor; you may choose to work in oils, acrylics, or watercolors. Please call to register; class fee is due on or before the first day of class. Party Bridge: Monday through Wednesday. Call for information and to get on the substitute list. Quilting: Tuesdays. Opportunity to learn to quilt. If you have tops that need to be quilted, call for information.

Senior Advanced Cardio: Mondays and Wednesdays. Covenant-led, low-impact aerobic class with an increased level of intensity and a strenuous workout. Cost is $2-$3/class depending on class size.

Instructor Bonito Lopez Abarca leads this basic class for true beginners.

Seniors for Creative Learning BBQ: Lecture series begins with the BBQ on Thursday, Feb. 25, at 12:30 p.m. The $40 single/$55 couple registration fee includes admission to the BBQ and lectures; however, you must call 974-0150 by Feb. 19 to get on the BBQ attendance sheet.

Texas Hold‘em: Wednesdays. Fun for both experienced and inexperienced card players. Cost is $2/player.

Silver Stage Players: Fridays starting Feb. 5. Join this theatrical group as they prepare for a spring performance. Singing Seniors: Call 6881960 (Joe Atkins) to register for this class; space is limited. Group rehearsals begin Tuesday, Feb. 9. Singing Seniors Ensemble: This smaller group of Singing Seniors performs at venues with limited space; practice begins Tuesday, Feb. 9. Spanish – Beginner: Fridays.

Spanish – Intermediate: Fridays. Class for those with some language skills; excellent opportunity to practice speaking.

Toenail Clipping by appointment only: Keli Jobe: Thursday, Feb. 4, and Wednesday, Feb. 17, 9 a.m. - 12:30. Call 523-1135 to schedule an appointment; Cost is $12. Veterans Services: Monday, Feb. 8. Counselor available to answer questions. Water Aerobics: MondayFriday, 10 a.m. Classes are held at the Cansler Family YMCA. Come to the O’Connor Center to complete paperwork and to sign-in prior to beginning the first class. Cost is $2/class. With Hope in Mind/National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI): Thursday, Feb. 18.

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New ways to bridge the gap By Cindy Taylor It is difficult to drive through Halls without seeing a sign or billboard with a message from A Church Called Home. Church pastor the Rev. Jason Creech mulled the idea of launching a new church over in his mind for several years before A Church Called Home came into being. He and wife Melissa are coming up on their fourth anniversary of leading the church. Creech says the billboards are the most recent way the church is reaching people for the Lord. “For us advertising is a form of missions,� he said. “We support foreign and local missions through our church. We cannot physically get to every home to meet the needs of our community but we can pray and fast for the families within our community and those who read our billboards.� Creech says church members pray over then send out postcards as an outreach just as the apostles prayed over pieces of cloth and sent them through the region in Acts 19. “The Bible says that God did incredible miracles for

The Rev. Jason Creech and wife Melissa. Photo submitted

those who received the pieces of cloth. We are praying for a breakthrough in the lives of those who receive our postcard invite.� The church launched

their online campus last month. More than 300 viewers have already visited the site, where the Sunday message can be viewed. Testimonials have been

received from people who work during church service times and cannot attend but can listen to the message through the website. “For those who have yet to know the incredible love of God and the joy of knowing Jesus, we are praying that somehow these marketing pieces help bridge the gap.� Creech is also a published author. His works include “New U,� “S-Words� and “Navigate.� He recently completed his fourth book, “Simplify.� “Simplify is about rethinking Christianity and its final destination,� he said. “When I was a child Christianity seemed pretty simple. After several wrong turns in my teen years things got pretty complicated.� Creech says “Simplify� is about heaven and hell and the one thing Jesus came to do; take a complicated religious order and simplify everything. “Simplify� will be available in stores and online by Easter of this year. A Church Called Home is at 3800 Neal Drive inside Halls Cinema. Info: www. churchcalledhome.com

Two for Bells Campground By Cindy Taylor Bells Campground Baptist Church has added two ministers to its staff. The Rev. Keith Tillman has taken on the role of lead pastor and the Rev. Stephen Burnett is the new music minister. Tillman has served as interim pastor at Bells Campground since 2014. Although not Powell natives, Tillman and wife Victoria say they have come to know and love the area since moving here in 1998. “We fell in love with the people at Bells Campground when I served as interim,� said Tillman. “When they asked me to take the pastorate I happily accepted.� Tillman began teaching at the age of 29, immediately after becoming a Christian, at his home church in Memphis. After moving to Powell the couple joined First Baptist Powell where they worked in the college ministry. Tillman accepted his first position as a pastor in 2007. He accepted the position as lead pastor at Bells Campground in November 2015. “Due to where our church is located we have the opportunity to affect many lives in the Powell area with the love of Christ,� said Tillman. “It is an overwhelming privilege to serve in God’s church as pastor.� Tillman is currently

working toward his PhD at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Burnett and wife Lisa hail from Lenoir City but also claim Powell as their home town now. Burnett has a master’s of music degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has known Tillman from when both were on staff at First Baptist Powell where Burnett served as worship pastor for more than 18 years. The road to ministry was a bit rocky for Burnett. He says he felt God’s call to ministry as a senior in high school but did not pursue that call immediately due to a birth defect that left him with severe hearing loss. “As a result of God’s unfailing grace and modern technology I have been able to complete my education and serve in ministry with little or no difficulties in this area,� he said. “God used Philippians 4:13 to inspire and motivate me into the music ministry.� When Tillman approached Burnett to come alongside him in ministry at Bells Campground, Burnett followed the Lord’s direction to join the staff as worship minister last month. “Bells Campground has asked me to provide vision and leadership for the new Family Ministry as

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May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13 NRSV) Lewis and were in our mountain retreat when the snow started falling on SatCross urday night. Sunday mornCurrents ing, I turned on the televiLynn sion to see if the church we Pitts attend was canceling services. I read what seemed like hundreds of church names, but was astonished at one. Some of that happens God’s Filling Station is because of the sermon. (My the name of a real church! only comment to our young At first, I frowned, think- preacher on a recent Sunday ing that seemed a little inap- was “Wow!�) Some of it happropriate – flippant, even. pens because of the hymns However, the more I thought we sing and the anthem we about it, the more I liked it. hear. Some of it happens It is exactly what happens to because we see old friends me on a Sunday morning. and make new ones and The week can bring all learn something from all of kinds of challenges – frus- them. And sometimes, if we trations, disappointments, are paying attention, God things to do, fatigue, and, on Himself whispers a word of occasion, even boredom! I can encouragement, or instrucfeel drained dry. Depleted. tion, or blessing. But Sunday morning serOccasionally, however, vices are a time of rejoicing, the word is one of reproof, of fellowship, of prayer, of which Scripture tells us soul-searching, of repen- gives wisdom (Proverbs tance, of healing. Worship- 29:15), but no joy, at least in pers get filled up again, re- my experience! charged, challenged to go So, next Sunday, when out into the world and be you go to church, let your God’s people! prayer be “Fill ’er up, Lord!�

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 New to the permanent staff at Bells Campground Baptist Church are worship minister the Rev. Stephen Burnett and pastor the Rev. Keith Tillman Photo by Cindy Taylor

well,� he said. “It is another mountain to climb with new challenges, building new relationships and encouraging spiritual growth in the Lord.� Both men hope to see Bells Campground involved and engaged with the Pow-

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ell community. Plans are to launch a ministry team specifically designed for community involvement and missions. Bells Campground Baptist Church is at 7815 Bell Campground Road in Powell. Info: 947-6254.

■Beaver Dam Baptist Church, 4328 E. Emory Road, will begin a new Divorce Care group 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, in the chapel. Info/reservation: 922-2322. ■Dante Church of God, 410 Dante School Road, will distributing “Boxes Of Blessings� (food) 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, or until boxes are gone. One box per household. Info: 689-4829. ■First Comforter Church, 5516 Old Tazewell Pike, hosts MAPS (Mothers At Prayer Service) noon each

Friday. Info: Edna Hensley, 771-7788. 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– 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. â– Mount Harmony Baptist Church, 819 Raccoon Valley Road NE, will host a gospel singing 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30.

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, 3:305:30 p.m. Info: 690-1060 or beaverridgeumc.org.

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Building leaders at Central

Take a handful of high school students, give them a project that counts for a major portion of their grade, sit back and watch what happens.

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Morgan Overholser and Elizabeth Allen wrap a “patient’s� eye following an “accident� during a disaster drill at Gibbs High School. Photos by R. White

Ready in time of disaster If disaster hits the Gibbs community any time soon, students taking health science courses are ready to help. Instructor Holly German held a disaster drill in which students were required to read triage tags and help “accident victims� at a mock disaster site. Thanks to students in cosmetology courses, the victims were painted

up and made to look as if they had head lacerations, cuts, bruises, black eyes, spinal injuries and more. The skills learned in the classroom and practiced in different situations make sure that students are on their toes in an emergency and they are able to react to different situations, all under the guidance of teachers German and Lisa Jones.

Leadership I students at Central High learned how to work together and give back to the community, all while having a good time and making new friends. Students pictured are: (front) If they are students in Tyler Cinnamon, Harleigh Waddell; (back) Raul Moreno, Caitlyn Stephens, Jordan Jones, Xavier Lisa Burden’s Leadership Washington and Mia Weaver. Not pictured is Jacob Jones. Photo by R. White I class at Central High School, you will probably find a group of hard-workThe group decided to host Seeing the children have that involved driving to the ing young adults who know a Christmas party for chil- fun was a highlight for the children’s home to wrap how to get along, set goals dren at the Holston United Central students. the presents. “We didn’t and not let roadblocks get in Methodist Children’s Home. The leadership class know where we were going,� the way of finishing. They received some finan- learned some great lessons said one student. Another Students completed four cial assistance through through the process, includ- chimed in with, “We learned projects during the semes- donations but when funds ing how to shop for young that we weren’t great with ter and as part of a com- were short, the group didn’t children, the art of wrap- directions.� munity climate project that give up. The students all ping presents and, most imWhen asked who the best would not only do good but donated money to the proj- portant, to be more grateful gift wrapper of the group show people that CHS stu- ect and were able to help 32 for what they have and to was, they couldn’t decide dents are some of the best children. not take things for granted. between Xavier and Hararound. The project requirement One student summed up the liegh. As for the worst wrapWhen the group got to- would have been met when project the best by saying per, it was a unanimous vote gether to brainstorm, they the gifts were wrapped but that the smiles on the kids’ for Tyler Cinnamon. discussed a toy drive and these students went above faces mattered more than Said Burden of her stuother ways to give back to and beyond to make sure the grade. dents, “They had complete the community. They also 32 needy children had a “During the first meet- freedom to choose the acdiscussed filled shoeboxes Christmas to remember. ing, no one talked except tivity they would complete to send to other countries, The party was held at Skate- Xavier,� said Tyler. “By the as a group. This group chose but in the end the group de- town and the children from day of the party, everyone something meaningful and cided that they wanted to the Holston home were was chatting and having didn’t just satisfy with bare see the project through to thrilled to roll around the fun.� The group recalled minimum project requirethe end. skate rink and just be kids. another lesson learned and ments for a grade.�

Math help adds up for students, parents By Ruth White Halls Elementary recently hosted a family math night and parents from Adrian Burnett, BrickeyMcCloud, Copper Ridge and Powell Elementary all joined in the fun, educational gathering. Anne Stinnett with Knox County Schools led the workshop so parents could see the types of problems their child was learning according to grade levels. The event provided the parents with not only a glimpse of what students are learning, but also gave them information and skills to help their child.

Megan Gideon uses make up to create injuries on Hailee Phifer.

Malissa Grande and her daughter, Katherine, work a math problem together during Halls Elementary’s math night.

Knox County Schools’ math specialist Anne Stinnett explains a math problem to parents. Photos by R. White

Mariah Bowers sports an “injury� on her leg, thanks to the artistic work of Fabiola Delarosa (not pictured).

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Space cadets at Holston Middle Sixteen seventh grade students at Holston Middle School will have the opportunity to travel to Huntsville, Alabama, in May to participate in Space Camp, thanks to a grant from Harrison Construction Company. The selected participants will have the opportunity to experience real world STEM activities such as space craft designer and mission controller while at camp; work in frictionless environment and build/launch stage 2 rockets. The application process is open to all interested seventh grade students. “Regardless of a student’s field of study, this is an incredible experience for anyone,� said science teacher Brianna Fisher. The selection committee will be seeking students who possess creativity, problem solving skills, team work and perseverance. Students will be required to submit an argumentative essay or submit a video as to why they should be selected to attend. The second stage of the application process will involve a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) problem-solving challenge and finally students will be required to research something space related and present that topic of interest at a science symposium at the school. Information packets were sent home last week for interested students to share with their parents. The winners will be announced on April 1 (no April Fool’s joke here) and the group, along with teacher chaperones Fisher, Damien Molchany and April Keeler, will spend a week in May exploring infinity and beyond.

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An admiring tribute to ‘tough people’ By Carol Shane On a recent Sunday afternoon, Lisa Hall McKee, artistic director of GO! Contemporary Dance Works, was finessing a bit of choreography for the company’s upcoming program. “Sweep your head down and then up,� she instructed Natalie Parent, who was performing a scene in Act One. McKee’s hand gently guided the young dancer’s head until the movement met her satisfaction. “In the Shadows of Pine Mountain: The Scots-Irish Exodus from Ulster to the Hills of Appalachia� is a lively account of 200 years of Appalachian history involving seven choreographers and 50 dancers. The ambitious production features authentic elaborate sets and costumes, though recent snowstorms have affected their arrival in Knoxville. “All the Scottish stuff is still stuck in Kentucky,� laughs McKee. The idea for the show came about when McKee was writing a grant for the Tennessee Arts Commission last year. Recognizing that East Tennesseans have had multiple opportunities to learn about Appalachian history, she says, “I didn’t want to saturate the community. I wasn’t sure something like this would be supported.� But she realized that her particular art form lends itself well to history. “Dance is seeing and living it,� she says. “It’s not verbal.�

GO! Contemporary Dance Works artistic director Lisa Hall McKee puts the finishing touches on a dance sequence from the company’s upcoming show, “In the Shadows of Pine Mountain.� With her are Megan Ducote, daughter of Joey and Dr. Garnetta Morin-Ducote; Carlen Little, daughter of Ford and Malinda Little; and Natalie Parent, daughter of Leslie and Ken Parent. All three dancers are high school seniors. Photo by Emily Shane

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Coens take on Hollywood

Movie star Baird Whitlock (George Clooney) has bigger problems than just struggling to remember his lines in “Hail, Caesar!� The comedy written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen is about a day in the life of a studio fixer (Josh Brolin) who has a variety of situations to fix. Also starring Alden Ehrenreich, Ralph Fiennes, Jonah Hill, Scarlett Johansson, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton, Channing Tatum, Alison Pill, Clancy Brown and Christopher Lambert, the film is rated PG-13 for some suggestive content and smoking.

McKee stresses that the first act will be about “tragedy and trials,� showing the expulsion of the Scots-Irish from England into Ireland by King James I. “They had all kinds of problems,� she says. “They fought not only against the king’s tyranny,

but against losing their physical connection with their heritage, which resulted in their exodus to the Appalachian Mountains in the 1700s.� McKee admires that survivor instinct. “They were a tough people.�

The second act will show the challenges and triumphs of those survivors as they immigrate to America and establish lives in the Appalachian mountains. “We’ll have the highland sword dance and ‘The Irish Washerwoman.’ There’ll be

moonshiners and revenuers.� During my visit, young coal miners were applying “coal� – shiny black electrical tape – to the edges of shovels. McKee and company are big on details, and dedicated to painting as complete a picture as they can. Her intent is to give the old stories a fresh perspective for the modern age. “We are good at taking these stories and bringing history to life. You will laugh, you will cry, and you will think. It’s going to be fascinating, especially for the younger audience members.�

And it turns out that community interest in the subject is still thriving. “We’ve gotten a great response,� says McKee. “In the Shadows of Pine Mountain� will be performed at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, at the Bijou Theatre on Gay Street in downtown Knoxville. There will be a pre-show patron event at 5 p.m. before the Friday performance. Tickets/info: 539-2475 or gocontemporarydance.com Send story suggestions to news@shopper newsnow.com.

Charlotte Rampling stands out in ‘45 Years’ to Geoff. Swiss authorities have found a body that has been at the bottom of an icy crevasse in the Alps for 50 years. Shifts in the ice have made it possible to retrieve the frozen corpse – Geoff’s long-ago girlfriend Katya, who died during a hiking trip they took together. Geoff told Kate about Katya when they were dating. What he didn’t tell her was that he was listed as her next of kin; they claimed to be married so they could share a hotel room during their travels. As days go by and Geoff becomes ever more obsessed with his memories of Katya, Kate tries to find out what else her husband has kept from her. Director-writer Andrew Haigh adapted the screenplay from the short story “In Another Country� by David Constantine, and the mood of the fi lm is primarily low key. That’s not to say that viewers won’t feel the massive changes in the couple’s relationship be-

Geoff (Tom Courtenay) becomes obsessed with the past, unaware of how he’s hurting wife Kate (Charlotte Rampling) in “45 Years,� opening Friday at Downtown West.

neath the surface. Rampling has always been able to convey a sense of strong emotions disguised by outward calm. More than 50 years into her acting career, she has not lost that power. Her discoveries and reactions are the heart of “45 Years� and the

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News from the Rotary Guy

New name, logo Interact serves HonorAir for Metro Drug By Tom King

Catholic High’s Interact Club has only 10 members, but those 10 students stay busy with their annual projMetropolitan Drug Comects – and they have a full mission is now the Metro plate of projects. And one Drug Coalition. With the of their projects happens to name change comes a new involve full logo and a fairly new execuplates. tive director, Scott Payne. ment entity. It’s a non-profit Tw i c e Webster Bailey chairs the with a volunteer board of each year directors. The mission is board. the students to bring people together to Bailey said the old name are “serv“had a government feel,� address issues of substance ers� for the while MDC is not a govern- abuse. Info: metrodrug.org HonorA ir veterans breakfast Tom King that is held two weeks prior to the scheduled flights to Washington, waste contracts and imple■Breakfast Club, sponsored ments community outreach by the Halls Business and D.C. The next HonorAir programs. Butzler, who has Professional Association, flight will be April 13 from worked for the city since will meet from 7:30 to 9 a.m. McGhee Tyson Airport and 2011, replaces John Homa, Thursday, Feb. 4, at Flapjack’s the breakfast is scheduled who retired after serving in on Emory Road. All members for late March in the gymnathe position for 17 years. She or potential members of the sium at Sacred Heart School. holds a master’s degree from HBPA are invited. “This is a really special Texas A&M and a bachelor’s ■Bruce Anderson, genevent for our students, befrom Penn State. eral counsel to cause they get to meet the East Tennes■Thomas White is retail area veterans and hear some of see Children’s sales their stories and it’s fun Hospital, has manager been named for U.S. Cel- watching them connect,� by Mayor lular in East said Phil Petree, a social studies teacher at Catholic Madeline Tenneswho has served as the club’s Rogero to a see. White moderator for seven years. five-year term began his on the board career with “It is a really fun and movof commisU.S. Cellular ing event.� Anderson sioners of in 2011 and Interact is an offshoot of Knoxville’s Community Develhas served White Rotary and students in the opment Corporation (KCDC). in a variety club develop and carry out He and wife Monique reside of sales leadership roles in the hands-on service projects, downtown. Mid-West territory. He will remake international conneclocate his family to Knoxville ■Rachel Butzler has been tions, and develop leaderfrom Columbia, Mo. hired as ship skills. The Catholic the city of ■The Tennessee Department club is sponsored by the RoKnoxof Safety and Homeland tary Club of Knoxville. ville’s new Security has reinstated driver The club again worked at solid waste services on some Saturdays the 2015 Free Flu Shot Satmanager. to enable citizens to reinstate urday last fall at South-Doyle Her departtheir license in addition to Middle School, as it has done ment their normal opportunities in years past. They handle a oversees Monday-Friday. The select $9.34 mildates being offered on Saturlot of the clerical duties and lion worth day’s are: Feb. 6 and 20, March help members of the Rotary Butzler of solid 5 and 19, and April 2. Club of Knoxville, who are coordinating the event.

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They have raised $1,000 for each of the last three years for Rotary’s End Polio Now campaign by sponsoring the popular “Out of Uniform Day� at Catholic, which has a uniform dress code. Students wanting to opt out of wearing their uniforms for a day pay $2 to the Interact Club. The Interactors also ring the bells for the Salvation Army during the Christmas holidays at West Town Mall and through the “A Million Thanks� organization they write cards and letters for our military men and women serving overseas. “We stay busy and the students really enjoy this,� Petree said.

Serving the HonorAir veterans are Catholic Interact members Eva James, Ian Greeley and Thomas Morris

the local community! The League 1 winners were: champion – Team Paulknowsbo – Paul West, club president; runnerup team was Team MacAttacks – Scot MacIlveen (Oak Ridge Rotarian). League 2 champion was Team Pack■Turkey Creek etHater – Matt Engel; runnerup – Team Gmen2 – Jim raises $600 Toukatly (former Turkey The Rotary Club of Tur- Creek Rotarian). key Creek had a lot of fun this past fall with its Fan- ■Bearden in a KCS tasy Football League. More partner profile than $600 was raised Each month Knox Counthrough entry fees to help

ty Schools KCS features an organization in a Partner Profile in “Benchmarks,� an online monthly newsletter that is sent to all staff and families. In January, KCS featured the Rotary Club of Bearden. The club distributes new dictionaries to all third graders in Knox County each year and club members read to students at Pond Gap Elementary regularly. Tom King is a retired newspaper editor, a Rotarian for 27 years and past president of the Rotary Club of Farragut. He can be reached p at tking535@gmail.com

Dancing mascots benefit cancer institute Halls had it on Saturday as mascots from several businesses joined to raise $5,000 for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. The characters gathered at the entrance to Halls Plaza (Food City) shopping center. Pictured are the Shoney’s Bear, the pizza guy from Little Caesars, the chef from Marco’s Pizza, the kangaroo from Speedy Cash, a dancing Lady Liberty from Liberty Tax Service and Chilly from the Knoxville Ice Bears. Photo by S. Clark

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Hip replacement gets tennis player back into the game He discovered tennis in its golden years, back when Ilie Nastase, Vitas Gerulaitis and Bjorn Borg ruled the men’s courts. But almost four decades later, Kevin Simpson’s game was suffering. “For the longest time I thought that I must have a groin pull because every time I would go out and play tennis it would hurt,â€? he said. “I went a whole year with it, and then during the second year I thought, ‘I need to have this checked. Something’s not right.’ â€? Indeed, something was NOT right. A chiropractor’s x-ray showed his right hip was bone-on-bone, and Dr. Paul Yau, an orthopedic surgeon at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center conďŹ rmed it. “Kevin had end stage, bone-on-bone arthritis, a signiďŹ cant limp, pain when he stood and was particularly in pain getting up from a chair, in and out of bed, and in and out of his car,â€? said Dr. Yau. “His hip was also very stiff. He could not cross his legs, and even had problems tying the laces on his shoes. He wanted to be active again. Play tennis. He wasn’t ready to call it quits just yet. Life was too short to sit it out.â€? That is exactly why Simpson sought out Dr. Yau in the ďŹ rst place. Knowing other tennis friends who had undergone traditional hip replacement surgery with its lengthy recovery period, Simpson had heard there was a better way, a method that Dr. Yau uses for almost every hip replacement. Called “Direct Anterior Hip Replacement,â€? it’s a procedure in which the surgeon goes through the front (anterior) portion of the hip instead of the side or the back. This allows the surgeon to push aside important muscles and tendons rather than cutting through them to position a new hip joint implant. “My patients who have had one hip done

with the surgery, he made an appointment and was quickly impressed by the affable surgeon. “He stayed there and answered every question I had,� said Simpson. “He gave me all the time I needed. One of the nurses told me that he would stay with you all day if you needed him too. I told him what my goals were – I’ve been a runner all my life and wanted to get back to running and I want to get back on the tennis court. And he said, ‘I don’t see any problem with that.’ � On Sept. 28, 2015, two days before Simpson’s 59th birthday, he was being prepped for his surgery at FSRMC. “Right before the surgery, Dr. Yau came in and I told him, ‘I want to be the ‘Six Million Dollar Man.’ He said, ‘Well, how about a Million Dollar man?’ He had such a wonderful personality.� A short time later, Simpson emerged from the recovery room a new man with a new hip and “feeling great.� That same day Dr. Yau sent him home to begin his recovery. Kevin Simpson was able to return to the ten“The next day, the pain medicine was nis court not long after hip replacement surwearing off and I could feel some soreness gery by Dr. Paul Yau at Fort Sanders Regional and tightness there but nothing major,� said Medical Center. “The guy that was beating me Simpson, who was off his crutches by his like a drum when my hip was messed up, it second follow-up appointment. wasn’t even close. I destroyed him in all three By Thanksgiving, Simpson was back on sets,� Simpson said with a laugh. the tennis court. “The guy that was beating me like a drum when my hip was messed up, it wasn’t even close. I destroyed him in all three sets,� Simpson said with a laugh. the traditional approach and the other done p r e v i o u s When he was told he needed a hip reby me report the latter is approximately 60- surgery.� placement, Simpson says, “I was devastat80 percent easier,� said Dr. Yau. “By 2-3 “ T h e ed. I thought, ‘My life’s over. I’ll never be weeks into the recovery, they are already more I able to do anything, activity-wise. I’ll never doing what took them 2-3 months after the looked into be the same.’ But that wasn’t the case. I love traditional approach. Some even say be- this anteDr. Yau to death. I highly recommend him. cause this approach never cut any muscles rior approach, the more I decided that’s the He was so nice! It was like I had known him or tendons they can do things they never way I wanted to go,� said Simpson. for years he’s so easy to talk to. I think I have been able to do even 2-3 years after the After hearing about Dr. Yau’s experience made a wise choice.�

‘Giant leap’ in hip replacement surgery Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is among only 15 percent of U.S. hospitals with the staff and facilities available to perform the latest approach in hip replacement surgery, called “Direct Anterior Hip Replacement.â€? In this procedure, the surgeon goes through the front (anterior) portion of the hip, instead of the side or back. This allows the surgery to be performed in between muscles and tendons instead of cutting through them to position a new hip joint implant. “When I ďŹ rst started doing hip replacement surgery this way, I thought it was just another option to access the joint, but people have done amazingly well with this approach,â€? said Dr. Paul Yau, an orthopedic surgeon with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. “With traditional hip replacements, we have to cut muscles or tendons, which prolongs the recovery process and may require limitations on hip motion,â€? said Yau. “It is common to hear patients being told not to bend at the hip more than 90 Dr. Paul Yau degrees, squat, reach to the oor or cross your legs after hip replacement because it would risk a dislocation. “With the anterior approach, none of these typical ligaments are cut, which means all of these common activities are safe, immediately after surgery,â€? Yau explained. The anterior approach does utilize a specialized surgical table and intraoperative X-rays.

“The specialized table allows for safe leg placement not possible with a traditional surgical table,â€? said Yau. “Better implant placement improves implant longevity. I no longer say you have to be a certain age to get a hip replacement. “Traditionally, leg length discrepancies are a wellknown complication after total hip replacement. The use of live, real-time imaging during surgery improves the surgeon’s ability to make both legs balanced and symmetric in length,â€? he said. With the anterior approach, the patient should usually expect just one night in the hospital. “Some people even go home the same day,â€? said Yau. “People recover so much faster it’s unbelievable.â€? Yau said he began doing the anterior surgery routinely about two years ago, and uses it today for about 95 percent of his hip replacement and repair surgeries. “It does require special facilities and a speciďŹ cally trained staff, which we have at Fort Sanders. There are a lot of moving parts to the surgery and they all need to be coordinated or you’ll have issues,â€? he said. Studies have backed up Yau’s opinion of anterior hip replacement. “You know how progress tends to happen in increments?â€? he asked. “I want to say this is a giant leap instead of an incremental one in orthopedic surgery. I haven’t seen anything this dramatically improve people’s outcome from surgery, ever.â€? For more information on direct anterior hip replacement, call 673-FORT or visit our website at www.fsregional.com/orthopaedics.

Anterior Hip Replacement:

What’s all the fuss? What is driving same-day hip replacements? Easier recovery? Technological advancements? Dr. Paul Yau says all those elements may factor into the equation, but he prefers to look beyond those and to the patient. That’s why, he says, the biggest reasons he hears from patients are these:

Patient Demand ■“I like my home, my bed, my food, my pet. Can’t you just let me go home?� ■“I like my work. I’m the only one who can do that job.� ■“My partner depends on me to return quickly.� ■“I can’t miss church.� ■“I have to preach on Sunday.�

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pectations and they just head home. Their first PT session after surgery and we literally run out of things to challenge them. They set new records for distance walked. Patients rarely need anything from the nurses because they don’t NEED anything! Anesthesia techniques have gotten better. There is just less to recover from.

Economy ■“I can’t take that much time off work. I don’t have that many sick days.�

Family Issues ■“My parents, spouse, dependents are sick. I need get back quick so I can care for them.�

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MOBILE HOME FOR RENT IN HALLS14’ x 70’ 2 bed/ 1 bath, kitchen/ living room combo, front deck, newly refinished, and carpet. $475/month, $500 deposit. Call (865)850-8875.

QUEEN BEDROOM 6 PIECE SET Queen bedroom set(6). $400 Firm. (865)548-9589

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THROUGH SUNDAY, FEB. 7 “Sara Crewe: A Little Princess,” Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Ave. Performances: 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Info/tickets: 208-3677; knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com; info@ childrenstheatreknoxville.com.

SATURDAYS THROUGH 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, 5255275.

MONDAYS THROUGH FEB. 29 QED Experimental Comedy Lab, 7:30-9:30 p.m., The Pilot Light, 106 E. Jackson Ave. Free weekly comedy show blending stand-up, improv, sketch and other performance styles. Donations accepted.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 3 Computer Workshop: Introducing the Computer, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Preregistration required. Info/registration: 525-5431. 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.

THURSDAY, FEB. 4 Big Ridge 4th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Big Ridge Elementary School library. Info: 992-5212. Computer Workshop: Introducing the Computer, 10:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Preregistration required. Info/ registration: 922-2552. “Here for Her Heart” event, 5-8 p.m., Lindsay Young Downtown YMCA, 605 W. Clinch Ave. Free event dedicated to women’s heart health and happiness; open to all area women. Info: Sara Prinzi, sprinzi@ymcaknoxville.org or 522-9622.

FRIDAY, FEB. 5 Big Read Kick Off Party, noon-1 p.m., Knox County Public Defender’s Community Law Office. Celebrating the launch of Black History Month and The Big Read. Includes: southern fried chicken lunch, Clarence Brown Theatre’s presentation of a scene from “A Lesson Before Dying” by Ernest Gaines along with a free copy of the book. RSVP required: Gweatherstone@pdknox.org or 594-4274. First Friday Comedy, 7-9 p.m. Saw Works Brewing, 708 E. Depot Ave. Featuring: Atlanta’s Mo Arora and Brian Emond. Free monthly comedy showcase featuring touring and local comedians. “Mardi Gras” cooking class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Avanti Savoia, 7610 Maynardville Pike. Cost: $50. Info/registration: avantisavoia.com or 922-9916. Open house at Nature’s Fountain, 6-8 p.m., 1719 Depot Road. Powell. Info: 859-0938. Opening reception for “Alley Cat” art exhibit by Marianne Ziegler, 5-9 p.m., Broadway Studios and Gallery, 1127 N. Broadway. Exhibit on display Feb. 5-March 1. Info: BroadwayStudiosAndGallery@Gmail. com or BroadwayStudiosAndGallery.com.

SATURDAY, FEB. 6 Dessertfest, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Clear Springs Baptist Church, Thompson School Road. 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: Miss Lynn, 11 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info: 947-6210. Saturday Stories and Songs: Robin Bennett, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

MONDAY, FEB. 8 Union County Library Board meeting, 10 a.m., Maynardville Library 296 Main St., Maynardville.

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

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10 Computer Workshop: Word Basics, 2-4:15 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Requires “Introducing the Computer” or equivalent skills. Info/registration: 525-5431. “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. 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.

THURSDAY, FEB. 11 Living with Diabetes: Putting the Pieces Together, 2-4:30 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, FEB. 12-14 Singing Valentines available from K-Town Sound Show Chorus, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Cost: $25. Info: Janet, 888-6587; Valentines@ktownsound.org; ktownsound. org.

SATURDAY, FEB. 13 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: David Blivens, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Saturday Stories and Songs: Robin Bennett, 11 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info: 947-6210.

TUESDAY, FEB. 16 Honor Guard meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans invited. Info: 256-5415. “Let’s Build a Sheep With Wool” class, 6-8:30 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Instructors: Nancy Shedden and Karen Bills. Registration deadline: Feb. 9. Info/registration: 494-9854; appalachianarts.net. Needle Tatting, Beaded Josephine Bracelet Class, 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Hobby Lobby at Turkey Creek. Cost: $25. Info: Monica Schmidt, 406-3971, monicaschmidt.tn@gmail.com, myquiltplace.com/ profile/monicaschmidt.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17

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 Stories and Songs: Emagene Reagen, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Saturday Stories and Songs: Molly Moore, 11 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Recommended for birth to not-yet-walking. Info: 947-6210.

TUESDAY, FEB. 23 Community Leaders Forum, 4 p.m., Knox County Public Defender’s Community Law Office, 1101 Liberty St. Info: knoxlib.org. Homeschoolers at the Library Part 1: “Fossils in your Backyard” with paleontologist, Stephanie Drumheller, 2 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Registration required. Info/registration: 9222552.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 24 Big Read: Spiritual Songs – “The History of the Negro Spiritual,” 6 p.m., Beck Cultural Center, 1927 Dandridge Ave. A musical lecture/concert presented by Dr. Naima Johnston Bush. Info: beckcenter.net, knoxlib. org. Big Read book discussion: “A Lesson Before Dying,” noon, YWCA, 420 Clinch Ave. Hosted by YWCA and Union Ave Booksellers. Bring bag lunch. Facilitated by Avice Reid. Info: ywcaknox.com, knoxlib.org. Computer Workshops: Internet and Email Basics, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Requires “Introducing the Computer” or equivalent skills. Info/registration: 525-5431. 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. “Spring Fever Basket” class, 6-9 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Instructor: Sheri Burns. Registration deadline: Feb. 17. Info/registration: 494-9854; appalachianarts. net.

THURSDAY, FEB. 25 Big Read book discussion: “A Lesson Before Dying,” 5 p.m., Beaumont Elementary, 1211 Beaumont Ave. Dinner followed by discussion. Facilitated by Indya Kincannon. Info: knoxlib.org.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, FEB. 25-26 AARP Driver Safety class, noon-4 p.m., Halls Senior Center, 4410 Crippen Road. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.

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. 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: David Blivens, 11 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info: 947-6210. Saturday Stories and Songs: Sarah Rysewyk, 11 a.m., Fountain City Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

TUESDAY, MARCH 1

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.

“Basic Wire Wrapped Rings” class, 6-7:30 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Instructor: Kathy King. For ages 15 and up. Registration deadline: Feb. 23. Info/registration: 494-9854; Appalachianarts.net.

THURSDAY, FEB. 18

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2

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

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.

SATURDAY, FEB. 20 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.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, MARCH 10-11 AARP Driver Safety class, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Karns Senior Center, 8032 Oak Ridge Highway. Info/ registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.

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