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Gibbs High presents ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

ORNL Federal Credit Union is accepting donations to the Fritz Voss Memorial Scholarship Fund, created by the late Mr. Voss’s family following his December 2015 passing. Mr. Voss was a longtime Union County High School teacher and a member of Salem Baptist Church. The scholarship will be awarded to a 2016 graduate of Union County High School who plans to major in education, math or science. Contributions may be made at any ORNL FCU branch or mailed to ORNL Federal Credit Union, 4510 E. Emory Road, Knoxville, TN 37938, with The Fritz Voss Memorial Scholarship Fund on the memo line.

Kobe Wheeler (center) performs “The Dentist� as Orin Scrivello in Gibbs High School’s presentation of “Little Shop of Horrors.� He is joined by the chorus, featuring Chiffon (from left in red, Constance Doyle), Ronnette (Amanda Theilen) and Crystal (Sophie Vandergriff ). Photo by R. White Additional photo on A3

District 2 forum Fountain City Business and Professional Association is holding a forum for Knox County Commission candidates from District 2: John Fugate, Michele Carringer and Laura Kildare at noon Wednesday, Feb. 10, at Central Baptist Fountain City fellowship hall. Lunch is $10, first come, first served. Everyone is welcomed to attend. Info: info@ fountaincitybusiness.com

Calling all Halls grads from 1966 Halls High School class of 1966 will be celebrating its 50year reunion Saturday, April 29, at Beaver Brook Country Club. These class members have not been located. Contact Allen Wayland with any helpful info, 865-385-9990. Linda Gail Davis Lana Norris Faubion Larry Fox Becky Karnes Donna Lowry Johnny Sands Wayne Shelton Kenneth Sutherland Fred Woods Robert Daniel Woods

Commission outreach Commissioners at-large Ed Brantley and Bob Thomas are headed back to Gibbs for their next Ed & Bob Night Out in Knox County. The public forum is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, at Henry’s Bakery & Deli, 7231 Tazewell Pike. All media, elected officials and the general public are invited. Dinner, if desired, is Dutch-treat.

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Big spending in two school board races By Sandra Clark The Board of Education currently leans 5-4 in support of Superintendent Jim McIntyre; but when Tony Norman, running unopposed, takes office in September, the numbers will flip. Whether that comes as a 5-4 or 7-2 majority will be determined by two elections on March 1. District 5 (Farragut): Karen Carson is stepping down after three terms. The front-runner is Susan Horn, a PTA activist most recently involved in the successful campaign of Jason Zachary. His opponent? Karen Carson. At last week’s League of Women Voters debate, Horn argued against excessive testing and called the TVAAS value-added scoring “crazy.� The daily paper has endorsed lawyer Buddy Pelot, whose mom, Barbara, grew up in Farragut and served two terms on the Knoxville City Council. Pelot lacked specifics at the LWV debate, but came across as calm and professional. He’s been active at Bearden High School where his

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daughters attended. Lori Boudreaux resigned from Knox County Schools in 2014, where she worked as a guidance counselor. She says current evaluations including reliance on TVAAS scores are “not accurate assessments of teachers.� District 2: Tracie Sanger did not seek re-election in this North Knox and Fountain City district. Grant Standefer won the daily paper’s endorsement, chiefly because he’s not a teacher. Standefer is a former pastor who has headed the Compassion Coalition for 11 years. He lives at Beverly Square near Shannondale School. He says effective service is about relationships, trust and goodwill.

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He advocates increased funding, teacher raises and more community schools. Jennifer Owen is a former teacher who now operates a small business. She won last week’s debate with clear answers. For instance, when candidates were asked how best to get students “college and career ready,� Owen said educators should lose that phrase. “We need to focus on the whole child and being able to work with other people.� As in Sanger’s race, a small group of donors are going all-out to elect their favorites. For the reporting period that ended Jan. 15, 2016, we see: Standefer raised $29,600 (against just $525 reported by

TEA warns of dangers of ‘toxic testing’ By Sandra Clark Does your kid dread school, get anxious before a big test or generally seem disengaged? These are symptoms of what educators call “toxic testing,� and some are actively engaged in finding a cure. Three staff members of the Tennessee Education Association were in Maynardville last Thursday to rally the troops. Sadly, their audience lacked parents, school administrators and most teachers. Yet Leigh Phillips, Rhonda Thompson and Tina Parlier made a lot of sense: ■Test and Punish is our current culture, led in Tennessee by Gov. Bill Haslam’s former education commissioner, Kevin Huffman, and fueled by Race to

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Owen). Of his receipts, 17 donors maxed out at $1,500 each. They were Doug and Carla Harris (he’s the current school board chair), Jim and Natalie Haslam, B. Ray Thompson, Sherri Lee, Rodney and Dell Lawler, Steve and Ann Bailey (she’s Jim Haslam’s daughter), Harry and Elizabeth Stowers, John Tolsma, Dr. Michael and Lisa Walsh, and Randy and Jenny Boyd. That’s $25,500 of $29,600 from 17 people – not one of whom lives in District 2. In District 5, Buddy Pelot raised $23,750. Of that, 14 donors maxed out. And look who they were: Doug and Carla Harris, Jim and Natalie Haslam, B. Ray Thompson, Sherri Lee, Rodney and Dell Lawler, Steve and Ann Bailey, Harry and Elizabeth Stowers and Randy and Jenny Boyd. That’s $21,000 of $23,750 from 14 people. At least some of them live in his district. Contrast that with Horn raising $5,105 from donors giving $20 to $500, and Boudreaux raising $3,295.

ishes schools, school districts and individual teachers based on test scores. Phillips said teachers report spending nine weeks of instruction time testing and preparing for tests. Thompson gave anecdotal testimony of kids who vomit before and even during tests. Students can lose vocational classes or see reductions in the Leigh Phillips R. Thompson arts and physical education to create positions for “coaches� to help the Top funding, promoted by the improve test scores. Obama Administration and its ■Test Transparency is an former education commissioner, answer, Phillips said. EliminatArne Duncan. Teacher evaluations ing the TVAAS (value-added) test and tenure are tied to high-stakes results from teacher/school scortesting. Schools deemed “failing� ing is another. TEA is pushing to are at risk of state takeover. make test questions available to ■Teaching to the Test is teachers and parents. And a botthe only rational response to a tom line question for all parents system that rewards and pun- is this: How does excessive test-

ing and test prep benefit my kid? If the tests are just a tool for evaluating teachers and schools, then the kids become data points. And it would not be TEA without talk of funding. Tennessee currently ranks 46th of 50 states in per pupil state funding for education, Thompson said. TEA’s goal is to increase Tennessee’s investment per pupil to the national average by 2020. The last available figures show Tennessee spending $9,290 per student, against a national average of $12,357. All contiguous states spend more per pupil than does Tennessee. Thompson said, “Tennessee schools get top 10 results on bottom 10 funding.� She observed it costs $27,000 per year to keep one prisoner.

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A wearable piece of history By Carol Shane When Avery Pressley was given a jar of old Knoxville trolley tokens by a family member, she was intrigued. The tokens ranged in age from 1912 to 1946. “Some were so dirty that they were illegible,� says Pressley. She and her husband, Tim, cleaned them with distilled white vinegar, and the coins “just sat in our apartment� for a while. “One day,� says Pressley, “my dad and I were looking at them. There were hundreds. We stopped counting after a while because there were so many! Around the same time, we started brainstorming ways we could sell them. Just the coin itself was okay, but not that interesting unless you really liked collecting coins, and then it would just sit in a sleeve or in a coin collecting book, not doing anything. “So, we thought, why not make it into jewelry?� Pressley and her dad got to work. “We started making pieces while we would watch ‘The Walking Dead’ on Sunday evenings – sort of a tradition at my house – and we got piles of them made up.� Local businesswoman Pat Noe, who runs the Merle Norman boutique in Fountain City, noticed the pieces when Pressley started posting them on Facebook. “She thought they were really unique,� says Pressley. Noe

Call for artists â– The Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville is seeking nomination for Poet Laureate for the city of Knoxville. The deadline for nominations to be received is Friday, April 1. Info/nomination forms: knoxalliance.com/poet.html, or send an SASE to Liza Zenni, Arts & Culture Alliance, PO Box 2506, Knoxville, TN 37901. â– Dogwood Arts Festival: juried artists are selected to exhibit and sell their original work in mixed media, clay, drawing/pastels, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, painting,

‘Little Shop of Horros’

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One of the colorful beaded bracelets made with an old trolley token. Photos by Carol Shane

Avery Pressley shows off one of her bracelets featuring a Knoxville trolley token from the early part of the 20th Century. The popular handmade jewelry is available at Merle Norman in Fountain City. suggested selling them from her store. The colorful beaded bracelets and earring sets, all featuring the tokens, were a huge hit. Pressley says, “We were up to our necks in orders over the holidays. Some people like to request specific colors or dates such as an anniversary, or orange and white to show their Vols pride.� The last electric Knoxville trolley stopped running on Aug. 1, 1947. “I have

photography, sculpture, and wood in April. Info/application: dogwoodarts.com. ■Scruff y City Art Contest: a juried art exhibit competition celebrating Knoxville’s blend of southern history and modern development on the banks of the Tennessee River. Free and open to all artists. Submissions deadline: Feb. 15. Info: liz-beth.com/contest. ■“Peep Show!�: featuring art of the human figure in all forms, clothed, nnude and in between. Presented by Broadway Studios and Gallery, 1127 N. Broadway. Application is $5 per piece; limit

not found a coin from that year – yet.� Pressley’s not giving up; she hasn’t gotten through all the tokens. “I am still religiously cleaning some and waiting to see what years they are from! “I also have some very rare school bus fare tokens, which have not yet made their debut. They are all from the year 1947, I believe. I have been trying to do some research on them and I think they were KAT’s way of advertising buses as

three pieces per person. Drop off : 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 25-27. Exhibit on display March 4-26. Info: BroadwayStudiosAndGallery@gmail.com; BroadwayStudiosAndGallery.com.

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

a more viable way for children to get to school.� By that time, Knox County’s population was growing and spreading, Pressley says. More schools were built, and with that “came the trouble of finding ways to get all these kids to school on time and in a cost-effective way.� Pressley’s looking forward to seeing what she comes up with. “I am sure there are still some people around Fountain City who remember using them when they would take the bus.� There will no doubt be more “Walking Dead� evenings as Pressley and her pa continue to craft the unique pieces. “I think having a wearable piece of history is so neat!�

343 Emory Road. â– Halls Republican Club meets 7 p.m. each third Monday at the Boys & Girls Club of Halls/ Powell, 1819 Dry Gap Pike. Info: knoxgop.org. â– Seventh District Democrats meet 6:30 p.m. each fourth Monday, Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: Mary Ann Page, map@parodee.net or 247-8155; Dan Haney, bdl66@ comcast.net or 922-4547.

Mason Robinson (Seymour) and Andrew Wheeler (Mr. Mushnik) perform “Mushnik and Son� in Mushnik’s Flower Shop. Cast members at Gibbs High School presented “Little Shop of Horrors� over the weekend and thrilled audiences with the musical drama. The production featured a live band, featuring William Brimer, Beth Ann McRary, Troy Rodgers, Donnie Barnett and Logan Paul. Photo by R. White

Fort Sumter Cemetery The annual meeting of the Fort Sumter Community Cemetery and the community will be 7 p.m. Thursday, March 17, at the Cemetery office, 4828 Salem Church Road. The annual report will be provided and discussed. The community is encouraged to attend. The Cemetery is accepting bids for seasonal mowing until 5 p.m. Tuesday. March 15. Info/bid forms: 660-6949.

History award nominations sought The East Tennessee Historical Society invites nominations from across East Tennessee for Awards of Excellence in the field of history. The annual awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the preservation, promotion, programming and interpretation of the region’s history. The postmark deadline for award applications is April 8. Info/nomination form: 865-215-8824; eastTNhistory. org; East Tennessee Historical Society, PO Box 1629, Knoxville, TN 37901.

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Vols rushing: Different world, interesting numbers Different world, different game, interesting numbers from now and then. With Jalen Hurd, Alvin Kamara and Joshua Dobbs carrying the ball most of the time, Tennessee rushed for 2,908 yards and won nine of 13 games this past season. The improved ground attack produced 32 touchdowns and generated considerable excitement. We complained, more than once, that dual-threat Dobbs simply wasn’t good enough as a passer to rescue the defense in games that were lost. Overall, he completed 59.2 percent, many dumps and dinks, for 2,291 yards and 15 scores. He might have had a few more if his receivers had performed at a higher level. Total rushing yardage was close enough to the

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school record for valid comparison. Right about now, please fasten your seat belts to discourage jumping up and interrupting me. The undefeated 1951 Tennessee team rushed for 3,068 yards in 11 games and won the national championship. Tailbacks Hank Lauricella and Herky Payne and fullbacks Andy Kozar and Dick Ernsberger got most of the yardage and 40 rushing touchdowns. Now and then, tailbacks threw a pass. They completed some, 41 of 96 to be pre-

cise, for a grand total of 617 yards and 11 touchdowns. They hit 42.7 percent and “inaccuracy� was never mentioned. Lauricella got the ball more than Payne, made longer runs, had better passing numbers and won all-America recognition. He was runner-up in Heisman trophy balloting and should have won. He is in the college hall of fame. Herky scored more touchdowns than Hank. He was one tough guy. I report this as an eyewitness. I was a UT freshman in the fall of ’51. I thought the Volunteers were interesting. I recognized the single-wing as an efficient formation. Blockers often double-teamed opposing tackles or ends and created large openings. They

knocked some people down and stepped on them. Most Saturdays, that team made winning look relatively easy. Being only 17, inexperienced and from Powell, I assumed Tennessee would probably win game after game and year after year. Center Bob Davis, older and wiser, even though from Bluefield, W. Va., graciously explained in a happenstance meeting that I had watched a “once in a lifetime� performance by an unusual group of men, led by a legendary general and taught and tuned by a perfectionist backfield coach whose favorite saying in practice was “Run it again.� At the time, I believed Davis was exaggerating. I later learned he was spot-on correct, that I had seen one of the

greatest teams in Tennessee history, comparable to 1938, just a little better than 1956. Some of the Doug Dickey teams became personal favorites. The Sugar Vols had a terrific finish. I fully appreciate the 1998 champs. I remain hopeful that such an achievement might, sometime, happen again. Comparing then and now is apples and oranges but there are similarities. The 2015 Vols scored 59 against Bowling Green and 55 on Western Carolina. They killed Kentucky and should have scored a hundred against North Texas. Vanderbilt absorbed a serious whipping. The 1951 Vols beat up Chattanooga, Tennessee Tech, Washington and Lee, Ole Miss and Kentucky. They were favored by 14 over Ala-

bama and won by 14. Tennessee 1951 scored 373 points in 11 games. Tennessee 2015 scored 457 in 13. Aaron Medley and exciting kick returners skewed those numbers. Here is a significant distinction: The most recent Vols walloped Northwestern in a secondary bowl game. The older Vols were upset by No. 3 Maryland in the Sugar Bowl, the main event. Final polls followed the regular season. Bowls didn’t count. Bowl victories now trigger great expectations. Romps are like rocket launches. I expect the 2016 Vols to break the school rushing record – but need more than 11 games to do it. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com

The mayor’s budget: a mid-year snapshot Have you been for a medical checkup lately? You know the drill. The doc and nurses check your blood pressure, palpate your throat, listen to your lungs, tap your knee reflexes, arrange for lab work to draw and analyze your blood and urine, and ask some probing lifestyle questions. The same thing happens when the mayor and council gather with key department heads and city staff for the mid-year budget retreat – without, of course, the harsh snapping of latex gloves... The city’s fiscal health, as well as the status of existing projects, department performance, and the administration’s planned directions were probed at the half-day, mid-year review last Friday. Finance Director Jim York reported that the city

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is on track to meet its budget targets. Our bond rating remains top-tier (triple A by Fitch). There has been positive local sales tax growth of three percent, while other property and business tax receipts are static. A positive surprise is the lower cost of fuel, of which city vehicles and KAT buses burn a lot. Pension costs – no surprise – will continue to rise until 2020, when they are projected to level off and begin to decline as new hires come under the city’s hybrid plan. The city’s annual pension contribution is roughly

$24 million and will rise to $31.5 million in 2020, when the funding shortfall should be corrected. Cost of living adjustments add to the pension load. Current city employment hovers around 1,600 workers. The city continually reassesses workload and staff needs as employees leave or retire, consolidating tasks where possible. The new public service center at Lorraine Street could increase efficiencies there. Finally, the city, like the state, wonders how to fund road improvements as gas tax revenue shrinks. Property crimes have declined, although there has been some increase in crimes to the person since 2014. There were 12,367 arrests thus far this fiscal year. Police reported on efforts to clean up recent gang violence.

The fire department has handled some 21,467 calls, with first responder health calls accounting for almost half. KFD will request two new pumpers and one ladder truck next year, at an estimated cost of $2 million. We reviewed ongoing construction projects. Staff reported on streetscapes downtown, North downtown and Cumberland Avenue. Progress on the south waterfront and the public vetting of the Magnolia Avenue streetscape design were discussed, as were planned construction on Jackson Avenue and the ramp rebuilds. The state will tackle the aging Broadway viaduct reconstruction. Public works and engineering reported on the construction status of the public works complex on Loraine Street which will

hopefully open in the fall, with higher efficiency design features and staff consolidation. Parks and Rec reported on improvements and demolition of older buildings at the 185-acre Lakeshore Park. A private group, Lakeshore Park LLC, has vowed to raise $25 million to help fund the park build-out. Engineering reported on two major drainage projects that were completed in 2015: Prosser Road and Cross Park Drive. Hopefully flooding there is behind us. Future direction: Going forward, the focus was on the auditorium/coliseum complex, the Supreme Court site on Henley, and the Jackson Avenue warehouses and ramp rebuild efforts. The consensus was to fi x the auditorium, and to fo-

cus on building a separate arena on the site. The east side tract has great parking and road access, hotel and downtown restaurant proximity, and is the logical choice. In addition, restaurants, pubs and shops might be built over the garages, as the site is evaluated. Big bucks are needed and financing will be a concern, with cost estimates in the $120-200 million range. There is a great opportunity for private and corporate donors to step up, and help build and name a new sports facility. They could build a legacy project that will serve millions over the next 50 years. Alternatively, managing public debt load will be a public concern. Nick Della Volpe, a lawyer, represents District 4 on Knoxville City Council.

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Candidates at last week’s League of Women Voters debate: Andrew Graybeal, Jim Weaver and John Whitehead are running for property assessor; Nathan Rowell and Richard “Bud” Armstrong are challenging for law director.

Election is political and that’s OK Early voting starts today (Feb. 10) and the election is March 1 for two countywide offices and two school board seats. It’s called an off-year election, and back when voters were smart enough to elect a school superintendent, that race was on this ballot, too. It’s fitting that the countywide races will be decided in the Republican Primary, because one is fratricidal as Republicans struggle with what historian Bruce Wheeler termed the “otherness” of Appalachian life – the tug between modernization and tradition. Wheeler wrote, in reference to the Butcher banking failure, “(Many openly gloated over Butcher’s fall, but others) did not want to return to the past of hostility to change, of an enormously conservative banking community, of a city closed to outsiders and new ideas.” Wheeler simplified the contrast to Cas Walker (traditionalist) and those Cas

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called “the silk-stocking crowd.” Those images still work. Property Assessor: Andrew Graybeal, the upstart, says “this office hasn’t had a fresh set of eyes in 37 years.” And then he runs an endorsement ad from Glenda Strader, wife of the late Parkey Strader, assessor from 1972 to 2000. John Whitehead was Parkey’s deputy and served as assessor from 2000-08 until term-limited. He hired Parkey as his chief deputy, even while he served in the Legislature, until Strader’s death in 2009. Former county commissioner Phil Ballard was elected and has served from 2008-16, now term-limited. Jim Weaver is his chief deputy. Weaver won’t say

whether he will hire Ballard, which probably means he will. Graybeal says too many assessments are too high. High assessments are never the problem. Property owners will appeal those. The corruption comes from assessments that are too low, giving special property owners a break while shifting taxes to homeowners and farms. There are no silk stockings in this crowd. Just pick a Cas. Law Director: Nathan Rowell wears silk stockings, while Bud Armstrong’s socks have holes – he’s been working a lifetime to pull himself up by those socks and bootstraps. Financial disclosures show Rowell funded by large donors, primarily the folks unhappy about the departure of Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre. When he talked about “the political climate,” McIntyre meant Bud Armstrong. Those same donors are all over

the financial disclosures of school board candidates Grant Standefer and Reuben “Buddy” Pelot as well. Rowell has the experience to serve as law director, but Armstrong has surprised many by handling the job well in his first term. The law director does not make policy. He or she simply gives advice, when asked, and represents the county in litigation. Armstrong moved the delinquent tax attorney inhouse, saving the county the outrageous fees paid private practitioners (including Rowell’s firm) in the past; he created a workers’ comp department and brought previously out-sourced work in-house. He’s proud of his record of winning, rather than settling, what he calls nuisance lawsuits. Rowell says he can run the office better than Armstrong. But somehow, when perusing his donor list, we think he would just give different advice. And that, my friends, is political.

The race for law director: Did somebody call 911? Some of Cynthia Moxley’s clients do business with local government, so she and her husband and business partner, Alan Carmichael, usually steer clear of election skirmishes unless someone named Haslam or Duncan – families with whom the Carmoxes have deep and long-standing personal and professional connections – is running. Their firm has a substantial online presence (Moxley has won numerous social media awards), and its website describes Moxley Carmichael as “East Tennessee’s premier public relations firm, providing comprehensive communications services to companies with a local, regional and national footprint. Founded in 1992, we’ve helped businesses and organizations increase visibility and achieve desirable results.” Last week, Moxley Carmichael’s blog, The Blue Streak, set tongues wagging by making a deep dive into the middle of the most

Betty Bean contentious local race of 2016, the Republican primary contest for law director between incumbent Bud Armstrong and challenger Nathan Rowell. Moxley and Carmichael entered the fray by sponsoring a reception for Rowell, and covering it on The Blue Streak. Moxley (who began her career as a newspaper reporter) hammered on the theme that Rowell, who has never before run for office, is a professional, not a politician, and entered the race only after much soul searching and urging from his professional colleagues and friends. “Friends, a law director needs to stand above politics, not be a tool of it. The issues are too important for advice that shifts with political winds. The people of

Knox County deserve representation that is based on the best legal advice possible — independent of special interests,” Moxley wrote. Clearly, the choir to whom Moxley is preaching doesn’t hang out in the courthouse, and her sponsorship of the Rowell fundraiser did not sit well with county politicos, most of whom like and support Armstrong, who also enjoys strong support from Mayor Tim Burchett. The majority of County Commission likes Armstrong, too, and there has been growling about what might happen the next time a Moxley Carmichael client appears before that body. This prospect doesn’t seem to faze Moxley, who gave a cryptic response when asked why she has taken this unusual step: “What else can he do to me?” In November, the E-911 board refused to award the Harris Corporation, a Moxley Carmichael client, a contract to provide a new radio

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The county law director’s contest is only in the GOP primary on March 1 with early voting beginning today. It is a two-way race between Bud Armstrong and Nathan Rowell. No Democrat is running. Rowell has raised more money than Armstrong, the incumArmstrong bent, having defeated Joe Jarret four years ago. Armstrong, 65, is married and lives with his wife, Patti Jo, in the Ramsey community of East Knox County. Over coffee at Panera recently (I spoke with Rowell a few weeks earlier) he was clearly proud of his record and reducing costs in the county law director’s office. He says he has saved over $1 million in cutting the use of outside legal counsel. Cost is down to $260,000 a year. He says settlement costs are down from $700,000 a year to $300,000. When asked why, he says, “I don’t blink as easily. If you are going to get taxpayers’ money you have to earn it.” The office has 20 employees with nine of them being hired by Armstrong. He says he did not force anyone to depart after he took office. He took over the delinquent tax attorney duties from the trustee’s office and has saved over $200,000 a year. In the past, farming out the delinquent tax attorney duties to a private attorney was a lucrative benefit to the attorney. He says over $11 million in delinquent taxes have been collected over his four years as law director. Rowell is backed by much of the GOP financial leadership and friends of outgoing school Superintendent Jim McIntyre. They succeeded in electing Tracie Sanger to the school board last year, a non-partisan race. Armstrong has much of the traditional GOP worker base helping him plus Phyllis Severance, who is effective in running local campaigns. Armstrong is

system for Knox County even though the independent radio consultant hired to rank the appl ic a nt s rated Harris No. 1. And this Moxley is probably at the heart of Moxley’s beef with Armstrong, who, as the Shopper News reported Nov. 17, was approached a few months before the vote by Mike Arms, a lobbyist who represents Harris’s strongest competitor, Motorola, with three names to fill board vacancies. Armstrong passed these names along to the mayor’s office, and they got the appointments. ■ Dr. Ben Carson shows a When questioned, Armremarkable ability to snooze strong said he would have through GOP presidential done the same for Moxley, debates, rousing only to comhad she brought him some plain about lack of attention. names, an explanation that ■ Ted Cruz has an uncanny redoesn’t impress Moxley. semblance to Richard Nixon. These dots connect ■ Donald Trump is a creathemselves.

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favored but Rowell is in the contest with an ample war chest. This contest proves again that the office should be filled by the county mayor with county commission confirmation. Some of the issues in this campaign have little to do with the qualifications of either candidate. Now is the time for a charter amendment, so the new county mayor in 2020 can appoint the law director. Knox County voters would have to approve such an amendment. ■ Two prior Knox County law directors have become state judges. They are Dale Workman, now retired, and Mike Moyers, chancellor. One city law director, Thomas Varlan, became a federal judge. ■ Ohio Gov. John Kasich will speak at the Knox County Lincoln Day dinner on Saturday Feb. 27, at Rothchild’s. As of this writing he is still a candidate for president. Whether he will still be a candidate at month’s end, he will still be an interesting and informed speaker based on his service in the U.S. House and as governor. ■ Former U.S. Sen. Bill Brock and his wife, Sandy, now divide their time between Palm Beach, Florida, in the winter and Annapolis, Maryland, the rest of the year. Recently I had coffee with him in Florida. He keeps up with Tennessee events and his son Oscar Brock is a Rubio delegate candidate in the March 1 primary. He also backs Rubio for president. Brock also served as Secretary of Labor and U.S. Trade Representative under President Reagan. He chaired the Republican National Committee. At 85, he is Tennessee’s oldest living senator and is in excellent health, walking several miles every day.

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ture of social media; he’s no Republican, much less a conservative. ■ Marco Rubio is Beaver Cleaver, tugging on Wally’s sleeve to get into the game. ■ And one of these guys will win. – S. Clark

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SENIOR NOTES ■ Senior Centers will be closed Monday, Feb. 15, for Presidents Day. ■ Corryton Senior Center 9331 Davis Drive 688-5882 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday Hours vary Offerings include: exercise classes; card games; billiards; Senior Meals program, 11 a.m. each Friday. Register for: New scrapbooking class, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16. Main Munch Potluck: Valentines Day Party (Pasta), 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb.18. New exercise class: Strong Core Balance Class, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, with Certified Personal Trainer Kay Myers. ■ Halls Senior Center 4405 Crippen Road 922-0416 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday Hours vary Offerings include: card games; exercise classes; dance classes; craft classes; Tai Chi; movie matinee each Tuesday; Senior Meals program, noon each Wednesday. Veterans Services, 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17. Register for: Field trip: Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show, 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12; tickets $8. “A Matter of Balance” classes: free six-week series begins 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17. Super Seniors meeting, 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23; speaker: Missy Kane. ■ Knox County Senior Services City County Building 400 Main St., Suite 615 215-4044 Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. ■ CAC Office on Aging 2247 Western Ave. 524-2786 knoxooa@knoxseniors. org

R. Cliff White: soldier, entrepreneur, leader Raymond Clifford “Cliff” White, born on June 5, 1892, was the son of Frank A. White (1854-1937) and Angeline Murphy White (1863-1941). Cliff was raised on his parents’ farm in the Hendron’s Chapel Community of Knox County near the Sevier County line, the seventh of the nine children who lived to adulthood. He had barely completed his education in the local schools and begun his life’s work when World War I, one of the deadliest conflicts in history, began in Europe in July 1914. More than 70 million military personnel, including 60 million Europeans, were mobilized. Before the war ended on Nov. 11, 1918, over nine million combatants and seven million civilians had died as a result of the war. Originally, the conflict opposed Britain, France and Russia (the Allies) against Germany and Austria-Hungary (the Central Powers). Eventually Italy, Japan and the United States joined the Allies and the Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria joined the Central Powers. Casualty rates were amplified by the effective weaponry that followed technological and industrial advances in all the great powers. Additionally, the grueling form of trench warfare developed by 1916 placed the German defenders at a tactical advantage. Although the United States initially pursued a policy of non-intervention, that policy began to change when 128 Americans were lost at sea in the sinking of the British liner RMS Lusitania on May 7, 1915, by a German submarine. President Woodrow Wilson warned that the U.S. would

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not tolerate unrestricted submarine warfare. But, after seven U.S. merchant ships were sunk by submarines, he called for a declaration of war and the U.S. Congress declared war on April 6, 1917. The U.S. eventually drafted 2.8 million men and, by the last two years of the war, 10,000 American soldiers were reaching France each day. Among them were the members of the 105th Trench Mortar Battery, raised locally and attached to Gen. Cary Spence’s 30th Infantry Division. Capt. Ambrose Gaines was the driving force in the recruitment and organization of the unit between July and September, 1916, when the U.S. entry into the war seemed imminent. Under the command of Capt. Thomas F. Hazen Jr, they were first sent to Texas for border patrol early in 1917, but soon returned to Knoxville. Although the average age of the 183 soldiers was only 18 years, their commander later called them the “fighting fools” and said, “The rougher it went, the better they liked it.” The 105th Battery was called to state service July 25, 1917, and then to federal service August 5, 1917. After extensive training at Camp Sevier near Greenville, S.C., the unit boarded ship and docked at LeHarve, France, on June 14, 1918, and was assigned to the Western Front at Monol la Tour on Aug. 24, 1918.

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Gen. John Pershing’s American Expeditionary Force (AEF) conducted some of its first operations upon arriving in France in the St. Mihiel Offensive (Sept. 9-17, 1918). The Germans had established the St. Mihiel salient which seriously interrupted French rail communications between Paris and the eastern segments of the front in the fall of 1914. To continue the drive toward the Hindenburg Line at the border of Germany, Pershing needed to relieve that major obstacle. The 105th Trench Mortar Battery engaged in their first combat at St. Mihiel on Sept. 17 at 2:30 a.m. when they fired about 1,000 rounds at enemy troops. When the battle ended, Pershing’s Army had taken 15,000 prisoners and captured 257 guns at a cost of about 7,000 casualties. They moved on to the Argonne Forest. Following the Argonne Battle, the 105th replaced the 101st Trench Mortar Battery and held their position until Nov. 15, 1918, four days after the armistice. The 105th arrived back in the United States March 3, 1919, aboard the Battleship Michigan on her last voyage and moved from Newport News, Va. to Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. where the group was demobilized four days later. Many years later, on 50th anniversary of Armistice Day (1968), these members of the 105th would meet to reminisce about their service in the “War to End All Wars.” Those present were: R. Cliff White; Earl Dawson, plant manager of Ideal Cleaners; Harry W. Carr, an employee of Knoxville Utilities Board; Frank

R. Cliff White (1892-1974). Active in the community and long-time owner of Fountain City Hardware Store, Cliff White was Knox County Register of Deeds (19501958). Photo courtesy of Kim Crawford

“Pete” Lockett, president of the now defunct Jefferson Woolen Mills, and Frank Stansberry, former manager of John Tarleton Institute. R. Cliff White founded and managed the Fountain City Hardware until he sold it to John T. Roos in 1949. He married Edith Gray (1905-2000) who became owner and manager of another Fountain City landmark, the Village Vendors. A pillar of his community, White was elected Knox County Register of Deeds and served two terms (19501958). He was also a charter member of the Fountain City Lions Club and a recipient of an honorary lifetime membership, a longtime member of the Fountain

Celebration planned for Strang Center The Frank Strang Senior Center is proud to be hosting the final performance of the renowned Tellico Tappers on Wednesday, Feb. 10, at noon. The Tappers, known for their “Rockette-like” dances, costumes and spirit, are performing in honor of the Frank Strang Center’s 18th anniversary.

It will be a fun day for all seniors and their guests, said Strang coordinator Lauren Monahan. Refreshments will be provided by Yvonne Marsh, CPA. Anyone caring to join us, please call for seating reservations at 670-6693, said Monahan. The center is located at 109 Lovell Heights Road.

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Ashley Helton accepts ‘full-out’ calling By Cindy Taylor Halls resident the Rev. Ashley Helton will soon hit the one year mark as a pastor at Christ United Methodist Church. She felt called into ministry at the young age of 15 but says stepping into the calling of pastor wasn’t so simple. She says it wasn’t until seminary, seven years after her initial calling, that she realized she was called to be a pastor. “I am skeptical of people who say they have always wanted to be a full-out pastor,� she said. “Initially I thought I would go into youth or college ministry so I considered Young Life and various camp positions.� Helton said that when she told her grandmother of her calling the matriarch’s eyes filled with tears. Helton expected to hear the worst. Instead, she heard the story of how her grandmother had always felt called into ministry. As a Southern Baptist woman in the early 1900s she was not

she prayed every day since 1943 that a family member would be called into ministry. “Fifty-three years later that call landed on me.� Helton’s past ministry history included work with the homeless and non-profits. She says she thought that she might be able to appease her ministerial call by lobbying or being on staff for a non-profit. But that was not to be. “That full-out pastor gig kept creeping back into my mind’s eye and my heart’s center.� Helton majored in religious studies at Maryville College before applying to seminary. She holds a Master of Divinity from The School of Theology at The University of The South, The Rev. Ashley Helton at the Sewanee. She was placed at newest entrance to Christ Christ UMC in June 2015. UMC in Halls. Photo by Cindy Taylor She still says that she didn’t really choose ministry. “I believe ministry ofallowed to pursue such a ten chooses you,� she said. calling. “My grandmother said “Anne McKee, the chaplain

at Maryville College, told me that if I could do anything else I should do it. I am in ministry and an ordained elder at Christ UMC because I have yet to find anything else that I can do.� Helton says what she most loves about her calling is that she gets to spend time with people as a part of her job. She says it doesn’t seem fair that she gets paid to do that; but she’s not complaining. “Being a pastor is more than being involved in worship services and visiting people. I don’t love the desk work but I am lucky to work with a brilliant team at Christ Church who make my desk time as minimal as possible. “The congregation is one of the best I have encountered. The church has a heart and it did not take my husband and me long to feel its warmth.� Christ UMC is at 7535 Maynardville Pike. Info: 865-922-2890 or christumc knox.com

OneLife Church is ‘hospital for the hurting’ By Cindy Taylor The Rev. Tyler Goode says the ultimate goal of OneLife Church Powell is to make a dent in the population of un-churched people in Knoxville. “Our long-term goal is to see the church plant a campus within 15 minutes of every person in Knox County. I would love to see our next plant in another part of Knoxville within the next two years.� Goode has been with OneLife Church more than six years. But that wasn’t part of his plan when he moved to Knoxville to attend the University of Tennessee. He earned a degree in Industrial Engineering but toward the end of his college years felt pulled in a different direction. “I was heavily involved in the Baptist Collegiate Ministry at UT,� he said. “That is where my love of ministry started.�

OneLife Church Powell campus pastor the Rev. Tyler Goode. Photo submitted Goode finished his degree but two months after graduation accepted a position with Grace Baptist Church in the media department. He had met OneLife lead pastor the Rev. Rodney Arnold during college. The two had often talked about their dream of starting a church together. When OneLife Church

launched in September 2009 Goode soon began the transition from the media department at Grace Baptist into the role of creative director for OneLife Church. When the church grew and launched a campus in Powell, Arnold was left with carrying the role of lead pastor as well as overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Powell campus. Goode knew it was time to make a change. “I felt God calling me to step up,� he said. “I made the offer to take on the role of campus pastor at Powell and our ministry leadership team decided that was the best solution.� That was eight months ago. Although it is part of his ministry, Goode says he has never been comfortable speaking in front of people. His favorite thing about his role at OneLife Church Powell is seeing people discover a new life because of Jesus

and then ministering to them as they learn what it means to lead others to faith in Christ. “I love that I get to be part of that. Seeing how their ‘one life’ can make a difference,� he said. “OneLife Church loves being a hospital for the hurting.� Goode met his wife, Lisa, when she served as a volunteer at the church in 2009. Two years later they were married. The two continue to minister together at OneLife Church Powell. “I love the city of Knoxville and its surrounding communities,� said Goode. “I would love to look back 30 years from now and see that Knoxville would not be the same without all of the churches making a difference. I hope OneLife Church is part of that legacy.� OneLife Church Powell is at 3503 West Emory Road. Info: 238-4242 or onelifeknox.com

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Lynn Pitts It is some consolation that we are all in the same boat: that we have all fallen short, sinned, messed up, failed. We have disappointed our Lord, ourselves, and others by our shortcomings. The only remedy for this situation is forgiveness – forgiveness all the way around. We need to ask God for forgiveness, our family and friends for forgiveness, and – God help us – our enemies for forgiveness, as well. Then comes the hard part: we have to forgive. If we can admit we have failed, that we are not perfect, we have to realize that others will fail, too. So, we have to forgive them. It’s right there in the Lord’s Prayer: â€œâ€Ś forgive us as we forgive.â€?

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 ■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. ■Powell Church, 323 W. Emory Road, hosts Recovery at Powell at 6 p.m. Tuesdays. The program embraces people who struggle with addic-

tion, compulsive behaviors, loss and life challenges. Info: recoveryatpowell.com or info@ powellchurch.com.

Fundraisers â– Name your price sale, Lighthouse Christian Church, is rescheduled to 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 8015 Façade Lane, Powell. Limited exceptions; proceeds benefit LCC youth group. â– Women In Action of Mountain View Church of God will host its annual “Sweetheart Supper: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at Union County High School. Cost: $20/couple; $12/ single. Carryout available. Each couple will receive a picture and heart-shaped Red Velvet cake. Proceeds go to family life center.

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.

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Central’s Clark, Haynes sign Central High School will have two baseball players at the collegiate level next year as Bradley Clark and Alex Haynes recently signed letters of intent. Clark, the son of John and Melissa Clark, will head to Roane State where he will play third base. Haynes, the son of James and Jennifer Hayes, will play ball at Walters Clark State Community College where he will be a pitcher. CHS coach Matt Byrd is very excited that two of his players will have an opportunity to play baseball at the next level. “They are both great kids and come from great families. I am expecting a lot of good things from each of them.� Clark and Haynes are both four-year starters for the

Bobcats and are looking forward to their senior season on the diamond. While at CHS, they have enjoyed playing the game they love with friends and appr e c i ate the lessons Haynes they have been taught by Byrd. “We have learned to work together as a team,� said Bradley. Alex added, “We also learned that team chemistry is important and not to be selfish. We hold one another accountable.� Attending the signing for Clark were his parents, sister Brittney and a host of teammates and friends. His sister, Kara, was unable to attend. Alex’s parents were in attendance at the signing as was his sister, Ashley, his grandmother, uncle and cousin in addition to his Bobcat teammates.

McDonald to play in Concerto concert Central High School junior Spencer McDonald will be participating in a Concerto Concert with the K nox v ille S y mp h o n y Youth Orchestra on Mond ay, McDonald Feb. 15 at The Tennessee Theatre. Spencer participated in the Concerto competition

and was selected as a winner. He first had to submit a recording and then was chosen as a finalist where he participated in the live audition process in December. He was chosen, along with a harp player, Kari Novilla of Morristown. They each get to play their individual concertos backed up by the Knoxville Youth Symphony Orchestra. Spencer will be playing “Tableaux De Provence by Maurice� on his alto saxophone.

SCHOOL NOTES â– The Shannondale Elementary School foundation will host a gala 6:30 PM Saturday, February 27 at beaver Brook Country Club. The event will feature live and silent auctions, food and beverages and is for 21 years and older. Cocktail attire. For more information or to purchase tickets visit the Shannondale elementary school website. â– Central High PTSO to host fashion show The Central

High School PTSO will present “Fountain City Meets Hollywood,� a spring fashion show featuring prom wear. The show will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, in the auditorium. Special master of ceremonies will be Volquest’s Brent Hubbs. Students will be modeling clothing from: The Gilded Gown, Regal Tuxedo, Nothing Too Fancy, Liz’s Be.You.Tiful Boutique, Marc Nelson Denim, Altar’d State and Rue 21. Admission is $5 at the door.

Pictured at the annual Boys and Girls Club Shoot Out for the Cure are (front) Daniel Unthank, winner of the Instructional League shootout and family feud finalist; Ethan Coppinger, finalist in the Training League shoot out and winner in the Training League family feud shoot-out; and Easton Kitts, winner of the Training League shoot-out, finalist in the Instructional League shoot-out, finalist in the Training League family feud and winner of the Instructional League family feud; (back) Mary McAlexander, Marilyn Rowden, Jonathan Unthank, Mike Coppinger, Travis Kitts, interim president and CEO of the Boys and Girls Club Lorene Jackson and Mike Capps. Photos by R. White

Club hosts Shoot Out for the Cure For the past 11 years, the Boys and Girls Club of Halls/Powell has hosted a shoot out to help support cancer research. Organizer Mary McAlexander is pleased that the group has consistently raised over $1,000 every year for the cause. The event features club members in both the Instructional and Training leagues shooting free throws and family members pairing up to earn the top spot. Most years, the family feud teams feature a father/son or father/daughter team, but this season Jim Bush participated with his

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grandson, Kai Litton, and Lee Ann Tolsma participated with her son, John. This year’s family feud shoot-out was a true family feud as cousins Ethan Coppinger (with dad, Mike) and Easton Kitts (with dad, Travis) battled for top honors during the event. Another cousin, Leah Prate, also participated in the shootout.

Kai Litton and his grandfather, Jim Bush, participated in the Shoot Out for the Cure at the Boys and Girls Club of Halls/Powell. Bush has joined Kai at the event for a couple of years and enjoys spending the time together.

Gibbs High’s Allen, Crosby ink on National Signing Day Elizabeth Allen signed a letter of intent to play soccer at King Un iver sit y on National Signing Day last week. T h e Gibbs High senior has been an important part Allen of the Eagle team the past four years. “She’s a special player and a hard worker,� said coach Jason French. “Elizabeth is a great person and deserves to be playing at the next level.� French mentioned Elizabeth’s willingness to do what it takes to make her team better. He needed help on defense during her ninth grade

year so he moved her position. As a result of her hard work, she was named District Defensive Player of the Year that year. She has also gone on to be named to the first team All-District, second team All-District, second team All-Region, recipient of the Eagle Award for character and was team captain her junior and senior years during her four years at GHS. Elizabeth selected King University because of the Christian atmosphere and wants to stay true to herself, in addition to the great soccer program. She plans to study forensic science while at King. While at Gibbs, Elizabeth learned that transitioning from middle to high school

in Grant. I’m happy for him and know he will do great things.� While at Cleveland State, Grant plans to study bu s i ne s s/ administration in hopes of working in baseball at some level. He said that Cleveland State felt Crosby like home and knew that it was the right place for him. As a member of the Eagle baseball team, Grant received the team pitching award as a junior and was named Most Improved during his sophomore season. He said that he has learned the importance of playing as a team and a strong work ethic from Davis and the coaching staff at Gibbs.

is tough, but success is attainable through hard work. She also holds tight to her faith, claiming that God is good and remembers her special Bible verse, Jeremiah 29:11 which states “For I know the plans I have for you� declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.� Attending the signing with her were her parents Johnny and Sally Allen, brother Mason, grandmother, aunt, club coach, teammates and friends. Grant Crosby signed to play baseball at Cleveland State next year. The Eagle pitcher and first baseman has been a three-year starter for Gibbs. Coach Geff Davis stated, “Grant does a great job in the classroom and is a leader on the field. Cleveland State is getting a good kid

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Amaryllis: drama Anemone: fragility Apple Blossom: promise Aster: contentment Azalea: abundance Bachelor Button: anticipation Begonia: deep thinking Camellia: graciousness Carnation: pink: gratitude red: flashy striped: refusal white: remembrance yellow: cheerful Cosmos: peaceful Daffodil: chivalry Daisy: innocence Gardenia: joy Geranium: comfort Gladiolus: strength in character Heather: solitude Hyacinth: sincerity

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ome mid-February, florist delivery trucks can be seen making the rounds through neighborhoods all across the country. Such trucks are transporting thousands of bouquets, plants and other floral arrangements that serve as gifts on Valentine’s Day. According to the Retail Advertising and Marketing Association, florists take in

vice to pick you up after dinner or use public transportation. Drinking and driving is dangerous, and local law enforcement may even have checkpoints set up to protect residents from drivers who might have celebrated a bit too much. ■Bring cash. Few restaurants remain cash-only, but bring cash with you anyway just in case your card won’t swipe correctly. You don’t want to embarrass your date by leaving the restaurant to go get some cash, so prepare for this in advance. ■Review the menu. If you or your date has special dietary needs, peruse a restaurant’s menu before making a reservation so you know there’s something for both of you. If Valentine’s Day is a first date, ask your date in advance if he or she has any food allergies or dietary restrictions.

around $400 million in revenue on ValentineÕs Day. Roses may be the most popular flower come Valentine’s Day, but many other blooms find their way into the hearts of excited celebrants as well. Flowers can be used to convey love, friendship, compassion, and desire. In Victorian times, flowers were given specific meanings because only a few exotic

flowers were readily available, and many of these meanings have withstood the test of time. Giving a type of flower that signifies you just want to be friends may not bode well for a relationship when the recipient was hoping for more. As a result, it pays to understand the subtle meaning of flowers to make gift-giving easier.

Hydrangea: perseverance Iris: inspiration Jasmine: grace and elegance Lilac: first love Magnolia: dignity Marigold: desire for riches Orange Blossom: fertility Orchid: delicate beauty Pansy: loving thoughts Passion flower: passion Ranunculus: radiant Rose: pink: admiration/appreciation red: passionate love red and white: unity white: purity yellow: friendship Sunflower: adoration Sweetpea: shyness Wisteria: steadfast Zinnia: thoughts of friends

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The kings of the American musical By Carol Shane Who doesn’t love Rodgers & Hammerstein? This weekend, as part of the News Sentinel Pops Series, the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will present an evening of the duo’s music under the baton of Maestro James Fellenbaum. Also performing will be Broadway stars Alli Mauzey, Gary Mauer and Williams MiMauzey chals, as well as the CarsonNewman Un iver sit y A Cappella Choir. K S O members are gearing Mauer up. They have favorite songs as well as fond memories a s s o c i ate d with the songwriting team. “I fell in love with all Michals of the songs in ‘Oklahoma!’� says cellist Stacy Nickell Miller. “I spent endless hours in the pit when our high school in Salina, Kansas, put on the production.� Miller admits she’s partial to the song “Kansas City� since she was indeed a Kansas girl, and she also likes “I Can’t Say No.� “The lyrics are hilarious and I still love to sing it to my friends. You don’t have

to be a great singer to sing that one. As a matter of fact it is better if you are not!� Flutist Cynthia D’Andrea likes it too. “It always makes me laugh,� she says. “‘With or without the mistletoe, I’m in a holiday mood.’ No apology needed!� Cellist Andy Bryenton mentions “‘March of the Siamese Children’ from ‘The King and I.’ Such an earworm. I rehearsed that musical all day on my 18th birthday.� Violinist Elizabeth Farr likes “Out of My Dreams� from “Oklahoma!� because “it’s such a wonderful waltzy song of youth and hope of love� She’s also partial to “Hello, Young Lovers� from “The King and I� and “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair� from “South Pacific� because “it’s got a great beat and it’s so optimistic for the breakup. There are no bad R&H songs, I think!� “I like ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone,’� says violinist Mary Ann Fennell. She remembers that she particularly loved the Lettermen’s version, “being a sentimental teenager at the time.� The concert will also include music from Hammerstein’s collaboration with Jerome Kern in “Showboat,� as well as Rodgers’ collaborations with Lorenz Hart. Rodgers was by all accounts something of a musical workaholic. Fortunately for everyone he eventually found his ideal “word man,� Oscar Hammerstein. When asked to list her favorite R&H moments, cellist Alice Stuart names “Something Good� from “The Sound of Music.� Any-

weekender ‘Smooch and Shine’ dinner is Saturday in Union County By Libby Morgan

Composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II. The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra and guest artists will present “A Celebration of Rodgers & Hammerstein� this Saturday night at the Civic Auditorium. Photo courtesy of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization

thing else? Yes. “To have Christopher Plummer sing that to me!� “A Celebration of Rodgers & Hammerstein is 8

p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at Knoxville’s Civic Auditorium. Tickets/info: knoxville symphony.com or 523-1178 Send story suggestions to news@shopper newsnow.com.

Preservation Union County’s fifth annual dinner has a Valentine’s Day theme and a silent auction. Mo on sh i ne Roast Pork Loin and Popcorn’s Favorite Deviled Eggs are on the menu for “Smooch and Shine,� to be held Saturday, Feb. 13, on Thunder Road in Maynardville. Event organizer Betty Bullen says, “All of the food is home cooked by the ladies and gentlemen in the group and I’m here to tell you they are good cooks!� Bullen said this year’s event will also have a silent auction for the first time, featuring tickets to several attractions in Pigeon Forge, gift baskets, wine, art and more. “Guests are invited to come dressed as their favor-

ite moonshiner or NASCAR Driver or come as you are – it’s a casual event,� said Bullen. Preservation Union County’s mission is to promote and support the preservation of the natural and historic resources in Union County and to engage in other related preservation activities including preserving some of the county’s most historic buildings and sites, archaeological sites, documents, photos, media and oral history. The group’s largest project to date is the restoration of the Historic Oak Grove School Building in Sharps Chapel. Tickets for “Smooch and Shine� are limited and are available by calling Bullen at 865-992-1005.

‘Titus Andronicus’ starts this week at CBT Flashing Blue Steel again Ridiculously beautiful – and long-forgotten – supermodels Hansel (Owen Wilson) and Derek (Ben Stiller) reinvent themselves to infiltrate the fashion world and find out who’s killing the world’s most beautiful people in “Zoolander 2.� Co-starring Will Ferrell, Penelope Cruz, Kristen Wiig, Olivia Munn, Benedict Cumberbatch, Justin Bieber, Christine Taylor and Billy Zane, the film is rated PG-13 for crude and sexual content, a scene of exaggerated violence, and brief strong language.

William Shakespeare’s “Titus Andronicus,� starring Kurt Rhoads, is coming to the main stage of Clarence Brown Theatre Feb 10-28. The synopsis: Is revenge justice? A victorious general returns home, having already lost many sons in the war, only to find political chaos and the emperor marrying his enemy. This sets into motion a cycle of revenge in which the general and his foe lose more than either one could ever imagine. Kurt Rhoads

Disney star visits Clinton to show inspiration By Betsy Pickle Hollywood star power helped heat up the chilly streets of Clinton recently. Cameron Boyce, star of the Disney XD series “Gamer’s Guide to Pretty Much Everything,� came to shoot a “Be Inspired� short now airing on Disney XD and the Disney Channel in recognition of Black History Month. The young actor’s grandmother, Jo Ann Allen Boyce, was one of “the Clinton 12,� the first African-American students to integrate Clinton High School in 1956. The two of them, along with Cameron’s parents and sister, visited the Green McAdoo Cultural Center and other sites in Clinton to shoot footage for the short film. The cultural center is in the former Green McAdoo School, which started out as a segregated elementary school for African-American children in 1935. After

years of deterioration, it was renovated and reopened as a museum and cultural center in 2006. Marilyn Hayden, administrator of the McAdoo center, says Disney got in touch with her in December to ask if it would be possible to come and shoot. It turned out to be a whirlwind visit; they arrived on Jan. 5, shot all day Jan. 6 and departed on Jan. 7. “They used the classroom where you first walk through the door� to film interviews with the Boyce family, Hayden said. They also filmed the family by the statues of the Clinton 12 in front of the center and downtown by the historical marker on the cold but sunny day. Clinton was the first high school in the South to be desegregated following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Brown v. Board of Education, which found that having separate high schools

for blacks and whites was unconstitutional. The Clinton 12 faced angry pro-segregationists, many of whom came from out of town, as they walked to and from school, and they even received death threats. Hayden, who observed the day’s filming, was already familiar with 16-yearold Boyce’s work. In addition to “Gamer’s,� he has starred in the TV series “Jessie� and guested on many others. He also has appeared in movies such as “Grown Ups� and “Grown Ups 2� with Adam Sandler, “Eagle Eye� with Shia LaBeouf and “Mirrors� with Kiefer Sutherland. “I actually watch some of the stuff he’s in,� Hayden said. “He’s a cutie. He’s nice, really friendly.� Although some people connected to the Clinton 12 – including Oak Ridgebased filmmaker Keith McDaniel, whose documentary “The Clinton 12� debuted 10 years ago – were aware that

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Bowers wins $1,000

Halls Breakfast Club gathers at Flapjack’s

Christopher Bowers receives his check from Kathy Decker at The Halls Business and Professional Association Breakfast Club enjoyed a morning of pancakes and networking at Flapjack’s H&R Block, 7042 Maynardville Highway on Jan. 30. The winning thanks to political candidate Jim Weaver (pictured, back left) who sponsored the event. The group meets 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. is part of a campaign by the company to give away $1,000 to on the first Thursday of the month at various businesses to give members who might not be able to make a lunch meeting an 1,000 people through Feb. 15. Amanda Carter (not pictured) also received a check for $1,000 at the Halls location. She opportunity to gather and network before heading in to the office. Photo by R. White received her check from George Sanders. Photo submitted

Sisters prepare for Valentine’s Day Knoxville sisters Emily Campen and Mary Beth Reagan are busily preparing for Valentine’s Day when they expect to deliver some 10,000 roses. They’ve recruited help from their mom, Dr. Sarah Dugger, a retired dentist who now “helps out around the shops,� said Campen. The entrepreneuers own and operate The Flower Pot and Betty’s Florist. They begin by receiving truckloads of product to begin prepping their stores for the big day, Reagan wrote. “Holiday help is hired, brightly colored red and pink vases are unpacked and fresh flowers are ordered. “The Flower Pot and Betty’s staff work around the clock to fill over 1,000 orders that are usually deliv-

Evelyn Heatherly (held by mom Katie) is decked out in a red cape as she watches her dad, Neil Heatherly, CEO of Physicians Regional Medical Center, encourage everyone to “Go Red� for women’s heart health. Neil and Katie Heatherly are the cochairs of the movement, which is geared to help raise awareness of heart disease and empower women. Photos by Ruth White

Knox goes red for women’s health By Ruth White Physicians Regional Medical Center hosted the official kick-off to “Go Red� day last week, encouraging everyone to wear red to stand up against heart disease in women. The main lobby of the hospital was filled with informational booths that provided fitness informa-

tion, facts about smoking and sugar consumption and ways to live healthier lives and help beat heart disease, the No. 1 killer of women. Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett read a proclamation for National Wear Red Day and Gov. Bill Haslam was also on hand to encourage the community to “go red.�

Powell sees new life for old buildings Last week was significant in Historic Powell Station as two old buildings undertook a facelift. Led by Janice White, the Heiskell Community Organization began a makeover at the former Wheeler Karate building on Emory Road.

Gov. Bill Haslam helps Mayor Tim Burchett kick off the Go Red for Women movement at Physicians Regional Medical Center.

It will become a community center. Justin and Kristin Bailey bought the old Groner grocery and hardware building. Justin’s first move was to strip off the metal facade. Nature’s Fountain continues to rent space there.

Retired Fountain City dentist Sarah Dugger with daughters Mary Beth Reagan and Emily Campen on Mary Beth’s wedding day. Photo submitted ered on Feb. 14 and the days leading up to it.� Drivers arrive at dawn, she said. Both businesses are vital parts of their neighbor-

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PNRC Patient Counts Her Blessings Standing straight and tall, Rachel Ruppe, 25, places her hand on her hip and smiles for the camera. Silver hoop earrings complement her capris leggings and a pink knit top. “Blue is my favorite color,â€? the Oakdale native says as she chats between pictures at Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center, “but pink is bright.â€? A casual observer probably wouldn’t see anything special about this moment, because young women dress up and pose for pictures all the time. But for Rachel, it might as well be a picture taken at the peak of Mt. Everest. Simple things like getting dressed, wearing earrings, and even standing are tremendous accomplishments for a person who was expected to spend the rest of her life in bed. “See, stuff we do not think about, just stuff that God made our bodies to know how to do, I had to relearn,â€? Rachel says. “I had to learn how to talk, eat, shower, use the bathroom ‌ I had to learn all that over, again.â€? On Nov. 5, 2011, Rachel was in a car wreck that resulted in a diffused axonal injury, a traumatic brain injury that left her bedridden and barely able to communicate. Rachel was hospitalized for 109 days and in a coma for 30. Rachel remembers doctors and therapists in the hospital instructing her to try things like raising her eyebrows or sticking out her tongue. Her mind understood the commands, but her body couldn’t carry them out. To make matters worse, hardly anyone could understand the things she was trying to say. Rachel was trapped inside her own body. The brain injury was so severe that her parents were encouraged to permanently place her in a nursing home.

Rachel Ruppe (right) continues outpatient therapy once a week with physical therapist Patsy Cannon. “I’ve improved tremendously,� Rachel says. “Everyone here has treated me wonderfully.�

The simple act of standing without help is a big accomplishment for Rachel Ruppe.

Jennifer Ruppe’s eyes ďŹ ll with tears as she remembers being offered the choice of institutionalizing her daughter. “There was no choice to make,â€? Jennifer says with emotion and conviction, “because she was so young, and so full of life.â€? The distraught mother and father decided that no matter what kind of life God wanted Rachel to have, they would personally help her make the most of that life at home. After two hospital stays, Rachel was transferred to Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center, barely able to move, hands still drawn up to her chest, and with speech still difďŹ cult to understand.

A physical therapist, occupational therapist and speech therapist worked intensively with Rachel until she was able to sit in a wheelchair, and ride home in a specially equipped van. It was a victory for the family, and Rachel’s parents and sister set about the task of meeting her needs, day-today and moment-to-moment. But Rachel wasn’t ďŹ nished, yet. “I felt like if the Lord left me here, I should ďŹ ght to get better,â€? she says. The Ruppes chose to take Rachel back to Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center for outpatient therapy three times a week. It was

a long drive from Morgan County, and there were options closer to home, but Rachel’s mother explains that they wanted the level of care to match the severity of Rachel’s brain injury. “We wanted her to come here because they’re so good,â€? Jennifer Ruppe states very simply. She had also seen ďŹ rsthand the way PNRC staff had treated her daughter with care and respect. “It’s not just a job to them,â€? Jennifer says. “They really care about Rachel and her progress, and they have compassion.â€? “We’ve worked on everything from rolling, to sitting, to getting in and out of the chair, to walking on stairs,â€? says physical therapist Patsy Cannon. “We started out with a platform walker, then a cane, a rollator, and now she can stand without anything.â€? A critical part of Rachel’s rehabilitation has involved home exercises, some of which are on a Wii game system. “The games work on her ability to use her hands, her hand-eye coordination, her ability to focus, her balance, and movement strategiesâ€? Cannon says. Clinical specialist in speech therapy Mary Margaret Preston says Rachel suffers from dysarthria, a motor speech disorder that decreases intelligible speech. Preston recommended a surgical procedure that helped Rachel’s speech improve, but there were still residual speech problems present. “We started working at the word level, trying to produce words intelligibly by articulating the sounds accurately,â€? Preston explains. From there, they worked on speech in increasing levels of difďŹ culty, from producing phrases, to full sentences, to paragraphs,

and then conversational speech. “It’s a sequence we practice to eventually be able to speak intelligibly in conversations with all of those we encounter in our home and community.â€? PNRC therapists continue to work with Rachel, helping her become stronger and more selfsufďŹ cient. Her next goal is to live independently, and she believes it’s a goal within reach. “I’ve improved tremendously,â€? Rachel says. “Everyone here has treated me wonderfully.â€? Today Rachel can walk with some assistance, and has gone from being nearly unable to communicate to being a keynote speaker for churches, schools, and community groups. Her speech isn’t perfect, but she has no trouble communicating what’s on her mind. “You’re not going to get anywhere if you just sit there and feel sorry for yourself,â€? Rachel says adamantly. “Bad things happen to people, but you have to keep going, and have faith.â€? Rachel knows what it means to keep going. Instead of giving up on her goal of graduating from college, she completed 10 online courses in four years to graduate from MTSU on Dec. 12, 2015. She walked across the stage to personally accept her diploma, and now holds a Bachelor’s degree in English, with a minor in Writing. Saying she’s thankful for her parents, and that she could do nothing without the Lord, Rachel counts her blessings these days, instead of her limitations. That includes the tremendous outpouring of support from her community, the love of family and friends, the grace of God, and the highly skilled therapists at PNRC.

Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center serves Covenant and beyond tangles of red tape, however, is hardly new to the scores of health professionals involved in caring for PNRC patients. Since 2010, the government-mandated guidelines for admission to rehabilitation centers have become increasingly stringent, making it more challenging for patients to get the care they need. “When a patient is admitted for inpatient rehabilitation at Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center, they have to meet admission requirements established by the government for ‘medical necessity’ as well as rehab needs,� said Dr. Dillon, a physiatrist. “You have to be sick enough to require a hospital level of care but well enough to participate in an intensive, multidisciplinary, inter-disciplinary therapy program.� Helping smooth that process is the relationships Dr. Dillon and her team have built with physicians throughout the Covenant network, a network that continues

to grow and now serves 23 counties in East Tennessee. As new facilities are added, such as Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville and Claiborne Medical Center in Tazewell, Dillon and her team work to develop relationships with the new facilities to better understand their capabilities as well as offer PNRC’s services when needed. Another important role in maneuvering government guidelines is that of the admissions liaison, specially trained registered nurses and social workers assigned to each Covenant hospital to evaluate and process referrals from those facilities to PNRC. “That’s a vital role,� said Dillon. “We have licensed persons in that role to collate the referral data. The ultimate decision for admission or not admitting, however, has to be made by a physician with training in rehabilitation. You must capture the medical intensity of the care needed. The goal is to get the patient to the

level of care in the post-acute continuum that will best meet their needs and best utilize their resources.� Each year about 750 to 800 patients with a variety of illnesses or injuries are admitted to PNRC. About 80 percent of those come from Parkwest Medical Center, University of Tennessee Medical Center and Fort Sanders Regional with the balance mostly coming from other Covenant facilities, although referrals often come from Nashville, Chattanooga, the Tri-Cities in Tennessee and many other states as well. Countless others, whose condition does not qualify for inpatient care, receive help as a PNRC outpatient or may be referred back to a Covenant therapy center closer to home. Still others may be referred to a skilled care nursing facility, or home health care. But for those who do qualify for admission to PNRC, quality care is a hallmark. The nationally ac-

claimed facility has won numerous national awards, including four Crystal Awards, the top award given for patient satisfaction by Professional Research Consultants, a nationally known healthcare research company. What’s more, PNRC’s rate of readmission within 30 days of discharge is lower than regional and national averages. “Our goal is to provide excellent care to everyone,� said Dr. Dillon. “We strive to restore abilities and rebuild lives. We maximize their functional independence. Patients admitted to PNRC tend to come in sicker, get home sooner and stay home longer with fewer readmissions. While changes in healthcare are making it more challenging to get into PNRC, once you are admitted, we’ll provide you with excellent care, among the best rehabilitation in the nation.� For more information and a virtual tour video, call (865) 541-1446 or visit PatNeal.org.

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It’s a place for those whose lives were changed forever in the blink of an eye. It’s where medical care continues and rehabilitation begins, and where each year, hundreds of people come to have their lives rebuilt and abilities restored. It’s Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center, the 73-bed acute care rehab hospital that serves not just Fort Sanders Regional within which it is located, but all Covenant Health facilities, East Tennessee and beyond. Way beyond. “We had a patient from Australia who was in an accident while visiting this country,â€? says Dr. Mary Dillon, medical director of PNRC since 2003. “We were able to rehab the patient well enough that they could make the 24-hour ight home with this new disability. Then, coordinating with international, socialized medicine was also quite a learning experience.â€? Navigating the many twists and

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Traditional brick built by Paul Smiddy. approx. 4200 SF, 3 BR, 3 full BA, lg. Pebble Tec Pool. Great location. $675,000. (865)405-6162

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

GENERATOR BIG 8500 watt, 2016, Honda elec. start. Batt. & whl kit incl. Never used. New retail $4995. Wholesale $3750. 1st $1850 cash, 864-275-6478.

1998 MASSEY FERGUSON Tractor + implements. Exc. cond. All for $10,000. (865)933-6802

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Collectibles

Farmer’s Mkt/ Trading Post

2003 ALUMACRAFT 145 LTD, 40 HP Mercury, Hustler trailer, elec. trolling motor, $3900. (865)207-8028.

Campers & RV’s

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WHEELCHAIR RAMP 8 ft., barely used. $300. Call 865-986-9714

West Knoxville/ Clinton. Need full and part time positions. Must pass drug test and background check. Call Shirley (865)360-8227 or email at shirleywatlington@ gmail.com

2013 Xpress X19 bass boat, Yamaha F150, Jack plate, low hours, Warr. til 11/2019. Garage kept. Loaded. $25,900. Ross (865) 216-6144.

Dogs

SOLID OAK WALL UNIT - German import. Perfect condition. $850. (865)828-6146

ESTATE SALE - Friday & Saturday, Feb 12th & 13th, 8am-2pm. 1417 Glenoaks Dr. Knoxville 37918. Antiques, furniture, glassware, china, christmas items including collectibles, books, vinyl records, original art. Must liquidate. Cash preferred. No large bills.

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TOYOTA CAMRY - 2002. Very good cond. in/out. $4495. 865-898-8825 (865)397-7918.

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HONDA ACCORD - 2002. 2 dr, loaded, sunroof, spoiler, red, good tires, $3695. (865) 308-2743.

TOYOTA CAMRY - 2000. well equipped, good cond., 151K mi., local. $3200. (865)363-9018.

Tree Services

SOUTH KNOX - Large and clean. 1BR, 1 BA, appls, water, garbage p/u incl. $400. 250-9209 or 389-2336

LOCATED 1 BLOCK OFF SUTHERLAND AVE. 970 SF Office Bldg. Cent. gas heat, 3 lg. offices, reception area, break area & lg. storage room. $850 mo. Lease, Lg. fenced outside storage avail. $250/mo. 865-765-1123 or (865)539-1145.

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

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

Retail Space/Rent 2 SALON BOOTHS FOR RENT in Diana’s The Hair Place. Good rates. Contact (865)898-8637 RETAIL spaces for rent. 1500 sq. ft & 1300 sq. ft in Union Ctr Mall at 2945 Maynardville Hwy. Call 865992-8388 or 865-805-3372 or email redsmail@bellsouth.net.

Real Estate

Homes Unfurnished 1916 E. EMORY ROAD - 4BR, 2BA, 1 car gar., laun. rm. furn., sunrm, $1200/mo + $1200 DD. 865-809-8476, 922-8409.

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FTN. CITY VERY NICE 2 BR, Hardwood Floors, Appls, Full basement, Cent. H/A, 2 Porches, lg. level lot, Great Neighborhood, No Pets. $750. (865) 579-1140

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HALLS/FOUNTAIN CITY Shopper news • FEBRUARY 10, 2016 • B-3

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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. 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 Cherished Sister to Sister Luncheon of the Knoxville Christian Women’s Connection, 10:45 a.m., Buddy’s Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. Cost: $12. Complimentary child care by reservation only. Info/reservations: 315-8182 or knoxvillechristianwomen@gmail.com. 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. The 38th annual Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show, Knoxville Convention Center, 701 Henley St. Info/schedule: www. dogwoodhouseandgarden.com.

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.

SUNDAY, FEB. 14 Chocolate and wine tasting, The Winery at Seven Springs Farm, 1474 Highway 61 E., Maynardville. Three seatings available: noon, 2 and 4 p.m. Limited seating available. Info/tickets: 745-2902, winerysevenspringsfarm.com.

MONDAY, FEB. 15 Luttrell Seniors meeting, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Luttrell Community Center. Bring a dish to go with the main course: soup. One-penny auction, planned by Willow Ridge for Presidents Day. All seniors invited.

TUESDAY, FEB. 16 Honor Guard meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans invited. Info: 256-5415. 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.

Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17

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.

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

FRIDAY, FEB. 19

SATURDAY, FEB. 27

TUESDAY, MARCH 1

Chili supper, 5-7 p.m., Corryton Community Center, 9331 Davis Drive. Tickets: $7; available at the door. Includes: chili, Petros, slaw, drinks, desert. Take-out available. Proceeds go to the Seth Cate Fund.

“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.

SATURDAY, FEB. 20

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2

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. “Probiotic Hoopla” cooking class, 10 a.m.noon, Clinton Physical Therapy Center, 1921 N. Charles G. Seivers Blvd., Clinton. Instructor: Camille Watson, Holistic Health Coach. Cost: $35. Registration deadline: Feb. 17. To prepay: Camille@camillewatson.com. Info: Kelly Lenz, 457-1649. 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. Sweetheart supper, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Union County High School. Cost: $20/couple; $12/single. Each couple will receive a picture and heart-shaped Red Velvet cake. Hosted by Women In Action of Mountain View Church of God. Proceeds go to family life center. Youth yard sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Central Baptist Church Fountain City, 5364 N. Broadway. Furniture, clothes, electronics and more. Proceeds go to CBCFC renovation efforts.

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.

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:

SATURDAY, MARCH 5 Free beginning beekeeping class, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., First Avenue Meeting Hall (across from Duncan Lumber) in New Tazewell. Presented by Bee Friends in Claiborne County. Guest presenter: John Hamrick, UT Extension agent and bee specialist. Lunch provided. Info/registration: Julianne Behn, 617-9013. 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. Weed Wrangle, 9 a.m. Volunteers needed to help remove invasive plants in Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness, at the Knoxville Botanical Gardens and Arboretum, Ijams Nature Center, and Lakeshore Park. Info/volunteer registration: weedwrangle.com and click on the photo of Knoxville.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 The Foothills Craft Guild JuryFest. Membership applicants must reside in Tennessee, and crafts must be of original design produced within the past two years. Info: foothillscraftguild.org; Bob Klassen, klassenbob0619@gmail.com, or Ken Shipley, shipleyk@apsu. edu. 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-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.

SATURDAY, MARCH 12 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.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 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, MARCH 19 Free beginning beekeeping class, 1-3 p.m., Treadway Fire Hall on Highway #131. Presented by Clinch Valley Beekeeping Association. Info/registration: Wanda Coleman, 423-944-3230. 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.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 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.

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