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BUZZ Halls outdoor classroom party The annual party at the Halls outdoor classroom is set for 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21. The classroom is behind the high school. The free event features barbecue, homemade ice cream, jazz music and a pie-eating contest.

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Brantley, Thomas to visit Halls Knox County at-large commissioners Ed Brantley and Bob Thomas will meet with the public 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at E.B.’s Eats and Treats, 4620 Mill Branch Lane in Halls. Everyone is invited to discuss any issue of county government.

Biz signs coming to I-640 at mall Businesses can register now for logo signs at Exit 8 on Interstate 640 at Knoxville Center Mall. City Council member Nick Della Volpe said, “The door formally opens July 1, but don’t wait.” He, the East Towne Business Alliance and others have worked to obtain signage to support businesses in and around the mall. Eligible businesses are food, gasoline, lodging or special attractions located within three miles of the exit. If excess stores apply, those closest to the exit will be chosen, Della Volpe said. Annual rate is $527, a price that could increase. Forms are online at www.tnlogos.com. Info: state contractor Steve Wolterman at 877-907-0036.

Helping farmers accept EBT cards The Knox County Health Department and Nourish Knoxville are partnering to help farmers and farmers market managers accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards (commonly referred to as food stamps). A free sign-up will be 9 a.m. until noon Monday, April 20, in the KCHD auditorium, 140 Dameron Ave. Info: Katheryne.nix@ knoxcounty.org or 865-2155170.

Herb and Rita Sanger hit the dance floor as Tim Irwin and The Chillbillies entertain at Gresham Middle School Foundation’s Spring Soiree at the Knoxville Museum of Art. The Sangers’ children attended Gresham, and one of their grandchildren is a current student at the school. The GMS Foundation was established in January 2014 to support academic excellence and staff development, expand technology resources and improve the historic campus of Gresham Middle School.

Honorees chosen for Halls Alumni banquet By Sandra Clark Three outstanding graduates of Halls High School will be honored at the annual alumni banquet set for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the high school. Judson Palmer is president of the Halls Alumni Association. “Bring your favorite dishes and desserts,” said Palmer. Wallace Ford Marine Drinks will be provided by a community business. The Halls degree from Radford University. High Jazz Band will entertain. She holds many firsts: first feThe banquet’s recent highlight has been the induction into the male coach in track and volleyball; high school’s Hall of Fame. This coached first female on Abingdon High School golf team; first year’s honorees are: Judy Wallace, Class of 1959. to coach and organize both girls’ Now a resident of Abingdon, Va., basketball and tennis teams; first Wallace is a longtime educator, female athletic director in Washnominated by her brother Robert ington County; first coach of any “Bob” Wallace, whom she always team at Abingdon High to win called “Dickie.” Her brother Ron Group AA state championship; was inducted into the Hall of Fame first female to receive three honors – Virginia volleyball coach of last year. Judy Wallace was inducted into the year, VIAAA athletic director the Abingdon High School Hall of the year, and VASSP assistant of Fame in 1999 after serving as a principal of the year. Conley W. Ford, Class of teacher, coach, assistant principal 1960. He and wife Mary now live and athletic director. She holds a bachelor’s degree from East Tennes- in Scituate, Mass. He was a leadsee State University and a master’s er at Halls High and has worked

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Enjoying a night out to support the GMS Foundation are Nancy McBee Nevader, GMS assistant principals Jeff Castleberry and Kristen Jenkins, principal Donna Parker, assistant principal Glen Price and foundation president Craig Cummings. Photos by R. White

It’s not often you can see a thrilling play and serve on a jury in the same evening, but it’s a possibility for the audience of “The Night of January 16th” – the latest production from the Powell Playhouse. The play will include actors playing an accused murderer, combative lawyers, a jilted boyfriend, an exotic dancer, a host of talkative, colorful witnesses and

faithfully on behalf of military veterans. He founded the Scituate American Legion Post 144 where he served as its first post commander. He also founded the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Satuit Camp 3188 where he currently serves as its first commander. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. Ford was the youngest of 16 children. At Halls High, he was elected president of the student body. He played football for three years and was a member of Future Farmers of America. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force, including overseas service in North Africa. Following active duty, he served in the Air Force Reserves and Georgia Air National Guard. He worked in telecommunications, living in several states and foreign countries before settling in Massachusetts. He is in his third four-year term as an elected member of the Scituate Republican Town Committee. He and

Mary have two sons, James and Jarat. C. Lockwood Marine, Class of 1954. Now deceased, he lived in Fort Wayne, Ind., with wife Eleanor. He was nominated by last year’s honoree, Allen Elkins, “a fraternity brother and friend.” He was retired from Central Soya as senior vice president and was a volunteer with SCAN. He graduated from the University of Tennessee as a Torchbearer and obtained a master’s degree from the University of Illinois and a doctorate in agricultural economics from Michigan State University. He was a former president of the National Association of Soybean Processors. An active community member, Mr. Marine chaired the YWCA Capital Campaign in Fort Wayne. He was a board member or officer of several groups including the library foundation, Girl Scout Council, Fine Arts Foundation, Museum of Art and the Philharmonic Orchestra. He and Eleanor had two daughters, Cathleen Marine of Chicago and Sharon Marine of New York City.

Powell Playhouse to present ‘Night of January 16th’ courtroom officials. However, you can’t run a proper murder trial without a jury, and that’s where the audience comes in. Twelve volunteers from the crowd will be seated and will determine the guilt or innocence of the accused based on the testimony given on stage. The play has two endings, depending on what the jury decides. “The Night of January 16th” will be performed at 7 p.m. Thurs-

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Lucinda and Stacey Moore win Best of Show with Stacey’s 1965 Ford Mustang at the 2015 Halls Crossroads car show.

Colorful car show Benefits Halls High Band From candy-apple red to lime green, colors glowed during the 14th annual Halls Crossroads Car Show held in the Food City parking lot April 4. More than 116 entries filled the lot as bands played and local vendors sold their wares. Proceeds of more than $5,200 went to benefit the Halls High School Band. Don Dixon has organized the event for the past 10 years. Band director Eric “Mr. B” Baumgardner, at Halls for 11 years, presented the trophies. “This has been a wonderful event with perfect weather,” said Baumgardner. “All the funds will go to support the band with things like instrument repair, music purchases and travel.” Best in Show went to Stacey Moore for his 1965 Mustang convertible. Except for seat covers and tires, the restored Ford featured all original parts. Band Director’s Choice went to Chris and Teresa

Roy Smith wins Best Motorcycle with his chromed-out 2014 Harley-Davidson. Photos by Cindy Taylor

Halls High band director Eric “Mr. B” Baumgardner readies the trophies for presentation. Photos by Cindy Taylor

Halls High band member Sarah Dixon helps raise funds with face-painting. Amira, 5, and brother Rylan Wyrick, 4, take advantage of Sarah’s skills.

Picketts celebrate 50 years Chris and Teresa Wilson from Union County win Director’s Choice with their 1955 Nomad.

Wilson for their 1955 Nomad and travel trailer, Best Interior went to Paul Hatmaker for his 1941 Chevy, Best Paint went to Denney Evans for his 1969 Camaro and Best Motor went to Ron Bradley for his 1970 Dodge Challenger.

Other winners were Pete Briese, Steve Morton, Brandon Reed, Roy Smith, Jason Smith, Bobby Cross, Robert Orr, Jeff Drinnon and Charley Manker. The Club Trophy went to East Tennessee Mopars.

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Leon and Nancy Pickett will celebrate their 50th anniversary Sunday, April 19, with a reception from 2-4 p.m. at New Pleasant Gap Baptist Church. All friends and family are invited. The church is at 9019 Old Andersonville Pike. Info: Melaney Bunton, 548-4325.

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A-4 • APRIL 15, 2015 • HALLS/FOUNTAIN CITY Shopper news helping hand that makes the DeBord arrangement logical. DeBord determines quarterback philosophy and $369,750 raise plus camp strategy. Sheridan implesupplement and bonus pro- ments details. What Sherivisions. Sheridan, 26, son dan contributes creates of an NFL coach, once a time and space for DeBord walk-on quarterback with to roam the practice field the Wolverines, is obscurity and coordinate the offense. personified, a graduate asAmazing what goes on sistant at Tennessee after a behind the screen. I and othbrief rocket ride flamed out. ers who wondered what in Nick was the official the world Jones was thinkquarterback coach at West- ing didn’t attach proper sigern Kentucky and South nificance to Sheridan. He is Florida ahead of his time, a/the quarterback coach. It relatively soon after he was so happens he and DeBord old enough to vote. speak the same language. OK, so he got fired. That Nick was a reserve QB Willie Taggart’s team went at Michigan when DeBord 2-10 certainly wasn’t Nick’s was a coordinator there. fault. Taggart, the head DeBord and Bill Sheridan, coach, called plays. Nick’s dad, were together on UT connections (Mike the staff at Ann Arbor. They Vollmer was a former ad- have known each other at ministrator at Michigan; least forever, maybe longer. Zach Azzanni was offenButch Jones, being from sive coordinator at Western Michigan, knew all about all Kentucky when Sheridan those connections. He knew got his first best job) redi- the association would funcrected Nick to Knoxville last tion smoothly before the year. He performed well. rest of us (I in particular) He wasn’t able to save Jusfigured it out. tin Worley’s season, but he Alas, now we all know helped Dobbs do what he why Butch gets paid more. did. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His Sheridan is now the address is westwest6@netzero.com.

DeBord now de ’man I have sort of switched sides. I was once a doubter, never a certified critic, but I am now a Mike DeBord advocate. In the beginning, I was surprised that Butch Jones would try to pass off his old friend, a line coach, as a quarterback guru. Solicitation of supporting quotes from famous names was phony as a $20 Rolex. Remarks were obviously scripted. That magical transformation still generates skepticism, but it no longer matters. DeBord is going to be a better offensive coordinator than was the previous good guy, Mike Bajakian. I don’t know why Mike II wasn’t here earlier. He was available. DeBord can help Don Mahoney identify and instruct offensive tackles – which improves the chances of gaining a yard when a yard is critical. DeBord can assist Robert Gillespie as needed with running backs – which im-

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If the first week of construction on the Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project is a sign of what’s to come, business owners and their employees, workers at two nearby hospitals, plus West Knox and Alcoa Highway motorists getting into and out of downtown better hunker down for a long, bumpy ride. The project has begun with utility work in the

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westbound lanes of Cumberland and on side streets between Volunteer Boulevard and 22nd Street, where the road has been narrowed to two lanes.

“I really felt sorry for the guy at the Exxon station,” said Joe Kirk, landlord of the Cumberland Avenue Starbucks. “He was barricaded in. Nobody wanted to let the cars coming down 22nd Street out, and customers couldn’t get in.” “It’s going to be like a two-and-a-half year blizzard,” said Copper Cellar Corp. CEO Mike Chase, who opened The Original Cop-

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Lowe fallout ripples across state Former Knox County Trustee Mike Lowe entered the K n o x County Detention Center April 11 to begin a one -yea r term he Mike Lowe plea-bargained for stealing at least $200,000 while in office. Now auditors are tightening up personnel practices statewide in the wake of Lowe’s plea and a jury conviction of his employee Delbert Morgan, who was paid for time not worked. This case has dramatized the random personnel practices of elected officials across the state. Indulge me a moment … in 1998 this reporter broke a big political story by examining the paper timecards of employees of then-Circuit Court Clerk Lillian Bean. We published photos showing days marked “V” for vacation, “S” for sick, and “LB” for comp days given to those who worked a political day for Bean, such as selling soup beans during the Museum of Appalachia’s annual homecoming. Bean was subsequently defeated by Cathy Quist Shanks. Obamacare also puts pressure on counties to maintain accurate personnel records, according to Union County Mayor Mike Williams. Employers now must provide IRS

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form 1094-C, showing an offer of employer-provided health insurance based on hours worked. Williams said he understands why elected officials might not want to come under a county personnel policy, and they are not required to. “But if they want their own (policy), it must be in writing and consistent.” If Union County can adopt a unified personnel policy, why can’t Knox County? Showing up should be the baseline. No more ghosts. No more “work from homes.” No more comp time for electioneering. No more “comp time” at all. And consistent vacation/sick leave. It’s not fair to the employees who show up and work hard to carry these freeloaders on the public payroll. And while we welcome state auditors to the game, it should not fall to underfunded auditors or the random reporter to ferret out abuse. Private businesses monitor work time and pay for production. Government must do no less. Sandra Clark has published The Shopper since 1971 and hopes someday to get it right. Contact: 865-661-8777 or sandra.clark@ShopperNewsNow.com.

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Making Knoxville bike-friendly Austin McLaughlin recently moved here from Denver. While he thinks Knoxville folk are friendly in general, he doesn’t see that in the way we drive. His 1.5-mile bicycle commute to the University of Tennessee can be harrowing, depending on how he hits the lights.

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Jon Livengood, alternative transportation coordinator for the city, discusses the Bicycle Facilities Plan with Brian Blackmon, project manager of the city’s office of sustainability. Photo by Wendy Smith

“It never feels safe,” he admits. Austin was one of approximately 100 who attended the presentation of the final draft of Knoxville’s Bike Facilities Plan, which ranks 120 proposed projects within the city limits. The purpose of the plan is to “advance Knoxville as a city where biking is safe, convenient and a desirable mode of transportation for residents and visitors.” The plan, prepared by Kimley-Horn and Associates and Toole Design Group, identifies bike routes that could be enhanced by new bike lanes, greenways and road markings. The estimated cost of all 120 projects is $38 million, but Ernie Boughman of Toole

Design Group emphasized that the document is for planning purposes only. None of the projects will happen without community buy-in. Why should we buy in? Unlike Austin, most of us would be too frightened to commute via bicycle. That’s the problem. Knoxville isn’t a bicycling community because it isn’t safe to cycle here. And we will likely be slow to finance expensive facilities, like bike lanes, because we’re not a bicycling community. It’s a classic circular argument. Austin describes Denver as progressive and outdoors-oriented. Motorists respect cyclists there because they’re used to seeing

them on the road, he says. He thinks motorists are unfriendly to cyclists here because driving is a necessity in Knoxville. That’s currently true. Knoxville is a sprawling, suburban city. It’s also true that more cars are being added to our roads every day. Even those of us who will never pedal to work can see the benefit of some of those cars being parked while their owners ride to work. The perks of being a bike-centric community go beyond safe bicycle commutes. Knoxville would be fitter, rather than fatter, and our reputation for being outdoorsy, like Denver, would be enhanced. Visitors would come. They

would spend money. The city’s Bicycle Facilities Plan is a blueprint for how to interrupt the circular argument for why we aren’t bike-friendly. Boughman told those at the meeting that other cities have successfully implemented bike plans by creating momentum. People need to talk about, and champion, the proposed bike facilities. Momentum is also created by getting facilities “on the ground,” he said. The first project on the list is new bike lanes on Chapman Highway. The estimated bill for the project is $666,500, but state and federal funding could cover up to 80 percent of the cost of new bike facilities. The plan recommends three phases, each more expensive than the last, over a 10-year period. That model works because communities tend to get on board after they see the positive impact of increased cycling, he said. As Boughman says, we don’t have to eat the whole elephant at once. We just need to take the first bite. Let’s encourage our elected officials to move our city toward being a bike-friendly community. Review the Bicycle Facilities Plan at www. cityof knoxville.org/ bicycleplan.

Patrol car/taxi educates about DUI You’re driving down a city street when you see one of Knoxville’s finest coming toward you in a classic blueon-white squad car. Instinctively, you let up on the gas, grip the steering wheel a little harder and glance at the speedometer to see how far above the limit you were.

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By the time you look up, the cruiser has passed, so you glance in the rearview mirror to see if it’s turning around and – it’s gone! The only thing visible in the mirror is a yellow taxi, headed in the other direction. You’ve just had a sighting of the Knoxville Police Department’s latest educational tool: a patrol car with the traditional police livery on the front half, but painted like a yellow cab on the back half. It’s specifically designed to persuade you that it’s much cheaper to call a cab than to be caught driving while intoxicated. “We’re trying to let

Captain Bob Wooldridge shows off the patrol car/taxi used by KPD to educate the public about the costs of driving while intoxicated. Photo by Bill Dockery

people see that they have a choice,” said Capt. Bob Wooldridge, who works in safety education for the department. “We recommend that if someone has an adult beverage, they should never drive – they should call a cab.” Slogans decorate the taxi end of the vehicle – “Call a Cab” and “Booze It & Lose It” – as well as a calculation of what a cab ride will cost you: “$2 to get in, $2 per mile.” The numbers spelled out on the hood of the patrol car let you know how much your ride will cost if you are busted for DUI. Including fines, loss of license, DUI school, bail, insurance, law-

yer fees, etc., the total for a first offense quickly grows to almost $19,000. “It’s a wonderful educational resource,” Wooldridge said. “This car has gone viral.” KPD officers take the half-and-half car to carnivals, safety fairs, schools, the Knoxville Zoo and neighborhood watch meetings. It draws a crowd anywhere it shows up, giving officers a chance to talk about crime prevention, especially those crime and safety issues associated with driving under the influence. “We had it out on the Cumberland Avenue Strip for all of UT’s home football games. It was very popu-

lar,” he said. “I drove it to a Chick-fil-A and people filed out of the restaurant to look at it. “We’ve had people pull up beside us at stoplights and snap pictures.” Wooldridge, who joined the department in time for the 1982 World’s Fair, said that the cruiser-taxi is the most popular resource he has seen in his 33 years with KPD. “This is our way of being proactive,” he said. “It’s part of our mission to make stronger, safer neighborhoods in the city of Knoxville.” Patrol officer Travis Shuler brought the concept to the department, and the Governor’s Highway Safety Office quickly bought in. The department took delivery in October 2014. An Internet search showed that several cities across the country are using a similar vehicle. It’s usually parked at the KPD offices at 2422 Mineral Springs Ave. in North Knoxville, but Wooldridge said the department is happy to bring it to community meetings and other special events. The safety education unit can be reached at 2151510.

Greenways lacking under Rogero The 150th anniversary of the assassination of President Lincoln was yesterday (April 14), and the 150th anniversary of his actual death is today. One can only speculate how American history might have been different had he completed his second term instead of his vice president, Andrew

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Johnson, a former mayor of Greeneville, Tenn. ■ Greenway advocates are perplexed at the limited progress in the construction of greenways in Knoxville under Team Rogero. She has personally been missing in action on this issue as she was with the 911 Board for the first three years of her term. She does not meet with the Greenways Commission or the greenway coordinator on any regular basis. Consequently, the only significant city-built greenway in her first 3.5 years as mayor is the one on Cherokee Farms called the Knox Blount Greenway, going from Buck Karnes Bridge to Marine Park at 2201 Alcoa Highway. As of this writing there has not been an official opening or announcement, but the greenway is built. There is no entry at the Buck Karnes Bridge; however, there is parking at Marine Park, which is a county park, and one could easily walk on the greenway from there. The road at the bridge is about 25 feet above the greenway with no means of walking down to it. There is no signage at Marine Park, and a yellow ribbon is in front of part of the entrance. However, one could easily bike or walk on this fully completed greenway

despite no announcement. It dead-ends at the bridge where one would have to turn around and return to Marine Park. The Greenways Commission is chaired by the very able Brian Hann, who is the new Will Skelton when it comes to greenways. Several commission members are frustrated with the snail’s pace at which things are moving. The Urban Wilderness in South Knoxville was built by private efforts. Remember the First Creek greenway that Mayor Rogero proudly announced in her first budget message in 2012? It is now almost four years later, and it is not completed or open. Clearly Team Rogero talks the talk but fails to walk the walk when it comes to greenways. Major big-time excuses and no action. Until the mayor shows personal interest, greenway construction will move at a glacial pace. Even with the infusion of $1 million from last year’s major property tax hike for greenways, little has happened that is visible. ■ Governing Magazine honored Mayor Rogero in its March issue with a photo and mention as a Democratic candidate for governor in 2018. Rogero is term-limited if re-elected mayor this September. ■ Meanwhile, businesses on Cumberland Avenue are losing customers due to the construction underway. It almost amounts to a city-sponsored “taking” without compensation. One wonders when the city and council will address this issue of getting folks to Cumberland Avenue. How much inconvenience must occur before someone speaks up? ■ The two mayors will soon announce their choice for MPC director. The committee has made its recommendation. Victor Ashe is a former mayor of Knoxville and U.S. ambassador to Poland. Contact him at: 865-523-6573 or news@ ShopperNewsNow.com.

GOSSIP AND LIES ■ Gov. Bill Haslam was grand marshal for the Mule Day Parade in Columbia. Actually, this is good news. At least he didn’t march behind the mules. ■ Sen. Bob Corker actually cut to a commercial while being interviewed on WBIR’s “Inside Tennessee.” Corker does a smoother transition than sometime-host Mike Donila. He’s had more experience on TV. ■ State Rep. Ryan Haynes will do a good job as state GOP chair. But why in the world does he want the job? Legislators wield power and earn less than $30K. State GOP chairs raise money and earn $100,000+.

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Link-ing community By Cindy Taylor

Blake Bivens lines up a shot at Three Ridges Golf Course in preparation for the upcoming golf tournament to benefit the Fountain City Ministry Center. Photo by Cindy Taylor

Central Baptist Church Fountain City member Blake Bivens made a personal decision after the church’s middle and high school Sunday school groups raised more than $500 in four weeks. He decided it was time to use his skills to benefit the Fountain City Ministry Center (FCMC) located at the church. “I thought that if young kids can raise that kind of funding in such a short time, surely I could find a way to do more,” he said. Bivens, an avid golfer since he could walk and hold a club, played competitively in high school and college, so organizing a golf tournament would seem like a no-brainer. But Bivens didn’t see the point in doing a tournament just for the sake of doing it. “I had been asked to organize a tournament in the past and declined because of the amount of work involved. But now I had a reason.” Bivens decided there was no better way to use the ability and knowledge he had gained through years than by helping put together a golf tournament to provide some long-term sustainability for the ministry center. He says that for ministries of this type to be successful over a long period of

time, the community must ultimately take ownership of them. The inaugural Fountain City Ministry Center Golf Classic will be held Saturday, May 23, at Three Ridges golf course. Lunch will be served at noon, and the tournament will begin at 1 p.m. All proceeds benefit the ministry center and are tax deductible. Info: bivensblake@yahoo.com or 919-5004. In January and February, the FCMC served 187 seniors, 795 adults and 436 children with food, clothing, diapers and coats. Value of services provided was more than $25,000. The center is currently in need of children’s shoes size 5 and adult size 8. “My hope is that this tournament will get the Ministry Center name in front of more people. This could lead to more participation either monetarily or by an increase in volunteers to pass out food and clothing at the center.” Central Baptist Church Fountain City is hosting Bridges Out of Poverty from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 17-18, and will be taking part in the INASMUCH United Knoxville community service day on April 18. Info: www.cbcfc.org or 6882421.

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Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your father. So do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows. (Matthew 10: 29-31 NRSV) We are one in a million – that phrase that annihilates or transcends, depending. (“The Postmistress” by Sarah Blake) Annihilation or transcendence? Startling choices. I bought Blake’s paperback for some light reading. Ri-i-ight! Turns out it was the story of a small New England seaside village during World War II. It is told from the viewpoint of a radio news reporter (no TV in those days, remember) who was eventually sent to Germany to send eyewitness reports back home. One in a million. Of course, the figure seared into our world-wide consciousness is six million: the number of Jews who were annihilated by Nazis simply because they were Jewish. To think of the systematic murder of six million people boggles the mind. To imagine that normal, walking-around folks could be ordered to obey such a mandate – and do so! – is beyond comprehension. Yet it happened, and every one of those who

a table to eat from.” Such simple needs, and yet most of us take them for granted. Strictly a provider, the Classes/meetings ministry is unable to up■ Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardgrade existing furniture, ville Highway, will host a replace items previously Parkinson’s Disease Support provided or move furniture group orientation meeting from one place to another. 7 p.m. Saturday, May 30, Training is offered to in Room 109. Persons with those who are interested in Knox Furniture Ministry volunteers load items to be delivered Parkinson’s, their support volunteering for the organito those in need. Photo submitted people, relatives, co-workers, zation. Those wishing to reconcerned friends or neighceive furniture are referred bors and anyone whose life by an approved church or ing and tossing out a lot of a bed,” says the ministry’s is touched by Parkinson’s is agency in Knox County. No unwanted items. In this re- webpage at West Towne invited. Reservations appreciwalk-ins or self-referrals gard, most of us are blessed Christian Church, one of ated. Info: the Rev. Scobie C. with too much rather than the participating congregacan be accepted. Branson, 806-6907. After a church or agency not enough. Consider help- tions. ■ First Comforter Church, has completed a home visit ing the Knox Furniture 5516 Old Tazewell Pike, hosts For more information, and verified that the cli- Ministry with a gift of fur- call the Compassion CoMAPS (Mothers At Prayer Service) noon each Friday. Info: ent has a legitimate need, a niture or as an individual alition at 251-1591 or visit Edna Hensley, 771-7788. referral form is sent to the volunteer. www.compassioncoalition. organization, and a delivery Or maybe your church org/furniture.pdf. ■ Hansard Chapel UMC, 328 coordinator oversees the would like to get involved. Maynardville Highway in Send story suggestions to news@shopMaynardville, will host a rest of the process. “Imagine living without pernewsnow.com. This time of year, many folks are doing spring clean-

By Carol Shane When you think about people helping people, there are many organizations in our town that offer services to those in need. The Love Kitchen, Second Harvest Food Bank, KARM – just a partial list would take up half the page. The Knox Furniture Ministry is committed to assisting folks in a very specific way. An offshoot of the Compassion Coalition, which endeavors to provide every conceivable type of service, help and goods to Knoxville’s needy, the Knox Furniture Ministry is a group of churches and nonprofit agencies with one mission: to restore hope, dignity and stability to those in need through the gift of furniture. They want to ensure that everyone has “a bed to sleep in, a chair to sit on and

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died were one in a million. A unique individual who had been created by God. I am not saying that they were perfect; I am sure there were heroes and rascals alike included in that number. The point is that they were human and their only crime was being part of a population that Hitler hated. (In addition to Jews, there were other populations who were targeted: homosexuals, persons with diseases, the elderly, the weak.) There were sturdy souls who cared, who helped, who fought to end the horror. One in a million. Never again, please God, will they be needed to right such a wrong.

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Newsom scholarship winners named

Roger Helton, Scott Carris and Jimbo Whaley entertain the crowd at Halls Elementary’s annual The Chris Newsom Memorial Tournament officially kicked off at Halls Community Park last week barbecue supper. Photos by R. White and scholarship winners from Halls High were announced following the first pitch by Hugh Newsom. Pictured are Bleu Butcher, who will attend Maryville College; Jonathan Wyrick, who will attend UT; Hope Lay, who will attend UT, and Mary and Hugh Newsom. Photo by R. White

Zane Taylor shows off his painted face, courtesy of Delaney Martin, at family night.

Kinley Whittington races the clock to win at a basketball shoot game in the HES gym.

A little bluegrass, a lot of barbecue

The rain made an appearance during Halls Elementary’s annual Bluegrass and Barbecue event, but that didn’t stop the crowds from showing up and having fun. The staff quickly moved everything inside and the school was filled with good

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food, lots of games, auction items, music provided by Jimbo Whaley and Greenbrier and activities for everyone. The gym was filled with inflatable activities and no one seemed to mind being inside the building for the evening.

‘Shrek’ players entertain In last week’s Shopper-News, the Sugar Plum fairy (pink hair) from Holston Middle School’s performance of “Shrek the Musical Jr”. was misidentified. The Sugar Plum fairy was played by Katelyn Mundt.

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Amy Cox always knew that she wanted to work with kids. “I always felt a strong pull toward working with kids,” she said. Teaching was the answer for her 16 years ago, and she has loved every moment. Third-graders are at the middle of their elementary years, and it’s a grade-level Cox loves. “This is the year we are teaching them to learn to read, and their personalities are amazing at this age. Their thinking, problem-solving skills and humor are all things that make this such a great grade to teach.” When her class

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Robots hit the competition floor By Ruth White If you have never attended the FIRST Robotics competition, put it on your calendar next year. I didn’t know what to expect when I entered the Knoxville Convention Center, but the place was alive with activity. Fans filled the stands, surrounding the competition floor and raising the noise level as they cheered for their favorites. Many individuals at the competition took the fun to a new level, dressing in costumes to support their schools and raise school spirit. Near the back of the room, teams made adjustments to their robots, preparing to head to the competition area (or discussing their results). With all the fans turning out in high numbers to create a buzz as exciting as any sporting event, the contest The Red Nation Robotics team from Halls High school includes members Kelsey Hephner, was nothing I had expected, Bryson Davis, Isaac Collier, Bryan Sharpe and Danylo Kravchenko. Photos by R. White but at the same time, more.

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Russell inks with Johnson University

Halls High senior Daniel Russell signed to play golf at Johnson University next season. Daniel is the son of Rodney and Jamie Russell and has been playing golf since he was around two years old. He played all four years in high school and lettered for three years. Coach Bill Warren said, “Daniel has shown great improvement over the past four years and is an extremely hard worker. His work ethic and ability to be a positive team player will serve him well at the collegiate level.” Russell selected Johnson because it’s close to home,

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Monkeys, murders and mall cops vie for audiences By Betsy Pickle This week’s movie lineup spans four very different worlds. Disneynature brings us “Monkey Kingdom,” an intimate look at toque macaques on the island of Sri Lanka. Filmmakers follow a low-ranked macaque dubbed Maya as she scrambles to survive – and to make a better life for her child. Timed to honor Earth Day, “Monkey Kingdom” is narrated by Tina Fey. For every ticket sold during opening week (April 17-23), Disneynature will make a donation to Conservation International to help protect monkeys and other endangered species in their natural habitats. Opening exclusively at Downtown West, “True

Story” is based on a true story (duh). Jonah Hill plays a disgraced journalist who forms an uneasy alliance with an accused killer, played by James Franco, who claims to have been living as the reporter. Trying to get at the truth, the journalist puts his marriage – and possibly more – at risk. The cast also includes Felicity Jones, Gretchen Mol and Robert John Burke. In “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2,” the title character finally takes a well-earned vacation, heading for Las Vegas with his teenage daughter before she goes off to college. But he’s not the kind of guy to take a holiday when trouble arises, which it does. Kevin James returns as Paul Blart from the original 2009 comedy. The cast

includes Raini Rodriguez, Daniella Alonso, Neil McDonough, D.B. Woodside, Nicholas Turturro, Ana Gasteyer, Bob Clendenin and Shirley Knight. A dead girl reaches out to her former classmates in “Unfriended,” a new twist on horror. While six friends are video chatting one night, they receive a Skype message from beyond the grave, and they soon believe they are dealing with a supernatural power. Hoping to do for online chat what “The Blair Witch Project” did for video recorders, “Unfriended” goes into R-rated territory to scare viewers. The cast includes Heather Sossaman, Matthew Bohrer, Courtney Halverson, Shelley Hennig and Moses Jacob Storm.

Video-chatting proves dangerous for a group of high-schoolers in “Unfriended.”

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Mackie’s back in town By Carol Shane

“The Threepenny Opera,” opening tomorrow night (April 16) at the Clarence Brown Theatre, is not exactly the feel-good family fun event of the year. But it’s hugely popular for a reason. Newsweek magazine has even called it “the greatest musical of all time.” At the center of it all is Macheath, one of the most famous antiheroes in the world of stage musicals. He’s the one Bobby Darin, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong sang about in “Mack the Knife.” The lyrics have been called “violent and seedy” by NPR’s Murray Horowitz, and it’s fair to say the rest of the show can be described the same way. It is, after all, about a class struggle between the haves and the have-nots. Adapted by dramatist Bertolt Brecht and composer Kurt Weill from “The Beggar’s Opera,” written by John Gay in the 18th century, the musical debuted in Berlin in 1928 and was instantly popular. By the time Brecht and Weill fled Hitler’s takeover of Germany in 1933, it had been translated into 18 different languages, with thousands of performances to its credit. Central to the play is Weill’s score, infused with the spiky, swinging rhythms of jazz and blues. And this time, instead of hunkering down in the orchestra pit, the band will play onstage. “It’s definitely exciting to have the costume and makeup experience!” says Melony Dodson, who covers a variety of instruments on the synthesizer for the production. Dodson, known to

Brian Herriott as Macheath and Lise Bruneau as Jenny Diver in Clarence Brown Theatre’s current production of “The Threepenny Opera”

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FRIDAY many as the host of WUOT’s Morning Concert, says her last experience playing onstage was in “Tommy” in 2009. In the current production, she says, “The band is like the house band in an old, beaten-down theater. It’s dark, falling apart and perhaps a little shady. We’ve all, including most of the actors, seen better days.” Dodson is intrigued by the orchestral scoring. In the original productions, seven players covered a total of 23 parts, including some unlikely instruments. “So,” says Dodson, “someone is supposed to know how to play guitar, bandoneon, cello and banjo.” CBT music director Terry Silver-Alford will share duties this time with visiting music director Michael Elliott, musical theater coordinator at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind. Silver-Alford will play key-

board and conduct. “The orchestration is haunting and dissonant – a German music-hall sound with an edge,” he says. “The musical numbers don’t function the same way as in a traditional musical. They are often very presentational and serve as commentary in the ideas or themes in the story. Brecht often used music as a ‘distancing effect’ to keep the audience reminded that they are in a theater watching a show.” He’s enjoying what he calls a “mélange of styles,” ranging from Gilbert and Sullivan to tango to jazz. CBT’s artistic director, Calvin MacLean, directs the show. Anyone in his position has his hands full, but in this case, along with the usual formidable responsibilities, he had to choose – from a long list – an English translation from the original German. “We chose

Robert David MacDonald’s translation with lyrics by Jeremy Sams because of its clarity and wit,” says MacLean. He especially likes the song translations because they have “Brecht’s biting irony and humor. The play text makes the action clear, and the dialogue has Brecht’s insightful commentary but with a contemporary edge.” As Macheath sings near the end, “What’s picking a lock compared to buying shares? What’s breaking into a bank compared to founding one? What’s murdering a man compared to employing one?” “The Threepenny Opera” runs through May 3 and is recommended for mature audiences. For more information, visit clarencebrowntheatre.com or call 974-5161. Send story suggestions to news@shoppernewsnow.com.

Market Square and one at the Gallery Shopping Center. Tomato Head began almost 25 years ago as a lunch-only spot in a struggling Market Square. Called the Flying Tomato, the restaurant was open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. only. Owner Mahasti Vafaie didn’t really want pizza on the menu. The space she was renting, however, had a pizza oven that the landowner didn’t want to move, so a tradition was born. Vafaie made fresh bread and desserts each morning and jumped in as a supporter of the arts and neighborhood. Her business and influence on Market Square grew as the

■ Alive After Five concert: Leftfoot Dave & The Magic Hats, 6-8:30 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Tickets: $10; $5 for members/students. Info: 934-2039. ■ Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony, “Pastorale,” 7:30 p.m., Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Part of the KSO Moxley Carmichael Masterworks Series. Tickets: 291-3310; www. tennesseetheatre.com; at the door. ■ Dancing for the Horses, 6 p.m., Grande Event Center, 5441 Clinton Highway. Local stars paired with professional dancers compete before a panel of celebrity judges. Fundraising event for Horse Haven of Tennessee. Info/tickets: www. horsehaventn.org/dancing. ■ Knoxville Skies Star Show, 4:30-5 p.m., The Muse planetarium, 12804 Pecos Road. Tickets: $2. Can purchase without museum admission. Info: www.themuseknoxville.org. ■ Midnight Voyage Live: TAUK, 9 p.m., The International, 940 Blackstock Ave. Info/tickets: www.intlknox.com. ■ The Black Cadillacs, with Sol Cat, Johnny Astro & The Big Bang, 8 p.m., Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay St. Info/tickets: knoxbijou.com.

SATURDAY ■ Breaking Beats with Themed DJ Set by Breaking Bad’s RJ Mitte, 9 p.m., The International, 940 Blackstock Ave. Info/ tickets: www.intlknox.com. ■ EarthFest 2015, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., World’s Fair Park. Activities include scavenger hunt, live music, activities and crafts for kids, Mercury thermometer exchange, exhibits and more. Free event. Info: www.knox-earthfest.org. ■ Kukuly and the Gypsy Fuego perform, 8 p.m., Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Vintage jazz. Tickets: $12, some discounts available. Info/tickets: www.jubileearts.org. ■ River & Rail Theatre Inaugural Fundraiser and Preview, 7:30 p.m., Emporium Center for Arts and Culture, 100 S. Gay St. Free admission. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks provided. RSVP requested. Info: 407-0727; info@ riverandrailtheatre.com.

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■ Tennessee Valley Doll & Toy Show, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Holiday Inn West, 9134 Executive Park Drive. Antique to modern. Tickets: adults $6; ages 1-12 free. Info: www.knightshows. com. ■ Three Rivers Rambler Springtime Express Steam Train Rides, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Three Rivers Rambler, Volunteer Landing. Info/reservations: www.ThreeRiversRambler.com.

At Tomato Head, this pizza features a white sauce with blue cheese, walnuts, Roma tomatoes and ricotta cheese. Photo by Mystery Diner

downtown area did. There is a lot more than pizza on the menu. The sandwiches offer flavor combinations that make you scratch your head before you order, then pat your stomach afterward. The homemade soup choices are often a happy surprise, and the vegetarian offerings aren’t just for vegans.

The Blue Cheese and Walnut Pizza is one of the restaurant’s white pizzas. The white sauce is a perfect backdrop for the blue cheese, Roma tomatoes and ricotta cheese to shine. The walnuts add not only flavor but a good crunch. The pizza is delicious. Share it with someone you love – no substitutions!

SUNDAY ■ Bill Burr: The Billy Bible Belt Tour, 8 p.m., Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Tickets: all Ticketmaster locations, www. tennesseetheatre.com. ■ Brahms Requiem, 6 p.m., Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville. Presented by the Knoxville Choral Society and the Carson-Newman A Cappella Choir. Tickets: adults $20, students $10; available at the door. Info: 981-8263, www. claytonartscenter.com.

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A-12 • APRIL 15, 2015 • HALLS/FOUNTAIN CITY Shopper news sored by Knoxville’s state Crossville. A new garden in Sen. Becky Massey in 2013, the system is planned for a the UT Gardens are now location just south of Nashdesignated a Tennessee ville. Info: utgardens. ers mixing the two, scatter- State Botanical Garden, in ing vegetables throughout partnership with other UT tennessee.edu. the landscape in a practice Gardens in Jackson and called “edible landscaping.â€? Operating as a nonprofit under the aegis of the UT Mike Edwards to speak at Halls BPA Institute of Agriculture, the UT Gardens are open from Mike Edwards, CEO of the Knoxville Chamber, will dawn to dusk daily at no speak to the Halls Business and Procharge to the public. They fessional Association at noon Tueshost more than 100,000 day, April 21, at Beaver Brook Country visitors a year and are the Club. Lunch is $10, and all are welsetting for events ranging comed. from workshops and classes The Halls Breakfast Club will meet for adults to summer camps 7:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, May 7, at for children. Flapjack’s on Emory Road. The public The Gardens are also a is invited to share a cup of coffee and popular setting for wedMike Edwards get to know Halls business leaders. dings and a wide range of Club president is Pamela B. Johncharity events. Its popular son. Info: www.hallsbusiness.com farmer’s market operates from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Under legislation sponFrom page A-4

UT Gardens swing into spring By Anne Hart The timing was perfect last week when Sue Hamilton, director of the UT Gardens, spoke to the Rotary Club of Bearden at Sue Hamilton the height of one of the prettiest springtimes in memory. Few spots are any more glorious in the spring – or actually at any time of year – than the 10 acres over which Hamilton has supervised development during the last 32 years. And she’s far from finished.

Hamilton told the Rotarians that on the drawing board at the UT Gardens right now is a children’s garden, which will feature a treehouse complete with a fire pole for young visitors to ride back down to terra firma after they have enjoyed the leafy view from above. Plans are also underway for a wetlands area that will be used as an educational tool, particularly for school children. UT Gardens features numerous other individual gardens, among them a wildflower meadow which attracts bees and other pollinators, an elaborate rose garden, a large hosta garden

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Volunteers at FISH Pantries Many people know FISH Hospitality Pantries as a nonprofit organization providing free food for Knoxville families in need. A job may have been lost, a family member may be sick and medical bills piling up, grandparents may have the unexpected responsibility of caring for grandchildren – there are any number of reasons a family may need help. However, feeding the hungry is not the only service provided at FISH. “You teach me/I teach you� is a program that enables new immigrants and native English speakers to learn from each other. For immigrants, learning English is of utmost importance for them to survive in their new country. English-speaking

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participants learn Spanish or other languages, fostering a feeling of acceptance for everyone. Volunteer Emma Ellis-Cosigua facilitates the program. At age 13, Ellis-Cosigua didn’t speak English and was forced to move to Brooklyn, N.Y., from Guatemala in 1976 after an earthquake destroyed her community. She remembers how badly she wanted to go back home. Determined to learn English, she now

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Ellis-Cosigua. She has been a volunteer for two years. Lissy Myers has been a volunteer at FISH for almost seven years. Of German descent, Myers was in a Communist concentration camp in Yugoslavia and knows what it’s like to be a child and to be hungry. “Since I experienced hunger myself, I knew I wanted to help other people,� says Myers. “The first day I was a volunteer at FISH, I went home on a high.� Convincing her husband, Joe, to volunteer “just one time� was not easy. RecentFISH volunteers Emma Ellis-Cosigua and Lissy Myers Photo by ly retired, he did not want Nancy Whittaker to give up his golf days. He reluctantly went with Myfeels she is drawn to FISH communicate. “New people ers on her second day and because of her childhood can share their struggles in has been a volunteer ever experiences. She knows the a safe place where people since. Lissy works primarily importance of being able to can help each other,� says with Boost Bags, a program

that started four years ago. Only natural or organic nutritional foods are included in the bags, which are given to children under 18. The Community Chest section of FISH provides clothing and shoes for $1 each. Household items are also priced way below market value. Chris Berney has been a volunteer as manager of the Community Chest at 122 W. Scott Ave. for four years. His mother, Barbara Berney, manages the main location at 1508 N. Central St.. Donations help cover expenses such as utilities and can be dropped off at either location. For information on how you can become a volunteer or make a donation, go to www.fishpantry.org or call 523-7900.

Robert Watson honored at Duncan School of Law By Sandra Clark Lincoln Memorial University continues to mourn the loss and celebrate the life of Robert H. Watson Jr. nearly a year after the university trustee and prominent Knoxville attorney passed away following a brief illness on April 11, 2014. University officials gathered with Watson’s family, friends and legal colleagues

in Knoxville on Friday to dedicate the courtroom of the LMU-John J. Duncan Jr. School of Law in his honor. Robert and his wife, Pat, grew up in Fountain City and both graduated from Central High School. They later moved to Halls and their children attended Halls High School. LMU board chair Pete DeBusk said, “The devotion

that Robert had to the success of this law school was nothing short of amazing. He recognized very early on the potential this venture had to impact this community and became engrossed in it.� Watson was a partner with Watson, Roach, Batson, Rowell and Lauderback. “Robert’s support for the Duncan School of Law was constant. Without a

doubt, LMU’s law school would not be a reality today without him,� DeBusk said. Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Gary R. Wade recalled his friendship with Watson during the ceremony. After first meeting as rivals on a high school football field, Watson became a mentor and professional confidant to Wade as each embarked on celebrated legal careers.

Eddys Garcia wrote: “Hey, Jack made a fun contest out of drawing a tree and then planting techniques. And we we planted seeds for colorful dug a little hole to plant (our flowers ‌ and the most hibulb),â€? said Mirna Cardenas. larious thing was we digged “I saw a different type of with tiny spoons. seed,â€? wrote Jada Byas. “He landscaped our minds Madison Thomas noted, and our garden!â€? “I felt soft dirt and smelled Destiny Woods always leaves. It was hot – very hot.â€? sums up well: “Hey, a landJatoria White heard Wesscape artist named Jack Mcley Mills’ dog bark. Coy had a fun contest about

Plant guy talks design at Sarah Moore Greene By Sandra Clark Jack McCoy has a big smile and a heart for kids. He’s going to make somebody a great employee someday. Heck, he’ll probably start his own business. Jack is a student of landscape design, a member of the class of Dr. Garry Menendez that’s looking over plans at the Powell Station Park.

And in his spare time, Jack works at Stanley’s Greenhouses and Plant Farm. While he may shovel errrr ‌ mulch at work, he was a hero to the dozen kids in the newspaper club at Sarah Moore Greene Academy. Jack talked about his college major, showed sketches of his landscape designs and led a planting expedition to

put bulbs in the courtyard. Keeping in mind that we’re working with our five senses, listen to some quotes: “The bulb was crunche (sic),� wrote Malaya Thomas. “Jack is a landscape artist who is AWESOME,� wrote Safari Bahati. “We planted seeds and talked about it. Jack goes to college, and he demonstrated

B. James Dawson, Pete DeBusk, Gary Wade and Jon Roach dedicate the Robert H. Watson Jr. Courtroom at the LMU-Duncan School of Law.

who could draw the best tree. We left the teachers in to vote while we planted flowers. But when we got back, we asked who won and he said, ‘Everyone. You all won.’� Why did two kids started their paragraph with “Hey�? When I teach people to write a lead, I say, “Pretend you’re leaning over the back fence to tell your neighbor what we did. ... Hey! ...� Oops!

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Cyclists gather at Mead’s Quarry for the 2014 checkpoint race. Photo by Geezers Brewery

Cyclists aim for photo finish By Betsy Pickle Outdoor KnoxFest focuses on easygoing, fun activities. But two cycling events bookending the weekend will get the competitive juices going. Outdoor KnoxFest kicks off Friday, April 24, with Take Only Pictures, an urban scavenger hunt that also marks the end of the Tennessee Bike Summit. The Knoxville Mountain Bike Checkpoint Race, one of the final events on Sunday, April

26, also involves photos but focuses more on the city’s trails. The Appalachian Mountain Bike Club is organizing Take Only Pictures, a first-time entry in Outdoor KnoxFest. The free ride, open to all, is “AMBC wishing farewell to the folks that came in for the Tennessee Bike Summit,” says Matthew Kellogg, the club’s president. Take Only Pictures starts and ends at The Public House, 212 W. Magnolia

Dogwood Arts Festival By Betsy By Bets etsy Pickle Pickl kle Despite roller-coasterlike weather forecasts, the Dogwood Luncheon – kickoff to the 55th annual Dogwood Arts Festival – met with gorgeous skies and spring-kissed weather at Ijams Nature Center. Janet Testerman, president of the Dogwood Arts board of directors, welcomed the guests and made a point of giving South Knoxville props for its resurgence in the wake of the Henley Bridge renovations. Having the luncheon at Ijams, with its 300 acres of urban green space, was part of the plan

to feature feature all ll off South South h KnoxK noxville – not just the Chapman Highway Dogwood Trail, whose turn it was in the featured-trail rotation. Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero, a South Knoxvillian herself, headed the list of elected officials present and recognized the others, including Farragut Mayor Ralph McGill, City Council members Dan Brown, George Wallace and Finbarr Saunders, County Commissioner Bob Thomas and former commissioners Tony Norman and Larry Smith, and Trustee Ed Shouse. Rogero noted that Knox

Ave. Teams of two or more gather on the back deck by 5:45 p.m., with the race starting at 6 p.m. They will be given a list of tasks that will take them around Knoxville, and they must take pictures as proof and upload them to an assigned phone number. Kellogg is mum about the destinations. “You’ve got to play to whatever’s happening in town at the time,” he says. “Of course, there’ll be the

standards, like a picture in front of the Sunsphere. There’ll be some that involve random strangers. There’ll be one with your team and bikes in an elevator.” The scavenger hunt will take place on city streets, so bikes should have taillights. Cyclists will need a smartphone. “As soon as pictures start coming in, we are going to display them on the screen at The Public House,” says Kellogg. Images must be uploaded by 8 p.m. The awards ceremony will be at 8:30. “There will be trophies,”

says Kellogg. “Used, more than likely.” This is the third year for the Checkpoint Race at Outdoor KnoxFest. It costs $40 if preregistering at active. com and $50 day of race, with all proceeds going to Legacy Parks Foundation. Categories for participants are open, women, single speed and teams with a combined age over 90. Cyclists meet at 10 a.m. at Mead’s Quarry for instructions and a map; start time is 11 a.m. Checkpoints remain secret until then. Scott Smith of Tennessee Valley Bikes, which sponsors the event along with AMBC, designs the course and has broadened the boundaries this year. Though the course has expanded, Smith says it hasn’t gotten harder. “It’ll be about the same,” he says. The race covers around 40 miles, and cyclists must be back at Mead’s Quarry by 4 p.m. “The fastest time last year was two hours and 52 minutes, getting all 10 checkpoints,” says Smith. That time belonged to Kellogg and his teammate, Matt Morris.

“Matt Morris and I rode and did every checkpoint on the race last year and got to the finish line about 30 seconds ahead of the team that got second place,” says Kellogg. “We compared our mileage, and we had ridden 10 fewer miles in the same amount of time. So they rode much faster than us, but we navigated much better than them. It’s really a navigation race more than anything.” Not everyone is bent on winning. “Some people take it very seriously and go for every checkpoint,” says Kellogg. “Many people will do the checkpoints in South Knoxville close to Ijams and head back to the parking lot because there’s going to be a food truck and beer in the parking lot.” Also on April 26 is the Tour de Knox, a familyfriendly bike event to promote transportation and safety in downtown and on the University of Tennessee campus starting at 2 p.m. at Neyland Stadium Plaza. Cost is $15 adults, $10 students and free for children 12. Register online at www. tourdeknox.com.

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLES NEWS FROM FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

‘Still cancer-free’

Cancer survivor paid heavy price for ignoring heartburn Ron Houser was a busy man with places to go, things to do. Meetings, airports, meals on the run. Too busy for this; too busy for that. “I was very career-minded, and my career took me all over the country – I was everywhere,â€? said Houser, whose job as a human resources/labor relations executive for a large global health care corporation kept him away from home ďŹ ve days a week for years. “I loved my work. Loved it! I wanted to make that certain level within the corporation, which I did by working hard. But I gave up things to do that, and one of the things I gave up was me.â€? More precisely, the Knoxville retiree gave up his esophagus and a portion of his stomach to esophageal cancer, largely because he didn’t follow his doctor’s orders to keep his heartburn under control. “I can’t blame my cancer and my situation on anybody except Ron Houser because Ron Houser didn’t do what the doctors told him to do,â€? says the 72-year-old Houser. “I didn’t monitor my health the way that I should.â€? Fortunately for Houser, however, his cancer was caught early, and following a complex surgery by Drs. Lacy Harville and Gregory Midis at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center to remove his esophagus and a portion of his stomach, he remains cancer-free 2 1/2 years since his surgery – a major achievement since most patients at his stage live only two years. What’s more, he required no chemotherapy or radiation treatments afterward. “When I ďŹ nished with Dr. Midis at my last appointment, he reached

Ron Houser remains cancer-free after major surgery at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in 2012.

out both hands in front of me, and as I took his hands he said, ‘Ron, I am glad to tell you that after all the tests you have gone through, you are still cancer-free.’ And he said, ‘I want you to know that that is HUGE!’ â€? “There is generally a high risk of recurrence,â€? said Dr. Midis. “So when you reach a milestone or anniversary, that’s an extremely exciting important moment.â€? “I owe all that to the Good Lord, Dr. Midis, Dr. Harville and to the ďŹ ne treatment that I got at Fort Sanders,â€? said Houser. “I can’t complain a bit about what they did. They were on top of it.â€? Certainly, they took Houser’s

heartburn seriously even if he had not. He’d had heartburn since his 20s, treating it off and on with over-the-counter antacids. By the 1980s, he was diagnosed with gastroesophageal reux disease (GERD or simply “reuxâ€?) and prescribed a daily dose of omeprazole to control the acid. “I didn’t always have time to take my medicine,â€? he said. “I thought, ‘It’s just heartburn.’ But when it would get bad, I would take my medicine. When it got better, I’d stop taking it.â€? By 2000, his symptoms worsened. An endoscopy revealed he not only had a hiatal hernia

but also Barrett’s Esophagus, a precancerous condition caused by chronic, long-term reflux of stomach acid into the lower esophagus. After the hernia repair, the doctors stressed the importance of regularly taking his reux medicine and monitoring his Barrett’s. “If I didn’t, they said I would have cancer in 10 to 12 years,â€? Houser said. “But if I didn’t hurt or wasn’t having a problem, I wouldn’t take it. I just said ‘There’s no need of taking it – I’m OK.’ But then when I hurt or would have reux come back up, I would get back on it for four, ďŹ ve or six days and it would level out, and I would quit taking

it. So, I was actually doing myself harm.â€? A dozen years later, in August 2012, he sat in the ofďŹ ce of the late Dr. David Lee, tears welling in his eyes as the gastroenterologist told Houser his Barrett’s had developed into esophageal cancer, the fastest-growing form of cancer in the United States today. “I couldn’t believe it,â€? he said. An attempted endoscopic mucosal resection could not be completed because one of Houser’s three tumors was too deep. That left one option: Trans-Hiatal Esophagetomy (THE), a major surgery in which the patient’s esophagus is removed and replaced by a portion of their stomach which is used to process food. It’s such a complex operation that it requires the kind of surgical skill that comes only through repetition. Houser was referred to Drs. Midis and Harville, who perform between 20 to 30 of those surgeries a year – enough to be designated a Center of Excellence due to its high volume and successful outcomes. “Thank the Good Lord and thank these doctors’ skills,â€? said Houser. “They were able to go in and take all that out. People need to be aware of esophageal cancer, and they need to know some of the causes. Don’t be like me: ‘Well, I’ve got heartburn ‌ I’ve got a little reux. ‌ It’ll be OK. I’ll take a Tums or I’ll take whatever and it’ll be OK,’ not realizing that the longer it lasts, the bigger and stronger it becomes, and you are really risking that chance of cancer developing within the esophagus and that part of the stomach.â€?

Complex T.H.E. surgery requires skill, practice Cut down here and up there, remove this pipe down to there, pull up this drain and hook ’em together up here. It sounds simple enough, but a trans-hiatal esophagectomy (THE) is a lot more complicated than reworking the kitchen plumbing. As with many complex surgical procedures, data show the best results for esophagectomy (or removal of all or part of the esophagus) come from surgeons whose expertise and skills have sharpened through practice at high-volume medical centers. In fact, most surgeons and published literature says a surgeon needs to perform a minimum of 12 to 25 esophagectomies per year to maintain proďŹ ciency needed. At Fort Sanders Regional, which has been designated as a Center of Excellence, surgeons perform 20 to 30 per year. Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Lacy Harville has been doing esophagectomies like Ron Houser’s for 23 years, often teaming over the last eight years with Fort Sanders

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surgical oncologists Drs. Paul Dudrick or Gregory Midis. “I used to do them all myself or with my partners, but having Dr. Midis and Dr. Dudrick makes it easier because it’s a two-surgeon thing,� said Harville. “These are six- to eight-hour operations, but our average time is somewhere between two and three hours, and our average length of hospital stay is down to about eight to 10 days.�

“The bottom line is: We’ve found there are better outcomes when thoracic surgeons and surgical oncologists adopt a team approach for esophageal cancer,� said Dr. Midis. “It’s a logical way to treat patients. With our high volumes, Dr. Harville and I feel comfortable that we have the same outcomes and complication rates as the national standards.� In Houser’s THE, one incision was made from the bottom of the sternum to the belly button and another was made in the left side of his neck near the carotid artery. The surgeons then could work simultaneously removing the cancerous esophagus and an upper portion of the stomach to reduce the possibility of recurrence. Then, pulling up the stomach to serve as a replacement esophagus, the surgeons reconnect the stomach and remaining esophagus via the neck. Midis also placed a feeding tube in Houser’s small intestine to provide nourishment until he was well enough to eat and drink again.

The surgery does require some lifestyle changes. “These are complex and difďŹ cult operations to have, and the patients must live with alterations to their diets afterwards,â€? said Dr. Midis. In addition, Harville said, patients can no longer lie on their back after a meal because “we take away all the protective mechanisms for things to reux back. Gravity is their friend once they’ve had a meal.â€? Still, Harville said, most patients are able to get back to doing the things they want to do after surgery. “Now, their diet is a little different,â€? he cautioned. “But I would say 85 percent of people will get back to almost their normal diet. It’s just because now their stomach, instead of being a big weigh station for food to drop into, it’s now a tube, and they can’t hold as much food, so their meals have to be smaller. But they also need to be careful because normally your stomach functions to neutralize everything.â€?

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THROUGH MAY 20 Applications accepted for the Great Smoky Mountains Trout Adventure Camp for middle school girls and boys, sponsored by the Tennessee Council of Trout Unlimited to be held June 15-20 at Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont (GSMIT) in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Info/applications: http://www.tntroutadventure.org.

THROUGH SATURDAY, JUNE 20 Online registration open for Race to benefit the Corryton Community Food Pantry, to be held Saturday, June 20. Event is part of “The Run and See Tennessee Grand Prix Series.” To register: https:// runnerreg.us/corryton8mile. Info: corryton8miler@ yahoo.com; ron.fuller@totalracesolutions.com; or Joyce Harrell, 705-7684.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Sponsored by the Oak Ridge Folk Dancers. First visit free. No partner or dance experience required. Adults and children accompanied by an adult welcome. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; www. oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook.

THURSDAY, APRIL 16 “Plan Before You Plant: Maximizing the Output of Your Raised Beds,” 3:15-4:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by Knox County Master Gardeners. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, APRIL 16-18 “The Night of January 16th” presented by the Powell Playhouse at Jubilee Banquet Center, 6700 Jubilee Center Way. Thursday-Saturday evening: din-

ner, 5:30 and play, 7; Saturday matinee: lunch, 12:30 p.m. and play, 2 p.m. Tickets: $10 at the door; Saturday matinee only, seniors, $5. Dinner and lunch reservations required: 938-2112. Ticket info: Mona, 256-7428.

FRIDAY, APRIL 17 Celebration of the Young Child, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge, 461 West Outer Drive, Oak Ridge. Admission: $6. Info: Carroll Welch, 4821074, ext. 105; www.childrensmuseumofoakridge.org. Healthy U: Headaches Decoded, 10-11 a.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711.

SATURDAY, APRIL 18 Boy Scout Troop 13 yard sale fundraiser, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., near Fountain City Park. If rain, will move to Lions Club building at Fountain City Park. To donate items: Dave Ringley, RingleyDave@gmail.com, or Candy, 377-3908. Country breakfast, bake sale and white elephant sale, 7-10 a.m., Mascot UMC, 9426 Mascot Road. Sponsored by Mascot United Methodist Women. Info: 933-1236. Cystic Fibrosis Walk-A-Thon, 9 a.m., Wilson Park in Maynardville. Family Fun Day: Drawn from the McClung Museum, 1 p.m., McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 1327 Circle Park Drive. Featuring activities, crafts, tours, and more while exploring the new temporary exhibit, “Drawn from the McClung Museum.” Free and open to the public. Flea Market, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Loveland Baptist Church, 1320 Spring Hill Road. Rain or Shine. Table rental: $20. Proceeds go to Nicaragua Missionaries. Fulton High School band art and craft sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., parking lot behind the football field, 2509 North Broadway. “International Flavors,” 7:30 p.m., Oak Ridge High School Performing Arts Center. Presented by the Oak Ridge Symphony. Tickets: $25, adults; $10 ages 1929; 18 and younger, free. Final concert this year. Knoxville Alzheimer’s Tennessee WALK, 9 a.m., UT Gardens, 2518 Jacob Drive. To register/donate: www.alztennessee.org/KnoxWalk2015. Info: 544-6288. New Life UMC Spring Flea Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 7921 Millertown Pike. Hot tamales, breakfast, lunch and more. Pancake Jamboree and Bake Sale, 8 a.m.-noon, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Broadway at Emory Place. Hosted by Northside Kiwanis Club. Tickets: $4; $10 for families up to 4. Proceeds to benefit Aktion Club of Northside, Knoxville at the Cerebral Palsy Center and Key Clubs at Central, Fulton and Halls high schools. Youth Fundraiser Spaghetti Dinner, 5-7 p.m., Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church, 4365 Maynardville Highway. Sit down and take-out available.

Cost: $5 or $20 per family. All proceeds go to the youth group. Info/advance orders: 992-7222.

SUNDAY, APRIL 19 Walters State Community Band Spring Concert, 3 p.m, “Z” Buda Assembly Hall and Gymnasium. Admission is free. Info: 585-6922.

MONDAY, APRIL 20 Luttrell Seniors Lunch, 10 a.m., Union County Senior Center, 298 Main St., Maynardville. Bring salads or dessert to go with Subway sandwiches.

TUESDAY, APRIL 21 Halls Outdoor Classroom Celebration, 6-8:30 p.m., at the outdoor classroom. BBQ, homemade ice cream, S’mores, music by the Halls High Jazz Band, children’s activities and pie eating contest. Everyone welcome. Healthy Cooking Demo: Gluten-Free and Egg/ Dairy-Free Recipes, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711. Honor Guard meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans invited. Info: 256-5415.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 Biscuit & Gravy Breakfast, 7:30-9:30 a.m., Union County Senior Center, 298 Main St., Maynardville. Cost: $5. Info: 992-3292. International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Sponsored by the Oak Ridge Folk Dancers. First visit free. No partner or dance experience required. Adults and children accompanied by an adult welcome. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; www.oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook. Preparing Your Book For Self-Publication, 6-8 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Kathleen Fearing. Registration deadline: April 15. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, APRIL 24-25 Rocky Top Bluegrass Festival, 5:30-11 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, George Templin Memorial Athletic Field, 214 N. Main St., Rocky Top. Performers: Bobby Osborne and Rocky Top X-Press, Lonesome River Band, Blue Highway, Junior Sisk and Rambler’s Choice, The Boxcars, Flatt Lonesome. Featuring arts and crafts and food vendors. Tickets: $25 Friday, $35 Saturday, $50 two-day pass plus tax; children under 10 free. Info/tickets/schedule: www. rockytopbluegrassfestival.com or 1-800-524-3602.

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POSSIBLE COMMERCIAL! This 2.3 acres sits across from Emory Rd & Dry Gap Pike Intersection across from Weigels & Pinnacle Bank. Level to gently rolling & just 1.5 miles from I-75. $500,000 (917532)

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son trans., 2 new flat screen TVs & sound bar, 2 slides, dinette & sleeper sofa,CONTINENTAL queen bed in rear, 6, LINCOLN 1978.sleeps Selling plenty bsmtdeath, storage, awnings on due to of family garage kept, all windows. Super nice.$6000. Mint cond. very low mi., runs good. 42342K mi. $43,900. 423-851-1152 312-0479 2008 Berkshire dieselConv. pusher, 37’,soft 28K Mercedes Benz 560SL 1988, 4 slides, or &mi, hard tops.$90,000. Blk/Blk.865-776-1991 Garage kept. 865-992-3547 107K mi. $10,950. (865)408-9936. 2008 JAYCO Jay Flight 27RBS $12,500. Living room slide & full rear bathroom. Queen master bed, fold down Recreation couch & dinette. See online ad for more! EXCELLENT SHAPE. 865-755-4389 (865)755-4389. 2009 Bounder 1 1/2 BA, 36’, 11K mi, 2 slides, absolutely immaculate. Boats/Motors/Marine Loaded. $69,900. (865) 438-9398. 2009 TRAIL 21RB - - sleeps MAXUM 2400 SPORT SCR CRUISER 1995, 5, light new cond.,V8 $9,800. 5.7L, 230weight, HP Merc Cruiser eng. (423)839-0471. incl. all the amenities. Kept on Watts Bar lake HIGH on liftCountry in boat house. 2013 MONTANA 36’ 5th No trlr. avail.resort Less lot, than 150 wheel, deeded East of hrs. Gattotal use. Immaculate, must see. linburg. $73,000. 3 slide outs, smoke/ $15,995. (865)376-5167. pet free, has not been towed. RV is in pristine condition, Lot has new asphalt parking and a new large concrete and Campers & 865-964-8092. RV’s flagstone patio. 2000 PACE ARROW WANTED VISION - 36’, 2 CAMPERS slides, twin air & heat, W&D, ref w/ ice maker, all opt. 23K mi, $35,000. (865)850-9613. Travel Trailers, 5th Wheels, Popups, Motorhomes. 2005 Winnebago Sightseer 29R, V-10 Will pay Cash Ford on a workhorse chassis & Allison trans., (423)504-8036. 2 new flat screen TVs & sound SPORT bar, 2 slides, dinette & sleepCHATO BY THOR 2006 MH Class er queen in rear, 6, C sofa, 29R, low mi.,bed many new sleeps updates, plenty bsmt storage, awnings on $29,000ofobo. (865) 414-1490. all windows. Super nice. Mint cond. 42K mi. $43,900. 423-851-1152 EXCELLENT CONDITION, New top of the line Satellite System. Only 2008 Berkshire diesel pusher, 37’, 28K 71,000 original miles. Chevy Workmi, 4 slides, $90,000. 865-776-1991 or horse Engine. Asking 18,000 or Best 865-992-3547 Offer. A Must See. Call 865-246-8940 2008 JAYCO Jay Flight 27RBS $12,500. Living room slide & full rear bathroom.NEW Queen&master bed, fold down PRE-OWNED couch & dinette. See online ad for SPRING CLEARANCE SALE more! EXCELLENT SHAPE. Limited Time Only 865-755-4389 (865)755-4389. 2016’S ARRIVING DAILY Show Prices 2009 Bounder 1 1/2 Extended BA, 36’, 11K mi, Us Out immaculate. At 2 slides, Check absolutely Northgaterv.com Loaded. $69,900. (865) 438-9398. or call 865-681-3030 2009 TRAIL SPORT 21RB - sleeps - Wildwood XL new 20’ cond., travel $9,800. trailer. 5, light weight, Awning, heat/air, anti-sway hitch, (423)839-0471. jacks, two propane bottles, full bath 2013 HIGH kitchen, Country 36’ 5th inc.MONTANA tub/shower, queen wheel, resort lot, East bed, deeded rear dinette/dbl bed, of TVGatw/ linburg. $73,000. 3 slide outs, smoke/ DVD player, lots of storage. Loaded petw/extras. free, has notImmaculate. been towed. RV is in pris$10,500.00 tine condition, Lot has new asphalt 931-456-6105 (931)456-6105. parking and a new large concrete and flagstone patio. 865-964-8092.

We Buy Campers

Motorcycles/Mopeds

CAMPERS WANTED - HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTCI 2004!Better than new! All chrome! Lots of extras! 19,100 Includes Travel Trailers, 5th miles. Wheels, Popups, motorcycle lift,onboard charMotorhomes. ger&more.Will Selling due to health.Call pay Cash 660-5993 or email petehicman@hot(423)504-8036. mail.com (865)660-5993. CHATO SPORT BY THOR 2006 MH Class HARLEY DAVIDSON Sportster 1200cc, C 29R, low mi., many new updates, looks & obo. runs (865) like new, 5800 mi. $3600 $29,000 414-1490. for quick sale. Larry (865) 522-8818 EXCELLENT CONDITION, New top V-STARSystem. 1300 of theYAMAHA line Satellite Only - Exc. shape.miles. Low mi. 2007.Work71,000 original Chevy $5850. (616)260-6584. horse Engine. Asking 18,000 or Best Offer. A Must See. Call 865-246-8940

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HELP WANTED - Little People Prelooking fortravel loving,trailer. ener- school Wildwood XL 20’ getic individuals work Awning, heat/air, wanting anti-swaytohitch, jacks, propane Must bottles, bath FT or two PT Mon-Fri. befull at least inc. tub/shower, kitchen, queen 18 w/high school diploma. Apply bed, rear dinette/dbl bed, TV at 6830 Tice Lane, Knoxville, TN.w/ DVD player, lots of storage. Loaded w/extras. Immaculate. $10,500.00 931-456-6105 (931)456-6105. Driver/Transport

CDL-A DRIVERS: - 1 yr exp. Earn Motorcycles/Mopeds $1200+ per week. Guaranteed home Excellent benefits & - HARLEYtime. DAVIDSON FLSTCI 2004!Betbonuses. $100% 70% ter than new! All no-touch, chrome! Lots D&H. Call 19,100 855-842-8498. of extras! miles. Includes

motorcycle lift,onboard charDRIVERS - Selling Company &health.Call Op’s: Inger&more. due to crease Your Earning Power! Run 660-5993 or email petehicman@hotDedicated! Great Hometime and mail.com (865)660-5993. Benefits YOU Deserve! Drive Newer HARLEY DAVIDSON Sportster 1200cc, Equipment! 855-971-8527 looks & runs like new, 5800 mi. $3600 for quick sale. Larry (865) 522-8818 YAMAHA V-STAR 1300 - Exc. shape. Low mi. 2007. $5850. (616)260-6584.

Employment

Jobs

CHEVROLET CORVETTE - 2011. Grand Sport, 3 LP, both tops, red calipers. Cost $67,500; 8k mi. $45,000 or trade for street rod. 60k mi extra warr. 8685-809-5167 (865)522-4816. CHEVROLET CORVETTE - 1980. Clean original 4 speed car. I’m the second adult owner and have had the car for almost 20 years. The car has been in storage for 10 years, started and warmed up every couple of months. Must sell due to health issues. 51,804 mi., $8,750. (865)9402343. CHEVY CORVETTE - 1992. Convertible, red w/white top, runs & looks great, 92K mi., $8,500. (865)235-5814. FORD MUSTANG - 1968 PS, PB, AT, $10,000. 865-805-2454

40 Years Experience Licensed & Bonded HOMETOWN AIR “Back to the basics”

Lennox 17.00 S.E.E.R Heat Pump Financing Available

Alterations & Sewing

ALTERATIONS BY FAITH

Men, women, children. Custom-tailored clothing for ladies of all sizes, plus kids! Faith Koker (865)938-1041

Child Care

Find help here

HELP WANTED - Little People Preschool looking for loving, energetic individuals wanting to work FT or PT Mon-Fri. Must be at least 18 w/high school diploma. Apply at 6830 Tice Lane, Knoxville, TN.

Driver/Transport CDL-A DRIVERS: - 1 yr exp. Earn $1200+ per week. Guaranteed home time. Excellent benefits & bonuses. $100% no-touch, 70% D&H. Call 855-842-8498. DRIVERS - Company & Op’s: Increase Your Earning Power! Run Dedicated! Great Hometime and Benefits YOU Deserve! Drive Newer Equipment! 855-971-8527

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922-0645

CEMETERY LOTS - 4 lots Lynnhurst Cemetery. Monument rights. $8,000, (865)922-5227 ESTATE SALE - 2 mausaleum crypt spaces loc. at Highland Memorial Park Sutherland Ave. $5950 total. Owner deceased. Buried at alternate location. Contact Estate Executor at (865)405-8130

FOR SALE - Two lots side by side in beautiful Greenwood Cemetery. Located in section where above ground monuments are allowed. Your loved ones will appreciate having this decision made and know that you chose the location and are where you wanted to be for your final resting place. Priced for $800 less than comparable lots offered by the cemetery, plus there is a base for a double monument for an additional savings. Call 865-804-4235. GREENWOOD CEMETERY - 2 Adjacent lots near entrance. $3200 for both. (865)256-7922 HIGHLAND - Highland Memorial, Gospels Sec. 2 lots side by side, $1200 each. 904-540-3836 LYNNHURST CEMETERY - 4 plots. $2595 each. 919-981-8892 or 919-608-1422 LYNNHURST Cemetery. Sec. B3, Lot 911 spaces 4 & 5 Reg. price $3995 each. Sell $2500 each. (865)207-1665

Workers Comp Liability

Child Care Services

DAYCARE OPENINGS

Infant & toddler daycare openings available in my home Mon-Fri. Fulltime or part-time. References provided. (865)922-9455

Furniture

Hankins

Tree Service

Owner Operator

Contractors/Builders

LICENSED GENERAL CONTRACTOR

Restoration, remodeling, additions, kitchens, bathrooms, decks, sunrooms, garages, etc. Residential & commercial, free estimates. Herman Love (865)922-8804

Dozer Work/Tractor

Roger Hankins 497-3797

Pruning • Logging Bush Hogging Stump Removal Insured

FREE ESTIMATES • LIFETIME EXPERIENCE

Breeden's Tree Service • Bobcat w/Backhoe Attachment • Footer • Above-Ground Pools • Sewer Installations • Landscaping • Bush Hogging • Driveways • Firewood etc.

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Small dump truck. Small jobs welcome & appreciated! Call 6884803 or 660-9645.

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Free estimates

865-219-9505

TREE WORK

AND POWER STUMP GRINDER Free est, 50 yrs exp! Call (865)804-1034

Home Maint./Repair

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

HONEST & DEPENDABLE!

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

Landscape/Lawn Svc

Garage Sales

COOPER’S BUDGET LAWNCARE

Cheaper than the rest, but still the best! Mowing, mulching, hedge-trimming, etc. Affordable, reliable, honest work since 2006. Call Donnie at 865-384-5039 for a free estimate.

DALTON AFFORDABLE LAWNCARE Mowing, mulching, trimming. No job too small! Free est. Call Mark at (865)235-9782

EDMONDSON LAWN LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICE Mowing, mulching, pruning, Halls/FC area. (865)363-7058 FRED’S LAWN CARE

Mowing, weed-eating & blowing. LOW RATES! Also minor mower repairs. (865)679-1161

SMITH LANDSCAPING & LAWNCARE 10% Senior Discount. We take care of all your landscaping and lawncare needs, big & small. Mulching, ponds and waterfalls, flower beds, aeration, over-seeding, fertilization, dethatching, retainer walls. We believe in fair prices and top quality work. Visit SLawncare.com. Free est, lic’d/ ins’d. Todd Smith, (865)312-1227 or (865)454-4526

Home Maint./Repair

Wheels/Recreation

CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION

Buy and Sell here! HAROLD’S GUTTER

33yrs. experience, excellent work

Call John: 938-3328 SERVICE

Will clean front & back, $20 & up. Quality work, guaranteed. (865)288-0556

7 PIECE RECLINER COUCH - 7 piece Best sectional couch with 2 automatic recliners and one manual. Fabric has a brown saddle appearance. Like new. $2000.00 or best offer. $2,000, (865)776-8219 DINING ROOM TABLE AND CHAIRS - Cherry Queen Anne table and 4 chairs. Table comes with 2 leafs that extend to seat 10 along with custom pads. $575, (865)657-9330

Heavy Equipment

GROUND LEVEL CONTAINERS

8’wx9’hx40’ Store tools, equipment, feed, cars, etc. $1395-$1795. 966-9400 x 412

Household Goods 3 PC. DIN. RM SUITE, CHERRY, - Pennsylvania House, solid wood 3 pc. bookcase, $300, depressed oak enter. ctr, $800. (865)882-7154 bef. 9pm OAK FIREPLACE MANTLE with uprights. Near new condition. $400. 865-659-8765

Lawn & Garden JOHN DEERE 425 - 20 Horse Power, hydrastatic, power steering. $2800. (865)257-8672 JOHN DEERE GX 335 - 2003, 291 hrs, 54” deck, like new. $4995 obo $4,995, (865)599-0516 JOHN DEERE X475 - 2005 model, 192 hours, 48” deck, like new condition. $5995 obo. Call 865-599-0516.

North GARAGE SALE - Fri Apr 17, 8a-4p & Sat Apr 18, 8a-12. Baby clothes, outdoor furn., appliances, toys and more. 2916 Gordon Place in Greenwood Forest S/D off Mynatt Rd.

West Rent your space for our annual Ed Spring Fling Rummage Sale May 2, 9am-Noon. $25 per space. Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters. Edfinancial Services @ Windsor Square 120 N. Seven Oaks Dr. 865-342-5128 for info or to rent a space.

Northeast RUMMAGE SALE - April 17 & 18, 8am3pm. at Branville Baptist Church, 7716 Millertown Rd. For a summer mission trip.

Farmer’s Mkt/ Trading Post Farm Equipment MASSEY FERGUSON 175 TRACTOR Good cond. 28,070 hrs. Runs good. Needs brakes & clutch. $6000 cash. Bush Bull, 6’, $2000. (865)405-8316

Farm Products VEGETABLE PLANTS READY - at Hardin’s Mountain Organics, 662 Loyston Rd. in Maynardville, TN 37807. (865)992-1462

Merchandise

Merchandise - Misc.

Metal Buildings

GROUND LEVEL CONTAINERS

8’wx9’hx40’ Store tools, equip., feed, cars, etc. $1395-$1795 966-9400 x 412

Musical GRETSCH COUNTRY GENTLEMAN Guitar, $3500. Grodin Freeway guitar $375; Fender 212R amp, $275. (865)806-1252

Announcements Adoptions ADOPTION LOVING, professional couple eager to add to our growing family. Our warm, nurturing home is waiting to welcome your baby. Expenses paid. Anne & Colin. 1-877-246-6780 (toll-free) ADOPTION: LOVE, hugs, music, sports, fun & open arms await a baby. Secure & caring home. Vivienne & Phil, 1-866-440-4220

Financial

Appliances

GOOD AS NEW APPLIANCES 90 Day Warranty

865-851-9053 2001 E. Magnolia Ave. WILL PICK UP SCRAP METAL - I will pick up scrap metal, HH appliances, lawn mowers, any metal (no dishwashers). Call John at (865)925-3820

CHARMING HOME PRICED TO SELL 1966 Clove, 3BR, Don’t miss this move-in ready ranch home with a desirable open floor plan. Located at the end of a private street, this home features a walk-in, tiled shower in the master bath, new energy-efficient windows and vinyl wood floors throughout the main living areas. Located 7 minutes from downtown and UT campus. Comes with: *Stainless kitchen appliances *Front load washer and dryer *Freshly painted walls *Maintenance-free vinyl siding *Large covered front porch and open back deck. (865)385-6837. HARDIN VALLEY HOUSE - 2233 Berrywood DR, 4BR, Hardin Valley 2233 Berrywood DRAll Brick - 3,350 SQ ft. 4BR/3.5BA3 Car Garage: Central VacNew Deck- New Carpet Finished basement with bath Hardin Valley Schools 1/2 mile from schools Sbryant25@aol.com 865-384-0959 Move in ready!

Lots/Acreage for Sale 87 UNDEVELOPED WOODED ACRES - Marlow Road, 87 undeveloped, wooded acres on Marlow Road in Anderson County, TN. Property is a certified ‘Tree Farm’ with a timber value of $63,000. Electric, water, natural gas at road. Has a spring fed one acre pond. Call (865)482-4043

Real Estate Wanted Older married couple would like to purchase 5-6 acres of farmable land in Knoxville area to build our home. Preferable w/septic system & poss. stream on prop. (765) 287-9455

Real Estate Rentals Apartments - Unfurn.

1,2,3 BR $345 - $450/mo. GREAT VALUE RIVERSIDE MANOR ALCOA HWY 970-2267 *Pools, Laundries, Appl. *5 min. to UT & airport www.riversidemanorapts.com 1BR APT FOR RENT - $450/mo plus utilities (Cable and water included). Call Kathy at (865)688-2530 BEST DEAL OUT WEST! 1BR from $375. 2BR $550-$695. No pets. Parking @ front door. (865)470-8686 BROADWAY AND TOWERS 62 AND OLDER Or Physically Mobility Impaired 1 & 2 BR, util. incl. Laundry on site. Immediate housing if qualified. Section 8-202. 865-524-4092 for appt. TDD 1-800-927-9275

MONDAY PLAZA - 1BR & STUDIOS AVAIL. ON THE STRIP. Starting at $395 mo. For more info (865)219-9000 NORTH, 1 BR APT. - Very clean, new carpet & ceramic tile, $450 + sec. dep. No pets. 865-531-7895

NORWOOD MANOR APTS. Accepting Applications 1, 2, & 3 BR. On busline Equal Housing Opportunity 865-689-2312 SOUTH KNOX/UT/DOWNTOWN 2BR, 700 Sq. Ft. APT, Call about our $299 move in special! 865-573-1000. WEST - GREAT location & schools, 2 BR, 2 BA, W/D conn, $650/mo. $500 DD. No pets. More. 865-588-3433

Homes Unfurnished 3 BR HOME ON THE GOLF COURSE 2741 Cunningham Dr, 3BR, On the golf course in Halls.1264 sq ft,3 BR.Remodeled from the ground up: new floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, windows . Kitchen with new cabinets, refrigerator, dishwasher, stove and microwave. 975/mo. 865688-5171; 865-696-6611 MOBILE HOME - private setting, 2 Br, 2 BA, new H/A, covered deck, $550 + DD. No pets. 924-0484 WEST - Fox Run Subd. Exec home 4 BR, 2.5 BA, lrg kit., fam rm, LR, DR, office, fncd level backyard. 865803-7978 OPEN HOUSE Sunday 1-3 p.m. at 7320 Crown Road. 3BR/2.5BA located Condos Unfurnished in Castlegate s/d, Halls. $234,900. MLS# 911874. Terminus Real Estate, Casey Parker PLEASANT RIDGE(865)407-6162 2 BR, 2 BA, $750 mo. 865-544-1717 or 865-740-0990

Condos Unfurnished

Duplx/Multplx UnFurn PLEASANT RIDGE Consolidation Loans FIRST SUN FINANCE 1ST LOAN FREE We make loans up to $1000. We do credit starter & rebuilder loans. Call today, 30 minute approvals. See manager for details. 865-687-3228

Antiques WANTED Military antiques and collectibles 865-368-0682

For Sale By Owner

WHEEL HORSE 520H - Hydrastatic. 20 HP. 48” deck. Exceptional cond. $1900. (865)257-8672

BUYING COMIC BOOKS small or lg. collections. Phone 865-368-7499

ATTN: VENDORS

Floors, Walls & Repairs

Classic Cars 1979 VW Super Beetle Conv., all orig., 1 owner, all books & records, 73K actual mi, yellow, tan int., $10,500 obo. 865-679-6836

MASTER PLUMBER

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'14 Ford E-350,12-passenger van, XLT, save 1,000s! R1710 ........$22,900 '14 Ford Transit Connect, XLT wagon, all pwr, lowRecreation miles, factory warranty! R1687 .. $23,888 '14 Ford Taurus, limited, leather, loaded, factory warranty! R1696 ....... $23,500 '14 Ford Fusion, titanium, leather, roof, loaded! R1709 ............................. $22,995 Boats/Motors/Marine

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PLUMBING CO.

CHEVY CORVETTE - 1992. Convertible, red w/white top, runs & looks great, 92K mi., $8,500. (865)235-5814.

LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1978. Selling due to family death, garage kept, very low mi., runs good. $6000. 423312-0479

Cemetery Lots 2 LOTS - Highland Memorial, value $2500 each. Sell $1600 each. 865414-4615

2 BR, 2 BA, $750 mo. 865-544-1717 or 865-740-0990 WEST - Family neighbor, completely remodeled, granite countertops, 2 bedroom, 2 full baths, w/d Duplx/Multplx UnFurn connections $875.00 month, 1 year lease (865)216-5736 WEST - Family neighbor, completely remodeled, granite countertops,

Townhouse/Villas Unfurn 2 bedroom, 2 full baths, w/d

connections $875.00 month, 1 year lease (865)216-5736 KARNS AREA - 2BR, 2 1/2 BA, stove, refrig., DW, garbage disp., no pets. $800 mo. (865)691-8822.

Townhouse/Villas Unfurn

Real Estate Sales Manufactured Homes 16X80 IN PARK, $11,700 or best cash offer & only $200 mo. park rent, in Dandridge, 865-386-7451. I BUY OLDER MOBILE HOMES. 1990 up, any size OK. 865-384-5643

Mobile Homes/Lots

VOLUNTEER VILLAGE Pool, Club house. Lots -- $99/mo. (865)250-4205

NEED HELP WITH CLEANING? Wkly or bi-wkly. 25 yrs. Exp. I can also organize any room! Call Margie at (865)387-1160

KARNS AREA - 2BR, 2 1/2 BA, stove, refrig., DW, garbage disp., no pets. $800 mo. (865)691-8822. Real Estate

Commercial Commercial Real EstateProperty /Sale Commercial 701 NORTH CHERRY ST. 6,000 SF, $175,000. 865-544-1717; 865-740-0990

Commercial Property /Sale Offices/Warehouses/Rent 701 NORTH CHERRY ST. 6,000 SF, $175,000. 865-544-1717; 865-740-0990 2000 SF Office/Warehouse, drive in, Middlebrook Pike. $1800 mo. 865544-1717; 865-740-0990

Offices/Warehouses/Rent

2000 SF Office/Warehouse, drive in, Middlebrook Pike. $1800 mo. 865544-1717; 865-740-0990

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